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West Springfield pitcher Brandon Padgettearned the victory against West Potomac in theConference 7 final on May 23.

100 New CitizensWelcomed in Fairfax CountyNews, Page 3

Chamber of Commerce SupportsRevitalization of Route 1News, Page 2

100 New CitizensWelcomed in Fairfax CountyNews, Page 3

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The students at Centre Ridge ElementarySchool Age Child Care built a juice box boat forthe 23rd Cardboard Boat Regatta at LakeAccotink Park on June 3, 2013. The popularevent, part of Springfield Days, will be held onJune 1 this year.

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The Fairfax County Cham-ber of Commerce hasdemonstrated support for

the development of a hybrid op-tion along Richmond Highway,which would include an extensionof the metro to Hybla Valley andbus rapid transit to the OccoquanRiver.

In a May 20 letter to the Depart-ment of Rail and Transportation,Fairfax County Chamber of Com-

merce CEO and President JimCorcoran wrote that the Route 1corridor has been overlooked fortoo long.

“There exists a real and tangibleneed for a modern and efficienttransportation solution that willbenefit local businesses and thesurrounding community,”Corcoran wrote.

The Route 1 Multimodal Trans-portation Alternatives Analysis is

currently underway, and the rec-ommended plan is expected to bemade sometime this summer. Inaddition to a hybrid option includ-ing metro extension and bus rapidtransit, the other options includecurbside bus rapid transit service,bus rapid transit service in themedian and light rail transit.

“Of particular interest to thebusiness community is Alternative4. This hybrid option, which in-

cludes the Metro Yellow Line ex-tending to Hybla Valley and a busrapid transit thoroughfare toWoodbridge, which could be op-erated by a public private partner-ship, offers the Mt. Vernon-Leearea renewed economic activity,new business development, andproduces a higher quality of lifefor area residents and commut-ers,” Corcoran wrote.

A petition started by Del. Scott

Surovell, who is in support of thehybrid option on Route 1, haveover 400 signatures in support ofa yellow line extension.“This studyis all about the future of our com-munity. This is about what ourcommunity will look like when I’m62 years old. It’s about a visionthrough 2035. To me, it’s very ex-citing,” Delegate Scott Surovellsaid.

County Chamber of Commerce Supports Revitalization of Route 1

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By Janelle Germanos

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New American citizens startedoff their Memorial Day Week-end in a very patriotic way:celebrating their newfound

American Citizenship through a naturaliza-tion ceremony.

After participating in a naturalization cer-emony in which he recited the Pledge ofAllegiance, sang patriotic songs and re-ceived a certificate from Fairfax CountySupervisors and Representative GerryConnolly, Springfield Resident HanifGuliwala said he was feeling very emo-tional. “I am from India so democracy is notnew to me but what is different in the USAis that it is largely a corrupt-free societywhere one has the same opportunity asone’s neighbor in pursuing one’s dream andhappiness,” Guliwala said. “This is whatmakes this nation great and someone likeme happy to be a part of it.”

Guliwala was among 100 new citizenswho participated in the Sixth Naturaliza-tion Ceremony of the Fairfax County AsianAmerican History Project. His wife, Jaheda,joined him.

“I’m very proud of him,” Jaheda said.The naturalization ceremony was held in

celebration of Asian American HeritageMonth, which takes place in May, althoughnew citizens of several countries of originswere recognized at the ceremony.

Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsChairman Sharon Bulova, Braddock District

Supervisor John Cook, Connolly, andDranesville District Supervisor John Foustwere among the officials who presented thenew citizens with their certificates, honor-ing them on their newfound citizenship.

Rudra and Shourya Shevlikar, who livein Springfield, came to the United Statesfrom India. Both said they are overjoyed andso happy to become citizens of the UnitedStates. “I am just so excited,” said Shourya,a student at Lee High School. “I’m superhappy, that’s all I can say.”

His brother Rudra expressed similar sen-timents. “I am proud to become an Ameri-can,” he said.

Foust led the 100 new Americans in anemotional recitation of the Pledge of Alle-giance, their first as American citizens.

“You come from many different cultures.You come from many different backgroundsand you bring many different priorities,skills, assets, ways of thinking, and ways ofproblem solving. That diversity makes us abetter community,” Foust said in his remarksto the new citizens at the May 23 event.

Citizens also participated in a heart-feltsinging of “God Bless the USA (Proud to bean American)” and were welcomed as newcitizens with a video by no other than Presi-dent Barack Obama.

Jaheda Guliwala, Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova,Hanif Guliwala, and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) celebrate Hanif’snew American citizenship after a naturalization ceremony at theFairfax County Government Center on May 23.

New American Citizens listen to a message from President BarackObama about their new citizenship at the Fairfax County GovernmentCenter.

100 New Citizens Welcomed in Fairfax CountyNew citizenswelcomed at Natural-ization Ceremonyof the Fairfax CountyAsian AmericanHistory Project.

“You come from manydifferent backgroundsand you bring manydifferent priorities, skills,assets, ways of thinking,and ways of problemsolving. That diversitymakes us a bettercommunity.”

— Supervisor John Foust(D- Dranesville)

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Rudra andShouryaShevlikar ofSpringfieldpose afterparticipatingin a natural-ization cer-emony onMay 23.

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To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us yourfavorite snapshots of you with your dad and TheConnection will publish them in our Father’sDay issue. Be sure to include some informationabout what’s going on in the photo, plus yourname and phone number and town ofresidence. To e-mail photos, send to:

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“Me and My Dad”

Public Notice Availability ofEnvironmental Assessment (EA) and DraftFinding of No Significant Impact (FNSI)for the Fort Belvoir Elementary School

Expansion, Fort Belvoir, VirginiaThe U.S. Army has prepared an EA that evaluates FairfaxCounty Public Schools proposed construction of a new pub-lic elementary school with a proposed 492 student programcapacity and renovations of the existing school to meet cur-rent Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP)Standards (the proposed action).The proposed school is located on Fort Belvoir.Implementation of the proposed action is not expected toresult in significant environmental impacts; therefore,preparation of an environmental impact statement is notrequired in accordance with the National EnvironmentalPolicy Act. Copies of the EA and draft FNSI are availablefor review and comment at the following libraries: FortBelvoir Van Noy Library, Lorton Branch, SherwoodRegional Branch, and Kingstowne Branch. The documentsare also available at:https://www.belvoir.mil/environdocs.asp. Comments on theEA and draft FNSI should be submitted to Fort BelvoirDPW Environmental and Natural Resources Division,Building 1442, 9430 Jackson Loop, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060,or [email protected] must be received no later than 30 days afterpublication of this Notice of Availability.Subject to review and consideration of comments submittedby individuals, organizations, or agencies during the com-ment period, the U.S. Army intends to issue the final FNSIat the conclusion of the comment period and proceed withthe proposed action.

