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Photo by Rassi Borneo/Timeline Media DC www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJune 8-14 9-15, 2016 online at Vienna/Oaktonwww.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ June 8-14, 2016 ❖ 1 Celebrating our 50th Public Hearing Notice Anniversary Fairfax County Secondary Six Year Plan Great Lakes Adventure, Sept. 8-16...... $2795 The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and The Board of With 2 Nights on Mackinac Is.! Includes air from Dulles, 8-nights hotels with breakfast, “Me and My Dad” Supervisors of Fairfax County, in accordance with Section 33.2.331 of the 4 Dinners & 1 Lunch, Transfers, Porterage, Sightseeing. Call for detailed Itinerary. Code of Virginia, will conduct a joint public hearing in the Board Auditorium, o honor dad on Father’s Day, Nashville, TN – Opryland Hotel, Sept. 1-6 ...... $999 T Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, send us your favorite snapshots of Fairfax, VA 22035 at 4:30 p.m. on June 21, 2016. Includes Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville, 5 nights hotel (3 at Opryland), 5 Breakfasts, Luncheon Cruise, 1 Dinner, Sightseeing including Grand Ole Opry Performance. you with your dad and The The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment on the Connection will publish them in Secondary Six Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022. Call for details. Copies of the proposed plan may be reviewed at the VDOT’s Northern Punta Cana All Inclusive Resort, Nov. 13-19...... $1449 our Father’s Day issue. Be sure to Virginia District Office at 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Includes charter from BWI, 6-nights 5-star Riu Palace Macao Resort, All meals & beverages include some information about VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs including alcoholic, Accommodations in junior suite, Transfers, Porterage & Taxes/Gratuities. what’s going on in the photo, plus and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act HILLELAGHS RAVEL LUB your name and phone number of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons S T C 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 and town of residence. To e-mail with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights at photos, send to: 703-259-1775 or TTY/TDD 711. 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 Persons wishing to speak at this public hearing should contact the Office Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com editors@connection of the Clerk to the County Board of Supervisors at 703-324-3151. for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. newspapers.com

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TEDxTysons speaker Jason Green addresses the crowd. The crowd gets ready for the first speaker of the day. Inaugural TEDxTysons Event Draws Sell-Out Crowd

By Kevin O’Brien saying, “What’s everyone worried about, cess education.” Another particularly inspir- hand. The diverse audience ranged in age, The Connection because the news today and the articles you ing talk came from John Bailey, second vice mostly comprising working professionals, read, it’s so grim. Rather than worry about president of the National Federation of the both young and old, whose appreciation for EDx, a nonprofit program that things that aren’t an issue, I want experts in Blind of Virginia, who refused to let his the speakers was evidenced through their presents local speakers devoted their field who are working on something blindness get in the way of his success. loud cheers. Tto “Ideas Worth Spreading,” to solve a problem or tell me how I can help.” Bailey described how he changed his “We’re so used to our routines in our life, made its Tysons debut on Friday, Among the talented and inspiring speak- mindset, concluding by saying: “The solu- and it’s just nice to take out that element, with a lineup featuring nine different speakers, Diana Sierra is the co-founder and CEO tion is simple. Take off your blinders; see and you’re surrounding yourself with inspi- ers and two performers. The theme of the of Be Girl. Her company creates menstrual your options!” rational people and hopefully it rubs off on inaugural TEDxTysons event was “Future management products, as girls in impover- The event, which ran 1-5 p.m. at the you,” said student Vivian Dang, who like Tense,” as thinkers, artists and innovators ished areas often skip or drop out of school TEGNA/Gannett building on 7950 Jones many attendees, had never been to a TEDx discussed ways to better shape the future. because of issues related to menstruation. Branch Drive, quickly sold out. TED man- event before. “I’ve seen a lot of Ted Talks TedxTysons founder Ashwood Heffern As Sierra put it, “This bloodstain is what dates inaugural events have no more than online on YouTube. It’s a nice way to fuel explained the reasoning behind the theme, stands between a girl and her ability to ac- 100 attendees, and one must apply before- your ambition,” said Dang.

Student Vivian Dang stands on stage during a break in the inaugural TEDxTysons founder Ashwood Heffern (middle) with his parents. TEDxTysons event.

