Tag: community events
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