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gather with old and new friends.

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By Supervisor Catherine M.

Hudgins

(D-Hunter Mill District)

Welcome to Fairfax Countyand to Hunter Mill District.To help orientate you, it isuseful to remember much

of life in Hunter Mill is shared with thegreater community of Fairfax. I am glad youhave chosen our area to be your home. It isa wonderful, vibrant, diverse place that issafe, family friendly, convenient, and loadedwith fun things to do whether it be shop-ping in Reston Town Center or engaging invarious outdoor activities in one of our re-nowned parks. Throughout the county andthe district, we enjoy parks and trails, a firstclass education system, and excellent librar-ies.

Wondering about the best things aboutliving here? Let’s do quick scan of severalenticing Hunter Mill services, projects andprograms.

Parks in the Hunter Mill District areamong of the jewels of the Fairfax CountyPark Authority.

Lake Fairfax Park is a destination locationproviding 476 acres of parkland. You’ll finda wide range of family-friendly activitiesand the necessary facilities to make yourvisit to Lake Fairfax a memorable multi-dayexperience. Visitors can enjoy the WaterMine family water park, family and groupcampgrounds, a skate park, a pump track,several hiking and mountain biking trails,and athletic fields. Lake Fairfax is also hometo a wide variety of classes, camps, and spe-cial events, including a PirateFest.

Frying Pan Farm Park preserves and in-terprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Onthis working farm, you can visit the farmanimals, take a wagon ride or hike throughthe fields and woods, explore the historicMeeting House and cemetery, watch thejumpers in equestrian facilities, and satisfyyour sweet tooth with penny candy fromthe Country Store. In the summer, bringyour blanket to enjoy the Hunter Mill Melo-dies free concert series with performancesfor the kids on Wednesday mornings andfamily-friendly Thursday night concerts.

One of the most innovative projects un-derway is the new upper school for McNairElementary School. With the tremendousneed of new facilities for the growing num-ber of students, Fairfax County PublicSchools is planning a new, more verticalbuilding for upper grades to accompany thecurrent McNair Elementary School. And,even more exciting, the new facility willincorporate space for County agencies thatprovide needed services to the students andfamilies in the area. This community-schoolconcept co-locates human services in theone place where most families are – theirlocal school. In addition, the communitybenefits from the use of space for pre-kin-dergarten enrichment, sports, meetingspace for scouts, community organizations,and special events.

Given the highly diverse population ofHunter Mill, the 2018 resuming of the sis-

terhood partnership withNeyri, Kenya was gladly re-ceived. A delegation fromKenya arrived in Reston earlyJune. They toured RestonTown Center and thoroughlyenjoyed the view, the peopleand the food. They were cap-tivated by Fairfax County andanxious to learn as much aspossible. County staff con-ferred with them on an arrayof issues ranging from Health,Human Services, Planning andZoning.

This collaboration will be ofmutual benefit to Reston andNyeri. In addition to sharingideas and best practices, bothlocalities support the exposureto traditional art and culturalcustoms as well.

SPEAKING OF TRADI-TION, small town charmthrives in the Towns of Viennaand Herndon. The W&ODTrail runs through the heart ofVienna, connecting ChurchStreet’s historic shops andsites, the Town Green plaza,the newly renovated Commu-nity Center, and services at theTown Hall and Police Depart-ment. Vienna loves to cel-ebrate with the VivaVienna!Festival, the annual HalloweenParade, 4th of July celebrations,Oktoberfest, Taste of Vienna, and more.Stop by Waters Field for a chili dog and takein the action at the best baseball facility inthe area.

With Public Library branches in Vienna,Reston, Tysons, and Herndon you will en-

joy a plethora of programs, performances,clubs, and events for infants through se-niors.

Regarding the Reston Concept and Goalsfor the New Town, I am happy to reportthat we are moving towards the fulfillmentof Bob Simon’s dream for the community.

We have several projects coming online thatembody his goals advancing his desire forfinancial success of the New Town. Privateenterprise was always foreseen as a majorforce in the creation of Reston.º The antici-pated development, commercial, cultural,and recreational facilities will make it pos-sible to live, walk to work, and play in aplace called Reston.º

Moreover, Hunter Mill is a beautiful areathat is easily accessible and manageable.Take transportation, for instance - TheHunter Mill District’s streets are laid out inan easy to navigate grid that is accommo-dating for both novice and experienced driv-ers. The streets are lined with beautifullandscaping and greenery that make yourdrive more enjoyable as you travel throughthe area.

If traffic concerns you, please know thatnumerous projects are underway designedto reduce congestion and create new acces-sible routes to your destination, one of thembeing The Soapstone Connector. When com-pleted, the Soapstone Connector will pro-vide a direct connection between SunsetHills Road and Sunrise Valley Drive, overthe Dulles Toll Road. Also in process is the

replacing of the one lanebridge that carries Hunter MillRoad over Colvin Run. Thenew bridge will have two lanesand four-foot-wide shoulders,reducing congestion and im-proving operations and safety.

The combination of ouremergencyºservices, environ-mental protection, economicgrowth and developmentstrategies coupled with con-sumer protection ensures aproductive, secure, andfriendly community.ºWith somuch happening, how can youkeep abreast of current newsand developments?

MY OFFICE strives to helpwith a variety of tools. Sub-scribe to my monthly electronicnewsletter, Hunter Mill High-lights, and news updates fol-lowing the Board of Supervi-sors’ meetings and specialalerts. Just call 703-478-0282or e-mail [email protected]. Delve into alocal topic by watching “Con-necting with SupervisorHudgins,” my monthly cableshow on the County’s Channel16. If you prefer a more per-sonal touch, stop by on one ofthe First Wednesday events tomeet with me one-on-one todiscuss your topic. And, for a

one-stop-shop for Hunter Mill facilities,events, land use cases, transportation andmore, check out the Hunter Mill Districtwebsite –www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill.

It is an honor to serve you as your CountySupervisor and I look forward to getting toknow you.

So Much to Do in Hunter Mill District

Before winning the Major League Baseball 2018 Home Run Derby laterthe same day, Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals took time toopen the newly renovated baseball fields at the Bryce Harper All-StarComplex at Fred Crabtree Park. A partnership with Major League Base-ball, the Park Authority, and Reston Little League culminated with theopening of two upgraded baseball fields complete with new dugouts,batting cages, and lights for community use.

Before winning the Major League Baseball 2018 HomeRun Derby later the same day, Bryce Harper of theWashington Nationals took time to open the newlyrenovated baseball fields at the Bryce Harper All-StarComplex at Fred Crabtree Park. Supervisor Catherine M.Hudgins, center, Harper, right. The partnership culmi-nated with the opening of two upgraded baseball fieldscomplete with new dugouts, batting cages, and lights forcommunity use.

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See On the Ballot, Page 10

First, be sure you are registered.Oct. 15 is the deadline to register,and to check your registration.Many voters across the country

have discovered that they have been unex-pectedly dropped from the voter rolls, sobe sure to check at elections.virginia.gov

Absentee Voting in Person BeginsSept. 21

Voting early if you qualify is a goodchoice.

There are 20 valid reasons to vote absen-tee in Virginia, including working and com-muting to and from home for 11 or morehours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Elec-tion Day. Check the Virginia Department ofElections list to see if you are eligible:https://www.elections.virginia.gov/cast-ing-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.htmll

There are two ways to vote absentee, in-person and by mail. To do either, you shouldfirst check your voter registration status tomake sure it is up-to-date.

If you vote absentee in-person you willfill out the application when you arrive atthe in-person absentee location.

Locations, Dates and HoursScheduled to begin Friday, Sept. 21,

through Saturday, Nov. 3 at the governmentcenter, and Oct. 13-Nov. 3 at the satellitelocations.

Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway, Con-ference Room 2/3, Fairfax, VA, 22035

Sept. 21-Oct. 12Closed Monday, Oct. 8, Columbus DayMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday,

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Oct. 15-Nov. 3Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All Satellite Locations:Oct. 13 - Nov. 3Weekdays: Monday thru Friday, 3 p.m. -

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

Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310❖ Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond High-

way, Lorton, VA 22079❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Co-

lumbia 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, VA20190

❖ 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

Absentee Voting By MailTo track the status of your absentee bal-

lot application and ballot, you can view yourVirginia Voter Record, https://v o t e . e l e c t i o n s . v i r g i n i a . g o v /VoterInformation

The deadline to apply for an absenteeballot online, by mail, by fax, or by email is7 days prior to Election Day by 5 pm.

