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Race: Chairman, Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsIncumbent: Sharon S.Bulova (D)

Home: Fairfax StationEmail Address:

[email protected]: 703-267-9996Twitter @sharonbulovaWeb sharonbulova.com

Challenger: Glenda GailParker (Independent Green)

Home: AlexandriaEmail Address:

[email protected]: 703-960-5602Twitter - @ggailparkerWeb gailparker.us

Challenger: Arthur G.Purves (R)

Home: ViennaEmail Address:

[email protected]: 703-938-0242Web - Votepurves.orgTwitter @agpurves

Answers: Bulova1) We are the most grass roots level of govern-

ment. Our board is responsible for everything fromensuring clean drinking water, safe streets and neigh-borhoods, compassionate human services, attractiveparks and libraries to funding our fantastic schoolsystem.

2) Hard to choose a favorite. Fairfax has the mostwonderful park system with something for everyoneto enjoy. I jog through the woods in Villa Park three

times a week.3) My current favorite is Fairfax County’s World

Police & Fire Games Women’s Basketball Team. Theywon a gold medal at the Games and presented mewith an autographed ball.

4) Trending: #FairfaxCounty/#model/EngagedCommunity

“I’d like to see #FairfaxModel become a trend forwhat we are doing in the area of mental health. Iwant others to look to us the way we are looking toMemphis and Bexar County for examples of how toadequately train public safety to deal with peoplesuffering from mental illness and diverting those in-dividuals from jail into treatment.”

Answers: Parker1) Your commute depends on politics, More Trains,

Less Traffic! Trains as fast as planes. Nationwide andlocal rail feeder systems. We need light rail to servetourists and VRE service throughout the day and onweekends. The Board of Supervisors can pressurethe Virginia General Assembly and Virginia Congres-sional delegation to remove the barrier that preventsbuilding rail mass transit and to encourage renew-able energy – solar, wind, geothermal. Rail built any-where in America benefits all of America.

2) Check out Channel 10’s Green TV on Cox,Verizon or Fios. Visit us on YouTube: search for Inde-pendent Greens of Virginia or GailforRailParkerYouTube channel.

3) My hometown girls’ basketball team, theKingston Princesses!

4) This is easy: #HHR4FXCounty#MoreTrainsLessTraffic #GailforRailrocks#www.GailParker.us

* Candidate Arthur Purves did not respond to thequestionnaire.

Seeking to Steer Fairfax CountyCandidates vie for seatson Board of Supervisors.

See Candidates, Page 4

By Victoria Ross

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The 10 men and women who occupy FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors set the tax rate,fund the public school system, and deter-

mine priorities and policies for issues ranging fromaffordable housing, homelessness and human ser-vices to economic development, traffic calming andthe environment.

They manage a $7 billion budget, larger than thebudgets of four states, and rule over a county with adiverse, well-educated population of more than amillion people.

Their decisions can propel the community forward— or degrade public education, livability and cul-ture.

The board supported the long-awaited Silver Lineexpansion, increased property taxes an average $185,

and approved a $20,000 pay raise for themselves.They want to hear from residents.What they don’t want to hear are complaints about

potholes. Not because they don’t care, but becausethey can’t do anything about it. In the Common-wealth of Virginia, the state builds, maintains andoperates local roads. Transportation funding is aperennial hot topic in the Virginia General Assem-bly.

So is redistricting, also known as gerrymandering,which has kept the Commonwealth in another formof gridlock as Republicans and Democrats strugglefor control of the legislature.

Another perennial problem is the socioeconomicdivide between affluent Northern Virginia (NOVA)and the Rest of Virginia (ROVA) – where a chunk ofFairfax County tax dollars disappear. NOVA gets lessback from Richmond than sent down there, and soNorthern Virginians have the privilege of paying ex-tra taxes (and tolls) to fund the badly needed im-provements to their own transportation infrastruc-ture.

4.) Fairfax County gained national and global Twitterprominence earlier this year when outraged FCPS studentsstarted the Twitter hashtag #closeFCPS after school offi-cials did not call a snow day when it actually snowed. WhatTwitter or Instagram hashtag would you like to see trend-ing in the coming year about Fairfax County or yourdistrict?

1.) What should newcomers know about the impact theBoard of Supervisors has on their daily lives? In otherwords, what do you do at the county level that’s impor-tant enough to compel newcomers to vote in this election?

2.) To make newcomers feel at home, what’s a “must-see” place or event you recommend they check out inFairfax County or your district?

3.) What’s your favorite sports team?

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Written by Capt. Bob Blakley, commander,Sully District Police Station.

Ryan Lindenbaum was promotedto sergeant in November of 2014and transferred to the Sully Dis-

trict Station, under my command. Hewas assigned to the day shift on B squad,one of the most senior squads at the sta-tion.

I was impressed by Ryan’s confidenceand calmness as a new supervisor. He im-mediately earned my respect, and respectfrom his subordinate officers, through hisconfident, yet quiet, leadership style.Ryan quickly adapted to my leadershipstyle and supported me very well. Heknew what was important to the com-munity and to me as the station com-mander and found a way to lead histroops in that direction.

In a supervisor’s meeting in the spring, Iasked all the supervisors to put their headstogether and think of a way that we couldshare information better. I wanted copsworking patrol areas to be able to shareinformation across all six shifts so that wecould be more responsive and effective atcombating crime and locking up repeat of-fenders.

Within a day or two, and without askinghim to do so, Ryan had organized a groupof sergeants at the station and led an effortto reinvent the way we communicate inter-nally. He approached me with a solid solu-tion, which we implemented and is work-ing very well today. I knew from talking toothers that the idea was his, yet every timeI tried to compliment him in front of oth-ers, he would always throw the credit onothers. He was a born leader.

