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Waldo Garcia, of Alexandria,brought his children, Chrisand Melody, to go for a walk atLake Accotink Park.

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GSA Warehouse 6808 Loisdale Road,Building A

The large warehouse off Loisdale Roadin Springfield is in the running to becomethe new headquarters of the FBI. The build-ing, owned by the General Services Admin-istration (GSA) is competing with sites inGreenbelt and Landover. Environmentalimpact statements regarding the three sitesare expected to be released this fall, withthe final contract scheduled to be awardedin spring 2016.

Corridor study of Van Dorn Streetfrom Kingstowne to Alexandria city

Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) is inter-ested in tapping into an Alexandria studyof the corridor, extending it to Kingstowneand potentially bringing a bus rapid transitsystem to Van Dorn. The County is workingwith Alexandria to make sure the stretch ispart of the conversation.

Bonefish Grille parking lot area5920 Kingstowne Town Center, Alexandria

The Bonefish parking lot area has beenapproved for the building of four officestructures, including a special exception toallow for a residential component andground-level retail. However no detailedplans have been provided. The mix of con-dos, apartments and age-restricted housinghas gone through rezoning but is still in invery early stages.

Gambrill Pointe subdivisionGambrill Pointe Court and Ridge Creek Way

These 20 homes on roughly 11 acres arebuilt and finished selling.

Corbet Manor Around 7717 GambrillRoad

Seven single-family homes are going into4.5 acres of what were previously uncon-solidated parcels of land. The project hasbeen approved, but construction is pend-ing.

Park Pointe subdivision East side ofGambrill Road, near the Fairfax County

Parkway.Eighteen single-family homes on 7.7 acres

have been approved; the plan is still undersite review.

Wegmans at Hilltop Village Center(corner of Telegraph Road and BeulahStreet)

The long-awaited grocery experiencingdestination opened June 14. The 126,000square-foot store includes a full-service“Pub” bar-restaurant.

Liberty View 13.45-acre site nearBeulah Street and the Fairfax County Park-way.

This was approved for single family homeneighborhoods, four office buildings andfifth structure that would be either a hotelor office building. It was rezoned in 2011and previous structures have been demol-ished.

Springfield Town Center 6500Springfield Mall, Springfield

Since the Oct. 14 2014 release of the ten-ants roster, owner Pennsylvania Real EstateInvestment Trust announced there havebeen over 60,000 square feet of new ten-ant leases executed at the rebuilt versionof what was once called Springfield Mall.Later stages of redevelopment planning forthe area include residential, office and ho-tel space.

But their execution will be dictated by theperformance of the Springfield Town Cen-ter market. Dave and Busters have appliedfor permits and are hopeful to be open bythe end of 2015.

Jennings Toyota and new field 7601Loisdale Road, Springfield

The Japanese car brand dealership hasalready been completed. Part of that con-struction included a proffer for a new arti-ficial turf field at Loisdale Park. The field isnow open to local sports groups after a rib-bon cutting ceremony on April 23.

U-Haul Warehouse at 5285 Port RoyalRoad.U-Haul is planning to repurpose a previ-ously vacant personal storage facility for atruck rental business. The PlanningCommission recommended approval ofthe re-zoning required for the project inits May 21 meeting. The Board of Super-visors approved amending the zoningordinance and special exception applica-tion in its June 23 meeting.

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Homes are finished selling in the new Gambrill Pointe subdivision.

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DemographicsZip code: 22153Population: 31,285Race: White-21,039 (67.2%), Black/Af-

rican American-3,311 (10.6%),American Indian and Alaska Native-94(0.3%), Asian-4,309 (13.8%), Hispanicor Latino (of any race)-3,517 (11.2%)

Total housing units: 10,849Owner-occupied housing units: 8,951

(85.5%)Households with individuals under 18 years:

4,403 (42.1%)Households with individuals 65 years and

over: 1,904 (18.2%)Median household income: 136,561Mean family income: 157,918Population 5 years and over who speaks a

language other than English at home: 28.9%

Zip code: 22152Population: 28,500Race: White-19,323 (67.7%), Black/Af-

rican American-2,252 (7.9%), American

Indian and Alaska Native-105 (0.4%),Asian-4,548 (15.9%), Hispanic or Latino(of any race)-3,778 (13.2%)

Total housing units: 10,503Owner-occupied housing units: 8,535 (82.1%)Households with individuals under 18 years:

3,879 (37.3%)Households with individuals 65 years and over:

2,347 (22.6%)Median household income: 113,135Mean family income: 142,586Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan-

guage other than English at home: 28.6%

Zip code: 22150Population: 27,105Race: White-13,166 (48.6%), Black/Afri-

can American-2,463 (9.1%), AmericanIndian and Alaska Native-191 (0.7%),Asian-6,415 (23.7%), Hispanic or Latino(of any race)-7,181 (26.5%)


3,186 (35%)

Households with individuals 65 years and over:3,097 (34.1%)

Median household income: 86,480Mean family income: 114,018Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan-



can American-973 (5.6%), American Indianand Alaska Native-82 (0.5%), Asian-3,777(21.6%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-3,529 (20.2%)






rican American-4,217 (16.1%),American Indian and Alaska Native-89(0.3%), Asian-3,180 (12.1%), Hispanicor Latino (of any race)-2,494 (9.5%)


(72%)Households with individuals under 18 years:

3,614 (34%)Households with individuals 65 years and

over: 1,487 (14%)Median household income: 120,517Mean family income: 149,932Population 5 years and over who speaks a

language other than English at home: 28.4%


rican American-3,991 (13.5%),American Indian and Alaska Native-94



There are so many quality places tovisit in the Springfield District, it ishard to pick five. Here is my at-

tempt:1. Burke Lake Park: Burke Lake Park

is the most visited park in Fairfax County’sPark system, and after going there you willsee why. The park contains a trail that goesaround the lake and is great for walking(with or without your dog), running andcycling. There is also fishing, boat rentals,camping, disc golf, mini-golf, an 18 hole golfcourse, a driving range, volleyball courtsand a miniature train ride. There’s some-thing for everyone.

2. Clifton: Clifton is a beautiful townthat feels like you’re a million miles fromthe hustle and bustle of Fairfax County. It istucked away in the southwestern portionof the Springfield district. There are regu-lar events such as Clifton Day, the Labor DayCar Show and the Clifton Wine Festival thatattract visitors from all over Northern Vir-ginia, but I personally like going there whenit feels like I can have the whole place tomyself and I can enjoy the excellent restau-rants there and get a “Pat Herrity Root BeerFloat” from Peterson’s Ice Cream to finishthe day.

3. Friday Night Lights: The Spring-field District has some of the best high

schools both academically and ath-letically in the country. As a WestSpringfield High School alumnusthere’s few things I enjoy morethan getting to a football game inthe fall where there’s a buzz in theair and a little snap of cold fromthe changing seasons. So cheer onyour local high school team atWest Springfield, Lake Braddock,

Fairfax, Chantilly, South County, Robinsonor Centreville (nationally ranked in 2015).

4. WSHS Job Fair: On March 12, 2016,I will be hosting a job fair for teens and re-cent graduates at West Springfield HighSchool. The last one I hosted was a greatsuccess with over 35 local companies look-ing for employees. Many students got jobsright at the job fair, and others were givenopportunities to interview at a company.This is a great way to connect our young-sters with our business community, so ifyour child is looking for full time or parttime employment mark your calendar forMarch 12 and sign up to my email list whereI will publish more details by [email protected]. I am plan-ning a second job fair in the western partof the district.

5. The Children’s Science CenterLab: The newly opened Children’s ScienceCenter Lab in Fair Oaks Mall is a fantasticmuseum that allows children (and theirparents) to get hands on experience withSTEM concepts (Science, Technology, En-gineering and Math). Education is so im-portant, and this museum which is designedfor kids between 2 and 12 years old does anexcellent job of challenging and shapingyoung minds. Be sure to stay and shop and/or eat at one of the best malls in the area.

—Supervisor Pat Herrity

(R-Springfield)

Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) visiting the Children’s ScienceCenter Lab: “A fantastic museum.”

Pat Herrity

Springfield Supervisor’sTop Five PlacesSupervisor PatHerrity (R-Springfield) rec-ommends topplaces to visit inhis district.

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Delegate39th DistrictVivian Watts (D)

Senator35th DistrictRichard “Dick” Saslaw (D)37th DistrictDavid Marsden (D)39th DistrictGeorge Barker (D):

[email protected]

SupervisorLee DistrictJeff McKay (D)Springfield DistrictPatrick Herrity (R)

School BoardLee DistrictTamara Derenak Kaufax (I)Springfield DistrictElizabeth Schultz (I)

Civic AssociationSpringfield Civic AssociationBruce Waggoner, president

Greater Springfield Chamberof Commerce

Nancy-jo Manney, executive director

Preview ofNovember elections

Delegate39th District*Vivian Watts (D):

[email protected]

Senator35th District*Richard “Dick” Saslaw (D):

[email protected] Modglin (IG):

[email protected]

37th District*David Marsden (D):

[email protected] Bergman (R):

[email protected]

39th District*George Barker (D):

[email protected] Murray (R):

[email protected]

BOS Chairman*Sharon Bulova (D):

[email protected] Purves (R):

[email protected] Gail Parker (IG):

[email protected]

Clerk of CourtBettina Mary Lawton (D):

[email protected]*John Frey (R)Marisa Wissar (I):

[email protected]

Commonwealth’s Attorney*Raymond F Morrogh (D):

[email protected]

SupervisorLee District*Jeff McKay (D):

[email protected]

Springfield District*Patrick Herrity (R):

[email protected] Foley (IG):

[email protected]

School BoardLee District*Tamara Derenak Kaufax (I):

[email protected]

Springfield District*Elizabeth Schultz (I) :

[email protected]

At-LargeRobert “Bob” Copeland (I):

[email protected] Fateh (I):

[email protected] Hough (I):

[email protected] Jean-Jacques (I):

[email protected] Marchetti (I):

[email protected]*Ryan McElveen (I):

[email protected]*Ilryong Moon (I):

[email protected] Scarboro (I):

[email protected]*Theodore “Ted” Velkoff (I):

[email protected]

