Tag: community organizations
Local pool goes from ‘death spiral’ to waiting list
The Parklawn Pool Like many community pools in this area, Parklawn Pool had seen its membership decline, leading to a shrinking budget and deferred maintenance. We were in a “death spiral,” says Dave Galway, the current president and membership chair of the Parklawn Recreation Association. “When people start to see the pool deteriorate, when membership … Continued
Decorate A Vet volunteers spruce up local homes for the holidays
Firefighters and other volunteers decorate the Freeman family’s home at 1009 Hillwood Ave. About 100 volunteers put up holiday decorations at five local homes through the Decorate A Vet program on Dec. 2. This is the eighth year of the program, which was started by Jeff Jones, the owner of Classic Stonescaping of Falls Church. … Continued
The Annandale cannon needs some work
If there are any Boy Scouts in the area looking for a good Eagle Scout project – here’s an idea. The Annandale cannon, the landmark at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Backlick Road, has fallen into disrepair and needs to be restored. American Legion Bicentennial Post 1976, based nearby at Daniels Avenue, is in … Continued
Two local “Dreamers” file suit against abrupt change in federal immigration policy
These advocates with the Annandale-based National Korean American Service & Education Consortium urge Congress to extend the Dream Act to protect immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children. [NAKASEC] Nurimaro Park of Fairfax and Jonathan Alvarenga Recinos of Alexandria suddenly lost their status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, when the … Continued
Civilian panel reviews investigations of police misconduct
Members of the Police Civilian Review Panel and independent police auditor speak to the public in Annandale Nov. 16. From the left: Randy Sayles, Hansel Aguilar, Jean Senseman, Kathleen Davis-Siudut, Adrian Steel (panel chair), police auditor Richard Schott, Doug Kay, Steve Descano, and Hollye Doane. The Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Panel offers another layer … Continued
Arts Council selects artist team and concept for public art engagement project in Seven Corners
surcreative’s preliminary design for the INOUT art installation. The Arts Council of Fairfax County has selected an artist team known as “surcreative” to develop a public art engagement project at Seven Corners. This project, titled “INOUT,” will begin in spring 2018. Public engagement will take place at sites throughout the Seven Corners area, and the … Continued
Neighbors say their concerns about the Bailey’s Crossroads homeless shelter not addressed
A conceptual drawing of the new Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter. People who live or own businesses near the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter on Moncure Road are concerned that the problems surrounding that shelter won’t be resolved when it’s replaced by a new facility a few blocks away on Seminary Road. Construction of a new, larger … Continued
Traditional Chinese fashions showcased at Taste of Annandale
The Chinese Culture Institute’s Hanfu Club is presenting a couture fashion show at the Taste of Annandale featuring traditional Chinese dress from the Han period. It is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The Chinese Culture Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting an understanding of traditional Chinese culture through programs in education, language, business, and … Continued
Youths seek bicycle donations to help those in need
The Story Riders at the Willston Center. Do you have an old bicycle gathering dust in your basement? Youths in the Story Riders program at the Willston Community Center are collecting gently used bikes and spare parts through a partnership with the Bikes for the World organization. The Story Riders are hosting a bike drive … Continued
Champions of Character honored
Champions of Character Award winners from Mason District with county leaders. [Fairfax County] Athletes, parents, and a coach involved with the Annandale Boys and Girls Club are being honored with Fairfax County Champions of Character Awards for their good sportsmanship, service, teamwork, and leadership. These annual awards are presented by Fairfax County, the Fairfax County … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is one of many community projects supported by the Annandale Rotary Club
The Annandale Rotary Club surprised children at the ACCA Child Development Center with Santa and gifts last December. The Annandale Rotary Club is all about being engaged with the community, so it was a natural that the service organization would want to play a key role in the Taste of Annandale. The Rotary Club is … Continued
Rotary Club raffles off a car to support its charities
The top prize was a 1965 Mustang. [Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club] The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club’s 2017 fundraising raffle was a big success on many levels. The top raffle winner, Victor Castillo of Falls Church, came away with a 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, while the Rotary Club raised more than $125,000 for several charities. Joan … Continued
NAACP report gives most supervisors D or C grades on criminal justice issues
Officers from the Mason Police District speak at a forum on police/community relations in October 2016 sponsored by Communities of Trust, an initiative of Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova and the Fairfax County NAACP. The Fairfax County NAACP gives most of the county’s supervisors a grade of C or D in supporting policies aimed … Continued
2017 KORUS Festival no longer allowed at Kmart
The KORUS organizers were looking forward to bringing the event back to Kmart. [UPDATED, Sept. 12: Negotiations are underway to move the KORUS festival to the Sully Historic Site in Chantilly, but nothing has been finalized.] Organizers of the annual KORUS festival, a huge three-day celebration of Korean culture that had been planned for the Kmart parking … Continued
New baseball field dedicated to Ivan ‘Pudge’ Rodriguez
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez speaks at the dedication of the ballfield named for him. [Vivianne Couts] Several local students were late for the first day of school Monday, but they had a good excuse: They are members of the Mason District Little League and attended the dedication of a new baseball field at Mason District Park, … Continued