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Forest to Table From left, Tom Dalton of Spring- field and Bob Hunters share venison chili at Flanagan of Fairfax Station Lorton Community Action Center. are members of Suburban White- By Tim Peterson son, frozen and vacuum-packed for guests tail Management The Connection to make into hamburgers, pasta sauce, tacos of Northern or, of course, chili. Virginia, an ob Flanagan of Fairfax Station and “To be able to donate the deer in one way organization of BTom Dalton of Springfield serve up or another is fulfilling,” Flanagan said at bowhunters who samples of two styles of chili, just the chili-tasting on March 28. This is the provide a free like a vendor at a grocery store. Except their second year the two men have done such service of con- chili — each man is responsible for one pot, an event at LCAC. trolling deer either sweet and spicy or mild and chunky Dalton added that it means a lot they’re population on — is made with local venison. And the gro- able to help people locally with their hunt- private property cery store is actually the Lorton Commu- ing, as well as chipping away at the over- and suburban nity Action Center food pantry. abundance of deer in the area. development. The men are members of Suburban The men said the mild winter made for a Whitetail Management of Northern Vir- good hunting season, though the flip side But with more deer around, that often pick up one type of meat, now they’re will- ginia, an organization of bowhunters who they’re seeing a significant increase in the means more damage to private gardens, as ing to try several kinds. That’s carried over provide a free service of controlling deer fawn ratio already this spring. Based on well as dangerous collisions with vehicles. to vegetables as well, Patterson said, aided population on private property and subur- that, they expect about a 20 percent in- by nutrition and cooking demonstration ban development. Flanagan estimates they crease in deer this year over 2016. AFTER THE VENISON CHILI DEBUT classes LCAC offers. harvest about 600 deer annually from “We need more private landowners and at LCAC last year, executive director Linda Patterson said they’ve actually seen a 10 around Fairfax County. He calls that “a small agencies to buy into the idea of manage- Patterson said it really opened doors for percent decrease in food pantry usage over dent” in the county’s exploding population. ment,” Flanagan said. Fairfax County man- people trying new things. That’s especially this time last year. Around Christmas they From that harvest, the hunters have the ages its own lands, including allowing hunt- valuable when they can’t always predict were serving about 250 families each week. deer processed and distribute excess veni- ers on to parks at specific times. which meat they’ll have donated from one Then it went down to 230 for a few weeks, son among friends, the Hunters for the Hun- “Most people either don’t know about of the area grocery stores. now it’s around 190-210. gry organization and LCAC. [deer management services] or don’t want “They’ve become adventurous,” she said, She attributes the change to fear caused Several times per month, SWM drops of it,” he continued, “they like seeing the deer “it’s helped broaden their horizons.” Where between 60 and 80 pounds of ground veni- around.” some guests of the pantry would only ever See Venison, Page 5

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With a recent rise in hate crimes taking place across the country, Attor- Fairfax County Chief of Police Edwin Roessler (right) said there were 83 ney General Mark Herring has addressed the issue at numerous events hate “events” in the county last year, and 60 in 2015. Most of these, he in Fairfax County already in 2017. said, involve graffiti and hate speech. Community and faith leaders, elected United Response to Hate officials speak about hate speech, bias incidents and hate crimes. By Tim Peterson The Connection Speakers ore than 100 people filled Speakers at the “United Response to Hate Speech, Bias Incidents and Hate Crimes” the Ernst Cultural Center at included: Northern Virginia Commu- ❖ th M Photos by U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, 11 Congressional District nity College’s Annandale ❖ Mark Herring, Attorney General Campus on Sunday, March 26, to hear more ❖ Sharon Bulova, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors than a dozen elected and faith leaders, as ❖ Imam Johari Abdul Malik, Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center

