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Newcomers

See Giving, Page 5

List of Nonprofits inFairfax County❖ Northern Virginia Family

Service. 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 For 35 years, Britepaths,formerly known as Our Daily Bread,has been helping to stabilize low-income working families, buildresilience through financial literacyand mentoring, and provide seasonalsupports. britepaths.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/

❖ 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, Mount Vernon,703-768-7106, 7511 Fordson Road,Alexandria, VA 22306 assists low-income families and individualsliving along the Route 1 Corridor,United Community provides housingprograms as well as a WorkforceDevelopment Center to help preparepeople for moving forward with theirjobs. Last year, for the holidays,donations of nearly 10,000 toys,books, games, clothing, and othergifts ensured a joy-filled holiday formore than 1,200 children in 600families. 7511 Fordson Road,Alexandria VA 22306.www.ucmagency.org

Donations of cash/checks and gift cardsare also welcome.

❖ National Capital Food Bank,6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, servingall of Northern Virginia, 703-541-3063. www.capitalareafoodbank.org

Where to Give Locally

Burke Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2019-20 ❖ 3www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Newcomers & Community Guide

By John C. Cook

Supervisor - Braddock

District

It is an honor to wel-come you to FairfaxCounty and theBraddock District.

As you will soon discover, this County isfilled with activities, resources, and oppor-tunities for all to enjoy. I would like to high-light a few in Braddock.

There are more than 50 parks in our dis-trict alone that provide lush greenspace,activities for the family, and a place for ev-eryone to connect with nature. LakeAccotink Park is the environmental gem ofthe Braddock District, with a scenic 50-acrelake and a variety of activities surroundingit. Visitors can play mini-golf, rent boats,walk a 4-mile loop trail, ride a carousel, andenjoy the well-stocked snack bar.

Another outdoor locale residents enjoy isRoyal Lake Park. There, families can enjoyplaygrounds and easy walking trails arounda smaller, but beautiful lake. Nature loversand outdoorsmen will feel right at homehere.

Our top-notch schools provide rigorousacademics and award winningextracurriculars to all students. Every year,our elementary and middle schools receivetop-scores in state and national standard-ized testing. Meanwhile, our three top-ratedhigh schools — Lake Braddock, W.T.Woodson, and Robinson — produce scoresof national merit scholars and countlesschampions in sports, music, arts and more.George Mason University and Northern Vir-ginia Community College offer first-ratehigher education to Braddock residents andcontribute immensely to the Braddockneighborhood.

THE BRADDOCK DISTRICT has a strongtradition of providing music and culturalevents to the community. Each year, my of-fice hosts a free summer concert seriescalled Braddock Nights, which features pro-fessional artists at Lake Accotink Park andRoyal Lake Park. At George MasonUniversity’s EagleBank Arena, concert-goerscan see the hottest musical acts and enter-tainers year round in the 10,000 seat sta-dium. Also on campus is George Mason’sCenter for the Arts. Students, faculty, andrenowned international artists present thebest of classical music, opera, jazz, worldmusic, dance, theater, global music anddance, and more.

There is no shortage of restaurants tochoose from in the Braddock District. Uni-versity Mall, located just across from GeorgeMason University, has plenty of eateries,shops, a newly renovated Giant grocerystore, and the University Mall Theatres.

Fairfax Corner is another exceptionalshopping center with popular restaurants.After a meal you can watch a movie at theCinemark Fairfax Corner 14 Theater, takethe kids to the “splash pad,” or go shoppingat the numerous boutiques throughout themain street-style center. We welcomed sev-eral new restaurants to the community re-cently, including Chick-Fil-A, CAVA, andWaranku. The amount of restaurant choiceshere is pleasantly overwhelming.

Activities, resources, and opportunities for all to enjoy.

Braddock Basicsfor Newcomers Top Ten

Supervisor Cook’s Top Ten Events, Places:Braddock NightsLake AccotinkAudrey Moore CenterGeorge Mason UniversityNorthern Virginia Community CollegeBurke Centre FestivalThe Wakefield ChapelOak Hill DayFairfax CornerFairfax Govt Center – Celebrate Fairfax

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Wakefield Chapel was built in 1899 by Civil War era Union officer andMethodist pastor Reverend E. W. Wakefield.

Learn about the history of the Fitzgerald Family and how the BraddockDistrict came to be at Oak Hill Day.

See Braddock, Page 4Lake Accotink is the perfect place to get the family outside and enjoy nature.


What do you like best about theBurke-Springfield area?

Viewpoints

—Mike Salmon

“Having friends tohang out with.”– An Tran, worksat Wash Fair.

