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Free drive-through COVID testing this weekend in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads

May 19, 2020

#Annandale, #Bailey's Crossroads, #community events, #coronavirus, #health

A zip code map from the Fairfax County coronavirus dashboard. The Virginia Department of Health and the Fairfax County Health Department are teaming up to provide free drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads this weekend. The testing will take place Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Annandale High School, 4700 … Continued

Community celebrates 97th birthday of Vince Guidi, Annandale’s first paid firefighter

May 14, 2020

#Annandale, #community events, #fire department, #people

Vince and Jeanne Guidi A parade of firetrucks, ambulances, and dozens of cars cruised by the home of former Annandale firefighter Vince Guidi on Annandale Road May 13 in honor of his 97th birthday. Guidi started volunteering at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department, Company 8. in 1944 and was hired as the first paid firefighter … Continued

Annandale community invited to honor Polish-American World War II veteran

May 13, 2020

#Annandale, #community events, #military, #people

The community is invited to join a “drive by” display of appreciation and remembrance on Saturday for a Polish World War II veteran who lives in Annandale. The event will honor Col. Romuald Lipinski, age 95, on the eve of the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino, of which he played a significant … Continued

Virginia governor declares state of emergency as coronavirus spreads

March 12, 2020

#Annandale, #community events, #coronavirus, #health, #NOVA, #state government

Gov. Northam speaks at a coronavirus briefing. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency March 12, as the number of people who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow. That declaration allows the governor to ease regulatory rules and more easily coordinate with federal officials. In addition, Northam said, large state-run conferences and events … Continued

Coach CJ event raises funds for scholarships

March 9, 2020

#charity, #community events, #Falls Church High School, #pools, #sports

From the left: John Cascella, Nancy Joyner, Casey Tripp, and Kristin Joyner. Members of the Falls Church High School and Holmes Run Pool communities gathered at the Annandale Fire Station March 7 for food, dancing, and a silent auction. It was the sixth annual Coach CJ Celebration hosted by Nancy Joyner to celebrate the life … Continued

County seeks public input on strategic plan

March 8, 2020

#Annandale, #community events, #government services

Fairfax County is seeking feedback from the public on a draft strategic plan presented to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 25 by County Executive Bryan Hill. The strategic plan sets a clear, unified, community-driven vision for the next 10-20 years and provides a tool for focusing and prioritizing initiatives over the next three to five … Continued

Thai festival raises funds to combat human trafficking

March 3, 2020

#Annandale, #charity, #community events, #food

Visumitra Vichayanggoon, an IT student at Mary Washington University, makes crispy Thai pancakes. A Thai Festival in Annandale Feb. 29 featured food and other vendors with the goal of raising awareness and funds for efforts to end child sex trafficking. The event, at the Timberman Masonic Lodge on Columbia Pike, was organized by Nelson Figueroa-Velez, … Continued

Springdale community celebrates Black History Month

February 24, 2020

#Annandale, #Bailey's Crossroads, #community events, #history

A few of the family photos on display at the Black History Program at Bailey’s Community Center. Residents of the historically black community of Springdale in Bailey’s Crossroads celebrated their heritage at a Black History Month program at Bailey’s Community Center Feb. 22. The program honored the history and life of the community with music, … Continued

Public invited to governor’s Diversity Forum

February 23, 2020

#Annandale, #community events, #diversity, #state government

Add caption Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s office is hosting five Diversity Forums around the state, including one at the James Lee Community Center, March 25, 6-8:30 p.m. At these sessions, members of the community can provide input on Virginia’s first-ever Strategic Plan for Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. The James Lee Community Center is at 2855 … Continued

ReelAbilities Film Festival promotes awareness of people with different abilities

February 13, 2020

#Annandale, #arts, #community events, #diversity, #entertainment, #JCC

A scene from “Cheers of JOY.” The ReelAbilities Film Festival, Feb. 20-March 1, offers films that promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities. The films – a mix of dramas, documentaries, and shorts – are screened at various venues throughout the region, including the Pozez Jewish … Continued

Annandale shoppers replenish ACCA food pantry

February 10, 2020

#Annandale, #charity, #community events, #community organizations, #food, #volunteers

Student volunteers Eva Gomez of Annandale High School (left) and Charlotte Prunty of Irving Middle School encourage shoppers at the Annandale Giant to buy a little extra for the Stuff the Bus campaign. The food pantry operated by the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) received 2,463 pounds of food, in 88 boxes, thanks to … Continued

Bowlero grand opening draws big crowd

February 2, 2020

#Annandale, #community events, #entertainment, #Recreation, #sports

Redskin Derrius Guice (center) celebrates the grand opening of Bowlero Annandale. A big crowd showed up for Bowlero Annandale’s grand opening Feb. 1, featuring free bowling, free arcade games, an appearance by Redskins running back Derrius Guice, and food and drink specials, including $3 Lagunitas IPA. Radio station Hot 95.5 broadcast live during the event. … Continued

Residents encouraged to sign up for emergency response training

January 24, 2020

#Broyhill Crest, #community events, #emergencies, #neighborhood groups

Members of a CERT training class take part in a simulated disaster recovery exercise. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, in partnership with the Broyhill Crest Community Association, is offering a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course for the Broyhill Crest and St. Alban’s communities March 2-April 27. There will be eight … Continued

Free health screenings on MLK Day

January 18, 2020

#Annandale, #community events, #health, #volunteers

Kaiser Permanente is hosting a Martin Luther King Day of Service event with free health screenings for families Monday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the First Christian Church of Falls Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, in Seven Corners. Kaiser Permanente will provide blood pressure and BMI testing, glucose testing, cholesterol testing, wellness exams for children … Continued

Annandale children select free toys at ‘Sib Shop’

December 22, 2019

#Annandale, #children, #community events, #community organizations, #holidays, #Wedgewood

Volunteers help children pick out a free toy at the Wedgewood Community Center. More than 250 children got to pick out free holiday gifts at a “Sibling Shop” holiday party Dec. 19 hosted by Facets at the Wedgewood Community Center in Annandale. Facets, a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services to help lower-income … Continued