Springfield Nights Concerts Return to Burke Lake

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The Fairfax County Park Authority has created an atmosphere of entertainment and joy for the community with Springfield Nights concert series at Burke Lake Park.

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Photo by Mike Salmon/The Connection Photo by Khuyen Dinh/The Connection On the lawn at Burke Lake, the concert series is a relaxing way to wrap Families bring their children to enjoy the ‘Summer Entertainment Series: up a summer day. Springfield Nights.’ Springfield Nights Concerts Return to Burke Lake

pringfield Nights returns for the blankets and lawn chairs to relax with visor, supporters of Springfield Nights, Upcoming concerts schedule: summer season with free musical friends and family. Fairfax County Park Authority, Fairfax JULY performances on Wednesday eve- The Burke Lake Park Amphitheater hosted County Park Foundation, and contributions S 24 — The Woodshedders (Roots Rock) nings at Burke Lake Park ranging 123 Andr s for a concert of children’s songs from the following sponsors: Cox Commu- 31 — The English Channel (Rock&Roll) from bluegrass and pop to rock and R&B. on June 22. The Saturday morning perfor- nications, 495/95 Express Lanes, Dominion There’s also a children’s entertainment se- mances take place from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Energy, Sheehy Auto Stores, NOVEC, AUGUST ries on Saturday mornings. Enjoy the Burke Springfield Nights is presented in part- Anonymous, Great American Restaurants, 7 — The Colin Thompson Band (Blues Rock) Lake Park setting and bring a picnic meal, nership with the Springfield District Super- Metro Walk & Run, and Mosquito Hunters. 14 — The Johnny Artis Band (Blues, Rock&Roll)

2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] I-95 Corridor More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon Improvement Study Virginia officials holding a series of meetings this month to hear ideas. Meetings THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019 By Mike Salmon 6–8 p.m. The Connection South County Middle School 8700 Laurel Crest Drive Lorton hen driving on I-95 anytime TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019 of the day, it could seem like James Monroe High School rush hour. That’s when ideas 2300 Washington Avenue W Fredericksburg, VA 22401 come to many drivers on what to do to fix this thoroughfare, and now 6–8 p.m. the officials want to hear those ideas as part THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 of a corridor improvement study that is be- Virginia State University Multipurpose Center 20809 2nd Avenue ing conducted with the Commonwealth Petersburg, VA 23803 Transportation Board, the Virginia Depart- 5–7 p.m. ment of Transportation, the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment and According to LeGrand a number of po- the Department of Rail and Public Trans- tential focus areas in and around Fairfax, portation. Whether it’s a new turn lane, exit including Occoquan and approaches to the ramp or even a launch pad for the helicop- Springfield Interchange are recognized in ter backpacks that someone is developing the study. The study team will evaluate and in their garage to get out of gridlock, offi- consider not only potential capital improve- cials want to hear about it. ments, but also operational upgrades to the “The study team is currently in the prob- highway and parallel, major routes that lem identification stage, which includes I-95 needs help and officials are listening. connect to I-95. Multimodal options will be gathering data and starting public engage- considered. ment to learn drivers’ and residents’ indi- ered, so this is the driver’s chance to be that interchange adopted, and the There are three meetings planned this vidual experiences,” said Lindsay LeGrand, heard. Occoquan River. Then came the 95 Express month to look at the options available, the Assistant Director of Communications The Springfield District has had its share lanes, a tolled lane plan where another lane where drivers, residents and other stake- at the VDOT Central Office in Richmond. of I-95 projects in the last 20 years, start- was added to the HOV lanes and vehicles holders can learn more and provide feed- “The team will gauge whether public expe- ing with the rebuild of the Springfield In- with one or two occupants paid a toll to back in person, by email or by taking an riences validate the initial data collected on terchange where I-395, I-495 and I-95 meet. use the lanes but carpools with three or online survey at crash frequency and severity, delays and The ribbon was cut for that project in the more occupants could ride for free. Many va95corridor.metroquest.com. The first incident-related delays,” she said. The team summer of 2007. The fourth lane project ramps and access lanes were added as part comment period will end Aug. 21. Addi- is also interested in any potential solutions started shortly after that, adding another of these projects but at certain times there tional comment opportunities will be avail- members of the public may want consid- lane between “the mixing bowl,” a name is still gridlock. able throughout the study period. Trash Collection Staffing is Tight, Resulting in Cutbacks of Service Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day. Program is aware of the national driver short- Photo by Mike Salmon/The Connection age,” said Matthew Kaiser, the information officer for the Fairfax County Department of By Mike Salmon Public Works and Environmental Services. The Connection The county is running advertisements for heavy equipment operators, i.e. trash truck et’s face it, it might not be a dream drivers, and they’ve even gone as far as mak- Ljob, riding on the back of a truck, ing a video to attract applicants. jumping off, throwing in more trash, “Endless opportunities here with the with the smell plus possibility of flies, mag- county,” said the person in the video. The gots, rodents, and other surprises. There are message they are promoting includes great nicer jobs, and lately the labor force num- pay and benefits, a family friendly atmo- bers have been showing a shortage of trash sphere and the room for advancement. collection workers. It’s having an impact on The driver shortage has not impacted the trash collection schedules. county collection schedules, but Kaiser is Some are cutting back from two days a aware of private collection companies that week to one, and the residents are feeling have reduced their collection frequency. the crunch. They are still meeting code requirements According to the National Waste & Recy- though, Kaiser said. Companies that fail to cling Association located in Arlington, the meet the requirements are handled through solid waste industry directly employs about enforcement actions. 420,000 people as of early 2018 with a to- Some county supervisors’ offices have tal payroll of more than $21 billion. Bran- heard from their constituents about missed don Wright, the communications represen- trash pick-ups, possibly the result of staff- tative for NWRA noted the staffing short- In Fairfax County, private collection companies pick up trash and recy- ing. In Mount Vernon, this occurred a few ages for the industry. “The labor market is cling for ninety percent of residents and businesses while the county times in June but they haven’t heard any tight in our industry,” he said. There is a trash service is only responsible for 10 percent. complaints since then. driver and mechanic shortage “felt by a In Springfield, the issues were with number of companies,” he said. percent of residents and businesses while collection company or pay via their Home houses that were under contract with Re- In Fairfax County, private collection com- the county trash service is only responsible Owner Association fees. public Trash Services. Republic has not re- panies pick up trash and recycling for ninety for 10 percent. Residents are billed by the “The (county) Solid Waste Management turned any messages about this issue. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 18-24, 2019 ❖ 3 Fairfax Station, Opinion Lorton & Clifton

