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A Millennium Old Holiday Hebrew Bible on Display Fun News, Page 5 Calendar, Page 8 Connection Archive Photo Connection Archive November 28-December 4, 2019 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com News VDOT’s Plan at Popes Head Road Comes Together Design public hearing planned for Dec. 12.
By Mike Salmon The Connection
nyone who has traveled on the Fairfax County AParkway during peak travel times has experi- enced the back up at the Popes Head Road signal. From either direction, the traffic backs up on the parkway so far it’s difficult to even see the traffic light that’s causing the whole thing. It’s on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s radar screen though, and another meeting is planned to look at the solutions their engineers have come up with for this $290 million project. The first public information meeting The Virginia Department of Transportation was held in December 2017, and The project area is a busy part of the there was a series of meetings up Fairfax County Parkway. until early November 2019, and now it’s moved into the “design public hear- ing” stage, which is a more official point in Public Hearing Dec. 12 the road building process. The design public hearing will be held Thursday, According to VDOT, this section of the Dec. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at James W. Robinson, Jr. Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Fairfax County Parkway from a point just Road, Fairfax. A presentation will begin at 7 p.m. north of Lee Highway to Ox Road gets about If cancelled due to inclement weather, the meet- 85,000 vehicles a day and Popes Head Road ing will be held Monday, Dec. 16. averages about 4,000 vehicles a day. The plans are to widen about five miles sion and Patriot Park as well. of Fairfax County Parkway from four lanes The project will also include improving to six through this corridor, and redo the the Route 123 interchange, the Fairfax Popes Head Road interchange using triple County Parkway/Burke Centre Parkway in- roundabouts that will allow traffic to flow tersection, and a section of a shared-use freely via two new bridges over the park- path. This is a missing segment on the way. At that interchange, there will be ac- shared-use path between Burke Centre cess to the future Shirley Gate Road exten- Parkway to Route 123.
At Popes Head Road, eliminating the traffic signal will improve the traffic flow through here.
2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Viewpoints Legislators on Expectations, Priorities The Connection asked local Virginia State Senators and Promises of a Blue VA: Delegates: ❖ What changes do the 2019 election results bring to the General Assembly? ‘A House for all Virginians’ ❖ What do you see as the top five legislative priorities in the next session? ❖ What are your personal legislative priorities in the next Democrats continue to focus on education, session, and what are their prospects to pass in General Assem- transportation and economic equality issues. bly? Delegate Ibraheem Samirah (D-86) By Mercia Hobson “It’s hard to understate how unprecedented the The Connection 2019 results are for the General Assembly and the Commonwealth. This could be the first time in n the evening of Nov. modern history, really, when we will have a law- 5, 2019, voters in making majority that holds basic progressive val- OVirginia paved the ues like fairness, inclusion, equity and the pursuit way for a historic of justice for all. We will also have the most diverse legislative shift from red to blue General Assembly in Virginia’s history. in January 2020 when the Virginia For the new majority as a whole, I think ratifying the ERA, General Assembly convenes. strengthening voting rights, raising the minimum wage, prevent- Democrats had turned the tables ing gun violence, and fair redistricting are at the top of the list. I resulting in Democratic State hope to also move the conversation around affordable and avail- House and Democratic State Sen- able housing, workers’ rights and the legalization of marijuana, ate whirlwinds as members se- including expungement of records. lected their leaders, sensitive to As a medical professional, reining in the cost of healthcare and culture, gender and geographic improving public health more broadly are my top priorities. I’ve diversity in Virginia. Democrats already introduced legislation this month that is aimed at im- have pre-filed priority bills and a proving maternal health and mental health. I have more legisla- resolution for the January Session, Photo contributed tion on the way that will work to make affordable, quality health to create an early voting system, Lisa Sales, Equal Rights Amendment activist, State Sen. insurance a possibility for uninsured and underinsured Virgin- universal background checks/gun Jennifer Boysko (D-33), Kathy Stewart Shupe, Virginia ians. I’m also planning to help address the outrageous price of safety, housing nondiscrimination Equal Right Coalition and activist Sonia Ballinger focus prescription drugs. If these ideas get a fair hearing, and the over- for LGBTQ+ and ratification for on Virginia ratification of the ERA. whelming evidence around why the healthcare system is so ex- the Equal Rights Amendment. pensive is heard, I think these bills will be able to move through They pledged to work on current wage and ratification of the Equal workforce, and reducing the re- the General Assembly.” critical needs in education, trans- Right Amendment. cidivism rate. In addition, portation and economic equality This also allows Democrats to Northam said he hoped the Equal Senator Barbara Favola (D-31)-In- issues. wrest back control of the redistrict- Rights Amendment would be coming Chair of Rehabilitation & Social “We will be walking our own ing process after the 2020 Census, brought to a floor vote and Services: new path moving forward, of (a) the shifting and drawing of the thought progress could be made “The Democratic majorities will honor Virginia’s Virginia that represents & listens new maps for congressional and with raising the minimum wage. history as a forebearer to the Bill of Rights and a to all people no matter what they state