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The calm era before the BP oil spill is depicted in Leesa Woodard’s ‘Storm Coming at Laguna Beach,’ part of her featured artist’s exhibit at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. Leesa Woodard, this month’s featured artist at the Work- house Arts Center in Lorton, is clearly mad at BP from last year’s oil spill, as evidenced in this piece, ‘Bloody Hell, BP?’ Art Driven by Life Featured artist at the By Amber Healy The Connection Workhouse Arts Center

eesa Woodard is mad at BP. Three of the takes special aim at BP pieces in her collection, on display as this a year after the oil spill. Lmonth’s featured artist in the main gallery of the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, depict scenes of the Florida shoreline before and af- nearby. “I’ve been painting for a long time but just ter the massive oil spill last spring. started selling last year. That’s a big bonus.” The first, “Storm Coming at Laguna Beach,” is While she mostly works at a studio in her home, clearly the before. A pristine, sugar-white beach next Woodard is an associate artist at the Workhouse, to a deep blue ocean is calm and comforting, de- which features a large exhibit from one or two art- spite the dark clouds in the distance. ists in the W-16 gallery each month. While Woodard The second, “What’s with the was entertaining guests during Bloody-Minded Greed, BP? [Life her open house on Saturday, Aug. coated in it],” shows a trio of peli- “I feel kind of like a 13, painter Mike Flynn was giv- cans coated in grime, the oil on ing a demonstration on watercol- their backs blending seamlessly kid at Christmas.” ors, working on a piece featuring into the globs piling up on the — Workhouse Art Center large sunflowers. In the upper shore behind them. The sapphire featured artist gallery, 50 pieces submitted for water behind them is now black- Leesa Woodard the Clay National competition ened and glossy. were on display, ranging from The third, and most aggressive, small bottles and jars to a life- shows oil-slicked waves with rust-colored peepholes, sized piece featuring a human figure trapped within where glimpses of the beach before it was destroyed a shell. peek through. This one is called, simply, “Bloody Hell, “The Workhouse is very artist-oriented,” Woodard BP?” said. “It’s come a long way. I’ve been associated with While she’s lived in the area most of her life, this the Workhouse since they opened.”

/The Connection beach is important to Woodard, and the focal point Before the Workhouse opened its doors, Woodard of her featured artist exhibit. had dreamed of having space at the Torpedo Factory “I feel kind of like a kid at Christmas,” Woodard in Alexandria. Being able to exhibit in Lorton, closer said, smiling, with her family proudly standing to where she lives, is a thrill, she said.

Amber Healy “I remember when they first proposed this idea,” Another Workhouse artist, Mike Flynn, back when the county had just taken ownership of was demonstrating watercolor painting the former prison ground, she said. The idea of bridg during an artist reception at the Work- Photos by Photos house on Aug. 13. See Lorton, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 3 News Baker Cruises to Victory in 39th District

Victory sets up battle Campaign Manager Dan Letovsky agreed. “We took it back to grassroots politics ba- with incumbent sics by talking to voters, door knocking and running an incredibly positive campaign.” George Barker. He also had the endorsements of several prominent local political figures such Alex- By Harrison Fallon andria City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes

The Connection Photo by and former 11th District Congressional can- didate Keith Fimian. ormer Justice Department official Fimian described Baker as “a man of great Miller Baker won the Republican

Harrison Fallon character and integrity. I felt in justice I Fnomination in Virginia’s 39th could not sit idly by on the sidelines in this State Senate District. He defeated primary.” George Mason University professor Scott Baker was a former Justice Department Martin with 73.37 percent of the vote: 4,194 official under Presidents Ronald Reagan and versus 1,522. This sets up a general elec- George H.W. Bush. He has also been a mem- tion matchup between Baker and incum-

/The Connection ber of the Naval Reserve and has worked bent Sen. George Barker (D). on counterterrorism in the Office of Naval With all 47 precincts reporting, the crowd Intelligence. at Baker’s victory was eager to announce it Of the 47 precincts in the 39th District, not a landslide, but rather “an earthquake,” Baker only lost one — Pioneer, where Baker in light of the day’s seismic event. and his wife Margaret were precinct chair- In his victory speech, Baker thanked his men for the local Republican Party. family and “the best campaign team any- There were no specific bastions of sup- Miller Baker gives his victory speech to supporters in Lorton, accompa- body could have.” port for Baker in the three jurisdictions of nied by his family. However, he quickly set his sights to the the district. Instead, he received between work ahead in the next 10 weeks ahead of areas of the Fairfax County, Prince William General Ken Cuccinelli (R) to congratulate 72 percent and 77 percent in Fairfax, Prince the general election. County and the City of Alexandria. The him. William and Alexandria. “The moment now is magnanimity. I want shape of the district is slightly different than The campaign credits the victory to the In Clifton, near where both candidates to reach out to everybody in the Republi- in past elections due to redistricting. hard work put into the campaign. Baker said reside, Baker received 348 of the 463 votes can primary,” he said. Shortly after the votes were tallied, Mar- that “90 percent of a campaign is effort.” cast. The 39th District stretches from the West tin called Baker to concede and lend his He has been knocking on doors since March The incumbent Barker sent out a message End of Alexandria south to Woodbridge support. He also received calls from Gov. and says that the “sweat equity” put him then northwest to Clifton. It encompasses See 39th, Page 6 Bob McDonnell (R) and Virginia Attorney over the top. Flanary Wins Primary in 37th Businessman defeats reporting. “It feels great. I think voters have appreciated my Stephen Hunt for GOP willingness to listen and confront issues,” Flanary said at his victory party at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax nomination in Senate race. around 8:30 p.m. last night, after gaining a10 per- cent lead over Hunt. Earlier in the day, Hunt said By Victoria Ross voter turnout would determine the election. The Connection Newspapers DURING THE campaign, Flanary, a former U.S. Ma- oon after an earthquake struck the region on rine, cast himself as a no-nonsense business leader, STuesday, Aug. 23, shaking buildings and rat- while Hunt emphasized his experience as an engi- tling nerves, Republican candidate Jason neer and social conservative. Flanary raised twice as Flanary said he was energized instead of unnerved. much money as Hunt — $75,000 compared to Hunt’s “We’re shakin’ $35,000 — ac-

things up. I like cording to the Photos by it,” Flanary said. “We need someone in Richmond who is Virginia Public His energy and Access Project, a enthusiasm going to represent your values. It’s time nonpartisan struck a chord tracker of Victoria Ross with voters Tues- for a Republican senator again.” money in poli- day night, as he — Jason Flanary tics. captured the Re- Both candi- publican nomi- dates defined nation for the 37th District State Senate seat. themselves as fiscal and social conservatives, defend- /The Connection A former vice president of the Fairfax Chamber of ing Second Amendment rights, denouncing “tax-and- Commerce, Flanary challenged former School Board spend” Democrats and championing right-to-life val- member Steve Hunt for a chance to unseat incum- ues. bent Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) in the Nov. 8 gen- At a July candidate’s forum in the Braddock Dis- eral election. trict, they both agreed that traffic congestion is one Flanary declared victory Tuesday, around 9:30 of the key job killers in Fairfax County and that put p.m., winning 3,133 votes (54.9 percent) over Hunt’s Jason Flanary talks to voters during the July 20 candi- 2,568 votes, (45.04 percent) with 40 of 44 precincts See 37th, Page 6 dates forum in Braddock Hall.

