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Club Pilates in Burke manager Julie Karickhoff gets the workout room ready for the next class. Club recently celebrated their first year helping students find the balance and get in shape.

Children Shop With the Sheriff Knee Rehab and News, Page 3 Cardio Workouts Braddock Basics For Newcomers Offered at Club Pilates Newcomers & Community Guide, Page 3 News, Page 2 Photo by Mike Salmon/The Connection by Mike Salmon/The Photo Page 18 Opinion, Page 4 v Entertainment, 17 Classifieds, August 29 - September 4, 2019 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com News Knee Rehab and Cardio Workouts Bring People Together

the history of Pilates is part of it, Joseph Pilates’ training began the practice in England. according to Donnelly. Joseph Hubertus Pilates was born in By Mike Salmon Monchengladbach Germany in The Connection 1883. He moved to England and was a self-defense instructor for yms and workouts detectives at Scotland Yard before come in all shapes World War I. Along the way, he G and sizes these days, used the bed springs in the hospi- and the modern day tals to teach this method, and fi- Pilates studio has its own look, nally wound up in the United with the “reformer” as the center States, opening a studio in New of the workout, with straps, York City. springs and bocca balls that pro- George Balanchine invited mote a “better mind-body bal- Photos by Mike Salmon/The Connection Pilates to instruct his young balle- ance.” Club Pilates in Burke re- Julie Karickhoff, Tony Kim and Jayleen Bowman hit the Lindsey Donnelly and Alicia rinas at the New York City Ballet. cently celebrated their first year machines at Club Pilates in Burke. Field on the reformer at In 1970, a Pilates studio opened helping students find the balance Club Pilates in Burke. in Los Angeles, and many of the and get in shape with a system of “It’s more than just exercise,” she to introductory class. Hollywood stars took it, and over low-impact exercises that said. “The stuff I’m doing, I never The classes offered at the studio Karickhoff has seen that attitude the years, it’s become an exercise strengthens the body’s core thought I’d do with my back,” she start with the “CP Reformer Flow,” around the studio, and has stu- option in studios, similar to yoga muscles. added. for beginners, to the “CP FIT,” at dents that return again and again. and spin classes. Pilates was recommended to the other end of the spectrum, “People really take this seriously,” Karickhoff is an alumna of Burke resident Alicia Field when JULIE KARICKHOFF is the man- which is a “dynamic boot-camp she said. She took it seriously too Woodson High School and went to she was suffering from spinal ager and she has trained in the style class,” their brochure states. after tearing her meniscus in her work in corporate marketing for problems, and found that Pilates ways of traditional Pilates. When Arlington resident Lindsey knee while playing volleyball a few 20 years before finding her niche delivered a whole lot more. “I was leading a class at the studio, she Donnelly is an instructor at the years ago. “We used the Pilates at Club Pilates. At Woodson, she almost bedridden,” she said, but uses a lot of demonstrations, and Burke studio and loves the small, reformer machine in my physical was on the dance team and played after one year, “it’s changed mind, tweaks postures and legs so the precise movements of the work- therapy,” she said. lacrosse, and continued those ac- body and spirit for me.” Field was students get maximum benefits. out. She’s been teaching for eight tivities at Duke where she earned born and raised in Burke, and “Grab the straps in each hand and years, and stresses the mind-body EVERY PILATES TEACHER a degree, and then Georgetown joined a few other gyms along the bring your arms around like you connection. “It’s the best job ever,” must get certified, and the teacher University for her Master’s in Busi- way but is happy at Club Pilates. are holding a beach ball,” she said she said. training is intense, and learning ness Administration.

2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Shopping Spree for Children in Homeless Shelters Pride and positive interaction with law enforcement as students get needed gear. Photos by Mercia Hobson/The Connection By Mercia Hobson The Connection

he first day of school is a criti- cal time in the lives of children. TAn opportunity to shop and choose new back-to-school clothes and shoes excited Yuri Duncan, 7, and Malachi Nealy, 10. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office took Yuri, Malachi and thirty-eight other children shopping for back- to school items, but not before a complimentary pizza lunch by Paisano’s Pizza. These children live right now at the Katherine K. Hanley and Patrick Henry fam- ily shelters operated by Shelter House, and the Next Steps family shelter run by Facets. Now in its 28th year, the 2019 Shop with the Sheriff Program allowed local shelter Reservist, K. R. Gulich and Margo Reimers-Ray, Man- Checkout time is show and tell for Yuri Duncan, 7. children the opportunity to select and pur- agement Analyst II of Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office She holds up one of her back-to-school-purchases that chase clothing they liked, suited to their assist a youth during the 2019 Shop with the Sheriff Sheriff’s Deputy J. M. Smith helped her choose during individual personalities, while interacting Program at Target in Burke. the 2019 Shop with the Sheriff Program. in a positive experience with law enforce- ment. “Together, we truly are changing lives,” said Joe Myer Executive Director and CEO of Shelter House. “I’d like some Jojo shoes because I wear dresses,” said Yuri Duncan as she and Sheriff’s Deputy J. M. Smith, Field Train- ing Officer, ate their pizza and got to know each other.

FOR MALACHI NEALY, it was all about being cool. “I’m looking for stylish, cool clothes in teal and light blue.” Shiah Allen, 8, who sat with Sheriff’s Deputy L. R. Favetti said he wanted a hoodie with a 100 on it, and Noah Mathews, 10, knew exactly what clothing and shoes he wanted to get to dominate the game on the school courts. “I’d like themed t-shirts, shorts, and new Nike James LeBron shoes.” “I love the interaction between our kids and our Sheriff’s deputies,” said Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid. “These children are living in family shelters. Help- ing them prepare for the start of the school year with new clothes is something we can Shiah Allen, 8, gets to know his shopping partner, Two cool dudes, Sergeant C. M. Loftis, Public Informa- see and appreciate. Less obvious, but just Fairfax County Sheriff’s Deputy L. R. Favetti before tion Officer for Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office and as important, is the relationship building. they head out to Target in Burke for the 2019 Shop Christian Gatling don their shades as they go back to We are law enforcement officers … we are with the Sheriff Program. school shopping together at Target in Burke during regular people who can tell jokes and sto- the 2019 Shop with the Sheriff Program. ries. We want the children to engage with For many of the deputies, the event was a us today and in the future.” repeat performance. “I love helping out ... Bulova said, “This is one of my favorite vided the tangible benefit of new clothes According to Sheriff Kincaid, since the This is my third or fourth time,” said Deputy events of the year. It’s heartwarming to see and shoes, it also provided intangible ben- program was not county-funded, the Office Sheriff J.M. Smith as she sat coloring with the interaction between the Sheriff’s depu- efits. The experience gave the children a relied on contributions from individuals and Yuri Duncan and eating pizza. For Deputy ties and these children. It changes the sense of control as they selected and excit- corporate donations such as Target, L. R. Favetti, it was his first time volunteer- children’s opinion of law enforcement.” edly tried on the clothing they picked out. Paisano’s Pizza and new partner this year, ing, which momentarily concerned his shop- When the children arrived, Cook spoke The new clothes also gave the children a Oracle in Reston. ping partner, Shiah Allen, 8. That is until to the group. “You just show our deputies sense of pride, which would allow them to “Each child is paired up with a Deputy Favetti added: “I have lots of nieces and what you need, and they will be happy to focus on their education. It also allowed Sheriff or civilian staff member and given nephews, so I know how to shop.” get it for you. … School is really important. positive interaction between deputies and $250 gift cards so they can purchase items Sharon Bulova, Chairman Fairfax County … We want you ready to learn and have the children. such as clothing, accessories, things that Board of Supervisors and Supervisor John fun with your fellow classmates.” “This is a great program, and I wish we they need...on the first day and beyond, so W. Cook (R-Braddock District) waited at could have it every single day. We love to they are able to walk in with a sense of pride Target for the children, Kincaid and the IN A FILMED INTERVIEW, Kincaid ex- interact and be the role models for the chil- and can focus on their studies.” deputies to arrive. Before the children came, plained while Shop with the Sheriff pro- dren,” said Kincaid. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2019 ❖ 3 Opinion Burke

