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Page 12 Grace Rogers, a senior at James Madison High School, is president of the school’s Amnesty Interna- tional Club and has written about abusive relationships in Madison’s paper, The Hawk Talk. She was among the students from around Fairfax County recognized for promoting peace.

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Katarina Jones, a senior at Oakton High Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection School and captain of the gymnastics team, Suzanne Butterfield, a senior at George C. has planned community dentistry outreach Marshall High School, helped carry out a that will include going to schools and Photos contributed campaign for kindness with posters aimed homeless shelters to spread information Ben Press, student representative to the Fairfax at raising awareness about bullying, about brushing, flossing, fluoride and County School Board, with the board member Pat depression and possible suicidal behavior. obtaining free or reduced-price dental care. Hynes (Hunter Mill), at the School Board Leadership Program in June 2014.

SPONSORS Agents of Change The sponsors of the 2014-2015 Student Peace Awards: Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church Vienna Teen Elected Alexandria Friends Meeting Alexandria South Rotary Club Students from around Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans of Virginia to School Board Cornerstones Fairfax County recognized First Church of Christ, Scientist, Fairfax Herndon Friends Meeting George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Madison HS student focuses for promoting peace. Resolution Langley Hill Friends Meeting on students’ mental health By Tim Peterson Northern Virginia Mennonite Church Reston Rotary Club The Connection St John Neumann Catholic Church and workload. Stewart R Mott Foundation, Washington, D.C. fter a friend of South County High School Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church By Abigail Constantino senior Sakira Coleman was sexually as- The Connection Asaulted while running on a local public Andreas’ book “‘Sweet Fruits from a Bitter Tree.” path, Coleman decided to take action and Along with a monetary award, each student also en Press, a junior at started the “Fight for Your Right to Run at Night” chose a charitable organization to which $100 would B James Madison High program. be donated in their name. School in Vienna, was “I don’t like feeling helpless,” Coleman said. “This Guest speaker Vickie Shoap, restorative justice spe- elected as student representa- is about raising awareness.” cialist for Fairfax County Public Schools, addressed tive to the Fairfax County The senior has also served as president of the school the audience once the students were recognized. School Board on Feb. 12. He service club “Stallions Lend a Hand” and volunteered “When I looked at what these students have done,” will take over from Harris at Greenspring Retirement Community, a workload said Shoap, “I was humbled and lifted. There is hope LaTeef from Langley High Ben Press is the 45th stu- that in addition to actual schoolwork requires “no for the future.” School on July 1. dent representative to the sleep ever” to maintain. Shoap referenced the nonviolence and civil disobe- Press said that he wants to Fairfax County School Coleman and 22 other peace-promoting students dience that characterized the work of the Rev. Dr. bring the issues of mental Board. He starts on July 1. and student organizations were recognized March Martin Luther King, Jr, commenting that “We’re all wellness and workload to the 15 at the Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, fighting for human rights. board. “We really have to hold school board is a “great held at Mountain View Alternative High School in “We’re change agents,” she continued. “It’s hard [ourselves] accountable for the opportunity…to further de- Centreville. From anti-bullying event organizers to to talk about things that are difficult in their com- work we assign students,” he velop his abilities as a servant student association presidents and volunteers in the munities.” But, Shoap said, “You’re connected to a said. leader.” community, the student leaders were chosen for ex- growing global community of peacemakers.” Press’ focus stemmed from his Press said that it would be hibiting high moral and civic values. Though mostly upperclassmen were recognized work with Fairfax County Pub- interesting to make the balance “The number of ways to peace is limited only by with peace awards, Seungmin Lee of Rocky Run lic School’s School Health Ad- between his duties to the school the human imagination,” said