In July — and before we knew that Ryan’s

cancer had resurfaced — the Chief ’sAdvisory Council awarded Ryan withOfficer of the Month. It is not custom-ary for supervisors to win this award, asit is reserved for line-level officers, buthis leadership on the communicationproject, as well as some outstanding ex-amples of operational leadership, hadearned him this prize. Ryan was the firstsupervisor to win this award in severalyears.

Ryan was a great, humble man. He justwanted to get back to work and servehis community well. His loss will createa void on his squad and at our stationthat will be difficult to fill; however, ourmission demands our focus and Ryanwould expect nothing less. His death hasreminded me how fragile life on thisearth is; Fairfax County has lost one ofits rising stars.

Snapshot of Sgt. Lindenbaum

By Bonnie Hobbs

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Friends, familyand theF a i r f a xCounty Police

Department saidgoodbye to one of theirown this week whenSgt. Ryan MatthewLindenbaum was laid torest. Just 30, theCentreville residentdied last Thursday, Aug.27, after a 15-month battle with brain can-cer.

“He fought with honor and dignity,” saidhis mother, Gail Lindenbaum. “He nevercomplained, and some of his fellow offic-ers didn’t even know he had cancer. Evenwhile taking chemotherapy, he only spokeabout it to a few family members andfriends.”

Well-liked and respected, he was a nine-year veteran of the department. He servedas a patrol officer at the Franconia DistrictPatrol Division and was on the Neighbor-hood Patrol Unit/Selective EnforcementTeam. And since being promoted to sergeantnearly 18 months ago, he worked in thePatrol Division of the Sully District Station.

In 2009, Lindenbaum received thedepartment’s Meritorious Service Awardand was named the Fairfax County PoliceAssociation Officer of the Year in 2010. Hewas also the Sully District Station’s Officerof the Month in July. A graduate of Edison

High, he received his Associate of Sciencedegree from Northern Virginia CommunityCollege and was working on his Bachelor’sdegree in global affairs, with a minor inArabic, at George Mason University.

Monday morning, Aug. 31, ImmanuelBible Church in Springfield was filled withrow after row of both uniformed and plain-clothed police officers, as well asLindenbaum’s friends and loved-ones. Alsothere were Fairfax County Police Chief EdRoessler, former Police Chief and nowDeputy County Executive Dave Rohrer,county Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Spring-

field District Supervisor Pat Herrity.A police honor guard carried in

Lindenbaum’s flag-draped coffin and placedit at the altar. Then the Rev. Andy Morganled everyone in prayer, read a Bible passageand talked about Lindenbaum. “For Ryan,the fears, worries and uncertainties of lifeare all gone,” he said. “Ryan’s life here onearth was so short, yet he left his mark andlived a full life.” Noting that Lindenbaum’snickname was “Hercules,” Morgan said hewas “larger than life to all who knew him.”

Even at birth, added his mother, he was10 lb., 12 oz. “He came out hungry and

determined and never looked back,” shesaid. She described her son as “strong-willedand bossy,” but also smart and inquisitive.He liked playing with toy guns with hisbrother Kyle, she said, and was “destinedto protect people. Ryan could be gruff out-side, but with a gooey, marshmallow cen-ter. He and his brother shared a close bondand looked up to each other.”

When Lindenbaum had a car accident in2014 and needed surgery, doctors discov-ered he had a glioblastoma, or brain tumor.“But the next day, he said, ‘OK, I’ve got it;

‘He Fought with Honor, Dignity’Sully Police Sgt. RyanLindenbaum losesbattle with cancer.

Police officers line up outside the funeral home, waiting for their colleague’s casket to emerge.

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Free Carseat InspectionsCertified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will

perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Sept. 10,from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the childsafety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect andadjust them, as needed.

Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arrivingon each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may haveenough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct useof the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm datesand times.

Sully District Council MeetingThe Sully District Council of Citizens Associations and its Land-

Use Committee will meet Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., in theSully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. inChantilly. This meeting is on the third Monday of the month so asnot conflict with Yom Kippur. Call Jeff Parnes, evenings, at 703-904-0131. Following a presentation about a home-childcare ap-plication at 3930 Kernstown Court in Fairfax, the Council willhost at 7:30 p.m. its sixth bi-annual State Legislative CandidatesNight. It’s jointly sponsored with the League of Woman Voters ofthe Fairfax Area, the American Association of University Womenof Virginia, the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and the Fairfax CountyCouncil of PTAs. All candidates for the five Senate and five Houseof Delegate districts within Sully have been invited to speak andanswer questions.

FCPS Seeking Bus DriversThe Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) office of transporta-

tion services is currently seeking individuals who are interestedin becoming school bus drivers. Drivers can earn $18.63 per hourplus benefits.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, FCPS will showcase a school bus at theFair Lakes Fall Festival. Prospective drivers will get an up-closelook at a bus and speak with school bus trainers and operators tolearn more about what the job entails, available hours, training,and FCPS benefits, including health, dental, and vision benefitsand the FCPS Savings for Staff program. Drivers are allowed tobring their preschool-aged children on the bus with them. Pro-spective drivers will be able to apply for a bus driver position atthe fair. Joining the FCPS transportation team comes with paidtraining and advancement opportunities. Summer hours are avail-able. Retirees, college students, and career-switchers are encour-aged to apply.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old; have a good drivingrecord; pass a physical exam, drug screening test, and backgroundcheck; obtain a commercial drivers license; and complete a five-week training program and commercial drivers license road test.

Additional information is available at www.fcps.edu/fts/tran/opportunities/index.shtml

Volunteer Opportunities at CLRCThe Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) is currently seek-

ing bi-lingual (English/Spanish) volunteers to help with the dailyoperations of the worker center, with its new labor-justice projectsand with a worker-created community newsletter.