Sheriff*Stacey Kincaid (D):

[email protected] “B.A.” Wolfe (R):

[email protected]

Soil and Water ConservationDirector Northern Virginia Dis-trict

Scott John Cameron (I):[email protected]

*George Lamb IV (I): [email protected] “Jerry” Peters, Jr (I):

[email protected] Pushor (I)

*denotes incumbent

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(0.3%), Asian-3,517 (11.9%), Hispanic orLatino (of any race)-4,678 (15.8%)

Total housing units: 12,048Owner-occupied housing units: 8,679 (76%)Households with individuals under 18 years:

3,654 (32%)Households with individuals 65 years and over:


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can American-4,244 (7.7%), AmericanIndian and Alaska Native-197 (0.4%),Asian-10,880 (19.8%), Hispanic or Latino(of any race)-6,546 (11.9%)


(62.6%)Households with individuals under 18 years:

6,041 (32.5%)Households with individuals 65 and over: 3,449

(18.6%)Median household income: 101,356Mean family income: 145,835Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan-



can American-1,842 (6.2%), American In-dian and Alaska Native-130 (0.4%),Asian-8,239 (27.7%), Hispanic or Latino(of any race)-3,948 (13.3%)


3,507 (30.4%)Households with individuals 65 and over: 2,281

(19.8%)Median household income: 106,119Mean family income: 143,269Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan-



can American-1,287 (4.4%), AmericanIndian and Alaska Native-49 (0.2%), Asian-5,296 (18%), Hispanic or Latino (of anyrace)-2,657 (9%)

Total housing units: 10,005Owner-occupied housing units: 8,610Households with individuals under 18 years:




Source: U.S. Census 2010; American CommunitySurvey 2012



Dear Community Members:The Fairfax County Police Department

was established on July 1, 1940 and todaywe have an authorized strength of 1,372sworn law enforcement officers who pro-tect and serve the communities of theCounty. On average, officers respond to over400,000 calls for service each year. As weengage with the communities we serve, weunderstand our profession must always as-sess our services and constantly strive tochallenge each other to re-engineer how wedeliver essential law enforcement servicesin a community that exceeds 1.1 millionresidents. We are fortunate to have an en-gaged community which continues to as-sist us in preventing and fighting crime,increasing the culture of safety to preservethe sanctity of life for all, and keep pacewith rapid urbanization.

Your Police Department proactively un-dertook an independent review of its useof force training, and related policies andprocedures. The review, conducted by thePolice Executive Research Forum, proposed71 enhancement recommendations. Thecore theme of change is adopting the phi-losophy of the sanctity of life in all we do.We have initiated policy changes and em-barked on many training programs whichembrace state-of-the-art decision makingmodels and best practices for de-escalationand escalation techniques and new initia-tives to safely interact and divert from jailthose suffering mental illness. Currently 43percent of our patrol officers are certifiedin Crisis Intervention Team training and allrecruits now receive parallel training.

Other recent policy changes include theconcepts of being able to hold and containevents in order to develop successful reso-lutions to each call for service when pos-sible.

In 2014 the Police Department began a

self-assessment process to align all of itspolicies and procedures to comply with sev-eral hundred national standards establishedby the Commission on Accreditation for LawEnforcement Agencies. The on-site assess-ment, required to obtain accredited status,is scheduled for early 2016 and will be con-ducted by assessors from outside the Com-monwealth of Virginia. The Departmentcontinues to maintain its accredited statusfrom the Virginia Law Enforcement Profes-sional Standards Commission.

During the last year the Department’ssocial media presence has continued to ex-pand in efforts toward sharing more infor-mation with the community. Recently theDepartment posted 10 years of officer-in-volved shooting case summaries and dataon our public web site. Our goal is to share

information on officer-involved shootingcases in order for the community to betterunderstand the investigative processes ofthese events and to engage in dialogue onthese matters.

In 2013, the Department created a Chief’sCouncil on Diversity Recruitment. Its stra-tegic mission is to assist the Department toincrease the cultural diversity of the sworn,civilian, and volunteer workforce to betterreflect the diversity of the communities weserve. When visiting the Chief’s web site youcan view the diversity scorecard account-ability measure, read the Council’s strate-gic plan document, and learn about thevaried volunteer opportunities you can en-gage in with the Police Department.

Several community members have gra-ciously volunteered time from their busypersonal lives to establish and serve on aCommunities of Trust Committee which iscomprised of all public safety agencies andreports directly to the chairman of theCounty Board of Supervisors. This effortaligns well with recommendations from theTask Force on 21st Century Policing. Manyforums have been held throughout the com-munity and numerous initiatives are in de-velopment to increase public engagementwith the community to build upon mutualtrust.

The Police Department, along with theCommunity Services Board, other publicsafety agencies, and mental health advo-cates have partnered to develop additionalcrisis intervention programs, including adrop off center which will provide a viablejail diversion alternative for those in men-tal health crisis. We look forward to achiev-ing this critical strategic goal.

In recent years a majority of our homi-cides have been domestic related. On July1, 2015, the Fairfax County Police Depart-ment launched a Lethality Assessment Pro-

gram in which all patrol officers have beentrained to administer an assessment to pro-vide resources to victims of domestic vio-lence which are available 24/7. This pro-gram truly demonstrates engagement withmany partners who share our goal in in-creasing services and eliminating domesticviolence.

In early 2015 another community engage-ment endeavor was launched with the cre-ation of the Ad Hoc Police Policy and Prac-tices Commission. This Commission is com-prised of five sub-committees which areconducting reviews of the Police Depart-ment as related to use of force; communi-cations; recruitment, diversity, and appli-cant vetting; and independent oversight andinvestigations. The Commission will makerecommendations to the Board of Supervi-sors this fall. The Police Department ishighly engaged with all of the communitymembers serving on the Commission andwe look forward to positive change recom-mendations to better serve all of FairfaxCounty.

The Police Department values technologyadvances and we are migrating to a newrecords management system to assist allpersonnel in achieving an intelligence ledcommunity policing model. The Depart-ment is also preparing to institute an elec-tronic summons system for issuing trafficand criminal violations. Our patrol cruisersare equipped with in-car video recordingdevices and we are exploring the viabilityof body worn cameras with communitystakeholders.

To learn more about the Fairfax CountyPolice Department, please visit

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/Welcome to Fairfax County, a great place

to live, work, play and grow old.

— Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr.

Arts & Organizations

Welcome from Police Chief Ed Roessler

Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr.

Fairfax SymphonyOrchestra

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, 3905 RailroadAvenue, Suite 202 N, Fairfax. One of the fin-est regional, professional orchestras in thecountry. 703-563-1990 orwww.fairfaxsymphony.org.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 19Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m.GMU

Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4373Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. Listen toBeethoven:Beethoven: “Coriolanus”Overture, Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5“Emperor” featuring pianist Alon Goldsteinand Beethoven: Symphony No. 5. Led byconductor Christopher Zimmerman. Call703-563-1990 for more info.

SATURDAY/OCT. 24Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m.

Fairfax Symphony, 3905 Railroad Avenue,Fairfax. Enjoy Sibelius: Valse Triste andScene with Cranes, Beethoven’s PianoConcerto No. 2 featuring rising star pianistSean Chen and Sibelius: Symphony No. 2.Call 703-563-1990 for more info.

George Mason UniversityCenter for the Arts

Center for the Arts, George Mason University,4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax. The Centerfor the Arts is the centerpiece of performing arts onthe Fairfax campus of George Mason University,and each year the Center welcomes hundreds ofthousands of community members into its ConcertHall for performances by renowned professionalartists, accomplished faculty and emerging studentartists. 703-993-8888 or cfa.gmu.edu.

George Mason UniversityEagleBank Arena

GMU Eagle Bank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle,Fairfax. Located on the campus of George MasonUniversity, the Patriot Center is a 10,000-seatarena that hosts Mason basketball games, concerts,family shows and commencement ceremonies.703-993-3000 or http://www.eaglebankarena.com/.

SUNDAY/ SEPT. 6

WWE Live. 7 p.m. GMU Eagle Bank Arena, 4500Patriot Circle, Fairfax. The World WrestlingEntertainment presents their wrestlers in a fightof epic proportions. See all your favorite WWESuperstars in action including: John Cena vsKevin Owens - US Championship Match, Nevillevs Money in the Bank Contract Winner Sheamusand many more!

Tickets on sale now. Visit http://www.eaglebankarena.com/ for prices andseating.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 18 - SATURDAY/SEPT. 19Spirit of America. Fri. 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sat. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. GMU Eagle BankArena, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. “Spirit ofAmerica” is a fast-paced journey that captures240 years of Soldiers’ true stories that spangenerations of Americans who upheld freedomand democracy. This live show is performed by acast and crew of active-duty soldiers. More infoat http://www.eaglebankarena.com/events/.Tickets are free.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 20Washington Wedding Experience. 11 a.m. .m.

GMU Eagle Bank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle,Fairfax. Chat with the area’s most talented andtrustworthy wedding professionals while youtaste delicious cakes, see beautiful flower and

find your dream dress. More info at http://www.eaglebankarena.com/events/. Tickets $10.

FRIDAY/OCT. 9Ricky Martin. 8 p.m. GMU Eagle Bank Arena,

4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Listen to GrammyAward winner and music superstar Ricky Martinon his One World Tour. Doors open at 7 p.m.Call 703-993-3000 for more info.

Fairfax Art LeagueGallery

Fairfax Art League Gallery, Old Town Hall, 3999University Drive, Fairfax. The Fairfax Art LeagueGallery, operated by the Fairfax Art League, amembers’ cooperative gallery representing over100 local artists, houses monthly exhibits with spe-cial shows held twice a year. 703-352-2787.

Fairfax MuseumFairfax Museum, 10209 Main Street, Fairfax.

The museum produces special exhibitions on cityhistory, provides educational outreach to schooland youth groups and offers walking tours of OldTown Fairfax and the city’s historic buildings in thespring and fall. 703-385-8414.


Whatever the season,we have everythingyour garden needs!

• Excellent selection of trees and shrubs• Annuals, Perennials, Herbs• House Plants and Gift Items• Landscape Services• Wild Bird Supplies• Mulches, Soils and Seed

9401 Burke Road • Open Mon-Sat. 8-8, Sun 8-7www.burkenursery.com

703-323-1188

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Huge Stock of Hardy Mums!

