Home made desserts, stick to the rib casseroles, and hoppin john (that’s Southern talk for rice and blackeyed peas) were just some of the offerings at the Town of Potomac’s New Year’s Day Pot Luck.  The Town of Potomac - the predecessor to our modern day Del Ray - has kicked off a year long series of events to celebrate the town’s 100 birthday and New Year’s Day was just the beginning.  Del Ray’s historic fire station was destination central and residents, old and new, gathered to share stories, sign up for volunteer efforts and tour the fire house.  As one father of three said, “Thank you, my kids are thrilled to be here!”

Elected officials on hand included Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille, a long time Del Ray resident, Councilman Tim Lovain and Virginia House of Delegate’s Adam Ebbin.  Mayor Euille took particular note of 2007 crime statistics - the entire northern Virginia area had a total of 33 violent deaths as compared to over 200 in the District of Columbia - and Alexandria’s reputation for safe neighborhoods.  The mayor also urged citizens to “talk to your elected officials.”

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Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood Kicks off Year Long Cenntenial Celebration with Pot Luck at Historic Firehouse