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Clifton Day: Food, Fun, Music and Kissing Bulldogs

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News

Fairfax County Police detec-tives are investigating bias-re-lated graffiti found Oct. 6 at areligious institution inAnnandale. Around 8 a.m., staffat the Jewish Community Cen-ter of Northern Virginia, locatedat 8900 Little River Turnpike,discovered swastikas spray-painted on the building’s exte-rior. No other damage was found.Surveillance video captured im-ages of a suspect spray-paintingthe building around 4:30 a.m.

Detectives are reviewing evi-dence collected at the scene andare working diligently in hopesof identifying the suspect andplacing charges. Anyone with in-formation is asked to contact theMason District Police Station at703-256-8035. Tips can be sub-mitted anonymously throughCrime Solvers by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, orcalling 1-866-411-TIPS. They canalso be sent in via text by texting“TIP187” plus the message toCRIMES (274637). Text STOP to274637 to cancel, or HELP to274637 for help. Anonymous tip-sters are eligible for cash rewardsof $100 to $1000 if their infor-mation leads to an arrest.

Hate Graffiti Found at Annandale Religious Institution

Photos courtesy of FCPD

Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifyingthe person who spray painted swastikas on the JewishCommunity Center in Annandale.

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NewsLorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic

703-778-9414 or [email protected]

By Mike Salmon

The Connection

Public transportation and the Townof Clifton are rarely used in thesame sentence except for theClifton Day Festival where the Vir-

ginia Railway Express shuttled people infrom Manassas from the west and Spring-field from the east.

Springfield resident Jerred Lazar rode thetrain with sons Gunner and Camden. “Thekids are obsessed with trains, our wholebasement is just one big train set,” he said.Once inside the cars, the children headedstraight for the second level window seats.

Curt and Kathy Donnel jumped on at the

Thisyear’sJudge’sAwardwent toLiz CraggandHadleyHarrisonof theButtercupFarmFurniture.

Springfield residents Brendan, 7, Tyler, 4, and mother Karen Shermanwere attracted to airplanes made of drink cans.

One tent had handmade chess sets.

At the Rolling Road VRE station, fair goers saved the headaches of driv-ing.

Clifton Day Goes on Without a HitchFood, fun, music andkissing bulldogsmade the festival.

Rolling Road station also. They saw it as anoption to get to their first Clifton Day. “Isaid, ‘hey let’s take the train,’” Curt Donnelsaid.

When the train pulled into Clifton, theclouds parted and the heat rose for a warmfall festival day. The main streets in Cliftonwere off limits to traffic and shuttles wereoperating from remote parking lots. Thestreets were lined with booths, stages and

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Lisa Evans of Manassas does her part for thebulldog rescue, kissing Miss Bea the bulldog.

food vendors and a bulldog kissing booth.Miss Bea was the main attraction in thebulldog tent, raising one dollar a kiss for abulldog rescue group.

The Clifton Betterment Association putson the festival each year, and it is afundraiser for various groups in Clifton suchas the Boy Scouts, churches, the Lions Club,and the Masons. The town residents volun-teer to run the activities. “That’s what makesthis happen,” said Kathy Hertz, the chair-person for this year’s festival. She movedto Clifton in 2001 just before that year’sfestival and participated year after year.

This year, the Judge’s Award went to LizCragg and Hadley Harrison of ButtercupFarm Furniture for their efforts to use re-claimed barn wood to make furniture – atrend with the eco-friendly population. BothCragg and Harrison are teachers at UnionMill Elementary School and do the furni-ture work at night and on the weekends,building television stands, stand-up mirrors,

and tables. “We don’t want anything to goto waste,” said Harrison.

Strumming the six string guitar on theAyre Square Acoustic Stage was SarahBennett Swanner, a Paul VI High School andGeorge Mason University alumnae who nowis a regular part of the entertainment at theMain Street Pub. She hammered out WillieNelson’s “On the Road Again,” next to theLOVE sculpture which was on loan from theVirginia Department of Tourism. Accordingto Hertz, the town was picked out of appli-cants to have the LOVE sculpture so it wasmore than just a spectacle. Many couplesposed in front of it for pictures.

Other musicians that played throughoutthe day were Scott Kurt Band, Jumpin’ Ju-niper, The Colin Thompson Band with JoshCrowly, Soul Crackers, the Duo of Hudson/Watson, and the Green Leaf Society. Spring-field Supervisor Pat Herrity and VirginiaSenator George Barker had tents at the fes-tival as well.

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Opinion

If you plan to vote in Virginia, you shouldhop online now to check that you arestill registered to vote at your currentaddress. Nevermind that the last time

you went to the polls, you were able to vote.You should check again. Monday, Oct. 15 isthe deadline. Go to elections.virginia.gov orcall your local Elections Office. The FairfaxCounty Elections office at 703-222-0776.

If for any reason you didn’t vote on the lastElection Day or the one before that, and youmight have missed a possible postcard askingyou to confirm your residence, it’s importantto check that you are registered to vote. A Su-

preme Court decision specifi-cally allows states to move for-ward with purging voters un-der some relatively common

circumstances. Whenever names are purgedfrom a list, the likelihood of mistakes is present.Voting is so important, no matter what yourinclinations, this year. Check your registrationnow.

