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2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Former Delegate Vince Callahan Dies at 82 Represented McLean, Great Falls in House of Delegates for 40 years.

By Reena Singh The Connection

ormer delegate Vincent Callahan Losing an Institution Jr., who spent 40 years represent- Fing McLean, Great Falls and From The Connection’s story on Callahan’s retirement in March 2007. Tysons Corner in House hen Del. Vince Callahan (R-34) we were the reform party in Virginia,” said of Delegates, died on Sept. 20. Wwalked into the Virginia state Callahan. A Northern Virginian for life, he was born legislative session for the first time, He added the General Assembly was in Washington D.C. in 1931 and died at 82 Lyndon Johnson was president and The significantly streamlined during the 1990s years old in Arlington on Saturday. Beatles were still six months away from because of political competition between the releasing “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts two parties. He considered the shift in Politicians from both sides of the aisle Club Band.” political power — from a one-party system to commented on the sadness of his loss. Callahan first took office as McLean’s a two party-controlled state — to be one of “Dorothy and I are profoundly saddened representative to the House of Delegates in the most significant and positive changes to 1968 … He is the longest serving Republican take place during his tenure. by the loss of our friend Vince Callahan,” and the second longest serving member in the The increased competition may have had said Gov. Terry McAuliffe in a statement. General Assembly’s history. some negative side effects. Callahan said “Vince devoted his life to serving the people “It has gotten old. I want to do something civility and camaraderie between Republicans of Virginia and he will be remembered as a other than be a politician on call for the rest and Democrats in the General Assembly has of my life,” said Callahan, who has driven to eroded over the years. leader and a statesman who always put his Richmond at least once every week since he “The partisanship is more acute and the community and his Commonwealth first.” was elected 40 years ago. collegiality that was once there is lacking,” he Del. , who currently The McLean delegate has spent 10 years as noted. serves the district Callahan did, commended Connection file photo chair of the House of Delegates appropria- But the expansion and rising affluence of tions committee, considered one of the most has increased the influence his support and efforts in local organiza- Vincent Callahan influential positions in the state. of representatives from the Washington tions. … Party activists say he was one of the first suburbs in the General Assembly, Callahan “He leaves behind a lasting legacy in the bipartisan bridge builder can serve as an Republicans to gain any significant political said. Commonwealth and certainly here in our example for many of today’s elected lead- power in a state that, until recently, was “At one stage, the rest of the members sort dominated by Democrats. When Callahan first of looked with suspicion on Northern Virginia local community,” she said. “It was an honor ers. I am saddened by his passing.” took office in the late 1960s, he was one of and ignored us. Now they have to pay to call him a friend, to work with him over Turner Farm advocate Beverly Bradford only 14 Republicans in the 100-seat General attention to us, even if they don’t necessarily the years and to have the privilege of his remembered his presence at the Turner Assembly. like us,” he said. advice and guidance.” Farm Park dedication in 1999. She also “A lot of the party’s success now can be Callahan said his own district has changed credited to Del. Callahan’s early work. To be significantly from a more modest homog- U.S. Rep. spoke of noted that Callahan championed a Republican back then was just unheard of. enous community to one that increasingly is Callahan’s efforts with both Republicans Georgetown Pike as the state’s first scenic The Democrats had been in power since the marked by affluence and ethnic diversity. and Democrats for the sake of the state. byway. 1880s. The majority that you see today really “In 1963, I bought my house in McLean for got its start from the early Republicans that $44,000. Now it is difficult to find one worth “Vince Callahan was a statesman who put “Not only was he a friend to everyone ran,” said Shaun Kenney, communications less than $1 million,” said Callahan. sound policy and the needs of Northern Vir- regardless of their political leanings, but director for the Republican Party of Virginia. ginians ahead of partisanship,” he said in a Vince Callahan had a soft spot for dogs and “I ran as a Republican because I thought — Julia O’Donoghue statement. “One only hopes his legacy as a horses,” she said. Langley Student Has Voice on School Board

