Tag: community events
The carnival comes to Annandale
Summer must be on the way because the annual carnival is here in the Kmart parking lot. The carnival, sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, has been coming to Annandale for at least 10 years, says Veto Blake, an electrician with Reithoffer Shows, a family-run business based in Florida that owns and operates carnival … Continued
Fairfax County Police Department wins annual Annandale Bed Race
Annandale residents should feel safer knowing that our police officers are fit and healthy enough to beat 32 other teams in pushing a hospital bed up and down John Marr Drive. The Fairfax Police Department won the annual Bed Race, an Annandale annual tradition, on Saturday morning. A team from Magill’s restaurant was the second-place … Continued
Craft Gallery: Annandale’s hidden gem
The Craft Gallery of Artisans United at the Fred M. Packard Center in one of Annandale’s hidden gems. The tiny shop has jewelry, ceramics, woodcarvings, knitted items, fabric art, pottery, photography, and other high-quality crafts on display and available for purchase. Artisans United is a nonprofit organization that serves as a network for local artists … Continued
Re-enactment of Lincoln’s Grand Review to take place in Bailey’s Crossroads in November 2011
Big plans are underway to stage a re-enactment commemorating the 150th anniversary (the sesquicentennial) of President Lincoln’s Grand Review of the Army of the Potomac on Nov. 12, 2011, in Bailey’s Crossroads. The goal is to “put the spotlight on Northern Virginia to commemorate something of enormous importance to this country,” says Maria Elena Schacknies … Continued
Annandale volunteers needed for Invasive Plant Removal Day this Saturday
Annandale residents are invited to join the effort to wipe out invasive plants that are taking over our parks and streams. A series of events is planned statewide on May 1, Virginia Invasive Plant Removal Day, including two in Annandale: Annandale Community Park, Lafayette Village Drive, off Hummer Road. Volunteers will focus on removing porcelainberry plants, … Continued
Mason District Council revived
Leaders of several area community associations got together last week to begin reviving the Mason District Council, which had become inactive about three years ago. “Many of the issues we are facing today are far different from what the organization dealt with in the past,” says Mollie Loeffler, president of the Parklawn Community Association, who … Continued
Volunteers needed for stream clean-up
Volunteers will be cleaning up streambeds throughout the D.C. region—including several locations in the Annandale area—this Saturday, April 10, as part of the 22nd annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. The regional effort, sponsored by the Alice Ferguson Foundation is aimed at removing trash from parks, parking lots, and fields before it enters creeks and other waterways that drain into … Continued
Grants will support community projects in Parklawn
Congratulations to the Parklawn community for receiving $10,000 in 2010 grant funds from Fairfax County for community improvement projects. The Parklawn Civic Association received a $5,000 Neighborhood Enhancement Grant for fixing up Glasgow Park, and the Parklawn Pool also received $5,000 grant for environmental improvements, reports the association’s president, Mollie Loeffler. The grant for the … Continued
Teens raise money for Haiti earthquake victims
Who says teenagers are apathetic and self-centered? These Annandale youths—Sylvia Greer, Sydney Khalaji, and Sarah Mueller—organized a bake sale Sunday at the Annandale Giant and raised $537 to help victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Towers Watson, a global professional services company based in Arlington, contributed matching funds. The money will go to the … Continued
Check out the Frostival for family fun
Looking for something fun to do with the little ones during the break? Thanks to Jill Anderson of the Lake Barcroft blog for suggesting the Frostival, a new winter-themed family festival sponsored by Celebrate Fairfax. Geared to children ages 2-12, the Frostival runs from 10 a.m., Jan. 1 to 5 p.m., Jan. 3 at the … Continued
Free workshops on starting a business
If your plans for 2010 include starting your own business, you might want to sign up for an entrepreneurship seminar hosted by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). “Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County” seminars will be held Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 8, Sept. 14, … Continued
Cook launches community engagement initiative
Dozens of people came to a Town Hall meeting at Lake Braddock Secondary School Oct. 21 to hear Fairfax Supervisor John C. Cook of the Braddock District announce plans for a new community engagement initiative. A Leadership Institute, to be held Jan. 23, will educate community leaders on their legal, financial, and fiduciary responsibilities along … Continued
Bolivians totally rock the Annandale parade
Fall Festival at Green Springs
Plant sales, horticulture demonstrations, music, and kid crafts brought crowds to Green Springs Gardens’ Fall Garden Festival Oct. 3.
Consignment sale offers great deals on kids’ stuff
If you’re looking for ways to outfit your kids for less, don’t miss the Kids’ Stuff Consignment Sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Annandale United Methodist Church on Columbia Pike at the Gallows Road intersection. A blog reader sent us the tip about the consignment sale, which is sponsored by … Continued