Dr. Margaret Fisher Middle School represented the next wave of peace- visory Committee and the Stu- board, which may involve many with the Peace Awards coalition as she opened the makers. His artwork was featured on the back of the dent Advisory Council, where meetings, and his school work. program. “Seemingly endless suffering in the world event’s program and won first place in the Fairfax he worked on a wellness policy But even with his new role, can give way when we join our strengths together.” Lions Club 2014 Peace Poster Contest. for students and staff. “School work should always be The peace awards started in 2006 with one high Lee used colored pencils to depict a red, white and He was always interested in number one,” he said. school and faith-based sponsorship. The event has blue dove flying over a globe and a peace sign, with being a leader. He has been ac- The student representative grown such that now each public high school and hands of various skin tones reaching towards it. tive in scouting leadership with position is a non-voting, one- three private schools in Fairfax County may select “It’s about people sharing, understanding each his Life Scout Troop 976 in year term. Press will be the 45th students for the awards and there are 14 faith-based other, that peace is beautiful,” said Lee. Vienna and is working towards student representative to the and secular sponsors. Sakira Coleman commented that although the stu- becoming an Eagle Scout. Press 12-member school board, serv- This year schools were also able to select organi- dents receiving awards have done a lot for promot- was also a mentor at ing over 187,000 students in zations to honor, including: the Anti-Bullying Com- ing peace and reducing violence, “There’s always Cunningham Park Elementary Fairfax County. mittee of Cedar Lane School in Vienna, the Dare to more to do. It’s nice to see we’ve already started.” School and has been the stu- “I’m honored and humbled by Care anti-bullying group of Hayfield Secondary Award winners not present included Nimra Bilal, dent representative to the the trust put in me, and I hope School in Alexandria and The Peer Mediation Pro- a senior at Mount Vernon High School; Hanna Fairfax County Council of PTA. to bring attention to issues stu- gram of J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church. Shiferaw, a senior at Quander Road School in Alex- His father, Dan, said in an email dents feel are important,” said As students were called to the stage in the Moun- andria; and Reem Mohamed, a senior at the Thomas that his appointment to the Press. tain View auditorium, they received a copy of Mark Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2015 ❖ 3 News Leadership Fairfax Hosts Supervisors Breakfast Memorable Achievements State of the County of 2014 Address, supervisors’ Sharon Bulova’s bullet points for memorable events and achievements for the county in 2014 included: questions and an ❖ The opening of the Silver Line Metrorail service from Wiehle-Reston East Station in Reston award ceremony top through Tysons and into the District, noting that the Wiehle Station is one of the busiest stations in the entire system. the agenda. ❖ The implementation of the Express Lanes on I-95 By Andrea Worker ❖ The major revitalization of Springfield Town Center The Connection ❖ Bicycle Master Plan – citing the addition of a heavily used Bike Room at the Wiehle Station. he agenda and the speakers have ❖ Additions and improvements to Fairfax County Parks and Recreation Facilities, with local to be of significant interest to get trails that connect to national trails traversing the Tsome 300 people to brave local entire eastern seaboard from New England to Key traffic and attend a meeting that Honoring the winner of the 2015 Katherine K. Hanley Public Service West. started at 7:30 a.m. Leadership Fairfax (LFI) Award, from left: Rodney Lusk, chair of the Award Selection Committee, ❖ Full Day Mondays – standardizing the school day for the entire week in elementary schools apparently succeeded in offering both in the U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), award recipient Dean Klein, director of ❖ The opening of the first urban-style school in ballroom of the Fairview Park Marriott on the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, and the the district using a re-purposed abandoned com- Friday morning, March 13, hosting its 24th award’s namesake and a former recipient, Katherine K. Hanley. mercial building Annual Board of Supervisors Breakfast. This Photos by Andrea Worker/The Connection was a chance to hear in person the State of people want to be.” the County from Sharon Bulova, chairman Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) of the Board of Supervisors, and to partici- responded to a related question. “To fuel pate in an “Ask the Supervisor Questions” our growth, we need to leverage our re- forum with all but one member of the board sources, what’s working well for us now. We in attendance. need to develop and support centers of re- Before the supervisors took to the dais, search. We need to work on our zoning and there were the welcoming addresses and permitting and find a way for our people to remarks of gratitude to supporters like Pre- say ‘yes.’ And we need to keep Dulles Air- senting Sponsor TD Bank and Coffee Spon- port strong.” sor Atlantic Realty Companies by LFI Presi- Cook called for increased technical and dent and CEO Elizabeth Murphy. There was skills training in our school systems. “We also a ceremony to honor Dean Klein, re- need to better connect the education with cipient of the 2015 Katherine K. Hanley the job with the student. And that may Public Service Award. Now in its 12th year, sometimes be outside the traditional 4 year the award recognizes sustained contribu- degree.” tions by public-sector employees, nonprofits, or appointees to a public board, THE SO-CALLED “DAILY DOUBLES” authority or commission and is intended to The participants of the Board of Supervisors Question and Comment were next on the questions agenda, and honor outstanding accomplishments and panel and their moderator are, from left, Linda Smyth (D-Providence), Veatch called on two supervisors to offer lasting contributions to the quality of life Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), Michael Frey (R-Sully), Penelope Gross the pros and cons for each of several con- in the community. (D-Mason and vice chair), John Foust (D-Dranesville), Sharon Bulova (D- troversial topics. Rodney Lusk, chair of the award Selec- chairman), John Cook (R-Braddock), Gerry Hyland (D-Mount Vernon), On adding a Meals Tax in Fairfax County, tion Committee, called the choice of Klein Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), and moderator Casey Veatch, principal at Foust gave the opposing viewpoint stating as the award winner a unanimous one, not- Veatch Commercial Real Estate and LFI class of ’99. that the public was against the additional ing that since Klein’s 2009 appointment to tax and that it would hurt the local restau- director of the Fairfax County Office to Pre- ity to measure our efforts.” Klein then ac- the famous “Ask not what your country can rant business. Hyland disagreed, citing simi- vent and End Homelessness, Fairfax County cepted his award, saying he was humbled do for you,” quote from President John F. lar taxes in Alexandria that have not harmed is now seen as a national leader in this ef- by the honor. Likening his acceptance to the Kennedy. Supervisor John Cook (R- competition there. “We can’t keep hitting fort. “Dean has spearheaded a 33 percent Oscars — “There are too many people to Braddock) echoed the sentiments of Clint the real estate stream for our revenue. We decrease in the number of homeless in the thank in too short a time” — Klein did single Eastwood’s 1970’s Dirty Harry character, “A need to diversify,” he insisted. county,” cited Lusk, “and a 288 percent in- out Connolly “for his belief that we can end man’s gotta know his limitations.” “Getting Bulova and Frey were handed the topic crease in moving people out of emergency homelessness in Fairfax County,” Elizabeth out in the community helps us know our of the new Ad Hoc Police Practices Review shelter and into permanent housing.” Klein “for bringing this group together,” and limitations and stay grounded,” said Cook. Commission. “We can’t rest on our laurels,” “all of the individuals, our nonprofits, our Bulova said the past year had given her said Bulova, “even though we are one of THE NAMESAKE OF THE AWARD and partner businesses and our faith commu- opportunities to make use of her quote: the safest jurisdictions for our size in the a former chairman of the Fairfax County nity who all work together.” “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” At the nation.” Bulova contends that the commis- Board of Supervisors, Katherine Hanley, was After the award presentation, LFI Class conclusion of Bulova’s summary, modera- sion can enhance and improve the police next to praise Klein. She began by reading of ‘99 graduate Casey Veatch took control tor Veatch then began asking “the tough department and its relationship with the his lengthy job description. “I think the only of the proceedings, introducing the Board questions.” community. Frey’s response was that the more daunting positions one could hold of Supervisors, and acting as moderator. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) charge of the commission is too broad to would be Director to Achieve World Peace, Veatch informed the audience that the su- was asked to speak about the board’s re- be effective, and that its workings could be or End Traffic Jams on I-66, but I am happy pervisors had been given a “homework as- cent adoption of a Strategic Economic Suc- “wrapped up in elections.” to say he’s successful — and really good at signment” to present an inspirational quote cess Plan. “There are several parts to the Frey was immediately handed another it.” and explain their choice. The answers were plan, but basically, we need to come up with hot potato; for or against the recent vote to The final presenter was U.S. Rep. Gerry varied. Retiring Supervisor Michael Frey (R- ways to diversify our economy, rather than increase the salaries of the board’s mem- Connolly (D-11), who said that Klein was a Sully District) chose words from “that great relying so heavily on Federal Government bers. “I have always supported higher com- true leader in his position because he American philosopher, Garth Brooks.” Also business. We need to review our systems pensation for the board. We are a $7 bil brought a “clear sense of the mission, a pas- retiring, Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount and procedures to make them more busi- sion for the work, and metrics — the abil- Vernon) went for the more traditional with ness friendly and create spaces where See Pro & Con, Page 9

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he tables have been set and the contestants wait eagerly as the judging Tbegins, each judge moving carefully between courses, sampling and chewing and making notes. There’s sweetness in the mix for the winner, a monetary prize and a chance to have their dish installed as a permanent fixture. It could be Top Chef, but it’s the third annual Feeding Academic Success Cu- linary Challenge sponsored by Real Food For Kids. Three teams of four culinary academy students, one each from Edison HS, Marshall HS, and Chantilly HS met Tuesday evening to pre- pare grab-and-go lunch items using skills they honed in the county’s academy class program. Their entree had to fit into the FCPS lunch program profile in terms of cost and caloric guide- Photo by Valerie Lapointe/The Connection lines so that the winning entree could be con- Marshall Academy’s winning team: Alex Cerda sidered for inclusion into the county lunch proof Marshall HS, Brian Andrade of McLean HS, gram. Under the tutelage of their professional Stephen Pungello of Langley HS, and Anthony chef mentors, the students prepared every in- Panettaey of Langley HS. gredient from scratch, in the professional grade kitchens on premises at Marshall HS. is palpable as the chefs stand behind their students “We had to really pay attention to the caloric guide- offering helpful suggestions but generally letting lines,” said Stephen Pungello of Langley HS on the them run the show. Clay Doubleday is the chef in- Marshall team. “We ended up having to add more structor for the Chantilly team and also one of the chicken to get the numbers up. We were a little founders of the program. healthier than the guidelines required, but I think “The reason I became a teacher was so I could be that’s a good problem to have.” for them someone I didn’t have. Kids have an idea of Most of the student contestants were drawn to the what they want to do, but no real way of exploring it academy program as a way of wetting their feet for and that is what we provide,” said Doubleday, “give future careers. Pungello hopes to one day attend The them options so they can make good choices, just Culinary Institute of America, following in the foot- like in the lunchroom.” steps of chefs like Anthony Bourdain and Duff Once all the votes were in, it was Marshall, the Goldman. Grace Zirkel, of Lake Braddock, on the home team, who tasted sweet victory with their ori- Edison team has already been accepted to Johnson ental grilled chicken salad with sesame ginger sauce & Wales and credits the academy program for really and their soba noodle vegetable salad with sesame piquing her interest. seeds. “Working with a real chef was definitely the best “The real success here lies in putting students in a part of the program,” said Zirkel. “They treat us like position to provide solutions for their peers,” said we are actual employees in a restaurant and that is Bonnie Moore, founding member of Real Food for Kids, really motivating.” “to use skills they have learned to solve real prob- The camaraderie between the chefs and students lems. It’s that experience that makes this invaluable.”

