Equality Fairfax

Join 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!

Spend a leisurely Sunday morning eating and socializing with other EF folks over brunch at First Watch Cafe.  A great way to start your Sunday!

First Watch is located in Fair City Mall, in the center section across the parking lot from Ross.  Check out their menu to to see more of their delicious offerings – their blueberry pancakes are  pictured to the right.

Let us know that you are coming so we can reserve the right amount of space by RSVPing to info@equalityfairfax.org

Join EF for a hike in the woods. 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.  A great way to walk off your Thanksgiving feast.

After the hike we can enjoy some cold sodas and snacks in the picnic pavilion (and anything other folks want to bring along).

Dogs are very welcome! (the park requires dogs to be leashed). 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 appreciated so we know to look for you.

Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
Clifton, VA

On Tuesday, June 9th, the Democratic party’s primary will be held to decide the Democratic candidate for governor and lieutenant governor.

In addition, two Fairfax County districts have races to decide the Democratic candidate for delegate – the 35th and 38th districts.  The 35th district covers Vienna and part of Fairfax, while the 38th district covers parts of Falls Church, Annandale and Linconia.

Equality Fairfax sent a questionnaire to the candidates in these districts to ask them about their support of important GLBT issues. We’ve prepared a compilation of their opinions and comments to help you decide who best would represent you in your district – you can find it below.  Please make sure you vote!

Republican primaries were also called but no contests have resulted. Republicans will nominate their candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general at a party convention.

Questionaires

• 2009-democratic-primary-38th-responses
• 2009-democratic-primary-35th-responses2

Another year, another picnic.  Spend an afternoon with Equality Fairfax at our 7th Annual Summer Picnic at Nottoway Park in Vienna.

Got kids? bring em! Got a dog? Bring em! Got a partner/husband/wife/friend bring them too – everyone is welcome. Meet some new friends; touch base with some old ones that you may not have seen in a year.

When was the last time you played picnic games?  Watch the kids (or adults) try to run in the three legged race,  see who gets the wettest during the water balloon toss.

EF provides the buns, ketchup, chips, cookies,  potato salad and sodas/waters.  You bring your burger, chicken or veggie pattie.  And if you have a killer cole slaw, please feel free to bring along too.

The picnic area is very well shaded, so even if it really hot,  there’s a cool spot.  Park rules prohibit alcohol.

We’re in the covered pavilion,  just off the first right from the entrance road.  Look for the balloons!

Hope to see you at the picnic this summer!

9601 Courthouse Rd
Vienna, VA 22181-5411

Nottoway Park
Vienna, VA

Please come meet Equality Virginia’s new CEO, Jon Blair and hear how you can support EV’s non-discrimination campaign. Learn more about EV’s plans and priorities for 2009.

Enjoy a late afternoon gathering among friends old and new, partaking in a few hors d’oeuvres and your favorite beverages. 

Event Location:
Home of Sarah Gustafson
502 Kibler Circle
Vienna, VA 22180

Come See the Show!
Equality Prince William, Equality Fairfax and the Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance have banded together to buy a block of 20 tickets to go see RENT! Crazy fun, right?!

Here are the details:

RENT
The Warner Theatre
Saturday, May 30, 2009
513 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
8:00pm showtime

Our block of tickets is going to sell out very quickly. If you’re interested in reserving one or more tickets, email Renae Lupini at renae.lupini@gmail.com and she’ll coordinate with you.

AGLA, EPW and EF will likely be planning either/both a meetup beforehand or afterwards for conversation and discussion. We’ll email the participants about these plans directly!

Join Equality Fairfax for an evening of community. Bring your friends and family and your favorite dish to share with others.

This will be our 6th Annual Potluck at the Greenbriar, a wonderful community center with a fireplace.

Alcohol is allowed, so bring along your favorite beverage as well.

Greenbriar Community Center
4615 Stringfellow Road
Chantilly VA