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By Bonnie Hobbs

Centreville has had a bowling al-ley for years, but nothing likethe trendy, flashy, upscale onethat just celebrated its grand

opening. Called Bowlero Centreville, it’s stillin the same place as always, 13814 LeeHwy., but it’s been completely renovated,revamped and refreshed.

The bells and whistles include 32 lanesof blacklight bowling with colorful wallgraphics, an interactive arcade with an ar-ray of video games plus table-game classicssuch as ping pong, billiards, corn-hole tossand shuffleboard. The new sports bar serveseverything from soda to specialty cocktails,and the “Go Crazy” food menu featuresInstagram-worthy creations like a huge, 5-pound, 14-inch hamburger to share withfriends and family.

The parent company, Bowlmor AMF,transformed the former AMF CentrevilleLanes into another of its brands, Bowlero.There are some 300 bowling alleys in theBowlmor family, with 26 Bowleros nation-wide – this one is the first in Virginia.

“We thought it was the right fit in thislocation because of the great, family demo-graphics here,” said Leanne Trent, Bowlero’sWashington, D.C.-area manager. “We’veslowly been renovating this site over thepast two years and we’re able to offer el-evated drink and menu options. We alwaysbowl under black light, and it’s a more fun,family atmosphere, as well as a place whereyou can hold corporate events. It’s appro-priate for all ages.”

THE GRAND OPENING was Saturday,April 1 and, by 1 p.m., 350 people had

come. Many came to see WashingtonRedskins’ veteran safety DeAngelo Hall, theevent’s celebrity host, and snag an auto-graph and photo with him. But others wereenjoying themselves bowling, eating andplaying the video and arcade games.

Friends invited Franklin Farm’s ZackWeinstein to go with them, and he was gladthey did. “I’ve been here before,” he said.“But now, it’s completely redecorated withnew lights, screens, music and a deejay; itseems like a club. The staff is very friendly,it’s a lot cleaner and nicer-looking than theold place and the prices are reasonable, soI’d recommend it to others.”

Adela Brown’s nephew wanted to checkout the remodeled bowling alley, so theywent there with a whole group. “It lookslike they’ve made quite a bit of changes,”she said, reaching for her soda at the bar.“It’s busy and is going to be good for chil-dren, youth and adults.”

Howard Marans, wife Stacy and daugh-ter Alexis, 2-1/2, of Centreville’s DeerfieldRidge community, came for both the bowl-ing and the football player. “We’re big sportspeople, so we figured, ‘Why not?’” saidStacy. “And it’s Alexis’s first time bowling,so we thought we’d try it out. We went tothe old bowling alley a couple times.”

“It seems more family-friendly now,” shecontinued. “I’d recommend it to friendsbecause the atmosphere is fun. And withthe music and lights, it keeps everyone en-tertained.”

“I enjoy bowling, and it’s a great placefor a group activity,” added her husband.

They also liked the snacks. “We got theginormous pretzel, which could easily feedfour people,” said Howard. “It comes withtwo dips and is really good.”

Besides the Party Pretzel, Bowlero is alsoproud of its signature Behemoth Burger –named one of America’s top burgers by USAToday. And for dessert, there’s Bowlero’sS’Mores Skillet made with graham crack-ers, melted milk chocolate, oversizedmarshmallows, and a drizzle of caramel.

Meanwhile, the sports bar offers large, flat-screen TVs and specialty drinks includingthe Mad Mai Tai, Old-School Moscow Muleand the Dunk Tank – a fishbowl cocktail toshare with friends.

Playing Pac-Man with son Hayden Zolas,7-1/2, while daughter Jada, 12, played an-other game nearby, was Jared Pannell ofCentreville’s Bent Tree Apartments. “I lovebowling, video games and food, and thisplace is awesome,” said Pannell. “It’s oneof the cleanest bowling alleys I’ve been to,and the video-game area is bright and thegames aren’t broken.”

Besides that, he said, “DeAngelo Hall’s inthe house – hello! We bowled, too, and itwas mellow. You can focus more on the lanewhere you’re bowling because the lanes’

backdrops are lit and each lane has a dif-ferent color. I’d absolutely recommend itbecause the food’s great, it’s close to home,the staff is really friendly and professionaland it’s a fun atmosphere.”

Hall brought his six children, ages 5-15,with him. “They all like bowling and videogames, and they’re having a good, ol’ time,”he said. “This place is amazing. In mostbowling alleys, you’ve got to eat before go-ing because the food is so bad. But this onehas a five-star restaurant; you don’t seethese menu items at bowling alleys.” Point-ing at the monster hamburger, he said, “Thisneeds to be on a food challenge; I bet no-body could eat it by themselves.”

He just bought a house in Leesburg andattends Grace Covenant Church in nearbyChantilly, so Hall said he’ll return toBowlero. “We’ll definitely do some teamevents down here, myself and the[Redskins] captain and the DBs [defensivebacks],” he said. “It’s a great environmentand great food in a great area.” And be-tween the arcade games and the bowling,he added, “There’s something here for ev-erybody to do.”

Centreville’s Bowlerooffers “something foreverybody.”

Bowling, Video Games and a 5-lb. Hamburger

Centreville’s Jared Pannell and son Hayden play a game of Pac-Man.

Photos by Bonnie Hobbs

Leslie Noble holds a platter ofmango chicken chipotle wraps.

