Tag: families
Supportive housing project to replace emergency family shelter in Seven Corners
The Patrick Henry Family Shelter Fairfax County plans to demolish the Patrick Henry Family Shelter in Seven Corners and replace it with a new shelter, called Patrick Henry Place, with 16 permanent supportive housing units. On June 23, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion to advertise a public hearing on eminent domain proceedings for … Continued
Families encouraged to join volunteer event on Martin Luther King Day
Children work assemble blankets at the 2019 Give Together event. [Volunteer Fairfax] Families with school-age children are invited to take part in “Give Together,” a day of service hosted by Volunteer Fairfax at the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in Annandale. The free event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, is aimed … Continued
Annandale village in the 1950s
Anne Sansbury’s former home on Walton Lane was between Hummer Road and Annandale Road. Click to enlarge. By Anne Sansbury, a resident of Annandale. There are many theories about the origin of the name Annandale, but a likely one is that it was named after the valley of the Annan River (i.e., Annan Dale) in … Continued
Bowlero Annandale now open
Bowlero Annandale, the totally redone version of the old Annandale bowling alley on Markham Street, is now open. It has 48 bowling lanes, an arcade with dozens of games, all new seating for bowlers, a huge bar, expanded food menu, extensive restaurant seating, and private party rooms. Games are $7.69 per person; bowling shoes are … Continued
Fewer immigrants applying for childcare
Story time at the CDC. Fewer immigrant families are enrolling their children in the Child Development Center (CDC) operated by the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) as a result of the climate of fear created by the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant policies. In addition to the high-profile ICE raids and stepped-up deportation actions, the Administration’s … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is this Saturday – here’s what you need to know
The Taste of Annandale layout. After months of planning, the fifth annual Taste of Annandale is right around the corner. It’s a community festival Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. (That’s the street by the post office between John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike.) We’re having live entertainment, lots of food options, … Continued
Pop-Up Park hosts Community Day during the Taste of Annandale
Kids learned about traffic safety at the Pop-Up Park last month. The Annandale Pop-Up Park is holding its final event of the season, Community Day, Oct. 5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., during the Taste of Annandale. The Pop-Up Park is at the ACCA Child Development Center parking lot on Columbia Pike across the street from the … Continued
Annandale Area Moms group plans outings for children
Playtime for the kids of the Annandale Moms group. If you’re a stay-at-home mom with young children and toddlers who wants to connect with other moms for play dates and outings, the Annandale Area Moms group is for you. The group is an outgrowth of the Moms Club of Annandale. That group disbanded a couple … Continued
Pop-Up Park hosts Fitness & Fun Day Aug. 24
Rock painting at the Pop-Up Park’s Art Day in July. Come out and play at Annandale’s Pop-Up Park during Fitness & Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 24. There will be free family-friendly activities and games 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the park, at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale between the ACCA Child Development Center and the … Continued
Nature Center hosts NASA Family Science Nights
Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Children, age 7-12, are invited to participate in a new NASA Family Science Nights program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale. There are five sessions, beginning Sept. 6, on Friday evenings, 6:30-8. Children will use telescopes and educational materials to explore the skies. The program also includes games, crafts, and … Continued
Vendor slots filling up for Taste of Annandale
Crowds watch a martial arts performance at the 2018 Taste of Annandale. Vendor spaces at the fifth annual Taste of Annandale are filling up fast, so if you want your restaurant, business, or community organization to participate, it’s best to apply right away. The Taste of Annandale is a family-friendly street festival on Saturday, Oct. … Continued
Dads invited to free parenting group
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services invites fathers to join a free Dads Parenting Group to meet on Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., Sept. 11-Dec. 11, at Westlawn Elementary School in Falls Church. The program will cover fathering skills, parenting skills, relationship skills, self awareness, and characteristics of a 24/7 Dad™. Meals are included. When fathers are … Continued
Free workshop for couples on money stress
The Together Program is offering a free six-week financial workshop for couples in Annandale, starting July 31. The workshop is aimed at helping couples communicate and manage stress related to money. The sessions are at Hope Lutheran Church, 4604 Ravensworth Road, 6:15-8:45 p.m. Childcare is provided, as well as a light meal. Couples who participate … Continued
Annandale’s pop-up park opens next month
A demonstration pop-up park was held during the 2018 Taste of Annandale. Annandale’s “pop-up park” will officially open to the public on June 29. The 1,200-square-foot park, located on underutilized county-owned property at 7200 Columbia Pike, will become a community gathering spot with tables and chairs, game tables, an outdoor piano, and landscaping. Special activities … Continued
Hidden Oaks invites community to Woodland Wonders Tree Art Open House June 1
A drawing of the tree sculpture. The community is invited to an open house at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center June 1 to raise money for an art project to be created from a tree stump. At the Woodland Wonders Tree Art Open House, at 7701 Royce St., Annandale, 1-3 p.m., attendees can meet chainsaw … Continued