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Westfield High’s Musical:14 Cappie NominationsNews, Page 6

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By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

The Fairfax County Park Author-ity wants to hear residents’thoughts about its new compre-hensive plan for parkland in

Sully Woodlands. So it held a recent publicmeeting in Centreville to let people seewhat’s proposed and comment on it.

“In an urban county as developed asFairfax is, you don’t get to do this on as largea scale as this, that often,” said SupervisorMichael R. Frey (R-Sully). “It’s an opportu-nity the Park Authority, the residents and Iare excited about.”

The plan includes the parkland north ofRoute 29 on the west side of Virginia Run,parkland along Bull Run Post Office Road,the Bull Run stream and parkland alongPleasant Valley Road up to the LoudounCounty border.

Once it’s developed, it’ll go to the Plan-ning Commission for final approval. Butresidents have until this Friday, May 30, toe-mail their comments [email protected]. At the meet-ing, Sandy Stallman, the Park Authority’smanager of Park Planning, presented bothbackground and details.

Sully Woodlands encompasses 4,400acres and 43 parks. It aligns with the BullRun and Cub Run watersheds and goes allthe way from Dulles Airport to Cub Run.“Balancing recreation opportunities withthe need to preserve the natural and cul-tural resources, we developed a system ofpark areas connected by green space andtrails,” said Stallman. “The goal was to pro-vide an integrated experience for people.”

Specific-use zones, such as community-serving recreation space and resource-stew-ardship areas, were designated in each park.And Sully Highlands, a new sports park withfive athletic fields, will open this year via adevelopment proffer.

“A trail plan was identified throughout theregion and a bridge over Cub Run connectedthe rec center and Westfield High,” saidStallman. “And we completed the masterplan for Historic Centreville Park. Nowwe’re doing the core properties planning.”

Park Authority Property Manager PatRosend said some 2,000 acres are in thecore properties. The park areas are identi-fied as: Elklick Preserve, Mountain RoadDistrict Park, Poplar Ford, Hickory Forestand Sappington.

❖ Hickory Forest Park“At the southern end is Hickory Forest

Park,” said Rosend. “It’s 95 acres and couldbe used for a 5-acre local park with a play-ground, tennis courts and picnic area. It’splanned for 8-foot, accessible, asphalt trails.There’ll be pedestrian access only and it’llbe open from dawn to dusk.”

❖ Poplar Ford ParkPoplar Ford Park is 535 acres south of Bull

Run Post Office Road and along the Bull Runfrontage. It’s envisioned to have 6.65 milesof mixed-use, natural-surface trails, a pic-nic shelter, an area for radio-controlledmodel aircraft, plus animal and plant habi-tats.

“Small watercraft such as kayaks couldaccess Bull Run from here,” said Rosend.“The official gateway to Sully Woodlands,along Bull Run Post Office Road, would beat this park.”

❖ Elklick PreserveAt 1,367 acres, Elklick Preserve is the larg-

est park of the Sully Woodlands core prop-erties. It contains a rare, oak-and-hickoryforest, so most of this site would be desig-nated for natural and cultural resource pro-tection. A 7.5-mile trail network would con-nect it to the other parks.

“There’d be managed open space alongBraddock Road for low-impact activitiessuch as picnics, with permits,” said Rosend.“A Sully Woodlands stewardship educationcenter could also go here.

❖ Mountain Road District ParkMountain Road District Park is 200 acres

at the Braddock/Pleasant Valley roads in-tersection. Part of it is planned forregionwide, active recreation. It would in-clude lighted athletic fields, a basketball/volleyball complex, flexible open space forpermitted uses and events, plus picnic ar-eas and extensive parking. However, a thirdof the site would remain forest.

❖ Sappington“Sappington, the 220-acre parcel in the

center [of Sully Woodlands] was purchasedin 2010, after the 2006 adoption of the SullyWoodlands Master Plan,” said Rosend. It’seast of Bull Run Post Office Road and adja-cent to Elklick Preserve.

“We’re looking to the public for guidanceand ideas about its development,” contin-ued Rosend. “It’s mostly meadow with ascrub-cedar cover and a mature forest. Andit’s bisected by a 300-foot-wide utility cor-ridor. Some of the use suggestions havebeen a mountain-bike course, athletic fieldsand a performance venue.”

In all five parks together, she said, “We’llhave 18 miles of new trails and 80-percentundisturbed open space.”

“Instead of planning each park individu-ally, we’ve taken an overview of the entirearea to make sure we’re in balance,” saidSully District Park Authority representativeHal Strickland. “We need to be careful whatwe do with this because, two generationsfrom now, this may be the only large con-tiguous green area in Northern Virginia.”

Frey said the Board of Supervisors started“putting together properties in the early2000s. We bought land a developer had heldfor 20 years, and we also bought land fromfamilies. We got some grants, state and fed-eral money and bond money and did it pieceby piece. We wanted to preserve as muchof this environmentally sensitive land aspossible.”

Five New Parks in Sully WoodlandsResidents are askedto submit their ideasfor them.

Map of the Elklick Preserve.

Map of Mountain Road District Park.

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Hal Strickland: “We need to becareful what we do with this.”

Park Authority Area Manager Kevin Williams talkswith a resident about Poplar Ford Park.

Virginia Run’s Pat Day looks at a map of Elklick Pre-serve.

A display of the Sully Woodlands resources.

Carolyn Ruby of Virginia Runpoints out something planned forMountain Road District Park.

Sully DistrictPlanning Com-missioner JohnLitzenberger (onright) discussesthe HickoryForest Park witha resident.

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New Parks“We took the opportunity to add parklandthat might never come again,” continuedFrey. “And we want people to learn aboutthe culture and history of the land. It willbe a fabulous, countywide facility — butit’s also in the heart of our community, sowe want to get public input.”

During the meeting, residents peruseddisplays showing what each park looks likeand were able to ask questions and discusstheir ideas with Park Authority representa-tives. Pleased, Carolyn Ruby of Virginia Runsaid, “It’s pretty exciting to have all thesenew parks so close to us.”

Nancy Vehrs, president of the VirginiaNative Plant Society, said her group would“like to see more open land preserved fromthe Sappington property and added toElklick.”

“It’s a huge project and I wonder aboutsome of the environmental issues,” said At-Large Planning Commissioner Jim Hart.“They show athletic fields and astormwater-management area in the wet-lands near the proposed roundabout [atBraddock and Pleasant Valley roads]. I thinkfolks will have concerns about potentialimpacts on the wetlands. So any develop-ment has to be very rigorously reviewed”

One good thing, said Hart, is that “somuch land has been acquired and is now inpublic ownership, minimizing developmentpressure. This property will be surroundedby developed areas — especially the intensedevelopment in Loudoun County. And if youhave a big enough contiguous area, it’s largeenough for animals to live in. It’s very sig-nificant environmentally.”

Ken Bassett of the NVRC Model AirplaneClub noted that Poplar Ford Park is the “onlylegal place in Fairfax County” to fly modelairplanes. “We support the aviation classesat Westfield High School,” added fellow clubmember Bob Burnett. “We help them buildand fly model airplanes. We also teach newpilots at our field, and the county is tre-mendously supportive of our efforts.”

Meanwhile, Pat Day of Virginia Runlooked at a map of Elklick Preserve andsmiled. “I’m excited about [this project],”he said. “I’m glad they’re thinking about itin the aggregate and putting together along-term strategy for this area.”

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Roundups

Robbery Suspects SoughtFairfax County police are looking for the two men who

robbed three people in Chantilly. The incident occurredSaturday, May 17, at 11:27 p.m. in the 4100 block ofMeadowland Court in Chantilly. Police say two men anda woman were talking in a parking lot when they wereapproached by two suspects. One of the suspects dis-played a handgun and both of them took property fromthe victims. No one was injured. The suspects were de-

scribed as black, 18-20, and about 6 feet 3 inches withthin builds.

Town Hall MeetingState Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) will hold a town hall

meeting Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m.-noon, at theChantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road inChantilly. According to Marsden, “I expect to have a frankexchange of ideas on a wide range of topics. [These in-

clude] Virginia’s Medicaid expansion, controversial votesfrom the 2014 General Assembly session and any issuethat’s important to [my constituents].”

VIN-etching for VehiclesA free, VIN-etching event will be held Saturday, May

31, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Sully District Police Sta-tion, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Virginians pay

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By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

Residents, politicians and evenfour-footed alumni flocked tothe Fairfax County Animal Shel-ter on Saturday, May 17, to cel-

ebrate completion of its renovation and ex-pansion. It was a long time in coming, so itmade the event even sweeter.

“We’re making history today for the ani-mal shelter, Animal Services division, po-lice department and county,” said shelterDirector Tawny Hammond. “Fairfax is anational role model and leader, and it’s a

very exciting day.”“This is a reality because of leadership all

the way from the top leaders in the countydown to the boots-on-the-ground volun-teers,” continued Hammond. “The volun-teers are the backbone and foundation ofall we do here; they make everything pos-sible.”

Calling the shelter a “great place,” countyBoard of Supervisors Chairman SharonBulova said animals provide families andcontribute to people’s quality of life. “Thisbeautiful facility, wonderful staff and inspir-ing program signals Fairfax County’s com-mitment to animal services.”

“Thank you for your vision, hard workand dedication in making this a reality,” shecontinued. She also noted that, in March,Hammond received a Metropolitan Wash-ington Council of Governments leadershipaward, as did some others involved withthis shelter.

Bulova then presented aresolution from the supervi-sors congratulating the shel-ter on its work. It also rec-ognized that the shelter re-ceived the 2014 CompassionAward from the Virginia Fed-eration of Humane Societiesfor its lifesaving efforts.

“In 2013, Fairfax Countywas the largest jurisdictionin the U.S. to have an ani-mal-placement rate of 92percent,” said Bulova. “Andthe shelter took in more than4,200 animals last year.”

Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield)said it’s “not just about the animals — it’sabout the volunteers, animal wardens andstaff, too.” He also acknowledged the effortsof county Planning Commission ChairmanPete Murphy “who was involved in this

project early and workedhard to get the funding inthe CIP [Capital Improve-ment Program].”

Herrity said the shelterwas built in 1975 and up-graded in the 1980s, butcouldn’t keep pace with thecounty’s explosive growth.And he noted that the lat-est, extensive renovationwas completed “in fourphases over three yearswithout closing the shelterto the public or relocating itsservices.”

Also celebrating Saturday afternoon wasSupervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully), him-self an animal aficionado. “I have a Ger-man Shepherd, a guinea pig and a chin

By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

When the Fairfax County AnimalShelter was built in the early1970s, it was intended to be a

dog pound to handle stray and homelessdogs. Renovated in the mid-1980s, it in-creased the number of kennels from 48 to72 to better care for dogs in isolation andquarantine.

But as time went on and the county’s hu-man population skyrocketed to more than1 million, the pet population also increased.Eventually, the shelter began taking in morecats than dogs.

And as area developers constructedhigher-density homes — such astownhouses, apartments and condos —more people began keeping smaller pets,such as ferrets, snakes, hamsters, guineapigs, gerbils, rats, iguanas, rabbits and birds.And although it was never designed to

house such exotic creatures, the shelter be-gan receiving them.

Soon, the small, 15,000-square-foot fa-cility became cramped, crowded and out-dated. But employees and animals alike hadto make do with what little space they had.

