July 26 is a long work day for a ray of sunshine named Jerry Woods, left, as he greets three concert-goers on a Friday eve- ning on the plaza at Tysons Corner Center. Lisa Randolph of Fairfax, in red, Marina Paniara of Vienna, wearing orange, and Dina Gorrell of Fairfax, in a print dress, attend church together in McLean. Woods is an on-air personality of early bird rush- hour radio show “Mornings with Jerry & Blanca” and their producer, Spencer White, on WGTS 91.9 FM.

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Contemporary Christian music artist Danny Gokey points the micro- Alexandria residents Joseph Aaron, 7, and his mother, Dawn, dance and phone at his fans, who help him sing 2016 ballad “Tell Your Heart to clap while artist Danny Gokey and his six-piece band perform 1978 hit Beat Again” at a free concert on a Friday evening July 26 outside Tysons song “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire July 26 at an outdoor concert Corner Center shopping mall. on the plaza at Tysons Corner Center. ‘American Idol’ Success Performs Live at Tysons Audience donates more than 800 backpacks for District school kids in foster care.

By Marti Moore God,” to set us on a path toward something The Connection better. In 2008, Gokey lost his first wife, Sophia, to complications from surgery for ’ve never had a song this big congenital heart disease, according to in my career,” admits former online reports. “I “American Idol” contestant She liked a hit television reality show Danny Gokey on a Friday af- called “American Idol” and encouraged ternoon during a live radio interview be- her husband to compete. Following her fore his sound check at Tysons Corner death, Gokey channeled his grief into an Center. audition that led to competition and a Gokey’s latest hit song “Haven’t Seen It spot in the final round. Gokey placed third Yet” has an inspirational message. in 2009 behind Adam Lambert and the “I’m getting a lot of great feedback on this “American Idol” eighth season final- singing contest’s eighth season winner record,” Gokey said before his free concert ist Danny Gokey, center, has his Listeners of Washington-area radio Kris Allen. July 26 at Tysons Corner Center. The song, picture taken with Herndon mother station WGTS 91.9 FM heed its call Within a couple of hours, the outdoor he explained, came out of a writing session Meena Gollamudi and her daughter, to help foster kids in the District of space on the plaza at Tysons Corner Cen- on a day Gokey felt frustrated by things that Benita, following a free concert he Columbia and donated more than ter was filled with hundreds of people of didn’t happen in his life the way they performed July 26 on the plaza at 800 new backpacks filled with all ages on a warm summer evening July should. Tysons Corner Center. “It was a school supplies July 26 at a after- 26. The audience stretched from the shop- “Disappointment can take the wind out blessing and refreshing to the soul,” noon ice cream tour and evening ping mall entrance to the Vita luxury apart- of your sails,” Gokey said. “We have to trust said the 18-year-old music fan. concert at Tysons Corner Center. ment building.

Free Training Classes For Community Emergency Response Team The Community Emergency Response Team hazards that may impact their area and trains them (CERT) Program educates residents about disaster in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. light search and rescue, team organization, and di- CERT trains county residents in basic disaster re- saster medical operations. Emphasis on hands-on skill sponse skills, such as fire safety, light search and development and Fairfax County protocols and pro- rescue, team organization, and disaster medical op- cedures. Instructor will provide syllabus with class erations. Using the training learned in the classroom schedule at first session. This training does not re- and during exercises, CERT members can assist oth- quire any special physical strength or agility. ers in their neighborhood or workplace following For more information and to register for the next an event when professional responders are not im- two classes at the Fire and Rescue Academy, click on mediately available to help. CERT members also are the link below: encouraged to support emergency response agen- CERT 149 at the Fire and Rescue Academy - cies by taking a more active role in emergency pre- Aug.28, Sept. 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25. Mondays and paredness projects in their community. Wednesdays, 7 - 11 pm. The CERT training classes follow the FEMA cur- CERT 153 at the Fire and Rescue Academy - Sept. Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department riculum, tailored to local disasters and hazards. It 30, Oct. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23. Mondays and Wednes- The CERT training classes follow the FEMA curriculum, educates people about disaster preparedness for days, 7 - 11 p.m. tailored to local disasters and hazards. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 7-13, 2019 ❖ 3 Pedestrian Dies after Being Hit by Stolen Car Vienna Police Highlights A 60-year-old woman died as a result of injuries time later. He was not injured. Both speed and drugs from a crash that occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Sat- appear to be factors. He was charged with one count urday, Aug. 3 near the intersection of Shreve Road of felony hit and run. He was taken to the Adult De- The following summary contains power company doing work in the and Hickory Street. Detectives from Crash Recon- tention Center where he is being held without bond. various incidents of general inter- area over the next few weeks with struction Unit have preliminarily determined that Additional charges are anticipated. Detectives believe est as well as vehicular crashes Dominion Power. The man advised Betty Ana Bernstein-Zabza, of Falls Church, was he may have been involved in additional criminal handled by the Town of Vienna it was his company’s employees walking with a juvenile northbound on a pedestrian events Saturday in both Fairfax County and adjoin- Police Department from July 26 – who were loading the wire. pathway adjacent to Shreve Road. They entered a ing jurisdictions. Aug. 1, 2019. Police Service — 600 Block crosswalk that connected the pathway to a sidewalk Anyone with information about this crash is asked INCIDENTS Orrin Street, SE July 29, 4:02 p.m. when they were hit by a stolen 2013 Nissan Titan to contact Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280- Petit Larceny — Vienna Sunoco Officers did a welfare check on a pickup truck. Detectives believe the driver, a 46-year- 0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously 102 Maple Avenue, West July 23 resident who has been receiving old man of South Riding, lost control of the truck through Crime Solvers by phone -1-866-411-TIPS ( between 7 and 7:30 p.m. On July medical treatment. The officers causing it to exit the roadway and hit Bernstein-Zabza 866-411-8477 ), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 25, an employee reported a lar- spoke to the woman and offered and the juvenile. Bernstein-Zabza was taken to a lo- 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our ceny that occurred on July 23. The to call rescue personnel to re- cal hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers“. Anony- employee stated that two juveniles spond, but she refused. The juvenile was treated for minor injuries. The mous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to came to the gas station, and one Suspicious Event — USAA ATM driver ran from the scene but was arrested a short $1000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest. of them stole a Juul and some Juul 527 Maple Avenue, East July 30, pods. Ofc. Nesbitt contacted the 7:52 p.m. Officers responded to juveniles and their parents regard- the report of two men possibly ing the theft. The owner of the tampering with the ATM. The men business agreed not to pursue left the area before officers ar- Celebrating charges if the juveniles paid for the rived. Officers did not observe any our 54th Anniversary items. The juveniles were tres- damage to the ATM. USAA was no- passed from the gas station and tified and will further inspect the OVERNIGHT GETAWAY TO PA! Sept. 12-13 ...... $349 advised they may be charged if machine. Wolf Sanctuary, Aged Horses Farm, Yuengling Brewery Tour & Tasting, they return to the property. 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Includes air from Dulles, 5-nights Hotel, daily breakfast, 2 dinners & New Year’s Eve Dinner with wine, Sightseeing – Call for Itinerary. Officers spoke to the child’s par- Multiple items were moved, some SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB ents who will follow up with the items were missing, and kitchen 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 provider concerning the issue. items had been used. A neighbor 703.242-2204 1-800-556-8646 Grand Larceny — Westwood advised they saw multiple people Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. Country Club 800 Maple Avenue, inside the residence and assumed East July 26 between 2:30 p.m. they were family friends. and 5 p.m. A citizen reported that It was later determined that the someone entered her unlocked resident’s juvenile son gave his key vehicle and stole credit cards from to friends and allowed them to use her purse. The cards were then the apartment while the family used in an attempt to make unau- was away. Officers counseled the thorized purchases in Fairfax juvenile in regards to providing County. false information to the police. It Alarm — Social Burger 350 was determined that no charges Maple Avenue, West July 27 4:48 would be placed and the parents a.m. Officers responded to an will handle the matter. alarm at the restaurant and found Arrest – Drunk In Public — one of the doors was unlocked. Starbucks 411 Maple Avenue, East The officers searched the business July 30, 10:05 p.m. An employee and found nothing appeared to be reported that a disorderly man out of place. was refusing to leave the premises. Animal Case — 1300 Block Ross Officers located the man and, Drive, SW July 26, 7 p.m. A resi- upon their interaction with him, dent found an injured bat in her detected signs of impairment. Ofc. yard that she believed may have Colligan arrested the 47-year-old come into contact with her dog. man with no fixed address. He was Sgt. Kiley transported the bat to transported to the Fairfax County the Fairfax County Animal Shelter Adult Detention Center where he for rabies testing. was charged with being Drunk In House Fire — 400 Block Old Public. Courthouse Road, NE July 28 be- Petit Larceny — Giant Food 359 tween 1:41 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Maple Avenue, East July 30, 10:15 Ofc. Gucwa was on patrol when p.m. An employee reported two she was alerted to smoke coming juveniles took beer from the store out of the house windows. The fire and left without paying for it. department was notified while of- Destruction of Property — ficers attempted to locate anyone Cameo Coins 444 Maple Avenue, who may be inside the residence. East July 31, 4:20 a.m. An em- It was determined that no one was ployee reported that an unknown home except the family dog who person damaged the front door made it out safely. during the night. Police Service — Dominion Road Police Service — 600 Block Rob- near the W&OD Bike Trail, SE July erts Drive, NW July 31, 5:02 p.m. 29, 11 a.m. A citizen reported a A concerned resident reported is- man along the bike trail loading sues with children riding in ve- wire into a vehicle. PFC Sterling hicles unsafely on her street. located a man who was with a

