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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper November 5, 2015 Democrats Claim Victories in Local Elections General Assembly Surovell stays in the red. Victorious in 36th By Andrea Worker Senate District The Gazette el. Scott Surovell (D-44) will be e didn’t win the war tonight, Dswitching to the Senate side of the “ but we did come out ahead in capitol building in Richmond, af- W ter he defeated Republican challenger Jerry some of the important local battles, and that’s a good start.” That was Foreman for the 36th District senator job. Roger Kline’s take on the results of the elec- Foreman finished with 3,684 votes, over 31 tions for Virginia’s General Assembly, Fairfax percent, to Surovell’s 7,934 votes, over 68 County Board of Supervisors, and School percent. The open seat has been held by retiring

Board members. Kline was one of hundreds Photo Contributed that gathered at The Waterford at Fair Oaks Democrat Toddy Puller since 1999. for the Fairfax Democratic Committee’s Surovell credited the victory to running Election Watch Party on Tuesday night. a “grassroots-based, volunteer-powered Although the doors to the Watch Party operation, based on local issues. opened at 7 p.m. just as the polls were clos- “The 36th District consists of the entire ing, things didn’t really get underway until Route 1 corridor, from Alexandria to closer to 9 when the faithful and those they Stafford,” he said. “There are a lot of com- supported began to arrive in earnest. Mount Vernon Supervisor-elect Dan Storck (left) meets with outgoing mon issues, areas of concern among vot- Monitors in the corners of the room were Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) on election night outside ers.” constantly surrounded by attendees check- Stratford Landing Elementary School. Throughout his campaign, Surovell has ing the latest results. stressed his goals to extend the Metro Yel- “It’s enough to give you an ulcer,” said low Line south into Hybla Valley and the Blue Line to Prince William County, as well Aida Lee, referring to the see-sawing num- Storck Elected District Supervisor as making major investments in secondary bers that were coming in early on for Del. ith almost 57 percent of the out the district, fighting to extend Metro’s education such as lowering class size and Kathleen Murphy (D-34) whose district in- vote Mount Vernon School Yellow Line, empowering seniors, standing getting digital devices in the hands of ev- cludes part of Loudoun County, and Great Board member Dan Storck up to predatory lenders and so much more.” ery student. Falls, McLean, Wolftrap and Langley in W defeated businesswoman Gandee responded to the outcome: “The He has also been outspoken about remov- Fairfax County. When 100 percent of the and Republican Jane Gandee. people of Mount Vernon have made their ing car title lenders from Route 1 and ex- votes were finally reported, Murphy was Storck’s victory maintains the status quo choice to continue on the path we are on in panding Medicaid in Virginia. leading her opponent Craig Parisot, whom in terms of party representation on the our district. “I thought that the focus I’ve put on those she had previously defeated for the seat in board: A Democrat, he replaces outgoing I have the utmost respect and gratitude issues in the last six years, that I’ve cam- a special election. But with a winning mar- Democratic Supervisor Gerry Hyland who for the many people who advised and sup- paigned on going forward, resonated a lot gin of less than 200 votes, less than one served for nearly three decades. ported me in my race for supervisor. with the voters,” he said. percent, election officials plan to review the “I am humbled and honored to be elected I wish Dan Storck the very best in his new Surovell’s opponent Jerry Foreman did votes on Wednesday to determine if a re- the next Mount Vernon Supervisor of Fairfax role.” not respond to requests for an interview count will be called for. County,” Storck said in a statement. “I have “I congratulate Jane Gandee on a hard- prior to press time. been privileged to serve this community for fought campaign,” Storck said, “and hope The Democrat managed to hold a Senate THE ‘WAR” that was not won on Tuesday the past 12 years as a member of the School to use the following months to bring our seat for the party on a night when Republi- was the Democrats’ fight to gain control of Board and I’m invigorated by the potential community together.” can incumbents won in numbers sufficient the Virginia Senate. Prior to the election ahead: revitalizing the Route 1 corridor, to maintain their control of that body. See Democrats, Page 9 increasing economic opportunities through- — Tim Peterson See Surovell, Page 5 Fairfax Republicans Celebrate the Victorious And honor the defeated. By Tim Peterson Committee election results view- lence, and working with commu- Supervisors Chairman Sharon nent John Foust for Dranesville The Gazette ing party. “It’s about getting things nity leaders. Bulova. District Supervisor, however still done, the right way.” The party “People have shown apprecia- At the podium, he described trailed by about eight points at the upervisor John Cook (R- was held Nov. 3 at the Fairview tion for that, and I’m very thank- himself as “marching to a differ- end of the night. S Braddock) said he much Marriott hotel in Falls Church. ful,” Cook said. ent drummer.” “I’m not going away,” Chronis preferred this night to the Cook attributed his victory to Incumbent Supervisor Pat Jennifer Chronis came closer to said she told Foust when she called one when he was elected to his having a full term to “do a lot of Herrity (R-Springfield) recorded a knocking off her incumbent oppo- See GOP, Page 3 first term. A close race with his op- work,” including work with Chair- more lopsided victory in his race ponent meant waiting around un- man Sharon Bulova and Sheriff against Independent Green candi-

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U.S. Postage U.S. Cook said, as the first speaker at awareness and developing re- Arthur Purves was unsuccessful STD PRSRT the Fairfax County Republican sources for victims of domestic vio- in challenging incumbent Board of www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Fairfax County Election Results Unofficial results as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2015. * indicates incumbent Candidate Votes Percentage Candidate Votes Percentage Fairfax County Mount Vernon District

Photos by Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel G. Raymond F. “Dan” Storck (D)* 11,714 56.85% Morrogh* (D) 141,601 96.78% Jane R. Gandee (R) 8,841 42.91% Unopposed Providence District Tim Peterson Fairfax County Sheriff Linda Q. Stacey Ann Smyth (D)* 13,134 95.46% Kincaid (D)* 107,610 57.96% Unopposed Bryan A. “B. A.” Wolfe (R) 77,609 41.80% Springfield District Patrick S. /The Gazette Fairfax County Clerk of the Court “Pat” Herrity (R)* 18,204 80.56% John T. Frey (R)* 86,623 48.01% Corazon S. Foley (I) 4,226 18.70% Bettina Mary Lawton83,111 46.07% Marisa R. Wissar (I) 10,252 5.68% Sully District Kathy L. Smith (D) 11,200 51.76% Soil and Water Conservation John P. Guevara (R) 10,382 47.98% Director Northern Virginia District Election officers Lynda Hergenrather, Peggy McLeland and Phil Gbur Top three take office Fairfax County School Board at Large of Mount Vernon sign in voters as they enter the West Potomac High George W. Top Three Take Office School polling location. Lamb IV* 94,260 30.71% Ilryong Moon* 83,983 17.13% Gerald O. Ryan L. McElveen* 83,051 16.94% “Jerry” Peters* 93,140 30.35% Jeanette M. Hough 80,006 16.32% Scott John Cameron 90,714 29.55% Theodore J. Voting: ‘Slow But Steady’ Stephen L. Pushor 26,640 8.68% “Ted” Velkoff* 74,803 15.26% Robert E. Fairfax County Chairman oris McBryde of Mount Vernon ous years, to a classroom on a different “Bob” Copeland 74,509 15.20% of the Board of Supervisors Manar A. had a simple goal as chief elec- end of the school so voters can enter from Sharon S. Jean-Jacques 57,102 11.65% D Bulova (D)* 111,124 59.84% tion officer at the West Potomac one door and exit directly outside from Peter M. Marchetti 12,903 2.63% High School polling center: “Get people another. It also provides better access for Arthur G. Omar M. Fateh 11,822 2.41% Purves (R) 63,209 34.04% to vote, as expeditiously as possible.” voters with physical handicaps. Burnette G. Glenda Scarboro 10,617 2.17% McBryde began serving as an election McBryde had assistance from election Gail Parker (I) 10,890 5.86% officer in 2008 and progressed up the page Elham Mohaba, a sophomore at School Board District Candidates ranks to become chief. Improving voter Thomas Edison High School. Mohaba Fairfax County Public School Bond Braddock District School Board $310 million for new sites, new buildings or Megan O. experience is a primary objective, she signed up through her government class additions, renovations and improvements to McLaughlin* 14,147 75.38% said, so voters feel positive and encour- and is considering going into politics existing buildings, and furnishings and equip- Katherine A. aged to come back and vote again. later in life. ment, for the Fairfax County public school Pettigrew 4,205 22.41% “Any time we don’t have 100 percent “We talked about the importance of system. Yes 138,296 74.27% Dranesville District School Board turnout,” McBryde said on Nov. 3, “I’m local elections,” McBryde said. “This is No 47,911 25.73% Jane K. slightly disappointed.” your sidewalks, your schools, your “Janie” Strauss* 14,075 54.29% The location of the voting site within parks.” Fairfax County Public Peter Kurzenhauser 11,781 45.44% Safety Facilities Bond the school changed for 2015 from previ- — Tim Peterson $151 million for construction, reconstruction, Hunter Mill District School Board enlargement, renovation and equipment of Pat M. Hynes* 12,951 61.30% civil and criminal justice facilities, police train- Mark S. Wilkinson 8,116 38.41% ing facilities and stations, fire and rescue training facilities and stations. Lee District School Board Yes 136,176 73.20% Tamara J. No 49,850 26.80% Derenak Kaufax* 11,759 96.34% Unopposed Board of Supervisors, District Members Mason District School Board Braddock District Sandra S. Evans* 11,975 96.60% John C. Cook (R)* 12,082 51.60% Unopposed Janet S. Oleszek (D) 10,675 45.59% West Potomac High School chief Carey C. Campbell (I) 610 2.61% Mount Vernon District election officer Doris McBryde Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D- School Board Open Seat Dranesville District Karen L. of Mount Vernon (left) goes over Mount Vernon, right) thanks John W. Foust (D)* 14,807 53.92% Corbett Sanders 11,915 61.81% polling location guidelines with election officer Tracy Powell Jennifer C. Chronis (R)12,615 45.94% W. Anthony Stacy 7,319 37.97% election page Elham Mohaba (left) of Mount Vernon for serv- Hunter Mill District (right) a sophomore at Thomas ing at the West Potomac High Providence District School Board Catherine M. Dalia A. Palchik 9,293 58.22% Edison High School. School polling location. Hudgins (D)* 17,235 94.33% Patricia S. Unopposed “Patty” Reed* 6,594 41.31%

Lee District Springfield District School Board Jeffrey C. Elizabeth L. Schultz*18,933 97.60% McKay (D)* 12,792 96.89% Unopposed Unopposed Sully District School Board Open Seat Mason District Photo by Thomas A. Wilson 10,242 50.38% Penelope A. Karen A. “Penny” Gross (D)* 9,196 57.22% Keys-Gamarra 10,041 49.39% Mollie A. Loeffler (I) 6,785 42.22%

