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Braddock ParkMini-Golf

The Fairfax County Park Au-thority is evaluating options toreopen or re-purpose the closed,mini-golf course in Braddock Parkand wants to hear the public’sideas. So it’ll host a public meet-ing this Thursday, June 12, at 7p.m., at the Mott CommunityCenter, 12111 Braddock Road inFairfax.

For more information, ways toparticipate or to speak at themeeting, see www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/braddock-park.htm or contact thepublic information office [email protected] or703-324-8662.

Farmers MarketOn Thursdays

Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m.,the Fairfax County GovernmentCenter hosts a farmers market inits parking lot. The GovernmentCenter is at 12000 GovernmentCenter Pkwy. in Fair Oaks, andthe next markets are slated forJune 12 and June 19.

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CappiesAwarded forHigh SchoolTheater

The 15th Annual Cappies AwardsGala for high school theater was heldSunday, June 8 at The Kennedy Cen-ter. Nine Cappies went to WestPotomac High School for “Spamalot,”including the coveted Best Musicalaward. The Best Play award went toLangley High School for “TheChildren’s Hour.” The Cappies’ showseason extended from October 2013to May 2014, and Cappies shows wereattended, on average, by 45 studentcritics. This year’s event included 58public and private high schools fromArlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun,Montgomery and Prince William coun-ties, the cities of Falls Church, Alexan-dria and Manassas, and Washington,D.C. The event was hosted by JudyBowns, Janie Strauss and Ed Monk.

— Steve Hibbard

The award for FeaturedActor went to JulianSanchez of Centreville for“Little Shop of Horrors” atWestfield High School.

The award for Best Light-ing went to Allison Ticknerand Kristen Chiama for“Little Shop of Horrors” atWestfield High School.

The award for Special Effects and Technology went tothe Chantilly Tech Team for “The Front Page” atChantilly High School. From left: Madison Kambic,Sydney Kendrick, Mia Rickenbach and Devon Cahill.

The award for Lead Actressin a Musical went toSamantha Dempsey ofCentreville for “Little Shopof Horrors” at WestfieldHigh School.

The award for Best Props went to Stephen Cox, SarahDickenson, David Koenigsberg and Emily Tobin for“Little Shop of Horrors” at Westfield High School.

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The award for Comic Actorin a Play went to PatrickMoore, formerly of Clifton(attended Fairfax High),for “The Importance ofBeing Earnest” atWakefield School.

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By Bonnie Hobbs

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The Westfields Corporate Center hasattracted top-quality firms — in-cluding the federal government —

to its business park in Chantilly. So it’s notsurprising then that Akridge wants to jointhem.

And on May 20, the West Fairfax CountyCitizens Association (WFCCA) heard detailsof the plan from attorney Greg Riegle andSarah Knutson, vice president, develop-ment, with Akridge.

The parcel Akridge wants to develop isdirectly across Stonecroft Boulevard fromthe Sully District Governmental Center. It’s60-some acres at the corner of Stonecroftand Westfields Boulevard, and Riegle calledit a “front door” to the Westfields Corpo-rate Center.

“Akridge has owned this property since2012,” he said. “It could be developed byright with well over 1 million square feet ofoffice [space], but we’re giving it anotherlook. We’ve been working closely with theWestfields leadership and we plan a mix-ture of uses, amenities to the corporate parkand a quality development.”

“Akridge is a full-service, real-estate firminvolved in acquisition, construction, leas-ing, consulting, investing, managing anddeveloping class-A space,” said Knutson.“We have unparalleled credibility and we’vebeen making bold moves for 40 years.”

She said her company is rebranding theChantilly parcel as The Preserve atWestfields. “It’s one of the last large, unde-veloped sites in Westfields,” said Knutson.However, half of Akridge’s property is envi-ronmentally sensitive land, so it’ll be leftundisturbed.

“We met with the stakeholders, and theytold us they wantedquality design andplanning, amenities,environmental protec-tion and conservation,and something doneabout the traffic con-gestion,” said Knutson.She said 75 percent ofthe developmentwould be multifamilyhomes and 25 percentwould be commercialand “support retail.”

She also noted that this mix of uses wouldresult in less traffic going to and from thesite than if it were developed in all officespace, as Fairfax County originally envi-sioned it in its Comprehensive Plan. WithAkridge’s proposal, she said, there’d be a60-percent reduction in morning traffic

going to the property and a 52-percent de-crease in the afternoon traffic leaving it.

And to help further alleviate the already-existing traffic problem, Knutson said,“We’ve proposed moving the intersectionslightly northeast for more stacking spacefor cars on Westfields Boulevard.”

