Newcomers & Community Guide

Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-2020

Springfield Days’ Card- board Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park. Photo contributed Photo Local Media Connection LLC online at www.connectionnewspapers.com New Movement & Acting Classes!

Ages 4 - 12 Now Registering for Fall

www.actheatre.com

2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers

Photo contributed

Peterson’s Ice Cream in Historic Town of Clifton.

Photo contributed Exciting New Developments From nationally ranked parks, fine Springfield Town Center restaurants, and shopping there is A Diverse and something for everyone in Springfield. By Pat Herrity improvements that will help to get you Supervisor - home to your families. Springfield Welcoming Community District Top Ten ginia Railway Express (VRE). You may also Exciting projects want to try using one of the many Metro pringfield Dis- My top 10 favorite places in the Dis- bus routes that serve our area, in addition Strict encom- trict (it’s hard to pick just 10): taking place to riding the Metro. passes every- thing from the his- 1. Burke Lake Park was named across Lee District. THERE ARE SOME WONDERFUL toric town of Clifton, to the bustling “Best Public Park” by NoVA magazine in PLACES to visit in Lee District. If you’re in shops of Fair Oaks Mall, to miles of trails 2018 and is the most visited park in By Jeffrey C. at beautiful Burke Lake Park. Our district Fairfax County’s Park system. The park the mood for shopping, don’t miss the McKay offers a variety of attractions for the contains a trail that goes around the lake Springfield Town Center. The Springfield Supervisor - Lee whole family throughout the year. From and is great for walking (with or with- Town Center is on Franconia Road, just a District our nationally ranked parks, fine restau- out your dog), running and cycling. short distance from the Franconia-Spring- rants, and shopping there is something American Hiking Society has named field Metro Station. It’s got loads of great for everyone in Springfield. these trails in the top ten in the nation. elcome to restaurants and retail and it hosts a farmer’s There are some exciting new develop- There is also fishing, boat rentals, camp- W Lee Dis- market on Saturday mornings. There is ments in Springfield District. One major ing, disc golf, mini golf, an 18-hole golf trict! I’m so something for everyone to enjoy (young or project is the renovation of the Old Keene course, a newly renovated driving range, glad you’ve decided to old) including places like Dave and Bust- Mill Shopping Center. The shopping volleyball courts, a miniature carousel, check out all the wonderful things that ers. I’d also suggest checking out the Hill- center’s owner, Federal Realty Investment and miniature train. My favorite event make this district the best part of Fairfax top Village Center, home to Wegmans and Trust, is giving the entire shopping cen- at the park is the Springfield Nights Con- County. I might be a little biased having many different restaurants. This is located ter a face-lift through renovations includ- cert Series that runs from July through lived in this neck of the woods my entire right off Beulah Street, across from Fort ing a double-sided outdoor fireplace and August sponsored by my office and the life. Belvoir. a communal village design, with new Park Foundation. With free music by Here in Lee District, we have a wonder- Once you’ve had your fill of shopping and storefronts and signs, wider sidewalks, nationally and internationally recog- ful blend of history, modern amenities, and entertainment, head over to Huntley Mead- as well as new landscaping and pavilions. nized bands, beautiful scenery, and the some amazing plans in the works, which ows Park, often called the crown jewel of I recently attended the opening of an best of local food vendors from Two Si- will continue to enhance the quality of life the Fairfax County Park System. Huntley interactive art exhibit at the shopping los Brewery and Peterson’s Ice Cream, of an already excellent, all-encompassing Meadows Park is more than 1,500 acres center sponsored by ARTSFAIRFAX. This these are a great way to spend your sum- community. I am proud of our area’s heri- with majestic forests, wildflower-filled project is expected to be complete by mer nights. (7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Sta- tage, and we work hard to preserve our meadows, and wetlands bursting with life. Thanksgiving 2019. tion). community’s neighborly, small-town atmo- Take a walk on the wetland’s award-win- There are also a number of critical 2. Fair Oaks Mall, one of the sphere while continuing to bring modern ning boardwalk — and experience some of transportation improvements in the pipe- region’s largest shopping destinations in and urban conveniences to all community the best wildlife watching in the Washing- line for Springfield District – Rolling Road Fairfax, features a collection of 200 members via retail, transportation, and en- ton metropolitan area. You’ll see beavers, from Old Keene Mill Road to the Park- shops, services, and dining establish- tertainment. I’m happy to say we are a very frogs, dragonflies, and herons. Huntley way will be widened to 4 lanes with trail ments in an enclosed, two-story retail diverse and welcoming community. Meadows is well known as a prime birding improvements; the Fairfax County Park- center. The mall offers one of the most Our district is a vibrant mix of neighbor- spot, with over 200 species identified in the way will be widened from four lanes to diverse and compelling retail and din- hoods, small family businesses, convenient park. six lanes from Popes Head Road to Route ing collections under one roof and is the shopping centers, parks and recreation cen- You can also head over to Lee District 29 and the interchange at Popes Head perfect destination on a sweltering or ters, and boasts excellent schools. We are Park. Here we have the Lee District will be grade-separated (no traffic light); rainy weekend afternoon. (11750 Fair neighbors to the Fort Belvoir community, RECenter and two unique features — an Route 29 will be widened from 4 to 6 Oaks Mall, Fairfax). which not only serves our military residents, accessible treehouse and Our Special Har- lanes from Buckley’s Gate to Union Mill 3. The Children’s Science Center but offers friendly amenities to everyone in bor accessible spray park. The complex fea- Road; Route 28 will be widened from the Lab in Fair Oaks Mall is a fantastic mu- our community. tures Chesapeake Bay-themed attractions Route 29 interchange to Bull Run and a seum that allows children (and their Additionally, we have many transporta- including a spraying osprey nest, Chessie new interchange is being constructed at parents) to get hands on experience with tion options to help keep cars off the roads. the sea serpent, misting sunflowers, and a I-66. There will be new HOT lanes on I- STEM concepts (Science, Technology, If you are looking for an alternative to driv- lighthouse. The beach area is quieter with 66 and many other minor transportation See Development, Page 8 ing, consider hopping on the Metro at the softer bubblers and interactive water tables. Franconia-Springfield Station or the Vir- See District, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 ❖ 3 Newcomers

