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By Supervisor Catherine M.

Hudgins

(D-Hunter Mill District)

Welcome to Fairfax Countyand to Hunter Mill District.To help orientate you, it isuseful to remember much

of life in Hunter Mill is shared with thegreater community of Fairfax. I am glad youhave chosen our area to be your home. It isa wonderful, vibrant, diverse place that issafe, family friendly, convenient, and loadedwith fun things to do whether it be shop-ping in Reston Town Center or engaging invarious outdoor activities in one of our re-nowned parks. Throughout the county andthe district, we enjoy parks and trails, a firstclass education system, and excellent librar-ies.

Wondering about the best things aboutliving here? Let’s do quick scan of severalenticing Hunter Mill services, projects andprograms.

Parks in the Hunter Mill District areamong of the jewels of the Fairfax CountyPark Authority.

Lake Fairfax Park is a destination locationproviding 476 acres of parkland. You’ll finda wide range of family-friendly activitiesand the necessary facilities to make yourvisit to Lake Fairfax a memorable multi-dayexperience. Visitors can enjoy the WaterMine family water park, family and groupcampgrounds, a skate park, a pump track,several hiking and mountain biking trails,and athletic fields. Lake Fairfax is also hometo a wide variety of classes, camps, and spe-cial events, including a PirateFest.

Frying Pan Farm Park preserves and in-terprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Onthis working farm, you can visit the farmanimals, take a wagon ride or hike throughthe fields and woods, explore the historicMeeting House and cemetery, watch thejumpers in equestrian facilities, and satisfyyour sweet tooth with penny candy fromthe Country Store. In the summer, bringyour blanket to enjoy the Hunter Mill Melo-dies free concert series with performancesfor the kids on Wednesday mornings andfamily-friendly Thursday night concerts.

One of the most innovative projects un-derway is the new upper school for McNairElementary School. With the tremendousneed of new facilities for the growing num-ber of students, Fairfax County PublicSchools is planning a new, more verticalbuilding for upper grades to accompany thecurrent McNair Elementary School. And,even more exciting, the new facility willincorporate space for County agencies thatprovide needed services to the students andfamilies in the area. This community-schoolconcept co-locates human services in theone place where most families are – theirlocal school. In addition, the communitybenefits from the use of space for pre-kin-dergarten enrichment, sports, meetingspace for scouts, community organizations,and special events.

Given the highly diverse population ofHunter Mill, the 2018 resuming of the sis-

terhood partnership withNeyri, Kenya was gladly re-ceived. A delegation fromKenya arrived in Reston earlyJune. They toured RestonTown Center and thoroughlyenjoyed the view, the peopleand the food. They were cap-tivated by Fairfax County andanxious to learn as much aspossible. County staff con-ferred with them on an arrayof issues ranging from Health,Human Services, Planning andZoning.

This collaboration will be ofmutual benefit to Reston andNyeri. In addition to sharingideas and best practices, bothlocalities support the exposureto traditional art and culturalcustoms as well.

SPEAKING OF TRADI-TION, small town charmthrives in the Towns of Viennaand Herndon. The W&ODTrail runs through the heart ofVienna, connecting ChurchStreet’s historic shops andsites, the Town Green plaza,the newly renovated Commu-nity Center, and services at theTown Hall and Police Depart-ment. Vienna loves to cel-ebrate with the VivaVienna!Festival, the annual HalloweenParade, 4th of July celebrations,Oktoberfest, Taste of Vienna, and more.Stop by Waters Field for a chili dog and takein the action at the best baseball facility inthe area.

With Public Library branches in Vienna,Reston, Tysons, and Herndon you will en-

joy a plethora of programs, performances,clubs, and events for infants through se-niors.

Regarding the Reston Concept and Goalsfor the New Town, I am happy to reportthat we are moving towards the fulfillmentof Bob Simon’s dream for the community.

We have several projects coming online thatembody his goals advancing his desire forfinancial success of the New Town. Privateenterprise was always foreseen as a majorforce in the creation of Reston.º The antici-pated development, commercial, cultural,and recreational facilities will make it pos-sible to live, walk to work, and play in aplace called Reston.º

Moreover, Hunter Mill is a beautiful areathat is easily accessible and manageable.Take transportation, for instance - TheHunter Mill District’s streets are laid out inan easy to navigate grid that is accommo-dating for both novice and experienced driv-ers. The streets are lined with beautifullandscaping and greenery that make yourdrive more enjoyable as you travel throughthe area.

If traffic concerns you, please know thatnumerous projects are underway designedto reduce congestion and create new acces-sible routes to your destination, one of thembeing The Soapstone Connector. When com-pleted, the Soapstone Connector will pro-vide a direct connection between SunsetHills Road and Sunrise Valley Drive, overthe Dulles Toll Road. Also in process is the

replacing of the one lanebridge that carries Hunter MillRoad over Colvin Run. Thenew bridge will have two lanesand four-foot-wide shoulders,reducing congestion and im-proving operations and safety.

The combination of ouremergencyºservices, environ-mental protection, economicgrowth and developmentstrategies coupled with con-sumer protection ensures aproductive, secure, andfriendly community.ºWith somuch happening, how can youkeep abreast of current newsand developments?

MY OFFICE strives to helpwith a variety of tools. Sub-scribe to my monthly electronicnewsletter, Hunter Mill High-lights, and news updates fol-lowing the Board of Supervi-sors’ meetings and specialalerts. Just call 703-478-0282or e-mail [email protected]. Delve into alocal topic by watching “Con-necting with SupervisorHudgins,” my monthly cableshow on the County’s Channel16. If you prefer a more per-sonal touch, stop by on one ofthe First Wednesday events tomeet with me one-on-one todiscuss your topic. And, for a

one-stop-shop for Hunter Mill facilities,events, land use cases, transportation andmore, check out the Hunter Mill Districtwebsite –www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill.

It is an honor to serve you as your CountySupervisor and I look forward to getting toknow you.

So Much to Do in Hunter Mill District

Before winning the Major League Baseball 2018 Home Run Derby laterthe same day, Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals took time toopen the newly renovated baseball fields at the Bryce Harper All-StarComplex at Fred Crabtree Park. A partnership with Major League Base-ball, the Park Authority, and Reston Little League culminated with theopening of two upgraded baseball fields complete with new dugouts,batting cages, and lights for community use.

Before winning the Major League Baseball 2018 HomeRun Derby later the same day, Bryce Harper of theWashington Nationals took time to open the newlyrenovated baseball fields at the Bryce Harper All-StarComplex at Fred Crabtree Park. Supervisor Catherine M.Hudgins, center, Harper, right. The partnership culmi-nated with the opening of two upgraded baseball fieldscomplete with new dugouts, batting cages, and lights forcommunity use.

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide islooking to expand its team ofvolunteers for the upcoming taxseason. Tax-Aide, now in its 51styear, offers free in-personpreparation and assistance to anyone,especially those 50 and older, whocan’t afford a tax preparation service.Volunteers make a difference in theircommunities by assisting many older,lower-income taxpayers, and theirfamilies, who might otherwise missout on the tax credits and deductionsthey’ve earned. To learn aboutvolunteer opportunities, visitaarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

Assistance League of NorthernVirginia, a volunteer nonprofit,invites community members to jointhe organization to participate in itsReading Express program. Volunteersprovide one-on-one tutoring to firstgrade students during the schoolyear. To learn more contact VPMembership Mary Gronlund [email protected] or ProgramCoordinator Lynn Barron [email protected].

STEM Professionals Needed. Helpassist K-12 STEM teachers as part ofthe American Association for theAdvancement of Science’s STEMVolunteer Program,stemvolunteers.org. Contact Don Reaat 571-551- 2488, [email protected].

Volunteer Adult Mentors Needed.Help assist the Department of FamilyServices’ BeFriendA-Child mentoringprogram. The mentors provideopportunities for companionship,guidance and support to children

who have been abused andneglected, or who are at risk of abuseand neglect. Contact Ibrahim Khalilat [email protected] 703-324-4547.

