Fairfax County now has its own winery! Paradise Springs Winery offers tastings in an authentic log cabin dating from the early 1800′s, which was renovated in 1955 by a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright. The winery is located in Clifton, in a scenic location adjacent to Hemlock Regional Park.
Equality Fairfax has arranged for a private tasting — seven wines, a mixture of whites and reds, and we get to keep the glass. Tasting fee is $10 per person. Cheese, crackers, meats and other snack food are available for purchase.
Our winery visit will be Saturday, September 25th at 2pm. We hope you can join us — this will be a fun event. We need to provide the winery with a headcount estimate, so we’d appreciate an RSVP at info@equalityfairfax.org.
It’s time again for a delectable favorite – Sunday brunch! Come join Equality Fairfax and friends at the Blue Iguana for great company and good times.
The Blue Iguana has a brunch buffet that includes carving and omelet stations. Or, if you prefer, there’s also a traditional menu including salads and sandwiches. Browse their menu here. The restaurant is located in the Fair Lakes shopping area.
If you’d like to join us, please send us an RSVP at info@equalityfairfax.org so we can get an approximate head-count.
Join Equality Fairfax on Sunday, May 16 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm at the City of Fairfax Regional Library for a discussion regarding legal issues and challenges faced by same sex couples. Leading the discussion will be attorneys Judy Moats and Margo Owen.
Judy is a licensed attorney in Va and DC with over 25 years of experience. Judy’s practice is focused on Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Agreements, Medical directives and Probate issues for the LGBT community.
Margo is a solo practioner with offices in Fairfax and Alexandria, Virginia. She is a graduate of George Mason University, School of Law in Arlington, Virginia. For the past 12 years she has maintained a general practice with particular emphasis on Litigation, Domestic and Alternative Family Law, and Future Planning.
The “HIV Stops With Me” prevention campaign is looking for HIV-positive women and gay men living in Virginia to participate in their ad campaign. Those chosen will appear on the website, in print ads, and other forms of media. If you’re interested in applying to be a spokesmodel for the campaign, visit http://hivstopswithme.org/apply.
Mark your calendar and save the date. Join us at Equality Fairfax’s 9th Annual Summer Picnic at Nottoway Park in Vienna.
Meet some new friends; touch base with some old ones that you may not have seen in awhile. A great way to spend a summer afternoon. There will be lots of fun for people of all ages — the infamous egg toss and water balloon toss will be back again this year. Dogs are welcome too.
Our spot in the park has plenty of shade from the trees or areas for enjoying the sun too. Good cover in the event of less than perfect weather. Lots of room to eat and mingle.
Bring your meat/veggies to BBQ and a lawn/beach chair if you’d like to lounge (there are picnic tables). We will supply drinks, charcoal, buns, side dishes, paper products and condiments.
This is a very nice community event - you’ll be glad you came by.
We’ll be in the picnic area off the first parking lot to the right after you enter the park.
Join EF for a hike in the woods on Sunday April 18th. It’s a lovely walk along the Occoquan River. We’ll meet at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park near Clifton and then hike down a hillside to the river and then walk along the trail with beautiful views of the river. The hike is about 1 1/2 hours, mainly flat but is hilly at the start and finish. The spring flowers should be out in bloom!
After the hike we can enjoy some cold sodas and snacks in the picnic pavilion (and anything other folks want to bring along).
Dogs and kids are very welcome! (the park requires dogs to be leashed – children can run free). There are lots of spots off the river for dogs for swimming.
We’ll meet at the education center right off the parking lot at 12pm. Look for the EF sign. RSVPs to info@equalityfairfax.org are appreciated so we know to look for you.
Spring has finally arrived! Let’s celebrate the warm days to come with Equality Fairfax’s first happy hour of the year. We’ll be gathering at Brion’s Grille in Fairfax beginning at 6pm. There’s a good spot in front of the bar with plenty of room to mingle.
Brion’s Grille is in University Mall Shopping Center just off Rt 123 and Braddock Road. Please come out and join us!
I submitted an editorial to the Fairfax Times on the recent controversy over Governor McDonnell and Attorney General Cuccinelli’s actions regarding nondiscrimination policies in Virginia. Thanks to the Fairfax Times for printing it! Let’s keep the pressure on our elected officials to get a real nondiscrimination law here in Virginia!
This interview was originally recorded in October 2009 for the House of Delegates District 41 race. Delegate Marsden won that race and now he is running for Senate District 37. This was Senator Cuccinelli’s district but he won election as Attorney General.
Delegate Marsden’s opponent is Stephen Hunt. Mr. Hunt did not return our telephone calls or respond to emails.
Delegate Marsden told us that his views are unchanged from October so we are bringing you that recording. Though it refers to the November election that recently took place, it is still applicable to this special election.
Join Equality Fairfax for an evening of community –a Sunday evening of friends and food. A chance to socialize with old friends, meet new people and enjoy some tasty food.
This will be our 6th Annual Potluck at the Greenbriar, a wonderful community center with a fireplace.
Bring your friends and family and your favorite dish to share with others. We’ll provide sodas and waters. Alcohol is allowed for those who like to bring wine or beer.
The Greenbriar can be easily missed as the entrance is not well marked — if you are going north on Stringfellow Road, the entrance is on the left just past Melville Road — about 100 yards.
Greenbriar Community Center
4615 Stringfellow Road
Chantilly VA
This interview was originally recorded in October 2009 for the House of Delegates District 41 race. Delegate Marsden won that race and now he is running for Senate District 37. This was Senator Cuccinelli’s district but he won election as Attorney General.
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