“Close to mywork, no shortageof employment.”– Jacob Wheeler,manager atWash Fair,graduated fromLee HighSchool.

“We do have parks inthe area that make youfeel like you’re in theforest. To see nature,the forest, the animals.”– Dylan Van Balen,Lake Accotink ParkNaturalist, graduateof Longwood Uni-versity.

“There’s so many things to do.”- Aly D’Anna, right, and Ramsha Baig,boat attendees at Lake Accotink.

“Lee District Park and the splash park, the different activities we find for thelittle ones.”– Emily and William Nehring, 1, Springfield

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Historians will enjoy the many differentlandmarks and destinations in the BraddockDistrict. The Oak Hill Mansion in Annandaleis a Georgian-style manor built in 1790. Itis the last standing of three properties ownedby the Fitzhugh family, who played signifi-cant roles in the Revolutionary War and CivilWar. The mansion was also the site of a piv-otal Civil War ambush called the “Oak HillKitchen Skirmish.” Another popular historiclandmark is Wakefield Chapel. Built in 1899,this place of worship was named after aUnion soldier-turned-pastor named E.W.Wakefield. Visiting these sites helps youunderstand the significance Braddockplayed in the course of American history.

FOR FUN family events, don’t miss Cel-ebrate Fairfax! at the Government Center inJune, an exciting County-wide carnival andmusical event fit for the whole family. GoodCharlotte, Sugar Ray, and Gin Blossomsheadlined this year’s shows. The Burke Cen-tre Festival in September, featuring music,an arts and crafts show, and community dis-plays and demonstrations, is a wonderfuland very popular local celebration.

I hope you take advantage of everythingBraddock has to offer. If you have anyquestions on local government matters orthe area please call my office at 703-425-9300. As always, I am honored andpleased to serve you as your BraddockDistrict Supervisor.

Newcomers

Braddock for Newcomers

Photos by Mike Salmon/The Connection

Paddleboats are popular on Lake Accotink

At LakeAccotink,Barred Owlslike this oneon displayhunt thestream valley.


Newcomers

Where to Give LocallyFrom Page 2

See Giving, Page 9

❖ Homestretch is the largest provider oftransitional housing in Fairfax County and offersa services to help the homeless better their livesthrough education. Email:[email protected]; 703-237-2035x125; homestretchva.org/volunteer/

❖ Pathway Homes focuses on providing housingand support services to individuals with seriousmental illnesses, with the mission to help theseindividuals reach their full potential and leadstable lives. They offer both in-home programs,semi-independent houses and assisted livingfacilities. 10201 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 200,Fairfax, VA 22030. 703-876-0390info@pathwayhomes.orgwww.pathwayhomes.orgwww.pathwayhomes.org/support-pathway/

❖ Good Shepherd Housing and FamilyServices, 8305-17B Richmond Highway, POBox 15096, Alexandria, VA, 22039. 703-768-9419, www.goodhousing.org/ The mission ofGood Shepherd Housing (GSH) is to reducehomelessness, increase community support, andpromote self-sufficiency. GSH housing managesmore than 70 housing units.

❖ Boys and Girls Clubs of GreaterWashington Fairfax Area operates clubs intwo of the neediest areas of the county, Culmoreand Mount Vernon/ Route 1 corridor, focusingon character and academic success.www.bgcgw.org/fairfax

❖ Christian Relief Services, 8301 RIchmondHighway, Suite 900, Alexandria, VA 22309, 703-317-9086, 703-317-9690 christianrelief.org/

❖ Friends of Guest House Northern Virginiaoffers structure, supervision, support andassistance to female ex-offenders who want to

improve their lives and break the cycle ofincarceration. Friends of Guest House offers theonly program for women of its kind in NorthernVirginia. One East Luray Ave., Alexandria, VA22301-2025, 703-549-8072,[email protected],friendsofguesthouse.org/

❖ Wright to Read 703-299-9854,www.wrighttoread.org Provides volunteer-based, 1:1 tutoring and mentoring to City ofAlexandria public elementary school children inneed.

Funds are needed to provide field trips andenrichment activities, books and other resources.For more information about Wright to Read andbecoming a “Tutor/Mentor” please see ourwebsite.

❖ Habitat for Humanity of NorthernVirginia transforms the lives of lower-incomefamilies in need by providing affordablehomeownership opportunities in Alexandria,Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church. Learn moreat www.habitatnova.org.