Ayr Hill Garden Club Announces New Officers At a recent meeting and luncheon of The Ayr Hill Garden Club (AHGC) new officers were announced for the 2016-2017 year. Pictured (from left) are Marie L’Etoile, member; Nancy Madden, 2nd Vice President; Carolyn Dangelmaier, Treasurer; Teralyn Carlson, 1st Vice President; Anne Barber, Secretary; and Leigh Kitcher, President and installer/Past Club and District III Presi- dent. All this year’s officers are residents of Vienna. Established in 1929, the Ayr Hill Garden Club’s (AHGC) motto is civic gar- dening. The Club maintains six gardens of various sizes in the Town of Vienna, and has contributed to projects throughout Fairfax County over its 87 year history. Their fundraising and membership dues support their efforts in maintaining and planting six gardens in Vienna. Photo courtesy of Cherie Lejeune/AHGC member www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ June 8-14, 2016 ❖ 3 Vienna Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Vienna Police Department from May 27-June 2. INCIDENTS May 27, 7:31 p.m. Officers responded to take a re- Animal Case - Quarantine - 900 Block Fairway port about a shoplifter. The manager said a male sub- Drive NE. May 26, 9 a.m. A citizen called to report she ject walked out of the store with several bottles of was bitten by a dog while on a walk. She said while wine without purchasing them. she was walking a dog came charging out of a resi- Arrest - Petit Larceny - Walgreens 225 Maple dence and bit her. MPO Lyons was able to find the Ave. E. May 27, 8:14 p.m. A citizen called to report a residence where the dog lived and impose quarantine. dog was chained up in a vehicle in the parking lot of Civil - 1000 Block Westbriar Drive NE. May 26, 8 the Walgreens. When an officer got to the area he p.m. A resident called to report a fraud concerning observed the dog in the vehicle and made contact work done on her residence. An officer spoke with with the driver. During his conversation with the the resident and informed her, the fraud was a civil driver the officer observed several items he believed matter. She was provided resources on how to start to be stolen. The officer’s investigation revealed the the civil process within the court system. driver had stolen items from the Walgreens, was in Arrest - Narcotics Violation - 500 Block Maple possession of a narcotic, and their driving status was Ave. W. May 26, 12:15 p.m. An officer observed a suspended in the state of Virginia. The driver from vehicle make a traffic violation. After speaking with Potomac, Maryland was issued three summonses for the occupants of the vehicle, he determined the petit larceny, possession of schedule IV controlled backseat passenger to be in possession of a substance, and driving a motor vehicle while sus- measureable amount of marijuana. The subject was pended. She was released on her signature. issued a summons for possession of marijuana and Civil - 1000 Block Park St. SE. May 27, 8:53 p.m. released on her signature. Officers responded to a report of a domestic situation Animal Case - 700 Block Kingsley Road SW. May turned physical. When officers got to the area they 26, 11:25 p.m. A citizen called to report an injured found no domestic or physical situation taking place. deer. An officer found the deer and determined its Officers determined the matter was civil in nature be- injuries were too severe to render aid. The deer was tween two roommates, one male, and one female. Both euthanized. parties were offered services and counseling on how Juvenile - Cedar Lane School 101 Cedar Lane SW. to start the civil process within the court system. May 27, 12:06 p.m. The staff at Cedar Lane School Arrest – Narcotics Violation 500 Maple Ave. called to report two juvenile students had left school W. May 28, 2:37 a.m. An officer observed a vehicle grounds. School staff stated the juveniles’ parents make a traffic violation. While the officer spoke to were notified. Grand Larceny - Whole Foods 143 Maple Ave. E. See Crime, Page 5

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Area National Merit Scholarship Winners

The following are local students who Science and Technology and plans to study received the National Merit Scholarship: mechanical engineering (robotics) at the ❖ Phoebe G. Whitmore, of Vienna, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. attends Thomas Jefferson High School for ❖ John H. Balch, of Great Falls, attends Science and Technology and plans to study George C. Marshall High School and plans engineering at Purdue University. to study activism at the University of ❖ Nikhil Prasad, of Oakton, attends Chicago. Oakton High School, in Vienna, and plans ❖ Sara E. Warrington, of Great Falls, to study finance at Indiana University attends Thomas Jefferson High School for Bloomington. Science and Technology and plans to study ❖ Ava C. Lakmazaheri, of McLean, chemistry at the University of Chicago. attends Thomas Jefferson High School for

Crime From Page 4 female subject sleeping in a vehicle parked the driver, another officer who was on the street. When an officer got to the watching the passengers in the vehicle, area he spoke with the female subject who observed the front seat passenger attempt told him she wasn’t sure where she was. to conceal suspected marijuana. After The officer noticed signs of possible im- confronting the passenger of the vehicle, pairment while he spoke with the female they admitted they were in possession of subject. The female subject was identified a measurable amount of marijuana. The as a juvenile and transported back to the passenger from Crofton, Maryland was Vienna Police Department. There she was issued a summons for possession of mari- issued a summons for possession of alco- juana and released on his signature. hol underage and released into the cus- Arrest – ABC Violation 200 Block tody of her parental guardian. Elm St. SW. May 28, 7:01 a.m. A resident called to report there was an unknown See Crime, Page 7

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Debbie Funk Ducking Responsibility and School Budget National Sales To the Editor: to compensate me for the cost of To the Editor: our kids and now have the task of 703-778-9444 [email protected] John Knight’s letter (“Seniors maintaining the county parks I Regarding John Knight’s letter preparing our and another genera- Unfairly Tapped for School Bud- don’t use. I have never had a house (“Seniors Unfairly Tapped for tion of childrens’ kids. Many of the David Griffin Marketing Assistant get”) in the last week’s Connection burn down - not even once - and School Budget”) in the last week’s people in our neighborhood who 703-778-9431 made a case for a school tax “re- yet I’m expected to pay my full part Connection: While the sentiment are young don’t have kids. [email protected] bate” to senior property owners. of the taxes that fund Fairfax is nice and I would join anyone in Shouldn’t they also be given His stated argument is that since County Fire? How is that fair? complaining about the burden of dispensation? I would prefer we Editor & Publisher elderly residents don’t have chil- taxes being put on all the pass the meals tax and stop giving Mary Kimm dren in the school system, they And just you wait until Mr. homeowners; in my opinion busi- other breaks to businesses and de- [email protected] @MaryKimm should get a financial break. Knight starts in on figuring out nesses and developers get away velopers. That would be a much Since having no children in the which parts of the Commonwealth with tax breaks. Our supervisors better means of supplemental Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon system is the criterion, can we as- and Federal budgets don’t apply and planning commissions are funding of our schools and help to 703-549-0004 sume Mr. Knight would support him. We’ll all be rolling in rebates! over developing Tysons; creating keep our homeowners’ taxes from [email protected] cutting a rebate check for singles But, of course, the world doesn’t traffic and other problems, and escalating. Well-educated children Editor in Chief without children? Who knows work the way Mr. Knight suggests then they complain about the low are resources to seniors, couples Steven Mauren whether they will ever use the sys- it should. The same seniors whose occupancy rate. The fix to those and singles without children and Managing Editor tem in these uncertain times? How real estate values have climbed problems is raising homeowner current parents alike. Kemal Kurspahic Art/Design: about for families that send their over the years because of the qual- taxes. I don’t think giving seniors Laurence Foong, John Heinly children to private schools, don’t ity of life - and the caliber of the a break due to the fact they no Michael Knudsen Production Manager: they deserve a little break, too? public institutions - in Fairfax longer have kids in school is fair McLean Geovani Flores And why, when you get right down County, have a continuing obliga- or wise. Those schools prepared Special Assistant to the Publisher to it, should businesses - that ob- tion to pay to sustain that quality. Jeanne Theismann [email protected] viously don’t put little ones into The Fairfax County school system @TheismannMedia classrooms - not be entitled to a existed for their children because smidgen of property tax forgive- previous generations funded it. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 ness? Having received the benefits, try- Send Photos for Father’s Day Galleries [email protected] Why pay for something you ing to duck the responsibility to Father’s Day is Sunday, June a brief description of what is don’t use? Pay for play! This keep the lights on for future gen- 19, and as in years past, this happening to thoughtful argument has potential erations is downright churlish. newspaper will publish a gal- [email protected] application to a broad range of Of course, getting that rebate is lery of photos of fathers, grand- or upload directly to http:// other areas of public policy, too. If possible for those that really want fathers, great grandfathers and www.connectionnewspapers.com/ I have health insurance, shouldn’t to cash out. All it involves is sell- sons and daughters. Send your fathersday/ I get a rebate for that share of my ing and moving. Away. photos, including names of ev- Please include the words taxes that goes to pay for public eryone in the photo, ages of “Father’s Day” and your town of health services? Shouldn’t I get a Kyle Olson children, town of residence and residence in the subject line. modest re-deposit to my account Alexandria

