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Workmen finishingup the new, brick-red paint job on theexterior of De ClieuCoffee & Sand-wiches in Old Town.

Workmen finishingup the new, brick-red paint job on theexterior of De ClieuCoffee & Sand-wiches in Old Town.

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Colorful FaceliftFor Old Town

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Kicking off the façade project are (from left) Councilman MichaelDeMarco, EDA Commissioner Michael O’Brien, Councilman JeffGreenfield, Economic Development Director Chris Bruno, MarilynnLivingston, Councilwoman Janice Miller, EDA Commissioner CraigHavenner and EDA Chairman Mary Valenta.

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By Bonnie Hobbs

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Fairfax City’s Old Town area just gota lot more colorful with the exte-rior painting of two, formerly drabbuildings. One, at 10381 Main St.,

is now Navy blue; and the other, to its right,is gold, red and gray to differentiate thebusinesses it houses.

Prior to the painting, various City officialsgathered there to kick off Fairfax’s FaçadeImprovement Program and to present a cer-emonial, $20,000 check for the work. It wasfrom the Economic Development Authority(EDA) to Marilynn Livingston of VHM Corp.which owns those properties.

“We’re excited about this,” said EconomicDevelopment Director Chris Bruno “Thisproject represents an innovative, new ap-proach toward bringing people to our down-town through revitalizing it. This section ofMain Street will have a strong, visual pres-ence in the downtown area.

“This program was started to encourageproperty-owner investment, and that is ex-actly what is happening here,” he contin-ued. “This – along with other City initia-tives such as beautification projects andevents run through our Parks and Recre-ation Department – helps highlight the ben-efits of locating or opening a business inour downtown. And it makes the City amore attractive place to do business and tovisit.”

ON THE CORNER of Main and Univer-sity Drive is De Clieu Coffee & Sandwiches,now spruced up with a carriage-red paint.Another section of that building, at 4007University, is painted dark gray and is hous-ing a make-your-own perfume business, DIYScent Studio.

DeClieu’s building, at 10389-B Main St.,

was constructed in 1895 as WhiteheadsMercantile (grocery store) and Post Office.Nearly a century later, 10385, 10387 and10389-A Main St. – now painted gold – wereadded to it. 10385 currently houses Com-ics & Gaming Fairfax, and 10389-A is hometo WT Clothiers, offering custom clothingplus tailoring.

Access to the main pair of this building isvia 10387. Inside are several businesses:

NoVA Tang Soo Do, a traditional KoreanMartial Arts Studio; Foundation Fitness;Virginia Sports & Spine chiropractic ser-vices; STEM excel, teaching coding to chil-dren; Abundantly Fit, a Christian alterna-

tive to yoga; several law firms; Ripe DataLLC data analysis; and Capitol Media LLC,which broadcasts podcasts on site.

The free-standing, Navy blue building wasconstructed in 1892 and houses The QuiltPatch and MJCI Inc., a design/build com-pany. And all these buildings together com-prise the area known as Victorian Square.

“The Façade Improvement Program is aunique partnership between the EDA, CityCouncil and our Economic DevelopmentOffice [EDO],” said Councilman JeffGreenfield. “For the first time, we are pro-viding direct assistance to property ownersfor the benefit of our downtown mer-

These commercial buildings on Main Street are now bright and colorful.Constructed in 1892, this freshly painted building at 10381 Main St.houses The Quilt Patch and MJCI Inc., a design/build company.

Colorful Facelift for Old TownEvent kicks off the City’s Façade Improvement Program.

Councilman Jeff Greenfield pre-sents a ceremonial, $20,000 checkfrom the City’s Economic Develop-ment Authority to MarilynnLivingston of VHM Corp.

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chants.” He said the City also replaced side-walks and asphalt in the area. “But this isn’tjust about bricks and mortar,” saidGreenfield. “It’s also about trying to improvethe downtown appearance.”

EDA Chairman Mary Valenta thanked CityCouncil for supporting this project. “Improv-ing the buildings’ looks attracts businessesand shoppers and benefits the economicdevelopment of the entire City,” she said.Valenta also thanked the EDA and partici-pating business owners, as well as CityCouncil for approving the money for thisprogram in its FY ’18 budget.

AS FOR LIVINGSTON, she said VHMCorp. is “excited about the exterior resto-ration and makeover of Victorian Squareand appreciative of the support of thisproject by the City’s Department of Eco-nomic Development through its new grantprogram.

“We wanted to brighten up these build-ings and get people to notice them as theydrive by, so they’ll stop in. And doing mul-tiple colors lets people know there are manybusinesses here providing a variety of ser-vices to the community.”


Opinion

Do we have election fatigue? Or arewe still reeling from lastNovember’s election? Every yearis an election year in Virginia, and

some years offer multiple opportunities.Either way, every voter in Virginia had a

chance to choose a Gubernatorial candidatefrom one party or the other in the primary elec-tion on June 13.

Now in Fairfax County, acountywide special election forSchool Board at-large will takeplace on Aug. 29, with absen-

tee in-person voting already underway. Fourcandidates are on the ballot, Chris S. Grisafe,Sandra D. Allen, Karen A. Keys-Gamarra andMichael H. Owens. To read our story about thecandidates, seewww.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2017/jul/31/low-turnout-high-stakes-special-election-school-bo/

Absentee voting for the special election isby mail or at the Fairfax County GovernmentCenter, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Suite

DetailsTo see what’s on your ballot:

www.elections.virginia.gov/voter-outreach/whats-ballot.html

To check that you are registered to vote atyour current address: vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

To find a registration office where you can ob-tain photo ID, even on the day of an election, visit:vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/PublicContactLookup

To read about candidates for the Aug. 29 spe-cial election for Fairfax County School Board:www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2017/jul/31/low-turnout-high-stakes-special-election-school-bo/

So Many Chances to VoteNext up, FairfaxCounty School BoardAt-Large, Aug. 29.