The CLRC also is seeking volunteers to serve on committees.The committees meet quarterly at the Labor Resource Center,5956 Centreville Crest Lane, Centreville at the back side of theshopping center. Current committee opportunities include per-sonnel, fundraising and communications. See the VolunteerFairfax listings, http://volunteerfairfax.org/ or [email protected]. The next volunteer orientation andinformation session will be Sept. 10, 6:30-9: p.m. at the CLRC.RSVP to [email protected].

The Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) also is seekinga Spanish speaking electrician to teach home electricity to en-hance workers’ job skills. A Wednesday morning ESOL instructoris also needed; contact Molly Maddra at [email protected] for more information.

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Officers wait outside the funeral home after Sgt. Lindenbaum’s service.

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what’s next?’” said his mother. “He stepped up tothe plate and faced it with bravery, courage and sto-icism.”

He eventually got the beast at bay and went onwith his life. He hung out with his buddies, did hisjob and continued his studies. Yet, said his mom,“We lived in the shadow that someday the cancerwould return. In July, our worst fears were con-firmed, and it happened very quickly.”

She said Jess Coe, “the love of his life,” stood be-side her son through it all. “They were never mar-ried, but he’d fully committed his life to her,” shesaid. “They were together almost four years, and shemade him a better person. She’s the daughter of myheart.”

“His brothers in blue also helped shape his life,and he grew into a dedicated cop and made manyfriends,” continued Gail Lindenbaum. “Since Ryanwas first hospitalized in 2014, his colleagues pro-vided support to him.”

She then named several officers and friends —including his close buddy, Jeff Mauro — who helpedin many ways. They did everything from bringinghim food to walking his German Shepherd, Niko, tobuilding a ramp from his townhouse after he be-came wheelchair-bound.

“It’s been a great honor to raise this extraordinaryyoung man,” said his mother. “And I know he’s partof God’s army in heaven protecting all of us whoremain behind. He’s once again strong and healthyand probably enjoying an awesome meal in heaven.And I know I’ll see him [there] again one day.”

Coe addressed the crowd accompanied by Niko,who gave a few barks of his own. Describing herselfas “Ryan’s girlfriend and soulmate,” she said he madeher a better person. “I was able to achieve greatthings I might not have done without his encour-agement,” she said.

“Ryan was passionate about protecting the com-munity and doing the right thing,” said Coe. “Hewas a man full of integrity, strength and courage.He tried to be the best at whatever he did — andthought he was; he was very competitive.” Then,crying, she added, “I know Ryan will always be withme.

He’ll be in my dreams until I see him again in

heaven. I miss him so much, and I’ll never stop lov-ing him.”

His brother Kyle said Ryan’s police colleagues wereby his side until the end. And he said Ryan showedhim that everyone can have a positive influence onothers. “The words ‘strength, courage, selflessnessand resolve’ defined Ryan,” he said. “He never wantedpity. Whenever he took a punch from cancer, he re-sponded with grace and humility. For that and much,much more, I’m honored to be Ryan’s brother.”

Roessler said only one out of 25 applicants becomesa Fairfax County police officer, and he signedLindenbaum’s paperwork when, on Feb. 21, 2006,he made it. “I tell every new recruit to always re-main a student of the profession, and he did,” saidRoessler. “He was a patrol officer, on the bike team,on the civil-disturbance unit and became a sergeant— all while pursuing his educational goals. And hewas a natural leader. I’m so blessed to have met Ryanand will continue to hold him in my memory. Godbless you, your family and all of us.”

Police 2nd Lt. Jonathan Weeks called Lindenbauma “funny dude,” as well as a good friend who wasthere whenever needed. “Doctors told him 85 per-cent of those diagnosed with this cancer don’t sur-vive,” said Weeks. “But he kept fighting and wouldn’tsurrender.”

Lindenbaum’s father, Francis Lindenbaum, saidRyan “didn’t talk about his faith, but lived as a Christ-like example. I knew God built him with His hands.He told me, ‘I believe in God and Jesus and I knowhow the story ends.’ He was never out of the fight,and his strength came from God.”

“The night before Ryan died, I kissed him goodbye,saluted him and went home, getting out of the wayof God’s plan,” he continued. “The next morning, hewas in heaven. So when you celebrate Ryan’s life,remember that he’s healed and alive forever.”

After the funeral service, police officers lined upoutside the church, standing at attention and salut-ing as Lindenbaum’s casket was carried outside andplaced into the hearse for burial at Fairfax MemorialPark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made inhis memory to the National Brain Tumor Societyhttp://braintumor.org/ or to the National Law En-forcement Officers Memorial Fund http://www.nleomf.org/contribute/.

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Election Day is Nov. 3, and on that day,virtually every state and local officeis on the ballot. In-person absenteevoting begins Sept. 18, barely two

weeks from now. Virginia Law allows voters toabsentee vote if they could be “working andcommuting for 11 or more hours between 6a.m. and 7 p.m. on Election Day.” You’reallowed to count your worst possiblecommute in estimating how manyhours you might be working and com-muting on Election Day.

On Election Day, Nov. 3, polls are open from6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

To vote on Election Day, you must be regis-tered at your current address no later than Oct.13, 2015. You can check your registration sta-tus online by going to www.sbe.virginia.gov.

It’s also worth noting that new, more restric-tive voter identification regulations took effectlast year.

Each voter in Fairfax County can makechoices in one State Senate district, one Houseof Delegates district, Clerk of the Court,Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff, Chairman

of the Board of Supervisors, District memberof the Board of Supervisors, Soil and WaterConservation Board (vote for 3), School Bondfor $310 million, Public Safety Bond for $151million. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elec-tions/upcoming.htm

As of last summer, there are new require-ments for voter identification that voters mustbring with them to the polling place.