FALL FESTIVAL& Pumpkin Playground

Presenting Our 21st Annual

Pumpkins, Hayrides& Family Fun!

$500 OFFPurchase of $50 or More

One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any otheroffers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services.

Expires 10/31/15

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OrnamentalCabbage& Kale!

One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any otheroffers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services.

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Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration,Tree & Shrub Care

703-323-5544


Dear Lee District New-comer: Welcome toFairfax County and Lee

District. I am very pleased to meetyou and I’m sure you won’t be anewcomer for long. Lee District isa friendly place, filled with a mixof longtime residents and thosewho’ve come here from some-where else. The first thing I’d like to do is to inviteyou to drop by my office to meet me and my staff.We’ll be happy to tell you about the district, provideinformation about Fairfax County and its many op-portunities, and answer any questions you may have.We’re at 6121 Franconia Road in the Alexandria sec-tion of Fairfax County and we share the building withthe Franconia Police Station and the Franconia Mu-seum.

There are some wonderful places to visit in LeeDistrict. If you’re in the mood for shopping, don’tmiss the Springfield Town Center and Wegmans. TheSpringfield Town Center is on Franconia Road, justa short distance from the Franconia-SpringfieldMetro Station. It’s got loads of great restaurants andretail and it hosts a farmers market on Saturdaymornings. (http://springfieldtowncenter.com/)

Wegmans, at the corner of Beulah Street and Tele-graph Road is a must-visit and I challenge you toleave with empty hands.

Once you’ve had your fill of shopping, head overto Huntley Meadows Park, often called the jewel ofthe Fairfax County Park System. Huntley MeadowsPark is more than 1,500 acres with majestic forests,wildflower-filled meadows and wetlands burstingwith life. Take a walk on the wetlands boardwalk—and experience some of the best wildlife watchingin the Washington metropolitan area. From the halfmile long wetlands boardwalk trail and observationtower, you’ll see beavers, frogs, dragonflies and her-ons. Huntley Meadows is well known as a primebirding spot, with over 200 species identified in thepark. (http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows-park/) This 19th century architectural gemis located at 6918 Harrison Lane. You can visit the

house for scheduled programs andtours as well as Saturday toursbetween the months of April andOctober.

The Lee District ReCenter andpark has two unique features—anaccessible treehouse and Our Spe-cial Harbor accessible spraypark.The complex features ChesapeakeBay-themed attractions includinga spraying osprey nest, Chessie thesea serpent, misting sunflowersand a lighthouse. The beach areais quieter with softer bubblers andinteractive water tables. The com-puterized water maze and dump-ing crab basket provide more livelyactivity. In addition to thespraypark, the family recreation

area has a fully accessible tree house, and a play-ground for children of all abilities from ages 5 to 12.(http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/leerec/lee-spraypark.htm)

In keeping with our park theme, be sure to visitLake Accotink Park and its 493 acres including a 55-acre lake, wetlands, and streams with splendid viewsof waterfowl and marsh life. I particularly recom-mend the tour boat rides on the lake—especially atsunset—and the canine cruises. (http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink/)

Now that you’ve relaxed with nature and parks,it’s time to experience some history.

Just a short walk from the main entrance to Hunt-ley Meadows Park, you’ll find Historic Huntley, thehouse that was built for Thomson Francis Mason.Thomson Francis Mason was the mayor of Alexan-dria, D.C. from 1827-30 and a grandson of GeorgeMason, as well as author of the Virginia Declarationof Rights. He used the federal period villa, whichwas built for him in 1825, as a summer retreat.(http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows-park/historic-huntley.htm)

It’s hard to imagine that busy Franconia Road wasonce a rural road for Virginia tobacco on its way tothe port city of Alexandria. Before it was a bedroomcommunity, Franconia was the birthplace of the firstVirginia governor from Northern Virginia, witnessto a Mosby raid, and a thriving Afro-American com-munity called Carrolltown. The Franconia Museum,co-located with my office and the police station at6121 Franconia Road, offers a glimpse into theFranconia of yesterday.

(http://www.fairy- lamp.com/Franconia/Franconia_Main.html)

Supervisor Welcomes You to Lee DistrictSupervisor JeffMcKay (D-Lee)reflects on must-visit places in hisdistrict.

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GIVEGIVE (Growth and Inspiration

through Volunteering and Educa-tion) is a nonprofit organizationfounded and operated by high schoolstudents, which works towards pro-moting leadership of youth throughvolunteering time for a free tutoringprogram for children. Last year,GIVE ran 11 centers in both librariesand community centers, and is look-ing forward to expanding further thisyear with more support. The GIVEcenter at Richard Byrd Library,which has served over 1,000 stu-dents, has over 100 students and 60tutors that meet every Saturday from1-3 p.m. www.giveyouth.org.

Ecumenical CommunityHelping Others (ECHO)

Open to receive donations at 7205Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Pro-vides food and financial assistance tothose in short-term emergencies, andprovides clothing and household goodsto low income families. ECHO is con-stantly seeking donations andvolunteers. 703-569-9160 orwww.echo-inc.org.

South County CaresSouth County Church congregation

members and south county area com-munity members work together on localand international projects like NationalNight Out, Operation Christmas Child,

and local and international aid efforts.www.southcountycares.org.

National Capital Food BankA group of food banks serving all of

Northern Virginia seek monetary dona-tions and general volunteers.703-541-3063 orwww.capitalareafoodbank.org.

Northern Virginia FamilyServices

Offers employments and job training,health care, housing, mental health, fos-ter care and home visitations to newparents. 703-385-3267 orwww.nvfs.org.

Assistance League of North-ern Virginia

An all-volunteer organization thatclothes, feeds, educates and nurturesthose in need. Working through six el-ementary schools and Inova FairfaxHospital, Assistance League touches thelives of some of the most needy inNorthern Virginia. The schools involvedinclude Dogwood Elementary in Reston,Lynbrook Elementary and Garfield El-ementary in Springfield, Cora KellyElementary in Alexandria and PineSpring Elementary in Falls Church Vol-unteers and donors are always needed.Contact [email protected] orwww.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org.

Celebration SingersCelebration Singers is a perfor-

mance-oriented and service-basedcommunity singing group that en-deavors, through its presence andvisibility in Prince William County,to enhance the county’s imagethroughout Northern Virginia, and toprovide members and audienceswith a rewarding and enjoyable ex-perience through seasonal concerts.Ticket proceeds also provide supportfor charitable organizations local toNorthern Virginia.

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Questions1) What should newcomers know

about the impact the Board ofSupervisors has on their daily lives?In other words - what do you do atthe county level that’s importantenough to compel newcomers tovote in this election?

2) To make newcomers feel athome, what’s a “must-see” place orevent you recommend they checkout in Fairfax County or yourdistrict?

3) What’s your favorite sportsteam?

4) Fairfax County gained nationaland global Twitter prominenceearlier this year when outragedFCPS students started the Twitterhashtag #closeFCPS after schoolofficials did not call a snow daywhen it actually snowed. WhatTwitter or Instagram hashtag wouldyou like to see trending in thecoming year about Fairfax Countyor your district?

Newcomers

You may be surprised – ordismayed – to learn thatthe 10 men and womenwho occupy Fairfax

County Board of Supervisors wieldenormous power and influenceover your everyday lives.

They set your tax rate, fund thepublic school system, and determinepriorities and policies for issuesranging from affordable housing,homelessness and human services toeconomic development, traffic calm-ing and the environment.

They manage a $7 billion bud-get, larger than the budgets of fourstates, and rule over a county witha diverse, well-educated popula-tion of more than a million people.

Their decisions can propel ourcommunity forward – or cost usour first-rate status in education,livability and culture.

If you happen to meet them thiselection season, thank them for thelong-awaited Silver Line expan-

sion, a success that directly benefitsyou and your property values. Or,you may want to chide them forthe extra $185 you will pay inproperty taxes this year, or the gen-erous $20,000 pay raise they gavethemselves after increasing yourproperty taxes.

They do want to hear from you.What they don’t want to hear are

complaints about potholes on yourroad. Not because they don’t care,but because they can’t do anythingabout it.

In the Commonwealth of Vir-ginia, the state builds, maintainsand operates local roads. Transpor-tation funding, you will quicklylearn, is a perennial hot topic inthe Virginia General Assembly.

So is redistricting, also known asgerrymandering, which has keptthe Commonwealth in anotherform of gridlock as Republicansand Democrats struggle ceaselesslyfor control of the legislature.

Another perennial problem is thesocioeconomic divide between af-fluent Northern Virginia (NOVA) –where you now reside – and theRest of Virginia (ROVA) – where achunk of your tax dollars disap-pear. NOVA gets less back fromRichmond than we send downthere, and so Northern Virginianshave the privilege of paying extrataxes (and tolls) to fund the badly-needed improvements to our trans-portation infrastructure. It drivesus a little crazy.

As a newcomer, you may wonderwhy we still call ourselves a “Com-monwealth,” instead of just an or-dinary state. Good question. Vir-ginia retained this nomenclature –as did Kentucky, Massachusetts andPennsylvania - when we adoptedour first constitution in 1776, mostlikely to emphasize the fact that ournew government was based uponthe sovereignty of the people unitedfor the common good. If we’re re-

ally honest, we are also very proudof the ruckus we kicked up with theBritish Monarchy when we de-clared our independence. There’s areason our state motto is “Sic Sem-per Tyrannis,” Latin for “thus al-ways to tyrants.”

So, dear newcomer: Whereveryou are from, you are here now. Inthe Old Dominion, the Mother ofPresidents. Let that sink in for amoment.

We hope you will appreciate thefact that you are here, reading thisguide, during an important elec-tion season. We assume you willjoin the ranks of Fairfax County’sprolific electorate, where nearly 43percent of residents cast their bal-lots last year, and vote on Nov. 3.

To make it a little easier for you,and give you the opportunity tofeel like “political insiders,” weasked each of the 19 BOS candi-dates to give you their answers toquestions specifically geared to-ward newcomers.

Their responses are unedited andenlightening. We hope.

