Tag: community events
Help Boy Scouts collect food for the needy
The boys of Troop and Pack 150. Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts across the area will be collecting food from residents this Saturday to donate to food pantries for families in need. Last week, scouts put sticky notes on front doors advising residents of the Scouting for Food program. Residents are asked to fill a … Continued
Help clean up Americana Drive on Veterans Day
Americana Drive is a dumping ground for contractors. Residents looking for something productive to do on Veterans Day are invited to join a cleanup project on Americana Drive in Annandale. The event, 10 a.m.-noon on Nov. 11, is hosted by Friends of Accotink Creek and the Fairfax County Restoration Project. The Vistas of Annandale is … Continued
Pop-Up Park featured on Channel 16
Lots to explore at NOVA Labs’ table. The Annandale Pop-Up Park was really busy during its Community Day on Oct. 5, held in conjunction with the Taste of Annandale. In case you missed it, Fairfax County government’s Channel 16 produced a video: Here are some more scenes from the park’s Community Day: A bike safety … Continued
Vote for Chico’s Top Pet Model
Daphne-Pink It was a difficult decision, but the judges have selected the finalists for Chico’s Next Top Pet Model contest. The pet contest, held during the Taste of Annandale on Oct. 5, was sponsored by Chico’s Natural Pet Market. Eevee The finalists – all of them are dogs – have moved on to the next … Continued
Join the Annandale CROP Hunger Walk
Participants in a previous Annandale CROP Hunger Walk. [Photos: ACCA] Community members are invited to contribute to a good cause while enjoying a walk around Lake Accotink on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event is the Annandale CROP Hunger Walk sponsored by the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA). Registration starts at 8 a.m. near the … Continued
Mark Naylor wins the Taste of Annandale 5K
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross presents a medal to Taste of Annandale 5K winner Mark Naylor. Mark Naylor won the Taste of Annandale 5K for the third year in a row. The 36-year-old Annandale resident completed the race with a clock time of 19:35.1. That was slower than his time last year (18:11.9) but good enough … Continued
Taste of Annandale draws thousands
By all accounts, the fifth annual Taste of Annandale yesterday was a big success, drawing thousands of people reflecting the diverse cultures of Annandale. It’s impossible to know how many people showed up, as there was no main entrance and people came and went throughout the day. What we can say, though, is that it … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is this Saturday – here’s what you need to know
The Taste of Annandale layout. After months of planning, the fifth annual Taste of Annandale is right around the corner. It’s a community festival Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. (That’s the street by the post office between John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike.) We’re having live entertainment, lots of food options, … Continued
Runner and service dog in training coming from New Jersey for the Taste of Annandale 5K
Christina Olson and Daisy Most people planning to run in the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on Saturday morning are from Annandale or surrounding areas. Christina Olson and Daisy are coming from Summit, N.J., for the race. For Olson , the Taste of Annandale 5K is an opportunity to add one more state to her goal … Continued
Falls Church HS alumni invited to celebrate school’s 75th anniversary during homecoming week
The FCHS marching band at the 2017 homecoming parade. The Falls Church High School Boosters Club has scheduled a series of activities for alumni during homecoming week, Oct. 25-27, to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary. Alumni are invited to walk in the homecoming parade through the Broyhill Park community on Friday, Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. and … Continued
KORUS brings Korean entertainment, food to Annandale
Korean pop star Dongha Jeong performs at the Korus festival. The Kmart parking lot in Annandale was full yesterday, as people from across the DMV region enjoyed live entertainment and Korean food at the 17th annual KORUS Festival. There were many business vendors, a talent show, K-pop, and lots of politicians trying to connect with … Continued
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