Photos contributed

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) building in Springfield (currently under construction). Springfield Days’ Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park. A Diverse and Welcoming Community From Page 3 The computerized water maze and dump- Lee District Top 10 ing crab basket provide more lively activ- Places and Events ity. In addition to the spray park, the family recreation area has a fully accessible (In no particular order) treehouse and a playground for children of all abilities from ages 5 to 12. During the 1. The Annual Springfield Bridgewalk summer, you can also stop by Lee District 2. Lee District Nights Concert Series Park’s Amphitheater to enjoy live music and 3. Fort Belvoir 4. Springfield Town Center bands every Wednesday night as part of Park 5. Huntley Meadows Park Authority’s Lee Summer Entertainment 6. Huntley House Concert Series. 7. Lee District Park/Waterpark In keeping with our park theme, be sure 8. Springfield Days 9. Lake Accotink to visit Lake Accotink Park and its 493 acres 10. Franconia Museum including a 55-acre lake, wetlands, and streams with splendid views of waterfowl ing retail and entertainment options along and marsh life.º the highway. As part of Embark, we will also Now that you’ve relaxed with nature and see the implementation of a state-of-the-art parks, it’s time to experience some history. Historic Huntley House. Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT). Just a short walk from the main entrance Additionally, many bus stop sites along to Huntley Meadows Park, you’ll find His- While there is already so much to do and year and what will be the second-largest Route One have been substantially com- toric Huntley, the house that was built for experience in Lee District, I believe that office building in the County is expected to pleted as part of the Richmond Highway Bus Thomson Francis Mason. Thomson Francis there is always work to do. That is what we open next year as well. Stop Improvement project. These improve- Mason was the mayor of Alexandria, D.C. strive for here in Lee District, to keep mov- ments include the installation of bus shel- from 1827-30 and a grandson of George ing the needle forward and continuing to THE REVITALIZATION in our district ters, benches, bike racks, and sidewalks. We Mason. He used the federal period villa, increase the quality of life for all our com- continues as well. The Springfield Brand- are also hard at work increasing pedestrian which was built for him in 1825, as a sum- munity members. As we work towards in- ing Project is well underway. This project refuges’, crosswalks, and bike lanes to fos- mer retreat. creased positive progress, there are quite a includes the design and implementation of ter ease of multimodal transportation in the It’s hard to imagine that busy Franconia few exciting projects taking place across Lee many new “Welcome to Springfield” gate- community. Road was once a rural road for Virginia to- District worth mentioning. way signs. Lee District has outstanding civic and bacco on its way to the port city of Alexan- In addition to our ever-expanding retail This project was developed to create a sense business resources with a long history of dria. Another great spot, rich with history, and restaurant options across the district, of place by creating recognizable images citizen involvement in community and gov- is the Franconia Museum, co-located with we also have a few other additions coming that identify our community and create a ernment. my office and the police station at 6121 to our area. I’m excited to say that the gro- sense of togetherness of which we can all Our community’s involvement and en- Franconia Road. It offers a glimpse into the cery store chain, Lidl, is coming to central be proud. gagement in the civic process is a true tes- Franconia of yesterday. Springfield and is expected to open in 2020. In addition to revitalization efforts in tament to the wonderful people you’ll en- While you’re in the Franconia area, you Additionally, we will soon begin seeing the Springfield, we are seeing lots of progress counter here in Lee District and I invite you might also be interested in learning about construction of the Springfield Commuter in the Richmond Highway Corridor which to join them. Please stop by the Franconia Laurel Grove School on Beulah Street. Lau- Parking Garage, expected to open in Spring is filled with activity. In 2017, the County Government Center to say hello and tell us rel Grove was a school that served African of 2022. This garage will give our commut- approved the largest planning effort in how we can be of service. Our office is at American children in the community until ers and carpoolers in the community more Fairfax County since Tysons. Embark, as it’s 6121 Franconia Road and the phone num- 1932 as the Laurel Grove Colored School. parking options. Additionally, we were glad called, is a new land-use plan which cre- ber is 703-971-6262. The school survives as the only remaining to have the Transportation Security Admin- ates a multimodal future for pedestrians and Whether you have just moved into the African American schoolhouse in Northern istration (TSA) decide to make Springfield drivers. Embark will preserve and improve neighborhood, are visiting, or driving on the Virginia and offers those interested in learn- its new home to thousands of employees. our affordable housing stock and create mixing bowl and passing through, Lee Dis- ing a rich history lesson. The ground was broken on this project last more environmental controls while increas- trict has something to offer everyone! 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Where to Give Locally List of Nonprofits in 703-988-9656. ❖ HomeAid builds and renovates facilities that house the homeless, and partners with many Fairfax County local organizations to do so. 3684 Centerview Drive, Suite 110B, Chantilly, VA 20151. www.homeaidnova.org/ ❖ Northern Virginia Family Service. Just $50 provides a complete holiday meal to a family of ❖ FACETS helps parents, their children and four. Donate at give.nvfs.org/holidaydonation or individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in via check payable to “NVFS” with “Operation the Fairfax area, a partner in efforts to end Turkey” on the memo line, or send grocery store homelessness in Fairfax County. FACETS is gift cards. Northern Virginia Family Service, always in need of volunteers, and offers a attn: Holiday Initiatives, 10455 White Granite, variety of one-time and ongoing opportunities. Drive, Suite 100, Oakton, VA 22124. 703-865-4251 or [email protected]. www.facetscares.org. 10640 Page Ave., Suite ❖ Second Story — Abused and Homeless 300, Fairfax VA 22030 Children’s Refuge, 2100 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182, 703-506-9191. Second Story ❖ Britepaths will have 3,000 individuals and (formerly Alternative House) provides shelter families in need of holiday assistance list this and services for homeless, runaway or abused fall. Sponsor a family or donate to provide a teenagers, unaccompanied youth, and young family with a Thanksgiving meal, December mothers and their children. Requests for food holiday meal and/or gifts for their children. Join and clothing are up more than 50 percent. Britepaths at Wine & Wonderment, Nov. 15, at second-story.org. 2941 Restaurant britepaths.org

