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🌱 Patch AM: What would a $60 million overhaul mean for Audrey Moore users?
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Hi Annandale! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What would a $60 million overhaul mean for Audrey Moore users?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Family Service and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Annandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Annandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 53 and low of 35 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy with mist, temps: high: 54, low: 31.
- Friday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fairfax County's oldest rec center inches closer to planned renovation (wtop.com) — Annandale’s Audrey Moore Recreation Center could get a long-awaited renovation if Fairfax County voters approve a major park bond package next fall. Officials say rising construction and permitting costs may limit upgrades at other rec centers, making the $60 million Annandale project a top priority for improving local community services. 
📸 Around Annandale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Annandale
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★ Featured events ★
- Christmas Eve Family Service
Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Woodburn
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
- Falls Church Farmers Market
City Hall Parking Lot , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
8:00 am - Low Key New Year's Eve
George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003
11:00 am - Individual Grief Support
Haven of Northern Virginia Inc , 4606 Ravensworth Rd , Annandale
9:30 am - Suicide Loss Support Group (On Line)
Haven of Northern Virginia Inc , 4606 Ravensworth Rd , Annandale
11:00 am - Winter Show Opening Reception and Card-Making Class at the Craft Gallery of Artisans United
Craft Gallery of Artisans United , 4022 Hummer Rd , Annandale
1:00 pm - English Conversation Practice (Tuesdays)
George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003
2:00 pm - George Mason Knitting and Crochet Group
George Mason Regional Library , 7001 Little River Turnpike , Annandale
7:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Tuesday January 6
📣 Annandale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CANCELLED: Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff
Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor , Falls Church
8:30 am - RESCHEDULED TO 12/15/25: City Council Government Operations Committee Meeting
Oak Room, City Hall , 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor , Falls Church
9:00 am - Japanese Conversation
Central Library , Quincy Room , Lake Barcroft
12:00 pm - Pars Place Closed
Iranian-American Community Center , 2236C Gallows Rd , Vienna - Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse
Courthouse Library Children's Area ,
10:00 am
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I went to the post office on John Marr drive this morning before work and the post office box by the driveway was *overflowing*.
To the extent that I tried jostling the letters into the chute but it spat a bunch out at me. Guys. If you see the PO Box THIS FULL find another mail… (Nextdoor Broyhill Crest) - Is anyone else getting unsolicited direct messages from a “cleaning service” with a profile picture of a man’s crotch?
Yes, I reported it and blocked the account. It looks like this “cleaning service” is also using Next Door to recruit people (specifically high school… (Nextdoor Canterbury Woods)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Annandale. Apply here.
- Arden Courts posted a job opening for Cook - Part-time - Arden Courts Annandale in Annandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Annandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- Mike Albo's "Hologram Boyfriends" Explores Gay Identity (metroweekly.com)
- ECU football heads to Washington, D.C., for Military Bowl preparations (wcti12.com)
- A Year-End Reflection and Invitation: The Office of Pastoral Life's Commitment to Support and Growth (oca.org)
Fairfax
- Senior living community aids immigrant workers in citizenship journey (wjla.com)
- Police investigating after man found dead on Fairfax County Parkway (wusa9.com)
- Reverend Tom Simmons - A Career Built on Authentic Leadership and Continuous Growth (northpennnow.com)
Vienna
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-- The Patch AM Team
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