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Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. Morrogh (center) speaks with reporters outside the Fairfax County Courthouse following the ar- John Geer’s friend Jeff Stewart (center) speaks to reporters outside the raignment hearing for former Fairfax County Police officer Adam Fairfax County Courthouse following Adam Torres’ arraignment hearing. Torres. Judge Stephen Shannon denied Torres’ counsel’s request to Torres was indicted Aug. 17 by a special grand jury and faces second- set a bond; Torres was released to the custody of the Sheriff’s Office. degree murder charges in the August 2013 shooting death of John Geer. Both parties agreed to begin a jury trial on Dec. 14. Torres Trial Date Set for December Bond denied for former police officer charged with murdering John Geer.
By Tim Peterson to the community.” ney said it’s not unusual for individuals to The Connection The attorney went on to summarize the faint or pass out in the courtroom. Geer shooting incident, beginning to jus- Outside the courthouse, Morrogh com- hortly after 10 a.m. on Aug. 19, tify Torres by saying a handgun owned by mented to reporters that though he’s pros- former Fairfax County Police officer Geer had been found on the scene “within ecuted judges and lawyers in his career, “It’s SAdam Torres entered the circuit reach, in our estimation,” and that Geer had rare to see a case like this — there’s cer- courtroom for his arraignment, made “numerous erratic movements,” prior tainly no joy in it.” dressed in a baggy, blue-green prison to Torres firing. As for Torres being the first Fairfax County jumpsuit. Torres was indicted the previous And because the shooting in question was Police officer in 75 years to be charged with Monday by a special grand jury for killing in Torres’ performance of duties as a police such an offense, Morrogh said he thinks “it’s Springfield resident John Geer in August, officer, Carroll argued, “there’s no reason a really good thing that we don’t have many 2013. for anyone to be fearful.” Carroll then asked of those.” He was still an officer at the time and one that a bond for Torres be set at $25,000. “It’s just the length of time this case has of several who responded to a call from Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. taken, that’s not right,” Morrogh said. “We Geer’s longtime partner Maura Harrington Morrogh spoke after Carroll in opposition have to have a finality to this.” that Geer was throwing her belongings out to the bond motion. “Not only did he kill Fairfax County had withheld much of the on to the lawn of their Springfield home. Mr. Geer,” Morrogh said, “but did so with information about the case, including After the indictment, malice.” Morrogh later Torres’ name, until Geer’s family filed a $12 Fairfax County Police said added that was the consen- million lawsuit against the Police Depart- Torres surrendered himself “It’s the first time sus of the special grand ment. that evening at the County jury. Torres had been taken out of field work Adult Detention Center. I’ve seen a police The prosecutor also ref- but remained employed by Fairfax County Circuit Court judge erenced evidence that until he was fired in July of this year. Judge Stephen C. Shannon officer shoot Torres had been in a “de- the incident of a deteriorating mental state,” The county justified not releasing the in- placed Torres’ arraignment teriorating mental state,” Shannon denied Carroll’s request for a bond formation previously due to ongoing inves- first on his docket. The someone who had saying the former police to be set. tigations by Police Internal Affairs, the defendant’s attorney John his hands up,” “I officer had fought with his Torres and the attorneys were asked to Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office and the F. Carroll began by rebut- supervisor and with his stand while the details of his trial were ne- U.S. Department of Justice. ting his client being held think that makes wife because he suspected gotiated. Carroll hoped to start early in Jeff Stewart, Geer’s best friend who wit- without bond until the her of infidelity. 2016 while Morrogh was intent to begin as nessed the shooting and became a member trial. Murder qualifies as him dangerous.” Though Morrogh didn’t soon as possible. of the Fairfax County ad hoc commission to an offense for which bond Commonwealth’s Attorney disagree with Torres’ con- The two parties settled on Dec. 14 to be- review police practices, sat directly behind is denied in Virginia, but it nection to the community Torres during the arraignment. He had Raymond F. Morrogh gin the trial, which Morrogh said he ex- can be argued whether the and lack of flight risk, “It’s pected would last about a week. As the date never seen the man face to face prior to that person accused poses a the first time I’ve seen a was reached, Torres suddenly collapsed morning, and expressed sympathy for flight risk or is a threat to the community. police officer shoot someone who had his backward and fell to the ground. Torres and members of his family who were Carroll stated the case that Torres, 32, hands up,” he said. “I think that makes him Judge Shannon cleared the entire court- present at the hearing. immediately turned himself in, has no prior dangerous.” room as the bailiffs rendered first aid and Stewart described having “mixed emo- criminal record and has a wife and two chil- Judge Shannon reminded that, “We’re not called a rescue team. tions” since the indictment. “I feel good for dren. As Hayfield and George Mason Uni- here to decide the merits of the case today, Torres was taken to a nearby hospital, the process, and bad for the man,” he said. versity graduate, Carroll said he doesn’t solely the bond.” Morrogh said afterwards, and his vitals were Torres’ wife and family members declined think “you can find anyone with greater ties Citing “some indications at the time of said to have returned to normal. The attor- to comment after the hearing. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 27 - September 2, 2015 ❖ 3 News Fairfax Schools Ready for a New Beginning will partner up with technology specialist, Principals of Terri Newman to train students in critical and creative thinking. The new school year Robinson Secondary, also gives administrators a chance to ex- pand on past goals such as the anti-bully- Oak View Elementary ing initiative. “We will continue our morning meetings and Frost Middle dis- where kids talk about their lives and share issues. It’s nice because we organize it so cuss their goals for a that we have students from different grades interacting with one another,” said new school year. Glazewski. “I find that it is much more dif- ficult to bully someone when you know By Elza Thomas them.” Like Oak View, Frost Middle School The Connection also works to continue the goals of previ- ous years. or students, the ring of the final “We are not going to do something dif- bell on the last day of school sig- ferent every year. We are going to do some- Fnals the end of homework and the thing that we feel is important and we are beginning of freedom. But for going to do it well,” said principal, Eric principals, it signals the time to plan for a McCann. new school year. One goal that Frost administrators hope “I work all summer,” said principal of Principal Bonnie Glazewski pictured in front of Oak View Elementary to complete by this fall is their very own Robinson Secondary School, Matt Eline. School. solar stream located in the second court- “We want to make sure we are taking care yard of the school. The stream and court- of our students.” yard serve to be an outdoor classroom for Robinson Secondary School is located in Eric McMann, science students to study native Virginian the vicinity of both George Mason Univer- plants and organisms. Administrators also sity and Oak View Elementary School, principal of Frost Middle aim to continue building on the five pillars which has been a major concern for admin- of excellence such as creativity, respect, and istrators and parents due to the later school School, stands next to the community service. Unlike other years, start times this year. With all three build- Frost has a variety of changes ahead of them ings opening around the same time, there soon-to-be solar stream for the 2015-2016 school year. To compen- is possibility of risky traffic. sate for any lost class time due to the later “We have been very proactive...we have for students at Frost. start times, administrators are implement- talked to transportation for FCPS, we have ing a modified block schedule. Students will talked to the police and crossing Photos by go to all seven periods Monday, Tuesday, guards…there may be some bumps on the Elza Thomas/ and Friday. However, Wednesday and The Connection road but I think we are going to figure it Thursday, will be block days. out,” said Eline. Like other secondary schools in Fairfax FROST, along with Woodson High School, County, Robinson is based on a block sched- guest speakers in the fall, such as astronaut students,” said principal, Bonnie Glazewski. will also be welcoming a new transition ule. Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7 take place on days and graduate of Robinson, Kjell Lindgren As a result, more teachers have been hired counselor. The counselor works to prepare known as “blue days” while periods 2, 3, 4 and motivational speaker, Mike Smith from and each grade level now contains five students as they transfer from one grade and 6 take place on “gold days.” However, the Harbor Series. The underlying message classes as opposed to four. With these al- level to another. this year, administrators decided to discard administrators from Robinson want to send terations come new learning and teaching “I think it is very important to have a con- third period on gold days and add extra this year is simply, “Dude, be nice.” techniques. Instead of whole-class lessons sistent person to help out students as they class time instead. During this extra class that take hours, teachers now plan to split transfer from middle school to high time, students can work on homework, seek LESS THAN A HALF A MILE away the class into small groups and do quick school…because middle schoolers are in help from teachers, or attend assemblies. from Robinson lies Oak View Elementary lessons. “One of the most exciting things that in-between age where they got to be “We are going to do a lot more ram ral- School, which is also experiencing some that changes for Oak View I think, is our ready for what’s ahead of them,” said lies, which are kind of like assemblies…to major changes for the 2015-2016 school new STEM education class. So one day the McCann. promote character. In my opinion, life is year. “The number of first and second grad- kids go to music, another day they go to For students, school orientation signals much harder on students nowadays. We ers is growing…so Oak View itself is grow- art, and on some days they go to STEM,” the end of summer and a fresh start. But need to make school more fun,” adds Eline. ing. We are probably going to start the year explained Glazewski. for principals, it signals the time to execute Robinson Secondary is expecting various with somewhere in the neighborhood of 790 STEM resource teacher, Alyson Eaglen the plans they worked all summer on. Area Roundups County Offers Emergency Response Classes he Community Emergency Re- workplace following an event when profes- day, Oct. 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Nov. 2 and 4 — The CERT program also provides per- sponse Team (CERT) program sional responders are not immediately avail- 7-10:30 p.m.) sonal protective equipment for the train- T ❖ educates people about disaster able. CERT Class 102 at the Old Firehouse ing that students keep. preparedness for hazards that may im- Fairfax County is offering four CERT train- Teen Center(Tuesday, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, Those who go through CERT training pact their area and also trains them in ing classes this fall. 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3 — 7-10 p.m.) have a better understanding of the po- basic disaster response skills, such as fire ❖CERT Class 100 at the Fairfax County ❖CERT Class 103 at the Lorton Volunteer tential threats to their home, workplace safety, light search and rescue, team or- Fire and Rescue Academy (Monday, Fire Department(Wednesday, Sept. 23, 30, and community and can take the right ganization and disaster medical opera- Wednesday, Sept. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 and Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4 and 11 — 7-10 steps to reduce the effects of hazards.To tions. Oct. 5 — 7-10:30 p.m.) p.m.)CERT training does not require any learn more about the CERT program, With this training, CERT members can ❖CERT Class 101 at the Fairfax County special physical strength or agility and is visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/cert/ assist others in their neighborhood or Fire and Rescue Academy(Monday, Wednes- free. cert.htm.
