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Fire and police personnel received training in “warm zone” scenarios Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection Training coordinators 2nd Lt. involving a simulated active shooter in joint training outside the former Brian Ruck of the Police Depart- Washington Gas building in Springfield. ment and Lt. Scott Taylor of the Fire Department review the inter- departmental training session held Police and Fire at the former Washington Gas Side By Side departments merge building in Springfield. By Tim Peterson One of the challenges, according to Lt. The Connection for new training. Scott Taylor, a training coordinator from the Fire Department, is bridging the different enerally, if 2nd Lt. Karen clude police responding to a medical tech- operation cultures. Maslona was handling a live nician who was shot while administering “Firefighters work in an overwhelming G crime scene, a “warm zone” aid, and police bringing in fire personnel team environment — a paramilitary struc- with a potentially active shortly after responding to an office com- ture — where police is strictly you and your shooter, medical personnel wouldn’t be al- plex shooting with multiple victims inside. partner,” he said. “But what is the priority? lowed in the area until the situation is com- This new tactical approach is “more an It’s no different.” pletely neutralized. evolution of the active shooter program” Maslona thought the two departments But for victims on the scene who are in- police are already trained in, according to “blended well” during her session. “Com- jured, delaying medical attention could be specialized training coordinator 2nd Lt. munication is the key with it,” she said. deadly. Police and fire departments in Brian Ruck. Taylor has also been pleased with the Fairfax County are “trained for two sepa- But this version has the two departments In another scenario, a technician outcomes. “The only negative response is it rate things,” said Maslona, representing the “working in tandem really for the first time,” was shot unexpectedly while should’ve been eight hours instead of four,” West Springfield District station. “It’s a little he said. “The goal is to save lives, not two responding to a medical call. he said, “that we need to be doing this different mindset, but we need the Fire individual agencies trying to accomplish a Police personnel were called to the more.” Department on our side.” goal.” scene to protect and assist with Another challenge, Taylor and Ruck said, The two departments are beginning to Over the course of seven weeks, 100 per- removing the injured rescuer. is the difficulty of aligning the various follow a national trend in rescue tactics: A cent of all sworn Fairfax County Police of- schedules of men and women from two dif- few weeks ago they started joint training ficers and 85 to 90 percent of the Fire De- trial Road in Springfield. The company still ferent departments while continuing to sessions to prepare for scenarios when they partment, around 2,000 people, will go owns the property and allows the two de- maintain proper staffing for responding to would need to be working side by side. through the training. Each session lasts four partments to take advantage of the variety crimes, fires and medical emergencies. “Just in case something huge happens,” hours and includes four different scenarios of spaces inside and out. Still, with the positive responses, they said Fairfax County Police spokesperson with about 30 trainees. “It’s the perfect location,” Ruck said, “with anticipate the trainings to become more Lucy Caldwell, like a terrorist attack at a The training is taking place at the former unlit hallways, rooms of various sizes, a regular, taking place every six months, or public event. Other practice scenarios in- headquarters for Washington Gas on Indus- little bit of everything.” eventually quarterly.

Springfield Cub Scouts Meet Heroes on the Mall Cub Scouts from Pack 1683 of Spring- swing music, they ate a picnic lunch on the field visited the nation’s capital on Armed Mall, then headed over to the National Forces Day, May 16 to experience a bit Museum of American History. As a special of history. Scouts and siblings ages 6 to treat, instead of just browsing the exhibits, 13 walked from the Metro to the World the Scouts took part in a scavenger hunt, Springfield Cub War II Memorial where they met Sena- prepared by Cubmaster Jess W. Speaker. Scouts greet tor Bob Dole and greeted Honor Flight Parents and Scouts were divided into teams Honor Flight veterans from around the country. The which scoured the exhibits for the answers veterans from Scouts enjoyed shaking hands and speak- to the clues on their list. There were even around the ing to men and women who had served some photo clues, requiring a snapshot near country. in the armed forces so many years ago. certain exhibits. Not only did this change And many of the veterans stopped to take things up a bit, but guaranteed that there pictures of the Scouts to preserve their would be a few photos to document the own memories of the event. activity. After walking around the memorial, lis- tening to stories and enjoying some live, — Suzannah Foster Photos by Joe Flynn www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2015 ❖ 3 News

