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Enjoying Braddock Nights

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Burke NeighborhoodCelebrates July 4th

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Participating in July 4th parade (from left) Supervi-sor John Cook (R-Braddock), Fairfax County Sheriff

Stacey Kincaid, Board of Supervisors Chairman Sha-ron Bulova and Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41).

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Obituary

Local cable television pro-ducer Ingrid Parris-Hicklin was awarded a

2018 Silver People’s TellyAward for her cable televisionshow “Ingrid’s World.” Theshow is produced at FairfaxCounty’s own nonprofit cablenetwork, Fairfax Public Accesswww.fcac.org.

Parris-Hicklin’s show,“Ingrid’s World,” gives theviewer the opportunity to seethe world through a positivelens and be inspired. Using atalk show format “Ingrid’sWorld” inspires the viewer toget involved. The 28-minute

show launched in January 2013serves as a vehicle to spotlightcommunity heroes and rolemodels. Guests have includedexperts in medicine, philan-thropy, business, music, andeducation. Seewww.ingridsworld.org andYouTube channel “Ingrid’sWorld, LLC” for more informa-tion.

The Telly Awards are the pre-mier awards honoring videoand television across all screensestablished in 1979. The TellyAwards receive more than12,000 entries from all 50states and five continents.

Ingrid Parris-Hicklin

Local Television Producer WinsTelly Award for Cable Show

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Crash in Clifton InvestigatedFairfax County Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating a

collision that injured three teenagers. Detectives believe speed was afactor. Officers responded to Fairfax Station Road near Colewood Es-tates Road around 1:55 p.m. July 10 for the report of a single carcrash. A 2005 Jeep was traveling westbound on Fairfax Station Roadwhen the car left the roadway and hit a tree. Two of the teens weretaken to the hospital by helicopter with life-threatening injuries. Thethird teen was taken to the hospital by ambulance — according toFCPD Media Relations Bureau.

Marjorie Hough Heinlyof Burke died on July1, 2018. Born Feb. 11,

1939 and raised in Ithaca, N.Y. Agraduate of Bradford Junior Col-lege, she had a successful careeras a real estate agent in NorthernVirginia. Predeceased by belovedhusband John L. Heinly; lovingmother of John M. Heinly; sisterof Susan Hough of Florida andElizabeth Masters of New Jersey.Also survived by many nieces andnephews. Viewing on Saturday,July 21, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. atDemaine Funeral Home, 5308Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA22151. Interment at a later datein Ithaca, N.Y. Memorial donationsin memory of Marjorie can be

made to the Lewy Body Demen-tia Association, Inc.

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The FairfaxCounty Boardof Supervisors

appointed John S. But-ler as the county’s nextFire and Rescue Depart-ment chief. He succeedsChief Richard Bowers,who retired in April.Butler’s appointment iseffective Sept. 1.

Butler has been withthe Howard County, Md. Department of Fire andRescue Services since 1993 and was appointedchief in 2014. He began as a firefighter-paramedicin Howard County, rising through the ranks toserve in a variety of roles with that department,including as battalion chief, emergency medicalservices chief and administrative chief. In addi-tion to his firefighting experience, Butler servedin the U.S. Marine Corps for 21 years, includingtwo combat tours.

“After an extensive search including a commu-nity engagement process, Fairfax County ispleased to appoint Chief Butler to the position ofFairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief,” said FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors Chairman SharonBulova. “He will have the opportunity to lead anelite world-renowned department and I look for-ward to working with him.”

During his tenure in Howard County, Butlerexpanded services, hired the most diverse

firefighter/paramedic trainee class in thedepartment’s history, helped establish the first andonly local affiliate of the International Associa-tion of Women in Fire and Emergency Services(iWomen), established numerous communityoutreach programs, led the construction of sev-eral fire stations and improved service deliveryand response times.

“We had a number of strong candidates, how-ever, Chief Butler demonstrated the leadership,vision and communications skills that will moveour excellent Fire and Rescue Department for-ward,” said County Executive Bryan Hill. “Hisproven experience and successful leadership atthe helm of a large department will continue tostrengthen our culture and contribute to a posi-tive future for the department.”

Butler holds a Master of Science in manage-ment from Johns Hopkins University and a Bach-elor of Arts from the University of Baltimore. Heis a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Ex-ecutive Fire Officer Program and holds a certifi-cate from Harvard University’s John F. KennedySchool of Government Leadership in Crisis Pro-gram. He is a member of the International Asso-ciation of Fire Chiefs Human Relations Commit-tee and Maryland’s Emergency Medical ServicesBoard and is a 2014 recipient of Johns HopkinsUniversity’s Global Achievement Award for hishumanitarian work in Africa.

He will receive an annual salary of$201,878.77.

Butler Appointed Chief ofFire and Rescue Department

Burke Scout Passes First ClassScout Board of ReviewConnor Alford of Troop 1131, Patriot District, NationalCapital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America located at St.Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Burke, completedhis First Class Scout Board of Review. Connor is a risingseventh grader at Lake Braddock Secondary School.Pictured with Connor is his mother, Christa. Connor’sfather is a US Army Officer. The Alfords live in Burke.