well as representatives from local organi- Tim Peterson ❖ Giulio Arseni, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Civil Rights Division zations speak about hate speech, bias inci- ❖ Steven Gordon, Assistant U.S. Attorney dents and hate crimes. ❖ Seth Gordon-Lipkin, Education Director, Anti-Defamation League With a recent rise in hate crimes taking ❖ Rev. Dr. Steven Hyde, Ravensworth Baptist Church place across the country, Attorney General ❖ Rabbi David Kalender, Congregation Olam Tikvah Mark Herring has addressed the issue at /The Connection ❖ Dr. Mary Ann Panarelli, Fairfax County Public Schools numerous events in Fairfax County already ❖ Rev. Carlos Penaloza, Ekklesia Church in 2017. ❖ Col. Ed Roessler Jr., Fairfax County Chief of Police “There is a lot of fear out there,” Herring ❖ Rev. Lisa Rzepka, John Calvin Presbyterian Church said. “I have felt it.” ❖ Kenneth Saunders, Director, Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Herring spoke about a web page he cre- Programs ated for his website located at ❖ Rabbi Amy Schwartzman, Temple Rodef Shalom www.nohateva.com, dealing specifically Dr. Mary Ann Panarelli, Fairfax with hate crimes: how are they defined, how County Public Schools director for to report one, what are resources for vic- Intervention and Prevention Ser- tims. vices, said building youth resil- Roessler said there were 83 hate “events” cluding hateful acts against one another. Herring’s page defines hate crimes as iency, helping them to believe in in the county last year, and 60 in 2015. Most Panarelli spoke about the importance of those “committed against a person or prop- themselves, can prevent a variety of these, he said, involve graffiti and hate mentors in the community, that “every child erty motivated in whole or in part by an of things, including hateful acts speech. needs to have an adult that cares and is offender’s bias against a race, religion, dis- against one another. “Around the country, hate and bias are trusting,” whether that be a teacher, par- ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, everywhere, including around this county,” ent, or community member who reaches or gender identity.” or experienced. Roessler said, “We will not tolerate this in out. In 2015, the site states, there were a re- Giulio Arseni, Supervisory Special Agent, Fairfax County.” The program also included expressions of ported 155 such crimes in Virginia. FBI Civil Rights Division, helped explain the Roessler urged residents to engage with the Golden Rule from 10 different religions, Herring said he wanted every Virginian difference between hate speech and a hate their local police districts; that FCPD rep- including Bahá’ísm, Buddhism, Hinduism, to know they have rights he is working to crime, particularly with regards to the First resentatives would come out to Islam and Judaism. protect, and that professionals in his office Amendment. homeowners’ association meetings, to other Religious leaders also discussed explor- are there to “defend, keep families safe and “Many times you can do nothing about local groups, to show they care, take respon- ing community solutions to hate speech and seek justice.” speech,” Arseni said, “Where does it cross sibility and investigate any hate events. crimes. Steven Gordon, Assistant U.S. Attorney, the line?” Dr. Mary Ann Panarelli, Fairfax County More information about bias crime com- defined harassment in the context of civil Speech becomes a hateful act, in the eyes Public Schools director for Intervention and mitted in Fairfax County is available rights and federal laws, and encouraged of law he said, “when it shows serious in- Prevention Services, said building youth through Chief Roessler’s website at anyone to contact him directly with com- tent to commit violence against another.” resiliency, helping them to believe in them- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/crime/ plaints regarding harassment they’ve seen Fairfax County Chief of Police Edwin selves, can prevent a variety of things, in- biascrime.htm. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2017 ❖ 3 News

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United Airlines employees May Hester and Jeff Lattea assist Felix Reges “Captain” Julia Ferguson, a 16-year-old from Lorton, required some and mom Ina Laemmerzahl of Reston to “check-in” to their “Wings for extra assistance to try out the Number One seat on the plane, but once All” simulated flight travel experience at Dulles International Airport. in place, she was ready to go.

