What to Do with Former School Building? County Studying Original Mount Vernon High School’S 10.6 Acre Building Site and 30 Acres of Athletic Fields

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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper July 14, 2016 What To Do with Former School Building? County studying original Mount Vernon High School’s 10.6 acre building site and 30 acres of athletic fields. By Gerald A. Fill The Gazette

he Fairfax County Board of Supervisors T has begun exploring Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck with county the revitalization of staff in front of the former high school. the Original Mount Vernon High School (OMVHS), a 10.6 acre building facility and a mixed use community center. During his familiar-

its 30 acres of athletic fields. ization tour with the county planning staff, Storck Photos by Gerald A. Fill/The Gazette During a recent tour of the historic school, Mount said, “In my view it will serve as the centerpiece for Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck envisions in- our future neighborhood and community needs.” terim use of a portion of the facility as a South County Deputy County Executive Rob Stalzer will conduct Teen Center and Pre K education center. a planning meeting involving more than seven county Built in 1939, the OMVHS first served as the area’s departments and independent agencies. They will set high school for many years before demographic in motion a multi-year effort to revitalize the facility changes in the area forced the School Board to close for interim as well as long-term uses for both non- it. Years later the School Board eventually transferred profit and for-profit organizations that will most ownership and responsibility of the facility to the likely require changes in the Comprehensive Plan, Board of Supervisors which in turn leased it begin- zoning, as well as coordination with the Park Au- ning in 1989 to the Islamic Saudi Academy. The lease thority and the Neighborhood and Community Ser- continued until June of this year when the Islamic vices Department. Academy and the board ended their lease relation- At the same time, Storck will form an OMVHS ship. Steering Committee to begin advising him and com- Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck in the Now, the supervisors are poised to redevelop it as See OMVHS's Future, Page 3 auditorium of the former high school. Four Arrested at McKenna Protest Racial justice group calls for Sheriff Kincaid to fire deputies.

By Tim Peterson sulted in her death. demonstration and petition, Sher- name in the light, stand up for Demonstrators chanted and held The Gazette McKenna, who was 37 at her iff Kincaid released the statement: her.” signs reading “Black Lives Matter,” death, was diagnosed with men- “Everyone has the right to protest Commonwealth’s Attorney “Justice for Natasha McKenna” and our protesters were arrested tal illness in her youth. As depu- lawfully and peacefully and also Raymond Morrogh completed an “You promised you wouldn’t kill FMonday morning at a pro- ties attempted to prepare her for petition on issues that matter to investigation of the incident and me” (which McKenna can be heard test outside the Fairfax transport to the Alexandria jail, them. I hope that regardless of concluded there were no grounds saying on a video Kincaid released Courthouse over the February they forced her to the ground, then where each of us stands on the is- for criminal charges. The Sheriff’s of the extraction incident). 2015 in-custody death of Alexan- restrained her limbs in a chair and sues of the day, we listen and learn office has completed its own ad- City of Fairfax Police responded dria resident Natasha McKenna. eventually covered her head with from each other.” ministrative investigation but has to the incident, as demonstrators The demonstration, which was a spit hood. One deputy used a Because of how they viewed the not said whether any of the depu- in the roadway were illegally ob- organized by the Northern Virginia taser on McKenna four times over petition’s reception, Clark said the ties faced discipline. See Four Arrested, Page 4 Chapter of the national organiza- the course of the incident. demonstrators decided to spread tion Showing Up for Racial Justice McKenna lost consciousness and across Chain Bridge Road from the

(SURJ), began around 8 a.m and was transported to Inova Fairfax Courthouse to draw more atten- 7/15/16 Requested in home in Requested

included around 20 protesters. Hospital where she later died. tion. material.

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U.S. Postage U.S. deputies who handled McKenna’s office. sions of any kind,” Clark said, STD PRSRT extraction from the jail, which re- When asked to respond to the “people need to speak up, hold her www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Numerous Fairfax County departments and teams that will be participating in the total rede- News Working Group velopment of the Old Mount Vernon High School property are scheduled to hold an internal kickoff meeting at the Government Center July 14. Mount Vernon School Board representative Karen Corbett Sanders chaired the task force that submitted use recommendations to the county last Kickoff on Thursday December. The work group will also look at creating a Request for Proposals for a master plan- ner, similar to the work done for the Liberty Crest at Laurel Hill redevelopment project in Lorton. OMVHS’s Future? From Page 1 The short-term goal is to bring municating with the community. the aging building up to current He will also coordinate with Lee building code standards in order District Supervisor Jeff McKay to immediately provide a teen cen- who has voiced strong interest In ter and a pre K education service. continuing to participate in the Both services are not available in planning for the redevelopment of the immediate area at the present the facility and grounds. time. The school’s gym and an “Planning the future use of the annex will house the teen center OMVHS presents a tremendous and pre K functions. County staff opportunity for further investment did not commit to a specific date in the Richmond Highway Corri- for opening the teen center and dor,” McKay said. “I was pleased pre K functions, but Storck assured to help secure more than that “every effort will be made to $1milliion in this year’s Fairfax provide these services as soon as County budget to begin to revital- possible.” In anticipation of the ize the building. This will begin to time when the Islamic Saudi Acad- help finance the much-needed emy lease would end, former Su- work to revitalize the building. I pervisor Gerald Hyland’s Visioning am confident that my office, Su- Task Force completed a report pervisor Storck’s Office and the which recommended interim and community will work hand in long-term uses of the school. hand to accomplish the momen- Storck readily acknowledged they tous task of transforming the did a good job and he is now work- building into an asset for all of the ing with the report, community south county region.” leaders, and McKay to form a Storck also supported the $1 present day Steering Committee to million budget targeted for use to plan and develop the interim and revitalize the OMVHS. long-term uses. Mount Vernon District Super- visor Dan Storck in the gym- nasium studying the architec- tural plans with Project Manager Heather Diez