❖ Alice’s Kids (@alicewillhelp) aliceskids.orgP.O. Box 60, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 When achild is raised in poverty they suffer bothpublicly and privately. When there is no food inthe refrigerator, no electricity nor heat, theseare hardships that they can keep hidden fromtheir peers. But, when that same child can’tafford to pay for the band field trip, a pair ofglasses, a chorus outfit or a new pair of shoes,these are indignities that are evident to theirclassmates. Alice’s Kids pays for these relativelyinexpensive items in the hopes of preserving thedignity of the child. We help children from allover the Mount Vernon area through small actsof kindness.

❖ SHARE of McLean operates a food pantry;


Newcomers and Community Guide

❖ On or About Sept. 20: Absentee Voting beginsat the Office of Elections, 12000 Government Cen-ter Pkwy., Conference Rooms 2/3, Fairfax

❖ Oct. 15: Voter Registration Deadline. In-person:5 p.m., online: 11:59 p.m.

❖ Oct. 29: Deadline to request an absentee ballotby mail, 5 p.m.

❖ Nov. 2 Final day to vote absentee in-person, 5p.m.

❖ Nov. 5: Deadline to return your ballot to theOffice of Elections, 7 p.m.

❖ Nov. 5: Election Day, Polling Places open 6 a.m.to 7 p.m.

Fairfax County Office of Elections,Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m.-4:30

p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323Fairfax, VA 22035703-222-0776 TTY [email protected]/elections/

When you register to vote in Virginia, you DO NOTregister to vote by party. Virginia is an Open Primarystate which means that any registered voter in Vir-ginia can vote in either a Democratic or Republicanprimary. When both parties are holding a primaryelection, you will be asked which primary you wantto vote in when you check in to vote with your photoID. Note, you may only vote in one primary.

Voter ID Requirements:Per Virginia law effective July 1, 2014, all residents

must provide valid photo identification when theyvote in-person. Please consult the VA Department ofElections for the most up to date information regard-ing acceptable forms of voter photo ID.

Many types of photo ID are acceptable for votingin Virginia. You only need to show ONE acceptablephoto ID to vote. Photo IDs can be used to vote up toone year after the ID has expired. Acceptable formsof valid identification: Virginia driver’s license, Vir-ginia DMV-issued photo ID, United States passport,Employer-issued photo ID, Student photo ID issuedby a school, college, or university located in Virginia,Other U.S. or Virginia government-issued photo ID,Tribal enrollment or other tribal photo ID, VirginiaVoter Photo ID card

If you get to your polling place without acceptablephoto ID, you can vote a provisional ballot. You willbe given instructions on what to do so your vote cancount.

OFFICES ON THE BALLOT,Fairfax County

❖ Member Virginia Senate, vote for one in yourdistrict

❖ Member House of Delegates, vote for one in yourdistrict

❖ Commonwealth’s Attorney, vote for one❖ Sheriff, vote for one❖ Chairman Board of Supervisors, vote for one❖ Member School Board at Large❖ Member Board of Supervisors. vote for one in

your district

Candidates,Fairfax CountyChairman, Board ofSupervisors

Jeffrey C. McKay (D)Joseph F. Galdo (R)

Commonwealth’s Attor-ney

Steve T. Descano (D)Jonathan L. Fahey (I)

SheriffStacey Ann Kincaid (D)Christopher F. De Carlo (I)

Board of Supervisors,District Representatives

Braddock DistrictJames R. Walkinshaw (D)S. Jason Remer (R)Carey Chet Campbell (I)

Dranesville DistrictJohn W. Foust (D) incumbentEd. R. Martin (R)

Hunter Mill DistrictWalter L. Acorn (D) unop-

posed

Lee DistrictRodney L. Lusk (D) unop-

posed

Mason DistrictPenelope A. “Penny” Gross

(D) incumbentGary N. Aiken (R)

Mount Vernon DistrictDaniel G. “Dan” Storck (D) in-

cumbent, unopposed

Providence DistrictDalia A. Palchik (D)

Springfield DistrictLinda D. Sperling (D)Patrick S. “Pat” Herrity (R) in-

cumbent

Sully DistrictKathy L. Smith (D), incum-

bentSrilekha R. Palle (R)

School BoardSchool Board At-Large(vote for three)