❖ Shepherd’s Center of Oakton Vienna ❖ Fairfax City Area FISH (For Immediate providing services, personal enrichment, Sympathetic Help) helps local people who are in volunteer opportunities for adults 50 and over. temporary need of life’s basic necessities such as Currently serving 3,000+ mature adults in the food, clothing, and financial assistance for rent, region. mortgage payments, utilities, and medical 703-281-0538, www.scov.org treatments. FISH also provides limited transportation for doctor appointments and food ❖ Touching Heart in Herndon is a nonprofit delivery. 703-222-0880 fairfaxfish.org/ organization whose mission is to educate children to have giving hearts. ❖ Lamb Center, www.thelambcenter.org, day www.touchingheart.com, 703-901-7355. center for homeless, Fairfax 703-691-3178.

❖ Western Fairfax Christian Ministries — ❖ Food for Others provides a safety net for food pantry at 13981 Metrotech Drive in people who suddenly face unforeseen Chantilly. For more information or to sponsor a emergencies such as a family illness or the loss family, call 703-988-9656, ext. 105. To mail gift of a job or a spouse. Located at 2938 Prosperity cards or send donations by check, add a note Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-207-9173. 2938 saying “food basket program” and send them to: WFCM, P.O. Box 220802, Chantilly, VA 20153. See Giving, Page 9

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 ❖ 5 Newcomers and Community Guide Dranesville District, Candidates, School Board Anastasia S. Karloutsos Fairfax County Ardavan Mobasheri Dates and Deadlines for Chairman, Board of Elaine V. Tholen Supervisors Jeffrey C. McKay (D) Hunter Mill District, Joseph F. Galdo (R) School Board Election Day Laura Ramirez Drain Commonwealth’s Attor- Melanie K. Meren ❖ On or About Sept. 20: Absentee Voting begins ney at the Office of Elections, 12000 Government Cen- Steve T. Descano (D) Lee District, School ter Pkwy., Conference Rooms 2/3, Fairfax Jonathan L. Fahey (I) Board ❖ Oct. 15: Voter Registration Deadline. In-person: Tamara J. Derenak Kaufax, 5 p.m., online: 11:59 p.m. Sheriff incumbent ❖ Oct. 29: Deadline to request an absentee ballot Stacey Ann Kincaid (D) by mail, 5 p.m. Christopher F. De Carlo (I) Mason District, School ❖ Nov. 2 Final day to vote absentee in-person, 5 Board p.m. Board of Supervisors, Ricardy J. Anderson ❖ Nov. 5: Deadline to return your ballot to the District Representatives Tom L. Pafford Office of Elections, 7 p.m. Braddock District ❖ Nov. 5: Election Day, Polling Places open 6 a.m. James R. Walkinshaw (D) Mount Vernon District, to 7 p.m. S. Jason Remer (R) School Board Carey Chet Campbell (I) Pamela C. Ononiwu Fairfax County Office of Elections, Steven D. Mosley Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 Dranesville District Karen L. Corbett Sanders, in- p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. John W. Foust (D) incumbent cumbent 12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323 Nov. 2 Final day to vote absentee in-per- Ed. R. Martin (R) Fairfax, VA 22035 son, 5 p.m. Providence District, 703-222-0776 TTY 711 Hunter Mill District School Board [email protected] ❖ Member School Board. vote for one in your dis- Walter L. Acorn (D) unop- Andrea L. “Andi “ Bayer www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ trict posed Jung Byun ❖ Soil and Water Conservation Director Northern Karl V. Frisch When you register to vote in Virginia, you DO NOT Virginia District Lee District register to vote by party. Virginia is an Open Primary ❖ School Bonds Referenda Rodney L. Lusk (D) unop- Springfield District, state which means that any registered voter in Vir- posed School Board ginia can vote in either a Democratic or Republican Laura Jane H. Cohen primary. When both parties are holding a primary Voter Registration and Voter Mason District R. Kyle McDaniel election, you will be asked which primary you want Photo ID Opportunities Penelope A. “Penny” Gross Elizabeth L. Schultz, incum- to vote in when you check in to vote with your photo (D) incumbent bent The Office of Elections is open during normal busi- ID. Note, you may only vote in one primary. Gary N. Aiken (R) ness hours to provide residents the opportunity to Sully District, School register to vote or obtain a free voter photo ID if Mount Vernon District Board needed. The Office of Elections also provides resi- Voter ID Requirements: Daniel G. “Dan” Storck (D) in- Stella G. Pekarsky dents opportunities to attend offsite events through- Per Virginia law effective July 1, 2014, all residents cumbent, unopposed Tom A. Wilson, incumbent out the year. must provide valid photo identification when they vote in-person. Please consult the VA Department of Providence District Soil and Water Conserva- Elections for the most up to date information regard- Upcoming Voter Photo ID Dalia A. Palchik (D) tion Director Northern ing acceptable