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools Need Support at All Levels @FfxConnection An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to Tamara Derenak Kaufax Commentary To balance the cumulative effects of inad- homes and businesses. Lee District Representative Published by equate budgets since 2008, FCPS has had to Local Media Connection LLC Fairfax County School Board in that time. The annual transfer from the raise class size three times and forego regular Fairfax County government to the schools has teacher step increases four times, budget 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 t is encouraging to read in a recent Con- also not kept pace with growing enrollments choices that are simply not sustainable. In that nection commentary by Jim Corcoran, and costs. FCPS is spending $1,000 less per time the relative share of county and state Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to Ipresident and CEO Fairfax County Cham- child, in real dollars, than in 2008 - the state funding has not changed, so both funding bod- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe ber of Commerce (“Now Is Time to Unite and county governments share this responsi- ies are responsible for the very challenging for Education”), that the chamber is taking se- bility. position FCPS finds itself in today. NEWS DEPARTMENT: riously the funding crisis facing Fairfax County Mr. Corcoran correctly points out that FCPS It is past time for school systems, local gov- [email protected]
Public Schools. Mr. Corcoran is absolutely right has received increased funding from the county ernments, PTAs, employee associations and Kemal Kurspahic that K-12 spending at the state level has not over the years. It is important to note that dur- businesses throughout Virginia to join forces Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 kept pace with rising enrollments and costs. ing the last eight years, however, enrollment and hold the General Assembly accountable for [email protected] In fact, Virginia now ranks in the top 10 na- growth and rising costs have outpaced in- its responsibility to fully fund K-12 education Amna Rehmatulla tionally in measures of wealth, but in the bot- creased revenue by $500 million. In FY 2015, in every corner of the Commonwealth. The Editorial Assistant 703-778-9410 ext.427 tom 10 in support for public schools. Virginia for example, the county increased the transfer Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce has an [email protected] ranks 41st out of 50 states in K-12 funding. to the school system by 3 percent resulting in opportunity to lead the business community Bonnie Hobbs After eight years of painful budget cuts, the an increase in revenue of $51.5 million. In that in that fight. Community Reporter ❖ 703-778-9438 deep deficit FCPS faces for FY 2017 — per- same year, FCPS experienced unavoidable cost I hope the chamber also takes a leading role [email protected] haps in the range of $100 million — is cer- increases totaling $78 million: a required in- in local advocacy for full funding of FCPS for Jon Roetman tainly due in part to chronic underfunding of crease to the Virginia Retirement System of FY 2017 and beyond. As Mr. Corcoran has of- Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 public schools at the state level. However, the $38.9 million; health rate increases of $19.9 ten said, great public schools are the smartest [email protected] @jonroetman relative share of state and county contributions million; and enrollment growth of $19.5 mil- investment we can make in our local economy. to the FCPS operating budget has not changed lion. We are stronger together. ADVERTISING: For advertising information e-mail: [email protected] Some Recommendations To Improve Law Enforcement 703-778-9431 Debbie Funk Display Advertising/National Sales By Claire Guthrie Gastañaga Commentary 703-778-9444 Executive Director ❖ Mandating Data Collection – To ensure [email protected] ACLU of Virginia that the FCPD is not engaged in racially bi- Karen Washburn the sanctity of human life, prioritizing de-es- ased policing, the supervisors should adopt a Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 [email protected] The following open letter was addressed to calation, and ensuring a duty to intervene if policy requiring the FCPD to collect, analyze, Michael Hershman, chair of the Ad Hoc Police another officer uses excessive force. and publish an annual statistical report cover- Andrea Smith ❖ Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Practices Review Commission. Emphasizing Mental Health Training – ing all FCPD stops, frisks, citations, arrests, and [email protected] Embracing the sanctity of human life requires use-of-force incidents. ❖ David Griffin e commend the members of the Ad law enforcement to differentiate between a Restricting the Use of SWAT – The super- Marketing Assistant Hoc Police Practices Review Com- person who needs mental health care and a visors should adopt a policy limiting use of 703-778-9431 W [email protected] mission for their work to ensure criminal offender who poses a serious threat. SWAT to scenarios in which there is a likeli- that the Fairfax County Police Department en- Training FCPD officers to distinguish between hood that the situation for which the FCPD courages a culture of public trust in law en- criminal offenders and individuals in need of deploys a SWAT team presents an imminent Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm forcement. As you know, this trust is key to mental health services will also better ensure threat to the lives of civilians and/or police [email protected] ensuring a safe community. that the Fairfax County Adult Detention Cen- personnel. @MaryKimm ❖ Ensuring public trust in the FCPD will re- ter does not also serve as a mental health fa- Reforming Civil Asset Forfeiture – Polic- Executive Vice President quire a shift in its culture and mindset and the cility. ing should be based on public safety, not Jerry Vernon reassertion of civilian authority over the poli- ❖ Establishing a Civilian Review Board – The supplementing the FCPD’s budget. The super- [email protected] cies that guide policing in the county. At the establishment of a civilian review board with visors should determine as a matter of policy Editor in Chief foundation of this shift are the concepts and investigatory and discipline authority can be that the FCPD should use asset forfeiture only Steven Mauren Managing Editor values of constitutional policing and respect an effective tool for enhancing trust between when: 1) a person has been found guilty of a Kemal Kurspahic for the sanctity of human life — concepts and the FCPD and Fairfax residents. It does so by crime; 2) the convicted person is the owner of Photography: Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel values that should be in the DNA of all law making the FCPD more transparent and ac- the property; and 3) the government has Art/Design: enforcement personnel. As such, these con- countable to the people. proved by clear and convincing evidence that Laurence Foong, John Heinly ❖ Production Manager: cepts and values should provide the founda- Funding and Mandating Police Body Worn the owner/offender either used the property Geovani Flores tion for the Commission’s recommendations Cameras – If, and only if, proper policies and in the commission of the crime or received the Special Assistant to the Publisher and should guide all policies and procedures procedures are in place for their use, body cams property as a result of the crime. Jeanne Theismann adopted and implemented by the Fairfax can be a win-win. They can both protect the ❖ Enhancing Existing Policies, Practices, and [email protected] County Board of Supervisors and the FCPD. public from police misconduct and protect the Laws Regarding Police-involved Incidents – @TheismannMedia We believe the following recommendations, police from false allegations of abuse. Law enforcement should focus on de-escala- if implemented, will help achieve the needed ❖ Ending the War on Drugs - Drug use is a tion techniques and ensure that any use of force CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: shift in the FCPD’s culture and mindset. These public health issue, and the Commonwealth, tool used is the least severe for the situation at Ann Oliver recommendations, many of which outline poli- the County Board, and FCPD should implement hand, including a recognition that some less- [email protected] cies that the supervisors should adopt as policies and procedures to deal with it as such. lethal force options are less severe than others elected officials responsible to the residents Drug policies must be evidence-based and in- are. they serve, include: corporate prevention, treatment, and public While there is no silver bullet to ensuring a ❖ Understanding Policing in a Democratic safety elements. The end of the war on drugs safe and effective police force, with restora- Society – Law enforcement are the guardians should begin with a policing policy that tion of effective civilian oversight the recom- of the U.S. Constitution, thus the FCPD should deprioritizes enforcement of marijuana posses- mendations we have made will help restore initiate department-wide training to ensure its sion and includes supervisors’ advocacy for public trust by making the FCPD a model for personnel understand the mission and role of decriminalization of possession by the Com- what policing in a democratic society should police in protecting constitutional rights and monwealth. look like. We urge their adoption.
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and-a-half ago for a gentleman are currently 80 people – 60 op- – the document supporting the Photo by cleaning leaves out of his gutters. erational firefighters, 13 fire-code automatic aid – and I’ve worked The ladder truck and ambulance administrators and seven depart- on the streets and in my supervi- went to assist him. They got him ment administrators. sory roles to support and enhance down, stabilized him and took him Toughest part of his job, he said, it. I still miss riding on fire engines Bonnie Hobbs to the hospital. But instead of go- was dealing with late-night bud- – it’s an adrenaline rush. I always ing home, the crew remained get meetings and some outdated wanted to be busy and helping there, cleared the leaves and put administrative policies and prac- more people.” away his tools before leaving.” tices.
/The Connection In addition, the department re- Rohr said 70 percent of the calls SO WHY RETIRE NOW from a ceived grant money from Walmart, are for EMS help, with 30 percent job he so obviously loved? “After so personnel now carry gift cards for fires and other critical inci- 36-plus years, I was ready,” replied on their fire equipment to pass out dents, such as those involving haz- Rohr. “My wife, a florist, is also as needed. In one instance, a ardous materials or people retired and our sons are both woman’s stove caught fire, so the trapped in machinery or elevators. grown and out of the house. And crew gave her a gift card to replace “Last year, we ran 11,500 incident last fall, we bought a home out- City of Fairfax Fire Chief Dave Rohr just retired after her dishes, pots and pans. responses – calculated on the num- side Charleston, S.C., so we just a 36-year career. “We respond to all sorts of calls, ber of vehicles responding to each want to be able to go down there and our people are extremely car- incident,” he said. “We’re dis- on vacations whenever we want.” for golfing and cycling. “I’ve spent chief, as acting fire chief until a ing and understanding,” said Rohr. patched out of Fairfax County’s “We also want to travel and en- my entire life working on week- replacement is named. “And our firefighters are also cross- MPSTOC [McConnell Public joy retirement while we’re still ends, holidays and evenings, and “I’ll miss the firefighters and trained as paramedics.” Safety and Transportation Opera- young,” he continued. “We live in I’ll be glad not to have to do that paramedics here and the signifi- Speaking with The Connection tions Center] building. Loudoun County and don’t plan to anymore,” he said. “I’ve been mar- cant events I’ve been trained for,” shortly before retiring, he said, So, for example, said Rohr, “If relocate. We’re looking forward to ried 33 years, and I want to spend said Rohr. “I’ll also miss a lot of “This department is so small that Vienna’s fire station is out on a call, giving back to both communities, more time with my wife.” the professional relationships I’ve I get to interact with all the people we could be dispatched to cover in Loudoun and in South Caro- He officially retired Aug. 1, and made over these 36 years. It’ll be on a regular basis. I know every- their other calls. Or if there’s a lina.” City Manager Bob Sisson ap- a whole, different world – but I’m one by first name and I can put in large fire in Arlington and they Rohr will also have more time pointed Andy Vita, an assistant fire ready to try it.” COMMUNITIES Fairfax Police Helicopter Crew Live-Tweets airfax County Police he- Flicopters are neither birds nor planes, but OF WORSHIP their crew got slightly more avian as they “live-tweeted” ex- periences from inside the han- Looking for a New Place of Worship? gar and helicopter through Visit Antioch Baptist Church! Twitter on Aug. 26. The helicopter unit provides All Are Welcome! air support to officers on the Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. ground, emergency rapid Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m. medical transport, search and Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m. rescue advantages and “other specialized air support as 703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org needed,” said a release from 6531 Little Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 Fairfax County Police. The department’s official Twitter handle @fairfaxpolice Jubilee followed along with the heli- Christian Center copter crew from 11 a.m. until “Loving People to Life” 2:30 p.m. and described the ins Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM and outs of the job. Followers VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “Pump You Up” of the hashtag #ffx1tweet were July 27–30 able to ask questions of the Family Night – Wednesday 7:15 PM b crew themselves. Home Life Groups & College/Young Adult Ministries Visit our Website: www.jccag.org 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax b — Tim Peterson Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 To Advertise