Herndon High School Libraryneeds volunteers. Training availableto help with re-shelving books,pulling books for teacher use, helpingto check passes, or other specialprojects. To learn more, [email protected].

RSVP, a volunteer network for seniorsseeking service opportunities in andaround Fairfax County, ArlingtonCounty and the City of Alexandria,offers a wide array of opportunitiesfor volunteers 55 and older. RSVPvolunteers enjoy flexible schedules,free accident and liability insurancewhile serving, optional mileage andmeal reimbursement and are invitedto volunteer group projects and socialgatherings. To sign up for anupcoming orientation, email CarlyHubicki [email protected] or callRSVP at 703-403- 5360. To learnmore about RSVP, visitwww.rsvpnova.org.

Master Gardener Training. TheFairfax County Master GardenerAssociation offers plant clinics, hometurf training or speakers forhomeowner’s meetings. Fees vary.Visit fairfaxgardening.org or call MGHelp Desk at 703-324-8556 for more.

The Herndon Adult Day HealthCare Center needs volunteers toassist with fitness activities, arts andcrafts, mealtime, entertainment andmuch more. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand click on Volunteer Solutions.



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First, be sure you are registered.Oct. 15 is the deadline to register,and to check your registration.Many voters across the country

have discovered that they have been unex-pectedly dropped from the voter rolls, sobe sure to check at elections.virginia.gov

Absentee Voting in Person BeginsSept. 21

Voting early if you qualify is a goodchoice.

There are 20 valid reasons to vote absen-tee in Virginia, including working and com-muting to and from home for 11 or morehours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Elec-tion Day. Check the Virginia Department ofElections list to see if you are eligible:https://www.elections.virginia.gov/cast-ing-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.htmll

There are two ways to vote absentee, in-person and by mail. To do either, you shouldfirst check your voter registration status tomake sure it is up-to-date.

If you vote absentee in-person you willfill out the application when you arrive atthe in-person absentee location.

Locations, Dates and HoursScheduled to begin Friday, Sept. 21,

through Saturday, Nov. 3 at the governmentcenter, and Oct. 13-Nov. 3 at the satellitelocations.

Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway, Con-ference Room 2/3, Fairfax, VA, 22035

Sept. 21-Oct. 12Closed Monday, Oct. 8, Columbus DayMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday,

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Oct. 15-Nov. 3Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All Satellite Locations:Oct. 13 - Nov. 3Weekdays: Monday thru Friday, 3 p.m. -

7 p.m.Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sundays: Closed❖ Franconia Governmental Center, 6121

Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310❖ Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond High-

way, Lorton, VA 22079❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Co-

lumbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003❖ McLean Governmental Center, 1437

Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101

❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center,2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

❖ North County Governmental Center,1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA20190

❖ Providence Community Center, 3001Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031

❖ Sully Governmental Center, 4900Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151

❖ West Springfield Governmental Center,6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152

Absentee Voting By MailTo track the status of your absentee bal-

lot application and ballot, you can view yourVirginia Voter Record, https://v o t e . e l e c t i o n s . v i r g i n i a . g o v /VoterInformation

The deadline to apply for an absenteeballot online, by mail, by fax, or by email is7 days prior to Election Day by 5 pm.

You can apply for your absentee ballotonline, https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Or print, complete, and sign the absen-tee ballot application (PDF), https://www.elections.virginia.gov/Files/Forms/V o t e r F o r m s / V i r g i n i aAbsenteeBallotApplication.pdf

Absentee ballot applications are alsoavailable for in-person visits at county gov-ernmental centers as well as Fairfax Countylibrary branches. Send in the completedapplication: Scan then email the applica-tion to [email protected] ormail the application to the Office of Elec-tions at Box 10161, Fairfax, VA 22038 orFax the application to the Office of Electionsat 703-324-3725. Once your completedapplication is received and accepted, your

absentee ballot will be sent to you in threebusiness days. If you have questions aboutyour ballot, call the Office of Elections at703-222-0776 (TTY 711).

Absentee ballots must be returned to theOffice of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day,Nov. 6, 2018 in order to be counted,

Virginia Voter IDAcceptable forms of valid identification:

Virginia driver’s license, Virginia DMV-is-sued photo ID, United States passport, Em-ployer-issued photo ID, Student photo IDissued by a school, college, or universitylocated in Virginia, Other U.S. or Virginiagovernment-issued photo ID, Tribal enroll-ment or other tribal photo ID, Virginia VoterPhoto ID card

Need a Photo ID?If you don’t have an ID, go to your voter

registration office to get a free Voter PhotoID, even on Election Day. You will be re-quired to complete an photo ID application,have your photo taken and to sign a digitalsignature pad.

Forgot photo ID on Election Day?If you get to your polling place without

acceptable photo ID, you can vote a provi-sional ballot. You will be given instructionson what to do so your vote can count.

A voter will have until noon on the Fri-day following the election to deliver a copyof the identification to the local electoralboard or to appear in person to apply for aVirginia Voter Photo ID Card. Voters maysubmit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in-person, or through the mail or commercialdelivery service. The copy of the ID mustbe delivered to the electoral board by noonon Friday, or the provisional ballot cannotbe counted.

Also by noon on Friday following the elec-tion, the voter may appear in-person in theoffice of the general registrar, in the local-ity in which the provisional ballot was cast,and apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card.At the completion of the application pro-cess, the voter may request a TemporaryIdentification Document. This documentcan be provided to the electoral board forthe identification requirement.

Upcoming Events to Register andGet Voter ID

The Office of Elections is open daily dur-ing normal business hours to provide resi-dents the opportunity to register to vote or

obtain a free voter photo ID if needed. 703-222-0776, 12000 Government Center Park-way Suite 323, Fairfax, VA 22035

The following special events will also pro-vide opportunity to register to vote and/orget your photo Virginia Voter card.

❖ Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 SherwoodHall Lane, Alexandria, 22306

❖ Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., TheWoodlands Retirement Community, 4320Forest Hill Ct, Fairfax, 22030

❖ Monday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Heatherwood Retirement Community. 9642Burke Lake Road, Burke, 22015

❖ Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Greenspring Retirement Community, 7410Spring Village Drive, Springfield, 22150

❖ Tuesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Burke Health and Rehab Center, 9640 BurkeLake Road, Burke, 22015

❖ Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace St #1,Herndon, 20170

❖ Thursday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Lewinsville Retirement Residence, 1515Great Falls Street, McLean 22101

❖ Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 SherwoodHall Lane Alexandria, 22306

❖ Tuesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Re-tirement Community, 1739 Kirby Road,McLean, 22101

UNITED STATES SENATECorey A. Stewart (R)Timothy M. Kaine (D)Matt J. Waters (L)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDistrict 8Thomas S. Oh (R)Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D)

District 10Barbara J. Comstock (R)Jennifer T. Wexton (D)

District 11Jeff A. Dove Jr. (R)Gerald Edward Connolly (D)Stevan M. Porter (L)

Herndon, Mayor and Town CouncilIf you live inside the Town of Herndon, local

elections for mayor and Town Council are now ifNovember. These are nonpartisan positions.

http://www.herndon-va.gov/government/mayor-town-council/town-elections

MayorLisa C. Merkel, unopposed

Town Council, vote for six, * means incumbentJennifer K. Baker *Grace Wolf Cunningham *Cesar A. Del AguilaPradip DhakalSigne V. Friedrichs *W. J. “Sean” Kenis Jr.William “Bill” J. McKenna *Sheila A. Olem *Joseph T. “Joe” PlummerRoland Taylor

TWO VIRGINIA CONSTITUTIONALAMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTIONS

State Ballot Question OneQuestion: Should a county, city, or town be

authorized to provide a partial tax exemption forreal property that is subject to recurrent flooding,if flooding resiliency improvements have beenmade on the property?

Present LawGenerally, the Constitution of Virginia provides

that all property shall be taxed. The Constitution

Every year is election year in Virginia; mechanicsand details of voting require attention to detail.How To Vote

Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018; earlyvoting starts Sept. 21.

