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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competitors. Run, Throw or Dive and Use Your Brain in NVSO Northern Virginia Senior Olympics returns Sept. 15. By Shirley Ruhe years-old , Toftoy has been competing in events this year include beach ball wallyball, Alexandria, Falls Church or Fairfax or the The Connection NVSO for many years. His current favorite canasta and croquet. counties of Arlington, Loudoun, Fairfax, event is pickleball which is says is a national Events will be held at 29 different parks, Fauquier, or Prince William. Most com- nly $13 registers you in the favorite. This year NVSO begins Saturday, recreation centers and sports courts includ- petitions are held by age group and di- Northern Virginia Senior Sept. 15 with the opening ceremony at 9 ing Fairfax Senior Center-Green Acres, Tho- vided between men and women. OOlympics (NVSO) unless a.m. followed by track, rowing and diving mas Jefferson Community Center, Wakefield Registration ends postmarked Aug. 31 you compete in 13 differ- events. NVSO ends Sept. 26 with pickleball, District Park, Northern Virginia Badminton for regular mail and Sept. 3 for online ent categories like Charles Toftoy. At $2 yo-yo and bunko. In between there is ev- Club, The Jefferson, Prince William Golf registration at www.nsvo.us. for each event, it costs him $39 for reg- erything from softball hit and throw, tennis Course, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Volunteers are also welcomed. To vol- istration plus event participation. Several doubles, swimming and track events, mini- Participants are required to be 50 years unteer at at event, call RSVP at 703-403- events require additional fees. At 83- javelin, volleyball and cornhole toss. New old or older and to reside in the cities of 5360 or email [email protected]. Arlington Author Christina June at One More Page

where You Want to Be,” What was your first Discussing her came out earlier this year published work? Event Details and is a retelling of Little Did it take a long Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling writing process. author, in conversation with Christina June Red Riding Hood, set in time to get pub- Aug. 31, Friday 7-8 p.m. New York. June is excited lished? One More Page Books By Teresa Carandang to share her third book, My debut, “It Started 2200 N Westmoreland St, Arlington, VA 22213 The Connection “No Place Like Here,” Photo by Hannah Bjorndal With Goodbye,” came out which is in set in a place in 2017. It’s a modern to help frame them. “Everywhere You Want rlington resident and author Chris- inspired by Airlie, a farm spin on Cinderella. In To Be” was inspired by Little Red Riding Atina June will be in conversation situated in the country- terms of wait time, I Hood, and I loved swapping the dark forest with Sandhya Menon on Aug. 31, 7 side in Warrenton. It will think I’m middle of the for the skyscrapers of New York City. I like p.m. at One More Page Bookstore. Both be available May 21, road. I went from writ- fairy tales because they’re timeless and it’s June and Menon are writers of contempo- 2019. ing the book to landing fun to put my own spin on the familiar. rary fiction for young adults. The author June shared how her an agent to securing a What is your writing process like? discussion will be led by June who plans to writing career started, book deal to publication Because I’m a full-time school counselor, ask Menon about her “process, research her writing process, her in just over three years. a mom, a wife and an adult, my time is lim- she’s done for her books, and how life has inspirations, what she Christina June. I know a lot of people ited, so I do my best to be efficient. Though changed for her since being published.” considers the most ro- who had much longer my process has changed over time, I tend Menon will be signing her latest roman- mantic spot in Arlington and more in the journeys than I did, and a few lucky ones to write a detailed synopsis first, which en- tic comedy, “From Twinkle with Love.” Her following interview. who got deals right away. Publishing takes ables me to write a clean first draft and earlier book, “When Dimple Met Rishi,” Why and when did you start writ- patience. avoid big revisions. I work out a lot of what made it to the New York Times bestseller ing your books? What inspired you to use fairy I want to write — both plot and characters list in 2017 to glowing reviews. It was about I write a lot in my day job, but it isn’t tales as the framework of your — in the shower, when driving, or when two Indian American teen-agers whose especially creative. stories? working out. I always listen to music while families wanted to arrange a traditional In the fall of 2012, I was feeling itchy to I saw an abandoned dress shoe on the writing; every book gets its own playlist. marriage for them. create and decided to dive into National sidewalk and immediately knew I wanted What is the best part of being an June writes books inspired by fairy tales. Novel Writing Month, which happens ev- to write something inspired by Cinderella. author? Her first book, “It Started with Goodbye,” ery November, with the goal of writing a When it became clear that other characters Connecting with readers is my favorite. is set in Arlington and is a modern take on 50,000 word novel. I managed to do it and from “It Started With Goodbye” had stories I’m so grateful to all the librarians and Cinderella. June’s second book, “Every- never looked back. to tell, I looked for original source material See Author, Page 10 2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected]

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Dawn redwood Aug. 21-24 going, going, gone. Not Just a Tree; A Precedent Failure to save the dawn redwood: Lack of power or lack of political will?

