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Assistant choreographers Jessica Stopa and Allison Pritchett help the actors of Dominion High School’s Amy Young, theatre director at Dominion High School, directs her students during a production of “The Music Man,” with dance moves during recent rehearsal at the school for their upcoming production of “The Music Man”. a recent rehearsal at the school. Production dates for Production dates for “The Music Man” are April 30, May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on “The Music Man” are April 30, May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at 3 p.m. and on May 3 at 3 p.m. It’s Hard Work To Make Believe

addition to two-plus hour rehearsals each attest to that. Martinez has run track and she has a major role as Auntie Em and has As they learn lines, day after school, there is the work of memo- played basketball through her four years but a solo song. students also learn rizing lines that must be done at home, in this, her final semester of high school, “Every single little thing — just like in a which is the same place that the student Martinez gave up track to focus on theater. sport — affects every second of a show,” about themselves. actors often rehearse the intricate dance She had only taken part in one show be- Martinez said. In fact, in some ways the- steps in their bedrooms, and those who are fore — last year’s production of “Arabian ater is harder, she said. Instead of relying truly committed to acting become students Nights” — and had never had a lead role or on four teammates on the basketball court By Aaron Stern of human nature and avid people watch- performed in a musical before. This year at a time, the entire cast and crew — 30 The Connection ers. people or more — must rely on one another “It’s hours of work that they put into it,” to ensure a successful production. And un- n one year Jessie Bhamrah made the said Potomac Falls drama director Renee “It’s hours of work that like in a sport where there are moments one transition from stoic cowboy to ren- Haynes. “It’s every bit as much work as a they put into it.” can fade into the background, in theater Iegade chocolate tycoon. It was a lot sport is.” that is not an option. Every movement, ev- of work. Stone Bridge senior Vicky Martinez can — Potomac Falls drama director ery note, every gesture has to be precise, “You have no idea,” said Bhamrah as he Renee Haynes Martinez said. broke from rehearsal last week at Briar “Once you get it right it’s the Woods High School. A junior, Bhamrah best feeling,” she said. took up acting last year. His first part was a small role as a WHAT KEEPS ACTORS coming High School cowboy in “Crazy for back is not just that feeling of get- Theatre You,” but now, just a ting it right but the thrill and chal- year later, Bhamrah lenge of acting itself. played Willy Wonka “You can step out onto the stage himself in the Briar Woods performance and be anyone you want. There’s of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” nowhere else you can do that,” earlier this month. Last year he had to said Dominion senior Chris memorize seven lines. This year he had Wolfe. over 100. Being someone else isn’t always “Learning lines was a killer,” he said. easy. Musicals are one thing — Bhamrah’s rapid ascension from an af- the characters and subject mat- terthought character to a lead role is ter tend towards the lighter side atypical in high school theater, where — but dramas can be difficult, students typically rise from minor roles said Potomac Falls senior Heather as freshmen to lead roles as juniors and Ellis. There are times in drama seniors, putting in hundreds of hours class that Ellis is rehearsing the rehearsing, memorizing and performing Park View choral students partici- role of a troubled character, try- along the way. pate in a dress rehearsal at the ing to connect with the depth of It is difficult for those not involved in school on March 31 while prepar- emotion that her character is ex- theater to appreciate the amount of work ing for their upcoming production periencing. that students put into a show, said Do- of “The Pajama Game.” minion drama director Amy Young. In See Cast, Page 15

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Looking Ahead Practicing ‘The Wiz’ STONE BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Stone Bridge High School’s upcoming spring Multi-Hat musical has Dorothy, Auntie Em, and the Wicked Witch, but it’s not exactly the “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” “The Wiz” reimagines the classic tale of Dorothy’s trip through an alternate world, but puts a 1970s urban spin on the story. Wizardry “I like how it’s crazier than the ‘Wizard of Oz,’ crazier and funkier,” said senior Vicky Martinez, who plays Auntie Em. Dorothy will be played by Abi York, the Wicked Witch by Austen Willis, Drama directors and Erik DeLong will play the Wiz. The show runs at Stone Bridge High School master multi-tasking, April 16, 17, and 18 starting at 7:30 p.m. long hours, and the ‘Music Man’ personal growth of Stone Bridge drama director Glenn Hochkeppel works with senior Vicky DOMINION HIGH SCHOOL Martinez to perfect the opening musical number to “The Wiz.” As a sleazy salesman and con man bent on their students. making a profit at the expense of the poor in leading a cast and crew of 30-some high Photos by Aaron Stern/The Connection inhabitants of River City, Harold Hill doesn’t By Aaron Stern start “Music Man” as a sympathetic or very school students who are themselves still likeable character. Over the course of the show, The Connection growing up while juggling busy academic, though, Hill begins to embrace moral responsi- extracurricular and social lives. Conse- bility, prompted in part by his love for River City untie Em loves her niece, but tak- quently, drama directors alternate between resident Marion, and the town comes to benefit from Hill’s con scheme. ing care of her wasn’t her first coach, cheerleader, confidante and whip Director Amy Young said the show’s message choice of ways to devote her life. cracker. of unity and support for children during hard A economic times is particularly poignant these Conveying such sentiment in “You wear every hat in the book,” said song is no easy task, and two weeks before Dominion High School drama director Amy days, particularly as school systems consider cutting arts programs to save money. opening night Stone Bridge Woods. “Strong families still need kids to be involved drama director Glen Then, of course, there is the [in] constructive activities and the arts,” said Hochkeppel was trying to help “You wear show itself to direct. Directors Young. senior Vicky Martinez, who is choose shows based on the stu- The show runs April 30, May 1, 2, and 3. The every hat in Thursday, Friday, Saturday shows start at 7:30 playing Auntie Em in the dents they have, while consid- p.m. and the Sunday, May 3 show starts at 3:30. school’s upcoming perfor- ering the themes of recent Tickets are $7 for students, $10 for adults. mance of “The Wiz,” find her the book.” shows and what will appeal to inspiration. — Dominion High the audience. ‘The Pajama Game’ “It’s kind of a hard thing to School drama “The way I look at theater… hear, it’s like ‘Yeah, I love you, director Amy Woods is you have to be responsive to PARK VIEW HIGH SCHOOL but not a million,’” the community,” said