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Arla Albers, a Vienna artist known for her elaborate body designs, paints the face of Hannah Shaeffer, 7, of Fairfax, with colorful dolphins during a summer festival at Fairfax Corner to celebrate the grand opening of FANFARE, a new sports-themed eatery created by Glory Days owners.

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Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) with husband Robert and children Jeremy and Alana.

Sisters Jennifer Loeb (right) and Kerry Petrauskas danced to Cotton-Eyed Joe during the City of Fairfax’s annual Old- A creative chocolate confection at the My Favorite Places Fashioned Fireman’s Day event on July 4. 2012 Chocolate Lovers Festival. State delegate shares tips on places to see, things to do. Explore & Enjoy Fairfax By Eileen Filler-Corn taking them to Burke Lake Park. State Del. (D-41) This exceptional community A sample of the area attractions. children’s activities; open houses facility offers beautiful natural at historic buildings and much Dear Connection Readers: scenery, a miniature golf course, Spotlight on the weekend in May. The historic more. Since 2010, I have been hon- a sightseeing train and carou- house is a must-see for one of the ored to serve the 41st District sel rides. Regardless of the ages Arts—City of best-preserved examples of Civil Scoop it Up as your representative in the of your young ones, the park War graffiti in the nation, a “diary Virginia House of Delegates. offers entertainment options for Woody’s Ice Cream, 10435 North Fairfax on walls” containing more than Street, Fairfax The Virginia House is the West- everyone. Dedicated to showcasing the 100 signatures, art and poetry cre- 703-277-9553 ern Hemisphere’s oldest con- In October, the Burke Nurs- very best of the visual and per- ated by Union soldiers during their tinuously operating legislative ery and Garden Centre holds a Woody’s, a Fairfax landmark, is forming arts in the City of Fairfax, occupation of the Fairfax Court body, a heritage extending back Fall Festival and Pumpkin Play- a perennial “insiders” favorite. Spotlight on the Arts is an annual House area in 1862-1863. The site to 1619. ground. All those who Started in 1998 by retired me- three-week festival of artists at lo- also includes a newly constructed Although the Vir- Insider’s attend receive a small chanic Woody Lashley, the atmo- cal venues each April. The event 5,000-square-foot Civil War Inter- ginia General Assem- carveable pumpkin as sphere is casual with seating for Perspective includes more than 40 diverse pretive Center with exhibits, an bly is a part-time citi- well as hay rides almost 50 customers inside and events—with enough variety to assembly hall, outdoor pergola zen legislature, mem- around the area. My locally-inspired paintings as décor. please all audience palettes. patio, gift shop and restrooms that bers serve year-round. Our an- own personal favorite annual A spacious deck outside with A cooperative effort by the City are all ADA-accessible. The center nual session in Richmond is events include the Mantua plenty of picnic tables is both child of Fairfax and George Mason Uni- is also a popular spot for weddings held over 6-8 weeks, beginning Community Association Parade and dog-friendly. When it’s one of versity, Spotlight was formed in as well as history buffs. each year in mid-January. As and Picnic in June, the Orange those humid summer afternoons 1985 with two aims in mind: to your representative, I am al- Hunt 4th of July Parade, Na- (like now), locals stop at Woody’s enhance the community’s aware- ways available to address any tional Night Out events in Au- Forget love— for sundaes, milkshakes, cones ness of the many arts and cultural questions you may have regard- gust and the Burke Centre Fes- and other Woody’s classics. Open opportunities offered in Fairfax, ing State Government, or assist tival in September. We’d rather fall April through October, when and to encourage the expansion of with any problem you may be As part of my responsibilities Lashley throws a party to close the the arts through support of fledg- in Chocolate! experiencing with such agen- as State Delegate, I regularly season. cies as the Virginia Department travel throughout the 41st Dis- ling community arts organizations. Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival in For more, call 703-352-ARTS. Old Town Fairfax of Transportation, the Division trict—Burke, West Springfield, www.chocolatefestival.net Piano recitals, of Motor Vehicles, the Virginia Fairfax and Fairfax Station— Department of Social Services meeting with constituents and Historic For all things chocolate, plan to arts classes and or other governmental services. organizations and attending attend the Chocolate Lovers Festi- On a personal level, I have events. Blenheim val, a two-day event that takes more… lived in Fairfax County for over Please do not hesitate to con- A place for history and romance, 3610 place each March in Old Town The Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 20 years, and my husband and tact my office if I can ever be of Old Lee Highway, 703-591-0560 Fairfax. A family-friendly favorite, Old Lee Highway, I have raised our two children service. You can reach me at popular events include the Taste Fairfax, 703-591-0560 The City of Fairfax purchased (now 16 and 18) in this area. [email protected] of Chocolate, featuring chocolate While we are always finding or by phone, at 571-249-3453. the historic Blenheim estate, an Since opening its doors in 2010, vendors selling anything and ev- new restaurants and interesting You can also visit my website 1855 central-hall-plan brick farm- the Stacy C. Sherwood Center has erything chocolate; the Chocolate sites to visit, we have some fa- at www.EileenFillerCorn.com. house on 12 acres, in 1999 to pre- been booked with cultural perfor- Challenge, an arts extravaganza vorite activities in the area that Again, welcome to the 41st serve and develop into a Civil War mances, benefit events, weddings where pros and amateurs compete you may want to consider. House District of Virginia. I house museum and open-air park. and arts and recreation classes for for prizes; the Kiwanis Pancake When our children were look forward to seeing you out The site hosts the Fairfax Civil War Breakfast featuring chocolate chip Weekend held annually the first younger, we always enjoyed and about. pancakes; historic re-enactments; See Explore, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 3 Community Guide Explore and Enjoy Fairfax

From Page 3 and don’t make it to the most spectacular youth and adults, including rehearsal display of fireworks in the region, you re- ComeComeCome TasteTasteTaste SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland space. The 5,000 square-foot Sharpe per- ally haven’t lived here. Festivities begin in formance hall is state-of-the art, and one of the morning with the annual Independence the few official Steinway piano venues in Day Parade that starts in the Fairfax His- the area. Benefactor Geraldine Sherwood toric District. After the parade, there’s the donated $5 million to ensure the building Old-Fashioned Fireman’s Day, where local of the center, which is named in honor of firefighters compete in games involving fire her husband Stacy, a member of the Fairfax hoses. (Spraying the crowd is part of the Town Council and City Council who died fun.) Fireworks are held at Fairfax High in 2002. The center is available for rental. School, with games and activities for chil- dren, food vendors and live performances Eat, Splash, Shop at that include favorites such as the City of Fairfax Band and cover bands. Fairfax Corner Monument Drive and Government Center Park- Catch a Game or a way, Fairfax www.fairfaxcorner.com Concert at GMU For a night on the town, Fairfax Corner The Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, has it all—upscale shops, a variety of res- 703-993-3000 taurants, a movie theater, a summer con- Located on the campus of George Mason cert series and various festivals. There’s also University, the Patriot Center seats 10,000 a fountain square where children love to and is host to a variety of college and pro- splash during the summer and parents can fessional sports events, concerts and other relax on benches. entertainment. Group sales discounts are offered for most of the family entertainment Patriotic Celebration events and some concerts. City of Fairfax Annual July 4th Fireworks & Pa- rade —Compiled by Victoria Ross

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4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin FALL REGISTRATION Since 1980 Send notes to the Connection at Swan Ballet [email protected] or call Dance Schools 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at Ballet • Pointe • Jazz least two weeks prior to the event. Tap • Lyrical Modern • Hip Hop Kinderdance & Baby Deadline for Senior Swans (Ages 2-4) Classes Start 9/4/12 Olympics Entries Registration Ongoing Saturday, Sept.1., register at Call Today www.nvso.us for the 2012 Northern Vir- 703-425-9400 ginia Senior Olympics, to take place Beginner to Advance Classes for throughout Northern Virginia, Sept. 15- Children, Preteens, Teens & Adults swanballetdanceschools.com 26. Participants can compete in over 40 Swan I: Fairfax Swan II: Chantilly events anywhere from swimming to yo- 9416 Main St. 13655 Lee Jackson yo tricks. Events will take place on Pickett Shopping Center 50% OFF Chantilly, VA 20151 Sept.15-26 at 18 venues throughout Fairfax, VA 22031 New Fall Registrations 703-803-8877 Northern Virginia. Registration fee of 703-425-7847/703-425-9400 $12. For more information, call 703- 228-4721 or go to www.nvso.us.

Discover Pond Life at Walney Pond. 10-11 a.m., Walney Pond, Ellanor C.Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly. Discover pond life and all sorts of creatures such as tadpoles, wa- ter scorpions, dragonfly nymphs etc. at the park. meeting with a naturalist at Walney Pond will help you find out what is living under the water at the pond’s edge. $2.50 per person. 703-631- 0013. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ parktakes.

THURSDAY/AUG. 23 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Adults only, call for more information, 703-249-1520. Computer Basics Training. 10 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. One-hour session with a technology volunteer for help with basic computer skills and navigating the internet. 703-644- 7333. Computer Basics Training. 11 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. One-hour session with a technology volunteer for help with basic computer skills and navigating the internet. 703-644- 7333.

FRIDAY/AUG. 24 English Conversation Group. 10 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke, . Meet and practice your English conversation skills. 703-978-5600. Used Book Sale. 10 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644- 7333.

SATURDAY/AUG. 25 Dog and Cat Adoptions. 6:30-8:30 p.m. PetSmart Seven Corners, 12971 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax. Every Saturday. Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, www.lostdogrescue.org.

TUESDAY/AUG. 28 Learning English. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Adults. 703-293-6227.

THURSDAY/AUG. 30 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Adults. 703-249- 1520.

FRIDAY/AUG. 31 Senior Fall Prevention Classes. 2 p.m. The Woodlands Retirement Community, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. Improve balance/core muscles. Instructor certified in back and hip rehab. Every Monday and Friday, heated indoor pool. $10. Registration required, 703-667-9800.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 5 Newcomers & Community Guide 2012~13 The Center for Ballet Arts, Inc. Announces FALL Be a Braddock Insider REGISTRATION What every newcomer should know about living, work- Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, ing and playing in the Braddock District. Pilates Mat By Supervisor John Cook (R- Braddock) and his staff of “Insiders” Ages 3 through Professional levels Intensive Program – Performing Company raddock is very much a 11215 H, J, K Lee Hwy., Fairfax Call: 703-273-5344 district of neighbor- thecenterforballetarts.com Bhoods, a rarity in busy and booming Fairfax. Stretching from Annandale to the far edge of Fairfax by the Fairfax County Government Center, we are located in the center of Fairfax County. Braddock District contains key roads for the County such as Route 50, Route 29, Little River Turnpike, Braddock Road, the Fairfax County Parkway, Old Keene Mill, Rolling Road and 495. We are proud to have two institutes of 703-323-1188 higher learning, George Mason Pohick Stream Valley Trail University and Northern Virginia Community College, which attract Whatever the season, students from all over the world. Here’s a short list by calling 703-425-9003. We maintain office hours of some must-do, must-see places, events and op- of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. ❖ portunities for newcomers (and old-timers). Kiel Stone, Chief of Staff: Media Contacts, Boards we have everything & Commissions, Fairfax County Budget, Transporta- POPULAR EATERIES: tion Policy and Business Issues. ❖ your garden needs! ❖ Kilroys in the Ravensworth Shopping Center, Springfield Rosemary Ryan, Senior Staff Assistant for Legis- ❖ Great Harvest Bread Company in Burke Town Center, lative Services: Land Use, Storm water Management, Burke Trash & Recycling, Senior Services, Environmental ❖ Josies Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt in Burke Town Cen- Issues and Facilities Management. Huge ter, Burke ❖ Brions Grill in University Mall, Fairfax ❖Ann Sharp, Senior Staff Assistant for Constitu- Stock ❖ Swiss Bakery in Ravensworth Shopping Center, Spring- ent Services: Braddock District Council (BDC), HOA’s field and Civic Associations, George Mason University, of Northern Virginia Community College, Zoning Com- GETTING AROUND — THE VIRGINIA RAIL- plaints, Health Code Violations, Road Maintenance, Hardy WAY EXPRESS STATION Traffic Calming, Parking Districts, Utilities, Crime and The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is a commuter County History. Mums! rail service that operates Monday through Friday, ❖Lindsey Smith, Senior Staff Assistant for Admin- from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Washington istration: Scheduling, Office Management, Emer- D.C. The VRE Station is a popular mode of transpor- gency Response, Braddock Neighborhood News, In- Presenting Our 18th Annual tation for many commuters. We have one location in formation Technology, Park Issues, Animal Control, the district at 10399 Premier Court in Burke. VRE Website, Arts and Braddock Nights. FALL FESTIVAL does not operate service on weekends or federal holi- ❖Kalia Sokos, Staff Assistant for Communications: days. For additional information, go to their website Tax Issues, Senior & Veteran Tax Relief Programs, & Pumpkin Playground at www.vre.org. Braddock Beacon Newsletter, Electoral Issues, Hu- man Services, Housing, Website, Recognition and OPENS Pumpkins, Hayrides HOW WE CAN HELP YOU: THE BRADDOCK Correspondence, Outreach to Businesses, Commu- DISTRICT STAFF nity and Non-Profit Organizations. OCT. 1 & Family Fun! Our office is located at 9002 Burke Lake Road in Burke. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 7 Community Guide Be a Braddock Insider From Page 7 Music, theater, visual arts, computer gaming and OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE other classes and workshops are available. GO GREEN! George Mason University, Virginia’s largest public ❖Youth college campus, is located in Braddock District, six Summer Camps and Programs miles west of the Beltway off Braddock Road and Phone: 703-993-1005 Route 123, and has multiple programs available to Web: summercamps.gmu.edu the public of all ages. Here is a sample: A wide variety of summer camps and programs ❖All Ages are offered to youth in the areas of art, technology, ❖Observatory academics, sports, recreation and radio. Phone: 703-993-9558 ❖George Mason Institute of Forensics Web: physics.gmu.edu/~hgeller/observing.html Phone: 703-993-4119 The Observatory at the Fairfax Campus building Web: www.gmuforensics.org/gmif/index.htm Research 1 offers a number of informal night sky Hosted in the summer, the Institute of Forensics is observing sessions throughout the academic year, and open to any area high school student who desires to is open to the public. There is a 16-inch diameter learn more about forensics. Dobsonian telescope in the observatory atop the pier; ❖High School Debate Tournament and Institute a 12-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope used on the Phone: 703-993-1093 patio; and a 6-inch refractor originally built by Ma- The George Mason University Debate Union spon- LOW VOC son students in 1975. Observing sessions will be can- sors the following: celed if the sky is more than half overcast one hour The High School Debate Tournament before the session is scheduled to begin, or if it is The tournament, hosted in January, is open to all $ 00 too windy (more than 35 miles per hour) to open regularly enrolled high school students throughout 5 OFF the observatory dome. Please check the website for the United States. The tournament includes five di- the purchase of a Premium the observing schedule and/or cancellation informa- visions of debate: novice, junior varsity and varsity Gallon of C2 Paint tion. Observing sessions last approximately one-and- policy debate, and Lincoln Douglas and Public Fo- w/this coupon • Retail only • Expires 8/31/12 a-half hours weather permitting. rum debate. ❖Potomac Arts Academy ❖The Patriot Classic High School Debate Institute 13900 Metrotech Dr. Phone: 703-993-9889 Phone: 703-993-1093 Web: www.potomacacademy.org Hosted in the summer, the institute is open to any (Near Lowes) Mason’s Potomac Arts Academy, part of the Col- area high school student who desires to learn more Chantilly, VA 22151 lege of Visual and Performing Arts, offers the high- about debating. est caliber of artistic instruction in an accessible and ❖Northern Virginia Writing Project Student Sum- 703-961-1200 nurturing environment for community members of mer Institute all ages, skill levels and socioeconomic backgrounds. See Braddock Insider, Page 11