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On Wednesday, May 21, Greenspring hostedfamily, residents, staff, local school officials,and former scholarship recipients at the

annual Scholars Awards Ceremony. At the event thisyear, thirty-two local seniors were recognized as 2014candidates for $10,000 scholarships from the com-munity.

In 1999, Greenspring established a Scholars’ Fundwhich provides scholarships to local high school stu-dents who have worked in various dining servicescapacities at the retirement community; in additionto receiving a wage, students may be eligible forscholarships paid directly to the college or profes-sional school of each student’s choice.

The scholarships are presented in an effort to re-ward exemplary students who have shown a com-mitment to serving the Greenspring community andits residents.

This year, residents, resident clubs, and staff mem-bers at Greenspring donated $320,000 to theGreenspring Scholars’ Fund.

This is the second year that students are eligiblefor $10,000 scholarships; five years ago, the schol-arship amount was increased from $4000 to $6000per student, and again increased to $10,000 in 2013.Since the establishment of the Scholars’ Fund atGreenspring, the community has come together toraise over $2 million and has distributed 170 stu-dent scholarships.

Students who are eligible for the scholarship musthave worked at least 1000 hours at the communityduring their junior and senior years of high school.They must have achieved satisfactory grades andhave maintained a disciplinary record free of adverseactions at their high school. Eligible students mustbe planning to attend college or trade school full timein the fall of 2014. If a student still meets the crite-ria for the scholarship after final grades are submit-

ted, Greenspring will send the scholarship funds di-rectly to each college or professional school eachsemester.

Additionally, three students received donor-desig-nated scholarships at the ceremony. Amber Wihshifrom Hayfield Secondary School received the Steveand Renie Guback Scholarship ($5000), which isawarded to a student planning to study in the fieldof communication. It also requires the commitmentof a volunteer internship at Channel 6, Greenspring’sin-house television studio. Sabrina Walizada fromLake Braddock Secondary School received theKathryn Coleman Scholarship ($3000), which isawarded to a student majoring in the field of account-ing, business, or a related field. Finally, JonathanToth, from Toth Academy, received the Victor N.Coleman Scholarship ($2000); this award is givento a student going to a community college or techni-cal school. These three scholarships are part of theGreenspring Scholars’ Fund endowment and will beawarded in future years, as well.

$10,000 GreenspringScholars’ Fund Candidates

Yusra Abdelmeguid, West Springfield High School;AyahAlshantir, Lake Braddock Secondary School; AdamAtienza, Robert E. Lee High School; Jordon Brown, HayfieldSecondary School; Amari Byrd, Hayfield Secondary School;Sarah Cox, West Springfield High School; Carla Diani, WestSpringfield High School; Ridge Duncan, Lake Braddock Sec-ondary School; Sherif Elnakhal, West Springfield High School;Stephanie Flores, Robert E. Lee High School; NohaminGebremichael, Robert E. Lee High School; Kimberly Gyimah,Hayfield Secondary School; Moriah Handy, Hayfield Second-ary School; Sarah Husseini, West Springfield High School;Sharanpreet Kaur, Robert E. Lee High School; Miriam Kebrom,Annandale High School; Matthew Kelliher, Lake BraddockSecondary School; Sara Khan, Annandale High School; RazanKheirich, Falls Church High School; Cesia Marquez, WestSpringfield High School; Mark Namoco, West Springfield HighSchool; Tatyanna Neumann, West Springfield High School;Florence Popal, West Springfield High School; EmanuellaSolomon, Hayfield Secondary School; CatDzung Tong,Annandale High School; Jonathan Toth, Toth Academy;Pacharaporn Tunsarawut, West Springfield High School;Nimra Viryam, South County High School; Ngoc-Hanh Vo,Hayfield Secondary School; Amber Wihshi, Hayfield Second-ary School; Daniel Williams, Robert E. Lee High School.

Greenspring distributes$320,000 in scholarships tolocal high school seniors.

High School Seniors HonoredThe 2014 Greenspring Scholars.

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More than 250 runners, represent-ing 27 corporate and communityteams will be running in the

36thAnnual Patriots’ Cup Corporate Challenge

5K, one of The Arc of Northern Virginia’slargest fundraisers. Corporate and commu-nity team runners will compete in a 5K raceand walkers will have a one mile accessiblecourse. The Patriots’ Cup Corporate & Chal-lenge is hosted this year by the Springfield15K/5K and the community -wide celebra-tion of “Springfield

Days” on Saturday, May 31, at 8 a.m.The RACE begins at Springfield Town

Center (formerly Springfield Mall) onLoisdale Road and runs around the center.

Springfield Mall is located at: 6500Springfield Mall in Springfield

The WALK begins at Springfield TownCenter on Loisdale Road immediately afterthe runners for the 5K and follows one sideof the center.

For a map of the course, visitwww.thearcofnova.org/events/patscup

The finish line and post race activities willtake place at Springfield Town Center onLoisdale Road by JCPenney, just beyond thestarting line. Free parking is available at theJCPenney parking garage adjacent to thestarting line. Funds raised will help Virgin-ians with intellectual and developmental dis-abilities set their own course to a more inde-pendent life. For more information about TheArc of Northern Virginia’s programs and ser-vices, visit http://www.thearcofnova.org/

The event is sponsored by The Arc ofNorthern Virginia, the leading advocacyorganization for people with intellectualand developmental disabilities and theirfamilies, and serves the Cities of Alexan-dria, Fairfax and Falls Church, and Arling-ton and Fairfax Counties. An estimated16,000 families in Northern Virginia havea loved one with an intellectual or devel-opmental disability.

