Donate your unneeded books
If decluttering expert Marie Kondo has gotten you weeding through your book collection – or you’re otherwise thinking about downsizing – the Falls Church Area Branch of the AAUW wants your unneeded books. The organization is holding its annual book sale April 12-13 at the Falls Church Community Center. It’s a fundraiser for scholarships for … Continued
Register for Mason League Little League by March 7
Although the wintry weather doesn’t bring to mind the crack of a bat on a green field, baseball season is just around the corner. In fact, registration for Mason District Little Leagues’ spring season closes at midnight on March 7. MDLL, a chartered member of Little League International, seeks new and returning players ages 4-13 – … Continued
Framework for Landmark redevelopment takes shape
A concept plan for improving Duke Street. The City of Alexandria’s plan for the former site of Landmark Mall is taking shape, as an advisory group reached a tentative agreement on a set of recommendations Feb. 27 on such issues as transportation, open space, access, and infrastructure within the site that the Howard Hughes Corp. … Continued
Get to know your local parks
The pond at Mason District Park. The Fairfax County Park Authority wants Mason District residents to become better acquainted with their local parks. Did you know there are 54 parks in the Mason District? The “On the Beadin’ Path” initiative rewards residents for visiting and learning about our parks. Anyone age 3 or older can … Continued
School news: Parklawn PTA gets Google grant to host workshop on Internet safety
Glen Forest Elementary School students get to know a Fairfax County Police officer during a lunchtime visit. School News is an occasional series highlighting local school programs, activities, and issues. The information and photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools. Internet safety – The Parklawn PTA invites parents to a Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop … Continued
Rotary Club’s lottery features $5,000 prize
The Annandale Rotary Foundation is selling lottery tickets that could net the winner a grand prize of $5,000. Second prize is $1,500, and there will be four $250 prizes. Tickets are $100 each. Only 350 tickets are printed – but only 271 were sold last year – so there’s a good chance of winning. Several … Continued
Dental offices under construction on Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia
A new building planned for dental offices is going up at 4800 Cherokee Avenue at the corner of Little River Turnpike, next to McEvoy Insurance & Financial Services. This is what used to be at 4800 Cherokee Ave. [Google Maps] The building replaces a single-family house that was used for commercial purposes, including a fortune … Continued
Police release video of brandishing/robbery incident
This is from a video released by FCPD. Fairfax County Police released surveillance videos of an attempted robbery that took place at the Rite Aid at 6035 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads on Dec. 14, 2018, at around 11 a.m. Watch the videos here. Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to contact Detective … Continued
County budget proposals target Annandale/Mason projects
The $4.4 billion FY 2020 advertised budget for Fairfax County, presented by County Executive Bryan Hall to the Board of Supervisors last week includes a few small items that would specifically benefit the Annandale/Mason District area. In one example, just over $222,000 is proposed for expanding the Opportunity Neighborhoods initiative to Annandale. This program, administrated … Continued
Man attacks couple in shopping center
Hopper [FCPD] A homeless man assaulted two people at Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads on Feb. 24, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. A man and woman were exiting the Safeway at about 7 p.m. when a man blocked their path, threatened them with harm, and made derogatory racial comments. The couple ran away, but … Continued
School board candidate Arbrar Omeish vows to fight for equity for all students
Arbrar Omeish addresses the crowd at her campaign kickoff. Abrar Omeish, a candidate for an at-large position on the Fairfax County School Board, plans to focus on equity and inclusion. At her campaign kickoff event Feb. 24, Omeish said she wants to ensure that “every kid, regardless of where they live in this county, has … Continued
New Sleepy Hollow sidewalk project would have less of an impact on property owners
Some homeowners along Sleepy Hollow Road still have signs protesting the proposed sidewalk project. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has revised its plans for the Sleepy Hollow Road sidewalk project for the third time. “This iteration impacts property owners significantly less” than the previous proposal, says project manager, Mark VanZandt. The new plan reduces … Continued
New dining options for Annandale
Two new restaurants and a tea shop are set to open in Annandale. El Habanero Taqueria Bar & Grill is under construction at 7321 Little River Turnpike. It’s in the building that used to house Title Max, and before that, Jerry’s Subs and Pizza. O My Hot Pot & Bar is coming to 7314 Annandale … Continued
Community invited to fifth annual Coach CJ Celebration
Fun times at the Coach CJ Celebration. The community is invited to enjoy food, music, dancing, and a silent auction at the fifth annual Coach CJ Celebration Saturday, March 2, 7-10 p.m., at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall. This family-friendly, Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for local youths offers a fun evening for people of … Continued
Casa Grande brings Central American food and music to Annandale
Casa Grande, a restaurant and bar featuring food and music from Central America at 7137 Little River Turnpike in central Annandale, celebrated its grand opening Feb. 22. Casa Grande hosts live music and dancing – cumbia, machata, meringue, and salsa – or a DJ and karaoke on weekend nights and focuses on family friendly dining … Continued