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This octagon- shaped McLean home was inspired by a California house.

Photos courtesy McEnearney Associates Octagonal Dream Home on the Market

Adding a stone patio creates a low maintenance and Drought-tolerant plants are aesthetically appealing and real estate agent with McEnearney aesthetically appealing outdoor space. require little care once established. Home’s shape and large windows Associates. “We took photos with the lights off. We didn’t need them make it a sun-drenched space. because there’s so much daylight that comes into the house.” Creating Low Maintenance Outdoor Oasis this Summer By Marilyn Campbell that Jordano finds most appealing. This home is located at 1115 The Connection “I … like the irregular shapes of Capitol View Court in McLean and Simple ideas for enjoying outdoor outdoor rooms, says Philip Smith, Coneflowers and other native the rooms and how well furniture is on the market for $2 million. design consultant with plants require little care, while t was during a trip to Califor- fits in them,” she said. “I will miss my garden most space and reducing yard work. Offenbachers, an outdoor furniture adding potted plants to a landscape Inia almost 20 years that Her desire for the freedom to with the iris that are getting and accessories company with adds variety while preserving a McLean resident Susan travel on a whim is behind ready to bloom now,” said By Marilyn Campbell the ground freezes and thaws, showrooms in Springfield and yard’s low-maintenance appeal. “If Jordano first laid eyes on her Jordano’s decision to sell her Jordano. “I always cut them and The Connection you’ll get movement in the ground, Fairfax. “Sky’s the limit when it you have patios, you have to have dream home. The feature that she dream home and downsize to a bring them in and they make a which might cause two or three of comes to color … the season is full potted plants, it’s like putting cur- found most appealing was its oc- condominium. lovely display. I have five or six arm weather and the pavers to heave up. All you’ll of vibrant pops and soothing un- tains on a window,” said Watkins. tagonal shape. “This home is truly sun- different varieties and colors that sunshine offer op- need to do in that case is pull up, dertones sure to please every style He recommends adding water- In 2008, she was able to repli- drenched,” said Marilyn Cantrell, will be blooming soon.” Wportunities for break up and smooth out the base and preference,” he said. “It is absorbing crystals called Moisture cate the West Coast property, when spending time re- material and lay them back down.” proving to be a very organic and Mizer, which retain and then re- she asked architect Joe Burton to laxing and entertaining outside. When creating a patio, using a lovely extension of the season’s lease water when the soil becomes design an eight-sided house in Local landscaping gurus offer sug- stone that will stand up to the ele- interior design trends.” dry. “It helps potted plants retain McLean. The resulting design was gestions for creating a low main- ments and ensure wear and tear is When selecting low-mainte- moisture because as the soil dries 6,400-square foot, four-bedroom, tenance backyard that will allow a key consideration. “Bluestone is nance plants, says Watkins, look for up, it releases moisture and can cut six-bathroom home with eight-foot for more time spent enjoying it and durable and more high-end, but it’s woody ornamental varieties such your watering down tremen- windows and French doors. less time taking care of it. going to last forever,” said Dianne as boxwoods, hydrangeas and aza- dously,” said Watkins. “I think the feature I like the most Building an outdoor room or Duvall of American Plant in leas, which are aesthetically ap- Adding hostas or other ground … is the covered porch where we patio means less foliage to main- Bethesda, Maryland. “Another op- pealing and require little care once cover plants can decrease pesky can sit out on a summer afternoon tain and more space for entertain- tion is manufactured paving blocks established. “You’ll fertilize them in weeds and cut down on yard work. or entertain as many as 65 for a ing. “It’s low maintenance because that will mimic the look of cobble- the fall and prune them after they “Try to plant with landscaping that sit-down dinner,” said Jordano. “It if you have a patio with pavers you stone or brick and create a uniform finish blooming, and for most of covers the whole plant bed,” said is also delightful to sit out on a only need to spend a half hour once look. It’s important that it be per- these plants that’s all the mainte- Watkins. “If you layer a ground warm, rainy day and be protected.” or twice a year maintaining it,” said meable so that water will soak nance you’ll need to do,” he said. covering plant it adds texture, color An expansive breezeway is David Watkins, general manager of through rather than pooling up or “Once a plant is established you’ll and height difference and fills in a topped with a 16x16-foot skylight Merrifield Garden Center in Falls running off.” probably only need to water them plant bed. After 2-3 years the and connects the main house to a Church. Furniture and accessories made two or three times throughout whole ground is covered, and the two-story garage. The octagon “You need to sweep more sand of high quality, durable fabrics and summer, during at time when we amount of mulch that you need to shape, which allows an abundance in and take care of any weeds that other materials can add to the low are without rain for a couple of spend on the yard each year be- of natural light to stream into the come up between the stones. When maintenance appeal of patios and weeks.” comes less and less.” home, is still one of the features

