January 27, 2025
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Tag: holidays

Volunteer projects honor King’s legacy

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In honor of Martin Luther King, Fairfax County invites residents to carry out volunteer activities to benefit the community. County offices and schools are closed for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 20. There will be a trash and litter cleanup event on Monday hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation. To participate, register in … Continued

Recycle your holiday waste

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Most (but not all) of your Christmas detritus can be recycled, the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services reminds residents. Most wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, and paper boxes and bags can go in the recycling bin. Foil wrapping paper, glitter wrapping paper, metallic ribbon, tissue paper, boxes with plastic paper, Styrofoam, bubble … Continued

Fireworks – where to see them

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If you want to see fireworks on July 4, you have two options – buy them at one of those temporary stands like this one in Barcroft Plaza or go to a professional show. The fireworks show closest to the Annandale/Mason area is hosted by the City of Fairfax at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion … Continued

Annandale church commemorates Juneteenth

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Members of Little River United Church of Christ in Annandale observed Juneteenth on June 19 with a demonstration on Little River Turnpike. Drivers passing by honked as they saw people’s signs with such messages as “Black History is American History,” “Black Lives Matter,” and “Honk for Juneteenth.” Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people. President … Continued

Eden Center welcomes the Year of the Dragon

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Hundreds of people filled the parking lot and restaurants at the Eden Center in Seven Corners Feb. 10 to celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Dragon. There were lion dances, a dragon dance, firecrackers, a flag-raising ceremony, and welcoming remarks by Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Gerry Connolly. Many … Continued

The county will collect discarded Christmas trees

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The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services’ Solid Waste Program will collect discarded Christmas trees left on the curb during the first two weeks of January. The trees will be recycled, with the mulch made available to county residents. Tree lights and decorations should be removed. After Jan. 13, residents who receive … Continued

New Year’s Eve – where to celebrate

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If you’re not up to celebrating New Year’s Eve in D.C. or National Harbor, there are plenty of options closer to home: The Block – Get Lit Like It’s 2016 NYE Celebration, 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ, special cocktails, and more. JV Restaurant – Wicked New Year’s Eve Party, 6666 Arlington … Continued

Holiday lights draw a crowd

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Let there be light! The huge Christmas light display in Sleepy Hollow Woods went live at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2. Dozens of neighbors gathered in front of 6800 Murray Lane to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as homeowner Dave Fase flipped the switch to start an animated light show that covered the front of … Continued