She then presented more specifics aboutwhat Akridge currently plans to build onthe site, and Riegle stressed that these arejust preliminary ideas. “We’re just in the firstinning of a nine-inning ballgame,” he said.

Proposed are two, five-story, residentialbuildings, each 335,000 square feet andhaving 335 units. They’re identified as Cand D in the artist’s rendition, and buildingC would also have 5,000 square feet of re-tail in its base. Building D would contain,for example, a leasing center, fitness centerand community room.

Buildings G and F would have 280,000square feet total of commercial office space.Building E would be a four-story, multifam-ily structure of 255,000 square feet. Andpad sites A and B would feature 10,000square feet of retail uses.

“The retail is an important part of mak-ing this a complete community,” said Riegle.“And as a team, we’re very excited aboutit.”

The parcel also contains a lake and, saidKnutson, “We want people to come see thelake, relax and eat lunch.” In addition, be-hind the residential area and next to thelake are planned a gazebo and a 100-seatamphitheater. And walking, jogging andhiking trails will be throughout the site.

WFCCA’s Jim Neighbors asked, “Under thebest scenario, when is the earliest construc-tion could start?” Knutson said the rezon-ing process is expected to take 18 months,and site-plan approval could take a year orless. So, she said, in the best-case scenario,construction could start in two years, or so.

Riegle said they hadn’t yet filed anythingwith Fairfax County, but hope to soon. Hesaid there’s “a lot of interest in Westfieldsin seeing these amenities [come to fruition]and having some of their employees nothave to commute.”

A tad skeptical, WFCCA’s Carol Hawn saidsimilar promises were made, years ago, by

the developers of TheTrinity Centre inCentreville, which wastouted as “Centreville’sdowntown” — com-plete with amenitiesaround a lake and areal place for residentsto gather for events.However, she said,things never pannedout there as envi-sioned.

“But Westfields hastop-tier, Fortune 500 companies,” saidRiegle. “And we’re going to draw upon their[strength and reputation] when we developthis.” Hawn then said she was looking for-ward to seeing more of the plan for this site,once it’s further refined.

WFCCA Land-Use Chairman Jim Katcham

asked what type of retail is anticipated.Knutson didn’t have any information aboutthe specific retail businesses that might lo-cate on the property, but said they plan ona “white-tablecloth restaurant,” a quick-serve restaurant and a bank.

Katcham also inquired whether any of theunits would be “senior-oriented.” Rieglesaid none would be designated as such, butthat the entire residential component wouldbe “safe and secure, anyway, with ameni-ties that would attract empty-nesters.”

“Are the amenities for the community,too?” asked WFCCA’s Mark McConn?

“Yes,” replied Knutson. “And the restau-rants would be open for lunch and dinner.”

“You aren’t going to see 60-acre parcelshere, with this many units, very often,” saidAt-Large Planning Commissioner Jim Hart.“And, as Greg said, this is just the ‘first in-ning.’” Hart also said he hopes the streamon site could be restored, if necessary. “It’sa challenging site because of the way it’schopped up,” he said. “And it’s difficult toget in and out of there.”

Knutson said there’d be right turns, in and

out. But, noting the traffic congestion al-ready at Stonecroft and Westfield boule-vards, Hart said, “How that intersectionfunctions is going to be a big question. Ifwe start putting people there, it changesthat area; we didn’t anticipate a lot of resi-dential.”

Besides that, he said, “No one on [Route]28 or Westfields Boulevard will see the re-tail. Only the people driving on Stonecroftwill — and they won’t expect it. The shop-ping center here [on Westfields Boulevard]has struggled for 25 years, and we’ve justbarely gotten another grocery store inthere.”

But, replied Riegle, “Westfields needssomething like this to be a complete officepark. And this is one of the last chances todo it here — and do it right.”

Pleased with the overall proposal, SullyDistrict Planning Commissioner JohnLitzenberger also weighed in. “I think, onceWestfields gets built out in three or fouryears, there’ll be a demand for this retail,”he said. “Plus I’m always happy to broadenthe tax base.”

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Multifamily homes,retail, restaurants inWestfields CorporateCenter.

Artist’s rendering of the proposed, mixed-use development, The Preserveat Westfields.

“It’s a challenging sitebecause of the wayit’s chopped up. Andit’s difficult to get inand out of there.”

— At-Large PlanningCommissioner Jim Hart


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TrulyEducatingTo the Editor:

The lessons my daughter islearning at Rocky Run MiddleSchool are life lessons that willhelp her so much more in life thanany SOL studies or high schoolhistory text notes. Today wasWorld War II Day at RRMS, some-thing they have been doing for 14years now. There were more than80 veterans at the school todaygiving oral history lessons to thestudents. The students learnedfirsthand from eye witnesses whathappened during and after thewar. They were able to interviewthe veterans, hear their stories andsee the memorabilia they brought.While learning about history theyalso learned such important lifelessons about sacrifice for others,patriotism, standing up for whatyou believe in and supporting

those in need.These traits areso important forour children, whoare growing up in

the “me generation” to learnabout.

