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Corado v. Walkinshaw for Braddock District NominationNews, Page 3

‘Northfax’Project CompletedNews, Page 4

Teachers of the Year News, Page 2

The Rotary Club of Fairfax awarded Teacher of the Year awards to two City of Fairfax teachers (from left): Quyen Sullivan, a Special Education Teacher at Daniels Run Elemen-tary School, and Ronetta Lyons, Biology and Honors Biology Teacher at Fairfax High School.

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Rotary Club of Fairfax appreciates andrecognizes outstanding City of Fairfaxteachers through its Teacher of the Yearprogram. Fairfax Rotarians identify one ormore Teachers of the Year within the Cityof Fairfax each spring, to recognize theirexcellence in teaching. They do this in sup-port of Rotary International’s overall ef-forts in education and literacy, one of itssix areas of focus. This year, the Fairfax

club’s 2019 Teacher of the Year selectioncommittee honored two outstanding Cityof Fairfax educators with its Rotary Teacherof the Year award. Each honoree receiveda beautiful plaque and a cash award. TheFairfax Rotary award winners are QuyenSullivan, Special Education Teacher,Daniels Run Elementary School, andRonetta Lyons, Biology and Honors Biol-ogy, Fairfax High School.

Two City of Fairfax Teachers ReceiveRotary Teacher of the Year Awards

Murder Mystery atOLLI

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’sOLLI Players invite the public to its up-coming murder mystery, “Sherlock BonesSolves the Unfortunate Demise of Elvis.”They’ll be performing it on Friday, May31, at 10 a.m., at the Church of the GoodShepherd, 9350 Braddock Road in Burke.

The uproarious, new, murder mysterywas written by Fairfax-based OLLI’s ownKathie K. West. Set in the infamousHound Dog Bar, the list of suspects is longand hilarious, including deejay JohnnyHideout, Dr. Flotsom, Lucy Floozy, theMemphis Mafia, Irene Addled, ColonelBilly Boy Barker, the singing HoneyCombs and other nefarious characters.º

The Blue Suede Band (better knownas the famous Tallwood Trio featuringvocalist Nancy Riley) will provide livemusic as the mystery builds to a dramaticclimax. Admission is $25, includingrefreshments.ºProceeds will benefitGeorge Mason University’s Office of Mili-

tary Services.ºNon-OLLI members mayreserve their seats, register and pay inadvance at OLLI’s Tallwood office, 4210Roberts Road in Fairfax; contact the reg-istrar at 703-503-3384, ext. 221. OLLImembers may register atwww.olli.gmu.edu,

Beer in the BurbsFestival

Fairfax City’s first-ever, craft beer fes-tival, Beer in the Burbs, will be held Sat-urday June 1, from noon-5 p.m., in OldTown Square, 10415 North St. This cel-ebration of suds will toast Virginia craftbreweries, including hometown beer-makers Chubby Squirrel and Ornerybrewing companies.º

More than 15 breweries will be show-cased during this family-friendly event.The festivities will also feature foodtrucks and live music. Each year, this fes-tival will have a different theme, and thisyear’s will celebrate the 50th anniversaryof Woodstock.

Week in Fairfax

Photos contributed

Pictured, from left, are: Paula Kelley (Fairfax Rotary Teacher of the YearCommittee), Dr. Phyllis Pajardo, Superintendent of Fairfax City Schools;Christopher Smith, Principal of Daniels Run Elementary; Quyen Sullivan,Special Education Teacher at Daniels Run Elementary; Ronetta Lyons,Biology and Honors Biology Teacher at Fairfax High School; Erin Lenart,Principal of Fairfax High School; Carolyn Pitches, Chairman of theFairfax City School Board; and Joe Catalano, President of the RotaryClub of Fairfax

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By Andrea Worker

The Connection

In November of 2018 Braddock District Supervisor John Cook started therather unprecedented forthcomingshake-up of the next Fairfax County

Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, Providence District’s Linda Smyth and the Lee District vacancy afforded by current seat holder Jeff McKay’s campaign to replace Bulova as Chair, the governing body of Fairfax County is looking at the biggest change in its mem-bership – and possibly strategies and po-litical approach - in decades.

James Walkinshaw and Irma Corado will have to first face off in the primaries on June 11 to decide who will appear as the Democratic candidate on the ballot on November 5, 2019.

Walkinshaw comes in to the race with the endorsement of heavyweights like U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) for whom

in Guatemala, Corado can relate to the challenges that persons of color or differ-ing backgrounds can face.

Jason Remer is running for Braddock su-pervisor as a Republican. Carey Campbell is running as an Independent. As the only contenders of their particular political af-filiations, they will appear on the Novem-ber without primary or caucus.

To help our voting readers get a better sense of the candidates who will be on that June Primary ballot, the Connection asked Corado and Walkinshaw to an-swer an identical questionnaire. Here are their responses:

Corado v. Walkinshaw for Braddock District NominationMultiple Democratic candidates for Braddock District seat call for primary election.

Board of Supervisors becoming the first of several current members to announce they would not be seeking re-election. One of only two Republicans on the Board, Cook said that after 10 years, it was time for him to “focus on other priorities in my life.”

With Chair Sharon Bulova’s retirement after this term, and the simultaneous de-partures of long-serving Hunter Mill District

Irma CoradoAge - 28Education - University of Virginia, 2013Family - Mixed status family of 6Native of - Guatemala and Fairfax

CountyMoved to your district in what

year? - 2018Prior and current professional, political

and civic experiences, community involve-ment etc.

❖ Digital data analyst for IndivisibleProject

❖ Co-founder and organizer for LaColectiVA - Latinx-led social and ra-cial justice organization that works onseveral local issues including migrant rights,housing/anti-displacement work, and po-litical education efforts in Northern Virginia.

❖ Field Canvasser for CASA in Action. “Iwas proud to knock doors in Virginia to helpelect progressive Democrats in the Virginia2017 elections.”

❖ Assistant for Healthcare Ready - a na-tional community resiliency, emergencypreparedness, and rapid response organi-zation

❖ Data Analyst for Navy Federal CreditUnion

❖ Programs Coordinator for CreamosGuatemala. “I worked with predominantlyindigenous women who lived in an infor-mal community near one of the largest gar-bage dump sites in Guatemala. Along withincome-generating opportunities, we pro-vided vital social programs and wrap-around family services.”

Why are you running?“I am seeking to be Braddock District

Supervisor because I believe all district andFairfax County residents are deserving oftrue equity and inclusion. More often thannot, decision-makers of local policies andpractices are not reflective of the diversebackgrounds and experiences of our resi-dents, and unfortunately a status quo ofdisparities by race, income, and educationalopportunities is sustained. I want to worktoward ensuring genuine community en-gagement that will bring to the table com-munity members of all backgrounds and

experiences by prioritizing outreach inmultiple languages and using differentmethods to engage our residents, includ-ing door to door outreach, text messaging,and other efforts to make sure all residentshave an opportunity to be heard.”

What do you see as the top three issuesin your district and what solutions do youpropose?

“Equity and inclusion: We must putthe ONE Fairfax resolution into real action… continue to move forward by address-ing contributing factors to these disparities,such as policies and practices that havecriminalized or neglected communities. Wemust advocate for all residents to have aseat at the table providing multilingual en-gagement, ending the county’s voluntarycollaboration with ICE, and having truly,community informed decision-making.