Abrar E. OmeishCheryl A. BufordPriscilla M. DeStefanoRachna Sizemore HeizerVinson PalathingalIlryong Moon, incumbentKaren A. Keys-Gamarra, in-

cumbent

Braddock District, SchoolBoard

Zia TompkinsMegan O. McLaughlin, in-

cumbent

Dranesville District,School Board

Anastasia S. KarloutsosArdavan MobasheriElaine V. Tholen

Hunter Mill District,School Board

Laura Ramirez DrainMelanie K. Meren

Lee District, SchoolBoard

Tamara J. Derenak Kaufax,incumbent

Mason District, SchoolBoard

Ricardy J. AndersonTom L. Pafford

Mount Vernon District,School Board

Pamela C. OnoniwuSteven D. MosleyKaren L. Corbett Sanders, in-

cumbent

Providence District,School Board

Andrea L. “Andi “ BayerJung ByunKarl V. Frisch

Springfield District,School Board

Laura Jane H. CohenR. Kyle McDanielElizabeth L. Schultz, incum-

bent

Sully District, SchoolBoard

Stella G. PekarskyTom A. Wilson, incumbent

Soil and Water Conserva-tion Director NorthernVirginia District

Vote for ThreeC. Jane DudikChris E. KoernerChristopher A. BowenEdward F. McGovernJonah E. “Jet” ThomasMonica A. BillgerGerald Owen “Jerry” Peters

Jr., incumbent

School BondBallot Question

This is the text of the public schoolbond question that will be on theNov. 5, 2019, general election ballot:

Shall Fairfax County, Virginia,contract a debt, borrow money, andissue capital improvement bonds inthe maximum aggregate principalamount of $360,000,000 for the pur-poses of providing funds, in additionto funds from school bonds previ-ously authorized, to finance,including reimbursement to theCounty for temporary financing for,the costs of school improvements,including acquiring, building, ex-panding and renovating properties,including new sites, new buildings oradditions, renovations and improve-ments to existing buildings, andfurnishing and equipment, for theFairfax County public school system?

Dates and Deadlines forElection Day

❖ Member School Board. vote for one in your dis-trict

❖ Soil and Water Conservation Director NorthernVirginia District

❖ School Bonds Referenda

Voter Registration and VoterPhoto ID Opportunities

The Office of Elections is open during normal busi-ness hours to provide residents the opportunity toregister to vote or obtain a free voter photo ID ifneeded. The Office of Elections also provides resi-dents opportunities to attend offsite events through-out the year.

Upcoming Voter Photo IDEvents❖ Sept. 7 and Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sherwood Regional

Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306❖ Aug. 27, 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Burke Lake Gardens,

Thursday, 9608 Old Keene Mill Rd., Burke, VA 22015❖ Sept. 10, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., Leewood Healthcare Center,

Tuesday, 7120 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003❖ Sept. 11, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Arleigh Burke Pavilion,

Wednesday, 1739 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101❖ Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Chesterbrook Residences,

Monday, 2030 Westmoreland St., Falls Church, VA 22043❖ Sept. 20, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., The Virginian, Friday, 9229

Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031❖ Sept. 23, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Goodwin House Bailey’s

Crossroads, Monday, 3440 South Jefferson St., FallsChurch, VA 22041

❖ Sept. 24, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Sunrise at Reston TownCenter, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., 1778Fountain Dr., Reston, VA 20190

❖ Sept. 24, 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m., Hunters Woods at TrailsEdge, Tuesday, 2222 Colt Necks Rd., Reston, VA 20191

❖ Sept. 25, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., Tall Oaks Assisted Living,Wednesday, 12052 North Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20192

❖ Sept. 26, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., The Crossings at Chantilly,Thursday, 2980 Centreville Rd., Herndon, VA 20171

❖ Sept. 28, Noon until 4 p.m., Reston Multicultural Festival -Lake Anne Plaza, Saturday, 2310 Colt Necks Rd., Reston,VA 20191

❖ Oct. 1, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., The Woodlands RetirementCommunity, Tuesday, 4320 Forest Hill Dr., Fairfax, VA22030

❖ Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., 2019 First Baptist Church ofMerrifield Harvest Festival, Saturday, 8122 Ransell Rd.,Falls Church, VA 22042

❖ Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sherwood Regional Library,2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

❖ Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. until Noon, Heatherwood/Burke HealthCare, Monday, 9642 Burke Lake Rd., Burke, VA 22015

—See MORE ON ELECTIONS, Page 13

Nov. 2 Final day to vote absentee in-per-son, 5 p.m.


