December 26, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: children

The horses are back for the summer

#animals, #children, #schools
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Preschoolers at Congressional School enjoy rides on Tinkerbell, seen here with camp counselor Julia Utting.  Back in the day when the Annandale area was dotted with farms, horses were a common sight. They’re gone now, as the area has urbanized. But there is still one place left in Mason District where you can find horses … Continued

Grand opening of Princessland today

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The entrance to Princessland is on Maple Place. The public is invited to the grand opening of Princessland, a spa for girls, at 7224 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Saturday, May 27, at 3 p.m. Coupons, door prizes, and raffles will be available at today’s event. Princessland offers hair styling, manicures, pedicures, facials, and makeovers for girls … Continued

Volunteer program involving older adults in schools recognized by governor

#children, #education, #schools, #seniors, #volunteers

A GrandInvolve volunteer works with a student at Parklawn Elementary School. [FCPS] The GrandInvolve program, in which older adults help young students with academic skills, was recognized with a 2017 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award. GrandInvolve is in six Fairfax County elementary schools, including Parklawn in Mason District. The program, launched three years ago, … Continued

Kids Choice center could become a day care center for seniors and banquet hall

#children, #entertainment, #land use, #Recreation, #redevelopment, #seniors, #sports, #zoning
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The Kids Choice recreation center. The owners of the property occupied by the Kids Choice sports center at 4317 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, hope to transform it into a combination adult day care center and banquet hall. During the day, the new facility would be used as a day center for elderly people, including those with … Continued

New gym completed at Bailey’s Elementary School

#Bailey's Elementary School, #children, #Recreation, #schools
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The new gym at Bailey’s Upper. Bailey’s Upper Elementary School now has a 5,000-square-foot gymnasium plus an outdoor playground and ball field. The new gym was officially opened April 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bailey’s patrols gather for the ribbon-cutting. In the foreground, left to right: Principal Marie Lemmon, School Board Chair Sandy Evans, Mason … Continued

Sponsors, food vendors sought for Taste of Annandale

#arts, #businesses, #children, #community events, #community organizations, #entertainment, #food, #restaurants, #Taste of Annandale, #youths

Staff from the Annangol Korean BBQ restaurant at the 2016 Taste of Annandale. The Taste of Annandale, a community festival in the heart of the community on Oct. 14, offers owners of restaurants and other businesses a great way to showcase what they have to offer and draw new customers. Several thousand people came to … Continued