Cirque du Soleil presents a dazzling ‘Luzia’ in Tysons
Cyr wheel performers in Luzia. By David Siegel An amazing world awaits patrons at Cirque du Soleil’s newest touring show, “Luzia,” appearing now under the famous blue-and-yellow tent at Tysons II during the next of months. “Luzia” promises to be a wonderful journey meant to open the imagination as a waking dream of Mexico. “’Luzia’ … Continued
Art installation will feature community portraits
Shoppers heading into PetSmart will become part of an art project. People of all ages shared their opinions about public art and had their pictures taken April 21 in front of the PetSmart in Seven Corners for the temporary INOUT public art project. Those pictures will actually become a part of the eight-foot, solar-powered INOUT … Continued
The Broyhill Crest pool offers summer fun and a friendly atmosphere
This is the fourth article in our series on local pools submitted by pool board members. Previous articles focused on the Holmes Run, Lincolnia Park, and Glen Forest pools. Want to promote your community pool? Submit an article and photos to [email protected]. The Broyhill Crest Pool invites the community to jump in. By Erin Donovan The … Continued
New signs installed along the Cross County Trail
A new sign at Americana Park. It’s just gotten a little easy to navigate the Cross County Trail. REI has funded 15 new wayfinding signs. The signs were dedicated at a ceremony in Americana Park in Annandale April 13. Among those who attended were Braddock District Supervisor John Cook, Park Authority Executive Director Kirk Kincannon, … Continued
Vernal pools sustain habitats for wildlife
The group gathers for a tour of vernal pools near Lake Accotink. By Dave Lincoln and Beverley Rivera of Friends of Accotink Creek On a recent sunny April afternoon, educator and vernal pool expert Michael Hayslett led a captivating exploration of vernal pools in the Accotink Creek watershed. Vernal pools, also known as ephemeral pools, … Continued
Decision delayed on asphalt plant
The Vulcan concrete plant. The Fairfax County Planning Commission deferred until June 14 a decision on the Vulcan Materials Co. rezoning and special exception applications to expand the company’s facility and add an asphalt plant on Industrial Drive in the Springfield area of Mason District. The proposal for an asphalt plant has raised concerns from … Continued
The Glen Forest Community Pool is accepting new families for 2018
We have invited members of community recreation club boards to submit a blog post promoting their local pool and describing what makes it special. We’ve already posted articles from the Holmes Run and Lincolnia Park pools. If you would like to write about your pool, contact the Annandale Blog editor at [email protected]. Summertime fun at … Continued
Huge used book sale at George Mason Regional Library starts today
The used book sale at George Mason Regional Library has some rare antiquities, beautiful art books, signed first editions, and more treasures, as well as bestsellers, science fiction, how-to books, travel guides, cookbooks, children’s books, classics, romance novels, foreign language books, music CDs, movies, and much more. The book sale, hosted by George Mason Friends is … Continued
Man arrested for terrorizing McDonald’s staff
Wells A man was arrested April 17 for terrorizing the employees at the McDonald’s at 5603 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Employees called the police after the man demanded food he never ordered, became hostile, and refused to leave. When police officers arrived shortly after 9:30 p.m. and tried … Continued
Task force endorses development nominations from Inova and Fairview Park
Construction is under way on the cancer center on Inova’s property on Gallows Road. A Providence District task force voted April 17 to endorse nominations for site-specific plan amendments to the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan for two large properties – the Fairview Park office park and the Inova property that was formerly the site of the … Continued
School news: Celebrating success
An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. In this edition of School News, we’ve also got a story from a private school. Staff members and students at Annandale Terrace Elementary observe Autism Awareness Month with special T-shirts … Continued
Infinity Stage presents 10 10-minute live comedies at Epicure Café
Scene from “The Unfortunate Teller” By David Siegel An interfering parent; a scientist creating the “perfect” human who then thinks she’s too good for him; planning a shopping spree with great precision; diner staff who fall asleep in their scrambled eggs; and a cunning way to break up – these are among the stories in … Continued
Farmers Market in Wakefield Park opens Wednesday
The Wakefield Farmers Market opens for the season on April 18. The market, at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale, will be open every Wednesday, 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 31. Eleven vendors will be onsite, offering seasonal produce, baked goods, and prepared foods. A plant clinic will be at the market where Master Gardeners … Continued
The Lincolnia Park pool invites new members
We have invited members of community recreation club boards to submit a blog post promoting their local pool and describing what makes it special. The first article in this series was about Holmes Run Pool. If you would like to write about your pool, contact the Annandale Blog editor at [email protected]. The Lincolnia Park Recreation … Continued
Planning Commissioners tour asphalt plant
Asphalt produced by Virginia Paving is stored in the silos. Members of the Fairfax County Planning Commission toured the Virginia Paving Co.’s asphalt plant in Alexandria April 14 to get a feel for how an asphalt plant in Mason District would affect nearby residents. The Planning Commission is scheduled to vote April 19 on a … Continued