Have you seen Ginger?
We’ve got another lost dog. Ginger, a 15-pound beagle mix, lives in the Fenwick Park neighborhood on the north side of Route 50 between the beltway and Graham Road. If you see her, please call Ellen, 571/278-7046, or John, 571/251-1136, and report the location. Do not try to catch her; she will run away and … Continued
Work group clarifies vision for Korean community center
A working group made up of representatives from the Korean community, many of them with ties to Annandale, is making progress in formalizing their objectives for developing a Korean community center. William Hwang was selected as the coordinator of the Korean Community Center Work Group. Hwang is president and CEO of Young Won Trading Inc., … Continued
Preliminary schedule of Mason District summer concerts announced
The amphitheatre at Mason District Park. A preliminary 2013 schedule of free summer concerts at the amphitheatre in Mason District Park has been published in Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ newsletter. The Spotlight by Starlight shows, presented by the Fairfax County Park Authority and Friends of Mason District Park, are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, and … Continued
Missing dog in Ravenwood Park
There’s an injured, missing basset hound on the loose in the Ravenwood Park neighborhood in Falls Church. Rebel got away from his leash last week and ran into the street, where he was hit by a car at the corner of Potterton Drive and Villa Lane. The driver said the dog took off running down … Continued
Lost cat in Ravensworth-Bristow neighborhood in Annandale
Jack the cat has been missing since March 18, when he slipped out of his house on Royston Street in the Ravensworth-Bristow neighborhood, Annandale. Jack is just over a year old and very friendly but not street smart, reports his owner, Julianne Muntu. He has been spotted several times. If you seen him, please call … Continued
Retrofit planned for stormwater basin in Annandale
Fairfax County plans to expand the capacity of a stormwater detention basin on Ravensworth Road in Annandale. Construction is scheduled to start this spring. The facility is in a Resource Protection Area between St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the Saint Rose of Lima Retirement Villa, a retirement home for priests operated by the Catholic Diocese … Continued
Inova Heart Beat Bus coming to Annandale
The Inova Heart Beat Bus brings more affordable, convenient cardiovascular screenings directly to the community. It will be at the Kmart parking lot in Annandale March 25. Check the online schedule for other dates and locations. The Heart Beat Bus offers five tests to determine risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and aneurysm for $139. … Continued
Montessori School honored for tree preservation
The MSNV preschool is surrounded by trees. The Montessori School of Northern Virginia’s (MSNV) commitment to protecting the environment has been recognized by Fairfax County officials as the school’s Falls Church campus was recently honored with a Tree Preservation Award from the county’s Tree Commission. The preschool at 3433 Rose Lane in the Falls Church … Continued
Bingo games support Annandale Volunteer Fire Department
“O-64, N-39, B-6.” Random numbers like those, echoing through the Annandale Fire Station on a recent evening, can add up to millions of dollars. Bingo games run by the station’s volunteer firefighters raised enough money to buy a couple of ambulances over the years, and much more, while giving players the chance to win big … Continued
Building on NOVA’s Annandale campus will be renovated
The Brault Building, which houses the administrative offices of the Northern Virginia Community College, is going to be renovated. The work won’t start until the fall, but the NOVA president and everyone else who works there have already been relocated to temporary leased quarters in Fairfax. The building, on the corner of Little River Turnpike … Continued
Annandale SkillSource Center provides free tax assistance
IRS-certified volunteers are providing free income tax assistance to lower-income people at the Fairfax SkillSource Center, 7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300 West, Annandale (the Heritage Center). If could qualify if you earned less than $51,000 in 2012. This service is available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through April 13. … Continued
Vounteers sought for Mason District cleanup events
Don’t let litter take over your community. The Mason District Council (MDC) of Community Associations is urging everyone to take pride in their community and join one of the many clean-up activities scheduled over the next few months. A recent MDC neighborhood survey found 86 percent of respondents are extremely or somewhat concerned with litter … Continued
The signs of Annandale
By Robert Schwaninger Driving through Annandale can take a long time if you read all of the signs that are poking up, flapping in the breeze, being twirled by underpaid Latinos, or emblazoned in Korean characters. Right now no one is running for office so at least there aren’t the ubiquitous signs touting the name … Continued
Man exposes himself to Annandale HS student
A student walking to Annandale High School March 12 was the victim of an exposure, Fairfax County Public Schools reported in an alert to parents. The offense occurred at about 9 a.m. in the area of Rectory Lane and Commons Drive. The suspect is a Hispanic male, 30-40 years of age, 5 foot seven to … Continued
Seven Corners working groups present reports to Land Use Task Force
Route 50 as seen from the pedestrian bridge. The short-term working groups addressing connectivity and quality of life issues presented their recommendations to the Seven Corners Land Use and Transportation Task Force March 12. The Connectivity Working Group focused on short-improvements to make the Seven Corners area easier to navigate by pedestrians and bicyclists. Rick … Continued