Tag: street scenes
Annandale ‘Village Center’ kiosk needs updating
As of Jan. 7, 2012, the kiosk at Toll House Park on Little River Turnpike in the heart of Annandale was displaying a flyer for the Annandale Fall Festival and Parade, which took place last October. Not many people walk around central Annandale, but still . . . What does this say about our community? … Continued
Scene around A-town: An angel graces Evergreen Lane
Drivers along Evergreen Lane in Annandale are watched over by an angel – or at least a statue of one. Mi Suk Kim recently put up this statue of the archangel St. Michael on the side of her house at 4303 Evergreen Lane. Kim purchased the statue last fall from St. Michael Church, where it … Continued
Extreme yard sales mar Braddock Road
Looking for a used washing machine or refrigerator? Whoever lives in this house at 4508 Braddock Road, Lincolnia, has taken the yard sale concept to an extreme level, lining up large appliances on the curb for sale to the public. A resident of the nearby Parklawn community, who took the photo, says, “It appears … Continued
Scene around A-town: A Hoggish Christmas display
We love holiday lights that celebrate more than Christmas. This house, at 4106 Gallows Road in Annandale, honors the Redskins. Each of the pigs has the name and Redskin jersey of a member of the famed offensive line of the 1980s known as “the Hogs”: George Starke #74, Russ Grimm #68, Jeff Bostic #63, Mark … Continued
Scene around A-town: Come and sit a spell in front of this Annandale home
This Annandale ranch house has three bedrooms, a finished basement, and two full bathrooms plus two half-baths. Very convenient – no need to interrupt your yardwork by going inside for potty breaks. You can’t tell from the photo, but this is actually the front of the house.
Music and dance on display at 2011 Annandale parade
The Bolivian dance group Fraternidad Cultural Pachimama Boy Scout Troop 150, based at the Annandale United Methodist Church Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova. Other politicians at the parade included Rep. Gerry Connolly, Del. Kaye Kory, Del. Vivian Watts, Sen. David Marsden, Sen. Richard Saslaw, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross, and Mason supervisor candidate … Continued
Scene around A-Town: It’s a wild world
A wildlife sene brightens up this front yard on Tallwood Terrace in Lake Barcroft.
Annandale begins cleanup after Hurricane Irene
Chainsaws are echoing throughout Annandale, as residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Irene. 3707 Whispering Lane in Lake Barcroft. A tree damaged this car’s windshield on Whispering Lane. Whitewater in Holmes Run by Rose Lane Park. This huge tree blocks Marshall Drive in Annandale. 3806 Whispering Lane. This Dominion Power crew restored power to Heritage … Continued
Scene around A-Town: All ducked-out
The people who live at this house on Bradley Circle in Annandale seem to have a thing for ducks. Do you know of any other houses around here with an equally unusual decorating scheme?
Scene around A-Town: The hula bear
We found this hula bear on the corner of Ravensworth Road and Davian Drive in Annandale.
New sidewalks to be installed along Columbia Pike in Annandale
Columbia Pike New, wider brick sidewalks will be installed along a few blocks of Columbia Pike in Annandale from the Bank of America to just beyond the fire station. Construction is expected to start in early 2012, says Robert Ayers, an engineer in the Fairfax County Department of Transportation who is overseeing the project. The … Continued
Annandale Bed Race raises money for Special Olympics
A team from Silverado restaurant took first place at the Annandale Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Bed Race Saturday morning, but the real winner was the Special Olympics, the main beneficiary of the teams’ $500 entry fee. Twenty-two teams competed in the event, which gets bigger every year. Each team decorated a hospital bed and raced it … Continued
Rainbow over McDonalds
Captured this rainbow in Seven Corners at the Arlington Blvd./Patrick Henry intersection today at about 6:15 p.m.
Korean-American community helps clean up Annandale
Steven Choi (left) with members of the Annandale clean-up crew. About 40 to 50 people took part in the annual Annandale Clean-up event Saturday morning organized by the Korean American Association of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Helen Winter, who heads beautification efforts for the Annandale Revitalization Committee, brought trash bags and registered participants at a table … Continued
Scene around A-Town: The trees are watching
We found this tree creature on Larchmont Drive, Annandale.