323, Fairfax, through Aug. 25. Times: Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Then comes the General Election on Nov. 7,with every House of Delegates seat on the bal-lot along with the race for governor. Lieuten-ant governor and attorney general are also onthe ballot.

To vote in the General Election on Nov. 7,the deadline to register to vote, or update anexisting registration, is Monday, Oct 16. In-person absentee voting begins Sept. 22, withthe last day of Nov. 4.

For Fairfax County information: Voter Reg-istration: 703-222-0776, TTY 711; AbsenteeFax: 703-324-3725, Email:[email protected]

Virginia Voter IDYou will need to show one acceptable photo

identification card (photo ID) whenever youvote in person. This is Virginia law for all vot-ers.

Photo IDs can be used to vote up to one yearafter the ID has expired.

Acceptable forms of valid identification:❖ Virginia driver’s license❖ Virginia DMV-issued photo ID❖ United States passport❖ Employer-issued photo ID

❖ Student photo ID issued by a school, col-lege, or university located in Virginia

❖ Other U.S. or Virginia government-issuedphoto ID

❖ Tribal enrollment or other tribal photo ID❖ Virginia Voter Photo ID cardIf you don’t have an ID, go to a voter regis-

tration office to get a free Voter Photo ID, evenon Election Day. You will be required to com-plete a photo ID application, have your phototaken and to sign a digital signature pad.

If you get to your polling place without ac-ceptable photo ID, ask to vote a provisionalballot. You will be given instructions on whatto do so your vote can count.

— Mary Kimm

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Editorial

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:An open letter to the community.The Fairfax County School

Board voted last night [July 28]that the name of J.E.B Stuart HighSchool be changed no later thanthe start of the 2019 School Year.The School Board further directedstaff to start the renaming processthis fall and that as part of thatprocess — in the spirit of compro-mise and in recognition of theneed to minimize costs as well asthe desire for continuity by alumni— request that the Stuart commu-nity consider “Stuart High School”as the new name. The Board fur-ther directed staff to create amechanism for private fundingwith the expectation that privatefunding will pay for a substantialportion of the costs.

I’ve met with both sides on thisissue and it has yielded strong feel-ings and strong passions. Now thatthe Board has spoken, we will con-tinue to follow the process as out-lined by the School Board regula-tion for name changes. We willexecute the renaming process in afair, transparent, and expedientmanner.

In this spirit, I invite you to joinme on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 10a.m., at J.E.B Stuart High School,where we will hold an open pub-lic meeting — per Regulation 8170

www.boarddocs . com/vsba/f a i r f a x / B o a r d . n s f / f i l e s /A 6 Z 2 R N 6 CA 2 7 0 / % 2 4 f i l e /R8170.pdf — to gather names forconsideration along with the op-portunity for presentations, ques-tions, and discussion. We willshare further details with youahead of the meeting.

As outlined in the regulation,voting for the school name will belimited to those participants resid-ing in the school’s attendance areaand a weighted point system willbe used to determine the top threechoices. Voting will take place onSaturday, Sept. 16, at J.E.B StuartHigh School and will be open from10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

After review of the community’srecommendations, the DivisionSuperintendent will formulate arecommendation consisting of oneor more of the most popularchoices according to communityinput. The Division Superinten-dent shall then transmit the rec-ommendation to the School Boardfor consideration and action.

The deadline for the DivisionSuperintendent to submit a formalrecommendation to the SchoolBoard shall be three weeks priorto the date scheduled for SchoolBoard action.

It is clear that this issue has im-pacted our community and it is my

hope that we can work togetherto find common ground and em-brace the diversity of our friendsand neighbors to strengthen ourbond around what we all hold true— that every student succeed andthat we provide them the supportnecessary to be successful.

The most important name, I

think we can all agree, is that ofthe teacher in front of them, andwe are committed to ensuringwhatever name is chosen that wehave the best possible educationfor every student.

Scott BrabrandSuperintendent

Fairfax County Public Schools

Renaming to Proceed

SnapshotA Great Blue Heron hangs out in his usual spot,stalking prey in Kingstowne Lake on Sunday, July 20.

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Artist’s rendition of the new Whole Foods 365 grocery store.

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By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

The Fairfax City Council recently ap-proved a plan to revitalize FairfaxShopping Center. It includes a

Whole Foods 365 grocery store, plus threeother retail uses in three, separate build-ings.

“This project could perhaps be a catalystfor future residential and mixed uses in theeastern part of Northfax,” said Council-woman Janice Miller. “I’ll vote yes thisevening and thank the developers for theircurrent and future investments in our City.”

Before the vote, Senior Planner Paul Nabtipresented details of the proposal. The ap-plicant is Regency Centers LLC and the siteis 6.27 acres along Fairfax Boulevard andEaton Place. Regency will replace the exist-ing, outdated, 68,500-square-foot shoppingcenter with 48,200 square feet of commer-cial uses – a 30,000-square-foot grocerystore and retail buildings of 5,000, 7,000and 6,200 square feet.