You can apply for your absentee ballotonline, https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Or print, complete, and sign the absen-tee ballot application (PDF), https://www.elections.virginia.gov/Files/Forms/V o t e r F o r m s / V i r g i n i aAbsenteeBallotApplication.pdf

Absentee ballot applications are alsoavailable for in-person visits at county gov-ernmental centers as well as Fairfax Countylibrary branches. Send in the completedapplication: Scan then email the applica-tion to [email protected] ormail the application to the Office of Elec-tions at Box 10161, Fairfax, VA 22038 orFax the application to the Office of Electionsat 703-324-3725. Once your completedapplication is received and accepted, your

absentee ballot will be sent to you in threebusiness days. If you have questions aboutyour ballot, call the Office of Elections at703-222-0776 (TTY 711).

Absentee ballots must be returned to theOffice of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day,Nov. 6, 2018 in order to be counted,

Virginia Voter IDAcceptable forms of valid identification:

Virginia driver’s license, Virginia DMV-is-sued photo ID, United States passport, Em-ployer-issued photo ID, Student photo IDissued by a school, college, or universitylocated in Virginia, Other U.S. or Virginiagovernment-issued photo ID, Tribal enroll-ment or other tribal photo ID, Virginia VoterPhoto ID card

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

registration office to get a free Voter PhotoID, even on Election Day. You will be re-quired to complete an photo ID application,have your photo taken and to sign a digitalsignature pad.

Forgot photo ID on Election Day?If you get to your polling place without

acceptable photo ID, you can vote a provi-sional ballot. You will be given instructionson what to do so your vote can count.

A voter will have until noon on the Fri-day following the election to deliver a copyof the identification to the local electoralboard or to appear in person to apply for aVirginia Voter Photo ID Card. Voters maysubmit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in-person, or through the mail or commercialdelivery service. The copy of the ID mustbe delivered to the electoral board by noonon Friday, or the provisional ballot cannotbe counted.

Also by noon on Friday following the elec-tion, the voter may appear in-person in theoffice of the general registrar, in the local-ity in which the provisional ballot was cast,and apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card.At the completion of the application pro-cess, the voter may request a TemporaryIdentification Document. This documentcan be provided to the electoral board forthe identification requirement.

Upcoming Events to Register andGet Voter ID

The Office of Elections is open daily dur-ing normal business hours to provide resi-dents the opportunity to register to vote or

obtain a free voter photo ID if needed. 703-222-0776, 12000 Government Center Park-way Suite 323, Fairfax, VA 22035

The following special events will also pro-vide opportunity to register to vote and/orget your photo Virginia Voter card.

❖ Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 SherwoodHall Lane, Alexandria, 22306

❖ Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., TheWoodlands Retirement Community, 4320Forest Hill Ct, Fairfax, 22030

❖ Monday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Heatherwood Retirement Community. 9642Burke Lake Road, Burke, 22015

❖ Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Greenspring Retirement Community, 7410Spring Village Drive, Springfield, 22150

❖ Tuesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Burke Health and Rehab Center, 9640 BurkeLake Road, Burke, 22015

❖ Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace St #1,Herndon, 20170

❖ Thursday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Lewinsville Retirement Residence, 1515Great Falls Street, McLean 22101

❖ Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 SherwoodHall Lane Alexandria, 22306

❖ Tuesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Re-tirement Community, 1739 Kirby Road,McLean, 22101

UNITED STATES SENATECorey A. Stewart (R)Timothy M. Kaine (D)Matt J. Waters (L)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDistrict 8Thomas S. Oh (R)Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D)

District 10Barbara J. Comstock (R)Jennifer T. Wexton (D)

District 11Jeff A. Dove Jr. (R)Gerald Edward Connolly (D)Stevan M. Porter (L)

Herndon, Mayor and Town CouncilIf you live inside the Town of Herndon, local

elections for mayor and Town Council are now ifNovember. These are nonpartisan positions.

http://www.herndon-va.gov/government/mayor-town-council/town-elections

MayorLisa C. Merkel, unopposed

Town Council, vote for six, * means incumbentJennifer K. Baker *Grace Wolf Cunningham *Cesar A. Del AguilaPradip DhakalSigne V. Friedrichs *W. J. “Sean” Kenis Jr.William “Bill” J. McKenna *Sheila A. Olem *Joseph T. “Joe” PlummerRoland Taylor

TWO VIRGINIA CONSTITUTIONALAMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTIONS

State Ballot Question OneQuestion: Should a county, city, or town be

authorized to provide a partial tax exemption forreal property that is subject to recurrent flooding,if flooding resiliency improvements have beenmade on the property?

Present LawGenerally, the Constitution of Virginia provides

that all property shall be taxed. The Constitution

Every year is election year in Virginia; mechanicsand details of voting require attention to detail.How To Vote

Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018; earlyvoting starts Sept. 21.

Election Day,Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018

On Election Day, polls are open from 6 a.m.-7p.m., Nov. 6.

To determine whether eligible and registeredto vote in this election, visit the VirginiaDepartment 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.

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

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

For more information on voting in FairfaxCounty:

Fairfax County Office of Elections12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323Fairfax, 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 call 703-

324-4700

On The Ballot, Fairfax County, Nov. 6, 2018


Welcome to Virginia!I am proud to represent you in Richmond

as a Virginia State Senator, and am

interested in hearing your views.

Senator Janet Howell

www.janethowell.com

www.facebook.com/senatorhowell

[email protected]

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703-709-8283

www.Holytrinityhtp.org

Join us for Mass

Sundays at 11:30 a.m.in

St. Timothy Episcopal Church432 Van Buren StreetHerndon, VA 20170

St. Timothy Episcopal Church

Member of the Catholic Apostolic Church in North America (CACINA)

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Holy Trinity Parish

Newcomers

Julie Coons, CAE will serve asthe Northern Virginia Chamber ofCommerce’s next president andCEO effective Sept. 10.

Coons currently serves as chiefoperating officer of the Council ofBetter Business Bureaus based inArlington. She brings to the North-ern Virginia Chamber diverse ex-perience leading regionally-fo-cused business organizations,guiding financial and brand trans-formations, and successfully advo-cating for business in local, state,national and international arenas.Among her leadership roles, sheserved previously as president andCEO of the Electronic RetailingAssociation and, prior to that role,as president and CEO of the Mary-land Tech Council.

The selection of Coons as thechamber’s next president and CEOcomes after a national search fa-cilitated by The McCormickGroup, a national executive searchconsulting firm, and led by thechamber’s Search Committee,chaired by Kathy Albarado, CEOof Helios HR.

“After a comprehensive searchprocess, we are pleased to haveidentified the best individual tolead the Chamber into its next sea-son of growth, innovation, andmember service,” said JenniferSiciliano, chief communicationsand external affairs officer, Inova,and chair of the Northern VirginiaChamber Board of Directors.

“The Northern Virginia Chamberhas an outstanding reputationserving and representing NorthernVirginia’s robust business commu-nity,” said Coons. “This is an ex-citing time for Northern Virginiaand Greater Washington, and the

New President To LeadNorthern Virginia Chamber Julie Coons

VOTER REGISTRATION

AND ID EVENTSThe Fairfax County Office of

Elections (12000 GovernmentCenter Parkway Suite 323,Fairfax) is open daily duringnormal business hours to providecounty residents the opportunityto register to vote or obtain a freevoter photo ID if needed.Applicants will need to completea photo voter ID application, havea photo taken and sign a digitalsignature pad. Call 703-222-0776.

The following special events will alsoprovide opportunity to register tovote and/or get a photo VirginiaVoter card.

❖ Wednesday/Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2p.m., Herndon Senior Center, 873Grace St #1, Herndon.

VOLUNTEERS WANTEDAARP Foundation Tax-Aide is

looking to expand its team ofvolunteers for the upcoming taxseason. Tax-Aide, now in its 51styear, offers free in-personpreparation and assistance toanyone, especially those 50 andolder, who can’t afford a taxpreparation service. Volunteersmake a difference in theircommunities by assisting manyolder, lower-income taxpayers,and their families, who mightotherwise miss out on the taxcredits and deductions they’veearned. To learn about volunteeropportunities, visitaarpfoundation.org/taxaide orcall 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

Bulletin Board

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

chamber is well positioned to de-velop new and exciting opportu-nities for businesses from acrossour region to engage, interact, andlead.“

The Northern Virginia Chamberof Commerce, the “Voice of Busi-ness in Northern Virginia,” repre-sents over 650 local employerswith more than 500,000 regionalemployees. For 90-plus years, theNorthern Virginia Chamber hasbeen working hand-in-hand withcompanies in the region to build astrong business community. Tolearn more about visit http://www.novachamber.org and followthe Northern Virginia Chamber onTwitter: @NOVAChamberUPCOMING NOVACHAMBER EVENTS❖ Northern Virginia Regional Elected

Leaders Summit, Aug. 29, at 8 – 10a.m., Waddell Theater, Join theNorthern Virginia Chamber ofCommerce, Alexandria Chamber ofCommerce, Arlington Chamber ofCommerce, Loudoun CountyChamber of Commerce, PrinceWilliam Chamber of Commerce, andthe Northern Virginia RegionalCommission for a roundtablefeaturing the mayor of the City ofAlexandria, chairs of Fairfax,Loudoun, and Prince Williamcounties, as well as the vice chair ofArlington County.

