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Mosaic Arts is more than an art gallery
Mosaic Arts, the new art gallery next to the Mosaic District, is more than a showcase for local artists; the gallery also has a studio offering art classes. There are two-hour workshops scheduled in acrylic painting, abstract painting, drawing, mosaics, and other topics. There are also creative happy hours where participants choose the medium they … Continued
Speech pathologist opens an office in Annandale
Speech-language pathologist Louise Chamberlin and her husband Omer Al Khanchi celebrated the opening of their new office Feb. 25 in Annandale. The practice, called Get Talking, is at 7535 Little River Turnpike, Suite 101B. Chamberlin offers speech therapy to clients of all ages. She specializes in assistive technology and augmentative-alternative communication for non-verbal children. … Continued
Seniors Helping Seniors will help older people live independently
Older people who want to continue to live independently in their homes have a new option for making that happen. Kurt Gray, the former director of driver education for the AAA Club Alliance, is launching a Seniors Helping Seniors franchise in mid-March serving Annandale, Springfield, and other areas in Fairfax County. The program recruits active … Continued
Beer garden to open in Annandale
The last empty storefront at the EastGate Square shopping center on John Marr Drive is going to be a beer garden. That was confirmed by workers fixing up the interior space. It is unclear whether “Beer Garden” will be the official name of the place, but it has been added to the shopping center’s sign … Continued
Women’s health office opens in Annandale
There’s a new healthcare option for women in Annandale. The Elite Gynecology Center will open on Feb. 21 at 3301 Woodburn Road, Suite 309. The founder, Dr. Nadine Hammoud, provides preventive care, annual exams, screenings, and minimally invasive surgery. She addresses such issues as abnormal periods, pelvic pain, birth control, menopause, hormonal disorders, infections, infertility, … Continued
A vape shop with a twist is coming to Annandale
Can Annandale handle another vape shop? Apparently, it can. The Hidden Cloud Smoke Shop is coming to 7031 Little River Turnpike, unit 11-B, in Great World Plaza. They’re aiming for an April 1 opening. This one will be a little different. According to the company’s Instagram, the shop will sell anime, videogame merchandise, and “exotic … Continued
Health clinic to open in Annandale
A Patient First health clinic is opening in the new retail building on the corner of John Marr Drive and Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Patient First offers walk-in urgent care for routine injuries and illnesses, flu shots, and primary care for patients without a regular physician. The facility has on-site x-rays, lab testing, prescription … Continued
Metropolitan Orthodontics signs on as a Taste of Annandale sponsor
Metropolitan Orthodontics sees the value in participating in community events. The practice has signed on as one of the first sponsors of the 2023 Taste of Annandale to introduce its services to a wider community, says owner Kristin Nelson. The Taste of Annandale, scheduled for April 29, is a community festival with live entertainment, children’s … Continued
Popcorn shop to open in Seven Corners
Robin Rinearson, the owner of Jake’s Ice Cream in Barcroft Plaza, is opening Jack’s Gourmet Popcorn in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. It will be located between Michaels and The Vacuum Center. Rinearson hopes to open the shop by the end of March. The popcorn will be made on-site. In addition to regular popcorn, there … Continued
Indoor dog park with bar to open in 2023
Dog-owning beer lovers, rejoice. A new concept combining those interests is expected to open in Shirlington next August. Snouts & Stouts, at 2709 Oakland St. in Arlington, will be an indoor dog park with a bar. “One of the biggest reasons I started this business is because of my immense love of dogs,” says founder … Continued
Aqua-Tots swim school to open this spring
The Aqua-Tots swim school, set to open in Barcroft Plaza this spring, will focus on swimming lessons for kids from four months old to age 12. It’s going into the space formerly occupied by Chico’s Natural Pet Market. Chico’s moved into another storefront in Barcroft Plaza on the other side of Harris Teeter. Aqua-Tots offers … Continued
Sushi carryout place coming to hospital
Hissho Sushi Inc. is opening a carryout counter in January at Inova Fairfax Hospital, the Washington Business Journal reports. The company also plans to open four more locations at other Inova hospitals. The food at each Hissho Sushi location is made fresh on-site. The company offers unusual types of sushi, such as a “Cheetos Flamin’ … Continued
Tobacco Lux opens in Annandale
Annandale’s newest vape shop, Tobacco Lux, is a family-owned business. The store, at 7109 Columbia Pike, “meets all your smoking needs,” says the manager, who goes by A.J. That includes vaporizers, vape juice, hookahs, vape pens, CBD products, kratom, water pipes, cigars, tobacco, cigarette-rolling machines. and more. Customers must be at least 21. The new … Continued
Chico’s hosts holiday party with pets
The holidays are all about celebrating with family – and that includes our beloved pets. Chico’s Natural Pet Market is hosting a Holiday Fur All Party Dec. 18, 2:30-8 p.m., at 6464-C Lincolnia Road in Barcroft Plaza for animal lovers and their pets. That’s Chico’s temporary space until the new store opens a couple of … Continued
Naborforce matches seniors with helpers
Naborforce, a company that matches seniors who need a hand with errands or household chores with someone who can help, just became available in Annandale last week. The program is similar to the village concept underway in some communities, such as Lake Barcroft, which recruits volunteers to help their older neighbors – except Naborforce is … Continued