Photos by Gerald A. Fill/The Gazette

Mount Vernon District Supervi- sor Dan Storck at the multiple acre recreation fields adjacent to the school with County Project Manager Heather Diez and his chief of staff, Christine Morin Details Q&A OMVHS Community uses now operating im- nity uses supported by the community. Interview with Mount Vernon District through Fort Belvoir to the current Location: 8333 Richmond Highway, mediately adjacent to the OMVHS The Hollin Hills elementary school was Supervisor Dan Storck during the tour of adaptive reuse of the former Lorton Alexandria, VA 22309 building and grounds: closed in the late ‘70s and, once the the building: Prison site. I am very excited about and Built: In 1939 ❖ Progreso Center for Literacy and plumbing features were revised, it was Q. What are the long-term im- committed to balancing this school’s Building Size: 150,000 square feet Citizenship serves the community in- sold and converted as a senior citizens plications of the revitalization of heritage with the new opportunities Area size/building facility is located structing English as a Second Language assisted living center, entitled the Paul the OMVHS? and development as the community on 10.6 acres. The entire campus, in- (ESL), and provides classroom instruc- Spring Retirement Center. At the same A. “The availability of this gigantic proposes.” cluding all property owned by both the tion for students to enable them to pass time the Hollin Hall elementary school building and grounds couldn’t have Q. Have you selected an Board of Supervisors and Park Author- a citizenship qualification exam. was closed, the School Board trans- come about at a better time. This iconic OMVHS Steering Committee ? If ity encompasses 40 acres. Soccer, UCM Agency.org/progreso-center- ferred the surrounding property to the historic school is very important to solv- so, who are they? football, baseball fields are all possible for-literacy-citizenship.html Park Authority under a 99-year lease ing the needs of a rapidly growing A. “I will name the new OMVHS on this property and will be evaluated 4100 Mohawk Lane agreement, and the building facility was population in the Richmond Highway Steering Committee soon. I have asked and implemented by the Department of Alexandria, VA 22309 transferred to the Board of Supervisors. Corridor. Supervisor McKay to submit names of Neighborhood and Community Services 703-799-8830 The building, which is now the Hollin Successfully completing the revital- Lee District community leaders who he for use during the interim period. ❖ Brain Injury Services: Adult educa- Hall Community Center, has been and ization of the building and grounds will wants to serve along with the Mount According to Heather Diez, project tion, counseling, rehabilitation. Services continues to be managed by the county return benefits and services to the Vernon District appointees.” manager, Fairfax County planning staff: for those who have suffered from trau- and used for child care services and a neighborhoods in the region for educa- Q. Who will be managing the “The goal of the repurposing of the matic brain injury due to stroke, car senior citizens recreational center. tional, recreational, and business uses. building and property now? OMVHS project is to create a unique accidents, falls, or for other reasons. County Officials: I am totally committed for the long A. “ The county staff will be manag- place to serve community needs, im- Kim Baugh, Clubhouse Manager Supervisor Dan Storck term to working with Supervisor ing the property. Eventually, I will be prove services available to residents of Brain Injury Services [email protected] McKay, my colleagues on the board, and looking for financing from private orga- the Richmond highway corridor, and 4100 Mohawk Lane 703-780-7518 the region’s community leaders to real- nizations that will be using the space, integrate a mix of uses to support revi- http://braininjurysvcs.org Mike Lambert, Assistant Director, ize a major revitalization and renewal. and funding from the county that has talization in the Mount Vernon and Lee Alexandria, VA 22309 Real Estate Management Services However, we still have many years of been or will be set aside in the budget Districts. The current zoning allows for 703-799-9410 Facilities Management Department public engagement, planning, capital in- to ensure proper maintenance of the the described interim uses. Building Historical Note: The Mount [email protected] vestments and hard work to complete building. code evaluation and upgrading has to be Vernon community has a long history of 703-324-2825 before the full benefits can be realized. In the near future we will be looking completed. The overall long range plan- revitalization and renewal of public Heather Diez, Project Manager The plans envisioned for the school are at public-private partnerships and in- ning for the building and site will school facilities. Due to declining enroll- Fairfax County Public-Private Invest- reflective of the renewal that is going on vestments that would enable the continue, including community engage- ments in the past, the Mount Vernon ments and Partnerships Department throughout the Richmond Highway building to reach its full potential as a ment with any necessary comprehensive District has experience in converting [email protected] Corridor from our North Gateway community and entrepreneurial hub.” plan changes and zoning actions.” closed public school facilities to commu- 703-324-5800 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 ❖ 3 Aldersgate Church Community Theater News Presents: Four Arrested at Protest a jones hope wooten From Page 1 comedy structing the free passage of others, a city ordi- nance. Police warned the protesters they would be July 8 - 24, 2016 arrested if they didn’t leave the street, spokesperson Sgt. Natalie Hinesley said. All but four Directed by Eddie Page made their way to the sidewalk. Those that re- Produced by Eddy Roger Parker, Jean Coyle & Corey Latta-Bales mained were arrested. Performing at Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 Hinesley said the four were taken before the a magistrate immediately and were subsequently Tix/Info: www.acctonline.org Produced by permission of Dramatists Play Service, Inc. released under their own recognizance. A statement from SURJ said Brendan Orsinger, 34, was one of the four arrested for remaining Photo courtesy of Showing Up for Racial Justice in the street. “Our silence perpetuates violence,” the statement attributes to him. “Too often we take our privilege and walk away from tough COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP conversations. I don’t want to be complicit in Good Shepherd Catholic oppression anymore.” Church Mass Schedule The July 11 protest represented one of seven Saturday: SURJ chapters around the United States taking 5:00 pm Vigil Mass 6:30 pm Vigil Mass nonviolent actions calling for changes in polic- (en Español) Monday- ing on the same day. Sunday: Saturday: An administrative investigation took place 7:30 am; 9:00 am 9:00 am Mass (with Sign Language (Rosary at 8:30 am) within the Sheriff’s Office to determine whether Interpreter and policies had been upheld or violated and if any Children’s Liturgy of En Español: the Word); 10:30 am; Monday, 6:30 pm; disciplinary action should occur. The Sheriff’s 12:00 Noon; 2:00 pm Thursday, 7:30 pm; office wouldn’t comment on results of the ad- (en Español); 6:30 pm First Friday, 7:30 pm 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 ministrative investigation: whether any of the Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 • www.gs-cc.org deputies had been disciplined in any way, Join us for the Year of Mercy whether any policies had been changed in re- To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 sponse. Police warned the protesters they would be Following McKenna’s death, Kincaid did sus- arrested if they didn’t leave the street, pend the use of tasers in the jail. spokesperson Sgt. Natalie Hinesley said.

4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Rex Reiley Email announcements to will sell fresh produce and fruits; multiple events, remains the same. [email protected]. In- meats; breads and pastries; honey, Three events have an added fee, ten clude date, time, location, description and jams and jellies; dairy products and pin bowling, golf and orienteering. RE/MAX Allegiance contact for event: phone, email and/or eggs; herbs; and more. Visit Deadline for registering is Aug. 27 website. Photos and artwork welcome. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ (by mail), Sept. 3 (online). Call 703- 703-768-7730 Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two farmersmarkets for more. 830-5604 or email weeks before event. [email protected] for more. To [email protected] volunteer, call 703-403-5360. 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6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News WPHS To Host Musical he Rambunctious Theatre Company is team Ting up with Beyond the Page Theatre Com- pany to present “The Last Five Years” starring David Jarzen from West Potomac High School and Robinson Secondary’s Madyson Hanton. The show will be performed July 14-23 at West Potomac High School. All shows are 7 p.m. with a special 2 p.m. matinee on July 23. Tickets can be purchased at www.robinsondrama.org. “The Last Five Years” is a dramatic musical about two New Yorkers in their 20s who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show’s struc- ture consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chro- David Jarzen from West Potomac High nologically; the two characters only meet once, at School and Robinson Secondary’s their wedding in the middle of the show. Madyson Hanton. Jason Robert Brown’s Drama Desk winner “The Last Five Years” has been translated into a handful an Off-Broadway revival at Second Stage in 2013. A of languages and was named one of Time Magazine’s film adaptation was released in 2014 starring Anna 10 best shows of 2001. “The Last Five Years” enjoyed Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan. Bulletin Board

Rehearsals are Tuesday 7:30-9:30 Cross in the National Capital Region ONGOING p.m. in the Mount Vernon High will host training courses in CPR, The Mount Vernon Estate has School band room, 8515 Old Mount First Aid, and AED in the Alexandria released “The Winter Patriots,” a Vernon Road. There are no auditions. and Fort Belvoir offices. These classes video presentation about George The Mount Vernon Community Band offer a two-year certification. Classes Washington crossing the Delaware is a nonprofit community service range from $90-$110. Advance River on Christmas Day 1776. Buy organization that has performed in registration is required. To register the film for $4.99 or rent for $2.99 at the Mount Vernon area since 1978. for a class or find another class in mountvernon.org/winterpatriots. 703-768-4172 or your area, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or Musicians are invited to join the Mount www.mvbands.com. visit redcross.org/takeaclass. Vernon Community Band. Training Courses. The American Red