❖ Capital Region Business Forum, Sept.6, at 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., Hilton McLeanTysons Corner, Virginia Gov. RalphNortham, Maryland Gov. LarryHogan and D.C. Mayor MurielBowser will discuss their plans towork cooperatively to bolster theregional economy.

❖ 2018 Virginia Senatorial Debate, Sept.26, at 5 – 8 p.m., Capital One Bank,between U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D) andChairman at-large of the PrinceWilliam Board of County SupervisorsCorey Stewart (R). Chuck Todd ofNBC’s Meet The Press, will moderate,to be televised live on NBC4.


Newcomers

By Supervisor John W. Foust

(D-Dranesville District)

We are fortunate to have manywonderful parks, historicalfeatures, and communityevents in the Dranesville

District. The following are some of my fa-vorites.

Clemyjontri Park: Since opening in2006, more than 200,000 visitors have en-joyed this playground where children of allabilities can play side-by-side. Equipmentallows children who have physical, sensoryor developmental disabilities to have a par-allel playground experience of fun and ex-ploration. The park also includes a carou-sel, picnic pavilion, and new trackless train.The parking lot is currently being expandedso more visitors can enjoy the park.

6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean

Riverbend Park: This park offers over400 acres of forests, meadows and ponds.Trails include a 2.5 mile portion of thePotomac Heritage Trail that links nationaland regional parkland. Kayaking, canoeingand fishing are all available on the PotomacRiver. The nature center and picnic shelterare available for rent. Through a grant re-ceived this year, new canoes will be pur-chased for the park.

8700 Potomac Hills, Great Falls

Colvin Run Park: Colvin Run Mill of-fers visitors a chance to step back in time.There are tours of the restored mill, whichwas built around 1811. A general store of-fers stone ground cornmeal, wheat flour,grits, “penny candy” and snacks and drinks.Trails are available for quiet walks. Livemusic, craft demonstrations, ice cream mak-ing, and seasonal activities are availablefrom February through December.

10017 Colvin Run, Great FallsTurner Farm: Originally the site of a

dairy farm, the 52-acre park offers a uniquemix of educational and recreational facili-ties. In 2016, a new roll-top observatoryopened in Observatory Park at Turner Farm.The observatory offers the public a chance

to see the night sky from one ofFairfax County’s darkest spotsthrough permanently mounted tele-scopes. The Analemma Society part-ners with the Park Authority to pro-vide astronomy programs at the ob-servatory. Equestrians can enjoy across country course and a largemulti-purpose arena with stadiumjumps and dressage makers. Smallchildren can enjoy a tot lot.

925 Springvale Road, Great Falls

Runnymede Park: The Town ofHerndon is located in the DranesvilleDistrict. The Town owns and main-tains this 58-acre park. It is the sitefor many community nature-relatedevents such as the annual Nature Fest.Situated near the Sugarland RunStream, the park attracts over 100species of birds, plus deer, fox andother wildlife. Two park shelters areavailable for rental.

196 Herndon Parkway, Herndon

Scotts Run Nature Preserve:One of the few nature preserves inthe County. The 336-acre preserve,formerly known as the Burling Tract,had at one time been slated for de-velopment. Scotts Run offers wonder-ful hiking trails of varying difficulty,some of them leading to the bluffs of thePotomac River.


Spring Hill Recreation Center: Visi-tors can take advantage of the indoor swim-ming pool, a 2-story fitness center and agymnasium with an elevated running track.The gym features a single high school-sizedbasketball court with two overlay basket-ball courts and a volleyball overlay court.

1239 Spring Hill Road, McLean

MPAartfest: Every October, the McLeanProject for the Arts converts McLean Cen-tral Park into a free, one-day festival of thearts. Thousands of area residents attend.Vendor tents display the works of numer-

ous juried artists, which are complementedby the exhibitions of children’s’ and seniors’artwork, an Open Studio demonstration,and performances by local musicians.

McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madi-son Blvd., McLean

McLean Day: Sponsored by the McLeanCommunity Center, McLean Day is held onthe third Saturday in May. The festival fea-tures live entertainment, carnival rides, ex-hibitions and delicious foods for visitors ofall ages. The event also includes boothswhere artisans, local businesses, civic or-ganizations, nonprofit groups, and localofficials showcase their wares.

Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain BridgeRoad, McLean

Herndon Festival: Held in earlyJune, the Herndon Festival offerssomething for the whole family. Thefestival features three entertainmentstages, 10K and 5K races, a Kid’s Al-ley with hands-on arts, food vendors,fireworks, and more. Enjoy four daysof fun-filled activities and entertain-ment.

777 Lynn Street, Herndon

Claude Moore Colonial Farm:Visit Claude Moore Colonial Farm atTurkey Run to experience life on asmall farm just prior to the Revolu-tionary War. Claude Moore ColonialFarm is a living history museum dedi-cated to providing visitors with an au-thentic look at life in Virginia in 1771.Throughout the year, Claude MooreColonial Farm hosts several events,typical of those a farm family wouldhave experienced and enjoyed, suchas the 18th century Market Fair heldin May and cutting of tobacco andhanging it to dry in August.


Great Falls Freedom Memo-rial: The Great Falls Freedom Memo-rial was created in 2004 to honor allwho have served our country. TheFreedom Memorial hosts three annual

ceremonies, on Memorial Day, September11, and Veterans’ Day, as well as a 5K raceon July 4. It is a special place to pay re-spects to and remember those who haveserved and sacrificed for our country.

9830 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls (Be-hind the Great Falls Library)

Herndon Friday Night Live!: Fridaynights during the summer, Friday Night Live!concerts are held on the Herndon TownGreen. Concerts are free and feature popu-lar local and regional acts. Most featuredbands play rock and roll covers from classicto modern rock but country and originalmusic are also included for good measure.

Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street,Herndon

Places I Would Take a Newcomer in Dranesville District

Ribbon cutting for new trackless train and picnic shelter atClemyjontri Park.

The Orientation Room is an instructional space for educational pro-grams. The observatory features a retractable roof that rolls over the topof the fixed roof that covers the Orientation Room.

Supervisor Foust with Town of HerndonMayor Lisa Merkel, Town Council MembersGrace Wolf Cunningham and Bill McKenna,and Redevelopment and Housing AuthorityBoard Member Melissa Jonas at Friday NightLive! in June 2018.

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Newcomers Guide

Submit new volunteer announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking toexpand its team of volunteers for the upcomingtax season. Tax-Aide, now in its 51st year, offersfree in-person preparation and assistance toanyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’tafford a tax preparation service. Volunteersmake a difference in their communities byassisting many older, lower-income taxpayers,and their families, who might otherwise miss outon the tax credits and deductions they’veearned. To learn about volunteer opportunities,visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

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].

STEM Professionals Needed. Help assist K-12STEM teachers as part of the AmericanAssociation for the Advancement of Science’sSTEM Volunteer Program, stemvolunteers.org.Contact Don Rea at 571-551- 2488, [email protected].

Volunteer Adult Mentors Needed. Help assistthe Department of Family Services’ BeFriendA-Child mentoring program. The mentors provideopportunities for companionship, guidance andsupport to children who have been abused andneglected, or who are at risk of abuse andneglect. Contact Ibrahim Khalil [email protected] or 703-324-4547.

Herndon High School Library needsvolunteers. Training available to help with re-shelving books, pulling books for teacher use,helping to check passes, or other specialprojects. To learn more, [email protected].

RSVP, a volunteer network for seniors seekingservice opportunities in and around Fairfax

County, Arlington County and the City ofAlexandria, offers a wide array of opportunitiesfor volunteers 55 and older. RSVP volunteersenjoy flexible schedules, free accident andliability insurance while serving, optionalmileage and meal reimbursement and areinvited to volunteer group projects and socialgatherings. To sign up for an upcomingorientation, email Carly Hubicki [email protected] or call RSVP at703-403- 5360. To learn more about RSVP, visitwww.rsvpnova.org.

Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax CountyMaster Gardener Association offers plant clinics,home turf training or speakers for homeowner’smeetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.orgor call MG Help Desk at 703-324-8556 for more.

The Herndon Adult Day Health Care Centerneeds volunteers to assist with fitness activities,arts and crafts, mealtime, entertainment andmuch more. For these and other volunteeropportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 orvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults andclick on Volunteer Solutions.

The Northern Virginia Long Term CareOmbudsman Program needs volunteeradvocates for residents in nursing homes andassisted living facilities. Contact Lisa Callahan at703-324-5861, TTY 711 or [email protected] . Also visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/.

Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive olderadults to medical appointments and wellnessprograms. For these and other volunteeropportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 orvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults andclick on Volunteer Solutions.

