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5400. Stop at Red Lights Inova Blood Donor Services supplies life- On Saturday, July 1, the City of Fairfax saving blood and blood products to 24 dif- Police Department will begin enforcement ferent hospitals in Northern Virginia and the of the recently installed photo red-light Washington, D.C. metro area. The organi- cameras monitoring eastbound and west- zation also works with national and inter- bound Fairfax Boulevard at Jermantown national redistribution organizations to get Road and eastbound Main Street at Wood- blood where it’s needed most. land Drive. It marks the end of the 30-day, For more information visit warning period put into effect following the www.patriothd.com or call 703-352-5400. cameras’ installation. Registered owners of vehicles determined to be in violation of the red light will re- Serious Play ceive notices of fines by mail. Traffic signs indicating that photo red- Conference light enforcement is in effect as a safety measure are posted at each enforcement To Be Held at GMU locations in the City. Serious Play Conference, sponsored by George Mason University’s Virginia Serious Game Institute, will be held July 18-20 at Patriot Harley- GMU Science and Technology Campus. The Conference, now in its seventh year, is a Davidson to Host leadership conference for professionals and students who embrace the idea that games Family Blood Drive can revolutionize learning, training, and Patriot Harley-Davidson will host a com- education. munity blood drive on Saturday, July 8, Speakers, who come from all parts of the from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the dealer- globe, share their experiences creating or ship, 9739 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax. using games in the corporation, classroom, Donors should allow one hour for the healthcare institution, government and mili- process, and each will receive a complimen- tary, and offer tips on how to move game- tary Super Donor t-shirt courtesy of Inova based education programs ahead. The Se- Blood Donor Services. rious Play Conference has confirmed 105 To schedule an appointment in advance, speakers from all over the world. For more visit inova.org/donateblood using sponsor information or registration, visit code 5255 or call the dealership at 703-352- seriousplayconf.com.

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Fairfax County Department of Transportation The Braddock Road corridor goes from Guinea Road to Ravensworth Photos by Mike Salmon/Connection Road inside the beltway. Haiping Luo points out her bus concern on the project boards. How to Ease Braddock Road Congestion?

The task force did not choose the transit Transit, biking center, priced at $22 million, but the tech- nical team did pick that as the optimal way and intersection to enhance bus and carpool options. “It en- courages carpool and ride-sharing,” said changes discussed. Mike Guarino with the Fairfax County De- partment of Transportation. “We think it By Mike Salmon achieves a lot of advantages the transit cen- The Connection ter would bring,” he said. In August 2017, the transit center-park t’s going to take small changes in sev- and ride lot decision will be released to the eral areas to make a difference with public, and Cook encouraged all to fill out Ithe traffic on Braddock Road, and that an online survey, but noted that the $9 mil- was reflected in the Braddock Road lion park and ride lot is probably the most Multimodal Study community information favorable in this case. Then the microphone meeting #4, held on June 26 at Lake was turned over to the audience for ques- Braddock Secondary School. tions. Topics included the “do nothing,” These changes involved bike lanes, cross- Looking west at the Burke Lake Road intersection, the Kings Park shop- option by a resident that looks at the walks, bus stop consolidation and a will- ping center is a focal point for the new plan. gridlock every day, while another ques- ingness to accept the fact that something tioned park and ride lots in other parts of needs to be done to reduce the amount of sity Activated Crosswalk Signal that is “only bus that she catches to the Pentagon. By the county. “We live here, we’re the ones traffic on the road while preserving the way used when pedestrians are there,” said consolidating the bus stops, she won’t be that are going to have to live with it,” said of life for the residents in this part of the Becky May, a landscape design engineer on able to get the 17G on the side of the street one speaker. “I live here too,” Cook said. county. The stretch of the road included in the project. where it is now. “If I wait here, there is no the study was from Guinea Road to way to get the 17G,” she said, pointing to THE PROJECT completion date is 2025, Ravensworth Road inside the beltway. The THE KINGS PARK Shopping Center is a one of the maps displayed around the room. but that may be sooner, said Cook, although plan has evolved through the process and pivotal point in the corridor, and Jim “My wait time definitely will be longer,” she he didn’t say how much sooner. There are a now involves an improved crossing at Sobecke was on the task force formed by added. Luo used a Post-It on the map to series of upcoming meetings though, start- Guinea, on-road bike paths on both sides Braddock District Supervisor John Cook. He highlight her concern, a method used at ing on Sept. 18 when they have a work- of Braddock, relocated bus stops to mini- looked at the Grantham and Burke Lake transportation meetings like this to gather shop to look at Guinea Road, followed by mize traffic interruptions, a lighted portion Road as a hot spot. “There’s at least one resident’s concerns. Oct. 2 workshop on Wakefield Chapel Road of the Cross County Trail under Braddock, accident there a day,” he said. Then there’s the transit center issue on a and then Oct. 25 for Braddock and Burke and the use of HAWK signals in a couple of Haiping Luo, a resident of Kings Park for spot behind the shopping center that is bet- Lake Road. Cook said that more informa- spots. HAWK is an acronym for High-Inten- the last 20 years, was worried about the 17G ter off a park and ride lot, according to tion about these workshops will be listed some. “This is a difficult issue,” said Cook. in his newsletter.

During the meeting, residents of the area wrote concerns on Post-Its and The project boards were a gathering spot early on. stuck them to the maps. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 ❖ 3 News Celebrating Independence Day in Style Parade, superheroes, fireworks: Fairfax City’s Fourth of July. By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection

hen it comes to cel- ebrating the WFourth of July, the City of Fairfax does it up right. There’s a lively and colorful, two-hour-long parade, food, competitions at the fire sta- tion, and live music and fireworks at Fairfax High.

Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection This year’s event is the 51st an- nual, and Mayor David Meyer be- lieves it’s head-and-shoulders above the rest. “The City of Fairfax celebration is one of the finest observances of Independence Day in the country,” he said. “Our parade, evening fire- works and music are simply the best of any local government any- where.” “I am so proud of the many vol- unteers and our dedicated staff who make this event so outstand- ing and meaningful every year,” he continued. “Everyone is welcome Official parade route and parking map. The Superheroes will return again this year. to be part of this wonderful day in the City of Fairfax.” Parade The parade starts Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. at 4100 Chain Bridge Road, travels down Main Street and up University Drive to the re- viewing stand on Armstrong Street. On display will be floats, marching bands, large inflatable balloons, superheroes, bagpipers, dancers, horses and clowns; and, as always, Uncle Sam is the grand marshal. Illustrating this year’s theme, “Volunteers Light Up Fairfax,” will be a float with local volunteers from many City orga- nizations. Also featured will be 10 high-school bands from through- out the county, including the Fairfax High Marching Rebels and Fairfax Royals baseball players march in last year’s the Woodson High Marching Cava- parade. Woodson High’s Marching Cavaliers. liers, as well as the City of Fairfax Band, Fairfax High Alumni tion Committee and the ing lot, across from Fire Station 3 come visitors on July 4. The Kazoo Band and Washing- City of Fairfax Parks and at 4081 University Drive, from Fairfax Museum and Visitors Cen- ton Redskins Marching Recreation Department or- noon-1 p.m. Children can meet ter, 10209 Main St., will be open Band. ganized the parade, and and take photos with their favor- from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and the Various honor guards bringing it to fruition are ite superheroes, including Super- Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, from entities such as the countless volunteers. The man, the Flash, Batman, Robin, 10386 Main St., will be open from Fairfax City fire and police event goes on, rain or the Green Lantern, Wonder 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. departments will partici- shine; and except for ser- Woman and Captain America. And pate, as will Boy Scouts, vice animals, attendees they can see the famous Batmobile Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts, should leave pets at home, up close, too. In addition, area fire Parking, the Fairfax Library Precision companies will compete in an Old- Book Cart Drill Team, the Clifton Batmobile, Harley motorcycle Fashioned Fireman’s Day, from Shuttle Buses Horse Society, Fairfax Jubil-Aires owners, Children of the Light Superheroes, 12:30-3 p.m., at the station. Streets on the parade route will (singing barbershop music) and Dancers, City of Fairfax Theatre close at 8 a.m., but shuttle buses the Fairfax Kena Shriners riding in Co., Tuba Guy, cheerleaders and Firefighters will run from 8:30-10:30 a.m. miniature cars. Other highlights the Flying Circus Airshow. After the parade, superheroes Open Houses will include Batman and his The Independence Day Celebra- will be in the SunTrust Bank park- Historic buildings will also wel- See Independence, Page 5 4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News UNIVERSITY MALL THEATRES Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock Independence 703-273-7111 SUMMER CINEMA CAMP! 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Your “Nicely Done” Kitchen or Bath is Right Around the Corner! ❖ Rain date for fireworks only A “One-Stop Shop” That Goes Above and Beyond Your Imagination is July 5 at 9:30 p.m. Shuttles will then run from 7-9 p.m. from Woodson High to Fairfax High, returning until 10:30 p.m. New Logo, Tagline July 4 will also mark the official roll-out of the new, Fairfax City logomark and tagline, “Live Life Connected,” to strengthen and promote the City’s identity. The slogan means that, in the City of Fairfax, living connected is a way of life. Here, people connect with family and friends in the small- town atmosphere at restaurants, shops and other gathering places. They’re also able to connect with history, nature, the arts, education, transportation, local businesses and the community. Sponsors, Information The main sponsors are Fair City Mall, 97.1 and WASH-FM. For more information on the Indepen- dence Day activities or to volun- teer, call 703-385-7858 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov/July4. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 ❖ 5 Opinion Fairfax

Killing the Poor to Pay Millionaires www.ConnectionNewspapers.com @FfxConnection wave of overdose deaths and other effects of Even employer provided insurance would suffer; An independent, locally owned weekly addiction. newspaper delivered to ❖ Coverage for mental health treatment, in- homes and businesses. coverage caps and exclusions of pre-existing cluding addiction treatment, is threatened both Published by Local Media Connection LLC by cuts to Medicaid and by changes in the pri- conditions could return. vate insurance market. 1606 King Street ❖ There will be greater need for Medicaid Alexandria, Virginia 22314 he U.S. Senate bill to repeal the Af- health benefits measure, which requires insur- over time. More seniors will be poor, as fewer Free digital edition delivered to fordable Care Act would take more ers to cover 10 main benefits, including hospi- people who are retiring have pensions or ad- your email box. 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It is a mas- ❖ Ending annual and lifetime coverage caps If a version of the Senate bill were to pass, Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 sive transfer of wealth to the wealthiest house- would also impact people who get health in- the results will be harmful to tens of millions [email protected] holds in America taken from the most vulner- surance from their employers and the private of Americans. Call your senators. Virginia’s U.S. Bonnie Hobbs able and neediest people. It would lead to more insurance market. For example, a serious acci- Senators, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, are both Community Reporter ❖ 703-778-9438 sick people and thousands of dent or an illness that requires repeated sur- Democrats in the forefront of pushing back [email protected] preventable deaths every year. geries or bone marrow transplants could put against this bill. 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Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 tions, including cancer survivors, people who icaid would cost the state $1.4 billion over The U.S. Capitol Switchboard number is 202- [email protected] had transplants, people with asthma, arthri- seven years. 224-3121. An operator will connect you di- Andrea Smith tis, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, ❖ Medicaid pays for much of the fight against rectly with the Senate office you request. Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 mental health issues, ADD, etc. opioid addiction, including treatment. Cuts — Mary Kimm [email protected] ❖ States could opt out of the law’s essential would be devastating to efforts to counter the [email protected] David Griffin Marketing Assistant 703-778-9431 Wishing Everyone a Fun, Safe, and Musical Summer [email protected] By Supervisor 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. A full schedule block parties and other commu- has many fun events this summer, Editor & Publisher John C. Cook Mary Kimm can be found online at nity-focused events. National and there are more than enough [email protected] R-Braddock District www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Night Out is a campaign to build ways to become engaged in your @MaryKimm performances/ trust between the community and neighborhood. I encourage you to Executive Vice President ummer has finally arrived! braddocknights.htm. police through these gatherings. If take full advantage of them. Each Jerry Vernon The kids are out of school, If that’s not enough entertain- your community is not planning one of these events is an opportu- 703-549-0004 S [email protected] and neighbors are recon- ment for you, how about coming an event, consider putting one to- nity to come out, reconnect with necting at their local swimming to the Braddock District Battle of gether. Please let our office know neighbors, and perhaps meet some Editor in Chief pools, having barbeques with the Bands at Lakeside Park/Royal (at 703-425-9300) if you are hold- new ones. Remember — your Steven Mauren friends, or simply enjoying them- Lake (5216 Pommeroy Drive) on ing an event, and I will try to stop community is only as strong as the Managing Editor Kemal Kurspahic selves outdoors. A sense of com- Sunday, July 16, from 3-8 p.m. by with our district police captain people in it, and community-fo- Art/Design: munity is growing even stronger We’ll have bands from across the or lieutenant. cused events are great ways to Laurence Foong, John Heinly, throughout the Braddock District. District and County showcasing Obviously, the Braddock District strengthen that bond. Ali Khaligh Production Manager: As the Braddock District Supervi- their talents. You, the audience, Letter to the Editor Geovani Flores sor, and a Kings Park resident who are the judges. The prize is an op- loves community involvement and portunity for a contract to play at Special Assistant to the Publisher One Value We Can All Agree On Jeanne Theismann neighborhood events, I wanted to one of the Braddock Nights con- [email protected] make you aware of several gath- certs in 2018. This event is a great To the Editor: children in bondage. @TheismannMedia erings that are happening this way to support youth music In our politically divided nation, The 19th century abolitionist summer. groups, as well as other bands in I think there’s one American value William Wilberforce said, “You CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 For starters, Braddock Nights, a our area. Come join your neigh- we can all agree on: everyone de- may choose to look the other way, Circulation Manager: district favorite, begins on July 7 bors for music, food trucks, and serves to be free. but you can never say again that Ann Oliver [email protected] at both Lake Accotink and Ruth- fun! On Tuesday, the State Depart- you did not know.” What does this erford Parks. These wonderful Fri- Finally, if you enjoy friendly ment released the 2017 Traffick- mean for us? For one thing, our day night concerts will be held neighborhood gatherings and ing in Persons Report, which ranks members of Congress should re- until Aug. 18 and include music want to meet your local law en- 187 countries on their efforts to commit themselves to protecting from different genres including forcement officers and find out combat human trafficking, includ- the integrity of this Report and the jazz, blues, swing, pop, and Afro- more about community-policing, ing the U.S. U.S. foreign aid programs that Cuban groups. Come out and un- National Night Out is for you! Na- This report sheds light on the help rescue slaves and put traffick- wind on Friday nights with your tional Night Out will take place on hidden crime of modern-day sla- ers behind bars. family, bring a picnic dinner and a Tuesday, Aug. 1, and neighbor- very — a crime that holds more Mark Campbell blanket and enjoy the music from hoods across the County will hold than 45 million men, women, and Fairfax 6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News For a free digi- tal subscription to one or all of the 15 Connection Newspapers, go to www.connect ionnewspapers. com/subscribe Be the first to know – get your paper before it hits the press. 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Send notes to the Connection at Rachel Major, of Fairfax, graduated [email protected] or call from the Georgia Institute of Technol- 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated ogy with a Bachelor of Science in announcements should be submitted at mechanical engineering. least two weeks prior to the event. Benjamin Pease, of Fairfax, gradu- V. Lorenzo Rimanelli, of Fairfax, ated from the Georgia Institute of graduated from Baylor University Technology with a Bachelor of Science (Waco, Texas) with a Bachelor of Arts in in industrial engineering. political science. Matthew Gordon, of Fairfax, was Stephen Garone, of Fairfax, gradu- named to the University of Delaware ated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in (Newark, Del.) dean’s list for the spring media arts production from Emerson 2017 semester. College (Boston, Mass.). Naka, of Fairfax, was named to the Isaac Lee, of Fairfax, graduated dean’s list at Lehigh University from the Georgia Institute of Technol- (Bethlehem, Pa.) for the spring 2017 ogy with a Bachelor of Science in semester. computer engineering.

