Tag: children
BalletNova: Mason’s mecca for dance
BalletNova teacher Irina Wunder. BalletNova, the dance studio in Bailey’s Crossroads, is not just about little girls in tutus and buns dreaming about Swan Lake and sugar plum fairies. The school (3443 Carlin Springs Road) also offers classes for classes for kids and adults in modern dance, jazz, hip hop, tap, pilates, and yoga-based stretching. … Continued
Registration for Mason District Little League closes Aug. 15
The MDLL spring 2011 all-star team for 11-12 year-olds. Hey kids, get off the couch and get ready to play ball! The deadline for registering for the fall season of the Mason District Little League (MDLL) is Aug. 15. MDLL provides teeball and baseball opportunities for boys and girls ages 4-12 in Annandale, Alexandria, and … Continued
Annandale man arrested for sexually molesting children in daycare
Thomas Police from the Mason station arrested a 28-year-old Annandale man for two counts of aggravated sexual battery after receiving complaints that he had inappropriately touched children at a home childcare facility at 6412 Holyoke Drive. Elwood Lewis “Louis” Thomas was a resident of that address, which was also the site of Happy Land Daycare. … Continued
Willston Center’s many programs will need to be relocated
The Willston Center On a recent weekday at the Willston Multicultural Center in Seven Corners, the Computer Clubhouse was packed with kids, a couple of men were playing a lively game of ping pong in the Korean Senior Citizens Center, and it was party time in the Vietnamese Senior Center, with karaoke and dancing. All … Continued
Annandale area schools participating in summer meals program
Twenty-eight Fairfax County public schools, including 13 in Annandale/Mason District, are taking part in the U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded summer food service program. This program ensures that students who qualify for a free or reduced-price meal during the school can also have access to a free, nutritious breakfast, lunch, or both during the summer.The Fairfax … Continued
Race with Grace Snow Cone Lemonade Stand supports childhood cancer research
Grace and Tucker The Annandale community is invited to the Race with Grace Snow Cone Lemonade Stand Saturday, June 23, at the Broyhill Crest pool. The stand will be at 7212 Early St., Annandale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., during the season’s first swim meet. The event is hosted by Grace Sprano, a 4-year-old miracle child who … Continued
Park Authority Board updates
The following report is the latest in a series of occasional updates about Fairfax County Park Authority Board matters by at-large member and Annandale/Falls Church area resident Marie Reinsdorf. Greetings! Since my last update in early January, the Fairfax County Park Authority Board voted to approve the following: The Park Authority Board approved an agreement … Continued
A mad scramble for eggs
Crowds of children brought creatively decorated baskets to Mason District Park in Annandale Saturday morning for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. An incorrect listing on the Parks Authority website sent dozens of people to Hidden Oaks Nature Center by mistake but park staff directed them to the right spot, where they found the Easter Bunny … Continued
Summer camps at the Clark House
For the first time, the Fairfax County Park Authority will be having summer camps at the historic Clark House. There will be five science and technology-focused sessions for school-age children. The Victorian-era farmhouse, at 6332 Barcroft Mews Drive and Columbia Pike, is used for occasional meetings and can be rented for weddings or other private … Continued
New HQ for Annandale sports club
ABCG’s new headquarters The Annandale Boys and Girls Club plans to move into new larger quarters April 1. ABGC bought the former house at 4216 Annandale Road, formerly occupied by a plumbing company, because “we needed more space and more parking,” says the club’s president, Kip Germain. The club had been renting a smaller house … Continued
Play ball! It’s registration time for Mason District Little League
Calling all kids age 4-12: Baseball season is starting. Registration for baseball and teeball is now open for the Mason District Little League (MDLL) spring season and will close on March 20. The MDLL is an all-volunteer organization that serves Annandale, Alexandria, and Falls Church. The first games will be April 14 at Mason District … Continued
Children’s art on display at Mason Government Center
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross (center), art teacher Rita Duck McCarn (left), and some of her students. “Colorful Acadia,” by Isabella, age 8 A reception at the Mason District Government Center Friday evening showcased paintings by Annandale-based artist and teacher Rita Duck McCarn and her students. The Teacher + Student Exhibition, featuring works by Sloane and … Continued
‘Santa’s Ride’ brings toys to children at Fairfax Hospital
The 2010 Santa’s Ride The Fairfax County Police Motor Squad is heading up the 2011 Santa’s Ride for Children, an annual toy drive for kids at Fairfax Hospital and for those who might not have a cheerful holiday season without your help. Members of the public are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys, games, and … Continued
Green Spring Gardens holds a holiday open house
The public is invited to a festively decorated Green Spring Gardens Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m., for a free Gardeners’ Holiday Open House. The Blue Sky Puppet Theatre will perform a holiday children’s show at 2 p.m. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased in advance. Also on hand: a collection of German nutcrackers, Lionel toy … Continued
Change of leadership for Phillips School
Phillips Big changes are coming to the Phillips Programs for Children and Families, which operates the Phillips School in Annandale. Sally Sibley, who has been president and CEO for 42 years, is retiring at the end of September. The Phillips board of trustees has named Nancy Mercer to take on that role, beginning Oct. 1. … Continued