8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Insider’s Perspective Welcome to the City of Fairfax! the day-long Independence Day Cel- Creative, historic ebration, long recognized as having and fun. the best parade and most colorful fireworks in Virginia; our brilliant By R. Scott Silverthorne October Fall Festival where our Mayor/City of Fairfax closed-off downtown streets are filled with hundreds of renown craft s a Fairfax native, I’ve merchants and thousands of visitors, seen many changes in and our Holiday Craft Show that fills Aand around the City of our high school with amazing Fairfax. In my role as handcrafted wares that bring shop- mayor, I’m delighted to have the Photo Contributed pers from surrounding states. opportunity to share my personal I’m proud that the City of Fairfax thoughts about our community— has experienced tremendous and what makes this a special progress over the past decade. We place to live, work, play and raise have invested in many new ameni- a family. ties including a new community cen- Nestled in the suburban expanse ter, public library, four public schools

Photo Contributed of the Washington, D.C. metro re- Mayor R. Scott Silverthorne and purchased an additional 56 gion, the City of Fairfax, Virginia, acres of open space. All of these, with its hallmark landscaped and leafy street medi- combined with an unprecedented private sector in- ans, is an oasis, unique and brimming with vitality terest in our historic downtown and the redevelop- that recently has been recognized by Forbes as one ment of Fairfax Boulevard, make this one of the most of the top three places to live in the nation. exciting times in our city’s history. Our residents aren’t surprised with the city’s many Perhaps one of the most important areas of all, the top rankings on “quality-of-life” lists. It simply comes city is rightfully proud of its support for the educa- State Senator Chap Petersen (D-34) with his family in with the territory for this small city of nearly 24,000 tional opportunities afforded its children. Fairfax the annual 4th of July Parade in the City of Fairfax. known for its superior “small town” community feel High School recently received US News and World situated in a world class metropolitan region. Report’s Gold Award, its highest recognition, for plac- Whether being recognized for receiving the nation- ing in the top 250 out of more than 22,000 schools ally-prestigious gold medal for our parks and recre- nationally. Broad-based community support for State Senator ation programs, achieving the coveted AAA bond schools is evidenced by a recent passage of a Gen- rating for our financial strength or placing 12th eral Obligation bond referendum by more than 80 Shares Places-to-See among all jurisdictions nationally for the percent- percent of those at the polls. Acclaimed George Ma- age of city occupations in the “creative class,” the son University sits on the city’s southern border and, irginia State Senator think is particularly useful to city has a reputation for achievement, as well as a through a cooperative town-gown relationship, pro- V Chap Petersen (D-34) newcomers? place of enjoyment and fun for its residents. vides world-class thinkers, musical and cultural represents central and A: Mine, of course! My con- Our city is widely known for outstanding cultural events, and nationally recognized sports teams with western Fairfax in the Virginia stitute website is amenities. Every year the city sponsors world-class Olympic-caliber athletes. State Senate. He grew up and fairfaxsenator.com and my blog events such as Fall for the Book, Spotlight on the I’m certain you will discover why our many resi- lives in Fairfax City. is oxroadsouth.com. Otherwise, Arts and a fun two-day Chocolate Lovers Festival. dents, visitors, and business owners consider our Q: What tips do you have for check out vamegaprojects.com This is in addition to our three annual flagship events: community the “Heart of Northern Virginia.” someone getting to know your for info on local transportation community? projects—it has a ton of infor- A: Get involved! Join an ath- mation. My Favorite Places letic league, a house of worship Q: What are the must-see/ or an advocacy Q&A With must-do events or fes- Lisa Whetzel, executive director of Our Daily group. There are hun- tivals coming up in Bread in Fairfax dreds to choose from. Chap Petersen your community? You can’t make A: The annual St. Q: Favorite Restaurants? friends sitting in front of a TV. Mary’s Labor Day Picnic is a A: “We have so many great ones in Fairfax City! Q: Do you have a favorite res- great community tradition. We hardly ever leave the city to go out to dinner. I taurant or mom-and-pop bak- (And don’t miss the “Blessing like supporting locally owned businesses!” ery? of the Tools” which takes place ❖Cho’s Korean BBQ: authentic experience, fresh A: P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax. I’m that morning.) fo and great service. a steak and potatoes man. Q: If you were crafting a ❖Courtside Thai: flavorful and fresh dishes, using Q: Do you have a favorite “bucket list” of places to see, produce from their sidewalk garden. park or bike/hiking trail? things to do before you move ❖ Woody’s—who doesn’t love Woody and his fa- The Factory Vintage T-shirt shop at 10409 A: I enjoy going for long runs out of town, what would be on mous ice cream? Main Street in the City of Fairfax sells or bike rides with my kids on it? ❖ The Wine House—hip atmosphere and knowl- vintage and custom t-shirts and other the W&OD Trail in Vienna. A: 1. Visit the Manassas edgeable staff. apparel. Q: Is there an organization or Battlefield. If possible, take a ❖Bollywood Bistro—The crunchy spinach appe- group you would recommend guided tour. tizer and Okra dish are my favs. Q: Great stores in the city? to newcomers? 2. Have a drink in Old Town Q: Must-Do Activities? ❖Oasis Bike Works—cannot beat them for quality A: Leadership Fairfax is a Alexandria (that’s where I met ❖Biking along the Accotink Trail from Arties to service. great resource for those “Type my wife). Accotink Lake and back—25 miles I think. ❖The Factory Vintage T-shirt shop is a favorite of A’s” who want to be involved in 3. March in the Fourth of July ❖Take a class at the lovely Sherwood Center—I my teen rocker. leading Fairfax County. If you’re Parade in Fairfax. take yoga on Thursdays—love the instructor (who ❖Fair Trade Winds—diverse cool stuff and you an athlete, my rugby team, the 4. Have a chili dog at the lives in the city too!). know someone is getting paid fairly for their work. NOVA “Old Boys,” is always Vienna Inn. ❖Jog along the Daniels Run Trail—you feel like Love that. Owners are wonderful too. looking for players over 35 5. Ride a Harley Davidson in you are deep in the woods within city limits. ❖Campers Trophies—dependable and wide selec- years old. the Memorial Day “Ride to the ❖Join a neighborhood pool—most have strong tion of plaques and trophies. Q: Any government service, Wall.” summer swim teams and a relaxed atmosphere. ❖Macro Systems—small IT networking company website, blog, etc. that you —Victoria Ross ❖Farmers Markets on the weekends. that is reliable and knowledgeable. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 9 Opinion Fairfax

