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By Teresa Carandang

When Burke resident CorazonSandoval Foley retired in 2007,she decided to dedicate her time

to serving the Fairfax County community.Foley who is Filipino-American, docu-mented and shared the history of Filipinosand Asian Americans in Fairfax throughnumerous publications. She also establishedthe Burke/West Springfield Senior Centerwithout Walls, providing services for seniorcitizens in her district.

For Foley, it was important to rememberone’s Asian American “heritage and cultureas part of the overall story of America.” Af-ter Foley retired in 2007, she joined thecommittee writing the book, “FairfaxCounty Stories, 1607-2007,” commemorat-ing the founding ofJamestown with per-sonal stories of Fairfaxresidents. When shepointed out therewere no Asian Ameri-can contributions, shewas asked to write thestories of the growingAsian American com-munity. This led to the establishment of theFairfax County Asian American HistoryProject with Foley as the project leader. Withthe support of Fairfax County, and ahardworking group of volunteers who docu-mented the stories of Fairfax immigrants,the project was completed in two years.Foley wrote and published “The FairfaxCounty Asian American History Project: AContemporary History Honoring 143 Yearsof Asian Residents in Fairfax County” in2010. Foley wrote and published morebooks but her favorite was the one shewrote to honor her father who died in 2004,“Sandoval Stories, 1760s-2013: FilipinoAmerican Odyssey from Iloilo, Palawan,Manila to Fairfax County, Virginia.”

After several conversations with fellowseniors, Foley recognized the need for a se-nior center when they continuously askedfor facilities nearer their homes. Foley thenorganized the Burke/West Springfield Cen-ter Without Walls. At that time, the Spring-

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Corazon Foley performing with members of the Burke Springfield SeniorCenter Without Walls.

Serving Burke andCommunities Beyond

field District wasthe only districtwithout a perma-nent buildingdedicated to se-niors. Togetherwith FairfaxCounty officials,they found a cre-ative solution bytapping churchesand libraries to

be venues for various senior activities likeyoga, self-defense, tai-chi, Qi-gong, Zumba,ballroom dancing, line dancing, hula, andfolk dance.

Foley considers her Filipino identity im-portant. “Our family has tried to respect andmaintain our heritage and traditions here

in Fairfax County,”she said, addingthat when her sonwas married theyobserved Filipinorites by adding thetraditional veil,cord and coin cer-emonies but alsoincluded a bagpipe

ceremony, a nod to her daughter-in-law’sIrish roots. Foley thinks that this is repre-sentative of Fairfax County’s diverse com-munity where there’s an “interesting min-gling of traditions.”

Foley’s outstanding community servicewas recognized with numerous awards.This includes Lady Fairfax 2009, the Meritof Citation in the Citizen of the Year Awardsin 2012 for Fairfax County citizens and morerecently, the Virginia Foundation for Womenin 2017 as one of the Virginia Women inHistory.

When asked about the importance of be-ing Asian American, Foley said, “they havetaken up their responsibilities in contribut-ing to the prosperity and strength of ourAmerican community.” She added, “ourAsian American history also encourages usto strengthen the American tradition of free-dom and equality — making real the Inde-pendence Declaration that all men are cre-ated equal.”

Roundtable and ExhibitCorazon Sandoval Foley will be a speaker at the

roundtable discussion, “Fairfax’s Asian PacificAmerican Story” at Historic Blenheim on Sunday,Oct. 14 at 2 pm. After the discussion, a tour of thetraveling exhibit will follow at the Fairfax Museumand Visitor Center.

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are not supported, the economy is impacted.Later in life, Cook said, “They’re not able tobe a full participant in our society, ourneighborhoods, in our community.” If sucha large portion of our population is so nega-tively impacted, then all of us are feeling

that impact whether we know it or not.”

DEL. EILEEN FILLER-CORN (D-41)sponsored bills dealing with campus sexualassault, and even though earlier versionsdid not pass, the last bill became a driving

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Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34)shared her personal story: “It’staken me a long time to standhere and say that I am a survi-

vor. I was a victim of sexual assault in col-lege, so I understand what Dr. Blasey hasbeen saying. This is the first time in publicI’ve ever said this. You are the first peopleI’ve ever admitted this to. I know what it’slike to hide. I know what it’s like to knowthat people probably won’t believe you ifyou tell them.”

She was speaking at the Fairfax Countypresentation “Make the Call” in recognitionof Domestic Violence Awareness Month2018. The Thursday, Oct. 4 presentationoffered personal perspectives from fiveFairfax County leaders at the hour-longevent.

Presenters addressed domestic violencein their own way, either as moderate TomGoodwin said, “by telling a story because itis in the interest of advancing understand-ing of the dangers and challenges posed bydomestic violence, or whether it is to ad-vance public policy.”

The county’s 2017 campaign “LookAgain” helped the public recognize thatdomestic violence occurs between peopleof all ages, races, ethnicities, creeds andstatus, Goodwin said.

The 2018 campaign, “Make the Call” wasa “logical continuation which would featurenot only the 24-hour hotline number 703-360-7273 but also information on how vic-tims react and who has become sufficientlyengaged and involved.”

The presentation was planned by thecounty’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Ser-vices and Domestic Violence Prevention,Policy & Coordinating Council.

BRADDOCK DISTRICT Supervisor JohnCook emphasized domestic violence is notsomeone else’s issue. It impacts a signifi-cant portion of the population.

One in four women and one in seven menare victims of abuse, and “then there arethe children,” he said. Whenever there is avictim of domestic violence, Cook noted,there is also a perpetrator. A quarter of thepopulation is impacted by domestic vio-lence.

“Children, even if they’re not directly therecipient of violence, by being in a homewhere there is violence, by observing vio-lence, because they are young, even infantshave been proven to have lifelong impacts,”said Cook. “If we don’t help early and now,we will see them again in the criminal jus-tice system; we’ll see them in the humanservices system.”

This month the county launched an ini-tiative to help children recover from domes-tic violence. Cook said if children involved

force in the passage of a Memorandum ofUnderstanding between campus law offi-cials and law enforcement agencies.

Filler-Corn said she helped sponsor HB1343 dealing with campus sexual assaultsand requiring reporting to the local Com-monwealth Attorney. According to Filler-Corn, although that bill and the languagewere rolled into another bill, “the entirelanguage was actually incorporated andsigned into law.”

Bill HB 659, which Filler-Corn sponsoreddid not focus on punishment but rather pre-vention through Family Life Education. Thecurriculum incorporated age-appropriate,evidence-based learning centered on do-mestic violence, healthy relationships,sexual assault, and the meaning of the word“consent.” Although Bill HB 659 passed,Filler-Corn said the words “meaning of con-sent” were stripped out. However, in 2017she introduced a bill, one of the first in thecounty to pass which actually codifiedteaching the meaning of consent in a fam-ily life education.

MURPHY SAID, before sharing her per-sonal story, that much of her focus in thelegislature had been on guns and gettingguns out of the hands of domestic abusers:“Statistics are too clear that guns in theirhands mean victims can be killed.”

Murphy sponsored a bill to make the sec-ond conviction for domestic abuse a felony.However, it failed she said because it wouldhave cost the Commonwealth $15 million.“Why is that possible? Because there wereover 11,000 men or people convicted forthe second time of violent domestic abuse,”Murphy said.

In sharing that she is survivor of sexualassault, Murphy said her experience ech-oed other victims of domestic and sexualassault: the fear of not being believed; want-ing to hide; social attitudes as the abuser isseen as charming by others; and the factthat assault can happen to anyone.

