Tag: community events
Mason residents present concerns to officials at packed Town Hall
It was standing room only at the Mason District Town Hall. More than 250 people came out on a rainy night for the Mason District Town Hall to engage in a dialogue with Fairfax County officials about the problems they see as leading to a deteriorating quality of life in the Annandale/Mason area. Among the … Continued
Mason residents concerned with appearance of buildings, overcrowding
A jumble of signs on Route 7 in Bailey’s Crossroads. The physical condition of area businesses and roadways, the quality of education, and boarding houses are among the top concerns of Mason District residents, according to survey results released Jan. 9 by the Mason District Council of Community Associations (MDC). Fairfax County government officials will … Continued
Public invited to dialogue with local officials at Mason Town Hall
To all of those readers who think Annandale/Mason District is in decline—or if you just want to find out what’s going on around hear—come to the Mason District Town Hall Jan. 15, at the Annandale United Methodist Church on Columbia Pike and Gallows Road, 7:30 p.m. The Town Hall is organized by the Mason District … Continued
Annandale comes together to wrap gifts for seniors
“Elvis” made it a party. Dozens of volunteers sorted and wrapped over 2,000 holiday gifts for residents of senior living facilities Dec. 18. The annual event gift-wrapping party sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care of Annandale took place at the Annandale Fire Station’s Ossian Hall. And it was a party, with entertainment by Elvis tribute … Continued
Annandale tree-lighting ceremony ushers in the holiday season
The Poe Carollers. A fairly large crowd came to Tollhouse Park in central Annandale Friday evening for the annual tree-lighting ceremony sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce. Students from Parklawn Elementary School, the Poe Carollers (teachers from Poe Middle School), and soloist John Lopez, a Poe student performed songs of the season. Mason Supervisor … Continued
Gross presents annual ‘State of Mason District’ report at annual holiday gathering
Did you miss Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ Annual Holiday Gathering at the Mason Government Center last night? Watch this video by Bob Kovacs: Check out more video’s on Kovac’s Annandale Arts channel on You Tube.
Breakfast with the fat guy
Magill’s offers Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 15. By Robert Schwaninger When habits become formed over the years we justify them using the word “tradition.” Why do we stuff our bellies to bursting levels on Thanksgiving? It’s tradition! Why do we dangle precariously by the gutter in an ice storm hanging lights and deadly electrical … Continued
Annandale ceremony commemorates Veterans Day
The Veterans Day ceremony in Annandale. Veterans and civilians joined members of American Legion Bicentennial Post 1976 in commemorating Veterans Day at the cannon on Columbia Pike in central Annandale. The Nov. 11 ceremony was led by Post Commander Roy McCracken. Post Chaplain Gretchen Trujillo offered a prayer, and Karen McDaniel, president of the post’s … Continued
Video features Annandale Parade and Festival
Bob Kovacs produced a video of highlights from the Annandale Parade and Festival last Saturday. Check out more videos from Kovacs on his Annandale Arts You Tube channel.
The annual Annandale Festival offers food, music and fun
The Annandale Festival brought hundreds of people to the Safeway parking lot on Little River Turnpike Saturday for food, live performances, children’s entertainment, games, crafts, and venders of all sorts. The Annandale Festival and Parade are sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce. The Autentica Diablada group performed at the festival after participating in the … Continued
The Annandale Parade brings music and dance to Columbia Pike
The American Legion gets the ball rolling. The Bolivian dance groups had fantastic costumes. School board member Sandy Evans and Del. Kaye Kory. Cub Scout Pack 894 of Annandale. Cheerleaders of the Annandale Boys and Girls Club. The Annandale High School Marching Band. Dancers from the Autentica Diablada group. Sambos Caporales Virginia. The Pachamama group.
Lots of Halloween activities scheduled for Annandale area
Joe Banker of Annandale, a Vietnam vet, welcomes visitors to the pumpkin patch at Friendship United Methodist Church, 3527 Gallows Road. It’s open every day through Oct. 31, with craft vendors on the weekend. When it comes to Halloween-related events in the Annandale/Mason area, the highlight of the season is the Annandale Parade and Fall … Continued
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