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By Andrea Worker furt, Germany. Callens has volunteered with The Connection “Wings for All” before and said she wouldn’t have missed this opportunity, “no matter lenn Reges and Ina what.” Laemmerzahl are planning on Kelsi’s mom, Ann, was thrilled at how taking their 9-year-old son, things were going. Up to now, she wasn’t G sure how her daughter would react to the Felix Reges, on a trip to Colo- rado. Many couples would simply book their noises, the lines, and the typical whirlwind flights, a hotel room and the rental car and of humanity that can be found at the air- when the day arrived would be off to the port. “There have been no plane trips,” she airport for a fun-filled family vacation, but said. She’s thought about a trip to Maine, things are a bit more complicated for this just for the peace and the beauty, or maybe Reston family. Felix has autism and is le- a trip to see family in Chicago. “I think we gally blind. His parents were worried how can really start thinking about those trips they would manage the challenges of travel now.” by air, and how Felix would react to an ex- Robbie Frost, an 11-year-old from perience that has been known to cause Centreville, didn’t seem too shy or really too bothered by the wait at the gate. Sur- stress even for the most prepared travellers. Giovanni Solis-Sosa of Manassas rounded by his grandparents Marsha and The “Wings for All” program’s latest of- wasn’t so sure about the jetway Lawrence Frost, from Springfield, and ac- fering was one way to take a dry run at the portion of the “Wings for All” companied by his brother Tanner, Robbie travel adventure. travel practice as he made his way Kelsi Da Re gives her “Wings for had one word for the day’s activities so far: The Metropolitan Washington Airports to the plane with his family, but his All” travel rehearsal a “thumbs “Awesome!” Authority (MWAA) teamed up with non- smiles returned once he was safely up” as she boards the United plane profit The Arc, local chapter The Arc of on board. for a simulated flight. Northern Virginia, United Airlines, Travel- AT LAST, the call was given to begin board- ers Aid, MarketPlace Development, and the ing and everyone lined up according to their Transportation Security Administration teered to work this event several times. “I tion, the passing through the monitors, and, boarding pass group number. The walk (TSA) to simulate a typical airport travel love doing this,” he said. “If it helps give in one or two cases, a wave of the wand, down the jetway did bring on a few frowns, experience for people with intellectual and these families the confidence to take trips but the piece of the pre-flight travel puzzle especially from Giovanni Solis-Sosa, but for developmental disabilities. they may have avoided, it’s worth every that had worried many the most, went off the youngster from Manassas, there were About 125 people — participants with minute.” without a hitch and it was on to the sub- too many interesting things to check out differing special needs and their family To gain that kind of confidence is why way to Terminal C. once he and his family had found their seats, members — arrived at Dulles International Lauren Gibson brought her 8-year-old son At Gate C12 there was the wait that sea- so smiles once again became the order of Airport on Saturday, March 25 and were Aiden out to participate in the program. soned travelers have come to expect, as the day. guided through the travel process by an Where would Aiden take his flight if given planes are maintained and crews come The all-volunteer flight crew were pre- army of volunteers clad in neon-green t- the choice? Without hesitation, the young- aboard. Not part of the regular routine, pared for their special passengers. Several shirts and directed by dozens of like-col- ster declared “Disney World!” however, was the visit of First Officer Julie of the participants had to be carefully trans- ored posters with directional arrows and ad- With boarding passes for United “Flight Callens, who circled the gate area and in- ferred from their own wheelchairs onto spe- ditional instructions. 2839 to Baltimore” in hand, the “passen- troduced herself to all of her passengers, cial “aisle chairs” that can fit in the narrow gers” then made their way to the TSA check- offering souvenir wing pins and a smile. cabin space, and then transferred again into AT THE UNITED check-in kiosks, United points. Some accommodations for wheel- At first, Kelsi Da Re, 11, was too shy to their assigned seats. At the end of the employee May Hester helped each partici- chairs had to be made. A back brace posed accept Callens’ overtures and her gifts, but “flight,” this process had to be performed pant use the screens to enter their informa- a momentary delay. A few of the parents before long the girl, who had travelled from in reverse, but was accomplished with mini- tion and her colleague Jeff Lattea printed and guardians looked somewhat anxious, Haymarket to experience the travel re- mal fuss and discomfort for the passenger. out boarding passes. Lattea, whose mother concerned that their participant would be- hearsal, was chatting with ease with the Janene Shaw, the Dulles Terminal opera was a special education teacher, has volun- come distressed at the on-and-off shoe ac- pilot, who was fresh off a flight from Frank- See Wings for All, Page 10

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To the Editor: important to repeat the meme du Brett Moss health care choice when it will cut Debbie Funk I’m a little late in getting back jour. Burke health insurance for millions of National Sales to this but I was deeply disap- Mr. Connolly surely knows that people. Trumpcare is a greater risk 703-778-9444 pointed in the article, “Standing the locus of anti-Israel activity in to our security than a foreign [email protected] Together Against Hate,” by Tim the United States is Mr. Connolly’s Trumpcare is agent because it will cripple the David Griffin Peterson (Connection, March 9- Democratic Party along with lib- source of our success, our people. Marketing Assistant Greater Threat 703-778-9431 15). eral groups on campuses. We, enlisted (wo)men, govern- [email protected] He summarizes U.S. Rep. Gerry And Mr. Saslaw is aware that the ment workers, technology innova- Connolly and state Sen. Dick center of political agitation is the Than Russia tors, doctors, teachers, artists and Editor & Publisher Saslaw being anything but “Resistance” movement in the To the Editor: police officers should all exercise Mary Kimm “united” at a gathering to con- Democratic party and its allies to Do we care about Russia? We our choice to grant everyone ac- [email protected] demn threats against local Jewish the left. It is Trump supporters should. But while the FBI investi- cess to health care by rejecting the @MaryKimm community centers. Unless by who are attacked by masked an- gates whether Trump’s campaign GOP proposal. Executive Vice President united, the reporter means they archistic “Black Block” profes- worked with a known enemy to In Northern Virginia we know Jerry Vernon mutually reinforced each other’s sional protesters and agitators. intervene in our elections, I am better. In the districts where rep- 703-549-0004 talking point? 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Local national parks like Theodore Roosevelt Island are ideal for family staycations, says Lois Stover, Ph.D. of Marymount University. Backyard Adventure

