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Mountain View’s Alex Kemp has passion for the game HUGH RIST » BY For InsideNoVa

Teamwork and toughness are two of the linchpins the Mountain View Wildcats program has subscribed to since head coach Lou Sorrentino was hired at the school in 2010. Perhaps no one on the current roster embodies those attributes as much as senior offensive tackle/defensive end Alex Kemp, whom Sorrentino describes as a “great leader.” Kemp’s leadership capabilities, as well as his strong relationship with Sorrentino, strongly materialized in 2017 when, as a sophomore, Kemp began to realize the amount of passion he had for the game. “I think I began to realize [the extent football would affect his future] in 10th grade,” Kemp recalled. “When I started playing on varsity and began putting my heart and soul into the game, that’s when I knew I wanted to continue on in football. I told Coach Sorrentino I wanted to play in college and started to build a relationship with him so he could help make me better.” After developing his leadership and football skills the past two years, Kemp wants to leverage both this season to help the Wildcats achieve their team goals, but also to achieve his dream of playing college football. Thus far he has made one visit—to Concord University in West Virginia—which resulted in an offer. But Kemp hasn’t committed yet. He said he is still looking into schools at both the Division 2 and Division 1 levels. He said he expects his decision when it is finally made to come down to a combination of academics and football. While he is undecided, Kemp said he has an interest in biology and chiropractic medicine, so he believes his decision will involve the strength of programs a prospective school has in those areas. “Wherever I think there’s a good fit for the next four or more years academically, as well as where I think I can see myself playing football, that’s what the decision will come down to,” Kemp said. “But I also want my parents [Franklin and Jessica Kemp] to be part of that process as well. It’s important to me that they have a say in where I eventually go.” Kemp’s leadership is epitomized by his work in the weight room since arriving at Mountain View. He estimates he’s missed “maybe two or three days due to illness or doctor’s appointments” of conditioning work during his four years at Mountain View. Being an example to his teammates is something Kemp takes seriously. “I want to be someone people can come to on the team and know I will listen to them and help them get better,” Kemp said. “I’ve always said, ‘It’s not about me; it’s about the team.’ We’re brothers and I have to do whatever it takes to put us in the best position to win.” Despite not getting the accolades a skill

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position player on offense might receive, Kemp said he’s content with his role on the team. “When I look at the quarterbacks and running backs, I always think, ‘If they are successful, I’m happy because that means I did my job.’ If we have 500 yards rushing in a game, that puts a smile on my face,” Kemp said. In many ways, Kemp’s on-field play and off-field demeanor reflect his football idols, Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns, and Los Angeles Rams’ offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth. “Even though [Mayfield] is a quarterback and not a lineman, I like the way he succeeds in spite of what others say about him,” Kemp said. “He’s always calm, cool, and collected. He’s said he sees himself as dangerous and I like that. As far as Whitworth, he’s just a great guy on and off the field and I like that about him.” Working hard, bonding with teammates, showing strength in the face of adversity—these are all qualities that contribute to the stature Kemp has attained from both teammates and coaches, who view him as an invaluable team leader. This became very apparent at a critical time last season. Mountain View began the season undefeated at 5-0 before a bye week, then suffered what Kemp called a “heartbreaking, gut-wrenching” loss to Brooke Point. However, the loss proved beneficial in one sense. “When you lose a game like that, it causes you to pull together as a team. You become closer and become like a band of brothers. It puts things into perspective because you realize every play could be your last and that’s the way Coach Sorrentino wants us to play every game. It makes us hungrier.”

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Stepping back from the brink of extinction

