Tag: community events
Above the beltway, protestors call for fair elections
By Julia Key If you drove on the beltway under the pedestrian bridge in Annandale near the Audrey Moore Rec Center on Sunday afternoon, you would have seen American flags and signs calling for free and fair elections. This event, organized by local chapters of Indivisible and members of the Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, was … Continued
Pride celebration is all about love, visibility, and community
By Julia Key Rainbow flags, bags, shirts, and shoes took over the Mosaic District in Merrifield for its fifth annual Pride Celebration on Saturday. Strawberry Park was filled with Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton music, as over a hundred people danced and cheered for Pride Month. Drag Queen Tara Hoot took to the stage to … Continued
Annandale Rotary Club hosts Flags for Our Heroes June 14-July 4
Community members are invited to participate in the Annandale Rotary Club’s Flags for Our Heroes project. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the club will install 250 full-size American flags in downtown Annandale from Flag Day, June 14, to the Fourth of July. “This is an opportunity to bring our community … Continued
An annual ceremony commemorates a tragedy at Howrey Park
By Julia Key On Monday, the fifth annual memorial ceremony was held at Howrey Field in Annandale to commemorate the 58th anniversary of a tragic accident that claimed the lives of six soldiers. The soldiers, from the 77th Port Construction Engineer Company at Fort Belvoir, were developing what is now Howrey Field Park as a … Continued
Braddock Bark connects humans with dogs
By Julia Key Barking could be heard from the entrance of Accotink Park on Saturday as people and their dogs gathered for the annual Braddock Bark on a sunny 78-degree day. The event was hosted by Braddock District Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Celebrate Fairfax, and the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Braddock Bark … Continued
A Songkran Festival is celebrated in Annandale
Community members celebrated the Thai Songkran (New Year’s) Festival in Annandale on May 30 with food, dance, music, a ritual ceremony, a beauty contest, a fashion show, and a Muay Thai demonstration. The event, at the ACCA Child Development Center parking lot at 7200 Columbia Pike, was hosted by the Thai American Association of Washington … Continued
Meet an artist Thursday at Down the Line
The community is invited to a display sof artworks and a talk by multimedia artist DeVante Capers at the Down the Line Sports Center on Thursday, May 28, 6-8 p.m. Down the Line, at 4311 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, is the area’s premier pickleball venue. The event will also feature a pop-up market with musubi, mini-cakes, … Continued
Large Asian event happening in Annandale on May 23
UPDATE: Due to the rain forecast for tomorrow, the performances are canceled. The food vendors/Night Market, community organizations, and non-food vendors will move forward as planned. The rest of the event is rain or shine. The community is invited to an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Saturday, May 23, 2-6 p.m., … Continued
Community invited to a health fair on May 16
A community health fair on Saturday, May 16, is bringing resources and hands-on experiences focusing on how residents can get stronger, live longer, and stay connected. The Stronger Together Health Fair will be at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall, at 7128 Columbia Pike, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The event is hosted by the Connection … Continued
A Seven Corners block party has a serious message
A block party at the Wilston Multicultural Center in Seven Corners on May 9 featured free food, clothing, and backpacks, plus entertainment, kids’ activities, and health screenings. It also focused on something a lot of people don’t want to think about. The event was sponsored by Infinite Legacy, an organization that encourages people to consider … Continued
Come to an arts event in Mason District
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council If you are looking for a chance to see new artwork or meet some local creators, there are several opportunities in Mason District. The May arts calendar features two ongoing art shows, two music performances, and some much-needed social time with the greater arts community. … Continued
Write a brief play for a Mason Arts 250 performance
A new call for one-act plays or recitations joins a busy cultural summer season in Annandale. The Mason District Arts Council is looking for community members to pen original short-form scripts or perform recitations of historical narratives. This project is part of the larger Mason Arts 250 initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration … Continued
Art in Daily Spaces returns with the theme ‘Journey to Belonging’
Art in Daily Spaces is back in Annandale for the third year, transforming local establishments – businesses, churches, and government offices – into a community-wide gallery of local and regional artists. The exhibit features the work of 10 artists in seven different locations, mostly along Columbia Pike, through May 31. The public is invited to … Continued
Health & Wellness: You’re being sold a better life – thousands of times a day
By Rachel Martin The average person is exposed to somewhere between 4,000 and 10,000 advertisements every single day. At first, that number sounds ridiculous. But when you factor in social media, TV, podcasts, emails, billboards – it adds up quickly. And here’s the important part: The best ads don’t just sell products. They tap into … Continued
Kites soar at a festival in Mason District Park
Brilliantly colored kites soared over Mason District Park Saturday at the Basant Kite Festival, an event that also featured music, food, and vendors selling elaborate jewelry and clothing. The event was a smaller version of the annual Basant kite festivals held in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal to welcome the spring season, said organizer Sadaf … Continued