Respite Care volunteers give family caregivers ofa frail older adult a well-deserved break so theycan go shopping, attend a doctor’s appointmentor just have coffee with a friend. Volunteers visitand oversee the safety of the older adult for afew hours each month. Support and training areprovided. Contact 703-324-7577, TTY 711, [email protected].

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See Herndon Experience, Page 9

Katie Yoshida, Stay-at-Home Mom, three months in Herndon with sonsJoshua and Matteo.

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Favorites:”Frying Pan Farm Park, theJapanese Immersion Program at Fox MillElementary School and although not inHerndon, Nova Parks Meadowlark Botani-cal Gardens in Vienna.”

Concerns: “I have no concerns aboutHerndon.”

Event Notices: “I find out about events

through the websites, DullesMoms.com andFairfax County Parktakes, word of mouthand my church, Epiphany Episcopal. I’d liketo add, Fairfax County blows California outof the water. Northern Virginia and theHerndon area are amazing. We love theparks, as we love to be out in nature. Parksare everywhere.”

About Herndon Experience: Places, Events, Concerns

Jolene Wolfanger, Human Resource Recruiter,multiple years in Herndon Pictured with herdaughter, Siena White, 3, and son Matteo, 5, atFrying Pan Park

Favorites: “Oh mygoodness. We love theHerndon Fortnightly Li-brary in the town and theW & OD Trail. We usuallygo to the library, and thenwalk down the trail. I alsolike the Starbucks inHerndon.

Concerns: “I wishthere were more places likethis (Frying Pan Park). Wehave to protect our parks.There’s overpopulation onsmall lots. Please, do notsell off more land for hous-ing. We need green spaceand we love it. My son wentto preschool and pre-K hereat the Frying Pan Farm ParkKatydid program, and mydaughter starts nextmonth.”

Event Notices: “I findout about events at theHerndon Town library.There is a rack of programinformation sheets there.When I visit, I pick themup.”

Kirstin Nickersonof the Town ofHerndon at alocal coffee shop.Web Designer, fiveyears in Herndon

Favorites: “One of the best-kept secretsis the event, Elden Street Tea Shop & BoardGames at ArtSpace Herndon every Satur-day. I like the Town of Herndon Festival,Labor Day Festival, Homecoming Parade,Friday Night Live Concerts, Farmers Mar-ket Fun Days and Third Thursdays ArtsCrawls by Arts Herndon. At Frying Pan Park,there is the 4-H Fair, equestrian events andKatydid Preschool. The preschool raiseschickens in their classes and visits farm ani-mals at the park like the baby cows.”

Concerns: “As for concerns, theComstock Redevelopment Project in thedowntown and the pending traffic increase.You add 273 more residential units, andthere are traffic concerns. Also, there is thepossible proposed new Catholic high schoolon Vine Street by St. Joseph’s Church. I feellike many of the new Downtown Redevel-opment Project plans are happening behindclosed doors. I wish the community had amore formal platform rather than threeminutes at the Town Council Public Hear-

ings. I feel thepublic hearingsare just a formal-ity, and they( T o w nCouncilmembers)have alreadymade their deci-sions.”

Event No-tices: “I find outabout eventsthrough FairfaxCounty Parktakesand emails. I alsocome to the localdowntown coffee

shop to hear what is happening, learnthrough word of mouth and the Connec-tion Newspaper Calendar. I would like toadd; I like the urban experience in the smalltown setting of Herndon. I’m looking for-ward to the Labor Day Festival. I drag mymom there and enjoy the wine.”

John Leach, IT, 33 years Town of Herndon residentFavorites: “I really like the Red Kimono Restaurant in Down-town Herndon, Rotary Club of Herndon meetings everyWednesday morning at Amphora Diner Deluxe in the town,and sitting and sipping wine on my friend’s and his wife’sporch at their home on Elden Street.”Concerns: “The high cost of housing, traffic congestion, andintegrating foreigners into the mainstream of Herndon andmaking them feel welcome.”

Bill McKenna, Cygnacom business developmentdirector, Herndon Town Councilmember, 6-yearresident Town of HerndonFavorites: “What do I like to do? Communicate with theresidents in the Town of Herndon about what the town iscurrently doing. Development, both at the Metro station andin the downtown. The soul of our town will be its Downtown,its heart, its engine, the Metro. The Silver Line will be self-sustaining. There will be a circulator bus that will provideaccess from the Dulles Toll Road Metro Station to the Down-town. In the Town of Herndon, I like Jimmy’s Old TownTavern, Nunu’s Thai Dishes and Sugarland Run Valley StreamTrail with its paved paths and bridges.” Concerns: “Transportation and traffic, working with those in the surroundingcommunity and supervisors to have better traffic flow and better efficiencies in publictransit.”

Handan Radosh, Payroll Consultant, 13 years Townof HerndonFavorites: “I like the Herndon Festival and the Friday NightLive concerts. These events are so amazing. We use the W &OD Trail and hike and run the Sugarland Run Valley StreamTrail. We love it here; we know many people.”Concerns: “Yes, because the Metro is coming. I see develop-ment everywhere.We are going to get crowded and have traffic problems, butwe are going to retire here though. We want to stay. Every-where I look, there’s greenery and trees. For me, it is the best,and then there is Washington D.C.”

Event Notices: “My husband finds about events and has a map of what’s happening.”



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Herndon Experience

Jordan Kinslow, artist andStarbucks barista, three yearsin HerndonFavorites: “The best events? TheThird Thursday Arts Crawls in theTown of Herndon on the Town Square,Jam Brew, held September and Octo-ber, those are concerts on the stage atthe Herndon Municipal Center and myStarbucks at Village Center Dulles,Centreville Road”Concerns: “Honestly, I have noconcerns locally. I feel safe here, andmy voice is heard. It is so easy to makefriends, get their stories and go fromthere.”Event Notices: “I find out abouthappenings through the Internet. WhenI am out on my bike, I see so manythings happening up in downtownHerndon and stop. I would like to add,come on down to the Third ThursdaysArts Crawls in front of the Old TownHall. See my gemstone jewelry.”

—Mercia Hobson

Herndon FestivalThe 4-day Herndon Festival packs four days of fun-filled activities, vendors, and entertainment. Parking isfree as is the shuttle bus. Plus admission and entertainment are always free. Next year festival will beheld May 30—June 2, 2019.

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of Virginia also sets out specific types of property that maybe exempted from taxation. For example, the Constitution ofVirginia allows the General Assembly to permit localities toprovide a partial exemption from real estate taxes as an in-centive for property owners to make substantialimprovements to existing structures by renovating, rehabili-tating, or replacing those structures.

Proposed AmendmentThe proposed amendment would authorize the General As-

sembly to allow localities to provide a partial tax exemptionfor real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, if im-provements have been made on the property to addressflooding. The General Assembly and participating localitieswould be allowed to place restrictions or conditions on quali-fication for the tax exemption.

“YES” vote will authorize the General Assembly to allowlocalities to provide a partial tax exemption for real propertythat is subject to recurrent flooding, if improvements havebeen made on the property to address flooding.

“NO” vote will not allow such a tax exemption.

State Ballot Question TwoQuestion: Shall the real property tax exemption for a

primary residence that is currently provided to the survivingspouses of veterans who had a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability be amended toallow the surviving spouse to move to a different primaryresidence and still claim the exemption?

Present LawThe Constitution of Virginia currently requires the General

Assembly to exempt from taxation the principal place of resi-dence of any veteran who has been determined by the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability. This taxexemption is also provided to the surviving spouse of such aveteran, so long as the surviving spouse continues to occupythat property as the surviving spouse’s principal place of resi-dence

Proposed AmendmentThe proposed amendment would allow the surviving

spouse of any veteran who has been determined by the U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability to continue to claimthe tax exemption currently provided, even if the survivingspouse moves to a new principal place of residence that isowned by the surviving spouse.

“YES” vote will allow these surviving spouses to move to anew principal place of residence that is owned by the surviv-ing spouse and still claim the tax exemption.

“NO” vote will not allow such surviving spouses to move andstill claim the tax exemption.

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BONDTEXT: Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, bor-

row money, and issue bonds in the maximum aggregateprincipal amount of $182,000,000 to provide funds, in addi-tion to funds from public safety facilities bonds previouslyauthorized, to finance, including reimbursement to the Countyfor temporary financing for, the costs of public safety facili-ties, including the construction, reconstruction, enlargement,renovation and equipment of civil and criminal justice facili-ties, police training and operational facilities and stations, fireand rescue training facilities and stations, including fire andrescue stations owned by volunteer organizations, and the ac-quisition of necessary land?

$73 million would be earmarked for improvements to fourfire stations — Mount Vernon ($16 million), Fairview ($16million), Gunston ($13 million), and Seven Corners ($13million) — that are all 37 years or older. An additional $15million would be used to improve one of the eight volunteerstations that is more than 40 years old.