backs, worldwide has grown to 40,000. xtinction. The absolute, complete That’s terrifically exciting. Still all is not end of a species. Whatever they well. Some nations that signed the inare, they’re gone, never to be a ternational whaling treaty, such as Japan part of our environment again. Some and Norway, have gone back to hunting species go extinct naturally. It’s hapthem. pened all throughout our planet’s Another remarkable comeback, history. However, humankind, well documented in our region, in our short tenure, on Earth has been the Bald Eagle. In has prompted the extinction 1965, before there was an of as many as 1,000 animal endangered species act, the species. Sadly, there are more number of breeding pairs was species likely to join them. The roughly 400. That’s an almost Department of the Interior lists unsustainable population. DDT, over 500 species as endangered. DAVID KERR a now banned pesticide, hunting This means that they are at a high and loss of habitat had almost done them risk of becoming extinct. The culprits are human-based factors, such as loss of habit, in. However, steady efforts to preserve their habitats, such as the Caledon Natuwarming of the environment, pollution, ral Area in King George, and active volover-harvesting and hunting. unteer efforts to protect the species, right That list almost never gets shorter. down to individual nests, has brought the The trend seems so inexorable that number back to 10,000. That’s a robust sometimes I can’t bring myself to read population. yet another news story about the “next” The number of species comebacks isn’t endangered species. It’s too depresslarge. That’s the sad part. Some species, ing. However, there is another side to such as the giant panda in China, have the story. Call it a faint glint of hope. been revived only through in-captivity Several species, and this list is short, thanks to positive intervention have gone breeding. Their position, with a scant from being on the edge of non-existence, number remaining in the wild, is precarious, at best. One species of bird, the to nearly thriving. At the very least, Guam rail exists exclusively in captivity stepping back from the brink. What this — a pair of these chicks hatched recently proves is that our long, reckless path of at the Smithsonian. environmental mismanagement doesn’t Locally, we have our own battles. The always have to end with the extinction bay’s oyster population is now at only 1% of so many species. We can, if we really of its numbers 70 years ago. That’s grim, want to, change this grim cycle. but there is hope. During the past few One of the most remarkable comeyears, thanks to controls on harvests and backs has been the humpback whale. efforts to clean up the bay, their numbers In 1950, the estimated population of are improving. Still the future of our bihumpbacks was 1,500. We had sucvalve friends is dicey at best. ceeded in nearly hunting them out One other avian species, the whooping of existence. But that didn’t happen. crane, was once so numerous that early Thanks to international whaling treaties, European settlers reported seeing them respected by most of the world’s former in large flocks. By the early 1960s, there whaling nations, the number of hump-

were only 40 left. Thanks to pesticides and hunting, extinction seemed to be only a matter of time. But that was when the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center began its in-captivity breeding program. It was an amazing effort. Biologists, wildlife experts and volunteers, patiently working together, year after year, made great strides in trying to save this majestic creature. Now, there are 800 whooping cranes. Unfortunately, getting the whooping crane to this point has been difficult, and the population — most of whom were hatched in captivity — is still not self-sustaining. The damage we did was considerable, but progress through research and experimentation was being made. “Was” is the operative word, unfortunately. Thanks to a reckless, if not downright mean-spirited move by the Trump Administration, this relatively inexpensive program was cancelled after 50 years. Now, the future of the whooping crane, is in serious doubt, once again. What all this shows is that in spite of all the damage we’ve caused, it is possible to bring at least some species back from the brink through patient and coordinated efforts. Sadly, our efforts have been limited. We could probably make more progress with a more concerted effort to save and preserve endangered species. Something that sadly isn’t the policy of the current administration. Never forget, lest we view this issue in too detached a manner, that humankind is an animal species, as well. Which begs the question, with so many species going extinct as the direct result of humanity’s mismanagement of the environment, can our turn be that far off ? David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford School Board, is an instructor in political science at VCU. He can be reached at staffordnews@insidenova.com.

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RICHMOND — Over the past four years, voter registration has grown faster in Virginia localities that tend to vote Democratic than in localities that usually go Republican. That could spell trouble for the GOP heading into November’s elections. Between August 2015 and August 2019, voter registration increased 9% in the state’s Democratic strongholds but only 6% in Republican strongholds, according to an analysis of data from the Virginia Department of Elections. Democratic Party officials say they are pleased about the trend in a year when Virginians are electing state legislators but not a governor or U.S. senator. “We always say slower turnout with Virginia’s off-year election and fully recognize that this is an off-off year election with no statewide race,” said Kathryn Gilley, communications director for the House Democratic Caucus. “That being

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said, the fact that there is so much new voter registration ... Virginians are really aware of the importance of this year.” But Jeff Ryer, press secretary for the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus, said an increase in registered voters in Democratic areas doesn’t necessarily mean Democrats will win at the polls. He said something similar happened in Florida in 2016 and 2018, with news stories and opinion surveys predicting victories for Democrats. “Not only did they (Democrats) not prevail, but they lost both,” Ryer said. “One of the things I really like to point out to people is Republicans do much better at the polls than in the polls.” Gilley said Democrats are still energized from the 2016 presidential election, in which Hillary Clinton carried Virginia but lost in the Electoral College to Donald Trump. “Trump’s election has really highlighted the importance of state legislatures,” Gilley said.

