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Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMarch 29 - April 4, 2017 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comReston Connection ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2017 ❖ 1 News Public Art Reston Marks 10th Anniversary he year 2017 marks a significant ing and digital marketing specialists Tmilestone for Public Art Reston. founded by Jen Sterling and supported in The nonprofit, whose mission is to part by Red Thinking’s annual BrandJam create a new generation of public artworks grant, which “helps local non-profits get the in Reston, is celebrating its 10th anniver- marketing collateral they need to achieve sary. In recognition of the accomplishments their missions.” “The Red Thinking team has of the past decade, it has moved on from loved working with Public Art Reston from Discussing Islam at South Lakes High “Initiative” and officially changed its name its inception,” Sterling said. “We established to Public Art Reston. “A 10-year anniversary the original brand identity and then, dur- Joshua Salaam, the Youth Director at the ADAMS Center, gave a is a prime opportunity to celebrate Public ing our most recent BrandJam, we were dynamic presentation about Islam to Andrea Parent’s IB World Art Reston with a refreshed brand and up- invited to refresh the organization’s brand Religions class at South Lakes High School. The discussion was dated name,” said Public Art Reston Presi- to represent its growth. Public Art Reston based on student generated questions about his own personal dent and Chair Maggie Parker. “Initiative has always been bold and confident in how practices, religious rituals, as well as current social and political for Public Art-Reston already has made its it represents its brand, making it incredibly issues. He made the practice of Islam come alive with his relatable mark by facilitating approximately 15 pub- fun and rewarding to work with.” answers and explanations that engaged the students, opened minds, lic artworks in Reston since its inception. Public Art Reston’s renewed branding will and produced even more thoughtful questions. These additions to Reston’s public art in- focus on encouraging the community and ventory were achieved in cooperation with viewers to discover, engage, and be inspired many of the community’s key civic organi- by Reston’s public artworks. Public Art Supporting zations, corporations and a broad array of Reston was founded in 2007 by Reston civic individuals, who worked with our Execu- and community organizations and leaders. Peace Players tive Director Anne Delaney to inspire the It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that From left: Franklin Middle community and engage the mind and senses seeks to inspire an ongoing commitment for School eighth graders Zachary through public art.” public art and create a new generation of Levine, Spencer Schwartz, Public Art Reston’s refreshed branding artworks in Reston. It imagines public art Nathan Reed, are joined by includes a new logo, outreach materials, throughout Reston that inspires the com- Alex Harris, owner of Evolu- and an updated website, currently being munity and engages the mind and senses. tion Basketball Training at the developed. These changes are being done For more about Public Art Reston, visit second annual “Dunkin’ for in collaboration with Red Thinking, brand- www.publicartreston.org Dollars 3 on 3” tournament. Week in Reston This year, the event was held at Evolution Basketball in No Replacement for and the Park Authority are teaming together Merrifield and raised $1,300 to host the Wag Fest, on Saturday, April 1, for Peace Players Interna- Septage Facility from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dog owners will have tional, a nonprofit that unites the opportunity to learn about the county’s young people from divided After an extensive search of potential sites dog parks and find out about opportunities communities through basket- and associated cost-benefit analysis, the to serve as a volunteer dog park monitor. ball. Evolution Basketball County has decided not to pursue the con- Also featured at Wag Fest will be presen- donated their court space and struction of a new facility to replace the tations and demonstrations of the Fire and Shoppers Food Warehouse at existing north county site (i.e., Colvin Run Rescue VA canine team members and the Village Center at Dulles do- Septage Receiving Facility); which will be Fairfax County Police K-9 unit. In addition, nated concessions. permanently closed. The high costs of pur- dog licenses will be available for sale, and chasing property and constructing a new guests from the Animal Shelter will be fea- Photo contributed facility makes it impractical to recover ex- tured. Dog supplies and businesses will also penditures through reasonable service fees. be on hand for the festivities. Further, the alternative disposal options for Wag Fest will be held inside and outside Bulletin Board county generated septage which were in- at the North County Governmental Center, To have community events listed in the Connec- stituted during the temporary closure of the 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston. For more tion, send to connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ ONGOING Colvin Run Facility (including options at the information, contact the Park Authority by noon on Friday. Sunrise at Reston Town Center offers a Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant, the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662. monthly Caregiver Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. Monthly Upper Occoquan service Authority, and D.C. