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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMarch 28-April 3, 2012 online Oakat Hill/Herndon www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Jimmy Cirrito, owner of Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern in Herndon, serves as auctioneer during the last year’s Taste of the Town at Worldgate Center. This year’s event will take place April 19.

From left, Sydney Sasser, Peter Bacenet and Kaley Thornton perform the Hungarian Photos by Variation from “Swan Lake” during the Classical Ballet Theatre’s annual Ballet and Alex McVeigh/ Bordeaux fundraiser Saturday, March 24. The Connection Dancers On the Move Arts Council Offers Classical Ballet Theatre Taste of Spring hosts annual fundraiser, Taste of the move to Reston. By Alex McVeigh Town brings The Connection restaurants to hen Cynthia Donavin, executive di- the forefront. rector of the Classical Ballet Theatre, was searching for inspiration to find W By Alex McVeigh a new location for the studio, she turned to one of the area’s most famous patrons of Sonia Boroday, 13, a student at the Classi- The Connection the arts: Reston founder Robert Simon. cal Ballet Theatre in Herndon introduces “I gave Mr. Simon a ride to our studio, he checked guests to items up for auction at the his Spring, the annual it out and said he knew the perfect place to relo- theatre’s annual Ballet and Bordeaux TTaste of the Town fes- cate,” Donavin said. “And sure enough, the spot he fundraiser Saturday, March 24. tival will celebrate picked will be our new location. He said he chose it many of Herndon’s signature because of its proximity to two future Metro stops.” dance well, but to succeed in many aspects of life,” restaurants by giving visitors a The Classical Ballet Theatre, a nonprofit dance stu- said Richard Thayer, chairman of the CBT’s board. chance to sample their signa- dio dedicated to providing education, performance “This is where you can get the best regional training ture items. Hosted by the Coun- From right, Jeff Sinclair of and outreach throughout the area, will be moving in the Mid-Atlantic.” cil for the Arts of Herndon, the Herndon greets Mayor August a little more than a mile east in Sunset Hill Thayer said he was “thrilled at the possibilities” of 21st annual event has long been Steve DeBenedittis and Road, next to the Plaza America shopping center. To the new space, which will feature a third studio to known as a showcase for desti- Councilmember Jasbinder help facilitate their expanded facilities, the theatre help the CBT increase their program offerings. nation dining. Singh at the Taste of the hosted their annual Ballet and Bordeaux fundraiser “We’re bursting at the seams at our current location, “Taste of Herndon is sort of Town festival, which will at the Center for Innovative Technology in Herndon and the move to Reston will ensure the continuation of how I keep up with the latest take place this year on Saturday, March 24. our quality programs,” he said. “We want to continue places that have opened over Thursday, April 19. “We exist for one reason, and that’s to raise young everything positive we do, which includes reaching out the past year,” said Peter dancers in a way that not only prepares them to to dancers, students, families and the community at Neeson of Herndon. “I don’t restaurants that I know are will- large.” consider myself to have a par- ing to get involved in a commu- The CBT hopes their new loca- ticularly brave palette when it nity event and support some- tion will encourage people to take comes to trying a new place, thing like the Council for the a look and see what happens on a much to my wife’s chagrin, but Arts.” daily basis. the festival is a great way to get This year will feature celeb- “We’re growing by leaps and the feel of places.” rity bartenders (often members bounds, and this move will help More than 20 restaurants will of the Town Council and other us provide more offerings to the be present at this year’s event, officials) as well as a full com- communities of Herndon, Reston including newcomers Jimmy pliment of auction items that and beyond,” said Patricia John’s, McAlister’s Deli and old include golf packages, wine McCabe, the CBT’s director of de- standards like Jimmy’s Old tastings vacations and more. velopment. “We want to open our- Town Tavern and O’Sullivan’s. The Taste of the Town will selves up more to the community, “I like seeing new places at take place at the Worldgate so we’ll have a lot of windows and Taste of the Town because if the Center on Thursday, April 19 open space.” family is thinking about going from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admis- The CBT was founded in 1991, to a new place, or we happen sion is $20 per person for non- Shanna Gayer, an alumnus and since then more than 30 of its to pass by one of the places I Arts Council members, $15 for of the Classical Ballet Hannah Markowitz, a alumni have gone on to profes- recognize, we’re more likely to members. More information Theatre in Herndon, per- student at the Classical sional dance careers around the stop in,” said Samantha Nguyen can be found at forms the Variation from Ballet Theatre in Herndon country, on Broadway and around of Herndon. “I like supporting www.herndonarts.org. “Carmen”. performs as the Black Swan. the globe in Russia and Germany. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 ❖ 3 News

Promoting Arts and Music at Mosby Woods One of the highlights of the year, the annual School Site Visit, con- tinues to attract art supervisors, principals, and their art and mu- sic teachers to see exemplary arts education and arts integration pro- grams in a local school. Council members and Principals’ Arts Edu- cation Forum members joined From left: Madalyn Stephens, Willow Jahnke and Fadumo Mahri Aste, principal at Mosby Alquani with their 4th grade teacher, Cindy Campbell. The Woods Elementary School, and students were discussing in detail the large works of art her staff on a guided tour of Mosby they were observing and writing down their thoughts. Woods’ art education and arts in- tegration programs. They had an how Mosby Woods integrates the mance and school murals. Mosby opportunity to visit classrooms to arts in their school from a panel Woods is involved with the observe arts-integrated lessons, of their teachers. Kennedy Center-sponsored CETA tour the school and courtyard, ex- They saw evidence of strong vi- program (Changing Education amine documentation of student sual arts and music programs at Through the Arts.) learning through the arts, and hear the school, including a perfor-

