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Lake Accotink Park is a perfectplace to enjoy the natural beauty ofFairfax says Supervisor John Cookin his Braddock Basics for Newcom-ers article. See page 3 of the New-comers & Community Guide.

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By Supervisor

John C. Cook

R-Braddock District

It is an honor towelcome you toFairfax Countyand the Braddock

District. As you willsoon discover, this County is filled with ac-tivities, resources, and opportunities for allto enjoy. I would like to highlight a few inBraddock.

Autumn is the perfect time to exploreBraddock’s lakes and parks. Lake AccotinkPark has everything you need for a full dayof fun. It offers mini-golf, boat rentals, afour-mile loop trail, carousel, and snack bar.Many families enjoy frequenting Royal LakePark where playgrounds and basketballcourts can keep children amused for hours.Residents can also go on a stroll or run onits 1.8-mile lakeside trail. Nature lovers andoutdoorsmen will feel right at home here.

One problem we do have is choosingwhere to eat with so many wonderful res-taurants nearby. University Mall, locatedright by George Mason University, hasplenty of eateries, shops, a newly reno-vated Giant grocery, and the UniversityMall Theatres. One of its newer additionsis the Oh! George Tables & Taphouse,where you can enjoy a craft beer with awood fired pizza.

Fairfax Corner is another exceptionalshopping center with popular restaurantsincluding Ozzie’s Good Eats, Crafthouse,and Uncle Julio’s. After a meal you canwatch a movie at the Cinemark Fairfax Cor-ner 14 Theater, take the kids to the “splashpad,” or go shopping at the numerous bou-tiques throughout the main street-style cen-ter. We also welcomed several new restau-rants to the community this year, includingChick-Fil-A, CAVA, and Waranku. Theamount of restaurant choices here is pleas-antly overwhelming.

HISTORY BUFFS will love visiting thehistoric Oak Hill Mansion and WakefieldChapel. The Oak Hill Mansion in

Annandale is a Georgian Style manor builtin 1790. It is the last standing of threeproperties owned by the Fitzhugh family,who played significant roles in the Revo-lutionary War and Civil War. The mansionwas also the site of a pivotal Civil Warambush called the “Oak Hill Kitchen Skir-mish.”

Another popular historic landmark isWakefield Chapel. Built in 1899, this placeof worship was named after a Union sol-dier-turned-pastor named E.W. Wakefield.Visiting these sites helps you understand thesignificance Braddock played in the courseof American history.

The Braddock district has a strong tradi-tion of providing music and cultural eventsto the community. At George MasonUniversity’s EagleBank Arena, locals can seethe hottest musical acts and entertainersyear round in the 10,000 seat stadium. Alsoon campus, is George Mason’s Center forthe Arts. Every year students, faculty, andrenowned international artists present thebest of classical music, opera, jazz, worldmusic, dance, theater, global music anddance, and more. There is never a lack ofcultural events in Braddock.

FINALLY, a newcomer’s guide to Braddockwould be incomplete without highlightingthe unique educational opportunities in thearea. Our elementary and middle schoolsreceive top scores in standardized testingevery year. Meanwhile our three top-ratedhigh schools — Lake Braddock, W.T.Woodson, and Robinson — continue to winnational recognition in sports, music, andeducation.

George Mason University and NorthernVirginia Community College offer first-ratehigher education to Braddock residents andcontribute immensely to the Braddockneighborhood.

I hope you take advantage of everythingBraddock has to offer. If you have any ques-tions on local government matters or the areaplease call my office at 703-425-9300. As al-ways, I am honored and pleased to serve youas your Braddock District Supervisor.

Supervisor’s favorite places andevents at Braddock District.Braddock Basics for Newcomers

Oak Hill Mansion, built in 1790, opens four times a year for the publicto explore.

Historic Wakefield Chapel is maintained by the Fairfax County ParksAuthority and is available to the public for rentals.

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Kayakers at Lake Accotink. Photo courtesy of Park Authority

Lake Accotink Park is a perfect place to enjoy the natural beauty of Fairfax.


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❖ Cornerstones, 11150 Sunset HillsRoad, Suite 210, Reston, servingReston and Herndon. 571-323-9555,www.cornerstonesva.org. Nonprofitproviding support and advocacy forthose in need of food, shelter,affordable housing, quality childcare,and other human services. Programsand services include the EmbryRucker Community Shelter,Emergency Food Pantry,Hypothermia Prevention Program,Thanksgiving Food Drive, Gifts forKids and annual Coat Drive. AlaciaEarley at 571-323-9568 [email protected].

❖ SHARE of McLean operates a foodpantry; provides assistance tofamilies to avoid eviction, keeputilities on and meet other needs in acrisis. Share of McLean will provideholiday assistance to more than 250needy families (630-plus people) thisyear. Each family will receive agrocery gift card in November alongwith a bag filled with pantry staplesand traditional items. In December,our families will be welcomed to afestive party, served a light meal, andSanta will travel all the way from theNorth Pole to take photographs withthe children. Each person will receivea “wish” gift and families will begiven a grocery gift card, a bag filledwith toiletries, and a jug of laundrydetergent. Help us help ourneighbors in need by fulfilling a wishor donating Walmart, Target, Giant,or Safeway gift cards. Contact ChrisWilbur at [email protected] more information. Visitwww.shareofmclean.org for moreinfo about Share.

❖ Herndon-Reston FISH (FriendlyInstant Sympathetic Help), 336Victory Drive, Herndon, 703-391-0105 herndonrestonfish.orgHerndon-Reston FISH has assistedlocal residents in short term crises bysince 1969. FISH provides FriendlyInstant Sympathetic Help byresponding to emergency requests forrent, transportation, utilities, medicalprescriptions and other needs. FISHoperates The Bargain Loft, a thriftstore, which needs donations of goodquality saleable items, accepting andselling art, furniture, jewelry,household linens, dishes, pots andpans, books, women’s designerclothing (clean and on hangers),puzzles, games, collectibles, smallelectronics and much more. If youhave store questions, call 703-437-0600. Herndon-Reston FISH alsoprovides Holiday Food & Gift Basketsduring the November and Decemberseason.

❖ LINK, serving Herndon, Chantilly,Loudoun and more. Every year thegoal is to provide each family with aweek’s worth of non-perishable foodin November and again in December.When funds allow, grocery gift cardsare also included. In November,clients also receive a voucher forcoats and warm clothing. InDecember, children 16 and underreceive [email protected]. 703-437-1776www.linkagainsthunger.org.