RRMS also took their studentson a field trip to DC to welcomehonor flights from Oklahoma tothe WWII memorial. The studentsstood two different days in thepouring rain (some schools mighthave cancelled the trip) to thankand honor these veterans whogave so much for our freedom.They also connected with them ona personal level. My daughter nowhas a veteran buddy, Lloyd Hobbsfrom Oklahoma who sends heremails and letters and pictures ofhis time in the war all because shestood in the rain with a sign thank-ing him for his service. He writesher letters about his war experi-ence, but more importantly howhis education helped him duringhis military career and after. Hereinforces the importance of whyshe is spending hours learning “allthis hard stuff” now.

Putting WWII day together is anentire school activity headed byMr. Sawatzky, chair of the HistoryDepartment. I am constantlyamazed at the dedication andcommitment to the students atRRMS that I see. The countless,selfless hours that teachers andstaff put in to do these extra ac-tivities for the students, to engagethem in learning.

This commitment comes fromthe top down starting with Mr.Terrell who encourages students toshow him work with an “A” gradefor a chance to win a prize in aweekly drawing. They can enter asmany times as they get “A’s”. The

history teacher’s quirky, funny vid-eos they produce to help the stu-dents learn and remember history.(So much more interesting thancopying the text book (text notes)which my high school student doesin her honors history class.) Teach-ers are being given less and lessfreedom in how and what to teachin class, which in most schoolsmeans losing these types of activi-ties. I just wanted to say “Thankyou” to all the RRMS staff, teach-ers and administration who everyday strive to make learning fun,cool and meaningful for our chil-dren.

Jodi LeBlancClifton

Late Start AffectsCommuters, TooTo the Editor:

A small group of ideologues hasbeen successful in convincing theFCPS School Board to significantlychange start times of all schools,without taking steps to properlyanticipate problems such as traf-fic impact and without directlypolling parents, students, employ-ees or community members. Thecitizens of Fairfax County need tocontact the School Board and tellthem that this may help a smallgroup who need more morningsleep, but will hurt others includ-ing teens, parents, employees andyounger children. Action isneeded, as the School Board isvoting on this issue in July. Thosein favor of significantly alteringstart times offer evidence from theChildren’s National Medical Cen-ter (CNMC) to support their posi-tion, but the current start times ofour schools in place for decades,provides practical evidence tocounter their claims, and shouldthere be a medical need, highschool students can opt out ofearly morning classes and get in-struction on-line.

Right now high school starttimes coincide with the lowestcommuter traffic times on ourroads. Opening high schools 30minutes to an hour later wouldresult in large increases of trafficat the heaviest commuter times onI-395, 495 and 66, Telegraph andBraddock Roads, the FairfaxCounty Parkway, Routes 1, 7, 28,29 and 50, and secondary roadsas well.

With sports practices and activi-ties pushed to later in the day, stu-dent and parent drivers would begreatly inconvenienced and com-muting times would be extended.Our roads are travelled by not onlyFairfax County residents, but thosefrom Loudoun, Prince William,

Montgomery counties and othersfarther out. There is also an in-creased safety issue with inexpe-rienced 16 and 17-year old driv-ers on the road at heaviest traffictimes. Custodians, cafeteria work-ers and bus drivers, some of thelowest paid employees, often livefarther out, and later start timeswill increase their commute times,creating a burden.

Parents could be impacted byhigher day care costs. Finally, highschool students would not neces-sarily get an extra hour’s sleep, butonly about 20 to 30 minutes, be-cause of having to commute dur-ing higher-density traffic times. Weneed to take care of our children,but lengthier and more dangerouscommutes, and later afternoonsports and activity practice timesis not the way to do it, not to men-tion the burden on parents andFairfax County commuters.

Before this change is finalized,the state and Fairfax Countyshould be asked to do a compre-hensive traffic study on the impactof this proposal on our main andsecondary commuter roads. Sec-ond, all Fairfax County PublicSchool employees need to bepolled. Reportedly, the faculty atone high school was polled and 92percent were against the proposal.A committee was formed to lookinto the impact, but was domi-nated by board members and oth-ers who advocate change, and wasnot neutral. Town hall meetingswere recently conducted to sensethe pulse of the community, butagain advocates game-planned thesystem, and by having people sitin small round table groups, theywere able to minimize the opposi-tion of the community by prevent-ing all attendees from hearing oth-ers who brought up very cogentreasons for not changing the cur-rent start times.

