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Pet ConnectionMeet Area’s Best FriendsKate, Chris and Colin Hunt, 7, of Springfield, withtheir dog Hailey. Six-month-old Hailey was a presentfor Colin’s seventh birthday. “His first word was puppyor doggy,” said Chris, “ He always wanted one so weadopted Hailey one week ago.”Young and Saki Kim, 3, of Springfield, playing in thesnow with their dog Rocky.At the veterinarian, MargaretDominy, of Springfield, and Zoe. “Iadopted her from a co-workers ofmy husband’s and she couldn’t becuter,” said Dominy about her firstcat. Dominy adopted Zoe a monthago and is happy to have a companion.“We’ve never been able to havea dog because we have problemsfencing in the back,” she said, “Butwe wanted a pet so an indoor catworks the best.”“We’ve been cat-sitting for fiveyears,” said Ed Rosa, of Springfield,about his cat Murphy. “He came tomy house because we were going tocat-sit him for a weekend.” Rosagrew up with animals but his wifetook time getting used to Murphy.“At first she would tell me to doeverything, but he’s grown on her,”said Rosa.Julie Hill-Ping (left) and GabriellaPing, of Springfield, with goldensheltiemix Matt and chihuahuaMay. “My friend found Matt whilebiking,” said Hill-Ping, explainingthat Matt is shy due to being abandonedyears ago. “May is moreconfident and content, and a littlechunky.”Supervisor Jeff McKay(D-Lee) and FairfaxCounty Sheriff StaceyKincaid. McKay said:“Vera, our 13 and ahalf-year-old rescuegreyhound, joinedour family throughthe Northern Virginiachapter of GreyhoundPets of America. Verais the best ambassadoryou could havefor rescue dogs—especially greyhounds.She’s smartand affectionate andgreat with kids.Everyone loves her.When Vera wasyounger, she joinedme everywhere at LeeDistrict events—Springfield Days, theSpringfield CommunityBridgeWalk, myoffice and more. Now,she’s a senior citizen,content to loungearound the house anddream of chasingsquirrels. Vera is oursecond rescue greyhound.Our first wasKeota, also a wonderfuldog.”Photo courtesy of Jeff McKayAdopt/Donate/Volunteerwww.lostdogandcatrescue.orgDogs will bark & wag theirappreciation when they tasteour all-natural 100% wholewheat, hand-shaped dog treats!CATERINGFrom 1-20,000GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO6030-G BURKE COMMONS RD, BURKE9000 S. LORTON STATION BLVD703-249- 0044 B 703-372-2339 LGREATHARVESTBURKE.COMFACEBOOK.COM/BURKEGREATHARVEST.COMCome check out ourmade-to-order sandwichesand paninis – simplyamaaaaazing!Call for detailsAdvance OrdersAppreciated8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 ❖ 9
EntertainmentSend notes to the Connection atsouth@connectionnewspapers.com or call703-778-9416. The deadline is the Fridayprior to the next paper’s publication.Dated announcements should be submittedat least two weeks prior to the event.FRIDAY/FEB. 27Garden Talks with MasterGardeners: Winter Beauty inthe Garden. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Historic Green Spring Gardens, 4603Green Spring Road, Alexandria.Learn about garden trees, shrubs andgrasses that add instant beauty andinterest throughout the cold wintermonths. $10. Register online atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 1029001or call 703-642-5173.Fun Flicks. 10:30 a.m. Pohick RegionalLibrary, 6450 Sydenstricker Road,Burke. Watch movies based onchildren’s books. All ages. Registereach child and adult separately. 703-644-7333.Bricks 4 Kidz. 4:30 p.m. Burke CentreLibrary, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Learn, build and play with LEGObricks. Content designed byengineers and architects, withexciting themes such as space,inventions, and amusement parks.Ages 5 to 10. 703-249-1520.United States Army Band“Pershing’s Own” Downrange.8 p.m. Old Town Hall, 3999University Drive, Fairfax. Downrangeembraces TUSAB’s newest mission asa strategic public relations asset forthe U.S. Army, and stands ready toentertain audiences at home andaround the world. The men andwomen of Downrange are not just“present and accounted for,” they areconstantly on the move and on thefrontline — setting the popular-musicentertainment standard for The U.S.The Irish are coming! Wild West Irish Tours is sponsoring a free Irish Music & Danceshow at the Auld Shebeen Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax City on Sunday,March 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. The show will feature dancers Sandra and Laura Ganley, fromCounty Roscommon, Ireland along with singer, Mai Hernon, who hails from CountySligo, Ireland and her group, Celtic Font. For more information call 571-236-9650 orvisit www.wildwestirishtours.com.Army Band and the United StatesArmy.SATURDAY/FEB. 28Collectors Showcase FundraisingEvent. 7:30-10:30 p.m. W-16McGuireWoods Gallery, WorkhouseArts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way,Lorton. Features the best in visualarts from all the Artist at theWorkhouse. Ticket informationavailable at www.workhousearts.org.703-584-2900.Seeds Workshop: Starting fromScratch. 9:30 - 11 a.m. HistoricGreen Spring Gardens, 4603 GreenSpring Road, Alexandria. JudyZatsick, Green Spring’s ownpropagator/horticulturalist, teachesthe ins and outs of starting your ownseed collection. $22. Register onlineat www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 1874201or call 703-642-5173.Wag a Tale. 10:30, 10:45, 11 and11:15 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.Need a little practice reading or justlove dogs? Register to read to one ofour therapy dogs. Ages 5-12. Toregister visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/kn/.Teen Advisory Board (TAB)Meeting. 10:30 a.m. Burke CentreLibrary, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Board members meet biweekly toplan and implement projects andprograms that will enhance libraryservices for teens. Ages 13 to 18.703-249-1520.Reading Buddies. 11:30 a.m. BurkeCentre Library, 5935 Freds OakRoad, Burke. Pick a few of yourfavorite books and share them withyour reading buddy. You read tothem or they can read to you.Reading buddies are adult and teenvolunteers. Ages 4 to 8. 703-249-1520.Fractured Fairy Tales: WritingWorkshop. 1:30 p.m. 5935 FredsOak Road, Burke. Join Young Adultauthor Kristin Bailey as she makesmistakes so you don’t have to. Learnhow to edit your writing and avoidcommon pitfalls by reading messedup fairy tales. Then as a group, wewill make them right. This workshopwill focus on the common writingissues of passive voice, blocking, anddialog open to both teen and adultwriters. 703-249-1520.Polar Bear Reading Club Wrap UpSee Calendar, Page 11For a free digitalsubscriptionto one or allof the 15ConnectionNewspapers,go towww.connectionnewspapers.com/subscribeBe the first toknow – get yourpaper before ithits the press.Complete digitalreplica of theprint edition,including photosand ads, deliveredweeklyto your e-mailbox.Questions?E-mail:goinggreen@connectionnewspapers.com10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
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