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

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

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

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

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

Really, if you qualify for any of about 20 rea-sons to vote absentee, there is no reason towait until Election Day Nov. 6 to vote.

Early voting is already well underway.One of the 20 reasons is if you might be

working and commuting to and from home for11 or more hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.on Election Day. Check the Virginia Department

of Elections list to see if you are eligible: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.htmll

There are two ways to vote absentee, in-per-son and by mail. To do either, you should firstcheck your voter registration status to makesure it is up-to-date. If you vote absentee in-person you will fill out the application whenyou arrive at the in-person absentee location.

Early Voting Locations,Dates and Hours

Through Saturday, Nov. 3 at the governmentcenter, and Oct. 13-Nov. 3 at the satellite loca-tions.

Fairfax County Government Center, 12000Government Center Parkway, ConferenceRoom 2/3, Fairfax, VA, 22035

Until Oct. 12:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8

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

p.m.Saturdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Satellite Locations are open Oct. 13 -Nov. 3

Weekdays: Monday thru Friday, 3 p.m. - 7p.m.

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

Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310❖ Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway,

Lorton, VA 22079❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Colum-

bia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003❖ McLean Governmental Center, 1437 Balls

Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center, 2511

Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306❖ North County Governmental Center, 1801

Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190

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

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

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

Virginia Voter IDYou must show identification to vote. Accept-

able forms of valid identification: Virginiadriver’s license, Virginia DMV-issued photo ID,United States passport, Employer-issued photoID, Student photo ID issued by a school, col-lege, or university located in Virginia, OtherU.S. or Virginia government-issued photo ID,Tribal enrollment or other tribal photo ID, orVirginia Voter Photo ID card

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

istration office to get a free Voter Photo ID,even on Election Day. You will be required tocomplete an photo ID application, have yourphoto taken and to sign a digital signature pad.

Forgot your photo ID on ElectionDay?

If you get to your polling place without ac-ceptable photo ID, you can vote a provisionalballot. You will be given instructions on whatto do so your vote can count. A voter will haveuntil noon on the Friday following the elec-tion to deliver a copy of the identification tothe local electoral board or to appear in per-son to apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card.

For more information on voting inFairfax County:

Fairfax County Office of Elections12000 Government Center Parkway Suite

323, Fairfax, VA, 22035Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY 711Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725Email: [email protected] Officer Info: 703-324-4735, TTY

711For 24-hour recorded information call703-324-4700

Confirm your voter registration before Oct. 15;vote early if you qualify.

Check Voter Registration

Editorial

To the Editor:Thanks in part to the Fairfax

County Board of Supervisors,which recently passed a resolutionin support of Virginia’s ratificationof the Equal Rights Amendment(ERA), 2019 could finally be theyear that the ERA becomes law.

First introduced to Congress in1921, and then again in 1971, theERA ensures that “equality ofrights under the law shall not bedenied or abridged by the UnitedStates or by any State on accountof sex.” Since 1972, when the ERAwas approved by both the U.S.Senate and House of Representa-tives and sent to state legislatures,

37 states have voted for ratifica-tion. In order to amend the UnitedStates Constitution it is necessaryfor ratification by 38 states, mean-ing that we are only one stateaway from the ERA taking itsrightful place as the 28th Amend-ment to the U.S. Constitution.

Although the ERA should be —and for the most part is — a bi-partisan issue, this is not the casefor many lawmakers in Virginia.During a recent debate with Sena-tor Tim Kaine, Corey Stewart,Chairman of the Prince WilliamCounty Board of Supervisors,claimed the ERA to be “only goodfor litigators and lawyers” and

believes that ratification will leadto men suing to get into women’sathletic programs.

Loudoun County lawmakersdidn’t even get the chance to voteon a resolution in support of theERA, as Ralph Buona, Vice Chair-man of the Loudoun County Boardof Supervisors, wouldn’t allow thetopic to come to the Board for avote.

Even the General Assembly hasturned equal rights for women intoa partisan issue. Although ourstate Senate has passed multiplebills in support of the ERA, Repub-lican leadership in the House ofDelegates consistently refuse to

hold hearings on any bills address-ing the ERA.

In 2019, the Commonwealth ofVirginia has a tremendous oppor-tunity to make history. I hope thatall members of the General Assem-bly can work across party lines topass legislation ratifying the ERA.Let’s prove that not only is Virginiais for Lovers, but that Virginia isfor Lovers of Equality

Linda SperlingClifton

The author is a candidate forFairfax County Board of Supervi-

sors, Springfield District.

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One of my core goals as Supervisor is to en-gage our community in being better stew-ards of our environment. I have spoken out

several times in the past months on what the Countycan and should be doing to save people, places andproperty. From letters to the editor, to speaking at arecent Climate Crisis Forum and hosting my first En-

vironment Expo, I believestrongly that the County can andshould do more, including adopt-

ing a Community Climate Action Plan and a Resil-iency Plan. I also believe we need to do more to edu-cate the public about what each individual and busi-ness can do to help Mother Earth.