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Andrea Smith Welcome to Fairfax County Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] By Sharon Bulova in the country. cycle and walking trails. The bicycle trail sys- Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors We are a business-friendly community. tem is tied into the county transit system to Editor & Publisher Fairfax County is home to nearly 600,000 jobs, make it easier to reach destinations without Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 reetings and welcome to Fairfax with companies ranging from startups to For- using a car. Fairfax Connector buses are all [email protected] G County! Fairfax County is an excep- tune 500 companies, ten of which have lo- equipped with bicycle racks and VRE and Metro @MaryKimm tional place to live, work and play. cated their headquarters here. Our range of stations have bicycle racks or lockers – com- Executive Vice President We have a range of fantastic parks, trails and business start-up resources via the Fairfax muting by bicycle has never been easier! Jerry Vernon recreational attractions as well as one of the County Economic Development Authority Fairfax County also has a vibrant and grow- [email protected] best public school systems in the country. We makes it easier for firms of any size to thrive. ing arts community. The Workhouse Arts Cen- Editor in Chief are also one of the safest jurisdictions of our In fact, about 97 percent of the companies in ter in Lorton, an historic county attraction and Steven Mauren size in the United States. I’m sure that after Fairfax County are small businesses with now converted arts space, allows visitors to Managing Editor Kemal Kurspahic experiencing what Fairfax has to offer, you will fewer than 100 employees and less than $1 watch artists perform their craft, and hosts Photography: see why so many families, professionals and million in annual revenue. When a corporate many events ranging from exhibitions to plays. Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, top-tier businesses call Fairfax County home. leader recently moved his medium sized tech- As Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, I Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: The Fairfax County Public School system, with nology company to Fairfax County, he an- am elected at-large by all registered voters in Laurence Foong, John Heinly a budget this year of $2.4 billion, is consistently nounced that he did so because he liked the Fairfax County. Community engagement is my Production Manager: Jean Card ranked among the top public school systems in “mood” in Fairfax, explaining that he wanted hallmark. Visit my website at http:// Geovani Flores America. Twenty-three Fairfax county high to be close to others who were as excited as www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairman/ to be kept schools have been featured in the Washington he about their work and engagement in the up-to-date on what is going on in the County. Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann Post’s 2012 list of 1,800 top high schools in the community. Whenever you have any questions or concerns, 703-778-9436 nation, putting these Fairfax County schools in Accredited and nationally recognized for please do not hesitate to email me at [email protected] the top nine percent nationwide. excellence by the award of the prestigious Gold [email protected] or call my office @TheismannMedia Fairfax County is also home to George Ma- Medal for Parks and Recreation, Fairfax at 703-324-2321. son University, which is centrally located and County’s parks are ranked among the best in Thanks for making Fairfax County your CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 an easy commute from all parts of the the nation. We have more than 22,500 acres home! Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver County. Mason has become one of Virginia’s in 416 parks, with 80 percent of residents uti- [email protected] premier universities and was recently added lizing our park services each year. Fairfax Sharon Bulova, Chairman to Kiplinger’s list of best value universities County also boasts more than 500 miles of bi- Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Guide Maplewood Grill Serving Our Neighbors and Friends for Over 27 Years Be a Braddock Insider Introduces From Page 8 grams and Services provides a variety of services, Taste of the Phone: 703-993-1168 resources and events to this segment of our popula- Web: www.nvwp.org (click on “Young Writers”) tion, including working with local community groups Chesapeake An enrichment program designed for students in to facilitate connections between international stu- Special Featured Menu grades five through 12 who have a serious interest dents and local families and enabling international Aug. 30th - Sept. 3rd in the creative writing process. Applications become students to visit local public schools for cultural learn- available in March. ing activities. Please call if you are interested in par- Live Entertainment Brunch ❖Adults ticipating. Tues. thru Sat. Every ❖Center for Global Education ❖Seniors 703-281-0070 Sunday Phone: 703-993-2154; Email: [email protected] ❖Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Web: globaled.gmu.edu Phone: 703-503-3384 132 Branch Road, S.E. • Vienna, VA The Center for Global Education (CGE) is the Web: www.olli.gmu.edu Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials university’s study-abroad office and provides a wide The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a non- array of opportunities for Mason students and the profit organization affiliated with Mason, offers a vari- general public. CGE services include advising, issu- ety of daytime courses, special events and other activi- •Blooming•Blooming TropicalsTropicals •Early•Early SpringSpring ing International Student ID Cards, a travel and ties for older adults. There are no exams or college BloomingBlooming study-abroad resource library, as well as study-abroad credit and no college degree is required. Members pay •Benches,•Benches, Fountains,Fountains, 25% information sessions. The center’s various educa- annual dues. Programs are offered at Tallwood House Shrubs,Shrubs, TreesTrees tional opportunities are open to students and the adjacent to Mason’s Fairfax Campus; Lake Anne in StatuesStatues && BirdbathsBirdbaths OFF && PerennialsPerennials general public for credit and audit. Reston, Virginia; and the Mason in Loudoun site. ❖ /12 Short-term Study Tours. CGE’s short-term pro- /3 50-65%50-65% OffOff y 9 b grams are the most popular and are offered during NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE d e PotteryPottery n the spring, summer and winter academic breaks. Begun in 1964, Northern Virginia Community Col- Discountig WashingtonWashington Area’sArea’s 10% Summert s WashingtonWashington Area’sArea’s Study tours are led by Mason faculty and cover a lege main campus is located in Braddock District off c FREEFREE ESTIMATESESTIMATES BiggestBiggest SelectionSelection tra BiggestBiggest SelectionSelection on Landscapes, Patios, Walkways, variety of topics, including business, ecology, poli- Little River Turnpike and Wakefield Chapel Road. It C Landscapes,Landscapes, Patios,Patios, Walkways,Walkways, JustJustJust ArrivedArrivedArrived ~~~ NewNew tics, geography, theater, history, culture and trade in offers a quality and convenient educational experi- WallsWalls && PaverPaver DrivewaysDriveways Truckloads!Truckloads! more than 30 countries. Short-term programs also ence at an affordable price. NOVA is the largest edu- 9023 Arlington Blvd., include intensive language programs. cational institution in Virginia and the second-larg- JapaneseJapanese Fairfax, Virginia ❖Office of International Programs and Services est community college in the United States, com- Maples 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Phone: 703-993-2970; Email: [email protected] prised of more than 75,000 students and 2,600 fac- MaplesMaples 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Web: oips.gmu.edu ulty and staff members. NOVA is also one of the most 703-573-5025 30%30% OFFOFF Open 7 days a week International students, faculty and staff are a vital internationally diverse colleges in the United States, OverOver 200200 VarietiesVarieties ➠ Visit our new Web site: www.cravensnursery.com part of the Mason community, representing approxi- with a student body consisting of individuals from mately 135 countries. The Office of International Pro- See Braddock Insider, Page 13

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What is the best thing about —Anagha Srikanth & living in Fairfax? Hannah Bunting

Nery Larrazabal, business advisor, Fairfax (pictured with son) “The community is very attractive. I mean we have theatres, activities for kids every week. There are many different activities, concerts. There’s always something to do and that’s the reason we live here.”

Gagandeep Bajwal, business owner (Bombay Café), Fairfax, resident 21 years “We like this area because it’s nice, a nice neighborhood, everything is nice. My kids went to Fairfax High School, they’ve grown up here and I have my grandkids here now. [My kids] went to George Mason, which I like also. So it’s a good place to live and to raise the kids.”

Olivia Serio, rising senior (Fairfax High School), barista (Caribou Café), Fairfax, resident 6 years “The reason I love it here is places like this, like Caribou, the sense of community. It’s not just a coffee shop. Because of the people, the friends, it’s more like a second home. Plus, you know, the fact that there’s coffee helps.”

Sarah Sertic, photographer, resident 4 years PINK RIBBON PROGRAM “I’m centrally located to BREAST CANCER REHAB SITE everything. There’s good food, a good farmers market and a good community to the arts.”

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Home of the Nationally Ranked Burke Swim Team Jessica Moore (left), Jenny Vo (right), hairstylist hairstylist (Bubbles Salon), (Bubbles Salon), Fairfax, resi- Fairfax, resident 25 years dent 2 months Open House/Tryout Date 2012: “The fact that you can escape “[I like] the diversity. You get so whether you want to be on the many different things and everything is countryside or to be somewhere busy, in the area. You can go down the street Sunday, August 26, 7:00 pm there’s always something to do. [I like and get Mexican food and Chinese food; being] mostly in the middle, it just everything is very multicultural.” depends.”

12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Guide The Women’s Center Be a Braddock Insider Providing Your Family Resources to Meet Life’s Challenges From Page 11 tact 703-425- 9300. more than 180 countries. ❖Concerts at the Corner NOVA encourages senior citizens to en- Live Music concerts at the Plaza Stage at roll in its credit and non-credit classes. Fairfax Corner on Thursday nights 6:30– • Counseling/Psychological Services Qualified senior citizens are entitled to reg- 8:30 p.m. in June, July and August. For – Women, men, couples, families ister and pay no tuition on a space-avail- schedule check www.FairfaxCorner.com. TheWomensCenter.org – Reduced and sliding scale fees able basis for certain types of courses. Par- Fairfax Corner is located on Monument – Insurance accepted ticipation requires that the student have (1) Drive. Our Locations • Support and Therapy Groups reached the age of sixty and (2) had legal ❖Oak Hill Day—Sept. 29, Noon to 4 p.m. domicile in Virginia for one year. A senior at Oak Hill House on Braeburn Drive. Cel- • Psychological Assessments citizen is entitled to enroll and pay no tu- ebrate our local history and historians at 133 Park St NE • Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse ition on a space-available basis for various Oak Hill Day. Come enjoy the unique op- Vienna, VA 22180 Counseling courses, including credit and non-credit portunity to tour the grounds and first floor Appointments: • Education Programs courses. For more information, go to http:/ of the house and celebrate the beautiful (703) 281-2657 – Career, finances, personal growth, /www.nvcc.edu 18th Century Georgian-style home. Call separation & divorce 703-425-9300 for more information. 1025 Vermont Ave NW, #310 ❖ MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW— Burke Centre Festival—Sept. 8 & 9— Washington, DC 20005 • Mediation POPULAR BRADDOCK EVENTS AND The 35th Annual Burke Centre Festival Con- Appointments: • Spanish Helpline and referral services FESTIVALS servancy, 6060 Burke Centre Pkwy. Admis- ❖Braddock Nights Concert Series sion is free. For additional information: (202) 293-4580 This series of free musical performances burkecentreweb.comsub_category_ held at Lake Accotink Park and Royal Lake list.asp?category=37&title=Annual+Festival. Park throughout the summer presents a ❖Taste Of Braddock—First Wednesday in Listening, Guiding, Educating for over 38 years… wide array of performances from classical December, the Braddock Supervisor hosts an to bluegrass and everything in between. The Open House for all Braddock District resi- atmosphere is informal and you’re encour- dents. Food is provided by area restaurants. aged to bring a picnic dinner, blankets and ❖Mason Day—George Mason University’s lawn chairs and relax with friends and fam- longest standing tradition now includes ily to celebrate the end of the workweek. carnival rides, food and local entertainment. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. More informa- Held the last week in April on the Mason tion online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Campus, it is open to the public. Mason fac- parks/performances/. Volunteers are al- ulty and students may attend free. There is ways welcome. If you have an interest in a fee for all others. Check www.gmu.edu music or just enjoy being with people, con- for more information.

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Programs G volunteer programs. u lovers can expect to see n Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and at Hemlock Overlook are open to the public and s to blue birds, osprey, heron, groups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse n family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting Occoquan Regional deer, beavers and rare trails may be used without prior arrangement. R Center open all year. Group Camping open daily OB Park d MN . sightings of river otters. Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf open 9751 Ox Road, Lorton Meadowlark Botanical Gardens April through October. Hours vary. MBG www.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/ Pirates Cove 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna 703-690-2121 Waterpark www.nvrpa.org/park/ Atlantis Waterpark (at Bull Run Marina This park offers 400 acres of (at Pohick Bay Regional meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ Regional Park) recreational space and a touch of Park) 703-255-3631 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville the past with its historic brick 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton This 95-acre complex of large ornamental display www.atlantisbullrun.com/ kilns and the Turning Point www.piratescovepohick.com gardens and unique native plant collections 703-631-0552 Suffragist Memorial. Park lands, 703-339-6102 is open year round and include Atlantis Waterpark features pools, a giant dumping trails and associated waters are part of Pirates Cove Waterpark is located at Pohick Bay walking trails, lakes, bucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities for the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. Regional Park. Visitors can cool off under the more than 20 all ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Day One hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan 300-gallon dumping bucket, fire the water varieties of cherry weekend through Labor Day, and is a member River to Belmont Bay and back. Offered cannons and splash down the waterslide or trees, irises, of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Saturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April search for buried treasure at Buccaneer Beach peonies, an Authority Family of 2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12 sand play area. Pirates Cove also features picnic extensive shade Waterparks. Aantis also and under, under age 4 are free. pavilions, a deck for sunning and playing, as garden, native features picnic well as plenty of shade. Captain’s Galley snack wildflowers, pavilions, a deck Pohick Bay Regional Park bar features food, beverages and sweets. Pirates gazebos, birds, PB great for sunning and 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton Cove is open from Memorial Day weekend butterflies, playing, as well as www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/ through Labor Day. seasonal plenty of shade. Pohick Bay is located on the Potomac River 25 miles blooms and Neptune Reef snack bar south of the nation’s capital. The boat launch Pohick Bay Golf Course foliage. sells food, beverages and facility is one of only three public access points PB 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton The sweets. to the Potomac River in northern Virginia. www.nvrpa.org/park/ Atrium’s Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats pohick_bay_golf_course FH indoor Fountainhead and jon boats for rent on the weekends, as well 703-339-8585 tropical Regional Park as family and group camping, hiking, picnic This scenic golf course is located on the Mason garden setting is a 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station areas and a large play area for children. For Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice popular meeting, reception, www.nvrpa.org/park/ those interested in swimming, the park offers facility features a driving range with practice wedding and workshop location. fountainhead/ one of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the putting and chipping greens, and lessons from FH Interpretive displays accompany a restored 703-250-9124 east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an 18th-century cabin. A picnic area beside the The observation deck of the Marina Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and Building at Fountainhead FountainheadGardens Regional is available Park to visitors. Meadowlark 14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax County Parks Photo Contributed 1 Annandale Park 7701 Royce Street, Annandale nature center 50.7 acres, district park

2 Baron Cameron School Site 11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, Reston softball (unlit), soccer/football (unlit), biking/ hiking trails, picnic area, playground 60 acres, district park

3 Braddock Park 13451 Braddock Road, Clifton Softball field (lit), soccer/football (unlit and lit), minigolf, biking trail, equestrian trail, hiking trail, open picnic areas 227.1 acres, special purpose park

