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 2021 - Cancelled Due to Rise in Delta Variant
The Annandale Parade

ENTRY IS FREE TO ALL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS...INCLUDING SCHOOLS, SCOUTS, YOUTH GROUPS, DANCERS AND TO ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS.
 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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WEEKLY VACCINATION CLINIC

United Methodist Church
7901 Heritage Dr. Annandale, VA
(Near H-Mart and Heritage Shop Center)

Weekly walk-in vaccination clinics every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. No I.D. or health insurance is required. 

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

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 Saturday, October 9th - 10 am to 3 pm
Stuff the Bus Food Collections

Here in Mason District Benefits ACCA Food Pantry on Columbia Pike will benefit from donations of non-perishable food.  

WHERE:  George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, and
Belvedere Elementary School, 6540 Columbia Pike in Falls Church. Fairfax County operates "Stuff the Bus," a food pantry giving program partners with nonprofit organizations to restock food pantry shelves. Buses will park at 21 locations throughout Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax to collect food donations for individuals and families in need. For updates, including donation locations, most requested food items and more, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/stuff-the-bus.  
Can't "Stuff the Bus" in person? Do it virtually! Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org/home/stuff-
the-bus-virtual-food-drive/ to donate

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GREEN SPRING GARDENS
Scheduled Programs
Fall 2021

Saturday, September 25  
Family Fall Festival  
9am-3pm. (All ages) Join us at Green Spring Gardens for the annual Family Fall Festival! The festival will have activities for the entire family, including classes for children and adults, a silent auction, a book sale, and a bake sale. Vendors will be selling a large variety of plants and other items. Grab a meal at the food truck and enjoy some musical entertainment at the White Gazebo. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Friends of Green Spring (FROGS). For more information, contact Green Spring at 703-642-5173.  

Adult Programs 

Saturday, September 11 
Plants & Design: Perk Up Your Fall Garden 
10:30am-12pm. (Adult) September is a great time to inject some autumn beauty into your home garden. GS horticulturist Brenda Skarphol discusses dividing perennials, planting cool season plants, and beautifying your garden with fall season show-stoppers so it looks its autumn best. Special emphasis placed on plants for pollinators and other wildlife. $18 per person. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173.   

FALL PROGRAMS

Historic House Tea Programs
Sunday, September 12 
A Day in the Life of Queen Elizabeth II 
1-3pm. (Adult) It starts with tea. She lives in splendid palaces and has hundreds of servants, but how does the Queen spend a regular day? Enjoy a glimpse into her daily routine and explore changes in her family life in the wake of a tumultuous year. $38 (program & tea); $15 (program only). 

Sunday, October 3 
Eccentric Women 
1-3pm. (Adult) Often dismissed as dangerous and outspoken attention-seekers, eccentric women have been powerful forces for social change. Consider the historical importance of female non-conformists and discover the many contributions of unconventional women who defied disparaging labels and dared to be different. $38 (program & tea); $15 (program only). 

Sunday, October 31 
Are We Haunted? 
1-3pm. (Adult) Hear hair-raising stories of hauntings and ghost hunters that pose dilemmas for caretakers of the past. Learn why historic sites with supernatural reputations can become haunted by ghost stories that misrepresent historical fact and reduce historical figures to mere spooks and specters. $38 (program & tea); $15 (program only). 

FALL PROGRAMS

 

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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. 

READ MORE

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. 

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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