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By Sharon Bulova/Chairman presidency of Dr. Angel Cabrera, Mason is Fairfax County Board of Supervisors fast taking its place as a university for the world. elcome to Fairfax County, Fairfax County is known for its business- the best place in the coun- friendly climate. Time Magazine has de- Wtry to live, work and play. scribed us as “the epicenter of the Wash- Fairfax County is home to a ington region’s job boom” and “one of the fantastic public school system, top tier busi- great economic success stories of our time.” ness and shopping opportunities, compas- Although home to eight Fortune 500 com- sionate human services, and some of the pany headquarters (corporate giants such best parks and open spaces in the D.C. Met- as Northrop Grumman and Booz Allen ropolitan region. This summer featured the Hamilton) about 97 percent of the compa- long-awaited opening of the WMATA Silver nies in Fairfax County are small businesses Line, which connects the Reston and the with fewer than 100 employees. We are a Tysons areas of the county to the entire great location for startups. Metrorail system. Of course, Fairfax County’s greatest asset Last June, I cut the ribbon to open a new is a population that is welcoming and en- segment of our Fairfax County Cross County gaged. People from all over the globe have Trail, named after former Chairman (now made Fairfax County their home, enriching congressman) Gerry Connolly. It was his our community with diverse cultures and vision, while serving on our board, to build entrepreneurship. Visit Fairfax County’s and connect trail sections to make it pos- website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov to learn sible for someone to hike through all nine more about what Fairfax has to offer. county magisterial districts. The northern As chairman of the Board of Supervisors, end of the trail begins in Great Falls Na- Photo contributed I am elected at-large by all registered vot- tional Park at the breathtaking Potomac Thumbs up for Silver Line: The long-awaited opening of the WMATA ers. My office is here to serve you. If you River and travels south to the historic Silver Line, which connects the Reston and the Tysons areas of the have any questions or concerns, please Occoquan River. county to the Metrorail system. email me at [email protected] or The trail passes through stream valleys call me at 703-324-2321. I hope you will and meadows, then winds through fascinat- Springfest every April. dents with a seamless, cost-effective path sign up to receive my monthly Bulova By- ing Laurel Hill, site of the former Lorton Fairfax County has something for every- to a four-year degree. line newsletter that will keep you up-to-date Prison. In addition to parkland and a golf one. Northern Virginia Community College George Mason University, recently named on what is happening and how you can course, these grounds are now home to the offers more than 160 degrees at the one of the top five “Up-and-Coming Uni- participate in all that Fairfax County has to Workhouse Arts Center where visitors can associate’s level and numerous certificate versities” by U.S. News and World Report, offer you and your family. watch artists in action and enjoy plays, per- programs. Its partnership with George Ma- is also recognized as one of America’s Best Thanks for making Fairfax County your formances and community events such as son University provides families and stu- College Buys by Forbes magazine. Under the home.
dedicated planning time for teachers. A County of 186,785 Students The change to full day Mondays received overwhelming support in our community By Karen K. Garza skills they will and will benefit students, teachers, and Superintendent of Fairfax County need for the future. our families. Public Schools Our dedicated ❖ A new standard school calendar that
teachers promote Courtesy of FCPS eliminates the need to make up inclem- elcome to the 2014-15 school the success of ev- ent weather days at the end of the school year. The start of a new ery student and year if fewer than 13 days are missed W Photo by while providing two full weeks for win- school year is always an ex- create a caring citing time for students, parents, and learning environ- ter break. educators. Our dedicated staff has been ment where every ❖ The new Bailey’s Upper Elementary
working hard to prepare for another student is valued Louise Krafft School for the Arts and Sciences. A first school year that builds on our tradition and recognized as Karen K. Garza of its kind for Fairfax County, this new of excellence at Fairfax County Public an active learner. school is being converted from a five- Schools (FCPS). Fairfax is a community Working closely with our school board, story office building at 6245 Leesburg that embraces its newest residents and parents, teachers, and community stake- Pike to provide enrollment relief for the
the cultural diversity that makes our holders, we have made a number of posi- /Connection overcrowded Bailey’s Elementary School county such a desirable place to be. For tive and exciting changes for our system for the Arts and Sciences. The new cam- many families and businesses, the deci- during my first year as superintendent. We pus will house grades 3-5, while the ex- sion to relocate to a new area is often developed the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate isting campus will house preschool to dependent on the quality of the local that will serve as a foundation on which to grade 2. public schools. FCPS has a well-deserved build a long-range strategic plan for the ❖ A new CrisisLink text messaging tool Vincent Michael Sica proceeds to national reputation for excellence. school system and will lessen the focus on for students and parents needing men- the stage platform after being As we enter a new school year, we are standardized, high-stakes testing and place tal health support and resources. Crisis named the 2014 Lake Braddock projecting an enrollment of 186,785 greater emphasis on engaged students, line staff respond to the text messages Faculty Award recipient for aca- making FCPS the nation’s 10th largest project-based learning, and authentic as- 24 hours a day. The text number is 703- demic excellence, community school district. Fairfax County high sessments of student learning. The Portrait 997-5444. service, extra-curricular activities, schools are among the most academically of a Graduate will ensure that our students The future remains very bright for good citizenship and leadership. rigorous in the U.S. and are cited every are collaborators, communicators, creative FCPS families, students, and employees. year as among the top high schools in and critical thinkers, global citizens, and made include: I look forward to welcoming your chil- the country. Our classrooms are led by goal-directed and resilient individuals when ❖ The launch of full-day Mondays for all dren to our schools on Sept. 2 and mak- teachers who inspire, motivate, and pre- they leave FCPS. elementary students. 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By Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D. nation’s capital est Hispanic-owned companies, and top opening this fall promises to be a mag- into what Time companies that are Asian-, woman- and net for that area. f you are a newcomer to Fairfax magazine has veteran-owned. As I suggested earlier, this evolution ICounty, allow me to welcome you called “one of the Today Fairfax County is the second-larg- of Fairfax County has been no accident. to one of the most dynamic com- great economic est suburban office market in the United It has been a strategy driven by a con- munities anywhere in the world to live success stories of States. sistent vision: A strong and consistent and work. It was the vision of many our time.” Almost no matter where you live, you can economic development program that at- people to create this kind of community, How much of a see how the county continues to evolve as tracts companies and helps them stay so please allow me to offer a quick his- success story? a business location. The first phase of and grow here creates job opportunities, tory lesson. Fairfax County Metro’s Silver Line rail service further en- builds a strong commercial tax base that The Capital Beltway was completed was home to no Gerald Gordon. hances the attractiveness of Tysons Corner holds down residential taxes, and allows in 1964. The same year the iconic high- Fortune 500 com- and Reston, while the second phase will link the Board of Supervisors to provide way opened, the Virginia General As- panies in 1964, and today 10 of those busi- Herndon and Washington Dulles Interna- high-quality public services that en- sembly passed a law that cre- nesses are based here. That’s more tional Airport to the rest of the Washington hance the quality of life here. ated what is now called the Commentary than 30 states. Today more than region in 2018. Yes, Fairfax County has changed tre- Fairfax County Economic De- 400 foreign-owned businesses Southeastern Fairfax County (Springfield, mendously since 1964. But, even with velopment Authority. In the have a presence here, as do four Lorton and the Richmond Highway corri- all the progress that has happened, we last 50 years, creation and growth of a companies on Black Enterprise magazine’s dor) are becoming important office centers believe even better times lay ahead. diversified business community and lo- list of the 100 largest African American- thanks to growth at Fort Belvoir. The Mo- cal economy transformed a sleepy bed- owned companies, three companies on saic District in Merrifield is a popular desti- Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., is president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Develop- room community in the shadow of the HispanicBusiness.com’s list of the 100 larg- nation, and the Springfield Town Center ment Authority.
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Fairfax County Chamber of Top Issues to Follow in the Area Commerce The chamber facilitates industry-fo- cused councils, thought leadership groups, community partnerships and According to Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield). many other opportunities for its more than 600 member companies to expand schools,” Herrity said. “That’s increase and we’ve got to be ready for it,” their networks and raise their profiles Transportation the key — it’s always been the said Herrity. And though the Supervisor in the highly competitive Northern Vir- First up is getting a long-term key to Fairfax County — is thinks his district is “pretty far ahead in ginia market. www.fairfaxchamber.org/ fix to I-66 underway in 2017. having involved parents, in- terms of being age-friendly,” there is still a or 703-479-9075.-0 “I66 congestion impacts volved at home in education, lot to do in terms of preparing to meet the Braddock Road,” said Supervi- and involved at the school.” challenges of this growing population. Greater Springfield Chamber sor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), Namely facilitating people who want to stay The Chamber works with businesses “and it impacts congestion on at home and be near their support struc- within and those with ties to the Spring- 29 as people look to avoid and Taxes and ture, and provide activities, mental health field community. get around 66.” Then there is support and transportation. “I think a good www.springfieldchamber.org/. a quarter improvement study Regulation needs assessment needs to be done,” Herrity on the Fairfax County Parkway To help with economic re- said. Central Fairfax Chamber of “so we can get the interchanges Herrity covery, job growth and devel- Commerce and widening that we need.” A opment, Herrity cites the The chamber provides information final major transportation issue is getting need to “open Fairfax County to business Affordable Housing and programs to businesses through- secondary roads paved, such as Rolling again. Our tax rates crept up, our “We need to do it right,” said Herrity. For out Fairfax and was previously known Road. homeowners taxes are higher than they’ve him, that means not following in the foot- as the City of Fairfax Chamber of Com- been — we need to get our taxes under steps of the Tyson’s Corner area, which is merce. www.cfcc.org/. control. But we also need to make sure that going the way of having 20 percent of hous- School Funding we are welcoming to business. We’ve got ing be rent-controlled. “We take an awful South Fairfax Chamber of some work to do in that area as well.” lot of developer contributions and put it into Commerce Challenges affordable housing for the wrong kind of SFCC is the first chamber of com- “We need to keep our schools the best in housing. We need to get away from that,” merce exclusively for businesses, non- the nation,” said Herrity, “because they are Aging Community Herrity said. “And focus instead on the profit organizations, and individuals the best in the nation, but we’re going to According to Herrity, the population of his people that really need it: the disabled, the with interests in the southern part of have challenges, with the 30 percent free district aged 50 and older is on track to in- people in the woods, the people who can’t Fairfax County. SFCC is bringing to and reduced lunch.” In addition to the crip- crease by 55 percent by 2030, and those 70 help themselves.” pling budget issues facing the schools, “I and older could shoot up as much as 88 See Chambers, Page 7 think parents need to get involved with the percent in the same period. “That’s a huge — Tim Peterson
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income families. ECHO is con- ily, go to www.odbfairfax.com/ GIVE stantly seeking donations and vol- holiday. GIVE (Growth and Inspiration unteers. 703-569-9160 or through Volunteering and Educa- www.echo-inc.org. tion) is a non-profit organization Office to End and founded and operated by high Prevent school students, which works to- FACETS wards promoting leadership of FACETS helps parents, their chil- Homelessness youth through volunteering time dren and individuals who suffer for a free tutoring program for the effects of poverty in the Fairfax (OPEH) area. FACETS is always in need of children. OPEH supports the Fairfax-Falls volunteers, and offers a variety of Last year, GIVE ran 11 centers Church Community Partnership to one-time and ongoing opportuni- in both libraries and community Prevent and End Homelessness ties, including a monthly Youth centers, and is looking forward to which engages nonprofits, busi- Volunteer Night. 703-865-4251 or expanding further this year with nesses, faith-based communities http://facetscares.org/. more support. and county agencies in its efforts The GIVE center at Richard Byrd to implement the 10-Year plan, Library, which has served over Food for Others which focuses on rapid re-housing 1,000 students, has over 100 stu- Search No More! The non-profit provides a safety and prevention by increasing the dents and 60 tutors that meet ev- net for people who suddenly face availability of permanent afford- Make Temple B’nai Shalom your new ery Saturday from 1-3 p.m. unforeseen emergencies such as a able housing. spiritual home. We are a warm and www.giveyouth.org. welcoming Reform congregation, family illness or the loss of a job www.ziphomelessness.com open to all...young and old, married, or a spouse. 703-207-9173 or partnered, and single. No matter where Ecumenical www.foodforothers.com. South County Cares you might be on your Jewish journey, South County Church congrega- we will help you along your way. Community Helping Our Daily Bread tion members and south county Please join us on Fridays at 8 p.m. for Shabbat services. Others (ECHO) The Holiday Program helps area community members work We have spaces available in our Open to receive donations at those in need with food for the together on local and international nationally-recognized Religious School! 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, Spring- holidays and gifts for their chil- projects like National Night Out, FREE PRE-K!!! OPEN HOUSE & TOUR: 9/5 at 7 p.m. field. dren, making last year’s holiday Operation Christmas Child, and Amy R. Perlin, D.D.—Senior Rabbi Provides food and financial as- season brighter for approximately local and international aid efforts. 7612 Old Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 sistance to those in short-term 3,000 families. For more informa- www.southcountycares.org. www.tbs-online.org emergencies, and provides cloth- tion on their holiday programs, For membership information, contact our Director of Member including how to sponsor a fam- See Nonprofits, Page 9 Services, Lynn Richmond, at [email protected] or 703-764-2901 ing and household goods to low
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6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chambers Celebrating 35 Years From Page 5 of Dance buffa’s Excellence! gether diverse business and civic dance leaders in Lorton, Laurel Hill, Newington, Ft. Belvoir, South (Established in 1980) Springfield, Burke, Fairfax Station Home of Burke Civic Ballet studio and Clifton to become part of a new voice in the South Fairfax region, • Pre-School Dance Movement • Hip Hop one of the fastest growing business • Contemporary • Conditioning • Ballet communities in Northern Virginia. • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Pointe • Modern www.southfairfaxchamber.org. • Acro • Musical Theater • Ages 3 to Adult Hispanic Chamber of Com- • Beginner to Advanced • Professional Instructors merce of Northern Virginia Located in Herndon, the organi- Come Join the fun! zation serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. www.hccnva.org/.