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By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

ocal farmer’s markets right now are over flowing with deep purple plums, tomatoes Lripened by rays of sun and peppers in hues that span a rainbow. This season’s bounty yields not only flavors with a richness that peaks in August, but also a powerful punch of nutrients. “Produce is most nutritious when it’s in season, but it’s normal to see supermarkets carrying the same produce all year long, said nutritionist Carley Johnston. “People don’t always think about only cooking with what’s in season because they don’t have to.” Fruits and vegetables that are consumed out of season are often shipped from other countries, picked before they’re ripe and sprayed with preservatives. Photo courtesy of Terri Carr “When produce is allowed to ripen while it’s sitting These skewers of cantaloupe, prosciutto, in a packing box on its way to the supermarket it’s mozzarella and tomatoes drizzled with a robbed of some of its nutritional content,” said basil balsamic dressing and created by Johnston. Terri Carr, are vitamin-packed and perfect On the other hand, produce that is naturally sun- for appetizers or a light dessert. ripened is more vitamin and nutrient-dense than its prematurely picked counterparts because ripening needed when quality summer produce is available allows those elements to develop fully, says Lauren … in fact it’s better to cook simple recipes that bring Trocchio, registered dietitian at Washington Center out the food’s flavor.” for Weight Management and Reset. “Cooking sea- Using the best of summer produce, Carr is teach- sonally … means using produce that has traveled ing seasonal cooking classes this summer using her less of a distance to your kitchen,” she said. “Both of popular preparation methods. “A favorite summer these things may prevent the nutrient loss that comes salad is Panzanella … a classic Italian bread salad,” with picking produce early or she said. “Combine toasty bread spending a lot of time in transit. cubes with lots of colorful pep- The longer the transit and wait “Cooking in the pers, tomatoes, green onions, time, the more impact to nutri- basil, cucumber. Beautiful pre- tion and taste.” summer with the sentation & flavor. Perfect for Among the nutrient-dense — freshest local produce lunch or a side dish at dinner.” and delicious — fruits and veg- For those who think eating etables that are in season in sum- is a real treat.” seasonally means epicurean dep- mer are peaches, blueberries, rivation, Carr dispels that notion. zucchini and tomatoes. “Blue- — Terri Carr, “Imagine a platter of summer berries for example are rich in Terri’s Table Cooking Classes fruit, she said. “Peaches, nectar- antioxidants and fiber,” said ines, plums, apricots, strawber- Johnston “They’re also high in Vitamins C and K. ries, blueberries, blackberries [and] melons, They’re Blackberries are high in fiber and antioxidants. absolutely delicious all by themselves or mixed in They’re also anti-inflammatory which can boost your with a salad or dessert.” immune system. Corn is high in Vitamin B. Cucum- Cooking with a mixture of seasonal herbs and pro- bers are hydrating which is important during the duce, like basil and vine-ripened tomatoes, offers an summer.” even more powerful impact on the palette. “Sum- Fortunately preserving the health benefits is made mer herbs [are] my favorite, said Carr. “Most herbs easy because only minimal preparation is needed to are now available in grocery stores year round but get maximum flavor, says culinary instructor Terri they cannot compare to summer’s bounty. Basil, Carr of Terri’s Table Cooking classes in Potomac. Md. thyme, rosemary, parsley and mint are my go-to’s “Cooking in the summer with the freshest local pro- when creating a meal.” duce is a real treat,” she said. “There is a smorgas- Summer produce offers energy needed to main- bord of ingredients to choose from.” tain the active lifestyle that comes with longer days From watermelons, peaches and plums to toma- filled with outdoor activities, says Johnston. “Our toes, corn and zucchini, summer brings a variety of bodies need the added energy we get from the nutri- culinary inspiration. “Imagine a platter of tomatoes, tion found in berries and peaches,” she said. “Cu- peppers, sweet peas, zucchini, sweet Vidalia & red cumbers and melons are juicy which keeps us hy- onions, continued Carr. “Complicated recipes are not drated when it’s hot outside.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 7-13, 2019 ❖ 5 News Literary Voice for All scribes, powerful messages based own truths.” According to Taylor, Step out of the on experience and knowledge, ac- the Writers Workshop Series pro- Photo by Mercia Hobs cording to Kristin Clark Taylor, vides a similar safe place, without bubble - bridge founder and facilitator of the Writ- judgment. “Here, we develop writ- ers Workshop Series and Creative ing skills and share works with the gap between Conversations. others in a trusting, creative envi- Meanwhile, O’Dwyer and Beach ronment,” Taylor said. five generations. push for all ages to join them and Beach concurred with O’Dwyer others of the Silent and Boomer about integrating younger people By Mercia Hobson generations, with the goal of five into the program and the need for on/The Connection The Connection generations, their two and Gen X a supportive atmosphere. He also born between 1965-1979, agreed with Taylor on the need to at O’Dwyer and John W. Millennial born between 1980- give seniors their voices back and Beach of Reston are 1994 and Gen Z born 1995- 2015, bridge the gap between genera- PSunrise Scribes. They especially Gen Z, writing together tions as he had a message to share. are also advocates, and learning from each other “I am hopeful that my over 65 championing the call for all gen- through creative, intellectual and years of government service can Pat O’Dwyer and John W. Beach, residents at Sunrise at erations to come and join them in respectful dialogue. be shared with the coming genera- Reston Town Center, discuss their current literary the Writers Workshop Series and O’Dwyer, Beach and Taylor dis- tions. Government leadership will works with Kristin Clark Taylor, founder and facilitator panel discussion program, Cre- cussed the programs’ supportive be one of the strongest determi- of the Writers Workshop Series and Creative Conversa- ative Conversations. Sunrise at environments and cross-genera- nants of future generations,” tions held at the senior living community. Reston Town Center, Reston hosts tional benefits; qualifiers others Beach said. Right now, though, the the series. O’Dwyer, Beach and might consider if joining. earlier two generations are writ- “It is their wisdom, knowledge TAYLOR, a prize-winning author, most other Sunrise Scribes are “I think it would be interesting ing and listening to each other at and depth of their experiences. … journalist and former White House members of the Silent Generation, if teens came,” said O’Dwyer. She Sunrise. Taylor said that what sad- It’s not just giving them a voice; communications strategist under born within the years 1925-1945 said that during her first year as dened her most was that the cur- it’s also good for everyone. We President George H. W. Bush, de- or the Baby Boomer Generation, an educator, she worked as a rent society does not assign as learn from everyone. The notion signed the Writers Workshop Se- born 1946-1964. However, teacher at a residential treatment much value to seniors as previous is that it’s just not good and right ries and Creative Conversations. O’Dwyer and Beach are not silent, center for disturbed boys. She re- generations did. Taylor recalled at to allow seniors the opportunity Both are free to attend and open especially when writing. called that while teaching, she the end of the first day of class, a because when they share their to the public. needed to be patient, non-judg- senior thanked her for “making his wisdom, we all grow. Everyone If you as an individual or your THEY BRING UP MEMORIES mental and supportive. What brain so happy.” Her response was gains something in multigenera- organization would like more in- they have not thought about in O’Dwyer wanted then, she said, that she was always learning so tional continuity, that is sorely formation about either program, decades and share them with other “Was for the boys to come to their much from them. lacking today,” said Taylor. email [email protected]. Bulletin Board

