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By Sharon Bulova

Chairman, Fairfax County Board of

Supervisors

Welcome to Fairfax County,one of the greatest placesin the nation to live,work, play and raise a

family. Fairfax County is home to a thriv-ing business community, vibrant enter-tainment and shopping destinations, aworld class university, beautiful parks, anda diverse population of engaged residents.Whether you are a long-time resident or arenew to the county, I hope you’ll take sometime to visit some of our most popular spotsto enjoy what Fairfax County has to offer.

Tysons Corner and Fair Oaks Malls, RestonTown Center, Fairfax Corner, SpringfieldTown Center and the Mosaic District aregreat places to shop, eat and spend timewith friends. For cultural destinations,George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estateand Wolf Trap National Park for the Per-forming Arts are two of my favorites. Andfor enjoying the arts along with communitygatherings like Springfest and Brewfest, theWorkhouse Arts Center in Lorton is a must.For fresh air and exercise, I recommend ourextensive network of trails, parks andRECenters.

While there are a lot of fun things to doin Fairfax County, our community is notori-ous for our “work hard, play hard” ethic.Time Magazine has described us as the epi-center of the Washington region’s job boomand one of the great economic success sto-ries of our time. Fairfax County is home toeight Fortune 500 company headquarters,more than 8,400 technology firms, and over116.2 million square feet of office space.

Fairfax County has one of the best publicschool systems nationwide with a gradua-tion rate topping 90 percent. Our schoolsystem is the 10th largest in the countrywith nearly 187,000 students and 196schools and centers. After high schoolgraduation, George Mason University and

Northern Virginia Com-munity College are lo-cated just down the roadfor affordable highereducation opportunitiesin many different subjectfields. Our business-friendly economy en-sures career opportuni-ties for both our olderand younger residents.

On the local government level, the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors is constantlyhard at work to ensure quality public ser-vices for our residents. Our 10-memberBoard of Supervisors strives to maintainpositive community engagement, whilestrategically planning for the future withland use and infrastructure decisions.

Some recent accomplishments includeupdating many of our police policies, es-tablishing a Diversion First program forpeople with mental illness who become in-volved with law enforcement, and success-fully extending Metrorail to Tysons andReston, with Phase 2 of the Silver Line cur-rently under construction all the way toDulles Airport and into Loudoun County.

Fairfax County offers opportunity andquality services for residents of all ages.People from all over the globe have madeFairfax County their home, enriching ourcommunity with their diverse cultures andentrepreneurship. Please visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov or www.fxva.com tolearn more about what Fairfax County hasto offer you and your family.

As chairman of the Board of Supervi-sors, I am elected at-large by FairfaxCounty residents. My office is here toserve you. If you have any questions orconcerns, please email me [email protected] or give myoffice a call at 703-324-2321. I hope youwill sign up to receive my monthly BulovaByline newsletter that will keep you up-to-date on what is happening in your com-munity! Welcome to your new home.

By Gerald L. Gordon

President and CEO, Fairfax County

Economic Development Authority

If you are new to Fairfax County, wel-come to one of the world’s most interesting places to live and work. If

you are new to the county and are inter-ested in being part of our dynamic busi-ness community, here is an “insider’s tip”that you will want to know: The FairfaxCounty Economic Development Authority

(FCEDA), works with everyone who wants tostart or expand a business in the county.

For aspiring entrepreneurs, we host “En-trepreneurship 101: Starting a Business inFairfax County” workshops almost everymonth. Some 4,000 people have attendedone of these workshops since 2003 and youwill find a wealth of local, state and federalresources to help you map out starting abusiness here. If you need office space, theFCEDA helps businesses find the office spacethey need so they can grow in the county.

We have a complete databaseof office space options in everypart of the county, and we canhelp you navigate that processso you become an establishedpart of the business community.

Why do we do this? The Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisors charged the FCEDAwith building a business community — helpcompanies create jobs and fill office space— to build the commercial tax base. Thisgenerates revenue that the Board of Super-

By Dr. Karen K. Garza

Superintendent, Fairfax County

Public Schools

Welcome to the 2016-17school year in FairfaxCounty Public Schools.

With each new school year, we havethe wonderful opportunity to buildupon our previous successes and con-tinue to improve our work with ourstudents.

We are continuing to look to our Por-trait of a Graduate and our strategic planin shaping our future work. Our mostpressing challenge is making this visiona reality for every child in our system.How do we refine what we do to ensurethat all of our students graduate well-prepared for this rapidly changingworld? We acknowledge that this is adaunting challenge, but there is noschool system in the United States morewell-prepared and well-equipped to ef-fectively respond to these important is-sues.

The goals of education can no longersimply be to provide the basic literacyskills for the majority of the students,while reserving the teaching of skills forhigher order 21st century thinking for aselect few. As we learn more about theskills our students will need for successin this changing world, we recognize theneed to innovate — to consider new and

different ways to design instructionalpractices to support the development ofthese essential skills.

We are also working to define contem-porary teaching and learning practiceswhile better integrating technology. For

example, through apilot program we arecalling FCPSOn —this year we beginevaluating how digi-tal resources can bestscaffold that model —and how we provideteachers and studentswith the tools andpolicies needed to fa-cilitate the use of that

technology.One change you will see this school

year is a new central website and a newFCPS logo. Our new website will betterserve everyone — it is mobile responsive,features more modern design — andsearch will work. As we modernized ourwebsite, we also believed it was time toreimagine the FCPS logo. While the pre-vious logo has served us well for 40 years,we heard from many that it was time totransform our logo to one reflective ofwho we are now and who we aspire tobe in the years to come.

Our new logo includes a tie to ourlegacy, while representing our role as acatalyst — sparking curiosity, learningand excellence for our students, employ-ees and community.

I wish all students, teachers, parentsand the entire FCPS community a verysuccessful and fulfilling school year inFCPS where all are engaged, inspired,and thrive.

visors uses to fund the fullrange of high-quality publicservices for which FairfaxCounty is well-known. Buildingthe commercial tax base meansthat residents don’t have topick up all the costs of provid-ing those services.

The FCEDA has been work-ing for more than 50 years with

entrepreneurs and owners of businessesof every size to enlarge the commercialtax base and make the Fairfax Countyeconomy one of the strongest anywhere.Visit www.fairfaxcountyeda.org to seehow the Economic Development Author-ity can help you.

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority helps instarting or expanding business in the county.

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By Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins

(D-Hunter Mill)

Every good community stems from thosewho work hard to make the community thebest version of itself. From the youngest tooldest volunteers, to police officers and

public officials, the Hunter Mill District is full of citi-zens contributing to the community in order to makeit the best place to live. As a member of the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors (BOS), my job is toensure the wellbeing of the community through lis-tening and informing constituents on what affectsthem in our community. In doing so, I strive to re-flect the community voice in making policy, creatinga diverse, prosperous place with affordable housingand equal opportunity for all. The goal of the HunterMill District office is to keep everyone in the knowby providing events for the public to become involvedwithin the community: First Wednesday sessions withthe Supervisor at the Reston Regional Library orVienna’s Patrick Henry Library, to the Frying Pan Parkconcert series “Hunter Mill Melodies” and childrenevents.

The Hunter Mill District has something for every-one. It includes all unincorporated Reston, the north-ern portion of Tysons, the Town of Vienna and thecommunities of Herndon and Oak Hill, with top tierparks, trails, restaurants, retailers, businesses andemployment opportunities. One can visit Frying PanPark, a working farm since 1930, now home to farmanimals, a carousel, nature center, and tractor rides.A Metro ride from Wiehle-Metro East Station, or adrive, is Tysons, a bustling new city with shoppingand restaurant area with a movie theatre and a skat-ing rink in the winter. If you’re feeling up for exer-cise, ride a bike or walk along the Washington andOld Dominion Trail, which stretches forty five milesall the way to Purcellville. The soon arrival of PhaseII Metro brings transit service to all sides of HunterMill District. The District is most proud to be part ofone of the best public education systems in the coun-try, including higher education opportunities atNorthern Virginia Community College andMarymount University. Spring, fall, winter or sum-mer, there is always something to do in the Hunter

Everyone Counts in Hunter Mill

Mill District.Opportunities for citizen involvement are numer-

ous, serving on Boards, Authorities and Commissionto the BOS or task force studies, internship place-ments at the Hunter Mill District office to volunteer-ing at events, or creating art displays. You can evenfind meeting space by reserving the North CountyGovernment Center community room for personaluse with the link http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/communityroom.htm.

It is important to stay up to date on the news andevents occurring in the Hunter Mill District. Whetherupcoming events and news from the Supervisor, ad-visories, community updates or Snow Alerts, sub-scribe to the monthly Hunter Mill District Newslet-ter and get it all. If you have any questions or wantto enroll for the newsletter, [email protected] or call 703-478-0283.

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The way it used to be: Frying Pan Barn.Supervisor Catherine M.Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill)



See Nonprofits, Page 9

Cornerstones formerlyReston Interfaith

Cornerstones helps those that are homeless andstruggling in Northern Virginia to build more stablelives by connecting them to vital resources thatsolve their needs for housing, child care, food orfinancial assistance. Programs and services includethe Embry Rucker Community Shelter, EmergencyFood Pantry, Hypothermia Prevention Programand the Thanksgiving Food Drive. 571-323-9555 orwww.cornerstonesva.org/.