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THURSDAY/AUG. 27 logic skills. All ages. Sign up I’ll Be Me. 2 & 6 p.m. The Fairfax, required. http:// 9140 Belvoir Woods Parkway, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Fort Belvoir. The branches/fx/ Fairfax & Alzheimer’s Association Mount Vernon Nights 2015: invite you to attend a full length Ryan Shupe and The Rubber screening of Glen Campbell I’ll Be Band. 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Me. The event free and open to Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. all. Proceeds from concessions This five man-band, hailing from and any donation will be the Salt Lake City, Utah, is a presented to the Alzheimer’s breath of fresh air with their Association, NCA. RSVP to organic approach to performing. [email protected] Free admission. Children & Teen Book Sale. 1-8 Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.- p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 21. Freds Oak Road, Burke. Plenty of 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. books as well as CDs and DVDs. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ farmersmarkets/burkemkt.htm FRIDAY/AUG. 28 Springfield Farmers Market. 10 Midsummer on a Playground. a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Town Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Road, Lorton. This adaption of Springfield. Shakespeare’s classic A www.smartmarkets.org. Midsummer Night’s Dream is told Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 by a traveling magician, his p.m. Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 31. assistant and some unsuspecting 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection “volunteers.” Tickets: $10-$12. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com. Library Playdate: Toddlers. Roman Lowery, seen during the 2014 season, is one of three Robinson starting running 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, SUNDAY/AUG. 30 backs whose listed weight is at least 200 pounds. 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Play 29th Annual Pakistan with other toddlers at the library. Independence Day Festival Ages 1-2 with adult. Sign up USA. Noon. Bull Run Regional required. http:// Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Centreville. The Pakistan Robinson Football to Lean on branches/bc/ Independence Day Festival Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. includes musical performances, Fairfax Library, 10360 North rides and games. Visit Street, Fairfax. Build your child’s www.pakistanfestivalusa.com. Physical Running Back Trio early literacy skills while enjoying Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 stories, songs and activities. Ages p.m. Sundays, May 3-Nov. 8. 3-5 with adult. Sign up required. Featuring fresh produce, a Swiss http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ bakery and potted plants and and hopefully this year we can put some damage on library/branches/fx/ herbs. VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Vossler returns for second Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4- Lorton Station Boulevard, Lorton. the defense instead of our backs getting dinged up. 7 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ season as Rams head coach. We think that’s the strength of our offense. We feel Giant Parking Lot, 5955 farmersmarkets/lortonmkt.htm good about our offensive line, but with those three Kingstowne Towne Center, Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.- By Jon Roetman Alexandria. Vendors products 2 p.m. Sundays, May 10-Oct. 25. horses in the backfield, we feel like we should be include fresh organic honey and 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. The Connection able to go toe-to-toe with people.” hand held pies and www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/ Helping set a physical tone are returning offensive rolls.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 9 parks/farmersmarkets/ a.m.-1 p.m. 4501 Market njuries and the rigors of a Conference 5 sched- linemen Nick Bernacchi (6-3, 265), Lars Stevenson kingstownemkt.htm. Commons Drive, ule derailed a promising start to Scott Vossler’s (6-1, 200) and Mason Velasquez (6-2, 225). Fairfax.www.greentowns.com/ head-coaching career. Bernacchi, a rising junior, is the Rams’ right tackle. FRIDAY-SATURDAY/AUG. 28-29 initiative/farmers-market/fair- I “Midsummer on a Playground.” lakes-farmers-market-fairfax-va. Vossler became the Robinson football Stevenson, a rising senior, is the left guard. Velasquez, 7 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, program’s third head coach in as many years and a rising senior, has moved to tight end. Rising senior 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. This MONDAY/AUG. 31 fourth in five seasons in 2014. He led the Rams to Wes Richmond (6-1, 185) is a pass-catching tight end. adaption of Shakespeare’s classic PJ Library Book Buddies. 10:30 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North six straight victories to open the campaign, includ- Rising junior quarterback Alex Miller (6-0, 185), told by a traveling magician, his Street, Fairfax. Enjoy Jewish ing a 19-17 win over rival Lake Braddock on the Bru- who started Robinson’s final five games last season, assistant, and some unsuspecting storybooks from the PJ Library ins’ home field. But as schedule difficulty increased is the likely starter this year. Rising junior Matt Oakley “volunteers.” Appropriate for all and make a craft. Ages 6 months ages, this zany production brings to adult. Sign up required. http:// and injuries took a toll, the Rams closed the regular (6-0, 185), a starter in the secondary, could also see the fun of the playground to the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ season with a four-game losing streak before ending time at quarterback. stage. Tickets: $10-$12. branches/fx/ the year with a 50-23 loss to South County in the On defense, the Rams will run a base 3-4 scheme. SATURDAY/AUG. 29 TUESDAY/SEPT. 1 opening round of the 6A North region playoffs. Donnie Warter (5-11, 185) is Robinson’s top return- SPCA NoVA Charity Dog Wash. Storytime at Old Town Square. Nine months later, Vossler is back as Robinson head ing linebacker. The rising junior makes the move from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Weber’s Pet 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax coach — the first time since 2012 a Rams head coach outside backer to inside. Supermarket back lot, 11021 Lee Regional Library, 10360 North Highway, Fairfax. Volunteers will Street, Fairfax. Come across the returned for a second season. “Warter’s been fantastic throughout the summer wash and towel dry your dog, street to Old Town Square to hear “Coach Vossler is just a great coach to be around,” and early in camp,” Vossler said. “He was a great trim nails and clean ears. some stories, weather permitting. rising senior running back Dajon Lee said. “[He] player for us last year as a sophomore. … He’s mak- Donation based on size of dog. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-799-9390. coaches well; [he] takes care of us [and] that’s why ing plays all over the field.” Art of Movement Class on the WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 2 I like him even better. It was a great transition [when Warter said he feels more confident on the field. Quad. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Bilingual Storytime. 4 p.m. City he was hired]. They picked a great head coach.” “Last year, I was a little unsure about myself,” he Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Enjoy a free pilates class - no North Street, Fairfax. Bilingual Vossler said he learned from his inaugural season said, “so this year I have more confidence and more experience is necessary, bring storytime in English and Spanish. as Robinson head coach. And thanks in part to a trio knowledge about the varsity level.” your own mat. Build your child’s early literacy of big, sturdy running backs, he is hopeful the Rams Rising senior defensive end Ieuan Israel (6-1, 220) Teen Art and Digital Media skills while enjoying stories, songs Contest Award Ceremony. and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. will be the ones dishing out physical punishment in figures to be a difference-maker on the line. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, Read! Build! Play! 10:30 a.m. 2015, rather than succumbing to it. Robinson faces a daunting 2015 schedule that in- 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Rising seniors Lee (6 feet 2, 220 pounds) and Sean cludes eight opponents that qualified for the 2014 Winners of the Art and Digital Oak Road, Burke. Read a story, Media Contest will be announced build with DUPLOs, and play with Foncha (5-11, 205) and rising junior Roman Lowery postseason, seven of which won at least one playoff and prizes awarded. Ages 12-18. friends! Age 3-5 with adult. (6-0, 205) have the size and ability to accumulate game. The Rams will open on the road against West Teen. http:// rushing yards while wearing down a defense. Lee Springfield at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4. Robinson’s www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ THURSDAY/SEPT. 3 branches/bc/ Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. and Lowery are halfbacks in Robinson’s wing-T of- first home game is Sept. 11 against Woodson. Family Math Games. 2 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, fense and Foncha is a fullback. “We feel like we’re several weeks ahead of where Fairfax Library, 10360 North 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Build “They’re all big, strong boys and they’re not slow,” we were at this time last year,” Vossler said, “just Street, Fairfax. Games for all your child’s early literacy skills levels with tips for parents to use while enjoying stories, songs and Vossler said. “We really think that’s going to be an because It’s our second year going through and we at home to improve math and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. asset for us. 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Multifamily homes and a new A Glimpse of the Horizon building for The Lamb Center.
By Bonnie Hobbs clave at the Mantua Professional Center on The Connection Pickett Road. But City residents have so many concerns about parking, water run- everal development projects are ei- off, building height and affordable housing ther proposed or in the works in that the City Council has deferred action Sthe City of Fairfax. Below is a snap- on this proposal until Sept. 8. shot of some of them: The site’s zoned commercial planned de- velopment, meaning both office and condo uses may exist on it. Currently there are Novus Fairfax Gateway some office buildings, the New School of The Fairfax City Council approved Novus Northern Virginia and 181 parking spaces. Fairfax Gateway LLC’s application to trans- Photo Contributed And the developer wants The Enclave to join form part of the Kamp Washington triangle them. between Fairfax Boulevard and Lee High- Although the City’s Comprehensive Plan way into a modern, community-serving, earmarked five more office buildings for mixed-use project. that site, they’re no longer economically Planned for the 8.33-acre site are 403 feasible in today’s market. So the applicant multifamily apartments – including 24 af- hopes to replace them with two, four-story fordable dwelling units, 29,000 square feet Artist’s rendering of the Novus Fairfax Gateway mixed-use development. buildings containing 80 condos. Sixteen of of first-floor retail and commercial uses. the units would be one-bedroom; 48, two- There’ll be a 4,000-square-foot office space bedroom; and 16, three-bedroom. for use by the nonprofit CASA (Court-Ap- Comprising the indoor amenities would pointed Special Advocates), plus a 5,000- be a fitness center, community room, spa- square-foot restaurant and 11,000 square cious lobbies and mail/packaging rooms. feet of residential amenities. The 9,000 square feet of outdoor amenities The commercial space and three- and proposed include a fire pit with seating, four-story buildings will front on Lee High- patio with seats and gas grills and two lawn way and Fairfax Boulevard. Five-story build- areas for socializing. ings will be centrally located and a seven- The condo buildings would be con- story parking garage will feature a half-story structed on 3.8 wooded acres, off Silver on top for a pool. King Court, in the area formerly envisioned There’ll be a through street with a con- for three of the office buildings. The land nection at the Bevan Drive signal at Fairfax Artist’s rendition of the Oak Knolls two-over-two condos. on which the other two office buildings Boulevard, plus a new, un-signalized en- would have been built would, instead, be trance on Lee Highway. The community’s preserved as open space for a village green road network could correspond to the fu- enjoyed by the residents, school and exist- ture redevelopment of the rest of the Kamp ing-office community. A total of 125 park- Washington triangle, while treating the sec- ing spaces are planned, and a bus shelter is tion connecting Lee Highway to Fairfax proffered. Boulevard with several, traffic-calming el- Internal access is planned between The ements to reduce cut-through traffic. Enclave, the New School and the office com- Also planned are trails connecting to ad- plex. The applicant proposes contributing jacent properties, plus open space includ- $40,000 to public schools, $30,240 to parks ing a 5,600-square-foot contemplative space and recreation – or $378/unit, and next to the Jermantown Cemetery. Novus $216,960 to affordable housing – or will maintain this space as well as the cem- $2,500/unit. etery. The developer wants a maximum build- ing height of 75 feet, although the City Oak Knolls height limit is 60 feet. Nearby Mantua resi- dents have asked for balloons to be flown The Oak Knolls Realty Corp. will demol- at the site so they’d have a better idea of ish the existing, 110-unit, Oak Knolls apart- just how high the condo buildings would ment complex and redevelop the site with be; but at press time, their request had yet 102 brand-new condos and 30 townhouses. to be fulfilled. It’ll also give money to the residents it dis- places and contribute more than half a mil- Artist’s rendition of the proposed Enclave site layout showing the two, lion dollars to the City of Fairfax toward new condo buildings. The Lamb Center affordable housing. Since 1992, The Lamb Center in Fairfax “Four years ago, there was no affordable- brick, courtyard wall along Oak Street will ter, donate money for improvements in has served as a place of refuge for the poor housing program in the City, at all,” said offer privacy to the 22-foot townhome units. nearby Pat Rodio Park and contribute and homeless. It’s a daytime, drop-in shel- Councilwoman Nancy Loftus. “This is the Oak Knolls was built in the early 1960s $550,000 toward affordable housing. It will ter providing hot meals, showers, laundry first time that a for-sale project is [making] and, by right, the developer could just tear also do streetscape improvements, provide services, and recovery and employment an affordable-housing contribution – and it down and construct some 90 units with- a pedestrian connection to the park and counseling. that’s a big step forward.” out going before the Council. But it wanted reduce about 95 percent of Oak Knolls’s Now, though, it’s in need of a home of its The site is 6 acres along Main and Oak to do something bigger and better and, do currently unrestrained, surface water flow. own so it may better serve its clientele in a streets in Fairfax. Planned are two, 32-unit so, it needed the City’s approval for par- The developer also promised to give $1,000 larger facility in a more-appropriate loca- condominium buildings with elevators; 38 ticular variances, a land rezoning to a Resi- toward relocation to each family displaced tion. So, with the blessing of the Fairfax City stacked condo units and 30 townhomes, for dential Planned Development district and by the new complex. Council, it will move from a rented site on 132 units total. None will be rentals; they’ll a special-use permit allowing multifamily Old Lee Highway to a new building on all be for sale. The four-story, 32-unit condo uses in that district. The Enclave Campbell Drive. buildings will have red-brick, fiber-cement In return, it will underground all utilities “We’re thrilled; this is the answer to our siding, metal railings, stacked siding and on site and in the adjacent rights of way on IDI-RJL Development LLC wants to build prayers and a dream come true for The bay windows on the corners. And a red- Oak and Main streets, construct a bus shel- a residential development called The En- See Outlook, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 3 Newcomers & Community Guide The Best of Braddock District Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) recommends places to see in his district.
