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2 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Finding Motivation in the Movies Scott DiGiammarino uses film clips to get the message across.

By Alex McVeigh The Connection

reat Falls resident Scott DiGiammarino knows the power of movies. In his re- Bob Gilbert’s Gcent TED Talk at TEDx Rock Creek Park, “New World entitled “Why Movies Move Us,” he Trade Center.” spoke about the impact movies have, and the neuro- science behind it. Photo contributed He mentioned a study that was conducted three years ago, where 50 percent of the world admitted to being afraid of swimming in the ocean. Eighty percent of those people said that they didn’t want to go in because they were still afraid of “Jaws,” de- spite the fact that it came out in 1975. He also knows that enrollment in martial arts Great Falls resident Scott DiGiammarino classes tripled in the year “The Karate Kid” came out, has started a company, Reel Potential, and that after the release of “Top Gun,” recruitment which uses movie clips to convey inspira- of Naval aviators increased by 500 percent and sales tional messages. of Ray Ban sunglasses, bomber jackets and karaoke machines skyrocketed. develop a culture and environment that encompassed Tapping into the effect movies have on people is what the new generation was demanding.” what led DiGiammarino to start his company, Reel A self-proclaimed “movie guy,” DiGiammarino has Potential, which uses Hollywood movie clips to help a collection of more than 600 DVDs. He saw movies business leaders inspire, engage and communicate as something that everyone could relate to. Great Falls Studios Artists with employees in a short, entertaining and memo- “We started sending out theme based emails on a Exhibit at the Great Falls Library rable manner. weekly basis. An example of a theme could be cour- An award-winning senior executive for American age. I would then write up a short statement as to Mirrors framed in clay, quilts, the board and chair of the GFS Express Financial Advisors, he moved to Great Falls why being courageous was so important. Then, we’d photographs, oils, watercolors, Exhibits Committee says, “The in 1992, taking over a market that was ranked 173 attach a movie clip that supported that theme. I mixed media, abstracts quite Great Falls Studios member out of 176 regions. During his first year, he led his would ask people to write down the most courageous large, prints very small and show is an opportunity to see team to number one, and they maintained that rank- moment in their lives, and if they wanted to, feel much in between: 36 pieces by the talents of neighbors and ing for over two decades. free to send their story my way,” he said. “What was 23 artists, including several friends in our community. From amazing is that most of the stories had nothing to do new to Great Falls Studios realistic images in photos and IN THE PROCESS, DiGiammarino saw the scope with business. They were mostly personal in nature. (GFS), are on exhibit at the paintings to abstract colors of the business expand rapidly. Over a six-year pe- They were stories that happened in people’s every- Great Falls Community Library studies, there is something for riod, he went from one office to more than 200, from day lives. They were incredibly emotional and com- in the Large Community Meet- everyone.” 32 employees to more than 1,600 and from three pelling.” ing Room, 9830 Georgetown GFS invites all to the artists’ leaders reporting to him to over 120. But the growth He found his employees responded very well to Pike, Great Falls through June reception at the Great Falls came with challenges. this: He started getting 200 to 300 responses back a 2013. GFS members, artists Community Library, Large Com- “When you have one office, it’s easier to lead. You week. working and living in Great munity Meeting Room, 9830 can see people’s faces and know when they’re hav- DiGiammarino, with approval from the writer, Falls, number 113. The village Georgetown Pike, Thursday, ing a good day or a bad day. You know when people would choose a story a week to send out to the rest is increasingly known for its June 27, 7-9 p.m. need some direction, some motivation or just some- of the organization. He says that sharing helped build cottage industry of artisans Check out a book and see the one to talk to,” he said. “But as we grew, our leading a culture where people started to understand and working in individual studios show, during regular library indicators started to show some cracks and we knew believe in one another. and three group studios on sce- hours: http:// that if we wanted to continue our success, we needed The numbers eventually led American Express to nic roads in Great Falls. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/li- to get creative to ensure best efforts from everyone.” see if DiGiammarino’s success could be replicated, Cindy Grisdela, member of brary/branches/gf/. Not wanting to throw away the results and the and soon he was on the road, speaking throughout goodwill that took him years to build, DiGiammarino the country. After one speaking gig in Las Vegas, went on a quest to understand what made people where he used a number of movie clips about leav- tick, adjusting his strategy based on those findings. ing a legacy, a woman came up to him and told him “I learned that the average attention span was that she experienced the entire gamut of emotions shrinking. We now start losing people after 17 sec- during the talk. She said that she’d never forget the onds. The days of the three-hour meeting are gone. presentation. Silvia Gonzalez I learned that most generations these days like to be “That’s when I realized I may have stumbled on Roman’s entertained, and they prefer short video versus white something big. As soon as I got home I started call- photograph boards, Power Points and boring emails,” he said. ing the Hollywood movie studios to see if we could captures a “We also wanted to know what people wanted to partner together to try to change the world. The ne- corner of “Sion stand for as an organization. What would make our gotiations lasted more than nine years,” he said. “I Chapel Door.” employees proud to come to work every day? What finally got a call from Universal Studios, and in 2010, were our collective values and principles? Together, Reel Potential became the first company in the his- our employees built a list of over 200 themes. Some tory of Hollywood to gain legal access to movie clips of the top ones included service, ethics, persever- for business-to-business purposes. This was a mas- ance, honesty, principle based decision-making, hope sive coup.” and fun. My task was to figure out a way to take what I learned and the feedback we received and See Memorable, Page 13 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2013 ❖ 3 News

