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By Shirley Ruhe sculpture. She says it took The Connection her one week to complete “You have to see it. the project. oojung Lee screamed. “I She says the painting was The sun shines right called everyone I knew in not without its challenges. Korea and in Fairfax,” where “We used exterior paint, on it. It is in a perfect Wshe lives, when she found out and I had never experi- location. It is gorgeous.” she was chosen among 139 artists to paint enced it before. It dried so a giant cherry blossom sculpture as part fast that trying to make the — Diana Mayhew, President and CEO of this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival. Her graduations of the sunrise of the Cherry Blossom Festival sculpture is located at Long Bridge Park at with all of the colors was National Landing in Arlington. difficult. I was panicking.” as a graphic designer in New York City. She said, “I knew the dimensions but She said that color-wise She explains that she thought when she when I actually saw the sculpture it was a she isn’t 100 percent satis- came to America that everyone had an op- challenge. It was bigger than I thought. I’m fied. “I wanted more colors; portunity for a good education. But she saw 5 foot 1 inch, and the sculpture is as high there aren’t a lot to choose a lot of documentaries, including one about as I am.” from with exterior paint. I Baltimore, where she discovered that all Lee found out about the Cherry Blossom had to mix them to get my Photo Contributed children, especially in Black communities, Art in Bloom competition on a bulletin board color choice.” Woojung Lee, Fairfax resident and winner of Art in don’t have access. “I would like to teach art where her professor had posted the oppor- Lee arrived in America Bloom sculpture contest. to children who don’t have access to a prop- tunity. But she found out about the com- four years ago to explore a er education.” petition on the last day and had four hours new world. “I’d never been to America. I There are other differences such as a lot Diana Mayhew, President and CEO of the to explain her idea and submit a design. “I came to learn a new language and culture.” more freedom for women in America. In Cherry Blossom Festival, said this was the thought I’d give it a shot.” Lee was planning to go back in a year. Korea women who get married are expect- first year for the Art in Bloom competition at But the longer she lives here the more she ed to have a baby and devote themselves to the Cherry Blossom Festival. It attracted 139 LEE’S IDEA to paint a sunrise originated realizes she wants to stay in America. “The their family. She says it is not possible to applicants who were paired back to the 26 from her experience last year with the pan- cultures are so different.” She explains the also have a career. And as an aside she adds chosen to paint a cherry blossom sculpture. demic. “I had to stay home. I was depressed instruction methods are one of the things they don’t snack in Korea. “When I moved to and frustrated.” Then one day she noticed where she finds a big contrast. “In Korea America, I gained 20 pounds.” LEE’S SCULPTURE was chosen by Amazon, some light and “I started to notice more. I there are so many restrictions that you can’t Lee has finished her graphics design at who funded this initiative, as the one to be realized the sun would rise no matter what be creative. There is a way they want you NOVA and plans to go to New York City in located near their office. Mayhew said, “You happens. So are our hopes.” So she decid- to do it.” But she says in America it is more July for 2-1/2 years to finish her course of have to see it. The sun shines right on it. It is ed to paint a sunrise on her cherry blossom open and you can create whatever you want. study. Her goal in five years is to have a job in a perfect location. It is gorgeous.”

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PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR Primary voters select v Terry McAuliffe: 302,000 votes, 62 percent v Jennifer Carroll Foy: 96,000 votes, 20 percent candidates with v Jennifer McClellan: 56,000 votes, 12 percent v : 17,000 votes, 4 percent gender and racial v Lee Carter: 13,000 votes, 3 percent PRIMARY FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR diversity but lacking v Hala Ayala: 176,000 votes, 38 percent v Sam Rasoul: 114,000 votes, 24 percent v Mark Levine: 53,000 votes, 11 percent in regional balance. v Jennifer McClellan: 50,000 votes, 11 percent v Sean Perryman: 38,000 votes, 8 percent v By Michael Lee Pope Xavier Warren: 20,000 votes, 4 percent v Elizabeth Guzman: 20,000 votes, 4 percent CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS PRIMARY FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL s election returns started rolling v : 268,000 votes, 57 percent in from the Democratic prima- v Jay Jones: 206,000 votes, 43 percent ry Tuesday, Republicans started Aboasting about having the most diverse statewide ticket in Virginia history. Jones (D-89), who is seen as a rising star in Although Democrats nominated a candidate Photo by Michael Lee Pope/The Connection the party. Republicans have already signaled for lieutenant governor who describes her- Democrats celebrate former Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s victory Tuesday night in McLean. that they’ll be going after Herring for ap- self as an “Afro Latina, Lebanese, Irish wom- pearing in blackface when he was in college, an,” Republicans can boast they have a ticket although that issue didn’t seem to resonate that has candidates from Northern Virginia with Democratic voters when Jones tried to and Hampton Roads, two parts of the state use it as a wedge issue in the closing days where voters will determine the winner of of the primary campaign. Herring will be the next election. running against Del. Jason Miyares (R-82), “That would work if Republicans were not a law-and-order conservative who