Lake Accotink Park’s 493 acres in- sity announced
clude a 55-acre lake, wetlands and streams that the name Photos by Leslie Da offering unique views of waterfowl and would be changed marsh life. on July 1 to Picnic areas, playground, pavilions, trails “EagleBank Arena and open play fields are open daily year- at George Mason round, 7 a.m. to dusk. Facilities and activi- University,” fol- ties vary with the season and include bike lowing a partner- rentals, canoe and pedal boat rentals, boat ship deal with vis/The Connection launch, tour boat rides, fishing, pavilion EagleBank. It’s a shelters and picnic areas with grills (some Cook great place to areas may be reserved, call 703-324-8732), check out a sport- restrooms, playground, sand volleyball ing event or concert. court and basketball court. Bruce Springsteen, Keith Urban, Bob Situated along the Cross County Trail, the Dylan, Ricardo Arjona, Enrique Iglesias, the park also has a four-mile loop, natural-sur- Harlem Globetrotters and Disney on Ice are face hiking/biking trail. Boats powered by only a few of the concerts and family shows Visitors utilize the many public computers at the City of Fairfax electric motors, sailboats under 15 feet and that have performed at the arena over the Regional Library. The bookcases photographed are only a portion of kayaks are allowed on the lake. Pay $2 past 29 years. the resources the library has to offer. launch fee at marina. Swimming, windsurfing, paddle boarding Royal Lake is a 42 acre lake is filled with Fairfax Landmarks: Regional Library and gas powered boat motors are prohib- fascinating wildlife within the woodlands large array of books and maga- known as the Rare Books Room. This ited. A Virginia State Fishing License is re- and on the lakefront, including nocturnal zines, sleek cherry wood study room is a special collection of even more quired for fishing. animals such as bats and opossums. The A tables, and the quiet atmosphere of the historical archives of books, manu- lake itself contains bass, sunfish, crappie of the City of Fairfax Regional Library scripts, periodicals, and roughly 45,000 The Center for the Arts is the center- and catfish. There is also a two mile trail make it an inviting location for members negatives from various decades. It is piece of performing arts on the Fairfax cam- that circles the lake, making it a great spot of the community to visit. available to visitors upon request of a pus of George Mason University. Each year for a run, a bike ride or a just a relaxing The library shines mostly because of librarian. the Center welcomes thousands of commu- stroll. its Virginia Room. This room, located on The library attracts members of the nity members into its 2000-seat Concert the 2nd floor, houses a comprehensive community from all ages not only be- Hall for performances by renowned profes- Wakefield Chapel was built in 1899 collection of Civil War history, geneal- cause of its resources, but also because sional artists, accomplished faculty, and on land donated by local sawmill owner, ogy books, old maps, newspapers and of its regular events. One event called emerging student artists. Oliver Besley. manuscripts. The collection extends Tales to Tails brings children of all ages Great Performances at Mason, an annual The chapel was named for its first local passed the state of Virginia, bringing in to practice reading to a therapy dog. season of national and international artists, preacher, the Reverend E. W. Wakefield, a many curious citizens and researchers For more information about the library, features the best of classical music, opera, colorful figure in Virginia Methodism and from various locations. Virginia Room, and upcoming events call jazz, world music, dance, theater, global a Union Officer during the Civil War. The “It [the Virginia Room] is superb for 703-293-6227 or visit http:// music and dance, and more. The Center for building served as a community church until the City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ the Arts is also the performing home for the 1951, and was later turned over to the Park the state of Virginia,” said Virginia Room branches/fx/ . The library is located at Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. Authority to be preserved for future gen- librarian Laura Wickstead. 10360 North Street, Fairfax. erations. In addition to the Virginia Room, the Fairfax Corner is a beautiful mixed-use A country Gothic structure with white library contains an extended room — Leslie Davis shopping center that offers main street style clapboard siding and arched windows, shopping at both national chains and local Wakefield Chapel is a quaint setting for boutiques. It features fun events and enter- weddings or other services and ceremonies. tainment, a state of the art movie theater It features original pews, two stained-glass and some the best restaurants around. windows and a beautifully restored pulpit. Fairfax Corner also combines office space for rent and residential living to make it the Audrey Moore Recreation Center at ideal place to live, work, dine and shop. Wakefield Park is approximately 76,000 square feet in size and houses a 50m pool Oak Hill Mansion, a privately owned with one 3m and two 1m diving boards. The 18th century Georgian-style home, is all that natatorium also contains spectator seating, remains of the Ravensworth Tract – total- doors that lead to a spacious outdoor ing more than 22,000 acres – dating from sundeck, and locker rooms containing sau- the 1670s. nas and showers. In addition to the various Under an innovative agreement involv- racquetball and squash courts, the center ing the County, the Park Authority and the has a large gymnasium with six basketball Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, the hoops, and volleyball nets. home is privately owned and maintained, The center also contains a cycle studio, a but preserved as a historic site and open to dance room, a pottery lab and kiln, an arts the public up to four times per year. and crafts room, three multi-purpose activ- ity rooms, and a senior center. Wakefield The EagleBank Arena (originally the Skate Park, located next to the rec center, Patriot Center) is a 10,000-seat arena lo- offers a chance for people of all ages and cated on the campus of George Mason Uni- skill levels to enjoy the thrills and excite- Mary Kinsley practices reading to Bernese therapy dog Prince versity. It has attracted 9.6 million people ment of skateboarding, inline skating, and Booboo at the Tales to Tails event at the City of Fairfax Regional to over 2,958 events. BMX biking on our Freestyle and Competi- Library. On May 7, 2015, George Mason Univer- tion courses.
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Dear Community Members: information on officer-involved shooting gram in which all patrol officers have been The Fairfax County Police Department cases in order for the community to better trained to administer an assessment to pro- was established on July 1, 1940 and today understand the investigative processes of vide resources to victims of domestic vio- we have an authorized strength of 1,372 these events and to engage in dialogue on lence which are available 24/7. This pro- sworn law enforcement officers who pro- these matters. gram truly demonstrates engagement with tect and serve the communities of the In 2013, the Department created a Chief’s many partners who share our goal in in- County. On average, officers respond to over Council on Diversity Recruitment. Its stra- creasing services and eliminating domestic 400,000 calls for service each year. As we tegic mission is to assist the Department to violence. engage with the communities we serve, we increase the cultural diversity of the sworn, In early 2015 another community engage- understand our profession must always as- civilian, and volunteer workforce to better ment endeavor was launched with the cre- sess our services and constantly strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we ation of the Ad Hoc Police Policy and Prac- challenge each other to re-engineer how we serve. When visiting the Chief’s web site you tices Commission. This Commission is com- deliver essential law enforcement services can view the diversity scorecard account- prised of five sub-committees which are in a community that exceeds 1.1 million ability measure, read the Council’s strate- conducting reviews of the Police Depart- residents. We are fortunate to have an en- gic plan document, and learn about the ment as related to use of force; communi- gaged community which continues to as- varied volunteer opportunities you can en- cations; recruitment, diversity, and appli- sist us in preventing and fighting crime, gage in with the Police Department. cant vetting; and independent oversight and increasing the culture of safety to preserve Several community members have gra- investigations. The Commission will make the sanctity of life for all, and keep pace ciously volunteered time from their busy recommendations to the Board of Supervi- with rapid urbanization. personal lives to establish and serve on a sors this fall. The Police Department is Your Police Department proactively un- Communities of Trust Committee which is highly engaged with all of the community dertook an independent review of its use comprised of all public safety agencies and members serving on the Commission and of force training, and related policies and reports directly to the chairman of the we look forward to positive change recom- procedures. The review, conducted by the County Board of Supervisors. This effort mendations to better serve all of Fairfax Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. Police Executive Research Forum, proposed aligns well with recommendations from the County. 71 enhancement recommendations. The self-assessment process to align all of its Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Many The Police Department values technology core theme of change is adopting the phi- policies and procedures to comply with sev- forums have been held throughout the com- advances and we are migrating to a new losophy of the sanctity of life in all we do. eral hundred national standards established munity and numerous initiatives are in de- records management system to assist all We have initiated policy changes and em- by the Commission on Accreditation for Law velopment to increase public engagement personnel in achieving an intelligence led barked on many training programs which Enforcement Agencies. The on-site assess- with the community to build upon mutual community policing model. The Depart- embrace state-of-the-art decision making ment, required to obtain accredited status, trust. ment is also preparing to institute an elec- models and best practices for de-escalation is scheduled for early 2016 and will be con- The Police Department, along with the tronic summons system for issuing traffic and escalation techniques and new initia- ducted by assessors from outside the Com- Community Services Board, other public and criminal violations. Our patrol cruisers tives to safely interact and divert from jail monwealth of Virginia. The Department safety agencies, and mental health advo- are equipped with in-car video recording those suffering mental illness. Currently 43 continues to maintain its accredited status cates have partnered to develop additional devices and we are exploring the viability percent of our patrol officers are certified from the Virginia Law Enforcement Profes- crisis intervention programs, including a of body worn cameras with community in Crisis Intervention Team training and all sional Standards Commission. drop off center which will provide a viable stakeholders. recruits now receive parallel training. During the last year the Department’s jail diversion alternative for those in men- To learn more about the Fairfax County Other recent policy changes include the social media presence has continued to ex- tal health crisis. We look forward to achiev- Police Department, please visit concepts of being able to hold and contain pand in efforts toward sharing more infor- ing this critical strategic goal. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/ events in order to develop successful reso- mation with the community. Recently the In recent years a majority of our homi- Welcome to Fairfax County, a great place lutions to each call for service when pos- Department posted 10 years of officer-in- cides have been domestic related. On July to live, work, play and grow old. sible. volved shooting case summaries and data 1, 2015, the Fairfax County Police Depart- In 2014 the Police Department began a on our public web site. Our goal is to share ment launched a Lethality Assessment Pro- — Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr.
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WWE Live. 7 p.m. GMU Eagle Bank Arena, 4500 find your dream dress. More info at http:// Fairfax Symphony Patriot Circle, Fairfax. The World Wrestling www.eaglebankarena.com/events/. Tickets $10. George Mason University Entertainment presents their wrestlers in a fight of epic proportions. See all your favorite WWE Orchestra Superstars in action including: John Cena vs FRIDAY/OCT. 9 Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, 3905 Railroad Center for the Arts Kevin Owens - US Championship Match, Neville Ricky Martin. 8 p.m. GMU Eagle Bank Arena, Avenue, Suite 202 N, Fairfax. One of the fin- Center for the Arts, George Mason University, vs Money in the Bank Contract Winner Sheamus 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Listen to Grammy est regional, professional orchestras in the 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax. The Center and many more! Award winner and music superstar Ricky Martin country. 703-563-1990 or for the Arts is the centerpiece of performing arts on Tickets on sale now. Visit http:// on his One World Tour. Doors open at 7 p.m. www.fairfaxsymphony.org. the Fairfax campus of George Mason University, www.eaglebankarena.com/ for prices and Call 703-993-3000 for more info. and each year the Center welcomes hundreds of seating. thousands of community members into its Concert SATURDAY/SEPT. 19 Hall for performances by renowned professional FRIDAY/SEPT. 18 - SATURDAY/SEPT. 19 Fairfax Art League Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m.GMU artists, accomplished faculty and emerging student Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4373 artists. 703-993-8888 or cfa.gmu.edu. Spirit of America. Fri. 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Gallery Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. Listen to Sat. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. GMU Eagle Bank Beethoven:Beethoven: “Coriolanus” Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. “Spirit of Fairfax Art League Gallery, Old Town Hall, 3999 Overture, Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 George Mason University America” is a fast-paced journey that captures University Drive, Fairfax. The Fairfax Art League “Emperor” featuring pianist Alon Goldstein 240 years of Soldiers’ true stories that span Gallery, operated by the Fairfax Art League, a and Beethoven: Symphony No. 5. Led by generations of Americans who upheld freedom members’ cooperative gallery representing over conductor Christopher Zimmerman. Call EagleBank Arena and democracy. This live show is performed by a 100 local artists, houses monthly exhibits with spe- 703-563-1990 for more info. GMU Eagle Bank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, cast and crew of active-duty soldiers. More info cial shows held twice a year. 703-352-2787. Fairfax. Located on the campus of George Mason at http://www.eaglebankarena.com/events/. Tickets are free. SATURDAY/OCT. 24 University, the Patriot Center is a 10,000-seat arena that hosts Mason basketball games, concerts, Fairfax Museum Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. family shows and commencement ceremonies. SUNDAY/SEPT. 20 Fairfax Museum, 10209 Main Street, Fairfax. Fairfax Symphony, 3905 Railroad Avenue, 703-993-3000 or http:// Washington Wedding Experience. 