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News, Page 6 STD PRSRT Photo Courtesy of Natalie Lassiter Photo April 17-23, 2019 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com News ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ in Westfield Theater a rock-concert setting – from the set design High school presents to the costumes to the music,” said Harrington. “We really want the audience pop musical, to sing along and take part in the show, not just watch it.” ‘Rock of Ages.’ “The kids have done a really great job of bringing the spirit of the show to life,” she By Bonnie Hobbs continued. “None of them were alive in the ’80s, but they’ve immersed themselves in udiences will journey back to the the ’80s culture and in their roles.” 1980s in Westfield High’s rollick- Aing, rock musical, “Rock of Ages.” HARRINGTON even brought in former And they’ll be singing the words “American Idol” singer Constantine to the songs along the way. Maroulis to give her students a workshop It’s the school’s Cappies entry, and the on this show. That’s because he played Drew show will burst upon the stage, Friday-Sat- in the original production of “Rock of Ages” urday, April 26-27 and May 3-4, at 7 p.m., on Broadway. and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Tickets are Portraying Drew for Westfield is junior $12 at the door or $10 online via John Henry Stamper. “Drew is an aspiring www.westfieldtheatre.com. musician living on L.A.’s Sunset Strip,” he “We’ve got excellent singers and very said. “He’s thoughtful and kind of a sweet- skilled dancers, and this show is just a good heart, but naïve, at times. He has good in- time – upbeat and colorful,” said Director Photo Courtesy of Natalie Lassiter tentions and badly wants to make it big. Rachel Harrington. “And just when you Rehearsing a scene from “Rock of Ages” are (from left) Lauren LeVine, It’s great being a guy who loves rock, be- think you’ve got it all figured out, some- Braeden Anderson, Alan Gutierrez-Urista, Faith Cho, John Henry cause that’s me in real life. I love all the thing new happens to keep the audience Stamper, Keeley Rogers, Harry Schlatter, Josh Moore and Colin Brown. music in the show, and I want to do justice engaged. We’re really excited about it.” to these songs because my parents’ genera- There are two, main storylines. One is to L.A. to be actress. trying to save it. tion knows all the words.” about Drew, a guitarist who works in The The other plot involves a businessman The show features a cast of 40, crew of Stamper’s favorite one is “Here I Go Bourbon Room, a bar in 1980s Los Ange- who wants to knock down the Sunset Strip, 20 and a live, five-piece rock band. Scenes Again,” sung by the whole cast while he les. Lots of rock bands perform there, and where the bar is, and replace it with other take place mainly on the Sunset Strip, in sings the lead. “It’s so high-energy and it’s Drew wants to be a rock star. His love in- businesses. And the owner, a protestor and the bar and in a dance venue called the terest is Sherrie, who moves from Kansas everyone in L.A. who loves rock music are Venus Club. “We want to bring people into See ‘Rock of Ages’, Page 10

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The O’Neill-James School of Irish Dancing

Mahima Adhikari and Aarya Ghimire Nepalese dancer Laxmi Ghimire takes perform a Nepalese dance. a bow. Showcase Performers Kick Up their Heels

The 9th annual Centreville International Showcase was Saturday, April 13. Photos By Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View

The Washington Area Senior Harmonica Group

Centreville High senior Ricardo Avalos sings in Spanish. Alvi Ramirez sings and plays harmonica and guitar.

Kofi Dennis (second from right) and Friends wow the crowd with their drumming.

Bowing after doing a Bolivian dance at the Centreville International Showcase are Westfield High grad Sara Berrios plays (front to back) Nadya Tapia, 9, and Singing while playing music are members of the Korean ukulele while singing a song she wrote. Alexandra Dagdelen, 7. Central Senior Center’s Autoharp Ensemble. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2019 ❖ 3 Opinion Chantilly