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ONGOING June Floral Show. June 1-30. Lisa Loeb per- Broadway Gallery Fine Art and forms from her Framing, 1025-J Seneca Road, Great Falls. Reston Chamber Member recent album features Floral Show at Great Falls Nursery Rhyme Gallery with works of art by Vladimir Parade! at Wolf & Alena Piven, Olaf Schneider, Anastasia Carson, David Sloane, Trap on Tues- Matthew Moore, and Linda Griffin. day, June 21. broadwaygallery.net. 703-450-8005. “Floyd Collins.” June 2-26. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. The caves of the Appalachian Mountains were largely unexplored and filled with mystery when Floyd Collins, an already notable cave explorer, sought to generate more tourist activity at his family’s cave. $31/$35/$15. 1ststagetysons.org. 703-854-1856. Meadowlark Magic at Meadowlark Photo by Botanical Gardens. May 2- Juan Patino Through June 20. 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Vienna Arts Society members exhibit their work. 703-255-3631. Gentle Yoga. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Emmaus United Church of Christ, 900 E Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Gentle Kundalini Yoga, one free introductory session, senior discounts. Increase your flexibility, improve your breathing and health, reduce your stress. Ravi Kaur has 15 years experience teaching yoga. $15 per session. www.edimprovement.org. 571-213- 3192.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 8 Dolly Parton Concert. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Dolly Parton, country music star, performs at Wolf Trap. $45-$150. 703-255-1900. wolftrap.org.

THURSDAY/JUNE 9 From left — Evan Casey (as Floyd Collins) and John Sygar Write On Into Summer. 10 a.m.- (Homer Collins) in “Floyd Collins” at 1st Stage in Tysons noon. Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Corner until June 26. Loring. Workshop for ideas on how to encourage children to write over at noon on Saturday with popular storytelling. On a third and more the summer months. Register at 703- local YA authors Kate Hattemer, profound level, it is the result of a 204-3941. Jessica Spotswood and Lisa Maxwell three-year investigation into the moderated by Lenore Appelhans and science, philosophy and art of more activities. bn.com/B-fest. uncertainty. $30/$15. THURSDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 9-11 mcleancenter.org. Ragtime The Musical. Thursday and Riverbend Family Day. Noon-2 p.m. Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 8 SATURDAY/JUNE 11 Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills p.m. Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Princess Garden Party. Noon-2 p.m. St., Great Falls. Children with Trap Road, Vienna. Come see the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 disabilities and their families can Broadway musical at Wolf Trap. $22- Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. enjoy a kayak tour of the Potomac, $80. 703-255-1900. wolftrap.org. Music, dancing games, lunch, crafts, fishing, and hiking with a guide. 8 face painting and portrait. Ages 4 to years or older. $8/$10. 703-759- 8. $29. Register at NOVAparks.com. 9018. To register: fairfaxcounty.gov/ FRIDAY/JUNE 10 “Animal Kingdom” Pet Rescue and parks and search for Riverbend Park. Parent and Child Fishing by Boat. Adoption. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vienna 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., Nw, Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. Go Vienna. Artists will offer pet related SUNDAY/JUNE 12 fishing with your child from a jon art, and invite owners to bring their Classical Guitar Recital. 4-5 p.m. boat or canoe and get an pets to pose for original caricatures Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 introduction to the boating basics. and portraits. ViennaArtsSociety.org. Beulah Road NE, Vienna. Program Boats provided, fishing rods available 703-319-3971. will include works by Weiss, Sor, to rent. Complete the waiver on the Brahma Vihara: Heart Practices. Tarrega, Rodrigo, Pujol, and a duet website and bring to session. 5 years 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sanctuary of Unity of for organ and guitar by W. De Blasio. or older. $16/$18. Canceled if Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, No tickets are required. A reception inclement weather or hazardous river Oakton. Workshop will focus on the will follow. 703-938-6521. conditions. 703-759-9018. To Buddhist Heart Practices of “Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show.” 2 register: fairfaxcounty.gov/parks and lovingkindness, compassion, p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Ave., search for Riverbend Park. empathetic joy, and equanimity. 703- McLean. Gustafer Yellowgold is a 281-1767. friendly fellow who came from the “Gut Churn” from Radiolab’s Jab Sun and landed in the Minnesota FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 10-12 Abumrad. 8 p.m. The Alden, 1234 woods. “Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show” B-Fest Teen Book Festival. Barnes Ingleside Ave., McLean. This is a multi-media performance of live and Noble Tysons Corner Center, multimedia exploration, on one level, music, animated illustrations and 7851 L Tysons Corner Center, is the personal story of how Jad storytelling. Ages 4 and up. $15/$10. McLean. Featuring author events, invented a new aesthetic. On mcleancenter.org. writing workshops, panel discussion another, it is a clinic in the art of See Calendar, Page 11

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MONDAY/JUNE 13 Flight of the Concords Performance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. The Grammy-winning musical humorists reunite to perform their music comedy live with special guest Arj Barker. $35-$65. 703-255- 1900. wolftrap.org.