legislative districts. state that included an equality amendment in its look like, the color of their skin, Caucus Leadership Elected own constitution by ratifying the ERA. This will the language they speak at home, Democratic Agenda On Saturday, Nov. 9, the new be a momentous occasion. Gun safety measures the religion they practice or not, The day after the election with House Democratic Majority Lead- such as universal background checks and red-flag bills will pass, or who they love,” tweeted House new Democratic power base on ership announced the election of a women’s constitutional right to privacy as defined in Roe v Wade Speaker-designee Eileen Filler- the horizon in the state legislature, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) as will be protected, and important criminal justice reform measures Corn (D-41). Governor Northam (D) told CNN Speaker-designee. The full House will pass. All 40 seats in the Virginia State ‘s John Berman on “New Day” he of Delegates would officially vote I will be submitting legislation to require paid sick days. Too Senate and all 100 seats in the Vir- planned to reintroduce a slate of to confirm the new Speaker the many families are struggling because they cannot care for them- ginia House of Delegates had been “common-sense pieces of legisla- first day of the 2020 legislative selves or their sick children. I will also be submitting legislation up for grabs in the 161st Virginia tion” for gun control. “Getting rid session. The House also an- to protect a patient from high medical care bills if he/she re- General Assembly and Virginia of bump stocks, high volume nounced Del. Charniele Herring ceived emergency care from out-of-network providers. In collabo- Democrats picked up four House magazines, red flag laws (extreme (D-46) as Majority Leader. She ration with the Zero Carbon Virginia group, I will be implement- District seats, 40 (in Fairfax risk protective orders). I will rein- became the first woman and the ing important actions to address climate change. Voters spoke County), 76, 83 and 94 defeating troduce those in January, and I’m first African American to serve as very strongly in 2019 about the need for a new direction in the the four Republican incumbents. convinced with the majority now Majority Leader. And they elected criminal justice system. One piece of legislation that I have con- Democrats won two other House in the House and the Senate, they Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48) as Cau- tinually sponsored is the expungement of non-violent felony con- seats, 28 and 91 in open races. will become law. And because of cus Chair. victions from the records of juveniles. I am confident that this They also picked up two State Sen- that, Virginia will be safer… An- “Not only did Virginia just elect legislation will now pass. ate seats, 10 and 13. other issue that is very important the most diverse House of Del- It is noteworthy that the composition of the General Assembly The Democrats would have full is women’s reproductive health egates in its 400-year history, but more closely reflects the diversity of our great state, and women control of the state legislature care and stopping the discrimina- House Democrats have made his- are taking their place in the power structure. when the Virginia General Assem- tion against the LGBTQ commu- tory again by nominating a diverse bly session convened on Jan. 8, nity,” Governor Northam said. leadership slate to truly represent 2020. All three arms of the state’s Later that day, Governor Virginia,” said House Democratic ians,” said Speaker-designee Filler- legislative history. ..We have the government would be theirs. With Northam met with his cabinet and Caucus Executive Director Trevor Corn. “We are stepping up to lead most diverse House Caucus in our the newfound power of a blue- reporters. “Virginia is blue, and I Southerland. “Finally, we will be and understand the value of mak- history, which includes cultural, controlled lower chamber of the want everyone to know that,” he able to move forward with a House ing our schools better, our commu- gender and geographic diversity. Virginia Assembly alongside the said. Northam stated he wanted to for All Virginians.” nities stronger, our economy fairer, It also means diversity of experi- Virginia State Senate coupled with bring back eight bills in January, “We are a unified caucus with and our Commonwealth the envy ence and perspectives on issues a blue Governor’s mansion, Demo- including decriminalizing mari- the shared priority to move our of all the states. The firsts are not that affect Virginians in all regions. crats could pass their agenda Re- juana, increasing support for early Commonwealth forward, address lost on me - the first woman and publicans blocked for years includ- childhood education, more train- our most critical challenges, and the first Jewish person elected See General Assembly, ing gun safety, higher minimum ing for high schoolers to enter the ensure transparency for all Virgin- Speaker designee in our 400-year Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2019 ❖ 3 Opinion Springfield
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The Washington Pentateuch on display.
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Area residents help bring 1,000-year-old Washington Pentateuch to Museum.