Education: Fully funding our schools,supporting collective advocacy by educa-tors, parents … working with communitymembers, teachers, and our school boardto provide universal pre-K, raise teacher andsupport staff pay, and provide wrap-aroundresources and services to students and fami-lies.

Housing: Preserving existing and ex-panding affordable housing. This will re-quire a multi-tiered approach including

Walkinshaw has served as Chief of Staff for the last dozen years. He also gets the nod of approval from Chair Sharon Bulova and a long list of local unions, organiza-tions, and individuals. But he wants the community to know that while he appre-ciates those votes of confidence, the en-dorsement he most desire is that of the Braddock District residents, representing their interests.

Corado has also received community endorsements and brings a passion for the district’s welfare and a first-hand knowledge of the issues that affect many of our neigh-bors. Coming from a family that fled vio-lence and social and economic instability

James WalkinshawAge - 36Education - New York University, BA in

Politics, 2005Family - Wife, Yvette WalkinshawNative of Northern VirginiaMoved to your district in what

year? 2013

Prior and current professional,/politicaland civic experiences, community/involve-ment etc.

❖ 10 years as Chief of Staff to Congress-man Gerry Connolly;

❖ 2nd Vice President, Ravensworth FarmCivic Association; Member

❖ Fairfax County Domestic ViolencePrevention, Policy, & CoordinatingCouncil;

❖ Volunteer Mentor to At-Risk Youth,Fairfax County Befriend-a-Child Program;

❖ Volunteer Friends of Lake Accotink Park

Why are you running?“I’m running because Braddock District

is a wonderful place to live and I want todo my part to make it even better. My expe-rience as Chief of Staff to CongressmanConnolly and as a civic leader has shownme that local government is actually themost important level of government —where problems must be solved and thereis real accountability. Braddock Districtneighborhoods need an experienced, pro-gressive advocate, and I hope to be thatadvocate.

What do you see as the top three issuesin your district and what solutions do youpropose?

“My first priority will be investing in ourworld-class public schools. We must ensurethat every year the Board of Supervisorsmakes the investments to keep the bestteachers here in Fairfax, reduce class sizes,and relieve overcrowded schools.

I’ll also work to give our commuters morechoices by expanding capacity on the Vir-ginia Railway Express (VRE), expandingFairfax Connector bus service, and addingmore pedestrian and bike paths, especiallyalong Braddock Road.

Finally, as President Trump is taking thecountry in the wrong direction on environ-mental issues, I want Fairfax to lead the wayto a green energy economy by working tomake our county government carbon neu-tral.”

Key ways you differ from your opponents?“All of my opponents are good people who

clearly care deeply about our communityand I respect them all for putting themselvesforward to run. But I’m the only candidatecombining a detailed progressive visionwith extensive experience in government,civic leadership, and community activism.I’ve been deeply involved in Braddock Dis-trict issues for years, on everything frommajor transportation projects to streamcleanups. Given the big challenges we face,we need someone who understands thosechallenges and is prepared to tackle themon day one.”

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By Mike Salmon

The Connection

A few years ago, rainfallmade the stretch ofAccotink Creek in theCity of Fairfax a white-

water challenge, and a localadventurist with an inner tuberode the rapids down the creek.For the past 2.5 years, local offi-cials have embarked on a projectcalled “Northfax,” that addressedthe creek, the intersection, andturn lanes making it easier for ev-eryone through this intersectionexcept the thrill-seekingadventurist.

“He took an inner tube and rodethe rapids, that will never happenagain,” said Mike McCarthy, com-munications director for City ofFairfax. McCarthy was among thecrowd on May 20 when they cut

the ribbon on this $42.5 millionproject.

“We had so much bad floodinghere, this project has been 20 yearsin the making,” McCarthy said.

Northfax includes amenities fortraffic and pedestrians by eliminat-ing flooding with a new box cul-vert from Chain Bridge Road toEaton Place; widening of ChainBridge Road to six lanes betweenFairfax Boulevard and Eaton Place;improved turn lanes on all ap-proaches; upgraded traffic signalsand mast arms, new sidewalksthroughout the project area; andupgraded pedestrian accommoda-tions at intersections.

“Travelers and residents willcontinue to benefit from theseimprovements,” City of FairfaxMayor David Meyer added. “Aspart of the FY2015-16 NVTA fund-ing program evaluation process,

‘Northfax’ Project Completed

analysis led by VDOT, it was pro-jected that Northfax Intersectionimprovements will save a total of450,000 plus person-hours of de-lay by 2040.” Mayor Meyer alsonoted the impact this project haslocally. “We have a fire station justdown the road, synchronizing thesignals is important,” he added.

The Northern Virginia Transpor-tation Authority contributed $15million, $14 million came from theVirginia Department of Transpor-tation, $9.5 million of Federal

funds and $3.5 million from theCity of Fairfax. Branch Construc-tion and Volkert Engineering werecontracted to do the design andconstruction.

NVTA Chair Martin E. Nohe re-membered the intersection from30 years ago when he attendedGeorge Mason University, andnoted how traffic plays such a bigrole in everyone’s life. “Traffic con-gestion invades every conversa-tion,” he said.

Over across the way from thefestivities and ribbon cutting,Jagpal Ranjit continues to servecustomers at the Bombay Bistro,

where the Mayor dines once in awhile. Ranjit saw the flooding im-pacts, especially this past year withthe record rainfall. “When there isa heavy rain these two lanes, youcannot see,” he said, pointing tosouthbound Chain Bridge Roadright out front. With the wider in-tersection and stream work, theflood situation is better but theentrance to the Bombay parkinglot comes up quick for cars pull-ing in. “Very dangerous,” he said.

City resident Maryann Clarycalled the old intersection “huge,huge mess,” but now “you can seea big difference already,” she said.

Fairfax Mayor David Meyeraddresses the crowd.

The intersection is busy, busy, busy.

Drainage, turn lanes and pedestrianfacilities make a better intersectionat Route 50 and Chain Bridge Roadin Fairfax.

Photos by Mike Salmon/The Connection


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By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

The performances havebeen given, the criticshave written their re-views and the ballots

have been cast for the 2019Cappies, honoring the best in high-school theater. And both Woodsonand Fairfax High garnered nomi-nations for their shows.

Woodson received four nods forits musical, “Thoroughly ModernMillie,” and Fairfax received threefor its musical, “Good News.”

The winners will be revealed atthe 20th annual Cappies Gala forthe National Capital Area on Mon-day, May 27, at 7 p.m., in TheKennedy Center in Washington,D.C.

❖ Woodson’s nominations are asfollows:

Supporting Actress in a Musical:Sara Willcox;

Male Vocalist: Eric Tysarczyk;Featured Actor: Gin Choi;Ensemble in a Musical: The Ho-

tel Staff – Sara Willcox, Gin Choi,Dylan Dipasupil.

❖ Fairfax’s nominations are asfollows:

Supporting Actor in a Musical:Seth Strong;

Supporting Actress in a Musical:Kamila Adamczyk;

Lighting: Kira Kerr, GusSchouviller.