TUESDAY/JUNE 14 Sebastian Junger Event. 7 p..m. Barnes and Noble Tysons, 7851 L Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Junger will speak and sign copies of his newest book “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging.” 703- 506-6756. Jackson Browne Concert. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Come and see the folk- rock singer/songwriter Jackson Browne in concert. $35-$60. 703- 255-1900. wolftrap.org.

THURSDAY/JUNE 16 Sallie Lowenstein. 7:30 p.m. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., NW, Vienna. 703-319-3971. ViennaArtsSociety.org. Vienna Arts Society Membership Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Vienna Arts Gallery, 513 Maple Ave. W, Vienna. Meeting and presentation by Sallie Lowenstein, author/illustrator. ViennaArtsSociety.org. 703-319- 3971. Lake Street Dive Concert. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Come see the multi- genre band Lake Street Dive in concert, with opening by The Lone Bellow. $25-$45. 703-255-1900. wolftrap.org.

FRIDAY/JUNE 17 Preschool Nature Nuts. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Learn about spring flowers. $5. Register at NOVAparks.com. Kenny Rogers Concert. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Country Music Hall of Famer Kenny Rogers makes his final stop at Wolf Trap on his Final World Tour. $30-$60. 703-255-1900. wolftrap.org.

SATURDAY/JUNE 18 Musical Performance, Storytime and Book Signing. Barnes and Noble Tysons Corner Center, 7851 L Tysons Corner Center, McLean. With Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers. 703-506-2937. “The Magic of Bill Blagg Live.” 8 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Critics and audiences alike rave about Bill Blagg’s incredible, high-energy, grand-scale magic and illusion. $20/$15. mcleancenter.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ June 8-14, 2016 ❖ 11 Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-752-4031 or [email protected] Madison Softball Earns State Tournament Berth

to slow the inning down and get his team Warhawks will face to relax after the error, feeling that a rally was coming. Unfortunately for the Grassfield at 3 p.m. Seahawks, the mistakes were just too much to overcome. on Friday. “When you have a team with really good bats, you can’t make mistakes in the strike By Josh Belanger zone,” said Soto. “I called timeout because The Connection you have to try and refocus and I hope that didn’t hurt [Rayle], but she battled back on he third time the Madison and things like that all season and again when South Lakes softball teams faced you [face] a good hitting team you can’t Tthis season it was for a trip to make mistakes.” the 6A North region champion- South Lakes would not go quietly. After a ship game and a berth in the state tourna- leadoff single in the fourth by junior Jazmyn ment. The two previous games showed little Photo by Josh Belanger Stokes, junior Danielle Barr connected on offense and dominant pitching perfor- Katie Vannicola and the Madison softball team earned a state tourna- a two-run shot to left, cutting the lead to mances. On May 31, the bats would come ment berth. three. alive. However, that’s all Vannicola would al- The teams combined for five home runs, ing was as expected. Both pitchers seemed some balls hit hard and when you get a few low a young South Lakes group to score. including four by Madison, and the to be locked in as neither one surrendered fortunate home runs, it’s usually helpful for The Seahawks finished the season 17-8, but Warhawks defeated South Lakes 6-2 in the a hit until the third inning. your offense,” said Adkins. “I thought the only graduate four seniors and have a se- region semifinals in Vienna. The victory “Any time you face someone three times girls had a good approach at the plate.” nior infield returning next season. earned Madison a trip to the region final it’s hard,” said Madison head coach Jim Two batters later, senior Julia Hoy hit the “I feel really confident about this team and a state tournament berth. Adkins. “I thought our hitters did a much third home run of the inning for the and confident we will be back next year and Two days later, the Warhawks lost to better job and had a better approach in this Warhawks, giving them a five-run lead. do a lot great things,” said Soto. Osbourn Park 2-0 in the region champion- game than the previous two games.” Adkins said that the confidence is high, Giery added insurance in the sixth for ship game. Madison (23-4) will face 6A Madison’s patience would pay off as the but credits the success to an adjustment in Madison with her second long ball of the South region champion Grassfield in the offense broke it open in the third. Senior the practice plan. game and her eighth home run of the sea- state semifinals at 3 p.m. on Friday, June Blake Brackett started the inning with a base “We spent the last week getting back to son. 10 at Robinson Secondary School. hit and later scored on a throwing error. the basics, focusing on seeing the ball hit “[Madison] hit the ball well today, you On May 31, senior Katie Vannicola started Vannicola then hit a two-run home run and the bat, keeping your head behind the swing can’t say anything bad about them, they in the circle for the Warhawks and the sophomore Kristin Giery would follow that and making adjustments at the plate,” said played really well,” said Soto. “Giery has Seahawks countered with sophomore Aly with a long ball of her own. Adkins. been doing well for them all season and she Rayle. For the first three innings, the pitch- “We made some adjustments and you see South Lakes head coach Carlos Soto tried stepped up for them today.” Nunez’s Two Goals Propel W-L Boys’ Soccer Past Langley