11 a.m. .m. The museum produces special exhibitions on city Fairfax. Enjoy Sibelius: Valse Triste and www.eaglebankarena.com/. Scene with Cranes, Beethoven’s Piano GMU Eagle Bank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, history, provides educational outreach to school Concerto No. 2 featuring rising star pianist Fairfax. Chat with the area’s most talented and and youth groups and offers walking tours of Old Sean Chen and Sibelius: Symphony No. 2. 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Office to End and Prevent those in need. Working through six el- nated Services Planning and Fairfax Food for Others ages 12 to 21, currently living in fos- Homelessness (OPEH) ementary schools and Inova Fairfax County Department of Human Services, The nonprofit provides a safety net ter care or out of foster care, the Hospital, Assistance League touches the FISH helps local citizens who are in tem- opportunity to participate in group OPEH supports the Fairfax-Falls for people who suddenly face unfore- lives of some of the most needy in porary need of life’s basic necessities and individual mentoring, and spend Church Community Partnership to seen emergencies such as a family Northern Virginia. Contact such as food, clothing and financial as- quality time in the community en- Prevent and End Homelessness illness or the loss of a job or a spouse. [email protected] or sistance for rent, mortgage payments, gaged in group activities. which engages nonprofits, busi- 703-207-9173 or www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org utilities and medical treatments. 703- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/ nesses, faith-based communities and www.foodforothers.com. 222-0880 or http://fairfaxfish.org/ fairfaxfamilies4kids.htm. county agencies in its efforts to implement the 10-Year plan, which Lamb Center Our Daily Bread focuses on rapid re-housing and pre- A day center for the homeless, cur- FACETS The Holiday Program helps those in Boys and Girls Clubs of vention by increasing the availability rently seeking donations and general FACETS helps parents, their children need with food for the holidays and gifts Greater Washington of permanent affordable housing. volunteers. 703-691-3178 or and individuals who suffer the effects of for their children, making last year’s Fairfax Area www.thelambcenter.org. poverty in the Fairfax area. FACETS is www.ziphomelessness.com holiday season brighter for approxi- Aims to help youth become confi- always in need of volunteers, and offers mately 3,000 families. dent, civic-minded, responsible a variety of one-time and ongoing op- Assistance League of Fairfax City Area FISH www.odbfairfax.com/holiday. adults through programs focused on portunities, including a monthly Youth (Friendly Immediate Sym- education/career development, Northern Virginia Volunteer Night. 703-865-4251 or Fairfax Families for Kids health and life skills, leadership, the An all-volunteer organization that pathetic Help) http://facetscares.org/. clothes, feeds, educates and nurtures Working with the Office of Coordi- Fairfax Families4Kids gives youth arts, sports and recreation, and mentoring. www.bgcgw.org/fairfax/
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(Established in 1980) Hispanic Chamber Home of Burke Civic Ballet studio of Commerce of • Pre-School Dance Movement – Ages 3 and 4 • Hip Hop • Lyrical/Contemporary • Ballet • Tap Northern Virginia • Jazz • Pointe • Modern • Acro • Musical Theater Located in Herndon, the organization • Performing Companies Grades K–12 serves businesses lead by and those that • Beginner to Advanced • Professional Instructors work with the Hispanic community in the area. www.hccnva.org/. US Lebanese Chamber of Come Commerce Join A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949. the fun! Afghan American Chamber of Commerce 12,000 sq. ft. of performing space AACC provides resources to members with professional sprung floors through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publica- CALL 703-425-5599 tions and other avenues to stimulate QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. U.S.-Afghanistan business and invest- IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE ment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to ENVIRONMENT CENTER II business and market progress for mem- www.buffas.com • [email protected] bers. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment THE REGIONAL VETERINARY between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703- 442-5005 or www.a-acc.org/. REFERRAL CENTER Fairfax County CARDIOLOGY CATSCAN/MRI Chamber of DERMATOLOGY Commerce EMERGENCY/ The chamber facilitates industry-fo- CRITICAL CARE cused councils, thought leadership groups, community partnerships and many other opportunities for its more INTERNAL MEDICINE than 600 member companies to expand their networks and raise their profiles in Seeking God through Jesus, NEUROLOGY the highly competitive Northern Virginia market. www.fairfaxchamber.org/ or ONCOLOGY 703-479-9075.-0400 ⢠f: 703 -749- Sharing the Gospel 9003-749-0400 ⢠f: 703 -749-9075 and Serving Believers. PATHOLOGY Central Fairfax PHYSICAL THERAPY Chamber of Sunday Services RADIATION Commerce ONCOLOGY The chamber provides information at 8, 9:30, 11 A.M. RADIOCAT and programs to businesses throughout Fairfax and was previously known as the SURGERY City of Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. www.cfcc.org/. • Bookstore Latvian Chamber of • Christian School WE LOVE THEM LIKE YOU DO Commerce in the 703.451.8900 6911 Braddock Road, Springfield, VA 703.451.3343 FAX Americas 6651 BACKLICK ROAD The Fairfax-based organization pro- 703-941-4124 SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150 vides resources to Latvian-lead VETREFERRALCENTER.COM businesses, as well as American busi- nesses hoping to expand into Latvia. www.immanuelbible.net [email protected] www.latchamamericas.org. OPEN 24 HOURS 365 DAYS A YEAR www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 9 Newcomers
Meet the Candidates for County Board Current Board of Supervi- sors. From left: Catherine ally honest, we are also very proud M. Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill All politics is local, in Fairfax County, too: of the ruckus we kicked up with the District), Michael R. Frey British Monarchy when we de- (R-Sully District), John C. 703-323-1188 Who runs for Board of Supervisors in November? clared our independence. There’s a Cook (R-Braddock District), reason our state motto is “Sic Sem- Gerald W. Hyland (D-Mount ou may be surprised – or sion, a success that directly benefits Another perennial problem is the per Tyrannis,” Latin for “thus al- Vernon District), Sharon dismayed – to learn that you and your property values. Or, socioeconomic divide between af- ways to tyrants.” Bulova (Chairman, At- Whatever the season, Ythe 10 men and women you may want to chide them for fluent Northern Virginia (NOVA) – So, dear newcomer: Wherever Large), Penelope A. Gross we have everything who occupy Fairfax the extra $185 you will pay in where you now reside – and the you are from, you are here now. In (D-Mason District, Vice County Board of Supervisors wield property taxes this year, or the gen- Rest of Virginia (ROVA) – where a the Old Dominion, the Mother of Chairman), John W. Foust enormous power and influence erous $20,000 pay raise they gave chunk of your tax dollars disap- Presidents. Let that sink in for a (D-Dranesville District), your garden needs! over your everyday lives. themselves after increasing your pear. NOVA gets less back from moment. Jeffrey C. McKay (D-Lee They set your tax rate, fund the property taxes. Richmond than we send down We hope you will appreciate the District), Pat Herrity Huge public school system, and determine They do want to hear from you. there, and so Northern Virginians fact that you are here, reading this (Springfield District) and priorities and policies for issues What they don’t want to hear are have the privilege of paying extra guide, during an important elec- Linda Q. Smyth (D-Provi- Stock Plus ranging from affordable housing, complaints about potholes on your taxes (and tolls) to fund the badly- tion season. We assume you will dence District). Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Winter homelessness and human services to road. Not because they don’t care, needed improvements to our trans- join the ranks of Fairfax County’s of Pansies, economic development, traffic calm- but because they can’t do anything portation infrastructure. It drives prolific electorate, where nearly 43 Hardy ing and the environment. about it. us a little crazy. percent of residents cast their bal- Questions Ornamental They manage a $7 billion bud- In the Commonwealth of Vir- As a newcomer, you may wonder lots last year, and vote on Nov. 3. Money: How much Cabbage get, larger than the budgets of four ginia, the state builds, maintains why we still call ourselves a “Com- To make it a little easier for you, 1) What should newcomers know 3) What’s your favorite sports Mums! about the impact the Board of team? & Kale! states, and rule over a county with and operates local roads. Transpor- monwealth,” instead of just an or- and give you the opportunity to Supervisors has on their daily lives? 4) Fairfax County gained national a diverse, well-educated popula- tation funding, you will quickly dinary state. Good question. Vir- feel like “political insiders,” we In other words - what do you do at and global Twitter prominence have they raised? tion of more than a million people. learn, is a perennial hot topic in ginia retained this nomenclature – asked each of the 19 BOS candi- the county level that’s important earlier this year when outraged FCPS students started the Twitter Their decisions can propel our the Virginia General Assembly. as did Kentucky, Massachusetts and dates to give you their answers to enough to compel newcomers to e’ve compiled the most recent financial filings for Presenting Our 21st Annual vote in this election? hashtag #closeFCPS after school community forward – or cost us So is redistricting, also known as Pennsylvania - when we adopted questions specifically geared to- candidates in the 2015 race for Fairfax County Board 2) To make newcomers feel at officials did not call a snow day W our first-rate status in education, gerrymandering, which has kept our first constitution in 1776, most ward newcomers. home, what’s a “must-see” place or when it actually snowed. What of Supervisors. The figures represent the reports FALL FESTIVAL livability and culture. the Commonwealth in another likely to emphasize the fact that our Their responses are unedited and event you recommend they check Twitter or Instagram hashtag would candidates filed on July 15 for the period from Jan. 1, 2012 you like to see trending in the If you happen to meet them this form of gridlock as Republicans new government was based upon enlightening. We hope. out in Fairfax County or your through June 30, 2015. The next financial report will be filed in & Pumpkin Playground district? coming year about Fairfax County election season, thank them for the and Democrats struggle ceaselessly the sovereignty of the people united or your district? September. For more details on candidates’ financial filings, go long-awaited Silver Line expan- for control of the legislature. for the common good. If we’re re- — Victoria Ross to www.VPAP.org/localities/Fairfax-county-va/elections/tracked/ OPENS Pumpkins, Hayrides Race: Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (At Large) Race: Braddock — Victoria Ross OCT. 1 & Family Fun! Incumbent: Braddock Supervisor Mount Vernon Supervisor Incumbent: District Supervisor John Cook, Incumbent, (R) Jane Gandee (R) • Excellent selection of trees and shrubs Sharon S. Bulova (D) Money Raised: $178,744 Money Raised: $52,988 Home: Fairfax Station John C. Cook (R) • Annuals, Perennials, Herbs Home: Burke Money Spent: $83,468 Money Spent: $32,201 Email Address: [email protected] Balance: $83,468 Balance: $20,786 • House Plants and Gift Items Phone: 703-267-9996 Email Address: [email protected] Twitter @sharonbulova Phone: 703-323-9066 • Landscape Services Twitter @JohnCookVA Janet Oleszek (D) Daniel Storck (D) Web sharonbulova.com #LakeAccotinkPark, John C. Janet S. Carey C. Money Raised: $41,909 Money Raised: $115,079 703-323-5544 Campaign website - • Wild Bird Supplies Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration, johncook4supervisor.com #RenovateAudreyMooreRecCenter Cook Oleszek Campbell Money Spent: $37,072 Money Spent: $109,153 Challenger: Balance: $4,854 Balance: $5,924 • Mulches, Soils and Seed Tree & Shrub Care is spent. How much? Over $7 billion Arthur G. Purves (R) Challenger: ANSWERS: OLESZEK bucks last year. Carey Campbell (I) Providence Supervisor Home: Vienna Janet S. Oleszek (D) 1) Newcomers to Fairfax County I’m the Independent candidate in the Money Raised: $0 Linda Smyth (D) Email Address: [email protected] $ 00 $ 00 Home: Fairfax should know the famous quip “all poli- nonpartisan Braddock District race. I’m Money Spent: $0 Money Raised: $112,210 Phone: 703-938-0242 Email Address: [email protected] tics is local.” for Green Growth. Smart Growth. The Balance: $0 Money Spent: $108,020 5 OFF 10 OFF Web - Votepurves.org Phone: 703-323-1771 Green New Deal. Positive eco-solutions Balance: $22,499 Twitter @agpurves Local politics IS the Fairfax Board of $ $ Twitter @JanetOleszek Supervisors, who decide on issues and for the economy. Invest in money-mak- Dranesville Supervisor Purchase of 50 or More Purchase of 100 or More Campaign website - Jennifer Chronis (R) Springfield Supervisor policies that direct our police, emergency ing infrastructure. Get a return on our One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other Challenger: janetoleszek.ngpvanhost.com investment. Rail, bikeable, walkable, Money Raised: $143,732 Pat Herrity (R) Incumbent Sharon BulovaArthur Purves Glenda Parker and fire departments, while at the same offers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. offers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. Glenda Gail Parker time fund our public schools, parks, li- pedestrian-friendly communities in- Money Spent: $51,302 Money Raised: $409,995 Expires 10/31/15 c Expires 10/31/15 c Challenger: braries and social services. Water, sewers crease the value of our homes, Balance: $92,427 Money Spent: $309,925 (Independent Green) Balance: $102,129 Home: Alexandria They won a gold medal at the VRE service throughout the day Carey C. Campbell and garbage collection are important businesses, communities. That grows 9401 Burke Road • Open Mon-Sat. 8-8, Sun 8-7 revenue for our schools, police, and fire John Foust (D) Incumbent Email Address: [email protected] Games and presented me with an and on weekends. The BOS can (Independent Green) duties of the Board too. So you can eas- Money Raised: $164,364 Corazon Foley (I) departments. Phone: 703-960-5602 autographed ball. pressure the Virginia General As- Home: Springfield ily see that your vote will directly Money Spent: $112,824 Money Raised: $0 www.burkenursery.com Twitter - @ggailparker Email Address: influence who will be making the deci- You can make all the difference by Balance: $52,559 Money Spent: $0 Web gailparker.us 4) Trending: #FairfaxCounty/ sembly and Virginia Congressional [email protected] sions that affect your daily life and voting. Your vote. Your money. Our com- Balance: $0 #model/EngagedCommunity delegation to remove the barrier Phone: 703-939-0970 protect the quality of our community. In munity. Hunter Mill Supervisor ANSWERS: BULOVA “I’d like to see #FairfaxModel be- that prevents building rail mass Twitter: this election, we will be deciding on is- It’s about your money. Let’s grow our Catherine Hudgins (D) Incumbent Sully Supervisor votejoinrun.us/careyc sues of importance such as the future of community, and get solid returns on in- Money Raised: $9,226 John Guevara Help Struggling Families in Your Community! 