Election Day,Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018

On Election Day, polls are open from 6 a.m.-7p.m., Nov. 6.

To determine whether eligible and registeredto vote in this election, visit the VirginiaDepartment of Elections website atelections.virginia.gov/ or call Fairfax Electionsoffice at 703-222-0776.

To vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, 6 a.m.-7p.m. (General Election)

❖ Register/update address by: Monday, Oct.15.

❖ Request absentee ballot by mail by: 5 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 30.

❖ Vote early, in-person absentee, by appearingin person by 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3

For more information on voting in FairfaxCounty:

Fairfax County Office of Elections12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323Fairfax, VA, 22035Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY 711Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725Email: [email protected] Officer Info: 703-324-4735, TTY 711For 24-hour recorded information call 703-

324-4700

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Favorites: “The trails, greeneryand the number of small busi-nesses. I’m glad I’m here.”

Concerns: “The price of hous-ing.”

Event Notices: “The RestonAssociation newsletter and book-let and listings at the Reston Com-munity Center Hunters Woods.”

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By Ha Brock and Jackie Reed

Can you imagine what Reston would belike if no one volunteered? Think abouta community without all the volunteer-based clubs, businesses, groups, organi-

zations, non-profits, events, committees, etc . . . For-tunately, for us, Reston has a history of volunteerismthat is still going strong. That’s what makes Restongreat!

Volunteer Reston is a network of community mem-bers who come together to complete various projectsto improve our surroundings and bring the Restoncommunity together. Housed under the Reston As-sociation, Volunteer Reston hosts efforts in hopes forbringing the Reston community closer

Our mission is to enhance Reston Association’sservices and programs by matching the varied tal-ents of individuals and groups of all ages, interestsand skills to a variety of engaging projects and en-deavors.

Why Volunteer?Volunteers play a critical role in helping Reston

grow. Whether you are hoping to meet new people,spend time with friends, learn new skills, make apositive impact in your community or completeschool service hours, Volunteer Reston has somethingfor everyone. Regardless of the motive, Reston Asso-ciation volunteers all have one thing in common –they are all helping to make Reston a better place tolive, work and play.

RA volunteers have a variety of ages, skill levelsand personalities. Volunteers include senior citizens,corporate teams, faith-based groups, families, col-lege students, retirees, scouts and youth.

There are several ways to get involved. Someevents happen frequently, whereas others happen onan annual or even one-time basis. Our recreational,environmental and administrative projects enablevolunteers to meet other locals and learn more aboutReston’s growing community.

Reston is often praised for its trails, lakes and land-scape. To preserve Reston’s natural beauty, regularmaintenance is essential. Consider supporting habi-tat restoration, watershed cleanups and other work-day projects by signing up for an upcoming opportu-nity.

Opportunities include Habitat Heroes, streammonitoring, watershed cleanups, Walker Nature Cen-ter assistance and other workdays.

To get involved, complete a one-time VolunteerApplication found online at www.reston.org, and con-tact Ha Brock, Volunteer Reston Manager, [email protected] with your interest.

Environmental WorkOut of all the volunteer opportunities Volunteer

Reston offers, environmental work is the most labo-rious. However, this makes it one of the most mean-ingful and investing.

Work may include removing weeds, identifyinginvasive vegetation, planting seedlings, clearingtrails, collecting trash and handling tools. Suppliesare provided and are often used. With training, vol-unteers might be tasked with using wheelbarrows,brooms, trowels, shovels, rakes, pruning shears, gar-dening tools, hand picks, pitchforks, weed wrenchesand hand saws.

Get Involved with Volunteer Reston

Reston has ahistory ofvolunteerismthat is stillgoing strong.

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Reston Asso-ciation volun-teers all haveone thing incommon – theyare all helpingto makeReston a betterplace to live,work and play.


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Workdays range from two to eighthours on any given day. Trainingis provided onsite by RA staff. Sup-plies, food and water are alsoavailable.

Join theCommunity

Reston Association frequentlyhosts community events through-out the year. These events allowReston locals to meet, network,share stories and work togetherwith camaraderie and steward-ship.

Events include the MulticulturalFestival, Halloween House & Trick-or-Treat Trail, Community Eventsand Spring Festival.

To learn more about upcomingopportunities, complete a one-time Volunteer Application foundonline at www.reston.org, andcontact Ha Brock, VolunteerReston Manager, [email protected] with your in-terest.

CorporateService Projects

Volunteer Reston offers exper-tise in community service to cor-porations by creating customized

projects that complement teambuilding, leadership developmentand philanthropy initiatives. Phi-lanthropy comes in various ways:from event sponsorship, monetarydonation, in-kind contributionsand employee volunteerism. Op-portunities for support are numer-ous and we would be delighted toconnect with corporations to cus-tomize an opportunity beneficialto your philanthropic goals. Wemake it easy for your company tovolunteer by managing the processfrom A-Z.

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Volunteer Fairfax engages thou-sands of volunteers of all ages an-nually and supports more than600 member nonprofits and agen-cies striving to make Northern Vir-ginia a better place for all.

Volunteer Fairfax’s offerings in-clude Volunteers For Change, aprogram that makes volunteeringaccessible and fun for busy adults;Alternative Community Service, aprogram that places a range ofcourt-ordered clients in commu-nity service positions and RSVPNorthern Virginia, a programsponsored by Volunteer Fairfax inpartnership with Volunteer Arling-ton and Volunteer Alexandria, thatmatches those 55 and better withmeaningful and fun volunteer op-portunities.

Volunteer Fairfax also offers anarray of training programs thathelp nonprofits and volunteergroups run more efficiently. Forcorporations looking to engagetheir employees in the commu-nity, Volunteer Fairfax’s

BusinessLink program offers cus-tomized employee volunteer en-gagement at sites in Northern Vir-ginia and throughout the DCMetro Area.

Volunteer Fairfax also runs threesignature programs to promoteand recognize community involve-ment. They include VolunteerFestpresented by AT&T, powered byVolunteer Fairfax, Saturday, Oct.27, a regional day of volunteerismfeaturing project sites across theregion; Give Together: A FamilyVolunteer Dayºon Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day,ºa large family-friendly event where children ofall ages engage in volunteeringand The Fairfax County VolunteerService Awards, a breakfast heldeach April to honor volunteerswho have given outstanding ser-vice to the community.

For more information on any ofVolunteer Fairfax’s programs or tofind a volunteer opportunity now,visit www.volunteerfairfax.org orcall 703-246-3460.

Volunteering Makes the Area aBetter Place for All

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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.

POPotomac Overlook Regional Park &

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 inthis 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 the playgroundand enjoying the outdoors. Located withinUpton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunes isloaded with fun features for adults and children.

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


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Julie Coons, CAE will serve as theNorthern Virginia Chamber ofCommerce’s next president and CEO ef-fective Sept. 10.

Coons currently serves as chief oper-ating officer of the Council of BetterBusiness Bureaus based in Arlington.She brings to the Northern VirginiaChamber diverse experience leading re-gionally-focused business organizations,guiding financial and brand transforma-tions, and successfully advocating forbusiness in local, state, national and internationalarenas. Among her leadership roles, she served pre-viously as president and CEO of the Electronic Re-tailing Association and, prior to that role, as presi-dent and CEO of the Maryland Tech Council.

The selection of Coons as the chamber’s next presi-dent and CEO comes after a national search facili-tated by The McCormick Group, a national execu-tive search consulting firm, and led by the chamber’sSearch Committee, chaired by Kathy Albarado, CEOof Helios HR.

“After a comprehensive search process, we arepleased to have identified the best individual to leadthe Chamber into its next season of growth, innova-tion, and member service,” said Jennifer Siciliano,chief communications and external affairs officer,Inova, and chair of the Northern Virginia ChamberBoard of Directors.

