Tag: community events
Registration still open for Taste of Annandale 5K
If you’re thinking about registering for the Taste of Annandale 5K – or already signed up – here are some things you need to know. The 5K Race, a major component the Taste of Annandale street festival, starts 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Kmart parking lot at 4251 John Marr Drive. Register online … Continued
Pop-Up Park hosts Community Day during the Taste of Annandale
Kids learned about traffic safety at the Pop-Up Park last month. The Annandale Pop-Up Park is holding its final event of the season, Community Day, Oct. 5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., during the Taste of Annandale. The Pop-Up Park is at the ACCA Child Development Center parking lot on Columbia Pike across the street from the … Continued
Korus festival comes to Annandale this weekend
Dongha Jung The 17th annual Korus Festival – featuring K-pop, traditional Korean music, entertainers from other cultures, and more than 50 vendors – will take over the former Kmart parking lot Sept. 28 and 29. The festival, organized by the Annandale-based Korean American Association of Greater Washington, is aimed bringing people of all backgrounds together … Continued
Taste of Annandale pet contest judges: Del. Kory, two animal empaths, and a canine candidate
Willie We’ve got an amazing team of judges lined up for the Taste of Annandale best-dressed pet contest, including two people able to communicate with animals on a spiritual level, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and a canine candidate. The best-dressed pet contest is a highlight of the Taste of Annandale, a … Continued
Vistas of Annandale celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Vistas of Annandale celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 22 with a block party featuring food trucks, face painting, chalk art, vendors, and, of course, a pinata. The Vistas of Annandale is a Diamond-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, a community festival on Oct. 5.
Book sale at the library opens Thursday
Find thousands of high-quality used books, CDs, DVDs, video games, and so much more at the George Mason Friends Fall Book Sale Sept. 26-29. The sale is held at George Mason Regional Library on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The hours are 3-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday; 10-5 on … Continued
Taste of Annandale food lineup reflects the region’s diverse cuisines
How about a lobster roll? The 2019 Taste of Annandale, a community festival on Oct. 5, will offer a diverse selection of dining options that reflect a variety of cultures and cuisines – from empanadas to burgers, tandoori to lobster, and much more. The full food line-up hasn’t been finalized, but the following vendors have been confirmed. … Continued
Signature event builds community in many ways
Crowds gather for the 2018 Bands at the Beach event. By Tara Rethore How does a community organization working to make college dreams a reality raise funds and spread the word about their mission? By hosting a community-building event, of course! For each of the last three years, the Justice High School Scholarship Fund (JHS … Continued
Chainsaw artist carves woodland creatures on a dead tree trunk at Hidden Oaks
Andrew Mallon carves animals on a tree trunk at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Taking a chainsaw to a tree usually means destroying it. But what Andrew Mallon does with a chainsaw is turn a dead tree trunk into a work of art. Mallon was at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center Sept. 9 carving raccoons, squirrels, … Continued
The police helicopter will be at the Taste of Annandale
Families check out the police helicopter at the 2018 Taste of Annandale. The police helicopter will make an appearance again at the Taste of Annandale this year, and there will also be a larger law enforcement display than we had last year, featuring vehicles from the Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia State Police, and Sheriff’s … Continued
Residents invited to discuss county’s strategic plan
Local residents discuss their vision for the future of the county at James Lee Community Center in March. Fairfax County invites residents to the next round of meetings on the countywide strategic plan. Six community meetings have been scheduled, including one on Sept. 17 at Justice High School in Mason District, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sign up … Continued
Vistas of Annandale hosts Food Truck Block Party
The Vistas of Annandale invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a Food Truck Block Party on Sept. 21. The party is noon-4 p.m. at 7931 Patriot Drive, Annandale. There will be Latin-themed food trucks, a DJ, snacks for sale, piñatas, face painting, lawn games, and chalk for sidewalk art. The Vistas of … Continued
Enter the Taste of Annandale best-dressed pet contest for a chance to be Chico’s Next Pet Model
Coco the Couture Cat makes an appearance at the 2016 Taste of Annandale. Does your pet have what it takes to become a star? Enter your pet in the Taste of Annandale Pet contest and find out. Your furry fashionista could become Chico’s Next Pet Model. Chico’s has a wide selection of pet outfits. The … Continued
Register for the Taste of Annandale 5K before the price goes up
Attention runners of all abilities and ages: Be sure to register for the Taste of Annandale 5K Race before the fees goes up. Sign up online. Taste of Annandale 5K Race is a special feature of the fifth annual Taste of Annandale street festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. The 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. in … Continued
Fun and fitness at Annandale’s Pop-Up Park
Game time at the Pop-Up Park. It was a beautiful day for outdoor fun and fitness Saturday morning, and that’s what happened at Annandale’s Pop-Up Park. Fairfax County Park Authority staff led a Zumba session and hosted disc golf, a watermelon roll, and other games. A bike course for kids.  Other activities during the … Continued