“A lot of adults assume that kids Ideas for a want a big trip, but a lot of times a kid will say, ‘I want to blow spring break bubbles in the back yard.’ It’s im- portant for children to have a say family in how the family uses its free time,” said Carolyn Lorente, Ph.D., staycation. professor of psychology at North- By Marilyn Campbell ern Virginia Community College. The Connection Among the recommendations that Stover offers are activities at or Katie Wendel, a spring one’s neighborhood library and break vacation this year trips to indoor public swimming F pools. For animal-loving families won’t mean loading up the car and driving several hundred the National Zoo offers beasts miles or waiting in long lines at ranging from elephants and eagles the airport. While the Bethesda to tigers and frogs. mother of five is planning to en- “Get outside and take the fam- joy some relaxing downtime with ily to one of the lesser known na- her family, she won’t venture far tional parks, like Prince William, from home. or walk the C&O Canal,” said Sto- “We’re going to be tourists this ver. year and visit the monuments and There’s also Gravelly Point Park museums in Washington. We’re near Reagan Washington National also going to try to find every av- Airport in Arlington, which is ideal enue in the city that’s named after for family picnics, games of a state,” said Wendel. “If you think kickball or simply watching air- about it, there’s so much to do in planes take off and land. this area that we all take for “If it’s warm, do a beach day in granted. You really don’t have to the backyard [or] set up an indoor leave the area to feel like you’re mini-golf course with Nerf balls in another city.” [or use] Wiffle balls and bats,” said From museum exhibits to adven- Stover. “Have a dance party, a sci- ture centers, a goldmine of family ence day. Have a ‘Today is Blue, getaways abounds locally. There or whatever color works, Day,’ so are even activities for family bond- everyone wears blue, all foods are ing available without leaving blue, you ride the blue line Metro home. just to see where it goes, [for ex- “Ask the kids what they would ample].” like to do. Involve them and give The U.S. Botanic Garden Con- [them] a choice. Whatever it is servatory on the National Mall is they suggest, come up with a plan where Stephanie Kleinman is plan- to document their adventure so ning to take her twin daughters they can share it with grandpar- during spring break. ents or siblings away at college, “The girls call it a museum for said Lois Stover, Ph.D., dean, plants, and it’s neat to go from the School of Education and Human desert to the jungle all within one Services at Marymount University. building,” said Kleinman who lives “Let them help plan the Metro in McLean. “We’ll probably check route or just look at the Metro map out some of the other museums and randomly pick a station and while we’re downtown.” explore that area.” See Spring Break, Page 9 8 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Family Connection

can really be good.” Spring Break Advanced planning is a key to making that time spent together meaningful, advises From Page 8 Lorente. “A lot of times people say they’re There are times when a staycation can taking a staycation and they end up doing be more relaxing than travel, says Lorente. chores around the house. And everybody is “If you look at the list of the top 100 stres- on their electronics,” she said. “But it’s re- sors in life, taking a vacation is on the list,” ally about family bonding and everyone she said. coming together and creating shared expe- “A staycation, when done with purpose, riences as a family.” Faith Notes

Send notes to the Connection at south@ Worship Service at 11 a.m., and Wednesday connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778- Bible Study at 7 p.m. Women, Men, and Youth 9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements Bible Studies are on the third Tuesday of each should be submitted at least two weeks prior to month at 7 p.m. A Spiritual Gifts Service is the the event. first Friday of every month at 7 p.m. One God Ministry has ministries for youth, Congregation Adat Reyim, an indepen- men, women, couples, music and singles. 703- dent Jewish congregation, offers services Friday 591-6161 or www.onegodministry.org. at 8 p.m., Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and Maariv minyan at 7:30 p.m. Hebrew School is Sundays Faith Communities in Action meets the from 9-11:15 for K-6th graders and Mondays first Wednesday of every other month from 2- from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for 3rd-6th graders. Adat 4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Reyim is located at 6500 Westbury Oaks Court Center, Conference Rooms 2 and 3, 12000 Gov- in Springfield. 703-569-7577 or HYPERLINK ernment Center Parkway, Fairfax. http://www.adatreyim.org www.adatreyim.org. The Bahá’ís of Fairfax County South- west offers “Interfaith Devotions: World Peace Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak and Unity” for the general public on Saturdays. Leather Drive in Burke, worship services are These free devotional gatherings meet at the Saturday Coffeehouse at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays Pohick Regional Library, Room #1, 6450 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sydenstricker Road, Burke, 22015. www.BurkePresChurch.org. St. Leo the Great in Fairfax hosts “Night One God Ministry Church, 4280/4282 of Praise” the first Saturday of each month, fea- Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, now has a Web site turing praise music and Eucharist adoration at with news, events, training, conferences, fellow- 7 p.m. Located at 3704 Old Lee Highway in ship programs and more. Early Morning Service Fairfax. is at 8 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday

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Commission for Women Excelling in Business and Labor honors trailblazers. By Tim Peterson The Connection

onstance “Connie” Cordovilla remembers signing up for col- Clege courses in the mid-’60s and being interested in taking Photos by electrical engineering. “Nice girls go into English,” her counselor told her. “What makes you think I’m a nice girl?” she said she responded. Tim Peterson Cordovilla is associate director, Human Rights and Community Relations, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFL-CIO. She was recognized as one of seven “Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business” for 2017 by /The Connection the Fairfax County Commission for Women. The recognition ceremony was resched- uled due to snow and held Wednesday, March 22 at the county government center. Sondra Seba Hemenway, women’s com- mission vice chair and at-large commis- sioner, said the evening was about recog- Seven women from around Fairfax County were recognized March 22 as “Trailblazing Women in Labor and nizing how women had made significant Business” by the Fairfax County Commission for Women. From left are Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter contributions in labor and business, and had Mill), Siobhan Green, Ashley W. Chen, Connie Constance Cordovilla, Staci L. Redmon, Lovey Hammel, an impact on history and the lives of oth- Patricia “Pat” Saah Bayliss, Board Chairman Sharon Bulova and Sondra Seba Hemenway. ers. “Women have always worked, and not always been paid the same, or at all,” Seba front and center,” said honoree Patricia “Pat” Hemenway said. “This year we’ve identified Saah Bayliss, former executive director, of- Chairman seven truly remarkable women” to recog- fice manager and secretary, American Fed- Sharon Bulova nize. This year was the first for which the eration of State, County and Municipal (right) and commission accepted nominations for hon- Employees (AFSCME). “These are some Supervisor Cathy orees. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors things we need to be more aware of.” Hudgins (D- chairman Sharon Bulova said her path for Bulova and Hudgins helped present a Hunter Mill), being elected and serving as both a super- Board of Supervisors proclamation naming left, helped visor and chairman — as a woman — was March 2017 Virginia Women’s History present a Board made easier by “strong women who came Month. of Supervisors before me.” Previous chairs Jean Packard, In addition to Cordovilla and Saah proclamation Audrey Moore and Kate Hanley helped resi- Bayliss, the other award honorees include: naming March dents to be more comfortable with women ❖ Dolores Trevino-Gerber, First Vice Presi- 2017 Virginia representing them in local government. dent, NOVA Labor Federation; Secretary, Women’s History “But there’s still work to do,” Bulova said. Tenants-Workers United Month. Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter ❖ Staci L. Redmon, president, CEO and Mill) added they need to “work to make owner, Strategy and Management Services, ❖ Siobhan Green, co-owner, CEO, Lead Enterprises, Inc. certain, continue to see that everyone has Inc. Technology and Open Data Strategist, More information about the Commission the opportunity to excel.” ❖ Ashley W. Chen, president and CEO, Sonjara, Inc. For Women’s 2017 honorees is available “This year, women’s rights and issues are ActioNet ❖ Lovey Hammel, president, Employment online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cfw. Wings for All: Practice Flight at Dulles International

From Page 4 When the “We’ve reached our cruising wheel. ippines. “It’s a long flight and Ryle has a tions coordinator who was on hand altitude” announcement was made, those lot of medications,” said Erwin Lai. “We throughout the event, said that the air- able and who wished to do so were allowed AFTER THE ON-BOARD ADVENTURE, were worried, so we looked it up and port and many of the airlines were to move about the cabin for some explora- the newly-minted air travelers returned to that is where we found out about this pleased to accept training from Kymberly tion. Flight attendant Rosemary Koenig said the main terminal and the baggage claim program.” The Arc of Northern Virginia’s DeLoatche, The Arc of Northern Virginia’s that airplane bathrooms have caused anxi- area — a few of the passengers had checked DeLoatche urges the families of anyone travel training project coordinator. As ety for some special needs passengers be- bags that were awaiting their arrival near with intellectual and/or developmental part of her duties, DeLoatche teaches air- ing such a small space, and equipped with Carousel 2 — and a luncheon where they disabilities to contact them for assistance port personnel how best to interact with louder-than-normal flushing mechanisms, were joined by many of the staff, volunteers for any of their needs, concerns or ques- special needs passengers, how to allevi- so the fliers are welcomed to check them and the crew of Flight 2839. tions. A “Wings for All” event is planned ate many of their fears and make the out during this travel walk-through. MWAA media relations specialist Andrew for the fall at Reagan National Airport, experience the best possible for all. There was one added bonus to the “Wings Tull, who also joined the day’s “flight” hopes so more special passengers can become Once everyone was safely belted in, the for All” journey that isn’t part of a typical to help make more people aware of pro- real-life travelers. Learn more about The crew did their checks and the “flight” was travel experience — the chance to visit the grams like “Wings for All.” Rizza and Erwin Arc of Northern Virginia at underway, courtesy of an “engine-in-op- cockpit. Many braved the close quarters for Lai of Fairfax only found out about the event www.thearcofnova.org. eration” soundtrack that was played over a chance to see the heart of their flying a few days earlier, when they were research- As for Felix Reges, he passed all steps the PA system. Just a few minutes after machine, and a lucky few, like 16-year-old ing the regulations regarding medications of the simulated travel day with flying “take-off” the cabin crew offered a bev- Julia Ferguson from Lorton, even climbed on flights. They want to take their 2-year- colors and is ready for that family trip erage service. into the captain’s seat and tried out the old son Ryle to visit their family in the Phil- to Colorado.