Marilyn A standoff between a union and corporate Hochkeppel told Martinez. Gilligan, who is in her third executives at a pajama factory may be an unlikely setting for a love story, but that’s what Then he quickly walked through the paces year as the director at Briar Woods. “You happens in Park View High School’s upcoming he wanted to see from Martinez while giv- want the public to come out and if our spring musical “The Pajama Game.” ing his stage directions in a grave musical neighborhood is created of little kids on up, The show has lots of catchy tunes and a singsong — “It’s kind I want to do pieces where someone’s little mixture of adult humor and good clean laughs for youngsters, making it a good show for the of like ‘ah da da da, brother can come see it.” whole family, said Park View junior and stage you’re running away, To get the most out of students who are manager Joy Urban. The audience should now take it down- still developing emotionally and forming especially look forward to the show’s signature stage.’” their own identities while learning how to musical number “Steam Heat.” “The Pajama Game” runs at Park View High Hochkeppel spent act onstage, Potomac Falls director Renee School from April 30 through May 2. For ticket much of rehearsal Haynes often prompts her students with A 13-year veteran of the Capitol and showtime information, call 571-434-4500. that day in the Stone questions. Steps comedy troupe, Amy Young Bridge drama room “You find your courage here — where do is in her first year as the drama ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ with Martinez and you find that?” she might ask, or other times director at Dominion High Abi York, who will she will be less direct, simply asking “What School. POTOMAC FALLS HIGH SCHOOL play Dorothy, and is that about?” about a character’s habits, In the classic Broadway musical “Fiddler on Renee Haynes much of that time he for instance. there isn’t anything better than combining the Roof,” Tevye is a character with a lot on his plate. As he struggles with raising five daughters has been the had his four-year-old Broad Run director Tim Willmot said that a love of storytelling with the full-bodied and must reconcile with their increasingly drama director daughter Mimi while some directors are open to a lot of thrill of being onstage and teaching students untraditional choices for husbands, he must also at Potomac perched atop his student involvement in the overall direction how to act, said Hochkeppel. protect his family in an increasingly anti-Semitic Falls High shoulders while his of a show, he prefers to run it himself with “It’s really the most fun job in the school,” Russia. Potomac Falls High School tackles “Fiddler on the Roof” as its spring musical at the School since five-year-old daugh- a professional approach that often includes he said. end of May. the school ter Ella flitted around professional musicias, choreographers and “That’s what makes me stay late, that’s “I love that it’s not just a frilly dance number opened. the room blowing fight choreographers. what makes me do more and more shows,” show. It’s serious… but it’s also really funny,” bubbles and dancing, “I’ve just always been around that pro- said Gilligan. “It’s just their energy and their said senior Michael Wakefield who will play Tevye. The show features layered characters and both occasionally imploring their father for fessional element, so that’s what kind of enthusiasm.” beautiful music, and heavy themes wrapped in one thing or another. does it for me,” Willmot said. “I think they’re Last year Haynes graduated a student humor, said director Renee Haynes. “That’s Mr. Hochkeppel’s crazy life,” said very appreciative of it — afterwards usu- who as a freshman was so nervous onstage “Fiddler on the Roof” kicks off on May 28. For showtime and ticket information, call 571-434- Stone Bridge freshman Kaitlynn Norton. ally, maybe not so much when its happen- that he couldn’t be heard in the audience 3200. ing.” but as a senior was a musical lead. Watch- THAT LIFE of is one many high school ing students grow as people over four years drama directors can relate to. Being a drama AS MUCH WORK as it is — and directors is fulfilling and rewarding, Haynes said. ‘Footloose’ director is often a juggling act between the can often reach triple digits in hours spent “For me it’s really all about the kids,” she BRIAR WOODS HIGH SCHOOL duties of a teacher and a parent, not to at school the two weeks leading up to a said. “I think I have the best job in the BriarWoods will present the high-energy mention the multiple roles directors play show, getting home at 11p.m. and later — world.” production of “Footloose,” on May 1, 2, 8 and 9. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ April 8-14, 2009 ❖ 3 On Stage The Show Behind the Show Tech crews, stage directors, and every- thing else that make a show possible.

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egular audiences at Briar Woods wouldn’t recognize senior Sarah RWorden because in four years of theater at the school she has never set foot on stage during a show. That’s While preparing for their because as the stage manager, if she does upcoming production of “The her job well, hers is the world the audience Music Man,” Dominion High never sees and never thinks about. Whether School students participate in its lighting, set design, or making sure that a recent rehearsal while some the night of the show every cast member parents volunteer their time and every technical aspect is in the right to help with the stage set. place at the right time, a show is only as good as its crew. “It’s like a whole different world back- microphones, body microphones, sound ef- stage, it’s like a show going on behind the fects, recorded music, while lighting crews show,” said Worden. oversee as many as 150 lights that It’s Worden’s job to make sure follow a precise program during a that everything goes off without High School show. Park View a hitch, and if she does her job Theatre “With tech it’s not as obvious as High School right, no one will ever notice it. with acting, but it’s still fulfilling,” students Speed, efficiency and precision said Park View sophomore and Margaret rule the backstage world. To ensure that sound director Sally Coleman. “You feel like Wagner, everything is done properly Worden has a you’ve done something important at the end Joanna stopwatch that runs as soon as a rehearsal of it.” Khamphila starts. Any miscue —– a missed cue, an Stone Bridge senior Rachel Martin paints and Ricky improper light, a muffed sound effect, a sets for the school shows, something she Nigh work on crew member briefly visible to the audience started doing last year. For the last two building the — is clocked, diagnosed, and corrected. weeks leading up to a show she typically stage set at “We try to do it as professional as it would spends four hours each day, including week- the school on be in real theater,” said Worden. ends, painting the backdrops that often March 31. That backstage show that Worden over- themselves draw applause from audiences sees is the world of lighting, sound, props, when the curtain lifts. set changes, and costume changes — ev- “It’s a lot of work but when it comes to- erything aside from the actors that makes a gether you feel really proud of yourself,” show possible. Tech crews oversee stage Martin said.