Boy Scouts Enjoy ‘Touch a Truck’ Event Saturday, May 9, was a beautiful day for the “Touch a Truck” Community Event hosted by Boy Scouts of America, Old Do- minion District, at Mason District Park. Attendance from the area exceeded 1,000 visitors. Families came to see and touch 34 trucks, many motorcycles, the other ve- hicles from government and private busi- nesses. The community event showcased the ex- cellent recreation facilities at Mason Dis- th trict Park and included sport clinics, cook- Boy in firetruck Thursday, June 4 ing and scout skill demonstrations, and Photos by Mark Burrows many community outreach activities. One 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM of the community outreach activities was St. Mark’s Episcopal Church a Boy Scout Eagle project (working with Patience Hall Meeting Room the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office) to make and provide child identification cards, and 6744 S. Kings Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22310 Internet and community safety informa- tion. Highlights of the community event were a rock climbing wall, medical airlift heli- copter landing and taking off, bounce house, and children testing emergency ve- hicle lights, sirens, and horns. The Boy Scouts of America Old Domin- ion District serves Seven Corners- Annandale-Springfield-Lorton areas of Fairfax and Arlington counties. To find a scout unit in your neighborhood go to www.BeAScout.org. Medical helicopter

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No, not for Hillary or Jeb or Carly. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Voting, June 9 @SprConnect Locally, June 9, 2015 is an An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Election Day that counts. Published by o listen to the national news, one Local Media Connection LLC would think that the next Presiden- tial election is in November. But no. Attorney are on the ballot in November, as are Member House of Delegates, 44th District, 1606 King Street T Democratic Primary Alexandria, 22314 That’s November 2016. three members of the Northern Virginia Soil Two Democrats compete for the nomination to replace In the meantime, every year is an Election and Water Conservation District Board Direc- Scott Surovell who is running for Virginia Senate Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to District 36, to replace retiring Toddy Puller year in Virginia, and in 2015, virtually every tors. connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe ❖ Paul E. 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But first, consider the options on June ❖ Mark Levine, Email: [email protected], Amna Rehmatulla House of Delegates Districts 44 and 45. 9. Website: http://www.markfordelegate.com Editorial Assistant 703-778-9410 ext.427 ❖ Julie Jakopic, Email: [email protected], Four Democrats are on the June 9 ballot seek- [email protected] Website: http://www.juliefordelegate.com ing to be the Democratic nominee to replace ❖ On the Ballot June 9, Clarence Tong, Email: [email protected], Tim Peterson retiring Gerry Hyland as the Mount Vernon Website: http://clarencetong.com/ Community Reporter representative to the Board of Supervisors. ❖ L.M. “Larry Altenburg II, Email: 703-314-0789 Democratic Primary, [email protected], Website: http:// [email protected] Hyland has represented Mount Vernon since altenburgfordelegate.net/ 1988. Fairfax County ❖ Craig Fifer, Email: [email protected], Jon Roetman Two Democrats are seeking to be the party Website: http://www.fiferfordelegate.com Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 Connection coverage of the race for the 45th [email protected] nominee for House of Delegates District 44. MORE ON Fairfax County voting: http:// http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/ @jonroetman Scott Surovell is giving up the seat he has held www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/upcoming.htm may/19/fight-45th/ since 2009 to run for State Senate to replace ADVERTISING: Member Board of Supervisors, Mount Vernon Member Board of Supervisors, Mason District, retiring Sen. Toddy Puller (D-36). 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Sargeant, Email: www.swansonforfairfax.com Andrea Smith [email protected], Website: http:// Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, in November, all 10 www.timsargeant.com Republicans, Party Canvass, June 4. Republicans ❖ John R. “Jack” Dobbyn Jr., Email: in the 44th and 45th House District and 30th Senate members of the Board of Supervisors are on [email protected], Website: http:// Debbie Funk District will choose candidates at a Party Canvass National Sales the ballot including district members and the www.jackdobbyn.com (sometimes called a firehouse primary) on 703-778-9444 chairman. Mount Vernon Gazette/Connection coverage of the Thursday, June 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m., at Minnie Howard [email protected] Mount Vernon Supervisor race Campus, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Also on the