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From left, volunteers Katie Harrison, Isabelle Smith and Jenna Hajji help remove graffiti from the Lorton Park & Ride lot on March 25. Lions Cleanup Graffiti At Lorton Park & Ride raffiti isn’t art, it’s a crime. That’s Joe Chudzik with the Lions said that in Gthe message the Mason Neck Li- the past, they would report graffiti to Fairfax ons Club is trying to remind people County Police, and at one point received of as they’ve coordinated several graffiti re- some donated paint from the Sheriff’s Of- moval projects in the Lorton and Mason fice. Neck area over the past couple of years. “Now, we just buy the latex water emul- The group’s latest was March 25, when sion paint at Home Depot and organize the seven members and volunteers completed volunteers for each graffiti removal project,” a graffiti removal project at the Lorton park Chudzik said in an email. “The Mason Neck and ride commuter lot on Gunston Cove Lions Club supplies the painting equipment, Road. gloves, bottled water and certificates of For the project, they used paint rollers on appreciation to the volunteers.” extension polls to apply an acrylic emul- The next Mason Neck Lions project is a sion paint to the concrete facility walls that stream cleanup at Pohick Square on April face the railroad right-of-way. The volun- 22. Volunteers are asked to meet at teers also collected 10 bags of litter waste Timerand Court, Pohick Square HOA, for and other debris from the area. the cleanup lasting from 9 a.m. until noon. Before that, the Lions organized a simi- For more information, call 571-642-6000. lar project at the Furnace Road railroad un- derpass in Mason Neck. — Tim Peterson

Arij Zafar helps remove graffiti with the Mason Neck Lions Club at the Lorton Park & Ride lot.

Seven Mason Neck Lions Club members and volunteers completed a graffiti removal project at the Lorton park and ride commuter lot on Gunston Cove Road. They used paint rollers on extension polls to apply an acrylic emulsion paint to the concrete facility walls that face the railroad right-of-way. Volunteers also collected 10 bags of litter waste and other debris from the area. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2017 ❖ 11 Entertainment

