Mulch ado about something – support the Falls Church HS Class of 2014
We might be still in the thick of winter, but it’s time to start thinking about your yard and garden—and that means stocking up on big bags of mulch. Avoid the crowds at Home Depot by getting your mulch from Falls Church High School, while supporting by the Class of 2104 All Night Graduation Celebration, … Continued
Nature is part of the learning environment at Westlawn Elementary School
A pleasant setting for story time at Westlawn Elementary School. Learning at Westlawn Elementary School in Falls Church isn’t confined to the classrooms. The instructional program is enhanced through experiences with the natural world via the school’s outdoor discovery area. A new “storytelling chair,” developed as part of an Eagle Scout project, is used for … Continued
Wedgewood Community Center provides a haven for Annandale kids
Annandale Terrace fifth-graders (left to right) Nargis, Salma, and Kevin. Kids who live at the Wedgewood Apartments in Annandale have a safe, fun place to do their homework in the afternoon thanks to a new community center operated by FACETS. There are lots of books, art supplies, a computer lab and … Continued
Car wash coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
Site work is under way. Ground has been broken for a car wash in a vacant lot on Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. It is expected to be completed this spring. “We’re shooting for opening in May,” says the owner and developer Guy Paolozzi. The facility will have a drive-through brushless car wash plus two … Continued
Stuff the Bus will be at Annandale Giant Feb. 1
There’s always lots of volunteers lending a hand to our neediest residents during the holiday season, but donations to food pantries tend to drop off after the new year. That’s why the Fairfax County Stuff the Bus campaign is so important. A Fastran bus will be at various locations throughout the county over the next … Continued
Townhouses proposed for Hummer Road
The house at 4111 Hummer Road. A rezoning proposal is expected to be submitted within the next few weeks for 11 townhouses to be developed at 4111 Hummer Road in Annandale. Dooil Shin, the owner and resident a small house at that location, wants the zoning changed from R-2 to R-8. The property is between … Continued
Average home prices in Annandale up 8.5 percent from last year
This five-bedroom house at 3429 Holly Road, Annandale, is available for online auction Feb. 1-4 at Auction.com. The starting bid is $175,000. [Photo from Zillow] The average price of homes sold in Annandale (zip code 22003) in December 2013 was 8.5 higher than a year before, according to data from Real Estate Business Intelligence provided … Continued
Annandale Walgreens to open in March
The new Walgreens on Little River Turnpike in central Annandale is scheduled to open March 7, although that date could be pushed back again. The store had been scheduled to open in mid-February but that has been delayed due to problems with the phone system. It will be open 24 hours a day and will … Continued
School board agrees to consider options for renovating Falls Church HS
The Fairfax County School Board approved a five-year capital improvement plan (CIP) Jan. 23 that recognizes the need to renovate Falls Church High School along with the other “legacy high schools” built in the 1960s. The board approved an amendment proposed by Sandy Evans (Mason) calling for the FCPS staff to “identify methods by … Continued
Park Authority planning trail improvements at Lake Accotink
Lake Accotink dam [Park Authority photo]. The Fairfax County Park Authority is planning trail improvements at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, including an elevated walkway over the dam outfall. A public meeting to discuss the project will be held Jan. 27, at 7 p.m., at Braddock Hall, 9002 Burke Lake Road in Burke. The existing … Continued
School board to consider renovation funds for Falls Church High School
Falls Church High School The Falls Church High School community plans to show up in force—wearing school colors—at a Fairfax County School Board meeting Jan. 23 to support measures proposed by school board members Sandy Evans (Mason) and Patty Reed (Providence) aimed at moving the school closer to renovation. The board is scheduled to discuss … Continued
Socially conscious organizations sought for Annandale HS Just World Festival
The 2012 Just World Festival at Annandale High School. Organizers of Annandale High School’s ninth annual Just World Festival are seeking exhibitors who would like to share their socially conscious programs, causes, and issues with the community. The festival is Feb. 28, 2:30-6 p.m., at the school. It’s open to the public, as well as … Continued
Broadway Desserts this weekend at Annandale HS
UPDATED Jan. 23: This concert is postponed to some time this spring. A date hasn’t been set. Annandale High School’s 16th Annual Broadway Desserts opens this Thursday, with additional shows on Friday and Saturday. Enjoy an entertaining evening while showing your support for talented local youths. This cabaret-style show, presented by the school’s Choral Department, … Continued
Annandale gift shop AnnSandra is doubling in size
AnnSandra, a long-time Annandale shop that specializes in fine china, crystal, and gift items, has completed the first phase of a renovation and expansion project. The shop, at 4417 John Marr Drive, has moved into the empty space next door vacated by Party Co. AnnSandra’s former space is being renovated, and when it’s … Continued
More drivers using beltway express lanes
The beltway near the Gallows Road exit, not during rush hour. Since the express lanes opened on the beltway a year ago, usage has steadily increased—along with toll revenue. The express lanes have served more than 855,000 customers since they opened on Nov. 17, 2012. Here are some more quick facts from the annual report … Continued