Submit civic/community announce- than meditation in this three-hour Night Work Along Route 7 Continues ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ long intensive. In the first two hours, Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. there will be a presentation on the history of shamanic journeying, the eginning on or about Fri- Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. different types, and an in-depth day, Aug. 2, 2019, con- explanation describing many B DONATIONS NEEDED different paths that use shamanic struction activities will journeying as a tool. The third hour occur during the overnight School Supply and Backpack will be an application of the skills Drive. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Parent hours on Fridays and Satur- learned. Donations accepted. Call Resource Center, 2334 Gallows Road, 703-281-1767 or RSVP at days, as well as Sundays Room 105, Dunn Loring. For the journeyingaugust10.eventbrite.com/. through Thursdays, along nearly 56,000 students in Fairfax County Public Schools living at the TUESDAY/AUG. 13 Route 7 between Reston Av- poverty line, obtaining school Family Caregiver Telephone supplies can be difficult. FCPS is enue and Delta Glen Court. Support Group. 7-8 p.m. Fairfax partnering with roughly 20 Work may also occur on adja- nonprofits and businesses to ensure County’s Family Caregiver Telephone cent side streets in the vicinity that students will have the supplies Support Group meets by phone on Tuesday, February 13, 7-8 p.m. This of the Route 7 in this area.Lane they need this fall for its “Collect for Kids” campaign. A $25 donation will month’s focus is an open discussion closures may occur during the fill a backpack with FCPS approved on caregiver stress. Share following hours:Sunday - supplies for a student. Organize a experiences, gain support and get information without having to travel. Thursday nights, 10 p.m. to 5 collection drive of new backpacks in your community and bring to one of Call 703-324-5484, TTY 711 to a.m. Friday nights, 10 p.m. to the Collect for Kids drop off register. 9 a.m.Saturday nights, 10 p.m. locations. Visit THURSDAY/AUG. 15 to 8 a.m.The work is being per- www.collectforkids.org/get-involved or call 703-204-3941. Caregivers Support Group. 10- formed under Fairfax County 11:30 a.m. at UUCF Unitarian Noise Waiver ZIB Reference CAMPS Universalist Congregation of Fairfax - Program Building, 2709 Hunter Mill Number 2019-1506. Please use Summer Choir Camp. Monday- Friday, Aug. 12-16 and Sunday, Aug. Road, Oakton. For caregivers to adult caution and be alert to signs, as 18 at Church of the Holy Comforter, family members with dementia. First well as potential flagger or po- 543 Beulah Road NE. $125 fee and third Thursdays of every month. Hosted by Shepherd’s Center of lice direction in work zones. includes lunches, recreational activities, music education and camp Oakton-Vienna, scov.org. Contact Slow-moving vehicles and t-shirt. All children in rising 2nd-7th facilitator Jack Tarr at 703-821-6838 or [email protected]. equipment may be entering and The Route 7 Corridor Improvements Project will widen grade are welcome. No prior music exiting the road. All work is experience or training required; solid WEDNESDAY/AUG. 21 the road from four to six lanes, add shared-use paths reading skills are highly subject to change based on and make substantial intersection and other improve- recommended. Scholarships are 4th Annual Clergy Breakfast. 8:30- weather and schedule.The available. Download registration 10:30 a.m. at Vienna Baptist Church, ments between Reston Avenue and Jarrett Valley Drive. forms at www.holycomforter.com. 541 Marshall Road, SW, Vienna. This Route 7 Corridor Improvements once-a-year connection continues to Project will widen the road stantial intersection and other im- stay informed and to sign up SATURDAY/AUG. 10 build fellowship and goodwill from four to six lanes, add provements between Reston Av- for email updates and alerts, Shamanic Journeying. 5-8 p.m. at throughout the year as attendees collectively address common issues. shared-use paths and make sub- enue and Jarrett Valley Drive. To visit connectroute7.org. Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Learn about Shamanic The Clergy Breakfast also showcases Journeying is, and how it is different See Bulletin, Page 11 6 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 7-13, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News MAIN STREET HOME IMPROVEMENT

Photos courtesy of Virginia Academy of Fencing Siding - Decks - Roofing – Windows – Patios

Phil Sbarbaro Chris Matt Area Fencers Qualify for World Championship in Egypt Springfield-based Virginia Academy of a 501(c)3 non-profit based in Washington, Fencing (VAF) has announced that two VAF D.C., dedicated to the academic and athletic fencers qualified for the 2019 Veterans Fenc- advancement of underprivileged youth ing World Championships taking place in through the Olympic sport of fencing. Cairo, Egypt Oct. 5-11: Phil Sbarbaro of Sbarbaro holds a B.S. from Holy Cross Col- Vienna, a 3-time National Champion and lege, an M.B.A. from Northwestern University, Silver-Medalist at the recent US Fencing a J.D. from California Western University, and Association’s (USFA) National Champion- an LL.M. in Securities Law from Georgetown ships; and Chris Matt of Fairfax Station, a University. He served the country as a Second Gold-Medalist in the Men’s Team Sabre and Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. fifth place in the Veterans Men’s 50-59 years Chris Matt of Fairfax Station, a national events at Nationals. Both qualified due to medalist, has represented the United States impressive results after a tough year of at the Veterans Fencing World Champion- USFA-sponsored national competitions. ships three times from 2014-2016 prior to Phil Sbarbaro of Vienna is a three-time qualifying for the US Veterans fencing team National Champion sabre fencer who placed again this year. After serving as a Naval Avia- in the top eight in the world in 2008, 2011 tor flying the S-3B Viking, including during and 2017 Veteran World Fencing Champi- Operation Desert Shield, Matt entered the onships. This will be his seventh appearance consulting profession and eventually became at the World Championships representing a small business owner. Matt holds both a the United States. Sbarbaro is a founding B.S. in Systems Engineering and an M.B.A. director of the National Fencing Foundation, from the University of Virginia.

Malfunctioning Space Heater Causes Vienna House Fire On Sunday, July 28 at approximately 1:42 p.m., units were dispatched for a reported house fire in the 400 block of Old Courthouse Road in the Town of Vienna. Units arrived on scene to find smoke showing from a two-story, single family home. A fire was quickly located in the basement and extin- guished. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported. Courtesy Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department No occupants were Damages as a result of the fire were ap- home at the time of the proximately $125,000. fire. A Vienna police officer was patrolling the area and a malfunctioning space heater that noticed smoke pushing out of a base- ignited ordinary combustibles. ment window and notified Vienna PD A total of four occupants were dispatch. displaced because of the fire. Red Cross Fire Investigators determined that the assistance was offered and declined. fire was accidental in nature and started Damages as a result of the fire were in the basement. The fire was caused by approximately $125,000. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 7-13, 2019 ❖ 7 Calendar

