June 6, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: food

Annandale farmers markets open in May

#community events, #food
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Flowers on sale at the Wakefield market last summer Fairfax County farmers markets, offering fresh fruits and vegetables and other items from local producers, will open in early May. There are two farmers markets in the Annandale area: The Annandale Farmers Market, in Mason District Park, 6623 Columbia Pike, is open Thursdays, 8 a.m.-noon, from … Continued

Weyanoke students have green thumbs

#food, #schools

Weyanoke students show off their sweet potatoes Students at Weyanoke Elementary School learned about the wonders of gardening when they grew 55 sweet potatoes from a single neglected potato that kindergarten teacher Ellen Crutchley found in her pantry last year. The old potato had grown eyes and tiny leaves, so she put in water and … Continued

Inova CEO cook-off highlights sustainability

#environment, #food, #INOVA Fairfax Hospital

Singleton (left) and Pasternak In an effort to get patients and visitors to make healthier food choices, Inova Heath Systems staged a “Battle of the CEO Celebrity Chefs” in the Fairfax Hospital cafeteria yesterday. The cook-off pitted Inova Fairfax Hospital CEO Reuben Pasternak’s stuffed peppers against Inova Health System CEO Knox Singleton’s squash casserole. The two … Continued

Let’s Dish! offers free meals for teachers

#deals, #food
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If you’re a teacher, you can get yourself and your family a free dinner at Let’s Dish! every Wednesday between Aug. 10 and Aug. 31. Public, private, preschool, and college teachers and administrators are eligible for the do-it-yourself meals, says Yosha Wesley of the Let’s Dish! in the Pinecrest Shopping Center, 6550-G Little River Turnpike … Continued