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4 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Commentary How To Make Parkway Safer?

By Scott Surovell ists about 5% of the time and 25% of State Senator (D-36) the time in afternoons. Traffic builds during the rushes and creates collisions. n July 11, over 150 people NPS found maximum morning traffic attended a National Park queues of 21 cars at Belle Haven Road OService (NPS) meeting to and nine cars at Collingwood Road while share comments on NPS’s evening maximum queues were only safety study and the future of the south- about 13 and three cars. ern section of the George Washington The big question now is, what will Memorial Parkway. Del. Paul Krizek, U.S. we do? First, it is very important to Rep. Don Beyer and I have been asking understand that the Parkway, which for a safety study for four years and so opened in 1932, is listed on the Na- far NPS has produced excellent information. tional Register of Historic Places. It was intended I have lived about two blocks from the Parkway as a scenic drive that integrated natural areas and most of my life and significant changes have oc- preserved scenic vistas. Congress created it explic- curred. The Defense Department moved 15,000 new itly as a memorial to George Washington, part of employees to Fort Belvoir after 2005 and it has Washington, D.C.’s monumental core and a grand proven to be a real tipping point. More specifically, gateway to Mount Vernon Estate as a memorial to many people who live in Maryland and worked at the nation’s first president. It was never intended Walter Reed Medical Center now come across the to be a commuter thoroughfare or to accommo- Woodrow Wilson Bridge and take the Parkway south date high speeds. to the Walker Gate. In the evening rush hour, they The National Historic Preservation Act imposes sig- race north and switch to Fort Hunt Road to access I- nificant legal protections that restrict major struc- 495 gridlocking Fort Hunt Road. tural changes to the road to preserve its historic in- New traffic navigation applications such as Google tegrity as directed by Congress. Many will recall that Maps and Waze have highlighted to drivers what the Federal Highway Administration was forced to many of us have known for years – the Parkway is a reroute U.S. 1 100 yards to the south because of quick (and scenic) substitute for U.S. 1. Just look at Woodlawn Mansion’s federally-protected, historic the cut-through traffic and backups on Sherwood Hall status. Given these legal constraints, changes like Lane through Gum Springs. adding lanes, traffic circles, new bridges and guard- From my perspective, most of the Parkway’s prob- rails are unlikely options. lems are caused by increased traffic volumes, exces- However, NPS is considering “traffic diets” — sive speeds and left turns that are especially danger- restriping intersections to narrow the road to one ous. The Park Service’s initial statistics support this lane in each direction to provide turn lanes. They view. are also examining speed cameras, turn restrictions, According to their studies, almost everyone speeds. and maybe a stoplight or two. A shocking 70-80% of drivers speed and NPS did People move to our area to enjoy the Potomac not even measure speeds at the 35-mph stretch be- River, the Mount Vernon Trail and the Parkway. tween Belle Haven Road and Belleview Boulevard. Many consider it a privilege to live near Mount Three of nine major intersections generate about 50% Vernon. The Parkway is a road within a national of crashes — Belleview Boulevard, Morningside Lane park, an important natural and national resource. and Belle Haven Road. We must now all work together to come up with Limited traffic gaps contribute to collisions. Driv- sensible solutions. ers need about an eight-second gap in traffic to safely NPS will accept comments through Aug. 21. I have execute a turn. The NPS data shows, for example, at created a survey and a comment form to capture feed- Collingwood Road, there are gaps greater than eight back. I will forward all comments that I receive on seconds about 25% of the time in the morning and to NPS. Please complete it on my blog – The Dixie about 40% of the time in the afternoon. However, at Pig – at scottsurovell.blogspot.com or at http://bit.ly/ Belleview, in the morning, an eight-second gap ex- GWPkwyStudy.