One area of particular interest to our constituentsis natural landscaping. Natural landscaping can meana variety of things from planting native plants in or-ganized plantings, to allowing fields of wildflowersto grow instead of mowing grass. Natural landscap-ing practices and materials help to protect and en-hance existing natural resources, including soil andwater; mitigate climate change, improve and pre-serve air quality; and contribute to resource conser-vation.

The Mount Vernon Governmental Center is oneexample of the use of natural landscaping to improveCounty properties. Lead by volunteer and Tree Com-missioner, Cathy Ledec, the office grounds were re-envisioned this past summer to include native plantspecies that improve both the look and thesustainability of the site.

I recently requested a review and update of theCounty’s natural landscaping plan. In 2007, theCounty adopted natural landscaping guidelines andan implementation plan for County owned proper-ties. While these guidelines and the plan were imple-mented throughout the County, we heard very littleabout what was being done. As a result of my April2018 Board Matter, the Board of Supervisors directedthe Park Authority, the Department of Public Worksand Environmental Services, the Urban Forestry Di-vision and the Facilities Management Department tocome to a future Environmental Committee meetingto provide a progress report on the implementationof natural landscaping techniques on county andpublic school properties. Recently, we received thatbriefing.

To date, the County has achieved some of its goalsof the 2007 Implementation Plan:

❖ Updated the County Policy Plan to be support-

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ive of natural landscaping.❖ Piloted dozens of

projects Countywide todemonstrate natural land-scaping techniques.

❖ Included natural land-scaping principles as an in-tegral part of design for newfacilities and major renova-tions.

❖ Monitors sites and fa-cilities to ensure proper

construction and installation of natural landscapingpractices and measures performance over time.

BASED ON REVIEW, we now know of the manysites that have been improved through natural land-scaping efforts. Additional examples in the Districtinclude Grist Mill, Bucknell Manor and Laurel HillParks, Fort Hunt ES, Sandburg MS, West PotomacHS, and the Mount Vernon Health Center.

Natural landscaping practices are also incorporatedinto new facilities projects and we can watch for themas construction begins on the Lorton CommunityCenter and the South County Police Station & Ani-mal Shelter.

However, the review also revealed that there aremany elements of the plan that have only partiallybeen implemented, or have not been implementedat all. Next steps include:

❖ A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the PolicyPlan.

❖ Budgetary support for cost-effective natural land-scaping retrofit projects.

❖ Formation of a core team of professional staff topromote and review natural landscaping and relatedpractices.

I see this as a positive step forward for County land-scaping projects and encourage County staff to sharetheir experiences and successes with the communityas these plans are implemented. To read more aboutnatural landscaping, visit: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publ icworks/si tes/publicworks/files/assets/documents/natural-land-scaping-manual.pdf.

Thank you to the many environmental activists inour District who strive to improve our communityevery day, especially, Glenda Booth, Cathy Ledec andBetsy Martin.

Join us on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. – noonfor the Environment Expo: Saving the Earth OnePerson at a Time to learn how you can engage andact now to be a good steward of the environment.

The Mount Vernon Governmental Center is one example of the use of natural landscap-ing to improve County properties.

County Advances Natural Landscape Plan

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HomeLifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

Though Halloween is still three weeksaway, the holidays are not far behind theghosts and goblins. Thanksgiving ushersin the start of a season of festive enter-

taining for family and friends. As the kitchen is of-ten a gathering place and command central forcelebratory gatherings, this is the time to give youreating space a pre-holiday spruce-up. Local designaficionados say there is still time to make upgradesto make a kitchen welcoming for guests and func-tional for the chef.

A refrigerator that is functional, spacious and styl-ish is at the top of the must-do list of Reston-basedinterior designer Rachel Grandin’s holiday kitchenspruce-up list. “With allof the delicious food thatwe make during the holi-days, it’s critical that wehave a space to store itsafely,” she said. “If yourrefrigerator doesn’t seemreliable, this is the per-fect time to replace it. Astainless steel Frenchdouble-door refrigeratorcan hold a large turkey and all of the sides, but moreimportantly it’s eye-catching and chic and will prob-ably be one of the first things guests notice whenthey enter your kitchen. It’s a quick way to give yourkitchen and updated look.”

Lighting is a critical element in any kitchen, ad-vises Potomac-based Anne Walker, “Changing a lightfixture might be the easiest and quickest way to makea big design statement before the holidays,” she said.“In a Potomac kitchen I designed, sea glass beadedpendant lights, which reference not only the shim-mering aqua glass backsplash tiles, but also the cus-tom Willem Smith bar stools with aqua leather seats.”

New flooring can take the design of a kitchen to

the next level, says Alexandria-based interior de-signer Courtney Grace, “Right now, I see hardwoodand ceramic tile flooring as being on trend,” she said.“I just finished a kitchen for a client and we installedceramic tile that was actually made to look like wood.So she was able to get the look she wanted, but witha material that was more durable. New flooring canreally transform a space without the expense andthe time of total kitchen remodel. Choose somethingdurable, for the holidays and beyond.”

