Tag: holidays
With no big local July 4 events, expect a lot of neighborhood fireworks
A fireworks stand on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The Annandale Blog wishes everyone a fun and safe Fourth of July—but don’t forget, we’re still in the midst of a pandemic. There are no public fireworks events scheduled locally, so as you enjoy your backyard DIY fireworks shows, don’t invite too many people and be … Continued
Fairfax County Schools to add four religious holidays
The Fairfax County School Board is considering adopting a calendar for the 2021-22 school year with four new religious holidays: Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Diwali, and Eid al Fitr. Two options were presented to the school board June 18. The only difference is that one version has an additional student holiday and ends the school … Continued
Annandale church celebrates Juneteenth with rally in support of Black Lives Matter
By Roberta Croll Despite the rain, over 25 people demonstrated in front of Little River United Church of Christ in Annandale on Friday, Juneteenth, in support of Black Lives Matter and against violence and brutality. Since its founding in 1955, Little River United Church of Christ has been celebrating diversity, independent thought, and … Continued
Chico’s celebrates ‘Pawlentine’s Day’
Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza is offering free manga/anime portrait drawings of pets and their human companions on Valentines Day, Feb. 14, 4-6:30 p.m. All pets are welcome. If you can’t bring a pet, the artist can work from a photo.
Families encouraged to join volunteer event on Martin Luther King Day
Children work assemble blankets at the 2019 Give Together event. [Volunteer Fairfax] Families with school-age children are invited to take part in “Give Together,” a day of service hosted by Volunteer Fairfax at the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in Annandale. The free event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, is aimed … Continued
Christmas trees will be picked up in January
If your live Christmas tree has dried out, it’s time to dispose of it to avoid a fire hazard, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department warns. Christmas tree fires aren’t that common, but when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Dried out trees … Continued
Annandale children select free toys at ‘Sib Shop’
Volunteers help children pick out a free toy at the Wedgewood Community Center. More than 250 children got to pick out free holiday gifts at a “Sibling Shop” holiday party Dec. 19 hosted by Facets at the Wedgewood Community Center in Annandale. Facets, a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services to help lower-income … Continued
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and there’s a piece of him right here in Annandale
This gold statue holds a relic from St. Nicholas. [Matt Blitz/DCist] The Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church on Woodburn Road in Annandale has a bone fragment from the real St. Nicholas who inspired the Santa Claus legend, according to a Dec. 20 story in the DCist news site. The relic, which was authenticated … Continued
Church members go ‘Caroling for Cans’
Members of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church collected a record 1,114 pounds of canned goods and other non-perishable food Dec. 16 from neighbors in their annual “Caroling for Cans” drive. The carolers brought Christmas cheer to 250 homes near the church, at 3233 Annandale Road. The food will go to Food for Others, which will distribute it to … Continued
Chico’s pet store hosts Santa Paws
Santa Paws is coming to town! He’ll be at Chico’s Natural Pet Market this weekend. The public is invited to bring your pet for photos with Santa 1-5 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at the pet store at 6349A Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza. Sign up for a time slot online. Santa Paws is a … Continued
Volunteers decorate veterans’ homes
Firefighters and other volunteers work on a house in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale. Six houses in Annandale and Falls Church were decorated and fixed up for the holidays on Dec. 7, thanks to dozens of volunteers with the Decorate-A-Vet program. Decorate-A-Vet was founded 10 years ago by Jeff Jones, owner of Classic Stonescaping … Continued
Annandale homeowner goes all out on Christmas decorations
Who’s got the best holiday decorations in the Annandale/Mason area? One strong contender is 6800 Murray Lane in Sleepy Hollow Woods. The entire front of the house and yard is covered with lights – there are Christmas trees, wreaths, candy canes, Santas, snowflakes, reindeer, stars, and much more. This year it took seven full days … Continued
Veterans Day ceremony features World War II vet
Speakers at a Veterans Day ceremony in Annandale include (from the left): World War 11 veteran George Merz, Maj. Ziad Fakoury, and Helen Patton. Merz is holding Gen. Patton’s riding crop. About three dozen members of American Legion Bicentennial Post 1976 gathered at the Annandale cannon Monday to pay tribute to the nation’s veterans on … Continued
Flags line neighborhood streets for Memorial Day
Realtor Vivianne Couts and her crew of some 30 volunteers put out 1,200 American flags on the curbs throughout the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale Saturday morning. This is the fourth year that Couts has organized a flag project for the Memorial Day weekend. The volunteers, including one not quite two years old, gathered for … Continued
Trash pickups delayed during holiday week
Fairfax County will not provide trash and recycling pickup on Christmas Day. If your regularly scheduled collection is on Tuesday, your trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Wednesday customers will receive trash/recycling collection on Thursday, Dec. 27, Thursday customers have their trash picked up on Friday, Dec. 28, and Friday … Continued