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 29 support group offers a safe place for family Water’s Blue Plains facility) have worked Transportation Meeting. 7 p.m. in the lecture caregivers, to meet and develop a mutual effectively and will be able to meet future Kiddie Academy in hall of Hughes Middle School, 11401 Ridge support system and to exchange practical information and possible solutions. Learn about needs. Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Heights Road, Reston. Fairfax County Department of Transportation will host two resources available. Call 703-956- 8930 or email Hudgins said, “I am pleased the County Reston Presents informational meetings on the proposed Reston Reston.ED@ sunriseseniorliving.com to RSVP. worked with the community in addressing Transportation Service District. Visit Exercise for Parkinson’s. Every Monday, 1:15- Summer Programs www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot for more. 2:15 p.m. Reston Sport&Health, 11445 Isaac the various concerns/comments and Newton Square, Reston. This program brings worked out a solution that is both a win/ On Saturday, April 1, Kiddie Academy of together people impacted by Parkinson’s Disease win for the community, the Department of Reston will be hosting inaugural SATURDAY/APRIL 8 to participate in various physical exercises aimed at improving posture, balance and circulation Public Works and Environmental Services and CampVentures event. Local families seek- Managing Inflammation Naturally. 2 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne and increasing strength, muscle control and the haulers.” For a more in depth summary ing summer camp programs for children Drive. Registered dietician Natalie Kannan will mobility. Free. parkinsonfoundation.org. of the decision visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ages 2-12 years old are invited to the fun, share ways to manage chronic inflammation [email protected] 703-621-4148. Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax County dpwes/ and look under News & Information free community event to experience first- through diet and healthy eating choices. For adults, free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library Master Gardener Association offers plant clinics, for Septage Receiving Site Relocation Fea- hand a summer’s worth of camp programs, for more. home turf training or speakers for homeowner’s sibility Study Concludes. concepts and education in a single morn- meetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.org or call Dora Lockwood at 401-864-4778. ing (from 10 a.m.-12) at 12320 Pinecrest WEDNESDAY/APRIL 12 Over-40 Softball League. A Fairfax-based Road, Suite 150, Reston. Medicare 101. 2-2:30 p.m. at the Reston league is looking for enough players to form Celebrating Dogs and This event is open to anyone in the com- Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, another team. Players must be at last 40 years of age to be eligible. All games are doubleheaders - munity — including current students and Reston. Fairfax County is offering the free seminar, Medicare 101. Contact Karen Brutsché played on Sundays at Bready Park in Herndon Their Humans new friends and families who would like to at 703-390-6157 for more. between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Email Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins partake in this fun experience. [email protected] for more. 2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected]
Lawsuit Filed in Reston Mark Lipari and Photo by Fallon Forbush/The Connection Rebecca Lane of Reston were the only community Town Center Parking Battle members to ask questions about By Fallon Forbush the proposed service district The Connection during the meeting. A restaurant in Reston representative Town Center filed a of the Reston lawsuit against Boston A Town Center Properties on Thurs- Association was day, March 23, over the paid park- also present. ing system that was implemented in January, which has been met with resistance from merchants and shoppers. Photo by Fallon Forbush/The Connection Three’s Community Jackson’s Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge on Democracy Drive Three people show up at meeting filed the lawsuit, including a mo- tion for a temporary injunction on proposed transit area tax. against its town center landlord, South of Market LLC, which is con- By Fallon Forbush the meeting. “Somehow it just trolled and operated by Boston The Connection got off my radar, so when I got Properties. the information, I got a lot of Filed in Fairfax County Circuit new service district that misinformation.” Court, Jackson’s seeks to force Awould tax all property While those in the commu- Boston Properties to pay $500,000 near metrorail stations nity are still learning about the in damages the restaurant suffered in Reston and Herndon will be tax, the Board of Supervisors from the town center’s paid park- voted on by the Fairfax County already voted to approve the ing system. The lawsuit also de- Board of Supervisors next week $2.2 billion Reston Transporta- mands the system be scrapped. and property owners had a lean tion Funding Plan and its asso- Aaron Gordon of Gordon