county, especially so during a time when affect students this year,” he said. “I used Harris LaTeef ready the Board is deciding issues that will have to get on the bus at 6:17 a.m., and I prob- an effect on students for many years to ably wouldn’t get home until 3 p.m.” to represent students come,” said LaTeef. Students who have between two to five LaTeef’s first experience with the School homework items to finish that night on big issues. Board was as a third grade student at struggle to get to bed by a decent hour, Colvin Run Elementary in 2006, when he he said. Going to class tired from the lack By Reena Singh nominated Nancy Gunderman as one of of sleep was normal among his peers. The Connection the support employees of the year. He also hopes to use his position to ad- School Board Member at Large IIryong vocate for smaller class sizes for next arris LaTeef isn’t used to Moon was the board chairman when LaTeef Photo by Fairfax County Public Schools year’s budget. H wearing a suit, but he’s get- came before the board for the first time. Harris LaTeef, Langley High School “With the growing student enrollment ting good use from the ones “He is a well-mannered, well-spoken, student, is the student representa- and the lack of a real increase from the he owns this year. smart, admirable, and compassionate young tive for the FCPS School Board. Board of Supervisors, I hope to advocate The School Board’s student represen- man with a great future ahead of him,” he that, if any cuts need to be made, we tative, a senior at Langley High School, said. to throw his hat in the ring despite being strive to limit the impact they will have will provide the board with a unique per- That first interaction peaked LaTeef’s in- active already at school. On Feb. 5, he ran on classroom sizes and the daily lives of spective that represents 187,000 people terest in Fairfax County Public Schools poli- against 18 other students in the county and students,” he said. “Of course an increase in the county for important issues this tics - and politics in general. He said he is was elected the 44th student representative. from the Board of Supervisors is critical year. interested in how politics and government As the students’ representative, he will be to maintaining our level of excellence as “I really do believe this is the greatest affect students. the key voice for big issues this year, like we are projected to be providing educa- honor I’ve received during my time as a later start times. This is an issue that LaTeef tion to over 195,000 students by 2018.” student and I could not be more proud AS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE elec- sees every day. to represent my peers from across the tions loomed early in the year, he decided “This is the single largest issue that will See Voice, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2014 ❖ 3 Election 2014: Candidate profiles Bio Candidate: John W. Foust Bridging Political Divide Political Party: Democrat Current position: Member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Democrats hope since 2007. Represents the Dranesville district, which includes McLean, Great Foust’s reputation as Falls, Herndon and portions of Vienna and Falls Church. a ‘bridge-builder’ Born: Sept. 5, 1951 in Johnstown, Pa. Residence: McLean connects with voters. Occupation: Attorney Spouse: Dr. Marilyn Jerome Foust By Victoria Ross Children: Matthew, Patrick The Connection Education: B.A. Economics, University of Pittsburgh; MBA, Law degree, First in a series of candidates’ profiles. George Washington University Law School traightening his tie, John Foust is Community Organizations: Former preparing for yet another “meet- President of McLean Citizens Associa- Sand-greet” event at the Clifton tion and District Chairman of Boy home of Democratic supporters Scouts. Current Member Board of Terry Matlaga and Kevin Bell. Supervisors, Chairman of Audit and It’s a sunny Saturday afternoon in Sep- Economic Advisory Committees and tember, a good thing since the event is be- Vice-chairman of Budget Committee. ing held outside. Foust smiles when his wife, Marilyn 63, in his ambition to be the first Demo- Jerome Foust, who frequently accompanies cratic representative of Virginia’s 10th dis- her husband to these events, reaches up to trict in more than three decades. pat down his hair. According to the Rothenberg/Roll Call “You look wonderful,” she tells him. Political Report, the 10th district seat held It’s just seven weeks away from Election firmly for 34 years by retiring U.S. Rep. Day, in what’s considered one of the hot- Frank R. Wolf could be the rare bright spot test Congressional races in the country, and for Democrats this midterm election. Foust’s mood is upbeat. While some GOP strategists say Foust People who know him well say Foust might be “punching above his weight class” genuinely enjoys meeting new people and in the congressional race, other strategists listening to their concerns, a skill that served maintain the 10th district — once deeply him well during his seven years as a Fairfax Republican — is now considered “Leans County supervisor. Republican.” “He always has time for you. John is a Foust is vying for the seat against fellow true public servant who demonstrates solid McLean resident Barbara Comstock, a GOP working-class values,” said Grace Han Wolf, member of the Virginia House of Delegates. a member of the Herndon Town Council, In recent weeks, both campaigns have who has worked with Foust on a number of amped up the tone and tenor of the nega- boards and commissions in the past decade. tive political rhetoric. They have also ac- “There’s not an arrogant bone in his celerated the number of campaign whistle body.” Photo by Victoria Ross/The Connection stops, debates and town hall forums in an “John is a real bridge-builder, not a bomb- Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) poses with his effort to get turnout during the midterm thrower. I’ve known him for years, and I’ve campaign staff outside his McLean office on Thursday, Sept. 11. Foust is election. seen him working to find common ground running for the 10th District Congressional seat held by Republican on community issues. Congress needs more Frank Wolf for 34 years. From left: Maggie Seal, Devan Kerley, John people like that,” said Gary Serota of Foust, Patricia Yacob, John Souleles and Samee Ahmad See Inspired, Page 7 McLean, a longtime friend and neighbor.

