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By Supervisor John C. Cook

It is an honor to welcome you toFairfax County and the BraddockDistrict. As you will soon discover,this County is filled with activities,

resources, and opportunities for all to en-joy. I would like to highlight a few inBraddock.

Autumn is the perfect time to exploreBraddock’s lakes and parks. Lake AccotinkPark is the environmental gem of theBraddock District, with a scenic 50-acre lakeand a variety of activities surrounding it.Visitors can play mini-golf, rent boats, walka 4-mile loop trail, ride a carousel, and en-joy the well-stocked snack bar.

Another outdoor locale residents enjoy isRoyal Lake Park. There, families can enjoyplaygrounds and easy walking trails arounda smaller, but beautiful lake. Nature loversand outdoorsmen will feel right at homehere.

THE SCHOOLS in our District are someof the best in the nation. Every year, ourelementary and middle schools receive top-scores in state and national standardizedtesting. Meanwhile, our three top-rated highschools — Lake Braddock, W.T. Woodson,and Robinson — produce scores of nationalmerit scholars and countless champions insports, music, arts and more.

George Mason University andNorthern Virginia Community Col-lege offer first-rate higher educationto Braddock residents and contributeimmensely to the Braddock neighbor-hood.

The Braddock District has a strongtradition of providing music and cul-tural events to the community. Eachyear, my office hosts a free summerconcert series called BraddockNights, which features local artistsat Lake Accotink Park and RoyalLake Park. At George MasonUniversity’s EagleBank Arena, con-cert-goers can see the hottest musi-cal acts and entertainers year roundin the 10,000 seat stadium. Also oncampus is George Mason’s Center forthe Arts. Students, faculty, and re-nowned international artists presentthe best of classical music, opera,jazz, world music, dance, theater,global music and dance, and more.There is never a lack of culturalevents in Braddock.

One problem we do have is choos-ing where to eat with so many won-derful restaurants nearby. UniversityMall, located just across from GeorgeMason University, has plenty of eat-eries, shops, a newly renovated Gi-ant grocery store, and the UniversityMall Theatres. Fairfax Corner is an-other exceptional shopping centerwith popular restaurants. After ameal you can watch a movie at theCinemark Fairfax Corner 14 Theater, takethe kids to the “splash pad,” or go shopping

at the numerous boutiques throughout themain street-style center. We welcomed sev-eral new restaurants to the community re-

cently, including Chick-Fil-A, CAVA, andWaranku. The number of restaurant choiceshere is pleasantly overwhelming.

HISTORY BUFFS will love visiting the his-toric Oak Hill Mansion and Wakefield

Chapel. The Oak Hill Mansion inAnnandale is a Georgian-style manorbuilt in 1790. It is the last standingof three properties owned by theFitzhugh family, who played signifi-cant roles in the Revolutionary Warand Civil War. The mansion was alsothe site of a pivotal Civil War ambushcalled the “Oak Hill Kitchen Skir-mish.”

Another popular historic landmarkis Wakefield Chapel. Built in 1899,this place of worship was named af-ter a Union soldier-turned-pastor,E.W. Wakefield. Visiting these siteshelps you understand the significanceBraddock played in the course ofAmerican history.

FOR FUN FAMILY EVENTS, don’tmiss Celebrate Fairfax! at the Gov-ernment Center in June, an excit-ing County-wide carnival and mu-sical event fit for the whole family.Good Charlotte, Sugar Ray, and GinBlossoms headlined this year’sshows.

The Burke Centre Festival in Sep-tember, featuring music, an arts andcrafts show, and community displaysand demonstrations, is a wonderfuland very popular local celebration.

I hope you take advantage of ev-erything Braddock has to offer.

If you have any questions on local gov-ernment matters or the area please call myoffice at 703-425-9300. As always, I amhonored and pleased to serve you as yourBraddock District Supervisor.

Braddock Basics for Newcomers

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The Burke Centre Festival in September,featuring music, an arts and craftsshow, and community displays anddemonstrations: Flipping burgers,Ralph Menzel and Clyde Findley of theRotary Club, have things under control.