“The Northern Virginia Chamber has an outstand-ing reputation serving and representing NorthernVirginia’s robust business community,” said Coons.“This is an exciting time for Northern Virginia and

Greater Washington, and the chamberis well positioned to develop new andexciting opportunities for businessesfrom across our region to engage, inter-act, and lead.“

The Northern Virginia Chamber ofCommerce, the “Voice of Business inNorthern Virginia,” represents over 650local employers with more than 500,000regional employees. For 90-plus years,the Northern Virginia Chamber has beenworking hand-in-hand with companies

in the region to build a strong business community.To learn more about visit http://www.novachamber.org and follow the Northern Vir-ginia Chamber on Twitter: @NOVAChamber

UPCOMING NOVA CHAMBER EVENTS❖ Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit, Aug.

29, at 8 – 10 a.m., Waddell Theater, Join the NorthernVirginia Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Chamber ofCommerce, Arlington Chamber of Commerce, LoudounCounty Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Chamber ofCommerce, and the Northern Virginia Regional Commissionfor a roundtable featuring the mayor of the City ofAlexandria, chairs of Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince Williamcounties, as well as the vice chair of Arlington County.

❖ Capital Region Business Forum, Sept. 6, at 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.,Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, Virginia Gov. RalphNortham, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and D.C. MayorMuriel Bowser will discuss their plans to workcooperatively to bolster the regional economy.

❖ 2018 Virginia Senatorial Debate, Sept. 26, at 5 – 8 p.m.,Capital One Bank, between U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D) andChairman at-large of the Prince William Board of CountySupervisors Corey Stewart (R). Chuck Todd of NBC’s MeetThe Press, will moderate, to be televised live on NBC4.

New President To Lead Northern Virginia Chamber

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of Virginia also sets out specific types of property that maybe exempted from taxation. For example, the Constitution ofVirginia allows the General Assembly to permit localities toprovide a partial exemption from real estate taxes as an in-centive for property owners to make substantialimprovements to existing structures by renovating, rehabili-tating, or replacing those structures.

Proposed AmendmentThe proposed amendment would authorize the General As-

sembly to allow localities to provide a partial tax exemptionfor real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, if im-provements have been made on the property to addressflooding. The General Assembly and participating localitieswould be allowed to place restrictions or conditions on quali-fication for the tax exemption.

“YES” vote will authorize the General Assembly to allowlocalities to provide a partial tax exemption for real propertythat is subject to recurrent flooding, if improvements havebeen made on the property to address flooding.

“NO” vote will not allow such a tax exemption.

State Ballot Question TwoQuestion: Shall the real property tax exemption for a

primary residence that is currently provided to the survivingspouses of veterans who had a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability be amended toallow the surviving spouse to move to a different primaryresidence and still claim the exemption?

Present LawThe Constitution of Virginia currently requires the General

Assembly to exempt from taxation the principal place of resi-dence of any veteran who has been determined by the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability. This taxexemption is also provided to the surviving spouse of such aveteran, so long as the surviving spouse continues to occupythat property as the surviving spouse’s principal place of resi-dence

Proposed AmendmentThe proposed amendment would allow the surviving

spouse of any veteran who has been determined by the U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability to continue to claimthe tax exemption currently provided, even if the survivingspouse moves to a new principal place of residence that isowned by the surviving spouse.

“YES” vote will allow these surviving spouses to move to anew principal place of residence that is owned by the surviv-ing spouse and still claim the tax exemption.

“NO” vote will not allow such surviving spouses to move andstill claim the tax exemption.

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BONDTEXT: Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, bor-

row money, and issue bonds in the maximum aggregateprincipal amount of $182,000,000 to provide funds, in addi-tion to funds from public safety facilities bonds previouslyauthorized, to finance, including reimbursement to the Countyfor temporary financing for, the costs of public safety facili-ties, including the construction, reconstruction, enlargement,renovation and equipment of civil and criminal justice facili-ties, police training and operational facilities and stations, fireand rescue training facilities and stations, including fire andrescue stations owned by volunteer organizations, and the ac-quisition of necessary land?

$73 million would be earmarked for improvements to fourfire stations — Mount Vernon ($16 million), Fairview ($16million), Gunston ($13 million), and Seven Corners ($13million) — that are all 37 years or older. An additional $15million would be used to improve one of the eight volunteerstations that is more than 40 years old.

The Fairfax County Police Department would receive $59million: $18 million to renovate and expand the Mason Dis-trict Station which was built in 1975; $18 million to renovateand upgrade its Criminal Justice Academy, and $18 million torenovate, expand or replace the Police Evidence Storage Build-ing used to store evidence for court cases, and also houses thewarrant desk and the victim services section.

The Adult Detention Center needs $45 million of improve-ments to three wings, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC,elevator and fire protection systems as well as security andcamera equipment. $5 million would be used to improve theJennings Judicial Center.

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Newcomers

It seems so long ago that the RestonFarmers Market had its humble be-ginning in the Lake Anne Village Center parking lot. A deserted Lake Anne

sprang to new life that Saturday morning,May 5, 1998, when Founder Robert Simon,Del. Ken Plum and I opened Reston’s firstfarmers market with a modest contingentof 12 vendors. The original idea for theMarket came from Debbie Sphrentz. She or-ganized a group calling themselves Friendsof TOMATO (The Organic Market At TallOaks) and lobbied to establish it in her TallOaks neighborhood. But, Giant Food, thenruler of struggling Tall Oaks center, nixedthe idea. Debbie turned to Lake Anne and,with support from Lake Anne Condo Presi-dent Martha Green and the Fairfax CountyPark Authority as sponsor, got the neces-sary approvals. She went to Reston Asso-ciation to seek a Market Master (then RAVP John Lovaas volunteered) and advertis-ing help. The Reston Farmers Market waswarmly received and drew good crowdspretty much from day one. With our groupof 12 local farmers on opening day, LakeAnne came alive. The RFM has grownsteadily since.

We opened the 2018 season (April 21 toDec. 1) with 30 vendors, plus tents for theSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) and Fairfax Master Gardeners. Oncethe season is in full swing, we’ll have 2,000,perhaps as many as 3,000 shoppers each

Saturday morning. It is number one inFairfax County and among the best in themetro area. A totally separate crafts mar-ket operates on the Plaza next to RFM, giv-ing Lake Anne Village Center the air of agrand bazaar each Saturday.

So, what fresh, local foods and home-made goodies will you find at the RestonFarmers Market? From the beginning theMarket’s heart and soul has been fruits andvegetables including organics. Varietieshave grown dramatically — e.g. we offer30 or more kinds of apples, peppers andtomatoes as well as a selection of eggplants,cabbages, squashes, even corn, that willamaze you.

Fresh dairy includes cow’s milk andcheeses, ice cream, and goat cheeses. Wehave a great selection of meats: many cutsof beef and pork, chicken, goat, rabbit, andour low-fat, low cholesterol favorite-localwater buffalo meat. Fresh caught seafoodfrom the Chesapeake Bay and its tributar-ies, includes crabs, rockfish, oysters andmore. Four bakers provide scrumptiousbreads, pastries, pies, cakes, and cookies.Other goodies include: honey, hummus,pickles, meat pies, and salads. Did we men-tion our colorful plants and flowers?

For more info, go to:www.restonfarmersmarket.com or call 703-429-1117.

—John and Fran Lovaas,

Co-Market Managers

The Reston Farmers Market— Gem at Lake Anne

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GreenFare Cafe Stand, from left: Mrs. Washington, DC, Co-Market Man-ager, and GreenFare proprietor Gwyn Whitaker.