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he Olde Forge/SurreySquare neighborhoodheld traditional Independence Day Parade.

Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) ledthe parade riding in the convert-ible of Paula and David McKinney,followed by other cars decked outfor Independence Day and con-cluding with many neighborhoodchildren on their bicycles. TheMcKinneys along with DonnaFricas, Steve Sheffield, Terry andChristopher Shashaty and OwenZentner also provided and orga-nized more than 800 flags to linethe neighborhood during Indepen-dence Day. They repeat this tradi-tion for Veterans Day and Memo-rial Day.

Elected officials join neighbors in celebrating July 4th.

Del. Eileen Filler-Corn(D-41) led the paraderiding in the convert-

ible of Paula andDavid McKinney.

Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Fairfax CountySheriff Stacey Kincaid at the parade.

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Opinion

On July 5, the SafeVirginia Initiative(SVI) hosted its firstNorthern Virginia

event, “Beyond Thoughts andPrayers,” at the All Dulles AreaMuslim Society Center in Sterling.

In keeping with the title, theevent focused on communities offaith’s response to gun violence, aswell as violence in general. Rep-resentatives from Muslim, Jewish,Sikh, Catholic and Quaker com-munities addressed the assembledcrowd, while a number of mem-bers of the House of Delegates lis-tened to the varied concerns ofthose assembled. Attendees camefrom all sides of the firearms de-bate, from members of Moms De-mand Action to members of theVirginia Citizen Defense League.

The program began with a num-ber of faith leaders discussing howtheir faith dictates how to respondto violence and gun violence in

particular. Next, various questionswere posed to the audience abouthow they would like to see offi-cials respond to gun violence,what laws were sufficient andwhat should be changed.

Members of the crowd discussed“gun free zones,” firearm carry inplaces of worship, and whether ornot faith leaders should speakabout methods to prevent gun vio-lence from the pulpit. The eventended with an “open mic” for au-dience members to speak aboutwhat the General Assembly can doto reduce gun violence movingforward.

Just a few weeks following theParkland tragedy in Florida, the

Speaker of the Virginia House ofDelegates announced the forma-tion of a bipartisan Select Commit-tee on School Safety. While thecommittee’s formation was consid-ered historic, it was announcedthat the select committee wouldnot address gun violence nor dis-cuss potential legislative solutionswith regard to guns. Following thisannouncement, the House Demo-cratic Caucus formed the Safe Vir-ginia Initiative (SVI). The SVI isorganizing events between Mayand October of this year relatedto gun safety. These events willcontinue to occur throughout Vir-ginia and will include public in-put. Prior events have included a

town hall focusing on inner cityviolence in Richmond and a panelon the nexus of mental health andgun violence in Lexington.

The Safe Virginia Initiative is co-chaired by Del. Eileen Filler-Corn(D-41) and Del. Kathleen Murphy(D-34) and includes the followingregional co-chairs: Del. John Bell(Northern Virginia), Del. ChrisHurst (Southwest), Del. DeloresMcQuinn (Metro Richmond) andDel. Marcia Price (HamptonRoads). The group will work withexperts from the Office of the Gov-ernor, the Office of the AttorneyGeneral, local leaders from bothparties and law enforcement todraft policy proposals for the nextlegislative session.

“I appreciated the opportunity tohear from a diverse group ofpeople on how to best curb andcombat gun violence,” said Filler-Corn. “This is the whole point ofthe Safe Virginia Initiative, wewant to hear from everyone, be-cause only by finding commonground can we move forward in asubstantive manner on these is-sues. I look forward to continuingthis conversation across the Com-monwealth over the next fewmonths,” she added.

Those interested in followingthe activities of this working groupcan like the “Safe Virginia Initia-tive” page on Facebook or follow@svi_va on Twitter.

Safe Virginia Initiative Looks‘Beyond Thoughts and Prayers’The ADAMSCenter eventfocuses oncommunities offaith’s responseto violence.

From right: Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (speaking) and Del-egates Kathleen Murphy, Rip Sullivan, Wendy Gooditis,Danica Roem, Mark Levine, Jennifer Boysko, Kathy Tran,David Reid, Vivian Watts, Ken Plum and Karrie Delaney.

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To the Editor:In light of the humanitarian cri-

sis on the border, high school stu-dents were not able to sit back andwatch people struggle and suffer.Virginia teenagers, Tarina Ahuja,Perrin McHugh, and Bee Hyland,organized a rally titled “Rally toReunite” that took place in frontof the ICE building in Fairfax.

The event was full of inspira-tional speakers and performers,loud chants, colorful signs, and apervading message that the peopleare watching and refuse to staysilent. The speakers includedRajwant Singh, president ofEcoSikh; Mansimran Kahlon, thevice chair of the 10th DistrictDemocratic Committee in PrinceWilliams County; and a musicalperformance by Gurl Music.

The enthusiasm was contagious.Cars, pedestrians, and cyclistswould stop to cheer and showtheir support for the cause creat-

ing a larger sense of unity and soli-darity with the separated families.Throughout the day, speakers andorganizers emphasized the needfor both adults and young peopleto vote.