DetailsBowlero has private event rooms for

children’s birthday parties or special events,plus personnel to help plan one-of- a-kindoccasions. For hours of operation, laneavailability, reservations or to plan a partyor corporate event, call 703-830- 3700.Further information is atwww.bowlero.com.

Howard Maransof DeerfieldRidge poses fora photo beforebowling.

(From left) Bowlero Vice-Presidentof Food & Beverages Steve Bartekand Washington Redskin DeAngeloHall hold the 5-pound BehemothBurger.

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By Bonnie Hobbs

No one expects to become acrime victim. But when ithappens in Fairfax County,there’s a whole network of

people and services ready to help both vic-tims and their families overcome the traumaand cope with the aftermath.

And on Sunday, April 2, at Fairfax Cor-ner, the county Police Department’s VictimServices Section marked National CrimeVictims’ Rights Week – April 2-8 – with the5th Annual 5K Walk and Crime Victims Trib-ute. Victims, survivors, family members,friends and the community participated toraise awareness of victims’ rights in North-ern Virginia and show support for all crimevictims.

Many victims, survivors and their advo-cates even wore superhero capes as a signof solidarity with all victims of crime. Largephotos of some local victims were displayedin front of the stage, and the event beganwith a moment of silence for them. Thencame several speeches before the candle-light walk.

As the county’s former police chief, DaveRohrer said he’s worked with some “trulywonderful” people. “We’re here today tohonor and remember the victims and sur-vivors of serious, violent crimes,” he said.“But the dispatchers, police officers anddetectives, firefighters, paramedics and ad-vocates in Victims’ Services and the courtsystem, we honor you, too, for your caring,passion and commitment to serving.”

Noting the event’s theme of “Strength,Resilience and Justice,” Rohrer said, “Mostof us came here to make a difference, and

we will never forget the strength and resil-ience that you have and have taught us.Justice refers to the legal rights victimshave.”

Furthermore, he said, “Safety is not justa legal right, but also a basic human right –to be free and safe in our persons, regard-less of who we are, where we come from,what we look like or our status.” Then, ac-knowledging all those “who’ve done somuch to serve and support,” he added, “Welive and work in an extremely caring andempathetic community.”

Current Police Chief Ed Roessler saidFairfax County is the safest jurisdiction ofits size in the U.S. To the victims, he said,“You give us the strength and resilience topursue justice and you’re not alone. We’ll

help heal not just yourself, but our commu-nity, and we extend our blessings upon you.”

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Jes-sica Greis-Edwardson said it’s humbling towork with the victims and survivors of vio-lence. “It makes me want to be a better pros-ecutor,” she said. “Their stories are astound-ing and take your breath away. And it’s apleasure to be a part of helping you as youmove forward.”

THE GUEST SPEAKER was Joe Samaha,whose daughter Reema – a Westfield Highgrad – was one of the 32 people killed inthe April 16, 2007 mass shooting at VirginiaTech. She was a freshman, just 18, when agunman ended her life.

Her parents established scholarships in

her name, and her father became an advo-cate for the VTV Family Outreach Founda-tion, promoting increased school and col-lege-campus safety and trying to preventtragedies caused by gun violence. Its Cam-paign 32 worked to have all states partici-pate in the National Instant Criminal Back-ground Check System, and another Cam-paign 32 (www.campaign32.org) is begin-ning, continuing the advocacy for campussafety and security.

When the Virginia Tech tragedy occurred,said Samaha, “There were no alert systemsthen for students there, or push bars on thedoors to prevent their chaining [by the as-sailant]. Now there are more-immediatelockdowns and active-shooter drills, pluslegislation helping those in need of men-tal-health treatment for suicidal thoughts.”

“In my opinion, there were 33 victims,because I believe the shooter could havebeen helped [before he killed people],” con-tinued Samaha. “On Dec. 13, 2006, he’dsigned up for a [counseling] appointment,but didn’t show up. He was screaming outloud for help, silently, but was not givenhelp.”

Samaha then had the crowd hold handswhile he read “Reema’s Inspiration,” whichhe wrote: “From our pain, may we heal;from our fear, we seek comfort. From ourgrief, we are blessed; from our solitude, weseek serenity. From conflict, we find har-mony; from our anger, we seek peace.”

Then, to those working in Victims’ Ser-vices and public safety, he offered a prayerfrom St. Francis of Assisi: “Lord, make mean instrument of Your peace. Where thereis hatred, let me sow love; where there isinjury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope; where thereis darkness, light; where there is sadness,joy.

“Oh, Divine Master, grant that I may notso much seek to be consoled as to console,

County honorsNational CrimeVictims’ Rights Week.

‘From Our Pain May We Heal’Some of the crowd at the Crime Victims event at Fairfax Corner. Former Police Chief Dave Rohrer

Fairfax County Police Chief EdRoessler

Joseph Samaha, whose daughter was killed at Virginia Tech, speaks fromthe heart.

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Opinion

Virginia Press Association’s highestaward, the VPA Award for Journalistic Integrity and Community Ser-vice, went to Local Media Connec-

tion/Mount Vernon Gazette for coverage andeditorials throughout 2016 relating to policereform in Fairfax County.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch won in thedaily category for its series about the death ofa mentally ill prisoner, Jamycheal Mitchell, ina Portsmouth Jail.