❖ Committee for Helping Others(CHO), Vienna, organized in 1969 bya group of churches and individualsin the Dunn Loring, Merrifield,Oakton, Vienna community toprovide simple, loving charity tothose in need. Last year 450 childrenhad a special Christmas through theannual Christmas Store. 703-281-7614, www.cho-va.com

❖ Northern Virginia FamilyService. Just $50 provides acomplete holiday meal to a family offour. Donate at give.nvfs.org/holidaydonation or via check payableto “NVFS” with “Operation Turkey”on the memo line, or send grocerystore gift cards. Northern VirginiaFamily Service, attn: HolidayInitiatives, 10455 White Granite,Drive, Suite 100, Oakton, VA 22124.

❖ Second Story — Abused andHomeless Children’s Refuge, 2100Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182,703-506-9191. Second Story(formerly Alternative House)provides shelter and services forhomeless, runaway or abusedteenagers, unaccompanied youth,and young mothers and theirchildren. Requests for food andclothing are up more than 50percent. second-story.org.

❖ Shepherd’s Center of OaktonVienna providing services, personalenrichment, volunteer opportunitiesfor adults 50 and over. Currentlyserving 3,000+ mature adults in theregion. 703-281-0538, www.scov.org

❖ Touching Heart in Herndon is anonprofit organization whose missionis to educate children to have givinghearts. www.touchingheart.com,703-901-7355.

❖ Western Fairfax ChristianMinistries — food pantry at 13981Metrotech Drive in Chantilly. Formore information or to sponsor afamily, call 703-988-9656, ext. 105.To mail gift cards or send donationsby check, add a note saying “foodbasket program” and send them to:WFCM, P.O. Box 220802, Chantilly,VA 20153. 703-988-9656.

❖ HomeAid builds and renovatesfacilities that house the homeless,and partners with many localorganizations to do so. 3684Centerview Drive, Suite 110B,Chantilly, VA 20151.www.homeaidnova.org/

❖ FACETS helps parents, their childrenand individuals who suffer the effectsof poverty in the Fairfax area, apartner in efforts to endhomelessness in Fairfax County.FACETS is always in need ofvolunteers, and offers a variety ofone-time and ongoing opportunities.703-865-4251 [email protected]. 10640 PageAve., Suite 300, Fairfax VA 22030

❖ Britepaths will have 3,000individuals and families in need ofholiday assistance list this fall.Sponsor a family or donate toprovide a family with a Thanksgivingmeal, December holiday meal and/orgifts for their children. JoinBritepaths at Wine & Wonderment,Nov. 15, at 2941 Restaurantbritepaths.org

❖ Fairfax City Area FISH (ForImmediate Sympathetic Help) helpslocal people who are in temporaryneed of life’s basic necessities such asfood, clothing, and financialassistance for rent, mortgagepayments, utilities, and medicaltreatments. FISH also provideslimited transportation for doctorappointments and food delivery. 703-222-0880 fairfaxfish.org/

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Where to Give LocallyList of Nonprofits in Fairfax County



Voting early if you qualify is a goodchoice.

There are 19 valid reasons tovote absentee in Virginia, includ-

ing working and commuting to and fromhome for 11 or more hours between 6 a.m.and 7 p.m. on Election Day. Check the Vir-ginia Department of Elections list to see ifyou are eligible: elections.virginia.gov/cast-ing-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.html

There are two ways to vote absentee, in-person and by mail. To do either, you shouldfirst check your voter registration status tomake sure it is up-to-date. Then you willneed to apply for an absentee ballot. Note:If you vote absentee in-person you will fillout the application when you arrive at thein-person absentee location (see locationsbelow). Voting absentee by mail? Read be-low for the process of applying for yourmail-in ballot.

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

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ments, plan to bring photo identificationwith you to vote, whether that is absenteeor on Election Day.

Among accepted ID: valid VirginiaDriver’s License or Identification Card;valid Virginia DMV issued Veteran’s IDcard; valid U.S. Passport; other govern-ment-issued photo identification cards is-sued by the U.S. Government, the Com-monwealth of Virginia, or a political sub-division of the Commonwealth; valid col-lege or university student photo identifi-cation card from an institution of highereducation located in Virginia; valid studentID issued by a public school or privateschool in Virginia displaying a photo; em-ployee identification card containing aphotograph of the voter and issued by an

employer of the voter in the ordinarycourse of the employer’s business.

Any registered voter who does not haveone of the required forms of identificationcan apply for a free Virginia Voter PhotoIdentification from any general registrar’soffice in the Commonwealth. Voters apply-ing for the Virginia Voter Photo ID completethe Virginia Voter Photo Identification CardApplication, have their picture taken, andsign the digital signature pad. Once theapplication is processed, the card will bemailed directly to the voter.

A voter who does not bring an acceptablephoto ID to the polls will be offered a pro-visional ballot.

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If you arrive at your polling place on Elec-tion Day without an acceptable form ofphoto identification, don’t panic or give up.You will be given the opportunity to vote aprovisional ballot. After completing the pro-visional ballot, the individual voting will begiven written instructions from the electionofficials on how to submit a copy of his/heridentification so that his/her vote can becounted.

A voter will have until noon on the Fri-day following the election to deliver a copyof the identification to the local electoralboard or to appear in person to apply for aVirginia Voter Photo ID Card. Voters maysubmit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in-person submission, or through USPS orcommercial delivery service. Please notethat the copy of the ID must be delivered tothe electoral board by noon on Friday, orthe provisional ballot cannot be counted.

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

Every year is election year in Virginia;mechanics and details of voting requireattention to detail.

How To Vote School Bonds on BallotThere is a $315 million public school bonds referendum on the Nov. 7 general election

ballot. If approved by voters, the Fairfax County Public Schools’ current plans to use this bondmoney are to:

❖ Plan and/or construct two new elementary schools, one in Fairfax/Oakton area andanother in the Northwest county area.

❖ Relocate one modular building❖ Plan additions at three existing high schools to add capacity at Madison, Stuart and West

Potomac.❖ Plan and/or construct renovations of 10 elementary schools, three middle schools and two

high schools.See www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/facilities-planning-future/2017-school-bond-referendum.