District 86Ibraheem S. Samirah (D), incumbent, unopposed

Virginia State Senate

District 30Adam P. Ebbin (D), incumbent, unopposed

District 31Barbara A. Favola (D), incumbent, unopposed

District 32Janet D. Howell (D), incumbentArthur G. Purves (R)

District 33Jennifer B. Boysko (D), incumbentSuzanne D. Fox (R)

District 34J. C. “Chap” Petersen (D), incumbent, unopposed

District 35Richard L. “Dick” Saslaw (D), incumbent,

unopposed

District 36Scott A. Surovell (D), incumbent, unopposed

District 37Dave W. Marsden (D), incumbent, unopposed

District 39George L. Barker (D), incumbentS. W. “Dutch” Hillenburg (R)

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Nov. 5: Election Day, Polling Places open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

House of DelegatesDistrict 34Kathleen J. Murphy (D),

incumbent,Gary G. Pan (R)

District 35Mark L. Keam (D), incumbent,

unopposed

District 36Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum,

incumbent, unopposed

District 37David L. Bulova (D), incum-

bent, unopposed

District 38L. Kaye Kory (D), incumbent,

unopposed

District 39Nick O. Bell (R)Vivian E. Watts (D), incumbent

District 40Dan I. Helmer (D)Timothy D. “Tim” Hugo (R),

incumbent

District 41Eileen Filler-Corn (D), incum-

bentJohn M. Wolfe (I)Rachel D. Mace (L)

District 42Kathy K. L. Tran (D), incumbentSteve P. Adragna (R)

District 43Mark D. Sickles (D), incumbentRichard T. Hayden (R)

District 44Paul E. Krizek (D), incumbent,Richard T. Hayden (R)

District 45Mark H. Levine (D), incumbent, unopposed

District 46Charniele L. Herring (D), incumbent, unopposed

District 47Patrick A. Hope (D), incumbent, unopposed

District 48Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan (D), incumbent,

unopposed

District 49Alfonso H. Lopez (D), incumbentTerry W. Modglin (I)

District 53Marcus B. Simon (D), incumbent, unopposed

District 67Karrie K. Delaney (D), incumbent, unopposed

Candidates, General Assembly, Nov. 5, 2019To check what is on your ballot and

the status of your voter registration,visit elections.virginia.gov/registra-tion/view-your-info

By Sharon Bulova,

Chairman

Fairfax County Board of

Supervisors

When I was firstelected to theBoard of Supervi-

sors in 1987 the BraddockDistrict was called Annandale.Fairfax County’s population(now 1.15 million) wasapproximately 746,600. Therewas no VRE (Virginia RailwayExpress Commuter RailSystem) nor was there aSpringfield Franconia MetroStation or a Fairfax CountyParkway. When I took office asa freshman Supervisor inJanuary 1988, Fairfax Countywas, for the most part, arapidly growing suburbanbedroom community. Tysonswas still just a shopping mall.

I will be retiring at the endof December, after serving 31years on the Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisors — 11years as Chairman and 20years before that as theBraddock District Supervisor.What I have come to under-stand over these many years isthat the one thing you can becertain of is that things willchange. Indeed, a lot haschanged over that span oftime.

During the past decadewhile I have had the honor toserve you as Chairman,Fairfax County has:

❖ Navigated the financialcrises caused by the GreatRecession with the County’scoveted triple A bond ratingby all three rating agenciesstill intact;

❖ Welcomed Metro’s SilverLine to Tysons and Reston,with a station at DullesAirport to open next year;

❖ Ushered in new land useplans for Tysons and otheraging commercial and indus-trial areas of the County inneed of revitalization;

❖ Reengineered our policepolicies to include moretransparency and de-escala-tion tactics with a focus onthe sanctity of life;

❖ Created Diversion First, aprogram for people withmental illness or developmen-tal disabilities, experiencingan encounter with lawenforcement to receive

treatment instead of incar-ceration;

❖ Updated the County’sEnvironmental Vision toinclude a new focus on EnergyEfficiency and Climate;

❖ Strengthened collabora-tion between the Board ofSupervisors and the SchoolBoard in the areas of budgetdevelopment, land useplanning and joint environ-mental initiatives;

❖ Reduced homelessness bynearly 50% employing aHousing First strategy to put aroof over homeless individu-als’ heads and connectingthem to resources needed tohelp them get back on theirfeet;

❖ Lastly, and most impor-tantly, our Board, in partner-ship with the School Board,established One Fairfax, asocial and racial equitycompact, to ensure that ALLresidents of Fairfax Countyhave access to equitableopportunities for success.

I have been deeply honoredto serve the residents ofFairfax County for these manyyears. I will really miss thisjob! Jurisdictions throughoutthe country look to FairfaxCounty as a leader andinnovator, and I am proud,working with my colleagueson the Board and our excel-lent County staff, to have ledour county to where it istoday. Fairfax County is anawesome place, with a cultureof engagement, acceptance ofdifferent cultures and back-grounds and a willingness towork together to resolveconflicts.

