Chamber Calendar of Events

The Chamber Year Runs July 1st through June 30th with
Networking activities generally suspended during July & August.

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Chamber Networking is about building relationships with new business contacts, identifying potential new customers, while providing an opportunity to meet fellow members in a congenial relaxed setting.  Expand your professional address book along with your business base.  

The Chamber hosts regular Midday Marketing Receptions at the new chamber office.  These receptions offer you another opportunity to meet as many chamber members and business owners as possible over the course of the year.  Lasting only one hour, you can improve your contact list quickly and effectively while distributing your marketing materials directly to members. Chamber members only and a guest. Reservations required in advance at info@annandalechamber.com.

RSVP:  info@annandalechamber.com Members are eligible to sponsor a Midday Marketing Reception, just contact the chamber office.  The chamber will make all the arrangements and provide you with complimentary advertising and promotion for a small sponsorship fee.    This is an effective way to market your business while entertaining & networking with fellow chamber members on their way home from work.


MIDDAY MARKETING RECEPTIONS
are held at the Chamber's new offices throughout the year.

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ANNUAL EVENTS

First Tuesday in August  (August 3, 2021  --  Cancelled for 2021 due to Covid)
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT at the Annandale Shopping Center

Annandale celebrates National Night Out at the Annandale Shopping Center on Tuesday, August 1st, (first Tuesday of each August) where free glitter tattoos, face painting, refreshments, martial arts demonstrations, raffles and children's activities are planned (all FREE) to promote community involvement in crime prevention and neighborhood camaraderie. Bring the family, your neighbors and friends to enjoy this evening of family fun, and the opportunity to meet local fire and police officers.  FREE activities, carnival games, food and fun for children and families.

When:  Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Time:    6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Annandale Shopping Center
7042 Columbia Pike (& Gallows Road),  Annandale, VA  22003
For more information and photos of National Night Out in Annandale

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Fourth Saturday in October (October 23, 2021) - 
The Annandale Parade

 The popular Annandale Parade will march along Columbia Pike from the Annandale Shopping Center at Gallows Road, all the way to Markham Place. Thousands of participants from Clowns, Storybook Characters, Waving Politicians and Marching Bands to Antique & Military Cars, Fire Trucks, Civic Organizations, Scouts, and beautifully costumed International Dancers will parade before the residents of Greater Annandale.  This event celebrates the diversity of our community and offers us a unique opportunity to promote Annandale’s spirit, camaraderie, and our sponsors while hosting a fun packed event for the community.  Sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, this sixty-eight year old tradition only gets bigger and better every year. Chamber Partners & sponsors are given priority parade positions.

SPONSORSHIP, ADVERTISING & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE

Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. 
Parade Information and Registration
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Advertising Opportunities with the Annandale Chamber

The Chamber is pleased to announce that limited ad space is now available on the Chamber’s new website.  For only $60 per month (minimum 6 months), your advertisement will be shown on the front page at www.annandalechamber.com

Anyone clicking your ad will be led to your company’s own website.  Don’t miss this opportunity for some of the best niche advertising available at below market rates. If combined with print ads in the ENDEAVOR news magazine, a 10% discount on both print and web advertisements will be given.  Please see the form below for details.  Don't wait, as space is limited and preference will be given to Chamber Members.

FAVORITE PAGES:

ENDEAVOR News Magazine


Annandale History

Chamber Directory

Annandale Real Estate

Resources

Revitalization

Annandale Shopping

Annandale Restaurants

Annual Chamber Schedule

Advertising with the Chamber

Community Events

Become a Member of the Annandale Chamber


Summer Day Camps

Advertising Rates and Specifications

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Community Calendar Read Annandale's News Magazine
for more activities.

The ENDEAVOR
News Magazine

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GREEN SPRING GARDENS
Programs April - June 2021

Adult Programs April - June

Saturday, March 20 
Basic Pruning Techniques for Shrubs 
10am-12pm. (Adults) Learn to prune like a pro with this walk and talk led by pruning instructor Peter Deahl. Discover which shrubs and evergreens need pruning in late winter and learn techniques for keeping your plants healthy and beautiful. Bring gloves and disinfected pruners. $23 per person.

Saturday, March 27 
Spring Tasks for a Great Garden 
10:30am-12:00pm. (Adults) Horticulturalist Brenda Skarphol shows you things you can do to prepare your garden for a beautiful spring. Learn what plants you can and should divide now, the most effective pruning techniques, and more to set up your garden for fresh spring growth. $18 per person. This program is also available virtually. 

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Historic House Tea Programs
Sunday, March 28  
Wabi-Sabi: Embracing Imperfection 
2-3pm. (Adult) Discover your sense of wabi-sabi, the Japanese art of finding beauty in the naturally imperfect world. Explore this philosophy of “making do” that resonates in austere times, and its origins in the world of tea. Japanese tea sample and traditional sweets included in the optional tea box. Lecture only: $12/ Optional tea box: $24. 

