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Rev. Scott Sammler- “It’s not the end. And it’s Michael was part of going to happen. I predict statewide effort. By it will be here by this time

Tim Peterson By Tim Peterson next year, if not before. The Connection It’s on the move.” “ would expect most people wouldn’t — Rev. Dr. Robin H. Gorsline

/The Connection want to get married on the spot by a Iminister they don’t even know,” said ginia, the original ban on gay marriage was Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, minister approved by voters. of Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church In a statement, president of the D.C.- in Burke. Sammler-Michael, himself from based National Organization for Marriage Fairfax, was one of 30 clergymen around Brian Brown said, “We had called upon the and 60 across the state Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael went to the Fairfax Courthouse to meet Court to take this step and are gratified that that had been organized and planned to be anyone who might have come out in response to the Supreme Court’s they will now be able to carefully consider present at local courthouses on Thursday, decision to postpone legal gay marriage in Virginia. the issues.” Sammler-Michael and Gorsline Aug. 21. were greatly disappointed by the latest rul- On that day, Virginia’s ban on same-sex protesters.” Yet Herring was also in favor of the Supreme ing, but maintain a positive outlook. marriage was supposed to be effectively Rev. Dr. Robin H. Gorsline, president and Court’s action postponing allowing gay “Change happens,” said Sammler-Michael. overturned by February’s decision from the CEO of POFEV, was going to be on hand in marriage to take place. His stated concern “I tend to be optimistic. I try to have the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Richmond for the same purpose, “with my was preventing legal ambiguity for gay long view of history. Even if it happens, in Richmond. Immediately after that initial husband of 17 years,” he said. “Thursday couple who would have married on Thurs- the end, it’s for good reasons.” ruling, the Richmond-based group People was our 15th anniversary of our commit- day, just to potentially have their marriages of Faith for Equality in Virginia ment ceremony in Brooklyn, N.Y. We nullified by a future ruling. THE ACCOTINK CHURCH MINISTER (POFEV) had begun planning for the ban’s would’ve been thrilled of course to have “I understood [Herring’s] reasoning,” said rode his bike to the courthouse in Fairfax strike down to take effect. been able to get married here. Of course, it Sammler-Michael. “He didn’t want to have on Thursday anyway, just in case there were POFEV wanted there to be a mixed-faith didn’t happen.” to untangle a lot of people’s marriages who demonstrators representing either side of showing at courthouses across the state, were legally wed.” the ruling. By the time he arrived — mid- with clergymen offering information, a calm BY THE EVENING on Wednesday the “I admire him a great deal,” Gorsline said. morning — there was nothing but typical presence and the opportunity for couples 20th, it was released that the U.S. Supreme “I would say to him: We’ve lived with that traffic in and out of the main entrance. “It’s to marry immediately after securing a li- Court would delay on Virginia’s enforce- kind of uncertainty for so long; we would’ve an amazing time to live through all this cense — thanks to Virginia’s zero wait time ment of the overturned ban. Same-sex been happy to at least have had a taste of stuff,” said Sammler-Michael, “where it policy. couples would have to wait for weeks, per- legal marriage. We’re sadly still very used looks like we’ve regressed 40 years; but you “This is when people would be in danger haps months, for the Court to make another to the fact that there’s always somebody take a couple steps forward, a couple steps of being harassed,” added Sammler- ruling based on petitions from Virginia and who thinks we should wait — we’ll upset back. You’ve gotta hope that you can enjoy Michael, who performed marriages in Wash- several other states with bans on gay mar- somebody. We’re accustomed to it.” the show.” ington D.C. this past Valentine’s Day and is riage. On the opposite side of the issue, anti- “It’s only a delay,” said Gorsline. “It’s not no stranger to demonstrators. “We wanted Unique to Virginia was the fact that Gov- gay marriage groups are applauding the the end. And it’s going to happen. I predict to be there so people didn’t have to look far ernor Terry McAuliffe and Attorney general Court’s patience and respect for the gov- it will be here by this time next year, if not and wide. Or help them if there were any Mark Herring refused to defend the ban. erning rights of individual states. In Vir- before. It’s on the move.” Samantha Bird Wins Gold in Ulman Cancer Fund Triathlon granted.” level fitness, Bird trains between eight Iron Girl all-female Bird, an intelligence and 10 hours per week during the sum- consultant for the mili- mer. race took place in tary, has lived in Burke Her husband is also into triathlon and for four years with her ultra-endurance races, so they take turns Ellicott City, Md. husband and twin 5- watching the children while the other

Photo courtesy Samantha Bird By Tim Peterson year-old girls. She’s one trains. Unless they get a sitter. competed in triathlons “I think it’s a great example for my The Connection periodically since high kids,” Bird said. “I think it inspires them school, but focused on to get outside and exercise. They want inishing more than 10 seconds swimming during a ca- to do a race, so next year we’ll look for a ahead of her closest competitor, reer on the varsity team mini.” FBurke resident Samantha Bird at West Point. With or without her husband, Bird was the overall champion at the Iron Girl Though Iron Girl was enjoys the camaraderie of training part- all-female sprint triathlon held in Ellicott a sprint distance — .62- ners. She works out with Ignite Endur- City, Md. on Aug. 17. Her time of mile swim, 16-mile bike, ance, a Washington, D.C.-based triathlon 1:26:46.91 beat out roughly 1,700 other 3.4-mile run — Bird is a team, as well as Team Red, White, and athletes; all of them competed to ben- decorated veteran of Derek and Samantha Bird, of Burke, stand un- Blue, a nonprofit organization aimed at efit the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young longer races. Earlier in characteristically still after completing the helping veterans reintegrate into society Adults. 2014 she captured victo- Naylor’s Beach Triathlon. through athletics. “It’s always an honor to win,” said Bird. ries in the Naylor’s “I just enjoy participating and meet- “You never know who’s going to show Beach Triathlon and Culpeper Triathlon — completed three Ironman triathlons. “Those ing unique people through training and up. There’s definitely a lot of fast people both “international” distances: 1500-meter were all pre-kids,” said Bird. racing,” Bird said. “It’s a supportive and in the area so you never take a win for swim, 24-mile bike, 10K run. She’s also To prepare and maintain competition- outgoing community.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 ❖ 3 News Fall for the Book in September Local book festival Where and When with something for The 2014 Fall for the Book Festival will be held Sept. 11-18 at many Fairfax County locations. General information is at: www.fallforthebook.org/ everyone. Scheduling: http://fallforthebook.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ FftBFestivalProgram2014.pdf By David Siegel Sponsors for the 2014 Fall for the Book are at: http://fallforthebook.org/ The Connection Photos contributed sponsors/ Note: Fall for the Book is debuting an app, the “FftB” app. The “FftB” app provides a guide to the festival . It is free; sponsored by the Fairfax our opportunity to be County Public Library. For more app information go to: http:// part of a literary cel- fallforthebook.org/2014/08/04/festival-launches-smartphone-app/ Yebration is about to ar- rive. The annual Fall for is “a rich, cross-pollinating festi- pecially wonderful because it has the Book Festival begins on Sept. val for everyone, authors included. something for everybody”. She 11. It is a week-long, multi-venue L.M. Elliott Barb Goffman I’ve always come away inspired will be talking about her mystery affair with free events at locations and with new ideas.” She will be short-story collection, “Don’t Get throughout Fairfax County, and discussing her “Across a War- Mad, Get Even.” It contains stories beyond. tossed Sea” the final novel in a both previously published and From some of America’s best- WWII trilogy and companion to new. Her story “The Lord Is My known writers, to emerging “Under a War-torn Sky”, the story Shamus,” won the Macavity Award names, the Festival showcases a of a downed pilot and the French last year for best short mystery range of authors, including from Resistance, which has been on story. Fairfax County. Of the Festival’s Fairfax County Public School’s Andrews will be moderating a 150 authors, Fairfax County au- summer reading lists. session. Her latest book is “The thors include Young Adult author Grove noted that “any event that Good, the Bad, and the Emus.” She L.M. Elliott (Great Falls), Historian focuses on the importance of the sees her work as “a humorous tra- Tim Grove (Fairfax), mystery writ- written word and the joy of read- ditional series” set in a small ficti- ers Kathryn O’Sullivan (Reston), ing is valuable.” And history tious Virginia location with its Barb Goffman (Herndon) and doesn’t have to be “boring”. He woman protagonist involved “in Donna Andrews (Reston) to name will discuss “A Grizzly in the Mail sleuthing when one of her friends a few. and Other Adventures in American or family members is in trouble.” For O’Sullivan, the book festival History.” Andrews will “usually look for a “brings people of all ages and Tim Grove Kathryn O’Sullivan It is a collection built upon his situation that can give rise to hu- backgrounds together who wish to many years as a public historian. mor and homicide.” celebrate the joy of reading and mystery writers panel discussing joys “ writing about fun, strong He is currently with the National Come on down to the Fall for the writing.” her latest book in the series “Mur- women.” Air and Space Museum. Book and find some additions for She will be participating on a der on the Hoof.” O’Sullivan en- According to Elliott, the festival To Goffman, the Festival “is es- your reading list.

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mum age of 12. Educational Leadership. The award recipients will be Farmers Market With four ride options (11 miles, 30 miles, 50 miles and honored at the Northern Virginia Leadership Awards 62 miles) the ride enjoys the fall temperatures and scen- luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 at Waterford at on Thursdays ery through the hills of Northern Virginia. All rides begin Fair Oaks. Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., the Fairfax County at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (8900 For a complete awards description, a link to the nomi- Government Center hosts a farmers market in its park- Little River Turnpike) in Fairfax, at 7:30 a.m. nation form, and information on the November lun- ing lot. The Government Center is at 12000 Govern- Registration begins at 7 a.m. All ride options are sup- cheon, visit the Leadership Fairfax website at ment Center Pkwy. in Fair Oaks, and the next markets ported with rest stops, SAG vehicle support, mechanical www.leadershipfairfax.org/NVLA or Click Here. Nomi- are slated for Aug. 28 and Sept. 4. support, merchant sponsorship and light refreshments. The nations are due by 4:00 pm on September 15, 2014. ride is hosted by the JCCNV and its sponsors. For registra- tion information, visit www.active.com or email Del. Filler-Corn to Hold [email protected]. Call 703-323-0880 or visit Citizens Police Academy www.jccnv.org for details. People interested in law enforcement and who’d like August Office Hours to learn about the Fairfax County Police Department Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41st District) - Burke, and meet many of those who serve in it may now do Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Springfield — will hold August Leadership Fairfax so. They may apply to join the Sept. 11-Nov. 15 session office hours at the newly opened Peets (8938 Burke of the Citizens Police Academy. It’s a free, 10-week pro- Lake Rd., Springfield) from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Satur- Opens Nominations to gram put on by the Police Department and is open to day, Aug. 30. No appointment necessary. Please drop people who live or work in this county. by. Honor Community Leaders Participants complete some 40 hours of learning to Leadership Fairfax (LFI) has announced that nominations gain a better understanding of and appreciation for are open for the 18th annual Northern Virginia Leadership police via a combination of lectures, tours and hands- Cycle Fest Set for Sept. 14 Awards (NVLA), celebrating the leaders who make a dif- on activities. The community is invited to the 5th Annual North- ference in our community. Topics covered include the 911 Call Center, patrol, ern Virginia Cycle Fest ride on Sunday, Sept. 14. Cycle LFI invites the community to nominate an individual or traffic stops, Adult Detention Center, gangs, financial Fest benefits the Wounded Warrior Project and Wash- organization who exemplifies community-wide leadership, crimes and SWAT team. ington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA). The ride is vision, innovation, courage, and inspiration. To apply, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/ open to all experienced riders who are comfortable Four awards are presented to recognize Trustee Leader- services/citizens-police-academy.htm or email riding on roads with traffic - with a suggested mini- ship; Non-Profit Leadership; Corporate Leadership; and [email protected].