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Editor & Publisher By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum Mary Kimm Commentary [email protected] State Delegate (D-36) truth upon them, we have to start with our- @MaryKimm selves.” And the Governor is showing that with Executive Vice President ocal and national news media Jim Crow, segregation, and white his personal experiences he is willing to pro- Jerry Vernon Lhave given broad coverage of supremacy that continued the cruelty vide the leadership to move forward. 703-549-0004 the events last week com- in other forms. As the Governor explained, “Virginia is a [email protected] memorating the first African en- I am pleased that speakers at the place of contradictions and complexity. … We Editor in Chief slaved people being brought to the Commemoration were honest and are a state that for too long has told a false Steven Mauren Virginia colony in 1619. Certainly the forthright in pointing out the evils of story of ourselves. … The story we tell is insuf- Managing Editor historic research that has been done slavery and its aftermath. I could not ficient and inadequate, especially when it Kemal Kurspahic in recent years has given a truer picture of the have been more proud of our two Senators comes to black history that is American history.” Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly, struggling colony at Jamestown that had been Kaine and Warner, two Congresspersons Bobby By Executive Order the Governor established Ali Khaligh founded in 1607 and that saw significant Scott and Elaine Luria, and Congressional a Commission on African American History Edu- Production Manager: changes 400 years ago this month with the Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass for their hon- cation in the Commonwealth with the purpose Geovani Flores meeting of the first elected representative as- esty and directness about our past and for our of ensuring that the history we teach is true and sembly and with the arrival of the first women need to make amends and stand against any complete. Earlier he had established a Commis- CIRCULATION and enslaved Africans. As a history buff I read form of evils in the future. sion to examine the racial inequities in Virginia Circulation Manager: every version of the 1619 story I could find Our Gov. Ralph Northam was no less critical laws, and there are many that the General As- Ann Oliver and found the speeches at the commemora- of our past. He said about the enslaved Afri- sembly needs to amend out of the Code. [email protected] tive event at Old Point Comfort at Hampton cans, “government did not represent them He has directed his staff to ensure that pro- last week to be enthralling. during the 246 years of slavery. It did not rep- grams and services in the state do not discrimi- The real story did not take place in 1619 resent them through nearly 100 years of Re- nate against anyone because of race or the however but in the 400 years since when sla- construction and Jim Crow and discrimination. color of their skin among other areas where very lasted for nearly 250 more years and rac- And in many ways, it struggles to represent discrimination has occurred. ism, inequality, and injustice continue to to- them today.” The events of 1619 can remind us that there day. Slavery was a horrid institution that re- The Governor said, “if we are going to begin is much work to be done, and we have a Gov- minds us just how cruel some can be to oth- to truly right the wrongs of our four centuries ernor who is willing to provide the leadership ers. Following onto slavery was Reconstruction, of history, if we are going to turn the light of to accomplish it.

4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com with regular admission. Call 703- burke.vawg.cap.gov for more. Calendar 550-9220 or visit www.gunstonhall.org/visit/guide/ FRIDAY/SEPT. 6 upcoming-events. Encore Rocks Fairfax. Weekly rehearsals, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Submit entertainment announcements SUNDAY/SEPT. 1 at Unitarian Universalist Cong. of at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- Films in the Park: Hook (1991). 7 Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. p.m. at Strawberry Park in Mosaic, Oakton. For adults 55 and over, Photos/artwork encouraged. Fairfax. Mosaic’s summer movie regardless of experience or ability, lineup has something for the whole who seek arts education and family. Grab a blanket, friends and performance opportunities under a ONGOING family and watch favorite films professional artist. No auditions are Shir HaLev, the Community underneath the stars. Visit required. Singers learn vocal Jewish Chorale of Northern mosaicdistrict.com/events/event/ technique, proper breathing and Virginia. Rehearsals are held select films-in-the-park-2/. posture, and music literacy. All Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. at concerts are free and open to the Congregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 SUNDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 1-2 public. Fee is $175 for weekly Glenbrook Road, Fairfax. The HO and LEGO Model Trains Show. rehearsals, sheet music, practice CD, Chorale is a friendly, welcoming, 1-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station and performances. Visit adult volunteer choir. Membership in Courtesy of The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax www.encorecreativity.org or call the group is open to all, members of LEGO model train displays by Monty Smith. Station Road, Fairfax Station. The 301-261-5747. Congregation Olam Tikvah and other Potomac Module Crew will have a B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, Northern Virginians. Their repertoire special HO Model Train Show as well 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy consists mainly of Jewish liturgical as a custom LEGO Model Train show free coffee, entertaining callers, a music and also some contemporary HO and LEGO Model Trains Show by Monty Smith over the Labor Day friendly atmosphere, $1,000 Jewish music and some secular The Potomac Module Crew will have a special HO Model Train Show as well as weekend. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5- guaranteed jackpot, treasure chest showtunes, too. Visit a custom LEGO Model Train show by Monty Smith over the Labor Day weekend. 15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visit progressive raffles, and good food carolboydleon.com/shir_halev Sunday-Monday, Sept. 1-2, 1-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 www.fairfax-station.org or call 703- available for purchase. All proceeds Registration Open: NVSO. The 425-9225. go to purchasing fire and rescue Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and un- Northern Virginia Senior Olympics equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com features more than 60 events that der, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225. TUESDAY/SEPT. 3 or call 703-273-3638 for more. challenge the mind as well as the Fairfax Encore Chorale. Weekly body. New games this year: jigsaw Photo courtesy of Lorton Sta rehearsals, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 puzzle and line-dancing. The games p.m. at St. George’s United Methodist run Sept. 14-28. There will be no on- Church, 4910 Ox Road, or older SATURDAY/SEPT. 7 site registration. Online registrations adults, 55 and over, regardless of Ultimate Tailgate Class. 2-3:30 p.m. must be completed by Aug. 31 at experience or ability, who seek arts at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke www.nvso.us. education and performance Lake Road, Burke. Chef Kraft will Fall Art Classes. Sessions begin opportunities under a professional show you how to host the ultimate Saturday, Sept. 14 or Tuesday, Sept. artist. No auditions are required. tailgate this football season. Free. 17 at the Woods Community Centre Singers learn vocal technique, proper Call 703-978-5600 (option 4) or visit at 10100 Wards Grove Circle, Burke. breathing and posture, and music librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Art lessons for 5-8 years, 8 years & literacy. All concerts are free and event/5452937. up and teens/adults. Call the open to the public. Fee is $175 for Annual Crab Feast Dinner. 3:30-6 instructor Carol Zeitlin at 703-250- weekly rehearsals, sheet music, p.m. at Historic Pohick Church, 9301 6930 or visit www.czartlessons.com. practice CD, and performances. Visit Richmond Highway, Lorton. The Art Exhibitions. Through Sept. 15, tion Town Center www.encorecreativity.org or call Pohick Church Annual Crab Feast Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 301-261-5747 Fundraiser, sponsored by the at Torpedo Factory Artists @ Mosaic, Brotherhood of St Andrew, will be 105 District Ave., Fairfax. For the WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 4 held in the Parish Hall. The menu first time, the Torpedo Factory New Volunteer Orientation. 7:30-9 will include crabs, fried fish, steamed Artists’ Association is sharing its p.m. at Providence Community shrimp, potato salad, cole slaw, pork gallery space with a group of student Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax. and chicken barbecue sandwiches, artists. The Torpedo Factory Artists Dogs, cats or bunnies and their and hot dogs for the kids. All are @ Mosaic is a satellite gallery people are needed to join other welcome. $30 per adult (ages 18 and sponsored by the Torpedo Factory Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc. older), $15 for children ages 12-17, Artists’ Association. Visit Community Fair volunteers who make a difference in and children under 12 are free. Call www.torpedofactoryartists.com/ Lorton Station Community Fair features dance performance, DJ music, fitness the community by visiting residents 703-339-6572 for tickets. mosaic/ for more. of nursing homes and assisted living Art Auction Fundraiser. 7:15-10 ❖ demos, facepainting, balloon characters and touch-a-truck. Meet and shop with local “Make Your Mark” is part of the business owners. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2-5 p.m. at Lorton Station Town Center, 9000 facilities. Visit www.fpow.org or call p.m. at Temple B’nai Shalom, 7612 Torpedo Factory Artists’ Associations’ 703-324-5424. Old Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Art Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Free admission. Food and drink available for purchase. effort to provide exhibit with Heart is an evening of art, food, opportunities for gifted artists in the Call 757-897-5724 or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/lorton-station-community-fair- THURSDAY/SEPT. 5 wine and music featuring art, sports community. In this show, each of the tickets-66831626193. Hometown Thursdays: Dirty Gold memorabilia, and Judaica. Food 13 students taking classes from TFAA Brass Band. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Old donations to benefit LCAC. $18 artist and arts educator Marsha station.org or call 703-425-9225. free coffee, entertaining callers, a Town Square, 10415 North St., donation and a can of food. Visit Staiger present one painting that Kingstowne Farmers Market. friendly atmosphere, $1,000 Fairfax. Fairfax’s Hometown www.tbs-online.org or call 703-628- represents their body of work. Fridays, through Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m. in guaranteed jackpot, treasure chest Thursdays concert series takes place 6676. ❖ “Animal Kingdom” is the theme of the the Giant parking lot, 5870 progressive raffles, and good food the first and third Thursdays through Torpedo Factory artists’ exhibit and Kingstowne Towne Center, available for purchase. All proceeds September. A free, family-friendly SUNDAY/SEPT. 8 will showcase the best of what nature Alexandria. Call 703-642-0128 or go to purchasing fire and rescue event for all ages. Visit Early Railroad Tools Exhibit. 1-4 has to offer, including the wild and visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com www.fairfaxva.gov/government/ p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad the tame. farmersmarkets/kingstowne. or call 703-273-3638 for more. parks-recreation/special-events/ Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station (Im)Permanence Continued. Wakefield Farmers Market. hometown-thursdays for more. Road, Fairfax Station. The Fairfax Through Oct. 6 in the McGuireWoods Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. through Oct. SATURDAY/AUG. 31 Volunteering With Aerospace. 7- Station Railroad Museum will have a Gallery, 2nd Floor, Workhouse Arts 30, at Wakefield Park, 8100 Summer Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 8:30 p.m. at Irving Middle School, special exhibit of early railroad tools. Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Braddock Road, Annandale. All Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road, Come learn how these tools were Lorton. A solo exhibition featuring products are grown or produced by Lorton. Join Gunston Hall for a Springfield. Civil Air Patrol Burke used to build and maintain railroads work by Cynthia Myron. Visit the vendors and come from within summer of fun. Each Saturday in Composite Squadron Open House. in the 19th century. Ages 16 and www.WorkhouseArts.org for more. 125 miles. Call 703-642-0128 or visit June, July, and August, stop by for a Learn about Cadet Programs, older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, VMFA: Futures. Through Oct. 6 in the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ historic adventure on the grounds Aerospace Education and Emergency free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or McGuireWoods Gallery, 2nd Floor, farmersmarkets/wakefield. and in the Visitor Center. Included Services. Visit gocivilairpatrol.com or call 703-425-9225. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Lorton Farmers Market. Sundays, 9 Workhouse Way, Lorton. VMFA: a.m.-noon, through Nov. 17, in the Futures showcases artists joining the VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station 2019-2020 Fellowship Program at Blvd., Lorton. Call 703-642-0128 or the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Richmond. farmersmarkets/lorton. Juried Exhibition: Clay Springfield Farmers Market. International. Through Oct. 6 in Saturdays, through Nov. 23, 10 a.m.- COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP the Vulcan Gallery, 1st Floor, 2 p.m. at Springfield Town Center, Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Springfield. Workhouse Way, Lorton. Ceramic Visit www.community-foodworks.org Artist and Educator Peter Beasecker or call 202-697-7768. juried over 300 images to select 52 Burke Farmers Market. Through pieces of art which incorporate a Dec. 21, 8 a.m.-noon at the VRE contemporary spirit as well as a parking lot, 5671 Roberts Parkway, technical mastery of the material for Burke. A great selection of fresh “Loving People to Life” b 2019 Workhouse Clay International. produce, baked goods, seafood, and Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM www.WorkhouseArts.org for more. dairy. All vendors make their own Sunday School 10:10 AM b Crafters Wanted for 2nd Annual food or grow it locally within 125 Sun. Evening – Realtime Worship & Youth 6 PM Fall Craft Show. The Fairfax miles. Call 703-642-0128 or visit Family Night – Wednesday 7:15 PM To Advertise Your Station Railroad Museum will hold www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Home Life Groups, College/Young Adult its 2nd Annual Fall Craft Show and farmersmarkets/burke for more. Ministries, and Living Free Support Groups Community of Worship, LEGO (TM) Train Show on Saturday, Visit our Website: jccag.org Oct. 12, 2019 ,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Email FRIDAY/AUG. 30 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Call 703-778-9418 [email protected] for an B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 application. Visit www.fairfax- 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2019 ❖ 5 News