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Langley senior Bryan Even swings at a pitch during one of the team’s Langley High School baseball player Bryan Even tries to tag a base games this season. Even will go on to play Division II baseball next runner during one of the Saxons’ game this season. season at St. Anselm in New Hampshire. Growing up With Baseball in Great Falls sir, yes sir.’ I knew that if a ball was in play, Langley senior Bryan Even to play Division II baseball next year. I could trust the defense enough to get the By Alex McVeigh would be there at the end of our parade, share of memorable moments. He started outs, so I just had to pitch to each batter. The Connection giving us high fives and giving us something off his junior year with a grand slam, his And once our offense got us a few runs, I to look up to,” Even said. “I used to look up first hit of the year. was good to go.” rowing up in Great Falls, Lan- to them every year, they were my inspira- He also went out on top, capping his high Varsity coach Kevin Healy says he noticed gley High School senior Bryan tion when I played, because that’s what I school with a 5-0 record as a senior start- Even come into his senior year with a spe- GEven found his second home on wanted to become.” ing pitcher, as well as one save. cial focus. the diamond. He started his ca- Eventually he moved from Forestville El- “I came into my senior year knowing that “He’s always been a very hardworking, reer with Great Falls Little League, where ementary School to Cooper Middle School I was expected to take a leadership role with personable and coachable player, and he he found inspiration every opening day to Langley, where he was able to don the the team, and I wanted that to start on the spent his senior season as a great presence from the members of the Langley Saxons green and gold for the Saxons. mound,” he said. “Coach would come up to on the team, during practices, during varsity team. me as I went out there, and would say ‘Even, games, he wanted to be the one to set the “Every opening day the Langley players ON THE FIELD, Even has had his fair let’s hold them here’ and I would go ‘Yes See Baseball, Page 15

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movies and music with an Ameri- /The Connection — Freshman Katherine Carris can theme. Taking the Western Japanese MaplesMaples theme to a new level, Matt Cooley, “It was wonderful to play Western JapaneseJapanese MaplesMaples themed music and watch the seniors Alex Blankinship and Jonathan receive a tribute.” Grow surprised everyone with —Freshman Minh Pham 30% OFFOFF their rendition of a popular Beach 30% OFF “It was definitely a memorable Boys song played on string basses. evening of music.” OverOver 200200200 VarietiesVarietiesVarieties Not to be outdone, the senior class Freshman Maria McQuade —Freshmen Dan Englund and performed their senior song, re- shows off her cowgirl gear David Fraley ceiving a standing ovation. at the Langley Orchestra Cellist and singer-songwriter Western Concert. —Swetha Ramesh Citrus,Citrus, FruitFruit Trees,Trees, 25%25% OffOff Camille Thornton played guitar while singing her original song, and John Williams’ “The Cow- Musicians were attired in West- BlueberriesBlueberries AllAll HostasHostas “Last Train to Nashville.” Pianists boys.” The Festive Orchestra pre- ern wear and other costumes evok- & Herbs Paul Li and Theron Masters were sented Hofeldt’s “Hoedown” from ing American heritage and the set- & Herbs overoverover 150150150 varietiesvarieties featured in Bolcom’s “The “The Speckled Hen” in honor of tling of the West. Unusual Serpent’s Kiss,” which brought to the conductor’s young daughter headwear included a horse head, Bulk Mulch, mind the music of Scott Joplin. who is raising a speckled hen, as worn by a senior violinist. The 25% Off The Symphonic Orchestra per- well as music from the film “Spirit: string bass trio clued the audience FREE Fill Playground formed music from iconic Western Stallion of the Cimarron.” into the title of their song by look- Early Blooming Chips & Compost movies: “The Good, the Bad and The Freshman Orchestra gave a ing like they were headed for a Shrubs & the Ugly” which featured guitar- stirring rendition of the famous California beach. 99 ists Charlie Wang and Justin “Hoedown” from “Rodeo” by Aaron The orchestra members are PerennialsPerennials $29. /cu. yd. Nguyen, “The Alamo,” and the Copland. Pianist Paul Li and harpist grateful for the support of the “Magnificent Seven.” The Philhar- Alyssa Katahara were featured along PTSA, parents, teachers, and spon- monic Orchestra played Johnny with the Freshman Orchestra in sors who made this full orchestra NewNew GuineaGuinea ImpatiensImpatiens Cash’s “Ghost Riders in the Sky” Kerr’s “The American Journey.” concert possible. 97¢97¢97¢ Langley High School Reg.Reg. priceprice $1.89$1.89 Orchestra musicians dressed in Western Celebrating our wear for the final 40th Anniversary 9023 Arlington Blvd., concert of the school Fairfax, Virginia year. From left: 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Sophomores Sara 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Zahir, viola; Allison Maebius, violin; and 703-573-5025 Elizabeth Chiu, Open 7 days a week violin. Visit our new Web site: Follow us: ➠www.cravensnursery.com Photo by Chi Pham