ALTHOUGH THE TWO were neighbors Q&A with John Foust in McLean, they didn’t really meet until they Q: What do you consider your ballots for you on Nov. 4. litical hero because of his commitment both chaperoned a Langley High School trip top 3 accomplishments as A: -My track record as a hard-working, to equality and his courage. to Kenya in 2002. Dranesville Supervisor? problem-solving elected official who helped Q: What do you do to relax? “We got to know each other well, because A: -Fiscal management through the balance seven budgets while continuing to A: I enjoy hiking, reading, and going out we spent hours touring Kenya in these vans Great Recession invest in our community’s priorities to dinner with my wife. that travel for miles over bumpy roads. -Dulles Rail project -My support for job-creators like educa- Q: What are the first five songs When you’re with someone for 10 days, you -Delivering numerous pedestrian and tion, infrastructure, and research and de- on your playlist? get to know them pretty well,” Serota said. bicycle projects in the district velopment A: -Yesterday, by The Beatles “John has a consistency of character and he’s Q: If you are elected, what are -My support for women being able to -Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon got great integrity. When John says ‘I’m your top 3 priorities as our new make their own healthcare choices without and Garfunkel going to do something, he does something.’” Congressman? interference by the government -Crazy by Patsy Cline “John is fearless,” said , A: -Focus Congress on solving problems Q: What is the last book you read? -Wind Beneath My Wings, by Bette chairman of the Fairfax County Board of and not on partisan games A: That Used to be Us: How America Fell Midler Supervisors, who introduced Foust during -Increase jobs and opportunity in our Behind in the World It Invented and How -Luckenbach Texas, by Waylon Saturday’s campaign event. “He is one of district We Can Come Back (Thomas Freidman, Jennings my most valuable colleagues on the board. -Increase support for early childhood, Michael Mandlebaum) Q: When out-of-town friends He has the tenacity to get things done … K-12 and higher education Q: Who is your hero and why? visit, where do you like to take He worked day and night to help get the Q: Tell us the top three reasons A: My father is my hero on how to live my them to show off Fairfax County? business community back on its feet.” why voters should cast their life; Doctor Martin Luther King is my po- A: Riverbend Park It’s that same tenacity that drives Foust, —Victoria Ross

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Fellow classmate at Langley, SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Morgann Tucker, became good Title Sponsor – $10,000 • Your company shown as title sponsor in all media friends with LaTeef during high • Signage at registration desk • Logo on scoreboard & rules sheet school. She noted that he is active • Two (2) hole sponsorships with the student newspaper. • Opportunity to provide participant giveaways INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CLUB • Twelve (12) golfers “I think he’s doing a really good • Sponsor signage and welcome keynote at banquet 13200 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway job pushing later start times,” she • Color logo on event banner displayed at banquet Fairfax, Virginia 22033 said. “He’s really fun and always • Sixteen (16) raffle tickets http://www.internationalcc.com Platinum – $5,000 Monday, October 6th, 2014 doing something. He’s really busy.” • Signage at registration desk • Logo on rules sheet Event Information • Sponsor signage on bar, box lunch or beverage carts Registration: 9:30 am IN ADDITION to writing and tak- • Two (2) hole sponsorships Shotgun Start: 11:00 am ing photos for the school newspa- • Opportunity to provide participant giveaways Post-Tournament Awards Banquet • Eight (8) golfers per, LaTeef is the Co-Chairperson • Color logo on event banner displayed at banquet Silent/Live Auction for the Langley and McLean high • Twelve (12) raffle tickets Raffles and Prizes schools Relay For Life. Gold – $3,500 Closest to the Pin & Long Drive • Signage at registration desk http://tinyurl.com/forethekids2014 “We’re bridging the gap between • Logo on rules sheet Langley and McLean, who are bit- • Sponsor signage on bar, box lunch or beverage carts GOLF FOURSOMES $900 • One (1) hole sponsorship ter sports rivals,” he said, laugh- • Opportunity to provide participant giveaways Includes: Four Golfers ing. • Six (6) golfers Boxed Lunch • Color logo on event banner displayed at banquet Post Tournament Awards Banquet He also volunteers at Reston • Eight (8) raffle tickets Live/Silent Auctions Hospital Center once a week. Silver – $2,500 Raffles and Prizes • Signage at golf bag drop “From watching budget debates • One (1) hole sponsorship Closest to the Pin & Long Drive to speaking individually with • Four (4) golfers Includes: Greens Fees, Cart, Driving Range • Six (6) raffle tickets School Board members, I really • Color logo on event banner displayed at banquet Individual Golfers $250 have a newfound appreciation for • Opportunity to present skills competition awards For more information on sponsorship or raffle prizes the massive amount of work and Bronze – $1,500 opportunities, please effort that goes into running the • One (1) hole sponsorship, Two (2) golfers & contact Amir Capriles at 10th largest school system in our Four (4) raffle tickets [email protected] • Color logo on event banner displayed at banquet or 703-362-6970 nation,” LaTeef said.

