Lake Barcroft explores aging-in-place network
Who wouldn’t want to retire in a place like Lake Barcroft? As people age and find it more difficult to take care of themselves and their homes, they usually have to rely on family and friends, hire a caretaker, move to a retirement community, or, eventually, into an assisted living facility. Residents of Lake Barcroft … Continued
Some progress made on fixing up Falls Church HS
Since the Falls Church High School community began actively pressing the Fairfax County school board to renovate its aging facilities, there has been some progress, reports Lynn Petrazzuolo, founder of UPROAR (United Parents for Renovating Our Academic Resource). The school is still in dire need of a major overhaul and is still so far down … Continued
Annandale preacher: Fight fat for Jesus
Reynolds lost 120 pounds by adopting a faith-based approach to weight loss Pastor Steve Reynolds of Capital Baptist Church in Annandale is gaining a national reputation as the “lose weight for Jesus” preacher. Within the past week, he talked about his “Bod4God” approach on the “Today Show” and “The View.” Members of Reynold’s church lost … Continued
Illegal dumping is a huge problem in Annandale parks
Trash found in the woods near Medford Drive, Annandale By Elizabeth Kirchner A drippy stack of soiled mattresses, spackle buckets brimming with larvae, dented metal drums seeping something you can smell. A mound of rotting baby clothes. This is what you’ll find in the maple and oak forests along Accotink Creek. This stream valley is … Continued
AARP volunteers provide free tax assistance
AARP volunteers are providing free walk-in assistance with federal and state taxes at the Mason District Government Center beginning today and continuing through April 17, this year’s deadline for federal tax returns. The AARP volunteers will be available Mondays and Thursdays,1-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The … Continued
Annandale volunteer named Washingtonian of the Year
Washingtonian magazine has named Annandale resident Hecda Cuadros as one of eight “Washingtonians of the Year.” The magazine singled out Cuadros for her volunteer efforts for Food for Others, Northern Virginia’s largest distributor of food to the needy, and her work to represent the interests of abused and neglected children in court as a Fairfax … Continued
Sen. Marsden’s Richmond Diary
Here’s the third installment of Sen. Dave Marsden’s Richmond Diary, covering his work in the Virginia legislature. Monday, Jan. 23 The day started early, as I presented a bill to the Senate Courts of Justice Committee at 8:30 a.m. The bill failed on a 7 to 7 vote, but I have a good way to … Continued
Kory’s Report from Richmond: This session will be a long one
By Kaye Kory The Virginia General Assembly convened the 2012 legislative session on Jan. 11. This year’s 60-day session is scheduled to conclude on March 10. I have three committee assignments, up from two in my first term. I will continue serving on the Science and Technology Committee and this year I have also been … Continued
Annandale home prices on the rise
4836 Kingston Drive, Annandale, is listed at $525,000 The average sales price for homes sold in Annandale (zip code 22003) in December 2011 was $394,325, a 14.7 increase percent from December 2010, reports real estate contributor Vivienne Couts of Coldwell Banker. The average price of attached homes sold in December 2011 was up nearly 13 … Continued
Annandale resident Connie Lawn honored for service to New Zealand
New Zealand is presenting Annandale resident Connie Lawn with an honorary Order of Merit for her longtime service to the country. Lawn worked for Radio New Zealand for 20 years, then for private New Zealand radio stations in NZ and now blogs for scoop.co.nz. During her career as a journalist, she says, “I always asked … Continued
Mason land use committee defers action on infill developments
The Campbell and Ferrera nursery, which is slated for a housing development More than a hundred people packed a meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee (MDLUC) Jan. 24 to opposes infill development projects on Peace Valley Lane and the Campbell and Ferrara property in Annandale. The issues involved are so complicated, the committee … Continued
Michelle Obama, Rachael Ray will have lunch at Parklawn Elementary School
Michelle Obama [WH photo] First lady Michelle Obama will be at Parklawn Elementary School, in the Annandale area, tomorrow at 11:15 a.m., along with celebrity chef Rachael Ray and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, to unveil new federal nutrition standards for school meals. “Improving America’s school lunches is one of the five key pillars of Mrs. Obama’s … Continued
Sen. Dave Marsden’s Richmond Diary
Here’s the second installment of Sen. Dave Marsden’s Richmond Diary, covering week 2 in the Virginia General Assembly. Marsden (D-Burke) represents most of Annandale in the Virginia Senate. Monday, Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always one of the busiest times in the General Assembly session. Constituent groups from across the political spectrum … Continued
Grammy-nominated musician to perform at Annandale HS Wednesday
Grammy-nominated violinst Jenny Oaks Baker, a resident of Annandale, will perform Jan. 25, 7 p.m., at Annandale High School. The concert, sponsored by the Poe Middle School Orchestra Boosters is free for strings students in the Annandale pyramid and their families. Admission for the general public is just $5. Baker, one of America’s most accomplished … Continued
Oliver farmhouse on Gallows Road for sale for $1.65 million
The old Oliver farmhouse, on 4011 Gallows Rd., is on the market for $1.65 million, which raises the possibility the house could be torn down and replaced with infill development. The sales listing on the online site Home Finder says the property offers an “opportunity for up to four million dollar-plus homes.” The 1.54-acre property … Continued