ballot: all members of the School http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/ There are no other Republican canvasses scheduled in David Griffin Board including district members and three at- may/20/mount-vernon-candidates-seek-primary- any other state or local race in Fairfax County. The Marketing Assistant large members. victory/ Sully district GOP Canvass for member of the Board 703-778-9431 http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/ of Supervisors was held in April. See http:// [email protected] Fairfax County’s Constitutional Officers, apr/16/democrats-debate-district-supervisor/ fairfaxgop.org/ Sheriff, Clerk of Court and Commonwealth’s Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm Letters to the Editor [email protected] @MaryKimm to improve the quality of life for world to me.” However, our nu- clear that we have a policy differ- Executive Vice President Why Run for Jerry Vernon all Springfield residents, including merous requests for follow-up ence that should be included in the [email protected] senior taxpayers and families. meetings have been ignored. I election debates — in the interest Springfield On Nov, 13, 2014, the Burke/ have become convinced that elec- of improving the quality of life of Editor in Chief Steven Mauren West Springfield Senior Center tion debates would provide the Springfield District residents, in- Managing Editor Supervisor? Without Walls (BWSSCWoW) that public hearing on the solutions cluding senior taxpayers and their Kemal Kurspahic Photography: To the Editor: I initiated in 2007 and for which I that BWSSCWoW have provided to families. More information is Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel On May 13, 2015, the press re- serve as Founding Chairman met redress the inequitable situation of available in Facebook at: Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly ported that “Corazon Foley an- with the incumbent Supervisor to Springfield senior taxpayers and www.facebook.com/ Production Manager: nounced her bid for Springfield request his leadership in obtain- families. I have pledged that, if Foley4SpringfieldSeniorCenter. Geovani Flores Supervisor” and that I am running ing a permanent facility for health elected, I will slash the half-a-mil- Special Assistant to the Publisher as an Independent with no programs for seniors. In particu- lion dollars annual administrative Corazon Sandoval Foley Jeanne Theismann [email protected] fundraising. Since this would lar, we asked for the addition of a budget for the Springfield Super- Burke @TheismannMedia mean that my candidacy would fitness room to the Pohick Re- visor so that the savings could pay probably not succeed since the in- gional Library slated to be reno- for the Pohick senior fitness sta- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 cumbent has already raised funds vated in September 2015. We be- tion. This pledge underscores my Write Circulation Manager: over $340,000 to ensure his vic- lieve that this solution would position as a fiscal conservative Ann Oliver The Connection welcomes views [email protected] tory in 2015, many have asked me implement a recommendation of who believes in social justice. on any public issue. why I would even consider run- the Fairfax County 50+ plan: “It And that is why this grand- The deadline for all material is ning. My answer: This is the only also encourages seeking creative mother — who has been retired noon Friday. Send to: way that we could mobilize voter recreation solutions, allowing new since 2007 after 30 years of pub- Letters to the Editor support to redress the unfairness facility types (i.e., adult fitness sta- lic service with the U.S. State De- The Connection toward Springfield District senior tions) to be explored and pro- partment and the Intelligence 1606 King St. taxpayers and their families. Other vided.” Community — has decided to run Alexandria VA 22314 districts have 17 permanent senior The incumbent said good words for Springfield Supervisor. I should Call: 703-917-6444. By e-mail: centers while Springfield District, like “expanding use of existing fa- add that I appreciate the public [email protected] none! My goal in this campaign is cilities makes all the sense in the service of the incumbent but it is

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Enjoy live runners, walkers, strollers and pets, Event Schedule - music, food and original films under MONDAY/SEPT. 7 serving as the main health and wellness Saturday, May 30: the stars. During the event there will Herndon Labor Day Festival. event of the festival. Springfield Days Stride – 8:30 a.m. 11 be two awards ceremonies, student’s a.m. - 5 p.m. at Herndon Town Green, New this year, Springfield Day PetFest – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. awards will be given during volunteers bring you Springfield Market Market Expo – 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Great music, intermission and the 19+ category at a craft show, food, 12 wineries and Expo. Visit booths of more than 50 local Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the closing of the festival. For more businesses selling their products at an Car Show – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. micro-brews and culinary information, please visit demonstrations. Visit www.herndon- outdoor marketplace in the parking lot Sunday, May 31: cliftonfilmfest.com of Springfield United Methodist church. Cardboard Boat Regatta – 10 a.m. boat va.gov for more. Purchase jewelry, craft items, foodstuff, registration, 2 p.m. races begin. FRIDAY/JULY 19 SATURDAY/SEPT. 12 health and beauty supplies and more. For a full schedule of events, registration 2015 Tour de Tysons Bicycle Great Tastes of Tysons Festival. 