ing better together.” Saxons’ season ends To start the second half, Langley started to gather a little bit of pressure, as a couple with loss in 6A North chances from Daniel Hulett and Cameron Bacso were just off target. region semifinals. “We couldn’t get the ball on the floor, which was frustrating,” said Langley head By Aaron Lundmark coach Bo Amato. “I felt like I didn’t get my The Connection team ready to play so this one’s on me.” Aside from all the scoring the Generals efending a state championship isn’t did, a key element to the game was the way Deasy. the defense played on the backend. The Langley Saxons boys’ soccer “We kept talking about trying to get that team came into its June 1 matchup against shutout,” said Carrasquillo. “We’ve been the Washington-Lee Generals looking to needing to finish these games off, so the hang on to their 2015 6A state champion- fact that we got this shutout for the boys ship they won last spring. defensively, it means a lot.” What made defending a state title that Heading the backend was goalkeeper much harder than usual? This time, it was Photo by Aaron Lundmark Julian Esquer-Perez, who made a couple of the Washington-Lee dynamic duo of Maycol The Langley boys’ soccer team finished the season with a 14-2-3 record, timely saves and gave the Generals their Nunez and Lucas Mendes. including a 3-0 loss to Washington-Lee on June 1 in the 6A North region fourth shutout of the season. Two first-half goals by Nunez in the 13th semifinals. “Against the last state champions, that’s and 34th minutes and a second-half goal awesome,” said Nunez. “[Langley] has a lot by Gatorade National Player of the Year The game started out rather slow paced, Timmy Le just sailed one high over the of good players and to shut them out that Lucas Mendes were more than enough for as both the Generals and the Saxons were crossbar, which led to a rush by the Gener- says a lot about our defense.” the Generals to defeat the Saxons 3-0 dur- controlling the ball around midfield. Then, als. Nunez buried his second goal to make In the 64th minute, Nunez could’ve had ing the 6A North region semifinals at War in the 13th minute, after a steal by Wash- it 2-0 just a few minutes before halftime. a chance at the hat trick, but instead he Memorial Field in Arlington. ington-Lee midfielder Thomas Kelsch, he “It’s big, they’ve known each other for a made a touch pass to Mendes, who finished “We do a good job playing together,” said made a long, rainbow-like pass to Nunez, while now,” said Generals head coach it off to give the Generals a 3-0 lead. Nunez when asked about the chemistry he who caught Langley goalkeeper Alex Jimmy Carrasquillo. “It’s really hard to cover Langley finished the season with a 14-2- has with his teammate. “I know where Lucas Barakat way out of the net and was able to one of them, and it’s even harder to cover 3 record. The Saxons reached the Confer- is going to be and he knows where I’m going tap it home for the 1-0 lead. both of them. With their skills and their ence 6 tournament championship game but to be. We go way back since middle school.” Later on in the first half, Langley striker speed, I’m glad at this point they’re work- lost to Yorktown.

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Public Hearing Notice Fairfax County Secondary Six Year Plan Theater The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and The Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, in accordance with Section 33.2.331 of the Code of Virginia, will conduct a joint public hearing in the Board Auditorium, Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, with Fairfax, VA 22035 at 4:30 p.m. on June 21, 2016. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment on the Secondary Six Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022. Copies of the proposed plan may be reviewed at the VDOT’s Northern Punch Virginia District Office at 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights at 1st Stage’s ‘Floyd 703-259-1775 or TTY/TDD 711. Photo by Teresa Castracane/Courtesy of 1st Stage Persons wishing to speak at this public hearing should contact the Office Collins’; Original, From left — John Sygar (as Homer Collins) and Evan of the Clerk to the County Board of Supervisors at 703-324-3151. Casey (as Floyd Collins) in “Floyd Collins” at 1st Stage in stunning musical. Tysons Corner.