forms of voter photo ID. Virginia District Many types of photo ID are acceptable for voting Events Springfield District Vote for Three in Virginia. You only need to show ONE acceptable ❖ Sept. 7 and Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sherwood Regional Linda D. Sperling (D) C. Jane Dudik photo ID to vote. Photo IDs can be used to vote up to Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 Patrick S. “Pat” Herrity (R) in- Chris E. Koerner ❖ Aug. 27, 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Burke Lake Gardens, one year after the ID has expired. Acceptable forms Thursday, 9608 Old Keene Mill Rd., Burke, VA 22015 cumbent Christopher A. Bowen of valid identification: Virginia driver’s license, Vir- ❖ Sept. 10, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., Leewood Healthcare Center, Edward F. McGovern ginia DMV-issued photo ID, United States passport, Tuesday, 7120 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003 Sully District Jonah E. “Jet” Thomas ❖ Sept. 11, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Arleigh Burke Pavilion, Employer-issued photo ID, Student photo ID issued Wednesday, 1739 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101 Kathy L. Smith (D), incum- Monica A. Billger by a school, college, or university located in Virginia, ❖ Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Chesterbrook Residences, bent Gerald Owen “Jerry” Peters Other U.S. or Virginia government-issued photo ID, Monday, 2030 Westmoreland St., Falls Church, VA 22043 Srilekha R. Palle (R) Jr., incumbent ❖ Sept. 20, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., The Virginian, Friday, 9229 Tribal enrollment or other tribal photo ID, Virginia Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031 Voter Photo ID card ❖ Sept. 23, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads, Monday, 3440 South Jefferson St., Falls School Board School Bond Church, VA 22041 If you get to your polling place without acceptable ❖ Sept. 24, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Sunrise at Reston Town School Board At-Large Ballot Question photo ID, you can vote a provisional ballot. You will Center, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., 1778 (vote for three) This is the text of the public school be given instructions on what to do so your vote can Fountain Dr., Reston, VA 20190 Abrar E. Omeish ❖ bond question that will be on the count. Sept. 24, 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m., Hunters Woods at Trails Cheryl A. Buford Nov. 5, 2019, general election ballot: Edge, Tuesday, 2222 Colt Necks Rd., Reston, VA 20191 Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, ❖ Sept. 25, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., Tall Oaks Assisted Living, Priscilla M. DeStefano contract a debt, borrow money, and Wednesday, 12052 North Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20192 Rachna Sizemore Heizer OFFICES ON THE BALLOT, ❖ Sept. 26, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., The Crossings at Chantilly, issue capital improvement bonds in Thursday, 2980 Centreville Rd., Herndon, VA 20171 Vinson Palathingal the maximum aggregate principal Fairfax County ❖ Sept. 28, Noon until 4 p.m., Reston Multicultural Festival - Ilryong Moon, incumbent amount of $360,000,000 for the pur- Lake Anne Plaza, Saturday, 2310 Colt Necks Rd., Reston, Karen A. Keys-Gamarra, in- poses of providing funds, in addition ❖ Member Virginia Senate, vote for one in your VA 20191 to funds from school bonds previ- ❖ Oct. 1, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., The Woodlands Retirement cumbent ously authorized, to finance, district including reimbursement to the ❖ Community, Tuesday, 4320 Forest Hill Dr., Fairfax, VA Member House of Delegates, vote for one in your 22030 Braddock District, School County for temporary financing for, ❖ district Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., 2019 First Baptist Church of Board the costs of school improvements, ❖ Merrifield Harvest Festival, Saturday, 8122 Ransell Rd., including acquiring, building, ex- Commonwealth’s Attorney, vote for one Zia Tompkins ❖ Falls Church, VA 22042 panding and renovating properties, Sheriff, vote for one ❖ Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sherwood Regional Library, Megan O. McLaughlin, in- including new sites, new buildings or ❖ Chairman Board of Supervisors, vote for one 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 additions, renovations and improve- ❖ cumbent ❖ Member School Board at Large Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. until Noon, Heatherwood/Burke Health ments to existing buildings, and Care, Monday, 9642 Burke Lake Rd., Burke, VA 22015 ❖ Member Board of Supervisors. vote for one in furnishing and equipment, for the Fairfax County public school system? your district —See MORE ON ELECTIONS, Page 13

