Tag: holidays
Annandale’s American Legion post commemorates Memorial Day
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow. Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.” These are the opening lines of the famous poem written by John McCrae during World War I. American Legion Post 1976 Auxiliary member … Continued
New Year’s Eve events scheduled for Annandale area
If you’re up for partying on New Year’s Eve but don’t want to drive into D.C., there are plenty of fun things to do right here in the Annandale area. In fact you don’t even have to wait for Dec. 31. A “Pre-New Year’s Eve Party” will take place Wed., Dec. 30, at the Camino … Continued
Happy holidays from the Annandale blog!
This house, at 7876 Newport Glen Pass, Annandale, is the first-place winner in the Lafayette Village Community Association holiday decorating contest.
Shop Annandale: gift ideas – part 3
Still looking for that perfect gift? Why not check out some local stores right here in Annandale. Our first two “shop Annandale” installments covered a variety of gift ideas from local shops. Here are a few more: Lil Thingamajigs, 7031 Little River Turnpike, in the shopping center behind the Food Corner Kabob House, has all … Continued
Outrageous Xmas displays light up Annandale
What motivates people to turn their front yard into a spectacular Christmas fantasy every December? Nelson and Esther Perez, of 4006 Patricia St. in Annandale, host a large annual Christmas gathering, and members of their extended Filipino family look forward to the blaze of multicolored lights covering the front lawn, trees, and shrubs. Having run out of space in … Continued
Shop Annandale: gift ideas – part 2
Our first post highlighting places for holiday shopping in Annandale covered Hello Fancy, the Treasure Trove, Petco, and a comic book store. Here are four more Annandale stores to put on your shopping itinerary: If you’re shopping for someone who likes to entertain, check out AnnSandra, 4417 John Marr Drive, an Annandale institution specializing in … Continued
Annandale lighting ceremony today at Tollhouse Park
The Annandale Chamber of Commerce invites all Annandaleans to the annual holiday lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. today at Tollhouse Park, at the intersection of Little River Turnpike and Annandale Road. There will be music and a visit from Santa, followed by a reception at Burke & Herbert Bank, at 4235 Annandale Road, featuring the … Continued
Shop Annandale: gift ideas – part 1
If you’re not psyched about fighting the mall crowds and prefer a more personal experience than that offered online, you might want to consider doing at least some of your holiday shopping right here in Annandale. If you’re shopping for a girl, you can find Hello Kitty pillows for $10 to $80 and a large … Continued
Support Small Business Saturday and ‘Buy Annandale’
If you’re planning to do some holiday shopping, why not consider checking out the small, one-of-a-kind shops in Annandale? If you shop today in neighborhood stores, you’ll be taking part in the first Annual Small Business Saturday initiative on Nov. 27, along with the Annandale Chamber of Commerce’s Buy Annandale campaign. Small Business Saturday, sandwiched between Black Friday and … Continued
American Legion ceremony honors Veterans in Annandale
“On behalf of the men and women of our Armed Forces, I am proud to salute our veterans on this special day,” Army Col. Ilean Keltz said at a Veterans Day ceremony in Annandale today. “May your example of service and sacrifice continue to inspire us all, proliferate throughout our community, and may we always … Continued
American Legion plans Annandale activities for Veterans Day
American Legion Bicentennial Post 1976 will commemorate Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, with two ceremonies in Annandale, reports the post’s service officer, Marv Rodney. At 9 a.m. next Thursday, members of the post will conduct a short ceremony at the cemetery behind the Annandale United Methodist Church on Columbia Pike and place flags on the graves … Continued
It’s the last Halloween for Annandale homeowner’s haunted graveyard
Residents of Annandale’s Ravensworth-Bristow community have been enjoying a neighbor’s makeshift haunted graveyard on Halloween for the past 16 years, but this will be the last year. “It’s been a lot of fun, but I’ve just gotten tired of doing it,” says Brenda Griffin of 7609 Newcastle Drive. “It takes four days to set up … Continued
Annandale residents get in the Halloween spirit
Annandale kids ready for Halloween
Oops, a whoopie cushion Halloween isn’t just for adults. Kids like to dress up, too. A random survey of children at the Annandale Parade and Festival Oct. 23 about what they plan to be for Halloween generally confirmed the gender stereotypes: Most boys plan to be something scary or gory; while most girls are opting … Continued
Halloween parties on tap all weekend at Annandale-area bars
With Oct. 31 happening on a Sunday this year, get ready for a weekend-long Halloween party. Here’s a sampling of what’s going on in some of the bars in Annandale and nearby areas: The Cue Club, 7041 Columbia Pike, Annandale, is having a Halloween “water pong” competition Friday, Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. … Continued