Patriots’ Cup 5K Race/1 Mile WalkTo Help Virginians with Disabilities

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Opinion

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

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

per Center for Public Service at theUniversity of Virginia.

“While Northern Virginia counties and citiesenjoy some of the highest median incomes inthe nation, the Virginia Poverty Measure showsthat the extent of economic deprivation in theregion is significantly greater than suggestedby official poverty statistics.”

Taking into consideration the high cost of

housing and other necessary goods, povertyrates for Northern Virginia residents are sur-prising. Inside the Beltway, the Virginia Pov-erty Measure showing a poverty rate of 12.3

percent, much higher than the officialrate of 7.4 percent. In Fairfax, the Vir-ginia Poverty Measure shows a pov-erty rate of nearly 10 percent (9.7 per-

cent).In Fairfax, that’s more than 100,000 individu-

als living in poverty.But for the most part, the affluent residents

in our area do not see any of this poverty. Ourschools and neighborhoods are economicallysegregated.

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

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

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

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

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New Measure: More Living in Poverty

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Recently the NewYork Times edito-rial board wrote

about the “health careshowdown in Virginia.” Their com-ments were not favorable. “In Vir-ginia, there are 400,000 low-in-come people who can’t affordhealth care coverage but don’tqualify for federal subsidies,” theywrote. “If they lived across thestate line in Maryland, West Vir-ginia or Kentucky, which have ex-panded their Medicaid programs,they could get the coverage they

need.” The reason theycannot; “a group of recal-citrant Republicans in theHouse of Delegates” haveblocked Medicaid expan-sion at every opportunity.

Highly regarded retirededitorial writer for the Vir-

ginia Pilot, Margaret Edds, wroteabout the current impasse in Vir-ginia two weeks ago. Drawing onher extensive command ofVirginia’s history, Edds points outthat Virginia was the last state tojoin Social Security in the 1930s.She argues that there is a moralimperative that “we cannot affordto take this risk” of not expandingMedicaid. She writes that “design-

ing a health care system that em-braces everyone is the right thingto do.” Reston resident, ElliotWicks, in a recent letter to the edi-tor makes the same argument thatclosing the coverage gap morallyis the right thing to do.

In an unprecedented move, theVirginia Chapter of the AmericanAssociation of Retired People(AARP) called a press conferenceto announce that letters sent bythe Speaker of the House andother Republican lawmakers totheir constituents over age 60contained “inaccurate informa-tion about changes in Medicare.”These letters from SpeakerHowell and other lawmakers im-

plied that expanding Medicaid inVirginia would hurt Medicarebeneficiaries. “Expanding Medic-aid to uninsured Virginians won’tharm the Medicare program or itsbeneficiaries,” the AARP spokes-person said.

Revenues for the Common-wealth are expected to fall shortof projection for this year by asmuch as $300 million. Ironically,Virginia is losing $5 million a dayamounting now to three-fourths ofa billion dollars paid by Virginiansthat could be returned to the statethrough Medicaid expansion. Themoney could not be used to bal-ance the budget in the currentyear, but in future years more than$200 million that Virginia pays forindigent care from its general taxrevenue could be paid by Medic-aid.

State and local chambers ofcommerce, medical and healthcare associations, and editorialboards of the major newspapers inthe state have endorsed Medicaidexpansion. A major compromise inthe form of Marketplace Virginia,proposed by three Republicansenators and endorsed by allDemocratic legislators, has beenintroduced. The compromise pro-posed in Marketplace Virginia ad-dresses the Republicans’ statedconcerns by including a provisionto discontinue the program if thefederal government reneges on itscommitments. It is time for Repub-licans in the House of Delegatesto agree to the compromise. Theirinsistence on separating Medicaidfrom the state budget is a costlystalling tactic that is hurting alarge number of Virginians andthreatens to hurt even more if thebudget stalemate continues.

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FRIDAY/MAY 30-SUNDAY/JUNE 1 The Fantasticks. Fridays & Saturdays

at 8 p.m., Sundays at 1 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton. TheFantasticks is a funny and romanticmusical about a boy, a girl, twofathers and a wall. Tickets : $15.

FRIDAY/ MAY 30Gardening on a Shoestring. 1:30-

2:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens,4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria.Economical, beautiful landscapes andgardens for beginning gardeners.$10. RSVP fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring. 703-642-5173.

SATURDAY/MAY 31-SATURDAY/JUNE 14Children’s Theatre: Princess and

the Pea. 1 p.m. Workhouse ArtsCenter, 9601 Ox Rd, Lorton. Thisoriginal musical adaptation of theHans Christian Andersen fairy tale ispresented by PandemoniumTheatrical Productions. Admissions:$9-$12. www.workhousearts.org.703-584-2900.

SATURDAY- SUNDAY/MAY 31-JUNE 1Springfield Days Festival 2014.

Loisdaile Rd, Springfield. Annualcommunity festival in the heart ofgreater Springfield area. Activities forall ages, with 5K, Farmer’s Market,PetFest, Cardboard Boat Regatta and

Car Show. Free. Detailed informationat www.springfielddays.com andwww.runspringfield.org.

Tournaments for Turf: MoonlightMadness. 6 p.m.-10 a.m. BraddockPark, Braddock Rd, Clifton. All night,co-ed adult softball extravaganzaincludes three-game, 55-minutegame guarantee. $275-$300.Registration deadline: May 28.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/tournaments-for-turf. 703-324-8759.

SATURDAY/ MAY 31Virginia Sesquicentennial of the

American Civil War. 9:30 a.m.-4p.m., George Mason University, 4400University Drive MS 3A2 Fairfax. Theconference will juxtapose the CivilWar with other internal conflicts

during the same period; refreshmentsincluded. $25. http://www.VirginiaCivilWar.org

Silent Auction & Fashion Show.10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Springfield Golfand Country Club, 8301 Old KeeneMill Road, Springfield. Silent auctionand accessories until noon; lunch andfashion show after noon. Bringgently-used work attire to donate toDress for Success. All proceedsbenefit the missions of Messiah UMC.$25. [email protected] fortickets.