By Denise Lew thread in the Bible’s history; one The Connection that has endured for more than a thousand years,” said Kloha. he Washington The Arlington resident has been Pentateuch, an an instrumental in leading the exhi- T cient Hebrew Bible, bition teams and curators in analy- was revealed for the sis, planning the exhibit, and de- first time in a thousand years to velopment programs at the mu- the public in “A Fence around the seum. “We have a talented and Torah” special exhibit at the Mu- amazing team at the Museum of seum of the Bible on Thursday, the Bible, many of whom live in Nov. 7. An Arlington resident, Jeff northern Virginia,” said Kloha. Kloha, who is chief curatorial of- Another team member, Allison ficer at the Museum of the Bible, Mullins, is a Springfield native headed the team. who works as an education pro- The Washington Pentateuch, gram developer at the museum. dating back to the 10th or 11th Future plans for the museum century, contains the first five include continued sponsorship books of the Jewish Torah. The with the Washington Theological 42nd Annual Holiday leather-bound artifact is the only Consortium, which the Virginia intact Hebrew Bible manuscript on Theological Seminary in Alexan- public display in the U.S. and fea- dria takes part in. Kloha and his tures the Masoretic Text, which is team are already planning events Arts and Crafts Show “the authoritative text of the He- for the spring. “We hope that this brew Bible in Jewish and Western important artifact will provide Christian tradition, said Herschel another reason for people to come Hepler, a curator at the museum. to visit the DMV and see the amaz- ƵĚƌĞLJDŽŽƌĞZĞĐƌĞĂƟŽŶĞŶƚĞƌ “This artifact is a window into ing history and culture that is an era, a millennium ago, that unique to the area,” said Kloha.. serves as a basis for how we un- For more information on “The ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJĞĐĞŵďĞƌϳƚŚ derstand and still talk about the Fence around the Torah” special (9:00am-4:00pm) Bible today. Everyone who has the exhibit on display through Nov. 25, opportunity to come and see this 2020, please visit exhibit will witness a significant www.museumofthebible.org. ^ƵŶĚĂLJĞĐĞŵďĞƌϴƚŚ (10:00am-3:30pm)
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Photo courtesy of the Arlington Turkey Trot Mimi and Rob Mortimer will be among thousands of runners at the 14th annual Arling- ton Turkey Trot. Seniors among those joining Ready to Trot turkey trots on Thanksgiving. By Marilyn Campbell strollers to 90 people who are in the 90s,” he said. The Connection “This is a well-regarded festival and there are people who’ve been doing it for years.” s part of a world-wind trip, Mimi and Rob Alexandra Danza, who is 72, ran in the Bethesda Mortimer flew from Ethiopia to Paris last Turkey Chase last year, but will be in Florida this Aweek before heading back to Arlington. year for the Seniors First Turkey Trot. “I love doing They wanted to spend Thanksgiving at turkey trots and this one will be fun because people home with family. Their holiday tradition however, will be dressed in costumes or hats with a Thanks- involves more than turkey and dressing. At the crack giving theme,” she said. of dawn, long before the feast, Mimi, 81, and Rob, “There’s even an award for the oldest runner.” 82, will lace up their running shoes and join thou- Marsha Edgell is also hoping to do a turkey trot. Two sands of other runners at the 14th annual Arlington years ago she was out of shape and overweight. Her Turkey Trot. fitness program entails cycling, hiking and yoga. “We first began running in our early 30s,” said “I did a hike in Scotland,” she said. “I never could Mimi. “We started doing 10k races years ago but now have done that two years ago.” do only the Arlington Turkey Trot with our family, “20-30 years ago I’d run the occasional 5k charity children and grandchildren.” race for fun,” continued Edgell. “I got in shape be- The Mortimers are proving that age doesn’t limit cause I want to be capable and able to [run in a tur- their ability to pound the pavement on Thanksgiv- key trot] if I feel like it.” ing morning to raise money for charity. In fact, the Riley says that older runners are motivated by dif- number of older runners has increased over recent ferent factors. years, says Arlington Turkey Trot race director, Mark “For some it’s become a family holiday tradition,” Riley, as have donations with runners raising more he said. than $120,000 for Arlington nonprofits that provide “Running each year preserves that tradition.” food and clothing for those in need. “We’re motivated by the love of the sport,” said “We see people who range in age from babies in Mimi. “Will continue as long as we can.” COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP
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Submit civic/community announce- about Lions community service. Free. ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ Visit www.fairfaxlions.org or call Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. 703-879-5795. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. THURSDAY/DEC. 5 Transportation Meeting. 7-9 p.m. At Fairfax County Garfield Elementary School, 7101 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Fairfax County Department of Board of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a community input meeting to Supervisors encourage public input on alternatives developed to provide enhanced Fairfax Connector bus Meetings in 2019 service (Routes 310, 321, 322) in the 12000 Government Center Parkway Franconia and Springfield areas. The Fairfax, VA 22035 service alternatives were developed Dec. 3, 2019 9:30 a.m. - Full Board of based on the first round of public Supervisors Meeting input received through community Dec. 10 Committee Meetings engagement, stakeholder 9:30 a.m. - Health, Housing and Human engagement and technical analysis. Services Committee After this round of public 11 a.m. - Development Process engagement, FCDOT staff will Committee develop a preferred service plan 1:30 p.m. - Transportation Committee based on public input received and 3 p.m. - General Assembly Annual further technical analysis to provide Reception and Work Session better access to destinations, improved travel times, increased TUESDAY/DEC. 3 schedule reliability and more Open House. 7:30-10:30 a.m. At Main dependable service. The community Street Child Development Center, will have an opportunity to review 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Tours and comment on the preferred at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Stop by Main service plan in Spring 2020. Street for coffee and a quick Residents are encouraged to provide breakfast. Stop by for a tour or just input on the service alternatives by come by for a quick visit. RSVP filling out an online survey. (Visit encouraged but not required: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ [email protected] or transportation/franconia-springfield- 703-273-1192. optimization) The survey will be Fairfax Lions Club Dinner open from now thru Dec. 17, 2019. Meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mail comments to Fairfax County American Legion Post 177, upper Department of Transportation, 4050 level. 939 Oak St., Fairfax. Visit a Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA Lions Club dinner meeting. Enjoy a 22033. buffet dinner, speaker, and club announcements. Guests are cordially invited – meet members and learn See Bulletin, Page 11