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From Page 3 interested in doing something at the Work- house to earn his art badge. ing the old ghosts with the spirit of possi- “He and his father live five minutes from bility for the future and making it a place here but had never been,” Lust said. “That’s of creation, not exile, is very attractive, she what we hope for. If you come once, you’re said. more likely to come again. We try to offer a Another example of turning something lot of different things, especially at the art- old and distasteful into something new and ist receptions, like food and fun exhibits, fun. In the entryway to W-16 is an old ciga- so that even if you’re not a big art person rette vending machine, the kind that went you’ll find something you like.” out of use decades ago. But instead of dis- There are still people who associate the playing cigarette packs, it’s a vending ma- space with the prison, but those sentiments chine for small pieces of art. Put in some are changing, she said. Now, the Workhouse coins, pull a knob and out pops a coaster- is hopeful the site will be thought of as art sized square featuring a painting. facility first, former prison second. The machine arrived a few months ago More changes are on the way, said Carol and is one of the few on the East Coast, Mather, a sales representative for the gal- said Amy Lust, curator for the exhibits in lery. W-16. “We’re hoping to open our Children’s Art The Workhouse is now in its third year, Center by the end of the year, and we’re and the artist receptions on the second Sat- working on our Events Center as well,” she urday of each month continue to draw hun- said. “We hope to have a fine dining res- dreds of people, Lust said. taurant too, that’s what we’ve been work- “All of our artists are here” in their stu- ing for.” dios, spread out over 16 buildings, she said. Gallery W-16 also started offering some “The buildings get quite full. It’s a great op- snacks, courtesy of a small business across portunity for people to walk through, meet the river in Occoquan. the artists and see what we offer.” The Workhouse is also working toward It also presents the opportunity for people opening a theater facility in the former gym, who live near the Workhouse but haven’t where a stage included on the National visited to get a better idea what the place is Registry of Historic Places, hosted the famed about, she said. She had just spent a few dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov in 2007, the minutes talking with a Boy Scout who was first performance at the facility.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 5 News 37th State Senate District Race From Page 4 “Dave [Marsden] has proven he is going to work to keep his seat. We need someone in Richmond who ting more money into mass transit is “throwing is going to represent your values. It’s time for a Re- money down the drain,” Flanary said. publican senator again,” Flanary said. They also agreed that legis- Flanary has run cam- lation aimed at deregulating paigns for Del. Tim Hugo business would make the state (R-40) and Supervisor Pat more competitive, big govern- Unofficial Results Herrity (R-Springfield). ment is bad government and “We need someone who Republican Primary-37th Virginia’s public colleges and Senate District can fix the inefficiencies of universities should have incen- 44 of 44 precincts reporting government, who can apply tives to keep Virginia students Jason A. Flanary: 3,133 (54.95%) a business model to our fi- in the state. Stephen Hunt: 2,568 (45.04%) Source: State Board of Elections nancial issues. We need But Flanary, who said he someone who will analyze never stopped knocking on how every single dollar is doors, appealed to voters by being spent in every area. touting his business and military experience, his will- That’s the problem I have with government in gen- ingness to “pound sand” when confronting tax is- eral,” Flanary said. sues, and his readiness to “hit the ground running” Hunt frequently said that Flanary’s inexperience in Richmond. as a candidate was a deficit. But Flanary, 33, noted He frequently pointed to Hunt’s losses in previous that he is the same age as Virginia Attorney General elections and aggressively attacked Marsden for put- Ken Cuccinelli (R) when he when he first 37th Dis- ting up campaign signs before the primary was over. trict Senate seat in 2002. 39th State Senate District From Page 4 magnet and an oasis for business.” Of all registered voters in the 39th District, once the results were in. After congratulat- 4.66 percent voted in this August primary. Cus- ing Baker on his win over Martin, it went on tomarily, the primaries occur in June, but this to say that “I look forward to the general elec- year’s redistricting caused them to be pushed tion campaign, where back for two months. I’m confident my record The redistricting of of working across the the 39th District caused DR. GENE SWEETNAM aisle and getting things some controversy. It is done will prove reso- Unofficial Results “one of the most polar- DR. SHEEBANI BATHIJA nant with the voters.” Republican primary-39th ized legislative districts Senate District. OPTOMETRISTS Looking ahead to With 47 of 47 precincts reporting in all of America,” said challenging the incum- M. Miller Baker 4,194 (73.37%) Baker. bent in the November, Scott M. Martin 1,522 (26.62%) Barker helped draft Baker said, “We’re go- Source: State Board of Elections new boundary lines. ing to focus on the dif- Among the changes are ference between us and the addition of six West our goals for Virginia.” End Alexandria pre- However, he added, “he is an adversary, not cincts, traditionally thought to be more liberal an enemy. We both love Virginia and we both than the portions of Prince William County that love America. We simply have profoundly dif- were taken out. ferent views.” As a result, the district has become 1.7 per- Baker said that the most important issue is cent more Democratic, according to the Vir- the economy. “For me, it’s all about the ginia Public Access Project. economy. I want to make Virginia an economic The general election will be Nov. 8. TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS • Family & Pediatric Vision Care • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases • 17 yrs. Naval Service, 6 yrs. Active Duty • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab Most Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network Doctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS, VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA Medicaid Sunday School for all ages at 10:30 WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION Nursery care available during worship 5204A Rolling Rd. 8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100 Burke Professional Center Shoppes at Lorton Valley www.burkeumc.org Burke, VA 22015 Lorton, VA 22079 703-250-6100 703-425-2000 703-493-9910 Preschool 703-250-3657 www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.com

6 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 7 Insider‘s Guide Annual Clifton Car Show Returns Labor Day, Sept. 5 Hot rods, classic rides “There’ll be something fill the streets of the for everybody.” Town of Clifton. — Jim Chesley, event organizer ticipants may also register at the show. The By Bonnie Hobbs first 300 vehicles registering will receive The Connection dash plaques. Registration is $15, or $25 if the vehicle is for sale. Individuals or com- eaturing street rods, custom and panies interested in being sponsors should antique cars, muscle and classic contact Chesley at 703-830-2129 or Fcars, and motorcycles, the 12th [email protected] for further details. Annual Labor Day Car Show is Donations in any amount are also wel- Monday, Sept. 5, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., in come and are 100-percent tax deductible. Clifton. Sponsored by the Clifton Lions Club Mail checks payable to the Clifton Lions and the Custom Cruisers of Northern Vir- Club to: Jim Chesley, 7207 Main St., Clifton, ginia, it will go on, rain or shine. VA 20124-0225. There’ll also be a donations “It’s a fitting end to the summer season jar at the show. and it’s the biggest show within 100 miles File Photo Each year, the proceeds go to charity, and of here on Labor Day,” said event organizer this year’s recipients are Life with Cancer Jim Chesley. “Cars will be parked end to end and the Northern Virginia Therapeutic on all the major streets.” Riding Program. Life with Cancer offers a All shiny paint and gleaming chrome, a full slate of support programs for cancer wide array of vehicles will be on display Classic Mustangs lined up next to their newer cousins filled the park- patients and their families. And the Thera- throughout the town, with hoods up and ing lot of the Presbyterian Church in Clifton during last year’s annual peutic Riding Program gives people with engines open for inspection. Attendees may Labor Day car show. emotional peruse them at their leisure, while chatting Woody pickup trucks, Mustangs, 1950s hot ’20s and ’30s to hot rods to brand-new cars, or physical disabilities the chance to con- with their owners and listening to 1950s rods, 1957 Chevys and muscle cars from the trucks and motorcycles.” trol a horse and feel confident and success- and ‘60s music played by a deejay from J & 1970s and ’80s, such as GTOs, Camaros and To register a vehicle, go to ful. For more information, see J Sound. Firebirds,” said Chesley. “People will see www.customcruisersnova.com, click on “We’ll have about 80 Corvettes, 1920s everything from antique vehicles from the “events” and download an entry form. Par- See Hot Rods, Page 9