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games, booths, barbecue, homemade FRIDAY/SEPT. 26 apple butter, historic church tours, Taste of the Vine Annual Colonial and Civil War living history Fundraiser. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Civil re-enactors, organ concerts, live War Interpretive Center at Historic music, pony rides and much more. Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, http://www.pohick.org. Fairfax. This year’s featured winery is Naked Mountain Vineyards. Hors SUNDAY/SEPT. 28 d’oeuvres will be provided by Le Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Mediterranean Bistro, Al-Maza, Curry 3 p.m. Mantra, Cameron’s Coffee and Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Chocolates and Shirley’s Catering. St., Reston. Walk and fundraise to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 - SUNDAY/NOV. 2 Visit http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/ Cox Farms Fall Festival. 10 a.m. - 6 General?pg=informational&fr_id=5817&type=fr_informational&sid=18124 NatureFest. p.m. (5 p.m. in November) 15621 1-5 p.m. Runnymede Park, Braddock Road, Centreville. Giant 195 Herndon Parkway, Herndon. slides, famous hayrides, rope swings, Explore various nature stations farm animals & their babies, farm throughout the park including chores, kiddie zone, apples & cider, butterflies, bees, life in the meadow, food, entertainment and over 90 acres web of life and much more with live of fun. 703-830-4121. animal shows throughout the day. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 October a.m.-6 p.m. 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. A celebration of the diversity WEDNESDAY/OCT. 1 and community spirit that is found in Jewelry and Antiques Road Show. Reston, this annual event brings 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Herndon Senior together the people of Reston to Center, 873 Grace Street, Herndon. celebrate the rich medley of cultures. Registration is required for one free Visit appraisal of one item. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ www.HerndonSeniorCenter.org or MulticulturalFestival.shtml. call 703-464-6200. No walk-ins Grey Seal Puppets of Charlotte, N.C. accepted. will open The Alden’s 2014-2015 McLean Kids Performance Series with “The Emperor’s New Clothes” at 2 THURSDAY/OCT. 2 Photo by Donna Manz/The Connection p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general 3rd Annual Reston Town Center Rebeccah Graves and her daughter, Laylah, 6, wore tradi- public and $10 for McLean tax district Help the Homeless Walk. 12 p.m. residents. The Alden is located at Reston Town Center, 11959 Market tional Bavarian dresses to the 2013 Vienna Oktoberfest. 1234 Ingleside Avenue, inside the St, Reston. Walk from Mayflowers This year’s festival will be on Saturday, Oct. 4. McLean Community Center. For more Floral Design Studio on The Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection information or to purchase tickets Promenade to the Embry Rucker 777 Lynn Street, Herndon. Experience cider, the children will use these online, visit: www.aldentheatre.org, Community Shelter and back. Funds paintings, jewelry, sculpture, leaves to create animal artwork. The A troupe of Cambodian dancers perform on the World or call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711. will enable Cornerstones to provide photography, ceramics, glass, mixed- program fee is $5 per child, and Stage at the Reston Multicultural Festival on Sept. 28, essential resources and services for Photo contributed media, woodworking – and more. reservations are required. Space is 2013. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. Charity Wine Life Festival. 1-5 p.m. individuals and families in the limited to 20 children. Children Mosaic District, 2905 District Avenue, community who are homeless or at The Alden in McLean Opens its 2015-2016 McLean Kids younger than age 5 are required to be 27. Fairfax. Your ticket will gain you risk of becoming homeless. Visit Series with Grey Seal Puppets’ “The Emperor’s New SATURDAY/OCT. 11 accompanied by an adult. Parents are access to taste over 150 premium and www.cornerstonesva.org/events_list/ Clothes” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. 38th Annual Fairfax Fall Festival. welcome to join in on the walk and Virginians in the 18th and 19th value-driven wines from around the hth. 10209 Main Street, Fairfax. What assist with the craft—regular garden THURSDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 16-19 centuries by celebrating All Hallows world. Admission: $45. 703-992- started out as a small market for admission applies. For reservations, Fall Carnival Fun on the Farm. Eve with storytelling, fortune telling, 8157. turkeys, snowmen, and much more artisans has grown to a festival with call 703-255-3631 x103 or Frying Pan Farm Park, 2309 West Ox fall foods and family gatherings. Visit Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live! SATURDAY/OCT. 4 for the holidays. There is no WEDNESDAY/OCT. 8 over 400 arts, crafts and food [email protected]. Road, Herndon. Games and rides, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully- 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. National Firearms Oktoberfest Vienna. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. admission fee. Please visit Noam Pikelny & Stuart Duncan. 8 vendors, children’s activities and McLean Orchestra Season Opening tasty food fair and beverages for sale. historic-site. Museum, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Historic Church Street, Vienna. Enjoy www.HerndonSeniorCenter.org or p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 entertainment for all ages. Visit Concert: Russian Flair. 