Council for theArts of Herndon

The Council for the Arts of Herndon is the Townof Herndon’s officially designated local arts agency.CAH is a private, not-for-profit charitable organi-zation supported by citizens, businesses and thepublic sector including the Town of Herndon andthe Arts Council of Fairfax County.www.herndonarts.org.

Herndon-Reston FISHFISH: Friendly Immediate Sympathetic Help. A

volunteer, non-sectarian, nonprofit dedicated tohelping local residents through short-term crises.Seeking general volunteers or monetary donations.Profits from The Bargain Loft, a thrift store locatedat 336 Victory Drive, Herndon support FISH. Call571-267-2980 assistance line or visit http://herndonrestonfish.org.

Touching HeartTouching Heart is an organization that encour-

ages children to act with love and compassion tocombat bullying and in-school violence. They pro-vide children with the opportunity to plan theirown fundraising events and support organizationsincluding Fairfax County Foster Care, LeesburgTraditional Housing and partner orphanagesaround the world. 703-901-7355 orwww.touchingheart.com/.

Healthworks forNorthern Virginia

“HealthWorks for Northern Virginia, formerlyknown as the Loudoun Community Health Center,is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Centercreated to provide health care in a medical homesetting to those who have limited or no health in-surance. We opened our doors in May 2007, andsince then, more than 12,000 patients have re-ceived quality medical care with us.” Healthworkshas locations in Leesburg and Herndon. http://hwnova.org/

Shelter HouseShelter House was formed in 1981 when several

ecumenical groups came together to better serveFairfax County’s low-income population; ShelterHouse provides safe housing and transitional ser-vices to help homeless families and victims ofdomestic violence in Fairfax County achieve self-

Herndon Area Nonprofits:Making Community Work



Herndon Town CouncilHerndon’s Town Council consists of the Mayor

and six councilmembers. The entire Town Councilwill be decided in the Town election on Nov. 8. Seeselection on Upcoming Election below.

Lisa C. Merkel, [email protected] Baker, Vice [email protected] A. Kirby, [email protected] L. Mitchell, [email protected] A. Olem, [email protected] Singh, [email protected] H. Wolf, [email protected] correspondence should be sent to:PO Box 427, Herndon, Virginia 20172-0427 [email protected]://www.herndon-va.gov/The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the

Town. The duties of the Town Council include es-tablishing Town government policy, acting uponlocal resolutions and ordinances, setting tax rates,approving the annual Town budget\ and providingpolicy guidance for the Town Manager.

The Town Council holds public hearings on thesecond and fourth Tuesdays of each month, exceptduring June, July, August, and December, duringwhich only one meeting is held on the second Tues-day of the month. Work sessions are held on thefirst and third Tuesdays of each month with theexceptions of June, July, August, and December,during which only one session is held on the firstTuesday of the month. Alterations to this scheduleare noted on the monthly calendar listings. Allmeetings begin at 7 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public and all areencouraged to attend. Meetings are held in theHerndon Council Chambers Building located at765 Lynn Street. Agendas are available in the TownClerk’s office at 777 Lynn Street on Fridays priorto each meeting and are posted on the website.

All Town Council public hearings are cablecastlive on Herndon Community Television HCTV.

THE NEXT ELECTION for the offices of Mayorand Town Council will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8,2016. Incumbent Mayor Lisa Merkel will face achallenge from current Councilmember JasbinderSingh for the office of Mayor.

Candidates for the six Town Council seats for the2017-2018 term include Jennifer K. Baker, JeffreyL. Davidson, Signe V. Friedrichs, Connie H.Hutchinson, David “Dave” A. Kirby, William J.“Bill” McKenna, Sheila A. Olem, Roland B. Taylorand Grace Han Wolf. Baker, Kirby, Olem and Wolfare incumbent councilmembers and serve on thecurrent Town Council. Steve Mitchell is not run-ning for reelection. Herndon’s local elections hadtaken place in May since the Town was incorpo-rated in 1879. For the first time in its history,Herndon will vote for the Mayor and members ofits Town Council in the Fall rather than during aspecial Town election in the Spring.

Herndon Dulles RegionalChamber Of Commerce

http://www.dullesregionalchamber.org/The Dulles Regional Chamber of Com-

merce is located in one of the top technol-ogy corridors in the nation serving theDulles Region, included western Fairfax,eastern Loudoun and the Town of Herndon.As one of the largest chambers in the DCmetro area, the chamber works to increasebusiness for members, to support STEM,workforce initiatives and economic devel-opment, and to partner with the commu-nity.

Board of SupervisorsHerndon is also governed by the Fairfax

County Board of Supervisors.The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

controls the county budget, establishescounty government policy, passes resolu-tions and ordinances [within the limits ofits authority established by the VirginiaGeneral Assembly], sets local tax rates, ap-proves land use plans and makes appoint-ments to various positions. Fairfax Countyhas an elected Board of Supervisors con-sisting of nine members elected by district,plus a chairman elected at-large.

See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/board/about-the-board-of-supervisors.htm

Herndon is in the Dranesville District.Herndon residents are represented on the

Board of Supervisors by Dranesville Super-visor John W. Foust and Chairman SharonBulova, who serves at large.

Dranesville Supervisor, John W. FoustMcLean Governmental Center1437 Balls Hill RoadMcLean, VA 22101703-356-0551, TTY 711Email: [email protected] t t p : / / w w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v /

dranesville/

Chairman, Sharon BulovaFairfax County Government Center12000 Government Center Pkwy., Ste 530Fairfax, VA 22035Phone: 703-324-2321, TTY 711Email: [email protected]://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairman/

Fairfax CountySchool Board

Students in the Town of Herndon attendFairfax County Public Schools, governed byFairfax County School Board. The board has12 members, elected for four-year terms;one member represents each of the County’snine magisterial districts, and three mem-bers serve at large. A student representa-tive, selected for a one-year term by theStudent Advisory Council, sits with theBoard at all public meetings and participatesin discussions, but does not vote.

Herndon is represented by DranesvilleSchool Board member Janie Strauss plus thethree at-large members, Ryan L. McElveen571-423-1089, [email protected]],

Ilryong Moon [email protected] and Jeanette M.Hough 571-423-1091, [email protected].

Jane K. “Janie” Strauss571-423-1087Email: [email protected]://www.fcps.edu/schlbd/members/

dranesville.shtml

Virginia Houseof Delegates

The Town of Herndon is in House of Del-egates district 86, a seat held by Del. Jenni-fer Boysko, who won her election after Del.Tom Rust (R) retired.

Parts of Herndon outside of the town andOak Hill are represented by Del. Ken Plum(D-36) and Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-67).Virginia House of Delegates

Del. Jennifer Boysko (D-86)General Assembly BuildingP.O. Box 406Richmond, Virginia 23218Office: [email protected] Office730 Elden StreetHerndon, VA 20170703-437-0086

Del. Kenneth “Ken” Plum (D-36)http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/

house/members/members.php?id=H0076703-758-9733804-698-1036General Assembly BuildingP.O. Box 406Richmond, Virginia 23218Office: [email protected]

Del. James M. LeMunyon (R-67)703-264-1432804-698-1067DelJLeMunyon@house.virginia.govwww.lemunyon.comPost Office Box 220962Chantilly 20153-0962

Virginia SenateThe Town of Herndon is represented by

state senate District 33, Sen. Jennifer T.Wexton [D-33]. Other parts of Herndonoutside the town are represented by Va. Sen.Janet Howell [D-32] and Va. Sen. BarbaraFavola [D-31].

Sen. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-33)P.O. Box 396Richmond, VA 23218Email: [email protected]: (804) 698-7533

Sen. Janet Howell (D-32)P.O. Box 396Richmond, VA 23218Email: [email protected]://apps.lis.virginia.gov/sfb1/Senate/

senatorwebprofile.aspx?id=223District OfficeP.O. Box 2608Reston, VA 20195-0608Email: [email protected]

Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31)General Assembly BuildingP.O. Box 396Richmond, Va. [email protected]

U.S. House ofRepresentatives

The Herndon area is in the 10th and 11thcongressional districts, represented by U.S.Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10) and U.S.Rep. Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly’s (D-11).All members of the U.S.House of Represen-tatives are on the ballot this fall.

U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10)Washington, DC Office226 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: [202] 225-5136https://comstock.house.gov

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11)Washington, DC Office2238 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515Phone: 202-225-1492Annandale Office4115 Annandale Road, Ste. 103Annandale, VA 22003Phone: 703-256-3071

U.S. SenateMark Warner and Tim Kaine are Virginia’s

U.S. Senators.U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.)231 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510202-224-4024http://www.kaine.senate.gov/

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.)475 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510202-224-2023http://www.warner.senate.gov/Vienna Office8000 Towers Crescent DriveSuite 200Vienna, Virginia 22182703-442-0670

Herndon: Inside the Town and Fairfax County

2014-2016 Herndon Town Council: Steve Mitchell, Grace Wolf, SheilaOlem, Mayor Lisa Merkel, Vice Mayor Jennifer Baker, Dave Kirby,Jasbinder Singh.


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By Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr.