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hat Happened Last Year: The field hockey team advanced to the district Wsemifinals and defeated Yorktown in the opening round of regionals. The boys’ basketball team advanced to the district semi- finals, where the Cavaliers lost to eventual region champion T.C. Williams. The girls’ soccer team won the Northern Region championship. The girls’ la- Photo by crosse team won the Patriot District title. The boys’ lacrosse team reached the district championship

game and won a Craig Sterbutzel game at regionals. The baseball team went 16-4 during W.T. Woodson the regular season, Mascot: Cavaliers losing only to state School Colors: Navy blue and white powers South /The Connection County and Lake Athletic Director: Dan Checkosky, 703-503-4681 Braddock. After de- feating T.C. Will- iams in the district quarterfinals, the Cavaliers lost to Lake Braddock for a third time in the semifinals and fell short against Stone Bridge in the opening round of regionals. The Woodson baseball team reached the Woodson advanced to the state tournament in 2010. state tournament in 2010. The softball team went 15-2 in the regular season, earning the top seed in the district tournament, but and made 139 starts. Abe Thompson (2000) played lost in the semifinals. soccer at the University of Maryland. FC Dallas se- Historic Achievements: The girls’ lacrosse program lected him in the second round of the 2005 MLS won state championships in 2002, 2004 and 2005. Supplemental Draft. Michael Lahoud (2005) played The field hockey program won a state title in 2003. soccer at Wake Forest University, where he helped Famous Graduates: Andy Heck (1985 graduate) the Demon Deacons win the 2007 national champi- was a three-sport athlete who went on to play foot- onship. Chivas USA selected Lahoud in the first round ball at Notre Dame. He switched from tight end to (No. 9 overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. offensive tackle and was a team captain and first- Quotable: “She does things that get kids fired up team All-American on the Fighting Irish’s 1988 un- and she plays really hard. She’s never dirty but, man, defeated national championship team. The Seattle she plays hard. … If you were to go to a guy’s game, Seahawks selected Heck in the first round (No. 15 you’d [expect it]. But on the girls side, girls aren’t overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. He played 12 sea- used to it.” — Head girls soccer coach Warren Will- sons in the pros for the Seahawks, Chicago Bears iams during the 2011 season about the physical play and Washington Redskins. He played in 185 games of then-senior Marlee Stynchula. Hot Rods, Classic Cars in Clifton

From Page 8 half the money going to the charities and half to the winner. In addition, the Rolling Thunder motorcycle, www.lifewithcancer.org and www.NVTRP.org. a Harley Davidson, will be displayed and raffled off. The festivities also include the Fairfax County Tickets will be sold at the show, but the winner will Fireman’s Chili Challenge, in a field by the railroad be chosen at a later date because this motorcycle tracks, near the town barn. Performing on stage there will also be displayed at some other shows. will be the Lost Highway Band, Human Country Juke- At noon will be the raising of the flag by the Fairfax box, Jammboxx and the Screaming Monkeys. County Police Honor Guard, in Ayre Square, and the “We’ve had chili before, but this is the first time singing of the national anthem. Sometime during the we’ve had a chili cookoff involving firefighters,” said show, if possible, will be a flyover by the police heli- Chesley. “And they’re really getting involved in it.” copter. Putting on the Chili Challenge is the Wednesday Two trophies are awarded for Best in Show, and Night Crew Motorcycle Assn. To volunteer to help, three, for Best in Class. One is given for Best Back e-mail [email protected]. Seat and another goes to Best under Construction Besides the Chili Challenge, visitors will find other (for a vehicle still being worked on). Twenty indi- food choices, as well. The Lions Club will offer hot vidual trophies will also be presented to the top cars dogs, hamburgers, pork and beef barbecue, chips, there, other than the winners. water and soda. The Clifton Presbyterian Church will With the large variety of vehicles there, said offer lunch, too, and both Peterson’s Ice Cream De- Chesley, “There’ll be something for everybody. The pot and The Clifton Store will be open for business. show is in a beautiful setting in a small town, and I A 50-50 raffle will take place at the show, with guarantee everybody will have a good time.”

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Editor & Publisher Welcome to Fairfax County Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 [email protected] By Sharon Bulova Best College Buys by Forbes diction in the Washington area. There are 3,923 Editor in Chief Chairman, Fairfax County magazine. Asian-owned businesses in Fairfax County, with Steven Mauren Managing Editors Board of Supervisors Fairfax County is home to $4.6 billion in sales and receipts, 30,688 em- Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: 22 of the 50 fastest growing ployees and $1.5 billion annual payroll. Louise Krafft, ello and welcome companies in the Washing- Fairfax County is home to more than 48,000 Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: to Fairfax County! ton, D.C., area. We are also acres of parks and open space. In 2010, our Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John H Heinly, John Smith Congratulations home to eight Fortune 500 Park Authority won the coveted Gold Medal Production Manager: for finding the best place in company headquarters: for Parks and Recreation from the National Jean Card the country to live, work and Capital One Financial, CSC, Recreation and Park Association and the Ameri- play. Fairfax County is home Freddie Mac, Gannett Cor- can Academy for Park and Recreation Admin- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: to a fantastic public school poration, General Dynamics, istration — edging out New York City, Miami- Ann Oliver system, top tier businesses, Science Applications Inter- Dade County and Mecklenburg County, N.C. [email protected] and some of the best parks national Corporation, Booz Fairfax County offers over 500 miles of hik- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, and open spaces in the DC Allen Hamilton and NII ing and biking trails, the majority of which are L.L.C. Metro region. Holdings. Hilton, asphalt paved (although some remain natu- Peter Labovitz The Fairfax County Public Volkswagen and Northrup ral). All of the Fairfax Connector buses are President/CEO School system, with a bud- Grumman have all moved equipped with bike racks so commuting by bi- Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer get this year of $2.2 billion, their corporate headquarters cycle has never been easier. [email protected] is consistently ranked among to Fairfax County in the last We also have a vibrant arts community. The Jerry Vernon the best in America. In the five years. Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton allows visi- Executive Vice President June 2009 edition of Newsweek magazine, all But it’s not all big business here. About 97 tors to watch artists in action, and hosts many [email protected] eligible FCPS high schools were listed in the percent of the companies in Fairfax County are wonderful events such as the Block Party com- Wesley DeBrosse Controller top five percent of public schools in the na- small businesses with fewer than 100 employ- ing up on September 3. Debbie Funk tion. ees and less than $1 million in annual revenue. As Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, I National Sales Fairfax County is also home to George Ma- Fairfax County is a great place to start a busi- am elected at-large by all registered voters in 703-778-9444 son University, recently named one of the top ness; over 1,600 companies opened their doors Fairfax County. If you have any questions or [email protected] five “Up-and-Coming Universities” by U.S. here last year alone. concerns, please email me at Jeanne Theismann Special Assistant to the Publisher News and World Report. Mason is also recog- Our business community is also diverse. [email protected] or call my office 703-778-9436 nized as one of the country’s best value uni- Fairfax County is home to more than 350 for- at 703-324-2321. Thanks for making Fairfax [email protected] versities by Kiplinger’s and one of America’s eign-owned firms, more than any other juris- County your home.

10 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Our FALL FESTIVAL Opens Oct. 1 Pumpkins, Hayrides & Family Fun! Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.

THURSDAY/AUG. 25 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Practice English with other adults. 703-249-1520. English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for adults learning English. Adults. 703-339- Whatever the season, 4610. we have everything FRIDAY/AUG. 26 City of Fairfax Band “Alte your garden needs! Kameraden” German Band. 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Lake Accotink Park Road, Springfield. • Excellent selection of trees and shrubs Traditional German music. Free. “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan • Annuals, Perennials, Herbs Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond 3 University Mall Theatres • House Plants and Gift Items Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock • 273-7111 comedy about the antics of a group • Landscape Services 703-323-5544 of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- 550-7384. SUMMER CINEMA • Wild Bird Supplies Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration, OBG Night. 5-10 p.m. Peterson’s Ice • Mulches, Soils and Seed Tree & Shrub care. Cream Depot, 7150 Main St., Clifton. CAMP!!! Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel 10 am Shows Monday - Friday Rescue benefit. $ 00 $ 00 www.cockerspanielrescue.com or All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or Season pass (11 wks for $11) 703-533-2373. 5 OFF 10 OFF AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 26 ...... MEGAMIND Purchase of $50 or More Purchase of $100 or More SATURDAY/AUG. 27 One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other The Military Bugle during the Civil AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 2 ...... NARNIA 3 offers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. offers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. War and the Origin of the Call Expires 10/31/11 ccExpires 10/31/11 ‘Taps’. 2 p.m. Historic Blenheim Attendees will receive a coupon for a dollar ($1.00) Off Estate, Address: 3610 Old Lee a cup of frozen yogurt from JOSIE’S SELF-SERVE YOGURT 9401 Burke Road • Open Mon-Sat. 8-8, Sun 8-7 Highway, Fairfax. The trumpet 703-323-1188 • www.burkenursery.com See Calendar, Page 14

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Join us for the FSO’s 2011-12 season!