6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers and Community Guide My Last Welcome Candidates, General Assembly, Nov. 5, 2019 Letter For Connection To check what is on your ballot and the status of your voter registration, visit elections.virginia.gov/registration/view-your-info Newcomers

House of Delegates District 34 By Sharon Bulova, Kathleen J. Murphy (D), Chairman incumbent, Fairfax County Board of Gary G. Pan (R) Supervisors

District 35 hen I was first Mark L. Keam (D), incumbent, Welected to the unopposed Board of Supervi- sors in 1987 the Braddock District 36 District was called Annandale. Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum, Fairfax County’s population incumbent, unopposed (now 1.15 million) was treatment instead of incar- approximately 746,600. There ceration; District 37 was no VRE (Virginia Railway ❖ Updated the County’s David L. Bulova (D), incum- Express Commuter Rail Environmental Vision to bent, unopposed System) nor was there a include a new focus on Energy Springfield Franconia Metro Efficiency and Climate; District 38 Station or a Fairfax County ❖ Strengthened collabora- L. Kaye Kory (D), incumbent, Parkway. When I took office as tion between the Board of unopposed a freshman Supervisor in Supervisors and the School January 1988, Fairfax County Board in the areas of budget District 39 was, for the most part, a development, land use Nick O. Bell (R) rapidly growing suburban planning and joint environ- Vivian E. Watts (D), incumbent bedroom community. Tysons mental initiatives; was still just a shopping mall. ❖ Reduced homelessness by District 40 I will be retiring at the end nearly 50% employing a Dan I. Helmer (D) of December, after serving 31 Housing First strategy to put a Timothy D. “Tim” Hugo (R), years on the Fairfax County roof over homeless individu- incumbent Board of Supervisors — 11 als’ heads and connecting years as Chairman and 20 them to resources needed to District 41 Archive photo years before that as the help them get back on their Eileen Filler-Corn (D), incum- Nov. 5: Election Day, Polling Places open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Braddock District Supervisor. feet; bent What I have come to under- ❖ Lastly, and most impor- John M. Wolfe (I) stand over these many years is tantly, our Board, in partner- Rachel D. Mace (L) that the one thing you can be ship with the School Board, District 86 certain of is that things will established One Fairfax, a District 42 Ibraheem S. Samirah (D), incumbent, unopposed change. Indeed, a lot has social and racial equity Kathy K. L. Tran (D), incumbent changed over that span of compact, to ensure that ALL Steve P. Adragna (R) Virginia State Senate time. residents of Fairfax County During the past decade have access to equitable District 43 District 30 while I have had the honor to opportunities for success. Mark D. Sickles (D), incumbent Adam P. Ebbin (D), incumbent, unopposed serve you as Chairman, Richard T. Hayden (R) Fairfax County has: I have been deeply honored District 31 ❖ Navigated the financial to serve the residents of District 44 Barbara A. Favola (D), incumbent, unopposed crises caused by the Great Fairfax County for these many Paul E. Krizek (D), incumbent, Recession with the County’s years. I will really miss this Richard T. Hayden (R) District 32 coveted triple A bond rating job! Jurisdictions throughout Janet D. Howell (D), incumbent by all three rating agencies the country look to Fairfax District 45 Arthur G. Purves (R) still intact; County as a leader and Mark H. Levine (D), incumbent, unopposed ❖ Welcomed Metro’s Silver innovator, and I am proud, District 33 Line to Tysons and Reston, working with my colleagues District 46 Jennifer B. Boysko (D), incumbent with a station at Dulles on the Board and our excel- Charniele L. Herring (D), incumbent, unopposed Suzanne D. Fox (R) Airport to open next year; lent County staff, to have led ❖ Ushered in new land use our county to where it is District 47 District 34 plans for Tysons and other today. Fairfax County is an Patrick A. Hope (D), incumbent, unopposed J. C. “Chap” Petersen (D), incumbent, unopposed aging commercial and indus- awesome place, with a culture trial areas of the County in of engagement, acceptance of District 48 District 35 need of revitalization; different cultures and back- Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan (D), incumbent, Richard L. “Dick” Saslaw (D), incumbent, ❖ Reengineered our police grounds and a willingness to unopposed unopposed policies to include more work together to resolve transparency and de-escala- conflicts. District 49 District 36 tion tactics with a focus on Fairfax County is poised for Alfonso H. Lopez (D), incumbent Scott A. Surovell (D), incumbent, unopposed the sanctity of life; many exciting opportunities Terry W. Modglin (I) ❖ Created Diversion First, a ahead. I am confident the District 37 program for people with next Board of Supervisors, in District 53 Dave W. Marsden (D), incumbent, unopposed mental illness or developmen- partnership with members of Marcus B. Simon (D), incumbent, unopposed tal disabilities, experiencing the community, will continue District 39 an encounter with law the positive momentum we District 67 George L. Barker (D), incumbent enforcement to receive are known for. Karrie K. Delaney (D), incumbent, unopposed S. W. “Dutch” Hillenburg (R) www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 ❖ 7 Newcomers

Photos contributed

Springfield Nights Summer Concert Series at Burke Lake Park. Clifton Day Local Vendors in Historic Town of Clifton. Exciting New Developments From Page 3 Engineering and Math). Education is so important, and this museum, which is de- signed for kids between 2 and 12 years old, does an excellent job of challenging and shaping young minds. Be sure to stay and shop and/or eat at one of the best malls in the area. (11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax). 4. Make sure to catch your fill of Friday Night Lights! The Springfield District has some of the best high schools both academi- cally and athletically in the country. As a West Springfield High School alumnus, there are few things I enjoy more than getting to a football game in the fall where there’s a buzz in the air and a little snap of cold from the changing seasons. Go cheer on your local high school team at West Springfield, Lake Braddock, South County, Robinson, or Centreville. 5. The newest addition to Fair Oaks Mall, Dave & Buster’s is a great time no mat- ter what age you are. With a full arcade and an entire room of potential prizes, plus you can get half-priced games all day, every Wednesday. After playing your favorite arcade games, you can make it a complete afternoon or evening by stopping by the restaurant for dinner or bar for drinks and Supervisor Pat Herrity congratulates Baseball State Peterson’s Ice Cream and Two Silos Food and Drinks snacks. Champions at West Springfield High School football at Springfield Nights Summer Concert Series at Burke 6. One of our most visited “one-stop game. Lake Park. shops” is South Run RECenter. Not only does it feature a two-story fitness center Northern Virginia. (7150 Main St, Clifton). tures exhibits and live displays which ori- spend an entire day enjoying the charm of with heated indoor pool and poolside spa, 8. Don’t miss Fairfax’s own little slice of ent you to the park and the natural world Clifton. but the surrounding park offers soccer and paradise: the award-winning Paradise of Fairfax County. In addition, the center Most importantly, if there is ever anything baseball/softball fields, two tennis courts, Springs Winery. The land the winery is has a small sales area featuring books and my office can do for you, do not hesitate to two outdoor basketball courts, a field house built on has remained in the same family other items for the nature enthusiast and ask. I have always agreed with Thomas with newly installed athletic turf playing since it was granted to them by Lord Fairfax nature study areas for group visitors. (8511 Jefferson’s notion that government closest surface, accessible playground, and an off- in 1716. Head down on Friday nights be- Greeley Blvd., Springfield). to the people is best, and you cannot get leash dog area. In addition, the newly tween 5 and 9 p.m. to hear live music and 10. The Annual Clifton Day Festival much closer to the people than being a Su- opened Go Ape ropes and ziplining course best wine in Fairfax County. (13219 Yates (the Sunday before Columbus Day) is a pervisor. Our jobs are multi-faceted; I would is another great feature of South Run Park. Ford Rd, Clifton). unique opportunity to bring your family to go as far to say that somewhere around 80 (7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield). 9. Acres of undisturbed woodland, quiet the historic town of Clifton and enjoy arts percent of an individual’s contact with gov- 7. Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot is a trails, splashing streams and a tranquil pond and crafts, antiques, demonstrations, the ernment at any level is at our level. Whether family owned and operated business in His- are just a few of the reasons to visit Hid- Town Market, live music, children’s activi- it’s land use, transportation, education, toric Clifton, and let me tell you, they serve den Pond Nature Center. The nature ties, and lots of good food. With so many public safety, or tax related, my staff and I some of the best gourmet ice cream in center, which is accessible to everyone, fea- fun things to do and see, you can easily are always here to answer your questions. 8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers

opportunities, contact [email protected] or visit Give Locally www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org