The judges noted, “The Mount Vernon Ga-zette covered the complex issue of police re-form from February through December 2016,sparked by the shooting of an unarmed manby a Fairfax County police officer. … The Ga-zette focused community attention on the case,particularly on the efforts of citizens and rep-resentatives of law enforcement agencies work-ing together on reforming police practice. Thisled to the creation and implementation of aCivilian Review Panel to provide oversight ofpolice policy, procedures and activities. … Theapproach of the Gazette in this matter providesa good illustration of the positive role a com-munity newspaper can play when it takes anactivist approach to issues of importance to itsreaders.” Editor Mary Kimm and reporter TimPeterson accepted the award.

Virginia Press Association honored its 2016award winners on Saturday, April 8, 2017 inRichmond at its annual dinner. The Connec-tion papers, including the Alexandria GazettePacket, garnered more than 35 awards in manycategories, including investigative reporting,education coverage, headline writing, photog-raphy, column writing, sports writing, obitu-

Your Award Winning PapersRichmond Times-Dispatch (daily) and the Mount Vernon Gazette/LocalMedia Connection (non-daily), win the VPA’s highest awards.

Local Media Connection writers and photographers won 37 Virginia PressAssociation awards for work in 2016, including the Virginia Press AssociationAward for Journalistic Integrity and Community Service. Pictured here fromleft, John Bordner, Mark Mogle, Mary Kimm, Shirley Ruhe, Tim Peterson,Vernon Miles, Eden Brown, Andrea Worker and Jeanne Theismann.

aries, environmental writing, food writing,graphics, and more.

Shirley Ruhe was the top award winner, earn-ing seven different awards including two firstplace awards, one for investigative reporter forher series on sex trafficking.

Other first place award winners include pho-tographer Mark Mogle, who also won two firstplaces; Bonnie Hobbs for General News for hercoverage of the rise and fall of the mayor ofthe City of Fairfax; Eden Brown for Educationwriting; Tim Peterson for Public Safety writ-

ing and for Sports writing; Joan Brady for Fea-ture Series on foster care alumni success sto-ries; Jeanne Theismann for headline writing;Alexandra Greeley for food writing. StevenMauren, editor-in-chief, won first place forEditorial Pages in Alexandria Gazette Packet,along with Mary Kimm, cartoonist Steve Artley,and designers Geovani Flores and LaurenceFoong.

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2016 Virginia Award Winners❖ Virginia Press Association Award for Journalistic

Integrity and Community Service, the association’shighest award, went to Local Media Connec-tion/Mount Vernon Gazette for coverage andeditorials relating to police reform in FairfaxCounty.

❖ Shirley Ruhe, 1st Place, In-Depth or InvestigativeReporting, Arlington, Investigative Series-Sex Traf-ficking

❖ Mark Mogle, 1st Place, General News Photo,Wreaths Across America, Arlington Connection

❖ Eden Brown, 1st Place, Education Writing, Ar-lington Connection

❖ Shirley Ruhe, 1st Place, Column Writing, Peopleat Work, Alexandria Gazette Packet,

❖ Jeanne Theismann, 1st Place, Headline Writing,Alexandria Gazette Packet

❖ Steven Mauren, Mary Kimm, Steve Artley,Geovani Flores and Laurence Foong, 1stPlace, Editorial Pages, Alexandria Gazette Packet

❖ Mark Mogle, 1st Place, Picture Story or Essay,“Plaid Tidings,” Alexandria Gazette Packet

❖ Tim Peterson, 1st Place, Public Safety Writing,Burke Connection

❖ Bonnie Hobbs, 1st Place, General News Writing,Fairfax Mayor Caught in Sex-for-Meth Sting,Fairfax Connection

❖ Joan Brady, 1st Place, Feature Series or Continu-ing Story, Great Falls Connection,

❖ Alexandra Greeley, 1st Place, Personal ServiceWriting, Food Features, Great Falls Connection

❖ Tim Peterson, 1st Place, Sports Writing Portfo-lio, Springfield Connection

❖ John Bordner, 2nd Place, General News Photo,

Kluge Farewell, Alexandria Gazette Packet❖ Shirley Ruhe , 2nd Place, Feature Series,

Homelessness, Arlington Connection❖ Kemal Kurspahic and Staff, 2nd Place, General

Makeup, Fairfax Connection❖ Marilyn Campbell, 2nd Place, Personal Service

Writing, Oak Hill/Herndon Connection❖ Jon Roetman, 2nd Place, Sports Writing Portfo-

lio, Oak Hill/Herndon Connection❖ Shirley Ruhe, 2nd Place, Column Writing, In the

Kitchen, Mount Vernon Gazette❖ Jean Card, Laurence Foong, Renee Ruggles,

2nd Place, Informational Graphics, Guide to theParks, Fairfax Station Connection

❖ Shirley Ruhe, 2nd Place, Personality or PortraitPhoto, Vienna-Oakton Connection

❖ Ken Moore, 2nd Place, Health, Science & Environ-mental Writing, Great Falls Connection

❖ Kemal Kurspahic, Andrea Worker, DonaldSweig, Ken Moore, Geovani Flores,Laurence Foong, 3rd Place, Front Page Design,Reston Connection

❖ Shirley Ruhe, 3rd Place, Personal Service Writ-ing, Arlington Connection

❖ Steven Mauren, Geovani Flores, LaurenceFoong, 3rd Place, General Makeup, Arlington Con-nection