Chief of Police

Dear Community Mem-bers: The FairfaxCounty Police Department was establishedon July 1, 1940 and today we have an au-

thorized strength of 1,406 sworn law enforcementofficers. Our greatly engaged community exceeds 1.1million residents which continues to assist us in pre-venting and fighting crime, increasing the culture ofsafety to preserve the sanctity of life for all, and tokeep pace with rapid urbanization.

Your Police Department proactively undertook anindependent review of its use of force training, andrelated policies and procedures conducted by the Po-lice Executive Research Forum. A further review gen-erating additional change recommendations has beenconducted by the County’s Ad Hoc Police PracticesReview Commission. The core theme of change isadopting the philosophy of the sanctity of life in allwe do. As I have discussed in multiple public forumsto include the Public Safety Committee of the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors, your police departmentembraces reengineering the law enforcement pro-fession and we are proud to be national leaders trulyengaged with creating change with an engaged com-munity.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has en-dorsed our reengineering of the policies governingthe use of force which value the sanctity of humanlife.

The Police Department has adopted policies andpractices which utilize the Critical Decision MakingModel to ensure that all actions are proportionate,lawful, accountable, necessary, and ethical. Your Po-lice Department has mandated annual in-servicetraining on use of force critical decision-making be-cause the essential knowledge and skills are consid-ered “perishable,” therefore rendering training on anannual basis a necessity.

The final report issued by the Ad Hoc Commissionincluded recommendations made by its IndependentOversight and Investigations Subcommittee. Theserecommendations, the subject of current delibera-tion by the Public Safety Committee of the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors, propose the creationof a Police Auditor position and establishment of aCivilian Review Panel. The Police Department wel-comes immediate implementation of both as theymaximize accountability through transparency, andwill lead to higher levels of public trust and confi-

Greater Transparency in PolicingFairfax County Policeembrace change,sanctity of life for all.

dence in the Police Department.The Police Department is committed to enhancing

its transparency at all levels and we have establishedpolicies and procedures in coordination with theBoard of Supervisors to achieve maximum commu-nication with the communities we serve. Through-out the remainder of 2016 and into 2017 we willcontinue to reengineer our profession in many op-erational and administrative areas to achieve effec-tive change while increasing community engage-ment.

In 2014 the Police Department began a self-assess-ment process to align its policies and procedures tocomply with 484 national standards established bythe Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforce-ment Agencies (CALEA). The required on-site assess-ment was conducted by assessors from outside Vir-ginia in early 2016, and CALEA accredited status wasawarded on July 30, 2016.

The Police Department, along with the Commu-nity Services Board, other public safety agencies, andmental health advocates partnered to implement theDiversion First program which provides a viable jaildiversion alternative for those in mental health cri-sis. Our police officers receive Crisis InterventionTeam (CIT) training to prepare them to recognizewhen persons are experiencing a mental health cri-sis and how best to de-escalate such initial encoun-ters. Our CIT-trained officers now have the MerrifieldCrisis Response Center, as well as two Mobile CrisisUnits, enabling them to offer persons in crisis themental health services they may require.

Welcome to Fairfax County and we encourage youto engage with your Police Department as we all con-tinue to make our County a great place to live, work,play, and grow old. To learn more about the FairfaxCounty Police Department, please visit

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/

Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr.,Chief of Police.

Reston Farmers Market atLake Anne Plaza, founded in 1998, issponsored by the Fairfax CountyPark Authority. The market is openSaturday mornings 8 a.m. until 12noon through Nov. 12 (except Sept.24). Co-Market Managers are Fran &John Lovaas.

Reston Environmental Ac-tion REACT Is a nonprofitorganization of residents working tomake adopting green habits more

convenient. We organize both neighbor-hood and Reston-wide projects. Toencourage recycling, eco-friendly yardand garden care, greener transportationor energy conservation or to learn moreabout us, call 703-620-0151 or [email protected].

Assistance League of NorthernVirginia invites community membersto help pack food for its WeekendFood for Kids program. Program pro-vides nonperishable food over the

weekend to children who receive re-duced price meals during the schoolyear at Title I schools in Fairfax andPrince William Counties and the Cityof Alexandria.

The 2016-17 Kickoff event is at 10a.m. on Thursday, September 15 atDominion Virginia Power, 3072Centreville Road, in Herndon. Arriveat 9:30 a.m. to help with setup.Event contact Karen Amster:k a r e n a m s t e r @ a o l . c o m .www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org.

Community Notes



By Ken Moore

The Connection

The redevelopment of Herndon’sdowntown has been discussed,brainstormed and envisioned byCouncil’s for decades; in the

next few weeks, the current Council isscheduled to make a decision that impactsHerndon’s downtown forever.

Two developers gave competing propos-als for the redevelopment of 4.675 acres inhistoric downtown before a full CouncilChamber audience on June 8.

Residents offered their views on the pro-posals at the public hearings at the TownCouncil on Tuesday, June 14 and July 12.

The Town Council is expected to make aselection late this summer and anticipatesa comprehensive agreement will beawarded by the end of 2016.

Stout and Teague envision a hotel on thecorner of Center Street and Elden Street togo along with new residential condos indowntown Herndon.

Comstock Partners and Torti Gallas Part-ners envision 281 high quality apartmentsand 17,600 square feet of retail with walk-ways and plazas.

Both proposals offer an 18,000 squarefoot arts center as part of the project.

THE COUNCIL voted in May 2015, topurchase 1.67 acres of land in Herndon’shistoric downtown from Ashwell, LLC for$3.519 million that added to the three acresof downtown land it already owns.

“The Town of Herndon has been envision-ing a comprehensive redevelopment in ourdowntown for decades,” said Mayor LisaMerkel, around the time the Town pur-chased the property,

The purchase clears the way for a com-prehensive development project in thedowntown, in accordance with the Down-town Master Plan adopted by the TownCouncil in 2011.

“Until this purchase, however, we havebeen limited in our ability to effectivelyposition downtown Herndon for compre-hensive redevelopment, as much of the nec-essary land was under private ownership.”

The land is generally described as be-tween Station Street to the east, CenterStreet to the west, south of the W&OD Trail,and north of Elden Street.

MANY RESIDENTS are excited.“We look forward to seeing downtown

reach its full potential,” said RichardDowner.

“I am very excited that we have two re-ally wonderful plans in front of us,” saidSigne Friedrichs.

“We are terrifically excited about an18,000 square-foot arts center right in theheart of our downtown,” said Michael

O’Reilly.But some are concerned.“What we are doing now is putting high

density living in a very congested area. Howare we going to handle the traffic?” saidStephen Mundt.

“With 422 dedicated spots to parking, thatis potentially 422 people who are leavingevery morning and returning everyevening,” said Meghan Gallardo. “We’regoing to see a lot of traffic and I want tosee how that is going to be managed.”

“I have serious concern about the the vi-ability of a hotel in downtown Herndon,”said Julia Evans. “With all due respect tothe lovely town that I live in, Herndon isnot a destination that can support a bou-tique hotel.”

Some want to ensure the long-term suc-cess of Herndon’s future downtown.

“Comstock has a two-year timeline whileStout and Teague has a five-year phasedtimeline,” said Arthur Nachman. “We’ve justbeen through the Great Recession,” he said.“Markets can change unexpectedly. … Wecould be left with a half finished project.”

“Shorter construction period and con-struction costs make it better for everybody,especially for the existing business commu-nity,” said Downer. “Comstock promises tomaintain and program their whole proposedarea while Stout and Teague passes all thisresponsibility to the Town and also the costof doing that.”

Said Nachman: “Time is the killer of alldeals. We need to have a plan that can becompleted quickly from start to finish.”

See http://www.herndon-va.gov/depart-ments/communications-economic-develop-ment/economic-development/herndon-downtown-redevelopment-project-rfp

Mayor’s Race andTown Council

For the first time in its history, Herndonwill vote for the Mayor and members of itsTown Council in the Fall rather than duringa special Town election in the Spring.

Herndon’s Town Council adopted an or-dinance March 10, 2015 so Herndon’s nextTown election will be held in November2016.

Herndon’s local elections had taken placein May since the Town was incorporated in1879.

At Herndon precincts, between 75-80percent of registered voters turned out forthe November 2012 presidential electionyear, and approximately 38-45 percentturned out during the midterm elections inNovember 2010, according to town records.In general, 20-25 percent of registered vot-ers turnout for elections when they are inMay.

Hundreds voiced opinions during four

public hearings in November and Decem-ber and by email and written testimony tothe Council.

Some residents remained convinced thattown elections should be separate from fed-eral and state elections to allow focus ontown issues.

“Change is really hard. It’s hard in busi-ness, it’s hard in personal life, it’s hard inpolicy. It’s really hard so I absolutely recog-nize that. But the cornerstone of democracyis participation,” said Jennifer Baker, vicemayor on the Council.

“May (elections) made a lot of sense fora long time. But we’ve done a lot of researchand because of that I feel very convincedthat we now know November will be betterchoice going forward,” she said.

Council SeatsCurrent Councilmember Jasbinder Singh

announced at the end of June that he willrun against Mayor Lisa Merkel for theTown’s Mayor position in the upcoming Nov.8 election.

Candidates for Mayor and the six TownCouncil seats for the 2017-2018 term an-nounced their intent to run.