From Page 5 ❖ Comfort for America’s Prosperity Ave. Uniformed Services (CAUSE) [email protected] Hours: ensures that recuperating service Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. members have opportunities for www.foodforothers.org recreation and social interaction and receive concrete signs of appreciation ❖ Ecumenical Community Helping for all that they have done. 4114 Others (ECHO), 703-569-9160. Legato Road Suite B, Fairfax, VA Open to receive donations at 7205 22033, 703-591-4968, cause-usa.org Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Provides food and financial ❖ Shelter House provides crisis assistance to those in short-term intervention, safe housing and emergencies, and provides clothing supportive services to promote self- and household goods to low income sufficiency for homeless families and families, helping more than 5,000 victims of domestic violence in people last year. www.echo-inc.org. Fairfax County. www.shelterhouse.org/get-involved/ ❖ Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) will provide ❖ United Community, Mount Vernon, Thanksgiving and Holiday assistance 703-768-7106, 7511 Fordson Road, to more than 450 families this year. Alexandria, VA 22306 assists low- Thanksgiving and Christmas food income families and individuals baskets along with fulfilling gift living along the Route 1 Corridor, wishes for more than 1,000 children United Community provides housing and teens will help low-income programs as well as a Workforce families More information at Development Center to help prepare lortonaction.org/seasonal-assistance/ people for moving forward with their . Volunteers are needed for these jobs. Last year, for the holidays, events as well. Register online at donations of nearly 10,000 toys, lortonaction.org or call 703/339- books, games, clothing, and other 5161, ext. 140. gifts ensured a joy-filled holiday for ❖ Assistance League of Northern more than 1,200 children in 600 Virginia is an all-volunteer families. 7511 Fordson Road, nonprofit organization that feeds, Alexandria VA 22306. clothes and educates children in www.ucmagency.org need. Assistance League’s Donations of cash/checks and gift cards philanthropic programs touch the are also welcome. lives of thousands of children at 11 Title I schools in Northern Virginia, ❖ National Capital Food Bank, serving children most in need at 6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, serving selected schools in Fairfax and Prince all of Northern Virginia, 703-541- William counties and the City of 3063. www.capitalareafoodbank.org Alexandria. To learn more about volunteer and sponsorship See Giving, Page 11

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 ❖ 9 Newcomers Viewpoints What do you like best about the About the Connection Burke-Springfield area? —Mike Salmon s your local, weekly newspaper, “Close to my the Connection’s mission is to Keep in Touch ❖ ONLINE: www.connectionnewspapers.com work, no shortage Adeliver the local news you need, “Having friends to of employment.” to help make sense of what is ❖ ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/ hang out with.” – Jacob Wheeler, happening in your community, to advocate connectionnewspapers – An Tran, works manager at for community good, to provide a forum for ❖ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Email to at Wash Fair. Wash Fair, dialogue on local concerns, and to record [email protected] or submit graduated from achievements, milestones and events in the online at www.connectionnewspapers.com/ contact/letter/ Lee High community and people’s lives. School. Here in our Newcomers and Community ❖ Events to list in the calendar, Guide, we include details of how to vote in www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ the upcoming elections, information on lo- ❖ Digital editions of papers are available at cal and regional fairs and festivals, plus tips www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/PDFs “We do have parks in and tidbits from the community. ❖ the area that make you We invite newcomers and long-time resi- Past issues of the Connection back to 2008 are available at www.ConnectionArchives.com/PDF/ feel like you’re in the dents alike to let us know how we’re doing forest. To see nature, ❖ and let us know what is going on in your Advertising information, Special Section details the forest, the animals.” part of the community. If you have ques- available here www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/advertising – Dylan Van Balen, tions or ideas, send us an email. We invite Lake Accotink Park ❖ you to send letters to the editor or to send Sign up for a free digital subscription at Naturalist, graduate an email with feedback about our coverage. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/subscribe, Call 703-778-9431 of Longwood Uni- We want to know if someone in your fam- versity. ily or your community published a book, openings, new employees and anniversaries started a business, became an Eagle Scout, are welcome. It is especially important to raised money for a good cause, accom- us to let people know about events ahead plished some feat like running a marathon, of time in our calendar of events. We appre- supporting a cause or having art included ciate getting notice at least two weeks ahead in an art show. We publish photos and notes of the event, and we encourage photos. about personal milestones and community Your community Connection newspaper is events, including births, engagements, wed- one of 15 papers published by the indepen- dings, anniversaries, awards and obituaries. dent, locally owned Local Media Connection We are also interested in events at your LLC, serving the suburbs of Metropolitan Wash- church, mosque, synagogue, community cen- ington in Northern Virginia and Potomac, Md. ter, pool, school, club, etc. Email us a note Our flagship paper, the Alexandria Ga- about the event, being sure to include when zette Packet, is one of the oldest continu- and where the photo was taken and the ously publishing papers in the country, be- names of all the people who are in a photo. ginning publication in 1784. We also publish notes about news and — Mary Kimm events from local businesses. Notes about [email protected]

Contact

For advertising and marketing information, see www.connectionnewspapers.com/advertising email [email protected] or call 703-778-9431. “There’s so many things to do.” Send news to [email protected] - Aly D’Anna, right, and Ramsha Baig, boat attendees at Lake Accotink. Follow Us On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConnectionNewspapers

Follow Our Papers on Twitter

Connection Newspapers: www.twitter.com/FollowFairfax; @FollowFairfax

Alexandria Gazette Packet: www.twitter.com/AlexGazette; @AlexGazette

Arlington Connection: www.twitter.com/ArlConnection; @ArlConnection

Burke Connection: www.twitter.com/BurkeConnection @BurkeConnection

Centre View: www.twitter.com/CentreView; @CentreView

Chantilly Connection: www.twitter.com/ChantillyConnec; @ChantillyConnec

Fairfax Connection www.twitter.com/FFXConnection @FFXConnection

Fairfax Station-Clifton-Lorton Connection: www.twitter.com/LFSCConnection; @LFSCConnection

