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❖ ❖ Democrats from around northern Franconia Kingstowne Newington packed the Kena Shriners’ Temple in Fairfax for U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly’s (D-11) 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete. Follow on Twitter: @SprConnection on Twitter: Follow Connolly Rallies Area Dems

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The nine members of the Civilian Review Panel marked with *: Gerarda Photo by Mary Kimm/The Connection Culipher, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court; Randy Sayles,* Oak Hill; Rhonda VanLowe,* Reston; Kathleen Davis-Siudut,* Springfield; Adrian Steel,* McLean, chairman of the panel; , chairman of the Board of Supervisors; Judge William Webster; Supervisor John Cook, chairman of Public Safety Committee; Jean Senseman,* Lorton; Douglas Kay,* Fairfax; Hollye Doane,* Oakton; Steve Descano,* Springfield; and Hansel Aguilar,* Fairfax. Inaugural meeting of the Fairfax Civilian Review Panel Sworn in County Civilian Review Panel

he nine members of the Fairfax of Supervisors are: Hansel Aguilar, Fairfax; Police Practices Review Commission in Oc- abuse of authority or misconduct by a FCPD County Civilian Review Panel Kathleen Davis-Siudut, Springfield; Steve tober 2015 in the wake of public concern officer. The panel will have the authority to Twere sworn in at the panel’s in Descano, Springfield; Hollye Doane, Oakton; after the police shooting death of John Geer request and review completed Police De- augural meeting on Monday, Douglas Kay, Fairfax; Randy Sayles, Oak Hill; in August 2013. The commission, which partment internal administrative investiga- March 20. Jean Senseman, Lorton; Adrian Steel, included full participation of the Fairfax tions regarding a civilian complaint against Judge William Webster, former director McLean, chairman; and Rhonda VanLowe, County Police Department, made 140 rec- an officer. The panel may hold public meet- of the FBI and CIA, spoke on the importance Reston. They were among more than 140 ommendations, most either already imple- ings to review police administrative inves- of civilian oversight of law enforcement. applicants for the volunteer position. mented or in process. tigations and walk through with members “Civilian oversight is important in a coun- “This is historic,” said Sharon Bulova, FCPD Police Chief Edwin Roessler pledged of the community how the investigation was try where we want people to feel safe,” chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “The his support to the panel on Monday, saying conducted, including findings of fact, evi- Webster said. He urged panel members to creation of this panel and the creation of that it would help “build upon the trust the dence collected and witness statements. consider the promise he made when he the independent auditor position were two public gives us.” The Civilian Review Panel will not address use joined the FBI: To do what the citizens ex- of the primary recommendations of the Ad The Civilian Review Panel will act as an of force by police that results in serious injury or pect in the way that the Constitution allows. Hoc Commission.” independent avenue for residents to sub- death; those will be monitored by the newly The nine members appointed by the Board Bulova appointed the 30-member Ad Hoc mit complaints concerning allegations of hired Police Auditor, Richard G. Schott. We have warm hearts for cold noses!

Welcomes you to the neighborhood!

DR. BARRY ROSENBLUTH • DR. JIM MACLEAN DR. DIANE NICHOLS • DR. KATHLEEN PHILLIPS

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Democrats from around packed the Kena Shriners’ From left, Mary Agee of Fairfax, Supervisor Kathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Temple in Fairfax for U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly’s (D-11) 23rd annual St. Mill) and Joe Fay of Fairfax, who recently became executive director of Patrick’s Day Fete. the poverty-aid non-profit organization FACETS. Connolly’s 23rd St. Patrick’s Day Fete Rallies Dems Against Trump