According to these youngpeople, civic engagement, no mat-ter your age, is the key to creatinga government that we can beproud of. The students empha-sized that having young peopleinvolved is what will bring ourcountry forward. They empha-sized that youths have new ideas,new perspectives and also will bethe ones with solutions in the fu-ture. Many people have told thesestudents that young people do notbelong in politics, but they holdstrong in their belief that the voiceof their generation is valuable andsomething that is necessary consid-ering our current political climate.

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Rally organizers, from left: Bee Hyland, 17, Leesburg;Tarina Ahuja, 16, Ashburn; and Perrin McHugh, 17,McLean.

Teenagers Organize‘Rally to Reunite’

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Lake Braddock SecondarySchool Family, Career andCommunity Leaders of

America (FCCLA) joined morethan 7,500 FCCLA student leaders,members, and advisers at theOmni Hotel at the CNN Center inAtlanta, Ga., June 28 - July 2 toparticipate in the annual FCCLANational Leadership Conference(NLC).

The conference provided LBSSFCCLA students opportunities forlistening to inspiring speakers, at-tending learning sessions, compet-ing on the national level, and net-working with other leaders. Thetheme of this year’s conferencewas “Inspired by FCCLA,” whichinspired attendees to discover theunlimited possibilities within theirreach while exploring career op-portunities, developing leadershipskills, and growing personallywhile making difference in theirfamilies and communities.

James Brandow and EmmaSachs from Lake Braddock Sec-ondary School FCCLA participatedin one of 30 Family and Consumer

Sciences related CompetitiveEvents offered at NLC, includingSTAR (Students Taking Actionwith Recognition) Events and theFCCLA/LifeSmarts KnowledgeBowl.

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Lake Braddock Students AttendedNational Leadership Conference

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Home LifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

Along with sunshine and longer days, summeroffers an array of design opportunities. Frombackyard barbecues to brunch in the garden,

the right decor can add a touch of flair to a midsum-mer gathering.

Designing a table with the vibrant colors of sum-mer fruit creates an air of liveliness, says interiorBridget Francis of Colors by Bridget. “Watermelon,blueberries and strawberries are plentiful now, so ifyou’re serving them you can use those colors as abase for your tablescape,” she said. “Think zinniasand red roses with white serveware.”

Limiting a tablescape to two or three colors lendssimplicity to a design, advises Francis. “For example,I use light blue and white dishes with white tabletable linens,” she said. “I add floral arrangementswith white and pale pink roses and blue hydrangeas,some white votives, and voila, a crisp, clean summertable.”

When creating those dinner party arrangements,make sure the height of the flowers is low so thatguests can see and talk to each other, advises AmandaMertins of Patina Polished Living. “Flower arrange-ments are supposed to be a lovely addition to thetable, not an irritant because they’re blocking yourview,” she said. “I just love a beautiful arrangementthat you can look down and see, and that everyoneat the table can enjoy. Right now hydrangeas androses are big. When we make arrangements we’readding rosemary and lavender for a touch of green.”

“Etched glass hurricanes are a beautiful additionto a table setting,” said Todd Martz, owner of Homeon Cameron. “They create a lovely ambiance for anoutdoor setting and let you stay outside longer toenjoy the stars and fireflies.”

Be it a frosty margarita or a glass of tart lemon-ade, infusing summer drinks with summer foliageadds warm weather appeal to a gathering. “Think ofa few rose petals floating in a pitcher of sangria orsprigs of lavender in a pitcher of lemonade,” saidFrancis. “It not only looks and smells great, but theflowers can infuse the drink with a subtle hint offlavor.”

In fact, Francis says that summer blooms can be

incorporated into meal prep. “I think that a cake withsimple white icing, decorated with pink roses andblue hydrangeas is the epitome of summer elegance,”she said. “I also use a pastry squeeze pen to makeflower designs for cupcakes. You can use the pen tosqueeze whipped cream to make flower toppings forice cream. It’s especially pretty when they are thesame flowers that are in your centerpiece.”

“For additional table accents, add a decorative shellor accessory to hold down napkins,” said Martz. “Tryplacing a tray in the center of the table to keep allthe dining essentials in one place, making it easierto bring them out and take them in.”

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By Mike Salmon

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The Braddock Nights concert se-ries lives on since then-Supervi-sor Sharon Bulova started itnearly 10 years ago, and the

beat goes on throughout the summer. Tokick off the series this year, the “Main StreetCommunity Band” filled the pavilion at LakeAccotink last Friday with big band soundsof the summer.

The concert began with a medley of BeachBoys tunes, led by conductor Geoffrey K.Seffens. “You just can’t beat that to startyour summer,” he said at the end of themusical rendition.

The band went into a 1925 baseball songcalled “The National Game,” and continuedfor the next hour to an enthusiastic crowd.The band sounds were occasionally inter-rupted by the train that flew by about 100yards from the pavilion, but no one seemedto mind.

The emcee was Meghan Walker who is amember of the Friends of Lake AccotinkPark. She unveiled this year’s officialBraddock Night’s tee shirt which she re-ferred to as a “collectors item.” Some mem-bers of the audience were wearing lastyear’s tee shirt.