However, Regency sought several specialexceptions and other conditions from theCouncil because the land has certain con-straints. “There’s a 500-foot-long retainingwall adjacent to Eaton Place, and the Uni-versity Drive Extension will require 60 feetof right-of-way,” said Nabi. “The FairfaxBoulevard frontage has utility easements onthe south side of the property, and 51 per-cent of the site is in a floodplain.”

THREE ACCESS DRIVEWAYS will bealong Fairfax Boulevard, and one will be ata traffic light at University Drive. “Anotheraccess would be added for the grocerystore,” said Nabi. “There’d be no access toEaton Place, but the University Drive Ex-tension provides it.”

He said the new uses are anticipated togenerate some 1,750 fewer vehicles per daythan now and are expected to yield annual,net revenues between $300,000 and$600,000. And the 325 parking spacesplanned exceed the maximum number re-quired. Work won’t begin until late 2018,but will start before the University Drive

Extension project does.Miller said she doesn’t want grocery-store

delivery trucks to exit and go onto Univer-sity Drive, and Public Works Director DavidSummers said the City can erect signs toprevent that from happening. Regardingaesthetics, attorney Evan Pritchard, repre-senting Regency, said the buildings will havehigh-quality materials, clean lines and amodern look.

“We’re trying to improve the site’s over-all appearance, and a Whole Foods 365 willmake it attractive to a whole slate of retail-ers,” he said. “[This brand] also looks for a‘friends’ retailer nearby – for example, aunique, local restaurant. It focuses more onthe store brands and will also offer a coffeebar, microbrewery pub, quick-service sand-wich-and-pastry bar, and prepared foods fora quick lunch.”

Pritchard didn’t know which specific busi-nesses would go into the three, small, re-tail buildings. But, he said, “We want theretail uses to encourage visitors to lingerthere in the shopping center before goinghome. Our plan is to proceed with the de-sign and be able to go forward with con-struction as soon as we get our LOMR.” (Let-ter of Map Revision from FEMA confirminga needed change to the floodplain bound-ary).

Councilman Jeff Greenfield asked ifWhole Foods is “really coming here, or thedevelopers just hope it will.” But DevinCorini, Regency’s vice president, invest-ments, assured him that Whole Foods al-ready signed the lease. He also said it wouldhelp if demolition and preliminary construc-tion work could start as soon as possible.

Several residents then commented dur-ing this project’s July 11 public hearing.Planning Commissioner Joseph Harmonsaid it should be denied because it doesn’tpropose buildings along Eaton Place and“doesn’t have enough retail and commer-cial development that’ll lead to the City’ssuccess. It’s more like a strip mall.”

Economic Development Authority Com-missioner Chris Todd called Whole Foods a“great amenity.” But, he said, “This project

‘It’s Not Perfect, but aGood, Solid Project’Fairfax Shopping Center beingrevitalized; Whole Foods 365 coming.


By Marilyn Campbell

August approaches and many headout for sun drenched vacations witha skin-baring wardrobe. This much

anticipated time of year doesn’t come with-out danger, primarily in the form of sun-burn which can lead to skin damage, skincancer, wrinkles and dark spots. Skincaregurus offer suggestions for protecting skinwithout sacrificing time outside.

“Sunscreen is the best protection from thesun,” said Cheryl A. Oetjen, DNP, FNP-BC,assistant professorof nursing at GeorgeMason University.“This can be fromlotions that are SPF30 or higher or froms k i n - p r o t e c t i v eclothing. Wearing ahat can also protectyour face to some degree. Sunglasses shouldalso be worn.”

To maximize the effectiveness of sun-

screen, Oetjen advises being aware of someof the most commonly made applicationmistakes. “Ideally sunscreen should be ap-plied 30 minutes prior to sun exposure,” shesaid. “This gives it time to soak into the skin.Avoiding the water for this time is also im-portant.”

Avoid the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.when it’s most intense and use at least oneounce of sunscreen per application, saysOetjen. “The important part of applying sun-screen is ensuring that you are usingenough,” she said. “Fair complexions, red

hair and blonde hairoften are indicatorsof a higher risk ofsunburn, so it’s im-portant to reapplyoften.”

Make sunscreenpart of one’s dailyskincare regimen,

advises Colleen Sanders, RN, FNP,Marymount University in Arlington. “Therecommendation is that you wear sunscreen

every day if you’re going to be outside evenfor a short period of time,” she said. “Itshould be part of your everyday routine.”

Relying solely on the SPF found in somecosmetics like foundation or powder is un-wise, says dermatologist Dr. Lisa Bronstein.“Makeup doesn’t necessarily provide theprotection that it claims to provide,” shesaid. “There are a lot of tinted sunscreensout now that match a variety of skin tonesand also give amazing protection from sundamage.”

“Wearing sunglasses with UVA and UVBprotection as well as a hat will help pre-vent damage, says Sanders. “Common ar-eas that people often forget to cover, andwhere we often find skin cancer, are the tops

Saving Your SkinHow to prevent sun damagewhile enjoying summer vacation.

of ears and the backs of their hands,” shesaid “These are places where people forgetto put sunscreen.”

“Make sure the most sensitive areas arecovered … these areas include the top ofthe ears, lips [and] the nose, added Oetjen.“Zinc oxide can be applied to sensitive ar-eas.”

Infants who are younger than six monthsold should have limited exposure to the sun,says Oetjen.

“The FDA has not approved a sunscreenfor infants under 6 months so it is best forthem to stay in the shade and wear sun pro-tective clothing and hat,” she said. “The skinof infants is thinner and more sensitive tothe sun and sunscreen.”