Bulletin Board Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least CAMPS two weeks before event. Art Camp Registration. Summer Alexandria. Learn basic budgeting they are being followed as they Art Camp in Burke for 5-8 year skills and tools to help manage should. olds, 8 years and up, and teens/ money. Prepare a personal spending adults. Camp is held through plan and learn to reduce debt. Free. Burke Centre Conservancy at the Visit https:// WEDNESDAY/JULY 24 Woods Community Center, 10100 soco.financialempowermentcenters.org/ Fairfax County Park Authority Wards Grove Circle, Burke. Camp or call 703-704-6014. Board Meeting. 7:30 p.m. in weeks run July 22-26; July 29- the Herrity Building, 12055 Aug. 2; and Aug. 5-9. Call 703- Government Center Parkway, 250-6930 or visit TUESDAY/JULY 23 Suite 941, Fairfax. The Park www.czartlessons.com. Car Seat Safety Check. 5-9 p.m. at Authority Board’s 12 appointed ❖ Fine Arts & Crafts Camp (8 years & the West Springfield district police members establish strategic policy up) station, 6140 Rolling Road. Fairfax and direction for the Park ❖ Drawing Camp (8 years & up) County Police Department offers free Authority. Open to the public. For ❖ Drawing Plus Color & Craft Fun safety check and install events agenda and more information, Camp (5-8 year olds) throughout the year to ensure visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ❖ Art Boot Camp for teens/adults children travel safely. By parks/boardagn2.htm or call 703- Call instructor at 703-250-6930 or appointment only; call 703-644-7377 324-8662. visit www.czartlessons.com. and press 0 at the recording to schedule. In preparation for appointment, install the seat using SATURDAY/JULY 27 THURSDAY/JULY 18 the instructions that came with the “Your Journey Through Grief.” Thrifty Thursday. 7-9 p.m. at the car seat. Trained officers will review 2-4 p.m. at Haven of Northern South County Government the car seat instructions and car Building, 835 Richmond Highway, owner’s manual to be certain that See Bulletin, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 18-24, 2019 ❖ 5 Welcome Zaher Aymach, D.D.S. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics Creating Travel Journal With Children Helping children capture vacation memories through journaling.

