Tag: community events
Church members fix up homes for residents who can no longer do the work themselves
A Rebuilding Together volunteer paints the garage door at the Hua’s house in Mason District. Dozens of volunteers fixed up two houses in Mason District April 27 as part of Annandale Christian Community for Action’s (ACCA) Rebuilding Together program. At one of the homes, volunteers painted the exterior and interior, did some yardwork, and installed grab … Continued
The Annandale carnival – a fun outing for some, a lifestyle for others
The Annandale carnival – at the Kmart parking lot through April 14 – is more than a destination for a fun outing – it’s a workplace with over 60 employees. “We’re all like a family,” says crew member Terrie Johnson. Dreamland Amusements is a family-owned business that was established in … Continued
Fairfax County to give away free LED light bulbs
Energy Action Fairfax is again partnering with the Fairfax County Public Library to host six LED light bulb exchanges throughout the county this spring. One free LED will be given out to everyone who shows up. You’ll also be able to get up to four free LED light bulbs if you bring for each incandescent … Continued
The fifth annual Taste of Annandale set for Oct. 5
Crowds converge on Tom Davis Drive for the 2018 Taste of Annandale. The Taste of Annandale has gotten bigger and better every year. This year’s festival, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tom Davis Drive, promises to be the biggest one yet. There will be live entertainment all day, a 5K race, restaurants, food trucks, … Continued
Strategic plan for Fairfax County to focus on nine priority areas
Residents discuss their vision for the future of Fairfax County at the James Lee Community Center in March. As a result of a community engagement process on the future of Fairfax County, nine areas were identified to form the basis of the county’s strategic plan. The strategic plan will set a clear, unified, community-driven vision for … Continued
Moms invited to fitness sessions at Annandale HS
Fitness trainer Yousof Faryar is hosting an exercise class for moms every Saturday, March 30-June 29, at 8 a.m., at the Annandale High School track. “I use resistance bands, medicine balls, weights, ladders – whatever it takes to get smiles and sweat,” Faryar says. He doesn’t want to scare off beginners by calling it a … Continued
Carnival coming to Annandale
One of the rides in the upcoming Annandale carnival. [Dreamland Amusements] A carnival is coming to the Kmart parking lot on John Marr Drive in Annandale April 4-14. There will be 19-20 rides plus games and food stands, says Bob De Stefano, a consultant with Dreamland Amusements. Rides include a large Ferris wheel with more … Continued
Community offers input in Fairfax County strategic planning process
The community conversation at James Lee Community Center. Economic development, affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and of course, traffic congestion: These are some of the major issues Fairfax County residents believe the county needs to focus on in its strategic plan. Those recommendations surfaced at a community discussion that drew nearly 100 people to the James … Continued
Share your vision for the future of Fairfax County
Community members are invited to share their views on a strategic plan that will shape the future of Fairfax County. A moderated conversation session will be held March 6, 7-8:30 p.m., at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, in Falls Church. Register here. The county is interested in residents’ hopes for the future … Continued
Donate your unneeded books
If decluttering expert Marie Kondo has gotten you weeding through your book collection – or you’re otherwise thinking about downsizing – the Falls Church Area Branch of the AAUW wants your unneeded books. The organization is holding its annual book sale April 12-13 at the Falls Church Community Center. It’s a fundraiser for scholarships for … Continued
Rotary Club’s lottery features $5,000 prize
The Annandale Rotary Foundation is selling lottery tickets that could net the winner a grand prize of $5,000. Second prize is $1,500, and there will be four $250 prizes. Tickets are $100 each. Only 350 tickets are printed – but only 271 were sold last year – so there’s a good chance of winning. Several … Continued
Community invited to fifth annual Coach CJ Celebration
Fun times at the Coach CJ Celebration. The community is invited to enjoy food, music, dancing, and a silent auction at the fifth annual Coach CJ Celebration Saturday, March 2, 7-10 p.m., at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall. This family-friendly, Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for local youths offers a fun evening for people of … Continued
Volunteers clean up Americana Drive
Most of these girls are students at Poe Middle School. If Americana Drive in Annandale looks lot nicer today, it’s because about 80 volunteers took part in a cleanup event on Presidents’ Day. They collected 352 bags of trash – beer bottles, coffee cups, diapers, fast food wrappers, and much more – and many large items, … Continued
Native seedling sale under way
Persimmons [NVSWCD] The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual seedling sale started Feb. 1. In keeping with this year’s theme, Incredible Edibles, the sale features native shrubs and trees that provide fruit, berries, and nuts for wildlife, and in some cases, treats for humans. Seedlings can be ordered online by April 2 or … Continued
Community cleanup scheduled for American Drive on Martin Luther King Day
Need a sofa? Someone dumped one on Americana Drive. UPDATE: This event has been postponed until Feb. 18, as more snow is predicted for this weekend. More than 40 people have already signed up. The public is invited to join a community cleanup of Americana Drive in Annandale on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 21, … Continued