4 Burke Station Park 6031 Kerrwood Street, Burke basketball, tennis (lit), hiking trail, playground, tot lot 18.1 acres, community park 12 Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon Centre Ridge North 5 Sharon Field Encampment Road And St. Germain Drive, Centreville Bulova apparel. Other services include club making, basketball (lit), tennis (lit), biking/hiking/nature in custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and trails, playground tournament coordinating. Fairfax 8.9 acres, community park 10 Villa SR Sandy Run Regional Park Park. 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station 6 Clarks Crossing www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ 703-690-4392 9850 Clarks Crossing Road, Vienna The park is open to the public for the purpose of soccer/football (unlit), biking/equestrian/hiking education, training, practice, and racing for trails, open areas ‘My Favorite Parks’ competitive and recreational sculling and 143.8 acres, district park rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park 7 Collingwood Park By Sharon Bulova interpret our county’s fascinating history Authority may be launched from the docks or Chairman, Fairfax County Board of shoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers a 8200 West Boulevard Drive, Alexandria and showcase its environmental beauty: facility for team training and competition for soccer/football, basketball, tennis, playground Supervisors ❖ Riverbend Park in Great Falls, includes Olympic, college, high school and club canoe, 12 acres, community park more than 400 acres of forest, meadow and kayak and crew athletes. he tree I am standing next to in ponds. Trails include a 2.5-mile portion of 8 Cub Run RECenter this photo is one of a number of the Potomac Heritage Trail linking national Arts Center 4630 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly large American Beech trees that and regional parkland. Kayakers and canoe- pool, water playground, fitness center, trails, T Workhouse Arts Center WAC playground populate the forests in Villa Park ists can enjoy exploring many islands in the 9601 Ox Road, Lorton 9.3 acres, special purpose park where I like to hike and jog. Villa Park is Potomac River. www.lortonarts.org 703-584-2900 located in the central Fairfax area, with an Riverbend’s visitor center overlooks the The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio 9 Dranesville Tavern entrance into the park off of Park Drive near Potomac River and has an outdoor deck that buildings, the main galleries and the recently 11919 Leesburg Pike, Herndon Shirley Gate Road. is an ideal place to relax or have a snack opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are historic structure, natural/picnic areas, meeting encouraged to interact with artists. In addition This park is unique. It has been left in its after a hike. It has a wonderful interpreta- room to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is 14.6 acres, cultural resource park natural wooded condition and designated tive display about the historic Native Ameri- home to performing arts, including theater, film a Heritage Resource park to preserve fea- can presence in the area. institute, musical and dance performances. The See Parks, Page 16 education department supports both the visual tures such as Native American quarries and ❖ In the South County Hybla Valley area, and performing arts, offering classes and work/chipping areas. It also contains rem- Huntley Meadows Park contains 1,425 acres workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future nants of the never-completed Independent of majestic forests, wildflower-speckled plans for the Workhouse include an event Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir- center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, line of the Manassas Gap Railroad. While meadows and vast wetlands bursting with ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State Parks restaurants, apartments, music barn and and Fairfax County Park Authority. Map courtesy no track was ever laid along this rail line, it life. Some of the best wildlife watching in garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on played a significant role in the Civil War, the Washington metropolitan area is en- site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other of Fairfax County Park Authority. Designed & com- activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith piled by Jean Card and Laurence Foong. Photos by serving as a little-known transportation joyed here. From the wetland boardwalk shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. Craig Sterbutzel. route for both Confederate and Union sol- trail and observation tower, people have diers. The earthworks served as protection excellent views of beavers, frogs, dragon- during skirmishes. flies and herons. Huntley Meadows is well A number of years ago a Civil War histo- known as a prime birding spot, with more rian told me that he believed soldiers had than 200 species identified in the park. carved their initials into trees located in ❖ Lake Accotink Park, located on 7500 Villa Park. The trees near my running path Accotink Park Road in Springfield, is one of are covered with initials and symbols carved my favorite parks. Not only is this 493-acre into the smooth grey bark. On the larger park one of the most scenic in the county, it trees, the markings have become pretty is also one of the most fun. In addition to much unreadable. I don’t know if it’s true boating, hiking, canoeing, and mini-golfing, or not, but I like to think these may be the you can always find a nice quiet spot to trees my history buff friend was referring enjoy a picnic on the lake. Children love to. the beautiful antique carousel. When running along this trail, I imagine Lake Accotink was originally created to passing Native American Indians chipping provide drinking water for troops stationed arrow heads out of hunks of quartz and Civil at Camp Humphries (which is now Fort War camp sites with soldiers drawing wa- Belvoir) during the early 1900s. The Nor- ter from the Popes Head Creek and passing folk Southern Railroad tracks carry D.C.- time by carving their initials or troop insig- bound VRE commuter rail passengers over nia in the smooth-barked Beech trees grow- the Lake Accotink Dam. Remains of an older 19 ing nearby. The experience is a perfect mar- former railroad trestle make up part of the riage of my love for history and nature. four-mile trail that winds around the lake Lake Fairfax Park Some other favorite Fairfax parks that and park. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 15 Visit www.connectionnewspapers.com An Insider’s Guide to Area Parks for more Fairfax County parks.

23 Lee District Park 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, trails, treehouse 138 acres, district park

24 Lewinsville Park 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean baseball, soccer/football (lit), basketball, tennis, biking/fitness trails, picnic, playground, tot lot 37.7 acres, district park Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 25 Mason District Park Chantilly 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness 121.2 acres, district park

26 Muddy Hole Farm Park 7941 Kidd Street. Alexandria soccer/football, basketball, tennis, hiking trails, picnic areas, playground 13.6 acres, community park

27 Newington Heights Park 8590 Heller Road, Lorton soccer/football, basketball, tennis, biking/hiking trail, playground 69.3 acres, district park

28 Nottoway Park 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), tennis (lit), trails, picnic 90.9 acres, district park

29 Patriot Park 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax little league (lit), soccer/football (lit) Scotts Run, McLean 130.5 acres, district park

From Page 15 16 Hybla Valley Park 30 Pope Head Park 3431 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 5635 Rivercomb Court, Clifton 31 tennis, hiking trails, open areas soccer/football, basketball, tennis, biking/ 1.2 acres, neighborhood park fitness/hiking trails, picnic, playground 10 Fairfax Villa Park 75.6 acres, district park 4420 Belden Street, Fairfax 17 Lake Accotink Park historic structure, biking/historic/hiking Poplar Tree Park trails, natural areas 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield 31 12 59.7 acres, community park basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, 4718 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly picnic baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit), biking, hiking, 448.1 acres, multiple resource park picnic, playground 11 Fred Crabtree Park 48.3 acres, district park 2801 Fox Mill Road, Herndon 18 Lake Braddock School Site Little league (lit), soccer/football field Riverbend Park (unlit), historical structure, biking/ 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke 32 equestrian/hiking/nature trails soccer/football (unlit), fitness trails, 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls 208.5 acres, district park open areas nature center, historic structure, biking/ 13.1 acres, community park equestrian/hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom 12 Frying Pan Farm Park 411.2 acres, multiple resource park Lake Fairfax Park 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon 19 historic structure, biking/equestrian/ 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston 33 Rolling Valley West Park hiking trails, open areas, playground softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), 12 135.3 acres, multiple resource park amphitheater, carousel,campground, 6512 Sydenstricker Road, Burke Frying Pan Farm Park, tour boat, picnic shelters softball, soccer/football (lit), basketball, Herndon 479 acres, multiple resource park tennis, biking, hiking, playground 13 Great Falls Nike Park 20.7 acres, community park 1089 Utterback Store Road, Great Falls 20 Lake Mercer Park baseball field (lit), soccer/football field South Run District (unlit), basketball (unlit), tennis 9500 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Station 34 (unlit), playground, biking/hiking historic structure, biking/hiking/historic 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield trails trails, fishing baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, 45.5 acres, district park 196.5 acres, multiple resource park recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming 196 acres, district park 14 Grist Mill Park 21 Langley Fork Park Spring Hill Park 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, 6250 Georgetown Pike, McLean 35 Alexandria baseball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), 1239 Spring Hill Road, McLean baseball, soccer/football, basketball, basketball (unlit), biking/fitness swimming, fitness rooms, racquetball, picnic, biking/hiking trails, playground trails playground, soccer/football 75.5 acres, district park 54 acres, district park 46.1 acres, district park

15 Huntley Meadows Park 22 Laurel Hill Park 36 Wakefield Park & RECenter 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 8515 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale nature center, historic structure, biking/ baseball (unlit), softball (unlit), softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, hiking/nature trails, observation clubhouse, driving range, 18 hole, recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park tower, boardwalk disc golf, picnic areas, hiking/biking 292.6 acres, multiple resource park Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station 1444.8 acres, natural resource park 1197.5 acres, countywide park 16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

To have community events listed, send 13 the Musical. 4 p.m. Lake Braddock buffa’s to [email protected] or SATURDAY/SEPT. 1 Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake call 703-778-9416 with questions. Dead- 150th anniversary of the Battle of Road, Burke. www.metrotheater.org. line for calendar listings is two weeks Ox Hill Commemoration. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ox Hill Battlefield Park, dance prior to event. 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax. Civil SUNDAY/SEPT. 9 (Established in 1980) War reenactor soldiers, officers and Model Train Display. 1-4 p.m. 11200 Home of Burke Civic Ballet SATURDAY/AUG. 25 civilians, artillery and infantry Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. demonstrations and a souvenir craft The Northern Virginia NTRAK group studio Master Gardeners. 10 a.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, for children. Visit will have running table top (T- Trak) • Pre-School Dance Movement • Hip Hop Fairfax. Horticultural tips, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/oxhill. model trains at the Fairfax Station information, techniques and advice Railroad Museum. $3 for adults; $1 • Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Pointe for children. Call 703-425-9225 or to home gardeners. 703-293-6227. MONDAY/SEPT. 3 • Modern • Acro • Boys’ Classes Haley Cemetery Cleanup. 9 a.m.-2 visit www.fairfax-station.org. p.m., at Haley Family Cemetery, Children’s Music Performance • Ages 3 to Adult • Beginner to Advanced Series. 10:30 a.m. Old Town Hall, 4422 San Carlos Dr., Fairfax. Dress MONDAY/SEPT. 17 appropriately for possible exposure to 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. First • Professional Instructors poison ivy, heat, and bugs. Parking and third Mondays of each month. Children’s Music Performance limited to street parking only. For Free admission. 703-352-2787 or Series. 10:30 a.m. Old Town Hall, questions contact Mary 703-321- www.fairfaxarts.org. 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. First 2824 or e-mail and third Mondays of each month. [email protected]. Free admission. 703-352-2787 or TUESDAY/SEPT. 4 www.fairfaxarts.org. Come GMU Student BBQ. 12:30-2:30 p.m., in the Veteran’s Amphitheater at City Encore Chorale of Potomac Academy. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Hall, Fairfax Campus, 10455 SATURDAY/SEPT. 22 Armstrong St., Fairfax. The City of Woodlands Retirement Community, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. For Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Join Fairfax welcomes new students to George Mason University with free singers age 55+. http:// Masterworks I. 8 p.m. George food from local area restaurants, encorecreativity.org. Mason University Center for the Arts, music, giveaways and plenty of locals 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Conductor Christopher Zimmerman the fun! to welcome students to their new FRIDAY/SEPT. 7 city. www.welcomeweek.gmu.edu. and pianist Jeffrey Biegel perform Butterfly Tagging Program At 13 the Musical. 7:30 p.m. Lake Adams’ The Chairman Dances, Hidden Oaks. 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Zwilich’s Shadows for Piano and 7701 Royce St., Annandale. Meet Burke Lake Road, Burke. Orchestra, Bernstein’s Three Dance monarch caterpillars and butterflies www.metrotheater.org. Episodes from “On the Town” and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F up close and personal at the Monarch SATURDAY/SEPT. 8 New Performing Space opening for Fall 2012 tagging and waystation gardening Major. $25-$55. 703-563-1990 or program at Hidden Oaks Nature Wakefield Skate Park Opening. 11 www.fairfaxsymphony.org. 12,000 square feet in total for Buffa’s Dance Studio Center. Learning about the butterfly’s a.m., Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. Watch demos, metamorphosis and their SUNDAY/SEPT. 23 preparations for autumn travel. 703- enjoy light refreshments and live CALL 703-425-5599 941-1065. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ music and hear brief remarks by Solo Guitarist David Rogers. 8 p.m. QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. parks/parktakes. officials as they cut the ribbon. 703- Epicure Cafe 11213-A Lee Highway, Summer Dance Party! 6:30 p.m. 324-8662 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Fairfax. 703-352-9193. IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE Burke United Methodist Church, parks/skatepark. ENVIRONMENT CENTER II 6200 Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke. A www.buffas.com • [email protected] free dance party for preschool and elementary children and their families, www.burkeumc.org, 703- 250-6100. BE A SPONSOR at the 2nd Annual SUNDAY/AUG. 26 Golden Reunion. 4-7 p.m. Ernst “Fore” the Kids Golf Tournament! CARDIOLOGY Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River DERMATOLOGY Turnpike, Annandale. Celebrate achievements of adult learners and commitment of volunteers. EMERGENCY/ [email protected]. CRITICAL CARE Music on the Lawn. 6-8 p.m. Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak INTERNAL MEDICINE Leather Drive, Burke. A family- friendly community event. Over Under, Down Yonder plays live NEUROLOGY music. Activities for children. Bring a dinner, blanket or chairs for lawn. ONCOLOGY www.BurkePresChurch.org, 703-764- 0456. RADIATION You are invited to join us at Hidden Creek ONCOLOGY MONDAY/AUG. 27 Make Something Mondays! 10 a.m. Country Club October 1 at 7:30 A.M. RADIOLOGY Burke United Methodist Church, 6200 Burke Centre Parkway. A free Sponsorship Opportunities craft for preschoolers, elementary REHABILITATIVE students and parents. Platinum Title Sponsor Silver Sponsor THERAPY www.burkeumc.org, 703-250-6100. With Golfers: $5,000 With Golfer: $2,000 Legacy for Fairfax Charity Golf SURGERY Tournament. 8 a.m. Fairfax Army Without Golfers: $4,400 Without Golfers: $1,700 Navy Country Club, Old Lee Gold Plus Sponsor RADIOCAT Highway, Fairfax. Sponsored by City Bronze Sponsor of Fairfax Parks and Recreation. With Golfers: $3,500 Centers for The Register at 703-385-7858 or Without Golfers: $3,200 With Golfers: $1,500 Treatment of Feline www.legacyforfairfax.org. Gold Sponsor Hyperthyroidism Without Golfers: $1,200 With Golfers: $2,500 TUESDAY/AUG. 28 Without Golfers: $2,200 Foursome: $700 Tuesday Night Book Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Contact: Jim Hyland Oak Road, Burke. Read “Outliers” by [email protected] • 703-973-3830 Malcolm Gladwell and join for discussion. Age 15-18. 703-249-1520. Presidential Biography Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Read any biography of 8th U.S. President, Martin Van Buren. and come and discuss. Adults. 703-249- 1520. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 17 Insider’s Edition How To Register, Vote and Vote Early Election Day is Nov. 6, but you can vote as early as Sept. 21.