says he’ll selling white supremacy and white national- make sure the streets are safe and criminals ism,” said David Ramadan, a former Repub- are locked up. lican delegate who’s now at George Mason “As violent crime rises, Virginia families University’s Schar School. “Minorities are need an attorney general who will stand up not going to vote for Republicans because of for crime victims and prioritize public safe- what they saw in the last 10 years.” ty,” said Peter Bisbee, executive director of At the top of the ticket is former Gov. Ter- the Republican Attorneys General Associ- ry McAuliffe of McLean, who’s trying to ac- ation. “Herring has been criticized for try- complish something that’s been done only ing to cover up the illegal release of violent once — return for a second term. Virginia prisoners and failed to hold rapists and ri- is the only state in the country that prohib- oters accountable when local prosecutors its its governor from running for reelection. wouldn’t do their job. Worst of all, Herring The only other governor to be elected to a supported ending the notifications crime vic- second non-consecutive term was Mills God- Turnout in this year’s Democratic primary was higher than 2009, when Republican tims receive when their predator is released win, who had one term as a Democrat in the Bob McDonnell became governor. But it was lower than 2017, when Democrat Ralph from prison.” 1960s and one term as a Republican in the Northam was elected governor. During his time as attorney general, Her- 1970s. ring created a new Office of Civil Rights as McAuliffe is essentially running on a plat- Tuesday night, Youngkin called McAuliffe a over who should bankroll their campaigns.” well as a new conviction integrity unit and form of extending the administration he “career politician who pretends to be a busi- If elected, Ayala would be the first wom- a new worker protection unit while also re- handed off to four years ago, nessman.” an elected lieutenant governor and the first organizing the consumer protection section. although this time he would not be facing “Taking their enthusiasm for recycling to a woman of color elected stateside in Virgin- He fought against the former president’s a hostile Republican-controlled General As- new extreme, Democrats are offering Virgin- ia history. On the campaign trail, she often Muslim ban, and he opposed Republican sembly. ians two-thirds of their 2013 ticket, hoping talks about her hardscrabble journey from gerrymandering in the Su- “Throughout his time as governor, Ter- voters will see it as new and improved,” said working at a gas station for minimum wage preme Court. If elected a third term as at- ry implemented bold initiatives to create Senate Republican Leader Tommy Norment. while pregnant to developing a career in cy- torney general, Herring says he’ll protect good-paying jobs and expand economic op- “Virginians are a lot smarter than the Dem- bersecurity. She won with 38 percent of the against Republican efforts to oppose access portunity across the commonwealth,” said ocrats think.” vote in a crowded field that included the to healthcare, marriage equality and immi- New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, most diverse set of candidates ever assem- grant rights. chairwoman of the Democratic Governors DEMOCRATS HEAD INTO the fall election bled on a statewide ballot. “The voters recognized Attorney Gener- Association. “Now, as Virginia rebuilds fol- season with a ticket that features two sea- “Hala Ayala is closer to shattering one of al Mark Herring for his leadership over the lowing the pandemic, Terry will work as soned statewide politicians and a newcomer the highest glass ceilings in Virginia elected last eight years as he has tackled hard issues governor to create an economy that works who rose to power in the wave election of office, which would be a triumph for the en- — defending the Affordable Care Act, guar- for all Virginians and uplift those who have 2017. Ayala unseated former Del. Rich An- tire Latino community,” said Nathalie Rayes, anteeing the right for all couples to marry, been hit the hardest.” derson (R-51), who is now the chairman of president and CEO of the Latino Victory reforming criminal justice laws, ending po- McAuliffe is a wealthy Northern Virgin- the Republican Party of Virginia. Late in the Fund. “As the state grapples with the dispar- lice violence and fighting the NRA in their ia businessman who will be facing another campaign, Ayala broke her pledge to resist ities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandem- backyard,” said Sean Rankin, executive di- wealthy Northern Virginia businessman, taking campaign cash from Dominion Ener- ic, Hala will work to root out these inequi- rector of the Democratic Attorneys General Glenn Youngkin, who has already pumped gy and received $100,000 from the utility ties by focusing on priority issues such as Association. “DAGA is proud to support At- $12 million into his own campaign. McAu- monopoly that many Democrats say exerts expanding access to affordable health care torney General Herring as he continues the liffe supporters say his campaign will be too much control over Virginia politics. and creating an economy that works for all work in Virginia on racial equity and civil about protecting access to health care, re- “Hala Ayala made news in the last days of Virginians.” rights, reproductive rights and guaranteeing ducing gun violence, ensuring economic re- her campaign for being a liar,” said House economic justice for all Virginians as com- covery and addressing climate change. After Republican Leader . “Democrats ATTORNEY GENERAL Mark Herring was munities return to a more normal life after the former governor secured the nomination continue to be saddled with internal fighting able to beat back a challenge from Del. 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Food trucks, sun- shine and shiny cars highlight- ed the Taste of Springfield.