Fairfax County is poised formany exciting opportunitiesahead. I am confident thenext Board of Supervisors, inpartnership with members ofthe community, will continuethe positive momentum weare known for.

My Last WelcomeLetter For ConnectionNewcomers

Newcomers and Community Guide


Braddock: Year-round FestivalNewcomers and Community Guide

AndrewKraak, whoworks inFairfax, andhis fianceGretchenPascolinienjoy therainy SundayBrew withmusic fromHerr Metal atCelebrateFairfaxfestival 2019.

Photo by

Tom Manning/

The Connection

Photo by Mike Salmon/The Connection

Sunset over Lake Accotink was a perfect reading spot forMegan Huber at .2018 Braddock Nights.

Photo by Tom Manning/The Connection

Andrew Kraak, who works in Fairfax, and his fianceGretchen Pascolini enjoy the rainy Sunday Brew withmusic from Herr Metal at Celebrate Fairfax festival 2019.

At the BurkeHistoricalSociety’s boothat the BurkeCentre Festival2018 are (fromleft): SherrySlawski,CharleneHeermans, BillMindak, andBarbara Keller.

In spite of therain, thecrowds at theBurke CentreFestival 2018were stillhealthy.

The HawaiianAll-Stars per-form at theBurke CentreFestival 2018.

Photo by

Steve Hibbard/

The Connection

Photo by

Steve Hibbard/

The Connection

Photo by

Steve Hibbard/

The Connection


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Giving

Newcomers

provides assistance to families toavoid eviction, keep utilities on andmeet other needs in a crisis. Share ofMcLean will provide holidayassistance to more than 250 needyfamilies (630-plus people) this year.Each family will receive a grocery giftcard in November along with a bagfilled with pantry staples andtraditional items. In December, ourfamilies will be welcomed to a festiveparty, served a light meal, and Santawill travel all the way from the NorthPole to take photographs with thechildren. Each person will receive a“wish” gift and families will be givena grocery gift card, a bag filled withtoiletries, 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.

❖ Cornerstones, 11150 Sunset HillsRoad, Suite 210, Reston, servingReston and Herndon. 571-323-9555,www.cornerstonesva.org.

Nonprofit providing support andadvocacy for those in need of food,shelter, affordable housing, qualitychildcare, and other human services.Programs and services include theEmbry Rucker Community Shelter,Emergency Food Pantry,Hypothermia Prevention Program,Thanksgiving Food Drive, Gifts forKids and annual Coat Drive. AlaciaEarley at 571-323-9568 [email protected].

❖ 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


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We want to know if someone in your fam-ily or your community published a book,started a business, became an Eagle Scout,raised money for a good cause, accom-plished some feat like running a marathon,supporting a cause or having art includedin an art show. We publish photos and notesabout personal milestones and communityevents, including births, engagements, wed-dings, anniversaries, awards and obituaries.

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At Lake Accotink, Barred Owls hunt the streamvalley.

A piece of localhistory: In December1862 Confederatesoldiers burned therailroad bridge overAccotink Creek. Itsreplacement is stillin use today.

Paddleboats arepopular on LakeAccotink

Photos by Mike Salmon/

The Connection


Newcomers

A foursome on the green.

At the Workhouse ArtCenter, sculpturescome in many forms.

Looking out thepro shop win-dow at PohickGolf Course.

Postcards fromLorton

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The Connection

Galas need wine glassesat the Workhouse.


September 2019MONDAY/SEPT. 2Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

at Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St.,Herndon. Great music, a craft show, food, 12wineries and micro-brews and culinarydemonstrations. Visit herndon-va.gov/recreation/special-events/labor-day-festival formore.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 7-8Burke Centre Festival. 9:30 am-5 pm at Burke

Centre Conservancy6060 Burke Centre Parkway Burke. Festival

includes an Arts & Craft Fair, festival foodvendors, amusement rides, pony rides, musicalentertainment provided by local and nationallyrecognized performers, nature shows, after-hours Wine Garden. Visitwww.burkecentreweb.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=19&title=Burke+Centre+Festivalfor more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 14Dulles Day Plane Pull. At Dulles International

Airport, Dulles. The 2019 Dulles Day FamilyFestival & Plane Pull is a full day of excitementwith airplane and auto exhibits, the children’szone and bus pull, varied displays and activities,vendors, food and entertainment. Visitwww.planepull.com for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 28Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,

Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. The RestonMulticultural Festival celebrates all theentertainment, dress, food, and culturaltreasures from all over the world that are allhere in Reston. Rain or shine. Free. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/attend-shows-events-exhibits/reston-multicultural-festival for more.