THEN, TOO, there is often the school or- filmed and edited a video montage that sets chestra that plays live music during the the stage for the show, wrote three original show, and the dance Oompa-Loopa numbers take hours songs, penned the of choreography “With tech it’s not as transition music and work that is often cre- was in charge of ated and taught by obvious as with acting, sound effects. To students, said Stone but it’s still fulfilling.” imitate the sound of Bridge director Glen a chocolate rolling Hochkeppel. — Park View sophomore and sound down a metal tube, In addition to all director Sally Coleman Kirby took a peanut, the people that make a funnel cake mold, the show go each and his recording night the set design, costume construction, equipment and holed himself up in the near- dress rehearsal dinners, ticket sales, promo- est of soundstages — a closet in his home tional posters, t-shirts, and so on, and par- full of coats. ents often play a pivotal role in bringing All of that work tied up most of his life together all of those things, said Potomac for the last two weeks before the show, but Falls director Renee Haynes. for Kirby, who envisions himself one day Some students, like Briar Woods junior either directing or scoring films, the time Members of the Park View High School theater stage crew, Wendy Tyler Kirby pull double duty, serving as ac- was well spent. Kronenberg and Doug Robinson, build portions of the stage set for the tors and members of the tech crew during “It cost me some grades in classes but its school’s upcoming production of “The Pajama Game” on April 30, May 1 shows. In addition to his portrayal of fun,” he said. “It’s definitely worth it. It’s and 2 and May 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. Grandpa Joe in the school’s “Wonka,” Kirby hardly work if I enjoy doing it.”

4 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ April 8-14, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com On Stage Student Cast and Crew Learn To Rely on Each Other From Page 2 that they as teenagers likely can not directly tion of intelligence, creativity and natural For all the memorization of lines and relate to. ability. dance steps and the countless hours memo- “The hardest thing probably is… [when] The key to a good show, said Park View rizing lines, rehearsing scenes and practic- you have to get really emotionally invested FOR NEW ACTORS the challenge is es- junior Mandie Plowman, is having actors ing dance numbers, the joy of acting goes onstage,” Ellis said. “I’m just onstage scream- pecially difficult. willing to get outside of their comfort zones, back to the simple pleasure of make believe, ing and crying and I don’t even know why. “You’re very nervous, you’re worried what and not just onstage or in pursuit of mas- Plowman said. Then the bell rings and everyone’s just like, people will think if you really let yourself tering their character — actors must also “Here I get to be a different person every ‘oh right,’ and everyone goes about their day.” go,” said Potomac Falls junior Michael be willing to open themselves up person- three months. I can be hokey and have fun The challenge for young actors especially, Wakefield. ally to their fellow actors. with people I love,” she said. “It’s almost a said Haynes, is putting themselves into Exactly what makes a good actor is a “Its building relationships offstage that relief for everything that goes on outside of shoes of characters with life experiences mystery, said Haynes, but it is a combina- makes for success onstage,” said Plowman. here.”

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Northern Virginia is the “bread basket” of let me know,” said Moran. [email protected] the state and clogged roads and traffic jams in Like McDonnell, Moran supports adding Submissions are due Friday. our candidates vying to be Virginia’s this region means fewer dollars for the rest of high-speed rail, for both freight and passen- Steven Mauren next governor reached out to the the commonwealth, he said. gers, from Washington D.C. to Richmond. He Editor Northern Virginia business commu- Deeds added that Northern Virginia’s tax also said the Virginia Railway Express, North- 703-917-6431 F [email protected] nity April 3. revenue subsidizes many of the state functions ern Virginia’s commuter train, should be ex- The Republican Party’s presumptive nomi- in less affluent parts of the commonwealth, panded. Rebecca Halik nee Robert McDonnell and three potential including parts of his state senate district. 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Metrorail project on time. a significant amount of money for Barack 703-917-6418 [email protected] Deeds is from Bath County and represents He would also push for a high-speed rail Obama’s presidential campaign and McAuliffe the Charlottesville area. system that connects Washington D.C., Rich- said he would use his relationship with the sit- mond and Hampton Roads. ting U.S. president to try and steer stimulus Editor & Publisher Residents will have the chance to pick be- Mary Kimm tween Deeds, McAuliffe and Moran in an open McDonnell also supports transportation so- money to Virginia, especially the high tech 703-917-6416 primary, where people affiliated with any po- lutions like the high-occupancy toll lanes cur- corridor in the Reston and Dulles areas. [email protected] litical party can vote, June 9. It is assumed rently being constructed on the beltway. Northern Virginia businesses should be the Editor in Chief “It is not perfect but it will give real and ef- front of the line when the federal government Steven Mauren McDonnell and the Democratic nominee will Managing Editors face off in the general election Nov. 3. fective choices to commuters,” he said. dumps billions of dollars into digitizing health Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, McDonnell added that the lights on Route 7 records, said McAuliffe. Kemal Kurspahic Photography: AT THE FORUM, Deeds emphasized he is should be synchronized and the state should “I am going to call Barack Obama every day Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, the “one candidate for governor who can bring utilize new technology that can locate acci- and say Virginia wants its fair share. I want Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: together all