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[email protected] Newspapers, but we need help from our read- and others who offer events open to the pub- For information on advertising, email Tim Peterson ers. lic are invited to send a paragraph about the [email protected] or call 703- Community Reporter We’re hoping to share special places, activi- organization and how to get involved. 778-9431. See www.connection 703-314-0789 ties, events, organizations and volunteer op- We will publish a selection of local tips along newspapers.com/advertising. [email protected] Jeanne Theismann [email protected] @TheismannMedia Still Much Work To Do on Race Relations Jon Roetman Sports Editor [email protected] By Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon Commentary you do it me,” but “as you do it to the least.” @jonroetman Jesus did not say “love everyone,” but “love s a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ had a beard and long hair down to my shoul- your enemies.” ADVERTISING: I am supposed to bring my congrega- ders blades. I was not being “racially” profiled, Jesus encourages us not to love people “in For advertising information A [email protected] tion Good News. But recently I have but I made the connection that if I can get general” but to specifically care for those soci- 703-778-9431 struggled to do so with all the bad news. Alton stopped merely for having long hair an inno- ety discounts or condemns. This is a way he Sterling, Philando Castile, Dallas! “Black Lives cent black person could get stopped, or worse, draws us into understanding their life matters Debbie Funk Display Advertising/National Sales Matter” demonstrations and subsequent arrests simply because of the color of their skin. too. “Black Lives Matter” is exactly the kind of 703-778-9444 are taking place in cities all across America. Most Americans don’t get it. We are still deal- thing Jesus would say at the same time con- [email protected] Lately my heart has been filled with pain, ing with the fallout of one of America’s great- demning the evil in Dallas and calling for us Julie Ferrill and grief, and the anger and frustration that est sins — slavery. I am 67 years old. When I to respect the police and their role in society. Real Estate, 703-927-1364 come from despair. I have not seen our nation was born in 1949, there were older Black indi- In fact when the police become stereotyped, [email protected] this divided on so many issues — political and viduals still alive who had been born into sla- blamed and condemned for doing their job, I Helen Walutes cultural — and unwilling to even try to under- very. Most of America doesn’t get it. It has not can hear Jesus saying “Blue Lives Matter.” Display Advertising, 703-778-9410 [email protected] stand each other since the 1960s. been that long. Changing racial attitudes takes We need a lot more conversation around race There are so many people that just don’t get time and real commitment to heal. in this country because most of my white broth- Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 it. Philando Castile was shot after being pulled ers and sisters cannot see that “white privi- [email protected] I am obviously not black but I want to un- over for a broken taillight with his girlfriend lege” is real. Our society is arranged for the derstand why so many law-abiding Black and her 4-year-old daughter in the car. The benefit of white people. Denying white privi- David Griffin Marketing Assistant Americans fear racial profiling by a police of- officer feared Castile was pulling out his fire- lege isn’t going to get us anywhere. White 703-778-9431 ficer. Most white Americans have no idea of arm and not his wallet. Even the Governor of America needs to stop and listen to Americans [email protected] “the conversation” that Black mothers have to Minnesota admitted that Castile would prob- of color to hear their stories of trying to get have with their children about how they are ably still be alive if he had been white. ahead. It is important to understand why so Publisher perceived by white Americans, and in particu- Most of America doesn’t get it. A significant many feel it is easier for whites to get ahead Jerry Vernon 703-549-0004 lar law enforcement. portion of our nation is in pain because they than it is for blacks. [email protected] In 1972 a young 23-year-old man is driving fear Alton Sterling or Philando Castile could Something is really wrong in America. Some- Editor & Publisher down a neighborhood street; legally obeying be their son or daughter. The racial rancor in thing is killing us from the inside: Fear. The Mary Kimm all traffic laws and regulations. He notices a America caused Micah Johnson to snap, shoot- goal of terrorists around the world is to in- [email protected] police cruiser in his rear view mirror and about ing 14 people and killing five. He told the po- duce fear because fear divides us. Yet the news @MaryKimm the same time the white officer turns on his lice he wanted to kill white people, particu- media, pundits, and politicians are fanning the Editor in Chief flashing lights and pulls him over. This was the larly white officers. flames of fear just fine without the help of ter- Steven Mauren Art/Design: first time the young man had ever been pulled Investigators have discovered that Johnson rorists. Laurence Foong, John Heinly over by the police. Innocent of any violation had emotional and possibly mental health And there is a lot to be afraid of. But it is Production Manager: that he was aware, and curious as to why he problems. We know his actions in no way de- possible to stand up to our fears and face them Geovani Flores was stopped, he wants to show the officer his fine black people in America. Just like we know with real strength. We succumb to our fears willingness to comply with the police so he gets the racist actions of some police officers is only when we throw fear back at others or use vio- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: out of his car with his license in hand and starts a very small portion of those who serve and lence as a means of control. This is not the Ann Oliver to walk toward the officer. Immediately the protect our community with honor. time to give into our fears. It is never the time [email protected] officer pulls his gun and points it at him yell- But we have got to wake up to the fact that to think that violence is a way to resolve our ing for the young man to stop and put his hands we as a nation still have a lot of work to do fears or resolve anything. A Connection Newspaper in the air. The young man did not know he around race. When will we engage in the long The greatest prophet of our age, Martin was supposed to stay in his car and wait for labor of listening, building trust, and insisting Luther King, Jr., once said: “The ultimate weak- the officer to approach him. It could have cost on equal treatment under the law? ness of violence is that it is a descending spi- him his life. Saying “Black Lives Matter” does doesn’t put ral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. Fortunately the officer checks his license, black lives above all other lives. It actually Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. asks him a few questions, and then tells him means “All Lives Matter.” Those of us who pro- Through violence you may murder the liar, but he matched the description of someone who fess the Christian faith should understand that you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the had just robbed a 7-11. He lets him go. better than anyone else. After all, Jesus didn’t truth. Through violence you may murder the That young man was me! The only reason I say “Blessed is everyone,” but “Blessed are the was pulled over by the officer was because I poor.” He did not say “as you do it to everyone More Race Relations, Page 13

8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 ❖ 9 HomeLifeStyle Bright White White kitchens are a trend with staying power.

By Marilyn Campbell [give] visual depth and make space feel The Gazette larger,” said Wentworth. When the owners of an Arlington home he clean, crisp look of a white decided to update their dark and dated kitchen has staying power and kitchen, they opened the space to the liv- Tversatility, according to the Na- ing and dining rooms and added natural tional Kitchen and Bath Associa- lighting and white cabinetry. The result was tion. The organization reports that white a room with a crisp and airy aesthetic. The cabinetry is the top choice for 67 percent new, open concept allows the homeowners of its members. In fact, the percentage of to better interact with family and friends. homeowners requesting white kitchens has “Prior to the remodel, the kitchen was increased by 20 percent over the past two essentially closed off to the rest of the years. home,” said April Case Underwood of Case The trend is also apparent locally, said Design/Remodeling. “I think the grouping designers. When a family of five returned of materials the client selected with us are to the Washington, D.C. area after spend- unique, definitely not cookie-cutter, and ing 30 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, they these make the space really interesting,” settled into their home in Bethesda, a 1960 Underwood said. brick Dutch colonial that they purchased in Among the fixtures, accessories and ma- 1986. They decided to give the home a terials used are Caesarstone countertops, a makeover because, after being a rental for marble and granite backsplash and re- many years, it felt dated and dingy. The fam- Photo by John Cole claimed shelving, provided by homeowners, ily felt that the kitchen was old, dark and A large picture window is the focal point of this white kitchen by which, “made the kitchen look more unique closed-off from the living room. They Anthony Wilder Design Build, Inc. and gave it an eclectic feel,” said needed a larger space to accommodate their Underwood. family of five. Wentworth Inc., the new kitchen is sunny with mullioned glass doors. “I think in general the perfect combina- The homeowners knew they wanted the and spacious. It includes white cabinetry Granite tops the counters in the remain- tion of the various materials, from smooth new kitchen space to be free flowing and and an island with dark gray granite der of the kitchen and white cabinetry and glossy to rough and textured, is simple light-filled. They also wanted to incorpo- countertops. A large stainless sink, dish- houses a sub-zero refrigerator, microwave but interesting and shows beautifully,” said rate some of their existing furniture, such washer, pull-out trash and bookcase for drawer, small prep sink and a gas range with Underwood. as an antique table and chairs. cookbooks make the island functional. Fac- a stainless steel range hood. “Wall cabinets Designed by Bruce Wentworth of ing the dining room is a shallow cabinet with clear glass mullioned cabinet doors See A Bright Trend, Page 11

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Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Natural lighting and white cabinetry helped transform this kitchen, by Case Design Build, Inc. into light and airy space. A Bright Trend

From Page 10 against dark wood as part of a kitchen renovation in Centreville. A large picture window over- While the basic layout of the looking an expansive backyard is kitchen remained the same, the the focal point of a white kitchen space, which was designed by Allie in Falls Church. When the Mann of Case Design Build, Inc., homeowners decided to renovate was brightened with white and expand the space, they en- cabinetry, a built-in pantry and a listed the help of designer Keira St. custom cherry wood island. “The Claire of Anthony Wilder Design white kitchen is classic and time- Build, Inc. The project included less,” said Mann. “It can work with adding additional space to the most color accent palettes.” back of the house and removing a A cramped and dark Potomac, wall between the kitchen and the Maryland, kitchen was lightened, dining room. brightened and redesigned to give “Although we opened up the the home’s owners a connection to wall between the kitchen and din- their natural surroundings, which ing room, one challenge was main- included a landscaped yard cre- taining a distinction between the ated for outdoor entertaining. two spaces, which was important The kitchen was designed by Jim to the client,” said St. Claire. “In Rill of Rill Architects who added a order to create a feeling of sepa- working island around which the ration, while preserving the sense family can gather and prepare of openness … [we designed] a meals. He described the new look custom glass cabinet piece, which as a, “simple clean design with is accessible from both rooms,” subtle elegance.” “ said St. Claire. We added functional space with The new unit gives the lots of windows and a place for homeowners extra storage and a everything, so kitchen could be place to display their crystal. Sun- cleaned up and used an entertain- light from the new picture window ing area,” Rill said. in the kitchen reflects off the crys- The family wanted a white tal stemware and refracts, causing kitchen, he said, because it, “cre- both rooms to glisten with radiant, ates a great backdrop for art and natural light. accentuates the exterior colors of White cabinetry was contrasted spring, winter and fall.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 ❖ 11 Opinion