Submit entertainment announcements at magicians, puppet performances, and more, www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. The running through Aug. 20. Free. Visit deadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork encour- viennava.gov for more. aged. Vienna Arts THURSDAY/AUG. 15 ONGOING Nottoway Nights: The Seldom Scene. 7:30 Self Portraits. Business hours through mid p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road, August at Starbucks, Great Falls Center, 9863 Society Vienna. Thursday evenings, through Aug. 22. Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. See self portraits Bring a picnic and a blanket or chair. For last by Forestville Elementary School, third grade Reception minute weather cancellations call 703-324-7469 one hour prior to the program start time. artists in the meeting room at Starbucks. The The Vienna Arts Soci- show curated by FES Art Teacher, Renee ety invites the public to a Riddell, is presented by Great Falls Studios in reception celebrating two FRIDAY/AUG. 16 cooperation with Great Falls Starbucks. Visit exhibitions. The “Healing www.greatfallsstudios.com for more. Summer on the Green: Big Bad JuJu (rock Wall” is created by troops Registration Open: NVSO. The Northern and dance covers) . 6:30 p.m. on Vienna’s Virginia Senior Olympics features more than 60 on the mend at Fort Town Green. Friday nights through Aug. 23. events that challenge the mind as well as the Belvoir Hospital. “The Bring chairs and/or blankets. No alcoholic body. New games this year: jigsaw puzzle and Open Door” features a beverages are permitted. Consider leaving pets line-dancing. The games run Sept. 14-28. There judged photography ex- at home. In the event of rain, check the weather will be no on-site registration. Paper hibition. Enjoy light line at 703-255-7842. Learn more at registrations, available at most local recreation refreshments and meet www.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/ and senior centers, must be postmarked by Aug. the artists as Juror Sandi 3997. 24. Online registrations must be completed by Croan presents awards. Chillin’ on Church. 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Church Aug. 31 at www.nvso.us. The exhibition continues Street between Dominion and Mill roads. Live Junior Golf Fairfax Camps, Clinics and through Aug. 31. Satur- music, food trucks, and beer and wine sales. Competition. Burke Lake Golf Center is day, Aug. 10, 3-5 p.m. at Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged, but located at 6915 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Vienna Art Center, pets are not. You must be 21 years or older with a valid photo ID to purchase alcoholic Pinecrest Golf Course is located at 6600 Little Windover Building, 243 River Turnpike, Alexandria. Twin Lakes Golf beverages. Chillin’ on Church is presented Church St. NW, Vienna. courtesy of Ben and Jerry’s. Admission is free. Course is located at 6201 Union Mill Road, Free and open to the pub- Clifton. Oak Marr Golf Complex is located at lic. Visit 3136 Jermantown Road, Oakton. Visit www.ViennaArtsSociety.org SATURDAY/AUG. 17 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/junior. or call 703-319-3971. ❖ In one-session introductory Junior Golf clinics, 31st Annual Great Falls Race. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at kids and teens learn basic golf rules, etiquette of Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 the game, get familiarized with different types MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, Md. The Great Falls of clubs and acquire skills for putting and Kolmanskop 317, Race was one of the original extreme whitewater competitions, and more than 30 chipping in a social and relaxed environment. photograph by Clubs and practice balls provided. Clinics are years later it will still be one of the most offered at Burke Lake, Oak Marr and Pinecrest Sandi Croan. challenging. The premiere event of the Potomac golf courses for $15 each in August. Festival is a sub-60 second sprint down through ❖ Golf camp week-long sessions are still open – fishing basics as how to rig and use a fishing rod blossoms. Take a wagon ride through the the powerful cataracts dropping nearly 60 campers learn putting, chipping, iron and woods and how to stay safe around the water. The class meadow at the park and look for park critters vertical feet. Only experts may compete, but the play from certified instructors in a friendly, will cover environmental awareness, as well as and meet a friendly animal up close. For entire paddling community is welcome to watch group atmosphere. Course etiquette and best how to catch fish. A rod and bait are provided. participants age two-adult. $7 per person. and volunteer. Racers must register online prior safety practices will teach kids and teens $12 per person. Call 703-759-9018 or visit Children must be accompanied by a registered to noon on Friday, Aug. 16. $25 early fundamentals while they socialize and have fun. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend. adult. Call 703-759-9018 or visit registration; $35 starting Aug. 12. Visit Clubs are not required but suggested. All Nottoway Nights: The Johnny Artis Band. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend. potomacfestival.org/race.html for more. campers will receive a certificate and golf fun 7:30 p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse 29th Anniversary Block Party. 1-4 p.m. at The Wagon Ride at Riverbend. 10-11:30 a.m. at pack upon camp completion. Burke Lake Golf Road, Vienna. Thursday evenings, through Aug. Old Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Center and Twin Lakes Golf Course offer half 22. Bring a picnic and a blanket or chair. For McLean. Celebrate the Old Firehouse’s 29 years Falls. Travel by the Potomac River and through day summer camp, Pinecrest Golf Course offers last minute weather cancellations call 703-324- of serving the Greater McLean community. the woods while learning about Riverbend Park’s both half and full day summer camp options. 7469 one hour prior to the program start time. Activities include: live music, outdoor games, wildlife and the American Indians who once Oak Marr Golf Complex offers half day spring rock climbing wall, history exhibit, and more, lived here. For participants age 2-adult. $7 per plus hot dogs, popcorn and ice cream. Free person. Children must be accompanied by a and summer camp through Everybody Golf FRIDAY/AUG. 9 School. admission. Visit www.mcleancenter.org for registered adult. Call 703-759-9018 or visit ❖ Course-ready juniors will enjoy the Junior Club Farmers Market Week. 8 a.m.-noon at more. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend. Championship, Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-noon at Burke Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain VBridge Road, Vienna Arts Society Reception. 