September 17, 2011 November 12, 2011 March 17, 2012 William Boughton, guest conductor Yolanda Kondonassis, harp *March 18, 2012 Karina Canellakis, violin Rick Rowley, piano January 14, 2012 October 22, 2011 *January 15, 2012 May 12, 2012 Alturas Duo, Violin, Guitar and Charango Sergey Antonov, cello Adam Golka, piano FARIAS: Concierto de los Andes (Alturas) *World Premiere* Concert information at www.fairfaxsymphony.org

Saturdays evenings at 8:00 pm at GMU’s Center for the Arts, Fairfax Get the free mobile app Subscribe Now! at http://gettag.mobi *Sundays at 3:00 pm Contact the FSO office Hylton Center, Manassas Scan this tag to Tickets from $25-$55, students ages 6-18 $5 purchase tickets at 703-563-1990 Call tickets.com at 888-945-2468. or visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 11 Insider’s Guide

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Looking for a place to canoe, fish, hike, bike or play Frisbee golf? Try Ducks, geese, fish and other wildlife call Burke Lake Park home. Burke Lake Park. Natural Beauty, Recreation at Burke Lake Park Burke Lake Park offers numerous adventures for the outdoors type.

By Amber Healy golf, like here. Here there are trees that you The Connection have to play through.” Frisbee golf, he said, is “a poor man’s ot even the torrential rain that golf.” No special shoes or clothes required, fell for most of the afternoon just some buddies, some discs, and a good Ncould keep this group from throwing arm. their pre-arranged Frisbee The real problem is going off the course, Golf outing. Dan Kolansky added. Brothers Dan and Jeremy Kolansky, Tom One thing Burke Lake does have over the Rigby and another friend stood in a clear- course in Lorton, just a few miles away? ing in the middle of Burke Lake Park, de- “There aren’t any thorn bushes here,” Jer- bating the better way to throw discs to hit emy Kolansky laughed. the next target. “I work all week long, so this was me THE EARLY afternoon rain showers may bugging them to get out,” Dan Kolansky have thinned the normal visitors to the park, said. but by late afternoon, cars were starting to Burke Lake might be known for its 218- pile up in the marina, where families pic- acre lake and the boating, fishing and hik- nicked, took hikes and walked along the ing trains that surround it, but the park is beach. A little girl, crouched low on the sand also one of a handful of facilities in the while her grandparents watched nearby, county that offer the sport. made cooing noises in the hopes of making Frisbee golf involves taking a series of a new friend of a Canada goose swimming discs and trying to thrown them a far a few feet away. On the other shore, a fam- enough distance to get close to a net made ily of ducks lazily paddled around, occasion- of metal chains. It’s similar to standard golf ally going underwater with only their little in that there are different discs to use for tails in the air, looking for food. different holes and different kinds of pas- Burke Lake is also home to a miniature sages, much like a golfer would have train that circles the park a few times a day putters, drivers and wedges in a standard on weekends. A sign on a pavilion where set of clubs. tickets for the train and brightly colored “There is a risk of losing the disc in ra- carousel are sold lists a handful of land- vines or under the brush,” Dan Kolansky marks along the circular path. said. That’s a hazard he’s run into a time or The park also offers a campground and, two on another Frisbee golf outing in Lau- for the traditionalists, a par-3, 18-hole golf rel Hill Park in Lorton. course, which is actually just a little north

/The Connection Rigby was quick to point out, after a short on Ox Road from the park itself. Driving but heated debate, that Laurel Hill is in from the park entrance to the campground, Fairfax County, not Prince William, much the little road is dotted with signs warning

Deb Cobb to his party’s surprise. They were hard- drivers that golf balls are flying nearby. pressed to think of other parks in the area Burke Lake Park is open daily from Me- where their game was offered. morial Day through Labor Day, and week- “With golf, the fields of play are wider,” ends only from Labor Day through Oct. 30. Photo by Photo Jeremy Kolansky said. “Here, you have to The campground is open until Oct. 31. The Ryan O’Donnell throws his disk from the tee pad of the disc golf — or dodge trees. Depending on the course, like marina offers canoe and rowboat rentals ‘FROLF’ — course at Burke Lake part. here, there are more covered areas than in during the regular season for a small fee. 12 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Insider’s Guide

Connection offers a selection of local Insider’s Guide to Fun activities to add Art-Center formally to your to-do list.

