Activities
Amusements and seasonal activities in and around Northern Virginia.
Dyke’s Marsh Wildlife Preserve
This amazing wildlife preserve is quite the jewel in the George Washington Memorial Parkway area. Along the Potomac River the Dyke’s Marsh consist of approximately 485 acres. This preserve is one of the largest in the area. It is a wonderful place for photographers, hikers, and lovers of nature. Touring the marsh can produce encounters with the abundance of wildlife in the area. Some of the residents of the marsh include muskrats, bats, frogs, red fox, and grey squirrels. There are plenty of plant species as well. Fishing is also available in select areas. This system is a very fragile, yet remarkable area.
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$195,000 : 6641 Wakefield Dr #714, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$185,000 : 6641 Wakefield Dr #607, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$209,900 : 1507 Belle View Blvd #A1, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$245,000 : 1517 Belle View Blvd #A1, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$215,000 : 6517 Potomac Ave #J, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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The Excitement of Cameron Run Regional Park
For a great day of fun for the whole family, Cameron Run Regional Park is the optimum choice. Located at 4001 Eisenhower Parking in Alexandria, Virginia. Cameron Run is full of activities such as fishing, swimming, batting cages, miniature golf, with the Great Waves Water Park with plenty of areas for a picnic. Catering is also available for certain events.
This beautiful area is convenient to condos, shopping, dining and night entertainment with beautiful views.
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$445,000 : 4906 John Ticer Dr, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$399,900 : 413 Cameron Station Blvd #53, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$455,000 : 947 Harrison Cir, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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$460,000 : 3863 Watkins Mill Dr, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
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$505,000 : 801n Howard St #302-304, Alexandria3 beds, 4 full baths
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The Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festival 2011
Falls Church will be celebrating Memorial Day with an all day festival and a community parade. Pony rides, amusement rides, arts and crafts booths, food and live entertainment will be offered during the festival.
The parade will take place at the Falls Church Community Center at 2223 Little Falls Street and the schedule of activities will be as follows:
- 9am: Don Be3yer Volvo 3K Fun Run
- 10am to 2pm: Tours of 163 Year Old Cherry Hill Farmhouse
- 11am: Veterans Ceremony at Veterans Memorial
- 2pm: Memorial Day Parade
2011 marks the second 30th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival. The tradition was begun in 1951, but due to the gas crisis in 1981, the City Council had to hold the festival without a parade. In 1982, the parade was back and was named the First Annual Parade and Festival by the organizers. Since then, the Memorial Day Parade and Festival was consistently held every year.
The 30th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2011
An array of concerts, family oriented programs, science and green living activities, history, fireworks display and carnival rides can be anticipated at the 30th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2011, while over 90 concerts are to be presented on 7 stages. Over 400 exhibitors, food vendors and crafters are also included in the event, along with a petting zoo and interactive SciTech center.
Gate Admission:
- Adults (11 years of age and up): $12
- Youth (3 to 10 years of age): $5
- Seniors & Military: $10
- Children (2 years of age and under): FREE
30th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2011 Event Information:
Each event day will feature 3 main bands, aside from the other bands that will be performing:
Friday – Third Eye Blind
Saturday – The Bangles
Sunday – The Legwarmers
Other musical entertainment where other bands will be presented:
- Cox Rocks! Stage
- Starr Hill Music Showcase
- Fairfax Corner Music and Dance Stage
- Busch Gardens’ Children’s Stage
- Ontap Craft Beer Garden & Silent Disco
- Fairfax County Karaoke Championship
Other Programs to take place during the event:
- Carnival and KidWay MidWay
- ExxonMobil Children’s Avenue
- Greenology: The Science of Green Living
- Festival Foods
- History Hill
- Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees
- Special Guest Program
- Support the Troops
- Trackless Train
31st Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival and Volunteer Fair
As American Style magazine had ranked Alexandria to be the nation’s 3rd best Arts Destination of all mid size cities, BusinessWeek has added Alexandria and the Arlington area to be in the top 10 places where anyone can start over with a renewed career.