Photos contributed There’s never a sad face when it comes to balloon animals. Food Trucks Supplied Variety at the Taste of Springfield

By Mike Salmon “local businesses as well,” said Crofford, who has been The Connection at the town center since the fall, but with the pan- demic, things have been different then in year’s past. ith the pandemic and the on-the-go life- Temperatures on Saturday got up near 90 degrees, style that seems to dominate this area but that didn’t stop the festival. Local vendors include lately, food trucks supplied the treats at Two Smooth Dudes Food Truck, Uncle Fred’s BBQ, Sit Wthe Taste of Springfield Festival on Sat- Means Sit Dog Training and others. urday, June 5. It was the first event of the year at the town center, “People like the variety of food trucks,” said Kirsten but they had the carnival last week, and are planning Crofford, Marketing Director at Springfield Town Center. a black businesses festival towards the end of summer In addition to the trucks, there was between 30-40 so they’re hoping to get back to the way things used to cars at the car show, clowns, balloons, two bands and be at the town center. The street rods prevailed in the lot at the festival.

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Graduating Fairfax High seniors file into the football stadium for the ceremony. Flanking their new graduate, Flavius, are parents Anatole and Liliana Casenco. ‘We Made Memories that We Will Cherish Forever’ Class of 2021 graduates from Fairfax High.

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ecause of the pandemic, the music was recorded, and the ceremony was held on the football field instead Bof inside the field house. But Fairfax High’s graduation, last Tuesday, June 1, was just as heartfelt and meaningful as ever. More than 500 students received their di- plomas and, of that number, 126 were honor Honor Grad Grace grads who earned a 4.0 or higher GPA. And Lane at the outset, Principal Erin Lenart recog- nized them, as well as the grads who’ll be and fairness,” said going into a military academy or directly Lenart. “When you into a branch of the armed forces. see unfairness, find As it turned out, it was also her “gradua- the courage to offer Principal Erin Lenart applauds the The Parr family: (from left) are brother Andy, mom Bridget, tion” from the school, because she’s leaving, a smile in a sea of school’s 126 honor graduates. Fairfax High grad Kathryn and dad Tim. too. As of July 1, she’ll become the principal tears. There’s a story of a high school in Lake Forest, Ill. But last needing to be heard and valued; listen to it we made memories that we will cherish v The Faculty Award was presented to week’s ceremony was all about the Fairfax and choose humanity. forever. We learned this year that we’re all Aashray Manchanda. “He’s a born leader, an High Class of 2021. “How proud our staff and community are Fairfax, we’re all family and we’re all in this innovator and an entrepreneur,” said Meyer. Lenart began her remarks to the students of all of you,” she continued. “Class of 2021, together.” “He revised the Robotics program and team, with the words, “OK, seriously” – which she you get applause and a standing ovation – started a nonprofit and taught an online, acknowledged was an unusual way to start a [which the attendees gave them]. We all FAIRFAX MAYOR David Meyer then pre- after-school, robotics program to 75,000 speech. But it was actually fitting, she said, love you and know the best is yet to come. sented four, special awards to deserving stu- youth. because within those words can be found Good luck and congratulations.” dents. “We in the city of Fairfax have watched He also crowd-sourced funding for over strength, humanity and humility. Senior Class President Alex Robinson then you grow into adulthood, and we’re invested 20,000 PPE for healthcare and other essen- “You don’t always have to be perfect,” she presented the class gift to the school – three in your lives,” he told the grads. “And as you tial workers throughout the country. He was explained. “You can just choose to be OK podiums, plus the painting of new pawprints leave this place, we hope it will never leave the National Honor Society president and an at a lot of things, as long as you’re always (for the Lion mascot), this summer, on the you.” officer of the Indian Student Assn. And in continuing to grow – and find and live your road leading to Fairfax High. Next, 2021 v Receiving the Most Outstanding Senior the fall, he’ll be attending the University of passion and purpose. Just find the strength Honor Grad Grace Lane addressed her class- award was Jason Dwyer. Describing him as a California at Berkeley.” to get over the obstacles and do it.” mates. “top student-athlete” and an “excellent role v Raina Larkin received the Fairfax Award. “Real life is filled with problems, and 2020 model,” Meyer said Dwyer served both his “She’s a great example of what a Fairfax Lion LENART said the word, “seriously,” means and ’21 were filled with copious challenges school and community, was on the student should be – not afraid to use her voice, take the grads have the ability to rise about what- – especially COVID-19,” she said. “It taught leadership council and was captain of the JV risks and speak up for her peers,” said Mey- ever challenges they may face. “You know us we couldn’t take anything for granted, and varsity baseball teams. er. “She has positivity and grit, served three your value,” she told them. “And may the but needed to enjoy the [special] moments, v Grace Lane was given the Service years in the leadership class and, this year, hard lessons you learned about yourself to whenever they came – like fall sports in Award. “She