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Its Party Time! Get Out And Meet Your Neighbors By Throwing a Block Party
Summer is upon us. It’s the season of barbeques, trips to the beach,
ball games, and fun. So let’s have some fun right here in the
neighborhood. I encourage you to get to know your neighbors a little
better by having a block party. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy.
Draw up a flyer, pick a date, ask everyone to bring a dish to pass, and
hand them out up and down your block. That’s it.
You may be surprised how many people show up. Grill some burgers and hot
dogs, bring out the sweet tea and lemonade, and enjoy getting to know
your neighbors.
Block parties are more than plain summer fun. The police tell us that
the neighborhoods with the most block parties have the least crime. It’s
true! And the same holds true for zoning enforcement. Neighborhoods where
people know each other, look out for each other, and take pride in their
community stand out, and criminals and those seeking to violate zoning
rules lear to go elsewhere.
So fire up that grill! Not only will your block party be a great time,
but you will bring your neighborhood together, and make it a safer, more
attractive and more vibrant place to live.
Supervisor Cook in the Community
On May 1st, Supervisor Cook was present at Royal Lake Park to help dedicate “Katie’s Playground” in honor of Katherine Ross Thelin. Later that afternoon, Supervisor Cook stopped by the St. George’s Methodist Church Pig Pull Barbeque.
On May 2nd, Supervisor Cook was honored to attend the Fairfax County Federation Banquet where Braddock resident Clark Tyler was recognized as “Citizen of the Year”. Governor McDonnell addressed the gathering.
On May 5th, the Supervisor attended a solemn ceremony at the Public Safety Building Rose garden honoring Fairfax County’s Fallen Officers who gave their lives while protecting our safety. Later that evening, Supervisor Cook hosted a Town Hall Meeting that centered on the issues concerning the area around Braddock Road, Route 123 and George Mason University.
On May 6th, Supervisor Cook attended the Minority Parents for Excellence in Education annual dinner, held at Lake Braddock SS.
On May 7th, Supervisor Cook attended the Senior Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon where a number of Braddock residents were honored for their selfless volunteer work in the County.
On May 11th, Supervisor Cook answered questions at the Burke Village HOA meeting and also attended the the Braddock District Council meeting.
On May 15th, the Supervisor was the Master of Ceremonies at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Woodglen Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project. Later that evening he attended the Little Run Civic Association’s annual Potluck which was held at Canterbury Woods Elementary School.
On May 17th, Supervisor Cook hosted a Constituent Day at Keene Mill Elementary School. These events give constituents a chance to meet and talk with their Supervisor about any issue that concern them.
On May 19th, Supervisor Cook addressed the annual meeting of the Chapel Square Civic Association at the Sprague Center. Questions were answered about things pertinent to the residents, such as parking and sound barriers for the new Beltway construction.
On May 20th, Supervisor Cook attended the Kings Park Civic Association Annual Meeting at Kings Park Elementary School.
On May 22nd, Supervisor Cook stopped by the North Springfield Pool for
its annual social and then later went to the Ravensworth/Bristow Block
Party which was held on the grounds of the Ravensworth Baptist
Church.
On May 31st, Supervisor Cook was honored to speak at a number of
Memorial Day Ceremonies. First, he was at the Old Fairfax Courthouse Lawn
for a Ceremony hosted by the VFW Post 8469 and the American Legion Post
177. From there he went over to the grounds of the Burke Conservancy for
the annual Ceremony hosted by the VFW Post 5412. After that, he stopped
by the American Legion Post 1976 in Annandale for a reception which
followed their Ceremony. To round things out, the Supervisor stopped by
the Cardinal Plaza Shell Station where they were hosting an
Oil-Change-A-Thon to aid in raising money for The Fisher House which
assists families of Service Members. There were also members of Boy Scout
Troop 1849 who were holding a car wash to raise money for this cause.
High School Graduation Schedule 2010, Held At Patriot Center
Due to expected congestion on Braddock Road and Route 123 near George Mason, we recommend taking alternative routes at these times
Saturday, June 6
2:30 P.M. - Pope Paul VI
Friday, June 11
7:00 P.M. - Garfield
Saturday, June 12
9:30 A.M. - Hylton High
2:30 P.M. - Forrest Park
Thursday, June 17
9:30 A.M. - Oakton
2:00 P.M. - West Springfield
7:30 P.M. -Robinson
Friday, June 18
9:30 A.M. - Centreville
2:00 P.M. - South County
Saturday, June 19
10:00 A.M. - Stone Bridge 2:00 P.M. - Broad Run
7:30 P.M. - Thomas Jefferson
Sunday, June 20
2:00 P.M. - West Potomac 7:00 P.M. - Westfield
Monday, June 21
9:30 A.M. - Falls Church
2:00 P.M. - Briar Woods
7:30 P.M. - Lake Braddock
Tuesday, June 22
9:30 A.M. - Herndon
2:00 P.M. - Freedom (LCPS)
7:30 P.M. - Chantilly
Wednesday, June 23
7:30 P.M. - Lee High
Get Ready for the 16th Summer of Braddock Nights
This series of free musical performances held throughout the summer
presents a wide array of artists, from classical to bluegrass and
everything in between. The events take place every Friday evening from
June 4 to August 27 at Royal Lake and Lake Accotink Park, beginning at
7:30 p.m. A full list of performances and more information on the 2010
Braddock Nights Summer Concerts can be found on Supervisor Cook’s website
(http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock/pdfs/bn_flyer.pdf).
If the weather looks threatening and you think it may result in a
canceled performance, you can call the office at 703-425-9300 until 5:00
p.m. on the day of the concert or the county hotline at 703-324-SHOW
(4796). We are always looking for volunteers to help staff the events, so
if you are interested please contact Lindsey Smith at 703-425-9300.
Braddock Nights is an outstanding tradition that allows our community to
come together and celebrate with each other an evening of entertainment
and fellowship. It is a fantastic series of events that truly help
strengthen our neighborhood spirit. The atmosphere is informal and with
free entertainment for the whole family, this is a great year for folks
to make their first trip or their sixteenth. This summer Braddock Nights
are the place to be and I hope that our residents will be able to join
us!
Area Farmers Markets Now Open
From May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to
life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces
draw thousands of Fairfax County residents every week. The Markets offer
a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers.
There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk
and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out
the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small
plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger
landscape plants for more ambitious projects.
The Farmers Markets are supervised by the Fairfax County Park Authority.
The daily operations of the markets are managed by volunteer Market
Masters. The markets within easy driving distance for Braddock District
Residents are listed below. A full listing of market sites can be found
at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-farm-mkt.htm
Wakefield Farmers Market -
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays
8100 Braddock Road
Annandale, VA 22003
703-321-7081
Annandale Farmers Market -
8:00 a.m. to Noon on Thursdays
6621 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
Burke Farmers Market -
8:00 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays
5671 Roberts Parkway
Burke, VA
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