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From left, Kiera Hogan, 8, and AmeliaRoberts, 5, both from Fairfax are readyto take off on the Flying Elephants rideat this year’s Celebrate Fairfax festival.

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Top-rated high schools: One of the shining stars fromLake Braddock Secondary School’s 2018 graduatingclass, Sinclaire Jones accepts her diploma. Her proudfamily reports that Sinclaire is heading to Princeton,where she will study to be an astrophysicist.

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Sunset over Lake Accotink, a perfect reading spot forMegan Huber.



The Fairfax County Civilian Re-view Panel and the IndependentPolice Auditor were establishedby the Board of Supervisors as

recommended by the Ad Hoc Police Prac-tices Review Commission, formed after thepolice shooting death of John Geer. Thepanel and the auditor are independent fromthe Police Department and report directlyto the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

The nine-member Police Civilian ReviewPanel’s mission is to enhance police legiti-macy and to build and maintain trust be-tween the citizens of Fairfax County, theBoard of Supervisors, and the FairfaxCounty Police Department. The panel re-views police investigations resulting frompublic complaints about officers of theFairfax County Police Department. Thepanel has nine members who are FairfaxCounty residents.

The panel reviews investigations involv-ing police misconduct, including rudeness,threats, verbal abuse, harassment, racialprofiling, and discrimination.

Current panel members are: RhondaVanLowe, Chair; Doug Kay, Vice-Chair;Hansel Aguilar; Kathleen Davis-Siudut;Steve Descano; Hollye Doane; AnnaNorthcutt; Randy Sayles; Adrian Steel.

The panel generally meets in open ses-sion on the first Thursday of every monthat 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

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

The Independent Police Auditor’s missionis to bolster trust between the citizens ofFairfax County and the Fairfax County Po-lice Department by providing accountabil-ity, fairness, transparency and trust in thecomplaint system and investigative process.The Independent Police Auditor also pro-vides an accessible, safe, impartial, and re-sponsive intake venue for complaints aboutthe Fairfax County Police Department and

its employees.The Office of the Independent Police Au-

ditor (OIPA) reviews police investigationsinvolving use of force and serves as an in-dependent intake venue for complaints.

Both the panel and the auditor determinewhether the police investigation was thor-ough, accurate and impartial.

HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINTIf you feel you have experienced or ob-

served misconduct by a Fairfax County po-lice officer, you are encouraged to file acomplaint. You will not be penalized by thepolice or any county official for filing a com-plaint.

FILL OUT A COMPLAINT FORM❖ You may use a printed copy of the

online form.❖ You may also complete a complaint

form online.Go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/

policeauditor❖ You may file your completed form by

mailing it to: Office of the Independent Po-lice Auditor; 12000 Government CenterParkway, Suite 233A; Fairfax, VA 22035

❖ You may file online. Instructions areprovided at the website.

❖ You may deliver a completed complaintform to the Auditor’s Office at the aboveaddress or to any Fairfax County Police Sta-tion.

If you need help completing the form, call703-324-3459 or [email protected]

HOW IT WORKS❖ When a complaint is received, it is sent

to the Police Department for investigation.❖ Investigators interview the person who

filed the complaint and witnesses.❖ Police examine the evidence and write

a report outlining the findings.

❖ The person who filed the complaint re-ceives a letter summarizing findings of theinvestigation.

❖ If the person does not agree with theoutcome of the investigation, he or she asksfor a review.

❖ If a review is requested, either the Ci-vilian Review Panel or the Independent Po-lice Auditor reviews the investigation andissues a public report.

MORE ABOUT THE INDEPENDENTPOLICE AUDITOR

The Board of Supervisors appointed Ri-chard G. Schott, a 27-year Federal Bureauof Investigation (FBI) veteran, as FairfaxCounty’s first independent police auditor.Schott reports directly to the board, whichapproved the creation of the position as afollow up to one of the recommendationsof the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Com-mission. Among his roles, Schott will beresponsible for:

❖ Monitoring and reviewing internal in-vestigations of Police Department officer-involved shootings, in-custody deaths anduse-of-force cases in which an individual iskilled or seriously injured.

