Tag: community events
New residents of Oak Hill enjoy ‘owning a piece of history’
Oak Hill is all that’s left of the 23,000-acre Ravensworth Tract. Joe Braceland, the new owner of Oak Hill, the oldest house in Annandale, didn’t even know the mansion existed six months ago. Joe, his wife Laura, their two daughters, ages 9 and 13, and their two cats moved into the historic property this … Continued
Holmes Middle School celebrates 50th anniversary
The Holmes Middle School orchestra performs during the 50th anniversary celebration. Students, teachers, alumni, and community members celebrated the 50th anniversary of Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School in Lincolnia Oct. 21 with musical performances, reminiscences, a 5K run/walk, dedication of a new Little Free Library, and cake. School board member Sandy Evans presents a school … Continued
Falls Church HS brings Homecoming to the streets
The Marching Jaguars lead the Falls Church High School Homecoming Parade. [Photos by Jason Anderson] Falls Church High School brought some school spirit into the community Oct. 20 as the annual Jaguar Homecoming Parade wound through the neighborhood. The cheerleaders and volleyball players. After the parade, the FCHS community came together for a tailgate celebration … Continued
Annandale’s oldest house is open to the public on Oak Hill Day, Oct. 21
The public will have a chance to take a peek inside the historic Oak Hill mansion on Saturday. Oak Hill, an 18th century Georgian-style house at 4716 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale, is all that remains of the Ravensworth Tract, which dates back to the 1670s and once encompassed 22,000 acres. Oak Hill is privately owned … Continued
Annandale resident wins the scavenger hunt
The Annandale Blog table at the Taste of Annandale. Congratulations to Liz Berbano, the winner of the Annandale Blog scavenger hunt at the Taste of Annandale. The contest called for people to answer simple questions related to the vendors at the Pct. 14 street festival. The prize is a $50 gift certificate from Amazon. Berbano, … Continued
Public invited to dialogue on community featuring art by local youths
Art projects by youths displayed at a community dialogue session in May at Dar Al-Hijra Islamic Center. The public is invited to “Re-Imagining Community Through Art,” a dialogue inspired by artworks created by local youths on the topic: “What’s your vision for a better community.” The session is Saturday, Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m., at the … Continued
Phillips Programs celebrates 50th anniversary
From the left: Priscilla Knight Williams of NOVEC: Phillips Programs President Piper Phillips Caswell; Alex Robbins of Rep. Gerry Connolly’s office; Mike Policicchio, partner, EY; Trudy Bell, program director, Phillips School-Annandale; Del. Mark Keam, Cindy Fithian of NOVEC; Debi Alexander, director of development, Phillips Programs. The 50th anniversary of the Phillips Programs was marked at … Continued
Mark Naylor and Amy Servas nab first place in the Taste of Annandale 5K
The race begins. Mark Naylor won the Taste of Annandale 5K Oct. 14, completing the course in just under 20 minutes. Naylor’s official time, recorded by Commonwealth Timing, was 19:51:77. Coming in at second place for males was Kyle Grimsley, at 20:05:17. Jose Sejas got third place for males, at 20:09:64. The top winners in … Continued
Holmes Middle School invites alumni, community members to 50th anniversary celebration
Holmes Middle School students, families, alumni, and community members are invited to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary on Oct. 21. The celebration, hosted by the school and the Holmes PTA, includes a 5K and Fun Run/Walk, awards for student writing and art, games, commemorative merchandise, and more. The PTA is commemorating the anniversary by raising … Continued
The Taste of Annandale: That was fun!
Crowds of people converged on Tom Davis Drive in the center of Annandale Saturday, Oct 15, for the third annual Taste of Annandale. People of all ages enjoyed live shows, food, and fun at the street festival on a perfect fall day. Monarca in Flight. An event planner at the festival estimated the Taste of … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is tomorrow: 15 things you need to know
Come out and celebrate with the community tomorrow at the third annual Taste of Annandale. This festival, which is amounting to a huge block party, is Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. The event features food from local restaurants and food trucks, live entertainment, a 5K race, a full schedule of … Continued
Make the most of your retirement years
The audience at a previous fair. Learn how to make aging fun – and find new creative ways to spend your time after retirement – at the Positive Aging and Wellness Fair Sunday, Oct. 22. The event, 8:45-4 p.m., features a variety of workshops on such topics as brain health, finding an “encore career,” meditation, … Continued
Traditional Chinese fashions showcased at Taste of Annandale
The Chinese Culture Institute’s Hanfu Club is presenting a couture fashion show at the Taste of Annandale featuring traditional Chinese dress from the Han period. It is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The Chinese Culture Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting an understanding of traditional Chinese culture through programs in education, language, business, and … Continued
Windows Plus relocates to Annandale
The new headquarters for Windows Plus on Markham Street, Annandale. Windows Plus has recently relocated to Annandale and is eager to meet the community. As a result, the company invites customers and local to an open house on Oct. 25 and has signed on as a sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, a community festival … Continued
Best-dressed pets to compete at the Taste of Annandale
A pet contest at the Super Pet Expo at the Dulles Expo Center. [Photos: Chico’s Natural Pet Expo] Bring your dog or cat to the Taste of Annandale Saturday, Oct. 14, and you could win a prize in the best-dressed pet contest sponsored by Chico’s Natural Pet Market. The contest takes place on the stage … Continued