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Nguyen’s car crash Year in Jail for Hit-and-Run Driver killed a mother of four. By Bonnie Hobbs out and retrieved a water bottle awake — but he couldn’t, and he fell asleep harsher sentence, [Nguyen] has already from the trunk. As she was ap- behind the wheel. That was his choice to served three months in jail. And as a con- o matter what proaching her driver’s-side drive when tired — and it had tragic conse- victed felon, this will affect his life.” sentence Judge door, she was struck by the quences.” Greenspun then asked the judge to consider N Robert Smith defendant’s vehicle.” Furthermore, Bilton didn’t buy Nguyen’s a sentence of time served, but with a “sig- handed down Bilton said Nguyen turned statement that he didn’t realize his vehicle nificant number” of community-service last week, the damage was al- himself in to the Virginia State had struck a car. And she said he should hours added on. ready done: A 37-year-old Police, two days later, giving have understood that a person might have “[Nguyen] had zero intent [to kill or in- mother of four was dead and a them a written statement. “He been inside it. jure the victim],” said Greenspun. “He didn’t young Centreville man was wrote that he’d fallen asleep at Instead, said the prosecutor, “He didn’t hide, or run his car to a body shop [to be about to learn his punishment the wheel and stop, and he only went to the quickly repaired]. He’s a good, young man for causing her death. Nothing Nguyen knew he hit State Police at the urging of who made a tragic mistake.” would ever bring her back, yet something,” “He’s a good, his parents. He fled the But Judge Smith said Nguyen stated that, her family wanted some measure of justice. said the prosecutor. “His scene without stopping to after the accident, he bought a cover for And in the end, so did the judge. On Fri- windshield, bumper and side young man who see if he’d hurt someone. He his car. “There’s only one reason why you day, April 27, in Fairfax County Circuit mirror were damaged.” hit Yesenia Funes because he do this — to cover up something,” said Court, he sentenced Khoa Do Dang Nguyen, “He wrote that he’d left made a tragic was too tired to drive safety. Smith. “This lady was taken from her fam- 24, to a year in jail for the Oct. 8, 2016 hit- work at a restaurant around mistake.” She died on the side of I-66 ily far too soon.” and-run death of Yesenia Esmeralda Funes. 12:30 a.m. and went to eat while he fled the scene.” Then, right before sentencing, Nguyen In this case, the state sentencing guide- at the Silver Diner in — Peter Greenspun, Defense attorney Peter stood and addressed the court. “I want to lines called for a range of one day to six Merrifield, leaving there defense attorney Greenspun, however, tried tell the Funes family how sorry I am for months. But Assistant Commonwealth’s around 2 a.m.” continued to make his client’s actions everything,” he said. “I’d give anything to Attorney Kathleen Bilton told Smith, “I’m Bilton. “He said he didn’t know what he’d that night relatable. “We’ve all been on the take back that night. I’ll have to live with asking you to exceed the guidelines. The hit; he thought it might have been a car road when we’re tired — when you nod off that, the rest of my life. I promise you that victim-impact letters make clear the full because his vehicle had bounced off some- and something wakes you up and you go, I’ll work hard to be a productive member magnitude of this tragedy — four children thing. But he was tired, so he kept driving ‘Wow, that was close,’” he said. of society. I accept full responsi- lost their mother, a hus- home.” “[In this case], there was the bility for what I did.” band lost his wife, and par- Bilton said Nguyen later impact and the noise, but there “I’d give Smith then exceeded the sen- ents lost their child.” discovered that his side was no fleeing.” tencing guidelines and ordered Funes, of Manassas, was “She died on the mirror and part of his He said Nguyen wasn’t a anything to Nguyen to spend a year in jail. the mother of two boys bumper were gone. “He thoughtless or uncaring person. He also gave the defendant and two girls, ages 6-19. side of I-66 while talked about it with his “He works 50-60 hours a week,” take back three additional years behind After Nguyen pleaded he fled the scene.” parents, who encouraged said Greenspun. After leaving bars, but suspended all this time guilty, Jan. 16, to felony him to tell the police what the Silver Diner that night, he that night.” and placed Nguyen on three hit-and-run, Bilton pre- — Kathleen Bilton, had happened,” she said. was headed home to sleep. — Khoa Nguyen, years’ post-release supervision. sented details of the inci- Assistant “In addition, debris at the “There’s no evidence that he defendant Nguyen’s driver’s license was dent to the court. She said Commonwealth’s Attorney scene matched that of the strays from lane to lane. And in suspended for a year, as well. the vehicle crash hap- 2015 Toyota Corolla he a compilation in the intersec- Greenspun then asked the pened around 2:10 a.m. Funes had a black was driving, and DNA profiles of Funes were tion of the circumstances of life, he nods judge if his client could serve his time via Toyota Solara convertible, and Nguyen found on his car.” off at the exact moment Yesenia Funes gets either the work-release program — which drove a Toyota Corolla. In court last Friday, she told Smith, “Yes, a bottle of water. One-tenth of a second, is a combination of outside employment “Yesenia Esmeralda Funes was driving on this was a terrible accident, and no racing either way, and this wouldn’t have hap- plus jail — or home, electronic incarcera- I-66 west, around mile-marker 56, when she or speeding was involved. But he struck and pened.” tion. Smith had no objection, so the final pulled her vehicle over to the right shoul- killed Mrs. Funes. He was tired, had the So, said Greenspun, “While it’s under- say will be up to the county Sheriff’s Of- der and stopped,” said Bilton. “She then got music turned up loud — trying to stay standable that the Funes family expects a fice. Transform I-66 Project to Lead to Overnight Closures

Overnight lane closures on Braddock Road starting at 9 p.m. southbound Route 28 between Thursday.I-66 East between Route Westfields Boulevard and 50 and Route 123Lanes on east- Braddock Road are scheduled to bound I-66 between U.S. Route 50 occur Thursday night, May 3. On and Route 123 (Chain Bridge Friday and Saturday nights, May Road) will be shifted toward the 4 and 5, overnight lane closures inside median to support upcom- are scheduled on eastbound I-66 ing construction activity. Closures between U.S. Route 50 and Route are scheduled to occur overnight 123 (Chain Bridge Road). Crews beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, May will shift travel lanes and set up 4 and Saturday, May 5: work zones for construction on the ❖ Single lane closure at 9 p.m. Transform 66 Outside the Beltway on eastbound I-66 near Monument project. Details are: Drive Southbound Route 28 between ❖ Multi-lane closure at 10 p.m. Braddock Road and Westfields on eastbound I-66 near U.S. Route Southbound Route 28 between Westfields Boulevard and Braddock Road will close Boulevard will be shifted to allow 50 Thursday night, May 3; I-66 East between U.S. Route 50 and Route 123 (Chain Bridge for barriers to be set up along the ❖ Closure of one of two lanes Road) will close Friday and Saturday nights, May 4 and May 5. outside shoulders for upcoming on the eastbound and westbound construction activity.Closures Route 50 ramp to eastbound I-66 50 and Route 123 (Chain Bridge erational east of Route 123. dependent, and will be resched- include:Thursday, May 3: Over- at 10 p.m. Road), which are part of VDOT’s Four travel lanes will be avail- uled if inclement weather occurs. night, two left two lanes will close Drivers are advised that once Active Traffic Management (ATM) able during peak periods through- The I-66 Outside the Beltway Ex- on southbound Route 28 in the this lane shift is implemented, the system, will be transitioned out of out construction of the Transform press Lanes are expected to open vicinity of Willard Road to “red X” signs between U.S. Route service. The signs will remain op- 66 Project. All work is weather in December 2022. 2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 2-8, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ‘A Different Kind of Wonderful’