Candidates for the six Town Council seatsfor the 2017-2018 term include Jennifer K.Baker, Jeffrey L. Davidson, Signe V.Friedrichs, Connie H. Hutchinson, David“Dave” A. Kirby, William J. “Bill” McKenna,Sheila A. Olem, Roland B. Taylor and GraceHan Wolf.

Baker, Kirby, Olem and Wolf serve on thecurrent Town Council. Steve Mitchell is notrunning for reelection.

RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN who areeligible but not registered to vote must doso by Oct. 17, 2016 to vote in the town elec-tion.

Register online at www.vote.virginia.gov,or return a completed application post-marked or delivered to the General Regis-trar, 12000 Government Center Parkway,Suite 323, Fairfax, Virginia, 22035-0081.

Voter registration forms and absenteeballot applications also are available in theTown Clerk’s office, 777 Lynn Street,Herndon, 703-435-6804,[email protected].

Silver Looks GoldenHerndon Station is part of Phase 2 of the

Silver Line, running to Dulles Airport andbeyond into Loudoun County, which is now30 percent complete, and scheduled to beoperational within the next five years.

See http://www.dullesmetro.com/silver-line-stations/herndon/

“There aren’t many towns that can getinvolved in projects like this,” said MayorLisa Merkel.

The entire Silver Line will be a 23-mileextension of the existing Metrorail systemfrom East Falls Church, through Tysons andReston, and eventually to WashingtonDulles International Airport west intoLoudoun County.

The Herndon Town Council approved 38acres to be set aside for its future Metrostop in February 2012. The Herndon MetroArea Station Plan envisions: a mix of retail,hotel, office and residential space, to in-clude 3.2 million net square feet of addi-tional commercial floor area and 2,400dwellings by 2035; a promenade, pedes-trian and bicycle-friendly trails and en-hancements, and recreational amenities;premier office space; parking garages withshort-term spaces for kiss-and-ride passen-gers; and pull-offs along Herndon Parkwayfor vehicles dropping off and picking uppassengers.

“We passed a resolution in February ad-vocating for the County to put a CirculatorBus route for Phase II because we want ourresidents to get to the Metro without hav-ing to get in the car,” Mayor Merkel said.“If we have reliable, frequent transit op-tions, people will use it.”

Merkel wants everything in place by thetime the Silver Line’s doors open to Herndonin four or so years.

“People are going to establish their com-muting patterns on that first day,” Merkelsaid. “We are working with Fairfax Countybecause we do want to be ready on dayone.”

Junction Square/Tradition Homes

Monroe and Elden and Nachman WayGroundbreaking is anticipated for Octo-

ber, including 2,000 square feet of retailspace, five mixed use units whose retailfronts will front Elden Street and 18townhouses. The Town Council approvedthe rezoning of the property in December2014.

New Fire StationHerndon’s new station at 680 Spring

Street, a $13.35 million project fundedthrough a bond referendum that FairfaxCounty voters approved in November 2014,is anticipated to be completed in the Fall.

The 14,500 square-foot fire station at 680Spring Street will be a two-story facility withbelow-grade parking.

A temporary fire station has been con-structed at 791 Elden Street so Fire andRescue can maintain service during con-struction.

The former fire station on Spring Streetwas the oldest stations in operation inFairfax County.

See two proposals for Herndon’s future downtown at www.herndon-va.gov/downtownrfp.

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sufficiency. Currently Shelter House isseeking monetary, item and time dona-tions. www.shelterhouse.org/.

LINK: LinkAgainst Hunger

LINK is an all volunteer Christian or-ganization that provides emergencyfood and financial assistance to familiesliving in Herndon, Sterling andAshburn. They were established in 1972and have been partnering withchurches, businesses, schools, scoutgroups and individuals to help providefood to families in need. Volunteers areneeded to pick up food from area stores,schools and businesses, pack food forfamilies, deliver food, help in our pan-try and distribute food to variouslocations. They also rescue food at areaschools in Fairfax and Loudoun countyand need volunteers during schoolhours. Their Mobile Food Pantry is heldon the second Tuesday of each month inSterling and volunteers are needed from12:30 - 3 p.m. 703-437-1776 orwww.linkagainsthunger.org.

Northern VirginiaTechnology Council

A not-for-profit that functions simi-larly to a chamber of commerce for techcompanies, providing resources andnetworking opportunities for tech busi-nesses; offices are in Herndon.www.nvtc.org or 703-904-7878.

Herndon VillageNetwork

The Herndon Village Network is dedi-cated to assisting Herndon area seniorsage in place. Their focus at this time ison providing free transportation forHerndon seniors to medical appoint-ments, social engagements, or shopping.They welcome volunteers and those inneed of transportation to visit theirw e b s i t ewww.herndonvillagenetwork.org, emailt h e [email protected] call 703-375-9439 for more informa-tion.

Assistance Leagueof Northern Virginia

An all-volunteer organization thatclothes, feeds, educates and nurturesthose in need. Working through six el-ementary schools and Inova FairfaxHospital, Assistance League touches the

lives 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

More Area Nonprofits

The League ofWomen Voters of theFairfax Area

The League of Women Voters of theFairfax Area LWVFA is a volunteer orga-nization composed of passionate menand women who are dedicated to mak-ing democracy work. It encouragesactive participation by citizens, but itdoes not support or endorse candidates.It conducts studies of important commu-nity issues, has monthly meetingsduring which members discuss these is-sues, and uses education and advocacyto influence public policy, at the locallevel, in the interest of the public. It con-ducts candidate forums so that citizenscan ask the candidates questions, candi-dates can answer those questions andalso interact directly with the public.LWVFA also registers voters and pro-vides them with unbiased informationabout the voting process, issues of inter-est, and elections. To learn more aboutthis organization or to join please go toits website, www.lwv-fairfax.org.

Affordable HousingCorporation (AHC)

AHC Inc., a nonprofit developer ofaffordable housing, operates throughoutnorthern Virginia and the Baltimorearea to provide quality homes for fami-lies and individuals making between 30and 60 percent of the middle income fortheir area. AHC also offers services forresidents and homeownership opportu-nities. 703-486-0626 orwww.ahcinc.org/index.html.

Committeefor HelpingOthers CHO

CHO is an organization committed toproviding “simple, loving charity” tothose in need in Vienna, Dunn Loring,and Merrifield. CHO is currently seekingvolunteer drivers for their furniture andtransportation programs. 703-281-7614or www.cho-va.com.

Family PASSFamily PASS strives to step in before

families lose their housing and to helphomeless families regain housing andbecome self-sufficient by providingrental subsidies assistance, extensivecase management and other aid includ-ing access to education, job training,child care, food, transportation, healthcare, help with children’s issues andcounseling. Volunteer opportunities in-clude positions as drivers, food driveorganizers and tutors. 703-242-6474 orhttp://familypassfairfax.org/.

So OthersMight Eat

SOME is a 46-year-old organizationbased in the Washington D.C.area withchurch partnerships throughout North-ern Virginia.

SOME works to meet the immediatedaily needs of needy adults and childrenwith food, clothing and health care, withthe goal of breaking the cycle ofhomelessness by offering services suchas affordable housing, job training, ad-diction treatment and counseling to thepoor, the elderly and individuals withmental illness.

202.797.8806 or www.some.org/

.

Pathway HomesEstablished in 1980, Pathway Homes

focuses on providing housing and sup-port services to individuals with seriousmental illnesses, aiming to help theseindividuals reach their full potential andlead stable lives. They offer both in-home programs, semi-independenthouses and assisted living facilities. Vol-unteer opportunities include one on oneinteraction, group work and [email protected], 703-876-0390, www.pathwayhomes.org.

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GrandInvolve is recruit-ing older adults as vol-unteers who would

like to become mentors, read-ing and math helpers, and class-room helpers. Thisintergenerational volunteerprogram has been successful inbringing many new volunteersto our Title 1 Elementaryschools.If you’d like to have a reward-

GrandInvolve Seeks Volunteersing volunteering experience,with flexible hours and varyingresponsibilities, join us at oneof 5 schools this year. Schoolswith the GrandInvolve programare located in Springfield,Lincolnia, the Route 1 area ofAlexandria, Chantilly andHerndon. For more informa-tion, contact one of the teammembers [email protected]



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By Joan O’Bryan

The Connection

Despite the fierce Herndon-SouthLakes high schools rivalry,Herndonites and Restonianshave more in common than

they do differences. Not the least of which,residents from both towns share a lively andvibrant social scene.

It’s gotten to the point where point of resi-dence says little about which locations ap-peal to you. While the towns aren’t quitecombined enough yet to merit a“Brangelina”-style celebrity nickname (nordoes it quite have the right ring: Hernston?Resdon?), there’s no denying that togetherthey are much more than the sum of theirparts. The benefit of living in Herndon isevery Reston attraction, and vice versa.

No matter the town you’re currently ten-anting, the following highlights are opento you. There’s something for everyone,from wild adventure to peaceful walk-about. Whether you’re new to the area orjust visiting, make sure you fill your week-ends with one (or all!) of these.

Make a Splash at theWater Mine in LakeFairfax Park

Lake Fairfax Park has it all: the epony-mous lake, mountain-biking trails, grills andpicnic table. But in one significant featuredoes it go above and beyond. Inside itsbounds is the popular local water park, theWater Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole.

