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Send notes to the Connection at tion and someone will get back to you. understand the workings of the mind, [email protected] or call overcoming inner causes of suffering, 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. 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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New Fairfax Mayor Steve Stombres (center) with City Council members (from left) Jon Stehle, Ellie Schmidt, Jeff Greenfield, David Meyer, Melanie Crowder administers the oath of office to Steve Stombres, while Michael DeMarco and Janice Miller, the Council members look on. ‘We Still Have a Job to Do Here’ Stombres is officially sworn in as Fairfax mayor. By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection
teve Stombres took the oath of of- fice last week to officially become Sthe City of Fairfax mayor. 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.”
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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]. 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit the safety of the older adult for a few enjoy playing golf, meeting new 690-4227. Also visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults hours each month. Support and people and having an all–-around The Northern Virginia Long Term dfs/olderadultservices/ and click on Volunteer Solutions. training are provided. Contact 703- good time. Reserved tee times on Care Ombudsman Program ltcombudsman/. Respite Care volunteers give family 324-7577, TTY 711, or Tuesday and Thursday mornings at needs volunteer advocates for Fairfax County needs volunteers to caregivers of a frail older adult a [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2016 ❖ 3 Opinion Fairfax
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By Peggy Knight achieve this ratification. education and advocacy to influence public An independent, locally owned weekly President, League of Women Voters of the On Feb. 14, 1920, six months before ratifi- policy, at the local level, in the interest of the newspaper delivered to Fairfax Area cation of the 19th amendment, The League of public. It conducts candidate forums so that homes and businesses. Published by Women Voters, was founded by Carrie citizens can ask candidates questions, candi- Local Media Connection LLC n Aug. 26, 2016, our nation cel Chapman Catt, president of the National dates can answer those questions and also in- ebrates the Women’s Equality American Woman Suffrage Association, dur- teract directly with the public. LWVFA also reg- 1606 King Street ODay for the 96th time. In only ing the association’s convention. Ms. Catt was isters voters and provides them with unbiased Alexandria, Virginia 22314 four years, we will be celebrat- a women’s rights activist and a suffragist, who information about the voting process, issues Free digital edition delivered to ing the centennial of this historic day recog- stated that the vote was the “emblem of equal- of interest, and elections. your email box. Go to nizing the ratification of the 19th Amendment ity” for all citizens, men and women. To learn more about this organization, please connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women This year, the League of Women Voters of go to its website, www.lwv-fairfax.org. the right to vote and to full citizenship for the the Fairfax Area LWVFA celebrates the selec- If you have any questions, please contact NEWS DEPARTMENT: very first time. tion of the country’s first female nominee for Adarsh Trehan at [email protected] or 703- [email protected] During this seven decade struggle, many President from a major party. While the 795-7281. You can also contact Peggy Knight, Kemal Kurspahic fearless men and women suffered jail time, League never endorses candidates or politi- President, at [email protected] or Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 public disgrace, and physical assaults by the cal parties, it recognizes this historical 703-772-4939 [email protected] police and spectators at demonstrations. How- achievement for women. The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax ever, it was only in 1971 that Congress, by reso- The League encourages active participation Area is a non-partisan political organization Bonnie Hobbs Community Reporter ❖ 703-778-9438 lution, designated this day as “Women’s Equal- by citizens. It conducts studies of important that encourages informed and active participa- [email protected] ity Day.” This designation recognized the many policy issues, has monthly meetings during tion in government, to increase understanding sacrifices made by these women and men to which members discuss these issues, and uses of major public policy issues. 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Back to School: Keeping our Kids Safe on the Way to the Classroom Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann To the Editor: Be sure to remember that yielding the right an accident with a child or a pedestrian is a [email protected] It’s that time of year again: back to school! of way to pedestrians at a crosswalk is not just risk you cannot afford to take. @TheismannMedia As much as it pains all of us, it’s time to make the right thing to do, it’s the law. The Fairfax We appreciate our community for taking the the drive back home from our favorite vaca- County Police Department will monitor school time to help maintain a safe environment for CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 tion spots and head to the store for new school zones to educate both parents and children our children. Together, we can ensure that our Circulation Manager: clothes and a fresh batch of school supplies. In about staying safe as they travel to and from students thrive in an environment that is fun, Ann Oliver [email protected] September, we will see more children in the school. Fairfax County is a busy area, but please safe, and constructive. roadway, either walking or biking to school and keep in mind that the safety of our children enjoying the last of the warm weather. and others is more important than a motorist John C. Cook As motorists, we have a responsibility to take arriving more quickly to his or her destination. Braddock District Supervisor and Public extra caution when we see children on the side When you observe a school bus dropping off Safety Committee Chair of the road or crossing at a crosswalk. As many or picking up children, double check that the of us know, children’s actions can be unpre- stop sign is not extended before passing. It is Edwin C. Roessler Jr. dictable, so take extra care when driving in very difficult to see children as they get on and Chief of the the proximity of children or when passing off the school bus, so pay extra care and re- Fairfax County Police Department through a school zone. spect the rules of the road. Being involved in 4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2016 ❖ 5 News COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP People Delegate Filler-Corn Honored by Jubilee Christian Center the Autism Society “Loving People to Life” On Tuesday, Aug. 16, the Au- counts starting in Taxable Year Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM tism Society of Northern Vir- 2016. Sunday School 10:10 AM Sun. Evening – Realtime Worship & Youth 6 PM ginia (ASNV) honored Del. Addressing the crowd, Filler- Family Night – Wednesday 7:15 PM Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) with Corn spoke of how the ABLE Act Home Life Groups, College/Young Adult Ministries, and Living Free Support Groups the Community Builder of the came to be, adding with pride that Visit our Website: www.jccag.org Year Award during ASNV’s An- the idea came from constituents in 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax nual Wine and Dine for Autism her district. “Stephen Beck and his Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 event. This award recognizes wife Catherine are parents of a Members from the Mid-Atlantic Chamber of Commerce those who have had a significant child with Down syndrome and who joined the FACETS back to school party to provide on- positive impact on the autism they worried for years about how Photos by Alexandra Tecco/The Connection site haircuts. Erdi Mutlu, Mahmut Yeter, Executive Director community. they would care for Natalie when Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn (-41) and Connor Cummings. Alilhson Senel holds up a mirror so one of the party at- of the Mid-Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, Mustafa ASNV chose to honor Filler- she was older and they were un- tendees can see how the haircut Selim Arasli gave him Demirkiran, owner of Salon O Tony in Vienna, Cem Corn for her work in making the able to provide the day to day sup- turned out. Doing haircuts on site presents difficulties, Surucu, owner of Salon Macomb in Washington D.C., Enes Achieving a Better Life Experi- port they were once able to pro- since all the styling equipment needs to be brought and Senel, Selim Arasli, owner of Charmed Hair Salon in D.C., ence (ABLE) Act a reality in the vide. While sitting at their kitchen folding chairs can’t be raised. Alilhson Senel, Irfan-Selim Senel. Commonwealth. Her 2015 bill table they developed the idea for created “ABLE” Accounts, simi- the [federal] ABLE Act,” said Filler- lar to the 529 college savings ac- Corn “After years of advocating and counts, which would allow for working for its passage at the fed- Building Confidence for the Return to School those with disabilities as well as eral and state level, Catherine and their families to save money for Stephen’s hard work as well as the By Alexandra Tecco various needs including hous- work of so many others paid off. To Advertise The Connection ing, education and medical care. While unfortunately Stephen is no Virginia was the first state to longer with us, his work with Your Community ore than 80 chil- pass such legislation since the Catherine will live on in these ABLE dren from low-in- passage of the federal act. This accounts, which will help countless of Worship, Mcome families at- past session, Del. Filler-Corn in- Virginians for years to come.” tended the FAC- troduced and passed legislation “Overall, it was an incredible b Call 703-778-9418 b ETS Back to School Party on Mon- that would ensure these same evening with fabulous people all day, Aug. 15 in Fairfax. FACETS, a accounts would be free of means committed to make a difference. non-profit that focuses on the di- testing. In addition, she also There was an impressive speech by Delegate Filler-Corn addressing the crowd upon accept- verse needs of those in poverty in worked with the Governor this Connor Cummings, the namesake ing her award. Fairfax County, The Mid-Atlantic year to ensure that the biennial of Connor’s Law, who I had the Chamber of Commerce and volun- budget included a $2000 in- opportunity to meet in Richmond cal entertainment as well by sev- Sizemore, from Burke, who teaches PECIAL ONNECTIONS ALENDAR teers with Amazon Women in En- come tax deduction for contri- last year as he advocated in sup- eral incredibly talented individuals us that we should look for the tal- S C C gineering united to coordinate the butions to the ABLE savings ac- port of legislation. Amazing musi- including my constituent Jake ent in everybody,” she said. Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. party. As the party wound down, children filtered out talking about Teressa Williams, 9, mother Maura Will- SEPTEMBER their new backpacks, admiring new iams of Stafford and FACETS Event Intern Enes Senel giving a haircut to a frightened Labor Day is September 5 hairstyles and imagining the pos- Huong Cao help Natalia, 4, find her school toddler as mother tries to calm him and Susan and Elizabeth Lydick Receive Nancy Jennings Award 9/7/2016...... Wellbeing sibilities in the upcoming school supplies. FACETS Community Development sister watches. Cutting children’s hair is Susan and Elizabeth Lydick TreeHouse or contact Susan E. 9/14/2016...... HomeLifeStyle Pullout – Real Estate & year. Advocate from Centreville, Shanel Hudson, often more difficult because they can be traveled to Portland, Oregon, in Lydick, PhD; New Homes The party started with children helps Nana, 14, of Fairfax High School find frightened. June to receive the 2016 Nancy [email protected]; 703-328- 9/21/2016...... A+ Camps & Schools Back to School, hunting through tables piled with his required supplies. Jennings Award during the bi- 4421 mobile. Open Houses backpacks for the one they trea- Photos by Alexandra Tecco/The Connection also present to give trims or styl- annual General Assembly of the The Nancy Jennings Award is sured. The styles pleased kinder- ish new haircuts. Although a bit Presbyterian Church (USA). The presented by the Presbyterians 9/28/2016...... Connection Families: Fall Fun, Food, gartners to those in high school. A hesitant at first, entire groups of Nancy Jennings Award is pre- for Disability Concerns (PDC), Arts & Entertainment favorite moment by many of the friends joined, often asking for the sented to a person or congrega- a network of Presbyterian OCTOBER staff and volunteers was when a 5- same cut as their first friend to tion or PC (USA) entity that af- Health, Education and Welfare 10/5/2016...... Wellbeing Senior Living Pullout year-old found her backpack, ex- brave the chair. This is the first year firms, supports, and advocates Association (PHEWA). The 10/12/2016...... HomeLifeStyle claiming “It’s Nemo!” The back- haircuts were performed at a FAC- for the gifts, rights, and respon- award is given in memory of 10/19/2016...... A+ Camps & Schools pack featured the young clownfish ETS Back to School Party, usually sibilities of persons with disabili- Nancy Jennings, a former mod- from Pixar’s film “Finding Nemo.” children are provided with vouch- ties in the total life of the erator of PDC, who worked tire- 10/26/2016...... Connection Families Each child was provided school ers, explains Alaha Ahrar, a FAC- church. lessly advocating for people 10/26/2016...... Election Preview supplies based on their schools’ ETS Community Development Ad- Susan and Elizabeth provide with disabilities. Halloween is October 31 lists. Pencils, crayons, hand sani- vocate. The stylists and barbers are leadership for the BPC Nancy lived with seizures and NOVEMBER tizer, notebooks, binders and more. all industry professionals, owners TreeHouse Ministry, having Photo contributed encountered the fear and preju- 11/2/2016...... Wellbeing The stacks were taller than some or working at salons around the founded the ministry in 2006, Rev. Ernest King (left) and Rev. David Young (right) of dice of people who believed that 11/9/2016...... HomeLifeStyle of the children weaving their way area, and members of the Cham- with Burke Presbyterian Presbyterians for Disability Concerns present the Nancy she had an “evil eye.” Some through the tables. Some back- ber. Church. Jennings Award to Elizabeth and Susan Lydick of Burke neighbors refused to allow their E-mail [email protected] for more information. packs weren’t large enough to fit “It’s not all about school,” ex- The BPC TreeHouse ministry Presbyterian Church for their TreeHouse Ministry. children to play with Nancy’s all the school supplies required for plains Selim Arasli, owner of is a life-changing, transforming children because they believed Award- the year, backpack zippers left open Charmed Hair Salon in Washington place where the focus is on abili- themselves and with others to find organize and participate in church that she was demon possessed. Winning for the short walk home. Mohamad, 10, of Eagleview Elementary is helped by Ama- D.C. “You look at them, give them ties and not acceptance, encouragement, heal- events, serve in church leadership “We are honored to present Newspapers & Online “We try to take care of everything zon Women in Engineering volunteer Desiree Toler and compliments and you just see them disabilities and loving God ing, and support as they face diffi- roles, attend worship and Sunday the Nancy Jennings Award to 703-778-9431 on their list,” explains Josh FACETS event Intern Huong Cao find school supplies while change” Araslem says. The haircuts and loving others are readily ap- cult mental, emotional, and physi- School/Christian education Susan and Elizabeth Lydick for www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/Advertising D’Antonio. The supplies are col- Ali Sison, also from Amazon, helps Nathan, 8. and new backpack and school sup- parent. The ministry strives to cal challenges.” classes, and are actively involved their development and leader- Reaching Suburban Washington’s Leading Households lected during the summer through plies “make them feel better, more be “a faith community of people BPC TreeHouse is open to all and in a variety of mission and outreach ship of the BPC TreeHouse Min- • Alexandria Gazette Packet • Fairfax Connection • Oak Hill/Herndon Connection the FACETS Back-to-School Drive plies or purchase items from ETS. The 80 at the party represent- confident. They stand out for their whose mission is to create, nur- helps people to identify and be- activities. For more information, istry”, according to Rev. David • Arlington Connection • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection • Potomac Almanac • Burke Connection • Great Falls Connection • Reston Connection where workplaces, faith communi- FACETS’s Amazon wish list. The ing only about a quarter of the chil- confidence, not their poverty,” ex- ture, and share a safe place come engaged in the total life of you can go to http:// Young, Co-Moderator of Presby- • Centre View • McLean Connection • Springfield Connection ties, various other organizations items collected are distributed to dren in FACETS. plains D’Antonio, a FACETS Com- where people can connect with the church community. Members www.burkepreschurch.org/ terians for Disability Concerns. • Chantilly Connection • Mount Vernon Gazette • Vienna/Oakton Connection and individuals donate school sup- all the children with need in FAC- On-site barbers and stylists were munity Engagement Coordinator.
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Send notes to the Connection at connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or Send notes to the Connection at on Union University’s president’s list call 703-778-9416. The deadline is the [email protected] or for spring 2016. Friday prior to the next paper’s publica- call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Fri- Irene Martinko, of Springfield, tion at noon. Dated announcements day. Dated announcements should be is on the spring 2016 dean’s list at should be submitted at least two weeks submitted at least two weeks prior to Muhlenberg College in Allentown, prior to the event. the event. Pennsylvania. James F. Agnew, Kyle T. Jonathan Whittington, Deivert and Nathaniel Oliver, of ONGOING Kathryn Herring, Emma Fairfax, are on the dean’s list at Evenings on the Ellipse. 5:30-7 p.m. Zettlemoyer, of Springfield; Hampden-Sydney College. Thursdays through Aug. 25. Fairfax Bridget Ray and Kirsten Chase, Cameron Kisailus, of County Government Center backyard, of Burke; received $2,000 scholar- Franconia, graduated from Gonzaga 12000 Government Center Parkway, ships from the Scholarship for College High School. He will be at- Fairfax. Fun music and good Military Children Program in July tending the University of Pittsburgh. company. Paradise Springs and The 2016. Michael Gerlach’s, of Fairfax Winery at Bull Run will be offering Jane Gibbins-Harding, of Station, is on the dean’s list at James complimentary tastings of their Springfield, was named to the dean’s Madison University for spring 2016. premium reds and whites. If it rains, Photo contributed list at Bethany College for spring Kara Anne Crennan, an concerts will be moved inside to the Better Said Than Done founder and host Jessica 2016. alumna of West Springfield High Government Center Forum. http:// Robinson. U.S. Air Force Airman Brian School Class of 2011, graduated www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ A. Zamfino graduated from basic from the United States Air Force performances/ military training at Joint Base San Academy in June 2016. Farmers Market & Food Trucks: 3- 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 27 at Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Liana Ruiz was awarded the Vir- the Fairfax County Government Northern Virginia Storytelling Group Texas. Zamfino is the son of Joanne ginia Credit Union Scholarship of Center front parking lot. and Joseph Zamfino of Springfield. $2,500. She will graduate from Storytime in the Park. Tuesdays, Hosts Interactive Show in August He is a 2015 graduate of West Robinson High School in June 2016 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Old Springfield High School. and will attend Virginia Tech in the Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Five years ago, Better Said Than Done brought the art of Thomas Miskimins, of Fairfax, fall. Fairfax. 703-385-2712. storytelling to Northern Virginia, producing monthly shows fea- graduated with a master of arts, in Ketty Klimchuk, of Fairfax, is on Wednesday Morning Tai Chi. 6:30 turing performers from Northern Virginia and the DC area (along Spring 2016 from the University of the spring 2016 dean’s list at a.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Old with some not-so-local), taking the stage to tell 7- to 10-minute New Haven. Johnson State College in Vermont. Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Jordan Ecker, of Fairfax, is on Abdullah Al Nouman, of Fairfax. At the pergola. 703-385- true, personal stories - ranging from poignant to silly, and some- the spring 2016 dean’s list at the Fairfax, graduated with a master of 2712. times unbelievable, but always entertaining. This August, Better University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. science, biomedical sciences from Rock the Block! 6:30 p.m. Every Said Than Done will deliver a unique twist on storytelling and let Caroline Dickson, of Fairfax, is Iowa State University in spring 2016. fourth Friday through Oct. 28. Old on the spring 2016 dean’s list at the Robel Teffera, of Fairfax, gradu- Town Square, 3999 University Drive, the audience choose which way their stories will go, while keep- University of Maine-Orono. ated in spring 2016 with a bachelor Fairfax. Come any way you can - ing to the confines of telling a true, personal story. “You Choose Allison Righter Moore, and of science in international business walk, run, ride your bike or drive! Sarah Ann Hughes Cushing- from Quinnipiac University. You don’t want to miss out on this the Adventure” will be performed downstairs at The Auld Shebeen, Spiller, of Springfield, is on the May 2016 Oregon State University brand new concert series! Food is 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, at 7 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27. dean’s list at Hollins University, for graduates from Burke include, Kim- available for sale. Bring chairs and or Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and can be pur- blankets to sit on. Kids – wear swim the 2016 spring semester. berly L. Ogren, doctor of suits and bring towels. Enjoy the new chased in advance at http://www.bettersaidthandone.com/ James Butler, a Lake Braddock philosophy, geography; Jacob M. spray pad. No Pets allowed except storytelling-shows/ or at the door. Full bar and dinner menus are Secondary School graduate, was in- Sage, bachelor of science, cum service animals. fairfaxva.gov. available and seating is limited to first come, first served. (The ducted into the Naval Academy Class laude, construction engineering Fairfax Rotary Club Meeting. of 2020 on June 30, 2016. management. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Mondays. American stories are intended for an adult audience.) Kyle Austin Walsh, of Fairfax, Jennifer S. Richards, of Legion, 3939 Oak St., Fairfax. “You Choose the Adventure” will be a storytelling adventure in and Abigail Lynn Lackey, of Lorton, graduated with a bachelor of Meetings with luncheon and which the audience chooses the story’s direction. That’s right, Springfield, were named to the hon- science, earth sciences from Oregon program. fairfaxrotary.org. Better Said Than Done storytellers will let the audience choose ors list for the 2016 spring 2016 State University in May 2016. Carolina Shag. Wednesdays. 6:30-10 semester at Averett University in Jeffrey A Renner, of Fairfax is p.m. Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge, which way their stories will go, while keeping to the confines of Danville. on the dean’s list for spring 2016 at 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Free telling a true, personal story. This performance will be hosted by Katherine Marie Hough, of Baylor University. lessons at 7:30 p.m. No partners Fairfax Station, is on the dean’s list Alexandra Hoenscheid, of needed. Dinner menu. $8. Under 21 Derek Hills and includes storytellers Len Kruger, Jessica Robinson, David Supley Foxworth, Mary Supley Foxworth, Stephanie at George Mason University for Springfield, received the University free. nvshag.org. spring 2016. of Mary Washington Alumni Award EXERCISE PROGRAM Mondays and Garibaldi, Jack Scheer and Anne Thomas. Anna Kormis, of Springfield, upon her graduation in May 2016. Fridays at 9:30 am year-round at graduated from Emory and Henry Thet San, of Fairfax, is on the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 “We’re excited to give our audience - who are always great si- Twinbrook Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032. lent participants - the chance to direct the show a bit. It will take College in spring 2016. dean’s list at Furman University in The exercises are for strength, audience participation to a new level,” explains Jessica Robinson, Kyle Austin Walsh, of Fairfax, South Carolina for spring 2016. balance and maintaining limberness. graduated from Averett University in Natalie Heinitz, of Springfield, Contact SCFB office at 703-426-2824 storyteller and founder of Better Said Than Done. June 2016. was among the 261 stu- received Manhattan College’s Gunn for more information. dents to receive diplomas during Alumni Medal during the 2016 com- Cafe Ivrit (Hebrew Cafe). Averett University’s May 7 Com- mencement. Wednesdays. 