Springfield Nights Series Ends on a High Note At the final free concert at Burke Lake Park, nearly 500 folks were dancing and singing along with Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) and the Skip Castro Band on Aug. 21. Herrity’s Springfield Nights Summer Concert Series was another great success this year, with average attendance in the 350-450 range. A shout out to the vendors 2 Silos Brew- ing, Peterson’s Ice Cream, and the LaGringa Food Truck, and the generous sponsors. Anti-drunk Driving Campaign Launched in Fairfax

n Tuesday morning, Aug. 20, Fairfax crashes in our county. In 2016, the year before the County Police Chief Colonel Edwin C. squad was deployed, we responded to and investi- ORoessler Jr., Virginia Department of gated 501 alcohol-involved crashes. In 2017, that Motor Vehicles Director of Highway number dropped 19.5 percent to 403 alcohol crashes, Safety John Saunders and Virginia-based Washing- and in 2018, it dropped another 10.1 percent to 362 ton Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) President alcohol-involved crashes. Overall from 2016 to 2018, Kurt Erickson launched the annual statewide anti- there was a 27.7 percent decrease in alcohol-involved drunk driving Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign. crashes investigated by FCPD officers. The DUI law enforcement and public education What You Can Do: campaign continues through Labor Day weekend and ❖ Don’t drink and drive. will resume during Halloween and the holidays. ❖ Plan ahead. If you are planning to drink, arrange Fairfax County Statistics: To date in 2019, there for a designated driver, use a ride sharing company, have been 209 alcohol-involved crashes resulting in or take a taxi. eight fatalities and 106 injuries. Of the eight alco- ❖ If you are with someone who has been drinking, hol-involved fatalities, three involved impaired pe- do not let them drive and try to arrange a sober ride destrians and five were caused by intoxicated driv- for them. ers. ❖ If you are hosting a party where alcohol will be In 2018, there were 362 alcohol-involved crashes served, ensure that your guests leave with a sober resulting in 12 fatalities and 181 injuries. Of the 12 driver. alcohol-involved fatalities, four were the result of ❖ While on the road, report any suspected impaired impaired pedestrians and eight were caused by in- drivers by calling 9-1-1 or non-emergency dispatch toxicated drivers. There were also three fatalities at 703-691-2131. resulting from drivers impaired by drugs. ❖ Communication is important. Parents should talk Working on a Solution to Save Lives: Since it be- to their children about the dangers of impaired driv- gan in 2017, the DWI Enforcement Squad has played ing. a significant role in reducing alcohol-involved Source: FCPD

Bulletin Board Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least DONATIONS NEEDED two weeks before event. School Supply and Backpack will have the supplies they need this Drive. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the fall for its “Collect for Kids” SUNDAY/SEPT. 1 Parent Resource Center, 2334 campaign. A $25 donation will fill a 22 Proven Processes. 1-3 p.m. at Gallows Road, Room 105, Dunn backpack with FCPS approved Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Loring. For the nearly 56,000 supplies for a student. Organize a Road, Oakton. This hands-on students in Fairfax County Public collection drive of new backpacks in experiential class will explore Schools living at the poverty line, your community and bring to one of proven processes that have been obtaining school supplies can be the Collect for Kids drop off found to enhance individual difficult. FCPS is partnering with locations. Visit spiritual growth and help roughly 20 nonprofits and www.collectforkids.org/get-involved See Bulletin, Page 19 businesses to ensure that students or call 703-204-3941.