The Water Mine is filled to the brim with

aquatic adventure. There’s an interactivewater playground, a lazy river, and slidesof all lengths and inclines for the adventur-ous aquanaut. Rob Robinson, 40, was wait-ing in line with Nikki, 35, and Laila, 20months. According to Robinson, it’s a “goodplace to bring elementary aged children.Basically, it’s safe and secure for them. Thehighest depth is four feet, it’s family-ori-ented.” Most importantly, “you can bring ina cooler and have your own snacks,” a bigbonus for any family on a trip.

In a nearby pavilion, Melvin Jones, 69,and Aaron Greene, 71, set up for theChantilly Baptist Annual Sunday SchoolPicnic. They were expecting a crowd of atleast one hundred people. Jones appreci-ates the convenience and congeniality ofhaving an event at Lake Fairfax. “It’s beau-tiful out here. Whenever we get this spotright up in here, it’s beautiful. We’ve got agood view, nice facility, nice accommoda-tions.” Added Greene, “it’s a good centralpoint, it’s easy to set up, and the kids willbe saying, ‘hey, we need to go to the waterpark!’”

Shop and Dine atReston Town Center

Where once stood a humble cow pasture,now stands the archetype for the quicklydeveloping architectural phenomenon, “Ur-ban Light.” Urban light aims to bring thebest of both words: all of the commercialbenefits of a city center with all of the per-sonality of a small-town main street. Only26 years old, Reston Town Center has rap-idly become the heart of the area’s socialscene.

Ask any group of locals to name their fa-vorite part about Reston Town Center, andyou’ll be swamped by a chorus of enthusi-astic answers. In addition to high-end shop-ping and dining, RTC, in the local parlance,is chock full of events and activities.

There are public art installations, such asthe one currently featuring work by Ameri-can sculpture artist Patrick Dougherty.Happy hour sales attract young profession-als, eager to network over craft beers andfancy wine. Sunday mornings, sporty types

meet for public fitness classes in the pavil-ion. Parents appreciate Bow Tie Cinemas’convenient central location, perfect fordropping off a tween date while retainingthe appropriate “embarrassment-free-ra-dius” by shopping next door.

As the year proceeds, each new holidayand season is met by the appropriatehoopla: parades, ice skating, sing-alongs,and more. Visitors can find the completeevents list by visitingwww.restontowncenter.com.

As Gigi Harwell, 64, a longtimeHerndonite, says: “Every city, every towntries to replicate the Reston Town Center.They can not do it! I’ve been to differentareas, and they can not do what RestonTown Center has done. And that’s what Ilike about it.”

Visit the Past inDowntown Herndon

Whereas Reston Town Center has a fre-netic energy to match its newish birth,Downtown Herndon’s more mellow vibebefits its aged stature. Herndon wasfounded as a settlement in 1858, but be-gan truly thriving with the arrival of theWO&D railroad in the early twentieth cen-tury. Easy come, easy go: in 1968 the rail-road was converted into a hike-and-biketrail, and with it came the transformationfrom industrial stop to small-town feel.

Downtown Herndon remains proud of itshistory. The old train station was convertedto the Herndon Depot Museum. Inside israilroad memorabilia, artifacts fromHerndon’s yore, and information on thetown’s namesake, Captain William LewisHerndon. Nearby is a decommissioned redcaboose, cheerfully clambered on by chil-dren peeking into the past.

Historical pride aside, modern Herndonhas much to brag about as well. There’s adelightful collection of ethnic restaurants.The red brick architecture is pleasing, cre

Vibrant City Living, Small Town LifeLiving in the Reston-Herndon area meansyou don’t have to pickjust one!

Some of the Reston Runners members gather at Reston Town Center toenjoy post-run breakfast.

Tents at the Reston Farmers Market frame the Lake Anne water fountain. The crowd starts to fill in at Herndon’s Friday Night Live.

Photos by Joan O’Bryan/The Connection


Long-time Residents to Newcomers

What’s the Best Part of Living in the Area?—Joan O’Bryan

Kathy Blystone, 56, 32 years in Herndon:“I like downtown Herndon because it’s fun to take friends to the Breeze and

different restaurants. After Friday Night Live the Breeze puts on a big thing. Wejust really like the atmosphere. It’s inviting.”

Chrissie Constable, 34, and son Cooper, 4 1/2, 5 months inHerndon:

“Friday Night Live is a lot of fun! Our neighbors told us about it. They comealmost every week. So we come for a few songs until the kids get tired and havea great night out!”

ManfredBoerhinger, 69,16 years inReston:

“In Reston,everything works.This is number one.Bus, police, bank-ing, restaurants. Ilived in Switzerlandthree years. I don’twant to say thatthis is Switzerland,but the perfectionis amazing. I’m afan of the U.S.government, including the Virginia state government. This is perfect. My brotherand sister were here from Germany and we were sitting here (in Reston TownCenter), he looked around and said, ‘Manfred, now I understand why you nevercame home again.’”

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See How to Vote, Page 13

FAIRFAX COUNTY:While the Presidential election will take

top billing, every seat in the U.S. Congressis on the ballot, with one hotly contestedrace in Northern Virginia.

In Fairfax County, voters will decidewhether to enact a four percent meals tax,a topic voters will hear a lot more about incoming weeks.

The Town of Herndon will have its firstNovember election, moving from May inpast elections, with the office of Mayor andsix Town Council seats on the ballot.

Fairfax County voters will decide on threebond questions, including $120 million intransportation bonds for Metro; $107 mil-lion in bonds for parks; and $85 million forbuilding and renovating senior and commu-nity centers, and homeless shelters. Moreat http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bond/

Absentee Voting inPerson in FairfaxCounty

Voting begins Sept. 23, and with recordturnout possible, voting early if you qualifyis a good choice.

There are 19 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. http://elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/ab-sentee-voting/index.html

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. Then you willneed to apply for an absentee ballot. Note:If you vote absentee in-person you will fillout the application when you arrive at thein-person absentee location (see locationsbelow). Voting absentee by mail? Read be-low for the process of applying for yourmail-in ballot.

You can now apply for an absentee ballotonline with the state’s new Citizen Portal.You will need your Social Security Numberand information on your Virginia Driver’sLicense to complete the application. Infor-mation is also provided on how to apply ifyou do not have a driver’s license.

Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 23Fairfax County Government Center, Con-

ference Room 2/3,12000 Government Center Parkway,

Fairfax, 22035Weekday Schedule:❖ Sept. 23 to Oct. 14, Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Closed, Mon-day, Oct. 10, Columbus Day.

❖ Oct. 17 to Nov. 4, Monday - Friday, 8a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday Schedule: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29and November 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 isthe last day to absentee vote in-person.

Absentee Voting at Satellite LocationsSaturday Schedule: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

and Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Weekday Schedule: Oct. 17 to Nov. 4,

Monday - Friday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Satellite Voting Locations:❖ Providence Community Center - 3001

Vaden Dr., Fairfax, 22031❖ Franconia Governmental Center - 6121

Franconia Rd., Alexandria, 22310❖ McLean Governmental Center - 1437

Balls Hill Rd., Community Room, McLean,22101

❖ North County Governmental Center,1801 Cameron Glen Dr., CommunityRooms, Reston, 20190

❖ West Springfield Governmental Center- 6140 Rolling Rd., Springfield, 22152

❖ Mason Governmental Center - 6507Columbia Pike, Annandale, 22003

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

❖ Sully Governmental Center - 4900Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, 20151

❖ Lorton Library - 9520 Richmond Hwy.,Lorton, 22079 SATURDAYS ONLY (ClosedWeekdays)

Ballot Question,Meals Tax

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mealstax/Fairfax County voters will vote yes or no

on establishing a 4 percent meals tax. TheConnection will publish stories and lettersin coming weeks on both sides of this issue.

QUESTION:State law authorizes counties, cities, and

towns to levy a tax on prepared food andbeverages, commonly called a “meals tax,”

subject to certain restrictions. Most coun-ties, including Fairfax County, may levy ameals tax only if the voters approve the taxby referendum.

The question presented in this referen-dum asks Fairfax County voters whether theBoard of Supervisors should be authorizedto levy a meals tax, at a rate not to exceedfour percent of the amount charged for thetaxable food and beverages.

70 percent of the net revenues would bededicated to Fairfax County Public Schools;30 percent of the net revenues would bededicated to County services, capital im-provements and property tax relief.

The question also states that the Boardof Supervisors’ reason for seeking author-ity to impose a meals tax is to reduce thecounty’s dependence on real estate taxes.Currently, nearly 65 percent of FairfaxCounty’s General Fund budget relies uponreal estate taxes. State law limits what thecounty can tax and how it may otherwiseraise revenue. Almost 90 percent of FairfaxCounty non-property tax revenues arecapped, limited, or controlled by the state.A meals tax would give the County a newsource of revenue, which would help diver-sify the County’s revenue base. At the maxi-mum four percent tax rate, a meals taxwould generate an estimated $99 millionper year, with a significant percentage paidby non-county residents.

A number of area jurisdictions alreadyimpose a meals tax, including ArlingtonCounty, the cities of Alexandria, FallsChurch, and Fairfax, and the towns ofHerndon and Vienna.