8 p.m. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ An Evening of Indian Dance. 7:30 Fairfax. A nationwide event, Museum beer, wine, food, music, kids activities call 703-464-6200. Trap Road, Vienna. Banjo pioneer and www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special- Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road, fryingpanpark/ p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Day Live! offers visitors the chance to and more. Visit http:// Punch Brother band member Noam events/fall-festival. McLean. A rich program of Russian Trap Road, Vienna. Traditional dance attend programs at no charge by viennaoktoberfest.org for more. Pikelny teams up with the Nashville Newmeyer Flyer Tribute to the favorites such as Tchaikovsky and featuring classical and folk Indian simply presenting a Museum Day Swing Dance. 7:30 p.m. Sherwood SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT 4 -5 Bluegrass Band’s, Stuart Duncan, for Everly Brothers. 7:30 p.m. The more. Mclean-orchestra.org/tickets. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-19 dance and music performed by Live! ticket at a participating museum Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Halloween Wagon Rides. 5-8 p.m. an acoustic showcase. Tickets: $25- Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, 19th Annual Craftsmen’s Fall professional dancers from the Indian or cultural institution. Highway, Fairfax. An evening of Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox $30. For more information, visit Vienna. The Newmeyer Flyer Classic Art & Craft Festival. 10 Dance Educators Association. Tickets: McLean Community Center’s swing dancing and great music! Each Road, Herndon. A narrated wagon www.wolftrap.org. production company memorializes the SUNDAY/OCT. 12 a.m.-6 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 $20-$25. For more information, visit Annual Harvest Happening event begins with a half hour swing ride along a trail filled with family- legendary Everly Brothers in Clifton Day. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Town of Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. www.wolftrap.org. Festival. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. McLean dance lesson by Gottaswing, followed oriented thrills,chills,and adventures. upcoming concert. Tickets: $25-$27. Clifton, Main Street and Chapel Road, Features original designs and work Northern Virginia Fall Brewfest. 11 Community Center, 1234 Ingleside by a dance at 8 p.m. Admission fee of At the end of the ride, s’mores and THURSDAY/OCT. 9 For more information, visit Clifton. Paradise Springs will be from hundreds of talented artists and a.m. - 7 p.m. Bull Run Regional Park, Avenue, McLean. General admission $15 can be paid at the door with cash hot apple cider will be provided. Loudon Wainwright, III. 8 p.m. The www.wolftrap.org. holding court in the “Wine Garden” in craftspeople from across America. 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. is $5 at the door; admission is free for or credit card. Admission $8. Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Burke History Day. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. the square at the corner of Main Visit www.gilmoreshows.com/ Food, drinks and live music. http:// children up to 36 months old. Piglets, Jazz Masters with John Eaton: Vienna. Classic blues concert from a Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Street and Chapel Road. Wine craftsmens_classics_chantilly_fall.shtml. www.novabrewfest.com/ chickens, goats and guinea pigs are “The Master: The Glorious veteran musician. Tickets: $25-$30. Department, 9501 Old Burke Lake Tastings, Grape Stomping, wines by 11th Annual Great Falls Studios Halloween Family Fun Day. 12 - 2 just a few of the many farm animals Songs of Jerome Kern.” 1 p.m. SUNDAY/OCT. 5 For more information, visit Road, Burke. This year’s Burke the glass, or bottles to take home all Art Tour. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Great p.m. The CenterStage, 2310 Colt Neck young children ages 3-8 will be able The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean Project for the Arts www.wolftrap.org. History Day will feature exhibits, will be offered throughout the day. Falls Community Library, 9830 Road, Reston. Come dressed in your to see and/or touch. McLean. Jazz pianist, musicologist, ArtFest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. McLean activities, presentations, and Join in for a glass or two and enjoy Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. favorite costume and enjoy Korean Culture Event. 12 p.m. Kings and humorist John Eaton brings his Central Park, 468 Dolley Madison children’s activities about the diverse wine produced right here in the town Experience ongoing demonstrations, sensational performances perfect for Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, popular continuing education Blvd., McLean. The park is FRIDAY/OCT. 10 types of transportation that have of Clifton. some hands on, and engage in the whole family. Peter McCory, a Burke. Korean Spirit and Culture program to The Alden. Jazz Masters transformed into a lively landscape of Simone Dinnerstein, Piano. 