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I introduced a bill to that will help create jobs, Steven Mauren Managing Editor speed!ºI won the election on a sources in Virginia to help us lower bar any criminal convicted twice strengthen the middle class, and Kemal Kurspahic Tuesday and was in Richmond the costs and protect our of violent domestic abuse from work toward building the new Vir- Photography: Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel following Thursday to be sworn in. environment.ºOne important ac- having access to guns for a period ginia economy. Art/Design: The 2015 Session of the General complishment of the 2015 Session Laurence Foong, John Heinly Letters Production Manager: Assembly began less than a week was passage of the Omnibus Eth- Geovani Flores later.I am so honored to represent ics Reform Bill. I believe this is a Desperate Measures Special Assistant to the Publisher our community. 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We also Earlier this month, 47 United took the form of Obamacare fund- @TheismannMedia and swore to protect and defend passed bills to help protect stu- States Republican senators took an ing – the desperate measure back the Constitution, it took my breath dents from sexual assault on col- unusual, perhaps even unprec- then was to play brinksmanship CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 [email protected] away.ºI was surrounded by history, lege campuses that will facilitate edented, step into foreign policy and permit the federal government by the legacy of delegates who collaboration between college staff matters by signing an “Open Let- to shut down for the first half of have come before us: Patrick and law enforcement and provide ter [addressed] to the Leaders of October rather than to pass an ap- Henry, Thomas Jefferson, James victims with safe avenues for re- the Islamic Republic of Iran.” But propriations bill that continued Madison, James Monroe and so porting an assault.At the begin- on some level this makes sense. funding for Obamacare. many more. These were the ning of the Session, Virginia gov- The more portentous the issue, the Wait a second ... that tactic is fa- founders of our democracy. I con- ernment faced the need to reduce more dramatic should be the reac- miliar.... Most of us have seen it in tinue to be inspired by their expenditures because of a short- tion in protest – desperate times the supermarket checkout line. The legacy.ºDuring the 45-day Session, fall in tax collections. I am pleased require desperate measures. we considered over 2,000 bills.ºI that Governor McAuliffe stepped Wait a second ... that tactic is See Letters, Page 8

6 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-752-4031 or [email protected] Madison Suffers Overtime Loss to Cosby in State Semis

Madison head coach Kirsten Stone Warhawks senior said. “She wasn’t going to have it taken away. She was tough.” Koshuta finishes with Senior guard Ali Trani finished with 15 points and nine rebounds for 32 points, 11 rebounds. Cosby. Cosby out-rebounded Madison 48- By Jon Roetman 29. The Connection Junior guard Alexis Hermes finished with 10 points for Madison. adison senior Kelly Koshuta Cosby jumped out to a 13-2 advan- stepped to the free-throw tage in the opening quarter and led Mline with 4.3 seconds re- 30-19 at halftime. Madison continued maining in regulation on fighting, cutting the Titans’ lead to 38- Friday night, needing to make a pair to keep 32 entering the fourth quarter before her high school career alive. Hermes knocked down back-to-back First attempt: good. 3-pointers to tie the score at 41 with Second shot: good. 5:43 remaining in regulation. Koshuta’s clutch moment at the charity stripe forced overtime against Cosby in the THE WARHAWKS grabbed their first 6A state semifinals and was part of yet an- lead when Koshuta’s bucket with 4:06 other big-time performance from the 6-foot- left in regulation gave Madison a 45- 2 Virginia Tech signee. On this night, how- Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection 43 advantage. The Warhawks held the ever, a double-double wasn’t enough to lift Madison senior Kelly Koshuta scored 32 points and grabbed 11 re- lead for a couple minutes before the Madison girls’ basketball team to vic- bounds in the final game of her high school career, a 70-60 overtime loss Cosby’s Jones tied the score at 46 with tory. to Cosby on March 13 in the 6A state semifinals at VCU’s Siege Center. a jumper with less than 90 seconds Cosby opened overtime on a 7-0 run, remaining. outscored Madison 20-10 