www.partnersinrealestate.com Licensed Brokers in DC, VA and MD Time to Visit State Parks David W. Spires Marjorie J. Spires Robert B. Burroughs 703-765-3500 703-765-3500 703-765-3500 By Scott Surovell and Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge on Fort Cell: 703-850-4256 Cell: 703-472-7713 Cell: 703-856-2426 State Senator (D-36) Belvoir, 36th District residents have the best access to low-cost, outdoor activi- P M ighty years ago this month, Vir ties and opportunities to enjoy nature. OPEN SUNDAY, JULY 17, 1– 4 . . ginia created the first state park In Fairfax County, the 1,825-acre Ma- Dir.: G.W. Parkway South from Old Town, right on Tulane & follow Partners Signs. Esystem in the United States. son Neck State Park opened in 1985 af- With 35 miles of Potomac River ter local citizens, led by Mount Vernon- 1203 Westgrove frontage in the 36th Senate district, our area resident Liz Hartwell, galvanized Boulevard community is lucky to have access to support to fight development threats on $765,000 many natural resources, including our the Mason Neck peninsula. The park has OPEN •Remodeled Traditional state parks. numerous river views, trails and picnic Center Hall Colonial Our state park system has its origins in the Great sites and is an excellent spot to view Potomac River •Large, Bright Entry Depression. In 1933, President Franklin Delano wildlife. Foyer with Unique Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built In Prince William County, Leesylvania State Park Center Vestibule numerous park and recreational areas throughout on the Potomac River was dedicated in 1985 and •Formal Living and the nation, as well as in Virginia. My grandfather opened in 1989. There are numerous historic sites Dining Rooms with grew up in Franklin County, Va., a county with no on the property dating to the Civil War, and the land Extensive Moldings public high school so he had an eighth grade educa- was once owned by Revolutionary War hero and gov- •Expanded New Kitchen features Silestone Counters, Custom Cabinetry, tion and when he turned 22 in 1933, no job. ernor, Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, Robert E. Lee’s Heated Tile Floors and generous Breakfast Area •Elegant Sunroom with He enrolled in the CCC and was directed to report grandfather. Visitors can hike, fish, launch motor Cathedral Ceiling and Cherry Floors •Remodeled. Enlarged Master to the Arlington County “countryside” (yes, country- boats and rent canoes or kayak. Suite and Luxury Bath •Upper Level Family Room features Elevated side). Every day, he walked through farm fields to Lastly, Stafford County currently has no public Fireplace •Whole House Natural Gas Generator construct trails and plant trees on Analostan Island water access, but that will change soon. The in the Potomac River, which had recently been re- Widewater peninsula is the northernmost peninsula 1105 Villamay named Teddy Roosevelt Island next to Rosslyn. The in Stafford County. In 2006, Virginia acquired 1,100 Boulevard CCC also helped build the George Washington Me- acres from Dominion Resources and dedicated $735,000 morial Parkway. Widewater State Park. This year, the state legisla- •Marvelous Views OPEN Channeling FDR’s CCC-energy, Virginia opened its ture approved $11 million to fund Phases I and II of All Year •Generous first six state parks to the public on June 15, 1936 — public facilities, which includes the construction of Entry Foyer with Wide Hungry Mother, Staunton River, Westmoreland, a boat launch, canoe launch, fishing piers, picnic Staircase ascends to Douthat, Fairy Stone and Seashore (now called First areas, visitor center and numerous trails, including Beautiful Main Level Landing). equestrian trails. •Lovely Formal Living Eighty years later, Virginians have 38 state parks, Make sure you get outside and take advantage of and Dining Rooms and three of them are right here in the 36th District. some of these assets. As a taxpayer, you own them. •Light, Bright Galley Coupled with the National Park Service’s George To add more support, you can join one of our local Kitchen w/Breakfast area •Sunroom Addition at Rear Elevation Washington Memorial Parkway, Pohick Bay Regional “friends” groups that partners with these public lands. •Large Family Room with Wet Bar •Wraparound Decking for Park, Bureau of Land Management facilities Please contact me if you have any questions or need added River Views •Oversized Two-Car Garage •Hardwoods •Two (Meadowwood Recreation Area) on Mason Neck, any further information at [email protected]. Masonry Fireplaces •Whole House Natural Gas Generator three federal wildlife refuges along the Potomac River It is an honor to serve as your state senator. Letters to the Editor 115 only warranted but also justified and had no impact E. Spring Street County Excluded on its relationship with Gum Springs. Wrong! $650,000 This is the second time this year that a Fairfax OPEN Classic Colonial Civic Association County agency/organization has held an event in Style •Freshly To the Editor: Gum Springs under the guise of it being the commu- Painted On June 18, Fairfax County held a ribbon-cutting nity by excluding the civic association. It also ap- •3 Bedrooms ceremony to showcase its first outdoor gym that was pears that certain Fairfax County agencies/organi- •Updated Kitchen installed at the Gum Springs Community Center. The zations are stepping up plans to be the community •NEW DECK and grant partners, Fairfax County Park Authority (Park without living in the community and not really ask- Enclosed Yard Authority) and Fairfax County Department of Neigh- ing the community what it needs but rather what it borhood and Community Services (NCS), scheduled will get by excluding the civic association from deci- Refinished Hardwoods •Central AC •Beautiful •Convenient the ribbon-cutting to coincide with Gum Springs sions that directly affect the community. Off-Street Parking •5 minutes to Metro Directions: Braddock Annual Community Day. However, it should be duly Could this perhaps be the reason Department of Metro, west Braddock, right on E. Spring to 115. noted that the one organization that was not invited Community and Recreation Services changed its to the ribbon-cutting was the community-based or- name to Department of Neighborhood and Commu- 116 Gretna Green Court ganization that is also the voice for the community nity Services? $499,000 — the New Gum Springs Civic Association. •Beautiful 3-Level, All-Brick For Fairfax County to provide a “Photo courtesy of Queenie Cox Townhome •MOVE-IN READY •2 OPEN Fairfax County” and its video by the Park Authority President Master Suites •2 Full & 2 Half Baths that documents the civic association’s exclusion just New Gum Springs Civic Association •New Carpet •Main-Level Hardwoods adds more salt into the wound and contributes to a • Granite & Stainless Eat-in Kitchen path of what’s becoming a fragile relationship with Greatest Threat •Formal Step-down Living Room Gum Springs. Although two “community members” are pictured, w/Fireplace & French Doors •Lower not one member of the civic association was invited To Americans Family Room Custom Wet Bar, Level w/ to participate in the ribbon-cutting. Mount Vernon To the Editor: Fireplace, Recessed Lighting & French Supervisor Dan Storck was unaware of this “misstep” I believe Ms. Benesh in her letter [“Uninspiring Doors to Private Fenced Patio •Lower by both the Park Authority and NCS. Supervisor Romper Room”] published in the July 7 Mount Level 3rd Bedroom/Den/Office with Storck denounced their actions and vowed that such Vernon Gazette really misses the point about gun Built-ins & Half Bath. Directions: I-395 to Duke Street East, R. on actions would not occur in the future. No word from violence. House Resolution 3892 merely states “Ex- Pickett, R. on Valley Forge, L. on Gretna Green Ct. to 116. either the Park Authority or NCS. It now appears the Park Authority and NCS feel their actions were not See Letters, Page 19