ParksA Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the

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9 Sully Historic3650 Historic Sully Way, ChantillyCultural Resource Park

10 Dranesville Tavern11919 Leesburg Pike, HerndonCultural Resource Park

11 Grand Hamptons1081 Safa Street, HerndonNeighborhood Park

12 Stanton910 Third Street, HerndonCommunity Park

13 Alabama Drive1100 Alabama Drive, HerndonCommunity Park

14 Bruin415 Van Buren Street, HerndonCommunity Park

15 Chandon900 Palmer Drive, HerndonCommunity Park

16 Fred Crabtree2801 Fox Mill Road, HerndonDistrict Park

17 Franklin Oaks2961 Franklin Oaks Drive, HerndonNeighborhood Park

18 Stratton Woods2431 Fox Mill Road, RestonCommunity Park

19 Floris School Site2621 Centreville Road, HerndonCommunity Park

20 Frying Pan Farm2717 West Ox Road, HerndonMultiple Resource Park

21 Baron Cameron11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, RestonDistrict Park

22 Lake Fairfax1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, RestonMultiple Resource Park

23 South Lakes Drive11851 South Lakes Drive, RestonCommunity Park

24 Reston North1635 Reston Parkway, RestonCommunity Park

25 Stuart Road12001 Lake Newport Road, RestonCommunity Park

26 Holly Knolls1010 Redberry Court, Great FallsNeighborhood Park

27 Great Falls Nike1089 Utterback Store Road, Great

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28 Windermere11000 Georgetown Pike, Great FallsCommunity Park

29 Lockmeade1104 Riva Ridge Drive, Great FallsCommunity Park

30 Lexington Estates10401 Shesue Street, Great FallsNeighborhood Park

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1 Hutchison ES13209 Parcher Ave., HerndonCommunity Park

2 Coppermine Crossing SS2744 Cooper Creek Rd, HerndonSchool Site

3 Arrowbrooke2351 Field Point Road, HerndonCommunity Park

4 Dulles Corner2446 Dulles View Drive, HerndonCommunity Park

5 Franklin Farm13590 Franklin Farm Road, HerndonCommunity Park

6 Reston Town GreenCameron Glen Dr, RestonNeighborhood Park

7 Shaker Woods1225 Stuart Road, RestonCommunity Park

8 Hickory Run SSSheshue St, Great FallsSchool Site


New and longtime residents in Reston share their viewpointsabout places, events and happenings.

About Reston Experience: Places, Events, ConcernsNewcomers

Susan Rose, co-owner ofRestoration Massage in

Herndon, Reston resi-dent since 1976

Favorites: “I send people tothe Lake Anne Coffee Shopand the Lake Anne BrewHouse. I love the Jazz Festivalon Labor Day Weekend. Thisyear it is on Sept. 1. Lake Anneis iconic Reston; unlike Reston Town Cen-ter, Walker Nature Center is one of Reston’sbest-kept secrets.

Concerns: “I am concerned if Amazoncomes here as there will be so much traffic,and with all the growth and density, therewill be stress on our resources. I am not

opposed to change; it is justhappening too fast without con-sideration for the impact.”

Event Notices: “I find outabout many events through so-cial media but I’ve lived here along time, so I know what’scoming. On occasion, I do for-get. I would like to add, I am amember of the Reston Runners.They are not all runners. Theyhave a huge walkers group and

a walker-runner group. This is my socialclub. Also, the Jo Ann Rose Gallery locatedat the Reston Community Center is namedafter my mother. The gallery offers a rangeof different exhibits by local and regionalartists with many works for sale.

Mia Nelson, Researcher Cyber Security,10 years in Reston

Favorites: “There are trails; I am a runner. The NorthernVirginia Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center and the RestonCenterStage concerts during the holidays. Reston Town Centereven plays classical music through their speakers.”

Concerns: “The Reston Association Board.”Event Notices: “I learn about things through word of mouth,

but sometimes I just know.”

Favorites: “Ilike the Bow TieCinemas atReston TownCenter. The Cen-ter is my favoriteplace. Thepeople look as ifthey like livinghere; you cansee it in theirfaces. They arehappy to live inReston and notbecause theywork here. I likeMusic SpectrumSchool for theArts. We are go-ing there andbike everywherein Reston.Whether you arewalking or driv-ing, it is very safehere even atnight. There isno loitering. Theschools are veryhighly rated.”

Concerns:“No concerns.”

Reazul Islam, Reston resident cycling at Reston TownCenter with his sons Ahwanith, 11, (left) and Arjav,12, (right).

Photos by Mercia Hobson/The Connection

—Mercia Hobson

Favorites: “The Lake AnneFarmers Market, Lake FairfaxPark in Reston 4th of July Fire-works, Love Your Body YogaFestival in June at Reston TownCenter, and all the shade andtrees in Reston.’

Concerns: “Honestly, I loveReston. Planned communitiestend to do well even thoughsome of the original infrastruc-ture has gotten old and needsa refresh, such as roads andparking lots.”

Event Notices: “Social me-dia and person-to-person wordof mouth. I would like to add,Reston was a great place to bea kid and a teen. It offered se-curity for parents. We wouldride the bus system. There werethings for kids to do to keep usout of trouble.”

Terra Saunders, Founder of della Terra Skinand Hair Care, longtime Reston resident

Favorites: “I like the prox-imity to nature, the walkingpaths and the diversity.”

Concerns: “I am afraidReston will be overmined. It isgoing to turn into a Bethesdawith high-rise buildings, den-sity and less diversity. I do notwant Reston to become less di-verse socially and economically.Traffic is a concern. I moved outof Vienna because of it, and Iam afraid Reston will turn toVienna gridlock.”

Event Notices: “When Icome to the plaza, I see flyersand posters and those remindme of events.”

Linda Falkerson, longtime Reston residentwith her visiting grand nieces, Adriana, 8,who said there is so much to do in Reston,and Isabella, 10, who said she likes thehistory in Reston.

Favorites: “Lake Anne, I wander aroundhere and take walks. I love the architecturein the area. It is the best I’ve seen of mid-century modern. And I like seeing the dogseverywhere.”

Concerns: “The price of housing andgas.”

Event Notices: “I find out about thingsaccidentally.”

Elizabeth Storm, Office Manager, 3months in RestonSee Reston Experience, Page 7


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Finally, it wasAugust andtime for our

long-planned escapewith family to scenicOregon, a state we’dnot visited. The impe-tus for the trip came from my twosurviving younger sisters, one ofwhom made our reservations atCrater Lake National Park over ayear ago. The spectacularly beau-tiful wonder of nature was to bethe centerpiece of a 12-day tripwhich also included touring partof the Oregon Pacific coast andstays at Gold Beach, Ashland,

By Judy Helein and Anu Sahai

Co-Presidents

League of Women Voters of the Fairfax

Area

On Aug. 26, our nation celebratesWomen’s Equality Day. This dayrecognizes the ratification of the19th Amendment to the U.S. Con-

stitution, giving women the right to vote.Many fearless and dedicated

women suffered jail time, physicalassaults by the police and spectators(at demonstrations), as well as in-sults, during the struggle for voting rights. Thisstruggle spanned more than seven decades.However, it was not until 1973 that Congress

by resolution designated this day as “Women’sEquality Day.”

The League of Women Voters was foundedin 1920 by Carrie Chapman Catt, president ofthe National American Woman Suffrage Asso-ciation, during its convention which was heldsix months before the ratification. She was awomen’s rights activist and a suffragist, whostated correctly that the vote was the “emblemof equality” for all citizens, women and men.

The League of Women Voters of theFairfax Area (LWVFA) celebrates thefact that in 2018 there are 38 femalelegislators in the General Assembly as

compared to 24 in 2015, an increase of 14. Al-though the LWVFA does not endorse any candi-dates, we recognize this historical achievement.

The LWVFA is a non-partisan organization.It provides voter services such as voter regis-tration for first time voters, updating registra-tion for people who have moved or had namechanges and citizen education. LWVFA alsoadvocates and takes action at the state andlocal levels for particular policies that are inthe public interest such as Election Reform,Voting Rights, Redistricting Reform, FirearmsSafety, Transportation and Behavioral Health.To learn more about the League of WomenVoters of the Fairfax Area, please go to itswebsite, www.lwv-fairfax.org.

The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area is anon-partisan political organization that encourages in-formed and active participation in government, works toincrease understanding of major public policy issues.

Celebrating Women’s Equality

Commentary

Steamboat and Eu-gene.