people. So everything they do has some Westfield’s Adapted Art students display their work. educational component.” Photos by Bonnie Hobbs All their artwork falls into four main cat- By Bonnie Hobbs egories — nature, art history, people and things (such as the robots). For art history, esides teaching digital art at for instance, the students made totem poles Westfield High, Kerry Johanson and learned about different cultures around B teaches two classes of Adapted the world. Johanson also taught them how Art for students with special the birds and animals on their poles repre- needs. And although many of them have sent the various strengths and powers of a difficulty communicating verbally, they’re community. able to express themselves through art. In addition, her students have folders that So imagine their joy at having their art- go with them from class to class. “I write work on exhibit for the rest of the school to notes in them about what the kids did that see. “One of our goals is inclusion,” said day, and then the parents can talk with them Johanson. “During the year, they display about it,” said Johanson. their work in the art cases and in the li- Before they do a new project, she shows brary, just like any other art students.” them PowerPoints about what they’ll make Recently, however, they did something and explains each step to them and to their extra-special. “We’ve had art in the pyra- adult, instructional aides. Calling these mid art show before,” said Johanson. “But aides kind and amazing, Johanson said, this year, the students created a 20x8-foot, “They know the kids so well — and even if 3D, Southwestern U.S. desert scene that they’re having a bad day or don’t feel good was displayed for three weeks in the stu- — because they’re with them for several dent gallery in the main foyer.” Most of the periods a day. I honestly couldn’t do it with- items were paper sculpture and included out them. We’re a team and, by the end of cactus, scorpions, a coyote mom and her the year, we’ve become like a well-oiled pups, armadillos, desert owls, vultures, From left: Students Jefry, Sedona, Fernando, Bruce, Brandon and Brit- machine.” coral snakes, roadrunners, dead trees, liz- tany by the display. In addition, she said, “We have some won- ards and painted rocks. derful, peer-helper students who come to “They got a lot of compliments from stu- Johanson’s do 2D painting, drawing and can do them with their particular limita- every class. They socialize with the kids and dents and staff, and it was delightful,” said printmaking, plus 3D sculpture with vari- tions,” she said. “For example, folding is help them with their projects and, in so Johanson. “They were just thrilled to have ous types of media. That way, they get to difficult because it’s an abstract concept. But doing, they become friends. I like to have their work on display; they’re kids — they sample a variety of materials and techniques whenever I see how the students do their at least two peer-helpers per class, and both beamed. And we made signs with their to create a work of art. artwork, I learn something new.” they and the kids love having them there.” names and faces on them, at the display, so “We’ve done weaving, painting with acryl- They use a great deal of recycled materi- For some of her students, said Johanson, everyone else could see who created every- ics and watercolors, and a lot of sculpture,” als, and Johanson said the faculty is won- “It’s about the process, not the product; they thing.” said Johanson. “The kids also draw but, for derful about bring them to school. “Then just enjoy manipulating the materials. But She has 10 students in one class and seven most of them, it’s difficult” because of the we turn these items into something terrific, most also enjoy the final product; and when in the other. And since they have various hand coordination required. They employed like robots,” she said. “We even just created they take it into their next classes, their intellectual and physical disabilities, among their skills to make each part of the desert giant, Venus flytraps. And whatever the stu- other teachers and classmates praise them her goals are imparting to them both func- exhibit, and they dazzled even their teacher dents create, they also learn about. For ex- on it.” tional and life skills. So while creating art, with their talent. ample, they’ve learned about spiders and they improve their fine-motor skills, such She designs and engineers her students’ their habitat and how bats are beneficial to See Westfield, Page 5 as hand grip, control and pressure. They class projects — but doing so takes extra also learn how to clean up after themselves effort. “I have to think through how they and protect their clothing. Besides that, the students learn about sequencing, colors, numbers, shapes and sorting. And they hone their social skills — including voice volume, personal space appropriate touch and taking turns — while in- teracting with their classmates. “They treat others with respect and accommodate others’ preferences,” said Johanson. “Meanwhile, they’re learning to follow through and have the stamina to complete a task or painting.” “Westfield pioneered the Adapted Art course in Fairfax County, and we’re very proud of our program,” she said. “We want all our students to feel an integral part of the Westfield family.ºDisplays like the desert scene help our kids feel the pride of accomplishment and give them something to show off and talk about with other students.” Students in Westfield High’s Adapted Art Hers are studio art classes so, just program created this whimsical desert A cute armadillo, a prickly cactus and a colorful snake are among this like other Westfield art students, scene. desert’s denizens. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ May 2-8, 2018 ❖ 3 News ‘Celebrating the Magic of Giving Back’ Some 144 individuals and groups honored at Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. 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bout 400 people attended the 26th annual Fairfax County Vol- Aunteer Service Awards on Friday, April 27, at the Waterford in Springfield where some 144 individuals and groups were honored. With the theme

