Categories: ICHPress Release

Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Invites Families to ‘Cox Movies Under the Moon’

Free Outdoor Movie Event Featuring Big-Screen Hits to Benefit Hospital

Falls Church, VA – (June 18, 2010) — Bring the kids and a blanket, and settle down under the stars for four nights of box-office hits. From Thursday, June 24, through Sunday, June 27, Cox Communications will host its annual Cox Movies Under the Moon® at Van Dyck Park in Fairfax. The free outdoor film festival, which offers family–friendly entertainment, benefits Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children.

WHAT:
Cox Movies Under the Moon

WHEN:
6:30 p.m. Field opens
8:30 p.m. Movies begin

Thursday, June 24   Casablanca (PG)
Friday, June 25     Sherlock Holmes (PG-13)
Saturday, June 26   Avatar (PG-13)
Sunday, June 27     Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)

WHERE:
Van Dyck Park
3730 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA

Spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and beach chairs, and purchase hotdogs, fresh popcorn and other treats from on-site vendors. Funds raised from the event will go to programs at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, the only dedicated children’s hospital in Northern Virginia. The event raises an average of $10,000 each year.

The films are shown using state-of-the-art digital projection on a giant 40-foot by 20-foot
outdoor screen with a Dolby surround-sound system. Cox is partnering with the City of Fairfax and 97.1 WASH FM to present the event. Panera Bread also sponsors the film festival.

For more information, call the hospital Event Hotline at 703-776-2235 or visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.

About Inova Health System:
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.

About Cox Communications:
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.

Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

InovaNewsroom

View Comments

    • At this time there are no plans for this event. Thank you for sharing your love for this event, we will share it with our Foundation.

Share
Published by
InovaNewsroom

Recent Posts

Personalized mRNA treatment reduces melanoma recurrence in landmark Phase 3 trial

Inova Schar Cancer was among the trial’s leading-enrolling sites, with participation led by principal investigator…

4 days ago

Inova Loudoun Mobile Health Services: November 2026

Leesburg, VA – Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will be providing countywide blood pressure…

7 days ago

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital earns Magnet with Distinction®, ANCC’s highest honor for Nursing Excellence

Also recognized for 9 “Exemplars” for top performance Leaders and team members celebrate Inova Mount…

2 weeks ago

Inova Schar Cancer expands access to comprehensive cancer care with opening of Woodbridge location

New Prince William County location offers medical oncology, hematology, breast surgery, infusion and Inova Peterson…

2 weeks ago

Breast cancer screening and detection: 5 frequently asked questions

Kathleen Harden, MD is a breast oncology physician, board-certified in medical oncology and internal medicine…

2 weeks ago

Dru’s story: mapping out a great life with pulmonary fibrosis

Dru Smith, an interstitial lung disease patient, shares his experience and care journey. Reston resident…

3 weeks ago