— Victoria Ross

All politics is local, in Fairfax County, too:Who runs for Board of Supervisors in November?

Meet the Candidates for County Board Current Board of Supervi-sors. From left: CatherineM. Hudgins (D-Hunter MillDistrict), Michael R. Frey(R-Sully District), John C.Cook (R-Braddock District),Gerald W. Hyland (D-MountVernon District), SharonBulova (Chairman, At-Large), Penelope A. Gross(D-Mason District, ViceChairman), John W. Foust(D-Dranesville District),Jeffrey C. McKay (D-LeeDistrict), Pat Herrity(Springfield District) andLinda Q. Smyth (D-Provi-dence District).

Photo courtesy of Fairfax County

Braddock SupervisorJohn Cook, Incumbent, (R)Money Raised: $178,744Money Spent: $83,468Balance: $83,468

Janet Oleszek (D)Money Raised: $41,909Money Spent: $37,072Balance: $4,854

Carey Campbell (I)Money Raised: $0Money Spent: $0Balance: $0

Dranesville SupervisorJennifer Chronis (R)Money Raised: $143,732Money Spent: $51,302Balance: $92,427

John Foust (D) IncumbentMoney Raised: $164,364Money Spent: $112,824Balance: $52,559

Hunter Mill SupervisorCatherine Hudgins (D) IncumbentMoney Raised: $9,226Money Spent: $22,894Balance: $20,867

Lee SupervisorJeffrey McKay (D) IncumbentMoney Raised: $91,563Money Spent: $54,378Balance: $92,147

Mason SupervisorPenny Gross (D) IncumbentMoney Raised: $185,26Money Spent: $152,808Balance: $118,311

Mollie Loeffler (I)Money Raised: $18,557Money Spent: $5,708Balance: $12,848

Mount Vernon SupervisorJane Gandee (R)Money Raised: $52,988Money Spent: $32,201Balance: $20,786

Daniel Storck (D)Money Raised: $115,079Money Spent: $109,153Balance: $5,924

Providence SupervisorLinda Smyth (D)Money Raised: $112,210Money Spent: $108,020Balance: $22,499

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

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

Sully SupervisorJohn GuevaraMoney Raised: $71,697Money Spent: $58,333Balance: $13,362

Kathy Smith (D)Money Raised: $45,214Money Spent: $20,135Balance: $25,079

Chairman, Board of Supervisors(At Large)

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

Sharon Bulova (D) Incumbent MoneyRaised: $167,871. Money Spent:$96,446. Balance: $78,878.Glenda Parker (I)Money Raised:$0. Money Spent: $0. Balance: $0

We’ve compiled the most recent financial filings forcandidates in the 2015 race for Fairfax County Boardof Supervisors. The figures represent the reports

candidates filed on July 15 for the period from Jan. 1, 2012through June 30, 2015. The next financial report will be filed inSeptember. For more details on candidates’ financial filings, goto www.VPAP.org/localities/Fairfax-county-va/elections/tracked/

— Victoria Ross

Source: Virginia Public

Access Project

Money: How muchhave they raised?

Incumbent:Sharon S. Bulova (D)Home: Fairfax StationEmail Address: [email protected]: 703-267-9996Twitter @sharonbulovaWeb sharonbulova.com

Challenger:Arthur G. Purves (R)Home: ViennaEmail Address: [email protected]: 703-938-0242Web - Votepurves.orgTwitter @agpurves

Challenger:Glenda Gail Parker(Independent Green)Home: AlexandriaEmail Address: [email protected]: 703-960-5602Twitter - @ggailparkerWeb gailparker.us

ANSWERS: BULOVA1) We are the most grass roots

level of government. Our Board isresponsible for everything from en-suring clean drinking water, safestreets and neighborhoods, com-passionate human services, attrac-tive parks and libraries to fundingour fantastic school system.

2) Hard to choose a favorite.Fairfax has the most wonderfulpark system with something foreveryone to enjoy. I jog through thewoods in Villa Park three times aweek.

3) My current favorite is FairfaxCounty’s World Police & FireGames Women’s Basketball Team.

They won a gold medal at theGames and presented me with anautographed ball.

4) Trending: #FairfaxCounty/#model/EngagedCommunity

“I’d like to see #FairfaxModel be-come a trend for what we are do-ing in the area of mental health. Iwant others to look to us the waywe are looking to Memphis andBexar County for examples of howto adequately train public safety todeal with people suffering frommental illness and diverting thoseindividuals from jail into treat-ment.”

ANSWERS: PARKER1) Your commute depends on

politics, More Trains, Less Traffic!Trains as fast as planes. Nationwideand local rail feeder systems. Weneed light rail to serve tourists and

VRE service throughout the dayand on weekends. The BOS canpressure the Virginia General As-sembly and Virginia Congressionaldelegation to remove the barrierthat prevents building rail masstransit and to encourage renewableenergy – solar, wind, geothermal.Rail built anywhere in Americabenefits ALL of America.

2) Check out Channel 10’s GreenTV on Cox, Verizon or Fios. Visit uson YouTube: search for Indepen-dent Greens of Virginia orGailforRailParker YouTube channel.

3) My hometown girls’ basketballteam, the Kingston Princesses!

4) This is easy: #HHR4FXCounty/# M o r e Tr a i n s L e s s Tr a f f i c /# G a i l f o r R a i l r o c k s /#www.GailParker.us

* Candidate Arthur Purvis did not respondto the questionnaire.

Race: Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (At Large)

Sharon Bulova Glenda ParkerArthur Purves

Race: Lee DistrictSupervisorIncumbent:Jeffrey C. McKay (D)*Running UnopposedHome: AlexandriaEmail Address:

[email protected]: 703-501-7752

ANSWERS: MCKAY1) The County Board is the

elected body closest to the peopleand has the most direct impact onresidents’ quality of life—every-thing from zoning enforcement toschools, libraries, parks, humanservices and transportation. We setthe property tax rate. We are whereresidents go for information andassistance, often for matters involv-ing the state and federal govern-ment even when they are not ourresponsibility.

2) The new Springfield TownCenter—light years away from itspredecessor and a vibrant shoppingand dining center that appeals toresidents and visitors alike.

3) The Saints4)#FBIheadquartersinSpringfield

Jeffrey C.McKay

Incumbent: Patrick S. “Pat”Herrity (R)Home: SpringfieldEmail Address: [email protected]: 703-222-7341Twitter @PatHerrityCampaign website – patherrity.org

Challenger: Corazon S.Foley (Independent Green)Home: BurkeEmail Address: [email protected]: 703-250-1830Twittervotejoinrun.us*Click on button for Corazon Foley

ANSWERS: HERRITY1) I am a firm believer that govern-

ment closest to the people – the Board ofSupervisors – must be the most respon-sive. I take pride in the job I do workingto resolve residents issues – from landuse, to public safety, to schools, to trans-portation and neighborhood blight. I alsobelieve communication is critical and Ihold townhall meetings, attend HOAmeetings, and publish a newsletter – signup at:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/s p r i n g f i e l d / h e r r i t y - r e p o r t -newsletter.htm. – I look forward toserving you.

2) The Town of Clifton for Clifton Day,Paradise Springs Winery, Burke LakePark almost any day, and the Children’sScience Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall.

3) I prefer playing sports but like

watching the Washington Capitals andVirginia Tech Football.4) #WSHSJobs – I will be holding mysecond annual job fair for teens and re-cent graduates at WSHS on March 12,2016.

ANSWERS: FOLEY1) As full-time Springfield Supervisor,

I will provide leadership and communityengagement for affordable taxes tomaintain outstanding school system andsafe neighborhoods. Vote for me,Corazon S. Foley, because the incumbentis not doing his job of constituent serviceto improve our quality of life, particu-larly for seniors. In particular, he hasignored our proposed solutions to re-dress unfairness toward Springfieldsenior taxpayers and families: other dis-tricts have 17 permanent senior centers,Springfield District NONE!

2) My three Burke history books de-scribe former Coffer properties inSpringfield: Burke/Coffer home (1825);and Braddock: Second Coffer Home(1790); Little Zion Baptist Church(1891).

3) The Burke/West Springfield SeniorCenter Without Walls (BWSSCWoW)Line Dance Teams won for three yearsthe gold and silver medals in the North-ern Virginia Senior Olympics — andhave been providing public service withfree performances at numerous commu-nity events.

4) #buildSpringfieldSeniorCenter

Race: Springfield District Supervisor

Corazon S.Foley

Patrick S.“Pat”

Herrity

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A list of annual community events in

the area.

August 2015SUNDAY/AUG. 3029th Annual Pakistan Independence Day

Festival USA. Noon. Bull Run Regional Park,7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. The PakistanIndependence Day Festival includes musicalperformances, rides and games. Visitwww.pakistanfestivalusa.com.

September 2015SATURDAY/AUG. 1 - SUNDAY/SEPT. 13Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics

Exhibition. Workhouse Arts Center, W-16Vulcan Gallery, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton.This exhibition represents the depth and breadthof contemporary functional and sculpturalceramic artworks being created throughout thecountry. Visit http://www.workhousearts.org/events/visual-arts/workhouse-clay-national-2015.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 5Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Festival. 1 p.m. Lake

Anne Plaza (Waterfront), 1609 WashingtonPlaza, Reston. Showcasing a variety of talentedlocal emerging artists and national jazzperformers. Visit http://lakeanneplaza.com/event/9th-annual-lake-anne-jazz-festival/.

MONDAY/SEPT. 716th Annual Labor Day Car Show. 8 a.m. - 3

p.m. Historic Clifton. Antiques, classics, foreign,customs, motorcycles and more. Pre-register byAug. 24. www.labordaycarshow.com. Allproceeds benefit local charities.

Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street,Herndon. Downtown Herndon celebrates LaborDay with an annual festival - great music, a craftshow, food, wineries, micro-brews and culinarydemonstrations will all be there. Visit

http://www.herndon-va.gov/.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/SEPT. 11-12ChalkFest. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market

St., Reston. Free for spectators, participantsregister for a fee which includes supplies. Rainor shine. Information: publicartreston.org.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 12Lorton’s Fall Festival. 11 a.m. Lorton Station

Town Center, 8998 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton.Enjoy a magic booth, pumpkin painting, photobooth, games, prizes and more. Visitwww.lortonstationtowncenter.com/calendar-of-events.html for more.