If you’re on a budget, consider a new kitchen rug,advises Grace. “Rugs can add color and warmth to akitchen, and an indoor-outdoor rug can stand up tohigh-traffic and things like spills.”

Cabinets are usually the biggest part of any kitchendesign and renovation project, advises Walker “Ifyour cabinets are structurally sound, you can save alot of money, but make a huge impact by having thecabinets professionally painted.”

Gray is still the most popular color for kitchen cabi-nets, followed closely by white, suggests Walker. “Irecently renovated a small, charming home for re-sale, and did just this: had the kitchen cabinets

painted a soft shade ofgray,” she said. “What adifference. You will wantto have a professionalpaint the cabinets foryou. This is not the timefor DIY. With all of theheat, grease, and dailyuse, paint can easily chipif not applied profession-ally.”

Walker also recommends new cabinet hardware.“Soft brass and bronze has made a resurgence inpopularity lately, so if the other elements of yourkitchen, [such as] paint color and light fixtures wouldsupport it, warm brass hardware would add an el-egant, updated look to your kitchen,” she said.

A new coat of paint is a simple change that canmake a big impact, advises Walker. “Walls and trimget so much wear and tear in a kitchen” she said.“It’s the room we use most, and it takes a beating.Make sure to use a medium sheen so it will bewipeable. I most often use Farrow & Ball’s ModernEmulsion in kitchens. Their colors are sublime andthe paint holds up well in high traffic areas.”

Minor changes deliverbig impact in time forholiday gatherings.

Holiday-Ready Kitchen

“Changing a light fixture mightbe the easiest and quickestway to make a big designstatement before the holidays.”

— Anne Walker, Anne Walker Design LLC

In a coastal home, interior designer Anne Walker chose Capiz shell chandeliers overthe dining table and Capiz shell pendants over the kitchen counters. “The result wasbeautiful and the cost was effective,” she said.

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Logan Spear Becomes an Eagle ScoutLogan Spear passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review tobecome an Eagle Scout in Troop 1525 at St. MatthewUnited Methodist Church in Annandale, where his familyare members. Logan is the son of Christy and JeffreySpear of Annandale. He is a junior at W.T. Woodson HighSchool and is active in cross-country, model UN, and handbell choir. Pictured, from left: Michael Vassalotti (SM),Jeff Lindley, Grace Hilbert, Logan Spear (Eagle Scout),Steve Sliwa, and Andrew Miller.

Wine Social Supports ProgramsAssistance League of Northern Virginia is hosting a fall

fundraising event — A Wine Social — on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018from 1 to 4 p.m. at Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates FordRoad, Clifton. The area residents are invited to join the eventand experience a piece of history in this family-run winery. Costper ticket $25, includes two glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres.Basket raffle tickets also available for purchase. Tickets availableat the door. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s children’s programs.For more information or to purchase tickets in advance contactKaren Amster by email: [email protected]

Celebrate Superhero SaturdayIn recognition of everyday Superheroes, Springfield Town Cen-

ter has announced its partnership with Fairfax County’s Policeand Fire Departments. This event will be a celebration of themen and women who protect the community every day. Super-hero Saturday will kick off in Springfield Town Center’s GrandCourt on Oct. 20, from 12-3 p.m. During the event, kids will beable to test their superpowers at a Superhero Training Station,make their own superhero masks, play games, and meet a few oftheir favorite superheroes in person. Superhero Saturday is de-signed to recognize and honor all the heroes who walk – or fly –among us. Join in supporting and acknowledging the dedicationand contributions superheroes make every day. “Who doesn’t day-dream about having X-ray vision, being able to fly or tapping intosuper-human strength?” said Laura Feinschil, Marketing Direc-tor. “We’re dedicating an entire day to exploring what it means tobe a superhero.” Free and open to the public.

Help Free the TreesWorking on Alan Brown’s Eagle Scout and Hornaday Project - boy

scouts, friends and community volunteers will be removing invasivevines and plants from an area of the South Run Park on Saturday,Oct. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wear longpants and long-sleeves, work gloves and sturdy work boots.

Directions to the work site at South Run Park: Turn into thepark from the Fairfax County Parkway; take the second left intothe parking lot and park close to the porta johns. Hike back onthe gravel road towards the baseball fields. The work headquar-ters is on the third base side of the far ball field.

To help, contact Alan Brown at [email protected]

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Painting #1: Gene Moty, “Frenchie”,18x29, oil on linen, 2018

Cub Scout MeetingPack 1860 Cub Scout Meeting. Open to girls and boys, K-5.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7-8 p.m. at Union Mill Elementary School,13611 Springstone Drive, Clifton. Free. Call 703-424-5086 or visitwww.pack1860.org for more.

Community Band ConcertMain Street Community Band presents a fun and sometimes rol-

licking program of seasonal music suitable for the entire family.Featuring “Music for a Darkened Theater” and Eric Whitacre’s “Oc-tober.” Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-2 p.m. at Old Town Square, 10415 NorthSt., Fairfax. Free. Call 571-336-CFBA (2322) or visit fairfaxband.org.

