Tag: volunteers
Pizza party at Magill’s will benefit Child Development Center
The public is invited to enjoy pizza and karaoke at a fundraiser for the ACCA Child Development Center at Magill’s Pizza and Buffet restaurant on Feb. 27, 4-8 p.m. Magills is at 7201 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Child Development Center, a full-day childcare and preschool … Continued
Worship Watch crime prevention program targets faith community
The Fairfax County Police Department is launching a program aimed at preventing crime at houses of worship by encouraging congregants to be more vigilant. Worship Watch is modeled after Neighborhood Watch, a crime-prevention program that encourages residents to be observant of their surroundings and report suspicious activity. The public is invited to a free workshop … Continued
Audrey Moore has some new friends
The organizational meeting for a new citizens’ group to advocate for improvements at Audrey Moore RECenter drew lots of support. About three dozen residents – and several county officials – came to a Feb. 5 meeting to explore the formation of a group called Friends of Audrey Moore RECenter (AMRC). Built in 1976, Audrey Moore … Continued
Congressional School celebrating 75th anniversary
It’s a big year for the Congressional Schools of Virginia: The elite private school on Sleepy Hollow Road in Mason District is celebrating its 75th anniversary. A series of celebrations is going on all year, says Chris Pryor, Congressional’s development director, with the main events – a golf tournament at the Reston National Golf Course … Continued
Any Fairfax County teen could become a sex trafficking victim
West Springfield High School students Alyssa Wenklar (left) and Kyra Beckman, are members of the Spartans Against Human Trafficking club. Any teenager in Fairfax County could be at risk for becoming a victim of sex trafficking. It’s happened to youths from every school, ethnicity, and family income level, said Det. Bill Woolf during a program … Continued
New friends group forming to support Audrey Moore RECenter
The pool at the Audrey Moore RECenter. A new Friends of Audrey Moore RECenter group is being formed to obtain community input to identify, encourage, and advocate for improvements to the recreation center at Wakefield Park in Annandale. The public is invited to a meeting, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m., at Braddock Hall in the King’s … Continued
Stuff the Bus donation program will be in Annandale Feb. 14
Remember to pick up some extra food for Stuff the Bus when grocery shopping. [Fairfax County government] Stuff the Bus: Helping Fairfax Families, the annual campaign to collect food donations for the needy, will be in Annandale Feb. 14. A Fasttran bus will be in the Annandale Giant, 7137 Columbia Pike, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Residents … Continued
Ryan McElveen to headline AHS Just World Festival
McElveen’s Happy New Year tweet. Popular Fairfax County school board member Ryan McElveen (at large) will be the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Just World Festival Feb. 27 at Annandale High School. The free Friday afternoon event features workshops, exhibits, and entertainment aimed at promoting social activism among youths from the perspective: “It’s not … Continued
Dogs rescued from Korean dog meat farm arrive in Alexandria
Snowball is one of the lucky dogs rescued from a dog farm and is now safe at the Alexandria Animal Shelter. Sixteen dogs held captive on a dog meat farm in South Korea and headed for the dinner plate were rescued by the Humane Society International (HSI) and arrived at the Alexandria Animal Shelter last … Continued
Police help needy family
McCaughey Officers from the Mason Police District made a difference this Christmas for needy family in the Culmore area. Master Police Officer P. McCaughey learned of a family with no financial means to celebrate Christmas, so he encouraged his colleagues on the force and local churches to chip in and provide gifts and a Christmas … Continued
Volunteers needed for auxiliary police program
Auxiliary police officers. [Fairfax County photo] Did you dream of being a police officer when you were younger but for one reason or another, you ended up on a different career path? It’s not too late. The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking volunteers for its Auxiliary Police Officer (APOG ) program. APOs don’t carry … Continued
Help a needy family celebrate Thanksgiving
The Kiwanis Club of Fairfax sponsored a family for the holidays last year through Our Daily Bread. [Kiwanis Club photo] Our Daily Bread is seeking assistance from the community to help provide holiday meals and gifts to low-income individuals and families. More than 3,000 Fairfax County households have been registered for the organization’s Holiday Program … Continued
Volunteers form friends group for Long Branch Stream Valley
Volunteers collect trash along the Long Branch trail Oct. 18. [LBSV photos] Volunteers from several Annandale and Fairfax neighborhoods created a new group, the Friends of Long Branch Stream Valley, to maintain the trail and address erosion, water quality management, invasive species removal, and related environmental issues. The 2.75-mile Long Branch trail follows the stream … Continued
Blanket drive assists Syrian refugees in Turkey
Blankets collected in 2013. Local governments and other organizations in Northern Virginia are again sponsoring a blanket drive to assist Syrian refugees seeking shelter in Turkey. More than a million Syrians have fled to Turkey to escape civil war and attacks by ISIS. The first blanket drive was held last year after several local government … Continued
A spooky, fun time for Parklawn community
A large crowd, enthusiastic runners, creative Halloween costumes, a scavenger hunt for kids, friendly neighbors, hardworking volunteers, a long list of sponsors (including the Annandale Blog), and perfect fall weather all helped make the first annual Parklawn Spooky 5K/1K a huge success. The event, organized by the Parklawn Civic Association, took place Oct. 25 … Continued