Workshop: Crafted FloweringAllium. 9:30-11:30 a.m. GreenSpring Gardens, 4603 Green SpringRd, Alexandria. Craft a painted,flowering allium for your gardenusing simple supplies. $45. RSVP

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Oak View Elementary School SACC, or School Aged ChildCare, built this “Lobster” boat for the Cardboard BoatRegatta held at Lake Accotink Park on June 3, 2013. Thisyear’s Springfield Days Cardboard Boat Regatta will beJune 1, 2 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, as part of theSpringfield Days Festival 2014.

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Community Science Day. 10 a.m. – 1p.m. Lee High School, 6540 FranconiaRoad, Springfield. IB Science Studentsat Lee HS invite the community to thethird annual Community Science Day.Lee scientists have created thoughtfullessons to engage visitors of all ages.Event is open to all and drop in style.

Open Mic Coffee House. 7 – 9:30 pm.Calvary Hill Baptist Church, 9301Little Turnpike, Fairfax. Bring youraxe, and play your favorite tunes!Amps and keyboard provided. If youwould like to come and share yourtalent, please call Pete at 703-955-2039.

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SUNDAY/JUNE 1Olivet Heritage Day &

Homecoming. 12-2:30 p.m.ºOlivetEpiscopal Church (at the corner ofFranconia & Beulah). Come help uscelebrate our 160 years in theFranconia community. Our HeritageDay & Homecoming event will includethe history of the church and notablefamilies, a photo quiz, a light meal,strawberry shortcake and a silentauction. All auction proceeds will begiven to non-profit organizations inthe Franconia community.

South Boundary A CapellaEnsemble. 5-6 p.m. Fairfax BaptistChurch, 10830 Main St, Fairfax. FromAiken, SC, South Boundary presents a

range of genres, from Rennaissanceto Broadway. Free.

Unmentionables: 19th CenturyUndergarments. 1-3:30 p.m.Green Spring Gardens, 4603 GreenSpring Rd, Alexandria. By popularrequest, artist/collector CarolinaHottenstein returns to display anddiscuss her extensive collection ofVictorian undergarments. Learnabout and view the outrageoushidden paraphernalia that womenwere obliged to wear! $15-$35. 703-642-5173.

THURSDAY/JUNE 5- SUNDAY JUNE 8Celebrate Fairfax!. Celebrate Fairfax!,

Northern Virginia’s largestcommunity-wide celebration, arrivesJune 6-8 to the Fairfax CountyGovernment Center. Twenty-fiveacres of vendors, exhibitors, rides,and nightly fireworks. 703-324-FAIR(3247) for all details.

THURSDAY/JUNE 5Summer Used Book Sale. 1- 9 p.m.

Burke Centre Library, 5935 FredsOak Road, Burke. Over 8,000 booksin every genre – kids, history,mystery, romance, popular fictionand more on sale.

FRIDAY/JUNE 6Cool Cow Comedy Presents: Jared

Logan and Kara Klenk. 8 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd,Lorton. Headliner Jared Loganappears with Kara Klenk for a nightof comedy.

Due to material, all patrons must be 18years old to attend the performance.Admissions: $15-$20.www.workhousearts.org. 703-584-2900.

Summer Used Book Sale. 10 a.m. - 6p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935Freds Oak Road, Burke. Over 8,000books in every genre – kids, history,mystery, romance, popular fictionand more on sale.


Sports

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

West Springfield se-nior MattMeinhofer lookedover at head coach

Jason Olms, who returned a nodof acknowledgement. WestPotomac pitcher Michael Barneshad been using a slow windup andthe Spartan duo saw an opportu-nity to capitalize.

Meinhofer, who reached base viabunt single and was now at third,took a lead and broke toward theplate. The all-conference catcherarrived safely with a successfulsteal of home, extending WestSpringfield’s lead to five runs inthe bottom of the sixth inningwhile tying the program’s single-season record for stolen bases (25)in the process.

The West Springfield Spartansdefeated the West Potomac Wol-verines 8-5 on May 23 in the Con-ference 7 baseball tournamentchampionship game at TugwellYards. In a meeting of theconference’s top two seeds, No. 1West Springfield spent the eveningmaking things happen while No.2 West Potomac suffered throughmental lapses.

The Spartans bunted runnersover. Their pitchers worked out ofjams. Meinhofer stole home.

Meanwhile, two Wolverine baserunners got picked off and anotherran into a tag for the third out ofan inning. An infielder forgot tocover a base, turning a WestSpringfield sacrifice bunt attemptinto a hit. West Potomac pitchershit four Spartan batters.

The result was a West Spring-field celebratory dog pile near themound and the program’s firstconference/district championshipsince 2009. The Spartans won astate title in 2010 and a regionchampionship in 2012.

“In our locker room, we believedin each other and we knew we hada pretty good squad and we knewwe had a lot of talent,” Olms said.“We just had to put it all togetherand go out and compete.”

The victory was also the nextstep in redemption for a decorated

program that finished the 2013season on a sour note. Last sea-son, the Spartans failed to qualifyfor regionals after losing to Lee, aprogram that has struggled in re-cent years, 5-4 in the openinground of the Patriot District tour-nament. West Springfield finishedthe 2013 campaign with a 9-12record.

“It definitely weighs a lot,”Meinhofer said of last year’s sea-son-ending loss. “It was the firsttime, I think, in 30-somethingyears we didn’t make it to the re-gion tournament. We definitelyhad that in our minds.”

After earning the top seed andreceiving a first-round bye in the2014 Conference 7 tournament,West Springfield’s pitchers werewell rested for the championshipgame. Staff ace and all-conferenceperformer Brandon Padgett, whopitched three innings in the Spar-tans’ semifinal victory overAnnandale on Wednesday, got thestart against West Potomac andearned the win. Padgett allowedone run and six hits over five in-nings. He walked two, hit one bat-ter and struck out four.

“Brandon did an outstanding jobjust throwing strikes [and] pitch-ing through some tough spots,”Olms said. “When he’s on the

mound, I think we’re comfortable[and] relaxed.”

Padgett said having a pitching-to-contact approach requires trustin one’s teammates.