❖ Shirley Ruhe, 3rd Place, General News Photo, Ar-lington Connection

❖ Eden Brown, 3rd Place, General News Writing,Arlington Connection

❖ Jeanne Theismann, 3rd Place, Personal ServiceWriting, Obituaries, Alexandria Gazette Packet

❖ Steve Artley, 3rd Place, Illustrations, Editorial

Cartoon, Alexandria Gazette Packet❖ Vernon Miles, 3rd Place, Feature Writing Portfo-

lio, Alexandria Gazette Packet❖ Jon Roetman, 3rd Place, Sports Writing Portfo-

lio, McLean Connection❖ Jean Card, Laurence Foong, Renee Ruggles, 3rd

Place, Informational Graphics, Guide to the Parks,Mount Vernon Gazette

❖ Tim Peterson, 3rd Place, General News Writing,Mount Vernon Gazette

❖ Laurence Foong, 3rd Place, InformationalGraphics, Real Estate Map, Great Falls

❖ Mary Kimm, 3rd Place, Editorial Writing, GreatFalls Connection

❖ Ken Moore, 3rd Place, Education Writing, GreatFalls Connection

❖ Ken Moore, 3rd Place, Feature Writing Portfolio,Oak Hill/Herndon Connection

Mary Kimm and Tim Peterson ac-cepted the Virginia Press AssociationAward for Journalistic Integrity andCommunity Service.

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By Supervisor John C.

Cook

(R-Braddock District)

Fairfax County continuesto make substantialprogress on a programcalled “Diversion First.”

This program provides treatment instead ofincarceration for people with mental healthissues or developmental disabilities whocome into contact with law enforcement forlow-level offenses. With Diversion First, anofficer can identify a suspect as needingsupportive services, and can bring him orher to the Community Services Board (CSB)instead of making an arrest. Instead of mak-ing an arrest, officers bringing low-level of-

fenders to the CSB savesthe County money, time,and resources. Last year,375 people were di-

verted from arrest into treatment- whichrepresents a huge accomplishment. This isnot the only opportunity for diversion, how-ever. The County is now pursuing the nextphase of the Diversion First program, witha focus on making diversions after this ini-tial contact with law enforcement.

Imagine you or I were arrested for a low-level crime, such as trespassing or disorderlyconduct, on a Saturday night. We may beheld until Monday or Tuesday. We couldthen probably post a bond for a few hun-dred dollars and be released. People withmental illness or developmental disabilities,however, often have troubled employmenthistories, and do not have that money. Theyare often detained for months awaiting trial.

During this time, the County is payingapproximately $200 per day to hold them,

all while their mental state is dete-riorating. By their next hearingdate, these individuals have oftenspent as much or more time in jailawaiting their day in court than ifthey had been found guilty of theoriginal charges, resulting in a re-

lease based on “time served.” They leave ina worse condition than when they entered.Eighty percent of the time, they will repeattheir criminal behavior.

Diversion First breaks this cycle. It pro-vides judges with a treatment alternativeat the bonding hearing, when the judge canoffer “supervised release” instead of bail.Supervised release requires mandatorytreatment, with supervision by a trainedprobation officer. The person gets treatmentand can recover. Then they can be releasedfrom criminal charges later if treatment issuccessful.

Studies show this treatment alternativecan reduce the reoccurrence of criminalactivity to as low as 20 percent. That meansa 60 percent reduction in crime (from 80percent to 20) from this population. Liter-ally hundreds of crimes can be preventedeach year. With jail costing around $200 perday, and treatment only a few thousanddollars per year, over time the County willsave significant funds.

This program is a win-win. Treatmentimproves lives. Crime will be reduced. Tax-payers will save long-term money. We mustcontinue the progress of Diversion First byimplementing these new avenues for diver-sion. This will allow the County to directresources more efficiently, allow the Policeto save time, and help people with disabili-ties improve their lives.

County Ready for NextPhase of Diversion First

Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday atnoon. Photos are welcome.

Ziyanah Ladak, of Chantilly, a third-year his-tory distinguished major and women, gender andsexuality double major, with a minor in Middle

Eastern studies, has received an undergraduateresearch award at the University of Virginia.

John Iraham, Nadine Alkaragholi andEthan Lewe, of Chantily High School, were rec-ognized at the Virginia DECA State LeadershipConference held March 3-5 in Virginia Beach.

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Submit entertainment announcementsat ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar.Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks be-fore event.

ONGOINGArt Guild of Clifton Exhibit. 10

a.m.-8 p.m. at Clifton Wine Shop,7145 Main St., Clifton. Includes oilpaintings of European settings;doors, windows, and flower shops.Free. Call 703-409-0919 for more.

Carolina Shag Dance. Wednesdays,6:30-10 p.m. at Arlington/FairfaxElks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd.,Fairfax. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m.; nopartners needed; dinner menu at6:45 p.m. Tickets are $8. Visitwww.nvshag.org for more.

Open Rehearsal. Wednesdays, 7:30p.m. at Lord of Life church, 13421Twin Lakes Drive, Centreville. TheFairfax Jubil-Aires barbershop chorusinvites men of all ages who enjoysinging. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxjubilairs.org for more.

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

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

English Conversation Group.Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the ChantillyLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Practice English with a group ofstudents and adults. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a space.

English Conversation Group.