Small Business Develop- ment Center The SBDC helps aspiring entre- preneurs start new businesses and helps existing businesses to remain competitive in the economy. www.asbdc-us.org/. 12,000 sq. ft. of performing space Pakistan American Business Association Inc. with professional sprung floors PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes CALL 703-425-5599 business opportunities between Pa- QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. kistan and the United States of IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE America, and nurtures leadership ENVIRONMENT CENTER II skills within the Pakistani American www.buffas.com • [email protected] business community. 703-627-1500 or www.pabausa.org/.
Northern Virginia Black DR. GENE SWEETNAM Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organiza- DR. GRACE CHANG CARDIOLOGY tion provides resources to black- OPTOMETRISTS DERMATOLOGY owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and EMERGENCY/ Prince William counties. CRITICAL CARE www.novabcc.org/. INTERNAL MEDICINE Asian American Chamber of Commerce NEUROLOGY Located in Tysons, it offers pro- ONCOLOGY grams to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. RADIATION www.asian-americanchamber.org/. ONCOLOGY
US Lebanese Chamber of RADIOLOGY Commerce TWO A privately held business associa- CONVENIENT REHABILITATIVE tion founded in 2010 offering net- LOCATIONS THERAPY working and resources to Lebanese • Family & Pediatric Vision Care SURGERY Americans. 703-761-4949. • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases • 21 years Naval Service, 6 years Active Duty RADIOCAT Latvian Chamber of Com- • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock Centers for The merce in the Americas Treatment of Feline The Fairfax-based organization • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab Hyperthyroidism provides resources to Latvian-lead Most Insurances Accepted: businesses, as well as American Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network businesses hoping to expand into Doctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS, Latvia. www.latchamamericas.org. VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA Medicaid Small Business Commission WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION As part of the commonwealth’s 5204A Rolling Rd. 8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100 Division of Legislative Services, the Burke Professional Center Shoppes at Lorton Valley Commission provides resources and Burke, VA 22015 Lorton, VA 22079 support to the businesses. 703-425-2000 703-493-9910 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpsm/osb/ www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.com sbc/. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 7 Newcomers & Community Guide Running in the Area
Routes and trails in our RESOURCES FOR RUNNERS Fairfax County Trail Buddy neighborhood. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/trails/
Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail By Abigail Constantino http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/cct/ The Connection Burke Lake Park http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelakepark/ unners in Burke have quick access to Burke Lake Park and Lake Accotink Park, Lake Accotink Park Photos by Abigail Constantino/The Connection Ras well as the Gerry Connolly Cross Coun- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink/ Hump Day Dash runners meet at the Potomac River try Trail after a short drive. Potomac River Running Store Running Store in Burke on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Gabe Roxas, of Burke, runs 20-30 miles a week. https://potomacriverrunning.com/location/burke/ His regular run is at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Sta- See Mommy Run (Burke) tion, which goes a little over five miles. http://www.seemommyrun.com/va/groupsbycity/Burke For Brian Waite, of Burke, Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, is his go-to loop. He usually runs 20-35 attracts “different types of runners at different places miles a week. in their running.” Jeremy Lynch, of Springfield, is lucky enough not Although the group is diverse, Maera Busa, a to have to drive to hit the trails. From his house, he Potomac River Running Store employee, said that takes the Lake Accotink Trail which connects to the there is no pressure. Runners can go at their own Cross Country Trail. It’s “absolutely fantastic,” he pace. said. The run is usually no more than 50 minutes, and But for those who want to pound the sidewalks goes from the store to the nearby trails and side- and pavements of Burke, Potomac River Running walks in the vicinity. Store of Burke’s Hump Day Dash is a way to run, “There are nice loops with lots of hills to challenge socialize and explore the neighborhood. The weekly yourself. One twenty-three is good because it’s flat. run meets in the store on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. And, if you want to push yourself, you can go all the Different types of runners participate in the run - way on 123,” said Busa. from Boston marathoners to collegiate athletes to After the run, participants can hang out, chat, and complete beginners. Lynch, who has been coming to enjoy free snacks and beverages. The Potomac River The trail at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station is popular these runs for almost two years, said that the event Running Store in Burke is located at 5715 Burke with runners in Burke. Centre Parkway. We have warm hearts for cold noses!
DR. BARRY ROSENBLUTH • DR. JIM MACLEAN DR. DIANE NICHOLS • DR. KATHLEEN PHILLIPS
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From Page 6 needy in Northern Virginia. The schools involved in- clude Dogwood Elementary in Reston, Lynbrook El- National Capital Food Bank ementary and Garfield Elementary in Springfield, Cora A group of food banks serving all of Northern Vir- Kelly Elementary in Alexandria and Pine Spring Elemen- ginia seek monetary donations and general volunteers. tary in Falls Church Volunteers and donors are always 703-541-3063 or www.capitalareafoodbank.org. needed. Contact [email protected] or www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org Assistance League Northern Virginia of Northern Virginia An all-volunteer organization that clothes, feeds, Family Services educates and nurtures those in need. Working through Offers employments and job training, health care, six elementary schools and Inova Fairfax Hospital, As- housing, mental health, foster care and home visita- sistance League touches the lives of some of the most tions to new parents. 703-385-3267 or www.nvfs.org.
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This sign sits outside the Franconia Governmental Center and provides information about “Franconia Farm,” which was located on 191 acres of Some of the artifacts featured at the Franconia Museum. The goals of land purchased by a wealthy businessman named William Fowle. The the museum are to preserve the rich history of Franconia as well as to land is located across the street from Springfield Mall. promote the heritage of the Franconia area. A Photo Tour of Springfield Landmarks
a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment. The Local history in goals of the Museum are to preserve the rich history of Franconia as well as to pro- words and pictures. mote the heritage of the Franconia area. It By Marissa Beale is full of pictures, artifacts and stories de- tailing the past and present of Franconia. here is history in our own back- In addition, they sponsor historical bus yard. While Washington, D.C. is tours, which you can find out more about Tonly a few metro stops away, the via their website, at www.fairy- Franconia Museum in Spring- field, though small, offers a taste of local Ashland House history that visitors are sure to remember. The Museum is just one of a few places rec- The Ashland House is the oldest home in ommended if you are looking to discover Franconia, Virginia and the former resi- and learn more about the history of Spring- dence of legendary southern belle, Miss field. For a few more history hot-spots, read Mary Triplett of Virginia. Located on on. Walhaven Drive, the house dates back to 1820 when it was used as a Civil War Hos- pital. Because it is a private residence, visi- Franconia Museum tors will only be able to view it from the Don Hakenson, tour guide for the Franconia Bus Tour, explains the If you are new to Springfield and looking outside. However the home serves as an history and significance of many of the headstones in the cemetery for a way to find out more about rich local “outstanding example of private restora- behind the Sharon Chapel. This memorial commemorates the deaths of history, a great place to start is the Franconia tion” according to Don Hakenson, founder two young boys who were killed in a grenade explosion. The boys, aged Museum. The Franconia Museum is located and member on the board of directors for 10 and 6 at the time of their deaths, were the sons of Samuel and at 6121 Franconia Road and is open Mon- the Franconia Museum. The Ashland House Frances Pulman. The Pulman Family, a very famous family, owned a day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday from 10 See Landmarks, Page 18 store on Telegraph Road called the Pulman Store.