“[It’s about] just relying on ev-eryone else, realizing we’re ateam, just [coming] together andthen just [relaxing],” Padgett said.“That’s the biggest thing: just havefun. That’s what our coaches havebeen preaching to us this wholeyear: just have fun out there anddon’t make it like last year, becauselast year was so stressful.”

West Springfield right fielderJoseph Basse went 2-for-3 withthree RBIs. All-conference desig-nated hitter Blake Bird was 3-for-4 with a double.

Meinhofer, Timothy Yonkers,Louis Perez, Adham Nabhan, andThomas Meiller each had a hit forthe Spartans. “We have playedthree bad games this year — [allagainst West Springfield],”Sullivan said. “As long as we’re notplaying them, we seem to play agood game. Right now, they’ve gotour number for some reason.”

West Springfield (16-6) will hostOsbourn in the first round of the6A North region tournament at 7p.m. on Friday, May 30. WestPotomac (14-8) will host Patriotat 4 p.m.

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

The South County boys’soccer team had achance to take control

of the Conference 7 champion-ship match when senior DarwinVasquez scored in the 57thminute on a windy evening atT.C. Williams High School.

Vasquez’s goal tied the scoreat 1 and the Stallions wouldhave the wind at their back forthe remainder of the secondhalf. South County failed tocapitalize on the opportunity,however, rendering the Stal-lions’ next goal a show of resil-iency rather than a potentialgame-winner.

Top-seeded T.C. Williams de-feated No. 7 South County 3-2on May 22 to capture the Con-ference 7 title. After Vasqueznetted the equalizer, TC sopho-more Kevin Nunez’s secondgoal gave the Titans a 2-1 ad-vantage in the 60th minute. TCjunior Eryk Williamson addedan insurance goal in the 64th.

What happened after SouthCounty tied the match?

“The difference there is, ‘Hey,we got one back,’ and we easeoff the gas a little bit,” SouthCounty head coach ErichGunderman said. “We’ve donethat a lot.”

Trailing 3-1, the Stallionsdidn’t quit. With 6 minutes re-maining, Darren Roe served theball in with a corner kick andDiego Bermudez finished witha header, cutting the TC lead to3-2. By then, however, it was

too little, too late.“A lot of teams would have

folded and it could have been[4-1] or 5-1, but 3-2 says a lotfor the kids,” Gunderman said.“They work hard, we justneeded a little bit more in thefirst half.”

Nunez gave TC a 1-0 leadwith a goal in the 27th minute.

South County reached theconference championshipgame despite finishing theregular season with a 2-9-2record and entering the tour-nament as the last-place No. 7seed. The Stallions upset WestSpringfield in the openingaround and beat West Potomacin the semifinals before fallingto TC.

“Hats off to South County,”TC head coach Martin Nickleysaid. “What a thing for them tohave been able to regroup inthis sort of second season andreally march into the finals.What a great job and I thinkthey’ll do well in regionals nextweek, as well. They played witha lot of heart. They didn’t stopattacking and they kept believ-ing.”

South County entered the 6ANorth region tournament witha 4-10-2 record. The Stallionshosted Stonewall Jackson, theNo. 3 seed from Conference 8,on Wednesday, after TheConnection’s deadline.

“There are a lot of teams thatwould have loved to have beenin the [conference final], andwe sent two of them home,”Gunderman said. “They’rehappy about that.”

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Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman

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There’s no better way to kick offthe summer than with Spring-field Days, coming this year May31-June 1.

The community event, always the week-end after Memorial Day, starts with theSpringfield 5K on May 31 at 8 a.m. Theroute takes runners along the upcomingSpringfield Town Center and features livebands along the course.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., check out thePetFest at South Run Park. The event in-cludes Paws on Parade and a free 10-minutereading with Diane Roadcap, an animalcommunicator. At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., catcha showing of “Mutts Gone Nuts,” a comedyroutine where rescued dogs are the stars.There will be a variety of exhibitions, andpets on a leash are welcome

The car show begins at 10 a.m., and willfeature cars and trucks of all kinds. Vehiclesmust be registered beginning at 8 a.m. onMay 31.

The highlight of the second day of Spring-field Days, June 1, is the Cardboard BoatRegatta, now in its 25th year. The event,which takes place at Lake Accotink Park,will leave onlookers to see whose boat issturdy enough to complete the race, andwhose will sink. The park entrance fee is$4, and the race begins at 2 p.m.

It’s not summer without Springfield Days-everyone in Fairfax County is welcome tojoin in the celebration.

— Janelle Germanos

Springfield Days Kicks offSummer of Fun

Oak View Elementary School SACC, or School Aged Child Care, built this“Lobster” boat for the Cardboard Boat Regatta held at Lake AccotinkPark on June 3. They were awarded the Pride of the Regatta award bythe judging panel. This year’s Springfield Days Cardboard Boat Regattawill be June 1, 2 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park.

Hundreds of spectators cheer on the participants in the 23rd CardboardBoat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park on June 3, 2013. This group, fromLittle Run Elementary School in Fairfax, is working hard to make theirway over the finish line before the other competitors in their heat.

Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervi-sors ChairmanSharon Bulova saysthat the CardboardBoat Regatta, partof Springfield Days,that took place June3, 2012 at LakeAccotink Park “…ismy absolute favor-ite thing that I doall year round.”

Photos by Deb Cobb/The Connection

Festival is May 31-June 1.

SPRINGFIELD DAYS LISTING OF EVENTSSpringfield 5KRegister at www.runspringfield.org. There is no same-

day registration.Springfield Town Center on Loisdale Road.* Saturday, May 31 - 8 a.m.PetFestSouth Run Park, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield.9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Car ShowAmerican Legion Post 176, Springfield Blvd,

Springfield.10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Farmers Market10 a.m.Springfield Town CenterMovie in the ParkDuskSouth Run Park, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield.* Sunday, June 1Cardboard Boat RegattaLake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd,

Springfield.2 p.m.Register at www.springfielddays.com/home/

cardboard-boat-regatta.

From the size of their smiles it seems clear that team Centre Ridge SACC(left) and team Lees Corner SACC are having a great time during the23rd Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park on June 3.

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MayTHURSDAYS THROUGH JULYAlexandria Boutiques Up Late.