Running to replace Northam as lieuten- Northam, Fairfax ant governor, Justin Fairfax said after just 60 days in office, “Trump is the worst Presi- winners in straw poll. dent we’ve had in history.” By Tim Peterson Connolly, acting as master of ceremonies The Connection between candidates’ speeches, joked, “Boy, did you just make James Buchanan’s night.” nti-President Trump sentiment Norham and Fairfax were winners in the was strong among Democrats evening’s straw polls for their respective Awho packed the ballroom of hopeful offices, the former soundly beating Kena Shriners’ Temple in Fairfax for and the latter winning the U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly’s (D-11) 23rd annual majority of attendee votes over Susan Platt St. Patrick’s Day Fete on Friday, March 17. and Gene Rossi. Connolly began hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Fairfax was among the attorneys who event in 1995, when he was first elected to volunteered to provide legal services to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. people being detained at Dulles Airport What began as a minor social affair at his immediately following Trump’s first execu- home has grown into one of the largest tive order banning travel with seven ma- gatherings of Democrats in the Common- jority-Muslim countries. He said the work wealth. Kevin Hickerson (left), president of was among his proudest moments. Walter Carlson of Mantua originally knew the Fairfax Education Association, “He doesn’t know what he’s touched off,” Connolly as a neighbor, and has been at- U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and Jessica Bowser (right) of Fairfax said. “The rebirth of activism … we tending the Fetes since they were in held his 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Kingstowne, vice chair of Lee will resist, fight for each other.” Connolly’s home. Day Fete and Democratic rally on District Dems, show their St. Getting in the final words for the evening, “They’re good for the party, for morale, to March 17 at the Fairfax Kena Patrick’s Day spirit at U.S. Rep. Connolly referenced the Women’s March on build up the team and talk to leaders,” said Shriners’ Temple. Gerry Connolly’s (D-11) St. Washington following Trump’s inaugura- Carlson, who particularly enjoys the baked Patrick’s Day Fete. tion. He said it should not be a “one-day salmon and corned beef served at the event. feel-good event.” Carlson said this year was as well-at- The politicians conveyed messages of re- tended as he’s seen at a Connolly Fete. sistance and persistence. “Even more important in this political cli- State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) said the mate — this crowd, it’s because of Trump.” full house was reminiscent of town hall meet- The anti-Trump rhetoric was running hot, ings he attended during the recently con- after the President announced in the past cluded Virginia General Assembly session. week a revised version of an executive or- “People are coming up to me like electri- der banning travel from several majority- cal plugs,” he said, asking “where can you Muslim countries and the refugee program, plug me in?” as well as proposed a budget that would More and more people want to do some- make significant cuts to federal programs thing, in what he called the “desperate situ- including the Environmental Protection ation the country is in,” in fear of the Agency and State Department while increas- President’s “unstable behavior.” ing funding to U.S. defense and nuclear Marsden said he is still hoping for Trump programs by $54 billion. to do well: “He’s my President. Bull all signs Lt. Governor Ralph Northam, campaign- point to him not being prepared to do this ing to replace Gov. Terry McAuliffe, called job.” Trump a “narcissistic maniac,” who they Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chairman Sharon Bulova (center) The Virginia primaries will be held June needed to keep “on the other side of the introduced local elected officials behind her — supervisors, delegates 13. The deadline to register to vote or up- Potomac River.” and senators, past and present — as “your team.” date an existing registration is May 22. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ March 23-29, 2017 ❖ 3 Opinion Springfield

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Worship services are on Sun- National Catholic Church, 10383 experiencing a separation or divorce. www.jssa.org/growth-learning. days at 10:45 a.m. and prayer services Democracy Lane, Fairfax, holds mass for 703-631-2100 or www.fxcc.org. are on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Bible Contemporary Catholics every Sunday Metropolitan Community Study is on Fridays at 7 p.m. Pastor: at 12:30 p.m. St. Anthony’s is an inde- The Unitarian Universalist Con- Church of Northern Virginia, 10383 Wissam Jamil. Call 703-273-5599. pendent Catholic parish, inclusive and gregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Democracy Lane in Fairfax, presents accepting of all people. Experience true Mill Road in Oakton, offers services dur- worship services on Sundays at 11 a.m. Sydenstricker United Methodist acceptance and true Catholicism. ing the summer on Sundays at 10 a.m. and choir practice, open to all, on Sun- Church has Worship services Saturday in www.MySaintAnthonys.org. The regular schedule, Sundays at 9:15 days from 9-10:30 a.m. the chapel at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday in the and 11:15 a.m., resumes Sept. 11. www.mccnova.com or 703-691-0930. Sanctuary at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. tradi- Calvary Hill Baptist Church, www.uucf.org. 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ March 23-29, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News DR. GENE SWEETNAM DR. GRACE CHANG Chairman OPTOMETRISTS Sharon Bulova Responds to Federal Budget Proposal “ he proposed federal T budget would slash federal support for a host of programs and services and shift that burden to local govern- ment. 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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from 21 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) for 2017. Semifinalists from West Springfield High School include: Mary Jane MacArthur.