The front of the Ashland House. Standing in front are guides, Jumana Qamruddin and Nazir Bhagat. Bhagat, who owns the house, purchased it The historical marker for the Laurel Grove Colored School and Church, in the 1980s and has done extensive research on the history of the located on Beulah Street. It reads, “Thornton Gray and William Jasper house. The house is complicated in structure, featuring several add-ons. were focused on educating the children of the congregation. In 1881, Guests reported that going through the house felt like walking through a Georgiana and William Jasper, a former slave deeded one half acre from maze. The front and back stairs of the house are reminiscent of Greek their thirteen-acre farm to the segregated Virginia school system for Revival Style, according to Bhagat. $10.00. The school served the community until 1932.” 10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Demographics
Zip code: 22153 Population: 17,456 Population: 31,285 Race: White-10,512 (60.2%), Race: White-21,039 (67.2%), Black/African American-973 Black/African American-3,311 (5.6%), American Indian and (10.6%), American Indian and Alaska Native-82 (0.5%), Asian- Alaska Native-94 (0.3%), Asian- 3,777 (21.6%), Hispanic or Latino 4,309 (13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-3,529 (20.2%) (of any race)-3,517 (11.2%) Total housing units: 6,033 Total housing units: 10,849 Owner-occupied housing Owner-occupied housing units: 4,648 (80.6%) units: 8,951 (85.5%) Households with individu- Households with individu- als under 18 years: 2,246 als under 18 years: 4,403 (38.9%) (42.1%) Households with individu- Households with individu- als 65 years and over: 1,625 als 65 years and over: 1,904 (28.2%) (18.2%) Median household income: Median household income: 98,779 136,561 Mean family income: Mean family income: 118,938 157,918 Population 5 years and Population 5 years and over who speaks a language over who speaks a language other than English at home: other than English at home: 45.3% 28.9% Zip code: 22315 Zip code: 22152 Population: 26,202 Population: 28,500 Race: White-16,870 (64.4%), Race: White-19,323 (67.7%), Black/African American-4,217 Black/African American-2,252 (16.1%), American Indian and (7.9%), American Indian and Alaska Native-89 (0.3%), Asian- Alaska Native-105 (0.4%), Asian- 3,180 (12.1%), Hispanic or Latino 4,548 (15.9%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-2,494 (9.5%) (of any race)-3,778 (13.2%) Total housing units: 10,978 Total housing units: 10,503 Owner-occupied housing Owner-occupied housing units: 7,650 (72%) units: 8,535 (82.1%) Households with individu- Households with individu- als under 18 years: 3,614 als under 18 years: 3,879 (34%) (37.3%) Households with individu- Households with individu- als 65 years and over: 1,487 als 65 years and over: 2,347 (14%) (22.6%) Median household income: Median household income: 120,517 SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR 113,135 Mean family income: Mean family income: 149,932 Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. 142,586 Population 5 years and Population 5 years and over who speaks a language Publishing Publishing over who speaks a language other than English at home: SEPTEMBER Dates Dates other than English at home: 28.4% 28.6% HomeLifeStyle...... 9/10/14 HomeLifeStyle...... 11/12/14 Zip code: 22310 A+ Camps & Schools...... 9/17/14 Holiday Entertainment & Zip code: 22150 Population: 29,609 Population: 27,105 Race: White-19,121 (64.6%), Fall Fun & Arts Preview...... 9/24/14 Gift Guide I...... 11/19/14 Race: White-13,166 (48.6%), Black/African American-3,991 A+...... 11/25/14 Black/African American-2,463 (13.5%), American Indian and OCTOBER (9.1%), American Indian and Alaska Native-94 (0.3%), Asian- Wellbeing...... 10/1/14 Thanksgiving is November 27. Alaska Native-191 (0.7%), Asian- 3,517 (11.9%), Hispanic or Latino HomeLifeStyle PULLOUT: 6,415 (23.7%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-4,678 (15.8%) DECEMBER (of any race)-7,181 (26.5%) Total housing units: 12,048 Deadline is 9/25/14...... 10/8/14 Wellbeing...... 12/3/14 Total housing units: 9,525 Owner-occupied housing A+ Camps & Schools...... 10/15/14 HomeLifeStyle: Home for the Owner-occupied housing units: 8,679 (76%) units: 5,444 (59.9%) Households with individu- Election Preview I ...... 10/22/14 Holidays...... 12/10/14 Households with individu- als under 18 years: 3,654 Election Preview II...... 10/29/14 Hanukkah begins December 16. als under 18 years: 3,186 (32%) (35%) Households with individu- NOVEMBER Holiday Entertainment & Households with individu- als 65 years and over: 2,214 Election Day is Tuesday, Gift Guide II...... 12/16/14 als 65 years and over: 3,097 (19.4%) Award- (34.1%) Median household income: Winning November 4. A+ Camps & Schools...... 12/16/14 Median household income: 105,515 Wellbeing...... 11/5/14 CHILDREN’S CONNECTION...... 12/24/14 86,480 Mean family income: Mean family income: 137,805 E-mail [email protected] for more information. 114,018 Population 5 years and Population 5 years and over who speaks a language Reaching Suburban Washington’s Leading Households over who speaks a language other than English at home: • Alexandria Gazette Packet • Fairfax Connection • Oak Hill/Herndon Connection other than English at home: 34.5% Newspapers & Online • Arlington Connection • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection • Potomac Almanac 54.8% Source: U.S. Census 2010; • Burke Connection • Great Falls Connection • Reston Connection 703-778-9431 • Centre View • McLean Connection • Springfield Connection American Community Survey www.ConnectionNewspapers.com • Chantilly Connection • Mount Vernon Gazette • Vienna/Oakton Connection Zip code: 22151 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 11 Newcomers & Community Guide
What’s on the Ballot; How to Vote Election Day is Nov. 4,
2014, but you can vote
as early as Sept. 19.
very year is Election Year in Vir-
ginia. This year, every Virginia
voter will choose one member of E the U.S. Senate and their mem-
ber of the U.S. House of Representatives. Two of Northern Virginia’s three house seats are open seats with the retirement of two longstanding members, Jim Moran (D-8) and Frank Wolf (R-10).
This area has very high rates of voter reg- istration, but voter turnout varies signifi- cantly from year to year. For example, two years ago in 2012, a presidential election year, 71.78 percent of Virginia registered voters turned out to vote. But in 2010, more comparable to this year, only 44.01 percent of Virginia registered voters turned out to vote.
In Fairfax County, with a population around 1,130,900, there are 713,025 reg-
istered voters as of July 1, 2014, up from
676,802 in 2012. (Population data from
U.S. Census and voter data from Virginia BEGINS AT FAIRFAX COUNTY Department of Elections.) GOVERNMENTAL CENTER
In Alexandria, with a population of about BEGINNING SEPT. 19, 2014. 148,900, there are 97,883 total registered Office of Elections, 12000 Government voters as of July 1, 2014. That’s down from Center Pkwy, Conf. Rooms 2/3, Fairfax,
101,887 total registered voters as of July 2, 22035 2012. Sept. 19 - Oct. 10: Monday, Tuesday, In Arlington, with a population of about Wednesday and Friday - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 224,900, there are 162,100 total registered Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. voters as of July 1, 2014, up from 157, 236 Oct. 14 - Oct. 31, Monday thru Friday - 8 on July 2, 2012. a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 REGISTER, CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In and Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. order to vote on Election Day, you must be Closed Monday, Oct. 13 for Columbus registered at your current address no later Day than Oct. 13, 2014. You can check your reg- Map provided by Fairfax County government istration status online by going to SATELLITE VOTING LOCATIONS Map of Congressional districts serving Fairfax County. www.sbe.virginia.gov. BEGIN FRIDAY OCT. 14 ❖ Franconia Governmental Center - 6121 http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ Warner (D) is challenged by Republican Ed VOTING EARLY, ABSENTEE Franconia Rd., Alexandria, 22310 absentee.htm W. Gillespie and Libertarian Robert C. Virtually every voter in Virginia is eligible ❖ Dolley Madison Library - 1244 Oak Sarvis. to vote absentee, which includes voting in- Ridge Ave., McLean, 22101 WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT? ❖ Republican Ed W. Gillespie, person absentee at a variety of locations ❖ North County Human Services Bldg. - Every voter in Virginia will vote for U.S www.edforsenate.com between Sept. 19 and Nov. 1. 1850 Cameron Glen Dr, Reston, 20190 Senator and their member in the U.S. House ❖ Democrat Mark R. Warner, There are many reasons that voters are ❖ West Springfield Governmental Center of Representatives. www.markwarnerva.com allowed to vote absentee, but the most - 6140 Rolling Rd., Springfield, 22152 One constitutional question will appear ❖ Libertarian Robert C. Sarvis, broad of these applies to almost anyone ❖ Mason Governmental Center - 6507 Co- on all Virginia ballots, Proposed Constitu- www.robertsarvis.com with a job: “Any person who, in the regular lumbia Pike, Annandale, 22003 tional Amendment - Question: Shall the and orderly course of his business, profes- ❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center - Constitution of Virginia be amended to al- THE 8TH DISTRICT is an open seat be- sion, or occupation, will be at his place of 2511 Parkers Ln., Alexandria 22306 low the General Assembly to exempt from cause of the retirement of incumbent Rep. work and commuting to and from his home ❖ Sully District Governmental Center - taxation the real property of the surviving Jim Moran (D), who was elected in 1990. to his place of work for eleven or more hours 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly 20151 spouse of any member of the armed forces Democrat Donald S. Beyer Jr. will face Re- of the thirteen that the polls are open (6 Monday - Friday, Oct. 14 - 31, 3:30 p.m. - of the United States who was killed in ac- publican Micah K. Edmond plus three in- a.m. to 7 p.m.). 7 p.m. tion, where the surviving spouse occupies dependent candidates. The 8th district in- You can download an absentee ballot and Saturdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 the real property as his or her principal place cludes all of Alexandria and Arlington, plus mail it to your local voter registration of- and Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. of residence and has not remarried? parts of Fairfax County including Mount fice, or you can vote “absentee in person.” Closed Monday, Oct. 13 for Columbus Vernon, Lorton and parts of McLean, Tysons Day U.S. SENATE IN PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING For more, call 703-222-0776 or visit One-term incumbent Sen. Mark R. See Every Year, Page 13