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THURSDAY/JUNE 13 How To Use Creative Writing for Daily Clarity and Focus. 10 a.m.- noon, at The Women’s Center, 127 Park St. N.E., Vienna. Through this experiential and hands-on workshop, learn how to identify triggers and roadblocks that throw you off center, as well as tools to develop a daily writing practice that will support you in your efforts to be clear on what you want and help you achieve your goals. $35, $25 for members. 703- 281-2657 ext. 276 or www.thewomenscenter.org.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2013 ❖ 9 HomeLifeStyle “Let us help you Re-imagine your Home” Designing a Attractive Colorful World Access What we do: Design / Build Local interior design Front elevation experts offer suggestions universal design for choosing paint colors solution is both for one’s home. functional and architecturally By Marilyn Campbell The Connection appropriate. HIS IS AKE hoosing paint for one’s home can be a T “J ” Jake is looking for forever friends and a for-

daunting task. Colors often look differ- Photo by By John Byrd ever home. He’s only 4 years old, housebro- ent on paint chips and fan decks than they C ken, 13 pounds and has a black and tan do on interior walls. What are some of n many respects, well-ex- The Cassidy family has occupied the ranch on a corner lot short hair coat. He was given up when his the secrets to making the right choices? Local inte- ecuted universal design for 15 years; owing to site challenges, most of the contrac- Angie Seckinger I owner could no longer care for him. This lit- rior designers offer suggestions. speaks to the hope that a bet- tors they originally approached with their access require- tle guy did nothing wrong but wonders Jean P. Freeman, professor of interior design at ter world is not only possible, but ments declined the assignment. where his family has gone. He would love to Marymount University, says considering a room’s within our grasp. Certainly the in- join another family and give them all his lighting is a good starting point. “What is the lighting tention is to include people with love. Send in your application soon so in the room, sunlight from the exterior [and] over- challenged mobility. And it follows Details itself. The plan called for a path- Jake’s lonely days can be filled with friend- head lighting?” she asks. “The amount of light would that a good universal design solu- Russ Glickman periodically offers way in which Chris Cassidy could ship, love and a new bed assist in determining how dark or light the walls could Interior designer Marika Meyer believes tion can be an enhancement not workshops of accessible living and easily get from the front door to a to share. Little Tyke Aging-In-Place topics. Visit be. To brighten the room obviously lighter colors are homeowners should decide on the energy just for one person, but for every- www.GlickmanDesignBuild.com or call waiting school bus at the foot of Looking for Love! preferred; but to add excitement bright colors with and tone they want to create in a room one. 301-444-4663. the driveway one level below. Since HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY enough light would be a great choice.” before choosing a paint color. Meyer se- “The thinking in our culture has the existing downward path con- Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS Before painting an entire room, look at the paint lected soft hues to create a warm feel in really evolved on this issue,” said didn’t know what they were doing, sisted of a series of staircases and Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org samples in a variety of lighting conditions, advises this McLean library. accessibility design specialist Russ or just turned us down outright. walk-ways built along a rapidly- Hope Hassell, specialty designer at Sun Design in Glickman. “It is much more com- That’s when I recognized that the deteriorating brick retaining wall, Burke. “Natural light has a tendency to wash out col- terior too complex. Keep it simple. Also remember mon today to find a special needs kind of solution wanted was still the feasibility issues seemed daunt- ors that otherwise look good in artificial light,” she there are many colors in a space, not just the paint mobility solution so perfectly ratio- considered pretty specialized.” ing. said. “Always look at the paint sample throughout the colors. Don’t forget to consider the color of the floor nalized that the improvement ex- Enter Russ Glickman, president “Of course, there was an obvious day so you can see what it looks like in morning sun as one of the colors in the room.” tends beyond how the house works of Glickman Design Build. What is site preparation component,” versus afternoon sun versus at night when there is no Test before buying is another suggestion that to how it looks.” particularly “specialized” about Glickman said. “We had to cultivate natural light in the space.” Hergenrather offers. “Always site test colors. Manu- Of course, as a practical matter, services provided by the veteran the grade so that the scooter can Artificial light also impacts the way paint looks in a facturers have sample pots for this purpose,” she said. finding a skilled change-agent who remodeler is that he’s learned negotiate it without difficulty. This room. “Fluorescent light can make a cream or beige “Put the colors on your walls in several different places gets the vision can be difficult. Just much of his craft by care-giving for entailed a certain amount of earth- paint take on a yellow hue,” said Hassell. “Other col- and live with them for a few days before making the ask Grace Cassidy. his own son, Michael, who was moving and re-compaction, which ors that are in the space are also a huge factor when final decision.” The Cassidy family has occupied born with cerebral palsy, and is also we secured with a two-part retain- selecting a paint. Colors can often enhance and af- a two-level brick ranch near Lake a college student living at home ing wall system that now figures fect the paint around them. Make sure to apply small WHAT ARE THE CURRENT TRENDS in paint Accotink for 15 years. Son Chris, with his parents. into the new