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‘Less is More’The Arches Gallery at the Workhouse Arts Center of

Lorton Virginia is proud to feature “Less is More: ANew Language Of Abstract Minimalism” by GeneMoty. The works on display embrace his less is morephilosophy with a pure clean modern style that coun-terbalances today’s frenetic pace of life with itscontemplative energy. Gallery hours, through Nov. 3in Gallery 9 of the Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Work-house Road, Lorton. An artist reception is planned forSaturday, Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m. Visit www.genemoty.com.

Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.Photos/artwork encouraged.

ONGOINGThe Sunday Farmers’ Market.

Through Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at10500 Page Ave., Fairfax — oneblock from West and Main streetsbehind the Wells Fargo Bank andadjacent to the Historic FairfaxCounty Courthouse. Visitwww.fairfaxsundaymarket.com.

Saturday Community Farmers’Market. Through Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-1p.m. at 10500 Page Ave., Fairfax —one block from West and Mainstreets behind the Wells Fargo Bankand adjacent to the Historic FairfaxCounty Courthouse. Visitwww.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com.

The Rocky Horror Show. ThroughOct. 28, Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.(standard and VIP ticketing);Sunday, 5 p.m. (standard ticketsonly) at the Lorton Workhouse ArtsCenter, 9518 Workhouse Road,Lorton. The Rocky Horror Show is anunusual interactive theatricalexperience, during which audiencemembers may (voluntarily) sing-along with the cast and sometimesshout out jokes and/or use propsduring the performance. Someaudience members wear costumesinspired by the production, too.Workhouse will provide props forattendees at no cost. No outsideprops are allowed. VIP tickets includeaccess to a pre-show VIP lobby andpreferred seats. Standard tickets,$25-$35; VIP tickets, $50-$60. Visitworkhousearts.org for tickets.

THURSDAY/OCT. 11Hitchcocktober: Shadow of a

Doubt (1943). 7 p.m. at AngelikaFilm Center – Mosaic, 2911 DistrictAve., Fairfax. Every Thursday nightin October a classic film by Sir AlfredHitchcock will be featured with abonus screening of PSYCHO onHalloween. Tickets are $10. Visitangelikafilmcenter.com.

FRIDAY/OCT. 12Rising Hope’s Jeans and Jewels

Jubilee. 6:30-10:30 p.m. at TheWaterford at Springfield, 6715Commerce St., Springfield. TheWaterford at Springfield istransformed into a comfortablecountry evening with barbecue,music, and line dancing. Live andsilent auctions. Tickets andinformation at risinghopeumc.org/shop/jeans-and-jewels.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 12-13Madhaunter’s Madhouse. 7-11 p.m.

at The Workhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Way, Lorton. Screamswill echo across the 55-acre historicWorkhouse campus, built on thegrounds of the once-abandoned andnotorious DC Department ofCorrections Lorton Reformatory.More information, tickets ($20), andvolunteer opportunities are availableat workhousearts.org/madhaunter.

SATURDAY/OCT. 13Virginia MG Walk. 9 a.m. at South

Run Park, 7550 Reservation Drive,Springfield. Participants affected bymyasthenia gravis will gather tocelebrate the lives of MG patients,physicians and caregivers, and walkto raise awareness and funds tosupport the Myasthenia GravisFoundation of America (MGFA) atthe Virginia MG Walk. Visitwww.MGWalk.org/Virginia or call 1-855-MGWALKS (855-649-2557).

LOOK. LISTEN. LEARN. 10 a.m.-4p.m. at all Fairfax County FireStations. In celebration of FirePrevention Week, all Fairfax County

Fire and Rescue Stations will behosting an Open House. Stop by alocal station that day to meetfirefighters, see the fire trucks, join inthe activities and learn about firesafety. Find a local Fairfax CountyFire & Rescue Department FireStation at bit.ly/2ReXaHk.

Fairfax Lions Club OctoberfestFood Sales. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. atFairfax City Festival Food Court,University Drive and Sager Avenue,Fairfax. Fairfax Lions Club, of LionsClub International – “the world’slargest service organization,”welcomes all to their fundraiser atthe Fairfax Fall Festival. All proceedsgo to Lions Club charitable activities.Have fun; help those in need. Rain orshine. Free admission. Visitwww.fairfaxlions.org/.

Second Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m.at Workhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Way, Lorton. Meet nearly100 Resident and Associate Artists,creating art in the studios orexhibiting in the 12 campus galleries.Enjoy performances of dance,cabaret, comedy, big band, jazz, andtheater. Indulge in classes in the artof mixology or cuisines from aroundthe globe. Experience art exhibitionsin nine galleries of the region’s finestsculpture, painting, glass, ceramics,and fiber arts. Call 703-584-2900 orvisit workhousearts.org.