Great Tastes of Tysons. 1-6 p.m. Lerner TownSquare Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons

Corner. Over 100 international different wines,beers, and spirits in an all-you-care-to-tasteaffair. Enjoy the best of D.C. chefs in hands-ongrilling demonstrations in the drink. Eat. Relax.http://www.tastetysons.com/.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 12-1338th Annual Burke Centre Festival. Saturday,

9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 6060Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. Burke Centre’ssignature event, which celebrates the spirit ofthe community each year with rides, activitiesand live entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Visitwww.burkecentreweb.com and click on Festival.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 19Dulles Day Plane Pull. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dulles

International Airport. Teams of 25 are pittedagainst one another to see who can pull a164,000+ pound Airbus 12 feet the fastest inSpecial Olympics Virginia’s “heaviest”fundraiser. Visit www.planepull.com.

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival. 12-6 p.m. 8025Galleria Drive, McLean. Attend for a day of beersippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigarsmokin’ and barbecue eatin’. Your admissionbuys a sampling glass so you can enjoy all youcare to taste while attending seminars in thetasting theater and enjoying live music all day.Visit http://www.beerandbourbon.com/tysons/show-info.

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SUNDAY/SEPT. 20Food for Others Tysons 5K. 9 a.m. 7925 Jones

Branch Dr., McLean. Even though NorthernVirginia is considered one of the wealthiestjurisdictions in the country, we still face apoverty rate of about 5 percent - more than90,000 people are living in poverty and 30percent are children. Come run or walk to helpfeed our neighbors. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/McLean/NeighborsFeedingNeighbors5K.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 26 - TUESDAY/NOV. 3Cox Farms Fall Festival. Daily. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville.http://www.coxfarms.com/fallfestival.aspx.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 26Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 10 a.m. Reston Town

Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Walk andfundraise to further the care, support andresearch efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.Visit http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=7382&pg=entry.

Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. A celebration ofthe diversity and community spirit that is foundin Reston, this annual event brings together thepeople of Reston to celebrate the rich medley ofcultures. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/

MulticulturalFestival.shtml.20th Annual CCÉ Irish Folk Festival. Noon-

7:30 p.m. Sherwood Community Center, 3740Old Lee Highway, Fairfax and The Auld ShebeenIrish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Allare invited to enjoy, free of charge, the “puredrop” - the beauty and depth of Irish music,dance, language and sport as it has taken rootand come into full flower in our community.Visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/fairfax-irish-folk-festival.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 26-27Workhouse Fall Arts Festival 2015. Saturday:

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way,Lorton. Over 100 of the nation’s best artists willexhibit their original fine art and crafts. Thetwo-day outdoor festival will include work byartists from across the Mid-Atlantic region,showcasing paintings, photography, ceramics,sculpture, jewelry, handcrafted furniture andmuch more.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 27 - SATURDAY/OCT. 3Annual Fall for the Book Festival. George

Mason University, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. A week-long, multiple-venue, regionalfestival that brings together people of all agesand interests. Featured authors are NationalBook Award winner Tim O’Brien and“Outlander” author Diana Gabaldon. Visitwww.fallforthebook.org.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 27NatureFest. 1-5 p.m. Runnymede Park, 195

Herndon Parkway, Herndon. Explore variousnature stations throughout the park includingbutterflies, bees, life in the meadow, web of lifeand much more with live animal showsthroughout the day. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.

October 2015THURSDAY/OCT. 14th Annual Reston Town Center Help the

Homeless Walk. 11:30 a.m. Reston TownCenter, 11959 Market St, Reston. Walk fromMayflowers Floral Design Studio on ThePromenade to the Embry Rucker CommunityShelter and back. Funds will enableCornerstones to provide essential resources andservices for individuals and families in thecommunity who are homeless or at risk ofbecoming homeless. Visitwww.cornerstonesva.org/events_list/hth.

SATURDAY/OCT. 3Art in the Courtyard. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lorton

Station Town Center, 8998 Lorton Station Blvd.,Lorton. Artists from the Workhouse Arts Center,the Torpedo Art Factory and artists fromHistoric Occoquan will be featuring their worksincluding paintings, jewelry, sculpture,photography, blown glass, pottery, wood work,

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Photo courtesy of Jeannie Winslow, Burke Centre Festival

The 38th Annual Burke Centre Festival will take place Sept. 12-13 tocelebrate the spirit of the community with rides, activities and liveentertainment for all ages to enjoy.

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Students race to the finish line in their homemade cardboard boats aspart of the community celebration, Springfield Days, taking place everyyear at the end of May.

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On Oct. 11, celebrate Clifton Day, the town’s annual arts and crafts fairfrom 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the corner of Main Street and Chapel Road.


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and even digital artwork. Each artist will display and sell theirwork from booths lining the Courtyard. Festival guests willhave the opportunity to talk to the artists, get to knowthem, and ask questions about their stories andinspirations.

SUNDAY/OCT. 4McLean Project for the Arts ArtFest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

McLean Central Park, 468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean.The park is transformed into a lively landscape of mini artgalleries showcasing and offering for sale the work of adiverse group of juried artists. Visit www.mpaart.org.

SATURDAY/OCT. 10Fall Festival in Old Town Historic Fairfax. 10 a.m.-5

p.m. 10209 Main Street, Fairfax. What started out as asmall market for artisans has grown to a festival with over400 arts, crafts and food vendors, children’s activities andentertainment for all ages. Visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/fall-festival.

SUNDAY/OCT. 11Clifton Day. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Town of Clifton, corner of Main

Street and Chapel Road. The town’s annual arts and craftsfair.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-18Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 Market Fair. 11

a.m.-4:30 p.m. 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Warmyourself by the fires and enjoy the splendor of autumn withcrisp local apples, warm savory meat pies and heartybreads, or let Market Fair entertainers, tradesmen and themilitia amuse and educate you. Visit www.1771.org.

Tysons Harvest Festival. 12-5 p.m. Lerner Town Square,8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons. Stroll through the arts andcrafts booths and taste some of the fun flavors of fall. Visitwww.tysonsharvest.com.

SATURDAY/OCT. 24Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. Chapel Road, Clifton. A

terrifying annual event that winds through Clifton’s 8 AcrePark. Visit cliftonhauntedtrail.com.

November 2015SATURDAY/NOV. 14The Robinson Marketplace. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 5305 Sideburn

Road, Fairfax. Shop at over 80 vendors at the HolidayMarket, raffle and silent auction sponsored by the RobinsonSecondary School PTSA. Visit www.robinsonptsa.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 21Turkey Trot 5K Race. 4 p.m. Herndon Community Center,

814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. The course takes youthrough Herndon Centennial Golf Course grass and pavedpaths, parts of the W&OD paved trail and vehicular pavedroad. All canned food will be donated to LINK. Visitwww.herndon-va.gov.

FRIDAY/NOV. 27Reston Holiday Parade. Reston Town Center, 11900

Market St., Reston. Reston Holiday Parade on MarketStreet, tree lighting at Fountain Square, and much morethrough the day of charity and cheer. Rain or shine.

MONDAY/NOV. 30Church Street Holiday Stroll. 6-9 p.m. Freeman House

and Store, 131 Church St. N.E., Vienna. Enjoy fun family-friendly activities including a visit from Santa, petting zoo,free hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows at supervisedbonfires. Visit www.viennava.gov.

December 2015SATURDAY/DEC. 5City of Fairfax Festival of Lights and Carols. Sherwood

Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Comeenjoy live holiday music, hot cider, s’mores by the Yule log,petting farm, ferris wheel, caroling and lighting of theChristmas tree in the winter wonderland. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/festival-of-lights-and-carols for times and locations.

January 2016FRIDAY/JAN. 8 - SPRINGLive Music at Paradise Springs Winery. Fridays 5-9 p.m.

and Saturdays 2-6 p.m. 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton.Various live artists perform every Friday and Saturday. Visitwww.paradisespringswinery.com/winery-events.html.

April 2016FRIDAY/APRIL 15-MAY 15Destination Fairfax: Annual Spotlight on the Arts

Festival. Dedicated to showcasing the very best of thevisual and performing arts in the City of Fairfax, FairfaxSpotlight on the Arts is an annual three-week festivalcomprising artists in and at local venues.

May 2016FIRST WEEKEND IN MAYFairfax Fine Arts Festival. Fairfax Corner, 11900 Palace

Way, Fairfax. A fine art festival in the heart of Fairfax. Visitwww.paragonartevents.com/fairfax2/html/artist_application.html.

FOURTH SATURDAY IN MAYSpringfield Days. A community-wide celebration that

harkens back to the good old days. Visitwww.springfielddays.com

June 2016FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 10-12Celebrate Fairfax! Fairfax County Government Center,

12000 Government Center Parkway. Northern Virginia’slargest annual three-day festival and community-widecelebration at the Fairfax County Government Center. Visitwww.celebratefairfax.com.

FOURTH SATURDAY IN JUNEClifton Wine Festival. 7150 Main St., Clifton. Virginia

vineyards and wineries come together for a day of wine,food, arts and crafts. Visit www.cliftonwine.com.

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Childrenenjoying anamusementride at lastyear’s FairfaxFall Festival.This year’sfestival will beon Oct. 10

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National ParksGF Great Falls National Park

9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLeanwww.nps.gov/grfaGreat Falls Park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dark. The Visitor Center

and bookstore are open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, springthrough fall seasons. Picnic, hike along the Potomac River.Swimming and wading in the Potomac are prohibited.

GW George Washington Memorial Parkway

www.nps.gov/gwmp703-289-2500The GW Parkway includes more than 25

sites, ranging from historic homes towildlife preserves. Join a ranger for a freeprogram or explore sites independently. Some parksites, including Turkey Run Park, TheodoreRoosevelt Island, Great Falls Park, etc., close atdark. The Parkway itself remains open 24 hoursa day to vehicle traffic.

WTWolf Trap National Park

for the Performing Arts1551 Trap Road, Viennawww.nps.gov/wotr/The only national park dedicated to

presenting the performing arts.From May through September,multiple amphitheaters in the parkpresent musicals, dance, opera, jazz,and popular and country music. Explorethe park without the crowds from October- April. The Barns at Wolf Trap offer indoorentertainment through the winter months.