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Interrupting Harassment and Bullying An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered vances.” (I have long believed that middle In seeking that culture change, much of the to homes and businesses. Empowering bystanders Published by school, by its very existence, is unconstitution- outreach is dedicated to the bystander, the Local Media Connection LLC to intervene, students ally cruel and unusual punishment.) person witnessing someone being bullied, and Fairfax County undertakes an annual survey their ability to make the bullying behavior less 1606 King Street to set boundaries. of all students in grades 8, 10 and 12 that gives acceptable. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 insight into the lives of teens. Students who witness bullying can say to the Free digital edition delivered to ith a controversial and much More than 30 percent of Fairfax County stu- perpetrator: “Why would you say something your email box. Go to discussed new movie, “Bully,” dents recently surveyed reported being de- like that? Why would you do that?” connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe coming out this week, local pressed in the past year. Panarelli added: “Things like going up to the W NEWS DEPARTMENT: school districts continue to This is probably not unrelated to the fact that victim after, saying ‘I saw what happened, and To discuss ideas and concerns, wrestle with the issue of bullying in the schools. 56 percent of students surveyed reported be- don’t agree with it,’ helps that victim from feel- Call: 703-778-9410 And while school officials are still looking at ing bullied while 43 percent admitted to bul- ing isolated.” e-mail: “cyber-bullying” as novel and separate phe- lying others. This is consistent with findings It’s the sort of lesson that can start very [email protected] nomena, it’s fair to say that for students, there from other areas, with 8th grade as a bully- young. We can learn to say: “This is not right,” Kemal Kurspahic is little distinction between the teasing, harass- ing “hot-spot.” In Fairfax County, 62 percent even in the face of fierce peer pressure. This Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 ment and worse that happens of 8th graders said they had been bullied and ability to set boundaries which can begin in [email protected] on school grounds and the 55 percent admitted to bullying others. Of preschool will serve our children well later in Editorial Amna Rehmatulla school bus and the nastiness, course there is some overlap in the two life when they are resisting being a passenger Editorial Assistant rumors and character assassina- groups. in a car driven by someone who has been drink- 703-778-9410 ext.427 tion that takes place online. The combined ef- “We’ve seen that over 40 percent of the stu- ing or refusing to participate in rumors and [email protected] fect, including the graphic, lasting, visceral dents who say they have been bullied have ostracizing. Alex McVeigh attacks that are possible online, can make themselves bullied someone,” Mary Ann This starts with learning empathy, to care for Community Reporter 703-778-9441 school literally unbearable for some, and more Panarelli, director of Fairfax County Public animals, people and things who vulnerable and [email protected] than unpleasant for others. School’s Intervention and Prevention Services face challenges. @AMcVeighConnect As adults, we can only be thankful that we department told Connection reporter Alex — Mary Kimm, Rich Sanders escaped this environment before the advent of McVeigh. “It’s not a matter of punishing it out Sports Editor cell phone cameras and videos, instant post- of the system, it’s a matter of enacting a cul- [email protected], on 703-224-3031 ing to websites and other technological “ad- ture change.” Twitter @marykimm [email protected]

Letters to the Editor ADVERTISING: For advertising information public institutions, including schools the Senate and the session did a e-mail: It’s Discrimination and hospitals that receive substan- great deal to promote jobs and the More In-state [email protected] and It’s Wrong tial federal assistance, should not economy in Virginia. For example, Opportunities Janis Swanson limit the health care choices avail- just looking at Delegate Display Advertising To the Editor: able to their employees. While no Comstock’s record, three bills she To the Editor: 703-778-9423 The League of Women Voters Virginia has the best schools in organization should be forced to introduced and championed Andrea Smith was born more than 90 years ago violate its religious principles, insti- passed unanimously or over- the country. Regrettably the admis- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 from the long fight to get women tutions that serve the public at large whelmingly in both the House and sions process at schools like Vir- [email protected] the right to vote. Since 1992, ginia Tech, James Madison Univer- should show the same respect for the Senate: a tax exemption for Debbie Funk when League members studied their employees’ differing beliefs business data centers and exten- sity, or University of Virginia have National Sales health care policy, we have worked that they demand the community sions of the capital gains exemp- become so competitive for in-state 703-778-9444 [email protected] to ensure access to quality health show for their own principles. tion for new tech investments and students that these top tier schools care for all. The League also has The League of Women Voters the telework tax credit (that seem unattainable. As students, we a strong commitment and belief believes that all persons, regard- Comstock introduced and passed want to earn a phenomenal edu- Editor & Publisher that public policy in a diverse so- cation from these well renowned Mary Kimm less of gender, should be eligible last year). These bills will encour- 703-778-9433 ciety must affirm the right of all for preventive health services. age the continued growth of schools in order to succeed in the [email protected] individuals to make their own re- Allowing employers to exclude Virginia’s technology sector and its Virginia workforce. To get to where @MaryKimm productive choices. we need to go to be successful, we contraceptive services is discrimi- data center industry in particular Executive Vice President That’s why the League is so nation based on sex, and it’s that bring in millions of dollars of need degrees from schools like Jerry Vernon deeply concerned about recent wrong. revenue. The telework tax credit University of Virginia. When we [email protected] proposals that would allow em- are forced to go to private colleges bill promotes more flexible work Editor in Chief ployers and health plans to block Jane E. George situations for working Moms and or out of state universities instead, Steven Mauren contraceptive services and dis- Julia Jones Dads. Comstock also introduced the costs to obtain our degrees can Managing Editor criminate against women. double or even triple what an in- Kemal Kurspahic Co-Presidents her Fair and Open Competition in Photography: By a narrow margin, the U.S. League of Women Voters of the Government Contracting Act that state college would cost. Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Senate recently defeated an Fairfax Area would ensure that the 96 percent Barbara Comstock is in favor of Craig Sterbutzel amendment that would limit ac- helping us obtain these goals; she Art/Design: of Virginia’s workforce that is non- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, cess to contraception for women union has a level playing field in is cosponsoring House Bill 1083, John Smith if any employer or insurance plan General Assembly competing for contracts against More In-State Students in our Vir- Production Manager: has an undefined “religious or ginia Schools. It is exciting to hear Jean Card More Productive out-of-state unions while giving Geovani Flores moral objection” to it. A couple’s the taxpayer more bang for the that Delegate Comstock is work- decision about whether and how infrastructure buck. It is important ing hard to ensure Virginians suc- Special Assistant to the Publisher Than Reported Jeanne Theismann to limit the size of their family is a that the public hear about these ceed in the working world. By at- To the Editor: 703-778-9436 personal one and theirs alone to accomplishments and not be incor- tending these institutions we will [email protected] If one reads the national and make. Giving employers the au- rectly left with the impression that be able to stay close to home thus @TheismannMedia local newspapers, one would have thority to limit available options the primary focus of the Assembly, ensuring that the Virginia the impression that the General is an inappropriate intrusion into or the Republican-controlled workforce will benefit from these CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Assembly in Richmond devoted its the private lives of their employ- House of Delegates, was on social highly educated students. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 ❖ 7 Contributed Hurtful Area high school Viewpoints students discuss Ash Abbas, Exchanges cyber bullying. Grade: 11, Marshall High School Viewpoints “I think cyber bullying isn’t more damag- The Connection high school interns – Nikki Cheshire (Langley High), Monika Bapna (Marshall ing than regular bullying. Since it is online, High) and Mary Grace Oakes (Madeira) – asked area high school students: I feel as if it is easier to ignore because it’s ❖ Do you think cyber bullying is more damaging than regular bullying? Does the fact that it’s indirect unlike regular bullying.” online make it more hurtful or easier to ignore? ❖ Have you or your friends experienced cyber bullying: What was it and what was your response? “Obviously, playing online games consists of a lot of cyber bullying. After playing Anna Fahlberg, many games, it just gets me irritated Grade: 12, Langley High School sometimes. But, most of the times I just “You can’t erase cyber bullying, and it’s more hurtful because ignore it. you see it over and over again. It’s easy to ignore if it’s a private message, but it becomes worse than regular bullying if — Monika Bapna it’s posted for the whole world to see.” “I’ve definitely seen people posting sly statuses on Facebook The 2010 Fairfax County Youth Survey table on the prevalence and fre- The 2010 Fairfax County Youth Survey’s table on the number of students Jennifer Oler, that are clearly directed at certain people. It’s definitely not quency of students being bullied, taunted, ridiculed or teased by someone who have admitted to bullying, taunting, ridiculing or teasing someone in Grade: 12, acceptable, but I … scrolled past it.” in the past year. Numbers are percentages. the past year. Numbers are percentages. McLean High School “I think it makes it a lot easier to ignore because you Cody Jones, could delete the Facebook wall post for instance or Grade: 11, Langley High School delete your entire Facebook account for that matter. If “Cyber bulling is worse, because you can say meaner things. someone came up to you and started bullying you in It’s easier to say something rude online than face-to-face. It’s person, it is definitely a lot harder to not say anything harder to ignore since it’s much easier to access.” County Takes Aim at Bullying but over the computer through any sort of social network “There were a few cases I heard about, kids making fun of or email or text message, you just don’t have to re- By Alex McVeigh each other and ganging up on groups of five or more kids. I High School in Ohio, or Columbine. spond.” The Connection Survey helps county create bullying outreach, was never involved in any of it, though.” Second in a three part series. “We can’t be scouring everyone’s Facebook cyber bullying prevention. page to see what’s happening, we need the Annie Wattenmaker, Thomas Blazon, kids who are going through this to come to Grade: 12, Grade: 10, Langley High School onitoring aggressive behav- us,” Ferguson said. “Any enforcement is sim- The Madeira School “Cyber bullying is on the Internet, so everyone can see that. ior is a primary concern of ing hasn’t been limited to school hours. With “It used to be you only had to worry about ply trying to put someone on notice, we’re “I’d say cyber bullying Physical bullying can be kept secret. It’s more cowardly to MFairfax County when con- access to fellow students’ profiles and infor- this happening at school, but now it follows not concerned with punishment as much as is more damaging cyber bully, and it’s emotionally more hurtful since it’s hard to ducting the annual Youth mation online, bullying can happen online people home on their computers,” said Capt. we are with changing the destructive behav- because it can be done in sneaky and mean ways. know where to get help for it.” Survey. While fewer than 5 percent of stu- too. Cyberbullying is defined by the survey Bruce Ferguson, commander of the county’s ior.” When someone is cyber bullied, others can often “This guy started cussing at me online a few years ago, but I dents report gang activity or carrying a as “bullying through email, chat rooms, in- Community Resources Division. “While More than 70 percent of students said they see it online, which makes it way more harmful. If just unfriended and blocked him.” weapon, a majority of students have experi- stant messaging, websites or text messaging.” we’re a little behind, we’re working hard to would report cyber bullying incidents if it a bully confronts you directly, their words aren’t enced bullying from one side or the other. Almost one in seven, 14.1 percent, of stu- get our officers trained on identifying who could be done anonymously. as planned out and they’re likely to say something Ian Lagoe, According to the survey, 49.4 percent of dents said they were cyberbullied over the is being bullied, and to find out if there less hurtful. With cyber bullying, kids have time to Grade: 9, Langley High School students reported “bullying, taunting, ridi- last year, with 12.5 percent saying it was are any criminal aspects to it.” plan out what they’re going to say and plan a “Cyber bulling can be more hurtful since culing or teasing” someone in the past year. someone from their school. One third of stu- “It used to be you only had systematic way to hurt others. Also, cyber bullying it’s so easy to see. Everyone can see Facebook posts, which More than 8 percent said they did so 20 or dents said they knew someone who has been UNDER VIRGINIA LAW, intent to co- can go viral. One post or video can be sent to makes it worse than regular bullying.” more times. “really hurt” by cyber bullying. erce, intimidate or harass someone using to worry about this thousands of people within a minute, unlike face– “I haven’t seen any cyber bullying, but I’ve heard of it hap- While cyber bullying most often stems a computer network to communicate ob- to-face confrontation, which only lasts for a pening.” THE SURVEY also shows that 56.2 percent from interactions at school, Fairfax