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Send notes to the Connection at Service is the first Friday of every month [email protected] or call at 7 p.m. One God Ministry has ministries 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated for youth, men, women, couples, music announcements should be submitted at and singles. 703-591-6161 or least two weeks prior to the event. www.onegodministry.org.

Burke Presbyterian Church, Faith Communities in Action 5690 Oak Leather Drive in Burke, wor- meets the first Wednesday of every ship services are Sundays at 9 a.m., other month from 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax 11:15 a.m., and 6 p.m. County Government Center, Conference www.BurkePresChurch.org. Rooms 2 and 3, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. One God Ministry Church, 4280/ 4282 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, offers The Bahá’ís of Fairfax County Early Morning Service at 8 a.m., Sunday Southwest offers “Interfaith Devo- School at 10 a.m., Sunday Worship Ser- tions: World Peace and Unity” for the vice at 11 a.m., and Wednesday Bible general public on Saturdays. These free Study at 7 p.m. Women, Men, and Youth devotional gatherings meet at the Bible Studies are on the third Tuesday of Pohick Regional Library, Room #1, each month at 7 p.m. A Spiritual Gifts 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, 22015. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 ❖ 7 News

Adult and children WWAST members during the softball game’s opening Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection ceremony. Eyes on the ball, the player at bat prepares to take a swing. ‘Truly a Life-Changing Experience for Kids’

By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection

ome of the children swung the bat with one hand; others hopped to Sfirst base after getting a hit. But in the end, it didn’t really matter how they played softball – or even who won the game – just that they did it. These boys and girls were participating June 17 in the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Game at GMU’s softball complex. And unlike in traditional competitions, the people in the stands cheered for every player on both teams. One of those exuberant fans was Michelle Robertshaw, whose son Hunter, 13, was playing with a running blade on his right leg. He, like the other children on the field, had come from all over the country to take part in the Wounded Warrior Amputee Soft- ball Team (WWAST) Kids Camp, June 12- 16, that culminated in the softball game. Running blade on, Brooklyn Olin “This is beyond words, this is fabulous,” During this point in the game, the blue team has runners at first is ready to leave the dugout and said Robertshaw. “It’s helped Hunter gain and second. play ball. confidence; and it’s been great having some- one with the patience to work with him so The adult WWAST members travel Drummond. “It builds camaraderie among I hit balls into the outfield the most often,” he can adapt and play with his friends.” throughout the U.S. playing softball and everyone involved, and parents can share he said proudly. And that’s pretty special, Actually, it was game one of a double- raising awareness of and money for information about prosthetics and what considering Jack was born missing his left header that day; playing in the second game wounded-veteran causes. This was the their kids go through at school. And many forearm. He’s attended the Kids Camp be- would be the adult WWAST. It’s comprised fourth year of the Kids Camp and its sec- stay in touch long after they leave here.” fore and said an adult WWAST player active-duty and veteran soldiers with miss- ond time at GMU. taught him how to tie his shoes and play ing limbs, and the members vie against able- “We bring in 20 kids [plus one parent ENJOYING THE GAME, he said what softball. bodied teams to inspire and educate others each] from around the country for a week,” gives him the most satisfaction is “watch- Jack likes the camp because “Each year, about how much they’re still capable of said local attorney and Kids Camp commit- ing how the kids grow in confidence and you get to meet new people, and it’s fun doing. Not only have these wounded war- tee member Brian Drummond. “And the skill in just these few, short days.” He’s also playing with kids without hands or legs. riors served their country but, during the adult, wounded warrior players serve as touched by the strong bonds everyone We’re all different – that’s how God made Kids Camp, they gladly give their time to mentors and coaches for the kids, ages 8- forms. Said Drummond, “There’ll be a lot us. It’s like, if we all rooted for the same work with and pass on their knowledge to 12. But it’s not just about softball; during of tears shed tonight at the final party be- baseball team, that would be boring because children with missing limbs or amputations. the week, we took the kids on a bus tour of fore everyone goes home.” we wouldn’t know about the other teams.” “As a team, we all look forward to Kids [Washington,] D.C., saw all the monuments Before taking the field, some of the young Jack plays basketball, too, and hopes to Camp,” said Bucky Weaver, 1976 Fairfax and spent an evening at the Udvar-Hazy players spoke with the Connection. Jack someday be a professional athlete. High grad and the WWAST coach. “To be Center [National Air and Space Museum Finney, 8-1/2, of Neoga, Ill., has played Also playing in the youth game in that able to witness the bond between the chil- Annex].” baseball for four years and is equally at day’s 90-degree heat was Brooklyn Olin, 11, dren and the wounded warriors is such an Yet the experience is about even more home pitching or playing second base or of Grant, Mich. Enjoying her visit to the inspiration. This is truly a life-changing ex- than that – it’s about the intangibles that left field. He gets his love of baseball from nation’s capital, she said, “I liked seeing the perience for these kids, as America’s heroes mean so much to the families. “It’s hard to his dad, a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, and Washington Monument, the White House continue to serve their country in a special put into words how inspiring this week is he planned to pitch in the Kids Camp game. and the Capitol – and it was cool seeing the way.” for the kids, parents and players,” said “I’m the best player on the team because space shuttle.” As for Virginia, she said, “It’s 8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com BF-9_lwƒ News

Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection Cheered on by a wounded warrior, this boy heads to first base after getting a hit. Amputee children, veterans bond over softball. really hot.” take the time out to work with her, is just At home, Brooklyn usually plays second amazing.” base or shortstop; but in this game, she was slated to man first base. She, too, called DESCRIBING HIS DAUGHTER as smart herself a good hitter. “I like baseball because and outgoing – “just a great kid” – Olin said it shows a lot of teamwork and I get to hang she gets straight “A”s in school, especially out with cool people and make a lot of in science and reading. “Deciding to ampu- friends,” said Brooklyn. tate her leg was the worst thing her mom She was born without a left arm from the and I ever had to do, but it was best for bicep down, and her left leg was twisted at Brooklyn,” he said. “Her blade came from a 90-degree angle and had no knee or ankle Nashville, Tenn., and she’ll get a new one – joints. “It got in the way of everything and or adjustments will be made to that one – would have fallen off if it wasn’t amputated as needed. Seeing her move around like she when I was 10 months old,” she explained. does, I couldn’t be happier for her.” “Then when I was 11 months old, I got a Robertshaw, of Downingtown, Pa., feels leg made out of two pieces of wood with similarly about her son, Hunter, born with- elastic and hinges. But I couldn’t move very out a tibia bone in his right leg and two well.” fingers of his right hand fused together. “He Things changed, though, when Brooklyn got his first prosthetic at a year old, walked was 9 and got a running blade below her at 18 months and then was able to do and left knee. “I can actually run,” she said. “Be- learn things on his own,” she said. “As he fore I had it, I couldn’t run or hop. That’s grew, he ran with his friends and could why I wanted a running blade – so I could climb on the playground equipment.” run to first base. Before I got it, I could only Hunter also played soccer and karate and run halfway and would then get tagged is currently the goalie for a sled hockey team out.” in Arlington. He uses a regular, prosthetic For Brooklyn, it meant freedom to move leg for daily activities, including hockey, and around easily. “As soon as I put on the test, a running blade for softball. He even does running-blade socket for the first time, I adaptive skiing in Maine. took off running down the street,” she said. “We’ve never been a family that said he “It felt great – amazing.” couldn’t do something – we’ve always fig- Friday, July 7, 2017 at 6:30 PM For the softball game at GMU, half the ured out a way,” said Robertshaw. “Hunter’s WWAST team played the other half. “We’re in regular gym at school and does everything the Red Dragons and the other team is the every other kid does. We know it’s a hard WHAT: An MS speaker event Please RSVP so we can reserve your seat. Blue Strikers,” said Brooklyn. “I like it that battle, but we’re very proud of him. His leg Use event code TR424434 all the kids here are amputees and we get doesn’t slow him down; and every day, we’re WHERE: to play softball together. We’re all alike in amazed at his willingness to keep going.” many, different ways.” She called the WWAST program “the sup- :LOG¿UH Cheering from the stands, her dad, Tim port we started looking for, the year Hunter 1714U International Drive MoreaboutMStreatment.com Olin, said, “I think it’s great; she couldn’t was born. And each year, we find different Tysons Galleria 1-866-682-7502 be with a better group of people. And go- people to connect with, including the par- McLean, VA 22102 ing to camps like this, we can pass on in- ents on this team,” she said. “Wherever they formation to other parents about issues live, we can discuss different issues and they SPEAKER: we’ve faced and resources available for understand. And we now have the support This special event is for people with relapsing MS them and their kids regarding things like of the wounded warriors, who’ve been such Florian Thomas, MD And their care partners to learn about an infusion prosthetics and counseling.” good mentors.” So regardless which team Director, Multiple Sclerosis Treatment option. You’ll also hear from an MS patient. As for Brooklyn, he said, “I’m proud of won the game, she said, “We’re just happy Center, Hackensack A light meal or snack will be provided. her, every day, anyway, for all she’s accom- the kids are out there.” plished. But for her to keep progressing and To contribute to the nonprofit Wounded University Medical Center, Copyright ©2016. All rights reserved. learning from these veterans here – who’ve Warrior Amputee Softball Team, go to Hackensack, NJ GZUS.MS.15.06.1785a(1)c been through so much – and for them to www.wwast.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 ❖ 9 Theatre

Members of the company of “The Complete History of Fairfax: The Musical,” include (from left): Jesse Pollack, Christopher McDonnell, Chris Mayhew (pianist and arranger of the show), Alex Poirier, Alex Bulova, and Hillary Leersnyder.

Photos contributed A Musical About Fairfax History at Lorton Stage Playwright Alex Bulova’s “The Complete History of Fairfax: The Musical,” comes to Workhouse July 13-15.

By Steve Hibbard The Connection Where & When “The Complete History of Fairfax: The Musical” will be performed July 6-8, lex Bulova, 20, of each night at 7 p.m., with a Saturday Fairfax, is the sole matinee at 2 p.m. at the James Lee playwright, composer, Community Center, 2855 Annandale A Road, Falls Church, VA 22042. Tickets and director of “The are $10 and can be purchased at Complete History of Fairfax: The www.fairfax275.org. Musical,” an improvisational-like There is a second weekend showing COME TO THE TURTLE... show with lots of singing and on July 13-15 at 7 p.m. at the Work- dancing that will be performed house Arts Center, W-3 Theater, 9518 Workhouse Road, Lorton, VA 22079. WHERE KIDS EAT FREE! from July 6-8 in Falls Church, and Tickets are $12. July 13-15 in Lorton. In case his name sounds famil- iar, Bulova is the grandson of of roles to portray some of the most Sharon Bulova, the chairman of famous figures of Fairfax’s history the Fairfax County Board of Super- — including George Washington, visors, and son of Gretchen and Antonia Ford, and the Bunnyman. David Bulova, who serves in the Alex Bulova is the play- “However, tension between the cast Virginia House of Delegates, 37th wright, composer and members threatens to tear the show District, covering Fairfax. The ris- director of “The Complete apart,” he said. ing junior attends the College of History of Fairfax: The Instead of a big, lavish set, he uses William and Mary, where he is a Musical.” various props and furniture pieces double major in film and media to create many historical eras. The studies and government. costumes were designed by Sarah Marksteiner, who “For ‘The Complete History of Fairfax,’ I wanted to used minimalistic costuming to suggest a variety of create a family-friendly celebration of Fairfax County. historical figures. *FREE KIDS MEAL EVERY TUESDAY WITH I wanted to leave partisan politics at the door,” he The target audience is families with children rang- THE PURCHASE OF ANY ADULT ENTREE. said. ing from ages 5-18, he said. “Not only is this a fun The show is a musical summary of all 275 years of show, but it is also very educational. We go over a FAIRFAX Fairfax County’s history, and Bulova took about a year lot of facts about Fairfax, and we want as many young 3950 University Drive, Suite 209 to finish it. It begins in 1608 when John Smith sailed people to see it as possible — so they understand Fairfax, VA 22030 up the Potomac River to Mason Neck and it advances where the Fairfax County we know today came from,” to the present day. It has 55 percent dialogue and 45 he said. 703-934-5550 percent singing to create depictions of Fairfax’s his- Last year, he co-wrote and directed “Super Nova,” tory. which took a satirical look at Fairfax and Northern “I think that it’s very important that we remember Virginia culture. So with this summer’s 275th anni- where Fairfax County came from,” he said. “As re- versary of the founding of Fairfax County, he was cently as 40 years ago, Fairfax was a relatively rural inspired to celebrate the history of the place he calls community and it has seen exponential growth. And home. I think that by seeing this show, [audiences] will gain When he began writing, he wanted to explore the OTHER TURTLES NEAR YOU a greater appreciation of how we got to an industri- lesser known events from Fairfax’s history, so he ALEXANDRIA CHANTILLY alized county of over a million residents today and looked from town to town for the stories associated 7879 Heneska Loop 4301 Chantilly Shopping Center where we’re going in the future.” with each. “That’s how I found out such stories as 703-971-0200 571-375-1196 THE SHOW features four actors who play dozens See History, Page 13