❖ Requesting further investigations if hedetermines that an internal investigationwas deficient or conclusions were not sup-ported by the evidence.

❖ Issuing public reports for each reviewedinternal investigation.

❖ Reviewing all resident complaint inves-tigations of alleged excessive or unneces-sary force by officers.

❖ Producing annual reports that analyzetrends and recommend improvements.

Schott has spent his entire 27-year FBIcareer as a special agent working with lo-cal law enforcement officers, and for thepast 16 years has provided training to mem-bers of state and local law enforcementagencies, including legal issues associated

with police officers’ use of force and deadlyforce.

He has experience with Color of Law vio-lations, including reviewing police reportsand citizen complaints, recommending toU.S. Department of Justice attorneyswhether or not to proceed with investiga-tions and conducting the ensuing investi-gations.

Schott is also an instructor at the FBIAcademy in Quantico, where he has taughtthousands of new agents on basic constitu-tional criminal procedure and the legalramifications involved when an agent usesforce.

He supervised the division’s forfeitureprogram. As a special agent for the Birming-ham Division, he orchestrated security forthe 1996 Summer Olympic Games’ soccerevents in the area.

Schott received a bachelor’s degree inpolitical science from the University of NewOrleans and his juris doctorate from theLoyola University School of Law in NewOrleans.

Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement in Fairfax CountyOffice of the Independent Police Auditor, Civilian Review Panel now reviewing cases.

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The nine members of the Civilian Review Panel marked with *: Gerarda Culipher, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court; Randy Sayles,* Oak Hill; RhondaVanLowe,* Reston; Kathleen Davis-Siudut,* Springfield; Adrian Steel,* McLean; Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Board of Supervisors; Judge WilliamWebster, former director of FBI and CIA; Supervisor John Cook, chairman of Public Safety Committee; Jean Senseman,* Lorton; Douglas Kay,*Fairfax; Hollye Doane,* Oakton; Steve Descano,* Springfield; and Hansel Aguilar,* Fairfax.

The Civilian ReviewPanel’s mission is toenhance policelegitimacy and to buildand maintain trustbetween the citizens ofFairfax County, the Boardof Supervisors, and theFairfax County PoliceDepartment.


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What is the best part about living here? Interviews conducted at PohickRegional Library in Burke.

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Teagan Pollack, 9, ofWest Springfield

”That’s there’s cool placesto go to and cool restau-rants.”

Michaela Rossi ofSpringfield

”I think this communityhas everything that we need.The big city is close; themountains are close and allthe stores — everything thatwe need.”

Dan Pulver of Spring-field

”We really enjoy thefriends we’ve made here andwe really like the parks andthe library and the re-sources.”

Marilyn Harriman ofSpringfield

”There’s so many grocerystores, you don’t have todrive very far to go to thegym, to go to the library, togo get organic groceries, aplethora of grocery storesavailable.”

Renee Williams ofLorton

”In this area in general, Ilike how amongst all thebusy, crazy roads, there’s al-ways parks and quiet spotsthat you can walk throughnature. There’s so manyplaygrounds and things likethat for our kids to play at.”

Lyle Shaffer of OrangeHunt in Springfield

”The availability of goodmedical services, primarily,and a lot of public areas likethis where we can enjoysightseeing. Those are thethings we enjoy the most.”

SummertimeActivities inthe AreaIan Palmer, 6,takes a swing onthe upper-deckputting green lastyear at BurkeLake Golf Center.

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Attendees enjoy a ride as part of the Celebrate FairfaxFestival June 9, 2018. The 37th annual festival attractedtens of thousands of visitors.