Pro-Trump vs. Pro-Clinton localities Statewide in 2016, 50% of Virginia voters cast their ballots for Clinton and 44% for Trump. (The remaining votes went to the Libertarian and other minor-party candidates.) Trump carried 93 cities and counties in Virginia, mostly in the less populated southern and western parts of the state where population has been flat or declining. Clinton carried 40 localities, largely in Northern Virginia, the Richmond area and Hampton Roads — areas that are more densely populated and generally are growing in population. Last week, the Virginia Department of Elections posted data on how many people were registered to vote in each locality as of August. Capital News Service compared those numbers with the corresponding data for August 2015, when Virginia was preparing for a similar election in which only legislative and local offices were up for grabs. REGISTRATION

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County: Citizen help critical in 2020 Census The next U.S. Census takes place in 2020, and the response of Stafford’s citizens is critical for the success of the Census as well as future planning in Stafford. The Census determines Stafford County’s official population and helps predict its population. These numbers are used to draw school and voting districts and to plan for the infrastructure and personnel needed to serve a growing community. Every home in America will receive an invitation to complete the Census by April 1, 2020. Stafford asks all citizens to respond to this critical tool for helping to plan the community. “The numbers provided by the Census are used in almost every aspect of the the planning and analysis we do for the future of Stafford County,” said Board of Supervisor Chairman Gary Snellings. “We use those numbers to make sure we can meet the current and future demand for schools, water, infrastructure planning, neighborhood planning, public safety and other government services. Plus, businesses make decisions on where to locate based on the numbers of the population. We thank the citizens in advance for their assistance.” Census data is collected every 10 years and is mandated by Article I, Section 2, of the United States Constitution. The US Census Bureau will begin its public campaign in January 2020 and the goal is to count all citizens by April 1. Citizens may respond to the Census in three different ways: online, by phone, or by mail. All responses are confidential. The completed count will be delivered to the President and Congress by December 2020. The census ensures fair representation in the United States Congress by using the population numbers to determine the legislative and voting districts, the release noted. It’s also used to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds and grants, and to plan the location of future neighborhoods, to determine needed infrastructure and to plan for schools, firehouses, numbers of public safety personnel and more.

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During the four-year period, voter registration increased 6.4%, to 2.68 million, in the 93 localities that voted for Trump. But the number of voters jumped 8.6%, to 2.91 million, in the 40 localities that backed Clinton. The difference was even bigger in the communities that went heavily for one candidate or another: • Seventy-six localities cast at least 55% of their votes for Trump. In those cities and counties combined, voter registration went up 5.8% over the past four years. • Thirty localities cast at least 55% of their votes for Clinton. Taken as a whole, those areas have seen an 8.7% jump in registered voters since 2015. For example, voter registration is up 16% in Richmond and 11% in Alexandria — cities that cast at least threefourths of their votes for Clinton. In contrast, voter registration declined slightly in most of the localities that cast at least three-fourths of their votes for Trump. For instance, the number of registered voters is down 5% in Buchanan County and 7% in Dickenson County. Not every locality reflected the trend. Voter registration increased 15% or more in the Republican strongholds of New Kent, Louisa and Goochland counties, and it dropped in Greensville County and the cities of Williamsburg and Franklin, which tend to vote for Democrats. But overall, the number of registered voters went up more in Democratic localities than Republican ones. Will redrawn districts help Democrats? Stephen Farnsworth, director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington, noted that voter registration increased after 11 Virginia House districts were redrawn this year. That happened after the courts found that the districts had been racially gerrymandered. The redrawn districts generally are more favorable to Democrats. “When lines are drawn more favorably for one party or the other, that increases the quality of the candidates who are willing to run, increases the amount of money that donors are willing to spend, and those two things can increase voter

VOTER REGISTRATION INCREASE Stafford County saw some of the sharpest increases in voter registration over the last five years. Locality Radford Loudoun County Manassas Park Stafford County New Kent County

