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From left: Josh Moore (as Sherlock Holmes) and Hayden Cutler (as Watson) star in Westfield High’s upcoming play, “Baskerville.”
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HomeLifeStyle
By Marilyn Campbell
Though Halloween is still threeweeks away, the holidays are notfar behind the ghosts and gob-lins. Thanksgiving ushers in the
start of a season of festive entertaining forfamily and friends. As the kitchen is often agathering place and command central forcelebratory gatherings, this is the time togive your eating space a pre-holiday spruce-up. Local design aficionados say there is stilltime to make upgrades to make a kitchenwelcoming for guests and functional for thechef.
A refrigerator that is functional, spaciousand stylish is at the top of the must-do listof Reston-based interior designer RachelGrandin’s holiday kitchen spruce-up list.“With all of the delicious food that we makeduring the holidays, it’s critical that we havea space to store it safely,” she said. “If yourrefrigerator doesn’t seem reliable, this is theperfect time to replace it. A stainless steelFrench double-door refrigerator can hold alarge turkey and all of the sides, but moreimportantly it’s eye-catching and chic andwill probably be one of the first things guestsnotice when they enter your kitchen. It’s aquick way to give your kitchen and updatedlook.”
Lighting is a critical element in any
kitchen, advises Potomac-based AnneWalker, “Changing a light fixture might bethe easiest and quickest way to make a bigdesign statement before the holidays,” shesaid. “In a Potomac kitchen I designed, seaglass beaded pendant lights, which refer-ence not only the shimmering aqua glassbacksplash tiles, but also the custom WillemSmith bar stools with aqua leather seats.”
NEW FLOORING can take the design of akitchen to the next level, says Alexandria-based interior designer Courtney Grace,“Right now, I see hardwood and ceramic tileflooring as being on trend,” she said. “I justfinished a kitchen for a client and we in-stalled ceramic tile that was actually madeto look like wood. So she was able to getthe look she wanted, but with a materialthat was more durable. New flooring canreally transform a space without the ex-pense and the time of total kitchen remodel.Choose something durable, for the holidaysand beyond.”
If you’re on a budget, consider a newkitchen rug, advises Grace. “Rugs can addcolor and warmth to a kitchen, and an in-door-outdoor rug can stand up to high-traf-fic and things like spills.”
Cabinets are usually the biggest part ofany kitchen design and renovation project,advises Walker “If your cabinets are struc-
turally sound, you can save a lot of money,but make a huge impact by having the cabi-nets professionally painted.”
Gray is still the most popular color forkitchen cabinets, followed closely by white,suggests Walker. “I recently renovated asmall, charming home for resale, and didjust this: had the kitchen cabinets painted asoft shade of gray,” she said. “What a differ-ence. You will want to have a professionalpaint the cabinets for you. This is not thetime for DIY. With all of the heat, grease,and daily use, paint can easily chip if notapplied professionally.”
Walker also recommends new cabinethardware. “Soft brass and bronze has madea resurgence in popularity lately, so if theother elements of your kitchen, [such as]paint color and light fixtures would sup-port it, warm brass hardware would addan elegant, updated look to your kitchen,”she said.
A new coat of paint is a simple changethat can make a big impact, advises Walker.“Walls and trim get so much wear and tearin a kitchen” she said. “It’s the room we usemost, and it takes a beating. Make sure touse a medium sheen so it will be wipeable.I most often use Farrow & Ball’s ModernEmulsion in kitchens. Their colors are sub-lime and the paint holds up well in hightraffic areas.”
Photo courtesy of Anne Walker
New lighting is a quick and easyway to update a kitchen, advisesinterior designer Anne Walker.
Minor changes deliver big impactin time for holiday gatherings.Holiday-Ready Kitchen
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Centreville Wildcats on Parade Centreville High’s HomecomingParade was Friday, Oct. 5 in LittleRocky Run.
The Color Guard marches along.
Junior Court Prince and Princess: Kyle Foster and AishaGoni.
Centreville High is celebrating its 30th anniversary thisyear.
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Centreville High’s Marching Band leads the way.
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By Bonnie Hobbs
Just in time for Halloween, WestfieldHigh presents a hilarious take on theclassic novel, “Hound of the
Baskervilles.” Audiences will be swept up inthe adventures of legendary crime-fightersSherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson inthe play, “Baskerville.”