County scene, vulgar or indecent language or happening at school, but certain amount of time.” of students reported being bullied, taunted, Public Schools has a limited authority over threaten any immoral or illegal act may “No I haven’t experienced cyber bullying myself but I’ve watched girls say — Nikki Cheshire ridiculed or teased in the past year, and more what happens off school grounds. But when be a Class One misdemeanor. now it follows people home horrible things about other girls on Facebook.” than 10 percent more than 20 times. it becomes harassment or worse, that’s Ferguson said training and prevention Michael Orndoff, “We’ve seen that over 40 percent of the where the Fairfax County Police become in- are key if the county wants to prevent a on their computers.” Kristen Bilowus, Grade: 11, Marshall High School students who say they have been bullied volved. tragedy such as the recent one at Chardon — Capt. Bruce Ferguson Grade: 12, “I think that the fact that it’s online makes it easier to have themselves bullied someone,” said The Madeira School ignore. With cyber bullying, it’s easy to simply block or Mary Ann Panarelli, director of Fairfax 100 “I think cyber bullying can be more dangerous ignore what someone keeps telling you. But when County Public School’s Intervention and Pre- because it is more public than in- person bullying. someone bullies you in person, you actually know them, vention Services department. “So we’re not Overall, 54% of Fairfax County students reported being bullied If it happens online, the whole world can access it which makes it hurt more. You can stop someone from talking about a clear-cut case of ‘good guy- (victim) and 43% reported bullying others (aggressor) in the past and perpetuate the abuse. It is harder to ignore sending texts or posting on your wall on Facebook, but you can’t stop someone bad guy.’ It’s not a matter of punishing it 80 something that you are reading in front of you than from talking.” out of the system, it’s a matter of enacting a year. something that you experience that you can block “I’ve never personally experienced cyber bullying, and I don’t know anyone culture change.” 62 out of your mind.” that’s experienced it either. Bullying someone in person seems to be more common Since the question is phrased to include 60 55 56 “I have not, but I have heard stories of how than cyber bullying.” “teasing,” which isn’t regarded as seriously 47 49 51 negatively it can affect as bullying, the county focuses more on the 45 kids. I would delete my Kevin Lam, victims and perpetrators involved in more social networking sites Grade: 11, Marshall High School than 20 incidents per year. 40 and move on from the Percentage “I think cyber bulling is more damaging than regular bullying The county currently conducts a variety 24 incident if I were cyber by a lot. The Internet is a big place that’s filled with lots of of awareness programs, and is working on bullied.” people you may not know. That element of being “unknown” a system-wide bullying intervention and pre- 20 makes it easier for people to be bullied and be the bully. In a vention group. Panarelli says much of the Makenzie Parent, cyber bully’s mind, in my opinion, by being unknown on the outreach is dedicated to the bystander, the Grade: 12, Internet would allow a cyber bully no restrictions on what the person witnessing someone being bullied. The Madeira School bully would have to say. As for being more hurtful or easier to “We’ve found in talking to students that 0 “Cyber bullying is more damaging because its on ignore, it really depends on the means of receiving the cyber in the moment, there really isn’t a comfort- display for a wider audience, can last for a longer time, bullying.” able way to identify what is happening, and 6th 8th 10th 12th and can take a lot more forms, such as online posts, “Yes, my friends and I have definitely experienced cyber try and stop it,” Panarelli said. “But things photos, etc.” bullying, typically though it would really fall under the title of flame wars, which like going up to the victim after, saying ‘I are basically comment wars between people on a topic. Usually I tend to ignore saw what happened, and don’t agree with Victim Aggressor — Mary Grace Oakes the whole situation once I feel no need to be part of it or if I don’t see an out to it.” it’ helps that victim from feeling isolated.” With the emergence of social media, bully-

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WEDNESDAY/MARCH 28 Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m-1:30 a.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Every Wednesday. Register your band at [email protected] or 703-593- 5206. www.jimmystavern.com.

THURSDAY/MARCH 29 Living With Wild Neighbors. 7 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Adults. Fairfax County Wildlife Biologist Victoria Monroe “Quiet Harbor”, watercolor by Lou Negri. The Northern will discuss wildlife issues and how Virginia Artists League 10th Anniversary Art Show will be to live harmoniously with nature. $5- on exhibit from March 27-April 29 at ArtSpace Herndon, $8. [email protected] or 703- 476-9689. 750 Center Street, Herndon, with an Artists’ Reception on Annual 10th District Saturday, March 31 from 7-9 p.m. The exhibit features Congressional Art Show. 6-8 creative works in a variety of media from Yvette Burton, p.m. George Washington University Loudoun County Campus, Bldg. 2, Carolyn Figueiredo, Meredith Hannon, Lorrie Herman, 44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn. Hosted William Kay, Laura Lavarnway, Mary Moon, Lou Negri, by Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th). Mary Ellyn Perkowski, Donna Robinson, Beri Rothschild Featuring works by area high school students. All submitted artwork will and Chris Wise. www.novalart.com. remain on display at the GWU campus until April 19. The winning 573-SEAT. Accessible seating is www.eldenstreetplayers.org. piece will be displayed in the U.S. available for patrons with disabilities “Glengarry Glen Ross” by David Capitol for a year alongside other at 703-993-3035. Mamet. 7 p.m. Industrial Strength “Best in Show” entries from www.patriotcenter.com. Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, congressional districts across the Switched at Birth and Kat Atomic. Herndon. Four small-time real estate country. 540-667-0990 or 8:30 p.m. Sully’s, 14513 Lee Jackson agents making questionable business Wolf.house.gov. Highway, Chantilly. 703-818-9292 or deals. $20. Ronan Kavanagh. 9:30 p.m. mysullys.com. www.eldenstreetplayers.org. O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub, 754 Elden St., Mega Match-a-thon Adoption Herndon. Live music. 703-464-0522 Event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fairfax or www.osullivansirishpub.com. County Animal Shelter, 4500 West MONDAY/APRIL 2 Chamasayan Sisters Play German Ox Road, Fairfax. All cats and dogs 10th District Job Fair. 10:30 a.m.– Masterworks. 2 p.m. Reston will receive a free spay/neuter prior 1:30 p.m. Harper Park Middle Community Center, Hunters Woods, to being adopted. Dog adoptions for School, 701 Potomac Station Drive, Center Stage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, the event will cost $40 and cat Leesburg. Hosted by Rep. Frank Wolf Reston. Works by Mozart, Bach and adoption $20. Sponsored by the (R-10th). Participants include Strauss. Meet the artists after the American Society for the Prevention American Systems, AXA Advisors, performance. Free. 703-503-3384 or of Cruelty to Animals. 