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Thousands of area residents celebrated Independence Day a little early at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton on July 2, 2016.

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File Photo by Tim Peterson www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJune 29 - July 5, 2017 Fairfaxonline Station/Clifton/Lorton at www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected]

Members of the company of “The Complete History of Fairfax: The The cast of “The Complete History of Fairfax: The Musical” include (from Musical,” include (from left): Jesse Pollack, Christopher McDonnell, left): Christopher McDonnell, Hillary Leersnyder, Jesse Pollack, and Alex Chris Mayhew (pianist and arranger of the show), Alex Poirier, Alex Poirier. Bulova, and Hillary Leersnyder. A Musical About Fairfax History at Lorton Stage Playwright Alex Bulova’s “The Complete Where & When “The Complete History of Fairfax: The Musical” History of Fairfax: The Musical,” comes will be performed July 6-8, each night at 7 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls to Workhouse July 13-15. Church, VA 22042. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.fairfax275.org. By Steve Hibbard and it has seen exponential growth. And I There is a second weekend showing on July 13- The Connection think that by seeing this show, [audiences] 15 at 7 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center, W-3 Theater, 9518 Workhouse Road, Lorton, VA 22079. will gain a greater appreciation of how we Tickets are $12. lex Bulova, 20, of Fairfax, is the got to an industrialized county of over a sole playwright, composer, and million residents today and where we’re nobody knows who he was. In my song I Adirector of “The Complete His- going in the future.” try to imagine who the Bunnyman was and tory of Fairfax: The Musical,” an what led him to terrorize the neighborhood improvisational-like show with lots of sing- THE SHOW features four actors who play with a hatchet.” ing and dancing that will be performed from dozens of roles to portray some of the most In “Mount Vernon 1759 or: A Minuet for

July 6-8 in Falls Church, and July 13-15 in famous figures of Fairfax’s history — includ- Photos contributed Sally,” he said it’s about George Washing- Lorton. ing George Washington, Antonia Ford, and ton a week before his wedding to Martha. In case his name sounds familiar, Bulova the Bunnyman. “However, tension between “In my research, I found that one of is the grandson of Sharon Bulova, the chair- the cast members threatens to tear the show Washington’s first romantic interests was a man of the Fairfax County Board of Super- apart,” he said. woman named Sally Fairfax, who was re- visors, and son of Gretchen and David Instead of a big, lavish set, he uses vari- lated to the Fairfax family, for whom the Bulova, who serves in the Virginia House ous props and furniture pieces to create county was named after,” he said. of Delegates, 37th District, covering Fairfax. many historical eras. The costumes were The rising junior attends the College of designed by Sarah Marksteiner, who used Alex Bulova is the playwright, A 2015 GRADUATE of Robinson Second- William and Mary, where he is a double minimalistic costuming to suggest a vari- composer and director of “The ary School, Bulova was active in theater major in film and media studies and gov- ety of historical figures. Complete History of Fairfax: The where he performed in “Little Shop of Hor- ernment. The target audience is families with chil- Musical.” rors” and “Macbeth,” and received the 2015 “For ‘The Complete History of Fairfax,’ I dren ranging from ages 5-18, he said. “Not Cappies Award for Best Comedic Actor in a wanted to create a family-friendly celebra- only is this a fun show, but it is also very Play for “Neverwhere.” In college, he’s ap- tion of Fairfax County. I wanted to leave educational. We go over a lot of facts about Fairfax’s history, so he looked from town to peared in “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” and partisan politics at the door,” he said. Fairfax, and we want as many young people town for the stories associated with each. “The Addams Family Musical.” The show is a musical summary of all 275 to see it as possible — so they understand “That’s how I found out such stories as In addition to theater, Bulova was an years of Fairfax County’s history, and Bulova where the Fairfax County we know today ‘Sadie the Cow’ and ‘Lucy Burns,’” he said. Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 1865 at took about a year to finish it. It begins in came from,” he said. “I then chose my favorite events from those St. George’s United Methodist Church in 1608 when John Smith sailed up the Last year, he co-wrote and directed “Su- towns and made songs out of them. My Fairfax, and studied music — taking vocal Potomac River to Mason Neck and it ad- per Nova,” which took a satirical look at main goal was to represent as many parts lessons, piano and cello. He even does tap vances to the present day. It has 55 percent Fairfax and Northern Virginia culture. So of Fairfax as possible through song.” dancing. dialogue and 45 percent singing to create with this summer’s 275th anniversary of the Take “Burke 1970 or: A Matter of Private As far as future aspirations, he’s still try- depictions of Fairfax’s history. founding of Fairfax County, he was inspired Property,” a song about the Bunnyman, for ing to figure out whether he’ll go into poli- “I think that it’s very important that we to celebrate the history of the place he calls example. tics or the arts. “I’m waiting once I gradu- remember where Fairfax County came home. He explained: “In 1970, a man dressed ate; I’ll see which path I go down. But in from,” he said. “As recently as 40 years ago, When he began writing, he wanted to in a rabbit costume and terrorized the newly the meantime, I’m enjoying being involved Fairfax was a relatively rural community explore the lesser known events from constructed Kings Park West, and to this day in both,” he said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 ❖ 3 Fairfax Station, Opinion Lorton & Clifton