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Photo by Jon Roetm Isabel Obregon, left, and the Robinson field hockey team went undefeated and won Pool B during the two-day Under the Lights tournament on Monday and Tuesday at Lee High School. Robinson Wins Pool B

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Senior quarterback Patrick Riley and the Woodson offense are transitioning to new at UTL Tournament head coach Mike Dougherty’s up-tempo spread scheme. he Robinson field fully,” Arnsmeyer said of Saffin. T hockey team went un- “She distributes [and] she’s just defeated during the an all-around strong player.” Woodson Football Trying two-day Under the Lights tour- Junior Katie O’Loughlin also nament at Lee High School on scored three goals during the Monday and Tuesday, capturing tournament. Clark, a junior, the Pool B championship. scored two goals, and junior To Get ‘Back on the Map’ On Monday, Robinson de- Georgia Boley, senior Alex Cole feated West Springfield, 2-1, and junior Tamara Honeycutt and South Lakes, 1-0. Both each scored one. ing unit. New head coach games were played on grass. On Arnsmeyer said Saffin, “It was a very tough transition because you hear Tuesday, the Rams beat Stuart, O’Loughlin and seniors Addie ‘up-tempo spread offense’ and you’re like, ‘yeah, Dougherty brings up- 5-0, and Centreville, 3-0. Both Walsh and Isabel Obregon will that’s awesome,’” senior quarterback Patrick Riley games were played on turf. be key contributors this season. said. “But once you get to running it live, you’re like, tempo spread offense. “I think we started off rough Obregon transferred from ‘this is quick.’” because it was on grass and it Woodson. By Jon Roetman Riley returns for his second season as Woodson’s was difficult,” second-year “She’s just very aggressive,” The Connection starting signal caller. Dougherty said Riley has a Robinson head coach Lindsay Arnsmeyer said of Obregon, chance to thrive in the team’s new offense. Arnsmeyer said. “The adjust- “and her hits are out of control ike Dougherty was leaving the Stone “He’s a leader in our offense,” Dougherty said. “It’s ment back to turf was very help- sometimes — they’re so good.” wall Jackson football program after really designed around the quarterback being the ful.” Robinson (4-0) will host six seasons when someone asked the statistical leader on every front. … He’s a competi- M Robinson secured an unde- Yorktown at 4 p.m. on Thurs- location of his next head-coaching tor, he’s smart and he has a real high football IQ.” feated record by shutting out day, Aug. 28. stop. Senior wide receiver Conor McLaughlin will be Conference 5 opponent “At first, I started off with a Woodson, Dougherty replied. Riley’s top target on the outside, while senior China Centreville. Junior Charlotte team that only won two games The response: “Where’s that?” Moon will be a factor at inside receiver. Senior re- Clark scored in the first half to the previous season,” said W.T. Woodson High School is located in Fairfax. ceivers Will Cogan and Andrew Snodgrass, junior give the Rams a 1-0 lead, and Arnsmeyer, a former Chantilly The football program, however, is lost in a state of receiver Jack Caldwell and sophomore receiver/tight freshman Lisa Saffin added a assistant who took over at anonymity after four losing seasons. In 2009, the end Torin Shanahan will also figure into the passing pair of goals in the second half. Robinson in 2013. “… now Cavaliers finished 11-2 and reached the Division 6 game. Helping Riley with the ground game will be Saffin tied for the team lead we’re really looking to be com- Northern Region championship game. Since then, senior running back Brian Smiga. with three goals during the petitive.” Woodson has a record of 10-30 and has failed to win “He’s got great feet,” Dougherty said, “and he runs tournament. more than three games in a season. really hard for small guy.” “She controls the ball beauti- — Jon Roetman Dougherty, who led Stonewall Jackson to the 6A Senior running back Jacob Oleyar and sophomore North region semifinals in 2013, will attempt to turn Alex Olson could also see some carries. Woodson football back into a winner. Along the offensive line, senior tackle Lion “We’re trying to get on the map,” Dougherty said Nitschke is one of the Cavaliers’ biggest players at 6 recently. “… We want to change the way that people feet 6, 260 pounds. Junior guard Mike Fox and se- view us and the way we view ourselves.” nior center Josh Kim will also be contributors. How do you change the culture of a football pro- gram? DEFENSIVELY, Woodson will operate out of a base “The key thing is getting them out of their comfort four-man front. Dougherty said the secondary is the zone,” Dougherty said. “We’re gaining ground on that strength of the unit, led by safeties McLaughlin and but we still have a long way to go.” Moon, and cornerbacks Jack Caldwell, a junior, and Thomas Anderson, a senior. OFFENSIVELY, Dougherty has eliminated comfort Junior Chris Gardner and senior James Strasser by installing an up-tempo spread attack. After oper- are impact players along the defensive line, and jun- ating out of the methodical wing-T in recent sea- ior middle linebacker Nolan Brahmey is the group’s sons, the Cavaliers are now hustling to the line of signal caller. Senior captain Michelle Heinitz scored seven goals scrimmage in practice, trying to run three or four Woodson opens the 2014 season on the road for the host Lee field hockey team during the two- plays every minute. against Oakton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. The day Under the Lights tournament on Monday and The idea of a hurry-up offense appealed to players Cavaliers’ first home game is Sept. 5 against Tuesday. The Lancers finished runner-up in Pool A, at first, Dougherty said, until they realized how much Robinson. winning three of four games while outscoring their work was involved. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Back to School: Good Steps, Good Intentions @BurkeConnection An independent, locally owned weekly he first day of school in Fairfax not impossible although some school systems (eg, lower rates of depression) health, safety newspaper delivered to County is Tuesday, Sept. 2, but would have you believe that it can’t be done. It’s (eg, drowsy driving crashes), academic perfor- homes and businesses. Published by TMonday, Sept. 8 is the beginning time to make that change in Fairfax County. mance, and quality of life.” Local Media Connection LLC of something important. The science is undisputed. From the abstract: You can read the report here: http:// 1606 King Street For the first time in decades, elementary “A substantial body of research has now dem- pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/ Alexandria, Virginia 22314 school students will have a full day of school onstrated that delaying school start times is 2014/08/19/peds.2014-1697.full.pdf Free digital edition delivered to on Mondays instead of being sent home hours an effective countermeasure to chronic sleep Back to school nights begin this week and run your email box. Go to early. This action makes so much sense loss and has a wide range of potential into October. For parents and students, there is connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe in for families with children in elemen- Editorial benefits to students with regard to no more important event that to turn up at Back tary school. The ability of Superinten- physical and mental health, safety, and to School Nights for your children, introduce NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, dent Karen Garza to facilitate this academic achievement. The American yourself to teachers and open the lines of com- Call: 703-778-9410 change to go into effect right away is remark- Academy of Pediatrics strongly supports the munication. Here is a link to a daunting list of e-mail: [email protected] able, and we hope a promise for more changes efforts of school districts to optimize sleep in Back to School Nights in Fairfax County: ahead. students and urges high schools and middle http://www.fcps.edu/news/backtoschool/ Kemal Kurspahic Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 Earlier this week, the American Academy of schools to aim for start times that allow stu- bts-chonological.shtml [email protected] Pediatrics issued a policy statement calling for dents the opportunity to achieve optimal lev- Amna Rehmatulla later start times — not earlier than 8:30 a.m. — els of sleep (8.5–9.5 hours) and to improve — Mary Kimm, Editorial Assistant for high school and middle school students. It’s physical (eg, reduced obesity risk) and mental [email protected] 703-778-9410 ext.427 [email protected]

Janelle Germanos Community Reporter 703-364-8161 Help Students Prepare for a Healthy School Year [email protected] Jon Roetman By John C. Cook who don’t. Teens that eat frequent to the point, I know that no meal Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 Commentary [email protected] Supervisor (R-Braddock Dis- family meals are also more likely is a good one if kids won’t eat it. @jonroetman trict) to have better relationships with The Real Food For Kids organi- Victoria Ross their parents and eat healthier zation has been a leader in find- County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 s the summer draws to meals. August is Family Meals ing collaborative ways to in- [email protected] a close and parents look Month, so there is no better time crease the quantities of healthy A ADVERTISING: ahead to the school to make gathering around the foods in Fairfax County Public For advertising information year, the change in daily rou- kitchen table a priority. Schools and supporting pro- e-mail: tine offers an opportunity to Fairfax County Public Schools grams that educate students and [email protected] change our routine meals. Set- has already taken steps to im- their families on making Steve Hogan ting our students and families prove the nutrition in school healthier lifestyle choices. Real Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 [email protected] up for success can come in meals. Over the next three years, Food For Kids Executive Director, many forms. Eating better FCPS will implement fruit and JoAnne Hammermaster said, Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 meals and more frequently as vegetable bars in all middle and “School food is an incredibly im- [email protected] families are just two ways we high schools, and eliminate addi- portant determinant to children’s Debbie Funk as parents can help our stu- tional artificial additives, dyes, health outcomes as well as their National Sales dents excel. and preservatives. The schools academic success, behavior and 703-778-9444 [email protected] Eating dinner as a family can will also implement a local pur- well-being in and out of school.” have an enormous impact on the chase preference policy to bring This school year let’s take small Editor & Publisher health of kids. The National Cen- fresher produce to students. steps that can mean big successes Mary Kimm ter on Addiction and Substance These are good first steps. Hope- for our kids. Better food and more 703-778-9433 [email protected] Abuse at Columbia University times per week are almost one and fully, more will follow. As a par- time eating as family will help put @MaryKimm found that “teens who have din- a half times less likely to report ent, I am concerned about the our students on the path to a Executive Vice President ner with their families at least five high levels of stress” than teens quality of school meals and, more healthy, happy school year. Jerry Vernon [email protected]

Letters to the Editor Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Managing Editor trouble finding or maintaining fere with learning at almost three community’s working poor with a Kemal Kurspahic Facing housing for their families. times the rate of other children. fresh start toward stable housing Photography: Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel At Good Shepherd Housing & Children should never have to and a better life. Art/Design: Homelessness Family Services, a 40-year-old wonder where they’ll be sleeping Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: To the Editor: homeless services and affordable on any given night. In our County David Levine Geovani Flores In his opinion piece housing provider serving the some 700 children do wonder. Executive Director Special Assistant to the Publisher (“Homelessness: Source of Trauma Mount Vernon community, we have Here at Good Shepherd Hous- Good Shepherd Housing Jeanne Theismann for Children,” Connectionm Au- seen many such families struggling ing, we work hard to ameliorate 703-778-9436 [email protected] gust 13-19, 2014), Dean Klein, the to access affordable housing. They the problems these homeless chil- @TheismannMedia Director of Fairfax County’s Office are living on the brink of dren face. We ensure that formerly to Prevent and End Homelessness, homelessness — or are, in fact, ex- homeless children in our housing Write CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 clearly enumerated the reality for periencing a spell of homelessness. programs do not miss out on edu- Circulation Manager: The Connection welcomes views Ann Oliver hundreds of homeless families and Last year we helped nearly 120 of cational, social and recreational on any public issue. [email protected] their children in the County. While these families in our area to find activities simply because their The deadline for all material is most of them are working, these permanent affordable housing. families have low-incomes. noon Friday. Send to: families do not earn enough in- As Dean Klein noted, the conse- Because of generously donated come for them to access affordable quences of homelessness do not funds, we provide these children Letters to the Editor housing. According to a study com- end quickly. Especially when chil- with school supplies and new win- The Connection pleted by George Mason University dren are involved and have suf- ter coats and pay for their after 1606 King St. Alexandria VA 22314 in 2012, nearly half the households fered the trauma of homelessness, school activities and summer Call: 703-917-6444. earning less than $40,000 in an- the effects may be lifelong. More- camps. By e-mail: nual income in the Mount Vernon over, they suffer from emotional At Good Shepherd Housing we [email protected] and Woodlawn communities have or behavioral problems that inter- are doing all we can to provide our

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From Page 7 Road, 22079 Lorton. Jamie B. House to see the work of artists of Historic Fairfax City Walking Gregory will educate artists on the the Springfield Art Guild. 703-642- FRIDAY/SEPT. 12 Tours. 11 a.m. Ratcliffe-Allison importance of artist insurance and an 5173. Old Town Plaza Series House, 10386 Main Street, Fairfax. SATURDAY/SEPT. 6-SUNDAY/SEPT. 28 affordable way to get it. http:// Performance by Fairfax-McLean Take a walking tour of historic Live Onstage: Alice in workhouse.org TUESDAY/SEPT. 9 Brass & Drums. 7 p.m. Old Town Fairfax and learn about the famous Wonderland. 1 p.m. Workhouse Workhouse Education Open Downton Abbey Costumes at Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, sites, such as the Old Courthouse. Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd, Lorton. House. 12 - 3 p.m. Workhouse Arts Winterthur Getaway. 7:15 a.m.- Fairfax. Come out and enjoy the Admissions: Under 6, Free. $3-$15. Featuring songs based on the poetry Center, 9601 Ox Road, 22079 Lorton. 6:15 p.m. Green Spring Gardens, shops and restaurants at Old Town 703-385-8414. from the original text, the Cheshire Learn about the different arts and 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Plaza, along with live music, weather CCE Fairfax Irish Folk Festival. 12- Cat, the Red Queen, the White Rabbit talk to studio art educators. http:// Travel to Winterthur Gardens in permitting. 8:30 p.m. Sherwood Community and the rest of the cast will be on workhouse.org Wilmington, Delaware to see the www.oldtownplazafairfax.com. Center and Van Dyck Park, 3740 Old hand as Alice adventures through Children’s Theatre: Alice in Downton Abbey costume exhibit. Lee Highway, Fairfax and The Auld Wonderland. Admissions: $8-$12. Wonderland. 1 p.m. Workhouse Trip includes motor coach, driver tip, SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain www.workhousearts.org. 703-584- Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, 22079 entrance fees and tours. $119. Fairfax County NAACP Awards Bridge Road, Fairfax. There will be 2900. Lorton. Recurring every Saturday and Register online at Luncheon. 1-4 p.m. Waterford live traditional Irish dancing and Sunday in September with the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Springfield, 6715 Commerce St., music at multiple stages at the SATURDAY/SEPT. 6 exception of Sunday 7. This musical greenspring using code 290 492 7801 Springfield. Join as we will be Sherwood Center and the pub stage Botanical Drawing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. adaptation of Alice in Wonderland is or call 703-642-5173. honoring several deserving at the Auld Shebeen. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green appropriate for all ages. $10-$13 individuals and organizations. $25- www.CCEPotomac.org Spring Road, Alexandria. Artist http://workhouseart.org $35. www.fairfaxnaacp.org. Caroline Hottenstein teaches shading Cabaret Series: Hot, Hot, Hot! 8 and other techniques to render p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 accurate and realistic plants. $76. Ox Road, 22079 Lorton. Musical Register online using code 290 433 performance featuring music from 4401 at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Chicago, Cabaret, Sweet Charity and parks/greenspringºor call 703-642- many more. $25- $30. http:// Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 5173. workhousearts.org Workshop: Casting Leaves in Alice in Wonderland with the Celebrating 15 Years in Business! Concrete. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Green Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring 5:30 p.m. Angelika Film Center at Select your Road, Alexandria. Horticulturalist Mosaic, 2911 District Avenue, Nancy Olney demonstrates casting Fairfax. ºChildren’s Concert featuring TWO POOR TEACHERS products from and painting techniques and assists musical interludes between sections Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile participants in making one to take of the film as well as underscoring of Showroom home.º$65. Register online the entire film with new atºwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ arrangements of familiar children’s and Design greenspringºusing codes 290 488 songs including Three Blind Mice, Center 4301 and 290 488 4302 or call 703- Humpty Dumpty, Hickory Dickory Fully Insured & 642-5173.º Dock, Old MacDonald, Pop Goes the Class A Licensed Artist Book Signing. 12-2 p.m. Green Weasel, I’m a Little Tea Pot, and Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring more. ºFree fairfaxsymphony.org Est. 1999 Road, Alexandria. Artists from the newly publishedº“American Botanical Paintings: Native Plants of the Mid SUNDAY/SEPT. 7 Atlantic”ºwill be signing books and Art Show Reception. 1-3 p.m. Green Free Estimates talking. 703-642-5173. Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Insurance for Artists. 10 a.m. Road, Alexandria. Come to the 703-969-1179 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Horticulture Center and Historic

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Jayden (right) has a great time practicing his soccer moves Burke with family friend Kevin Galan at Rolling Valley Park.