3-5 p.m. at McLean. Celebrate National Farmers Market Vienna Art Center, Windover Building, 243 Lake Golf Center. Golfers participate in an 18- SUNDAY/AUG. 18 hole individual stroke competition. Competitors Week at the McLean Farmers Market. Event Church St. NW, Vienna. The Vienna Arts Society will be separated into three divisions with first, includes games, kid’s activities, a gift basket invites the public to a reception celebrating two Breakfast Buffet. 8 a.m.-noon at Vienna second, and third place prizes available in all drawing, and cooking demonstrations by local exhibitions. The “Healing Wall” is created by American Legion Post 180, 330 Center St., N. divisions. Lunch provided. Call 703-323-1641 to chefs. Call 703-642-0128 or visit troops on the mend at Fort Belvoir Hospital. Vienna. Get omelets, scrambled eggs, blueberry register. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-news/2019/ “The Open Door” features a judged photography pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy Oak Marr Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.-noon at psa196 for more. exhibition. Enjoy light refreshments and meet and more. Adults $10, children 12 and under Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road, ESL Playdate Cafe. 1-2 p.m. at Oakton Library, the artists as Juror Sandi Croan presents awards. $4. Call 703-938-6580. Oakton. Every Wednesday through Nov. 13, rain 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Meet other The exhibition continues through Aug. 31. Free Wood Carving Lessons. Noon-3 p.m. at Colvin or shine. Vendors include produce, meats, eggs, caregivers of young children. Adults practice and open to the public. Visit Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. cheeses, pies, cured and smoked meats, English while children enjoy play time in the www.ViennaArtsSociety.org or call 703-319- Whittle out some time for “Wood Carving popsicles, sorbet, bread, croissants, falafel same room. Birth-5 years with adult. Free. Call 3971. Lessons” at Colvin Run Mill with the Northern sandwiches, humus, and pesto. Call 703-281- 703-242-4020 or visit Virginia Carvers. ibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/ No reservations are required. These lessons are 6501 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ SUNDAY/AUG. 11 farmersmarkets/oak-marr for more. 5260042. designed for participants 12-adult. There is a McLean Farmers Market. Fridays, through Nov. Summer on the Green: Shenandoah Run Concerts on the Green: Vinyl Invention. 6-8 nominal charge for wood blanks. Or enjoy a 15, 8 a.m.-noon at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain (folk). 6:30 p.m. on Vienna’s Town Green. p.m. on the Great Falls Village Centre Green. “Grinding Demonstration.” See and hear 19th Bridge Road, McLean. Sixteen local farmers and Friday nights through Aug. 23. Bring chairs and/ Bring picnic baskets, chairs and blankets for an century technology at work while watching the producers will sell fresh produce and fruits; or blankets. No alcoholic beverages are evening of live music. Free. Visit miller grind flour or meal. Demonstrations will meats; breads and pastries; jams; dairy products permitted. Consider leaving pets at home. In the www.celebrategreatfalls.org. take place as conditions permit. No reservations and eggs; herbs; flowers, coffee, and more. Visit event of rain, check the weather line at 703-255- are required. 7842. Learn more at www.viennava.gov/ Tours of the mill cost $8 for adults, $7 for students www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/ MONDAY/AUG. 12 mclean. DocumentCenter/View/3997. 16 and up with ID, and $6 for children and Great Falls Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.- Meteor Astronomy Class. 8-9:25 p.m. at Turner seniors. Call 703-759-2771 or visit Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill. 1 p.m., 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. Music, FRIDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 9-11 vendors, fresh produce, fresh prepared food, Whether one calls them fireballs or shooting The Wedding Singer. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 stars, meteors are exciting to see in the delightful bakery, spices from around the world, TUESDAY/AUG. 20 wild-caught fish, grass-fed, free-range meats, p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. at the Vienna Community nighttime sky. This class covers meteor basics, organic-fed poultry and eggs. Email Center, 120 Cherry St SE, Vienna. The Vienna such as what meteors are, their origins, the best Kids on the Green: Beech Tree Puppets. 10 [email protected] for more. Youth Players’ presents their production of The time to view them and fireball reporting. An a.m. on the Vienna Town Green. The Kids on the Oakton Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 Wedding Singer. The 2006 musical based on the optional observing session will be held outdoors Green series is a weekly collection of interactive p.m. at Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter 1998 Adam Sandler film of the same name is after class, weather permitting. Designed for animal shows, magicians, puppet performances, Mill Road, Oakton. Year-round weekly farmers brimming with fun, jokes, music, and a cast of participants age 10-adult. $8 per person. and more, running through Aug. 20. Free. Visit market in Oakton. Local produce, meats/eggs, 35 youthful and energetic performers. Tickets Advance registration is required; no walk-in viennava.gov for more. dairy, baked goods, and more. Admission is free. are $15 at viennava.gov/webtrac or in person at registration is available. Call 703-324-8618 or the community center. visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm. Visit community-foodworks.org. THURSDAY/AUG. 22 Nottoway Nights: Billy Coulter. 7:30 p.m. at THURSDAY/AUG. 8 SATURDAY/AUG. 10 TUESDAY/AUG. 13 Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Parent and Child Fishing. 4:30-6 p.m. at Park Scavenger Hunt. 10-11:30 a.m. at Kids on the Green: Wildlife Ambassadors Thursday evenings, through Aug. 22. Bring a Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, (live animals). 10 a.m. on the Vienna Town picnic and a blanket or chair. For last minute Falls. This introductory course is designed for Great Falls. Spend a Saturday morning on a Green. The Kids on the Green series is a weekly weather cancellations call 703-324-7469 one parents and children age 6-17. Start with such scavenger hunt for birds, butterflies and collection of interactive animal shows, hour prior to the program start time. 8 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 7-13, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