Mary Oliver, of Springfield, was named to the honors list for fall 2016 at Mary Baldwin University (Staunton, Va.).

Rachel Wilson, of Springfield, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in so- ciology at Grove City College (Grove City, Pa.). www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ March 23-29, 2017 ❖ 5 Spring Fun, Food & Entertainment Playful for Spring: ‘Cuisine & Confessions’ Montreal’s The 7 Where & When George Mason University Center for the Arts Fingers of the Hands presents “Cuisine & Confessions” from Montreal’s The 7 Fingers of the Hand at 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Performances Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. come to Center for and 8 p.m. and on Sunday, April 9 at 4 p.m. Tick- ets: $50, $43, $30. Call 888-945-2468 or visit the Arts. www.cfa.gmu.edu. Note: There will be a food mini- festival on April 8 from 4-8 p.m. in the Center for the Arts courtyard. The mini-event is free, featur- By David Siegel ing local food trucks selling snacks and dinner, The Connection artsy outdoor demonstrations by students and lo- cal groups ombining circus arts, acrobat- p.m. The foodie mini-festival will be held ics and cooking on stage so that in the Center for the Arts outdoor plaza and Creal hot food is prepared may will include local food trucks selling snacks seem far-fetched. But that is ex- and dinner, artsy outdoor demonstrations actly what the Center for the Arts has in by students and local groups, and a “con- store for patrons with “Cuisine & Confes- fessions” photo booth in the Center’s lobby sions.” where attendees will reveal their guiltiest With the high energy and vivid imagina- food pleasure. Admission to the mini-festi- tion of renowned The 7 Fingers of the Hand, val on April 8 is free and open to the gen- audiences will experience a family-friendly eral public. experience just in time for spring’s arrival. As for the troupe’s name; it is a twist on Montreal’s 7 Fingers of the Hand will mix the French saying about “the five fingers of together traditional circus arts, avant-garde Photo courtesy of The 7 Fingers on the Hand the hand,” used to describe distinct parts dance, live theater, and cooking-show sat- 7 fingers on the Hand cast performing in “Cuisine & Confessions.” united tightly, moving in coordination to- ire in its inventive “Cuisine & Confessions” wards one common goal. And the goal of production. The performers create a real ways cooking on stage during the live cir- ing to a signature banana bread. “Cuisine & Confessions” is to entertain, as- eatable meal on stage, based upon real-life cus-like performance that is also taking To add more foodie flair and to open the tound and cook, all at one. food confessions. place. There is audience participation too; spring season, there is also an outdoor Be ready for something special at “Cui- The “Cuisine & Confessions” show in- at various times the food is prepared with event. The Center for the Arts will host a sine and Confessions,” as 7 Fingers of the cludes a 30-minute pre-show as the action assistance from audience members. mini-festival celebrating food, music, and Hand creates a unique culinary and theat- all begins. There will even be a working sink What kind of food, you may ask? To start, community between “The 7 Fingers of the rical feast with plenty of arresting acrobatic and refrigerator on stage. Food will be al- expect omelets, or pasta or more all lead- Hand” shows on Saturday, April 8 from 4-8 feats.

2017 Spring Fun Calendar

SUNDAY/MARCH 26 Send notes to the Connection at Drive. The Greendale Women’s Golf connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or Association is an 18-hole league that Dressage Riders. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Laurel Hill call 703-778-9416. The deadline is the plays once a week on Thursday Equestrian Center, 8400 Lorton Road. Free. Dressage riders mornings at the Greendale Golf

