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2019-2020Paradise Springs Winery in

Clifton: Supervisor Pat Her-rity calls it ‘Fairfax’s own

little slice of paradise.’

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❖ 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 or

[email protected].

❖ 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]. 703-437-1776

www.linkagainsthunger.org.

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

❖ Northern Virginia FamilyService. Just $50 provides acomplete holiday meal to a family offour. Donate at give.nvfs.org/holidaydonation or via check payableto “NVFS” with “Operation Turkey”

on the memo line, or send grocerystore gift cards. Northern VirginiaFamily Service, attn: HolidayInitiatives, 10455 White Granite,Drive, Suite 100, Oakton, VA 22124.

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

❖ Shepherd’s Center of OaktonVienna providing services, personalenrichment, volunteer opportunitiesfor adults 50 and over. Currentlyserving 3,000+ mature adults in theregion.

703-281-0538, www.scov.org

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

❖ Western Fairfax ChristianMinistries — food pantry at 13981Metrotech Drive in Chantilly. Formore information or to sponsor a

See Giving, Page 5

Newcomers

Where to Give LocallyList of Nonprofits in Fairfax County

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Newcomers

By Dan Storck

Supervisor - Mount Vernon

District

Welcome to theMount VernonDistrict! Forthose of us

who live, work, learn and playin the District, this is a won-derful place to live. From ourincredible history and heritage – the MountVernon Estate and the Workhouse Arts Cen-ter for example – to the exciting revitaliza-tion of Richmond Highway and the newamenities coming to Lorton – the LortonCommunity Center and South County Po-lice Station and Animal Shelter – no matterwhere you live in the District, the future isbright.

Even if you are new here, you likelyknow that Fairfax County has one of thebest school systems in the country, but forus it goes beyond that. Life-long learningis important to many of our residents andI am proud to say we are bringing moreopportunities through our future partner-ships at Original Mount Vernon HighSchool (OMVHS) with the Northern Vir-ginia Community College (NVCC) andFairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Inaddition, the synergy created by collocat-ing Teen and Senior Centers, the Library,Neighborhood and Community Services,and the Lorton Community Action Center(LCAC) in the new Lorton Community Cen-ter will provide many more active and pas-sive learning activities for residents of allages and abilities.

Fairfax is the safest commu-nity of its size in the country,with our Police force activelyengaged in our neighborhoodsand communities. NationalNight Out was a great exampleof residents and Officers com-ing together to build relation-ships, trust and communityspirit! The new South CountyPolice Station and Animal Shel-ter will enable even greater

community engagement in SoutheasternFairfax County.

While a decades long process, the revi-talization of the Richmond Highway corri-dor will bring Bus Rapid Transit (BRT),higher density urban living with ecologicallysensitive, walkable, livable neighborhoods.A focus on community development, pres-ervation of existing community character,urban design and a variety of transporta-tion modes will bring new residents, busi-nesses and partnerships to the corridor. MyStrategic Economic Development Team(SEDT) is working hard to bring the bestcommerce partners to the region, while myTourism Task Force is working to enhanceand grow our tourism market and our Em-bark Housing Advisory Committee keeps usgrounded in the need for more affordableand workforce housing.

THE MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT is richwith parks and recreational opportunities.Put on your walking shoes and head to RiverFarm, Huntley Meadows (OK, not techni-

See Making a Difference, Page 4

Take the time to find the many experiencesawaiting you at Mount Vernon District.

Making a Difference,One Person at a Time

Tour de Mount Vernon at the Workhouse Arts Center.

See Development, Page 8

By Pat Herrity

Supervisor -

Springfield

District

Springfield Dis-trict encom-passes every-

thing from the his-toric town of Clifton, to the bustlingshops of Fair Oaks Mall, to miles of trailsat beautiful Burke Lake Park. Our districtoffers a variety of attractions for thewhole family throughout the year. Fromour nationally ranked parks, fine restau-rants, and shopping there is somethingfor everyone in Springfield.

There are some exciting new develop-ments in Springfield District. One majorproject is the renovation of the Old KeeneMill Shopping Center. The shoppingcenter’s owner, Federal Realty InvestmentTrust, is giving the entire shopping cen-ter a face-lift through renovations includ-ing a double-sided outdoor fireplace anda communal village design, with newstorefronts and signs, wider sidewalks,as well as new landscaping and pavilions.I recently attended the opening of aninteractive art exhibit at the shoppingcenter sponsored by ARTSFAIRFAX. Thisproject is expected to be complete byThanksgiving 2019.