October 2019THURSDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 10-12Fairfax’s Fall for the Book Festival. 4400

University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy literature andhear authors give readings at the Fall for theBook Festival. Visit www.fallforthebook.org formore.

SATURDAY/OCT. 5Taste of Annandale. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tom Davis

Drive in central Annandale, between ColumbiaPike and John Marr Drive. The fifth annualTaste of Annandale will showcase localrestaurants during a daylong family-friendlycelebration aimed at building community spirit,engaging young people, and promoting localbusinesses. Other activities include a 5K;multicultural music, dance, and other liveentertainment; a chili cook-off; and much more.Visit tasteofannandale.com for more

THURSDAY-MONDAY/OCT. 24-28Washington West Film Festival. Screening

events in Reston, Arlington and other localareas. For tickets and schedule visitwwfilmfest.com.

November 2019FRIDAY/NOV. 29Reston Holiday Parade at Reston Town Center,

11900 Market St. Reston. Holiday parade withtree lighting, sing along, and more. Visitwww.fxva.com/event/reston-holiday-parade-tree-lighting-sing-along-%26-more/22348/ formore.

December 2019SUNDAY/DEC. 1Great Falls Celebration of Lights at Village

Field. 3:45-6:30 p.m. Celebrate the beginning ofthe season with a Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoyhot chocolate and seasonal music. Visitcelebrategreatfalls.org/event/celebration-of-lights/ for more info.

SATURDAY/DEC. 7Living Saviour’s Holiday Bazaar at 5500 Ox

Road Fairfax Station. Event is 9: a.m-3 p.m. Thisis a family event with free admission. Shop avariety of vendors including small business andhomemade arts and crafts. There will also be aSilent Auction with proceeds benefiting localhypothermia shelters this winter. Visitwww.eventbrite.com/e/living-saviors-third-annual-holiday-bazaar-tickets-64259195985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch for more.

April 2020APRIL 18-25Historic Garden Week. This eight-day statewide

event provides visitors with a uniqueopportunity to see elaborate gardens with morethan 2,000 flower arrangements created by theGarden Club of Virginia Members. Visitwww.va.gardenweek.org for more.

May 2020Great Falls Artfest on the Green. On the Great

Falls Village Green. Great Falls Studios SpringArt Show and Sale under the big tent and a fewlittle tents, too. This annual event is a show andsale highlighting Great Falls Studios membersboth at Great Falls Grange & Schoolhouse and inthe working studios in Great Falls VillageCentre. Visit www.greatfallsart.org/artfest/

Great Falls Annual Charity GolfTournament. Hidden Creek Country Club.1711 Club House Road, Reston. Join for amorning or afternoon round of golf and supportthree Great Falls elementary schools.Opportunities for sponsorships and volunteeringare available. Visit www.celebrategreatfalls.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 28-31Herndon Festival 2020. Thursday, 6-10 p.m.;

Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.;and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at NorthwestFederal Credit Union, 200 Spring St., Herndon.Four day outdoor festival with threeentertainment stages, two fireworks displays,Kid’s Alley with children’s art area, arts and craftshow and more. All ages. Visitwww.herndonfestival.net for more.

THURSDAYS/MAY-AUGUSTTake a Break Concert Series. 7-9 p.m. Lake

Anne Plaza, 11404 Washington Plaza W, Reston.On Thursdays, take a break with this outdoorconcert series. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/take-a-breakfor a weekly lineup.

FRIDAYS/MAY-AUGUSTHerndon Friday Night Live! 6:30 p.m. 777

Lynn St., Herndon. Listen to great music onFriday nights during the summer. Visitherndonrocks.com/schedule.php for more.

June 2020Springfield Days. South Run Park, 7550

Reservation Drive, Springfield. Springfield Daysis a community-wide celebration that includes a5K run, “Pet Fest” and car show. Visitwww.springfielddays.com for more.

Cardboard Regatta. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. LakeAccotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road,Springfield. Featured during Springfield Days,witness the cardboard boat creations race alongLake Accotink’s shoreline at 2 p.m. $4 vehiclefee. Call 703-569-0285 or [email protected]. Visitwww.springfielddays.com for more.

Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Festival. 11a.m.-6 p.m. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 BullRun Drive, Centreville. A fun-filled day withfood, musical entertainment and more. Visitwww.vintagevirginia.com for more.