Selected Saturdays, 3 p.m. at theCentreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Practice Englishwith a group of students and adults.Free. Call 703-830-2223 for a list of

dates.English Conversation Group.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mondays are Family Night. 5-7 p.m.at Villagio, 7145 Main St. $45 for afamily of four. Call 703-543-2030 formore.

Legos Kids Club. Every otherTuesday, 10:30 a.m. at theCentreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Thousands of

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Entertainment

Easter Eggs-StravaganzaOn April 15-16, it’s the Easter Eggs-Stravaganza, 9 a.m.-6p.m. at Roer’s Zoofari, at the corner of Hunter Mill Roadand Baron Cameron Drive in Vienna. Egg hunts, safaritours, and more. Participants in the Easter Egg hunt areasked to bring their own basket. Call 607-757-6222, orvisit www.roerszoofari.com for more.

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Legos for children to play with. Ages 6-12. Free.Call 703-830-2223 to reserve a space.

Starlight Storytime. Every other Wednesday, 7p.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Stories under the stars forages 4-8. Wear pajamas and bring stuffedfriends. Free. Call 703-830-2223 to reserve aspace.

Over-40 Softball League. A Fairfax-basedleague is looking for enough players to formanother team. Players must be at last 40 years ofage to be eligible. All games are doubleheaders -played on Sundays at Bready Park in Herndonbetween 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. If interested, [email protected] for more.

PET ADOPTIONSAdopt a Dog. Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at

PetSmart, 12971 Fair Lakes Center, Fairfax. Visitwww.lostdogrescue.org for more.

Adopt a Dog. Saturdays, 12-3 p.m. at Petco,13053 Lee Jackson Highway. Visit hart90.org.

Adopt a Dog. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. at Petco, 13053Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. Adopt a puppy ordog. Visit aforeverhome.org for more.

Adopt a Dog. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. at PetSmart,12971 Fair Lakes Center, Fairfax. Adopt a puppyor dog. Visit www.lostdogrescue.org for more.

SATURDAY/APRIL 15Celebrate 275 Years of History. 1-4 p.m. at

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road,Chantilly. It’s a party to celebrate 275 years ofhistory at the site, mingle with historicreenactors, enjoy visits with the Walney VisitorCenter animals, play historic games and try yourhand at woodworking. Delve into the past withhistory tours, archaeology talks, and Civil Wardrilling demos. Call 703-631-0013 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/eclawrence.

Civil War Soldier Campfire. 5:30-7 p.m. atEllanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road,Chantilly. Learn about the lives of the soldierswho fought during the Civil War. Practicedrilling with a soldier and see a musket firingdemonstration. $10. Call 703-631-0013 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/eclawrence.

SATURDAY/APRIL 22Centreville International Showcase. At

Korean Central Presbyterian Church, 15451 LeeHighway, Centreville. Sponsored by theCentreville Immigration Forum to celebrate the

diversity of the community through music,dance, and food. [email protected] for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 22-23“Sleeping Beauty.” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on

Saturday, April 22, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday,April 23. at the Ernst Community CulturalCenter, 8333 Little River Turnpike. VirginiaBallet Company presents the full-length ballet“Sleeping Beauty.” Call 703-323-3000 for more.

SUNDAY/APRIL 23Meet the New Draft Horses. 1-3 p.m. at Frying

Pan Farm Park, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon.Join in welcoming Jeff and Charlie, the park’snew team of Belgian Draft horses. Call 703-324-8662 for more.

SATURDAY/APRIL 29Fairfax County Anniversary. 8:30 a.m.-3

p.m.,Virginia Room, City of Fairfax RegionalLibrary, 10360 North St., Fairfax. “A PlaceCalled Home: Fairfax County. A 275thAnniversary Event” is a day-long exploration ofthe history of Fairfax County. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/library or call 703-293-6227, ext. 6.

Virginia Touch-A-Truck. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. atDominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive,Sterling. Climb aboard a fire truck, concretetruck or tractor trailer at the Virginia Touch-A-Truck event held by Joshua’s Hands. $5.Children under 12 months free. [email protected] for more.

Winning Poets on History. 10:30 a.m. at theSully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way,Chantilly. Six winners ages 5-13 have beeninvited to read their poems. This contest issponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authorityand the Fairfax County Park Foundation and isan official Fairfax County 275th anniversaryevent. Email [email protected] or call703-324-8662 for more.

SUNDAY/APRIL 30Indoor Yard Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Oakton

Baptist Church of Chantilly, 14001 SullyfieldCircle. Call 571-313-1863 for more.

Spring Arts and Crafts Day. 1-4 p.m. at theFairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road. Railroad themed arts and crafts.5-15, $2; 16 and older, $4. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

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Centreville International ShowcaseOn Saturday, April 22, it’s the Centreville International Showcase,5:30-9 p.m. at Korean Central Presbyterian Church, 15451 Lee High-way. Performances include dancers from India, Ireland, El Salvador &Honduras, Korea; Musicians/singers from Ghana, Korea, Guatemala,Peru; Food provided by local restaurants - Korean, Salvadoran, Guate-malan, Indian, Irish, Italian, American. Visitwww.centrevilleinternationalshowcase.org for more.


Free Carseat InspectionsCertified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will

perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, April 13,from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the childsafety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect andadjust them, as needed. The first 35 vehicles arriving on eachdate will be inspected so inspectors have enough time to prop-erly instruct caregivers on the correct use of the child seat. Call703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times.