By Shirley Ruhe the largest of its species in Virginia. The Connection Conflicting interests and differ- ing interpretations of laws and he Heritage dawn red- regulations left the tree in the wood on N. Ohio middle for several months with the TStreet lost its battle to dawn redwood caught in a Catch developers. The desire 22. Development plans filed with to protect the diminishing tree Arlington County become public canopy in Arlington came to a documents once they are ap- head in the current struggle be- proved. But by the time they were tween Richmond Custom Develop- approved it was too late to impact ers and local conservationists over the county’s and developer’s ac- the fate of a 114-foot high Cham- tions. pion dawn redwood tree located Defenders of the tree argue that at 3260 N. Ohio Street in a Re- the location of the tree in a Re- source Protected Area (RPA.) source Protected Area gives it pro- On Aug. 21 the tree removal tection. An RPA includes streams, truck slowly and methodically be- rivers and other water bodies and gan slicing off the limbs of the environmentally sensitive lands dawn redwood. Neighbors gath- within 100 feet of these water re- ered to watch the demolition. sources. “Such a shame.” said Angela A letter sent by the County lington Tree Action Group (ATAG) est Master Plan and Natural Re- to provide for the proposed use of Dickey, a neighbor and activist for Board on Aug. 15 indicated: “Al- member, who examined the plans. sources Management Plan, both of development’.” preservation of the tree, “I felt like though the tree is in a Resource VIhstadt said, “Our response to which may include new adminis- In addition, he suggests that crying, and I think the tree was Protected Area, under Virginia law the FOIA request from a citizen trative tools to promote tree pres- with a minor adjustment the drive- crying too.º A horrible thing to and applicable county code provi- looking to know more about the ervation.” way could be rerouted to be far- happen to a living thing.” She said sions, the developer has consider- county’s process and ultimate de- In a series of email exchanges ther away from the dawn redwood it felt like an amputation. able rights as a property owner to cision to grant the developer’s per- beginning in late June with Rob- and not endanger it. Further that John Vihstadt, a member of the redevelop and subdivide the prop- mits was both hard to understand ert Sharpe, resident ombudsman “existing vegetation and trees shall County Board and the board’s rep- erty and in this instance to remove and incomplete.” and director of constituent ser- be preserved to the maximum ex- resentative to Parks and Recre- the tree.” Seymour said, “Obviously the vices, County Manager’s Office, tent practicable consistent with ation, said, “I share community John Seymour, president of the removal of the majestic dawn red- Roos explains that in his analysis the proposed use and develop- anxieties about the loss of such a Williamsburg Civic Association wood was a disappointment to the the dawn redwood tree (number ment permitted and in accordance marvelous tree.” within which the tree is located, neighbors and to the Williamsburg 973) is clearly in the RPA and is with the Virginia Erosion and Sedi- Back in March the owner-devel- was able to obtain documents on Civic Association as a whole …. I clearly marked for removal. It con- ment Control Handbook, current oper originally indicated he the N. Ohio property through a do take some comfort that the tinues, “The Chesapeake Bay Or- edition.” planned to subdivide the lot and Freedom of Information Act re- county’s response to the neighbor- dinance states in Sec 61-10A ‘that A response on July 27 indicates, build two new homes, cutting quest (FOIA) Seymour shared the hood included a reference to the land disturbance shall be limited “I suspect a lot hinges on what the down the dawn redwood, one of information with Bill Roos, an Ar- planned Update of the Urban For- to the area reasonably necessary See Not Just, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2018 ❖ 3 Opinion ArlingtonThe Connection

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com ‘To Protect All Young People’ @ArlConnection By Michael F. Burbidge An independent, locally owned weekly that words cannot sufficiently express my re- evil, the moral failings of priests, and at times newspaper delivered Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Arlington gret for the sins of Church leaders and priests a lack of courage and integrity on the part of to homes and businesses. who betrayed Christ and his people. No mat- bishops and other Church leaders. Priests and Published by Regarding the Pennsylvania grand jury report and ter how insufficient words may be, however, I bishops should not need policies to keep from Local Media Connection LLC allegations of sexual abuse in the Church, the following again convey my sincere apologies to victims committing immoral acts or to report heinous Letter to the Faithful was sent Aug. 21. 1606 King Street of abuse and reassure them, as well as the rest crimes to the authorities. We should need only Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ur Holy Father, Pope Francis, re- of the Catholic faithful in this Diocese, of my a well-formed conscience, a commitment to cently reminded us of the words desire to support you in every way possible. Jesus Christ, and fidelity to the promises of Free digital edition delivered to of the Apostle Paul: “If one mem- Additionally, I assure you that no priest cred- our vocation. With the Lord’s grace, we must your email box. Go to O ibly accused of child sexual abuse is, or ever strive to root out evil and work tirelessly to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe ber suffers, all suffer together with it” (1 Cor 12:26). With you, I share the will be, in active ministry in this Diocese. protect all young people as a matter of respect suffering of victims of sexual abuse on the part I was ordained a bishop in 2002, the same for their precious dignity as beloved children NEWS DEPARTMENT: of clergy, and the suffering of all who have lost year the Charter for the Protection of Children of God. When witnessing such failures, many [email protected] trust and confidence in leaders of our Church. and Young People was enacted to establish will naturally question their confidence and standards for reporting and investigating ac- trust in the Church. Please always remember Steven Mauren Upon hearing credible Editor Commentary and substantiated allega- cusations, as well as to help victims heal from that Christ is Head of the Church and