“Once Upon a Volunteer, Celebrating the Photos by Steve Hibbard Magic of Giving Back,” the breakfast included the “Who’s Who” of Fairfax County’s Supervisor Kathy L. Smith honors leaders in business, education, government Glynda Mayo Hall, Sully District. and nonprofits. It was sponsored by Volun- teer Fairfax, members of the Board of Su- Glynda Mayo Hall is an advocate and pervisors and Chairman Sharon Bulova. The voice for individuals in need. Her resume includes a lengthy list of over 20 organiza- See 2018, Page 10 tions she has volunteered for over the years Fairfax County Government Volunteer Program: Fairfax County Commu- including: Women at Work for the National nity Emergency Response Team (CERT) with Board Chairman Sharon Capital Area, the Centreville-Chantilly Ro- Bulova. tary Club, the Northern Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Club, and West- The Fairfax County Community Emer- dreds of volunteers applied their skills to ern Fairfax Christian Ministries. She has gency Response Team (CERT) program is a support community activities and events served on the board of directors or trustees Citizen Corps volunteer program managed such as lost child assistance and traffic man- for a number of organizations helping to under the auspices of the Fairfax County agement. CERT members attended 47 out- set and approve policies, lead fundraisers, Fire and Rescue Department. The CERT reach events across the county, informing as well as solicit stakeholders and funds. program prepares ordinary citizens to safely approximately 7,653 residents about oppor- As a Fairfax County Partnership Develop- help themselves, their families, and their tunities and activities to better equip them- ment Manager, she recruited and engaged communities during emergencies. They also selves, their families, and their neighbors businesses, faith-based organizations, provide emergency preparedness and pub- in the event of an emergency. nonprofits, community partners, and stake- lic safety related services on an ongoing Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Depart- holders to support county programs and basis. ment Volunteer Liaison Jeffery Katz said, find solutions to human service issues. Af- Over the last year, 694 active CERT vol- “Fairfax County’s CERT program is a prime ter retiring from 28 years with the county unteers improved the county’s overall emer- example of ‘Neighbors helping Neighbors.’ in December 2017, she continues to volun- RSVP Northern Virginia: Ken gency response posture through a variety 2017 was another year of unprecedented teer to help the poor, homeless, disenfran- Kozloff with Board Chairman of trainings while also providing a multi- growth and innovation during which our chised, and any other groups needing an Sharon Bulova. tude of emergency preparedness and pub- CERTs further improved our County’s disas- advocate. As District Supervisor Kathy lic safety related services. In addition, hunter preparedness.” Smith said, “Glynda’s efforts with many Ken Kozloff has spent the last five years organizations have focused on bringing volunteering with Junior Achievement of people together to provide the resources Greater Washington, an organization fo- that help our neediest neighbors.” cused on inspiring the next generation to be financially capable and tenacious. Kozloff is a familiar face at JA Finance Park (Fairfax) where he serves as an adult role model for eighth graders who get hands-on experience meeting the fiscal challenges of everyday life. He is also a volunteer instructor in Fairfax County Public Schools through the JA In-a-Day program designed to foster financial literacy, work readiness, and entre- preneurship. He has also gone so far as to incorporate his other volunteer experience Chairman Sharon Bulova honors into support of JA programming. As a vol- Charles Fegan, Fairfax County. unteer with Adaptive Aquatics at the Provi- For the last quarter-century, Charlie Fegan dence RECenter, he teaches swim classes to has served on the Fairfax County Library children on the Autism spectrum. He par- Adult Volunteer Group: PRS CrisisLink’s CareRing volunteers with Board Board of Trustees as a reliable source of layed his experience with Adapted Aquat- Chairman Sharon Bulova. guidance for both the board and the com- ics into expanding JA’s high school program munity. He has been an invaluable source to include students with special needs. He The PRS CrisisLink’s CareRing program feelings, making sure they know someone of knowledge and voice for both the librar- developed a new financial literacy curricu- assists vulnerable older adults in maintain- cares about them and that they are not ies and the community in his role on the lum for children with Autism, called JA Life ing independence and community connec- alone. In 2017, CareRing volunteers served board. He has put in hours of outreach, li- Skills Learning that is currently being of- tions by increasing mental and social well- over 1,000 clients, handled over 35,000 brary advocacy, as well as building and fered at three local high schools. being. Through scheduled calls daily or sev- calls, and exchanged over 33,000 text mes- maintaining relationships with members of Kozloff has taught 14 classes in Fairfax eral times throughout the week, CareRing sages. The impact of this group is best de- the Board of Supervisors to further serve County schools, directly impacted 266 stu- Volunteers phone clients for social support scribed by a CrisisLink client whose letter the citizens of Fairfax County. As Board of dents, and volunteered over 1,990 hours in while also assessing any risk of depression to volunteers read, “I love when you call Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova said, 2017. Gayle Robinson, director of Program or cognitive decline. These volunteers build me to see how I am doing. It cheers me up “Charlie has gone above and beyond the Innovation at JA said, “Ken is a go-to vol- trusted and healthy social relationships with and gets me going for the day. I tell you quality and quantity of service to the com- unteer that is always happy to help. We are clients who may be at risk of isolation. The with all my heart and soul, I will never for- munity as my appointee to the Library so thankful for Ken’s support.” volunteers embrace clients’ thoughts and get your kindness and love.” Board of Trustees for the last 25 years.” 4 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 2-8, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Westfield’s Adapted Art Students Display Their Work

From Page 3 emotion, even a little glimmer is a victory for me.” She’s currently in her 16th year at Westfield During class recently, two of them said and started the Adapted Art program six how pleased they were with the desert dis- years ago. She said it takes “an enormous play. “I did scorpions,” said Bruce. amount of time” designing and engineer- “I like to paint,” said Sedona. “We spent ing the projects and preparing the materi- a lot of time doing our desert scene, and I als and patterns her students will use to took my vulture home.” create them. But she has no regrets. In this class, said Rebecca Shen, one of “About 10 years ago, I saw the Adapted the instructional aides, “The students get a P.E. program and wondered why there sense of being able to do things on their wasn’t one for art — and whether a non- own, and they enjoy that feeling of being special-ed teacher could teach it,” said independent. They like expressing them- Johanson. “So we started it as a pilot pro- selves, and I get to partake in some of the gram and it became really popular. Al- beautiful art they make.” though in many ways, we still have to in- Also glad to be there is peer-helper Am- vent our own wheel.” ber Williams, a Westfield senior. “I’m inter- But, she said, “Working directly with these ested in teaching art to children and doing students is just a different kind of wonder- art therapy with them,” she said. “And for a ful than my other teaching. There’s great lot of them, that’s what this is — physical joy in little successes, and they’re often more therapy helping their coordination. appreciative than the average student. They “They seem happy to be in class and in- also get to do a lot of decision-making, such teract with each other; it’s a really nice en- as choosing which colors and scissors they vironment,” she continued. “And I like be- want to use. And that’s important because Photo by Bonnie Hobbs ing able to facilitate an activity they enjoy some of them don’t get a lot of choices in From left are students Zain, Daniela, Roland, Tanner and Summan by the doing. I’m also passionate about art, so we the rest of their lives. They’re individuals, desert showcase. have that in common.” like anyone else; they’re people — and I Williams said these students are all “really like them.” sioned it], but that’s OK. If they’re happy “It’s just a million little things, moment unique and special” and she’s built good rela- Johanson also enjoys “figuring out and with it, then so am I. And all the effort I put by moment,” she continued. Seeing her stu- tionships with them: “One girl can’t commu- solving the problems of how these kids can in is worth it to see their artwork delight dents’ unabashed joy in expressing their nicate very well, but she gets really excited successfully do a project, themselves. Some- them — and to see their happiness in their emotions is also precious to her. And, she when I come into the classroom, and that times, they do it differently [than I envi- accomplishments.” added, “For those who don’t show a lot of makes me feel like I’m making a difference.”