“I’m here because of the bravery of thatwoman [Dr. Christine Blasey Ford]. It’s con-tagious … I believe when we stand together,side by side; when we look at our past andcan acknowledge what happened, and wecan say it, out loud, ‘We are victims of abuse,domestic violence … we demonstrate brav-ery. We also demonstrate we can move for-ward and win … And that is why I stronglysupport all of the efforts to prevent gun vio-lence toward victims of domestic abuse andwhy I want to support Eileen’s many billsfor keeping our campuses safe for our chil-dren. And why I want people to understandthat you don’t have to be poor. ... I wantyou to know in this Sexual Assault and Do-mestic Abuse Awareness Month, there area lot of stories out there that have neverbeen told. That doesn’t mean they didn’t

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On Domestic Violence: ‘Make the Call’“Stop domestic violence and sexual assault for your friend, your neighbor, yourself.”

Photos by Mercia Hobson/The Connection

“I encourage everyone here to make the call,” said Fairfax County Sher-iff Stacey A. Kincaid during the Fairfax County panel presentation inrecognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018. “I was a wit-ness; I was a victim; I am a survivor. It happened to me, it could happento you.”

“Domestic Violence affects peoplefrom all walks of life,” said Super-visor John C. Cook (R-Braddock)after the panel presentation. “Iadmire the courage of theseelected officials who shared theirvery personal experiences in aneffort to help others throughawareness and reducing stigma.”

Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34),shared, for the first time, that sheis a survivor of sexual assault. “Iwant you to know in this SexualAssault and Domestic AbuseAwareness Month, there are a lotof stories out there that have neverbeen told. That doesn’t mean theydidn’t happen.”


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5K Race for Missing,Exploited Children

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children will hold theinaugural “Have You Seen Me?” 5K in Fairfax Corner on Sunday,Oct. 14. This will be a timed race to raise both funds and aware-ness for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.The 5K will begin at 8 a.m. at Fairfax Corner, 4100 MonumentCorner Dr. Fairfax.

The entry fee is $35 which includes a t-shirt and post-racesnacks. There will also be a 1K fun run that will be $10 or free ifyou have a family member running in the 5K. Online registrationwill close on Friday, Oct.12 at 8 p.m. You can get more informa-tion and register at www.haveyouseenme5k.org/

Performing Arts AuditionsStudents from the Musical Theater Actor’s Studio at the Fairfax

Academy will host three Fall Showcases, this Thursday-Friday,Oct. 11-12, at 7 p.m. They’ll be in Fairfax High’s black box the-ater, and tickets are $10 at the door. Students will perform theirpersonal, college-audition packages for various performing-artscolleges, while educating the audience about their experience withthis process. Students will lead interactive discussions and elabo-rate on how the Academy class prepares them for these audi-tions, while also teaching them the business of performing arts.

Wine Social Supports ProgramsAssistance League of Northern Virginia is hosting a fall

fundraising event — A Wine Social — on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018from 1 to 4 p.m. at Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates FordRoad, Clifton. The area residents are invited to join the event andexperience a piece of history in this family-run winery. Cost perticket $25, includes two glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres. Bas-ket raffle tickets also available for purchase. Tickets available atthe door. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s children’s programs.For more information or to purchase tickets in advance contactKaren Amster by email: [email protected]

Celebrate Superhero SaturdayIn recognition of everyday Superheroes, Springfield Town Cen-

ter has announced its partnership with Fairfax County’s Policeand Fire Departments. This event will be a celebration of the menand women who protect the community every day. SuperheroSaturday will kick off in Springfield Town Center’s Grand Courton Oct. 20, from 12-3 p.m. During the event, kids will be able totest their superpowers at a Superhero Training Station, make theirown superhero masks, play games, and meet a few of their favor-ite superheroes in person. Superhero Saturday is designed to rec-ognize and honor all the heroes who walk – or fly – among us. Allcitizens are encouraged to join in supporting and acknowledgingthe dedication and contributions superheroes make every day.“Who doesn’t daydream about having X-ray vision, being able tofly or tapping into super-human strength?” said Laura Feinschil,Marketing Director. “We’re dedicating an entire day to exploringwhat it means to be a superhero.” Free and open to the public.

Help Free the TreesWorking on Alan Brown’s Eagle Scout and Hornaday Project -

boy scouts, friends and community volunteers will be removinginvasive vines and plants from an area of the South Run Park onSaturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-3p.m. These vines are choking native trees and plants. Please wearlong pants and long-sleeves, work gloves and sturdy work boots.

Directions to the work site at South Run Park:Turn into thepark from the Fairfax County Parkway;.take the second left intothe parking lot and park close to the porta johns. Hike back onthe gravel road towards the baseball fields. The work headquar-ters is on the third base side of the far ball field. To help, contactAlan Brown at [email protected].

By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

Dr. Joseph Sakran, a trauma surgeon at JohnsHopkins Hospital in Baltimore, was on callthe night before Fairfax’s anti-gun violence

event. By the time his shift ended, he’d worked 30hours straight.

Yet although he desperately needed sleep, he kepthis commitment to speak at the Sept. 23 Concertacross America to End Gun Violence. Besides caringdeeply about the topic, it was important to him be-cause that date was 24 years to the day when he wasshot.

It was Sept. 23, 1994, and Sakran was a studentat Lake Braddock High.

AFTER A SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME, there wasa violent fight and a shooting elsewhere in Burke,and he just happened to be in the vicinity. “One sec-ond, you’re an innocent bystander; and the next,you’re collateral damage,” he said. “I wasn’t involved,but I got hit by a random bullet.”

Now, he said, “Probably the worst part of my job ishaving to talk to parents, sisters and brothers andtell them their loved one is no longer with them be-cause of senseless tragedy. Sometimes, the memo-ries of those loved ones are chiseled into my mind.And I think about what went through my parents’minds when they learned I was shot.

“When we think about what’s going on in our coun-try, we’re really facing a public-health crisis when itcomes to gun violence,” said Sakran. “And as Ameri-cans, we have both the possibility and responsibilityto ensure that we’re making communities safe forcitizens.”

In his job, he sees shooting victims daily; and re-cently, he worked on the people shot in the work-place incident in Aberdeen, Md. However, he said,“Mass shootings get lots of attention. But there areso many stories of shooting victims every day thatgo unreported, and their lives are just as important.

“No one ever thinks their community will be af-fected by gun violence,” added Sakran. “But the re-ality is that – while we don’t wake up thinking it’llhappen to us – we can’t be complacent.”

Also attending the anti- gun violence event wasFairfax resident Ken McMillon. He came to show hissupport because, growing up in Southeast Washing-ton, D.C., he’s lost friends and relatives as a result ofshootings.

“We’ve had so many incidents, and I started speak-ing out about gun violence in 1968 while I was astudent at Anacostia High School,” he said. “Some-one I knew showed my friend Cornell his gun in theboys’ room. He was bragging about his .25-caliber

automatic and thought he’d emptied the clip. Butthere was still one bullet in the chamber, and he ac-cidentally shot Cornell in the stomach. Cornell usedto sing and play piano with a group. But after that,he survived, but never sang again.”

Later on, said McMillon, “One of my cousins shotand killed his brother’s wife. I never associated withthem again. And another cousin, Marcus Green, wasalso shot and killed. He was outnumbered in a fight,and then another guy came up from behind and shothim in the head. My aunt and uncle were so dis-traught, my mother and I had to identify the body.”

Gun violence even informed McMillon’s choice ofcareer; he became a D.C. firefighter. “I chose the firedepartment, instead of the police department, be-cause firefighters don’t carry guns,” he explained.“Then, on my first call on my first day of active duty,we responded to a call where someone had gottenshot in the nose.”

AFTER THAT, came “Columbine and so manyshootings in D.C.,” said McMillon. “And untilNewtown, I didn’t think there was a voice for thevictims. But I joined with others in the CoordinatedAction Group – now called Concerned Citizens ofFairfax County – and thought, ‘Finally, we can effectchange.’” That entity has almost 100 members andis now part of Moms against Guns and the NorthernVirginia chapter of the Brady Campaign to PreventGun Violence.