By David Siegel The Connection Where and when 1st Stage presents “Floyd Collins” at 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons. Performances now through June 26. Fridays at 8 p.m., daring musical awaits Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. patrons at 1st Stage Tickets: Adults $35, Seniors (65+) $32, students and military $15. Route 7 Corridor Improvements ATheater. It is the award- Call 703-854-1856 or visit www.1ststagetysons.org Fairfax County winning, rarely pro- duced, “Floyd Collins.” It is an ex- graphed movements parents to save his brother. Public Information Meeting traordinary tale of a man chasing The key role of a newspaper re- Accolades to the Jos. B his dreams, but finding only short- porter who becomes more than a Musumeci, Jr and his set design Thursday, June 16, 2016 lived celebrity and then tragedy. reporter is played winningly by of a cave composed of large jig- Colvin Run Elementary School “Floyd Collins” will rivet audiences Edward C. Nagal. He becomes a saw puzzle pieces. Brian S. Allard’s to their seats as the heartfelt show stand-in for the audience; uncer- lighting and Kenny Neal’s sound 1400 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 unfolds with gorgeous American tain of what to expect as the me- design provide key unmissable roots music. dia circus he helped create spirals states of mind. Meeting Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. “Floyd Collins” is based upon the out of control. John Sygar as “Floyd Collins” from 1st Stage Presentation: 7 p.m. real-life Floyd Collins who tried to Floyd’s brother provides stand-up is theater with punch that will make a mark and fortune by turn- vigorous voice as he fights with his leave its mark well beyond Tysons. Find out about plans to widen Leesburg Pike (Route 7) from ing a cave in Kentucky into a tour- four to six lanes between Reston Avenue and the west end of ist attraction in the winter of 1925. the bridge over the Dulles Toll Road (a 6.9 mile segment), to He became a media sensation in increase capacity, decrease congestion, and improve safety, the days well before social media Visit These Houses of Worship in conformity with the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan. when he became trapped inside a cave. “Floyd Collins” was written To Highlight Your Faith Community, The project would also include intersection improvements, by Tina Landau, with music and as well as a 10-foot shared-use path on both sides of the lyrics by Adam Guettel. call Karen at 703-917-6468 road to increase mobility for cyclists and pedestrians. The large cast production is con- fidently directed by Nick Olcott, Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive The nearly 20 musical numbers Stop by between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to view displays and are under the direction of William ST. ANNE’S learn more about project design, status of the preliminary noise analysis, and stormwater management. VDOT staff will Yanesh with a four member band. EPISCOPAL The original Americana music be available to answer your questions. A brief presentation ranges from dreamy, romantic and CHURCH • Reston will begin at 7 p.m. optimistic to dissonant, edgy and into the depths of despair. Beyond 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Review project information at www.ConnectRoute7.org, at the songs sung by the central cast 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II the information meeting, or during business hours at VDOT’s members are several multi-cast 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Northern Virginia District Office at 4975 Alliance Drive in Contemporary Service numbers that bring a happy car- Fairfax. Please call ahead at 703-259-2950, 800-367-7623 or nival-like atmosphere to the Nursery care provided at 10:00 a.m. service TTY/TDD 711 to ensure appropriate personnel are available evening’s journey. The Rev. Laura Cochran, Priest-in-Charge to answer your questions. Evan Casey plays the show’s cen- 703-437-6530 tral character, Floyd Collins. 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MEN'S WATCHES, ServiceSource Disability Resource Center, 10467 JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, Hibernate, AJAX, Java Script, Oracle, Marlene is survived by her husband Kenneth Byers, daughter White Granite Drive, Oakton. The fair will UML, WebServices, HTML/XHTML, and spouse Melissa and Bryan Steward, and sister Jeanine FURNITURE, PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. provide personal access to experts in the Weblogic, tomcat, CSS, and Jquery. May. She was preceded in death by her parents, Audrey and Schefer Antiques disability field. We will have resources, Joseph May. 703-241-0790 nonprofit partners, and vendors covering a Resumes to [email protected]. range of disability topics including children, Additional and memorial contribution information, may be [email protected] found at www.adventfuneral.com. autism, aging, and veterans. [email protected]. 703-461- 101 Computers 101 Computers 6000. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Community Accessibility Forum. 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. ServiceSource Disability Resource Center, 10467 Granite Drive, Oakton. Review HDI the forum information to develop an action plan COMPUTER SOLUTIONS that addresses community recommendations, barriers, and service gaps. Register at 703-324- JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 PT CDL Transit Drivers for an 5847 or [email protected]. ➣ Speed Up Slow SUNDAY/JUNE 12 Independent School in the Computers Rights When Dying. 2-4 p.m. Unitarian Tysons/McLean, VA areas ➣ Virus Removal Universalist Church of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Steady Hours/Paid Training & Holidays ➣ Road, Oakton. Rosalind Kipping will tell the Computer Setup Memorial Society of Northern Virginia about CDL w/P, S Ends preferred, ➣ Help with Windows 8 & 10 efforts to make medical aid-in-dying a legal will train for CDL option for terminally ill, mentally competent 571-265-2038 adults. She will also explain how, without this $15.00 - $17.00/hr w/CDL [email protected] right, a dying person can still maintain control. Good DMV record req Free. 703-765-4779. Apply Online: www.vatransit.org 28 Yard Sales Community TUESDAY/JUNE 14 Questions: 1-877-777-2708 EOE M/F/D/V Yard Sale Information Session Basis Independent ANTIQUES BOUTIQUES June 11 McLean. 7 p.m. Westin Tysons, 7801 Leesburg COLLECTIBLES Rain date June 18 Pike, Falls Church. Co-founder Michael Block June 18, 2016 9 a.m. Madrillon Springs Ct, will speak on the upcoming school coming in Vienna 2825 Yeonas Drive, Vienna, McLean. To register, go to http:// VA 22180 mclean.basisindependent.com or call 703.854.1253. Educational The last house on Yeonas 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Dr., adjacent to I-66 THURSDAY/JUNE 16 Internships Vienna Metro Station Bicycle Access Study Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Oakton High School, 2900 21 Announcements Sutton Road, Vienna. The meeting will focus on Unusual opportunity to learn many proposed concepts from the Bicycle Access aspects of the newspaper business. ABC NOTICE Study, and gather community feedback toward Passion Food Ten, LLC trad- selecting preferred alternatives in the area Internships available in reporting, ing as TenPenh Tysons, 7900 between Nutley Street, Sutton Road, and Westpark Dr, Tysons Corner, Virginia Center Boulevard/County Creek Road. photography, research, graphics. VA 22101. The above For more information on the project, area map establishment is applying to or to submit comments online, visit http:// Opportunities for students, and for the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/bike/ adults considering change of career. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE viennametrobikestudy.htm. CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine Unpaid. E-mail internship@connect and Beer On Premises and Mixed Beverage Faith Notes ionnewspapers.com license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. David Wizenberg, Member 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Faith Notes are for announcements and events in NOTE: Objections to the issu- the faith community. Send to ance of this license must be [email protected]. Deadline is Fri- submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing day at noon. date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Ob- The Church of the Holy Comforter in jections should be registered Vienna, 543 Beulah Road, is offering the course at www.abc.virginia.gov or “Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to the Episco- 800-552-3200. pal Church.” Classes will be April 17; May 1, 15, 22; June 5 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Light lunch and childcare provided. Visit https://ttsu.me/1tg to ClassifiedClassified 21 Announcements sign up for a book and ABC NOTICE Caribou Hunter, LLC trading Great Falls United Methodist as Matchbox American Church,10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, will 21 Announcements Kitchen & Spirits, 1100 S. host annual yard sale/flea market on Saturday, For a free digital sub- Hayes St. Arlington, VA May 7, 2016 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. You can now re- scription to one or all ABC LICENSE 22202. The above serve a 10x10’ space ($25) to sell your own of the 15 Connection Quinns 1776 LLC trading as establishment is applying to treasures or donate items to the church (they Quinns, 1776 Wilson Blvd. the VIRGINIA Newspapers, go to 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements would pick up). Come shop, donate and/or sell Arlington, VA 22209. The DEPARTMENT OF www.connectionnews above establishment is your own things. 703-582-1640. applying to the ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE papers.com/subscribe VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE and Beer On Premises and St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Complete digital rep- CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine Mixed Beverages on Premises Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, offers musical, lica of the print edition, and Beer On Premises and license to sell or manufacture educational, outreach and fellowship ministries in Mixed Beverage Restaurant alcoholic beverages. addition to worship services, including a 7:45 a.m. including photos and license to sell or Ted Neal, II Chief Executive worship service without music; 9 a.m. worship ser- ads, delivered weekly manufacture alcoholic beverages. Reese Gardner Officer vice, children’s chapel and children’s choirs; 10 to your e-mail box. Managing Member NOTE: Objections to the issu- a.m. Sunday school and adult forum; and 11 a.m. NOTE: Objections to the issu- ance of this license must be Questions? E-mail: ance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than worship service with adult choir. 703-759-2082. goinggreen@connection submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing 30 days from the publishing newspapers.com date of the first of two required The Antioch Christian Church offers a time date of the first of two required of Prayer and Healing on Wednesday evenings at legal notices. Objections newspaper legal notices. Ob- should be registered at jections should be registered 6:30 p.m. for anyone wanting encouragement and www.abc.virginia.gov or at www.abc.virginia.gov or healing through prayers. People are available to 800-552-3200. 800-552-3200. pray with you or for you. Antioch Christian Church is located at 1860 Beulah Road in Vienna. www.antiochdoc.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ June 8-14, 2016 ❖ 15 News Some Are Hidden Gems, Others Star in Local Businesses Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection Throughout Vienna, small shops are loaded with a big fan base.