The whirl and twirl of rides by Cole Shows Amusement Company at- Photos by Mercia Hobson/The Connection tracted crowds during the Fairfax County 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival held The Haselhorst family with ties to Herndon plan on coming back next at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. year to Fairfax County 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival. In Fairfax County 71st 4-H Fair and Youth-powered Community Carnival community’s young people shine. By Mercia Hobson not fun to have them,” she said. Ava told The Connection she won a Grand Champion Ribbon in the 8, and Brooke, 10, held ribbons and entries. rides by Cole Shows Amusement Company Quick Bread Class for the 4-H Foods and “I entered the 4-H Fair for the fun of it. I could be seen in the distance, set up in one oday’s Fairfax County 4-H Nutrition Department. chose this image because it was my most of the pastures. If patrons could handle the Fair reflects the vibrant “The fair is always forward-looking, as memorable photo. I used a Kodak camera,” Zipper, they could handle any other ride on “Turban and suburban seen by incorporating STEAM entries into said Hannah. the carnival midway. For the more faint of communities Fairfax the exhibits,” said Kristy Carter of Herndon, heart, the Tubs of Fun ride was a great County has grown into,” said Yvonne board member, Friends of Frying Pan Park. FAIR-GOERS enjoyed horse and dog dem- choice for all ages. Johnson, park manager at Frying Pan Farm A summary of the Science & Technology onstrations and rabbit, cavy and livestock Eric Kulczycky of Visit Fairfax attended Park early Saturday morning. It was the Department of the 4-H catalog revealed shows, as well as an antique tractor pull the event. “Visit Fairfax is celebrating the third day of the 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival computer-generated graphics, games and and old fashion games. 50th anniversary of the iconic Virginia is held at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon web pages and a Visual Arts Department Cow and goat milking became a first-hand for Lovers slogan with a summer tour of August 1-4. with graphic design-commercial, digital experience for many fair-goers. In one of the LOVE letters. Frying Pan Farm Park is While the fair offered old-fashioned coun- painting and photo manipulation. the barns, two young children from one of our fabulous partners on tour and is try fun through its exhibits and demonstra- Outside one of the barns, the Strenglein Herndon, Sean, 3, and his sister Emma, 10 a wonderful tourism destination within the tions, it revealed a community powered by sisters of Centreville, Summer, 11, Hannah, months, touched a horse for the first time, county,” he said. young people with diverse interests, from compliments of Alina Ampeh of Oakton and Yvonne Johnson wanted the public to animal showmanship to horticulture, to sci- member of Virginia Trotters 4H Horse Club. know all adults and youth are welcome to ence, technology, engineering and the arts. Leaving the barn, the whirl and twirl of enter the fair competition. “You do not have In the 4-H Building, Hap O’Brien of to be members of 4-H to enter. If you have Annandale displayed a frame from one of a hobby or interest, come. Next year, the his beehives heavy with honey. He explained Fair and Carnival is July 30 through Aug. bees were needed for pollination but “are 2,” she said. in desperation” given the Varroa mite in- festation that weakens them. “Mite infesta- tion weakens most bee colonies and is the cause of the loss of most wild honeybees,” he said.

