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Fairfax City Schools Superintendent Phyllis Pajardo at her desk. Desire to share knowl- edge led her to a career as a teacher, school administrator and, now, the new superintendent of Fairfax City Schools.

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Coffee with Del. Bulova Del. (D-37) will continue his tradition of meeting informally with constituents, this Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9-11 a.m., at Main Street Bagel, 10268 Main St., Fairfax. Constituents may dis- cuss issues of interest and ask questions about legislation affect- ing the community. Music Lineup at the Epicure Café Music aficionados don’t have far to go to hear live music, right here in Fairfax. Each second, fourth and fifth Wednesday of the month, Music Showcases are held at the Epicure Café, 11104 Lee Hwy. They’re presented by Ron Goad, [email protected], and the nonprofit Songwriters’ Association of Washington. “You’ll hear some of the best songs you’ve never heard,” said Goad. “Each showcase act is an important part of a unique, inti- mate evening of mini-concerts.” A $10 donation for the featured act is suggested. Here’s a sampling of what’s on tap: ❖ Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. – Piano prelude by Wendy Silk and Ron Goldberg, followed by Nancy Truax, Jim Fowler, Your “Nicely Done” Kitchen or Bath is Right Around the Corner! Laurence Baer, Kowtow Popof and featured performer Janna Audey A “One-Stop Shop” That Goes Above and Beyond Your Imagination ❖ Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. – Piano prelude by Anna Keller, followed by Betty Morrell, Michael Kelly, Kevin Artz, Frank Hogans and featured performers The Crooked Angels – Amy J. Sullivan Potter and Jamie Potter. ❖ Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. – Special Event: Brazil- ian guitarist Rick Udler in concert, plus Cristian Perez of Argentina, Daniel Lee of Louisiana, and Bill Burke of Centreville. Faith Notes

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The Guhyasamaja Bud- dhist Center, 10875 Main St., Fairfax City provides free classes to both newcomers and advanced practitioners of Tibetan Bud- dhism. The center emphasizes working with the mind and learning how to understand the workings of the mind, overcoming inner causes of suffering, while cultivating causes of happiness. Under the direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the cen- ter is a place of study, contemplation and meditation. Visit www.guhyasamaja.org for more information.

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Republican Ed Gillespie speaks at Tuesday’s debate. Democrat (right) speaks at Tuesday’s debate. Candidates for governor present inkblots on Rorschach Politics issues from health of the economy to the By Michael Lee Pope value of Confederate statues. The Connection and a series of corporations that have he campaign for governor is a moved their headquarters to the common- bit like a Rorschach test as the wealth. During one point in the debate, Tcandidates close in on the final Northam turned to Gillespie and said all his stretch toward Election Day. trash-talking about the economy Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican could prevent Amazon from setting up shop Ed Gillespie are presenting a series of in Virginia. inkblots to voters about everything from the “Right now, Ed, we are having negotia- health of the economy to the value of Con- tions with Amazon — 50,000 jobs,” federate statues. Northam said to Gillespie. “Amazon doesn’t How voters feel about President Donald want to hear from people like you, espe- Trump and the may end cially if you want to be the next governor, up playing more of a role deciding the fate that we are doing poorly in Virginia.” of the election than all the carefully crafted policy proposals and press releases. CONFEDERATE STATUES are creating “The critiques that one is leveling at the an emotional flashpoint in the campaign, a other that aren’t policy oriented are de- disagreement between the candidates high- signed to undermine the opponent’s base lighted by the violent clashes that erupted but also energize their own base,” said in Charlottesville after white supremacists Quentin Kidd, professor at Christopher marched across the campus of the Univer- Newport University. “But while they do have sity of Virginia chanting Nazi slogans and to play politics and critique each other, Photo courtesy: Washington Post holding tiki torches. Gillespie said the stat- they’ve got to talk about policy, and they’ve At the end of Tuesday’s debate Gillespie and Northam share a hand- ues should stay in place with some added got to talk about the things they would do shake. The debate was notable for its civility on all sides. context, and he called for adding a statue to solve problems and make life better for of Virginia’s first black governor to the state Virginians.” take out the portions of the electorate who vidual income tax rate, a proposal that Capitol. Northam said local communities Polls show Northam holding a steady but will reflexively vote for a Democrat or a would cost more than $1 billion over the should be able to determine what they want slight lead since March, the last time Republican, you are left with people who next five years. to do with their statues, although he added Gillespie was leading in a statewide poll of are going to be motivated by community- “We have tended to put a lot of focus on he wants to see them in a museum. voters. One