landscaping plan.” areas of paint near the different colors in the room, colors? “For interiors, I’m using a lot of grays,” said who is now a graduate student at “I have been designing and re- The newly paved side walkway whether it is the trim around the door or the wood Meyer. “Previously, for more than a decade, beiges American University, was diag- modeling homes for over 30 years,” extends some 90 feet from the stain of the floor or cabinetry.” were popular, but now gray tones are in. Taupes are nosed with muscular dystrophy Glickman said. “About 15 years ago front door to the driveway, never Marika Meyer of Marika Meyer Interiors in Bethesda also popular right now in terms of paint colors.” when he was not quite 3 years old, I really immersed myself in mas- rising faster than one inch per foot. encourages homeowners to consider the mood that Hassel said, “We are experiencing that people are and shortly thereafter the family tering about a dozen special-needs The space-constricted former they’d like to create in a room when selecting paint. starting to be more adventurous with bright colors moved to the pretty ranch on a building technologies. It’s an evolv- front porch has been replaced by “It’s important to figure out the overall feel of the that make a statement. Whether it is painting one corner lot with a sloping hill. A sec- ing discipline that includes some an L-shaped veranda that wraps space, such as warm or cool,” she said. “What kind of wall a peacock green for an accent in a living room ond child was born. Life went on, very particular applications.” the home’s northwest corner as it energy do you want to get out of a space? For ex- or painting the front door a flame orange, bright, satu- hampered only by occasional Glickman’s search eventually led segues to the new outdoor grilling ample, family rooms often have a lot of energy and rated colors are being used on the inside and outside struggles in moving Chris’ scooter to certifications in Aging in Place deck. therefore, people tend to use brighter colors. In the of homes.” as he got older. Gradually, Chris’s (CAPS), Environmental Access Surrounded by matures trees living room, consider a softer palette for a retreat- Freeman said that intensity in color is popular now. natural drive to independence be- (CEAC) and Green Building and recently completed landscap- type setting. Deciding on a room’s energy and tone “Bright colors with flare or pastels that seem to rep- came a factor. To help him get from (GACP). For Cassidy, though, the ing, the new outdoor space is el- are good starting points.” resent ice cream colors are all part of the current the front of the house to sidewalk, important difference was that egant and private. Susan Hergenrather, assistant professor of interior trends,” she said. “Neither should be dull, but both for instance, the family deployed Glickman came forward with ideas. To assure traction and durabil- design at Marymount University agrees that paint should be more intense. Pick up the colors of your a fold-out ramp, which they re- “Russ showed us how we could ity, Glickman specified Fiberon colors help create a room’s mood. “Think about the favorite piece of upholstery and see the types being folded and removed at the end of re-design the home’s front eleva- decking. For atmosphere, the rail- different mood of a red room versus a blue room,” played, one against the other. Opposites do attract in the day. tion so that it would not only help ing caps are fitted with Azek night she said. “Most people have a palette that they are colors and everyday life.” As Chris became more accus- Chris, but also create an outdoor lighting — which creates a pretty instinctively drawn to, for example violet and yellow For those with historic homes who want to recre- tomed to going places, the Cassidys family place and enhance our curb effect on a warm night when the green. Look at the colors you already have in your ate the hues of a forgone era, designers say that many stepped up their search for ways appeal. That intrigued all of us,” family gathers for a cook-out. home and build your palettes around the things that manufactures now have palettes that replicate his- to appropriately retrofit the house Grace Cassidy said. “I began to see “But the greatest pleasure for me you love whether it is your favorite sofa or your toric colors. “I particularly like Farrow and Ball but itself. that there wasn’t any reason why is how well this works for Chris,” mother’s antique carpet.” they are expensive,” said Hergenrather. “However, “Finding someone who under- a universal design solution has to Grace said. “When I see him head- Hergenrather also suggests simplicity. “Always use with paint, as with anything, you get what you pay stood our range of requirements look like it was created for handi- ing off for school, or coming up the a color scheme. For example, complimentary colors for. If red is a favorite of yours use a high quality turned out to be a real problem,” capped needs.” hill on his own, it’s the complete work well for almost everyone,” she said. “Pick up a paint such as Benjamin Moore Aura ... great stuff that Cassidy said. “The contractors we That said, the most evident dif- fulfillment of everything we’d color wheel and use it. Too many colors make an in- really covers.” discussed our needs with either ficulties were inherent to the site hoped for.”

10 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2013 ❖ 11 Local REAL ESTATE Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection In April 2013, 23 Great Falls homes sold between $4,100,000-$410,299 and 106 homes sold between $2,350,000-$182,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area. April, 2013 Top Sales in Great Falls and McLean

2 10005 Windy Hollow Road, Great Falls — $3,300,000

4 7029 Elizabeth Drive, McLean — $2,306,104

6 1251 Kurtz Road, McLean — $2,100,000

8 7000 Benjamin Street, McLean — 7 7203 Warbler Lane, McLean — $2,025,000 $2,100,000 1 Address ...... BR . FB . HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 505 INNSBRUCK AVE ...... 6 ... 5 ... 4 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $4,100,000 .... Detached ...... 5.06 ...... INNSBRUCK ...... 04/26/13