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bingo, food, balloon artists and more. FRIDAY/JUNE 30 Visit herndon-va.gov/recreation/ Independence Fireworks. 6-9:45 special-events/4th-of-july. p.m. at George Washington’s Mount Falls Church Celebration. 7-10 p.m. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon at George Mason High School, 7124 Memorial Highway. Fireworks with Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Live Mansion Tour: $34 for adults; $24 music. Visit www.fallschurchva.gov/. for youth; No Mansion Tour: $30 for Montgomery County Sparkles. 7:30 adults; $20 for youth. Call 703-780- p.m., Albert Einstein High School, 2000 or visit www.mountvernon.org. 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington. Montgomery County celebrates Independence Day with SATURDAY/JULY 1 live music featuring Gringo Jingo. Fireworks at Lake Fairfax Park. 10 Fireworks are at 9:15 p.m. Shuttle

a.m.-10 p.m. at Lake Fairfax Park, Photo by Town of Vienna bus at Westfield Wheaton North 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. The Building. Handicap parking only Water Mine Park, boat rentals, live available at Einstein High School. music, food, puppet show, camping Food vendors on site. Raindate is and fireworks. $10 per car. The rain July 5 for fireworks only. Call 240- date is Sunday, July 2. Call 703-471- 777-0311. 5414 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Free Sober Rides. Tuesday, July 4, 7 parks/lakefairfax/. p.m. through Wednesday, July 5, 2 Workhouse Arts Center Festivities. a.m. Area residents, 21 and older, 5-9:30 p.m. at The Workhouse, 9518 File Photo may download Lyft to their phones, Workhouse Way, Lorton. $20. Golf then enter the code SOBERJULY4 in course lecture, hole-in-one challenge, the app’s “Promo” section to receive a fireworks. Visit no cost (up to $15) safe ride home. www.workhousearts.org. Celebrate Independence Day at 144 Maple The SoberRide code is valid for the Independence Fireworks. 6-9:45 People capture the firework display on Ave. E., Vienna. Food, water games, pie first 1,500 Lyft users who enter the p.m. at George Washington’s Mount code. Visit www.soberride.com. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon cell phones and cameras during the 2016 eating contest and more. Visit Memorial Highway. Fireworks with celebration of Alexandria’s birthday. www.viennava.gov or call 703-255-6360. Mansion Tour: $34 for adults; $24 THURSDAY/JULY 6 for youth; No Mansion Tour: $30 for horses and the bike brigade in the Fairfax Station Holiday Crafts Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro Patriotic Music. 1-2 p.m. at Holiday adults; $20 for youth. Call 703-780- 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. After Day. 1-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station stations. Free. Visit Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara 2000 or visit www.mountvernon.org. the parade, food, music, field games Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax parks.arlingtonva.us/july-4th/. Drive, Wheaton. $2 or free for and festivities on the Village Centre Station Road in Fairfax Station. Vienna July 4 Festival and residents. Visit www.holidaypark.us/. Summer Under the Stars Concert. MONDAY/JULY 3 Green. At 6 p.m., the gates open at Crafts will highlight the holiday and Fireworks. 6:30 p.m. at at Yeonas Turner Farm Park featuring music, the railroads. Museum members and Park, 1319 Ross Drive SW, Vienna. 8 p.m. Veterans Amphitheater History Day Tours. Tours at 11 a.m. games, contests and food trucks until ages 4 and under, free; ages 5-15, Food available from the Vienna Little (adjacent to City Hall), 10455 through 3 p.m. at Sully Historic Site, the Fireworks Show gets underway $2; ages 16 and older, $4. Visit League snack bar, those who register Armstrong Street, Fairfax. Main 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. just after dusk. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, or call 703- can get their taste of America in the Street Community Band. Visit Test your knowledge of U.S. history www.celebrategreatfalls.org. 425-9225. form of two eating contests: Children fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385-7855. at Sully Historic Site with political Mount Vernon Independence Day. Great Falls Fireworks. 6 p.m. at ages 5-10 can sign up onsite to trivia, games and fun facts. $7 for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at George Washington’s Christ the King Lutheran Church, participate in a pie-eating contest. SATURDAY/JULY 8 adults, $6 for students, and $5 for Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Adults can give their chomping skills seniors and children. Call 703-437- Memorial Highway. Troop inspection, As part of the Village of Great Falls a try in Vienna’s second annual hot USA/Alexandria Birthday 1794 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov. wreath laying, citizen naturalization, Independence Day celebration, Christ dog-eating contest. Visit Celebration. 5-10 p.m. at Oronoco music, fireworks and cake. Call 703- the King Lutheran Church invites viennava.gov or call 703-255-6360. Bay Park, 100 Madison St. Event to celebrate the 241st birthday of the TUESDAY/JULY 4 780-2000 or visit members, friends, and members of McLean Independence Day. 6:30 www.mountvernon.org. the community to gather on the p.m. at Churchill Road Elementary USA and the 268th birthday of the Firecracker 5K. 8-10 a.m. Reston Fairfax Independence Day Parade. church’s front lawn to enjoy the School, 7100 Churchill Road, City of Alexandria, featuring Town Center, Reston Town Center, 10 a.m. On Main Street in downtown fireworks from this premium vantage McLean. Musical entertainment by a entertainment, cannon salute during 11900 Market St. Live music and Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ point. Visit www.gflutheran.org or local disc jockey, as well as food the 1812 Overture, food and American flags while rooting for the about-us/special-events/ call 703-759-6068. trucks selling a variety of entrees and beverage sales, and fireworks at runners in the “Battle of the independence-day-celebration. Arlington Independence Day. 5-10 snacks. Off-site parking and shuttles 9:30. Call 703-746-5592 or visit Branches” competition. Call 703-912- City of Fairfax Evening Show. 5:30 p.m. at the Long Bridge Park, 475 available. Admission is free. In case www.visitalexandriava.com/alx- 4062 or visit restontowncenter.com. p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington. Family- of inclement weather, the fireworks bday/. Autism Speaks 5K. 8 a.m. at Potomac Rebel Run. Children’s activities friendly activities including live show will be presented at 8 p.m. on Riverfront Fundraiser. 7:30-10:30 Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, (inflatables, face painting, and music, food vendors, games, and a the rain date, Wednesday, July 5. p.m. Del. Mark Levine’s house, at 805 Potomac, Md. Fundraiser for autism. balloon artists), Oon-stage view of the Washington, D.C., Call 703-790-0123, or visit Rivergate Place, Alexandria. Registration, packet pick up at 6:30 entertainment with a fireworks fireworks display. Games and www.mcleancenter.org. Refreshments include “impeachment a.m. Call 202-955-3111 or email display that follows. The rain date for activities will include face painting, Herndon Independence Day punch,” “Orange Russians,” wine and [email protected]. the fireworks only is July 5. Items balloon art, moon bounces (weather Celebration. 6:30-9:30 p.m. in beer, soft drinks, and food. And great Great Falls Hometown that may puncture the synthetic turf, permitting), cornhole, bocce, and Bready Park at the Herndon views of the fireworks which begin at Celebration. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at at smoking, alcohol and animals (except more. No on-site parking at the Community Center, 814 Ferndale 9:30 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre, 776 service animals) are not permitted on event. Free event shuttles will run Ave. Family-fun event featuring Come early to get a good lawn seat or Walker Road, Great Falls. Great Falls the football field. Visit continuously from 4:30-10:30 p.m. games, patriotic arts and craft come later after the festivities next 5K Walk/Run starts at 8 a.m. and www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385- between Long Bridge Park and the activities, live music, family games, door at Oronoco Park. then view the floats, antique cars, 7855.