Walker is a supporter of the lake and isfollowing the county decision to dredge itor not.

It’s filling up with silt carried into the lakeby storm water drains and creeks. BraddockNights “wouldn’t be the same without thesunset over the lake,” she said.

“Carol the Mom,” as she called herself,was watching her daughter Sharon, whoplayed clarinet in the band. Sharon startedon clarinet back in elementary school andcontinued into high school at Lake BraddockSecondary School, and then into college.“She just enjoys it, she enjoys the comraderyof the band,” she said.

On a bench down by the water, MeganHuber was reading her book, but withinearshot of the band. She is a Vienna resi-dent that had driven her friends who werein the band. “A perfect spot, I had no ideathis was here,” she said.

Next Friday at Lake Accotink, it will bethe sounds of Karl Stoll and the DangerZone. There is another Braddock Nightsconcert series every Friday at Royal Lake inFairfax.

Concerts ScheduleBraddock Nights shows are at Lake Accotink Park, 7500

Accotink Park, Springfield, or Royal Lake Park, 5344Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Showtime is 7:30-8:30 p.m.

❖ Lake Accotink ParkFriday, July 6: City of Fairfax - Main Street Community Band

(ConcertBand)Friday, July 13 Karl Stoll & The Danger Zone (Rock, Blues)Friday, July 20 BG & The Mojo Hands (Blues, Swing,

Rockabilly)Friday, July 27 Marian McLaughlin Ensemble (Chamber, Folk)Friday, Aug. 3 Empty Bottle String Band (Old-time, String Band)Friday, Aug. 10/2018 The Ragbirds (Folk, Roots, Pop)Friday, Aug. 17 City of Fairfax Band - Alte Kameraden German

Band(German)Friday, Aug. 24 St. Stephens United Methodist Church Youth Band❖ Royal Lake Park

Friday, July 13 Gina DeSimone and the Moaners (Blues,Swing)

Friday, July 20 BG & Laura Lea & Tripp Fabulous (Party Rock,Cover Band)

Friday, July 27 Natty Beaux (Swing)Friday, Aug. 3 Veronneau (World Jazz)Friday, Aug. 10/2018 Frankie Addison BandFriday, Aug. 17 Thrillbillys (Roots)Friday, Aug. 24 Mars Rodeo (Rock)

Enjoying Braddock NightsLake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.

Springfield residents Laura Binz with husband Chrisand daughter Cecily jamming to the sounds of theMain Street Community Band.

Big bandsoundsfrom theMainStreetCommu-nity Band.

Meghan Walker holds the official 2018 BraddockNights tee shirt.

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CAMPYouth Arts Summer Camps. At

Workhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Road, Lorton. Multiplesessions available for ages 3-17.Themes include Doodle Tots (ages 3-5), Visual Arts Explorers (ages 6-10),Fine Arts Innovators (ages 11-13),Summer Arts Intensive for YoungAdults (ages 14-17), Short Film, andGame Design. New Music andTheatre Camps include Let’s PlayGuitar Camp, Vocal Arts Camp,Performing Arts Summer CampChallenge, and Experimental TheatreProject Camp. Visitwww.workhousearts.org.

Summer Bible Camp. Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 9 a.m.-noon atHarvester Presbyterian Church, 7800Rolling Road, Springfield. Sail awayto Summer Bible Camp for rising 1stgraders through 6th graders. Free.Register at www.harvesterpca.org orcall 703-455-7800.

“The Wizard of Oz” PerformingArts Camp. Through Aug. 3, 8:30a.m.-3 p.m. at Truro AnglicanChurch, 10520 Main St., Fairfax. Cityof Fairfax Theater Company offers afour week camp will present a TheWizard of Oz - Young Performers’Edition at the conclusion of a four-week summper camp for ges 7-13.Tuition: $800. Aftercare available.Visit www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org.

Summer Drama Camp. Through Aug.3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lanier MiddleSchool, 3801 Jermantown Road,Fairfax. City of Fairfax TheaterCompany offers its TraditionalSummer Drama Camp with weeklong sessions in July and August. TheSummer Drama Camp teacheschildren to create a stagedperformance at the end of each week.$170 per camper for any one-weeksession, $600 per camper for all foursessions. Visitwww.fairfaxcitytheatre.org forweekly themes and registration.

FRIDAY/JULY 13B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3,

4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoyfree coffee, entertaining callers, afriendly atmosphere, $1,000guaranteed jackpot, treasure chestprogressive raffles, and good foodavailable for purchase. All proceedsgo to purchasing fire and rescueequipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.comor call 703-273-3638.

Movies Under the Moon: ET – theExtra Terrestrial. 8 p.m. at VanDyck Park, 3740 Old Lee Highway,Fairfax. Enjoy a night under the starsin Van Dyck Park with family andfriends with a movie for all ages toenjoy. Free admission, bring chairsand blankets.