By fall 2006, for example, one animal-control officer worked next to exposed elec-trical circuitry at a desk literally inside acloset. Wildlife was stored beneath theprinter in the main office and small animalswere housed in the same room with theirpredators.

Lining a hallway were ferrets, rabbits, aniguana and, sometimes, birds and guineapigs. Making matters worse, the air-venti-lation system was inadequate to preventairborne diseases from spreading from sickto healthy animals.

Meanwhile, then-Shelter Director KarenDiviney had been beseeching the county forhelp — and, finally, it came. In November2006, residents passed a public-safety bond

that included $17 million for a much-needed shelter renovation and expansion.That started the wheels turning and, in2011, ground was broken for the shelter’srenewal.

It’s now nearly doubled in size, to 29,000square feet, and boasts separate lobbies foradoption and animal receiving, new animal-holding spaces, a small-animal room, playyards, training rooms, a new air-ventilationsystem, more space for employees, a vet-erinary suite, visitation areas for adoptersto meet pets, plus additional parking.

After Saturday’s ribbon-cutting for thenew improvements, shelter volunteerRebecca Walter showed visitors around thenew room solely for small animals such asbunnies and ferrets. “Before the renovation,the room was packed with animals and theywere in smaller cages,” she said. “We makesure they get socialized and have some ‘outtime.’ And now we can have multiple ani

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presents a resolution to AnimalShelter Director Tawny Hammond. From left are Supervisors MichaelFrey (R-Sully), Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), Board Chairman SharonBulova, Hammond and Pat Herrity (R-Springfield).

Cutting the ribbon on the newly renovated Animal Shelter are (from left)Police Chief Ed Roessler Jr., Michael Frey, Pat Herrity, Tawny Hammond,Sheriff Stacey Kincaid, Sharon Bulova, Cathy Hudgins and Dave Rohrer.

Honoring County’s Devotion to AnimalsShelter’s renovationand expansion arecelebrated.

Kamren Keller, 8,whose mom rescuesreptiles, happily poseswith a ball python.

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Sometimes, a show offorce pays off in abig way — and

that’s what happened dur-ing the Sully District PoliceStation’s recent All Handson Deck operation.

“Fifty police officerswere on duty Friday night,April 11, and nearly 125citations were written,”said the station com-mander, Capt. EdO’Carroll. He was address-ing the May 14 meeting ofthe station’s Citizens Ad-visory Committee.

Besides that, he said,“Eight drunk drivers weretaken off the road, includ-ing one person with a .14blood-alcohol content[nearly twice the legallimit].”

O’Carroll also noted thatall the officers participat-ing that night were working on “voluntary, adjustedtime and received no overtime pay. There are about105 sworn officers here, so we had about half thestaff out that night.”

On an average night, he said, “When we have eightto 10 officers out there, we only get one or two drunks

Police Capt. Ed O’Carroll, commander of the Sully District Sta-tion.

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off the road. So we could use more officers out onthe front line.” And as June nears, he also had someadvice for local residents. Said O’Carroll: “Be extracautious this summer as school lets out and youngdrivers are on the road.”

— Bonnie Hobbs


Opinion

Inside the Beltway, that is Alexandria, Ar-lington and parts of Fairfax, 32 percentof children are living in poverty or nearpoverty. In Fairfax County, 26 percent of

children live in or near poverty.This is according to the Weldon Cooper Cen-

ter for Public Service at the Univer-sity of Virginia.

“While Northern Virginia countiesand cities enjoy some of the highestmedian incomes in the nation, the VirginiaPoverty Measure shows that the extent of eco-nomic deprivation in the region is significantlygreater than suggested by official poverty sta-tistics.”

Taking into consideration the high cost ofhousing and other necessary goods, povertyrates for Northern Virginia residents are sur-prising. Inside the Beltway, the Virginia Pov-erty Measure shows a poverty rate of 12.3 per-cent, much higher than the official rate of 7.4

percent. In Fairfax, the Virginia PovertyMeasure shows a poverty rate of nearly10 percent (9.7 percent).

In Fairfax, that’s more than 100,000individuals living in poverty.

But for the most part, the affluent residentsin our area do not see any of this poverty. Ourschools and neighborhoods are economicallysegregated.

Many households living in poverty in our region,invisible to most of us most of the time.

When thinking about affordable housing,about funding for schools, about expandinghealth coverage, it’s important to hold thesenumbers, these children, these families inmind.

Father’s Day PhotosFather’s Day is June 15, and as in years past,

The Connection will publish a gallery of pho-tos of fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathersand sons and daughters. Send your photos,including names of everyone in the photo, agesof children, town of residence and a brief de-scription of what is happening [email protected]

— Mary Kimm,

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Editorials

In the realm of high-school theater, the an-nual Cappie awards are akin to profes-sional theater’s Tony awards. And during last

week’s unveiling of the 2014 Cappie nominations,Westfield High’s production of “Little Shop of Hor-rors” received a whopping 14 nods, including BestMusical.

Chantilly High got six nominations, including BestPlay, and Centreville High’s nod was for Comic Ac-tor in a Play. The winners will be announced June 8at the 15th annual Cappies Gala at The Kennedy Cen-ter in Washington, D.C.

Regarding Connor Gillooly’s nomination for ComicActor in a Play in Centreville’s “Funny Money,” The-ater Director Mike Hudson said, “I’m very proud ofhis nomination. He has tremendous comic timing anda natural wit that helped him through all this. Heworks extremely well with everyone, takes directionwell and uses it to refine the character in his perfor-mance.”

Furthermore, said Hudson, “The cast and crew dida remarkable job, as evidenced by the critiques writ-ten by the Cappies critics. I’m very proud of themall; their efforts really paid off with a magnificentshow.”

Chantilly Director Ed Monk was also pleased withthe recognition garnered by his school’s comic play,“The Front Page,” and was happy that all his stu-dents’ hard work was so well-received.

“I am very proud of all of the kids and the job theydid,” said Monk. “The Best Play nomination is onethat I am especially proud of because that encom-passes all aspects of the play, and all the kids con-tributed — make-up, costumes, set, sound, design,props and acting. Because of the high level of com-petition, I consider just getting nominated a win.”

Meanwhile, at Westfield, Director Shannon Lynchsaid, “We were ecstatic and surprised because wegot so many nominations. We were just focused onmaking a really amazing show and not thinking aboutthe Cappies. But at the end, it’s a nice perk becauseof all the hard work that went into it.”

“The kids were happy and excited, and now it’s allabout getting ready for the Cappies Gala,” she con-tinued. “Actually, getting the Best Musical nomina-tion, in and of itself, is affirmation enough that thekids did a wonderful job. If they come home fromthe Cappies Gala with some awards, it’s icing on thecake — and they’ve already got the cake.”

Local High Schools Nominated for Cappie AwardsPosing in characterfor CentrevilleHigh’s “FunnyMoney” are (stand-ing, from left)Khalied Bashri, CJRobinson, AustinBurch, AdriannaHauser and JeremyWashington and(sitting, from left)Miranda Newman,Connor Gillooly andSantiago Jauregui.

TJ Vinsavich andSamantha Dempseyas Seymour andAudrey in WestfieldHigh’s “Little Shopof Horrors.”

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Cappie CountThe Cappie nominations for Centreville, Chantilly and Westfield high schools are as follows:❖ Centreville – “Funny Money”Comic Actor in a Play: Connor Gillooly.❖ Chantilly – “The Front Page”Props: Chantilly props team.Special Effects/Technology: Chantilly tech

team.Comic Actor in a Play: Gonzalo Izquierdo.Lead Actress in a Play: Brooke JohnsonLead Actor in a Play: Diego Encarnacion.Best Play: “The Front Page.”❖ Westfield – “Little Shop of Horrors”Lighting: Kristen Chiama, Allison Tickner.Sets: Brandon Sanchez.Costumes: Zoe Hawryluk, Morgan Perigard.

Make-up: Destinee Bricko, Zoe Hawryluk,MorganPerigard.

Props: Stephen Cox, Sarah Dickenson, DavidKoenigsberg, Emily Tobin.

Orchestra: Pit orchestra.Choreography: Selena Clyde-Galindo, Meredith

Mehegan, Ola Pozor.Featured Actor: Julian Sanchez.Comic Actor in a Musical: Zack Walsh.Supporting Actor in a Musical: Brandon Sanchez.Lead Actress in a Musical: Samantha Dempsey.Lead Actor in a Musical: TJ Vinsavich.Song: “Dentist.”Best Musical: “Little Shop of Horrors.”


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Girls Basketball Camp. CentrevilleHigh School will host summerbasketball camp for girls age 8-16July 14-17 from 6-9 p.m. The campwill emphasize teaching players howto understand the game, skillsdevelopment, defense fundamentalsand more.Takes place at theCentreville High School gym. $120before July 1 and $150 after. Call703-815-3362.

Young Actors’ Workshop. Forelementary students in rising grades2-6 to learn about theatre arts. RunsJuly 21-25, 9 a.m.-noon at WestfieldHigh School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd.,Chantilly. Tuition is $125. Themusical theatre camp includestheatre games, improvisation, actingexercises, songs and dances andculminates with a show from musicalcomedy classics. Sponsored byWestfield Theatre Boosters and ledby Westfield Theatre alumni andcurrent students. Visitwww.westfieldtheatreboosters.comfor or call 703-488-6439. Space islimited.

Boys Basketball Camp. Centrevilleand Westfield High School worktogether to offer three sessions ofbasketball camp for ages 7-15.Session one runs from July 7-11,session two July 14-18 and session 3July 28-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily.Cost is $150 per session for Mayregistrants, $160 per session for Juneregistrants and $170 in July.Discounts available. Camps featurefree throw contests, a daily raffle,championship tournament and more.Contact coach Doug Ewell at 703-488-6406 or [email protected] orCoach Patrick Hally [email protected] for more.

Girls Field Hockey Camp.Centreville High School will hostfield hockey camp for girls going into4th-9th grade. Runs June 26-27 from8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the newCentreville High School practicefield/hockey turf field. $100 percamper. Participants should bring afield hockey stick, shin guards,mouth guard, turf appropriate shoes,

snack, and own water bottle eachday. Visit www.wearecville.com/camps/field_hockey_camp_flyer.pdffor more.

Girls Lacrosse Camp. CentrevilleHigh School will host girls lacrossecamp July 7-9 from 9 a.m.-noon forplayers age 8-17. The goal of thecamp is to improve skills throughdrills, scrimmages and instruction.Held at the Centreville High Schoolathletic fields. $100 per player.Participants should bring a lacrossestick, mouth guard, cleats or tennisshoes, goggles and a water bottle.Free equipment rental is alsoavailable. Visit http://cvhsboyslacrosse.weebly.com orcontact Coach Griel at 703-915-2068or [email protected] for more.

THURSDAY/MAY 29PJ Library Book Buddies. 2 p.m. at

the Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Stories and funthat relate to Jewish culture,traditions and holidays. Enjoymovement and crafts along withstories. Age 2.5-5 with adult, siblingswelcome. [email protected] of theJewish Community Center ofNorthern Virginia for more

FRIDAY/MAY 30Bouncin’ Babies. 3 p.m. at the

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Rhymes, songs,stories and activities for babies up to11 months with adult. Call 703-502-3883.