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By Sharon Bulova/Chairman presidency of Dr. Angel Cabrera, Mason is Fairfax County Board of Supervisors fast taking its place as a university for the world. elcome to Fairfax County, Fairfax County is known for its business- the best place in the coun- friendly climate. Time Magazine has de- Wtry to live, work and play. scribed us as “the epicenter of the Wash- Fairfax County is home to a ington region’s job boom” and “one of the fantastic public school system, top tier busi- great economic success stories of our time.” ness and shopping opportunities, compas- Although home to eight Fortune 500 com- sionate human services, and some of the pany headquarters (corporate giants such best parks and open spaces in the D.C. Met- as Northrop Grumman and Booz Allen ropolitan region. This summer featured the Hamilton) about 97 percent of the compa- long-awaited opening of the WMATA Silver nies in Fairfax County are small businesses Line, which connects the Reston and the with fewer than 100 employees. We are a Tysons areas of the county to the entire great location for startups. Metrorail system. Of course, Fairfax County’s greatest asset Last June, I cut the ribbon to open a new is a population that is welcoming and en- segment of our Fairfax County Cross County gaged. People from all over the globe have Trail, named after former Chairman (now made Fairfax County their home, enriching congressman) Gerry Connolly. It was his our community with diverse cultures and vision, while serving on our board, to build entrepreneurship. Visit Fairfax County’s and connect trail sections to make it pos- website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov to learn sible for someone to hike through all nine more about what Fairfax has to offer. county magisterial districts. The northern As chairman of the Board of Supervisors, end of the trail begins in Great Falls Na- Photo contributed I am elected at-large by all registered vot- tional Park at the breathtaking Potomac Thumbs up for Silver Line: The long-awaited opening of the WMATA ers. My office is here to serve you. If you River and travels south to the historic Silver Line, which connects the Reston and the Tysons areas of the have any questions or concerns, please . county to the Metrorail system. email me at [email protected] or The trail passes through stream valleys call me at 703-324-2321. I hope you will and meadows, then winds through fascinat- Springfest every April. dents with a seamless, cost-effective path sign up to receive my monthly Bulova By- ing Laurel Hill, site of the former Lorton Fairfax County has something for every- to a four-year degree. line newsletter that will keep you up-to-date Prison. In addition to parkland and a golf one. Northern Virginia Community College George Mason University, recently named on what is happening and how you can course, these grounds are now home to the offers more than 160 degrees at the one of the top five “Up-and-Coming Uni- participate in all that Fairfax County has to Workhouse Arts Center where visitors can associate’s level and numerous certificate versities” by U.S. News and World Report, offer you and your family. watch artists in action and enjoy plays, per- programs. Its partnership with George Ma- is also recognized as one of America’s Best Thanks for making Fairfax County your formances and community events such as son University provides families and stu- College Buys by Forbes magazine. Under the home.

dedicated planning time for teachers. A County of 186,785 Students The change to full day Mondays received overwhelming support in our community By Karen K. Garza skills they will and will benefit students, teachers, and Superintendent of Fairfax County need for the future. our families. Public Schools Our dedicated ❖ A new standard school calendar that

teachers promote Courtesy of FCPS eliminates the need to make up inclem- elcome to the 2014-15 school the success of ev- ent weather days at the end of the school year. The start of a new ery student and year if fewer than 13 days are missed W Photo by while providing two full weeks for win- school year is always an ex- create a caring citing time for students, parents, and learning environ- ter break. educators. Our dedicated staff has been ment where every ❖ The new Bailey’s Upper Elementary

working hard to prepare for another student is valued Louise Krafft School for the Arts and Sciences. A first school year that builds on our tradition and recognized as Karen K. Garza of its kind for Fairfax County, this new of excellence at Fairfax County Public an active learner. school is being converted from a five- Schools (FCPS). Fairfax is a community Working closely with our school board, story office building at 6245 Leesburg that embraces its newest residents and parents, teachers, and community stake- Pike to provide enrollment relief for the

the cultural diversity that makes our holders, we have made a number of posi- /Connection overcrowded Bailey’s Elementary School county such a desirable place to be. For tive and exciting changes for our system for the Arts and Sciences. The new cam- many families and businesses, the deci- during my first year as superintendent. We pus will house grades 3-5, while the ex- sion to relocate to a new area is often developed the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate isting campus will house preschool to dependent on the quality of the local that will serve as a foundation on which to grade 2. public schools. FCPS has a well-deserved build a long-range strategic plan for the ❖ A new CrisisLink text messaging tool Vincent Michael Sica proceeds to national reputation for excellence. school system and will lessen the focus on for students and parents needing men- the stage platform after being As we enter a new school year, we are standardized, high-stakes testing and place tal health support and resources. Crisis named the 2014 Lake Braddock projecting an enrollment of 186,785 greater emphasis on engaged students, line staff respond to the text messages Faculty Award recipient for aca- making FCPS the nation’s 10th largest project-based learning, and authentic as- 24 hours a day. The text number is 703- demic excellence, community school district. Fairfax County high sessments of student learning. The Portrait 997-5444. service, extra-curricular activities, schools are among the most academically of a Graduate will ensure that our students The future remains very bright for good citizenship and leadership. rigorous in the U.S. and are cited every are collaborators, communicators, creative FCPS families, students, and employees. year as among the top high schools in and critical thinkers, global citizens, and made include: I look forward to welcoming your chil- the country. Our classrooms are led by goal-directed and resilient individuals when ❖ The launch of full-day Mondays for all dren to our schools on Sept. 2 and mak- teachers who inspire, motivate, and pre- they leave FCPS. elementary students. 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By Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D. nation’s capital est Hispanic-owned companies, and top opening this fall promises to be a mag- into what Time companies that are Asian-, woman- and net for that area. f you are a newcomer to Fairfax magazine has veteran-owned. As I suggested earlier, this evolution ICounty, allow me to welcome you called “one of the Today Fairfax County is the second-larg- of Fairfax County has been no accident. to one of the most dynamic com- great economic est suburban office market in the United It has been a strategy driven by a con- munities anywhere in the world to live success stories of States. sistent vision: A strong and consistent and work. It was the vision of many our time.” Almost no matter where you live, you can economic development program that at- people to create this kind of community, How much of a see how the county continues to evolve as tracts companies and helps them stay so please allow me to offer a quick his- success story? a business location. The first phase of and grow here creates job opportunities, tory lesson. Fairfax County Metro’s Silver Line rail service further en- builds a strong commercial tax base that The Capital Beltway was completed was home to no Gerald Gordon. hances the attractiveness of Tysons Corner holds down residential taxes, and allows in 1964. The same year the iconic high- Fortune 500 com- and Reston, while the second phase will link the Board of Supervisors to provide way opened, the Virginia General As- panies in 1964, and today 10 of those busi- Herndon and Washington Dulles Interna- high-quality public services that en- sembly passed a law that cre- nesses are based here. That’s more tional Airport to the rest of the Washington hance the quality of life here. ated what is now called the Commentary than 30 states. Today more than region in 2018. Yes, Fairfax County has changed tre- Fairfax County Economic De- 400 foreign-owned businesses Southeastern Fairfax County (Springfield, mendously since 1964. But, even with velopment Authority. In the have a presence here, as do four Lorton and the Richmond Highway corri- all the progress that has happened, we last 50 years, creation and growth of a companies on Black Enterprise magazine’s dor) are becoming important office centers believe even better times lay ahead. diversified business community and lo- list of the 100 largest African American- thanks to growth at . The Mo- cal economy transformed a sleepy bed- owned companies, three companies on saic District in Merrifield is a popular desti- Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., is president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Develop- room community in the shadow of the HispanicBusiness.com’s list of the 100 larg- nation, and the ment Authority.

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FACETS FACETS helps parents, their children and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in the Fairfax area. FACETS is always in need of volunteers, and offers a variety of one-time and ongoing op- portunities, including a monthly Youth Volunteer Night. 703-865-4251 or http://facetscares.org/. Food for Others The non-profit provides a safety net for people who suddenly face unfore- seen emergencies such as a family illness or the loss of a job or a spouse. 703-207-9173 or www.foodforothers.com. COME EXPERIENCE Our Daily Bread THE DIFFERENCE The Holiday Program helps those in need with food for the holidays and gifts TODAY. for their children, making last year’s holiday season brighter for approxi- mately 3,000 families. For more CALL information on their holiday programs, including how to sponsor a family, go to www.odbfairfax.com/holiday. Office to End and Prevent Homelessness (OPEH) Custom Kitchen & Bath Design, Remodeling and Project Management OPEH supports the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Partnership to Pre- Visit Our Showroom at 8934 Burke Lake Rd. in Kings Park Shopping Center vent and End Homelessness which Hours: 9:30 am - 6 pm Mon.-Fri.; 10 am - 3 pm Sat. See Nonprofits, Page 7

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Cook (R-Braddock District) is people aspiring to be leaders in com- make pedestrian travel safer launching a new anti-speeding ini- munities. “And boy, if you don’t have around Terra Centre and Burke tiative in neighborhoods that will the tool, it can be hard.” So starting Commons, with expanded side- include provocative signs with slo- in October, his office will begin walks and clearly marked crossing gans such as “Slow Down, We Live “neighborhood college,” a compre- areas on Burke Centre Parkway. Here”, as well as speed monitors on hensive education program for de- Though that major roadway was the side of the road that will be simi- veloping community leadership. re-paved — with help from the lar, yet much smaller than those state — but “we need to get re- used on larger roadways by the po- Fallout From paving happening on Rolling Road lice. 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From Page 5 engages nonprofits, businesses, faith- based communities and county agencies in its efforts to implement the 10-Year plan, which focuses on rapid re-housing and prevention by increasing the avail- ability of permanent affordable housing. www.ziphomelessness.com GIVE GIVE (Growth and Inspiration through Volunteering and Education) is a non-profit organization founded and operated by high school students, which works towards promoting leadership of youth through volunteering time for a free tutoring program for children. Last year, GIVE ran 11 centers in both librar- ies and community centers, and is looking forward to expanding further this year with more support. The GIVE center at Richard Byrd Library, which has served over 1,000 students, has over 100 students and 60 tutors that meet every Saturday from 1-3 p.m. www.giveyouth.org. Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO) Open to receive donations at 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Pro- vides food and financial assistance to those in short-term emergencies, and pro- vides clothing and household goods to low income families. ECHO is constantly seek- ing donations and volunteers. 703-569-9160 or www.echo-inc.org. South County Cares South County Church congregation members and south county area com- munity members work together on local and international projects like National DR. GENE SWEETNAM Night Out, Operation Christmas Child, and local and international aid efforts. CARDIOLOGY www.southcountycares.org. DR. GRACE CHANG OPTOMETRISTS National Capital DERMATOLOGY EMERGENCY/ Food Bank CRITICAL CARE A group of food banks serving all of INTERNAL MEDICINE Northern Virginia seek monetary dona- tions and general volunteers. 703-541-3063 or NEUROLOGY www.capitalareafoodbank.org. ONCOLOGY