Photo by Marilyn Campbell

Wearing sunscreen offers the best protection from sun damage.

“Sunscreen is the bestprotection from the sun.”

— Cheryl A. Oetjen,George Mason University

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Schools

Honoring Teachers of the YearThe Rotary Club of Fairfax recently honored and awarded two City of Fairfax teachers atits annual Teacher of the Year program. From left: Paul Gauthier (Fairfax Rotary presi-dent); Erin Lenhart (principal, Lanier Middle School); Greer Mancuso (Teacher of theYear, ESOL teacher, Lanier Middle School); Erich Dicenzo (Teacher of the Year, TheaterArts teacher, Fairfax High School); David Goldfarb (principal, Fairfax High School); andDr. Laura Hills (Fairfax Rotary Teacher of the Year Committee).

Send notes to the Connection [email protected] orcall 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday.Dated announcements should be sub-mitted at least two weeks prior to theevent.

Matthew Robert McMahon, ofFairfax, made the dean’s list at Univer-sity of Kentucky for the spring 2017semester. McMahon is a senior majoringin arts administration

James Andrew Morton , ofFairfax, made the dean’s list at Univer-sity of Kentucky for the spring 2017semester. Morton is a sophomore major-ing in chemistry

Rachel Lynn Tippett, of Fairfax,made the dean’s list at University ofKentucky for the spring 2017 semester.Tippett is a senior majoring in music.

Abigail Kolls, of Fairfax, made thedean’s list at University of Kentucky for

the spring 2017 semester. Kolls is asophomore majoring in psychology.

Daniel T. Wheeler, of Fairfax,made the dean’s list at University ofKentucky for the spring 2017 semester.Wheeler is a freshman, currently in ex-ploratory studies.

Kenna Malone, of Fairfax, wasnamed to the University of New Hamp-shire (Durham, N.H.) spring 2017dean’s list with high honors.

Helen Schulman, of Fairfax, wasnamed to the University of New Hamp-shire (Durham, N.H.) spring 2017dean’s list with honors.

James Blais, of Fairfax, graduatedfrom Fayetteville State University (N.C.)with a MSW with a concentration inmental health and substance abuse.

Joseph Ellis has been named to thespring 2017 dean’s list at University of

School Notes

the Sciences (Philadelphia, Pa.). Ellis, ofFairfax, is a pharmaceutical science stu-dent.

Peter Linas Brown, of Fairfax,majoring in biochemistry, was named tothe president’s list at Clemson University(Clemson, S.C.) for the spring 2017 se-mester.

Katherine E. Knight, of Fairfax,majoring in biosystems engineering,was named to the president’s list atClemson University (Clemson, S.C.) forthe spring 2017 semester.

Jenna L. Pollock, of Fairfax, major-ing in health science, was named to thepresident’s list at Clemson University(Clemson, S.C.) for the spring 2017 se-mester.

Kelsey Meins, of Fairfax, has beennamed to the Georgia Southern Univer-sity (Statesboro, Ga.) dean’s list forspring 2017.

Candace Hunstad was named principal ofFairhill Elementary School, effective July 5. For-merly the assistant principal at Terraset Elemen-tary, where she served since 2012, Hunstad alsoserved as assistant principal at Herndon Elemen-tary and as acting assistant principal at ColumbiaElementary. She has led the adoption of a locallevel four Advanced Academic Program andworked with the Young Scholars and Bridge toKindergarten programs.

A graduate of the University of Mary Washing-ton with a bachelor’s in international affairs,Hunstad earned her master’s in education with aconcentration in curriculum and instruction fromGeorge Mason University. She holds an adminis-trative endorsement from the University of Vir-ginia, and is fluent in Spanish.

Kanchana Iyer was named principal of EagleView Elementary School, effective July 24. Iyercurrently serves as assistant principal of LutieLewis Coates Elementary. A 23-year veteran edu-

cator with Fairfax County Public Schools, Iyerbegan her career as an instructional assistant in akindergarten class. She later served as an Englishfor speakers of other languages (ESOL) teacherat Forestdale, Lynbrook, and Camelot ElementarySchools and was the lead ESOL teacher at ColinPowell and Colvin Run Elementary Schools. Shehas also worked in the Office of Language Acqui-sition and Title 1 as well as a school-based ad-ministrator, including administrative intern atDogwood Elementary, acting assistant principalat Westbriar and Lake Anne Elementary Schools,and assistant principal at Mount Vernon Woodsand Lutie Lewis Coates, where she currentlyserves. She is an experienced leader who has ledthe implementation of reading-writing workshopas well as guided math and math workshop. Sheearned a bachelor of arts from George MasonUniversity and a master of education degree fromMarymount University. She holds an administra-tive endorsement from the University of Virginia.

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Entertainment

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

ONGOINGPhoto Exhibition. Through Aug. 13, 9

a.m.-5 p.m. at Fairfax Museum andVisitor Center. 10209 Main St.,Fairfax.“Chalkboards to Smartboards:Free Public Schools in Fairfax Countyand Fairfax City” traces the evolutionof free public schools from the logand frame one-room schools of late19th and early 20th-centuries totoday’s high-tech learning centers.Exhibition explores life in a one-roomschool, desegregation, and challengesof the post-World War II suburbanpopulation explosion. Free. Call 703-385- 8414.

Senior Olympics. Deadline to registerfor the Northern Virginia SeniorOlympics is Aug. 26. Participantsmust be at least 50-years-old by Dec.31, 2017. Register at www.nvso.usuntil Sept. 2 or via U.S. mail beforeAug. 26 with forms available at arearecreation centers. To volunteercontact RSVP Northern Virginia at703-403-5360 or [email protected].