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SATURDAY/NOV. 30 Submit entertainment announcements at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. The Build a Holiday Gingerbread House. 11 a.m. deadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork to 4 p.m. At Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, encouraged. 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Enjoy a family tradition of making your own gingerbread house. The first seating will be from ONGOING 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second seating will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each seating has a limited Give the Gift of Original Art. Now thru Jan. 5. number of houses available. The price for each At Torpedo Factory Artists at Mosaic, 2905 house is $40 ($35 for museum members). Local District Ave., #105, Fairfax. Open Wednesday guest pastry chefs Laurent Lhuillier and Sergio thru Sunday 11 – 7 p.m. Reception celebrating Mueller will be on hand with volunteers to help small businesses, Nov. 30, 5 to 8 p.m. You can you with your masterpiece. Make reservations at find extraordinary fine art that makes great gifts https://squareup.com/store/fairfax-station- this holiday season — the work of highly- railroad-museum. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, acclaimed Torpedo Factory Artists — at their or call 703-425-9225. satellite space in Merrifield. Artists Sonne Hernandez and Greg Knott are in residence during this show. NOV. 30-DEC. 20 PJ Party + Santa’s Arrival. At Springfield Town Fairfax City Elf Hunt. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Center, Springfield. Welcome Santa with a Takes place Fairfax City-wide, start point: Old Pajama Party. Get in the holiday spirit with Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. caroling, hot coco and watch as Santa arrives in Locate 10 elves in Fairfax City businesses, get a style with Fairfax police and fire. Santa’s visiting stamp from each business confirming that you hours will be as follows: Now through Dec. 13; found the elf; share the Fairfax City Elf Hunt Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday: ; card with us at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec. 14 thru Dec. 23 Monday [email protected]. Once you – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to have submitted your Fairfax City Elf Hunt card, 7 p.m.; and Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nicole Shortle, a sophomore at Oakton High School, dances the role of you will receive a Fairfax City car magnet and Clara; and Carlos Martinez, George Mason University Dance, dances the have your name entered into a drawing for a $250 cash prize. Completed cards must be Event in Reston role of the Nutcracker Prince. received by Dec. 16 to be eligible. Free to participate; patrons are encouraged to purchase FRIDAY/NOV. 29 items when they visit businesses. Visit the Reston Holiday Parade. 10 a.m. At Reston “The Nutcracker” website: https://fairfaxcityconnected.com/ Town Center, Reston. The 29th annual Reston 2019/10/08/elfhunt/#prettyPhoto Holiday Parade – one of USA Today’s 10 Best – NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 2019 plus tree lighting, sing-along, horse-drawn ”The Nutcracker.” Nov. 30, 4 pm, and Dec. 1, 2:30 pm. At W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax. The carriage rides, and more all day. Rain or shine. Fairfax Ballet Company members, along with students from the Russell School of Ballet and professional SUNDAY/DEC. 1 Schedule: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Visits and photos guest artists, take the audience on a magical journey through a festive party, an epic battle scene, a Messiah Sing Along. 3 p.m. At Fairfax with Santa & Mrs. Claus; winter wonderland of sparkling snowflakes, and a Land of Sweets that includes a delicate Sugar Plum Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main Street, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Mini-train rides on Market Street; Fairy, a dashing Cavalier, graceful Mirlitons, and waltzing flowers. Fairfax Ballet Senior company Fairfax. All are welcome. Bring a score, or 5 p.m.: Dance Performance at Fountain Square; member Nicole Shortle, a sophomore at Oakton High School, dances the role of Clara. Carlos Martinez, borrow one here, and join in the Messiah Sing 6– 6:30 p.m.: Tree Lighting & Sing Along; a sophomore in George Mason University’s dance program, portrays the Nutcracker Prince. Professional Along...or simply come and enjoy the music. 6:30– 10 p.m.: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides. Visit guest artists, Cody Beaton and Mate Szentes from the Richmond Ballet, dance the roles of the Sugar Free. Visit the website: fairfaxpresbyterian.org www.restontowncenter.com/holidays. Plum Fairy and Cavalier. Philip Smith-Cobbs dances the roles of the Mouse King, Mechanical Doll, and Arabian Coffee. Tickets are available for purchase at http://fairfaxnutcracker2019.bpt.me Tickets will also be available at the door beginning one hour before each show. Group discounts are available for qualifying organizations with 10 or more guests. Email [email protected] or call 703-665-9427. See Holiday, Page 9
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WEDNESDAY/DEC. 4 Blue Christmas Eucharist and Healing Service. 7 p.m. at Pohick Episcopal Church, 9301 Richmond Hwy., Lorton. This special Blue Christmas service recognizes the Photos courtesy of MSA difficulties of the season for those experiencing grief, loneliness, or loss. Frosty at the Santa Spectacular by the Metropolitan This service of meditation, music, School of Arts. candle lighting, and prayers of consolation and healing calls to mind the comfort, hope, and encouragement of the season. Visit the website www.pohick.org or call Metropolitan School 703-339-6572.