He said the Sept. 23 event in Fairfax was impor-tant because, in the three or four days preceding it,there were “nine mass shootings in the U.S. whereat least four people were shot. And the mindset ofthe NRA has gone from caring about gun safety tothe proliferation of guns on the streets and theirowners’ so-called rights.

“They talk about ‘good guys with guns,’ but they’vedone little to help anyone else,” continued McMillon.“And many politicians have been bought and sold bythe NRA. So we have to make people more aware ofthe truth that guns aren’t a given right. But if youhave one, you must respect and honor human life.”

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Docents Needed. Sundays 1-4p.m. at the Fairfax StationRailroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road in Fairfax Station.Greet museum visitors and tellthem about the exhibits, themuseum and the its railroad andCivil War history. Training andorientation provided. Othervolunteer opportunities aregardening, publicity and exhibitplanning. Call 703-945-7483.

Haven of Northern Virginia iscommitted to offering, support,compassion, information and

resources to the bereaved andseriously ill. Volunteers provideindividual and group support tothose suffering from a loss.Volunteers must participate in a 30hour training. Training will beoffered in October 2018. Tovolunteer, 703-941-7000.

Assistance League of NorthernVirginia, a volunteer nonprofit,invites community members to jointhe organization to participate in itsReading Express program. Volunteersprovide one-on-one tutoring to firstgrade students during the school

year. To learn more [email protected] [email protected].

Volunteer Adult MentorsNeeded. Help assist theDepartment of Family Services’BeFriendA-Child mentoringprogram. The mentors provideopportunities for companionship,guidance and support to childrenwho have been abused andneglected, or who are at risk ofabuse and neglect. [email protected] call 703-324-4547.

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

SOBER-RIDE FOR HALLOWEENFree Sober Rides. Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 p.m.

through Sunday, Oct. 28, 4 a.m. Area residents,21 and older, may download Lyft to theirphones, then enter a code in the app’s “Promo”section to receive a no cost (up to $15) safe ridehome. WRAP’s Halloween SoberRide promocode will be posted at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 onwww.SoberRide.com. Valid for the first 1,500Lyft users who enter the code.

THURSDAY/OCT. 112018 Small Business Forum. 8:30 a.m.-2:30

p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.Visit Fairfax County’s annual Small BusinessForum (previously the Vendor Forum). Takeadvantage of learning from business experts andconnect with county procurementrepresentatives. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/small-business-commission/forum/2018 to register.

Post-Secondary Education Options - Coffeeand Conversation. 10 a.m.-noon at DunnLoring Center for Parent Services, 2334 GallowsRoad, Entrance 1 - Room 100, Dunn Loring. Inthis workshop hosted by FCPS Career andTransition Services, find information on post-secondary education options for students withdisabilities. Visit www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-resource-center toregister.

Gentle Yoga. 12:30-2 p.m. at Sentara SurgerySpecialists Comprehensive Breast Center, 8988Lorton Station Blvd., Suite 103, Lorton. Thisyoga protocol is facilitated by Pat FitzsimmonsRN, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, an instructorspecifically trained to work with cancer patientswho will adapt traditional yoga practices tomeet the physiological and psychological needsof cancer patients. No registration required. It is

recommended that participants dresscomfortably and bring a yoga mat, towel(s), andwater. Visit www.sentara.com for more.

Public Information Meeting. 7 p.m. atSangster Elementary School, 7420 ReservationDrive, Springfield. The Fairfax CountyDepartment of Transportation (FCDOT) willhold a public information meeting on the FairfaxCounty & Franconia-Springfield ParkwaysAlternatives Analysis and Long Term PlanningStudy. Presentation at 7 p.m., followed by aquestion and answer period at 7:30 p.m., andtime for public input activities at 8 p.m. Visit thestudy page at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/study/fairfax-county-parkway.

SATURDAY/OCT. 13Spiritual Gifts Workshop. 9:30-3 p.m. at Unity

of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Fairfax. Thisworkshop is an opportunity for to discoverhidden spiritual gifts and talents. BYO lunch(refrigerator and/or microwave available). Free(donations appreciated). Call 703-239-2471 orvisit www.eventbrite.com/e/spiritual-gifts-workshop-tickets-50920594870 for tickets.

TUESDAY/OCT. 16Lions Dinner Meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at

American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak St.,Fairfax. Lions Club meets the 1st and 3rdTuesdays of each month. Guests are welcome tolean about the mission of the Lions Clubs “WeServe,” meet club members and learn to helpserve the community. Free to first time guests.Email [email protected] or visitwww.fairfaxlions.org for more.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 17Planning for Successful Transitions. 1-3 p.m.

at 3953 Pender Drive, #100, Fairfax. Althoughthe goal for many people is to stay at home foras long as possible, there may come a day whenthis isn’t realistic or safe. Learn about ways to

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Opinion

If you plan to vote in Virginia, you shouldhop online now to check that you arestill registered to vote at your currentaddress. Nevermind that the last time

you went to the polls, you were able to vote.You should check again. Monday, Oct. 15 isthe deadline. Go to elections.virginia.gov orcall your local Elections Office. The FairfaxCounty Elections office at 703-222-0776.

If for any reason you didn’t vote on the lastElection Day or the one before that, and youmight have missed a possible postcard askingyou to confirm your residence, it’s importantto check that you are registered to vote. A Su-

preme Court decision specifi-cally allows states to move for-ward with purging voters un-der some relatively common

circumstances. Whenever names are purgedfrom a list, the likelihood of mistakes is present.Voting is so important, no matter what yourinclinations, this year. Check your registrationnow.

To determine whether eligible and registeredto vote in this election, visit the Virginia De-partment of Elections website atelections.virginia.gov/ or call Fairfax Electionsoffice at 703-222-0776.

To vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, 6 a.m.-7p.m. (General Election)

❖ Register/update address by: Monday, Oct.15. Or ...

❖ Request absentee ballot by mail by: 5 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 30. Or ...

❖ Vote early, in-person absentee, by appear-ing in person by 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3

Really, if you qualify for any of about 20 rea-sons to vote absentee, there is no reason towait until Election Day Nov. 6 to vote.

Early voting is already well underway.One of the 20 reasons is if you might be

working and commuting to and from home for11 or more hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.on Election Day. Check the Virginia Department

of Elections list to see if you are eligible: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.htmll

There are two ways to vote absentee, in-per-son and by mail. To do either, you should firstcheck your voter registration status to makesure it is up-to-date. If you vote absentee in-person you will fill out the application whenyou arrive at the in-person absentee location.

Early Voting Locations,Dates and Hours

Through Saturday, Nov. 3 at the governmentcenter, and Oct. 13-Nov. 3 at the satellite loca-tions.

Fairfax County Government Center, 12000Government Center Parkway, ConferenceRoom 2/3, Fairfax, VA, 22035

Until Oct. 12:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8

a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Oct. 15-Nov. 3, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7

p.m.Saturdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Satellite Locations are open Oct. 13 -Nov. 3

Weekdays: Monday thru Friday, 3 p.m. - 7p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sundays: Closed❖ Franconia Governmental Center, 6121

Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310❖ Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway,

Lorton, VA 22079❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Colum-

bia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003❖ McLean Governmental Center, 1437 Balls

Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center, 2511

Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306❖ North County Governmental Center, 1801

Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190

❖ Providence Community Center, 3001Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031

❖ Sully Governmental Center, 4900Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151

❖ West Springfield Governmental Center,6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152

Virginia Voter IDYou must show identification to vote. Accept-

able forms of valid identification: Virginiadriver’s license, Virginia DMV-issued photo ID,United States passport, Employer-issued photoID, Student photo ID issued by a school, col-lege, or university located in Virginia, OtherU.S. or Virginia government-issued photo ID,Tribal enrollment or other tribal photo ID, orVirginia Voter Photo ID card

Need a Photo ID?If you don’t have an ID, go to your voter reg-

istration office to get a free Voter Photo ID,even on Election Day. You will be required tocomplete an photo ID application, have yourphoto taken and to sign a digital signature pad.