Supporting Immigrant Families, Community www.ConnectionNewspapers.com @ChantillyConnec In late 2017, attorneys working in concert Comprehensive change — not one-time funding with the Fairfax for All coalition drafted the Newspaper of Ordinance to Protect Equal Justice for All. This Chantilly — needed to support Fairfax County immigrant Fair Oaks / Fair Lakes countywide policy, which would end this rac- A Connection Newspaper ist collaboration and create some equity for our families and community members. immigrant neighbors, will: An independent, locally owned weekly 1. Prohibit the county from being involved newspaper delivered By Mary Supley arrest-to-deportation pipeline. in civil immigration enforcement; to homes and businesses. Published by Fairfax for All Currently, more than 11,500 county residents 2. Limit the collecting and sharing of Local Media Connection LLC are in deportation proceedings. This is because information with ICE; airfax County residents in deportation Fairfax County voluntarily collaborates with 3. Expand the list of documents that are 1606 King Street proceedings are not guaranteed ac- ICE in the detention and deportation of its resi- acceptable as proof of identity; and Alexandria, Virginia 22314 cess to free legal counsel. According dents and visitors. This collaboration harms mi- 4. Establish permanent funding for legal F Free digital edition delivered to to Department of Justice data, such grants residing in Fairfax County and weak- representation for county residents in your email box. Go to legal representation dramatically increases the ens our community. Every day that county lead- deportation proceedings. connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe likelihood that an individual will have a hear- ership fails to act, more people live in fear and The complete ordinance can be read at ing, be released from detention, and be granted more residents are detained. Data from Syra- fairfaxforall.org/pledge. relief from deportation. cuse University’s TRAC program show that It is long past time for Board Chairman NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is Fairfax County ranks 13th in the country for Sharon Bulova, the Board of Supervisors, Sher- considering limited, temporary, one-time fund- its compliance with voluntary detainer requests iff Stacey Kincaid, and other officials to end Steven Mauren ing for legal representation for county residents issued by ICE (view data directly at bit.ly/de- the county’s voluntary collaboration with ICE. Editor, 703-778-9415 in deportation proceedings. Without also en- tainer-compliance-rates). A collaboration that furthers the [email protected] acting a policy that ends the county’s volun- While funding for legal representation would criminalization, incarceration, and deportation Jean Card tary collaboration with ICE (U.S. Immigration be commendable, it’s not enough. By itself, this of valued Fairfax County families and commu- Production Editor and Customs Enforcement), this proposal is proposal alone offers more comfort to the poli- nity members. [email protected] merely a band-aid that would offer assistance ticians who want to appear to stand with our to fewer than 1 percent of the people who need immigrant neighbors than it does to people vul- Fairfax for All is a coalition of grassroots, Bonnie Hobbs it. A band-aid on a wound that the Board of nerable to those politicians’ policies. Real and civil rights, immigrant rights, and faith-based Community Reporter, 703-778-9415 [email protected] Supervisors and Sheriff Stacey Kincaid deepen lasting change will only come by ending the organizations dedicated to building sanctuary every day as they put more people into the county’s voluntary collaboration with ICE. in Fairfax County. Visit fairfaxforall.org. Andrea Worker Contributing Writer Fully Fund the MRA to [email protected] ADVERTISING: For advertising information Support Our Community [email protected] 703-778-9431 By Tarrence Taylor The Market Rate Adjustment is Debbie Funk Fairfax County resident and not just a number to me. I’m the National Sales employee father of seven wonderful chil- 703-778-9444 dren, and I’ve made a promise that [email protected] rontline Fairfax County em- nothing will get in the way of them ployees work hard every achieving a college education. David Griffin F Marketing Assistant day to make our commu- That’s why I’ve worked hard my 703-778-9431 nity a better place for all people. entire life. [email protected] We are nurses, educators, librar- However, if the county does not ians, first responders, parks staff, keep its promise and fully fund the Classified & Employment sanitation workers, engineers and Market Rate Adjustment, then I Advertising 703-778-9431 more. We are your friends, family may not be able to keep my prom- and neighbors. And we want what ise to my kids. everyone wants: the ability to Not fully funding the Market Editor & Publisher make a difference, financial secu- Rate Adjustment also hurts the Mary Kimm rity, and a better life for our kids. local families who use our services [email protected] @MaryKimm Unfortunately, the proposed to get ahead, because it keeps us Fairfax budget breaks the county’s from recruiting and retaining the Notre Dame, Executive Vice President promise to workers like me by not quality workforce we need. Jerry Vernon funding the agreed-upon Market We are losing good employees Two Weeks Ago 703-549-0004 Rate Adjustment. every day. Employees gain experi- Reston resident Fran [email protected] The Market Rate Adjustment is ence and training here in Fairfax, Lovaas: This is how the Editor in Chief similar to a cost-of-living adjust- and then leave for the surround- iconiciconic NotreNotre DameDame Cathe-Cathe- Steven Mauren ment (COLA), and it is intended ing counties that pay more. That dral looked from the main Managing Editor to help employees keep up with costs us money and time, as we plaza just two weeks ago. Kemal Kurspahic the high cost of living in this area, are forced to constantly train new April 2, 2019. Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly, as well as to keep up with our employees. Ali Khaligh neighboring counties. That’s why Fully funding the Market Rate Production Manager: the Board of Supervisors voted to Adjustment will help keep the ex- Geovani Flores adopt a pay plan which includes a perienced employees that we work to the budget to ensure it meets continue to be a wonderful place yearly Market Rate Adjustment. hard to train, right here in Fairfax the needs of our community. to live, work and play. CIRCULATION The agreed-upon formula says County, helping Fairfax County Please join us in calling on [email protected] the MRA should be 2.51 percent families. Chairman Sharon Bulova and the Tarrence Taylor is a Fairfax this year, but the proposed bud- The Board of Supervisors has an Fairfax Board of Supervisors to County employee, resident and tax- get only offers 1 percent. That is opportunity to do something about fully fund the Market Rate Adjust- payer, and a proud union member A Connection Newspaper simply not enough. this. 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Fond Farewell to Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View Labor Center Manager From left, are Centreville Immigration Forum Presi- dent Alice Foltz with outgo- ing Centreville Labor Re- source Center Manager Samantha Zaboli. During the CIF’s annual Centreville International Showcase, Saturday night, April 13, Foltz presented Zaboli with a shawl and bag handmade in Guatemala. Many of the day laborers at the CLRC come from Guatemala and, for the past two years, Zaboli has managed that center. But she’s now leaving that job to spend more time with her hus- band and child, so these were gifts to show appre- ciation for all she’s done.

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Photo courtesy of Charlotte Geary Photography Photo courtesy of Charlotte Geary Photography A swing, but no miss for the supervisors who are retiring from the Board Photo courtesy of Charlotte Geary Photography The 2019 recipient of the Katherine K. Hanley Award for Public Service is “line-up” at the end of the year. Cathy Hudgins (Hunter Mill), Sharon Photo courtesy of Charlotte Geary Photography The elected officials were made to show off their athletic skills by throw- Sharon Bulova (center), Chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Bulova (Chair), Linda Smyth (Providence), and John Cook (Braddock) In keeping with the baseball theme, Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid ing out a softball – a really, really soft ball! – after answering the first set The honor was presented to Bulova at the Leadership Fairfax Breakfast have all made significant contributions to the community and the resi- — flanked by Leadership Fairfax graduates of the class of 2017 Devan of questions posed by moderator Casey Veatch. Their efforts drew a with the Board by Rodney Lusk and award namesake Katherine Hanley. dents of Fairfax County and beyond in their time in office. Strebig and Brian Kincaid — gets interviewed in the “Press Box.” variety of a calls from umpire Mark Ingrao.

Leadership Fairfax Hits a Home Run Breakfast with the Board of Supervisors honors community service.