Oregon had appealnot only because itwas new to us, butalso because itseemed likely to be anice change from

metro Washington in the dog daysof August. However, sad to say itturned out Oregon was busybreaking high temperature recordsduring our visit, including a coupleof days of temps over 100 degreesF over most of the state. Worse,

August Getawayto Oregon

See Plum, Page 18

By Kenneth R.

“Ken” Plum

State Delegate (D-36)

The federal ad-min i s t ra t ionpolicy of break-

ing up families as an in-tentional strategy aimedat refugee families hasshocked the conscienceof most Americans. Tak-ing innocent childrenout of the arms of their mothersor fathers and shuffling them offto a “facility” without any expla-nation or known plans for theirfuture has to be one of the cruel-est acts of the federal governmentever and is completely abhorrentto the moral standards of mostAmericans.

At the same time we condemnthese evil acts of a misdirected fed-eral agency and work in every wayin the courts and through the bal-lot box to get these policieschanged, it is important that thesubject of isolating children beviewed in its larger context.

As more is learned about thetraumatic effects separation andisolation can have on the futureemotional stability, mental health,and behavior of children, the ne-cessity of reforming the way thatour juvenile justice system func-tions becomes obvious.

Information gathered by TheCommonwealth Institute showsthat almost three-quarters ofyouth who have been held in thestate’s juvenile prisons are con-victed of another crime withinthree years of release. Data showsthe longer a child is held in a fa-cility the more likely it is they will

commit a crime.(www.thecommonweal th ins t i tute.org)

I recently talkedwith Valerie Slaterwho heads RISEfor Youth: UnitedFamilies, SafeCommunities on

my television show “Virginia Re-port.” Listen to that conversationon YouTube. She points out thatracial disparities in Virginia’s ju-venile system are higher than thenational average. In Virginia, blackyouth are seven times more likelyto be incarcerated than their whitepeers, and youth of Latino heritageare 2� times more likely to be in-carcerated than their white peers.Likewise, the higher the rate ofpoverty in their community themore likely children are to be sentto youth prisons. As Valerie wroterecently, “we must dismantle, onceand for all, the systems that allowthe institutionalization of children.The best way to protect and reha-bilitate children is to ensure theirparents are the foundation of theirsupport, whether in their homes,communities or suitable commu-nity-based environments. Thereare community-based alternativesto youth prisons that work better,cost less, and help young peopleget the support they need to getback on track.”(www.riseforyouth.org)

At the recent meeting of the

Stop Isolatingthe Children

North UmpquaRiver near theSteamboat Inn:Photo takenfrom the bridgeover the NorthUmpqua!.

Photo contributed

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WEDNESDAY/AUG. 15Dog Days of Summer. 4-7 p.m. in the

Pavillion at Reston Town Center.Dogs and owners can frolic in thePavilion when it is transformed intoan off-leash play area each week.Treats, toys, areas to cool off, pet-friendly giveaways, and more. Free.Visit restontowncenter.com.

Get Woke! Book Club. 7 p.m. atScrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive,Reston. This progressive book clubfocuses on reading titles that covertimely political issues. The Augustmeeting will focus on a discussion ofhousing access and incarceration andhow those issues are connected.Attendees are asked to read either“Evicted” by Matthew Desmond or“The New Jim Crow: MassIncarceration in the Age ofColorblindness” by MichelleAlexander. Free. Visitwww.scrawlbooks.com or call 703-966-2111.

THURSDAY/AUG. 16Learn How to Ride the Bus and

the Metro. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. meetat RA Headquarters. Become familiarwith the regional transit systems.Learn how to read bus schedules androute maps, how to determine andpay fares, how to signal the driver tostop, as well as other travel skills.Stop at the Silver Line, and learnhow to determine the fare andpurchase Metrorail fare cards, readthe rail system map and board thetrain to travel by rail. Free. 55+.Registration required: 307221010.Visit www.reston.org.

Life on the Farm. 4-5 p.m. at FryingPan Farm Park, 2739 West Ox Road,Herndon. Play an active role inhelping care for Frying Pan FarmPark in the monthly “Junior FarmerFun” program. Family members age 5to adult explore topics such as caringfor farm animals, tinkering with farmmachinery, and learning theimportance of Frying Pan’s crops andgardens. There’s a new topic eachsession as participants go behind-the-scenes to help farmers with theirwork. $7 per person. Children mustbe accompanied by a registeredadult. Call 703-437-9101 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park.

ALS Association Fundraiser. NotYour Average Joe’s, 1845 FountainDrive, Reston. Every Thursday inAugust, NYAJ’s donates 15 percent ofthe bill to The ALS Association.Diners must tell their server “I wantto help fight ALS” for bill to counttowards donations. Visitwebdc.alsa.org/goto/margespeeps.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 22The Wednesday Morning Book

Club: The Intersection of Pastand Present. 9 a.m. at ScrawlBooks, 11911 Freedom Drive, Reston.Book Club focusing on biography,memoir and history. In August, thegroup will discuss, “Americans inParis: Life and Death Under NaziOccupation” by Charles Glass. Free.Visit www.scrawlbooks.com or call703-966-2111.

Meet Me at the Movies. 10 a.m.,doors open 9:15 a.m. at Bow TieCinemas, 11940 Market St., Reston.Reston Association presents a featurefilm. Refreshments and door prizesprovided prior to movie. Free to 55+.Email [email protected], call 703-435-6577, or visit reston.org.

Dog Days of Summer. 4-7 p.m. in thePavillion at Reston Town Center.Dogs and owners can frolic in thePavilion when it is transformed intoan off-leash play area each week.Treats, toys, areas to cool off, pet-

friendly giveaways, and more. Free.Visit restontowncenter.com.

THURSDAY/AUG. 23ALS Association Fundraiser. Not

Your Average Joe’s, 1845 FountainDrive, Reston. Every Thursday inAugust, NYAJ’s donates 15 percent ofthe bill to The ALS Association.Diners must tell their server “I wantto help fight ALS” for bill to counttowards donations. [email protected] or visitwebdc.alsa.org/goto/margespeeps.

Lunch in the Park at GRACE. Noon-1 p.m. at GRACE, 12001 Market St.#103, Reston. Bring a lunch to theGRACE gallery and enjoy a CreativeResponse session about the currentexhibition, Building Worlds.Produced by Reston Town CenterAssociation and Reston CommunityCenter. Free and open to the public.Visit restonarts.org.

FRIDAY/AUG. 24Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

at Wolf Trap. 6:15-11 p.m., buspick up at RA Headquarters, 12001Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. FrankieValli, is the street corner Jersey kidwho came to fame in 1962 as thelead singer of the Four Seasons. Seatsare located in the Prime RearOrchestra section. 55+. $85/RAmembers, $98/non-members.307221610. Visit www.reston.org.

Summerbration Concerts. 7-9 p.m.at Reston Station, in the open-airplaza atop Wiehle-Reston East Metro.Don’t just watch, get up and learndance steps from a pro at RestonCommunity Center’s Summerbrationfeaturing The Swingin’ Swamis withswing dancers (dancing andinstruction). Parking is free in theParkX parking garage from 6:30-9:30p.m. during the concerts. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com orcall 703-390-6166.

SATURDAY/AUG. 25Family Day. 1-3 p.m. at GRACE, 12001

Market St. #103, Reston. Greater

Reston Arts Center opens its doorsfor a free day of family art makingand exploration in the gallery. Allages. Free and open to the public.Visit restonarts.org.

Concerts on the Town: LandauEugene Murphy, Jr. 7:30-10 p.m.(rain or shine) at Reston TownCenter. These family-friendlyconcerts include a wide range ofmusical styles including Motown,swing, blues, jazz, Latin fusion,Celtic, bluegrass and zydeco and takeplace every Saturday night throughAug. 25. Free. Visitwww.restontowncenter.com.

SUNDAY/AUG. 26Reston Century Bike Tour. 6:30

a.m.-5 p.m. Riders select 33, 66 or102 mile routes starting and endingat Reston Town Center. Rain orshine. Post-ride party in the Pavilionwith food and music for participatingcyclists. Register online atrestonbikeclub.org.