DEC. 6-7 The Cathedral Brass will put on a concert on Saturday, Dec. of the Arts Spreads Norwegian Christmas Festival. 7 at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Fairfax Station. Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At Christ Lutheran Holiday Cheer Church, 3810 Meredith Drive, The Cathedral Brass Concert Fairfax. Free Admission. Live music, By Denise Lew dancing, fjord horses on Saturday. SATURDAY/DEC. 7 Food and craft demonstrations. The Connection Upcoming Imported foods (nokkelost), fresh Cathedral Brass Concert. 6-7 p.m. At Living Savior Lutheran Church, 5500 Ox lefse and krumkake made onsite, Road, Fairfax Station. Join in a family friendly, free Christmas concert featuring Performances Nordic Cafe, huge gift selection The Cathedral Brass. All are welcome. Visit the website: he Metropolitan School Santa Spectacular shows (free): including books, linens, authentic www.livingsaviorlutheran.org of the Arts rings in the Scandinavian sweaters. Free. Visit the T Nov. 30, 11:30 a.m. at National website website: www.norwaydc.org. Theatre, Annandale NOVA Campus, holiday season with Harbor in Washington, D.C.; Dec. 20 items for donation. In the evenings, 8333 Little River Turnpike, “Santa Spectacular” shows in Al- at 6:30 p.m. at the Springfield Town enjoy a magical train ride through a Annandale. Encore Theatrical Arts exandria, Springfield and the Na- Center; and Dec. 22 at 12 and 1 p.m. SATURDAY/DEC. 7 forest decorated with holiday-themed Project presents a new holiday at the Kingstowne Town Center. Christmastide at Gunston Hall. 10 lights and scenes. Celebration Station musical, “Finding Santa.” Cost is $19- tional Harbor in the next few The Nutcracker Ballet: Richard J. a.m. to 7 p.m. At George Mason’s runs the same weekends as Winter $26.This song and dance musical weeks until Christmas. A full pro- Ernst Community Cultural Center, Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Wonderland, but will take place on features over 30 performers, creative duction of The Nutcracker Ballet 8333 Little River Turnpike on Sat., Lorton. Celebrate a holiday tradition Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 choreography, elaborate sets, over will be held at the Richard J. Dec. 7 and Sun., Dec. 8; 12:00 p.m. at Gunston Hall! Daytime activities to 9 p.m. Celebration Station ticket 165 costumes, and over 16 musical and 5 p.m. both days. Tickets at include children’s crafts, a visit from are $10 each; trains depart every 20 numbers. Come see all the glamour Ernst Community Cultural Cen- www.metropolitanarts.org Santa, games, and even an indoor minutes. Visit the website: of a Broadway-style show right here ter in Annandale on Saturday, snowball fight. The evening hours www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke- in Northern Virginia. Appropriate for provide a romantic holiday lake. audiences of all ages Visit the Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8. Danielle Jones, who both play experience by candlelight as guests ”The Nutcracker.” Saturday at 8 p.m.; website: www.Encore-tap.org The “Santa Spectacular” fea- Clara, and Jacqueline Doherty, are invited to sample period food in Sunday at 3 p.m. At Centreville High tures popular holiday characters who is the artistic director. the kitchen, explore the grounds, School, 6001 Union Mill Road, SATURDAY/DEC. 14 enjoy 18th century music, and chat Clifton. Mia Saunders School of Annual Christmas Musical. 6 p.m. including Santa, Rudolph, Dobbs founded the school 20 with characters from the past. Cost: Ballet presents “The Nutcracker.” The At Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, Frosty and friends in a 25- years ago while trying to find a $15 adults, $10 children (ages 6 – 2019 production of “The Nutcracker” 10185 Zion Drive, Fairfax. The minute show, with a brand new quality dance program for her 18), and members receive a 50% marks the first for new MSB Ministry of Music and Performing discount. Visit the website: https:// Artistic Director Hannah Woodruff, an Arts of Greater Little Zion Baptist number called “Peppermint daughter. To that end, she de- gunstonhall.org/event/christmastide- alumna of MSB and 2017 graduate of Church in Fairfax presents its Annual Stick Parade.” The school will cided to start a school that at-gunston-hall/ University of Virginia. Proceeds for this Christmas Musical, No Ordinary perform at charities and commu- would be nurturing and joyful, Christmas Party. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At annual giving tradition will benefit Night, a special service to celebrate Twins Ace Hardware, 10310-B Main CVHS Drama Scholarships and the the birth of our Savior in narration, nities during the holiday season. reflecting the “flourishing arts Street, Fairfax. Fun-filled activities Michael J. Fox Foundation for music, song, and dance. Featured will Founder of the college prepara- community” she had grown up include: Live grill demo from Parkinson’s Research. Enjoy this be the Greater Little Zion choirs and tory performing arts school, in to become a professional celebrity Ace grilling chef Jason K holiday classic with your family and praise dancers, along with a special Morse of 5280 Culinary; BBQ support local dancers and CVHS performance by recording artist and Melissa Dobbs, says she hopes dancer. “I hope that Metropoli- Provisions & Team Traeger Grills; students. Tickets are $12, (cash