Small Wonders. 4 p.m. at theChantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Rhymes, songs,stories and activities for children 12-23 months with adult. Call 703-502-3883.

Jazz Music. 7-9 p.m. at CentrevilleHigh School Cafeteria, 6001 UnionMill Road, Clifton. Centreville HighSchool JazzCats and professionalmusicians Dave Detwiler & TheWhite House Band perform in the 5thannual JazzCats Café. $8 in advance,$10 at the door includes admissionand refreshments. [email protected] or visit http://cvhsband.org.

SATURDAY/MAY 31Plant Clinic. 10:30 a.m. at the

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Master gardenerswith provide horticultural tips,information, techniques and adviceto home gardeners. Call 703-502-3883.

Animal Fashion Show andAdoption Event. Noon-2 p.m. atNeiman Marcus Last Call, 2905District Ave., Fairfax. Part of the“Back in Black” promotion ofadoption of black animals, atraditionally overlooked group. Visitwww.luckydoganimalrescue.org.

Bouncin’ Babies. 3 p.m. at theChantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Rhymes, songs,stories and activities for babies up to11 months with adult. Call 703-502-3883.


SUNDAY/JUNE 1Wine Tasting Fundraiser. 1-5 p.m.

at Paradise Springs Winery, 13219Yates Ford Road, Clifton. The Friendsof the Fairfax County Animal Shelterhost “Wine, Whiskers, and Wags,”with appetizers and desserts and asilent auction. Tickets $35 inadvance, $40 at the door. Proceeds tothe Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Visit www.ffcas.org/?page_id=452.

MONDAY/JUNE 2Writers of Chantilly. 6:45 p.m. at the

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Share work andgive and receive feedback in asupportive setting. Call 703-502-3883.

TUESDAY/JUNE 3Storytime. 1:30 p.m. at the Chantilly

Regional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Early literacy program withstories and activities for children age3-5 with adult. Call 703-502-3883.

Teen Book Club. 4 p.m. at theChantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. A book discussiongroup for teens. Call 703-502-3883.

Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at the ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Wear pajamas, bring a stuffedanimal and a blanket for storytime.For ages 3-5 with adult. Call 703-502-3883.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 4Mystery Book Club. 7 p.m. at the

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Call 703-502-3883.

FRIDAY/JUNE 6Bouncin’ Babies. 3 p.m. at the

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Rhymes, songs,stories and activities for babies up to11 months with adult. Call 703-502-3883.


SUNDAY/JUNE 7Kaleidoscope Adaptive Storytime.

10:30 a.m. at the Chantilly RegionalLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Stories, songs and movement in awelcoming atmosphere for childrenof all ages on the autism spectrumand with other developmentalchallenges. Call 703-502-3883.

Plant Clinic. 10:30 a.m. at theChantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Master gardenerswith provide horticultural tips,information, techniques and adviceto home gardeners. Call 703-502-3883.

SUNDAY/JUNE 8Model Train Display. 1-4 p.m. at the

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road, FairfaxStation. The Northern VirginiaNTRAK members will have a displayof N gauge trains running. Museummembers and children under 5, free;adults 16 and over, $4; children 5-15, $2; under 4, free. Visitwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

United States Air Force BandConcert. 6-7:15 p.m. at Steven F.Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air andSpace Museum, 14390 Air and SpaceMuseum Parkway, Chantilly. Freepublic concert, D-Day 70thAnniversary Big Band Salute, by theUnited States Air Force Band-Airmenof Note. Visit www.usafband.af.milor call 202-767-5658.

MONDAY/JUNE 9Frying Pan Farm at the Library. 2

p.m. at the Chantilly RegionalLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Meet and learn about a small farmanimal, hear a story and take home acraft. For students in grades 2-6. Call703-502-3883.

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Champions at Fundraising TournamentStars Prime and Stars Red played for the championship last week-end in the Kyle’s Kamp tournament to raise money and awarenessfor Children’s Hospital in the fight against pediatric cancer. Morethan 100 teams participated, raising $335,000. Stars Prime won sixstraight games through Sunday to become the 13U Kyle’s KampChampions.

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Tommy Lopez’s performance dur-ing the 2014 baseball seasonearned him Conference 5’s topindividual honor: Player of the

Year.On May 26, the left-handed, strike-throw-

ing senior helped determine he pitched forthe conference’s best team, as well.

Lopez tossed a complete-game three-hit-ter against the Chantilly Chargers, leadingthe Oakton Cougars to a 5-1 victory in theConference 5 championship game at OaktonHigh School. Lopez allowed one earned runover seven innings while walking none andstriking out six.

“I got Player of the Year,” Lopez said, “soI kind of felt like I needed to put the teamon my back a little bit and just kind of go

out there and win this game.”Lopez put Oakton in position to win by

getting ahead in the count. No. 7 tossed afirst-pitch strike to 21 of the 24 batters hefaced. He threw 60 of 80 pitches for strikesand went to just two three-ball counts.

How important is working ahead forLopez?

“It’s really important, because I don’t havean overpowering fastball, so I have to hitmy spots,” he said. “When I hit them early,I can come back with the off-speed [pitches]that I really like to [throw]. It just makespitching so much easier.”

Lopez allowed just one infield singlethrough the first five innings. Chantilly fi-nally broke through in the sixth, when cen-ter fielder Mike Sciorra drove in a run witha two-out double, tying the score at 1.Oakton responded with four runs in thebottom half, however, and Lopez retired theChargers in order in the seventh.

“He was just outstanding,” Oakton headcoach Justin Janis said about Lopez. “Hejust needed to be himself tonight and that’s

exactly what he did. [He] just [pounded]the strike zone, he mixed his pitches up andthat’s going to work in high school.”

It was the second year in a row Oaktondefeated Chantilly in the Conference 5/Concorde District championship game. Lastyear, the Cougars beat the Chargers 5-4.

“I feel good about us moving forward [tothe regional tournament], but it’s a toughgame,” Chantilly head coach Kevin Ford saidabout Monday’s loss. “Two years in a row.”

Last year, Chantilly’s season ended witha loss to Lake Braddock in the openinground of the regional tournament. Oaktonwould finish Northern Region runner-upand advance to the state semifinals. TheCougars graduated several standouts fromthat team, including second baseman JoeyBartosic (George Washington University),shortstop Mitchell Carroll (UMBC) and out-fielder Brian Burns (Mary Washington), butOakton managed to repeat as champions.

“Every [title] is special in its own way,”Janis said. “This is a team [from which] Ididn’t know what to expect coming into thisyear, I really didn’t. They’ve really just kindof answered every challenge we threw atthem. I’m just really proud of these guys.So many of them put in a lot of time to begood baseball players and I think the gameis paying them back a little bit.”

Oakton had some young players step upin big moments Monday night. With thescore tied at 1 in the bottom of the sixth,sophomore pinch hitter Chris Ivener loadedthe bases when his 10-pitch at-bat endedin a walk. Sophomore right fielder KyleChristy and freshman center fielder RyanDavis followed with back-to-back RBIsingles, giving the Cougars a 3-1 advantage.Oakton would add two more runs on aChantilly error.

“It was definitely a big loss for us,” Christysaid of graduating several standouts fromthe 2013 team, “but in a way it was also abig gain because we really stepped up. Weknew that we lost some key players. Weprepared ourselves really well for that. Weknew what we needed to get done and we

did it. We’re here now, so obviously it’sworking.”

How did Davis feel being a freshman witha chance to come through in a pressure situ-ation?

“Honestly, to me, it always feels just likeany of my other at-bats,” Davis said abouthis sixth-inning trip to the plate. “It’s thesame thing: pitcher pitches the ball, you hitthe ball. Plus, there was a little pressuretaken off — Kyle had a great hit and gotthat run in. I had confidence that he woulddo that because he’s a great hitter.”

Christy and Davis each finished 2-for-3with an RBI. Sophomore shortstop JoeRizzo went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Lopez, se-nior catcher Brandon Brodsky, senior firstbaseman Dale Good, junior designated hit-ter Cooper Mitchell, and junior thirdbaseman Connor Jones each had one hit forOakton.

Chantilly starting pitcher AustinMargarida suffered the tough-luck loss. Thesenior right-hander allowed two runs andseven hits over five-plus innings. He hit onebatter and struck out three. Ford pulledMargarida after he allowed a leadoff singleto Lopez, Oakton’s cleanup hitter, in thesixth inning with the score tied at 1. Lopez’scourtesy runner, Matt Tanenbaum, camearound to score with Chantilly reliever MattHogle on the mound.

“I thought we played well,” Ford said.“[Oakton] played a great game. They playeda mistake-free game, their pitcher threwstrikes and we just didn’t quite hit it enoughto get us in a good spot. Hats off to them.They beat us tonight. … [Margardia] gaveus everything you could ask for. He kept usin the game. He’s throwing against thePlayer of the Year in the district. He didawesome.”

Sciorra went 2-for-3 for Chantilly. Rightfielder Andrew Cragg finished 1-for-2 with.

Oakton (14-7) will host McLean at 7 p.m.on Friday, May 30 in the opening round ofthe 6A North region tournament. Chantilly(13-7) will host Washington-Lee at 3:30p.m.

Chantilly center fielder Mike Sciorra drove in the Chargers’lone run with a sixth-inning double in the Conference 5championship game on May 26 at Oakton.

Chantilly head coach Kevin Ford meets startingpitcher Austin Margarida, left, on the moundduring the Conference 5 championship game.Margarida allowed two runs in five-plus innings.

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From Page 4

Celebrating Shelter’sRenovation, Expansion

About to cut the ribbon on the Dr. Karen P. Diviney Training Room are (from left) Ed Roessler Jr.,shelter spokeswoman Kristen Auerbach, Pat Herrity, Tawny Hammond, Karen and Wayne Diviney,Sharon Bulova and Evelyn Grieves, president, Friends of the Animal Shelter.

chilla,” he said. “This is such a joyto be here.”

He said a National War Dogsmonument, dedicated to militarydogs, will be located at this shel-ter. Frey also said the marker inthe dog-walking area — previ-ously dedicated to the late SusanHall — “a veterinarian who gavean incredible amount of time tothe shelter and worked hard to getthe animal runs here” — would berededicated.

Then, to everyone who supportsthe shelter, he said, “Thank you forall that you’ve done. Our countyunderstands the importance ofcompanion animals in our lives.”

Deputy County Executive (andformer county Police Chief) DaveRohrer recalled when Animal Con-trol and the animal shelter cameunder the Police Department’scontrol. And he remembered howformer Shelter Director KarenDiviney kept telling him about theshelter’s cramped conditions andneed for expansion.

“We’ve changed so much interms of a community philosophyof what we want to do to protectand better the welfare of the ani-mals,” said Rohrer. He also notedthat Deputy County Executive RobStalzer was an animal-shelter“champion behind the scenes,” asare Friends of the Fairfax CountyAnimal Shelter President EvelynGrieve and Animal Services.

“Dr. Diviney helped drive somuch of the change and was trulyan advocate for the shelter,” con-tinued Rohrer. “And I’m confidentin the leadership we have today.”

County Police Chief Ed RoesslerJr. also praised Diviney’s vision.“On her last day of work beforeshe retired, we completed the first

new wing of the shelter,and now she’s here forthe reopening,” he said.“The training room washer idea, and it shallbear the name, ‘The Dr.Karen P. Diviney Train-ing Room.’”