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Send entertainment notes to the Con- Schools.” Bring a bag lunch and nection at connectionnewspapers.com/ closed drink. $45/county residents, Calendar/ or call 703-778-9416. The $47 non-residents. Register at deadline is the Friday prior to the next www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ paper’s publication at noon. Dated an- parktakes. Code: 3163926301 nouncements should be submitted at least Community Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m.- two weeks prior to the event. 2:30 p.m. at Patriot Harley-Davidson, 9739 Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax, Virginia. Donors should allow one ONGOING hour for the process, and each will Senior Line Dancing 1-2 p.m. Little receive a complimentary Super RIver Glen Senior Center 4001 Donor t-shirt courtesy of Inova Blood Barker Court, Fairfax. Line Dancing is Donor Services. Visit inova.org/ a gentle, social form of aerobic donateblood using sponsor code activity. Studies have shown it aids in 5255 or call 703-352-5400. Lesson Zero Concert warding off Alzheimer’s disease. No . 8-midnight at previous experience needed. Cost: $5 The Epicure Café, 11104 Lee per 8 week session. Highway, Fairfax. This band is from [email protected] 703-524- Springfield. Free. Visit 3739 www.reverbnation.com/lessonzero Fairfax Pets on Wheels New for more. Volunteer Orientation First Wednesday of each month. 7:30-9 SUNDAY/JULY 9 p.m. 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax. An Mason Family on Roosevelt orientation for new volunteers Island. 2 p.m. at the Fairfax interested in visiting residents of Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 nursing homes and assisted living Main St., Fairfax. Bradley Krueger, a facilities with their approved pets National Park Service Cultural through the Fairfax Pets On Wheels Resources Specialist for the George program is held the first Wednesday Washington Memorial Parkway, will of every month starting at 7:30 p.m. tell the little-known history of George Visit www.fpow.org for each month’s Mason’s family on the island. Free location. Prior to attending, please admission. Call 703- 385-8414 for complete the online application more. found at www.fpow.org/volunteer. Please do NOT bring pets to this ‘Desire’ orientation. Also, see weather policy JULY 10-14 for possible cancellations. Cheryl Wilson “Desire,” is part of an art exhibition on display July 1-30 at Fairfax Art Vacation Bible School. 9 a.m.-noon www.fpow.org, 703-324-5424 or League, Gallery Wing, 3950 University Drive, Fairfax. Cheryl Wilson’s abstract acrylic at Historic Pohick Church, 9301 [email protected]. and mixed media collection of art entitled “Remembering Alice” is in honor of the Richmond Highway, Lorton. For 3- Carolina Shag. Wednesdays. 6:30-10 year-olds through 5th-grade. Free. p.m. Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge, artist’s mother. Visit www.cherylwilsonart.com/ for more. Call 703-339-6572 or visit 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Free www.pohick.org for more. lessons at 7:30 p.m. No partners Film Center. Visit www.fxva.com/ needed. Dinner menu. $8. Under 21 listing/mosaic-district/2326/. free. nvshag.org. Funday Monday 10:30 a.m., every FRIDAY/JUNE 30 MONDAY/JULY 3 WEDNESDAY/JULY 12 FUN-Exercise Thursdays, noon-12:50 Monday at Old Town Hall, 3999 Adidas Sunglass Show. Funday Monday for Children Tai Chi p.m. Grace Presbyterian Church 2-5 p.m. at . 10:30 . 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Old Town University Drive, Fairfax. There will Family Room, 7434 Bath St., the Primary Eyecare Associates, 9530 a.m. in Old Town Square, 3999 Square, 3999 University Drive, be music, movement, storytelling, Springfield. Inova certified exercise Burke Road. View an extensive University Drive, Fairfax. Mr. Skip: Fairfax. Wear comfortable clothes performances, crafts, and more. It is instructor leads a moderate level collection of Adidas Sports and fun and songs. Weather permitting. and bring a mat, weather permitting. open to children of all ages, however exercise class with music and current Optical Eyewear. Exclusive offers, Visit www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703- Free. Call 703-385-7858 for more. especially for those who haven’t yet Fashions and Tea. events conversation. Muscle, Balance, refreshments, and raffle prizes. Email 385-7855 for more. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. started school. Programs are free and Strength Training using stretch bands [email protected] or at Springfield Golf & Country Club, open to the public, donations are and weights both standing and call 703-272-2880. 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, gratefully appreciated. There is Music on the Plaza JULY 3-7 seated exercises. Instructor donation . 7 p.m. at the Old Springfield. Springfield Christian ample free parking in the downtown Drawing Plus Color and Craft Fun is $5. [email protected] or 703- Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Women Connection sponsoring area, and stroller access at the rear of Camp. 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Woods 499-6133. Road, Fairfax. Music and dance fashion consultant, Dana Elmini, Old Town Hall on Main St. 703-385- Community Centre, 10100 Wards Exercise Program Mondays and performances. Visit exploring the notion of “Simply 7858 www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts Grove Circle, Burke. Instructor Carol Fridays at 9:30 a.m. year-round at www.fairfaxva.gov for more. Comfortable.” In addition Gail Alicia Kingstowne Farmers Market Zeitlin. Ages 5-8.Visit Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 will speak about “Surviving the opens. 4-7 p.m. every Friday www.czartlessons.com or call 703- Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. The Grand Canyons of Life.” $20. Call through Oct. 27, at Kingstowne Giant SATURDAY/JULY 1 250-6930 for more. exercises are for strength, balance 703-922 6438, 703-913-9844 or Parking Lot, 5870 Kingstowne Art Exhibition. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. at Drawing Camp. 12:30-3:15 p.m. at and maintaining limberness. Contact email [email protected] Center, Alexandria. Freshly picked, Fairfax Art League, Gallery Wing, Woods Community Centre, 10100 SCFB office at 703-426-2824 for for more. producer-only vegetables and fruit, 3950 University Drive, Fairfax. Wards Grove Circle, Burke. Instructor more information. Cafe Ivrit (Hebrew Cafe). from-scratch bread (including gluten Cheryl Wilson’s abstract acrylic and Carol Zeitlin. Ages 8 and up. Visit free), baked goods, kettle corn, salsa, mixed media collection of art entitled www.czartlessons.com or call 703- THURSDAY/JULY 13 Wednesdays. 8:15-9:15 a.m. Jewish hummus, cake pops, fruit popsicles, “Remembering Alice” is in honor of 250-6930 for more. Draw/Paint Live Model. Community Center of Northern 10:30 a.m.- and ice cream. Email the artist’s mother. Visit Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, 2:30 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3990 [email protected] www.cherylwilsonart.com/ for more. Fairfax. Shalom (hello) Did you University Drive, Fairfax. A clothed or call 703-642-0128 for more. Kidz Korner. 