By Mary Kimm The Connection

hy does it matter? How important is it for Virginia voters to turn out W on or before Nov. 6? As a

critical “battleground” state, Virginia will be key in determining who will be the next

President of the United States. Who will rep-

resent Virginia in the U.S. Senate is also too

close to call. Since polling shows that there

are very few undecided voters in the Com-

monwealth, every eligible voter will want to be sure to cast a ballot. This area has very high rates of voter reg- istration. Consider that Fairfax County, with a population of just more than 1.1 million

people, has 711,817 registered voters. And 24 percent of Fairfax County’s population

is under 18, so not eligible to vote. Arlington has a population of about 216,000 and 157,236 registered voters. Six- teen percent are under 18. The City of Alexandria has a population of about 144,000 with 101,887 registered voters; 17 percent are under 18.

REGISTER, CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In

order to vote on Election Day, you must be registered at your current address no later

than Oct. 15, 2012. You can check your reg-

istration status online by going to www.sbe.virginia.gov. There you can also

download a voter registration form and mail it to the elections office address, listed above.

Voter ID: New laws also affect what iden- tification voters must bring with them to the polling place. Acceptable forms of iden- tification include: Virginia voter identifica- tion card; valid Virginia driver’s license;

military ID; any Federal, Virginia state or local government-issued ID; employer is- sued photo ID card; concealed handgun permit; valid student ID issued by any in- There have been major boundary changes stitution of higher education located in the in the Congressional districts serving Commonwealth of Virginia; current utility Fairfax County since the last election two bill, bank statement, government check or years ago. paycheck indicating the name and address of the voter. Voters arriving to the polls without ID will be required to vote a provisional ballot and will have until noon on the Friday after the Map provided by Fairfax County government. election to deliver a copy of identification to their locality’s electoral board in order preclearance from the Department of Jus- broad of these applies to almost anyone list of acceptable reasons to vote absentee, for their provisional ballot to be counted. tice. with a job: “Any person who, in the regular links to download a request for an absen- All Virginia active registered voters will and orderly course of his business, profes- tee ballot and other instructions. be mailed a new Virginia voter identifica- VOTING EARLY, ABSENTEE sion, or occupation, will be at his place of You can download an absentee ballot and tion card prior to the November 2012 Gen- Virtually every voter in Virginia is eligible work and commuting to and from his home mail it to your local voter registration of- eral Election. Call 804-864-8901 or toll free to vote absentee, which includes voting in- to his place of work for 11 or more hours of fice, or you can vote “absentee in person.” 800-552-9745, TTY toll free: 800-260-3466. person absentee at a variety of locations the 13 that the polls are open (6 a.m. to 7 Absentee Voting in Person, Fairfax According to the State Board of Elections between Sept. 21 and Nov. 2. p.m.). County: at presstime, some of the voter identifica- There are many reasons that voters are See http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ tion requirements listed are pending allowed to vote absentee, but the most absentee_voting/index.html for a complete See Election, Page 19

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* = incumbent U.S. SENATE 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Tim Kaine George Allen Jim Moran Patrick Murray Kristin A. Cabral Frank Wolf Gerry Connolly Chris Perkins (D) (R) (D)* (R) (D) (R)* (D)* (R) Election Day Is Nov. 6; Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 21

From Page 18 20190 on all Virginia ballots, one about the use of IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, voters ❖ West Springfield Governmental Center, eminent domain and one about the timing will also choose a mayor, members of the ❖ Fairfax County Government Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152 of a particular session of the General As- city council and school board. 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite ❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Co- sembly to consider overriding vetoes by the The Alexandria City Council is composed 323, Fairfax, VA 22035 lumbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 governor of legislation that was passed by of a Mayor and six Council members who Absentee voting hours, Sept. 21-Oct. 16, ❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center, the assembly. See http:// are elected at-large for three-year terms. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 www.sbe.virginia.gov/webdocs/ Incumbent mayor Bill Euille (D) will face 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 7 ❖ Sully Governmental Center, 4900 201211ConstitutionalAmendmentsPoster.pdf. Andrew H. Macdonald (I) in the race for p.m. Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151 In the races for U.S. House of Represen- mayor. Oct. 17-Nov. 2, Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - tatives, it’s worth noting that redistricting Voters will choose six City Council mem- 8 p.m. Absentee In-person Voting in the City of resulted in significant changes in Northern bers from the list of 12: Frank H. Fannon IV Saturday Hours: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. Alexandria: Virginia in terms of who your U.S. repre- (R)*, Alicia R. Hughes (R)*, John R. “Bob” 3: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. In-person absentee voting starts Friday, sentative will be. If you live in Reston, for Wood (R), John Taylor Chapman (D), Timo- Office Closed On: Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 Sept. 21 at 8 a.m. and ends Saturday, Nov. example, while last election you were rep- thy Lovain (D), Del Pepper *(D), Allison (Columbus Day) 3 at 5 p.m. resented by Jim Moran and the 8th district, Silberberg (D), Paul C. Smedberg❖ (D), Jus- Last Day to Vote In-Person: Saturday, Nov. Regular hours for in-person absentee vot- now you are in the 11th district where the tin M. Wilson (D), Glenda B. Davis (I), Rob- 3 ing are Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 incumbent is Gerry Connolly. See the map ert Krause (L), Jermaine A. Mincey (I). ❖ Absentee Voting in Person, Fairfax County p.m. at the Office of Voter Registration and for details. Fairfax County is represented by means incumbent. Satellite Locations Elections, 132 North Royal Street, Suite 100 three Congressional Districts, 8, 10 and 11. The Alexandria City School Board is a Voting in the following seven locations is (the office is closed on Monday, Oct. 8). Connection coverage of congressional races nine-member elected body that adopts available Oct. 17 - Nov. 3, Monday - Friday, Beatley Library will be used as a second is available at http:// policy for the daily operation of schools and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: absentee voting site beginning Thursday, www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/ sees that school laws are properly ex- ❖ Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Oct. 25. Election/National/Representatives. plained, enforced, and observed. The city Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 More details, including dates of extended In the 8th District, incumbent Rep. Jim is divided into three voting districts, and ❖ Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak hours at http://alexandriava.gov/elections/ Moran (D), seeking his 12th term since be- three Board members are elected from each Ridge Avenue, McLean, VA 22101 info/default.aspx?id=1720 ing elected in 1990, will face Patrick Murray district. Each member serves a three-year ❖ North County Human Services Build- (R), and two independent candidates, Janet term. Incumbents marked *. ing, 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA Arlington In-person Absentee Voting: Murphy and Jason Howell. The 8th district School Board District A: Stephanie Will be available starting Sept. 21 and includes all of Alexandria and Arlington, Amann Kapsis, William E. “Bill” Campbell*, ending 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2100 plus parts of Fairfax County including Karen A. Graf, Helen F. Morris*, Joyce D. For More Election Clarendon Blvd., Lobby Level, 8:30 a.m. to Mount Vernon, Lorton and parts of McLean, Rawlings, Heath E. Wells 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, (closed Oct. 8) Tysons and Falls Church. School Board District B: Michael A. Information with some extended hours, and Saturdays In the 10th District, Frank Wolf (R), Brookbank, Chyrell D. Bucksell, Kelly STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS beginning Sept. 29. elected to office in 1982, will face Demo- Carmichael Booz, Justin P. Keating, Marc 804 864-8901 Toll Free: 800 552-9745 FAX: 804 Two satellite locations, Barcroft Sport and crat Kristin A. Cabral and independent J. Williams❖ 371-0194 Fitness Center, 4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive Kevin Chisholm. The 10th district sprawls School Board District C: Ronnie M. email: [email protected] and Madison Community Center, 3829 N. from McLean to Winchester, and includes Campbell*, Patricia A. “Pat” Hennig, Chris- http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ Voter_Information/Index.htm Stafford St., will have in-person absentee Great Falls, Chantilly, parts of Fairfax Sta- topher J. Lewis, Jeff N. Zack. voting from Oct. 6 - Nov. 3. For hours, visit tion, the Town of Clifton, part of Burke and FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ Springfield. IN ARLINGTON, voters will choose one 703-222-0776, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ voterregistration/ In the 11th District, Gerry Connolly (D), member of the County Board and one mem- 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Suite voterregistrationabsenteevoting.aspx former chairman of the Fairfax County ber of the School Board. Both Arlington 232, Fairfax, 22035; FAX 703-324-2205; email Board of Supervisors, elected to Congress boards are made up entirely of at-large [email protected] WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT? in 2008, will face Republican Chris Perkins members, so both races will appear on all Every voter in Virginia will vote for U.S and Independents Joe Galdo and Peter M. Arlington ballots. CITY OF FAIRFAX GENERAL REGISTRAR senator and their member in the U.S. House Marchetti. The 10th district now includes Incumbent Libby Garvey (D) will face 703-385-7890, http://www.fairfaxva.gov/ Registrar/GeneralRegistrar.asp of Representatives, in addition to President the City of Fairfax, the Town of Herndon, Matthew A. Wavro (R) and Audrey R. Clem- 10455 Armstrong Street, Sisson House, Fairfax, of the United States and two constitutional Reston, central Fairfax County including ent (I) for the seat on the County Board. 22030; FAX 703-591-8364; email questions. parts of Burke, Springfield and Lorton. For School Board, incumbent Emma N. [email protected] For Senate, Tim Kaine (D), former gover- Violand-Sanchez will face Noah L. Simon. nor will face George Allen (R), also former IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, voters will also Arlington voters will also decide yes or ALEXANDRIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS governor and former U.S. senator, to replace decide whether to invest in infrastructure no on four bond questions, whether to au- 703-746-4050, http://alexandriava.gov/Elections 132 North Royal Street, Alexandria, 22314; FAX U.S. Sen. Jim Webb (D) who is retiring from based on four bond questions, answering thorize raising $32 million public schools, 703-838-6449; email the Senate after a single term. Webb de- yes or no to supporting $75 million for $28 million for community infrastructure, [email protected] feated George Allen six years ago. Connec- parks, $55 million for public safety facili- $50 million for local parks and recreation, tion coverage of the U.S. Senate race is ties, $25 million for library facilities and $30 and $32 million for Metro and transporta- ARLINGTON BOARD OF ELECTIONS available at http:// million for stormwater and sewer improve- tion. http://www.arlingtonva.us/depart- 703-228-3456, http://www.arlingtonva.us/vote, www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/ ments. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elec- ments/voterregistration/forms/ 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 320, Arlington, 22201; FAX 703-228-3659; email Election/National/Senate/ tions/nov_2012_county_bond_issues.pdf Bonds2012ENG.pdf [email protected] Two constitutional questions will appear www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 19 Newcomers & Community Guide 2012~13 Help Struggling Families in Your Community! Our Daily Bread helps Fairfax County area families who are struggling to make ends meet by providing food, financial assistance, financial education, Holiday assistance and school supply assistance. A Year in Fairfax County You can help your neighbors in need today by providing financial and food donations. A sampling of some of the cherished, Our Most-Needed Pantry Items: annual events of the county. • Dinner kits • Diapers • Canned fruit • Laundry detergent • Toilet paper • Snacks for lunches • Boxed rice • Spaghetti sauce • $20 grocery gift cards AUGUST Restaurant Week, Fairfax County We also need groups to collect and deliver food to our clients 1-2 Sundays a year! National Night Out, Fairfax County Contact: [email protected] or 703-273-8829; Visit www.ODBFairfax.org Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair, Herndon Our Daily Bread Old Firehouse Teen Center Block Party, McLean, Aug. 25 4080 Chain Bridge Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030 La Sandia’s Chile Relleno Festival, McLean, through Aug. 31 2nd Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition, Lorton, through Aug. 26 COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Pakistan Festival, Centreville, Aug. 26