of Virginia.” dents and traffic jams quickly. Virginia to have more than its fair share,” he Geovani Flores, The state senator, who lives in a county in said. “As you all know, I am pretty good at get- Laurence Foong, central Virginia without a single traffic light, WHEN IT COMES to Northern Virginia’s ting money,” added McAuliffe. John Heinly, John Smith, Wayne Shipp Letters to the Editor Production Manager: Jean Card original $700 billion TARP pack- blown open by the Democrats. ucts. No accounts with AIG, Citi Cost Will Be age proposed in the final days of Much like the evolution of the gov- and Bank of America. Second, stop CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 the Bush administration that was ernment bailout program, many the growing government interven- Circulation Manager: In Freedom Linda Pecquex not supported by the majority of fear the GIVE Act could one day tion into our private lives. Men [email protected] To the Editor: citizens who consider themselves bear the resemblance of Hitler such as George Washington, Tho- How proud I felt that day in June to be Republican. We opened this youth brigades as a way of indoc- mas Paine and James Madison of 2007. Winning the Republican CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, bailout door and the Democrat- trinating our youth. As far fetched believed the only purpose of the L.L.C. nomination for Sheriff of Loudoun controlled government has blown as that may seem to some, we find government was to ensure “free- Peter Labovitz County was special in many ways. President/CEO it wide open with bailout after ourselves in financial situations dom and security.” From the grass roots support that Mary Kimm bailout. There is now no end in not seen since prior to Hitler, I would encourage all to read Publisher/Chief Operating Officer gave the victory to a virtual un- sight as taxpayers will foot the bill Mussolini, et al. “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine 703-917-6416 known candidate to the sense of for a society that is becoming ever Where am I going with this you just as our founding fathers did in [email protected] satisfaction I felt for a job well Jerry Vernon increasingly dependent on the may ask? Yes, it is time for 1776. This work emboldened Executive Vice President done. However, more meaningful government. More recently, and “Change.” I clearly believe our these men to stand for what they 703-917-6404 was representing the Party which [email protected] more disturbing, is the Genera- government has overstepped its believed was right. As for me, I do I had grown up supporting and tions Invigorating Volunteerism bounds. My greatest disappoint- not call myself a Republican any Wesley DeBrosse believing in. Time has distanced Controller and Education Act (GIVE Act) ment is in the Republican party longer. While there are many in me from the pain of my defeat in Debbie Funk which, at $6 billion, will create with whom I expected so much the party both locally and nation- National Sales the general election but it has not 250,000 “volunteers” to further more. First, as our founding fa- ally that I admire, I can not limit 703-518-4631 softened the sense of disappoint- [email protected] government ideas and programs. thers boycotted English goods, we myself to a party that does not lis- ment I have felt from the Republi- This youth-targeted act again re- need to boycott government bailed ten to their constituents. can party on a national level. ceived the support of Republicans. out companies. Speak with your Greg Ahlemann Most recently it began with the I clearly expect this door to be money. 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Gotta Dance Gotta Dance Troupe, a senior women’s tap group, will present its 18th annual spring show at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Park View High School, 400 E. Laurel Avenue in Sterling. The public is invited to the free performance which showcases group tap numbers, featured dancers, musical comedy presentations and musical performances by The Arcadians. Gotta Dance Troupe members, at left, in a recent performance in- clude: Dorothy Morris, Jessie Chambers, Sally Guilfoyle, Judy Searle, and Mary Penn.

Learning About Trash Members of Girl THE COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE Scout Brownie support your local business Troop 2295 from Sterling attended a driving tour at the Loudoun County landfill to see where their garbage goes and Tony Hayes Tony to learn more about recycling.

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Send announcements to Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Hospital. Parents can learn effective to teach pre-reading skills to children Cancer Society’s Eastern Loudoun Children’s Corner [email protected]. Vestal’s Gap Road. Children 3-6 can strategies and discipline for children ages 2-3. Registration at “Relay For Life” team - Stand By Me WEDNESDAY/APRIL 22 THURSDAY/APRIL 23 FRIDAY/APRIL 24 Deadline is Friday, two weeks prior to search for these animals. $10.50/ ages 2 through 12. $55/couple. library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100. fund-raiser at Mimi’s Café in Sterling, Flashback Features. Noon and 7 p.m. Theater Performance. Freedom High AFTER HOURS TEEN CENTER. 7-10 event; photos/artwork encouraged. child. 571-258-3700. Register at www.thebirthinginn.org or Puppet Show. 4:15 p.m. at Cascades from 6- 8 p.m. Mimi’s will donate 10 at Regal Fox 16, 22875 Brambleton School, 25450 Riding Center Drive, p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 703-858-6360. library, 21030 Whitfield Place. See a percent of the proceeds to the Plaza, Ashburn. $5. 703-957-1027 for South Riding, presents “And Then Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Musical Comedy. 8 p.m. at Sterling double-feature of puppets. All ages. American Cancer Society. For flyer details. They Came for Me: Remembering the “Dance to the DJ’s Tunes.” All teens THURSDAY/APRIL 9 TUESDAY/APRIL 14 Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more. visit www.raymondmueller.com Crafts. 4 p.m. at Cascades Library, Word of Anne Frank” at 7:30 p.m. $7/ attending the After Hours Teen Second Night Passover Seder MAD SCIENTISTS’ CLUB. 7 p.m., Watch “The Musical Comedy Murders TWEEN BOOK CLUB. 4 p.m., Cascades 21030 Whitfield Place. Children 6-10 person. 