Times vary by location. Accompaniedby special block parties with in-storeevents emphasizing different sectionsof Alexandria’s King Street, from 6-8p.m. Thursdays from May 8-June 5,2014. Boutiques will continue toremain open until 8 p.m. throughoutJuly. Check website for specific hoursand block party locations. Free. Visitwww.OldTownBoutiqueDistrict.comfor more.

THROUGH JUNE 16Arlington National Cemetery

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage VA Winefest Bus Trip. 10a.m.-5:30 p.m. Clyde’s, Reston TownCenter, 11905 Market St., Reston.Hop on the All-Inclusive Vintage VAWinefest Bus, including VIP admissionticket, amenities and souvenirs.$49.99+. Call 703-251-4800.

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

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

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

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

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

Springfield Days/Party in the Park.8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., South Run Park,

7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield.Springfield Days is a community widecelebration that includes a 5K run,“Pet Fest,” car show and more. Moviein the Park begins at dusk. Visitwww.springfielddays.com for more.

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

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

SUNDAYS/JUNE 1 -AUG. 17Concerts on the Green. 6-8 p.m.

Great Falls Village Green. Sundays inJune, July and August. Visitwww.gfvcca.com/concerts.htm formore.

MONDAY/JUNE 2Reston, Annual Golf Tournament.

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

WEDNESDAYS/JUNE 4- AUG. 27Lee District Nights Concert Series.

7:30 p.m. Lee District ParkAmphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road,Franconia. Enjoy a wide variety ofacts from The Nighthawks to The U.S.Air Force Band. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/.

FRIDAY/JUNE 6Go West! Alexandria West End

Food Truck Rodeo. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Parking lot of Southern TowersApartments, 4901 Seminary Road,Alexandria. Visitors can look forwardto favorite trucks like the popular RedHook Lobster truck, sips from localPort City Brewing Co. as well as non-food vendors and children’s activities.Free admission. Visitwww.AlexandriaWEBA.com for more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.PotomacRiverboatCo.com/canine-cruise.php.

SATURDAY/JUNE 7Historic Fairfax City Walking

Tours. 11 a.m. Ratcliffe-AllisonHouse, 10386 Main St., Fairfax. Join

a seasoned tour guide for a walkthrough the historic section of Fairfax,featuring the Old Courthouse andother historic sites. Approximately 90minutes, weather permitting. $3-$15.Call 703-385-8414.

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

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

SUNDAY JUNE 8Lake Anne Summer Film Festival. 8

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

THURSDAYS/JUNE 12-26Garden Stroll & Tea. 1-3 p.m. Green

Spring Gardens, 4603 Green SpringRoad, Alexandria. Tour some of theglorious demonstration gardens witha master gardener docent who willinspire you with stories of GreenSpring past and present. Afterwards,traditional English afternoon teaserved in 1784 historic house.Register online. $29. Call 703-941-7987 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring for more.

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

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

SATURDAY/JUNE 14War of 1812 Commemoration Boat

Cruise. Boarding at 6:45 p.m., cruise7-10 p.m. Alexandria City Marina, 1Cameron St. This tour includesperiod-inspired food, accounts of theBattle of the White House at FortBelvoir and Fort Washington. $75;$100/sponsor-level. 703-746-4242.Visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/1812 for more.

Art in the Courtyard. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Lorton Station Town Center. Artistsfrom the Workhouse Arts Center, theTorpedo Art Factory and HistoricOccoquan will be featuring theirworks including paintings, jewelry,sculpture, photography, blown glass,pottery, wood work, and digitalartwork. Visitwww.lortonstationtowncenter.com/calendar-of-events.html for more.

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

Tasting Party: Teas of Korea. 10:30a.m.- 12 p.m. Green Spring Gardens,Green Springs Road, Alexandria.Korean teas reflect the country’s richforest landscapes. Sample and accesssome of these delicious tisanes servedwith traditional Korean foods. $25.Call 703-941-7987.

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

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

SATURDAY/JUNE 14The Old Town Arts and Crafts Fair

in collaboration with ArtsFEST.2-8 p.m. Market Square, 301 King St.,Alexandria and the Torpedo FactoryArt Center, 105 N. Union St. Visitorscan browse artisan stalls and purchasehandmade pieces while enjoying liveentertainment, or watch performancesand participate in special activities.

Free. Call 703-838-4565 or visitwww.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/arts2014 for more.

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

at Lake Fairfax. 1400 Lake FairfaxDrive, Reston. Hit the pool and hitcha ride on the trackless train, runningon the second week of June, July, andAug. Special runs also May 31, June1, and July 4. Watermine park opensMay 24. $3. Call 703-471-5416.

SUNDAY/JUNE 15Free Father’s Day Museum Tours.

1-5 p.m. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum,134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria. Freefor visiting fathers. Call 703-746-4242or visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/calendar-of-events/summer.

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

5th Annual Father’s Day Pig Roast.2 p.m. Paradise Springs Winery,13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Joinus for our 5th annual Father’s Day

gourmet Cuban Lechung Pig Roast.Call to RSVP 703-830-9463.

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

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

3rd Annual Alexandria Food &Wine Festival. Noon-5 p.m. JohnCarlyle Square, 300 John Carlyle St.,Alexandria. At this event enjoy liveentertainment, children’s activities,food and wine tasting and a food anddessert competition between localrestaurants. Free (tickets required forfood and wine samples). 703-746-5592. Visitwww.AlexandriaFoodandWine.com

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

Ballroom Social Dance. 7:30-10:30p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 OxRoad, Lorton. Put on your dancingshoes and come out to the Workhousefor an evening of social ballroomdance. Bring a friend, a date or agroup and enjoy a casual, fun nightout. Visit www.workhousearts.org formore.

SUNDAY/JUNE 22Herndon Centennial Golf Course

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

Sundaes in the Park. 1 p.m. HiddenOaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St.,Annandale. Bring the family for aSunday stroll along the paths aroundHidden Oaks Nature Center and stopby the campfire area for a ice creamsundae before or after your visit.Create your own confection with thetoppings and enjoy a scoop of farmfresh vanilla ice cream while it lasts.Sundaes $2. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden-oaks for more.