of the most recent polls was level issues.” what I call whale hunting — trying to get a “I think what is important is to talk about conducted by the University of Mary Wash- Fortune 100 company to move lock stock some of the statues that aren’t built of ington earlier this month, which shows THE DEBATE, sponsored by the Northern and barrel into Virginia,” said Gillespie af- bronze, the inequities that we still have in Northam edging out a 5 percent win over Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and mod- ter the debate. “And I’m all for it. We need our society,” said Northam during the de- his rival — a lead that’s so slight it was erated by Chuck Todd of NBC’s “Meet the to make a run at Amazon, and we’re going bate. “Inequities in access to health care. within the margin of error. Polls have Press,” was held at Capital One headquar- to. But that can’t be the singular focus of Inequities in access to voting rights. Ineq- Northam crushing Gillespie in vote-rich ters in McLean on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Panel- our economic development agenda and vi- uities that we have in education.” Northern Virginia. But they also show ists included Julie Carey, NBC4; Aaron sion.” Views of the Affordable Care Act are also Gillespie leading among independent vot- Gilchrist, NBC4; and Mark J. Rozell, George Northam criticized Gillespie’s plan as a expected to play an important dividing line ers and holding strong in conservative parts Mason University. The debate was notable tax cut for the wealthy, a proposal that in the election. Northam has been consis- of the state. for its civility on all sides. would blow a billion-dollar size hole in the tent in his support for expanding Medicaid, “You see a lot of undecided voters, which Gillespie rattled off a series of data points budget and crowd out spending for roads criticizing Republicans for undermining a means both campaigns have a lot of work about sluggish job growth and stories of and schools. Instead, he said he would like system that has expanded health insurance to do between now and November,” said people leaving Virginia to move to other to continue on the path of current Gov. Terry to millions of Americans who previously had Stephen Farnsworth, professor at the Uni- states. His solution to the perceived weak- McAuliffe’s “New Virginia Economy,” em- versity of Mary Washington. “When you ness is a 10 percent reduction in the indi- phasizing lowering the unemployment rate See Debate, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 21-27, 2017 ❖ 3 News Meet City of Fairfax’s Schools Superintendent “I have a sense of pride and hopefulness.” By Bonnie Hobbs From left: The Connection Fairfax City Schools spokes- orn and raised in Newport News, woman Carrie Va., Phyllis Pajardo knew early on Dorsey, Superin- Bshe wanted to teach. And that tendent Phyllis desire to share knowledge even- Pajardo and tually led her to a career as a teacher, school School Board administrator and, now, the new superin- clerk Susan tendent of Fairfax City Schools. Wiczalkowski “I had a love of learning and loved books,” outside the she said. “My sisters taught and supported School Board other kids in the neighborhood, and I office. thought, ‘Oh, that looks like fun.’ I also liked the helping piece – which is a teacher’s role Photo by – igniting a passion in a child in something Bonnie Hobbs they’re good at and developing it further.” The Connection In middle school, Pajardo tutored younger friends in her neighborhood; and in high school, she mentored elementary-school students. In 1981, she obtained a Bachelor’s in early childhood education from UVA and was hired by FCPS. That fall, she began teaching second grade at Vienna Elemen- tary for two years. istration and supervision in 1993, served nated student and staff recognition pro- have a better runway, so it would be more Then came eight years at Lake Anne El- briefly as acting assistant principal at Vir- grams, the release of instructional grants real-world for them.” ementary teaching second- and third-grad- ginia Run Elementary and later as assistant to the four City schools, and a panel letting ers. In the early 1990s, she became a con- principal at Centre Ridge and Brookfield Lanier Middle and Fairfax High students talk PAJARDO HOPES similar improvements sulting teacher, observing other educators elementaries. to School Board members about their in other schools will give students and to determine whether they should get merit She also coordinated elementary-school schools. teachers more opportunities, support in- pay. programs at the Area IV office, planned “I loved working with [former Superin- struction and learning, and encourage the “This was a defining role for me because leadership-development programs for new tendent] Peter Noonan, [schools spokes- community to use the buildings even more. it got me out of my own classroom to see administrators and became second in woman] Carrie Dorsey, [School Board clerk] Furthermore, she said, “I want to make sure what other teachers were doing and help charge of the Cluster VIII office, helping Susan Wiczalkowski and the City School our principals are exceptional leaders and them grow in their select principals and Board – folks deeply committed to sustain- our teachers are able to innovate and do craft,” said Pajardo. manage community ing and enhancing the great work happen- some things differently – such as more “I’d suggest things concerns for 28 ing in the City schools,” said Pajardo. “And hands-on projects – but that takes time and and recommend “Here, you’ll see people schools. I liked the small-town feel of the City, where money. And promoting early childhood edu- books, etc., that at school, at a football And for five years, people know each other.” cation is also a focus.” could help them, so I she was project man- “Here, you’ll see people at school, at a Her leadership philosophy is, first, to read a lot about great game and then at local ager for LEAD Fairfax, football game and then at local restaurants serve. “The work I do is more about what’s instruction in all ar- examining how lead- and businesses, enjoying themselves, laugh- done through me by making it safe for prin- eas. And I under- restaurants and ership impacts stu- ing together and being part of the Fairfax cipals to share ideas with me, and me to stood that – just like dent achievement – City family,” she explained. “And in the figure out a way to help them,” she said. I liked igniting learn- businesses, enjoying especially for students schools, I see parents who work together. “I’m really here to support them.” She’s also ing in kids – I could in poverty. Mean- It’s how I grew up – knowing you weren’t pleased that Diego Wilson is her interim do that for teachers. themselves, laughing while, she worked on alone and people looked after each other’s assistant, saying, “As a former Fairfax Acad- So I decided to pur- her doctorate in edu- kids.” emy administrator and former Fairfax High sue my Master’s in together and being part cation, obtaining it When Noonan said he was leaving, and Frost Middle assistant principal, he education leader- of the Fairfax City from UVA in 2009. Pajardo applied for his job. “I thought about brings a solid administrative perspective to ship.” She also spent five the work Peter and I had started, bringing our team.” family.” years as Cluster II as- advanced academics into the City, bringing After a nationwide search for the new AS A TEACHER, — Fairfax City Schools Superinten- sistant superinten- Chinese exchange students here, etc.,” she superintendent, Pajardo learned in late July her favorite subject dent. said. that she was it. “I screamed with joy,” she was language arts. “I dent Phyllis Pajardo Pajardo was then “And I wanted to continue those things said. “I was hopeful and believed I was the loved reading, lit- promoted to assistant and lead them to total fruition. For example, best candidate, but you never know. I was eracy and writing, and seeing the process superintendent of human resources and, for we’ll begin community discussions about over-the-moon ecstatic when School Board of kids getting their thoughts down on pa- four years, dealt with the recruitment, se- Lanier becoming an AAP [Advanced Aca- Chairman Jon Buttram told me I was a fi- per,” she explained. “I’d bring in different lection, development, evaluation and dis- demics Program] center.” Similarly, the stu- nalist.” authors and genres and find books they cipline of all 40,000 FCPS employees. “It dent and staff exchange was done on a small Now, said Pajordo, “I feel highly respon- liked about their interests. And I was one was the hardest work I ever did because – scale, but larger exchanges with China are sible for the continued success of our stu- of the early adopters of integrated language when you’re talking about people’s pay, envisioned. dents and responsible to the Board mem- arts, where kids could choose the books they medical benefits and how they do their jobs She also has plans for the school build- bers so they’ll know they made a great de- wanted to read – on their level – and figure – it is ripe for interpretation,” she said. ings. “At Fairfax High, we’d like to fill in the cision. I also have a sense of pride and hope- out how to make it fit with their curricu- She retired from FCPS after 34 years, orchestra pit and extend the stage about six fulness because this is a great community lum.” coming to the City in August 2015 as assis- feet,” she said. “The actors would be closer and I’m thrilled to be the new superinten- Pajardo obtained her Master’s in admin- tant superintendent of schools. She coordi- to people and, for fashion shows, kids would dent.” 4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 21-27, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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Speaker (R-WI) and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) signing Charlottesville Joint Resolution. House, Senate Condemn Hate-filled Violence .S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and spoke in one unified voice to unequivocally USpeaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) signed condemn the shameful and hate-filled acts the joint resolution condemning of violence carried out by the Ku Klux Klan, the violence from hate groups in white nationalists, white supremacists and Charlottesville. neo-Nazis in Charlottesville. I hope this bi- Senators and Tim Kaine partisan action will help heal the wounds authored the Senate companion. The legis- left in the aftermath of this tragedy and send lation now heads to President Donald a clear message to those that seek to divide Trump’s desk. our country that there is no place for hate “I am pleased the House of Representatives and violence,” Connolly said.

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Senior Olympics Win Cyclist Paula Harris, of Fairfax, celebrates her gold medal win in a North- ern Virginia Senior Olympics 20K race, Sunday, Sept. 10, at Vint Hill near Warrenton, Va.