Sunday, April 11 
Salute to the Seventies 
2-3pm (Adult) Enjoy 1970s nostalgia as we explore social highlights—and lowlights—of the decade in which Green Spring Gardens was born. Discover why the 70s were dubbed the “Me Decade” and re-live the glory days of pre-Internet amusements: rotary phones, bell-bottoms, disco and chia pets! Lecture only: $12/ Optional tea box: $24. 

Sunday, April 25 
Six Degrees  
2-3pm. (Adult) How many “handshakes” away from fame are we all? Explore the theory that everyone is six or fewer social contacts apart. Discover surprising human connections—present and historical—and learn how to find links to famous ancestors in your family tree. Lecture only: $12/ Optional tea box: $24. 

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Saturday, April 17
Create an Egg-cellent Spring Art Project  at Sully Historic Site

Spring has sprung and the birds are singing! Spruce up your house décor with an egg-cellent art idea.

Register your family for the “Spring Nesting” program and learn how to create colorful birds’ eggs using the wet felting technique. Place them in a natural nest to bring a little springtime into your home.

This program is for a family or pod of up to four people, ages 5 to adult. The 45-minute programs at Sully Historic Site run at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16, and at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The cost is $20 per family.

Sully Historic Site is located at 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, Virginia. For more information, call 703-437-1794; or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully-historic-site/

Sully was completed in 1799 by Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first Representative to Congress.
It is on the National Register for Historic Places and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

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AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Virginia

The American Pickers are excited to return to Virginia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in April 2021.

We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming as outlined by the state and CDC. While we plan to be in Virginia this April, we will continue to reschedule if conditions change for the worse. Regardless, we are excited to continue to reach the many collectors in the area to discuss their years of picking!

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales  about them.

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COVID Can't Slow Down the Music!

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Pupusas Express -- NOW OPEN

Now Open in the Annandale Shopping Center is a much awaited new dining experience known as Pupusas Express. (7042 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003) Delicious, spotlessly clean and friendly, this eatery will delight the young and the young at heart. The menu reflects the traditional Salvadoran dishes offered at affordable prices certain to please every budget.

Known for their warm hospitality and exceptionally quick and courteous service, they have now expanded to four locations. If you are unfamiliar with Salvadoran cuisine, the staff will be happy to discuss ingredients and walk you through the menu offerings.

The traditional Salvadoran foods are a mix of Native American cuisines from indigenous groups and influences from European (Spanish) cuisine.  Many of the dishes are made with maize (corn) in one form or another. There is also a heavy use of pork, chicken, and seafood.

El Salvador's most notable dish is the pupusa, a thick handmade corn flour or rice flour flatbread stuffed with cheese, cooked ground pork, chicken, refried beans, or vegetables.  Since most are only $2.40 each, you can afford to try a few combinations.  Condiments accompanying the pupusas are pickled-cabbage (a cole slaw known as curitido) and tomato sauce.

Other well-known Salvadoran dishes include carne guisada (a saucy beef stew with potatoes and carrots), carne asada (grilled steak),  Camarones a la Crema (Sauteed shrimp mixed with onions, green peppers and cream),  Ceviche de Camaron (lime cooked shrimp), various Tacos, Quesadillas, and Fajitas. 

SOUP-SOUP, YOU MUST TRY THE SOUP
Don’t overlook their four soup offerings as they are of special note. 

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In the Annandale Shopping Center
on Columbia Pike at Gallows Road

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Liberty Language Services is hiring for freelance on-site medical interpreters in the Northern Virginia area. If you are bilingual and want to make some extra income while helping your community, come join our team! We are recruiting for many different languages. For more information, please email Recruiting@LibertyLanguageServices.com or call 888-746-9108, ext. 2. Or apply directly at https://www.libertylanguageservices.com/apply-now.

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A MESSAGE FROM ANNSANDRA GIFTS
AnnSandra is open now for limited numbers of clients at a time. You can also continue to order online or by phone for shipping or curb side pick-up. Appointments are available for private shopping.

Even in this difficult time, you may need to purchase an anniversary gift, a baby gift, birthday, or special occasion gift.   www.annsandra.com

Monday - Saturday
10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Private appointments still available.  703-354-2110

DEAR ANNSANDRA FRIENDS & FAMILY:

As a small business, we value our customers and want to be able to service your needs. In order to do so, our website is still available to shop at www.annsandra.com. 

Thank you for supporting AnnSandra. We will continue to keep you all updated. Stay healthy & safe and know that we are still here to help with anything you may need! 

4417 John Marr Drive. - Annandale, VA. 22003 - 703-354-2110 - 800-357-2110, info@annsandra.com
Free Shipping on orders over $150.00. 

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Kenwood School 

4955 Sunset Lane, Annandale, VA
703-256-4700 
www.kenwoodschool.com

Veterans and family members welcome to join.  Party hall rental is free for all members. 

Call 703-408-9123 and ask for Diane Ramsey.

4206 Daniels Ave, Annandale, VA 22003
(behind the Bank of America building on Columbia Pike)
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