January 24, 2025
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Community activist Mollie Loeffler lauded as FX CO Citizen of the Year

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Loeffler At a banquet last night before a room full of friends and dignitaries, Mason District community leader Mollie Loeffler, accepted an award from the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations as “Fairfax County Citizen of the Year.” Loretta Prencipe, president of the Lincolnia Park Civic Association,  introduced Loeffler as “a community builder who inspires people … Continued

Community development is all about ‘asset building’

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Lopez At a forum on “building community” Thursday evening, sponsored by the Mason District Council, leaders from neighborhood groups cited some of the issues they’re concerned with: poorly maintained houses; hideous mcmansions; front-yard used car lots; never-ending renovation projects; and unwanted townhouse developments. Presenters Elisa Lueck and Norma Lopez from the Fairfax County Office of … Continued

Public invited to workshop Thursday evening on ‘Building Community’

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Do you wish you knew more of your neighbors? Would you like to get your neighborhood involved in more social events and improvement projects? Would you like to reach out to the diverse members of your communities? The public is invited to a special workshop on “Building Community,” sponsored by the Mason District Council, Thursday evening, … Continued

Many challenges, few solutions offered at final Annandale Dialogue on Diversity

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If the purpose of the Annandale Dialogue on Diversity was to open up lines of communication among an assortment of immigrants and people with deeper roots here, it accomplished its goals. But if the idea is to lay the groundwork for some sort of longer-lasting initiative aimed at cross-cultural understanding, we’ll have to wait and … Continued

Mollie Loeffler of Mason District named Fairfax County Citizen of the Year

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The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations has named Mollie Morison-Loeffler, a community leader in the Mason District, the Federation’s 2010 Citizen of the Year. The federation will honor Loeffler at its annual Citizen of the Year banquet, co-sponsored by Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), at the Tysons Crowne Plaza on Sunday, May 15. “Mollie’s … Continued

Just World Festival at Annandale HS promotes global awareness

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The sixth annual Just World Festival at Annandale High School Feb. 25 offered students from AHS and other schools in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia an opportunity to share their interests in and learn about humanitarian causes, environmental issues, and global and cultural awareness. “We believe that by learning more about our world, … Continued

American Legion post is key part of Annandale community

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More than shops and neighborhoods, it’s the service organizations that bring people together for friendship and good works that truly make Annandale a truly special community. Take the Annandale American Legion post, for example. “We’re very much connected to the community,” says Marv Rodney, former post commander and chair of the Americanism and public relations committees … Continued