that he 703-778-9415 tions of sexual abuse on the the trauma they experienced. As such, I have never fails us. While the Lord in his divinity [email protected] part of Archbishop always implemented these procedures works through his bishops and priests, at times Theodore McCarrick and the horrific accounts throughout my ministry as a bishop. Once they in their humanity fail to protect the flock, Jean Card again, I wish to assure you that in our Dio- even in the most disturbing ways. Please join Production Editor of the Pennsylvania grand jury report, includ- [email protected] ing the failure of Church leaders to protect cese, immediately upon receiving an accusa- me in praying for our priests, as in this trou- children, teenagers and young adults from tion of abuse, we report it to law enforcement. bling time they greatly appreciate the support Vernon Miles abuse, I, like you, felt tremendous anger and In addition, all evidence about each allegation you have shown. Reporter shame that such crimes occurred within our is assessed by our diocesan review board, com- I pray that, together, we will renew our faith 757-472-3435 [email protected] Church. posed of a majority of lay men and women who in Christ, who promises to be with us through I have had several opportunities to speak have expertise in areas that will assist with the periods of darkness and uncertainty. We call Eden Brown, Shirley Ruhe about these issues in recent days through state- process. upon his Divine Mercy and saving help as we Contributing Writers ments, homilies, a letter to priests, and Policies are essential, and they must continue seek healing, purification and transformation. [email protected] podcasts. (These are all available on the dioc- to be implemented and followed. This crisis, May Our Lord guide and protect his Church however, is not only about policies — it is about and his people, now and always. esan website.) 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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church collected these backpacks for the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing and prayed a blessing for them Aug. 26. Backpacks with a Blessing Faithful support of students. By Catherine Guiles The Connection

hen some children in Arlington go back to W Photo by the Rev. Elizabeth Fos school next month, they’ll bring more than notebooks and pencils. Their backpacks will have special tags attached, cour- tesy of churches that gave the backpacks — and the students wearing them — a blessing for the new year. “We thought it would be a fit- ting start to the school year for people to carry their faith into their daily life,” said the Rev. Ann s Barker, rector at St. John’s Episco- Cherrydale United Method- pal Church in Glencarlyn. Her con- ist Church will be handing gregation is holding its Blessing of out these backpack tags. the Backpacks on Sept. 9. faith beyond the walls of the Besides giving children — and church.” interested adults — pocket crosses The church will give out tags and tags saying “This backpack has reading “Blessed to be a Blessing.” been blessed by a congregation “We’ll talk about what it means that loves and supports this stu- to give blessings and receive bless- dent,” St. John’s will have parish- ings,” Magill said. ioners say a special prayer. A backpack blessing can also It’s “a request for God to bless reassure children, said the Rev. their time in school and to bless Elizabeth Foss, pastor of the use of their resources and [for Cherrydale United Methodist. students] to behave in a faithful “We have a number of children manner at school — be attentive,” who are worried about going to Barker said. school,” she said. The tags, which Backpack blessings have been say “Blessed are you” and quote around for several years but are a Matthew 5:12 (“Rejoice and be new ritual for some Arlington glad, for your reward is great in churches. Cherrydale United heaven”), along with congrega- Methodist Church and St. tional prayers, will let them know Michael’s Episcopal Church in that “our church community sup- Westover are holding their first ports them” and be “a reminder of ones on Sept. 2 and Sept. 9, re- God’s promises.” spectively. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church “It’s something I’ve done at other in Cherrydale held one blessing at churches in the past where I’ve its service Aug. 26 for the 29 back- served,” said the Rev. Beth Magill, packs it collected for the Arling- rector at St. Michael’s. “It’s an op- ton Partnership for Affordable portunity to invite children to ex- pand their imagination of their See Backpacks, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2018 ❖ 5 Entertainment Exploring the Complexities of ‘Passion’ Signature Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim musical set in 1860s Italy.

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ignature Theatre is presenting Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award- S winning Best Musical, “Passion,” now through Sept. 23. Set in 1860s Italy, this musical ignites a fiery love triangle when a handsome army captain is transferred to a remote military outpost and into the blinding infatuation of Fosca, the ailing cousin of his superior. Fosca’s long- ing draws him in as it threatens to upend Photo by Margot Schulman his career in a tangle of obsession, desire, Photo by Christopher Mueller Claybourne Elder (Giorgio) and madness, and above all, passion. Steffanie Leigh (Clara) and Claybourne Elder (Giorgio) star in “Passion” Steffanie Leigh (Clara) star in The show stars Natascia Diaz (“West Side at Signature Theatre. “Passion” at Signature Theatre. Story”), Claybourne Elder (“Sunday in the Park with George”) and Steffanie Leigh He said there have been a lot of miscon- Stephen Sondheim is a challenge and an He added: “This isn’t a traditional love (Broadway’s “War Paint” and “Mary ceptions about the piece. “It has become incredible gift at the same time.” story, maybe it’s not a ‘love story’ at all, Poppins”). known as the piece about the obsessive Claybourne Elder is playing the role of though it is told through the lens of love. Associate Artistic Director Matthew woman who stalks a man and I think that Giorgio, a soldier who is caught between The wonderful thing about this show is that Gardiner said Signature Theatre has a spe- is a profound oversimplification of the story. his love for Clara, a married woman, and it raises so many interesting questions about cial relationship with the work of Stephen This really is an examination of love and a woman he meets while on assignment, the nature of