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2006 Calendar
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May | June | July | August |
September | October | November | December
January 2006
- January 17th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA General Membership Meeting
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
- January 24th (Tuesday) from 7 PM - 9:30 PM
- Land Use Workshop
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
- January 28th (Saturday)
- Progressive Dinner
Sign up to attend. Contact social@JeffersonManor.org for details.
February 2006
- February 2nd (Thursday) from 5 PM - 7 PM
- Happy Hour & Gathering
Join us at Applebee's (6310 Richmond Hwy)
- February 7th (Tuesday) at 7:30 PM
- DEVELOPER PRESENTATION
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
- February 16th (Thursday) from 7 PM - 10 PM
- Bowling Night
AMF Alexandria Lanes (6228A North Kings Highway; next to Shoppers)
$10/person + $4.46/shoe rental = $14.46 total per person for 3 hours of unlimited bowling!!!
- February 21st (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA Board Meeting
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
March 2006
- March 16th (Thursday) from 7 PM - 10 PM
- Bowling Night
AMF Alexandria Lanes (6228A North Kings Highway; next to Shoppers)
$10/person + $4.46/shoe rental = $14.46 total per person for 3 hours of unlimited bowling!!!
- March 21st (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA General Membership Meeting & Elections !!!
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
- March 25th (Saturday) from 6 PM - 9 PM
- Gathering & Games
Janet's Java (5735-A Telegraph Rd)
Come, play games, win prizes, hang out and dine à la potluck. Bring a dish or snack to share and, if you wish,
a board or card game to play. There is a $5/adult contribution fee towards the space. Each person contributing
will receive a raffle ticket for door prizes. Contact social@JeffersonManor.org or sign the sign up sheet at the general meeting to express your interest.
- March 29th (Wednesday) from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Kings Crossing Open House
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
JPI, an area land developer, is holding a series of Open Houses regarding its plans for redevelopment of a site near Jefferson Manor. The development project, called "King's Crossing", would be on the parcel that currently contains Chuck-E-Cheese Pizza and National Wholesale Liquidators, near the intersection of Kings Highway and U.S. Route 1. (This site is identified as site number 9 on the Area Redevelopment Projects page provided by the JMCA Land Use Committee.) The Open Houses will provide the opportunity for area residents to browse plans and other materials, and ask questions of the developer. For more information visit: www.kingscrossingva.com.
April 2006
- April 1st (Saturday) from 9 AM - 11 AM
- Kings Crossing Open House
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
JPI, an area land developer, is holding a series of Open Houses regarding its plans for redevelopment of a site near Jefferson Manor. The development project, called "King's Crossing", would be on the parcel that currently contains Chuck-E-Cheese Pizza and National Wholesale Liquidators, near the intersection of Kings Highway and U.S. Route 1. (This site is identified as site number 9 on the Area Redevelopment Projects page provided by the JMCA Land Use Committee.) The Open Houses will provide the opportunity for area residents to browse plans and other materials, and ask questions of the developer. For more information visit: www.kingscrossingva.com.
- April 5th (Wednesday)
- Neighborhood Watch Block Captain Meeting
We will meet in order to: (1) discuss the goals of the block captain program; (2) discuss our new web-based reporting system; and (3) provide some printed materials for you to hand out to your neighbors. Sign up to attend; contact watch@JeffersonManor.org. (Organized by the Jefferson Manor Neighborhood Watch.)
- April 15th (Saturday)
- Habitat for Humanity
We are scheduled to work with the DC chapter. We can have a maximum number of 15 people in our group. Contact Chris Soule at volunteer@JeffersonManor.org to sign up or request more information.
- April 18th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA Board Meeting
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
- April 19th (Wednesday) from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project: Telegraph Road Public Information Workshop
Cameron Elementary School (3434 Campbell Drive, Alexandria, VA 22303; 703-329-2100)
The workshop is arranged by the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project. Learn about design updates for the reconstructed Telegraph Road Interchange since the June 2005 meeting. See traffic modeling results for the grade-separated design for Telegraph Road intersections at Huntington Avenue and North Kings Highway. See the current designs for business and pedestrian access on Eisenhower Avenue. Hear about current and long-term construction activities at or near the Telegraph Road Interchange. Provide your much-valued input. For special assistance or for more information, contact the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project Office at 703-329-0300 or visit their website: www.wilsonbridge.com
- April 22nd (Saturday) from 9 AM to Noon
- Community Yard Sale
Mount Eagle Elementary School
Sponsored by the Mount Eagle PTA. Rent your table today! Yard Sale Space is Limited – Tables are being rented on a first come/first serve basis. Please contact Mrs. DePalma at the school (703-721-2100) to sign up for space or for more information.