703-957-4305. Center must have a permission slip, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, of 1940.” $12/person. Visit Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, can make crafts from nature. Free. GUYS READ. 7 p.m., Ashburn Library, signed by a parent or guardian, on Reading. Beth Chaverim Reform TUESDAY/APRIL 21 Congregation will hold a reading of Ashburn. Children ages 9-11 can www.sterlingplaymakers.com or 703- Potomac Falls. Recommended for Register at library.loudoun.gov or 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Ages 8 file. Download the permission slip at Read a book in the Haggadah and traditional Seder explore science topics through 437-6117. Documentary Films. 7 p.m. at ages 8-11. “Hate That Cat” by Sharon 703-444-3228. and up. Selection: “Guinness World or for more information http:// recreational activities. Theme is Arbor Day Celebration. 10 a.m.-3 Cascades Library. Watch Holocaust Creech. Register online at http:// Film Series. 6:30 p.m. at Ashburn Records.” Register by phone 703-737- library.loudoun.gov go to Teen the “Judy meal. $46/nonmember; $20/child. RSVP to [email protected]. “Pollution Solutions and the Recycling p.m. at Oatlands. Enjoy a parade, Remembrance Day films. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov or call 703-444- Library, 43316 Hay Road. Watch 8100 or at library.loudoun.gov. Scene>Events>Hanging Out Rocks. Moody” series Movies. 2 p.m. at Ashburn Library, Process.” Registration required; call award ceremony, activities, exhibits library.loudoun.gov for more. 3228. movies from India, Argentina. Free. JUNIE B. JONES BOOK CLUB. 7 p.m., Musical Comedy. 8 p.m. at Sterling and enjoy fun 43316 Hay Road. Children can watch 703-737-8100 or visit and more. 703-777-2075. Poetry. 4 p.m. at Ashburn Library, ADULT BOOK CLUB. 10 a.m., Ashburn AFTER SCHOOL BOOK BREAK. 4 Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. library.loudoun.gov to register. Book Swap. 10 a.m.-noon at Claude 43316 Hay Road. Children 8-11 enjoy Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Ashburn. Ages 6-9. Selection: “Junie Watch “The Musical Comedy Murders related activities “Kung Fu Panda” and other movies. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for Toastmasters International. 7:15 Moore Community Center, 46111 poetry mad libs. Free. Visit The group will discuss “The Third Whitfield Place. For children ages 6-8. B., First Grader: Cheater Pants” by of 1940.” $12/person. Visit on Wednesday, more. p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. Recycle library.loudoun.gov for more. Angel” by Alice Hoffman. Call 703- Read books by Megan McDonald with Barbara Parks. Register by phone 703- www.sterlingplaymakers.com or 703- April 15 at Movies. 2 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. adult and children’s books, especially Relay For Life Team. American 737-8100. fun activities. 703-444-3228. 737-8100 or at library.loudoun.gov. 437-6117. Conquer your fear of public speaking those for ages 6-14. Free. 571-258- Cascades Enterprise St. Children can watch “Kung Fu Panda” and other movies. in a safe environment. Open to ages 3500. Library. Free. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for 18+. For more information visit Earth Day Action. 8 a.m.-noon at more. http://cascades.freetoasthost.info or Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Seminar. 7 p.m. at Cascades Library, e-mail [email protected]. Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. All ages 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Author Story Time. 7 p.m. at Cascades can clean up trails and more. Register Enjoy a seminar on smart shopping. Library, 21030 Whitfield Place. Meet at 571-258-3700. Register at library.loudoun.gov or Lauren Lette. For children ages 2 and Mambo Combo Concert. All ages can 703-444-3228. up. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for enjoy music at 2 p.m. at Sterling Grand Re-Opening. Luxe Home more. Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Interiors, 45591 Dulles Eastern Plaza Open House. 5:30 p.m. at Ashburn Free. 703-430-9500. with designer Joe Ruggiero. Starts at Children’s Center, 20424 Ashburn Dulles South Fun House. 11 a.m. at noon. Reservations required, 703- Village Blvd. Free. 703-729-9100. Dulles South Multipurpose Center, 481-4490. 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding. $5/person. Enjoy giant fun ADULT BOOK CLUB. 10 a.m., Sterling WEDNESDAY/APRIL 15 Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. houses and more. 571-258-3456. The group will discuss Water for Flashback Features. Noon and 7 p.m. Performance. 7 p.m. at Franklin Park Elephants” by Sara Gruen. Call 703- at Regal Fox 16, 22875 Brambleton Performing Center. Loudoun’s One 430-9500. Plaza, Ashburn. $5. 703-957-1027 for Horse Town band will perform. $20/ MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB. 7 details. advance or $24/door. Visit p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Birds in Migration. 8:30 a.m. at www.goosecreekmusic.com or 540- Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old 338-7973 for tickets. Children 9-12 Road, Ashburn. The Middle School Book Club will meet to discuss Vestal’s Gap Road. Ages 18 and up Sterling Boulevard Cleanup. 9 a.m. can discuss “Cupboards” by N.D. Wilson. Visit can walk through the park. $4/ to noon. at Park View Recycling “Bell Prater’s library.loudoun.gov. person. 571-258-3700 to register. Center, 400 W Laurel Ave.) to receive AFTER SCHOOL BOOK BREAK. 4 orange bags, safety vests, and Boy” by Ruth p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 instructions. Bring gloves. 703-406- White on FRIDAY/APRIL 10 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. For 7749 or visit Thursday, April AFTER HOURS TEEN CENTER. 7-10 children ages 6-8. Read books by the www.sterlingfoundation.org. author of the month with fun Acting Workshop and 16 at 7 p.m. at p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. “Draw activities. April: Judy Moody Series by Performance. 1 p.m. at Ashburn Ashburn Manga.” All teens attending the After Megan McDonald. 703-444-3228. Library. See a performance of “Romeo Library. Free. Hours Teen Center must have a & Juliet.” Workshop for teens only. Registration required, permission slip, signed by a parent or THURSDAY/APRIL 16 guardian, on file. Download the library.loudoun.gov. permission slip at http:// Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Ashburn Teen Musicians. 