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An operator will connect you di- Debbie Funk tis, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, ❖ Medicaid pays for much of the fight against rectly with the Senate office you request. National Sales mental health issues, ADD, etc. opioid addiction, including treatment. Cuts — Mary Kimm 703-778-9444 [email protected] ❖ States could opt out of the law’s essential would be devastating to efforts to counter the [email protected] David Griffin Marketing Assistant 703-778-9431 Wishing Everyone a Fun, Safe, and Musical Summer [email protected] By Supervisor 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. A full schedule block parties and other commu- has many fun events this summer, John C. Cook Editor & Publisher can be found online at nity-focused events. National and there are more than enough Mary Kimm R-Braddock District www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Night Out is a campaign to build ways to become engaged in your [email protected] performances/ trust between the community and neighborhood. I encourage you to @MaryKimm ummer has finally arrived! braddocknights.htm. police through these gatherings. If take full advantage of them. Each Executive Vice President The kids are out of school, If that’s not enough entertain- your community is not planning one of these events is an opportu- Jerry Vernon S 703-549-0004 and neighbors are recon- ment for you, how about coming an event, consider putting one to- nity to come out, reconnect with [email protected] necting at their local swimming to the Braddock District Battle of gether. Please let our office know neighbors, and perhaps meet some pools, having barbeques with the Bands at Lakeside Park/Royal (at 703-425-9300) if you are hold- new ones. Remember — your Editor in Chief friends, or simply enjoying them- Lake (5216 Pommeroy Drive) on ing an event, and I will try to stop community is only as strong as the Steven Mauren Managing Editor selves outdoors. A sense of com- Sunday, July 16, from 3-8 p.m. by with our district police captain people in it, and community-fo- Kemal Kurspahic munity is growing even stronger We’ll have bands from across the or lieutenant. cused events are great ways to Art/Design: throughout the Braddock District. District and County showcasing Obviously, the Braddock District strengthen that bond. Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: As the Braddock District Supervi- their talents. You, the audience, Letter to the Editor Geovani Flores sor, and a Kings Park resident who are the judges. The prize is an op- loves community involvement and portunity for a contract to play at Special Assistant to the Publisher One Value We Can All Agree On Jeanne Theismann neighborhood events, I wanted to one of the Braddock Nights con- [email protected] make you aware of several gath- certs in 2018. This event is a great To the Editor: children in bondage. @TheismannMedia erings that are happening this way to support youth music In our politically divided nation, The 19th century abolitionist summer. groups, as well as other bands in I think there’s one American value William Wilberforce said, “You CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 For starters, Braddock Nights, a our area. Come join your neigh- we can all agree on: everyone de- may choose to look the other way, Circulation Manager: district favorite, begins on July 7 bors for music, food trucks, and serves to be free. but you can never say again that Ann Oliver [email protected] at both Lake Accotink and Ruth- fun! On Tuesday, the State Depart- you did not know.” What does this erford Parks. These wonderful Fri- Finally, if you enjoy friendly ment released the 2017 Traffick- mean for us? 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Lead Pastor Keary Kincannon (second from left) Saturday, July 8, 2017 and the staff of Rising Hope Mission Church. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Netcasters Rise Ekoji Buddhist Temple Hope in Area Churches 6500 Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 “We loved seeing the smiles on Springfield- peoples’ faces and hearing them www.ekojiobonfestival.weebly.com singing and clapping along with Burke musicians our music,” said co-director Kathryn Boudreau. “It was a joy provide worship for us to be with the members of Rising Hope that morning.” music to small Kincannon remembered that “toe-tapping” songs like “He’s Got congregations. the Whole World in His Hands” By Susie Nuñez were especially well received and that the passing of the Peace, a ead Pastor Keary C. standard part of most Protestant L Kincannon was not just worship services, was more in- preaching to the choir at spired than usual. Rising Hope Mission Church on The Netcasters began offering June 11, but his message reso- their music four years ago to small OMMUNITIES OF ORSHIP nated with The Netcasters, the vis- churches that have no live music C W iting musicians who provided wor- for their weekly services. Since ship music at the Sunday morn- then, the group has grown from a ing service. few singers, guitar and flute play- Stephanie Bianco, one of the ers, and one keyboardist to a ros- Jubilee newest vocalists to join the Spring- ter of 22. Their current members Christian Center b field-Burke group, said, “I loved a include those same musicians, plus “Loving People to Life” quote from [Kincannon’s] sermon a much expanded vocal section, a Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM b that ‘In God’s Kingdom there is no back-up keyboard player, and an Sunday School 10:10 AM Sun. Evening – Realtime Worship & Youth 6 PM To Advertise Your unemployment; God has a job for electric bassist and his 8-year-old Family Night – Wednesday 7:15 PM you.’” Considering the demo- son on snare drum drum and Home Life Groups, College/Young Adult Ministries, and Living Free Support Groups Community of Worship, graphics of the Rising Hope con- cajón. Visit our Website: www.jccag.org gregation, that was a very relevant All Netcasters are volunteers, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Call 703-778-9418 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 