Show times are Friday-Saturday, Oct. 19-20,at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. Tick-ets are $10 via www.westfieldtheatre.com and$12 at the door. It’s a newer play by KenLudwig, and Westfield is the first school inFairfax County Public Schools to perform it.
“It’s scary/spooky, but is basically a comedy,”said Director Rachel Harrington. “This showwill keep audiences on the edge of their seatsbecause of the mystery — and rolling in theaisles because it’s really funny.”
Holmes and Watson are investigating a mys-tery about an heir to a mansion owned by theBaskerville family. It sits on a moor and hasbeen cursed by their supernatural hound, anEnglish Mastiff. People have been suspiciouslydying on the property, and many believe it’sthe dog’s fault.
It takes place in 1899 London andDevonshire, England. The characters will wearVictorian clothing; women will be in pasteldresses, and men will wear suits with top hatsand tails. Although there’s a cast of just 10,the actors collectively portray 36 differentcharacters, with a variety of appearances andaccents. So they really have to put their act-ing chops to work to pull it off, and Harringtonsays they’re doing wonderfully.
“They’ve worked on their comedic timingand physicality to play their characters,” saidHarrington. “And they’ve had to learn a lot oflines and how to quickly transition from onecharacter — and costume — to another. Theylayer their clothes, and some of the costumechanges even take place in front of the audi-ence.”
“We have a very talented cast of diverse ac-tors, and I’ve been impressed with how they’vetaken on so many, different roles and madethem their own,” she continued. “They’ve re-ally stretched themselves to bring this play tolife.”
Portraying Sherlock Holmes is senior JoshMoore. “Holmes has a heart of gold, but is verycondescending to people,” said Moore. “He’sa grumpy, sarcastic Englishman. He spends lotsof time teaching Watson, trying to make himas good a detective as he is, and he takes pridein that. Holmes is a famous detective, and Scot-
land Yard and regular law enforcement don’tlike him because he solves all the cases beforethey do.”
Moore said this is probably his favorite roleso far. “It’s easy to make him funny becausehe’s always annoyed with everybody else inthe room, except Watson,” said Moore. “He alsohas to be the smartest person in the room; andif he’s not, it really gets to him in his core.”
“Hayden Cutler, who plays Watson, is fun tobe with onstage,” continued Moore. “He and Ihave good chemistry and wanted to act oppo-site each other for a long time, so it’s cool thatwe get to now. And it’s great to be the leadand leave my mark on this department.”
Moore said the audience will especially lovethis show’s “comedy, how easy it is for the castmembers to work together and how natural itis for them to be funny. There’s also a lot ofaction in the play, including people ‘shooting’
‘A Thrilling, Yet Hilarious, Mystery’Westfield Highpresents “Baskerville.”
If you plan to vote in Virginia, you shouldhop online now to check that you arestill registered to vote at your currentaddress. Nevermind that the last time
you went to the polls, you were able to vote.You should check again. Monday, Oct. 15 isthe deadline. Go to elections.virginia.gov orcall your local Elections Office. The FairfaxCounty Elections office at 703-222-0776.
If for any reason you didn’t vote on the lastElection Day or the one beforethat, and you might havemissed a possible postcard ask-ing you to confirm your resi-
dence, it’s important to check that you are reg-istered to vote. A Supreme Court decision spe-cifically allows states to move forward withpurging voters under some relatively commoncircumstances. Whenever names are purgedfrom a list, the likelihood of mistakes ispresent. Voting is so important, no matter whatyour inclinations, this year. Check your regis-tration now.
To determine whether eligible and registeredto vote in this election, visit the Virginia De-partment 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. Or ...
❖ Request absentee ballot by mail by: 5 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 30. Or ...
❖ Vote early, in-person absentee, by appear-ing in person by 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3
Really, if you qualify for any of about 20 rea-sons to vote absentee, there is no reason towait until Election Day Nov. 6 to vote.
Early voting is already well underway.One of the 20 reasons is if you might be
working and commuting to and from home for11 or more hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.on Election Day. Check the Virginia Depart-ment of Elections list to see if you are eligible:www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/
absentee-voting/index.htmllThere are two ways to vote absentee, in-per-
son and by mail. To do either, you should firstcheck your voter registration status to makesure it is up-to-date. If you vote absentee in-person you will fill out the application whenyou arrive at the in-person absentee location.
