Tag: shopping
Bob’s donates funds to Belvedere and other Fairfax County schools
Belvedere students at the opening of the new Bob’s furniture store. Bob’s Discount Furniture donated $1,500 to Belvedere Elementary School, in the Annandale area, to complete the school’s outdoor classroom project. The funds will help support the Belvedere’s efforts to become an “Eco-School,” a green schools initiative sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. The check … Continued
Goodwill store opens in Annandale
The opening of the Goodwill store on John Marr Drive Feb. 16 greatly increases the amount of retail space in Annandale—along with the options for thrift shopping. The new Annandale Goodwill, with 25,000 square feet, is the largest of the 14 Goodwill stores in the Washington, D.C., region, said Brendan Hurley, senior vice president for … Continued
Annandale loses another longtime family-owned business
Alan Shaffer in front of American Rental years ago. When American Rental moved from Annandale to Springfield in January, Annandale not only lost its only equipment rental business; it also lost a store that’s been owned and operated by the same family for three generations. American Rental had been at 7245 Columbia Pike for nearly … Continued
Annandale Blockbuster closing, and Advance Auto Parts moving in
Everything is on sale. The Annandale Blockbuster is closing March 24, and Advance Auto Parts will move into that location, at 7448 Little River Turnpike in the Little River Plaza Shopping Center. The Advance Auto Parts store isn’t scheduled to open until 2014, said a spokesperson for the Roanoke, Va.-based company. There are 10 Advance … Continued
Landmark Mall redevelopment under discussion
Plans for the redevelopment of Landmark Mall, moribund for years, are back on the table. The City of Alexandria is “exploring a lot of different options” for revitalizing the shopping mall with the owner, Howard Hughes Corp., says Gwen Wright, chief of the development division in the City of Alexandria’s Department of Planning and Zoning. … Continued
Goodwill store to open in a few weeks
Renovations are under way at the future Goodwill store There have been a few renovation delays, so the opening of the Goodwill store in central Annandale has been pushed back a bit, reports Brendan Hurley, senior vice president for marketing and communications at Goodwill of Greater Washington. The company is planning a soft launch in … Continued
What not to buy
By Robert Schwaninger As I have repeatedly admitted, my knowledge of what to buy my wife, Isabel, or practically anyone else is only slightly better than my knowledge of 16th century Croatian folk dancing. Therefore, if you are having trouble coming up with a gift idea, don’t call me. I will not be able to … Continued
Annandale’s Dan Burke: artistry in wood
A chest made of ambrosia maple and Brazillian cherry. After retiring from a successful career as a molecular biologist, Annandale resident Dan Burke has made the transition to woodwork artisan. Burke’s woodworking career started when he and his wife Susan, an accomplished needlepoint artist, moved into their Broyhill Crest home about 15 years ago and … Continued
Convenience store planned for Hess gas station in Annandale
A convenience store is coming to the Hess gas station at 7100 Little River Turnpike at John Marr Drive in central Annandale. The shop will be like a 7-Eleven, offering beer and wine, as well as food items and basic necessities. The gas station will close for three months, starting at the end of the … Continued
Craft Bazaar at Annandale church this Saturday
It’s not too early to start thinking about the holidays, and a fun place to get into the spirit of the season takes place this Saturday: The Craft Bazaar at Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 40 artisans and other venders will be there offering handcrafted jewelry, ornaments, candles, … Continued
Goodwill coming to Annandale
A Goodwill store and training center will occupy the former site of the Room Store in the Annandale Plaza shopping center on John Marr Drive next to Columbia Pike. Site preparation has already begun, and the store could open “towards the end of this year or very early in 2013,” said Brendan Hurley, senior vice … Continued
Merrifield Target, other shops open
Halloween goodies at Target. The Target at the Mosaic District in Merrifield has been open for a week, although it will have a “grand opening” on Sunday. It’s the largest Target on the East Coast and sells groceries, as well as the usual stuff. Lou Lou offers jewelry, scarves, purses, and other accessories. Last Call … Continued
‘Extreme yard sales’ are back in business
6231 Columbia Pike After a few quiet weeks, the “extreme yard sales” are back in the Parklawn neighborhood in Mason District. Michael Tyrone Suggs, who had been organizing yard sales up and down Braddock Road for more than a year, told us a few weeks ago that he was finished, citing all the hassles from … Continued
Thousands of books on sale at George Mason Library this weekend
If you’d would like to curl up with a novel, plan a vacation, try some new recipes, or learn something new in just about any subject, the used book sale going on now through the weekend at the George Mason Regional Library has what you need, and much, much more. There are enough books (plus … Continued
MOM’s offers organic, environmentally friendly groceries
Organic produce at MOM’s Market. MOM’s Organic Market, the grocery store that opened in the Mosaic District in Merrifield Sept. 14, puts a high value on organic food and environmentally friendly practices. And that means it doesn’t sell bottled water. [In case you’re not familiar with the harm of bottled water: It creates a huge … Continued