SEPTEMBER Clifton Car Show, Sept. 3 Herndon Labor Day Jazz and Wine

Festival, Sept. 3 Photo By St. Mary’s 137th Labor Day Picnic, Fairfax Station, Sept. 3 Burke Centre Festival, Sept. 8-9 Great Grapes Wine, Arts and Food Festival, Reston, Sept. 8-9 Bonnie Hobbs Reston Triathlon, Sept. 9 Fall Festival and Taste of Falls Church, Sept. 15 Dulles Day Plane Pull, Sept. 22 Reston Multicultural Festival, Sept. 22

Fall for the Book Festival at GMU, /The Connection Fairfax, Sept. 26-30 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Reston, Sept. 30

OCTOBER 18th annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground, Burke, Oct. 1-31 Octoberfest Reston, Oct. 5-7 Fifth Annual Oktoberfest, Vienna, Oct. 6 Vehicles are parked all along Main Street during the Farm Day, Falls Church, Oct. 6 Fall Festival in Old Town Historic annual Labor Day car show in Clifton. This year’s show Fairfax, Oct. 13 will be held on Labor Day, Sept. 3 Ninth Annual Great Falls Art Studio Tour, Oct. 20-21 Assembly of God King of Kings...703-378-7272 Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 Bull Run Festival of Lights, Centreville, Jubilee Christian Center…703-383-1170 Lord of Life...703-323-9500 Market Fair, McLean, Oct. 20-21 Cont. Fairfax Assembly of God…703-591-4284 Methodist MAY Way of Faith Assembly of God Bruen Chapel United...703-560-1665 Vienna Halloween Parade, Oct. 24 Christmas at Mount Vernon, Cont. 703-573-7221 Fairfax United...703-591-3120 VolunteerFest, Fairfax County, Oct. 27 Great Grapes Wine, Art and Food Baptist Pender United...703-278-8023 Halloween Carnival, Falls Church, Oct. Festival, Reston Braddock Missionary...703-830-4125 St. George’s United...703-385-4550 JANUARY nd Non-Denominational 27 22 Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, Calvary Hill…703-323-1347 th Fairfax Baptist…703-273-1820 Fair Oaks...703-631-1112 South Run RECenter 5 Annual Arts & Fairfax County’s Third Annual Frostival, Reston, May 17-19 Fairfax Circle…703-573-7372 Fairfax Church of Christ..703-631-2100 Crafts Show, Springfield, Oct. 27-28 Chantilly, through the first weekend McLean Day, May 18 Greater Little Zion…703-764-9111 Fairfax Community Church... Halloween Spooktacular, Great Falls, of January Civil War Day, Falls Church Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica...703-323-5858 703-323-0110 Oct. 31 Bull Run Festival of Lights, Centreville, Springfield Days Judah Praise Fellowship Christian...703-758-1456 Sovereign Grace Church...703-691-0600 Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist...703-255-0637 Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015 through Jan. 6 Viva! Vienna Bible Metropolitan Community Church Christmas at Mount Vernon, through Memorial Day Festival and Parade, Falls Bancroft Bible Church...703-425-3800 703-691-0930 NOVEMBER Jan. 6 Church Salvation Army...703-385-9700 Catholic The Washington West Film Festival, Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Chantilly, Jan. Herndon Festival, begins May 30 St. Leo the Great Catholic...703-273-5369 Shepherd’s Heart...703-385-4833 Word of Life Church International... Herndon and Reston, Nov. 1-4 25 St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church... 703-978-7101 The Robinson Marketplace, Fairfax, Nov. Second Annual McLean Chocolate 703-978-4141 Pentecostal St. Paul Catholic Church...703-968-3010 10 Festival, Jan. 27 JUNE The Greater Pentecostal Temple...703-385-9426 nd Coptic Orthodox Presbyterian 52 Annual Holiday Bazaar, Vienna, Herdon Festival, through June 2 St. Mark...703-591-4444 Christ Presbyterian Chruch...703-278-8365 Nov. 10 Vintage Virginia Wine Festival, Disciples of Christ Fairfax Presbyterian...703-273-5300 Joyful Noise Holiday Bazaar and FEBRUARY Centreville, first weekend in June Fairfax Christian Church...703-385-3520 Korean Presbyterian...703-321-8090 Episcopal Providence Presbyterian...703-978-3934 Bakeshop, Sterling, Nov. 17 Community Tax Assistance Days Great Falls Days, first weekend in June Church of the Apostles…703-591-1974 New Hope...703-385-9056 Bull Run Festival of Lights, Centreville, Celebrate Fairfax! Festival, June 7-9 Truro Episcopal...703-273-1300 Shalom Presbyterian…703-280-2777 begins Nov. 21 Taste of Reston, June 14-16 Jewish Seventh Day Adventist Civil War Thanksgiving, Falls Church, MARCH Congregation of Olam Tikvah...703-425-1880 Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist Nov. 24 Annual Chocolate Lover’s Festival, Chabad Lubavitch...703-426-1980 703-978-3386 JULY Lutheran United Church of Christ Christmas at Mount Vernon, begins Nov. Fairfax Bethlehem Lutheran...703-978-3131 Little River United Church of Christ 25 Fairfax Brewfest Fairfax Salutes America, July 3 Christ Lutheran...703-273-4094 703-978-3060 30th Annual Northern Virginia Herndon Park Egg Hunt Old Town Fairfax 4th of July To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9422 Handcrafters Guild Art & Craft Chantilly Egg Hunt Independence Day Parade, July 3 Showcase, Vienna, Nov. 25-27 Northern Virginia Artists League 11th Patriotic Picnic, Lorton, July 3 Anniversary, Herndon Town of Vienna 4th of July Celebration, Herndon Bluegrass Concert Series July 4 An American Celebration at Mount DECEMBER Vernon, July 4 Your Home…Your Neighborhood… Great Falls Tree Lighting, Dec. 1 APRIL Lake Fairfax Fireworks Spectacular, July City of Fairfax Festival of Lights and Reston Founder’s Day Fest, April 13 4 Carols, Dec. 1 22nd Annual Best of Reston Gala, April Obon Festival, Fairfax Station Your Newspaper 46th Holiday Homes Tour, McLean, Dec. 11 Herndon Friday Night Live! 6 Historic Garden Tour, Fairfax County, Mount Vernon Nights Concert Series Great Falls Celebration of Lights, Dec. 8 April 20-27 The 3rd Annual Workhouse Clay National Church Street Stroll, Vienna ValeArts Spring Fine Art Show, Oakton, Ceramics Exhibition begins, Lorton Fairfax County’s Third Annual Frostival, last weekend in April Chantilly, begins last weekend in Fairfax Fine Arts Festival, last weekend Events calendar compiled by December in April Chelsea Bryan. www.connectionnewspapers.com Fairfax Four Miler, Dec. 31 Mason Day, Fairfax, last weekend in Watch Night, Falls Church, Dec. 31 April 20 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 2012 Top Sales in Fairfax OPEN HOUSES Address ...... BR FB HB .... Postal City ...... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode . Subdivision ...... Date Sold SATURDAY/SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 & 26 3502 MAVIS CT ...... 6 ... 5 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,175,000 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 22030 ...... COBBDALE ...... 05/11/12 12814 HOLLY GROVE CT ...... 4 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,145,000 .... Detached ...... 0.83 ...... 22033 ...... OAK HILL ESTATES ...... 06/01/12 When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 3482 ROSE CREST LN ...... 4 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,137,000 .... Detached ...... 0.91 ...... 22033 ...... OAK HILL ESTATES ...... 06/29/12 Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit 9407 OLD RESERVE WAY N ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,125,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... 22031 ...... PICKETT’S RESERVE ...... 06/28/12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. 3813 DANIEL‘S RUN CT ...... 5 ... 5 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,120,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 02/03/12 Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times 3807 DANIEL‘S RUN CT ...... 6 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,120,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 06/28/12 12394 FALKIRK DR ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,085,000 .... Detached ...... 0.67 ...... 22033 ...... DARTMOOR WOODS ...... 06/27/12 3967 WOODBERRY MEADOW DR4 .. 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $932,462 .... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... 22033 ...... KENSINGTON MANOR ...... 01/11/12 Burke 4098 ORCHARD DR ...... 6 ... 5 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $906,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22032 ...... HALEMHURST ...... 05/17/12 6323 Falling Brook Dr...... $609,900..Sun 12-3...... June LaMarca...... RE/MAX..703-250-8500 3412 TILTON VALLEY DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $900,000 .... Detached ...... 0.92 ...... 22033 ...... MARY RIDGE ...... 03/07/12 10094 DANIELS RUN WAY ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $898,500 .... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 04/04/12 Chantilly 3831 FARR OAK CIR ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $877,500 .... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 05/20/12 42344 Astors Beachwood...$850, 000....Sun 1-4...... Chris Pezzana...... Weichert..703-447-1662 3837 FARR OAK CIR ...... 4 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $870,000 .... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 03/22/12 41994 Kudu Ct...... $694,000....Sun 1-4...... Rich Triplett....Samson Props..703-217-1348 12704 HUNT MANOR CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $860,000 .... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS HUNT ...... 02/27/12 3635 Beech Down Dr...... $524,900....Sun 1-4...... Cristina Dougherty....Long & Foster..703-969-0471 10094 COVER PL ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $860,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 05/04/12 10095 MCCARTY CREST CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $835,000 .... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 06/29/12 Clifton 10507 OAK PL ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $815,000 .... Detached ...... 0.59 ...... 22030 ...... FAIRFAX ACRES ...... 06/22/12 12406 Shari Hunt Grv...... $1,050,000....Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer....Long & Foster..703-503-1812 3845 FARRCROFT GRN ...... 3 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $790,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 05/03/12 3307 PRESERVE OAKS CT ...... 4 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $765,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... 22030 ...... PRESERVE AT GREAT OAKS .... 02/29/12 Fairfax Station 3307 PRESERVE OAKS CT ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $765,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... 22030 ...... PRESERVE GREAT OAKS ...... 02/24/12 8303 Pinyon Pine Ct...... $749,500....Sun 1-4...... Christine Shevock...... RE/MAX..703-475-3986 3999 BALLYNAHOWN CIR ...... 4 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $750,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 05/30/12 3824 HIGHLAND OAKS DR ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 22033 ...... HIGHLAND OAKS ...... 05/02/12 Kingstowne/Alexandria 3313 PRESERVE OAKS CT ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $744,135 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 22030 ...... PRESERVE AT GREAT OAKS .... 04/30/12 5708 Shropshire Ct...... $469,950....Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy & Assoc....Long & Foster..703-822-0207 10649 YORKTOWN E ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $725,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... MAIN STREET RESIDENCES ... 04/13/12 6111 Summer Park Ln...... $439,900....Sun 1-4...... Jim Souvagis....Long & Foster..703-919-9191 12648 DUSTY WHEEL LN ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $720,000 .... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... 22033 ...... CENTURY OAK ...... 05/21/12 6605 Morning View Ct...... $274,950....Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy & Assoc....Long & Foster..703-822-0207 10423 WHITEHEAD ST ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $718,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22030 ...... MADISON MEWS ...... 02/02/12 13150 ASHVALE DR ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $705,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN MANOR ...... 01/09/12 Lorton 10125 MAIN ST ...... 4 ... 5 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $699,900 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... 22031 ...... HALEMHURST ...... 05/24/12 8960 Fascination Ct #314....$369,990...Sat 11-3...... Shawn Evans....Long & Foster..703-795-3973 10832 1ST ST ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $690,650 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22030 ...... FAIRFAX HEIGHTS ...... 01/30/12 3917 CHAIN BRIDGE RD ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $688,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22030 ...... MADISON MEWS ...... 06/18/12 Reston 3933 POPLAR CREEK CT ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $685,000 .... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... 22033 ...... HIGHLAND OAKS ...... 03/02/12 2418 Rosedown Dr...... $539,000....Sun 1-4...... Monica Adams...... RE/MAX..703-434-9400 10830 1ST ST ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $673,420 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22030 ...... FAIRFAX HEIGHTS ...... 03/02/12 12915 WHEATLAND RD ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $667,000 .... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... 22033 ...... CENTURY OAK ...... 01/25/12 Springfield 12754 LADY SOMERSET LN ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $665,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ...... 22033 ...... RUGBY ROAD ...... 05/02/12 7762 Camp David Dr...... $818,900....Sun 1-4...... Dennis Mahafkey...Keller Williams..703-562-1800 4235 MASON OAKS CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $660,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22030 ...... MASON OAKS ...... 05/31/12 6024 Sherborn Ln...... $540,000....Sun 1-4...... Karen Brown...... Weichert..703-644-1364 3806 HEMLOCK WAY ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $659,900 .... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... 22030 ...... GREAT OAKS ...... 05/30/12 8723 Stone Hill Pl...... $407,500....Sun 1-4...... Jorge Martinez....Long & Foster..571-505-4768 3454 BARRISTERS KEEPE CIR ... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $650,400 .... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... 22031 ...... BARRISTER‘S KEEPE ...... 03/30/12 8903 Gutman Ct...... $359,000....Sun 1-4..Michelle Jonasson-Jones..Royal Dominion..301-495-7788 12526 LT. NICHOLS RD ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $650,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS ESTATES ...... 05/25/12 8800 Winding Hollow Way .. $355,000....Sun 1-5...... Youner McLeod....Long & Foster..703-980-0031 3907 CHAIN BRIDGE RD ...... 6 ... 2 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $647,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.16 ...... 22030 ...... MADISON MEWS ...... 02/07/12 8109 Steeple Chase Ct...... $330,000....Sun 1-4...... Linda Blanken...... Weichert..703-777-3977 3897 TUSICO PL ...... 3 ... 3 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $645,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.18 ...... 22030 ...... RUSTFIELD ...... 01/12/12 3465 BARRISTERS KEEPE CIR ... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $645,000 .... Detached ...... 0.08 ...... 22031 ...... BARRISTER‘S KEEPE ...... 05/04/12 Woodbridge 4110 JOHN TRAMMELL CT ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $640,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.21 ...... 22030 ...... JOHN TRAMMEL COURT ...... 03/16/12 15221 Michigan Rd...... $239,900..Sun 12-3...... Mabel Zuleta....Long & Foster..703-499-2914 13006 RED ADMIRAL PL ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $639,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.12 ...... 22033 ...... WILLOW OAKS AT FAIR LAKE . 05/31/12 10461 COURTNEY DR ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $625,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ...... 22030 ...... CRESTMONT TOWNHOUSES 04/30/12 To add your Realtor represented Open House to these 9900 GREAT OAKS WAY ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $625,000 .... Detached ...... 0.10 ...... 22030 ...... GREAT OAKS ...... 04/30/12 weekly listings, please call Karen Washburn at 4123 TROWBRIDGE ST ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $620,300 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ...... 22030 ...... CRESTMONT TOWNHOUSES 04/25/12 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to: 4118 TROWBRIDGE ST ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $620,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... CRESTMONT TOWNHOUSES 04/25/12 4020 WALTERS CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $615,000 .... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... 22030 ...... SINGING PINES ...... 01/09/12 [email protected] 13519 OAK IVY LN ...... 6 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $614,500 .... Detached ...... 0.39 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 05/17/12 All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M. 3509 MAVIS CT ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $610,000 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 22030 ...... COBBDALE ...... 06/13/12 10539 JAMES WREN WAY ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $610,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... CHANCERY SQUARE ...... 06/29/12 11915 PARKSIDE DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $609,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 22033 ...... PENDERBROOK ...... 04/20/12 10451 COURTNEY DR ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $607,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ...... 22030 ...... CRESTMONT TOWNHOUSES 04/19/12 10544 JAMES WREN WAY ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $605,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22030 ...... CHANCERY SQUARE ...... 05/30/12 4174 LORD CULPEPER LN ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $600,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... CHANCERY SQUARE ...... 05/24/12 10495 COURTNEY DR ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $599,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... CRESTMONT TOWNHOUSES 05/31/12 3890 RUST HILL PL ...... 3 ... 3 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $599,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.15 ...... 22030 ...... RUSTFIELD ...... 03/09/12 4172 GOV YEARDLEY LN ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $595,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... CHANCERY SQUARE ...... 06/29/12 12373 WASHINGTON BRICE RD 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $595,000 .... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS ESTATES ...... 06/26/12 3808 RUBEN SIMPSON CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $593,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS ESTATES ...... 06/21/12 10481 COURTNEY DR ...... 3 ... 2 .. 2 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $590,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... CRESTMONT TOWNHOUSES 06/13/12 3807 CHARLES STEWART DR .... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $589,888 .... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS ESTATES ...... 06/20/12 13508 OAK IVY LN ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $589,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 06/18/12 10512 JAMES WREN WAY ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $585,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22030 ...... CHANCERY SQUARE ...... 06/21/12 3708 BRICES FORD CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $581,600 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS ESTATES ...... 06/12/12 10458 COURTNEY DR ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $580,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... CRESTMONT TOWNHOUSES 03/19/12 10779 CREST ST ...... 4 ... 2 .. 2 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $580,000 .... Detached ...... 0.22 ...... 22030 ...... AUTUMN WOODS ...... 03/19/12 13202 CORALBERRY DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $580,000 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 05/29/12 4103 HALSTED ST ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $575,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22033 ...... CENTERPOINTE III ...... 