Photo by Erick Bl Friday prior to the next paper’s publica- from Little Burgundy Farm, Alexandria, will launch the tion at noon. Dated announcements Course on Telegraph Road. The 2017 show season. Email [email protected] or call league is open to experienced golfers 703-395-3299 for more. should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. of all abilities. Please join us as we discuss the upcoming golf season. MARCH 31-APRIL 1 Call 703-399-6496 or visit ONGOING gwgl.wordpress.com for more. Spring Children’s Consignment Sale. Friday at 9 a.m.-8 Artist Reception. 7-9 p.m. at Village “Her Story” Art Exhibition. Through p.m. at Cameron United Methodist Church, 3130 Franconia Gallery, 3950 University Drive,

ackwelder April 2, gallery hours are Mon.-Fri: Road, Alexandria. Some items are half price on Saturday. Fairfax. Meet the featured artist and 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun: 12-5 p.m. at the Email [email protected] for more. be a part of the local artist Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 community. Free. Visit Workhouse Way, Lorton. Show www.fairfaxartleague.net or call 703- SATURDAY/APRIL 1 focuses on how women have a role in 587-9481 for more. Yard Sale. 8 a.m. at Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn inspiring and shaping our society. Road, Fairfax. Proceeds benefit the 2017 City of Fairfax Visit www.workhousearts.org. Independence Day Celebration. Donated items may be New Season Begins Smoke Free Bingo. 7 p.m. Every FRIDAY/MARCH 24 Friday. Fairfax Volunteer Fire dropped off at Green Acres on Friday, March 31, 5-8 p.m. Little Burgundy Farm rider Caroline Old Town Hall Performance Department, 4081 University Drive, Call 703-385-7858 for more. Series Haarmann of Alexandria rides Rebel at the Fairfax. Free coffee, entertaining . 8 p.m. at Old Town Hall, Watershed Clean-Up. 9-11:30 a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Help remove April 2016 dressage show at Laurel Hill callers, $1,000 jackpot (with breaks for smoking friends). Ensemble Gaudior is performing bottles, cans, tires, and other carelessly dumped debris Equestrian Center, 8400 Lorton Road. The chamber music from the Baroque and from local streams. Call 703-451-9588 or visit www.fairfaxvd.com. 703-273-3638. 2017 show season will begin March 26 at Funday Monday 10:30 a.m., every Classical eras, using instruments www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. from those periods or copies. Free. City of Fairfax Fishing Derby. 9:30 a.m. at Ashby Pond the Fairfax County Park Authority facility Monday at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. There will Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts Conservation, 9817 Ashby Road, Fairfax. Ashby Pond and is open to the public. or call 703-385-7858 for more. Conservatory will be stocked with hundreds of trout, bring be music, movement, storytelling, performances, crafts, and more. It is a fishing rod, bucket, plastic bag and ice. A limited number parksrec or call 703-385-7858. of fishing rods will be available on site to borrow. Bait will open to children of all ages, however SATURDAY/MARCH 25 especially for those who haven’t yet be supplied. Volunteers will provide instruction, pond Women Entrepreneurs. 9 a.m.-4 education and fish cleaning demonstrations. $5 per SATURDAY/APRIL 8 started school. Programs are free and open to the public, donations are p.m. at JCC of Northern Virginia, fisherman. Three 45-minute fishing time slots available. Easter Egg Hunt. 9 a.m.-noon at Franconia United 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Tickets available online and at Sherwood Center, Green gratefully appreciated. There is Methodist Church, 6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria. Email ample free parking in the downtown 2017 Women’s Conference is a day of Acres Center and City Hall P&R Office starting Monday, [email protected] for more. presentations, networking, February 1, 2017. Call 703-385-7858 to pre-register. area, and stroller access at the rear of Old Town Hall on Main St. 703-385- empowerment, from five engaging and experienced women APRIL 22-JUNE 10 7858 www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts THURSDAY/APRIL 6 entrepreneurs. $55 includes lunch. Spring Art Classes. 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Woods Community Visit jccnv.org/womensconference or EGG-STREME Night Egg Hunt . 7 p.m. at the Civil War Centre, 10100 Wards Grove Circle, Burke. Instructor Carol THURSDAY/MARCH 23 call 703-323-0880 for more. Interpretive Center, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Bring a Senior Center Appraisal Event. Zeitlin specializes in watercolor and Chinese brush Greendale Women’s Golf League. 10 flashlight and a bag/basket to collect eggs. Visit with the painting. Visit www.czartlessons.com for more. Call 703- a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Stacy C. Easter Bunny beginning at 7 p.m. Visit fairfaxva.gov/ 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Kingstowne 250-6930 or visit www.czartlessons.com for more. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre See Calendar, Page 8 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ March 23-29, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Spring Fun ‘Sophisticated Energy’ George Mason University students dance in the spotlight.