By Andrea Worker eral partial government shutdowns that se- All the “players” ran in to take their posi- jury to either players or spectators, it was and the need for collaboration among the Smyth (Providence) talked about the big “There is a strategy to how we grow and The Connection verely impacted a government town like tions on the dais as baseball-style card pho- time for the fastballs, curveballs, and slid- connected regions of Fairfax County and achievements that can be made working to- how we manage our growth,” Bulova an- Northern Virginia, are testaments to Bulova’s tos were flashed on screen with their pho- ers to finally be unleashed. neighbors, in order to collaboratively gether. The Mosaic district project started swered. Development is first reviewed to he Leadership Fairfax Breakfast leadership, said Lusk. tos and their stats, including a few of their achieve success for all citizens. as a task force in 1990 comprising local resi- support and protect “our stable, residential with the Board of Supervisors is Her involvement with championing the most significant achievements and areas of IT’S AN ELECTION YEAR in Fairfax Cook (Braddock) expressed concern dents as well as government officials and neighborhoods.” Talways a hot ticket, drawing a development of the county’s Diversion First involvement. County. All of the seats on the Board of Su- about the destructive impact of divisions potential stakeholders and developers. An Growth is targeted at areas that if left full house of elected officials, program (designed to decrease the use of Moderator and head umpire Casey Veatch, pervisors are up for grabs, but even if in- within the country and even the county, and area that was plagued by deterioration and alone “would continue to deteriorate.” She community and business leaders and mem- arrest and incarceration for low-level offend- principal with Veatch Commercial Real Es- cumbents retain their positions, the line up the potential for further harm as the wealth crime, at the time of the task force’s incep- cited areas along the Richmond Highway bers of local law enforcement — many of ers with mental health issues), her role with tate and graduate of Leadership Fairfax class of the Board is set to change dramatically. gap continues to widen. When the Ameri- tion, the space was valued at $38 million. corridor that “are virtually the same as when them alumni of Leadership Fairfax programs Virginia Railway Express and Metro’s Silver of 1999 got the game under way, giving them In addition to Bulova’s retirement, the can Dream changes from “if I work hard I “Today, as of January 1, 2019, the Mosaic I arrived here as a young bride during the — eager to reunite with other grads” meet Line, initiating the Faith Communities in an easy pitch to start the proceedings by Hunter Mill, Braddock and Providence dis- can get there, to even if I work hard I can’t District is valued at $648 million. That’s Vietnam War. We need to bring improve- and greet and network with others in their Action and convening the Ad Hoc Police asking each supervisor to recount a sports tricts will all see new faces of representa- get there,” Cook says the resentment and what cooperative revitalization can do,” she ments there.” space. They are also there to watch their gov- Practices Review Commission, as well as her memory. tion as Cathy Hudgins, John Cook, and Linda the division builds up. “Government doesn’t declared. Bulova also noted that development takes ernment representatives opine on the state dedication to the One Fairfax equity initia- Hilarious, poignant, and even a few dra- Smyth respectively declined to seek re-elec- create, so much as it follows. It’s up to you Hudgins (Hunter Mill) praised the ever- into consideration environmental needs, not of our local affairs all while letting down tive, make Bulova “the obvious choice for matic moments were shared, but the high- tion. Jeff McKay of the Braddock District is and the community to work together with improving relationship between the county only seeking to avoid negative environmen- their professional hair just a bit. such recognition” for an award given to light of each story was the signing of a re- running to take the Board Chair position, government” to make community improve- government and the Fairfax County Public tal impacts, but looking to proactively im- The 28th edition of the breakfast, held at someone “who exemplifies service above self ally-soft softball by each before they tossed meaning his district will also elect a new ments and get things done. Schools, seeing their more open and recep- prove currently less-than-ideal environmen- the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church and has had a positive effect on the County.” it into the crowd – to a varying degree of supervisor. Smith (Sully) talked about changes to the tive communications and partnership as a tal situations. on Friday, April 5, met all those expectations. With the award ceremony complete, it was success. Each throw was judged by umpire “I think it’s something like 40 years since county’s zoning laws - big and small. In ad- real benefit to all county citizens, not just McKay followed up with success stories of The planners went for a baseball theme for time to call “Play Ball!” Mark Ingrao, President and CEO of the we held a primary for the Chairman’s seat,” dition to hearing cases and making changes its young people. She is also proud of the development in his own district. “The mall this year’s event and from the very first in- Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. said Veatch, but that is exactly what is ahead to protect the integrity of the county’s stan- adoption of the One Fairfax “lens by which in the central Springfield District went from ning they produced a winner, starting with Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection THE STARTING LINE-UP of the “Leader- Ingrao called a few base hits, a foul ball or for McKay and his Democratic challengers dards, Smith explained how some restric- we will look at every policy, everything we the least desirable asset, to the third most the Press Box set up in the lobby, where Leadership Fairfax president and ship Fairfax All Stars” was introduced by two, and declared that Supervisor Cook on June 11. tions on owning unusual pets like chinchil- do” to avoid actions that would create ineq- valuable such property in the county.” The Leadership Fairfax class of 2017 alumni CEO Karen Cleveland welcomes the Leadership Fairfax COO Andy Sigle, using