- April 22nd (Saturday) from 9 AM to Noon
- Bike Safety Rodeo [Cancelled due to weather]
Mount Eagle Elementary School parking lot
Learn bicycle safety and participate in a bicycle rodeo course. Instructed by the Fairfax County Police. Sponsored by the Mount Vernon Evening Lions. Participants must be Elementary school age.
May 2006
- May 16th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA General Membership Meeting
The meeting will be held in the Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria. Mid Atlantic Mobile Notary Services will have a notary public available at the end of the meeting. They are waiving their travel fee, but will charge a $5/seal fee on any documents notarized during that time. Be sure to bring proper identification (e.g. valid driver's license, valid government issued non-driver's identification or valid passport). A handy service -- especially for Fort Drive residents who may need easements paperwork notarized!
- May 22nd (Monday) at 7 PM
- Lee District Area Plan Review Task Force Meeting
At this meeting, the task force will consider the proposed amendment to the county Comprehensive Plan regarding the Huntington Station shopping center site. Representatives of the JMCA Board of Directors will be in attendance to convey the Board's position on the question. Interested neighborhood residents are welcome to attend as well, and there will be limited opportunities for comment. For more information on the neighborhood position and the plan amendment proposal, please see our Huntington Station Redevelopment page. The meeting is at the Franconia Government Center at 6121 Franconia Road. For more details on meeting procedures and agenda items, visit the Lee District Task Force Meeting Schedule page on the Fairfax County web site.
June 2006
- June 20th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA Board Meeting
The meeting will be held in the Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria.
- June 25th (Sunday) from Noon to 4 PM
- Home & Garden Tour
The tour will showcase 12 different homes in two shifts (Noon-2 PM and 2 PM-4 PM). One of our homes was even featured on the HGTV show Curb Appeal – attend the tour & indulge your curiosity! To attend, space is limited and the fee is only $5/person for all four hours. Reserve your spot by purchasing tickets in advance; contact Sue at social@JeffersonManor.org for tickets. The tour will start at 6021 Williamsburg Road at noon (NEW STARTING LOCATION).
July 2006
- July 2nd (Sunday) from Noon to 4 PM
- Summer Picnic
A annual JMCA event in Jefferson Manor Park. Join your neighbors for family-friendly fun at the summer picnic! There may even be a Moon Bounce for the kids! The afternoon will be spent catching up with friends, meeting new people and enjoying a tasty potluck lunch. JMCA will provide burgers, hot dogs, rolls and soda. Please bring a side dish for four to share.
- July 18th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA General Membership Meeting
The meeting will be held in the basement of Calvary Presbyterian Church (6120 N Kings Hwy; next to Mt Eagle Elementary). Our speaker will be Amanda Witt, a director and charter member of the Emergency Management Professional Organization for Women's Enrichment. She will present on “Emergency Preparedness at Home.” Special thanks to Calvary Presbyterian for allowing us use of their facilities for our meeting.
- July 18th (Tuesday) from 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM
- Preparing Pets for Disaster
Mt. Vernon Governmental Center, 2511 Parkers Ln., Alexandria, VA 22306
HAVE A PET? HAVE A PLAN...A panel of experts will convene to help local pet owners come up with emergency and disaster response plans for their pets. Sponsored by Fairfax Office of the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area, this "Preparing Pets for Disaster" workshop is free and open to the public, with no residency restrictions. Pre-registration is requested and no pets are allowed. Please mention the date and location of your session. To register contact Melissa Klein/Jesse Viles at 703-805-2332 or VilesJ@redcrossnca.org
August 2006
- August 1st (Tuesday) from 7 PM to 8 PM
- National Night Out cookout
Jefferson Manor Neighborhood Watch and JMCA are sponsoring a free hot dog grill-out at 5941 Edgehill Drive from 7-8 PM on August 1st. National Night Out is an annual occasion for neighbors to get together, strengthen neighborhood spirit and build police-community relationships. This is a great chance to meet your neighbors. Last year, we had a crowd of nearly 100! Come, enjoy free food and conversation, and learn how participation in Neighborhood Watch can make Jefferson Manor even better.