There are also a number of criticaltransportation improvements in the pipe-line for Springfield District – Rolling Roadfrom Old Keene Mill Road to the Park-way will be widened to 4 lanes with trailimprovements; the Fairfax County Park-way will be widened from four lanes tosix lanes from Popes Head Road to Route29 and the interchange at Popes Headwill be grade-separated (no traffic light);Route 29 will be widened from 4 to 6lanes from Buckley’s Gate to Union MillRoad; Route 28 will be widened from theRoute 29 interchange to Bull Run and anew interchange is being constructed atI-66. There will be new HOT lanes on I-66 and many other minor transportation

improvements that will help to get youhome to your families.

Top TenMy top 10 favorite places in the Dis-

trict (it’s hard to pick just 10):

1. Burke Lake Park was named“Best Public Park” by NoVA magazine in2018 and is the most visited park inFairfax County’s Park system. The parkcontains a trail that goes around the lakeand is great for walking (with or with-out your dog), running and cycling.American Hiking Society has namedthese trails in the top ten in the nation.There is also fishing, boat rentals, camp-ing, disc golf, mini golf, an 18-hole golfcourse, a newly renovated driving range,volleyball courts, a miniature carousel,and miniature train. My favorite eventat the park is the Springfield Nights Con-cert Series that runs from July throughAugust sponsored by my office and thePark Foundation. With free music bynationally and internationally recog-nized bands, beautiful scenery, and thebest of local food vendors from Two Si-los Brewery and Peterson’s Ice Cream,these are a great way to spend your sum-mer nights. (7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Sta-tion).

2. Fair Oaks Mall, one of theregion’s largest shopping destinations inFairfax, features a collection of 200shops, services, and dining establish-ments in an enclosed, two-story retailcenter. The mall offers one of the mostdiverse and compelling retail and din-ing collections under one roof and is theperfect destination on a sweltering orrainy weekend afternoon. (11750 FairOaks Mall, Fairfax).

3. The Children’s Science CenterLab in Fair Oaks Mall is a fantastic mu-seum that allows children (and theirparents) to get hands on experience withSTEM concepts (Science, Technology,

Peterson’s Ice Cream in Historic Town of Clifton.

Exciting NewDevelopmentsFrom nationally ranked parks, finerestaurants, and shopping there issomething for everyone in Springfield.

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cally in the District, but very close) or FortHunt Park. Spend the day paddling on oneof the many rivers and creeks at Pohick BayPark, Dyke Marsh, Occoquan Regional Parkor Mason Neck State Park. Ride some of thebest bike trails in Northern Virginia at Lau-rel Hill Park and Meadowood, or use themany trails along our roadways for yourdaily commute. To find your adventure,check out our parks page on the MountVernon District webpage:www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/.

If sightseeing and history are your inter-ests, visit George Washington’s MountVernon Estate, the Woodlawn Plantation orHistoric Pohick Church, to name a few.

If arts and culture inspire your creativespirit, spend a day at the Workhouse ArtsCenter visiting more than 70 artists work-ing in their studios, learning about the his-toric Lorton Prison, attending a concert ortheater performance or joining your part-ner for ballroom dancing. Shopping atFarmers Markets, listening to free summerconcerts and strolling along the river areall part of the experience in our corner ofthe County. I hope this small sampling ofall that is available to explore in the Mount

Making a Difference, One Person at a Time

Vernon District encourages you to take thetime to find the many experiences await-ing you.

Preserving our environment by address-ing climate change, energy efficiency andresiliency planning will continue to be afocus as Fairfax engages in these importantworld-wide issues. The initiation of a Com-munity-wide Energy and Climate Action

Plan (CECAP), the Joint County and SchoolBoards Environmental Task Force (JET) andaccelerated County initiatives to mitigateclimate impacts, as guided by my FairfaxGreen Initiatives Board Matter, are impor-tant to the health and wellbeing of all ourpeople, places and property. Watch for moreabout how you can get involved and makea difference, one person at a time.