12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Colin Family Every Year is Election Year in Virginia Mediation Group Stop fighting and stay out IN THE 11TH DISTRICT, Gerry Connolly (D), of court! From Page 12 former chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Su- pervisors, elected to congress in 2008, will face Re- Certified family mediators and Falls Church. publican Suzanne K. Scholte and two independent available throughout ❖ Republican Micah K. Edmond, candidates. Northern Virginia www.micahedmond.com ❖ Republican Suzanne K. Scholte, ❖ Democrat Donald S. Beyer Jr., www.suzannescholteforcongress.com/ Seven days www.friendsofdonbeyer.com ❖ Democrat Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, incum- a week ❖ Libertarian Jeffrey S. Carson, jeffreycarson.com/ bent, www.gerryconnolly.com ❖ Independent Green Gerard C. “Gerry” Blais III, ❖ Green Joe F. Galdo www.joegaldo.com colinfamilymediationgroup.com www.votejoinrun.us ❖ Libertarian Marc M. Harrold, Virginia Colin ❖ Independent Gwendolyn J. Beck, www.marcharrold4congress.com www.gwendolynbeck.com IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, all voters will vote yes or IN THE 10TH DISTRICT, an open seat was created no for more money for transportation projects. by the retirement of Frank Wolf (R), who was elected Transportation Improvements Bond Ques- to office in 1982. Both major party candidates are tion: Shall the Board of Supervisors contract a debt, elected officials from McLean, with Republican Bar- borrow money and issue bonds of Fairfax County, bara Comstock, a member of the Virginia House of Virginia, in addition to bonds previously authorized Delegates, facing Democrat John Foust, a member of for transportation improvements and facilities, in the the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The 10th dis- maximum aggregate principal amount of trict sprawls from McLean to Winchester, and includes $100,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to Great Falls, Chantilly, parts of Fairfax Station, the Town finance the cost of constructing, reconstructing, im- of Clifton, part of Burke and Springfield. proving and acquiring transportation facilities, in- 703-323-1188 ❖ Republican Barbara J. Comstock, cluding improvements to primary and secondary www.barbaracomstockforcongress.com State highways, improvements related to transit, im- ❖ Democrat John W. Foust, provements for pedestrians and bicycles, and ancil- Whatever the season, www.foustforvirginia.com lary related improvements and facilities? ❖ Libertarian William B. Redpath, billredpath.com we have everything ❖ Independent Green Dianne L. Blais, IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, voters will also vote www.votejoinrun.us on an advisory Referendum regarding length of term your garden needs! ❖ Independent Brad A. Eickholt, for Offices of Mayor, City Council and School Board, www.eickholt4congress.com/ and whether the term of office should be increased from two years to four years. Huge Stock Plus Winter New Voter Identification Requirements of Pansies, As of this summer, there are new of the voter, and is not expired for more voter will provide the necessary in- Hardy requirements for voter identification than 12 months. formation, including email, fax, and Ornamental that voters must bring with them to A voter who does not bring an accept- address of where the ID should be the polling place. able photo ID to the polls will be offered delivered. Mums! Cabbage Virginia law requires all voters to a provisional ballot. & Kale! provide an acceptable form of photo IF YOU VOTE A PROVISIONAL identification at the polls. Voters ar- DON’T HAVE ONE OF THESE? BALLOT but don’t have an “accept- riving to the polls without photo ID Any registered voter who does not able ID,” you can appear in-person in will be allowed to vote a provisional possess one of the above mentioned the office of the general registrar in Presenting Our 20th Annual ballot and will have until noon on forms of photo ID, may apply for a free the locality in which the provisional the Friday after the election to de- Virginia Voter Photo Identification from ballot was cast by noon on Friday liver a copy of identification to their any general registrar’s office in the Com- following the election and apply for FALL FESTIVAL locality’s electoral board in order for monwealth. Voters applying for the a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. At their provisional ballot to be Virginia Voter Photo ID Card will have the completion of the application & Pumpkin Playground counted. to complete the Virginia Voter Photo process, the voter may request a Virginia’s photo ID requirements Identification Card Application, have Temporary Identification Document. also apply to absentee voters who their picture taken, and sign the digital This document can be provided to Pumpkins, Hayrides vote in-person in all elections. signature pad. Once the application is the electoral board as acceptable OPENS Here are the “acceptable” forms of processed, the card will be mailed di- identification and the voter’s provi- OCT. 1 identification: rectly to the voter. sional ballot will be counted. & Family Fun! ❖ Valid Virginia Driver’s License SOURCE: Virginia Department of or Identification Card PROVISIONAL BALLOT PROCESS Elections, www.sbe.virginia.gov ❖ Valid Virginia DMV issued A voter who arrives at the polling • Excellent selection of trees and shrubs Veteran’s ID card place without an acceptable form of For More Election Information: • Annuals, Perennials, Herbs ❖ Valid United States Passport photo identification will be given the op- Fairfax County Board of Elections, ❖ Other government-issued photo portunity to vote a provisional ballot. 703-222-0776, • House Plants and Gift Items identification cards (must be issued After completing the provisional ballot, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ • Landscape Services 703-323-5544 by US Government, the Common- the individual voting will be given writ- 12000 Government Center Park- • Wild Bird Supplies wealth of Virginia, or a political ten instructions from the election way, Fairfax, Suite 232, Fairfax, Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration, subdivision of the Commonwealth officials on how to submit a copy of his/ 22035; FAX 703-324-2205; email • Mulches, Soils and Seed Tree & Shrub care. ❖ Valid college or university stu- her identification so that his/her vote [email protected] dent photo identification card, must can be counted. City of Fairfax General Registrar, be from an institution of higher edu- A voter will have until noon on the 703-385-7890, http:// $ 00 $ 00 cation located in Virginia. Friday following the election to deliver www.fairfaxva.gov/government/ ❖ Employee identification card a copy of the identification to the local general-registrar 5 OFF 10 OFF containing a photograph of the voter electoral board. Voters may submit a 10455 Armstrong Street, Sisson $ $ and issued by an employer of the copy of their ID via fax, email, in-person House, Fairfax, 22030; FAX 703- Purchase of 50 or More Purchase of 100 or More voter in the ordinary course of the submission, or through USPS or com- 591-8364; email One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other employer’s business mercial delivery service. Please note that [email protected] offers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. offers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. ❖ or a Virginia Voter Photo ID the copy of the ID must be delivered to State Board of Elections, 804 864- Expires 10/31/14 c Expires 10/31/14 c Card obtained through any local gen- the electoral board by noon on Friday, 8901 Toll Free: 800 552-9745 FAX: eral registrar’s office or the provisional ballot cannot be 804 371-0194 9401 Burke Road • Open Mon-Sat. 8-8, Sun 8-7 “Valid” is defined as a genuine counted. A Friday postmark will not be email: [email protected] document, bearing the photograph sufficient. 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environmental G u education. Programs at n horticulture workshops, Regional Parks s HO Hemlock Overlook Regional Park to Hemlock Overlook are open n tours, field trips, concerts 13220 Yates Ford Road, Clifton to the public and groups by R and volunteer programs. Bull Run Marina Regional Park MN d BR www.nvrpa.org/park/ reservation. Only the hiking and . 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville hemlock_overlook/ horse trails may be used without Occoquan www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/ 800-877-0954; 571-281- prior arrangement. OR Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and 3556; Regional Park family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting Hemlock 9751 Ox Road, Lorton MBG Meadowlark Botanical Center open all year. Group Camping open daily www.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/ Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf Gardens 703-690-2121 open April through October. Hours 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and vary. Vienna a touch of the past with its historic brick kilns www.nvrpa.org/park/ and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Park meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ lands, trails and associated waters are part of BR Atlantis Waterpark 703-255-3631 the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. This 95-acre complex of large ornamental One hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan (at Bull Run Marina Regional display gardens and unique native plant River to Belmont Bay and back. Offered Park) collections is open year round and include Saturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville walking trails, lakes, more than 20 2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12 www.atlantisbullrun.com/ varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, and under, under age 4 are free. 703-631-0552 an extensive shade garden, native Atlantis Waterpark features pools, a MBG wildflowers, gazebos, birds, butterflies, giant dumping bucket, seasonal blooms and foliage. The Pohick Bay Regional Park waterslides, and fun-filled PB Atrium’s indoor tropical garden activities for all ages. Atlantis is setting is a popular meeting, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton open from Memorial Day weekend reception, wedding and workshop www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/ through Labor Day, and is a member location. Interpretive displays Pohick Bay is located on the Potomac River 25 miles of the Northern Virginia Regional accompany a restored 18th-century cabin. south of the nation’s capital. The boat launch Park Authority Family of Waterparks. ower and its A picnic area beside the Gardens is available to facility is one of only three public access points Aantis also features picnic pavilions, a visitors. Meadowlark presents gardening and to the Potomac River in northern Virginia. deck great for sunning and playing, as orean Bell T well as plenty of shade. Neptune Reef snack bar sells food, beverages and Sources: National Park Service, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State Parks sweets. One of the beautiful features of theand grounds Fairfax County at Park Authority. Map courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. Designed & com- Meadowlark is the K piled by Jean Card and Laurence Foong. Photos by Renée Ruggles. surrounding garden. 14 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jon boats for rent on the weekends, as well as family and group camping, hiking, picnic areas GF and a large play area for children. For those interested in swimming, the park offers one of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile land that shelters an abundance of wildlife, including the bald eagle. Nature lovers can expect to see blue birds, osprey, heron, deer, beavers and rare sightings of river otters.
