Lambros Goldsmith supports the Taste of Annandale
Lambros Magiafas Lambros Goldsmith is one of the oldest continually operating businesses in Annandale, and owner Lambros Magiafas shows his appreciation for the community by signing on as a Diamond-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, a street festival on Oct. 5. That’s only fitting, as Lambros Goldsmith sells fine jewelry with diamonds, as well emeralds, rubies, … Continued
Vistas of Annandale celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Vistas of Annandale celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 22 with a block party featuring food trucks, face painting, chalk art, vendors, and, of course, a pinata. The Vistas of Annandale is a Diamond-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, a community festival on Oct. 5.
Book sale at the library opens Thursday
Find thousands of high-quality used books, CDs, DVDs, video games, and so much more at the George Mason Friends Fall Book Sale Sept. 26-29. The sale is held at George Mason Regional Library on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The hours are 3-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday; 10-5 on … Continued
Planning Commission endorses Merrifield Suburban Study – with a few key changes
A proposed comprehensive plan amendment would greatly expand the Inova Center for Public Health. The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved an amendment to the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan for the Merrifield Suburban Center Sept. 19 that would facilitate redevelopment at the Inova Center for Personal Health (ICPH) and Fairview Park. The amendment goes to the … Continued
School board candidates disagree on value of equity
School board candidates Karl Frisch (Providence) and Ricardy Anderson (Mason). One Fairfax, a framework adopted unanimously by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board in 2016, calls for proposed policies and programs to be considered in terms of their impact on equity. That’s particularly important for Mason District, which needs more resources to … Continued
County proposes $30.5 million plan to save Lake Accotink
A large crowd turns out for a community meeting on the county’s plan for saving Lake Accotink. Fairfax County officials have come up with a plan to save Lake Accotink and are confident they will get the money to carry out the project. The plan was announced at a community meeting Sept. 19 at Cardinal … Continued
Annandale man dies after crashing into a house
Firefights respond to a car that crashed into a house on Little River Turnpike. [FCFRD photos] A driver died of his injuries after crashing into a home in the 8500 block of Little River Turnpike in Annandale, near Northern Virginia Community College, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. John Carey, 66, of Annandale, was pronounced … Continued
Yard sale Sept. 21 will support children in need
Members of the 2Twenty Club pack food for children to take home. The community is invited to a yard sale and bazaar Saturday to raise money to help ensure needy children at local schools have enough healthy food to get through the weekend. The yard sale, organized by the 2Twenty Club, is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. … Continued
School news roundup
Students at Weyanoke Elementary School play a freeze game. The school news items and photos in this article are from Fairfax County Public Schools. Robotics – Westlawn Elementary School received a $10,000 engineering grant from the Northrop Grumman Corp. to support free after-school robotics instruction and to integrate robotics into the school’s science classes. Students … Continued
Taste of Annandale food lineup reflects the region’s diverse cuisines
How about a lobster roll? The 2019 Taste of Annandale, a community festival on Oct. 5, will offer a diverse selection of dining options that reflect a variety of cultures and cuisines – from empanadas to burgers, tandoori to lobster, and much more. The full food line-up hasn’t been finalized, but the following vendors have been confirmed. … Continued
Petition seeks more pickleball courts
Pickleball is becoming an increasingly popular sport, yet Fairfax County isn’t meeting the demand for places to play. Annandale resident Mike Perel, vice chair of the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging, encourages people to sign a petition asking the Board of Supervisors and Park Authority to “find ways to support the growth and interest in … Continued
Mason District Running Festival promotes outdoor exercise
The Mason District Running Festival features six races, including a Kids Fun Run. If you’re planning to run in the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on Oct. 5, why not get some practice by joining the Mason District Running Festival on Sept. 28? Both races use the trails at Mason District Park. Raffle prizes at … Continued
Signs are up announcing new Lidl store
Lidl signs posted on former Staples store, which had previously been a Whole Foods. [David Siegel] It’s official: A Lidl grocery store is going into the former Staples storefront in Pinecrest Plaza on Little River Turnpike, as we announced in July. Lidl (rhymes with needle) offers low-prices and minimal services, much like Aldi, another grocery … Continued
Signature event builds community in many ways
Crowds gather for the 2018 Bands at the Beach event. By Tara Rethore How does a community organization working to make college dreams a reality raise funds and spread the word about their mission? By hosting a community-building event, of course! For each of the last three years, the Justice High School Scholarship Fund (JHS … Continued
Bitcoin ATM now at Annandale gas station
The Bitcoin ATM at an Annandale Exxon station. You can now buy Bitcoins from an ATM recently installed in the Exxon service station at 7336 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. It’s one of six cryptocurrency ATMs in Northern Virginia operated by Black Frog, a company based in Maryland. Black Frog has installed 82 ATMS in … Continued