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By Paul Krizek new gigantic ships coming Open House Sunday 2-4pm State Delegate (D-44) through the newly-expanded New Alexandria Panama Canal. The first ship ar- 1411 H Street, Alexandria VA overnor McAuliffe rived at Norfolk on Monday, July New Home on Corner Lot! just unveiled the 11, and these transportation im- Spacious with fine finishes. 3-car Gnew “Atlantic Gate provements will lead to an ex- garage a plus! $1,899,999 way” transporta- plosion of economic activity Eileen Marousek tion plan, the most comprehen- across the whole Common- 703-507-2350 sive transit revitalization plan in wealth of Virginia. MLS # FX9704503 Virginia history. The plan will The Atlantic Gateway Project total $1.4 billion, with $165 million in fed- includes 14 miles of additional rail track SE Quadrant eral FASTLANE grant funds from the U.S. along the 95 corridor, including a new Long 416 S Lee Street, Alexandria VA Department of Transportation, over $500 Bridge over the Potomac River, relieving this Historic sunlit end townhome, million in private funding from CSX and and notorious chokes point for VRE com- almost 2,000 sq.ft of exquisite Transurban, and the muters, Amtrak travelers and CSX freight character, detail, gleaming hdwds. rest funded through the rail. Other rail bypasses will include a fourth 2 wb fp, gourmet kit., 3 generous Commentary brs, 2.5 updated baths, lg back state. track between Potomac and Alexandria, and patio for entertaining. 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Fabulous interior, versatile floor plan, addition with vaulted From Page 8 ceiling & numerous upgrades privilege) and everything to gain if we just throughout. begin the process of understanding each $559,000 hater, but you do not murder hate. In fact, other. Jane Cole 703-598-6198 violence merely increases hate. So it goes. ❖ What if, in love, we seek to understand MLS # FX9707019 Returning violence for violence multiplies what we fear? Cardinal Square violence, adding deeper darkness to a night ❖ What if, in love, we helped others un- 6622 Burlington Place, already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot derstand what they fear? Springfield VA drive out darkness: only light can do that. ❖ What if, in love, the Black community Excellent commute Location! 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Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International and the [email protected] Previews logo are registered and unregistered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 10697WDC_05/15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 ❖ 13 News Ethiopian ‘Political Football’ Lands at MVHS Protesters attempt to disrupt Ethiopian-American football league game. By Eden Brown nament. Meskel acknowledged that one of The Gazette AESAONE’s donors is al-Amoudi, but he noted that al Amoudi had supported the t was graduation day at Mount Vernon original Ethiopian sports federation, the High School on June 16 and some ESFNA (Ethiopian Sport Federation of Iparents were annoyed. A group of pro- North America) for 25 years before the testers had gathered outside the ESFNA split into two factions. school. “It’s graduation day for our kids,” Meskel said ESFNA is now quite political the parents complained to the protesters. and he complained that it, and the DC Area “Can’t you go somewhere else?” The pro- Task Force are the “political” players, not testers responded that they were there be- AESAONE. The other group is supported by cause children in Ethiopia can’t always get a foreign government (Eritrea) and by anti- to high school, or graduate, without dying government media called “ESAT.” of hunger, or being arrested or killed for AESAONE, in contrast, has no political their political beliefs. booth at the event, he said. Metro Washington, D.C. is sometimes As for al-Amoudi and the charges of the called the second largest Ethiopian city be- Photo by Eden Brown DC Area Task Force that he engages in un- cause it has the largest concentration of fair land grabs, Meskel said al-Amoudi has Ethiopian-Americans in the U.S. — over a lot of business interests in Ethiopia. He 200,000 according to the U.S. Census. Many supported ESFNA until they became politi- of those who are here continue to dispute cized. While many point to al-Amoudi’s the authority of Ethiopia’s ruling party, or wearing of an EPRDF T-shirt in 2004 as an conversely, dispute the opposition. The “DC indication of his political leanings, Meskel Area Ethiopian Joint Task Force,” many of disagrees that he is “the right hand man” of whose members sought political asylum in The final game of Division 1 was played by Seattle versus Los Angeles. Zenawi. “He was all about support of the the U.S. because of their opposition to the Teams came from all over the U.S. About 200 spectators gathered for the ESFNA for 25 years,” Meskel said of al- ruling party, seeks to highlight the plight of final. The score was Seattle 3 - 1 at half time. Amoudi. “In addition, what businessman the Ethiopians who remain in their coun- doesn’t want to maintain good relations try. with the government in order to do busi- The DC Area Ethiopian Community Joint ness?” And yes, Meskel said, al-Amoudi did Task Force sent a letter to Superintendent lease land from the Ethiopian government of Schools Dr. Karen Garza on June 1 in along with a lot of others — Chinese busi- which they asked her to cancel the nessmen as well. “Even my parents had their AESAONE (All Ethiopian Sports Associa- land taken,” Meskel said. In Ethiopia, all tion) sporting event at Mount Vernon High the land belongs to the government. They School because of the association the event take your land and relocate you, but they has with the Ethiopian ruling party. They don’t compensate you. Your land might be said that AESAONE was established and fi- very valuable and the new land may not nanced by Mohammed Hussein al-Amoudi, be.” a Saudi-Ethiopian billionaire who supports Again, Meskel said, “These groups of op- the regime. positionists keep coming to AESAONE The task force cited the 2014 U.S. State events to protest — this is not the first time. Department’s Country Report on Human They did it this year in Denver and Minne- Rights Practices in Ethiopia, which states apolis, but they never get more than 12 or concern about “freedom of expression, in- 14 people to demonstrate.” AESAONE took cluding continued restrictions on print me- place on the premises of Mount Vernon High dia and on the internet, and restrictions on School from July 3- 9. freedom of association, including through At the final games, on Saturday, July 9, arrests; politically motivated trials; and about 200 people watched Ethiopian youth harassment and intimidation of opposition Ethiopian protesters outside the Mount Vernon High School in Alexan- play soccer in the bright colors of their flag. members and journalists.” The report goes dria on June 16. Ethiopian coffee and food were served in on to cite other human rights problems, tents around the event. One of the attend- including “alleged arbitrary killings; alleged 2005 elections only one region voted for members from their land with full collabo- ees, Mekdes Ymesel, said, “Ruling party or torture, beating, abuse, and mistreatment the the TPLF/EPRDF: the rest of the coun- ration of the regime. opposition party? Oh, no: the opposition of detainees by security forces; reports of try voted against them. They note that Eu- In their letter to Garza, the protesters event is in Toronto. This is an Ethiopian harsh and at times life-threatening prison ropean Union observers of the election accused the EPRDF for being responsible government event, and supports Ethiopian conditions; arbitrary arrest and detention; agreed the other party (KINJET) should for the killing of over 140 students, teach- Prime Minister Zenawi.” detention without charge and lengthy pre- have gotten more votes. DC Task Force also ers and farmers since November 2015. Fairfax County Public Schools public in- trial detention …..” claims the TPLF put KINJET leaders into Bisrat Meskel, CEO of AESAONE, dis- formation officer, John Torres, pointed out One of the protesters, Tassaw Erimas, a prison, killing some, in order to run the agreed. He explained AESAONE was estab- that this is not a school-sponsored or FCPS- resident of Alexandria, said most of the country unopposed. They point to remarks lished five years ago as a 501(c) non profit sponsored event. AESAOne is using FCPS money in Ethiopia, and most of the compa- by U.S. National Security Advisor Susan with no political or religious affiliation. He property for their activity under the FCPS nies there, are run by the minority TPLF Rice in July 2015 when the Ethiopian prime noted that if only 20 or so demonstrators “Community Use of School Facilities” regu- (Tigray Peoples Liberation Front) regime. minister claimed to have won 100 percent showed up at Mount Vernon High on June lation (Regulation 8420). The group has According to Erimas, the players and par- of the vote for his party: “Some aspect of 16, out of a population of over 200,000 complied with all of the provisions required ticipants in this AESAONE are all TPLF- the democratic process was not working,” Ethiopians, it should indicate how minor the of them, under the policy. FCPS schools are sponsored or supporters of the TPLF politi- she had said. opposition is. He underlined he is a retired public facilities and, as such, the buildings cal minority. TPLF is sometimes known by The Ethiopian protesters claim that al- postmaster with no interests in Ethiopia; he and properties are available to the public the name “Ethiopian People’s Revolution- Amoudi is one of the people behind a ma- settled in the U.S. along with his fellow of- — including community groups — regard- ary Democratic Front” (EPRDF). jor land grab in Ethiopia causing displace- ficers on the AESAONE leadership board, less of political, religious or any other af- DC Task Force members stated that in the ments of poor farmers and their family and is simply trying to sponsor a soccer tour- filiation or message. 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Meet the Chef: Sert Ruamthong of Warehouse Executive chef shares some cooking Certified Executive Chef Sert Ruamthong says he came to America from Thailand secrets, keeps others to himself. for a better life. He was trained at the Culinary Institute of America in New York By Shirley Ruhe and places the Parmesan and has been working at The Warehouse The Gazette bowl on top. Then he Bar & Grill on King Street for 26 years. “I scoops the pasta-crab mix- like to give customers what they want; t was hot in the kitchen. “You should ture into the Parmesan when I figure it out, I win.” see what it feels like when all 12 burn- bowl. “I don’t put the rock- Iers are going,” says Sert Ruamthong, fish in the Parmesan bowl executive chef at The Warehouse Bar until the end because I & Grill on King Street for 26 years. Today don’t want to crack it. he is making pan-seared Chesapeake rock- He turns to finish the fish with angel hair pasta and crabmeat. elaborate presentation Ruamthong reaches for the tomato-basil with a few artfully placed vinaigrette. He has mixed extra-virgin ol- dribbles of basil oil ive oil with fresh basil, a sprinkle of black splashed around all four pepper, chopped fresh tomato and red wine sides of the plate. Next tiny vinegar. “This is the basic way crisp micro greens In the to make a vinaigrette. You add sprinkled around the edges Kitchen Dijon mustard that has whole and finally the touch of eggs in it and causes the balsamic vinaigrette reduc- vinaigrette not to break into vinegar and tion. At last it is time to oil.” He pours the vinaigrette over the carefully place the crisply seared rockfish Sert Ruamthong places a piece of crabmeat and leaves it cold. “In the sum- on top of the pasta. He selects two chive Chesapeake rockfish on high heat to mer we don’t heat this up but we would in strips and drapes them over the edge of the sear it on both sides for one minute, the winter when the weather is cold. We finished dish. then into the oven at 475 degrees for make things a lot of different ways.” Ruamthong said he was lucky, that he just eight minutes. Flames shoot up the side as Ruamthong got this job by accident because they didn’t dips into a metal container of liquid un- have a cook at the time. “I learned from salted butter and ladles it into a hot skillet. scratch.” Ruamthong went to college in “I will sear the rockfish for one minute on Thailand but it wasn’t until he came to each side and then put it into the oven at America for a better life that he went to the 475 degrees to finish.” Culinary Institute of America in New York The steel counter is lined with contain- and started on a cooking career. He fondly ers of crab soup laced with sherry (a little remembers his mother’s shrimp pad Thai, heavy for summer), gumbo with Andouille the traditional dish. He tries different spices sausage (a little hot), alligator soup (a good in his American dishes, “and ... I make the seller) and special Cajun sauces. Chocolate best jambalaya and étouffée anywhere.” But mousse sits in the refrigerator ready for if people don’t like some spices, or gluten dessert. or other things he gives the customer what A Parmesan bowl sits ready for assembly. they want. “I say yes on every customer Ruamthong has shredded Parmesan cheese, unless I don’t have the ingredients.” “about half a cup.” He “spreads it all over” “I like it because of the variety.” He says Above: Sert Ruamthong mixes a small skillet and cooks it until it is golden that Warehouse is a Cajun restaurant “but angel hair pasta with fresh brown. “Then this is the secret. I flip the we make food the way you like it. And this tomato-basil vinaigrette and Parmesan pancake over this bowl. is why I love it. Some people eat here 4-5 chopped fresh tomato and red Wssssssst. And I let it harden on the bowl times a week, and if I know they are com- wine vinegar with Dijon mus- until I’m ready to use it.” It takes on the ing I know what they will want. But you tard. Right: The finished Chesa- shape of the bowl and can be filled with a feed 200-300 people a day that you don’t peake rockfish dish is gar- number of different ingredients. know. Then you win when you figure it out.” nished with a spoonful of Now Ruamthong returns to the crabmeat. Ruamthong says people ask him for his reci- tomato-basil vinaigrette added He tosses the crabmeat and tomato-basil pes and he will gladly give them a recipe, to the top and slivers of chives vinaigrette with a mound of cooked angel but he smiles, “I don’t tell you what is in draped artfully on the side of hair pasta. He places a handful of frisée let- the special spice. Or how much of the spice the rockfish to give the final Photos by Shirley Ruhe and Evan Jenkins/ tuce in the middle of a large square plate to put in the recipe.” touch. The Gazette Calendar

