Plans for New Office, First Day of School and Discounted Wine

A quick glance at what’s happening Tuesday, Sept. 3 in and around Del Ray:

Planning Commission — Alexandria’s influential body will weigh in tonight on permit proposals for many new structures and uses for buildings across the city beginning at 7:30 at City Hall. Highlight for Del Ray residents: Plans for The Dorn Building in the 500 block of E. Howell Avenue (pictured above). The site was previously poised to house the much-discussed The Howell’N Pig barbecue joint before those plans were abandoned.

First Day of School for ACPS — Mount Vernon and Samuel Tucker students have been back in the class for a month, but the rest of Alexandria City’s Public School system returns to the classroom this morning, including T.C. Williams High School. Be alert and on the lookout when studious feet hit the street by walking, biking, driving and busing to school.

Trivia Night — Fireflies Restaurant (1501 Mount Vernon Ave.) hosts its trivia night beginning at 8 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be placed by calling 703-758-7200.

Treat Yourself — It’s Thirsty Tuesday at Cheesetique. Glasses of wine are 20 percent off at lunch and bottles of wine are offered a the same discount at dinner.

First Thursday — OK, First Thursday isn’t for a couple days. But it’s not too early to get your outfit ready for “Fashion’s Night Out,” which will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday along Mount Vernon Avenue.