12- The list is endless, and the businesses forms and an updated sponsor list, visit Races Photo by Deb Cobb/The Connection . 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Jones Branch 6 p.m. Lerner Town Square at Tysons are local. springfielddays.com. Drive, Tysons Corner. Ten bicycle Photo by Deb Cobb/The Connection Emma and Jack Carey with mom Tara Carey, of Centreville, Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection II, 8025 Galleria Drive. World- races, food trucks and vendors. The renowned chefs, international wines Hundreds of spectators cheer on the participants in the meet one of the donkeys at the petting zoo at the 2013 The Sandstorm Ride is a hit at the 2013 Burke Centre Tour de Tysons is a fun experience for and foods, outdoor grilling, 23rd Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park in Celebrate Fairfax Festival. This year’s festival will take Festival. Don’t miss this year’s festival on Sept. 12-13. the whole family — compete or workshops and more. Visit http:// simply enjoy. Visit tastetysons.com/ for more. June 2013. This year’s event will take place on May 31. place June 5-7. www.tysonspartnership.com for more. children, teach them the importance SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 12-13 Clifton Wine Festival. SATURDAY/JULY 4 a few little tents, too. A plein air and support our three Great Falls 11 a.m.-6 p.m. of protecting our natural resources, Burke Centre Festival. Saturday: Fairfax’s Independence Day August May competition and quick draw. 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This event will local restaurants during a daylong Presented by raise funds in support of the SUNDAY/MAY 31- AUG. 16 family-friendly celebration aimed at Workhouse’s arts, education and Great Falls Concerts on the Green. building community spirit, engaging history programs. Admission to the 6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre young people, and promoting local carnival is free, including the live Green. Come out on Sundays and businesses. Other activities include a entertainment and film screening, listen to some live music. Full 5K “Diamond Dash” Fun Run; however rides and vendors will schedule list: http:// multicultural music, dance, and other require additional fees and tickets. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts- live entertainment; a chili cook-off There is a $5 parking fee per vehicle. on-the-green/. pitting Fairfax County police officers against firefighters; and a children’s SATURDAY/MAY 30 SUNDAY/MAY 31- AUG. 30 corner with performances, Arts & Crafts Fair. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Stars on Sunday Concert Series. 3 storytelling, and other activities. Dranesville Church of the Brethren, p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. Silent Workhouse Way, Lorton. Featuring a SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 13-14 Auction, homemade desserts and fine lineup of performances that showcase 2nd Lake Anne Chalk on the Water china light lunch. Funds will support the diversity of talent and culture in Festival. a comprehensive emergency response Northern Virginia. Concerts are free 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Anne May 30 – 31, 2015 and recovery program to assist the to attend and are perfect for families, Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, Nigerian families made homeless and a special date or a relaxing afternoon Reston. Chalk on the Water is a two- Join us for FREE family fun all weekend suffering by the attacks of Boko of music and dance. day street-painting festival where Haram. The response will include participants will create amazing street Car Show temporary shelters, emergency food, SUNDAY/MAY 31 art. Festival goers can purchase a Saturday, May 30 “plot” of brick space on the plaza and household supplies, clean water and Avenue of Art. 1-5 p.m. Church Street 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., American Legion paint to their hearts delight whatever Springfield Days Stride 2K sanitation, and trauma healing in Vienna. Church Street becomes a flows from their imagination. Cost for 8:30 a.m., Springfield Town Center Post 176 in Springfield programs helping to bring peace to pedestrian plaza with dozens of artists spaces are $5 for children, $10 for Nigeria. selling their original art and jewelry. near Spring Mall Rd. Cars and other wheeled vehicles on display by adults, and $15 for professional artist. There will be free art demonstrations, Walkers, runners, strollers and pets welcome. local residents and businesses. Register an