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Old TUESDAY/JULY 4 always want to converse in Hebrew? model will pose for artists to draw or Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Independence Day Parade. Join Na’ama each week for 10 a.m. paint for three hours at the Fairfax Fairfax. Summer in the City shows, conversational Hebrew. You will On Main Street in downtown Fairfax. Art League’s Art&Lunch. Bring art CAMPS & CLASSES every Saturday into September, learn and practice Hebrew in a fun Visit www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703- supplies and lunch or buy at local Art Camp. Various times July 3-7, July weather permitting. Visit and interactive way while learning 385-7855 for more. restaurants. Call 703-385-7858 for 24-28, and July 31-Aug. 4 at the www.fairfaxva.gov for more. Holiday Crafts Day. more about Israel. Free, however we 1-4 p.m. at the more. Woods Community Center, 10100 Declaration of Independence Yoga. ask that you try to attend regularly. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 7-9 p.m. at Old Town Square, Wards Grove Circle, Burke or the Reading. 1 p.m. at Historic Pohick RSVP [email protected]. 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Wear second location is Burke Presbyterian Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Smoke Free Bingo. 7 p.m. Every Station. Crafts will highlight the comfortable clothes and bring a mat, Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Lorton. Public reading of the Friday. Fairfax Volunteer Fire holiday and the railroads. Museum weather permitting. Free. Visit Burke. Lessons by Carol Zeitlin. Call Declaration of Independence at Department, 4081 University Drive, members and ages 4 and under, free; www.fairfaxartleague.net or call 703- 703-250-6930 or visit Historic Pohick Church by historical Fairfax. Free coffee, entertaining ages 5-15, $2; ages 16 and older, $4. 587-9481 for more. www.czartlessons.com for more. re-enactor, the Rev. Dr. Thomas Summer Under the Stars Concert callers, $1,000 jackpot (with breaks Visit www.fairfax-station.org, or call . Costa, portraying the Rev. Mr. for smoking friends). 703-425-9225 for more. 7:30 p.m. Veterans Amphitheater Massey, rector of Pohick Church in (adjacent to City Hall), 10455 www.fairfaxvd.com. 703-273-3638. JUNE 21-JULY 18 English Conversation Groups 1776. Call 703-339-6572, or visit Armstrong St., Fairfax. Children’s Snoopy and Belle in Fashion. www.pohick.org for more. THURSDAY/JULY 6 weekly at George Mason, Burke Concert - City of Fairfax Band. Visit Various times in Fair Oaks Mall, Independence Day Celebration. 5- Summer Under the Stars concert Centre, and Lorton Libraries Practice . www.fairfaxband.org or call 703- 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. A 9:30 p.m. at Lorton Workhouse, 9518 and improve your English. Day and 8 p.m. Veterans Amphitheater 385-7855 for more. celebration of Washington D.C.’s Workhouse Way, Lorton. Community, start times vary. Visit: (adjacent to City Hall), 10455 political style, dolls will feature family friendly, music. Call 703-584- va.evanced.info/fairfaxcounty/lib/ Armstrong Street, Fairfax. Main presidential outfits. Visit 2900 or visit workhousearts.org for JULY 13-15 eventcalendar.asp Street Community Band. Visit www.shopfairoaksmall.com/ for more. Fairfax Musical. 7 p.m. at Lorton Stories From Strawberry Park 10- www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385- more. Workhouse Art Center, 9518 11 a.m. Tuesdays in Mosaic, 7855 for more. Workhouse Road, Lorton. The Class Strawberry Park, 2910 District Ave., SUNDAY/JULY 2 Act Players Theatre Company Fairfax. Enjoy a live interactive THURSDAY/JUNE 29 Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. in Old SATURDAY/JULY 8 presents “The Complete History of performance each week. For ages 10 Pleasure Train Concert. Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Historic School Bus Tour Fairfax: The Musical” as a part of and under. Held outside in 6:30-8:30 . 9 a.m.-2 Fairfax. 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Announcements Announcements Talk with Children about Social Media Dangers ith summer break here, children and teens Available Resources W Mental health resources available to ❖ PRS CrisisLink Hotline at 703-527- have more free time to students and families throughout the 4077, text “CONNECT” to 855-11 explore, learn and grow; but the summer include: (available 24/7) or prsinc.org/ Fairfax-Falls Church Community crisislink/services/crisislink-hotlines/ Services Board (CSB) asks parents ❖ FCPS School Counseling Services at ❖ Merrifield Emergency Services 703- to be mindful and keep a vigilant 571-423-4420 or www.fcps.edu/re- 573-5679 (available 24/7) or sources/student-safety-and-wellness/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/services/ watch over social media apps and school-counseling-services acute-care.htm games on their children’s phones ❖ School Psychology Services at 571- ❖ CSB Entry and Referral during busi- and devices. There are some un- 423-4250 or www.fcps.edu/resources/ ness hours at 703-383-8500 or healthy “games” reportedly student-safety-and-wellness/school-psy- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/services/ chology-services assessment.htm. present in our community, some ❖ School Social Work Services at 571- ❖ More about the Blue Whale Chal- involving forms of aggression, bul- 423-4300 or www.fcps.edu/resources/ lenge is available from FCPS at lying or threats. student-safety-and-wellness/school-so- fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/documents/ cial-work-services BlueWhaleChallenge.pdf. Announcements Announcements Among these is the “Blue Whale Challenge,” as well as copycat ver- sions, that have recently been re- and do their research on such po- with anyone telling your children to do ported to local school personnel tentially deadly “games” children specific tasks. here in Fairfax County. ❖ may be invited to “play.” Discuss websites, links and social These “games” reportedly target media apps your child is using. Suicide is the second leading ❖ children between ages 10-14 and Know warnings of psychological cause of death for young people distress. Signs may include changes in encourage them to complete a se- in Virginia between ages 15-34 behavior (e.g. outbursts or being with- ries of progressively more intense and the third leading cause of drawn) or physical health (e.g. weight tasks over a 50-day period, includ- loss or gain; loss of appetite), hopeless- death for ages 10-14. ing self-harm and, finally, suicide. ness, sadness, boredom and depression. ❖ If you see signs of distress, ask if While many reports indicate The CSB urges adults to: they are considering suicide. Asking that this “game” is a hoax; it is ❖ Talk to your children about respon- about suicide does not increase risk of more important than ever for fami- suicide. sible cyber safety. ❖ lies to increase their digital literacy ❖ Check phones or other devices for Be aware of suicide prevention in- signs of a hashtag or communication formation and resources. 