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If you are a bicyclist, there are many opportunities for you and your family to enjoy nature and a scenic ride. In addition to Accotink and Royal Lake trails, the Pohick Welcome to Stream Valley Trail is part of the larger, 40-mile-long Cross Country Trail that runs from north to south across Fairfax County. The trail was recently extended to allow access between the VRE stations at Rolling Road and Burke Centre. Fairfax County!

By Sharon Bulova Fairfax County is home to al- Be a Braddock Insider Chairman, Fairfax County most 50 corporate or U.S. head- old-timers) alike. Board of Supervisors quarters of major firms, and 10 What every newcomer Fortune 500 company head- ello and welcome to quarters. Hilton, Volkswagen, should know about living, POPULAR EATERIES Fairfax County! Con- Bechtel and Northrop *Kilroys in the Ravensworth Shopping Center, Springfield H *Great Harvest Bread Company in Burke Town Center, Burke gratulations on find- Grumman have all moved their working and playing in the *Josies Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt in Burke Town Center, ing the best place in the coun- corporate or U.S. headquarters Burke try to live, work, play and grow to Fairfax County since 2007. *Brions Grill in University Mall, Fairfax Braddock District. *Swiss Bakery in Ravensworth Shopping Center, Springfield older comfortably. Fairfax But it’s not all big business County is home to a fantastic here. About 97 percent of the By Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) GETTING AROUND—THE VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS STATION public school system, top tier companies in Fairfax County and his staff of “insiders.” The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is a commuter rail service businesses and some of the best are small businesses with fewer that operates Monday through Friday, from the Northern parks and open spaces in the DC than 100 employees and less raddock is very much a district of neighbor- Virginia suburbs to Washington D.C. The VRE Station is a Metro region. than $1 million in annual rev- popular mode of transportation for many commuters. We The Fairfax County Public enue. Our business community Bhoods, a rarity in busy and booming Fairfax. have one location in the District at 10399 Premier Court, Stretching from Annandale to the far edge of Burke, Virginia 22015. VRE does not operate service on School system is consistently is also diverse, boasting the Fairfax by the Fairfax County Government Center, weekends or federal holidays. For additional information, ranked among the best in largest number of foreign- go to their website at www.vre.org. we are located in the center of Fairfax County. America. We have a new super- owned firms in the region. Braddock District contains key roads for the county intendent, Dr. Karen Garza, and Through the first six months of HOW WE CAN HELP YOU—THE BRADDOCK DISTRICT STAFF such as Route 50, Route 29, Little River Turnpike, I look forward to working with this year, our Economic Devel- Our office is located at 9002 Burke Lake Road in Burke. Braddock Road, the Fairfax County Parkway, Old Contact us at [email protected] or by calling her to make our world class opment Authority worked with Keene Mill, Rolling Road and 495. We are proud to 703-425-9003. We maintain office hours of 9 a.m. to 5 school system even better. 87 companies that will add have two institutes of higher learning, George Ma- p.m. Monday through Friday. Fairfax County is also home more than 2,800 jobs to the *Kiel Stone, chief of staff: Media Contacts, Boards & son University and Northern Virginia Community Commissions, Fairfax County Budget, Transportation Policy to wonderful institutes of county economy. College, which attract students from all over the and Business Issues. higher learning. Northern Vir- Fairfax County is home to world. Here’s a short list of some must-do, must-see *Rosemary Ryan, senior staff assistant for Legislative Services: ginia Community College, with more than 48,000 acres of parks Land Use, Stormwater Management, Trash & Recycling, places, events and opportunities for newcomers (and Senior Services, Environmental Issues and Facilities campuses in Annandale and all and open space, and over 500 Management. over Northern Virginia, boasts miles of hiking and biking trails. *Ann Sharp, senior staff assistant for Constituent Services: Guaranteed Access Agreements In 2010, our Park Authority Braddock District Council (BDC), HOA’s and Civic Associations, George Mason University, Northern Virginia offering an affordable path to won the coveted Gold Medal for Community College, Zoning Complaints, Health Code all Virginia’s highly-rated pub- Parks and Recreation from the Violations, Road Maintenance, Traffic Calming, Parking lic universities. NOVA also part- National Recreation and Park Districts, Utilities, Crime and County History. *Lindsey Smith, senior staff assistant for Administration: ners with the region’s high Association and the American Scheduling, Office Management, Emergency Response, schools to offer dual enrollment Academy for Park and Recre- Braddock Neighborhood News, Information Technology, opportunities, giving students a ation Administration. Park Issues, Animal Control, Website, Arts and Braddock Nights. head start on their college edu- As chairman of the Board of *Charlie Szold, communications director: Media Relations, cation. George Mason Univer- Supervisors, I am elected at-large Social Media, The Braddock Beacon, Cook Advisory, sity in 2012 was named the top by all registered voters in Fairfax Braddock Website, Letters of Recognition. *Rhiannon Duck, legislative aide: Human Services, Housing, “Up-and-Coming University” by County. If you have any questions Wakefield Skatepark is one of two parks Homelessness, Agigin/50+ issues, Tax issues. U.S. News and World Report. or concerns, please email me at for skateboarders. Located at the Audrey Mason was just this summer [email protected] or Moore Rec Center, the park has been BRADDOCK HALL IN THE BRADDOCK DISTRICT OFFICE recognized as a top 100 univer- call my office at 703-324-2321. carefully designed and recently expanded Located at 9002 Burke Lake Road in Burke, Braddock Hall sity for research by Forbes Thanks for making Fairfax offers area residents, not-for-profits, and community and to offer fun and excitement for any level magazine. County your home! of skateboarder. See Opportunities, Page 28 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 3 Newcomers Mayor’s Welcome to the City of Fairfax

By Scott Silverthorne nation. The city’s size of 6.3 square nities unparalleled in the Washing- best places to live in the United tions have won this award in Vir- miles and 23,000 residents gives ton, D.C. area. We also have one States for a community of our size. ginia since its inception in 1965. n behalf of the mem- our community the feel of a small of the nation’s premier universi- ❖ Achieved AAA bond status— The City of Fairfax has also ex- bers of the Fairfax town, while providing all the ties, George Mason University, ad- the highest credit rating attain- perienced tremendous progress OCity Council, I want amenities of living in a large met- jacent to our community. able, citing the city’s budget man- over the past decade. We have in- to welcome you. ropolitan area. Over the past several years, we agement, strong reserves and con- vested in a new community cen- Less than 20 miles outside our Our city enjoys a vibrant and have been recognized for three sig- servative fiscal management. ter, new public library, a renovated nation’s capital, the City of Fairfax historical downtown, strong busi- nificant achievements in local gov- ❖ The National Recreation and and expanded City Hall, new po- has played an important role ness and residential communities, ernment: Parks Association awarded the City lice station, four public schools throughout the history of the Com- and an exciting variety of arts, ❖ Forbes Magazine ranked the of Fairfax a Gold Medal at its Na- monwealth of Virginia and our cultural and recreational opportu- City of Fairfax one of the top three tional Congress. Only four jurisdic- See Mayor, Page 27

4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Chamber Gives Voice to Businesses

he Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (Fairfax Chamber), Tthe Voice of Business in North- ern Virginia, represents 650 member companies with nearly 500,000 employees throughout the region. Since 1925, the chamber has been working to build a strong business community by providing unparalleled access to business development and thought leadership opportunities; professional development and mentoring; business advocacy and strate- Photo contributed gic community partnerships. From small, entrepreneurial startups to some of the country’s largest corporations— businesses have leveraged the chamber to raise their profiles, grow revenue and develop new business relationships. The chamber facilitates industry-focused coun- Jim Corcoran, president & CEO, cils, thought leadership groups, community Fairfax County Chamber of Com- partnerships and many other opportunities merce for its member companies to expand their networks and raise their profiles in the Visit www.FairfaxChamber.org for more highly competitive Northern Virginia mar- information about the organization, mem- ket. bers and events. Chambers

FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE community. 703-627-1500 or http:// The chamber facilitates industry-focused www.pabausa.org/. councils, thought leadership groups, community partnerships and many other opportuni- NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLACK ties for its more than 600 member companies CHAMBER OF COMMERCE to expand their networks and raise their pro- The Alexandria-based organization profiles in the highly competitive Northern Vir- vides resources to black-owned businesses ginia market. http://www.fairfaxchamber.org/ in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, or 703-479-9075. and Prince William counties. http:// www.novabcc.org/. CENTRAL FAIRFAX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF The chamber provides information and COMMERCE programs to businesses throughout Fairfax Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and was previously known as the City of and Pacific business communities in the region. Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. http:// http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/. www.cfcc.org/. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COM- LATVIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MERCE OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA IN THE AMERICAS Located in Herndon, the organization The Fairfax-based organization provides reserves Hispanic-lead businesses and those sources to Latvian-lead businesses, as well that work with the Hispanic community in as American businesses hoping to expand into the area. http://www.hccnva.org/. Latvia. http://www.latchamamericas.org. US LEBANESE CHAMBER OF COM- SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSION MERCE As part of the commonwealth’s Division A privately held business association founded of Legislative Services, the commission pro- in 2010 offering networking and resources to vides resources and support to the busi- Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949. nesses. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ dpsm/osb/sbc/. AFGHAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREATER MERRIFIELD BUSINESS AACC provides resources to members ASSOCIATION through business advice, conferences, semi- The association provides advertising and nars, networking events, publications and networking opportunities in Vienna and parts other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan of Fairfax. http://www.greatermerrifield.org. business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impedi- PAKISTAN AMERICAN BUSINESS ments to business and market progress for ASSOCIATION INC. members. AACC also serves as a link be- PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade asso- tween the private sector and government ciation that promotes business opportuni- to encourage economic policies that result ties between Pakistan and the United States in increased business and investment be- of America, and nurtures leadership skills tween the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442- within the Pakistani American business 5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 5 Opinion Fairfax

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airfax County has a Insiders’ Newcomers to Dranesville Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm fantastic park and Tips should visit our beautiful One of the hidden jewels in Fairfax County 703-778-9433 F [email protected] library system, with Potomac riverfront parks. is the Centreville Historic District. This little tons of activities to enjoy. One Scotts Run in McLean offers village area is tucked away from the hectic @MaryKimm of my personal favorites is the fantastic hiking trails and pace of everyday life but is a remarkable Executive Vice President Cardboard Boat Regatta at great views of the Potomac. presentation of the evolution of Fairfax Jerry Vernon [email protected] Lake Accotink Park every Riverbend Park and Great Falls County. While the primary reason it is summer. National Park in Great Falls remembered is its important role during the Editor in Chief —Sharon Bulova Steven Mauren have visitor centers, great trails, spectacular Civil War it was also the frontier for colonial Managing Editor river views and scenic picnic areas. America and the Gateway to the West. It also Kemal Kurspahic Everyone should experience Clifton Day at —John W. Foust became one of the first suburbs in America Photography: Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, least once and discover one of the best kept (Dranesville District Supervisor) during the 1920’s and 30’s when cars and Craig Sterbutzel secrets in Fairfax County—the magic and housing became affordable to Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly beauty of Clifton. It’s a great day out in a My insider tip? Check out Merrifield!! working class Americans and Production Manager: beautiful town where you can sample all There’s more to Merrifield than a lot of roads began to be built. Pieces Jean Card sorts of handicrafts, try some wine from the people realize. We have new development of life from all these periods Geovani Flores local winery, enjoy some delicious BBQ from going on around the Metro Station too— are preserved in the little Special Assistant to the Publisher the Clifton Lions Club (100 residential, retail, restaurants. Another new village of Centreville! Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 percent of proceeds go to restaurant near the station —Michael Frey [email protected] charity) and finish the day opened just last week. Coming (Sully District Supervisor) @TheismannMedia with an ice cream at sometime this month the Peterson's. It’s a fantastic day restaurants in the renovated CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: out for the whole family. This Upscale Resale building (east Ann Oliver year’s Clifton Day is on of Merrifield Gardens on Lee [email protected] October 13th. Highway) will be opening too. —Pat Herrity Things are happening all over (Springfield District Supervisor) Merrifield. —Linda Smyth (Providence District Supervisor)