brought infectious enthusiasm was SGA president. Also known for her kind- get you to today serve as a reminder that spring and prom in the hallways.” to her classes,” said Meyer. “She’s empa- ness and compassion, she plans to become you are enough.” And, said Lane, “It’s these moments we thetic and hardworking and was a leader in a nurse.” She then said the following advice is her need to hold onto. There was so much more Fairfax High’s Theater Department. And as Then, after the presentation of diplomas, “final lesson’ to teach them, but “life will joy at football games and in classrooms for president of the Fairfax Players, she made members of the Class of 2021 walked into assign the grade” they receive. “Choose those who were able to go back in person. everyone in the Theater Department feel the sunshine to begin the next chapter of love always – plus compassion, empathy We enjoyed what we got to do together, and valued and like part of a family.” their lives. 6 v Burke / Fairfax / Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton / Springfield v June 10-16, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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Photo Courtesy of Sgt. Brock Rutter (From left) Fairfax City Police Dispatcher Cynthia Tetterton Before meadow restoration, Laurel Hill Park’s The same field after mechanical removal of and Lt. Michael Bartholme display their awards. field was overgrown with Blackberry shrubs and shrubs, non-native trees cut, high grasses mowed; other invasive plants and trees. followed by a controlled burn. Fairfax City Police Park Meadowland Members Are Honored

airfax City Police Lt. Mi- resources it needed to combat Restoration Underway chael Bartholme and Dis- the virus,” said police spokes- Fpatcher Cynthia Tetterton man, Sgt. Brock Rutter. “He were recently honored with plays a key role in making staff- to release seeds and stimulates seed germination and Return to natural habitat the Military Order of the World ing decisions based on quaran- ‘We Made Memories that We Will Cherish Forever’ plant re-growth. Warm season grasses began sprout- Wars (MOWW) Silver Patrick tines, testing and vaccinations. ing within two weeks of the April prescribed fire. Soil Henry Medal. This award is During this time, he has also is a multi-year process. nutrient levels and organic matter increase after a fire. presented by the local MOWW taken over the captain duties The fire’s heat has been found to make some nutri- chapter to members who de- involved with the Administra- By Susan Laume ents more readily available; a benefit to plants. Taken serve special recognition and tive Services Division.” The Connection together these changes provide better growing con- excel in the areas of law en- As for Tetterton, an eight- ditions for plants, also ultimately benefiting animals, forcement, firefighting and year member of the depart- he Natural Resources Branch of Fairfax birds, and insects.” criminal justice. ment, Rutter said she received County Park Authority, began reseeding in Although hearing of fire in nature areas might bring “These two individuals exem- her award because of “her dedi- May as the next step in restoring an area of to mind destructive wildfires, such as those in the plify teamwork and dedication to cation to the City of Fairfax and Lorton’s Laurel Hill Park to a natural mead- news in the West, prescribed fires are actually a way of T the City of Fairfax and beyond,” its dispatching program. She ow. Seeding with a mix of wildflowers and warm sea- imitating nature’s way of encouraging growth. Nature said Police Chief Erin Schaible. handles the dispatch scheduling son grasses, follows the controlled burn performed in typically provides a cycle of growth and periodic fires, “We congratulate them, as well and is willing to work both days the field area in early April. Both actions are part of a ignited by lightning, that has gone on for ages. Fires as all of our officers who work and nights to cover shifts when- multi-year restoration project that will eliminate many clear dead leaves and trees, and competing invasive so hard every single day. This ever one needs to be covered. nonnative, invasive plants and return the portion of plants, so new plant growth can occur and give native past year has been an interest- Tetterton is also part of the Peer the park known to locals as the “Dead Cow Field” to a plants an opportunity to get a foothold. ing one, but their excellent po- Support and Community Out- natural native plant meadow to benefit wildlife. According to historians, when Europeans arrived lice services are appreciated by reach (P.O.L.I.C.E.) teams.” And Restoring the meadow will allow “a base of native here, native peoples, such as the Powhatans, living the rest of the department and besides her full-time dispatch- herbaceous plants and warm season grasses to re- in areas now part of Virginia, were using fire to clear the community.” ing duties, Tetterton serves her turn,” explained Natural Resources Branch Manager, underbrush and create grassland habitat to support Bartholme has been with the own, local community by being John Burke. “Invasive trees and plants were prom- crops and game birds as food sources. As human de- City’s police department for 16 a firefighter/EMT for the Little inent here and [they] smothered out other species velopment took over more area, fires were suppressed, years. “He has been a huge as- Fork and East Rivanna Volun- more suitable to wildlife.” Non-native trees, mostly allowing invasive non-native plants to out-compete set in the world of COVID-19 teer Fire Departments. Callery pear and Autumn olives, along with Blackber- native plants. Scientific study tells us that this has re- by giving our department the ry and Rosa multiflora shrubs were taken down earlier sulted in a reduction of diversity… a condition rec- information, knowledge and — Bonnie Hobbs by bush-hog mechanization; native tree specimens in ognized as detrimental to the environment and our the restoration area were marked for saving. planet, and even, ultimately, to human survival. The Burke further explained, “Not all native plant seeds on-going Natural Resources Branch project will ulti- germinate in a single year, but are viable in the soil, mately provide a better home to native birds, animals, Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash what is termed the ‘seed bank.’ Fire actually helps and insects. in Driveway of Fairfax Home A 2-year-old boy died after being struck by a vehicle in the driveway of his home. Officers responded Monday, June 7, at 6:43 p.m. to a home in the 10900 block of Roma Street and located the boy suffering from se- rious injuries, he was pronounced deceased by rescue personnel. Detec- tives determined the boy’s father, Byrol Jose Zapata Lopez, 30, of Fairfax, was backing his 2005 Ford F350 out of the driveway when he discovered his son was struck by the truck. Detectives from Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the crash, but do not suspect foul play. Alcohol was not a factor. Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anon- ymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411- 8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dol- Restoration of healthy meadow ecology, like this one at Franconia lars if their information leads to an arrest. Park, Springfield, with abundant native grasses and wildflowers, Ecologist Owen Thomas hand the expected result after prescribed burns and reseeding seeds the meadow area. — FCPD Public Affairs Bureau www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke / Fairfax / Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton / Springfield v June 10-16, 2021 v 7 Home Life Style Photos by Susan Laume/The Connection

Maria Cruz, customer ser- Coming to shop together, vices rep, Springfield, one sisters, Genevia and Khiarah of the first 100 customers in Photo by Jackie Robbins Miles Williams, Springfield, line, received a grocery tote Throw pillows in vibrant shades employees at a competing and gift card from Amazon of blue add a burst of color to this grocery chain, received an employee Cindy Roman. Cruz Photo by Diego Valdez front porch designed by Maria Amazon Fresh flier and want- said she, “Wanted to see This space for a McLean home, created by architect Rolando Valdez Fanjul of Cabin John, Md. firm ed to “check this place out.” what things they have.” of Bethesda firm GMT Architects, boasts a floor to ceiling fireplace. Anthony Wilder Design/Build. Amazon Fresh Brings Style for the Great Outdoors Out the Curious

Designers see uptick By Susan Laume The Connection requests for porches and mazon opened one of other outdoor spaces. just a handful of its A“Fresh” grocery stores By Marilyn Campbell on the East Coast in Franconia The Connection at 7 a..m on May 27, to a line of Springfield customers curious longing to spend more time outside after about products on offer. The a year-and-a-half spent inside is driving line at opening stretched the a trend in home design, including an up- length of the shopping center Atick in requests for projects like screened which had formerly housed a porches and patios. Shoppers Food Warehouse. “This past year, homeowners were interested in Trade analysts have described creating gathering spaces that offered opportuni- Amazon’s Fresh Grocery Stores ties to be outside, said designer Susan Matus. “I Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg as traditional food stores, with think that we will continue to see the interest in This backyard porch by Susan Matus of Case Design/ a few high tech elements, such screen porches grow as many spent more time out- Remodeling offers a view of the home’s wooded as smart carts, which allow doors during the pandemic.” backyard. shoppers to bag products into Mark Eastwood, retired, When owners of Cabin John, Maryland resi- the cart and avoid the check Springfield, arrived well before dence decided to update their front porch, they tasked tio beyond, ‘’ said Valdez of Bethesda firm GMT Ar- out line; and display cases that opening and was prepared for designer Maria Fanjul of Cabin John, Md. firm Antho- chitects. light as shoppers approach. The a wait. He shared “…miss the ny Wilder Design/Build with the job. The space is consistent with the overall style of the stores also provide an area for Shoppers Food Warehouse; “Because it was an older home, we had to stay with- home which was inspired by those found along the Amazon Prime customers to hope they have good muffins in the existing porch’s footprint,” she said. “In order New England coast. “The porch embraces the colors pick up and return packages. as Shoppers did.” to draw the eye up, we centered of the home’s pastel blue shingles Insiders say to expect “Fresh” the porch’s stairs to align with the and white trim,” said Valdez. The pricing aimed to the mid-point; front door, raised the porch’s roof “This past year, space is outfitted with vaulted ceil- with lower prices than Amazon to allow more natural light into the ings, a floor-to-ceiling stone fire- owed “Whole Foods” and high- space and the home, and curved homeowners were place and flagstone floor that leads er than discounter stores such the wood along the gable of the to the deck with built-in grill. as “Aldi” and “Walmart” or oth- porch’s roof.” interested in cre- When adding a porch to an ex- er moderates such as “Lidl”, re- The space’s crisp white columns