Tag: community events
Public Safety Day promotes positive community relations
Children check out the Virginia State Police SWAT vehicle. Several branches of law enforcement showed off their gear at Public Safety Day at Bailey’s Elementary School June 18 for a family-friendly gathering aimed at building trust with the Culmore community. There were children’s games, free food, information for parents, and an opportunity to explore a … Continued
Korean organizations help immigrants attain citizenship
Volunteers help immigrants fill out the naturalization form. A coalition of Korean organizations helped dozens of people apply for naturalization at a free citizenship clinic at the Westminster School in Annandale June 18. More than 50 people, not all of them Koreans, had signed up in advance for the event hosted by the New Americans … Continued
Traditional Bulgarian music featured at Ossian Hall Park
Lyuti Churhki performs traditional Bulgarian music. The Annandale community got a taste of Bulgaria Saturday evening as the group Lyuti Chushki performed at Bulgarian Cultural Night at Ossian Hall Park. Lyuti Chushki means “hot peppers” in Bulgarian, and as a handout from the group says, “you can’t have a feast without them.” The group has … Continued
Community invited to show support for Orlando victims
The Mason Police District invites all Mason District residents to join a community photo to show support for the victims, families, communities, and first responders that have been affected by the tragic massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., June 12. The event takes place Monday, June 20, 6 p.m., at JEB Stuart High … Continued
Fun times in Fairfax
The annual Celebrate Fairfax! festival brought many thousands of people to the grounds of the Fairfax Government Center this weekend for live music, carnival rides, food, vendors, games, a petting zoo, wine and beer tasting, an eating contest, canine aquatics, a karaoke championship, and fireworks. The B52s rock the house Saturday night. Comedy hypnotist Brad … Continued
Public invited to Taste of Annandale planning meeting June 13
Tom Davis Drive, the site of the 2016 Taste of Annandale. Like last year, the street will be closed to traffic. UPDATE: This meeting has been canceled. We’ll let you know when it will be rescheduled. Local residents are invited to the first community planning meeting for the 2016 Taste of Annandale. The meeting is … Continued
Scouts commemorate Memorial Day
Scout Troop 150 carries out flag ceremony. [Photos by Jason Anderson] The Boy Scouts know what Memorial Days is all about. Members of Troop 150 placed American flags on the graves of soldiers at the cemetery on Columbia Pike adjoining the Annandale United Methodist Church this morning, reports parent Jason Anderson. Some of the … Continued
Stuart community discusses pros and cons of changing high school’s name
School board member Sandy Evans speaks at a community meeting at Stuart High School. Members of the Stuart High School community filled the school’s cafeteria Monday night to talk about whether Stuart should be renamed. This was the first step in a process initiated by the Fairfax County School Board in a community engagement process … Continued
Local school celebrates Shakespeare
Unicorns made an appearance at the Westminster School’s Shakespeare Festival May 21. The mythical creatures, named Sparkle and Twinkle, gave children rides, while the school celebrated the bard in a big way, with costumed jugglers and mimes, a “fire fairy dance,” a maypole dance, crafts, sonnet recitations, and performances of scenes from “Julius Caesar” and … Continued
Reconnect at the Atoms 5K
The theme of the this year’s Annandale Atoms 5K is “Welcome Back Alumni,” so it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with your old friends. The Atoms 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, May 15, at the school, at 8 a.m. Online registration is open through midnight on May 14. It’s $15 for Annandale students and faculty and … Continued
Local Odyssey of the Mind team has a shot at the World Finals
An Odyssey of the Mind team with students from Bailey’s and Belvedere elementary schools was named the Virginia state champion in the “Division I Classics Problem” competition. That means the seven-student team has an opportunity to advance to the World Finals at Iowa State University May 25-29. They need some financial assistance for the trip … Continued
Mason District Little League hosts Hit-a-thon this weekend
The Mason District Little League’s success depends on volunteers and contributions from the community. The MDLL’s third annual Hit-a-thon, its primary fundraiser, takes place this weekend – May 6 at Mason District Park for the Majors and May 7 at Parklawn Park for all other players. The Hit-a-thon is like a walk-a-thon. Each player solicits … Continued
Donations sought for Rotary fundraiser to support Stuart Pyramid Fair
The 2015 Stuart Pyramid Fair drew large crowds. The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club (BXRC) Foundation is seeking donors for its online auction to benefit the 2016 Stuart Pyramid Resource Fair. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase school supplies for students in Stuart High School and the elementary … Continued
Lake Barcroft celebrates Earth Day
Kent Knowles, president of the Raptor Conservancy of Virginia, with a gyrfalcon. Lake Barcroft residents celebrated the community’s seventh annual Earth Day Sunday with a birds of prey demonstration, native plants and seeds, barge rides, and displays from organizations that promote sustainability and protect the environment. Lake Barcroft supports at least 22 fish species, including … Continued
Crab feast supports volunteer fire departments
The social hall at the Annandale Fire Station. Nearly 200 people enjoyed an all-you-can-eat crab leg and spiced shrimp feast at the Annandale Fire Station Saturday afternoon – while helping the Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads volunteer fire departments raise some badly needed funds. Fire station volunteers serve hundreds of pounds of seafood. “We want to … Continued