8:15-9:15 a.m. Jewish mencement, Allison Campbell, a 2007 Community Center of Northern pool party and buffet, and spend an Promenade, Fairfax. Local children’s Megan R. Seymour, Megan F. graduate of West Springfield High Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, evening with these amazing artists. author Sue Fliess will join to read Cummins, Thomas S. Cohen, of School, graduated from Washington Fairfax. Shalom (Hello)! Did you Call 703-789-6144 for more and sign copies of one of her 2016 Fairfax, Joshua D. Harlowe, University in St. Louis Olin Business always want to converse in Hebrew? information. releases: “A Fairy Friend.” Wrap up Samantha E. Kinde, Melissa A. School in May 2016. Join Na’ama each week for summer with the 20th Anniversary WEDNESDAY/ AUG. 24 Schwartz, of Springfield; Sean C. Peter Wang, a student at South conversational Hebrew. You will celebration of the Barnes & Noble Baird, of Fairfax Station; graduated County High School, has been learn and practice Hebrew in a fun Join Fairfax CASA and Lift Up a Summer Reading Triathlon with from Boston University in spring named a 2016 U.S. Presidential and interactive way while learning Child’s Voice 7- 9 p.m. at the special events and activities. 703- 2016. Scholar, a program administered by more about Israel! Free, however we Fairfax CASA office 4103 Chain 278-8527. Helene J. Decosse, Alexis J. the U.S. Department of Education. ask that you try to attend regularly. Bridge Rd. Suite #200, Fairfax VA Fahrney, Jessica M. Ochoa, of William Greenwood, Burke, RSVP [email protected]. 22030.Information session on SUNDAY/AUG. 28 Fairfax, are on the dean’s list at Bos- graduated with a bachelor of science Smoke Free Bingo (with breaks for becoming a court appointed First Responders Day at Fairfax smoking friends). 7 p.m. Every volunteer. Email Kristy Tootle: Station Railroad Museum. 1-4 ton University for spring 2016. in Aerospace Engineering from the Friday. Fairfax Volunteer Fire [email protected] or call 703- p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Seth Lehman, Thet San, of University of Kansas in May 2016. Department, 4081 University Drive, 273-3526 to RSVP. Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Fairfax, graduated from Furman Fairfax. Free coffee, entertaining Road, Fairfax Station. Civil War re- University in spring 2016. The following area students callers, $1,000 jackpot. THURSDAY/AUG. 25 enactors and modern practitioners Luke Hartman, Natalie graduated from Hampden-Sydney www.fairfaxvd.com. 703-273-3638. Family Fun Fair 6-8 p.m. at who will demonstrate medical and Heinitz, of Springfield, graduated College: Kyle Thomas Deivert, of Olly Olly Presents Lush Life Aug. 27 Chesterbrook Academy rescue practices then and now in from Manhattan College in spring Fairfax, graduated cum laude with a through Sept. 17 at Olly Olly located Preschool 4750 Rippling Pond commemoration of Fairfax Station’s 2016. B.S. in biology. Nathaniel Tillman at 10417 Main Street, 2nd Floor in Drive Fairfax, VA 22033 role as an evacuation center during Maria Larrazabal Carrillo, of Oliver, of Fairfax, graduated cum Fairfax, VA. Lush Life is an immersive Chesterbrook Academy preschool is the Battle of Second Manassas in Fairfax is on the dean’s list for May laude with a B.A. in economics and and experiential hyper-color art celebrating its grand re-opening with 1862. Free-$4. 703-425-9225. 2016 at Iowa State. business. Ali Adil Sali, of Fairfax, exhibition that creates a world of a family fun fair. Current TUESDAY/AUG. 30 Kayse McGough of Fairfax is on graduated with a B.A. in history. luscious extravagance. Lush Life Chesterbrook Academy families and the dean’s list for May 2016 at St. Austin Mitchell Perryman, of interrogates materialism, contrasts members of the local community are 15th Annual Bridgewalk. 7 p.m. Mary’s College. Fairfax, graduated with a B.S. in excessiveness with art-world invited to attend for free food, music Intersectoin of Bland Street and Jared Rondeau of Clifton, mathematical economics. sustainability, and connects the and activities. Contact: Prachi Patel Amherst Avenue in Springfield. Walk graduated May 2016 Triple Major in John Cossio, of Springfield, artistic fantasy to the mundanity of 703-818-9002 Cost: FREE across Veteran’s Bridge to American Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry graduated from Illinois Wesleyan the artist’s day-to-day life and Legion Plaza for an old-fashioned from Emory and Henry College. University in spring 2016. 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CANAM HARVESTING LLC 26 Antiques 26 Antiques 101 Computers 101 Computers KIDDIE COUNTRY HARVESTER OPERATORS: We pay top $ for STERLING, 9 temporary openings in from September 19, Developmental Learning Center 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA 22015 MEN'S WATCHES, HDI 2016 to November 8, 2016 to harvest lima beans JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, COMPUTER SOLUTIONS in DE and MD. Housing provided at no cost at: FURNITURE, PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 213 S. Main St, Bridgeville, DE 19933, all work- Degreed Preschool Teacher Schefer Antiques ➣ Speed Up Slow sites are within reasonable commutable dis- 703-241-0790 tance from housing. Duties: Inspect field, iden- Monday-Friday [email protected] Computers tify harvesting conditions, locate electric lines & ➣ Virus Removal Phone: 703-644-0066 obstacles; Adjust height, speed & other func- ➣ tions of custom combine harvesters to max email: [email protected] 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Computer Setup operations & ensure safety; Harvest lima beans Fax: 703-644-0073 ➣ Help with Windows 8 & 10 using combine harvesters or other farm machin- 571-265-2038 ery according to soil conditions and supervisor’s [email protected] instructions; May drive combine harvesters from site to site up to a distance of 30 mi; KIDDIE COUNTRY Responsible for routine maintenance & repair of Developmental Learning Center 21 Announcements 21 Announcements the combine harvesters incl. performing inspec- 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA 22015 tion of harvesters before & after each shift, ver- ify oil, mobile pieces, & others; Perform emer- AFTERNOON PROGRAM LEADER Obituary gency repair of harvesters as needed. Requirements: Valid driver’s license & 1 yr of OR CLASSROOM AIDE experience operating large farm machinery; Demonstrable ability to operate & drive highly AM 9-1 M-F specialized combine harvesters; Ability to PM Two to Three Hours Daily M-F understand operation & secure handling of com- plicated hydraulic & electrical systems; Good Assist in implementing positive health & able to understand/follow supervisor’s classroom support and daily instructions. Available for the entire duration of activities. Must love working with the grain harvesting itinerary and for the total young children Robert “Bob” Francis Daly, 83, of Mount duration of the period of employment specified Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Geraldine Cline in the job order. If joining after the harvesting Phone 703-644-0066 Daly, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016. His Memorial activities have begun, must be available and email: [email protected] Service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 in J. willing to join the crew at the actual crew loca- EOE HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 2:00 pm. tion, and remain with the crew for the balance of The family will receive friends in the Mount Pleasant NEWSPAPERS 28 Yard Sales the crop harvesting itinerary. Conditions: Chapel one hour prior to the service. $15.81/hr increased $1 per yr of exp, up to a Preschool Staff Needed Big Lake Braddock Cross max of $24/hr; Scheduled workweek is 40 hrs Country Team Yard sale Bob was born October 23, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, All proceeds go to Team son of the late Frank Patrick Daly and the late Anna (may exceed 40 hrs depending on field/crop We are seeking mature energetic creative 8/ 27, 8AM-1PM condition); Required to work day, evening people for full-time Lead Teacher Burke School, 9645 Burke Marie Klinosky Daly. He received a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or night shifts; Employer guarantees to offer positions at our four locations in CLASSIFIED Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015 Engineering from Stanford University. Bob’s long career included working for the United States workers employment for at least 3/4 of the Springfield, Annandale, Alexandria & For Local… Senate’s Office of Technology Assessment and he workdays; Tools, equipment & supplies provided Fairfax. 21 Announcements was a lifetime member of the Institute of Electrical at no cost; Housing & cooking facilities provided Prior experience working in childcare. •Employment and Electronics Engineers. He was the author or co- ABC LICENSE at no cost; Transportation &subsistence Degree or CDA required. •Employees Khan Entertainment Inc, trad- author of over 20 publications and was listed in the expenses ($12.09 daily w/ no receipts, & $51.00 Teacher Assistant positions also avail. •Services ing as Izakaya Khan, 4231 American Men and Women of Science. Bob was a max daily w/receipts) to worksite will be paid by CDL drivers wanted. Markham St, Ste A-B, Annan- marathon runner, expert do-it-yourselfer, excellent •Entertainment dale, VA 22003. The above cook and avid reader. He was a devoted husband, the employer upon completion of 50% of the Competitive Salary & Med Benefits. •Announcements establishment is father and grandfather and will be sorely missed by work contract, or earlier; Employer will comply Earned Leave & All Federal Holidays Off, applying to the VIRGINIA his family. •Real Estate DEPARTMENT OF with first week wage guarantee of $ 632.40; Paid Annual Training. 401K. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Return transportation and subsistence is paid Position avail immediately. •Cars CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Daly of Mt. upon completion of 100% of the work contract. Fax Resume 703.425.2703 or •Trucks and Beer on Premises and Pleasant, SC; son, Robert F. Daly, II (Alison) of Mixed Beverage Asheville, NC; three daughters, Maura Daly (Mark) of The employer may terminate the work contract Email Resume: •Vans license to sell or manufacture if, before the expiration date specified in the alcoholic beverages, Richmond, CA, Cathleen Daly of Berkeley, CA, and [email protected] . EOE. •RV’s Shannon Daly Marchell (Richard) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; work contract, the services of the worker are no Kyoung Wook Han, President •Boats NOTE: Objections to the grandchildren, Charlotte Marchell, Jackson Marchell, longer required for reasons beyond the control issuance of this license must and Holden Marchell; four sisters, Mary Ann of the employer due to fire, weather, or other Act •Pets be submitted to ABC no later Jedrejcak, Lori Coons, Carolyn Daly, and Franny KIDDIE COUNTRY than 30 days from the publish- of God, as determined by CO. In the event of •Yard Sales ing date of the first of two Richardson. He was preceded in death by his par- such termination of a contract, the employer will Developmental Learning Center •Crafts required newspaper legal ents, a brother, Bernard Daly, and a sister, Pat Clarke. 