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Julie Coons, CAE will serve as theNorthern Virginia Chamber ofCommerce’s next president and

CEO effective Sept. 10.Coons currently serves as chief oper-

ating officer of the Council of BetterBusiness Bureaus based in Arlington.She brings to the Northern VirginiaChamber diverse experience leading re-gionally-focused business organizations,guiding financial and brand transforma-tions, and successfully advocating forbusiness in local, state, national and internationalarenas. Among her leadership roles, she served pre-viously as president and CEO of the Electronic Re-tailing Association and, prior to that role, as presi-dent and CEO of the Maryland Tech Council.

The selection of Coons as the chamber’s next presi-dent and CEO comes after a national search facili-tated by The McCormick Group, a national execu-tive search consulting firm, and led by the chamber’sSearch Committee, chaired by Kathy Albarado, CEOof Helios HR.

“After a comprehensive search process, we arepleased to have identified the best individual to leadthe Chamber into its next season of growth, innova-tion, and member service,” said Jennifer Siciliano,chief communications and external affairs officer,Inova, and chair of the Northern Virginia ChamberBoard of Directors.

“The Northern Virginia Chamber has an outstand-ing reputation serving and representing NorthernVirginia’s robust business community,” said Coons.“This is an exciting time for Northern Virginia and

Greater Washington, and the chamberis well positioned to develop new andexciting opportunities for businessesfrom across our region to engage, inter-act, and lead.“

The Northern Virginia Chamber ofCommerce, the “Voice of Business inNorthern Virginia,” represents over 650local employers with more than 500,000regional employees. For 90-plus years,the Northern Virginia Chamber has beenworking hand-in-hand with companies

in the region to build a strong business community.To learn more about visit http://www.novachamber.org and follow the Northern Vir-ginia Chamber on Twitter: @NOVAChamber

UPCOMING NOVA CHAMBER EVENTS❖ Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit, Aug.

29, at 8 – 10 a.m., Waddell Theater, Join the NorthernVirginia Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Chamber ofCommerce, Arlington Chamber of Commerce, LoudounCounty Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Chamber ofCommerce, and the Northern Virginia Regional Commissionfor a roundtable featuring the mayor of the City ofAlexandria, chairs of Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince Williamcounties, as well as the vice chair of Arlington County.

❖ Capital Region Business Forum, Sept. 6, at 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.,Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, Virginia Gov. RalphNortham, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and D.C. MayorMuriel Bowser will discuss their plans to workcooperatively to bolster the regional economy.

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

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Only $13 registers you inthe Northern VirginiaSenior Olympics

(NVSO) unless you compete in 13different categories like CharlesToftoy. At $2 for each event, itcosts him $39 for registration plusevent participation. Several eventsrequire additional fees. At 83-years-old , Toftoy has been com-peting in NVSO for many years.His current favorite event ispickleball which he says is a na-tional favorite.

This year NVSO begins Saturday,Sept. 15 with the opening cer-emony at 9 a.m. followed by track,rowing and diving events. NVSOends Sept. 26 with pickleball, yo-yo and bunko. In between there iseverything from softball hit andthrow, tennis doubles, swimmingand track events, mini-javelin, vol-leyball and cornhole toss. Newevents this year include beach ballwallyball, canasta and croquet.

Events will be held at 29 differ-ent parks, recreation centers andsports courts including Fairfax Se-nior Center-Green Acres, ThomasJefferson Community Center,

Wakefield District Park, NorthernVirginia Badminton Club, TheJefferson, Prince William GolfCourse, and St. Andrews Episco-pal Church.

Participants are required to be50 years old or older and to re-side in the cities of Alexandria,Falls Church or Fairfax or the coun-ties of Arlington, Loudoun, Fairfax,Fauquier, or Prince William. Mostcompetitions are held by agegroup and divided between menand women.

Registration ends postmarkedAug. 31 for regular mail and Sept.3 for online registration atwww.nsvo.us.

Volunteers are also welcomed.To volunteer at at event, call RSVPat 703-403-5360 or [email protected].



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

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

Absentee Voting inPerson Begins Sept. 21

Voting early if you qualify is a goodchoice.