a should actually be called “outta here!” when With all that change in the air, Veatch las and hedgehogs had been eased, thanks uitable situations. Hudgins also took the new TSA building is also slated for the dis- Brian Kincaid and Devan Strebig interviewed spectators to the ballgame-themed spot-on impression of an announcer’s voice his enthusiastic pitch hit the ballroom ceil- asked questions that not only focused on the to the advocacy of some younger members opportunity to strongly urge that solving the trict. a number of the local star players like Su- Breakfast with the Board of Super- as he called each district supervisor in turn. ing before bouncing back into the crowd. current state of affairs, but on how that of her constituency. “Yes, you can now own affordable housing crisis be a top priority “In all cases, development must consider pervisor Jeff McKay (Lee District) and visors on April 5, at the Fairview ❖ Kathy “Rainmaker” Smith - Sully, “drafted” In regards to the toss outs, Veatch assured change may effect the governance of Fairfax a hedgehog,” said Smith, “but please con- both now and going forward. environmental impacts and make improve- Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid. Park Marriott. in 2016 the audience of two things: “It’s ok – Lead- County going forward. He also reminded sider your pet choices carefully and learn Storck (Mount Vernon) thanked his fel- ments there, and to infrastructure.” Opening remarks were handled by Lead- ❖ Pat “Ace on Base” Herrity – Springfield, ership Fairfax has insurance for today’s Bulova, Cook, Hudgins, and Smyth that their how to take care of your pets properly.” low board members for their willingness to Even though the audience seemed willing ership Fairfax President & CEO Karen Cleve- man Sharon Bulova as the 2019 award re- 2008 game, and secondly, our umpire is legit,” he impending retirements from the team meant Referencing a recent report on illnesses invest in his district, which will see the to stay for extra innings, after the last round land, Leadership Fairfax Board Chairman cipient. Even among such illustrious com- ❖ John “Legal Eagle” Foust – Dranesville, said, referencing Ingrao’s induction as an they were “free to speak your minds,” while that can be passed from hedgehog to hu- county’s largest employer in Fort Belvoir at of questions, Veatch had to “call the game,” Huey Battle, and Monica Schmude, Presi- pany, Lusk noted that Bulova was “a real 2007 umpire in the Softball Hall of Fame. pointing out that Penny Gross (Mason) man, Smith added “and words I never one end of the Richmond Highway and declaring that all in attendance, players and dent of the Mid-Atlantic Region of Cigna, stand-out.” ❖ Cathy “The Hammer” Hudgins - Hunter “If we get into any tussles among the play- would become the longest-serving member thought I would say in my professional life, Amazon, as it is built, on the other end of spectators alike had emerged as winners the event’s MVP sponsor. After a career of more than 30 years of Mill, 2000 ers,” Veatch joked, “we’re still safe since the of the board and “the adult in the room.” please don’t kiss your hedgehog.” the corridor. “All told, there will be about from this year’s Leadership Fairfax Break- Before the Board of Supervisors team took service to the community, the last ten of ❖ Penny “The Consultant” Gross - Mason, ump is also a Wrestling Hall of Fame ref- Some of their responses included: Herrity (Springfield), who has long been $1 billion invested in this area with transit fast with the Board, while reminding them the field, however, award namesake which saw her preside over the governing 1996 eree!” Gross (Mason) – “Yes, I will be the adult a champion of the war against opioid addic- options, road widening and more. The posi- all to vote in the elections on November 5. Katherine Hanley and Fairfax County Eco- of Fairfax County as the Board Chair, Bulova ❖ Linda “Big Slugger” Smyth - Providence, Another easy pitch to the players followed. supervision,” she laughed, but vowed to be tions and deaths in the region, spoke of the tive effects are already being felt,” said To take a swing at improving your leader- nomic Development Authority national di- has decided to retire at the end of her term, 2003 “Name your favorite stadium snack,” asked the mentor to the newbies that helped her steps being made to improve the devastat- Storck. The “forward-thinking” of the board ship skills and community impact, visit rector of marketing Rodney Lusk, a long- and she will be much-missed, said Lusk. ❖ Dan “Rail Splitter” Storck, - Mt. Vernon, Veatch. transition successfully when she joined the ing situation. “Opioid deaths were down by will mean continued growth, improvement www.leadershipfairfax.org. Programs are time local civic activist and 1998 Leadership Both Hanley and Lusk said they were hard- 2016 McKay was quick to respond, “beer.” Board. Gross also referenced a quote that 40 percent between 2017 – 2018,” he noted, and revitalization not only for the Mt. Vernon tailored for experienced leaders as well as Fairfax graduate, presented the 16th annual pressed to name only a few of Bulova’s ac- ❖ John “The Champion” Cook - Braddock, Storck followed up “then with 2 beers!” advised that “one could go far alone, but to but said there was still much work to be done District, but the whole region. “That is real those just starting their careers. Leadership Katherine K. Hanley Public Service Award. complishments and contributions. The fact 2009 Herrity also voted for beer, while sausages, go far required going together. The united and better reporting needed. “The biggest leadership.” Fairfax also offers a Lifetime Leaders Pro- Lusk read out the names of the previous that the county maintained its AAA Bond ❖ Jeff “Batter Up” McKay - Lee, 2008 hot dogs, and peanuts also made the list. team of the Board of Supervisors can move need is more resources for treatment,” he Bulova (Chair) and McKay (Lee) both gram designed for retiring or newly retired winners before announcing — to thunder- rating during her term, despite the Great ❖ Sharon “The Chairman” Bulova - At-Large, After the sports stories were concluded us forward, base to base.” added. “There just aren’t enough treatment were asked to address growth and develop- individuals. ous applause — Board of Supervisors Chair- Recession, the federal sequestration and sev- 2009 and the softballs thrown without major in- Foust (Dranesville) also spoke to unity centers” to address the problems. ment in the county.