Food Group and the proprietor The lawsuit alleges the town showing to discuss the pro- ciated road fund on Tuesday, of the Red Velvet Cupcakery in the town center speaks to center’s parking validation system “Park Free RTC” protest marchers earlier this month. posal. Feb. 28. violates Jackson’s lease rights and Three people attended a The plan’s service district, the requirements for its guests to receive free park- “Park Free RTC” protest march demanding Boston community meeting about the which the board has not voted ing. Properties reduce hourly parking rates or give pa- new tax with the Fairfax County on yet, would only affect those “Our team has been inundated with complaints trons the first hour or two free. Department of Transportation who own property within the from guests who tell us that the process to use the “We did not want to have to sue and we tried to in the cafeteria of Coates El- Reston Transit Station Areas. validation system is cumbersome and confusing,” work with Boston Properties to address our concerns ementary School in Herndon The county designated these Orson Williams, managing partner at Jackson’s, said and our rights under the lease to give our customers on Tuesday, March 21. areas near the Washington in a press release. “On top of that, Boston Proper- free and hassle-free parking, both before and after One reason for the poor at- Metropolitan Area Transit Au- ties’ parking attendants often give incorrect and mis- Boston Properties implemented this parking system,” tendance could be that prop- thority metrorail stations that leading instructions when our guests seek help in Jon Norton, CEO of Great American Restaurants, erty owners have not been di- will serve Reston and Herndon getting unlimited free parking.” which owns Jackson’s, said in a press release. “But rectly notified of the proposed on the Silver Line: the Reston they were uncompromising and appeared disinter- tax. Town Center, Wiehle-Reston THE PAID PARKING system requires all parkers ested in working with us to provide our guests a bet- “I had thought that there was East and Herndon stations. to pay by providing their license plate number and ter experience at Reston Town Center.” an effort that was being put The proposed service district credit card information by either using a mobile app While the restaurant chose to forgo teaming up forward to mail property own- rate for homeowners is 2.1 called Park RTC, accessing the Park RTC website or with the coalition of merchants who are threatening ers and I don’t think that that cents per $100 of assessed by dialing a phone number. For those parking in the legal action under their association umbrella, it feels is actually the case,” Ray value of the property. center’s garages, utilizing a kiosk to pay by credit it has its own unique legal claim. Johnson of the FCDOT, said The FCDOT will hold another card or cash is also available. “Jackson’s lawsuit is based on their own lease and during the meeting. “I know community meeting about the More steps are required when people receive vali- contractual terms,” Christy Moran, a Jackson’s that we are putting out notifi- service district at Hughes dation for their parking, which participating mer- spokesperson, said over email. “Each restaurant ne- cations through our typical Middle School in Reston on chants dole out via numeric codes that patrons must gotiates their own lease. Great American Restau- channels through social media, Wednesday, March 29, after then enter into the mobile app or the kiosk that cor- rants/Jackson’s is not aware of the terms of other through the web, through the deadline for this newspaper. relates with specific, color-coded parking garages that leases.” board’s website, through pub- The FCDOT will also be giving merchants are assigned. lic meetings, and that’s really a presentation to the Reston If shoppers park in the incorrect garage, they are MORE LITIGATION is still to come if merchants the reason why we decided to Town Center Association on out of luck. continue to feel their requests are ignored. have service district-centric April 3, according to Tom “Many parking users have complained that the sys- “We’re very much behind Jackson’s,” Aaron Gor- meetings ahead of the public Biesiadny, FCDOT director. tem is not user-friendly, requires payment upfront don of Gordon Food Group and the proprietor of the hearing. We’re trying to reach The board will have a public and signage in the garage is confusing,” Williams Red Velvet Cupcakery in the town center, said over out as much as we can.” hearing on Tuesday, April 4, at said. email. “Don’t be surprised if others, including the However, these are all com- 2 p.m. to discuss and vote on The lawsuit is the latest move in a merchant- and Merchant’s Association, follow up with lawsuits of munications that individuals the plan’s service district. If it community-lead resistance to the town center’s paid our own.” must opt-in to receive. is approved, the board will also parking system since it was implemented on Jan. 3. Boston Properties was unwilling to comment on Rebecca Lane of Reston heard vote on whether to establish an In February, disgruntled merchants who claimed the litigation. about the tax and the commu- advisory board to advise the their businesses are now suffering significant profit “It would be inappropriate to discuss pending liti- nity meeting through word of board on transportation project losses organized into the Reston Merchants Associa- gation, particularly as there is a confidentiality pro- mouth. “I was living in Reston, priorities and annual adjust- tion and hired the Fay Law Group to look into taking vision that prevents either party from discussing but I was not aware of this for ments to the tax rate for the legal action. many of the lease terms,” Kathy Walsh, a Boston Prop- some reason,” Lane said during service district. 