Tag: volunteers
Local nonprofits flooded with calls from immigrants seeking ‘deferred action’
A volunteer at Just Neighbors helps a client apply for deferred action. Since the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Aug. 15 that is opening the door a crack to let undocumented youths apply to work here for two years without fear of deportation, the phones have been ringing nonstop at Annandale/Mason-area nonprofit organizations … Continued
Teens from Cyprus here for the summer learn peace begins with friendship
The Cypriot teens at Great Falls. Twenty teenagers from Cyprus are spending a few weeks in the D.C. area this summer, living with host families while they absorb American culture, go on outings, and make new friends. But it’s not just fun and games. The teens are here with the Cyprus Friendship Program, which is … Continued
Registration under way for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Cyclists get ready to race at the 2011 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Got Oympic fever, but think you’re athletic days are over? If you’re 50 or over, you can compete in the 30th Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, Sept. 15-26. There are 40 events, including track and field, tennis, swimming, diving, bowling, table tennis, men’s basketball, … Continued
Garden Club has been making Annandale nicer for 44 years
An edible wedding bouquet. Forty-four years ago a group of residents of the Camelot neighborhood in Annandale started a gardening club. Those members, and their green thumbs, have moved on, but the club, which is part of the National Capital Area Garden Clubs, is still going strong. In addition to helping one another with gardening … Continued
Advocacy group draws attention to exploitation of Vietnamese workers
Jackie Bong-Wright (center in violet), the organizer of the banquet, surrounded by models showcasing international fashions. A gala banquet Sunday night at the Harvest Moon restaurant in Falls Church featured an incredible variety of entertainment—an international fashion show, Vietnamese singing stars, a lively tap dance by a former Ms. Virginia Senior America, and much more. … Continued
Race with Grace Snow Cone Lemonade Stand supports childhood cancer research
Grace and Tucker The Annandale community is invited to the Race with Grace Snow Cone Lemonade Stand Saturday, June 23, at the Broyhill Crest pool. The stand will be at 7212 Early St., Annandale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., during the season’s first swim meet. The event is hosted by Grace Sprano, a 4-year-old miracle child who … Continued
Dogs XL needs volunteers to help foster large dogs
These Great Dane puppies were rescued by Dogs XL When an extreme animal hoarding situation was discovered in Kentucky in April, many of the larger dogs were saved by a group called Dogs XL Rescue. There were more than 200 animals of all sorts, including many large dogs, such as St. Bernards and Mastiffs, living … Continued
A great day for a bed race
A major Annandale tradition took place Saturday morning, the annual bed race, sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, to benefit Virginia Special Olympics. The three finalists race down John Marr Drive Rep. Gerry Connolly (right) with the Beanetics team The Connolly-Beanetics team awarded plaques for finishing in second place. Supervisor Penny Gross … Continued
Fund set up in honor of Alexis Jackson
The family of Alexis Jackson, the Glasgow Middle School student killed in a tragic murder-suicide in March, have set up a fund for people to honor her memory. Donations will be used for a scholarship in her name for a senior in the SOAR Project at Yorktown High School and will be sent to Los … Continued
Golf tournament is Annandale HS PTSA’s biggest fundraiser
Time to loosen up those drivers, sharpen the wedges, and warm up the putters. Spring is in the air and that means the Annandale High School PTSA’s major fundraiser, the Red and White Golf Classic, is right around the corner, reports Rich Fruchterman, who is co-chairing the event with his wife, Sallie Williams. The tournament … Continued
Culmore Cleanup celebrates its 10th anniversary
Children pitch in at a previous Culmore Cleanup Day Hundreds of local volunteers will fan out across Bailey’s Crossroads April 28 to rid the area of litter and raise awareness about the value of keeping our communities and roadways trash-free. Come join them in the 10th Annual Culmore Cleanup. The event takes place 9 a.m.-noon … Continued
Diversity in Annandale: The dialogue continues
Rev. Brown About 50 people—community leaders, police officers, school and county officials, and local residents—spent Wednesday evening at Annandale High School exploring ways to improve civic engagement and develop leadership among Annandale’s diverse population. The event, coordinated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, builds on the “dialogue on diversity” sessions held … Continued
Help Piney the cat recover from a weeklong ordeal and fall from a tree
Piney The 4Paws Rescue Team is seeking donations from the public to help finance the veterinary expenses for a cat that was rescued after spending seven days in a tree and then falling 75 feet to the ground. As a result of the fall, Piney’s leg was broken in several places, and her thorax was … Continued
Play ball! It’s registration time for Mason District Little League
Calling all kids age 4-12: Baseball season is starting. Registration for baseball and teeball is now open for the Mason District Little League (MDLL) spring season and will close on March 20. The MDLL is an all-volunteer organization that serves Annandale, Alexandria, and Falls Church. The first games will be April 14 at Mason District … Continued
Planning commissioner Alcorn selected FXCO Citizen of the Year; Annandale blogger honored, too
Alcorn The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations has selected Planning Commission Vice President Walter Acorn as the 2011 Citizen of the Year. The federation is honoring Alcorn, a resident of Reston who has served as an at-large member of the Planning Commission since 1997, in recognition of his leadership in revising the county’s complex … Continued