Cancer survivor launches fundraiser for Culmore Clinic
When Pat Hynes, a two-time cancer survivor, was looking for a way to pay it forward in appreciation for the great healthcare she received, she decided to launch a fundraising campaign to support the Culmore Clinic and its patients. Hynes, a 5th grade teacher in Arlington and a former Fairfax County School Board member, received … Continued
NOVA hosts a pottery sale
Just in time for Mothers’ Day, the Clay Club at Northern Virginia Community College is hosting a pottery sale with bargain prices on Wednesday, April 24. The sale will be held outside on the first-floor patio of the CA Building on the Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. If it’s raining, the … Continued
Farmers markets to open in early May
The farmers markets run by the Fairfax County Park Authority in the Annandale/Mason District area will open for the season in early May. The Wakefield Farmers Market at Wakefield Park will start selling produce, baked goods, and other items on May 1 and will be open every Wednesday. 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 30, 2024. These … Continued
More honors bestowed on Annandale HS orchestra director Annie Ray
Grammy Award winner Annie Ray and her orchestra students at Annandale High School will play the National Anthem at the Washington Nationals game on Friday, April 19. Annandale students, families, and community members can purchase tickets in section 405 for the discounted price of $16. The Nationals vs. Astros game starts at 6:45 p.m. at … Continued
Celebrate Earth Day in Annandale
Community members are invited to a trail and stream cleanup event on the Annandale Greenway on Saturday morning, April 27, then head to the Eileen Garnett Civic Space for an Earth Day celebration. The trail cleanup will take place 9-11 a.m. along the part of the Greenway in Manassas Gap Railroad Park. To participate, meet … Continued
Peterson family donates $20 million to Inova
The Peterson family has donated $20 million to Inova, the hospital system announced April 16. This donation will provide funding for two critical needs: $15 million will support Inova’s Life with Cancer program, and $5 million will go toward the expansion of the emergency room at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Over the past 30 years, Peterson … Continued
Falls Church High School student suffers non-fatal overdose
A Falls Church High School student has suffered a non-fatal overdose, Fairfax County Superintendent Michelle Reid announced on April 15. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 28 requires superintendents to notify the community of all school-connected overdoses. The student’s identity and other details were withheld to protect the individual’s privacy. “We do want to be … Continued
Annandale restaurant gets a makeover
Da-In Café & Karaoke in Annandale is being transformed into a Mexican restaurant. Manager Seong Kim hopes to reopen in May. “After 14 years it’s time for a change,” he said. The new place will have a full bar, waitstaff, pool tables, and arcade games – but no karaoke. Kim is considering serving burgers and … Continued
Night Watch offers after-hours healthcare for children
When kids get sick or hurt at night, Night Watch Urgent Care offers an alternative to the emergency room. The facility, at 7263 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, in Graham Park Plaza, provides basic health services to patients from birth to age 25. Night Watch is open 10 a.m.-midnight on weekdays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on … Continued
Meetup group focuses on Korean language and culture
If you’re interested in the Korean language and culture, you’re invited to join a group of like-minded people who take part in educational and social events together. The DMV Korean Language & Culture Meetup Group welcomes anyone in the D.C. area who wants to learn Korean and meet Koreans, Korean-Americans, and Korea enthusiasts who share … Continued
Man indicted for cold case murder
A grand jury has indicted Jose Larazo Cruz, 60, for murdering his estranged wife 33 years ago, the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced April 15. Larazo Cruz had been charged with fatally stabbing Ana Jurado, 24, on April 30, 1991, in their home on Cofer Drive in the Falls Church area of Mason District. … Continued
Annandale celebrates ‘Art in Daily Spaces’
You don’t have to go to a gallery to see art in Annandale. The Art in Daily Spaces project showcases artworks at six businesses and the Mason Government Center. The exhibit opened April 13 and will close on May 12. Ten artists were selected to participate, with one or artists featured at each location: … Continued
Demolition underway on remains of burned buildings in Annandale
The buildings on Columbia Pike destroyed in a fire over a year ago are finally being demolished. The main stumbling block for the delay has been Washington Gas, says May Han, the daughter of the property owners, Kee Cho Han and Ae Young Han. “We absolutely understand it’s been an eyesore,” May Han said. … Continued
Book sale at the library begins this week
The semi-annual book sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale begins this week. This event, hosted by George Mason Friends, offers a great selection of high-quality hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, children’s books, and more. The four-day book sale will begin on Thursday, April 18, and go on through Sunday, April 21. It’s … Continued
Tiger Sugar, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue open in Annandale
Tiger Sugar, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, and Garden Social are now open at 4363 John Marr Drive in Annandale. The three eateries share a large open space on the corner of the East Gate Shopping Center. Diners order food from L&L – perhaps a barbecue chicken Hawaiian Plate Lunch or a Spam musubi – and a … Continued