MY NUMBER ONE PRIORITY is alwaysyou and our office is here to help. I striveto engage deeply and frequently with thepeople of Mount Vernon. TEAM MVD pro-vides timely constituent service as we con-tinue to build the ideal community in whichto live and thrive. We are committed to per-formance standards that ensure we are aresponsive, transparent and informativeoffice. We are here to answer your ques-

Upcoming EventsTEAM MVD will be hosting several signature events throughout the fall. Join us on Sept. 20, 2019,

at 1 p.m. at the South County Center for the dedication of that building as the Gerry W. HylandGovernmental Center. Our 4th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon Community Bike Ride will take placeon Oct. 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center. More information and registration canbe found here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/tour-de-mount-vernon-2019. On Nov.16, 2019, learn how to lessen your environmental impact at the 2nd Annual Environment Expo. And,finally, join us to celebrate the holidays at the Mount Vernon District Holiday Open House on Dec. 5,2019. More details on all these events will be available on our website and in our newsletter.

tions and will respond to your communica-tions within two business days or less. Havea question about road construction, snowremoval, trash collection, stormwater run-off or voting precincts? Email us [email protected]. Want tobook a community room for a meeting, ornot a fan of email? Call us at 703-780-7518.Need a document notarized or just want tovisit your District Governmental Center tosee local government in action? Stop by ouroffice at 2511 Parkers Lane, Mount Vernon.I also have extended office hours on Thurs-days and the second Saturday of eachmonth, walk-ins and appointments are al-ways welcomed.

If you haven’t figured it out already, youhave chosen a great place to live, educateyour children, grow your career and engagewith your neighbors. Welcome to the MountVernon District, where history, heritage,outdoor living, educational opportunitiesand public safety come together to supportour exciting future! Visit our website(www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon) tosign up for our newsletter, follow us onFacebook and Twitter and learn about themyriad of District projects, important top-ics, area activities and upcoming events inyour new community.

Top 10 Places and EventsGeorge Washington’s Mount Vernon EstateWorkhouse Arts Center Brewfest (Sept. 14,

2019) & Fireworks (June 2020)Tour de Mount Vernon – Oct. 19, 2019Woodlawn Plantation and Pope Leighey HouseGeorge Washington’s Grist Mill and DistilleryFort Hunt ParkMason Neck State ParkOccoquan Regional ParkPohick Bay ParkArcadia Farm

The Mount Vernon Districtabounds with history, heritage,recreation, art and communityengagement. Spend some timethis fall enjoying all the Districthas to offer.


Keep informed! Sign up for the Mount Vernon Advisor and follow us on social media! Visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/

Call: 703-780-7518 (TTY 711)

Email: [email protected]

Stop by: Mount Vernon Governmental Center

2511 Parkers Lane, Mount Vernon, VA 22306

We also have Community Use Rooms Available. To reserve: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/community-meeting-rooms

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5pm; Thursday: 5pm-7:30pm

Walk-ins and by appointment

know you can contact us with any

County concerns or issues, and we

can connect you with the answers?

Here are just a few ways we can help:

Connecting you with County services.

Sharing information about important

issues in our community.

Communicating meetings and events

happening near you.

Answering questions about property,

roads, taxes, public safety, health & human

services, solid waste, recycling and more.

There are many ways to CONNECT WITH TEAM MVD!

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family, 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 doctor

appointments 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-volunteer

Where to Give Locally

Newcomers

See Giving, Page 10


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.

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Springfield Nights Summer Concert Series at Burke Lake Park. Clifton Day Local Vendors in Historic Town of Clifton.

Supervisor Pat Herrity congratulates Baseball StateChampions at West Springfield High School footballgame.

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Engineering and Math). Education is soimportant, and this museum, which is de-signed for kids between 2 and 12 years old,does an excellent job of challenging andshaping young minds. Be sure to stay andshop and/or eat at one of the best malls inthe area. (11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax).

4. Make sure to catch your fill of FridayNight Lights! The Springfield District hassome of the best high schools both academi-cally and athletically in the country. As aWest Springfield High School alumnus,there are few things I enjoy more than get-ting to a football game in the fall wherethere’s a buzz in the air and a little snap ofcold from the changing seasons. Go cheeron your local high school team at WestSpringfield, Lake Braddock, South County,Robinson, or Centreville.

5. The newest addition to Fair Oaks Mall,Dave & Buster’s is a great time no mat-ter what age you are. With a full arcade andan entire room of potential prizes, plus youcan get half-priced games all day, everyWednesday. After playing your favorite ar-cade games, you can make it a completeafternoon or evening by stopping by therestaurant for dinner or bar for drinks andsnacks.