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collection of rocks collected at Mt. Vesuvius in Naples, a souvenir from the A leaning tower of Pisa, crayon-on-con- struction paper drawings of the beaches in Naples, Italy are all part of the travel journals that Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez preserved. These are keep- sakes that her son began creating when he was in preschool. Recently she perused those journals, reliving the memories with her son who is now a 22 year-old college student. “As a military spouse I had the opportunity to live in Naples, Italy,” said Pruneda-Hernandez, who now works as the Director of Early Childhood Education Initiatives at Montgomery College. “When we trav- eled in Europe, I provided my son travel journals. As Photo courtesy of Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez a preschooler, he drew pictures of the places we vis- Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez created ited and I would write parts of our conversations on this journal with her son when he the drawings. As he learned to write, his travel jour- was younger. Now that he’s 22, he nals began to become more complex with him draw- enjoys looking at them and reliving ing and writing. I saved those journals and he is able childhood memories. to relive the memories of those experiences.” they did or saw. Parents should Journals created during summer “Travel journals encourage them to engage all of vacations allow families to main- their senses like sound, touch, tain the experience of their trips allow young taste and feel. For example, if long after they’ve returned home. children to be you’re on a vacation in Paris, did Whether one’s plans include a sa- you smell freshly baked baguettes fari in Kenya or a staycation actively involved in when you walked into a restaurant among the monuments along the for lunch? If you ate a croissant, National Mall, keeping detailed the experience of could you taste the butter or feel records gives children who are liv- the flakes on your tongue?” ing in the age of selfies and social their journey.” The options for both the format media posts, a thoughtful option — Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez, of journals and the way that a for holding onto memories. Director of Early Childhood child chooses to describe their ex- “Travel journals are important periences are abundant, says because they [allow children], to Education Initiatives at Rowe. “Children can include mu- have those memories of those ex- Montgomery College seum tickets, airplane boarding periences,” said Pruneda- passes, leaves they collected from Hernandez. a park they visited,” she said. “Parents should en- Advanced planning leads to creative journals that courage them to think long-term about things they are a form of self-expression, suggests Wendy Rowe, might enjoy remembering later.” a writing tutor and art teacher. “Before you leave for “Travel journals allow young children to be actively your trip, ask your child to think about what they’re involved in the experience of their journey,” added most excited about and the type of journal they’d Pruneda-Hernandez. “They do not have to be writ- like to keep,” she said. “For example, my daughter ten. Children that are not able to write yet, should likes to paint watercolor pictures of things that she be provided opportunities and materials such as a sees. Other children might make a journal that’s a simple notebook, markers, crayons, or pencils to draw written narrative. What’s important is that parents what they see and their experiences.” allow children to choose the type of journal they want Prompts can be used to encourage those who are to make and then purchasing and packing the sup- resistant to keeping a record of their vacations, says plies that they might need, whether it’s colored pen- Villano. “Start by asking them to write about some- cils and craft paper or a simple notebook and a pen.” thing they saw by describing its color or shape,” she Such diaries can spark family conversations and said. “They can describe the shape and color of a create opportunities to practice writing skills, advises rock they saw while hiking in the Grand Canyon.” Michelle Villano, a fourth grade teacher who encour- “Parents can sit and ask open-ended questions at ages her students to write accounts of their summer the end of the day,” said Pruneda-Hernandez. “This adventures. “Children can enjoy a vacation and learn provides a [them] an opportunity to express them- from the scenes around them,” Villano said. “A child’s selves orally and provides opportunities for them to travel journal shouldn’t just be a list of things that think about the experience.” 6 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP

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he Fairfax County keting Solutions and holds a bach- School Board has elor of arts in political science and Cats benefit from being in a foster home. We need long- and short-term T elected Karen Corbett business from Pennsylvania State fosters for cats of all ages, mothers with litters and kittens on their own. Sanders (Mount University. Kaufax has served with Vernon District) as chair and the Fairfax County Childcare Ad- visit our website, Tamara Derenak Kaufax (Lee Dis- visory Council (former chair); Consider Fostering click on Participate trict) as vice chair for a one-year Superintendent’s Business and term. The chair and vice chair as- Community Advisory Council; Adopt/Donate/Volunteer at www.lostdogrescue.org sumed office at the July 11 School School Board’s Advanced Aca- Board meeting; they are elected by demic Programs Advisory Commit- School Board members during the tee; Parent Linkage Committee; Board’s annual organizational Fairfax Citizens for Better Schools meeting. Committee; Lee District Budget Born and raised in Fairfax Advisory Council; Springfield Es- County, Corbett Sanders is a re- tates Elementary School PTA (vice tired international business execu- president); Springfield Estates and tive, a community advocate for Bush Hill Elementary Schools PTA healthcare and education issues, (cultural arts chair); AGC Pre- past PTA president, and Odyssey School (board member and chair); of the Mind coach. She has served and Make-a-Wish Foundation on boards of directors and oper- (wish granter). Her Board service ating committees for international began in January 2012. She served telecommunications companies as Board vice chairman in 2013 and, locally, on the quality board and Board chairman in 2014. of Inova Children’s Hospital and Kaufax currently serves as the the regional board for Odyssey of Budget chairman, previously serv- the Mind. Corbett Sanders earned ing in this role in 2016 immedi- a bachelor’s degree from the Uni- ately following a term as vice versity of Notre Dame and a chairman. She has also served as master’s degree from Boston Uni- chairman for the Governance versity. She serves on the Dean’s Committee in 2017, and the Pub- Advisory Board of Boston lic Engagement Committee in University’s Wheelock School of 2012. Education and previously served In addition to the chair and vice on the parent advisory board of chair, members of the Fairfax Creighton University. Corbett County School Board, whose Sanders has served on the School terms run from 2015 to 2019, are: Board since 2016. During the Sandy Evans (Mason District), 2017-18 school year, she served as Karen Keys-Gamarra (at-large), vice chair of the Board, and dur- Pat Hynes (Hunter Mill District), ing the 2018-19 school year, she Ryan McElveen (at-large), Megan served as Board chair. McLaughlin (Braddock District), Derenak Kaufax is a long-time Ilryong Moon (at-large), Dalia advocate for children’s causes and Palchik (Providence District), education issues with 20 years of Jane Strauss (Dranesville Dis- experience as a marketing profes- trict), Elizabeth Schultz (Spring- sional and small business owner. field District), and Thomas Wil- She is the owner of Altamat Mar- son (Sully District).