during the extra period and earned a berth in the state final with a 70-60 victory on March 13 at VCU’s “[Koshuta is] probably the best post Siegel Center. Cosby will face Bethel in the 6A state player we’ve come across in high championship game at 9 p.m. tonight. school. … Tyra was playing good KOSHUTA scored nine points in the fourth quarter, helping the Warhawks overcome a defense 90 percent of the time, six-point deficit, and another five in over- especially there at the end, and she time. She totaled 32 points on 13-of-29 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds. was still scoring. It is what it is: she Koshuta finished her high school career second on Madison’s all-time scoring list was a great ball player.” and first in rebounding. She missed her — Cosby girls’ basketball coach Rachel Mead entire sophomore season with a torn ACL. “Playing at Madison my entire high school career has been great,” Koshuta said. “This The following night, Cosby defeated season was definitely something different. Bethel 46-45 in the championship We made it further than we have ever, so Madison junior game, giving the Titans back-to-back that was awesome. I’m definitely going to Alexis Hermes state titles. miss it a lot.” scored 10 Madison started the season with Koshuta battled in the paint against 6- points against three straight losses, including defeats foot-3 Cosby junior and Wake Forest com- Cosby on against future region champions mit Tyra Whitehead. Whitehead is the No. Friday in the Oakton and Edison. The Warhawks 31-ranked recruit in the nation for the class 6A state semi- responded with nine consecutive vic- of 2016, according to ESPN.com, and while finals at VCU’s tories, went on to win the Conference that might be intimidating to some, Siegel Center. 6 championship and finished runner- Koshuta, ESPN.com’s No. 32-ranked player up in the 6A North region. for the class of 2015, said she enjoys Madison ended the year with a 23- matchups with quality opponents. 7 record. “I love playing against good players be- “I’m truly proud of how far we’ve cause most games I get double teams and I come,” Hermes said. “I think people can’t really do what I usually do,” Koshuta did have their doubts at the beginning said. “I like it. I like going 1 on 1.” of the season with those losses we Cosby head coach Rachel Mead praised came off of.” Koshuta. The Warhawks will lose two play- “[Koshuta is] probably the best post ers to graduation — Koshuta and player we’ve come across in high school,” guard Jana Tremba. Hermes, junior Mead said. “… Tyra was playing good de- head said about her matchup with Koshuta, ented player. Junior guard Jocelyn Jones, a guard Aidan McWeeney and sopho- fense 90 percent of the time, especially there “because it shows that there’s somebody out North Carolina commit ranked No. 41 in more guard Morgan Simpson figure at the end, and she was still scoring. It is there that’s going to push me to my limits the class of 2016 by ESPN.com, finished to be three of Madison’s top players what it is: she was a great ball player.” and I’m going to have to step up. She with 28 points and 10 rebounds. next season. Whitehead finished with 17 points and showed me a challenge that I needed mov- Jones scored the first four points of over- “Hopefully,” Stone said, “they get a 15 rebounds. ing forward.” time. feel that they want to be [at the state “To be honest, I thank her for it,” White- Whitehead wasn’t the Titans’ only tal- “No. 14 (Jones) wasn’t going to let up,” tournament] more often than not.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2015 ❖ 7 Calendar Northern Virginia Restaurant Week March 23-30 Send announcements to north@ The 2nd Annual Northern Virginia Restaurant Week, being held connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday for the following week’s paper. from March 23-30, is a week-long, value priced dining experi- Photos/artwork encouraged. ence taking place at a variety of establishments, ranging from fine dining to fast casual. THURSDAY/MARCH 12- SUNDAY/MARCH 22 Building on the success of last year, which included more than Youth Art Exhibition I. 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The For more information about Northern Virginia Restaurant Week story is told in classic storybook or the partnership with VHTA please contact Latraniecesa (LJ) theatre style and the show will be Wilson at 703-707-9045, [email protected] or visit performed by MCC tax district youth. $12/$10 MCC tax district residents. restonchamber.org/northern_virginia_restaurant_week.aspx. www.mcleancenter.org.

