Tuesday, April 16, 2013
A ceremony was held Sunday to dedicate the House's new historical marker.
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Tuesday, April 16
On Sunday, more than 100 visitors turned out for the dedication of a new historic marker at the Frying Pan Spring Meeting House in Herndon. Built in 1791, the Frying Pan Spring Meeting House served as a hospital during the Civil War and boasts connections to Patrick Henry, James Madison and the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. After surviving 200 years of changing land use, the Civil War and major 20th-century suburban growth, the Meeting House recently achieved designation as a Virginia Landmark and National Register of Historic Places site. The celebration marked the addition of the house’s historical plaque. The Fairfax County Park Authority Board, local officials and members of the community joined with the History …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Each week a free activity or guest speaker will be on hand.
The indoor farmers market, Farmers Table, at Frying Pan Farm Park continues through April. The market is open each Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and offers locally grown foods including fresh produce, baked goods, rubs, spices, eggs, honey, meats and more local products. Additionally, each week includes a free activity or guest speaker. Here's what's being featured at the remaining Farmers Table events. • March 28 - SPIRIT Open Equestrian will be providing free pony rides. The organization works to provide learning, improvement of life skills, and healing of the body, mind and spirit through horse riding. • April 4 - Stallard Road Farm's enrichment program will be visiting and free wagon rides will be available. • April 11 - …
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Nu-Blu is performing as part of the park's Bluegrass Barn Series.
The Bluegrass Barn Series at Frying Pan Farm Park brings Nu-Blu to the farm at 7 p.m. this Sunday. Nu-Blu provides a diverse listening experience, mixing original songs with traditional material. Nu-Blu also incorporates songs from other genres into its music and the group has a unique sound that keeps people coming back. Husband and wife team Carolyn and Daniel Routh are the founders of Nu-Blu. Carolyn plays bass and sings lead vocals, while Daniel plays guitar, sings and writes songs. Levi Austin performs on banjo and vocals and Austin Koerner plays mandolin. The Bluegrass Barn Series takes place in the visitors center at Frying Pan Farm Park, located at 2709 West Ox Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Nu-Blu will take the stage at 7 p.m. …
Monday, February 11, 2013
Internationally renowned fiddler to perform at Frying Pan Farm Park.
The April Verch Band will takeover the barn at Frying Pan Farm Park this Sunday at 7 p.m. The band is known for music that makes people get up and dance. The band's style has been described as Canada's Ottawa Valley meets old-time Appalachia. Tickets for this Bluegrass Barn Series concert are $15 at the door or $12 in advance. Verch is internationally renowned for her fiddling, singing, songwriting as well as her step-dancing. Her shows are full of energy, charm and vibrant displays of music and dance. The band's sets come from a variety of places including Canada and Appalachia. Verch was the first woman in history to win both the Grand Masters and Canadian Open, Canada's most prestigious fiddle champtionships. In 2010 Verch performed…
Friday, January 18, 2013
Indoor farmers market provides seasonal produce, activities and more.
Farmers Table is coming back to Frying Pan Farm Park for a second year starting in February. The weekly event brings local farmers and vendors to the FPFP Visitors Center with seasonal produce, baked goods, meats, eggs and more. Farmers Table will be open from 2:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Feb. 21 through April 25. In addition to fresh produce and other goods, Farmers Table will have activities for families and children. Activities may include cupcake making, warming fires, crafts, meeting the animals, and pony and wagon rides. Local vendors and artists can apply to participate at Farmers Table until Jan. 27. For more information, call 703-437-9101. The FPFP Visitors Center is located at 2709 West Ox Rd. in Herndon. Find …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Here's what's happening in Herndon this weekend.
FRIDAY • Free Basketball Clinic - A free basketball clinic for those in grades 5-8 will include a review basketball mechanics for ball handling, passing and shooting, as well as instruction on rebounding defenses and screens. • Addiction Incorporated with SLHS PTSA - Join the South Lakes PTSA for a screening of "Addiction Incorporated," which explores how tobacco companies addict the human brain. Sign up for the number of seats needed, no physical tickets necessary. Follow the link for more info. SATURDAY • Party on the Farm! Open House - The Party on the Farm! An open House for Education, Entrepreneurship and the Environment at Frying Pan Farm Park is sponsored by Three Birds. Hear about area organizations that do work in the community…
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Frying Pan Farm Park hosts Bluegrass series.
Herndon's Frying Pan Farm Park is welcoming Flint Hollow Band to the new Bluegrass Barn Concert Series on Sunday, Dec. 16. The concert takes place at the visitor center auditorium at 7 p.m. The barn was formerly a dairy barn and church sanctuary. Flint Hollow performs both classic bluegrass songs as well as original music. Listeners will hear the sounds of days gone by. They'll also hear a mix of traditional bluegrass and contemporary sounds. Tickets for the concert are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. They can be purchased online with a Parktakes membership number by clicking here. They can also be purchased by calling 703-222-4664. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and showtime is at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. …
Friday, November 30, 2012
The $17 million expanded shelter is set to open in December.
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter has a new chief, and will soon have a new home. Tawny Hammond, a longtime county employee and former manager of Herndon's Frying Pan Farm Park, officially started as the new director of the shelter last month, and the facility at 4500 West Ox Road will be expanding next door in December. "This is a dream come true. I'm honored to be doing this," Hammond told Patch from her office. "How we treat animals is an indication of how we are as a society… We live and work for a day that no adoptable, healthy and rehabilitatable animal is ever euthanized." Retiring director Dr. Karen Diviney is enthusiastic about Hammond. "I'm delighted. There was relief of knowing it's Tawny," Diviney said. "There will be …
Friday, November 23, 2012
Event includes warming bonfires, wagon rides, strolling carolers, storytelling and more.
Frying Pan Farm Park's annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration will take over the park on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park will be filled with strolling carolers, holiday music, warming bonfires, storytelling, children's activities and more. Other activities include a craft table, taking a tour of the farm house, and blacksmith demonstrations. Attendees can also purchase s'mores kits to make their own toasted treats at the bonfires. The event is also a chance to children to do some holiday shopping. Park staff members can assist little ones in shopping for presents for family and friends in the Country Store. Gifts are available in a range of prices and include locally made honey, gifts for garden enthusiasts and more. Gift …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Frying Pan Farm Park Bluegrass series runs through April 2013.
Bluegrass lovers can gather at Frying Pan Farm Park on West Ox Road for a series of Bluegrass Barn performances. The performances will be on the first and third Sunday of the month through April 2013, and began earlier this month. Shows are $12 per person in advance or $15 at the door and feature legendary artists. For more information on tickets, click here. Doors open at 6 p.m. and shows begin at 7 p.m. The series is held indoors at the Frying Pan Farm Park Visitors Center, and is sponsored by the Friends of Frying Pan Park and the Fairfax County Park Authority. The lineup includes: • Appalachian Flyer on November 18. • Patuxent Partners on December 2. • Flint Hollow on December 16. • Town Mountain on January 6, 2013. • The Lisa Kay …
Shelby Gordon
11:09 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Gordon's Grill will have Food, Beer and Wine for sale during the concert. You can email them at gordonsgrill@aol.com for a copy of the menu. more ›