PB Pirates Cove Waterpark (at Pohick Bay Regional Park) 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton www.piratescovepohick.com 703-339-6102 Pirates Cove Waterpark is located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitors can cool off under the 300-gallon dumping bucket, fire the water cannons and splash down the waterslide or search for buried treasure at Buccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunning and playing, as well as plenty of shade. Captain’s Galley snack bar features food, beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
PB Pohick Bay Golf Course 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course 703-339-8585 This scenic golf course is located on the Mason Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice facility features a driving range with practice putting and chipping greens, and lessons from A stunning spot to fish, found in the middle of Great Falls National Park. PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and apparel. Other services include club making, institute, musical and dance performances. The custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and LAP Lake Accotink Park tournament coordinating. education department supports both the visual and performing arts, offering classes and 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic SR Sandy Run Regional Park plans for the Workhouse include an event 448.1 acres, multiple resource park center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station restaurants, apartments, music barn and www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on LFP Lake Fairfax Park 703-690-4392 site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston The park is open to the public for the purpose of activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater, education, training, practice, and racing for shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters competitive and recreational sculling and 479 acres, multiple resource park rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Major Fairfax Authority may be launched from the docks or FRA Lee District Park shoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers a County Parks 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia facility for team training and competition for softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, Olympic, college, high school and club canoe, BLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground, kayak and crew athletes. accessible playground 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 138 acres, district park volleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf, Arts Center trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing 883.4 acres, multiple resource park MDP Mason District Park LAC Workhouse Arts Center 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale CJP Clemyjontri Park softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball 9601 Ox Road, Lorton (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, www.lortonarts.org 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean MBG amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness 703-584-2900 fitness, picnic areas and playgrounds 121.2 acres, district park The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio 18.6 acres, special purpose park buildings, the main galleries and the recently Charlotte, from Vienna, shares a opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are sketch that she made of the bridge, NWP Nottoway Park encouraged to interact with artists. In addition ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park across the pond from the 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), home to performing arts, including theater, film Children’s Garden at Meadowlark baseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit), tennis (lit), trails, picnic community center, nature center, amphitheater, Botanical Gardens. 90.9 acres, district park trails 650 acres, multiple resource park FPF Frying Pan Farm Park RBP Riverbend Park 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls historic structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails, nature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/ open areas, playground hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom 135.3 acres, multiple resource park 411.2 acres, multiple resource park
GSG Green Spring Gardens SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean Community Center, historic structure, biking/hiking historic structure, historic/hiking/nature trails, trails, open areas, gardens fishing 30.9 acres, special purpose park 384.3 acres, natural resource park
HPP Hidden Pond Park SRD South Run District 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield MN tennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/ baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, nature trails, playground, fishing recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming The Meredith family came to the Mason Neck 25.6 acres, community park 196 acres, district park State P exploringark, and from wildlife Arlington, spotting. to do some HMP Huntley Meadows Park WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale nature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/ softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park 1444.8 acres, natural resource park 292.6 acres, multiple resource park www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 15 A Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the Parks Springfield & Mount Vernon areas
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I R R Community Park Map Number Park Name FORT C 25 Hidden Pond Address, City BELVOIR A 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield Property Class M Community Park 1 Lorton O 26 West Springfield 9518 Richmond Highway, Alexandria T 6805 Caneel Street, Springfield Neighborhood Park O Neighborhood Park 2 Springfield Forest P 27 West Springfield Village 6400 Kalmia Street, Springfield 6910 Loudoun Lane, Springfield Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 3 Franconia 28 Rolling Forest 6432 Bowie Drive, Springfield 7019 Flax Street, Springfield Community Park Neighborhood Park 4 Lee High 29 Cherry Run 6501 Deepford Street, Springfield 7001 Cottontail Court, Springfield Community Park Neighborhood Park 5 Monticello Woods 30 South Run District 6444 Northanna Drive, Springfield 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield Community Park District Park 6 Trailside 31 Huntsman 6000 Trailside Drive, Springfield 9150 Dorothy Lane, Springfield Community Park Community Park 7 Loisdale 32 Rolling Wood School Site 7419 Loisdale Road, Springfield 7511 Chancellor Way, Springfield Neighborhood Park Community Park 8 Lynbrook The active train trestle is an interesting feature of Lake 33 Chapel Acres 6005 Augusta Drive, Springfield Accotink Park. 7900 Giles Street, Springfield Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 9 Hooes Road 34 Saratoga 7233 Hooes Road, Springfield Community Park Community Park 20 North Springfield 8121 North Umberland Rd, Spring- Community Park field 10 Springvale 15 Kings Park 7025 Leesville Boulevard, 8717 Trafalgar Ct., Springfield Springfield Community Park 6508 Spring Road, Springfield 35 Loftridge Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 16 Flag Run 21 Royal Ridge 5549 Janelle Street, Alexandria 11 Lake Accotink Community Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield 7620 Elgar Street, Springfield 7417 Floyd Avenue, Spring- Neighborhood Park field 36 Burgundy Multiple Resource Park 5516 Norton Road, Alexandria 12 Brookfield 17 Leewood Community Park 7111 Woodland Drive, Springfield 22 Carrleigh Parkway Neighborhood Park 7417 Floyd Avenue, Springfield 37 Heritage Hill Community Park Neighborhood Park 8020 Carrleigh Prkwy, 18 Deerlick Springfield 5744 Telegraph Road, Alexandria 13 Byron Avenue Neighborhood Park 6500 Byron Avenue, Springfield 6821 Braddock Road, Springfield Neighborhood Park Community Park 23 Cardinal Forest Community Park Community Park 14 Hooes Road School Site 19 Edsall 6121 Roxbury Avenue, 6845 Edsall Road, Springfield Springfield 24 Hunter Village 7336 Hooes Road, Springfield 7700 Jansen Drive, Springfield 16 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Liz Anderson, of Fairfax, explored the lake by kayak. The park also offers paddle boat rentals and boat tours. 38 Jefferson Manor Community Park Neighborhood Park 2909 Farmington Drive, Alexandria 53 Belle Haven 75 Mark Twain Community Park 6036 Grove Drive, Alexandria 5920 Larpin Lane, Alexandria 39 Huntington Community Park Community Park 2121 Fairfax Terrace, Alexandria 54 Fort Willard Circle 76 Clermont School Site Community Park 6625 Fort Willard Circle, Alexandria 4100 Franconia Road, Alexandria 40 Farrington Avenue Neighborhood Park Community Park 2213 Farrington Avenue, Alexandria 55 Mount Vernon District 77 Franconia Forest Neighborhood Park 2017 Belle View Boulevard, Alexan- 6013 Bitternut Road, Alexandria 41 Mt. Eagle dria Neighborhood Park 5919 North Kings Highway, Alexan- Multiple Resource Park 78 Ridgeview dria 56 Westgrove 4111 Duvawn Street, Alexandria Community Park 6801 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria Community Park 42 South Kings Forest Community Park 79 Wilton Woods School Site 4505 Lantern Place, Alexandria 57 White Oaks 3701 Franconia Road, Alexandria Neighborhood Park 7100 Devonshire Road, Alexandria Neighborhood Park 43 Stoneybrooke Neighborhood Park 80 Tara Village Cecil shows his sister Elzbieta how to skip rocks, while 3900 Stoneybrooke Drive, Alexandria 58 Gilbert S. McCutcheon 6417 Joyce Road, Alexandria they explore a stream at Lake Accotink. They came with Community Park 7509 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria Neighborhood Park 44 Groveton Heights Community Park 81 Virginia Hills School Site their mom, from Centreville, to meet with other 3429 Clayborne Avenue, Alexandria 59 Hollin Hall School Site 6520 Diana Lane, Alexandria homeschool families and enjoy the park. Community Park 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria Neighborhood Park 45 Huntley Historic Community Park 82 Manchester Lakes 6918 Harrison Lane, Alexandria 60 Kirk 6775 Beulah Street, Alexandria Natural Resource Park 2206 Collingwood Road, Alexandria Community Park 46 Lenclair Neighborhood Park 83 Greendale Golf Course 6625 Lenclair Street, Alexandria 61 Williamsburg Manor 6700 Telegraph Road, Alexandria Neighborhood Park 2213 Collingwood Road, Alexandria Special Purpose Park 47 Bucknell Manor Community Park 84 Lee District 2223 Beacon Hill Road, Alexandria 62 Collingwood 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia Community Park 8200 West Boulevard Drive, Alexan- District Park 48 Hybla Valley dria 85 Dowden Terrace 3431 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexan- Community Park 5616 Bradley Boulevard, Alexandria dria 63 Carl Sandburg School Site Community Park Neighborhood Park 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria 86 Glasgow 49 Huntley Meadows Community Park 3935 Arcadia Road, Alexandria 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexan- 64 Stratford Landing Neighborhood Park dria 2301 Stirrup Lane, Alexandria 87 Parklawn Natural Resource Park Neighborhood Park 6454 Lincolnia Road, Alexandria 50 Hollin Meadows 65 Fort Hunt Community Park 7603 Elba Road, Alexandria 8822 Linton Lane, Alexandria 88 Glen Hills Community Park Community Park 6090 Larstan Drive, Alexandria 51 Martin Luther King Jr 66 Muddy Hole Farm Neighborhood Park 8115 Fordson Road, Alexandria 7941 Kidd Street, Alexandria 89 Heywood Glen Community Park Community Park 6210 Larstan Drive, Alexandria 52 Stephen S. Foster 67 Mount Vernon Woods Neighborhood Park Intermediate School Site 4014 Fielding Street, Alexandria 90 Pinecrest Golf Course 2500 Parkers Lane, Alexandria Community Park 6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria 68 George Washington Special Purpose Park 8426 Old Mount Vernon Road 91 Green Spring Gardens Special Purpose Park 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria 69 Walt Whitman School Site Special Purpose Park 8333 Richmond Highway, Alexandria 92 Bren Mar Community Park 6324 Edsall Road, Alexandria Sarah Mejia took 70 Mount Zephyr Community Park 8601 Richmond Avenue, Alexandria 93 Backlick Run her little boy Neighborhood Park 5590 First Statesman Lane, Alexandria Lorenzo for a fun 71 Washington Mill Community Park ride on Lake 4341 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, 94 Beulah Accotink’s an- Alexandria 7119 Beulah Street, Alexandria Community Park Community Park tique carousel. 72 Grist Mill 95 Amberleigh 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, 7516 Beulah Street, Alexandria Alexandria Community Park District Park 96 Hayfield 73 Vernon Heights 7611 Hayfield Road, Alexandria Nhi and Lan Tran came to 8225 Central Avenue, Alexandria Community Park enjoy a family barbecue in Neighborhood Park 97 Wickford one of Lake Accotink’s 74 Bush Hill 7331a Wickford Drive, Alexandria 5417a Waycross Drive, Alexandria Neighborhood Park reservable picnic shelters. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 17 Newcomers & Community Guide Insiders to Newcomers: The Best Things
Photo by Marissa Beale/The Connection About Living in Springfield
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John Thodos, works at Springfield Butcher, lived in Springfield for 27 years “People in Springfield are kind and helpful. The schools are awesome and there are always things going on in the community. There are firework shows at the Country Club around the Fourth of July and [music-synched] Christmas lights at Shell Gas Station [on Old Keene Mill Road]. There’s a good amount of stores here as well.”
The Nalls are the fourth generation of people to live off the land on Nalls Farm. Nalls Produce Farm is open to the public, and visitors can also purchase fresh produce here.
Springfield Landmarks Luke Hartman, works at Trader Joe’s, lived in Springfield for 21 years From Page 10 Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sundays “I went to Lee High School and have lived here in Spring- is on the historic register and has had sev- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is run by Cary Nalls, who field my entire life, which is just about 21 years. Spring- eral sections added to the house at differ- started the farm 51 years ago. field is the perfect mixture of urban and suburban. You’re ent times. “It is a 300-year-old house, but I This is a great place to bring children, as right in the center and equidistant to everything.” have seen no ghosts,” joked Rosie Sebastian, there is a lot to see, do, and learn. Every a resident of the house for nine years. This Monday until Sept. 1, produce at the Farm house is one of great history that has been is ten percent off. Events listed on their cal- wonderfully preserved. It will be a part of endar are open to the public. Definitely next year’s Franconia Bus Tour. worth a stop! Sharon Chapel Laurel Grove The Sharon Chapel was originally the Colored School Carol Essen, works at Richard Byrd Library, Sharon Meeting House, and was built lived in Springfield for 31 years around 1847 and 1848 on land that be- It is easy to pass if you are not looking “The shopping is convenient here. The renovation of longed to the Frobel Family. The church was for it, but right here in Springfield is the Springfield Mall is expected to be completed in October, used for the Christian education of people Laurel Grove Colored School. From the which is very exciting. Springfield’s great because it is close in the area. In 1864, Union Troops acciden- early 1880s to 1932 the school functioned to the Beltway, allowing for easy access to things. We’re, tally burned the Chapel. The Chapel was as the only school for African American stu- generally, pretty quiet.” rebuilt in 1903 until it was replaced. Be- dents in Lee District. The school was built hind the Chapel are headstones of several on a one-half acre of land that belonged to famous families in the area, including the a freed slave, William Jasper, and his wife, Pulman, Dove, and Struder Families. Pres- Georgiana. Jasper joined several other freed ently, it is known as All-Saints Episcopal blacks “to address an urgent need – the Church – Sharon Chapel. education of their children,” according to the Laurel Grove School Museum. This one- room schoolhouse is open to the public ev- Nall’s Produce Farm ery Saturday during Black History Month Phyllis Ford, director of the Laurel Grove School Nall’s Produce Farm is open Monday thru in February, as well as by appointment. Museum, lived in Springfield for over 30 years “Growing up in the 1950s, my favorite thing was the friendliness of the families. I went to school in Gum Springs, when the Laurel Grove School closed. I returned A Year of the Arts to Springfield in 1999, but my family has always lived A selection of upcoming theatre, here.” music and arts in the area.