Kingstowne Farmers Marketopens. 4-7 p.m. every Fridaythrough Oct. 27, at Kingstowne GiantParking Lot, 5870 KingstowneCenter, Alexandria. Freshly picked,producer-only vegetables and fruit,from-scratch bread (including glutenfree), baked goods, kettle corn, salsa,hummus, cake pops, fruit popsicles,and ice cream. [email protected] call 703-642-0128.

THURSDAY/AUG. 3Flora Fauna for Kids. 11-11:45 a.m.

at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Learnabout fish in the pond. $5. Ages 3-6.Call 703-451-9588.

The Excellent Drivers concert.6:30-8:30 p.m. at Old Town Square,3999 University Drive, Fairfax.Musical, family-friendly event. Free.Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/.

FRIDAY/AUG.4Main Street Clarinet Quartet

concert. 7-8 p.m. at Old TownPlaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road,Fairfax. Musical, family-friendlyevent. Free. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/.

Bingo. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081University Drive, Fairfax. Smoke free.$1,000 jackpot. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/.

Topgolf and a DJ. 7-10 p.m. atTopgolf, 6625 S. Van Dorn St. Golf,music from Rush Hour DJ, food anddrink. Visit topgolf.com/us/alexandria/ or call 703-924-2600.

SATURDAY/AUG. 5Singles Dinner and Movie Night. 5

p.m at Uncle Julio’s at FairfaxCorner, 4251 Fairfax Corner Ave. $32at door includes dinner, soda, tip andmovie ticket. Sponsored by NewBeginnings, a support group forseparated/divorced men and women.Call 301-924-4101 or visitwww.newbeginningsusa.org.

Topgolf and a DJ. 7-10 p.m. atTopgolf, 6625 S. Van Dorn St. Golf,music from Tnyce DJ, food and drink.Visit topgolf.com/us/alexandria/ orcall 703-924-2600.

SUNDAY/AUG. 6Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. at Old

Town Square, 3999 University Drive,Fairfax. Bring a yoga mat and awater bottle. Call 703-385-7858.

Natural Pet Store Opening. 10 a.m.at the Kriser’s Natural Pet store 3903-

F Fair Ridge Drive. (in the HarrisTeeter shopping center), Fairfax.Includes classes focusing on generalobedience and/or puppy. Visitksrpetcare.com/ or call 703 8305454.

MONDAY/AUG. 7Funday Monday. 10:30 a.m. at Old

Town Square, 3999 University Drive,Fairfax. Mr. Skip will perform forchildren. Free. Call 703-385-7858 orvisit www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 9Tai Chi. 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Old Town

Square, 3999 University Drive,Fairfax. Weather permitting. Wearcomfortable clothes and bring a mat.Class will take place in Old TownSquare at the pergola. Free. Call 703-385-7858 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts.


at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Learnabout “dirt critters,” in the area. $5.Ages 3-6. Call 703-451-9588.

AUG. 10-11Golf Tournament. all day at Laurel

Hill Golf Club, 8701 Laurel CrestDrive, Lorton. Middle Atlantic PGAJunior Tour Championship. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/lhgc or call 703-439-8849.

SATURDAY/AUG. 12Body Paint Workshop. 5-9 p.m. at

Fairfax Art League Village Gallery,3950 University Drive, Fairfax. Theworkshop consists of free dance, yogamovements and other techniques toreestablish harmony between theartist and their art. $8. [email protected] or call757-822-0561.

“Tangles” On Stage. 7 p.m. at HarrisTheater (near Mason Pond parkingdeck), George Mason University,Fairfax. Musical written and directedby visiting scholar Jeffrey Steiger andproduced by Charles Samenow, MD.Visit www2.gmu.edu/.

SUNDAY/AUG. 13Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. at Old

Town Square, 3999 University Drive,Fairfax. Bring A yoga mat, a waterbottle, and yourself! Call 703-385-7858.

Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. atFairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road. TheNorthern Virginia NTRAK memberswill hold a N gauge T-TRAK modeltrain show. Museum members, free;adults 16 and over, $4; children 5-15, $2; under 4, free. Information onthe museum and shows is atwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

Meet the Artist Reception. noon-3p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center,9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Art QuiltsExhibit by fiber artist MariselaRumberg, exhibit runs Aug. 9-Sept. 3.Visit www.MariselaRumberg.com.

Meet the Author. 2 p.m. at the FairfaxMuseum and Visitor Center, 10209Main St., Fairfax. “Reston: ARevolutionary Idea.” Author andbiographer Kristina Alcorn willdiscuss the history of Reston and signand sell her book, “In His OwnWords: Stories from theExtraordinary Life of Reston’sFounder, Robert E. Simon, Jr.” Free.Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center,10209 Main St., Fairfax. 703-385-8414.

AUG. 16-20Cirque du Soleil. Various times at

Eagle Bank Arena, 4500 PatriotCircle. Their current “OVO,” show iscreated by Deborah Colker, the firstfemale director in Cirque du Soleilhistory. Visitwww.eaglebankarena.com/.


at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Learnabout insects in the area. $5. Ages 3-6. Call 703-451-9588.

Lucia Valentine Concert. 6:30-8:30p.m. at Old Town Square, 3999University Dr., Fairfax. Grab dinnerat one of the many restaurants indowntown, and listen to great music.Free. Call 703-385-7858.