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Photo courtesy SSSAS Making the Leap from Public to Private School

happy and well adjusted. “If a child is bored or frus- Signs that a public school trated at school, not just because their grades aren’t good and they’ve given up, but there are also cases isn’t meeting your where students are making straight As without much effort and are bored because they aren’t being chal- child’s needs. lenged.” When the accommodations that a school can offer By Marilyn Campbell don’t meet the needs of one’s child, that’s another The Connection clue that a change is necessary, suggests Arlington- based education consultant Rita Fetters. lizabeth and Kent Hillegass noticed that “Some children need to be in a classroom with a their 6th grade son’s grades began to drop low student teacher ratio so that teachers have time Ewhile the number of times they received to redirect students who have trouble staying fo- notices from the school regarding his mis- cused,” she said. “Other students need a lot of exer- behavior had increased. He was also having chal- cise and outdoor activity to release energy so that lenges socially. they can focus better in class. Public schools may “He was really unhappy, the other kids made fun not be able to offer that.” of him, he didn’t have any friends and to top it off The Heights in Potomac, Md. builds activity and his grades were awful,” said Elizabeth. “I would lie exercise into each school day including outdoor re- awake at night crying because I felt helpless.” cess and a challenging physical education program After a series of neuropsychological tests, the that not only releases energy, but teaches important Hillegasses learned that their son had ADHD. The life skills. testing psychologist advised them to see an educa- Fetters says some parents make the change because tion consultant who helped them determine that a they want specialized opportunities that a public quiet school environment with small class sizes would school might not offer. best suit their son’s needs. The Hillegasses ultimately “If religious education is important to a family, that decided to send their son to a private school with a is certainly one reason to leave a public school,” she student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. said. “If a family wants their child to be involved in “We’ve always been supporters of public education, public service beyond what is required to graduate, but the class sizes and noisy environment were too they might choose a private school that has commu- overwhelming for him,” said Kent. “It was like he nity service built in to the curriculum.” was lost and unable to focus when he was at school. One such school is is St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes He couldn’t sit still and pay attention in classes and School (SSSAS) in Alexandria, Va. “Our school of- was always getting into trouble, which made him fers religion classes and weekly chapels,” said Mandi feel ostracized, like he was the bad kid in school.” Sapp of SSSAS. “We also have a ton of service-learn- A parent’s decision to move a child from public to ing opportunities that students ... do throughout the private school can be based on factors that run the year, including global service trips offered in Middle gamut from smaller class sizes to tuition that can and Upper School. We have done a lot of work with cost as much as $50,000 annually. Although it’s a ALIVE (ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) in Al- choice that should not be taken lightly, there are signs exandria.” that it might be time to make the change if it’s pos- If a child is unhappy and asks repeatedly to change sible, say education consultants. schools, Fetters believes that is a reason to give seri- “I suggest to parents that they focus on the needs ous consideration to academic switch. of their child, not on the prestige that they think a “At the end of the day, parents have to take a long, private school holds or the sticker on the back of hard look at their child and their family, “ Fetters your car that lets everyone know that your child at- said. “They have to find the best school for their fam- tends a certain school,” said Kim Hardy who was the ily, not the one that’s most prestigious or most popu- education consultant to the Hillegass family. “There’s lar. Does what the school offers as a whole align with a range of factors that parents should take into con- your family’s values and your child’s needs. Whether sideration.” it’s public or private, that’s what a parent must de- The first, advises Hardy, is whether their child is termine.”

