Tag: community events
Forum focuses on pedestrian safety
Pedestrians crossing Route 50 at Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners. By Tammy Barbee About 50 people came to a community forum April 22 at Bailey’s Elementary School to learn more about a huge safety problem in Mason District—accidents involving pedestrians. Officer Michael Greene of the Mason Police District said there have been four pedestrian-related … Continued
Volunteers needed for the Annandale Cleanup next Saturday
Volunteers at the 2013 Annandale Cleanup collect trash in Poe Terrace Park. Come out and show some love to Annandale! Join the Annandale Cleanup next Saturday morning, April 12, and help your neighbors collect litter and make our community shine! You don’t have to register in advance—just show up at the parking lot of … Continued
Hedetniemi of Annandale named Fairfax County Citizen of the Year
Hedetniemi The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations has named Janyce Hedetniemi of Annandale, an at-large member of the Planning Commission, the 2013 Fairfax County Citizen of the Year. Hedetniemi also represents the Braddock District on the Tysons Land Use Task Force and has also as an at-large member of the Fairfax County Park Authority … Continued
Green Spring Gardens celebrates the cherry blossoms
Green Spring Gardens, in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, will hold three programs to celebrate the beauty and history of the cherry blossom next month. This Children’s Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 5, 1-3 p.m., is designed for families with children age 5 and up. Activities include storytelling, origami, Japanese-style lantern painting, … Continued
Meet football legends in Annandale
Taylor Two Washington Redskins greats—Charley Taylor and Roy Jefferson—will be meeting fans and signing autographs Saturday, March 22, 12-1:30 p.m., at Collector’s World, 7030 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Taylor, a wide receiver, was inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984 and played in the Pro Bowl eight times. Jefferson was a wide receiver … Continued
Woodson students come together at Cav Strong rally tonight
The public is invited to join W.T. Woodson High School students and families at a Cav Strong Community Event this evening at 8:30 in the school’s stadium to “celebrate the Cavalier Spirit while coming together to support each other.” The school has been rocked by two student suicides in February—and possibly as many as six … Continued
Just World Festival brings cultural awareness to Annandale community
Peter Ter urges Annandale HS students to give back. Students and community members gathered at Annandale High School Friday afternoon to share cultural experiences and showcase organizations and projects aimed at creating a better world. The highlight of the school’s Just World Festival was an inspiring talk by Peter Ter, one of the Lost Boys … Continued
Support the needy at Our Daily Bread’s Empty Bowls event
Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Greg Kincaid. Enjoy a fun evening while helping to raise money for needy families at Our Daily Bread’s Empty Bowls event. It’s Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m. at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. This is Our Daily Bread’s 30th anniversary. The nonprofit organization provides food, financial … Continued
Pro Maxx hosts Change of Heart health event for women
Pro Maxx Fitness is hosting a Change of Heart Weekend Feb. 15-16 to educate women about heart disease and motivate them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The event is open to all women; you don’t have to be a gym member. Pro Maxx is at 7060 Columbia Pike, Annandale, next to Silverado’s. Change of Heart … Continued
Socially conscious organizations sought for Annandale HS Just World Festival
The 2012 Just World Festival at Annandale High School. Organizers of Annandale High School’s ninth annual Just World Festival are seeking exhibitors who would like to share their socially conscious programs, causes, and issues with the community. The festival is Feb. 28, 2:30-6 p.m., at the school. It’s open to the public, as well as … Continued
Make an ornament with Annandale craft artisans
Help artists make ornaments for the holiday tree at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. The public invited to an ornament party Sunday, Dec. 15, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at the Artisans United Craft Gallery in the Packard Center at 4022 Hummer Road Annandale. Artisans United will provide materials and refreshments. RSVP on the Artisans United Facebook page. … Continued
Annandale community comes together for Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Poe Carolers include teachers, food service staff, and student John Lopez (fourth from right). Last night’s rain forced the Annandale Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony indoors, but didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. People watched from inside the Burke and Herbert Bank on Annandale Road as the tree in the Toll House Park was lit by remote … Continued
Bring holiday joy to a lonely, needy senior
The 2012 gift-wrapping party at the Annandale Fire Station. Home Instead Senior Care of Annandale’s Be a Santa to a Senior program is in full swing. This program brings together local residents, merchants, schoolchildren, and community groups to provide gifts and holiday cheer to needy and lonely elderly people who are otherwise unlikely to be … Continued
‘Trunk ‘n Treat’: another way to celebrate Halloween
From the left: Sam Loeffler (Neo from “The Matrix”), Landon Gates (zombie), Benjy Loeffler (Boba Fett from “Star Wars”), and Warner Gates (detective). Warner goes to Glasgow Middle School; the others are at Bailey’s Elementary School. Local families got an early start on Halloween at the Trunk ’n Treat event Sunday evening in the parking … Continued
Crowds converge on Annandale for annual Fall Festival and Parade
Annandale was a hub of activity yesterday, with the annual parade in the morning and the Fall Festival all day. The festival brought crowds of people to the Little River Plaza shopping center parking lot for children’s games, craft vendors, food, live music, a NASCAR demonstration, antique cars, fire department vehicles, children’s entertainment, and displays … Continued