isting home, Matus and architect cently opened in the area. contrast with the home’s deep ating gathering Vicente Neto, both of Case Design/ The Franconia store is one blue tone, outfitted with neutral Remodeling, worked to create a of four currently announced furniture. Throw pillows and a spaces that of- space that was compatible with the for the Eastern US; the others: rug in bold shades of indigo and style of the home’s interior while Logan Circle DC, Chevy Chase, yellow add another burst of col- fered opportuni- also offering views of the wooded Md. and Warrington, Penn. The or. The overall look is clean and backyard. first “Fresh” opened in Los An- calming. “The owners now have ties to be outside. “We wanted the porch to be ac- geles in September 2020. Since a brighter porch to enjoy,” said — Susan Matus cessible but also not block views then a few more have opened in Set up available upon store Fanjul. from the dining room, kitchen or Southern CA and the Chicago entry with a phone app, While designing a new, custom bedrooms on the second floor,” suburbs. Rumors suggest a store smart carts record items en- home in McLean, Va., architect Rolando Valdez cre- said Matus. “The porch can be entered directly from may be coming to the “Liberty” tered into bags placed within ated a back porch that offers a seamless transition the family room.” development in Lorton, but no cart and allow customers to from the home’s interior to its natural surroundings. “Homeowners now realize how valuable and announcement has been made avoid checkout lines when “There are arched openings that mimic those found special the additional gathering space of a porch by Amazon to date. shopping is complete. inside [and] provide a clear look at the pool and pa- really is.” 8 v Burke / Fairfax / Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton / Springfield v June 10-16, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Bicycling Skills Track Opening in Springfield

Berms, ramps and ties to those kids that don’t have them,” Ju- When and Where Saturday, June 12 at 1 p.m. in Brookfield jumps to train on in lie Childers said. Park, 7417 Floyd Ave., Springfield. The new Creating the Brook- bicycle skills perimeter area is located in the Brookfield Park. field Park Bicycle field behind the basketball court. Skills Area took more By Mike Salmon than a year of plan- part of those plans too, and he mentioned The Connection ning, coordination working with the county. “We’re coming up and fundraising. In with a proposal to do that,” he said. efore hitting the off-road trail addition, they re- Northern Virginia is home to three of the at Fountainhead Park or oth- ceived national fund- state’s top mountain biking trails at Foun- er challenging rides in the area, ing support from tainhead Park, Wakefield Park and Meadow BSpringfield bicyclists now have Specialized Bicycles’ Wood in the Mason Neck area of southern the Brookfield Park Bicycle Skills Area in Outride Foundation Fairfax County. These trails are far from a Springfield to practice on. Park officials Photo by Mike Salmon/Connection and International paved trail like the Mount Vernon Trail, so are going to cut the ribbon on this new The ramps and berms are in place for bicyclists to hone their Mountain Bike Asso- some kind of preparation is a good idea, and riding facility on Saturday, June 12 at the off-road skills. ciation Dig-In grants. training at the Brookfield course could be track in central Springfield. This expanded bicycle part of that. The training track is a set of wooden riding guez. “It is designed to get kids on bikes,” skills area will provide additional biking op- Julie Childers pointed out a progression obstacles that surrounds the existing pump he said. portunities to the youth and families of the that the new course offers. “It’s for anyone track and is suitable for bicyclists of all ages, That was the mission of Julie and Pat John Lewis High School pyramid and the lo- looking to hone or improve their skills,” Ju- the Fairfax County Park Authority said. It in- Childers who are behind “Trails for Youth,” cal mountain bike community. lie Childers said. Although there are jumps cludes six professionally built, low-mainte- an organization based in Springfield that and challenging parts of the course, there is nance wood and steel features that provide introduces trail riding and hiking as an RIDING TRAILS at Lake Accotink are close an opportunity to skip parts too. “Start slow- new cycling challenges to try. The project activity for children and teenagers. The to Brookfield, and a longer off-road trail at ly and build up,” she recommended. was led by TrailsforYouth.org (TYO) in part- Childers have lived in Springfield for years Wakefield Park is linked to the trails at Ac- Before Covid-19 put a halt on much of nership with the FCPA, Springfield Civic As- and wanted to provide options for area cotink by the Cross County Trail, which also the organized mountain biking activities, sociation, Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts children to get out and enjoy the trails links to Fountainhead on the southern end. the Childers were involved with “Wednes- (MORE) and local businesses. around central Springfield and Wakefield The Childers are part of an effort to link days at Wakefield,” where there were off- Park. They were involved in the Brookfield those trails to Brookfield. “Our next objec- road races for the various age groups at the THIS RIDING FACILITY is part of MORE’s project. tive is to make that connector trail,” said park. Julie Childer is hoping it will be back mission, said MORE president Ernest Rodri- “We are all about providing opportuni- Julie Childers. Rodriguez and MORE were next year.

