May 1, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: families

Fireworks: Where to see them

#community events, #entertainment, #families, #holidays

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

#children, #families, #school board, #schools
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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

Northern Virginia has a worse housing burden for low-income families than any other U.S. metro area

#Annandale, #economy, #families, #housing
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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

Hidden Oaks adjusts to pandemic with new custom programs for families or ‘bubble groups’

#children, #coronavirus, #families, #health, #nature, #parks, #wildlife
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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

Kids Give Back hosts family volunteer activities

#children, #community events, #community organizations, #families, #nonprofits, #volunteers

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

Fairfax County community centers reopen Oct. 13

#children, #coronavirus, #families, #health, #Recreation

The James Lee Community Center [Fairfax County Government] The nine community centers operated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services will reopen on a limited basis on Tuesday, Oct. 13. That includes the Bailey’s Community Center on Summers Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads, the James Lee Community Center on Annandale Road in Falls … Continued

No trick-or-treating, no screaming advised for Halloween: COVID is scary enough

#children, #coronavirus, #entertainment, #families, #health, #holidays

Even without traditional trick-or-treating this year, Halloween can still be fun. The Fairfax County Health Department urges people to avoid door-to-door trick-or-treating and other activities that would pose a risk of contracting COVID-19, but offers several alternatives. The recommendations are based on guidance from the CDC, which also offers recommendations for safely celebrating Día de … Continued

Annandale Healthcare Center failed to tell patients’ families about its huge COVID outbreak

#aging, #coronavirus, #families, #health, #seniors
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Brenda Roozen celebrates a birthday at the Annandale Healthcare Center.  Since the Annandale Blog began reporting on the problems at the Annandale Healthcare Center – and its huge COVID-19 outbreak – families have reached out to us about their negative experiences.  The AHC, at 6700 Columbia Pike, had the most COVID cases in Virginia (156) … Continued

Fire department hosts virtual events during Fire Prevention Week

#Annandale, #community events, #families, #fire department, #safety

Due to the need to maintain safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fairfax County fire stations are not inviting the community to open house events this fall.  Instead, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is hosting interactive, virtual events every day during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-10. This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety … Continued