Email announcements to gazette@ Exhibition. Through July, gallery Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount for more. conjunction to produce the show as a connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, hours at The Torpedo Factory Arts Vernon Ave. Art supplies will be for Art Exhibit: “Out and About.” fundraiser. Tickets are $10. Visit time, location, description and contact for Center, 105 N. Union St. The Second sale a half-hour before and Through July 17, gallery hours at The www.westpotomactheatre.org for event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Art Impact USA Caribbean Jubilee immediately after each Grown Ups Associates Gallery – Torpedo Factory more. tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Arts Exhibition is in honor of Art Camp workshop. Free to attend. Art Center, 105 N. Union St. TAG Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery: Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- National Caribbean-American Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ member artist and oil painter Ellen “Circuses.” Through July 24, 10 fore event. Heritage Month. Free. Visit GUAC. Kolansky presents a grouping of her a.m.-5 p.m. at 105 N. Union St. www.artimpactusa.org for more. Target Gallery: “Please Touch.” landscape paintings. Free. Visit Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery Grown Ups Art Camp. Through July Through July 17, gallery hours at www.torpedofactory.org for more. announces the juried show ONGOING 15, various times at Del Ray Artisans, Target Gallery, 105 N. Union St. “Last Five Years.” Through July 23, 7 “Circuses.” Artists’ derive inspiration Exhibit: “A Retrospective Exhibit 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Del Ray Sixteen national and international p.m. at West Potomac High School - from clowns, animals, trapezes, of Florals and Still Life.” Gallery Artisans is offering more than 30 artists, including four people from Kogelman Theatre, 6500 Quander jugglers, ringmasters, sideshows, hours at Goodwin House Alexandria workshops and sessions to choose Virginia, were juried into this group Road. Students and teaching artists crowds and other big house Art Center, 4800 Fillmore Ave. Artist from. Prices vary. Visit show. This all-media exhibition from Rambunctious Theatre trappings. Free. Visit Concetta C. Scott presents her work. www.delrayartisans.org for more. features 20 works with which Company and Beyond the Page www.potomacfiberartsgallery.com Indoor Arts Supplies Yard Sale. Call 703-578-1000 for more. audiences are invited to engage. Theatre Company of West Potomac for more. Caribbean-American Jubilee Arts Through July 15, various times at Del Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org High School are working in Art Exhibit: “At Water’s Edge.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 ❖ 15 Entertainment