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

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

If you vote absentee in-person you willfill out the application when you arrive atthe in-person absentee location.In Person Absentee Voting,Locations, Dates and Hours

Scheduled to begin Friday, Sept. 21,through Saturday, Nov. 3 at the governmentcenter, and Oct. 13-Nov. 3 at the satellitelocations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

lumbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003❖ McLean Governmental Center, 1437

Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101

❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center,2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

❖ North County Governmental Center,1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA20190

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virginia Voter IDAcceptable forms of valid identification:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Events to Register andGet Voter ID

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TWO VIRGINIA CONSTITUTIONALAMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTIONS

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

authorized to provide a partial tax exemption forreal property that is subject to recurrent flooding,

if flooding resiliency improvements have beenmade on the property?

Present LawGenerally, the Constitution of Virginia provides

that all property shall be taxed. The Constitutionof Virginia also sets out specific types of propertythat may be exempted from taxation. For example,the Constitution of Virginia allows the General As-sembly to permit localities to provide a partialexemption from real estate taxes as an incentive forproperty owners to make substantial improvementsto existing structures by renovating, rehabilitating,or replacing those structures.

Proposed AmendmentThe proposed amendment would authorize the

General Assembly to allow localities to provide apartial tax exemption for real property that is sub-ject to recurrent flooding, if improvements havebeen made on the property to address flooding.The General Assembly and participating localitieswould be allowed to place restrictions or conditionson qualification for the tax exemption.

“YES” vote will authorize the General Assemblyto allow localities to provide a partial tax exemp-tion for real property that is subject to recurrentflooding, if improvements have been made on theproperty to address flooding.

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

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

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

Election Day,Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information on voting in FairfaxCounty:

Fairfax County Office of Elections12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323Fairfax, VA, 22035Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY 711Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725Email: [email protected] Officer Info: 703-324-4735, TTY 711For 24-hour recorded information call 703-

324-4700

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SATURDAY/SEPT. 22Reston Multicultural Festival. 11

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

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

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

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

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

May 2019Great Falls Artfest on the Green.

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

MONDAY/MAY 13Great Falls Annual Charity Golf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 2019Springfield Days. South Run Park,

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

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

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

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

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

JUNE-AUGUSTReston Concerts on the Town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY/JUNE 14Love Your Body Yoga Festival. Yoga

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

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

July 2019Herndon 4th of July Celebration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JULY-AUGUSTBraddock Nights Concert Series.

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

August 2019Fairfax County 4-H Fair and

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

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

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

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

Present LawThe Constitution of Virginia currently requires the General

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

Proposed AmendmentThe proposed amendment would allow the surviving

spouse of any veteran who has been determined by the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability to continue toclaim the tax exemption currently provided, even if the sur-viving spouse moves to a new principal place of residence thatis owned by the surviving spouse.

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

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

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

row money, and issue bonds in the maximum aggregateprincipal amount of $182,000,000 to provide funds, in addi-tion to funds from public safety facilities bonds previouslyauthorized, to finance, including reimbursement to theCounty for temporary financing for, the costs of public safetyfacilities, including the construction, reconstruction, enlarge-ment, renovation and equipment of civil and criminal justicefacilities, police training and operational facilities and sta-tions, fire and rescue training facilities and stations, includingfire and rescue stations owned by volunteer organizations,and the acquisition of necessary land?”

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

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

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

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Volunteer Fairfax engages thousands of volunteersof all ages annually and supports more than 600member nonprofits and agencies striving to makeNorthern Virginia a better place for all.

Volunteer Fairfax’s offerings include Volunteers ForChange, a program that makes volunteering acces-sible and fun for busy adults; Alternative Commu-nity Service, a program that places a range of court-ordered clients in community service positions andRSVP Northern Virginia, a program sponsored byVolunteer Fairfax in partnership with Volunteer Ar-lington and Volunteer Alexandria, that matches those55 and better with meaningful and fun volunteeropportunities.