message. although some have formal musi- This small mission church is a cal credentials. Co-director Ether United Methodist-affiliated con- Smith, who does all arrangements gregation located on the Route 1 for the group, served for six years corridor in Alexandria. It focuses as the commander of an Air Na- Home of the $6,850 Bathroom Remodel its outreach on the immigrant and tional Guard band and played in disadvantaged populations in the television studio orchestras. From Now to WOW in 5 Days Guarantee nearby neighborhoods. Rising The June 11 service at Rising Hope was followed by lunch and Select your Hope is active with several local 10% down food banks, manages a clothing fellowship, and Kincannon has al- TWO POOR TEACHERS products from nothing until the job Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling closet and serves as a hypothermia ready requested another Netcaster isis completecomplete forfor thethe our Mobile shelter in winter months. performance for this fall. The past 17 years Showroom The Netcasters wrapped up the group takes a summer hiatus, but and Design fourth season of their independent will be available for presentations Center ecumenical music ministry by pro- at similarly small churches, retire- Fully Insured & viding the service music for these ment centers and rehabilitation Class A Licensed worshippers. Since this congrega- centers starting in October. Since 1999 tion generally relies on singing Performances are tailored to with praise videos, the live en- each congregation or audience, semble presenting gospel favorites with the standard repertoire in- Free Estimates elevated the spirit as well as the cluding gospel standards, “songs 703-999-2928 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com tone of the morning’s worship ser- of yesteryear,” and folk music fa- vice. vorites. 6 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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Photo contributed Date: Saturday, July 8, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. – Registration 9:30-1:00 p.m. – Workshop Place: Duff Kronfeld & Marquardt P.C. Fair Oaks Commerce Center 11320 Random Hills Road/Suite 630 Fairfax, VA 22030 Military mother Dana Rhame is excited to receive a bundle of gifts for Fee: No Fee baby at Operation Homefront’s Star-Spangled Babies shower presented by Booz Allen Hamilton on Saturday, June 10, at the Spring- field Hilton. Please join us for our Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and get the information, support and guidance from professionals: a family law attorney, a financial Star-Spangled Babies advisor, a mortgage broker and a family therapist. Registration at the door; however, pre-registration is recommended as Shower Held in Springfield space is limited. Online Registration: www.secondsaturdaynova.com ne hundred pre-regis-tered new members and their growing families. Email: [email protected] Oand expect-ing military mothers Roughly 42 percent of active-duty military Phone: (703) 591-7475 received bundles of baby essen- children are 5 years old or younger, accord- tials made possible by the generosity of ing the Defense Department. Due to deploy- Booz Allen Hamilton at Operation ments and frequent relocation, military par- Homefront’s Star-Spangled Babies shower ents-to-be and new parents often live far presented on Saturday, June 10, at the from their extended families and support Springfield Hilton. Volkswagen and Singhal systems. The Star-Spangled Babies show- & Company presented the military mothers provide new and expecting parents with ers with additional gifts. Operation early childhood education tips and a sup- Homefront’s Star-Spangled Babies program port system, especially when loved ones are provides baby showers to support service far away. Visit OperationHomefront.org. Faith Notes

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Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak The Immanuel Bible Church MOPS group Leather Drive in Burke, worship services are Sun- meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Bible days at 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 6 p.m. Church, 6911 Braddock Road, Springfield. www.BurkePresChurch.org. MOPS is for pregnant or parenting mothers of children from infancy to kindergarten. 703-922- One God Ministry Church, 4280/4282 Chain 4295 or www.MOPS.org. Bridge Road, Fairfax, offers Early Morning Service at 8 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday Wor- First Baptist Church of Springfield, 7300 ship Service at 11 a.m., and Wednesday Bible Study Gary St., Springfield, has traditional and contem- at 7 p.m. porary Sunday services at 10:30 a.m., Sunday Women, Men, and Youth Bible Studies are on the school at 9:15 a.m. third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Special worldwide services offered at special A Spiritual Gifts Service is the first Friday of ev- times throughout the year in English, Spanish and ery month at 7 p.m. One God Ministry has Ethiopian. ministries for youth, men, women, couples, music The pastors are Jim Weaver and Jason Mitchell. and singles. 703-591-6161 or 703-451-1500 or www.fbcspringfield.org. www.onegodministry.org. Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4325 Chain Faith Communities in Action meets the first Bridge Road, Fairfax: Wednesday of every other month from 2-4 p.m. at ❖Adult Bible Study every Wednesday starting at the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference 7 p.m., Youth Bible Study at 7:15 p.m. Rooms 2 and 3, 12000 Government Center Park- ❖Full Praise and Baptism Service at 7 p.m., the way, Fairfax. last Wednesday each month ❖Sunday School at 9 a.m. The Bahá’ís of Fairfax County Southwest ❖Sunday morning service at 10 a.m., the 4th offers “Interfaith Devotions: World Peace and Sunday of every month Unity” for the general public on Saturdays. ❖Men’s Ministry Bible Class, the Saturday before These free devotional gatherings meet at the the 4th Sunday of every month Pohick Regional Library, Room #1, 6450 ❖Commonwealth Care Center ministry every Sydenstricker Road, Burke, 22015. first and third Thursday night. 703-273-1455.