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From Page 18 Side-Splitting But individuals who struggle with debt, Not Very Funny relationships, and other life challenges. Based on the Law of Attraction principles found in “Ask and It Is Given—Learning to Manifest Your Desires,” written by Esther and Hicks. Donation. By KENNETH B. LOURIE Call 703-281-1767 or visit 22-proven- The most recent near-having-to-think-about-death processes.eventbrite.com. experience I wrote about last week (“Barbosoul”) was quite a shock to my system. WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 4 In spite of all the ups and downs and all-arounds Fairfax County 2019 Candidate Forum: Mt. I’ve experienced over the past 10 and a half not-fun- Vernon District. 7 p.m. at Sherwood Regional ÄSSLKJHUJLY`LHYZ0OHKUL]LYNVULLTV[PVUHSS`[V Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. the place I went to last week. Certainly I’ve thought These candidate forums are nonpartisan. 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Jeanine Barakat of Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station 414 gives a CPR demonstration to twins Noah and Logan Admire, 7, of Springfield and Josie Holet, 6, of Springfield during the 2018 Burke Centre Festival held in September. Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection by Steve Photo Local Media Connection LLC online at www.connectionnewspapers.com Newcomers Where to Give Locally

List of Nonprofits in ❖ Food for Others provides a safety net for people who suddenly face unforeseen emergencies such as a Fairfax County family illness or the loss of a job or a ❖ Northern Virginia Family spouse. Located at 2938 Prosperity Service. Just $50 provides a Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-207- complete holiday meal to a family of 9173. 2938 Prosperity Ave. four. Donate at give.nvfs.org/ [email protected] Hours: holidaydonation or via check payable Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. to “NVFS” with “Operation Turkey” www.foodforothers.org on the memo line, or send grocery store gift cards. Northern Virginia ❖ Ecumenical Community Helping Family Service, attn: Holiday Others (ECHO), 703-569-9160. Initiatives, 10455 White Granite, Open to receive donations at 7205 Drive, Suite 100, Oakton, VA 22124. Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Provides food and financial ❖ Second Story — Abused and assistance to those in short-term Homeless Children’s Refuge, 2100 emergencies, and provides clothing Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182, and household goods to low income 703-506-9191. Second Story families, helping more than 5,000 (formerly Alternative House) people last year. www.echo-inc.org. provides shelter and services for homeless, runaway or abused ❖ Lorton Community Action teenagers, unaccompanied youth, Center (LCAC) will provide and young mothers and their Thanksgiving and Holiday assistance children. Requests for food and to more than 450 families this year. clothing are up more than 50 Thanksgiving and Christmas food percent. second-story.org. baskets along with fulfilling gift wishes for more than 1,000 children ❖ Shepherd’s Center of Oakton and teens will help low-income Vienna providing services, personal families More information at enrichment, volunteer opportunities lortonaction.org/seasonal-assistance/ for adults 50 and over. Currently . Volunteers are needed for these serving 3,000+ mature adults in the events as well. Register online at region. lortonaction.org or call 703/339- 703-281-0538, www.scov.org 5161, ext. 140.

❖ Touching Heart in Herndon is a ❖ Assistance League of Northern nonprofit organization whose mission Virginia is an all-volunteer is to educate children to have giving nonprofit organization that feeds, hearts. www.touchingheart.com, clothes and educates children in 703-901-7355. need. Assistance League’s philanthropic programs touch the ❖ Western Fairfax Christian lives of thousands of children at 11 Ministries — food pantry at 13981 Title I schools in Northern Virginia, Metrotech Drive in Chantilly. For serving children most in need at more information or to sponsor a selected schools in Fairfax and Prince family, call 703-988-9656, ext. 105. William counties and the City of To mail gift cards or send donations Alexandria. To learn more about by check, add a note saying “food volunteer and sponsorship basket program” and send them to: opportunities, contact WFCM, P.O. Box 220802, Chantilly, [email protected] or visit VA 20153. 703-988-9656. www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org

❖ HomeAid builds and renovates ❖ Comfort for America’s facilities that house the homeless, Uniformed Services (CAUSE) and partners with many local ensures that recuperating service organizations to do so. 3684 members have opportunities for Centerview Drive, Suite 110B, recreation and social interaction and Chantilly, VA 20151. receive concrete signs of appreciation www.homeaidnova.org/ for all that they have done. 4114 Legato Road Suite B, Fairfax, VA ❖ FACETS helps parents, their children 22033, 703-591-4968, cause-usa.org and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in the Fairfax area, a ❖ Shelter House provides crisis partner in efforts to end intervention, safe housing and homelessness in Fairfax County. supportive services to promote self- FACETS is always in need of sufficiency for homeless families and volunteers, and offers a variety of victims of domestic violence in one-time and ongoing opportunities. Fairfax County. 703-865-4251 or www.shelterhouse.org/get-involved/ [email protected]. www.facetscares.org. 10640 Page ❖ United Community, Mount Vernon, Ave., Suite 300, Fairfax VA 22030 703-768-7106, 7511 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306 assists low- ❖ Britepaths For 35 years, Britepaths, income families and individuals formerly known as Our Daily Bread, living along the Route 1 Corridor, has been helping to stabilize low- United Community provides housing income working families, build programs as well as a Workforce resilience through financial literacy Development Center to help prepare and mentoring, and provide seasonal people for moving forward with their supports. britepaths.org jobs. Last year, for the holidays, donations of nearly 10,000 toys, ❖ Fairfax City Area FISH (For books, games, clothing, and other Immediate Sympathetic Help) helps gifts ensured a joy-filled holiday for local people who are in temporary more than 1,200 children in 600 need of life’s basic necessities such as families. 7511 Fordson Road, food, clothing, and financial Alexandria VA 22306. assistance for rent, mortgage www.ucmagency.org payments, utilities, and medical Donations of cash/checks and gift cards treatments. FISH also provides are also welcome. limited transportation for doctor appointments and food delivery. 703- ❖ National Capital Food Bank, 222-0880 fairfaxfish.org/ 6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, serving all of Northern Virginia, 703-541- ❖ Lamb Center, 3063. www.capitalareafoodbank.org www.thelambcenter.org, day center for homeless, Fairfax 703-691-3178. See Giving, Page 5 2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide

Learn about the history of the Fitzgerald Family and how the Braddock District came to be at Oak Hill Day.

Braddock Basics Photos contributed Wakefield Chapel was built in 1899 by Civil War era Union officer and Methodist pastor Reverend E. W. Wakefield. for Newcomers Top Ten Supervisor Cook’s Top Ten Events, Places: Activities, resources, and opportunities for all to enjoy. Braddock Nights Lake Accotink Audrey Moore Center By John C. Cook George Mason University Supervisor - Braddock Northern Virginia Community College District Burke Centre Festival The Wakefield Chapel Oak Hill Day t is an honor to wel- Fairfax Corner come you to Fairfax Fairfax Govt Center – Celebrate Fairfax ICounty and the Braddock District. As you will soon discover, this County is THE BRADDOCK DISTRICT has a strong filled with activities, resources, and oppor- tradition of providing music and cultural tunities for all to enjoy. I would like to high- events to the community. Each year, my of- light a few in Braddock. fice hosts a free summer concert series There are more than 50 parks in our dis- called Braddock Nights, which features pro- trict alone that provide lush greenspace, fessional artists at Lake Accotink Park and activities for the family, and a place for ev- Royal Lake Park. At George Mason eryone to connect with nature. Lake University’s EagleBank Arena, concert-goers Accotink Park is the environmental gem of can see the hottest musical acts and enter- the Braddock District, with a scenic 50-acre tainers year round in the 10,000 seat sta- lake and a variety of activities surrounding dium. Also on campus is George Mason’s it. Visitors can play mini-golf, rent boats, Center for the Arts. Students, faculty, and walk a 4-mile loop trail, ride a carousel, and renowned international artists present the enjoy the well-stocked snack bar. best of classical music, opera, jazz, world Another outdoor locale residents enjoy is music, dance, theater, global music and Royal Lake Park. There, families can enjoy dance, and more. playgrounds and easy walking trails around There is no shortage of restaurants to a smaller, but beautiful lake. Nature lovers choose from in the Braddock District. Uni- and outdoorsmen will feel right at home versity Mall, located just across from George here. Mason University, has plenty of eateries, Our top-notch schools provide rigorous shops, a newly renovated Giant grocery academics and award winning store, and the University Mall Theatres. extracurriculars to all students. Every year, Fairfax Corner is another exceptional our elementary and middle schools receive shopping center with popular restaurants. top-scores in state and national standard- After a meal you can watch a movie at the ized testing. Meanwhile, our three top-rated Cinemark Fairfax Corner 14 Theater, take high schools — Lake Braddock, W.T. the kids to the “splash pad,” or go shopping Woodson, and Robinson — produce scores at the numerous boutiques throughout the of national merit scholars and countless main street-style center. We welcomed sev- champions in sports, music, arts and more. eral new restaurants to the community re- George Mason University and Northern Vir- cently, including Chick-Fil-A, CAVA, and ginia Community College offer first-rate Waranku. The amount of restaurant choices higher education to Braddock residents and here is pleasantly overwhelming. contribute immensely to the Braddock neighborhood. Lake Accotink is the perfect place to get the family outside and enjoy nature. See Braddock, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 ❖ 3 Newcomers Viewpoints What do you like best about the Burke-Springfield area? —Mike Salmon