By David Siegel They chose Mason because of its The Connection reputation and diversity of its dance faculty and student body. escribing the 2017 “I would like for the audience D George Mason Univer- to feel as though they have been sity (GMU) School of immersed in the north, south, east, Dance Gala and Concert Susan and west of dane, hitting differ- Shields, director, GMU School of ent techniques and emotional Dance said, “Don’t miss an oppor- states along the way,” said Tate. tunity to experience dynamic “This performance is a diverse one, dance pieces performed by tal- no two dances resembling one an- ented students embarking upon other.” their promising dance careers.” Tate will perform in “Balance Shields called the full-evening and Imbalance” and Shield’s new dance program “one that is flow- work. “These pieces wildly con- ing, beautiful, intimate, and ex- trast one another in style and pressive.” The dances and the stu- movement qualities,” she said. dent performers “are a collection Tate spoke with awe at being of sophisticated energy.” guided by choreographer Soon Ho She noted as well that the Gala during rehearsals. also supports scholarships for “Dance is a shared art form that Mason’s “exceptional dance stu- crosses and touches every human dents.” across the planet,” said Kurland. The Mason dance students will “I hope everyone may be inspired perform works by renowned cho- to move a little bit more, share reographers in- more with oth- cluding “Sec- ers, and look to ond to Last” by brighter fu- Hubbard Street tures.” Kurland Dance will perform in Chicago’s “Mass.” Alejandro Kurland For a free digi- Cerrudo, noted that he tal subscription “Mass” by Alvin was guided to one or all Ailey Dance during rehears- of the 15 Theater’s Rob- als by Alvin Connection ert Battle, and Ailey Dance Newspapers, the premiere of Company’s go to a new work by Elisa Clark. www.connect Mason’s Susan “She high- ionnewspapers. Shields. lighted the com/subscribe There will unity of the also be a rare mass rather Be the first to performance of than the soloist know – get your South Korea’s Photo by Tim Coburn/GMU moments. She paper before it Soon Ho Park Dony’ae Bush lifting emphasized hits the press. “Balance/Im- Madeline Burr. that the star of balance. ” the piece is the Complete digital GMU’s School piece. The replica of the of Dance is the first American uni- movements we individually per- print edition, versity to be given permission to form reinforce the overall image” including photos perform Park’s dance masterpiece. for the audience. and ads, deliv- Mason students David Kurland Inviting audiences to the dance ered weekly (Herndon), Joseph Day concert to this exceptional, nearby to your e-mail (Herndon), and Meredith Tate opportunity the audience can be- box. (Knoxville, Tenn.) each spoke of come “immersed, entertained and their long desires to be dancers. inspired,” said Day. Questions? E-mail: goinggreen@ Where & When connection George Mason University School of Dance, “2017 Dance Gala and Con- newspapers.com cert,” at Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. March 31 and April 1, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10, $15, $25. Call: 888-945-2468 or visit: www.cfa.gmu.edu. Note: Starting at 6 p.m. prior to the March 31, 2017 performance, George Mason University School of Dance hosts the Dance Gala honoring Robert Battle, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance The- Spring is in the air, the perfect time ater. The Dance Gala features pre-performance cocktail hour, meet and greet with professional choreographers and students, dinner and remarks from for a fresh Kitchen update! Battle. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships support School of Dance scholarships. Contact Alice Magelssen-Green at [email protected] or call 703-993-1593. 703-339-0300 • www.gereli.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ March 23-29, 2017 ❖ 7 Spring Fun