FRIDAY/AUG. 18Music on the Plaza. 7 p.m. at the Old

Town Plaza, 3955 Chain BridgeRoad, Fairfax. Free, weatherpermitting. Call 703-385-7858.

Family Fun Movie Nights. 7 p.m. atSherwood Community Center, 3740Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. “Sing,” isthe feature. Free. An adult mustaccompany anyone under the age of14. Food to donate for Britepaths canbe dropped off at the SherwoodCenter on the evening of the FamilyFun Nights. Call 703-385-7858.

SUNDAY/AUG. 20Meet the Civil War Author. 11 a.m.

at Historic Pohick Episcopal Church,9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton.The Historic Pohick Church DocentsGuild sponsoring Don Hakenson,award winning author and producerof of Civil War books and a Mosbydocumentary, will talk about theCivil War history in and aroundPohick Church. After the 10 a.m.service. Call 703-339-6572.

Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. atFairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road. TheNorthern Virginia NTRAK memberswill hold a N gauge T-TRAK modeltrain show. Museum members, free;adults 16 and over, $4; children 5-15, $2; under 4, free. Information onthe museum and shows is atwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

TUESDAY/AUG. 21Great American Eclipse. All day at

Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road,Fairfax Station. Learn the sciencebehind eclipses and how to viewthem safely, solar eclipse glasses willbe provided to attendees at all theprograms. $7-$12 per person. Visitgo.usa.gov/xNvvb.

Funday Monday Eclipse Special. 1-4 p.m. at Old Town Square, 3999University Drive, Fairfax. Stories,crafts, music, and more while theeclipse travels overhead. Pack apicnic lunch or visit one of our localrestaurants. Free viewing glasses willbe available as supplies last. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov.


at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Go on thetrail walk and learn about the pond.$5. Ages 3-6. Call 703-451-9588.

SATURDAY/AUG. 26Meet the Author. 2 p.m. at the Civil

War Interpretive Center at HistoricBlenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway,Fairfax. The Battle of Ball’s Bluff —local historian James Morgan willfocus on his tactical study of thebattle: “A Little Short of Boats: theBattles of Ball’s Bluff and EdwardsFerry.” Book signing and sales followthe talk. Free. Call 703-591- 0560.

SUNDAY/AUG. 27Civil War Reenactment. 1-4 p.m. at

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road. TheFairfax Station Railroad Museum willhost Civil War re-enactors andmodern practitioners who willdemonstrate medical and rescuepractices then and now incommemoration of Fairfax Station’srole as an evacuation center duringthe Battle of Second Manassas in1862. Museum members, free; adults16 and over, $4; children 5-15, $2;under 4, free. Information on themuseum and shows is atwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 1Photo Exhibition. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at

Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center.10209 Main St., Fairfax. “Over There:Americans in World War I” atraveling exhibition from theNational Archives and RecordsAdministration showcasesphotographs from the battle fronts inFrance, Italy, and Russia, supply andsupport operations behind the lines,and the Paris Peace Conference, openthrough Oct. 20. Group guided toursavailable by reservation, $25. Call703-385- 8414.

SEPT. 3-4Model Train Shows. noon-5 p.m. at

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road. LaborDay Weekend, The Potomac ModuleCrew members will have HO Scaleand others will have a LEGO ModelTrain Show. Museum members, free;adults 16 and over, $4; children 5-15, $2; under 4, free. Call 703-425-9225 or visit www.fairfax-station.org.

SEPT. 9-10Burke Centre Festival. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

at the Burke Conservancy, 6060Burke Centre Parkway. Arts andcrafts, live shows, rides, facepainting, and festival foods. Visitwww.burkecentreweb.com.

Art Exhibit“Princess Nicte-Ha,” a cotton, polyester and textile paint work by Marisela Rumbergwill be part of the Art Quilts Exhibit running Aug. 9-Sept. 3 at the Workhouse ArtsCenter, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Rumberg will be at the studio for a “Meet the ArtistReception,” noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Visit www.MariselaRumberg.com for more.

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Fairfax Shopping Center Gets ‘Green Light’Site plan for the

revitalized FairfaxShopping Center.

is 31-percent smaller than what’s theretoday; we’ll get less tax revenue. And thethree, small, retail buildings have no rela-tion to the streets around them or to theUniversity Drive Extension. Driving west onRoute 50, the first thing you’d see is an en-closed dumpster, so I’d like the design im-proved. I don’t see that the City is servedwell by this.”

Representing Fairfax City Citizens forSmarter Growth, Douglas Stewart saidNorthfax “should have compact, small,walkable blocks. This proposal won’t doanything toward providing that or a mixed-use development there, and no business isoriented toward Route 50. Deny the spe-cial exceptions; instead, pursue a mixtureof retail, housing and office at Norhfax.”

But former Mayor Steve Stombres saidresidents always ask him when they’ll seeprogress at Fairfax Shopping Center andFairfax Circle. “Tonight, the City has an op-portunity to address some of those frustra-tions,” he said. “Residents of the region willbe coming here to do their shopping, ratherthan leaving the City to go elsewhere.

“Whole Foods is a national store and thetype of business we should be trying to at-tract,” he added. “Saying no would mostlikely result in the property owner givingthe current buildings a quick facelift, and

we’d continuehaving anotherstrip mall withless-desirable ten-ants for the fore-seeable future.The current pro-posal, even withits drawbacks,seems to be apositive step to-ward the long-term goals of ourcommunity andthe best interestsof the City ofFairfax.”