Special ElectionAug. 29, 2017 Special Election, School Board At-LargeAll county polling places will be open on Aug. 29 to fill a vacancy for member, School Board

At-Large for the remainder of the present term of office which expires Dec. 31, 2019.In-Person Absentee voting is underway until Aug. 26❖ Aug 26: Final Day In-Person Absentee Voting❖ Aug 29: Absentee Ballot Return Deadline, 7 p.m.Four candidates are on the ballot:Chris S. GrisafeSandra D. AllenKaren A. Keys-GamarraMichael H. OwensFor more on the school board race, see www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2017/jul/

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GovernorRalph S. Northam (D)Edward W. “Ed” Gillespie (R)Clifford D. Hyra (L)

Lieutenant GovernorJustin E. Fairfax (D)Jill H. Vogel (R)

Attorney GeneralMark R. Herring (D)*John D. Adams (R)

House of Delegates (100) (2-yearterm)34th District

Kathleen Murphy (D) incumbentCheryl Buford (R)

35th DistrictMark Keam (D) incumbent, unop-

posed

36th DistrictKen Plum (D) incumbent, unopposed

37th DistrictDavid Bulova (D) incumbent, unop-

posed

38th DistrictKay Kory (D) incumbentPaul Haring (R)

39th DistrictVivian Watts (D) incumbent, unop-

posed

40th DistrictDonte Tanner (D)Tim Hugo (R) incumbent

41st DistrictEileen Filler-Corn (D) incumbent,

unopposed

42nd DistrictKathy Tran (D)Lolita Mancheno-Smoak (R)

43rd DistrictMark Sickles (D) incumbent, unop-

posed

44th DistrictPaul Krizek (D) incumbent, unop-

posed

45th DistrictMark Levine (D) incumbent, unop-

posed

46th DistrictCharniele Herring (D) incumbent,

unopposed

47th DistrictPatrick Hope (D) incumbent, unop-

posed

48th DistrictRip Sullivan (D) incumbent, unop-

posed

49th DistrictAlfonso Lopez (D) incumbentAdam Roosevelt (R)

53rd DistrictMarcus Simon (D) incumbentMike Case (I)

67th DistrictKarrie Delaney (D)Jim LeMunyon (R) incumbent

86th DistrictJennifer Boysko (D) incumbentLinda Schultz (R)

ON THE BALLOT in Fairfax County:

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

To determine whether eligible andregistered to vote in this election, visit theVirginia Department of Elections websiteat elections.virginia.gov/ or call FairfaxElections office at 703-222-0776.

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

❖ Register/update address by: Monday,Oct. 16.

❖ Request absentee ballot by mail by: 5

p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.❖ Vote early (in-person absentee ballot

by appearing in person by 5 p.m. Satur-day, Nov. 4.

For more information on voting inFairfax County:

Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY711

Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725Email: [email protected] Officer Info: 703-324-4735,

TTY 711

General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7


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❖ Lamb Center,www.thelambcenter.org, day centerfor homeless, Fairfax 703-691-3178.

❖ Food for Others provides a safetynet for people who suddenly faceunforeseen emergencies such as afamily illness or the loss of a job or aspouse. Located at 2938 ProsperityAve., Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-207-9173. 2938 Prosperity [email protected] Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.www.foodforothers.org

❖ Ecumenical Community HelpingOthers (ECHO), 703-569-9160.Open to receive donations at 7205Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.Provides food and financialassistance to those in short-termemergencies, and provides clothingand household goods to low incomefamilies, helping more than 5,000people last year. www.echo-inc.org.

❖ Lorton Community ActionCenter (LCAC) will provideThanksgiving and Holiday assistanceto more than 450 families this year.Thanksgiving and Christmas foodbaskets along with fulfilling giftwishes for more than 1,000 childrenand teens will help low-incomefamilies More information atlortonaction.org/seasonal-assistance/. Volunteers are needed for theseevents as well. Register online atlortonaction.org or call 703/339-5161, ext. 140.

❖ Assistance League of NorthernVirginia is an all-volunteernonprofit organization that feeds,clothes and educates children inneed. Assistance League’sphilanthropic programs touch thelives of thousands of children at 11Title I schools in Northern Virginia,serving children most in need atselected schools in Fairfax and PrinceWilliam counties and the City ofAlexandria. To learn more aboutvolunteer and sponsorshipopportunities, [email protected] or visitwww.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org

❖ Comfort for America’sUniformed Services (CAUSE)ensures that recuperating servicemembers have opportunities forrecreation and social interaction andreceive concrete signs of appreciationfor all that they have done. 4114Legato Road Suite B, Fairfax, VA22033, 703-591-4968, cause-usa.org

❖ Shelter House provides crisisintervention, safe housing andsupportive services to promote self-sufficiency for homeless families andvictims of domestic violence inFairfax County.www.shelterhouse.org/get-involved/

❖ United Community Ministries,Mount Vernon, 703-768-7106, 7511Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306assists low-income families andindividuals living along the Route 1Corridor, UCM provides fourdifferent housing programs as well asa Workforce Development Center tohelp prepare people for movingforward with their jobs. Last year, forthe holidays, donations of nearly10,000 toys, books, games, clothing,and other gifts ensured a joy-filledholiday for more than 1,200 childrenin 600 families. 7511 Fordson Road,Alexandria VA 22306.www.ucmagency.org Donations ofcash/checks and gift cards are alsowelcome.

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By Sharon Bulova

Chairman

Fairfax County Board of

Supervisors

Welcome to FairfaxCounty, one of thegreatest places inthe nation to live,

work, play and raise a family.Fairfax County is home to a thriv-ing business community, vibrantentertainment and shopping desti-nations, a world class university,beautiful parks and a diverse popu-lation of engaged residents.Whether you are a long time resi-dent or new to the county, I hopeyou’ll take some time to visit someof our most popular spots and enjoy what FairfaxCounty has to offer.

Tysons Corner Center, Fair Oaks Mall, Reston TownCenter, Fairfax Corner, Springfield Town Center andthe Mosaic District are great places to shop, eat andspend time with friends. For cultural destinations,George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Wolf TrapNational Park for the Performing Arts and the Work-house Arts Center in Lorton are some of my favor-ites. For fresh air and exercise, I recommend our ex-tensive network of trails, parks and RECenters.

While there are a lot of fun things to do in FairfaxCounty, our community is notorious for our “workhard, play hard” ethic. Time Magazine has describedus as the epicenter of the Washington region’s jobboom and one of the great economic success storiesof our time. Fairfax County is home to nine Fortune500 company headquarters, approximately 9,000tech businesses and over 116 million square feet ofoffice space.