Call the School Board at 571-423-1075 or contact them byemail [email protected] opposition to all four op-tions on the table. There is an on-line survey on the FCPS webpageabout later openings but it lacks a“continue with the status quo”option. Only strong oppositionfrom residents, commuters andhouseholds of Fairfax County willprevent the School Board fromprecipitously choosing one ofthese four options without furtherstudy including actual polling ofall stakeholders so there can becareful weighing of all the facts byresidents of Fairfax County.

The Montgomery County PublicSchools School SuperintendentJoshua Starr decided on June 10to recommend staying with theircurrent bell schedules after di-

rectly soliciting the opinions of allschool employees, surveying par-ents and students, holding bothlarge forum and 77 neighbor-to-neighbor meetings, and hearingfrom thousands of communitymembers. They also conducted atransportation and cost analysisand came to the conclusion thatthere was not a clear consensus onthe issue and a huge expensewould be incurred at a time whenvital funds should be spent else-where for the benefit of all stu-dents.

Linus E. DownesCentreville

SupportOf FathersTo the Editor:

When I was 3 years old my fa-ther encouraged me to be on theswim team, even if I was afraid ofsharks being in the pool. He sup-ported my idea of being a mermaidwhen I grew up. When I was 6years old he took me to every ka-rate practice, even though I gaveup after the yellow belt. When Iwas 11 years old, he encouragedme to join the volleyball team. Hewas the only one that came tocheer me on at practices andgames; I quit the team after threemonths. When I was 16 years old,he handed me the car keys, eventhough I was scared of other driv-ers. When I was 18 years old, myfather encouraged me to go outand get a job, even if I was afraidof rejection.

In the Holy Quran, it states: “TheLord has decreed that you worshipnone save Him alone, and behavebeneficently towards parents. Ifeither or both of them should at-tain old age while you are alive,say not ‘ugh’ to them, nor chidethem, and speak kindly to them.Lower to them the wing of humil-ity out of tenderness and pray:Lord have mercy upon them asthey brought me up when I waslittle. (17:25)”

I believe that fathers are thebackbone and support of a family.A father is someone you will al-ways be able to rely on. Any fearor doubt that pops up into yourhead, your father can relieve it.Fathers have this magical abilityto make sure everything is safe andsound.

Reflect this Father’s Day andthink about the support he has of-fered you and the sacrifices he hasmade for you just to see a smileon your face.

Loving daughter,Saba Amjad

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WEEKDAYS • SATURDAYS • EVENINGS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CAREMET LIFE, DELTA, BCBS/CAREFIRST, & UNITED CONCORDIA PROVIDER

41stAnnual Antique Car Show

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Sponsors and Partners: J.C. TaylorInsurance, Bratton’s Antique Auto Parts,George’s Automotive Restorations andFairfax County Park Foundation.

•More than 400 antique and classic cars on display•Live music by Jumpin’ Jupiter and The New Old Time String Band•Kid-friendly activities in the children’s tent•Flea market with over 50 vendors•Buy the car of your dreams at the car corral•Tour the first floor of the historic 1794 home

Sunday, June 15 • 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Sully Historic Site • Chantilly, VA

703-437-1794$10/adult, $8/senior, $6/child

Come join us in Lorton, Virginia on June 20 - 21Meadowood Recreation Area • 10406 Gunston Road

Friday Preview, 2pm - 7pm • Saturday Adoption, 8am - 4pmAdoption by First Come, First Served

Directions: From I-95, take exit 163 for Lorton and VA-642. At the endof the exit, travel East on VA-642 briefly (.4 of a mile if you’re comingfrom the North and .2 of a mile if coming from the South). At the lightintersection for Lorton Market St., turn right. There will be a grocerystore and strip mall on your left. At the light intersection for Route 1,continue on straight ahead. This will put you on Gunston Cove Road,

which changes to Gunston Road/VA-242. In about 2 miles you’ll passthe main entrance to the Meadowood Recreation Area on your right.Don’t turn here, rather continue on another half of a mile. You’ll turnright through a gate onto a dirt drive. If you use Google Maps,Mapquest, or other GPS, you can use these coordinates as your desti-nation and it will take you right to the location: 38.670731,-77.190827

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date,time, location, description and contact forevent: phone, email and/or website. Pho-tos and artwork welcome. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks be-fore event.

THROUGH JUNEExtravaCATza! Entire month of June.

Tuesdays-Fridays noon-7 p.m.,Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FairfaxCounty Animal Shelter, 12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.A celebration of cats and kittens withreduced $10 adoption fees. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter, or call 703-830-1100,ext. 2.