Forgot your photo ID on ElectionDay?

If you get to your polling place without ac-ceptable photo ID, you can vote a provisionalballot. You will be given instructions on whatto do so your vote can count. A voter will haveuntil noon on the Friday following the elec-tion to deliver a copy of the identification tothe local electoral board or to appear in per-son to apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card.

For more information on voting inFairfax County:

Fairfax County Office of Elections12000 Government Center Parkway Suite

323, Fairfax, VA, 22035Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY 711Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725Email: [email protected] Officer Info: 703-324-4735, TTY

711For 24-hour recorded information call703-324-4700

Confirm your voter registration before Oct. 15;vote early if you qualify.

Check Voter Registration

Editorial

To the Editor:Thanks in part to the Fairfax

County Board of Supervisors,which recently passed a resolutionin support of Virginia’s ratificationof the Equal Rights Amendment(ERA), 2019 could finally be theyear that the ERA becomes law.

First introduced to Congress in1921, and then again in 1971, theERA ensures that “equality ofrights under the law shall not bedenied or abridged by the UnitedStates or by any State on accountof sex.” Since 1972, when the ERAwas approved by both the U.S.Senate and House of Representa-tives and sent to state legislatures,

37 states have voted for ratifica-tion. In order to amend the UnitedStates Constitution it is necessaryfor ratification by 38 states, mean-ing that we are only one stateaway from the ERA taking itsrightful place as the 28th Amend-ment to the U.S. Constitution.

Although the ERA should be —and for the most part is — a bi-partisan issue, this is not the casefor many lawmakers in Virginia.During a recent debate with Sena-tor Tim Kaine, Corey Stewart,Chairman of the Prince WilliamCounty Board of Supervisors,claimed the ERA to be “only goodfor litigators and lawyers” and

believes that ratification will leadto men suing to get into women’sathletic programs.

Loudoun County lawmakersdidn’t even get the chance to voteon a resolution in support of theERA, as Ralph Buona, Vice Chair-man of the Loudoun County Boardof Supervisors, wouldn’t allow thetopic to come to the Board for avote.

Even the General Assembly hasturned equal rights for women intoa partisan issue. Although ourstate Senate has passed multiplebills in support of the ERA, Repub-lican leadership in the House ofDelegates consistently refuse to

hold hearings on any bills address-ing the ERA.

In 2019, the Commonwealth ofVirginia has a tremendous oppor-tunity to make history. I hope thatall members of the General Assem-bly can work across party lines topass legislation ratifying the ERA.Let’s prove that not only is Virginiais for Lovers, but that Virginia isfor Lovers of Equality

Linda SperlingClifton

The author is a candidate forFairfax County Board of Supervi-

sors, Springfield District.

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By Marilyn Campbell

Though Halloween is still three weeksaway, the holidays are not far behind theghosts and goblins. Thanksgiving ushersin the start of a season of festive enter-

taining for family and friends. As the kitchen is of-ten a gathering place and command central forcelebratory gatherings, this is the time to give youreating space a pre-holiday spruce-up. Local designaficionados say there is still time to make upgradesto make a kitchen welcoming for guests and func-tional for the chef.

A refrigerator that is functional, spacious and styl-ish is at the top of the must-do list of Reston-basedinterior designer Rachel Grandin’s holiday kitchenspruce-up list. “With allof the delicious food thatwe make during the holi-days, it’s critical that wehave a space to store itsafely,” she said. “If yourrefrigerator doesn’t seemreliable, this is the per-fect time to replace it. Astainless steel Frenchdouble-door refrigeratorcan hold a large turkey and all of the sides, but moreimportantly it’s eye-catching and chic and will prob-ably be one of the first things guests notice whenthey enter your kitchen. It’s a quick way to give yourkitchen and updated look.”

Lighting is a critical element in any kitchen, ad-vises Potomac-based Anne Walker, “Changing a lightfixture might be the easiest and quickest way to makea big design statement before the holidays,” she said.“In a Potomac kitchen I designed, sea glass beadedpendant lights, which reference not only the shim-mering aqua glass backsplash tiles, but also the cus-tom Willem Smith bar stools with aqua leather seats.”

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the next level, says Alexandria-based interior de-signer Courtney Grace, “Right now, I see hardwoodand ceramic tile flooring as being on trend,” she said.“I just finished a kitchen for a client and we installedceramic tile that was actually made to look like wood.So she was able to get the look she wanted, but witha material that was more durable. New flooring canreally transform a space without the expense andthe time of total kitchen remodel. Choose somethingdurable, for the holidays and beyond.”

If you’re on a budget, consider a new kitchen rug,advises Grace. “Rugs can add color and warmth to akitchen, and an indoor-outdoor rug can stand up tohigh-traffic and things like spills.”

Cabinets are usually the biggest part of any kitchendesign and renovation project, advises Walker “Ifyour cabinets are structurally sound, you can save alot of money, but make a huge impact by having thecabinets professionally painted.”

Gray is still the most popular color for kitchen cabi-nets, followed closely by white, suggests Walker. “Irecently renovated a small, charming home for re-sale, and did just this: had the kitchen cabinets

painted a soft shade ofgray,” she said. “What adifference. You will wantto have a professionalpaint the cabinets foryou. This is not the timefor DIY. With all of theheat, grease, and dailyuse, paint can easily chipif not applied profession-ally.”

Walker also recommends new cabinet hardware.“Soft brass and bronze has made a resurgence inpopularity lately, so if the other elements of yourkitchen, [such as] paint color and light fixtures wouldsupport it, warm brass hardware would add an el-egant, updated look to your kitchen,” she said.

A new coat of paint is a simple change that canmake a big impact, advises Walker. “Walls and trimget so much wear and tear in a kitchen” she said.“It’s the room we use most, and it takes a beating.Make sure to use a medium sheen so it will bewipeable. I most often use Farrow & Ball’s ModernEmulsion in kitchens. Their colors are sublime andthe paint holds up well in high traffic areas.”

Minor changes deliverbig impact in time forholiday gatherings.

Holiday-Ready Kitchen

“Changing a light fixture mightbe the easiest and quickestway to make a big designstatement before the holidays.”

— Anne Walker, Anne Walker Design LLC

In a coastal home, interior designer Anne Walker chose Capiz shell chandeliers overthe dining table and Capiz shell pendants over the kitchen counters. “The result wasbeautiful and the cost was effective,” she said.

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By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

It’s celebration time in Fairfax City – the 42nd annualFairfax Fall Festival is this Saturday, Oct. 13. It runsfrom 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and the fun includeschildren’s rides and activities, live entertainment,crafts, food and beer gardens.

Admission is free, and the festival offers somethingfor people of all ages to enjoy. Vendors will end at 5p.m., but the carnival continues until 8 p.m. And aconcert in Old Town Square, at University Drive andNorth Street. will go from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Featuredwill be the high-energy, party-rock band, Stellar Mojo.

More than 400 crafts booths and displays will lineboth sides of University Drive, Main Street and SagerAvenue. There’ll be professional lumberjack showson University Drive, throughout the day, includinginteractive lumberjack camps for children, pluschainsaw carving. Also offered in that area will bescooter rides.

A wide variety of food will be available at two foodcourts – one at University Drive and Sager Avenue,and the other at University Drive next to the SunTrustBank parking lot at 4020 University Drive. In addi-tion, three beer gardens will be at the Main Stage atUniversity Drive and South Street, in Old TownSquare, and at University Drive and Sager Avenue.

THE FESTIVAL FUN also includes a communitymarket, business expo and Touch-a-Truck. Presentedby Fairfax City Parks & Recreation and Departmentof Public Works, Touch-a-Truck will be on UniversityDrive near Armstrong Street and will enable chil-dren to see and explore City of Fairfax work vehiclesand equipment.