SATURDAY/JULY 14United States Army Chorus. 3 p.m.

at Westwood Baptist Church onSaturday, 8200 Old Keene Mill Road,Springfield. The United States ArmyChorus performs a free alumniconcert. This concert brings together60 years of alumni from “Pershing’sOwn” to perform giants of the choralliterature. Free and open to thegeneral public. Visitwww.usarmyband.com/chorus/the-us-army-chorus.html.

Japanese Obon Festival. 3-9 p.m. atEkoji Buddhist Temple, 6500Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station.Celebrate with Japanese drumming,a Hawaiian band, participate intraditional Japanese dancing allwhile enjoying traditional Japanesefood and desserts such as chirashi,yakisoba, huli huli, daifuku. There

will also be children’s games, achallenge course, and vendors sellingauthentic Japanese items. End theevening by lighting a candle in theJapanese garden to remember aloved one who has passed away. Freeadmission. Visitekojiobonfestival.weebly.com or call703-239-0500.

Mount Vernon Nights. 7 p.m. atWorkhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Road, Lorton. This seriesof free, public concerts features avariety of musical performancesreflecting Fairfax County’s diversity,culture and community spirit. Bring apicnic dinner and a blanket and enjoyone of Fairfax County’s specialsummer traditions. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/mt-vernon-nights.

Stories of the Stars. 8:30-9:30 p.m.at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road,Fairfax Station. Stroll with anaturalist along the lakeshore atBurke Lake Park and learn about theconstellations. An astronomicalnaturalist will identi–fy the stars, andthere will telescopes for use. Theevening concludes with a campfireand s’mores. For participants age 3-adult. $6 per person; chil–dren mustbe accompanied by a registeredadult. Call 703-323-6600 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake.

SUNDAY/JULY 15Virginia’s Indian Heritage. 3-4 p.m.

at Pohick Regional Library, 6540Sydenstricker Road. Dr. KarenneWood of the Virginia Indian Program(Virginia Foundation for theHumanities) will present her researchon the history and culture ofVirginia’s Native American peopleand communities. Free. Visitwww.burkehistoricalsociety.org.

Hooray For Hollywood. 7:30-9:30p.m. at Richard J. Ernst CommunityCultural Center Theater, 8333 LittleRiver Turnpike, Annandale. Enjoy anevening of popular movie themespresented by the Reunion MusicSociety, Inc. and the NVCC-Annandale Campus, under thedirection of Christopher Johnston.Adults, $15; students w/ID, $10;NOVA students w/ID free; children12 and under, free. Free parking. Call703-569-0973 or visitwww.eventbrite.com and search

“Hooray for Hollywood.”

TUESDAY/JULY 17Farm to Fairfax Market. 10 a.m.-2

p.m. at Old Town Square, 10415North St., Fairfax. The market, willbe producers-only – meaning that allvendors at the market may only sellwhat they raise on their farms ormake from scratch using localingredients as much as possible. May-September, weather permitting. Call703-385-7893.

Erin’s Epic Stories. 10:30 a.m. at OldTown Square, 10415 North St.,Fairfax. A variety of children’sactivities and entertainment in OldTown Square at the pergola,Tuesdays June-August. Weatherpermitting. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/old-town-square.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 18Springfield Nights. 7 p.m. at Burke

Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, FairfaxStation. Featuring: The DavidKitchen Band (Pop/Rock). Bring apicnic dinner, blankets, your dog,and lawn chairs and relax withfriends and family. Beer and foodwill be available for purchase. Call703-451-8873.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY/JULY 18-19Studio Ghibli: Tales from

Earthsea. Wednesday, 7 p.m.(Japanese with English subtitles);Thursday, 11 a.m. (English dubbed)at Angelika Film Center – Mosaic,2911 District Ave., Fairfax. TheAngelika Mosaic will featureanimated films from the celebratedStudio Ghibli praised for theiroriginality, stunning animation, andambitious storytelling. All tickets areregular admission. Visitwww.AngleikaFilmCenter.com.

THURSDAY/JULY 19Evenings on the Ellipse with

Memphis Gold. 5:30-7 p.m. at theFairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway,Fairfax. The Evenings on the Ellipsesummer concert series is a family-friendly event featuring a wide rangeof musical genres. Paradise SpringsWinery and The Winery at Bull Run

will be providing complimentarytastings; glasses of wine and fullbottles available for purchase. AFarmers Market (2:30-6:30 p.m.) willalso be on site selling fresh fruit andsavory snacks. Rain or shine. Free.Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Burke Historical Society. 7 p.m. atGeorge Mason Regional Library,7001 Little River Turnpike,Annandale. Burke Historical Societymember Mary Lipsey will speakabout the story of Mount Vernon andhow it was saved by the MountVernon Ladies’ Association. Lipseyhas a new book. Visitwww.mlhbooks.com.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 19-22“Suessical the Musical.” Thursday

and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30(child/sensory friendly) and 7:30p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. at Church ofthe Nativity, 6400 Nativity Lane,Burke. “Oh, the thinks you can think”when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characterscollide and cavort in a musical caper.Friendship, loyalty, family andcommunity are challenged andemerge triumphant in this colorfulstory full of teachable moments.Adults, $10; $8 seniors and students,$8. Visit www.nativityburke.org/nativityparish/summer-theater-ministry/.