Tim Peterson Republicans Celebrate From Page 1 School Board. /The Gazette to congratulate him on the victory. “I’m Craig Parisot was shown to have finished proud of the race we ran and the issues we about a point behind Democrat Kathleen discussed.” Murphy for the 34th District House of Del- The surprise of the night was Fairfax resi- egates seat, but a representative from the dent and Republican Jeanette Hough fin- Republican committee reminded members Clerk of the Court incumbent John Frey called his re-election a “sweet ishing ahead of incumbent Ted Velkoff for of the audience there would be a final tally victory” at the Fairfax County Republican victory party. the third at-large seat on the Fairfax County taking place first thing in the morning. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 3 NEW INSIDE THE BELTWAY! NEW PRICE Alexandria/ Yates Gardens $775,000 719 S. Royal Street. Sensational addition to this solid brick circa 1940 town home. Skylit family room adjoins renovated Annandale $929,000 kitchen and opens Alexandria/Montebello $750,000 Located on almost an acre, this quality home is ready to onto private brick- 5901 Mt. Eagle Dr 1617 & 1618. Rarely-available 4 BR/3 BA Penthouse (2,545 SF) build with a late-spring delivery. Features include 4 BRs, w/great views of the Potomac, National Harbor, sunrises & sunsets from 3 enclosed walled patio balconies. Elegantly and fully renovated within the last five years, including kitchens & 3.5 BAs, two-story foyer, a 3-car garage, and a large garden. baths, flooring, windows; architectural details throughout. Montebello features indoor kitchen with adjoining family room. Work with the Diann Hicks-Carlson & outdoor pools, 24/7 security, café, shuttle to Metro, tennis; pet-friendly; 35+ wooded builder for personalized selections. Call for floor plan, acres. Financially secure with $7.3 M in reserves & never a special assessment! Mary Hurlbut & Michael Seith 703-980-9595 703-628-2440 Cindy Baggett 703-593-1418 & Leslie Rodriguez 703-400-3010

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4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley Surovell Virginia Senate Results RE/MAX Allegiance Unofficial results as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2015. 703-768-7730 Defeats * indicates incumbent [email protected]

Candidate Votes Percentage SUNDAYOPEN Alex./Sunny View $390,000 Foreman 3411 Sunny View District 30 NEW This wonderful, all-brick rambler with vaulted, exposed beam ceilings, is From Page 1 Adam P. Ebbin (D)* 27,207 76.72% LISTING J. Ron Fisher (I) 7,420 20.92% bursting w/charm & character. Beautiful hdwd floors, 6-panel interior doors, “I was disappointed that the freshly painted interior, all maintained District 36 Senate’s not going to reflect the meticulously by its owners, makes this Scott A. Surovell (D) 18,279 60.48% the perfect starter home. Combine this electorate of Virginia,” Surovell Gerald M. Foreman II (R) 11,884 39.32% w/a beautiful lot, detached garage/ said. “Until voter turnout in these workshop & you have a total winner. 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir (S), 15 mins to OldTown, off-year elections starts to reflect Alex (N), an ideal location & a very affordable price. Turn-key, ready for you! the actual population of the state, Alex./Stratford Landing we’re going to continue to have a House of Delegates $529,900 body that looks like our elector- Unofficial results as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2015. 2403 Cavendish Drive ate of about 20 years ago.” * indicates incumbent Lovely 3 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial bursting Surovell said he supports fewer w/charm – wood flrs under quality carpet- restrictions on absentee voting, Candidate Votes Percentage ing on main & upper levels. Spacious eat- photo identification requirements in kitchen w/beautiful oak cabinets & Corian counters – upgraded baths. Family and forcing voters to always cast District 42 rm & den along with workshop/utility rm ballots within one 13-hour win- David B. Albo (R)* 10,832 63.37% on lower level. Tons of storage in both dow on a Tuesday in November. floored attics w/pull-down stairs. Lovely Joana C. Garcia (D) 6,241 36.51% screened porch/carport overlooks a deck & beautifully landscaped & fenced bkyd. “Voting in Virginia is not easy,” Quality home for an attractive price – minutes to Ft. Belvoir (S) & Old Town, Alex (N). he said. “I think people in power District 44 try to make voting as difficult as Alex./Riverside Est. $699,900 Paul E. Krizek (D) 9,595 94.71% 8425 Mt. Vernon Highway possible, to try to maintain con- Unopposed trol. Hopefully we can continue to Beautiful home w/over 4,000 sq ft & 2-lvl addition in lovely chip away at that.” District 45 Riverside Estates. Great rm on Mark H. Levine (D) 15,987 95.08% main lvl w/gas fpl & wet bar. — Tim Peterson Unopposed Adjacent family rm w/wood- burning fpl. An office adjoins the gorgeous 20' x 32' master bedrm addition w/vaulted Douglas Fir ceiling & skylights. Library /studio on upper lvl addition. Both HVAC systems. HWH & roof replaced 2011. Close to Fort Belvoir. For a free digi- tal subscription Alex./Mt. Vernon Woods to one or all $449,900 4006 Buckman Road of the 15 UNDER Builders: Beautiful .73 acre Connection CONTRACT lot, zoned R-3. Dominion Newspapers, Surveys has done prelimi- go to nary survey report for sub- www.connect division which can be ionnewspapers. e-mailed upon request – com/subscribe looking for quick sale/settlement and priced the property accordingly. Be the first to know – get your Alex./Windsor Estates paper before it $420,000 hits the press. 6500 Windham Avenue SOLD Beautifully renovated, 2-level Complete digital Rambler w/2,200 sq ft, 4 BRs, 2 BAs & finished lower level with replica of the walkout, on a huge .61 acre lot. print edition, Freshly painted, refinished hdwd including photos floors on main level, new carpet on lower level, renovated kitchen & baths and ads, deliv- & new interior doors. Solid home ered weekly w/tons of storage, 2 workshops & great community! Great location – Close to to your e-mail Kingstowne Center, Springfield Mall & Fort Belvoir. Walk to Springfield Metro. box. Alex./Sulgrave Manor $512,000 Questions? 4101 Sulgrave Drive E-mail: SOLD Spacious & renovated 3 BR, 2.5 BA goinggreen@ Split – Beautifully refinished hard- woods, freshly painted interior & connection exterior – updated kitchen & baths. newspapers.com Lovely sunroom or formal dining rm addition. Stunning brick FPL in living rm & separate gas-powered wood stove in rec rm. Large spectacular landscaped corner lot w/beautiful stone/brick patio – walkways meander thru the gardens. 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir, 15 mins to Old Town – This is a treasure! For more information: www.RexReiley.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 5 Viewpoints

Why was it important to you to come out and vote today?

Evans Appiah of Mount Vernon “These guys decide how resources are shared, apportioned. School resources is an important issue for me. Your no or yes makes a big difference.”

Carl A Dutzman of the Bucknell area of Mount Vernon “I vote every year, every year there’s an elec- tion. It’s our responsibility, and it doesn’t mat- ter which party, I vote for the character, the per- son, their background. Fairfax County has to get their tax code together. We can’t keep borrow- ing money if we don’t have it. We need people who have some concept of you can’t have every wish granted.”

Christine Poulson of the Belle Haven area of Mount Vernon “It’s everyone’s right to do it. That’s my say. And I’m here to cancel out my husband’s vote.”

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6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News The Meehan Team Steve and Christy Meehan Joe Bavaria and Colleen Pavlick Redwood Realty Kiwanis in For more information, call us! Action 703-360-4805 Joanne Malkin, BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME IN MOUNT VERNON president of ON QUIET CUL-DE-SAC BACKING TO DEEP Mount Vernon WOODS AND LITTLE HUNTING CREEK Kiwanis, presents a $1,000 check to PRS (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services). From OPEN left are Chamise Alston, supervisor SUNDAY 1- 4 of PRS; Elizabeth Koestler, PRS; Wendy Gradison, CEO of PRS; and

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This lovely colonial home offers 3 finished levels, main level sunroom addition with skylights, remodeled kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, 4+ bedrooms, 3 full baths, deck overlooking woods, extra storage areas including large Joanne Malkin (left), president of Mount closets, garden/tool shop and 2-car garage. Dir.: from Vernon Kiwanis, presents a $1,000 check Joanne Malkin, president of Mount Vernon Alex., south on G.W. Pkwy to Mount Vernon, Sharp right to Good Shepherd Housing Director David Kiwanis, presents a $500 check to Pam on 235 N, right on Battersea, R on Waterside to 3109. Levine. Michell of New Hope Housing.

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Howie Bowdring Beatrice S. Keen Howie Bowdring unex- Beatrice S. Keen, 97, died pectedly died of cardiac ar- on Oct. 6, 2015 at her rest during a Masters swim- daughter’s home in Pennsyl- ming practice on Wednes- vania. She was born in Ra- day, Oct. 28, 2015. leigh, N.C. but moved to the Howie served on the Alexandria area as a young board of Fort Hunt Little woman. She retired from League, Stratford Recre- the U.S. Postal Service in ation Association and 1981. Stratford Landing Citizens She was a founding mem- Association. He coached ber of the Hollin Hall Senior and umpired both baseball and basketball for Fort Center and volunteered there for many years. She Hunt. He often worked family nights at the neigh- remained active at the senior center for many years borhood pool and never said no when asked to vol- before moving in with her daughter over the sum- unteer. mer. She had a large network of friends, family and In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to volunteers who helped her remain in her beloved the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association at FHYAA, Tauxemont home for as long as she was able. PO Box 6031, Alexandria, VA 22306. She is survived by three children: Pat Bellanca (Joe) Howie was predeceased by his mother, Mary of Pennsylvania, John Keen of Florida, and Toni Gavin Bassette Bowdring and two sisters, Maryann (Mike) of South Dakota as well as numerous grand Bowdring and Arline Bowdring. children and great grand children. A memorial mass He is survived by his father, Howard P. Bowdring, will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Sr.; and his wife of 28 years, Stacy Ferlmann Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria on Friday, Nov. Bowdring. 13, at 10:30 a.m. Loving father of Shannon M. Bowdring, Molly A. Bowdring and Patrick T. Bowdring; brother of Michelle Bowdring Shaw, Katherine Bowdring, Nancy VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Bowdring Mino, William Bowdring, Patricia United Community Ministries seeks volunteers to act as food pantry assistants, basic needs counselors, Bowdring Gordon and Elizabeth Bowdring. Uncle to youth tutors and mentors, office admin/data entry, 14 nieces and nephews. community outreach, ESL teachers and co-teachers, A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Tuesday, and teacher aides. Visit www.ucmagency.org/ Nov. 3, 2015 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, volunteer-at-ucm.html. 8710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria.