Northern Virginia RADIATION Family Services ONCOLOGY Offers employments and job training, RADIOLOGY health care, housing, mental health, fos- TWO ter care and home visitations to new CONVENIENT REHABILITATIVE parents. 703-385-3267 or www.nvfs.org. LOCATIONS THERAPY • Family & Pediatric Vision Care SURGERY Assistance League • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases • 21 years Naval Service, 6 years Active Duty RADIOCAT of Northern Virginia • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock Centers for The Treatment of Feline An all-volunteer organization that • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab Hyperthyroidism clothes, feeds, educates and nurtures those in need. Most Insurances Accepted: Working through six elementary schools and Inova Fairfax Hospital, As- Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network sistance League touches the lives of Doctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS, some of the most needy in Northern Vir- VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA Medicaid ginia. The schools involved include Dog- WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION wood Elementary in Reston, Lynbrook Elementary and Garfield Elementary in 5204A Rolling Rd. 8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100 Springfield, Cora Kelly Elementary in Burke Professional Center Shoppes at Lorton Valley Alexandria and Pine Spring Elementary Burke, VA 22015 Lorton, VA 22079 in Falls Church Volunteers and donors are always needed. Contact 703-425-2000 703-493-9910 [email protected] or www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.com www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 7 Newcomers & Community Guide

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s it at the town center or the shopping center? Burke residents know. The Owner Steve Pyne discusses products and services with Kathy Morris at I Picket Fence is at the Burke Town Cen- The Wild Bird Center of Burke. ter, next to a newly-opened Sweet Frog, a Giant grocery store, a BB&T bank, a dry Burke store helps bring cleaner and a Starbucks. Owner Billie Tho- The Picket Fence owner Billie For the Birds mas believes that The Picket Fence is situ- Thomas believes that the store’s nature closer to home. ated in a prime location. proximity to popular and often- By Abigail Constantino owner Craig Betts seven and a half years “The variety of stores brings customers frequented stores and services at The Connection ago. His love of birds started with his fa- in,” she said. the Burke Town Center fuels busi- ther. “He always fed the birds and put up a Celeste McLane, of Burke has been to the ness. s it true that when one holds a bird in bird feeder,” he said. Wanting a new career store a couple of times. Today, she is look- Ione’s hand, the bird gets so nervous it after being an IT professional, he bought ing for a gift for the babysitter. Thomas co-owns the store with her dies? No, said Steve Pyne, owner of the the store. Thomas said that customers want to find daughter Courtney Thomas. She has always Wild Bird Center in Burke. This is the type “It all starts with an appreciation of na- unique things. A lot of their products are worked at a store. She worked at Tempta- of expertise and more that customer Kathy ture,” said Pyne. Customers come in with a U.S. made and come from small business tions Gifts, a card and gift store in Burke Morris can rely on when she comes in the desire to bring nature in their home and to retailers. that has since closed. And, her parents store. She enjoys the store’s newsletters, be closer to it, he said. “People come during their lunch breaks owned a store when she was growing up. which contain articles that “dispel myths” There is usually a surge of customers in and they need a gift” and when they find it “We’re a family-owned, small business” about birds, and it has coupons, too, she winter, spring and early summer. “In the the store wraps it up for them for free, she in Burke, she said. The Picket Fence is lo- said. winter, people are more likely to feed the said. cated at 6025-D Burke Centre Parkway. Morris is a regular customer and an avid birds because there’s less food,” and in the backyard bird enthusiast. She has three bird spring people want to feed the birds and feeders and six birdbaths in her home. “It’s their young, he said. Spring is also the time Everybody Goes to Spartans a great store...I buy gifts here, too,” she to clean yards and make them attractive, said. so people come in for items to decorate their The Wild Bird Center has been at the backyards. Family-owned Burke Centre Shopping Center for 24 years. The Wild Bird Center of Burke is located Pyne bought the business from original at 5765-I Burke Centre Parkway. restaurant bustles with local patrons. Yarn Store Tangles By Abigail Constantino The Connection

Eleni Linardakis, general manager, Knitters for 37 Years “ ave you been to Spartans? Every- oversees the staff at Spartans body goes there,” said Diane Th- H Family Restaurant in Burke. Knitting and crochet- ompson, a former teacher at Terra Centre Elementary School. She lives in suddenly at 52. ing creates commu- Springfield now but likes to hang around “There were 2000 people at the viewing,” Burke because it has a “more small town said Linardakis. At the funeral, many cus- nity in Burke. feel.” tomers and several police officers attended. Eleni Linardakis, whose family owns “There were so many police cars following By Abigail Constantino Spartans Family Restaurant, agrees. “Burke the hearse...there were so many people and The Connection is so tight-knit. We know everybody, and we so many customers sent cards,” she said. want everybody to feel that even if they Linardakis, her family, and the staff con- nitting is as popular today as it has Owner and Burke resident Penny don’t know us that they will get to know tinue Sarantis’ legacy. “He treated every- been since, well, maybe World War Sanford knits a shawl at the Yarn us,” she said. body with respect. I like to keep that, espe- K Barn. II. The resurgence of knitting and The restaurant opened in 1996, and was cially with the staff,” she said. “I want them other fiber arts has seen the opening of yarn ers,” she said. a lifelong dream of Linardakis’ parents, to realize that they are so important and stores, such as Fibre Space in Alexandria Sanford said that the Yarn Barn has been Chris and Xenia Sarantis, who emigrated that what I want them to do is so impor- and Looped in Washington, D.C. described by her customers as the “friend- from Greece. tant.” But the Yarn Barn has served knitters and liest shop,” and knitters and crocheters who Linardakis said that her father always And that is, to make customers feel like crocheters in Burke for 37 years. It was come in to take classes and attend work- wanted to open a restaurant and would they are an extended part of the family. “I opened by Sally Roberts and is now run by shops have become good friends. drive at Spartans’ location every day, eye- want them to feel comfortable...to feel like her daughter, Penny Sanford. It is not uncommon for groups who have ing the property and leaving messages for they can bring their kids” and the children “We have lots of classes here and work- gathered to knit, chat and order pizza from the landlord, hoping to speak to him about can “run all over the place, and that’s okay,” shops, where women come in on certain Big Bite Pizza next door, said Sanford. opening a restaurant in the space. she said. days and get help,” said Sanford. To enroll in a class or attend a workshop, By chance, her mother knew the Spartans Family Restaurant is located at Every once in a while, men have come in go to http://theyarnbarnonline.com/. Yarn landlord’s son, and the rest is Burke history. 9542 Burke Road. A second restaurant, to learn the craft. “I had a gentleman come Barn is located at 9413 Old Burke Lake Spartans’ place in the community was Olympians Family Restaurant, opened in to the beginning class. He made two sweat- Road. evident when, in 2007, Chris Sarantis died 2003 in Alexandria. 8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com INTENSELY The Center for Ballet Arts, Inc. INTERESTING Announces COMMUNITY INVOLVED FALL REGISTRATION COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Pilates Mat Ages 3 through Professional levels www.connectionnewspapers.com Intensive Program – Performing Company Great Papers Great Connections 11215 H, J, K Lee Hwy., Fairfax Call: 703-273-5344 Great Readers! thecenterforballetarts.com

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NEW PATIENT SPECIAL • Crowns, Bridges, Partials, $$ Full Dentures and Implants 89 • Denture Relining, 89 (Regularly $288) Dentures and Partials Includes Exam, Repaired While You Wait Hump Day Dash runners meet at the Potomac River Running Store in Cleaning (in absence Burke on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. • Saturday and Evening of gum disease) Appointments Available and X-rays • Most Insurances Accepted Running in Burke • Free Invisalign Consultation 703-323-9394 Routes and trails in Resources for Runners Fairfax County Trail Buddy yourdentalfirst.com and near Burke. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/trails/ Raja Gupta, DDS By Abigail Constantino Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/cct/ Dental First Associates, LLC The Connection Burke Lake Park 9570 A Burke Road, Burke, VA unners in Burke have quick access http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ burkelakepark/ in Burke Village II Rto Burke Lake Park and Lake Accotink Park, as well as the Gerry Lake Accotink Park Connolly Cross Country Trail after a short http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake- drive. accotink/ Gabe Roxas, of Burke, runs 20-30 miles a Potomac River Running Store week. His regular run is at Burke Lake Park https://potomacriverrunning.com/location/ HOW TO GET YOUR in Fairfax Station, which goes a little over burke/ five miles. See Mommy Run (Burke) ORGANIZATION’S SPECIAL For Brian Waite, of Burke, Lake Accotink http://www.seemommyrun.com/va/ Park in Springfield, is his go-to loop. He groupsbycity/Burke EVENTS IN THE CONNECTION usually runs 20-35 miles a week. Jeremy Lynch, of Springfield, is lucky ferent places in their running.” Calendar Listings enough not to have to drive to hit the trails. Although the group is diverse, Maera From his house, he takes the Lake Accotink Busa, a Potomac River Running Store em- The Connection Newspapers contain a Calendar of Upcoming Trail which connects to the Cross Country ployee, said that there is no pressure. Run- Events every week. While we cannot guarantee that every event Trail. It’s “absolutely fantastic,” he said. ners can go at their own pace. we receive information about will be listed, here is the information But for those who want to pound the side- The run is usually no more than 50 min- we need for your upcoming event to be considered for the Calendar. walks and pavements of Burke, Potomac utes, and goes from the store to the nearby We welcome photographs of similar events held previously, which River Running Store of Burke’s Hump Day trails and sidewalks in the vicinity. sometimes appear with Calendar items. Dash is a way to run, socialize and explore “There are nice loops with lots of hills to the neighborhood. The weekly run meets challenge yourself. One twenty-three is Name of Event: in the store on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. good because it’s flat. And, if you want to Day of the Week, Date and Time: Different types of runners participate in push yourself, you can go all the way on Name of the Place Event will Be Held: the run - from Boston marathoners to col- 123,” said Busa. Address of the Place Event Will Be Held: legiate athletes to complete beginners. After the run, participants can hang out, Name and Phone Number for More Information: Lynch, who has been coming to these runs chat, and enjoy free snacks and beverages. Three Sentences Describing the Event: for almost two years, said that the event The Potomac River Running Store in Burke attracts “different types of runners at dif- is located at 5715 Burke Centre Parkway. Please submit your calendar information at least two weeks before your event. Clear photographs from similar previous events are always welcome. All events should be open to the public. We give first priority to free events. E-mail listings to: [email protected] The trail at Burke or mail to: Lake Park in Calendar, Connection Newspapers Fairfax Station is 1606 King Street popular with Alexandria, VA 22314. runners in Burke. For more information, call 703-778-9410. Photos by Abigail Constantino/ The Connection

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Fairfax Demographics Fairfax Zip code: 22030 Population: 55,066 Race: White-35,095 (63.7%), Black/African American- 4,244 (7.7%), American Indian and Alaska Native-197 (0.4%), Asian-10,880 (19.8%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-6,546 (11.9%) Total housing units: 19,322 Owner-occupied housing units: 11,610 (62.6%) Households with individuals under 18 years: 6,041 (32.5%) Households with individuals 65 and over: 3,449 (18.6%) Median household income: 101,356 Mean family income: 145,835 Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- guage other than English at home: 35.3%

Zip code: 22031 Population: 29,795 Race: White-17,144 (57.5%), Black/African American- 1,842 (6.2%), American Indian and Alaska Native-130 (0.4%), Asian-8,239 (27.7%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-3,948 (13.3%) Total housing units: 12,364 Owner-occupied housing units: 6,155 (53.4%) Households with individuals under 18 years: 3,507 (30.4%) Households with individuals 65 and over: 2,281 (19.8%) Median household income: 106,119 Mean family income: 143,269 Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- guage other than English at home: 42.7%

Zip code: 22032 Population: 29,377 Race: White-20,983 (71.4%), Black/African American- EnglishEnglish CountryCountry GardensGardens 1,287 (4.4%), American Indian and Alaska Native-49 (0.2%), Asian-5,296 (18%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-2,657 Landscape Design & Installation SUPER SER (9%) AWARD WINNER Total housing units: 10,005 Serving Northern Virginia since 1985 Owner-occupied housing units: 8,610 VICE Households with individuals under 18 years: 3,864 nglish Country Gardens is a (39.4%) landscape construction and Households with individuals 65 years and over: Eplanting company serving 2,598 (26.5%) Northern Virginia. It was founded by Median household income: 127,784 an Englishman, Peter Field. Peter was Mean family income: 157,919 born and educated in London. He Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- guage other than English at home: 30.2% studied landscapes in the classic Source: U.S. Census 2010; American Community Survey European cities and brought not only 2012 that influence, but his English background and education to this country and adapted that knowledge to fit the American landscape. Burke Demographics We Design and Install What is an English Burke • Patios • Water Country Garden? • Paths Features It’s the unique combination of Zip code: 22015 • Walls • Arbors Population: 43,102 certain hardscape materials along Race: White-29,315 (68%), Black/African American-2,515 • Fireplaces • Gardens with the mix of unusual plantings (5.8%), American Indian and Alaska Native-101 (0.2%), Asian- to create interest through all four 7,589 (17.6%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-5,989 (13.9%) seasons. It is a distinction you will Total housing units: 15,039 notice that sets you apart from Owner-occupied housing units: 12,262 (82.7%) everyone else. Households with individuals under 18 years: 5,906 Households with individuals 65 years and over: For a Consultation/Estimate, 2,983 Please Call Median household income: 121,508 Mean family income: 146,790 Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- 703.791.5363 guage other than English at home: 33.9% E-mail: [email protected] Source: U.S. Census 2010; American Community Survey www.Englishcountrygardens.com 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 11 Newcomers & Community Guide

What’s on the Ballot; How to Vote Election Day is Nov. 4,

2014, but you can vote

as early as Sept. 19.

very year is Election Year in Vir-

ginia. This year, every Virginia

voter will choose one member of E the U.S. Senate and their mem-

ber of the U.S. House of Representatives. Two of Northern Virginia’s three house seats are open seats with the retirement of two longstanding members, Jim Moran (D-8) and Frank Wolf (R-10).

