March 14, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Mason police officer is ‘local hero’ to kids at Willston after-school program

#children, #police, #Seven Corners, #volunteers, #Willston Center
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“Murph” helps the kids with their homework. When Alejandra Caballero saw a recent video that went viral showing a police officer throwing a football with a young boy in Texas, she had an idea: Why not publicize the behind-the-scenes work with children carried out by PFC Brendan Murphy? Murphy, the crime prevention officer at the … Continued

Support the needy at Our Daily Bread’s Empty Bowls event

#arts, #community events, #entertainment, #food, #social services, #volunteers

Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Greg Kincaid. Enjoy a fun evening while helping to raise money for needy families at Our Daily Bread’s Empty Bowls event. It’s Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m. at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. This is Our Daily Bread’s 30th anniversary. The nonprofit organization provides food, financial … Continued

Socially conscious organizations sought for Annandale HS Just World Festival

#Annandale High School, #community events, #volunteers, #youths

The 2012 Just World Festival at Annandale High School. Organizers of Annandale High School’s ninth annual Just World Festival are seeking exhibitors who would like to share their socially conscious programs, causes, and issues with the community. The festival is Feb. 28, 2:30-6 p.m., at the school. It’s open to the public, as well as … Continued

McAuliffe sets Day of Service for Jan. 4

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Virginia Gov.-Elect Terry McAuliffe invites the public to take part in a Commonwealth Day of Service Jan. 4 to kick off the inauguration festivities. The official inauguration takes place Jan. 11 in Richmond. Community service activities have been scheduled throughout Virginia for this Saturday. One of the activities close to the Annandale/Mason area is a … Continued

Santa’s Ride brings joy to children spending holidays in the hospital

#children, #health, #holidays, #police, #schools, #volunteers
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Sorry, reindeer; Santa’s going to be riding a Harley this year. At least that’s his mode of transportation next Tuesday, Dec. 10, for “Santa’s Ride,” an annual charity event in which police officers escort Santa on a countywide tour on motorcycles, SUVs, and police cruisers to collect donated toys for hospitalized children. The group will … Continued

Toy drive supports needy students at Bailey’s Elementary School

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Every year, the Bailey’s Elementary School community provides toys and grocery gift cards to the neediest students before the winter break. In the past, Bailey’s has been fortunate to receive donations from the Toys for Tots program, but that organization stopped helping Bailey’s last year, so the school is reaching out to the surrounding community, … Continued

Volunteers clean up Seven Corners

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Volunteers pick up lots of trash from the Willston Center parking lot. About 40 children and adults gathered at the Willston Multicultural Center Saturday morning for a Seven Corners Cleanup event. The volunteers included members of the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club; kids, parents, and staff from the after-school program that meets at the Willston Center; … Continued