FRIDAY/JULY 20B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3,

4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Allproceeds go to purchasing fire andrescue equipment. Visitwww.fairfaxvfd.com or call 703-273-3638.

SATURDAY/JULY 21Pet Adoption Event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

at Pet Supplies Plus, 11054 LeeHighway, Fairfax. Find a new foreveranimal friend with the help of theCity of Fairfax Animal Control andAnimal Shelter. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/government/police/programs/animal-control/adopt-a-pet.

Mount Vernon Nights. 7 p.m. atWorkhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Road, Lorton. This seriesof free, public concerts features avariety of musical performances

reflecting Fairfax County’s diversity,culture and community spirit. Bring apicnic dinner and a blanket and enjoyone of Fairfax County’s specialsummer traditions. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/mt-vernon-nights.

Stories of the Stars. 8:30-9:30 p.m.at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road,Fairfax Station. Stroll with anaturalist along the lakeshore atBurke Lake Park and learn about theconstellations. An astronomicalnaturalist will identi–fy the stars, andthere will telescopes for use. Theevening concludes with a campfireand s’mores. For participants age 3-adult. $6 per person; chil–dren mustbe accompanied by a registeredadult. Call 703-323-6600 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake.

SUNDAY/JULY 22Animals in the Shallows. 8-9 a.m. at

Lake Accotink Park, 7500 AccotinkPark Road, Springfield. Explorers age8-adult will search for animals thatcall the littoral zone home. Snakes,fish, turtles and insects all rely onthese lake shallows to survive. Catchand release animals found in thisprogram. $6 per person; childrenmust be accompanied by a registeredadult. Wear shoes that can getmuddy and wet. Call 703-569-3464visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink.

Discover a World of Animals. 1-1:45 p.m. and 2:15-3 p.m. at HiddenOaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St.,Annandale. In the “AnimalsUnderground” program at HiddenOaks Nature Center, children age 2-5will investigate who lives in the dark,damp world under the forest floor.Learn about moles, earthworms,termites and other creatures of thesoil. $6 per child; children must beaccompanied by an adult. Call 703-941-1065 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden-oaks.

Reading Circle. 1-4 p.m. at the FairfaxStation Railroad Museum, 11200Fairfax Station Road, FairfaxStation.The Fairfax Station RailroadMuseum will host two 45-minuteReading Circle sessions of theCaldecott Medal winning book,“Locomotive.” One session will beginat 1:15, the second at 2:30. All craftsupplies included with admissionfees. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2;4 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call 703-425-9225.

Vegetable Plant Clinics. 4-6 p.m. atFranconia Park, 6432 Bowie Drive,Springfield. Focus will be onplanning a fall vegetable garden.Fairfax County Master Gardeners willadd a focus on vegetable gardeningto their Plant Clinic program.Sponsored by Virginia CooperativeExtension. Contact the VCE FairfaxCounty Master Gardener Help Deskat 703-324-8556.

TUESDAY/JULY 24Farm to Fairfax Market. 10 a.m.-2

p.m. at Old Town Square, 10415North St., Fairfax. The market, willbe producers-only – meaning that allvendors at the market may only sellwhat they raise on their farms ormake from scratch using localingredients as much as possible. May-September, weather permitting. Call703-385-7893.

Erin’s Epic Stories. 10:30 a.m. at OldTown Square, 10415 North St.,Fairfax. A variety of children’sactivities and entertainment in OldTown Square at the pergola,Tuesdays June-August. Weatherpermitting. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/old-town-square.

Caricuture drawing byCarol Zeitlin’s student inDrawing Camp.

Art Camp with Carol Zeitlin campers explore watercolorpainting.

Art Camp 2018 in BurkeRegistration is Open for “Art Camp 2018 in Burke” for 5-8 year olds, 8 years and up. One-week sessions take place Mon-

day-Friday, July 16-20, and July 23-27. Camp is held through Burke Centre Conservancy at the Woods Community Center,10100 Wards Grove Circle, Burke. Second location is Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Call in-structor at 703-250-6930 or visit www.czartlessons.com for more. Camps include:

❖ Fine Arts & Crafts Camp (8 and older) – $142 plus $25 supply fee.❖ Drawing Camp (8 and older) – $142 plus $25 supply fee❖ Drawing Plus Color & Craft Fun Camp (5-8 years) – $120 plus $20 supply fee


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By Mike Salmon

The Connection

It’s hard to turn down junk food, andwhen the rock band “JunkFood,”showed up to kick off the summerconcert series, called the Evenings on

the Ellipse, families, county employees andwine connoisseurs munched on some junkfood and sipped wine on the lawn at theFairfax County Government Center.

JunkFood is a cover band out of Manassasand kicked the show off with a few familiartunes to set the mood, including“Kryptonite,” by 3 Doors Down, “Melt withYou,” by Modern English, and “What I Got,”by Sublime.

Relaxed was the theme, and when theband started with a lengthy sound check,no one seemed to mind. The singer, BartHarris, set the tone. “Rock bands don’t starton time,” he said. Harris was joined by DanAnderson on lead guitar and vocals, BobbyCurtis on bass, and Mark Spivey on drums.

Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsChairman Sharon Bulova was there to getthe show started.

“It creates a wonderful sense of commu-nity,” she said.

The bands are chosen by the FairfaxCounty Park Authority and throughout theseries at the government center, there is avariety of musical genres.

Sue Floyd and Bob Ward shared a blan-ket and bottle of wine from The Winery atBull Run, the wine supplier for the event.“Very good,” Floyd said, referring to thewine and/or band. It was hard to tell.

Jessica Smithberger came down from heroffice in the center and shared a blanket onthe lawn with Hayden Nier of Centreville.She works in the Fairfax County solid wastemanagement office. “It’s really easy and niceto come down for a concert,” she said.

Evenings on the Ellipse is one of manyconcert series happening throughout FairfaxCounty this summer, and many are spon-sored by district supervisors all over thecounty.

Every Thursday at the government cen-ter, in a spot called the “backyard,” thereare bands through the end of August. Toget to the backyard, go in the front door ofthe government center, down the staircase,and out on the lawn in the back is wherethe shows are held. This spot is in the shadeand close to a door, just in case late after-noon thunderstorms arrive. “If it gets tooawfully hot or rains, we move inside,”Bulova said.

The “backyard” of the center was relaxed during the show. The wine from The Winery at Bull Run was flowing in the audience.

Having Fun at Government CenterJunkFood Kicksoff the Eveningson the Ellipse.

More InformationWHAT:Evenings on the Ellipse Summer ConcertsWHEN:Every Thursday, July 5 – Aug. 30, 2018TIME:5:30 – 7 p.m.WHERE:Fairfax County Government Center Backyard12000 Government Center Pkwy, FairfaxPERFORMANCES:July 12: The Beat Hotel (Mardi Gras Swamp

Funk)July 19: Memphis Gold (Blues)July 26: Tartan Terrors (Celtic)Aug. 2: The Gibson Brothers (Bluegrass)Aug. 9: Robin and Linda Williams (Folk)Aug. 16: Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms

Orchestra (Big Band)Aug. 23: Russikye Musikanti (Russian Folk Mu-

sic)Aug. 30: The United States Air Force ‘Celtic Aire’

(Celtic)

Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova kicked off the concertseries at the government center.

JunkFood playeda majority of

cover tunes forthe Fairfax

crowd.

Photos by

Mike Salmon

The Connection


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CentralSpringfield LittleLeaguers HonorVeteransOn Thursday, July 5,members of the CentralSpringfield Little LeagueAll-Star teams and theirfamilies arrived early atReagan National Airportto greet an Honor Flightfrom Central Missouri.The flight carried morethan 100 veterans intown to visit the monu-ments. The CentralSpringfield Little Leaguemembers gave them awarm welcome thankingthem for their service toour country. For moreinformation on how youcan greet an HonorFlight visit https://honorflightdca.com/.

Electrical Mal-function CausesWest SpringfieldTownhouse Fire

On Friday, July 6, at 10:13p.m., units were dis-patched for a reported

townhouse fire in the 8800 blockof Surveyors Place in the WestSpringfield area of Fairfax County.

Units arrived on scene of a two-story, middle unit townhouse withfire showing from the rear of thehome. Crews discovered a fire inthe basement that extended to theupper floors. The fire was quicklybrought under control. There wereno reported firefighter or civilianinjuries.

There were seven occupantshome at the time of the fire. Twoadult occupants saw smoke com-ing from the backyard deck mo-ments before the smoke alarmsounded. One occupant called911. All occupants self-evacuatedthe townhouse prior to fire andrescue arrival.

Fire Investigators determinedthat the fire was accidental in na-ture and started under the back-yard deck.

The cause of the fire was a mal-function with the air conditionerunit. An arc event occurred, whichsubsequently ignited nearby com-bustibles.

Seven occupants were displacedbecause of the fire. Red Cross as-

Photo courtesy Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Damages as a result of the fire wereestimated to be $193,750.

sistance was offered and accepted.Damages as a result of the firewere estimated to be $193,750.

Approximately $30,000 of thattotal is the result of fire damageto a townhouse next door.


Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

I knew we had family in Argentina. I knew that one of my maternal grandfather’s

younger brothers, Simon, had immigrated from Eastern Europe to South America in the early 1900s.

I knew, or thought I knew, that someone from his family – removed or not, I never know, had

in Florida in the ’80s and ’90s. But until recently, neither my brother Richard nor myself had ever met any of these distant – double entendre-intend-ed – relations. Well, that ended on Wednesday, June 27, in Union Station at 5:55 p.m.

There outside Gate “G” my wife, Dina and I stood holding a sign with my cousin’s name on it: Eduardo Blacher (my middle name is Blacker). He

earlier that morning and then boarded a south-

now of Massachusetts) with whom Eduardo has corresponded and visited over the years, had

pretty good idea of his general appearance. Along -

dent the familial connection would be made. And so it happened a bit after 6 p.m. as he

walked through the gate into the station looking around for someone he’d never seen. We cautious-ly saw one another and then immediately hugged and kissed and said: “Great to meet you!”

