Tag: community events
Hundreds gather for Black Lives Matter rally in Annandale
What was planned as a small family-friendly Black Lives Matter march and rally by a group of Mason Crest Elementary School parents to teach kids about racial justice and the value of protest, attracted many hundreds of participants. After marching along Columbia Pike from Barcroft Plaza to the Mason Government Center June 8, there was … Continued
Two community events for social justice in Annandale on June 8
The Annandale community is invited to two marches on Monday, June 8, in support of racial justice and Black Lives Matter. June 8 marks the two-week anniversary of the death of George Floyd, who died after a police officer in Minneapolis knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. There will be march and gathering … Continued
Drive-by celebration honors Annandale HS graduates
The Class of 2020 missed out on prom, the all-night graduation party, and spring sports. The stay-at-home order aimed at curbing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic put a stop to all the fun activities that cap off 12 years of schooling. As one Annandale High School student put: “Senior year kind of sucked.” But while they … Continued
Thousands take part in Fairfax NAACP rally for racial justice
At last 2,000 people – of all races and ages – gathered for a Car Rally for Justice for Black Lives sponsored by the Fairfax County NAACP at the Fairfax Government Center June 3. The signs carried by participants reflected anger at the murder of George Floyd on a Minneapolis street by a police officer … Continued
People wait for hours for COVID tests in Annandale
People stay in their cars while getting a COVID test. Hundreds of people waited for hours at a free COVID-19 testing event at Annandale High School on Saturday. The testing event was hosted by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Fairfax County Health Department. Those agencies are holding a similar COVID testing event … Continued
Free drive-through COVID testing this weekend in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads
A zip code map from the Fairfax County coronavirus dashboard. The Virginia Department of Health and the Fairfax County Health Department are teaming up to provide free drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads this weekend. The testing will take place Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Annandale High School, 4700 … Continued
Community celebrates 97th birthday of Vince Guidi, Annandale’s first paid firefighter
Vince and Jeanne Guidi A parade of firetrucks, ambulances, and dozens of cars cruised by the home of former Annandale firefighter Vince Guidi on Annandale Road May 13 in honor of his 97th birthday. Guidi started volunteering at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department, Company 8. in 1944 and was hired as the first paid firefighter … Continued
Annandale community invited to honor Polish-American World War II veteran
The community is invited to join a “drive by” display of appreciation and remembrance on Saturday for a Polish World War II veteran who lives in Annandale. The event will honor Col. Romuald Lipinski, age 95, on the eve of the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino, of which he played a significant … Continued
Virginia governor declares state of emergency as coronavirus spreads
Gov. Northam speaks at a coronavirus briefing. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency March 12, as the number of people who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow. That declaration allows the governor to ease regulatory rules and more easily coordinate with federal officials. In addition, Northam said, large state-run conferences and events … Continued
Coach CJ event raises funds for scholarships
From the left: John Cascella, Nancy Joyner, Casey Tripp, and Kristin Joyner. Members of the Falls Church High School and Holmes Run Pool communities gathered at the Annandale Fire Station March 7 for food, dancing, and a silent auction. It was the sixth annual Coach CJ Celebration hosted by Nancy Joyner to celebrate the life … Continued
County seeks public input on strategic plan
Fairfax County is seeking feedback from the public on a draft strategic plan presented to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 25 by County Executive Bryan Hill. The strategic plan sets a clear, unified, community-driven vision for the next 10-20 years and provides a tool for focusing and prioritizing initiatives over the next three to five … Continued
Thai festival raises funds to combat human trafficking
Visumitra Vichayanggoon, an IT student at Mary Washington University, makes crispy Thai pancakes. A Thai Festival in Annandale Feb. 29 featured food and other vendors with the goal of raising awareness and funds for efforts to end child sex trafficking. The event, at the Timberman Masonic Lodge on Columbia Pike, was organized by Nelson Figueroa-Velez, … Continued
Springdale community celebrates Black History Month
A few of the family photos on display at the Black History Program at Bailey’s Community Center. Residents of the historically black community of Springdale in Bailey’s Crossroads celebrated their heritage at a Black History Month program at Bailey’s Community Center Feb. 22. The program honored the history and life of the community with music, … Continued
Public invited to governor’s Diversity Forum
Add caption Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s office is hosting five Diversity Forums around the state, including one at the James Lee Community Center, March 25, 6-8:30 p.m. At these sessions, members of the community can provide input on Virginia’s first-ever Strategic Plan for Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. The James Lee Community Center is at 2855 … Continued
ReelAbilities Film Festival promotes awareness of people with different abilities
A scene from “Cheers of JOY.” The ReelAbilities Film Festival, Feb. 20-March 1, offers films that promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities. The films – a mix of dramas, documentaries, and shorts – are screened at various venues throughout the region, including the Pozez Jewish … Continued