By Donna Manz The Connection

rom one end of Vienna to the other, there are small businesses loaded Fwith a loyal customer-base who may not be famous – yet – in the community. Quality products and a dedica- tion to outstanding customer service is their benchmark. Here is a virtual tour of these loved businesses. New kid in town is Crust Pizzeria, at 8415 Old Courthouse Road, around the corner from McDonald’s in the Tysons area. New Yorker and Italy travel spe- Their VPN-certified pizza (that’s Verace cialist David Rosati calls Crust’s Manual and Maria Fesdekjian have Pizza Napolitana) is made with imported pizza the “best” American pizza owned and operated Guarantee DOP San Marzano tomatoes and 00 flour Pizza maestro Tonino Topolino, outside New York City. Shoe Repair on Church Street for from the Campania region of Italy. Pizza Verace Pizza Napolitana-certified, 36 years. maestro Tonino Topolino comes from uses a paddle to place his pizza in Naples and is trained as a VPN-certified the wood-fired oven at Crust. pizza chef. A wood-fired brick oven anchors the kitchen. The classic pizza Margherita is as authen- tic as you will find in the U.S. New Yorker and Italy travel specialist David Rosati calls Crust’s pizza the “best” American pizza outside of New York. Hours for Crust are Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. 703-663-8233. A historic house sits at 131 Church St. NW, its exterior looking much as it would have early in the 20th century. Inside this house is a Vienna institution, Guarantee Shoe Repair, owned by Manuel and Maris Fesdekjian for 36 years. What makes Manuel’s business valuable in Vienna – be- sides its longevity – is Manuel’s congenial manner, calling customers by name as they The meat case at The Polish Market walk into his shop. Guarantee smells like features an assortment of sausages. leather, and, from a doorway, you can watch Pazzo To Go Gelato features gelato Manuel work. He prides himself on making made on site in traditional and shoes “look like new,” and his history with not-so-traditional Italian flavors. many of his loyal customers. Guarantee Shoe Repair is open from 9 Jacek Skrzeszewski, owner of The Pazzo To Go Gelato, also known as Pazzo a.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday, and from 9 Polish Market, brings in fresh Gelato, is at 118 Branch Rd SE, between a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The family-run Polish specialties from New York Pazzo Pomodoro and Cenan’s bakery. 703- shop is closed on Sunday. 703-938-8881. and Chicago. 281-7777 Profeed, a premium pet-food/supplies Meanwhile … at the far end of Vienna shop, has been a good neighbor in Vienna A sibling to Pazzo Pomodoro, Pazzo To near the intersection of Maple Avenue and for nine years. General Manager Adrien Go Gelato sells Italian ice cream – gelato Nutley Street is a fairly-new-comer, The Henric attributes the shop’s reputation to – in a separate storefront next door to Pazzo Polish Market, owned and operated by its high-quality food, friendly staff, competi- Pomodoro. The gelato, in classic Italian fruit Jacek “Jack” Skrzeszewski. Most of the tive prices and its active role in the com- and confection flavors, is made on site. shop’s non-perishables are from Poland, munity, from supporting local nonprofits to Currently, Pazzo Gelato is open on week- while most of the meats are made in a Pol- schools with raffle and auction prizes. days from late afternoon to mid-evening, ish meat company in Chicago. Pastries, Rudy’s Friends Dog Training offers dog but, that will probably change once school stuffed cabbage, and fresh pierogies come training workshops at the Vienna store. is out for the summer. in fresh on Fridays from New York. There The shop, a stand-alone building near Prices for cups and cones start at $4.50, are 400 varieties of kielbasa (sausage) and Wells Fargo Bank, is at 234 Maple Ave. East. and to-go cartons start at $9.50 for a pint. the Polish Market sells a diverse selection 703-242-7387. Currently, Pazzo Gelato is open Monday of kielbasa, ranging in price from $5 a Profeed is open Monday through Friday, through Thursday, 3 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 3 pound to about $9 a pound. from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1 to 10:30 p.m.; Friends look over the ice cream The Polish Market is at 431 Maple Ave. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 9:30 p.m. case at Pazzo To Go Gelato. West; 703-261-6385.

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