2 10005 WINDY HOLLOW RD ...... 5 ... 6 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $3,300,000 .... Detached ...... 1.72 ...... FALCON RIDGE ...... 04/05/13

3 8146 OLD DOMINION DR ...... 5 ... 6 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,350,000 .... Detached ...... 1.75 ...... VISTA WOODS ...... 04/05/13

4 7029 ELIZABETH DR ...... 6 ... 6 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,306,104 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... HANSBOROUGH ...... 04/08/13

5 1139 TOWLSTON RD ...... 6 ... 6 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,120,000 .... Detached ...... 2.00 ...... TOWLSTON ...... 04/18/13 5 8 3 6 1251 KURTZ RD ...... 6 ... 6 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,100,000 .... Detached ...... 0.41 ...... SALONA VILLAGE ...... 04/04/13 7 7 7203 WARBLER LN ...... 6 ... 5 ... 3 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,100,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... LANGLEY MANOR ...... 04/17/13 4 6 8 7000 BENJAMIN ST ...... 5 ... 6 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,025,000 .... Detached ...... 1.11 ...... LANGLEY FOREST ...... 04/30/13 Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of May 15, 2013. © Google Map data

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From Page 3 great decision that’s in alignment with cor- porate values. Our children have so much Today, DiGiammarino works with compa- talent and such a bright future … but in nies who are looking to help engage their today’s society, they have to be superb at employees to maximize their true talents. making decisions, especially when the boss He has thousands of theme-based movie isn’t around.” clips that are available to help clients com- This led DiGiammarino to branch out into municate in a way that connects to employ- Reel Potential University, which aims to re- ees. verse the downward trend of post-college Now that he’s tackled the business world, employment and salaries by using the movie DiGiammarino’s next target is the younger clips to incorporate life lessons and prin- generation. ciples that will prepare students to success- “In 2008, close to 55 percent of students fully enter the workforce. had a job upon graduation from college. By “The recent and future graduates will 2012, that number had dropped to 22 per- need more than just book smarts to lead,“ cent. A Rutgers study says that over the past he said. “They need to supplement their five years, 53 percent of college graduates classroom learnings with reality based, are unemployed or under employed, and memorable lessons which will give them the CNBC said that close to 38 percent of col- confidence, the knowledge and the wisdom lege grads are working in jobs that don’t that they’ll need to succeed.” require a college degree,” he said. “When I DiGiammarino says he still tries to watch started to research why this might be, sure a movie every day, and is constantly cata- the economy had something to do with it. loguing and taking notes of themes and sec- But, I also found that this current generations that could be applicable to Reel Po- tion of graduates are the first ones who had tential. ‘helicopter parents.’ These are parents who “I feel like with Reel Potential and RPU, made a majority of decisions for their chil- we can really help make a positive differ- dren when they were growing up. Research ence in the world, using movie clips to help The Owens family: Dad Jack (second from right) with, from left, his shows that this became really heightened people maximize every ounce of potential youngest son Eric, 15, wife Kathy and oldest son, Jeffery, 18. The Owens after 9/11, when we became even more they have in them,” he said. “It doesn’t mat- family has lived in Great Falls since May 2000. This picture was taken in protective than ever. Most employers today ter if it’s in the workplace, in the classroom Upperville, Va. where they took visiting family for Sunday brunch at the state that one of the top attributes that they or at home, sometimes we just need some- Hunter’s Head Tavern in August of 2012. are looking for is someone who can make a thing different, to help you tap into it.” Faith Notes