Photos by known as... series of bass fishing contests throughout The Workhouse Arts Center the year. Fifteen spring, summer and fall 9601 Ox Road tournaments are scheduled to culminate Lorton Amber Healy with an invitation-only finale in the fall. Call www.workhousearts.org 703-250-9124 for information about the The Workhouse Arts Center opened its tournaments and the park, or contact the doors in Lorton in 2008. Located on the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority grounds of the former Washington, D.C. /The Connection at 703-352-5900. prison, the state-of-the-art facility provides a visual and performing arts studios, exhi- bition spaces and engaging art education programs for the community. The Work- Work on Your Triple house provides a home for more than 150 of the region’s finest professional and Axel emerging artists to express their creativity Fairfax Ice Arena and their works. They offer classes, exhibi- This machine used to dis- 3779 Pickett Road tions, visual performances, visual and per- pense cigarettes, but is now Fairfax forming arts camps, a Kids Zone and a Body used to create art addicts www.fairfaxicearena.com and Mind program. Call Caren Hearne for and is cleverly called an Fairfax Ice Arena features ice skating les- more information about classes and events, Artomatic. sons and both free and private skating par- 703-584-2961. ties. During the week it costs between $5.75-$7.25 to skate, depending on the age of the skater. Rates are slightly higher on Catch a Game the weekend. Skates can be rented for $2.75. Hockey skates can be rented for At GMU $3.50. The arena also hosts skating classes Patriot Center for different levels of experience through- 4500 Patriot Circle Leesa Woodard, this month’s out the year. Call 703-323-1132 for more Fairfax featured artist at the Workhouse information. 703-993-3000 Arts Center in Lorton, is clearly Located on the campus of Northern mad at BP from last year’s oil spill, Virginia’s George Mason University, the Pa- as evidenced in this piece, ‘Bloody Neighborhood Rivals triot Center seats 10,000. Tickets may be Hell, BP?’ Robinson Secondary School purchased at the Patriot Center box office, Fashioned to look like paper bags, 5035 Sideburn Road which is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.- Swim at South Run these water-filled ceramic pieces Fairfax 7p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 were created by Workhouse Art p.m. Tickets are also available at all South Run RECenter Center associate artist Jennifer Lake Braddock Secondary School Ticketmaster outlets, including all Hecht’s 7550 Reservation Drive Holt. 9200 Burke Lake Road departments stores and all Kemp Mill and Springfield Burke Tower Records stores, and by calling South Run RECenter features a 25-by-25- ment is available for rent at the park for a One might argue that this rivalry lost its Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT or 202-397- yard heated indoor pool that has two div- small fee. Call 703-321-7081 for more in- luster when Robinson switched from the SEAT. Tickets may also be purchased online ing boards and a wading area. The formation. Patriot to Concorde District, but don’t tell at www.ticketmaster.com. Group sales dis- RECenter also has a natatorium with a anyone associated with the Lake Braddock- counts are offered for most of the family poolside spa, outdoor sun deck, and a full Toss a Hole-in-One Robinson rivalry that. When these two entertainment presentations and some con- locker room with saunas. After having some Northern Region powers get together — no Disc Golf certs at the Patriot Center. For more infor- fun in the water, guests at the RECenter can matter the sport — it always makes for an Burke Lake Park mation on group sales discounts, contact also enjoy the racquetball/wallyball courts entertaining event. 7315 Ox Road Washington Sport & Entertainment at 202- and the fitness center. Call 703-866-0566 Fairfax Station 661-5061, or the Patriot Center at 703-993- for more information about the RECenter. Burke Lake Park features an 18-hole golf 3000. Stick an Oar in the course and a renovated miniature golf Skate With Class course. But there’s also the opportunity to Water Climb at Burke Wakefield Skate Park play golf without swinging a single club. Kayaking with NVCT 8100 Braddock Road The park features an 18-hole disk golf Fountainhead Regional Park, Racquet Annandale course, located in the woods around the Fairfax Station Burke Racquet & Swim Club www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/ park. It’s B.Y.O.F. (Bring Your Own Frisbee), Pohick Bay, Lorton 6001 Burke Commons Road skatepark and the object is to toss the disk into a hang- Mason Neck, Lorton Burke Wakefield Skate Park offers a variety of ing basket (i.e. the “hole”). Call 703-323- Bull Run Marina, Clifton The Burke Racquet & Swim Club has a classes for young athletes to learn basic 1641 for more information. All through the summer, the Northern state-of-the-art indoor climbing wall, and a skills and expand their current repertoire Virginia Conservation Trust offers kayaking challenging one at that. After a rigorous of moves and tricks. Catch a Delicious trips at several locations along the Potomac climb, there are also tennis and racquetball Located at the Audrey Moore RECenter, River and Occoquan Reservoir. A naturalist courts to get out some aggression. Non- Wakefield offers aggressive inline skating Bass is on hand to illuminate the flora and fauna members can climb the wall for $11, mem- and a safe approach to rails and ramps, along the shore. Kayaking equipment is pro- Fountainhead Regional Park bers for $8. Call 703-250-1299 for more skateboarding classes that range from nov- 10875 Hampton Road information. ice boarders to those with significant expe- Fairfax Station rience and BMX/Freestyle bike camps that See Looking, Page 16 teach jumps, gaps and grinds. 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From Page 11 Fellowship Hall, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA. $25 advance, www.fairfax-station.org or 703-425- workshop offers the philosophy and Road, Springfield. Two hours of $25 at the door 703-569-5940 or 9225. techniques key to developing an 18th became a symbol for mounted rifles in salsa, merengue, regaeton and www.jaxxroxx.com. The 12th Annual Labor Day Car century personage. Bill Barker, who the early nineteenth century, and the bachata dance styles. $20 at the door Show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Main St., has portrayed Thomas Jefferson for bugle as a symbol for infantry during or $14 in advance at http:// Clifton. Street rods, street machines, 25 years, is keynote presenter. $75 the Civil War. The field music of bit.lyCFFDCFinestCarla. SATURDAY/SEPT. 3 customs, antiques, muscle cars, registration includes materials, fifers, drummers and buglers was [email protected]. Block Party at the Workhouse: classics, motorcycles and more. All continental breakfast, and lunch. $65 necessary for telling the time of Celebrating Lorton. 2-7 p.m. proceeds benefit Life with Cancer for Friends, volunteers, and groups of duties in camp and guiding the Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox (www.lifewithcancer.org) and the 5 and over. 703-550-9220 or actions of troops in battle. By the end SUNDAY/AUG. 28 Road, Lorton. Studio artists sidewalk Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding www.gunston hall.org.* of the war the bugle had replaced the “Nunsense.” 5 p.m. Lazy Susan sale, food and drinks available for Program (www.NVTRP.org.) Register “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan fife and drum as the primary Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond purchase, neighborhood talent show, vehicles at Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond signaling instrument in the United Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s live music and more. Friends and www.customcruisersnova.com and Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s States military. Jari Villanueva will comedy about the antics of a group Family Exhibition Reception 5-7 p.m. click on events. To sponsor, call Jim comedy about the antics of a group demonstrate many of the bugle calls of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- Inova Blood Donor Services Chesley at 703-830-2129, or send a of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- and explain their usage during the 550-7384. Bloodmobile onsite11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. donation made out to the Clifton 550-7384. war, and discuss the origin of the Free admission. Lions Club to 7207 Main Street, West Springfield High School call, performance practices and more. www.WorkhouseArts.org. Clifton, Va. 20124-0225. Bands Tag Day. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 703-591-0560. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 31 “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan Members of the West Springfield Northern Virginia Archers “Most Sock Monkeys. 7:30 p.m. Lee District Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond High School Bands and Color Guard Wanted Outdoors” Park Amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 7 will visit homes within the WSHS Tournament. 1 p.m. 10875 Road, Franconia. Concert featuring a comedy about the antics of a group “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan pyramid to raise funds for the WSHS Hampton Road, Fairfax Station. rock and roll cover band. Free. of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond band program. Fairfax County Running Buck Challenge, Steel Buck English Conversation Group. 10:15 550-7384. Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s provides only a fraction of the Challenge, Mystery Target Shoot, 3D a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 comedy about the antics of a group funding for instruments, music, Hunters Course and Field Target Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- equipment, and maintenance. Course. Conversation group for adults SUNDAY/SEPT. 4 550-7384. Individual band members make up www.mostwantedoutdoors.com, learning English. 703-339-4610. HO and N Gauge Trains on Display most of the shortfall themselves by www.northernvirginiaarchers.org or and Running. 12-5 p.m. Fairfax buying or renting instruments, 703-250-6682. Station Railroad Museum, 11200 FRIDAY/SEPT. 9 buying uniforms and paying uniform Kamelot, Alestorm, Blackguard, FRIDAY/SEPT. 2 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan fees. [email protected]. The Agonist, Division and American Conversations: Station. $3 adults, $1 children. Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Cocker Spaniel Adoption Show. 11 more. 7 p.m. Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Connecting Frontiers. 5:30-7:30 www.fairfax-station.org or 703-425- Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s a.m.-1 p.m. Springfield Petsmart, Road, Springfield. VIP Tickets give p.m. West Springfield Government 9225. comedy about the antics of a group 6535 Frontier Drive, Springfield. one hour early entry and a Meet and Center, 6140 Rolling Road, “Nunsense.” 5 p.m. Lazy Susan Dinner of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- Sponsored by Oldies But Goodies Greet with Kamelot. VIP Tickets Springfield. The program will be Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, 550-7384. Cocker Spaniel Rescue. All dogs are advance sale only. $25 advance, $30 inaugurated by Nepal’s Ambassador Lorton. Dan Goggin’s comedy about spayed or neutered. Volunteers will at the door, $60 VIP. 703-569-5940 H.E. Dr. Shankar P. Sharma. the antics of a group of nuns. be available to help potential or www.jaxxroxx.com. Traditional Nepali refreshments www.lazysusan.com or 703-550- SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 adopters find a good match and “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan served. Reserve at 703-889-0792 or 7384. 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. answer any questions on the dogs. Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond [email protected]. Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox www.cockerspanielrescue.com or Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan Dinner Road, Lorton. Meet each building’s 703-533-2373. comedy about the antics of a group Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, MONDAY/SEPT. 5 featured artist, a reception in W-16 Championship Boxing. George of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- Lorton. Dan Goggin’s comedy about HO and N Gauge Trains on Display from 6-7 p.m. and more. Mason University Patriot 550-7384. the antics of a group of nuns. and Running. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax www.WorkhouseArts.org. Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Zumbathon to benefit the Cystic www.lazysusan.com or 703-550- Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Living in the 18th Century. 9:30 Jimmy Lange to fight Raul Muñoz for Fibrosis Foundation. 1-3 p.m. 7384. Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax a.m.–4 p.m. Gunston Hall, 10709 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Fuel, TBA. 7 p.m. Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Station. $3 adults, $1 children. Gunston Road, Mason Neck. This See Calendar, Page 15 Help Your Child Do FREE! buffa’s Digital Better in School! Edition dance The SAT Test is in 6 weeks. of the (Established in 1980) Lorton Home of Burke Civic Ballet Are you ready? Connection studio When it comes to helping kids with delivered to the new school year, no one does it your e-mail better than Huntington. If your child struggles with homework, can’t keep box. up with new classwork, or just wants Send your to get ahead, call us. We can help. We name, mailing can diagnose what is keeping your address and child from being his or her best and e-mail address create a program of instruction tailored to: to his or her need. 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Pastor Classes Start 9/6/11 “Nunsense.” 5 p.m. Lazy Susan Beginner to Advance Classes for Registration Ongoing Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Young Adult & College Ministry - Pastor Martin Monacell Children, Preteens, Teens & Adults Call Today Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s 703-425-9400 comedy about the antics of a group Visit our website: www.jccag.org swanballetdance.com of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- Swan I: Fairfax 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax 50% OFF Swan II: Chantilly 550-7384. 9416 Main St. 13655 Lee Jackson Bill Frasnelli, LEAD PASTOR, 703-383-1170 Pickett Shopping Center New Fall Registrations "Experience the Difference” 703-425-7847/703-425-9400 703-803-8877 WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 14 “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s comedy about the antics of a group Thank you to the 2011 LBSS PTSA All Night Grad Party Supporters! of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- The Lake Braddock Senior Class of 2011 and their families would like to thank the following businesses, 550-7384. organizations and individuals for their support of the PTSA sponsored alcohol and drug free All Night Graduation Celebration which was held on June 21, 2011, at the Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield FRIDAY/SEPT. 16 Park. We are grateful for their generous contributions and commitment to the young people of our Evergrey, Powerglove, The community. Absence and more. 6:30 p.m. Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Please support these organizations that invest in the success of Lake Braddock Secondary School. VIP Tickets give one hour early entry and a Meet and Greet with Evergrey. VIP Tickets advance sale only. $20 Twinbrooke Chiropractic Northern VA Dental Pizza Hut advance, $23 at the door, $50 VIP. Corporate Level 703-569-5940 or www.jaxxroxx.com. ($500 plus) United Rentals Associates, Ryan Enterprises “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan Dr Ackerman Pev’s Paintball Safeway – Ravensworth Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s & Associates Queensgate HOA Sangster PTA comedy about the antics of a group CCI ScreenPrinting Gold Level Quiznos Richard Schneider, D.D.S. of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- and Susana Raygada, 550-7384. Chipotle – Burke Centre ($100-$249) Second Cherry Run HOA Parkway All-American Driving “Seamus” Fallon D.M.D. SATURDAY/SEPT. 17 Fairfax County Fire School Southport HOA Martin Schuh, Ph.D, Inc. Gallery After Hours: Social and Rescue – Burke John Bilodeau, D.D.S. Springfield Lorton Rudy Shields Ballroom. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Gallery Fairfax County Burke Athletic Club Dental Group Signal Officers’ Wives W-16, Second Floor, Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. A Park Authority Burke Community Village Veterinary Clinic Club reception featuring ballroom dancing Jill’s Designs Church Virginia Eyecare Center Union First Market Bank led by a dance instructor. Burke Townhouse Wegman’s – Fairfax White Oaks Elementary Complimentary refreshments and JK Enterprise Landscape cash bar. Dress code is casual. $10 Supply Homeowners Assn. Tish Wirth PTA per person, $8 members. Ballroom Safe and Drug Free Burke Veterinary Clinic Carol Wooddell D.D.S. mini-lesson with a focus on the cha cha, additional $5. All skill levels Youth Office, LB The Car Connection - Woodhurst HOA Friends of the welcome. www.WorkhouseArts.org. Coalition Chantilly Class of 2011 Sally Ride Science Festival. 11 a.m.- ($1-$49) 5 p.m. George Mason University, South Run Regency HOA Chick-Fil-A – Fair Oaks Purple Level 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. For Springfield Toyota Mall ($50-$99) Aladdin’s Eatery girls in grades 5-8. Discovery Swiss Bakery - Danbury Forest HOA Bracken Opticians Dr. Leonard Barmack, workshops by local scientists and engineers, talks by a featured Ravensworth Detail Dash John Cook M.D. speaker, workshops on ways to Kristen Donohue, D.M.D. Costco – Newington Big Bite support students’ interests in science and math and a Street Fair with Bruin Level Dunleigh HOA Eileen Filler-Corn Cardinal Plaza Shell booths, hands-on activities, food, and ($250-$499) Dr. D. Michael Ellis, James Gyuricza, D.D.S. Express Stop music. Admission $20, registration Orthodontist Charles W. Hazelwood Jr. Fairfax Auto Parts required. Dave Albo [email protected]. Burke Sporting Goods Flowers N Ferns Hunan West Restaurant Five Star Hair Salon “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan Dinner The Container Store Friends of Pat Herrity Jubilee Christian Center Great American Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s comedy about Domino’s – Kings Park Giant Food – Burke Kings Dominion Restaurants the antics of a group of nuns. Girl Scout Council of Centre, Huntsman and Kings Park Civic Joseph M. Gruberg, www.lazysusan.com or 703-550- D.D.S. 7384. the Nation’s Capital Kings Park Association Glory Days Hard Times Café – Scott Leaf, D.D.S. Hopsfrog Grille SUNDAY/SEPT. 18 Robert and Fairfax Lifetouch National JCC of Northern Virginia South Fairfax Chamber Challenge Suzanne Klein Interstate Van Lines School Studios Milano’s Restaurant 10K. South County Secondary Nail A La Mode KC Automotive Lloyd Martin PLC Monique’s Boutique School, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Sponsored by the South Redman Fleet Services Knights of Columbus Merchant’s Tire – Rolling Penn Camera Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, to Ryder Trucks #7992 Road Potomac Nationals benefit the academic and athletic Preferred Travel programs at South County Secondary Red, Hot and Blue – Knights of Columbus Merrifield Garden Center School. http:// Fairfax #8600 Mindworks Educational Rave Theater – Fairfax southfairfaxchamber.org Saxby’s Coffee – Knight’s Distribution Services Corner Northern Virginia NTRACK. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad University Mall KohlMark Group Panera Bread – West Robert Vorcheimer, D.D.S. Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Subway – Huntsman Blvd. Dr. Murphy and Staats Springfield University Mall Theater Road, Fairfax Station. Members will have a display and N gauge trains running. $3 adults, $1 children. We’d like to thank the faculty and staff of LBSS and especially the LBSS PTSA for support of our All Night Graduation Celebration. A huge thank www.fairfax-station.org. you to our volunteers: the parents, friends and relatives of the Classes of 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Northern Virginia Archers We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and the Fairfax County Police for their vital “Deerslayer” 3D Hunter presence at our party. Finally, we’d like to thank the staff of the Audrey Moore RECenter for all their help in making the night run smoothly. Course. 9 a.m. 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station. Field target Make plans now to support our 2012 party on June 15, 2012. Also, mark your calendar for our much sale on March 24 and 25, 2012. course with tournament scouring. www.northernvirginiaarchers.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 15 Insider’s Guide Looking for Something To Do?

