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The T.C. Williams High School Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Drill Team and Color Guard, honored with an invitation to march in the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, is seeking the community’s help to purchase winter coats, gloves and a new banner, as well as snacks and water for the long day. Approximately $6,500 to $7,000 will be needed to pay for the items for the 56-cadet group. Those interested in contributing may make their checks payable to T.C. PTSA and note "JROTC" in the memo line. Mail your contribution to: T.C. Williams PTSA, c/o T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St., Alexandria, Va. 22302-3001. If you have questions, contact T.C. PTSA President Julie Carey at miket17752@aol.com.
Effective Jan. 4, the Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St., will no longer be open on Sundays. Visit the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St., for Sunday library hours, 1-5 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Schwartz at 703-519-3498 or mschwartz@alexandria.lib.va.us.
Saturday/Jan. 10
Application Deadline for The Women’s Opportunity Awards. Program aids women seeking to improve their economic status by gaining additional skills, training and education. The women may use the award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education including books, childcare and transportation.
The Violet Richardson Award recognizes and honors young women, between the ages of 14 to 17, who make the community and world a better place. Applications are available by contacting Sylvia Winterling, svlwint@aol.com.
Christmas Tree Recycling. City of Alexandria will collect Christmas trees for recycling from residents who receive pick up service. Trees must be out at the curb by 7 a.m. All ornaments, tinsel and stands are removed, and to not place trees in plastic bags, as these items will contaminate the mulch. 703-519-3486 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/tes.
Monday/Jan. 12
Talk. 7:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Road. “The Vision for Public Education in Alexandria.” Free. Visit www.wpc-alex.org or 703-549-4766.
Tuesday/Jan. 13
Marketing Workshop. 8 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Businesses can learn about “Marketing in Alexandria 101.” Free. Reservations required, andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703-519-3489.
Wednesday/Jan. 14
Tea and Conversation. 1:30 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Hear “Update on New Low Vision Services at Inova’s Hazel E.R. Widner Low Vision Clinic.” Free. Visit www.youreyes.org or 202-234-1010.
Breakfast and Talk. 7 a.m. at Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Hear about “Leading in Troubled Financial Times: What Your Board Can Do Now.” $35/person. Visit www.ablealex.org or 703-836-2176.
Saturday/Jan. 17
Christmas Tree Recycling. City of Alexandria will collect Christmas trees for recycling from residents who receive pick up service. Trees must be out at the curb by 7 a.m. All ornaments, tinsel and stands are removed, and to not place trees in plastic bags, as these items will contaminate the mulch. 703-519-3486 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/tes.
Tuesday/Jan. 20
Support Group. 6:30 p.m. at The Hermitage in Northern Virginia. Meet with other members and get information on Alzheimer’s or other memory loss ailments. Free. 703-797-3815.
Wednesday/Jan. 28
Treatment for Spine Disorders. Dr. Corey Wallach will discuss treatments for spine disorders at Inova Alexandria Hospital at 7 p.m., 4320 Seminary Road. Call Inova HealthSource at 703-750-8800 to register for this free lecture.
Saturday/Jan. 31
Application Deadline. Musicians and vocalists in junior of senior year of high school in Alexandria can compete Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Goodwin House of Alexandria. For further information, competition rules, and application forms, interested persons should contact Cas Hobbs by e-mail at Cashobbs@aol.com.
Wednesday/Feb. 11
Cardiac Risks. Dr. Rafiq Zaheer will hold a lecture about "How to Manage Cardiac Risk Factors" at 7 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital, 4320 Seminary Road. To attend this free lecture, contact Inova HealthSource at 703-750-8800.
Thurdsay/Feb. 26
Spine Surgery Discussion. Dr. John Hamilton will discuss "Advancements in Spine Surgery" at Inova Alexandria Hospital, 7 p.m., 4320 Seminary Road. Contact Inova HealthSource at 703-750-8800 to attend this free lecture.
Ongoing
The operating hours for the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center have changed. The center’s new operating hours will be Monday –Thursday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. For information, visit alexandriava.gov/recreation or call 703-519-2160.
Hopkins House (www.hopkinshouse.org) is a local charity that provides preschool services for children and offers family education workshops for parents. This time of year donations of facial tissue, diapers/pull-ups, wipes, batteries, construction paper, and crayons are needed. 703-539-4232 ext. 4086.
The City of Alexandria and Volunteer Alexandria have teamed up on a program called “Snow Buddies,” to provide snow removal assistance for low-income homeowners or occupants who are elderly or disabled. The City and Volunteer Alexandria will match eligible residents with volunteers who can shovel their snow. Residents are encouraged to apply for this program in advance to ensure that their sidewalks can be cleared in enough time to avoid City fines and/or snow removal charges. To apply 703-838-4800. To become a volunteer contact Kelly Sazama of Volunteer Alexandria at 703-836-2176.
The Alexandria Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month, at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson St. Contact 703-684-6190 or visit www.naacpalexandria.org.
Greenlight Toastmasters International meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Visit greenlight.freetoasthost.info or 703-569-4810.