Increase 23.6% 20.8% 18.9% 17.9% 17.8%

interest,” said Farnsworth, a professor of political science and international affairs. “Expect higher turnout in some of those newly drawn districts because they’re more competitive than they used to be.” All seats in the General Assembly are up for election on Nov. 5. Currently, Republicans hold a 21-19 majority in the Virginia Senate and a 51-49 edge in the House of Delegates. Ryer noted that the Senate has had the same districts drawn by the Democrats since 2011. “The Senate is operating under a Democratic gerrymander,” Ryer said. “Yet, despite the fact that the Democrats drew the lines, Republicans have been in the majority since those lines went into effect.” Democrats are hoping to flip both chambers so that they control not only state government’s executive branch, with Ralph Northam’s election as governor in 2017, but also the legislative branch.

“If Democrats can pick up a few seats in either chamber, the legislature will shift. And if they pick up a couple of seats in both chambers, then Democrats will control the governor’s office as well as both chambers of the legislature — and we haven’t seen that in Virginia in 20 years,” Farnsworth said. With control of the General Assembly at stake, Virginia’s legislative elections have attracted national attention. “People really look to Virginia as an indicator for how the rest of the nation will vote, especially since we have become a purple (state) trending blue,” Gilley said. “A lot of campaign operations and different groups almost use Virginia as like a test area for different tactics and strategies … National groups look at Virginia because we’ve got off-year elections, so they’ll implement strategies here to see if they want to use them in the regular-year election.” Gilley said voters also were motivated by how close some elections have been in Virginia. In 2017, the race between Republican incumbent David Yancey and Democratic challenger Shelly Simonds in the 94th House District in Newport News ended in a tie. The election was decided by a lottery: Yancey’s name was pulled from a bowl, allowing Republicans to maintain control of the House. Gilley said that election “really highlighted how important every single vote is.”

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Multiple charges follow domestic assault A man is being held without bond after an alleged assault with a weapon, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. James Davis, 60, is facing multiple charges in the Sept. 12 incident, including domestic assault and battery, abduction, strangulation, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and other assault and firearm charges, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said. The victim flagged down a deputy around 5:22 a.m. in the area of 2650 Jef-

ferson Davis Highway to report that she had just fled after being assaulted by Davis and held against her will at a home on Tolbelt Court, Vicinanzo said. Identified as her boyfriend, Davis allegedly struck

her head with a handgun, causing a laceration and then placed the weapon in her mouth. Afterwards, he allegedly holstered the gun and put both hands around her neck and began choking her, Vicinanzo said. Davis closed the bedroom door and told her she couldn’t leave, the victim told police. She was able to escape around 5 a.m. after he passed out, Vicinanzo said. The woman was treated by rescue personnel and provided support by a domes-

tic violence advocate. “Units subsequently set up a perimeter around the residence,” Vicinanzo said. “They eventually made contact with the male subject over the phone and told him to step outside. On several occasions, he exited the residence, but would quickly retreat back inside.” When Davis stepped out of the home a third time, a police dog was deployed and he was apprehended. Additional charges are pending.

The deputy then spotted Dorsey in line inside the Wawa. After he was confronted, the car was located at the Toyota dealership next door.

BREAK-IN REPORTED AT GARRISONVILLE POPEYE’S Deputies are investigating a break-in at the Popeye’s at 253 Garrisonville Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. A caller reported seeing damage to a side door to the business around 4:12 a.m. on Sept. 16. Deputies found signs of a forced entry and cash stolen from a safe. The incident remains under investigation.

person called around 11:39 p.m. on Sept. 15 and claimed to be the CEO of 7-Eleven. The caller instructed the employee to purchase $500 in gift cards using money from the store. The employee did not comply and contacted investigators, instead. On Sept. 13, a Courthouse Road resident reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be with Dominion Power. The caller threatened to cut off the victim’s power and instructed the resident to pay a bill over the phone using MoneyPak gift cards. The victim purchased the gift card and provided the scammer with the card information. He later learned from Dominion Power that the company had never contacted him. The resident then reported the scam to detectives. The incident remains under investigation.