relationships.” Sondheim. the expectations that we as a society place Fosca. “We are the national leader in producing on love stories. I hope to challenge an “He is a bit lost in his life when the play Signature Theatre is presenting “Passion” his work and this will actually be our sec- audience’s expectations about love,” said starts and through the course of it he now through Sept. 23. Show times are Tues- ond production of ‘Passion,’” said Gardiner. Gardiner, who also directed “West Side learns about self-worth and how to be days through Sundays, with matinees on Sat- “The first production was directed by Sig- Story,” “Sunday in the Park with George,” compassionate,” he said. urdays and Sundays, at varying times. Spe- nature Theatre’s Artistic Director Eric and “Crazy for You.” He said the music was a challenge to cialty Nights include Discussion Night on Schaeffer and Eric approached me about He added: “This show is incredibly deli- accomplish. “It’s beautiful, complicated Sept. 12; Pride Night on Sept. 7; and Open directing it. I saw Eric’s production of ‘Pas- cate and all of the pieces have to be in or- and requires precision but also artistry. Captioning is Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. The venue is sion’ at the Sondheim Celebration. It was der to make sure that it is coming across Luckily, our music director Jon Kalbfleisch located at 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. hugely inspirational and a real defining the way Stephen Sondheim and (author) is an incredible guide and teacher through Call the Box Office at 703-820-9771 or visit moment for me as an artist.” James Lapine intended. Every musical by the process,” he said. www.sigtheatre.org. Calendar

Submit entertainment announcements Between, AAC Resident Artists Olivia www.onemorepagebooks.com. concrete, earth, masonry block, rock, episode magic series on Netflix at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- Tripp Morrow and Jen Noone explore Magician/Comedian Justin and sand. Only a small pickup truck “Magic for Humans.” In the series, endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. materiality and form. Visit Willman. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. At load or 3 cubic yards of material can Willman brings his skills as a Photos/artwork encouraged. arlingtonartscenter.org for more. Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, be accepted. Brush material is not magician to the strange and 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. accepted. misunderstood subcultures of summer, Willman premieres his six- Seashells Extravaganza. 10 a.m. and America, while incorporating his ONGOING THURDSAY/AUG. 30 episode magic series on Netflix 11 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature disarming demeanor into street Art Exhibit. Through Sept. 9 at Gallery “Being Mortal” Film Screening. “Magic for Humans.” In the series, Center, 3608 N. Military Road, magic and social experiments that Clarendon, 2800 Clarendon Blvd., 9:15 a.m. at Sunrise at Bluemont Willman brings his skills as a Arlington. Ages 9 to 12. Not going to will boggle the mind. $25. Visit Arlington. Gallery Clarendon has Park, 5900 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. magician to the strange and the beach this weekend? Get a taste ArlingtonDrafthouse.com. recently opened its doors as the Hot Breakfast and Networking from misunderstood subcultures of of the shore anyway. Dig for shark 8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Based on the America, while incorporating his teeth in the sand, create with newest professional art gallery SUNDAY/SEPT. 2 created by the Arlington Artists bestselling book by Dr. Atul disarming demeanor into street seashells and more. They’ll also start Alliance. Every month brings a fresh Gawande, this film explores the magic and social experiments that extra shells on their return journey to Magician/Comedian Justin exhibit and August features work by hopes of patients and families facing will boggle the mind. $25. Visit the ocean, by freeing them in the Willman. 7 p.m. at Arlington the gallery members. Call 571-312- terminal illness and their ArlingtonDrafthouse.com. creek. $5. Call 703-228-3403. Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 7813 or visit relationships with the doctors, nurses Partnering with Pollinators. 11 Columbia Pike, Arlington. This and family members who care for a.m.-noon at Glencarlyn Branch summer, Willman premieres his six- www.galleryclarendon.org for more. SATURDAY/SEPT. 1 Art Exhibit: “Open World” and them. Seating is limited. Call 703- Library, 300 S. Kensington St., episode magic series on Netflix “Within/Between.” Through Sept. 536-1060 or email Paper Shredding. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Arlington. Join Extension Master entitled “Magic for Humans.” In the 29, gallery hours at Arlington Arts Bluemontpark.sales@ Trades Center, 4300 29th St., South, Gardener volunteers in the Library’s series, Willman brings his skills as a Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. sunriseseniorliving.com to RSVP by Arlington. Free paper shredding is for Community Garden the first Saturday magician to the strange and Open World features eight Aug. 28. residents only (businesses are not of each month to learn about a misunderstood subcultures of contemporary artists and artist teams allowed). Limit of two boxes (no different sustainable gardening topic. America, while incorporating his larger than 18 in. x 11 in. x 10 in.), This month, EMGs will highlight disarming demeanor into street who engage in world-building FRIDAY/AUG. 31 through installation, video, digital or two paper bags per customer. attracting pollinators to the garden. magic and social experiments that media, sculpture, and collage. From Twinkle, With Love. 7 p.m. at Acceptable: paper (including staples, Call 703-228-6414 or email will boggle the mind. $25. Visit Features work by Rachel Frank, Jodie One More Page, 2200 N. paper clips), checks/checkbooks. [email protected]. ArlingtonDrafthouse.com. Mim Goodnough, Rachel Guardiola, Westmoreland St., #101 Arlington. Unacceptable: magazines, catalogs, Magician/Comedian Justin Sandhya Menon in conversation with credit cards, three-ring binders or Willman. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Azikiwe Mohammed, Nicholas MONDAY/SEPT. 3 O’Brien, Plakookee, Alissa D. Polan, Christina June as they discuss From phone book-sized material. Also an Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, and Stephanie J. Williams. In Within/ Twinkle, With Love. Call 703-300- inert materials drop-off, which 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. This AFAC Open House. At AFAC, 2708 S. 9746 or visit includes: asphalt, ceramic tile, summer, Willman premieres his six- Nelson St., Arlington. Take a tour of 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