THURSDAY/JUNE 12Civil War Lecture. 7 p.m. at the

Centreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. “Battle of FortStevens, July 1864,” by author andhistorian Benjamin Cooling. Call 703-830-2223.

English Conversation Group. 7 p.m.at the Chantilly Regional Library,4000 Stringfellow Road. PracticeEnglish with other students. Call 703-502-3883.

eBook Help. 7 p.m. at the ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Get eBook questions answered.Bring a tablet or digital reader andlibrary card. Call 703-502-3883.

FAIDAY/JUNE 13Blood Drive. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the

Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway,Fairfax. Visit redcrossblood.org orcall 1-800-RED CROSS for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 14Memorial Race and Fun Run. 8:30

a.m. at Franklin Middle School, 3300Lees Corner Road, Chantilly. First“Born to Run” 5k Memorial Race andFun Run in honor of the late teacherJannine Parisi. $30+ for 5K, $15+for 1K goes towards an educationfund for Jannine’s two daughters. Toparticipate, register atwww.prraces.com. Volunteersneeded, contact Assistant PrincipalBryan Holland at [email protected].

English Conversation Group. 3:30p.m. at the Centreville RegionalLibrary, 14200 St. Germain Drive.Practice English with other students.Call 703-502-3883.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. 10 a.m.Fair Oaks Public Safety Center,12300 Lee Jackson MemorialHighway, Fairfax. Celebrate thecompletion of a major expansion ofthe facility to better serve the public.Call 703-691-2131 for more.

MONDAY/JUNE 16ESL Book Club. 7 p.m. at the

Centreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Adults learningEnglish meet to discuss a bookchosen by the group. Call 703-830-2223.

TUESDAY/JUNE 17English Conversation Group. 10:30

a.m. at the Chantilly RegionalLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Practice English with other students.Call 703-502-3883.

School Physicals. 6-8 p.m. atCentreville High School, 6001 UnionMill Road, Clifton. $50. To register,visit www.fcps.edu/supt/activities/atp and click the Sports Physicals

(PPE) link. Download and completephysical form at www.fcps.edu/supt/activities/atp/docs/VHSL_PPE_March2013.pdf.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 18Republican Women of Clifton. 7

p.m. Fairview Elementary School,5815 Ox Road, Fairfax. TomMcDevitt and others will discuss“How to Develop Your PersonalNarrative - That Intrigues, Persuadesand Motivates Others.” $5 donationat the door. Visit cliftongop.com.

THURSDAY/JUNE 19English Conversation Group. 7 p.m.

at the Chantilly Regional Library,4000 Stringfellow Road. PracticeEnglish with other students. Call 703-502-3883.

SATURDAY/JUNE 21eBook Help. 2 p.m. at the Chantilly

Regional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Get eBook questions answered.Bring a tablet or digital reader andlibrary card. Call 703-502-3883.

MONDAY/JUNE 23ESL Book Club. 7 p.m. at the

Centreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Adults learningEnglish meet to discuss a bookchosen by the group. Call 703-830-2223.

TUESDAY/JUNE 24English Conversation Group. 10:30

a.m. at the Chantilly RegionalLibrary, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Practice English with other students.Call 703-502-3883.

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1 7904 OAKSHIRE LN ............ 6 .. 6 .. 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ... $1,495,000 .. Detached .... 5.00 ...... 22039 ........... THE ENGLISH HILLS ....... 04/30/14

2 12812 HOLLY GROVE CT .... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ......... FAIRFAX ......... $1,180,000 .. Detached .... 0.85 ...... 22033 ............ OAK HILL ESTATES ........ 04/16/14

3 3447 PRESERVATION DR ..... 6 .. 5 .. 0 ......... FAIRFAX ......... $1,175,000 .. Detached .... 0.16 ...... 22031 ........... PICKETT’S RESERVE ....... 04/11/14

4 5744 DAINGERFIELD WAY .. 4 .. 4 .. 2 .. FAIRFAX STATION... $1,040,000 .. Detached .... 7.76 ...... 22039 ................. BEAUMONT ............. 04/11/14

5 9306 CASTLE HILL RD ........ 4 .. 4 .. 1 ..... SPRINGFIELD ........ $927,000 .. Detached .... 0.25 ...... 22153 .. BELMEAD AT SOUTH RUN CROSSING04/11/14

6 6614 SMITHS TRCE ............ 5 .. 4 .. 1 ..... CENTREVILLE ........ $875,000 .. Detached .... 0.60 ...... 20120 ............... VIRGINIA RUN ........... 04/22/14

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While most people crave a good night’ssleep, it remains a dream for many.A bedroom that is both chic and com-fortable can help the overworked find

that restful slumber.“A bedroom should be a retreat from the hectic

lives so many of us live,” said Sharon Kleinman ofTransitions by Sharon Kleinman in Potomac, Md.