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APRIL 3 three loaded magazines. One of the guns was LARCENIES stolen from a recent burglary case. John Local Youth Win Virginia Society Old Centreville Road/Tanners House Way, tools Brian Thompson, 26, of Centreville, was from vehicle charged with possession with the intent to APRIL 5 distribute marijuana, possession of stolen LARCENIES property and possession of a firearm by a of the Sons of the American 14300 block of Newbrook Drive, merchandise convicted felon. Ajaratu Saramba Mansaray, from business 22, of Centreville, was charged with possession of marijuana and driving on a APRIL 8 revoked license. No photo available. Revolution Annual Awards POSSESSION OF A STOLEN FIREARM/ POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: Lee Road/Lee LARCENIES: By Andrea Worker Jackson Memorial Highway, 04/05/19, 2:50 14300 block of Chantilly Crossing Lane, p.m. Officers were in the area checking for a merchandise from business car that was involved in a domestic dispute. 14300 block of Green Trails Boulevard, property auren Bradshaw of Chantilly and The car was located and stopped after from school Matthew Lawley of Herndon both several traffic violations. Officers smelled 14900 block of Lady Madonna Court, tools and had to win their respective con- marijuana and searched the car, finding cash from vehicle L marijuana along with a backpack that 24400 block of Millstream Drive, gun from tests sponsored by the Fairfax contained two semi-automatic guns and residence Resolves Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (VASSAR) before moving on to the 2019 annual state-wide competition. Having earned that achievement, they faced en- We didn’t trants from the 28 eligible Virginia SAR COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP chapters before they were declared the win- inherit ners. the earth We invite you to join us for In February, Bradshaw and Lawley trav- Holy Week & Easter Services elled to Richmond to compete, and were from our St. John’s Episcopal Church then awarded medals, certificates and Wed. April 17, 6PM Holy Eucharist $1,000 in prizes each when they emerged Photo Contributed parents. b Thu. April 18, 7:30PM victorious among many worthy young com- Ninth grader Lauren Bradshaw of We’re bor- Holy Eucharist & Foot washing petitors. Chantilly received the top honors Fri. April 19, 12 Noon & 7:30PM Bradshaw is a home-schooled 9th grader for the 2019 Joseph S. Rumbaugh rowing it Good Friday Service and was only 13 when she competed for Historical Oration contest, spon- from our Sun. April 21, 8AM & 10:30AM the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration sored by the Sons of the American Easter Service & Holy Eucharist Award, delivering from memory a six- Revolution, Virginia state and local children. 5649 Mount Gilead Rd minute discourse regarding the need to chapters, presented by Tim —Chief Seattle Centreville, VA 20120-1906 maintain history as a critical component of Dioquino, president of the Fairfax (1788-1866) 703-803-7500 our educational curriculum. Resolves Chapter of the SAR. She Suquamish/ Duwamish chief StJohnsCentreville.org While recognizing the importance of will now be eligible to compete for STEM-focused education, Bradshaw still the national top slot and a prize of makes a case for learning about our nation’s $10,000 to the winner. founding and cautions against de-prioritiz- ing history studies. She sees them as neces- paring a four generation genealogy chart sary to a well-rounded education. of his family and highlighting his leader- The confident young winner says she “al- ship roles through scouting, through his ways liked public speaking,” finding it church, and in his community. For the es- “easier to pass on a message because in say portion of the competition, young Mr. writing you can’t put in a personal tone, Lawley crafted an essay that presented a emphasis, or inflection on things like you persuasive argument on the need for a can in oratory.” monument to John Adams in Washington, The judges of the contest which is open D.C. Adams is one of the few founding presi- to students from the 9 – 12th grades, must dents to not be so memorialized. have agreed and appreciated her use of “It would be amazing,” said Lawley, to be those elements in her speech. able to someday “join SAR and see a monu- Bradshaw doesn’t just let history remain ment built to John Adams in Washington.” in books or bring it out only for competi- Lawley also expressed his gratitude for tive purposes. To truly demonstrate her in- the opportunity to compete, and for the terest, she led an effort to restore an over- recognition of scouting programs by SAR, grown cemetery in her own neighborhood and the Virginia and local chapters. that contained the graves of Revolutionary Both Bradshaw and Lawley are now eli- War Virginians. gible to move on to the national competi- Herndon High School graduate and cur- tion, to be held this summer, where top rent Northern Virginia Community College awards take home up to $10,000. freshman Matthew Lawley also had to make Among their mission objectives, the Na- it through the local round of competition tional Society of the Sons of the American before he won the nationally-sponsored Revolution, the VASSAR, and local chapters Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout like Fairfax Resolves exist to “inspire…the top honors. The award is open to all Eagle community at large with a more profound Scouts interested in the American Revolu- reverence for the principles of the govern- tion who are registered in an active scout- ment founded by our forefathers; to foster ing unit and under the age of 19 during the true patriotism; to maintain and extend the year of application. institutions of American freedom.” SAR gives extra credit to applicants that Together they sponsor a range of competi- have secured the American Heritage, Law tive educational programs for youth from or Genealogy merit badges. Among the im- 4th through 12th grades, with no require- pressive 101 merit badges that Lawley has ments for Revolutionary War ancestry in earned during his scouting career are in- order to compete. cluded all three of these distinctions most- For more information, see www.sar.org/edu- prized by the competition judges. cation/youth-contests-and-award, www.virginia- Lawley met the contest requirements pre- sar.org and www.fairfaxresolvessar.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2019 ❖ 9 News ‘Rock of Ages’ at Westfield High

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a personal favorite of mine,” he said. “And it breaks the fourth wall, too.” He said the set design and costumes will also ap- peal to the audience. “We built an extension to the stage so we could get closer to the audience and imitate a rock concert,” explained Stamper. “We’ll also have lights suspended onstage to go with the music, and the set will have moving parts. The cos- tumes include acid-washed jeans, leather jackets, jeans jackets and fancy shirts – a lot of throwback accessories and outfits.” Junior Keeley Rogers plays Sherrie. “She’s a bub- bly and optimistic girl who has big dreams and is willing to do whatever it takes to make them come true,” said Rogers. “She’s a daydreamer, but she’s persistent. She’s also outgoing and loving and re- ally falls hard for Drew. I usually play the antago- nist, so it’s fun being the quirky and lovable per- son.” Rogers especially likes the song, “Don’t Stop Believin’,” because “It’s the final number of the show, everyone’s onstage and the whole audience will love it because it’s such a well-known song.”