“Close to my work, no shortage “Having friends to of employment.” hang out with.” – Jacob Wheeler, – An Tran, works manager at at Wash Fair. Wash Fair, graduated from Lee High School.

“We do have parks in the area that make you feel like you’re in the forest. To see nature, the forest, the animals.” Photos by Mike Salmon/The Connection – Dylan Van Balen, Paddleboats are popular on Lake Accotink Lake Accotink Park Naturalist, graduate of Longwood Uni- Braddock for Newcomers versity. From Page 3 FOR FUN family events, don’t miss Cel- Historians will enjoy the many different ebrate Fairfax! at the Government Center in landmarks and destinations in the Braddock June, an exciting County-wide carnival and District. The Oak Hill Mansion in Annandale musical event fit for the whole family. Good is a Georgian-style manor built in 1790. It Charlotte, Sugar Ray, and Gin Blossoms is the last standing of three properties owned headlined this year’s shows. The Burke Cen- by the Fitzhugh family, who played signifi- tre Festival in September, featuring music, cant roles in the Revolutionary War and Civil an arts and crafts show, and community dis- War. The mansion was also the site of a piv- plays and demonstrations, is a wonderful otal Civil War ambush called the “Oak Hill and very popular local celebration. Kitchen Skirmish.” Another popular historic I hope you take advantage of everything landmark is Wakefield Chapel. Built in 1899, Braddock has to offer. If you have any this place of worship was named after a questions on local government matters or Union soldier-turned-pastor named E.W. the area please call my office at 703-425- Wakefield. Visiting these sites helps you 9300. As always, I am honored and understand the significance Braddock pleased to serve you as your Braddock played in the course of American history. District Supervisor.

“There’s so many things to do.” - Aly D’Anna, right, and Ramsha Baig, boat attendees at Lake Accotink.

At Lake Accotink, Barred Owls like this one on display hunt the stream valley.

“Lee District Park and the splash park, the different activities we find for the little ones.” – Emily and William Nehring, 1, Springfield

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From Page 2 improve their lives and break the cycle of incarceration. Friends of Guest House offers the ❖ Homestretch is the largest provider of only program for women of its kind in Northern transitional housing in Fairfax County and offers Virginia. One East Luray Ave., Alexandria, VA a services to help the homeless better their lives 22301-2025, 703-549-8072, through education. Email: [email protected], [email protected]; 703-237-2035 friendsofguesthouse.org/ x125; homestretchva.org/volunteer/ ❖ Wright to Read 703-299-9854, ❖ Pathway Homes focuses on providing housing www.wrighttoread.org Provides volunteer- and support services to individuals with serious based, 1:1 tutoring and mentoring to City of mental illnesses, with the mission to help these Alexandria public elementary school children in individuals reach their full potential and lead need. stable lives. They offer both in-home programs, Funds are needed to provide field trips and semi-independent houses and assisted living enrichment activities, books and other resources. facilities. 10201 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 200, For more information about Wright to Read and Fairfax, VA 22030. 703-876-0390 becoming a “Tutor/Mentor” please see our [email protected] website. www.pathwayhomes.org www.pathwayhomes.org/support-pathway/ ❖ Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia transforms the lives of lower-income ❖ Good Shepherd Housing and Family families in need by providing affordable Services, 8305-17B Richmond Highway, PO homeownership opportunities in Alexandria, Box 15096, Alexandria, VA, 22039. 703-768- Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church. Learn more 9419, www.goodhousing.org/ The mission of at www.habitatnova.org. Good Shepherd Housing (GSH) is to reduce homelessness, increase community support, and ❖ Alice’s Kids (@alicewillhelp) aliceskids.org promote self-sufficiency. GSH housing manages P.O. Box 60, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 When a more than 70 housing units. child is raised in poverty they suffer both publicly and privately. When there is no food in ❖ Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater the refrigerator, no electricity nor heat, these Washington Fairfax Area operates clubs in are hardships that they can keep hidden from two of the neediest areas of the county, Culmore their peers. But, when that same child can’t and Mount Vernon/ Route 1 corridor, focusing afford to pay for the band field trip, a pair of on character and academic success. glasses, a chorus outfit or a new pair of shoes, www.bgcgw.org/fairfax these are indignities that are evident to their classmates. Alice’s Kids pays for these relatively ❖ Christian Relief Services, 8301 RIchmond inexpensive items in the hopes of preserving the Highway, Suite 900, Alexandria, VA 22309, 703- dignity of the child. We help children from all 317-9086, 703-317-9690 christianrelief.org/ over the Mount Vernon area through small acts of kindness. ❖ Friends of Guest House Northern Virginia offers structure, supervision, support and ❖ SHARE of McLean operates a food pantry; assistance to female ex-offenders who want to See Giving, Page 9