Four Bond Questionshttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bond/

TRANSPORTATION BONDS, Yes or No

Shall the Board of Supervisors of FairfaxCounty, Virginia, contract a debt, borrowmoney and issue bonds, in addition to bondspreviously authorized for transportationimprovements and facilities, in the maxi-mum aggregate principal amount of $120million to finance Fairfax County’s share,under the Washington Metropolitan AreaTransit Authority Compact, of the cost ofconstructing, reconstructing, improving andacquiring transportation improvements andfacilities, including capital costs of land,transit facilities, rolling stock and equip-ment in the Washington metropolitan area,and to finance improvements to primaryand secondary State highways and ancil-lary related improvements and facilities?

PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES BONDS,Yes or No

Shall the Board of Supervisors of FairfaxCounty, Virginia, contract a debt, borrowmoney and issue bonds, in addition to bondspreviously authorized for parks and parkfacilities, in the maximum aggregate prin-cipal amount of $107,000,000: (i)$94,700,000 principal amount to financethe Fairfax County Park Authority’s cost toacquire, construct, develop and equip ad-ditional parks and park facilities, to preserveopen-space land, and to develop and im-prove existing parks and park facilities; and(ii) $12,300,000 principal amount forFairfax County’s contribution to the North-ern Virginia Regional Park Authority to ac-quire, construct, develop and equip parksand park facilities?

HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY DE-VELOPMENT BONDS, Yes or No

Shall the Board of Supervisors of FairfaxCounty, Virginia, contract a debt, borrowmoney and issue bonds in the maximum ag-gregate principal amount of $85,000,000to provide funds to finance the cost of hu-man services facilities and community de-velopment facilities, including the construc-tion and reconstruction of community cen-ters and shelters and the acquisition of landand equipment or interests therein?

❖ Replace the Sully Senior Center and abuild new Lorton Community Center ($37million)

❖ Renovate, expand or replace four emer-gency shelters for people who are home-less: Patrick Henry, Embry Rucker, EleanorKennedy, and Bailey’s ($48 million)

Virginia Voter IDVirginia has a stringent voter identifica-

tion requirement, plan to bring photo iden-tification with you to vote, whether that isabsentee or on Election Day.

Among accepted ID: valid VirginiaDriver’s License or Identification Card; validVirginia DMV issued Veteran’s ID card; validU.S. Passport; other government-issuedphoto identification cards issued by the U.S.Government, the Commonwealth of Vir

Upcoming DeadlinesOn Election Day Polls are open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.To determine whether you are eligible and registered to vote in this election,

visit the Virginia Department of Elections website at http://elections.virginia.gov/ or call Fairfax Elections office at 703-222-0776.

❖ Sept. 23: In-Person Absentee Voting Begins http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absentee.htm

❖ Oct. 17: Voter Registration Deadline - In-Person: 5 p.m., Onlinewww.vote.virginia.gov 11:59 p.m.

❖ Nov. 1: Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot by Mail, Fax, Email orOnline: 5 p.m.

❖ Nov. 5: Final Day for In-Person Absentee Voting❖ Nov. 8: Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: 7 p.m.For more information on voting in Fairfax County:Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY 711Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725Email: [email protected] Officer Info: 703-324-4735, TTY 711

ON THE BALLOT in Fairfax County:❖ President and Vice President❖ U.S. House of Representatives, 8th, 10th, or 11th District❖ Meal Tax Referendum❖ Three Proposed County Bond Questions❖ Two Proposed Constitutional Amendments

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


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Newcomers &

Community Guide

ginia, or a political subdivisionof the Commonwealth; valid col-lege or university student photoidentification card from an insti-tution of higher education locatedin Virginia; valid student ID issuedby a public school or private schoolin Virginia displaying a photo; em-ployee identification card contain-ing a photograph of the voter andissued by an employer of the voterin the ordinary course of theemployer’s business.

Any registered voter who doesnot have one of the required formsof identification can apply for afree Virginia Voter Photo Identifi-cation from any general registrar’soffice in the Commonwealth. Vot-ers applying for the Virginia VoterPhoto ID complete the VirginiaVoter Photo Identification CardApplication, have their picturetaken, and sign the digital signa-ture pad. Once the application isprocessed, the card will be maileddirectly to the voter.

A voter who does not bring anacceptable photo ID to the pollswill be offered a provisional bal-lot.

Provisional Ballot Processfor Voters Who ArriveWithout Identification

If you arrive at your pollingplace on Election Day without anacceptable form of photo identifi-cation, don’t panic or give up. Youwill be given the opportunity tovote a provisional ballot. Aftercompleting the provisional ballot,the individual voting will be givenwritten instructions from the elec-tion officials on how to submit acopy of his/her identification sothat his/her vote can be counted.

A voter will have until noon onthe Friday following the electionto deliver a copy of the identifica-tion to the local electoral board orto appear in person to apply for aVirginia Voter Photo ID Card. Vot-ers may submit a copy of their IDvia fax, email, in-person submis-sion, or through USPS or commer-cial delivery service. Please notethat the copy of the ID must bedelivered to the electoral board bynoon on Friday, or the provisionalballot cannot be counted.

Also by noon on Friday follow-ing the election, the voter mayappear in-person in the office ofthe general registrar, in the local-ity in which the provisional ballotwas cast, and apply for a VirginiaVoter Photo ID Card. At thecompletion of the application pro-cess, the voter may request a Tem-porary Identification Document.This document may be providedto the electoral board to suffice theidentification requirement.

ConstitutionalAmendments

Two proposed Virginia Constitu-tional Amendments will also be onthe ballot:

Ballot Question 1: Should Ar-ticle I of the Constitution of Vir-ginia be amended to prohibit anyagreement or combination be-tween an employer and a laborunion or labor organizationwhereby (i) nonmembers of theunion or organization are deniedthe right to work for the employer,(ii) membership to the union ororganization is made a conditionof employment or continuation ofemployment by such employer, or(iii) the union or organization ac-quires an employment monopolyin any such enterprise?

The proposed amendmentplaces the provisions of Virginia’sright to work law into the Consti-tution of Virginia. While Virginialaw may be amended by any fu-ture General Assembly, a constitu-tional prohibition can only bechanged by a future constitutionalamendment approved by the vot-ers.

Ballot Question 2: Shall theConstitution of Virginia beamended to allow the General As-sembly to provide an option to thelocalities to exempt from taxationthe real property of the survivingspouse of any law-enforcementofficer, firefighter, search and res-cue personnel, or emergencymedical services personnel whowas killed in the line of duty,where the surviving spouse occu-pies the real property as his or herprincipal place of residence andhas not remarried?

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ating a picturesque view for happy ice-cream lickers sitting on the scattering ofbenches.

Probably the most popular location to visitis the Great Harvest Bread Company. “Theygive you free samples. My grandkids lovethat. We go sit on the bench outside andfeed the birds and eat the bread for break-fast,” says resident Sue Pugh. Wild life andlocals alike are fans of Herndon’s culinarychef d’oeuvre.

Stretch Your Legs onthe W&OD Trail orthe Paths AroundWalker Nature Center

The W&OD trail used to be the Washing-ton and Old Dominion railway line duringthe heyday of the steam engine. Now it’s a45 mile-long asphalt bike trail that passesthrough the heart of Downtown Herndonand right next to Reston Town Center.

Parts of the trail are quiet and empty; inother sections the ground practically humswith the whizzing of bicycles and the pat-ter of jogging feet. At select intervals arebenches and water fountains for exercise-junkies needing a break. The Reston Run-ners are big fans of the Green Lizard Cy-cling shop, which according to general con-sensus, has the best espresso in the area.Coffees and smoothies refuel hikers andbikers, as the Green Lizard mechanics gettheir machines into tip-top shape.

Not everyone uses the W&OD to get inshape. Matt Kim, 18, recently went for ashort walk along the trail with his youngerbrother, Daniel,10. Forget the scenery, themain attraction was “the small birdPokemons and rats” (officially, Pidgeys andRattatas) available for the hunting. Yes,that’s right: the W&OD is the perfect placeto play Pokemon Go. Matt says that he andhis little brother appreciate the trail for itsconvenience and safety, since “he (Daniel)

can’t really cross roads that much by him-self, so I guess just being able to walk in asafe, car-free environment is good for him.”

For kids whose digital wildlife spottinginspires a return to nature, the Walker Na-ture Center runs various environmentaleducation programs. Almost no age is tooyoung; Reston’s littlest members have a pro-gram dedicated specifically to them “Babesin the Woods” for ages 18-35 months. Adultscan learn about subjects such wormcomposting or fall container planting inassorted programs.

The Walker Nature Center also acts as ahub for the myriad walking and runningpaths that spiral through Reston. There ex-ists 1,300 acres of open space in the town,and the center has the low-down on eachand every one of them. Walking the trails isfree; programs are fee-based. More infor-mation at www.reston.org

Look Your Food inthe Eye at Frying PanPark

The evocative name surely unnerves thepigs and cattle living there, but they havenothing to fear from Frying Pan Park. It’swhere they go next that involves culinaryequipment. The farm today operates as a“frozen in time” historical park, showingmodern day city-dwellers the agriculturallife their grandparents might have enjoyed.