Both Woodson Theater DirectorTerri Hobson and Fairfax TheaterDirector Erich DiCenzo are de-lighted with the recognition theirmusicals, students and theaterprograms received. Talking aboutit with each other, last week, theyalso realized they have a sharedvision and mission for their stu-dents. So in response to theirschools’ Cappie nominations, theyissued the following joint state-ment:

“We are grateful that the arts arewell-supported in our schools sowe can create art with our amaz-ing students. We take pride in pro-viding a safe space for all studentsto perform, design, build, choreo-graph, lead and follow in a vari-ety of capacities.

“Our artists are learning lessonsthat extend far beyond the stage– lessons of connections, compas-sion and kindness. Our studentsare proud of their performancesand are thrilled to be recognizedby their peers through the

Students Are Thrilled by thePeer RecognitionWoodson and Fairfax receive Cappie nominations.

From left, Dylan Dipasupil and Gin Choi are both nomi-nated for Cappies for Woodson High’s “ThoroughlyModern Millie.”

“We are both so very proud ofour student performers, techni-cians, designers and other leaderson our teams. Our greatest prideis being able to teach students tobe those leaders and take owner-ship of their accomplishments.”

Cappies program. We both havelots of students attending theCappies Gala, and we look for-ward to the energy and excite-ment that the Gala exudes – withhundreds of theater kids celebrat-ing each other’s work.

Eli Nygaard and Madeleine Tyler portrayed collegestudents in Fairfax High’s musical, “Good News.”

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Opinion

Make a plan to vote in the FairfaxCounty Democratic primary byJune 11. Otherwise count your-self out. Most of the path for

the future of governance in Fairfax County willbe decided when the votes are counted thatday.

All polling places will be open on June 11,polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

At least four members of the 10-member Board of Supervisors will benew. The chairman will be new, al-though possibly a former district mem-ber.

The two at-large vacancies in the county havethe power to change the political and socialclimate of the county, and to set priorities forreform. Every ballot in Fairfax County will haveat least these two races for the Democratic pri-mary, and it is so important to turn out andvote for them:

❖ Commonwealth’s Attorney

❖ Chairman, Board of SupervisorsRaces that will be on the ballot depending

on location:❖ Member Virginia Senate, 31st, 33rd or

35th Districts❖ Member House of Delegates, 38th or 49th

Districts❖ Member Board of Supervisors, Braddock

District❖ Member Board of Supervisors,

Hunter Mill District❖ Member Board of Supervisors, Lee

District❖ Member Board of Supervisors, Providence

DistrictSample ballots can be seen at

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/upcoming.You can vote absentee in person at the Fairfax

County Government Center until June 8.❖ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday,

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.❖ Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

❖ Saturday June 1, June 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Satellite locations listed are open one day

only, Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.❖ Franconia Governmental Center❖ Herndon Fortnightly Library❖ Lorton Library❖ Mason Governmental Center❖ McLean Governmental Center❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center❖ North County Governmental Center❖ Providence Community Center❖ Sully Governmental Center❖ West Springfield Governmental Centerwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absentee.

Most local races in Fairfax County are likely tobe decided in June, don’t wait for November.

Vote June 11, It’s Fairfax County’s Election DayUPCOMING VOTER PHOTO ID EVENTS❖ The Office of Elections is open during normal

business hours to provide the opportunity to registerto vote or obtain a free voter photo ID if needed.

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Editorial

Housing AsCounty’sAchilles HeelTo the Editor:

I was pleased to support the FY2020 Budget Plan which allows usto address many of the Board’spriorities from One Fairfax to af-fordable housing, new environ-mental initiatives to fully fundingour schools, all without increasingthe real estate tax rate. This is agreat accomplishment and indica-tive of the strength of our currenteconomy, business developmentand development in general. Evenas things are going strong, thebudget provides for additionalgrowth and revitalization oppor-tunities, including on the Rich-mond Highway Corridor and inthe Lorton area.

One important addition to thisBudget was raising the Countyemployees minimum wage to $15/hour and increasing the proposedCounty employee Market RateAdjustment (MRA) to 2.1 percent.These elements are critical to at-tracting and retaining talent, whileensuring that those who live, workand play in our County can con-tinue to do so.

An added piece of this puzzle isthe funding of a new WorkforceAttraction Program through theEconomic Development Authority(EDA). We have many unfulfilledjob opportunities, which if notaddressed, will dampen our vital-

ity and reduce future job growth.Attracting the talent to fill thesepositions is critical to our redevel-opment and continued economicgrowth.

Housing, frankly, is our Achillesheel and the County has been slowto respond to this need. With thethird quarter budget adjustmentsand new funding in the FY 2020Budget, we have made greatstrides, but still must do more. Weare suffering the consequences ofa regional lack of supportive hous-ing and a decrease of affordablehousing in surrounding jurisdic-tions, which has hurt currentMount Vernon District residents bycausing rents and home prices toincrease. As our corridor redevel-ops, I am committed to ensuringthat no one gets left behind. Whilethis includes the neediest amongus, it also includes our teachers,first responders, recent graduatesand young families. If you live orwork in our community now, youshould have an opportunity to con-tinue to live here, or to move here.We all, the County, private sectorand I, must be working closely to-gether every single day to retainour quality existing housing andbuild new housing along our high-ways.

As the grandson of an undocu-mented immigrant, I supportedthe pilot funding for legal servicesfor Fairfax County immigrant resi-dents. I have heard from manyconstituents both for and againstthis pilot funding which helpssome immigrants who are facing

deportation receive legal services.We face an unprecedented chal-lenge of children and families inour community that need andshould receive due legal processand proper representation.

One of my proudest moments onthis Board came in February whenI brought forward my FairfaxGreen Initiatives Board Matter tomore quickly, broadly and system-atically address our growing envi-ronmental challenges. My col-leagues on the Board joined me inunanimous support and Countystaff has moved forward expedi-tiously. The Budget now includesfunding for a new Office of Envi-ronmental and Energy Coordina-tion and two new positions to sup-port development of a Commu-nity-wide Energy and Climate Ac-tion Plan (CECAP).

Last here, but first on my priori-ties, we are fully funding ourschools for a second year in a row.We have funded needed teacherpay increases and additional sup-port for our students. Needs-basedstaffing makes a big differencewith our lowest income studentsand those not excelling as quicklyas they can. This funding is criti-

cal for keeping Mount Vernon Dis-trict students and schools competi-tive.

While I worked hard for thisyear’s budget outcomes, we stillneed to work with our State legis-lators to change the State fundingformulas and return more of thetax dollars generated in FairfaxCounty to Fairfax County. Cur-rently, the County only receives 2.3percent of its funding from theState, with the State returning tous only 23 percent of what FairfaxCounty residents contribute inState taxes. (These taxes are prin-cipally contributed through thefairest and most progressiveform—income taxes.) Even justreturning a few percentages moreof our income tax dollars couldsignificantly lower our real estatetax rate. In addition, if the Countyhad the same taxation options asthe nearby cities of Alexandria,Falls Church or Fairfax, we couldalso lower our real estate tax rateby diversifying our funding op-tions.

Respectfully yours in public ser-vice,

Supervisor Dan Storck(D-Mount Vernon)

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By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

Get ready – electric scooters, morecommonly called e-scooters, arecoming to Fairfax City. Duringlast week’s meeting, the City

Council voted unanimously to establish aone-year, pilot program allowing docklessshared mobility companies to operate here.