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a 1 percent decrease. If Chairman Bulova felt that the Most important of all, parents can Missing Chairman Bulova states that the voters who defeated the 2016 examine and opt their children out www.ConnectionNewspapers.com tax hike fully funds the Market meals tax, which would have of any part or all of FLE at any Numbers Rate Adjustment, Performance, raised $100 million, would sup- grade level — the children will @ChantillyConnec To the Editor: Merit and Longevity increases for port next year’s 4.2 percent tax receive a well-constructed alterna- Newspaper of County Chairman Sharon county employees and states that hike to raise $116 million for 4 tive health lesson. Chantilly Bulova’s April 25 opinion piece, the Market Rate Adjustment is percent raises, why didn’t she ac- This year’s proposal will include Fair Oaks / Fair Lakes “Budget Hits All the Right Notes,” 2.25 percent. She does not state knowledge those numbers in her some tweaks to language that A Connection Newspaper about the proposed FY2019 real the total salary increase resulting statement? make the objectives more inclusive An independent, locally owned weekly estate tax hike, is mis- from the Performance, Merit and of transgender students. FCPS has newspaper delivered Letters leading. When she Longevity increases. When those Arthur Purves adopted language in line with the to homes and businesses. says the proposed are included county employees President major medical professional Published by real estate tax rate is will see average increases ranging Fairfax County groups: the American Medical As- Local Media Connection LLC $1.15, she omits the stormwater from 4.25 to 4.50 percent. Taxpayers Alliance sociation, the American Academy 1606 King Street rate. When that is included the Likewise, the school board is of Pediatrics, and the American Alexandria, Virginia 22314 FY2019 rate will be $1.1825 in- funding a 2.3 percent step increase Psychiatric Association. Alas, this stead of $1.15. and other salary adjustments, but Supporting has attracted a well-funded astro- Free digital edition delivered to She states that new budget in- does not say what the total aver- turf campaign from some national your email box. Go to cludes a 2-cent increase in the real age raise will be when the other FLE Program lobbying organizations opposed to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe estate tax rate, but this omits the adjustments are included. It is To the Editor: such inclusion. Fairfax residents additional tax increase due to the likely to be 4 percent also. For the past 25 years Fairfax should rest assured that the FLE NEWS DEPARTMENT: 2.2 percent increase in average The real estate tax hike will in- County Public Schools has had a objectives are closely examined by [email protected] residential assessments. The effec- crease county revenues by about Family Life Education program in a committee representative of staff tive rate increase when assess- $116 million. The cost of next its schools that prepares young and the community; almost all Steven Mauren Editor, 703-778-9415 ments and the additional year’s county and school raises is children for being members of residents of the county will find [email protected] stormwater rate increase (1/4 $139 million. Raises are the pri- families, cautions older children nothing untoward in the objec- cent) are included is 4.7 cents, not mary driver of the county’s annual about some of the hazards of tives. Indeed, our Family Life Edu- Jean Card 2 cents. real estate tax hikes. adulthood, and contains lessons cation program is something of Production Editor The typical Fairfax County Since FY2000, the supervisors that encourage all children to be which we can be proud. The cam- [email protected] homeowner’s real estate tax bill have increased real estate taxes safer in this world. The program paign against it is really much ado Bonnie Hobbs will increase by $258, a 4.2 per- 169 percent, more than three at the same time respects the val- about nothing. Community Reporter, 703-778-9415 cent increase. Loudoun County times faster than inflation, which ues of families of different perspec- Robert Rigby, Jr. [email protected] reduced its average tax bill by $48, increased 53 percent. tives and cultural backgrounds. President, FCPS Pride Andrea Worker Contributing Writer [email protected]

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The following incidents were reported from residence by the Fair Oaks District Police Station. 12700 block of Fair Lakes Circle, clothing from business ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: 2400 11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping block of Merrybrook Drive, April 24, Center, wallet from business around 4 p.m. The victim was walking 2400 block of Little Current Drive, when he was approached by two black package from residence men, who asked about his shoes. The 4200 block of Mazarin Place, license victim ignored the men and continued plates from vehicle to walk away when one of the suspects 11600 block of Monument Drive, knocked him to the ground. The sus- merchandise from business pects assaulted the victim and tried to 4700 block of West Ox Road, mer- take his shoes but were unsuccessful. chandise from business The victim sustained minor injuries. The APRIL 26 suspects are described as black men, one LARCENIES about 5’8”, 135 pounds wearing a white 13000 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, shirt and jeans. There is no description merchandise from business of the second suspect. STOLEN VEHICLES DISORDERLY CONDUCT: 11778 3800 block of Fairfax Ridge Road, Fair Oaks shopping center (Cheesecake 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Back Row (from left): Roberta Longworth, Fairfax County Park Foundation Executive Factory), April 17, 4:31 a.m. Officers APRIL 25 Director; Lane Brooks, Fairfax County Park Foundation Board Treasurer; Sagar Gupta, responded to the location for a report of LARCENIES a woman yelling and acting erratically. 13500 block of Eds Drive, computer eighth grader at Rachel Carson Middle School; Jasmine Carlos, eighth grader at Holmes When officers tried to speak with the from business Middle School; Kate Schlageter-Prettyman, fifth grader at Fairhill Elementary School; woman she continued to yell profanities APRIL 24 Sara Baldwin, Deputy Director of the Fairfax County Park Authority; and Cristin Bratt, while trying to enter the business. When LARCENIES Deputy Public Information Officer of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Front Row (from officers attempted to arrest the woman, 13500 block of Eds Drive, computer she tried to pull her arms away. The from business left): Kenzy Abdelmoneim, first grader at Medina Montessori School; Zoya Quraishi, woman also spit on one of the officers. APRIL 23 kindergarten homeschool student; and Lubabah Qazzaz, fourth grade homeschool A 26-year-old woman from Fairfax was LARCENIES student. charged with assault on law enforce- 11200 block of James Swart Circle, ment, disorderly conduct, and drunk in medications from business public. 11600 block of Monument Drive, MAY 1 merchandise from business Student Poets ‘Celebrate the Senses’ LARCENIES 4200 block of Ridge Top Road, Winners of the Fairfax County Park Authority’s by what they see, touch, taste, smell and feel in 12800 block of Knight Arch, lock from wheels from vehicle residence 4700 block of West Ox Road, mer- “Celebrate the Senses!” youth poetry contest were Fairfax parks. Two winners in each age category were 4200 block of Mazarin Place, license chandise from business honored on Saturday, April 21, at the SpringFest selected from 115 entries. The six winners received plate from vehicle APRIL 20 Fairfax celebration at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly. $100 parks prize packs and were invited to read their 9300 block of Van Arsdale Drive, LARCENIES In recognition of National Poetry Month in April, poems at Springfest Fairfax. The contest was sup- property from residence 13000 block of Fair Lakes Shopping APRIL 30 Center, merchandise from business the Park Authority invited children in grades kinder- ported in part by the Fairfax County Park Founda- LARCENIES 2800 block of Hunter Mill, keys from garten through eighth grade to write poems inspired tion. 13600 block of Cedar Run Lane, cash vehicle