Virginia law requires all voters to provide anacceptable form of photo identification at thepolls. Voters arriving to the polls without photo

ID will be allowed to vote a provisionalballot and will have until noon on theFriday after the election to deliver acopy of identification to their locality’s

electoral board in order for their provisionalballot to be counted.

Virginia’s photo ID requirements also applyto absentee voters who vote in-person in allelections.

Here are the “acceptable” forms of identifi-cation: Valid Virginia Driver’s License or Iden-tification Card; Valid Virginia DMV issuedVeteran’s ID card; Valid United States Passport;Other government-issued photo identificationcards (must be issued by U.S. Government, theCommonwealth of Virginia, or a political sub-division of the Commonwealth; Valid collegeor university student photo identification card,

must be from an institution of higher educa-tion located in Virginia; Employee identifica-tion card containing a photograph of the voterand issued by an employer of the voter in theordinary course of the employer’s business;Virginia Voter Photo ID Card obtained throughany local general registrar’s office. “Valid” isdefined as a genuine document, bearing thephotograph of the voter, and is not expired formore than 12 months.

Any registered voter may apply for a free Vir-ginia Voter Photo Identification from any gen-eral registrar’s office in the Commonwealth.Voters applying for the Virginia Voter Photo IDCard will have to complete the Virginia VoterPhoto Identification Card Application, havetheir picture taken, and sign the digital signa-ture pad.

How to Vote; It MattersVoting begins in twoweeks, Sept. 18.

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I am writing with concernsabout the intersection ofStringfellow Road and ChantillyHigh School. I transport mydaughter to work at theKindercare child care center dailyand have seen and had near misseswith high school kids as they tryto cross the road not at the cross-walk or with the crossing guard.When the light stops traffic, par-ents allow kids to jump out of thecars and dash across the street.Kids that are walking upStringfellow from the area of thelibrary don’t wait to walk up to thelight and crossing guard and theytoo dart across the road.

When it is foggy or overcast thekids are harder to see. One morn-ing last school year I came out ofthe parking lot of Kindercare toturn left on Stringfellow towardsRoute 50. All lanes were full ofstopped cars and as I got the greenlight and proceeded to make theturn. Two young ladies stepped offof the curb in the middle of theroad and as I came around the turnat a slow rate of speed and with-out being able to see them for the

traffic I had to slam on my brakesto not hit them. They were visiblyshaken as was I; I came withininches of hitting them.

I’ve talked with the school andthey tell me that because the stu-dents have not yet stepped ontoschool property there is nothingthey can do. The crossing guardtold me she has witnessed at leastone student get hit by a car. Thisis a very scary situation and I hopethere is something that can bedone to fix it before we have achild get badly hurt or worse.

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A PathToward PeaceTo the Editor:

On June 2012 in a speech atCapitol Hill, the Khalifa of IslamMirza Masroor Ahmad, worldwidespiritual leader of millions ofAhmadi Muslims stated, “TheUnited States, as the world’s larg-est power, should play its role inacting with true justice and withsuch good intentions, as I have de-scribed. If it does so then the worldwill always remember with great

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admiration your great efforts.”We are at a remarkable time in

history where diplomacy has takenprecedence over military actionwith the Iran Deal. However, withseveral senators and House mem-bers such as Chuck Schumer andMarco Rubio deciding to voteagainst the deal shows the realitywe are in. We are a nation so ac-customed to war that we have ahard time accepting anything else.Is peace not always the betterpath? Why put more lives on theline? Promoting peace abroad willonly help to make the world notjust a safer place for Americans,but for everybody.

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This summer, we have seen agroundswell movement to disruptthe course of our history of rac-ism in America. Nowhere has thisbeen more poignant than in south-ern states where cries of “heritagenot hate” have bannered long-pro-tected symbols of white su-premacy. As white Virginians, we

believe that white supremacy maybe our history, and for many, in-deed our heritage, but it does nothave to be our legacy.

During her work as a civil rightsactivist, white southerner AnneBraden spoke of “the OtherAmerica.” She said, “An older, Af-rican American leader that I re-spected highly told me I had tomake a choice: be a part of theworld of the lynchers or join theOther America — of people fromthe very beginning of this countrywho opposed injustice, and espe-cially opposed racism and slavery.[He told me] I could be a part ofthat — that it existed today andoffered me a home to live in. I feltlike, well, that’s what I wanna bea part of.”

We know that the homages toconfederate leaders and segrega-tionists we see today are not oldhistory. Many of these symbolswere installed at a time whenprogress was beginning to takeroot: the integration of schools,advances in voting rights, amongothers. These embittered icons arenot part of our storied past, theywere retaliatory warning shotsfired at those working to transformtheir communities into places of


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liberty and inclusion.Recently, leaders in our local

community have called for us totake down these symbols in ourmidst, perhaps most notably,changing the names of threeFairfax schools: J.E.B. Stuart, Rob-ert E. Lee, and Woodson highschools. It is offensive to humandignity that institutions we trustto embrace and educate our chil-dren would still bear such visiblepolitical shrapnel. Public educa-tion is at the core of our democ-racy: an educated electorate is anempowered people. Schoolsshould be places where all chil-dren are welcomed, where all ourchildren can glimpse a vision of

the future, rather than beingsaddled by the past failures of gen-erations that came before them.

We stand with the NAACP, par-ents, educators, and concernedmembers of our community whowant to see these schools re-named. We want our legacy totranscend the heritage of hate. Itis our fervent hope that we canbuild upon the honorable history

of the Other Virginia, the OtherFairfax County, and resist thedominance of white supremacy tomake our schools and communi-ties safe and full of opportunity forall who live here.

Cayce UtleyCentreville

Showing Up for Racial Justice(SURJ) Northern Virginia

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Homeless Animals Rescue Team islooking for volunteers to hold dogs atadoption events, Saturdays noon-3p.m. Volunteers must be 18 or older.Events will be held at Petsmart,13866 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly.Call 703-691-HART or visitwww.hart90.org for more.