703-830-1100. Cox Communications, Cubic Corp, 703-476-4500. Artists’ Reception. 7-9 p.m. ArtSpace George Washington University, Ask the Expert Lecture Series: Herndon, 750 Center Street, Janelia Farm Medical Research Robotic Partial Knee Herndon. The Northern Virginia Institute, Metropolitan Washington Replacement. 3 p.m. Reston Artists League 10th Anniversary Art Airports Authority, MAIS, Serco Inc., Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Show, with local artists working in a STG Inc., Synteras, Telos Corp, Towne Drive, Reston. Light variety of media. www.novalart.com. Thermo Fisher Scientific, the U.S. refreshments. Register at 855-694- “Aladdin and the Wonderful Secret Service and the Virginia State 6682 or inova.org/asktheexpert. Lamp.” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Police. Free. 703-709-5800 or We R Fashion: An Evening of Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 wolf.house.gov. Fashion and Dance. 7 p.m. South Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. The Lakes High School, 11400 South Elden Street Players in a story about Lakes Drive, Reston. Students and Aladdin, a poor boy who gets tricked TUESDAY/APRIL 3 teachers modeling professional and by an evil magician. Bob Gaynor Solo Acoustic. 6 p.m. casual wear. Proceeds benefit SLHS www.eldenstreetplayers.org. Sully’s, 14513 Lee Jackson Highway, Best Buddies for students with “Glengarry Glen Ross” by David Chantilly. 703-818-9292 or intellectual disabilities, and Amy’s Mamet. 8 p.m. Industrial Strength mysullys.com. Amigos, fighting pediatric cancer. Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Reston Garden Club. 1 p.m. Walker www.bestbuddies.org. Herndon. Four small-time real estate Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, agents making questionable business Reston. With Lynn Cohen of deals. $20. Merrifield Nursery on “Composing FRIDAY/MARCH 30 www.eldenstreetplayers.org. Beautiful Container Gardens” with an Brian Franke. 9:30 p.m. O’Sullivan’s Family Easter Festival. 3-5 p.m. emphasis on year round Irish Pub, 754 Elden St., Herndon. Floris United Methodist Church, compositions. Guests welcome. Live music. 703-464-0522 or 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon. therestongardenclub.org. www.osullivansirishpub.com. For preschoolers, elementary aged Never Was. 7 p.m. Sully’s, 14513 Lee children and their parents. Crafts, Jackson Highway, Chantilly. 703- games, face painting, inflatables and WEDNESDAY/APRIL 4 818-9292 or mysullys.com. an Easter egg hunt. All are welcome. Bunny Bonanza. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Children should bring Easter baskets. Heritage Farm Museum, Claude 703-793-0026 or www.florisumc.org/ Moore Park, 21668 Heritage Farm SATURDAY/MARCH 31 easter. Lane, Sterling. Interact with live Virginia/DC Percussive Arts rabbits, meet the Easter Bunny, and Society Day of Percussion. 8:30 enjoy hands-on exhibits and crafts for a.m.-6 p.m. South Lakes High School, SUNDAY/APRIL 1 all ages. Discover opportunities to 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston. Mega Match-a-thon Adoption volunteer to work with animals in With drum set artist/historian Daniel Event. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fairfax our area. $3-$5. Glass, marimbist Rebecca Kite, the County Animal Shelter, 4500 West www.heritagefarmmuseum.org. US Airforce Band Percussion Section, Ox Road, Fairfax. All cats and dogs Ringling Bros. and Barnum & the Washington Pipe Band, the Youth will receive a free spay/neuter prior Bailey Circus. 7 p.m. George Orchestra of Prince William to being adopted. Dog adoptions for Mason University Patriot Center, LIVE Music! Percussion ensemble and more. Door the event will cost $40 and cat 4500 Patriot circle, Fairfax. “Fully Every Weekend 9:30pm-1:30am prizes, exhibit hall and more. $7-$15. adoption $20. Sponsored by the Charged.” Pre-show Party one hour • Thursday, 3/29/12: Ronan Kavanagh 571-335-4289 or www.pas.org/ American Society for the Prevention before show time, free to ticket Chapters/VirginiaDC. of Cruelty to Animals. 703-830-1100. holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or • Friday, 3/30/12: Brian Franke Catch all the games • Saturday, 3/31/12: Shane Gamblin Mac Miller with The Cool Kids and “Aladdin and the Wonderful www.ticketmaster.com. here at O’Sullivan’s! The Come Ups. 8 p.m. George Lamp.” 2 p.m. Industrial Strength Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m-1:30 a.m. Mason University Patriot Center, Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. A rapper Herndon. The Elden Street Players in Spring St., Herndon. Every from Pittsburgh, Pa. Tickets $25-$35 a story about Aladdin, a poor boy at www.ticketmaster.com or 703- who gets tricked by an evil magician. See Entertainment, Page 11 10 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

From Page 10 agents making questionable business FRIDAY/APRIL 6 deals. $20. Wednesday. Register your band at “Glengarry Glen Ross” by David www.eldenstreetplayers.org. [email protected] or 703-593- Mamet. 8 p.m. Industrial Strength 5206. www.jimmystavern.com. Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Building Up God’s People... Through His Word... For His World George Winston. 8 p.m. The Barns at Herndon. Four small-time real estate SUNDAY/APRIL 8 Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. agents making questionable business Ringling Bros. and Barnum & New Orleans R&B oriented, melodic deals. $20. Bailey Circus. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. folk piano and stride piano. Includes www.eldenstreetplayers.org. George Mason University Patriot Holy Week Worship Opportunities canned food drive. $35. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Center, 4500 Patriot circle, Fairfax. www.wolftrap.org. Bailey Circus. 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “Fully Charged.” Pre-show Party one George Mason University Patriot hour before show time, free to ticket Palm Sunday - April 1st Center, 4500 Patriot circle, Fairfax. holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or Services of Holy Communion at 8:00 and 11:00 am THURSDAY/APRIL 5 “Fully Charged.” Pre-show Party one www.ticketmaster.com. “Glengarry Glen Ross” by David hour before show time, free to ticket Mamet. 8 p.m. Industrial Strength holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or Wednesday, April 4th Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, www.ticketmaster.com. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 11 A Devotional Service with Prayers for Healing and Optional Anointing Herndon. Four small-time real estate George Winston. 8 p.m. The Barns at Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m-1:30 a.m. agents making questionable business Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 7:00 pm in the Day Chapel (lower level) deals. $20. New Orleans R&B oriented, melodic Spring St., Herndon. Every www.eldenstreetplayers.org. folk piano and stride piano. Includes Wednesday. Register your band at Maundy Thursday - April 5th Ringling Bros. and Barnum & canned food drive. $35. [email protected] or 703-593- Bailey Circus. 