Fairfax County has one of the best public schoolsystems nationwide with a graduation rate of nearly93 percent. Fairfax County Public Schools is the thirdlargest employer in Virginia and the 10th largestschool system in the country with more than 189,000students. After high school graduation, George Ma-son University and Northern Virginia Community Col-

Welcome to Fairfax County:‘Work Hard, Play Hard’

lege are located just down the roadfor affordable higher education op-portunities in many different sub-ject fields. Our business-friendlyeconomy offers a wide array ofimpressive career opportunities forboth our older and younger resi-dents.

On the local government level,the Fairfax County Board of Super-visors is constantly hard at workto ensure quality public servicesfor our residents. Our 10-memberBoard of Supervisors strives tomaintain positive community en-gagement, while strategicallyplanning for the future with landuse and infrastructure decisions.

Some recent Fairfax County ac-complishments include updating many of our policepolicies, establishing a Diversion First program forpeople with mental illness who become involved withlaw enforcement, and successfully extendingMetrorail to Tysons and Reston. Phase 2 of Metro’sSilver Line is currently under construction and willextend all the way to Dulles Airport and into LoudounCounty.

Fairfax County offers opportunity and quality ser-vices for residents of all ages. People from all overthe globe have made Fairfax County their home, en-riching our community with their diverse culturesand entrepreneurship. In Fairfax County, we believewe must all do our part to set a positive tone of ac-ceptance, inclusiveness and kindness.

As chairman of the Board of Supervisors, I amelected at-large by Fairfax County residents. My of-fice is here to serve you. If you have any questions orconcerns, please email me [email protected] or give my office a callat 703-324-2321. I hope you will sign up to receivemy monthly Bulova Byline newsletter that will keepyou up-to-date on what is happening in your newcommunity. I also encourage you to visitfairfaxcounty.gov and fxva.com to see what FairfaxCounty has to offer you and your family every sea-son and every day. Welcome to your new home.

By Scott S. Brabrand,

Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

It is great to be back in theFairfax County PublicSchools (FCPS) family! I

am returning to FCPS afterspending the pastfive years as superin-tendent of LynchburgCity Schools. Myfamily is also veryexcited to be back;my two sons will beattending FairfaxHigh School this year,the same schoolwhere I once servedas principal. I alwaysdreamed of comingback to FCPS and itis an honor for me tohave the opportunityto lead this amazingschool system.

I was a careerchanger, after doingvolunteer work inthe schools, and be-gan in FCPS as a so-cial studies teacherin 1994. I also servedas an assistant principal atHerndon High and an associateprincipal at Lake Braddock Sec-ondary School before beingnamed principal at Fairfax HighSchool in 2005. In 2009, I wasnamed the cluster assistant su-perintendent for schools in theHayfield, West Potomac and Mt.Vernon pyramids.

As your superintendent, I ammaking Fridays my school days.I want to visit our schools to un-derstand the work and the chal-lenges our teachers, administra-tors and employees face, to un-derstand what is happening “onthe ground” so I can be betterinformed when making deci-sions.

I am committed to followingthrough on the work of my pre-decessor, Dr. Karen Garza, whoestablished Portrait of a Gradu-ate — the 21st century learningmodel that our system has em-braced — that focuses on theskills necessary for our studentsto succeed in college and be-yond. As a school division, weare committed to achieving thisgoal for every student, in everyclassroom, in every school. Wecan we make this vision happenthrough …

Excellence: We need tomake sure every student andfamily has an excellent experi-ence during their time with us.This also requires our employeesto be fully invested in the impor-tant work they do every day.

Equity: FCPS is a microcosmof the world with students andfamilies who come from allbackgrounds and cultures. Wewill ensure that all studentsreach Portrait of a Graduateoutcomes by addressing oppor-tunity, access and attainmentgaps. Every child, by name andneed, can succeed with theproper support.

Effectiveness: We need toensure that FCPS is being effec-tive and efficient. One step I amtaking is to narrow down ourstrategic plan in order to focusour efforts on achievable priori-ties that we can do well thisyear as a school division. Wewill align our resources to thesepriorities.

Expectations: I want ouremployees to love kids. The per-sonal connection that our stu-dents feel with their teachersand all of our employees is criti-cal to their success. I want ouremployees to love teaching andlearning which I know will posi-tively impact a child every day,and I want our employees to beprofessional in their work androle models for our students.

All of the challenges we faceas a community and a countrycan best be solved through pub-lic education and FCPS can andwill lead the way.

I wish all students, teachers,and parents a very successfulschool year and I look forwardto seeing you in your schools!

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The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area(LWVFA) is a nonpartisan, volunteer organizationcomposed of men and women who are dedicated tomaking democracy work. Since it is nonpartisan, itdoes not support or endorse candidates. It registersvoters and provides them with unbiased informationabout the voting process, issues of interest, and elec-tions. It encourages active participation of citizens

by holding candidate forums, so they can meet andask questions of the candidates who are running foroffice. It conducts studies of important communityissues, has monthly meetings during which membersdiscuss these issues, and uses education and advo-cacy to influence local public policy in the interest ofthe public. To learn more about this organization orto join, go to www.lwv-fairfax.org.

Striving To Make Democracy Work

RSVP is the region’s largest volunteer network forpeople 55 and older, providing individualized sup-port to seniors seeking service opportunities in andaround Fairfax County, Arlington County and the Cityof Alexandria.

RSVP offers opportunities for volunteers includ-ing providing rides, support and meals to older neigh-bors, assisting local veterans in need and helpingprepare communities for disasters. RSVP also recruitsvolunteers for community events throughout the year.

RSVP volunteers enjoy flexible schedules, free ac-cident and liability insurance while serving, optionalmileage and meal reimbursement and are invited togroup projects and social gatherings with other RSVPvolunteers.

To sign up for an upcoming RSVP orientation emailCarly Hubicki at [email protected] orcall RSVP at 703-403- 5360. To learn more about

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I want to visit ourschools to understandthe work and thechallenges our teachers,administrators andemployees face, tounderstand what ishappening “on theground” so I can bebetter informed whenmaking decisions.

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Pride of the Area

Robinson Secondary School seniors fling their mortarboards skywardafter being declared official graduates for 2016.