THURSDAY/MARCH 19 White House presented by the the animals of the night and how Artists Meet for Coffee. 8:30 - 10 President Barack Obama. It is a free they adapt to night life. Ages 3-5 a.m. Katie’s Coffeehouse, 760 Walker concert open to the public and is with adult. Road, Great Falls. Local artists gather especially great for the whole family Creatures of the Night. 10:30 a.m. to get to discuss art while enjoying as there are Q&A session with the Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak some morning coffee. performers and reception at the end. Ridge Avenue, McLean. Learn about Spring Fling Fashion Show, the animals of the night and how Luncheon and Raffle. Assaggi they adapt to night life. Presentation FRIDAY/MARCH 20 Osteria, 6641 Old Dominion Drive, by Riverbend Park. Ages 3-5 with Enter the Haggis. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, McLean. The New Dominion adult. http:// 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Women’s Club is pleased to announce www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Experimental roots-rock stalwarts the annual “Spring Fling Fashion branches/dm/. push the boundaries of Celtic music Show, Luncheon and Raffle” Toddlin’ Twos. 10:30 a.m. Patrick with vigorous performances and fundraiser. Bloomingdale’s will Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue inventive albums. Tickets: $28. showcase the latest fashion trends. East, Vienna. Join us for an early St. Paddy’s Day Party. 7-9 p.m. The Community leaders and teens will literacy enhanced storytime featuring Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 serve as models. All proceeds benefit stories and songs. Ages 2 with adult. Chain Bridge Road, McLean. These Claude Moore Farm, McLean Project To register visit http:// popular 5th and 6th grader parties for the Arts, Safe Community www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ include music, dancing, games, Coalition, and SHARE, Inc. branches/ph/. snacks, videos and more. $35/$25 New Moms Meet & Greet. 12:30 MCC tax district residents. Advance p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 registration is required. Call 703-448- TUESDAY/MARCH 24 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Join 8336. Annual Children’s Printmaking other new moms & babies (newborn Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Workshop. 4-5 p.m. Patrick Henry to 6 mos.) and discover what the Henry Library, 101 maple Avenue Library, 101 Maple Avenue E, library and the town of Vienna has to East, Vienna. Learn and play Vienna. The Vienna Arts Society offer your growing family. Adults. Pokemon. Age 5-18. http:// invites children ages 7 - 12 to create http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ prints using fish, vegetables, and library/branches/ph/. branches/ph/. more at a workshop. To register, call Printmaking Workshop for Kids. 4 the Children’s Librarian at 703-938- p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 SATURDAY/MARCH 21 0405. Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Discover New Artist Reception. 1-4 p.m. 212 Berlin Then, Berlin Now. 7:30 p.m. your inner artist! Come explore the Dominion Rd NE, Vienna. New Artist Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven art of printmaking with local experts Reception for Thomas Xenakis. Place, Oakton. Bill Rapper, author of from the Vienna Arts Society. You Rummage Sale. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. “Tears of Innocence” and “Berlin can learn about different techniques Epiphany United Methodist Church, Breakdown” discusses the attraction and take home your own prints. Ages 1014 Country Club Drive NE, Vienna. Berlin continues to hold 70 years 7-12. More information at http:// All proceeds go to “Stop Hunger after the fall of the Nazis. Adults. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Now.” “Living the Savvy Life.” 7 p.m. Caffe branches/ph/. Amouri, 107 Church Street, SE, Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. Patrick Vienna. Learn how to look at your Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue SUNDAY/MARCH 22 day-to-day finances from a lifestyle East, Vienna. Join us for an early Choral Splendor: Music of France. perspective and discover the power literacy enhanced storytime, 4 p.m. Saint Luke Catholic Church, of purposeful spending. How to featuring stories, rhymes, songs and 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. The “find” that additional money for activities for you and your child. 12- Reston Chorale presents works of retirement, for that vacation in Italy 23 months with caregiver. More Maurice Duruflé, Gabriel Fauré, or for your crucial emergency savings information at http:// César Franck, Louis Vierne and account. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Charles-Marie Widor — including branches/ph/. Vierne’s magnificent Messe Solennelle as the composer intended: with two WEDNESDAY/MARCH 25 organs. Guest artist: Paul Skevington. Karla Bonoff. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap THURSDAY/MARCH 26 Advance, online tickets $20/Seniors, Road, Vienna. A velvety-voiced, folk- Patrick Henry Book Club. 1 p.m. $25/Adults; at door $25/Seniors, pop singer/songwriter whose Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple $30 Adults. Youth 17 and under heartfelt ballads have been covered Avenue East, Vienna. Book of the admitted free with adult or senior. by Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt and month is Charming Billy by Alice Tickets and information Wynonna Judd. Tickets: $27. McDermott. Adults. http:// atwww.RestonChorale.org. Creatures of the Night. 