This is featured with various musicians, nonprofit agencies and artists and food vendors that will be coming together at the Market Square at 301 King Street in Alexandria VA 22314, to present the Old Town Arts & Crafts Festival and Volunteer Fair to offer Alexandria’s best to everyone. The event will be featuring end of school teacher gifts, elections of unique pieces suitable for collectibles, Father’s Day gifts, hostess gifts and 8 new places where you can volunteer your time with musical entertainment.
Visit the 31st Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival and Volunteer Fair on:
- June 18, 2011 (Saturday): 1pm to 6pm
- June 19, 2011 (Sunday): 10am to 5pm
Celebrating Memorial Day in the Memory of Captain Rocky Versace and Alexandria’s 67 Vietnam War Fallen Heroes
- What:Memorial Day
- When:June 30 2011
- Where:Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Avenue in Alexandria VA 22305
Admission is free and you may contact 703 746 5556 for more information.
The Del Ray community will be honoring Alexandria’s 67 Vietnam War Fallen Heroes at a Memorial Day Ceremony. This is in memory of posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Captain Rocky Versace and other 66 men who gave up their lives in service for the freedom and liberty of our loved country.
About Captain Rocky Versace
Captain Rocky Versace “Humbert Roque Versace” was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 2, 1937 of Puerto Rican-Italian descent. He grew up in Alexandria VA and was educated at Gonzaga College High School in Washington DC and Norfolk Catholic High School. Captain Rocky Versace joined the Armed Forces in Norfolk VA and followed his father’s footsteps by entering the United States Military Academy West Point.
Captain Rocky Versace began his duty on May 12, 1962 in the Republic of Vietnam as an Intelligence advisor. He has volunteered for an extension in May 1963 with the aim to attend seminary at the end of his service and join Catholic priesthood so he could return to Vietnam as a missionary to help orphans, but with only 2 weeks left of his tour acting as an Intelligence advisor, Captain Rocky Versace was captured along with Lieutenant Nick Rowe and Sergeant Dan Pitzer. He has attempted escaped 4 times, insulted the Viet Cong at indoctrination sessions and cited the Geneva Convention treaty continuously. Eventually the Viet Cong separated Captain Rocky Versace from the other prisoners placing him in leg irons and gags in an isolation box. The last thing the prisoners heard his voice; he was singing at the top of his voice “God Bless America.”
The Liberation Radio of North Vietnam announced Captain Rocky Versace’s execution on September 26, 1965. Although his remains were never recovered, a headstone was placed at Arlington National Cemetery above an empty grave. Captain Rocky Versace’s name “Humbert R. Versace” is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Panel 01E, Row 033).
On July 6, 2002, the Rocky Versace Plaza was constructed in Alexandria VA in honor of Captain Rocky Versace along with a statue of him that was made through the donation of $125,000 from the people of Alexandria VA
On July 8, 2002, Captain Rocky Versace was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President George W. Bush for his heroism at the White House East Room. This was the first time an Army Prisoner of War was awarded the nation’s highest honor for his patriotism in captivity
Captain Rocky Versace was inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes on July 9, 2002, by the Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White and Army Chief of Staff General Eric K. Shins
Belle Haven Country Club Overview
All roads lead to the bunker
Situated near the intersection of Fort Hunt, Route 1 and I-95 / I-495, the Belle Haven Country Club can be found near Belle View Condos, River Towers, Montebello, Hunting Creek Club and Midtown Alexandria Station. The Belle Haven Country Club is also accessible to the Huntington Metro.
The Belle Haven Country Club offers an array of activities and many events have been held here. It offers:
- Outdoor and Indoor Tennis
- Outdoor Pool
- Fitness Center
- Location for Catered Weddings and Other Events
- Course of 18 Holes and Over 6900 Yards of Land
The Many Faces of The Lyceum
Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria
The Lyceum in Alexandria has had many faces through the years. Built in 1839, The Lyceum was founded by several men who merged with the Alexandria Library Company. First, the historical site was a cultural center. Then, when the Civil War came to the area The Lyceum was used as a hospital for Union Soldiers. After the war ended the site became a private home, office space and a Bicentennial Center through the years. Now, it is a museum also used for different events in the area.
For more information please contact:
The Lyceum
201 S.Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703-838-4994
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