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(Established in 1980) Home of Burke Civic Ballet studio How to identify • Pre-School Dance Movement – Ages 3 and 4 • Hip Hop • Lyrical/Contemporary • Ballet • Tap effective teachers. • Jazz • Pointe • Modern • Acro • Musical Theater By Marilyn Campbell • Aerial Silks • Performing Companies Grades K–12 • Beginner to Advanced • Professional Instructors s a new school year got underway this A month, Sebla Tobin, a family therapist in Rockville, Md., noticed an uptick in the num- ber of her patients who are parents, expressing con- Come cern about the teachers their children had been as- signed. “So many parents are leery of new teachers or Join teachers who are young,” she said. “I encourage them Photo by Marilyn Campbell to give the teacher a chance before passing judgment A positive classroom helps welcome stu- and marching into the principal’s office to ask for a dents back to school is an important different teacher. Just because a teacher graduated factor in student learning, says Pamela the fun! from college last spring doesn’t mean that they won’t Garner, Ph.D. of George Mason University. effective. And a teacher who’s been in the classroom and that’s OK,” said Lewis. “Students want to do well for 20 years may be jaded and grumpy.” and be pushed, but pushed with support. Knowing Teacher effectiveness is a concern among parents that a teacher understands the student and their 12,000 sq. ft. of performing space as the school year gets underway, says Tobin, and abilities sends a positive message that the teacher is she points to research which shows how teachers can on their side when it comes to learning.” with professional sprung floors affect student achievement. A 2011 study from A teacher who is able to demonstrate genuine con- CALL 703-425-5599 Harvard and Columbia universities showed a link cern for students is necessary to create an effective QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. between effective teachers and students who were learning environment, adds Lewis. “Parents often say IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE more likely to attend college, have lower teenage ‘I want a teacher who knows their content,’ but I ENVIRONMENT CENTER II pregnancy rates and other positive outcomes. So always go back to ‘does the teacher care?’ If a teacher what qualities constitute an effective teacher? doesn’t care, then they’re not going to be effective. www.buffas.com • [email protected] Effective teachers are knowledgeable of the sub- An effective teacher motivates students to want to jects they are teaching, says Pamela Garner, Ph.D. learn.” professor of Childhood Studies at George Mason Uni- An ability to form a strong relationship with stu- versity. “Effective teachers are able to transfer that dents is another characteristic that Lewis believes is knowledge to students who have different compre- important. “The more rapidly the teachers can get hension levels,” she said. to know the individual stu- Creating a classroom envi- dents and things they enjoy ronment that is safe for stu- “An effective teacher like their hobbies, the sports dent learning is also impor- they like, the sooner that tant, adds Garner. “Overall, motivates students to teacher can see that students effective teachers work hard want to learn.” are real little people behind to create a positive classroom those names,” she said. “As a climate which is character- — Jessica Lewis, Ed.D., teacher you have to put the ized by providing opportuni- Marymount University heart first and policy second. ties for student input in de- What factors are going on at cision making and support for individual differences,” home that can throw the student for a loop. If you she said. have a caring adult to say, ‘Hey do you want to talk Setting high expectations for all students, but re- about it?’ that can make a big difference.” alizing that students have a variety of abilities, is an An effective teacher accepts students for and where important factor, believes Jessica Lewis, Ed.D., pro- they are, adds Lewis. “Students can learn more from fessor of education at Marymount University. “For a teacher when the teacher shows that they care,” some students getting a C is like a medal of honor she said.

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Send notes to the Connection at south@ plans to major in English - BA; Anthony Cautilli connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416. plans to major in architectural design - BFA; Deadline is Friday. Garrett Christian plans to major in computer science - BS; Niki Harizi plans to major in inter- The following students from the Fairfax area are national affairs - BA; Andi Harizi plans to major in the James Madison class of 2021: Miryeng in international business - BBA; Brooke Ryan Song plans to major in psychology - BS; Brandon plans to major in biology - BS; and Chelsea Dyer Metzler plans to major in biotechnology - BS; plans to major in biology - BS. Shoshana Warshavsky plans to major in psy- chology - BA; Noah Koellisch plans to major in The following students from the Fairfax area are public policy and admin. - BS; Alexandra in the James Madison class of 2021: Nicholas Cranston plans to major in biology - BS; Haley Rodriguez plans to major in kinesiology - BS; McAllister whose major is undeclared; Katlyn Alaina Weir-Alfaro plans to major in social work Checkosky plans to major in finance - BBA; - BSW; Taylor Phan whose major is undeclared; Aidan Malekolkalami plans to major in ac- Nicholas Koldys plans to major in computer sci- counting - BBA; Caroline Fisher plans to major ence - BS; Evelyn Kurtz plans to major in biology in marketing - BBA; and Kyle Giuseppe plans to - BS; Matthew Hoang whose major is unde- major in finance - BBA. clared; April Hale plans to major in kinesiology - BS; Ngongbo Foncha whose major is unde- The following students from the Fairfax area are clared; Marlena Stone plans to major in in the James Madison class of 2021: Zachary international business - BBA; and Clara Strasberg plans to major in Geology - BS; John Mittnight plans to major in sociology - BA. Cyckowski plans to major in computer science - BS; Jordan Van Parys plans to major in nursing The following students from the Fairfax area are - BSN; Anna Ober plans to major in finance - BBA; in the James Madison class of 2021: Rayaan Emily Gross plans to major in biology - BS; Khan plans to major in media arts and design - BA; Sanjiv Jayamohan plans to major in biology - Joseph Walker plans to major in theatre - BA; BS; Margaret Hollander plans to major in psy- Kyra Martin plans to major in nursing - BSN; chology - BS; Emma Sisk plans to major in media Andrew Meyers plans to major in nursing - BSN; arts and design - BA; Kiley Eichinger plans to Deanna Sterling plans to major in communica- major in communication sciences and disorders - tion sciences and disorders - BS; Apurva BS; and Lindsey Parker plans to major in politi- Shrestha plans to major in international affairs - cal science - BA. BA; Carter Insley plans to major in media arts and design - BS; and William Drenta plans to The following students from the Fairfax area are major in computer science - BS. in the James Madison class of 2021: William Dickison plans to major in computer information Fairfax resident Kaisa Hickman graduated systems - BBA; Gabrielle Gonzalez plans to from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn. major in anthropology - BS; Thao Nguyen plans Hickman earned a Bachelor of Science in social to major in management - BBA; Nicholas Issing work.