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Call 703-789-6144 or Mamma Mia. Thursday-Saturday, 7 p.m. at visit ollyollyart.com for more. Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Art Exhibition: Virginia Watercolor Society. Road, Alexandria. Based on a 2008 jukebox Through Aug. 2, gallery hours in the Musical Romantic Comedy, the story follows a McGuireWoods Gallery, Workhouse Arts Center, young bride-to-be who invites three men to her Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, upcoming wedding, each one with the possibility Lorton. Virginia Watercolor Society (VWS) is of being her father. $10-$12. Call 703-505-9955 organizing its 40 th annual juried painting or visit www.hayfielddrama.com for tickets. exhibition with about 85 paintings on display. Free and open to the public. Visit www.workhousearts.org/ or Photo by Kimberly Siepmann FRIDAY/JULY 26 www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org for more. Leads rehearsing in The Wizard of Oz. From left: Guard #1 - Emma B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 Crafters Wanted for 2nd Annual Fall Craft University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy free coffee, Show. The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Gonzalez; Dorothy – Brianna St Clair; Toto – Ava Hurtado; Scarecrow – entertaining callers, a friendly atmosphere, will hold its 2nd Annual Fall Craft Show and Kathryn Webb; Tin Man – Jared Diallo; Lion – Greg LaNave; and Guard $1,000 guaranteed jackpot, treasure chest LEGO (TM) Train Show on Saturday, Oct. 12, #2 – Lillie Rusch. progressive raffles, and good food available for 2019 ,10 a.m.-4 p.m. For crafters interested in purchase. All proceeds go to purchasing fire and joining the event, booth space is enough room rescue equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com or for a 10x10 canopy and cost is $50 per space. call 703-273-3638 for more. Email [email protected] for an The Wizard of Oz application and further information. Visit Join Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they journey together to the Em- SATURDAY/JULY 27 www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225. erald City, make new friends, and gain a deeper knowledge of themselves. Thursday-Saturday, July 17-20, Kingstowne Farmers Market. Fridays, through Children’s Entertainment Series. 10-10:45 7:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, July 20-21, 2 p.m. at Nativity Catholic Church, Fr. Martin Performing Arts Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m. in the Giant parking lot, 5870 a.m. at Burke Lake Park Ampitheater, 7315 Ox Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Farm Center, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. The July 20 matinee is also a children and sensory-friendly sing-along. Road, Fairfax Station. Featuring The grandsons, fresh eggs, local honey, berries, fresh picked $12 Adults, $12; children/seniors, $8. Call 571-236-1429 or visit nativityburke.org/theater-tickets/. jr. (children’s songs). Visit vegetables, fresh local fruits, baked breads and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ treats, chicken, tamales, salsa, hummus, deeper knowledge of themselves. The July 20 Visitor Center. Included with regular admission. springfield-nights. gourmet sausage, fresh roasted coffee beans, matinee is also a children and sensory-friendly Call 703-550-9220 or visit Summer Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gunston and much, more. Call 703-642-0128 or visit sing-along. $12 Adults, $12; children/seniors, www.gunstonhall.org/visit/guide/upcoming- Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton. Join www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/ $8. Call 571-236-1429 or visit events. Gunston Hall for a summer of fun. Each kingstowne. nativityburke.org/theater-tickets/. Nine and Dine with Wine. 5 p.m. at Laurel Hill Saturday in June, July, and August, stop by for a Wakefield Farmers Market. Wednesdays, 2-6 Golf Club, 8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton. historic adventure on the grounds and in the p.m. through Oct. 30, at Wakefield Park, 8100 Enjoy nine holes of golf followed by a relaxing Visitor Center. Included with regular admission. Braddock Road, Annandale. Eleven local farmers THURSDAY-SATURDAY/JULY 18-20 dinner on the greens. The evening starts with a Call 703-550-9220 or visit and producers will sell fresh produce and fruits; Mamma Mia. Thursday-Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m., shotgun start, nine-hole four-person www.gunstonhall.org/visit/guide/upcoming- meats; breads and pastries; jams; dairy products 2 and 7 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School, scramble. Range balls and power cart included. events. and eggs; herbs; flowers, and more. All products 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria. Based on a $45 for dinner only and $75 for golf and dinner. Mountain Songs/Stories. 3-4:30 p.m. at City of are grown or produced by the vendors and come 2008 jukebox Musical Romantic Comedy, the Call 703-493-8849 or email Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., from within 125 miles. The Fairfax County story follows a young bride-to-be who invites [email protected]; this event Fairfax. Dulcimer legends Ralph Lee Smith and Master Gardeners Association will be there each three men to her upcoming wedding, each one is available to the first 60 golfers. Visit Madeline MacNeil present mountain songs and week, providing horticultural information to with the possibility of being her father. $10-$12. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/laurel-hill/ stories. Sing-alongs and display of old mountain home gardeners in Fairfax County. Call 703- Call 703-505-9955 or visit nine-wine-dine/072019. dulcimers. All ages. Free. Visit 642-0128 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ www.hayfielddrama.com for tickets. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library or call 703-293- farmersmarkets/wakefield. 6227, ext. 6. Lorton Farmers Market. Sundays, 9 a.m.-noon, SUNDAY/JULY 21 through Nov. 17, in the VRE Parking Lot, 8990 FRIDAY/JULY 19 NTRAK Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. at the Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Eleven local B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax SUNDAY/JULY 28 farmers and producers sell fresh produce and University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy free coffee, Station Road, Fairfax Station. The Northern G-Scale Trains. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fairfax fruits; meats; breads and pastries; jams; dairy entertaining callers, a friendly atmosphere, Virginia NTRAK members will hold a N gauge Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station products and eggs; herbs; flowers, and more. All $1,000 guaranteed jackpot, treasure chest Train Display. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 Road, Fairfax Station. The Washington, Virginia products are grown or produced by the vendors progressive raffles, and good food available for and under, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, & Maryland Garden Railway Society (WVMGRS) and come from within 125 miles. The Fairfax purchase. All proceeds go to purchasing fire and www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call 703-425- members will have a G-Scale train display County Master Gardeners Association will be rescue equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com or 9225. running. The sheer size of these trains is a there each week, providing horticultural call 703-273-3638 for more. Films in the Park: Incredibles 2 (2018). 7 wonder to behold as is their ability to run information to home gardeners in Fairfax Old Town Village Performances: Main p.m. at Strawberry Park in Mosaic, Fairfax. through the garden all year around. Speak with County. Call 703-642-0128 or visit Street Clarinet Quartet. 7-8 p.m. at Old Mosaic’s summer movie lineup has something experienced people about this facet of the model www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/ Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. for the whole family. Grab a blanket, friends and railroading hobby. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, lorton. The weekend starts here – Friday night on the family and watch favorite films underneath the $2; 4 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax- Springfield Farmers Market. Saturdays, Old Town Village Plaza – music and dance to stars. Visit mosaicdistrict.com/events/event/ station.org, www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call through Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Springfield relax by. Fridays, June-September, weather films-in-the-park-2/. 703-425-9225. Town Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive, permitting. Performances are free. Call 703-385- Burke Historical Society. 3:30-5 p.m, at Pohick Springfield. Vendors include Cascade Beverage, 7858 or visit www.oldtownplazafairfax.com for Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Celestial/Fossil Farms, Chilanga Tortilla, more. WEDNESDAY/JULY 24 Burke. William Connery speaks on the post- Conecopia, Greenwich Farms, Iganacio’s Springfield Nights: The Woodshedders Civil-War career of John S. Mosby: supporting Produce, Kingdom Gourmet, Lola’s Kusina, (Roots Rock). 7-8:30 p.m. at Burke Lake Park, Ulysses S. Grant’s presidency, serving as U.S. Lund’s Produce, Smiths Mecklenburg, Taste Old SATURDAY/JULY 20 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Springfield consul to Hong Kong, and mentoring George S. Country, Three Puppies,Tyson Farm, and Electric Vehicle Show. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Nights returns for a second summer season with Patton. Visit www.burkehistoricalsociety.org for Windmill Meadows. Visit www.community- Daniels Run Peace Church, 3729 Old Lee free musical performances on Wednesday more. foodworks.org or call 202-697-7768. Highway, Fairfax. Learn how Fairfax County can evenings at Burke Lake Park ranging from Films in the Park: The Jungle Book (2016). Burke Farmers Market. Through Dec. 21, 8 be a leader in electric car technology and test bluegrass and pop, to rock and R&B. Visit 7 p.m. at Strawberry Park in Mosaic, Fairfax. a.m.-noon at the VRE parking lot, 5671 Roberts drive several EV models. Environment Virginia, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ Mosaic’s summer movie lineup has something Parkway, Burke. A great selection of fresh Daniel’s Run Peace Church, and The Climate springfield-nights. for the whole family. Grab a blanket, friends and produce, baked goods, seafood, and dairy. All Reality Project are hosting this event. The Lee District Nights: The Annandale Brass family and watch favorite films underneath the vendors make their own food or grow it locally church has an electric vehicle charging station, Ensemble (American popular music). stars. Visit mosaicdistrict.com/events/event/ within 125 miles. Call 703-642-0128 or visit solar panels, and a community garden. Free. 7:30 p.m. at Lee District Amphitheater, 6601 films-in-the-park-2/. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/ Visit environmentvirginia.org for more. Telegraph Road, Alexandria. Enjoy an evening burke for more. Children’s Entertainment Series. 10-10:45 of al fresco music at Lee District Park. Head to a.m. at Burke Lake Park Ampitheater, 7315 Ox the amphitheater on Wednesdays for this series WEDNESDAY/JULY 31 Road, Fairfax Station. Featuring Blue Sky concerts featuring a variety of musical acts from Springfield Nights: The English Channel WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 17-21 Puppet Theater (puppets). Visit jazz to big band, classic to bluegrass, swing to (Rock&Roll). 7-8:30 p.m. at Burke Lake Park, The Wizard of Oz. Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ folk and vintage rock ‘n roll. Visit 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Springfield p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2 p.m. at Nativity springfield-nights. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ Nights returns for a second summer season with Catholic Church, Fr. Martin Performing Arts Summer Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gunston lee-district-nights for more. free musical performances on Wednesday Center, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. Join Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton. Join evenings at Burke Lake Park ranging from Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Gunston Hall for a summer of fun. Each bluegrass and pop, to rock and R&B. Visit Cowardly Lion as they journey together to the Saturday in June, July, and August, stop by for a THURSDAY/JULY 25 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ Emerald City, make new friends, and gain a historic adventure on the grounds and in the Evenings on the Ellipse: Daryl Davis springfield-nights.