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CRIME BRIEFS CAR STOLEN FROM WAWA PARKING LOT A Woodbridge man is accused of stealing a car Sept. 12 from the Wawa parking lot at 105 Garrisonville Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Jeremy Dorsey, 30, was ordered released on a $3,000 secured bond on charges of driving under the influence and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said. Around 1:52 a.m., Dorsey allegedly stole the car when the victim went into the store and left the keys in the ignition. The victim reported coming back outside and seeing Dorsey driving away. A deputy reviewed the store surveillance footage and observed the suspect get in the vehicle and drive off.

WOMAN PUNCHED IN ROAD RAGE INCIDENT A woman reported that she was assaulted in a road rage incident on Sept. 16. The victim was in the area of Mine Road and Greenspring Drive around 9:18 p.m. when she was approached by an unknown woman while sitting at a red light with her car window down. The woman hit her in the facial region, the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office said. The suspect fled toward Garrisonville Road and the incident remains under investigation.

PHONE SCAM ATTEMPTS REPORTED TO POLICE Detectives are investigating two recent reports of phone scams, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. An employee at the 7-Eleven located at 2337 Garrisonville Road reported that a

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Civic and church groups help clean Quantico Сemetery A number of groups joined together Oct. 14 to spend the morning scrubbing the tombstones of the veterans and select family members who are buried at Quantico National Cemetery. The project began as a service opportunity for the Garrisonville ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who wished to support Virginia Day to Serve, according to a news release. The cleanup effort at Quantico came at the beginning of the month-long initiative which runs from Sept. 11 to Oct. 10. The vision quickly expanded beyond church members to include other groups, including the Stafford Youth Group for the NAACP, North Stafford High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society and North Stafford’s Interact Club. HH Poole’s National Junior Honor Society also came out to support the effort. Working alongside the other volunteers, the president of the church’s Stafford Stake, Bradley Sant, was pleased with the turnout. “This is what community service is all about, having so many groups coming together in meaningful service regardless of religion or personal beliefs. We need more of this,” he said. Bishop Matt Matteson of the

Garrisonville ward expressed similar sentiments. “We are so appreciative that people from so many different faiths and different organizations came together for one purpose,” Matteson said. Adults and children washed, scrubbed and rinsed the headstones throughout the morning. While the cemetery assigned the group of volunteers to work in the sections of the cemetery where the most attention was needed, a few strayed to visit graves and clean headstones of beloved friends and family members. Carolyn Randall walked by with a bouquet of flowers. “While I’m here, I might as well visit the folks,” she said. Amy Luke and Sheila Fellows both visited their husband’s graves with a few friends involved in the cleanup effort. “One of the hardest things is the idea that people could forget him,” Sheila Fellows said of her husband, Scott Fellows. He served 22 years in the U.S. Army. By the end of the day, nearly 100 volunteers left the cemetery with a sense of accomplishment and with a renewed sense of community and an appreciation for the sacrifices so many have made to serve and protect this country. ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED

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Great Country Farms www.greatcountryfarms.com 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont Va. 540-554-2073 Sept. 30 – Oct. 31: Daily 9 am to 5 pm. Wayside Farm Fun www.waysidefarmfun.com 5273 Harry Byrd Highway, Berryville Va. 540-539-3276 Sept. 21 - Nov. 3: Weekends and Columbus Day 10 am to 6 pm. The Corn Maze in The Plains www.cornmazeintheplains.com 4501 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains Va 540-456-7339 Sept. 28 – 29: 10 am to 6 pm. October:

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Summers Farm www.summersfarm.com 5620 Butterfly Lane, Frederick Md. 301-620-9316 Sept. 21 – Oct. 31: Monday – Thursday 1 pm to 7 pm. Friday 1 pm to 10 pm. Saturday 10 am to 10 pm. Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. Hartland Farm www.hartlandfarmandorchard.com 3205 Hartland Lane, Markham Va 540-532-0436 Through Oct. 27: Weekends only, Saturdays 10 am to 6 pm. Sundays noon to 6 pm. Valley Star Farm www.valleystarfarm.com 1104 Springfield Road, Luray Va. 540-743-1625 or 540-860-8040 Sept. 25 - October 29: Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 6 pm. *Dates and times subject to change, depending on weather, so call in advance. *Many sell last maze tickets about an hour before closing. * Check before bringing pets.