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 ❖ 5 Newcomers and Community Guide Dranesville District, Candidates, School Board Anastasia S. Karloutsos Fairfax County Ardavan Mobasheri Dates and Deadlines for Chairman, Board of Elaine V. Tholen Supervisors Jeffrey C. McKay (D) Hunter Mill District, Joseph F. Galdo (R) School Board Election Day Laura Ramirez Drain Commonwealth’s Attor- Melanie K. Meren ❖ On or About Sept. 20: Absentee Voting begins ney at the Office of Elections, 12000 Government Cen- Steve T. Descano (D) Lee District, School ter Pkwy., Conference Rooms 2/3, Fairfax Jonathan L. Fahey (I) Board ❖ Oct. 15: Voter Registration Deadline. In-person: Tamara J. Derenak Kaufax, 5 p.m., online: 11:59 p.m. Sheriff incumbent ❖ Oct. 29: Deadline to request an absentee ballot Stacey Ann Kincaid (D) by mail, 5 p.m. Christopher F. De Carlo (I) Mason District, School ❖ Nov. 2 Final day to vote absentee in-person, 5 Board p.m. Board of Supervisors, Ricardy J. Anderson ❖ Nov. 5: Deadline to return your ballot to the District Representatives Tom L. Pafford Office of Elections, 7 p.m. Braddock District ❖ Nov. 5: Election Day, Polling Places open 6 a.m. James R. Walkinshaw (D) Mount Vernon District, to 7 p.m. S. Jason Remer (R) School Board Carey Chet Campbell (I) Pamela C. Ononiwu Fairfax County Office of Elections, Steven D. Mosley Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 Dranesville District Karen L. Corbett Sanders, in- p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. John W. Foust (D) incumbent cumbent 12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323 Nov. 2 Final day to vote absentee in-per- Ed. R. Martin (R) Fairfax, VA 22035 son, 5 p.m. Providence District, 703-222-0776 TTY 711 Hunter Mill District School Board [email protected] ❖ Member School Board. vote for one in your dis- Walter L. Acorn (D) unop- Andrea L. “Andi “ Bayer www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ trict posed Jung Byun ❖ Soil and Water Conservation Director Northern Karl V. Frisch When you register to vote in Virginia, you DO NOT Virginia District Lee District register to vote by party. Virginia is an Open Primary ❖ School Bonds Referenda Rodney L. Lusk (D) unop- Springfield District, state which means that any registered voter in Vir- posed School Board ginia can vote in either a Democratic or Republican Laura Jane H. Cohen primary. When both parties are holding a primary Voter Registration and Voter Mason District R. Kyle McDaniel election, you will be asked which primary you want Photo ID Opportunities Penelope A. “Penny” Gross Elizabeth L. Schultz, incum- to vote in when you check in to vote with your photo (D) incumbent bent The Office of Elections is open during normal busi- ID. Note, you may only vote in one primary. Gary N. Aiken (R) ness hours to provide residents the opportunity to Sully District, School register to vote or obtain a free voter photo ID if Mount Vernon District Board needed. The Office of Elections also provides resi- Voter ID Requirements: Daniel G. “Dan” Storck (D) in- Stella G. Pekarsky dents opportunities to attend offsite events through- Per Virginia law effective July 1, 2014, all residents cumbent, unopposed Tom A. Wilson, incumbent out the year. must provide valid photo identification when they vote in-person. Please consult the VA Department of Providence District Soil and Water Conserva- Elections for the most up to date information regard- Upcoming Voter Photo ID Dalia A. Palchik (D) tion Director Northern ing acceptable forms of voter photo ID. Virginia District Many types of photo ID are acceptable for voting Events Springfield District Vote for Three in Virginia. You only need to show ONE acceptable ❖ Sept. 7 and Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sherwood Regional Linda D. Sperling (D) C. Jane Dudik photo ID to vote. Photo IDs can be used to vote up to Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 Patrick S. “Pat” Herrity (R) in- Chris E. Koerner ❖ Aug. 27, 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Burke Lake Gardens, one year after the ID has expired. Acceptable forms Thursday, 9608 Old Keene Mill Rd., Burke, VA 22015 cumbent Christopher A. Bowen of valid identification: Virginia driver’s license, Vir- ❖ Sept. 10, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., Leewood Healthcare Center, Edward F. McGovern ginia DMV-issued photo ID, United States passport, Tuesday, 7120 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003 Sully District Jonah E. “Jet” Thomas ❖ Sept. 11, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Arleigh Burke Pavilion, Employer-issued photo ID, Student photo ID issued Wednesday, 1739 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101 Kathy L. Smith (D), incum- Monica A. Billger by a school, college, or university located in Virginia, ❖ Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Chesterbrook Residences, bent Gerald Owen “Jerry” Peters Other U.S. or Virginia government-issued photo ID, Monday, 2030 Westmoreland St., Falls Church, VA 22043 Srilekha R. Palle (R) Jr., incumbent ❖ Sept. 20, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., The Virginian, Friday, 9229 Tribal enrollment or other tribal photo ID, Virginia Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031 Voter Photo ID card ❖ Sept. 23, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads, Monday, 3440 South Jefferson St., Falls School Board School Bond Church, VA 22041 If you get to your polling place without acceptable ❖ Sept. 24, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Sunrise at Reston Town School Board At-Large Ballot Question photo ID, you can vote a provisional ballot. You will Center, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., 1778 (vote for three) This is the text of the public school be given instructions on what to do so your vote can Fountain Dr., Reston, VA 20190 Abrar E. Omeish ❖ bond question that will be on the count. Sept. 24, 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m., Hunters Woods at Trails Cheryl A. Buford Nov. 5, 2019, general election ballot: Edge, Tuesday, 2222 Colt Necks Rd., Reston, VA 20191 Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, ❖ Sept. 25, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., Tall Oaks Assisted Living, Priscilla M. DeStefano contract a debt, borrow money, and Wednesday, 12052 North Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20192 Rachna Sizemore Heizer OFFICES ON THE BALLOT, ❖ Sept. 26, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., The Crossings at Chantilly, issue capital improvement bonds in Thursday, 2980 Centreville Rd., Herndon, VA 20171 Vinson Palathingal the maximum aggregate principal Fairfax County ❖ Sept. 28, Noon until 4 p.m., Reston Multicultural Festival - Ilryong Moon, incumbent amount of $360,000,000 for the pur- Lake Anne Plaza, Saturday, 2310 Colt Necks Rd., Reston, Karen A. Keys-Gamarra, in- poses of providing funds, in addition ❖ Member Virginia Senate, vote for one in your VA 20191 to funds from school bonds previ- ❖ Oct. 1, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., The Woodlands Retirement cumbent ously authorized, to finance, district including reimbursement to the ❖ Community, Tuesday, 4320 Forest Hill Dr., Fairfax, VA Member House of Delegates, vote for one in your 22030 Braddock District, School County for temporary financing for, ❖ district Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., 2019 First Baptist Church of Board the costs of school improvements, ❖ Merrifield Harvest Festival, Saturday, 8122 Ransell Rd., including acquiring, building, ex- Commonwealth’s Attorney, vote for one Zia Tompkins ❖ Falls Church, VA 22042 panding and renovating properties, Sheriff, vote for one ❖ Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sherwood Regional Library, Megan O. McLaughlin, in- including new sites, new buildings or ❖ Chairman Board of Supervisors, vote for one 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 additions, renovations and improve- ❖ cumbent ❖ Member School Board at Large Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. until Noon, Heatherwood/Burke Health ments to existing buildings, and Care, Monday, 9642 Burke Lake Rd., Burke, VA 22015 ❖ Member Board of Supervisors. vote for one in furnishing and equipment, for the Fairfax County public school system? your district —See MORE ON ELECTIONS, Page 13

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House of Delegates District 34 By Sharon Bulova, Kathleen J. Murphy (D), Chairman incumbent, Fairfax County Board of Gary G. Pan (R) Supervisors