The Fairfax County Police Department would receive $59million: $18 million to renovate and expand the Mason Dis-trict Station which was built in 1975; $18 million to renovateand upgrade its Criminal Justice Academy, and $18 million torenovate, expand or replace the Police Evidence Storage Build-ing used to store evidence for court cases, and also houses thewarrant desk and the victim services section.

The Adult Detention Center needs $45 million of improve-ments to three wings, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC,elevator and fire protection systems as well as security andcamera equipment. $5 million would be used to improve theJennings Judicial Center.

On The Ballot

The Fairfax County Civil-ian Review Panel andthe Independent PoliceAuditor were estab-

lished by the Board of Supervisorsas recommended by the Ad HocPolice Practices Review Commis-sion, formed after the police shoot-ing death of John Geer. The paneland the auditor are independentfrom the Police Department andreport directly to the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors.

The nine-member Police CivilianReview Panel’s mission is to en-hance police legitimacy and tobuild and maintain trust betweenthe citizens of Fairfax County, theBoard of Supervisors, and theFairfax County Police Department.The panel reviews police investi-gations resulting from public com-plaints about officers of the FairfaxCounty Police Department. Thepanel has nine members who areFairfax County residents.

The panel reviews investigationsinvolving police misconduct, in-cluding rudeness, threats, verbalabuse, harassment, racial profil-ing, and discrimination.

Current panel members are:Rhonda VanLowe, Chair; DougKay, Vice-Chair; Hansel Aguilar;

Kathleen Davis-Siudut; SteveDescano; Hollye Doane; AnnaNorthcutt; Randy Sayles; AdrianSteel.

The panel generally meets inopen session on the first Thursdayof every month at 7 p.m. The pub-lic is welcome to attend.

Check www.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar/ShowCalendar.aspx

The Independent PoliceAuditor’s mission is to bolster trustbetween the citizens of FairfaxCounty and the Fairfax County

Police Department by providingaccountability, fairness, transpar-ency and trust in the complaintsystem and investigative process.The Independent Police Auditoralso provides an accessible, safe,impartial, and responsive intakevenue for complaints about theFairfax County Police Departmentand its employees.

The Office of the IndependentPolice Auditor (OIPA) reviews po-lice investigations involving use offorce and serves as an independent

intake venue for complaints.Both the panel and the auditor

determine whether the police in-vestigation was thorough, accu-rate and impartial.

HOW TO FILE A COM-PLAINT

If you feel you have experiencedor observed misconduct by aFairfax County police officer, youare encouraged to file a complaint.You will not be penalized by thepolice or any county official forfiling a complaint.

FILL OUT A COMPLAINTFORM

❖ You may use a printed copyof the online form.

❖ You may also complete a com-plaint form online.

Go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/policeauditor

❖ You may file your completedform by mailing it to: Office of theIndependent Police Auditor;12000 Government Center Park-way, Suite 233A; Fairfax, VA22035

❖ You may file online. Instruc-tions are provided at the website.

❖ You may deliver a completedcomplaint form to the Auditor’sOffice at the above address or toany Fairfax County Police Station.

If you need help completing theform, call 703-324-3459 or [email protected]

HOW IT WORKS❖ When a complaint is received,

it is sent to the Police Departmentfor investigation.

❖ Investigators interview theperson who filed the complaintand witnesses.

❖ Police examine the evidenceand write a report outlining thefindings.

❖ The person who filed the com-

plaint receives a letter summariz-ing findings of the investigation.

❖ If the person does not agreewith the outcome of the investi-gation, he or she asks for a review.

❖ If a review is requested, ei-ther the Civilian Review Panel orthe Independent Police Auditor re-views the investigation and issuesa public report.

MORE ABOUT THE INDE-PENDENT POLICE AUDITOR

The Board of Supervisors ap-pointed Richard G. Schott, a 27-year Federal Bureau of Investiga-tion (FBI) veteran, as FairfaxCounty’s first independent policeauditor. Schott reports directly tothe board, which approved the cre-ation of the position as a followup to one of the recommendationsof the Ad Hoc Police Practices Re-view Commission. Among hisroles, Schott will be responsiblefor:

❖ Monitoring and reviewing in-ternal investigations of Police De-partment officer-involvedshootings, in-custody deaths anduse-of-force cases in which an in-dividual is killed or seriously in-jured.

❖ Requesting further investiga-tions if he determines that an in-ternal investigation was deficientor conclusions were not supportedby the evidence.

❖ Issuing public reports for eachreviewed internal investigation.

❖ Reviewing all resident com-plaint investigations of allegedexcessive or unnecessary force byofficers.

❖ Producing annual reports thatanalyze trends and recommendimprovements.

Schott has spent his entire 27-year FBI career as a special agentworking with local law enforcementofficers, and for the past 16 yearshas provided training to membersof state and local law enforcementagencies, including legal issues as-sociated with police officers’ use offorce and deadly force.

He has experience with Color ofLaw violations, including review-ing police reports and citizen com-plaints, recommending to U.S. De-partment of Justice attorneyswhether or not to proceed with in-vestigations and conducting theensuing investigations.

Schott is also an instructor at theFBI Academy in Quantico, wherehe has taught thousands of newagents on basic constitutionalcriminal procedure and the legalramifications involved when anagent uses force.

The nine members of the Civilian Review Panel marked with *: Gerarda Culipher,Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court; Randy Sayles,* Oak Hill; Rhonda VanLowe,* Reston;Kathleen Davis-Siudut,* Springfield; Adrian Steel,* McLean; Sharon Bulova, chairman ofthe Board of Supervisors; Judge William Webster, former director of FBI and CIA; Super-visor John Cook, chairman of Public Safety Committee; Jean Senseman,* Lorton; Dou-glas Kay,* Fairfax; Hollye Doane,* Oakton; Steve Descano,* Springfield; and HanselAguilar,* Fairfax.

Office of the Independent Police Auditor, Civilian Review Panel now reviewing cases.

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Fairfax County’s Meals on Wheelsurgently needs drivers in theAnnandale, Franconia/Kingstowne,Reston, Mount Vernon and McLeanareas. 703-324-5406, TTY 711 orwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults.

Habitat Heroes Project. The fourthSaturday of each month from 10 a.m.- noon. Join the Habitat Heroes inprotecting Reston’s forests fromaggressive plants and restoring themto their natural state. Wear longsleeves, long pants, and if possible,gardening gloves to protect frominsects and dangerous plants. R.A.will provide tools, gloves, snacks, andwater. To volunteer and find more

Newcomers Guide

Submit new announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar.

VOTER REGISTRATION AND IDThe Fairfax County Office of

Elections (12000 GovernmentCenter Parkway Suite 323, Fairfax) isopen daily during normal businesshours to provide county residents theopportunity to register to vote or

obtain a free voterphoto ID if needed.Applicants will need tocomplete a photo voterID application, have aphoto taken and sign adigital signature pad.

Call 703-222-0776. The followingspecial events will also provideopportunity to register to vote and/orget a photo Virginia Voter card.

❖ Wednesday/Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace St#1, Herndon.

information, [email protected] or 703-435-7986.

ARTSPACE HERNDON – ArtSpaceHerndon needs volunteer docents togreet guests, answer the phone andcomplete sales during normal galleryhours. Volunteers are also needed afew hours each month to assist withexhibit installation and specialperforming arts events. Training isprovided. Flexible shifts areavailable. For additional informationsee our websitewww.artspaceherndon.com. Orcontact us at 703-956-9560,[email protected] Herndon, 750 CenterStreet, Herndon.

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Fairfax-Falls Church

Community Services Board’sMerrifield Center offers a newstand-up information kiosk. Part of apilot project, the new feature aims toimprove the customer serviceexperience and decrease wait timesfor individuals who are seekingmental (behavioral) health services.To check in, individuals respond tofive simple questions, then the CSB’sPatient Track software alerts staff.Based on clinicians’ schedules andavailability, as well as the needs ofthe client, individuals are triaged andseen by the next available staffmember. For more information onavailable services, call the CSB at703-383-8500 (Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-5 p.m.). In an emergency 24/7,call CSB Emergency Services at 703-573-5679 or the Fairfax Detox Centerat 703-502-7000 (TTY 703-322-9080).

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Fairs & FestivalsA sampling of the many fun and family-friendly eventstaking place around Fairfax County much of the year.

September 2018MONDAY/SEPT. 3Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11

a.m. - 5 p.m. at Herndon TownGreen, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Greatmusic, a craft show, food, 12wineries and micro-brews andculinary demonstrations. Visitherndon-va.gov/recreation/special-events/labor-day-festival for more.