The Children’s Stage in the SunTrust Bank park-ing lot will feature Children’s Science Center, Bertthe Nerd, Rocknoceros, Irish Group and WildlifeAmbassadors. Carnival rides and face painting willbe in that area, too.

The Main Stage, at South Street and UniversityDrive, will host Dr. Fu, Herr Metal and Vinyl Inven-tion. Old Town Square performers will be ExcellentDrivers, the Main Street Community Band and hyp-notist Matt Davis. A petting zoo, mechanical bull andbaseball-pitch game will also be there.

Fairfax Fall Festival:Food, Crafts, Music42nd annual celebration isthis Saturday.

Map Courtesy of Mike McCarthy

Event map of the 2018 Fairfax Fall Festival.

Old Town Square Stage10:30 a.m-noon — Excellent Drivers1-3 p.m. — Main Street Community Band3:30-5 p.m. — Hypnotist-Matt Davis5:30-8:30 p.m. — Stellar Mojo

Main Stage11 a.m.-noon — Dr. Fu12:30-1:30p.m. — Herr Metal2:30-5 p.m. — Vinyl Invention

Children’s Stage10:30-11:30 a.m. — Children's Science Center11:30 a.m.-noon — Bert the NerdNoon-1 p.m. — Rocknoceros1-1:30 p.m. — Bert the Nerd1:30-2 p.m. — Irish Group2-2:45 p.m. — Bert the Nerd3-3:45 p.m. — Wildlife Ambassadors4-4:45 p.m. — Bert the Nerd

These children swing through the air on acarnival ride at the 2017 festival.

Old Town Hall, at 3999 University Drive, will hostFall for the Book, highlighting children’s authors andhands-on activities. Upstairs, the Fairfax Art Leaguewill offer hands-on painting workshops; and on theporch, Paint Your Own Pottery will offer painting fun

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On Saturday, Oct. 13, an estimated 500 localcommunity members, police officers and first re-sponders will participate in the third annualShelane’s Run 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K at theFairfax County Government Center.

The event raises awareness for maternal men-tal health and raises funds to combat postpartumdepression, the most common complication ofchildbirth (1 in 5 women affected).

In June 2015, Fairfax County Police Officer,Shelane Gaydos died from suicide while suffer-ing postpartum depression, leaving behind herthree beautiful daughters and husband. Shelane’sfamily and friends launched Shelane’s Run in herhonor to memorialize her commitment to her fam-

ily, community, and running.The race has raised more than $50,000 in just

two years, funds that have helped establish andoffer grants to families that may not be able toafford medical treatment or support.

Last year, proceeds from Shelane’s Run were ableto provide three full and 14 partial scholarships tohelp train medical professionals to recognize andtreat Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders. The racehas also provided grants to three local Virginiamothers to offset the cost of private therapy orother treatments.

Saturday, Oct. 13. — 8:30 a.m. Kids 1K Fun Run; 9 a.m.5K Run/Walk at Fairfax County Government Center, 12000Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, Plaza; Registration:$30adults / $10 children; www.shelanesrun.org.

Shelane’s Run to Combat Postpartum Depression

Fall for the Book at Old Town HallTIME ACTIVITY HOSTED BY10:30 a.m. Laugh It Up Story Hour FCPL Librarians11:30 a.m. Hey Hey Hay! Let’s Make a Scarecrow Christy Mihaly12:30 p.m. Stick Out Your Tongues! Maria Gianferrari1:30 p.m. Create a Fractured Fairy Tale Sue Fleiss2:30 p.m. A Paintbrush for Paco:

Learning Colors in Spanish Tracey Kyle3:30 p.m. Absolutely A-MAZE-ing Joe Wos4:30 p.m. Beauty and the Beak Deborah Rose

for children.There’s an open house at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, 10-5

p.m., including Sparky’s Harvest Bash, educating children on fire pre-vention and safety. Fire trucks will be on display; also planned are liverescue demonstrations, a firefighter challenge course for children, freecider and popcorn, and a special appearance by Sparky the fire dog.

Open houses will also be at the City of Fairfax Museum and VisitorCenter, 10209 Main St., from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and the Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, 10386 Main St., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic Blenheimand Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Old Lee Hwy., will offer aninterpretive walking trail from noon-4 p.m., plus tours of the historichome’s first floor.

FESTIVAL PARKING is at The Judicial Center parking garage B onPage Avenue and the Old Town Village parking garage (Chain BridgeRoad between Whitehead and North Street). In addition, handicap-accessible shuttle buses will travel to the festival from Fairfax High,3501 Rebel Run, and GMU’s Rappahannock Parking Deck, 4400 Uni-versity Drive, and back again, from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Handicapped parking is at City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St. (accessedvia Chain Bridge Road) and Old Town Village parking garage on ChainBridge Road. Pets are discouraged at the festival.

First Aid stations are at the entrance to Old Town Hall and at FireStation 3 on University Drive. For more festival information, call 703-385-7858 or see www.FairfaxFallFestival.com.

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Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection

Thousands thronged to Fairfax City for last year’s FallFestival.

VinylInventionwill returnto enter-tain thecrowd atthefestival’smainstage.


Sports

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

While the Lake Braddock de-fense has left a sour taste inopponents’ mouths in recentweeks, the Bruins’ palates

have experienced a sweet sensation — andnot just the taste of victory.

If the Bruins shut out an opponent, thedefense is rewarded with donuts from Shop-pers — and pizza — the following Monday.

Facing rival Robinson on Friday, LakeBraddock defenders ensured they would filltheir bellies with sugary treats for a thirdstraight week.

The Bruins recorded their third consecu-tive shutout, limiting Robinson to 254 yardsof total offense, forcing four turnovers andscoring a defensive touchdown during a 38-0 victory on Oct. 5 at Lake Braddock Sec-ondary School.

One month earlier, Lake Braddock suf-fered a 70-3 loss to Stone Bridge on Sept.8, dropping its record to 1-2 heading into abye week.

“I’ve never been beat like that before,”Lake Braddock head coach Mike Doughertysaid. “I’ve never felt that helpless.”

Since then, it’s been the Lake Braddockdefense leaving opponents feeling helpless.During the last three weeks, the Bruins de-feated Yorktown, Oakton and Robinson bya combined score of 139-0.

“We’ve had better practices, we’re morefocused,” Dougherty said. “It seemed to takethe same path as last year. Once we gotthrough those first three games, they kindof settled in. … They’re just responding towhat we’re asking them to do. To shut ateam like [Robinson] out, a power football

team, we really got it done tonight.”

THE LAKE BRADDOCK DE-FENSE is led by senior linebackerand University of Virginia commitJosh Ahern, who leads the team intotal tackles (59) and solo tackles(33) this season despite not play-ing in the Stone Bridge game dueto a “shoulder problem.”

“We don’t work without him, Iknow that much,” Dougherty said.“He’s our quarterback on defense, he’s vo-cal, he’s a leader. When he raises his voice,he gets their attention before I do. Theyrespect everything that he’s done, what he’sgoing to do. He’s a dream to coach. He’sjust no nonsense.”

Ahern finished with 12 tackles (six solo)and two forced fumbles against Robinson.

“I’m really proud of the guys and the waywe played,” said Ahern, who is listed at 6feet 3 and 225 pounds. “My high schoolcareer and all the seniors, we’re 5-0 against[Robinson]. That was our goal: we neverwanted to lose to them.”

As for the shutout reward, Ahern prefersjelly-filled donuts.

“That’s our third straight week of that,”Ahern said after beating Robinson. “We’repretty excited about it.”

Senior Quentin James, a two-waystandout for the Bruins as a receiver anddefensive back, prefers glazed donuts. Hehelped bury Robinson in the final minuteof the first half, when he leaped to snag aninterception near the sideline before catch-ing a 34-yard touchdown pass two playslater, giving Lake Braddock a 24-0 advan-tage.

