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Youths seek bicycle donations to help those in need
The Story Riders at the Willston Center.Do you have an old bicycle gathering dust in your basement? Youths in the Story Riders program at the Willston Community Center are collecting gently used bikes...
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Port City players present 'Hamlet' with a twist
Port City Playhouse is performing William Shakespeare’s classic “Hamlet” – with a twist – Oct. 13-28 right here in Mason District.Performances are at Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church, 3435 Sleepy...
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Best-dressed pets to compete at the Taste of Annandale
A pet contest at the Super Pet Expo at the Dulles Expo Center. [Photos: Chico's Natural Pet Expo]Bring your dog or cat to the Taste of Annandale Saturday, Oct. 14, and you could win a prize in the...
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Windows Plus relocates to Annandale
The new headquarters for Windows Plus on Markham Street, Annandale.Windows Plus has recently relocated to Annandale and is eager to meet the community.As a result, the company invites customers and...
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Infill houses for sale near Lake Barcroft
The Chapman model home.A model home at Brooks Place, an infill development off Sleepy Hollow Road, is now open for viewing by prospective buyers.The developer, Evergreene Homes, is building eight homes...
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Traditional Chinese fashions showcased at Taste of Annandale
The Chinese Culture Institute’s Hanfu Club is presenting a couture fashion show at the Taste of Annandale featuring traditional Chinese dress from the Han period. It is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.The...
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Review: 'The Mistress Cycle'
The “Mistress Cycle” cast, from the left: Julia Capizzi (Anais Nin), Iyona Blake (LuLu White), Erica Clare (Tess Walker), Abby Middleton (Diane de Poitiers), and Justine Icy Moral (Ching). [Keith...
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Public invited to dialogue on community featuring art by local youths
Art projects by youths displayed at a community dialogue session in May at Dar Al-Hijra Islamic Center.The public is invited to “Re-Imagining Community Through Art,” a dialogue inspired by artworks...
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Make the most of your retirement years
The audience at a previous fair.Learn how to make aging fun – and find new creative ways to spend your time after retirement – at the Positive Aging and Wellness Fair Sunday, Oct. 22.The event, 8:45-4...
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Princessland vacates its building, but the business will continue, owner vows
The former site of Princessland on the corner of Columbia Pike and Maple Place.Princessland, the spa for girls at 7224 Columbia Pike in Annandale, has closed just four months after it opened. The...
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Prepare now for an emergency
Examples of items for an emergency kit. Pack an emergency kit. Draw up an action plan. Organize essential information. That’s some of the advice from public officials at a Resilience Summit Oct. 12...
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The Taste of Annandale is tomorrow: 15 things you need to know
Come out and celebrate with the community tomorrow at the third annual Taste of Annandale. This festival, which is amounting to a huge block party, is Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Tom Davis...
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The Taste of Annandale: That was fun!
Crowds of people converged on Tom Davis Drive in the center of Annandale Saturday, Oct 15, for the third annual Taste of Annandale. People of all ages enjoyed live shows, food, and fun at the street...
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Holmes Middle School invites alumni, community members to 50th anniversary...
Holmes Middle School students, families, alumni, and community members are invited to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary on Oct. 21.The celebration, hosted by the school and the Holmes PTA,...
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Mark Naylor and Amy Servas nab first place in the Taste of Annandale 5K
The race begins.Mark Naylor won the Taste of Annandale 5K Oct. 14, completing the course in just under 20 minutes. Naylor’s official time, recorded by Commonwealth Timing, was 19:51:77. Coming in at...
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Trails in Mason District Park to close for stream project
Turkeycock RunSome trails in Mason District Park will be closed for the next few months while stream restoration will be carried out on Turkeycock Run. A pedestrian bridge near the park entrance at...
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Phillips Programs celebrates 50th anniversary
From the left: Priscilla Knight Williams of NOVEC: Phillips Programs President Piper Phillips Caswell; Alex Robbins of Rep. Gerry Connolly’s office; Mike Policicchio, partner, EY; Trudy Bell, program...
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Weekend crimes include robbery, reckless driving
Police investigate armed robbery at Euro Market. [FCPD]The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Annandale/Mason District area during the weekend.A group of people robbed...
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Lucky lucks out at the Taste of Annandale pet contest
Chelsea with Theodore and Jefferson with Lucky.Oct. 14 was a very lucky day for Jefferson Soto, as his puppy, Lucky, won him a $100 gift certificate as the top winner in the best-dressed pet contest at...
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Public invited to dialogue on community featuring art by local youths
Art projects by youths displayed at a community dialogue session in May at Dar Al-Hijra Islamic Center.The public is invited to “Re-Imagining Community Through Art,” a dialogue inspired by artworks...
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