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

at Burke Centre Community Festival,6060 Burke Centre Parkway Burke.Festival includes an Arts & Craft Fair,festival food vendors, amusementrides, pony rides, musicalentertainment provided by local andnationally recognized performers,nature shows, after-hours WineGarden. Visit www.virginia.org/Listings/Exhibits/BurkeCentreFestival for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 15Dulles Day Plane Pull. At Dulles

International Airport, Dulles. The2014 Dulles Day Family Festival &Plane Pull is a full day of excitementwith airplane and auto exhibits, thechildren’s zone and bus pull, varieddisplays and activities, vendors, foodand entertainment. Visitwww.planepull.com for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 22Reston Multicultural Festival. 11

a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza,Reston. The Reston MulticulturalFestival celebrates all theentertainment, dress, food, andcultural treasures from all over theworld that are all here in Reston.Rain or shine. Free. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/attend-shows-events-exhibits/reston-multicultural-festival for more.

October 2018WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 10-13Fairfax’s Fall for the Book

Festival. 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Enjoy literature and hearauthors give readings at the Fall forthe Book Festival. Visitwww.fallforthebook.org for more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 13Taste of Annandale. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tom Davis Drive in centralAnnandale, between Columbia Pikeand John Marr Drive. The fourthannual Taste of Annandale willshowcase local restaurants during adaylong family-friendly celebrationaimed at building community spirit,engaging young people, andpromoting local businesses. Otheractivities include a 5K; multiculturalmusic, dance, and other liveentertainment; a chili cook-off; andmuch more.

May 2019Great Falls Artfest on the Green.

On the Great Falls Village Green.Great Falls Studios Spring Art Showand Sale under the big tent and a fewlittle tents, too. A plein aircompetition and quick draw. Withprizes and a reception, Sponsored byArts of Great Falls. Then, a grandfinale “Blues Explosion” to close theweekend and start the alwayspopular season of Concerts on theGreen by Celebrate Great Falls. Forcomplete schedule and updates visitwww.greatfallsart.org/artfest/

MONDAY/MAY 13Great Falls Annual Charity Golf

Tournament. Hidden CreekCountry Club. 1711 Club HouseRoad, Reston. Join for a morning orafternoon round of golf and supportour three Great Falls elementaryschools while you are at it.Opportunities for sponsorships andvolunteering are available! For moreinformation:www.celebrategreatfalls.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 30-JUNE 2Herndon Festival 2019. Thursday: 6-

10 p.m. Friday 5-11 p.m. Saturday:10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6p.m. Northwest Federal Credit Union,200 Spring St., Herndon. Four dayoutdoor festival with threeentertainment stages, two fireworksdisplays, Kid’s Alley with children’sart area, arts and craft show andmore! All ages. Visitwww.herndonfestival.net for moreinformation.

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

p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 11404Washington Plaza W, Reston. OnThursdays, take a break with thisoutdoor concert series. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/take-a-break for a weekly lineup.

FRIDAYS/MAY-AUGUSTHerndon Friday Night Live! 6:30

p.m. 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Listen togreat music on Friday nights duringthe summer. Visit herndonrocks.com/schedule.php for more.

June 2019Springfield Days. South Run Park,

7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield.Springfield Days is a community widecelebration that includes a 5K run,“Pet Fest” and car show. Visitwww.springfielddays.com for more.

Cardboard Regatta. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Lake Accotink Park, 7500 AccotinkPark Road, Springfield. Featuredduring Springfield Days, witness thecardboard boat creations race alongLake Accotink’s shoreline at 2 p.m.$4 vehicle fee. Call 703-569-0285 oremail [email protected] www.springfielddays.com formore.

Vintage Virginia Wine and FoodFestival. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bull RunRegional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive,Centreville. A fun-filled day withfood, musical entertainment andmore. Visit www.vintagevirginia.comfor more.

Lake Anne Chalk on the WaterFestival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake AnnePlaza, 1609 Washington Plaza,Reston. Chalk on the Water is a two-day street-painting festival whereparticipants will create amazingstreet art. Festival goers can purchasea “plot” of brick space on the plazaand paint to their hearts delightwhatever flows from theirimagination. Cost for spaces are $5for children, $10 for adults, and $15for professional artist. Individualscan register atwww.chalkonthewater.com. Only100 spaces/plots are available forthis event. Participants have a chanceto win cash prizes for variouscategories, awarded by notablecommunity judges. The festival willalso include food, a live DJ, a winegarden.

Taste of Reston. Reston Town Center,11900 Market St., Reston. Carnivalgames and rides with a family funzone. Visit www.restontaste.com formore.

JUNE-AUGUSTReston Concerts on the Town.

Fridays, 7:30-10 p.m. Reston TownCenter Pavilion. Bring lawn chairs orpicnic blankets and enjoy live musicin the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free.Rain or shine. Presented by RestonTown Center, Boston Properties, andReston Town Center Association.Alcohol permitted at restaurants

only. 11900 Market Street, Reston.Concert information:www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.

Great Falls Concerts on the Green.Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Great Falls VillageCentre Green. Come out with yourpicnic baskets and chairs for anentertaining evening of free, livemusic! 776 Walker Rd, Great Falls.Full schedule list:www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.

Lake Anne Summer Film Festival.Select Sundays, 8 p.m. Lake AnnePlaza, 1609 Washington Plaza,Reston. Grab a date, the family or agroup of friends, bring the lawnchairs and a picnic and enjoy the freeflicks under the stars.

Arts in the Parks. Wednesdays &Saturdays, 10 a.m. Performancevenues include Burke Lake ParkAmphitheater, E.C. Lawrence ParkAmphitheater, Mason District ParkAmphitheater, and Frying Pan FarmPark Visitor Center. Entertainchildren, teach them the importanceof protecting our natural resources,introduce them to live entertainmentin an informal kid-friendlyatmosphere, and forge a connectionbetween kids and parks. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/arts-in-the-parks formore.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 7-9Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Friday:

6 p.m.-midnight; Saturday: 10 a.m.-midnight; and Sunday: 11 a.m.-7p.m.Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway,Fairfax. Musical performances, rides,games and food. Call 703-324-3247or visit www.celebratefairfax.com/.

SUNDAY/JUNE 14Love Your Body Yoga Festival. Yoga

studios and wellness centers ofNorthern Virginia will be offeringclasses, services, and information onways to care for your body, alongwith live entertainment and activities

for children. Donations to participatein classes benefit Cornerstones.Presented by Beloved Yoga.www.belovedyoga.com.

July 2019Herndon 4th of July Celebration.

Bready Park at the HerndonCommunity Center, 814 FerndaleAve., Herndon. A family-fun eventfeaturing games, arts and craftactivities, bingo, food face painting,balloon artists, and fireworks. Visitwww.herndon-va.gov/recreation/special-events/4th-of-july for more.

Great Falls 4th of July Celebration& Parade. 5K Walk Run, BloodDrive, Little Patriot Parade, andfloats, horses, antique cars and petsmaking a loop in the Main Parade.Fireworks start after dusk.www.celebrategreatfalls.org/4th-of-july-celebration-parade/

Vienna 4th of July Festival andFireworks Show. Live musicalentertainment, arts and crafts forkids, antique and classic car showand fireworks. Visitwww.viennava.gov for more.

Fairfax’s Independence DayCelebration. In the DowntownFairfax Historic District.Independence day parade, historicaltours, games, entertainment andfireworks. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/independence-day-celebration

Obon Festival. Highlighting Japaneseculture at Ekoji Buddhist Temple,6500 Lakehaven Lane, FairfaxStation. Visit www.ekoji.org formore.

Clifton Film Festival. 7 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Way, Lorton. Enjoy livemusic, food and original films underthe stars. During the event there willbe two awards ceremonies, student’sawards will be given duringintermission and the 19+ category atthe closing of the festival. For moreinformation, please visitcliftonfilmfest.com

Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Sitin the shade and savor roast chickenand spicy sausages, enjoy dancingand singing with the fiddler, testyour water color and writing skillswith Mr. Andrews at the Stationer.Visit 1771.org for more.

JULY-AUGUSTBraddock Nights Concert Series.

Fridays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. LakeAccotink Park, 7500 Accotink ParkRoad, Springfield or Royal Lake Park,5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax.Listen to musical performances in thegreat outdoors. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/performances/sesflyers18-braddocknights.pdf for location andschedule.

August 2019Fairfax County 4-H Fair and

Carnival. At Frying Pan Farm Park,2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Enjoyold-fashioned family fun withcarnival games, rides and temptingfoods. Stop by the 4-H Fairthroughout the weekend asexhibitors display their winningentries and get their farm animalsready to show. Try a turn at farmchores, watch stage entertainmentand enjoy horse and livestockshows.Thursday and Friday – freeparking and discount tickets forunlimited rides. Admission to the 4-HFair and Carnival is free; $10 per carparking fee on Saturday and Sunday.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details.