St. Leo the Great in Fairfax hosts “Night of The Cranford United Methodist Church, Praise” the first Saturday of each month, featuring located at 9912 Old Colchester Road, Lorton, hosts praise music and Eucharist adoration at 7 p.m. prayer and healing services on the first Thursday Located at 3704 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. of each month at 6:30 p.m. Worship service is at 11 a.m., and fellowship is St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, at 12:30 p.m. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 ❖ 7 Connection Families A Week of Area Independence Day Celebrations

Ave. Family-fun event featuring FRIDAY/JUNE 30 games, patriotic arts and craft Independence Fireworks. 6-9:45 activities, live music, family games, p.m. at George Washington’s Mount bingo, food, balloon artists and more. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Visit herndon-va.gov/recreation/ Memorial Highway. Fireworks with special-events/4th-of-july. Mansion Tour: $34 for adults; $24 Falls Church Celebration. 7-10 p.m. for youth; No Mansion Tour: $30 for at George Mason High School, 7124 adults; $20 for youth. Call 703-780- Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Live 2000 or visit www.mountvernon.org. music. Visit www.fallschurchva.gov/. Montgomery County Sparkles. 7:30 p.m., Albert Einstein High School, SATURDAY/JULY 1 11135 Newport Mill Road, Fireworks at Lake Fairfax Park. 10 Kensington. Montgomery County a.m.-10 p.m. at Lake Fairfax Park, celebrates Independence Day with 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. The live music featuring Gringo Jingo. Water Mine Park, boat rentals, live Fireworks are at 9:15 p.m. Shuttle music, food, puppet show, camping bus at Westfield Wheaton North and fireworks. $10 per car. The rain Building. Handicap parking only date is Sunday, July 2. Call 703-471- available at Einstein High School. 5414 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Food vendors on site. Raindate is parks/lakefairfax/. July 5 for fireworks only. Call 240- Workhouse Arts Center Festivities. 777-0311. 5-9:30 p.m. at The Workhouse, 9518 Free Sober Rides. Tuesday, July 4, 7 Workhouse Way, Lorton. $20. Golf p.m. through Wednesday, July 5, 2 course lecture, hole-in-one challenge, a.m. Area residents, 21 and older, fireworks. Visit may download Lyft to their phones, www.workhousearts.org. then enter the code SOBERJULY4 in Independence Fireworks. 6-9:45 the app’s “Promo” section to receive a p.m. at George Washington’s Mount Independence Day Celebration no cost (up to $15) safe ride home. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon The SoberRide code is valid for the Memorial Highway. Fireworks with Thousands of area residents celebrated Independence first 1,500 Lyft users who enter the Mansion Tour: $34 for adults; $24 Day a little early at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton code. Visit www.soberride.com. for youth; No Mansion Tour: $30 for on July 2, 2016. adults; $20 for youth. Call 703-780- 2000 or visit www.mountvernon.org. THURSDAY/JULY 6 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. After 7855. continuously from 4:30-10:30 p.m. Patriotic Music. 1-2 p.m. at Holiday the parade, food, music, field games Fairfax Station Holiday Crafts between Long Bridge Park and the Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara MONDAY/JULY 3 and festivities on the Village Centre Day. 1-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro Drive, Wheaton. $2 or free for History Day Tours. Tours at 11 a.m. Green. At 6 p.m., the gates open at Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax stations. Free. Visit residents. Visit www.holidaypark.us/. through 3 p.m. at Sully Historic Site, Turner Farm Park featuring music, Station Road in Fairfax Station. parks.arlingtonva.us/july-4th/. Summer Under the Stars Concert. 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. games, contests and food trucks until Crafts will highlight the holiday and Vienna July 4 Festival and 8 p.m. Veterans Amphitheater Test your knowledge of U.S. history the Fireworks Show gets underway the railroads. Museum members and Fireworks. 6:30 p.m. at at Yeonas (adjacent to City Hall), 10455 at Sully Historic Site with political just after dusk. Visit ages 4 and under, free; ages 5-15, Park, 1319 Ross Drive SW, Vienna. Armstrong Street, Fairfax. Main trivia, games and fun facts. $7 for www.celebrategreatfalls.org. $2; ages 16 and older, $4. Visit Food available from the Vienna Little Street Community Band. Visit adults, $6 for students, and $5 for Mount Vernon Independence Day. www.fairfax-station.org, or call 703- League snack bar, those who register fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385-7855. seniors and children. Call 703-437- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at George Washington’s 425-9225. can get their taste of America in the 1794 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Great Falls Fireworks. 6 p.m. at form of two eating contests: Children Memorial Highway. Troop inspection, Christ the King Lutheran Church, ages 5-10 can sign up onsite to SATURDAY/JULY 8 wreath laying, citizen naturalization, 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. participate in a pie-eating contest. USA/Alexandria Birthday TUESDAY/JULY 4 music, fireworks and cake. Call 703- As part of the Village of Great Falls Adults can give their chomping skills Celebration. 