6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Girl Scout FALL REGISTRATION Since 1980 Local Girl Scout Swan Ballet Dance Schools Troop Earns Ballet • Pointe • Jazz Tap • Lyrical Modern • Hip Hop Bronze Award Kinderdance & Baby Girl Scout Junior Troop # Swans (Ages 2-4) 1742 in Fairfax will be com- Classes Start 9/5/13 pleting their efforts to earn Registration Ongoing Call Today the Bronze Award, a leader- Beginner to Advance Classes for 703-425-9400 ship adventure and the high- www.swanballetdanceschools.com est honor a Girl Scout Jun- Children, Preteens, Teens & Adults ior can achieve. In their pur- Swan I: Fairfax Free Registrations Swan II: Chantilly 9416 Main St. suit to make a difference, For New Students 13655 Lee Jackson Pickett Shopping Center Chantilly, VA 20151 Fairfax, VA 22031 With This Ad these 12 girls from Willow 703-803-8877 Springs Elementary School 703-425-7847/703-425-9400 chose to raise awareness and August 24th & September 14th: Open House 11-1 Dance Party 3-5 to support the research efforts of Cockayne Syndrome (CS), a rare disease that touched the life of one of the Jubilee Christian Center troop members in a very personal way. The disease re- “A Caring & Spirit-Filled Church” sults in slow growth in ba- Realtime Worship – Sunday 8:45, 11 am & 6 pm bies as well as rapid aging (a Sunday School 10:10 am form of progeria). As part of Alternative Traditional Worship offered during 11 am worship their project, the girls re- “Beyond the Limits” Youth - Sunday 6 pm - Pastor John Dingle searched the syndrome, spoke with families affected Family Night for all ages, Wed. 7:15 pm by the disease and collec- Children’s Ministries and Nursery at All Services tively planned ways they Prayer services, home life groups & sports ministry could disseminate informa- Discipleship - Mike Colón, Sr. Assoc. Pastor tion to their neighborhood & College/Young Adult Ministry and to a broader population. Visit our website: www.jccag.org They developed an informa- Check out www.WeAreThePeople.me to pray with us for America tional brochure and a poster 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax display and designed a plan Bill Frasnelli, LEAD PASTOR, 703-383-1170 to support the Cockayne "Experience the Difference” Syndrome International Conference. After months of research, planning and hard work, the girls began their campaign on Sunday, July 28 by hosting a lemonade stand in a local neighborhood and by serving treats while they shared information about the syndrome. The girls will culminate their efforts with participation in the Cockayne Syndrome Inter- national Conference in Alex- andria Aug. 1-4. At the conference, the troop will split into smaller groups that ro- tate jobs over the course of three days. At the welcoming dinner, two girls will present a check from Troop 1742 to the CS Foundation. During the camp-in party, four girls will interact with the CS children and their sib- lings through a play, games and activities; and, on Sat- urday, the final group of girls will have a display in the lobby with the brochures and a poster featuring the information they researched on CS. The display is open to the general public as well as to conference attendees. For more information or to assist with the troop’s out- reach, please contact Jann Canestra at 703-229-9994. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 7 News Best Educated, Most Diverse By Gerald Gordon

f you are a new resident Iof Fairfax County, or an employee working for a company new to the county, welcome! You are in one of the most dynamic communities in the nation. Fairfax County has one of the best-educated and most diverse populations anywhere. We work at companies and organizations that provide critical goods and services to the community, nation and the world. And, we have a cosmopoli- tan quality of life that features great schools, parks, the arts and libraries as well as quick access to everything that Washington, D.C., has to offer. means to offer high-quality public services You are part of a community that is the for those who live and work here while economic engine of the Washington metro- minimizing the cost of those services for politan area and the Commonwealth of Vir- residents. That consistent support means ginia. We work hard to attract and retain that Fairfax County will continue to be a the kind of diversified business base that great place to work and to live for decades provides high-quality jobs and brings in the to come. Welcome! best and brightest. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D. is president and CEO of strongly supports this business growth be- the Fairfax County Economic Development Author- cause a strong economic base provides the ity.

8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Where to Find ‘Mayor Scott’ Burgers City of Fairfax Mayor Scott Silverthorne gives 703-323-1188 “insider tips” to newcomers.

Photo courtesy of City of Fairf : Being mayor of the City of Fairfax has Whatever the season, to be the ultimate “insider” position. we have everything QWhat tips do you have for someone new to the city? A: Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer! The best way your garden needs! to get to know your new community, and to get con- nected and engaged is to volunteer. There are so many boards, festivals and community associations Huge in the city. I would suggest someone new to town to check out our new website, which lists a number of Stock great ways for newcomers to get involved.

ax Q: Do you have a favorite restaurant or mom-and- of pop bakery? City of Fairfax Mayor Scott Silverthorne A: Believe it or not, the City of Fairfax has 180 Hardy restaurants, and I have done my best to go to as many parade and fireworks, Spotlight on the Arts, Choco- as I possibly can. What I think is special is that we late Lover’s Festival. Mums! have a great variety of ethnic restaurants, something Q: What would be on your personal list of things for every taste. Without picking, there really is a res- to do, places to see if you knew you were moving taurant for everyone. If you haven’t been to P.J. out of town? Presenting Our 19th Annual Skidoos in a while, you might notice something new A: Well, there’s a little-known secret at the Fairfax on their menu. They have a “Mayor Scott” burger. I Courthouse. George Washington’s will is there, not FALL FESTIVAL think it’s bacon cheeseburger. at Mount Vernon. I haven’t seen it, but that would & Pumpkin Playground Q: Do you have a favorite park, bike or hiking trail? be on my list. Also, see the original Fairfax Court- A: I grew up adjacent to Daniels’ Run Park, and house, built in 1799. It’s all been restored, and they it’s always been my favorite. It’s quiet, and has great host weddings and other events. Also Old Town Hall, OPENS Pumpkins, Hayrides biking and walking trails. You may not know this, the Sherwood Community Center and historic but I was the “father” of the open-space initiative to Blenheim are must-see places. OCT. 1 & Family Fun! devote 20 percent of land to parks. There are sev- Q: What makes the City of Fairfax special and distinct? eral other parks I like, but Daniels Run is still the • Excellent selection of trees and shrubs prettiest and quietest park. A: We are in the midst of a large area, yet we re- Q: Is there an organization or group you would tain a unique sense of place and small-town feel that • Annuals, Perennials, Herbs recommend that newcomers join? larger jurisdictions lose. There’s a big difference be- • House Plants and Gift Items tween Fairfax County and City of Fairfax. For a small A: I think it depends on the person, but we are • Landscape Services 703-323-5544 fortunate to have many strong service organizations. city, we have a lot going on, and I think people get • Wild Bird Supplies There’s The Rotary, The Garden Club, Kiwanis Club, the best of both worlds here. • Mulches, Soils and Seed Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration, etc. We have so many great organizations that con- Q: Anything new and notable? Tree & Shrub care. tribute to our community. There are so many differ- A: Actually, yes. In a few weeks, we will debut a ent avenues and opportunities you can take to get brand new website. It is the first major redo in 10 $ 00 $ 00 involved. Service organizations are a great way to years, and it’s awesome. One of the key features is functionality. Residents can find information quickly, 5 OFF 10 OFF get started. Q: What are the must-see/must-do events coming pay bills, look-up events, those kinds of things. I $ $ would also like it to be a marketing arm, to promote Purchase of 50 or More Purchase of 100 or More up in Fairfax? One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other A: Our fall festival is right around the corner. We the city, new businesses and all we have to offer. offers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. offers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. Expires 10/31/13 typically have about more than 20,000 people visit Expires 10/31/13 c c —To find out more about the City of Fairfax, go to for the festival. Really, we have a festival or event www.fairfaxva.gov. 9401 Burke Road • Open Mon-Sat. 8-8, Sun 8-7 every other month, and there’s always something to do. There’s the Holiday Craft Festival, Fourth of July —Victoria Ross www.burkenursery.com

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 9 Newcomers Top Neighborhood Issues In the Braddock District John Cook Supervisor (R-Braddock District) Supporting HOA’s and Civic Associations We have more than 140 neighborhood associations in my district, a great testament to our residents’ commitment to giving back to their community. Through my office, we’re working hard to reach out to neighborhood leaders to give them whatever information and support they need. This Sep- tember we’re going to hold a “sum- mit” to bring leaders from all HOA/CA’s together to talk about what does and does not work in their neighborhoods. I think it will provide a great opportunity for connections to be made and ideas to be exchanged. The event will be Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kings Park Library. We live in an absolutely spectacular area, and Photo contributed much of that has to do with the dedicated women and men volun- teering in their communities. buffa’s Residential dance Studio Housing Supervisor John Cook. borhoods, but will allow private plans underway for the widening (Established in 1980) Home of Burke Civic Ballet Units builders to meet a demand in the of Braddock Road between Burke studio The Board of Supervisors is cur- market. This proposal is being Lake Road and 495. The road is rently considering a change to the crafted very carefully by the Board already well over capacity, and can • Pre-School Dance Movement • Hip Hop of Supervisors, and I think it will be a serious bottleneck at times. • Contemporary • Conditioning • Ballet Fairfax County zoning code that would allow smaller, more afford- ultimately be a significant benefit By widening the road, and adding • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Pointe • Modern able studio housing units to be for Fairfax County. Bus/HOV lanes, we can alleviate • Acro • Musical Theater • Ages 3 to Adult built. A studio is a unit car traffic and help im- • Beginner to Advanced • Professional Instructors without a separate bed- prove public transporta- room. This change is in “As new residents to our tion options for resi- response to the growing dents. In particular, the demand for these units, district, I hope you will join new Connector bus that fueled both by a need to uses the 495 Express Come provide housing for your neighbors in pledging to Lanes will be able to run those less fortunate and drive slowly and safely, even faster, providing Join people with disabilities, quick, easy and cheap as well as for young pro- especially in residential areas.” service to Tysons. The fessionals looking for af- troublesome intersection fordable options at the —Supervisor John Cook (R- Braddock) at Wakefield Chapel and the fun! start of their careers. The Danbury Drive would new units should help some also likely be fixed as people live closer to work thereby part of construction. Look for a reducing commuting times, give Braddock Road community planning meeting in young people an opportunity to 2014. 12,000 sq. ft. of performing space move out of their parents’ homes, Widening with professional sprung floors and increase transit use. The There’s going to be a transpor- Neighborhood changes are designed to ensure tation revolution in Fairfax County CALL 703-425-5599 that illegal boarding houses can- in the coming years as we continue Speeding QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. not become legal as studio unit working to connect this area to IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE buildings. The new units will not important job centers in and out We have all seen it, and worse, ENVIRONMENT CENTER II be large or numerous enough to of the county. As part of this on- many of us have done it. The fact www.buffas.com • [email protected] change the character of our neigh- going effort, there are preliminary See Top Issues, Page 11