8 p.m. played a role in the settlement and conversations focusing on process and famed one-man band, will put Promotion Project presents “The with John Eaton is an entertaining mini art galleries showcasing and The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap day-to-day life from pre-Colonial to inspiration. The tour is meant to be children in the Halloween spirit at Hidden Treasures of Korean Art and and insightful afternoon that offering for sale the work of a diverse Road, Vienna. Classical piano concert. present time. Visitors will learn about THURSDAY/OCT. 16 educational, a celebration of 12:15 p.m., followed by a wonderful Modern Korea,” featuring two combines Eaton’s peerless knowledge group of 50 juried artists. Visit Repertoire will include works by railroads and steam engines, bi-planes Sam Amidon with Bill Frisell and community creativity. It does, though, performance at 1:15 p.m. by Bob documentary films, a traditional of the Great American Songbook, www.mpaart.org. Robert Schumann, Johann Sebastian and jet runways, buggies and early Shahzad Ismaily. 8 p.m. The Barns offer guests the opportunity to Brown’s Puppets in Monster Madness. wedding and a Korean buffet. hilarious commentary, and elegant, 19th Annual Paws for a Cause 3K Bach, and Franz Schubert. Tickets: automobiles, subways and canal at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, purchase exceptional local art. Little ghosts and goblins up to the age Ninth Annual ARTSºby ultra-tasteful renditions of jazz Walk. 12 p.m. Weber’s Pet $40. For more information, visit boats. Vienna. Folk artist Sam Amidon of 8 will try their skill at winning George!ºGala. 5 p.m. Center for the standards, both popular and obscure. Supermarket, 11021 Lee Highway, www.wolftrap.org. McLean Volunteer Fire Department performs with jazz guitarist Frisell, candy and prizes when they play Arts, George Mason University, 4400 Admission: $10/$5 MCC district Fairfax. Paws for a Cause benefits Open House. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. bassist Ismaily, and rebel rock FRIDAY/OCT. 17 carnival games. University Drive, Fairfax. This benefit residents Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc., an all- McLean Volunteer Fire Department, guitarist Cy Dune. Tickets: $25-$27. Masters of Hawaiian Music. 8 p.m. event features a showcase of October Kid’s Club “Pet Parade.” volunteer organization dedicated to SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 11-12 1455 Laughlin Avenue, McLean. Live For more information, visit The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap performances and exhibitions by 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tysons Corner Center providing pet visitation to residents of Oktoberfest Reston. Reston Town rescue demonstrations, fire safety www.wolftrap.org. Road, Vienna. Kona-born George SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 18-19 students and faculty, buffets and Outdoor Plaza, 1961 Chain Bridge nursing homes and hospitals since Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. education, and other fun activities for Kahumoku Jr. will perform selections Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 beverages, a silent auction of arts- Road, McLean. Learn all about pets. 1987. Visit www.fpow.org/event- Enjoy food, wine, beer, live the whole family. THURSDAY-SATURDAY/ indigenous to Hawaii. Tickets: $25- Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. related items and experiences and a Come dressed as your favorite pet and 685795. entertainment, a carnival and the Fall Leaf Collecting and Art for OCT. 16-NOV. 1 $30. For more information, visit 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. dazzling gala performance by Tony, get a special treat from Tysons Corner HernDOG Bark Bash. 12-3 p.m. Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K at Kids. 9 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical Great Pumpkin Gathering. 6-10 p.m. www.wolftrap.org. Warm yourself by the fires and enjoy Grammy and Olivier Award Center. This event will also feature Bready Park, Ferndale Avenue, Northern Virginia’s largest fall Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens 1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Artisan the splendor of autumn with crisp winnerºPatti LuPone. 703-993-4188 fun crafts, activities, music and Herndon. Doggy demonstrations, festival. Visit Court, Vienna. This children’s pumpkin carvers showcase a dazzling local apples, warm savory meat pies or artsbygeorge.gmu.edu. snacks. competitions, an off-leash area, www.oktoberfestreston.com. program starts with a walk to collect display of pumpkin art beyond your SATURDAY/OCT. 18 and hearty breads, or let Market Fair 69th Annual County Fair. 10 a.m. – 4 Holiday Fair. 2 – 7 p.m. Herndon adoption event and wide variety of Herndon Fine Arts Festival. beautiful fall leaves and to discover wildest imagining. Visit Historic Hallows Eve. 4 p.m. Sully entertainers, tradesmen and the p.m. Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Senior Center, 873 Grace Street, dog themed vendors will be on site. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 how leaves change color. Back at the www.tysonspartnership.org. Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, militia amuse and educate you. Visit Highway, Lorton. The fair includes Herndon. Hundreds of witches, http://herndon-va.gov/ a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Herndon, Visitor’s Center while sipping on apple Chantilly. Experience the traditions of www.1771.org. 8 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2014 ❖ 9 Calendar SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. Send announcements to north@ Publishing connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is SEPTEMBER Friday for the following week’s paper. HomeLifeStyle...... 9/10/14 Photos/artwork encouraged. A+ Camps & Schools...... 9/17/14 Fall Fun & Arts Preview...... 9/24/14 FRIDAY/SEPT. 26 OCTOBER Old Firehouse Teen Center Friday Wellbeing...... 10/1/14 Field Trips. 3:30-10 p.m. Trip will HomeLifeStyle PULLOUT: Deadline is 9/25/14...... 10/8/14 depart from OFTC, 1440 Chain A+ Camps & Schools...... 10/15/14 Bridge Road, McLean. Virginia State Election Preview I ...... 