Taking the podium,Diviney said, “I’mhumbled and honored.This shelter stands as asymbol and a testamentto the will of a commu-nity to end the needlesseuthanasia of homelessanimals.” She, too,thanked all those who’dmade the shelter re-newal possible.

And, she added, “I’min awe of the wonder-ful achievements hap-pening here every dayon behalf of animals,and I’ll be forever grate-ful to have had a partin it.”

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mals out at once, for visits fromthe public, because there’s also aseparate area behind a barrier forthat.”

Centreville’s Carol and TomStarr adopted a dog from the shel-ter six months ago and, on Satur-day, he came to the shelter withthem while they picked out abuddy for him, a mixed fox houndpuppy.

“This is our fourth dog we’veadopted from the shelter,” saidCarol Starr, of the ConfederateRidge community. “The first two

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“There are so many wonderfuldogs that need homes, and peoplecan just come right here and getthem,” she said. “This shelter, theemployees and the volunteers arewonderful.”

The Fairfax County Animal Shel-ter is at 4500 West Ox Road and isopen Tuesday through Friday,noon to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informa-tion, go to http://w w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v /animalshelter.

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It’s also common, anecdotal knowledgethat the patient receiving the diagnosis (inmy case, a cancer diagnosis), is likely nothearing as many words as they think theyare hearing. Moreover, as much as thepatient is listening and concentrating onwhat the doctor is saying, the shock of thewords, especially after the “c” word isuttered, does something to your cognitivefunctioning. It doesn’t exactly stop, but it’sno longer working as efficiently. Hours later(or even minutes later, outside of the doc-tor’s office), when you’re reviewing and dis-cussing – and attempting to digest thewords/diagnosis/prognosis you just heard,and perhaps even consider the treatmentprotocols recommended and the likely dra-matic change in your life/future (heck, pres-ent), it all becomes a blur and your memoryis hardly what you remember. It’s not ablank by any means, but neither is it asclear and concise as you expected it to be.

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PUBLIC HEARING FOR TOWN OF CLIFTON ZONING ORDINANCE, PROPOSED PARKING SECTION REVISIONS

PUBLIC HEARINGTOWN OF CLIFTON

JUNE 3, 2014Notice is hereby given that the Clifton Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. at the Community Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton, VA 20124 to consider the amendment and revision of the Town of Clifton’s Zoning Ordinance resulting from the revision of Section 9-13 of the Zoning Ordinance which contains provisions pertaining to Parking in the Town. The proposed revision to Section 9-13 of the Zoning Ordinance is available for review and downloading on the Town’s website at www.cliftonva.us and a hard copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance changes may beexamined at the Clifton Post Office, 12644 Chapel Road, Clifton VA, 20124. All interested parties are invited to attend and express their views with respect to the proposed amended and revised Sec-tion 9-13 Parking of the Town of Clifton Zoning Ordinance.


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News

A local father and son received thepolice Saved by the Belt award atthe May 14 meeting of the Sully

District Station’s Citizens Advisory Commit-tee. They are Michael Spillane and his now3-year-old, Evan.

Police Officer Sheila Ayers responded totheir car accident and submitted the detailsof the crash to the Saved by the Belt awardcommittee for consideration. It involved aslick road and an animal that suddenly ap-peared in the roadway.

The incident occurred Nov. 1, 2013,around 11 a.m. With his then 2-year-old sonsafely belted into his car seat, Spillane wasdriving his Nissan X-Terra east on WalneyRoad past Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Theroadway was wet, but all was well until ananimal ran into the road and Spillaneswerved to avoid hitting it. However, in sodoing, the vehicle struck a tree and plungeddown an embankment before coming torest.

“As I came over a hill on Walney, I thoughtI saw a dog — it turned out to be a wood-chuck — and my vehicle fishtailed on theroad,” said Spillane. “It struck an oak tree,rolled down an embankment and ended upin a drainage ditch.”

The roof of the SUV caved in on top ofEvan, who was properly secured in his carseat. “With the proper use of his car seat,Evan escaped possibly fatal injuries,” wroteAyers. “Spillane was properly using his lapand shoulder belt and was also able to es-cape with minor injuries.”

As he gave the Saved by the Belt awardto Spillane, Capt. Ed O’Carroll, commanderof the Sully District Station, said, “We’revery proud of this family. And I present thisaward in partnership with the Virginia As-sociation of Chiefs of Police. That was a hor-rific crash and we’re grateful that he andEvan walked away.”

— Bonnie Hobbs

Proper SeatbeltUse SavesDad and Son

a high price for stolen vehicles.VIT etching is a safe and economi-cal deterrent to auto theft becauseVIN-etched windows help policedetect and identify stolen vehicles.

So this event will enable local resi-dents to have their vehicles etched.They may also chat with some of theofficers and learn new informationabout preventing auto theft. Someinsurance companies even offer adiscount for VIN-etched vehicles.Etching is easy and fast; vehicles willbe etched in order of arrival. Spon-soring this event are the FairfaxCounty Police Department and theVirginia State Police H.E.A.T. (HelpEliminate Auto Theft) program.

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SUMMER PROGRAMSRegistration will be closing soon for

several Fairfax County Public Schools(FCPS) summer programs. Parentscan find registration informationonline at www.fcps.edu/is/summer/index.shtml. Registration ends May30 for:

Elementary Institute for the Arts.Designed for students currently ingrades 3-5, E-IFTA offers participantsa total immersion in the arts as theyrotate through classes in dance,drama, music, and visual art. Will beheld July 7-18 at RobinsonSecondary School from 8:30 a.m.-2p.m., Monday-Friday.

Institute for the Arts. Designed forstudents currently in grades 6-11,IFTA allows students to create,perform, experiment, and explore —all in various music, dance, visual art,and theatre venues. Will be held July7-31 at Robinson Secondary Schoolfrom 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday.

STEM Camp. STEM (science,

technology, engineering, and math)Camp is a one-week camp forstudents currently in grades 3-5 toexplore careers and technology asthey rotate through activities focusedon science- and mathematics-relatedconcepts through hands-onengineering activities. Will beavailable in two sessions at RobinsonSecondary School: July 7-11 and July28-August 1, both from 8:30 a.m. to2 p.m., daily.

Tech Adventure Camp. This campallows students to explore careersand technology by rotating througheight sessions including graphicdesign, automotive technology,culinary arts, television production,robotics, and computer technology.Will be held July 14-25 at RobinsonSecondary School from 8:30 a.m.-2p.m. for students currently in grades5-7.

ESOL Math. For FCPS high schoolEnglish learners who are in FASTMath and want the opportunity tobuild the math skills necessary to besuccessful in Algebra 1. Held at WestSpringfield High School July 7-25.

Online ESOL. For current middle andhigh school English learners whowant to continue to develop theirEnglish language proficiency in anonline classroom with an ESOLteacher. Held July 7-25.

Registration ends June 6 for:Thomas Jefferson High School for

Science and TechnologyAcademic Summer School.Current TJHSST students andincoming freshmen choose from avariety of courses for academic creditfor this program. Will be held July 7-Aug. 7 at Woodson High School.

Thomas Jefferson High School forScience and Technology MiddleSchool Technology Institute.Students currently in grades 7 and 8will be introduced to science,technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) through week-long sessions that allow them toexplore a STEM topic of interest. Willbe held July 14-August 8 at WoodsonHigh School.

THURSDAY/MAY 29Eye Health Program. 12:30-1:30

p.m. at JCC of Northern Virginia,8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax.“Tour of the Eye” with Amy Nicholas-Hwang, ophthalmologist. Bring adairy brown bag lunch (no meat).Beverage and dessert provided. Freeglaucoma screenings 11 a.m.-noonand 1:30-3 p.m. To register for ascreening, call 703-537-3095.

English Conversation Group. 7 p.m.at the Chantilly Regional Library,4000 Stringfellow Road. PracticeEnglish with other students. Call 703-502-3883.

FRIDAY/MAY 30Employment Expo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at

the Fairfax County GovernmentCenter, 12000 Government CenterParkway, Fairfax. Seminars onchanging careers, online jobsearching, continuing education,starting your own business, jobtraining, resume critiquing and jobinterviewing. For those 50+ lookingfor a job or a career change. Free, noregistration necessary. Visitwww.fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/50-employment-expo.

FRIDAY/MAY 30-SUNDAY/JUNE 1The annual Fair Oaks Prom Dress

Shop is run by students fromCentreville High School and the FairOaks Classroom on the Mall program.Donations of stylish, high-quality,dry-cleaned prom dresses and selectaccessories can either be dropped offin the main office of Centreville HighSchool 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or at theshop in Fair Oaks Mall, on the upperlevel in the former ChamppsRestaurant between Corner Bakeryand Texas de Brazil. The store isopen for both accepting donationsand shopping on May 30-June 1, 4-7p.m. Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Students from anyarea high school who need a promdress and do not have the funds to

purchase one can come to the PromDress Shop. They must show a validstudent ID or other form of schoolidentification to select a free dress.Email [email protected] for more.

THROUGH MAY 31National Hurricane Preparedness

Week. Residents can buy up to $60worth of preparedness items and payno sales tax. This includes, amongother emergency preparedness itemsflashlights, batteries, radios, cellphone chargers, duct tape, first aidkits, bottled water, buckets, tarps andmore. Portable generators under$1,000 also are tax-free as well asgas-powered chainsaws costing $350or less. All Virginia retailersparticipate in the tax-free holiday.For more on the sales tax holiday,including a full list of tax-exemptitems, see www.vaemergency.gov.

SATURDAY/MAY 31ESL Book Club. 11 a.m. at the

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Adults learningEnglish meet to discuss a bookchosen by the group. Call 703-502-3883.

Scholar Society Workshop. Noon-1p.m. at Centreville Regional Library,14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville.Scholar Society is hosting workshopsfor middle school students. May 31workshop will feature FCPS schoolboard member Ryan McElveen.Registration required. Visitscholarsociety.webs.com or call 703-830-2223.

English Conversation Group. 3:30p.m. at the Centreville RegionalLibrary, 14200 St. Germain Drive.Practice English with other students.Call 703-502-3883.

Application Deadline. The Writers ofChantilly is sponsoring a free writingcontest open to middle and highschool students in Fairfax County.Students are invited to write anoriginal essay, short story or poem onthe theme “Unfinished Business”—about a goal, a regret, or somethingleft incomplete or unresolved in thepast. First through third placewinners will read their work at anauthor event Sunday, Sept. 7, 2-4p.m. at the Chantilly RegionalLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Winners also will receive a writingprize package, and have their workpublished. Only one entry per author,written by students reflecting theirown original ideas. Only unpublishedworks, and previous winners of aWriters of Chantilly writing contestare not eligible. Entries must be1,000 words maximum, typed inEnglish and postmarked/received byMay 31. Include name, grade, school,mailing address, email address andphone number. Pieces will be judgedon creativity, content and structure(stories and essays should have abeginning, middle and end; poemsmay be free verse). Fiction ornonfiction stories welcome. Emailentries [email protected]. Visithttp://writersofchantilly.blogspot.com.