This area has very high rates of voter reg- istration, but voter turnout varies signifi- cantly from year to year. For example, two years ago in 2012, a presidential election year, 71.78 percent of Virginia registered voters turned out to vote. But in 2010, more comparable to this year, only 44.01 percent of Virginia registered voters turned out to vote.

In Fairfax County, with a population around 1,130,900, there are 713,025 reg-

istered voters as of July 1, 2014, up from

676,802 in 2012. (Population data from

U.S. Census and voter data from Virginia BEGINS AT FAIRFAX COUNTY Department of Elections.) GOVERNMENTAL CENTER

In Alexandria, with a population of about BEGINNING SEPT. 19, 2014. 148,900, there are 97,883 total registered Office of Elections, 12000 Government voters as of July 1, 2014. That’s down from Center Pkwy, Conf. Rooms 2/3, Fairfax,

101,887 total registered voters as of July 2, 22035 2012. Sept. 19 - Oct. 10: Monday, Tuesday, In Arlington, with a population of about Wednesday and Friday - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 224,900, there are 162,100 total registered Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. voters as of July 1, 2014, up from 157, 236 Oct. 14 - Oct. 31, Monday thru Friday - 8 on July 2, 2012. a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 REGISTER, CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In and Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. order to vote on Election Day, you must be Closed Monday, Oct. 13 for Columbus registered at your current address no later Day than Oct. 13, 2014. You can check your reg- Map provided by Fairfax County government istration status online by going to SATELLITE VOTING LOCATIONS Map of Congressional districts serving Fairfax County. www.sbe.virginia.gov. BEGIN FRIDAY OCT. 14 ❖ Franconia Governmental Center - 6121 http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ Warner (D) is challenged by Republican Ed VOTING EARLY, ABSENTEE Franconia Rd., Alexandria, 22310 absentee.htm W. Gillespie and Libertarian Robert C. Virtually every voter in Virginia is eligible ❖ Dolley Madison Library - 1244 Oak Sarvis. to vote absentee, which includes voting in- Ridge Ave., McLean, 22101 WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT? ❖ Republican Ed W. Gillespie, person absentee at a variety of locations ❖ North County Human Services Bldg. - Every voter in Virginia will vote for U.S www.edforsenate.com between Sept. 19 and Nov. 1. 1850 Cameron Glen Dr, Reston, 20190 Senator and their member in the U.S. House ❖ Democrat Mark R. Warner, There are many reasons that voters are ❖ West Springfield Governmental Center of Representatives. www.markwarnerva.com allowed to vote absentee, but the most - 6140 Rolling Rd., Springfield, 22152 One constitutional question will appear ❖ Libertarian Robert C. Sarvis, broad of these applies to almost anyone ❖ Mason Governmental Center - 6507 Co- on all Virginia ballots, Proposed Constitu- www.robertsarvis.com with a job: “Any person who, in the regular lumbia Pike, Annandale, 22003 tional Amendment - Question: Shall the and orderly course of his business, profes- ❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center - Constitution of Virginia be amended to al- THE 8TH DISTRICT is an open seat be- sion, or occupation, will be at his place of 2511 Parkers Ln., Alexandria 22306 low the General Assembly to exempt from cause of the retirement of incumbent Rep. work and commuting to and from his home ❖ Sully District Governmental Center - taxation the real property of the surviving Jim Moran (D), who was elected in 1990. to his place of work for eleven or more hours 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly 20151 spouse of any member of the armed forces Democrat Donald S. Beyer Jr. will face Re- of the thirteen that the polls are open (6 Monday - Friday, Oct. 14 - 31, 3:30 p.m. - of the who was killed in ac- publican Micah K. Edmond plus three in- a.m. to 7 p.m.). 7 p.m. tion, where the surviving spouse occupies dependent candidates. The 8th district in- You can download an absentee ballot and Saturdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 the real property as his or her principal place cludes all of Alexandria and Arlington, plus mail it to your local voter registration of- and Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. of residence and has not remarried? parts of Fairfax County including Mount fice, or you can vote “absentee in person.” Closed Monday, Oct. 13 for Columbus Vernon, Lorton and parts of McLean, Tysons Day U.S. SENATE IN PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING For more, call 703-222-0776 or visit One-term incumbent Sen. Mark R. See Every Year, Page 13

12 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Every Year is Election Year in Virginia IN THE 11TH DISTRICT, Gerry Connolly (D), From Page 12 former chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Su- pervisors, elected to congress in 2008, will face Re- and Falls Church. publican Suzanne K. Scholte and two independent ❖ Republican Micah K. Edmond, candidates. www.micahedmond.com ❖ Republican Suzanne K. Scholte, ❖ Democrat Donald S. Beyer Jr., www.suzannescholteforcongress.com/ www.friendsofdonbeyer.com ❖ Democrat Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, incum- ❖ Libertarian Jeffrey S. Carson, jeffreycarson.com/ bent, www.gerryconnolly.com ❖ Independent Green Gerard C. “Gerry” Blais III, ❖ Green Joe F. Galdo www.joegaldo.com www.votejoinrun.us ❖ Libertarian Marc M. Harrold, ❖ Independent Gwendolyn J. Beck, www.marcharrold4congress.com www.gwendolynbeck.com IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, all voters will vote yes or IN THE 10TH DISTRICT, an open seat was created no for more money for transportation projects. by the retirement of Frank Wolf (R), who was elected Transportation Improvements Bond Ques- to office in 1982. Both major party candidates are tion: Shall the Board of Supervisors contract a debt, elected officials from McLean, with Republican Bar- borrow money and issue bonds of Fairfax County, bara Comstock, a member of the Virginia House of Virginia, in addition to bonds previously authorized Delegates, facing Democrat John Foust, a member of for transportation improvements and facilities, in the the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The 10th dis- maximum aggregate principal amount of trict sprawls from McLean to Winchester, and includes $100,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to Great Falls, Chantilly, parts of Fairfax Station, the Town finance the cost of constructing, reconstructing, im- of Clifton, part of Burke and Springfield. proving and acquiring transportation facilities, in- 703-323-1188 ❖ Republican Barbara J. Comstock, cluding improvements to primary and secondary www.barbaracomstockforcongress.com State highways, improvements related to transit, im- ❖ Democrat John W. Foust, provements for pedestrians and bicycles, and ancil- Whatever the season, www.foustforvirginia.com lary related improvements and facilities? ❖ Libertarian William B. Redpath, billredpath.com we have everything ❖ Independent Green Dianne L. Blais, IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, voters will also vote www.votejoinrun.us on an advisory Referendum regarding length of term your garden needs! ❖ Independent Brad A. Eickholt, for Offices of Mayor, City Council and School Board, www.eickholt4congress.com/ and whether the term of office should be increased from two years to four years. Huge Stock Plus Winter New Voter Identification Requirements of Pansies, As of this summer, there are new of the voter, and is not expired for more voter will provide the necessary in- Hardy requirements for voter identification than 12 months. formation, including email, fax, and Ornamental that voters must bring with them to A voter who does not bring an accept- address of where the ID should be the polling place. able photo ID to the polls will be offered delivered. Mums! Cabbage Virginia law requires all voters to a provisional ballot. & Kale! provide an acceptable form of photo IF YOU VOTE A PROVISIONAL identification at the polls. Voters ar- DON’T HAVE ONE OF THESE? BALLOT but don’t have an “accept- riving to the polls without photo ID Any registered voter who does not able ID,” you can appear in-person in will be allowed to vote a provisional possess one of the above mentioned the office of the general registrar in Presenting Our 20th Annual ballot and will have until noon on forms of photo ID, may apply for a free the locality in which the provisional the Friday after the election to de- Virginia Voter Photo Identification from ballot was cast by noon on Friday liver a copy of identification to their any general registrar’s office in the Com- following the election and apply for FALL FESTIVAL locality’s electoral board in order for monwealth. Voters applying for the a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. At their provisional ballot to be Virginia Voter Photo ID Card will have the completion of the application & Pumpkin Playground counted. to complete the Virginia Voter Photo process, the voter may request a Virginia’s photo ID requirements Identification Card Application, have Temporary Identification Document. also apply to absentee voters who their picture taken, and sign the digital This document can be provided to Pumpkins, Hayrides vote in-person in all elections. signature pad. Once the application is the electoral board as acceptable OPENS Here are the “acceptable” forms of processed, the card will be mailed di- identification and the voter’s provi- OCT. 1 identification: rectly to the voter. sional ballot will be counted. & Family Fun! ❖ Valid Virginia Driver’s License SOURCE: Virginia Department of or Identification Card PROVISIONAL BALLOT PROCESS Elections, www.sbe.virginia.gov ❖ Valid Virginia DMV issued A voter who arrives at the polling • Excellent selection of trees and shrubs Veteran’s ID card place without an acceptable form of For More Election Information: • Annuals, Perennials, Herbs ❖ Valid United States Passport photo identification will be given the op- Fairfax County Board of Elections, ❖ Other government-issued photo portunity to vote a provisional ballot. 703-222-0776, • House Plants and Gift Items identification cards (must be issued After completing the provisional ballot, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ • Landscape Services 703-323-5544 by US Government, the Common- the individual voting will be given writ- 12000 Government Center Park- • Wild Bird Supplies wealth of Virginia, or a political ten instructions from the election way, Fairfax, Suite 232, Fairfax, Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration, subdivision of the Commonwealth officials on how to submit a copy of his/ 22035; FAX 703-324-2205; email • Mulches, Soils and Seed Tree & Shrub care. ❖ Valid college or university stu- her identification so that his/her vote [email protected] dent photo identification card, must can be counted. City of Fairfax General Registrar, be from an institution of higher edu- A voter will have until noon on the 703-385-7890, http:// $ 00 $ 00 cation located in Virginia. Friday following the election to deliver www.fairfaxva.gov/government/ ❖ Employee identification card a copy of the identification to the local general-registrar 5 OFF 10 OFF containing a photograph of the voter electoral board. Voters may submit a 10455 Armstrong Street, Sisson $ $ and issued by an employer of the copy of their ID via fax, email, in-person House, Fairfax, 22030; FAX 703- Purchase of 50 or More Purchase of 100 or More voter in the ordinary course of the submission, or through USPS or com- 591-8364; email One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other employer’s business mercial delivery service. Please note that [email protected] offers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. offers. 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environmental G u education. Programs at n horticulture workshops, Regional Parks s HO Hemlock Overlook Regional Park to Hemlock Overlook are open n tours, field trips, concerts 13220 Yates Ford Road, Clifton to the public and groups by R and volunteer programs. Bull Run Marina Regional Park MN d BR www.nvrpa.org/park/ reservation. Only the hiking and . 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville hemlock_overlook/ horse trails may be used without Occoquan www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/ 800-877-0954; 571-281- prior arrangement. OR Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and 3556; Regional Park family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting Hemlock 9751 Ox Road, Lorton MBG Meadowlark Botanical Center open all year. Group Camping open daily www.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/ Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf Gardens 703-690-2121 open April through October. Hours 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and vary. Vienna a touch of the past with its historic brick kilns www.nvrpa.org/park/ and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Park meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ lands, trails and associated waters are part of BR Atlantis Waterpark 703-255-3631 the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. This 95-acre complex of large ornamental One hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan (at Bull Run Marina Regional display gardens and unique native plant River to Belmont Bay and back. Offered Park) collections is open year round and include Saturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville walking trails, lakes, more than 20 2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12 www.atlantisbullrun.com/ varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, and under, under age 4 are free. 703-631-0552 an extensive shade garden, native Atlantis Waterpark features pools, a MBG wildflowers, gazebos, birds, butterflies, giant dumping bucket, seasonal blooms and foliage. The Pohick Bay Regional Park waterslides, and fun-filled PB Atrium’s indoor tropical garden activities for all ages. Atlantis is setting is a popular meeting, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton open from Memorial Day weekend reception, wedding and workshop www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/ through Labor Day, and is a member location. Interpretive displays Pohick Bay is located on the Potomac River 25 miles of the Northern Virginia Regional accompany a restored 18th-century cabin. south of the nation’s capital. The boat launch Park Authority Family of Waterparks. ower and its A picnic area beside the Gardens is available to facility is one of only three public access points Aantis also features picnic pavilions, a visitors. Meadowlark presents gardening and to the Potomac River in northern Virginia. deck great for sunning and playing, as orean Bell T well as plenty of shade. Neptune Reef snack bar sells food, beverages and Sources: National Park Service, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State Parks sweets. One of the beautiful features of theand grounds Fairfax County at Park Authority. Map courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. Designed & com- Meadowlark is the K piled by Jean Card and Laurence Foong. Photos by Renée Ruggles. surrounding garden. 14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jon boats for rent on the weekends, as well as family and group camping, hiking, picnic areas GF and a large play area for children. For those interested in swimming, the park offers one of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile land that shelters an abundance of wildlife, including the bald eagle. Nature lovers can expect to see blue birds, osprey, heron, deer, beavers and rare sightings of river otters.

