[Archived] City of Alexandria to Hold 34th Annual Toys for Tots Benefit Square Dance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 24, 2008    

City of Alexandria to Hold 34th Annual Toys for Tots Benefit Square Dance Sunday, December 7

Put on your dancing shoes and make plans to attend the 34th Annual Toys for Tots Benefit Square Dance on Sunday, December 7, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lee Center Exhibit Hall, 1108 Jefferson St. This year’s theme is “Let’s Do More at Thirty Four,” and features a special performance by the Capital Squares Demonstration Team at 3 p.m.

The annual square and round dance benefits the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive. No admission fee is charged, but the recommended donation is a new, unopened toy or a $10 minimum contribution per couple ($5 for singles). All toys and proceeds from this dance will remain in the Washington metropolitan area. If you are unable to participate, but would like to donate a toy, you may drop off your donation until 3 p.m. at the Lee Center.

The event is cosponsored by the City’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, the National Capital Area Square Dance Leaders Association, and the Washington Area Square Dance Cooperative Association.

For additional information, call the City’s Special Events Hotline at 703.883.4686 or the Special Events Office at 703.838.4844.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Cheryl Lawrence, Special Events Supervisor, at 703.838.4844 (TTY 703.838.4902) or e-mail cheryl.lawrence@alexandriava.gov.