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Dated Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the while cultivating causes of happiness. announcements should be submitted at corner of Fairfax County Parkway and Under the direction of Lama Zopa least two weeks prior to the event. Burke Lake Roads, holds a bible study Rinpoche, the center is a place of study, fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundays followed contemplation and meditation. Visit The Church of the Good Shep- by a 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery http://www.guhyasamaja.org for more herd, 9350 Braddock Rd., Burke, is care and children’s church also pro- information. offering day and evening English for vided. 6401 Missionary Lane, Fairfax Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Station, 703-323-8100 or Lord of Life Lutheran offers ser- classes to serve members of the commu- www.fbtministries.org. vices at two locations, in Fairfax at 5114 nity who wish to improve their English Twinbrook Road and in Clifton at 13421 skills. Class levels offered are based on The Guhyasamaja Buddhist Twin Lakes Drive. Services in Fairfax are enrollment needs. Fall 2016 registration Center, 10875 Main St., Fairfax City held on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sun- takes place Sept. 7 & 8 and classes be- provides free classes to both newcomers days at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Services in gin Sept. 20. For more information call and advanced practitioners of Tibetan Clifton are held on Sundays at 8:15 and the church office at 703-323-5400. Buddhism. The center emphasizes work- 10:30 a.m. 703-323-9500 or Leave your name and contact informa- ing with the mind and learning how to www.Lordoflifeva.org. 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He’ll serve until a new mayor is chosen during a special election set for Feb. 7, 2017. The three-term former City Councilman City Mayor Steve Stombres replaces former Mayor Scott Silverthorne who resigned Aug. 11 following his arrest disruptions to the services that residents of on drug charges. Before the Wednesday our community have known and come to morning, Aug. 17, ceremony, City Council- expect.” man Jeff Greenfield addressed those present Stombres also plans to work with the in Council chambers. Council, staff and residents “to promote and “We’re excited this morning to be able to facilitate a robust, community discussion turn a chapter, to move the City forward about the direction our City is headed and and get back to the business of focusing on Steve Stombres, with the Council members behind him, addresses the who the right woman or man is to lead us the adopted goals and objectives for the audience after being sworn in as mayor. as our next mayor. And while I will not be a 2016-2018 term,” he said. “And while Steve candidate for that position, it is my great is here for a short period of time, I have leagues for all the work they’ve been will- and all residents of the City when I say that hope and desire that there will be several, every confidence that he will [lead us] in a ing to do. We are in recess and will return our thoughts and prayers are with former qualified candidates who are willing to collaborative fashion and help us focus on to the City’s business Sept. 6.” Mayor Scott Silverthorne as he begins what make the sacrifice to serve our City.” those very important goals – especially as Then the rest of the Council members is undoubtedly a difficult, personal journey,” Noting that this is a “very important time we look at economic development and some joined him at the podium for Stombres’s said Stombres. “But at the same time, we in a very special community,” Stombres then of the other challenges we have as a com- swearing-in by City Clerk Melanie Crowder. still have a job to do here in the City of thanked the Council members for the faith munity.” Afterward, Stombres thanked the Council, Fairfax.” they’ve placed in him by appointing him “This has been a tough time, but a time City staff and residents for “this honor to As he assumes the responsibilities of interim mayor. “I look forward to working of reflection and great support in the com- serve during this transition time for our mayor, he said, he intends to run the City with my colleagues again, the incomparable munity for the Council,” continued City.” in a “smooth, efficient, open and transpar- staff of this City and the wonderful resi- Greenfield. “And I want to thank my col- “I believe I speak for the entire Council ent manner. We can’t afford to have any dents,” he said. “Thank you very much.” Bulletin Board Send notes to the Connection at connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or call 703-778-9416. The deadline for submissions is the Friday prior to publication. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. ONGOING the Par 3 Burke Lake Golf Course on residents in nursing homes and drive older adults to medical well-deserved break so they can go Burke Lake Seniors Golf League Ox Road. Annual dues for the season assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa appointments and wellness shopping, attend a doctor’s seeks members. Interested golfers are – April 1 through October 31 – are Callahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711 programs. For these and other appointment or just have coffee with invited to join the Burke Lake Seniors $20 plus green fees. For more or email volunteer opportunities, call 703- a friend. Volunteers visit and oversee Golf League. Must be 55 and older, information, call Charlie Ryan 703- [email protected].
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