10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News The Center for Ballet Arts, Inc. Maplewood Grill Announces ServingServing Our Our NeighborsNeighbors and Friends forfor Over Over 26 30 Years Years Top Issues FALL Lobster Fest From Page 10 & BBQ Blowout is it is dangerous, and puts our REGISTRATION children at risk. I have pushed the Thur Aug 29 thru board to address speeding in our Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Mon Sept 2 neighborhoods. At my urging, the Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, ~Dine in or Carry out~ county has designed a public rela- Pilates Mat tions campaign urging people to Special Live Entertainment Brunch slow down. Now the Board of Su- Ages 3 through Professional levels Lunches Mon. thru Sat. Every Every Day Sunday pervisors needs to fund it. We also Intensive Program – Performing Company 703-281-0070 need to restore funding for traffic 11215 H, J, K Lee Hwy., Fairfax Call: 703-273-5344 132 Branch Road, S.E. • Vienna, VA calming in our neighborhoods. As thecenterforballetarts.com Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials new residents to our district, I hope you will join your neighbors in pledging to drive slowly and safely, especially in residential areas. If you think your neighborhood needs traffic calming, please contact me and I’ll see what I can do. Stormwater Management Ordinance Stormwater runoff is a big water quality issue, particularly for places like Fairfax, which lies within the Chesapeake Bay water- shed. In a more natural condition, land, which acts as a kind of filter, would soak up the rain. However, in a developed area like Fairfax, the water flows off of buildings and right over roads and parking lots, accumulating pollutants along the way. This water leads to storm drains, which lead directly to streams, not to a wastewater treatment facility. Anything that goes down a storm drain goes directly to the nearest stream and ultimately to the Chesapeake Bay. As both federal and state regulations have been tightened on stormwater runoff, more and more stormwater management controls have been put into place. Currently, in response to actions coming from federal and state requirements, Fairfax County is developing a Stormwater Management Ordi- nance. This will have a number of im- pacts, particularly on how development will manage stormwater runoff. Depending on the size of the development, this ordinance will require both new home builders and commercial developers to install facilities on site that handle the stormwater runoff, and could affect existing homeowners as well. I am working to reduce the impact on existing homeowners and to strike an appropriate bal- ance between controlling runoff and not over-regulating private property. The board will continue Open Houses: Sunday, October 6th & October 27th 2-4pm reviewing this issue before the December 2013 deadline set by the state. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 11 Newcomers Insiders’ Tips Interviews conducted on Friday, Aug. “Since I lived by Wolf What are some of the best 16 at The Virginian senior living community along Route 50 in Fairfax. Trap, years ago, they used to have fireworks things about living here? on July 4th. Living here in The Virginian, it’s “The thing I really “It’s a taste of convenient to stores and like is you have a lot people from all shopping centers. There of parks and walking walks of life and are many activities at trails. One of the nationalities. I’m The Virginian—it’s your best things is I don’t busy all the time. I’m 37 YEARS choice. Every day there’s have to cook; they’ve chairman of the something going on— spoiled me rotten. Health Care Commit- exercise, Bingo, Bridge, card games and There are lots of tee [at The Virgin- entertainment at night.” activities and trips to ian] and work as a —Gladys Hane, 77, who lived in The Kennedy Center, liaison between Vienna 44 years and worked as a to the shopping nurses and patients. preschool teacher at St. Paul’s centers. I’ve gone I love the greenery, Lutheran in Falls Church. over to tell stories to the beautiful trees. I the students in the preschool next door.” did ballroom dancing for 45 years. “I have a great sense —Tuck Wilson, 91, an Air Force wife —Jane Howard, 86, a military wife of security and well married to an airline pilot, originally originally from El Paso, Texas, with being here in The from Georgia. four children. Virginian. It’s a great area, being next to the district, with its monu- ments and variety of “It’s a nice place to live. People here are museums. In general, it’s exceptionally nice. Every day I walk five a wonderful place to miles a day—with five walks a day. If you live. I thoroughly don’t exercise, you won’t live long. Those Fall classes begin enjoyed going out to muscles have to be used.” September 7, 2013. Redskins Park and have had season tickets —Ocie Aston, 91, originally from for the Redskins since 1992.” Suffolk, Va., married for 65 years, —Frank Reynolds, 83, who worked and owned a fire alarm business. for the CIA and U.S. Air Force Re- serve; originally from Louisiana and moved to Arlington in 1956. 40th Anniversary Sale! TWO POOR TEACHERS We’re Celebrating 40 Years as a Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Family-Owned business in Fairfax! We Bring the Showroom to YOU!! 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12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers State Senator Marsden Shares ‘Insider Tips’ With Newcomers Where to find Del. David Bulova bartending (maybe), and feel free to call Sena- tor Marsden.

Q: What tips do you have Photo by Victoria Ross/The Connection for newcomers to the city? A: The possibilities for getting involved in a new community are endless. Throw yourself a “welcome to the neighborhood party” by having your new neighbors over. Join a civic club, Lions, rotary, etc. Join a church, the PTA, or the political party committee of your choice. Just don’t sit there … get started today! Q: Do you have a favorite restaurant or bakery? A: The new Thai Restaurant called Celadon at 8412 Old Keene State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) standing in front of Mill Road. They moved in to a spot Virginia’s historic State Capitol building in Richmond that I used for a campaign head- last February. quarters a few years ago—a much better use of the space. Q: Do you have a favorite ‘Insider’ Information About park, bike or hiking trail? State Senator David Marsden A: The trail around Burke Lake David Marsden (D-37) is currently serving his second term as a senator in the is exactly 5 miles. It is beautiful Virginia General Assembly. A Fairfax County native, Marsden has a reputation in and you can walk it or bike it. A Richmond as being smart and down-to-earth, as quip with a quip as he is with sa- must see. Take the kids on a train lient facts about legislation and Virginia’s colorful history. He also has the distinction ride or on the merry-go-round of being one of our tallest legislators, standing about 6 feet and 4 inches, which makes it easier for him to literally “reach across the aisle.” while you are there. Del. David Bulova (D-37) has shared a room with Marsden in Richmond since Q: Is there any organiza- joining the House of Delegates together in 2006. Bulova said that evenings at the tion you recommend that townhouse usually consist of John Stewart, pizza and a recap of the day’s victories and defeats. “Dave is extremely smart, but also has a genuine humility and knows newcomers join? not to take ourselves too seriously. He loves history and the community he grew A: The League of Woman Vot- up in. When we were first elected, he gave me a four-inch thick book about Vir- ers. Call them at 703-658-9150. ginia history and told me it would put the dynamics of the General Assembly in Also, call up the Fairfax Board of perspective. He was right. As a volunteer with Gadsby’s Tavern Museum in Alex- andria I’ve tried to get him interested in 18th century re-enacting. He’s declined Elections, 703-324-4735 or go to to-date, claiming he looks more like FDR, which he does in a way.” their website fairfaxcounty.gov/ elections. They need officials to around for the festival which goes Mount Vernon for George Wash- serve at polling places on Election until 5 p.m. ington and Oak Hill in Loudoun Day and it pays! You can’t beat Q: What would be on your County for James Monroe. Great non-partisan political involve- personal list of things to do, gardens. And the last question, ment. My phone number is 703- places to see if you knew you even though you didn’t ask, should 964-6821. Call me if I can help were moving out of town? you always vote? Yes! with anything. A: My list of things to do before Q: We always get to ask the Q: What are the must-see, you leave town is, first … don’t last question. Back in Janu- For a free digital subscription to one or all of the 15 Connection must-do events in Fairfax? leave! This is a great place to live. ary, you shared your New Newspapers, go to www.connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe A: Burke Center Days, 6060 But if you must, try to take in an Year’s resolution with us: “I Burke Center Parkway, is a great event at the historic Gatsby’s Tav- will not eat anything that Be the first to know – get your paper before it hits the press. two-day festival to get a feel for ern/Museum in Old Town Alexan- comes on a toothpick in the community on Sept. 8-9 in the dria. Lots of costumes and fun. Richmond this session and Complete digital replica of the print edition, central part of my district. In the Virginia House of Delegates mem- will work out at the YMCA including photos and ads, delivered weekly west it’s Centreville Days on Oct. ber David Bulova (his wife every day.” Did you keep that to your e-mail box. 19 at Rt. 28 and Lee Highway. The Gretchen runs the place) may be promise, senator? Questions? E-mail: Annandale Parade is a hoot if you the bartender—exercise caution. A :( Long pause). Sure! goinggreen@connection live in the eastern part of the dis- Visit Robert E. Lee home at Arling- newspapers.com trict, October 26 at 10 a.m. Stick ton Cemetery, then check out —Victoria Ross www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 13 Newcomers Every Year Is Election Year in Virginia

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❖ R Virginia (see chart.) The Virginia Senate consists of 40 mem- d . Christopher F. DeCarlo (I) Throughout the state, 43 of the 100 bers. Each member is elected for a term of www.honestlyandethics.com House districts are uncontested, meaning four years and receives an annual salary of Robert A. Rivera (I) there is only a single candidate on the bal- $18,000. (no site listed on SBE) lot. Delegates Ken Plum (D-36) and The Virginia General Assembly meets Charniele Herring (D-43) are the only un- annually, beginning on the second Wednes- School Bond Referendum contested candidates in Fairfax County. day in January, for 60 days in even-num- On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, Fairfax ❖ Each member of the Virginia House of bered years and for 30 days in odd-num- County voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on bered years, with an option to extend an- On the Ballot 2013 the $250 million school bond question in the gen- nual sessions for a maximum of 30 days. eral election. The schools plan to use the money to: GOVERNOR ❖ Build two new elementary schools, one in the ❖ Terry R. McAuliffe (D) Richmond Highway area and one in the Bailey’s www.terrymcauliffe.com area ❖ Ken T. Cuccinelli (R) ❖ Help renovate 22 schools including 17 el- www.cuccinelli.com ementary schools, two middle schools (Thoreau ❖ Robert C. Sarvis (L) and Rocky Run) and three high schools (Langley, www.robertsarvis.com Herndon and Oakton)

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Victoria Ross ❖ ❖ E.W. Jackson (R) Replace or improve infrastructure, such as www.jacksonforlg.com roofs, major mechanical systems and parking lots. See http://www.fcps.edu/news/bond13.shtml for more details. ATTORNEY GENERAL ❖ Mark R. Herring (R)

/The Connection www.herringforag.com Key Political Sources and ❖ Mark D. Obenshain (R) www.markobenshain.com Websites for Fairfax House of Delegates 2013 County Voters ❖ For a detailed list of candidate information, Elections including websites, go to www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/PublicSite/Public/ LOCAL RACES WITH In addition to the optical scan MAJOR PARTY CHALLENGERS: FT2/PublicElections.aspx. The Virginia State Board of Elections page pro- voting machines, every polling ❖ District 34—Democrat Kathleen Murphy vides a detailed list of candidates, website place will be equipped with All voter information material challenges Republican incumbent Barbara Comstock. information available for each candidate and WINvote “touch-screen” machines, must now be translated into Span- ❖ District 35—Republican Leiann Leppin challenges sample ballots. Scroll down the “Locality” bar to which have been used in Fairfax ish to comply with new state Democratic incumbent Mark Keam Fairfax County to filter the election search, or go County since 2003. Luke Baranyk, mandates, and signs in Spanish ❖ District 37—Republican Patrice Winter to “Elections” and scroll down to “November Gen- challenges Democratic incumbent David Bulova eral 2013.” voting machine custodian, demon- and English hang in all of Fairfax ❖ District 39—Republican Joe Bury challenges strates the touch-screen technology. County’s polling precincts. Democratic incumbent Vivian Watts See Election Guide, Page 26 14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools

CARDIOLOGY Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. DERMATOLOGY Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to EMERGENCY/ the event. CRITICAL CARE

Allison Wade of Fairfax was INTERNAL MEDICINE named to the Dean’s List at New River Community College. NEUROLOGY The following students received the DAR Youth Citizenship Medal from ONCOLOGY the Providence Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu- RADIATION tion: From Fairfax, Brett Morrow ONCOLOGY and Anthu Cung, Oak View Elemen- tary School; Sonia Chaudhary and Ian Drummond, Greenbriar East RADIOLOGY Elementary School; Sidhu Dogiparthi and Seon Woo Cho, REHABILITATIVE Greenbriar West Elementary School; THERAPY Yoshi Iketani and Emma Rowson, Lees Corner Elementary School. From SURGERY Fairfax Station, Joshua Sawin and Dylan Syron, Fairview Elementary School. RADIOCAT Centers for The From Herndon, Meghan Rock of Treatment of Feline Oak Hill Elementary School. Hyperthyroidism The following students received the Outstanding Work in American History Medal from the Providence Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution: From Fairfax, Steven Burris and Julia Zhou, Oak View Elementary School; Vraj Desai, Lara Demir, Rebekah Myers, and Justin Wang, Greenbriar East Elementary School; Lizzie Han and Vaishnavi Visveswaran, Greenbriar West Elementary School; Steven Sekar, Lees Corner Elemen- tary School. From Fairfax Station, Ryan Smith and Cameron Johnstone, Fairview Elementary School. From Herndon, Kyle McClelland and Eli Kaufman, Oak Hill Elementary School.