AFAC’s newly renovated warehouse to [email protected] or call and food distribution headquarters 301-261-5747. and learn about AFAC’s programs. For times and to RSVP online: https:/ /afac.org/openhouse. WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 5 Netherlands Carillon Concerts: Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk. Edward M. Nassor. 2-4 p.m. at 8:30-11 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Barry Barnett Netherlands Carillon, Arlington. The Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, 50 bells of the Netherlands Carillon Arlington. Join members of the Keith, an hang in an open steel tower, a Northern Virginia Bird Club for one Alexandria symbol of Dutch regard for American or all of these informal walks through native and aid during and after World War II. Long Branch and Glencarlyn Park in Enjoy views of Washington, D.C., search of resident and migratory graduate of while guest artists play patriotic birds. Experienced and beginning T.C. Williams music, jazz, and pop. Bring a blanket birders welcomed. Bring binoculars having or folding chairs. Sunshades and and field guides if you have them. free-standing tents are allowed, but Call 703-228-6535. Free. #612948-A. (juried) solo stakes are not. Free. Call 703-235- Call 703-228-4747 or visit painting 1530 or visit www.nps.gov/gwmp/ registration.arlingtonva.us to exhibit at planyourvisit/ register. netherlandscarillon.htm for more. Garden Talk. 7 p.m. at Arlington Gallery Under- Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., ground in Arlington. Hear from local experts on Crystal City. TUESDAY/SEPT. 4 how to get the best out of a garden. Family Storytime. 10-10:30 a.m. at See the full schedule of topics at The Alcove, 19th and N. Moore afac.org/gardentalks. Solo Painting Exhibition streets, Arlington. Children of all ages can enjoy read-aloud stories, Featuring work by Barry Barnett Keith, a graduate of T.C. Williams and The University of Delaware Art School. Opening songs, rhymes, fingerplays and THURSDAY/SEPT. 6 reception, Friday, Sept. 7, 5-8 p.m. at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington. Call 301-518-9093. flannel boards. Programs will help Social Walk and Happy Hour. 6-8 them cultivate listening skills and p.m. Meets at benches at 962 S. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Arlington. Featuring five paintings by species diversity right here in develop an affinity for picture books, Wayne St., Arlington (across from Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. This David Carlson along with 10 Arlington? Work parties are held the library and the joy of reading. Bob & Edith’s Diner). Ending engaging program will be filled with photographs by Slobodan Mitrovic every month and are making a Families are encouraged to Location: BrickHaus Arlington, 2900 entertaining activities which may that explore details of Carlson’s work. difference with the return of ferns, participate together. Visit Columbia Pike. Explore Arlington include stories, special animal guests, Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday wildflowers and the animals that www.rosslynva.org/alcove. neighborhoods and what makes them games, songs and of course, S’mores. through Thursday, and 10 a.m.-6 depend on them to areas once Encore Choral. 1:45-3:15 p.m. unique. This month, WalkArlington is Register children and adults; children p.m. on Friday and Saturday. covered in destructive invasive rehearsal time. At Langston Brown checking out Columbia Pike. The must be accompanied by a registered Admission is free. Visit plants. Call 703-228-3403. Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper evening will conclude with a happy adult. $5. #612958-A. Call 703-228- www.marymount.edu/barrygallery. Rosslyn Jazz Fest. 1-7 p.m. at St., Arlington. Registration is open hour and social at BrickHaus 4747 or visit Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway, for the fall 2018 session of Encore Arlington. All ages welcome. Cash registration.arlingtonva.us to Arlington. Performers include: Cory Chorale of Langston Brown. Singers bar, bring cash or card with you to register. SATURDAY/SEPT. 8 Henry & The Funk Apostles; Orquesta age 55+ are invited to join. Fee is the event. Registration required at R.I.P. - Remove Invasive Plants. Akokan; True Loves; and Aztec Sun. $175 for weekly rehearsals, sheet bit.ly/PikeSocialWalk. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Gulf Branch Last year, this event drew more than music, practice CD, and SEPT. 7-OCT. 7 Nature Center, 3608 N. Military 10,000 music fans to the park for a performances. The Encore Chorale Exhibit: ‘Ingredients.’ At The Barry Road, Arlington. Adults, teens, and day of dynamic, free performances. repertoire includes traditional and FRIDAY/SEPT. 7 Gallery in the Reinsch Library at families ages 8 and up. Want to Come to hear live music performed secular holiday music. Email inquiry Slimy Animals Campfire. 7 - 8 p.m. Marymount, 2807 North Glebe Road, restore habitat and increase native by some of the biggest names in jazz

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homp on a fish sandwich, play basket- Cball with local first responders, dance to live Gospel music and get a free medical screening in the health truck — but not all at the same time — at Nauck Civic and Community Pride Day on Sept. 15. Nauck was founded in 1844 and this year will celebrate 174 years in Arlington. Each year the community gathers to celebrate its African-American heritage with hundreds of citizens, businesses, community partners, and friends and family. Historical photos and oral his- tories will recapture some of the favorite moments from the past. The event will take place at Drew Model School

File photo by Shirley Ruhe/The Connection and Community Center from 12-6 p.m. Children can jump in the moon bounce, grab a hotdog, head for the kid’s pavilion or join their parents at the variety of community booths with special fun handouts. At the other end of the age scale, the Nauck Centenarians will receive a special award. At 2 p.m. between the R&B and the Go-Go mu- sic will be a “Stop the Violence” community bas- ketball game featuring local players as well as members of the Arlington County Police, Sheriff and Fire Departments. Interested vendors should contact Kimberly Rob- erts ncarlington.org or 703-486-0058.