From Page 6 participate. Walk is followed by a health fair, Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee 9:30-11 a.m. Visit www.fcps.edu/ Highway, Fairfax. Receive verbal appraisals from RollingValleyES/ for more. a certified appraiser on items such as jewelry, Watershed Clean-Up. 9-11:30 a.m. at Hidden clocks, coins and more. Call 703-273-6090 for Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., more. Springfield. Help remove debris from local Art and Lunch. noon-3 p.m. at Village Gallery, streams. Call 703-451-9588 or visit 3950 University Drive, Fairfax. The Fairfax Art www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. League will be hosting an Art & Lunch event at Kite Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gunston Hall, the Village Gallery. Bring lunch and enjoy the 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. A day of company of other artists. Free and open to the kite flying and children’s activities, crafts, and public. New members welcome. Visit guided tours. Kites will be available for www.fairfaxartleague.net. purchase in the museum shop. $10 adults; $8 “Harriet Tubman: Move or Die.” 2 p.m. at children 6-18, complimentary admission for Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Friends of Gunston Hall. Call 703-550-9220 or Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. email [email protected]. Actress Gwendolyn Briley-Strand will perform a presentation as Ms. Tubman followed, by a MONDAY/APRIL 3 question and answer session. Ms. Briley-Strand will bring an exhibit, “The Portals through Funday Monday. 10:30 a.m. at Old Town Hall, Time,” about Miss Tubman’s life on Maryland’s 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. A variety of Eastern shore and later in Auburn, N.Y. Call children’s activities and entertainment 703-591-6728. including music, movement, story telling, Rock Creek Singers. 7-8:30 p.m. at Accotink performances, crafts, and more. Children of all Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven ages. Free and open to the public, donations are Court, Burke. Choir of the Gay Men’s Chorus of gratefully appreciated. Call 703-385-7858 or Washington. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. visit www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts for more. Call 703-503-4579 or visit www.accotinkuuc.org. TUESDAY/APRIL 4 Burke Historical Society Research Seminar. SUNDAY/MARCH 26 7 p.m. at Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Dressage Riders. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Road. Featuring Bob Patrick, former director of Laurel Hill Equestrian Center, 8400 Lorton the Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Road. Free. Dressage riders from Little . Free. Email Burgundy Farm, Alexandria, will launch the [email protected] for more. 2017 show season. Email [email protected] or call 703-395-3299. APRIL 4 - MAY 30 Hands On Activity Day. 1-4 p.m. at The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Storytime in the Park. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at Road, Fairfax Station. Railroading and/or Old Town Square. Fairfax. Visit fairfaxva.gov/ historical crafts and activities will be offered for parksrec or call 703-385-7858. all ages although most are suited for ages 8 and above. Museum members and children 4 and APRIL 5-MAY 10 under, free; ages 5-15, $2; ages 16 and older, $4. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703- Adventures in Learning. Each Wednesday, 425-9225. 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. at United Baptist Church, Burke Historical Society. 3:30 p.m. at Pohick 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Each Regional Library, at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Wednesday starts with gentle seated yoga at Burke. Mary Lipsey will present a talk on “Anna 9:15. Lectures from healthcare experts from Maria Fitzhugh” highlighting the life of Anna 10:45-11:45. Discussion group 12-1 p.m. $35 Maria Fitzhugh of Ravensworth, one of Fairfax for all six weeks or $10 each. Call SCAS 703- and Stafford Counties’ most prominent 941-1419 or visit at shepherdscenter- landowners from her widowing in 1830 to her annandale.org for more. death in 1874. Visit burkehistoricalsociety.org. “Barber, Bernstein, and Broadway.” 7:30 THURSDAY/APRIL 6 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. Joining the band to sing a variety of EGG-STREME Night Egg Hunt. 7 p.m. at the Broadway showstoppers will be the Mason Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Old Lee Cabaret of the George Manson University School Highway, Fairfax. Bring a flashlight and a bag/ of Theater. Visit fairfaxband.org or a call 571- basket to collect eggs. Visit with the Easter 336-CFBA (2322) for more. Bunny beginning at 7 p.m. Visit fairfaxva.gov/ parksrec or call 703-385-7858.

