May 14, 2026
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Tag: community events

A spooky, fun time for Parklawn community

#community events, #families, #holidays, #neighborhood groups, #sports, #volunteers
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A large crowd, enthusiastic runners, creative Halloween costumes, a scavenger hunt for kids, friendly neighbors, hardworking volunteers, a long list of sponsors (including the Annandale Blog), and perfect fall weather all helped make the first annual Parklawn Spooky 5K/1K a huge success.   The event, organized by the Parklawn Civic Association, took place Oct. 25 … Continued

Public invited to Annandale Parade and Festival tomorrow

#arts, #children, #community events, #entertainment, #Recreation, #shopping

The Marching Atoms in the Annandale Parade a few years ago. The biggest community event in Annandale – the Annual Parade and Fall Festival, organized by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce – takes place tomorrow, Oct. 25. NOTE: Some local streets will be closed tomorrow morning, so plan alternate routes. The parade starts at 10 … Continued

Celebrate Halloween early at Parklawn Spooky 5K/1K Saturday

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The race t-shirt. Everyone in the Annandale/Mason area is invited to get in the Halloween spirit and come out to the first annual Parklawn Spooky 5K/1K Saturday, Oct. 25, sponsored by the Parklawn Civic Association. The wearing of costumes by runners and spectators is encouraged. The organizers have already reached their goal of 100 runners, … Continued

Public invited to a community forum on Seven Corners Oct. 7

#community events, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #redevelopment, #Seven Corners, #transportation
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This quiet street is directly behind the Sears site, where a large apartment complex has been proposed. Concerned about the future of Seven Corners? The Mason District Council of Community Associations invites all residents to a Community Forum to discuss plans for significant mixed-use redevelopment of Seven Corners, including thousands of new apartments. The forum … Continued

Volunteers needed for James Lee Community Center’s Fall Festival

#children, #community events, #entertainment, #volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help make James Lee Community Center’s third annual Fall Festival a successful event. The festival, Sept. 27, 2-6 p.m., will have live entertainment, games, a fish fry, health screenings, a raffle, information on community resources, and much more. The center is located at 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church. It’s one of … Continued

Annandale students ready for school, thanks to huge Resource Fair

#Annandale High School, #children, #community events, #parents, #schools, #social services
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Annandale Terrace Principal Andrea Garris (left) and her staff meet a student. It’s still summer break, but Annandale High School was filled with children Aug. 13 for the second annual Back-to-School Annandale Pyramid Resource Fair. According to organizers, at least 4,000 people came. There were free school supplies from Kits for Kidz, clothing from the … Continued

The Pinecrest community celebrates National Night Out

#community events, #neighborhood groups, #police, #safety
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Kids check out a police car during National Night Out at The Pinecrest. [Photos by DeAnn Jelinek] Neighborhood organizations throughout the nation—including many in Mason District—celebrated National Night Out on Aug. 5 with friendly visits from police officers and firefighters. There were cookouts, ice cream socials, and block parties aimed at crime prevention and community … Continued

Neighborhood get-togethers planned for National Night Out

#community events, #crime, #neighborhood groups, #police, #safety
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Firefighters talk about their work at a 2013 National Night Out event on Hirst Street in Annandale. On Tuesday, Aug. 5, neighborhoods across the Mason District – and throughout the nation – will be holding evening gatherings for National Night Out, an anticrime initiative aimed at promoting productive relationships between communities and local police departments. … Continued

Annandale Blog celebrates fifth anniversary with Blogapalooza party

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Swell performs at Blogapalooza Thanks to everyone who came out for Blogapalooza last night. It was an awesome way to celebrate the Annandale Blog’s fifth anniversary—with more than 100 blog readers, community leaders, neighbors, and friends. The bands, the food, the volunteers, the setting—even the weather all turned out great. The bands—Space Junk Jammers, Swell, … Continued