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Cats benefit from being in a foster home. We need long- and short-term fosters for cats of all ages, mothers with litters and kittens on their own. Email [email protected]. Consider Fostering visit the website, click on Participate Adopt/Donate/Volunteer at www.lostdogrescue.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ May 2-8, 2018 ❖ 7 News

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Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Child turning 5 years old by Sept. 30? If so, contact your child’s school to make arrangements for kindergarten enrollment. Most schools begin getting information together now for parents of incoming kindergartners, and many host an orientation or open house. All

Photos by Tom Manning/The Connection kindergarten programs are full-day and located in FCPS elementary schools. Check your school’s webpage or contact the school directly for specific enrollment information and dates of orientationor visit www.fcps.edu/registration/ kindergarten-registration. Centre Ridge Elementary School in Centreville is open for kindergarten registration for the school year 2018-19. Forms and other information are available on line at https:// www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten- registration. They are also available in the front office. Call 703-227-2600 with questions. Greenbriar West Elementary School is now accepting information for next year’s Kindergarten classes. Families who live within the school’sr boundaries and have a child who will turn 5 years of age by Sept. 30, 2018, call the school office at 703-633-6700. THURSDAY/MAY 3 Pre-Prom at the National Mall PolicyMaker Series: The State of Transportation. 8-10 a.m. at Washington The Chantilly High School Prom was held on April 28 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston. Prior to the festivities, a Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, group of Chantilly students travelled to D.C. for pre-prom photos on the National Mall near the Lincoln Memo- Dulles. Join the Loudoun Chamber for an in- depth conversation with the region’s top rial Reflecting Pool. From left are: Isaac King, Meredith Spohn, Sebastian Abatzis, Kerry Platt, Matthew Bucko, transportation leaders and how they are working Rebecca Phares, Ryan Hodinko, Kylee Marciello, Marina Chaves, Anthony Logrono, Hailey Wallis, Liam to strengthen our transportation network Fitzgerald, Maddie Dintino, Tyler Friedmann, Heather Donnelly, and Sebastian Castillo. including Jack Potter (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) and Paul Wiedefeld (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority). $55 for members, $85 for future members. Register at www.loudounchamber.org. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 4-6 Volunteers Needed to Pack Meals. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Community members will fight world hunger by packing food for starving children through a partnership between New Hope Church (Lorton) and nonprofit Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). 16,000 local volunteers will feed 9,585 children for a year by packing nutritious ingredients into 583,333 bags in three days. Visit www.2018foodfight.com.

SATURDAY/MAY 5 Workshop for Siblings of Children with Special Needs. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Key Middle School, 6402 Franconia Road, Springfield. This Sibshop workshop is for 8-13-year-old siblings of Sebastian Abatzis and From left are: Isaac King, Anthony Logrono, Liam Fitzgerald, Rebecca Phares, children with special needs enrolled in Fairfax Kerry Platt. Kylee Marciello, Ryan Hodinko, and Matthew Bucko. County Public Schools. A pizza lunch will be provided. Visit www.fcps.edu/ spedconference2018. Free Sober Rides. Saturday, May 5, 7 p.m. through Sunday, May, 6, 4 a.m. Area residents, 21 and older, may download Lyft to their phones, then enter a code in the app’s “Promo” section to receive a no cost (up to $15) safe ride home. WRAP’s St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide promo code will be posted at 5 p.m. on May 5 on www.SoberRide.com. The SoberRide code is valid for the first 1,500 Lyft users who enter the code.

SATURDAY/MAY 12 Church Yard Sales. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Oakton Baptist Church of Chantilly, 14001 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Members of Oakton Baptist Church of Chantilly will be having individual Yard Sales in the church parking lot. Rain date is May 19. Call 703-631-1799.

THURSDAY/MAY 17 Safe Driving While Aging. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes Drive, Clifton. NV Rides will host workshops offering tips and best practices to help older drivers stay on the road safely, and Graduating Seniors (from left): Rebecca Phares, Kylee Marciello, Maddie for as long as possible. Free. RSVP requested at Dintino, and Heather Donnelly. Zach Carter and Kristine Chiang. [email protected] or 703 537-3070. 8 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 2-8, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Wellbeing Erasing the Stigma Mental Health advocates work to tear down barriers to treatment.