or renown pianist, Bro. Jeff Corry. Free. that audience members will tan brings joy to the lives of our free goodie bags to the first 150 checks payable to CVHS Drama Call 703-239-9111. “leave performances feeling up- community through the arts. people at 11 a.m.; delicious apps and Boosters only) and are available at deserts; special appearance from the door. Visit the website: http:// DEC. 14-15 lifted, inspired and full of joy.” Whether by way of taking a children’s author Lindsay Barry; miasaundersballet.com/ Winter Wonderland. Noon to 5 p.m. Now in its 15th year, The Nut- dance class, learning to sing or photos with Santa; letters to Santa At Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, cracker production will feature play piano or watching The activity; decorating ideas; giveaways, SUNDAY/DEC. 8 Fairfax Station. At Winter demos and more. Visit the website: “Little Drummer Dude.” 11 a.m. to Wonderland, you can hop a train ride professional guest artist Stephen Nutcracker, my goal is for any- www.twinsacehardware.com. 12:30 p.m. At Jubilee Christian on the Holiday Express, take Hannah, former principal one and everyone who encoun- Center, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, unlimited spins on the Carolers dancer from the New York City ters MSA to leave with a heart Fairfax. A children’s musical, “Little Carousel, play Gingerbread Man Golf DEC. 7-8 Drummer Dude” takes place during or cook s’mores by the fire. Visit with Ballet, and nearly 130 young full of light and joy,” said Dobbs. “The Nutcracker.” 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. the time Jesus was born and we see Santa and enjoy hot chocolate or dancers. A number of partici- For more information on up- At Richard J. Ernst Community the story through the eyes of the wise cider and candy canes. Five-hour pants are from Fairfax County, coming events and tickets, visit Cultural Center, 8333 Little River men, a traveling band and a little passes are $15 in advance and $20 Turnpike, Annandale. Metropolitan drummer dude. Free. Visit the on the event day. Donations of new including Anya Jones and www.metropolitanarts.org School of the Arts’ Nutcracker brings website: jccag.org. toys or canned food accepted. In the to life the gift of imagination with evenings, enjoy a magical train ride Clara and her Nutcracker in a TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10-11 through a forest decorated with magical journey from her Victorian Moscow Ballet’s “The holiday-themed lights and scenes. home through the Land of Snow and Nutcracker.” 7 p.m. At GMU’s Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 into the Land of Sweets, with Concert Hall, 4373 Mason Pond to 9 p.m. Celebration Station ticket dazzling dancing, a larger-than-life Drive, Fairfax. The Moscow Ballet are $10 each; trains depart every 20 Christmas tree, more than 100 “Dance with Us” cast will perform minutes. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ dancers, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious their ancillary roles as Party parks/burke-lake. score. Tickets $26 to $28. Go to Children, Snowflakes, Mice, Snow Bethlehem Walk. 3-7 p.m. At www.metropolitanarts.org to Maidens and Variation Dancers. The Parkwood Baptist Church, 8726 purchase tickets. aspiring ballerinas and danseurs, Braddock Road, Annandale. Walk Winter Wonderland. 12 p.m. to 5 ages 7 to 17, perform in ancillary through the narrow streets of p.m. At Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox roles developed for their age and skill Bethlehem. Haggle with shop Road, Fairfax Station. At Winter level by dancer, choreographer, and owners, sidestep tax collectors, avoid Wonderland, you can hop a train ride Julliard graduate Mary Giannone the Roman centurions on your way to on the Holiday Express, take Talmi, also co-producer of Moscow the manger scene. Hundreds of unlimited spins on the Carolers Ballet’s North American tours. Tickets families make the trek each year to a Carousel, play Gingerbread Man Golf are $34 to $180. replica of the holy city, raised by or cook s’mores by the fire. Visit with Parkwood Baptist Church. Re- Santa and enjoy hot chocolate or DEC. 13-22 enactors, live music, children’s crafts, cider and candy canes. Five-hour ETAP’s “Finding Santa.” 12 show games. Live nativity scene. Free. The Nutcracker performed by the Metropolitan passes are $15 in advance and $20 times over 2 weekends, Friday, Ample parking. Reserve advance on the event day. The park will also Saturday and Sunday 7:30 p.m., 12 tickets at www.parkwood.org. For School of the Arts. be accepting new toys or canned food p.m. and 4 p.m. At Richard J. Ernst details call 703-978-8160. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2019 ❖ 9 News