It will run from July 1 to June 30, 2020,with permit applications due May 31. Andat least two companies – Bird and Lime –have already expressed interest in partici-pating.

It’s also a proactive move by the City be-cause the Virginia General Assembly recentlyadopted a bill allowing localities to regulatethese devices. It also states that, as of Jan.1, 2020, jurisdictions that haven’t enactedan ordinance doing so will have to let themoperate unregulated.

So at an April 9 work session, the City’smultimodal transportation planner, ChloeRitter, told the Council, “We propose a one-

they decrease car usage,traffic and carbon emis-sions. They also reduceparking problems and in-crease access to transpor-tation in underserved ar-eas.

With Bird, riders use itssmartphone app to findthe closest Bird scooter ona map, unlock it and rideto their destination.Meanwhile, full-time“Bird watchers” scan ev-ery scooter for mainte-nance issues, removedamaged ones, realignand remedy parking is-sues and educate the com-munity on proper usage.

Bird, which began in2017, also offers in-apptutorials which all Birdusers must take beforetheir first ride. And ithosts safety events to pro-vide free helmets, riderdemos and safety tips. In

addition, Bird has trained chargers in locali-ties where it operates. These people collectthe scooters for charging and then leave

them at predetermined “nest” locations forthe next riders to use.

Gendron said Lime also started in 2017“to help people move away from single-caroccupancy and think of us as another op-tion. And we, too, have a full-time, opera-tions and maintenance team and people torecharge the vehicles.” She said how to ap-propriately stage parking can be a challenge,and she also noted the importance of edu-cating the public about safely riding e-scoot-ers.

“We have over 15 million riders in 130cities around the globe,” said Gendron. “Andthey tell us they overwhelmingly prefer toride in protected spaces, such as bike lanes.We also try to be as green and sustainableas possible. And according to a survey of ourU.S. riders, 50 percent live in householdsearning less than $75,000 a year, 33 per-cent are female, and 25 percent are age 37or older.”

Councilwoman So Lim asked what wouldhappen if someone left their scooter in themiddle of the street. Teschner said they’dhave a live feed showing where it was sothey could get it. “We require riders to takephotos of how they parked, or the ride won’tbe able to end, because we don’t want scoot-ers left in the rights of way.”

Lim then asked how many miles a charged

scooter can go, and he said, “Thirty miles,but our technology is always evolving.”

“For me, this is exciting,” said Lim. “I coulduse one to go home from work at night.”

Councilwoman Jennifer Passey asked if theCity’s streets are ready for e-scooters, andTransportation Director Wendy Sanford saidshe believes they are. “A pilot program wouldhelp us get this information and see whereproblems are and the specific routes peopleare taking,” explained Sanford. “Then wecan prioritize where to make improvements,if necessary.”

BOTH BIRD AND LIME e-scooters cost$1 to unlock and 15 cents/minute to ride.They also offer special prices for militaryveterans and lower-income riders. Gendronsaid Lime’s average rider spends $3.80/ride.

Councilwoman Jon Stehle said he hopedthe program would entice GMU students tocome to downtown Fairfax to “dine, play andshop, and stop ordering food from robots.”Then at its May 14 meeting, the Council of-ficially approved a pilot program.

First, though, Ritter presented the legaldetails and the Council discussed them.

She said the companies would each pay a$5,000/year permit fee, plus a right-of-wayuse fee of 5 cents/mile. To obtain a permit,they must: get a City business license, share

their user agreements, have insurance, havetheir scooters inspected and safety-compli-ant, have safety and operations responseplans, and have an operations center andcustomer-service resources in the Washing-ton, D.C., region, including a live person tocall on the phone.

Companies must also maintain ongoingcommunication with the City, submit a com-munity-engagement plan, do communityeducation, have a maintenance and recharg-ing plan, also coordinate with Fairfax Countyand GMU, and share their data, includingtrip data, so the City will know where peopleare riding, plus any accident information.

In return, the City will: Review permitapplications, test the scooters before deploy-ment, respond to citizen comments, estab-lish preferred-parking corrals for the scoot-ers, monitor usage data, conduct neighbor-hood research, and communicate with resi-dents, businesses and the scooter vendorsabout the program. Fairfax will also createa Web page listing the scooter companiesand giving information about, for example,where people can ride and park and if theyneed helmets.

“The City would do ongoing outreach tothe community to get feedback about theprogram,” said Ritter. “We’d also collect data

‘Interesting Opportunity and Prudent First Step’Council OKs e-scooterpilot program inFairfax City.

Some Lime e-scooters parked. Here’s what a Bird e-scooter looks like.

year, pilot program cover-ing the entire City so wecan see how it operates inthe neighborhoods and inthe various activity cen-ters.”

According to the new,state legislation, thescooters must be less than100 pounds and have amaximum speed of 20mph. Parked vehicles maynot impede pedestrians orother traffic, and lightsare required. No one un-der age 14 may drivethem without supervi-sion.

AT THE WORK SES-SION, Reid Teschnerwith Bird’s governmentpartnerships division, andMaggie Gendron, Lime’sdirector of strategic devel-opment, gave presenta-tions about what theircompanies have to offer.Gendron brought a scooter for the Councilto see in person.

“We bring affordable, transportation op-

tions to people in over 100 cities worldwide,”said Teschner. “Riders scan the QR code ontheir phone to unlock the scooter. We want

riders off the road by 1 a.m., and we pro-vide safety tutorials.” He also said e-scoot-ers are environmentally friendly because


By Marilyn Campbell

From fine lines to agespots, normal changesin the skin are inevitableas it ma-tures. Skincare

after 50 doesn’t need to involveplastic surgery or products with ahigh price tag. There are simpleoptions for treating the conditionsthat appear as one ages.

“Everyone ages differently, butyou may notice your skin is drierand thinner and starting to looklike paper,” said dermatologistShelly Hall, M.D. “You may noticethat you’re developing more agespots wrinkles and creases. Yourskin might be blotchier and irri-tated easily. You also might noticethat you skins heals more slowly.”

One of the top recommenda-tions for aging skincare is sun-screen. “For most of us, skin getsmore fragile as we age. That’s whyit’s essential for seniors to takeextra care and protect themselvesfrom the sun,” said Susan Yohe,

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

Skincare after 55Senior Living

Berries of all types are rich in antioxidants.

gerontology nurse for the FairfaxCounty Health Department. “Inaddition to using a high-SPF sun-screen, we also recommend long,loose fitting clothing that coversthe skin, and a wide- brimmed hatwhen outside. This will help keepyou safe and preserve your skin.”

“Wear sunglasses to reduce linesaround eyes,” added Hall. “Slatheron sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection and stay outof the sun between 10 a.m. and 2p.m. It’s so important because thesun can age your skin prematurely.Indoor tanning and sun lamps ex-pose your skins to UV rays whichcan also make your skin agefaster.”

Watch for skin cancer that canoccur because of too much expo-sure to the son, warns Hall. “Ev-eryone should see a dermatologistfor a skin care exam at somepoint.”