Springfield THURSDAY/SEPT. 4 The Icarus Account. 5:30-10 p.m. The Art Guild Alchemy Room, 6355 Rolling Road, Don Hakensen, founder and a member on the Springfield. Listen to an alternative genre board of directors for the Franconia Museum, Courtesy of Don Hakens Springfield Art Guild, Richard Byrd Library, group, The Isarus Account, perform live. For 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. SAG is a all ages. Admissions $10. Call 703-569-5940 lived in Springfield for over 30 years non-profit group founded in 1969 and serves for more info. “I wanted my kids to go to the same schools I did and to the community’s interest in fine arts, fine crafts experience the same things. I grew up running around in and photography that holds monthly meetings FRIDAY/SEPT. 5 on the second Wednesday of each month. Mic Check! 7-11 p.m. Main Room, 6355 the woods. My parents said be back at 5 p.m. when we left www.springfieldartguild.org. Rolling Road, Springfield. Listen to Mic the house at 8:30 in the morning, and they had no idea Check Showcase! Korrupt Concept Young where we went. My kids played in the same gravel pits I Dilinger and more. Genre is DJ Hip Hop. For Empire all ages. Admissions $10 in advance, $15 at did. Growing up, Springfield was a place where a boy could the door. Call 703-569-5940 for more info. be a little boy. I always considered Franconia a small town, Empire Nightclub and the Alchemy Room, en 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Empire fills the THURSDAY/SEPT. 11 but we’re becoming more of a metropolis.” metal genre niche in Springfield and also hosts Overkill. 6 p.m-12 a.m. Main Room, 6355 musicians of other various styles and children’s Rolling Road, Springfield. Listen to Metal — Marissa Beale programs during the daytime. www.empirenova.com/ or 703-569-5940. See Arts, Page 19
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From Page 18 No. 2, Grieg: Piano Concerto and Watch your favorite Marvel characters in one production. Doors Announces bands perform live, including The Glinka: Overture Ruslan and open at 6 p.m. Call 703-993-3000 for Angels, Vice Blunt and more. For all Ludmilla with pianist Alexander more info. ages. Admissions $25. Call 703-569- Schimpf and conductor Christopher FALL 5940 for more info. Zimmerman. Call 703-563-1990 for more info. FRIDAY/OCT. 10 FRIDAY/SEPT. 12 Marc Anthony. 8 p.m. Patriot Center, REGISTRATION THURSDAY/OCT. 25-FRIDAY/OCT. 26 Skeletonwitch. 8 p.m-2 a.m. Main 4400 University Dr, Fairfax. Listen to Room, 6355 Rolling Road, Fairfax Symphony. 8 p.m. Fairfax singer Marc Anthony perform on his Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Springfield. Listen to Death Metal Symphony, 3905 Railroad Ave, Cambio de Piel Tour. Doors open at 7 Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, bands perform live, including Fairfax. Listen to Copland: Quiet p.m. Call 703-993-3000 for more Skeletonwitch, Ghoul and Black City, Stravinsky: Sumbarton Oaks info. Pilates Mat Anvil. For all ages. Admissions $15. and Concerto, Copland: Appalachian WEDNESDAY/OCT. 22 Call 703-569-5940 for more info. Spring and Stravinsky: Suites 1 and 2 Ages 3 through Professional levels Frozen: Disney on Ice. 7 p.m. Patriot with Christopher Zimmerman. Call Intensive Program – Performing Company SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 703-563-1990 for more info. Center, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax. Bloodfeast & Deceased. 7 p.m-12 Enter a fantastical winter a.m. Main Room, 6355 Rolling Road, wonderland at Disney On Ice presents 11215 H, J, K Lee Hwy., Fairfax Call: 703-273-5344 Springfield. Listen to the metal band George Mason Frozen! The Academy Award winning thecenterforballetarts.com Bloodfeast & Deceased perform live. movie is LIVE with special effects, For all ages. Admissions $15. Call skating and inspiring songs like “Let 703-569-5940 for more info. University It Go.” Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 703-993-3000 for more info. Kate’s Irish Pub Patriot Center GMU Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Fairfax Art lost (adj): 1. unable to find the way. Kate’s Irish Pub, 6131 Backlick Road, Circle, Fairfax. Located on the campus Springfield. Kate’s Irish Pub in Spring- of George Mason University, the Patriot 2. not appreciated or understood. field offers everything from traditional Center is a 10,000-seat arena that hosts League Gallery Irish music, to open mic night and alter- Mason basketball games, concerts, fam- Fairfax Art League Gallery, Old Town 3. no longer owned or known native bands (all accompanied by Irish ily shows and commencement Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. The libations). 703-866-0860 or ceremonies. Fairfax Art League Gallery, operated by www.katesirishpub.com/. 703-993-3000 or the Fairfax Art League, a members’ co- www.patriotcenter.monumentalnetwork.com. operative gallery representing over 100 Helping local artists, houses monthly exhibits Fairfax Symphony with special shows held twice a year. Animals Find SATURDAY/SEPT. 6 703-352-2787. Their Way Orchestra DC Brawlers vs. New York Rhinos. 7 p.m. Patriot Center, 4400 Since 2001 Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, 3905 University Dr, Fairfax. Watch the DC Fairfax Museum Railroad Avenue, Suite 202 N, Fairfax. Brawlers battle the New York Rhinos One of the finest regional, professional in Grid, the world’s first true co-ed Fairfax Museum, 10209 Main Street, orchestras in the country. 703-563-1990 spectator sport. Doors open at 6 p.m. Fairfax. The museum produces special or www.fairfaxsymphony.org. Call 703-993-3000 for more info. exhibitions on city history, provides edu- cational outreach to school and youth Adopt/Donate/Volunteer SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 groups and offers walking tours of Old Fairfax Symphony. 8 p.m. Fairfax FRIDAY/SEPT. 12 Town Fairfax and the city’s historic Symphony, 3905 Railroad Ave, Marvel Universe Live! 7 p.m. Patriot buildings in the spring and fall. 703- www.lostdogandcatrescue.org Fairfax. Listen to Brahms: Symphony Center, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax. 385-8414. REGISTER Find Your Children Safe & Sound KIDDIE COUNTRY NOW! DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment in harmony with the needs of the child. CHILDREN AGES 2-5 Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs SPECIAL FEATURES Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed
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BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS KINDERGARTEN AGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARS Registrations are now being accepted for the GRADES 1-6 2014-2015 School Year. Two Virginia certified Transportation provided to Terra Centre, teachers per classroom. Program emphasizes Fairview, White Oaks, and Cherry Run language arts, math, computer literacy, science, Elementary Schools. Emphasis on special events, sports, time for homework, and student’s social studies, social development, art, music choice of activities. and physical development. KIDDIE COUNTRY I Come See Our KIDDIE COUNTRY II Burke Centre Award-Winning Facilities! Burke-Springfield Fairfax Station (Fairfax) (Both Schools Winners Fairfax Station (Lorton) 6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd. of American Institute 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. Burke, Virginia 22015 of Architects Awards) Burke, Virginia 22015 703-250-6550 www.kiddiecountry.com 703-644-0066 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 19 Newcomers & Community Guide Year-round Festivals List compiled by Emma Harris Herndon Kids Triathalon. 7:30 a.m. Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. This kids triathlon gives youngsters an opportunity to compete in one of the fastest A list of annual growing sports in the United States. The event is designed for any youth, ages 6-16, regardless of athletic ability or prior triathlon experience. community Visit www.herndon-va.gov. events in the area. SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 Clarendon Day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Near Clarendon Photos by Metro station, 3100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. A celebration of the Clarendon neighborhood and August 2014 a showcase for the people who make the neighborhood great with activities, live SATURDAY/AUG. 30 entertainment and food. Visit
Steve Hibbard Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Festival. 1 p.m. Lake www.clarendon.org/clarendon-day. Anne Plaza (Waterfront), 1609 Washington Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Plaza, Reston. Showcasing a variety of talented 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. A celebration of local emerging artists and national jazz the diversity and community spirit that is found performers. Visit lakeanneplaza.com/event/8th- in Reston, this annual event brings together the annual-jazz-blues-festival/30. people of Reston to celebrate the rich medley of
/The Connection cultures. Visit http:// www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ SATURDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 30-31 MulticulturalFestival.shtml. War of 1812 Signature Event. Noon-5 p.m. Alexandria Waterfront, 3 Cameron Street, SUNDAY/SEPT. 28 Alexandria. Visitors are invited to delight in interactive historical exhibits, boating activities Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 3 p.m. Reston Town and food trucks. Features a tug-of-war, cricket Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Walk and match and yacht race as well. 703-746-4242. fundraise to further the care, support and Free. Visit www.visitAlexandriaVA.com/1812 research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Sandstorm Ride is a hit at last year’s Burke Centre Festival. This Visit http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/ year’s festival will take place Sept. 6 – 7. General?pg=informational&fr_id=5817&type=fr_informational&sid=18124 NatureFest. 1-5 p.m. Runnymede Park, 195 September 2014 8:30 p.m. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Herndon Parkway, Herndon. Explore various MONDAY/SEPT. 1 - SUNDAY/SEPT. 7 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax and The Auld Shebeen nature stations throughout the park including Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. butterflies, bees, life in the meadow, web of life Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics All are invited to enjoy, free of charge, the “pure and much more with live animal shows Exhibition. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 drop” - the beauty and depth of Irish music, throughout the day. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. Workhouse Way, Lorton. This exhibition dance, language and sport as it has taken root represents the depth and breadth of and come into full flower in our community. contemporary functional and sculptural ceramic Visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/ October 2014 artworks being created throughout the country. special-events/fairfax-irish-folk-festival Visit http://www.workhouseceramics.org/ Silver Live Music and Food Truck Festival. THURSDAY/OCT. 2 index.php?p=1_15_Clay-National-2014. 12-10 p.m. 1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Listen to 3rd Annual Reston Town Center Help the performances from renowned local and national Homeless Walk. 12 p.m. Reston Town Center, MONDAY/SEPT. 1 acts and find displays of fine arts and a variety 11959 Market St, Reston. Walk from Mayflowers of refreshments to benefit the Spirit of Hope Floral Design Studio on The Promenade to the Herndon Labor Day Festival. 12-6 p.m. Children’s Foundation. Visit http:// Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Embry Rucker Community Shelter and back. tysonspartnership.org/event-calendar/tysons- Funds will enable Cornerstones to provide Herndon. Downtown Herndon celebrates Labor world-music-festival/. Day with an annual festival - ºgreat music, a essential resources and services for individuals Lorton’s Fall Festival. 