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Mountain View Marine Reserves designated a Naval Honor School Mountain View High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, currently in its second year, has been designated a Naval Honor School for the 2018-19 school year by the Commanding General of Marine Corps Training and Education Command. This award is presented to only the top 20% of all 268 MCJROTC programs around the world, according to a news release. The selection is based on several criteria from the previous school year. Under the leadership of the senior ranking cadet, London V. Rizzi, the Wildcat Battalion of 180 cadets completed nearly 2,000 hours of community service, competed in nine Air Rifle Marksmanship competitions where the team earned 19 individual medals and several top three team finishes, eight Drill Team

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munity. We anticipate an exciting year and look forward to serving alongside the men and women who lead and live in our community.” Rappahannock United Way’s annual campaign is a vital part of the organization’s work. Last year, Rappahannock United Way funded 25 local programs, in addition to their own, that work in the areas of Financial Stability, Healthy Living, and Education. Current Rappahannock United Way programs include Financial Coaching, Free Tax Services (The largest

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You should channel your efforts into getting rid of bad habits. If you go shopping, only take what you can afford to part with. Put in some extra hours and finish those careful jobs before you move on to some fun and games. Try not to get involved in other people’s problems. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Do not let lovers cost you money or take advantage of you. You will be emotional when dealing with coworkers or employers. You’re on the right track and you can make money if you are willing to go out on a limb. Uncertainty regarding your mate may emerge; reevaluate what you see in each other. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) You can make positive changes in your home. Unfortunately, your personal life may suffer from a lack spare time. Good day for romance. You will find that unfinished projects at home will be most satisfying. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You can receive recognition for the work you’ve done. You are best not to say too much to colleagues. Use your creative flair. You will be prone to carelessness that could result in accidents. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Romance will be on your mind, and chances for ideal connections are in the works. You may win favors if you present your ideas and include your family. Travel will result in new romantic attractions. You won’t get the reaction you want from your mate this week. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

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Backyard Birding - 4:30 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Part of Fabulous Friday. For grades K-6.

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Aquia Evening Lions Gala Art Exhibition & Auction - 7 p.m. | $10 Aquia Episcopal Church 2938 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 As you peruse our wide selection, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and coffee or enjoy a drink from the cash bar. Tickets are $10 each or $15 at the door. All art auction proceeds will go to children in need in Stafford County for eye exams and eyeglasses, Head Start programs, college scholarships, major holiday donations of food and gifts, school supplies and many other areas of need. Fredericksburg Pet Show - Sept. 21-22 | $7-$9, Free for ages 12 and under Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Pet owners will find a wide variety of vendors. The event features Twiggy The Water Skiing Squirrel, Stuart the Opossum, canine agility demonstrations, reading therapy dogs, pony rides Dog Days at the Museum - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 The event will include a number of activities based on the vital role dogs and animals play in the Marine Corps and in the community. See working and service dog demonstrations, and meet therapy dog and rescue dog organizations. Rowser Building Anniversary - 3-6 p.m. | Free Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Come celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Rowser Building the home of the Stafford Training School and H.H. Poole High School. Guest speakers from the 1945 and 1961 graduating classes and other entertainment. Time with a Therapy Dog - 3-5 p.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Boulevard

Dog Days returns to the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Saturday.

Fredericksburg VA 22406 An opportunity for teens and adults with disabilities, 7th grade to adult, to benefit from the calming presence of a therapy dog. Books and sensory toys are provided on site; outside comfort items are also welcome. Register at 540-3721144, extension 7446.

Manassas, VA 20109 The 2019-2020 season opens with an evening of entertainment by this New York-based jazz ensemble group known for their brassy horn arrangements, piano tunes and smoky vocals.

4th Annual Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free Downtown Fredericksburg Sophia Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Meet, talk with and buy books from independent children’s book authors, young adult novelists, poets and other fiction and non-fiction writers from around the state and country. There will be author readings, signings, and panel discussions, food trucks and beer.

The Gatlin Brothers - 7 p.m. | $45-$70 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110 The Gatlin Brothers’ storybook careers began in the small town of Abilene, Texas, in 1955, when Larry was 6, Steve was 4, and Rudy was 2. Inspired by gospel music, the brothers would sing for anyone who would listen, and for more than 60 years, they sang their way to the top of the charts.