Wash your face twice a day, butavoid using soap, suggest Hall.“Use warm water and a mild

cleaner, but don’t scrub.”“Vitamin A cream can reduce

fine wrinkles,” said Hall. “It alsohelps with rough skin and hyper-pigmentation or discoloration thatcomes with aging and overexpo-sure to the sun. Products that con-tain Vitamin C can lead to healthyskin and may reverse the negativeeffects of aging.”

Getting adequate sleep pro-motes healthy skin, says Hall. “Itgives our body and skin time torefresh and renew.”

Diet and lifestyle also play a rolein the way one’s skin ages. Elimi-nating smoking, decreasing alco-hol consumption and eating freshfruits and vegetables and foodsrich in Omega-3 offer the nutrientsnecessary for healthy, glowingskin, says Sara Ducey, professor ofNutrition at Montgomery College.

“Water is especially important forkeeping skin hydrated,” she said.“Fish is particularly important, es-pecially fatty fish that are rich inOmega-3 fatty acids like salmon

and tuna. Berries are great for theskin because they help keep inflam-mation down. Green, leafy veg-etables especially parsley and let-tuces offer tremendous nutrition.”

A simple and holistic approach

is the foundation of skincare, ad-vises Hall.

“The bottom line is maintaininga healthy lifestyle, eating a healthydiet and practicing sun protec-tion,” she said.

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Route 29 Northbound

Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements

Fairfax County

Find out about plans to build a continuous

shared-use path along northbound Route 29 (Lee

Highway) between Vaden Drive and Nutley Street

(Route 243) to improve safety and accessibility for

bicyclists and pedestrians. The project will also

extend the Route 29 culvert over the tributary of

Accotink Creek just west of Nutley Street to ac-

commodate the shared-use path.

Review project information at www.virginiadot.org/projects, or at VDOT’s Northern Virginia Dis-

available to answer your questions.

-

a public hearing be held by sending a written re-

quest to Ms. Hong Ha, P.E., Virginia Department of

Transportation, at the above address on or prior to

June 3, 2019. If upon receiving public comments

it is deemed necessary to hold a public hearing,

notice of date, time and place of the hearing will

be posted.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal em-

ployment in all programs and activities in accor-

dance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights

special assistance for persons with disabilities or

Route 29 WideningFairfax County

Design Public Hearing

Monday, June 10, 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Presentation begins at 7 p.m.

VDOT Northern Virginia District Building

Potomac Conference Room

4975 Alliance Drive

Fairfax, VA 22030

Find out about plans to widen 1.5 miles of Route 29 (Lee Highway) from

four to six lanes between Union Mill Road and Buckleys Gate Drive to

relieve congestion and improve operations and safety.

The project will also correct vertical alignment to improve sight distance,

add/improve bicycle and pedestrian shared-use paths on both sides of

Route 29, and provide connectivity to bicycle/pedestrian trails at the Fairfax

County Parkway/West Ox Road interchange.

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and

23 CFR Parts 771 and 772, an environmental document in the form of a

Categorical Exclusion (CE) has been prepared which includes a Preliminary

Noise Analysis. Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, Section

proposed improvements on historic properties will be included in the CE.

In accordance with 23 CFR 774, notice is given of the Federal Highway

respect to the project’s use of Willow Pond Park.

Stop by between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to view displays and learn more

about the project, its preliminary design and the environmental studies. A

your questions.

Review project information at the VDOT project website

(www.virginiadot.org/projects), at the information meeting, or during busi-

in Fairfax. Please call ahead at 703-259-2907 or TTY/TDD 711 to ensure

appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions.

Give your written comments at the meeting, or submit them by

June 20, 2019 to Ms. Hong Ha, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation,

4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, or email meetingcomments@VDOT.

virginia.gov. Please reference “Route 29 Widening” in the subject line.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs

and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with

State Project: 0029-029-350, P101, R201, C501, D612

UPC: 110329, Federal: NHPP-5A01 (917)

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throughout the year regarding thetotal trips, trips per device, start-and-end locations and routes, userdemographics and types of trips.”

She said police and EMS reportswould help Fairfax track any inci-dents. The City would also trackthe community impacts – whetherlocal businesses benefited and ifriders parked where they weresupposed to.

Lim asked if the companieswould control the speeds, andRitter said the scooters have speedgovernors for 15 mph, but theycan go 20 mph. Ritter also noted,“We’re not capping the number ofcompanies, just the number ofscooters per company – 250. Theseare supposed to be ridden in bikelanes, on the streets; City codecurrently doesn’t allow scooters onsidewalks.”

“We’re focusing on e-scooters,”said Councilman MichaelDeMarco. “Do we expect bikes tofollow?”

“The companies say docklessbikes aren’t profitable – peoplearen’t riding them as much,” re-plied Ritter. “And e-bikes are moreexpensive.” She also said the Eco-nomic Development Office is help-ing determine the parking-corrallocations in Old Town. Other lo-cations in the City would be iden-tified, over time.

Passey asked how the drivingrules would be enforced, andRitter said people would get tick-eted for operating unsafely. “Ifpeople ride their scooters unsafely,and consistently violate the rules,how will we get this data?” askedCouncilman Sang Yi. Ritter saidthe police and EMS personnelwould share their incident reportswith the City, and residents wouldreport parking issues.

“What will be our metric forsomething passing our test?”asked Yi. “The number of inju-ries?” Ritter said they’d see howother jurisdictions measure it, forexample, the number of scooterinjuries vs. the number of car in-juries. Scooters aren’t currently al-lowed on park trails, but Council-woman Janice Miller said she’d beopen to it “since we have limitedbike lanes. This is an interestingopportunity, and I look forward tothis program. It’s a classic exampleof emerging technologies, newbusiness models and their intersec-tion with communities. I think thisis a prudent first step.”

The Council then unanimouslyapproved establishing the pilotprogram, with City staff determin-ing the number of companies toapprove for it.

Scooters


Calendar

Submit entertainment announcements atwww.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. Thedeadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artworkencouraged.

ONGOINGFloating Garden. Through May 26, in the Vulcan

Gallery, 2nd Floor, Workhouse Arts Center,Lorton. Toronto-based Artist Amanda McCavourcreates experiential, immersive environmentsthat represent places in her memory. Her threedimensional, embroidered art installations aremade up of fabric designs that float within thespace. Motifs included in her works are flowers,birds, plants and replications of living roomfurniture. Visit www.workhousearts.org formore.

Creative Aging Festival. Through May 31, inlocations around Fairfax County. The CreativeAging Festival supports Fairfax County’s 50+Community Action Plan’s Arts Initiative topromote arts programming for and by olderadults. Core objectives include encouragingolder adult participation in the community’smany public and private arts program;promoting public understanding of the benefitsof older adult participation in the arts; andproviding awareness to the broader communityabout the existing arts services for older adultsin Fairfax County. This year’s Creative AgingFestival is presented by Fairfax countyNeighborhood and Community Services incollaboration with ARTSFAIRFAX. Visit theCreative Aging Festival site at bit.ly/FairfaxCreativeAgingFestival.

Art Exhibit: “Transcend.” Through June 2,Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at TorpedoFactory Artists @ Mosaic Gallery, 2905 DistrictAvenue, #105, Fairfax. Featured work by juriedartists from the Torpedo Factory Art Centerrepresent a variety of media including painting,printmaking, photography and 3-D mediumsexplore the theme of transcendence. A receptionis planned for Thursday, May 9, 6-9 p.m. Visitwww.torpedofactoryartists.com for more.