10:30 a.m. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Music from Oberlin at Oakton. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak branches/ph/. 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Ridge Avenue, McLean. Learn about Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Music from Oberlin at Oakton is a musical Letters outreach program that is designed to From Page 6 give the Conservatory students an come so dysfunctional that we opportunity showcase their musical see fit to parade our tantrum tac- talents for interested audiences kicking, the screaming – the tics across the global stage? And beyond Oberlin. Different groups of students perform in Oakton three tearful desperation overwhelm- should we be surprised if the rest times a year and we are kicking off ing the child’s face at being de- of the world decides against in- our 14th season. Local alums and nied that oh-so-special piece of viting us over for dinner? community gets an opportunity to enjoy superb music from the candy. Conservatory that has received the When did we as a nation be- George Lehnigk 2009 National Medal of Arts from the Oakton

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2015 ❖ 11 The Right Fit: Choosing a Summer Camp

“It’s important to find an activity that kids want to throw them in this big unstructured How parents can ensure positive summer already like to do. It’s summer so kids environment with other kids and hope for should have fun,” said Linda Gulyn, Ph.D., the best. You want to make sure your child’s experiences for their children. professor of psychology at Marymount Uni- peer groups understand your child.” versity in Arlington. By Marilyn Campbell “Choose a camp where they won’t feel SOME DAY CAMPS are structured to al- The Connection lonely. It helps to sign them up with a buddy, low parents to choose the week their child especially in late elementary and middle will attend camp based on the camper’s in- hough the official start of spring school so they’ll have one or two people at terests. is still days away and the frigid- camp they already know. That really does “We have a theme for every week that is Tity of winter is still recent on the matter.” packed with field trips and special events” minds of many, Janelle Wright, If choosing a specialty camp, summer said Fred Lowery, owner of Kiddie Country a Potomac, Md., mother of two, has already might not be the time for embarking on a in Burke, which is running 11 weeks of mapped out the summer for her children. new activity, however. “Summer camps may camp this summer. “All of the camp activi- Wright did research before signing up her not be a time to have kids do something ties are related to the theme. There are field 13-year-old daughter, Corrine, in an aca- Photo courtesy of Summer at Norwood completely new,” she said. “For example, if trips to the Maryland Science Center, a demic camp geared toward boosting her When choosing a summer camp, a child has never played golf, you might not Washington Mystics game, Reptiles Alive English composition skills, and enrolling her parents should consider signing up want to invest money in a golf camp if you and Hershey Park. On site, we have every- 12-year-old son, Teddy, in a camp for chil- their children with friends to aren’t sure your child will enjoy it. A child thing from mad science to jugglers to swim- dren whose needs fall just outside the norm. decrease the chance of loneliness. needs to feel like this is not school where ming.” Indeed, experts say social interactions, a they are struggling to learn a new activity.” Traditional camp experiences, like oppor- chance to have fun and an opportunity to my daughter because she doesn’t have any The most important thing is for parents tunities for socializing with peers, are still fill the time between family trips are just challenges. I don’t have to call the camp to do their research. found in specialty camps. some of the benefits of summer camps. and talk to them like I do with my son.” “Interview the camp director, said Lois “As [campers] learn to identify, measure There are camps for every child, no mat- McCabe, head of school for The Diener and combine ingredients, they are also ter their needs. WHETHER A CHILD is typical or falls School in Potomac. “What does the day look learning important life skills, working to- “I spoke to the camp and shared with slightly outside the norm, doing a bit of re- like? How structured or unstructured is it? gether as a team and ultimately creating a them up front that my son might need help search and exercising forethought are good It is good to have a mix of both.” delicious meal,” said Jennifer Bashaw, cur- socializing with other kids,” said Wright. ideas when selecting summer programs. In This is particularly true for children with riculum development coordinator at Tiny “He might need directions repeated to him. fact, advanced planning and registration for special needs. “You want to make sure the Chefs, Inc. “Children leave our camps with I did that so I could drive away in peace summer camp is essential in the Washing- camp understands the needs of special a greater confidence in their kitchen skills knowing that he’d be fine. It’s different for ton, D.C., region, say educators. needs children,” said McCabe. “You don’t and personal creativity.”

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