7 p.m. at Cascades library.loudoun.gov go to Teen Library, 43316 Hay Road. Discuss Library, 21030 Whitfield Place. Teen Scene>Events>Hanging Out Rocks. “Bell Prater’s Boy” by Ruth White. Battle of the Bands. Must be age 12- Movies. 2 p.m. at Ashburn Library, Children ages 9-12. Register at 18 to participate. Visit 43316 Hay Road. Children can watch library.loudoun.gov. library.loudoun.gov for more. “Kung Fu Panda” and other movies. Frogs and Tadpoles. 12:30 p.m. at Storyteller and Author. 11 a.m. at Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Sterling Library. Donna Washington more. Vestal’s Gap Road. Children 3-6 can will read. All ages. Free. Visit Movies. 2 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 search for these animals. $10.50/ library.loudoun.gov for more. Enterprise St. Children can watch child. 571-258-3700. Mambo Combo Concert. All ages can “Kung Fu Panda” and other movies. ORIGAMI BOOK CLUB. 4 p.m., enjoy music at 2 p.m. at Sterling Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. more. Place, Potomac Falls. For children Free. 703-430-9500. ages 8 and up. Discuss the book with origami activities. “The Prince and the SATURDAY/APRIL 11 Pauper” by Mark Twain. Register SUNDAY/APRIL 19 Easter Event. Easter in Great Falls online at http://library.loudoun.gov Musical Comedy. 2 p.m. at Sterling Plaza, 20789 Great Falls Plaza, or call 703-444-3228. Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. Sterling. Join the merchants of Great KIDS EXPLORE BOOK CLUB. 4 p.m., Watch “The Musical Comedy Murders Falls Plaza for a fun-filled family/pets Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, of 1940.” $12/person. Visit Children’s event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more Ashburn. Ages 6-8. Registration www.sterlingplaymakers.com or 703- information call 571-434-0250 or visit begins two weeks before the program. 437-6117. movies such www.amccascades.com. Selection: “Waiting for Wings” by Lois Music Concert. 3 p.m. at Franklin Park as “Kung-Fu Story Time. 2 p.m. at Sterling Library, Ehlert. Register by phone 703-737- Performing Center. Hear the Loudoun Panda” are 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Children 8100 or online at library.loudoun.gov. Symphony Chamber Players. $12/ ages 6-10 can explore the world of door for adults; $10/door for senior. being shown Advance purchase discount. Visit caterpillars and bugs. Free. Visit FRIDAY/APRIL 17 at Cascades library.loudoun.gov to register. www.loudounsymphony.org or 703- and Ashburn Flea Market. 8 a.m.-noon at Ruritan AFTER HOURS TEEN CENTER. 7-10 771-8287. Club, 183 Ruritan Road. Enjoy p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Performance. 6:15 p.m. at Our Savior’s Library on meeting Rudy Bear and having Easter Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Way Lutheran Church, 43115 Thursday, eggs handed out. 703-444-6039. “Sculpture with Mixed Media.” All Waxpool Road, Ashburn. Master April 9 at 2 Ashburn Classics. 10:30 a.m. at Mills teens attending the After Hours Teen Singers of Virginia perform. $15/ Recreation Center. Hear guest speaker Center must have a permission slip, adult; $12/student, senior in advance p.m. Call for Judith Hines. Free. signed by a parent or guardian, on or $17/adult; $14/student, senior at movie title. Concert. 8 p.m. at Unitarian file. Download the permission slip at door. Visit www.msva.org or 703-655- Universalist Church of Loudoun. Joe http://library.loudoun.gov. 7809 for more information. Jencks performs. $12/person. Visit Musical Comedy. 8 p.m. at Sterling Dog Day. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at NVCC www.shenandoahacoustics.com for Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. Loudoun Campus, 1000 Harry Flood more. Watch “The Musical Comedy Murders Byrd Highway, Sterling. Activities Open House. 10 a.m. at Claude Moore of 1940.” $12/person. Visit include microchipping, vaccinations, Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road. www.sterlingplaymakers.com or 703- washing and more. Prices vary for Lanesville House will be open for 437-6117. activities. tours. Free. 571-258-3700. SATURDAY/APRIL 18 MONDAY/APRIL 20 MONDAY/APRIL 13 Parenting Course. 9 a.m.-noon at The Early Literacy. 7 p.m. at Ashburn Frogs and Tadpoles. 9:30 a.m. at Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Library, 43316 Hay Road. Learn how

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10 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ April 8-14, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Chamber To Host Send announcements to related activities for the children as participate in this free workshop at 7 [email protected]. their parents tour the centers. p.m. at Northern Virginia Criminal Deadline is Friday, two weeks prior to Justice Academy, 45299 Research Valor Awards Place, Ashburn. Register to 571-258- event; photos/artwork encouraged. For THURSDAY/APRIL 23 additional listings, visit 3049. ore than 400 area Persichini, Jr., head of the www.connectionnewspapers.com. BUYER/SELLER INFO EXCHANGE. 2 p.m. All local area vendors are business leaders Bureau’s Washington, D.C. and THURSDAY/MAY 21 M invited to attend Loudoun County will be on hand Northern Virginia operations, OTHER ITEMS Procurement’s 2008 buyer/seller BUYER/SELLER INFO EXCHANGE. when to Lt. John Early, of the will be the keynote speaker at the Registration is open for the Rotary Club information exchange sessions that 10:30 a.m. All local area vendors are Loudoun County Fire and Res- Valor Awards. Alison Starling st provide information on the county’s invited to attend Loudoun County of Sterling’s 21 Charity Golf cue Department, receives the and Doug McKelway, of WJLA- Tournament. The fund-raiser is procurement processes and upcoming Procurement’s 2008 buyer/seller May 4, at River Creek Country Club. contracts. For location call 703-777- information exchange sessions that Gold Medal of Valor in recogni- TV’s Good Morning Washington, Sponsorship and donor opportunities 0403 or e-mail to Rebecca Kummel at provide information on the county’s [email protected]. procurement processes and upcoming tion of his sacrifice and heroism are the Masters of Ceremony. are also available. Register online at in the line of duty during a May In all, 18 members of the www.sterlingrotary.org or e-mail rcs- contracts. For location call 703-777- [email protected]. 