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The Boyle School of Irish Dance outside the Sherwood Center.

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Irish Festival in Fairfax, Sept. 23 The sounds and sights of Irish singers, dancers Irish music and dance will be performed by both and musicians will fill the air during the 22nd world-class artists and regional all-stars. Headline Annual CCÉ Irish Folk Festival in the City of performers include Kieran O’Hare, Liz Knowles Fairfax. Set for Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon-7:30 and Pat Broaders, Open the Door for 3, National p.m., music performances and cultural displays Heritage Fellow and accordion maestro Billy will be held at the Sherwood Center, 3740 Old McComiskey, Sean Clohessy, Sean McComiskey, Lee Highway, and at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, Matt Mulqueen, Josh Dukes and Kieran Jordan, 3971 Chain Bridge Road. Cover the Buckle, and Aoife Scott and Band Dublin-based Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Tunes will be played on the fiddle, banjo, pipes, (CCÉ) is the largest, nonprofit group involved in flute, accordion and drum. Attendees will also the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional experience the vibrancy and riches of Irish tradi- music and culture This family-friendly event is tional songs, dances, culture and community presented in cooperation with the City of Fairfax through step dancing, social dancing, plus sean- and the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. It nósdance performances including Shannon Dunne takes place rain or shine, parking is free and ven- Dance. For a detailed schedule of the music ses- TAX NOTICE ues are handicap-accessible. Cost is $10/person, sions, performances and instructional workshops, CITY OF FAIRFAX with a $20/family maximum. go to www.CCEirishfest.org. Calendar PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX Submit entertainment announcements Irish Folk Festival. noon-7:30 p.m. at will discuss how Julia Grant, Ellen PAYMENTS ARE DUE at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- Sherwood Center at Van Dyck Park, Sherman, Nelly McClellan, and Jessie endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, or Fremont influenced their husband’s The Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 careers. Free. Call 703-385- 8414. Personal Property tax bills have been mailed and are due Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $10 per Meet the Author. 4 p.m. at Barnes & SATURDAY/SEPT. 23 person; $20 family maximum Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade October 5, 2017 Mosby Bus Tour. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. admission. Call 703-385-7858. Drive, Fairfax. Kristin Cashore The bus will leave from the Truro Meet the Author. 2 p.m. at Fairfax reviews her new book “Tu Reviens,” Parish, 10520 Main St., Fairfax. The Museum and Visitor Center. 10209 about an island mansion. Visit tour will visit Mosby sites in Prince Main St., Fairfax. “Lincoln’s Generals’ stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/ LATE PAYMENT PENALTY William, Fauquier and Loudoun Wives: Four Women Who Influenced 2937 or call 703-278-0300. Counties. Call 703-971-4984 or email the Civil War - For Better and for The 12th Annual “ARTS by Worse” Author Candace Shy Hooper George!” 5 p.m. at deLaski To avoid a 10% late payment penalty and [email protected]. interest charges, payment must be made in full in person or postmarked by close of business on October 5, 2017 Taxes may be paid in person Monday – Friday COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Treasurer’s Office, Room 234, City Hall IMPORTANT b “Loving People to Life” Even if you do not receive a bill, Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM You are responsible for paying personal Sunday School 10:10 AM Sun. Evening – Realtime Worship & Youth 6 PM To Advertise Your property taxes on time. Family Night – Wednesday 7:15 PM Home Life Groups, College/Young Adult Ministries, and Living Free Support Groups Community of Worship, For Additional Information, please call 703-385-7900 Visit our Website: www.jccag.org 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Call 703-778-9418 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170

10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 21-27, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Angel Barber Chair Available Performing Arts Building, Harris “Cameraperson,” free screening and Theatre, and Center for the Arts, Q&A with Kirsten Johnson. Visit SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 for Rent 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Gala favs.gmu.edu. Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the & Nail Salon performance by Broadway star Kelli Mars Rodeo Concert. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Whitehall Farm, 6080 Colchester O’Hara plus student showcases, at Old Town Square, 3999 University Road, Fairfax. Featuring a large corn buffets and wine bars, and silent and Drive, Fairfax. The Hometown maze in the shape of a chicken, live auctions. Visit Thursdays series hosts local bands. pumpkin patch, farm animals, Barber Y Nail Y Spa artsbygeorge.gmu.edu. Free. Call 703-385-7858. inflatable bounce houses, hay ride, and nature trail. $12, active duty military and their families receive $2 Facial Y Massage SEPT. 23-24 FRIDAY/SEPT. 29 off per ticket. Visit whitehall.farm. Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Wine Tasting. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Civil Whitehall Farm, 6080 Colchester War Interpretive Center at Historic Waxing & ... Road, Fairfax. Featuring a large corn Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, OCT. 2–NOV. 6 maze in the shape of a chicken, Fairfax. This event features wine Adventures ‘N Learning. 9:30 a.m.- pumpkin patch, farm animals, tasting and a silent auction of goods 2:45 p.m. at the Lord of Life (571) 383 - 9090 inflatable bounce houses, hay ride, and services. Free. Visit Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook and nature trail. $12, active duty www.historicfairfax.org for more or Road, Fairfax. The class starts with military and their families receive $2 call 703-385-7858. gentle exercise, followed by speakers 117-121 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22046 off per ticket. Visit whitehall.farm. Pilates Open House. 6:30-8 p.m. at on topics such as health, history, Studio BE Pilates, 4211 Fairfax community, personal development, Corner Ave., East, #200, Fairfax. finance, and more. $30 for six weeks. SUNDAY/SEPT. 24 Meet and greet with pilates guru Call 703-426-2824, or visit Building a Train Set. 1-4 p.m. at the Kevin Bowen and see Pilates www.scfbva.org. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, demonstrations. Bowen will give a 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax talk about the importance of a Pilates Station. Activities include making a practice as we age. Call 703-222- MONDAY/OCT. 2 Learn About Adver sing sample train layout as well as 0122. Funday Monday. 10:30 a.m. at Old involvement in demonstrations of Music on the Plaza. 7 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, railroad artifacts. Museum members Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Fairfax. Mr. Skip: Fun & Songs for and ages 4 and under, free; ages 5- Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-7858. children. Call 703-385-7858 or visit in the Connec on 15, $2; ages 16 and older, $4. Craft Bingo. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts. supplies included in admission. Visit University Drive, Fairfax. Smoke free www.fairfax-station.org, or call 703- Bingo, free coffee, entertaining and Digital Op ons! 425-9225. callers, a friendly atmosphere, TUESDAY/OCT. 3 $1,000 guaranteed jackpot, treasure Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Old Town chest progressive raffles, and food Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. MONDAY/SEPT. 25 available for purchase. All proceeds Story Times at Old Town Square for AAdverdver singsing iinn tthehe CConneconnec onon Tai Chi Easy. 2-3 p.m. at King of Kings go to purchasing fire and rescue children every Tuesday morning. Call Lutheran Church, 4025 Kingsway, equipment. Visit fairfaxvfd.com, or 703-385-7858 or visit aandnd uupcomingpcoming sspecialpecial ssecec ons:ons: Fairfax. Pauline Reid, teaches Tai call 703-273-3638. www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts. Chi, a form of the Chinese self-care Comedy on Stage. 7:30 p.m. at the practices known as Qigong. This class Epicure Cafe, 11104 Lee Hwy, cconnectionnewspapers.com/advertisingonnectionnewspapers.com/advertising is suitable for beginners through Fairfax. Show by Krish Mohan, a FRIDAY/OCT. 6 advanced practitioners. $90 for nationally touring stand up B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, Monday nights through Nov. 6. Email comedian. Visit 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. The Pauline at [email protected] or ramannoodlescomedy.com/press/. Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department or call 703.778.9431 contact the church office 703-378- hosts smoke free Bingo. Visit 7272, ext. 221. fairfaxvfd.com, or call 703-273-3638. SEPT. 29-OCT. 8 Disney on Ice. Various times at Eagle WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 27 Bank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, SATURDAY/OCT. 7 Tai Chi. 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Old Town Fairfax. “Dare To Dream,” show She Rocks the World. 9 a.m.–3:30 Square, 3999 University Drive, featuring an expedition across seas p.m. at George Mason University, Fairfax. Wear comfortable clothes and mountains with characters from 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 2017 and bring a mat. Class will take place Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Virginia Girls’ Summit, teenage girl in Old Town Square at the pergola. “Frozen,” “Tangled” and “Cinderella.” forum. Visit sherockstheworld.org/. Call 703-385-7858. $20 and up. Call 1-800-745-3000, via Walking Tour of Old Town Fairfax. Meet the Civil War Author. 7:30- www.ticketmaster.com, or visit 10-11:30 a.m. at Historic Fairfax 9:30 p.m. at Fairfax Station Railroad DisneyOnIce.com. Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax. Tour includes include Road. Local historian, lecturer and a short tour of the Ratcliffe-Allison author, Arthur Candenquist will look SATURDAY/SEPT. 30 House, 10386 Main St. $10/adults; at a Confederate military railroad Kidz Korner. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Old $5/youth, ages 6-12, children 6 and that ran between Centreville and Town Square, 3999 University Drive, under are free. Family rate (three or Manassas Junction. Free, open to Fairfax. A variety of children’s more) $25. For reservations, call public. Visit www.fairfax-station.org activities and entertainment. Call Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center at or call 703-425-9225. 703-385-7858. 703-385-8414. Bingo. 1-3 p.m. at Parish Center Gym, Taste of Fall Feast. 7 p.m. at Stacy C. 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The ribbon-cutting with (from left) City Councilmen Jon Stehle, Michael DeMarco, Jeff Greenfield and Dan Drummond, Mayor David Meyer (with scissors), Bill and Susie Hamrock, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Former Washington Redskins great, Rick “Doc” Walker, entertains the Economic Development Authority Chairman Michael O’Brien. crowd on Hamrock’s porch. ‘A Destination for High-Quality Dining’