11 a.m. Lorton Station and families in the community who are craft show, food, wineries, micro-brews and Town Center, 8998 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton culinary demonstrations will all be there. Visit homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Visit . Enjoy a magic booth, pumpkin painting, photo http://www.cornerstonesva.org/events_list/hth. www.herndon-va.gov booth, games, prizes and more. Visit www.lortonstationtowncenter.com/calendar-of- SATURDAY/SEPT. 6 events.html FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 3-5 Virginia Indian Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour. 6-9 p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 13-14 Mount Vernon Estate, 3200 George Washington Memorial Pkwy., Mount Vernon. Enjoy live blues Great Falls. Tribal dancing, songs and drumming King Street Art Festival. 10 a.m.-7p.m. make history come alive each September at the and spectacular views of the Potomac River Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Old Town, while sampling wine from 16 Virginia wineries. Virginia Indian Festival at Riverbend Park. Visit King Street, Alexandria. At this community Patriot Beach Ball Balloons at the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes/ Visitors learn about the successes and failures of festival, art enthusiasts can discover spectacular City of Fairfax’s 47th annual Inde- our Founding Father’s wine endeavors, enjoy quicktakes/#FA14QT7. paintings, life-size sculptures, jewelry, pendence Day last year. live blues music, and meet “George and Martha photography, ceramics and more. Visit Washington” on the Mansion’s piazza. Visit SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 6-7 www.artfestival.com/Festivals/ www.mountvernon.org. Alexandria_Festival_of_the_Arts_Alexandria_Virginia_September.ASPX Mount Vernon Colonial Market and Fair. 9 37th Annual Burke Centre Festival. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial a.m.-10 p.m. 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, SATURDAY/OCT. 4 SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 Highway, Mount Vernon. Fifty colonial-attired Burke. Burke Centre’s signature event, which artisans demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell celebrates the spirit of the community each year Art on the Avenue. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2301 Mount 5K/10K Dulles Day on the Runway. 7:30 a.m. traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. A multicultural arts with rides, activities and live entertainment for 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. tin and ironwork, leatherworkings, weavings, all ages to enjoy. Visit http:// festival celebrating the community’s diversity The full length of the runway will be closed off furniture and much more. Visit http:// through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in www.burkecentreweb.com/ for runners to experience a flat, fast course and www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/ sub_category_list.asp?category=37&title=Annual+Festival. Alexandria, Virginia. Visit a unique look at the airport grounds. All race calendar/events/colonial-market-fair/ www.artontheavenue.org. proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Virginia, Paint Herndon Celebrate the Arts. 9:30 a.m. - SUNDAY/SEPT. 7 the Committee for Dulles Community Outreach 3:30 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, and the Washington Airports Task Force. Visit Herndon. The annual Paint Herndon event is a SUNDAY/OCT. 5 Reston Triathlon. 7 a.m. Lake Audubon, Twin http://committeefordulles.org/5-10K.html. celebration of the arts and the anniversary of the Branches Road, Reston. Swim, bike and run in McLean Project for the Arts ArtFest. 10 a.m.- Dulles Day Plane Pull. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dulles opening of ArtSpace Herndon, complete with a 5 p.m. McLean Central Park, 468 Dolley the “Reston World Championships.” Visit International Airport. Teams of 25 are pitted painting competition. Visit Madison Blvd., McLean. The park is transformed www.restontriathlon.org/tri. against one another to see who can pull a www.artspaceherndon.com/paint-herndon/. into a lively landscape of mini art galleries 164,000+ pound Airbus 12 feet the fastest in showcasing and offering for sale the work of a THURSDAY/SEPT. 11-18 Special Olympics Virginia’s “heaviest” fundraiser. Visit http://www.planepull.com. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 20-21 diverse group of 50 juried artists. Visit www.mpaart.org. 16th Annual Fall for the Book Festival. Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest. 12-6 p.m. 8025 2nd Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts. 19th Annual Paws for a Cause 3K Walk. 12 George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Galleria Drive, McLean. Attend for a day of beer 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highland Street in the Clarendon Fairfax. A week-long, multiple-venue, regional sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar District, Arlington. More than 100 artists will p.m. Weber’s Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee festival that brings together people of all ages smokin’ and barbecue eatin’. Your admission showcase their work including paintings, Highway, Fairfax. Paws for a Cause benefits and interests. Visit www.fallforthebook.org. buys a sampling glass so you can enjoy all you jewelry, pottery, glass, and much more. Visit Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc., an all-volunteer care to taste while attending seminars in the artfestival.com for more. organization dedicated to providing pet visitation to residents of nursing homes and SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 tasting theater and enjoying live music all day. Visit www.tysonspartnership.org/event- 18th Annual CCÉ Irish Folk Festival. Noon- calendar/tysons-bbq-bourbon-and-beer-festival. SUNDAY/SEPT. 21 See Events, Page 21
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Turkey Trot 5K Race. 4 p.m. Herndon Community Center, 814 Events Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. The From Page 20 course takes you through Herndon hospitals since 1987. Centennial Golf Course grass and Visit www.fpow.org/event-685795. paved paths, parts of the W&OD paved trail and vehicular paved road. All canned food will be donated to SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 11-12 LINK. Visit www.herndon-va.gov Oktober Fest Reston. Reston Town WEDNESDAY/NOV. 19 - SUNDAY/JAN. 4 Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Enjoy food, wine, beer, live Lights Festival. 7700 Bull Run Drive, entertainment, a carnival and the Centreville. Almost two and a half Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K at miles of light displays and a Holiday Northern Virginia’s largest fall Village to celebrate the season. ºVisit festival. Visit http:// www.bullrunfestivaloflights.com. www.oktoberfestreston.com. FRIDAY/NOV. 28
Photo by Alexandria Tree Lighting. 7-9 p.m. SATURDAY/OCT. 11 Market Square, 301 King St., Fall Festival in Old Town Historic Alexandria. Annual event featuring Fairfax. 10209 Main Street, Fairfax. lighting the City tree, performances and a visit from Santa to open the
What started out as a small market Steve Hibbard for artisans has grown to a festival Christmas season. Visit with over 400 arts, crafts and food www.alexandriava.gov/Calendar. vendors, children’s activities and FRIDAY/NOV. 28 -TUESDAY/JAN. 6 entertainment for all ages. Visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/ Christmas in Mount Vernon. 9 a.m. special-events/fall-festival. - 4 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon
/The Connection Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon decks the halls with THURSDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 16-NOV. 1 themed Christmas trees on the estate Great Pumpkin Gathering. 6-10 and festive greenery in the Mansion. p.m. 1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Visit www.mountvernon.org/ Artisan pumpkin carvers showcase a christmas. dazzling display of pumpkin art beyond your wildest imagining. Visit www.tysonspartnership.org. December 2014 Daniela Sykes, 29, makes a flower balloon for Daniela Berrios, 3, of Lorton, at last MONDAY/DEC. 1 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-19 year’s 4th of July celebration in Lorton. Church Street Holiday Stroll. 6-9 19th Annual Craftsmen’s Fall Herndon Community Center, 814 upcoming.htm Arlington. About 5,000 visitors p.m. Freeman House and Store, 131 Classic Art & Craft Festival. 10 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. Enjoy attend the annual remembrance Church St. N.E., Vienna. Enjoy fun a.m.-6 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 ghoulish games, a spooky craft and a ceremonies in the Memorial family-friendly activities including a Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. children’s show. Visit www.herndon- TUESDAY/NOV. 11 Amphitheater. Visit visit from Santa, petting zoo, free hot Features original designs and work va.gov. Arlington National Cemetery www.arlingtoncemetery.mil. chocolate and roasting marshmallows from hundreds of talented artists and Veterans Day Ceremony. at supervised bonfires. Visit craftspeople from across America. Arlington National Cemetery, SATURDAY/NOV. 22 www.viennava.gov. Visit http://www.gilmoreshows.com/ SATURDAY/OCT. 25 craftsmens_classics_chantilly_fall.shtml. Volunteer Fest 2014. A region-wide day of community service that SATURDAY/OCT. 18 mobilizes hundreds of volunteers to help nonprofits accomplish tasks that Historic Hallows Eve. 4 p.m. Sully they would not have the time or Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully resources to do on their own. Visit Way, Chantilly. Experience the http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/ traditions of Virginians in the 18th non-profits/volunteerfest.php for and 19th centuries by celebrating All times and locations. Hallows Eve with storytelling, Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. fortune telling, fall foods and family Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying gatherings. Visit http:// annual event that winds through www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully- Clifton’s 8 Acre Park. Visit historic-site. cliftonhauntedtrail.com. Air and Scare. 2-7 p.m. Steven F. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 18-19 Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. See Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 the spooky side of air and space at Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the annual Halloween event. Arrive 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. in costume for safe indoor trick-or- Warm yourself by the fires and enjoy treating, creepy crafts, spooky the splendor of autumn with crisp science experiments and other local apples, warm savory meat pies Halloween-themed activities. Visit and hearty breads, or let Market Fair http://airandspace.si.edu/events/air- entertainers, tradesmen and the and-scare/. militia amuse and educate you. Visit www.1771.org. Tysons Harvest Festival. 12-6 p.m. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29 1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Stroll 68th Annual Vienna Halloween through the arts and crafts booths Parade. 7 p.m. Maple Avenue, and taste some of the fun flavors of Vienna. With the theme of fall. Visit http:// “Celebrating the Tradition of Vienna tysonspartnership.org/event- Girls Sports,” come in costume to calendar/tysons-harvest-festival. celebrate Halloween. Visit www.viennava.gov. SUNDAY/OCT. 19 Neighbors Feeding Neighbors 5K. 9 a.m. 7925 Jones Branch Dr., November 2014 McLean. Even though Northern SATURDAY/NOV. 1 Virginia is considered one of the wealthiest jurisdictions in the The Robinson Marketplace. 10 country, we still face a poverty rate a.m.-4 p.m. 5305 Sideburn Road, of about 5 percent - more than Fairfax. Shop at over 80 vendors at 90,000 people are living in poverty the Holiday Market, raffle and silent and 30 percent are children. Come auction sponsored by the Robinson run or walk to help feed our Secondary School PTSA. Visit neighbors. Visit https:// www.robinsonptsa.org. Water Fitness Classes runsignup.com/Race/VA/McLean/ NeighborsFeedingNeighbors5K. TUESDAY/NOV. 4 Available Election Day. General Election. Visit FRIDAY/OCT. 24 www.sbe.virginia.gov/ and Spooktacular. 6:30-8:30 p.m. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 21 Newcomers & Community Guide Getting to know Edison, Lee High Sports Edison: Girls’ basketball team Lee High: Baseball team qualified for repeated as region champions. regionals in 2014.