5-10 p.m. at Oronoco Firecracker 5K. 8-10 a.m. Reston 780-2000 or visit Independence Day celebration, Christ a try in Vienna’s second annual hot Bay Park, 100 Madison St. Event to Town Center, Reston Town Center, www.mountvernon.org. the King Lutheran Church invites dog-eating contest. Visit celebrate the 241st birthday of the 11900 Market St. Live music and Fairfax Independence Day Parade. members, friends, and members of viennava.gov or call 703-255-6360. USA and the 268th birthday of the American flags while rooting for the 10 a.m. On Main Street in downtown the community to gather on the McLean Independence Day. 6:30 City of Alexandria, featuring runners in the “Battle of the Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ church’s front lawn to enjoy the p.m. at Churchill Road Elementary entertainment, cannon salute during Branches” competition. Call 703-912- about-us/special-events/ fireworks from this premium vantage School, 7100 Churchill Road, the 1812 Overture, food and 4062 or visit restontowncenter.com. independence-day-celebration. point. Visit www.gflutheran.org or McLean. Musical entertainment by a beverage sales, and fireworks at Autism Speaks 5K. 8 a.m. at Potomac City of Fairfax Evening Show. 5:30 call 703-759-6068. local disc jockey, as well as food 9:30. Call 703-746-5592 or visit Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Arlington Independence Day. 5-10 trucks selling a variety of entrees and www.visitalexandriava.com/alx- Potomac, Md. Fundraiser for autism. Rebel Run. Children’s activities p.m. at the Long Bridge Park, 475 snacks. Off-site parking and shuttles bday/. Registration, packet pick up at 6:30 (inflatables, face painting, and Long Bridge Drive, Arlington. Family- available. Admission is free. In case Riverfront Fundraiser. 7:30-10:30 a.m. Call 202-955-3111 or email balloon artists), Oon-stage friendly activities including live of inclement weather, the fireworks p.m. Del. Mark Levine’s house, at 805 [email protected]. entertainment with a fireworks music, food vendors, games, and a show will be presented at 8 p.m. on Rivergate Place, Alexandria. Great Falls Hometown display that follows. The rain date for view of the Washington, D.C., the rain date, Wednesday, July 5. Refreshments include “impeachment Celebration. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at at the fireworks only is July 5. Items fireworks display. Games and Call 703-790-0123, or visit punch,” “Orange Russians,” wine and Great Falls Village Centre, 776 that may puncture the synthetic turf, activities will include face painting, www.mcleancenter.org. beer, soft drinks, and food. And great Walker Road, Great Falls. Great Falls smoking, alcohol and animals (except balloon art, moon bounces (weather Herndon Independence Day views of the fireworks which begin at 5K Walk/Run starts at 8 a.m. and service animals) are not permitted on permitting), cornhole, bocce, and Celebration. 6:30-9:30 p.m. in 9:30 p.m. Come early to get a good then view the floats, antique cars, the football field. Visit more. No on-site parking at the Bready Park at the Herndon lawn seat or come later after the horses and the bike brigade in the www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385- event. Free event shuttles will run Community Center, 814 Ferndale festivities next door at Oronoco Park.

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Bradley Krueger, a 24-28, and July 31-Aug. 4 at the fun and songs. Weather permitting. National Park Service Cultural Woods Community Center, 10100 Visit www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703- Resources Specialist for the George Wards Grove Circle, Burke or the 385-7855 for more. Washington Memorial Parkway, will second location is Burke Presbyterian tell the little-known history of George Mason’s family on the island. Free Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, JULY 3-7 Burke. Lessons by Carol Zeitlin. Call admission. Call 703- 385-8414. 703-250-6930 or visit Drawing Plus Color and Craft Fun www.czartlessons.com for more. Camp. 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Woods OTHER TURTLES NEAR YOU Community Centre, 10100 Wards JULY 10-14 Grove Circle, Burke. Instructor Carol Vacation Bible School. 9 a.m.-noon ALEXANDRIA CHANTILLY THURSDAY/JUNE 29 Zeitlin. Ages 5-8.Visit at Historic Pohick Church, 9301 7879 Heneska Loop 4301 Chantilly Shopping Center Pleasure Train Concert. 6:30-8:30 www.czartlessons.com or call 703- Richmond Highway, Lorton. For 3- a.m. at Old Town Square, 3999 250-6930 for more. year-olds through 5th-grade. Free. 703-971-0200 571-375-1196 University Drive, Fairfax. Local band, Drawing Camp. 12:30-3:15 p.m. at Call 703-339-6572 or visit family friendly event. Free. Call 703- Woods Community Centre, 10100 www.pohick.org for more. 385-7858 for more. Wards Grove Circle, Burke. Instructor Carol Zeitlin. Ages 8 and up. Visit www.czartlessons.com or call 703- WEDNESDAY/JULY 12 FRIDAY/JUNE 30 250-6930 for more. Tai Chi. 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Old Town DR. GENE SWEETNAM Adidas Sunglass Show. 2-5 p.m. at Square, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Wear comfortable clothes the Primary Eyecare Associates, 9530 TUESDAY/JULY 4 Burke Road. View an extensive and bring a mat, weather permitting. DR. GRACE CHANG collection of Adidas Sports and Independence Day Parade. 10 a.m. Free. Call 703-385-7858 for more. OPTOMETRISTS Optical Eyewear. Exclusive offers, On Main Street in downtown Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703- refreshments, and raffle prizes. Email THURSDAY/JULY 13 [email protected] or 385-7855 for more. call 703-272-2880. Holiday Crafts Day. 1-4 p.m. at the Draw/Paint Live Model. 10:30 a.m.- Music on the Plaza. 7 p.m. at the Old Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 2:30 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3990 Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax University Drive, Fairfax. A clothed Road, Fairfax. Music and dance Station. Crafts will highlight the model will pose for artists to draw or performances. Visit holiday and the railroads. Museum paint for three hours at the Fairfax www.fairfaxva.gov for more. members and ages 4 and under, free; Art League’s Art&Lunch. Bring art ages 5-15, $2; ages 16 and older, $4. supplies and lunch or buy at local Visit www.fairfax-station.org, or call restaurants. Call 703-385-7858. SATURDAY/JULY 1 703-425-9225 for more. Yoga. 7-9 p.m. at Old Town Square, Art Exhibition. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. at 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat, Fairfax Art League, Gallery Wing, THURSDAY/JULY 6 3950 University Drive, Fairfax. weather permitting. Free. Visit Cheryl Wilson’s abstract acrylic and Summer Under the Stars concert. www.fairfaxartleague.net or call 703- mixed media collection of art entitled 8 p.m. Veterans Amphitheater 587-9481 for more. “Remembering Alice” is in honor of (adjacent to City Hall), 10455 Summer Under the Stars Concert. the artist’s mother. Visit Armstrong Street, Fairfax. Main 7:30 p.m. Veterans Amphitheater www.cherylwilsonart.com/ for more. Street Community Band. Visit (adjacent to City Hall), 10455 Kidz Korner. 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Old www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385- Armstrong St., Fairfax. Children’s Town Square, 3999 University Drive, 7855 for more. Concert - City of Fairfax Band. Visit Fairfax. Summer in the City shows, www.fairfaxband.org or call 703- • Family & Pediatric Vision Care 385-7855 for more. every Saturday into September, SATURDAY/JULY 8 weather permitting. Visit • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases Historic School Bus Tour. 9 a.m.-2 www.fairfaxva.gov for more. JULY 13-15 • 21 years Naval Service, 6 years Active Duty Declaration of Independence p.m. Tour will begin at Fairfax Reading. 1 p.m. at Historic Pohick Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Fairfax Musical. 7 p.m. at Lorton • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Main St., Fairfax. “Bus Tour to Three Workhouse Art Center, 9518 • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab Lorton. Public reading of the Historic Fairfax County Public Workhouse Road, Lorton. The Class Declaration of Independence at Schools.” Bring a bag lunch and Act Players Theatre Company Most Insurances Accepted: Historic Pohick Church by historical closed drink. $45/county residents, presents “The Complete History of re-enactor, the Rev. Dr. Thomas $47 non-residents. Register at Fairfax: The Musical” as a part of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network Costa, portraying the Rev. Mr. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Fairfax County’s 275th anniversary Doctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS, parktakes. Code: 3163926301 celebration. Visit Massey, rector of Pohick Church in VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA Medicaid 1776. Call 703-339-6572, or visit Community Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m.- www.workhousearts.org for more. www.pohick.org for more. 2:30 p.m. at Patriot Harley-Davidson, WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION 9739 Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax, Independence Day Celebration. 5- THURSDAY/JULY 20 9:30 p.m. at Lorton Workhouse, 9518 Virginia. Donors should allow one hour for the process, and each will Summer Under the Stars concert. 5204A Rolling Rd. Workhouse Way, Lorton. Community, Burke Professional Center family friendly, music. Call 703-584- receive a complimentary Super Donor 8 p.m. Veterans Amphitheater 2900 or visit workhousearts.org. t-shirt courtesy of Inova Blood Donor (adjacent to City Hall), 10455 Burke, VA 22015 Services. Visit inova.org/donateblood Armstrong St., Fairfax. Alte using sponsor code 5255 or call 703- Kameraden band. Visit 703-425-2000 SUNDAY/JULY 2 352-5400. www.fairfaxband.org or call 703- www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.com Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. in Old Lesson Zero Concert. 8-midnight at 385-7855 for more. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 ❖ 9 Classiﬁed News WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM To Advertise in This Paper, Call by Monday 11:00 am 703-778-9411 Britepaths Launches School Supply Drive Announcements and a variety of local non-profit organizations and Goal to provide supplies businesses, to serve as many FCPS students in need We pay top $ for STERLING, as possible by purchasing high-quality school sup- MEN’S WATCHES, to 2,500 school children plies at discounted prices. JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, The partnership allows Britepaths to provide all FURNITURE, PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. in central Fairfax. the supplies a student needs for approximately $15 Schefer Antiques per student (and often $10 or less for elementary 703-241-0790 airfax-based non-profit Britepaths (formerly students), where it can often cost $40 or more per [email protected] FOur Daily Bread) is seeking volunteers from child to purchase all the necessary supplies from re- the community to donate funds, backpacks tail stores. Computers and calculators to assist students in need who at- These businesses are partnering with Britepaths tend schools in the Fairfax County area as part of its this summer to serve as donation drop-off sites: annual Collect for Kids Back to School Program. ❖ Gathering Grounds Cafe (At University Mall, 10637 HDI Britepaths’ goal is to provide supplies for at least Braddock Road, Fairfax ❖ Dr. Gene Sweetnam, OD (5204A Rolling Road, Burke) COMPUTER SOLUTIONS 2,500 students who attend schools in the Fairfax High ❖ Quest Diagnostics (14225 Newbrook Drive, Chantilly) ❖ JENNIFER SMITH School pyramid, J.E.B. Stuart High School pyramid, Solaris Laser and Skin Care (513 Maple Ave. W, Vienna) Serving the Area Since 1995 and a few other central Fairfax schools. Britepaths ❖ Spine and Joint Institute (9990 Fairfax Blvd. #115, provides the supplies to its partner schools for dis- Fairfax) ❖ STEM exCEL (4010 University Dr. #104, Fairfax) tribution to students with demonstrated need. In ❖ Sugar Mama’s Ice Cream (11208 Lee Hwy, Fairfax) 2016, Britepaths assisted 2,600 children. ❖ Union Bank Burke (6050 Burke Commons Road, Suite Community members interested in helping may A, Burke) ❖ Westminster School’s Camp Griffin (3819 Gallows Road, make a donation through Britepaths’ secure on-line Annandale) donation page at britepaths.org or mail a check to ➣ Britepaths is grateful to its flagship sponsor of the Speed Up Slow 4080 Chain Bridge Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030. Computers 2017 Collect for Kids Back to School Program, MAXI- Write “BTS” in the memo line. Donations of new MUS Foundation, which provided a $3,000 grant that ➣ Virus Removal backpacks and scientific calculators are also welcome. will assist more than 200 students, as well as the ➣ Computer Setup They may be brought to Britepaths’ offices through American Association of University Women, Accotink ➣ Help with Windows 8 Aug. 5, Mondays through Fridays between 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Church and Our Lady of Good 571-265-2038 and 2 p.m. (office is closed on July 3 and 4). Counsel for sponsoring the program. And a special [email protected] Additional local donation drop-off sites are listed thank you to the Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads, below and on Britepaths’ web site. Backpacks may which for the sixth year is partnering with Britepaths also be ordered and shipped directly to Britepaths Improvements Improvements to help fund and deliver supplies to Bailey’s Elemen- through “wish lists” on Amazon.com and tary, Glasgow Middle School and JEB Stuart High DollarDays.com. For more information on donating School. RCL HOME REPAIRS or sponsoring the program, contact Joanne Walton The following organizations are running donation at 703-273-8829 or [email protected], or visit drives to support the Program: Deepwood Pool, Girls Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations britepaths.org. Inspired and Ready to Lead, Jewish Community Cen- Handyman Services Britepaths is collaborating with Fairfax County’s ter of Northern Virginia Camps Achva and Kadima, Minor Electrical and Plumbing Services Collect for Kids partnership, which includes Kids R Laurel Ridge Elementary Student Council Associa- Drywall Repair First, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the tion, Lake View Pool and Unity of Fairfax. Serving Southern Fairfax County Fairfax County Office of Public-Private Partnerships [email protected] • 703-922-4190 More information is available at britepaths.org.

Announcements Announcements Talk with Children about Social Media Dangers ith summer break here, children and teens Available Resources W Mental health resources available to ❖ PRS CrisisLink Hotline at 703-527- have more free time to students and families throughout the 4077, text “CONNECT” to 855-11 explore, learn and grow; but the summer include: (available 24/7) or prsinc.org/ Fairfax-Falls Church Community crisislink/services/crisislink-hotlines/ Services Board (CSB) asks parents ❖ FCPS School Counseling Services at ❖ Merrifield Emergency Services 703- to be mindful and keep a vigilant 571-423-4420 or www.fcps.edu/re- 573-5679 (available 24/7) or sources/student-safety-and-wellness/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/services/ watch over social media apps and school-counseling-services acute-care.htm games on their children’s phones ❖ School Psychology Services at 571- ❖ CSB Entry and Referral during busi- and devices. There are some un- 423-4250 or www.fcps.edu/resources/ ness hours at 703-383-8500 or healthy “games” reportedly student-safety-and-wellness/school-psy- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/services/ chology-services assessment.htm. present in our community, some ❖ School Social Work Services at 571- ❖ More about the Blue Whale Chal- involving forms of aggression, bul- 423-4300 or www.fcps.edu/resources/ lenge is available from FCPS at lying or threats. student-safety-and-wellness/school-so- fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/documents/ cial-work-services BlueWhaleChallenge.pdf. Announcements Announcements Among these is the “Blue Whale Challenge,” as well as copycat ver- sions, that have recently been re- and do their research on such po- with anyone telling your children to do ported to local school personnel tentially deadly “games” children specific tasks. here in Fairfax County. ❖ may be invited to “play.” Discuss websites, links and social These “games” reportedly target media apps your child is using. Suicide is the second leading ❖ children between ages 10-14 and Know warnings of psychological cause of death for young people distress. Signs may include changes in encourage them to complete a se- in Virginia between ages 15-34 behavior (e.g. outbursts or being with- ries of progressively more intense and the third leading cause of drawn) or physical health (e.g. weight tasks over a 50-day period, includ- loss or gain; loss of appetite), hopeless- death for ages 10-14. ing self-harm and, finally, suicide. ness, sadness, boredom and depression. ❖ If you see signs of distress, ask if While many reports indicate The CSB urges adults to: they are considering suicide. Asking that this “game” is a hoax; it is ❖ Talk to your children about respon- about suicide does not increase risk of more important than ever for fami- suicide. sible cyber safety. ❖ lies to increase their digital literacy ❖ Check phones or other devices for Be aware of suicide prevention in- signs of a hashtag or communication formation and resources. 