Tag: Mason District
Outstanding volunteers named ‘Lord’ and ‘Lady Fairfax’
Congratulations to Frank S. Vjada and Betsy Washington for being named Lord and Lady Fairfax of the Mason District for 2011. It’s been a Fairfax County tradition since 1984 to recognize outstanding citizens for their volunteerism, heroism, or other special accomplishment by designating them “Lord Fairfax” and “Lady Fairfax.” Each member of the Board of … Continued
Community activist Mollie Loeffler lauded as FX CO Citizen of the Year
Loeffler At a banquet last night before a room full of friends and dignitaries, Mason District community leader Mollie Loeffler, accepted an award from the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations as “Fairfax County Citizen of the Year.” Loretta Prencipe, president of the Lincolnia Park Civic Association, introduced Loeffler as “a community builder who inspires people … Continued
Virginia’s redistricting plan: Big changes for Mason District
Saslaw The redistricting plan approved by the Virginia legislature April 28 will have a major impact on voters in Annandale and the Mason District. Gov. Robert McDonnell is expected to sign it (after vetoing an earlier plan), but it still must be approved by the U.S. Justice Department before it takes effect. Currently the Mason … Continued
Single-family houses recommended for Peace Valley Lane property
About 80 people, most of them from Ravenwood Park, packed into a meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee Tuesday evening to make sure their concerns are taken into account as the county considers plans for an undeveloped 1.89-acre property in their neighborhood. The Ravenwood Park Civic Association’s campaign against a proposed townhouse development … Continued
Redistricting plan would split Ravensworth-Bristow community
The Ravensworth-Bristow Civic Association is not happy about being split among two Fairfax County Districts. The county redistricting plan approved by the Board of Supervisors April 26 would shift the Bristow precinct from the Braddock to the Mason districts. The Bristow precinct is bordered by Little River Turnpike, Ravensworth Road, and Heritage Driver. The polling … Continued
Community development is all about ‘asset building’
Lopez At a forum on “building community” Thursday evening, sponsored by the Mason District Council, leaders from neighborhood groups cited some of the issues they’re concerned with: poorly maintained houses; hideous mcmansions; front-yard used car lots; never-ending renovation projects; and unwanted townhouse developments. Presenters Elisa Lueck and Norma Lopez from the Fairfax County Office of … Continued
Public invited to workshop Thursday evening on ‘Building Community’
Do you wish you knew more of your neighbors? Would you like to get your neighborhood involved in more social events and improvement projects? Would you like to reach out to the diverse members of your communities? The public is invited to a special workshop on “Building Community,” sponsored by the Mason District Council, Thursday evening, … Continued
Mason and Braddock Districts will gain precincts under redistricting proposals
Mason and Braddock, the Fairfax County districts where Annandale is centered, could each pick up at least a couple of precincts when the county Board of Supervisors approves a redistricting plan later this year. An advisory citizens committee charged with developing options for reapportioning the nine magisterial districts in Fairfax County has submitted 22 plans … Continued
Mollie Loeffler of Mason District named Fairfax County Citizen of the Year
The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations has named Mollie Morison-Loeffler, a community leader in the Mason District, the Federation’s 2010 Citizen of the Year. The federation will honor Loeffler at its annual Citizen of the Year banquet, co-sponsored by Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), at the Tysons Crowne Plaza on Sunday, May 15. “Mollie’s … Continued
Potential candidates may run against Penny Gross
Mason District members of the Fairfax County Republican Committee are beginning to meet with potential candidates interested in considering a run against Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross. The Annandale blog has learned that one of them is David Feld. That would be surprising, as Feld backed Democratic candidates in the past and hosted a fundraiser last June to … Continued
Penny Gross launches re-election campaign
Gross and Bulova Penny Gross, Mason District’s representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, kicked off her re-election campaign Sunday at a fundraising event at the home of Dottie Bennett and Richard Morton in Lake Barcroft. Among the politicians who turned out for Gross at the 15th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Extravaganza: Rep. Jim … Continued
Mason District could gain precincts in redistricting process
When the borders of Fairfax County’s magisterial districts get adjusted next year as part of the required redistricting process, Mason district could possibly gain some precincts from adjacent ones, such as Lee, Braddock, or Providence. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross said, it’s too early to tell, but she suspects Mason’s population has grown somewhat although it is … Continued
Mason District Council launches website with neighborhood resources
Community leaders and residents in Fairfax County’s Mason District are encouraged to check out the new website for the recently revitalized Mason District Council (MDC). The council represents community organizations and homeowner associations in the Mason District and provides a forum to address issues of common concern—everything from what to do about graffiti, to how … Continued
Come to the Fall Festival at Mason District Park this Saturday
Annandale is having a giant block party this Saturday. The annual Mason District Park Festival takes places 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at (where else?) Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. The Fairfax County Park Authority promises live entertainment, crafts, food venders, hayrides, pony rides, a moon bounce, children’s rides, and police and fire department demonstrations. Oh, … Continued
Performers announced for Annandale’s Mason District Park Festival
The Fairfax County Park Authority has announced the musical line-up for the Mason District Park Festival in Annandale, Va. The festival takes places Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mallonee This year’s live entertainment includes: 11 a.m.- Kristina Furey. Described as “chick rock with tomboy attitude,” Furey has been compared with Sheryl Crow, Michelle Branch, and … Continued