1) We are the most grass roots come a trend for what we are do- transit and to encourage renewable Braddock Road, which voters will be vestments in our community. Money Spent: $22,894 Money Raised: $71,697 level of government. Our Board is ing in the area of mental health. I energy – solar, wind, geothermal. hearing more about from me. I ask for your vote for Braddock Dis- Balance: $20,867 Money Spent: $58,333 Our Daily Bread helps Fairfax County area families who are struggling responsible for everything from en- want others to look to us the way Rail built anywhere in America ANSWERS: COOK 2) Braddock District is home to some trict Supervisor! Balance: $13,362 to make ends meet by providing food, financial assistance, financial suring clean drinking water, safe we are looking to Memphis and benefits ALL of America. 1) The Board of Supervisors is the of the very best high school athletic pro- 2) Must see: This Plus Green house. Lee Supervisor education, Holiday assistance and school supply assistance. level of government closest to the grams in Northern Virginia, so come Plus means it creates more energy than Jeffrey McKay (D) Incumbent Kathy Smith (D) streets and neighborhoods, com- Bexar County for examples of how 2) Check out Channel 10’s Green people. We fund schools, police and fire, check out some of the games during fall it consumes. Money Raised: $91,563 Money Raised: $45,214 You can help your neighbors in need today by providing passionate human services, attrac- to adequately train public safety to TV on Cox, Verizon or Fios. Visit us parks, libraries, and services for the dis- sports season this year! You can meet me Check out my house! 51 solar panels. Money Spent: $54,378 Money Spent: $20,135 tive parks and libraries to funding deal with people suffering from on YouTube: search for Indepen- abled. We oversee zoning enforcement; at the Friday night football games. Geothermal heating and cooling. Balance: $92,147 Balance: $25,079 financial and food donations. our fantastic school system. mental illness and diverting those dent Greens of Virginia or which includes rules against illegal 3) We are a baseball family. My sons The first year installed the solar and boarding houses, uncut grass, junk piled and husband love the Nationals. Their geothermal produced 10 times the en- Mason Supervisor Chairman, Board of Supervisors Our Most-Needed Pantry Items: Penny Gross (D) Incumbent (At Large) 2) Hard to choose a favorite. individuals from jail into treat- GailforRailParker YouTube channel. in yards, and unregistered cars. We also love and enthusiasm for the game has ergy the house consumed. I’m making • Dinner kits • Diapers • Canned fruit approve land use applications, such as money. You can too! The exact same Money Raised: $185,26 Arthur Purves (R) Fairfax has the most wonderful ment.” 3) My hometown girls’ basketball rubbed off on me. Go Nats! Money Spent: $152,808 Money Raised: $12,223 the size and scope of shopping centers way. Every quarter I receive a check for • Laundry detergent • Toilet paper • Snacks for lunches park system with something for team, the Kingston Princesses! 4) #keepBraddockBeautiful Balance: $118,311 Money Spent: $5,384 and housing developments. In short, we my (SRECs). Last quarter the check was Balance: $6,837 • Boxed rice • Spaghetti sauce • $20 grocery gift cards everyone to enjoy. I jog through the ANSWERS: PARKER 4) This is easy: #HHR4FXCounty/ handle just about everything you see almost $1,400.00. 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The Board of Supervisors decides the carey.campbell.33/videos/ Source: Virginia Public Our Daily Bread County’s World Police & Fire and local rail feeder systems. We Glenda Parker (I)Money Raised: * Candidate Arthur Purvis did not respond 3) Washington Nationals. property tax rate for our homes. It sets 718807278225089/?pnref=story Access Project $0. Money Spent: $0. Balance: $0 4080 Chain Bridge Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030 Games Women’s Basketball Team. need light rail to serve tourists and to the questionnaire. 4) How about: #BraddockNights, fees. The Board then decides how money 4) #GreenBraddock, #GreenFairfax 10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 11 Year-round Entertainment
Photo courtesy of Jeannie Winslow, Burke Centre Festival Photo contributed The 38th Annual Burke Centre Festival will take place Sept. 12-13 to Students race to the finish line in their homemade cardboard boats as celebrate the spirit of the community with rides, activities and live part of the community celebration, Springfield Days, taking place every entertainment for all ages to enjoy. year at the end of May.
List compiled by Abigail MulticulturalFestival.shtml. Constantino 20th Annual CCÉ Irish Folk Festival. Noon- A list of annual community events in 7:30 p.m. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax and The Auld Shebeen the area. Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. All are invited to enjoy, free of charge, the “pure drop” - the beauty and depth of Irish music, dance, language and sport as it has taken root August 2015 and come into full flower in our community. Visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/ SUNDAY/AUG. 30 special-events/fairfax-irish-folk-festival. 29th Annual Pakistan Independence Day Festival USA. Noon. Bull Run Regional Park, SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 26-27 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. The Pakistan Workhouse Fall Arts Festival 2015. Saturday: Independence Day Festival includes musical 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. performances, rides and games. Visit Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, www.pakistanfestivalusa.com. Lorton. Over 100 of the nation’s best artists will exhibit their original fine art and crafts. The two-day outdoor festival will include work by September 2015 artists from across the Mid-Atlantic region, showcasing paintings, photography, ceramics, SATURDAY/AUG. 1 - SUNDAY/SEPT. 13 sculpture, jewelry, handcrafted furniture and Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics much more. Exhibition. Workhouse Arts Center, W-16 SUNDAY/SEPT. 27 - SATURDAY/OCT. 3 Vulcan Gallery, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. This exhibition represents the depth and breadth Annual Fall for the Book Festival. George of contemporary functional and sculptural Mason University, 4400 University Drive, ceramic artworks being created throughout the Fairfax. A week-long, multiple-venue, regional country. Visit http://www.workhousearts.org/ festival that brings together people of all ages events/visual-arts/workhouse-clay-national- and interests. Featured authors are National 2015. Book Award winner Tim O’Brien and “Outlander” author Diana Gabaldon. Visit SATURDAY/SEPT. 5 Photo contributed www.fallforthebook.org. Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Festival. 1 p.m. Lake On Oct. 11, celebrate Clifton Day, the town’s annual arts and crafts fair SUNDAY/SEPT. 27 Anne Plaza (Waterfront), 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Showcasing a variety of talented from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the corner of Main Street and Chapel Road. NatureFest. 1-5 p.m. Runnymede Park, 195 local emerging artists and national jazz Herndon Parkway, Herndon. Explore various performers. Visit http://lakeanneplaza.com/ Corner. Over 100 international different wines, nature stations throughout the park including event/9th-annual-lake-anne-jazz-festival/. beers, and spirits in an all-you-care-to-taste SUNDAY/SEPT. 20 butterflies, bees, life in the meadow, web of life affair. Enjoy the best of D.C. chefs in hands-on Food for Others Tysons 5K. 9 a.m. 7925 Jones and much more with live animal shows MONDAY/SEPT. 7 grilling demonstrations in the drink. Eat. Relax. Branch Dr., McLean. Even though Northern throughout the day. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. 16th Annual Labor Day Car Show. 8 a.m. - 3 http://www.tastetysons.com/. Virginia is considered one of the wealthiest p.m. Historic Clifton. Antiques, classics, foreign, jurisdictions in the country, we still face a customs, motorcycles and more. Pre-register by SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 12-13 poverty rate of about 5 percent - more than October 2015 Aug. 24. www.labordaycarshow.com. All 38th Annual Burke Centre Festival. Saturday, 90,000 people are living in poverty and 30 proceeds benefit local charities. 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 6060 percent are children. Come run or walk to help THURSDAY/OCT. 1 Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. Burke Centre’s feed our neighbors. Visit https:// 4th Annual Reston Town Center Help the Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, signature event, which celebrates the spirit of runsignup.com/Race/VA/McLean/ Homeless Walk. 11:30 a.m. Reston Town Herndon. Downtown Herndon celebrates Labor the community each year with rides, activities NeighborsFeedingNeighbors5K. Center, 11959 Market St, Reston. Walk from Day with an annual festival - great music, a craft and live entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Visit Mayflowers Floral Design Studio on The show, food, wineries, micro-brews and culinary www.burkecentreweb.com and click on Festival. SATURDAY/SEPT. 26 - TUESDAY/NOV. 3 Promenade to the Embry Rucker Community demonstrations will all be there. Visit Cox Farms Fall Festival. Daily. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Shelter and back. Funds will enable http://www.herndon-va.gov/. SATURDAY/SEPT. 19 Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville. Cornerstones to provide essential resources and Dulles Day Plane Pull. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dulles http://www.coxfarms.com/fallfestival.aspx. services for individuals and families in the FRIDAY-SATURDAY/SEPT. 11-12 International Airport. Teams of 25 are pitted community who are homeless or at risk of ChalkFest. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market against one another to see who can pull a SATURDAY/SEPT. 26 becoming homeless. Visit St., Reston. Free for spectators, participants 164,000+ pound Airbus 12 feet the fastest in Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 10 a.m. Reston Town www.cornerstonesva.org/events_list/hth. register for a fee which includes supplies. Rain Special Olympics Virginia’s “heaviest” Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Walk and or shine. Information: publicartreston.org. fundraiser. Visit www.planepull.com. fundraise to further the care, support and SATURDAY/OCT. 3 Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival. 12-6 p.m. 8025 research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Art in the Courtyard. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lorton SATURDAY/SEPT. 12 Galleria Drive, McLean. Attend for a day of beer Visit http://act.alz.org/site/ Station Town Center, 8998 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton’s Fall Festival. 11 a.m. Lorton Station sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar TR?fr_id=7382&pg=entry. Lorton. Artists from the Workhouse Arts Center, Town Center, 8998 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. smokin’ and barbecue eatin’. Your admission Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. the Torpedo Art Factory and artists from Enjoy a magic booth, pumpkin painting, photo buys a sampling glass so you can enjoy all you 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. A celebration of Historic Occoquan will be featuring their works booth, games, prizes and more. Visit care to taste while attending seminars in the the diversity and community spirit that is found including paintings, jewelry, sculpture, www.lortonstationtowncenter.com/calendar-of- tasting theater and enjoying live music all day. in Reston, this annual event brings together the photography, blown glass, pottery, wood work, events.html for more. Visit http://www.beerandbourbon.com/tysons/ people of Reston to celebrate the rich medley of Great Tastes of Tysons. 1-6 p.m. Lerner Town show-info. cultures. Visit Square Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ See Calendar, Page 13 12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar For a free digital sub- Photo contributed scription to one or all of the 15 Connection Newspapers, go to www.connectionnews papers.com/subscribe Be the first to know – Children enjoying an get your paper before amusement it hits the press. ride at last year’s Fairfax Complete digital rep- Fall Festival. lica of the print edi- This year’s tion, including photos festival will be on Oct. 10 and ads, delivered weekly to your e-mail box. Questions? E-mail: goinggreen@connection newspapers.com