Christian T. Burruss of Fairfax received the National Merit Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Scholarship. The W. T. Woodson High School graduate plans to study engineering.

Minyeop Lee of Fairfax received the National Merit University of Chicago Scholarship. Lee plans to study biochemistry.

Anagha K. Srikanth of Fairfax received the National Merit American University Scholarship after complet- ing her high school education at W.T. Woodson High School and James W. Robinson Secondary School. Srikanth plans to study journalism.

Vaughn K. Varma of Fairfax received the National Merit Rochester Institute of Technology Scholarship. The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology graduate plans to study mechanical engineering (robotics).

Amanda M. Nelson of Fairfax Station received the National Merit Denison University Scholarship. The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology graduate plans to study neurosurgery.

Genevieve S. Gural of Clifton received the National Merit Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Scholarship. The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology graduate plans to study aerospace engineering.

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groups by reservation. G u Only the hiking and horse n s HO Hemlock Overlook Regional Park to trails may be used without n OR Occoquan Regional Parks 13220 Yates Ford Road, Clifton prior arrangement. R MN d Regional Park . www.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/ 9751 Ox Road, Lorton BR Bull Run Marina Regional Park 800-877-0954; 571-281-3556; www.nvrpa.org/park/ MBG Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Hemlock Overlook Regional Park occoquan/ 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville offers a variety of outdoor 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna 703-690-2121 www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/ and environmental www.nvrpa.org/park/ This park offers 400 acres of Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and education. family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ recreational space and a touch of the past Center open all year. Group Camping open daily 703-255-3631 with its historic brick kilns and the Turning Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf open This 95-acre complex of large Point Suffragist Memorial. Park lands, trails and April through October. Hours vary. ornamental display gardens and associated waters are part of the Fairfax Cross- unique native plant collections is open year County Trail. Kayak rentals. One hour Tour Boat round and include walking trails, lakes, more Rides on the Occoquan River to Belmont Bay BR Atlantis Waterpark than 20 varieties of cherry trees, irises, and back. Offered Saturdays noon-5 p.m., peonies, an extensive shade garden, native Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April 2 through Nov. 27. $10 (at Bull Run Marina Regional wildflowers, gazebos, birds, butterflies, adults, $5 children 12 and under, under age 4 Park) seasonal blooms and foliage. The Atrium’s are free. 7700 Bull Run Drive, indoor tropical garden setting is a popular Centreville meeting, reception, wedding and www.atlantisbullrun.com/ workshop location. Interpretive displays PB Pohick Bay Regional Park 703-631-0552 accompany a restored 18th-century Atlantis Waterpark features pools, cabin. A picnic area beside the Gardens 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton a giant dumping bucket, is available to visitors. Meadowlark www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/ waterslides, and fun-filled presents gardening and horticulture Pohick Bay is located on the Potomac River 25 miles activities for all ages. Atlantis is workshops, tours, field trips, concerts south of the nation’s capital. The boat launch open from Memorial Day weekend and volunteer programs. facility is one of only three public access points through Labor Day, and is a member to the Potomac River in northern Virginia. of the Northern Virginia Regional Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats Park Authority Family of Waterparks. Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir- and jon boats for rent on the weekends, as well Aantis also features picnic pavilions, a ark ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State as family and group camping, hiking, picnic areas and a large play area for children. For deck great for sunning and playing, as FH egional P Parks and Fairfax County Park Authority. Map well as plenty of shade. Neptune Reef courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. De- those interested in swimming, the park offers snack bar sells food, beverages and signed & compiled by Jean Card and Laurence one of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on sweets. Fountainhead R Foong. Photos by Craig Sterbutzel.

16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile land that shelters an abundance of wildlife, including the bald eagle. Nature lovers can expect to see blue birds, osprey, heron, deer, beavers and rare sightings of river otters.

PB Pirates Cove Waterpark (at Pohick Bay Regional Park) 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton www.piratescovepohick.com 703-339-6102 Pirates Cove Waterpark is located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitors can cool off under the 300-gallon dumping bucket, fire the water cannons and splash down the waterslide or search for buried treasure at Buccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunning and playing, as well as plenty of shade. Captain’s Galley snack bar features food, beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

PB Pohick Bay Golf Course 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course 703-339-8585 This scenic golf course is located on the Mason Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice facility features a driving range with practice putting and chipping greens, and lessons from PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and apparel. Other services include club making, custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and tournament coordinating. GW

The Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, McLean SR Sandy Run Regional Park 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ 703-690-4392 Major Fairfax The park is open to the public for the purpose of education, training, practice, and racing for competitive and recreational sculling and County Parks rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park BLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course Authority may be launched from the docks or 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station shoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers a volleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf, facility for team training and competition for trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing Olympic, college, high school and club canoe, 883.4 acres, multiple resource park kayak and crew athletes.

CJP Clemyjontri Park 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean Arts Center fitness, picnic areas and playgrounds 18.6 acres, special purpose park LAC Workhouse Arts Center 9601 Ox Road, Lorton ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park www.lortonarts.org 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly 703-584-2900 baseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit), The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio community center, nature center, amphitheater, buildings, the main galleries and the recently trails opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are 650 acres, multiple resource park WOD encouraged to interact with artists. In addition to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is home to performing arts, including theater, film FPF Frying Pan Farm Park W&OD Trail, Herndon institute, musical and dance performances. The 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon education department supports both the visual historic structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails, and performing arts, offering classes and open areas, playground LAP Lake Accotink Park NWP Nottoway Park workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future 135.3 acres, multiple resource park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna plans for the Workhouse include an event basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, 448.1 acres, multiple resource park tennis (lit), trails, picnic restaurants, apartments, music barn and GSG Green Spring Gardens 90.9 acres, district park garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other Community Center, historic structure, biking/ LFP Lake Fairfax Park activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith hiking trails, open areas, gardens 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston RBP Riverbend Park shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. 30.9 acres, special purpose park softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater, 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters nature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/ 479 acres, multiple resource park hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom FPF HPP Hidden Pond Park 411.2 acres, multiple resource park 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield tennis (lit), nature center, FRA Lee District Park amphitheater, hiking/ 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve nature trails, softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean playground, fishing volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground, historic structure, historic/hiking/nature trails, 25.6 acres, community accessible playground fishing park 138 acres, district park 384.3 acres, natural resource park

HMP Huntley Meadows MDP Mason District Park SRD South Run District Park 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, Alexandria (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming nature center, historic amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness 196 acres, district park structure, biking/hiking/nature 121.2 acres, district park Frying P trails, observation tower, WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter Herndonan F boardwalk arm P 1444.8 acres, natural resource ark, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale park softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park 292.6 acres, multiple resource park www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 17 A Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the Burke, Parks Fairfax & Fairfax Station/Lorton/Clifton areas

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20 Villa D’este 28 Smokewood 36 Crooked Creek 3120 Northwood Road, Fairfax 4120 Whitacre Road, Fairfax 9910 Commonwealth Blvd., Fairfax Bulova’s Home Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Community Park Villa Park is where I jog and it is located in central Fairfax, with an en- 21 Mosby Woods 29 Ashford East 37 Royal Lake trance into the park off of Park Drive near Shirley Gate Road. This park has 9813 Five Oaks Road, Fairfax 4300 Guinea Road, Fairfax 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax been left in its natural wooded condition and designated a Heritage Resource Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Community Park park to preserve features such as Native American quarries and work/chipping areas. 22 East Blake Lane 30 George Mason 38 Rolling Woods Estates — Sharon Bulova 9540 Bel Glade Street, Fairfax 9700 Braddock Road, Fairfax 5208a Marvell Lane, Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chairman Community Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 23 Villa Lee 31 Rutherford 39 Twinbrook Road Burke Lake Beats Skyline 2901 Hunter Road, Fairfax 4710 Guinea Road, Fairfax 5124 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax Neighborhood Park Community Park Neighborhood Park I love a spot on the 4.5 mile loop trail at Burke Lake, past the dam and beyond a stand of heavily scented pine trees, where the forest opens up and 24 Hideaway 32 University 40 Middleridge you are in the presence of magnificent giant tulip poplar and oak trees. I 2900 Glenvale Drive, Fairfax 10200 Braddock Road, Fairfax 5425a Governor Yeardley Drive, usually just stop and look around for a few moments – it’s a magical place Neighborhood Park Community Park Fairfax that reminds me of Lothlorien, the fictional forest where the elves in Tolkien’s Neighborhood Park The Lord of the Rings live: “There are no trees like the trees of that land. For 25 Towers 33 Olde Forge in the autumn their leaves fall not, but turn to gold.” In late October, when 9350 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax 4604 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 41 Greenfield the trees are at their peak, and the splendor is doubled in the reflection of Community Park Neighborhood Park 5349 Guinea Road, Fairfax the water, I’d rather be at Burke Lake than anywhere on Skyline Drive Neighborhood Park — Mary Cortina 26 Armistead 34 Surrey Square At-Large Member of the Park Authority Board 8900 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax 4819 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 42 Monticello Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 5315 Guinea Road, Fairfax Community Park 27 Eakin (Mantua Section) 35 Country Club View 8928 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax 10609 Henrico Street, Fairfax 43 Kings Park West Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5216 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax 56 Pohick Estates Community Park 7450 Pollen Street, Lorton Community Park 44 Lakeside 5216 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax 57 Newington Commons Community Park 8915 Hooes Road, Lorton Neighborhood Park 45 Herzell Woods 5328 Guinea Road, Fairfax 58 Mason Neck West Neighborhood Park 10418 Old Colchester Road, Lorton Community Park 46 Fairfax Hills 4304 Holly Lane, Annandale 59 Tattersall Neighborhood Park 3405 Miller Heights Road, Oakton Community Park 47 Fair Ridge 12300 Meadow Field Drive, Fairfax 60 Oak Marr Neighborhood Park 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton The Mount Air Historic Site Multiple Resource Park 48 Ox Hill Battlefield is a peaceful place to 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax 61 Borge Street Cultural Resource Park explore. 3030 Borge Street, Oakton Neighborhood Park 49 Poburn Woods 52 Lake Mercer 62 Blake Lane School Site 6325 Wendy Ann Court, Fairfax Sta- 9500 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Sta- 10033 Blake Lane, Oakton tion tion Community Park Community Park Multiple Resource Park 53 Levell W Dupell 63 Briarwood 50 Brimstone 6812 Newington Road, Lorton 2830 Zimpel Dr., Fairfax 6600 Ox Road, Fairfax Station Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 54 Mount Air Historic Site 64 Patriot 51 Burke Lake & Golf Course 8600 Accotink Road, Lorton 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station Cultural Resource Park District Park Multiple Resource Park Dustin Peltola and Angelynn Do came to enjoy beautiful 55 Southgate 65 Mountain Road District Burke Lake from a rowboat. 7438 Pohick Road, Lorton 15620 Braddock Road, Fairfax www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 19 Newcomers Sightseeing Around Fairfax