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Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann Letters to the Editor [email protected] @TheismannMedia Trumpcare is Greater Threat Than Russia CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 To the Editor: pen for her son, as someone who a terroristic threat to the funda- country. How malicious. How de- [email protected] Do we care about Russia? We is familiar with the cost of expen- mental power of our nation, the vious. To promote the bill as in- should. But while the FBI investi- sive diagnostic tests and care for likes of which Putin could have creasing health care choice when gates whether Trump’s campaign rare diseases, as someone who has never inflicted upon us. What bet- it will cut health insurance for worked with a known enemy to studied the business of healthcare ter way to destroy a nation than millions of people. Trumpcare is a intervene in our elections, I am and practices for wellness, I could physically weaken its people? A greater risk to our security than a concerned with a far greater threat argue against the merits of nation full of ill people who are foreign agent because it will to the health of our democracy, the Trumpcare, but I won’t. Logic tells financially compromised and emo- cripple the source of our success, Trump healthcare bill. us the foundation of the bill is tionally distraught cannot create our people. We, enlisted (wo)men, As a mom who carries an Epi- wrong. 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Premiums will soar for older people but the GOP’s age-based tax credits are not calibrated to absorb these rate increases, leaving many 50-to-64 year olds unable to afford insur- ance. Lower-income people will also be priced out because the GOP tax credits are not adjusted for in- come. As a further assault, this vulnerable population also loses the subsidies that help to offset their out-of-pocket health costs. Yes, the GOP plan is expected to reduce the deficit by $337 billion over 10 years, but this is only be- cause they slash Medicaid spend- ing by an eye-popping $880 bil- lion and allocate $312 billion less for premium tax credits. These draconian cuts finance $575 bil- lion in tax cuts, two of which will provide windfall benefits to the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans and drain the Medicare Part A trust fund three years sooner. So much for President Trump’s promise of universal coverage, lower costs, and Medicaid and Medicare pro- tections. Perhaps this was a pledge made before he fully appreciated the complexities of health reform. GOP leadership would have you believe that their plan is about giv- ing people choices, but there will be no choice for millions of vul- nerable Americans under their approach. If they persist with their ill-conceived plan, it is the choices that angry constituents make in the voting booth that will haunt them for years. Why not, instead, work across the aisle to improve the individual market and build on the coverage gains of the ACA? Julie Schoenman Reston www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2017 ❖ 5 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.
Wings for All Travel rehearsal offered for individuals with disabilities.
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 12
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By Marilyn Campbell professor of psychology at North- The U.S. Botanic Garden Con- The Connection ern Virginia Community College. servatory on the National Mall is Among the recommendations where Stephanie Kleinman is plan- or Katie Wendel, a spring that Stover offers are activities at ning to take her twin daughters break vacation this year one’s neighborhood library and during spring break. Fwon’t mean loading up trips to indoor public swimming “The girls call it a museum for the car and driving sev- pools. For animal-loving families plants, and it’s neat to go from the eral hundred miles or waiting in the National Zoo offers beasts desert to the jungle all within one long lines at the airport. While the ranging from elephants and eagles building,” said Kleinman who lives Bethesda mother of five is plan- to tigers and frogs. in McLean. “We’ll probably check ning to enjoy some relaxing down- Photo Contributed “Get outside and take the fam- out some of the other museums time with her family, she won’t ily to one of the lesser known na- while we’re downtown.” venture far from home. tional parks, like Prince William, There are times when a “We’re going to be tourists this or walk the C&O Canal,” said Sto- staycation can be more relaxing year and visit the monuments and ver. There’s also Gravelly Point than travel, says Lorente. “If you museums in Washington. We’re Park near Reagan Washington Na- look at the list of the top 100 stres- also going to try to find every av- tional Airport in Arlington, which sors in life, taking a vacation is on enue in the city that’s named after Local national parks like Theodore Roosevelt Island are is ideal for family picnics, games the list,” she