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

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

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

7:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park,7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfieldor Royal Lake Park, 5344

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

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

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

In their final DC performance, thisinventive and bold contemporaryballet company performs toQueen’s glam-rock stylings.Tickets: $10-$44.

THURSDAY/JUNE 12Ringo Starr & His All Starr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

your favorite animated Pixar filmson the big screen includingFinding Nemo, Up, Toy Story, andMonsters, Inc., paired withmemorable scores played by theNational Symphony Orchestra.Tickets: $30-$58.

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

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

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

Ben Folds Five and judge of NBC’s

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

FRIDAY/JUNE 27Handel Giulio Cesare. Check

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pixar in Concert: Watchall your favorite ani-mated Pixar films on thebig screen includingFinding Nemo, Up, ToyStory, and Monsters, Inc.,paired with memorablescores played by theNational SymphonyOrchestra June 20.

Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Listen tomusical performances in the greatoutdoors. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ for location andschedule.

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

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

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

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

Mason District Arts in the Parks.10-11 a.m. Mason District ParkAmphitheater, 6621 Columbia Pike,Annandale. Entertain children, teachthem the importance of protecting ournatural resources, introduce them tolive entertainment in an informal kidfriendly atmosphere, and forge aconnection between kids andparks.703-941-1730.

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

SUNDAY/JUNE 292nd Annual Tour de Tysons Bicycle

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

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

JulyFRIDAY/JULY 4Great Falls Fourth of July

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

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

Mount Vernon’s An AmericanCelebration. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. GeorgeWashington’s Mount Vernon, 3200Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,Mount Vernon. Fireworks in patrioticcolors fired over the Potomac River.The event also includes aninspirational naturalization ceremonyfor 100 new citizens, military re-enactments, a special wreath-layingceremony, free birthday cake for alland a visit from the “first” first

Summer●FuniFairs & Festival 2014

CelebrateFairfax

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

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

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

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

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couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.”Visit www.mountvernon.org formore.

Herndon 4th of July Celebration.6:30 p.m. Bready Park at theHerndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. A family-funevent featuring games, arts and craftactivities, bingo, food face painting,balloon artists, and fireworks. Visitwww.herndon-va.gov for more.

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

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

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

Highlighting Japanese culture atEkoji Buddhist Temple, 6500Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station. Visitwww.ekoji.org for more.

USA & Alexandria BirthdayCelebration. 7:30-10 p.m. atOronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St.,Alexandria. Enjoy a concert by theAlexandria Symphony Orchestra,birthday cake, food and fireworks.The evening culminates inTchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Free.Visit www.alexandriava.gov for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 12-13Fort Ward Civil War Reenactment

Weekend. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.and Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at FortWard Museum & Historic Site, 4301W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Tocommemorate the 150th anniversaryof the Battle of Fort Stevens, FortWard Museum & Historic Site willfeature an interpretation of thehistoric battle, highlights of Unionand Confederate camps, military andcivilian living history activities and aPresident Lincoln interpreter.Suggested donation $2/adults, $5/families. Call 703-746-4848 or visitwww.AlexandriaVA.gov/FortWard formore.

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY/AUG. 3Bolivian Independence Day

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

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

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

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

Jefferson Community Center, 3501Second St. South. Indoor andoutdoor activities. Visitarlingtoncountyfair.us for more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 23Wags ‘N Whiskers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Village at Shirlington, 2700 SQuincy Street, Arlington. Wags n’Whiskers is a community-orientedevent for animal-loving shoppers ofall ages to spend an afternoon at TheVillage at Shirlington with their pet.The event features 50+ onsiteexhibitors ranging from pet servicesand accessories to onsite adoptions.In addition to the onsite exhibitors,Wags n’ Whiskers hosts pet photos($5), live music, demonstrations andchildren’s activities such as facepainting, balloon art, strollingentertainment and more. Visitvillageatshirlington.com for more.

SUNDAY/AUG. 2427th Annual Pakistan

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

SeptemberSATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT.6-737th Annual Burke Centre

Festival. Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-5p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. atConservancy Festival Grounds, 6060Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. Enjoyface painting, food, rides, and otheramusements. Visitwww.burkecentreweb.com for more.

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

Wonderland. 1 p.m. at WorkhouseArts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.Featuring songs based on the poetryfrom the original text, the CheshireCat, the Red Queen, the WhiteRabbit and the rest of the cast willbe on hand as Alice adventuresthrough Wonderland. $8-$12. Visitwww.workhousearts.org or call 703-584-2900.

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

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

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

p.m. at Dulles International Airport,Dulles. The 2014 Dulles Day FamilyFestival & Plane Pull is a full day ofexcitement with airplane and autoexhibits, the children’s zone and buspull, varied displays and activities,vendors, food and entertainment.Visit www.planepull.com for more.

Irish Folk Festival. 12-6 p.m.Sherwood Community Center, 3740Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.Traditional Irish dancing and music.Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/fairfax-irish-folk-festival

Summer●FuniFairs & Festivals 2014

SATURDAYSArlington Farmers Market at

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAYSClarendon Farmers Market.

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

Farmers Markets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAYSThe Crystal City FRESHFARM

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

WEDNESDAYSMount Vernon Farmers Market. 11

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

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

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

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

THURSDAYSRosslyn Farmers Market and

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

Annandale Farmers Market. 8a.m.-12 p.m. Thursdays, May 2-Nov. 7. Featuring a mastergardener plant clinic on site toanswer questions about plantsand landscaping. Mason DistrictPark, 6621 Columbia Pike,Annandale. 703-941-1730.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/annandalemkt.htm

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

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

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

FRIDAYSMcLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-

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

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

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Paint Herndon. At ArtSpace Herndon,750 Center Street, Herndon. An all-day celebration of the arts and theanniversary of the opening ofArtSpace Herndon. Visitwww.artspaceherndon.com for more.

Tysons BBQ, Bourbon and Beer.Tysons Townsquare. Join us at thefestival for a great day of beer sippin’,bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigarsmokin’, and barbeque eatin’. Visitwww.beerandbourbon.com/tysons/show-info for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 20-21Colonial Market & Fair. 9 a.m.-5

p.m. George Washington’s MountVernon, 3200 Mount VernonMemorial Highway, Mount Vernon.Fifty colonial-attired artisansdemonstrate 18th-century crafts andsell traditional wares such as baskets,woodcarvings, tin and ironwork,leatherworkings, weavings, furniture,and much more. Visitwww.mountvernon.org for more.