Individuals can register at SATURDAY/MAY 30-SEPT. 5 children’s projects, face painting, www.chalkonthewater.com. PetFest automobile free, or just stop by to take a look. Reston Concerts on the Town. 7:30- caricatures, photo opportunities, food The café inside the American Legion will also 10 p.m. Reston Town Center. The and wine. Music by the SUNDAY/JUNE 14 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., South Run Park 25th season is extended through String Band. 703-319-3971. be open. Love Your Body Yoga Festival. Yoga Springfield Days Proclamation from Supervisor, September 5 and kicks off with www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. studios and wellness centers of Jeff McKay, vendors, entertainment, Amtrak K9 swing/jump blues favorite Big Joe & Cardboard Regatta. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Farmers Market Northern Virginia will be offering the Dynaflows. Bring lawn chairs or Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink demonstration, Paws on Parade, The Blessing classes, services, and information on 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Springfield Town Center picnic blankets and enjoy live music Park Road, Springfield. Witness the of the Pets and more. Find the full schedule ways to care for your body, along in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. cardboard boat creations race along online. Well-behaved, leashed pets are wel- with live entertainment and activities Rain or shine. Presented by Reston Lake Accotink’s shoreline at 2 p.m. $4 for children. Donations to participate come to join in the fun with their owners. Sunday, May 31 Town Center and Reston Town Center vehicle fee. Call 703-569-0285 or in classes benefit Cornerstones. Association. Alcohol permitted at email [email protected]. Presented by Beloved Yoga. Springfield Market Expo Cardboard Boat Regatta restaurants only. Concert information: Visit www.springfielddays.com for www.belovedyoga.com. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Springfield 703-912-4062 more. Lake Accotink Park United Methodist Church parking lot www.restontowncenter.com/concerts. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 19-21 RACES BEGIN at 2 p.m. Shop more than 60 vendors including crafters, Taste of Reston. Friday: 3-11 p.m.; home-based businesses, local merchants, food Will they sink or will they float? You never know SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 30-31 June Saturday: noon-11 p.m. Sunday: 10 trucks and more. when it’s a cardboard boat. Parking at Lake Great Falls Artfest on the Green. a.m. - 8 p.m. Reston Town Center, MONDAY/JUNE 1 11900 Market St., Reston. Carnival B101.5 Broadcasting LIVE Accotink is $4 on May 31. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 11 Great Falls Annual Charity Golf a.m. - 8 p.m. Great Falls Village games and rides with a family fun zone. Tournament. Hidden Creek Golf & Green. Great Falls Studios Spring Art Visit www.restontaste.com for more. Country Club Reston. Join for a Show and Sale under the big tent and Full schedule of events, more information, registrations and all updates at www.SpringfieldDays.com morning or afternoon round of golf SATURDAY/JUNE 20 8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2015 ❖ 9 Summer Fun Calendar Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. The deadline is the Friday prior to the next paper’s publication. Dated announcements should be submit- Celebrate ted at least two weeks prior to the event. FRIDAY/MAY 29 Fairfax! Returns Community Walk to Support Josiah Lanier. 6-8 p.m. Cardinal Forest Elementary School, 8600 Forrester Boulevard, Springfield. In April, Josiah was diagnosed with a June 5-7 very rare type of brain tumor: Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). It has a very low survival rate and requires aggressive medical Festival at Fairfax County intervention. The community will gather on the playground and then Government Center features walk approximately a mile to Josiah’s house (down Forrester Boulevard and Carrleigh Parkway) to show him headline bands: KONGOS, how we all support him. Students and their families will be dressed in Josiah’s favorite colors: black, blue 3 Doors Down, The Amish and green. Join in the walk, where they will have the opportunity to Outlaws — and much more. Photos courtesy of Celebrate Fairfax! provide a donation if you wish, or make a contribution: http:// The Shupp Family enjoys their time in the Petting Zoo. www.gofundme.com/sxjs64v orthern Virginia’s Arts Open House Extravaganza. 4210 Roberts Road, Burke. Come to largest community- with daily tickets to the event. Ad- the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute wide event, the 34th vance ticket sales began on April at Mason for a Celebration of the N Arts, including poetry and musical annual Celebrate 1 at www.celebratefairfax.com, performances as well as photography Fairfax! Festival, is set to take place and as of May 1, tickets are avail- and arts displays. Enjoy free coffee June 5, 6, and 7 on the grounds of able at all Northern Virginia and home-made baked treats sold by the Fairfax County Government Wegmans locations. Friends of OLLI. Register by calling the OLLI office: 703-503-3384. Center, 12000 Government Center At the gates, general admission Fun Flicks. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Library, Parkway, Fairfax. The Celebrate is $15 per adult; $5 per youth; free 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Fairfax! Festival features 25 acres for children 2 and under. Watch movies based on children’s books. See “The Very Hungry of family programs, green living, Festival Hours: Friday, June 5, Caterpillar,” “Papa Get Me the thrilling carnival rides, nightly fire- open 6 p.m. until 12 a.m.; Satur- Moon,” “The Very Quiet Cricket” and works, and amazing concerts with day, June 6, open 10 a.m. until 12 “The Mixed-Up Chameleon” by Eric more than 130 performances on a.m.; Sunday, June 7, open 11 a.m. Carle. eight stages. An exceptional line- until 7 p.m. Find more informa- FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 29-31 up of national, regional, and local tion at www.celebratefairfax.com Workhouse Carnival and Arts Party. 5 p.m. Workhouse Arts artists includes these headlining The 34th annual Celebrate Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, performances: Fairfax! Festival is a presentation Lorton. Rides, games, music, In addition to the outstanding of Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. and will vendors, food and family fun and will take place on the south side of the entertainment schedule, there be held Friday, June 5 through Workhouse campus. This event will are plenty of enhancements to Sunday, June 7 at Fairfax County raise funds in support of the the festival programming at Cel- Government Center, 12000 Gov- Workhouse’s arts, education and history programs. Admission to the ebrate Fairfax!, including ernment Center Parkway, Fairfax. carnival is free, including the live Greenology, Fairfax County Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. is a non- entertainment and film screening, Karaoke Championship, the profit, 501(c) 3 organization however rides and vendors will require additional fees and tickets. popular Silent Disco, a craft beer commissioned in 1982 by the There is a $5 parking fee per vehicle. garden, the Fairfax County Fairfax County Board of Super- DockDogs Competition, The Hub visors. Its mission, “The Celebra- SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 30-31 Springfield Days. 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., – featuring local wineries, giant tion of Fairfax County and Its South Run Park, 7550 Reservation lawn games and two stages of Communities,” is met through Drive, Springfield. Springfield Days is entertainment – Emerging Artist the production of the Celebrate a community wide celebration that includes a 5K run, “Pet Fest” and car Showcase, plus more than 40 Fairfax! Festival, Fall for Fairfax show. Visit www.springfielddays.com carnival rides and attractions, KidsFest, and educational pro- for more. and 30 food vendors with grams such as Events101. For SATURDAY/MAY 30 enough variety to please anyone. more information call 703-324- Lights Out on the Bunny Brothers. General admission includes all 3247 or visit the website at 11 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 performances; shows are included Giant Wheel at night. www.celebratefairfax.com. Burke Lake Road, Burke. Have fun learning about energy conservation with this fast-paced puppet show presented by Blue Sky Puppets. 2015 Headline Entertainment Schedule for the Bud Light Main Stage Cosponsored by Friends of the Kings FRIDAY, JUNE 5 AT 8 P.M.: SUNDAY, JUNE 7 AT 4:30 P.M. Park Library. All ages. KONGOS and Pink Floyd-esque mysterious mod- band’s debut album, 2000s The Better THE AMISH OUTLAWS Junior Robotics. 10:30 a.m. Pohick The brothers KONGOS — multi-cul- ern rock. Thanks to an earlier Life, which is now certified six times THE AMISH OUTLAWS are made up Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, tural, multi-faceted, multi- self-release of Lunatic, KONGOS are al- platinum, featured the smash hit of former and “Honorary Amish” men in Burke. Presented by Bricks 4 Kidz. All instrumentalists — craft a unique and ready stars overseas, playing their “Kryptonite.” Their sophomore album, full Amish garb that dance and sing a the fun of building with LEGO bricks, irresistible sound spawned from shared numerous hits off Lunatic for crowds of 2002s Away from the Sun, saw similar range of covers from Lady Gaga to Bon PLUS the challenge of computer programming! Cosponsored by DNA, diverse influences and spot-on up to 65,000 at South African festivals. success with its radio mainstays “When Jovi to Johnny Cash. THE AMISH OUT- melodic and lyrical sensibilities. On Lu- I’m Gone” and “Here Without You.” LAWS like to keep their audience Friends of Pohick Regional Library. natic, their Epic Records debut, the Their subsequent efforts 2005s platinum guessing as to what they could possibly Age 6-8. SATURDAY, JUNE 6 AT 8 P.M. King Giant. 