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Oak Hill Day offers a history lesson

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For the first time since before the Covid pandemic, the community got a chance to explore Oak Hill in person. The Oak Hill property in Annandale is the last remaining remnant of the 24,000-acre Ravensworth Tract granted to William Fitzhugh in 1685. On Oak Hill Day, on Sept. 17, local residents toured the first floor … Continued

Annandale neighbors promote safety at community event

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Annandale residents of all ages learned about crime prevention and community resources at Neighborhood Safety Day Sept. 10 at Ossian Hall Park. The event was organized by the Safety Working Group, a component of Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale.ON-Annandale, a Fairfax County program run by FACETS, helps residents of high-need neighborhoods plan programs and activities based on their … Continued

Oak Hill Day will be in-person

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For the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic, historic Oak Hill will host an in-person open house.The 2022 Oak Hill Day will be held Sept. 17, noon-4 p.m., at the historic property in Annandale. Visitors can park at the Nancy Sprague Technology Center, 4414 Holborn Ave., Annandale, and take a free shuttle … Continued

Community invited to Truck & Toss event

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Grace Christian Academy invites the community to the sixth annual Truck and Toss Sept. 10, a festival featuring food trucks a cornhole tournament, and craft brew tastings. The event, 4-8 p.m., is on the grounds of Grace Lutheran Church at 3233 Annandale Road, Falls Church. It’s a fundraiser for the academy. Food trucks include DC … Continued

ON-Annandale to host Neighborhood Safety Day

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The community is invited to Neighborhood Safety Day, a free event hosted by Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale, on Saturday, Sept. 10, It’s at Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The local art group called Café will lead children in a project to repaint and beautify a cardboard house. Related story: ‘Opportunity Neighborhoods’ formed … Continued

Latino Festival focuses on conservation

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The extreme heat likely discouraged some people from going to the Latino Conservation Festival at Justice Park on Sunday, but those who braved temperatures in the upper 90s found a wealth of information about nature, outdoor activities, and much more. The event was the centerpiece of the Fairfax County Park Authority’s celebration of Latino Conservation … Continued

Community celebrates newly expanded Hidden Oaks Nature Center

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The Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale welcomed the community to a grand reopening celebration July 16 featuring remarks by local leaders, live performances, children’s activities, and nature demonstrations. The celebration introduced the public to the newly expanded nature center. There’s a big new classroom with a kitchen area, renovated bathrooms compliant with Americans with … Continued