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Photo by Dir.: G.W. Parkway South from Old Town, right on Tulane & follow Partners Signs. control. Democratic candidates prevailed in sev- 1507 Wake Forest Drive eral hotly contested races, but at the end of $650,000 the day the total numbers remained un- Andrea Worker Wonderful Westgrove •Spacious changed. With an overwhelmingly Repub- 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath Rambler lican House and a continued GOP “tilt” in •Living Room w/Fireplace – French Doors to Porch •Dining Room w/Vaulted the Senate, Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his Ceiling & Skylights •Lovely Hardwoods party face uphill battles at every turn in their throughout Main Level •Galley Kitchen attempts to press forward their priorities, with loads of Counter Space •Lower- including gun safety regulations and the Level Family Room with Fireplace, After much mingling and anxiously Fourth Bedroom, Office and Full Bath expansion of Medicaid in the Common- watching the election numbers as •Two-Level Deck and Lush Rear Yard wealth. they came in, the crowd at the •Attached One-Car Garage Senate Minority Leader Richard Saslaw Democratic election watch party 6901 Andover Drive (D-35), who defeated his Independent finally had the chance to cheer for $695,000 Green Party opponent Terry W. Modglin those they were supporting. Original Owner Offering •Popular 73.45 percent to 25 percent, addressed the Westgrove •One Block to G.W. Parkway crowd when he introduced the winning fice in January, incumbents Pat Herrity of •Well-maintained on Large Corner Lot •Brick Rambler – One-Level Living senators and delegates who were present the Springfield District and John C. Cook •Lovely Formal Rooms •Eat-in Kitchen at the Watch, telling them to not lose hope from the Braddock District will be the only •Three Bedrooms – Two Full Baths yet. Republican members of the governing body •Vaulted Ceiling in step-down Family Room •Two Masonry Fireplaces •Main- Saslaw said there’s a chance that results of Virginia’s largest jurisdiction. The Sully Level Hardwoods •Rec Room & Office from one Richmond-area race might be re- District seat, formerly held by Supervisor on Lower Level •Huge Walkout viewed. “There’s something not right with Michael Frey (R), was won by School Board Basement with Rough-in Bath •Main Garage •Whole House Generator those numbers,” he said, citing “unusually member Kathy Smith (D) over Republican Level high” Republican turnout in Powhatan John Guevara. Another School Board mem- 7124 Park Terrace Drive County. ber, Dan Storck, took the Mount Vernon $700,000 Supervisor contest over Jane Gandee (R), Contemporary Flair in Villamay VICTORY BY Jennifer Boysko in the 86th •Elevated Corner Lot with Great replacing the retiring Gerry Hyland (D). Curb Appeal •Unique Reverse district was one of the “important local Democratic Fairfax County School Board Gable Roof at Front Elevation battles” that attendee Kline cheered. Boysko election winners were also on hand at the •Custom Designed Rambler – One-of- replaces retiring Republican Del. Tom Rust, event and took to the stage when intro- a-Kind • Cathedral Living Room defeating Danny Vargas (R). Boysko was duced by Board of Supervisors Chairman w/Raised Hearth Fireplace •Vaulted greeted by thunderous applause as she Ceiling in Formal Dining Room Bulova. Ryan McElveen and Ilryong Moon •Bright, Open Kitchen with Eat-in joined her Assembly colleagues on stage. retained their At-Large positions, while Ted Breakfast Area •Unbelievable 27' x “It’s already been an incredible learning Velkoff lost his seat to Republican-backed 25' Side-Loaded Garage experience,” said Boysko, in an interview Jeanette Hough of Fairfax. Pat Hynes re- 7204 Park Terrace Drive after the formal election result announce- mains as the School Board member in the $735,000 ments had been made. “I’ve talked to liter- Hunter Mill District. Jane Strauss retains the Potomac Views All Year •A Unique ally thousands of people in my district, lis- position she has held for two decades for Offering in Villamay •All-Brick with tening to what they need, what are their her Dranesville constituency. In the Sully Two Masonry Fireplaces •Three Bedrooms – Two and One-Half Baths concerns,” she added. “There’s a lot to do, District contest for School Board, Republi- •New Windows – Hardwoods on but education kept coming up as a real pri- can Tom Wilson was ahead of Karen Keys- Main Level •Magnificent Custom ority.” Boysko said she is looking forward Gamarra by about 200 votes. Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar, Stainless to the challenge ahead and hoped to be- Appliances, Solid Cherry Cabinetry come a part of a “civility caucus.” “I think a POLITICAL NEWCOMER Dalia Palchik, & Composite Counters •Generous Two-Car Garage Paver lot more can be accomplished when we treat – Brick the Providence District School Board mem- Patio at Rear each other with dignity and respect.” ber winner over incumbent Patty Reed, re- 7412 Admiral Drive Vargas, Boysko’s opponent received large, ceived the evening’s most enthusiastic re- late infusions of campaign money from Re- $775,000 ception. When asked if it was possible that Deal of a Lifetime •Grand Colonial in publicans, and had a total of $705,323, she knew every single person in the room Villamay •Lovely Elevated Lot •Generous which he spent mostly on mailers and TV in order to receive such a welcome, Palchik Entry Foyer flanked by Formal Living and commercials that were unflattering and laughingly replied, “Could be.” The young Dining Rooms •Main Level Bedroom/Den critical of Boysko. teacher said she “made a pilgrimage in the and Full Bath •Spacious, Open Island Kitchen with Granite Counters, large All eyes were also following the race in streets of Providence District” likening her Breakfast Area and cozy Family Room neighboring Prince William County between journey to her experience on the famous with Fireplace •Remodeled Expanded Harry “Hal” Parrish II and Jeremy McPike. pilgrimage route from France to the cathe- Master Bath with Separate Shower, Jetted McPike, who received personal support dral in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Tub, Marble •Magnificent In-ground Pool •2-Car Garage from Gov. McAuliffe at the polls on elec- Humbled by the response from the crowd, tion day, beat Manassas Mayor Parrish by a Palchik says she truly loves people and tries margin of more than 16 percent. to show it when she meets them. “Less test- Democrats also took the upper hand in ing and more teaching” are battles cries for the results for the Fairfax County Board of Palchik, who said she was ready to repre- Supervisors. By re-electing all eight incum- sent a diverse community “after I get just a bents, including Chairman Sharon Bulova, little bit of sleep.” COMING and adding the Democratic candidates for See Unofficial Election Results elsewhere the vacant seats in the Mount Vernon and in this paper. SOON! Sully districts, the voters gave the board one A full list of all of the races and the re- more Democratic member than they had sults throughout Virginia are available at originally. 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The officers re- fairfax County Board of Supervi- Helen Walutes In April 2010, following the cluded the death of African-Ameri- sponsible for these deaths were sors appoint a Citizen Complaint Display Advertising, 703-778-9424 [email protected] highly questionable, unjust and can Randall Leroy Rollins on May not charged by their department Oversight Board to investigate unprovoked shooting deaths of 13, 2007 and Vietnam veteran with an act of misconduct. Com- causes of alleged abuse or miscon- Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 duct reported by citizens of Fairfax [email protected] County and report its findings and David Griffin recommendations to the Chief of Marketing Assistant Police and/or the Board of Super- 703-778-9431 visors. While a majority of the [email protected] Board of Supervisors favor the CCPA’s proposal, Supervisor Publisher Jerry Vernon Hyland has failed to support such [email protected] a board. 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From Page 10 the politicians others elected take decisions needed. about which you strenuously disagree. 86,000 Agents | 3,000 Offices on 6 Continents | 109-Year Legacy Hundreds of our members, many are When your newly minted supervisor advo- Mount Vernon District residents, disagree cates for a meals tax, don’t complain, be- with Supervisor Hyland and have expressed cause the other candidate wouldn’t have Plymouth Haven their approval of an immediate appointment done so. 1200 Alden Road, of a Citizen Complaint Oversight Board by When your newly minted state senator Alexandria VA the Board of Supervisors. Why doesn’t Su- opposes allowing home-schooled kids to This 4-level craftsman home pervisor Hyland listen to his constituents? participate in interscholastic activities and sited on a beautiful landscaped 1/2 acre lot includes 6 BR, They are deeply troubled by his comment your home-schooled child can’t gain accep- 5.5 BA & 2-car gar. A MUST-SEE! that “such a group may not be needed.” tance into an elite university because he has $1,950,000 The Board of Supervisors should act on no extra-curricular activities on his resume, Michelle Mitchell our proposal and appoint a Citizen Com- don’t complain, because the guy he defeated MLS # FX8733876 plaint Oversight Board in the near future supported allowing your child to partici- as it will make Fairfax County a better and pate. And when you need to see your new safer place for everyone. We urge you to Mount Vernon Board of Education repre- Harbor View contact your supervisors to make them sentative to address an issue of concern re- 10821 Greene Drive, Lorton VA Waterfront Williamsburg colonial aware of the need for a Citizen Complaint garding your child, well I could go on for with scenic views of the Oversight Board. pages about that choice, but suffice to say Occoquan River. Enjoy boating if I had children in our public schools yes- and nature’s surrounds from this Nicholas R. Beltrante terday, they would be home-schooled or in all-brick home sited on over 1/2 Executive Director private school tomorrow. acre. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2-Car GARAGE. Virginia Citizens Coalition Those who didn’t vote decided yesterday’s $929,500 Susan Gray Chambers MLS # FX8748474 for Police Accountability, Inc. election, and it is a sad commentary on the Mount Vernon community, a community I love and where I chose to put down my Alexandria South Apathy’s Triumph roots decades ago. I’m feeling a little less 2719 Woodlawn Trail, Alexandria VA To the Editor: love today. Dramatic open floor plan located As one who has voted in every election at end of cul-de-sac. Opulent for which I’ve been eligible since I turned H. Jay Spiegel moldings galore. 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Approx 4,820 SF. $889,900 Liz Bucuvalas While I have always been active in the civic MLS # FX9508800 arena including in frequent letters pub- Remember Veterans lished in this newspaper, and have sup- To the Editor: ported candidates for office in past years Next Wednesday, Nov. 11, we will cel- Open House Sunday 1-4pm 2233 N Early Street, from both major parties with financial con- ebrate Veterans Day — a day to honor and Alexandria VA tributions, this year I took on a more active remember our fellow men and women who Completely renovated close-in role because transitions in office holders led served in our nation’s military forces to de- Rambler. 3 BR, 2 BA, finished me to believe it was important to elect the fend our freedom and make America great. basement. Conveniently located best candidates. 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Creating a realistic training schedule that works for Turkey Day. in harmony with one’s daily schedule is the key to becoming race-ready on Turkey Day, says Colarco. “I By Marilyn Campbell really try to take into account the fact that most of The Gazette the runners in this area are working professionals with a lot on their plates. I work with my clients to hen many of us are still in bed early determine not just what they should be doing, but W Thanksgiving morning, Susan Colarco realistically, what they can do given the stresses of will be lacing up her shoes, joining a everyday life.” group of friends and getting ready to hit the road for Diet, both on the day of the race and the days and the Arlington Turkey Trot as she has done for many weeks leading to it, is an often-overlooked compo- years past. nent of race training. “Eat a high-energy meal about “I’ve run this race more times than I can count and an hour before the race,” said Steel. “Eating within it’s always a great time,” said Colarco, a Road Run- an hour can lead to upset stomach. … You may need ners Club of America certified running coach. to increase your calories, but don’t go crazy. If you On a day as notorious for sloth and gluttony as it are eating natural foods, free of artificial fats, added is for gratitude and fam- sugars and other chemi- ily, hundreds of thousands cals, your body will re- of runners across the spond in an amazing country pound the pave- “Get outside, do something in way.” ment to raise money for Protecting against in- charity, burn off calories the community and stay active juries that can be sus- and spend time with to counter the cold weather tained from the unre- friends in what have be- lenting pounding of the come known as turkey and extra helpings of mashed pavement, is another trots. important, but often Running USA, a non- potatoes.” overlooked part of run- profit organization for the — Susan Colarco, certified running coach ning. “You get an aver- running industry, reports age of about 4,500 that the number of people blows to your joins over entering races on Thanksgiving Day now surpasses the course of a 5K,” said Christian Elliot, a personal those who race on July 4th. trainer and founder of True Health and Wholeness. “[These races] are a great opportunity to get out- “Strength training helps your body handle the blows, side, do something in the community and stay ac- and there’s no downside to having strong muscles.” tive to counter the cold weather and extra helpings Weight training exercises for the legs should be of mashed potatoes,” said Colarco, who also works done two to three days per week, advises Steel. “You as a coach for True Health and Wholeness in Arling- can hit the weights at the gym, do Pilates or use body ton. weight, whatever you enjoy. Focus on light to me- While Colarco and her running mates train year- dium resistance with higher repetitions to build round, there’s still time to get in shape and choose a muscle endurance; 12 to 15 repetitions, two to three turkey trot this year. sets for each exercise works well.” “Many competitive and enthusiast runners start “It has been proven that runners who do strength with 3 or 5K races,” said Richard L. Steele, assistant training have fewer knee injuries,” added Chance dean of physical education at Northern Virginia Com- Heare, of Koko FitClub in Herndon, Reston and Great munity College in Alexandria. “I tell most people to Falls. “Strength training builds the stabilization pick race that is conveniently located … or has spe- muscles to support the joints and runners who cial meaning to them personally, [like] a charity.” strength train tend to get fewer injuries and have Preparing for a turkey trot usually consists of di- better endurance.” etary retooling, aerobic exercise and strength train- The most common injuries associated running are ing. ankle and knee sprains, shin splints, stress fractures, “Typically, the folks I work with run between three runner’s knee and plantar fasciitis. “Sprains and blis- and five times a week with some weight training and ters are very common during races,” said Steel. … cross-training worked into the schedule,” said Running shoes play an important part of injury Colarco. “The distance and intensity vary based on prevention, but “by itself can’t prevent all injuries,” the experience and fitness level of the runner, the said Nelson Cortes, Ph.D., an associate professor in goal they are aiming for and any injuries they may the Sports Medicine Assessment, Research & Testing be working through.” Laboratory at George Mason University in Fairfax. Colarco tailors her training regiment to the envi- “Everyone has different foot and lower body mor- ronment of the chosen race. “For example, if it’s a phology and it’s important that running shoes are hilly race, we’ll definitely work some hills into the appropriate.” training plan,” she said. “If it’s a trail race, we’ll leave In addition, a daily full-body stretching routine the nice paved running routes behind and head off “will help with injury prevention and performance,” road.” said Steel. “You’ll be surprised how much better you “Up your training distance each week, but do it in feel in general after doing this for about a week or small amounts,” said Steel. “A new runner should two.”