hat Happened Last Year: hat Happened Last Year: The Robert E. Lee Then-senior Louis Colson School: Thomas A. baseball team qualified for High School W won the 5A boys’ cross Wthe region tournament. country state champion- Edison High School From The Connection’s Mascot: Lancers. ship. The girls’ basketball team repeated as Mascot: Eagles. Top 100 Athletes: School Colors: Blue and gold. region champions. The boys’ lacrosse team School Colors: Red, white and navy 56. Val Brown, a 1999 graduate, was a Athletic Director: Lori Barb, 703-924- won the Conference 13 title. blue. basketball standout for the Lancers, who 8352. From The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: Athletic Director: Berk Stoy, 703-924- played collegiately at George Washington. Football Coach: Clarence Martin 17. Pat Toomay, a 1966 graduate, was a 8090. From Mirza Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for (fourth year). three-sport star for Edison. He went on to Football Coach: Scott Woodlief (first The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “Brown The Lancers qualified for the 5A North play college football and basketball at season). graduated from Lee in 1999, the year he playoffs in 2013, despite a 2-8 regular- Vanderbilt and had a 10-year NFL career as The Eagles finished the 2013 regular led the team to the Virginia AAA state semi- season record. Lee lost to Stone Bridge in a defensive end. season with a 3-7 record, but qualified for finals. During that year he averaged 27 the opening round. From Mirza Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for the 5A North region playoffs, losing in the points, five assists and three steals per Field Hockey Coach: Lindsey Conrad. The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “Al- first round. game. He was named to the Associated Volleyball Coach: Adam Greenberg. though he considered himself a basketball Boys’ Basketball Coach: Terry Press All-State team. player in high school, Pat Toomay went on Henderson. ‘He was very explosive, and he could get also bounced around the U.S. Basketball to have an amazing NFL career. He was a Girls’ Basketball Coach: Dianne a shot off against anyone,’ said [long-time League, seeing some time in Pennsylvania, Super Bowl champion with Dallas, a mem- Lewis. Northern Region basketball coach Brian] and the NBA Development League, playing ber of a winless team with Tampa Bay and Baseball Coach: John Lam. Metress. However, Brown was not just a in Roanoke for the Dazzle.” was coached by John Madden while in Oak- Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Jason Jeffries. player who scored a lot of points. Metress 62. Mary Yarrison, a 2003 graduate, was land. said Brown was a top defensive guard and a state-champion diver for the Lancers. ‘I went from a penthouse to a doghouse and fast, but questions were asked whether an excellent passer of the ball. ‘He wreaked She competed collegiately for the Univer- and back to a penthouse,’ said Toomay of he could gain enough weight to play as a havoc defensively,’ said Metress. sity of Arizona and the University of Texas. his career in the National Football League. defensive end. “… Brown’s scoring reputation went be- From Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for The A 1966 Edison graduate, Toomay was an ‘I was at about 220, and needed to be 250, yond what an average basketball fan could Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “When she all-state athlete in football, basketball and and I did the work and got a few breaks,’ imagine when he began his college career won her third diving state championship in baseball. His athleticism - perhaps inher- said Toomay. From 1970 to 1974, Toomay at George Washington University. He chose 2002, Mary Yarrison walked away from the ited from his father who played professional played with the Dallas Cowboys under George Washington over top national pro- meet with a hint of anger. She may have basketball - still sticks out in the minds of coach Tom Landry. During his five years grams such as Kentucky and UCLA because won three state championships in three coaches and administrators from the 1960’s. there, the Cowboys went to two Super he wanted to play for coach Tom Penders. years, she was only a junior, but she didn’t ‘As a three-sport star, Toomay achieved as Bowls, losing 16-13 to the Baltimore Colts Penders built the program around the fresh- have the record yet. much as any athlete in Northern Virginia,’ in January of 1971, and winning 24-3 over man, giving him the freedom to take a lot ‘I had a really good meet except for two said former Hammond High School base- Miami the following year. of shots. Brown barely missed on becom- dives,’ said Yarrison to the Connection af- ball coach - later the football coach at T.C. After five years with the Cowboys, ing the first freshman ever to lead the na- ter the 2002 state championship meet. Her Williams - Glenn Furman. ‘Here I am 40 Toomay went to Buffalo in 1975. After only tion in scoring, averaging 24.6 points per coach, Jeff Firman, said: ‘She wants the years later, and I am still remembering him a year in Buffalo, he was snatched by an game in the 1999-2000 season. He came in record really badly.’ as being that formidable.’ Furman recalled NFL expansion team, the Tampa Bay Buc- second to Courtney Alexander of Fresno #That record was held by Amber O’Reilly the day Toomay pitched a no-hitter against caneers. State, who averaged 24.8 points per game. of Hayfield, who won the first three Virginia Hammond in a 1-0 playoff win. The Bucs went 0-14 in their inaugural During that first year at George Washing- High School League AAA diving titles, 1997- “…At Vanderbilt, basketball was a differ- season. ton, Brown broke the school’s 31-year scor- 1999. She earned 481.00 points her senior ent game, according to Toomay. While at ‘That was a memorable year,’ said Toomay. ing record. He scored 738 points and re- year to set it. Four years later, in 2003, Edison he could play the role of a big man ‘I played every down. [The defense] was corded the Smith Center single-game scor- Yarrison would have her day, earning at 6-foot-5. In college he could not, as most out there 90 plays a game, it was like play- ing record on Dec. 11, 1999, scoring 42 483.30 points and a state title sweep, win- guards were close to that size. He said he ing two seasons in one.’ Toomay added that points against Siena. ning it for the fourth time in four years. did not move like a guard, but like a big most weeks the defensive players could not He was not as prolific a scorer his sopho- ‘I thought about [the record] too much man, and therefore football was a better recover well enough from Sunday to Sun- more year, averaging 17.3 points per game, my junior year,” said Yarrison. “Senior year choice for him. day, because their bodies would be beaten as he was his freshman year. Brown still I decided to go out there and have a good Competing in the SEC, Vanderbilt was a from the previous week’s game. managed to record 20 or more points on time.’ private university of 5,000 students play- After a year in Tampa Bay, Toomay found 12 occasions, including 50-point games On the international scene, Yarrison rep- ing against the likes of the University of his way back to the top of the NFL. In 1977 against Maryland and St. John’s. resented the United States in a number of Kentucky and the University of Alabama. he was picked up by the defending Super After his sophomore season at George competitions. She was the gold medalist in Being a private university, every student had Bowl champions, the Oakland Raiders. Washington, Brown entered the 2001 NBA both 1 and 3 meter events in the 16-18 age to go through a rigorous academic program. ‘That was the highlight of my career,’ said Draft, but missed out on being selected. He group at the 2003 Junior Pan American Div- However, Vanderbilt held its own in foot- Toomay. ‘I played the best ball I ever played then joined a One World All-Stars touring ing Championships in Brazil. She also ball. Toomay said his best year was his jun- for John Madden. He was the kind of coach team that played exhibition games on col- earned the Diver of the Meet honor at the ior year, when the team went 5-4-1 and beat I had been looking for since high school.’ lege campuses around the country. Brown tournament.” Alabama. He said it was a tumultuous time Toomay said that it was not only Madden’s to be a college student in the South, as race coaching that made his time with the Raid- relations were taking a turning point, ex- ers such a highlight, but also the characters emplified by his friend Perry Wallace. of his teammates.” Build Your Community Wallace pioneered the presence of black 37. Pete DeHaven, a 1970 graduate, was varsity athletes in SEC schools, enrolling at a basketball standout for the Eagles. Support Your Local Businesses. Vanderbilt on a basketball scholarship. 87. 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Girls’ basketball team West Springfield won Conference 7 title, High School Mascot: Spartans. finished region School Colors: Blue and orange. Athletic Director: Andy Muir, 703-913- runner-up. 3861. Football Coach: Jason Eldredge hat Happened Last Year: (second season). Then-senior Caroline The Spartans finished the 2013 season W Alcorta won the girls’ 6A in- with a 3-7 record. dividual cross country state Cross Country Coach: Chris Pellegrini. championship and set the Great Meadow Volleyball Coach: Stephanie Noriega. course record with a time of 17:13. The Girls’ Basketball Coach: Bill Gibson. girls’ basketball team won the Conference Baseball Coach: Jason Olms. 7 championship, finished region runner-up and qualified for the state tournament. The the regular season. Lawson raised her av- baseball team won the conference title and erage to 11.2 points per game during the advanced to the region semifinals. playoffs.” From The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: *32. Sharif Karie, a 1997 graduate, was *2. Kara Lawson, a 1999 graduate, is the a state-champion runner for the Spartans. leading scorer in the history of the West From Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for The Springfield girls’ basketball program. She Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “Twelve in- played collegiately at the University of Ten- dividual state titles, three team titles and nessee, where she helped the Volunteers two relay titles start to explain just how win four SEC championships and reach a good of a runner Sharif Karie was. Add to pair of national championship games. She that the fact that he didn’t spend his entire has played 12 seasons in the WNBA for the high school career in Virginia, and he gets Sacramento Monarchs, Connecticut Sun a little better. and the Washington Mystics. *34. Dave Koesters, a 1974 graduate, was From Mirza Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for a basketball star for the Spartans, who The Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “Long played collegiately at the University of Vir- before Lawson would step on the court for ginia. the Volunteers, she was wearing another From Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for The kind of orange, playing for West Springfield. Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “Over the Lawson came to West Springfield as the three years that Dave Koesters spent play- subject of much controversy and debate. ing basketball at West Springfield, the Spar- She had quit the basketball team at Sidwell tans went 72-6. The 1974 graduate led the Friends, a private school in Washington, team to three straight region titles and two D.C., and her family had to go through a state championship games before heading number of steps before the school board to the University of Virginia. approved her attending West Springfield. Those who remember Koesters on the In December of 1996, Lawson took to the court talk about his shooting ability with court for the first time as a Spartan. … A reverence. ‘He was an assassin shooting the regional semifinalist the year before, the ball,’ said Red Jenkins, a coach of almost Spartans went on to post a 30-0 record and 40 years at Woodson and Paul VI. He said win the Virginia state title in 1997, the Woodson usually found a way to defeat the program’s first ever. Although the Spartans Photo by Ed Lull Spartans, but that changed with Koesters’ were already a formidable regional force, Caroline Alcorta, a 2014 West Springfield graduate, won the 2013 6A arrival at West Springfield. ‘We couldn’t beat Gibson said Lawson helped transform a 25- girls’ cross country state championship. them to save our soul,’ said Jenkins.” 3 team to a 30-0 team. *39. Damone Boone, a 1995 graduate, “… The Spartans repeated their 1997 was a standout running back for the West state title in 1999, Lawson’s senior year, “I was just hoping to win. I didn’t expect to get Springfield football team. posting another 30-0 record. Lawson was the course record.” From Kurspahic’s 2006 profile for The named the Naismith High School Player of Connection’s Top 100 Athletes: “During his the Year, the Virginia Player of the Year and — Then-senior Caroline Alcorta, after her record-breaking time at time at West Springfield, Boone set many was a WBCA, USA Today and Parade Maga- the 6A state cross country meet at Great Meadow. rushing records. Perhaps the most impres- zine All-American in 1999. sive is the state of Virginia’s rushing record As a Tennessee Volunteer, Lawson helped cure a national title at Tennessee, Lawson After four years at Tennessee, Lawson was for a single game. On Nov. 10, 1995, Boone the team to a 126-17 record and four SEC stayed on course with her academic com- drafted into the WNBA. The Detroit Shock rushed for 500 yards on 32 carries in a 48- titles. However, she did not succeed in her mitment and received the 2003 Woody drafted her as the No. 5 pick in 2003, but 6 win over Annandale. Incidentally, the bid to win an NCAA Division I title with Hayes National Scholar Athlete award, pre- then immediately traded her away to the game was Boone’s last of the career. He Tennessee. The Volunteers played in two sented to a select few college students who Sacramento Monarchs. In 2005, Lawson broke the previous record, 467 yards, set NCAA championship games, but lost both demonstrate excellence in both academics won her first WNBA title with the Monarchs, in Group A of the VHSL, on a 19-yard run of them. ... Even though she failed to se- and athletics. contributing with eight points per game in with a minute left to play.” Your Home…Your Neighborhood…Your Newspaper www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 23 703-978-5660 www.northernvirginiasmiles.com Dr. James L. Gyuricza Dr. Melanie Wilson Hartman Dear Neighbors,
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