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Race: Sully District Supervisor(*No incumbent. Republican Supervisor

Michael Frey, 58, announced in January that hewould not seek a seventh term in November. In1990, Frey became the Sully District’s first andonly supervisor.)

Candidate: KathyL. Smith (D)

Home: ChantillyEmail Address:

[email protected]: 703-803-

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Candidate: JohnP. Guevara (R)

Home: OaktonEmail Address:

[email protected]

Phone: 703-218-1282

W e bjohnguevaraforsupervisor.com

Twitter @johnpguevara

Answers: Smith1) The Supervisors make decisions that

affect our quality of life. Our strongschools, which attract families and busi-ness to the county depend on the Boardof Supervisors for over 70 percent of theirfunding. Setting policies which attract

business, making land use decisions,providing parks, libraries and humanservice needs are among the importantdecisions that supervisors make. Theyalso provide constituent services so thatpeople are able to navigate through thesystem.

2) Sully Plantation is a great placeto visit, but I also recommend highschool plays which are a great activityfor children and adults.

3) Washington Nationals4) #liveworkplayinSully

Answers: Guevara1) The Board of Supervisors is as lo-

cal as politics gets; they facilitate ourquality of life by influencing our prop-erty values and taxes, deciding howmuch in funds our schools receive, andselecting which programs and servicesthe County will provide for residents.As your Supervisor, I’ll work to spendour tax money more efficiently and en-sure we’re providing quality serviceswith maximum return on investment,promote traffic solutions that ease con-gestion, and work to reduce class sizesas well as recruit and retain the bestteachers with better pay.

2) Cub Run Rec Center! They’ve goteverything! My family and I enjoy re-laxing by the pool and riding one ofthe coolest water slides in FairfaxCounty.

Race: Springfield District SupervisorIncumbent: PatrickS. “Pat” Herrity (R)

Home: SpringfieldEmail Address:

[email protected]: 703-222-7341Twitter @PatHerrityCampaign website –

patherrity.org

C h a l l e n g e r :Corazon S. Foley( I n d e p e n d e n tGreen)

Home: BurkeEmail Address:

[email protected]: 703-250-1830Twittervotejoinrun.us*Click on button for Corazon Foley

Answers: Herrity1) I am a firm believer that government

closest to the people — the Board of Super-visors — must be the most responsive. I takepride in the job I do working to resolve resi-dents issues — from land use, to publicsafety, to schools, to transportation andneighborhood blight. I also believe commu-nication is critical and I hold townhall meet-ings, attend HOA meetings, and publish anewsletter — sign up at:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/herrity-report-newsletter.htm. — I look forward toserving you.

2) The Town of Clifton for Clifton Day,

Paradise Springs Winery, Burke Lake Parkalmost any day, and the Children’s ScienceCenter Lab at Fair Oaks Mall.

3) I prefer playing sports but like watch-ing the Washington Capitals and VirginiaTech Football.

4) #WSHSJobs – I will be holding mysecond annual job fair for teens and recentgraduates at WSHS on March 12, 2016.

Answers: Foley1) As full-time Springfield Supervisor, I

will provide leadership and community en-gagement for affordable taxes to maintainoutstanding school system and safe neigh-borhoods. Vote for me, Corazon S. Foley,because the incumbent is not doing his jobof constituent service to improve our qual-ity of life, particularly for seniors. In par-ticular, he has ignored our proposed solu-tions to redress unfairness toward Spring-field senior taxpayers and families: otherdistricts have 17 permanent senior centers,Springfield District none!

2) My three Burke history books describeformer Coffer properties in Springfield:Burke/Coffer home (1825); and Braddock:Second Coffer Home (1790); Little ZionBaptist Church (1891).

3) The Burke/West Springfield SeniorCenter Without Walls (BWSSCWoW) LineDance Teams won for three years the goldand silver medals in the Northern VirginiaSenior Olympics — and have been provid-ing public service with free performancesat numerous community events.

4) #buildSpringfieldSeniorCenter

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Email announcements [email protected] date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 3SYA Annual Board Meeting. 7:30

p.m. at Sully District GovernmentalCenter, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd.,Chantilly. The Southwestern YouthAssociation will hold its annualExecutive Board of Directors ElectionMeeting. The SYA Executive Board ofDirectors positions are for a one-yearterm and include the followingpositions: President, Vice-President,Secretary and Treasurer. Submitnominations to the SYA Office [email protected]. Applicantsmust be in good standing with SYAand at least 21 years of age. Thismeeting is open to the community.Contact 703-815-3362 [email protected].

THURSDAY/SEPT. 10Registration For ESL Classes. 7

p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church,Fairfax Campus, 5114 TwinbrookRoad, Fairfax; or Clifton Campus,13421 Twin Lakes Drive, Clifton.Register for beginning, intermediateor advanced ESL classes starting on

The most recent financial fil-ings for candidates in the 2015race for Fairfax County Board ofSupervisors were filed on July15 for the period from Jan. 1,2012 through June 30, 2015.The next financial report will befiled in September. For moredetails on candidates’ financialfilings, go to www.VPAP.org/lo-calities/Fairfax-county-va/elec-tions/tracked/

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Chairman, Board ofSupervisors (At Large)

❖ Arthur Purves (R)Money Raised: $12,223Money Spent: $5,384Balance: $6,837

❖ Sharon Bulova (D) Incum-bent

Money Raised: $167,871Money Spent: $96,446

How Much Have They Raised?Balance: $78,878

❖ Glenda Parker (I)Money Raised: $0Money Spent: $0Balance: $0

Sully Supervisor❖ John GuevaraMoney Raised: $71,697Money Spent: $58,333Balance: $13,362❖ Kathy Smith (D)Money Raised: $45,214Money Spent: $20,135Balance: $25,079

