Tag: sports
Pinecrest Golf Center to reopen May 15
The geese will soon have to make room for people on the Pinecrest Golf Course. The Pinecrest Golf Center in Mason District will reopen May 15, the Fairfax County Park Authority announced. Allowing golfers at Pinecrest is part of a phased-in reopening of county golf courses beginning on May 8 with the Burke Lake, Greendale, … Continued
Coach CJ event raises funds for scholarships
From the left: John Cascella, Nancy Joyner, Casey Tripp, and Kristin Joyner. Members of the Falls Church High School and Holmes Run Pool communities gathered at the Annandale Fire Station March 7 for food, dancing, and a silent auction. It was the sixth annual Coach CJ Celebration hosted by Nancy Joyner to celebrate the life … Continued
Bowlero grand opening draws big crowd
Redskin Derrius Guice (center) celebrates the grand opening of Bowlero Annandale. A big crowd showed up for Bowlero Annandale’s grand opening Feb. 1, featuring free bowling, free arcade games, an appearance by Redskins running back Derrius Guice, and food and drink specials, including $3 Lagunitas IPA. Radio station Hot 95.5 broadcast live during the event. … Continued
Annandale’s Hunter-M E-Sports is for the serious gamer
If your home computer doesn’t cut it for serious gaming, Hunter-M E-Sports at 7031 Little River Turnpike in Annandale offers 70 high-end gaming computer stations 24 hours a day. Another 16 computer stations will be added soon. Hunter-M E-Sports caters mainly to big online multiplayer games. The most popular games are Fortnite, League of Legends, … Continued
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