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 21 The County Line What in the World Does a Supervisor Do, and Why Should We Care? Local Government 101: Where the rubber meets the road. By Victoria Ross taxes low. We’ve added 2,800 jobs so far this The Connection year, and we will make sure our policies allow our local business to expand and keep e see them at just about ev- Fairfax County attractive to firms looking to ery community event. They relocate. As a resident of Fairfax County, you Wmanage a budget larger have a strong voice in how your government than the budgets of four operates. I encourage you to get involved states, and rule over a county with a diverse, and help shape the community you live in well-educated population of more than a and keep Fairfax County the best place to million people. live, work, play and grow older comfortably.” The 10 members of the Fairfax County Supervisors have an intense, time-consum- SUPERVISOR JEFF MCKAY (D-LEE) ing, insanely detailed job, one that comes “As Lee District Supervisor, constituent ser- with enormous power and even more re- vice is the most important thing I do. The sponsibilities. Fairfax County supervisor’s office is the first and sometimes They impact our lives in large and small the last resort. We hear from people who want ways, allocating money and resources in a pothole filled and from those with human ways that can propel our community for- service needs. We hear from people asking if ward—or cost us our first-rate status in they need a permit to build a garage—and education, livability and culture. from those asking if their neighbor’s construc- Yet most of us, media included, are so From left to right: Catherine M. Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill District); Michael tion has a permit. We help to resolve focused on politics at the state and national R. Frey (R-Sully District); John C. Cook (R-Braddock District); Gerald W. stormwater management problems, drainage level that we overlook the decision-makers Hyland (D-Mount Vernon District); Sharon Bulova (D-chairman, at-large); issues, parking disputes, and many other is- in our own backyard. Penelope A. Gross (D-Mason District, vice chairman); John W. Foust (D- sues—from animal control to zoning. As an electorate, we put the rest of the Dranesville District); Jeffrey C. McKay (D-Lee District); Pat Herrity (R- Land use is an important part of the Lee nation to shame when we turn out in record Springfield District); Linda Q. Smyth (D-Providence District). Board District supervisor’s job and requires bal- numbers to vote in top-of-the-ticket races. members are elected for four-year terms. There is no legal limit to the ancing the needs of property owners, neigh- But when it’s time to cast a ballot for county number of terms a member can serve. Each board member, including the bors, the larger community and the laws of supervisors? We collectively shrug our chairman, receives annual compensation of $75,000 per year. For more the Commonwealth of Virginia. shoulders, providing, at best, a 35 percent information on the BOS, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/ On a broader scale, I work with our state show of hands. board/about-the-board-of-supervisors.htm. and federal government to get the best out- What do they even do at the county level comes for our region and our district, for that’s important enough for us to care about example Rail to Dulles and BRAC [Base in the first place? Contact Information Realignment and Closure Commission, A fair question. SHARON BULOVA, CHAIRMAN, which places, realigns and consolidates So we asked them to tell us, in 250 words ELECTED AT-LARGE PENELOPE A. GROSS, VICE CHAIRMAN, military installations in the DoD]. Government Center MASON DISTRICT or less. Below are their unedited responses. 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 530 Mason District Governmental Center Local government is a balancing act walk- Phone: 703-324-2321, TTY 711 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003-2029 ing on a thin tightrope. Virginia is a Dillon What is a supervisor? How do you Fax: 703-324-3955 Phone: 703-256-7717, TTY 711 Rule state, unlike Maryland, a Home Rule www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairman Fax: 703-354-8419 impact the lives of county resi- E-mail: [email protected] www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mason state. In Virginia, counties can only enact dents and why should we care? E-mail: [email protected] laws and ordinances with enabling legislation from the General Assembly. Every year, JOHN C. COOK, BRADDOCK DISTRICT GERALD W. HYLAND, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF Kings Park Library MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors SUPERVISORS SHARON BULOVA (D- 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015-1608 Mount Vernon Governmental Center Legislative Committee (that I chair) prepares AT-LARGE) Phone: 703-425-9300, TTY 711 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306-2799 its legislative package with details of legis- Fax: 703-503-9583 Phone: 703-780-7518, TTY 711 “Local government is where the rubber www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock Fax: 703-780-1491 lation that it supports or opposes. That pack- meets the road. Each year, when the Board E-mail: [email protected] www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon age is presented to the General Assembly. of Supervisors approves the budget, we in- E-mail: [email protected] Public service is a 24/7 job. The rewards JOHN W. FOUST, vest in our community’s priorities. We boast DRANESVILLE DISTRICT are in helping to shape the future of our a well-educated, informed and engaged McLean Governmental Center LINDA Q. SMYTH, PROVIDENCE DISTRICT district and our region and to making Lee community. It is critical to have Fairfax 6649-A Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101 8739 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031-2198 District and Fairfax County a great place to Phone: 703-356-0551, TTY 711 Phone: 703-560-6946, TTY 711 County residents at the table when we make Fax: 703-821-4275 Fax: 703-207-3541 live, work and raise a family. important decisions that affect their daily Herndon Office www.fairfaxcounty.gov/providence life. This year we will make significant in- 730 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4637 E-mail: [email protected] SUPERVISOR JOHN FOUST (D- Phone: 703-471-5076, TTY 711 vestments in transportation, thanks to new Fax: 703-437-3210 DRANESVILLE) revenue approved by the General Assembly. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dranesville PAT HERRITY, SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT “As the Dranesville District supervisor, I We need our civic leaders to let us know E-mail: [email protected] West Springfield Governmental Center represent the approximately 120,000 resi- 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152-1579 what transportation improvements you CATHERINE M. HUDGINS, Phone: 703-451-8873, TTY 711 dents of the district on the board. I work with would like to see in and around your com- HUNTER MILL DISTRICT Fax: 703-451-3047 the chairman and the other eight supervisors munity. We will also make critical invest- North County Governmental Center Fairfax County Government Center on county policies, programs and projects for 12000 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA 20190- 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 233 ments in health and human services. We 3307 Fairfax, VA 22035-0001 transportation, the environment, land use, need to continue making progress toward Phone: 703-478-0283, TTY 711 Phone: 703-324-2500, TTY 711 health care, human services, housing, eco- our goal of ending homelessness as we know Fax: 703-471-6847 Fax: 703-324-3149 nomic development and many other services www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield it in Fairfax County. Our economy is slowly E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] that directly impact all county residents and recovering from the recession and develop- businesses. We also formulate and approve ment will begin to pick up. We will concen- JEFFREY C. MCKAY, LEE DISTRICT MICHAEL R. FREY, SULLY DISTRICT the annual county budget (including the trate that development in areas that can Franconia Governmental Center Sully District Governmental Center amount transferred to the school system), support it in order to keep growing while 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-2508 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20151-3808 establish local tax rates, approve or reject land protecting our older, stable neighborhoods. Phone: 703-971-6262, TTY 711 Phone: 703-814-7100, TTY 703-814-7109 use proposals, and make appointments to Fax: 703-971-3032 Fax: 703-814-7110 Growing our business community is key to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/lee www.fairfaxcounty.gov/sully our success and will help keep residential E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] See Board, Page 23 22 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The County Line New Superintendent Relishes Opportunity A fan of Baylor grad RG3 … not Cowboys.

Karen K. Garza, Ph.D. academic achievement for all of

Photo by Superintendent, Fairfax County our students. Public Schools I also believe it is important that we develop a graduate profile that am honored and humbled clearly shows what our students Deb Cobb to be the new superinten- need to know and be able to do dent of Fairfax County Pub- when they leave FCPS for college

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I /The Connection lic Schools (FCPS). I arrived and career opportunities. We will here from Lubbock, Texas, where build upon the success of the past I served for the past four years as and, at the same time, confront the superintendent of the Lubbock our realities—achievement gaps, Independent School District. The disparities in graduation rates opportunity to lead a world-class among student groups and the in- school system like FCPS was one creasing expectations for our that I simply could not pass up. I Karen K. Garza schools while experiencing dimin- Cassidy Austria receives her diploma and congratula- am so appreciative of the very ishing resources. tions at the June 13 Robinson High School 2013 Com- warm welcome my husband, joys and, yes, the challenges of Here in Fairfax, not only do we mencement Ceremony. New superintendent of Fairfax Louis, and I have received since teaching. Where I am today is due, have the talent and the expertise County Public Schools Karen K. Garza calls FCPS “a our arrival in June. in large part, to the many excel- to solve the problems facing us in world-class school system.” You should know that the ques- lent and caring teachers I had FCPS, but we are uniquely position I have heard most in my first along the way. I have already met tioned to solve the most pressing or teaching. I invite you to share your ideas few weeks on the job is: “Are you many FCPS teachers, principals issues facing public schools across I plan to visit schools regularly on ways to make the Fairfax a Dallas Cowboys fan?” I can state, and administrators and I have the country. We want to lead the because the best way for me to County school system the very best unequivocally, the answer to that been so impressed with their com- national discussion to develop new understand the needs and expec- it can be. I believe it is critical that question is “No.” In fact, we are mitment to our students. Together, systems to measure teaching and tations of our school division is to we at FCPS hear from you. Please big fans of Baylor grad RG3. Our we will make a great team. learning. Standardized testing, talk with and listen to all of our take a minute and visit family includes four grown chil- One of my first goals is to work while well intentioned, has gone stakeholders. The start of a new www.fcps.edu and click on “Advice dren and five wonderful grandchil- with the school board in develop- too far and often results in narrow- school year serves as a reminder for Superintendent Garza.” I wish dren. One child of ours is now in ing a long-range strategic plan that ing the instructional focus of that we have wonderful opportu- you all a most enjoyable and suc- his third year as an elementary will incorporate input from FCPS schools. We can develop new ways nities to make a difference in the cessful school year and I look for- school teacher and, as a former stakeholders including parents, to measure how well our students lives of our students and that we ward to meeting many of you in teacher myself, it has been an ex- students, educators and commu- are learning and how well our are extremely fortunate to live in the days ahead. citing experience to watch as he nity members. The strategic plan teachers are teaching without tak- a community that values public Karen K. Garza is the new superinten- grows into the job and learns the will serve as a roadmap to improve ing the joy out of either learning education. dent of Fairfax County Public Schools. Board of Supervisors: What Do They Do?

From Page 22 next door is developed for houses or a shop- lages’ where our seniors help each other so the police chief and fund the police, fire ping center or parkland falls under the di- they can stay in their homes in their later department and health department. We’re various authorities and commissions that rect authority of the board. School fund- years. Second, the county government pro- the ones who approve new commercial con- serve county residents and businesses. ing, police and fire protection are the di- vides among the best police and fire and struction like in Tysons, or new Metro-rail One of the most important responsibili- rect responsibility of the board. The county rescue departments in the country, and we and bus routes. In fact, I would go as far to ties of a district supervisor and his or her provides a host of programs and services— are building a more robust emergency re- say that about 80 percent of an individual’s staff is constituent services. My staff and I libraries, parks and recreation, transporta- sponse network that connects citizens with contact with government at any level is at assist Dranesville residents on issues that tion and planning, and a wide range of hu- county agencies. We have a world-class our level. One of the most important jobs involve the county government, utilities and man services. These are areas of life that public school system, which receives prior- of the supervisor is constituent service. We state government (especially VDOT). We we all deal with every day and that affect ity in the county budget. Our human ser- work hard to address and resolve issues and regularly work with constituents on issues the quality of life. In many instances it is vice system combines government programs problems for our residents, be they simple involving building and zoning code enforce- this range of services that attracted people with faith-based and non-profit programs or complex. I also believe communication ment, traffic calming, storm water, human to choose to live here in the first place. It is to help people with disabilities and people with constituents on issues that are impor- services, utility complaints, storm recovery critical that people watch the board, get in need of a ‘pick up’ to get themselves on tant to them is a critical job of the supervi- and road and sidewalk maintenance. involved in their local governmental pro- track. Third, we are rebuilding our infra- sor—I hold town hall meetings, attend nu- Why is it important to vote in a county cesses and help shape our community. At a structure, from stormwater management merous events and community/HOA meet- supervisor election? No level of government minimum, people should vote! If you don’t systems that protect the environment, to ings and publish a newsletter—sign up at has more impact on our daily lives and the vote you can’t complain!” parks and trails for recreation, to a water http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/ type of community we live in and will leave and sewer system that is clean and efficient. herrity-report-newsletter.htm. I look forfor our children. Residents should partici- SUPERVISOR JOHN COOK (R- As your supervisor, I am here to help make ward to serving you. pate in the election process to ensure that BRADDOCK) your neighborhood the best place it can be. they have a supervisor who shares their val- “More than any other elected official at LINDA SMYTH (D-PROVIDENCE) ues, who will be effective on their behalf, any level of government, a county supervi- SUPERVISOR PAT HERRITY (R- “The Board of Supervisors collectively and who actively solicits their input on ma- sor has the greatest effect on your every- SPRINGFIELD) provides local government in Fairfax jor issues that affect their community.” day lives. “I have always agreed with Thomas County. What does that mean? Supervisors First, I believe strong neighborhoods are Jefferson’s notion that government closest set the local tax rates and approve the SUPERVISOR MICHAEL FREY (R- the foundation of our strong county. I work to the people is best, and you cannot get county budget, which provides funding for SULLY) with civic and homeowners’ associations, much closer to the people than being a su- schools, parks, libraries, public safety and “The Board of Supervisors doesn’t do war community pools, recreational leagues, pervisor. Supervisors’ jobs are multi-faceted; other public facilities and services. In other and peace, but it’s hard to argue that the scout troops and other organizations to help we’re the ones you call when you have a words, what we do touches our residents’ Board of Supervisors is not responsible for them provide a foundation for our neigh- problem with your taxes, neighborhood everyday lives. And when residents have most of the issues that people deal with borhoods. The county’s ‘50+’ plan is look- blight, roads, or if you have trouble with questions or problems, we are the ones they every day. Whether the piece of property ing for communities to volunteer to be ‘vil- county or state agencies. Supervisors hire call for answers and solutions.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 23 Newcomers Get to Know Area High Schools’ Sports