Springfield Supervisor❖ Pat Herrity (R) IncumbentMoney Raised: $409,995Money Spent: $309,925Balance: $102,129

❖ Corazon Foley (I)Money Raised: $0Money Spent: $0Balance: $0

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Sept. 15 and running through Nov.19. Classes will be held Tuesdays andThursdays, 7-9 p.m. There is a $15registration fee and the textbookcosts $25. Visit www.lordoflifeva.org.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 12Parent Information Meeting. 10

a.m. at Chantilly Library MeetingRoom, 4000 Stringfellow Road,Chantilly. Primrose Schools isbuilding a new preschool to open inearly 2016. The Primrose School ofChantilly will offer programs forinfant through pre-kindergarten aswell as after-school programs. Free.Visit www.primrosechantilly.com.

SEPT.12-FEB. 20Deer Management Archery

Program. Under the oversight ofthe Fairfax County PoliceDepartment, in collaboration withthe Fairfax County Park Authorityand the Northern Virginia RegionalPark Authority, the archery programis conducted in parks and otherlocations. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/wildlife/archery/archery-program.htm.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 17Liberty Republican Women’s Club

Meeting. 6 p.m. social hour and 7p.m. program at Sully GovernmentCenter, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd.,

Chantilly. Del. Jim LeMunyon will bethe guest speaker. Free, the public iswelcome. Call 703-378-4190.

MONDAY/SEPT. 28Meet the Candidates. 7-9 p.m. at

Fairfax County Public AccessTelevision, 2929 S. Eskridge Road,Fairfax. Meet Virginia state Senatecandidate JC “Chap” Petersen andHouse of Delegates candidates, DavidBulova and Sang H. Yi before theupcoming election and ask questions.Free. Email [email protected] [email protected].

THURSDAY/OCT. 15Liberty Republican Women’s Club

Anniversary. 6 p.m. social hourand 7 p.m. program at SullyGovernment Center, 4900 StonecroftBlvd., Chantilly. The club celebratesits fifth anniversary. Free, the publicis welcome. Call 703-378-4190.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLINGResidents Can “E-cycle” at the I-66

transfer station. Free but may beasked for proof of residency. Personalitems only. The I-66 station is locatedat 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax andopen from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. fromMonday-Saturday and from 9 a.m.-4p.m. on Sundays. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/recycling/electric-sunday.htm.


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Wellbeing

By Marilyn Campbell

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It’s Wednesday afternoon and a cohort of GeorgeMason University staff, students and faculty hitthe pavement. Clad in attire ranging from run-

ning shorts and brightly colored sneakers to neutralwalking shoes and business suits, the group takespart in “Who’s Walking Wednesdays,” part of an ini-tiative to get moving for health and wellness.

“It’s really important to connect faculty and staffinto well-being and wellness practices,” said JanetWalker, life/work connections manager at GeorgeMason University. “It benefits everybody in terms oftheir own personal health and wellness. It creates acommunity where people interact over more thanjust work.”

The effort underscores the role of workplace healthand fitness programs can play in decreasing stressand improving overall well-being. A National Insti-tutes of Health study of more than 29,000 employ-ees who participated in comprehensive workplacehealth programs that included components such asfitness, weight control and smoking cessation,showed a 14 percent decline in illness over a two-year period, as well as a six percent increase in pro-ductivity.

Workplace health programs can also consist ofhealth education, fitness programs, health coachingand screenings.

“There’s all sorts of research about how time spentoutdoors and taking walking breaks at work fosterscreativity and problem solving,” said Jeanne Bliss,director of marketing, Center for the Advancementof Well-being at George Mason.

Bliss says university officials hope to impact thewell-being of 10 million people within the next fouryears through the center. “We want to be a repli-cable model for well-being,” she said. “That has beenone of our strategic 10-year goals.”

“We’re in a position to help the next generation interms of how they connect with their own workforcein terms of health and well-being,” said BrandiceValentino, director of well-being programs and mind-ful living coordinator at the Center for the Advance-ment of Well-being. “Our programs focus on topics

for well-being and integrating mindfulness practices.”Amy K. Turner, executive director of Innovation

Health, a Northern Virginia health insurance com-pany formed as a result of a partnership betweenAetna and Inova, says her company has improvedthe health of its workforce through tailored employeewellness programs.

Innovation Health has also created corporatewellness programs for its corporate clients. In fact,the company received the Loudon Chamber of Com-merce Healthy Business Award, which honors thewinners of the Loudon Healthy Business Challenge,a competition designed to recognize Northern Vir-ginia businesses that have improved the health oftheir workforce through tailored employee wellnessprograms.

A group mentality is one of the keys. Group fitnessactivity can lead to success, say experts. “I feel likewhen you do it in a group and you’re part of a group,you’re more committed,” said Turner. “It holds peopleaccountable and promotes success.

“Our ‘Get Active Challenge’ is where employees setfitness goals and challenge other teams within theircorporation,” she said. “It engages employees to worktogether in teams, challenges them. We’ve found thatit improves employee satisfaction.”

Workplace FitnessEmployer-based healthand wellness programs aregood for business.

Staff, students and faculty at GeorgeMason University take part in “Who’sWalking Wednesdays,” an effort to in-crease physical activity and well-being.Research shows that workplace healthprograms can lead to increased productiv-ity.