7 p.m. Empire, 6355 band’s talent shines on “Come With Me certified Seventeen Days and 2008s 3 play next. The members include: Brother 3 DOORS DOWN Rolling Road, Springfield. Sixty Watt Now”; the rock-alt crossover tune kick- Since forming in 1995, Mississippi Doors Down debuted at #1 on the Bill- Amos Def, Brother Big Daddy Abel, Shaman, Fog Hound. $10-$15. ing off with the accordion, jumping into rock quintet 3 DOORS DOWN has sold board Hot 200 Chart. In 2012, 3 DOORS Brother Eazy Ezekiel, Brother Elijah Rule, Springfield Smart Markets foot-stomping, staccato rhythms, slide more than 16 million albums world- DOWN released The Greatest Hits, a col- Brother Hezekiah X and Brother Jakob Farmers Market. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. guitar, and soaring epic soundscapes wide, garnered three Grammy lection of nine #1 hits and three new the Pipe Layer. According to their Springfield Town Center, at the reminiscent of U2 and their South Afri- nominations, two American Music songs, returning to the Top 5 at radio website, throughout each show, THE corner of Loisdale Road and Spring can upbringing. “I’m Only Joking,” Awards, and five BMI Pop Awards for with “One Light.” The band will begin Amish OUTLAWS “spin yarns about the Mall Drive. Fresh local fruits and whose lyrics hint at the album’s title, hits songwriting, including BMI’s coveted recording their sixth studio album in Brothers’ upbringing and adventures the mark with decisive tribal rhythms “Songwriter of the Year” award. The early 2015. since Rumpsringa.” See Calendar, Page 11 10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

From Page 10 veggies. SUNDAY/MAY 31 Cardboard Regatta. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Witness the cardboard boat creations race along Lake Accotink’s shoreline at 2 p.m. $4 vehicle fee. Call 703-569-0285 or email [email protected]. Visit www.springfielddays.com for more. THURSDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 4-6 Huge Summer Book Sale. Thursday: 3-9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Richard From left — Audrey Burr, Kiley Meadows, Kaitlyn Frady, From left — Ben Lee, Alicja Galecka, Lauren Rude, Gabi Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Catherine Kiser, Lauren Rude and Gabi Terry. Terry and Kiley Meadows. Springfield. Fiction, history, hobbies, vintage, and children’s books, in pristine condition. Friends of Burke Centre Library West Springfield High Students Complete Art Project Summer Used Book Sale. A children’s artwork project transforms one ety (NAHS) high school art students. These and vitality. The students traced pictures from Thursday: 1-9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. of the three FCPS Child Find offices located at West Springfield High School students offered their cellular telephones onto the walls. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds the Virginia Hills Early Childhood Center in the their time to spruce up an otherwise stark test- Then, they applied paint to the designs over Oak Road, Burke. Great selection of Alexandria section of Fairfax County. Staff ing center. It took months of planning and stu- the course of days to produce the art. The books to read and gift for summer vacation. members at the site contacted many high dents driving miles to execute the plans after students included the following: John Wil- schools in FCPS to identify a volunteer group school. The project was riddled with obstacles son, Sydney Cordoba, Samuel Stevens, Angie FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 5-7 to venture to Virginia Hills to paint murals for including several snow days and even frozen McGowen, Eileen Clinton, Katarina Naworal, Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Friday: 6 p.m.-midnight; Saturday: 10 a.m.- the center in order to improve and create a paint; however, the students persevered Lauren Rude, Madeline Payne, Jody Briggs, midnight; and Sunday: 11 a.m.-7p.m. child-friendly atmosphere. Lisa Schumacher, through it all to create incredible artwork. Elaine Chan, Alicja Galeka, Ben Lee, Kiley Fairfax County Government Center, the Child Find program specialist; Gay Three different murals were completed, Meadows, Gabi Terry, Audrey Burr, Kaitlyn 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Musical performances, rides, Kaminiski and Kaye Titerance-special educa- which included scenes from two classic Frady, Catherine Kiser. games and food. tion teachers; along with Beth Hardy and Kelly children’s books, “The Giving Tree” by Shel An extra cheer goes to Gabi Terry, the stu- SATURDAY/JUNE 6 Rowe-psychologists; supervised the students in Silverstein and “The Rainbow Fish” by dent who came each painting day and orga- Spring Campfire Saturdays. 7 p.m. the process as well. Katherine Rehm, a West Marcus Pfister and J Allen James; and a third nized most of the process. Twice, she was Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Springfield High School art teacher, volun- mural depicting appreciation for develop- the sole student to be able to paint. Park Road, Springfield. Explore the teered and connected the Virginia Hills Child mental diversity. These murals transformed woodlands and lake front spots — Kelly Rowe where wildlife hides and resides, Find office with the National Art Honor Soci- the bare walls by energizing them with life guided by a naturalist. $8-$10.