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and world music today. Plus, enjoy Lubber Run Amphitheater Lee Community and Senior Center, several bar areas serving wine and Foundation. Visit 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Join in beer, as well as a variety of favorite parks.arlingtonva.us for more. the launch of a new movie-themed local food trucks. Get involved and book club in partnership with Lee volunteer; sign up for one of two Senior Center. The first book shifts, 12-4 p.m. or 3-7 p.m. TUESDAY/SEPT. 11 selection is “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Volunteers for the last shift will get a Birding Trip. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meet by Truman Capote. After meeting at free drink. Visit www.rosslynva.org. vans at the Barcroft Sports & Fitness Lee Senior Center to discuss the Free Play Days. 1:30-3 p.m. at Gulf Center parking lot, 4200 S Four Mile novel, enjoy the film and discussion Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Run Drive, Arlington. Adults. Explore at the Westover Library the following Military Road, Arlington. Ages 5 to 9. the natural wetlands and cultivated Wednesday, Sept. 19. Call 703-228- Give kids unstructured time they can water plants at Kenilworth Park, 6327. Visit arlingtonva.libcal.com/ call their own. Children will love this stretching along the Anacostia River, event/4329270. chance to explore our woods, make for birds and blooms. Search for Garden Talk. 7 p.m. at Arlington mud pies, throw rocks in the creek wading migrants such as herons and Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., and just be free. Dress to get wet and egrets, as well as songbirds. This trip Arlington. Hear from local experts on dirty, and wear closed-toe shoes. Call covers a couple of miles of easy how to get the best out of a garden. 703-228-3403. Free. #612828-A. walking on trails and open See the full schedule of topics at Register at 703-228-4747 or boardwalks. Participants should dress afac.org/gardentalks. registration.arlingtonva.us. for the weather and bring binoculars, Wiggling Worms Campfire. 7-8 p.m. a bag lunch, drink and snacks for the at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 day. $33. #612848-A. Register at THURSDAY/SEPT. 13 N. Military Road, Arlington. This 703-228-4747 or Desegregating Arlington School engaging program will be filled with registration.arlingtonva.us. Sports. 7-8:30 p.m. at Reinsch entertaining activities that may Spider Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. at Library Auditorium, Marymount include stories, special animal guests, Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. University, 2807 N. Glebe Road, games, songs and of course, S’mores. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Arlington. Panel discussion featuring Register children and adults; children Families ages 2 and up. Register several of the athletes from must be accompanied by a registered children only. Come spin a web of Wakefield and Washington-Lee High adult. The whole family is invited to stories about our favorite eight- Schools who integrated Arlington join us at the Gulf Branch fire ring legged friends. Free. #612918-V. school sports. Moderated by former for lots of old-fashioned fun. $5. Register at 703-228-4747 or Pittsburgh Steeler (and two-time #612858-A.Register at 703-228-4747 registration.arlingtonva.us. Superbowl champ) and former W-L or registration.arlingtonva.us. Singers Wanted. At the United Baptist General, Reggie Harrison. Call 703- Church, 7100 Columbia Pike, 892-4204. Annandale. Wakefield Chorale is Deep Dive: Non-Avian Migrations. SUNDAY/SEPT. 9 looking for men and women who like 8-9 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Zig Zag The Magic Man. 11 a.m. at to sing. The chorale welcomes singers Center, 3608 N. Military Road, Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N. of all voice ranges. No audition is Arlington. Adults. Take a Deep Dive Columbus St., Arlington. Zig Zag the required. Rehearsals are held on into natural history that scratches Magic Man... the ever popular, most Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. beginning more than just the surface. Birds are sought after magistical laffinator of Sept. 11. Call 703-569-0214 or email not the only animals to migrate. Funmakers provides quality [email protected]. Discover the intricacies of migration professional children’s entertainment in fish, dragonflies, butterflies, and to be enjoyed by the whole family. even tiny water fleas. $5. #612848- Additional funding for this WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 12 D. Register at 703-228-4747 or performance was provided by the Reel Page Turners. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at registration.arlingtonva.us. 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News An escape from the 9-5 grind. ‘The Alcove’ Pops-Up in Rosslyn By Alexis Cheney and Senior Events Manager Sophie Barral The Connection to overcome the learning curve of building, permitting, and zoning a space on such a he Rosslyn Business Improve- short timeline.” ment District (“BID”) coordi- Yet the BID’s partners surmounted the Tnated a place-making miracle. challenges — on a pro bono basis — of In four weeks, the BID and its bringing The Alcove to life. DAVIS Construc- partners transformed two floors of empty tion and Capitol Drywall worked on the retail space in the JBG Smith-managed Cen- build-out. JBG Smith provided the use of tral Place into The Alcove, a chic yet cozy the space for the duration of the pop up. pop-up store and community center. With Streetsense helped with retail merchandis- two glass walls forming a corner on North ing. Gensler contributed structural design Moore Street and 19th Street North, natu- work. The Rosslyn BID decorated the inte- ral light streams into the space and illumi- rior space, including setting up a window nates potted plants, glossy white tables and display — complete with enormous pretzel chairs, and plush seats. Plus, The Alcove structures — which previews Heidelberg permanently hosts Carpe Librum, a used Pastry Shoppe’s appearance on Aug. 29 and bookstore whose proceeds benefit D.C.