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St. Francis Episcopal Church, Assembly of God Disciples of Christ Smith Chapel United Methodist 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, Progressive & Welcoming Vienna Assembly of God Antioch Christian Church ... 571-434-9680 offers three Sunday services and a host ... 703-938-7736 ... 703-938-6753 Wesley United Methodist of musical, educational, outreach, and ST. ANNE’S Cristo Es Mi Refugio Episcopal ... 703-938-8700 Church of the Holy Comforter Non-Denominational fellowship ministries to enrich spiritual ...703-675-0144 EPISCOPAL ... 703-938-6521 Celebration Center growth. The services are: a 7:45 a.m. Baha’i CHURCH • Reston Baha’i Faith for Church of the Holy Cross for Spiritual Living worship service without music; 9 a.m. Northern Virginia ...... 703-698-6991 ... 703-560-2030 worship service, children’s chapel and 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 703-821-3345 St. Francis Episcopal Presbyterian children’s choirs; 10 a.m. Sunday school 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Baptist ... 703-759-2082 Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church and adult forum; and 11 a.m. worship Sunday school: preschool - grade 2 Global Mission Church Jehovah’s Witness ...703-560-6336 Music: grades 3 - 7 service with adult choir. 703-759-2082. ... 703-757-0877 Jehovah’s Witnesses Korean Central Presbyterian 10:25 a.m. Sunday School Grades 3 to 12 Peace Baptist Church ... 703-759-1579 ... 703-698-5577 Music 4 years to 2nd grade Lutheran Vienna Presbyterian Redeemer Lutheran Church, 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ... 703-560-8462 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean will Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church ... 703-938-9050 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service Quaker start their new summer schedule June ... 703-757-8134 ...703-938-2119 Nursery care provided at 9:00 a.m. service Cartersville Baptist Church ... Christ The King Lutheran Church Langley Hills Friends 23 with a 9 a.m. traditional service and ... 703-759-6068 ...703-442-8394 a 10:30 a.m. contemporary service. 703-255-7075 The Rev. James Papile, Rector Fellowship Baptist Church ... St. Athanasius Lutheran Church Seventh-Day Adventist Starting July 14 and continuing to Sept. The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson 703-385-8516 ...703-455-4003 Northern Virginia 1, the contemporary service will be held The Rev. Laura Cochran First Baptist Church Methodist Christian Fellowship at 9 a.m. and the traditional worship 703-437-6530 ... 703-938-8525 Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-242-9001 service will be at 10:30 a.m. www.stannes-reston.org The Light Mission Church ...... 703-759-3509 Vienna Seventh Day Adventists 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston 703-757-0877 Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-938-8383 Unitarian Universalist Congre- Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-3987 Unitarian Universalist gation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill ... 703-281-4400 The Vine Methodist Church Congregation of Fairfax Road, Oakton, offers a rich and unique New Union Baptist Church...... 703-573-5336 ... 703-281-4230 United Church of Christ Religious Exploration (RE) program for 703-281-2556 Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-938-3494 Emmaus United all children, from pre-K toddlers FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Church of the Brethern Oakton Church of the Brethern Great Falls United Methodist Church of Christ through high school seniors, emphasiz- ... 703-281-4411 ... 703-759-3705 …703-938-1555 ing exploration of all religious traditions 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW Catholic Oakton United Methodist Unity while developing a personal spiritual Our Lady of Good Counsel ...... 703-938-1233 Unity of Fairfax path. Registration for the RE program, VIENNA, VA 22180 703-938-2828 Vale United Methodist ... 703-281-1767 which offers classes on Saturday after- 703-938-8525 St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-620-2594 noons and Sunday mornings, is now ... 703-759-4555 open by calling 703-281-4230. [email protected] St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... www.fbcv.org 703-281-9100 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Charismatic New Song Church 1830 Kirby Road in McLean. The third SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Sunday service every month at 10:15 ... 703-698-9777 CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM Church of Christ a.m. allows children to play active roles Berea Church of Christ in the music and as greeters and ushers. MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM b ... 703-893-7040 Traditional services are every Sunday at b 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2013 ❖ 13 Entertainment lost (adj): 1. unable to find

Send announcements to the way. 2. not appreciated [email protected]. Deadline is Friday for the following week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. For or understood. 3. no longer additional listings, visit owned or known www.connectionnewspapers.com. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 12 Indigo Girls and Joan Baez. 8 p.m., at Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Since the late ’80s, Indigo Girls has released multiple platinum records, including Rites of Passage and Shaming of the Sun. Kicking off the evening is Joan Baez, winner of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. $28-$42. 1-877-965-3872 or http://www.wolftrap.org/ Filene_Center.aspx.