Eduardo’s English was pretty good so we were able to coordinate our exit from the station where, once outside, we met my brother, Richard, who had been sitting in his car waiting for our appear-ance. As soon as he saw us, he got out of his car and quickly walked over to Eduardo and likewise

family).When my widowed mother died in 2008, Rich-

ard and I felt orphaned, so to speak. Our parents, as in most families, were the keepers of the family faith. Having both been born 10 years before “The Great Depression,” they knew the family history dating back to before the turn of the century. When they died (in 2006 and 2008, respectively), their knowledge and memories died with them. It was a palpable loss that Richard and I still feel.

We are lucky though; my cousin Ronnie (my mother’s niece) has lots of family information and has become our go-to resource for all things Blach-er/Blacker. She facilitated this much-anticipated visit (Eduardo is seeing her next).

To try and put Eduardo’s visit in some context; in the 10 years since my mother’s passing, given the ages of the surviving family members in the United States with whom we’re in touch, we’ve not really gained any family members, let alone con-nected with an entire line of cousins going back to before World War I.

Eduardo has three children, four grandchildren, a sister in Israel and parents, both of whom are their mid-80s still alive and well. In familial fact, his father is my grandfather’s nephew and knows lots more about my grandfather than I ever did, and has knowledge of the Blacher/Blacker family going back over 125 years as well in and out of our respective countries.

Given the pogroms and the Holocaust, for many Jewish people my age, a treasure trove of family history/knowledge like this was thought to

For three days, until Eduardo’s departure Sun-day morning, we rarely left one another’s side. In

photos, exchanged email addresses, talked nearly non-stop about everything, downloaded WhatsApp which we’ll enable us to message each other in the future, and together on Friday night lit the Shabbos candles and together prayed in Hebrew.

I can’t really express how I feel other than to say I’ve been crying while I’ve been writing this column. And it’s the best cry I’ve had in years.

A Relative Unknown

Submit civic/community announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos andartwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, atleast two weeks before event.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Fairfax-Falls Church Community

Services Board’s Merrifield Center offers anew stand-up information kiosk. Part of a pilotproject, the new feature aims to improve thecustomer service experience and decrease waittimes for individuals who are seeking mental(behavioral) health services. To check in,individuals respond to five simple questions,then the CSB’s Patient Track software alertsstaff. Based on clinicians’ schedules andavailability, as well as the needs of the client,individuals are triaged and seen by the nextavailable staff member. For more information onavailable services, call the CSB at 703-383-8500(Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). In anemergency 24/7, call CSB Emergency Services at703-573-5679 or the Fairfax Detox Center at703-502-7000 (TTY 703-322-9080).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDHaven of Northern Virginia is committed to

offering, support, compassion, information andresources to the bereaved and seriously ill.Volunteers provide individual and group supportto those suffering from a loss. Volunteers mustparticipate in a 30 hour training. Training willbe offered in October 2018. To volunteer, callHaven at 703-941-7000.

Assistance League of Northern Virginia, avolunteer nonprofit, invites community membersto join the organization to participate in itsReading Express program. Volunteers provideone-on-one tutoring to first grade studentsduring the school year. To learn more contactVP Membership Mary Gronlund [email protected] or Program Coordinator LynnBarron at [email protected].

THURSDAY/JULY 12Story Time: Perspective Taking. 10-11 a.m. at

The Parent Resource Center Library, 2334Gallows Road, Entrance 1 - Room 105, DunnLoring. This Story Time will highlight books andactivities to support perspective taking in youngchildren. Perspective taking is an evidence-basedexecutive functioning skill that forms the basisfor children’s understanding of their parents’,teachers’, and friends’ intentions. Registration islimited and required for children ages 4-6 andtheir parents. Visit www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-resource-center formore.

SUNDAY/JULY 15Public Input Deadline. The Fairfax County

Department of Transportation (FCDOT) isconducting a study to better understand howpeople get around the Franconia-Springfieldarea of Fairfax County on the Fairfax Connectortransit network. Complete a survey to helpFCDOT better understand transportation-relatedneeds and issues. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/franconia-springfield-optimization to complete the survey.

TUESDAY/JULY 17Story Time: Making Connections. 10-11 a.m.

at The Parent Resource Center Library, 2334Gallows Road, Entrance 1 - Room 105, DunnLoring.

Making Connections is at the heart of learning. ThisStory Time will highlight books and activities tosupport this evidence-based executivefunctioning skill in young children. Registrationis limited and required for children ages 4-6 andtheir parents. Visit www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-resource-center formore.

RSVP Senior Volunteers. 3:30-4:30 p.m. atLorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway,Lorton. RSVP Northern Virginia will hold aseminar on senior volunteerism. The one-hourevent is free and open to anyone 55-years-old orbetter.

RSVP, the region’s largest volunteer group forseniors and retired people, providesindividualized support to those seeking serviceopportunities in and around Fairfax County,Arlington County and the City of Alexandria.Visit www.rsvpnova.org or call 703-403-5360 toregister.

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