Lake Anne Chalk on the Water Festival. 11a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 WashingtonPlaza, Reston. Chalk on the Water is a two-daystreet-painting festival where participants willcreate street art. Festival goers can purchase a“plot” of brick space on the plaza and paint totheir hearts delight whatever flows from theirimagination. Visit www.chalkonthewater.com.

Taste of Reston. Reston Town Center, 11900Market St., Reston. Carnival games and rideswith a family fun zone. Visitwww.restontaste.com for more.

Love Your Body Yoga Festival. Yoga studiosand wellness centers of Northern Virginia will beoffering classes, services, and information onways to care for your body, along with liveentertainment and activities for children.Donations to participate in classes benefit

Cornerstones. Presented by Beloved Yoga.www.belovedyoga.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 5-7Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Friday, 6 p.m.-

midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight; andSunday, 11 a.m.-7p.m. Fairfax CountyGovernment Center, 12000 Government CenterParkway, Fairfax. Musical performances, rides,games and food. Call 703-324-3247 or visitwww.celebratefairfax.com/.

JUNE-AUGUSTReston Concerts on the Town. Fridays, 7:30-

10 p.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion. Bringlawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy livemusic in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. Rainor shine. Presented by Reston Town Center,Boston Properties, and Reston Town CenterAssociation. Alcohol permitted at restaurantsonly. 11900 Market Street, Reston. Visitwww.restontowncenter.com/concerts.

Great Falls Concerts on the Green. Sundays,6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre Green. Comeout with your picnic baskets and chairs for anentertaining evening of free, live music! 776Walker Road, Great Falls. Visitwww.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.

Arts in the Parks. Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10a.m. Performance venues include Burke LakePark Amphitheater, E.C. Lawrence ParkAmphitheater, Mason District ParkAmphitheater, and Frying Pan Farm Park VisitorCenter. Entertain children, teach them theimportance of protecting our natural resources,introduce them to live entertainment in aninformal kid-friendly atmosphere, and forge aconnection between kids and parks. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/arts-in-the-parks for more.

July 2020Herndon 4th of July Celebration. Bready Park

at the Herndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. A family-fun eventfeaturing games, arts and craft activities, bingo,food face painting, balloon artists, andfireworks. Visit www.herndon-va.gov/recreation/special-events/4th-of-july for more.

Great Falls 4th of July Celebration &Parade. 5K Walk Run, Blood Drive, LittlePatriot Parade, and floats, horses, antique carsand pets making a loop in the Main Parade.Fireworks start after dusk.www.celebrategreatfalls.org/4th-of-july-celebration-parade/

Vienna 4th of July Festival and FireworksShow. Live musical entertainment, arts andcrafts for kids, antique and classic car show andfireworks. Visit www.viennava.gov for more.

Fairfax’s Independence Day Celebration. Inthe Downtown Fairfax Historic District.Independence day parade, historical tours,games, entertainment and fireworks. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/independence-day-celebration

Obon Festival. Highlighting Japanese culture atEkoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane,Fairfax Station. Visit www.ekoji.org for more.

JULY-AUGUSTBraddock Nights Concert Series. Fridays,

7:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500Accotink Park Road, Springfield or Royal LakePark, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Listento musical performances in the great outdoors.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/braddock-nights for location andschedule.

August 2020Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival. At

Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road,Herndon. Enjoy old-fashioned family fun withcarnival games, rides and tempting foods. Fridayfeatures the free Big Truck Night event from 5-7:30 p.m. “No Horn” hour is from 5-6 p.m.Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by the4-H Fair throughout the weekend as exhibitorsdisplay their winning entries and get their farmanimals ready to show. Try a turn at farmchores, watch stage entertainment and enjoyhorse and livestock shows.Thursday and Friday– free parking and discount tickets for unlimitedrides. Admission to the 4-H Fair and Carnival isfree; $10 per car parking fee on Saturday andSunday. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details.

Fairs & Festivals

The whirl and twirl of rides by Cole Shows Amusement Company at-tracted crowds during the Fairfax County 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival heldat Frying Pan Park in Herndon.

Fairfax County 4-H Fair and CarnivalEnjoy old-fashioned family fun with carnival games, rides and tempting foods. Friday features the free

Big Truck Night event from 5-7:30 p.m. “No Horn” hour is from 5-6 p.m. Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. on Sat-urday. Stop by the 4-H Fair throughout the weekend as exhibitors display their winning entries and gettheir farm animals ready to show. Try a turn at farm chores, watch stage entertainment and enjoy horseand livestock shows. In August at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Admission tothe 4-H Fair and Carnival is free; $10 per car parking fee on Saturday and Sunday. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details.

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