7 p.m. George www.wolftrap.org. 5206. www.jimmystavern.com. Maundy Thursday Service of Holy Communion - 7:30 pm Mason University Patriot Center, Dan Navarro and Tracy Grammer. 4500 Patriot circle, Fairfax. “Fully 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1635 Charged.” Pre-show Party one hour SATURDAY/APRIL 7 Trap Road, Vienna. $20. Good Friday - April 6th before show time, free to ticket Ringling Bros. and Barnum & www.wolftrap.org. A Service around the Cross of Christ - 7:30 pm holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or Bailey Circus. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 www.ticketmaster.com. p.m. and 7:30 p.m. George Mason Comedy Night. 8:30 p.m. p.m. Sully’s, University Patriot Center, 4500 THURSDAY/APRIL 12 Easter Sunday - April 8th 14513 Lee Jackson Highway, Patriot circle, Fairfax. “Fully Violinist Sonya Hayes with Frank Festive Services of Holy Communion with Brass, Percussion and Choir Chantilly. Every Thursday. 703-818- Charged.” Pre-show Party one hour Conlon. 2 p.m. Reston Community 9292 or mysullys.com. before show time, free to ticket Center, Hunters Woods, Center 8:30 and 11:00 am George Winston. 8 p.m. The Barns at holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or Stage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. www.ticketmaster.com. Free. 703-503-3384 or -476-4500. New Orleans R&B oriented, melodic “Aladdin and the Wonderful Ringling Bros. and Barnum & 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 folk piano and stride piano. Includes Lamp.” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bailey Circus. 7 p.m. George Worship: Sunday, 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. canned food drive. $35. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Mason University Patriot Center, www.wolftrap.org. Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. The 4500 Patriot circle, Fairfax. “Fully Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. Peter Fraize: Art of Improvisation. Elden Street Players in a story about Charged.” Pre-show Party one hour 2 p.m. Reston Community Center, Aladdin, a poor boy who gets tricked before show time, free to ticket Church Office: 703-437-5020 Hunters Woods, Center Stage, 2310 by an evil magician. holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or Colts Neck Road, Reston. Freestyle www.eldenstreetplayers.org. www.ticketmaster.com. Preschool: 703-437-4511 jazz by a saxophonist and director of “Glengarry Glen Ross” by David Comedy Night. 8:30 p.m. p.m. Sully’s, www.gslcva.org jazz studies at George Washington Mamet. 8 p.m. Industrial Strength 14513 Lee Jackson Highway, University. Free. 703-503-3384 or - Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Chantilly. Every Thursday. 703-818- 476-4500. Herndon. Four small-time real estate 9292 or mysullys.com.

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OPEN HOUSES Faith Notes are for announcements and ❖ Easter Services. Sunday, April 8, Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, events in the faith community, including 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. With vocal and Brown’s Chapel, 11450 Baron Cameron special holiday services. Send to bell choirs and Holy Communion. Ave., Reston, holds monthly classes for SATURDAY/SUNDAY, [email protected]. Childcare available. the general public. Gen Kelsang Varahi, Deadline is Thursday. an American Buddhist nun, will teach MARCH 31 & APRIL 1 Trinity Presbyterian Church, ‘Living Meditation: Meditation for Re- United Christian Parish, 11508 651 Dranesville Road in Herndon, has laxation,’ teachings and guided North Shore Drive in Reston, has an- Sunday Worship Service at 8:30 a.m. meditations that teach students how to nounced their holy week events. The and 11 a.m. Nursery and childcare are relax their body and mind. $12. United Christian Parish is an ecumeni- available during worship services. Youth www.meditation-dc.org or 202-986- cal church uniting Christian Church and Adult Sunday School is held Sun- 2257. (Disciples of Christ), Presbyterian days from 9:40-10:45 a.m. Church (USA), United Church of Christ 703-437-5500 or St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, and the United Methodist Church. 703- www.trinityherndon.org. 1700 Wainwright Drive in Reston, holds 620-3065 or www.ucpreston.org. Sunday services at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., ❖ Palm Sunday Services. Sunday, Dranesville United Methodist 11:15 a.m. and contemporary service at April 1, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Holy Church, 1089 Liberty Meeting Court in 5 p.m. Nursery, Sunday School and Communion, distribution of palms and Herndon, has announced their Palm Adult Education available. Morning collection of non-perishable food for Sunday, April 1 and Easter Sunday, Prayer on Monday at 9:30, Holy Eucha- local food pantries. Childcare available. April 8 services. There will be Tradi- rist Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. ❖ Soup-and-salad Supper and tional Worship services at 9 a.m. and 703-437-6530 or www.stannes- Maundy Thursday Worship Ser- Contemporary Worship services at reston.org. vice. Thursday, April 5, 6 p.m. Holy 11:15. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held Communion and optional foot-washing. after each service on Easter Sunday. The Adult Sunday school will be held 3030 Burchlawn Street, Herndon • $499,900 ❖ Good Friday Vigil. Friday, April Holy Thursday Service will be 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Sundays at the Washington 6, 1-7 p.m. The church sanctuary will be April 5. Plaza Baptist Church at Lake Anne Vil- Open Sunday 1–4 P.M. • Ron Rudison, open, all are invited to spend time in lage Center. The group is studying the Long & Foster 703-862-7535 individual prayer and reflection. Sacred Floris United Methodist Church, Gospel of Mark. Services follow at 11 music will be played at intervals and 13600 Frying Pan Road in Herndon, has a.m. When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this parish members will be present to assist. worship services at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit ❖ Easter Sunrise Service. Sun- a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays, with a HAVEN of Northern Virginia of- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com & click the Real Estate links on the right side. day, April 8, 6:30 a.m. Planned and Latino service on Saturdays at 7 p.m. fers a variety of free bereavement conducted by the United Christian Par- 703-793-0026 or www.florisumc.org. support groups, meeting on a weekly Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. ish youth. basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or www.havenofnova.org for schedules Ashburn and registration information. 25822 Priesters Pond Dr.....$575,000..Sun 1-4...... Susan Mekenney...... RE/MAX..703-283-6881 The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish Broadlands Outreach Institute offer the Mothers/ 21528 Thornhill Pl...... $509,900..Sun 2-4...... Sharon Nilsen...... Prudential..703-281-8500 Parents Circle, an umbrella of free edu- Burke cational events and resources. Jewish OMMUNITIES F ORSHIP rituals, ethics and the creation of a Jew- 10152 Marshall Pond Rd.....