Lake Braddock: The Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Robinson heavyweight Jake Pinkston Girls’ Cross Country won the 2012-13 Northern Region Team Captured wrestling championship and went on to District, Region capture the state title, as well. And State Titles

Photo by School: Lake Braddock Secondary School Craig Sterbutzel Mascot: Bruins The Connection School colors: Purple and gold Athletic director: Mark Martino, 703-426- 1001 Robinson: Wrestling Team Captured ❖Football coach: Jim Poythress (10th season) District, Region and State Championships The Bruins won their fourth consecutive district championship and earned the Sophie Chase, a 2013 Lake School: James W. Robinson Secondary lacrosse team finished district runner-up region’s No. 2 seed with an 8-2 regular-sea- Braddock graduate, won the 2012 School and reached the region semifinals. The boys’ son record. However, Lake Braddock lost in cross country state championship Mascot: Rams soccer team finished district runner-up. the quarterfinals to eventual region cham- and the Bruins finished runner-up. School colors: Blue and gold Girls’ soccer coach Jim Rike reached 500 pion Oakton. Athletic director: Jeff Ferrell, 703-426- career victories. ❖Volleyball coach: Aubrey Eaton title and reached the region semifinals, fin- 2126 Famous graduates: Rob Muzzio (1982 ❖Field hockey coach: Marie Bounds ishing with a 13-1-5 record. The softball ❖Football coach: Dan Meier (interim) graduate) won back-to-back NCAA decath- ❖Cross country coach: Michael Mangan team won a district championship. The girls’ ❖The Rams qualified for the playoffs with lon titles at George Mason University in ❖Boys’ basketball coach: Brian Metress lacrosse team finished district runner-up. a 5-5 regular-season record and lost to 1984-85. He finished fifth in the decathlon ❖Girls’ basketball coach: John Giannelli Historic Achievements: The boys’ soccer Chantilly in the region quarterfinals. Trey for the United States at the 1992 Olympic ❖Baseball coach: Jody Rutherford program won state titles in 1982, 1983, Taylor was replaced as head coach after two Games. He is now an assistant coach for ❖Boys’ soccer coach: Joe Soos 1988, 1989 and 1995. The girls’ soccer pro- seasons. the Robinson track and field team. Chris ❖Rival school: Robinson gram won state championships in 1987, ❖Volleyball coach: Jill Cross Warren (1985) played running back at Di- What Happened Last Year: The girls’ cross 1989, 2003, 2006 and 2007. The baseball ❖Boys’ basketball coach: Brian Nel vision III Ferrum College before being country team won district, region and state program won its first state title in 2012. ❖Girls’ basketball coach: T.J. Da drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the championships. Sophie Chase won indi- Famous graduates: Mia Hamm (1989 ❖Wrestling coach: Bryan Hazard fourth round of the 1990 NFL Draft. He vidual cross country district, region and graduate) is considered one of the greatest ❖Baseball coach: John James played 11 seasons in the NFL with the state titles. The boys’ cross country team women’s soccer players of all time. She led ❖Boys’ soccer coach: Robert Garza Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys and Philadel- won a district crown. Wrestler Rory Renzi the University of North Carolina to four ❖Rival school: Lake Braddock phia Eagles, finishing with 7,696 yards, 52 won the 160-pound state championship. national championships. She won Olympic What Happened Last Year: The wrestling touchdowns and four 1,000-yard seasons The girls’ indoor track team finished state gold medals with Team U.S.A. in 1996 and team won district, region and state cham- on the ground, and more than 12,000 all- runner-up. The boys’ basketball team won 2004, won World Cup titles in 1991 and pionships. Wrestler Jake Pinkston won the purpose yards. He was a three-time Pro the district championship. The baseball 1999, and was named FIFA World Player of individual heavyweight state title. The boys’ Bowl selection. Shawn Camp (1994) is a team finished 23-5, winning the region the Year in 2001 and 2002. Hubert Davis basketball team finished district runner-up relief pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks championship and reaching the state semi- (1988) played basketball at the University and reached the region semifinals. The boys’ organization. Javier Lopez (1995) is a re- finals. The boys’ soccer team won a district of North Carolina and was selected by the lief pitcher for the San West Springfield: terback who is now the starting signal West caller for the University of North Caro- Alcorta Finished Springfield’s lina. Kara Lawson (1999) was a star Caroline guard on the Spartans girls’ basketball Runner-up at Dis- Alcorta team before playing for the University (3020) fin- of Tennessee and the WNBA’s Sacra- trict, Region and ished runner- mento Monarchs and Connecticut Sun. up at the Lawson was a first-round selection (No. State Meets 2012 state 5) of the Detroit Shock in 2003, but was cross country traded to the Monarchs. She was part of meet. Sacramento’s 2005 championship team. School: West Springfield High School Pitcher Joe Saunders (1999) led the Mascot: Spartans Spartans to the 1998 state title and went School colors: Blue and orange Photo by on to pitch at Virginia Tech, where he Athletic director: Andy Muir, 703-913- Craig Sterbutzel compiled a 27-7 record. The Los Ange- 3861 The Connection les Angels of Anaheim selected the left- ❖ Football coach: Jason Eldredge (first hander in the first round (No. 12 over- season) all) of the 2002 MLB draft. He now ❖ The Spartans started 5-1 in 2012 and Baseball coach: Jason Olms Historic achievements: The baseball pro- pitches for the Arizona Diamondbacks. made the playoffs with a 6-4 regular-sea- What Happened Last Year: The field gram has won three state championships, Quotable: “I knew in my heart [I son record. West Springfield lost to top- hockey team finished 16-4-1 and reached the last coming in 2010. The girls’ basket- needed] to push myself more. Last year seed Westfield in the region the region semifinals. Caroline Alcorta ball program won the district championship [I thought], oh, I’m OK with this spot. quarterfinals. placed second at the region and state cross and reached the state playoffs each of the But with this year [I thought], I know I ❖ Cross country coach: Chris Pellegrini country meets. The girls’ basketball team last three seasons. can do this, I know I can get this place.” ❖ Volleyball coach: Stephanie Nor posted a 21-5 record, reaching the district Famous graduates: Bryn Renner (2009 —Caroline Alcorta after finishing sec- ❖ Girls’ basketball coach: Bill Gibson semifinals and region quarterfinals. graduate) was a highly-touted prep quar- ond at the 2012 state cross country meet.

24 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Local Rivalry Colors High Schools’ Sports Competition

Eric Bowles and the Woodson

boys’ basket- Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection ball team reached the state tournament during the 2012-13 season.

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel The Connection

region semifinals. Woodson: Boys’ Bas- Famous graduates: Andy Heck (1985 graduate) was a three-sport athlete who ketball Team Won the went on to play football at Notre Dame. He Region Championship switched from tight end to offensive tackle Shannon Cosgrove, right, and the Fairfax field hockey team won the and was a team captain and first-team All- 2012 Liberty District title. School: W.T. Woodson High School American on the Fighting Irish’s 1988 un- Mascot: Cavaliers defeated national championship team. The Famous graduates: Bill Pulsipher (1991 School colors: Navy blue and white Seattle Seahawks selected Heck in the first Fairfax: Field Hockey graduate), a left-handed pitcher, was se- Athletic director: Dan Checkosky, 703- round (No. 15 overall) of the 1989 NFL lected in the second round of the 1991 MLB 503-4681 Draft. He played 12 seasons in the pros for Program Has Won Draft by the New York Mets. He was part of ❖Football coach: Joe Dishun (third year) the Seahawks, Chicago Bears and Washing- a promising young Mets pitching trio known The Cavaliers in 2012 finished 2-8 for the ton Redskins. He played in 185 games and Three Consecutive as “Generation K,” which included Jason second consecutive season. After dropping made 139 starts. Abe Thompson (2000) Isringhausen and Paul Wilson. Isringhausen five straight to open the year, Woodson won played soccer at the University of Maryland. District Titles found success as a closer, but each pitcher’s back-to-back games against T.C. Williams FC Dallas selected him in the second round School: Fairfax High School career was affected by injuries. Owen and Annandale. Woodson is 7-23 in three of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft. Mascot: Rebels Schmitt (2003) played fullback in the NFL seasons following a 2009 region runner-up Michael Lahoud (2005) played soccer at School colors: Blue and gold for the Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia finish. Wake Forest University, where he helped the Athletic director: Nancy Melnick, 703- Eagles and Oakland Raiders. He played ❖Volleyball coach: Len Palaschak Demon Deacons win the 2007 national 219-2201 collegiately at West Virginia University and ❖Boys’ basketball coach: Doug Craig championship. Chivas USA selected Lahoud ❖Football coach: Kevin Simonds (fourth was a fifth-round selection of the Seahawks ❖Field hockey coach: Meg Jarrell in the first round (No. 9 overall) of the 2009 year) in the 2008 NFL Draft. “Good Morning ❖Baseball coach: Chris Warren MLS SuperDraft. Quotable: “We just told The Rebels were 5-2 at one point during America” weather anchor Sam Champion ❖Girls’ soccer coach: Warren Williams them … to just keep playing because we the 2012 season, but dropped their final (1979) attended Fairfax High School. What Happened Last Year: The boys’ bas- knew we could do it. We knew we could three games and missed the playoffs. Quotable: “Particularly the seniors; ketball team overcame a 19-point fourth- score a lot of points, we knew we could get ❖Field hockey coach: Amber Beaudoin they’ve won four district titles in a row. quarter deficit to beat Wakefield in over- hot and make some shots. We just went cold ❖Volleyball coach: Tyler Freiheit There’s really not much else left for them time and win the region championship. The for about two quarters—we just couldn’t ❖Boys’ basketball coach: Mike Barbee [to accomplish], and the hurdle of their Cavaliers advanced to the state semifinals. throw it in the ocean. …There’s no magic ❖Girls’ basketball coach: Marcus Konde entire high school career in hockey is we The gymnastics team won a district title. potion or anything. We just kept playing What Happened Last Year: The field want to beat South County.” The girls’ lacrosse team won a district hard.” —Woodson boys’ basketball coach hockey team won its fourth consecutive dis- —Fairfax field hockey coach Amber crown. The girls’ soccer team won a district Doug Craig after the Cavaliers overcame a trict championship and advanced to the re- Beaudoin during the 2012 region tourna- championship. The boys’ soccer team fin- 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to win the gion semifinals. The volleyball team posted ment. The Rebels would lose to South ished district runner-up and reached the region championship game. a 21-8 record, finishing district runner-up. County in the semifinals. Getting to Know Paul VI Sports ❖Volleyball coach: Sam Farrar Girls’ basketball ❖Boys’ basketball coach: Glenn Farello ❖Girls’ basketball coach: Scott Allen team has won seven ❖Baseball coach: Jeff Nolan ❖Rival school: Bishop O’Connell consecutive state What Happened Last Year: The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams were state Catho- titles. lic champions. The girls’ basketball team School: Paul VI Catholic High School won its seventh consecutive state champi- Mascot: Panthers onship and 14th in the last 17 years. The Photo contributed School colors: Black and gold boys’ basketball team won the Bass Pro Athletic director: Billy Emerson, 703- Shops Tournament of Champions. The boys’ 352-0925 ext. 318 lacrosse team posted a 20-4 record and fin- ❖Football coach: Gordon Leib (third ished WCAC and VISSA runner-up. The soft- year) ball team finished state runner-up. The Panthers finished with a 6-4 record Famous alumni: San Diego Chargers re- in 2012, including a 42-20 victory over ceiver Eddie Royal and Oakland Raiders The girls’ varsity basketball team from Paul VI Catholic High School rival Bishop O’Connell in the season fi- fullback Owen Schmitt attended, but did capped off their 29-4 season by winning their seventh consecutive nale. not graduate from Paul VI. VISAA Division I State Championship in March 2013. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 ❖ 25 Newcomers Obsessed With Politics? Election Guide Fairfax County Welcomes You! From Page 14 ❖ For more information on the state What newcomers legislature, go to virginiageneralassembly.gov. need to know to ❖ Voters with any questions about voting this Election Day can