10/22/14 Fair. Prices vary based on activity. Election Preview II...... 10/29/14 www.mcleancenter.org or 703-790- 0123. NOVEMBER SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Wellbeing...... 11/5/14 Welcome the Change of Season Harvest Happenings. 11 a.m.-2 HomeLifeStyle...... 11/12/14 p.m. McLean Community Center, Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide I...... 11/19/14 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. $5. A+...... 11/25/14 www.mcleancenter.org or 703-790- Thanksgiving is November 27. 0123. Cars & Coffee. 7-9 a.m. Katie’s Coffee DECEMBER House, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Wellbeing...... 12/3/14 Every Saturday come find an HomeLifeStyle: Home for the Holidays...... 12/10/14 assortment of antique, custom, Hanukkah begins December 16. exotic, sports cars and more! With Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide II...... 12/16/14 coffee! Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.- A+ Camps & Schools...... 12/16/14 1 p.m. Great Falls Village, 778 CHILDREN’S CONNECTION...... 12/24/14 Walker Road, Great Falls. Bring your recyclable bag and participate in the E-mail [email protected] for more information. local movement. Farmers from around the area sell their vegetables, fruits, crepes, drinks and more. Award- Turner Farm’s Back to Schooling Winning Show. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Turner Farms, Newspapers & Online 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls. A 703-778-9431 chance to show off your skills as an www.ConnectionNewspapers.com equestrian. Open to all ages. 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From Page 10 Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, Lean to draw cartoons with artist Bud Little. McLean. General admission is $5 at the door; Ages 6 and up. Please register for this program. admission is free for children up to 36 months old. Piglets, chickens, goats and guinea pigs are just a few of the many farm animals young WEDNESDAY/OCT. 1 children ages 3-8 will be able to see and/or McLean Newcomers Club Coffee. 11 a.m. touch. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” 2 p.m. The Avenue, McLean. The McLean Newcomers Club Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, inside the has geared up for a new season, as members of McLean Community Center. Tickets are $15 for the executive board gathered to plan for the the general public and $10 for McLean tax year to come. Founded in 1969 to create new district residents. Hans Christian Andersen’s friendships, they welcome both new and long- classic fable takes on a whole new dimension as time residents. www.McleanNewcomers.com or it is transformed with an all-animal cast. call 203-770-6995. Photography Class Part 2. 10 a.m. – Noon. Tysons Corner Microsoft Store, 1961 Chain SUNDAY/SEPT. 28 Bridge Road, McLean. Learn techniques to crop Friends of MCC Reception to Celebrate 50 pictures, remove “red eye”, adjust focus, and Years of Service. 2-4 p.m. McLean more. Free. Call the Shepherd’s Center of Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, Oakton Vienna (SCOV) office to register for McLean. Free admission. www.mcleancenter.org classes or for additional information, 703-281- or 703-790-0123. 0538. Amadeus Orchestra with the Silver-Garburg Teddy Bear Band. 12:30 p.m. McLean Central Piano Duo. 4 p.m. Saint Luke Catholic Church, Park Gazebo, corner of Route 123 and Old 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Amadeus Dominion Dr. Free. The Alden, Jammin’ Juniors Concerts welcomes back the exciting Silver- concert series. Garburg Piano Duo for the first concert of the Pokemon League. 4:30 – 6 p.m. Great Falls 2014-2015 season. Tickets $30 and may be Library. 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. purchased at the door or online at http:// Meeting Room. Age 5 to 15. Come play www.amadeusconcerts.com. Students 17 and Pokemon with your friends. under are admitted free of charge. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 3 -5 TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 “Transitions” ValeArts Fall Art Show 2014. Tiny Tots. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, Friday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Head on over 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Artists reception on Friday, Oct. to Dolley Madison for an exciting storytime 3 at 7 p.m. Vale Schoolhouse, 3124 Fox Mill featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 13-23 Road, Oakton. In its 19th year, the nine artists months with an adult. For more information will present a group show of more than 150 contact the library branch at 703-356-0770. original works of local fine art. The focus will be Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls on “Transitions,” the evolution of the artist as Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Join well as the resulting art. Songmi Heart and us for stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 Laura Bealey will be featured as guest artists. with adult. Free. There will be a young artists’ table for Learn to Draw Cartoons. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls younger art lovers.

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Allow us to introduce you to Madeira’s academic programs and school community at one of our fall open house events. Meet teachers, take a campus tour, and experience the magic of Madeira. Sunday, October 5 • 1:00 pm Sunday, November 9 • 1:00 pm or by appointment throughout the year For more information call 703-556-8273 or begin your journeyonline at www.madeira.org. Now offering transportation from D.C., Alexandria, and Tysons Metro.