Send notes to the Connection at Forgotten Fairfax Lecture. 11 a.m. connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or at City of Fairfax Regional Library, call 703-778-9416. The deadline is the 10360 North St., Fairfax. Forgotten Festival Returns to Mosaic Friday prior to the next paper’s publica- Fairfax Presents Beacon Field and tion at noon. Dated announcements Hybla Valley Airports: A Talk by should be submitted at least two weeks Anna Marie Hicks and Harry P. prior to the event. Lehman. Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library or Film and music festival at 703-293-6227, ext. 4. ONGOING Job Fair for Teens. Noon-2 p.m. at Mosaic’s Angelika Theater West Springfield High School, 6100 “Her Story” Art Exhibition. Through Rolling Road, Springfield. Visit April 2, gallery hours are Mon.-Fri: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun: 12-5 p.m. at the April 10-23. teenjobfair.htm for more. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 By David Siegel Kite Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Workhouse Way, Lorton. Show Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, The Connection focuses on how women have a role in Mason Neck. A day of kite flying and inspiring and shaping our society. children’s activities, crafts, and Visit www.workhousearts.org. guided tours. Kites will be available elebrating the film lover and filmmaker, for purchase in the museum shop. Fairfax’s home-grown Northern Virginia $10 adults; $8 children 6-18, C FRIDAY/MARCH 31 (NOVA) International Film and Music Fes- complimentary admission for Friends Bingo. 7 p.m. at the Fairfax Volunteer of Gunston Hall. Call 703-550-9220 tival returns for its third year at Mosaic’s state-of- Fire Department) 4081 University or email [email protected]. the-art Angelika Film Center. This year’s festival will The Festival will present a “Legend Drive. Fairfax. Benefits the Fairfax Award” to Eduardo Sanchez, who is best Volunteer Fire Department. Visit be two-weeks in length with added events aimed at www.fairfaxva.gov/ for more. MONDAY/APRIL 3 the music aficionado. known for his ground-breaking film, “The Dance Gala Concert. 8 p.m. at Funday Monday The 2017 NOVA Festival will use its two weeks to Blair Witch Project.” George Mason University Center for . 10:30 a.m. at Old the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, screen more films and have more sessions on the Fairfax. The Gala Concert is Mason Fairfax. A variety of children’s activities and entertainment business-side for area filmmakers, screenwriters, and This year the festival will present a “Legend Award” Dance Company’s crowning season those interested in cinema production and distribu- to Eduardo Sanchez, who is best known for his event featuring “Second to Last,” by including music, movement, story Alejandro Cerrudo, “Mass,” by Robert telling, performances, crafts, and tion. ground-breaking film, “The Blair Witch Project.” Battle, “Balance/Imbalance,” by Soon more. Children of all ages. Free and open to the public, donations are “We’re thrilled that the acclaimed Northern Vir- At last year’s festival Red Zeppelin Productions, a Ho Park, and a new work by Susan ginia International Film and Music Festival is return- Springfield-based film company, had its feature- Shields. $10-$25. Call 703-993-8794 gratefully appreciated. Call 703-385- or email [email protected].. 7858 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ ing to Fairfax County this year, as it is an exceptional length film “TRI” screened at the festival. In a recent culturalarts for more. demonstration of the art and culture that embodies interview, Theodore A. Adams III, President, Red MARCH 31-APRIL 1 this region,” Barry Biggar, President & CEO of Visit Zeppelin Productions said the festival offers an op- TUESDAY/APRIL 4 Spring Children’s Consignment Fairfax, the official destination marketing organiza- portunity “to meet and collaborate with distributors, Burke Historical Society Research Sale. Friday at 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Seminar. 7 p.m. at Burke Centre tion of Fairfax County. financiers and award-winning filmmakers from the Cameron United Methodist Church, “A film festival of this caliber is not only important US and from around the world.” 3130 Franconia Road. Some items Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road. are half price on Saturday. Email Featuring Bob Patrick, former to our visitors, but also greatly contributes to the The film “TRI” is a drama about the first-time [email protected] for more. director of the Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of quality of life of our triathlete who was inspired Artist Reception. 7-9 p.m. at Village residents,” added by a cancer patient. The Gallery, 3950 University Drive, Congress. Free. Email Fairfax. The “I Still Dream Of You” [email protected] for more. Biggar. film was meant to “teach, paintings encompass the time from “Our NOVA Interna- Where & When inspire and invoke action,” 2002 onward and are the artist’s APRIL 4-MAY 30 tional Film and Music Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival at noted Adams. In an age attempt to come to grips with the Angelika Film Center, Mosaic District, 2911 District Ave., Storytime in the Park tragedy of losing a child in infancy. . Tuesdays, Festival showcases the Fairfax. Film screenings April 10-23. Tickets: $15. Seminars when films are screened 10:30 a.m. at Old Town Square. The exhibition will run from April 1- and panels tickets on acting, screenwriting, film production Fairfax. Visit fairfaxva.gov/parksrec creative talents in the beyond a traditional movie 29. Visit www.fairfaxartleague.net or local area. It offers an and distribution $20. Black tie awards evening $80. Tickets house, Adams added that call 703-409-5061. or call 703-385-7858. opportunity to see and details at www.novafilmfest.com or call 703-960-1970. “TRI” has been available on films before they are digital platforms for view- SATURDAY/APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 National Walking Day screened nationally.” said Fernando Mico, festival ing; it all started with the NOVA Festival. Yard Sale. 8 a.m. at Green Acres . 10:30 a.m.-1 Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. p.m. at Springfield Town Center, founder. “The Festival is an opportunity for filmmak- Both Mico and Adams suggested that beyond see- Proceeds benefit the 2017 City of 6500 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield. American Heart ers to display their work in a competitive setting as ing new movies another reason to take in the North- Fairfax Independence Day well as learn the important business-side of the film ern Virginia Film and Music Festival is the opportu- Celebration. Donated items may be Association and Sheehy Auto Stores dropped off at Green Acres on Friday, are hosting a prize-filled walking industry.” nity “to network with fellow artist and film-goers.” course at the Springfield Town March 31st between 5–8 p.m. Call Center. Visit heart.org/ 703-385-7858 for more. nationalwalkingday. for more. at Knights of Columbus Hall, (behind book, “Nation of Nations: A Great 2017 Laps for Learning. 8:30 a.m. at THURSDAY/APRIL 6 St. Leo the Great Church), 3700 Old American Immigration Story,” a Rolling Valley Elementary School, EGG-STREME Night Egg Hunt. 7 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Proceeds to study of several immigrant families in 6703 Barnack Drive, West APRIL 5-MAY 10 p.m. at the Civil War Interpretive fraternal and charity fund-raising Fairfax County and the challenges Springfield. Raise funds, get healthy Adventures in Learning Center, 3610 Old Lee Highway, organization that supports and upheavals the new arrivals and and support the school PTA. All . Each Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fairfax. Bring a flashlight and a bag/ Alzheimer’s, Cooley’s Anemia, and their communities faced. Call 703- Rolling Valley students and their basket to collect eggs. Visit with the Cancer research. Email 385-8414 for more. siblings are invited to participate. United Baptist Church, 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Each Easter Bunny beginning at 7 p.m. [email protected] Walk is followed by a health fair, Visit fairfaxva.gov/parksrec or call or call 703-475-6962 for more. 9:30-11 a.m. Visit www.fcps.edu/ Wednesday starts with gentle seated WEDNESDAY/APRIL 12 yoga at 9:15. Lectures from 703-385-7858. RollingValleyES/ for more. Springfield Christian Women’s Watershed Clean-Up. 9-11:30 a.m. at healthcare experts from 10:45-11:45. APRIL 8-9 Discussion group 12-1 p.m. $35 for Connection Luncheon. 11:30 Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 FRIDAY/APRIL 7 7 Fingers of the Hand. Saturday, a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Springfield Golf Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Help all six weeks or $10 each. Call SCAS 703-941-1419 or visit at Bingo. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 April 8 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene remove bottles, cans, tires, and other University Drive, Fairfax. All Sunday, April 9 at 4 p.m. in the Mill Road, Springfield. Annual carelessly dumped debris from local shepherdscenter-annandale.org for more. proceeds go to purchasing fire and George Mason University’s Center for charitable fundraiser with a cake streams. Call 703-451-9588 or visit rescue equipment. Visit the Arts, 4400 University Drive, auction. Reservations call 703-922- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. www.fairfaxvfd.com or call 703-273- Fairfax. Production of Cuisine & 6438 or e-mail City of Fairfax Fishing Derby. 9:30 APRIL 5-30 3638. Confessions. Visit cfa.gmu.edu/ for [email protected]. a.m. at Ashby Pond Conservation, “Cherry Blossom Kimonos.” more. 9817 Ashby Road, Fairfax. Ashby Pond Conservatory will be stocked Various times at the Workhouse Arts SATURDAY/APRIL 8 SATURDAY/APRIL 15 Center, Building 9, 9518 Workhouse with hundreds of trout, bring a Easter Egg Hunt. 9 a.m.-noon at SUNDAY/APRIL 9 Holy Saturday Silent Retreat. 9 fishing rod, bucket, plastic bag and Way, Lorton. The kimonos show is part of a campus-wide celebration of Franconia United Methodist Church, Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. at the a.m.-3 p.m. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 ice. A limited quality of fishing rods 6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Free. will be available on site to borrow. cherry blossom events in the region, titled “Late Bloomers.” The artists Email [email protected] for 11200 Fairfax Station Road,Fairfax Spend a day in noble silence, Bait will be supplied. Volunteers will more. Station. The Northern Virginia meditating and creating a space to be provide instruction, pond education will be on hand to talk about their work at the gallery reception in the Write in Cursive. 10:30 a.m.–1:30 NTRAK members will hold a N gauge still and listen. Our day will be spent and fish cleaning demonstrations. p.m. at City of Fairfax Regional T-TRAK model train show. Visit alternating between sitting and Fee: $5 per fisherman. Three 45- Arches Gallery in building W9 on Saturday April 8, 6-9 p.m. featuring Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. www.fairfax-station.org or call 703- walking meditation with some minute fishing time slots available. “Hands-on” workshop that helps 425-9225. periods of stretching. Only a small Tickets available on-line and at light appetizers. The reception is free and open to the public.Visit children ages 8 to 12 learn to write in NPR Author. 2 p.m. at the Fairfax fraction of meditation practices will Sherwood Center, Green Acres cursive. Free. 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More than 300 voters attended a Fairfax County Republican Committee straw poll and candidate forum on March 25, according to FCRC executive director Eric Johnson. The event was held at Robinson Secondary School.