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The purpose of the drilling is to sample “Dyke Marsh has extensive value, not only the marsh’s sediment foundation as the res- for the flora and fauna that exist within, toration — which would include adding but clean sandy material and planting native for the recreational, educational and cul- wetland vegetation — is being planned. tural values that the marsh provides. We are A 485-acre ecosystem, the freshwater very excited to move forward with the first tidal marsh is home to 300 species of plants phase of the project to restore this very sen- 210 N. Lee Street, Alexandria ~ 703-299-0145 and 270 species of birds. But without res- sitive resource.” www.TchoupitoulasFurnishings.com toration it could disappear by 2035, accord- Congress has allocated $24.9 million for Mon–Fri: 10–6 • Sat: 10–5 • Sun: 12–5 ing to a release from the George Washing- the restoration project, which is scheduled ton Memorial Parkway, which manages the to begin in 2017 and take four years to com- Active Duty and Retired US Military Always INDUSTRY marsh. plete. receive an additional 10% off every sale PARTNER “Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is one of — Tim Peterson www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 15 ALEXANDRIA, VA. THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 5, 2015. DRAMA DEPICTS dress at the hospital. Festival award winning filmmaker Joe teachers and their students, including Beatley Library, Free) ➛ Peter Gerety (“Syriana,” “Charlie Cantwell will moderate a Q&A following “The Art of Richard Thompson,” “Offset: “SHRINES” (11:15 a.m., Beatley Li- 1862 ALEXANDRIA. Wilson’s War,” “The Wire,” “Prime Sus- the screening. Seeing Beauty Through a Brain Injury,” brary, Free) “Mercy Street,” a new Civil War-era pect”) as Chief Surgeon Alfred Summers, Festival highlights include a holiday “Landscape of Power: Freedo and Slavery “MANNISH BOY” (11:30 a.m., Beatley drama set in Alexandria but produced a career Army surgeon who has risen to movie showcase on Saturday night at 7 in the Dismal Swamp, “Shrives,” “The Soft Library, Free in and around Richmond will debut on the rank of major by virtue of his age, not p.m. at AMC Hoffman Theatre with a spe- Shell Crab and th Metal Claw” and “Ar- “OFFSET: SEEING BEAUTY PBS Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at 10 p.m. his skill cial advanced screening of the soon-to-be lington Passages.” THROUGH A BRAIN INJURY” (12 “Mercy Street” will follow the final ➛ Jack Falahee (“How to Get Away Christmas hit “Love the Coopers,” star- The festival pays tribute to Sydney- p.m., Beatley Library, Free) season of “Downton Abbey.” With Murder”) as Frank Stringfellow. a ring Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Chanele Dawkins, award-winning feature SHORT FILM SHOWCASE (1 p.m., Based on true stories, “Mercy Street” Confederate spy who is betrothed to Helms, Diane Keaton, Jake Lacy, Anthony filmmaker, film curator, film festival pro- AMC Hoffman Theater #2) “SAFIYAH takes viewers into the lives of Americans Emma. Mackie, Amanda Seyfried, June Squibb, ducer and a theater/film critic and arts FLIES ACROSS THE OCEAN” - on the Civil War home front as they face ➛ Anna Sophia Robb (“The Carrie Dia- Marisa Tomei and Olivia Wilde. writer who died on July 8, 2015, at age 47, “MAIL.MAN” - “THE POEM OF A the challenges of one of the most turbu- ries,” “The Way, Way Back”, “Bridge to The showcase will begin with short after a battle with breast cancer. She MEMORY” - “BIRTHDAY” - “ZERO” - lent times in the nation’s history. Terabithia”) as Alice Green, Emma’s film “Merry Xmas,” starring Dick Van served as an impassioned advocate for the “KEEPSAKE” Set in Virginia in the spring of 1862, younger sister who at first frivolous and Dyke and Valerie Harper. “Merry Xmas” arts as chair of the Alexandria Commis- FILM SHOWCASE (1 p.m., AMC “Mercy Street” follows the lives of two naïve, becomes the most radicalized mem- filmmaker Adam Rackoff will engage au- sion for the Arts in Alexandria. Her Hoffman Theater #3) volunteer nurses on opposite sides of the ber of her family. diences with a Q&A following the successful first film, “Modern Love Is Au- “THREE LADY TAILORS” - “THE conflict; Mary Phinney, (Mary Elizabeth screening. tomatic,” will be shown at 10 a.m. on BONOBO CONNECTION” - “THE Winstead), a staunch New England abo- This year’s festival also presents politi- Saturday, Nov. 7, at AMC Hoffman The- WOMAN NOVELIST IN THE PSYCHI- litionist, and Emma Green, (Hannah ADVISING ON HISTORICAL ACCU- cal documentaries, including a atre. ATRIC HOSPITAL” - “YEMENIETTES” James), a naive young Confederate belle. RACY. — Based on both historical and work-in-progress screening of political A series of short films round out the “THE SONS OF MAPES” (1:30 p.m., The two collide at Mansion House, the composite characters, “Mercy Street” com- talk radio documentary “The Brainwash- festival. Notable shorts include “Zero,” a Beatley Library, Free) Green family’s luxury hotel that has bines real and dramatized places and ing of My Dad” on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 sci-film short by YouTube Your Film Fes- “FROM AUSTRALIA WITH LOV3” (2 been taken over and transformed into a events as backdrops for an array of collid- p.m. at AMC Hoffman Theatre. Film- tival winner David Victori with executive p.m., Beatley Library, Free) Union Army Hospital in Alexandria, a ing storylines. maker Jen Senko and producer Adam producer support from Ridley Scott and “TUNNEL VISION” (12:10 p.m., border town between North and South To ensure historical accuracy, the pro- Rackoff will be available for an audience Michael Fassbender, “The Schoolboy,” “I Beatley Library, Free) and the longest-occupied Confederate ducers engaged a team of advisors headed Q&A following the screening. Am Reva,” “Three Lady Tailors,” “Before “REBIRTH” (2:30 p.m., Beatley Library, city of the war. Ruled under martial law, by historian James McPherson and includ- The festival will host the premiere of We Lose,” “Keepsake,” and “Birthday.” Free) Alexandria is now the melting pot of the ing experts on Civil War medicine, political advertising documentary “I Ap- All films shown at Beatley Central Li- “THE SOFT SHELLED CRAB AND region, filled with soldiers, civilians, fe- military history, African-American his- prove This Message” on Saturday, Nov. 7 brary are free and open to the public. THE METAL CLAW” (2:45 p.m., male volunteers, doctors, wounded tory, women in the Civil War era and as part of a film showcase happening at 4 Tickets for films shown at AMC Hoffman Beatley Library, Free) fighting men from both sides, runaway more. Each script was vetted with the en- p.m. at AMC Hoffman Theatre. Local D.C. 22 Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sun- “CHERRY BLOSSOM” (3 p.m., Beatley slaves, prostitutes, speculators and spies. tire advisory team, many of whom were on filmmaker Jesse Strauss will greet audi- day, Nov. 8 are available for purchase. The Library, Free) The intersection of North and South set during the show’s filming in Richmond ences for a Q&A following the screening. all-access pass to the festival is $45 and is “LANDSCAPE OF POWER: FREEDOM within the confines of a small occupied and Petersburg, Virginia. “Yemeniettes” follows three women available for purchase online until Satur- AND SLAVERY IN THE DISMAL town creates a world that is chaotic, con- Along with McPherson, the advisory from Yemen trying to break the barriers of day, Nov. 7. The all-access pass is $50 at SWAMP” (3:30 p.m., Beatley Library, flicted, corrupt, dynamic and hopeful — team included Dr. Stanley Burns (19th their traditional society as a part of the In- the door. Tickets to individual screenings Free) a cauldron within which these charac- century medical historian, “The Knick”), ternational Film Showcase at 1 p.m. on are $12 online prior to the festival, and FILM SHOWCASE (4 p.m., AMC ters strive, fight, love, laugh, betray, Shauna Devine (“Learning From the Saturday, Nov. 7 at AMC Hoffman The- $15 at the door. For more information, Hoffman Theater #2) “JANEY MAKES A sacrifice and, at times, act like scoun- Wounded, the Civil War and the Rise of atre. visit alexandriafilm.org. PLAY” - “OH CRAPPY DAY” drels. Medical Science”), Jane Schultz (“Women Sixteen international films includes FILM SHOWCASE (4 p.m., AMC at the Front: Hospital Workers in Civil films from Sweden, China, the United Hoffman Theater #3) “THE ART OF RI-  War America”), George Wunderlich, di- Kingdom, Aruba, Australia, Lithuania, FILM SCHEDULE. — The program is CHARD THOMPSON” - “OFF THE ‘MERCY STREET’ CAST. — in leading rector of the National Museum of Civil Lebanon, Venezuela, Yemen, Vietnam and subject to change. Visit alexandrifilm.org, RECORD” - “C.T.R.L” - “I APPROVE roles includes: War Medicine, Audrey Davis, director of India. “Rebirth” filmmaker Alireza www.facebook.com/alexandriafilmfestival THIS MESSAGE” - Premiere ➛ Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“The the Alexandria Black History Museum, Sadreddini from the United Kingdom or find them on Twitter (twitter.com/ ADVANCE SCREENING SHOWCASE Returned,” “The Spectacular Now”) as and Anya Jabour (“Scarlett’s Sisters, plans to attend and perform an audience alexfilmfest). (7 p.m., AMC Hoffman Theater #2) nurse Mary Phinney, a New England Young Women in the Old South”). Q&A at 2:30 p.m. at Beatley Central Li- “MERRY XMAS” - “LOVE THE COO- widow who is a newcomer at Mansion brary on Saturday, Nov. 7. ➛ THURSDAY, NOV. 5 PERS” House Hospital. Films coming from within the greater “MERCY STREET” Alexandria Premiere FILM SHOWCASE (7 p.m., AMC ➛ Josh Radnor (“How I Met Your FOR THE CLASSROOM. — PBS Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in- (private screening) Special guests for the Hoffman Theater #3) “MERRY XMAS” - Mother,” “Liberal Arts,” Broadway’s LearningMedia will offer materials de- clude “Shrines,” “Cherry Blossom,” premiere include: Hannah James, actress; “BRAINWASHING OF MY DAD” “Disgraced”) as Dr. Jedediah Foster, the signed to bring “Mercy Street” into class- “Freak the Language,” “Arlington Pas- Tara Summers, actress; Mary Elizabeth LATE NIGHT SHOWCASE (10 p.m., civilian contract surgeon who grew up in rooms around the nation including a se- sages,” Landscape of power: Freedom and Winstead, actress; David W. Zucker, ex- AMC Hoffman Theater #2) “THE a privileged slave-owning household as ries of student-facing videos that will ex- Slavery in the Dismal Swamp,” and “The ecutive producer; Lisa Wolfinger, SCHOOLBOY” - “THE DROUGHT the son of a wealthy Maryland land- plore ties between current events topics Art of Richard Thompson.” executive producer; Beth Hoppe, chief LAND” - “IN PROGRESS” - “DREAM owner. with roots in Civil War era history, clips Local filmmakers Jesse Strauss of “I programming executive and general man- WRITERS” - “FOREST BORN” ➛ Gary Cole (“Veep,” “The Good from “Mercy Street” and teacher-focused Approve This Message,” Nguyn ình Anh ager, general audience programming, PBS. LATE NIGHT SHOWCASE (10 p.m., Wife,” “Entourage”) as James Green, Sr., classroom support materials, such as back- of “Uncle & Son,” Josh Peterson of “For- AMC Hoffman Theater #3) patriarch of the Green family, struggling ground essays and lesson activities. These est Born,” and Karen Reedy of “Les ➛ FRIDAY, NOV. 6 “LADY IN WHITE” - “RAGE” - “INER- to maintain his family business while resources will enable teachers to connect Falaises” will be present at the festival “JOURNEY TO A MIRACLE: FREEDOM TIA” - “AMERICAN DIRTBAGS” living in an occupied city. content covered in “Mercy Street” with with their films. FROM INSULIN” (10:30 a.m., Beatley Li- ➛ Newcomers Hannah James as curricula topics in Civil War era history, The festival features two LGBTQ films brary, Free) ➛ SUNDAY, NOV. 8 Emma Green, an entitled Southern and connect themes covered in the series this year. “Uncle & Son” will be shown at “I AM REVA” (1:15 p.m., Beatley Library, FILM SHOWCASE (10 a.m., AMC young woman who volunteers as a nurse to issues relevant to students’ lives today. AMC Hoffman Theatre at 1 p.m. as part of Free) Hoffman Theater #2) “BUILDING at Mansion House Hospital, and Brad the International Film Showcase. “The “FREE FLIGHT” (2:30 p.m., Beatley Li- MAGIC” - “SIDESHOW OF THE AB- Koed as James Green, Jr., working David Dance” will be shown Sunday, Nov. brary, Free) SURD” alongside his father on the family busi-  8 at 4 p.m. as a part of a film showcase. “FREAK THE LANGUAGE” (3 p.m., “THE LAST GREAT CIRCUS FLYER” ALEXANDRIA nesses while he wants to be on the front Both filmmakers will be in attendance at Beatley Library, Free) (10 a.m., AMC Hoffman Theater #3) lines for the Confederate cause. FILM FESTIVAL. the festival for Q&As after their screen- “LES FALAISES” (3:30 p.m., Beatley Li- INTERNATIONAL FILM SHOWCASE ➛ Norbert Leo Butz (“Bloodline”) as The Alexandria Film Festival will ings. brary, Free) (1 p.m., AMC Hoffman Theater #2) Dr. Byron Hale, an old-school Army Sur- present 62 featured films for the 9th an- The Alexandria Film Festival’s history “THE DEEP HEART’S CORE” (4 p.m., “UNCLE & SON” - “BEFORE WE geon who does everything by the book. nual festival, to be held Nov. 5-8 at AMC of environmental films continues this year Beatley Library, Free) LOSE” - “SHACKLE” ➛ Tara Summers (“You’re the Worst,” Hoffman 22 Theatre and Beatley Central with “The Bonobo Connection,” with “HERMITS” (4:05 p.m., Beatley Library, “RUN FREE: THE TRUE STORY OF “Rake,” “Boston Legal”) as nurse Anne Library in Alexandria. The festival opens filmmaker Irene Magafan in attendance, Free) CABALLO BLANCO” (1 p.m., AMC Hastings, whose claim to fame is her ex- Thursday, Nov. 5, with the Alexandria “Free Flight” and “From Australia with Hoffman Theater #3) perience working with Florence premiere of “Mercy Street,” PBS’s new civil Lov3.” ➛ SATURDAY, NOV. 7 FILM SHOWCASE (4 p.m., AMC Nightingale in the Crimean War. war drama historically based in Alexan- The first-ever Kid’s Cinema Showcase KID’S CINEMA SHOWCASE (10 a.m., Hoffman Theater #2) “FROM AUSTRA- ➛ McKinley Belcher III (“Show Me A dria. will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 AMC Hoffman Theater #2) “THE IMPOR- LIA WITH LOV3” - “LUCHADORA” - Hero,” “Chicago PD”) as Samuel Diggs, The festival will host a Q&A with at AMC Hoffman Theatre. Animated films TANCE OF LIOS” - “HILL OF THE “FIXED” - “THE DAVID DANCE” a black laborer who works in Mansion “Mercy Street” stars Mary Elizabeth “The Importance of Lios” and “Hill of the HAPERSNOKS” - “ON THE WING” “LOVE THE COOPERS” – Advanced House Hospital and harbors a secret Winstead (Mary Phinney), Hannah James Hapersnoks” lead the screening, followed SYDNEY-CHANELE DAWKINS MEMO- Screening (4 p.m., AMC Hoffman The- knowledge of medicine. (Emma Green), Tara Summers (Anne by a nature feature length “On the Wing” RIAL SCREENING (10 a.m., AMC ater #3) ➛ Shalita Grant (“NCIS: New Or- Hastings), and executive producers David about saving bald eagles. In addition to the Hoffman Theater #3) “MODERN LOVE IS CLOSING RECEPTION & AWARDS leans,” “Bones”) as Aurelia Johnson, a W. Zucker and Lisa Wolfinger. Local Al- Kid’s Cinema Showcase, many films pro- AUTOMATIC” CEREMONY (6 p.m., AMC Hoffman stoical “contraband” working as a laun- exandria producer and Alexandria Film vide an educational opportunity for “ARLINGTON PASSAGES” (10:30 a.m., Theater Mezzanine)