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA 22015 notices. Objections should be fulfill a three-fourths guarantee for the time that •Hobbies registered at In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lewy has elapsed from the start of the work contract •And More! www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, to the time of its termination. The employer will BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL S.W. #103, Lilburn, GA 30047 or make efforts to transfer the worker to other ASSISTANT FOR ELEMENTARY For All Light tomorrow www.lbda.org/donate. comparable employment acceptable to the AGE CHILDREN Your with today!. worker, consistent with existing immigration law. -Elizabeth A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. If such transfer is not affected, the employer will Shifts include: Advertising Barret Browing (1) return the worker, at the employer’s expense, 6:30-9:00AM & 2:45-6:00 or 6:30PM Needs… to the place from which the workers came to Monday-Friday 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements work for the employer or transport the worker to It Works. the worker’s next certified H-2A employer, Candidate will assist the Program Week whichever the worker prefers; (2) reimburse the Leader in offering a variety of worker the full amount of any deductions made activities, supervising play, ensuring After Week. from the worker’s pay by the employer for trans- students’ safety, helping to create a 703 portation and subsistence expenses to the positive environment conducive to the 917-6400 place of employment; (3) Pay the worker for any growth and development of each costs incurred by the worker for transportation student--must be caring and Place and daily subsistence to the place of employ- responsible individual. 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By Sharon Bulova Northern Virginia Com- Chairman, Fairfax County Board of munity College are lo- Welcome Neighbors! Supervisors cated just down the road for affordable higher elcome to Fairfax County, education opportunities Take full advantage of everything the one of the greatest places in many different subject Braddock District, and Fairfax County, Win the nation to live, fields. Our business- work, play and raise a friendly economy en- family. Fairfax County is home to a thriv- sures career opportuni- has to offer. ing business community, vibrant enter- ties for both our older tainment and shopping destinations, a and younger residents. By John Cook has a sand volleyball and world class university, beautiful parks, and On the local government level, the Fairfax Supervisor (R-Braddock) basketball court that you can a diverse population of engaged residents. County Board of Supervisors is constantly take full advantage of, and, Whether you are a long-time resident or are hard at work to ensure quality public ser- hank you for choos- on some Saturday nights, new to the county, I hope you’ll take some vices for our residents. Our 10-member Ting to make Fairfax Accotink even hosts camp- time to visit some of our most popular spots Board of Supervisors strives to maintain County your new fires and gatherings. Events to enjoy what Fairfax County has to offer. positive community engagement, while home! As you will quickly like these, focused on com- Tysons Corner and Fair Oaks Malls, Reston strategically planning for the future with find out, there is no shortage munity involvement and Town Center, Fairfax Corner, Springfield land use and infrastructure decisions. of activities here, and let me interconnectedness, help Town Center and the Mosaic District are Some recent accomplishments include be the first to tell you what’s make the Braddock District great places to shop, eat and spend time updating many of our police policies, es- going on around town. and Fairfax County the best with friends. For cultural destinations, tablishing a Diversion First program for As summer winds down, and we all places to be. George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate people with mental illness who become in- make the long trip back from the beach, Yes, summer is almost over, but that and Wolf Trap National Park for the Per- volved with law enforcement, and success- you’ll notice that there are a ton of events doesn’t mean the fun has to be. Grab your forming Arts are two of my favorites. And fully extending Metrorail to Tysons and throughout September in which to take friends, the family, and head out to for enjoying the arts along with community Reston, with Phase 2 of the Silver Line cur- part. Personally, one of my favorite events Mount Vernon, Ox Hill Battlefield Park, gatherings like Springfest and Brewfest, the rently under construction all the way to in the Braddock District is the annual or another famed historical site in the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton is a must. Dulles Airport and into Loudoun County. Burke Centre Festival, set this year for County and soak it all in. You can barely For fresh air and exercise, I recommend our Fairfax County offers opportunity and Sept. 10 and 11. Admission is free, and get around here without stumbling upon extensive network of trails, parks and quality services for residents of all ages. this year’s festival will feature a massive something with historical significance, RECenters. People from all over the globe have made arts and crafts show, karaoke, Fire and and most of these treasures are totally While there are a lot of fun things to do Fairfax County their home, enriching our Rescue displays, live dance, musical en- free. in Fairfax County, our community is notori- community with their diverse cultures and tertainment, and much, much more. This There are great sites, great restaurants, ous for our “work hard, play hard” ethic. entrepreneurship. Please visit event is incredible (and incredibly huge) and a ton of things to do and see in my Time Magazine has described us as the epi- www.fairfaxcounty.gov or www.fxva.com to so you owe it to yourself to come out district. center of the Washington region’s job boom learn more about what Fairfax County has and enjoy it. Grab a bite to eat over at Fairfax Cor- and one of the great economic success sto- to offer you and your family. As much as I love talking with my con- ner or head into Fairfax City for the day. ries of our time. Fairfax County is home to As chairman of the Board of Supervi- stituents and neighbors, I also enjoy tak- The possibilities are truly endless. eight Fortune 500 company headquarters, sors, I am elected at-large by Fairfax ing some time to relax with nature. There Take full advantage of everything more than 8,400 technology firms, and over County residents. My office is here to are more than 900 miles of trails here in the Braddock District, and Fairfax 116.2 million square feet of office space. serve you. If you have any questions or Fairfax County, and I am a particularly County, has to offer with your friends Fairfax County has one of the best public concerns, please email me at lucky Supervisor in that I represent a dis- and family. In these next few weeks, I school systems nationwide with a gradua- [email protected] or give my trict with some fantastic parks and trails. challenge you to get out there and find tion rate topping 90 percent. Our school office a call at 703-324-2321. I hope you One of my favorite spots is Lake Accotink, out what you love to do in our com- system is the 10th largest in the country will sign up to receive my monthly Bulova which boasts a carousel, bike rentals, a munity- just don’t be overwhelmed with nearly 187,000 students and 196 Byline newsletter that will keep you up- great snack bar, and mini golf. Accotink with all the options! schools and centers. After high school to-date on what is happening in your com- graduation, George Mason University and munity! Welcome to your new home. ‘Insider’s Tip’ to New Businesses
visors uses to fund the full Fairfax County Economic Development Authority helps in range of high-quality public services for which Fairfax starting or expanding business in the county. County is well-known. Building the commercial tax base means By Gerald L. Gordon (FCEDA), works with everyone who wants to We have a complete database that residents don’t have to President and CEO, Fairfax County start or expand a business in the county. of office space options in every Courtesy photo pick up all the costs of provid- Economic Development Authority For aspiring entrepreneurs, we host “En- part of the county, and we can Gerald L. ing those services. trepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in help you navigate that process Gordon, Ph.D. The FCEDA has been work- f you are new to Fairfax County, wel- Fairfax County” workshops almost every so you become an established ing for more than 50 years with Icome to one of the world’s most in month. Some 4,000 people have attended part of the business community. entrepreneurs and owners of businesses teresting places to live and work. If one of these workshops since 2003 and you Why do we do this? The Fairfax County of every size to enlarge the commercial you are new to the county and are inter- will find a wealth of local, state and federal Board of Supervisors charged the FCEDA tax base and make the Fairfax County ested in being part of our dynamic busi- resources to help you map out starting a with building a business community — help economy one of the strongest anywhere. ness community, here is an “insider’s tip” business here. If you need office space, the companies create jobs and fill office space Visit www.fairfaxcountyeda.org to see that you will want to know: The Fairfax FCEDA helps businesses find the office space — to build the commercial tax base. This how the Economic Development Author- County Economic Development Authority they need so they can grow in the county. generates revenue that the Board of Super- ity can help you. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 ❖ 3 Newcomers & Community Guide About the Connection
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Homestretch provides an inten- We invite newcomers and news and events from local andria, Fairfax County, Falls Church, and Arlington. sive array of services designed to provide a compre- long-time residents alike to let businesses. Notes about open- Last year, more than 400 people moved from hensive and personalized approach to helping home- us know how we’re doing and ings, new employees and anni- homelessness to housing through one or more of its less parents with children to undertake the process let us know what is going on in versaries are welcome. It is es- programs. of securing housing, increasing income, reducing your part of the community. If pecially important to us to let debt, acquiring skills, building savings, enrolling in you have questions or ideas, people know about events and completing education, and restoring health. send us an email or call us, con- ahead of time in our calendar Northern Virginia Family Homestretch has earned many awards and regularly tact us on Facebook or send us of events. We appreciate getting produces outcomes that lead the nation in terms of a tweet. We invite you to send notice at least two weeks ahead Service families’ ability to escape homelessness forever. letters to the editor or to send of the event, and we encourage Location: an email with feedback about photos. Multiple all over Northern Virginia; Headquarters our coverage. Your community Connection – Oakton . Shelter House We want to know if someone newspaper is one of 15 papers Executive Director: Stephanie Berkowitz (CEO/ Location - Serves all of Fairfax County in your family or your commu- published by the independent, President) Executive Director & CEO - Joe Meyer nity published a book, started a locally owned Local Media Con- Contact info: 10455 White Granite Drive, Suite Contact info - (703) 935-1542 / business, became an Eagle nection LLC, serving the sub- 100, Oakton, VA 22124, 571-748-2500, [email protected] Scout, raised money for a good urbs of Metropolitan Washing- [email protected] Annual Budget - $5.6 million cause, accomplished some feat ton in Northern Virginia and Annual Budget: $33.35 million How to get involved - Individuals or groups can like running a marathon, sup- Potomac, Md. How to get involved: donate time, items and/or money. visit porting a cause or having art in- Our flagship paper, the Alex- Volunteer: NVFS is committed to engaging volun- shelterhouse.org for more information cluded in an art show. We pub- andria Gazette Packet, is one of teers in meaningful opportunities that encourage Shelter House is a private non-profit organization lish photos and notes about per- the oldest continuously publish- innovative ideas, unique perspectives and special- serving homeless families and victims of domestic sonal milestones and commu- ing papers in the country, be- ized expertise. Visit nvfs.org/volunteernow to search violence. Currently, Shelter House operates two fam- nity events, including births, en- ginning publication in 1784. for current opportunities and greatest needs. ily shelters and the only 24/7 crisis shelter for vic- gagements, weddings, anniver- Shop bargains that benefit NVFS: When you shop tims of domestic violence. Most of Shelter House’s saries, awards and obituaries. — Mary Kimm, at our Centreville, Falls Church or Manassas Thrift work is done “outside” of the shelter where it pro- We are also interested in [email protected], Shops, all proceeds benefit NVFS. Donations of gen- vides financial support and services to families leav- events at your church, mosque, www.twitter.com/marykimm tly used clothing and household items are welcome ing the shelter and sometimes preventing families @marykimm at any of these locations. For hours and directions to who are at-risk of becoming homeless. Its current CONTACT its Thrift Shops, visit nvfs.org/thriftshops. needs that support the Ten Year Plan to End [email protected] Become a foster parent: Many children in the com- Homelessness — willing landlords to rent to home- Burke Connection: Fairfax munity need a loving, safe home. NVFS’s experienced less families. 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More than half of NVFS clients live below the Executive Director: Judith Dittman www.twitter.com/ national poverty level ($24,260 annual salary for a Contact info: 703-506-9191 BurkeConnection For more information, family of four). NVFS’s needs vary greatly, depend- Hotline on runaway/homeless youth: Call 1-800- @BurkeConnection call 703-778-9431 or email Fairfax Connection [email protected] ing on programs and locations. Visit nvfs.org to learn SAY-TEEN or text TEENHELP to 855-11. www.twitter.com/FFXConnection more about the organization, as well as nvfs.org/ @FFXConnection wishlist for a full list of donation requests. See Homelessness, Page 13