FAIRFAX Gillespie Wins GOP Straw Poll 3950 University Drive, Suite 209 Fairfax, VA 22030 ore than 300 voters attended a Fairfax ning in Virginia. “[One] in seven Virginia voters lives 703-934-5550 MCounty Republican Committee straw poll in Fairfax County,” Ames said. “No candidate has been and candidate forum on March 25, ac- elected Governor of the Commonwealth without also cording to FCRC executive director Eric Johnson. The caring Fairfax County in more than 30 years — and event was held at Robinson Secondary School. that includes Republican Governors McDonnell, With 55.84 percent of the vote from those in at- Gilmore and Allen.” tendance, Ed Gillespie won the poll for Virginia gov- ernor. State Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27) received a win- Primary Elections June 13 OTHER TURTLES NEAR YOU ning 64.36 percent of votes for Lt. Governor. John ALEXANDRIA CHANTILLY Adams won the poll for Attorney General, with a Primary elections will be held in Virginia on June 13 this year. The deadline to register to vote, or update an existing 7879 Heneska Loop 4301 Chantilly Shopping Center 61.69 percent majority. registration, is Monday, May 22. The deadline to request an 703-971-0200 571-375-1196 Matt Ames, FCRC chairman, said in a statement absentee ballot to be mailed to you is Tuesday, June 6. Your that winning in Fairfax County “is the key to win- request must be received by your Registrar by 5 p.m.

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