Through July 31, gallery hours at 105 North Union St., #327. Learn Multiple Exposures Gallery – Torpedo more about the Civil War as it Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. occurred in Alexandria. Find A photographic exhibit by Maureen dioramas, newspaper articles and Minehan. Free. Visit more. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more. www.alexandriaarchaeology.org. Art Exhibit: “Generations.” Doggy Happy Hour. Starting April 5, Through July 31, gallery hours at Tuesdays through October 5-8 p.m. Torpedo Factory Art Center – Studio at Jackson 20 and Hotel Monaco 306, 105 N. Union St. Realist artists Alexandria, 480 King St. Doggy James Dean and Kara Hammond Happy Hour at Jackson 20 and the bring together their space related Hotel Monaco Alexandria offers works to celebrate the early days of specials on cocktails and beers plus space travel and exploration. Free. treats and water for canine Visit companions. Free, but drinks sold www.karahammond.wordpress.com separately. Visit www.monaco- for more. alexandria.com for more. Summerquest. Various times at Baseball Boat to Nationals Park. various libraries in Alexandria. Departs from the Alexandria Marina, SummerQuest is divided into three 1 Cameron St. The Potomac groups: SummerQuest, Jr. (ages 0-5), Riverboat Company offers baseball SummerQuest (ages 6-12) and Teen enthusiasts the chance to avoid the Summer Reading (ages 12-18). This crowds and take a leisurely cruise year’s theme is “Read for the Win!” from Old Town Alexandria to Free. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us. Nationals Park along the scenic “Violent Grace: A Retrospective.” Potomac River. Admission: one-way Through July 30, gallery hours at $20; round-trip $25 Monday- Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Thursday; round-trip $28 Friday- This exhibit is a survey of five Sunday. Visit www.baseballboat.com decades of paintings by Edwards for more. Knippers. Free. Visit www.ourconvergence.org for more. “The Beauty of Inflection.” Through CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS July 31, gallery hours at The Olympic Champions Camp. July 25- Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Julia Aug. 26, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. at Boys & Bloom and Susan Hostetler have Girls Club, 401 N. Payne St. The created complementary bodies of Olympic Champions Camp work, in both two and three incorporates “Triple Play” to engage dimensions, inspired by nature; Exhibit Features mind, body, and soul. Campers murmurations and birdsongs, and participate in reading, STEM, sports, organic grids of color and light. Free. meditation and more. Prices vary. Visit www.nvfaa.org for more. Muted Beach Scenes Visit www.bgcgw.org for more. Art Exhibit: “Streets Meets Glass.” Maureen Minehan celebrates beach Theatre Camp. Through Sept. 2, Through Aug. 15, business hours at scenery in her exhibit, “At Water’s Edge” various times at The Little Theatre of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, on display at Multiple Exposures Gallery, Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. Offering a 4101 Eisenhower Ave. The exhibit variety of camps for age 3 through 105 N. Union St. through July 31. Visit features the work of two Del Ray 8th grade, covering creative play, Artisans artists, Joshua Oliveira and www.multipleexposuresgallery.com for acting, singing, dancing, musical Betsy Mead. Free. Visit more. theatre and improv. Sessions also www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/GWW. include comedy, scene study, Fort Hunt Concerts. Through Aug. Shakespeare and drama. Tuition 28, Sundays 7-8 p.m. at Fort Hunt prices vary. Visit Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Road. A www.thelittlethetre.com for more. different band performs each week. Photography Workshop. 10:30 a.m.- Free. Visit www.nps.gov/gwmp for 12 p.m. at Multiple Exposures Gallery more. on 105 N. Union St. Photographers of Collage and Ceramics – Kathryn www.alexandriahistory.org for more. Tasca, 607 King St. Watch dancers Exhibit. Through November at The all skill levels are invited to share Horn Coneway. Through Aug. 28, Medical Care for the Civil War and guitarists perform traditional National Inventors Hall of Fame– work, ideas, and questions at this gallery hours at Huntley Meadows Soldier Exhibit. Ongoing at the flamenco. Free to attend. Call 703- USPTO campus, 600 Dulany St. The free workshop held on the last Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Free. Visit Fort Ward museum, 4301 W. 299-9810 or visit exhibit features the stories of Sunday of each month, except www.kathrynconeway.com for more. Braddock Road. ongoing exhibit www.latascausa.com. Inductees of the National Inventors December. No reservations. Call 703- Women of Civil War Alexandria which features original medical French Movie Night. Every Thursday, Hall of Fame who served their 683-2205. Tour. Through Sept. 3, 7 p.m. instruments and equipment from the 7 p.m. in the back room of Fontaine country during World War II and Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays at The Lyceum, Civil War period and information on Caffe & Creperie, 119 S. Royal St. returned home to help build the every third Friday at Hollin Hall 201 S. Washington St. Learn more Union Army hospital sites in View a French film. Free, no nation with their innovations. Free. Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah about women’s roles during the Civil Alexandria. Free. Visit reservation necessary. Call 703-535- Visit www.inventnow.org. Road. Live music. Tickets are $4. Call War in Alexandria. Presented by the www.alexandriava.gov/fortward for 8151 or visit Dinner for the Washingtons. 12 703-765-4573. National Women’s History Museum more. www.fontainecaffe.com/ p.m. at George Washington’s Mount Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a (NWHM). Tickets are $15, $12 for Alexandria’s Nurses & Hospitals reviews.html. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon range of open life drawing sessions NWHM members. Visit During the Civil War. Ongoing at Their Fates Intertwined: The Lees Memorial Highway. A walking tour for anyone to develop life-drawing www.nwhm.com/get-involved/ The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. of Alexandria in the War of that goes behind the scenes to find skills further. Drop-in for the session event/walking-tours. An exhibit on the life of Clarissa 1812. Wednesday- Saturday, 10 out how food was prepared and and bring supplies to draw or paint Mercy in Alexandria Walking Jones, a nurse at The Lyceum a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Lee- served before the era of microwaves live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. Tour. Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at hospital during the Civil War. The Fendall House and Gardens, 614 and TV dinners. $5 in addition to All skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Alexandria Visitors Center, 221 King true story of a nurse in Alexandria Oronoco St. A new exhibit on the estate admission. Visit Artisans is located at 2704 Mount St. Experience an inside access tour during the war, drawing parallels experiences of the Lee family in www.mountvernon.org for more. Vernon Ave. Visit of 19th century Alexandria. Inspired with characters portrayed in the PBS Alexandria during the War of 1812 Second Thursday Music. www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for a by the PBS mini-series “Mercy drama “Mercy Street,” with examines the contributions of Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. schedule. Street,” accompany a trained military references to the experiences of other Alexandria’s citizens during the Second Thursday of every month. Community Yoga. Wednesdays 9:30- historian through Civil War-era nurses, such as Anne Reading, who conflict that led to the writing of our Visit nvfaa.org to view concert 10:30 a.m. and Sundays 7:30-8:45 Alexandria and learn the actual worked in the Mansion House national anthem through the lives of calendar and listen to upcoming p.m. at 532YOGA, 532 N. history behind the TV show. Short hospital, and Jane Woolsey, who this iconic Virginia family. Visit Second Thursday Music artists. Washington St. Suite 100. No tours are $15, private tours for five served at the Fairfax Seminary www.leefendallhouse.org or call 703- The Monday Morning Birdwalk experience required to participate in are $149. Visit hospital. Admission is $2. Visit 548-1789. takes place weekly, rain or shine weekly community class. Suggested www.dcmilitarytour.com for more. www.alexandriava.gov/lyceum for Alexandria Cars and Coffee invites (except during electrical storms, $10 donation. Visit The Lyceum: 175 Years of Local more. car enthusiasts to meet for coffee at strong winds, or icy trails), at 7 a.m. www.532yoga.com. History. Ongoing, Monday-Saturday “Ancient Art of Movement.” 1 p.m. Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front (8 a.m. November through March), is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. free, requires no reservation and is at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Shenandoah Road. Carmen Shippy, Owners of classic cars, hot rods, open to all. Birders meet in the THURSDAY/JULY 14 St. On view in the museum’s retired professional dancer, teaches a exotic cars, motorcycles and more parking lot at the park’s entrance at Rejuvenate the Midsummer Herb Coldsmith Gallery, the historical series designed for ages 50 and meet to share car stories and drink 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Direct questions Garden. 7-8:30 p.m. at Burke objects and images featured above. Movements are designed to coffee. Group meets the first Sunday to Park staff during normal business Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. represent The Lyceum, the strengthen core muscles and increase of every month. 8:30-11 a.m. hours at 703-768-2525. Learn how to keep your herb garden community at work, and flexibility. Adjustments will be made Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- Art for Life. Third Thursday of every going strong in hot summer weather commemorations and celebrations. for those with physical limitations. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 12- month. 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Torpedo through good maintenance practices Throughout the exhibition, visitors First lesson in the series is free for 5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Factory, 105 N. Union St. Hyatt and occasional replanting. Learn tips are invited to “be the curator” and non-center members. To continue Braddock Road. An anniversary Regency Crystal City has partnered and techniques to use and preserve think about why the various artifacts lessons, a yearly membership to all exhibit of objects from the Fort Ward will the National Kidney Foundation herbs, including how to flavor are in the museum’s collection, and Senior Center programs is $48. Call collection. Free. Visit for a program highlighting a different vinegars. Free. Call 703-228-6414 or about how tangible representatives of 703-765-4573 to sign up. www.fortward.org or call 703-746- artist each month for a year. email [email protected]. the past help tell the story of Flamenco Show. Wednesdays and 4848. Civil War Sundays. 1-5 p.m. at Alexandria’s history. Free. Visit Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at La National Inventors Hall of Fame Alexandria Archaeology Museum, See Calendar, Page 18

16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment 3 Restaurants To Help Pack Your Picnic Running short on time but still want to dine al fresco? By Hope Nelson The Gazette

y this point in the year, outdoor movies, jazz Bconcerts, and wine festivals are in full swing. And with the Fourth of July in the rearview mirror, the summer picnic season is well under way. Here are three restaurants to help you pack your picnic when you’re short on time or inspiration — or if you want to keep the kitchen cool as a cucumber and still reap the rewards.

Photo by Michael Pope Perfect Pita, 1640 King St.; 951 N. Fairfax St.; 3101 Park Center Drive What could be cooler on a hot summer day than freshly made Mediterranean food? From hummus to falafel to baklava, the Perfect Pita — with three locations in Alexandria — offers up the perfect picnic spread for a plethora of occasions. One thing the vegetarians among us will notice right away is the number of meat-free options the The combination sushi meals at Momo Perfect Pita offers up without even working at it: The Sushi offer picnickers many great options. hummus sandwich, complete with a Appetite hearty helping of the chickpea puree along with lettuce and tomato, is one of to nibble on throughout your picnic meal, and if the eatery’s best options, and the falafel pita isn’t far you’ve got a cooler, the rice pudding is a great sweet behind. But meat-eaters will also find plenty to treat to end the evening right. munch on, ranging from a Boardwalk Pita starring salami, ham and provolone to the Sir Caesar, a pita Momo Sushi, 212 Queen St. take on the namesake salad. Pick up a side salad from Let’s face it: Sushi is a perennial champion when the refrigerated case to round out the meal — and it comes to picnic fare. Light, portable, easy to eat don’t forget a slice or two of baklava for dessert. with one’s fingers; it has everything going for it. And when Momo gets involved, you’ve got a treat that’s Bombay Curry, 2607 Mount Vernon Ave. teeming with flair. At first blush, Indian food doesn’t seem the most To max out the variety in your sushi order, go for picnic-friendly fare. But give it another look — the one of the combination meals. The maki roll combo, rice, the meat and the veggies all conspire to pro- featuring six pieces each of California, tuna, and vide a full, portable meal in a tidy package. And salmon rolls, offers up a hearty picnic dinner in a whether it’s for an outdoor movie or an al-fresco date small package. Going meatless? The veggie roll night at Oronoco Bay Park, Bombay Curry stands combo offers diners a choice of three among cucum- ready to help. ber, avocado, asparagus, oshinko, and inari. To round Ready for a hearty meal? Give the butter chicken, out the meal, why not serve orange slices, as the a charcoal-broiled meat served with a creamy tomato Momo chefs do? It will be sure sign of a great feast’s curry sauce, a try. Or for something a bit lighter, the conclusion. vegetable biryani — a rice dish bursting with veg- etables and dusted with plenty of spices — will do Hope Nelson owns and operates the Kitchen Recessionista blog, located at www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Email her any the job in an instant. Be sure to order some samosas time at [email protected].