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Kristian Stanford finished with a team-high 13 Langley’s Rachel Andrejev finished with 11 kills Langley’s Raya Mufti swings for a kill attempt kills for Langley on Monday. against Chantilly on Monday. during Monday’s match against Chantilly. Langley Volleyball Falls to Chantilly in Four Sets

Stanford leads Saxons with 13 kills. like Langley,” Ezigbo said. “… A win like this figuring out. We’re really young. To battle will give the girls the feeling that they can Chantilly like they did, I’m good with that. By Jon Roetman didn’t let that slow them down for the re- compete with the better teams in the region.” Our learning curve is going to be huge. We The Connection mainder of the match. Chantilly improved to 5-2. still have over a month to get ready for when “It’s just their personality,” Chantilly head Young, who is committed to the Univer- it really counts.” n 2011, Kathryn Young and her fel- coach Charles Ezigbo said of the Chargers sity of Virginia, led Chantilly with 14 kills. Senior Rachel Andrejev has been the Sax- low freshmen on the Chantilly volley- bouncing back from losing the first set. “We knew we could at least hang with ons’ go-to hitter this season. She finished Iball team made a goal to reach the “They usually are relentless. I really don’t [Langley],” Young said. “It just validated with 11 kills on Monday. Kristian Stanford state tournament at some point dur- have to say a whole lot to pump them up.” that we can go [further in the postseason] finished with a team-high 13 kills. Shifflett ing their four-year high school careers. The 2014 Langley volleyball team isn’t the than we have in past years.” said Stanford has the ability to be a consis- Now a senior, Young and the Chargers feel same squad that won the state title last sea- Chantilly senior outside hitter Madison tent contributor and help pick up the slack pretty good about their chances of qualify- son. Alex Andrejev, the 2013 Virginia Lutz finished with nine kills, including the created by Donaldson’s injury. ing for states. On Monday, Chantilly had an Gatorade Player of the Year, graduated and match-winner in the fourth set. Sophomore “I think Kristian Sandburg can do it,” opportunity to test itself against defending is playing for Columbia University. Junior outside hitter Julia Recto had four kills, and Shifflett said, “she just needs to get a little VHSL 6A state champion Langley, and the outside hitter Jess Donaldson, an all-state senior setter Emily Booker had three aces. rhythm going.” Chargers passed with flying colors. selection in 2013, suffered a torn ACL ear- While Langley fell short, head coach Su- Chantilly will host South Lakes at 7:15 After dropping the first set, the Chargers lier this season and is out for the year. How- san Shifflett pointed out there is still plenty p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29. Langley faced re-grouped and defeated the Saxons 3-1 ever, the Saxons entered Monday’s match of time to prepare for the postseason. Potomac Falls on Tuesday, after The (24-26, 25-19, 25-22, 25-23) at Langley with an 8-1 record, including seven con- “I was actually very pleased with the way Connection’s deadline. The Saxons will face High School. Chantilly failed to hold a late secutive victories. they played,” Shifflett said of the Saxons. Robinson and Battlefield on Saturday, Sept. lead in the opening set, but the Chargers “It’s a confidence builder, beating a team “With Jess going down, we had to do some 27 in a Dig Pink event. Sports Roundups lowed two screen completions all night for minus-6 yards. Impressive Defensive His massive tackle on one screen caused a significant turn- Langley Football Earns over. Showing Caps 34-0 Win For Vienna started the night with a 25-yard touchdown run First Win by Jared Cole, quickly followed by an 18-yard touchdown The Langley football team defeated T.C. Williams 46- Vienna Broncos run by David Wallis. Quarterback Colin O’Connor deliv- 35 on Sept. 19 at Langley High School. A stingy defense and hard-nosed blocking capped an ered a 17-yard touchdown pass to Cole later in the half. The Saxons (1-2) will travel to face Chantilly at 7:30 impressive night at Waters Field for the 110-pound Justin Duenkel hit a 29-yard field goal to cap off a 27-0 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. Vienna American Broncos during Vienna’s annual “Black half after also connecting on all two-point extra point at- Out” celebration. tempts. Michael Indelicarto took a 25-yard run into the The Broncos beat the Braddock Road Hurricanes 34- end zone early in the third quarter. McLean Suffers First Defeat 0 behind a defense that allowed minus-1 total yards on Jacobs Oliver, Tanner Hughes, and Duenkel all had The McLean football team suffered its first loss of the 27 attempts. Joey Murray had a huge game at defense fumble recoveries while Jack Taylor netted two important season on Sept. 19, falling to Falls Church, 24-20 at end, imposing his will on four solo tackles and two as- recoveries as well for a total of five turnovers. McLean High School. sists. Jared Cole had three solo tackles and one assist. The Broncos will play a tough Dulles South on Saturday, The Highlanders (2-1) will host South Lakes at 7:30 Michael Leone directed a defensive backfield that al- Sept. 27, in Aldie. p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26.

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