Artist Reception: “Less is More.”6-9 p.m. in Gallery 9 of theWorkhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Road, Lorton. The ArchesGallery at the Workhouse Arts Centerof Lorton Virginia is proud to feature“Less is More: A New Language OfAbstract Minimalism” by Gene Moty.The works on display embrace hisless is more philosophy with a pureclean modern style thatcounterbalances today’s frenetic pace

of life with its contemplative energy.The exhibit runs through Nov. 3. Visitwww.genemoty.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 13-14Fall Fun Days. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at

Whitehall Farms, 6080 ColchesterRoad, Fairfax. Fourth annual Fall FunDays, featuring a pumpkin patch,corn maze, nature trails, inflatablebounce houses, lawn games, wagonrides, and more. Meet farm animals(like Henry the cow) and learn moreabout sustainable farming. A farm-to-table lunch option will be available,featuring farm fresh ingredients fromWhitehall’s farm store. $12 for adultsand children over 3. Visitwww.whitehall.farm.

SUNDAY/OCT. 14Mind the Memory Golf Classic &

Bazaar. 8:30 a.m. at Virginia GolfCenter, 5801 Clifton Road, Clifton.The innaugural event will feature afamily-friendly 9-hole, par 3, golftournament and bazaar. All proceedsfrom the event support InsightMemory Care Center and JohnsHopkins University School ofMedicine – Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearch Center. Golfers of all agesand skill-sets welcome. Registrationis $65 per person and includesparticipation in a 9-hole scramble,continental breakfast, lunch,tournament shirts, soft drinks andawards. Register atwww.facebook.com/mindthememory.

Soil for Roses. 2-4 p.m. at MerrifieldGarden Center, 12101 Lee Highway,Fairfax. Arlington Rose Foundationhosts soil management expert DanielSchwartz. Learn about soil needs forgrowing roses. Dig near roots and

bring 1/2 gallon bag of rose soil forevaluation. Questions are welcomed.Door prizes. Light refreshments. Free.Sponsored by Arlington RoseFoundation. Call 703-371-9351.

“Fairfax’s Asian Pacific AmericanStory.” 2 p.m. at Historic Blenheim,3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.Roundtable discussion with localAsian Americans discussing theirimmigrant experiences and paths tobecoming Americans. Free. Call 703-385-8414. Following the program,attendees are invited to join thepanelists for a tour of the exhibition,“I Want the Wide American Earth: AnAsian Pacific American Story,” andrefreshments at Fairfax Museum andVisitor Center, 10209 Main St.

Burke Historical Society GeneralMeeting. 3:30-5 at Pohick RegionalLibrary, 6540 Sydenstricker Road,Burke. Debbie Robison, a FairfaxCounty History Commissioner, willdiscuss early local settlement,including the formation of roads, theColonial economy, and land grantsfor the future Burke area. Free. [email protected] or visitwww.burkehistoricalsociety.org.

THURSDAY/OCT. 18BBQ Buffet Fundraiser. 4:30-8 p.m.

at 29 Diner, 10536 Fairfax Blvd.,Fairfax. Join NARFE Chapter 737 foran “All You Can Eat BBQ Buffet”supporting Alzheimer’s Research with30 percent of the buffet price or 15percent of menu items donated.Buffet includes BBQ meats and sides;beverages not included. Visit29diner.com/.

Hitchcocktober: Strangers on aTrain (1951). 7 p.m. at AngelikaFilm Center – Mosaic, 2911 DistrictAve., Fairfax. Every Thursday nightin October a classic film by Sir Alfred

Hitchcock will be featured with abonus screening of PSYCHO onHalloween. Tickets are $10. Visitangelikafilmcenter.com.

FRIDAY/OCT. 19Campfire at Lake Accotink. 7-8:30

p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500Accotink Park Road, Springfield.Come to Lake Accotink Park toexplore different topics and differentareas of the park. Then, warm up bythe glow of the campfire withs’mores. For participants age 3-adult.$8 per person. Call 703-569-3464 orvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 19-21Madhaunter’s Madhouse. Friday-

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.; Sunday, 7-10p.m. at The Workhouse Arts Center,9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. SeeOct. 12-13 event description. Moreinformation, tickets ($20), andvolunteer opportunities are availableat workhousearts.org/madhaunter.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 20-21Fall Fun Days. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at

Whitehall Farms, 6080 ColchesterRoad, Fairfax. See Oct. 13-14 eventdescription. $12 for adults andchildren over 3. Visitwww.whitehall.farm.

SATURDAY/OCT. 20Salvation Army 5K. 8-11 a.m. at

Salvation Army, 4915 Ox Road,Fairfax. This is a 5k Run & Walk tobenefit the Salvation Army’s afterSchool program for at risk youth.$22. Email [email protected] or call 703-385-8700.

Pet Adoption Event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.at Pet Supplies Plus, 11054 LeeHighway, Fairfax. Find a new foreveranimal friend with the help of theCity of Fairfax Animal Control andAnimal Shelter. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/government/police/programs/animal-control/adopt-a-pet.