District 35 hen I was first Mark L. Keam (D), incumbent, Welected to the unopposed Board of Supervi- sors in 1987 the Braddock District 36 District was called Annandale. Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum, Fairfax County’s population incumbent, unopposed (now 1.15 million) was treatment instead of incar- approximately 746,600. There ceration; District 37 was no VRE (Virginia Railway ❖ Updated the County’s David L. Bulova (D), incum- Express Commuter Rail Environmental Vision to bent, unopposed System) nor was there a include a new focus on Energy Springfield Franconia Metro Efficiency and Climate; District 38 Station or a Fairfax County ❖ Strengthened collabora- L. Kaye Kory (D), incumbent, Parkway. When I took office as tion between the Board of unopposed a freshman Supervisor in Supervisors and the School January 1988, Fairfax County Board in the areas of budget District 39 was, for the most part, a development, land use Nick O. Bell (R) rapidly growing suburban planning and joint environ- Vivian E. Watts (D), incumbent bedroom community. Tysons mental initiatives; was still just a shopping mall. ❖ Reduced homelessness by District 40 I will be retiring at the end nearly 50% employing a Dan I. Helmer (D) of December, after serving 31 Housing First strategy to put a Timothy D. “Tim” Hugo (R), years on the Fairfax County roof over homeless individu- incumbent Board of Supervisors — 11 als’ heads and connecting years as Chairman and 20 them to resources needed to District 41 Archive photo years before that as the help them get back on their Eileen Filler-Corn (D), incum- Nov. 5: Election Day, Polling Places open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Braddock District Supervisor. feet; bent What I have come to under- ❖ Lastly, and most impor- John M. Wolfe (I) stand over these many years is tantly, our Board, in partner- Rachel D. Mace (L) that the one thing you can be ship with the School Board, District 86 certain of is that things will established One Fairfax, a District 42 Ibraheem S. Samirah (D), incumbent, unopposed change. Indeed, a lot has social and racial equity Kathy K. L. Tran (D), incumbent changed over that span of compact, to ensure that ALL Steve P. Adragna (R) Virginia State Senate time. residents of Fairfax County During the past decade have access to equitable District 43 District 30 while I have had the honor to opportunities for success. Mark D. Sickles (D), incumbent Adam P. Ebbin (D), incumbent, unopposed serve you as Chairman, Richard T. Hayden (R) Fairfax County has: I have been deeply honored District 31 ❖ Navigated the financial to serve the residents of District 44 Barbara A. Favola (D), incumbent, unopposed crises caused by the Great Fairfax County for these many Paul E. Krizek (D), incumbent, Recession with the County’s years. I will really miss this Richard T. Hayden (R) District 32 coveted triple A bond rating job! Jurisdictions throughout Janet D. Howell (D), incumbent by all three rating agencies the country look to Fairfax District 45 Arthur G. Purves (R) still intact; County as a leader and Mark H. Levine (D), incumbent, unopposed ❖ Welcomed Metro’s Silver innovator, and I am proud, District 33 Line to Tysons and Reston, working with my colleagues District 46 Jennifer B. Boysko (D), incumbent with a station at Dulles on the Board and our excel- Charniele L. Herring (D), incumbent, unopposed Suzanne D. Fox (R) Airport to open next year; lent County staff, to have led ❖ Ushered in new land use our county to where it is District 47 District 34 plans for Tysons and other today. Fairfax County is an Patrick A. Hope (D), incumbent, unopposed J. C. “Chap” Petersen (D), incumbent, unopposed aging commercial and indus- awesome place, with a culture trial areas of the County in of engagement, acceptance of District 48 District 35 need of revitalization; different cultures and back- Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan (D), incumbent, Richard L. “Dick” Saslaw (D), incumbent, ❖ Reengineered our police grounds and a willingness to unopposed unopposed policies to include more work together to resolve transparency and de-escala- conflicts. District 49 District 36 tion tactics with a focus on Fairfax County is poised for Alfonso H. Lopez (D), incumbent Scott A. Surovell (D), incumbent, unopposed the sanctity of life; many exciting opportunities Terry W. Modglin (I) ❖ Created Diversion First, a ahead. I am confident the District 37 program for people with next Board of Supervisors, in District 53 Dave W. Marsden (D), incumbent, unopposed mental illness or developmen- partnership with members of Marcus B. Simon (D), incumbent, unopposed tal disabilities, experiencing the community, will continue District 39 an encounter with law the positive momentum we District 67 George L. Barker (D), incumbent enforcement to receive are known for. Karrie K. Delaney (D), incumbent, unopposed S. W. “Dutch” Hillenburg (R) www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 ❖ 7 Newcomers and Community Guide Braddock: Year-round Festival

Andrew Kraak, who works in Fairfax, and his fiance Gretchen Pascolini enjoy the rainy Sunday Brew with music from Herr Metal at Celebrate Fairfax festival 2019.

Photo by Tom Manning/ The Connection

The Hawaiian All-Stars per- form at the Burke Centre Festival 2018. Photo by Mike Salmon/The Connection Sunset over Lake Accotink was a perfect reading spot for Megan Huber at .2018 Braddock Nights.

Photo by Steve Hibbard/ The Connection

In spite of the rain, the crowds at the Burke Centre Festival 2018 were still healthy.

Photo by Steve Hibbard/ The Connection

At the Burke Historical Society’s booth at the Burke Centre Festival 2018 are (from left): Sherry Slawski, Charlene Heermans, Bill Mindak, and Barbara Keller. Photo by Tom Manning/The Connection Photo by Andrew Kraak, who works in Fairfax, and his fiance Steve Hibbard/ Gretchen Pascolini enjoy the rainy Sunday Brew with The Connection music from Herr Metal at Celebrate Fairfax festival 2019.

8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Giving From Page 5 provides assistance to families to avoid eviction, keep utilities on and meet other needs in a crisis. Share of McLean will provide holiday assistance to more than 250 needy families (630-plus people) this year. Each family will receive a grocery gift card in November along with a bag filled with pantry staples and traditional items. In December, our families will be welcomed to a festive party, served a light meal, and Santa will travel all the way from the North Pole to take photographs with the children. Each person will receive a “wish” gift and families will be given a grocery gift card, a bag filled with toiletries, and a jug of laundry detergent. Help us help our neighbors in need by fulfilling a wish or donating Walmart, Target, Giant, or Safeway gift cards. Contact Chris Wilbur at [email protected] for more information. Visit www.shareofmclean.org for more info about Share.

❖ Cornerstones, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, serving Reston and Herndon. 571-323-9555, www.cornerstonesva.org. Nonprofit providing support and advocacy for those in need of food, shelter, affordable housing, quality childcare, and other human services. Programs and services include the Embry Rucker Community Shelter, Emergency Food Pantry, Hypothermia Prevention Program, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Gifts for Kids and annual Coat Drive. Alacia Earley at 571-323-9568 or [email protected].

❖ Herndon-Reston FISH (Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help), 336 Victory Drive, Herndon, 703-391- 0105 herndonrestonfish.org Herndon-Reston FISH has assisted local residents in short term crises by since 1969. FISH provides Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help by responding to emergency requests for rent, transportation, utilities, medical prescriptions and other needs. FISH operates The Bargain Loft, a thrift store, which needs donations of good quality saleable items, accepting and selling art, furniture, jewelry, household linens, dishes, pots and pans, books, women’s designer clothing (clean and on hangers), puzzles, games, collectibles, small electronics and much more. If you have store questions, call 703-437- 0600. Herndon-Reston FISH also provides Holiday Food & Gift Baskets during the November and December season.

❖ LINK, serving Herndon, Chantilly, Loudoun and more. Every year the goal is to provide each family with a week’s worth of non-perishable food in November and again in December. When funds allow, grocery gift cards are also included. In November, clients also receive a voucher for coats and warm clothing. In December, children 16 and under receive gifts. [email protected]. 703- 437-1776 www.linkagainsthunger.org.

❖ Committee for Helping Others (CHO), Vienna, organized in 1969 by a group of churches and individuals in the Dunn Loring, Merrifield, Oakton, Vienna community to provide simple, loving charity to those in need. Last year 450 children had a special Christmas through the annual Christmas Store. 703-281- 7614, www.cho-va.com

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Paddleboats are popular on Lake Accotink

A piece of local history: In December 1862 Confederate soldiers burned the railroad bridge over Accotink Creek. Its replacement is still in use today.

Photos by Mike Salmon/ At Lake Accotink, Barred Owls hunt the stream The Connection valley.

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Postcards from Lorton

Looking out the pro shop win- dow at Pohick Golf Course.

A foursome on the green.

Galas need wine glasses At the Workhouse Art at the Workhouse. Center, sculptures come in many forms.

Photos by Mike Salmon/ The Connection

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Cornerstones. Presented by Beloved Yoga. September 2019 www.belovedyoga.com. MONDAY/SEPT. 2 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 5-7 Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m.- at Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St., midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight; and Herndon. Great music, a craft show, food, 12 Sunday, 11 a.m.-7p.m. Fairfax County wineries and micro-brews and culinary Government Center, 12000 Government Center demonstrations. Visit herndon-va.gov/ Parkway, Fairfax. Musical performances, rides, recreation/special-events/labor-day-festival for games and food. Call 703-324-3247 or visit more. www.celebratefairfax.com/.