0403 or e-mail to Rebecca Kummel at 25, 2008 house fire in Leesburg. Loudoun County Fire and Res- TUESDAY/APRIL 28 [email protected]. Toastmasters International. 7:15 Early is among the 44 honor- cue Department will be recog- TUESDAY/APRIL 14 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 ees — including professional nized for their heroism in the TUESDAY/JUNE 23 Open Houses. Ashburn Children’s Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. emergency responders, volun- same incident for which Early Center, (703-729-9100); Sully Conquer the fear of public speaking. BUYER/SELLER INFO EXCHANGE. 2 Open to ages 18 and up. For more p.m. All local area vendors are teers and ordinary citizens — will be honored, including Cap- Station Children’s Centers I & II whose heroism and lifesaving tain Micha Kiger, who will re- (703-449-8123); McNair Farms information visit http:// invited to attend Loudoun County Children’s Center (703-713-0093); cascades.freetoasthost.info or e-mail Procurement’s 2008 buyer/seller actions will be recognized at the ceive the very prestigious Silver Fair Lakes Children’s Center (703- [email protected]. information exchange sessions that the Loudoun County Chamber Medal of Valor. Among the other 818-9002) and South Riding provide information on the county’s procurement processes and upcoming of Commerce’s 24th Annual honorees from this incident are Children’s Center (703-327-6618) are TUESDAY/MAY 5 all hosting springtime open houses contracts. For location call 703-777- Valor Awards on April 14 at the two Bronze medals of Valor re- from 6:00-7:30pm with spring- Self Defense Workshop. Female 0403 or e-mail to Rebecca Kummel at residents of Loudoun County can [email protected]. National Conference Center in cipients: FF/EMT Jackie Lansdowne. Shingleton and FF/EMT Brandy School Notes “The 2009 Valor Awards Lapoloe. promise to be the most compel- Tickets are still available for Families in Sterling and surrounding for his outstanding performance on the the name of Nate. In essays written for communities have a new option in American Mathematics Competition on the scholarship competition, he dis- ling and historic ceremony in the 2009 Valor Awards. To pur- Montessori education as Lola’s Feb. 10. cusses his early life in India and the the 24-year history of this event, chase a table or seats to the Place announces the addition of a pri- rocky road of his college journey. with the historic presentation of 2009 Valor Awards, visit http:/ mary program. The five-day primary Nathanael Arthur has been named the most prestigious honor that /www.loudounchamber.org/ program educates children ages 3 a Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar, one of a Loudoun’s Natural History Day through 5 in a Montessori environment. select group of students across the Camp will be held again this summer. an Loudoun County emergency html/ifevents.html and click on For more information or to schedule a United States to receive this honor. Two sessions: June 22-26 and July 6-10; first responder can receive,” the “Register” link next to the tour call 571-434-7555 or e-mail Arthur, a student at the Loudoun Cam- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., daily at The 720-acre Chamber President Tony Valor Awards headline or call [email protected]. Visit pus of Northern Virginia Community Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, Woods Howard said in a statement. 703-777-2176 for more infor- www.lolas-place.com. College, will receive a $1,000 stipend Road. For children entering 3rd through and a commemorative medallion and be 7 th grade. $130/student. Visit FBI Assistant Director Joseph mation. The Park View Mathematics Depart- recognized in “USA Today.” www.LoudounWildlife.org or 540-338- ment congratulates Mustafa Sungkar Arthur lives in Sterling and goes by 6528. OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS Will Return after the Holidays

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our plan for accomplishing this noble pur- was a mistake,” said Holmberg, the Classic Annual event benefits pose. The Dominion Classic represents one chairman its first two years. “Since then, Titan sports and of the most significant annual fund raisers we’ve had lots of volunteers.” toward the provision of these resources. All A Classic committee was formed for the activities programs. proceeds generated from this annual event preparations for the second year in ’07. are invested directly into the instructional “It was a good committee and we really and extra-curricular programs of Dominion beat the drums for sponsors and golfers,” By Rich Sanders High School and thus, benefit a wide range said Holmberg. The Connection of activities and engage a broad spectrum Ledwell took over the chairman role for of students. … The enthusiastic efforts of last year’s event which attracted 80-plus pring fever is in the air and local Dave Ledwell and the Tournament Commit- players. He is thankful for his 12-member golf enthusiasts are dusting off Photo Courtesy/Dave Ledwell tee have been met by a highly supportive committee and the other volunteers who Stheir clubs and preparing to hit the and professional contribution by Bob Fikac help drive the event and make it a success. local links. For Dominion High and the Lowes Island Club. Our ongoing “There’s a lot to this,” said Ledwell. “I School enthusiasts, the opening of the golf partnership with the staff at The Club makes have lots of volunteers and everybody does season has come to have an extra special The Classic the premier event that it is. ” a real good job.” measure of meaning because of an annual event — the Dominion Classic — that ben- THE CLASSIC was Holmberg’s brainstorm RAISING SPONSORSHIPS for the up- efits the Sterling school’s athletics and ac- several years ago. A Dominion parent, he coming Classic has been more difficult than tivities programs. has been and remains dedicated to support- last year because of the tight economy. “It’s a good tournament, a good time and ing the Loudoun County schools’ student “But we’re getting sponsorships every it’s for a good cause,” said Eric