said. “A staycation, a state,” said Wendel. “If you think ideal for family staycations, says Lois Stover, Ph.D. of of kickball or simply watching air- when done with purpose, can re- about it, there’s so much to do in Marymount University. planes take off and land. ally be good.” this area that we all take for “If it’s warm, do a beach day in Advanced planning is a key to granted. You really don’t have to like to do. Involve them and give route or just look at the Metro map the backyard [or] set up an indoor making that time spent together leave the area to feel like you’re [them] a choice. Whatever it is and randomly pick a station and mini-golf course with Nerf balls meaningful, advises Lorente. “A lot in another city.” they suggest, come up with a plan explore that area.” [or use] Wiffle balls and bats,” said of times people say they’re taking From museum exhibits to adven- to document their adventure so “A lot of adults assume that kids Stover. “Have a dance party, a sci- a staycation and they end up do- ture centers, a goldmine of family they can share it with grandpar- want a big trip, but a lot of times ence day. Have a ‘Today is Blue, ing chores around the house. And getaways abounds locally. There ents or siblings away at college, a kid will say, ‘I want to blow or whatever color works, Day,’ so everybody is on their electronics,” are even activities for family bond- said Lois Stover, Ph.D., dean, bubbles in the back yard.’ It’s im- everyone wears blue, all foods are she said. “But it’s really about fam- ing available without leaving School of Education and Human portant for children to have a say blue, you ride the blue line Metro ily bonding and everyone coming home. Services at Marymount University. in how the family uses its free just to see where it goes, [for ex- together and creating shared ex- “Ask the kids what they would “Let them help plan the Metro time,” said Carolyn Lorente, Ph.D., ample].” periences as a family.”
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Free Face Painter, Bounce House & Open Air Safari Tour Camel Rides, Giraffe CampVentures and Camel Encounters extra. Bring Your Own Basket! April 1 it’s the CampVentures event, 10-noon at Kiddie Academy of Reston, 12320 Pinecrest Road, Suite 150, Reston. Local families seeking summer camp programs for children ages 2-12 years old are invited. Easter Egg-Stravanza Visit kiddieacademy.com/academies/reston/ for more. Send announcements to www.connectionnews “No Place Like Home.” Great Falls Studios Go to the booking calendar at: papers.com/Calendar/. The deadline is noon on Fri- presents a juried art show on exhibit through day. Photos/artwork encouraged. April 8 at ArtSpaceHerndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. Visit www.artspaceherndon.com.. roerszoofari.com Ice Skating in the Pavilion 8 a.m.-11 p.m. open ONGOING daily through March. Skate Shop, 1818 and choose Slave Life Exhibit. Through March 31, various Discovery Street, Reston Town Center. 11900 times at the Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Market Street. Receive $2 off admission with Sully Way, Chantilly. $7 adults, $6 students, and valid college ID. Live DJ & music, games & April 8, 9, 15 or 16 $5 seniors and children age 5-15. Artifacts prizes; skating continues until 11 pm. Share the excavated from around Sully’s 18th-century ice with Scooby-Doo, Cat in the Hat and more. 9am-6pm slave cabins. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ 703-709-6300 [email protected] parks/sully-historic-site/ or call 703-437-1794. restontowncenter.com/skating Advanced tickets required. Mosaic Art with Anita Damron. Mondays “A Bird in the Hand.” throughout the spring in through April 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at ArtSpace Reston Town Square Park, Market St., Reston. Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. All mosaic See and explore Patrick Dougherty’s methods taught in this class. $200 + a $50 monumental public art sculpture made from tree Hourly Easter Egg Hunts for separate age groups 10a-4p supplies. Call 703-956-9560 or visit saplings. Presented by GRACE in collaboration www.artspaceherndon.com for more. with IPAR. Call 703-471-9242 or visit
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It’s not like I can fake celebration the 53rd anniversary of Reston’s an emphasis on specific styles and master’s hotel/plane/car rental reservations in hopes founding. Visit www.restonmuseum.org/ work. Call 703-956-6590 or email Complete digital rep- that the site’s artificial intelligence will think foundersday or call 703-709-7700 for more. [email protected] for more. lica of the print edition, I’m still a potential buyer rather than one Aqua Egg Hunt. 1:30.m. at Herndon Community Center pool, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. who’s already bought. What good would that APRIL 11-MAY 6 including photos and do? The solicitations are designed for current Children will collect as many floating and action not for a definite maybe sometime in sinking eggs as possible in the time allowed. The Art of Resilience. 10-noon at ArtSpace ads, delivered weekly the future, aren’t they? $10. Open swim at 4 p.m. Visit herndon-va.gov. Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. 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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 6 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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