Local interior designers like Kleinman say acces-sories and tweaks can turn a bedroom into a luxuri-ous retreat. These changes, tastemakers say, don’trequire major overhauls, just a few design ideas.

Seating in the bedroom offers a place to relax otherthan the bed. “Everything depends on the size of theroom,” said Julie Sproules, an interior design fac-ulty member at The Art Institute of Washington inArlington. “A nice option is have a reading nook withcomfortable seats, good lighting and perhaps a smalltable.”

Kleinman said, “If you have theroom, it’s always nice to have aseating area — even if it’s just onecomfortable chair and ottoman,”she said. “Create yourself a placeto kick back and read or relax with-out having to be in bed.”

Accessorize the bedroom seatingwith a cozy throw. “They add asplash of color to a chair or chaise,”said Victoria Sanchez of VictoriaSanchez Interiors and Victoria at Home in Old TownAlexandria. “You can use a throw to take the chilloff.”

A place to get dressed is also ideal. “A bedroomwith a dressing area and good lighting is very con-venient,” said Sproules. “I have a closet in my bed-room with two doors that open, so when I open mydoors I have my clothes, jewelry and mirror in a placewhere I can see them. I can get dressed in the morn-ing without disturbing my boyfriend.”

If there is enough space in the bedroom, Sproulesalso recommends a vanity with a mirror, proper light-ing and a stool without arms so it’s easy to turn from

one side to the other when getting ready.A dish or bowl for storing personal items is also

helpful on a nightstand or dresser. “I have a bowl formy earrings when I forget to take them off beforegoing to bed,” said Sanchez. “For men, it could be aplace to drop keys instead of dropping them on thedresser and possibly damaging the wood.”

When it comes to lighting, Sanchez recommendskeeping it soft. “A beautiful lamp next to the bedwith a nice shade that will filter light is the first thingI would recommend,” she said.

To create a restful retreat, Kleinman often forgoespatterns, “but maximizes lots of different textureslike linen, silk, mohair, velvet and chenille.”

Preferred color palettes are warm but not too brightor glaring. “I like soft bronze with powdery blues,silvery grey and creams or varying shades of brownand beige punctuated by accents of light teal,” shesaid.

WHEN IT COMES TO ACCESSORIZING a bed,Kleinman says less is more. “Don’t overdo it on thepillows. I layer the bed with no more than three rowsof pillows. You want the bed to look inviting. Toomany pillows just become a hassle and the bed losesits elegance.”

Kleinman’s ideal bed includes a row of bolsters orextra-large king shams followed by three Euro shamsand then one long rectangular accent pillow or two

smaller square accent pillows. “Ei-ther store the sleeping pillows ormake them the first row up againstthe headboard,” she said. “Rows ofsleeping pillows plus all the deco-rative pillows are just too much.”

The decorative accent pillowshelp create a polished look. “Itcould be lumbar, a bolster, to unifythe whole look,” said Sanchez. “Itcould be monogrammed or beaded.

It could be the one fancy pillow that you splurge on,but also a decorative pillow that will never have ahead on it.”

When it’s time to turn down the bed at night,Kleinman suggests storing the decorative pillows inan upholstered storage bench near the bed.

Finally, control the amount of light that filtersthrough the windows. “I prefer floor-length draper-ies that are lined with ‘bump,’ which is a heavy felt-like lining, or blackout lining,” said Kleinman. “Mostof my clients prefer blackout lining. Keep the drapessimple and not too fussy. Heavy cornices or valancesare distracting and they dilute that feeling of calm.”

Designers offersuggestions for decoratingthe perfect bedroom.

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When coordinatedwell, pillows cancreate an invitingbedroom. Too manypillows however,can be cumbersome.

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Chantilly’s Jazz & Pizzazz Sizzles Chantilly High’s 28th annual Jazz &Pizzazz was May 28-31.

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Chantilly ShowStoppers perform “Wings.”Natalie Plummer sings“The Lonely.” The a capella “Bright Lights, Bigger City.”

The Chantilly Jazz plays, “Howdiz Songo?” Singers in colorful robes reach for the sky.

Performing Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl.”Ani Iyer wowed the crowdon drums.

The finale was the energetic “Fame.”

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The Chantilly baseball team didn’t take longto seize control of the 6A North region cham-pionship game, setting the stage for a piece

of program history.Facing McLean on June 6, the Chargers scored nine

first-inning runs on their way to a 12-0 victory atChantilly High School. With the win, the Chargerscaptured their first region championship in programhistory.

“We’ve been in this gamebefore,” said ninth-yearChantilly head coach KevinFord, whose Chargers lostto Lake Braddock in the2008 region final, “and itjust feels so much better onthis side of it.”