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pool. The park alsofeatures a deluxe miniaturegolf course, a nine-stationbatting cage, picnic shelters, anda special events pavilion.

CHCarlyle House Historic

Park121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park/703-549-2997The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753

by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride,Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member of one of themost prestigious families in colonial Virginia.Their home quickly became a center of socialand political life in Alexandria and gained afoothold in history when British GeneralBraddock made the mansion his headquarters in1755. On the National Register of HistoricPlaces, Carlyle House is architecturally unique inAlexandria as the only stone, 18th-centuryPalladian-style house. Daily tours of the house,programs for schoolchildren, special events,exhibits and lectures explore the life and timesof John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Alexandria.The site may be rented in the evenings forprivate functions and weddings.

FHFountainhead Regional Park

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/fountainhead/703-250-9124The observation deck of the Marina Building at

Fountainhead commands a spectacular view ofthe widest point of the Occoquan Reservoir.Summer activities include catfish tournaments,children’s fishing tournament, paddleboat toursand more.

HOHemlock Overlook Regional Park

13220 Yates Ford Road, Cliftonwww.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/800-877-0954; 571-281-3556;Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers a variety of

outdoor and environmental education. Programsat Hemlock Overlook are open to the public andgroups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse

trails maybe usedwithout priorarrangement.

MBGMeadowlark

Botanical Gardens9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court,

Viennawww.nvrpa.org/park/

meadowlark_botanical_gardens/703-255-3631This 95-acre complex of large

ornamental display gardens andunique native plant collections isopen year round and includewalking trails, lakes, more than 20varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, anextensive shade garden, native wildflowers,gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms andfoliage. The Atrium’s indoor tropical gardensetting is a popular meeting, reception, weddingand workshop location. Interpretive displaysaccompany a restored 18th-century cabin.

OROccoquan Regional Park

9751 Ox Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/703-690-2121This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and

a touch of the past with its historic brick kilnsand the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Parklands, trails and associated waters are part ofthe Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals.One hour Tour Boat Rides on the OccoquanRiver to Belmont Bay and back. OfferedSaturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12and under, under age 4 are free.

PBPohick Bay

Regional Park &Pirates Cove

Waterpark6501 Pohick Bay Drive,Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/www.piratescovepohick.com703-339-6102

Pohick Bay is located on thePotomac River, 25 miles south of the

nation’s capital. The boat launch facility isone of only three public access points to thePotomac River in northern Virginia. Pohick Bayoffers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jonboats for rent on the weekends, as well as familyand group camping, hiking, picnic areas and alarge play area for children. The park offers oneof the largest, outdoor freeform pools on theeast coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located onMason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragileland that shelters an abundance of wildlife,including the bald eagle. Pirates Cove Waterparkis located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitorscan cool off under the 300-gallon dumpingbucket, fire the water cannons and splash downthe waterslide or search for buried treasure atBuccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove

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Major Parks in the AreaParks

MN Mason Neck State Park

7301 High Point Rd. Lortonwww.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/

mas.shtml#703-339-2385 or 703-339-2380 (visitor center)[email protected] park’s visitor center was expanded in 2010 to

include a new exhibit room, gift shop andmeeting room. There are several exhibits in thecenter, and with a view of Belmont Bay. Visitorcenter staff can answer questions and provideinformation on park trails, facilities and localpoints of interest. Pond study, bird watching,canoe trips, nature walks and talks, and GPSadventures are just a few of the excitingprograms offered by park rangers.

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Bull Run Marina Regional Park &Atlantis Waterpark7700 Bull Run Drive, Centrevillewww.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/www.atlantisbullrun.com/703-631-0552Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and

family camping. Bull Run Public ShootingCenter open all year. Group Camping open dailyJan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf openApril through October. Hours vary. AtlantisWaterpark features pools, a giant dumpingbucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities forall ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Dayweekend through Labor Day, and is a member ofthe Northern Virginia Regional Park Authorityfamily of Waterparks. Neptune Reef snack barsells food, beverages and sweets.

CRCameron Run Regional Park/Great

Waves Waterpark4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandriawww.nvrpa.org/park/cameron_run/www.greatwaveswaterpark.com/703-960-0767Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of

recreation facilities in an urban area, includingGreat Waves Water Park. Catch a wave in thewave pool, twist and turn down four-story waterslides, take a plunge down speed slides, playwith friends in the shallow waters of the play

Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir-ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia StateParks and Fairfax County Park Authority. Mapcourtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. De-signed & compiled by Jean Card and LaurenceFoong. Photos by Renée Ruggles.

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also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunningand playing, as well as plenty of shade.Captain’s Galley snack bar features food,beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open fromMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

PBPohick Bay Golf Course

10301 Gunston Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course703-339-8585This scenic golf course is located on the Mason

Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practicefacility features a driving range with practiceputting and chipping greens, and lessons fromPGA pros. A full-service pro shop features anarray of name-brand golf clubs, equipment andapparel. Other services include club making,custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting andtournament coordinating.

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Nature Center2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook/703-528-5406On the Potomac Palisades in north Arlington,

Potomac Overlook offers 70 acres of peacefulwoodland, trails, educational gardens, a smallpicnic area and a Nature Center. The NatureCenter features brand new exhibits called the“Energerium,” offering visitors a fun andaccessible way to learn energy basics and waysthey can help create sustainable energysolutions. The Nature Center also houses liveanimals and natural history exhibits.

SRSandy Run Regional Park

10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/703-690-4392The park is open to the public for the purpose of

education, training, practice, and racing forcompetitive and recreational sculling androwing. Only shells and other boats authorizedby the Northern Virginia Regional ParkAuthority may be launched from the docks orshoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers afacility for team training and competition forOlympic, college, high school and club canoe,kayak and crew athletes.

UHUpton Hill Regional Park & Ocean

Dunes Waterpark6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlingtonwww.nvrpa.org/park/upton_hill/www.oceanduneswaterpark.com/703-534-3437 or [email protected] Hill Regional Park offers visitors a wooded

oasis in the heart of the most densely populatedarea of Northern Virginia. A large outdoorwater-park complex is a sparkling attraction in

this wooded, urban park, which straddles theboundary line between Arlington and Fairfaxcounties. The deluxe miniature golf courseboasts one of the longest mini golf holes in theworld; the batting cages include nine baseballand softball cages. The park is open every dayfor hiking, picnicking, playing on theplayground and enjoying the outdoors. Locatedwithin Upton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunesis loaded with fun features for adults andchildren.

Arts CenterLAC Workhouse Arts Center

9601 Ox Road, Lortonwww.lortonarts.org703-584-2900The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio

buildings, the main galleries and the recentlyopened Youth Arts Center. Visitors areencouraged to interact with artists. In additionto visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center ishome to performing arts, including theater, filminstitute, musical and dance performances. Theeducation department supports both the visualand performing arts, offering classes andworkshops in a variety of disciplines. Futureplans for the Workhouse include an eventcenter, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre,restaurants, apartments, music barn andgarden/horticultural area. Other buildings onsite, yet to be renovated, may provide for otheractivities such as a visitors center, a blacksmithshop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space.

Major FairfaxCounty ParksBLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationvolleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf,

trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing883.4 acres, multiple resource park

CJP Clemyjontri Park

6317 Georgetown Pike, McLeanfitness, picnic areas and playgrounds18.6 acres, special purpose park

ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

5040 Walney Road, Chantillybaseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit),

community center, nature center, amphitheater,trails

650 acres, multiple resource park

FPF Frying Pan Farm Park

2717 West Ox Road, Herndonhistoric structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails,

open areas, playground135.3 acres, multiple resource park

GSG Green Spring Gardens

4603 Green Spring Road, AlexandriaCommunity Center, historic structure, biking/hiking

trails, open areas, gardens30.9 acres, special purpose park

HPP Hidden Pond Park

8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfieldtennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/

nature trails, playground, fishing25.6 acres, community park

HMP Huntley Meadows Park

3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandrianature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/

nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk1444.8 acres, natural resource park

LAP Lake Accotink Park

7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfieldbasketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic448.1 acres, multiple resource park

LFP Lake Fairfax Park

1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Restonsoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater,

carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters479 acres, multiple resource park

FRA Lee District Park

6601 Telegraph Road, Franconiasoftball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball,

volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground,accessible playground

138 acres, district park

MDP Mason District Park

6621 Columbia Pike, Annandalesoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball

(lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park,amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness

121.2 acres, district park

NWP Nottoway Park

9537 Courthouse Road, Viennabaseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit),

tennis (lit), trails, picnic90.9 acres, district park

RBP Riverbend Park

8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Fallsnature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/

hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom411.2 acres, multiple resource park

SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve

7400 Georgetown Pike, McLeanhistoric structure, historic/hiking/nature trails,

fishing384.3 acres, natural resource park

SRD South Run District

7550 Reservation Drive, Springfieldbaseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming196 acres, district park

WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter

8100 Braddock Road, Annandalesoftball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park292.6 acres, multiple resource park

A pair of bald eagles were spotted from one of theMason Neck’s bird blinds. On Saturdays, manyprograms are offered at the park, including EagleWatch and Ranger at the Blind, offer an opportunityto get questions answered and look for eagles withan experienced pair of eyes. Park Naturalist NancyHouser points out a pair of eagles, off in the dis-tance, to Kyle R., visiting from North Dakota. Ac-cording to Houser, about 60 eagles are currentlymaking their home in the park.

The Ratcliffs, of Rockville, came out to enjoy a familybike ride. Cycling is a popular activity along the park-way.

On Sunday evenings, the community gathers in thepavilion, to enjoy a summer concert series, sponsoredby the Friends of Fort Hunt Park.

