Tag: holidays
Spirit Halloween pops up in Sears building
This year’s pop-up Spirit Halloween store in Mason District is located in the Sears building at 6211 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners. Spirit Halloween sells costumes for kids, adults, and pets; costume accessories, such as wigs, makeup, and props; outdoor and indoor decorations; animatronics; inflatables; decorations for the bathroom; and much more. Among the costumes … Continued
Fairfax Connector rolls out Spooky Buses
As if navigating Northern Virginia roads isn’t scary enough, Fairfax County Connector is rolling out its annual Halloween buses. Three Fairfax Connector Spooky Buses will have a unique Halloween-themed wrap design. “Fall and Halloween are my favorite times of year, so I love getting creative with the designs,” said Nicole Daly, Fairfax Connector marketing specialist. … Continued
Happy Independence Day! but try to stay cool
While many of you will be celebrating outdoors today, it’s going to be healthier to stay inside. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s air quality forecast for Northern Virginia for Saturday, July 4, is 209, which puts it in the “very unhealthy” category. (A “good” air quality index is 50 or less.) The DEQ says … Continued
School board approves school calendar policy
The Fairfax County School Board approved a policy framework for the development of school calendars. The policy adopted on June 11 states the school board “is committed to a clear, reliable academic calendar that prioritizes academic and instructional continuity, to the greatest extent possible in the form of full school weeks.” The new policy responds … Continued
Flag display honors community members’ heroes
In commemoration of the nation’s 250th birthday, the Annandale Rotary Club’s Flags for Our Heroes program placed 250 American flags at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space and American Legion Post 1976. Community members were given an opportunity to sponsor a flag in honor of one of their heroes, such as a veteran, family member, or … Continued
Annandale Rotary Club hosts Flags for Our Heroes June 14-July 4
Community members are invited to participate in the Annandale Rotary Club’s Flags for Our Heroes project. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the club will install 250 full-size American flags in downtown Annandale from Flag Day, June 14, to the Fourth of July. “This is an opportunity to bring our community … Continued
A Nowruz celebration welcomes a new year
Members of the Afghan and arts communities and their friends came together in Annandale to celebrate Nowruz yesterday. The event was hosted by Omaid Sharifi, who co-founded the art collective Art Lords in Afghanistan, which has since spread worldwide, and John Calvin Presbyterian Church on Columbia Pike. Nowruz is celebrated on March 21, the first … Continued
Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year at the Eden Center
The Vietnamese community celebrated the Lunar New Year at the Eden Center on Feb. 17 with a lion dance, speeches, the raising of Vietnamese and American flags, recognition of Vietnamese military veterans, and fireworks. The celebration commemorated the progress of the Vietnamese refugees who immigrated to the D.C. area and their descendants since the war … Continued
Annandale homeowner goes big for Christmas
An Annandale Christmas tradition is shining brightly for the 37th year. Tony Ruth’s front yard, at 3912 Lincolnshire St., has again covered his front yard with 60,000 Christmas lights, 68 large figures, and many more smaller figures, including 30 angels in the angel tree. Christmas music accompanies the display on speakers and can also be … Continued
Asian community gets in the holiday spirit
Dozens of families enjoyed brunch with Santa Saturday at a holiday party organized by several Asian American organizations at the Providence Rec Center. There was cookie decorating, ornament making, raffles with prizes, song and dance performances by children, gamesl, and plenty of food. The event was hosted by the Annandale-based Asian American Community Center, the … Continued
Gary Clause to bring holiday gifts to local kids
The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club is helping to ensure local children will have a happy holiday. The club contributed $2,000 to the Mason Police District’s toy shopping spree Dec. 6 at Target to support the annual Gary Clause events. The funds come from the Rotary club’s Mustang sweepstakes. Gary Clause started nearly 20 years ago … Continued
Celebrate the season at the Annandale Winter Festival
Celebrate the season next Saturday at the annual Annandale Winter Festival and Tree Lighting hosted by the Fairfax County Community Revitalization Section. The family-friendly event is Dec. 6, 3:30-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike. There will be live carolers, children’s crafts, a festive photo backdrop, hot drinks and snacks from … Continued
Help a family get through the holidays
With Thanksgiving and the December holidays around the corner, this is the season to turn one’s attention toward helping others. Here are just a few of the many ways to help families in need ensure a happy holiday for their children: Community members are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys, pajamas, and slippers for babies, … Continued
Veterans Day flags honor local heroes
Fifty American flags are lining the streets by American Legion Post 1976 in Annandale for the Flags for Our Heroes initiative hosted by the Annandale Rotary Club. Each flag is dedicated to a veteran, Rotarian, or community member selected by members of the legion. Among the community leaders honored with a flag: Annandale High School … Continued