at a small, hotel restaurant outside Zurich, Hamrock’s holds Switzerland for one-and-one-half years. And now, local residents get to benefit from gala grand-opening his talent. “There are only a couple chef/ owner restaurants in this City, and I’m al- celebration. ways in the kitchen cooking,” he said. By Bonnie Hobbs The main dining room has a fireplace and The Connection seats 24, and the two private dining rooms – one of which also has a fireplace – seat hen Bill Hamrock bought 38 people total. And there’s a bar, as well. the restaurant Choices by Furthermore, said Hamrock, “We’re unique Shawn last summer, he ini- – there’s no restaurant like us in Fairfax City W or County. We’re in a house built in 1840 tially kept its name. But as the chef/owner, he’s proud of what his res- and it has a lot of history.” taurant at 3950 Chain Bridge Road has to Indeed, the house was once home to R. offer. So he changed its name to his and, Walton Moore, a congressman and State on Sept. 7, held a gala grand opening and Department counselor under President ribbon-cutting in celebration. Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR was his friend “This is a great event for the community and had either lunch or afternoon tea on and the City,” said Fairfax Mayor David the home’s porch. President William Meyer. “This is an iconic place in the City Howard Taft came here, too, for a garden and represents a new evolution in our res- party after he left office. Chef/owner Bill Hamrock with the buffet meal at the restaurant’s grand taurant business. We’re getting a reputation City officials, residents, friends, local dig- opening. as a destination for high-quality dining, and nitaries and even former Washington this will up the game for everybody.” Redskin Rick “Doc” Walker were among the 125 or so people attending the recent grand THE RESTAURANT offers new American opening. A tight end, Walker played for the cuisine. “We’re open to anything because Redskins in the 1980s and contributed to everybody in America emigrated from the team’s victory in Super Bowl XVII. somewhere else,” explained Hamrock. “Our “It’s great to be home again,” said Walker menu changes seasonally, plus we have to the group of well-wishers gathered on weekly specials for lunch and dinner. And the restaurant’s porch. “I lived here for a we excel at small-group, private dinners for decade, and this community means a lot to 10-30 people.” What makes Hamrock’s me. I can’t wait to come here to Hamrock’s stand out, he said, are its many gluten-free as often as possible. Hail to the Redskins!” items, including crab cakes and fried chicken. “Our appetizers are also special,” ALSO PLEASED with the restaurant’s suc- he said. “We offer deviled eggs with can- cess is City Economic Development Direc- died bacon and chipotle cream, duck nachos tor Chris Bruno. “This adds to our strong with a hoisin barbecue glaze, and crispy identity as a dining epicenter for the re- Brussels sprouts with pork-belly croutons.” gion,” he said. “We know now that people Many Southern specialties are on the are coming here from Arlington, Alexandria, menu, including shrimp and grits. Another Maryland and [Washington], D.C.” popular dish is saffron risotto with crab- From left: Chris Bruno, David Meyer, Bill and Susie Hamrock, and Billy “And it’s this type of business that helps stuffed shrimp and lobster-ginger sauce. Reilly, whose Shamrock Solutions Group organized the event. us attract the dynamic vibrancy we’re try- And a new addition is a grilled, marinated menu, including vegetable risotto and Mo- limoncello cake, caramel apple cobbler and ing to build for the City,” he continued. “This pork chop with Dijon cream sauce. Entrees roccan chickpeas with crispy tofu and baby chocolate delight cake. event is proof that there’s interest in the City generally run from $14-$24. eggplant. For dessert, diners may enjoy A graduate of the Culinary Institute of and in fun, quality, food establishments in Some vegetarian dishes are also on the decadent treats such as crème brulee, America, Hamrock honed his cooking skills the City of Fairfax.” 12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 21-27, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 9 2017 Special VIP Offer for your Toyota

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LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING this upstairs bathroom is not entirely complete “I’m not endorsing or opposing any spe- nor ready for primetime (it is mostly usable as the water is now running and flushing), the cific legislation that is being talked about GUTTER GUTTER demolition/renovation process apparently must right now. I haven’t had a chance to read go on/adhere to a schedule so, on Tuesday, it,” said Gillespie after the debate, adding Sept. 19 the downstairs bathroom, with all its that Virginia should not be punished for fully functioning amenities will come under the sledge hammer – among other tools, and pro- declining to expand Medicaid. “But as a vide no further use until on or about Oct. 24. principle I’ve been consistent in this regard, This heretofore (“Good Will Hunting”) logis- and that is where I