Chantilly jumped onMcLean starting pitcher Charles Groppe for nine runsin 2/3 of an inning, capped by Mike Sciorra’s three-run homer to left. The Chargers totaled eight hits inthe opening frame, including two each for Sciorraand Eason Recto.

After losing to Oakton, 5-1, in the Conference 5championship game, Chantilly averaged eight runsin four region tournament games, twice scoring indouble digits.

“I think our guys have really gotten to have betterapproaches at the plate,” Ford said. “I think theOakton game might have opened our eyes back upthat we can’t just walk up there against a really goodpitcher …”

Westfield Girls’ LaxReaches State Final

The Westfield girls’ lacrosse team defeatedBattlefield 18-6 on Tuesday in the 6A state semi-finals. The Bulldogs will face Conference 5 foeOakton in the state championship game at 6 p.m.on Saturday, June 14 at Lake Braddock Second-ary School.

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“It’s just very cool to think of all the great teamsand great players that have come through Chantilly,”Sciorra said. “To be the first [team] to [win a regiontitle], it’s great to be part of that history.”

Recto and Grant Bain each had two hits for theChargers.

While the Chantilly lineup put up big numbers,starting pitcher Matt Hogle did his part on themound, tossing a four-hit shutout. The junior right-

hander walked two,hit one batter andstruck out five.

“To be honest, Ididn’t have my beststuff today,” Hoglesaid, “but I gave 100percent of what I hadtoday.”

Hogle is Chantilly’sNo. 3 starter, but pitched like the staff ace on Friday.

“He’s had probably not as good a season as he’dlike,” Ford said. “He’s thrown a couple really goodgames and some other times not as good. He’s keptworking at it and it just felt really good to have himthrow like that, finish the game, because he deservesit. He’s never gotten down, he’s just kept fighting.”

Hogle is part of a Chantilly pitching staff, includ-ing fellow starters Recto and Austin Margarida, whichallowed just one run in four region tournamentgames.

Chantilly will host 6A South region runner-upCosby in the state semifinals at 7 p.m. on Friday, June13 at Robinson Secondary School.

“We’ve been in this gamebefore, and it just feels somuch better on this side of it.”

— Chantilly baseball coach Kevin Ford

6A North region final on June 6, with Oakton win-ning 14-11. Oakton also defeated Westfield 13-7in the conference tournament championship gameon May 23, but the Bulldogs got the best of theCougars during the regular season, 13-10, on April4.

Westfield qualified for the state tournamentwith a 17-16 win over defending state championMadison in the region semifinals on June 4. Madi-son had not lost to a Virginia public school since2012.

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Touch a TruckThe Sully District Police Station and the

Chantilly Regional Library have teamed upto present the second annual Touch ATruck.ºThis free event is set for Saturday,June 14, from 1-4 p.m., outside the libraryat 4000 Stringfellow Road in Chantilly. Andthese aren’t toy trucks and cars – childrencan get an up-close look at the real thing.

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Cabaret forReema, June 14

The annual Remembrance Cabaret forWestfield High grad/Virginia Tech victimReema Samaha is this Saturday, June 14,at 7 p.m. at Westfield, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd.in Chantilly. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a si-lent auction and bake sale that continueduring intermission.

It’s an evening of singing, dancing, com-edy and fun and is a free event, but dona-tions are welcome. Attendees may contrib-ute to The Reema J. Samaha MemorialScholarships http://www.cfnova.org/schol-arships/other-scholarships/reema-j-samaha-memorial-scholarship and/or toAngel Fund www.angelfundva.org. Thoseunable to attend the Cabaret may still do-nate at www.angelfundva.org/donate/.

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Book Signings of Aviation andSpace Related Books.12-5 p.m.Boeing Aviation Hangar Udvar-HazyCenter in Chantilly. Author CraigDuehring and Others signing “TheRavens.” Admission is free, parking is$15. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/book-signings for more.

Bouncin’ Babies. 3 p.m. ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Rhymes, songs, stories andactivities for babies up to 11 monthswith adult. Call 703-502-3883.

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Children. 11 a.m. Udvar-HazyCenter, 14390 Air and SpaceMuseum Pkwy., Chantilly. A readingfrom “Astronaut Handbook,”presented by Megan McCarthy. Free.Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/things-to-do/story-times.cfm for more.

PJ Library Book Buddies. 2 p.m.Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Stories and funthat relate to Jewish culture,traditions and holidays. Enjoymovement and crafts along withstories. Age 2.5-5 with adult, siblingswelcome. [email protected] of theJewish Community Center ofNorthern Virginia for more

Lego Block Party. 7 p.m. ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Legos provided; come show offbuilding skills. For children in grades3-6. Call 703-502-3883.

