Monday, April 5, 7:30 pm
DEVELOPING ALEXANDRIA'S POTOMAC YARD METRO STATION
A public forum will be held to discuss redeveloping Potomac Yard with the Metro station as the centerpiece. The forum will be held at George Washington Middle School.

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Tuesday, April 6, 4:30 PM-8:00 pm
SPEAK OUT TO MAKE KING STREET MORE LIVABLE
VDOT will hold a "Community Information Meeting" on its "King St (Route 7) Corridor Feasibility Study", Tuesday, April 6, 1999, 4:30 PM-8:00 PM, in the Minnie Howard School auditorium, 3801 Braddock Rd, Alexandria.

You are invited to learn about and comment on VDOT's new study to "identify and analyze potential alternative concepts to address concerns relating to traffic congestion along King Street in the Beauregard St and Walter Reed Dr area", along the Alexandria/Arlington border. The public will be informed "about the beginning of the technical tasks to be conducted for this feasibility study", "about the Project Working Group which will participate in the study", and about future public involvement opportunities. Citizens are encouraged to express "concerns and issues associated with this study area."

Ask that the study seek to enhance nearby communities by *reducing* traffic through better transit service--including light rail transit--and by designing a better environment for walking and bicycling, not by building wider and faster roads that encourage more driving and hinder all other travel modes. For more information, call Mr. Steven W. Hicks at 703-338-2321. (VDOT Project Number: 0007-1-F04,PE-101). Jim Wamsley 703-751-6086.

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Thursday, April 8, 7:30 pm
DELEGATE DAVID ALBO PRESENTS HIS IDEA TO STUDY RAIL ON THE BELTWAY
Fred Packard Center, Hummer Road, Annandale
Join the Fairfax Coalition for Smarter Growth's general monthly meeting for an in-depth discussion of Virginia Delegate David Albo's (R - Springfield) proposed study of rail on the Beltway, between Springfield and Tysons Corner. Unlike previous VDOT studies of this corridor, Delegate Albo's study is specifically required to coordinate its feasibility analysis with Maryland's plans for light- and/or heavy-rail around the Beltway. Delegate Albo will share his objectives in introducing this bill, which Governor Gilmore is expected to sign.

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Tuesday, April 13, 7:30 pm
THE POLITICS OF SPRAWL
The Sierra Club Mount Vernon Group meeting on Tuesday April 13th, 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Club Appalachian Regional Office, 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA will feature VA Chapter Director Glen Besa on "The Politics of SPRAWL." He will show the "Tale of Two Counties" slide show and discuss growth management issues for the 1999 General Assembly and how they will play in the 1999 elections. More info, call Gordon Johnston 703-548-5784.

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POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 20th !!! Thursday, April 15, 8:00 pm
WEST*GROUP REZONING APPLICATION HEARING FOR EVANS FARM
Fairfax County Government Center
The West*Group Development Corporation has requested a residential zoning density increase from R-3 to PDH-8. (See below for more details.)
Call the Planning Commission at 703-324-2865 to get added to the list of speakers.

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Sunday, April 18, 2:00-6:00 pm
POWELL'S CREEK DISCOVERY DAY
Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge (Parking Fee: $3.00)
See the beauty of the last undeveloped tidal creek in Prince William County BEFORE IT'S GONE! Bald Eagles, Great Blue Heron, Wood Ducks, Osprey, Beaver, Yellow Pond Lilies, and nursery areas for many native fish. Beautiful Views, Peaceful Waters Minutes from your home.

Canoe tour of Powell's Creek at 3:00 p.m. (Advanced registration required, limited space, $5.00 per person), Guided hikes of forest & wetlands along Powell's Creek, Fish sampling and other nature activities.

Call (703) 670-0372 to register for canoe trip and for information. Sponsored by Friends of Prince William Watersheds and Friends of Leesylvania State Park.

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Wednesday, April 21, 7:30 pm
SIERRA CLUB GREAT FALLS GROUP -- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Herndon Library
This meeting is open to all Sierra Club members. Find out what the hot issues are in Northern Virginia (Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County).

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Thursday, April 22, 8:00 - 9:00 am (morning rush hour)
RALLY TO PROTEST UNCONTROLLED GROWTH
West*Group Headquarters, 1600 Andersond Road
(at the intersection of Anderson and 123)
A rally will be held in the Tysons Corner area, outside the headquarters of West*Group, a major developer. We did this the first week of April and the results were quite successful. If possible, bring your own handwritten signs, protesting uncontrolled growth, sprawl, loss of green space, lack of County supervisor accountability, etc.

Thursday, April 22, 5:30 - 7:00 pm (evening rush hour)
RALLY TO PROTEST UNCONTROLLED GROWTH
McLean Central Park
(at the intersection 123 and Old Dominion, near Charlie's restaurant)
This is the evening version of the rally mentioned above, however this time it takes place in the heart of McLean at a major intersection. (Park at the Dolley Madison Library, off of Ingelside Avenue, and talk the paved walkway into the park.)

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Saturday, April 24, 10:00 am
PROTEST THE 12-LANE BELTWAY
Under the Wilson Bridge, near Hunting Towers
(at the end of Royal Court)
The Sierra Club's Earth Day event -- a large group of citizens will be displaying signs opposing the 12-Lane Wilson Bridge. They are supporting a scaled-down bridge concept that would accommodate Metro trains and provide bicycle lanes.
After the event, MD and DC Sierra Club members will join with VA Sierra Club members for a potluck picnic and celebration of the Potomac River at the Oxon Hill Children's Farm Park in Maryland, which will start at 12:30 pm. You need NOT be a Sierra Club member to participate.

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Thursday, April 29, 8:00 pm
COALITION TO SAVE EVANS FARM TOWN MEETING
McLean Community Center
Issues such as overdevelopment, smart growth, loss of green space, and Evans Farm will be discussed. The Evans Farm development plan is NOT a done deal! Come to the McLean Community Center on Ingelside Avenue, McLean, to learn of progress, setbacks, and plans for the near future. A panel discussion will be conducted with speakers representating AAA, PTAs, the Coalition for Smarter Growth, the Sierra Club, and the Coalition to Save Evans Farm. Questions from the audience are encouraged.

Thursday, May 13, 7:30 pm
INTEGRATING LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Fred Packard Center, Hummer Road, Annandale
Join the Fairfax Coalition for Smarter Growth's general monthly meeting for a discussion of Transit-oriented Development Modeling. Robert Replogle (Environmental Defense Fund) and Ed Herlihy (Transportation Consultant) are the guest speakers.

Saturday, May 15, 11:00 am
McLEAN DAY
Lewinsville Park, McLean
An afternoon of fun and festivities for the entire family.

POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 20th !!! 8:00 pm
WEST*GROUP REZONING APPLICATION HEARING FOR EVANS FARM
Fairfax County Government Center
The West*Group Development Corporation has requested a residential zoning density increase from R-3 to PDH-8. This develpment is counter to the principles of Smart Growth, since it is an area that is currently used as a park, is not on a mass transit corridor, and discourages non-automobile transportation alternatives. Please come to the hearing prepared to speak out against the increased zoning density for this land parcel. Call the Planning Commission at 703-324-2865 to get added to the list of speakers.