Prepare for EmergenciesThe GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club (WFCWC)

will host a presentation on “Emergency Preparedness” on Mon-day, April 17, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Grelia Steele is the newcommunity outreach manager for the Fairfax County Office ofEmergency Management. She will discuss personal preparednessand provide an overview on family preparedness and emergencypreparedness resources to help people become ready for unfore-seen disasters.

Steele is an emergency management professional with six yearsof experience in two Northern Virginia jurisdictions and interna-tional experience. She holds two Bachelor Degrees from VirginiaCommonwealth University in Homeland Security and EmergencyManagement and in Political Science. She also holds numerouslocal, state, and federal certifications in public safety.

WFCWC usually meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of themonth, September through May, at the Cale Community Center,4615 Stringfellow Road. Guests are welcome and admission isfree. For more information about WFCWC, see www.wfcwc.orgor call Mary Jane Hasselkus at 703-378-4250.

International ShowcaseThe Centreville Immigration Forum is hosting the 7th Annual

Centreville International Showcase on Saturday, April 22, from5:30-9 p.m. at the Korean Central Presbyterian Church, 15451Lee Highway, Centreville.

The free event offers international entertainment and food fromlocal restaurants.

The Centreville Immigration Forum is a community volunteergroup focused on immigration and diversity in the Centrevillearea, with goals to implement sustainable programs that: pro-vide immigrants in need with the means to improve their livesand become more integrated into the community; improve com-munication and cooperation among all groups serving immigrants;and build community recognition of our strength in diversity.

See www.centrevilleinternationalshowcase.org.

Emergency Response TrainingThe next available Community Emergency Response Team

(CERT) Class is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 24 at theFairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy. There are two sessionseach week on Mondays and Wednesdays that run until May 17.The class is 28 hours in length, plus the final practical exercise.

The training prepares residents to help themselves, their fami-lies and neighbors in the event of a disaster in their community.Through CERT, residents can learn about disaster preparednessand receive training in basic disaster response skills such as firesafety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations.

CERT training is free of charge and basic gear is provided. Theminimum requirements to participate in CERT training at anylevel is that residents be 16 years of age or older, and either be aFairfax County resident, or work in the county.

Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/cert/cert.htm.

Volunteer Drivers Are NeededFairfax County needs volunteers to drive older adults to medi-

cal appointments and wellness programs. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406 or go towww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solu-tions.

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to be understood as to understand, to be loved asto love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is inpardoning that we are pardoned, it is in dying thatwe are born again to eternal life.”

SPEAKING FROM THE HEART, Samaha said, “OnApril 16, 2017, it’ll be 3,653 days since the VirginiaTech shooting. My daughter’s spirit still lives andinspires and comforts me every day. After the trag-edy, I took the political path and my wife Mona tookthe spiritual path – but we took that journey to-gether.”

Following the massacre, he said, “There were novictims’ advocates; they were turned away. The trau-matized were helping the traumatized, and thatwasn’t good. Now, unfortunately, I’m kind of an ex-pert on mass shootings.” He then told the crime vic-tims and survivors in the audience what he’s learned:

“You are the strongest and most resilient people Iknow,” said Samaha. “You are heroes; and in a dif-ferent way, we are all family and find strength in

that support – the village. As victims, we seek thetrilogy – truth, accountability and apology – know-ing we may never receive the full truth, completeaccountability or a sincere apology.

“As victims, we learn to deal with the healing ofbroken bodies, broken hearts and broken minds. Welearn to cope with our trauma. As victims, we havebeen to war and yet we find strength, not to suc-cumb to our grief, but to take action. As victims andsurvivors, we honor, remember and create a livinglegacy for those we have lost, and those injured, tofeel and enjoy the essence, the aroma and the touchof their love.

“As victims, we are resilient: We can live again, wecan laugh again, we can breathe again, we can trustagain, we can love again and believe in God again.And may the greatest gift given to you be forgive-ness. That’s what enabled me to go on to do the workI do.”

Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) then gave Samahaa plaque proclaiming April 2-8 National Crime Vic-tims’ Rights Week. And after the walk, the Rev. AllanMcCullough of Grace Hill Church gave a benediction.

Roundups

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONChildren who will be 5 years old on or

before Sept. 30, 2017, are eligible toattend kindergarten. Find the correctneighborhood school by enteringyour address at http://boundary.fcps.edu/boundary/.Complete a packet of registrationforms found at www.fcps.edu/it/forms/enroll.pdf or in the schooloffice. Gather supporting documents:proof of residence in the schoolboundary, a certified copy of thechild’s birth certificate, parent/guardian photo ID, and any custodyorders. Certificate of physical examand immunization will be requiredbefore the student may start school,but is not required for registration.Parents who choose to delayenrollment in kindergarten by oneyear are required to notify the school

in writing of their intent.Greenbriar East Elementary

School, 13006 Point Pleasant Drive,Fairfax, is now accepting registrationfor rising Kindergarteners. Visitgreenbriareastes.fcps.edu to sign upfor an appointment or call MelissaDicker, School Registrar at 703-633-6400.

Greenbriar West ElementarySchool is now accepting informationfor next year’s Kindergarten classes.Call the school office at 703-633-6700 as soon as possible.

APRILCoffee for Campers. April is the

Month of the Military Child, and tohonor our nation’s littlest heroes, theNational Military Family Associationis asking if you’ll give up your coffeeshop coffee and donate that extra $5

a day to send a military kid toOperation Purple Camp. Visitwww.militaryfamily.org/get-involved/donate/coffee-for-campers.html to learn more.