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Households with individuals under 18 years: Zip code: 22030 3,507 (30.4%) Population: 55,066 Households with individuals 65 and over: 2,281 Race: White-35,095 (63.7%), Black/Afri- (19.8%) can American-4,244 (7.7%), American Median household income: 106,119 Indian and Alaska Native-197 (0.4%), Mean family income: 143,269 Asian-10,880 (19.8%), Hispanic or Latino Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- (of any race)-6,546 (11.9%) guage other than English at home: 42.7% Total housing units: 19,322 Owner-occupied housing units: 11,610 (62.6%) Zip code: 22032 Households with individuals under 18 years: Population: 29,377 6,041 (32.5%) Race: White-20,983 (71.4%), Black/Afri- Households with individuals 65 and over: 3,449 can American-1,287 (4.4%), American (18.6%) Indian and Alaska Native-49 (0.2%), Asian- Median household income: 101,356 5,296 (18%), Hispanic or Latino (of any Mean family income: 145,835 race)-2,657 (9%) Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Total housing units: 10,005 guage other than English at home: 35.3% Owner-occupied housing units: 8,610 Households with individuals under 18 years: 3,864 (39.4%) Zip code: 22031 Households with individuals 65 years and over: Population: 29,795 2,598 (26.5%) Race: White-17,144 (57.5%), Black/Afri- Median household income: 127,784 can American-1,842 (6.2%), American Mean family income: 157,919 Indian and Alaska Native-130 (0.4%), Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Asian-8,239 (27.7%), Hispanic or Latino guage other than English at home: 30.2% (of any race)-3,948 (13.3%) Total housing units: 12,364 Source: U.S. Census 2010; American Commu- Owner-occupied housing units: 6,155 (53.4%) nity Survey 2012
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Every year is election year in Virginia; mechanics How to Vote and details of voting require attention to detail. FAIRFAX COUNTY: Shall the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax While the Presidential election will take County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow top billing, every seat in the U.S. Congress Upcoming Deadlines money and issue bonds, in addition to bonds is on the ballot, with one hotly contested On Election Day Polls are open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. previously authorized for transportation race in Northern Virginia. To determine whether you are eligible and registered to vote in this election, improvements and facilities, in the maxi- In Fairfax County, voters will decide visit the Virginia Department of Elections website at http:// mum aggregate principal amount of $120 whether to enact a four percent meals tax, elections.virginia.gov/ or call Fairfax Elections office at 703-222-0776. million to finance Fairfax County’s share, a topic voters will hear a lot more about in ❖ Sept. 23: In-Person Absentee Voting Begins http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ under the Washington Metropolitan Area coming weeks. elections/absentee.htm Transit Authority Compact, of the cost of The Town of Herndon will have its first ❖ Oct. 17: Voter Registration Deadline - In-Person: 5 p.m., Online constructing, reconstructing, improving and November election, moving from May in www.vote.virginia.gov 11:59 p.m. acquiring transportation improvements and past elections, with the office of Mayor and ❖ Nov. 1: Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot by Mail, Fax, Email or facilities, including capital costs of land, six Town Council seats on the ballot. Online: 5 p.m. transit facilities, rolling stock and equip- Fairfax County voters will decide on three ❖ Nov. 5: Final Day for In-Person Absentee Voting ment in the Washington metropolitan area, bond questions, including $120 million in ❖ Nov. 8: Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: 7 p.m. and to finance improvements to primary transportation bonds for Metro; $107 mil- For more information on voting in Fairfax County: and secondary State highways and ancil- lion in bonds for parks; and $85 million for Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY 711 lary related improvements and facilities? building and renovating senior and commu- Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725 PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES BONDS, nity centers, and homeless shelters. More Email: [email protected] Yes or No at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bond/ Election Officer Info: 703-324-4735, TTY 711 Shall the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow ON THE BALLOT in Fairfax County: money and issue bonds, in addition to bonds Absentee Voting in ❖ President and Vice President previously authorized for parks and park ❖ U.S. House of Representatives, 8th, 10th, or 11th District facilities, in the maximum aggregate prin- Person in Fairfax ❖ Meal Tax Referendum cipal amount of $107,000,000: (i) ❖ Three Proposed County Bond Questions $94,700,000 principal amount to finance County ❖ Two Proposed Constitutional Amendments the Fairfax County Park Authority’s cost to Voting begins Sept. 23, and with record acquire, construct, develop and equip ad- turnout possible, voting early if you qualify ditional parks and park facilities, to preserve is a good choice. Absentee Voting at Satellite Locations subject to certain restrictions. Most coun- open-space land, and to develop and im- There are 19 valid reasons to vote absen- Saturday Schedule: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ties, including Fairfax County, may levy a prove existing parks and park facilities; and tee in Virginia, including working and com- and Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. meals tax only if the voters approve the tax (ii) $12,300,000 principal amount for muting to and from home for 11 or more Weekday Schedule: Oct. 17 to Nov. 4, by referendum. Fairfax County’s contribution to the North- hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Elec- Monday - Friday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The question presented in this referen- ern Virginia Regional Park Authority to ac- tion Day. Check the Virginia Department of dum asks Fairfax County voters whether the quire, construct, develop and equip parks Elections list to see if you are eligible. http:/ Satellite Voting Locations: Board of Supervisors should be authorized and park facilities? /elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/ab- ❖ Providence Community Center - 3001 to levy a meals tax, at a rate not to exceed sentee-voting/index.html Vaden Dr., Fairfax, 22031 four percent of the amount charged for the HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY DE- There are two ways to vote absentee, in- ❖ Franconia Governmental Center - 6121 taxable food and beverages. VELOPMENT BONDS, Yes or No person and by mail. To do either, you should Franconia Rd., Alexandria, 22310 70 percent of the net revenues would be Shall the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax first check your voter registration status to ❖ McLean Governmental Center - 1437 dedicated to Fairfax County Public Schools; County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow make sure it is up-to-date. Then you will Balls Hill Rd., Community Room, McLean, 30 percent of the net revenues would be money and issue bonds in the maximum ag- need to apply for an absentee ballot. Note: 22101 dedicated to County services, capital im- gregate principal amount of $85,000,000 If you vote absentee in-person you will fill ❖ North County Governmental Center, provements and property tax relief. to provide funds to finance the cost of hu- out the application when you arrive at the 1801 Cameron Glen Dr., Community The question also states that the Board man services facilities and community de- in-person absentee location (see locations Rooms, Reston, 20190 of Supervisors’ reason for seeking author- velopment facilities, including the construc- below). Voting absentee by mail? Read be- ❖ West Springfield Governmental Center ity to impose a meals tax is to reduce the tion and reconstruction of community cen- low for the process of applying for your - 6140 Rolling Rd., Springfield, 22152 county’s dependence on real estate taxes. ters and shelters and the acquisition of land mail-in ballot. ❖ Mason Governmental Center - 6507 Currently, nearly 65 percent of Fairfax and equipment or interests therein? You can now apply for an absentee ballot Columbia Pike, Annandale, 22003 County’s General Fund budget relies upon ❖ Replace the Sully Senior Center and a online with the state’s new Citizen Portal. ❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center - real estate taxes. State law limits what the build new Lorton Community Center ($37 You will need your Social Security Number 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, 22306 county can tax and how it may otherwise million) and information on your Virginia Driver’s ❖ Sully Governmental Center - 4900 raise revenue. Almost 90 percent of Fairfax ❖ Renovate, expand or replace four emer- License to complete the application. Infor- Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, 20151 County non-property tax revenues are gency shelters for people who are home- mation is also provided on how to apply if ❖ Lorton Library - 9520 Richmond Hwy., capped, limited, or controlled by the state. less: Patrick Henry, Embry Rucker, Eleanor you do not have a driver’s license. Lorton, 22079 SATURDAYS ONLY (Closed A meals tax would give the County a new Kennedy, and Bailey’s ($48 million) Weekdays) source of revenue, which would help diver- Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 23 sify the County’s revenue base. At the maxi- Fairfax County Government Center, Con- mum four percent tax rate, a meals tax Virginia Voter ID ference Room 2/3, Ballot Question, would generate an estimated $99 million Virginia has a stringent voter identifica- 12000 Government Center Parkway, per year, with a significant percentage paid tion requirement, plan to bring photo iden- Fairfax, 22035 Meals Tax by non-county residents. tification with you to vote, whether that is Weekday Schedule: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mealstax/ A number of area jurisdictions already absentee or on Election Day. ❖ Sept. 23 to Oct. 14, Monday, Tuesday, Fairfax County voters will vote yes or no impose a meals tax, including Arlington Among accepted ID: valid Virginia Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; on establishing a 4 percent meals tax. The County, the cities of Alexandria, Falls Driver’s License or Identification Card; valid Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Closed, Mon- Connection will publish stories and letters Church, and Fairfax, and the towns of Virginia DMV issued Veteran’s ID card; valid day, Oct. 10, Columbus Day. in coming weeks on both sides of this issue. Herndon and Vienna. U.S. Passport; other government-issued ❖ Oct. 17 to Nov. 4, Monday - Friday, 8 photo identification cards issued by the U.S. a.m. to 8 p.m. QUESTION: Government, the Commonwealth of Vir Saturday Schedule: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 State law authorizes counties, cities, and Four Bond Questions and November 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 is towns to levy a tax on prepared food and http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bond/ the last day to absentee vote in-person. beverages, commonly called a “meals tax,” TRANSPORTATION BONDS, Yes or No See How to Vote, Page 7
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Artist’s rendering of the Novus Fairfax Gateway mixed-use development. Looking Toward the Future Artist’s rendition of the Mount Vineyard (formerly Oak Knolls) site layout showing the two, new condo buildings.