BUT RESIDENT Catherine Read said it’s“a mistake to build around a tenant. Ten-ants come and go; when I go shopping, Idrive to Wegmans and meet all my neigh-bors. We had Harris Teeter and couldn’tmake it stay; if Whole Foods 365 leaves,we’re stuck with an empty building. There’sno housing around there, so people can’twalk there.”

Greenfield, however, favored the project.“I drive by this location several times a day,and I’m tired of looking at a burned-outsection and a furniture store that changesits name every two weeks,” he said. “Whywould we want to walk away from a Whole

Foods 365 and supporting retail, when wehaven’t been able to get it at Fairfax Circleand Kamp Washington?”

He said his family walks a great deal andhe knows three dozen residents who livenearby and would walk to this shoppingcenter. “This developer has delivered in thepast on every, single project it’s done here.I’m happy to support this,” said Greenfield.

Councilwoman Ellie Schmidt called it a“positive project for the City. It would benew and vibrant. The Comprehensive Planacknowledges that uses should be flexibleto market conditions, and I believe theWhole Foods 365 … would benefit the

[nearby] Marriott visitors and theWillowWood office complex. It’ll providefresh, revenue-generating businesses alongFairfax Boulevard and keep those dollars inthe City. I believe this’ll be a success.”

“This will be a catalyst for future devel-opment on both the east and west sides,”added Councilman Dan Drummond.

Councilwoman Miller said she and manyresidents support the Whole Foods there,but she’s lukewarm on the additional re-tail. However, she stressed, “Regency has agood track record here and its completedprojects are full.” And Councilman JonStehle said the new businesses will helpincrease walkability to this site.

Councilman Michael DeMarco said theshopping center can’t continue in its cur-rent form and the plan “will bring value tothe City and make it a shopping destina-tion. I’m excited about Whole Foods, butthe balance of the project lacks creativityand sustainable development. This parcelwill still be a strip mall, [but with] less re-tail than now. So I cannot vote in favor ofthe special exceptions, but will vote in fa-vor of the certificate of appropriateness.”

The Council then approved the project,5-1. “Parts of the City’s commercial areasare tired and not well-maintained,” saidMayor David Meyer. “I hope this project willprovide all the benefits that have been ex-pressed.”


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Detectives continue theirinvestigation into July 27stabbing of a woman on

a path adjacent to Vaden Drive inFairfax near the intersection ofSprague Avenue, according toFairfax County Police Department.The victim is 21 years old, withnon-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect has been describedas a male, possibly Hispanic. Ini-tial reports were that he was in ablack hoodie, but police now be-lieve he was actually wearing awhite t-shirt.

Detectives and patrol officers incars and on bicycles have spenthours canvassing the area, seek-ing additional information, look-ing for witnesses and anyone withinformation about this crime.

Shortly after 7:30 a.m. on July27, officers from the Fair Oaks Dis-trict were flagged down by a citi-zen reporting someone had beenstabbed. Officers located the vic-tim. A preliminary investigation

determined a man approached herfrom behind, and stabbed her inthe neck. The suspect ran away,and was last seen heading towardBlake Lane.

The victim was taken to the hos-pital, with what are believed to benon-life threatening injuries. Thesearch is ongoing for the suspect.Detectives are canvassing the area,and attempting to identify and in-terview potential witnesses.

Anyone with information aboutthis incident is asked to contactDetective Downham, or a RobberySquad detective at 703-246-7800,or the Fairfax County Police at703-691-2131. Submit a tipanonymously through Crime Solv-ers by visitingwww.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org ortext-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plusyour message toCRIMES(274637). AnonymousTipsters are eligible for cash re-wards from $100-$1,000 if theirinformation leads to an arrest.

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FVCbank hosted the sixth an-nual charitable wine tastingevent on July 21 to raise

funds and awareness for theAlzheimer’s Association NationalCapital Area Chapter, a nonprofitwhose mission is to eliminateAlzheimer’s through the advance-ment of research, provide and en-hance care and support for all af-fected, and to reduce the risk ofdementia through the promotionof brain health. The funds raisedat event support the Alzheimer’sAssociation Walk to EndAlzheimer’s.

“We all know someone impacted

by Alzheimer’s, and as a result, wefeel strongly about supporting theAlzheimer’s Association and theannual Walk to End Alzheimer’s,”said David W. Pijor, FVCbank chair-man and CEO. The event raised$5,000 for the walk and was at-tended by about 80 people whoenjoyed live music, hors d’oeuvresand wine sampling from local Vir-ginia winery, Horton Vineyards.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is heldannually in more than 600 com-munities nationwide, including:Reston, Washington, D.C. For a fulllist of dates and locations, visitwww.act.alz.org.

FVCbank employees among the attendees at the chari-table wine tasting in support of the Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation. From left: Katie Ranghelli, Patricia Ferrick(FVCbank President), Anthony Ranghelli (Director ofInformation Technology) and Terry Byard (AssistantCompliance Officer).

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And speaking, a few weeks late, of my“whirled,” (see July 5, 2017 column, “Not anAuto-Matic Fix); at least as it relates to mynext week or so: 24-hour urine collection onTuesday, pre-chemotherapy lab work onWednesday, in the Connection office onThursday, chemotherapy infusion on Friday,continuing anxiety concerning the previousWednesday’s CT Scan/awaiting results frommy oncologist followed by our usual post-scanappointment with him Friday a week later todiscuss my future: status quo or the greatunknown; coinciding with the typical eatingchallenges/post-chemo side effect which lastsa week to 10 days after treatment. If this cycleof gloom doesn’t sound like fun, you’re right,but it’s a living/my life and I’m extraordinarily(I didn’t want to say “damn”) lucky to be ableto live it.