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Our work will not be easy, but I am prepared and eager to serve the people of the Great Common- Photo contributed wealth of Virginia alongside Ma- Senate Democratic Press Conference on ERA, Senate jority Leader-elect Herring, Demo- Finance Committee, Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Nov. 21. cratic Caucus Chair-Elect Sullivan and all of our colleagues,” Filler- lies as we shape our policy agenda Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Corn said. for the commonwealth in 2020 Vernon) Caucus Vice Chair Del. Mark Levine (D-45) posted, and beyond.” Sen. Jeremy McPike (Prince Wil- “This is the most diverse caucus liam)- Caucus Vice Chair that there has ever been in the First Bills and Resolution Sen. Barbara Favola (D- Arling- General Assembly’s 400-year his- Filed ton) Caucus Co-Whip tory. No General Assembly major- Shortly after midnight on Mon- Sen. Lionell Spruill (D-Chesa- ity has ever looked more like the day, Nov. 18, Democratic lawmak- peake) Caucus Co-Whip people of Virginia than the current ers began to file bills minutes into Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D- House Democratic majority.” the opening date of pre-filing for Richmond)- Caucus Secretary the 2020 General Assembly session. Sen-elect Ghazala Hashni (D- Transition Team State Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan (D- Chesterfield)- Caucus Treasurer Announced 9) submitted her first legislation Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D- As the days after the election moments after filing season opened Fairfax)- Caucus Sergeant at Arms rolled forward, on Nov. 14, the at midnight, putting passage of the Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Ports- blue wave surged. Speaker-desig- ERA at the symbolic head of the list mouth)-President Pro Tempore- nee Filler-Corn announced her for that chamber. designee (first African American transition team, 18 key advisors, The weekend after the filing, and the first woman to serve as to assist as she transitioned into Democratic Caucus Chair Rip President Pro Tempore) the office of Speaker of the House Sullivan (D-48) shared his of Delegates. She selected Wayne thoughts on party’s intention for Senate Democrats an- Turnage as Chair and Suzette the first three House Bills and reso- nounced Committee Chairs Denslow as Transition Staff Direc- lution, “We tried to send a signal for the 2020 legislative tor. She chose other members for of our highest priorities, in terms session: her team, including Walter Tejada, of the top,” he said. Agriculture, Conservation & a member of the Metropolitan Democrats filed: Natural Resources: Senator Chap Washington Airports Authority ❖ HB1: No-excuse in-person and Petersen (D-Fairfax City) Board of Directors and Ilryong mail absentee voting; Patron: Del. Commerce & Labor Committee: Moon of Fairfax, the first Asian Charniele Herring (D-46). Senator Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax) American elected to a public of- ❖ HB2: Universal background Courts of Justice: Senator John fice in Virginia. “People across the checks; Patron: Del. Ken Plum (D- Edwards (D-Roanoke) Commonwealth told us they 36). This bill would require uni- Education & Health: Senator L. wanted to move our Common- versal background checks for any Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) wealth forward, address our most firearm sales or transfers. Finance: Senator Janet Howell critical challenges and ensure ❖ HB3: LGBTQ+ Housing Non- (D-Fairfax) transparency for all Virginians,” discrimination; Patron: Del. Rules: Senator Mamie E. Locke posted Filler-Corn. “I am truly Delores McQuinn (D-70).The bill (D-Hampton) honored to have guidance from defined sexual orientation and Rehabilitation & Social Services: these leaders from across Virginia gender identity. Senator Barbara Favola (D-Arling- to develop leadership to make our ❖ HJ1: Equal Rights Amend- ton) schools better, our communities ment; Patron: Del. Jennifer Carroll General Laws: Senator George stronger and our economy more Foy (D-2) ratifies the Equal Rights Barker (D-Fairfax) fair.” Amendment to the Constitution of Local Government: Senator the United States proposed by Lynwood Lewis (D-Accomack) Chairs of Key Legislative Congress in 1972. “Today, I filed a Transportation: Senator Dave Committees resolution to have Virginia be the Marsden (D-Fairfax) House Speaker-designee Filler- 38th and final state to ratify the Privileges & Elections: Senator Corn announced her picks for the Equal Rights Amendment to the Creigh Deeds (D-Bath) key legislative committees in a United States Constitution for the With the appointment of State news release Thursday, Nov. 14. upcoming 2020 General Assembly Senator Janet Howell (D- Fairfax) Choices reflected racial, gender session. It’s time to be on the right as incoming Chairwoman of the and geographic diversity of the side of history. It’s time to finally Senate Finance Committee and Democratic caucus. She named ratify the #ERA,” Foy tweeted. Del. Luke Torian (D-Prince Will- Del. Luke Torian, (D-52), as chair iam) as chair of the House Appro- of the Appropriations Committee; VA Senate Democrats Elect priations Committee, the state’s Del. Jeion Ward, (D-92), as chair leadership purse strings and its power rested of the Commerce and Labor Com- On Nov. 20, VA Senate Demo- in Northern Virginia. mittee; and Del. Roslyn Tyler, (D- crats elected leadership ahead of On Nov. 21, incoming House 75), as chair of the Education the 2020 legislative session. Speaker Filler-Corn announced Committee. All three are members From the Senate Democratic decisions for Chairs of two addi- of the black caucus. House Filler- Caucus: tional committees Del. Mark Sick- Corn also announced Del. Vivian Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax)- les (D-43)- Health, Welfare & In- Watts, (D-39), as chair of the Fi- Majority Leader stitutions Committee and Del. nance Committee. “These impres- Sen. Mamie Locke (D- Hamp- Delores McQuinn (D-70) Trans- sive leaders will be important al- ton)-Caucus Chair portation Committee.
