Chamber Calendar of Events

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

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.  Invitations are issued to small groups rotating through the chamber membership in order to 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.  The next reception will be Thursday, May 23rd. at 3 pm.
RSVP:  info@annandalechamber.com

The chamber also sponsors networking luncheons and arranges member sponsored evening Mixers.  




As a chamber member, if you wish to host a MIXER (usually 4-6 pm) contact the chamber office.  This is an effective way to show off your facility, advertise your business, and entertain fellow chamber members on their way home from work.

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Saturday, October 27
Halloween Celebration for Annandale

Celebrate Halloween in a safe, family oriented environment, Saturday, Oct. 27, from 6-8pm. We will have games for children, candy, a haunted house, and a costume contest. See you at Hope!

Hope Lutheran Church
4604 Ravensworth Road, Annandale

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Saturday, November 3
Holiday Open House and Reception

Chamber members are invited to join the fun at the Artisans United Gallery and Shop from 1-3 pm to speak with the Artisans, view the beautiful and unique gifts in their Gallery Shop and start some of your Holiday shopping.  Refreshments will be served along with activities for children. Two artisan created door prizes will be offered that you don't want to miss.  www.augallery.org

4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, VA  22003
Just off Hummer Road in the Annandale Community Park
703-941-0202

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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Networking Luncheon & Speaker

TAX TALK for Small Businesses - NEW TAX LAWS:  George Kresslein, a whimsical & lighthearted CPA, author of TAX TALK & brilliant speaker has been asked back as a special treat.   George is a font of knowledge and will help you understand the latest changes for both business and personal returns. You may or may not be better off and if adjustments in planning are required, it is best to know it now.  Let George make discussing tax issues fun and understandable.

Magills Restaurant
7201 Little River Turnpike  (across from Giant Food)
Annandale, VA  22003
Noon to 1:30 pm

$22.00 payable at the door

Please RSVP:  By Tuesday, Feb. 12th at info@annandalechamber.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Midday Marketing Reception

This reception offers you an opportunity to meet chamber members and business owners.  Lasting only one hour, you can improve your contact list quickly and effectively while distributing your marketing materials directly to members.  Coffee and sweets will be served.  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. 

Chamber office:  4127 Meadow Court, Annandale, VA  22003 (parking on the street, entrance is on the right side of building)
When: Thursday, March 21, 2019
Time:  3:00-4:00 pm
What to bring:  Marketing materials and business card
RSVP: As soon as possible to info@annandalechamber.com
Cost:  NO cost for chamber members

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Midday Marketing Reception

This reception offers you an opportunity to meet chamber members and business owners.  Lasting only one hour, you can improve your contact list quickly and effectively while distributing your marketing materials directly to members.  Coffee and sweets will be served.  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. 

Chamber office:  4127 Meadow Court, Annandale, VA  22003 (parking on the street, entrance is on the right side of building)

When: Thursday, May 23, 2019
Time:  3:00-4:00 pm
What to bring:  Marketing materials and business card
RSVP: As soon as possible to info@annandalechamber.com
Cost:  NO cost for chamber members

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ANNUAL EVENTS

April 2019
Annandale Clean-Up Day
This annual clean-up runs from 9:00 am to NOON with volunteers assembling at the George Mason Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike.  Help keep Annandale litter free and volunteer a couple of hours and meet so many community members. Supervised scout troops and students needing to fulfill community service hours are most welcome to participate

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First Tuesday in August  (August 6, 2019)
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 7, 2018
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 26, 2019)
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.

Advertising Rates and Specifications

Community Calendar

Sip on wine and enjoy appetizers while shopping a Trunk Show of Jewelry & Crystal Living!

Mppm tp 3:00 pm

4417 John Marr Drive, Annandale
www.annsandra.com  .  703-354-2110

Thursday, April 25
Green Spring Garden Tea Programs 
Tea and Garden Tour
1-3pm. (Adult) Tour the lush demonstration gardens with master gardener docents. View show-stopping plants of spring and learn how to grow them. Hear about Green Spring's past and how we share our horticultural and historical resources with visitors today. $32 tea and program.  Programs are by reservation only. 703-941-7987 or register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring/teas.htm

Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28
Semi-Annual Book Sale

George Mason Library 
7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/george-mason-regional for times and details.

