Tag: community events
2021 Taste of Annandale canceled
The Taste of Annandale brought the community together for food, entertainment, and fun. The Annandale-Mason Roundtable has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Taste of Annandale. In 2020, the Taste of Annandale was canceled due to the COVID pandemic. “This year, our ability to reliably launch and conduct a Taste at our normal … Continued
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics set for September
A beach ball wallyball game at Providence RECenter during the 2019 Senior Olympics. The 2021 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics are definitely a go for 2021. Athletic competitions for athletes 50+ will be held Sept. 18-30 at venues throughout Northern Virginia. “There may be a few events missing due to unavailable venues, but we hope to … Continued
Annandale resident seeks more recognition for memorial to tragic accident
The memorial at Howrey Field Park. A tragic accident in Annandale 54 years ago, won’t be forgotten as long as some dedicated local residents keep the memory alive. On June 1, 1967, six soldiers who were putting up lights and a flagpole at Howrey Field Park in Annandale died after a pole hit a live … Continued
Residents demand answers on parking lot in Justice Park
A meeting on a proposed parking lot in Justice Park was held in the park’s outdoor classroom. About 100 people showed up at a meeting at Justice Park Sunday afternoon to learn more about a plan to create a parking lot in the park – and strategize on how to fight it. Fairfax County Public … Continued
Boys invited to an open house for Cub Scout Pack 150
Cub Scouts in Pack 150 enjoy an outing before the pandemic. All boys in kindergarten through fourth grade and their parents are invited to a Scouting Night and Open House to learn about Cub Scout Pack 150 and the fun programs Scouting has to offer. The event is Monday, April 26, 6-8 p.m., at Mason … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is on for October 2021
Crowds enjoy the show at the 2019 Taste of Annandale. The Taste of Annandale will be back this fall – bigger and better than ever. The 2021 festival will be Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive.
Annandale vigil honors victims of Atlanta shootings
   More than 200 people gathered in Annandale March 22 for a candlelight vigil to mourn the Asian American victims of a mass shooting in Atlanta last week and to speak out against racist and misogynistic violence. The event, at the Peace Statue on Little River Turnpike, drew people from a diverse mix … Continued
Join the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Petal Porch Parade
A cherry blossom adorns a Broyhill Crest neighborhood sign in Annandale. Since the Cherry Blossom Parade is another casualty of the COVID pandemic, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is encouraging people in the Metro D.C. area to decorate their porches and yards instead to “help spread joy to your neighbors.” The Petal Porch Parade will … Continued
Mason police commander to address street racing complaints
The car show in Annandale on Feb. 25. Capt. Shawn Adcock, the new commander of the Mason Police Station, is working on addressing the complaints about street racing in Annandale. Many residents have complained about noise and speeding on Little River Turnpike and surrounding streets after 10 p.m. last week following an informal meetup of … Continued
Native seedling sale starts this week
American Beautyberry Orders open Feb. 2 for the 2021 native seedling sale hosted by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District. Seedlings can be picked up April 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and April 17, 9 a.m.-noon at the Sleepy Hollow Bath and Racquet Club, 3516 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church.
Drive-by parade in Annandale will honor WWII veteran on her 100th birthday
A display of veterans at the Mission BBQ restaurant in Chantilly features George and Genevieve Desmarais. Members of the community are invited to join a drive-by salute on Jan. 3 in Annandale in honor of Genevieve Desmarais’ 100th birthday. Desmarais, a World War 11 veteran, lives at Brightview Senior Living on Gallows Road with her … Continued
Volunteers tackle trash along Americana Drive
Despite the rain, 15 volunteers put in two hours of work on Veterans’ Day to clean up trash and construction debris along Americana Drive in Annandale. The event was sponsored by Friends of Accotink Creek and the Fairfax County Restoration Project (FRCP). Conrad Mehan of the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services … Continued
Boy Scouts seek food donations for the needy
Troop 150 at a pre-pandemic Scouting for Food event. Boy Scout Troop 150 will be gathering food donations for a local food bank Sunday, Nov. 15, 11:3 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Annandale United Methodist Church parking lot. “Scouts usually go door to door in November collecting food for the needy, but the current public health … Continued
Volunteers needed for Americana Drive cleanup
Volunteers collect trash on American Drive in 2018. Americana Drive in Annandale is a magnet for litter and discarded construction debris, but periodic cleanups help keep the trash from overwhelming the area between the road and the beltway sound wall. The next cleanup is scheduled for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Local residents and … Continued
Kids Give Back hosts family volunteer activities
A Kids Give Back event in August. Families interested in teaching children about the importance of helping their community are encouraged to join an upcoming Family Volunteer Day hosted by Kids Give Back. The program was founded by Denise Gavilan, a resident of the Mantua neighborhood just west of Annandale. The next event, on Oct. … Continued