am today.” tical challenge has not presented too many dif- ficulties for my wife, Dina. But given that I’m a PERHAPS NOTHING looms as large over male of a certain age, quite the opposite has been true for me. Once or twice and occasion- this election as . The presi- ally even more per overnight depending upon dent has become a lightning rod of opposi- how late and how much I’ve had to eat or tion and a rallying cry for people who feel IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS drink before bedtime, I’ll need to visit the bath- marginalized. Virginia was the only South- room to attend to some very personal business. To be clear, the ‘challenge’ to which I refer is ern state Trump lost, and polls show that getting to the bathroom, not starting and/or fin- he remains unpopular here. Gillespie has LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ishing what I intended once I get there. been trying to distance himself from the Moreover, when the task at hand has been president by opposing some of his budget completed, of course I need to retrace my steps – usually in the dark, and walk back upstairs. proposals and declining to answer questions Though not nearly as difficult as walking down- about whether he’ll ask Trump to campaign stairs; nevertheless, at the time I am going for him in Virginia. down and back up, in the middle of the night, “Probably the biggest thing being hung my vision might not so readily acclimate and around Ed’s neck is the Trump administra- my balance is, let’s just say: inconsistent, espe- cially when trying to avoid the miscellaneous tion,” said Republican strategist Dan bathroom-remodeling boxes staged in the living Scandling. “But depending where you are room on the very route I must travel. in the state determines how much of a Needless to say, having this nightly nonsense TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE weight that is. If you’re downstate, that’s come to an end is most definitely a column worth writing. Not necessarily to self-indulge not a problem. If you’re up here in North- anymore than usual but more so to amuse you ern Virginia, it’s a potential problem.” regular readers and possibly even prepare you Democrat Hillary Clinton won Virginia for your own in-home renovation. And consid- with 50 percent of the vote, with Trump at ering that this renovation is our first – and we have minimal experience with these matters, I 44 percent. Many of those presidential year thought it useful to write it forward and perhaps voters might not show up in an odd year- share a less-than-obvious impact of taking the election, when the electorate tends to be one-and-only-on-the-same-floor bathroom out older and whiter. For Democrats, the goal of service. Sinks, mirrors and shower/tub issues notwithstanding, all of which can be withstood heading into Election Day is to run up the and endured with the reorientation to the numbers in Northern Virginia and over- TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE downstairs bathroom, the commode issue, con- whelm Republicans in parts of the state that sidering its unpredictability, naturally trumps all still support Trump. For Republicans, the other real or imagined difficulties. challenge is find some kind of way of em- Though the upstairs bathroom is incomplete and lacking multiple finishing elements, its bracing Trump voters without alienating transformation so far is incredible – to our eyes. independents who might feel conflicted I’ll spare you any details because that really about the president. would be self-indulgent and not at all the point “I think what’s really going to drive the of this column. But the two months or so it will have taken for the upstairs bathroom to election is President Trump,” said Demo- become operational again and the nightly effect cratic strategist Ben Tribbett. “A lot of vot- it’s had on me appears to have been worth the ers are going to vote either for or against wait. Ed Gillespie based on how they feel about As concerns the downstairs bathroom, we are now ready, willing and able to integrate its Donald Trump.” destruction into our routine. Given that it is more of a powder room than a master-type Bulletin Board bathroom – though it will include a shower- only enclosure, no longer will it be my twice- Submit civic/community announcements at Alfredo’s Construction Company, Inc. nightly destination. In addition, I am looking ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and forward to its transformation because the artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at •Concrete Driveways interim process will not prevent me from going least two weeks before event. •Patios •Sidewalks anywhere I regularly go nor inconveniencing •Stone •Brick my wife, Dina, when she readies for work in the morning. Phone: Monitoring its progress will be more of a SATURDAY/SEPT. 23 VA: (703) 698-0060 • MD: (301) 316-1603 curiosity than a calamity, since, in my mind, ‘Meet Your Sikh Neighbors.’ 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com there will be no sense of urgency about the at the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, located at pace of this project as there had been with the 7250 Ox Road. This event is to spread upstairs bathroom because my bathroom access awareness about Sikhs and Sikhism among our An expert is someone will not be affected in the least. And in the communities. U.S. Rep. , state most, I am extraordinarily grateful – and Sen. George Barker, Supervisor Pat Herrity, and who knows some of the worst mis- relieved. 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