$484,000..Sun 1-4...... Ingrid Talbot...... Avery-Hess..703-451-9797 C O W C O W ish home, regular meetings and group 9523 Burning Branch Rd.....$489,950..Sun 1-4...Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 Shabbats and holidays. Participants in- clude Sha’are Shalom, Congregation Centreville Progressive & Welcoming Beth Emeth, Temple Rodef Shalom and 14507 Battery Ridge Ln...... $304,950..Sun 1-4....Mitchell Schneider...... McEnearney.703- 851-4416 ST. ANNE’S the Jewish Community Center of North- ern Virginia. ShalomDC.org. Clifton EPISCOPAL 7004 Balmoral Forest Rd..$1,150,000..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 CHURCH • Reston The Baha’i community of McLean holds a weekly fireside, a Fairfax 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I meeting of discussion, devotion and fel- 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 2515 Foxcroft Way...... $675,000..Sun 1-4 ...... Scott Koval...... Samson Props..703-625-3446 lowship, at 7500 Box Elder Court in Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 McLean, at 8 p.m. every Friday. An op- 12814 Holly Grove Ct...... $1,159,000..Sun 1-3...... Nora Ahlijanian...... Samson Props..703-964-7367 b 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 b portunity to learn about the Baha’i faith. 13522 Springhaven Dr...... $569,900..Sun 1-4...... Ann York...... Samson Props..571-237-7985 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 703-556-3400. Fairfax Station 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services Epiphany United Methodist Pre- 10817 Windermere Ln...... $1,398,000..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 school, 1014 Country Club Drive, N.E. 6917 Winners Cir...... $789,000..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 b The Rev. James Papile, Rector b in Vienna, is now enrolling 3-4-year-old 9741 South Park Cir...... $789,950..Sun 1-4...Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson students for the 2010/2011 school year. The Rev. Denise Trogdon Contact 703-938-2391 or Herndon 703-437-6530 www.epiphanypreschool.com. 3030 Burchlawn St...... $499,900..Sun 1-4...... Ron Rudison...... Long & Foster..703-862-7535 www.stannes-reston.org 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Hope Fellowship Church will Reston temporarily be meeting at Woody’s Golf 1760 Wainwright Dr...... $370,000..Sun 1-4...... Todd Cerino...... RE/MAX..703-318-0067 Range, 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. 1308 Pavilion Club Way...... $769,000..Sun 2-4...... Tena Nauheim...... Long & Foster..703-873-3500 Sunday Worship Services for the South- ern Baptist church are at 10:45 a.m. The 11659 Mediterranean Ct ....$ 549,900..Sun 1-4...... Karen Swanson ...... Long & Foster..703-795-9970 Herndon public is invited to join a Bible believing, Springfield United Methodist Church multi-ethnic/multi-cultural congrega- www.HerndonUMC.org tion, with Bible-based sermons and 7326 Glendower Ct...... $374,950..Sun 1-4...Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 uplifting music. 703-599-3527 or Sundays www.hopefellowshipchurchloudoun.org. Sterling 8:30 AM Sanctuary, Traditional Worship Service 47560 Anchorage Cir...... $559,000..Sun 1-4...... Michael Foley...... Foley..703-433-9534 10:00 AM Garden, Traditional Worship Service Knitters needed the first and third 23253 Meadowvale Glen Ct.$814,500.Sat 10-2...... Melanie Coughlan...... Keller Williams..703-435-5325 11:00 AM Connection, Contemporary Worship Service Wednesdays of the month, at 7 p.m., at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Vienna other weekly services 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. The 116 Cherry Cir., SW...... $1,325,000..Sun 1-4...... Susan Fadoul...... Long & Foster..703-402-1717 5:30 PM Saturdays: Relax & Renew, Casual Worship Service church’s Shawl Ministry is offering free knitting instruction while providing 205 Tapawingo Rd., SW...... $549,999..Sun 1-3...... Jenny Robles...... NBI..703-597-9771 701 Bennett St., Herndon, VA 408 Park St., SE...... $1,189,000..Sun 1-3...... Gary Alcorn...... Long & Foster..703-556-8600 shawls, blankets and other knitted items 703-707-6271 for people in need. No cost and yarn can 9802 Meadow Knoll Ct...... $740,000..Sun 1-4...... Rowena Poingue..Northern VA Homes..703-435-0776 be provided. E-mail shawl@saint- 1410 Celesta Ct...... $650,000..Sun 1-4...... Paula Stewart...... Weichert..703-408-5854 timothys.org or visit the Pastoral Care 1819 Midlothian Ct...... $739,000..Sun 2-4...... Sharon Nilsen...... Prudential..703-281-8500 page at www.saint-timothys.org.

To add your Realtor represented Nondenominational Christian Open House to these weekly listings, businessmen meet for prayer, Biblical To Highlight your Faith Community, discussion and fellowship 7 p.m. Fridays please call Karen Pechacek-Washburn at Anita’s, 1051 Elden St., Herndon and at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to 12 p.m. Thursdays at 555 Grove St., [email protected] Call Karen at 703-917-6468 Suite 200, Herndon. Call 703-795-1257. All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M.

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A highly skilled group of Robinson. “They are all pretty ver- sented the Ron Bullock Volunteer junior golfers competed in the satile and that will give us good of the Year award (for 2011) to Bill 36-hole International Junior Golf opportunities to be flexible which Sikes of Fairfax. Tour (IJGT), the Clifton Classic, at will make us even more competi- Sikes, who has served on the FAS Westfields Golf Club over the St. tive.” Board of Directors for nearly 30 Patrick’s Day weekend. This was Taylor Laksbergs (Alexandria) years, devotes countless hours to the first Northeast event of the brings three years of varsity expe- the promotion of the Men’s Mas- spring season and the fast greens rience to NOVA out of Edison High ters League (35-plus) in Fairfax made the Fred Couples designed School. As a freshman, she was County. His innovative ideas and course quite a test selected the Most Valuable Player passion for the development of the for the juniors. (MVP) of the junior varsity pro- program are demonstrated in the Sports In the Girls Divi- gram. Laksbergs, a 5-foot-9 setter, annual improvements to FAS. Roundups sion, Julie Luo of earned a starting role with the Sikes continually displays his com- Herndon took Eagles as a sophomore and re- mitment to the program by his home the trophy in ceived the Edison program’s ongoing tenure as Masters League her first IJGT event with a tourna- ‘Coaches Award’ in both her Coordinator, working on commit- ment total of 159, eight strokes sophomore and junior seasons. As tees and also supporting the pro- better than her competition. En- a senior, she was also the starting gram on the field. tering the final round four strokes setter and co-captain. She was Sikes has played ball at every back, Luo was able to hit almost named the team MVP, and received level of competition but to him every fairway, which led to rounds second team National District only one aspect is most important.