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Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection Photo by Jon Roetman/The Connection Robinson sophomore attacker Katie Checkosky, left, finished with four The Robinson girls’ lacrosse team won the Conference 5 championship goals and four assists in Friday’s Conference 5 championship game on Friday, beating Centreville 19-13 at Westfield High School. against Centreville at Westfield High School. Robinson Girls’ Lax Wins Conference 5 Championship

first goal of the evening with 12:13 left in Rams beat “We just wanted to the opening half, Robinson responded with four straight goals, taking a 12-3 lead when Osbourn in prove to them it Obregon scored with 8:11 on the clock. Goals by Wakefield and Newell cut the opening round wasn’t the yellow Robinson advantage to seven, but junior attacker Kaitlin Luccarelli and Caskey each of regionals. cards, it was our found the back of the net to extend the Rams’ lead to 14-5 at halftime. By Jon Roetman ability to stay in the The Connection game and keep our AFTER A SLOW START, Wakefield and Newell picked it up in the second half. he Robinson girls’ la- heads strong.” Newell had three goals and an assist dur- crosse team entered — Robinson junior ing Centreville’s 7-0 run, and Wakefield TFriday’s rematch with Taylor Caskey added two goals and an assist. Centreville in search of Newell, who will play for James Madison not only a conference champion- University, finished with four goals and two ship, but proof the Rams’ regular- the yellow cards,” Caskey said, “it assists. Wakefield, who will play for the season victory over the Wildcats was our ability to stay in the game University of North Carolina, had four goals was about more than just yellow and keep our heads strong.” and an assist. cards. With the victory, Robinson en- “I think our defense played so much bet- Robinson defeated Centreville tered the 6A North region tourna- ter,” Robinson head coach Liz Case said. “… 25-20 in each teams’ regular-sea- ment as Conference 5’s No. 1 seed. Our goalie did amazing. [Danielle Valenti], son finale on May 11. The Wildcats The Rams defeated Osbourn 24-0 she came up with great saves. … I think as received six yellow cards during the on May 26 and will face McLean a whole, we realized how dangerous game and, by rule, played part of on Thursday, May 28. [Newell and Wakefield] are on the field and the second half down as many as Centreville is Conference 5’s No. we … were going to do everything we can three players. The Rams capital- 2 seed and defeated Osbourn Park to stop them and play good, solid body de- ized, scoring the final six goals of 20-1 on Tuesday. The Wildcats will fense.” the contest. Robinson handed face Woodson on Thursday. Sophomore attacker Elizabeth Murphy Centreville its first loss of the sea- “We knew that we were the bet- and freshman attacker Emily Marciano each son and earned the top seed in the ter team and that we did come out scored two goals for Centreville. Senior at- Conference 5 tournament. on top [during the regular season] tacker Kara Waddell had one. The two teams met again in Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection and we proved it,” Robinson Robinson’s Checkosky, Caskey, Obregon Friday’s conference championship Robinson junior attacker Taylor Caskey earned sophomore attacker Katie and Kluegel each scored four goals. game. After surviving a Wildcat first-team All-Conference 5 honors this season. Checkosky said. “We really wanted Luccarelli finished with two goals and rally in the second half, the Rams to prove it again and reiterate that Mackenzie Schuler had one. had the proof they were looking for — and goal with 9:41 remaining cut the Rams’ lead we were the better team.” Checkosky tallied four assists. a championship banner to go with it. to 16-12. How much confidence did the Rams have “Today, obviously it proved that we are a Robinson defeated Centreville 19-13 on But Centreville would get no closer as after beating the Wildcats during the regu- good team and we are able to play and we May 22 at Westfield High School, captur- Robinson senior attacker Izzy Obregon put lar season? show up and play,” Case said. “I’m just re- ing its first conference/district title since one in the net with 7:25 remaining and the “A lot of confidence,” Checkosky said. “We ally glad that they were able to prove them- 2009, according to results at laxpower.com. Rams scored three of the game’s final four knew we were going to be seeing them selves again.” goals. again because they’re a great team and they Obregon, Checkosky, Caskey, Schuler, and THE RAMS led 14-5 at halftime and ex- During the regular-season meeting, have great players.” Kluegel each earned first-team all-confer- tended their lead to 16-5 with early second- Centreville received six yellow cards and While Centreville is led by co-conference ence honors. half goals by Taylor Caskey and Elli Kluegel. Robinson received two. On Friday, officials Players of the Year Caroline Wakefield and Centreville freshman midfielder Paige But Centreville came back strong with a 7- issued Robinson three yellow cards and Newell, it was the Rams who came out Richbourg and junior midfielder Madison 0 run during a 10-minute, 33-second Centreville one. strong Friday, building an 8-2 lead in the Duncan were also members of the all-con- stretch. Senior attacker Reagan Newell’s “We just wanted to prove to them it wasn’t first 12 minutes. After Wakefield scored her ference first team.

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