Early Voting Locations, Dates andHours
Through Saturday, Nov. 3 at the governmentcenter, and Oct. 13-Nov. 3 at the satellite loca-tions.
Fairfax County Government Center, 12000Government Center Parkway, ConferenceRoom 2/3, Fairfax, VA, 22035
Until Oct. 12:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Oct. 15-Nov. 3, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7
p.m.Saturdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Roundups
Centreville High’sCasino Night
In celebration of Centreville High’s 30th
birthday this year, the school’s AthleticBoosters are hosting a Casino Nigh, thisSaturday, Oct. 13, from 7:30-10:30 p.m.,at Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 YatesFord Road in Clifton. Food will be providedby Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant. Attendeesmust be at least 21. Visitcvhscasinonight2018.eventbrite.com.
Free CarseatInspections
Certified technicians from the Sully Dis-trict Police Station will perform free, childsafety carseat inspections Tuesday, Oct. 16,from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appoint-ment is necessary. Residents should installchild safety seats themselves so techniciansmay inspect and adjust them, as needed.
The first 35 vehicles arriving on each datewill be inspected so inspectors have enoughtime to instruct the caregiver on the cor-rect use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times.
Meeting aboutLuck Stone’s Plan
The Sully District Land-Use and Transpor-
The following incidents were reported by the SullyPolice District Station.
SHOOTING: 14000 block of Maidstone Court,Oct. 4, at 4:21 p.m. Officers responded to the areafor a report of two people who had been shot. Apreliminary investigation revealed several teenswho knew each other had a confrontation. Duringthe confrontation, someone pulled out a gun andfired several rounds. Everyone involved ran away.Responding officers found two victims who hadbeen shot and provided aid until rescue arrived.Officers found several parties believed to be in-volved and detained them for questioning. Thevictims were taken to the hospital with injuries thatwere not life threatening. We do not believe thereto be a threat to public safety. Charges pending fur-ther investigation.
BURGLARY: 4200 block of Brookfield Corpo-rate Drive, Oct. 3, at 12:52 a.m. Police respondedfor an alarm at a business and found the front doorhad been shattered. Surveillance video showed aman throwing a rock at the glass to break it. Onceinside the business, he attempted to locate cash,but the register was empty. He left on foot.
BURGLARY: 14000 block of Sullyfield Circle,Oct. 3, at 12:56 a.m. Related to the first burglaryabove, the same man used a rock to break the frontglass door of another business. He made entry andrifled through a drawer, but did not take anything.He left on foot.
LARCENY / VEHICLE TAMPERING: 5900block of Grisby House Court, Oct. 1, between 3a.m. and 5:10 a.m. The homeowner witnessed a16-year-old-girl breaking into his truck. He con-fronted her and they waited until the policearrived. The teen was also responsible for severalother vehicle tampering in the area. She wascharged with multiple petit larcenies and vehicletampering.
ROBBERY: 5300 block of Sully Station Drive,Sept. 29, 12:19 p.m. A 17-year-old was standing byhis car when a man approached him from behindand put a knife to his back and demanded his wal-let. The suspect took the victim’s wallet and ran off.He’s described as 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, wearinga dark blue hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans.
tation Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct.17, at 7 p.m., at the Virginia Run Recre-ation Center, 15355 Wetherburn Court inCentreville. The main topic is Luck StoneCorp.’s application for a special-permitamendment for its Centreville quarry.
10th DistrictForum Cancelled
The League of Women Voters of theFairfax Area has had to cancel the 10thCongressional District Candidates Forumthat was to be held on Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m.While state Sen. Jennifer Wexton has ac-cepted, U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock did notrespond to the League’s invitation. There-fore, in accordance with the non partisanpolicy of The League of Women Voters,wherein it neither supports nor opposes anycandidates for office or any political par-ties, the League unable to host an event withonly one candidate in attendance. The co-host for the 10th District CongressionalCandidates Forum, the Sully District Coun-cil of Citizens Associations, concurs; it hasthe same policy.
Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed to help with the
annual Boy Scout “Scouting for Food” Driveto benefit Western Fairfax Christian Minis-tries’ Food Pantry on Saturday, Nov. 10, 10a.m.-5:30 p.m., at the parking garage at14280 Park Meadow Drive in Chantilly. Stu-
dents, families and other groups are wel-come to lend a hand. Strong arms/backsare helpful to lift crates of food and to alsobe a truck-driver helper. [email protected].
Meals on WheelsDrivers Sought
Meals on Wheels Drivers pick up mealsand deliver them to individuals on a spe-cific route. Routes take a maximum of twohours to deliver all meals. Deliveries aremade midday Monday, Wednesday, and Fri-days. Deliveries can be made by an indi-vidual or as part of a volunteer group. [email protected].
Volunteers NeededWestern Fairfax Christian Ministries at
4511 Daly Dr. Suite J, Chantilly seeks indi-viduals to volunteer for the following (Ap-plication and interview required):
❖ Volunteer(s) to answer phones andschedule appointments, Tuesday and Thurs-day, 2-4:30 p.m. Requirements: good phoneskills, personable, able to conduct pantrytours.
❖ Volunteer(s) for Client Services Intake,Monday and Friday, 9:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.Requirements: Spanish speaker preferred,ability to work with clients, able to conductpantry tours.
See wfcmva.org/how-you-can-help/vol-unteer-program/
Crime Report
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Sports
On to State PlayoffsWestfield High School has two golfersadvancing to the VHSL State play-offs inRichmond (boys) and Springfield (girls)Virginia State competition. Senior,Tanner Koons, first team all district,first team all region and Junior,Danielle Suh, first team all region willrepresent Westfield High School at theirrespective Virginia state champion-ships. Pictured are, from left, HeadCoach William Welch, Tanner Koons,Danielle Suh, Assistant Coach Billy Clay.Missing is Assistant Coach Bob Hersey.
A Madisonoffensivelineman turnsinto a defen-sive afterSaadiq Hinton#3 interceptsthe MadisonQB.
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Westfield Defeats Madison, 17-15
TaylorMorin #2 runswith theball afterone ofhis sixrecep-tions.
The Westfield Bulldogs and MadisonWarhawks played each team’s first confer-ence game of the 2018 season on Friday,
Oct. 5 in Vienna. Madison came in losing only onceto Stone Bridge in the fourth week of the season whiledefeating South County, Washington- Lee, WestPotomac, Fairfax and Marshall. Westfield came intothe game with an unblemished record, and lookingfor its 30th consecutive victory, defeating LakeBraddock, South County Stonewall Jackson, WestSpringfield and Patriot.
The first quarter would end without either teamable to put any points on the board.
In the second quarter the two teams put up a com-bined 21 points, with Westfield striking first with 9:37when Bizzet Woodley pulled in a Noah Kim pass fora 5 yard touchdown, his seventh touchdown of theyear. Later Madison would answer with 5:23 to playin the half, when chase Browning ran in from 31yards out. Twenty-seven seconds later after a Madi-son turnover, Westfield would score on a 6-yardtouchdown run by Isaiah Daniel, his fifth rushingtouchdown of the year, giving Westfield a 14-7 ad-vantage.
In the third quarter Riley Nugent would boot in a33-yard field goal with 6:38 to play, Westfield lead-ing 17-7.
In the fourth quarter Madison pulled within twopoints when John Finney scored a TD with 8:24 toplay in the game. The Warhawks elected to go for a2-point conversion and were successful bringing the
Warhawks to within two points, 17-15. In the clos-ing minutes the Warhawks would drive down thefield, with a chance to win the game on any score,but Westfield would secure the game on fourth downwhen Max Ohiakpo sacked Madison QB Ry Yates.Ohiakpo said after the game, “Westfield coaches al-ways say make big time plays in big time games.”Ohiakpo also caused a fumble that teammate TaylorMorin would recover in the red zone.
Westfield with the win improves to (6-0) (1-0),while Madison falls to (5-2) (0-1). Westfield will playat home its homecoming game on Friday withOakton. Madison will play at Chantilly (2-4).
Westfield was led by Isaiah Daniel who carried theball for 81 yards on 17 carries and a TD. EugeneAsante carried the ball eight times for 27 yards. Tay-lor Morin caught six passes for 52 yards, BizzetWoodley caught two passes for 22 yards and a TD.