Meet the Author and BookSigning. Noon-3 p.m. at Barnes &Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes PromenadeDrive, Fairfax. Jack Gilden has abook coming out Oct. 1 about DonShula, Johnny Unitas - their rivalryand the 1960s. The book is nowavailable for preview orders online atAmazon and Barnes & Noble and inselected bookstores. Visitwww.jackgilden.com.

Trunk or Treat. 5-7 p.m. at FranconiaUnited Methodist Church, 6037Franconia Road, Alexandria. Get ajump start on Halloween by joiningFranconia United Methodist Churchfor a family-friendly Trunk or Treatin the church parking lot. Wear scostume and enjoy fun and games forchildren from preschool to middleschool. Free. Call 703 971-5171 orvisit www.franconiaumc.org/contact.

Fairfax Choral Society Concert. 7p.m. at Annandale United MethodistChurch, 6935 Columbia Pike,Annandale. The Amadeus Orchestramusicians join their season partnersto welcome Maestro Thomas Colohanin his first concert as Director of theFairfax Choral Society. Tickets are$40 and may be purchased at thedoor or online atwww.amadeusconcerts.com.Students 17 and under and activemilitary are admitted free of charge.

Community Band Concert. 7:30-9p.m. at Fairfax High SchoolAuditorium, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax.WETA Host Richard Kleindfeldt andthe City of Fairfax Band kicks off its49th season with special guest StevenHendrickson of the NSO on trumpet.Music by Holst, Sousa, John Williamsand Julie Giroux. $15 adults, $10senior, students free. Call 571-336-CFBA (2322) or visit fairfaxband.org.

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COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP

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Community of Worship,Call 703-778-9418

Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AMSunday School 10:10 AM

Sun. Evening – Realtime Worship & Youth 6 PMFamily Night – Wednesday 7:15 PM

Home Life Groups, College/Young AdultMinistries, and Living Free Support Groups

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4650 Shirley Gate Road, FairfaxBill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170

“Loving People to Life”

Liberty Expands at Former Lorton Prison

Playgrounds and compound walls share the same space.

Outside the wall, the sales and rental operations con-tinue.

News

By Mike Salmon

The Connection

Development of the formerLorton Prison property isentering its final stage

this fall with the recent launchingof Phase II of the project which isnow called “Liberty.” Phase II willadd more apartments andtownhouses as well as commercialspaces and infrastructure elementsto the Lorton community.

In Phase II, there will be 74 moretownhouses that will be built asthey are sold, 12 apartments andother retail spaces. Elm Street De-velopment and The Alexander Co.will do the work. “We’re lookingto bring in more retail and com-mercial components,” said BrianBarnes, the Elm Street Develop-ment project manager. Ideally,they are looking to bring in a gro-cery store, restaurant and possiblebrewery, making it a “walkablecommunity,” Barnes said. Thebuildings will be gutted and thespaces opened for the new tenantswithin a year or so, said Barnes.

THE BUILDINGS redeveloped inthe first phase were part of theminimum-security portion of theprison, but the second phase willbe in the maximum-security build-ings. The existing apartments are

Commuting distance and specialfeatures attract residents.

at capacity, and people seem to likethe location and special features.The original cement floors andbars are still in places aroundPhase I, and “it’s unique, not yourcookie cutter apartment,” said themaintenance man. Even the leas-ing office is in a space that is aformer prison cell.

The street names bear the samepenal system aura. There is Refor-matory Way, Guard Tower Roadand Central Green Street.

The community is in the MountVernon District, and SupervisorDan Storck (D) has been involvedin making it a success. “TheCounty continues to partner withElm Street Development and theAlexander Company on the adap-tive reuse of the Lorton prison. Weare pleased with the progress sofar of Phase I, the residential de-velopment, and the coming to-gether of a new community. I lookforward to working with them asthey develop the Phase II commer-cial space and seek out retailersthat will continue to enhance andmeet the needs of the entire Lortoncommunity,” he said.

When the complex transfer andland swap began, it was calledLaurel Hill after the old house thatthe warden lived in. Now parts ofit are known as Laurel Hill, andother parts are Liberty. The Fairfax

County Board of Supervisors se-lected the Alexander Company todevelop a Master Plan for theAdaptive Reuse Area at Laurel Hill.The contract award was approvedby the Board of Supervisors onMay 5, 2008. On May 11, 2010,the Board of Supervisors approvedthe Laurel Hill Master Plan (PhaseI of the planning process) and au-thorized County staff to begin ne-gotiations with The AlexanderCompany as the next step (PhaseII) of the process, according tocounty information.

IN PHASE I, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathapartment was priced at $2,300,and there is an income-basedrental program available on someof the apartments that is calledtheir “50% Program.”

Separate from the Elm StreetDevelopment is a portion of thefacility being developed by VanMetre, also under the Libertyname. This area is a few streetsover. Their townhomes featureamenities such as gourmet kitch-ens and deluxe baths, and theprices start at $562,000.

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The Connection

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On Saturday, Oct. 13, an estimated 500 local com-munity members, police officers and first respond-ers will participate in the third annual Shelane’s Run5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K at the Fairfax County Gov-ernment Center.

The event raises awareness for maternal mentalhealth and raises funds to combat postpartum de-pression, the most common complication of child-birth (1 in 5 women affected).