FRIDAY/JUNE 20Opera Performance. 7:30 p.m.

Providence Presbyterian Church,9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax.Umberto Giordano’s Andrea Chénier,set in the late 18th century.Riverbend Opera’s production hasmore than 35 singers, accompaniedby a small orchestra, with projectedEnglish surtitles. $25, $15 students.Visit http://riverbendopera.com.

Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date,time, location, description and contact forevent: phone, email and/or website. Pho-tos and artwork welcome. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks be-fore event.

ONGOINGArt Gallery: Panolia. June 14-Aug. 2.

7 p.m.-midnight. Epicure Cafe, 11104Lee Highway, Fairfax. A collection ofpaintings and mixed media work bylocal artists, curated by TheBunnyman Bridge Collective. Freeadmission, one item purchaserequired. Visit www.epicurecafe.orgorwww.facebook.com/TheBunnymanBridgeCollective.

D-Day: Normandy 1944. Steven F.Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air andSpace Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. Amovie about D-Day and those whogave their lives. Free. For info andshowtimes, visit www.si.edu/Imax/Movie/133.

Special Summer Hours. 10 a.m.-6:30p.m. through Sept. 1. Steven F.Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air andSpace Museum Pkwy., Chantilly.Special summer hours. Free. Formore, Call 202-633-1000 or visithttp://airandspace.si.edu/visit/extended-hours.cfm.

Fairways-Fore-FREEdom. ThroughSept. 1. 3 p.m. Westfields Golf Club,

13940 Balmoral Greens Ave., Clifton.Military golf program in honor of thearmed forces. Only for those withvalid with military ID. $29 - $69.Visit www.marriottgolf.com, or call703-631-3300.

FRIDAY/JUNE 13Union Mill Elementary Flag Day. 9

a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. UnionMill Elementary,13611 SpringstoneDrive, Clifton. Kindergarten studentsat Union Mill Elementary host a FlagDay celebration. Kindergarteners willperform patriotic songs, narrationand poetry, as well as join 5th and6th grade chorus students for aperformance. Contact Jackye Toth [email protected] for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 14Become a Pilot Day. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390Air and Space Museum Pkwy.,Chantilly. See nearly 50 DifferentAircrafts. Weather permitting, Pilotsmay allow people in their cockpits.Free. Visit http://becomeapilot.si.edufor more.

Plant Clinic. 10:30 a.m. ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Master gardeners with providehorticultural tips, information,techniques and advice to homegardeners. Call 703-502-3883.

Anniversary Car Wash. 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Parking lot at the Sully Stationpool, 5101 Sequoia Farms Drive,Centreville. A car wash to kick of the2014 NVSL swim season, and the25th anniversary of Sully Station.

Book Signings of Aviation andSpace Related Books.12-5 p.m.Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly.Admission is free, parking is $15.Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/book-signings for more.

Touch a Truck. 1-6 p.m. ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Educational public safety eventwith a variety of vehicles for childrento explore and learn about. Mr.KnickKnack performs, along with thejazz band and robotics team fromChantilly High School. Call 703-502-3883.

PAWS for Reading. 3 p.m. ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Read aloud for a 15-minutesession with a therapy dog. Bring abook or choose one from the library.For ages 5-12. Call 703-502-3883.

Remembrance Cabaret for Reema.7 p.m. at Westfield High School,4700 Stonecroft Blvd. Doors open at6 p.m. for silent auction and bakesale. Performance is free, butdonations are welcome to supportthe Angel Fund,www.angelfundva.org, or the ReemaJ. Samaha Memorial Scholarships.

SUNDAY/JUNE 15Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Sully Historic Site, 3650 HistoricSully Way, Chantilly. More than 400classic vehicles fill the groundsincluding cars available for purchase.Enjoy live music from the New OldTime String Band and old-fashionedtoys and games are available for kids.$6-$10. For more call 703-437-1794.

Book Signings of Aviation andSpace Related Books.12-5 p.m.Boeing Aviation Hangar Udvar-HazyCenter in Chantilly. Author DonThomas signing “Orbit of Discovery.”Admission is free, parking is $15.Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/book-signings for more.

Fathers Day Barbeque. Noon-6 p.m.Westfield Marriott WashingtonDulles, 14750 Conference CenterDrive, Chantilly. The whole familywill enjoy all-you-care-to-eat grilledsteaks, chicken, draft beer and otherpicnic favorites along with fun lawngames such as bean bag toss andladder ball. $55 for adults, $19 forchildren 10 and under. To makereservations call 703-818-3520 orvisit opentable.com.

MONDAY/JUNE 16Hidden Pond Nature. 2 p.m.

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Discover and

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