Archive for the ‘Children Events’ Category
Monday, November 16th, 2009
By JillAnderson
A very important FCSB budget discussion focusing on the JEB Stuart school pyramid will be taking place tomorrow night (Nov 17th) at JEB Stuart High School Theater at 7:45 pm. Kaye Kory will be presenting on the FY2011 Budget and addressing parents’ concerns on the projected $162M deficit.
My friend, Ellie blogged in Around Annandale about a community meeting that occurred last Saturday at the George Mason Library regarding the Fairfax County Budget deficit of $315.6M and the impact to our school budgets. In her summary she states that most citizens attending were in favor of supporting a real estate tax rate increase to thwart the proposed budget cuts to our area schools.
I hope that our county officials will take into consideration the purpose of schools (read an excellent blog posting by Seth Godin – “What are schools for” when making their final cuts to the school budget.
Traci Cooke, President of the Sleepy Hollow Elementary School PTA also wrote a great post on the SHESPTA website about the importance of attending this meeting. You can read her version here – http://www.shespta.org/budget-info-fy2011
Please plan to attend this important meeting regarding the Fairfax County Budget and the proposed impacts to the Fairfax County School Board Budget.
It’s your tax dollars. What are YOU willing to pay to protect our Kids’ Education and our Future?
Tags: Fairfax County Virginia, Fairfax County budget, Fairfax County School Board, kaye kory, Parent-Teacher Association, Real estate
Posted in Bailey's Elementary School, Belvedere Elementary School, Children Events, Fairfax County Government, General Interest, Glasglow Middle School, JEB Stuart High School, Recipes, Schools, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
By JillAnderson
Sunday was an absolutely beautiful day; a perfect day for getting the leaves down to the street for Fairfax County pick-up- and, our 4-year old son wanted to help. The only problem was that we didn’t have a rake that he could handle.
Leaves sure are beautiful - until it's time to clean them up.
On our way home from having breakfast at Whitlows in Clarendon we stopped at Ayers Variety & Hardware (a really fabulous Mom & Pop store – if you haven’t been, stop reading this and go now!) to see if they stocked small size rakes.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only were they open on Sunday; (according to Wilma Kaplan- she and her husband, Ronald are the owners and are LB residents – they’re open 7 days a week and are only closed 4 days per year – wow!) they do carry child-size rakes. Score!
Hey, thanks, this rake is just my size!.
Oh, man, what have I gotten myself into?
Maybe Daddy can get the rest by himself?
Please No More Pictures Mommy!
Hey, Daddy - have fun. We're all done.
If you have a small child or grandchild that would like to help with your leaves please stop by Ayers Variety & Hardware and pick up a kid-sized rake.
Lake Barcroft neighborhood (to my knowledge – all of us) are in Zone 6 in the Fairfax County leaf pickup schedule and are scheduled for the 1st of 3 leaf pick-ups on November 18th. Will you be ready?
Tags: ayers variety, clarendon, Fairfax County Virginia, lake barcroft, leaf pickup, whitlows
Posted in Adult Events, Bailey's Elementary School, Children Events, General Interest, JEB Stuart High School, Schools, Shopping, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
By JillAnderson
It’s a winter wonderland at the 7th Annual Pentagon Row Holiday Festival! Jump start the holiday season in style this Saturday, November 14 from 5-7 p.m.. FREE!
Photo Courtesy of Pentagon Row Ice Skating
I usually like to keep the events that I post closer to home but this one really caught my eye because it’s early enough in the evening that you can take the little ones too.
Events include:
**The Pentagon Row Ice Rink will donate a portion of its proceeds during the event to Junior Diabetes Research Foundation International.
Stop by the registration table near Bally’s Total Fitness for free giveaways*, merchant coupons and more! Register to win prizes from Smoothie King, Sur la Table, Red Door Spas and more!
*while supplies last.
In-Store Events:
Arlington Visitors Center: Story Time and Treats with Face Painting
A Visual Affair: Pickup 20% OFF coupons at the Registration Table
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas: Complimentary Makeup with the latest fall colors to prepare you for the holiday season! Pickup $20.00 OFF coupons at the Registration Table
Hudson Trail Outfitters: Pickup coupons at the Registration Table
Jouvence Aveda: Refreshments, Consultations, Hand Massages and Special Discounts; Pickup $10.00 OFF coupons at the Registration Table
Smoothie King: Sample Season Smoothies; Pickup $1.00 OFF coupons at the Registration Table
Sur la Table: Free Samples and Snacks
World Market: Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting (additional refreshments on plaza)
For skating fees and hours, visit www.pentagonrowskating.com.