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PET PeeveSince it’s never too early to start worrying

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A few weeks later, Team Lourie was sitting ina man’s office who I/we had never met before(my oncologist), listening to him tell me that Ihad stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer whichwas incurable and that I likely had “13 monthsto two years” to live – at age 54 and a half. Tosay I lost my sense of humor at that point is a bitof an overstatement. However, you lose some-thing. Fortunately, as you regular readers know,eventually I regained my footing and my senseof humor and have remained determined tolaugh and joke and smile in the face of theadversity that I – and many other “terminal”patients – endure. Still, cancer is not for every-one. Even after six and a half years, the chal-lenges persist and the fears rarely fade away.Having my first PET Scan in more than six and ahalf years sort of reignites those fears and ofcourse reminds me of how I got into this mess inthe first place: the pain in my left-side rib cagethat migrated to the right-side for no apparentreason and the associated difficulty I had inhal-ing and bending at the waist; the New Year’sDay Emergency Room Appointment; the X-Raysthat day and again a week later; the follow-upappointment with a pulmonary doctor; the sub-sequent CT Scan; the appointment with the tho-racic surgeon; the on-off and back-on-again PETScan; the biopsy and then the hammer: themidday call from my primary care physicianadvising me that the biopsy confirmed themalignancy and the rest, as most of you readersknow: chemotherapy; yada, yada, yada.

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By Jon Roetman

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The Centreville field hockey teamopened the 2015 season in domi-nant fashion. Competing in the

Blast ALS tournament Aug. 26-27 at LakeBraddock Secondary School, the Wildcatswon each of their four games while not al-lowing a goal, outscoring opponents 7-0.

“Overall it helps create the mindset ofadaptability, confidence, trust and a feel-ing of success,” head coach Demby Banburywrote in an email about Centreville’s tour-nament performance, “all within themindset that every day is a learning day andwe need to keep moving forward.”

On the first day, Centreville defeatedOakton 1-0 and Lake Braddock 1-0.

Against Oakton, senior Caroline Kellyscored with an assist from sophomore PaigeRichbourg. Junior goalkeeper Kylie LeBlanchad 10 saves and senior goalkeeper ReginaWeiss finished with five.

Against Lake Braddock, Kelly scored withan assist senior Nicole Kang.

During second-day action, the Wildcats

beat West Springfield 2-0 and Mount Vernon3-0. Kelly finished the tournament with fourgoals. Senior Jessie Summers scored twogoals, and Kang finished with one goal andtwo assists.

LeBlanc had 14 saves for the tournamentand Weiss totaled 12.

“I truly except all of my players on andoff the field to be top players,” Banburywrote, “but needless to say I am fortunateto have Kylie LeBlanc (junior) and ReggieWeiss (senior) to play in the cage as strongfield generals. Lauren Potts (senior) hasreally stepped it up with her finishing atti-tude and consistency as a defender. I amlooking for strong play out of PaigeRichbourg (sophomore) and Nicole Kang(senior) with their athleticism and fieldsense/field hockey knowledge. BothAmanda Culclasure (junior) and SidneyKiefaber (sophomore) have improved tre-mendously and will contribute with theirball handling skills, along with the speedof Jaimi Pollack (sophomore) and closingability of Caroline Kelly (senior).”

Banbury is in her fifth season asCentreville head coach. The Wildcats failedto qualify for regionals last year, losing toRobinson in the opening round of the Con-ference 5 tournament.

Centreville faced Woodson on Tuesday,after The Centre View’s deadline. The Wild-cats will host Marshall at 4:30 p.m. on Fri-day, Sept. 4.

The Centreville field hockey team went 4-0 during the Blast ALStournament at Lake Braddock Aug. 26-27.

CVHS Field Hockey Goes 4-0Wildcats outscoreopponents 7-0 at BlastALS Tourney.

Sports Brief

Girls on the Run Registration Now Open Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia is

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Girls on the Run NOVA programming isprimarily delivered at schools. In Chantilly,fall 2015 teams will be hosted at Liberty

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Families can register on the Girls on theRun NOVA website (www.gotrnova.org)until Sept. 21.

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date,time, location, description and contact forevent: phone, email and/or website. Pho-tos and artwork welcome. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks be-fore event.

ONGOING“Evenings on the Ellipse” Concert

Series. Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. atthe Fairfax County GovernmentCenter Ellipse (Backyard),12000Government Center Parkway.Chairman Sharon Bulova of theFairfax County Board of Supervisorshosts weekly live music events. Relaxto the music and enjoycomplimentary samples of localwines. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Summer Reading Program.Through Sept. 5 at all regionallibraries. Come to the library forbooks and other fun events. All ageswelcome. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ for locations andinformation.

Toddlin’ Twos. Tuesdays, 10:30 and11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library,4000 Stringfellow Road. Earlyliteracy storytime with songs andactivities included. Age 2 withcaregiver, free. Call 703-502-3883 toreserve a spot.

Storytime for Three to Fives.Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. at the ChantillyLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Stories and activities for children age3-5 with caregiver. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a spot.

English Conversation Group.Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the ChantillyLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Practice English with a group of

students and adults. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a space.

English Conversation Group.Saturdays, 3 p.m. at the CentrevilleRegional Library, 14200 St. GermainDrive. Practice English with a groupof students and adults. Free. Call703-830-2223 for more.

English Conversation Group.Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the ChantillyLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Practice English with a group ofstudents and adults. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a space.

Plant Clinic. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. atthe Chantilly Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. A neighborhoodplant clinic with horticultural tips,information, techniques, and advice.Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve aspace.

ESL Book Club. Mondays, 7 p.m. atthe Centreville Regional Library,14200 St. Germain Drive. Meet anddiscuss a book chosen by group. Free.Call 703-830-2223.

ESL Book Club. Every other Saturday,11 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Adults learningenglish are welcome to meet anddiscuss a book chosen by the group.To find out book title, call 703-502-3883.

Lego Block Party. Every otherTuesday, 3 p.m. at the ChantillyLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Legos will be provided for anafternoon of building. Grades 3-6.Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve aspot.

