Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Registration open for spring break camp

Registration is underway for spring break camps operated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. The camps, for students in grades 1-6, run March 25-29, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at eight locations, including the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church and the Willston Multicultural Center in Seven Corners. Camp hours are 8:30 … Continued

Park Authority hiring summer camp leaders

The Fairfax County Park Authority is hiring people for full-time jobs in its Rec-PAC summer camp program. The program seeks “creative, high-energy, motivated” candidates to serve as site directors, camp leaders, and inclusion leaders. Pay ranges from $16.87 to $23.75 an hour depending on experience, education, and certifications. All summer employees will be offered a … Continued

Inova opens clinic for sick children

Inova celebrated the grand opening of a clinic for sick children Jan. 18 in Seven Corners. The Inova Cares Pediatric Sick Clinic, the first of its kind in the Inova system, provides care for children who have such common symptoms as fevers, ear infections, and sore throats so they can return to daycare or school … Continued

Unfolded strollers allowed on Connector buses

It’s just gotten a lot easier to take small children on Fairfax Connector buses. A new policy that took effect Sept. 1 allows adults to bring a stroller on board without having to fold it and hold the child in their lap. Strollers are now permitted in the ADA-accessible seating area of the bus but … Continued

Kids invited to join the Cub Scouts

Boys and girls in the Annandale/Mason District area are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 855. The pack offers year-round family-friendly activities, from camping to rockets to pinewood derby car races. For more information, come to the Join Scouting Night at Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church, 3435 Sleepy Hollow Road, on Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m., … Continued

Registration open for Stingrays softball

The Virginia Stingrays recreational softball league is recruiting players for the fall season. Registration is free for first-time 8 and under players (born in 2014 or later) and 10u players (born 2012-2013). A $40 uniform fee is required. The Stingrays are also recruiting 12u and 18u players. All practices and games are in the Annandale … Continued

Britepaths seeks donations for students

Britepaths is asking the community to help provide 2,500 students with new backpacks and school supplies. The backpacks will be distributed to students with identified needs in the Justice and Fairfax high school pyramids, including Glen Forest Elementary School, Bailey’s Upper Elementary, and Justice High School. Donations can be made to Britepaths online by Aug. … Continued