2018 Reston Youth Splash andDash. 8:30 a.m. CORE Foundationpresents the innaugural Reston YouthSplash and Dash in cooperation withthe Reston Association. This fun-filled community event will offer aperfect introduction to triathlonfeaturing a swim / run combinationfor children aged 6-15. Visitcorefoundation.raceentry.com/race-reviews/reston-splash-and-dash toregister.

Wytold & Gina Sobel. 5-7 p.m. atArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St.,Herndon. Wytold is a DC-basedcomposer and cellist who hasperformed his original compositionswith the National SymphonyOrchestra several years in a row, incollaboration with GRAMMY-nominated progressive hip-hop artistChristylez Bacon. Gina Sobel isknown for her improvising prowesson flute, and is an accomplishedvocalist, saxophonist and composer.$20. Visit www.artspaceherndon.org.

MONDAY/AUG. 27Little Hands Have Big Fun. 9:45-

10:30 a.m. (ages 2-3); 11-11:45 a.m.(ages 3-5) at Frying Pan Farm Park,2739 West Ox Road, Herndon.Preschoolers can have big fun in the“Little Hands on the Farm” program.Children, 2-5 years old, are invited tocome to the Kidwell Barn classroomto learn all about farm animals andfarm chores and enjoy a story, craftor game. $8 per child, and an adultmust attend with the child. Pre-paidreservations are required. Call 703-437-9101 or visit fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 29Hunter Mill Road Historical Tour.

8:30-11:30 a.m. bus pick up at RAHeadquarters, 12001 Sunrise ValleyDrive, Reston. Join a narrated bustour conducted by local historian/tour guide Jim Lewis. Althoughfocused on the Civil War era, the tourcovers some 275 years. Participantswill be getting off and on the bus tocheck out tour treasures up close.55+. $35/RA members, $42/non-members. Program 307221027. Visitwww.reston.org.

Dog Days of Summer. 4-7 p.m. in thePavillion at Reston Town Center.Dogs and owners can frolic in thePavilion when it is transformed intoan off-leash play area each week.Treats, toys, areas to cool off, pet-friendly giveaways, and more. Free.Visit restontowncenter.com.

THURSDAY/AUG. 30ALS Association Fundraiser. Not

Your Average Joe’s, 1845 FountainDrive, Reston. Every Thursday inAugust, NYAJ’s donates 15 percent ofthe bill to The ALS Association.Diners must tell their server “I wantto help fight ALS” for bill to counttowards donations. [email protected] or visitwebdc.alsa.org/goto/margespeeps.

Author Ariel Kaplan. 7 p.m. atScrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive,Reston. “We Regret To Inform You” isa witty, heartfelt Young Adult novelthat puts the college admissionsprocess into perspective. Visit

www.scrawlbooks.com or call 703-966-2111.

FRIDAY/AUG. 31JamBrew. 6 p.m. at Jimmy’s Old Town

Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon.Local music and local brews,featuring Sub-Radio and CrysMatthews with brews from OnoBrewing Company. Visitjambrew.com.

Summerbration Concerts. 7-9 p.m.at Reston Station, in the open-airplaza atop Wiehle-Reston East Metro.Reston Community Center’sSummerbration featuring ChrisVadala with the Rick Whitehead Trio.Parking is free in the ParkX parkinggarage from 6:30-9:30 p.m. duringthe concerts. Call 703-390-6166 orvisit restoncommunitycenter.com.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 1Entry Deadline: 10th Annual

Expressions PortraitCompetition and Exhibit. 5 p.m.Preference will be given to worksadhering to the traditional definitionof portraiture: “a painting, sculpture,or other artistic representation of aperson, in which the face and itsexpression is predominant.” Up to 25finalists will be selected to exhibittheir work at ArtSpace Herndon. $35(non-refundable) for up to twoentries. Visit ArtSpaceHerndon.organd select the Calls for Art page foreligibility details and registrationinformation.

MONDAY/SEPT. 3Labor Day Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Downtown Herndon and HerndonMunicipal Center Town Green, 777Lynn St., Herndon. An annual one-day outdoor street festival featuringlive music all day, Virginia wineries,craft beers, a craft show, sponsorshipgallery, and a variety of foodvendors. Partial proceeds go toscholarship programs. Admissionwith wine tasting or craft brewtastings (4 craft brew tickets) - $25;entrance only, designated drivers -$5; children 12 and under free; nopets allowed; tastings end at 4 p.m.Call 703-787-7300 or visit herndon-va.gov/recreation.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 555+ Bike Ride to Capitol Hill. 9:30

a.m.-3 p.m. at Wiehle-Reston EastMetro Station. Join the 55+ bikeriders for a multi-modal ride toCapitol Hill and the surroundingarea. Meet at Reston’s Wiehle Metrostation and take the metro into thecity. Bring a bike in good repair, aMetro pass or money to buy one,some money for lunch in DC and alock. Helmets are mandatory. Thebiking distance will be about 15miles. $8/RA members, $10/non-members. Program 307220701. Visitwww.reston.org.

Dog Days of Summer. 4-7 p.m. in thePavillion at Reston Town Center.Dogs and owners can frolic in thePavilion when it is transformed intoan off-leash play area each week.Treats, toys, areas to cool off, pet-friendly giveaways, and more. Free.Visit restontowncenter.com.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 6Trip to Paradise Springs and The

Winery at Bull Run. 11 a.m.-4p.m. Bus pick up at RA Headquarters,12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston.Paradise Springs Winery has a largetasting room with seating indoorsand on the outdoor patio. TheWinery at Bull Run has an authenticstyle 19th century setting. Winetastings not included. Pack a picnic.55+ $25/RA members, $32/non-members. Program 307221604. Visitwww.reston.org.

The free, weekly event Dog Days of Summer is held in the Pavilion at Reston TownCenter, Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. through Sept. 26.

Dog Days of SummerDogs and owners can frolic in the Pavilion when it is transformed into an off-leash play area each week. Treats, toys, areas

to cool off, pet-friendly giveaways, and more. Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. through Sept. 26 in the Pavillion at Reston Town Cen-ter. Free. Visit restontowncenter.com for more.


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By Shirley Ruhe

The Connection

Only $13 registers you in the NorthernVirginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) un-less you compete in 13 different cat-egories like Charles Toftoy. At $2 for

each event, it costs him $39 for registration plusevent participation. Several events require additionalfees. At 83-years-old, Toftoy has been competing inNVSO for many years. His current favorite event ispickleball which is a national favorite.

This year NVSO begins Saturday, Sept. 15 withthe opening ceremony at 9 a.m. followed by track,rowing and diving events. NVSO ends Sept. 26 withpickleball, yo-yo and bunko. In between there iseverything from softball hit and throw, tennisdoubles, swimming and track events, mini-javelin,volleyball and cornhole toss. New events this yearinclude beach ball wallyball, canasta and croquet.

Events will be held at 29 different parks, recre-ation centers and sports courts including Fairfax Se-nior Center-Green Acres, Thomas Jefferson Commu-nity Center, Wakefield District Park, Northern Vir-ginia Badminton Club, The Jefferson, Prince Will-iam Golf Course, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

Participants are required to be 50 years old or olderand to reside in the cities of Alexandria, Falls Churchor Fairfax or the counties of Arlington, Loudoun,Fairfax, Fauquier, or Prince William. Most competi-

tions are held by age group and divided between menand women.

Registration ends postmarked Aug. 31 for regularmail and Sept. 3 for online registration atwww.nsvo.us.

Volunteers are also welcomed. To volunteer at atevent, call RSVP at 703-403-5360 or [email protected].

Northern Virginia SeniorOlympics returns Sept. 15.

