Tag: holidays
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
Happy Labor Day!
Follow these tips for a safe July 4
Planning your own fireworks show tonight? Follow these safety tips from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department to avoid turning a fun holiday into a tragedy: Any firework that explodes, emits a flame or sparks higher than 12 feet, or performs as a projectile is prohibited by the Fairfax County Fire Prevention Code. Firecrackers, … Continued
Fireworks!
Fireworks shows celebrating Independence Day are scheduled this week at these locations: Fairfax High School – July 4, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax. Band performance starts at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Food trucks, shuttle buses from Woodson High School. Bag and cooler inspections. Road closures. Presented by the City of Fairfax. Rain date: July … Continued
The Coach CJ Celebration brings Mardi Gras to Annandale
The community is invited to the ninth annual Coach CJ Celebration, featuring a Mardi Gras theme, on Saturday, March 1, at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall at 7128 Columbia Pike. The event has a new, earlier time this year – 4-7 p.m. Mardi Gras is March 4. The organizer, Nancy Joyner, is planning … Continued
Asian community celebrates lunar new year
The community ushered in the Year of the Snake with Asian cultural performances, food, crafts, and vendors at the 16th Annual Chinese New Festival at Luther Jackson Middle School on Jan. 25. The event was hosted by the Asian Community Service Center. The event celebrates the lunar new year while educating the public about Chinese … Continued
Volunteer projects honor King’s legacy
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
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