Local Author: Sharon Kelly - 1-3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Meet the author of “My Blended Family.” The Hot Sardines - 8 p.m. | $29-$48 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle,

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Cut the Cord - 5:30 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Learn about streaming television as a budget-friendly alternative to cable.

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Local Author: Viriginia Johnson - 1-3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Meet local librarian Virginia Johnson, author of “Virginia by Stagecoach” and “Virginia Horse Racing: Triumphs of the Turf.” Halloween Costume Swap - 2-3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Exchange your child’s gently-used costume for one that’s new to you. Drop off your clean, intact, stain-free costume donation and you will receive a swap voucher. Costumes remaining after the swap will be donated. CALENDAR

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Local Author: Riverside Writers - 1-3 p.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg VA 22406 Meet members of Riverside Writers, authors of the anthologies “Rappahannock Review,” “River Tides,” “Riverside Currents” and “Riverside Echoes.” Occoquan Arts And Crafts Show - Oct. 28-29 | Free Downtown Occoquan 314 Mill St. Occoquan, VA Hundreds of vendors with arts and crafts, live entertainment and food.

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Prince William Half Marathon & 5k - 7 a.m. | From $45 Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive Bristow, VA 20136 Sponsored by Novant Health UVA Health System, the event travels through the Manassas National Battlefield.

MON SEP 30

Preserving Your Family Photographs 7 p.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg VA 22406

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Civic Lab: Space Exploration - 6 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 What are the implications of the latest developments in space exploration? Explore resources and join the discussion on what’s new with NASA, SpaceX and beyond.

FRI OCT 4

The Second City - 8 p.m. | From $28 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Greatest Hits (Vol. 59) There is nothing quite like live sketch comedy, especially when it’s performed by the renowned satirists of The Second City. Prepare for laugh-out-loud entertainment that zings with spontaneity and good fun. Breakout - Haunted Trail - Select dates through Oct. 31 | $20 Workhouse Arts Center 518 Workhouse Way Lorton, VA 22079 A fully redesigned trail with spookier scenes and stories, real prison cells and creepy characters. Buy tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com!

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Fall Family Festival - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free Pratt Memorial Park 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Great Pumpkin Derby, crafters, games, hayrides and more. Family Day: Semper Force! - Noon | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 Families are invited to have an out-ofthis-world experience at our Semper Force Family Day! Interact with reenactors from both the Empire and Rebel Alliance! Games and crafts will be available for the young Jedi! Come dressed as your favorite Sith Lord or Rebel and compete in the costume contest!

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Pink Carpet Event - 6 p.m. | $60-$75. Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 The Pink Carpet Event Charity Fashion Show will feature models from the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Richmond areas, bringing exquisite fashion to the Fredericksburg area for the fourth year. Our breast cancer survivors will slay the runway. There will be live entertainment during the show. Donations will go to the Patient Resource Center at the Sentara Northern Virginia Comprehensive Breast Center. Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey - 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. | $10-$15 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Calling all space enthusiasts! Lightwire Theater Company uses glow-in-the dark puppets, electro-luminescent wire, movement, and dance to present a visually stunning theatrical experience that is out of this world. In an imaginative story without words, join Marvin, an outcast mouse who craves acceptance and adventure on a thrilling space odyssey. With his homemade rocket, Marvin blasts off to the moon where he meets a strange cast of misfit creatures, learns of infinite danger, and views awesome beauty.

FRI OCT 11

“Judgement at Nuremberg” - Oct. 1120 | $20 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Prince William Little Theatre production. The play centers around a military tribunal before which four Nazi judges stand accused of crimes against humanity.

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Go for Bo! 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Tot Dash - 7:50 a.m. Ebenezer United Methodist Church 161 Embrey Mill Road, Stafford, VA 22554 This fun, family event supports the lifesaving programs of Helping Children Worldwides Child Rescue Centre and Mercy Hospital in Bo, Sierra Leone, Africa. Technical race shirts for runners, post-race pancake breakfast, special activities for children and treats for pups are included! Visit www.goforbo.org or call 540-628-7179.

Manassas Chorale: Broadway’s Best 7:30 p.m. | $18-$20 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 The full 100-voice Chorale, its smaller Ensemble, and the top choirs from select local high schools perform favorites from a variety of musicals.

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