05/31/12 4273 MCCLAIN HILL CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $575,000 .... Detached ...... 0.06 ...... 22033 ...... CARR AT CEDAR LAKES ...... 06/29/12 10557 JAMES WREN WAY ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $568,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... CHANCERY SQUARE ...... 03/22/12 12418 MEADOW FIELD DR ...... 3 ... 2 .. 2 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $564,900 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ...... 22033 ...... STONE CREEK CROSSING ..... 04/26/12 4319 EXCELSIOR PL ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $563,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ...... 22030 ...... CHANCERY PARK ...... 03/16/12 13367 MEADOWSWEET DR ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $560,000 .... Detached ...... 0.49 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 02/29/12 13127 WILLOUGHBY POINT DR 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $560,000 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... 22033 ...... FOXFIELD ...... 06/26/12 3503 MAJESTIC PINE LN ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $559,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 02/23/12 13200 CORALBERRY DR ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $555,000 .... Detached ...... 0.41 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 05/29/12 3609 CANOE BIRCH CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $555,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 06/20/12 3124 FLINTLOCK RD ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $553,500 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22030 ...... MOSBY WOODS ...... 06/20/12 3127 FLINTLOCK RD ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $550,500 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 22030 ...... MOSBY WOODS ...... 05/04/12 10018 BLUE COAT DR ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $550,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22030 ...... MOSBY WOODS ...... 05/31/12 3429 HIDDEN MEADOW DR ..... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $550,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 06/01/12 3401 COTTON TOP CT ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $549,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 06/29/12 10460 BRECKINRIDGE LN ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $548,950 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... COURTHOUSE SQUARE - NEW . 05/14/12 13504 VIRGINIA WILLOW DR .... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $540,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 06/13/12 10439 BRECKINRIDGE LN ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $535,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... COURTHOUSE SQUARE ...... 02/17/12 4013 QUIET CREEK DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $535,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ...... 22033 ...... STONE CREEK CROSSING ..... 05/01/12 3516 HONEY LOCUST CT ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $530,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 01/30/12 10103 BLUE COAT DR ...... 5 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $530,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... 22030 ...... MOSBY WOODS ...... 06/06/12 10631 WEST DR ...... 3 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $530,000 .... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... 22030 ...... CITY OF FAIRFAX ...... 06/29/12 13402 SPRINGHAVEN DR ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $528,000 .... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 05/11/12 13122 MOSS RANCH LN ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $527,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22033 ...... GREENBRIAR ...... 05/31/12 10113 BLUE COAT DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $525,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... 22030 ...... MOSBY WOODS ...... 06/28/12 3600 DEERBERRY CT ...... 6 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $525,000 .... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 06/29/12 12919 STARTERS LN ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $520,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22033 ...... HIGHLAND OAKS ...... 05/03/12 13210 GOOSE POND LN ...... 3 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $520,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.08 ...... 22033 ...... GREENS AT FAIR LAKES ...... 06/22/12 3621 FISHERS HILL CT ...... 4 ... 2 .. 2 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $516,500 .... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... 22033 ...... FOXFIELD ...... 03/22/12 13331 JASPER CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $515,000 .... Detached ...... 0.22 ...... 22033 ...... FOXFIELD ...... 01/26/12 4110 BROOKGREEN DR ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $515,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR LAKES COURT ...... 03/15/12 13216 GOOSE POND LN ...... 3 ... 2 .. 2 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $515,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22033 ...... GREENS AT FAIR LAKES ...... 04/11/12 3601 DEERBERRY CT ...... 3 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $515,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN ...... 04/26/12 12316 OX HILL RD ...... 3 ... 3 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $510,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS ESTATES ...... 03/16/12 4017 QUIET CREEK DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $510,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22033 ...... STONE CREEK CROSSING ..... 04/12/12 12421 DORFORTH DR ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $510,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22033 ...... STONE CREEK CROSSING ..... 06/29/12 3707 JOHN BARNES LN ...... 5 ... 3 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $509,000 .... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS ESTATES ...... 05/31/12 4220 TRUMBO CT ...... 3 ... 2 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $508,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR LAKES COURT ...... 01/18/12 Copyright 2012 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of July 13, 2012. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 21 Sports Getting to Know Area High Schools’ Sports Robinson Secondary: Lake Braddock Secondary: Boys’ soccer team won Baseball program won its first state title in 2012. Northern Region title School: Lake Braddock Secondary School. in 2012. Mascot: Bruins. School Colors: Purple and gold. Photo by Athletic Director: Mark Martino, 703- School: James W. Robinson Secondary School. 426-1001. Mascot: Rams. Football Coach: Jim Poythress (ninth sea- School Colors: Blue and gold. son). Athletic Director: Jeff Ferrell, 703-426-2126. Louise Krafft Louise Coming off back-to-back Northern Re- Football Coach: Trey Taylor (second year). gion titles, the Bruins finished the 2011 The Rams qualified for the 2011 playoffs despite regular season with a 6-4 record, qualify- a 1-5 start and a 4-6 regular season record. They ing for the postseason while sharing the lost to top-seed Westfield in the first round. Tay- Patriot District title with South County and lor enters his second season with Robinson after West Potomac. Lake Braddock defeated coming over from Woodson to replace long-time /The Connection Oakton in the regional quarterfinals before head coach Mark Bendorf. falling to eventual state runner-up Volleyball Coach: Jill Pearson. Centreville in the semifinals. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Boys’ Basketball Coach: Brian Nelson. Volleyball Coach: Aubrey Eaton. Girls’ Basketball Coach: T.J. Dade. Thomas Rogers and the Lake Braddock Field Hockey Coach: Amy Worrest. Wrestling Coach: Bryan Hazard. baseball team won a state championship Cross Country Coach: Michael Mangan. Baseball Coach: John James. Boys’ Basketball Coach: Brian Metress. in 2012. Boys’ Soccer Coach: Robert Garza. Girls’ Basketball Coach: Leigh Janis. Rival School: Lake Braddock. Baseball Coach: Jody Rutherford. ❖ Famous Graduates: Mia Hamm (1989 Boys’ Soccer Coach: Joe Soos. graduate) is considered one of the greatest ❖ What Happened Last Year: The wrestling The Robinson boys’ basketball Girls’ Soccer Coach: Adam Soos. women’s soccer players of all time. She led the team finished state runner-up. The boys’ basketball team won a Concorde District Rival School: Robinson. University of North Carolina to four national cham- team won a Concorde District championship. The championship in 2012. pionships. She won Olympic gold medals with boys’ soccer team won a Northern Region champi- ❖ What Happened Last Year: The field Team U.S.A. in 1996 and 2004, won World Cup onship. The baseball team won a district title. The hockey team won a Patriot District championship titles in 1991 and 1999, and was named FIFA girls’ soccer team finished district runner-up and all-purpose yards. He was a three-time Pro Bowl and advanced to the Northern Region semifinals. World Player of the Year in 2001 and 2002. Hubert advanced to the region quarterfinals. selection. Shawn Camp (1994) is a relief pitcher for The volleyball team finished district runner-up. The Davis (1988) played basketball at the University of ❖ Famous Graduates: Rob Muzzio (1982 the Chicago Cubs. Javier Lopez (1995) is a relief boys’ cross country team won a district title and the North Carolina and was selected by the New York graduate) won back-to-back NCAA decathlon titles pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. girls’ team finished third. Sophie Chase won an Knicks in the first round of the 1992 NBA Draft. The at George Mason University in 1984-85. He finished ❖ Quotable: “His first two years he had a los- individual girls’ cross country state championship. 6-foot-5 guard also played for the Toronto Raptors, fifth in the decathlon for the United States at the ing record. His father took him all over the country. The girls’ gymnastics team won a district title. The Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, Detroit 1992 Olympic Games. He is now an assistant coach He traveled and trained six to seven days a week baseball team won district and state champion- Pistons and New Jersey Nets during his 12-year for the Robinson track and field team. Chris War- for the last two-and-a-half years and it paid off. He ships. The girls’ soccer team won a district career. He led the NBA in three-point shooting ren (1985) played running back at Division III made good decisions socially; he did all the right championship. The boys’ soccer team finished dis- during the 1999-2000 season, shooting 49.1 per- Ferrum College before being drafted by the Seattle things that you ask of a kid. He is the poster child trict and region runner-up. The girls’ lacrosse team cent as a member of the Mavericks. Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1990 NFL Draft. for what hard work can do because he has put in finished district runner-up. The softball team was ❖ Quotable: “He was on today. In his past two He played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Seahawks, more work than any kid you will ever see in the district runner-up. or three starts, including this one—I’ve been play- Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, finishing state.” —Robinson wrestling coach Bryan Hazard ❖ Historic Achievements: The boys’ soccer ing with him since Little League—that’s the best with 7,696 yards, 52 touchdowns and four 1,000- about 2012 138-pound state champion Santiago program won state titles in 1982, 1983, 1988, 1989 I’ve ever seen him pit—Lake Braddock catcher yard seasons on the ground, and more than 12,000 Valdez. and 1995. The girls’ soccer program won state cham- Garett Driscoll about pitcher Thomas Rogers, who pionships in 1987, 1989, 2003, 2006 and 2007. The threw a four-hit shutout in the state championship West Springfield High: Girls’ basketball program baseball program won its first state title in 2012. game. reached state playoffs last three seasons. South County Secondary: School: West Springfield High School. Mascot: Spartans. Football team finished School Colors: Blue and orange. Athletic Director: Andy Muir, 703-913- state runner-up in 2011. 3861. Football Coach: J.T. Biddison (fourth sea- son). School: South County Secondary School. The Spartans won their first two games Mascot: Stallions. and started 4-2, but closed the 2011 sea- School Colors: Navy blue, forest green and silver. son with four straight losses to finish 4-6. Athletic Director: Mike Pflugrath, 703-446-1675. Volleyball Coach: Stephanie Noriega. Football Coach: Gerry Pannoni (second season). Boys’ Basketball Coach: Jason Eldredge. The Stallions started 0-3 in 2011, losing to Girls’ Basketball Coach: Bill Gibson. Hayfield, Oakton and West Potomac. But led by a Baseball Coach: Jason Olms. stout defense, South County rebounded with 11 Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection consecutive victories and a trip to the Division 5 ❖ What Happened Last Year: The The West Springfield baseball team won state championship game. The Stallions finished girls’ basketball team won a Patriot District a Northern Region title in 2012. state runner-up, along with securing a Northern championship and finished Northern Re- Region championship and a share of the Patriot gion runner-up. The baseball team won a region District title. championship. championship team. Pitcher Joe Saunders (1999) Volleyball Coach: Trista Barnhart. ❖ Historic Achievements: The baseball pro- led the Spartans to the 1998 state title and went Field Hockey Coach: Leah Conte. gram has won three state championships, the last on to pitch at Virginia Tech, where he compiled a Boys’ Basketball Coach: Wendell Johnson. Photo by Alan Morris coming in 2010. The girls’ basketball program won 27-7 record. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Girls’ Basketball Coach: Noel Klippenstein. the district championship and reached the state selected the left-hander in the first round (No. 12 Baseball Coach: Mark Luther. Whitney Burks in 2012 helped the playoffs each of the last three seasons. overall) of the 2002 MLB draft. He now pitches for Softball Coach: Gary Dillow. South County softball team win the ❖ Famous Graduates: Bryn Renner (2009 the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rival School: Hayfield. program’s sixth consecutive Patriot graduate) was a highly-touted prep quarterback ❖ Quotable: “Every elimination game, they District title. who is now the starting signal caller for the Uni- played their best baseball. You can’t ask for more ❖ What Happened Last Year: The field versity of North Carolina. Kara Lawson (1999) was than that from a team. They just love being in these hockey team won a Northern Region championship a star guard on the Spartans girls’ basketball team situations. They play loose and they have a good and reached the state semifinals. The boys’ basket- ❖ Quotable: “I feel like a champion. We before playing for the University of Tennessee and time. They all love each other and that’s what it ball team finished Patriot District runner-up. The worked so hard to get here since our sophomore the WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs and Connecti- takes to win games like this against a great team.” boys’ lacrosse team was district runner-up. The year—everybody worked hard.” —South County’s cut Sun. Lawson was a first-round selection (No. —West Springfield baseball coach Jason Olms af- softball program won its sixth consecutive district Devin Vandyke after the Stallions defeated 5) of the Detroit Shock in 2003, but was traded to ter the Spartans defeated Lake Braddock to win the championship and advanced to the region semifi- Yorktown to win the 2011 Division 5 Northern the Monarchs. She was part of Sacramento’s 2005 2012 region title. nals. Region football title. 22 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Rivalry Blossoms in Area High Schools’ Sports Fairfax High: Field W.T. Woodson High: Boys’, girls’ lacrosse teams win hockey program has districts in 2012. won three consecutive School: W.T. Woodson High School. Mascot: Cavaliers. School Colors: Navy blue and white. district titles. Athletic Director: Dan Checkosky, 703- School: Fairfax High School. 503-4681. Mascot: Rebels. Football Coach: Joe Dishun (second year). School Colors: Blue and gold. The Cavaliers, two years removed from Athletic Director: Nancy Melnick, 703-219- a region runner-up finish, started 0-5 in 2201. 2011 en route to a 2-8 campaign. Football Coach: Kevin Simonds (third year). Woodson’s wins came against T.C. Will- The Rebels won six of their first seven games Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection iams and Annandale. in 2011 and qualified for the Division 6 play- Austin Perryman (4), Anthony Bowen Volleyball Coach: Len Palaschak. offs with a 6-4 record. Fairfax lost to No. 2 seed (25) and the Fairfax football team Boys’ Basketball Coach: Doug Craig. Girls’ Basketball Coach: Pat Neri. Centreville in the regional quarterfinals. made the Division 6 playoffs in 2011. Photo by Dan Stegner Volleyball Coach: Tyler Freiheit. Field Hockey Coach: Becky Preston. Boys’ Basketball Coach: Mike Barbee. Baseball Coach: Chris Warren. Grace Finnerty helped the Woodson Girls’ Basketball Coach: Marcus Konde. Isringhausen found success as a closer, but each girls’ lacrosse team win a Patriot District ❖ Wrestling Coach: Craig Franklin. pitcher’s career was affected by injuries. Owen What Happened Last Year: The championship in 2012. Baseball Coach: Richard Freeman. Schmitt (2003) is a fullback for the Oakland Raid- volleyball team won a Patriot District ers. He played collegiately at West Virginia championship and finished Northern Region run- ❖ What Happened Last Year: The field University and was a fifth-round selection of the ner-up. The boys’ basketball team reached 20 wins Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. He hockey team won its third consecutive Liberty Dis- Seattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL Draft. He also and earned the top seed in the district tournament, played in 185 games and made 139 starts. Abe trict championship. The boys’ basketball team played for the Philadelphia Eagles. “Good Morning but lost to T.C. Williams in the semifinals. The boys’ Thompson (2000) played soccer at the University finished district runner-up and advanced to the America” weather Anchor Sam Champion (1979) and girls’ lacrosse teams won district champion- of Maryland. FC Dallas selected him in the second Northern Region semifinals. attended Fairfax High School. ships. The girls’ soccer team finished district and round of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft. ❖ Famous Graduates: Bill Pulsipher (1991 ❖ Quotable: “We have the mentality and the region runner-up. Michael Lahoud (2005) played soccer at Wake graduate), a left-handed pitcher, was selected in attitude of we are not the Fairfax of 2006, 2007, ❖ Famous Graduates: Andy Heck (1985 Forest University, where he helped the Demon the second round of the 1991 MLB Draft by the 2008. We are a different team, and we are one that graduate) was a three-sport athlete who went on Deacons win the 2007 national championship. New York Mets. He was part of a promising young needs to be reckoned with.” —Fairfax football to play football at Notre Dame. He switched from Chivas USA selected Lahoud in the first round (No. Mets pitching trio known as “Generation K,” which coach Kevin Simonds after the Rebels beat Wash- tight end to offensive tackle and was a team cap- 9 overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. included Jason Isringhausen and Paul Wilson. ington-Lee early in the 2011 season. tain and first-team All-American on the Fighting ❖ Quotable: “Our motto is we’re turning the Irish’s 1988 undefeated national championship butterflies into rhinos. We have butterflies in our team. The Seattle Seahawks selected Heck in the stomach, we’ve just got harden it up and play to the first round (No. 15 overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. end.” —Woodson’s Rachel Conway after the volley- Hayfield Secondary: Softball team won He played 12 seasons in the pros for the Seahawks, ball team clinched a state tournament berth in 2011. 2012 National District championship. Robert E. Lee High: Football program rebounded from 1-9 season in 2010 with playoff berth in 2011.