Featured Artist: Anne Hollis. Through June 2,gallery hours at Arches Gallery, Workhouse ArtsCenter, Lorton. The whimsical exhibition, titled“Cirque du Plume,” is a series of mixed mediacollage artworks that depict circus actsperformed by intrepid birds while duallyrepresenting family life. Visitarchesgallery.weebly.com for more.

Burke Farmers Market. Through Dec. 21, 8a.m.-noon at the VRE parking lot, 5671 RobertsParkway, Burke. A great selection of freshproduce, baked goods, seafood, and dairy. Allvendors make their own food or grow it locallywithin 125 miles. Call 703-642-0128 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burke for more.

FRIDAY/MAY 24B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081

University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy free coffee,entertaining callers, a friendly atmosphere,$1,000 guaranteed jackpot, treasure chestprogressive raffles, and good food available forpurchase. All proceeds go to purchasing fire andrescue equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com orcall 703-273-3638 for more.

Live Music: Lesson Zero. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at FatTuesday’s, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax.Lesson Zero performs. Visit www.fatsfairfax.comfor more.

SATURDAY/MAY 25Fundraiser for Fairfax Station Railroad

Museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fair LakesPromenade Barnes and Noble Book Store, 12193Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. Museumvolunteers will introduce visitors to life inFairfax County during the 1800’s and sharestories and favorite books about the lives of theprominent people who lived and traveledthrough the County. Local authors will signbooks available for sale at the Barnes and Noble.The museum will receive a percentage of netsales during the day when mentioning theStation at the checkout line. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

MAY 25-JULY 20Art Exhibit: Somewhere Between You and

Me. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. atOlly Olly, 10417 Main St., 2nd Floor, Fairfax. InSomewhere Between You and Me, youngnonbinary transgender artists intimately seek tounderstand and bring understanding to what it

means to experience life as a nonbinary person.An evening reception is planned for Saturday,May 25, 7-10 p.m. with artists Miki Beyer, EmilMelia, Sami Cola, and Paul Karcic. Call 703-789-6144 or visit ollyollyart.com for more.

SUNDAY/MAY 2621st Annual “Ride of the Patriots.” After

assembling at Patriot Harley-Davidson on Leehighway in Fairfax, the parade of bikers willfollow a route to the Pentagon where it will joinwith hundreds of thousands of other bikers forthe 32nd annual “Rolling Thunder,” the massiveparade of bikes headed to the National Mall andthe Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial to pay theirrespects to their fallen comrades and toremember all those who have given their lives.Visit www.rideofthepatriots.com for more.

Reading Circle Activities. 1-4 p.m. at TheFairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station. A Reading CircleActivity Day will be held at the Fairfax StationRailroad Museum. Books featuring railroads orCivil War history are read and discussed andthere may be a craft associated with the booktheme that day. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2;4 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.orgor call 703-425-9225.

MAY 26-AUG. 2Art Exhibition: Virginia Watercolor Society.

Gallery hours in the McGuireWoods Gallery,Workhouse Arts Center, Workhouse Arts Center,9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. VirginiaWatercolor Society (VWS) is organizing its 40 thannual juried painting exhibition with about 85paintings on display. Free and open to thepublic, May 26- Aug. 2. Visitwww.workhousearts.org/ orwww.virginiawatercolorsociety.org for more.

MONDAY/MAY 27Park Authority Salutes Military with Free

Admission Day. The Fairfax County ParkAuthority will honor those who serve and haveserved in the U.S. Armed Forces with a free dayfor military families at RECenters and lakefrontparks on Memorial Day. Families can enjoy suchamenities as pools, fitness rooms, drop-in fitnessclasses, gyms and mini-golf. The lakefront parksoffer amusements such as carousel rides, boatrides, train rides, mini-golf and camping.Amenities vary by location. Excludes the WaterMine, regulation golf and food vendors.Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/honoring-americas-veterans-memorial-day for details.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 29OAR’s 2019 Jazz and Wine Fundraiser. 7:30-

9:30 p.m. at The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 LeeHighway, Centreville. Guests will enjoycomplimentary wine and catered hors d’oeuvres;the Greg Byrd Band will provide live jazz. Visitwww.oarnova.org to register.

THURSDAY/MAY 30Book Sale. 3-9 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250

Commerce St., Springfield. Find summer readingat bargain prices. Thousands of like new books.Funds raised support adult and children’sprogramming at the Richard Byrd Library. Freeadmission. Email [email protected] or call703-451-8055.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY/MAY 30-31Broadway Pops Concert. 7:30-10 p.m. at

Centreville High School Auditorium, 6001 UnionMill Road, Clifton. The CVHS choir’s annualBroadway Pops concert features music from theBroadway musicals “The Lion King,” “MamaMia!” “Guys and Dolls,” “Dreamgirls,”“Motown,” and “On Your Feet!” as well as acomposition by Francisco Núñez and solos fromseveral seniors. Admission is free, however on-site donations will be greatly appreciated. [email protected] or call 703-389-1676.

FRIDAY/MAY 31B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081

University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy free coffee,entertaining callers, a friendly atmosphere,$1,000 guaranteed jackpot, treasure chestprogressive raffles, and good food available forpurchase. All proceeds go to purchasing fire andrescue equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com orcall 703-273-3638 for more.

Campfire Fridays. 7:30-9 p.m. at Hidden PondNature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield.Stop by for nature explorations, animals, acampfire, s’mores and more. Each programfeatures a different topic and different areas ofthe park. Programs are planned for July andAugust, too. Designed for family members age 3-adult. $8 per person. Call 703-451-9588 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden-pond.

Haydn’s Nelson Mass. 8-10 p.m. at TruroAnglican Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax. MarkIrchai, Washington D.C. based concert pianist,chamber musician, and conductor, presents aprogram of masterworks from the orchestral andchoral literature of the classical era. Joined bysoloists Christie Phillips, Rhianna Cockrell, JoeRegan, and Ross Tamaccio. Free. Tickets areavailable for the Pre-Concert Lecture, beginningat 7 p.m. Visit markirchai.com/events for tickets.

SATURDAY/JUNE 1Family Mindfulness Workshop. 10:15-10:45

a.m. at Children’s Science Center Lab, FairOaks Mall, Fairfax. Mindfulness is anincreasingly popular approach for parents,guardians, and schools to allow students toexperience calm, positivity, and presence. Forchildren from kindergarten through grade 5and their parents or guardians and is includedwith general admission to the Lab. $13 perperson. Call 703-648-3130 or visit childsci.org/events-programs/in-the-lab/special-programs-events/ for more.

Summer Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gunston

Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton. JoinGunston Hall for a summer of fun. EachSaturday in June, July, and August, stop by for ahistoric adventure on the grounds and in theVisitor Center. Included with regular admission.Call 703-550-9220 or visitwww.gunstonhall.org/visit/guide/upcoming-events.

Spring Festival. Noon-4 p.m. at FellowshipBaptist Church, 5936 Rolling Road, Springfield.Fellowship Baptist Church will hold a SpringFestival. Activities will include a petting zoo,moon bounce, obstacle course, remote controlrace course, games for all ages, kids crafts, cakewalk, prizes and refreshments. Free. All arewelcome to attend. Visit www.honoringGod.org.

