Tag: community events
Anklebreaker Triathlon in Lincolnia set for Labor Day
What better way to celebrate Labor Day than taking part in the second annual Lincolnia Park Anklebreaker Triathlon. The competition includes a six-length swim, three and a-half-mile bike race, and two-mile run. “It’s a great intro to the sport and is family friendly,” says organizer Loretta Prencipe. The event takes place Monday, Sept. 7 at … Continued
All-Star swim meet is huge success
Hundreds of swimmers and their parents converged at Broyhill Crest pool Aug. 1 for the Northern Virginia Swimming League Individual All-Stars. It was the first time the Broyhill Crest Recreation Club hosted such a large event, and it was a huge success, thanks to the many hours of planning and work put in by Linda … Continued
Annandale Neighorhood Center faces cutbacks
On a recent Thursday evening, the Annandale Neighborhood Center was hopping. Families hard hit by the faltering economy filled bags with fresh produce, bread, and other donated items. Young children built block towers and watched “Bolt.” And a teenager killed time between a summer school class and his job at a CVS watching videos on … Continued
Koreans celebrate heritage
These fan dancers from the Seung Moo group performed at the annual Korean Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park June 28. The event’s sponsor, the Korean-American Association of Northern Virginia, wants to promote cultural exchange and friendship with the rest of the Annandale community, says William Won Hwang, the organization’s sponsor. Hwang came to … Continued
Skatin’ for a cause
About 200 young boys competed in the annual Skatefest June 20 and 21 at the Wakefield Skate Park. Prizes were given out for best quarter pipe jam, best trick, and park/skate course in various age categories. The event, “Sk8 for a Cause,” benefits Children’s National Medical Center. Dan Callahan, the owner of Fairfax Surf Shop, … Continued
Bedlam on John Marr Drive
About 20 teams pushed hospital beds up and down the street in front of the Kmart this morning in the annual bed race. A team from Silverado restaurant won the race, which benefits the Special Olympics of Virginia and Annandale Chamber of Commerce. A team from the Reithoffer Shows, the company running the carnival in … Continued