From Page 12 MONDAY/NOV. 30 and even digital artwork. Each artist will display and sell their Church Street Holiday Stroll. 6-9 p.m. Freeman House work from booths lining the Courtyard. Festival guests will and Store, 131 Church St. N.E., Vienna. Enjoy fun family- have the opportunity to talk to the artists, get to know friendly activities including a visit from Santa, petting zoo, them, and ask questions about their stories and free hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows at supervised inspirations. bonfires. Visit www.viennava.gov. SUNDAY/OCT. 4 McLean Project for the Arts ArtFest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. December 2015 McLean Central Park, 468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. The park is transformed into a lively landscape of mini art SATURDAY/DEC. 5 galleries showcasing and offering for sale the work of a City of Fairfax Festival of Lights and Carols. Sherwood diverse group of juried artists. Visit www.mpaart.org. Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Come SATURDAY/OCT. 10 enjoy live holiday music, hot cider, s’mores by the Yule log, petting farm, ferris wheel, caroling and lighting of the Fall Festival in Old Town Historic Fairfax. 10 a.m.-5 Christmas tree in the winter wonderland. Visit p.m. 10209 Main Street, Fairfax. What started out as a www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/festival-of- small market for artisans has grown to a festival with over lights-and-carols for times and locations. 400 arts, crafts and food vendors, children’s activities and entertainment for all ages. Visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/ about-us/special-events/fall-festival. January 2016 SUNDAY/OCT. 11 Clifton Day. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Town of Clifton, corner of Main FRIDAY/JAN. 8 - SPRING Street and Chapel Road. The town’s annual arts and crafts Live Music at Paradise Springs Winery. Fridays 5-9 p.m. fair. and Saturdays 2-6 p.m. 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Various live artists perform every Friday and Saturday. Visit SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-18 www.paradisespringswinery.com/winery-events.html. Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Warm yourself by the fires and enjoy the splendor of autumn with April 2016 crisp local apples, warm savory meat pies and hearty breads, or let Market Fair entertainers, tradesmen and the FRIDAY/APRIL 15-MAY 15 militia amuse and educate you. Visit www.1771.org. Destination Fairfax: Annual Spotlight on the Arts Tysons Harvest Festival. 12-5 p.m. Lerner Town Square, Festival. Dedicated to showcasing the very best of the 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons. Stroll through the arts and visual and performing arts in the City of Fairfax, Fairfax crafts booths and taste some of the fun flavors of fall. Visit Spotlight on the Arts is an annual three-week festival www.tysonsharvest.com. comprising artists in and at local venues. SATURDAY/OCT. 24 May 2016 Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying annual event that winds through Clifton’s 8 Acre FIRST WEEKEND IN MAY Park. Visit cliftonhauntedtrail.com. Fairfax Fine Arts Festival. Fairfax Corner, 11900 Palace Way, Fairfax. A fine art festival in the heart of Fairfax. Visit November 2015 www.paragonartevents.com/fairfax2/html/ artist_application.html. SATURDAY/NOV. 14 FOURTH SATURDAY IN MAY The Robinson Marketplace. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 5305 Sideburn Springfield Days. A community-wide celebration that Road, Fairfax. Shop at over 80 vendors at the Holiday harkens back to the good old days. Visit Market, raffle and silent auction sponsored by the Robinson www.springfielddays.com Secondary School PTSA. Visit www.robinsonptsa.org. SATURDAY/NOV. 21 June 2016 Turkey Trot 5K Race. 4 p.m. Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. The course takes you FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 10-12 through Herndon Centennial Golf Course grass and paved paths, parts of the W&OD paved trail and vehicular paved Celebrate Fairfax! Fairfax County Government Center, road. All canned food will be donated to LINK. Visit 12000 Government Center Parkway. Northern Virginia’s www.herndon-va.gov. largest annual three-day festival and community-wide celebration at the Fairfax County Government Center. Visit FRIDAY/NOV. 27 www.celebratefairfax.com. Reston Holiday Parade. Reston Town Center, 11900 FOURTH SATURDAY IN JUNE Market St., Reston. Reston Holiday Parade on Market Street, tree lighting at Fountain Square, and much more Clifton Wine Festival. 7150 Main St., Clifton. Virginia through the day of charity and cheer. Rain or shine. vineyards and wineries come together for a day of wine, food, arts and crafts. Visit www.cliftonwine.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 13 PO An Insider’s Guide to TO M A Parks Major Parks in the Area C R IVER
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Pohick Bay by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Regional Park & G Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member of one of the u Pirates Cove MBG n Regional Parks most prestigious families in colonial Virginia. s Meadowlark to Waterpark Their home quickly became a center of social Botanical Gardens n 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, R and political life in Alexandria and gained a MN d Lorton BR 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, . 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, sells food, beverages and sweets. The observation deck of the Marina Building at 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 14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com trails, open areas, gardens 30.9 acres, special purpose park
HPP Hidden Pond Park 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield tennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/ nature trails, playground, fishing 25.6 acres, community park
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 MN 479 acres, multiple resource park A pair of bald eagles were spotted from one of the Mason Neck’s bird blinds. On Saturdays, many FRA Lee District Park programs are offered at the park, including Eagle 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, Watch and Ranger at the Blind, offer an opportunity volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground, to get questions answered and look for eagles with accessible playground an experienced pair of eyes. Park Naturalist Nancy 138 acres, district park Houser points out a pair of eagles, off in the dis- tance, to Kyle R., visiting from North Dakota. Ac- MDP Mason District Park cording to Houser, about 60 eagles are currently 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale making their home in the park. 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 this wooded, urban park, which straddles the 121.2 acres, district park and playing, as well as plenty of shade. boundary line between Arlington and Fairfax Major Fairfax Captain’s Galley snack bar features food, counties. The deluxe miniature golf course NWP Nottoway Park beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open from boasts one of the longest mini golf holes in the Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. world; the batting cages include nine baseball County Parks 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna and softball cages. The park is open every day baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), PB for hiking, picnicking, playing on the BLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course tennis (lit), trails, picnic Pohick Bay Golf Course playground and enjoying the outdoors. Located 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 90.9 acres, district park 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton within Upton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunes volleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf, www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course is loaded with fun features for adults and trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing 703-339-8585 children. 883.4 acres, multiple resource park RBP Riverbend Park This scenic golf course is located on the Mason 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice nature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/ facility features a driving range with practice Arts Center CJP Clemyjontri Park hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom putting and chipping greens, and lessons from 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean 411.2 acres, multiple resource park PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an fitness, picnic areas and playgrounds array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and LAC Workhouse Arts Center 18.6 acres, special purpose park apparel. Other services include club making, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and www.lortonarts.org 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean tournament coordinating. 703-584-2900 ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park historic structure, historic/hiking/nature trails, The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio PO 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly fishing Potomac Overlook Regional Park & buildings, the main galleries and the recently baseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit), 384.3 acres, natural resource park Nature Center opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are community center, nature center, amphitheater, 2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207 encouraged to interact with artists. In addition trails www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook/ to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is 650 acres, multiple resource park SRD South Run District 703-528-5406 home to performing arts, including theater, film 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield On the Potomac Palisades in north Arlington, institute, musical and dance performances. The baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, Potomac Overlook offers 70 acres of peaceful education department supports both the visual FPF Frying Pan Farm Park recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming woodland, trails, educational gardens, a small and performing arts, offering classes and 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon 196 acres, district park picnic area and a Nature Center. The Nature workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future historic structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails, Center features brand new exhibits called the plans for the Workhouse include an event open areas, playground “Energerium,” offering visitors a fun and center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, 135.3 acres, multiple resource park WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter accessible way to learn energy basics and ways restaurants, apartments, music barn and 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale they can help create sustainable energy garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, solutions. The Nature Center also houses live site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other GSG Green Spring Gardens recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park animals and natural history exhibits. activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria 292.6 acres, multiple resource park shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. Community Center, historic structure, biking/hiking SR Sandy Run Regional Park 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ GW 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/ GW 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 The Ratcliffs, of Rockville, came out to enjoy a family On Sunday evenings, the community gathers in the area of Northern Virginia. A large outdoor bike ride. Cycling is a popular activity along the park- pavilion, to enjoy a summer concert series, sponsored water-park complex is a sparkling attraction in way. by the Friends of Fort Hunt Park. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 15 A Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the Burke, Parks Fairfax & Fairfax Station/Lorton/Clifton areas
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S 1 Carney 6 56 t Park . Government Cen- 55 ter Pkwy, Fairfax Neighborhood Park 1 9 2 Willow Pond t. 13101 Autumn Willow Drive, Fairfax 8 R FORT Community Park 12 Silas Burke BELVOIR 3 Woodglen Lake 5815 Parakeet Drive, Burke Photos by 10617 Zion Drive, Fairfax Community Park Renée Ruggles Featuring Burke Lake Community Park 58 13 Burke Station Park,P Braddock Park & 4 Silverbrook 6031 Kerrwood Street, Burke Burke Station Park 9351 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Sta- Community Park 7 tion G Community Park 14 Burke Ridge u 9719 Burke Lake Road, Burke 5 Newington Heights Neighborhood Park 8590 Heller Road, Lorton District Park 15 Rolling Valley West 6512 Sydenstricker Road, Burke 6 Laurel Hill Community Park 8515 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton Countywide Park 16 Fair Oaks 3901 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax 7 Old Colchester Preserve Neighborhood Park 10646 Old Colchester Road, Lorton Cultural Resource Park 17 Brentwood 11903 Appling Valley Road, Fairfax 8 Lorton West Neighborhood Park 9800 Ox Road, Lorton 18 Random Hills Braddock Park is located in 9 Lower Potomac 11550 Random Hills Road, Fairfax Clifton. In addition to 9515 Richmond Highway, Lorton Neighborhood Park baseball facilities, there is 10 Waples Mill Meadow 19 Dixie Hill a picnic shelter that can be 11329 Waples Mill Road, Oakton 4540 Dixie Hill Road, Fairfax reserved. Multiple Resource Park Neighborhood Park The Lord of Life Softball Team, from Fairfax and Clifton, 11 Lake Braddock 20 Villa D’este 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke 3120 Northwood Road, Fairfax came to Braddock Park for practice. Community Park Neighborhood Park 16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The park offers a large piece of playground equipment, with multiple choices for active children.
Shan Wang, from Burke Station Burke, cheers, as Park is a she watches her shady little shot go in. Along spot tucked with Eric Audia, away in the also of Burke, she Burke Station came to shoot Square neigh- hoops in the Burke borhood. Station Park bas- ketball court.
21 Mosby Woods 30 George Mason 39 Twinbrook Road Neighborhood Park 56 Pohick Estates 9813 Five Oaks Road, Fairfax 9700 Braddock Road, Fairfax 5124 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 48 Ox Hill Battlefield 7450 Pollen Street, Lorton Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax Community Park Cultural Resource Park 57 Newington Commons 22 East Blake Lane 31 Rutherford 40 Middleridge 8915 Hooes Road, Lorton 9540 Bel Glade Street, Fairfax 4710 Guinea Road, Fairfax 5425a Governor Yeardley Drive, 49 Poburn Woods Neighborhood Park Community Park Community Park Fairfax 6325 Wendy Ann Court, Fairfax Sta- Neighborhood Park tion 58 Mason Neck West 23 Villa Lee 32 University Community Park 10418 Old Colchester Road, Lorton 2901 Hunter Road, Fairfax 10200 Braddock Road, Fairfax 41 Greenfield Community Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5349 Guinea Road, Fairfax 50 Brimstone Neighborhood Park 6600 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 59 Tattersall 24 Hideaway 33 Olde Forge Neighborhood Park 3405 Miller Heights Road, Oakton 2900 Glenvale Drive, Fairfax 4604 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 42 Monticello Community Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 5315 Guinea Road, Fairfax 51 Burke Lake & Golf Course Community Park 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 60 Oak Marr 25 Towers 34 Surrey Square Multiple Resource Park 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton 9350 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax 4819 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 43 Kings Park West Multiple Resource Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 5216 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax 52 Lake Mercer Community Park 9500 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Sta- 61 Borge Street 26 Armistead 35 Country Club View tion 3030 Borge Street, Oakton 8900 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax 10609 Henrico Street, Fairfax 44 Lakeside Multiple Resource Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5216 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax Community Park 53 Levell W Dupell 62 Blake Lane School Site 27 Eakin (Mantua Section) 36 Crooked Creek 6812 Newington Road, Lorton 10033 Blake Lane, Oakton 8928 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax 9910 Commonwealth Blvd., Fairfax 45 Herzell Woods Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5328 Guinea Road, Fairfax Neighborhood Park 54 Mount Air Historic Site 63 Briarwood 28 Smokewood 37 Royal Lake 8600 Accotink Road, Lorton 2830 Zimpel Dr., Fairfax 4120 Whitacre Road, Fairfax 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax 46 Fairfax Hills Cultural Resource Park Community Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 4304 Holly Lane, Annandale Neighborhood Park 55 Southgate 64 Patriot 29 Ashford East 38 Rolling Woods Estates 7438 Pohick Road, Lorton 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax 4300 Guinea Road, Fairfax 5208a Marvell Lane, Fairfax 47 Fair Ridge Neighborhood Park District Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 12300 Meadow Field Drive, Fairfax 65 Mountain Road District 15620 Braddock Road, Fairfax
