Watch out for vehicular break-ins in Annandale
Thanks to a blog reader for alerting us about a string of recent vehicle break-ins in Annandale’s Ravensworth-Bristow neighborhood. Someone entered the reader’s two cars—they were unlocked—but didn’t take anything, passing on the loose change and CDs inside. His neighbor’s car was locked, and the vandals smashed a window and took an iPod and GPS … Continued
Shop Annandale: gift ideas – part 2
Our first post highlighting places for holiday shopping in Annandale covered Hello Fancy, the Treasure Trove, Petco, and a comic book store. Here are four more Annandale stores to put on your shopping itinerary: If you’re shopping for someone who likes to entertain, check out AnnSandra, 4417 John Marr Drive, an Annandale institution specializing in … Continued
Craft artisans live and work in Annandale
Among the nearly 100 artisans at the 33rd Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at the Audrey Moore RECenter last weekend, were several who live and create here in Annandale. Nancy Marshall (Fancy by Nancy) makes one-of-kind hair bows (left), fancy purses, and monogrammed aprons. She also creates reversible placement with a fabric surface on one … Continued
Annandale lighting ceremony today at Tollhouse Park
The Annandale Chamber of Commerce invites all Annandaleans to the annual holiday lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. today at Tollhouse Park, at the intersection of Little River Turnpike and Annandale Road. There will be music and a visit from Santa, followed by a reception at Burke & Herbert Bank, at 4235 Annandale Road, featuring the … Continued
Public invited to meeting tonight on Annandale Regional Planning Study
Parents of students in Annandale public schools are invited to a community meeting tonight on the Annandale Regional Planning Study. The meeting will be held at Annandale High School’s Clausen Hall, 7-9 p.m. Several members of the study committee, including Annandale High School PTSA President Emily Slough, will provide an overview of what the study … Continued
Del. Kory seeks input on legislation
Annandale’s representative in the General Assembly, Del. Kaye Kory, plans to file several pieces of legislation during the 2011 session, most likely on these topics: government accountability and transparency, tax incentives to promote renewable energy use, increasing funds for mass transit, restricting the uses of campaign funds, protecting citizens’ voting rights, improving K-12 education, and … Continued
New, higher wall separates North Springfield Elementary from beltway
North Springfield Elementary School is literally a stone’s throw from the Capitol Beltway. Local government leaders and neighborhood groups worked with VDOT and the companies in charge of the HOT lanes project, Transurban and Fluor, to install a higher wall between the school (at 7602 Heming Court) and the beltway. State Del. Vivian Watts; Braddock District Supervisor John … Continued
Shop Annandale: gift ideas – part 1
If you’re not psyched about fighting the mall crowds and prefer a more personal experience than that offered online, you might want to consider doing at least some of your holiday shopping right here in Annandale. If you’re shopping for a girl, you can find Hello Kitty pillows for $10 to $80 and a large … Continued
BRAC-133 project will create nightmare for Fairfax County commuters
A rendering of the new DOD building If the BRAC-133 project goes forward as planned, people living near the Mark Center in Alexandria can expect a traffic nightmare—and so can residents of Annandale and elsewhere in the region who must navigate through I-395 and other area roads to get to and from their jobs. Residents of … Continued
FCPS school board considers changes to school calendar
The Fairfax County School Board is expected to consider a proposed calendar for the 2011-12 school year at its Dec. 2 meeting. Sandy Evans, the Mason District representative on the school board, says one of her colleagues on the board plans to offer an amendment to remove Columbus Day as a holiday and add another … Continued
Support Small Business Saturday and ‘Buy Annandale’
If you’re planning to do some holiday shopping, why not consider checking out the small, one-of-a-kind shops in Annandale? If you shop today in neighborhood stores, you’ll be taking part in the first Annual Small Business Saturday initiative on Nov. 27, along with the Annandale Chamber of Commerce’s Buy Annandale campaign. Small Business Saturday, sandwiched between Black Friday and … Continued
Cats removed from Annandale home will be available for adoption
Here’s an update on the cat hoarding case from a former cat rescuer: Fairfax County Animal Control collected 168 cats from 7100 Village Drive, Annandale. Most of the cats were relinquished by the owners. They have been examined by a vet at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, treated for medical needs, and are being housed … Continued
History commissioner brings life to suffragist hero
“Mr. President, how long must women wait for liberty?” These words were hung on banners at the gates of the White House as women marched to demand the right to vote in 1917. These words also began Lynne Garvey-Hodge’s re-enactment of suffragist Mrs. Robert Walker at a presentation at the home of Marie Reinsdorf in … Continued
‘It just sort of crept up on us,’ says Annandale cat hoarder
“It just sort of crept up on us. It’s what we lived for,” says Annandale cat hoarder Eleanor Kaufer about the rescue operation she ran with roommate Paula Burns that eventually led to a house filled with about 180 cats. Fairfax County Animal Control removed the cats (including the one pictured here) from the house at … Continued
Animal shelter seeks donations for 180 cats taken from Annandale cat hoarders
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FFCAS) is in desperate need of donations to help the cats taken from the cat hoarders on Village Drive in Annandale. Fairfax County Animal Control removed cats (including the ones pictured here) from the house at 7100 Village Drive, Annandale, throughout the weekend. According to Animal Control, more than 160 … Continued