By Marilyn Campbell

t was during college when Laura Greenstein began to notice that something was not quite Iright. “I noticed that things that were creating anxiety on a daily basis, they weren’t just situ- Photo courtesy of Laura Greenstein ational,” she said. “My anxiety was grabbing onto Laura Greenstein is using her personal anything that it could. If I was running late, I would experience with anxiety to help others start to panic. Any small thing became a big issue.” who suffer from mental illness. “My mother has always been supportive, but when [my anxiety] got to a certain point some close friends ample, there is an assumption that people with men- and family began to stigmatize it,” said Greenstein, tal illness are violent or crazy, which is not true. How- who now works for the National Association for the ever, our belief in these myths can affect someone’s • Repairs Mentally Ill (NAMI) in Arlington. “They would say, ability to find employment or obtain housing.” • Designer frames ‘You’re not doing enough.’ It was difficult to feel that I “Education is a powerful tool in combating mental • Sunglasses wasn’t being fully accepted.” health stigma, and community-wide, mental health • Children frames • Difﬁcult prescriptions ﬁlled After months of therapy and recent session with a awareness campaigns are helpful,” added Isenberg. “In- accurately psychiatrist who prescribed medication, Greenstein said dividually, kids often search online to check out what • Eye exams…and much more! that she is beginning to feel some relief. She even their symptoms mean. Education from credible began blogging about her experience. “This was my websites, and those of mental health organizations 703-830-6377 first time sharing my story,” she said. “It’s been a re- often provide clarity and guidance for those seeking Expires June 30, 2018 EyeStreetOptical.com ally validating process. Being open can really improve help.” Independently owned and operated. your outlook.” Allowing those who might be experiencing symp- Chantilly Professional Building During May, Mental Health Awareness Month, toms of a mental illness to speak freely about their 3910 Centreville Road, Suite 100, Chantilly VA Greenstein and other mental health advocates are condition without fear of judgment can remove barri- sharing the ways in which negative perceptions about ers to treatment advises McLaughlin. “That means mental illnesses can impact those who suffer from it. asking how we can help, listening with an open mind, NAMI reports that approximately 1 in 5 adults and and being nonjudgmental,” she said. Sometimes it can children in the United States are experiencing mental be a tremendous help just to let someone know that illness in a given year. Only 41 percent of they have someone to lean on and that those adults received mental health treat- they are not alone.” ment, while slightly more than half of chil- More People can also fight the stigma of men- dren aged 8-15 received those services. See www.nami.org tal illness by being accepting and support- One of the roadblocks to treatment, say ive of people who are experiencing mental mental health professionals, is the stigma surrounding health issues, and by modeling this acceptance for their mental health. children, suggests Isenberg. “Employers can encour- “Micro-aggressions towards individuals with mental age employees to use mental health days as needed, illness are very common, such as assuming that some- and to permit longer lunch hours or flexible dismissal one with a mental illness is inferior, stupid, or not in or arrival at times to accommodate therapy appoint- control of their own behaviors,” said Jessica ments,” she said. “Similarly, schools can work with McLaughlin, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology families to allow kids to use free periods, lunch peri- at Montgomery College. “Because of our society’s ods, etc. to attend therapy when an after-school time misperceptions of mental illness, many individuals strug- is not available and the need for treatment is signifi- gling with mental health problems feel ashamed and cant.” isolated. They may even feel like it is not appropriate A family’s attitude about the mentally ill can affect to seek help. “[And] being on the receiving end of a child’s willingness to ask for help, advises Isenberg. these hurtful comments and beliefs actually worsens “A child who comes from a family that does not con- symptoms.” sider mental health issues to be real or problematic With a theme of “Cure Stigma,” NAMI activists are may be reluctant to share with her or his parents,” encouraging people to educate themselves and eradi- she said. “Similarly, kids whose friends stigmatize cate the stigma which can be a roadblock to those mental health issues, or kids who don’t talk much about who suffer from mental illness to get the treatment personal issues with friends, are often unsure about they need. They were afraid of being labeled, so they sharing with their friends. On the contrary, kids who suffered in silence. believe their families and friends will be sensitive and This is particularly true with teenagers and preteens, supportive to them are more likely to be open with advises Stacie Isenberg, Psy.D., a child psychologist them about any concerns they are having.” who specializes in anxiety disorders. “A mental illness McLaughlin says the conversation needs to happen stigma may cause a teen or pre-teen to be hesitant to on a national level. “One of the most important things admit to her or himself that they are having a mental our nation could do is make therapy services more health problem, to share with a parent, teacher, or easily accessible,” she said. “We should encourage in- pediatrician about their problem, and to seek mental dividuals to seek treatment, not make them feel em- health treatment,” she said. barrassed. There is nothing more courageous than The stigma surrounding mental illness is an impor- someone who is willing to advocate for their own tant issue that often goes unrecognized, says mental health.” McLaughlin. “Individuals with mental illness face both overt and covert discrimination,” she said. “For ex- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ May 2-8, 2018 ❖ 9 News 2018 County Volunteer Service Awards From Page 4 Volunteer Fairfax, which was es- people together, connecting volunteers, who do everything tablished in 1975, added: “Fairfax people and making volunteerism from helping with technology County has a unique culture and happen. Congratulations Volun- mentoring, supporting at-risk se- that includes volunteerism teer Fairfax and thank you so niors and working to combat through the roof … We would not much for everything you do for our homelessness, gave a total of be able to do as much as we do community.” 328,760 hours of service worth with volunteers if we didn’t have For more on Volunteer Fairfax, $7.9 million in support of the an organizational body pulling visit www.volunteerfairfax.org. Fairfax County community. Peggy Fox, Virginia Bureau Chief at WUSA9/CBS affiliate, served as event emcee. Many different awards were given out, including 2018 Bench- mark Awards for volunteering 100, 250, 500, or 1,000 hours; 2018 Community Champions who were selected by the Board of Su- pervisors honoring a volunteer in their districts who was dedicated to improving life in the county and

Photo by Steve Hibbard beyond; and 2018 Competitive Awards for youth, adult, and seniors in individuals and groups. “Today is all about recognizing the wonderful volunteers we have in Fairfax County,” said Elise Neil Bengtson, CEO of Volunteer Fairfax. “We’re giving them a plat- form so the county can understand Corporate Volunteer Program: Fannie Mae team with better where volunteers fill gaps Board Chairman Sharon Bulova. and meet the needs of the community and nonprofits at the same In the past year, Fannie Mae providing an employee to serve as time. Without volunteers, we employees have volunteered over a Fellow at no cost to Pathway could not get everything done that 400 hours with Pathway Homes, Homes for three months on-site we do. We have a tremendous a nonprofit organization providing and an additional three months wealth of experience and educa- housing and supportive services to after returning to Fannie Mae. The tion in this area so even when adults with serious mental illness Fellow, selected through a com- you’re older and retired, you can and other co-occurring disabilities petitive process of approximately do amazing things and feel good in Northern Virginia. In May, over 225 eligible employees, will focus and stay energized in this county 100 Fannie Mae staff members on identifying and mitigating bar- and be an active participant.” provided landscaping at four Path- riers that decrease the number of Added Rick Garza, Volunteer way homes where clients resided. affordable rental units available Fairfax board president: “This is a Volunteers also assembled bath- for special needs populations. signature event for Volunteer rooms sets and welcome kits for Pathway Homes President and Fairfax and Fairfax County and the new clients moving into their new CEO Dr. Sylisa Lambert-Woodard City of Fairfax to just honor so home. In total, their contribution said, “Pathway Homes greatly ap- many people who devote their of time and supplies estimates to preciates Fannie Mae’s innovative time outside of their working over $80,000, saving the agency and thoughtful approach to work- hours helping others, helping our funds that can be redirected to ing with nonprofits and applauds community be a better place.” support residents. Pathway Homes the effort they put forth to make Board of Supervisors Chairman also serves as a beta site for an sure the individuals served by the Sharon Bulova, who offered a emerging Fannie Mae Fellows pro- nonprofit truly benefit from their Fairfax County Proclamation to gram. This involves Fannie Mae partnership.”