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

PB Pohick Bay Golf Course 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course 703-339-8585 This scenic golf course is located on the Mason Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice facility features a driving range with practice putting and chipping greens, and lessons from A stunning spot to fish, found in the middle of Great Falls National Park. PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and apparel. Other services include club making, institute, musical and dance performances. The custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and LAP Lake Accotink Park tournament coordinating. education department supports both the visual and performing arts, offering classes and 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic SR Sandy Run Regional Park plans for the Workhouse include an event 448.1 acres, multiple resource park center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station restaurants, apartments, music barn and www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on LFP Lake Fairfax Park 703-690-4392 site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston The park is open to the public for the purpose of activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater, education, training, practice, and racing for shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters competitive and recreational sculling and 479 acres, multiple resource park rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Major Fairfax Authority may be launched from the docks or FRA Lee District Park shoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers a County Parks 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia facility for team training and competition for softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, Olympic, college, high school and club canoe, BLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground, kayak and crew athletes. accessible playground 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 138 acres, district park volleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf, Arts Center trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing 883.4 acres, multiple resource park MDP Mason District Park LAC Workhouse Arts Center 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale CJP Clemyjontri Park softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball 9601 Ox Road, Lorton (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, www.lortonarts.org 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean MBG amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness 703-584-2900 fitness, picnic areas and playgrounds 121.2 acres, district park The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio 18.6 acres, special purpose park buildings, the main galleries and the recently Charlotte, from Vienna, shares a opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are sketch that she made of the bridge, NWP Nottoway Park encouraged to interact with artists. In addition ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park across the pond from the 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), home to performing arts, including theater, film Children’s Garden at Meadowlark baseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit), tennis (lit), trails, picnic community center, nature center, amphitheater, Botanical Gardens. 90.9 acres, district park trails 650 acres, multiple resource park FPF Frying Pan Farm Park RBP Riverbend Park 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls historic structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails, nature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/ open areas, playground hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom 135.3 acres, multiple resource park 411.2 acres, multiple resource park

GSG Green Spring Gardens SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean Community Center, historic structure, biking/hiking historic structure, historic/hiking/nature trails, trails, open areas, gardens fishing 30.9 acres, special purpose park 384.3 acres, natural resource park

HPP Hidden Pond Park SRD South Run District 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield MN tennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/ baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, nature trails, playground, fishing recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming The Meredith family came to the Mason Neck 25.6 acres, community park 196 acres, district park State P exploringark, and from wildlife Arlington, spotting. to do some HMP Huntley Meadows Park WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale nature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/ softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park 1444.8 acres, natural resource park 292.6 acres, multiple resource park www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 15 A Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the Burke, Parks Fairfax & Fairfax Station/Lorton/Clifton areas

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4 Silverbrook 13 Burke Station 7 9351 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Sta- 6031 Kerrwood Street, Burke G tion Community Park u Community Park 14 Burke Ridge 5 Newington Heights 9719 Burke Lake Road, Burke 8590 Heller Road, Lorton Neighborhood Park District Park 15 Rolling Valley West 6 Laurel Hill 6512 Sydenstricker Road, Burke 8515 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton Community Park Countywide Park 16 Fair Oaks 7 Old Colchester Preserve 3901 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax 10646 Old Colchester Road, Lorton Neighborhood Park Cultural Resource Park 17 Brentwood 8 Lorton West 11903 Appling Valley Road, Fairfax 9800 Ox Road, Lorton Neighborhood Park 9 Lower Potomac 18 Random Hills Patrick Campo (left, of 9515 Richmond Highway, Lorton 11550 Random Hills Road, Fairfax Neighborhood Park Fairfax Station) and 10 Waples Mill Meadow Michael Wentzel (Spring- 11329 Waples Mill Road, Oakton 19 Dixie Hill Multiple Resource Park A pond and small dock are The park offers a profes- field) came to Giles Run 4540 Dixie Hill Road, Fairfax a peaceful feature at the sional grade disc golf Meadow trails to get in a Neighborhood Park 11 Lake Braddock center of the park. course. good bike workout. 20 Villa D’este 3120 Northwood Road, Fairfax 16 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Morgan Kret, of Chevy Chase, ready to return her friends’s serve during their Jayden B., from Burke, gets James, from Springfield, comes to the park to play basketball during his tennis ready to kick the ball to lunch hour. practice. one of his companions.

21 Mosby Woods 30 George Mason 39 Twinbrook Road Neighborhood Park 56 Pohick Estates 9813 Five Oaks Road, Fairfax 9700 Braddock Road, Fairfax 5124 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 48 Ox Hill Battlefield 7450 Pollen Street, Lorton Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax Community Park Cultural Resource Park 57 Newington Commons 22 East Blake Lane 31 Rutherford 40 Middleridge 8915 Hooes Road, Lorton 9540 Bel Glade Street, Fairfax 4710 Guinea Road, Fairfax 5425a Governor Yeardley Drive, 49 Poburn Woods Neighborhood Park Community Park Community Park Fairfax 6325 Wendy Ann Court, Fairfax Sta- Neighborhood Park tion 58 Mason Neck West 23 Villa Lee 32 University Community Park 10418 Old Colchester Road, Lorton 2901 Hunter Road, Fairfax 10200 Braddock Road, Fairfax 41 Greenfield Community Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5349 Guinea Road, Fairfax 50 Brimstone Neighborhood Park 6600 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 59 Tattersall 24 Hideaway 33 Olde Forge Neighborhood Park 3405 Miller Heights Road, Oakton 2900 Glenvale Drive, Fairfax 4604 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 42 Monticello Community Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 5315 Guinea Road, Fairfax 51 Burke Lake & Golf Course Community Park 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 60 Oak Marr 25 Towers 34 Surrey Square Multiple Resource Park 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton 9350 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax 4819 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax 43 Kings Park West Multiple Resource Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 5216 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax 52 Lake Mercer Community Park 9500 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Sta- 61 Borge Street 26 Armistead 35 Country Club View tion 3030 Borge Street, Oakton 8900 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax 10609 Henrico Street, Fairfax 44 Lakeside Multiple Resource Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5216 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax Community Park 53 Levell W Dupell 62 Blake Lane School Site 27 Eakin (Mantua Section) 36 Crooked Creek 6812 Newington Road, Lorton 10033 Blake Lane, Oakton 8928 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax 9910 Commonwealth Blvd., Fairfax 45 Herzell Woods Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 5328 Guinea Road, Fairfax Neighborhood Park 54 Mount Air Historic Site 63 Briarwood 28 Smokewood 37 Royal Lake 8600 Accotink Road, Lorton 2830 Zimpel Dr., Fairfax 4120 Whitacre Road, Fairfax 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax 46 Fairfax Hills Cultural Resource Park Community Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 4304 Holly Lane, Annandale Neighborhood Park 55 Southgate 64 Patriot 29 Ashford East 38 Rolling Woods Estates 7438 Pohick Road, Lorton 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax 4300 Guinea Road, Fairfax 5208a Marvell Lane, Fairfax 47 Fair Ridge Neighborhood Park District Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 12300 Meadow Field Drive, Fairfax 65 Mountain Road District 15620 Braddock Road, Fairfax

The youngest members of the The Lucier Family, from Centreville, Stevens family (from Chantilly) say they visit the Burke Lake Golf enjoy Hershey’s ice cream with their Course, together, quite often. The mom at the Burke Lake ice cream parents have been teaching both parlor. kids how to golf for a few years.

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Brian van de Graaff - speaker for the Sept. 18 The Doctors of More than 1,000 free rides to medical appointments and Lunch N’ Life. shopping were provided by Shepherd’s Center volunteers to older adults. Photos BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA contributed Welcome you to the community Serving Older Adults - Providing Free Transportation erving older adults, age 50 and better, the Life is Sept. 18 from noon - 2 p.m. and will feature SShepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke provides local weatherman, Brian van de Graaff from ABC’s services and programs to promote healthy in- channel 7, as the guest speaker. The luncheon will dependent living. Over 1,000 free rides to medical be held at the Jubilee Christian Center - 4650 Shirley appointments and shopping were provided by Gate Road, Fairfax. All are welcome to attend the Shepherd’s Center volunteers to older adults, who luncheon, and the cost is $10. Make a reservation by no longer drive, and live in the Burke and central calling 703-620-0161 by Sept. 12. The Shepherd’s Fairfax area. Center of Fairfax-Burke’s website is: www.scfbva.org. Programs, such as the Shepherd’s Center’s bi-monthly Call the office at 703-323-4788, if you have more Lunch N’ Life, provide a delicious meal, interesting questions about participating in any of the activities speakers, and social networking. The next Lunch N’ or volunteering. SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR Met Life, Delta, BCBS/Carefirst Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. and United Concordia Provider Publishing Publishing Weekdays • Saturdays • Evenings SEPTEMBER Dates Dates 24 Hour Emergency Care HomeLifeStyle...... 9/10/14 HomeLifeStyle...... 11/12/14 A+ Camps & Schools...... 9/17/14 Holiday Entertainment & 5631-B Burke Centre Parkway Fall Fun & Arts Preview...... 9/24/14 Gift Guide I...... 11/19/14 Burke, VA 22015 OCTOBER A+...... 11/25/14 4600 John Marr Dr., Suite #401 Thanksgiving is November 27. Annandale, VA 22003 Wellbeing...... 10/1/14 HomeLifeStyle PULLOUT: 8998-E Lorton Station Blvd. DECEMBER Lorton, VA 22079 Deadline is 9/25/14...... 10/8/14 Wellbeing...... 12/3/14 A+ Camps & Schools...... 10/15/14 HomeLifeStyle: Home for the • Free Initial Exam Election Preview I ...... 10/22/14 Holidays...... 12/10/14 • 40+ Years Experience Election Preview II...... 10/29/14 Hanukkah begins December 16. • Two Board Certified Orthodontists Holiday Entertainment & • In Network Providers for MetLife, NOVEMBER Delta Dental & United Concordia Award- Election Day is Tuesday, Gift Guide II...... 12/16/14 Winning November 4. A+ Camps & Schools...... 12/16/14 Wellbeing...... 11/5/14 CHILDREN’S CONNECTION...... 12/24/14 703-750-9393 E-mail [email protected] for more information. www.dutson-ellisortho.com Reaching Suburban Washington’s Leading Households • Alexandria Gazette Packet • Fairfax Connection • Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Newspapers & Online • Arlington Connection • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection • Potomac Almanac • Burke Connection • Great Falls Connection • Reston Connection The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) 703-778-9431 • Centre View • McLean Connection • Springfield Connection & Burke Centre Pkwy. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com • Chantilly Connection • Mount Vernon Gazette • Vienna/Oakton Connection

18 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Celebrating 35 Years of Dance buffa’s Talking About the Area … Excellence! dance

Area residents enjoying (Established in 1980) Home of Burke Civic Ballet Burke Lake Park. studio • Pre-School Dance Movement • Hip Hop

his summer, residents in the Fairfax Station Photo by • Contemporary • Conditioning • Ballet Tand Burke areas are having fun at Burke Lake • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Pointe • Modern Park. Tommy Donelson, 36, was born in • Acro • Musical Theater • Ages 3 to Adult Burke and spent most of his life there until he moved to Los Angeles four years ago. Disappointed with his Dillon Roach • Beginner to Advanced • Professional Instructors inability to get a job in professional comedy, he de- cided to move back. Come Join the fun! Currently living in Reston, he enjoys the variety of activities and loves that such fun places like beaches and mountain trails are only a two hour drive away /The Connection from his house. “Traffic aside, this area has an incredible amount of things to offer,” Donelson said. Among other at- tractions – he looks forward to playing golf at the Giles Run range at Laurel Hill. His friend Dave McDaniel, 38, spent 30 years liv- Tommy Donelson (right), 36, spent the ing in the Burke and Fairfax Station areas. The only majority of his life in Burke but spent exception being a short time he spent living in Bos- the last four years in Los Angeles. Now ton for a few years until he was 9 years old. moved back and currently living in He recently moved back from Boston back to this Reston. Dave McDaniel (left), 38, spent 12,000 sq. ft. of performing space area because of the opportunities, being with friends majority of the first 30 years around the and family and the advantages of the school system. with professional sprung floors Burke/Fairfax Station area. He currently resides in the Fairfax area. Sandy Rogers, 62 of Fairfax Station, has been there and all the outdoor activities she can do. Her favor- CALL 703-425-5599 since 1989 when her husband transferred because ite activities are hiking and seeing the animals on QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. of his military job. She’s currently retired, but she trails, especially birds. Her personal favorites are IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE had previously been a Christian Yoga Expert. Snowy Egrets and Bald Eagles. ENVIRONMENT CENTER II She mostly enjoys the area because of its wildlife — Dillon Roach www.buffas.com • [email protected]

REGISTER Find Your Children Safe & Sound KIDDIE COUNTRY NOW! DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment in harmony with the needs of the child. CHILDREN AGES 2-5 Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs SPECIAL FEATURES Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed

FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS Program is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, A SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING, MUSIC, AND AN END-OF-THE-SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS KINDERGARTEN AGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARS Registrations are now being accepted for the GRADES 1-6 2014-2015 School Year. Two Virginia certified Transportation provided to Terra Centre, teachers per classroom. Program emphasizes Fairview, White Oaks, and language arts, math, computer literacy, science, Elementary Schools. Emphasis on special events, sports, time for homework, and student’s social studies, social development, art, music choice of activities. and physical development. KIDDIE COUNTRY I Come See Our KIDDIE COUNTRY II Burke Centre Award-Winning Facilities! Burke-Springfield Fairfax Station (Fairfax) (Both Schools Winners Fairfax Station (Lorton) 6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd. of American Institute 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. Burke, Virginia 22015 of Architects Awards) Burke, Virginia 22015 703-250-6550 www.kiddiecountry.com 703-644-0066 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 19 Newcomers & Community Guide Year-round Festivals List compiled by Emma Harris Herndon Kids Triathalon. 7:30 a.m. Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. This kids triathlon gives youngsters an opportunity to compete in one of the fastest A list of annual growing sports in the United States. The event is designed for any youth, ages 6-16, regardless of athletic ability or prior triathlon experience. community Visit www.herndon-va.gov. events in the area. SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 Clarendon Day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Near Clarendon Photos by Metro station, 3100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. A celebration of the Clarendon neighborhood and August 2014 a showcase for the people who make the neighborhood great with activities, live SATURDAY/AUG. 30 entertainment and food. Visit

Steve Hibbard Jazz & Blues Festival. 1 p.m. Lake www.clarendon.org/clarendon-day. Anne Plaza (Waterfront), 1609 Washington Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Plaza, Reston. Showcasing a variety of talented 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. A celebration of local emerging artists and national jazz the diversity and community spirit that is found performers. Visit lakeanneplaza.com/event/8th- in Reston, this annual event brings together the annual-jazz-blues-festival/30. people of Reston to celebrate the rich medley of

/The Connection cultures. Visit http:// www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ SATURDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 30-31 MulticulturalFestival.shtml. War of 1812 Signature Event. Noon-5 p.m. Alexandria Waterfront, 3 Cameron Street, SUNDAY/SEPT. 28 Alexandria. Visitors are invited to delight in interactive historical exhibits, boating activities Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 3 p.m. Reston Town and food trucks. Features a tug-of-war, cricket Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Walk and match and yacht race as well. 703-746-4242. fundraise to further the care, support and Free. Visit www.visitAlexandriaVA.com/1812 research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Sandstorm Ride is a hit at last year’s Burke Centre Festival. This Visit http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/ year’s festival will take place Sept. 6 – 7. General?pg=informational&fr_id=5817&type=fr_informational&sid=18124 NatureFest. 1-5 p.m. Runnymede Park, 195 September 2014 8:30 p.m. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Herndon Parkway, Herndon. Explore various MONDAY/SEPT. 1 - SUNDAY/SEPT. 7 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax and The Auld Shebeen nature stations throughout the park including Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. butterflies, bees, life in the meadow, web of life Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics All are invited to enjoy, free of charge, the “pure and much more with live animal shows Exhibition. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 drop” - the beauty and depth of Irish music, throughout the day. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. Workhouse Way, Lorton. This exhibition dance, language and sport as it has taken root represents the depth and breadth of and come into full flower in our community. contemporary functional and sculptural ceramic Visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/ October 2014 artworks being created throughout the country. special-events/fairfax-irish-folk-festival Visit http://www.workhouseceramics.org/ Silver Live Music and Food Truck Festival. THURSDAY/OCT. 2 index.php?p=1_15_Clay-National-2014. 12-10 p.m. 1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Listen to 3rd Annual Reston Town Center Help the performances from renowned local and national Homeless Walk. 12 p.m. Reston Town Center, MONDAY/SEPT. 1 acts and find displays of fine arts and a variety 11959 Market St, Reston. Walk from Mayflowers of refreshments to benefit the Spirit of Hope Floral Design Studio on The Promenade to the Herndon Labor Day Festival. 12-6 p.m. Children’s Foundation. Visit http:// Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Embry Rucker Community Shelter and back. tysonspartnership.org/event-calendar/tysons- Funds will enable Cornerstones to provide Herndon. Downtown Herndon celebrates Labor world-music-festival/. Day with an annual festival - ºgreat music, a essential resources and services for individuals Lorton’s Fall Festival. 11 a.m. Lorton Station and families in the community who are craft show, food, wineries, micro-brews and Town Center, 8998 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton culinary demonstrations will all be there. Visit homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Visit . Enjoy a magic booth, pumpkin painting, photo http://www.cornerstonesva.org/events_list/hth. www.herndon-va.gov booth, games, prizes and more. Visit www.lortonstationtowncenter.com/calendar-of- SATURDAY/SEPT. 6 events.html FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 3-5 Virginia Indian Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour. 6-9 p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 13-14 Mount Vernon Estate, 3200 George Washington Memorial Pkwy., Mount Vernon. Enjoy live blues Great Falls. Tribal dancing, songs and drumming King Street Art Festival. 10 a.m.-7p.m. make history come alive each September at the and spectacular views of the Potomac River Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Old Town, while sampling wine from 16 Virginia wineries. Virginia Indian Festival at Riverbend Park. Visit King Street, Alexandria. At this community Patriot Beach Ball Balloons at the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes/ Visitors learn about the successes and failures of festival, art enthusiasts can discover spectacular City of Fairfax’s 47th annual Inde- our Founding Father’s wine endeavors, enjoy quicktakes/#FA14QT7. paintings, life-size sculptures, jewelry, pendence Day last year. live blues music, and meet “George and Martha photography, ceramics and more. Visit Washington” on the Mansion’s piazza. Visit SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 6-7 www.artfestival.com/Festivals/ www.mountvernon.org. Alexandria_Festival_of_the_Arts_Alexandria_Virginia_September.ASPX Mount Vernon Colonial Market and Fair. 9 37th Annual Burke Centre Festival. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial a.m.-10 p.m. 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, SATURDAY/OCT. 4 SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 Highway, Mount Vernon. Fifty colonial-attired Burke. Burke Centre’s signature event, which artisans demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell celebrates the spirit of the community each year Art on the Avenue. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2301 Mount 5K/10K Dulles Day on the Runway. 7:30 a.m. traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. A multicultural arts with rides, activities and live entertainment for 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. tin and ironwork, leatherworkings, weavings, all ages to enjoy. Visit http:// festival celebrating the community’s diversity The full length of the runway will be closed off furniture and much more. Visit http:// through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in www.burkecentreweb.com/ for runners to experience a flat, fast course and www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/ sub_category_list.asp?category=37&title=Annual+Festival. Alexandria, Virginia. Visit a unique look at the airport grounds. All race calendar/events/colonial-market-fair/ www.artontheavenue.org. proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Virginia, Paint Herndon Celebrate the Arts. 9:30 a.m. - SUNDAY/SEPT. 7 the Committee for Dulles Community Outreach 3:30 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, and the Washington Airports Task Force. Visit Herndon. The annual Paint Herndon event is a SUNDAY/OCT. 5 Reston Triathlon. 7 a.m. Lake Audubon, Twin http://committeefordulles.org/5-10K.html. celebration of the arts and the anniversary of the Branches Road, Reston. Swim, bike and run in McLean Project for the Arts ArtFest. 10 a.m.- Dulles Day Plane Pull. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dulles opening of ArtSpace Herndon, complete with a 5 p.m. McLean Central Park, 468 Dolley the “Reston World Championships.” Visit International Airport. Teams of 25 are pitted painting competition. Visit Madison Blvd., McLean. The park is transformed www.restontriathlon.org/tri. against one another to see who can pull a www.artspaceherndon.com/paint-herndon/. into a lively landscape of mini art galleries 164,000+ pound Airbus 12 feet the fastest in showcasing and offering for sale the work of a THURSDAY/SEPT. 11-18 Special Olympics Virginia’s “heaviest” fundraiser. Visit http://www.planepull.com. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 20-21 diverse group of 50 juried artists. Visit www.mpaart.org. 16th Annual Fall for the Book Festival. Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest. 12-6 p.m. 8025 2nd Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts. 19th Annual Paws for a Cause 3K Walk. 12 George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Galleria Drive, McLean. Attend for a day of beer 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highland Street in the Clarendon Fairfax. A week-long, multiple-venue, regional sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar District, Arlington. More than 100 artists will p.m. Weber’s Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee festival that brings together people of all ages smokin’ and barbecue eatin’. Your admission showcase their work including paintings, Highway, Fairfax. Paws for a Cause benefits and interests. Visit www.fallforthebook.org. buys a sampling glass so you can enjoy all you jewelry, pottery, glass, and much more. Visit Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc., an all-volunteer care to taste while attending seminars in the artfestival.com for more. organization dedicated to providing pet visitation to residents of nursing homes and SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 tasting theater and enjoying live music all day. Visit www.tysonspartnership.org/event- 18th Annual CCÉ Irish Folk Festival. Noon- calendar/tysons-bbq-bourbon-and-beer-festival. SUNDAY/SEPT. 21 See Events, Page 21

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Turkey Trot 5K Race. 4 p.m. Herndon Community Center, 814 Events Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. The From Page 20 course takes you through Herndon hospitals since 1987. Centennial Golf Course grass and Visit www.fpow.org/event-685795. paved paths, parts of the W&OD paved trail and vehicular paved road. All canned food will be donated to SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 11-12 LINK. Visit www.herndon-va.gov Oktober Fest Reston. Reston Town WEDNESDAY/NOV. 19 - SUNDAY/JAN. 4 Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Enjoy food, wine, beer, live Lights Festival. 7700 Bull Run Drive, entertainment, a carnival and the Centreville. Almost two and a half Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K at miles of light displays and a Holiday Northern Virginia’s largest fall Village to celebrate the season. ºVisit festival. Visit http:// www.bullrunfestivaloflights.com. www.oktoberfestreston.com. FRIDAY/NOV. 28

Photo by Alexandria Tree Lighting. 7-9 p.m. SATURDAY/OCT. 11 Market Square, 301 King St., Fall Festival in Old Town Historic Alexandria. Annual event featuring Fairfax. 10209 Main Street, Fairfax. lighting the City tree, performances and a visit from Santa to open the

What started out as a small market Steve Hibbard for artisans has grown to a festival Christmas season. Visit with over 400 arts, crafts and food www.alexandriava.gov/Calendar. vendors, children’s activities and FRIDAY/NOV. 28 -TUESDAY/JAN. 6 entertainment for all ages. Visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/ Christmas in Mount Vernon. 9 a.m. special-events/fall-festival. - 4 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon

/The Connection Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon decks the halls with THURSDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 16-NOV. 1 themed Christmas trees on the estate Great Pumpkin Gathering. 6-10 and festive greenery in the Mansion. p.m. 1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Visit www.mountvernon.org/ Artisan pumpkin carvers showcase a christmas. dazzling display of pumpkin art beyond your wildest imagining. Visit www.tysonspartnership.org. December 2014 Daniela Sykes, 29, makes a flower balloon for Daniela Berrios, 3, of Lorton, at last MONDAY/DEC. 1 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-19 year’s 4th of July celebration in Lorton. Church Street Holiday Stroll. 6-9 19th Annual Craftsmen’s Fall Herndon Community Center, 814 upcoming.htm Arlington. About 5,000 visitors p.m. Freeman House and Store, 131 Classic Art & Craft Festival. 10 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. Enjoy attend the annual remembrance Church St. N.E., Vienna. Enjoy fun a.m.-6 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 ghoulish games, a spooky craft and a ceremonies in the Memorial family-friendly activities including a Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. children’s show. Visit www.herndon- TUESDAY/NOV. 11 Amphitheater. Visit visit from Santa, petting zoo, free hot Features original designs and work va.gov. Arlington National Cemetery www.arlingtoncemetery.mil. chocolate and roasting marshmallows from hundreds of talented artists and Veterans Day Ceremony. at supervised bonfires. Visit craftspeople from across America. Arlington National Cemetery, SATURDAY/NOV. 22 www.viennava.gov. Visit http://www.gilmoreshows.com/ SATURDAY/OCT. 25 craftsmens_classics_chantilly_fall.shtml. Volunteer Fest 2014. A region-wide day of community service that SATURDAY/OCT. 18 mobilizes hundreds of volunteers to help nonprofits accomplish tasks that Historic Hallows Eve. 4 p.m. Sully they would not have the time or Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully resources to do on their own. Visit Way, Chantilly. Experience the http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/ traditions of Virginians in the 18th non-profits/volunteerfest.php for and 19th centuries by celebrating All times and locations. Hallows Eve with storytelling, Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. fortune telling, fall foods and family Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying gatherings. Visit http:// annual event that winds through www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully- Clifton’s 8 Acre Park. Visit historic-site. cliftonhauntedtrail.com. Air and Scare. 2-7 p.m. Steven F. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 18-19 Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. See Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 the spooky side of air and space at Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the annual Halloween event. Arrive 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. in costume for safe indoor trick-or- Warm yourself by the fires and enjoy treating, creepy crafts, spooky the splendor of autumn with crisp science experiments and other local apples, warm savory meat pies Halloween-themed activities. Visit and hearty breads, or let Market Fair http://airandspace.si.edu/events/air- entertainers, tradesmen and the and-scare/. militia amuse and educate you. Visit www.1771.org. Tysons Harvest Festival. 12-6 p.m. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29 1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Stroll 68th Annual Vienna Halloween through the arts and crafts booths Parade. 7 p.m. Maple Avenue, and taste some of the fun flavors of Vienna. With the theme of fall. Visit http:// “Celebrating the Tradition of Vienna tysonspartnership.org/event- Girls Sports,” come in costume to calendar/tysons-harvest-festival. celebrate Halloween. Visit www.viennava.gov. SUNDAY/OCT. 19 Neighbors Feeding Neighbors 5K. 9 a.m. 7925 Jones Branch Dr., November 2014 McLean. Even though Northern SATURDAY/NOV. 1 Virginia is considered one of the wealthiest jurisdictions in the The Robinson Marketplace. 10 country, we still face a poverty rate a.m.-4 p.m. 5305 Sideburn Road, of about 5 percent - more than Fairfax. Shop at over 80 vendors at 90,000 people are living in poverty the Holiday Market, raffle and silent and 30 percent are children. Come auction sponsored by the Robinson run or walk to help feed our Secondary School PTSA. Visit neighbors. Visit https:// www.robinsonptsa.org. Water Fitness Classes runsignup.com/Race/VA/McLean/ NeighborsFeedingNeighbors5K. TUESDAY/NOV. 4 Available Election Day. General Election. Visit FRIDAY/OCT. 24 www.sbe.virginia.gov/ and Spooktacular. 6:30-8:30 p.m. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 21 Newcomers & Community Guide Getting to Know Woodson, Fairfax High Sports