Holmberg, programs. day,” said Ledwell. “A lot of people con- the creator and past chairman of the Clas- A golfer prepares to putt the ball “He and a couple of others wanted to do tinue to step up and we’re grateful for that.” sic. at Lowes Island, which will once something to help the school, so he ran [The Ledwell and his fellow event volunteers This year’s golf outing, the fourth annual, again play the gracious host for Classic] the first few years,” said Ledwell, are also grateful for Lowes Island for allow- will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at the upcoming Dominion Classic. of his friend. ing Dominion to use its course for the an- Lowes Island Club in Potomac Falls. The The Fourth Annual event is a fund- In his business ties, Holmberg has been nual springtime golf outing. Lowes Island, two, 18-hole courses (par 72) at the pri- raiser for the athletic and activities involved in numerous golf charity events the home course for Dominion High’s fall vate course facility stretch along the banks programs at Dominion High over the years and believed golf would be season golf team, has been extremely ac- of the Potomac River. The shotgun start will School. an excellent avenue to boost Dominion ac- commodating in being the host course of begin at 9:30 a.m. and the day’s golfing will tivities. the Classic, Ledwell said. run through about 4. There will be special first opened. “The idea was to “They really go prizes, including the potential of claiming ATLAS uses the funds brought in from the raise as much out of their way to a car in a hole-in-one contest. Other prizes Classic for everything from helping the money as possible “I tried to do everything make it happen will include a TV set and golf clubs. school band upgrade its uniforms and in- in one swoop,” he for us,” he said. A grilled lunch will be enjoyed at the half- struments, to making sure the football team said. myself and that was a “They have always way point of the event at the No. 10 hole has the right kind of cleats, to giving a boost Holmberg admit- mistake. Since then, we’ve been a great and a post-event reception, with raffles and to chess club activities. The Classic is one tedly tried to do too venue for us.” prizes, will take place afterwards. It will be of the school’s biggest yearly benefit events. much of the work had lots of volunteers.” Bush said there a day of golfing fun, camaraderie and laid himself for the is a sense of ex- back competition. “ALL PROCEEDS go into the school for Classic’s first event — Eric Holmberg, Past Chairman and citement and en- “It’s more about golfing and having a programs of all sorts,” said Laurie Bush, the in May of 2006. He Current Advisor of the Classic Event thusiasm on the good time,” said this year’s event chairman, event’s public relations liaison. “I enjoy made it his mission morning of each Dave Ledwell. “It’s all for fun and bragging working with the parents and the commu- to set up the event’s logistics and to get word year’s Classic as players gather to begin the rights. There are small prizes for the win- nity, and I enjoy the incredible results for out across the community seeking sponsor- day of golfing. “Everyone gathers in the ners.” our students.” ships. That first year’s event was a success morning for registration and there is a put- The event’s yearly theme is “benefiting Dominion High Principal John Brewer, in with 45 individuals participating. ting contest,” she said. “The Lowes Island each and every Titan at Dominion High a letter thanking sponsors on the event web “Everyone had a good time,” said Club is so gorgeous, it’s just beautiful.” School.” Local businesses, families and in- page at teeupfortitans.com, expressed his Holmberg, of that initial Classic. “We had a Holmberg believes the Classic has a bright dividuals come together to sponsor the ex- sentiments regarding the importance of little rain. But just about everybody who future for many years to come. travaganza with 100 percent of the proceeds school activities for students. played that first year came back the second “We want to make sure this is institution- going to ATLAS (Association of Titan Lead- “At the heart of our vision [as a school] is year.” alized as an annual event for Dominion,” ers Assisting Students), a non-profit orga- a commitment to meaningfully engage each Holmberg said he learned from his first he said. “It’s been our baby.” nization dedicated to supporting Dominion and every Dominion student in school ac- year running the event to better utilize those To learn more about the Classic and for students and the school as a whole. ATLAS tivities,” wrote Brewer. “Significant re- who were willing to help him out. information on becoming a sponsor, go to was created six years ago when Dominion sources are required in order to implement “I tried to do everything myself and that teeupfortitans.com. Porter Named Girls’ Region II Basketball Player of the Year Second Team members were: Kevin Dominion’s Albritton named first team on boys’ squad. McGaughey (Broad Run High), Kevin Leath- erwood (Charlottesville), Quintin Hunter irst Team members of this year’s Re- Batts (Loudoun County), Kim Bell (Briar II, Div. 4 Coach of the Year was Kevin Reed (Orange), Danziel Cartwright (John Fgion II high school girls’ basketball Woods), Kelsey Buchanan (Freedom), (Loudoun County). Handley) and Tylon Raynor (John team were: Kendra Holmes Heather Armel (James Wood) and Lacey First Team members of the Region II boys’ Handley).The Region II Player of the Year (Loudoun County High), Meixandra Porter Harris (Millbrook). The Region II Player of basketball team were: Deandre Albritton was Deandre Albritton, who led the Domin- (Freedom), Shawntae Payne the Year was Meixandra Porter of Freedom (Dominion), Joe Bushrod (Loundon ion Titans to the state playoffs. Coaches of (Charlottesville), Melaine La mb (William High School. Region II, Div. 3 Co-Coach’s County), Mike Roach (William Monroe), the Year were Handley’s Tom Dixion (Div. Monroe) and Courtni Green (Millbrook). of the Year were Debby Sanders (Millbrook) Clayton Rodney (Millbrook) and Vance 3) and Charlottesville’s Mitch Minor (Div. Named to the Second Team were: Brittany and Jason Eldredge (Freedom). The Region Washington (John Handley High). 4). — By Rich Sanders

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