About SWCA

Seminary West Civic Association (SWCA) encompasses neighborhoods from N. Beauregard St. to the City of Alexandria and Fairfax County border, between Holmes Run to the west and the Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria campus to the east. Click here to view a map.

SWCA gives homeowners and renters a voice in City and neighborhood issues. SWCA is governed by a board of directors who keep you apprised of updates and meetings that affect you and your community.

We monitor activities and events in Dora Kelley Nature Park, Alexandria’s hidden gem, a short walk from where you live. In addition, we can steer you to the appropriate City office when you need information or assistance. Our liaisons with Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Sheriff’s Office are excellent resources.

Meetings are quarterly and/or event-driven. For example, SWCA cosponsors candidate forums during election years. You and your neighbors are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and contribute your opinions on matters that affect your quality of life.

Join Today & Add Your Voice

Dues are $10 per household per year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31), and support hosting meeting venues, membership fees to other civic groups of which SWCA is a part, cosponsoring candidate forums, and maintaining our website. Dues are payable by cash or check (payable to Seminary West Civic Association) to:

Seminary West Civic Association
P.O. Box 11016
Alexandria, VA 22312

Communication

SWCA sends alerts by email when action — such as contacting City officials — is called for, when meeting times are set, or when other developments arise of which you should be aware. Email Joyce Dexter to subscribe. All email communications are sent as bcc’s to preclude those annoying “Reply All” messages.

For Dog Owners

Dog owners are encouraged to join the Chambliss Area Dog Walkers group. You’ll be notified when there are contamination problems in Holmes Run, dog product recalls or other canine-related issues in the neighborhood that you should be aware of. Joyce Dexter maintains not only an email directory for dog walkers, but an alphabetical listing by dog names that includes your dog’s photo and your contact info. This comes in handy when a dog goes missing or a stray without tags is found. There is no charge for inclusion in the dog walkers listing or email directory. Email Joyce Dexter to join!