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Year Round FunBatting Cage Occoquan Regional

Park 9751 Ox Road, Lorton. Openthrough Oct. 30, Occoquan offers abaseball/softball batting cage, perfectfor hitters of all levels, from beginnerto expert. Pitching machines have awide range of speeds, both inbaseball and softball, and offers otherpitches like curveballs. Batters mustuse helmets with protective faceguards at all times. Cost: 14 balls$1.50 Team Rentals Per Cage: 30min. $18 60 min. $34 Visitwww.novaparks.com/parks/occoquan-regional-park/things-to-do/batting-cage

Kayak Rental Occoquan RegionalPark 9-6 p.m. daily through Sept. 30This park offers hourly and dailykayak rentals for those interested inexploring the river and surrounding.Kayaks are launched from shore andare available in one or two seatconfigurations. Please note: Pets arenot permitted in rental boats.

Rock The Block Free ConcertSeries 6:30-9:30 p.m. Old TownSquare 3999 University Drive,Fairfax. Recurring monthly on the4th Friday through Oct. 28. Call 703-385-7858.

Stories From Strawberry Park 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays in Mosaic -Strawberry Park, 2910 DistrictAvenue, Fairfax. Enjoy a liveinteractive performance each weektaught by a group of uniquestorytellers. For ages 10 and under.Held outside in Strawberry Park. Ininclement weather and Octoberthrough April, storytime will be heldin Angelika Film Center. Visitwww.fxva.com/listing/mosaic-district/2326/

August 2017THURSDAY/AUG. 24Flora Fauna for Kids. 11-11:45 a.m.

at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Go on thetrail walk and learn about the pond.$5. Ages 3-6. Call 703-451-9588.

SATURDAY/AUG. 26EqualiTEA. 2-4 p.m. at Gunston Hall,

10709 Gunston Road, Lorton. Theevent will include afternoon tea, atour of the Mansion at Gunston Hall,a presentation about the TurningPoint Suffragist Memorial, and a giftfor each guest from the PreservationSociety of Newport County. Dress:Hats and pearls, Suffragist attirewelcome. $60. [email protected].

SUNDAY/AUG. 27Civil War Reenactment. 1-4 p.m. at

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road. TheFairfax Station Railroad Museum willhost Civil War re-enactors andmodern practitioners who willdemonstrate medical and rescuepractices then and now incommemoration of Fairfax Station’srole as an evacuation center duringthe Battle of Second Manassas in1862. Museum members, free; adults16 and over, $4; children 5-15, $2;under 4, free. Information on themuseum and shows is atwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

September 2017FRIDAY/SEPT. 1Photo Exhibition. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at

Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center.10209 Main St., Fairfax. “Over There:Americans in World War I” atraveling exhibition from theNational Archives and Records

Administration showcasesphotographs from the battle fronts inFrance, Italy, and Russia, supply andsupport operations behind the lines,and the Paris Peace Conference, openthrough Oct. 20. Group guided toursavailable by reservation, $25. Call703-385- 8414.

SEPT. 3-4Model Train Shows. noon-5 p.m. at

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road. LaborDay Weekend, The Potomac ModuleCrew members will have HO Scaleand others will have a LEGO ModelTrain Show. Museum members, free;adults 16 and over, $4; children 5-15, $2; under 4, free. Information onthe museum and shows is atwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 8Movie Under the Moon. 6:30-9:30

p.m. at Van Dyck Park, 3720 Old LeeHighway, Fairfax. Featuring TheSandlot, starts at 7:30. Free. Visitfairfaxva.gov.

SEPT. 9-10Burke Centre Festival. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

at the Burke Conservancy, 6060Burke Centre Parkway. Arts andcrafts, live shows, rides, facepainting, and festival foods. Visitwww.burkecentreweb.com.

SEPT. 9-20Northern Virginia Senior

Olympics. Various venues around

Northern Virginia. Events includebadminton, volleyball, bocce,miniature golf, and many more. Thebasic registration fee is $13. A fee of$1 is required for each event.Additional fees may apply. Visitnvso.us/.

SEPT. 18-OCT. 28Photo Exhibition. Tuesday-Saturday,

10 a.m.–3 p.m. at The Civil WarInterpretive Center at HistoricBlenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway,Fairfax. “Binding Wounds, PushingBoundaries: African-Americans inCivil War Medicine” looks at the menand women who served as surgeonsand nurses during the Civil War andhow their service challenged theprescribed notions of race andgender. Free. Call 703-591-0560.

SEPT. 21-24Golf Tournament. All day at Laurel

Hill Golf Club, 8701 Laurel CrestDrive, Lorton. Middle AtlanticAmateur Championship. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/lhgc or call 703-439-8849.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 24Building a Train Set. 1-4 p.m. at the

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road in FairfaxStation. Activities include making asample train layout as well asinvolvement in demonstrations ofrailroad artifacts. Museum membersand ages 4 and under, free; ages 5-15, $2; ages 16 and older, $4. Craftsupplies included in admission. Visitwww.fairfax-station.org, or call 703-

425-9225.

October 2017SATURDAY/OCT. 7Taste of Fall Feast. 7 p.m. at Stacy C.

Sherwood Community Center, 3740Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Anevening filled with food,entertainment, and a live and silentauction to raise funds to helpparents, children and individuals inFairfax County and City who sufferthe effects of poverty. Attendees atthe fundraiser can sample food anddrink from a variety of Fairfax-arearestaurants, wineries and brewerieswhile enjoying music by Pan MastersSteel Orchestra. $50. Visitwww.FACETSCares.org or call 703-554-3609.

SUNDAY/OCT. 8Clifton Day. 9 a.m.-5p.m. The annual

Clifton Day is a non-profit event,raising funds for a variety of localorganizations. The festival includesarts and crafts, antiques,demonstrations, the Town Market,live music, children’s activities andlots of good food. Visitwww.cliftonday.com/.

SATURDAY/OCT. 1441st Fairfax Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-

8:30 p.m. Old Town Fairfax, 3999University Drive, Fairfax. Over 400arts, crafts, information, foodvendors, children’s activities andthree stages of music andentertainment for all ages. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/fall-festival.

