“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” —Audrey Hepburn Let’s try to let go of our need to know everything immediately, trusting that when our efforts are for the good of all, positive things happen. Today’s seeds bear tomorrow’s fruit! Happy summer—look for the next issue of Discover Fauquier by July 25. To show our appreciation for their “Heroic Acts,” we donate a portion of our proceeds to Military, Veteran & First Responder Medical and Mental Health Organizations. Kathy Harper, Publisher EAT DRINK PLAY The perfect destination for: Family / Friend Get-Togethers & of course Date Night Celebrations: Birthday / Holiday / Retirement / Graduation / Bachelorette / Bachelorette & Wedding Party Activities Business / Networking Luncheons or Happy Hours Team-Building / Staff & Customer Appreciation Events And any other celebration or event you can dream-up Follow us Coming events Book Axe Throwing Eat-in or Order online for Pickup • Thursday Night Trivia (7-9pm) • Saturday Date Night • Sunday Family Fun Day - Kids 50% Off Throwing Look for the next issue of Discover Fauquier to arrive on July 25, 2025 In This Issue 6 Heroic Axe Hits the Mark in Warrenton! 8 CRES Inc: More than a Quarter-Century of Commercial Real Estate Expertise 9 The Hive Adds a New Buzz with Stylist Cindy Fitts 10 Senior Helpers of Warrenton: Celebrating One Year of Service 12 Midas of Warrenton Welcomes FHS Graduate to its Team 14 Warrenton Ballet Center: Raising the Barre 18 Sound of Victory Concert: A Musical Tribute to WWII Heros 19 Solicitor Permits and Community Guidelines ~by Captain Kristi Kiernan 20 School’s Out for Summer! ~by Renee Norden 22 Plantings for the Piedmont: Plant It Forward 24 Fifth Annual Fauquier County Juneteenth Celebration: Fun and Joy for All! 24 Community Bulletin Board 25 Fauquier County Fire Rescue Seeks Volunteers Amid Growing Need 26 Recognizing the Roots of Social Isolation 28 2025 Valor Awards: Honoring Hometown Heroes 30 Welcome to the Village ~by Aimee O’ Grady 30 A Congratulatory Message to Our Graduating Seniors ~by Sheriff Jeremy A. Falls, MPA 32 Fauquier First Responders Foundation: The Helping Hands for Heroes 34, 36 Your Business and Community in Action No Throwing Required 6781 KENNEDY ROAD, SUITE 6, VINT HILL FARMS STATION 540-422-2937 / INFO@HEROICAXE.COM Appliance Emergency? Call the experts for fast and affordable service to extend the life of your appliances! Professional On-site Appliance Repair Services We Repair Most Makes & Models Refrigerators Dishwashers Ranges Ovens Washers & Dryers Microwave Ovens Printed on recycled paper Read. Then Recycle. Publishers of the Discovery Series. Currently serving Fauquier & Western Prince William Counties on a monthly basis. Independently Owned and Operated by Discovery Publications, Inc. Printed with Soybean Based Inks PO Box 3501 Warrenton, Virginia 20188 (540) 349-8060 1 (800) 371-9938 FAX (540) 349-8061 discoveryreps@verizon.net Family Owned and Operated Serving Fauquier County 44 Years Combined Experience • Licensed & Insured Kathy Harper Katie Quadrini Carolyn Schaeffer Publisher Eastridge Graphics Justine Remington Graphic Consultants 540-439-2266 topnotchas.com TopNotchApplianceService Advertising Consultants Nancy Griffin-Bonnaire Writer/Editor Sarah Smarrelli • Caitlin Scott Lynnette Esse • Kristy Gillespie Business Writers Roni Frederick Editorial Coordinator Scott Schaeffer Accounts Management Derek Blockhüs/geek@YourService, LLC Web Master Printer FNP Printing and Publishing John 2 Darik Josh Copyright © 2025 by Discovery Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Discover Fauquier and Discover Western Prince William are registered trademarks of Discovery Publications, Inc. Link To our A dverTisers AT: www.discoverypubs.com 540-349-8060 Discover Fauquier ■ June/July 2025 To advertise: www.discoverypubs.com