Celebrate Fairfax!Attendees enjoy live entertainment, rides,games and food trucks as part of the 2018Celebrate Fairfax! festival June 8-10 at theFairfax Government Center. The annualfestival attracts tens of thousands ofvisitors each year.

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9 Sully Historic3650 Historic Sully Way, ChantillyCultural Resource Park

10 Dranesville Tavern11919 Leesburg Pike, HerndonCultural Resource Park

11 Grand Hamptons1081 Safa Street, HerndonNeighborhood Park

12 Stanton910 Third Street, HerndonCommunity Park

13 Alabama Drive1100 Alabama Drive, HerndonCommunity Park

14 Bruin415 Van Buren Street, HerndonCommunity Park

15 Chandon900 Palmer Drive, HerndonCommunity Park

16 Fred Crabtree2801 Fox Mill Road, HerndonDistrict Park

17 Franklin Oaks2961 Franklin Oaks Drive, HerndonNeighborhood Park

18 Stratton Woods2431 Fox Mill Road, RestonCommunity Park

19 Floris School Site2621 Centreville Road, HerndonCommunity Park

20 Frying Pan Farm2717 West Ox Road, HerndonMultiple Resource Park

21 Baron Cameron11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, RestonDistrict Park

22 Lake Fairfax1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, RestonMultiple Resource Park

23 South Lakes Drive11851 South Lakes Drive, RestonCommunity Park

24 Reston North1635 Reston Parkway, RestonCommunity Park

25 Stuart Road12001 Lake Newport Road, RestonCommunity Park

26 Holly Knolls1010 Redberry Court, Great FallsNeighborhood Park

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28 Windermere11000 Georgetown Pike, Great FallsCommunity Park

29 Lockmeade1104 Riva Ridge Drive, Great FallsCommunity Park

30 Lexington Estates10401 Shesue Street, Great FallsNeighborhood Park

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2 Coppermine Crossing SS2744 Cooper Creek Rd, HerndonSchool Site

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4 Dulles Corner2446 Dulles View Drive, HerndonCommunity Park

5 Franklin Farm13590 Franklin Farm Road, HerndonCommunity Park

6 Reston Town GreenCameron Glen Dr, RestonNeighborhood Park

7 Shaker Woods1225 Stuart Road, RestonCommunity Park

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National ParksGF Great Falls National Park

9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLeanwww.nps.gov/grfaGreat Falls Park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dark. The Visitor Center

and bookstore are open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, springthrough fall seasons. Picnic, hike along the Potomac River.Swimming and wading in the Potomac are prohibited.

GW George Washington Memorial Parkway

www.nps.gov/gwmp703-289-2500The GW Parkway includes more than 25

sites, ranging from historic homes towildlife preserves. Join a ranger for a freeprogram or explore sites independently. Some parksites, including Turkey Run Park, TheodoreRoosevelt Island, Great Falls Park, etc., close atdark. The Parkway itself remains open 24 hoursa day to vehicle traffic.

WTWolf Trap National Park

for the Performing Arts1551 Trap Road, Viennawww.nps.gov/wotr/The only national park dedicated to

presenting the performing arts.From May through September,multiple amphitheaters in the parkpresent musicals, dance, opera, jazz,and popular and country music. Explorethe park without the crowds from October- April. The Barns at Wolf Trap offer indoorentertainment through the winter months.

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pool. The park alsofeatures a deluxe miniaturegolf course, a nine-stationbatting cage, picnic shelters, anda special events pavilion.

CHCarlyle House Historic

Park121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park/703-549-2997The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753

by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride,Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member of one of themost prestigious families in colonial Virginia.Their home quickly became a center of socialand political life in Alexandria and gained afoothold in history when British GeneralBraddock made the mansion his headquarters in1755. On the National Register of HistoricPlaces, Carlyle House is architecturally unique inAlexandria as the only stone, 18th-centuryPalladian-style house. Daily tours of the house,programs for schoolchildren, special events,exhibits and lectures explore the life and timesof John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Alexandria.The site may be rented in the evenings forprivate functions and weddings.

FHFountainhead Regional Park

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/fountainhead/703-250-9124The observation deck of the Marina Building at

Fountainhead commands a spectacular view ofthe widest point of the Occoquan Reservoir.Summer activities include catfish tournaments,children’s fishing tournament, paddleboat toursand more.

HOHemlock Overlook Regional Park

13220 Yates Ford Road, Cliftonwww.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/800-877-0954; 571-281-3556;Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers a variety of

outdoor and environmental education. Programsat Hemlock Overlook are open to the public andgroups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse

trails maybe usedwithout priorarrangement.

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Botanical Gardens9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court,

Viennawww.nvrpa.org/park/

meadowlark_botanical_gardens/703-255-3631This 95-acre complex of large

ornamental display gardens andunique native plant collections isopen year round and includewalking trails, lakes, more than 20varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, anextensive shade garden, native wildflowers,gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms andfoliage. The Atrium’s indoor tropical gardensetting is a popular meeting, reception, weddingand workshop location. Interpretive displaysaccompany a restored 18th-century cabin.

OROccoquan Regional Park

9751 Ox Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/703-690-2121This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and

a touch of the past with its historic brick kilnsand the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Parklands, trails and associated waters are part ofthe Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals.One hour Tour Boat Rides on the OccoquanRiver to Belmont Bay and back. OfferedSaturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12and under, under age 4 are free.

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Regional Park &Pirates Cove

Waterpark6501 Pohick Bay Drive,Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/www.piratescovepohick.com703-339-6102

Pohick Bay is located on thePotomac River, 25 miles south of the

nation’s capital. The boat launch facility isone of only three public access points to thePotomac River in northern Virginia. Pohick Bayoffers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jonboats for rent on the weekends, as well as familyand group camping, hiking, picnic areas and alarge play area for children. The park offers oneof the largest, outdoor freeform pools on theeast coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located onMason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragileland that shelters an abundance of wildlife,including the bald eagle. Pirates Cove Waterparkis located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitorscan cool off under the 300-gallon dumpingbucket, fire the water cannons and splash downthe waterslide or search for buried treasure atBuccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove

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Major Parks in the AreaParks

MN Mason Neck State Park

7301 High Point Rd. Lortonwww.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/

mas.shtml#703-339-2385 or 703-339-2380 (visitor center)[email protected] park’s visitor center was expanded in 2010 to

include a new exhibit room, gift shop andmeeting room. There are several exhibits in thecenter, and with a view of Belmont Bay. Visitorcenter staff can answer questions and provideinformation on park trails, facilities and localpoints of interest. Pond study, bird watching,canoe trips, nature walks and talks, and GPSadventures are just a few of the excitingprograms offered by park rangers.

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Bull Run Marina Regional Park &Atlantis Waterpark7700 Bull Run Drive, Centrevillewww.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/www.atlantisbullrun.com/703-631-0552Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and

family camping. Bull Run Public ShootingCenter open all year. Group Camping open dailyJan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf openApril through October. Hours vary. AtlantisWaterpark features pools, a giant dumpingbucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities forall ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Dayweekend through Labor Day, and is a member ofthe Northern Virginia Regional Park Authorityfamily of Waterparks. Neptune Reef snack barsells food, beverages and sweets.

CRCameron Run Regional Park/Great

Waves Waterpark4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandriawww.nvrpa.org/park/cameron_run/www.greatwaveswaterpark.com/703-960-0767Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of

recreation facilities in an urban area, includingGreat Waves Water Park. Catch a wave in thewave pool, twist and turn down four-story waterslides, take a plunge down speed slides, playwith friends in the shallow waters of the play

Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir-ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia StateParks and Fairfax County Park Authority. Mapcourtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. De-signed & compiled by Jean Card and LaurenceFoong. Photos by Renée Ruggles.

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also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunningand playing, as well as plenty of shade.Captain’s Galley snack bar features food,beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open fromMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

PBPohick Bay Golf Course

10301 Gunston Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course703-339-8585This scenic golf course is located on the Mason

Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practicefacility features a driving range with practiceputting and chipping greens, and lessons fromPGA pros. A full-service pro shop features anarray of name-brand golf clubs, equipment andapparel. Other services include club making,custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting andtournament coordinating.

POPotomac Overlook Regional Park &

Nature Center2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook/703-528-5406On the Potomac Palisades in north Arlington,

Potomac Overlook offers 70 acres of peacefulwoodland, trails, educational gardens, a smallpicnic area and a Nature Center. The NatureCenter features brand new exhibits called the“Energerium,” offering visitors a fun andaccessible way to learn energy basics and waysthey can help create sustainable energysolutions. The Nature Center also houses liveanimals and natural history exhibits.

SRSandy Run Regional Park

10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/703-690-4392The park is open to the public for the purpose of

education, training, practice, and racing forcompetitive and recreational sculling androwing. Only shells and other boats authorizedby the Northern Virginia Regional ParkAuthority may be launched from the docks orshoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers afacility for team training and competition forOlympic, college, high school and club canoe,kayak and crew athletes.