Concert: Sounds of Pohick. 4 p.m. at HistoricPohick Church, 9301 Richmond Highway,Lorton. “The Sounds of Pohick” annual concertwill feature the St. Cecelia and St. AlbanChildren’s Choirs, the Pohick Pickers bluegrassgroup, the Pohick Bell, and the Early ChurchMusic Ensemble performing spirituals, hymns,anthems and instrumental music. Musicalinstruments will include guitars, fiddle, bass, tinwhistle, Celtic harp, organ, piano, keyboard andpercussion. Free admission, and a receptionfollows in the parish hall. Call the church officeat 703-339-6572, or visit www.pohick.org.

Clifton Caboose Run. 6-9 p.m. in the Town ofClifton, at the intersection of Clifton Road,Newman Road and Main Street. A 5K Run and1-Mile Fun Run/Walk beginning in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton. A post-race partywith refreshments, live music and an awardsceremony will take place at the Red Barn nearClifton’s Main Street area. 5k run, $21; 1-milefun run/walk, $15. Call 703-968-0740 or visitwww.facebook.com/cliftonva.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 1-2Rose and Photography Competition.

Saturday, 1:30-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.at Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 LeeHighway, Fairfax. Arlington Rose Foundationpresents a friendly rose and photographycompetition, a celebration of roses in more than50 categories. Ask advice of award-winningexhibitors, vote for best fragrance, bid in a silentauction and plan a rose garden. Free and opento public. Visit www.arlingtonrose.org/ formore.

SUNDAY/JUNE 2Maker Faire NoVa. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at George

Mason University, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Maker Faire NoVa is the Greatest Show(& Tell) on Earth — a family-friendly showcaseof making, invention and creativity. Glimpse thefuture and get inspired. $2-$50. Call 703-437-5780 or visit nova.makerfaire.com.

“Memory Lane Day” Tours. 1-4 p.m. at TheFairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station. The FairfaxStation Railroad Museum will conduct shortwalking tours (about 45 minutes each) of theimmediate historic neighborhood around theFairfax Station Railroad Museum. The toursinvolve moderate walking. There is no extracharge for the tours. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

Heritage Nepal Festival. 4-8 p.m. at CentrevilleHigh School, 6001 Union Mill Road, Clifton.America Nepali Society Heritage Festival willshowcase Nepali Heritage, Traditions andCulture. The Cultural Program will be organizedby kids from the community which will lastapproximately one and half hours. Free.Call571-331-5412 or visitwww.americanepalsociety.org/ for more.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 5Celebrate the ’80s with Insight. 4-6 p.m. at

Insight Memory Care Center, 3953 Pender Drive,#100, Fairfax. Insight was just starting in 1984,in a church basement, offering respite servicesfor families living with memory impairment.Now in 2019, Insight is celebrating 35 years ofcare and support and they now open our doorsto thousands of caregivers and families eachyear. Take a look back at where Insight hasbeen, and look forward to an exciting futureproviding care, education, and support forfamilies living with dementia in the community.Come and celebrate in style - or at least come tolaugh at everyone else’s styles. RSVP atwww.insightmcc.org.

Clifton Caboose RunA 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk beginning in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton. A post-race

party with refreshments, live music and an awards ceremony will take place at the Red Barn near Clifton’sMain Street area. Saturday, June 1, 6-9 p.m. in the Town of Clifton, at the intersection of Clifton Road,Newman Road and Main Street. 5k run, $21; 1-mile fun run/walk, $15. Call 703-968-0740 or visitwww.facebook.com/cliftonva.org.


Chip Gertzog/Courtesy Providence Players

Providence Players “Leaving Iowa”in rehearsal, from left: Amy Griffinas Mom, Lindsey June as Sis,Bobby Welsh as Don and MichaelBagwell as Dad.

By David Siegel

The Connection

Audience laughter and knowingglances are the aims of the Provi-dence Players with its next pro-duction, the touching comedy

“Leaving Iowa.”“’Leaving Iowa’ is a memory play. It

brings to life a nostalgic time most of usexperienced,“ said Jayne Victor, Chair,Providence Players Board. “Who doesn’tremember the family trips? We thoughtbringing that, and the poignancy of the playto the stageºwould be something our audi-ences would really enjoy.”

Written by Tim Clue and Spike Manton,“Leaving Iowa” takes a gander into a veryspecial family journey. It is a tale surround-ing the return of a father’s ashes to his child-hood home only to discover that Grandma’shouse is now a grocery store. The “LeavingIowa” road trip shifts from the present tomemories of annual childhood summer va-cations ensconced in the back seat of a sta-tion wagon.

“The show is very thoughtful about howour relationships evolve and how we seethe world,” said director Julie Janson. Thelead character, Don, “narrates the events ofthe play, which are a mashup of memoriesof his family road trips and his current ex-perience trying to spread his father’s ashes.”

Other characters in the play include anumber of family members and 22 new andold personalities portrayed by only threeactors.

“So many of us have been on family cartrips that were one part exciting, one partmiserable. This play captures the humor ofthose trips so well,” said Bobby Welsch whoplays the son, Don. “Don worked hard toget out of Iowa and ‘make it.’ But in doing

so, he’s neglected his family relationships.Taking this trip reminds him of that, but healways gets around to see the comedy oftheir goofy adventures and, finally, the un-derlying love of his family.”

Amy Griffin plays Mom. “I like to think ofMom as the navigator, making sure every-one stays on track…one stays happy (mostof the time). At the end of the day you knowshe loves them all deeply, even when shegets pushed to the edge.”

For actor Charlene Sloan, there is the “thechallenge to play seven different characterswho represent the people you meet on along road trip. They are all interesting char-acters with distinct personalities that memo-rably impact the travelers they meet.”

Providence Players invite audiences for afamily road trip like no other with “Leav-ing Iowa.”

Where and WhenProvidence Players present “Leaving Iowa” at

James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855Annandale Road, Falls Church. PerformancesMay 31 to June 15, 2019. Thursday, Friday andSaturday at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday 2 p.m.matinees on June 2 & 9, 2019. Tickets: Adults$20, Seniors (62+)/Students $17. All Seating isreserved. For tickets, call 703-425-6782 or visitwww.providenceplayers.org.

Providence Playerspresent ‘Leaving Iowa.’

Comedic Family Road Trip

Entertainment

Photo by Rob Cuevas/Courtesy Providence Players

The cast of Providence Players “Leaving Iowa” in rehearsal, from left:Michael Schwartz, Amy Griffin, Bobby Welsh, Danielle Comer, MichaelBagwell, Lindsey June and Charlene Sloan.


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working to increase wages that will allow county residents of all communities to thrive in Fairfax County, invest in our affordable housing fund to preserve and ex-pand affordable units, and ensure smart development that prioritizes mixed-income and workforce housing that is also transit-ori-ented and environmentally re-sponsible.”

Key ways you differ from your opponent?

“My lived experiences, person-ally and professionally, make me uniquely qualified to meet the col-lective goals of our communities and county.

I believe it is important to note that I am the only woman in this race, the only person of color and immigrant, and I am also the only renter, living the same experiences of many of our neighbors, and I believe we need these experiences directly represented on the Board.

