What's happening in Alexandria: Monday, December 8
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Monday, December 8, in Alexandria.
Weather
A chance of snow today, mainly between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 33 degrees. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 19 degrees. North wind around 6 mph, becoming calm in the evening.
The sun will rise at 7:14 a.m. and set at 4:46 p.m. High tides at 10:41 a.m. and 10:59 p.m. Low tides at 5:07 a.m. and 5:07 p.m. There will be 9 hours and 32 minutes of sun.
Things To Do
9 a.m.: Monday Morning Coffee Club at Rosmeont Cellar
12:15 p.m.: Concerts at Christ Church: Celtic Music for Christmas at Christ Church, Alexandria
5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Village at Cameron Run
6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
6:30 p.m.: Let’s Talk about Housing: Zoning for Justice and Affordability at Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant: Traditional Irish Music Session at 7 p.m.
Del Ray Pizzeria: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West at 6 p.m.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Colby Sard at 8:30 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: Musiq Soulchild at 7:30 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park
6 p.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
6 p.m.: Mental Wellness Community Coalition Meeting
6:30 p.m.: Addressing Our Housing Shortage
7 p.m.: ARHA Special Meeting at 401 Wythe St.
7 p.m.: Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
7 p.m.: Human Rights Commission Executive Committee meeting
7 p.m.: Bellefonte Avenue Storm Drain Community Meeting at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
7 p.m.: Traffic and Parking Board meeting
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria Library
All day: Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
11 a.m.: Storytime in the Reading Garden at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library Reading Garden
1 p.m.: English Language Learning at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
5:30 p.m.: English Language Learning 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
7 p.m.: Friends of the Duncan Library Monthly Board Meeting at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
7 p.m.: Let’s Share Books - A Let’s Talk Books End of Year Celebration at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
For more details on these events, please visit here.
Alexandria City Public Schools
6 p.m.: Strategy & Accountability Committee at School Board Meeting Room
For more details on these events, please visit here.
Alexandria City High School Sports
4:30 p.m.: Boys freshman basketball at Wakefield High School
5:45 p.m.: Boys JV basketball at Wakefield High School
7:30 p.m.: Boys varsity basketball at Wakefield High School
For the full schedule, please visit here.
On This Day in Alexandria History
Source: Historic Alexandria - This Day in History
On December 8, 1953, the Alexandria City Council passed a resolution that “no discrimination be shown in the employment of city government personnel because of race, creed or national origin.” Though the first African American to serve as an Alexandria police officer would not be hired until 1965, African American women had served as crossing guards since 1951.
On December 8, 1981, the Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to turn the former blacks-only library at North Alfred and Wythe streets over to the Parker-Gray Alumni Association and the Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage for use as a museum and meeting space. This site became the Alexandria Black History Museum.