UHUpton Hill Regional Park & Ocean

Dunes Waterpark6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlingtonwww.nvrpa.org/park/upton_hill/www.oceanduneswaterpark.com/703-534-3437 or [email protected] Hill Regional Park offers visitors a wooded

oasis in the heart of the most densely populatedarea of Northern Virginia. A large outdoorwater-park complex is a sparkling attraction inthis wooded, urban park, which straddles theboundary line between Arlington and Fairfaxcounties. The deluxe miniature golf courseboasts one of the longest mini golf holes in theworld; the batting cages include nine baseballand softball cages. The park is open every dayfor hiking, picnicking, playing on the playgroundand enjoying the outdoors. Located withinUpton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunes isloaded with fun features for adults and children.

Arts CenterLAC Workhouse Arts Center

9601 Ox Road, Lortonwww.lortonarts.org703-584-2900The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio

buildings, the main galleries and the recentlyopened Youth Arts Center. Visitors areencouraged to interact with artists. In additionto visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center ishome to performing arts, including theater, filminstitute, musical and dance performances. Theeducation department supports both the visualand performing arts, offering classes andworkshops in a variety of disciplines. Futureplans for the Workhouse include an eventcenter, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre,restaurants, apartments, music barn andgarden/horticultural area. Other buildings onsite, yet to be renovated, may provide for otheractivities such as a visitors center, a blacksmithshop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space.

Major FairfaxCounty ParksBLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationvolleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf,

trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing883.4 acres, multiple resource park

CJP Clemyjontri Park

6317 Georgetown Pike, McLeanfitness, picnic areas and playgrounds18.6 acres, special purpose park

ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

5040 Walney Road, Chantillybaseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit),

community center, nature center, amphitheater,trails

650 acres, multiple resource park

FPF Frying Pan Farm Park

2717 West Ox Road, Herndonhistoric structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails,

open areas, playground135.3 acres, multiple resource park

GSG Green Spring Gardens

4603 Green Spring Road, AlexandriaCommunity Center, historic structure, biking/hiking

trails, open areas, gardens30.9 acres, special purpose park

HPP Hidden Pond Park

8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfieldtennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/

nature trails, playground, fishing25.6 acres, community park

HMP Huntley Meadows Park

3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandrianature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/

nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk1444.8 acres, natural resource park

LAP Lake Accotink Park

7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfieldbasketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic448.1 acres, multiple resource park

LFP Lake Fairfax Park

1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Restonsoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater,

carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters479 acres, multiple resource park

FRA Lee District Park

6601 Telegraph Road, Franconiasoftball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball,

volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground,accessible playground

138 acres, district park

MDP Mason District Park

6621 Columbia Pike, Annandalesoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball

(lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park,amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness

121.2 acres, district park

NWP Nottoway Park

9537 Courthouse Road, Viennabaseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit),

tennis (lit), trails, picnic90.9 acres, district park

RBP Riverbend Park

8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Fallsnature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/

hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom411.2 acres, multiple resource park

SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve

7400 Georgetown Pike, McLeanhistoric structure, historic/hiking/nature trails,

fishing384.3 acres, natural resource park

SRD South Run District

7550 Reservation Drive, Springfieldbaseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming196 acres, district park

WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter

8100 Braddock Road, Annandalesoftball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park292.6 acres, multiple resource park


By Mercia Hobson

The Connection

Incorporated in 1879, the Town ofHerndon is located in far westernFairfax County. A seven-membertown council, one member, the

mayor, governs the town. The town’s juris-diction remains subordinate to FairfaxCounty government powers and those of theCommonwealth of Virginia. The town’sboundaries embrace 4.2 square miles ofresidential and commercial properties. Thetown is the gateway to the Dulles Technol-ogy corner and is designated as zip code20170. The town describes itself as “inno-vative,” “inclusive” and a “Next GenerationSmall Town” where its residents respecthistory and heritage.

The single word “Herndon” is used todescribe the four nearby unincorporatedareas of Fairfax County and not part of theTown of Herndon. They are designated withzip codes 20171, 20190, 20191 and 20194and are governed by Fairfax County.

The Town of Herndon is the heart of theexpanded community, intersecting smalltown charm with an urban environment ofculture, dining, entertainment, and shop-ping. Town of Herndon residents drive,walk, cycle and use public transportationto get to work, places and events.

The town offers a wide range of attrac-tions, enriching the area’s quality of life andbringing people together. Public spaces pro-vide venues for free outdoor concerts, artswalks, festivals, races, children’s program-ming and farmers markets. Every citizen inthe town lives within a 1/4 mile of at leastone of the town’s 11 public parks. The townis near the center point of the famous Wash-ington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail, a 45-mile, paved 9-foot wide asphalt path thatbegins in Dunn Loring and ends in ruralPurcellville. A parallel horse path runs be-side parts of the trail. The town boasts theaward-winning Herndon Centennial GolfCourse, named one of the premier publicgolf courses in the Northern Virginia areaand the award-winning Herndon Commu-nity Center for fitness and recreation.

Arts and entertainment are vibrant in theTown of Herndon. Next Stop Theatre Com-

pany calls the town “home.” It is a profes-sional theatre company with the same per-formers on their stage as one would see inD.C., but without the drive. CBS D.C. namedClassical Ballet Theatre which is based inthe town “...Best Places to see Ballet in theD.C. Area.” ArtSpace Herndon is a commu-nity art gallery showcasing artwork andevents by local, regional and national art-ists of acclaim with artwork for sale, per-formances, and events. During warmweather months, it produces the DowntownThird Thursdays Arts Crawls series.

The Folk Club of Reston/Herndon meetsweekly at Amphora Diner Deluxe in the

town, and hosts open mics and perfor-mances. The Herndon Senior Center offersa wide range of activities for adults 50 yearsand older. The Town of Herndon welcomessmall locally owned businesses and globalcorporations alike. It provides a variety ofhousing options across multiple price rangesfor its citizens. There are apartments, newelevator townhomes in the Historic Down-town District, two-level urban-style condo-miniums steps from the future HerndonMetrorail Silver Line Station, mid-to-latecentury houses and 104 houses listed onthe National Register of Historic Places.

Frying Pan Farm Park operated by the

Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is lo-cated a ten-minute drive from the Town ofHerndon in Greater Herndon. Frying PanFarm Park is a working farm that recreatesand interprets farm life in the first half ofthe 20th century. It offers visitors experi-ences with farm animals, a playground,Country Store, farmhouse tours and wagonand antique carousel rides. Frying Pan FarmPark is known for the Annual 4-H Fair heldthere the first 4-day weekend in August.

During July and August, FCPA featuresfree music at Arrowbrook Centre Park inHerndon. These are public concerts featur-ing folk to funk and everything in-between.


There’s Always Something to Discover in HerndonDifference between the Town of Herndon and unincorporated Herndon.

Town of Herndon marker.

Raphael Schafer, 4, of Burke tries out the tractor atFrying Pan Farm Park in Herndon on a beautifulmorning in August. Frying Pan Farm Park is asought-after destination for the young and old, notonly residents in Herndon and the Town of Herndonbut throughout Fairfax County.

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Volunteer Fairfax engages thousandsof volunteers of all ages annually andsupports more than 600 membernonprofits and agencies striving to makeNorthern Virginia a better place for all.

Volunteer Fairfax’s offerings includeVolunteers For Change, a program thatmakes volunteering accessible and funfor busy adults; Alternative CommunityService, a program that places a rangeof court-ordered clients in communityservice positions and RSVP Northern Vir-

ginia, a program sponsored by VolunteerFairfax in partnership with Volunteer Arling-ton and Volunteer Alexandria, that matchesthose 55 and better with meaningful andfun volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Fairfax also offers an array oftraining programs that help nonprofits andvolunteer groups run more efficiently. Forcorporations looking to engage their em-ployees in the community, VolunteerFairfax’s BusinessLink program offers cus-tomized employee volunteer engagement

at sites in Northern Virginia and through-out the DC Metro Area.

Volunteer Fairfax also runs three signa-ture programs to promote and recognizecommunity involvement.

They include VolunteerFest presentedby AT&T, powered by Volunteer Fairfax,Saturday, Oct. 27, a regional day ofvolunteerism featuring project sites acrossthe region; Give Together: A Family Vol-unteer Day on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,a large family-friendly event where chil-

Volunteering Makes the Area a Better Place for Alldren of all ages engage in volunteer-ing and The Fairfax County VolunteerService Awards, a breakfast held eachApril to honor volunteers who havegiven outstanding service to the com-munity.

For more information on any of Vol-unteer Fairfax’s programs or to find avolunteer opportunity now, visitwww.volunteerfairfax.org or call 703-246-3460.

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