Photo by Mercia Hobs JUNE-AUGUST SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 7-8 Reston Concerts on the Town. Fridays, 7:30- Burke Centre Festival. 9:30 am-5 pm at Burke 10 p.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion. Bring Centre Conservancy lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live 6060 Burke Centre Parkway Burke. Festival music in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. Rain includes an Arts & Craft Fair, festival food or shine. Presented by Reston Town Center, vendors, amusement rides, pony rides, musical Boston Properties, and Reston Town Center entertainment provided by local and nationally Association. Alcohol permitted at restaurants recognized performers, nature shows, after- only. 11900 Market Street, Reston. Visit hours Wine Garden. Visit www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.

on/The Connection Great Falls Concerts on the Green. www.burkecentreweb.com/ Sundays, sub_category_list.asp?category=19&title=Burke+Centre+Festival 6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre Green. Come for more. out with your picnic baskets and chairs for an entertaining evening of free, live music! 776 Walker Road, Great Falls. Visit SATURDAY/SEPT. 14 www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the- Dulles Day Plane Pull. At Dulles International green/. Arts in the Parks. Airport, Dulles. The 2019 Dulles Day Family Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10 Festival & Plane Pull is a full day of excitement a.m. Performance venues include Burke Lake with airplane and auto exhibits, the children’s Park Amphitheater, E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater, Mason District Park zone and bus pull, varied displays and activities, The whirl and twirl of rides by Cole Shows Amusement Company at- vendors, food and entertainment. Visit Amphitheater, and Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor www.planepull.com for more. tracted crowds during the Fairfax County 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival held Center. Entertain children, teach them the at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an SATURDAY/SEPT. 28 informal kid-friendly atmosphere, and forge a Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival connection between kids and parks. Visit Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. The Reston www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ Enjoy old-fashioned family fun with carnival games, rides and tempting foods. Friday features the free arts-in-the-parks for more. Multicultural Festival celebrates all the Big Truck Night event from 5-7:30 p.m. “No Horn” hour is from 5-6 p.m. Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. on Sat- entertainment, dress, food, and cultural urday. Stop by the 4-H Fair throughout the weekend as exhibitors display their winning entries and get treasures from all over the world that are all their farm animals ready to show. Try a turn at farm chores, watch stage entertainment and enjoy horse July 2020 here in Reston. Rain or shine. Free. Visit and livestock shows. In August at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Admission to www.restoncommunitycenter.com/attend- Herndon 4th of July Celebration. Bready Park the 4-H Fair and Carnival is free; $10 per car parking fee on Saturday and Sunday. Visit shows-events-exhibits/reston-multicultural- at the Herndon Community Center, 814 festival for more. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details. Ferndale Ave., Herndon. A family-fun event featuring games, arts and craft activities, bingo, SATURDAY/DEC. 7 THURSDAYS/MAY-AUGUST food face painting, balloon artists, and fireworks. Visit www.herndon-va.gov/ October 2019 Living Saviour’s Holiday Bazaar at 5500 Ox Take a Break Concert Series. 7-9 p.m. Lake recreation/special-events/4th-of-july for more. Road Fairfax Station. Event is 9: a.m-3 p.m. This Anne Plaza, 11404 Washington Plaza W, Reston. Great Falls 4th of July Celebration & THURSDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 10-12 is a family event with free admission. Shop a On Thursdays, take a break with this outdoor Parade. 5K Walk Run, Blood Drive, Little Fairfax’s Fall for the Book Festival. 4400 variety of vendors including small business and concert series. Visit Patriot Parade, and floats, horses, antique cars University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy literature and homemade arts and crafts. There will also be a www.restoncommunitycenter.com/take-a-break and pets making a loop in the Main Parade. hear authors give readings at the Fall for the Silent Auction with proceeds benefiting local for a weekly lineup. Fireworks start after dusk. Book Festival. Visit www.fallforthebook.org for hypothermia shelters this winter. Visit www.celebrategreatfalls.org/4th-of-july- more. www.eventbrite.com/e/living-saviors-third- celebration-parade/ annual-holiday-bazaar-tickets- FRIDAYS/MAY-AUGUST Vienna 4th of July Festival and Fireworks 64259195985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch for more. Herndon Friday Night Live! 6:30 p.m. 777 Show. Live musical entertainment, arts and SATURDAY/OCT. 5 Lynn St., Herndon. Listen to great music on crafts for kids, antique and classic car show and Taste of Annandale. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tom Davis Friday nights during the summer. Visit fireworks. Visit www.viennava.gov for more. Drive in central Annandale, between Columbia herndonrocks.com/schedule.php for more. April 2020 Fairfax’s Independence Day Celebration. In Pike and John Marr Drive. The fifth annual the Downtown Fairfax Historic District. Taste of Annandale will showcase local APRIL 18-25 Independence day parade, historical tours, restaurants during a daylong family-friendly Historic Garden Week. This eight-day statewide June 2020 games, entertainment and fireworks. Visit celebration aimed at building community spirit, event provides visitors with a unique Springfield Days. South Run Park, 7550 www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/ engaging young people, and promoting local opportunity to see elaborate gardens with more Reservation Drive, Springfield. Springfield Days independence-day-celebration businesses. Other activities include a 5K; than 2,000 flower arrangements created by the is a community-wide celebration that includes a Obon Festival. Highlighting Japanese culture at multicultural music, dance, and other live Garden Club of Virginia Members. Visit 5K run, “Pet Fest” and car show. Visit Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane, entertainment; a chili cook-off; and much more. www.va.gardenweek.org for more. www.springfielddays.com for more. Fairfax Station. Visit www.ekoji.org for more. Visit tasteofannandale.com for more Cardboard Regatta. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, JULY-AUGUST THURSDAY-MONDAY/OCT. 24-28 May 2020 Springfield. Featured during Springfield Days, Braddock Nights Concert Series. Fridays, witness the cardboard boat creations race along 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Washington West Film Festival. Screening Great Falls Artfest on the Green. On the Great Lake Accotink’s shoreline at 2 p.m. $4 vehicle Accotink Park Road, Springfield or Royal Lake events in Reston, Arlington and other local Falls Village Green. Great Falls Studios Spring fee. Call 703-569-0285 or email Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Listen areas. For tickets and schedule visit Art Show and Sale under the big tent and a few [email protected]. Visit to musical performances in the great outdoors. wwfilmfest.com. little tents, too. This annual event is a show and www.springfielddays.com for more. sale highlighting Great Falls Studios members Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Festival. 11 both at Great Falls Grange & Schoolhouse and in performances/braddock-nights for location and a.m.-6 p.m. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull the working studios in Great Falls Village schedule. November 2019 Run Drive, Centreville. A fun-filled day with Centre. Visit www.greatfallsart.org/artfest/ Great Falls Annual Charity Golf food, musical entertainment and more. Visit FRIDAY/NOV. 29 www.vintagevirginia.com for more. Tournament. Hidden Creek Country Club. August 2020 Reston Holiday Parade at Reston Town Center, Lake Anne Chalk on the Water Festival. 11 1711 Club House Road, Reston. Join for a Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival. At 11900 Market St. Reston. Holiday parade with a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington morning or afternoon round of golf and support Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, tree lighting, sing along, and more. Visit Plaza, Reston. Chalk on the Water is a two-day three Great Falls elementary schools. Herndon. Enjoy old-fashioned family fun with www.fxva.com/event/reston-holiday-parade- street-painting festival where participants will Opportunities for sponsorships and volunteering tree-lighting-sing-along-%26-more/22348/ for create street art. Festival goers can purchase a carnival games, rides and tempting foods. Friday are available. Visit www.celebrategreatfalls.org. more. “plot” of brick space on the plaza and paint to features the free Big Truck Night event from 5- their hearts delight whatever flows from their 7:30 p.m. “No Horn” hour is from 5-6 p.m. THURSDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 28-31 imagination. Visit www.chalkonthewater.com. Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by the Taste of Reston. Reston Town Center, 11900 4-H Fair throughout the weekend as exhibitors December 2019 Herndon Festival 2020. Thursday, 6-10 p.m.; Market St., Reston. Carnival games and rides display their winning entries and get their farm Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; with a family fun zone. Visit animals ready to show. Try a turn at farm SUNDAY/DEC. 1 and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Northwest www.restontaste.com for more. chores, watch stage entertainment and enjoy Great Falls Celebration of Lights at Village Federal Credit Union, 200 Spring St., Herndon. Love Your Body Yoga Festival. Yoga studios horse and livestock shows.Thursday and Friday Field. 3:45-6:30 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of Four day outdoor festival with three and wellness centers of Northern Virginia will be – free parking and discount tickets for unlimited the season with a Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy entertainment stages, two fireworks displays, offering classes, services, and information on rides. Admission to the 4-H Fair and Carnival is hot chocolate and seasonal music. Visit Kid’s Alley with children’s art area, arts and craft ways to care for your body, along with live free; $10 per car parking fee on Saturday and celebrategreatfalls.org/event/celebration-of- show and more. All ages. Visit entertainment and activities for children. Sunday. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ lights/ for more info. www.herndonfestival.net for more. Donations to participate in classes benefit frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details.

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