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10 v Burke / Fairfax / Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton / Springfield v June 10-16, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar The Masks Business are Off ... FREE SUMMER CONCERTS IN RESTON JUNE 13-JULY 25, SUNDAYS Reston Community Center is pleased to an- Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park. 5 p.m. At nounce that free summer concerts will return McLean Central Park Gazebo By KENNETH B. LOURIE to venues around Reston beginning in June. 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. Directory Lunchtime with the Arts at Mason – Thursdays in Sunday, June 13 -- Josh Lovelace; ... and I suppose life is back on, especially for June, Reston Town Square Park. 12:30-1:30 Sunday, June 20 -- Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM those of us who have been vaccinated. No more p.m. Cats; hiding your emotions and expressions behind Take a Break – Thursdays, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Lake Call 703-549-0004 your face-covering as you once again start Anne Plaza TUESDAY/JUNE 15 for advertising information interacting with the general public. They can see Summerbration Fab Fridays – 7 – 9 p.m., Reston ”Duck Harbor” Web Series. 8 p.m. Episode you and of course, you can see them - and you Station Three. Sponsored by 1st Stage in Tysons can hear/understand them, too. Conversations Family Fun Entertainment Series – Saturdays, 10 Corner. Duck Harbor is a web series about a will flow more evenly now that they won’t be a.m. – 10:45 a.m., Reston Town Square Park long-distance love in later life. The piece is ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL interrupted by an “Excuse me, I can’t under- Sunday Art in the Park with the Shenandoah brought to audiences through a creative series stand you,” or a “Could you please repeat that?” Conservatory – Sundays, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., of short scenes in which the actors, just like Conversations that were previously affected by Reston Town Square Park the characters, are meeting for the first time. fits and starts will revert back to questions and Audiences will get to experience the magic of answers and what abouts. For me, the mask was OUR SPECIAL HARBOR OPENS the theater and the excitement of new love an impediment to normal conversion. Necessary The Fairfax County Park Authority’s Our Special between these two lonely hearts reaching and prudent during a once-in-a-lifetime, public Harbor spray park is now opened. This fully out from charming small towns on opposite health emergency, but apparently, the time has accessible Chesapeake-Bay-themed spray- sides of the country. Every week, each of the comer. Previous directives: masks, social distanc- ground has water features such as a spraying two actors, who live on opposite coasts, will ing, contact tracing, quarantining and vaccina- osprey nest, Chessie the sea serpent, misting be given only their half of the script and will tions were all most of us ever talked about. Now sunflowers and a lighthouse. The beach area experience the other side of the story with a with vaccinations getting into more arms, our allows for quieter play with softer bub- sincere and genuine freshness, “on stage,” in LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING lives are expanding. From our living room to just blers and interactive water tables while the front of our audience. Performances will take plain living. computerized water maze and dumping crab place every Tuesday, beginning on June 1 and Though there are still mask-on requirements: basket provide more lively activity. Located ending on August 17. Get your tickets today in schools, on public conveyances, and in at Lee District Park at 6601 Telegraph Road, at www.1ststage.org. airports, train stations and the like and while Franconia. Visit https://www.fairfaxcounty. gov/parks/recenter/lee-district/family-recre- obtaining healthcare services, we are now, espe- FRIDAY/JUNE 18 cially those of us vaccinated, free to return to our ation-area. Golf Exhibition. 6 p.m. at Laurel Hill Golf Club, previous life, mostly. Soon capacity restrictions 8701 Laurel Hill Crest Drive, Lorton. Josh will be lifted as our lives, so far as the activities GOLF CAMPS Koch and Justin James, two of the fastest which involve large crowds, both inside and out, Join the nationwide resurgence of the classic, swingers in the world, go head-to-head in a Summer Cleanup... lifelong game of golf. Laurel Hill Golf Club golf hitting exhibition. Watch Koch and James can open back up in their entirety. Moreover, and Twin Lakes Golf Course are offering tee off on hole one with club speeds over 150 social distancing will likewise become a thing of weeklong summer camps taught by profes- mph, ball speeds over 225 mph, and balls the past. Now, all those round stickers marking sionals from The Eisman Golf Academy. Ju- carrying up to 400 yards. Activities include six feet of distance as well as the plexiglas divid- nior golfers ages 8-14 will learn and improve a long drive contest, swing demonstrations, ers will disappear as well. However, individual on golf fundamentals in a fun environment. trick shots, and even crowd participation! businesses retain the right to require visitors to Class sizes are limited for personalized You may be selected to pair up with Josh and mask up. As Bobby Brown used to sing: “That is instruction and camp includes on-course play. Justin, so be