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Map Number Park NameAddress, CityProperty Class

1 Lorton9518 Richmond Highway, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

2 Springfield Forest6400 Kalmia Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

3 Franconia6432 Bowie Drive, SpringfieldCommunity Park

4 Lee High6501 Deepford Street, SpringfieldCommunity Park

5 Monticello Woods6444 Northanna Drive, SpringfieldCommunity Park

6 Trailside6000 Trailside Drive, SpringfieldCommunity Park

7 Loisdale7419 Loisdale Road, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

8 Lynbrook6005 Augusta Drive, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

9 Hooes Road7233 Hooes Road, SpringfieldCommunity Park

10 Springvale6508 Spring Road, SpringfieldCommunity Park

11 Lake Accotink7500 Accotink Park Road, SpringfieldMultiple Resource Park

12 Brookfield7417 Floyd Avenue, SpringfieldCommunity Park

13 Byron Avenue6500 Byron Avenue, SpringfieldCommunity Park

14 Hooes Road School Site7336 Hooes Road, Springfield

ParksA Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the

Springfield & Mount Vernon areas

Photos by Renee Ruggles

Featuring Lake Accotink Park

Community Park

15 Kings Park8717 Trafalgar Ct., SpringfieldCommunity Park

16 Flag Run7620 Elgar Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

17 Leewood7111 Woodland Drive, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

18 Deerlick6821 Braddock Road, SpringfieldCommunity Park

19 Edsall6845 Edsall Road, SpringfieldCommunity Park

20 North Springfield7025 Leesville Boulevard, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

21 Royal Ridge7417 Floyd Avenue, SpringfieldCommunity Park

22 Carrleigh Parkway8020 Carrleigh Prkwy, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

23 Cardinal Forest6121 Roxbury Avenue, SpringfieldCommunity Park

24 Hunter Village7700 Jansen Drive, SpringfieldCommunity Park

25 Hidden Pond8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield

Community Park26 West Springfield

6805 Caneel Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

27 West Springfield Village6910 Loudoun Lane, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

28 Rolling Forest7019 Flax Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

29 Cherry Run7001 Cottontail Court, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

Friends Andre R. (left)of Alexandria andBryant Garcia, of

Springfield, came outto ride the trails atLake Accotink. The493-acre park has

extensive trails thatare popular with cy-

clists and runners. Thepark has bicycles

available for rent.


30 South Run District7550 Reservation Drive, SpringfieldDistrict Park

31 Huntsman9150 Dorothy Lane, SpringfieldCommunity Park

32 Rolling Wood School Site7511 Chancellor Way, SpringfieldCommunity Park

33 Chapel Acres7900 Giles Street, SpringfieldNeighborhood Park

34 Saratoga8121 North Umberland Rd, Spring-

fieldCommunity Park

35 Loftridge5549 Janelle Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

36 Burgundy5516 Norton Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

37 Heritage Hill5744 Telegraph Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

38 Jefferson Manor2909 Farmington Drive, AlexandriaCommunity Park

39 Huntington2121 Fairfax Terrace, AlexandriaCommunity Park

40 Farrington Avenue2213 Farrington Avenue, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

41 Mt. Eagle5919 North Kings Highway, Alexan-

driaCommunity Park

42 South Kings Forest4505 Lantern Place, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

43 Stoneybrooke3900 Stoneybrooke Drive, AlexandriaCommunity Park

44 Groveton Heights3429 Clayborne Avenue, AlexandriaCommunity Park

45 Huntley Historic6918 Harrison Lane, AlexandriaNatural Resource Park

46 Lenclair6625 Lenclair Street, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

47 Bucknell Manor2223 Beacon Hill Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

48 Hybla Valley3431 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexan-

dria

Neighborhood Park49 Huntley Meadows

3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexan-dria

Natural Resource Park50 Hollin Meadows

7603 Elba Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

51 Martin Luther King Jr8115 Fordson Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

52 Stephen S. FosterIntermediate School Site

2500 Parkers Lane, AlexandriaCommunity Park

53 Belle Haven6036 Grove Drive, AlexandriaCommunity Park

54 Fort Willard Circle6625 Fort Willard Circle, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

55 Mount Vernon District2017 Belle View Boulevard, Alexan-

driaMultiple Resource Park

56 Westgrove6801 Fort Hunt Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

57 White Oaks7100 Devonshire Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

58 Gilbert S. McCutcheon7509 Fort Hunt Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

59 Hollin Hall School Site

1500 Shenandoah Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

60 Kirk2206 Collingwood Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

61 Williamsburg Manor2213 Collingwood Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

62 Collingwood8200 West Boulevard Drive, Alexan-

driaCommunity Park

63 Carl Sandburg School Site8428 Fort Hunt Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

64 Stratford Landing2301 Stirrup Lane, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

65 Fort Hunt8822 Linton Lane, AlexandriaCommunity Park

66 Muddy Hole Farm7941 Kidd Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

67 Mount Vernon Woods4014 Fielding Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

68 George Washington8426 Old Mount Vernon RoadSpecial Purpose Park

69 Walt Whitman School Site8333 Richmond Highway, AlexandriaCommunity Park

70 Mount Zephyr8601 Richmond Avenue, Alexandria

With the dam as his back drop, Vu Anh Le tries his hand at fishing on a summer evening.

Neighborhood Park71 Washington Mill

4341 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy,Alexandria

Community Park72 Grist Mill

4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy,Alexandria

District Park73 Vernon Heights

8225 Central Avenue, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

74 Bush Hill5417a Waycross Drive, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

75 Mark Twain5920 Larpin Lane, AlexandriaCommunity Park

76 Clermont School Site4100 Franconia Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

77 Franconia Forest6013 Bitternut Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

78 Ridgeview4111 Duvawn Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

79 Wilton Woods School Site3701 Franconia Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

80 Tara Village6417 Joyce Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

81 Virginia Hills School Site6520 Diana Lane, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

82 Manchester Lakes6775 Beulah Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

83 Greendale Golf Course6700 Telegraph Road, AlexandriaSpecial Purpose Park

84 Lee District6601 Telegraph Road, FranconiaDistrict Park

85 Dowden Terrace5616 Bradley Boulevard, AlexandriaCommunity Park

86 Glasgow3935 Arcadia Road, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

87 Parklawn6454 Lincolnia Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

88 Glen Hills6090 Larstan Drive, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park

89 Heywood Glen6210 Larstan Drive, Alexandria

Lake Accotink Park islocated in Springfield. The493-acre park includes a55-acre lake, wooded trails,and wetlands.

The park at Lake Accotink has much to offer. Visitors canride a carousel, visit the snack bar, play a round of minia-ture golf, and take a ride on the lake in a paddle boat.

Neighborhood Park90 Pinecrest Golf Course

6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexan-dria

Special Purpose Park91 Green Spring Gardens

4603 Green Spring Road, AlexandriaSpecial Purpose Park

92 Bren Mar6324 Edsall Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

93 Backlick Run5590 First Statesman Lane, Alexan-

driaCommunity Park

94 Beulah7119 Beulah Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

95 Amberleigh7516 Beulah Street, AlexandriaCommunity Park

96 Hayfield7611 Hayfield Road, AlexandriaCommunity Park

97 Wickford7331a Wickford Drive, AlexandriaNeighborhood Park


EdisonHighlights: Girls’ basketball team won third

straight region championship.

School: Thomas A. Edison High School.Mascot: Eagles.School Colors: Red, white and navy blue.Athletic Director: Berk Stoy, 703-924-8090.Football Coach: Rodney Boyle (first

season).The Eagles finished the 2014 season with a 3-8

record, including a 5A North region playoffloss to Tuscarora.

Field Hockey Coach: Ginger White.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Terry Henderson.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Dianne Lewis.Baseball Coach: Adam Wells.Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Jason Jeffries.Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Samantha

Shterengarts

What happened last year: The girls’basketball team won its third straight regionchampionship, second at the 5A level. Theboys’ basketball team finished Conference 13runner-up and reached the regionquarterfinals. The girls’ lacrosse team went 10-5 and finished conference runner-up.

Quotable: “He found a crease and theycouldn’t catch him. Do I think it deflated[Mount Vernon]? I really do. They had a re-ally long drive — they drove right on down,they scored, we got the ball, we scored in oneplay and it was over.” — Then-Edison footballcoach Scott Woodlief about Moses Kamara’s70-yard touchdown run during a 26-6 victoryover Mount Vernon in 2014.

Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection

Edison running back Moses Kamararushed for 166 yards and two touch-downs during a victory against MountVernon in 2014.

Sports

West SpringfieldHighlights: Girls’ basketball won fifth conference/

district title in six years.

School: West Springfield High SchoolMascot: Spartans.School Colors: Blue and orange.Athletic Director: Andy Muir, 703-913-3861.Football Coach: Jason Eldredge (third season).

Lee High SchoolHighlights: Softball, boys’, girls’ basketball teams

made regionals.

School: Robert E. Lee High School.Mascot: Lancers.School Colors: Blue and gold.Athletic Director: Lori Barb, 703-924-8352.Football Coach: Eric Pilson (first year).The Lancers dropped five of their final six games

and finished 2-8 in 2014.

Field Hockey Coach: Lindsey Conrad.Volleyball Coach: Adam Greenberg.Boys’ Basketball Coach: David IveyGirls’ Basketball Coach: Amy Lee.Baseball Coach: Matthew MacDonaldSoftball Coach: Suzy Willemssen.

What happened last year: The softball teamfinished 16-6 and qualified for regionals. The boys’and girls’ basketball teams reached the regionquarterfinals.

The Spartans finished 9-3, won a share of theConference 7 championship and reached theregion quarterfinals.

Cross Country Coach: Chris Pellegrini.Field Hockey Coach: Tina Nham.Volleyball Coach: Stephanie Noriega.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Bill Gibson.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Durmia Marshall.Baseball Coach: Jason Olms.


Then-Lee senior Jonathan Walters gained 201 yards of total offense andscored four touchdowns during a 40-38 loss to T.C. Williams in 2014.

Getting to Know Area High School Sports

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

The West Springfield girls’ basketball program in 2015 won its fifthconference/district championship in the last six years.

What happened last year: The girls’ basket-ball team won the Conference 7 championship andreached the region semifinals. The boys’ basketballand boys’ lacrosse teams qualified for regionals.The girls’ cross country team placed sixth at theregional meet, earning a state berth.

Notable: The girls’ basketball program has wonat least 21 games in seven consecutive seasons.During that stretch, the Spartans have a record of171-25 with five Conference 7/Patriot Districtchampionships, one AAA Northern Region title andfour trips to the state tournament.