- 30. Linny Giffin, co-founder of The Lemon based non-profit Turning the Page. The non- Collective workshop space in D.C., also profit provides parents in D.C.’s Wards 7 and helped decorate — creating the rainbow The exterior and interior of The Alcove, a pop-up store and community 8 and Arlington with books and other home string art hanging from the ceiling. center. learning resources so they may support their Due to the successful collaboration of the children’s educational development. BID and its partners, The Alcove drew over work together.” nership librarian at Arlington Public Library, Creating the space did not come without 600 people on opening day. Burick said, In addition to its aesthetic appeal, the pro- organized several author talks. On Aug. 9, its challenges. Mary-Claire Burick, president “The BID could not have pulled off The Al- gramming at The Alcove attracts a steady author Roy Scranton appeared at The Al- of the Rosslyn BID, said, “The technical de- cove without the generous help of our part- stream of visitors. The Arlington Public Li- cove to discuss “We’re Doomed. Now tails of constructing The Alcove were quite ners who reiterated their love of the neigh- brary has been instrumental in planning What?,” which highlights crises of this era. difficult. We had to figure out how to tem- borhood and wish to give back to it.” Simi- events at The Alcove. Events include book Approximately 50 millennials and baby porarily cool the entire space and to coor- larly, Jason King, president and CEO of discussions with nationally-renowned au- boomers attended the talk, many of whom dinate the build-out so construction dust Turning the Page, said, “On opening day, I thors, family story time, yoga, DIY crafting, engaged in a dialogue about how to com- would not fly around while the muralist was struck by the strategic-ness of folks in manicures, workshops for businesses, and bat climate change. Fernandez said, painted.” She added, “It took a lot of tenac- Arlington. The Alcove confirms how much more. “Scranton was a good fit at The Alcove since ity from BID Vice President Santya Lanman can be achieved when community members Michelle Fernandez, program and part- See ‘The Alcove’, Page 10

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2018 ❖ 9 News Not Just a Tree From Page 3 ervation ordinance the county manager on behalf of County Attorney advises is reasonably necessary for the County Board may seek injunctive relief to en- the proposed use.” join a violation for a threatened violation of any pro- The county indicates they have discussed alterna- vision of this chapter. tive plans with the developer in an attempt to find a Residents wonder why he hasn’t done that. Norland solution to saving the tree. But “the developer could asks in a letter to the County Board dated Aug. 15, not identify a design that both provided for the sub- “Why is the board not using this authority?º Who or division of the property and preserved the Dawn what prevents you, our elected officials, from apply- Redwood (sic).” Although the Dawn Redwood (sic) ing the authority?”ºº will not be preserved, the approved development Vihstadt said, “The board has asked the county plan does protect multiple large trees on the back manager and county attorney to collaborate on a end of the property ....” public-facing document that will go into as much The response also indicates the developer will re- detail as possible in explaining the permitting pro- place the lost trees. cess, the county’s site analysis in the context of the Kit Norland, one of the founders of the Arlington Resource Protection Area (RPA) and the rationale for Tree Action Group, indicates that while this may the ultimate conclusion that the county could not sound good, the replacement trees are always small legally mandate that the dawn redwood be saved.” trees that take decades to grow back to the height That’s the nub of it. of the trees that were removed. Who decides the ultimate fate of these trees located The county indicates the developers have consid- on private property but within RPAs and on what erable rights while the conservationists indicate the basis? Residents are asking was it due to lack of po- tree is protected because it is located in a RPA. Ac- litical will or lack of power? cording to section 61-17 of the Chesapeake Bay Pres- And residents are worried it will happen again. Author Discusses Writing From Page 2 a big fan of walking around Old Town Alexandria, preferably with an ice cream cone, and seeing the teachers who have shared my books with kids and DC monuments lit up at night. invited me into their classrooms. I also love hang- Who is your favorite writer and why? ing out with other writers. Book people are the best I have so many favorites! I’m a lifelong fan of Judy people. Blume, who is just as lovely in person as her books What do you want your readers to take are. More recently, I’ve come to admire Jenny Han, away from your books? Alyssa Cole, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Katy Upperman, My books tend to be about kids who are trying to Katherine Locke, Miranda Kenneally, Susan Tan, Tif- find their voice and their place. I want readers to fany D. Jackson, Jason Reynolds, and Karina Yan take away the idea that it’s OK to speak up for the Glaser. Though they’re a wide range of genres and things that make you happy, even if it’s not expected age groups, they all write authentic characters that or popular. You have to do you, even if no one else really stick with the reader. gets it. What is your favorite part in “Everywhere Does Arlington show up in any of your You Want To Be”? stories? When I was researching, I took a great walking tour Yes! “It Started With Goodbye” is set in Arlington of The Highline in New York and the information was and while “Everywhere You Want To Be” takes place so fascinating, I knew I needed to include it in the in New York, there are ties back to the DC area. book somewhere. There’s a fun comparison of DC to NYC as my main There was a reunion that needed to happen fairly character is weighing her life choices. early on, so it made sense to set it on The Highline If you were to think of a romantic setting and make one of the characters a history buff so he in Arlington, what would it be? could share all those rich stories and anecdotes with One of my favorite date night spots is Shirlington. the reader. I love that scene because it allowed me We love having a bite to eat and seeing a movie or to utilize setting in a unique way to create romantic catching a show at the Signature Theatre. I’m also tension between the two characters. ‘The Alcove’ Pops-Up in Rosslyn From Page 9 places in Arlington to buy high quality, used books. Sylvie Luanghy, Arlington resident of over 20 