FRIDAY/APRIL 14Westfield Mulch Order Deadline.

Have your mulch delivered right toyour driveway on April 21 or 22.Your order will raise the fundsneeded to provide a safe and soberAll Night Grad Party for WestfieldSeniors and support other vital PTSAprograms. Order early, there is alimit on the total number of bags thatcan be delivered. $5 per bag. $2 perbag, for students to spread mulch,also limited number of slots. Ordertoday at bit.ly/2kAh4fb.

Bulletin BoardSubmit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar.

Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event.

Blue Tango entertains the crowd at the CrimeVictims Tribute at Fairfax Corner. In front arephotos of local victims.

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attor-ney Jessica Greis-Edwardson

National Crime Victims’ Rights

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The arrival of spring offers fresh inspi-ration for table setting and home décor,say local designers. “What’s reallybeautiful about spring is that there is such

natural beauty outside,” said Amanda Mertins, co-owner of Patina Polished Living in Old Town Alex-andria. “Everything comes to life in spring. It’s all sofresh, you don’t have to do anything too contrivedbecause decorations present themselves naturallywith lovely daffodils and hyacinths. Pastel coloredeggs are also part of the scene. You can combine thenatural elements with the givens like eggs and bun-nies.”

“Trim a few branches from a flowering bush ortree,” said Courtney Thomas of The Picket Fence inBurke, Virginia. “If you have tulips or daffodils, har-vest some and make your own bouquet or place singlestems in bud vases.”

“You can’t beat the amazing color display that’sgoing on outside right now,” added Anne M. Walkerof Anne Walker Design in Potomac, Maryland.

“The deep magenta blossoms of the Redbud treescombined with the chartreuse color of the buddingtree leaves and new grasses makes my heart skip abeat. Bring these vibrant greens and purples into yourhouse any way you can: fresh flowers, throw pillows,candles. A little touch of coral is welcome now andis a wonderful harbinger of the warmer days ahead.”

For a simple Easter centerpiece start with a tray,advises Thomas. “Cover the bottom with Easter grassor faux moss,” she said. “Place a potted plant or bou-quet in the center with decorative Easter eggs nestledin the grass around it. Add a bunny or two and youhave a cohesive centerpiece that is easy to move ifnecessary.”

Small accent pieces can have a big impact on tablesettings. “Make the table more festive by having placecards at each setting,” said Kelley Proxmire, princi-pal at Kelley Proxmire, Inc. “Make each setting a littlebit more special by putting individual small flower

Local tastemakers offerspring table setting andcenterpiece ideas.

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Designer Kelley Proxmire uses individualsmall flower arrangements to personalizethe table setting in this Vienna, Virginiahome.

Amanda Mertins ofPatina PolishedLiving creates anEaster tree withhand-painted eggs.

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arrangements, or perhaps an Easter candy at eachplace.

To create a sophisticated display, Walker advisesforgoing traditional pastel colors and Easter eggs inlieu of vintage white décor. “[Home accessory stores]will all have decorating treasures, and they shouldbe at deeply discounted prices this week,” she said.

Mertins creates an “Easter tree” decorated withhand-blown, hand-painted eggs. “They’re from Aus-tria and they’re really like works of art,” she said.“You can hang these eggs from budding brancheslike those in a Forsythia [shrub] with green leavesand buds.”


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By KENNETH B. LOURIELast night, between 9:30 p.m. and 10:15

p.m., I traveled back in time — without leavingmy bedroom and without the use of a TimeMachine. I went back approximately 41 years tothe fall of ‘73, to my sophomore year in collegeat The University of Maryland. A group of usdecided to go see one of the most talked aboutmovies of the year: “The Exorcist.” Talked aboutbecause it was filmed locally here in Georgetownand because it was said to be scary as h---.

I believe we saw the movie at the old KBCinema located on Wisconsin Ave., NW, adja-cent to Rodmans. I could be wrong but there’sno one to ask, so you’ll just have to take myword for it. I remember little else about the eve-ning, other than my return back to my dormroom, #103, at Cumberland Hall in CollegePark. Though I had a roommate, he had gonehome for the weekend so I was all alone. Andthat is what I remember most, closing the door,shutting off the lights, sitting on my bed and star-ing into the darkness and seeing Linda Blair’sface (from the movie) and being extremelyuncomfortable being by myself so soon after hav-ing seen the movie. I had a difficult night. I don’tremember if I had any nightmares however, but,it was a miserable experience trying to fallasleep. I have not seen “The Exorcist” a secondtime, in its entirety or in any pieces until lastnight, despite it being a movie readily availableon cable, especially around Halloween.

I would say I saw the last 45 minutes. I sawLinda Blair tied up in her bed. I saw Linda Blairturn her head completely around. I saw projec-tile vomiting from her mouth. I saw her fiery, yel-low eyes and her face all torn up with scars andscabs. I saw her bed shake. I saw her bed levi-tate. I heard the demon inside her growl,screech, curse and speak backwards and verballyattack all the priests held sacred. I heard the bellschiming in the movie score. I saw plenty but notenough to justify the fear that engulfed me allthose many years ago. Having watched the moveagain (and having slept peacefully through theevening), it almost feels as if I’ve survived a rite ofpassage somehow, faced off against my past andcome out reasonably healthy — all things notconsidered.