Multifamily homes and redevelopment. taining 80 condos. Sixteen of the units will be one-bedroom; 48, two-bedroom; and 16, By Bonnie Hobbs three-bedroom. The indoor amenities will The Connection include a fitness center, community room, spacious lobbies and mail/packaging rooms. everal development projects are The 9,000 square feet of outdoor amenities either proposed or in the works will be a fire pit with seating, patio with Sin the City of Fairfax and its en seats and gas grills and two lawn areas for virons. Below are details about socializing. some of them:. The condo buildings will be constructed on 3.8 wooded acres, off Silver King Court. The rest of the property will be preserved Novus Fairfax as open space for a village green for the residents, school and existing office com- Gateway munity. A total of 128 parking spaces are The Fairfax City Council approved Novus planned, plus a bus shelter. Fairfax Gateway LLC’s application to trans- Internal access is planned between The form part of the Kamp Washington triangle Enclave, the New School and the office between Fairfax Boulevard and Lee High- complex. Regarding stormwater manage- way into a modern, community-serving, ment, water flow will be directed away mixed-use project. from the Mantua community and the chan- Planned for the 8.33-acre site are 403 nel adjacent to Thaiss Park. The developer multifamily apartments – including 24 af- will also contribute $40,000 to public fordable dwelling units, 29,000 square feet schools, $30,240 to parks and recreation, of first-floor retail and commercial uses. and $275,000 to affordable housing. This There’ll be a 4,000-square-foot office space project’s site-plan has already been ap- for use by the nonprofit CASA (Court-Ap- proved. pointed Special Advocates), plus a 5,000- square-foot restaurant and 11,000 square feet of residential amenities. Mount Vineyard The commercial space and three- and The Oak Knolls Realty Corp. has demol- four-story buildings will front on Lee High- ished the 110-unit Oak Knolls apartment way and Fairfax Boulevard. Five-story build- complex and will redevelop the site – to be ings will be centrally located and a seven- called Mount Vineyard – with 102 brand- story parking garage will feature a half-story new condos and 30 townhouses. The site is on top for a pool. 6 acres along Main and Oak streets in There’ll be a through street with a con- Fairfax. Planned are two, 32-unit condo- nection at the Bevan Drive signal at Fairfax minium buildings with elevators; 38 stacked Boulevard, plus a new, un-signalized en- condo units and 30 townhomes, for 132 trance on Lee Highway. The community’s units total. None will be rentals; they’ll all road network could correspond to the fu- be for sale. The four-story, 32-unit condo ture redevelopment of the rest of the Kamp buildings will have red-brick, fiber-cement Washington triangle, while treating the sec- siding, metal railings, stacked siding and tion connecting Lee Highway to Fairfax Bou- Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection bay windows on the corners. And a red- levard with several, traffic-calming ele- The Paul VI High School site will be redeveloped when the school moves brick, courtyard wall along Oak Street will ments to reduce cut-through traffic. to Loudoun County. offer privacy to the 22-foot townhome units. Also planned are trails connecting to ad- The developer will underground all utili- jacent properties, plus open space includ- planned development, so both office and ties on site and in the adjacent rights of way ing a 5,600-square-foot contemplative The Enclave condo uses may exist on it. There currently on Oak and Main streets, construct a bus space next to the Jermantown Cemetery. IDI-RJL Development LLC is building a are some office buildings, the New School shelter, donate money for improvements in Novus will maintain this space as well as residential development called The Enclave of Northern Virginia and 181 parking nearby Pat Rodio Park and contribute the cemetery. This project is currently in at the Mantua Professional Center on spaces. And The Enclave will join them. $550,000 to the City of Fairfax toward af- site-plan review. Pickett Road. The site’s zoned commercial Planned are two, four-story buildings con- fordable housing. It will also do streetscape
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Fairfax Area Nonprofits: Making Community Work From Page 9 Pathway Homes Food for Others Established in 1980, Pathways focuses on pro- The nonprofit provides a safety net for people viding housing and support services to individuals who suddenly face unforeseen emergencies such as with serious mental illnesses, with the mission to a family illness or the loss of a job or a spouse. 703- help these individuals reach their full potential and 207-9173 or www.foodforothers.com. lead stable lives. They offer both in-home pro- grams, semi-independent houses and assisted Britepaths living facilities. www.pathwayhomes.org/. The Holiday Program helps those in need with food for the holidays and gifts for their children, The Well Spouse making last year’s holiday season brighter for ap- proximately 3,000 families. For more information Association on their holiday programs, including how to spon- The Well Spouse Association, a national non- sor a family, go to www.britepaths.org profit which provides peer support to those caring for a chronically ill or disabled spouse, has free support groups in various northern VA locations. Boys and Girls Clubs of For more info, go to www.wellspouse.org or call Greater Washington 800-838-0879. Fairfax Area Fairfax Families for Kids Aims to help youth become confident, civic- Fairfax Families4Kids gives youth ages 12 to 21, minded, responsible adults through programs currently living in foster care or out of foster care, focused on education/career development, health the opportunity to participate in group and indi- and life skills, leadership, the arts, sports and rec- vidual mentoring, and spend quality time in the reation, and mentoring. www.bgcgw.org/fairfax. community engaged in regularly scheduled, struc- tured group activities. Sample group activities include: chess tournaments, bowling, basketball FACETS camps, fitness and dance classes, badminton, horseback riding, 5-K walks, etc. The youth also FACETS helps parents, their children and indi- participate in community service projects such as: viduals who suffer the effects of poverty in the packing school backpacks for children in Haiti, Fairfax area. FACETS is always in need of volun- sending boxes to soldiers, raising money for the teers, and offers a variety of one-time and ongoing homeless, etc. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/ opportunities, including a monthly Youth Volun- fairfaxfamilies4kids.htm. teer Night. 703-865-4251 or http:// facetscares.org/.
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From Page 4 to RSVP, visit www.FACETSCares.org or con- tact Josh D’Antonio at www.thealternativehouse.org [email protected]. Annual Budget: $3.3 million FACETS works to prevent and end How to get involved: Alternative House homelessness in Fairfax County by offering relies heavily on donations and volunteer a variety of services and supports for people support to meet the critical needs of at-risk who are homeless, unstably housed, or ex- children, youth and families. You can make periencing poverty. In 1988, FACETS began a monetary contribution, volunteer, or do- as a hot meals program, serving nutritious nate goods or services. You are strongly food to people who were homeless in Fairfax encouraged to attend an Open Door Infor- County. Since then, FACETS has evolved to mation Session held the second Tuesday of meet the changing needs of the community. each month at our Emergency Teen Shelter Today, FACETS serves over 2,000 people, in Vienna. Learn more on its website, with programs that help families and indi- www.thealternativehouse.org. viduals break the cycle of poverty. Its team Alternative House’s vision is of a commu- provides intensive case management ser- nity in which all young people are safe, live vices to help its client’s gain life skills to in a nurturing environment and have the enable them to enjoy a more stable future. opportunity to reach their full potential. Many volunteers opportunities exist with Founded in 1972, Alternative House trans- FACETS, including helping families at an forms the lives of children and youth, help- emergency shelter in Alexandria. Here FAC- ing them stay safe, make positive decisions, ETS volunteers work at the front desk and achieve educational success, and overcome pantry, assist with childcare, and provide a personal crises. It offers children, youth and transportation support for program partici- families hope for brighter futures by pro- pants enrolled in FACETS’ employment viding counseling, shelter and neighbor- readiness program. In addition, as it gear hood-based support. Its hotline served up for the holiday season, FACETS relies on 2,000 callers last year, and its emergency volunteers to provide neighbors in need shelter housed nearly 200 youth in crisis. with positive holiday memories. Individu- Alternative House always welcome the sup- als can support this effort by volunteering port of our community. at a holiday party, or donating Thanksgiv- ing Baskets or holiday gifts. For details on volunteer and in-kind opportunities, visit Good Shepherd www.FACETSCares.org or contact FACETS’ Volunteer and Events Manager, D’Ivonne Housing & Family Holman at [email protected] or Services, Inc. 703-865-4251. Location: Alexandria Executive Director: David Levine United Community Contact info: [email protected] Annual Budget: $2.2 million Ministries (UCM) How to get involved: Visit Location: Serving Region 1 Fairfax www.goodhousing.org/volunteer County, its main office is: 7511 Fordson For more than 40 years, GSH has helped Road, Alexandria VA 22306 end homelessness and enable self-suffi- Executive Director: Nichelle A. Mitchem ciency by providing affordable housing and Contact info: phone 703.768.7106, email emergency financial services to working- [email protected] class families and individuals in Fairfax Annual Budget: $4.4 million County. Last year alone GSH helped more How to get involved: UCM is truly a net- than 1,000 households who were unstably work of connection and engaged individu- housed or were, in fact, experiencing an als, supporting each other, helping neigh- episode of homelessness. Learn more by bors in need, to create a successful Mount visiting GSH’s website Vernon community. Community support to www.goodhousing.org donate, volunteer, and advocate is needed and deeply appreciated. Visit www.ucmagency.org to learn how you can FACETS help. Location – Main office located at - 10640 In Fiscal Year 2015, thanks to generous Page Avenue, Suite 300 Fairfax VA 22030 community support, UCM provided life- Executive Director – Margi Preston changing assistance to 10,200 individuals Contact info – 703-352-5090/ in 4,000 families in the Alexandria portion www.FACETSCares.org of Fairfax County. This included 5,000 chil- Annual Budget – $3,300,466 dren — more than any other private non- How to get involved: Every other month profit agency in the Huntington-Mount FACETS offers an information session and Vernon area. tour to individuals interested in learning Our transitional housing programs are more about our impact in the community. currently winding down with funding Upcoming sessions take place on the first changes, so our focus is on preventing Tuesday of each month to include – Oct. 4, homelessness for individuals and families Dec. 6, Feb. 7, April 4 and June 6. Monthly who are struggling and on the brink of evic- volunteer orientations are also held at FAC- tion. ETS’ main office. For more information and www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 ❖ 13 Newcomers & Community Guide Greater Transparency in Policing By Colonel Edwin C. Board of Supervisors, propose Roessler Jr. the creation of a Police Auditor County Schools: Chief of Police position and establishment of a Civilian Review Panel. The Po- ear Community lice Department welcomes im- Teaching for 21st Century Members: mediate implementation of both D The Fairfax County as they maximize accountabil- What’s new at Police Department was ity through transparency, and need to innovate — to consider new and established on July 1, 1940 and to- will lead to higher levels of pub- different ways to design instructional day we have an authorized strength lic trust and confidence in the Fairfax County practices to support the development of of 1,406 sworn law enforcement of- Police Department. these essential skills. ficers. Our greatly engaged community ex- The Police Department is committed to Public Schools. We are also working to define contem- ceeds 1.1 million residents which continues enhancing its transparency at all levels and porary teaching and learn- to assist us in preventing and fighting crime, we have established policies and procedures By Dr. Karen K. Garza ing practices while better in- increasing the culture of safety to preserve in coordination with the Board of Supervi- Superintendent, Fairfax tegrating technology. For ex- the sanctity of life for all, and to keep pace sors to achieve maximum communication County Public Schools ample, through a pilot pro- with rapid urbanization. with the communities we serve. Through- gram we are calling FCPSOn Your Police Department proactively un- out the remainder of 2016 and into 2017 elcome to the 2016- — this year we begin evalu- dertook an independent review of its use we will continue to reengineer our profes- W17 school year in ating how digital resources of force training, and related policies and sion in many operational and administra- Fairfax County Pub- can best scaffold that model procedures conducted by the Police Execu- tive areas to achieve effective change while lic Schools. With each new — and how we provide tive Research Forum. A further review gen- increasing community engagement. school year, we have the won- teachers and students with erating additional change recommendations In 2014 the Police Department began a derful opportunity to build the tools and policies has been conducted by the County’s Ad Hoc self-assessment process to align its policies upon our previous successes needed to facilitate the use Police Practices Review Commission. The and procedures to comply with 484 national and continue to improve our work with of that technology. core theme of change is adopting the phi- standards established by the Commission our students. One change you will see this school losophy of the sanctity of life in all we do. on Accreditation for Law Enforcement We are continuing to look to our Por- year is a new central website and a new As I have discussed in multiple public fo- Agencies (CALEA). The required on-site trait of a Graduate and our strategic plan FCPS logo. Our new website will better rums to include the Public Safety Commit- assessment was conducted by assessors in shaping our future work. Our most serve everyone — it is mobile responsive, tee of the Fairfax County Board of Supervi- from outside Virginia in early 2016, and pressing challenge is making this vision features more modern design — and sors, your police department embraces CALEA accredited status was awarded on a reality for every child in our system. search will work. As we modernized our reengineering the law enforcement profes- July 30, 2016. How do we refine what we do to ensure website, we also believed it was time to sion and we are proud to be national lead- The Police Department, along with the that all of our students graduate well- reimagine the FCPS logo. While the pre- ers truly engaged with creating change with Community Services Board, other public prepared for this rapidly changing vious logo has served us well for 40 years, an engaged community. safety agencies, and mental health advo- world? We acknowledge that this is a we heard from many that it was time to The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors cates partnered to implement the Diversion daunting challenge, but there is no transform our logo to one reflective of has endorsed our reengineering of the poli- First program which provides a viable jail school system in the United States more who we are now and who we aspire to cies governing the use of force which value diversion alternative for those in mental well-prepared and well-equipped to ef- be in the years to come. the sanctity of human life. The Police De- health crisis. Our police officers receive Cri- fectively respond to these important is- Our new logo includes a tie to our partment has adopted policies and practices sis Intervention Team (CIT) training to pre- sues. legacy, while representing our role as a which utilize the Critical Decision Making pare them to recognize when persons are The goals of education can no longer catalyst — sparking curiosity, learning Model to ensure that all actions are pro- experiencing a mental health crisis and how simply be to provide the basic literacy and excellence for our students, employ- portionate, lawful, accountable, necessary, best to de-escalate such initial encounters. skills for the majority of the