James is still undecided whether he wants

to play football orbasketball in col-lege.

“He’s dynamic,”Dougherty said. “It’s like he’s playing bas-ketball with football equipment. … His abil-ity to get up in the air and catch the ball atthe highest point (is strong). I don’t knowwhat the colleges are waiting for. He’s anoffer guy. I’ve done this 23 years and I don’tknow that I’ve had someone at the outsidereceiver position that electric.”

Junior linebacker Stu Reid finished with15 tackles (eight solo) against Robinson,while junior linebacker Matt Hibner (sixsolo) and junior lineman Martin Traweek(four solo) each had 10 tackles. Senior line-man Hugh McLean produced eight tackles(four solo), including three tackles for lossand one sack. He also forced a fumble.

Senior linebacker Dylan Coulter returneda fumble 82 yards for a touchdown.

“The defense has stepped up so much,”James said. “We knew we were going to getproduction from Josh and Hugh down themiddle, but all of our DBs, except for me,it’s their first year playing in the secondary.There are so many people who have steppedup, I’m just so proud of them.”

While the defense has been domi-nant, the offense has done its part,as well.

Sophomore quarterback BillyEdwards completed 17 of 24 passesfor 234 yards and three touchdowns

against the Rams. For the season, he’s com-pleting better than 64 percent of his passesfor 1,470 yards and 19 touchdowns, withjust two interceptions.

“Years ago, if you had a sophomore, youjust counted on losing,” Dougherty said.“He’s all football all the time. He’s startingto get some college attention and it’s [de-served]. He’s one of the best quarterbacksin this area.”

FRIDAY’S VICTORY over the Rams im-proved Lake Braddock’s record to 4-2, in-cluding 1-0 in the Patriot District. Next upfor the Bruins is a road game against unde-feated Woodson (6-0, 1-0) at 7 p.m. on Fri-day, Oct. 12.

Dougherty was the head coach atWoodson for three seasons prior to takingover at Lake Braddock in 2017. He wouldhave no problem buying donuts for a fourthstraight week.

“It’s an easy $30,” Dougherty said.“We’ll spend that every time if we canget shutouts.”

Bruins blank Robinson, earn donuts for third straight week.Last 3 weeks, Bruins beat all, 139-0.

Shutouts are Sweet for Lake Braddock DefensePhotos by Jon Roetman/The Connection

The Lake Braddock defense has shut out its last three opponents.Lake Braddock head football coach Mike Dougherty talks to the Bruinsafter their 38-0 win over Robinson on Oct. 5.

Lake Braddock line-backer Josh Ahern iscommitted to theUniversity of Virginia.

Lake Braddock seniorQuentin James inter-cepted a pass andcaught a touchdownpass in the finalminute of the first halfagainst Robinson onOct. 5.

“To shut a team like[Robinson] out, a

power footballteam — we really

got it donetonight.”

— Lake Braddock headcoach Mike Dougherty


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Fairfax’s Homecoming The parade wasFriday, Oct. 5 in Fairfax.

Photos By

Tom Manning

The Connection

The Fairfax High Marching Band leads the parade. Fairfax High cheerleaders.

Dr. Scott Brabrand, FCPS Superintendent. Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11). Members of the Field Hockey team.

Latin Club members. From left, Dr. Tammy Hanna, Lanier Middle School Principal; DylanTaylor, Willow Springs Elementary Principal; and Erin Lenart, FairfaxHigh Principal.


Entertainment

Painting #1: Gene Moty, “Frenchie”,18x29, oil on linen, 2018

Cub Scout MeetingPack 1860 Cub Scout Meeting. Open to girls and boys, K-5.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7-8 p.m. at Union Mill Elementary School,13611 Springstone Drive, Clifton. Free. Call 703-424-5086 or visitwww.pack1860.org for more.

Community Band ConcertMain Street Community Band presents a fun and sometimes rol-

licking program of seasonal music suitable for the entire family.Featuring “Music for a Darkened Theater” and Eric Whitacre’s “Oc-tober.” Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-2 p.m. at Old Town Square, 10415 NorthSt., Fairfax. Free. Call 571-336-CFBA (2322) or visit fairfaxband.org.

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‘Less is More’The Arches Gallery at the Workhouse Arts Center of

Lorton Virginia is proud to feature “Less is More: ANew Language Of Abstract Minimalism” by GeneMoty. The works on display embrace his less is morephilosophy with a pure clean modern style that coun-terbalances today’s frenetic pace of life with itscontemplative energy. Gallery hours, through Nov. 3in Gallery 9 of the Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Work-house Road, Lorton. An artist reception is planned forSaturday, Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m. Visit www.genemoty.com.

Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.Photos/artwork encouraged.

ONGOINGThe Sunday Farmers’ Market.

Through Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at10500 Page Ave., Fairfax — oneblock from West and Main streetsbehind the Wells Fargo Bank andadjacent to the Historic FairfaxCounty Courthouse. Visitwww.fairfaxsundaymarket.com.

Saturday Community Farmers’Market. Through Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-1p.m. at 10500 Page Ave., Fairfax —one block from West and Mainstreets behind the Wells Fargo Bankand adjacent to the Historic FairfaxCounty Courthouse. Visitwww.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com.

The Rocky Horror Show. ThroughOct. 28, Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.(standard and VIP ticketing);Sunday, 5 p.m. (standard ticketsonly) at the Lorton Workhouse ArtsCenter, 9518 Workhouse Road,Lorton. The Rocky Horror Show is anunusual interactive theatricalexperience, during which audiencemembers may (voluntarily) sing-along with the cast and sometimesshout out jokes and/or use propsduring the performance. Someaudience members wear costumesinspired by the production, too.Workhouse will provide props forattendees at no cost. No outsideprops are allowed. VIP tickets includeaccess to a pre-show VIP lobby andpreferred seats. Standard tickets,$25-$35; VIP tickets, $50-$60. Visitworkhousearts.org for tickets.

THURSDAY/OCT. 11Hitchcocktober: Shadow of a

Doubt (1943). 7 p.m. at AngelikaFilm Center – Mosaic, 2911 DistrictAve., Fairfax. Every Thursday nightin October a classic film by Sir AlfredHitchcock will be featured with abonus screening of PSYCHO onHalloween. Tickets are $10. Visitangelikafilmcenter.com.

FRIDAY/OCT. 12Rising Hope’s Jeans and Jewels

Jubilee. 6:30-10:30 p.m. at TheWaterford at Springfield, 6715Commerce St., Springfield. TheWaterford at Springfield istransformed into a comfortablecountry evening with barbecue,music, and line dancing. Live andsilent auctions. Tickets andinformation at risinghopeumc.org/shop/jeans-and-jewels.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 12-13Madhaunter’s Madhouse. 7-11 p.m.

at The Workhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Way, Lorton. Screamswill echo across the 55-acre historicWorkhouse campus, built on thegrounds of the once-abandoned andnotorious DC Department ofCorrections Lorton Reformatory.More information, tickets ($20), andvolunteer opportunities are availableat workhousearts.org/madhaunter.

SATURDAY/OCT. 13Virginia MG Walk. 9 a.m. at South

Run Park, 7550 Reservation Drive,Springfield. Participants affected bymyasthenia gravis will gather tocelebrate the lives of MG patients,physicians and caregivers, and walkto raise awareness and funds tosupport the Myasthenia GravisFoundation of America (MGFA) atthe Virginia MG Walk. Visitwww.MGWalk.org/Virginia or call 1-855-MGWALKS (855-649-2557).

LOOK. LISTEN. LEARN. 10 a.m.-4p.m. at all Fairfax County FireStations. In celebration of FirePrevention Week, all Fairfax County

Fire and Rescue Stations will behosting an Open House. Stop by alocal station that day to meetfirefighters, see the fire trucks, join inthe activities and learn about firesafety. Find a local Fairfax CountyFire & Rescue Department FireStation at bit.ly/2ReXaHk.