16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Meet the Chef: Evening Star Cafe Menu accesses all flavors in user friendly experience By Shirley Ruhe ored sumac to add more bright acidity, then The Gazette his broccoli couscous, making a green deco- rative edge around the dish. Pieces of lavash mell the nutty aroma of the crackers that are made in the restaurant (a “ brown butter.” Foam quickly bu- complicated process) are added to the top S ubbles up the sides of the sauc- of the salad and finally several crispy kale epan as Keith Cabot, executive chips are arranged on the top. chef at Evening Star Cafe on Mount Vernon, Cabot went to chef’s school in Charlotte. adds the cold liquid to the caramelized hot Then he opened with a few restaurants in butter cooked on high heat. He is making Washington D.C. including Suna on Capi- the brown butter verjus dressing for his tol Hill where he was a sous chef, then Sodo Brassica Salad, a customer favorite. Verjus on 14th Street and a restaurant in is a tart vinegar substitute made from un- Chinatown. He says the major change he ripened wine grapes. But he has seen in 15 years of cooking is that, “we In the says it is important to have the know where our food is coming from. We Kitchen rest of the dressing ready to go have a relationship with food that my par- before the butter is browned so ents didn’t have.” Keith Cabot, executive chef at you can mix them together while the but- Cabot has been executive chef at Evening Evening Star Cafe, measures ter is still hot. He has measured one and a Star Cafe since Aug. 10 and during that time out verjus, adds fresh lemon half cups of verjus and added juice from has changed the whole menu: “I wanted it juice and zested garlic for the half a lemon to brighten up the acidity. Then to be more user friendly so guests can cre- dressing for his Brassica Salad. two cloves of garlic grated with a zester. “I ate their own experience.” The previous like to use this small thermos to pour the version of Evening Star Cafe was Southern- Cabot points out that when dressing because it’s easier in a large themed but Cabot wanted to access all of you add the cold liquid to the kitchen,” he said. the flavor profiles, and he wanted the fo- hot caramelized butter, it Today’s salad features vegetables from the cus to be an exchange between people. The foams bubbles to the top of Brassica family including cauliflower, broc- first courses are all Share Dishes so that the saucepan. coli and kale. Six curly green kale leaves guests can taste a lot of flavors of the sea- from Northern Neck Produce are spread on son. a half sheet pan. Cabot places another pan He walks into the adjoining room past a on top to add pressure. In addition to buy- rack packed with quiche crusts. Part of this ing fresh produce directly from the farm, job, he explains, involves organization and Cabot says the restaurant has a huge gar- thinking ahead to what you will need to- den on the roof with mostly sage and other morrow or in a few days. garnishes at this time of the year. The broc- Cabot opens up the foil on a large, rect- coli and cauliflower florets have been angular black pot to show his own favorite Vegetables are used “root to roasted in the oven with olive oil, salt and dish, the Braised Short Ribs that are cooked stems,” so Cabot shaves off small pepper and garlic at 375 degrees for 15-20 in a water bath at low temperature for 7 1/ broccoli florets to use as garnish. minutes. “I like to take the traditional salad 2 hours. Each is encased in a sealed plastic and do something a little different,” he said. bag that removes all oxygen and keeps in Green and white are mixed together in the moisture and flavor during the cooking (above)“Nice curly kale” from the bowl as the cauliflower and broccoli are process. Northern Neck produce will be coated with dressing. Cabot has shaved tiny When Cabot was growing up, his mother baked with olive oil, salt and green specks off the broccoli floret and will had retired from the Marines and his fa- pepper, until crispy. (right) use what he calls his “green couscous” as a ther from the Navy. They were both work- Finished salad includes broc- garnish. “I also shave thin round slices from ing on Master’s degrees “so food wasn’t a coli and cauliflower with the broccoli stalk to mix into the salad. Like focus.” But he remembers holidays were a brown butter verjus dressing, with animals, the same with vegetables. We big thing where his godmother would cook sprinkled with sumac and use it all from root to stem,” he said. a huge feast: “The story goes that I walked homemade lavash crackers The Brassica mixture is placed in a large in one holiday and said, Mom, this is what with crispy kale as the final serving bowl. Cabot sprinkles copper-col- a real kitchen smells like.” touch. Calendar of Art Sarah Greenough will jury the Visit www.stelmoscoffeepub.com. Email announcements to gazette@ the wild. Free. Visit Cameron St. Artists 55 and older can “PHOTO ‘15” exhibit. Thirty-one fine “George Washington’s connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, www.potomacfiberartsgallery.com. contribute their artwork for the art photographers will display their Thanksgiving Proclamation.” time, location, description and contact for Mount Vernon in 3-D: Then & exhibition. Visit work. Admission to the gallery is free. Through Jan. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Visit George Washington’s Mount event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Now. Through Nov. 20 during www.seniorservicesalex.org or by www.multipleexposuresgallery.com Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is regular operating hours at George calling Mary Lee Anderson at 703- Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 836-4414, extension 111. for more. Memorial Highway. This exhibit will Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Green Spring Gardens Art Show. detail the history of Thanksgiving at fore event. Mount Vernon Highway. Visitors will Torpedo Factory’s Post-Graduate have the chance to travel back in Studio. Through Nov. 29, during Through Dec. 27, gallery hours at Mount Vernon. On October 3, 1789, time, and in 3-D, to see how the gallery hours at the Torpedo Factory Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Washington issued his Thanksgiving ONGOING estate appeared more than 100 years Art Center, 105 N. Union St. To wrap Spring Road. Artist Carol Higgs works proclamation, designating for “the in batik, oil, watercolor, and collage. People of the United States a day of “Painting the Line, Drawing the ago through a special photography up the inaugural year of the Torpedo exhibition. The exhibition is included Factory Art Center’s post-graduate in- Painter Joan Wolfe works with acrylic public thanks-giving.” Admission to Paint.” Through Nov. 8 at Rachel in the regular admission fee of $17 house residency program, the Target and Erik and Caroline Hottenstein use the exhibit is included in Mount M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts for adults, $16 for seniors, $9 for Gallery will feature the work of the watercolors. Free. Call 703-642-5173 Vernon ticket prices. Tickets are $17 Center, 4915 E. Campus Drive. This youth and free for children younger four participating artists in a group for more. for adults, $9 for children, and free show that will include works by Ann than 5. To view the historic exhibition. Free. Visit “Not-So-Modern” Jazz Quartet for children ages 5 and younger. Schlesinger, daughter of Jim and stereoview images as well as the www.torpedofactory.org for more. Performance. Thursdays through Visit www.mountvernon.org/ Rachel Schlesinger. Free. Visit modern 3-D anaglyphs, visit PHOTO ‘15 .Through Nov. 29, gallery Dec. 31, 7:30-10 p.m. at St. Elmo’s thanksgiving. www.nvcc.edu for more. www.mountvernon.org/3D. hours at Multiple Exposures Gallery, Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Ave. “Safari.” Through Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-5 Young at Art Juried Art Show. 155 N. Union St. Senior Curator and Not So Modern Jazz Music plays music p.m. at The Potomac Fiber Arts THROUGH DEC 13 Through Nov. 20, Monday-Friday, 5- Head of the Department of from the glory days of traditional jazz, Gallery, 105 N. Union St. Resident 10 p.m. at Durant Arts Center, 1605 Photographs at The National Gallery including tunes from traditional Mike McConnell: “Flip Side.” fiber artists display work inspired by Dixieland and the Swing era. Free. During gallery hours at The www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 17 Elsie’sElsie’s MagicMagic SkilletSkillet Entertainment RESTAURANT TRADITIONAL AMERICAN Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Mike www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. resources for African American McConnell was a commercial Art on Tap. 7-10 p.m at The Art genealogy prior to the end of the COOKING & HOSPITALITY illustrator who recently dedicated League Gallery, 105 N. Union St. Civil War. Her lecture will focus on himself to fine art. Free. Visit Craft beers from local breweries have the Library of Virginia’s collections, Now as then— www.nvfaa.org for more. been paired with a work of art from including cohabitation registers, free “Very friendly place. I always see an Art League instructor. Local Negro registers and lists, wills, deed, somebody I know.” – MV Gazette 7/3/09 restaurants have chosen a brew/ and tax records as well as elected THROUGH NOV. 8 artwork coupling to serve as their federal records that can be accessed “Mary Poppins.” Various times as muse to create a complementary through its databases. Free. Visit Join us for our Holiday Specials! Bryant Alternative High School, 2709 appetizer. Tickets are $35, $45 after www.alexandriava.gov for more. Popkins Lane. Mount Vernon Oct. 3. Visit www.theartleague.org. Fort Ward Museum Veteran’s Day Wine, Beer and Mixed Drinks Available Community Children’s Theatre The Recessionists. 8 p.m. at The Tours. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Fort Open 7 Days a Week presents “Mary Poppins.” Tickets are Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. An improv Ward, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Two 10% Off Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served All Day $12. Visit www.mvcct.org for more. group accepts suggestions from the 90-minute tours will be conducted by One coupon per Mon.–Sat. 6 a.m.–9 p.m.• Sun 6 a.m.–2 p.m. crowd for scenes and games. Tickets Fort Ward staff member Kevin individual are $15. Visit www.nvfaa.org. Moriarty, who will portray a Union 8166 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22309 THURSDAY/NOV. 5 army veteran reminiscing about his Expires 11/30/15 Free Wi-Fi • 703-360-0220 An Evening on John Singer military service at Fort Ward during Sargent. 7 p.m. at the Torpedo FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 6-8 the Civil War. Participants will learn Factory, 105 N. Union St. Richard Alexandria Film Festival. AMC about Civil War veterans Ormond, former Director of London’s Hoffman Center 22, 206 Swamp Fox organizations, the history of Fort National Maritime Museum and Road and Beatley Central Library, Ward, army life in the Civil War former Deputy Director of London’s 5005 Duke St. The Alexandria Film Defenses of Washington, and the National Portrait Gallery, is also one Festival brings together short and design and construction of Civil War Visit These Houses of Worship of the leading authorities on his great feature length films of all genres forts. Highlights include the uncle and artist John Singer Sargent. from emerging and established, local reconstructed Officers’ Hut and Good Shepherd Ormond will share anecdotes about and international filmmakers. Last ceremonial entrance gate, and the and insights into the world of this year, the festival brought more than fort’s fully restored Northwest Catholic Church portrait painter of the late 1800s. 60 films and 50 filmmakers to bastion. Free. Call 703-746-4848. Mass Schedule Free. Visit www.theartleague.org for Alexandria from as far as Sri Lanka Fort Hunt Preschool Fall Festival. more. and Uruguay. All ticketed events will 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Hunt Monday Weekday & 6:30 pm Mass (Español) Saturday Mornings: Damon Fowler and Delbert be held at the AMC Hoffman Theater Preschool, 1909 Windmill Lane. Find Saturday Evening 9:00 am Mass, preceded by McClinton. 7:30 p.m. at The 22, with Beatley Central Library pony rides, inflatables, games, food 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Rosary (on First Friday, Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. offering free programs to the public. and more. Free. Visit 6:30 pm Vigil Mass (en Español) Mass followed by Eucharistic Guitarist Damon Fowler opens for Visit www.alexandriafilm.org for www.forhuntpreschool.com. Sunday Adoration) 7:30 am; 9:00 am (with Sign Thursday & First The Delbert McClinton Band. Tickets more. Docent-Led Tour. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Language Interpreter & Friday of the Month: are $45. Visit www.birchmere.com. “Songs for a New World.” 8 p.m. on Friendship Firehouse, 107 S. Alfred Children’s Liturgy of the Word); 7:30 pm Mass (Español) “The 39 Steps.” 7:30 p.m. at St. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on St. Take an in-depth tour of 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon; 2:00 pm preceded by 7:00 pm Stephen’s & St. Agnes School– Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday at Friendship Firehouse led by a trained (en Español); 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Chapel/Performing Arts Center, 1000 Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 docent. Tickets are $5 for adults, and 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 St. Stephen’s Road. St. Stephen’s & St Workhouse Way, Lorton. $4 for children 10-17. The tour is Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org Agnes School will present a comedic Metropolitan Youth Theatre students recommended for children 10 and Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves version of “The 39 Steps,” adapted of the Metropolitan School of the over. Visit from the 1915 novel by John Buchan Arts (MSA) of Alexandria and Lorton, www.friendshipfirehouse.net. To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 and the 1935 film thriller by Alfred Va. will present its student-directed “A Behind the Scenes of Mosby’s Hitchcock. Tickets are $5. Visit and produced performance of Jason Rangers.” 1-3 p.m. at Ivy Hill www.sssas.org/arts. Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New Cemetery, 2823 King St. Eric The United States Air Force Band- World.” Tickets are $20. Visit Buckland, a retired Army Special Chamber Players Series. 7:30 www.metropolitanarts.org for more. Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Vice p.m. at The Lyceum–Alexandria’s President of the Stuart-Mosby History Museum, 201 S. Washington Historical Society, member of the St. An evening of “Music for FRIDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 6-7 Mosby Heritage Area Association, Percussion.” Free. Visit Playfest 2015. 7 p.m. at Convergence, and author of five books about some www.usafband.af.mil. 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Morning of the men who rode with Mosby’s Bishop Theatre Playhouse presents Rangers will tell tales of the Rangers’ Playfest 2015. The event is titled “All history, tactics, operations and lives THURSDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 5-7 Voices Matter.” Tickets are $10 and during the Civil War era. $5 Duncan Library Book Sale. 10 a.m.- $12. Call 703-998-6260. suggested donation. Call 301-395- 6:45 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m.-5:45 9541 or 703-549-7413 for more. p.m. on Friday; and 10 a.m.-2:45 Pohick Church Tours. 1-3 p.m. at p.m. on Saturday at Duncan Library, NOV. 6-26 The Historic Pohick Church, 9301 2501 Commonwealth Ave. “Under $100: Affordable Richmond Highway. The Historic Thousands of donated books, DVDs Masterpieces.” During gallery Pohick Church Docent Guild will give and CDs will be on sale. Free to hours at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, guided tours of the historic colonial attend. Visit 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Del Ray church. Free. Visit www.pohick.org. www.friendsofduncanlibrary.org. Artisans showcases artwork for $100 SCAN’s 14th Annual Toast to or less. Patrons can own and take Hope. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the home art when purchased. Free Unitarian Universalist Church of FRIDAY/NOV. 6 admission. Visit Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. ACPS 2020: Every Student www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. “Toast for Hope” is an opportunity to Succeeds. 5:30-8 p.m. at Jefferson support Stop Child Abuse Now Houston School, 1501 Cameron St. (SCAN). Tickets start at $75. Visit In honor of the launch of “Every SATURDAY/NOV. 7 www.scanva.org. Student Succeeds,” Alexandria City “Beyond the Battlefield.” 10 a.m. at Kitty Donohoe and Kristin Public Schools is inviting the the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Rebecca. 7 p.m. at Focus community to a celebration featuring The Lee-Fendall House will offer Alexandria/Church of St. Clement, circus performances, live music, food “Beyond the Battlefield,” a guided 1701 N. Quaker Lane. Ann Arbor- and more. Free. Call 703-619-8003. walking tour of Civil War sites in based songwriter and Michigan Sadie Hawkins Dance. 6-8:30 p.m. Historic Old Town. Participants will Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe is at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 see locations and stories associated joined by Maryland based songwriter Cameron St. Peter Kasper, featured with soldiers, citizens, and the Kristin Rebecca. Tickets are $15 in caller and The Boomerangs Square enslaved, including the occupation of advance and $18 at the door. Visit Dance Teaching Council set the stage Alexandria and emancipation. Stops www.focumusic.org for more. for this hillbilly country dance. on the tour will include locations to Guests are invited to square dance be featured in the upcoming PBS and wear denim, paisley, red drama, “Mercy Street,” which airs in SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 7-8 handkerchiefs, straw, and close-toe January 2016. Advance tickets are “Whimsy & Wonderment.” 8 p.m. shoes. Tickets are $5 for residents $15, or $20 on the day of the on Saturday at Rachel M. Schlesinger and $10 for non-residents in program. Visit Concert Hall, 4915 E. Campus Drive; advance; $10 for residents and $15 www.leefendallhouse.org for more. 3 p.m. on Sunday at George for nonresidents at the door. Register Library of Virginia: “African Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 at www.alexandriava.gov/webtrac American Resources.” 10 a.m.-12 Callahan Drive. The Alexandria with Activity Code 255202.01. p.m. at Lloyd House, 220 N. Symphony Orchestra presents the “Under $100: Affordable Washington St. The names of music of Danny Elfman and classical Masterpieces” Opening millions of African Americans, slave music that shaped Elfman’s style. Reception. 7-9 p.m. at Del Ray and free, who lived, worked, Tickets are $20-80 for adults, $10 for Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon worshiped, loved, and died in students and $5 for youth. Visit Ave. Celebrate the opening of an Virginia, are buried deep in the www.alexsym.org for more. exhibit showcasing artwork for $100 archival records and manuscript or less. Patrons can own and take collections housed at the Library of home art when purchased. Free Virginia. Reference archivist Cara SUNDAY/NOV. 8 Exp. 11/30/15 admission. Visit Griggs will discuss methods and Ruffled Wreath Workshop. 10 a.m.- 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 5-11, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