Photo by be politically- visit two comprehen- sive websites for answers: The Virginia savvy insiders. State Board of Elec- tions website at Victoria Ross By Victoria Ross www.sbe.virginia.gov and The Fairfax The Connection County Office of Elec- tions website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ airfax County may be physi- voterinfo. /The Connection cally separated from Wash- ❖ If you don’t find F the information you ington, D.C.—the ground- need at the websites, zero of All Things Political—but call the Office of Elec- residents here are a politically- tions at savvy bunch. 703-222-0776. ❖ We know who Larry Sabato is— Fairfax now has a free smartphone mo- a prominent University of Virginia bile app to check your Cameron Quinn, Fairfax County’s political analyst—and we pay at- registration and other chief elections official, holds up a tention to Not Larry Sabato—a voting information. sample ballot in the county’s office of Virginia politics blog by Ben Download the free app elections. by searching Fairfax Tribbett, a Fairfax County resident County Government and self-described “vicious cam- at the App Store (coming soon to An- paign insultant.” We follow our droid Market) or go to http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/mobile/. Absentee Voting politicians on Twitter and Once you download the app, look for Virginia does not have “no excuse” Facebook. the “VOTE” icon. absentee voting. If you want to complete

We know that Fairfax County Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection Following are links to other sites elec- a Virginia Absentee Ballot Application, won the “water wars,” and we tion officials suggest voters check out download from www.SBE.Virginia.gov, before Election Day: or call 703-222-0776. The application understand why Fairfax County ❖ Map Information: this site shows must be mailed or faxed to the Fairfax parents get fired up over SLEEP the 2011 adopted districts, precincts, County General Registrar’s Office. The and FAIRGRADE. boundary changes and polling place office is located at 12000 Government We know that “one and done” changes in Fairfax County. (Scroll down Center Parkway, Suite 323, Fairfax. The to find the maps.) http:// registrar’s fax number is 703-324-3725. means our governor cannot suc- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ Virginia does offer in-person absentee ceed himself. And we’ve debated 1precinctchanges_adopted7262011.pdf. voting. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb Virginia’s Dillon Rule, the most ❖ Voting Precincts: this site gives infor details. vilified judicial doctrine in the formation on an individual’s voting precincts on Fairfax County’s website state, which limits the authority of “My Neighborhood” pages at http:// Election Day, local governments. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/gisapps/ Most importantly, we vote. myneighborhood/. Tuesday, Nov. 5. ❖ Fairfax County residents go to Voter Information, Directions to ❖ Polling Places: this State Board of Elec- Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 the polls in record numbers com- p.m. tions website has information useful ❖ pared to their national counter- now and for future elections. https:// Voter Identification: When you ar- Great Falls residents prepare to cast their vote Tuesday, rive at your polling place, a voting parts. During last year’s presiden- Nov. 6 at the Great Falls Library. During last year’s www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/ PublicSite/Public/FT2/ official will verify that your name is on tial election, voter turnout was presidential election, voter turnout in Fairfax County PublicLookup.aspx?Link=Registration . the registration list. Voters will be asked 80.5 percent, significantly more was 80.5 percent, significantly more than the luke- to present one valid form of identifica- than the lukewarm 53 percent of tion. It can be any of the following: warm 53 percent of voters who turned out nationwide. How to Register ❖ Virginia voter registration card voters who turned out nationwide. ❖ Valid Virginia driver’s license In the past decade, voter turnout blue districts into 50 shades of lots for critical statewide offices, Eligible voters in Fairfax County must ❖ Military ID is trending higher in Fairfax purple, and putting the state into including the triumvirate of gov- be 18 years of age, current U.S. citizens ❖ Any Federal, Virginia state or local and live within the county. Applications government-issued ID County, while the reverse is true play in national elections. ernor, lieutenant governor and at- to register to vote by mail can be found ❖ Employer issued photo ID card nationally, according to the Cen- In 2012, pollsters predicted that torney general. And while our at the Department of Motor Vehicles, ❖ Concealed handgun permit ter for the Study of the American Obama’s 2008 domination of state senators get to sit this race public libraries, military recruitment ❖ Valid student ID issued by any in- offices, public assistance agency offices, Electorate. By late September last Northern Virginia was a fluke. In- out, the Virginia’s House of Del- stitution of higher education located in government centers, Board of Supervi- the Commonwealth of Virginia year, nearly 90 percent of eligible stead, Northern Virginia (NoVa) egates race is shaping up to be the sors offices, the citizen information desk ❖ Current utility bill, bank statement, voters, about 721,000 out of handed Obama a historic victory most competitive in a decade. at the Fairfax County Government Cen- government check or paycheck indicat- 800,000 people, had already reg- with more than 60 percent of the According to an official candi- ter lobby or at the Judicial Center ing the name and address of the voter information desk. ❖ Social Security card (does not sat- istered to vote. vote, compared with 52.7 percent date list released last month by the ❖ To check if your registration is cor- isfy special federal ID requirements) It shouldn’t come as a surprise, in “the Rest of Virginia” (RoVa). Virginia State Board of Elections, rect, go online at www.sbe.virginia.gov/ A voter who does not bring an accept- then, that U.S. News ranked Fairfax County residents are also 57 House seats will be contested register, or call the Office of Elections at able ID to the polls will be offered a Fairfax County as one of the top more educated and well off than this November—marking only the 703-222-0776. provisional ballot. ❖ If you are not registered, or need to 10 Cities for Political Junkies in a the country as whole—key factors second time in the last decade Important: Virginia’s existing voter ID update your registration, complete a requirements will change in July, 2014. 2010 study, calling the county a that play into political participa- where at least half of the 100 Virginia Voter Registration Application, A law requiring photo identification at place “where those obsessed with tion. Prosperous, tight-knit com- House seats will have more than which you can download at http:// the polls was signed into law in May of political affairs live.” munities are natural breeding one name on the ballot. www.sbe.virginia.gov, or call 703-222- 2013. This new photo identification re- 0776. Fairfax County has become grounds for political activity. If you’re a newcomer—and you quirement will not to take effect until July 1, 2014. The current law allows for much more competitive in recent In 2013, Fairfax County resi- want to be an insider—start pay- the acceptance of all identification docu- years, turning reliably red and dents are ready to cast their bal- ing attention to politics. ments listed above. 26 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Search No More! Make Temple B’nai Shalom your new Looking for a New To have community events listed, send spiritual home. 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Ausberry, Sr., Senior Pastor Steinway Piano Gallery of Washington, D.C. sponsors the Antioch Baptist Church acclaimed pianist’s performance of American music. $19-$38, Mason ID 6531 Little Ox Road permits 1 free ticket. cfa.gmu.edu and HyltonCenter.org. COMMUNITIES Fairfax Station, VA 22039 SATURDAY/SEPT. 21 703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org 18th Annual CCÉ Irish Folk Festival. Noon-8:30 p.m. Sherwood OF WORSHIP Center at Van Dyck Park, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax; 3971 Chain Assembly of God Bridge Road, Fairfax. All are invited Jubilee Christian Center Jubilee to enjoy the music, dance, language, 703-383-1170 and athletics of the Irish culture. Free Fairfax Assembly of God Christian Center admission and parking. 703-919- 703-591-4284 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom 1031 or http://www.ccepotomac.org. 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Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist...703-255-0637 Buddhist St. George’s United...703-385-4550 FRIDAY/OCT. 4 Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center... 703-774-9692 Bible Non-Denominational “Twelfth Night.” 8 p.m. George Fair Oaks...703-631-1112 Bancroft Bible Church... 703-425-3800 Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax Church of Christ..703-631-2100 4400 University Drive, MS 2F5, Catholic Fairfax Community Church... Fairfax. Aquila Theatre performs one St. Leo the Great Catholic... 703-273-5369 703-323-0110 of Shakespeare’s comedies complete St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church... Sovereign Grace Church...703-691-0600 with an original musical score. $22- 703-978-4141 Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015 44; Mason ID permits 1 free ticket. St. Paul Catholic Church... 703-968-3010 Metropolitan Community Church cfa.gmu.edu. 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From Page 3 Phone: 703-993-9889 convenient educational experience at Web: www.potomacacademy.org an affordable price. NOVA is the educational groups the opportunity Mason’s Potomac Arts Academy, part of largest educational institution in to use its 40-seat conference room at the College of Visual and Performing Virginia and the second-largest no cost to the user. Individuals or Arts, offers the highest caliber of community college in the United groups may reserve the room by artistic instruction in an accessible States, comprising of more than calling our Office, 703-425-9300 and and nurturing environment for 75,000 students and 2,600 faculty then submitting the application form community members of all ages, skill and staff members. NOVA is also one (found along with rules of use at levels and socioeconomic of the most internationally diverse www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock/ backgrounds. Music, theater, visual colleges in the United States, with a hall.htm). Braddock Hall is typically arts, computer gaming and other student body consisting of scheduled on a first come, first classes and workshops are available. individuals from more than 180 served basis. Braddock Hall can Youth countries. accommodate up to 40 people at *Summer Camps and Programs NOVA encourages senior citizens to tables and up to 80 people in a forum Phone: 703-993-1005 enroll in its credit and non-credit setting. The room contains tables and Web: summercamps.gmu.edu classes. Qualified senior citizens are chairs, a podium as well as a A wide variety of summer camps and entitled to register and pay no tuition projection screen and is equipped programs are offered to youth in the on a space-available basis for certain with cable access. Free wireless areas of art, technology, academics, Photo contributed types of courses. Participation Internet connection is available, but sports, recreation and radio. requires that the student have (1) no computer or media equipment is *George Mason Institute of Forensics reached the age of 60 and (2) had available to groups or individuals Phone: 703-993-4119 legal domicile in Virginia for one using Braddock Hall. Web: www.gmuforensics.org/gmif/ year. A senior citizen is entitled to index.htm enroll and pay no tuition on a space- PARKS AND RECREATION: Hosted in the summer, the Institute of available basis for various courses, Forensics is open to any area high including credit and non-credit CYCLISTS, SKATEBOARDERS, PETS school student who desires to learn courses. For more information, go to more about forensics. http://www.nvcc.edu. Residents of the Braddock District are *High School Debate Tournament and George Mason University’s Patriot Center in Fairfax was fortunate to have some of the most Institute constructed in 1985. A 10,000 seat sports and enter- beautiful parkland and trails in Phone: 703-993-1093 MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW— Fairfax County. Lake Accotink Park, The George Mason University Debate tainment arena, the center is host to more than 120 located in the southeastern part of Union sponsors the following: events every year ranging from GMU basketballs games, POPULAR BRADDOCK EVENTS Braddock, is one of three county *The High School Debate Tournament Washington Wizards basketball training camp, rock parks that has a large accessible lake The tournament, hosted in January, is & FESTIVALS: as well as picnic areas, concessions, a open to all regularly enrolled high concerts, presidential candidates and the Ringling carousel, miniature golf and boats *Braddock Nights Concert Series school students throughout the Brothers Circus. This series of free musical performances and bicycles to rent. The Accotink United States. The tournament Trail runs throughout the park and is held at Lake Accotink Park and Royal includes five divisions of debate: Lake Park throughout the summer accessible by many points. Royal novice, junior varsity and varsity Lake Park, in the Kings Park area of presents a wide array of policy debate, and Lincoln Douglas Braddock District Fast Facts (2012) performances from classical to Braddock, is another lakefront park and Public Forum debate. 