Tag: families
Community center coming to Annandale
Plans are moving forward for the establishment of a community resource center in the Heritage Shopping Center in Annandale. Construction is expected to start in early 2022, said Supervisor James Walkinshaw (Braddock). Fairfax County signed a lease with the Webb Cos. for a 1,200-square-foot long-vacant space formerly occupied by CrossFit Annandale.
Public invited to Monopoly Tournament at Annandale High School
Come show off your Monopoly skills at a tournament hosted by the Annandale High School Parent Teacher Association. The Monopoly Tournament is Saturday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Clausen Hall in Annandale High School. Everyone is invited. Register here.
Families invited to ‘Costumes for Kids’ volunteer festival
Kids make cards for first responders at a Kids Give Back event. Kids Give Back, a nonprofit that encourages elementary-age students to carry out community service projects, invites families to take part in the “Costumes for Kids” fall volunteer festival. The event is Saturday, Oct. 16, noon-3 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 8922 Little River … Continued
Carnival opens tomorrow at Landmark
The Super Himalaya ride [Dreamland Amusements] The carnival is coming back to the Landmark Mall site, Sept. 23-Oct. 3. Admission and parking are free. Tickets are $1.50 each, 20 for $30, and 50 for $60. A $35 wristband allowing unlimited rides is available for Monday-Thursday only.
Fire Department hosts virtual events for Fire Prevention Week
The Annandale Fire Station during a previous open house. For the second year in a row, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will not host in-person open house events at fire stations this year and instead will offer a series of virtual events during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3-9. There is no need to … Continued
The Annandale parade is set for Oct. 23
During previous parades, members of the Annandale High School marching band wore Halloween costumes. [File photos] After skipping a year due to the COVID pandemic, the Annandale Parade will be back in 2021. The parade will be Oct. 23, starting at 10 a.m., the Annandale Chamber of Commerce announced.
New summer schedule in effect for FCPS summer meal kits
Fairfax County Public Schools is providing free meal kits through Aug. 5. The sites and bus routes are different from the ones in effect during the school year. Summer meal kits are offered on Mondays at 10 sites throughout the county, including Falls Church High School, 8:30-10:30 a.m., through Aug. 2. Next week, the kits … Continued
Fireworks: Where to see them
What’s the Fourth of July without a fireworks show? The City of Falls Church fireworks display, which usually draws lots of spectators from the Annandale/Mason District area, isn’t happening this year, due to construction at Meridian High School (formerly George Mason High School). Instead, Falls Church is hosting a “Declaration Celebration,” with an Independence Day-themed … Continued
School board approves boundary change but parents upset with lack of community engagement
The boundary adjustment map approved by the school board. Click to enlarge. The Fairfax County School Board approved a boundary adjustment June 17 that changes the attendance areas of elementary schools within the Justice High School pyramid. While the school board passed a motion to reduce the negative impact on families in the Sleepy Hollow … Continued
Summer camp registration open for Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Nature Playce at Hidden Oaks. [Keith Pham] Registration is now open for summer camps at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale. Capacity is limited to 12 children per session. All camps are held outdoors. There are lots of options. Register here.
Northern Virginia has a worse housing burden for low-income families than any other U.S. metro area
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in this Annandale complex is $1,800 a month. Northern Virginia has the highest rate of severe housing burden among low-income households, compared to the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, state a new report. According to “Unequal Burden” the latest report from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s Insight … Continued
Food for Neighbors ensures those in need can feed their families
Food for Neighbors volunteers at Jackson Middle School. Since the COVID-19 pandemic is leaving so many more parents out of work and struggling to feed their families, the nonprofit group Food for Neighbors is stepping up its efforts to fill that void. The organization recruits volunteers to donate food and grocery gift card to students … Continued
Hidden Oaks adjusts to pandemic with new custom programs for families or ‘bubble groups’
Nature Your Way at Hidden Oaks. By Suzanne Holland Even though Hidden Oaks Nature Center is not open for the public to visit the exhibits, the park is busy with children and adults enjoying outdoor programming. Hidden Oaks, located in Annandale Community Park, is at 7701 Royce St., Annandale. In December, Hidden Oaks is offering … Continued
Plans take shape for Annandale civic space
A community event focusing on the arts at the Annandale Pop-Up Park in May 2019. Plans are moving forward on the creation of a civic space on Columbia Pike in centralAnnandale. This park, located between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale Fire Station, isn’t going to be constructed, however, until a funding … Continued
Kids Give Back hosts family volunteer activities
A Kids Give Back event in August. Families interested in teaching children about the importance of helping their community are encouraged to join an upcoming Family Volunteer Day hosted by Kids Give Back. The program was founded by Denise Gavilan, a resident of the Mantua neighborhood just west of Annandale. The next event, on Oct. … Continued