CALLING THE MUSICAL, itself, “super-fun,” she said it’ll be such an upbeat experience and so inter- Photo Courtesy of Natalie Lassiter active that the audience will feel like it’s part of the John Henry Stamper and Keeley Rogers story. “The adults will completely love it because it have lead roles in Westfield’s upcoming has all the songs they know and love,” said Rogers. musical, “Rock of Ages.” “And there’s a big, wow factor with lots of dancing and big, group numbers. It’s a spectacle with a cheesy it. Adults can reminisce over the songs, and people love story.” my age will like them, too. We grew up on rock and Portraying German businessman Hertz is senior roll because it’s still relevant. And everyone will come Braeden Anderson. “He’s come to L.A. to industrial- away having a favorite song.” ize it and rid it of rock,” said Anderson. “He wants Junior Faith Cho plays Regina, the mayor’s new city to completely renovate the whole Sunset Strip. He’s planner who becomes a feminist and tries to save stern, strict, cold and serious and doesn’t joke; he’s her city from developer Hertz. “She’s headstrong, always thinking about work.” doesn’t take ‘No’ for an answer, does what she wants Anderson is enjoying the challenge of performing and fights for what she thinks is right,” explained with a German accent. “Hertz is ultra-masculine and, Cho. “It’s fun playing her because she’s really out there previously, I’ve played softer roles,” he said. “And and loud. She’s kind of a rebel and is very energetic playing the antagonist is a new experience for me and excited.” and different from my natural, optimistic personal- Cho especially likes the song, “We’re Not Gonna ity. This guy’s very cynical, so I get to stretch myself Take It,” which she sings. “I get to dance with the as an actor.” ensemble and all my friends in it,” she said. “I’m lead- His favorite number is “Hit Me with Your Best ing a group of protestors trying to save L.A.” Shot,” sung by Hertz’s son. “It’s the first time his son Overall, she said, “Rock of Ages” is “everything you stands up to him,” said Anderson. “After that is my want a musical to be. It’s full of energy, with some- character’s turning point, because he realizes he’s thing special about the characters’ passion. And there making a mistake and losing his son.” are so many different types of characters and such He said this show has lots of comedy and is a “juke- great music that this show definitely has something box musical. If you like rock, you’re going to enjoy for everyone.”

10 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups As It Is Look Out for Happening Shady Scams Learn about scams targeting average citi- By KENNETH B. LOURIE zens during a special event, Saturday, April Thankfully I woke up today (duh!) – without 27, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be held at the crushing, incapacitating fatigue that I woke Fairfax County Public Safety headquarters, up with two weeks ago, post-my-last-immuno- 12099 Government Center Pkwy. in Fair therapy infusion. Oaks. Every day, hundreds of local residents As I have written previously, I did not alert my oncologist to my bedridden status then or lose their hard-earned money to a variety since as I have been trying not to worry that I had of fraud schemes. In fact, every two sec- crossed some Rubicon-type line concerning my onds, a con artist steals someone’s identity. treatment and its side/straight-on effects. Appar- So to strike back against scammers, AARP ently, and I will continue to believe (cling to this Virginia and Fairfax County Government’s belief) that my inability to get out of bed two Sat- Silver Shield Task Force are bringing to- urdays ago was indeed an aberration rather than an actualization, of life in this new Kenny lane. gether top experts and law- enforcement So here I sit at my desk writing away, fully officials to present a free, informational dressed, teeth-brushed and clean-shaven, all by Scam Jam. They’ll discuss scams aimed at 8:15 am, pill-popping as I go. Virginians, such as fake solicitor schemes, (Z0YLJHSS[^V^LLRZHNV^OLU0ÄUHSS`Z\T- bogus investment deals, lottery scams, moned the strength to extricate myself from un- der the covers to get dressed and attempt to walk email fraud, a grandparent ruse and the downstairs and restart my day (I had gotten up latest identity-theft shams. Registration is earlier to feed our cats breakfast and give Chino required; go to https://states.aarp.org/ his insulin shot), “The clock on the wall” (clock fairfaxscamjam/ or call 1-877-926-8300. radio, actually), to quote George Thorogood, said 3:53 p.m. (And other than bathroom breaks, that was all I could muster in the nine hours since I Learn about woke up at 7 a.m.) No pain, just zero energy. It was almost as if I was paralyzed. Cyber Security Writing back to the present, anticipating this The Fair Oaks District Station’s Citizens morning, I’ve been a bit apprehensive the last few Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet Tues- days – fearful that when I awoke today, I would VUJLHNHPUILÄNO[PUN[OH[[LYYPISLMH[PN\LHUK day, April 30, at 7 p.m. The guest speaker considering a new reality in my cancer existence. will be Capt. David Smith from the Cyber When my eyes popped open at 6:30 this and Forensics division, and the meeting is morning, I was grateful (as my father used to open to the public and all ages. It will be say: “Any day that I wake up is a good day”) and held at the Providence Community Center, relieved that when I raised my right arm to roll back the covers, I did so with relative normalcy; 3001 Vaden Drive in Fairfax. and even more relieved when I was able to swing my legs out from underneath the covers and Bulletin Board VU[V[OLILKYVVTÅVVY^OLYL0OHKUVKPMÄJ\S[` getting my bearings. Before too long (maybe 30 seconds or so), and after a few deep breaths, I Submit civic/community announcements at Z[VVK\WHUKVMÄJPHSS`ILNHUT`KH`^P[OV\[ ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and any further adieu. Although I hadn’t taken any artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. Rolaids: “Oh, what a relief it is!” Dare I say then it will be a normal day, up and at ‘em with nary a hint of fatigue in the forecast. VOLUNTEERS WANTED Rain, however, is in the forecast and given the Interested in local Civil War or Railroad date on the calendar: April 13, 2019, I have to History? Consider volunteering at the Fairfax face an even greater challenge than the fatigue I Station Railroad Museum. The Museum offers a experienced two weeks ago: clothes shopping. variety of volunteer opportunities in Museum 4VYLZWLJPÄJHSS`0OH]L[VI\`HZ\P[HZ events, programs and administration. The well as some upgraded good-looking casual Museum is also seeking an individual to coordinate the scheduling of the volunteer staff. attire which my wife, Dina will approve and that Training will be provided for all positions. Email Kenny’s budget will tolerate, as I’ll be attending a [email protected] or call 703-945- family wedding and rehearsal dinner beginning 7483 for opportunities. The Museum is located May 3, 2019. at 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Station. One more concern: my weight. It’s not good. It is open every Sunday, except holidays, from 1- It’s the talking-scale-joke-will-one-of-you-please- 4 p.m. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, get-off, bad. But I have no choice. Today’s the day www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call 703-425- (for availability reasons) or it will be “Good night, 9225. Volunteers Needed. The Shepherd’s Center of Irene.” Is there a tent sale going on anywhere? Western Fairfax County needs volunteers to You know, now that I think about it – and feel provide weekday rides to medical appointments it, I may be feeling a little fatigue. for residents 50 and older. Drivers can choose Maybe it’s not the best day to be trying on their rides and how often they want to PSSÄ[[PUNJSV[OLZ(33+(@>OH[PM0KVU»[OH]L volunteer. Office volunteers are needed and the manual dexterity to be in and out of dressing work from home or SCWFC office. The Shepherd rooms, up and down while in them and back Center office is located at 14426 Albemarle and forth to the clothing racks with shoes, slacks, Point Place, Suite 119, Chantilly. Contact Travis shirts and suits? White at [email protected] or 703-246- 5920. What if today is another day in my life – which seemingly began at birth, where I spent hours in the “Husky”/”Portly” departments at MONDAY/APRIL 15 Jordon Marsh, Filene’s Basement and Kennedy’s Volunteer Reading Tutors. 10 a.m.-noon at PUKV^U[V^U)VZ[VU[Y`PUN[VÄUK2LUU`ZVTL Sully District Government Center, 4900 ¸ZJOVVSJSV[OLZ¹[OH[Ä[[OH[PZL_JY\JPH[PUN Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Assistance League of AGAIN? Granted, it wasn’t cancer then as it is Northern Virginia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will now, but for an overweight young boy, it was hold its next monthly meeting on April 15, 2019. Individuals are invited to attend to learn [VY[\YLWLYZVUPÄLKHUK[OLL_WLYPLUJLPTWYPU[LK more about the organization’s programs. There me for life as a serial-clothes-shopping-hater. are additional tutoring opportunities to improve Got to go. Wish me luck. I’ll need it. reading skills for first graders through one on one tutoring or to help with food or other programs. Pre-meeting social starts at 9:30 a.m. Free. Visit www.alnv.org for more. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2019 ❖ 11 Entertainment