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The crowd enjoys Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orches- tra during the Evenings on the Ellipse Summer Concert at the Fairfax County Gov- ernment Center on Thursday, July 11, 2019.

Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection Free Summer Concerts, Wine Tastings 2019 Performances July 18: Maybe April (Country) July 25: Daryl Davis (Swing) Aug. 1: Machaya (Klezmer) Evenings on the Ellipse Aug. 8: The David Kitchen Band (Pop/Rock) Aug. 15: Mariachi Los Amigos with special guest group, at the Fairfax County Common Ground (Mariachi plus Jazz) Aug. 22: The Capital Focus Jazz Band (Youth Jazz Band) Government Center. Aug. 29: The Gibson Brothers (Bluegrass) great music, a beautiful venue and complimentary By Steve Hibbard wine tastings, I am proud to have the Fairfax County The Connection Government Center play host to such a special summer experience.” oc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Or- Sousan Frankeberger, Performing Director for the chestra helped kick off the Evenings on Fairfax County Park Authority, added: “The Park Dthe Ellipse Summer Concerts and Wine Authority started the Summer Concert Series about Tastings at the Fairfax County Govern- 25 years ago, and we started with one small venue ment Center on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Through- and expanded it. Now we offer concert series weekly out the summer, the free series of concerts sponsored from Wednesday evenings through Sunday evenings by the Fairfax County Park Authority are held Thurs- at different park venues throughout the county.” days from 5:30-7 p.m., and will feature a wide vari- She said there are 160 concerts throughout the ety of musical acts — from country to swing, blue- county, which includes children’s performances on grass to Klezmer, and folk to vintage rock ‘n roll. Saturday mornings and evening concerts, plus one Fairfax County’s two Wineries — Paradise Springs series that’s international – music and dance from and Bull Run — will be providing tastings and sales different parts of the world. The series is sponsored of their premium reds and whites. through contributions from donors; no taxpayer According to Sharon Bulova, Chairman of the money goes towards paying performance fees and Board of Supervisors: “Doc Scantlin puts on a fan- the series are held in all Supervisory districts. tastic show. We moved them inside the Government Concerts are held Thursday evenings, now Center because of the rain and had an audience that through Aug. 29, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Fairfax filled the Forum. People were up on their feet and County Government Center, 12000 Government dancing. Doc Scantlin is my favorite group!” Center Pkwy., Fairfax. If it rains, the concert will She added: “Evenings on the Ellipse is a great way be moved inside to the Fairfax County Government for nearby residents and county employees to relax Center Forum. Visit the Website: https:// and unwind after work in Wolf Trap-esque style. With www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Or- chestra is a 21-member musical revue con- sisting of 15 musicians.