MONDAY/MARCH 27 FRIDAY/APRIL 7 Rise Against Hunger. All day at Malek’s, Springfield Plaza, 7118 Old Keene Mill Road. 25 Bingo. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University percent of the daily sales goes to providing food Drive, Fairfax. All proceeds go to purchasing and aid to the world’s most vulnerable and fire and rescue equipment. Visit creating a global commitment to mobilize the www.fairfaxvfd.com or call 703-273-3638. necessary resources. Visit malekspizza.com for more. SATURDAY/APRIL 8 Easter Egg Hunt. 9 a.m.-noon at Franconia MARCH 31-APRIL 1 United Methodist Church, 6037 Franconia Spring Children’s Consignment Sale. Friday Road, Alexandria. Email at 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Cameron United Methodist [email protected] for more. Church, 3130 Franconia Road. Some items are Write in Cursive. 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at City half price on Saturday. Email of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., [email protected] for more. Fairfax. “Hands-on” workshop that helps Artist Reception. 7-9 p.m. at Village Gallery, children ages 8 to 12 learn to write in cursive. 3950 University Drive, Fairfax. The “I Still Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library or Dream Of You” paintings encompass the time call 703-293-6227, ext. 6. from 2002 onward and are the artist’s attempt to come to grips with the tragedy of losing a APRIL 8-9 child in infancy. The exhibition will run from April 1-29. Visit www.fairfaxartleague.net or 7 Fingers of the Hand. Saturday, April 8 at 2 call 703-409-5061. p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Sunday, April 9 at 4 p.m. in the George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. SATURDAY/APRIL 1 Production of Cuisine & Confessions. Visit Yard Sale. 8 a.m. at Green Acres Center, 4401 cfa.gmu.edu/ for more. Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Proceeds benefit the 2017 City of Fairfax Independence Day WEDNESDAY/APRIL 12 Celebration. Donated items may be dropped off at Green Acres on Friday, March 31st between 5– Springfield Christian Women’s Connection 8 p.m. Call 703-385-7858 for more. Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Springfield 2017 Laps for Learning. 8:30 a.m. at Rolling Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Valley Elementary School, 6703 Barnack Drive, Road, Springfield. Annual charitable fundraiser West Springfield. Raise funds, get healthy and with a cake auction. Reservations call 703-922- support the school PTA. All Rolling Valley 6438 or e-mail [email protected]. students and their siblings are invited to

8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ March 23-29, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Halftime Performers Messiah United Methodist Church Cheerleaders from 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield Springfield’s SYC Cheer All 703-569-9862 www.messiahumc.org Stars perform during halftime of the Harlem Holy Week and Easter Schedule Globetrotters game March April 9 - worship at 8:15, 9:30, and 11:00 am 19 at EagleBank Arena on April 13 - Holy Thursday service at 7:30 pm the campus of George April 14 - Good Friday service at 7:30 pm Mason University. April 15 - Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am April 16 - Easter Sunday worship at 8:00, 9:30, and 11 am Photo by Mark Mogle/ Servicio de Alabanza y Resurrección a las 11 am The Connection Jubilee Christian Center “Loving People to Life” Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Sunday School 10:10 AM Sun. Evening – Realtime Worship & Youth 6 PM Family Night – Wednesday 7:15 PM Home Life Groups, College/Young Adult Ministries, and Living Free Support Groups Visit our Website: www.jccag.org 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 To Advertise Your Community b of Worship, b Call 703-778-9418

Image courtesy of VDOT VDOT expects increasing capacity of Rolling Road will meet the growing travel needs of the road over the next few decades. Rolling Road Widening Work Pushed Back A two-phase, $36 million widening project on The preliminary phase includes “interim im- Rolling Road was set to get underway this spring. provements” of adding dual left-turn lanes from However, according to project manager Hamid Rolling to Old Keene Mill, as well as an upgraded Misaghian with Virginia Department of Transpor- signal and improved alignment of the intersection. tation, additional right of way is required for pro- Phase 2, the main thrust of the project, is ex- posed intersection improvements. That means the pected to begin in spring of 2021. That includes first phase is estimated to be postponed until early the major road widening, more signal upgrades, 2018. bike and walking facilities, and improving access The goal of the project is to relieve congestion management. on Rolling Road between Viola Street and Old Feedback on the project can be sent at any time Keene Mill Road, as well as improve safety on that at [email protected]. Please stretch, by widening from two to four lanes. include “Rolling Road Widening” in the subject line. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities are planned to be part of the project as well. — Tim Peterson

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