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Emily Ryan and the Hayfield girls’ lacrosse team finished National Dis- trict runner-up in 2012.

School: Hayfield Secondary School. Forest University and was a fourth-round selection Mascot: Hawks. of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990 NFL Draft. School Colors: Orange and white. He played 10 seasons as a center with Tampa Bay Athletic Director: E.W. Nowland, 703-924-7472. and was selected to three Pro Bowls. Darnell Photo by Alan Goldstein Football Coach: Roy Hill. McDonald (1995) played receiver at Kansas State Michael Jolly, with ball, and the Lee football team reached the playoffs The Hawks finished 8-2 during the 2011 regu- University and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buc- lar season and qualified for the postseason, where caneers in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft. in 2011. they lost to Lee in the Division 5 region Larry Asante (2005) played safety at the University state meet. quarterfinals. of Nebraska, where he was a first-team all-Big 12 School: Robert E. Lee High School. ❖ Famous Graduates: Melissa Belote Ripley Volleyball Coach: Jeff Berggren. coaches selection as a senior in 2009. The Cleveland Mascot: Lancers. won three swimming gold medals as a 15-year-old Boys’ Basketball Coach: Carlos Poindexter. Browns selected Asante in the fifth round of the School Colors: Blue and gold. in the 1972 Olympics, including setting a world Girls’ Basketball Coach: Rudy Coffield. 2010 NFL Draft. He spent time on the Cincinnati Athletic Director: Lori Barb, 703-924-8352. record in the 200-meter backstroke. Baseball Coach: Michael Shore. Bengals practice squad and saw playing time for the Football Coach: Clarence Martin (second year). ❖ Quotable: “The team’s ecstatic right now. Softball Coach: Ron Giovannucci. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording an interception. The Lancers won their first four games of 2011, Last year they went 1-9, so we’re still trying to learn Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Sarah Burrowbridge. ❖ Quotable: “The frustration feels like [a prod- qualified for the Division 5 playoffs with a 6-4 how to win and we’re still trying to learn how to uct of] it could have been anyone at the end, and record and reached the region semifinals. finish off teams, but the sky is the limit for these ❖ What Happened Last Year: The softball we’re the ones that haven’t gotten it in so long. Boys’ Basketball Coach: Kosa So. guys. They have so much confidence right now that team won a National District championship. The That’s where I feel frustrated. It’s not a frustration Girls’ Basketball Coach: Harold Jackson. they’re going to keep rolling. They’re very confident girls’ lacrosse team finished district runner-up to [about] the way my team played, at all. —Hayfield Baseball Coach: John Dowling. in what they can do and they know they can come Yorktown for the third consecutive season. girls’ lacrosse coach Sarah Burrowbridge after the out and compete with any team in the region.” — ❖ Famous Graduates: Offensive lineman Tony Hawks lost to Yorktown in the district final for the ❖ What Happened Last Year: Gymnasts Lee football coach Clarence Martin after the Mayberry (1985 graduate) played football at Wake third straight season. Leah Michetti and Katie Stewart qualified for the Lancers improved to 3-0 in 2011. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 23 Sports

Photo courtesy of Paul VI a Paul VI Catholic High School: Girls’ basketball team has won six consecutive state titles. State School: Paul VI Catholic High School. Rival School: Bishop O’Connell. Mascot: Panthers. School Colors: Black and gold. ❖ What Happened Last Year: The girls’ Champions Athletic Director: Billy Emerson, 703-352-0925 cross country team won a state championship. The ext. 318. boys’ basketball team won Washington Catholic Football Coach: Gordon Leib (second year). Athletic Conference, state and city championships. The Panthers lost their first six games of 2011, The girls’ basketball team won the program’s sixth but rebounded to win their final three to finish 3- consecutive state title. The baseball team won con- thletics 6. Paul VI defeated Bishop Ireton, St. Mary’s Ryken ference and state championships. The softball team and Bishop O’Connell. reached the state semifinals. Volleyball Coach: Sam Farrar. ❖ Famous Alumni: San Diego Chargers re- Boys’ Basketball Coach: Glenn Farello. ceiver Eddie Royal and Oakland Raiders fullback Girls’ Basketball Coach: Scott Allen. Owen Schmitt attended, but did not graduate from The Paul VI boys’ basketball team defeated Coolidge in the 2012 Wrestling Coach: Tom Healy. Paul VI. City Title game in the Verizon Center.

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