Tag: community events
Taste of Annandale opens with 5K ‘Diamond Dash’
Taste of Annandale sign on Annandale United Methodist Church on Columbia Pike. The 5K Fun Run, the opening activity of the Taste of Annandale June 13, is called the “Diamond Dash” for a special reason: Two runners will receive a half-carat diamond prize. The diamonds, provided by Taste of Annandale title sponsor Lambros Goldsmiths, will … Continued
George Mason Regional Library celebrates 60th anniversary
The George Mason Regional Library celebrated its 60th anniversary Saturday with a full day of children’s entertainment. The day began with a lion dance performed by members of Girl Scout Troop 2016. Other events on the agenda include African storyteller and musician Kofi Dennis, demonstrations by a local Harley Davidson club and the Fairfax Fire … Continued
Bed race is Annandale tradition
Beds sponsored by Burke & Herbert Bank. the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office and Rep. Connolly/Beanetics take off on the starting line. The beds lined up in the parking lot of Magill’s restaurant in Annandale Saturday morning are for racing, not sleeping. About a dozen teams raced around the parking lot in the annual Hospital Bed … Continued
The Parliaments: more like a community than just an apartment complex
At the Taste of Annandale table at The Parliaments Open House: Taste of Annandale Steering Committee chair Rev. Clarence Brown and event manager Glenda Olmeda. An open house at The Parliaments May 2 brought together residents and potential tenants with a live broadcast from radio station WKYS, kids’ activities, food, and fun. The Parliaments is … Continued
Taste of Merrifield brings crowds to Mosaic District
Lots of people flocked to the Mosaic District May 2 for the Taste of Merrifield. The event, hosted by the Greater Merrifield Business Association, featured live entertainment; a few Mosaic District restaurants; other vendors and organizations; a beer garden for adults, and pony rides, fire truck tours, and other activities for kids. The Split String … Continued
Bengalis celebrate New Year’s at Mason District Park
Hundreds of people converged on Mason District Park Saturday for the Bangladesh New Year’s festival known as Boaishakhi Mela. There was music, dancing, and lots of vendors selling clothing, jewelry, and food. There are about 30,000 Bengalis in Northern Virginia, most of them in Arlington, says Shafi Delwar Kajol, editor of News-Bangla. The actual Bangladesh … Continued
Taste of Annandale gains widespread community support
Left to right: Officer Brendan Murphy, Lucy Caldwell of FCPD, Supervisor Penny Gross, Norma Lopez of Neighborhood and Community Services, Steve Lee, Lambros Magiafas, Rev. Clarence Brown, and Maj. Gunn Lee. The Taste of Annandale will bring the community together, highlighting the cooperative spirit among local businesses and residents in an atmosphere of fun and … Continued
It’s baseball season: Good luck, Cubs!
The Cubs, the Mason District Little League team sponsored by the Annandale Blog. The season began April 11 with an opening ceremony at Mason District Park. Long-time MDLL volunteer George West of Parklawn serves as opening-day announcer. Team members round the bases during the Parade of Players.
Annandale fire department hosts community yard sale Saturday
Last year’s AVFD yard sale. Spring in the Annandale area means yard sales just about every weekend. The Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s third annual Community Spring Yard Sale is this Saturday, April 18, in the parking lot by the firehouse. The starting time has been changed to 8 a.m. this year based on feedback from … Continued
Winery hosts Annandale HS Day
Philip Carter Strother Everyone who went to Annandale High School – or anyone who would enjoy a day at a winery – is invited to the seventh annual Annandale High School Day at Philip Carter Winery in Hume, Va., April 25, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. “AHS Day is an opportunity for alumni to meet and reconnect … Continued
Sports card, comic book show coming to Annandale April 19
Sports cards and memorabilia [Shoff Promotions] Comic book and sports card collectors – and anyone interested in popular culture – should definitely check out the show April 19 at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall, at 7128 Columbia Pike. Collectors will find rare comics from the 1940s and older, as well as new ones … Continued
Public invited to free boot camp sessions
Boot campers in action. [PR Performance Fitness] PR Performance Fitness is hosting two free, large boot camp exercise classes open to the public on April 19 and April 26. “It’s our way of giving back to the community,” says Rachel Martin, the co-owner of PR with Pablo Amaya. The personal fitness company will also be … Continued
Local restaurants, businesses sign up for the Taste of Annandale
Plans are coming together for the first-ever Taste of Annandale, a family-friendly community celebration aimed at showcasing local restaurants, bringing the community together, engaging young people, and promoting local businesses. The Taste of Annandale is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., along Tom Davis Drive in central Annandale, between Columbia Pike and John … Continued
Rotary club supports charities through Mustang raffle
The Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads is raffling off a 1965 Ford Mustang convertible named “Black Beauty.” This is the 30th anniversary of the club’s vintage Mustang raffle, which is its major fundraising project. Over the years, the club has raised more than $1.34 million to help many local groups, including JEB Stuart High School, … Continued
Annandale Cleanup set for April 18
Some of the trash bags full of litter collected during the 2014 Annandale Cleanup. The Annandale Cleanup, an annual spring event, has been scheduled for April 18, beginning at 9 a.m. Everyone who cares about keeping our community attractive and litter free is encouraged to volunteer. The meeting point is in the parking lot at … Continued