students, ees and community. and ethical. Your Police Department has Our CIT-trained officers now have the while reserving the teaching of skills for I wish all students, teachers, parents mandated annual in-service training on use Merrifield Crisis Response Center, as well higher order 21st century thinking for a and the entire FCPS community a very of force critical decision-making because the as two Mobile Crisis Units, enabling them select few. As we learn more about the successful and fulfilling school year in essential knowledge and skills are consid- to offer persons in crisis the mental health skills our students will need for success FCPS where all are engaged, inspired, ered “perishable,” therefore rendering train- services they may require. in this changing world, we recognize the and thrive. ing on an annual basis a necessity. Welcome to Fairfax County and we en- The final report issued by the Ad Hoc Com- courage you to engage with your Police mission included recommendations made by Department as we all continue to make our its Independent Oversight and Investigations County a great place to live, work, play, and Subcommittee. These recommendations, the grow old. To learn more about the Fairfax subject of current deliberation by the Pub- County Police Department, please visit lic Safety Committee of the Fairfax County http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/ Keeping Youth Safe, Healthy and Drug Free Looking for ways to keep Fairfax County Café), 8115 Gatehouse Road in Falls Church. youth and young adults safe, healthy and High school youth are invited to learn more drug free? Then check out getting involved about the UPC Youth Council, which aims to with the nonprofit Unified Prevention Coali- include two representatives from each high tion of Fairfax County (UPC). school. Youth Council members help create UPC will hold its school year kickoff meet- youth-directed prevention activities, develop ing on Monday, Sept. 26. Come to “Taste of leadership and advocacy skills and gain vol- UPC” and learn about the programs offered unteer and service hours by becoming active by UPC to educate parents and youth about and helpful members of the community. the issues of underage and binge drinking, UPC partners with more than 60 organiza- marijuana and prescription medicine abuse tions and needs your help to make a differ- Photo by Michelle Miller as well as the growing problem of heroin in ence. For more information, contact UPC at Members of the Youth Council of the Unified Prevention Coalition of the community. Refreshments will be served 703-938-8723 or check out the group’s website Fairfax County joined students from around the state in July at the at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 at www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org. Dona- annual Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP) at p.m. at the Fairfax County Public Schools’ tions are appreciated and can be made online Longwood University. This is the fifth year UPC has sent its students to Gatehouse Administration Center (First Floor via the group’s website. the annual leadership conference. 14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Parks Parks in the City of Fairfax
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a special events pavilion. FH S t center, and with a view of Belmont Bay. Visitor LAC . center staff can answer questions and provide CH SR information on park trails, facilities and local Carlyle House Historic ER 1 IV points of interest. Pond study, bird watching, Park t. R R FORT canoe trips, nature walks and talks, and GPS 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 AC trails may BELVOIR adventures are just a few of the exciting www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park/ M be used O programs offered by park rangers. 703-549-2997 OR PB T without prior O PB The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753 PC P arrangement. Pohick Bay by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Regional Park & G Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member of one of the u n Pirates Cove MBG s Regional Parks most prestigious families in colonial Virginia. Meadowlark to Waterpark Their home quickly became a center of social n 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Botanical Gardens R and political life in Alexandria and gained a d Lorton BR 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, MN . Bull Run Marina Regional Park & foothold in history when British General Vienna www.nvrpa.org/park/ Atlantis Waterpark Braddock made the mansion his headquarters in www.nvrpa.org/park/ pohick_bay/ 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville 1755. On the National Register of Historic meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ www.piratescovepohick.com www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/ Places, Carlyle House is architecturally unique in 703-255-3631 703-339-6102 www.atlantisbullrun.com/ Alexandria as the only stone, 18th-century This 95-acre complex of large Pohick Bay is located on the 703-631-0552 Palladian-style house. Daily tours of the house, ornamental display gardens and Potomac River, 25 miles south of the Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and programs for schoolchildren, special events, unique native plant collections is nation’s capital. The boat launch facility is family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting exhibits and lectures explore the life and times open year round and include one of only three public access points to the Center open all year. Group Camping open daily of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Alexandria. walking trails, lakes, more than 20 Potomac River in northern Virginia. Pohick Bay Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf open The site may be rented in the evenings for varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, an offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jon April through October. Hours vary. Atlantis private functions and weddings. extensive shade garden, native wildflowers, boats for rent on the weekends, as well as family Waterpark features pools, a giant dumping gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms and and group camping, hiking, picnic areas and a bucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities for FH foliage. The Atrium’s indoor tropical garden large play area for children. The park offers one all ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Day Fountainhead Regional Park setting is a popular meeting, reception, wedding of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station weekend through Labor Day, and is a member of and workshop location. Interpretive displays east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on www.nvrpa.org/park/fountainhead/ the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority accompany a restored 18th-century cabin. Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile family of Waterparks. Neptune Reef snack bar 703-250-9124 land that shelters an abundance of wildlife, The observation deck of the Marina Building at sells food, beverages and sweets. OR including the bald eagle. Pirates Cove Waterpark Fountainhead commands a spectacular view of Occoquan Regional Park is located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitors CR the widest point of the Occoquan Reservoir. 9751 Ox Road, Lorton can cool off under the 300-gallon dumping Cameron Run Regional Park/Great Summer activities include catfish tournaments, www.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/ bucket, fire the water cannons and splash down Waves Waterpark children’s fishing tournament, paddleboat tours 703-690-2121 the waterslide or search for buried treasure at 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria and more. This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and Buccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove www.nvrpa.org/park/cameron_run/ a touch of the past with its historic brick kilns www.greatwaveswaterpark.com/ HO and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Park 703-960-0767 Hemlock Overlook Regional Park lands, trails and associated waters are part of 13220 Yates Ford Road, Clifton Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir- Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. www.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/ ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State recreation facilities in an urban area, including One hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan 800-877-0954; 571-281-3556; Great Waves Water Park. Catch a wave in the River to Belmont Bay and back. Offered Parks and Fairfax County Park Authority. Map Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers a variety of wave pool, twist and turn down four-story water Saturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. De- outdoor and environmental education. Programs slides, take a plunge down speed slides, play 2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12 signed & compiled by Jean Card and Laurence at Hemlock Overlook are open to the public and with friends in the shallow waters of the play and under, under age 4 are free. Foong. Photos by Renée Ruggles. groups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse
16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HMP Huntley Meadows Park 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria nature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/ nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk 1444.8 acres, natural resource park
LAP Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic 448.1 acres, multiple resource park
LFP Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater, carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters 479 acres, multiple resource park
FRA Lee District Park 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground, accessible playground 138 acres, district park
MDP Mason District Park 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunning 121.2 acres, district park and playing, as well as plenty of shade. Arts Center Captain’s Galley snack bar features food, CJP Clemyjontri Park beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open from LAC Workhouse Arts Center 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean NWP Nottoway Park Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. fitness, picnic areas and playgrounds 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna 9601 Ox Road, Lorton 18.6 acres, special purpose park baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), PB www.lortonarts.org Pohick Bay Golf Course tennis (lit), trails, picnic 703-584-2900 90.9 acres, district park 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course buildings, the main galleries and the recently 703-339-8585 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are baseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit), RBP Riverbend Park This scenic golf course is located on the Mason encouraged to interact with artists. In addition community center, nature center, amphitheater, 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is trails nature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/ facility features a driving range with practice home to performing arts, including theater, film 650 acres, multiple resource park hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom putting and chipping greens, and lessons from institute, musical and dance performances. The 411.2 acres, multiple resource park PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an education department supports both the visual array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and and performing arts, offering classes and FPF Frying Pan Farm Park apparel. Other services include club making, workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve plans for the Workhouse include an event historic structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails, tournament coordinating. center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean open areas, playground historic structure, historic/hiking/nature trails, restaurants, apartments, music barn and 135.3 acres, multiple resource park PO garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on fishing Potomac Overlook Regional Park & 384.3 acres, natural resource park Nature Center site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other 2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207 activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith GSG Green Spring Gardens www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook/ shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria SRD South Run District 703-528-5406 Community Center, historic structure, biking/hiking On the Potomac Palisades in north Arlington, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield trails, open areas, gardens baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, Potomac Overlook offers 70 acres of peaceful Major Fairfax 30.9 acres, special purpose park woodland, trails, educational gardens, a small recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming picnic area and a Nature Center. The Nature County Parks 196 acres, district park Center features brand new exhibits called the HPP Hidden Pond Park “Energerium,” offering visitors a fun and BLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter accessible way to learn energy basics and ways tennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/ 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale they can help create sustainable energy nature trails, playground, fishing volleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf, softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, solutions. The Nature Center also houses live 25.6 acres, community park animals and natural history exhibits. trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park 883.4 acres, multiple resource park 292.6 acres, multiple resource park SR Sandy Run Regional Park 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ 703-690-4392 The park is open to the public for the purpose of education, training, practice, and racing for competitive and recreational sculling and rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority may be launched from the docks or shoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers a facility for team training and competition for Olympic, college, high school and club canoe, kayak and crew athletes.
UH Upton Hill Regional Park & Ocean Dunes Waterpark 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington www.nvrpa.org/park/upton_hill/ www.oceanduneswaterpark.com/ 703-534-3437 or [email protected] Upton Hill Regional Park offers visitors a wooded oasis in the heart of the most densely populated area of Northern Virginia. A large outdoor water-park complex is a sparkling attraction in this wooded, urban park, which straddles the boundary line between Arlington and Fairfax counties. The deluxe miniature golf course boasts one of the longest mini golf holes in the world; the batting cages include nine baseball and softball cages. The park is open every day for hiking, picnicking, playing on the playground and enjoying the outdoors. Located within Upton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunes is loaded with fun features for adults and children. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 ❖ 17 Photos by Renée Ruggles, featuring Silas Burke Park, Giles Run Meadow and Brentwood Park A Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the Burke, Map by Lawrence Foong; Design by Jean Card Parks Fairfax & Fairfax Station/Lorton/Clifton areas
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4 Silverbrook 13 Burke Station 7 9351 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Sta- 20 Villa D’este 6031 Kerrwood Street, Burke 3120 Northwood G tion Community Park u Community Park Road, Fairfax 14 Burke Ridge 5 Newington Heights 9719 Burke Lake Road, Burke 8590 Heller Road, Lorton Neighborhood Park District Park 15 Rolling Valley West 6 Laurel Hill 6512 Sydenstricker Road, Burke 8515 Silverbrook Road, Lorton Community Park Countywide Park 16 Fair Oaks 7 Old Colchester Preserve 3901 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax 10646 Old Colchester Road, Lorton Neighborhood Park Cultural Resource Park 17 Brentwood 8 Lorton West 11903 Appling Valley Road, Fairfax 9800 Ox Road, Lorton Neighborhood Park
9 Lower Potomac 18 Random Hills 9515 Richmond Highway, Lorton 11550 Random Hills Road, Fairfax Neighborhood Park 10 Waples Mill Meadow 11329 Waples Mill Road, Oakton 19 Dixie Hill Multiple Resource Park 4540 Dixie Hill Road, Fairfax Neighborhood Park 11 Lake Braddock
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FRIDAY/DEC. 2 My Gym Community Event 10:30 Year-round Fun a.m. Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA 22015.Develop Batting Cage Occoquan Regional your child’s large motor skills with Park 9751 Ox Road Lorton, VA physical exercise and games. Funded 22079. Open through Oct. 30 by the Friends of Burke Centre Occoquan offers a baseball/softball Library. Age 1-3 years with adult.