Volunteer Fairfax also offers an array of trainingprograms that help nonprofits and volunteer groupsrun more efficiently. For corporations looking to en-gage their employees in the community, VolunteerFairfax’s BusinessLink program offers customizedemployee volunteer engagement at sites in North-ern Virginia and throughout the DC Metro Area.

Volunteer Fairfax also runs three signature pro-grams to promote and recognize community involve-ment. They include VolunteerFest presented by AT&T,powered by Volunteer Fairfax, Saturday, Oct. 27, aregional day of volunteerism featuring project sitesacross the region; Give Together: A Family Volun-

teer Dayºon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,ºa large fam-ily-friendly event where children of all ages engagein volunteering and The Fairfax County VolunteerService Awards, a breakfast held each April to honorvolunteers who have given outstanding service to thecommunity.

For more information on any of Volunteer Fairfax’sprograms or to find a volunteer opportunity now,visit www.volunteerfairfax.org or call 703-246-3460.

Volunteering Makes the Area a Better Place for All

Submit volunteer announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its teamof volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide, nowin its 51st year, offers free in-person preparation andassistance to anyone, especially those 50 and older, whocan’t afford a tax preparation service. Volunteers make adifference in their communities by assisting many older,lower-income taxpayers, and their families, who mightotherwise miss out on the tax credits and deductionsthey’ve earned. To learn about volunteer opportunities, visitaarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

Assistance League of Northern Virginia, a volunteernonprofit, invites community members to join theorganization to participate in its Reading Express program.Volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring to first gradestudents during the school year. To learn more contact VPMembership Mary Gronlund at [email protected] orProgram Coordinator Lynn Barron [email protected].


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1 Carney ParkGovernment

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2 Willow Pond13101 Autumn Willow Drive, FairfaxCommunity Park

3 Woodglen Lake10617 Zion Drive, FairfaxCommunity Park

4 Silverbrook9351 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Sta-

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5 Newington Heights8590 Heller Road, LortonDistrict Park

6 Laurel Hill8515 Silverbrook Road, LortonCountywide Park

7 Old Colchester Preserve10646 Old Colchester Road, LortonCultural Resource Park

8 Lorton West9800 Ox Road, Lorton

9 Lower Potomac9515 Richmond Highway, Lorton

10 Waples Mill Meadow11329 Waples Mill Road, OaktonMultiple Resource Park

11 Lake Braddock9200 Burke Lake Road, BurkeCommunity Park

12 Silas Burke5815 Parakeet Drive, BurkeCommunity Park

13 Burke Station6031 Kerrwood Street, BurkeCommunity Park

14 Burke Ridge9719 Burke Lake Road, BurkeNeighborhood Park

15 Rolling Valley West6512 Sydenstricker Road, BurkeCommunity Park

16 Fair Oaks3901 Fair Ridge Drive, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

17 Brentwood11903 Appling Valley Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

18 Random Hills11550 Random Hills Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

19 Dixie Hill4540 Dixie Hill Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

20 Villa D’este3120 Northwood Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

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21 Mosby Woods9813 Five Oaks Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