In the event of inclement weather, event will not be rescheduled.
For more information, call 434-977-9234.
Tags: Christmas and holiday season, holiday festival, horse and carriage rides, Ice skating, pentagon city virginia, pentagon row, Smoothie King, Sur la Table
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
By JillAnderson
I intended to post these events earlier this week but my family has been busy fighting off a flu bug all week.
Hopefully, your family is well and could participate in one or more of these events.
Saturday, Nov 7th:
- 10 am – Nutcracker Storytime – Barnes and Noble at Seven Corners – Come join the BalletNOVA Dance Company as they appear in costume to read and perform pieces from The Nutcracker! This is a great event for all ages, performed in our children’s area. Free, Ages: Infant to 2, 2-4, 5-6.)
- 11 am – Classic Cartoon Weekend Brunch – EAT Bar in Arlington -Watch classic cartoons like Donald Duck, Woody Woodpecker and Popeye while you enjoy a scrumptious brunch. Admission Free, cost for activities, All Ages, Weekly Event.)
- 3 pm – Dracula performance – The Childrens’ Theater at Thomas Jefferson Community Center -World famous scientist Dr. Van Helsing warns his friend Jonathan Harker to watch out for Count Dracula on his trip to Transylvania. A family-fun Halloween show, Dracula is full of mystery and suspense that takes place after Twilight! Price Range: $5-$14.99, All Ages, Weekend Event.)
- 7:30 pm – Dracula Performance – The Childrens’ Theater at Thomas Jefferson Community Center -World famous scientist Dr. Van Helsing warns his friend Jonathan Harker to watch out for Count Dracula on his trip to Transylvania. A family-fun Halloween show, Dracula is full of mystery and suspense that takes place after Twilight!
Sunday, Nov 8th:
- 11 am – Classic Cartoon Weekend Brunch – EAT Bar in Arlington -Watch classic cartoons like Donald Duck, Woody Woodpecker and Popeye while you enjoy a scrumptious brunch. Admission Free, cost for activities, All Ages, Weekly Event.)
- 3 pm – Dracula performance – The Childrens’ Theater at Thomas Jefferson Community Center – World famous scientist Dr. Van Helsing warns his friend Jonathan Harker to watch out for Count Dracula on his trip to Transylvania. A family-fun Halloween show, Dracula is full of mystery and suspense that takes place after Twilight!
Tags: barnes and noble, Donald Duck, dracula, Kids and Teens, nutcracker, Woody Woodpecker
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
By JillAnderson
Fairfax County will be administering (free of charge) the H1N1 Vaccine on both Wed, November 4th & Thurs, November 5th at all five Health Department Clinic locations.
Photo Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons
Vaccines will be only be given to first 300 people that meet one of the following criteria:
- Children 6 months – 6 years old
- Pregnant Women
- Parents of Children less than 6 months old
Our closest location is located at:
6245 Leesburg Pike, Suite 500
Falls Church, VA 22044-2106
For More Information please visit the Fairfax County Website at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/flu/updates/
Tags: Fairfax County Virginia, Falls Church Virginia, h1n1 vaccine, Health, swine flu, vaccines
Posted in Children Events, Fairfax County Government, General Interest, Schools, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
By JillAnderson
We had a terrific time trick-or-treating on Saturday night – although someone did steal the bowl that I had left out with candy. They didn’t just the candy; no, they took the bowl too. Shame on them.
I hope that your family enjoyed the evening as well.
Posted via email from LakeBarcroft
Tags: halloween, Trick-or-treating
Posted in Children Events, Events, Lake Barcroft Events, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Friday, October 30th, 2009
By JillAnderson
Sharon Bulova’s November Newsletter – “Bulova Byline” listed some great recommendations for staying safe this Halloween.
I am sharing them here in case you don’t receive Sharon Bulova’s newsletter. Feel free to add additional safety tips in the comments section.
