Tag: sports
Bowlero Annandale now open
Bowlero Annandale, the totally redone version of the old Annandale bowling alley on Markham Street, is now open. It has 48 bowling lanes, an arcade with dozens of games, all new seating for bowlers, a huge bar, expanded food menu, extensive restaurant seating, and private party rooms. Games are $7.69 per person; bowling shoes are … Continued
World Series commemorative merch on sale here
The Washington Nationals’ World Series win is not only a mood-booster for the D.C. region, it’s an opportunity to cash in by enterprising entrepreneurs. A case in point is the makeshift stand selling Nats merchandise in front of the Discount Zone gas station at 6401 Columbia Pike by the Lincolnia Road intersection. Hoodies are the … Continued
Athletes, parents and coaches honored as Champions of Character
From the left: At-large school board members Ryan McElveen and Ilryong Moon, Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova, Nathan Albergottie, Gary Wright, and Jennifer Soto. Two athletes and a parent with the Annandale Boys & Girls Club (ABGC) and a coach with the Olympiacos Soccer Club DC were honored as the Mason District Champions of … Continued
Mark Naylor wins the Taste of Annandale 5K
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross presents a medal to Taste of Annandale 5K winner Mark Naylor. Mark Naylor won the Taste of Annandale 5K for the third year in a row. The 36-year-old Annandale resident completed the race with a clock time of 19:35.1. That was slower than his time last year (18:11.9) but good enough … Continued
Runner and service dog in training coming from New Jersey for the Taste of Annandale 5K
Christina Olson and Daisy Most people planning to run in the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on Saturday morning are from Annandale or surrounding areas. Christina Olson and Daisy are coming from Summit, N.J., for the race. For Olson , the Taste of Annandale 5K is an opportunity to add one more state to her goal … Continued
Registration still open for Taste of Annandale 5K
If you’re thinking about registering for the Taste of Annandale 5K – or already signed up – here are some things you need to know. The 5K Race, a major component the Taste of Annandale street festival, starts 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Kmart parking lot at 4251 John Marr Drive. Register online … Continued
Sports Junkies to broadcast live at Glory Days
The Sports Junkies Pregame Show will be broadcast live Sept. 29, 11 a.m., at Glory Days Grill in Barcroft Plaza. The Sports Junkies appear on the all-sports radio station 106.7 the Fan. At Glory Days, they will fill you in on everything you need to know before the Redskins v. Giants game on Sept. 29. … Continued
Petition seeks more pickleball courts
Pickleball is becoming an increasingly popular sport, yet Fairfax County isn’t meeting the demand for places to play. Annandale resident Mike Perel, vice chair of the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging, encourages people to sign a petition asking the Board of Supervisors and Park Authority to “find ways to support the growth and interest in … Continued
Mason District Running Festival promotes outdoor exercise
The Mason District Running Festival features six races, including a Kids Fun Run. If you’re planning to run in the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on Oct. 5, why not get some practice by joining the Mason District Running Festival on Sept. 28? Both races use the trails at Mason District Park. Raffle prizes at … Continued
Two Mason District park projects honored
The White Gardens Two Fairfax County parks were honored by the Virginia Recreation and Park Society, and both of them are in Mason District. The Indoor Valis Family Learning Center at the Pinecrest Golf Course was honored as the Best New Renovation/Addition in the Bricks and Mortar category for a population area greater than 200,000. … Continued
Register for the Taste of Annandale 5K before the price goes up
Attention runners of all abilities and ages: Be sure to register for the Taste of Annandale 5K Race before the fees goes up. Sign up online. Taste of Annandale 5K Race is a special feature of the fifth annual Taste of Annandale street festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. The 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. in … Continued
Golf tournament will raise money for soccer field at Edsall Park pool
The back lot at the Edsall Park Swim Club. The community is invited to a golf tournament to raise money to transform an unused lot at the Edsall Park Swim Club into a soccer field for the Villarreal Virginia Academy (VIVA). The VIVA Open, a four-player golf scramble, is Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., at … Continued
Registration open for Taste of Annandale 5K
Registration is open for the fifth annual Taste of Annandale 5K race on Oct. 5. In fact, nine people have already registered. Sign up here. The race will start at 9:30 a.m. in the Kmart parking lot on John Marr Drive. The course will be virtually the same as last year. Runners will head down … Continued
ABGC President Kip Germain to be recognized at DC United game
The Washington Diplomats in Japan. Kip Germain is in the bottom row on the right. [ABGC] If you or your children played soccer on an Annandale Boys & Girls Club team, you might want to come to the DC United game Saturday, as ABGC President Kip Germain will be recognized during halftime along with his … Continued
Fitness studio hosts soccer clinic with pro coach
Soccer coach Pablo Rodas (left) and PR Performance Fitness co-owner Pablo Amaya. Anyone who coaches a soccer team is invited to a soccer clinic at PR Performance Fitness in Annandale June 9, at 9 a.m., led by professional coach Pablo Rodas. Parents and players can sign up, too. Rodas has coached soccer teams in El … Continued