12 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Tickets are $39.50. Visit the USO to help military families. Sass Brown and “USA-1000” cover Green Spring Road. Create a www.birchmere.com for more. MOMS Club of Alexandria South designer and sculptor Lisa Schumaier FRIDAY/NOV. 13 Christmas wreath with felt ruffled serves at-home parents as well as have teamed up for a book launch NOVA Orchestra Concert. 8-10 p.m. rosettes. Adults only. Tickets are $22. parents who work part-time or have party in Studio #16. The event at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall Call 703-642-5173 for more. MONDAY/NOV. 9 home-based businesses and who includes a brief reading, book & Arts Center, 4915 E. Campus Drive. Book Signing Event. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Champagne, Clothes, & Cupcakes. reside in zip codes 22303, 22306 and signing, open art studios, and Program highlights will include at Capital Teas, National Harbor, 145 6-7:30 p.m. at Sara Campbell, 320 22307. Free. Email refreshments. Free. Visit “Afro-American” Symphony No. 1 by Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, Md. Chrys Prince St. The Alexandria Chamber [email protected]. www.torpedofactory.org. William Grant Still, The Testament of Brobbey, a resident of Alexandria, Professional Women’s Network “I am Bound for Freedom’s Second Thursday Live: Russkie Freedom by Randall Thompson and will sign copies of “Dreams & presents an evening of champagne, Light.” 11 a.m. at The Alexandria Musikante. 7 p.m. at The The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Dreads.” Kara Carter will sign copies cupcakes, and style tips. Admission is Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Russkie Julia Ward Howe. Tickets are $20. of “Abby’s Quilt.” Free. Visit $35 for members, $45 for St. Historian CR Gibbs presents “I am Musikante is an ensemble of the Call 703-569-0973. www.tatepublishing.com for more. nonmembers. Visit Bound for Freedom’s Light: The Story Washington Balalaika Society. They The Navy Concert Band. 2 p.m. at www.alexchamber.com. of the U.S. Colored Troops in the perform on authentic Russian folk The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. The Dance Class: The Art of Ballroom Civil War.” Free. Call 703-746-4356. instruments. Tickets are $15. Visit FRIDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 13-14 Navy Concert Band will perform at Dance. 7-7:45 p.m. class and 7:45- Toys for Tots Fundraiser. 4-7 p.m. www.nvfaa.org for more. “The 39 Steps.” 7:30 p.m. at St. part of the “Music in the Gallery 8:30 p.m. dancing at The at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, 713 The United States Air Force Band- Stephen’s & St. Agnes School– Series.” Hear traditional and modern Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Ballroom King St. The public is invited for live Chamber Players Series. 7:30 Chapel/Performing Arts Center, 1000 music for woodwinds and brass. Free. dance professional Gary Stephans music, raffles, and door prizes. p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. St. Stephen’s Road. St. Stephen’s & St Visit www.nvfaa.org for more. teaches the Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Attendees are asked to bring a new, Washington St. Members of the Agnes School will present a comedic President Madison’s Salon with Swing, Salsa, Meringue, Rumba, Cha- unwrapped toy or a donation. Airmen of Note, led by Technical Sgt. version of “The 39 Steps,” adapted Chief Justice John Marshall. 3- Cha, and Samba. Tickets are $15. Contact Gabi Crousilac at Grant Langford perform “Music for from the 1915 novel by John Buchan 4:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Contact [email protected]. [email protected] or 504- Jazz Combo.” Free. Visit and the 1935 film thriller by Alfred Museum, 134 N. Royal St. The date is 236-4485. www.usafband.af.mil. Hitchcock. Tickets are $5. Visit Nov. 8, 1815. Chief Justice John “Candlelight and Silence.” 7-9:30 www.sssas.org/arts. Marshall will be joining President TUESDAY/NOV. 10 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, James Madison for a discussion of Armchair Travels with Conne. 10 8531 Riverside Road. St. Aidan’s THURSDAY-FRIDAY/NOV. 12-13 the organization and operation of the a.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, Episcopal Church invites the public to Colin Hay. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere SATURDAY/NOV. 14 Supreme Court and how, in 1815, it 1500 Shenandoah Road. “World to light a candle, walk the labyrinth, Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Straight from the HeART Craft has changed since its initial Traveler” Conne Rubenstein takes or simply spend time in silence. Free. Former Men at Work band member Fair. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Christian formation with the Judiciary Act of guests on a virtual tour of Sardinia Call 703-360-4220 for more. Colin Hay will celebrate his new Church, 2723 King St. The Craft Fair 1789. Reservations are recommended and Sicily. She will also share two album “Next Year People” with a stop will feature local artists and craft and tickets are $15 per person and short videos of the “Baltimore on his tour. Tickets are $39.50. Visit makers, and accompany a pancake $10 for high school/college students. Sailabration” and “Chihuly Glass at THURSDAY/NOV. 12 www.birchmere.com. breakfast. Donations accepted, but Visit www.shop.alexandriava.gov or the Richmond Museum.” Free. Call Volunteer Awards Celebration. 6 free to attend. Visit call 703-746-4242 for more. 703-765-4573. p.m at U.S. Patent and Trademark www.fccalexandria.com for more. Capitol Steps Benefit. 5 p.m. at U.S. Office, 600 Dulany St. The 21st THURSDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 12-15 Vendor Village Holiday Shopping PTO Madison Auditorium, 600 annual Volunteers are the Heart of Fall Book Sale. 4-8:30 p.m. members Extravaganza. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dulaney St. The Capitol Steps Benefit WEDNESDAY/NOV. 11 Alexandria celebration will honor preview on Thursday; 10 a.m.-5:30 Edison High School, 5801 Franconia is a performance featuring satire Fall Craft for Kids. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 Gene Steuerle, for The Marian Van p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Road. The event will feature more based on headlines. Tickets are $80. p.m. at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Landingham Lifetime Achievement Saturday; 1-4:30 p.m. on Sunday at than 40 direct sales vendors to Visit www.ucmagency.org for more. Church, 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane. Award; and Isabella Lovain, for The Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke include Avon, Scentsy, Tastefully Pianist George Winston. 7:30 p.m. Children and parents will create a fall Youth Volunteer Service Award. St. All books are $3 or less, unless Simple, Tupperware, Thirty-One, at The Birchmere, 3701 Mount craft together at the MOMS Club of Tickets are $20. Visit specially marked. Books will be Dogs in Style, and Mary Kay. Free. Vernon Ave. This concert by solo Alexandria South monthly meeting. www.volunteeralexandria.org discounted further on Sunday. Call Visit pianist George Winston will be All ages of children are welcome at Sass Brown Book Launch Party. 6- 703-746-1702 for more. www.alexandriajayceesfoundation.org. accompanied by a food drive the meeting. To honor Veterans Day, 9 p.m. at Torpedo Factory Art Center, benefitting Carpenter’s Shelter. household items will be collected for 105 N. Union St. “USA-1000” author