— Will Palenscar
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‘Baskerville’at things. And people will love Hayden be-cause he’s funny, charming, smart andworks well with everyone onstage.”
Cutler, a junior, describes Dr. Watson as ageneral surgeon who partners with Holmesto solve crimes. “He’s a little eccentric, buthas a strong, moral compass and is gentle-manly and kind,” said Cutler. “He enjoysworking with Holmes and is fascinated withhim. He views Holmes almost like a scien-tific curiosity because he’s so different fromanyone he’s ever met.”
Cutler likes playing Watson as stoic andserious. But, he said, “When under pressureor excited, Watson starts to act like Holmesdoes — very much in his own head. And itmakes him happy, as well, to solve a caselike a puzzle. Then he shows how excitedhe is — which is out of character for him.”
He said this play is “different from any-thing Westfield’s ever done, going fromfunny to ridiculous to serious. It just says,‘Screw the genres — let’s do it all.’”
Junior Keeley Rogers plays four roles —a bearded man, a carriage driver, a nurseand Miss Stapleton. “It’s exciting being ableto portray the diversity of each character,”she said. “Toughest are the differences be-tween them all and changing from one char-acter to another throughout the show.” Herbiggest part is Beryl Stapleton.
“She’s married, but her husband tellspeople they’re siblings and has a nefariousreason for doing that,” said Rogers. “But sheends up falling in love with Sir HenryBaskerville. She’s strong-willed, intelligentand strikingly beautiful, but that doesn’taffect how she acts. She’s a good person atheart and feels trapped, but she wants todo all she can to help solve the mystery.”
Enjoying this role, Rogers said, “I’vemainly played villains, and she’s totally dif-ferent. Stapleton has no real stereotype, soI have to dive deeper into her character toreally get to what she’s all about.” As forthe play, she said, “It’s a thrilling, yet hilari-ous, mystery that will keep the audiencewanting to know more.”
Portraying Sir Henry Baskerville is juniorJohn Henry Stamper. “His family is one ofthe wealthiest in England, but he’s fromTexas, so he’s hilariously out of place,” saidStamper. “He’s the heir to the Baskervillewealth and is set to inherit it from hisuncle.”
Describing Sir Henry as “gung ho andenthusiastic — both literally and metaphori-cally,” Stamper said he’s also personable andmakes friends with Watson. “Hayden, whoplays him, is one of my best friends in reallife, so it’s fun working with him onstage,”said Stamper. “He’s unintentionally funnyin the things he says.”
Stamper said it’s “a blast” playing SirHenry. “Being the comic in a show is newfor me, and I’m having a good time withthis role,” he said. Overall, he said, “Audi-ences will like how we break the fourth walland talk directly to them. They’ll also enjoyall the accents — British, German, Swed-ish, Spanish and Texan — and diverse castof characters. And there’s great storytelling;the play is interesting and enjoyable, light-hearted and funny.”
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Fall Festival & Fields of FearThe Fall Festival features favorite attractions including hayrides, giant slides, rope
swings, the Cornundrum Cornfield adventure, the Imaginature Trail, Foamhenge,the Tractor Museum, and all sorts of farm animals and their babies. Open daily,Sept. 22-Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (5 p.m. in November). When night falls on the farm,it’s time for Fields of Fear. The Cornightmare got a total overhaul, with new scenesand scares. Cornightmare joins two other haunted attractions, Darkside Hayride(featuring The Lost Circus) and The Forest: Back 40. The Firegrounds feature sev-eral bonfires, a six-lane slide, music, karaoke, entertainment, tasty treats,Foamhenge, and more. Last admission one hour before closing. Admission varies$6-$20. Visit www.coxfarms.com or www.fieldsoffear.com for more.
Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.
SATURDAY/OCT. 13LOOK. LISTEN. LEARN. 10 a.m.-4
p.m. at all Fairfax County FireStations. In celebration of FirePrevention Week, all Fairfax CountyFire and Rescue Stations will behosting an Open House. Stop by alocal station that day to meetfirefighters, see the fire trucks, join inthe activities and learn about firesafety. Find a local Fairfax CountyFire & Rescue Department FireStation at bit.ly/2ReXaHk.