Great Falls Connection: www.twitter.com/GFConnection; @GFConnection

McLean Connection: www.twitter.com/McLeanConnect; @McLeanConnect

Oak Hill/Herndon: www.twitter.com/HerndonConnect; @HerndonConnect

Reston Connection: www.twitter.com/RestonConnect; @RestonConnect

Springfield Connection: www.twitter.com/SprConnect; @SprConnect “Lee District Park and the splash park, the different activities we find for the little ones.” Vienna and Oakton Connection: www.twitter.com/ViennaConnect @ViennaConnect – Emily and William Nehring, 1, Springfield

10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Give Locally potential and lead stable lives. They increase community support, and offer both in-home programs, semi- promote self-sufficiency. GSH From Page 9 independent houses and assisted housing manages more than 70 living facilities. 10201 Fairfax housing units. ❖ Homestretch is the largest provider Boulevard, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA of transitional housing in Fairfax 22030. 703-876-0390 ❖ Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater County and offers a services to help [email protected] Washington Fairfax Area the homeless better their lives www.pathwayhomes.org operates clubs in two of the neediest through education. Email: www.pathwayhomes.org/support- areas of the county, Culmore and [email protected]; 703- pathway/ Mount Vernon/ Route 1 corridor, 237-2035 x125; homestretchva.org/ focusing on character and academic volunteer/ ❖ Good Shepherd Housing and success. www.bgcgw.org/fairfax Family Services, 8305-17B ❖ Pathway Homes focuses on Richmond Highway, PO Box 15096, ❖ Christian Relief Services, 8301 providing housing and support Alexandria, VA, 22039. 703-768- RIchmond Highway, Suite 900, services to individuals with serious 9419, www.goodhousing.org/ The Alexandria, VA 22309, 703-317- mental illnesses, with the mission to mission of Good Shepherd Housing 9086, 703-317-9690 help these individuals reach their full (GSH) is to reduce homelessness, christianrelief.org/

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 ❖ 11 Fairs & Festivals

Cornerstones. Presented by Beloved Yoga. September 2019 www.belovedyoga.com. MONDAY/SEPT. 2 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 5-7 Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m.- at Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St., midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight; and Herndon. Great music, a craft show, food, 12 Sunday, 11 a.m.-7p.m. Fairfax County wineries and micro-brews and culinary Government Center, 12000 Government Center demonstrations. Visit herndon-va.gov/ Parkway, Fairfax. Musical performances, rides, recreation/special-events/labor-day-festival for games and food. Call 703-324-3247 or visit more. www.celebratefairfax.com/.

Photo by Mercia Hobs JUNE-AUGUST SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 7-8 Reston Concerts on the Town. Fridays, 7:30- Burke Centre Festival. 9:30 am-5 pm at Burke 10 p.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion. Bring Centre Conservancy lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live 6060 Burke Centre Parkway Burke. Festival music in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. Rain includes an Arts & Craft Fair, festival food or shine. Presented by Reston Town Center, vendors, amusement rides, pony rides, musical Boston Properties, and Reston Town Center entertainment provided by local and nationally Association. Alcohol permitted at restaurants recognized performers, nature shows, after- only. 11900 Market Street, Reston. Visit hours Wine Garden. Visit www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.