Asrat Akmu, of Springfield, helps his daughter Joy try her hand at fishing on the pier. Burke The lake covers 218 acres and offers boat David Meyer and his son Jonathan, of Spring- Lake has ample room for fishermen and can be rentals. Private craft with electric motors are field, relaxed at their campsite. The pair came accessed by those with disabilities. According also welcome. for a boys’ only campout at Burke Lake. The to its website, largemouth bass are in good park offers a large campground with 100 sites, supply at the lake. a camp store, playground, and bathhouse. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 17 Photos by Renée Ruggles Parks in the City of Fairfax Design by Jean Card Parks Information from www.fairfaxva.gov
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Van Dyck Park is one of the gems of the City of Fairfax Parks Department. The 20- acre park features exercise trails, lighted tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, picnic areas with grills, and more. Ian Rivera practices his scooter skills, with 1 Ashby Pond Conservatory Site guidance from his dad. 9817 Ashby Road 9 Fairfax High Size: 4 acres. Features: natural pond, School 19 Ratcliffe Park 26 Ted Grefe Park picnic tables and a walking trail. 3501 Rebel Run 10300 Sager Ave. 9980 Mosby Road Features: baseball Size: 6 acres. Features: picnic Features: undeveloped open space and 2 Cobbdale Park and softball pavillion, basketball court, Little a walking trail. 3600 Burrows Ave. fields; basket- League baseball field, small mul- Size: 0.5 acres. Features: playground ball, tipurpose field and playground 27 Thaiss Memorial Park equipment and picnic tables. racquetball equipment. 3401 Pickett Road and tennis Size: 10 acres. Features: Little League 3 Country Club Hills Commons courts; and 20 Rebel Run Property baseball fields, picnic pavillion and 10050 Spring Lake Terrace outdoor track. 9985 Fairfax Blvd. playground equipment. Features: picnic pavillion, walking trail The Berkenvilt family, of Annandale, were cel- Features: undeveloped open and benches. 10 Gateway Re- ebrating the twins’ birthday with a treat from a space. 28 Van Dyck Park gional Park visiting shave ice and ice cream truck. They 3720 Old Lee Highway. 4 Dale Lestina Park 3333 Old Pickett come to the park often for the big-city offerings 21 Sager Trail Size: 20 acres. Features: lighted basket- 3157 Plantation Parkway Road 10318 Sager Ave. ball court, exercise trail, Size: 7 acres. Features: playground Features: bike that retain a smal-town feel. Features: undeveloped open space multi-purpose play areas, picnic equipment and walking trail. trail, pavillion and a fully accessible wooded pavillion, playground equipment, and benches. walking path between Sager Avenue four lighted tennis courts and three 5 Daniels Run Elementary School and Route 236/Main Street east. sand volleyball courts. 3705 Old Lee Highway 11 Green Acres Center 15 Pat Rodio Park 22 Shiloh Street Park Features: playground equipment, soccer 4401 Sideburn Road 3800 Keith Ave. 10400 Shiloh St. 29 Westmore Elementary School field and two softball fields. Size: 10 acres. Features: basketball Size: 4 acres. Features: football field, Features: playground equipment and a 11000 Berry St. court, Little League baseball field, Little League baseball fields and hiking trail. Features: basketball court, Little League 6 Daniels Run Park playground equipment, soccer fields playground equipment. baseball field, softball field, play- Embassy Lane, Estel Road, Heritage and indoor activity rooms. 23 Sidney Lanier Middle School ground equipment and a soccer/ Lane and Tedrich Boulevard 16 Providence Elementary School 3801 Jermantown Road football practice field. Size: 48 acres. Features: biking/hiking/ 12 Jester Property 3616 Jermantown Road Features: indoor and outdoor basketball running trail, picnic pavillion, 10735 West Drive Features: basketball court, playground courts, soccer fields, outdoor run- 30 Westmore Park children’s play area and wooded Features: undeveloped open space. equipment, softball fields and Little ning track and indoor activity rooms. 4030 Fern St. parkland. League baseball fields. Size: 1 acre. Features: basketball court, 13 Kitty Pozer Garden 24 Stafford East Park picnic pavillion and playground 7 Draper Drive Park 10386 Main St. 17 Providence Park 3255 Stafford Drive equipment. 9797 Beech Drive Features: benches. 10715 West Drive Features: undeveloped open space. Size: 16 acres. Features: biking/hiking/ Size: 20 acres. Features: biking/hiking 31 Willcoxon Park running trail and two multi-purpose 14 Kutner Park trails, picnic pavillion, playground 25 Stafford Drive Park 9725 Fairfax Blvd. turf fields. 3901 Jermantown Road equipment and tennis courts. 3300 Stafford Drive Size: 3 acres. Features: hiking trail and Size: 10.5 acres. Features: hiking trail, Size: 24 acres. Features: barrier-free benches. 8 Fairchester Woods Park picnic pavillion, playground equip- 18 Ranger Road Park playground, fully accessible walking 10836 Warkwick Ave. ment, soccer field, tennis court and 9701 Ranger Road trail, and a multi-purpose synthetic Size: 1 acre. Features: basketball court, volleyball court. Size: 10 acres. Features: basketball turf field. playground equipment and benches. court, picnic area and playground 18 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports
Photo by Jon Roetman/The Connection Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection The Fairfax field hockey program won its sixth consecutive conference/ Members of the 2015 Robinson boys’ lacrosse team celebrate winning district championship in 2015. the state championship. Getting to Know Area High School Sports
conference cross country title. The boys’ basketball Fairfax High team went 20-8, finished conference runner-up and Robinson DePasquale (182) won state titles. The gymnastics Highlights: Field hockey team won the 6A North reached the region semifinals. The girls’ basketball Highlights: Boys’, girls’ lacrosse teams won state team repeated as Conference 5 champion. The soft- region title. team went 17-8, upset Stonewall Jackson in the championships. ball team went 18-6, won the conference title and School: Fairfax High School opening round of the regional tournament and reached the region semifinals. The field hockey Mascot: Rebels. reached the quarterfinals. The baseball team fin- School: James W. Robinson Secondary School team finished 16-5 and qualified for regionals. School Colors: Blue and gold. ished conference runner-up. Mascot: Rams. Athletic Director: Nancy Melnick, 703-219-2201. School Colors: Blue and gold. Notable: The Robinson boys’ and girls’ lacrosse Football Coach: Kevin Simonds (sixth year). Notable: The field hockey program has won six Athletic Director: Jeff Ferrell, 703-426-2125. teams each won state titles in 2015, marking the The Rebels won two of their last three regular- consecutive Conference 6/Liberty District champi- Football Coach: Scott Vossler (second year). first time boys’ and girls’ teams from the same season games in 2014, but finished with a 5-5 onships. The Rebels are 108-27-1 over the last six The Rams finished the 2014 regular season with a school won states in the same year since lacrosse record and missed the playoffs. seasons, during which Fairfax advanced to at least 6-4 record and qualified for the playoffs before became a VHSL sport in 2006. The boys’ program losing to South County in the opening round. Field Hockey Coach: Amber Beaudoin. the region semifinals five times. Fairfax lost to has won four state championships, twice going eventual state champion Westfield in the 2013 re- back-to-back (2006-07, 2014-15). The girls’ pro- Volleyball Coach: Tyler Freiheit. Volleyball Coach: Meghan Johnson. gion final. In 2014, the Rebels defeated Chantilly gram finished state runner-up in 2006 and 2009. Boys’ Basketball Coach: Mike Barbee. Boys’ Basketball Coach: Brian Nelson. Girls’ Basketball Coach: Pat Deegan. in the region championship game, earning Fairfax Girls’ Basketball Coach: T.J. Dade. Baseball Coach: Rick Freeman. its first region title since 1993. Wrestling Coach: Bryan Hazard. Quotable: “I do like how we had a little more Softball Coach: Matt Hoffert. Baseball Coach: John James. [adversity] this year, losing to them twice. We felt Quotable: “This team plays off my energy. I try Boys’ Soccer Coach: Robert Garza. like the underdog coming in and I think that helped What happened last year: The field hockey to be very careful with how I react. … I was dying Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Matt Curran. us out a little bit.” team finished 20-4, won Conference 6 and 6A a little bit inside when they scored.” — Fairfax field Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Liz Case. — Then-senior Chapman Jasien after the 2015 North region championships and reached the state hockey coach Amber Beaudoin describing her emo- Rival School: Lake Braddock. Robinson boys’ lacrosse team repeated as state playoffs. Then-senior gymnast Rachel Barborek tions when Chantilly tied the score at one late in champion with a 10-9 double-overtime win against won the all-around state championship. Then-se- the 2014 6A North region championship game. What happened last year: The boys’ and Chantilly in the 6A state final. Robinson lost to nior Alex McGuire won the 1600-meter state Fairfax would win its first region title since 1993 girls’ lacrosse teams won 6A state championships. Chantilly in the Conference 5 and 6A North region championship during outdoor track and won the with a 2-1 victory in overtime. Wrestlers Austin Riggs (145 pounds) and Cole championship games earlier in the season. Woodson Highlights: Boys’ basketball team made third straight appearance at states.
School: W.T. Woodson High School. Mascot: Cavaliers. School Colors: Navy blue and white. Athletic Director: Dan Checkosky, 703-503- 4681. Football Coach: Mike Dougherty (second year). The Cavaliers lost their final five games in 2014 and finished with a 2-8 record.
Volleyball Coach: Len Palaschak. Photo by Patrick Gaffney Field Hockey Coach: Meg Jarrell. Boys’ Basketball Coach: Doug Craig. Then-junior Robert Riddick pitches Girls’ Basketball Coach: Aseem Rastogi for the Paul VI baseball team in the Baseball Coach: Brett McColley. Boys’ Soccer Coach: Andrew Peck. spring of 2015. Girls’ Soccer Coach: Warren Williams. Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Ryan Hilliard. Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Patrick Mahler. Paul VI Sports What happened last year: The boys’ basket- Highlights: Girls’ basketball team has won seven ball team finished runner-up in the 6A North region consecutive state titles. and qualified for the state tournament. The girls’ Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection soccer team won the Conference 7 championship School: Paul VI Catholic High School. and reached the region semifinals. The boys’ soc- Then-senior Eric Bowls scored 20 points in his final game as a member Mascot: Panthers. cer team finished conference runner-up and of the Woodson boys’ basketball team. School Colors: Black and gold. reached the region semifinals. The girls’ lacrosse Athletic Director: Billy Emerson, 703-352-0925 team won the conference championship and ext. 318. Football Coach: Joe Sebastian. reached the region quarterfinals. The boys’ lacrosse of the last three seasons. In 2013, the Cavaliers semifinals. The Panthers lost their final four games in 2014 and team was conference runner-up and reached the overcame a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat finished 2-8. region quarterfinals. The field hockey team upset Wakefield in overtime in the AAA Northern Region Quotable: “Our community, everybody knows, T.C. Williams in the opening round of the confer- final. Woodson beat Battlefield in the state has been through some difficult things the last few Volleyball Coach: Sam Farrar. ence tournament and reached the region quarterfinals before losing to Henrico in the semi- years and I think boys’ basketball is one of the Boys’ Basketball Coach: Glenn Farello. quarterfinals. Tennis players Jason Kros and Ryan finals. In 2014, the Cavaliers defeated Lake things that’s kind of uplifted not only the school Girls’ Basketball Coach: Scott Allen. Kros won the state boys’ doubles championship. Braddock in the 6A North region final despite hav- and the kids, [but] the whole community. Our stu- Baseball Coach: Jeff Nolan. Jason Kros finished state runner-up in boys’ singles. ing lost to the Bruins three times earlier in the dent support, our fan support I think is second to Rival School: Bishop O’Connell. Alexis Merrill was state runner-up in girls’ singles. season. Woodson would lose to Landstown in the none. I don’t know if anyone else down here will state semifinals. In 2015, the Cavaliers lost to even- bring 10 busloads of kids.” — Woodson boys’ bas- What happened last year: The girls’ basket- Notable: The Woodson boys’ basketball pro- tual state runner-up Westfield in the region final. ketball coach Doug Craig after the Cavaliers lost in ball team won the WCAC championship and its gram has qualified for the state tournament each Woodson then lost to Colonial Forge in the state the 2015 state semifinals. ninth straight VISAA state title. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 19 703-978-5660 Selected as one of the “Best Dentists in the Metropolitan Area” by Dr. James L. Gyuricza Washingtonian Magazine & “Top Dentist” by Northern Virginia Magazine Dr. Melanie Wilson Hartman Dear Neighbors,
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Dr. education, including programs at the Dawson Academy and the Erika Anderson, who joined our practice as an associate earlier Kois Center. At our practice she will be a participating dentist for this year. Dr. Anderson is a double graduate of Creighton both Delta Dental and United Concordia. University, earning her B.S. in Biology from the College of Arts Most importantly, Dr. Anderson embraces our core dedication and Sciences and her D.D.S. from the Creighton School of to providing top-quality, innovative general and cosmetic dental Dentistry. Although originally from North Dakota, Dr. services with a caring and personal touch. Whether you need a Anderson fell in love with Northern Virginia after multiple simple restoration, preventative care or the latest cosmetic proce- educational experiences here during her college years, and she dure, our patient-friendly team will help you love your smile! has practiced in the area for the past five years. So please join us in welcoming Dr. Anderson to our practice. Dr. Anderson is a member of the Academy of General We are thrilled to have her and are confident that she has a Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental bright future. And as always, thank you for the many referrals of Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. your family and friends, and for your continued support. Dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest dental innova- With warm regards, tions, Dr. Anderson has completed over 200 hours of continuing Drs. James L. Gyuricza and Melanie W. Hartman Burke Professional Center, 5212-B Lyngate Ct., Burke, VA 22015 • www.northernvirginiasmiles.com
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