of 13-over-par 84 and four-over- Photo Contributed awards. She was her volleyball “The camaraderie has always par 75. Luo was able to card two club co-captain as well. been the most significant reason I birdies en route to her solid sec- Ashley McMahon (Herndon) has continue,” said Sikes. “I have had ond round score. been a two-year starter as a jun- the pleasure of playing with some Stephanie Bosdosh of ior and senior on the Westfield truly remarkable people over the Clarksburg, Md., and Adrienne High varsity team. As a co-captain, years.” Schmidt of McLean tied for sec- the 5-foot-8 outside hitter led her He also participates in the Spe- ond, both posting a tournament team to the Northern Regional cial Olympics softball league and total of 167. Bosdosh, who had the Herndon’s Julie Luo, competing in her first International tournament in 2011. She played has been doing so for 20 years. first round lead with a nine-over- Junior Golf Tour event, took home the title on the in 140 matches with career stats “Playing in the Special Olympics par 80 finished the tournament women’s side. of 120 kills, 18 aces, 175 digs and league is one of the most reward- shooting an 87. Schmidt had simi- 31 solo blocks. ing experiences of my life,” he lar success for the tournament cluding a two-game sweep at the and was awarded the overall win- Chelsea Dudley (Millsboro, Va.) said. with rounds of 86 and 81. Virginia State Championships over ner for her age group (Midget La- brings three years of varsity expe- Fairfax Adult Softball, a non- Rij Patel of Hunt Valley, Md., local rival Reston, who will repre- dies). She also broke a record in rience to the NOVA squad and a profit organization, prides itself on took home the Boys 14 and Under sent Virginia as the state runners- the 500 meters event. Another state championship. As a senior, the success of its program from the Division trophy with a tournament up. team member, Luca Lim of she helped lead Bath County to the continued support of its volun- total of 154. Gus Minkin of York, All games will be open to the Annandale, broke several Pony Virginia Group A, Div. I state title teers. The Ron Bullock Volunteer Pa., took second in the Boys 14 and public. Tickets are available for Boys records. He smashed four with a 26-4 record. of the Year award was created to Under Division with a tournament purchase at both the Reston and National Pony age class records – Moriah Ryans (Ashburn), a 5- recognize individuals who make a total of 156, just two strokes back Ashburn rinks throughout the in 222-meters (22.935), 333 foot-11 middle and outside hitter, substantial commitment to volun- from Patel. Vishal Giri of Chantilly course of the five-day tournament. (33.866), 500 (49.783) and 777 competed on the XCVB volleyball teering and improving the FAS carded a tournament total of 157 Week-long tournament passes cost (1:19.251). club. She attended Briar Woods program. The award is given to to take third. $35 (ages 13 and older) or $25 His twin sister, Siobhan Lim, High School. those that demonstrate outstand- (youngsters ages 5 to 12). Single won all her races and was a short ing volunteer service over the Hundreds of the best 11 and day passes are $15 (ages 13 and track National Champion in Pony The All-Virginia State Girls’ course of 12 months. 12-year-old ice hockey players older) and $7 (youngsters ages 5 Ladies. Basketball Team was named re- To learn more about FAS, to en- from across the country will de- to 12). Admission is free for chil- Over 240 skaters, from Alaska cently. Caroline Coyer, the Oakton ter a team into the program, or to scend upon Northern Virginia to dren ages four and under. For to Florida and points in between, High senior guard who helped the become a volunteer, please visit compete in the USA Hockey 12 more information on the USA traveled to Green Bay to close the Cougars capture their first-ever the FAS website at and Under Tier II National Cham- Hockey National Championships, season. state AAA title this past season, www.fairfaxadultsoftball.com. pionships, Wednesday, March 28 visit www.usahockey.com or con- was named Co-Player of the Year, through Sunday, April 1, at the tact Brian Bishop at 703-533-4830 Herndon resident Ashley along with Woodside’s Adrienne Alexandria’s Earl Lloyd, the twin rink Ashburn Ice House and or [email protected]. McMahon to Play Volleyball Motley. Katherine Coyer, mean- first African-American to ever play SkateQuest Reston facilities. at NOVA. On March 16, North- while, was named to the Second in the NBA, is set to be inducted Two local squads – the Reston The Dominion ern Virginia Community College Team, as was West Springfield into the Washington, D.C. Metro- Raiders and Ashburn Xtreme – will Speedskating Club, based out (NOVA) women’s volleyball coach High’s Logan Battle. Katherine politan Basketball Hall of Fame on be among the 38 teams, represent- of Reston SkateQuest, recently Marcus Robinson inked the inau- Coyer, twin sister of Caroline, was May 5 at Capital Hylton. Lloyd, a ing 36 different states, set to par- competed at the US Speedskating gural signing of four student ath- this year’s Northern Region Tour- forward who played collegiately at ticipate in the five-day tourna- Short Track Age Group National letes to letters of intent to play for nament MVP. Two other Northern West Virginia State, was originally ment. Each team qualified for the Championships, held at the Cor- one of the nation’s newest inter- Region players made the All-State selected in the ninth round of the national championships by having nerstone Arena in Green Bay. Sev- collegiate athletic programs. The Team – Fairfax High’s Liz NBA Draft by the old Washington won their own respective league, eral Dominion skaters won awards four high school signees represent McNaughton (Honorable Men- Capitols in 1950. Later in his ca- state championships or qualifying and broke records. NOVA’s first-ever class as new tion) and Edison High’s Ruth reer, he was a member of the old tournaments. The Dominion team is under the members of the National Junior Sherrill (Honorable Mention). In Syracuse team that won the NBA While Ashburn received an au- direction of co-coaches Jimmy College Athletic Association all, seven players made first team, title in 1955. Following his play- tomatic berth as the official host Jang and Choi Kwang-Bok, who (NJCAA). The signing event took five made second team, and eight ing days, Lloyd enjoyed a stint as team, the Xtreme 99 Pee Wee have trained world class Olympi- place on the NOVA Annandale made honorable mention. head coach of the Detroit Pistons. squad is well deserving of the ans and World Class champions. Campus. In 2003, he was inducted into the honor, having compiled a 23-1 One member of the team, “This is an excellent recruiting Fairfax Adult Softball (FAS) Naismith Memorial Basketball mark during the 2011-12 Chesa- Maame Biney of Reston, is a sixth class coming in that will provide honored its dedicated volunteers Hall of Fame. In recent years, the peake Bay Hockey League (CBHL) grader at Terraset Elementary. In us some strong net play and gives in ceremonies on Sunday, Feb. 26 T.C. 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