MONDAY/JUNE 2Kindergarten Registration. 1:30-

3:30 p.m. at Cub Run Elementary,5301 Sully Station Drive, Centreville.Bring an original birth certificate,proof of residency (lease or deed),driver’s license and or passport alongwith the physical/immunizationrecords. Call the school office at 703-633-7500 for registration forms.

ESL Book Club. 7 p.m. at theCentreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Adults learningEnglish meet to discuss a bookchosen by the group. Call 703-830-2223.

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ing Pan Farm Park to the big splash atAtlantis Waterpark, there are a variety ofoptions for keeping everyone entertained.

SULLY HISTORIC SITECompleted in 1799 by Richard Bland Lee,

the main house at Sully combines aspectsof Georgian and Federal architecture andtours are given on the hour. Outside walk-ing tours of the original outbuildings andslave quarters are given at 2 p.m. throughmid-November. Tours are $7 for adults, $6for students (16 and up with student I.D.),$5 for seniors (65 and up) and $5 for chil-dren (ages 5-15). Sully Historic Site is lo-cated at 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantillyand open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily except Tues-days and some holidays. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully-his-toric-site for more.

BULL RUN REGIONAL PARKThe park includes a special events center

which is a venue for activities and eventsincluding concerts, craft fairs, athletic com-petitions, circuses, dog and equestrianshows, historic reenactments, and ethnicfestivals. Campsites available at Bull RunCampground include RV sites, tent sites,rustic cabins and group camping areas. Allsites have a charcoal grill, fire ring and pic-nic table. There are two bathhouses in thecampground that offer hot showers, sinks,toilets and laundry facilities. Camping feesrange from $26-$41. Bull Run Regional Parkis located at 7700 Bull Run Drive,Centreville. Visit www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run for more.

Bull Run Marina, located on the wa-ters of the Occoquan Reservoir, is part ofthe Northern Virginia Regional ParkAuthority’s 5,000 acres of preserved BullRun-Occoquan Stream Valley land. Thewater at this location offers opportunities

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for high school crew practice and fishingand boating. When seasonally unstaffed,those wishing to launch watercraft at themarina may purchase a season pass andgate key at Fountainhead Regional Park703-250-9124, located downstream at10875 Hampton Road. Those wishing tohike the trails or fish from the shore maypark in the lot across and up the road fromthe marina and walk down, keeping in mindthat all patrons must be out of the park bydark. Visit www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run_marina for more.

Atlantis Waterpark is part of Bull RunRegional Park and features two large waterslides and waterfalls. Hours vary but thewaterpark is open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.weekends until Sept. 1 and various hoursduring the week beginning June 18. Ticketprices range from $5-$8 with season passesavailable. Visit www.atlantisbullrun.com/for more.

FRYING PAN FARM PARKThe park preserves and interprets the

Bull RunMarinaoffersfishing

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1920s through 1950s through farming, ag-ricultural process and rural community life.The park includes wagon rides, a countrystore, visitor center, and animals such ascows, pigs, goats, horses, rabbits and a pea-cock. Cow milking occurs daily at 4 p.m.There are frequent special activities suchas “Food Wars!” and “Farm Animal Safaris”great for the entire family. The farm is alsoa regional equestrian center featuring freeevents. Frying Pan Farm Park is located at2709 West Ox Road, Herndon and opendaily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit http://fryingpanpark.org.

SPLASHDOWN WATERPARKThe 13-acre Splashdown features two

four-story water slides, sand volleyball, alazy river and more. Splashdown is the larg-est waterpark in Northern Virginia. Admis-sion ranges from $9-$14.95 and seasonpasses are available. Splashdown Waterparkis located at 7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive,Manassas and summer hours vary. Visitwww.splashdownwaterpark.com.

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MayTHROUGH JUNE 16Arlington National Cemetery

150th Anniversary Observation.Join the 150th anniversarycommemoration of the establishmentas a National Cemetery. Featuresguided tours, lectures, andceremonies. Ticketed and free. Visitwww.arlingtoncemetery.mil.

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUG. 6Twilight Tattoo: A Military

Pageant, Arlington. 7 p.m. FortMyer, Arlington. Listen to an hourlong ceremony by the 3rd U.S.Infantry Regiment, the U.S. ArmyDrill Team, the Old Guard Fife andDrum Corps, as well as many more.Free. Visit www.usarmyband.com.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/ MAY 29-JUNE 134th Annual Herndon Festival. The

Town of Herndon’s Parks andRecreation Department hosts theannual Herndon Festival. This is atown-wide event and attracts morethan 80,000 people from the greaterWashington, D.C. Metropolitan area.There is no admission fee to enter theHerndon Festival. Visitwww.herndonfestival.net for more.

SATURDAY/MAY 31Spring into Summer. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tysons West, 1500 Cornerside Blvd.,Tysons Corner. Activities for all ages,plus goodies, sidewalk chalking,hopscotch, and a bouncy house. Bringbikes for donation to Bikes for theWorld. Free. Rain or shine. Call 703-476-9377.

SATURDAY/MAY 31- SUNDAY/JUNE 1Great Tastes of Tysons. 1-6 p.m.

Lerner Town Square at Tysons II,8025 Galleria Drive, at the TysonsCorner Metro Stop (between TysonsCorner Mall and the Galleria). Enjoy afestival of all sorts of food. Visitwww.tastetysons.com for more.

Vintage Wine and Food Festival.Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 BullRun Drive, Centreville. A fun-filledday with food, musical entertainmentand more. Visit www.vintagevirginia.com for more.

Clifton, Tournaments for Turf:Moonlight Madness. 6 p.m.Braddock Park, Braddock Road,Clifton. All night (begins 6 p.m.,Sunday, May 31 and wraps upSunday morning), co-ed adult softballextravaganza includes three-game,55-minute game guarantee. $275-$300. Registration deadline: May 28.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/tournaments-for-turf or call 703-324-8759.

Great Falls Studios Spring ArtShow & Sale. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 790Walker Road, Great Falls. Twenty-fiveGreat Falls Studios member artists –painters in oil acrylic, watercolor andmixed media, potters, photographers,jewelers, fiber artists, a weaver andone who works in glass – areparticipating. Visitwww.greatfallsstudios.com/calendar.php for more.

Springfield Days/Party in the Park.8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., South Run Park,7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield.Springfield Days is a community widecelebration that includes a 5K run,“Pet Fest,” car show and more. Moviein the Park begins at dusk. Visitwww.springfielddays.com for more.

JuneSUNDAY/JUNE 1Cardboard Boat Regatta. 10 a.m.-2

p.m., Lake Accotink Park, 7500Accotink Park Road, Springfield.Witness the cardboard boat creationsrace along Lake Accotink’s shorelineat 2 p.m. $4 vehicle fee. Call 703-569-0285 or [email protected]. Visitwww.springfielddays.com for more.

Herndon Festival 5K/10K Races.7:30 a.m. Herndon CommunityCenter, 814 Ferndale Ave, Herndon.703-787-7300.

MONDAY/JUNE 2Reston, Annual Golf Tournament.

7:30 a.m. Hidden Creek CountryClub, 1711 Clubhouse Road, Reston.Proceeds to benefit local elementaryschools. Register online atwww.celebrategreatfalls.org.

FRIDAY/JUNE 6-SUNDAY/JUNE 8Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Friday: 6

p.m.-midnight; Saturday: 10 a.m.-midnight; and Sunday: 11 a.m.-7p.m.Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway,Fairfax. Musical performances, rides,games and food. Call 703-324-3247or visit www.celebratefairfax.com/.

FRIDAYS/JUNE 6-AUG. 22Herndon Friday Night Live! 6:30

p.m. 777 Lynn Street, Herndon. Listento great music on Friday nights duringthe summer. Visit herndonrocks.com/schedule.php for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 7Alexandria, Canine Cruise. 11 a.m.

Also July 19 and Aug. 9. AlexandriaCity Marina, 1 Cameron St.,Alexandria. Tour the AlexandriaSeaport on this 60-minute waterfrontexcursion. Dogs must be on 6 ft. flatleash at all times. $15/adults; $9/children; dogs ride free. Call 703-684-0580 or visitwww.PotomacRiverboatCo.com/canine-cruise.php.

SATURDAY/JUNE 7Relay for Life. 1 p.m. Herndon Middle

School. 901 Locust St., Herndon. Visitwww.relayforlife.org for more.

Historic Fairfax City WalkingTours. 11 a.m. Ratcliffe-AllisonHouse, 10386 Main St., Fairfax. Joina seasoned tour guide for a walkthrough the historic section of Fairfax,featuring the Old Courthouse andother historic sites. Approximately 90minutes, weather permitting. $3-$15.Call 703-385-8414.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/ JUNE 7-8Lake Anne Plaza’s Chalk on the

Water Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. LakeAnne Plaza Waterfront, 1609Washington Plaza, Reston. If you everwanted to paint the bricks withoutgetting in trouble, all ages arewelcome to paint Lake Anne Plaza ina Technicolor hue as participantsturns the plaza into a chalk artgallery. $5-$15. Register atwww.chalkonthewater.com for more.

SUNDAY JUNE 8Lake Anne Summer Film Festival. 8

p.m. (sundown). Recurring monthlyon the 2nd Sunday (July 13, Aug. 10and Sept. 14). Lake Anne Plaza, 1609Washington Plaza, Reston. For a fulllist of films shown, visit http://lakeanneplaza.com/event/lake-anne-summer-film-festival/

THURSDAYS/JUNE 12-AUG. 28Take a Break Concert Series. 7-9

p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 11404Washington Plaza W, Reston. OnThursdays, take a break with this

outdoor concert series. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/take-a-break.shtml for weekly lineup.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 13-14Taste of Reston. Friday: 3-11 p.m.;

Saturday: noon-11 p.m. Reston TownCenter, 11900 Market St., Reston.Carnival games and rides with afamily fun zone. Visitwww.restontaste.com for more.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 13-15Tinner Hill Blues Festival. Various

locations around Falls Church. TheTinner Hill Blues Festival is the onlythree-day event in Falls Church. Therewill be all kinds of blues for all ages,all weekend, all over town. Visithttp://tinnerhill.org/blues-festival formore.

SATURDAY/JUNE 14Art in the Courtyard. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Lorton Station Town Center. Artistsfrom the Workhouse Arts Center, theTorpedo Art Factory and HistoricOccoquan will be featuring theirworks including paintings, jewelry,sculpture, photography, blown glass,pottery, wood work, and digitalartwork. Visitwww.lortonstationtowncenter.com/calendar-of-events.html for more.

Mount Vernon Nights: AltWashingtonia (Bavarian). 7-8p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 OxRoad, Lorton. Alt Washingtoniaperforms traditional Alpine dancesfrom Germany and Austria.Performances include the longalphorns, yodeling and singing,cowbell-ringing, musical saw, button-box accordion, zither, and mountaindulcimer. Visit www.workhousearts.org or call 703-584-2900.

Once Upon a Time...(Costume BallFundraiser). 7:30-10 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd,Lorton. The evening includes music,dancing, silent auction, food, andperformances by cabaret vocalists.Costumes with a fairy-tale theme arenot required for entry, but there willbe door prizes for the mostimaginative costumes. Admission islimited, so early reservations arestrongly recommended. $40. Visitwww.workhousearts.org or call 703-584-2900.