on/The Connection Great Falls Concerts on the Green. www.burkecentreweb.com/ Sundays, sub_category_list.asp?category=19&title=Burke+Centre+Festival 6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre Green. Come for more. out with your picnic baskets and chairs for an entertaining evening of free, live music! 776 Walker Road, Great Falls. Visit SATURDAY/SEPT. 14 www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the- Dulles Day Plane Pull. At Dulles International green/. Arts in the Parks. Airport, Dulles. The 2019 Dulles Day Family Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10 Festival & Plane Pull is a full day of excitement a.m. Performance venues include Burke Lake with airplane and auto exhibits, the children’s Park Amphitheater, E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater, Mason District Park zone and bus pull, varied displays and activities, The whirl and twirl of rides by Cole Shows Amusement Company at- vendors, food and entertainment. Visit Amphitheater, and Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor www.planepull.com for more. tracted crowds during the Fairfax County 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival held Center. Entertain children, teach them the at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an SATURDAY/SEPT. 28 informal kid-friendly atmosphere, and forge a Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival connection between kids and parks. Visit Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. The Reston www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ Enjoy old-fashioned family fun with carnival games, rides and tempting foods. Friday features the free arts-in-the-parks for more. Multicultural Festival celebrates all the Big Truck Night event from 5-7:30 p.m. “No Horn” hour is from 5-6 p.m. Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. on Sat- entertainment, dress, food, and cultural urday. Stop by the 4-H Fair throughout the weekend as exhibitors display their winning entries and get treasures from all over the world that are all their farm animals ready to show. Try a turn at farm chores, watch stage entertainment and enjoy horse July 2020 here in Reston. Rain or shine. Free. Visit and livestock shows. In August at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Admission to www.restoncommunitycenter.com/attend- Herndon 4th of July Celebration. Bready Park the 4-H Fair and Carnival is free; $10 per car parking fee on Saturday and Sunday. Visit shows-events-exhibits/reston-multicultural- at the Herndon Community Center, 814 festival for more. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details. Ferndale Ave., Herndon. A family-fun event featuring games, arts and craft activities, bingo, SATURDAY/DEC. 7 THURSDAYS/MAY-AUGUST food face painting, balloon artists, and fireworks. Visit www.herndon-va.gov/ October 2019 Living Saviour’s Holiday Bazaar at 5500 Ox Take a Break Concert Series. 7-9 p.m. Lake recreation/special-events/4th-of-july for more. Road Fairfax Station. Event is 9: a.m-3 p.m. This Anne Plaza, 11404 Washington Plaza W, Reston. Great Falls 4th of July Celebration & THURSDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 10-12 is a family event with free admission. Shop a On Thursdays, take a break with this outdoor Parade. 5K Walk Run, Blood Drive, Little Fairfax’s Fall for the Book Festival. 4400 variety of vendors including small business and concert series. Visit Patriot Parade, and floats, horses, antique cars University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy literature and homemade arts and crafts. There will also be a www.restoncommunitycenter.com/take-a-break and pets making a loop in the Main Parade. hear authors give readings at the Fall for the Silent Auction with proceeds benefiting local for a weekly lineup. Fireworks start after dusk. Book Festival. Visit www.fallforthebook.org for hypothermia shelters this winter. Visit www.celebrategreatfalls.org/4th-of-july- more. www.eventbrite.com/e/living-saviors-third- celebration-parade/ annual-holiday-bazaar-tickets- FRIDAYS/MAY-AUGUST Vienna 4th of July Festival and Fireworks 64259195985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch for more. Herndon Friday Night Live! 6:30 p.m. 777 Show. Live musical entertainment, arts and SATURDAY/OCT. 5 Lynn St., Herndon. Listen to great music on crafts for kids, antique and classic car show and Taste of Annandale. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tom Davis Friday nights during the summer. Visit fireworks. Visit www.viennava.gov for more. Drive in central Annandale, between Columbia herndonrocks.com/schedule.php for more. April 2020 Fairfax’s Independence Day Celebration. In Pike and John Marr Drive. The fifth annual the Downtown Fairfax Historic District. Taste of Annandale will showcase local APRIL 18-25 Independence day parade, historical tours, restaurants during a daylong family-friendly Historic Garden Week. This eight-day statewide June 2020 games, entertainment and fireworks. Visit celebration aimed at building community spirit, event provides visitors with a unique Springfield Days. South Run Park, 7550 www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/ engaging young people, and promoting local opportunity to see elaborate gardens with more Reservation Drive, Springfield. Springfield Days independence-day-celebration businesses. Other activities include a 5K; than 2,000 flower arrangements created by the is a community-wide celebration that includes a Obon Festival. Highlighting Japanese culture at multicultural music, dance, and other live Garden Club of Virginia Members. Visit 5K run, “Pet Fest” and car show. Visit Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane, entertainment; a chili cook-off; and much more. www.va.gardenweek.org for more. www.springfielddays.com for more. Fairfax Station. Visit www.ekoji.org for more. Visit tasteofannandale.com for more Cardboard Regatta. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, JULY-AUGUST THURSDAY-MONDAY/OCT. 24-28 May 2020 Springfield. Featured during Springfield Days, Braddock Nights Concert Series. Fridays, witness the cardboard boat creations race along 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Washington West Film Festival. Screening Great Falls Artfest on the Green. On the Great Lake Accotink’s shoreline at 2 p.m. $4 vehicle Accotink Park Road, Springfield or Royal Lake events in Reston, Arlington and other local Falls Village Green. Great Falls Studios Spring fee. Call 703-569-0285 or email Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Listen areas. For tickets and schedule visit Art Show and Sale under the big tent and a few [email protected]. Visit to musical performances in the great outdoors. wwfilmfest.com. little tents, too. This annual event is a show and www.springfielddays.com for more. sale highlighting Great Falls Studios members Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Festival. 11 both at Great Falls Grange & Schoolhouse and in performances/braddock-nights for location and a.m.-6 p.m. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull the working studios in Great Falls Village schedule. November 2019 Run Drive, Centreville. A fun-filled day with Centre. Visit www.greatfallsart.org/artfest/ Great Falls Annual Charity Golf food, musical entertainment and more. Visit FRIDAY/NOV. 29 www.vintagevirginia.com for more. Tournament. Hidden Creek Country Club. August 2020 Reston Holiday Parade at Reston Town Center, Lake Anne Chalk on the Water Festival. 11 1711 Club House Road, Reston. Join for a Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival. At 11900 Market St. Reston. Holiday parade with a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington morning or afternoon round of golf and support Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, tree lighting, sing along, and more. Visit Plaza, Reston. Chalk on the Water is a two-day three Great Falls elementary schools. Herndon. Enjoy old-fashioned family fun with www.fxva.com/event/reston-holiday-parade- street-painting festival where participants will Opportunities for sponsorships and volunteering tree-lighting-sing-along-%26-more/22348/ for create street art. Festival goers can purchase a carnival games, rides and tempting foods. Friday are available. Visit www.celebrategreatfalls.org. more. “plot” of brick space on the plaza and paint to features the free Big Truck Night event from 5- their hearts delight whatever flows from their 7:30 p.m. “No Horn” hour is from 5-6 p.m. THURSDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 28-31 imagination. Visit www.chalkonthewater.com. Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by the Taste of Reston. Reston Town Center, 11900 4-H Fair throughout the weekend as exhibitors December 2019 Herndon Festival 2020. Thursday, 6-10 p.m.; Market St., Reston. Carnival games and rides display their winning entries and get their farm Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; with a family fun zone. Visit animals ready to show. Try a turn at farm SUNDAY/DEC. 1 and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Northwest www.restontaste.com for more. chores, watch stage entertainment and enjoy Great Falls Celebration of Lights at Village Federal Credit Union, 200 Spring St., Herndon. Love Your Body Yoga Festival. Yoga studios horse and livestock shows.Thursday and Friday Field. 3:45-6:30 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of Four day outdoor festival with three and wellness centers of Northern Virginia will be – free parking and discount tickets for unlimited the season with a Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy entertainment stages, two fireworks displays, offering classes, services, and information on rides. Admission to the 4-H Fair and Carnival is hot chocolate and seasonal music. Visit Kid’s Alley with children’s art area, arts and craft ways to care for your body, along with live free; $10 per car parking fee on Saturday and celebrategreatfalls.org/event/celebration-of- show and more. All ages. Visit entertainment and activities for children. Sunday. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ lights/ for more info. www.herndonfestival.net for more. Donations to participate in classes benefit frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details.

12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com