THURSDAY/JUNE 13 Strictly Painting 9. 7-9 p.m., at McLean Project for the Arts, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. A gallery talk “Alice’s Garden,” batik, by Carol Higgs, who will give a at the biennial juried painting demonstration of her methods on Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 exhibition featuring 28 artists p.m., at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W., Vienna. selected by Margaret Heiner, owner/ Helping Animals Find director of Georgetown’s Heiner Contemporary. 703-790- 5 p.m., at 717 Walker Road, Their Way Since 2001 1953 or www.mpaart.org. Great Falls. See the working Code 20: Proceed to studios of five local artists, Improv. 7-9 p.m., at the painting in different media and Old Firehouse Teen styles. 703-785-5784 or Center, 1440 Chain Bridge [email protected]. Road, McLean. Studio Rep, Wolf Trap’s 24th Annual Volunteers needed for adoption events, fostering, the only professional teen Louisiana Swamp Romp™. repertory company in the 2 p.m., at Filene Center, 1551 transportation, adoption center caretaking and more. McLean area, hosts an Trap Road, Vienna. The spirit of ongoing event where high New Orleans comes to the D.C. school students and adults area with musicians Marcia Ball, can watch comedy, join in Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Adopt/Donate/Volunteer improv games, perform at Playboys and Steve Riley & The an open mic and enjoy Mamou Playboys. $25. 1-877- entertainment from some 965-3872 or http:// www.lostdogandcatrescue.org of Washington’s best www.wolftrap.org/ improv groups. 703-744- Filene_Center.aspx. 9353 or http://bit.ly/ Fat Chance. 6:30 p.m., on 14Tgz52. Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Batik Demonstration. Ave. E, Vienna. The band plays 7:30 p.m., at Vienna Art classic rock covers. 703-255- Center, 115 Pleasant St., 6360 or www.viennava.gov/ OPEN HOUSES N.W., Vienna. Artist Carol index.aspx?NID=879. Higgs uses melted wax SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JUNE 15 & 16 resist and brilliant colors to paint semi-abstract MONDAY/JUNE 17 When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this images on fabric and Josh Krajcik. 8 p.m., at Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit paper. 703-319-3971 or Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. www.ViennaArtssociety.org. A sculpture of John Sonnier’s, who will E., Vienna. 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National..703-400-4892 Lips are Sealed.” The Psychedelic local artists, painting in different TUESDAY/JUNE 18 Furs, an English post-punk/new wave media and styles. 703-785-5784 or Melissa Etheridge and Eric Fairfax band perform as special guest. $25- [email protected]. Hutchinson. 8 p.m., at Filene 12524 Chronical Dr...... $939,000..Sun 1-4...... Jim Shirey...... McEnearney..202-607-6534 $42. 1-877-965-3872 or http:// Claude Moore Colonial Farm Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. www.wolftrap.org/ Wheat Harvest. 1-4 p.m., at 6310 Melissa Etheridge, a two-time Franconia/Kingstowne Filene_Center.aspx. Georgetown Pike, McLean. Watch Grammy Award winner, comes to 6617 The Parkway...... $463,000..Sun 1-4...... Star Morrad..Keller Williams..703-447-2028 farmers cut grain and then join in perform hits like, “Ain’t It Heavy” and and bind and stack the crop; lend a “Come to My Window.” Eric Great Falls FRIDAY/JUNE 14 hand churning butter; and learn how Hutchinson also performs. $35-$65. 1027 Timbercreek Trl...... $1,699,000..Sun 1-4...... Bill Hoffman..Keller Williams..703-309-2205 Four Star Combo. 6:30 p.m., on to make wheat bread. $2-$3. 1-877-965-3872 or http:// 10613 Springvale Ct...... $849,000..Sun 1-4...... Star Morrad..Keller Williams..703-447-2028 Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. www.1771.org. www.wolftrap.org/ 1156 Riva Ridge...... Call Agent..Sun 1-4...Carol Ellickson...... Weichert..703-862-2135 E, Vienna. Four Star Combo plays Bill Cosby. 8 p.m., at Filene Center, Filene_Center.aspx. 1950’s rock, with Honky Tonk. 703- 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. A recipient Herndon 255-6360 or www.viennava.gov/ of nine Grammys, nine Emmys, the WEDNESDAY/JUNE 19 13666 Saint Johns Wood Pl..$439,000..Sun 1-4..Billy Thompson..Samson Props..703-409-0340 index.aspx?NID=879. Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Celtic Woman. 8 p.m., at Filene Lifetime Achievement Award, Cosby Juanes. 8 p.m., at Filene Center, 1551 Lorton Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. provides clean, family-friendly humor Trap Road, Vienna. Colombian-born 5705 River Dr...... $1,158,000..Sun 1-4...Daniel Pierson...... McEnearney..703-795-9367 Celtic Woman, comprised of Chloë through his standup act. $25-$42. 1- Juanes built his musical appeal Agnew, Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden 877-965-3872 or http:// through Spanish-language songs Oak Hill and Máiréad Nesbitt, returns with www.wolftrap.org/ featuring themes of peace and love, 3010 Emerald Chase Dr ...... $595,000..Sun 1-4....Debbie Tencza...Long & Foster..703-597-4667 their take on modern and traditional Filene_Center.aspx. including “La Camisa Negra.” $25- songs. $25-$55. 1-877-965-3872 or $48. 1-877-965-3872 or http:// Reston http://www.wolftrap.org/ www.wolftrap.org/ Filene_Center.aspx. SUNDAY/JUNE 16 Filene_Center.aspx. 11500 Fairway Dr #506...... $395,000..Sun 1-4...... Peter Burke...Long & Foster..703-786-3334 Father’s Day Ice Cream Social. Vienna Noon, at Antioch Christian Church, SATURDAY/JUNE 15 1860 Beulah Road, Vienna. Every THURSDAY/JUNE 20 1622 Lozano Dr...... $729,000..Sun 1-4...... Dane Work...... 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Craig Sterbutzel Craig Runner-up The Madison boys’ lacrosse team entered Saturday’s June 8 state championship game against Chantilly riding a 14-game winning streak. /The Connection The Warhawks fell short of taking home the banner that would have come with No. 15. Chantilly defeated Madison 9-5 on June 8 at Westfield High School, meaning the Warhawks finished state runner-up. Madison ended the season The Madison girls’ lacrosse team celebrates winning Madison’s Ellie Bentley shoots during the state cham- with an 18-6 record and won Liberty the 2013 state championship on June 8. pionship game against Langley on June 8. District and Northern Region cham- pionships. The Warhawks defeated Chantilly 7-6 in the regional champi- Langley Girls’ Lax Finishes State Runner-up onship game on May 24.

