Tag: community events
Government, police, nonprofits featured at Mason District Open House
Pfc. Brian Buckholtz and MPO Tom Eggers of the Fairfax County Police Department’s bomb squad with bomb-sniffing dog, Marko. Visitors to the Mason District Open House Saturday got a chance to meet police dogs; learn about Fairfax County government programs; explore the SWAT truck; chat with Supervisor Penny Gross, Rep. Gerry Connolly, and Mason police … Continued
Mason District open house this Saturday
The public is invited to an open house at the Mason District Government Center and Mason Police Station this Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Tour Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ office and the police station. Meet McGruff the Crime Dog. There will be a moon bounce and several venders, including Windows … Continued
Skate event highlights need to develop park in central Annandale
D.C. Roller Girls try out the ramps in the Annandale Fire Station parking lot. Several skateboarders and community members came to a temporary “skate event” with portable ramps and ledges in Annandale Fire Station parking lot Saturday to show their support for the development of a skate plaza and park in a nearby vacant lot. … Continued
Oak Hill, Annandale’s historic gem, welcomes visitors once a year
Oak Hill Once a year, Amanda and Dave Scheetz open their house for public tours, while county leaders greet visitors. While the Scheetz’ are gracious hosts, the event is a county requirement: It’s part of the easement they must comply with for living in Oak Hill, the oldest house in Annandale, in the midst of … Continued
Fall Garden Day at Green Spring Gardens
Asters, winterberry, lilac, butterfly bushes, and Montauk daisies were among the biggest sellers at Fall Garden Day at Green Spring Gardens Sept. 22. The annual event, featuring 21 plant venders, non-profit organizations, a silent auction, crafts, and musical entertainment, benefits Friends of Green Spring (FROGS). Pitcher plants from the Carnivorous Plant Nursery of Derwood, Md.
‘Skate Annandale’ to take place Oct. 6
Photo from American Inline Last spring, when a group of local business owners put forth the idea of developing a skate plaza on a small unused lot between the Annandale Volunteer Fire Station and the Annandale Christian Community for Action building on Columbia Pike, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross suggested hosting a temporary “skate event” to … Continued
Mason District Government Center and Police Station host Open House
You could win this 1966 Mustang. There won’t be a Mason District Fall Festival this year. Supervisor Penny Gross said, “we can’t afford to run it anymore.” But the Mason District Police Station and Mason District Government Center are inviting the public to a joint Open House Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 6507 Columbia Pike, … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads Auto Show features new and classic cars
Cars on display at the Jukebox Diner parking lot in Annandale. The J.E.B. Stuart High School parking lot will be turned into a showcase for new and classic cars Sept. 15 for the second annual Bailey’s Crossroads Auto Show. The inaugural event last year featured new cars from Koons Ford available for test drives. This … Continued
Annandale celebrates National Night Out
The National Night Out event in Annandale’s Camelot community. Neighbors, police officers, firefighters, Fairfax County leaders, and political candidates gathered in cul de sacs, community pools, shopping centers and other venues throughout the Annandale area last night to celebrate National Night Out, a national campaign focusing on crime prevention. “National Night Out symbolizes the … Continued
Meet your neighbors in Annandale at a National Night Out event
Several community gatherings are scheduled in Annandale for National Night Out, on Tuesday Aug. 7. There will be a free community celebration at the Annandale Shopping Center, on Columbia Pike by Gallows Road, 6-9 p.m., held in cooperation with the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department and Mason District Police Station. This event features a free screening … Continued
Advocacy group draws attention to exploitation of Vietnamese workers
Jackie Bong-Wright (center in violet), the organizer of the banquet, surrounded by models showcasing international fashions. A gala banquet Sunday night at the Harvest Moon restaurant in Falls Church featured an incredible variety of entertainment—an international fashion show, Vietnamese singing stars, a lively tap dance by a former Ms. Virginia Senior America, and much more. … Continued
Annandale carnival brings family fun to bowling alley parking lot
Annandale’s annual spring carnival may be just a little harder to find this year, but it’s still got all the rides, games, and junk food as in past years. The carnival has been moved from the Kmart parking lot to the lot in front of the AMF Annandale Lanes bowling alley on Markham Street. Among … Continued
A great day for a bed race
A major Annandale tradition took place Saturday morning, the annual bed race, sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, to benefit Virginia Special Olympics. The three finalists race down John Marr Drive Rep. Gerry Connolly (right) with the Beanetics team The Connolly-Beanetics team awarded plaques for finishing in second place. Supervisor Penny Gross … Continued
Annandale farmers markets open in May
Flowers on sale at the Wakefield market last summer Fairfax County farmers markets, offering fresh fruits and vegetables and other items from local producers, will open in early May. There are two farmers markets in the Annandale area: The Annandale Farmers Market, in Mason District Park, 6623 Columbia Pike, is open Thursdays, 8 a.m.-noon, from … Continued
Spring cleaning: a community affair
Residents of the Sleepy Hollow community (pictured here) joined more than 5,000 volunteers throughout the region for the 24th Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup last Saturday. The Sleepy Hollow volunteers spent the morning picking up trash along Tripps Run, while other groups in the Annandale area concentrated on portions of Holmes Run and Accotink Creek. The … Continued