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y now, it’s no secret: Alexandrians love a good Sunday brunch. Whether Bit’s eggs Benedict, French toast, a hearty sandwich, or a good mimosa, a quick look around proves beyond a shadow of a (above) The doubt that brunch is a popular activity open-faced citywide. Here are three spots to add to your fried-egg more along the breakfast lines, you can’t list of tried-and-trues. sandwich, and go wrong with huevos rancheros or eggs (left) the Idaho. Paired with one of Chadwicks’ popu- Shooter McGee’s, 5239 Duke St. breakfast lar mimosas, it’s a meal fit for a Sunday Shooter McGee’s opens at 10 a.m. on Sun- burrito at morning. days for brunch, and by 10:15 the parking Shooter lot in front of the restaurant is McGee’s Sun- Taqueria el Poblano, 2400 Mount filling up nicely. day brunch. Vernon Ave. Appetite This is, of course, A Del Ray mainstay for years, Taqueria an excellent har- el Poblano offers one of the best brunches binger of things to in town hands-down. Its Sunday brunch is come. At that early hour, the out on Chadwicks. If you come always a festive affair offering something bar area is gaining popularity much later than opening time for everyone — and if you can eat outside with football fans staking a (which on the weekends is 10 on a mild day, so much the better. claim to the afternoon games, a.m.), you’ll likely encounter a Order a tequila sunrise — or, fine, a and the dining room is well-at- bit of a wait. But the food and margarita — while you peruse the menu, tended with diners wanting to ambience are worth it. and be sure not to miss the Specials board break their fast. This is another spot where the in the entryway. It often boasts some of The restaurant is a sibling to bar is hopping shortly after the the best options each week. If you see the Ramparts and TJ Stone’s, but doors open, with a mix of foot- words “Huevos Divorciados,” order it with- it has a personality all its own. ball fans and folks eager to get out delay. This dish, whose name translates The ambience is cozy and laid- started on brunch eschewing a to “divorced eggs,” is akin to huevos ran- back; the service is friendly and dining-room table in exchange cheros, but in this version the fried eggs cheerful; and the food is a de- for faster food. And that food are separated from one another by rice and light. For a hearty entrée, give lineup is certainly diverse: Din- beans and given different toppings — a red the breakfast burrito a try: A ers who prefer the lunch side of sauce for one, a green sauce for the other. tortilla filled with scrambled The parking lot fills up quickly at Shooter McGee’s on brunch will be perfectly at ease Another entrée that’s sure to become a eggs, cheese, onion, ham, and Sunday mornings, a sign of good things to come. with Chadwicks’ weekend menu. favorite is the Poblano’s omelet, an omelet Andouille sausage, it’s sure to Burgers (beef, turkey, or veggie), boasting Mexican cheese and topped with give you the strength you need to carry you the bloody Mary bar, stocked with hot salads, sandwiches, and even a poblano chili sauce and pico de gallo. through till dinner. You also can’t go wrong sauces and pickled vegetables galore. Add pastas are in ample supply, quite at home For the ultimate in decadence, finish the with the fried egg sandwich, an open-faced some Old Bay and you’re in for a treat. alongside the brunch favorites. meal with some Mexican rice pudding. number on an English muffin that’s much If you’re looking for lunch, consider one Hope Nelson owns and operates the Kitchen heartier than it seems on the menu. Chadwicks, 203 Strand St. of Chadwicks’ crab cake sandwiches or the Recessionista blog, www.kitchenrecessionista.com. To wet your whistle, look no further than I’m sorry to disappoint, but the secret’s restaurant’s bangers and mash. For a meal Email her at [email protected].