10 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Business Directory Infusing is WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM Rarely Board To Advertise Your Business, Call Karen at 703-778-9422 Amusing Send notes to the Connection at ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or call 703- Good is not 778-9416. The deadline for submissions is the Friday Four weeks out of every five, it appears as prior to publication. Dated announcements should be good, where if I don’t have cancer. Fortunately, I don’t look submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. better is the part. Nor do I act the part – in my opin- expected. ion. However, there is one week out of every five when I most definitely feel the part: the INDEPENDENCE DAY -Thomas Fuller Free Sober Rides. Tuesday, July 4, 7 p.m. week after my chemotherapy infusion, when through Wednesday, July 5, 2 a.m. Area eating is a particular challenge. The look, feel, residents, 21 and older, may download Lyft to LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING taste and thought of food and/or drink is their phones, then enter the code SOBERJULY4 nearly impossible to swallow – literally and in the app’s “Promo” section to receive a no cost figuratively. And though I’m not in any pain (up to $15) safe ride home. The SoberRide code during this post-chemotherapy weak, I am is valid for the first 1,500 Lyft users who enter GUTTER GUTTER the code. Visit www.soberride.com. compromised nonetheless. Friends and family who are familiar with my “normal” eating habits (I’d order off the VOLUNTEERS NEEDED children’s menu if I could) have joked that Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke serves since I’m unable to eat any of the usual and those 50 and older who no longer drive. customary Kenny selections, perhaps I should Volunteer drivers are needed for trips (Monday-Friday) to medical appointments and try eating foods that I would never select: companion shopping within the Fairfax/Burke Brussels sprouts, grapefruit, tuna fish in a can, area. Office workers are needed to answer fresh fish on a platter, all condiments other phones in the SCFB office (Monday-Friday) to than mayonnaise, all legumes and a million match drivers and those who need rides. Call other foods that you probably love. Plain and 703-323-4788. boring is how I roll (a potato roll is my prefer- IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS ence), repeatedly. THROUGH AUG. 25 The problem is that when I’m post chemo, Summer Lunches. The Fairfax County Public nothing satiates: salty, sweet or “snacky;” hot, Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE cold or medium; fast or slow; store-bought, will be hosting the FEEDS (Food for Every Child home-made or restaurant-ready. It’s all to Eat During Summer) BBQ program, a USDA- merely a variation on a theme where my funded program is free to all children 18 years back stiffens, my head tilts back and down and under and $2 for adults. There is no registration involved, and open to everyone. and my eating mind says “no.” It’s been this Meal service will be provided at the following way for about two and a half years now. And sites Monday-Friday, 11:30-1 p.m. No service on though I don’t look the least bit undernour- July 3 and 4. In the Springfield area, FEEDS is ished, I am overwhelmed by these week-long offered at the following schools: ❖ post-chemotherapy eating fits and non-starts. Springfield Gardens Apartments, 6116 Naturally I have discussed this side effect Cumberland Ave. ❖ Springfield Square Apartments, 7000 Rhoden with my oncologist. When asked how long Court, starts at noon this situation lasts, my seven-ish day struggle ❖ Chelsea Square Apartments, 5734 Backlick Road, TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE seems about average, according to my doctor, starts at noon maybe even slightly shorter than some other patients he treats who are infused with the THURSDAY/JULY 20 same chemotherapy drug as I am. Apparently, Lunch N’ Life. noon-2 p.m. at Burke Presbyterian there are other patients where the eating Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke.The challenges last even longer than mine. And guest presenter will be Elizabeth Gray, Esq. to since there’s nothing to be prescribed/rec- speaking on legal issues for older adults. ommended to affect this eating problem/lack $10.Sponsored by Shepherd’s Center. Call 703- of outcome, all I can do is live with the con- 273-5730 or see www.scfbva.org for more. sequences of my treatment. Live being the operative word. So unless I stop treatment, ONGOING this eating challenge will persist, presumably. Positive Parenting Strategies Course. At (Although, there’s scant clinical information PHILLIPS, 7010 Braddock Road, Annandale. A regarding side effects on stage IV, non-small series of classes and in home consultations cell lung cancer patients still living after eight taught by PHILLIPS’ counselors. Open to all local years and four months as we’re a patient families. Call Stacy Stryjewski at 703-658-9054. Thermal Camera Loan Program. Learn where population that doesn’t much exist. We’re not the energy is leaking out of the home with a exactly unicorns, but neither are we ponies at special attachment for the iPhone or Android. the Fair.) Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/energy or call 703- Fairness – and normalcy for me was offi- 324-5955 for more. cially gone on Feb. 27, 2009, the date of my Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax County diagnosis and the initial Team Lourie meeting Master Gardener Association offers plant clinics, home turf training or speakers for homeowner’s with my oncologist. But so what. As of that meetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.org date, my perspective/orientation became or call MG Help Desk at 703-324-8556 for more. about living forward, not recriminating back- Fairfax Rotary Club Meeting 12:15-1:30 p.m. ward. Sure, the present was important, but Mondays. American Legion, 3939 Oak St., the future was more important, and the past, Fairfax. Meetings with luncheon and program. well, it had passed. No more could I afford to fairfaxrotary.org. 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