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Woodson boys’ basketball players and fans celebrate the Cavaliers’ 2014 region championship.

school basketball with more than 600 wins.” Woodson: Boys’ bas- v20. Andy Heck, a 1985 graduate, was a two-way football standout for the Cavaliers. ketball team repeated He went on to play tight end and offensive tackle for Notre Dame, winning a national as region champion. championship with the Fighting Irish after the 1988 season. The Seahawks selected Heck in the first round of the 1989 draft. v50. Ashley McCulloch, a 2005 graduate, W.T. Woodson High was a lacrosse star for the Cavaliers. She School played collegiately at the University of Vir- ginia. Mascot: Cavaliers. School Colors: Navy blue and white. From Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for The Athletic Director: Dan Checkosky, 703-503- Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “With 37 4681. seconds left to go in the 2002 lacrosse state Football Coach: Mike Dougherty (first year). final, Woodson was losing by a goal to The Cavaliers won three of their final four games in 2013 and finished with a 3-7 record. Rockbridge County. The Cavaliers would Volleyball Coach: Len Palaschak. equal the score, and go on to win the state Boys’ Basketball Coach: Doug Craig. championship in overtime, thanks to a Field Hockey Coach: Meg Jarrell. Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Patrick Mahler. champion effort on the part of Ashley McCulloch, a freshman.” Fairfax High gymnast Rachel Barborek won the 2014 Conference 6 all- What Happened Last Year: The field v69. Brandon Corso, a 1992 graduate, around title during her junior year. hockey team qualified for regionals. The was a standout quarterback for the Cava- boys’ basketball team repeated as region liers. He played collegiately at Missouri. trict/conference championship, finished 19- League teams. His father said it was not champion. The girls’ lacrosse team won the 4 and reached the region final. The boys’ difficult for Pulsipher to make the decision Conference 7 championship. The boys’ la- soccer team finished 8-3-1, but lost in the to go to the pros instead of college. He said crosse team reached the region Fairfax High: Field first round of the conference tournament. teams made lucrative offers, and promised quarterfinals. Gymnast Rachel Barborek won the Confer- to secure Pulsipher’s education as well.” From The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: hockey team won fifth ence 6 all-around champion. The softball v66. Larry Fones, a 1948 graduate, was a v8. Tommy Amaker, a 1983 graduate, was team finished 15-8 and reached the region three-sport start for the Rebels. He played a standout point guard for the Cavaliers. consecutive district/ quarterfinals. football, basketball and baseball at Fairfax, He went on to play at Duke University be- From The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: and went on to play football collegiately at fore he became a college coach. After stops conference title. v45. Billy Pulsipher, a 1991 graduate, was William & Mary. at Duke (assistant), Seton Hall (head coach) a baseball star for the Rebels. v86. John Curtis, a 1988 graduate, was a and Michigan (head coach), Amaker be- The New York Mets selected Pulsipher in standout wrestler for the Rebels. He com- came the head coach at Harvard. the second round of the 1991 MLB Draft peted collegiately at the University of Vir- From Mirza Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for Fairfax High School and he joined fellow young pitchers Paul ginia. Wilson and Jason Isringhausen to compose vBrandon Royster, a 2000 graduate, was The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “Team- Mascot: Rebels. work and defensive brilliance defined the School Colors: Blue and gold. the trio known as “Generation K.” Injuries, a star running back for the Rebels. He high school and college basketball careers Athletic Director: Nancy Melnick, 703-219-2201. however, would slow Pulsipher’s career. played collegiately at Stanford University. of Tommy Amaker, a 1983 Woodson grad. Football Coach: Kevin Simonds (fifth year). From 1995 to 2005, he pitched in parts of From Mirza Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for The Rebels finished the 2013 regular season with The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “Royster His basketball mind took him from a 7-3 record and qualified for the playoffs. Fairfax six seasons at the MLB level, producing a Woodson to Duke as a player, and from lost to Yorktown in the opening round. 13-19 record with a 5.15 ERA. certainly found success at Fairfax. Duke to Seton Hall to the University of Field Hockey Coach: Amber Beaudoin. From Mirza Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for During his junior and senior years, the Michigan as a coach. Volleyball Coach: Tyler Freiheit. The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “He Rebels went undefeated in the regular sea- Boys’ Basketball Coach: Mike Barbee. son. ‘Tommy Amaker is the best pure point Girls’ Basketball Coach: Marcus Konde. gave up a full scholarship to Old Dominion guard to ever play in Northern Virginia,’ said University in order to sign with the Mets. During his four years at the varsity level, Red Jenkins, the former Woodson coach, What Happened Last Year: The field While in high school, the left hander was Royster rushed for more than 5,300 yards and one of the winningest coaches in high hockey team won its fifth consecutive dis- contacted by every one of the 26 Major and scored 60 touchdowns.” 22 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide

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Then-senior Jack Bass won the 2014 152-pound state championship, Then-junior AJ Alexander and the Lake Braddock boys’ basketball team helping the Robinson wrestling team win its third state title in four reached the 2014 state tournament. years. Getting to Know Lake Braddock, Robinson Sports

ins. He went on to win NCAA titles and an Braddock. She competed collegiately at the grade gym class. He said he had fun throw- Lake Braddock: Un- Olympic gold medal. University of Virginia. ing the discus and the shot put. However, From Mirza Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for 100. Sarah Spring, a gymnast and 1999 when he began his high school competition, defeated boys’ tennis The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “Not to graduate, won three straight state champi- Muzzio said it did not appear he would get say that Johnson lacked standout track ath- onships on the vault. big enough to really compete in those team wins state title. lete status at Lake Braddock, and not that events. He said his coach at Robinson, three individual state titles won in high Maynard Heins, saw the potential in school are an easy feat to accomplish, but Robinson: Wrestling Muzzio, so he began to teach him proper they pale in comparison to what he went technique for different events. He said Lake Braddock on to do afterwards. Johnson went on to team captured dis- Muzzio would have to do all of the events, Secondary School win college titles at the University of North not just one. Carolina and Olympic gold in Atlanta in trict, region and state However, Muzzio went on to win state Mascot: Bruins. 1996. and other titles as a discus thrower. He won School Colors: Purple and gold. championships. Athletic Director: Mark Martino, 703-426-1001. He was a seven-time U.S. outdoor cham- the Virginia State Outdoor discus titles in Football Coach: Jim Poythress (11th season). pion, a four-time world outdoor champion, 1981 and 1982. In 1981 he became a Na- The Bruins won their fifth consecutive district/ a four-time U.S. indoor champion and a tional Junior Olympic Discus Champion and conference championship and went undefeated during the 2013 regular season. Lake Braddock three-time world indoor champion.” James W. Robinson in 1982 he won the Dogwood Relays Dis- reached the region semifinals before losing to 4. Mia Hamm, a 1989 graduate, is one of cus Championship. Westfield and ending its season with a 12-1 record. the greatest women’s soccer players of all Secondary School That same year, Muzzio became the U.S. Volleyball Coach: Aubrey Eaton. time. She played at Lake Braddock for one Junior National Decathlon Champion in Field Hockey Coach: Marie Bounds. Mascot: Rams. Cross Country Coach: Michael Mangan. season after transferring from a high school School Colors: Blue and gold. Indiana, and then a Junior Pan American Boys’ Basketball Coach: Brian Metress. in Texas, and helped the Bruins win the Athletic Director: Jeff Ferrell, 703-426-2126. Games Decathlon Champion - setting the Girls’ Basketball Coach: John Giannelli. 1989 state championship. She went on to Football Coach: Scott Vossler (first year). new record for the championship - in Ven- The Rams finished the 2013 season with an 8-3 Baseball Coach: Jody Rutherford. star for the University of North Carolina and ezuela. Softball Coach: George Rumore. record, including a playoff victory over Patriot High Rival School: Robinson. the U.S. Women’s National Team. School. Vossler is Robinson’s fourth head coach in v9. Chris Warren, a 1985 graduate, was a From Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for The five years. standout running back for the Rams. He What Happened Last Year: The boys’ cross Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: ‘She is a Volleyball Coach: Jill Cross. played collegiately at the University of Vir- Boys’ Basketball Coach: Brian Nelson. country team finished 6A state runner-up, household name. Across the globe, girls who Girls’ Basketball Coach: T.J. Dade. ginia and Ferrum College before the Seattle led by second-place finisher Alex Corbett. play soccer strive to be her, while female Wrestling Coach: Bryan Hazard. Seahawks selected him in the fourth round The girls’ cross country team took third in athletes who play other sports look up to Baseball Coach: John James. of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played 11 sea- the state. Hannah Christen finished second her. Mia Hamm is the face of women’s soc- Boys’ Soccer Coach: Robert Garza. sons with the Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys Rival School: Lake Braddock. among individuals, and Katy Kunc placed cer and an advocate of women’s sports.” and Philadelphia Eagles, earning three trips third. The boys’ basketball team repeated 10. Hubert Davis, a 1988 graduate, was What Happened Last Year: The wrestling to the Pro Bowl. In 1994, he rushed for as district/conference champion, finished a basketball and football standout for the team won its third state championship in 1,545 yards and nine touchdowns with Se- region runner-up and qualified for the state Bruins. He went on to play hoops at the four years. attle. The following season, he ran for 1,346 tournament. The boys’ tennis team went University of North Carolina before the New The gymnastics team won the Conference yards and 15 touchdowns. undefeated, winning the state title. The York Knicks selected him in the first round 5 championship. The boys’ lacrosse team v38. Mike Imoh, a 2002 graduate, was a girls’ soccer team won the Conference 7 of the 1992 NBA Draft. Davis played 12 sea- won the state title. standout running back for the Rams. He championship and reached the region semi- sons in the NBA with the Knicks, Dallas From The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: rushed for 2,077 yards and 28 touchdowns finals, where the Bruins lost in penalty kicks Mavericks, Washington Wizards, Detroit v7. Rob Muzzio, a 1982 graduate, was a as a senior and helped Robinson capture to eventual state champion Battlefield. The Pistons, Toronto Raptors and New Jersey track and football standout for the Rams. the 2001 state championship. He played softball team won the conference title, fin- Nets. He attended George Mason University and collegiately at Virginia Tech. ished region runner-up and qualified for the 14. Ed Moses, a 1998 graduate, was a became the first decathlete to win back-to- v65. Bob DeProspero, a 1981 graduate, state tournament. state-champion swimmer for the Bruins back national championships. was a three-time state champion wrestler From The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: who went on to Olympic glory. From Mirza Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for for the Rams. 3. Allen Johnson, a 1989 graduate, was a 63. Cathron Birge, a 1986 graduate, was The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “Muzzio vMeghan McCarthy, a 1992 graduate, was state-champion track athlete for the Bru- a state-champion track athlete for Lake took interest in track and field in eighth a state-champion runner for the Rams. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 23 703-978-5660 www.northernvirginiasmiles.com Dr. James L. Gyuricza Dr. Melanie Wilson Hartman Dear Neighbors,

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce She embraces our core dedication to providing the you to Dr. Mary Speicher who is joining our practice highest quality dental care, utilizing the most advanced as an associate. Dr. Speicher is originally from techniques and materials, and striving to provide a Northeastern . She graduated from the patient-centered environment characterized by University of Scranton with a BS in Biophysics in 1985 education, comfort and trust. Dr. Speicher will be a and continued her studies at Temple University participating dentist for Delta Dental and United School of Dentistry, receiving her DMD in 1989. Dr. Concordia. Speicher has been in private practice for 26 years. We are excited to have Dr. Speicher with us and are She is dedicated to continuing education, having confident that she will have a bright future with our furthered her education to include sedation dentistry, office. Thank you for the many referrals of your family implants, invisalign, periodontal laser therapy, bone and friends and for the continued support. grafting and periodontal surgery. Dr. Speicher’s With warm regards, training and personal dedication will complement Drs. James L. Gyuricza and and enhance our office. Melanie W. Hartman and Staff Burke Professional Center, 5212-B Lyngate Ct., Burke, VA 22015

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