The Astonify Show. 8-9 p.m. at TheSecret Parlor Theatre, 14560 LeeRoad, Chantilly. The Astonify Show –Magic & Ghosts, is a 19th CenturyStyle Magic Show with a short fulllight Seance. Presented by illusionistDean Carnegie. Tickets required,$35-$55. 16 and older, not suitablefor small children. Theater is nothandicap accessible. Call 703-404-8902 or visit astonify.com.
SUNDAY/OCT. 14Mind the Memory Golf Classic &
Bazaar. 8:30 a.m. at Virginia GolfCenter, 5801 Clifton Road, Clifton.The inaugural event will feature afamily-friendly 9-hole, par 3, golftournament and bazaar. All proceedsfrom the event support InsightMemory Care Center and JohnsHopkins University School ofMedicine – Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearch Center. Golfers of all agesand skill-sets welcome. Registrationis $65 per person and includesparticipation in a 9-hole scramble,continental breakfast, lunch,tournament shirts, soft drinks and
awards. Register atwww.facebook.com/mindthememory.
T-TRAK Scale Model Train Show.1-4 p.m. at the Fairfax StationRailroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station. TheNorthern Virginia T-TRAK memberswill hold a N gauge Model TrainDisplay at the Fairfax StationRailroad Museum. Ages 16 and older,$4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visitwww.fairfax-station.org,www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call703-425-9225.
SATURDAY/OCT. 20International Festival. 10 a.m.-4
p.m. at St Timothy Catholic Church,13807 Poplar Tree Road, Chantilly.6th Annual International Festival – afaith, family fun event with liveentertainment, food from around theworld, games and more. Tickets soldat the door. All are welcome. Call703-266-8972 or visitwww.sttimothyfestival.org.
Centreville Day. 10 a.m. in HistoricCentreville Park on Mount GileadRoad. The Friends of HistoricCentreville invite all members of thecommunity to Centreville Day.Discover Mount Gilead, Old StoneChurch, and St. John’s Church and allthe fun living history activities forchildren and adults, including a rideon the History Train. Children canwear their costumes to trick or treatin the Marketplace while adults shop.Meet first responders, see actualequipment, and get lots of safety tips.Sample diverse flavors at the FoodCourt. Free parking and shuttle busesavailable at Trinity Centre. Freeadmission. Visitwww.CentrevilleDay.org.
The Astonify Show. 8-9 p.m. at The
Secret Parlor Theatre, 14560 LeeRoad, Chantilly. The Astonify Show –Magic & Ghosts, is a 19th CenturyStyle Magic Show with a short fulllight Seance. Presented by illusionistDean Carnegie. Tickets required,$35-$55. 16 and older, not suitablefor small children. Theater is nothandicap accessible. Call 703-404-8902 or visit astonify.com.
SUNDAY/OCT. 21NTRAK Scale Model Train Show. 1-
4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station RailroadMuseum, 11200 Fairfax StationRoad, Fairfax Station. The NorthernVirginia NTRAK members will hold aN gauge Model Train Display at theFairfax Station Railroad Museum.Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4
and under, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call 703-425-9225.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 26-28Used Book Sale. Friday, 10 a.m.-6
p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; andSunday, 1-4 p.m. at ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad, Chantilly. Gently used books,DVDs, CDs and audio books forchildren and adults. Sponsored byFriends of the Chantilly RegionalLibrary to benefit programs andrenovation projects at the library.Free admission. Call 703-502-3883 orvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events.
SATURDAY/OCT. 27Holiday Craft Bazaar. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church,14640 Soucy Place, Centreville. Tobenefit Bethany House of NorthernVirginia Shelter. Indoor event withover 65 crafters with glassworks,wood carved toys, baby items, copperdesigns, gift ideas, furniture wreaths,holiday decor, ornaments and more.Lunch catered by The Village Cafe.Admission is free. Visitwww.saintandrewLC.org.
Sully’s All Hallows Eve. 4-7 p.m. atSully Historic Site, 3650 HistoricSully Way, Chantilly. Travel throughtime this Halloween season at Sully’sHistoric All Hallows Eve. Fromlantern-guided tours and traditionalfolk stories to trick-or-treating forold-fashioned candy, celebrate 300years of festive traditions. Admissionis $9 per person. Advanceregistration is recommended and canbe made online atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully.Call 703-437-1794.