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National Conference of State Leg-islatures (NCSL) I learned of theimportant work being done by acommittee in NCSL to identify theprinciples that states should ad-here to in reforming their juve-

nile justice systems. It is beingdemonstrated in states that it ispossible to reform the system toreduce crime and recidivism, en-hance public safety, and producegood citizens from those who inthe past may have been referredto as criminals. I am pleased thatVirginia is making improvements,

but we must stay vigilant to con-tinue progress.

As a nation of high moral stan-dards, we must insist that theyoungest and most vulnerableamong us have an opportunity tosucceed even if they are in ourpoorest communities or seekingasylum for their safety among us.

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when we got up to Crater Lake, at7,000 feet above sea level, thesmoke was so dense from hugeforest fires raging northeast, southand southwest of Crater Lake thatthe lake was not even visible. Dur-ing our 3-day stay, we only saw thelake about a day and a half, eventhen with the acrid smell of smoke.

We made the best of it and wereable to take a lovely ranger-guidedbus tour around the 33-mile pe-rimeter of the lake, which is oneof the most beautiful bodies ofwater on the planet. We also tooka couple of interesting hikes.

From Crater Lake, we plannedto go southwest to Ashland, an-other lovely forested area, famous

for its outdoor Shakespeare The-atre. However, we got word thatthe situation was worse there. Thesmoke-filled air due to another fireraging nearby was rated “ex-tremely hazardous” to humanhealth and the air temperaturewas between 100 and 105. Wedecided unanimously to scratchAshland from the itinerary anddrive north to the charming, mod-ern Steamboat Inn on the NorthUmpqua River for a couple of days.

That turned out to be a greatdecision: 75 miles, a 6,000-footdrop in elevation and being lo-cated on a beautiful trout andsalmon river made all the differ-ence. The air was cool and clearand the conifer forest amazing.And, our cabin in those woods wasnicely air-conditioned.

I should note other high pointsof what turned out overall to bewonderful because of those placesand the quality time we had withfamily (my younger sisters andtheir husbands), whose companywe greatly enjoy. We spent threedays in a spectacular home over-looking Gold Beach at the mouthof the Rogue River. We hiked alongthe magnificent Pacific beachesand took an exciting fast flat boatride forty miles up the River. Wesaw bald eagles, scores of ospreys,and many kinds of waterfowl.

Our last stop was Eugene, Ore.,home of the Oregon UniversityDucks and 52 cannabis outlets! Wewent into one fine emporium andwere given a basic course on theirinventory and suggestions for usesof their wide variety of product.

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VOTER REGISTRATION AND ID EVENTSThe Fairfax County Office of Elections

(12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323,Fairfax) is open daily during normal businesshours to provide county residents theopportunity to register to vote or obtain a freevoter photo ID if needed. Applicants will need tocomplete a photo voter ID application, have aphoto taken and sign a digital signature pad.Call 703-222-0776.

The following special events will also provideopportunity to register to vote and/or get aphoto Virginia Voter card.

❖ Wednesday/Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., HerndonSenior Center, 873 Grace St #1, Herndon.

VOLUNTEERS WANTEDAARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to

expand its team of volunteers for the upcomingtax season. Tax-Aide, now in its 51st year, offersfree in-person preparation and assistance toanyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’tafford a tax preparation service. Volunteersmake a difference in their communities byassisting many older, lower-income taxpayers,and their families, who might otherwise miss outon the tax credits and deductions they’veearned. To learn about volunteer opportunities,visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Fairfax-Falls Church Community

Services Board’s Merrifield Center offers anew stand-up information kiosk. Part of a pilotproject, the new feature aims to improve thecustomer service experience and decrease waittimes for individuals who are seeking mental(behavioral) health services. To check in,individuals respond to five simple questions,then the CSB’s Patient Track software alertsstaff. Based on clinicians’ schedules andavailability, as well as the needs of the client,individuals are triaged and seen by the nextavailable staff member. For more information onavailable services, call the CSB at 703-383-8500(Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). In anemergency 24/7, call CSB Emergency Services at703-573-5679 or the Fairfax Detox Center at703-502-7000 (TTY 703-322-9080).

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 222018-2019 Social Media Trends. 8:30-10 a.m.

at Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, 886Metro Center Drive, Suite 230, Reston. With 4billion people around the world now online,new digital behaviors are emerging. To keep up,business owners need to rethink their strategies,create new capabilities, and quickly adapt.Rachel Adler will present her expert analysis ofthe major trends in digital and social and sharehow businesses can take advantage of thebiggest opportunities in 2018 into 2019. Visitrestonchamber.org for more.

SUNDAY/AUG. 26End-of-Summer Brunch. 10 a.m.-noon at

Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Road,Herndon. Looking for a friendly Jewishcommunity in Northern Virginia? Activities forall ages; bagels, cream cheese and drinksprovided; RSVP and sign up to bring a dairy/parve dish at bethemeth.org/brunch.(Prospective members don’t need to bringanything, but should RSVP). Free. Call 703-860-4515, ext. 101 or visit bethemeth.org/brunch.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 29Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders

Summit. 8-10 a.m. at Northern VirginiaCommunity College’s Loudoun Campus inWaddell Theater, 21200 Campus Drive, Sterling.The event will feature elected officials fromacross the area, including Arlington CountyBoard Chair Katie Cristol, Fairfax County Boardof Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova,Loudoun County Board of Supervisors ChairPhyllis Randall, Prince William County At-LargeChairman Corey Stewart, and Alexandria MayorAllison Silberberg. $50 for members of the co-hosting chamber groups; $70 for non-members.Register at bit.ly/2w0FfLr.

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By KENNETH B. LOURIE

I remember conversations regularly occurring between me and some other person, presum-ably older (if heard over the phone) or in person if my sight and senses didn’t deceive me, where the question was asked to me: “You’re probably too young to remember?” concerning any num-ber of subjects. Now, I’m asking the identical question, and I don’t think my sight or senses are deceiving me, though they are refracted, so to speak.

Somehow, I’d like to believe that despite the obvious passage of time, I am, to quote Bob Dylan from his song “My Back Pages,” includ-ed on his “Another Side of Bob Dylan” album released in 1964: “Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now.”

I wish. I may be wiser and full of perspective, but

woman. As years pass, the pages turn and you simply aren’t the person you used to be (or thought you were).

Benjamin Button may have gotten younger (aged in reverse, having been born an old man), but for the rest of us, we may feel that “youth,” as they say, “is wasted on the young.” Neverthe-less, none of us is getting any younger.

Moreover, to quote Charles Franklin: “No one gets out of this life alive.” (Although, I swear I remember my late mother attributing that quote to the legendary screen actress, Bette Davis.)

Life goes on is the short version, and through that passage of time, at some point, apparently you’re addressed respectively as “Mister” and “Sir,” and doors are opened/held, seats are offered and accommodations made. And when I have those random conversations with strang-

whom you have a familiarity, more and more of

myself asking/presuming if they know what past event, historical fact, popular culture reference or sports memory, etc., I am even referring to. And as often as not, they don’t.

loathe to admit it, is that the former “question-

abundant clear, where I was once ascending, I am now descending.

This has nothing to do with my last few cancer columns. It has to do with my birth year: 1954. Meaning, as the birthday card jokes on the front cover “I wouldn’t say you were old this year” to the inside-of-the-card slam: “Hell, you were old last year.”

It just seems/feels that this juxtaposition of the “space-time continuum” (“Star Trek: Voyag-er”) time/age relative to others has happened in a blink (nanosecond) and that blink is a tell. And no matter what I do to counter that impression, I can’t stop it. It seems that tell has become a tell all.

And since I’m telling all, dealing with one’s own mortality for as long as I have been: Feb.

cell lung cancer diagnosis, has certainly had its share of wear and tear, emotionally and physically.

to think that this unexpected journey has not been fraught with before, during and after side

around, is unrealistic at best and delusional at worst. And since I’m rarely delusional except when it comes to the Boston Red Sox, it must be unrealistic.

But maybe being unrealistic is what has taken me nine years and nearly six months past my original diagnosis. If that’s the reason, I see no reason to change now, age notwithstanding, or sitting, however the case may be.

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