Halloween is right around the corner, and this means sweets, costumes and scary adventures! Here are a few tips to keep your tots safe this holiday:
- Don’t let the excitement of Halloween allow your children to ignore the normal safety precautions.
- Do not talk to strangers; do not go into homes or cars of people they do not know; and do not approach animals they do not know.
- Make sure children know their name, phone number and address and to provide this information to a police officer in an emergency or if they are lost.
- Younger children should have an adult with them, while older children should provide their route and when they expect to return. If possible, provide a cell phone for your children.
- Children should only visit homes that have their porch lights on.
- Inspect your children’s candy before they eat it. Although food tampering is rare, it’s safest to eat only those candies that are individually wrapped and not homemade, unless you know the families who have prepared the homemade treats.
- Have flashlights or glow sticks for children and/or for the accompanying adult.
- Adults are reminded not to drink alcohol and drive.
Tags: Child, halloween, Safety, Sharon Bulova, Tips for trick or treating
Posted in Board of Supervisors - Sharon Bulova, Children Events, Events, General Interest, crime | No Comments »
Sunday, October 25th, 2009
By JillAnderson
The weather was beautiful and the kids were scary….errrrr, I mean they were well costumed.
The Lake Barcroft Annual Halloween Parade was held today led by the J.E.B. Stuart Marching Band and a crowd of residents (young and young-at-heart).
This fabulous event is organized and paid for by the Lake Barcroft Woman’s Club.
Raider Marching Band Mascot
J.E.B. Stuart Raider Marching Band getting ready
A Sampling of the Fabulous Costumes
Alice Lima-Witchy - Oops, I mean Alice Lima-Whitney
Stella M. & Wade A. pause for a photo
Paraders on their way to Beach 3
Ella & AJ T. and Isaac & Lucy B.
The Crowd at Beach 3 enjoying cookies & lemonade
We all wish to extend a big thank you to the Woman’s Club for the delicious cookies and lemonade as well as for all of their hard work in putting together yet another terrific parade. Thank you!
P.S. Join the Woman’s Club now and become an important organizer for our neighborhood — send an email to Victoria Fernandez at vfernandezhome@verizon.net to find out more.
P.P.S. If you can identify the cute kids in photo #3 above please feel free to add their names to the comments and I will update this post. Thank you.
Tags: halloween, Halloween Parade, lake barcoft, Marching Band, Stuart marching band, Woman's Club
Posted in Adult Events, Bailey's Elementary School, Children Events, Events, JEB Stuart High School, Lake Barcroft Events, Schools, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
By JillAnderson
The Annandale Fall Festival & Parade is this Saturday, 10/24. Come on out and join the fun!
Courtesy of Pink Sherbert Photography
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a wonderful day of fun (now extended an extra two hours). Enjoy The Taste of Annandale featuring multiple culinary cuisines, the Community Market with quality merchandise, great live entertainment & interactive games for toddlers to teens at the Kids’ Zone.
- Parade (Columbia Pike): 10-NOON
- Festival (parking lot in front of Safeway, Little River Tpk): 10 am – 6 pm.
Festival Activities include:
- Mechanical Bull
- Obstacle Course
- Bungee Jump
- 24ft Dual Lane Slide
- Bungee Basketball
- Sticky Wall
- Moon Bounce
- Face Painting
- Fire & Police Vehicles
- and so much more!
View the Fall Festival and Parade Flyer here.
Tags: annandale fall festival, Events, Food, parade
Posted in Adult Events, Children Events, Events, General Interest, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
By JillAnderson
The annual Lake Barcroft Halloween Parade (hosted by the Woman’s Club) will be held this coming Sunday (10/25) at 2 pm.
As a mother of a small child this is one of our favorite events; especially when the weather is nice.
Meet at Beach 5 at 1:45 pm to line-up. Kids and adults are both encouraged to wear costumes. And nice dogs may come too.
Crowd gathering for 2008 Halloween Parade
Paraders will walk to Beach 3 led by the J.E.B. Stuart High School Marching Band. Goody bags will be handed out to the kids when they reach Beach 3.
Paraders (2008) walking to Beach 3
See ya there!
Tags: Halloween Parade, JEB Stuart High School, Marching Band, Woman's Club
Posted in Adult Events, Children Events, Events, JEB Stuart High School, Lake Barcroft Events, Uncategorized | No Comments »
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