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Alexandria gears up for a bustling week from April 7th to the 13th, offering residents and visitors a diverse mix of civic engagement opportunities, community fun, and live entertainment.

Kicking off the week, residents can weigh in on the proposed I-495 express lanes extension, while later highlights include City Council’s consideration of budget proposals and the sweet return of Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day. Whether you’re looking to participate in local governance, celebrate National Beer Day, support nonprofits during Spring2ACTion, enjoy the burgeoning farmers’ market season, or catch one of the dozens of live music performances scheduled across the city, there’s no shortage of ways to stay active and engaged in Alexandria this week.