Fairfax Lions Club OctoberfestFood Sales. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. atFairfax City Festival Food Court,University Drive and Sager Avenue,Fairfax. Fairfax Lions Club, of LionsClub International – “the world’slargest service organization,”welcomes all to their fundraiser atthe Fairfax Fall Festival. All proceedsgo to Lions Club charitable activities.Have fun; help those in need. Rain orshine. Free admission. Visitwww.fairfaxlions.org/.

Second Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m.at Workhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Way, Lorton. Meet nearly100 Resident and Associate Artists,creating art in the studios orexhibiting in the 12 campus galleries.Enjoy performances of dance,cabaret, comedy, big band, jazz, andtheater. Indulge in classes in the artof mixology or cuisines from aroundthe globe. Experience art exhibitionsin nine galleries of the region’s finestsculpture, painting, glass, ceramics,and fiber arts. Call 703-584-2900 orvisit workhousearts.org.

Artist Reception: “Less is More.”6-9 p.m. in Gallery 9 of theWorkhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Road, Lorton. The ArchesGallery at the Workhouse Arts Centerof Lorton Virginia is proud to feature“Less is More: A New Language OfAbstract Minimalism” by Gene Moty.The works on display embrace hisless is more philosophy with a pureclean modern style thatcounterbalances today’s frenetic pace

of life with its contemplative energy.The exhibit runs through Nov. 3. Visitwww.genemoty.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 13-14Fall Fun Days. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at

Whitehall Farms, 6080 ColchesterRoad, Fairfax. Fourth annual Fall FunDays, featuring a pumpkin patch,corn maze, nature trails, inflatablebounce houses, lawn games, wagonrides, and more. Meet farm animals(like Henry the cow) and learn moreabout sustainable farming. A farm-to-table lunch option will be available,featuring farm fresh ingredients fromWhitehall’s farm store. $12 for adultsand children over 3. Visitwww.whitehall.farm.

SUNDAY/OCT. 14Mind the Memory Golf Classic &

Bazaar. 8:30 a.m. at Virginia GolfCenter, 5801 Clifton Road, Clifton.The innaugural event will feature afamily-friendly 9-hole, par 3, golftournament and bazaar. All proceedsfrom the event support InsightMemory Care Center and JohnsHopkins University School ofMedicine – Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearch Center. Golfers of all agesand skill-sets welcome. Registrationis $65 per person and includesparticipation in a 9-hole scramble,continental breakfast, lunch,tournament shirts, soft drinks andawards. Register atwww.facebook.com/mindthememory.

Soil for Roses. 2-4 p.m. at MerrifieldGarden Center, 12101 Lee Highway,Fairfax. Arlington Rose Foundationhosts soil management expert DanielSchwartz. Learn about soil needs forgrowing roses. Dig near roots and

bring 1/2 gallon bag of rose soil forevaluation. Questions are welcomed.Door prizes. Light refreshments. Free.Sponsored by Arlington RoseFoundation. Call 703-371-9351.

“Fairfax’s Asian Pacific AmericanStory.” 2 p.m. at Historic Blenheim,3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.Roundtable discussion with localAsian Americans discussing theirimmigrant experiences and paths tobecoming Americans. Free. Call 703-385-8414. Following the program,attendees are invited to join thepanelists for a tour of the exhibition,“I Want the Wide American Earth: AnAsian Pacific American Story,” andrefreshments at Fairfax Museum andVisitor Center, 10209 Main St.

Burke Historical Society GeneralMeeting. 3:30-5 at Pohick RegionalLibrary, 6540 Sydenstricker Road,Burke. Debbie Robison, a FairfaxCounty History Commissioner, willdiscuss early local settlement,including the formation of roads, theColonial economy, and land grantsfor the future Burke area. Free. [email protected] or visitwww.burkehistoricalsociety.org.

THURSDAY/OCT. 18BBQ Buffet Fundraiser. 4:30-8 p.m.

at 29 Diner, 10536 Fairfax Blvd.,Fairfax. Join NARFE Chapter 737 foran “All You Can Eat BBQ Buffet”supporting Alzheimer’s Research with30 percent of the buffet price or 15percent of menu items donated.Buffet includes BBQ meats and sides;beverages not included. Visit29diner.com/.

Hitchcocktober: Strangers on aTrain (1951). 7 p.m. at AngelikaFilm Center – Mosaic, 2911 DistrictAve., Fairfax. Every Thursday nightin October a classic film by Sir Alfred

Hitchcock will be featured with abonus screening of PSYCHO onHalloween. Tickets are $10. Visitangelikafilmcenter.com.

FRIDAY/OCT. 19Campfire at Lake Accotink. 7-8:30

p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500Accotink Park Road, Springfield.Come to Lake Accotink Park toexplore different topics and differentareas of the park. Then, warm up bythe glow of the campfire withs’mores. For participants age 3-adult.$8 per person. Call 703-569-3464 orvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 19-21Madhaunter’s Madhouse. Friday-

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.; Sunday, 7-10p.m. at The Workhouse Arts Center,9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. SeeOct. 12-13 event description. Moreinformation, tickets ($20), andvolunteer opportunities are availableat workhousearts.org/madhaunter.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 20-21Fall Fun Days. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at

Whitehall Farms, 6080 ColchesterRoad, Fairfax. See Oct. 13-14 eventdescription. $12 for adults andchildren over 3. Visitwww.whitehall.farm.

SATURDAY/OCT. 20Salvation Army 5K. 8-11 a.m. at

Salvation Army, 4915 Ox Road,Fairfax. This is a 5k Run & Walk tobenefit the Salvation Army’s afterSchool program for at risk youth.$22. Email [email protected] or call 703-385-8700.

Pet 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.

Meet the Author and BookSigning. Noon-3 p.m. at Barnes &Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes PromenadeDrive, Fairfax. Jack Gilden has abook coming out Oct. 1 about DonShula, Johnny Unitas - their rivalryand the 1960s. The book is nowavailable for preview orders online atAmazon and Barnes & Noble and inselected bookstores. Visitwww.jackgilden.com.

Trunk or Treat. 5-7 p.m. at FranconiaUnited Methodist Church, 6037Franconia Road, Alexandria. Get ajump start on Halloween by joiningFranconia United Methodist Churchfor a family-friendly Trunk or Treatin the church parking lot. Wear scostume and enjoy fun and games forchildren from preschool to middleschool. Free. Call 703 971-5171 orvisit www.franconiaumc.org/contact.

Fairfax Choral Society Concert. 7p.m. at Annandale United MethodistChurch, 6935 Columbia Pike,Annandale. The Amadeus Orchestramusicians join their season partnersto welcome Maestro Thomas Colohanin his first concert as Director of theFairfax Choral Society. Tickets are$40 and may be purchased at thedoor or online atwww.amadeusconcerts.com.Students 17 and under and activemilitary are admitted free of charge.

Community Band Concert. 7:30-9p.m. at Fairfax High SchoolAuditorium, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax.WETA Host Richard Kleindfeldt andthe City of Fairfax Band kicks off its49th season with special guest StevenHendrickson of the NSO on trumpet.Music by Holst, Sousa, John Williamsand Julie Giroux. $15 adults, $10senior, students free. Call 571-336-CFBA (2322) or visit fairfaxband.org.


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DEL. MARK LEVINE (D- 45) said that since hehad been involved in Domestic Violence AwarenessMonth, dozens of people have come forward andtold him their stories. He also explained how he hadseen first hand how two factors, shame and stigma,perpetuate victim blaming and under-reporting ofdomestic violence and sexual assault.