OVER AT THE EXHIBITION tables, Ann Marlow, vice president of the board for Friends of Frying Pan Park looked over en- tries in the Foods and Nutrition Department she helped judge. Alexandra Blake of Great Falls won Grand Champion with her cup- cake entry. Becca Berglie of Centreville won Reserve Grand Champion for her fruit pie. During the Rabbit and Cavy Show, John Ameen rated the Standard Rex rabbits. Al- Two children from Herndon, Sean, though the rabbits owned and raised by 3, and his sister Emma, 10 Ann Marlow of Fairfax Station, vice Hannah Rosenbusch, 10, of Falls Church months, touch a horse for the first president of the board for Friends and her sister Ava did not place, Hannah time, compliments of Alina Ampeh Hannah Rosenbusch, 10 of of Frying Pan Park and one of the explained the importance of bonding with of Oakton and member of Virginia Falls Church, and her sister exhibit judges, holds up the prized rabbits. “You have to give rabbits lots of at- Trotters 4H Horse Club during the Ava, 8, snuggle one of the Reserve Grand Champion ribbon tention and bond with them, or they will Fairfax County 71st 4-H Fair and rabbits they entered in the Becca Berglie of Centreville won become aggressive towards you. Then it’s Carnival. Rabbit and Cavy Show. for her fruit pie. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 7-13, 2019 ❖ 9 News

“USS Bucket” based in Herndon is all speed ahead with a strong start at the 2nd Annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta. The ship placed Second in the Skipper Class with a time of 2:45.

Photos by Mercia Hobson/ The Connection Cardboard Boat Regatta Returns to Lake Anne This year’s regatta will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10.

ore than 50 teams are expected to construct and decorate their own life- Msize cardboard boats and then take to Lake Anne in timed heats during the Reston Historic Trust & Museum’s third annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta. It is a fun activ- ity for everyone: families, individuals, friends and organizations looking for fun team building activi- ties. Awards will be given to the fastest boats in each category as well as the “Titanic” or fastest to sink. The regatta will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 12 to 6 p.m at Lake Anne. Festivities are free of charge, with all team registrations and sponsorships benefiting the Reston Historic Trust & Museum (RHT). This year’s presenting sponsor is Griffin Owens Insurance. The Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Anne is a com- Pirates Lea Daniel, 11, from Great Falls munity favorite - fostering Reston pride and team- and her brother, Quincey, 14, prepare to work (as well as a little healthy competition!). launch “USS Cinder” at the 2018 Lake For questions, more information, or to volunteer, Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta. The team contact Alexandra Campbell at placed first in the Cadet Class with a [email protected] or 703-709-7700. time of 2:14.

The crowd cheers as “River Sea Chocolates Wild Sloth” heads to- ward the buoy after “Aperture Apartments” capsizes. The paddleboard rescue teams hurry toward the crewmembers in the water during the 2-18 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta.