November 2017TUESDAY/NOV. 7Election Day. General and special

elections. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ecalendar.htm

SATURDAY/ NOV. 11The Robinson Marketplace. 9 a.m.-

3 p.m. 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax.From home crafters and jewelers.robinsonptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/marketplace

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 18-192017 Holiday Craft Show. Saturday:

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-3p.m. Fairfax High School, 3501Rebel Run, Fairfax. Artisans from allover the United States, displayingholiday gift choices. $5 admissionfee, $8 for a two day pass. Under 18

years old free. Visit fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special- events/holiday-craft- show

THURSDAY/NOV. 23Fairfax Turkey Trot. 9 a.m. Grab

your friends and family and join us inthe heart of Old Town Fairfax for thethird annual Fairfax Turkey Trotbenefiting the City of Fairfax FireDepartment Benevolent Fund. Forinformation on how to register, visitwww.runpacers.com/race/fairfax-turkey- trot/.

December 2017FRIDAY-SATURDAY/DEC. 1-2Holiday Book Sale. Friday: 10 a.m.-6

p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BurkeCentre Library, 5935 Freds Oak RoadBurke. Peruse a selection of gentlyused holiday-themed books collectedby the Friends of Burke CentreLibrary. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

SATURDAY/ DEC. 2City of Fairfax Festival of Lights

and Carols. 2p.m.-7p.m. Old TownSquare, 3999 University Drive. Comeenjoy live holiday music, hot cider,s’mores, caroling and the Christmastree lighting ceremony. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/festival-of-lights-and-carols

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 13Alphabet Soup. 10:30-11:15am, Burke

Centre Library. Stories and activitiesabout letters in the alphabet. Registerbeginning Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Age3-5 with adult. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

2018FRIDAY-SUNDAY/FEB. 2-4Chocolate Lovers Festival. Friday: 6

p.m-8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Sunday: noon-4 p.m. The ChocolateLovers Festival features activitiesincluding the Taste of Chocolate, theChocolate Challenge, the ever-popular Kiwanis Chocolate ChipPancake Breakfast, open houses athistoric buildings and more. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/special- events/chocolate-lovers- festival

APRIL 21-28Historic Garden Week. Visit

www.vagardenweek.org/

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 8-10Celebrate Fairfax Fair. 12000

Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.Northern Virginia’s largestcommunity-wide celebration. Visitwww.celebratefairfax.com or call703-324- 3247 for more information.

SATURDAY/APRIL 7The Annual Fishing Derby. Ashby

Pond Conservatory, 9817 AshbyRoad, Fairfax. Ashby Pond will bestocked with hundreds of trout. Bringa fishing rod, bucket, plastic bag, andice. Bait will be supplied. 9:30 a.m.,10:15 a.m. and 11a.m. $5 perfisherman. Pre-registration required.

JULY 4City of Fairfax Independence Day

Celebration. Events at variouslocations around the city. A fun-filledIndependence Day celebration in theCity of Fairfax. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/independence-day-celebration.

Amusement rides were popular at theCelebrate Fairfax Festival.

Thousands turned out for the CelebrateFairfax Festival in early June.

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From left: JohnMyers as John Rice,plus CarmenWooden and FredEckstein as Marga-ret and AmosBenson. During theBattle of FirstManassas, theBensons nursed thewounded Rice backto health; 25 yearslater, he repaidthem by donatingmoney to rebuildtheir church at theannual Fairfax CivilWar Day.


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A Place to StudyLocal HistoryThe Fairfax City RegionalLibrary, at 10360 NorthStreet, is a research centerwith books, computers andreference materials.

The VirginiaRoom, on thesecond level ofthe Fairfax CityRegionalLibrary, is fullof local historyresources.

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in harmony with the needs of the child.

CHILDREN AGES 2-5Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs

FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARSProgram is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS,

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Emphasis on special events, sports, time forhomework, and student’s choice of activities.

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The introduction of the “express lanes,” onarea highways have made tolls common-place for anyone driving in the NorthernVirginia area. These lanes on I-95, I-495,

and I-395 are outfitted with overhead sensors insteadof booths, and everything is done with the E-Z Passor the E-Z Pass Flex which has a feature for highoccupancy vehicles (HOV) to avoid the tolls bycarpooling. The variable toll amount is calculatedby traffic levels at that time, and this price is reflectedon the overhead digital signs.

On I-495, commonly known as the Capital Beltway,the 495 Express Lanes stretch 11 miles from Spring-field in the south to a point just past the Dulles TollRoad in the McLean area. These are two lanes ineach direction that are in operation 24-hours a day.

The 95 Express Lanes stretch 29 miles from Alex-andria inside the beltway, south to Route 610 inStafford County. These lanes are “reversible,” mean-ing they are heading northbound in the morning,

and southbound in the afternoon and evenings dur-ing the week, and almost entirely southbound on theweekend.

The 395 Express Lanes are a continuation of theselanes inside the beltway, ending at the Potomac River.This project is just getting underway, and are sched-uled to be opened in 2019. For now, the northernstretch of HOV lanes is still operating under the oldrules, that requires a minimum of three passengersduring rush hours, and open to anyone during non-rush hours.

In December this year, I-66 inside the beltway, fromArlington to Falls Church, will be a tolled facility butonly on the eastbound lanes in the morning andwestbound lanes in the afternoons. It will be toll-free for vehicles with at least two passengers for now,but that HOV requirement will change to HOV-3 in afew years when the I-66 express lanes outside thebeltway open in 2022. In addition, the Virginia De-partment of Transportation is adding an additionallane on the eastbound side only, from the DullesAccess Road to Fairfax Drive, a distance of four miles.

On I-66 outside the beltway, officials are buildingone lane in each direction for 22 miles from Viennato Gainesville, and there will be two express laneson each side, similar to I-495. This project, priced at$2.3 billion, is expected to be done in 2022.

The Dulles Access Road and the Dulles Greenwayare toll facilities also but the access road still takeschange as well as the E-Z Pass, and neither road hasan HOV exception.

Photo by Mike Salmon

This toll gantry in Arlington is not in use yet, and iscurrently being tested.

Area Interstates Have Toll Lane OptionsLatest addition,395 Express Lanes,are scheduled to beopened in 2019.



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Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45, 11 am & 6 pmSunday School (Life Groups)10:10 am

“Beyond the Limits” Youth - Sunday 6 pm - Pastor Randolph HoustonFamily Night for all ages, Wed. 7:15 pm

Children’s Ministries & Nursery at All Services - Emily Nelson, Children’s DirectorHome Life Groups & Sports Ministry

Discipleship – Mike Colón, Associate PastorGeorge Mason Chi Alpha College / Young Adult Ministry - Caleb Yirdaw

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Rocky Vista University College ofOsteopathic Medicine(RVUCOM) has announced the

matriculation of student doctor Jenni-fer Daniels of Springfield. Daniels was

one of 160 students selectedto matriculate at RVUCOMout of an applicant pool ofnearly 5,000 candidates.