14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 29 - July 5, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Business Directory Infusing is Board WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM Rarely To Advertise Your Business, Call Karen at 703-778-9422 Send notes to the Connection at Amusing connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or call 703- ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE 778-9416. The deadline for submissions is the Friday Good is not prior to publication. Dated announcements should be Four weeks out of every five, it appears as submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. good, where if I don’t have cancer. Fortunately, I don’t look better is the part. Nor do I act the part – in my opin- ion. However, there is one week out of every INDEPENDENCE DAY expected. five when I most definitely feel the part: the Free Sober Rides. Tuesday, July 4, 7 p.m. -Thomas Fuller week after my chemotherapy infusion, when through Wednesday, July 5, 2 a.m. Area residents, 21 and older, may download Lyft to eating is a particular challenge. The look, feel, their phones, then enter the code SOBERJULY4 LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING taste and thought of food and/or drink is in the app’s “Promo” section to receive a no cost nearly impossible to swallow – literally and (up to $15) safe ride home. The SoberRide code figuratively. And though I’m not in any pain is valid for the first 1,500 Lyft users who enter GUTTER GUTTER during this post-chemotherapy weak, I am the code. Visit www.soberride.com. compromised nonetheless. Friends and family who are familiar with VOLUNTEERS NEEDED my “normal” eating habits (I’d order off the Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke serves children’s menu if I could) have joked that those 50 and older who no longer drive. since I’m unable to eat any of the usual and Volunteer drivers are needed for trips customary Kenny selections, perhaps I should (Monday-Friday) to medical appointments and try eating foods that I would never select: companion shopping within the Fairfax/Burke area. Office workers are needed to answer Brussels sprouts, grapefruit, tuna fish in a can, phones in the SCFB office (Monday-Friday) to fresh fish on a platter, all condiments other match drivers and those who need rides. Call than mayonnaise, all legumes and a million 703-323-4788. other foods that you probably love. Plain and boring is how I roll (a potato roll is my prefer- IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH AUG. 25 ence), repeatedly. Summer Lunches. The Fairfax County Public The problem is that when I’m post chemo, Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services nothing satiates: salty, sweet or “snacky;” hot, will be hosting the FEEDS (Food for Every Child TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE cold or medium; fast or slow; store-bought, to Eat During Summer) BBQ program, a USDA- home-made or restaurant-ready. It’s all funded program is free to all children 18 years merely a variation on a theme where my and under and $2 for adults. There is no back stiffens, my head tilts back and down registration involved, and open to everyone. Meal service will be provided at the following and my eating mind says “no.” It’s been this sites Monday-Friday, 11:30-1 p.m. No service on way for about two and a half years now. And July 3 and 4. In the Springfield area, FEEDS is though I don’t look the least bit undernour- offered at the following schools: ished, I am overwhelmed by these week-long ❖ Springfield Gardens Apartments, 6116 post-chemotherapy eating fits and non-starts. Cumberland Ave. Naturally I have discussed this side effect ❖ Springfield Square Apartments, 7000 Rhoden Court, starts at noon with my oncologist. When asked how long ❖ Chelsea Square Apartments, 5734 Backlick Road, this situation lasts, my seven-ish day struggle starts at noon TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE seems about average, according to my doctor, maybe even slightly shorter than some other THURSDAY/JULY 20 patients he treats who are infused with the same chemotherapy drug as I am. Apparently, Lunch N’ Life. noon-2 p.m. at Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke.The there are other patients where the eating guest presenter will be Elizabeth Gray, Esq. to challenges last even longer than mine. And speaking on legal issues for older adults. since there’s nothing to be prescribed/rec- $10.Sponsored by Shepherd’s Center. Call 703- ommended to affect this eating problem/lack 273-5730 or see www.scfbva.org for more. of outcome, all I can do is live with the con- sequences of my treatment. Live being the ONGOING operative word. So unless I stop treatment, Positive Parenting Strategies Course. At this eating challenge will persist, presumably. PHILLIPS, 7010 Braddock Road, Annandale. A (Although, there’s scant clinical information series of classes and in home consultations regarding side effects on stage IV, non-small taught by PHILLIPS’ counselors. Open to all local cell lung cancer patients still living after eight families. Call Stacy Stryjewski at 703-658-9054. years and four months as we’re a patient Thermal Camera Loan Program. Learn where population that doesn’t much exist. We’re not the energy is leaking out of the home with a special attachment for the iPhone or Android. exactly unicorns, but neither are we ponies at Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/energy or call 703- the Fair.) 324-5955 for more. Fairness – and normalcy for me was offi- Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax County cially gone on Feb. 27, 2009, the date of my Master Gardener Association offers plant clinics, diagnosis and the initial Team Lourie meeting home turf training or speakers for homeowner’s with my oncologist. But so what. As of that meetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.org or call MG Help Desk at 703-324-8556 for more. date, my perspective/orientation became Fairfax Rotary Club Meeting 12:15-1:30 p.m. about living forward, not recriminating back- Mondays. American Legion, 3939 Oak St., ward. Sure, the present was important, but Fairfax. Meetings with luncheon and program. the future was more important, and the past, fairfaxrotary.org. well, it had passed. No more could I afford to NARFE Monthly Meeting Every Second Tuesday consider who, what, where, when, why and 11:30 a.m. American Legion Post 177 located at 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax. NARFE Fairfax 737 how I ended up in this predicament. My goal monthly luncheon meeting. Enjoy lunch Alfredo’s Construction Company, Inc. was to remain positive, take the bad with accompanied by a special program. Lunch at •Concrete Driveways good, survive until the next drug approval by noon. Cost: $11 Speaker/Program-12:45PM. the FDA (of which there have been half a [email protected] 703-501-0020 •Patios •Sidewalks dozen in the last two years specifically for the Civil War Research scholarship to a public or •Stone •Brick treatment of lung cancer) and try not to private high school senior who resides in Phone: Fairfax, Fairfax City, Prince William County, impose my problems on anyone else. Manassas City, or Manassas Park from the Bull VA: (703) 698-0060 • MD: (301) 316-1603 Which I believe I’ve succeeded in doing. Run Civil War Roundtable in Centreville, Va. Oh sure, I’ve imposed myself on you regular www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com Visit bullruncwrt.org for more. readers, but what I’ve imposed on you have Fairfax-based non-profit Britepaths offers been my experiences. Considering the con- free Financial Education Classes Sessions text, I’d like to think I’ve shared, not self- at various locations in the Fairfax County area to An expert is someone low- and middle-income adults who reside who knows some of the worst mis- indulged. Moreover, I’d like to think we’re all throughout Northern Virginia. 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