Become a Pilot Family Day andAviation Display. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.National Air & Space Museum, 14390Air & Space Museum Parkway,Chantilly. See 50 visiting vintage,recreational, military, and homebuiltaircraft, on display outside the Centerfor one day only. Talk to pilots andfind out what skills are needed to fly.Inside the Center, test your pilotingskills in flight simulators, talk toaviation experts, and enjoy story timeand hands-on activities with the kids.Visit http://becomeapilot.si.edu formore.

Father’s Day Golf Tournament.Burke Lake Golf Center, 7315 OxRoad, Fairfax Station. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.Teams of two compete in an 18-holescramble format in three divisions:Father/Jr. 7-12; Father/Jr. 13-17;Father/Adult partner. Closest to thepin contests. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rdplace in all three divisions. Limited tofirst 48 teams. Registration beginstwo weeks prior to event. $65/team.Fee due at time of registration,includes lunch. Call 703-323-1641.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/ JUNE 14-15Engine #62 Trackless Train Rides

at Lake Fairfax. 1400 Lake FairfaxDrive, Reston. Hit the pool and hitcha ride on the trackless train, runningon the second week of June, July, andAug. Special runs also May 31, June1, and July 4. Watermine park opens

May 24. $3. Call 703-471-5416.

SUNDAY/JUNE 15Sully Antique Car Show. Sully

Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way,Chantilly. Up to 400 cars on showfield, restoration displays, tour thehistoric house, music and food, kid’stent, flea market, cars for sale. $10for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 perchild. Historic house will be open atno additional cost. Visitww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully-historic-site.

5th Annual Father’s Day Pig Roast.2 p.m. Paradise Springs Winery,13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Joinus for our 5th annual Father’s Daygourmet Cuban Lechung Pig Roast.Call to RSVP 703-830-9463.

SATURDAY/JUNE 21Clifton Wine Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Children’s Park, 7140 Main St.,Clifton. Visit historic Clifton, withwine, food, music and arts and craftsto make it a celebration. Rain orshine. Visit www.cliftonwine.com formore.

Strawberry Festival. 2 p.m. Ellanor C.Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road,Chantilly. Play croquet, savorstrawberry ice cream and learn schoollessons about Machens grove. Visitwww.parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov formore.

Ballroom Social Dance. 7:30-10:30p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox

Road, Lorton. Put on your dancingshoes and come out to the Workhousefor an evening of social ballroomdance. Bring a friend, a date or agroup and enjoy a casual, fun nightout. Visit www.workhousearts.org formore.

SUNDAY/JUNE 22Herndon Centennial Golf Course

Short Game Challenge. 8 a.m.909 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. 703-471-5769. Visitwww.herndongolf.com for more.

WEDNESDAYS/JUNE 25-AUG. 20Frying Pan Farm Arts in the Parks.

10-11 a.m. Frying Pan Farm ParkAmphitheater, 2739 West Ox Road,Herndon. Entertain children, teachthem the importance of protecting ournatural resources, introduce them tolive entertainment in an informal kid-friendly atmosphere, and forge aconnection between kids and parks.Call 703-437-9101.

FRIDAYS/JUNE 27-AUG. 29Braddock Nights Concert Series.

7:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park,7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfieldor Royal Lake Park, 5344Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Listen tomusical performances in the greatoutdoors. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/

performances/ for location andschedule.

SATURDAY/JUNE 28Del Ray Music Festival. Noon-9 p.m.

2701 Commonwealth Ave.,Alexandria. This event will featurelocal food vendors, children’sactivities and a variety of live music,ranging in genre from reggae to jazz,blues to rock. Free. Visitwww.DelRayMusicFestival.com .

SATURDAYS/JUNE 28-AUG. 23Burke Arts in the Parks. 10-11 a.m.

Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Entertainchildren, teach them the importanceof protecting our natural resources,introduce them to live entertainmentin an informal kid friendlyatmosphere, and forge a connectionbetween kids and parks. Call 703-323-6601.

E.C. Lawrence Arts in the Parks.10-11 a.m. E.C. Lawrence ParkAmphitheater, 5040 Walney Road,Chantilly. Entertain children, teachthem the importance of protecting ournatural resources, introduce them tolive entertainment in an informal kidfriendly atmosphere, and forge aconnection between kids andparks.703-631-0013.

SUNDAY/JUNE 292nd Annual Tour de Tysons Bicycle

Races. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. JonesBranch Drive, Tysons Corner. Tenbicycle races, food trucks andvendors. The Tour de Tysons is a funexperience for the whole family —compete or simply enjoy. Visitwww.tysonspartnership.com for more.

Summer Concert Series: TheUnited States Navy Band, TheCommodores. 6-7 p.m. 14390 Air &Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly.Listen to a free musical performanceon the Museum’s lawn. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/detail.cfm?id=10362 for more.

JulyFRIDAY/JULY 4Great Falls Fourth of July

Celebration. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. GreatFalls Village Centre, 776 WalkerRoad, Great Falls. Walk/run, parades,festivities, fun and food. Fireworks atTurner Farm Park on Saturday, July6. Visit www.celebrategreatfalls.orgfor more.

Lorton’s Fourth of July Parade. 11a.m.-2 p.m. VRE Parking Lot, 8990Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Lorton’sfourth annual Independence Dayparade.

Mount Vernon’s An AmericanCelebration. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. GeorgeWashington’s Mount Vernon, 3200Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,Mount Vernon. Fireworks in patrioticcolors fired over the Potomac River.

The event also includes aninspirational naturalization ceremonyfor 100 new citizens, military re-enactments, a special wreath-layingceremony, free birthday cake for alland a visit from the “first” firstcouple, “General and Mrs.Washington.” Visitwww.mountvernon.org for more.

Herndon 4th of July Celebration.6:30 p.m. Bready Park at the HerndonCommunity Center, 814 FerndaleAve., Herndon. A family-fun eventfeaturing games, arts and craftactivities, bingo, food face painting,balloon artists, and fireworks. Visitwww.herndon-va.gov for more.

Fairfax’s Independence DayCelebration. 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. inthe Downtown Fairfax HistoricDistrict. Independence day parade,historical tours, games, entertainmentand fireworks. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/independence-day-celebration.

Vienna 4th of July Festival andFireworks Show. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Live musical entertainment, arts andcrafts for kids, antique and classic carshow and fireworks. Visitwww.viennava.gov for more.

SATURDAY/JULY 12Obon Festival. 5:30 -9 p.m.

Highlighting Japanese culture at EkojiBuddhist Temple, 6500 LakehavenLane, Fairfax Station. Visitwww.ekoji.org for more.

SATURDAY/JULY 19Clifton Film Festival. 4 p.m.

Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 OxRoad, Lorton. Clifton Film Fest is anaward winning indoor and outdoorfilm festival. Original films made bythe surrounding community areshowcased. Visit www.cliftonfilmfest.com/index.html for more.

MONDAY/JULY 28Herndon Centennial Junior Open.

8 a.m. Herndon Centennial GolfCourse, 909 Ferndale Ave., Herndon.Open to kids of all skill levels to comeand enjoy the thrill of competition.Visit http://herndon-va.gov for more.

AugustSATURDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 2- SEPT. 74th Annual Workhouse Clay

National Ceramics Exhibition. atMcGuireWoods Gallery, 9601 Ox Rd,Lorton. View the breadth ofcontemporary ceramic artwork beingcreated throughout the USA duringthe Workhouse Clay NationalCeramics Exhibition. Visitwww.workhousearts.org for more.

SUNDAY/AUG. 3Bolivian Independence Day

Children’s Festival. 4:30 p.m.GMU, Center for the Arts, 4400University Drive, Fairfax. A BolivianIndependence Day celebrationcomplete with dance, music andsinging. Tickets: $10-$15. Visitwww.proboliviausa.org for more.

TUESDAY/AUG. 5National Night Out. 6- 9 p.m.

Strengthen community connectionsand heighten crime-preventionawareness in the City of Fairfax. Visitwww.bonniebrae.net for more.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 6-10Arlington County Fair. Thomas

Jefferson Community Center, 3501Second St. South. Indoor and outdooractivities. Visit arlingtoncountyfair.us.

CelebrateFairfax

Celebrate Fairfax!, NorthernVirginia’s largest community-wide celebration, takes placeJune 6-8 at the Fairfax CountyGovernment Center. Presentedby Celebrate Fairfax, Inc., theannual festival hosts tens ofthousands of visitors during thethree-day run.

The 25-acre site is filled withmore than 300 exhibitors, foodvendors, crafters and interactiveactivities. Celebrate Fairfax!showcases live concerts on eightstages, ExxonMobil Children’sAvenue, a petting zoo, theFairfax County Karaoke Cham-pionship, carnival rides, andgreat festival foods. Another funactivity for children is the InovaTrain Ride.

Nightly fireworks, presentedby Leidos, are a highlight of thefestival, and one of many greatfamily programs. This year’s BudLight Main Stage features topnational headline performers:The All American Rejects, CheapTrick and The Hunts.

For more information on anyof the festival’s programs, or tobecome a part of the festival asa volunteer, sponsor, performingartist, or simply to attend, visithttp://celebratefairfax.com orcontact the Celebrate Fairfax,Inc. office at 703-324-3247.

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When & WhereCelebrate Fairfax takes place Friday,

June 6 - Sunday, June 8, at the FairfaxCounty Government Center, 12000 Gov-ernment Center Parkway, Fairfax.Friday, June 6: 6 p.m.-midnight; Satur-day, June 7: 10 a.m.-midnight; andSunday, June 8: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Visithttp://celebratefairfax.com/ for details.

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FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 6-8Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

“Be Our Guest!” Belle and herenchanted entourage prove loveconquers all in this family-favoritemusical with an Oscar-winningscore featuring “Something There”and “If I Can’t Love Her.” Tickets:$22-$80.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 11Trey McIntyre Project. 8:30 p.m.

In their final D.C.-areaperformance, this inventive andbold contemporary ballet companyperforms to Queen’s glam-rockstylings. Tickets: $10-$44.

THURSDAY/JUNE 12Ringo Starr & His All Starr

Band. 8 p.m. Celebrate an erawith a band of rock ’n’ rollvirtuosos from the Beatles,Santana, Toto, and more. Tickets:$35-$65.

FRIDAY/JUNE 13Il Volo. 8 p.m. Pop-opera trio of

Italian teen heartthrobs combinessoaring voices with playful charm.Tickets: $30-$65.

SATURDAY/JUNE 14Louisiana Swamp Romp. 2 p.m.

The Big Easy party is back! Danceto Louisiana’s hottest Cajun,zydeco, and brass bands and jumpin the second line parade. Tickets:$30.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 18John Butler Trio. 7:30 p.m. There’s

nothing “Better Than” acousticallydriven roots-rock and reggaeballads from heartfelt Australianmulti-instrumentalists. Tickets:$32-$40.

THURSDAY/JUNE 19Daryl Hall & John Oates. 8 p.m.

Still making your dreams cometrue with unforgettable soul androck anthems, these Rock and RollHall of Famers are the mostsuccessful pop duo of all time.Tickets: $35-$60.

FRIDAY/JUNE 20Pixar in Concert. 8:30 p.m. All

your favorite animated Pixar filmson the big screen including“Finding Nemo,” “Up,” “ToyStory,” and “Monsters, Inc.,”paired with memorable scoresplayed by the National SymphonyOrchestra. Tickets: $30-$58.