- August 15th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA Board Meeting
The meeting will be held in the basement of Calvary Presbyterian Church (6120 N Kings Hwy; next to Mt Eagle Elementary). Special thanks to the church for allowing us use of their facilities for our meeting.
September 2006
- September 13th (Wednesday) at 7:30 PM
- 60th Anniversary Planning Meeting
The 60th Anniversary Committee will be having a planning session
on Wednesday, September 13th at 7:30 PM at 6011 Williamsburg Road. All are welcome to attend and contribute ideas. Our neighborhood turns 60 next Summer! Help plan the birthday bash!
- September 16th (Saturday) at 7 PM
- Backyard Film Night [CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN]
Come watch Pirates of the Caribbean with your neighbors in this backyard film event! Bring something to sit on and a nominal amount of cash for popcorn and soda. Please leave pets at home (this is a NO PETS event). Arrive at 7 PM at 5841 Edgehill Drive to select your "seat"—the movie will start at dark. Come and enjoy the company and the flick!
- September 19th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA General Membership Meeting
The meeting will be held in the Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria. Refreshments & community information will be served.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: REGISTER TO VOTE! The Fairfax County Office of the Registrar will join us to register voters. They will provide information on the registration process, absentee balloting, and how to become a poll worker in our community.
- September 23rd (Saturday) at 9:30 AM
- Neighborhood Clean-up Day
Time to get our streets and sidewalks ready for Autumn. Meet at 9:30 AM at 2724 Fort Drive where food, supplies, and street assignments will be provided. Rain date is the following Saturday, September 30. If you have questions or would like to make special arrangements, contact Richard Ewell at rewell@yahoo.com.
- September 30th (Saturday)
- School Supplies Donation
This is the last day to turn in your school supplies donation to 6001 Monticello Road.
October 2006
- October 4 th (Wednesday) at 7 PM at Calvary Presbyterian Church
- Mount Eagle Elementary Tutoring Orientation
The Eagle’s Wings tutoring program is seeking volunteer tutors and substitute tutors. The program is a joint effort by neighborhood participants, local churches and Mount Eagle Elementary School, and provides general tutoring for Mount Eagle second through sixth grade students. Tutors are assigned a student to work with on homework and basic skills improvement throughout the school year. Substitute tutors are called upon as needed. No prior experience is necessary; elementary level basic reading, writing and math skills are required. Tutoring times are Wednesday evenings from 7 PM-8 PM and 7:30 PM-8:30 PM. The first tutoring session starts October 11, 2006. If you would like to help tutor, please contact either Dot Heil (703-780-6658) or Nancy Leighton (703-960-0432; nleighton@toast.net). Mount Eagle Elementary School is also looking for volunteers during school hours. If you have time to give, please contact the school at 703-721-2100.
- October 17th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA Board Meeting
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
- October 28th (Saturday) at 5:30 PM
- Halloween Parade
Put on your costume, dress up your kids and pets (this is a PET FREINDLY event!) and join your neighbors for a Halloween Parade. Bring a flashlight, as we engage upon a spooky neighborhood walk. Free candy for the kids! Meet at 5825 Edgehill Drive (at the corner of Farmington and Edgehill Drive) at 5:30 PM. See you there!
- October 31st (Tuesday)
- Winter Coats Donation
This is the last day to turn in your "clean & usable" winter coat donation to 6001 Monticello Road.
November 2006
- November 14th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA General Membership Meeting
The meeting will be held in the Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria. Refreshments & community information will be served. SPECIAL SPEAKERS: David Englin, our Virginia House of Delegates representative (District 45), and Dana Kauffman, our Fairfax County Board of Supervisors representative (Lee District). Come with questions!
December 2006
- December 2nd (Saturday) from 5–9 PM
- Jefferson Manor Holiday Party
Join your neighbors at Janet's Java (5735-A Telegraph Rd) on Saturday, December 2nd from 5–9 PM for the Jefferson Manor Holiday Party. This is a potluck event; please bring a dish for four to share. Soda will be provided, and a cash bar is available for those who prefer beer or wine. Looking forward to seeing you there! For more information, call Sue Gass-Burson at 703-329-4857.
- December 19th (Tuesday) at 7 PM
- JMCA Board Meeting
Mount Eagle Elementary School cafeteria
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