years, the Rosslyn community is very environmentally-con- visited The Alcove on and said, “Without a perma- cerned and conscious.” She added that Arlington nent community area in Rosslyn, The Alcove provides Public Library will welcome author Leopoldo Gout a fantastic space to do work, organize a book group, to The Alcove on Sept. 13 to discuss the third book or sell promotional products.” of his trilogy, “Genius: The Con,” which focuses on Similarly, Fernandez said, “The Alcove brings cul- the adventures of three computer geniuses. ture and excitement to an area marked by 9 to 5 busi- Fernandez stated, “Arlington Public Library invited nesses and where activity sometimes dies down af- Gout to The Alcove since Rosslyn is quite a techno- ter work.” logically tapped-in community.” Whether community members visit The Alcove to In addition to reflecting the strengths of the engage in an activity or to sit still, Burick reflected, Rosslyn community, The Alcove seeks to fill the “The Alcove signifies a space where Arlingtonians can neighborhood’s needs. Fernandez noted that Arling- unwind and get away from it all.” The Alcove will ton Public Library lacks a branch in Rosslyn and King remain open through Oct. 6 on Tuesday through Sat- observed that The Alcove marks one of the only urday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 29 - September 4, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Present and Future Danger

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By KENNETH B. LOURIE Having recently been infused three weeks after my last treatment, no guarantee given certain lab results, I am now on track to have one more infusion before my Sept. 26 CT scan. The plan is, per my “Progressing But So Am I” column (8/15/18), to triple the amount of medicine I will have received before my next scan. This will compare quite favorably to the one infusion I received prior to my July 25 scan. Moreover, as I’ve considered the previous quarter’s infusion schedule trying to understand possible St. Michael’s Episcopal Church reasons for the 10-percent-ish tumor growth which will be handing out these back- occurred, I’ve come up with a hopefully plausible explanation. Other than that’s what cancer so often pack tags. does, that is. As my previous years of scans continued to show “stable,” my oncologist and I kept increasing the Backpacks interval between infusions trying to strike a balance between treating the cause and me living with the From Page 5 effect. Over these years, we’ve gradually extended Housing and will hold another for the con- those infusion intervals from every three weeks, gregation Sept. 9. [VL]LY`MV\Y[VÄ]L[VZP_HUKTVZ[YLJLU[S`[V Parishioner Anne Dailey, who helped co- seven-week intervals, all the while maintaining my quarterly CT schedule. ordinate the collection, said the message on Apparently, we’ve now struck out, so to speak the tags, “God’s Got Your Back,” comple- and for the moment at least, we’re in sort of a limbo. mented a Scripture reading at the service (Hopefully the bar isn’t set so incredibly low that we from Ephesians 6, which instructs Christians can’t slide under it.) to “put on the whole armor of God.” As for minimizing the growth, could the solution be as simple as more medicine? “The blessing of the backpacks and the As to what my oncologist thinks of this assess- tags, that’s kind of your ‘armor’ to get you ment, I’ve not mentioned to him as I’ve only recently through the school year,” she said. theorized it (maybe he knew already and that’s what Dailey hopes the children served by APAH contributed to his suggestion that we follow this like the tags, which will be in the backpack course of treatment/action). We did discuss changing medicines, but he was pockets. “It’s their choice as to whether they afraid of the side effects it might cause. We also want to put it on,” she said. discussed if he’d had other patients who had experi- St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in the Old enced tumor growth after a period of stability — like Dominion neighborhood also donated 25- me, who after increasing the frequency of the previ- 30 backpacks and tags to APAH, with a ously stabilizing drug showed stable once again. He message from Joshua 1:9: “Be strong and said he had – so, rather than presume all is lost, we’ve agreed to go forward into the great semi unknown. courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be An “unknown” that will likely end in late September discouraged. The Lord your God will be with when my next scan’s results will be reported. you wherever you go.” Now that you know the foundation for this It will give out roughly 170 tags at ser- column, let me address the substance behind it.There vices Sept. 9, said the Rev. Amy Slater, se- is a scenario which worries me. It’s premature I grant `V\I\[P[»ZKPMÄJ\S[[VWSH`K\TIHSS[OL[PTLLZWL- nior associate to the rector. cially when it involves cancer/your life. “People like something tangible,” Slater Still, if I’ve learned anything from my oncologist, said. It’s “particularly important for kids — it is that discussing scenarios before the evidence they can look at it if they’re having a bad PZJVUÄYTLKPZHIP[VMHMVVS»ZLYYHUKZV^HP[PUN day.” until the actual results are in is better. More accurate anyway. All the pastors said people who don’t nor- Despite what I’ve been told, this patient might mally attend their churches are welcome to not be able to be so patient. Ergo: What if my late come for the backpack blessings — and they September scan shows growth — again? What if, hope children ultimately get a message of even after tripling the amount of medicine I infuse, love. [OL[\TVYZNYV^TH`ILL]LUNYV^TVYLZPNUPÄJHU[S` than ever before? “I’m hoping they can become more fully I’d have to say that development would be a who God created them to be,” Magill said. problem and a bit more disappointing than July’s scan results. If that result in fact occurs, would that square “Flourishing After 55” me at a crossroads? I would think. Would that result obliterate the false sense of security I may have had? “Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Hardly. Cancer patients don’t have a sense of security, Senior Adult Programs for Sept. 9-15. false or otherwise. We have a sense of inevitability. Senior centers: Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; :VTLOV^V]LY[OLUL_[TVU[O0T\Z[ÄUKHWH[O Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. 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