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Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 4, in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 5 p.m.: 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Legacy Reserve at Old Town
- 6 p.m.: Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at Gunston Hall
- 6 p.m.: Winter Ice Skating Party & Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Gaskins at Cameron Run Regional Park
- 7 p.m.: Cookie Swap at Red Barn Mercantile
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Evening Star: George Katsos at 8:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Dave Manley & Mauricio Miranda at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Take 6: Spread Love at The Holidays at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
- 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
- 10 a.m.: Everyone’s an Asset Builder workshop
- 10:30 a.m.: Creative Development: Hip Hop Elements Workshop
- 4 p.m.: Community Criminal Justice Board Meeting at City Hall, 301 King St.
- 4:30 p.m.: Commission on Aging Civic Engagement and Economic Committee meeting (virtual)
- 6 p.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
- 6:30 p.m.: CSB Board Meeting at 4850 Mark Center Dr.
- 7 p.m.: Housing Affordability Advisory Committee meeting
- For more details on all these events, please visit here.
City seeks public input on housing preservation plan at Dec. 4 meeting
Alexandria officials will present draft recommendations aimed at stemming the loss of affordable housing when the Housing Affordability Advisory Committee meets Thursday, Dec. 4.
Ryan Belmore
Alexandria Library
- 10 a.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation at Beatley Central Library
- 10 a.m.: Book a Librarian - Application Assistance at Barrett Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Line Dancing 101 at Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: 1000 Books Story Time at Barrett Branch Library
- Noon: Line Dancing 201 at Burke Branch Library
- 1:15 p.m.: Baby Bounce at Beatley Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Art with Julie - Winter Crafts at Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Handcraft Crafternoon at Beatley Central Library
- 3 p.m.: Carefull Knit & Crochet at Barrett Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Preschool Storytime at Beatley Central Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Tai Chi at Beatley Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Coding Game Night at Beatley Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group at Barrett Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: From Resume to LinkedIn workshop (virtual)
- 7 p.m.: World Short Story Discussion Group (virtual)
- For more details on these events, please visit here.
Alexandria City Public Schools
- 6 p.m.: School Board Meeting
- For more details on these events, please visit here.
School board to tackle police partnership, facility naming, and academic calendars at Thursday meeting
The Alexandria City School Board meets Thursday evening with a packed agenda that includes recommendations on facility naming, a vote to extend the division’s police partnership agreement, and first looks at academic calendars stretching to 2029.
Ryan Belmore
ACPS Sports
- 4:30 p.m.: Boys freshman basketball vs. Washington-Liberty at Alexandria City High School
- 4:30 p.m.: Girls freshman basketball at Washington-Liberty High School (Arlington)
- 5:45 p.m.: Girls varsity basketball vs. Herndon at Justice High School (Falls Church)
- 6 p.m.: JV basketball vs. Washington-Liberty at Alexandria City High School
- 7:30 p.m.: Boys varsity basketball vs. Washington-Liberty at Alexandria City High School
- For the full schedule, please visit here.
On This Day in Alexandria History
On December 4, 1971, the T.C. Williams football team won the state championship, shutting out Andrew Lewis of Salem, 27-0, and capping off an undefeated, 13-win season. The high school team was recalled years later in the film, “Remember the Titans.”