SATURDAY/JUNE 21Grease Sing-A-Long. 8:30 p.m. Rev

up your vocal chords for anultimate summer night with theRydell High gang and sing-a-longwith the hits you’re hopelesslydevoted to as the original 1978film is projected in-house and onthe lawn with lyrics on screen.Tickets: $25-$38.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 25Ben Folds. 8:15 p.m. Front man of

Ben Folds Five and judge of NBC’s

The Sing-Off showcases his newpiano concerto and orchestralarrangements of pop hits with theNational Symphony Orchestra.Tickets: $25-$60.

FRIDAY/JUNE 27Handel Giulio Cesare. Check

website for exact showtimes (alsoon Sunday, June 29 and Tuesday,July 1). New production, sung inItalian with English supertitles.Inside the Opera preshow talkbegins one hour before curtain.Tickets: $36-$88.

SATURDAY/JUNE 28Beethoven’s 9th. 8:15 p.m.

Triumphant performance ofBeethoven’s “Ode to Joy”masterpiece and more bypreeminent singers and one of theworld’s leading orchestras in itsonly 2014 D.C.-area appearance.Tickets: $25-$65.

SUNDAY/JUNE 29Diana Ross. 8 p.m. Motown’s

supreme legend has inspiredgenerations of singers with anendless stream of No. 1 hits from“You Can’t Hurry Love” to “I’mComing Out.” Tickets: $35-$60.

Handel Giulio Cesare. Checkwebsite for exact showtimes (alsoon Tuesday, July 1). Newproduction, sung in Italian withEnglish supertitles. Inside theOpera preshow talk begins onehour before curtain. Tickets: $36-$88.

TUESDAY/JULY 1Pilobolus. 8:30 p.m. Wild creativity

and daring, athletic moderndance. Tickets: $10-$48.

Handel Giulio Cesare. Checkwebsite for exact showtime. Newproduction, sung in Italian withEnglish supertitles. Inside theOpera preshow talk begins onehour before curtain. Tickets: $36-$88.

As America’s National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valu-able leadership role in both the local and national performing artscommunities. A typical season at Wolf Trap includes theatre, and musicalperformances ranging from country to pop to orchestra. Wolf Trap, 1645 TrapRoad in Vienna, is accessible from the Metro and parking is free. Visitwww.wolftrap.org for more.

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SUNDAY/AUG. 2427th Annual Pakistan

Independence Day FestivalUSA. Noon at Bull Run RegionalPark, 7700 Bull Run Drive,Centreville. The PakistanIndependence Day Festival includesmusical performances, rides andgames. Visitwww.pakistanfestivalusa.com.

SATURDAY/AUG. 30Lake Anne Jazz Festival. 1 p.m. Lake

Anne Plaza (Waterfront), 1609Washington Plaza, Reston.Showcasing a variety of talented localemerging artista and national jazzperformers. Beer garden on site. Visitlakeanneplaza.com/event/8th-annual-jazz-blues-festival/30.

SeptemberMONDAY/SEPT. 1Herndon Labor Day Festival. Noon-

6 p.m. at Herndon Town Green, 777Lynn St., Herndon. Great music, acraft show, food, 12 wineries andmicro-brews and culinarydemonstrations. Visit www.herndon-va.gov for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT.6-737th Annual Burke Centre Festival.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday:11 a.m.-5 p.m. at ConservancyFestival Grounds, 6060 Burke CentreParkway, Burke. Enjoy face painting,food, rides, and other amusements atthe Burke Centre Festival. Visitwww.burkecentreweb.com for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 6-SUNDAY/SEPT. 28Live Onstage: Alice in

Wonderland. 1 p.m. at WorkhouseArts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.Featuring songs based on the poetryfrom the original text, the CheshireCat, the Red Queen, the White Rabbitand the rest of the cast will be onhand as Alice adventures throughWonderland. $8-$12. Visitwww.workhousearts.org or call 703-584-2900.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 7Reston Triathlon. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

South Lakes High School, 11400South Lakes Drive, Reston. Swim, runand bike at the annual RestonTriathlon. Visitwww.restontriathlon.org/tri/.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY/SEPT. 11-18Fairfax’s Fall for the Book

Festival. 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Enjoy literature and hearauthors give readings at the Fall forthe Book Festival. Visitwww.fallforthebook.org for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 13Lorton’s Fall Festival. 11 a.m. at

Lorton Station Town Center. Enjoy amagic booth, pumpkin painting,photo booth, games, prizes and more.Visit www.lortonstationtowncenter.com/calendar-of-events.html.

Tysons World Music Festival. 11a.m.-11 p.m. at Tysons Square TysonsII, Tysons Boulevard. Full day of localand national performers, fine arts,and charity benefit. Visitwww.tysonspartnership.com/.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 20Dulles Day Plane Pull. 10:30 a.m.-4

p.m. at Dulles International Airport,Dulles. The 2014 Dulles Day FamilyFestival & Plane Pull is a full day ofexcitement with airplane and auto

exhibits, the children’s zone andbus pull, varied displays andactivities, vendors, food andentertainment. Visitwww.planepull.com for more.

Irish Folk Festival. Noon-6 p.m. atSherwood Community Center andVan Dyck Park, 3740 Old LeeHighway, Fairfax. Live traditionalIrish dancing and music. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/fairfax-irish-folk-festival

Paint Herndon. At ArtSpaceHerndon, 750 Center Street,Herndon. An all-day celebration ofthe arts and the anniversary of theopening of ArtSpace Herndon. Visitwww.artspaceherndon.com formore.

Tysons BBQ, Bourbon and Beer.Tysons Townsquare. Join us at thefestival for a great day of beersippin’, bourbon tastin’, musiclistenin’, cigar smokin’, andbarbeque eatin’. Visitwww.beerandbourbon.com/tysons/show-info for more.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 21Herndon Kids Triathlon. 8 a.m.

Herndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. This eventis designed for youth ages 6-16,regardless of athletic ability orprior triathlon experience. Thecourses and distances were createdto be achievable for allparticipants. Visit www.herndon-va.gov for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 27Reston Multicultural Festival. 11

a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza,Reston. The Reston MulticulturalFestival celebrates all theentertainment, dress, food, andcultural treasures from all over theworld that are all here in Reston.Rain or shine. Free. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/MulticulturalFestival.shtml

SUNDAY/SEPT. 28Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 2 p.m.

Reston Town Center, 11900 MarketStreet, Reston. Help raise moneyand support for treatment forAlzheimer’s Disease at the annualWalk to End Alzheimer’s. Visitact.alz.org for more.

NatureFest. 1- 5 p.m. RunnymedePark, 195 Herndon Parkway,Herndon. A family-focused event toexplore various stations throughoutthe park that include hands-onactivities, educational events,wildlife visitors and crafts. Visitherndon-va.gov for more.

Now…THROUGH SEPT. 26Baseball Boat to Nationals Park.

Times vary upon Nationalsschedule. Departs from theAlexandria Marina, 1 Cameron St.,Alexandria. Take a leisurely cruisefrom Old Town Alexandria toNationals Park along the PotomacRiver. Online-ticket purchasesinclude free parking. 703-684-0580. Visit www.BaseballBoat.comfor more.

THROUGH NOV. 2Water Taxi to the National Mall.

Alexandria City Marina, 1 CameronSt., Alexandria to Ohio & WestBasin Drive SW, Washington, D.C.This 30-minute cruise aboard theMiss Sophie connects D.C. with itsoldest neighbor, docking just stepsfrom Smithsonian museums and aCapital Bikeshare station. Visitwww.PotomacRiverboatCo.com orcall 703-684-0580 for more.

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SATURDAYSArlington Farmers Market at

Courthouse. Adjacent to theArlington County CourthouseParking Lot, at the intersection ofN. Courthouse Road and N. 14thStreet. This is a ‘producer only’market with more than 30producers. From January throughMarch, the market is open onSaturdays 9 a.m.-noon. Visitwww.arlingtonfarmersmarket.comfor a list of vendors.

Clarendon Farmers Market.Year-round, has locally producedbreads and pastries, organicvegetables, flowers, soap, sorbetand more. Saturdays and Sundays,8 a.m.-noon at CourthouseParking Lot, 3195 North WilsonBlvd., Arlington. Also year roundon Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. atClarendon Metro Station. Visitwww.Clarendon.org. Call 703-812-8881.

Old Town Farmers Market. 7a.m.-noon Saturdays, year round.Sells meat, dairy, fish, fruits andvegetables. Local farmers andartists have been selling productsthere since 1753. Market Square,301 King St., Alexandria. Call703-746-3200 or [email protected].

Del Ray Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, year round.Features fresh vegetables andfruits in season, meats, eggs, freshpasta and sauces, Amish cheese,yogurt, bakery goods and more.Located at the corner of EastOxford and Mount Vernonavenues, Alexandria. [email protected].

Mount Vernon Farmers Market.9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, May 31-Oct. 18. Fresh local food, artisancrafts, live music, kids activities,cooking demonstrations andspecial events. Corner ofCleveland Avenue and SnoqualmieStreet, Mount Vernon. Visitwww.mountvernonfarmersmarket.org.

Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 3-Nov. 22.5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burkemkt.htm

Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 3-Nov. 9.Named the best farmers market inNorthern Virginia by VirginiaLiving Magazine. Lake AnneVillage Center, 11401 North ShoreDrive, Reston. Visitwww.restonfarmersmarket.com.

Oakton Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Year round. Unity ofFairfax Church, 2854 Hunter MillRoad, Oakton. Visitwww.smartmarkets.org/

Springfield Farmers Market. 10a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Mall, 6417Loisdale Road, Springfield.www.smartmarkets.org.

Great Falls Farmers Market. 9a.m.-1 p.m. Year round. GreatFalls Village Centre, 778 WalkerRoad, Great Falls. Visitwww.celebrategreatfalls.org/FarmersMarket.html.

Vienna Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Faith Baptist ChurchParking Lot, 301 Center St. South,Vienna. Visit www.viennafarmersmarket.com.

Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1p.m. Saturdays, May 10-Nov. 1.10500 Page Ave., Fairfax. Visitwww.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com.

SUNDAYSClarendon Farmers Market.

Year-round, has locally producedbreads and pastries, organicvegetables, flowers, soap, sorbetand more. Saturdays and Sundays,

Farmers Markets

8 a.m.-noon at Courthouse ParkingLot, 3195 North Wilson Blvd. Visitwww.Clarendon.org. 703-812-8881.

Four Mile Run Farmers & ArtisansMarket. 9 a.m.-1 p.m Sundays fromApril 27-November. Brings freshnutritious foods to people of allincome levels. Located at theentrance to Four Mile Run Park at4109 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.Visit www.4mrmarket.org/ for more.

West End Farmers Market. 8:30a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays from May-November. Fresh, locally grown, in-season vegetables. Vendors also sellfresh-squeezed orange juice, fresh-baked pastries and more. Located atBen Brenman Park, 4800 BrenmanPark Drive, Alexandria. Visitwww.westendfarmersmarket.org.

Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1p.m. Sundays, May 4-Nov. 2.Featuring fresh produce, a Swissbakery and potted plants and herbs.VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton StationBlvd., Lorton.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/lortonmkt.htm

McLean Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2p.m. Parking lot of the NationalAutomobile Dealers Association 8400Westpark Drive, McLean.www.smartmarkets.org/

Tysons Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2p.m. NADA Campus, Greensboro &Westpark Drive.www.tysonspartnership.org

Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2p.m. Sundays, May 11-Oct. 26. 10500Page Avenue, Fairfax.www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/

Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4501 Market Commons Drive,Fairfax. www.greentowns.com/initiative/farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market-fairfax-va.

TUESDAYSThe Crystal City FRESHFARM

Market is open April-November onTuesdays, 3-7 p.m. with a selection offoods and goods from localproducers, in front of 251 S. 18th St.,Arlington. Visit www.crystalcity.org.

WEDNESDAYSMount Vernon Farmers Market. 11

a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4-Sept. 24. Fresh local food, artisancrafts, live music, kids activities,cooking demonstrations and specialevents. 415 E Kincaid St., MountVernon. www.mountvernonfarmersmarket.org/

Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m.Wednesdays, May 7-Oct. 29. Featuresan average of 21 vendors including afish vendor, knife sharpener and soapvendor. Cooking demonstrations andlive music some weeks. 8100Braddock Road, Annandale.www.wakefieldfarmersmarket.com/

Reston Farmers Market. 3-7 p.m.12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston.www.smartmarkets.org.

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Fair Lakes Farmers Market.3:30-7 p.m. 4501 MarketCommons Drive, Fairfax.www.greentowns.com/initiative/farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market-fairfax-va.

THURSDAYSRosslyn Farmers Market and

Concert. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,Thursdays, May 29-Sept. 25,across the street from Cupid’sGarden Sculpture, 1401 WilsonBlvd., Arlington. The marketoffers fresh foods and goods fromregional vendors including breadand pastries, farm-fresh andorganic produce, herbs and spices,exotic teas and specialty coffees.Visit www.rosslynva.org/do/rosslyn-farmers-market1.

Annandale Farmers Market. 8a.m.-noon Thursdays, May 2-Nov.7. Featuring a master gardenerplant clinic on site to answerquestions about plants andlandscaping. Mason District Park,6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale.703-941-1730.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/annandalemkt.htm

Herndon Farmers Market. 8a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, May1-Nov. 13. Twelve Vendors sell avariety of products includingkettle corn and fresh made Italianpasta. Old Town Herndon, 700Block of Lynn Street, Herndon.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/herndonmkt.htm

Fairfax’s Government CenterFarmers Market. 3-7 p.m.Thursdays, May 1-Oct. 30. Tenvendors including a MiddleEastern delicacy bakery andcustom organic ice cream shop.Fairfax County GovernmentCenter, 12000 GovernmentCenter Parkway, Fairfax. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/governmentcntr-mrkt.htm.

Lorton Farmers Market. 3-7 p.m.Thursdays. New Hope Church,8905 Ox Road, Lorton. Visitwww.smartmarkets.org.

FRIDAYSMcLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-

12 p.m. Fridays, May 2-Nov. 21.Vendors include an orchard andwinery company and specialtyberry farm. 1659 Chain BridgeRoad, McLean. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mcleanmkt.htm.

Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Fridays, May 2-Oct. 31.Giant Parking Lot, 5955Kingstowne Towne Center,Alexandria. Vendors productsinclude fresh organic honey, piesand rolls. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm

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Northern Virginia’s largest community-wide event, the 33rd annual CelebrateFairfax! Festival, is set to take placeJune 6-8, 2014 on the grounds of the

Fairfax County Government Center at 12000 Gov-ernment Center Parkway, Fairfax. The CelebrateFairfax! Festival features 25 acres of amazing con-certs, family programs, green living, thrilling carni-val rides and nightly fireworks. Among the festival’shighlights are the more than 120 concerts and per-formances on eight stages, with an exceptional line-up of national, regional and local artists. Includedare three fantastic headlining performances.

2014 Headline EntertainmentSchedule for theBud Light Main Stage:

❖ Friday, June 6, at 8 p.m. — THE ALL-AMERI-CAN REJECTS

Starting out in 2003 with their self-titled platinumdebut, followed by a double platinum release of MoveAlong in 2005 including singles “Move Along,” “DirtyLittle Secrets,” and “It Ends Tonight,” The All-Ameri-can Rejects continued to soar the charts with theirthird album When the World Comes Down in 2008.Their single “Gives You Hell” became their first in-ternational hit, the No. 1 most-played song of 2009,spending four weeks at No. 1 at Top 40 radio, andsold four million copies in the U.S. alone. After ashort time of musical and personal growth, The All-American Rejects released their fourth album Kidsin the Street (2012). This synth-driven album incor-porates horns and different instrumentation than theband has used in the past while still boasting theirtrademark earworm melodies, bright harmonies, andpotent rhythmic energy. Lead singer Tyson Ritter said,“… if you were a Rejects fan and maybe have dis-connected with us along our journey, Kids in theStreet will be the album that reels you back in. Andif you’ve stuck around, then thanks for growing upwith us. Because that’s what we’ve been doing forthe last ten years – growing up. Audibly.”

❖ Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m. — CHEAP TRICKWith timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want

Me,” “Surrender,” and “The Flame,” Cheap Trick is amusical institution. Since the ’70s they’ve been blend-ing elements of pop, punk and even metal in a waythat is instantly catchy and recognizable. Havingperformed more than 5,000 shows, with 20 millionrecords sold, 29 movie soundtracks, and 40 gold andplatinum recording awards, Cheap Trick was hon-ored in October 2007 by the Chicago Chapter of theNational Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences fortheir contributions to the music industry. Their mostcurrent release, The Latest, has garnered glowingreviews worldwide and continues Cheap Trick’s reignas power-pop progenitors as they continue theirlegacy of over 35 years in the music industry.

❖ Sunday, June 8, at 4:30 p.m. — THEHUNTS

The Hunts are an indie-folk band from thesouthlands of Chesapeake, Virginia. These sevenbrothers and sisters bring to the stage an amazingchemistry and powerful presence meticulously drivenby violin, acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, mando-

lin, accordion, ukulele, piano, and rounded out withcrisp harmonies. The Hunts have completed 7 U.S.tours, including performances in 42 states, and trav-eled worldwide for over 10 years. In November 2012,they released their newest album We Were Young,featuring 10 original songs. The album’s first track,“Make This Leap,” started receiving airplay from keymarket radio stations almost immediately after thealbum’s release and was picked up by Milk-Bone fora national commercial in May of 2013. The Huntsrecently signed a 6-album deal with CherrytreeRecords, a label under the umbrella of InterscopeRecords.

In addition to the entertainment schedule, thereare plenty of enhancements to the already extensivefestival programming at Celebrate Fairfax!, includ-ing areas such as Greenology, the Fairfax CountyKaraoke Championship, the Fairfax is Beautiful PhotoContest, the Craft Beer Garden & Silent Disco, theFairfax County DockDogs Competition, EmergingArtist Showcase featuring three talented local art-ists, plus more than 40 carnival rides and attractions,and over 30 food and drink vendors with enoughvariety to please anyone.

General admission seating is available for all per-formances; shows are free with daily tickets to theevent. Advance tickets are on sale starting May 1 atall Northern Virginia Wegmans locations, and onlinewww.celebratefairfax.com.

The 33rd annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival is apresentation of Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. and will beheld Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8, 2014at the Fairfax County Government Center,12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035.Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3 orga-nization commissioned in 1982 by the Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisors. Its mission, “The Celebrationof Fairfax County and Its Communities,” is metthrough the production of the Celebrate Fairfax! Fes-tival, Fall for Fairfax KidsFest, and educational pro-grams such as Events101. Call 703-324-3247 or visitthe website at www.celebratefairfax.com.

Celebrate Fairfax!Returns June 6-8

Photo courtesy of Celebrate Fairfax

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By Reena Singh

The Connection

Come one, come all!

The HerndonFestival will cel-ebrate its 34th year

— with a mix of old and new— everything from familiarconcerts and games to a gam-ing competition that will belive-streamed.

The free festival will be inhistoric downtown from Thurs-day to Sunday, May 29-June 1.

“It’s a family-oriented eventall the way through,” saidHerndon Parks and Recreationmarketing specialist AbbyKimble. “It’s a great start to thesummer, a great way to get out-side and reconnect.”

However, she said pets arenot allowed on the festivalgrounds and she discouragesanyone from leaving them intheir car.

Nearly every other town ofHerndon department is in-volved in bringing the festivalto fruition every year, including the police depart-ment and Department of Public Works.

“Public Works puts it all up and takes it down over-night so we’re back to our small town feel,” said Di-rector of Parks and Recreation Cindy Roeder.

AS WITH PREVIOUS YEARS, there will be threestages of entertainment, two nights of fireworks, aplethora of food and craft vendors and free live mu-sic will be available.

There will be some new components to this year’sevent as well, including a social media sponsoredscavenger hunt.

“I’d encourage people to walk around and find thesponsors and take pictures of them to post on socialmedia,” said Kimble. “You can post it on our facebookpage or tweet it #herndonfestival.”

Winners will receive festival-related prizes, shesaid.

John, Paul, George and Ringo will also make aguest appearance - sort of.

“We’re having our very own British invasion on thedowntown green,” said Kimble.

Acts include Steve Lauri fromThe Hollies, The English Chan-nel and Beatles tribute act TheReturn will have sets at the fes-tival.

A new gaming event, Leagueof the Legends, was organizedby two local college students:20 teams have been competing,and the finalists will have theirbattle live-streamed on a largescreen at the festival.

“I guess you can say its amodern day Dungeons andDragons,” said Kimble.

Two new art displays will beseen this year. The VirginiaTourism Corporation is bringinga 16-foot high “Love” statue asa part of the Virginia is for Lov-ers campaign. Additionally, awind art display will be in-stalled on Saturday.

“We try to mix it up with newthings every year so it doesn’tfeel stale,” said Kimble. “There’salways something fresh to do.”

The only money needed is forfood, rides and games. Evenparking is free - but Kimble hasadvice for that.

“Take the shuttle,” she said. “It will just start yourevent off on the right foot. Better yet, ride your bike.”

She said staff will look after any bicycles broughtto the event for free.

FAIRFAX CONNECTOR SHUTTLES will leaveHerndon High School and Worldgate Centre roughlyevery 10 minutes, according to Roeder. Kimble saidfor those who park at Worldgate to walk downWorldgate Drive towards the east to catch the shuttle.Signs will point the way.

“It’s a great opportunity for family to come out,”said Roeder. “We even have fun roaming entertain-ment to make it seem like a fun carnival-type event.”

For more information and a schedule of events,visit herndonfestival.net.

Photos by Alex McVeigh/The Connection

Last Year at Herndon FestivalMatt Otis and the Sound performs at the 2013Herndon Festival.

From left, ZoeBailey, 8, andAlly French, 8,ride on a slideat the 2013HerndonFestival.

Rich Potter,otherwise

known at Bertthe Nerd,

performs hisact at the 2013

HerndonFestival.

Festival features freeentertainment, fireworksand carnival.

Herndon Festival Returns This Weekend

Johnathan Watson, 2, watches atrain go by during the Washing-ton, Virginia and MarylandGarden Railway Society’s dis-play on the Herndon TownGreen at the festival severalyears ago.

The parking lotbetween Center

Street andStation Street

has historicallybeen the site of

carnival ridesand gamesduring the

Herndon Festi-val.

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