2012 Population—124,881 bluegrass and everything in between. with a beautiful trail that runs *The Patriot Classic High School Debate around the perimeter. Households—42, 076 The atmosphere is informal and Institute you’re encouraged to bring a picnic If you’re a bicyclist, we have many Phone: 703-993-1093 2012 Estimated Median Market Value of Single Family Detached Housing— opportunities for you and your family $487, 728 dinner, blankets and lawn chairs and Hosted in the summer, the institute is relax with friends and family to to get out and enjoy some fun rides. open to any area high school student 2012 Industrial and Commercial Floor Total Area—8,870,350 Besides the Accotink and Royal Lake celebrate the end of the workweek. who desires to learn more about Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. More trails, the Pohick Stream Valley Trail debating. is part of the larger, 40-mile-long information online at http:// *Northern Virginia Writing Project Best Links for Braddock Newcomers www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Cross County Trail that runs from Student Summer Institute north to south across Fairfax County. Braddock website—http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock/ performances/. Volunteers are Phone: 703-993-1168 Braddock Facebook—https://www.facebook.com/#!/SupervisorCook always welcome! If you have an This trail was just recently extended Web: www.nvwp.org (click on “Young to allow access between the Rolling Braddock Twitter—www.twitter.com/johncookva interest in music or just enjoy being Writers”) with people, we’d love to have your Road and Burke Centre VRE stations. An enrichment program designed for *Go to the Park Authority website to help. For more information, please students in grades five through 12 Office of International Programs and Harlem Globetrotters and Disney on contact my office at 703-425-9300. search for many other places to get who have a serious interest in the out and enjoy nature in Braddock. Services provides a variety of Ice are some of the performers *Concerts at the Corner creative writing process. Applications services, resources and events to this appearing at the arena over the past Live music concerts at the Plaza Stage at become available in March. segment of our population, including 26 years. Fairfax Corner on Thursday nights LEARN SOMETHING NEW? Adults working with local community For information about the Patriot Center 6:30-8:30 p.m. in June, July and *Center for Global Education Opportunities abound for all ages and groups to facilitate connections call 703-993-3000 *Tickets can be August. For schedule check Phone: 703-993-2154; Email: between international students and purchased through the box office or www.FairfaxCorner.com. Fairfax interests. [email protected] George Mason University, Virginia’s local families and enabling any Ticketmaster outlet. They can Corner is located on Monument Web: globaled.gmu.edu international students to visit local also be purchased through Drive. largest public college campus, is The Center for Global Education (CGE) located in the Braddock District, six public schools for cultural learning Phonecharge at 1-800-745-3000. *Oak Hill Day—Sept. 29, noon to 4 p.m. is the university’s study-abroad office activities. Please call if you are Phonecharge is open daily from 10 at Oak Hill House on Braeburn Drive. miles west of the Beltway off and provides a wide array of Braddock Road and Route 123, and interested in participating. a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets may also be Celebrate our local history and opportunities for Mason students and Seniors purchased online at historians at Oak Hill Day. Come has multiple programs available to the general public. CGE services the public of all ages. Here is a *Osher Lifelong Learning Institute www.ticketmaster.com. enjoy the unique opportunity to tour include advising, issuing Phone: 703-503-3384 Additional Phone Numbers: the grounds and first floor of the sample: International Student ID Cards, a All Ages Web: www.olli.gmu.edu Accessible Seating 703-993-3035 house and celebrate the beautiful travel and study-abroad resource The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Group Sales 202-661-5061 18th Century Georgian-style home. *Observatory library, as well as study-abroad Phone: 703-993-9558 (OLLI), a nonprofit organization Mason Season Tickets 703-993-3270 Call 703-425-9300 for more information sessions. The center’s affiliated with Mason, offers a variety *Friends of the Center for the Arts information. Web: physics.gmu.edu/~hgeller/ various educational opportunities are observing.html of daytime courses, special events Phone: 703-993-4188 *Burke Centre Festival, Sept. 8 & 9—The open to students and the general and other activities for older adults. Web: cfa.gmu.edu/friends 35th Annual Burke Centre Festival The observatory at the Fairfax Campus public for credit and audit. building Research 1 offers a number There are no exams or college credit, The Friends of the Center for the Arts Conservancy, 6060 Burke Centre *Short-term Study Tours. CGE’s short- and no college degree is required. offers the opportunity to support the Parkway. Admission is free. For of informal night sky observing term programs are the most popular sessions throughout the academic Members pay annual dues. Programs Great Performances at Mason additional information see http:// and are offered during the spring, are offered at Tallwood House, professional artist series and provides www.burkecentreweb.com/ year, and is open to the public. There summer, and winter academic is a 16" diameter Dobsonian adjacent to Mason’s Fairfax Campus; a number of volunteer opportunities sub_category_list.asp?category=37&title=Annual+Festival breaks. Study tours are led by Mason Lake Anne in Reston, Virginia; and not available to others, including and the Year in the Arts section of telescope in the observatory atop the faculty and cover a variety of topics, pier; a 12 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain the Mason in Loudoun site. hosting a meet-and-greet lobby table the Newcomers Guide. including business, ecology, politics, *Arts & Entertainment at an event, ushering at a *Taste of Braddock—First Wednesday in telescope used on the patio; and a 6" geography, theater, history, culture refractor originally built by Mason Stellar performances, concerts, sports performance, or hosting a December, the Braddock Supervisor and trade in more than 30 countries. events and more at The Patriot performance discussion series in your hosts an Open House for all Braddock students in 1975. Observing sessions Short-term programs also include will be canceled if the sky is more Center. home. District residents. Food is provided intensive language programs. *The Patriot Center for the Performing by area restaurants. than half overcast one hour before *Office of International Programs and the session is scheduled to begin, or Arts and the Center for the Arts *Mason Day—George Mason University’s Services provides a steady stream of NORTHERN VIRGINIA longest standing tradition, now if it is too windy (>35mph) to open Phone: 703-993-2970; Email: the observatory dome. Please check performances available to the public includes carnival rides, food and [email protected] throughout the year. The Patriot COMMUNITY COLLEGE local entertainment. Held the last the website for the observing Web: oips.gmu.edu schedule and/or cancellation Center is a 10,000-seat arena that Begun in 1964, Northern Virginia week in April on the Mason Campus, International students, faculty and staff hosts Mason basketball games, Community College main campus is it is open to the public. Mason faculty information. Observing sessions last are a vital part of the Mason approximately 1.5 hours weather concerts and family shows. Bruce located in Braddock District off Little and students may attend free. There community, representing Springsteen, Keith Urban, Bob Dylan, River Turnpike and Wakefield Chapel is a fee for all others. Check permitting. approximately 135 countries. The *Potomac Arts Academy Ricardo Arjona, Enrique Iglesias, the Road. It offers a quality and www.gmu.edu for more information. 28 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Non-profits 703-917-6464 Lorton Community Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. Action Center connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Operates the Act ll Thrift Shop at 9506 Rich- BUSINESS OPP BUSINESS OPP BATHS BATHS mond Highway, Lorton. Sales from the shop generate funds for LCAC and clients also shop there. 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Sheila Adams Mary Hovland 703-503-1895 Jim Fox 703-946-1775 Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million 703.503.1800 Cathy DeLoach Dollar Sales Club Life Member, [email protected] 571-276-9421 Your REALTORS* NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Next Door Lake Ridge $339,990 Burke Move-in ready Centre & clean as a Duplex whistle** $415,000 Original owner has pampered This home is this large a wonderful TH**9’ ceil- option to Fairfax $850,000 ings on mn have every- Lovely Stone & Brick Colonial beauty, sited on 1.08 acres of lvl**Expansive KT w/island,SS appls,lg pantry,hdwd floors thing you plush property backing to the 15th green of the Country Club & adjoining fam rm**Sumptuous MBR w/vaulted ceil- want in a sought-after neighborhood; all at an afford- of Fairfax, Fenced in Pool, Surround Decking & Pool House. 4 ing,W/I closet & luxury bath**Lower lvl boasts true 4th BR able price! Stylishly updated top to bottom plus pri- BR’s, 3 1/2 Baths, Dual stair cases, Brick Corner FP and much & full bath,W/O rec rm & storage**2 assigned parking vately set backing to treed common area. Great floor more. Call Sheila Adams for a private showing 703-503-1895. spots**New HVAC/HWH**Pool/tennis plan, lots of storage; you’ll be proud to call this home! AMANDA SCOTT BUZZ & COURTNEY JORDAN 703-772-9190 Your Local Father/Daughter Team! Top Producer 703-503-1866 or 703-503-1835 [email protected] www.AmandaScott.net www.TheJordanTeam.com Reston $889,900 Pristine 3-lvl lakefront TH. COMINGSOON 3BR, 3.5BA, living, dining, gour- met kitchen w/new SS appls, Fairfax $499,900 hdwds, w/o LL, Kings Park West 2-lvl deck, dock & 16ft pontoon Updated 3-lvl beauty in sought-after KPW! 3BR, 2BA, Kit w/Corian cntrs & boat. Near new ceramic tile, Brkfst rm, Din, Liv, updtd BAs, MBR w/hugeWIC, laminate flrs Metro & stores. Reston $924,900 ,fresh paint, w/out LL w/Rec rm & Den, Lge flat yd, Gar, new driveway. Gorgeous 5BR, 4.5BA home in prime location on over 0.4 www.HeritageHuntHomes.com acres. Call Courtney 703-786-5330 for more info. BARBARA NOWAK ELLIE WESTER & GERRY STAUDTE 703-503-1880 “My Virginia Home Team” L&F Founder’s Club 703-473-1803, 703-309-8948 Lifetime NVAR Top Producer Life Member, NVAR Million [email protected] Dollar Sales Club www.MyVirginiaHomeTeam.com [email protected]

Stafford $291,000 Great Starter Home Herndon $254,900 This SF detached home, located on a half-acre lot, fea- Updated 3rd floor condo with almost 1000 sq. feet finished space. tures 3 BR, 2FB, large LR/DR with vaulted ceiling and Hardwood floors in the living and dining room areas, upgraded kitchen, sliding glass door to deck and spacious yard, plus 2-car washer and dryer in unit. Walk to pool, weight room and club room. garage and extra carport. Minutes to Park and Ride on Monroe Street. New Metro coming in 2018. Access the Realtors Multiple Listing Service: Go to www.searchvirginia.listingbook.com

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