Photo courtesy of Celebrate Fairfax! Fairfax Festival batting cage, perfect for hitters of all Visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ levels, from beginner to expert. Cost: library/branches/bc/ 14 balls $1.50 Team Rentals Per SATURDAY/DEC. 3 Cage: 30 min. $18 60 min. $34 Visit: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/ Creative Writers Group 2 p.m. Burke occoquan-regional-park/things-to- Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, do/batting-cage Burke, VA 22015.Do you enjoy Kayak Rental writing fiction, poetry, non-fiction Area Occoquan Regional and/or memoirs? Join us for sharing, Park 9 - 6 p.m. daily discussion and feedback of works in Calendar through Sept. 30 This progress. Teen volunteer facilitates. park offers hourly and Ages 13-18. Visit http:// daily kayak rentals for www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ those interested in exploring the river branches/bc/ and surrounding. Kayaks are Holiday Book Sale 10 - 4 p.m. Burke launched from shore and are Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, available in one or two seat Burke, VA 22015.Peruse and shop a configurations. Please note: Pets are selection of gently used holiday- not permitted in rental boats. themed books collected by the Rock The Block Free Concert Friends of the Burke Centre Library. Series 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Old Town Visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Square 3999 University Drive, library/branches/bc/ Fairfax, VA 22030. Recurring City of Fairfax Festival of Lights monthly on the 4th Friday through and Carols. Time TBA Sherwood Oct. 28. Call: 703-385-7858 Community Center, 3740 Old Lee English Conversation Groups Celebrate Fairfax! Fairfax Festival attracts thousands of area residents to the the Highway, Fairfax. Come enjoy live weekly at George Mason, Burke holiday music, hot cider, s’mores by Centre, and Lorton Libraries Practice Fairfax County Government Center in June each year. the Yule log, petting farm, ferris and improve your English. Day and wheel, caroling and lighting of the start times vary. Visit: https:// www.burkecentreweb.com ups, and tunnel crawls, before Christmas tree in the winter va.evanced.info/fairfaxcounty/lib/ Fine Arts Festival. 11 - 7:30 p.m. finishing off the course with a 20 foot FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 21-23, 2016 wonderland. Visit http:// eventcalendar.asp Sunday 11 - 5 p.m. 9518 Workhouse confidence climb and 60 meter dash Annual Craftsmen’s Fall Classic www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special- Stories From Strawberry Park 10 - Way Lorton, VA 22079. The festival to the finish. Visit: http:// Art & Craft Festival. Friday and events/festival-of-lights-and-carols 11 a.m. Tuesdays in Mosaic - is juried to include only the best fine allstaractive.com/video.html Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 10 for times and locations. Strawberry Park 2910 District art, no commercial or mass produced a.m.-5 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031. Enjoy a objects, including; painting, SUNDAY/SEPT. 25 - 30 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. live interactive performance each ceramics, glass, fiber/clothing, mixed Fairfax’s Fall for the Book Features original designs and work 2017 week taught by a group of unique media, wood, precious metal/ Festival. 4400 University Drive, from hundreds of talented artists and storytellers. For ages 10 and under. jewelry, printmaking, photography, Fairfax and at other locations craftspeople from across America. WEDNESDAY/JAN. 4 Held outside in Strawberry Park. In furniture, sculpture. Admission & throughout Virginia, DC, and Visit http://www.gilmoreshows.com/ Read Build Play 10:30 a.m. Let’s read inclement weather and October Parking: Free.https:// Maryland. Enjoy literature and hear craftsmens_classics_chantilly_fall.shtml a story, build with DUPLOs, and play through April, storytime will be held www.workhousearts.org/ authors give readings at the Fall for with friends! Have fun with your in Angelika Film Center. Recurring ?s=fine+arts+festival the Book Festival. Visit little one while building early literacy weekly on Tuesday. Visit: http:// www.fallforthebook.org November 2016 skills. Age 3-5 with adult child www.fxva.com/listing/mosaic- SATURDAY/SEPT. 10- SUNDAY/SEPT. 25, 2016 minder. Visit: http:// district/2326/ SATURDAY/NOV. 5-6 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 21, 2016 21st Annual CCÉ Irish Folk Cox Farms Pumpkin Madness. 10 - branches/bc/ Festival. Northern Virginia Senior Noon - 7:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock August 2016 Olympics. Online registration open. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Road, Centreville. Come out and TUESDAY/JAN. 3 Various venues around Northern Old Lee Highway, Fairfax and The smash, throw, and launch those old S.T.E.A.M. 2 p.m. Science, Technology, FRIDAY/AUG. 26, 2016 Virginia. Events include badminton, Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain pumpkins. Bring back your used Engineering, Art, and Math. Each Bridge Road, Fairfax. All are invited City of Fairfax Band “Alte volleyball, cycling, a 5k road race, Jack-o’lantern...We’ll help you recycle month we will focus on one of these to enjoy, free of charge, the “pure Kameraden German Band” 7:30 and many more. $12 per person. Visit it. Last admission 4 p.m.Visit: http:// subjects with stories and activities www.nvso.us for more. drop” - the beauty and depth of Irish - 8:30 p.m. Oberfest, featuring the www.coxfarms.com/fallfestival.aspx. appropriate for preschoolers. Age 4-5 music, dance, language and sport as with adult. Visit: http:// Blaskapelle Alte Kameraden Bavarian TUESDAY/SEPT. 13 it has taken root and come into full Band, invites you to end your TUESDAY/NOV. 8, 2018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ 125 Year History of Little Zion flower in our community. Visit http:/ summer in octoberfest style with Election Day. General election. branches/bc/ Baptist Church 7p.m. Burke Centre /www.ccepotomac.org/irishfest.html authentic fest musik. Admission: Visit www.sbe.virginia.gov/ and Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, SATURDAY/FEB. 11 Free. Visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ VA 22015. Join author Corazon Foley parks/performances upcoming.htm Second Saturdays with Supervisor for a conversation on the history October 2016 Storck 9 a.m. Lorton Library 9520 surrounding Little Zion Baptist SATURDAY/NOV. 12, 2016 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079. September 2016 Church, a 125 year-old historic SATURDAY/OCT. 8 The Robinson Marketplace. 10 Meet with your Board of Supervisors landmark in Burke. Co-sponsored by Fall Festival in Old Town Historic a.m.-4 p.m. 5305 Sideburn Road, representative, Dan Storck, to discuss the Burke/West Springfield Senior MONDAY/SEPT. 5 Fairfax. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10209 Main Fairfax. Shop at over 80 vendors at your concerns. Visit: http:// Center. Age(s): Adult. Call 703-249- Street, Fairfax. What started out as a the Holiday Market, raffle and silent www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Great American Labor Day 5K Run 1520 or visit: http:// small market for artisans has grown auction sponsored by the Robinson branches/bc/ 8 a.m. 11895 Grand Commons www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ to a festival with over 400 arts, crafts Secondary School PTSA. Visit http:// Avenue Fairfax, VA 22030. This branches/bc/ and food vendors, children’s activities www.robinsonptsa.org/ SATURDAY/MAR. 4 year’s race beneficiary will be SUNDAY/SEPT. 18 and entertainment for all ages. Visit marketplace.html GIVE 2 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Robinson High School Cross Country http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/ Library 10360 North Street Fairfax, and Track & Field team. Cost $35: Shane & Shane Concert 4 - 9 p.m. special-events/fall-festival SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 19-20 VA 22030-2514 GIVE- Growth and Visit: http://www.tantracking.com/ Fairfax United Methodist Church - Fall Wine Festival and Sunset 30th Annual Holiday Craft Show Inspiration through Volunteering and 10300 Stratford Avenue, Fairfax, VA SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 Tour. 6-9 p.m. Mount Vernon Estate, 10 - 3 p.m. at Fairfax High School, Education. Volunteers from Thomas 22030. Come on out for some great 3200 George Washington Memorial 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA 22030. Jefferson H.S. and Robinson H.S. 5k at the Bay 9 a.m. 6501 Pohick Bay food and amazing music. Free. Pkwy., Mount Vernon. Enjoy live What started out in 1987 as a very offer tutoring in math, reading, Dr Lorton, VA 22079. There will be blues and spectacular views of the small show has grown to become a writing, science, social studies and race day registration. Benefits the SATURDAY/SEPT. 24 Potomac River while sampling wine premium arts and crafts festival. ESL. Visit: http:// Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This The Kids Ultimate Fitness from Virginia wineries. Visitors learn Artisans from all over the United www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ race will take you on a scenic trip Challenge 10 - 6 p.m. George about the successes and failures of States, including many local artists, branches/bc/ through the woods at Pohick Bay. Mason University - 4400 University our Founding Father’s wine are participating in this year’s show Now offering a virtual run option for Dr. , Fairfax, VA 22030. Kids endeavors, enjoy live blues music, and we are delighted to be able to SATURDAY/APRIL 22-29, 2016 those who cannot make it on race Ultimate Fitness Challenge is the and meet “George and Martha offer you so many wonderful holiday Historic Garden Week. Visit day. You will receive a custom medal. nation’s largest mobile fitness event Washington” on the Mansion’s gift choices. There really is something www.vagardenweek.org/ Cost: $25, until Aug. 31: $30 travelling from coast-to-coast piazza. Visit www.mountvernon.org. for everyone on your shopping list. dedicated to helping keep kids SATURDAY/JUNE 18 SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 10-11 Visit: http://www.fairfaxva.gov/ healthy and active. At the Kids SUNDAY/OCT. 9, 2016 about-us/special-events/holiday- Father & Daughter Dance 6 - 9 p.m. Burke Centre Festival. Saturday: Ultimate Fitness Challenge, kids of all Clifton Day. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Town of craft-show Sherwood Community Center 3740 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 ages get the opportunity to flex their Clifton, corner of Main Street and Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030. p.m. at Conservancy Festival physical fitness by participating in a Chapel Road. The town’s annual arts Admission: $30 per person. Visit: Grounds, 6060 Burke Centre time-based obstacle course that and crafts fair. Visit: http:// December 2016 www.fairfaxva.gov/parksrec Parkway, Burke. Enjoy face painting, includes sprinting, jump roping, wall www.cliftonday.com/ food, rides, and other amusements at crawls, hurdles, jumping jacks, sit the Burke Centre Festival. Visit 20 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com