Category: Holidays
Asian community celebrates lunar new year
The community ushered in the Year of the Snake with Asian cultural performances, food, crafts, and vendors at the 16th Annual Chinese New Festival at Luther Jackson Middle School on Jan. 25. The event was hosted by the Asian Community Service Center. The event celebrates the lunar new year while educating the public about Chinese … Continued
Recycle your holiday waste
Most (but not all) of your Christmas detritus can be recycled, the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services reminds residents. Most wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, and paper boxes and bags can go in the recycling bin. Foil wrapping paper, glitter wrapping paper, metallic ribbon, tissue paper, boxes with plastic paper, Styrofoam, bubble … Continued
Christmas Bazaar Nov. 23 at St. Alban’s
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church invites the community to its annual Christmas Bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 23..
Free car washes for veterans
Mr Wash is offering free car washes to veterans, active duty military, and military spouses today, Nov. 9, through Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11.
Local home haunted by DIY Halloween sculptures
Lots of homes around here have decked out their front yards for Halloween, but there’s a house in Falls Church that’s taken the holiday above and beyond with about a hundred mostly homemade sculptures.
Funeral home hosts a Halloween event
Lots of schools, churches, and community centers are holding trunk or treat events this Halloween season, but the scariest one could well be at the Demaine Funeral Home.
A table setting symbolizes the meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is about more than a splash in the pool and a cookout. A table setting at an Annandale trail reminds us of the holiday’s true meaning – the remembrance of those who died in service to their country. A sign explains the table setting: “A small table set for one, symbolizing isolation of … Continued
Eden Center welcomes the Year of the Dragon
Hundreds of people filled the parking lot and restaurants at the Eden Center in Seven Corners Feb. 10 to celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Dragon. There were lion dances, a dragon dance, firecrackers, a flag-raising ceremony, and welcoming remarks by Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Gerry Connolly. Many … Continued
New Year’s Eve – where to celebrate
If you’re not up to celebrating New Year’s Eve in D.C. or National Harbor, there are plenty of options closer to home: The Block – Get Lit Like It’s 2016 NYE Celebration, 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ, special cocktails, and more. JV Restaurant – Wicked New Year’s Eve Party, 6666 Arlington … Continued
Holiday lights draw a crowd
Let there be light! The huge Christmas light display in Sleepy Hollow Woods went live at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2. Dozens of neighbors gathered in front of 6800 Murray Lane to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as homeowner Dave Fase flipped the switch to start an animated light show that covered the front of … Continued
Happy Thanksgiving!
Annandale Today wishes our readers a joyful, harmonious Thanksgiving with your family and friends, and safe travels. And when it comes to the shopping frenzy on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the all days leading up to the winter holidays, the Fairfax County Emergency blog has advice for avoiding scams online and the Fairfax County … Continued
St. Alban’s hosts a Christmas bazaar
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church invites the community to get into the holiday spirit at their annual Christmas Bazaar. The event is Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at 6800 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Admission is free. Items for sale include Christmas decorations, jewelry, handmade crafts, artworks, candy, toys, baked goods, and housewares. St. Alban’s adult … Continued
Mason police station seeks toy donations
The Mason District Police Station’s “Gary Clause” program collects toys and pajamas for children and distributes them to families that might not be able to afford holiday gifts. Members of the community are encouraged to drop off new unwrapped toys, gift cards, and new PJs and socks to the Mason District Government Center, 5507 Columbia … Continued
The local Korean American community took part in the July 4 parade in D.C.
Members of the Korean American community from Annandale and the surrounding area took part in the annual Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., on July 4. The president of the Annandale-based Korean American Association of Greater Washington, Steve Lee, organized the parade group, which included a huge American Eagle balloon, a group from California playing … Continued
Some fireworks shows will be on July 1 and 2
You don’t have to wait until July 4 to see fireworks, as many Independence Day celebrations are starting early this year. Here’s where to see them: July 1 – Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. The Fairfax County Park Authority is hosting fireworks at 9:15. Ticketed entry to the park begins at noon, … Continued