There’s a barn filled with antique farm-ing equipment and more ancient thrashersand plows scattered about the property. AtKidwell Farm, children can get to know drafthorses, goats, chickens, sheep, and rabbits.Especially exciting is the new litter of babypiglets, fourteen in all, as proudly shownoff by Lily Dunham, 18, a freshman begin-ning her veterinary study at NVCC. Somewill be bought by local farms, others willgo to young 4-H participants, and a luckyfew will stay at the Park, living in styes likeHogwarts and Hammelot. Every so often,the farm will have a presidential guest: thepardoned Thanksgiving turkey, saved fromthe White House table, will peck happily atthe Virginian soil.

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Franceska Villamil, 3, and her brother Lucas, 1, chase chickens at FryingPan Park.

Shoppers stroll through the Lake Anne Village Center as the RestonFarmers Market bustles.

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On weekdays there are often school trips,but events at the park run the gamut frombirthday parties to free bluegrass concerts.Seasonal events include the Easter EggHunt, a Scarecrow Making Workshop, andChristmas on the Farm. If you go Fridaymornings, you’ll be able to participate in awagon ride driven by the knowledgeablevolunteer Jeff Smith. He’ll tell you whathappens to the milk, why not to eat theFarm’s corn, and if you’re lucky, where Fry-ing Pan Park got its funny name.

Wei Lu, 52, enjoys watching the horsesas they practice for equestrian competitions.He’s a big fan of the park and especially theold John Deere equipment. According to Lu,“it’s kind of rustic, but it’s very precious.”

Spend Time in LakeAnne Village Center

When Robert E. Simon, Jr., broke groundon his marvelous utopian settlement, hisfirst project was carving out the 30-acreLake Anne. Along its edges, he built thebeautiful Lake Anne Village Center. He en-visioned a thriving, European-style city cen-ter, where residents could sit sippingcappuccinos and admire the sparkling rain-bows made by the lake’s blustering foun-tain.

Residents have stayed true to theirfounder’s vision. Today, the center thrivesas shoppers visit its locally-owned busi-nesses - no chains allowed! There’s an artgallery, restaurants, community center, andthe Reston Historic Trust & Museum for thehistorically inclined. There’s even a“nanobrewery” (one size smaller than thepopular microbrewery craze sweeping thenation). Lake Anne Brew House sells small-batch, hand-crafted beers with names likeLake Anne Skinny Dip Kolsch and RestonRed Ale.

Residents and visitors enjoy sitting aroundthe fountain in the middle of the plaza. “Ilove it. The first time I visited with my girl-friend and I thought, this is great! My sonwould love this; he’s six years old. And Ilove the kettlecorn. The atmosphere is greatnear the water. And it’s friendly and goodfor kids,” according to McLean resident

Wendy Ko, 35. Her son, Alex, 6, is a big fanof the fountain, but not without reserva-tions: “It has lots of splashes, but it’s notvery deep.” That didn’t stop him from get-ting soaked, in the company of about tenof his peers.

On Saturday mornings, the village cen-ter is filled with hustle and bustle as theReston Farmer’s Market sets up. TinaBarrett, 79, has been a Herndon residentsince 1960 and is a farmer’s market en-thusiast: “The Reston farmer’s market isgreat. It has everything, vegetables, peopleselling wares. You name it, they have itthere!” True to her word, you can get ev-erything from vegan burgers to women’sclothing while walking in the bright sun-shine.

Last but not least, the water feature itselfprovides residents with entertainment. SurfReston rents paddleboards and offers les-sons. For the uninitiated, paddleboardingis a water sport where one stands on a long,flat surfboard and uses an oar to propeloneself through the water. The Reston As-sociation also provides hourly boat rentalsfor those who prefer their water sports witha lower center of gravity.

Work Out and MakeFriends with RestonRunners

What’re the Reston Runners all about? Ina word, breakfast. According to MaryGoebel, 69, “we run so we can eat!”

The running and walking group gets to-gether every Saturday and Sunday morn-ing. They run or walk, depending on pref-erence, a pre-assigned route pausing fordrinks at strategically spaced water stations.Afterwards, they’ll gather in a sweaty circleat Reston Town Center and enjoy coffee andcompany.

These athletes span multiple generations,from college students home for the sum-mer to senior citizens. In addition to pro-viding running routes, the group is an ex-cellent place to meet people and make

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friends. Manfred Boehringer,69, has been with the Runnersfor seven years now.

“It’s actually my life now. Imeet people to run, to bike, toski. I retired in 2009 and sincethen this has been my socialworld. We even went to the zooyesterday. The best thing aboutReston Runners is that we haveall kinds of people. It’s easy,Reston Runners is very open.”

Beyond visiting the zoo,Reston Runners do a variety ofevents and trips together. Walk-ing the Camino de Santiago inSpain and along Hadrian’s wallin England are just two of manyinternational trips that John Nusbaum, 72, remem-bers fondly.

Anna Newcomb, 52, an ex-president of the group,touts their niche programs. Previous years have fea-tured Youth in Motion, a running program for kidsages 2-12. Currently she helps organize the women’straining program. The “Couch to 5k” program helpsbeginner female athletes train for their first 5,000meter race. Women receive mentoring from previ-ous program participants, and learn the basics aboutrunning culture. “It’s a very popular program amonga lot of people who have just started to run. There’salso a little education every week, about clothing ornutrition or whatever has to do with entering intothe athletic world. It’s a very sweet program.”

Saturdays and Sundays are thestaple runs, but at different pointsin the year there are Wednesdaynight trainings, Tuesday/Thursdayevening runs, and Tuesday/Thurs-day morning meet-ups. More in-formation can be found atwww.restonrunners.org.

Listen to LiveMusic at FridayNight Live andConcerts on theTown

Rock and roll has never been sofamily friendly. On the Town Greenin Downtown Herndon, little onesbounce to the live music as par-ents recline in lawn chairs. FridayNight Live has been Herndon’s goto outdoor summer concert seriesfor over twenty years.

Though the median age skewselementary, that’s not to say there’snothing for adults. StephanieHarrison, 28, has been attendingfor five straight years. What bringsher? “Good beer and good music.”What else do you need?

And if you didn’t get enoughmusic on Friday night, never fear.Herndon starts the weekend;Reston finishes it. Concerts on theTown at Reston Town Center pro-vide another night of live listenin’.


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Randy Boone, 56, attends the series every sum-mer. He’s a fan of the variety. “Jazz, fusion, everyyear it’s something different. You could get rock, youget reggae, just the different variety of music is nice.It’s always good music.” However, he warns that allvisitors should come prepared. Be sure to bring alawn chair, water, and a snack!

Unfortunately for recent comers, both of these se-ries have their last shows this upcoming weekend,August 26 and 27.

Kicking yourself for having missed out on greatmusic? Fret not. (See what I did there?) JamBrewbrings local bands back to the Town Green beginningFriday, Sept. 2 and carrying on throughout the month.

Photo by By Joan O’Bryan/The Connection

Walkers stroll by the Herndon Depot Museum on the W&ODtrail.

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Photo by Joan O’Bryan/The Connection

Laura Thomas works at the Reston museum.

Laura Thomas, 83, 49 years in Reston“People come from across the country to learn firsthand about

the vision that (Robert E.) Simon had. People come from abroadto see this, because it was so innovative and has become so suc-cessful. (In 1967) there was very little here. It was very small. Wemoved to Hunters Woods but there was nothing really. You didn’thave street lights. Everything changed. I like change and growth.What has not changed is people continue to come here with basi-cally the same philosophy as they came in 1967. They want some-thing that is good for families, good for economic growth, so-phisticated, and worthy of families. And that’s why they come.”


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

An Insider’s Guide to

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,

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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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ParksA Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the

Great Falls, Reston & Herndon Areas

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Map Number Park NameAddress, CityProperty Class

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

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

FallsDistrict Park

28 Windermere11000 Georgetown Pike, Great FallsCommunity Park

29 Lockmeade1104 Riva Ridge Drive, Great FallsCommunity Park

30 Lexington Estates10401 Shesue Street, Great FallsNeighborhood Park

31 Colvin Run MillSite

10017 Colvin RunRoad, Great Falls

Cultural Resource Park

32 The TurnerFarm

925 Springvale Road,Great Falls

Community Park

33 Great FallsGrange

9818 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls

Community Park

34 Riverbend8700 Potomac Hill

Street, Great FallsMultiple Resource Park


Newcomers &

Community Guide

ONGOINGTake a Break Concert Series. 7-9 p.m.

Thursdays/ Aug. 25 - Sept. 1 Lake Anne Plaza,11404 Washington Plaza W, Reston. OnThursdays, take a break with this outdoorconcert series. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/take-a-break.shtml for weekly lineup.

JamBrew. Every Friday in September, beginningSept. 2. 6-10 p.m. Town Green, 777 Lynn St.Herndon. Outdoor music festival. http://jambrew.com/.