During the panel presentation, Levine recountedhow rape victims themselves are questioned: “Whywere you out with that person? Why were you alone?Why were you wearing that dress? The anger isn’tat the bastard who did the crime; the anger is at thevictim. I don’t know of any other crime where thathappens,” Levine said.

Levine recalled how 22 years ago his sister con-fided to him that her husband threatened to kill her.“To my everlasting shame, I didn’t think he woulddo it ... She didn’t think he’d do it either. She diedbecause she was ashamed to be with a man whoabused her … We should all be ashamed of a cul-ture that gives women that blame.”

After his sister’s murder, Levine’s niece andnephew, then ages 6 and 2 where taken care of byhis parents, their grandparents, immediately afterhis sister’s death. “But he came back for his kids andliterally ripped my niece, then age two from hisgrandmother’s arms crying and screaming … Theywould eventually end up in Mexico … it was theclosest place to run to ...”

Levine recalled how it took them 10 years to getthe children back. “We had to get those kids backhome. She was gone, but we had to save their lives... it took us 10 long years to get justice.” Levinesaid eventually his brother-in-law faced murdercharges, and the court found him guilty; he is nowserving 56 years in a Tennessee penitentiary.

However, it was not considered child abuse if onekilled the mother of a child, Levine said, adding hebecame the primary lawyer for the case in Tennes-see arguing the children should come back to hisparents. Contradicting then Tennessee law, Levinemaintained to the courts, “If you kill a mother of thechild, that counts. That’s child abuse and should beconsidered in custody decisions. Eventually, Levinepushed a bill to reflect such. “The law passed unani-mously in Tennessee, every Republican, every Demo-crat voted for it,” said Levine. Levine’s current goalis for a similar law to pass in Virginia.

VALISHA JACKSON, secretary, Shelter House,said, “As I stand here today, in October 2018, I amhappy to say … there is a month dedicated to aware-ness, resources, support and countless individualsand organizations resisting domestic abuse of anykind.”

In 1981, Jackson and her mother survived domes-tic abuse at a time when there were no laws to pro-tect them, no collective effort to create an escapeplan, only, as she acknowledged to the audience,“Friends and neighbors willing to be the lookoutwhile my mother attempted to sleep.”

In 2018, Fairfax County offers a shelter, a networkof safe houses, resources dedicated to those surviv-ing domestic violence, a bipartisan push by electedofficials to the people of Fairfax County to “Makethe Call.”

“We must do more,“ Jackson said. Congregationsare silent when church leaders tell them their salva-tion is in jeopardy if they divorce their abuser.

Women who defend themselves against their abus-ers are incarcerated due to mandatory minimums andinflexible sentencing guidelines. Resources are takenaway from health and human services, “To make therich richer, keeping women financially dependent onthe abusers, rather than structuring our system to bethe safety net and community that we promised tobe,” Jackson said.

Jackson pointed out, “We say make the call, butwe make the pragmatic fear of police brutality a sub-ject for political debate, with a side to pick, ratherthan ensuring that nobody hesitates when dialing 911for fear they or their loved ones will be killed at thehands of those who are sworn to protect them. Wesay make the call, but we interrogate the victim ofabuse.”

FAIRFAX COUNTY Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid said,“I was a witness; I was a victim; I am a survivor. Ithappened to me, it could happen to you.”

Kincaid told her story as a means to advance theunderstanding of the dangers and challenges posedby domestic violence. Kincaid shared that after hermother divorced and remarried, all seemed fine. Noone knew though what went on behind closed doors.

“The man she married beat her, my brother and hebeat me. He blamed and shamed her to the point sheactually believed it.

“This went on for seven years,” said Kincaid. Sherevealed how they escaped one night, found them-selves homeless, and although it took a long time,they rebuilt their lives. Kincaid revealed she first toldher story two years ago and was helped through theprocess.

“This is not the society we expect to have, wherepeople think it’s OK to put your hands on anyone,especially a child. People do not come forward dueto fear, embarrassment, and humiliation. And ofcourse, they believe no one will believe them … Ibelieve you, we believe you, there are people thatbelieve you,” said Kincaid.

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Valisha Jackson, secretary, Shelter Houseat the Fairfax County panel presentation“Make the Call” held Thursday, Oct. 4,said, “I am happy to say … there is amonth dedicated to awareness, resources,support and countless individuals andorganizations resisting domestic abuse ofany kind.” But, “We must do more.“


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can plan for a successful transition for a loved one.This program is a part of our ongoing Classes forCaregivers series. Free. Respite care may beavailable by request; please notify us whenregistering to confirm availability. ContactLindsey Vajpeyi at 703-204-4664 [email protected]. Visitwww.insightmcc.org to register.

Seminar on Senior Volunteerism. 3:30-4:30p.m. at Junior Achievement Finance Park, 4099Pickett Road, Fairfax. RSVP Northern Virginiawill hold a seminar on senior volunteerism.RSVP, the region’s largest volunteer network forpeople 55-years-old and better, providesindividualized support to seniors who areseeking their ideal service opportunities in andaround Fairfax County, Arlington County andthe City of Alexandria. Free and open to thepublic. Email RSVP Volunteer Specialist CarlyHubicki at [email protected] or callRSVP at 703-403-5360. To learn more aboutRSVP, visit www.rsvpnova.org.

8th District Congressional CandidatesForum. 7-9 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church,7434 Bath St., Springfield. Both of the certifiedcandidates have been invited and are listed hereas their names appear on the ballot: Thomas S.Oh (R) and Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D)(incumbent). The questions for the candidateswill be written on cards by the audience andsent to the moderator. This event is free andopen to the public. [email protected] for more.

THURSDAY/OCT. 18Gentle Yoga. 12:30-2 p.m. at Sentara Surgery

Specialists Comprehensive Breast Center, 8988Lorton Station Blvd., Suite 103, Lorton. Thisyoga protocol is facilitated by Pat FitzsimmonsRN, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, an instructorspecifically trained to work with cancer patientswho will adapt traditional yoga practices tomeet the physiological and psychological needsof cancer patients. No registration required. It isrecommended that participants dresscomfortably and bring a yoga mat, towel(s), andwater. Visit www.sentara.com for more.

NARFE Fairfax 737 Fundraiser. 4:30-8 p.m. at29 Diner, 10536 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax. JoinNARFE 737 for “All You Can Eat BBQ Buffet”supporting Alzheimer Research. Pulled pork/chicken, pit beef brisket, spare ribs & baby backribs; breast; wings; mac and cheese; collards;smoky baked beans; green beans; and slaw.Adults, $15; 12 and under, $8. Beverages extra.Email [email protected] for more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 20FACEing the Future Together. 8 a.m.-3:30

p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School forScience and Technology, 6560 Braddock Road,Alexandria. Family and community engagement(FACE) is at the center of everything that PTAsaccomplish. Join the launch of a new effort towelcome and encourage all families throughoutFairfax County to become active participants intheir school community. $10 (includescontinental breakfast, lunch and snacks).Scholarships are available for the conferenceand can be requested on the registration form.Interpreters will be available. Go towww.fccpta.org to register.

MONDAY/OCT. 22Normal Aging Versus Dementia. 12:30-2:30

p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Join adiscussion on changes that occur with age,warning signs of a memory problem, and whatto do if a loved one is experiencing symptoms ofdementia or memory impairment. Light, healthylunch served at noon. A free-will donation willbe accepted for lunch. Email Stacey Crosson,Minister of Care and Outreach [email protected].

THURSDAY/OCT. 25Public Comment Deadline. The Virginia

Department of Rail and Public Transportation(DRPT) announces a 45-day public commentperiod for it’s proposed policy and guidelines fortransit capital prioritization and urban transitagency strategic plans. The proposed plans areavailable online at drpt.virginia.gov/transit/tsdac/public-comment. Comments on the planscan be sent to Jen DeBruhl [email protected] or DRPT, 600 EastMain St., Suite 2012, Richmond, VA 23219.


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