6. One of our most visited “one-stopshops” is South Run RECenter. Not onlydoes it feature a two-story fitness centerwith heated indoor pool and poolside spa,but the surrounding park offers soccer andbaseball/softball fields, two tennis courts,two outdoor basketball courts, a field housewith newly installed athletic turf playingsurface, accessible playground, and an off-leash dog area. In addition, the newlyopened Go Ape ropes and ziplining courseis another great feature of South Run Park.(7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield).

7. Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot is afamily owned and operated business in His-toric Clifton, and let me tell you, they servesome of the best gourmet ice cream in

Northern Virginia. (7150 Main St, Clifton).8. Don’t miss Fairfax’s own little slice of

paradise: the award-winning ParadiseSprings Winery. The land the winery isbuilt on has remained in the same familysince it was granted to them by Lord Fairfaxin 1716. Head down on Friday nights be-tween 5 and 9 p.m. to hear live music andbest wine in Fairfax County. (13219 YatesFord Rd, Clifton).

9. Acres of undisturbed woodland, quiettrails, splashing streams and a tranquil pondare just a few of the reasons to visit Hid-den Pond Nature Center. The naturecenter, which is accessible to everyone, fea-

tures exhibits and live displays which ori-ent you to the park and the natural worldof Fairfax County. In addition, the centerhas a small sales area featuring books andother items for the nature enthusiast andnature study areas for group visitors. (8511Greeley Blvd., Springfield).

10. The Annual Clifton Day Festival(the Sunday before Columbus Day) is aunique opportunity to bring your family tothe historic town of Clifton and enjoy artsand crafts, antiques, demonstrations, theTown Market, live music, children’s activi-ties, and lots of good food. With so manyfun things to do and see, you can easily

spend an entire day enjoying the charm ofClifton.

Most importantly, if there is ever anythingmy office can do for you, do not hesitate toask. I have always agreed with ThomasJefferson’s notion that government closestto the people is best, and you cannot getmuch closer to the people than being a Su-pervisor. Our jobs are multi-faceted; I wouldgo as far to say that somewhere around 80percent of an individual’s contact with gov-ernment at any level is at our level. Whetherit’s land use, transportation, education,public safety, or tax related, my staff and Iare always here to answer your questions.

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nonprofit 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

❖ Homestretch is the largest providerof transitional housing in FairfaxCounty and offers a services to helpthe homeless better their livesthrough education. Email:[email protected]; 703-237-2035 x125; homestretchva.org/volunteer/

❖ Pathway Homes focuses onproviding housing and supportservices to individuals with seriousmental illnesses, with the mission tohelp these individuals reach their fullpotential and lead stable lives. Theyoffer both in-home programs, semi-independent houses and assistedliving facilities. 10201 FairfaxBoulevard, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA22030. 703-876-0390info@pathwayhomes.orgwww.pathwayhomes.orgwww.pathwayhomes.org/support-pathway/

❖ Good Shepherd Housing andFamily Services, 8305-17BRichmond Highway, PO Box 15096,Alexandria, VA, 22039. 703-768-9419, www.goodhousing.org/ Themission of Good Shepherd Housing(GSH) is to reduce homelessness,increase community support, andpromote self-sufficiency. GSHhousing manages more than 70housing units.

❖ Boys and Girls Clubs of GreaterWashington Fairfax Areaoperates clubs in two of the neediest

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areas of the county, Culmore andMount Vernon/ Route 1 corridor,focusing on character and academicsuccess. www.bgcgw.org/fairfax

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

❖ Friends of Guest HouseNorthern Virginia offers structure,supervision, support and assistanceto female ex-offenders who want toimprove their lives and break thecycle of incarceration. Friends ofGuest House offers the only programfor women of its kind in NorthernVirginia. One East Luray Ave.,Alexandria, VA 22301-2025, 703-549-8072,[email protected],friendsofguesthouse.org/

❖ Wright to Read 703-299-9854,www.wrighttoread.org Providesvolunteer-based, 1:1 tutoring andmentoring to City of Alexandriapublic elementary school children inneed. Funds are needed to providefield trips and enrichment activities,books and other resources. For moreinformation about Wright to Readand becoming a “Tutor/Mentor”please see our website.

❖ Habitat for Humanity ofNorthern Virginia transforms thelives of lower-income families inneed by providing affordablehomeownership opportunities inAlexandria, Arlington, Fairfax andFalls Church. Learn more atwww.habitatnova.org.

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

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


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At the Workhouse ArtCenter, sculpturescome in many forms.

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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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