ready. my prerogative,” and so too will businesses have Also included are swag bags, hat, games and their own prerogative to require patrons - or not, prizes. Camps will take place at Laurel Hill SATURDAY/JUNE 19 to abide by their mask-wearing requirements. June 14 -18 and July 12-16, 2021; and at The Destruction of Slavery in the Civil War. 3 All of that being said and understood, even Twin Lakes on June 21-25, July 19-23, and p.m. Via Zoom. When the Civil War began, though I’m fully vaccinated, I still feel like I Aug. 9-13, 2021. All camps run from 9 a.m. to African Americans wasted no time fleeing should mask-up. From the national vaccination 1 p.m. To register, visit the Junior Golf Fairfax their enslavers and rushing to the Union statistics, there are plenty of people who have website. lines. Their great struggle would end with Landscape Drainage Landscape Drainage not yet been vaccinated and/or are unwilling/ Laurel Hill Golf Club is located at 8701 Laurel the destruction of American slavery and the unconvinced they need to comply. I can’t quite Hill Crest Drive in Lorton. Twin Lakes Golf passage of the 13th Amendment. Scholar and understand the “vaccine hesitancy” or the Course is located at 6201 Union Mill Road in author Dr. Richard Bell will touch on these disinterest in following these most recent public Clifton. topics during his talk in honor of Juneteenth. health advisories. It seems like such a small, This talk will be offered via Zoom. For more relatively risk-free/preventing risk step to take. I THURSDAY/JUNE 10 information, call Sully Historic Site at 703- mean, whatever temporary side effects/discom- Courtney King. 7-9 p.m. At Jammin Java, 227 437-1794. The talk is sponsored by the Sully fort one might experience a day or two after the Maple Ave. E, Vienna. King’s 4-piece rock Foundation Ltd. Visit: https://www.fairfax- injection pales in comparison to the effect on band will play songs from her latest release, county.gov/parks/juneteenth. your body and/or life expectancy contacting Feel Good Swiller, as well as works she co- the virus might have. I’ll take a definite over a wrote from her St. Louis band, Slow Down SUMMERFEST AT TYSONS CORNER maybe anytime. Scarlett. King, a classically trained flutist from CENTER Besides, I don’t want to be responsible for Chicago, always infuses flute into her per- Tysons Corner Center announced its line-up of my own demise, or any others for that matter. In formances utilizing guitar pedals and a style this season’s socially distant happenings. this situation, I’m happy/proud to conform to the similar to that of Jethro Tull. ‘SummerFest 2021,’ which kicked off this public health directives. The virus is bigger - and month and will run through October 2021, badder, than any one of us; so to be bigger and JUNE 8 TO JULY 4 is filled with six months of activations and badder than the virus, literally and figuratively, Paintings by Rich Moore. At the Loft Gallery, events, such as live music, art, fitness, festi- the more of us who receive the vaccine, the 33 Mill Street, Second Floor, Occoquan. vals, and more. more of us will be able to survive this pandemic “The skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Movie Nights, in partnership with AMC Theatre Psalm 19:1 showcases the artistry of versatile and safely embrace our former lives while not Tysons Corner fearing the consequences of our inactions. landscape oil painter, Rich Moore as he First Saturday, Monthly at Sundown The other day at my local Giant, I happened endeavors to reveal a unique glimpse into the Bingo Night - presented by DC Fray and Barrel to walk by the customer service desk where I magnificence and wonder of the “handiwork and Bushel heard a customer bragging to an employee about of God.” Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 Third Thursday Monthly, 6 - 8 p.m. a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Art on the Plaza not planning on getting a vaccination, like he Sunday, Noon-5 p.m. Online Facebook Live Final Thursday, Monthly -- Join Tysons Corner was proud of it. What a disconnect! I’m proud Artist’s Reception: Friday, June 11, 2021 7:00 Center, Barrel & Bushel, and AR Workshop to have gotten my vaccination, and I’m equally pm https://www.facebook.com/loftgalleryoc- for a monthly crafting event. Each event proud to have participated in a national effort coquan. will feature seasonal art projects along with to try and combat the greatest health crisis this applicable retailer pop-ups and an extended country has suffered since the Spanish Flu first THURSDAY/JUNE 10 happy hour. infected Americans over 100 years ago. Searching for Sully’s Enslaved. 7-9 p.m. Zoom. The Plaza Live I just wish more people would put the coun- Sully is much more complex than simply the Thursday-Sunday Weekly starting May 6; 4-7 try ahead of themselves. For all that we’re given home of the Lee family. Join author Beth p.m, Thursday & Friday; here, it really doesn’t seem too much to ask. In Sansbury as she discusses her book, Searching 2-7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Each week on The this circumstance, paybacks are not hell, they’re for Sully’s Enslaved. Contact PaulHancq@ Plaza the center will welcome local musicians heaven. aol.com to register. Visit the website: https:// to perform as well as other live entertainment www.historiccentrevilleva.org/historic-centre- such as caricature and balloon artists, face ville-society/ painters, etc.

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