Zoosday 4 - 7 p.m. through Sept. 27 11900Market St, Reston, VA 20190 Reston TownCenter. Enjoy an award-winning animal andminiature animal petting zoo with hands-on,educational experiences that children and theirgrownups will cherish! Kid-friendly giveawaysplus activities like Legos and Play-Doh. Free.Rain or shine.” https://www.restontowncenter.com/event/zoosday-927/

Mr. Knick Knack Mondays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.through October. Reston Town Center Pavilion11900 Market St., Reston, VA. Unique, heart-centered music for kids and their grown-ups.Every Monday through October, presented byReston Town Center. Free.restontowncenter.com

Dog Days of Summer 4 - 7 p.m. EveryWednesday through Sept. 28. Reston TownCenter Pavilion 11900 Market St., Reston, VA.Dogs and owners can frolic in the Pavilion as itis transformed weekly into an off-leash playarea. Treats, toys, areas to cool off, pet friendlygiveaways, and more! Free.

August 2016FRIDAY/AUG. 26Herndon Friday Night Live!: The Vigilantes

6:30 p.m. 777 Lynn Street, Herndon. Listen togreat music on Friday nights during the summer.Named BEST of NoVA 2012 by NorthernVirginia Magazine as well as a “Must See” whilein Fairfax County. The Vigilantes are a fun andexciting cover band that plays up and down theeast coast performing modern top 40 dance andall your favorite classics. This band brings theparty to every show!

Visit herndonrocks.com/schedule.php for more.

SATURDAY/AUG 27Reston Concerts on the Town 7:30 - 10 p.m.

at Reston Town Center PavilionJukebox Revue: The Originals, Leonard, Coleman &

Blunt, former lead singers of The Temptations,The Platters & The Drifters Doo-wop. Rain orshine. Cost: Free

TUESDAY/AUG. 30Lake Anne Summer Film Festival: Jazz on a

Summer’s Day - 1960 8 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza,1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Movie Kicks OffJazz Week at Lake Anne leading up to LakeAnne’s Annual Jazz Festival on September 5th.The free outdoor festival will take place eachmonth on selected Sunday’s and will featuresome great flicks from classic to comedy. Grab adate, the family or a group of friends, bring thelawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy flicks underthe stars.

TUESDAY/ AUG. 30 - MONDAY SEPT. 5First ever Lake Anne Jazz Week. 1 - 8 p.m.

The week will feature a variety of jazz themedevents from live music, merchant activities, to afeatured film part of Lake Anne’s ongoingSummer Film Festival series. The week will closeout with the Plaza’s popular Annual Jazz &Blues Festival, on September 5th. The Jazz &Blue festival is a free, family friendly, all-dayevent that will showcase a variety of talentedregional and national jazz & blues artists. Visithttp://lakeanneplaza.com/event/9th-annual-lake-anne-jazz-festival/

September 2016MONDAY/SEPT. 5Herndon 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. 9-10ChalkFest At Reston Town Center Friday noon

- 11 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11900 MarketSt., Reston, VA. All are invited to create chalkdrawings on Market Street. The event is open toall. There will be prizes for professional artists,amateur artists, families and kids, in addition tothe “Audience Choice Awards”.The Festival isone of the area’s most unique and fun eventsthat attracts a diverse and motivated audienceand promotes public art in Reston. Participantsare invited to show off their creativity andrealize chalk drawings on Market Street, in theheart of Reston Town Center. Visit: http://www.publicartreston.org/get-involved/special-events/chalkfest-at-reston-town-center/

SATURDAY/SEPT. 10-WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 21, 2016Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. Online

registration open. Various venues aroundNorthern Virginia. Events include badminton,volleyball, cycling, a 5k road race, and manymore. $12 per person. Visit www.nvso.us formore.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 11, 2016Reston Triathlon. 7 a.m. Lake Audubon, Twin

Branches Road, Reston. Swim, bike and run inthe “Reston World Championships.” Visit http://www.restontriathlon.org/tri/

SATURDAY/SEPT. 17Dulles Day Plane Pull. 10:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at

Dulles International Airport, Dulles. The 2016Dulles Day Family Festival & Plane Pull is a fullday of excitement with airplane and autoexhibits, the children’s zone and bus pull, varieddisplays and activities, vendors, food andentertainment. Visit www.planepull.com

SATURDAY/SEPT. 24Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,

Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. The RestonMulticultural Festival celebrates all theentertainment, dress, food, and culturaltreasures from all over the world that are allhere in Reston. Rain or shine. Free.www.restoncommunitycenter.com

SUNDAY/SEPT. 25, 2016Walk 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.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 25NatureFest. 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 shows

throughout the day. NatureFest 2016 willfeature: Live animals, both 4-footed and winged,bees and butterflies, life in the stream, creatinghabitats for wildlife, arts and crafts, natureolympics, and that’s just for starters! Check backfor further information. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.

October 2016SATURDAY/OCT. 1OktoBrewFest 12-10 p.m. 777 Lynn St. Herndon,

Virginia. Food, beer, music, art, health. Visithttp://jambrew.com/

SUNDAY/OCT. 2, 2016HernDOG Bark Bash. 12-3 p.m. Bready Park,

814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. HernDOG BarkBash is a free event for dog lovers with threehours of four-legged fun. The event will featureagility demonstrations, owner and dog teamcontests, adoptions, an off leash area and widevariety of dog themed vendors. Entry toHernDOG Bark Bash is free but fees may applyto vendor products or services. Friendly,leashed, and vaccinated dogs, and their owners,are welcome.

MONDAY/OCT. 3Rescue Reston 2nd Annual Golf

Tournament 1 p.m. at Reston National GolfCourse 11875 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston20191. Come out for a great day and supportRescue Reston at our Second Annual GolfClassic event! Enjoy 9 holes of golf, dinner,awards, and prizes. Contributions are taxdeductible. Fees: Individual Player $85Foursome $340. Visit: http://www.rescuereston.org/golf/

SATURDAY/OCT. 8Oktoberfest Reston. noon-11 p.m. Sunday, 11

a.m.-8 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 MarketSt., Reston. Enjoy food and drinks, liveentertainment, a carnival and a chili cook-off atNorthern Virginia’s largest fall festival. Visitwww.oktoberfestreston.com.

SUNDAY/OCT.16The Crohn’s & Colitis Take Steps Walk.

Registration opens 3 p.m. Walk begins 4 p.m.Reston Town Center 11900 Market StreetReston, Virginia, 20190. Visit: https://www.restontowncenter.com/event/northern-virginia-take-steps-walk-crohns-colitis/

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 19-25Washington West Film Festival. Reston Town

Center 11900 Market Street Reston, Virginia,20190.A unique cinematic experience presentingfine independent films screened or premiered inthree in-competition categories: dramaticfeatures, documentary features, and short films.Schedules and tickets: wwfilmfest.com

FRIDAY/OCT. 28, 2016Spooktacular. 6:30-8 p.m. Herndon Community

Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Enjoyghoulish games, a spooky craft and a children’sshow. Fee: $10/child in advance or $15/child on

day of event. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.

November 2016TUESDAY/NOV.1SPANCHATS 7 p.m. Reston Regional Library

11925 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190.Join our ongoing Spanish conversation group.All levels from beginner to fluent are welcome.Age(s): Adults. Call 703-689-2700 or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/rr/

TUESDAY/NOV. 8, 2018Election Day. General election. Visit

www.sbe.virginia.gov/ andwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/upcoming.htm

SATURDAY/NOV. 19Turkey Trot 5k Race. Registration 1:30-3:30

p.m. in the Herndon Community Center Gym814 Ferndale Ave, Herndon, VA 20170. Racebegins at 4 p.m. Runners and walkers, take yourmark and get ready to conquer a fun 5K trailcourse, which winds around the HerndonCentennial Golf Course. Visit: http://www.herndon-va.gov/recreation/special-events/turkey-trot-5k-race

FRIDAY/NOV. 25, 2016Reston Holiday Parade. 11 a.m. with Macy’s-

style balloons, musicians, dancers, antique cars,characters, community groups, dignitaries,special guest emcees, and much more. RestonTown Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. RestonHoliday Parade on Market Street, tree lighting atFountain Square, and much more through theday of charity and cheer. Rain or shine.

December 2016SUNDAY/DEC.4Book Sale 1 p.m. Reston Regional Library 11925

Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190. Startyour shopping early. Come browse and buy - wehave lots of gift-quality books. Call 703-689-2700 or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/rr/

SUNDAY/DEC. 4Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Herndon Community Center, 814 FerndaleAvenue, Herndon. Wreaths, quilts, jewelry,Christmas ornaments, decorations, originalartwork, photography, stained glass and more.Visit www.herndon-va.gov.

SATURDAY/DEC. 17.A Storybrook Holiday Celebration. 10-11:30

a.m. at Herndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. Bring your child toenjoy some holiday fun. Cost includes craftprojects, a visit with Santa and a reading of aholiday story by a special guest. $9/child.

Year-round Funin the Area

Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection

The Mark H. Taiko School presentsTaiko Drums or Japanese drum-ming on the Global Stage at LakeAnne Plaza during the RestonMulticultural Festival Sept. 30,2015.

Photo by Ryan Dunn/The Connection

Chef Roslyn “Ros” Clark flips anomelet during a cuisine presenta-tion at the 25th Herndon LaborDay Festival last year.

Photo by Ryan Dunn/The Connection

Hunter Mill District SupervisorCathy Hudgins rode an antique firetruck in the 2014 Reston HolidayParade at Reston Town Center. Theparade has been an annual Restontradition on the day after Thanks-giving.

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