10 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 7-13, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Some Trek: To Go From Page 6 Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s new Where This Man Has vision statement, their mission statement and the current programs and services they have Never Gone Before been providing seniors, their care-givers and families for over twenty-one years. All faiths are By KENNETH B. LOURIE welcome. RSVP by Aug. 16 at 703-281-0538 or Although I’ve had a pretty good run of late not [email protected]. Public Comment Sought. The Office of writing much about “the cancer,” to quote “Forrest, Intermodal Planning and Investment, the Forrest Gump,” the reality is, as you might imagine, Virginia Department of Transportation, and the cancer is ever present – in your head and in your Department of Rail and Public Transportation, heart (and for me, in my lungs). under the leadership of the Commonwealth Never more so then when your quarterly CT Transportation Board (CTB), are developing a plan scan is imminent. As I sit and write this column on to study Virginia’s 179 miles of the Interstate 95 a Sunday, Wednesday, three days hence is what corridor between the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in you’d call ‘imminent.’ Not that there’s much prepa- Alexandria, Virginia and the North Carolina ration, there’s not. But with electronic media being border. The first comment period will end Aug. 21, 2019. Additional comment opportunities will be what it is, one does receive multiple reminders: available throughout the study period. For more text, email and the occasional call. information about the study, or to view meeting And, even though I don’t actually have to do materials and access the online engagement tool, anything in advance, I am reminded nonetheless, visit VA95Corridor.org. in advance, what there is yet to be done: show up! THURSDAY/AUG. 22 (Apparently, many cancer patients, staff have told me, are not as compliant as you’d expect them to Hispanic Connect NOVA. 8:30-9:30 a.m. at 8300 be.) Boone Blvd. in the Partners’ Conference Room, Suite 450, Vienna. Join the Virginia Hispanic But it’s not the ‘advance’ or the ‘after’ that I’m Chamber for this recurring event series designed addressing in this column. It’s the way-before and for chamber members and newcomers alike. how a CT’s imminence affects one’s life. Members, business owners, community leaders, As much as I write a good game – and talk/act entrepreneurs and more connect with their peers, a good game, living one’s life pretending to min- share ideas and gain useful knowledge. Free for imize cancer’s presumptive/possible/”prognosed” members, $10 nonmembers. Register at impact is indeed make believe. Not that I’m a glass www.vahcc.com/hispanic-connect-nova. half-empty person, I’m not, as you regular readers SATURDAY/AUG. 24 know. Large Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Unity of However, there’s nothing like a computerized Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Unity tomography and a post-scan appointment with of Fairfax will host a large, indoor, church yard one’s oncologist to focus your attention on the fact sale with hundreds of items from many that you have been/are living with what your oncol- households and a restaurant liquidation. Free ogist originally characterized back in early 2009, admission. Visit www.unityoffairfax.org. as a “terminal disease:” non-small cell lung cancer, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY/AUG. 28-SEPT. 25 stage IV (and giving you a “13 month to two year” Community Emergency Response Team prognosis, to boot). Training. 7-11 p.m. at at the Fire and Rescue A disease whose initial progression (doc- Academy, 4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The tor-speak for growth/movement) eliminated surgery Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) as an option, but one for which there have been Program trains county residents in basic disaster multiple lines of chemotherapy, none of which response skills, such as fire safety, light search was ever been said to be a cure. In the spirit of that and rescue, team organization, and disaster reality, how does one live in the present and plan medical operations. Using the training learned for the future? (Jeez, that last line sounds right out in the classroom and during exercises, CERT of one of the Carrie Bradshaw’s “Sex and the City” members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when voice overs.) professional responders are not immediately On the one hand – the one with no sense of available to help. Emphasis on hands-on skill reality, I suppose one is simply to go about one’s development and Fairfax County protocols and varied business with nary a care or concern in the procedures. Instructor will provide syllabus with world. On the other hand – the one with enough a class schedule at first session. This training does sense of reality to choke a horse, I suppose I am to not require any special physical strength or mark time, count the number of days until my next agility. Visit volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/ scan, plan for today and think about tomorrow. custom/1380/#/opp_details/184989 to register. But, not too many tomorrows as there’s no sense FRIDAY/SEPT. 6 getting ahead of oneself or else one will get behind. Application Deadline: Youth Leadership And if that sounds mixed up, it is. Because for can- Scholarship. The Great Falls Rotary is offering cer patients, “Time is a godforsaken paradox.” grants to high school juniors or seniors for a As Captain Katheryn Janeway of “Star Trek: Voy- leadership camp taking place Oct. 4-6 in Prince ager” further explained many star dates ago: “The William Forest Park, Virginia. Free to future is the past, the past is the future. The whole scholarship winners. Call 703-759-3858 or visit thing gives me a headache.” www.rotarygreatfallsva.org/RYLA for more. And if you do get any headaches, you need to SATURDAY/SEPT. 7 contact your oncologist because in 30 percent of Open House. 10 a.m.-noon at the Patrick Henry lung cancer patients, the cancer moves to the brain. Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. The Vienna A location which presents all sorts of treatment and branch of the American Association of University quality of life challenges. Women (AAUW) will hold an informational And, a manifestation there, should it appear, Open House. AAUW is the nation’s leading voice scares the living daylights out of me. But never promoting equity and education for women and mind. Just keep on planning and pretending that girls. Membership dues discount for those who join at this event. Refreshments. Free. Visit you don’t have a “TERMINAL” disease. You know, vienna-va.aauw.net/ for more. the type of disease for which there’s “NO CURE.” Then again, if I do get bogged down by certain MONDAY & WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 30-OCT. 23 realities, I’ll be no work and no play – and no fun Community Emergency Response Team (neither do I want to be a dull boy). And no fun is Training. 7-11 p.m. at at the Fire and Rescue no way to live – in the past, present or future, and Academy, 4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The that’s no paradox. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) So, if and when the chips and/or the “chippee” Program trains county residents in basic disaster is down, one needs to be thankful for the chips response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster that you do have and for the ones you hope yet to medical operations. Using the training learned accumulate. Otherwise, you might as well see the in the classroom and during exercises, CERT cashier on your way out. members can assist others in their neighborhood Life’s too short (don’t I know it) to live only in or workplace following an event when the present and not consider the future. And if I professional responders are not immediately don’t consider the future, it’s unlikely I’ll have one. available to help. Emphasis on hands-on skill Just because I’ve now had a past that lasted years development and Fairfax County protocols and longer than I expected shouldn’t mean I can’t have procedures. Instructor will provide syllabus with class schedule at first session. This training does a future I never anticipated. not require any special physical strength or Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for agility. 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Send writ- tries, all with almost no gun violence. — Mary Kimm @MaryKimm ten comments and any other information/ma- ❖ It’s not mental illness, although giving [email protected] Executive Vice President Letters to the Editor Jerry Vernon 703-549-0004 it time yet? act common sense gun reform. tired of us giving attention to the [email protected] We Must Change In 2019 alone 246 people have perpetrator and not the conditions To the Editor: been killed and 979 injured from Barbara Glakas that led to it. I’m tired of my coun- Editor in Chief After the Columbine shooting mass shootings in the United Herndon try not honoring the victims by Steven Mauren Managing Editor we were told by the legislators in States. And our President says: using faith as a part of healing and Kemal Kurspahic power: “Now is not the time to talk “Mental illness and hatred pulls yet not heeding the words of faith Art/Design: about gun control. We would be the trigger—not the gun.” No one Tired But Not as a form of preventative action. Laurence Foong, John Heinly, acting out of emotion. Any legis- denies that mental illness is some- Whether it’s the Quran saying kill- Ali Khaligh lator who uses this event to pass times a contributing factor, but a Defeated ing one life is the killing of all man- Production Manager: Geovani Flores gun legislation is taking advantage mentally ill person would not have To the Editor: kind, or how Matthew and Exodus of the situation and is acting out killed all those people had he been I am really tired. Tired of vio- command “You shall not murder,” of partisanship.” armed with a switch blade. lence. Tired of living in fear. over and over again in the Bible, CIRCULATION After the Sandy Hook, Parkland, We cannot change our Presi- Tired of constant sadness and we don’t really seem to follow [email protected] Pulse Night Club, and Virginia dent. We know that. And we can- grief. I’m tired of worrying about through. So much Tech shootings happened we not change those legislators who whether my younger brothers will #thoughtsandprayers. We are all heard the same thing – “Now is not enable the President and who are come home safe from campus or tired, but we aren’t defeated. But the time.” beholden to the NRA. The only feeling uneasy at the mosque. I’m we need our awareness, our votes After the D.C. Navy Yard shoot- person we can change is our- tired of some in our society not and our calls for action to be in full ing – “Now is not the time.” Vir- selves. We must tolerate this no realizing that gun violence at this force more than ever. ginia Beach and Gilroy shootings longer. We must be willing to level is beyond alarming. I am tired – “Now is not the time.” elect people who don’t peddle that this kind of violence is still not Saira Bhatti And now Dayton and El Paso. Is hate, and who are willing to en- widely considered extremism. I’m Centreville

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