My identity, the values and people I am accountable to, and my direct community work. My commitment to the people of Braddock District and Fairfax County, not special interests, will allow me to advance the goals of our community with the urgency they deserve.

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WEDNESDAY/MAY 29Lighting Proposal for Hooes Road

Park. 7 p.m. in the cafeteria atGarfield Elementary School, 7101Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.The Fairfax County Park Authorityand the Lee District Supervisor’soffice will host a public meeting todiscuss a proposal to install athleticfield lighting at Hooes Road Park.Community members are invited toparticipate. The Springfield/SouthCounty Youth Club (SYC) hasproposed to the Park Authority,funding and installation of LEDsports lighting at Fields 2 and 3 inHooes Road Park in accordance withthe approved park master plan thatcan be accessed atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/Assets/documents/plandev/master-plans/hooesroad.pdf.

Meeting for Lee Chapel RoadWalkway Project. 7 p.m. in theCommunity Room of the WestSpringfield Governmental Center,6140 Rolling Road, Springfield.Fairfax County Department ofTransportation (FCDOT) andSupervisor Pat Herrity will hold a“Pardon Our Dust” meeting for theLee Chapel Road Walkway project.The meeting includes an open houseat 7 p.m., information on the

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

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

And now the fun begins. Not!For some reason, I can’t get the Journey song,

“Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’” out of my head, except that my lyrics are “Waitin’, Wonderin’, Hopin’.” I’ll know the results of last week’s di-agnostic scans soon enough, on Tuesday in fact, the day before this column publishes, when we have our next usual and customary post-scan, face-to-face appointment with my oncologist.

As it is presently scheduled, what having a Tuesday appointment after the preceding Wednesday scan means is, we won’t have re-ceived the results prior to our appointment. The interval of time is too short.

When the post-scan appointment had been on Friday, nine days out, as it has been on many occasions, my oncologist felt compelled (maybe because we ‘compelled’ him) to email the us scan’s results rather than make us wait so long. But six days is not quite so long enough before he’ll be seeing us, so I am humming a Journey song in the interim.

And let me tell you, going in cold (not know-ing the results beforehand) “is all it’s cracked up to be” -- to invoke a quote by “Hawkeye” from M*A*S*H when talking to Radar about his widowed mother being alone.

But I won’t be alone on Tuesday; my wife, Dina, will be along for the ride. A ride she has made many times, especially during the early years of heavy-duty chemotherapy when infusion

hours, door to door.The process for these post-scan appointments

is somewhat different, 45 minutes or so. It begins in an examining room with yours

truly being examined/questioned by a nurse (“Are you in any pain?”) followed by her check-ing my vitals: oxygen level, pulse and blood pressure (“Mr. Lourie, you’re blood pressure is high.” “You bet it is.”).

After she enters the information on the com-puter, she’ll excuse herself and as she exits the examining room she advises us that the doctor will be in shortly.

on his schedule, we’ll hear a knock on the door and my oncologist’s voice asking if it’s OK for him to enter. “Yes, of course,” we say.

the examining chair, where I’m sitting, is on his immediate left, partially blocked from his view as he opens the door. Dina is sitting in a chair directly ahead of him and in clear sight as he enters the room. This means she’ll see his face before I do and instinctively she’ll try to read his expression and body language for a hint of what’s to be said.

Occasionally, he breaks the ice immediate-ly and says something like “scans look good, very pleased,” knowing that we as patients are hanging on his every word. Other times, he says very little as he sits at his computer and begins asking the standard questions with which we are all too familiar.

-utes, depending on my interruptions. Generally, within the context of this exchange, the subject of my scan results will be mentioned.

This is the moment of truth. I can’t really say it’s worth waiting for, good

news or bad. It’s more about enduring. Unfortunately, we can’t change much about

this process. I have a “terminal” disease and scanning is the process by which the doctor can assess my health. Waiting for this assessment is the absolute bane of my existence.

And now with a more frequent scanning schedule, every two months, I am “bane-ing” more than ever before. I can’t say it’s a perfect set of circumstances, but it’s my journey and I’m stuck with it.

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upcoming project construction, and time forquestions and answers. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/lee-chapel-road-walkway.

THURSDAY/MAY 30Interfaith Ramadan Dinner. 7:30 p.m.

(registration); 8 p.m. (program starts) at FairfaxCounty Government Center – Cafeteria, 12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Join foran Interfaith Ramadan Dinner hosted by FairfaxCounty Chairwoman Sharon Bulova. Call toprayer and dinner are at 8:30 p.m. Register atbit.ly/fxcounty2019.

SATURDAY/JUNE 1Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care

Seminar. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Insight Memory CareCenter, 3953 Pender Drive, #100, Fairfax. Takethe path to certification as a Certified DementiaPractitioner through the National Council ofCertified Dementia Practitioners. All health careprofessionals and front line staff who work inthe healthcare industry are encouraged toattend. $200. Register online atwww.insightmcc.org, or contact Lindsey Vajpeyiat 703-204-4664 [email protected].

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group. 2-4p.m. at Mason District Governmental Center,6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. The PeripheralNeuropathy Support Group for greaterWashington meets the first Saturday of themonth. All are welcome. RSVP for availableseating. Call 301-263-0616 or visitwww.dcpnsupport.org for more.

MONDAY/JUNE 3Mind and Body Workshop: Travelogue

Session. 4:15-6:30 p.m. at Insight MemoryCare Center, 3953 Pender Drive, #100, Fairfax.A new session of the Mind and Body Workshop,runs Mondays, June 3-24. The workshop is amulti-session program series for both thecaregiver and the recently diagnosed individualto participate, promoting social engagement andpeer support, while adjusting to life with a newdiagnosis.Register online atwww.insightmcc.org, or contact Lindsey Vajpeyiat 703-204-4664 [email protected].

Phillips Right Response. 6-8 p.m. at Phillips’Annandale Campus, 7010 Braddock Road,Annandale. Phillips Programs for Children andFamilies, a nonprofit helping youth withbehavioral challenges and their families. RightResponse is a proactive and evidence-basedapproach for de-escalation, intervention,prevention and positive behavior support. Atwo-session training helps parents remain incontrol during stressful situations, support achild through challenging behaviors, and avoidthe wrong response. $25 per session or $40 fortwo. Email [email protected] visit www.phillipsprograms.org/right-response-training-for-parents.

TUESDAY/JUNE 4Safe Walking Summit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at NVRC

Offices, 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax.Learn from America Walks, local staff, VirginiaDOT, and DMV on tools and initiatives thatimprove walking and reduce crashes. Thesummit is sponsored by Share VA Roads througha federal highway safety grant from VirginiaDMV. Event and registration details can befound at: www.novaregion.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=686.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 5New Volunteer Orientation. 7:30-9 p.m. at

Providence Community Center, 3001 VadenDrive, Fairfax. Join Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc.Learn about volunteering to make a differencein the community by visiting residents ofnursing homes and assisted living facilities witha pet dog, cat or bunny. Visit www.fpow.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 7-9White Elephant Sale. Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday,

9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. atSt. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5222Sideburn Road, Fairfax. St Mary ‘s WhiteElephant sale will feature furniture, antiques,household, garden, toys, books, jewelry, chinaand more. Admission: Friday, $5; Saturday-Sunday, free. Call 703-978-4141.

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