Tag: community events
Immigrants share stories of hope, hardship, and success
People from various countries shared stories of hope, hard times, resilience, and success at a celebration for National Immigrants Day on Oct. 31 in Annandale. The event, organized by the Asian American Community Center, was held at American Legion Post 1976 and also featured Asian food, entertainment, and a display of dozens of international flags … Continued
Boo! Halloween at the Asian Night Market
The monsters, witches, and cartoon characters were out in force on Oct. 31 for the Halloween edition of the DMV Asian Night Market in Annandale on Oct. 31. The monthly festivals are held in front of the ACCA Child Development Center at 7200 Columbia Pike. The events feature dozens of food and other vendors, live … Continued
Annandale Parade celebrates Bolivian and American culture
Thousands of people – many wearing Halloween costumes – lined Columbia Pike Saturday for the Annandale Parade. About 75 organizations participated, including Bolivian dance groups, community organizations, local businesses, schools, Scout troops, first responders, and political candidates. The Annandale Parade, an annual tradition since 1950, is sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce. Scenes from … Continued
Mason Art Festival brings creative inspiration to Annandale
The Mason District Art Festival brought loads of art and a spirit of creativity to Columbia Pike on Saturday. Artists and crafters displayed paintings, pottery, and jewelry; residents participated in communal art projects; and performers entertained the crowd with music, dance, drama, and stand-up comedy. The festival, organized by the Mason District Arts Council with … Continued
Join the community at an Art Festival Oct. 17
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council The second annual Mason District Art Festival hits Annandale on Saturday, Oct. 17. The signature event of the Mason District Arts Council, the festival will fill the ACCA Child Development Center parking lot at 7200 Columbia Pike from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organized and … Continued
Library hosts an open house on Oct. 17 before it closes for two years
.tq George Mason Regional Library is holding one last event before it closes for a two-year renovation project. On Oct. 17, the public is invited to “See You Later! George Mason Library Celebration and Open House,” 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at 7001 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The event features speakers, entertainment, a “shelfie” station, crafts, … Continued
Join the Tree Rescue Extravaganza
Come out and help your neighbors save a tree! Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM is sponsoring the countywide Tree Rescue Extravaganza II from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1. PRISM, which stands for Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, is a coalition of agencies, nonprofits, and residents who come together to tackle invasive species in a region. … Continued
Annandale’s Oak Hill: Lots of history, no ghosts
Members of the public got a chance to tour Annandale’s oldest house and explore the property’s 275-year-old boxwood grove on Oak Hill Day on Sept. 25. The owners of Oak Hill, currently Joe and Laura Braceland, are required to open the home to the public once a year as required by a county easement. … Continued
Arts scene emerges in Mason District
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council A healthy arts scene is emerging here in Annandale, as the Mason District Arts Council is attracting and supporting new collaborations and events. One of the goals of the Arts Council is to encourage more art and cultural activities in the community by committing to … Continued
Culmore residents celebrate Hispanic Heritage
With the immigrant community in Culmore going through hard times, a festival on Sept. 15 brought residents of all ages outside to celebrate Hispanic culture and arts. That was the focus of Culmore Day on Sept. 19 in Bailey’s Crossroads, held in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. Residents are on edge, and many are spending … Continued
Mason District roars into fall with numerous art offerings
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council The art landscape continues to expand across Annandale and Mason District with a number of exciting opportunities and some new players on the scene. Following the success of the Mason Arts 250 initiative, the Mason District Arts Council has plans for a festival, some shared … Continued
George Mason Regional Library will close Oct. 23 for renovations
George Mason Regional Library is scheduled to close next month for a two-year renovation project. The library’s last day will be Oct. 23. In advance of the closure, the shelves will become increasingly bare as staff transfer books to storage or other libraries. George Mason Friends will host its annual Fall Book Sale Sept. 24-27, … Continued
Culmore families come together for Unity in the Community
Free toys for kids, resources for adults, and free food for everyone: that’s the concept of the Unity in the Community event in Culmore. George Mason University’s Place-Based Initiative and the Mason Police District sponsored the event, which took place on Aug. 10 just a few hours after an ICE raid in Culmore. The Unity … Continued
Annandale celebrates National Night Out
The National Night Out celebration at the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike on Aug. 4 drew crowds of people for food, raffle prizes, entertainment, and a chance to learn about fire safety from the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department. The event, hosted by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, featured giveaways from local businesses, free food … Continued
Registration open for Mason District Art Festival
By James Albright Interested in showing your art for an appreciative audience right here in Annandale? For the second year, the Mason District Arts Council is hosting a hometown Art Festival, and they are looking for artists who want to participate in this unique activity. Last year’s Art Festival featured 28 artists and a full … Continued