Sweeney netted two more goals. Oakton Baseball Saxons fall to Momentum, seemingly against Warhawks for fourth all odds, turned again in the Sax- Falls in ons’ favor when senior Rachel time in 2013. Wagner scored with under two State Semifinals minutes remaining and Condon The Oakton baseball team’s 2013 picked up a yellow card at the half- season ended with a 9-8 loss to By Andrew Miner time buzzer. As Madison was Hanover in the AAA state semifinals The Connection forced to start without one of their on Saturday, June 8, at Westfield High leaders to begin the second half, School. adison captured its second Sisson completed her hat trick 14 The Cougars had leads of 3-0 and Virginia girls’ lacrosse state seconds into the half. Senior 6-3, but Hanover took the lead for Mchampionship on June 8 Hayley Soutter’s goal made it a 9- good with a six-run fourth inning. with a 12-7 victory over the Carly Frederick and the Madison girls’ 6 game as Langley went on a 3-1 Oakton retired the first two Hanover Langley Saxons at Westfield High School. lacrosse team defeated Langley for the run. batters in the bottom of the fourth, The Warhawks’ fourth victory over the Sax- state title on June 8 at Westfield High The Saxons suffered a blow, but the next six Hawks batters reached ons this season was a low-scoring affair, un- School. however, when Soutter was forced base, including a three-run home run characteristic for Madison, which averaged to leave the game with 17:56 re- by catcher Keith Searles, who hit a pair 18 goals per game on the season and more remaining. maining when she received a red card. She of home runs during the game. than 20 during the state tournament. Kerrigan continued the offensive surge as originally received a yellow card on the play, “In the fourth inning, getting the The Langley defense might have had she worked through a double team, bested but it was changed to a red after a discus- two outs, we did everything right to something to do with that, as early pres- a stick check and bounced a ball that found sion between officials. that point and just kind of lost it sure by the Saxons contributed to Madison the back of the net. The Ohio State recruit Coach DeSomma said the red card was there,” Oakton head coach Justin Janis turnovers and drawing first blood with se- then found junior defender Rachel Brennan, “huge, it’s huge; [Soutter] is our top scorer, said. “… It got away from us a little nior Olivia Sisson’s goal with 21:58 remain- who bounced a shot past Saxon senior All- our playmaker, our All-American. … It hurt bit.” ing in the first half. By the time the Wash- Region goalie Erin Long. The Warhawks tremendously and we could have kept our Oakton senior outfielder Brett ington and Lee recruit put Langley ahead, held a three-goal advantage after sopho- comeback going.” Padula went 2 for 2 with a double, a it was 7:20 p.m., approximately 80 minutes more Kierra Sweeney scored off an eight- DeSomma said he “was not quite sure home run and five RBIs. His three-run after the scheduled start time. meter opportunity with 14:46 to play. how they changed it from a yellow to a red,” homer over the center-field fence gave The senior held her head high even after Kerrigan said being state champs was “an while coach Counts said it “was an unfor- the Cougars a 6-3 lead in the top of the loss in what Sisson described as a “re- amazing feeling … with a team that I love tunate way to end her season, but I think it the fourth inning. demption game,” because the Saxons knew so much.” She admitted that “sometimes was a deserved card and the call was right.” “Brett played great today,” Janis that they “could run with them, we could nerves got in the way, but we always come said. “Again, you’re happy to see a se- compete with them” before Madison together as a team and take a deep breath” THE EFFECTS were not immediate, yet nior be able to close out a career like “stepped up their intensity on offense and as they went back out and played their Langley did not score again until Sisson put that, especially a guy who has worked defense, competing all over the field.” game. away her fourth with under three minutes as hard as he has.” In the medal ceremony afterwards, Sisson Madison head coach Amanda Counts said to play. By then, the Warhawks had already Oakton second baseman Joey reminisced with her coach. her team “didn’t really change much about struck twice in a 15-second span as junior Bartosic finished 2 for 4. Freshman Richard DeSomma praised the senior’s the game plan. We knew we needed pos- Ellie Bentley and senior Erin Callahan third baseman Joe Rizzo went 2 for 2 intangibles: “I told her how proud I was of session to stay in control and take advan- scored with 7:16 and 7:01 left respectively. with a double. her in being captain this year, bringing to- tage of the 50-50 balls.” She continued: Sweeny added a goal in the final two The Cougars finished the season gether all the different personalities and “both teams’ defenses stepped it up a lot minutes and the Warhawks were crowned with a 21-6 record. Oakton won the leading the team on and off the field.” and we held back our offense to only take champions. Concorde District championship and the shots we wanted. … Defense wins cham- Langley won the draw control battle 13- finished Northern Region runner-up THE DELAYED START time seemed to be pionships.” 8 and had stout defense as Long made 11 to Lake Braddock. yet another advantage for the Saxons, who With seven minutes left in the first, Sisson saves. The Saxons, though, could not over- “I’m very proud of our guys,” Janis lost to the Warhawks 16-11 in the regular cut the deficit in half. Madison responded come the turnovers and Soutter’s red card; said. “… They fought hard for every season, 17-9 in the Liberty District champi- with consecutive eight-meter goals by mental miscues that needed to be avoided single inning, every single pitch this onship game, and 19-10 in the Northern Condon, and then senior Carly Frederick, in order to win the state title. Madison, in entire year.” Region final. The Warhawks, however, re- who spun out of a triple team and fired the the end, was able to respond to early ad- sponded to Sisson’s first goal with four sphere of rubber into the upper shelf, forced versity and knocked off Langley for the —Jon Roetman straight, starting when junior Katie Kerrigan a timeout from Saxon coach Richard fourth time this season with the last one found fellow junior Alex Condon with 20:44 DeSomma. Afterward, Kerrigan and being the most important and rewarding.

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