Walker
Walker Honored by Franklin
Band Director Lawrence Walker was at Franklin Middle School when it opened in 1984. And after 30 years with FCPS — 28 of them at Franklin — he retired in June 2012. But his many contributions to the school and to the youth of Fairfax County have not been forgotten.
In a ceremony at the May 9 meeting of the School Board, it was revealed that Franklin is naming its music department the Lawrence Walker Music Department. And area music students will still benefit from his expertise when he returns this summer to continue directing Franklin’s annual Band and Orchestra Camp, June 24-July18.
1940s Ice Cream Social
An old-fashioned, ice cream social will be held Monday, May 27, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Spindle House, 5714 Mt. Gilead Road, in Historic Centreville Park, off Route 29 at Braddock Road. There’ll be radio broadcasts and music of the 1940s, tours of a 1934 house built from a kit ordered from a Sear's catalogue, costumed interpreters and ice cream. Park on the grass across the street. (Cancelled in case of rain). Admission and ice cream are free and all are welcome.
Final Parkway Paving Underway
As of Sunday night, May 19, crews have begun the final milling and surface paving at the Fairfax County Parkway/Fair Lakes Parkway interchange project. Drivers can expect single-lane closures and detours onto Fair Lakes Circle, Sunday through Friday nights, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Crews started working on the Fair Lakes Parkway and will continue to the Fairfax County Parkway from Route 29 to Rugby Road. The paving is expected to take about eight weeks to complete.
The new $69.5 million interchange improves pedestrian and cycle access, widens more than three miles of the Fairfax County Parkway and improves traffic flow by separating local and Parkway traffic through this high-traffic area. The entire project is scheduled for completion this October.
Free Carseat Inspections
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, May 23, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, as needed.
However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times.
Fair Oaks CAC to Meet
The Citizens Advisory Council of the Fair Oaks District Police Station will meet Tuesday, May 28, at 7 p.m., in the roll-call room of the police station. It’s at 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Chantilly.
CPMSAC Awards Ceremonies
The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee (CPMSAC) is holding its 28th Annual Youth Motivation and Academic Awards programs. They’re slated for Saturday, June 1, at 5 p.m., at Chantilly High for middle- and high-school students, and Sunday, June 2, at 4 p.m., at Centreville Elementary for the elementary-school students. This year’s theme is “Social Networking: A Key to Helping Close the Academic Achievement Gap.”
Police Pilot DUI Watch
Since police officers can’t be everywhere all the time, they need the public’s help to make the streets safer. Following the model of the popular Neighborhood Watch program, the Sully District Station is starting DUI Watch.
Its goal is to encourage residents to become more involved in their communities by spotting and reporting suspected drunk or impaired drivers. All volunteers will be fully training in aspects of early recognition of impaired driving, the dangers of impaired driving and its impact on the community.
The first DUI Watch training session will be Wednesday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. Contact PFC Fruecht at 703-814-7018 or at FCPDSulCPO@Fairfaxcounty.gov with questions or to register.
Food Donations for WFCM
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry urgently needs donations of spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, rice (2-lb. bags), canned pasta, peanut butter, canned tuna and meat, hot and cold cereal, fruit juice, and pancake mix and syrup. Bring all items to WFCM’S new food-pantry location at 13888 Metrotech Drive, near Papa John’s Pizza and Kumon Learning Center, in Chantilly’s Sully Place Shopping Center.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers
Fairfax County needs Meals on Wheels drivers in Chantilly and group Meals on Wheels coordinators in both Chantilly and Fairfax. Contact Volunteer Solutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 711, VolunteerSolutions@fairfaxcounty.gov or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
Give Caregivers a Break
Fairfax County needs Respite Care volunteers throughout the county to give family caregivers of a frail older adult a well-deserved break. Volunteers visit and oversee the safety of the older adult for a few hours each month. Volunteers are matched with families in or near their own neighborhoods. Support and training is provided. Contact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or Kristin.Martin@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Women's Self Defense Program
The Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation is partnering with the Fairfax County Police Department to offer the Women's Self Defense Training program. It’s based on the SAFE program formerly provided by the Police Department, but now being taught by C&J Security Corp.
The program is a two-day class that will meet on consecutive Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15-9:30 p.m. It’s currently offered free and all class materials are included. Program funding is provided through the Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation.
The course is offered to females, age 13 and older. A female guardian must accompany girls 13-18. No men other than the instructors are permitted to be present during a class. For more information, call 703-246-7806, e-mail WSD@fairfaxfoundation.org or go to www.fairfaxfoundation.org.