Nevertheless, I have no interest in seeing“scary” movies. I guess I don’t see the point orrather the point pales in comparison to the factthat I’ve been diagnosed with cancer: now that’sscary. Moreover, having lived over 40 years sincehaving seen “The Exorcist,” a few other scarythings have happened in life which places amovie in context; it’s only celluloid (sort of), it’snot real. So I’ve learned a few things and proba-bly unlearned a lot more. I wouldn’t say watch-ing the movie tonight was an epiphany-typemoment when the light came on and I realizedwhat I had been missing or perhaps realizedwhat I’ve been getting. Granted, it’s only amovie, and one that’s over 40 years old, but it’sa movie/experience/ affect that had stuck withme for a long time, and now I’m free of itstentacles.

It reminds of another movie I saw as a youngboy, when I was under 10 years old, it scared theh--- out of me and did give me nightmares:“Invaders From Mars,” released in 1953. TheMartians landed in a field just within view from alittle boy’s bedroom window in his family’s farm-house. I remember his wide eyes at seeing thelight off in the distance. I remember the music. Iremember the Martians having a device thatmade the ground disappear and then reform. Iremember the Martian leader’s head being car-ried around in a goldfish-type bowl of some-thing. I don’t remember the plot. I just remem-ber being frightened. It wasn’t until “TheExorcist” 15 or so years later that I had beensimilarly scared. And it wasn’t until 35 years afterseeing “The Exorcist” when I was once again soscared that I had trouble sleeping, and had night-mares, and experienced everything else associ-ated with fear that your life may actually be com-ing to an end: my non-small cell lung cancerdiagnosis in late February 2009. Having survivedmore than a few years now past my original “13month to two-year” prognosis, maybe I am readyto go see another scary movie? After all, I couldprobably use the diversion.

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MONDAY/APRIL 17Emergency Preparedness Lecture.

7 p.m. at at the Cale CommunityCenter, 4615 Stringfellow Road.Guest speaker is Grelia Steele, thenew Community Outreach Managerfor the Fairfax County Office ofEmergency Management. Visitwww.wfcwc.org or call 703-378-4250.

SATURDAY/APRIL 227th Annual Immigration Forum.

5:30-9 p.m. at Korean CentralPresbyterian Church, 15451 LeeHighway, Centreville. Join theCentreville Immigration Forum incelebration of the dance, music, foodand diverse community of NorthernVirginia. Free. Visitwww.centrevilleinternationalshowcase.org.

MONDAY/APRIL 24Free Financial Counseling. 6-7:15

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WEDNESDAY/APRIL 26Sully District Council Meeting. 7

p.m. at Sully District GovernmentalCenter, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard,Chantilly. Membership topic:Manassas Battlefield National Park’scurrent plans and possible impacts onits Fairfax County neighbors withBrandon S. Bies, Superintendent,Manassas National Battlefield Park.Visit www.sullydistrict.org/ for more.

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On Sunday, April 2, 2017, theiWitnessed —>iRememberprogram honored nine localWorld War II veterans and ci-

vilians for sharing their memories of WorldWar II with scores of middle schoolers atTemple Rodef Shalom. A Gold Awardproject by Fairfax County Girl ScoutMadeleine LeBeau, iWitnessed —>iRemember, interviewed 16 Northern Vir-ginia residents about their recollections ofWorld War II, and how their experience and

values still matter to the world today. Afterwatching video compilations of these inter-views, the seventh-grade audience then hada chance to apply what they had learned,both by making hand-crafted blankets andparacord bracelets for current U.S. service-men and women and as part of two WWII-themed interactive experiences.

For many, the highlight of the evening wasthe closing ceremony, in which nine of theWWII veterans and civilians received indi-vidual standing ovations for their service,

their sacrifices, and their participation inthe project. Many of the seventh-gradersattending then had the opportunity to speakdirectly with these local heroes, showingtheir personal appreciation for their serviceand for the message that they, too, can makehistory, just as the honorees had made his-tory as teenagers during World War II.

Madeleine LeBeau created the projectas part of her work for the Gold Award,which is the highest honor awarded bythe Girl Scouts.

LeBeau said she was inspired to createthe project after meeting several World WarII veterans at her school and a recent Me-morial Day event. “Many of my friends havenever had the chance to meet a World WarII veteran, and I wanted to ensure that stu-dents would have a chance to learn directlyfrom these heroes for years to come.”

During the upcoming year, LeBeau is plan-ning to bring the project to other localschools and organizations in an effort togive other students an opportunity to ap-preciate the stories and the values of theseAmerican heroes. LeBeau is a freshman atChantilly High School.

Seventh graders meet WWII heroes at Temple Rodef Shalom.

Learning from Greatest Generation

Project organizer,Madeleine LeBeau,greets Col. Frank Cohnat the iWitnessed —>iRemember programat Temple Rodef Sha-lom on April 2. Col.Cohn, who served as atranslator in the Euro-pean Theater duringWWII, shared many ofhis personal recollec-tions and reflectionsfor this program.

Participating WWII veterans and civilians receive a standing ovation at Temple RodefShalom. From left: Don Reynolds, Stanley Mikulak, Col. Ned Burr, Edward Connors,Sarah Connors, Sig Alman, Charles Chapman, Gwen Cody, Col. Frank Cohn, andproject organizer Madeleine LeBeau. Photo by Josephine LeBeau

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