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SATURDAY/DEC. 7 [OL:O\MÅL PN Support Group. 2-4 p.m. At Mason District Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, By KENNETH B. LOURIE Annandale. PN Support Group monthly meeting. Dr. Sarah McQuide addresses lifestyle changes (ZKPMÄJ\S[HZ[OLSHZ[ML^^LLRZOH]LILLU around chronic pain, anxiety and depression of ^P[O*OPUV»ZH[OVTLOVZWPJL[`WLJHYLHUK PN. Visit the website: www.dcpnsupport.org. \S[PTH[LWHZZPUNHUK[OL¸*H[JO(¹YLHSP[PLZ VM¸YL]LYZLTVY[NHNPUN¹T`OV\ZL¸WLYWSL_LK¹ SUNDAY/DEC. 8 I`[OL¸KLYLSPJ[¹Z[HISLZOLKVUT`WYVWLY[` Low Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic. Noon-2 p.m. T`\WJVTPUNX\HY[LYS`*;ZJHUOHZU»[L]LU at West Springfield Governmental Center, 6140 ¸ISPWWLK¹[OLYHKHY;OV\NOP[^PSSOH]LVJ Rolling Road, Springfield.Cost is $15 per pet, J\YYLKHSYLHK`I`[OL[PTL[OPZJVS\TUWYPU[Z cash and check only. Dogs, cats, and ferrets may P[»ZX\P[LWVZZPISLK\L[V[OL;OHURZNP]PUN be vaccinated at the clinic. Dogs must be on OVSPKH`P[ZYLZ\S[Z^VU»[ILRUV^UMVYT\JO leashes; cats and ferrets must be in carriers. All SVUNLYKH`ZPUMHJ[[OHUOHZILLUJ\Z[VT pets will receive a 1-year rabies vaccination. To HY`(UKZVMHYIL[^LLUT`^PML+PUHHUK0 obtain a 3-year vaccine, bring pet’s rabies UVULVM[OPZOHZL]LUILLUKPZJ\ZZLK@L[HZ0 certificate (not tag) showing the current rabies vaccination expiration date. 2019 county dog ZP[HUK^YP[LVU:\UKH`[OLZJHUPZVU>LKULZ licenses will be sold for an additional $10 per KH`[OYLLKH`ZH^H`*SVZLLUV\NO[V^OLYL license. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ P[ZOV\SKOH]LILLUMYVU[HUKJLU[LYPUZ[LHKVM animalshelter/communityassistance/ ^OLYLP[»ZILLU!IHJRHUKVMM[V[OLZPKL rabiesclinics for more. )\[ZV^OH[YLHSS`&4`H[[P[\KLPZHUKOHZ HS^H`ZILLU[VX\V[L1VOUHJSVZLMYPLUK!¸0[ SATURDAY/DEC. 14 PZ^OH[P[PZHUKP[^PSSIL^OH[P[^PSSIL¹)` [OL[PTL0ZSPKLMVY[OHUKIHJR\UKLY[OL*; Coffee with Del. Bulova. 9-11 a.m. At Main Street Bagel, 10268 Main Street, City of Fairfax. ZJHU»ZHYJOVYLHYSPLY0PTHNPUL[OLKHTHNL[V Del. David Bulova (D-Fairfax) will continue a T`IVK`Z\JOHZP[PZVYPZU»[^PSSOH]LILLU tradition started in 2006 by holding informal KVUL,P[OLY[OLJHUJLYOHZNYV^UZWYLHKVYP[ office hours to take place from 9 to 11 a.m.. OHZU»[*LY[HPUS`OLHYPUNHUKVYYLHKPUNYLZ\S[Z Constituents are invited to talk about issues of MYVT[OLVUJVSVNPZ[^PSSJVUÄYTMHJ[ZH[WYLZLU[ interest and to ask questions about legislation UV[PUL]PKLUJLI\[[OLYLPZ^P[OV\[ILPUNWHY affecting our community. The format is casual [PJ\SHYS`ULNH[P]LHIV\[T`JPYJ\TZ[HUJLZHU and no appointment is needed. Bulova is also PUL]P[HIPSP[`[VP[6ULKH`T`HTHaPUNULHYS` happy to arrange individual appointments on `LHYY\UPZNVPUN[VJVTL[VH^HSRHUK specific issues or concerns. He represents Virginia’s 37th House District, which includes the L]LU[\HSS`[VHSPLKV^U(UK0^PSSKLHS^P[O City of Fairfax and portions of Fairfax County. P[^OLU[OL[PTLYLZ\S[ZJVTL0U[OLPU[LYPT Visit www.davidbulova.com. OV^L]LY[OPZUL_[ZJHUPZTLYLS`HUV[OLYZ[VW VU[OLSLZZ[OHU4LYY`.Vº9V\UK 0KVU»[TLHU[VTHRLSPNO[VMHUL_[YLTLS` TUESDAY/DEC. 18 OLH]`I\YKLU[OH[^LJHUJLYWH[PLU[ZOH]L[V Fairfax Lions Club Dinner Meeting. 6:30-8:30 JHYY`![OLWYVZWLJ[VMKLH[O(Z3LL1*VIIZHPK p.m. at American Legion Post 177, upper level. PU¸;OL,_VYJPZ[!¹¸0VUS`TLU[PVUP[PUWHZZPUN¹ 939 Oak St., Fairfax. Visit a Lions Club dinner meeting. Enjoy a buffet dinner, speaker, and *HUJLYJH\ZLZLUV\NOPU[LYUHSWYVISLTZWO`Z club announcements. Guests are cordially PJHSS`VULKVLZU»[ULLKPMWVZZPISLHUKZVMHY invited – meet members and learn about Lions MVYTLP[OHZILLUWVZZPISL[VJH\ZLL_[LYUHS community service. Free. Visit LTV[PVUHSWYVISLTZHZ^LSS4H`ILP[»ZHRPUK www.fairfaxlions.org or call 703-879-5795. VMYLZPNUH[PVUVYZVTLRPUKVMHJJVTTVKH[PVU VYHJJLW[HUJLVMYLHSP[`[OH[OHZLUHISLK[OPZ SATURDAY/DEC. 28 VUL[VOH]LSP]LKZVSVUNIL`VUKT`VYPNPUHS ¸TVU[O[V[^V`LHY¹WYVNUVZPZVMMLYLK\W Messy Church. 5-6:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s in the Woods, 5911 Fairview Woods Drive, Fairfax VU-LI HUHJJVTWSPZOTLU[0HT Station. Join St. Peter’s in the Woods for their WYV\K[VZH`VJJHZPVUHSS`OHZSLK[VT`VUJVSV monthly Messy Church. It’s a worshiping NPZ[ZOV^PUNTLVMM[VOPZTLKPJHSZ[\KLU[Z"OPZ community especially geared towards families WYPaLJV^0JHSST`ZLSM and young children, but welcoming to all. Bible- /VULZ[S`^OH[»Z[OLWVPU[YLHSS`&0»TVUS` themed crafts and activities, casual worship and PUJVU[YVSVMZVT\JO-VJ\ZPUNVU[OPUNZ0 a free, family-style dinner. Call 703-503-9210 JHU»[JVU[YVSZLLTZH^HZ[LVM[PTLHUKLULYN` for more. Registration is appreciated, visit 3PMLPZWYLJPV\Z>O`K^LSSVU[OPUNZIL`VUK www.stpetersinthewoods.org/events. T`YLHJO&.YHZWPUNH[Z[YH^ZPM`V\JHUL]LU ÄUKVULPZSPRL^PZLJV\U[LYWYVK\J[P]L(UK BRITEPATHS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS ZL[[PUNVULZLSM\WMVYMHPS\YLVYKPZHWWVPU[TLU[ Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths is seeking PZJV\U[LYPU[\P[P]LHSTVZ[>O`KV[OH[&;OL volunteers to sponsor families in need who live JHUJLYPZHSYLHK`JH\ZPUNLUV\NOOH]VJPU`V\Y throughout the Fairfax County area. Sponsors IVK`+VU»[SL[P[HMMLJ[`V\YTPUK[VV¸7PSPUN are matched with families who have VU¹HZ[OL5-3YLMLYLLZ\ZLK[VJHSS[OPZTHQVY demonstrated need, and may opt to provide a PUMYHJ[PVU5V^0ILSPL]LP[ZJHSSLK¸
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WELCOME TO ALEXANDRIA TOYOTA’S
PERSONALIZED CAR CARE EXPERIENCE 1/31/20.
ALEXANDRIA TOYOTA
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