Submit entertainment announcements library/events. welcome. All registrants will receive at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- a t-shirt and Kid’s Fun Run endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. participants will also receive a Photos/artwork encouraged. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 4-5 souvenir medal. Mixed gravel and HO Gauge Model Train Show. pavement course. Strollers are Noon-4 p.m. at The Fairfax Station welcome, but course may not be FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 26-28 Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax suitable for the average stroller. Rock of Ages: High School Edition. Station Road, Fairfax Station. The Children should always be supervised Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 Potomac Module Group will have by parent or guardian. Dogs on p.m. at Westfield High School in running HO gauge model trains. Ages leashes are welcome and free. $25- Chantilly. As the sun sets on the LA 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and $40. Visit rmhcdc.org/red-shoe-5k/ strip, Rock ‘n’ Roll comes alive inside under, free. Visit www.fairfax- for more. the doors of the Bourbon Room. With station.org or call 703-425-9225. NTRAK Scale Model Train Show. 1- impending demolitions and the 4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad struggles of young love, the people of Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station the strip are still “looking for nothin’ TUESDAYS STARTING MAY 7 Road, Fairfax Station. The Northern but a good time” in this electrifying Program for Homeschoolers. 1- Virginia NTRAK members will hold tale of Rock of Ages. The cast and 2:30 p.m. At E.C. Lawrence Park, an N gauge Model Train Display Ages crew of Westfield Theatre’s Rock of 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly. Learn 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and Ages will be collecting donations for a new skill with Homeschool Animal under, free. Visit www.fairfax- Shelter House at each performance. Vets. Students get hands-on station.org or call 703-425-9225. Visit shelterhouse.org for a list of experience caring for animals in the Wine, Whiskers and Wags. 1-5 p.m. needed items. Tickets are $10 at visitor center and park. They will at Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 westfieldtheatre.com or $12 at the explore the lives of birds, reptiles, Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Annual door. Photo courtesy of the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum amphibians and mammals. Feed and fundraising event for Friends of the refresh tanks for exhibit animals and Fairfax County Animal Shelter will explore the park to see what staff feature silent auction, adoptable pets SATURDAY/APRIL 27 Railroad Museum does to assist wildlife. The program and training demonstrations. Springfest 2019. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum holds events most Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Ages meets every Tuesday from 1 until Admission includes heavy hors Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, free. The Fairfax Station Railroad Mu- 2:30 p.m. It is appropriate for d’oeuvres, beverages, a ticket for a Sully Way, Chantilly. Springfest is a seum is located at 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Visit youngsters ages 8 to 15. Call 703- glass of wine or a wine tasting, a once a year, environmental festival www.fairfax-station.org, www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call 703-425-9225. 631-0013 or visit https:// keepsake wine glass, dog that strives to educate Northern www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ demonstrations, participation in the Virginia residents, businesses and eclawrence. silent auction and access to students on the benefits of helping exhibitors. Tickets are required and our planet. Springfest strives to may be purchased in advance for $45 celebrate our planet and participate FRIDAY/MAY 17 at www.ffcas.org; tickets may also be in the observance of Earth Day. Email Clifton Homes Tour and Silent purchased at the event for $55. [email protected] or visit Auction. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Clifton Springfestfairfax.org for more. Community Woman’s Club hosts the Fundraiser: VFW Post 8469. 1-5 47th Annual Clifton Homes Tour and SATURDAY/JUNE 1 p.m. at Bowl America, 5615 Guinea Silent Auction on Friday, May 17. Clifton Caboose Run. 6-9 p.m. in the Road, Burke. VFW Post 8469 will Proceeds are distributed to local Town of Clifton, at the intersection of host a public bowling event to raise scholarships and charities. This Clifton Road, Newman Road and funds to help support veterans’ Clifton tradition offers guided tours Main Street. A 5K Run and 1-Mile needs. The cost is $20 for three of four homes and two historic Fun Run/Walk beginning in the turn- games and shoes, plus a raffle ticket churches: Clifton Baptist Church of-the-century town of Clifton. A to win either a decorative Flags of (1910) and Clifton Primitive Baptist post-race party with refreshments, Valor Flag, a guided day hike in the Church (1871). The silent auction live music and an awards ceremony Shenandoah, two tickets to Amy (free admission) is from 10 a.m.-5 will take place at the Red Barn near Grant at the Birchmere or a bowling p.m. at the Clifton Presbyterian Clifton’s Main Street area. 5k run, ball. There will also be a Certified Church. Tickets are $30 in advance, $21; 1-mile fun run/walk, $15. Call Service Offices on site to help with $33 online, and $35 the day of the 703-968-0740 or visit Veteran benefit issues. tour; $10 to tour a single home. Tour www.facebook.com/cliftonva.org. “Enchanted Forest” Joy Prom. tickets may be purchased in advance 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Centreville Baptist at local shops, online at Church, 15100 Lee Hwy, Centreville. www.cliftoncwc.org, or purchased THURSDAY/JUNE 6 Similar to Tim Tebow’s “Night to the day of the tour at the Clifton Westfield All Night Grad Party. 11 Shine,” this is a free event for all who Presbyterian Church, 12748 Richards p.m.- 4 a.m. at Uptown Alley, 8300 register and intended to be a night of Lane, Clifton. Sudley Road Suite Unit A-7, fun for the special needs community Manassas. Westfield High School will as well as a time of respite for be hosting an All Night Grad Party at families and caregivers. Local youth Photo by Elysabeth Muscat SATURDAY/MAY 18 Uptown Alley. Registration for are volunteering to be coupled with Saaya Pikula and Emanuel Tavares, Principal Dancers of Festival to Fight Cancer. 8-11 a.m. Seniors and donations is now open participants as “buddies” throughout at Centreville High School, 6001 (register by May 31). $75, includes the night’s activities. Registration to VNB rehearse for Carmen. Union Mill Road, Clifton. The CVHS food, drinks, and all activities. Email participate is open to all ages 13 and Wildcats vs. Cancer Club hosts their [email protected] or visit up, but not limited to high school third annual Festival to Fight Cancer. www.ptsa.westfieldhs.org/parents/ students. Visit www.cbcva.org/ Ballet Performance This year’s festival features a 1-mile angp-homepage/. joyprom. Virginia National Ballet presents the ballet Carmen and the premiere of Life In fun run/race and an inflatable The Fast Lane, a rock ballet to the music of The Eagles. Sunday, April 28, 3-4:30 obstacle course. The festival will also include a selfie station, vendors, ONGOING SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 27-28 at Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. $40. Call 703-753-5005 or visit hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/virginia-national-ballet-carmen- raffle prize drawings, a “Minute to Fitness for 50+. Daytime hours, LEGO Model Train Show. Saturday, and-life-in-the-fast-lane. Win It” game station, food, and Monday-Friday at Sully Senior 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. more. Proceeds go to DC Center, 14426 Albemarle Point Place, at the Fairfax Station Railroad Candlelighters Chantilly. Jazzercise Lite, Zumba Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station yogic system JKYog also known as impending demolitions and the (www.dccandlelighters.org/), a non- Gold, Hot Hula Fitness (dancing Road, Fairfax Station. The Yoga for Body, Mind and Soul. Free. struggles of young love, the people of profit organization supporting Polynesian style), Strength Training, Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Visit www.jkyog.org/events/7-divine- the strip are still “looking for nothin’ families affected by pediatric cancer. Qi Gong, Tai Chi and more. LEGO Train Club (WamaLTC) laws-happiness-fulfillment-chantilly- but a good time” in this electrifying Tickets are $20 at runsignup.com/ Membership is $48 a year, and members will hold a two day LEGO- va or call 703-901-3731. tale of Rock of Ages. The cast and Race/VA/Clifton/ waivers are available. Email based train show. All trains, buildings crew of Westfield Theatre’s Rock of FestivaltoFightCancer19. Learn more [email protected] or call and scenery in the display are built Ages will be collecting donations for at wildcatsvscancer.wixsite.com/ 703-322-4475 for more. from LEGO blocks and shapes. SUNDAY/APRIL 28 Shelter House at each performance. wildcatsvscancer. History Volunteers Needed. Fairfax Donations of unwanted LEGO pieces Ballet: Carmen. 3-4:30 at Hylton Visit shelterhouse.org for a list of Historic Marker Unveiling: Station Railroad Museum needs and sets are appreciated to help Performing Arts Center, 10960 needed items. Tickets are $10 at Mystery of the Centreville Six. history buffs. The Museum offers a support WamaLTC’s efforts to bring George Mason Circle, Manassas. westfieldtheatre.com or $12 at the 10 a.m. at McDonald’s Restaurant, variety of volunteer opportunities in fun and education to all ages through Virginia National Ballet presents the door. 5931 Fort Drive, Centreville. Museum events, programs and its activities.Ages 16 and older, $4; 5- ballet Carmen and the premiere of Speakers include the Honorable administration. Email 15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visit Life In The Fast Lane, a rock ballet to Michael Frey, Sully District [email protected] or call www.fairfax-station.org or call 703- the music of The Eagles. $40. Call FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 3-5 Supervisor at the time of discovery 703-945-7483 to explore 425-9225. 703-753-5005 or visit Used Book Sale. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 and excavation, and a keynote opportunities. The Museum is located hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/virginia- p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; address by Kevin Ambrose, who at 11200 Fairfax Station Road in national-ballet-carmen-and-life-in- Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at Chantilly discovered the first soldier. Fairfax Station. It is open every SATURDAY/APRIL 27-FRIDAY/MAY 3 the-fast-lane. Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Sunday, except holidays, from 1-4 “7 Divine Laws for Happiness & Road, Chantilly. Gently used books, p.m. www.fairfax-station.org, 703- Fulfillment.” Saturday-Sunday; DVDs, CDs and audio books for SUNDAY/MAY 19 425-9225. 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 6-9 FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 3-4 children and adults. Sponsored by Red Shoe 5k. 7:30 a.m. (start 9 a.m.) Art Guild of Clifton Exhibit. 10 p.m. at Rajdhani Mandir, 4525 Rock of Ages: High School Edition. Friends of the Chantilly Regional at Bull Run Special Events Center, a.m.-8 p.m. at Clifton Wine Shop, Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly. 7 p.m. at Westfield High School in Library to benefit programs and 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. 7145 Main St., Clifton. Includes oil Swami Mukundananda is a renowned Chantilly. As the sun sets on the LA renovation projects at the library. Proceeds support Ronald McDonald paintings of European settings; teacher of Spirituality, Yoga and strip, Rock ‘n’ Roll comes alive inside Free admission. Call 703-502-3883 House. Competitive and non- doors, windows, and flower shops. Meditation. He is the founder of the the doors of the Bourbon Room. With or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ competitive runners and walkers are Free. 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