Quotable: “They know [regionals is] next. Yougo undefeated in district, you feel a little goodabout that and you feel we should win [the con-ference tournament], no two ways about it. If wego out and play like we can play, we’re going towin, but you’ve still got to go out and do it andthat’s what they did.” — West Springfield girls’basketball coach Bill Gibson about the Spartans’less-than-ecstatic response to winning the confer-ence title.


Then-freshman pitcher Avery Neuhart helped the Hayfield softball teamupset Lake Braddock in the opening round of the 6A North region tour-nament.

HayfieldHighlights: Boys’ basketball team won Conference

6 title.

School: Hayfield Secondary School.Mascot: Hawks.School Colors: Orange and white.Athletic Director: E.W. Nowland, 703-924-7472.Football Coach: Eric Henderson (second season).The Hawks went 7-4 in 2014, including a first-

round playoff loss to Chantilly.

Volleyball Coach: Bradley Lacey.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Carlos Poindexter.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Rudy Coffield.Baseball Coach: Michael Shore.

Softball Coach: Ron Giovannucci.

What happened last year: The boys’ basket-ball team won the Conference 6 championship and

reached the region quarterfinals. Then-junior gym-nast Molly Overstreet won conference and regionbars championships. The softball team finished 18-7, including an upset win over Conference 7champion Lake Braddock in the opening round ofregionals, and reached the region semifinals.

Quotable: “It’s a huge win for us because be-ing a No. 4 seed, not too many people expected usto be here and [nobody] expected us to beat whateverybody was telling us was the best pitcher in theregion. It’s huge for us. These kids are ball players.All of them are serious ball players. Usually … wehave maybe four, five kids who are serious, thenwe’ve got another four who are fringe players, butI’ve got nine players here that can play ball.” —Hayfield softball coach Ron Giovannucci after theHawks upset Lake Braddock in the opening roundof regionals.



In Northern Virginia, the Virginia De-partment of Transportation (VDOT)is working to keep up with growth inthe area with transportation projects

at both ends of the spectrum. Whether it’sa new highway overpass, intersection im-provement, or high occupancy toll lanes, thegoal at VDOT is to keep the traffic moving.

On the Capital Beltway (I-495), the 495Express Lanes opened in 2012 to give mo-torists an option when traveling throughthis busy corridor. Two additional laneswere constructed on the beltway in eachdirection between the Springfield Inter-change (where I-95, I-495 and I-395 meetsouth of Washington) and a point on thebeltway just north of the Dulles Toll Road.These lanes are free to vehicles with threeor more occupants, while vehicles with oneor two occupants will be able to use thelanes by paying a toll electronically. Theexpress lanes use dynamic pricing to man-age the flow of traffic and keep motoristsmoving, and roadside equipment monitorstraffic, adjusting toll prices periodically tomaintain free-flowing travel. As traffic in-creases, the toll price goes up to managedemand.

IN DECEMBER 2014, VDOT opened a29-mile stretch of express lanes on I-95/395between a point just north of Edsall Roadin Alexandria, to Garrisonville Road (Route610) in the south. These express lanes arereversible: on weekday mornings, the laneshead north to cater to commuters headingto busy employment centers like Tysons

Corner and Washington, D.C.; and in theafternoons, the lanes head south. Again,vehicles with three occupants can use the95 Express Lanes for free, while cars withone or two occupants can choose to use thelanes by paying a toll, which varies depend-ing on the number of cars in the lanes atthat time. All vehicles using the 495 or 95Express Lanes need an E-ZPass, or an E-ZPass Flex, which has a switch to engagethe toll-free option when there are three ormore occupants. Another highway construc-tion project is underway at Seminary Roadand I-395 in Alexandria. There VDOT isbuilding a multi-faceted project that includea new 0.8-mile auxiliary lane on I-395 North

between Duke Street and Seminary Road,as well as a new ramp from the HOV lanesto the Seminary Road bridge overpass, anda new pedestrian bridge over I-395. Theseprojects are intended to improve the flowof traffic associated with the Mark Center,a federal government building located inthat area. The auxiliary lane opened in Feb-ruary with the HOV ramp and the stand-alone pedestrian bridge scheduled to openlater this fall.

Other recently opened “Megaprojects”include the Fairfax County Parkway Exten-sion, linking Springfield to Richmond High-way in southern Fairfax County; the fourthlane widening project, which added an ex-

tra lane on I-95 North and South betweenSpringfield and Occoquan; the TelegraphRoad interchange on the Capital Beltwayin Alexandria; and the 495 Shoulder Laneproject on the inner loop of I-495 betweenthe 495 Express Lanes’ northern endpointand the George Washington Memorial High-way. Similar to the shoulder lane on I-66,this shoulder lane is open during the morn-ing and evening rush hours, with a red “X”or green arrow signaling its availability fortravel. In Arlington, just west of I-395,VDOT is putting finishing touches this sum-mer on a new bridge carrying WashingtonBoulevard over Columbia Pike. This newbridge replaces a 1940’s-era bridge, andincludes bike and pedestrian access alongColumbia Pike plus room for a future street-car if needed. The bridge was renamed theFreedmans Bridge after the historical“Freedmans Village,” a community the Fed-eral government established in 1863 fornewly freed slaves, that once occupied thisarea of Arlington.

VDOT officials are now looking to trans-form Northern Virginia’s Interstate 66 intoa multi-modal corridor that moves trafficand people quicker and in a more reliableway.The project, known as Transform 66,is a multi-modal proposal that will to in-corporate transit, carpooling and expresslanes. The project is divided into a 25-milestretch between Haymarket and the Capi-tal Beltway, and a separate project insidethe beltway with a toll option for travelthrough Falls Church and Arlington.

Mega Road Projects in Northern Virginia Keep Traffic Moving

In the overnight hours, crews pour the deck for the Seminary Roadbridge over I-395.

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What is it? The Virginia Railway Ex-press, or the VRE, is a regional and com-muter rail service. It is the commutertrain in Virginia that is not the Metro.

Where does it go? There are twolines that start in Virginia,Fredericksburg and Manassas lines. Bothlines terminate at Union Station in Wash-ington, D.C.

How do I get to where I need togo? Look at the system map to find outwhat station is most convenient for youand where you want to travel. Here isthe link to the station map, http://www.vre.org/service/systmmp.htm.

Stations on the Manassas Line areBroad Run/Airport, Manassas, ManassasPark, Rolling Road, Backlick Road, Al-exandria, Crystal City, L’Enfant, Washing-ton Union Station.

Stations on the Fredericksburg Lineare Fredericksburg, Leeland, Quantico,Rippon, Woodbridge, Lorton, Franconia-Springfield, Alexandria, Crystal City,L’Enfant, Washington Union Station.

VRE stations often connect toMetrorail or Metrobus, so if your desti-nation is not close to a VRE station stop,you can hop on the Metro or the bus toget closer to where you want to go.

What does it cost?: Take note of

your zones. The zone that your station startsin is the originating station and the stationyou will arrive at is your destination sta-tion. This zone pairing will determine yourfare.

Fare information can be found at http://www.vre.org/service/fares.htm.

How do I pay? There are seven typesof ticket and passes, ranging from a single-ride ticket to a monthly pass. Find out athttp://vre.org/service/buyval.htm.

Get your ticket before getting on the train.There are no ticket sales on board. Remem-ber to validate your ticket before boardingthe train.

Where can I buy tickets? You can buytickets on your phone by downloading theVRE Mobile app.

You can buy tickets fromcommuterdirect.com.

You can also buy tickets from selectedsales outlets near the stations, http://vre.org/service/vendor.htm.

There are also vending machines at sta-tions which only take credit cards.

Lastly, check with your employer, to seeif they can help you get tickets.

Who uses the VRE?: Commuters wholive in areas not covered by Metrorail andneed to get into the Washington Metropoli-tan area, people who need to connect with

VRE 101 for Newcomers

The Virginia Railway Express, or the VRE, is a regional and commuterrail service. It is the commuter train in Virginia that is not the Metro.

other regional or city rail service and peoplewho want to avoid road traffic are typicalusers of the VRE.

Other costs: If you are driving to andparking your vehicle at a VRE station, park-ing fees vary at each location. Check eachstation to find the cost of parking, http://www.vre.org/service/staloc.htm.

Some statistics:Average daily ridership is 19,300. For

more information, go to http://www.vre.org/about/company/perfor-mance-measures.pdf.

The the local subsidy for VRE is$16,428,800. For more details check outh t t p : / / w w w. v r e . o r g / a b o u t /Financial_statements/.

Check out VRE’s New Rider Informa-tion page at http://www.vre.org/ser-vice/newrider.htm


Dear Neighbors,

703-978-5660

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Dr.Erika Anderson, who joined our practice as an associate earlierthis year. Dr. Anderson is a double graduate of CreightonUniversity, earning her B.S. in Biology from the College of Artsand Sciences and her D.D.S. from the Creighton School ofDentistry. Although originally from North Dakota, Dr.Anderson fell in love with Northern Virginia after multipleeducational experiences here during her college years, and shehas practiced in the area for the past five years. Dr. Anderson is a member of the Academy of GeneralDentistry, the American Dental Association, the Virginia DentalAssociation, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society.Dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest dental innova-tions, Dr. Anderson has completed over 200 hours of continuing

education, including programs at the Dawson Academy and theKois Center. At our practice she will be a participating dentist forboth Delta Dental and United Concordia. Most importantly, Dr. Anderson embraces our core dedicationto providing top-quality, innovative general and cosmetic dentalservices with a caring and personal touch. Whether you need asimple restoration, preventative care or the latest cosmetic proce-dure, our patient-friendly team will help you love your smile! So please join us in welcoming Dr. Anderson to our practice.We are thrilled to have her and are confident that she has abright future. And as always, thank you for the many referrals ofyour family and friends, and for your continued support.

With warm regards,Drs. James L. Gyuricza and Melanie W. Hartman

Dr. James L. Gyuricza Dr. Melanie Wilson Hartman

Burke Professional Center, 5212-B Lyngate Ct., Burke, VA 22015 • www.northernvirginiasmiles.com

Selected as one of the “Best Dentists in the Metropolitan Area” byWashingtonian Magazine & “Top Dentist” by Northern Virginia Magazine

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