22 East Blake Lane9540 Bel Glade Street, FairfaxCommunity Park

23 Villa Lee2901 Hunter Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

24 Hideaway2900 Glenvale Drive, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

25 Towers9350 Arlington Boulevard, FairfaxCommunity Park

26 Armistead8900 Arlington Boulevard, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

27 Eakin (Mantua Section)8928 Glenbrook Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

28 Smokewood4120 Whitacre Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

29 Ashford East4300 Guinea Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

30 George Mason9700 Braddock Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

31 Rutherford4710 Guinea Road, FairfaxCommunity Park

32 University10200 Braddock Road, FairfaxCommunity Park

33 Olde Forge4604 Twinbrook Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

34 Surrey Square4819 Twinbrook Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

35 Country Club View10609 Henrico Street, FairfaxCommunity Park

36 Crooked Creek9910 Commonwealth Blvd., FairfaxCommunity Park

37 Royal Lake5344 Gainsborough Drive, FairfaxCommunity Park

38 Rolling Woods Estates5208a Marvell Lane, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

39 Twinbrook Road5124 Twinbrook Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

40 Middleridge5425a Governor Yeardley Drive,

FairfaxNeighborhood Park

41 Greenfield5349 Guinea Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

42 Monticello5315 Guinea Road, FairfaxCommunity Park

43 Kings Park West5216 Pommeroy Drive, FairfaxCommunity Park

44 Lakeside5216 Pommeroy Drive, FairfaxCommunity Park

45 Herzell Woods5328 Guinea Road, FairfaxNeighborhood Park

46 Fairfax Hills4304 Holly Lane, AnnandaleNeighborhood Park

47 Fair Ridge12300 Meadow Field Drive, Fairfax

Neighborhood Park48 Ox Hill Battlefield

4134 West Ox Road, FairfaxCultural Resource Park

49 Poburn Woods6325 Wendy Ann Court, Fairfax Sta-

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50 Brimstone6600 Ox Road, Fairfax StationNeighborhood Park

51 Burke Lake & Golf Course7315 Ox Road, Fairfax StationMultiple Resource Park

52 Lake Mercer9500 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Sta-

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53 Levell W Dupell6812 Newington Road, LortonCommunity Park

54 Mount Air Historic Site8600 Accotink Road, LortonCultural Resource Park

55 Southgate7438 Pohick Road, LortonNeighborhood Park

56 Pohick Estates7450 Pollen Street, LortonCommunity Park

57 Newington Commons8915 Hooes Road, LortonNeighborhood Park

58 Mason Neck West10418 Old Colchester Road, LortonCommunity Park

59 Tattersall3405 Miller Heights Road, OaktonCommunity Park

60 Oak Marr3200 Jermantown Road, OaktonMultiple Resource Park

61 Borge Street3030 Borge Street, OaktonNeighborhood Park

62 Blake Lane School Site10033 Blake Lane, OaktonCommunity Park

63 Briarwood2830 Zimpel Dr., FairfaxCommunity Park

64 Patriot12111 Braddock Road, FairfaxDistrict Park

65 Mountain Road District15620 Braddock Road, Fairfax

At Van Dyck Park in the City of Fairfax, a creek runs through the western end of the park with a bike trail that runs along it, crossing on a bridge atone point.

Burke Lake Golf Courseis a par three coursewith a driving range thathas been renovated intoa Top Golf competitiverange. The course re-mains unchanged, butthe renovations arebringing a new club-house to the course.

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check-ups• Fillings and sealants• Sedation “sleep” dentistry• Nitrous oxide• Crowns, bridges, inlays,

onlays • Extractions

• TMJ/TMD therapy

• Endodontic (root canal) therapy• Periodontal (gum) therapy

including scaling androot planing

• Custom partial and full dentures• Custom occlusal and

sport guards• Implants• Bonding and veneers• In-office professional whitening• Invisalign (clear braces without the wires)

Peter K. Cocolis, Jr., DMD& AssociatesPeter K. Cocolis, Jr., DMD, MAGD

Emily A. DaSilva, DDS, FAGD

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KIDDIE COUNTRYDEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

OUTSTANDING SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMSDesigned to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment

in harmony with the needs of the child.

CHILDREN AGES 2-5Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs

SPECIAL FEATURESDevelopmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious

Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds• Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed

KIDDIE COUNTRY9601 Old Keene Mill Rd.

Burke, Virginia 22015703-644-0066

Come See OurAward-Winning Facility!

Winner of American Instituteof Architects Award

FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARSProgram is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, ASENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING,MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY

OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMSAGES FIVE-TWELVE YEARS

GRADES K-6Transportation provided to Terra Centre,

Fairview, White Oaks, Orange Hunt, Sangster,Hunt Valley and Cherry Run Elementary Schools.

Emphasis on special events, sports, time forhomework, and student’s choice of activities.

KINDERGARTENFall 2019/2020

Two Virginia certified teachers per classroom.Program emphasizes language arts, math,computer literacy, science, social studies,

social development, art, music and physicaldevelopment.

www.kiddiecountry.com

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