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine arefully licensed physicians who practice a

“whole person” approach to medicine.Osteopathic physicians focus on preven-tive health care and receive extra train-ing in the musculoskeletal system.

Daniels is the daughter of Marcia Papeand Scott Daniels and granddaughter ofJune Pape. She is a graduate of LakeBraddock Secondary School in Burke.She graduated from Pennsylvania StateUniversity with Bachelor of Science de-grees in biology and psychology.

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Grace Heffner , of Fairfax,graduated from High Point Univer-sity (High Point, N.C.).

Walter Morrisette, of Fairfax,graduated from High Point Univer-sity (High Point, N.C.).

Michael Kitchen and AmandaSmith, both of Fairfax, were namedto the College Conference of Illinoisand Wisconsin Academic All-Confer-ence team. The CCIW AcademicAll-Conference team consists ofletterwinners from CCIW member in-stitutions who achieve a cumulative

grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Trevor Thompson, a native ofFairfax, graduated Cum Laude fromIthaca (N.Y.) College’s School of HealthSciences and Human Performance witha degree in athletic training in May2017.

The following students from theFairfax area are in the James Madisonclass of 2021: Kyle Huott plans tomajor in international affairs - BA;Lizhao Li whose major is undeclared;Nathaniel Rummel plans to major inmarketing - BBA; Grace Knowleswhose major is undeclared; SarahZotian plans to major in Music - BM;Ryan Kehoe plans to major in finance- BBA; Triem Truong whose major isundeclared; Hassan Chaaban whosemajor is undeclared; Kevin Paynewhose major is undeclared; and Rachel

Smith plans to major in modern for-eign lang. - BA.

The following students from theFairfax area are in the James Madi-son class of 2021: Miryeng Songplans to major in psychology - BS;Brandon Metzler plans to majorin biotechnology - BS; ShoshanaWarshavsky plans to major in psy-chology - BA; Noah Koellischplans to major in public policy andadmin. - BS; Alexandra Cranstonplans to major in biology - BS;Haley McAllister whose major isundeclared; Katlyn Checkoskyplans to major in finance - BBA;Aidan Malekolkalami plans tomajor in accounting - BBA;Caroline Fisher plans to major inmarketing - BBA; and KyleGiuseppe plans to major in finance- BBA.

School Notes


National ParksGF Great Falls National Park

9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLeanwww.nps.gov/grfaGreat Falls Park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dark. The Visitor Center

and bookstore are open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, springthrough fall seasons. Picnic, hike along the Potomac River.Swimming and wading in the Potomac are prohibited.

GW George Washington Memorial Parkway

www.nps.gov/gwmp703-289-2500The GW Parkway includes more than 25

sites, ranging from historic homes towildlife preserves. Join a ranger for a freeprogram or explore sites independently. Some parksites, including Turkey Run Park, TheodoreRoosevelt Island, Great Falls Park, etc., close atdark. The Parkway itself remains open 24 hoursa day to vehicle traffic.

WTWolf Trap National Park

for the Performing Arts1551 Trap Road, Viennawww.nps.gov/wotr/The only national park dedicated to

presenting the performing arts.From May through September,multiple amphitheaters in the parkpresent musicals, dance, opera, jazz,and popular and country music. Explorethe park without the crowds from October- April. The Barns at Wolf Trap offer indoorentertainment through the winter months.

State Park

pool. The park alsofeatures a deluxe miniaturegolf course, a nine-stationbatting cage, picnic shelters, anda special events pavilion.

CHCarlyle House Historic

Park121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park/703-549-2997The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753

by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride,Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member of one of themost prestigious families in colonial Virginia.Their home quickly became a center of socialand political life in Alexandria and gained afoothold in history when British GeneralBraddock made the mansion his headquarters in1755. On the National Register of HistoricPlaces, Carlyle House is architecturally unique inAlexandria as the only stone, 18th-centuryPalladian-style house. Daily tours of the house,programs for schoolchildren, special events,exhibits and lectures explore the life and timesof John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Alexandria.The site may be rented in the evenings forprivate functions and weddings.

FHFountainhead Regional Park

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/fountainhead/703-250-9124The observation deck of the Marina Building at

Fountainhead commands a spectacular view ofthe widest point of the Occoquan Reservoir.Summer activities include catfish tournaments,children’s fishing tournament, paddleboat toursand more.

HOHemlock Overlook Regional Park

13220 Yates Ford Road, Cliftonwww.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/800-877-0954; 571-281-3556;Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers a variety of

outdoor and environmental education. Programsat Hemlock Overlook are open to the public andgroups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse

trails maybe usedwithout priorarrangement.

MBGMeadowlark

Botanical Gardens9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court,

Viennawww.nvrpa.org/park/

meadowlark_botanical_gardens/703-255-3631This 95-acre complex of large

ornamental display gardens andunique native plant collections isopen year round and includewalking trails, lakes, more than 20varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, anextensive shade garden, native wildflowers,gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms andfoliage. The Atrium’s indoor tropical gardensetting is a popular meeting, reception, weddingand workshop location. Interpretive displaysaccompany a restored 18th-century cabin.

OROccoquan Regional Park

9751 Ox Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/703-690-2121This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and

a touch of the past with its historic brick kilnsand the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Parklands, trails and associated waters are part ofthe Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals.One hour Tour Boat Rides on the OccoquanRiver to Belmont Bay and back. OfferedSaturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12and under, under age 4 are free.