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We offer full time, year-round employment, competitive pay, health and dental insurance, life insurance, paid Daiimon Cleveland and the West Potomac football The Mount Vernon football team is looking for its leave, 401(k) and profit sharing. team will host Mount Vernon on Friday. first Conference 7 victory of the season. Email resume to [email protected]. WP Football Falls to South County No phone calls please. Administrative Assistant he West Potomac football team will ter losing to South County 53-20 last week. Mount Vernon is 2-7, winless in the con- Administrative Assistant for busy Thost rival Mount Vernon at 7 p.m. The Wolverines are No. 8 in the latest VHSL ference and ranked outside of the region’s headquarters of national trade on Friday, Nov. 6. For the Wolver- 6A North region power rankings. The top top 20. The Majors were outscored by their association in Old Town Alexandria. ines, Friday’s game is about trying to se- 16 teams make the playoffs, and the top last three opponents, South County, Must have experience processing cure a home game in the first round of the eight host in the first round. Woodson and Lake Braddock, 167-6. accounts payable and receivable, a top 6A North region playoffs. For the Majors, West Potomac’s three losses have come West Potomac and Mount Vernon last responsibility of the position. Position it’s about pride. against teams currently ranked No. 1 (South played in 2012. The Wolverines have won also administers bank deposits and keeps accounting files organized and up West Potomac enters the game with a 6-3 County), 2 (Lake Braddock) and 10 (West six straight against the Majors. Mount to date. In addition, the position record, including 3-3 in Conference 7, af- Springfield) in the region. Vernon last beat West Potomac in 2006. requires providing administrative support on a wide variety of association Bulletin Board programs and activities including those in membership recruitment and Email announcements to gazette@ Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce is Grist Mill Park Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. retention, product sales and member connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, time, loca- seeking volunteers to help clean Jeff Todd Way. 10 a.m. at 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial tion, description and contact for event: phone, email Call 703-360-6925 for more. Highway. Grist Mill’s athletic field #5 was services. Position also receives and posts and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome. Dead- renamed in 2012 to honor Lt. Col. Smith mail, answers phones at the front desk, (Retired), who while working as a civilian greets visitors and vendors and line is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before MONDAY/NOV. 9 event. employee of the Army was killed when American monitors access to the building. “Little Known Secrets of Paying for Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon on 9/11. Additional administrative tasks are College.” 6:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon High The new synthetic field was a gift from his wife, required as necessary. Will consider CITRUS SALE School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road. This Ann. Call 703-324-8662. part-time. Send resume and salary Deadline for Orders. The Mount Vernon workshop will teach parents about financial aid strategies, sources for scholarships, and more. requirements to Chief Operating Officer, Evening Lions Club will be taking orders for THURSDAY/NOV. 12 oranges and grapefruit. Order deadline is Free. Visit www.thecollegefundingcoach.org for Society of American Florists, 1601 Duke Friday, Dec. 11; delivery on Dec. 19. Call Andrea more. Chamber of Commerce November Business Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Corsillo 703-960-4973. Breakfast. 8-9:30 a.m. at Belle Haven Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road. Springfield Town TUESDAY/NOV. 10 Center marketing director Kimberly Baldy will THURSDAY/NOV. 5 Chamber of Commerce Membership Open give an overview of holiday events and “Public Relations & Public Speaking.” 8:30- House. 8-9 p.m. at The Mount Vernon-Lee programs. Admission is $25. Visit 10 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 6055 Richmond Chamber of Commerce Office, 6821 Richmond www.mtvernon-leechamber.org. Educational Highway. During this session of the 2015 Highway. Local businesses are invited to learn more about the benefits of chamber Business Roundtable Speaker Series, guests will SATURDAY/NOV. 14 hear from marketing expert, Cherie Lejeune, and membership. Visit www.mtvernon- communications specialist, Ann Timmons. These leechamber.org for more. Goodwill Grand Opening. At 6220 Richmond Internships expert speakers will teach you best practices, Highway. As part of Goodwill of Greater Washington’s regional expansion, the nonprofit share resources, and answer your business WEDNESDAY/NOV. 11 Unusual opportunity to questions. Free, but registration is required. Visit social enterprise will be opening up its 16th www.sfdc.org for more. School Open House. 9-11 a.m. at Burgundy retail store and donation center. Visit learn many aspects of the Farm Country Day School, 3700 Burgundy Road. www.dcgoodwill.org. School serves pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. Office Hours. Fairfax County School Board newspaper business. SATURDAY/NOV. 7 Childcare available. Call 703-329-6968 to RSVP Member Dan Storck will host Saturday office Clean Jeff Todd Way. 9 a.m. departure from Roy or schedule a personal tour. Visit hours. Members of the community are invited to Internships available in Rogers Restaurant, 8860 Richmond Highway. www.burgundyfarm.org for more. stop by to ask questions or to discuss concerns, no appointment necessary. Contact Dan Storck reporting, photography, at [email protected] or his assistant Mary School Notes Ellen Hook at [email protected] research, graphics. ❖ 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Email announcements to schools in Virginia, at the Virginia Music Educators Richmond Highway, Lorton, in the Conference Opportunities for students, [email protected]. Deadline is Association convention in Norfolk on Nov. 21. Room. Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. ❖ 12:30-2:20 p.m. at the Sherwood Regional and for adults considering The Clemson University (Clemson, S.C.) Young Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, change of career. Unpaid. Betelehem Sebhatu has graduated from Dav- Alumni Council has recognized Captain Joseph in Conference Room 3. enport University (Grand Rapids, Mich.). Branch III as one of the 2015 “Roaring 10,” a E-mail internship@connec recognition for young alumni who have made an MONDAY/NOV. 16 Ryan Land has been named to the provost’s list impact in business, leadership, community, educa- Medicare Open Enrollment Scams Program. tionnewspapers.com at Troy University (Troy, Ala.) for Term 1 of the tional and/or philanthropic endeavors. 1 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 2015-2016 academic year. Shenandoah Road. Virginia Senior Medicare Matthew McLaughlin, the son of Daniel J. Program will present a program to alert the Kevin Mann of West Potomac High School has McLaughlin and Debra A. Sandler, is serving as a public to current Medicare scams related to been named to the 2015 Virginia Honors Choir. residence coordinator for the 2015-16 academic genetic testing and Open Enrollment. Free. 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