Tag: families
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
The Annandale carnival – a fun outing for some, a lifestyle for others
The Annandale carnival – at the Kmart parking lot through April 14 – is more than a destination for a fun outing – it’s a workplace with over 60 employees. “We’re all like a family,” says crew member Terrie Johnson. Dreamland Amusements is a family-owned business that was established in … Continued
Carnival coming to Annandale
One of the rides in the upcoming Annandale carnival. [Dreamland Amusements] A carnival is coming to the Kmart parking lot on John Marr Drive in Annandale April 4-14. There will be 19-20 rides plus games and food stands, says Bob De Stefano, a consultant with Dreamland Amusements. Rides include a large Ferris wheel with more … Continued
Edu-Futuro works with Latino families to strengthen relationships
Youths in an Edu-Futuro program write down their dreams and goals. Edu-Futuro obscured their faces to protect their identity. A new program in Annandale is aimed at improving communication among Latino parents and their children. Strengthening Families is presented in Spanish by an organization based in Arlington called Edu-Futuro. Classes for parents and youths age … Continued
So you are engaged – Now what? Find a wedding venue
This is the first of a new Annandale Blog series on wedding planning. The gazebo at Green Spring Gardens [Tania Hossain Photography] By Tania Hossain One of the most exciting times during your wedding planning will come as you set out to search for your wedding venue – that one special place where you have … Continued
Public input sought on new park for Annandale
Barbara Nugent, director of the Parks Services Division of the Fairfax County Park Authority, relaxes in a lawn chair while welcoming visitors to the demonstration park. Members of the Annandale community have a chance to offer their thoughts about what should happen in a new park under consideration for Annandale. The Fairfax County Office of … Continued
Annandale Swim and Tennis Club: a ‘hidden oasis’ in the heart of Annandale
This is the sixth article in our series on local pools submitted by pool board members. Previous articles focused on the Holmes Run, Lincolnia Park, Glen Forest, Broyhill Crest, and Ravensworth Farm pools. Want to promote your community pool? Submit an article and photos to [email protected]. By Monika Schulz and Stacey Wilford The Annandale Swim … Continued
Stork Stop helps parents announce a new baby
Tarah Nypaver and her family. Storks may not actually drop off newborns, but a stork sign in your yard will let your neighbors know the baby has arrived. The Stork Stop, a home-based business owned by Annandale resident Tarah Nypaver, rents six-foot stork signs in blue or pink for seven or 10 days. Each stork … Continued
Stuart pyramid families get a jump start on school at School Resource Fair
JEB Stuart High School was full of students and their families Thursday afternoon as they dropped in to pick school supplies and books and get health screenings and haircuts. All of it was free of charge. Belvedere Elementary School Assistant Principal Kevin Sami (left) with other Belvedere staff. Everyone in the Stuart High School pyramid … Continued