PBPohick Bay

Regional Park &Pirates Cove

Waterpark6501 Pohick Bay Drive,Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/www.piratescovepohick.com703-339-6102

Pohick Bay is located on thePotomac River, 25 miles south of the

nation’s capital. The boat launch facility isone of only three public access points to thePotomac River in northern Virginia. Pohick Bayoffers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jonboats for rent on the weekends, as well as familyand group camping, hiking, picnic areas and alarge play area for children. The park offers oneof the largest, outdoor freeform pools on theeast coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located onMason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragileland that shelters an abundance of wildlife,including the bald eagle. Pirates Cove Waterparkis located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitorscan cool off under the 300-gallon dumpingbucket, fire the water cannons and splash downthe waterslide or search for buried treasure atBuccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove

An Insider’s Guide to

Major Parks in the AreaParks

MN Mason Neck State Park

7301 High Point Rd. Lortonwww.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/

mas.shtml#703-339-2385 or 703-339-2380 (visitor center)[email protected] park’s visitor center was expanded in 2010 to

include a new exhibit room, gift shop andmeeting room. There are several exhibits in thecenter, and with a view of Belmont Bay. Visitorcenter staff can answer questions and provideinformation on park trails, facilities and localpoints of interest. Pond study, bird watching,canoe trips, nature walks and talks, and GPSadventures are just a few of the excitingprograms offered by park rangers.

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Bull Run Marina Regional Park &Atlantis Waterpark7700 Bull Run Drive, Centrevillewww.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/www.atlantisbullrun.com/703-631-0552Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and

family camping. Bull Run Public ShootingCenter open all year. Group Camping open dailyJan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf openApril through October. Hours vary. AtlantisWaterpark features pools, a giant dumpingbucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities forall ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Dayweekend through Labor Day, and is a member ofthe Northern Virginia Regional Park Authorityfamily of Waterparks. Neptune Reef snack barsells food, beverages and sweets.

CRCameron Run Regional Park/Great

Waves Waterpark4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandriawww.nvrpa.org/park/cameron_run/www.greatwaveswaterpark.com/703-960-0767Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of

recreation facilities in an urban area, includingGreat Waves Water Park. Catch a wave in thewave pool, twist and turn down four-story waterslides, take a plunge down speed slides, playwith friends in the shallow waters of the play

Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir-ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia StateParks and Fairfax County Park Authority. Mapcourtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. De-signed & compiled by Jean Card and LaurenceFoong. Photos by Renée Ruggles.

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also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunningand playing, as well as plenty of shade.Captain’s Galley snack bar features food,beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open fromMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

PBPohick Bay Golf Course

10301 Gunston Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course703-339-8585This scenic golf course is located on the Mason

Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practicefacility features a driving range with practiceputting and chipping greens, and lessons fromPGA pros. A full-service pro shop features anarray of name-brand golf clubs, equipment andapparel. Other services include club making,custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting andtournament coordinating.

POPotomac Overlook Regional Park &

Nature Center2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook/703-528-5406On the Potomac Palisades in north Arlington,

Potomac Overlook offers 70 acres of peacefulwoodland, trails, educational gardens, a smallpicnic area and a Nature Center. The NatureCenter features brand new exhibits called the“Energerium,” offering visitors a fun andaccessible way to learn energy basics and waysthey can help create sustainable energysolutions. The Nature Center also houses liveanimals and natural history exhibits.

SRSandy Run Regional Park

10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/703-690-4392The park is open to the public for the purpose of

education, training, practice, and racing forcompetitive and recreational sculling androwing. Only shells and other boats authorizedby the Northern Virginia Regional ParkAuthority may be launched from the docks orshoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers afacility for team training and competition forOlympic, college, high school and club canoe,kayak and crew athletes.

UHUpton Hill Regional Park & Ocean

Dunes Waterpark6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlingtonwww.nvrpa.org/park/upton_hill/www.oceanduneswaterpark.com/703-534-3437 or [email protected] Hill Regional Park offers visitors a wooded

oasis in the heart of the most densely populatedarea of Northern Virginia. A large outdoorwater-park complex is a sparkling attraction inthis wooded, urban park, which straddles theboundary line between Arlington and Fairfaxcounties. The deluxe miniature golf courseboasts one of the longest mini golf holes in theworld; the batting cages include nine baseballand softball cages. The park is open every dayfor hiking, picnicking, playing on the playgroundand enjoying the outdoors. Located withinUpton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunes isloaded with fun features for adults and children.

Arts CenterLAC Workhouse Arts Center

9601 Ox Road, Lortonwww.lortonarts.org703-584-2900The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio

buildings, the main galleries and the recentlyopened Youth Arts Center. Visitors areencouraged to interact with artists. In additionto visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center ishome to performing arts, including theater, filminstitute, musical and dance performances. Theeducation department supports both the visualand performing arts, offering classes andworkshops in a variety of disciplines. Futureplans for the Workhouse include an eventcenter, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre,restaurants, apartments, music barn andgarden/horticultural area. Other buildings onsite, yet to be renovated, may provide for otheractivities such as a visitors center, a blacksmithshop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space.

Major FairfaxCounty ParksBLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationvolleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf,

trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing883.4 acres, multiple resource park

CJP Clemyjontri Park

6317 Georgetown Pike, McLeanfitness, picnic areas and playgrounds18.6 acres, special purpose park

ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

5040 Walney Road, Chantillybaseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit),

community center, nature center, amphitheater,trails

650 acres, multiple resource park

FPF Frying Pan Farm Park

2717 West Ox Road, Herndonhistoric structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails,

open areas, playground135.3 acres, multiple resource park

GSG Green Spring Gardens

4603 Green Spring Road, AlexandriaCommunity Center, historic structure, biking/hiking

trails, open areas, gardens30.9 acres, special purpose park

HPP Hidden Pond Park

8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfieldtennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/

nature trails, playground, fishing25.6 acres, community park

HMP Huntley Meadows Park

3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandrianature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/

nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk1444.8 acres, natural resource park

LAP Lake Accotink Park

7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfieldbasketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic448.1 acres, multiple resource park

LFP Lake Fairfax Park

1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Restonsoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater,

carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters479 acres, multiple resource park

FRA Lee District Park

6601 Telegraph Road, Franconiasoftball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball,

volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground,accessible playground

138 acres, district park

MDP Mason District Park

6621 Columbia Pike, Annandalesoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball

(lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park,amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness

121.2 acres, district park

NWP Nottoway Park

9537 Courthouse Road, Viennabaseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit),

tennis (lit), trails, picnic90.9 acres, district park

RBP Riverbend Park

8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Fallsnature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/

hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom411.2 acres, multiple resource park

SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve

7400 Georgetown Pike, McLeanhistoric structure, historic/hiking/nature trails,

fishing384.3 acres, natural resource park

SRD South Run District

7550 Reservation Drive, Springfieldbaseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming196 acres, district park

WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter

8100 Braddock Road, Annandalesoftball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park292.6 acres, multiple resource park


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