From Page 6 vided, but participants are asked to bring water and sunscreen and wear appropriate attire. Registration is required and a fee is collected to cover expenses. Contact Whitney Bailey at 703-354-5093 or [email protected]. NVCT is located at 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, and their head- quarters can be reached at 703-354-5093 or 703-354-5169. Stallions-Hawks Split South County Secondary School 8307 Silverbrook Road Lorton

Hayfield Secondary School 7630 Telegraph Road Alexandria When South County Secondary school opened its doors in 2005, several of Hayfield Secondary School’s top athletes were forced to switch schools. It’s a point that’s not lost on coaches and players at Hayfield. Every time these two meet, still, it’s always a treat..

Ride Along with the /The Connection Clifton Horse Society P.O. Box 183 Deb Cobb Clifton Contact Beth Giorgiami at their Web site cliftonhorsesociety.org for monthly trail

Photos by Photos rides. Established in 1977, the Clifton Horse It’s early in the festival and already Old House Vine- Kevin Mundy of Lake Ridge discusses some of the Society serves the needs of those interested yard of Culpeper has started gathering a pile of Rebec Vineyards vintage at the May 29, 2010 Clifton in horses in Fairfax County and the sur- corks. In the background Karen Backman discusses a Wine Festival. rounding communities. Most club members vintage with some tasters at the May 29, 2010, are horse owners, but membership is open Clifton Wine Festival. to all horse lovers. Although founded in Clifton, the society’s hundreds of members dealing with massive crowds on opening Sing with the now include people throughout Virginia, in 9650 Main St. weekend trying to see the latest big-budget other states and overseas. Their activities Fairfax blockbuster or superhero sequel can be a Barbershop Quartet www.cinemaartstheatre.com frustrating experience. Enter the University cover every base including recreational, Liberty Middle School social, educational and service. Art house cinemas are found all over Mall Theaters. Second-run movies in a the- Washington, D.C. But Fairfax Cinema Arts ater that’s not that far removed in quality 6801 Union Mill Road is every bit as adventurous and rewarding from the local megaplex. Adults pay $4 for Clifton Take a Hike as any spot in Dupont Circle. The theater a flick; kids 14-and-under, seniors 60-and- 703-938-3001 The Centreville chapter of the Society for Burke Lake Park features dramas, comedies and documen- over, and students with a GMU ID get in for the Preservation and Encouragement of 7315 Ox Road taries that loom outside the mainstream, $3. Every Tuesday, the movies are just $2 Barber Shop Quarter Singing was founded Fairfax Station offering moviegoers the chance to see films apiece. Keep in mind that the theater is cash in 1995 and formally chartered in 1996 as The American Hiking Association rates that win festival awards but that don’t have only. Call 703-273-0876 for more informa- the Centreville chapter of the Society for Burke Lake Park as one of the top 10 best the big-budget promotional push that stu- tion. the Preservation and Encouragement of fitness trails in the United States. The Burke dio films have. The theater also offers a Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Lake Loop follows the shoreline 4.7 miles menu that goes beyond the typical popcorn- Inc. The Sounds of America chorus com- around the lake. It’s a picturesque trail en- and-soda fare. Gourmet sandwiches, ice Music at Night petes in singing competitions in the Mid- hanced by the solitude of the lake. Perfect cream bars and smoothies are available, and Springfield District Nights Concert Atlantic District. Rehearsal is every Wednes- for a walk or a run. Visit there’s a lounge area to consume them be- Series day from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Liberty Middle www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/burkelake for fore the show if guests wish to do so. Call Burke Lake Park School. more information. 703-978-6991 for more information. 7315 Ox Road formation. Fairfax Station Not to be outdone by the Braddock Mixing Politics and Catch a Blockbuster, District’s concert series, the Springfield Dis- Discover Alternative trict premiered its own summer concert se- Drinks Miss the Crowds ries on Sept. 20, 2008 at Burke Lake Park. Drinking Liberally in Lorton Cinema University Mall Theaters The first full season of concerts began sum- Glory Days Grill Fairfax Cinema Arts Theater Braddock Road (Across from GMU) mer 2009. Park admission is free, but an $8 Fair City Mall Fairfax fee is charged for cars not registered in Movies are great. Movies are fun. But Fairfax County. See Explore, Page 17 16 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Insider’s Guide Explore the Area for New Things To Do From Page16 $5 per day or $8 for a 2 day pass with no is located on M Street and Wisconsin Av- tance away from its original site. It’s now a 9459 Lorton Market St. charge for under 18. The show features over enue in North West D.C. It’s home for high- museum, and a tribute to the area’s rich Lorton 200 vendors and dozens of tables with dif- fashion stores, outdoor bars and restau- railroad history. It features model train dis- A network of left-leaning progressives ferent holiday crafts, plus food for sale and rants, boat races, as well as some embas- plays and sponsors Civil War tours through- meets the first Wednesday of the month for (in previous years) the opportunity for chil- sies. out the year. Call 703-425-9225 for more liberal fellowship at 7 p.m. at Glory Days dren to get their picture taken with Santa Other landmarks include Dumbarton information. Grill, 9459 Lorton Market St., Lorton. RSVP Claus. Call 703-385-7858 for more infor- Oaks, where the United Nations was out- requested to [email protected]. mation. lined in 1944, and the oldest structure in D.C. — Georgetown Old Stone House. It is Debunk the Bunny Two Scoops in also the place where the movie ‘The Exor- Man Enjoy a Night Out at cist’ was filmed in 1973. The film’s famous Clifton, Please staircase scene was located between Pros- Bunny Man Bridge Fairfax Corner pect Street and M Street. Colchester Road Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot Monument Drive and Government Fairfax Station 7150 Main St. Center Parkway This suburban legend — involving, Clifton Fairfax Explore History among other things, the ghost of an escaped 703-830-2898 Fairfax Corner is a great area with a large convict and a vandal in a rabbit costume www.petersondepot.com collection of shops and restaurants, not to On the Rails terrorizing the neighborhood — dates back mention a movie theater, a gym for chil- Fairfax Station Railroad Museum to 1904. So is there a ghostly Bunny Man Get Crafty for the dren, and a studio for painting your own 11200 Fairfax Station Road haunting the one-lane cement covered pottery. Fairfax Corner also hosts tons of Fairfax Station bridge in Fairfax Station? Some folks swear Holidays events including their summer concert se- This museum houses artifacts and exhib- the bridge (and, for that matter, most of its from the Civil War, the Red Cross, and a Annual Holiday Craft Show ries held every Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Clifton) is haunted. Recently, a historian for collection of historic railroad memorabilia. Fairfax High School There are also various other events through- the Fairfax County Public Library published In 1975, a group of volunteers created a Fairfax out the year that can be found on their Web an essay that claimed the legend was noth- non-profit organization that sought to save www.fairfaxva.gov site at www.fairfaxcorner.com. ing more than rumors that spread after the Fairfax Station railroad depot, which Conducted annually at Fairfax High some guy in a bunny suit in the 1970s de- was the last operating railroad station in School, the Holiday Craft Show takes place cided to scare the locals and dabble in some Visit Georgetown Fairfax County. After collecting contribu- on the third Saturday of November from 10 vandalism. Curious locals frequently visit Bordered by the Potomac River, Rock tions from several civic and government a.m.-5 p.m. and third Sunday from 10 a.m.- the bridge around Halloween. Creek and Glover Park, Georgetown’s heart groups, the station was rebuilt a short dis- 3 p.m. Admission to last season’s event was

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all-region running back, defensive back and kick re- Rams’ offense will remain turner Jared Velasquez. The Rams will also need to run-oriented, but will add replace quarterback Michael LoPresti, cornerback Thomas Petrocci and four of five offensive line posi- option, shotgun. tions. While the team has several holes to fill, Taylor’s By Jon Roetman competitive, hard-working approach has the Rams The Connection believing they can maintain elite status. While many coaches have the first-team offense and defense work or the first time since the mid-1990s, some- against scout teams, Taylor has had the top units one not named Mark Bendorf is coaching practice against one another, a decision greeted with the Robinson Secondary football team. favorable reviews by two of the team’s top returning F athletes. That someone is former Woodson head coach Trey Taylor, “It pushes everybody to play who took over one of the North- harder,” senior defensive tackle ern Region’s top programs after “I have high hopes Andre Kendall said. “When you go Bendorf retired following the against [a] scout team, nothing’s 2010-11 school year. While replac- for them. I expect hard. You just have to know what ing a coach who guided a program you’re doing. Physically, it’s not to three state championship games them to be as good hard.” and a pair titles in 14 years pre- if not better than Senior running back and line- sents ample challenges, Taylor backer Joe Meier said practices seems to have earned the Rams’ last year’s group.” have been competitive. “You take more pride in what respect during the off-season and — Robinson head football the first week of practice. you’re doing when you’re going “It’s been great,” Taylor said af- coach Trey Taylor against higher-level guys,” he said. ter morning practice on Friday, “When you’re going against the Aug. 12. “I couldn’t have asked for more. Coach scout team, making big plays is not a big deal. When you put pride on the line, it’s a lot /The Connection Bendorf really left me in a good position in terms of it wasn’t a hostile takeover or anything. He helped more intense.” me in terms of answering my questions when I came Offensively, Robinson will continue to be run-ori- in, if I had questions about the kids or things they ented, though Taylor said the Rams will operate out had done in the past. To me, it was important to of the shotgun about half the time, a change from

Louise Krafft understand what they had done so I understood how the program’s wing-T past. When under center, the I wanted to implement my stuff.” team will line up in some I and flex formations. Tay- Robinson reached the region semifinals in lor said one of the biggest changes to the offense Bendorf’s final season, where the Rams suffered a would be running more option.