2nd Annual Arlington Festival ofthe Arts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HighlandStreet in the Clarendon District,Arlington. More than 100 artists willshowcase their work includingpaintings, jewelry, pottery, glass, andmuch more. Visit artfestival.com formore.

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

Herndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. This event isdesigned for youth ages 6-16,regardless of athletic ability or priortriathlon experience. The courses anddistances were created to beachievable for all participants. Visitwww.herndon-va.gov for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 27Clarendon Day Run. 7-9:30 a.m.,

Corner of North Highland Street andWilson Blvd., Arlington. Kick off theClarendon Day Festival with a 10K,5K, and a Kids Dash. $10-$55. Visitrunpacers.com/race/clarendon-day-10k-5k-kids-dash for more.

Reston Multicultural Festival. 11a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza, Reston.The Reston Multicultural Festivalcelebrates all the entertainment,dress, food, and cultural treasuresfrom all over the world that are allhere in Reston. Rain or shine. Free.Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/MulticulturalFestival.shtml

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

Reston Town Center, 11900 MarketStreet, Reston. Help raise money andsupport for treatment for Alzheimer’sDisease at the annual Walk to EndAlzheimer’s. Visit act.alz.org/ formore.

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

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

Times vary upon Nationals schedule.Departs from the Alexandria Marina,1 Cameron St., Alexandria. Take acruise from Old Town to NationalsPark along the Potomac River. Online-ticket purchases include free parking.703-684-0580. Visitwww.BaseballBoat.com for more.

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Summer●FuniFood Arts Entertainment

By Rachel Stone

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Here’s your top ten list ofevents to check out thissummer.

Springfield Days/Party in thePark. May 31. 8-10 a.m. South RunPark, 7550 Reservation Drive, Spring-field. Springfield Days is a commu-nity wide celebration that includes a5K run, “Pet Fest” and car show. Thisis an event your summer calendarwon’t want to miss.www.springfielddays.com.

Cardboard Boat Regatta. June1. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lake AccotinkPark, 7500 Accotink Park Road,Springfield. Witness cardboard boatcreations race along Lake Accotink’sshoreline. This is the family event ofthe season. $4 vehicle fee. 703-569-0285 [email protected]. http://www.springfielddays.com.

Celebrate Fairfax! Festival.June 6, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.; June 7, 10a.m.- 12 a.m.; June 8, 11 a.m. -7p.m.Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.This is your community-wide summer fes-tival with musical performances, rides,games and food. Come one, come all. 703-324-3247 or http://www.celebratefairfax.com/.

Historic Fairfax City Walking Tours.June 7. 11 a.m. Ratcliffe-Allison House,10386 Main St, Fairfax. Join a seasoned tourguide for a walk through the historic sec-tion of Fairfax and featuring the Old Court-house and other historic sites! Approx. 90min, weather permitting. $3-$15. 703-385-8414.

Father’s Day Golf Tournament. June14. 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. Burke Lake Golf Center,7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Gather onthe course with dad for the golf event ofthe summer. Teams of 2 will compete in alldivisions. $65/team. Registration includeslunch: 703-323-1641.

Engine #62 Trackless Train Ridesat Lake Fairfax. 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr.,Reston. Hit the pool and hitch a ride on thetrackless train. Come ride on the secondweek of June, July, and Aug. Special runsalso May 31, June 1, and July 4. Waterminepark opens May 24. $3. 703-471-5416.

Braddock Nights Concert Series.Fridays, June 27- Aug. 29. 7:30-8:30 p.m.Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink ParkRoad, Springfield; or Royal Lake Park, 5344Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Listen to mu-sical performances in the great outdoors!http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/per-formances/

Burke Arts in the Parks. Saturdays,June 28- Aug. 23. 10 - 11 a.m. Burke LakePark Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, FairfaxStation. Entertain children, teach them the

importance of protecting our natural re-sources, introduce them to live entertain-ment in an informal kid friendly atmo-sphere, and forge a connection between kidsand parks! Fun for all ages. 703-323-6601.

Fairfax’s Independence Day Cel-ebration. July 4. 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.Downtown Fairfax Historic District. Cel-ebrate with our Independence Day parade,historical tours, games, entertainment andfireworks. http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/independence-day-celebration

Fort Ward Civil War ReenactmentWeekend. July 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; July13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fort Ward Museum &Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alex-andria. To commemorate the 150th anni-versary of the Battle of Fort Stevens, FortWard Museum & Historic Site will featurean interpretation of the historic battle, high-lights of Union and Confederate camps,military and civilian living history activitiesand a President Lincoln interpreter. $2-$5.703-746-4848. www.AlexandriaVA.gov/FortWard

37th Annual Burke Centre Festival.Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Conservancy Festival Grounds, 6060Burke Centre Parkway. Enjoy face painting,food, rides, and other amusements at theBurke Centre Festival at the close of the sum-mer. http://www.burkecentreweb.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=37&title=Annual+Festival.

Fairfax’s Fall for the Book Festival.Sept. 11-18. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.Whether you enjoy nonfiction or fantasy,enjoy literature and hear authors give read-ings at the Fall for the Book Festival.www.fallforthebook.org

Top Ten … and MoreSummer Fun Events

Photo Courtesy of Jo Ormesher

Miss Liberty in the Fairfax 4th of Julyparade.

May 31 – June 1

SpringfieldDays.comFor more information and to plan your day, visit

or engage on Facebook or Twitter

Join in a weekend of FREE family fun at thiscommunity-wide celebration. There is

something for everyone.

2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 31Springfield 5K: 8 a.m.

at Springfield Town Center

Small Business Expo: After the raceat Springfield Town Center

Farmers Market: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.at Springfield Town Center

PetFest: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.at South Run Park

Car Show: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.at American Legion Post 176On-site registration begins at 8 a.m.

Movie in the ParkFeaturing Disney’s FROZEN

at South Run Park: Show starts at dusk

Sunday, June 1Cardboard Boat Regatta:

Races begin at 2 p.m.at Lake Accotink Park

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