10 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 2-8, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime You Mean Next Week The following incidents were reported by the Sully District Police Station. Tuesday? MALICIOUS WOUNDING: 14000 block of Woodland Ridge Drive, April 23, 1:56 a.m. Offic- ers responded to the residence for a report of a Today, Sunday, April 22, I am not on any real – or imag- shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim came to the home to visit friends. When ined, deadline pressure, quite different than my previ- he walked down into the basement, a man pulled ous column (“You Mean Tomorrow Tuesday?”), pub- out a gun and shot at the victim causing a minor lished April 25. This column isn’t due until nine days graze wound to his neck. The suspect fled from the house in an unknown direction. from now, since my copy editor returns from vacation STOLEN VEHICLE/DWI/NARCOTICS VIO- that Tuesday. And of course, since there’s no abbrevi- LATION/ARREST: 13000 block of Lee Jackson ated/immediate-type deadline, and it’s a relatively quiet Memorial Highway, April 21 around 1:15 a.m. An officer on patrol observed a vehicle swerve out of weekend at home (as opposed to the “triple threat” its lane. The officer ran the license plate and Tuesday I wrote about last week), Chino, in addition to learned the vehicle was stolen. Before he was able any of our other four cats, are nowhere to be found. to conduct a traffic stop, the driver of the stolen vehicle made a turn, pulled into a parking space, Certainly, they’re all sleeping. I mean, it is 12:30 pm. In and ran towards a wooded area. Officers saturated fact, as I get up to investigate, Chino is sleeping on the the area and the suspect was found passed out very same chair he ended up on last week. This week behind a townhome by a K9 unit. An 18-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested and charged however, when I have minimal deadline pressure, Chino with grand larceny, receiving stolen property, pos- has minimal Kenny interest. At present, he is not the session of marijuana, two counts of credit card least bit involved in the creative process, other than as a theft, DWI, fleeing from a law enforcement officer, and driving without a license. Other charges are point of reference, that is. also possible. And just as Chino is minding his own business – for now, TRAFFIC PURSUIT/DRIVING WHILE IN- I am able to mind mine and stay on task. It is so much TOXICATED: Route 28 at I-66, April 12, 3:40 a.m. An officer initiated a traffic stop but the car sped easier to do so when my writing pad is not the exact away and a chase began. The driver failed to keep midpoint and/or crossroads for where Chino is and for the car on the road as it left Route 28 towards where he wants to be. Therefore, I have no excuses for Westfields Boulevard and crashed into a stormwater retention pond. The car came to rest not maintaining a creative flow as pen is put to paper. on the embankment and the driver ran away. Af- No cat interruptions or interference whatsoever. To ter a short foot pursuit, officers caught a quote my late father, I have no “encumbrances” – at the 27-year-old woman from Woodbridge and charged her with driving while intoxicated – second offense moment. within 5 years, disregarding police signal to stop, More so even than Chino walking right to left across my driving on a revoked license – second offense, and desk (and back of course). I just received an email from refusal of blood or breath test. BURGLARY: 4100 Chantilly Lace Court, April my oncologist, yes on the weekend, telling me that my 10 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Someone entered two scans taken on Wednesday, April 18, continue to the residence and stole property. Detectives are show “stable.” News, with which I’m extremely fond of investigating. BURGLARY: 5600 Block of Gosling Drive, April writing – properly, I can live. As much as I could likewise 9, 7 p.m. A person entered the residence and stole live with tumor “shrinkage” as well, I am ALWAYS property. pleased when I see my new favorite word: “stable,” in APRIL 30 LARCENIES any communication from my doctor. For a cancer 4300 block of Chantilly Shopping Center, wal- patient still undergoing treatment – as I am, or for any let from business cancer patient in remission, a “stable” result is hardly the 13300 block of Connor Drive, package from residence problem. The problem is growth and/or movement or 14400 block of Woodmere Court, cell phone and appearance elsewhere in the body. (For lung cancer plants from residence patients, movement to the brain, which occurs in approximately 30 percent of patients, is the predomi- Westfields Triathlon nant worry. As such, I get a brain MRI regularly.) So, no scan-result pressure. No post-chemo side-effect This Sunday pressure. No newspaper and/or deadline pressure. And no cat-related pressure compounding any of the afore- The Westfields Triathlon is Sunday, May mentioned pressures. Ergo, the ‘pressure’ is officially off. 6, at 7 a.m. The race starts and ends at the And when the ‘pressure’ is off, my creativeness is on. Cub Run Rec Center, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd. Though this may not be the best column I’ve ever writ- in Chantilly, and is organized by the Westfields Business Owners Association. ten, it’s certainly been one with the least amount of Proceeds benefit Team Rubicon and PRS ‘encumbrances.’ (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services). Reg- And speaking of my father, Barry, who died in in 2006, ister at http://rev3tri.com/westfields/reg- and now my mother, Celia, who died two years later, istration/. almost to the day, what I am particularly grateful for is Team Rubicon’s primary mission is pro- the timing of my diagnosis/prognosis: it all happened viding disaster relief to those affected by after they had died. They never knew. My first symptom natural disasters, be they domestic or in- manifested four weeks after my widowed mother was ternational. By pairing the skills and expe- laid to rest. They both know now though as I regularly riences of military veterans with first re- update them when I visit their gravesites at the ceme- sponders, medical professionals, and tech- tery. And though the conversations are mostly one- nology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to sided, still, it brings me comfort and a peculiar sort of joy provide the greatest service and impact to share the details of my treatment and the miscellane- possible. For more information, see https:/ ous pressures I experience, some of which I’ve men- /teamrubiconusa.org/mission/. tioned and some of which I haven’t. Many of those my PRS exists so that individuals living with parents knew about, and were often topics of discussion mental illness, substance use disorders, mild – while they were alive. intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum I was lucky then and I continue to be lucky now. Great disorders, and anyone who faces life crises parents before and an amazingly fortunate post-cancer- can achieve safety, personal wellness, recov- diagnosis after. Whoever I have to thank: thank you. ery and community integration. For further information, go to https://prsinc.org/ about/our-history/. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ May 2-8, 2018 ❖ 11 Entertainment