Photo by Photo heartbreaking 24-23 loss to eventual regional cham- At running back, seniors Tyrek Worrell and Meier Trey Taylor takes over as Robinson head football coach pion Lake Braddock. Several key players from that after spending seven seasons at Woodson, the final five Robinson team were lost to graduation, including See Head, Page 19 as the Cavaliers’ head coach. Quigley Replaces Nebrich as Lake Braddock QB

Senior uses father, brothers for support. team,” Poythress said. “We played 50, 7-on- 7 games with him at the controls and he By Jon Roetman next-in-line QB to continue the program’s answered the call, (going) 46-4, I think. … The Connection recent success. He’s a great decision-maker and his accu- Senior Tyler Quigley enters the 2011 sea- racy is really better than Nebrich’s. His

ichael Nebrich turned in one of son as the Bruins’ starting quarterback. He’s Photo by pocket elusiveness is very good, as well.” Mthe greatest careers in Virginia played the position for years, but found him- Quigley said he learned from his time as high school football history. The self stuck behind Nebrich on the depth a backup and is ready for his own chance former Lake Braddock quarterback passed chart. As a junior, Quigley completed 25 of to lead the Bruins. for a single-season state- 36 passes for 337 yards Craig Sterbutzel “I’m not feeling any pressure,” he said. record 3,831 yards as a and three touchdowns “I’ve been playing quarterback for awhile senior in 2010 and in limited playing time. and this offense is very dumbed down so amassed a record 4,968 “His pocket He also started at my receivers will make great catches. That’s all-purpose yards. He fin- elusiveness is very cornerback. all I’ve got to do is get the ball out there ished his career with Poythress said that and they’ll make the plays for me.” 10,740 yards of total of- good, as well.” neither the team’s ex- /The Connection While Quigley has the talent to play at a fense and produced 113 pectations nor the high level, he also has a family support sys- touchdowns while lead- — Lake Braddock head offense’s pass-happy tem to help him succeed. His twin brother, ing the Bruins to back-to- football coach Jim Poythress philosophy would Tanner Quigley, was an all-region receiver back Northern Region change as the 6-foot tall, as a junior, totaling 1,220 yards and 13 championships and a berth in the 2009 state 165-pound Quigley takes over. In fact, touchdowns, and will be Tyler’s top target championship game. Poythress said, the Bruins have added to this season. Nebrich is now a freshman signal caller their offense. Lake Braddock senior Tyler Quigley “It’s just like practice growing up,” Tyler at the University of Connecticut. While no “I think pressure is just something you put takes over at quarterback for Quigley said. “I’ve been throwing with him program wants to lose a player of that cali- on yourself. I don’t know that he’s compar- graduated standout Michael for 17 years in the back yard since I was ber, Lake Braddock head coach Jim ing himself to Michael Nebrich. He knows Nebrich. See New QB, Page 19 Poythress is confident in the ability of his he’s his own guy and he’s in charge of the 18 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Head Coach Taylor From Page 18

will receive most of the carries, while junior Jason Brown could also see time. “Tyrek’s shiftier, where Joe’s more the run-you-over guy,” Taylor said. “I think it’s tougher for defenses to prepare if they’ve got both types of kids to worry about.”

BOTH SOPHOMORE Avyn Johnson and junior Michael Hugney are vying for the starting quarterback position. “Neither one of them have varsity experience, but both can run [and] both throw OK,” Taylor said. “That’s really what’s going to define this is who can be more the complete (quarterback) because they both are really athletic and can run.” Seniors David Cook and Patrick Baker, and junior Turner Peterson are the team’s top receiving threats. Senior center Calvin Shade is the lone returning offensive lineman, though he might change positions. Defensively, the Rams will run a 4-3, anchored by a “fantastic” de- fensive line, Taylor said. Kendall and sophomore Jake Pinkston are the tackles, and senior Kyle Jenkins will start at one end position. Senior Nate Holyfield or junior Jake Shaffer will play the other end spot. Meier and senior Ethan Steen are starting linebackers, and junior Griffin Caparelli and Holyfield could also see time. Baker is a starter in the secondary. “This has been a very defensive-minded school over the years and that’s something we want to keep going,” Taylor said. “In my opinion, it’s one of the best groups that we’ve ever coached. … I have high hopes for them. I expect them to be as good if not better than lat year’s group.” Robinson will host a scrimmage against Hylton on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., and travel to Edison for a scrimmage on Aug. 26. The Rams open the regular season with a home game against Stone Bridge on Sept. 1 and begin Concorde District play at home against Westfield on Sept. 23. “In other people’s opinions, [our expectations] might have” changed, Meier said. “But we still expect to be a powerhouse.” COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by me.” John 14:6 The Spirit of New QB for LB The Living From Page 18 Christ Ministry born. It’s fun. It’s just like backyard football.” Offering teaching, healing and Quarterbacks and receivers are supposed to be on the same the prophetic word of god page, but Tanner Quigley said he and his brother are on a Please join us for Prayer & Bible Study Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 pm. Sunday different level. Worship Service is held from 9:30 to 11 am in “I think we’ve got a little twin connection going on,” Tan- Woodside Plaza, 14505 Jefferson Davis Hwy., ner Quigley said. “He knows where I’m going to be. He knows Unit 9, Woodbridge, VA Sharon Fernandez, Pastor • 703-568-5647 I’m going to catch the ball.” Baha’i Faith Baha’is of Fairfax County Tyler and Tanner’s father, Greg Quigley, and older brother, Southwest…703-912-1719 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. B.J. Quigley, are each entering their third season as assis- Baptist Jubilee Antioch Baptist Church… 703-455-7041 tants on the Lake Braddock coaching staff. Advice or instruc- 703-425-0940 Christian Center Clifton Baptist Church… Sunday School Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom tion aren’t far away if Tyler or Tanner Quigley have ques- 703-263-1161 tions after practice. Community Baptist Church… b 9:15 AM Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM 703-250-9060 Sunday School 10:10 AM Tyler Quigley has “got to be himself. He’s not Michael Fairfax Baptist Temple… Worship Service Sunday Evening - Realtime Service Nebrich,” Greg said. “He’s not going to be Michael Nebrich. 703-323-8100 & Youth 6 PM Harvest Assembly 10:30 AM Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM He does things differently.” Baptist Church… 703-799-7868 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule B.J. Quigley was a three-year starter at quarterback for visit our website: www.jccag.org Hope Baptist Church… www.calvaryfamily.com Lake Braddock and graduated in 2002. In terms of advice, 703-799-5155 b 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Jerusalem “Continuing the ministry of Christ Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 he said keeping his cool would be important for Tyler Quigley Baptist Church… on earth” “Experience the Difference” 703-278-8166 while playing quarterback. Shiloh Baptist Church… Cranford United Methodist “I think both Tyler and Tanner, our whole family, is extra 703-550-8557 Congregación La Cena Del The Spirit of The Living Christ Ministry… Virginia Korean Baptist Church Señor…703-550-1204 Church…703-339-5382 703-568-5647 competitive,” B.J. Quigley said. “Sometimes that gets the 703-425-1972 Episcopal Non-Denominational Pentecostal better of us. One thing that [Nebrich] did for us is he’s really Buddhist St. Peter’s in the Woods… Grace Bible Church… Christ Pentecostal International Ekoji Buddhist Temple…. 703-503-9210 703-339-7292 Church…703-339-2119 competitive but he was able to keep his cool and his poise. 703-239-1200 Pohick Church…703-339-6579 Gunston Bible Church… First United Pentecostal Church… There’s a way to be competitive and hate losing and” still Catholic Lutheran 703-339-5395 703-339-2402 St. Clare of Assisi…703-266-1310 Living Savior Iglesia La Gran Comision Presbyterian know how to stay cool. St. Raymond Penafort… Lutheran Church Asambleas De Dios… Clifton Presbyterian Church… 703-440-0535 703-352-1421 703-541-0816 703-830-3175 Lake Braddock will open the regular season on Friday, Sept. Church of God Methodist New Hope Church…703-971-4673 Seoul Presbyterian Church…703-764-1310 2, at 7:30 p.m., at home against Centreville and will begin Church of the Living God Christ Church of Fairfax New Jerusalem Temple of Sikh of No. Va.…703-250-7980 Patriot District play on Sept. 9 at Annandale. Station…703-690-3401 Worship…703-593-6153 Sikh Foundation of Virginia…703-323-8849 To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 19 Insider’s Guide 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m.

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