Tag: community events
Asiantque Market draws a large crowd
More than 500 people enjoyed Thai food at the Asiantque Market behind the Masonic lodge at 6911 Columbia Pike Sunday evening. This was the biggest crowd yet at the monthly food festivals, said organizer Nelson Figueroa Velez. There were 26 vendors, offering grilled squid, dumplings, giant shrimp, coconut balls, grilled chicken, mussel pancakes, sugar cane … Continued
The community celebrates Earth Day at Annandale’s Garnett Park
Dozens of representatives of public agencies and nonprofits shared information about their programs and services at the Earth Day celebration on April 27 at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale. Volunteers with Hands On Harvests planted vegetables at the demonstration garden in the park, located at 7200 Columbia Pike, between the ACCA Child Development … Continued
The Taste of Annandale set for Sept. 21
The Taste of Annandale will be back in 2024 – at a new location and with extended hours. The community festival will be on Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at Annandale’s newest park, the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike. The Garnett Park is located between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale … Continued
Preschool celebrates 75th anniversary
Hundreds of people with ties to Sleepy Hollow Preschool came back April 20 to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary. The celebration drew current and former students, family members, and staff to the school, currently located at John Calvin Presbyterian Church on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The event also honored Debbie Brown, who has been with … Continued
Celebrate Earth Day in Annandale
Community members are invited to a trail and stream cleanup event on the Annandale Greenway on Saturday morning, April 27, then head to the Eileen Garnett Civic Space for an Earth Day celebration. The trail cleanup will take place 9-11 a.m. along the part of the Greenway in Manassas Gap Railroad Park. To participate, meet … Continued
Annandale celebrates ‘Art in Daily Spaces’
You don’t have to go to a gallery to see art in Annandale. The Art in Daily Spaces project showcases artworks at six businesses and the Mason Government Center. The exhibit opened April 13 and will close on May 12. Ten artists were selected to participate, with one or artists featured at each location: … Continued
Book sale at the library begins this week
The semi-annual book sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale begins this week. This event, hosted by George Mason Friends, offers a great selection of high-quality hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, children’s books, and more. The four-day book sale will begin on Thursday, April 18, and go on through Sunday, April 21. It’s … Continued
Annandale hosts the KORUS Festival May 3-5
The 2024 KORUS Festival is bringing music, food, and cultural experiences from Korea and other nations to Annandale May 3-5. The event, at the K Market parking lot on John Marr Drive, is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday. KORUS will kick … Continued
The Coach CJ Celebration: Fun for a cause
The community is invited to the annual Coach CJ Celebration, a fundraiser for college scholarships. The event is March 9 at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall, 7138 Columbia Pike, 7-10 p.m. There will be a DJ, dancing, a silent auction, catered food, beer and wine, and games for kids. The auction will include … Continued
Eden Center welcomes the Year of the Dragon
Hundreds of people filled the parking lot and restaurants at the Eden Center in Seven Corners Feb. 10 to celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Dragon. There were lion dances, a dragon dance, firecrackers, a flag-raising ceremony, and welcoming remarks by Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Gerry Connolly. Many … Continued
‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ program will shine a light on teens’ risky behavior
A “Hidden in Plain Sight” program, scheduled for Jan. 8 at Annandale High School, could help save a youth’s life. The program, hosted by the PTSA and presented by Fairfax County Police officers, will advise parents and others who work with teens to recognize red flags indicating risky behavior, such as drug and alcohol use, … Continued
Israelis recount their experiences during terrorist attack
Four residents of southern Israel who lived through the terrorist attacks on Oct. 7 spoke about their experiences earlier this week in Annandale. All of them know people who were killed or taken hostage by Hammas. Despite the pain from reliving the trauma, they agreed to speak at a panel at the Pozez Jewish Community … Continued
Friends group formed for Tripps Run
A new friends group has been launched to engage the community in restoring Tripps Run, a stream that runs through Mason District and the City of Falls Church. Tripps Run starts on Shreve Road in Falls Church, crosses Route 29, goes through Jefferson Village Park, crosses Arlington Boulevard by Bill Page Honda, crosses Sleepy Hollow … Continued
Local artists and residents gather in Annandale for Artopolis
Dozens of local residents and art enthusiasts gathered at Beanetics Coffee Roasters in Annandale Dec. 7 for the first day of Artopolis. This free event featured paintings, conversations with the artists, and music by the Parklawn Ramblers. Artopolis continues tonight and Saturday, 6-9 p.m., with a different group of artists each evening. Beanetics is located … Continued
Community invited to a Family STEM Fair
The community is invited to a Family STEM Fair next Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Braddock Elementary School in Annandale. The event, hosted by Lab Rascals in partnership with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, will be 5-7 p.m. at 7825 Heritage Drive. Lab Rascals is organizing hands-on STEM activities for families, involving virtual … Continued