Submit entertainment announcements at Liberty Middle School, 6801 Union at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- Mill Road, Clifton. Liberty Middle endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. School PTA will hold a vendor fair Photos/artwork encouraged. fundraiser with a large variety of vendors, activities, and food items. Enjoy food, fun, and music. THURSDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 3-6 Admission is free. Email Centreville Library Book Sale. [email protected]. Thursday, noon-8:30 p.m.; Friday, 10 Fundraiser and Book Fair. At a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- Barnes and Noble Store, 12193 Fair 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-3 p.m. at Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. The Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Fairfax Station Railroad Museum St. Germain Drive, Centreville. volunteers will introduce visitors to Proceeds benefit the library and its life in Fairfax Country during the patrons. Free admission. For more 1800s. Local authors will sign books information call the library at 703- available for sale. The Museum will 830- 2223 or visit receive a percentage of sales for most friendsofcentrevillelibrary.blogspot.com. purchases. Visit www.fairfax- station.org, or www.facebook.com/ FFXSRR. Call 703-425-9225. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 4-6 Chantilly Library Book Sale. Friday, SATURDAY-FRIDAY/MAY 12-18 May 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, May Holistic Wellbeing. At Sant 6, 1-4 p.m. Chantilly Regional Mirankari Mission, 4501 Pleasant Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Valley Road, Chantilly. Free. Swami Chantilly. Great selection of gently Mukundananda is a renowned used books, DVDs, CDs and audio teacher of Spirituality, Yoga and books for children and adults. Meditation. He is the founder of Sponsored by Friends of the Chantilly unique yogic system JKYog also Regional Library. Free admission. Call known as Yoga for Body, Mind and 703-502-3883 or visit Soul. Part one covers the following www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events. five Healthy sciences: Yoga, Pranayam, Subtle Body Relaxation, Roop Dhyan Meditation and Science SATURDAY/MAY 5 of Healthy Diet. Part Two are Civil War Fortifications Tour. 8:30 discourses on the Topic - 7 Mindsets a.m.-4 p.m., meet for a brief for Success in Life and Beyond. The orientation at 8 a.m. at the Fairfax schedule is as follows: 05/12 – 05/ Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Photo by Bonnie Hobbs 13 (Sat.-Sun.) Yoga & Meditation: Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Jazz & Pizzazz 4:30–5:45 p.m.; Discourses: 5:45– Blake Myers, noted Civil War 7:30 p.m.; 05/14 – 05/17 (Mon.- Historian, will lead a tour of Civil With songs and dances by the ShowStoppers and music by the Chantilly Jazz, the 32nd Thurs.) Yoga & Meditation: 6– 7:15 War fortifications in the Clifton area annual Jazz & Pizzazz extravaganza takes this stage this week at Chantilly High. Show p.m.; Discourses:7:15– 9 p.m.; 05/ as well as Centreville’s Confederate 18 (Friday) Life Transformational Military Railroad, Saint John’s times are Friday-Saturday, May 4-5, at 7 p.m.; tickets are $10 and are available at Workshop from 6– 9 p.m. Free Church and cemetery, Mount Gilead www.chantillychoral.org. vegetarian dinner provided every and several other preserved Civil War day. Contact 703-901-3731 or visit fortifications. $20 for Museum [email protected] or www.campaigncontribution.com/ will host the Potomac Module Crew the website: https://www.jkyog.org/ members, $30 for non-members. Visit call 703-830-3271. contribution.asp?id=1556&jid= or and their HO Gauge model trains. events/7-Mindsets-Chantilly-VA- www.fairfax-station.org/tours.html Derby Day in Centreville. 5:30-7 by mailing a check to Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 2018/ or call 703-425-9225. p.m. at Alto Plaza, 5800 Old NorthernVirginiaGOP.com, 13680 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax- Annual Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-noon in Centreville Road, Centreville. NOVA Bent Tree Circle, #403, Centreville, station.org, www.facebook.com/ SUNDAY/MAY 13 front of Giant Food, 5615 Stone GOP PAC Kentucky Derby Day VA 20121. Call 703-502-0161. FFXSRR, or call 703-425-9225. Model Train Show & Mother’s Day Road, Sully Station, Centreville. Fundraiser. Be on the Host Clifton 5K Run. 6-9 p.m. in the Town Celebration. 1-4 p.m. at Fairfax Perennials, annuals and herbs for Committee as a sponsor of the event of Clifton, at the intersection of Station Railroad Museum, 11200 sale by Centreville Garden Club. for as little as $100 which includes 2 Clifton Road, Newman Road and WEDNESDAY/MAY 9 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Proceeds maintain planter boxes at tickets to the event. Consider joining Main Street. Calling all runners and Shore Stories. 6:30-9 p.m. at The Northern Virginia NTRAK Sully Governmental Center and other the Host Committee at the higher walkers – register for the 21st Annual Centreville Library, 14200 St. members will hold an N gauge T- civic projects. Learn more at levels, such as Patron ($250-5 Clifton Caboose Twilight Run, a 5K Germaine Drive, Centreville. Join us TRAK model train show at the centrevillegardenclub.blogspot.com, tickets), Benefactor ($500-10 tickets) run and a 1-mile run/walk that winds for a Special Screening and museum. Moms receive a special email or Co-Host ($1,000-20 tickets). its way through scenic Virginia horse Discussion of Shore Stories, exposing gift. Museum members and moms, Donate online at https:// country. The family-friendly event the impacts of offshore drilling on free; adults 16 and over, $4; children includes a post-race party with coastal communities and the climate. 5-15, $2; under 4, free. Visit refreshments and live music. 5k run, Free. Email [email protected] or www.fairfax-station.org, $21; 1-mile fun run/walk, $15. Visit visit virginia2.sierraclub.org/. www.facebook.com/FFXSRR or call www.signmeup.com/123989 to 703-425-9225. register by Wednesday, May 2; after May 2, register on site. Call 703-968- SATURDAY/MAY 12 0740 or visit www.cliftonva.org/ Liberty Vendor Fair. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. events/clifton-5k-race. Festival to Fight Cancer. 6:30 p.m. at Centreville High School track, 6001 Union Mill Road, Clifton. Centreville’s Wildcats vs. Cancer club is holding a neon, nighttime, glow run featuring a 1-mile fun run/walk and 2-mile race. The fun includes a dance party on the infield, DIY glow

face-painting, a selfie station with Photo by Tom DiBartolo props, vendors, raffle-prize drawings and free, post-race food and beverages. Prizes will be awarded for the best glowing costumes. Signups are now open to participate at runsignup.com/Race/VA/Clifton/ FestivaltoFightCancer. Registration is Photo courtesy of the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum $20 and, this year, all proceeds will The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. go to Team Mathias (www.teammathias.org/). Email [email protected] for Two-Day HO Gauge Model Train Show more. Boys racing round and round at the Cub Carnival. The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum will host the Potomac Module Crew and their HO Gauge model trains. Saturday, May 5, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, May 6, noon- SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 5-6 4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Two-Day HO Gauge Model Train Cub Scout Carnival Station. The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum will host the Potomac Module Crew Show. Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; Games, prizes, and fun. Pack 1860 invites boy and now girls (K-5th grades) and and their HO Gauge model trains. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, Sunday, noon-4 p.m. at the Fairfax their families for a fun evening at a scout-run carnival. Come learn about Cub Scouts free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call 703-425- Station Railroad Museum, 11200 – now open to boys and girls. Wednesday, May 16, 7-8 p.m. at Union Mill Elemen- 9225.Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visit Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. tary School, 13611 Springstone Drive, Clifton. Free. Email [email protected] www.fairfax-station.org, www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call 703-425-9225. The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum for more. 12 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 2-8, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com