And recently having spoken to a new stageIV, non-small cell lung cancer “diagnosee,”who’s on a 24-hour morphine drip andPercocet every four hours because he’s inconstant pain, I know how amazingly fortu-nate I am/have been since being originallydiagnosed in late February, 2009. Sure, I’vehad my share of pain and discomfort, but inthe medical-measuring system I’d give it a “1.”Hardly the stuff with which nightmares aremade (see column in a few weeks, as yetuntitled).

I’ve always been a great believer in con-text. Not so much comparison because whatyou see and what you get are not necessarilyrelevant, comparatively speaking, but morethat the circumstances are all relative. It takesme back to Popeye the Sailor Man, whoapologizing to no one, always said: “I ‘yamwhat I ‘yam.” And so am I. When I see othercancer patients at the Infusion Center, when Italk to cancer survivors, when I hear or read ofother cancer patient circumstances, I try tolive and learn, not take it personally, andcount my blessings. Given the hand that I wasdealt back on Feb. 27, 2009 I wouldn’t say“Wild” Bill Hickok (and his black aces andblack eights) came to mind, but my life,according to the “11 month to two-year”prognosis I was given, certainly passed beforeme – and much sooner than I had anticipated.

In spite of my diagnosis/prognosis, and themiscellaneous ups and downs that I and mostcancer patients endure, I’ve never given in tomy oncologist’s initial assessment. It was sounbelievable hearing such grim news, espe-cially considering that I was age 54 and a half,that it almost seemed like an out-of-bodyexperience, sort of like Scrooge in CharlesDickens “novella, “A Christmas Carol.” Surewe were listening attentively and asked ourshare of questions, but it didn’t seem real oreven about me, sort of. I mean at this junc-ture, I had no pain and no symptoms and nofamily history of cancer – and I was a life-longnon-smoker. Yet here I was, in the bulls eye ofa dreaded disease with no known cure receiv-ing a modest life expectancy/two percentchance of living beyond five years.

But eight years and five months later, here Isit, breathe and try to write some wrongsabout a life mostly unexpected, and one inwhich I haven’t sweated too many details norconcerned myself with the “nattering nabobsof negativism,” to quote former VicePresident, Spiro T. Agnew, specifically as itrelates to lung cancer outcomes. Which aredramatically improving.

New drug approvals and increased fundingfor lung cancer research has infused hope intolung cancer patient’s lives. Routines withwhich us lung cancer patients/survivors havebecome accustomed will be less routine andwill make our lives more fulfilling. It might notbe perfect, but it’s definitely a life worth liv-ing.

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compassion, information and resources to thebereaved and seriously ill. To become a Havenvolunteer, please call 703-941-7000 to requestan orientation. Volunteers must complete a 30-hour training and commit to one year of serviceanswering Haven phones (2.5 hours weekly).Next training is scheduled for fall 2017.

AUG. 2-30Fit for Life Classes. 11 a.m.-noon at the Bruen

Chapel United Methodist Church, 3035 CedarLane, Fairfax. Fairfax Fit for Life Classes aresponsored by the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna to improve strength, balance andmobility for older adults. Call 703-281-0538 oremail [email protected].

THROUGH AUG. 25Summer Lunches. The Fairfax County Public

Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Serviceswill be hosting the FEEDS (Food for Every Childto Eat During Summer) BBQ program, a USDA-funded program is free to all children 18 yearsand under and $2 for adults. There is noregistration involved, and open to everyone.Meal service will be provided at the followingsites Monday-Friday, 11:30-1 p.m. No service onJuly 3 and 4. In the Springfield area, FEEDS isoffered at the following schools:

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ONGOINGShepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke serves

those 50 and older who no longer drive.Volunteer drivers are needed for trips(Monday-Friday) to medical appointments andcompanion shopping within the Fairfax/Burkearea. Office workers are needed to answerphones in the SCFB office (Monday-Friday) tomatch drivers and those who need rides. Call703-323-4788.

Positive Parenting Strategies Course. AtPHILLIPS, 7010 Braddock Road, Annandale. Aseries of classes and in home consultationstaught by PHILLIPS’ counselors. Open to all localfamilies. Call Stacy Stryjewski at 703-658-9054.

Thermal Camera Loan Program. Learn wherethe energy is leaking out of the home with aspecial attachment for the iPhone or Android.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/energy or call 703-324-5955 for more.

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.

Fairfax Rotary Club Meeting 12:15-1:30 p.m.Mondays. American Legion, 3939 Oak St.,Fairfax. Meetings with luncheon and program.fairfaxrotary.org.

NARFE Monthly Meeting Every Second Tuesday11:30 a.m. American Legion Post 177 located at3939 Oak Street, Fairfax. NARFE Fairfax 737monthly luncheon meeting. Enjoy lunchaccompanied by a special program. Lunch atnoon. Cost: $11 Speaker/Program-12:[email protected] 703-501-0020

Civil War Research scholarship to a public orprivate high school senior who resides inFairfax, Fairfax City, Prince William County,Manassas City, or Manassas Park from the BullRun Civil War Roundtable in Centreville, Va.Visit bullruncwrt.org for more.

Fairfax-based non-profit Britepaths offersfree Financial Education Classes Sessionsat various locations in the Fairfax County area tolow- and middle-income adults who residethroughout Northern Virginia. The offerings arefree and open to the public, but reservations arerequired.https://britepaths.org/news/get-financially-fit-new-year

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.

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