In June 2015, Fairfax County Police Officer, ShelaneGaydos died from suicide while suffering postpar-tum depression, leaving behind her three beautifuldaughters and husband. Shelane’s family and friendslaunched Shelane’s Run in her honor to memorial-ize her commitment to her family, community, andrunning.

To date, the race has raised more than $50,000 injust two years, funds that have helped establish andoffer grants to families that may not be able to af-ford medical treatment or support.

Last year, proceeds from Shelane’s Run were ableto provide three full and 14 partial scholarships tohelp train medical professionals to recognize andtreat Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders. The racehas also provided grants to three local Virginia moth-ers to offset the cost of private therapy or other treat-ments.

Nearly 50 percent of the participants last year wereDC metro area police officers and/or first respond-ers. This year attendance is expected to be recordbreaking.

Post-race family-friendly activities include rockwall, moon bounce, arts & crafts, touch-a-truck, face-painting, and more.

Saturday, Oct. 13. — 8:30 a.m. Kids 1K Fun Run; 9a.m. 5K Run/Walk at Fairfax County Government Cen-ter, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, Plaza;Registration:$30 adults / $10 children;www.shelanesrun.org.

Shelane’s Run Could Break Attendance Record

Woodson High Celebrates Homecoming

The start ofShelane’sFun Run2016.

Cheer and Dance teamswalk in the HomecomingParade in Football Gear.

Prince Brian Kim andPrincess Julia Mastermanride in the W.T. Woodson

Parade Friday, Oct. 5.

Photos

Sean Hickey

The Connection

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Submit civic/community announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks before event.

SOBER-RIDE FOR HALLOWEENFree Sober Rides. Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 p.m.

through Sunday, Oct. 28, 4 a.m. Area residents,21 and older, may download Lyft to theirphones, then enter a code in the app’s “Promo”section to receive a no cost (up to $15) safe ridehome. WRAP’s Halloween SoberRide promocode will be posted at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 onwww.SoberRide.com. Valid for the first 1,500Lyft users who enter the code.

THURSDAY/OCT. 112018 Small Business Forum. 8:30 a.m.-2:30

p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.Visit Fairfax County’s annual Small BusinessForum (previously the Vendor Forum). Takeadvantage of learning from business experts andconnect with county procurementrepresentatives. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/small-business-commission/forum/2018 to register.

Post-Secondary Education Options - Coffeeand Conversation. 10 a.m.-noon at DunnLoring Center for Parent Services, 2334 GallowsRoad, Entrance 1 - Room 100, Dunn Loring. Inthis workshop hosted by FCPS Career andTransition Services, find information on post-secondary education options for students withdisabilities. Visit www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-resource-center toregister.

Gentle Yoga. 12:30-2 p.m. at Sentara SurgerySpecialists Comprehensive Breast Center, 8988Lorton Station Blvd., Suite 103, Lorton. Thisyoga protocol is facilitated by Pat FitzsimmonsRN, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, an instructorspecifically trained to work with cancer patientswho will adapt traditional yoga practices tomeet the physiological and psychological needsof cancer patients. No registration required. It isrecommended that participants dresscomfortably and bring a yoga mat, towel(s), andwater. Visit www.sentara.com.

Public Information Meeting. 7 p.m. atSangster Elementary School, 7420 ReservationDrive, Springfield. The Fairfax CountyDepartment of Transportation (FCDOT) willhold a public information meeting on the FairfaxCounty & Franconia-Springfield ParkwaysAlternatives Analysis and Long Term PlanningStudy. Presentation at 7 p.m., followed by aquestion and answer period at 7:30 p.m., andtime for public input activities at 8 p.m. Visit thestudy page at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/study/fairfax-county-parkway.

SATURDAY/OCT. 13Spiritual Gifts Workshop. 9:30-3 p.m. at Unity

of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Fairfax. Thisworkshop is an opportunity for to discoverhidden spiritual gifts and talents. BYO lunch(refrigerator and/or microwave available). Free(donations appreciated). Call 703-239-2471 orvisit www.eventbrite.com/e/spiritual-gifts-workshop-tickets-50920594870 for tickets.

TUESDAY/OCT. 16Lions Dinner Meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at

American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak St.,Fairfax. Lions Club meets the 1st and 3rdTuesdays of each month. Guests are welcome tolean about the mission of the Lions Clubs “WeServe,” meet club members and learn to helpserve the community. Free to first time guests.Email [email protected] or visitwww.fairfaxlions.org.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 17Planning for Successful Transitions. 1-3 p.m.

at 3953 Pender Drive, #100, Fairfax. Althoughthe goal for many people is to stay at home foras long as possible, there may come a day whenthis isn’t realistic or safe. Learn about ways tocan plan for a successful transition for a lovedone. This program is a part of our ongoingClasses for Caregivers series. Free. Respite caremay be available by request; please notify uswhen registering to confirm availability. ContactLindsey Vajpeyi at 703-204-4664 [email protected]. Visitwww.insightmcc.org to register.

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