Tag: children

Pick up a free backpack at Wireless Zone
Families are invited to pick up a free backpack full of school supplies at Wireless Zone and TCC stores on Sunday, July 31. That includes the Wireless Zone at 7301 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The giveaways will take place 1-4 p.m. on a first-come-first-served basis while supplies last. The backpack program is sponsored by … Continued

Culmore kids explore the watershed
Friends of Holmes Run hosted 22 kids from the Culmore/Bailey’s Crossroads area last week for a watershed exploration at the Holmes Run Stream Valley Park east of Columbia Pike. The kids got a close-up view of the watershed and wildlife and carried out various science activities. They learned why Holmes Run is so important for … Continued

Donations sought for school supplies
It’s still the middle of the summer, but it’s not too early to plan ahead for the start of school. Britepaths is asking for donations of backpacks and funds for school supplies for students in the Justice and Fairfax high school pyramids. The nonprofit’s Collect for Kids Back to School Program will benefit 2,500 students … Continued

Health Dept. offers vaccine to kids under 5
Fairfax County Health Department sites are providing Covid vaccinations to children age 6 months to age 5, as of June 21. Appointments are not necessary. The vaccinations are available at Health Department clinics, including the one at 7611 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Only the Moderna vaccine will be available for the youngest children at … Continued

Peruvian festival focuses on children
Mason District Park was transformed into a celebration of Peruvian culture for kids May 15, with performances, crafts, and food. The Festival for Children (II Festival Del Niño) was hosted by the nonprofit Fundación Puro Peru. The goal, said organizer Silvia Orellana of Annandale, is to educate children of Peruvian heritage about their culture. That’s … Continued

AHS hosts summer sports camps
Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is hosting summer sports camps for rising second-graders through rising 9th graders led by Annandale coaches. The five-day camps run every day 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Register here. Here are the camp offerings: • Multi-Sport Camp – June 13-17 at Holmes Middle School. Basketball, … Continued

Preschool hosts silent auction
The Sleepy Hollow Preschool Parent Cooperative invites the community to participate in its annual silent auction. The auction features 150 items – including tickets to Arena Stage, Wolftrap, and the Kennedy Center; gift cards to the Foxfire Grill, Audacious Aleworks, and Lebanese Taverna; a Ukrainian Easter egg decorating class; and much, much more. View the … Continued

Families invited to volunteer festival
Families are invited to Spring-it On, a volunteer festival and fundraiser April 30 hosted by Kids Give Back. The event, 1-4 p.m., at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 8922 Little River Turnpike in Fairfax, features service projects, face painting, music, food, raffles, and games. Families will have an opportunity to participate in the following service projects: Filling … Continued

Lego attraction coming to Springfield
A Legoland Discovery Center is coming to the Springfield Town Center. The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, the owner of the shopping mall, announced an agreement with Merlin Entertainments to open a 32,000-square-foot indoor attraction in 2023. The Legoland Discovery Center will offer Lego-themed rides, a 4D theater, and other attractions, as well as a … Continued
Zoning board rules against treehouse
The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals ruled Feb. 2 that the Dapoigny family cannot keep their treehouse on the front lawn of their home in the Wakefield Chapel Estates subdivision in Annandale. “This is a difficult decision,” said BZA Vice Chair James Hart, but the BZA cannot overrule the zoning regulations approved by the … Continued
Registration open for Pinecrest camp
Registration is open for Pinecrest Pavilion, a summer camp program at Pinecrest School in Annandale. Pinecrest Pavilion offers rising K-6 grade campers a fun-filled day of indoor and outdoor in-person play and learning. Activities include arts and crafts, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) experiments, nature discovery, games and puzzles, and more. There are … Continued

Schedule set for Hidden Oaks camps
Registration is now open for summer camps at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale. The camp schedule wasn’t included in the printed version of the spring Parktakes due to the expansion and renovation underway at the nature center. Hidden Oaks camps will be conducted outdoors, except during bad weather. Maximum attendance has been reduced to … Continued

Hundreds of children make holiday crafts at ON-Annandale event
Kids decorate ceramic bowls with decoupage paper and glitter. More than 300 children and families made gifts for their families and friends Dec. 4 at the Fairmont Gardens apartments hosted by the Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale program. The event was organized by FACETS, a nonprofit that serves families and individuals affected by poverty, hunger, and homelessness.

Toy donations will help children in need enjoy the holidays
Your generosity can help ensure underserved children and youths aren’t neglected during the holidays. Here are a few ways to help: The Mason Police District is hosting a Toy and Pajama Drive for Children in Need.
Santa’s Ride toy collection event scheduled for Dec. 14
Santa’s Ride in Annandale. [File photo] Every year, since 1988, the Fairfax County Police Motor Squad – with help from other local law enforcement agencies – has been collecting toys for children in the hospital.