Duplo Storytime. Every otherWednesday, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. atthe Chantilly Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Develop andreinforce early literacy skills forreading success. Ages 1-3 with adult.Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve aspot.

Live After Five. Fridays at 5:30 p.m.at The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 LeeHighway. Every Friday night a bandplays on the patio of the winery. Freeto attend. Visitwww.wineryatbullrun.com.

Sully Historic Site. 3650 HistoricSully Way. Enjoy guided tours of the1794 home of Northern Virginia’sfirst Congressman, Richard BlandLee. $7/adult; $6/student; $5/seniorand child. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.703-437-1794.

Singing. 7:30 p.m. at Lord of LifeLutheran Church, 13421 Twin LakesDrive, Clifton. The Fairfax Jubil-Airesrehearse every Wednesday whichincludes training by an award-winning director. Visitwww.fairfaxjubilaires.org for more.

Legos Kids Club. Every otherTuesday, 10:30 a.m. at theCentreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Thousands ofLegos for children to play with. Ages6-12. Free. Call 703-830-2223 toreserve a space.

Starlight Storytime. Every otherWednesday, 7 p.m. at the CentrevilleRegional Library, 14200 St. GermainDrive. Stories under the stars for ages4-8. Wear pajamas and bring stuffedfriends. Free. Call 703-830-2223.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 4The IAI Foundation Golf Classic. 9

a.m.-3 p.m. at Bull Run Golf Club,3520 James Madison Highway,Haymarket. The IntegrityApplications Incorporated (IAI)Foundation, based in Chantilly, ishosting a charity golf tournament toraise fund for IAI’s many programsincluding Diving With Heroes, anonprofit that helps injured servicemembers and veterans participate inrehabilitative scuba. Tickets are $130

per player. Visitwww.iaifoundation.org for more.

Country Line Dancing. 6 p.m. at TheWinery at Bull Run, 15950 LeeHighway, Centreville. Learn to linedance on the main lawn. Free. Visitwww.wineryatbullrun.com for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 5 National Bacon Day at Paradise

Springs. 12-5 p.m. at ParadiseSprings Winery,13219 Yates FordRoad, Clifton. In honor of NationalBacon Day, taste five ParadiseSprings Wines each with baconpairings. Tickets are $20. Visitwww.paradisespringswinery.com formore.

SUNDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 6-7HO And LEGO Model Train Show.

12-5 p.m. on Sunday and 12-4 p.m.on Monday at Fairfax StationRailroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station. ThePotomac Module Crew and LEGOmodeler Monty Smith join forces fora special two-day exhibit at FairfaxStation. Admission is free formuseum members and childrenunder 4, $4 for adults, $2 forchildren 5-15. Visit www.fairfax-station.org for more.

MONDAY/SEPT. 7Labor Day Picnic. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

at St. Mary’s Church, 5612 Ox Road,Fairfax Station. Following a 10:20a.m. Mass and blessing of tools, findcarnival rides, games, a rummagesale and more. Admission is free andopen to the public. Call 703-978-4141 for more.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 11 First Responders Wine Tasting.

All day at the Winery at Bull Run,15950 Lee Highway, Centreville. Toshow appreciation for firstresponders, firemen and policemenreceive free wine tastings. Visitwww.wineryatbullrun.com.

Sipping and Painting. 6:30 p.m. atthe Winery at Bull Run, 15950 LeeHighway., Centreville. Instructorsfrom Creative Mastermind will givedetailed instructions. Tickets are $40-45. Visit www.wineryatbullrun.com.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 12Dog Day 2015. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bull

Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull RunDrive, Centreville. Bring your dog fora day at the waterpark. Admission is$5 per dog. Visit www.nvrpa.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 12-13National Capital Cat Show. 9:30

a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, 9-4:30 p.m.at Dulles Expo Center, 4320 ChantillyShopping Center, Chantilly. Cats willcompete in championship,premiership, kitten and householdpet classes; find pet product vendors;adopt pedigreed and rescued cats;and attend a Cat Fashion Show.Admission to the show is $10 foradults, $6 for children, and $30 forfamilies of five or more. Visitwww.nationalcapitalshow.com.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 18Friday Night Flights. 7 p.m. at the

Winery at Bull Run, 15950 LeeHighway., Centreville. The WineryTasting Room Manager teaches theprinciples of making wine cocktails.Tickets are $20-30. Visitwww.wineryatbullrun.com.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 19Ride to Thrive Polo Classic. 1 p.m.

at Chetwood Park, 6429 CliftonRoad, Clifton. Northern VirginiaTherapeutic Riding Program ishosting an afternoon of polo-watching, food, auctions, live musicand more. Individual tickets are $75.Visit www.nvtrp.org/polo.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 25Erin Peterson Fund Golf

Tournament. Westfields Golf Club,13940 Balmoral Greens Ave., Clifton.Early registration begins Aug. 10.Register atwww.erinpetersonfund.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT 25-27Capital Home Show. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

on Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-6p.m. on Sunday at the Dulles ExpoCenter, 4320 Chantilly ShoppingCenter Drive, Chantilly. More than300 companies will showcaseproducts and services in homeremodeling, renovation, home decor,and redesign. Experts will be on handproviding seminars and workshops.The “Shedquarters” will feature thelatest trends in backyard spaces ascreated by members of the InteriorDesign + Staging Association. Ticketsare $10 for adults at the door; $7 inadvance. Groups of 20 or more maypurchase tickets for $6 each. Ticketsare $3 for children ages 6-12. Child 5and under are admitted for free.Tickets are good for one day only.Visit www.capitalhomeshow.com.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 26Stretch & Sip. 11 a.m. at the Winery

at Bull Run, 15950 Lee Highway.,Centreville. Take an outdoor yogaclass, and a glass of wine is includedin the price of the class. Tickets are$13.50-15. Visitwww.wineryatbullrun.com.

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