Friday, April 26
NOVA Annandale Annual Spring Concert at 8pm.  Join us for a night of music as we continue to celebrate our 25th Anniversary! Presented by the Reunion Music Society, Inc. and the NVCC-Annandale Campus, under the direction of Christopher Johnston. Program  Highlights: Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Dvorak: Symphony No. 8, Copland: Selections from Rodeo, including “Corral Nocturne”, “Saturday Night Waltz”, and “Hoedown”, Dai Hong: The Last Time (premiere of a new work by an outstanding young composer), Bizet: Farandole, from Suite L’Arlesienne No. 

Tickets: Adults ($15), Student w/ID ($10), NOVA Students and Children 12 & under are FREE.  Tickets are available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-25th-anniversary-celebration-something-old-something-new-tickets-58464171912.   Free parking is available.
The Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center Theatre, 
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003.  For more information, please visit our website www.reunionmusicsociety.org

Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 9 am to Noon
Kenwood Summer Day Camp Open House

Kenwood Summer Day Camp is a wonderful summer experience for all kids!  Taking advantage of their central Annandale location, campers enjoy daily field trips to exciting destinations such as roller skating, amusement parks, water parks, and baseball games.  Campers are able to Go Ape and experience everything from Medieval Times to laser tag.   Every hour of the day is filled with excitement and activities.  With their week by week signup you can choose what weeks to attend and work camp into your family schedule.  Enrollment has begun!  Download the registration forms and turn them in soon to ensure you have first choice of your preferred weeks.  registration is given on a first come-first served basis and popluar weeks are already fill quickly.

4955 Sunset Lane, Annandale, VA  22003

Saturday, April 27
All You Can Eat Crab Leg & Shrimp Feast

Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept. 2-5 pm
Tickets available at www.avfd.org or call 703-941-1328 or email crabfeast@avfd.org
7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale

Saturday, May 4
Spring Cleaning Event--9 AM to NOON
FREE Disposal of Unwanted Goods.... at
Remax 100 Office
5501 Backlick Road, Springfield - across from the North Springfield Entrance.

The big shred truck there will be here to dispose of your unwanted items.    123 Junk will take old electronics, TV, Stereos, computers, etc.  Bring old gas propane tanks for a worthy cause.  Household hazardous waste.  Coats, clothes, blankets and sleeping bags.  Start cleaning out your no longer needed items now!  This is a popular event so come early--5501 Backlick Road, Springfield 22151. 

Pat Sawhney, ReMax Agent and Broker will be there to greet you!  703-395-9214 if any question

SPRING MARKET IS ALREADY HEATING UP--A GOOD YEAR TO BUY OR SELL!  

Saturday, May 4
AnnSandra Gifts
Engraving Event/ Vera Bradley Event & Graphic Image Event

Thursday, May 9
Green Spring Garden Tea Programs 
Tea and Garden Tour
1-3pm. (Adult) Tour the lush demonstration gardens with master gardener docents. View show-stopping plants of spring and learn how to grow them. Hear about Green Spring's past and how we share our horticultural and historical resources with visitors today. $32 tea and program.  Programs are by reservation only. 703-941-7987 or register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring/teas.htm



Thursday, May 9
Green Spring Garden Tea Programs 
Mother's Day Tea
1-3:30pm. (Adults) Chef and food historian Nora Burgan highlights culinary traditions associated with mothers and Mother’s Day. Enjoy cooking demonstrations for chocolate-dipped strawberries and strawberry shortcake – just like Mom used to make! A special afternoon tea menu tops off the festivities.  Favor bag included with tea.$48 tea and program or $18 program only.  Programs are by reservation only. 703-941-7987 or register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring/teas.htm

Saturday, May 11
Capital Caring Family Caregiver Expo            Register today for the Capital Caring Caregiver Expo for a caregiver appreciation event lke no other.

The FREE event will be held Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center -Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus.

The Expo is a fun, exciting, hands-on way to get great information to help family caregivers plan the care of a loved one, and connect with a community of resources and supporters. The Caregiver Expo will include:- Exhibits, featured speakers, and ongoing demonstrations -  FREE "care" bags with samples and information for every caregiver; and- Dozens of fabulous prizes.

Saturday, May 18
SPRING GARDEN DAY
AT GREEN SPRING GARDENS

THE BIG PLANT SALE - 9am-3pm. Don’t miss this exciting annual tradition. More than 40 local garden vendors descend on Green Spring Gardens with beautiful and unusual plants to fill your spring gardening needs. Growers and Master Gardeners are on hand to help with plant selections and gardening advice. Proceeds help to support the gardens. FROGS members receive 10% off plants in the Garden Gate Plant Shop.

Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.–noon
LED Lightbulb Give-w-Way

 You can get up to five, free LED lightbulbs at Fairfax County libraries in April and May — and save on your monthly electric bill.  Get a free LED — and if you bring in up to four of your incandescent or compact fluorescent lightbulbs, we’ll exchange them for LEDs. The ENERGY STAR®-certified LEDs we’re giving away offer a warm white light that’s equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent lightbulb.

 George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandal

Wednesday, May 22
Green Spring Gardens Garden Programs
Getaway-Glen Burnie & Museum of the Shenandoah, Winchester, VA

(16-Adult) Includes motor coach, admission and lunch. Tour Glen Burnie, the 18th century historic house and lovely seven-acre gardens. The gardens fea­ture formal boxwood and parterre designs along with a beautiful perennial garden. Head up to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley to enjoy the regional history collection including 18th century art and an impres­sive mini-house collection. Trip departs Green Spring Gardens at 9 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Trip cancel­ation date: May 8, 2019. Fee:$106 Register online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes/ using code E02.3168 or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173.

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Midday Marketing Reception

This reception offers you an opportunity to meet chamber members and business owners.  Lasting only one hour, you can improve your contact list quickly and effectively while distributing your marketing materials directly to members.  Coffee and sweets will be served.  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.

Chamber office:  4127 Meadow Court, Annandale, VA  22003 (parking on the street, entrance is on the right side of building.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2019
Time:  3:00-4:00 pm
What to bring:  Marketing materials and business card
RSVP: As soon as possible to info@annandalechamber.com
Cost:  NO cost for chamber members

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Thursday, May 23
Green Spring Garden Tea Programs 
Tea and Garden Tour
1-3pm. (Adult) Tour the lush demonstration gardens with master gardener docents. View show-stopping plants of spring and learn how to grow them. Hear about Green Spring's past and how we share our horticultural and historical resources with visitors today. $32 tea and program.  Programs are by reservation only. 703-941-7987 or register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring/teas.htm

Saturday, May 25 through June 8th
AnnSandra Gifts
Tumi Event

Sunday, May 26
Green Spring Garden Tea Programs 
The Crown:  Fact or Fiction?
1-3pm.  (Adults) The lavish British monarchy series, The Crown, portrays the public and private life of Queen Elizabeth II and her family in astonishingly intimate detail, but how much is fact and how much is dramatic license? We’ll sort out the facts from the fictions in this riveting view of royal life behind the palace curtains. $32 tea and program or $12 program only.  Programs are by reservation only. 703-941-7987 or register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring/teas.htm

May 31-June 15
Providence Players

Called a comedy with a surprisingly deep soul… simultaneously hilarious and touching, Leaving Iowa portrays Don’s journey to return his father’s ashes to his childhood home, only to discover that Grandma’s house is now a grocery store. This father-and son road trip shifts smoothly from the present to Don’s memories of the annual, torturous vacations of his childhood: the classic American summer vacation, which often meant being trapped in the back seat of a station wagon. Don’s memories bring to life the people of his past and present, weave a tale of reconciling idealism with reality, and ultimately show us what it means to love one’s family.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
May 31 – June 15
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
June 2 & 9
Order Tickets:  703-425-6782 or online at
https://providenceplayers.thundertix.com/events/132785/performances

James Lee Community Center
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA  22042

Wednesday, June 5
Green Spring Gardens Garden Programs
Getaway-Maymont &Lavendar Fields
Richmond

Green Spring Gardens:  703-642-5173 
(16-Adult) Includes motor coach and admission. Enjoy a day steeped in beauty, tradition, and history. Begin the day with a tour of the Gilded Age mansion of Maymont and the surrounding gardens, including the elaborate Italianate and sublime Japanese gardens. We will enjoy lunch, stop at Lavender Fields Farm for an herb class, and indulge in your choice of lavender lemonade or lavender ice cream. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Trip departs Green Spring Gardens at 8am and returns at 5pm. Trip cancellation deadline: May 22, 2019. Fee:$113 Register online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes/   703-642-5173

The Annandale American Legion Post 1976 is recruiting new members.  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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