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From Page 5 Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. Haven of Northern Virginia offers this free summer workshop. Registration requested. For information and registration, call 703-941-7000 or email [email protected].

SUNDAY/JULY 28 Movie Screening: Proof of Heaven. 2-4 p.m. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Best-selling author of Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, Dr. Eben Alexander will describe his personal near death experience and the lessons he has learned. $25. Register at proofofheavenunity.eventbrite.com.

SATURDAY/AUG. 3 Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group. 2-4 p.m. at Mason District Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group for greater Washington meets the first Saturday of the month. All are welcome. RSVP for available seating. Call 301-263-0616 or visit www.dcpnsupport.org for more.

TUESDAY/AUG. 6 Car Seat Safety Check. 5-9 p.m. at the West Springfield district police station, 6140 Rolling Road. Fairfax County Police Department offers free safety check and install events throughout the year to ensure children travel safely. By appointment only; call 703-644-7377 and press 0 at the recording to schedule. In preparation for appointment, install the seat using the instructions that came with the car seat. Trained officers will review the car seat instructions and car owner’s manual to be certain that they are being followed as they should.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 7 New Volunteer Orientation. 7:30-9 p.m. at Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax. People and their pets (dog, cat or bunny) are needed to join other Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc. volunteers who make a difference in the community by visiting residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Visit www.fpow.org. Call 703-324-5424 or visit www.fpow.org for more.

TUESDAY/AUG. 13 Car Seat Safety Check. 5-9 p.m. at the West Springfield district police station, 6140 Rolling Road. Fairfax County Police Department offers free safety check and install events throughout the year to ensure children travel safely. By appointment only; call 703-644-7377 and press 0 at the recording to schedule. In preparation for appointment, install the seat using the instructions that came with the car seat. Trained officers will review the car seat instructions and car owner’s manual to be certain that they are being followed as they should. Family Caregiver Telephone Support Group. 7-8 p.m. Fairfax County’s Family Caregiver Telephone Support Group meets by phone on Tuesday, February 13, 7-8 p.m. This month’s focus is an open discussion on caregiver stress. Share experiences, gain support and get information without having to travel. Call 703- 324-5484, TTY 711 to register.

TUESDAY/AUG. 20 Volunteer Seminar: RSVP. 10:30 a.m. at Junior Achievement Finance Park, 4099 Pickett Road, Fairfax. RSVP-Northern Virginia (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) will hold a seminar on volunteering in retirement. The one-hour event is free and open to the public. To sign up for the Aug. 14 info session, email [email protected], call RSV703-403- 5360 or visit www.rsvpnova.org. Car Seat Safety Check. 5-9 p.m. at the West Springfield district police station, 6140 Rolling Road. Fairfax County Police Department offers free safety check and install events throughout the year to ensure children travel safely. By appointment only; call 703-644-7377 and press 0 at the recording to schedule. In preparation for appointment, install the seat using the instructions that came with the car seat. Trained officers will review the car seat instructions and car owner’s manual to be certain that they are being followed as they should. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 18-24, 2019 ❖ 11 12 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com