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Winery Visit

August 21st, 2010 Sarah Gustafson No comments
September 25, 2010
2:00 pmto3:30 pm

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.

Address: 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton, VA 20124

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Discuss on legal issues for same sex couples

May 16, 2010
3:00 pmto5:00 pm
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.

Please RSVP to info@equalityfairfax.org so we can get a general head count.

Date:      Sunday, May 16, 2010

Time:      3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514

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Summer Picnic

March 23rd, 2010 Sarah Gustafson No comments
July 18, 2010
12:00 pmto4:00 pm

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.

Nottoway Park
Vienna, VA

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An Afternoon Hike in the Woods

March 23rd, 2010 Sarah Gustafson No comments
April 18, 2010 12:00 pmtoApril 19, 2010 2:00 pm

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.

Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
Clifton, VA

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Happy Hour

March 23rd, 2010 Sarah Gustafson No comments
March 31, 2010
6:00 pmto8:30 pm

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!

10621 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22032-2200

http://www.brionsgrille.com/

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Winter Potluck at the Greenbriar

December 28th, 2009 Sarah Gustafson No comments
January 31, 2010
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

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

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Happy Hour at Brion’s Grill

October 27th, 2009 Sarah Gustafson No comments
October 29, 2009
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

happy hourJoin us for another great Equality Fairfax event Thursday October 29th.

We’re meeting Brion’s Grill in Fairfax, close to George Mason University at 6pm.

It’ll be a great time for people to mix, mingle, and catch up. At a recent HH at Costal Flats in Fairfax, about 25 folks came out — we are looking forward to another good turnout.

Bring your friends, neighbors, and of course yourself and join us at the bar for a relaxing time! Look for peole wearing the EF stickers. Look forward to seeing you all there!

Brion’s Grille
10621 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
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2009 House of Delegates Candidate Interviews: 53rd District, Delegate Jim Scott

October 21st, 2009 Sarah Gustafson No comments

Delegate Jim ScottThis is an interview with the incumbent candidate for the 53rd district, Delegate Jim Scott. His opponent is Christopher Merola.

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2009 House of Delegates Candidate Interviews: 35th District, Mark Keam

October 20th, 2009 Sarah Gustafson No comments

Mark KeamThis is an interview with district 53 candidate Mark Keam. This is an open seat vacated by Delegate Steve Shannon. Mr Keam’s opponent, James Hyland, declined our request for an interview.

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2009 House of Delegates Candidate Interviews: 37th District, David Bulova

October 19th, 2009 Sarah Gustafson No comments

Delegate David BulovaThis is an interview with the incumbent 37th district candidate, David Bulova. Mr. Bulova does not have a major party opponent.

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