Be an ‘Olympic’ contender at Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield
Can’t get to the London Olympics but still want to do something sort of Olympics-related right here in Annandale? You can participate in one or more of the events in the “Audrey Moore Olympics” at the Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park. You won’t get a gold medal—or cereal endorsement—but if you complete all the … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: Broyhill Crest
Broyhill Crest features brick homes with large lots. A brand-new school in Broyhill Crest is expected to boost community engagement in one of Annandale’s oldest and largest subdivisions. Mason Crest Elementary School, to open in September, will be “a shot in the arm to the community,” says long-time resident Eileen Garnett, noting it will encourage … Continued
Woman sexually assaulted in Target at Skyline Center
The suspect Fairfax County Police are investigating an alleged sex offense that occurred on July 19, shortly before 8 p.m., inside the Target store at 5115 Leesburg Pike in the Skyline Center in Bailey’s Crossroads. The victim, a 38-year old Arlington woman was shopping when she felt someone or something touch underneath her skirt, near … Continued
Pool with generator reaches out to pool without power
Dolphins and Piranhas practice together As Annandale/Mason residents cleaned up after Friday’s rare derecho storm—removing tree branches, clearing out and restocking refrigerators—we suspect there were plenty of examples of neighbors helping one another get through the long, hot days without power. If you’ve got a good story to share, please let us know. Here’s one … Continued
Annandale celebrates the Fourth of July
A bike/stroller decorating contest is an annual tradition at the Broyhill Crest pool in Annandale . . . as is the greased watermelon challenge. The winner must capture the prize and take it out of the pool. The winner of the flag race must beat the other swimmers and keep Old Glory dry.
Dominion expects full restoration of power by Saturday
As of about 3 p.m., Dominion Power has restored electricity to 85 percent of customers and hopes to reach 100 percent by Saturday, state Sen. Dave Marsden reports. “The remaining 15 percent will be difficult to complete quickly due to fallen trees and poles.” Among the areas still without power is a section of Annandale … Continued
Movie theatre to open in September in Merrifield
An artist’s rendering of the new theatre. The eight-screen Angelika Film Center and Café is slated to open in September at the Mosaic development in Merrifield. According to Reading International, the company that operates the Angelika theatre chain, the new cinema “will showcase the best in independent, foreign, and specialty film in auditoriums featuring plush … Continued
Annandale cleaning up after storm
A tree knocked down a power line in front of 3802 Terrace Drive, Annandale Downed trees and power outages are all over Annandale as the area recovers from a rare derecho wind storm that struck June 29. According to Dominion, 80 to 85 percent of customers who lost power should expect it to be restored … Continued
July 4 events near Annandale
The fireworks store in the Barcroft Plaza parking lot. The following July 4 celebrations and fireworks shows are near the Annandale area. City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade July 4, 10 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Fairfax Historic District. The parade starts on Chain Bridge Road near the Massey Building, loops around Chain Bridge, … Continued
Fairfax County holiday schedule
The following Fairfax County agencies will be closed on July 4: county government, courts, public schools, school offices, libraries, teen centers, senior centers, and community centers. Buses: The Fairfax Connector will operate on a Saturday schedule on July 4. Routes that don’t have Saturday service will not operate. Fastran will not operate. Trash and recycling … Continued
Sidewalk coming to Elmdale Road
A sidewalk will be installed on Elmdale Road, Annandale, between Old Columbia Pike and Braddock Road in Lincolnia. Construction is scheduled to start in early 2013. Funding comes from a Fairfax County bond passed by voters in 2007.
New signs explain Civil War events that happened near Annandale
A new sign in Mason District Park explains the significance of the area during the Civil War. Two interpretive signs were installed in the Annandale area June 20 to commemorate Civil War actions. A sign next to the parking lot in Mason District Park provides information about Mason’s Hill, a strategic location during the war, … Continued
Yechon parking lot expansion project ready to go forward
“They paved paradise and put up a parkin’ lot.”—Joni Mitchell. Well, it’s not exactly paradise, but the large wooded lot behind the house at 2141 Hummer Road, Annandale, (above) will be paved over to provide overflow parking for Yechon restaurant. The house, the site of a grisly murder, will be torn down. Chung A. Auh, … Continued
Annandale community leaders question benefit of new planning approach
An infill development going up on Lincolnia Road. Fairfax County officials say their proposal to replace the Area Plans Review (APR) system for amending the county’s Comprehensive Plan with a new approach will increase opportunities for community input. Community leaders in the Annandale/Mason area, however, are doubtful that the new system will have much of … Continued
Advocacy group draws attention to exploitation of Vietnamese workers
Jackie Bong-Wright (center in violet), the organizer of the banquet, surrounded by models showcasing international fashions. A gala banquet Sunday night at the Harvest Moon restaurant in Falls Church featured an incredible variety of entertainment—an international fashion show, Vietnamese singing stars, a lively tap dance by a former Ms. Virginia Senior America, and much more. … Continued