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Calendar Celebrate the 107th Anniversary of Claude Debussy, Otar Taktakishvili, Greenway’s progression from when Orville Wright’s historic flight from Allen Vizzutti, Claude Bolling.Free. he first began painting with oils in FRIDAY/JULY 22 From Page 16 Fort Myer to Alexandria and test the Visit www.nvfaa.org for more. 2010. Free. Visit Arlandria Quality of Life Walk. 9- basic principles of flight. Like the Presidential Salon with James www.torpedofactory.org for more. 11 a.m. at The Conservatory Center FRIDAY/JULY 15 Wright brothers, work together as a Madison. 3-4:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s at Four Mile Run Park, 3700 family to create a hypothesis and Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Commonwealth Ave. This annual Big Band Jazz. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Grist WEDNESDAY/JULY 20 Mill Park, 4710 Mount Vernon conduct test flights to learn which Join President Madison as he event is designed for City Staff and Memorial Highway. Bob Gibson Big design is the best. Tickets are $8 for discusses and engages guests about Port City Community Give Back Arlandria residents to collectively Band with vocalist Maureen children, free for adults. Visit political and personal issues of 1816. Night. 4-9 p.m. at Port City Brewing walk the Arlandria neighborhood and McDonnell playing vintage to modern shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx. Reservations are recommended. Company, 3950 Wheeler Ave. Port observe and document areas or issues Big Band Jazz. Free. Visit Tons of Trucks. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Tickets are $15, $10 for students. City Brewing Co. and the Friendship that need to be addressed or www.bobgibsonbigband.com. Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St. All Visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/ Firehouse Company present a improved. Free. Visit Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at ages are invited to explore and get summer. Community Give Back event. Help www.alexandriava.gov/Arlandria. Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 behind the wheel of more than 20 raise money to restore two historic Closing Reception: “Violent different vehicles from seven City hand-drawn fire vehicles from the Grace.” 6-9 p.m. at Convergence, Shenandoah Road. Live music MONDAY-FRIDAY/JULY 18-22 conducted by Owen Hammett. departments. Vehicles include a fire 1850s. Events of the evening include 1801 N. Quaker Lane. This exhibit is Tickets are $4. Call 703-765-4573 for engine, armored ambulance, front- Del Ray Artisans Art Camp. 9 a.m.- Port City beer, Rocklands Red Hot a survey of five decades of paintings more. end loader, dump truck, bucket 4 p.m.at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, BBQ food truck, a raffle to win a fire by Edwards Knippers. Meet the artist. trucks, trash truck, sewer truck, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Del Ray bucket, door prizes, silent auction, Free. Visit www.ourconvergence.org vacuum truck, buses and more. $5 Artisans invites young campers to fun “fire” contests, photo ops, and for more. FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JULY 15-16 per person or $15 per family of four spend a week creating art with more. Visit Alexandriava.gov/ “West Side Story.” 7 p.m. at The Alexandria Comcast Outdoor Film upon entry. Visit professional artist instruction. All FriendshipFirehouse. Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Festival. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation or artist supplies, as well as lunch and Wolfe St. This musical will raise contact Lindsay Burneson at 703- snacks, are provided. There will also funds for the 9/11 Pentagon Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. Two THURSDAY/JULY 21 movies will show on a 40-foot 7460-5457or be a one-day only gallery show held Memorial Visitor Education Center. inflatable movie screen, with the [email protected]. on July 23 1-3 p.m. The fee is $300. Let’s Grow Garden Club: “Bee $40 suggested donation. Call Tina Alexandria Waterfront as the Canine Cruise. 11 a.m. at Alexandria Visit www.delrayartisans.org for Quest.” 1-2:30 p.m. at Green Barry at 703-683-5778 ext. 1. backdrop. Free. Visit City Marina, 1 Cameron St. With more. Springs Gardens, 4603 Green Spring four-legged friends in tow, board a Road. Test your pollinator spotting www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/ SATURDAY/JULY 23 summer. Potomac Riverboat Co. cruise and skills in the gardens with our tour the Alexandria Seaport on this TUESDAY/JULY 19 pollinator game. Figure out how Del Ray Music Festival. 3-8 p.m. popular 60-minute waterfront Searching Adoption Records. 1-3 pollinators help us grow food and along Mount Vernon Avenue. The 9th SATURDAY/JULY 16 excursion. Dogs must be on 6-foot p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, what plants they like to visit. Visit Annual Del Ray Music Fest is a The Sounds of Dyke Marsh. 5:15 flat leash at all times. Tickets are $16 1500 Shenandoah Road. Genealogist bee hives and sample flower honey. celebration of local talent. Free. Visit a.m. or 7:45 p.m. at Haul Road for adults, $10 for children, free for and adoptee Susan Palma talks about Take home some pumpkin seeds for www.DelRayMusicFestival.com. entrance bulletin board just off Belle dogs. Visit adoption records through time and planting. Tickets are $15 per child. Summer Concert. 7-9 p.m. at Carlyle Haven Marina Road. In celebration of www.PotomacRiverboatCo.com/ gives tips on finding family. Free. Call 703-642-5173 or visit House, 121 N. Fairfax St. Surprise World Listening Day, global annual canine-cruise.php. Visit www.mvgenealogy.org or call www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ band performs. Free, $5 suggested celebrations encouraging awareness 703-768-4101. greenspring/. donation. Visit Reception: “Decathect: a verb.” 4- www.carlylehouse.org. of acoustic environments, SUNDAY/JULY 17 participants will listen in Dyke 6 p.m. at The Associates’ Gallery at Ashley Watkins. 2 p.m. at The JULY 19-AUG. 14 the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union Marsh, recognizing changes in MONDAY/JULY 25 sounds of the past, present and Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. The music Exhibit: “Decathect: a verb.” St. The theme of the show is derived future. Free. Call 703-765-5233 for of contemporary flutist Ashley Gallery hours at The Associates’ from a series of very personal studies The Art of Ballroom Dance. 7-7:45 more. Watkins features a mix of classical Gallery at the Torpedo Factory, 105 illustrating Richard Greenway’s p.m. lesson, 7:45-8:30 p.m. dance at Family Fun Day: The Wright works and jazz numbers. N. Union St. The theme of the show progression from when he first began The Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St. Flight. 10-11:30 a.m. at The Compositions performed will be is derived from a series of very painting with oils in 2010. Free. Visit Learn the foxtrot, waltz, tango, Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. selected from Charles T. Griffes, personal studies illustrating Richard www.torpedofactory.org for more. swing, salsa, meringue, rumba, cha-

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MONDAY-FRIDAY/JULY 25-29 AUG. 4-SEPT. 18 Del Ray Artisans Art Camp. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.at Del Exhibit: Kit Keung Kan. Gallery hours at The Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St. Kit Keung Kan is a Del Ray Artisans invites young campers to spend Hong Kong-American artist and physicist who a week creating art with professional artist interprets traditional Chinese landscape instruction. All artist supplies, as well as lunch paintings with his passion for the art form as and snacks, are provided. There will also be a well as his experience in scientific study and one-day only gallery show held on July 30 1-3 research such as relational concepts and p.m. The fee is $300. Visit objective abstraction. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org www.delrayartisans.org for more. for more.

JULY 26-AUG. 28 AUG. 5-27 Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery: “Explorations Exhibit: “The Silent World.” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Part I.” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 105 N. Union St. Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at Gallery Artists’ take inspirations from the early @Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. “The explorers: Vikings, Phoenicians, Marco Polo, tall Silent World” explores the intricacies of ships, discovery of the New World and more. creativity and the effect of society, education, Free. Visit www.potomacfiberartsgallery.com for and age on the creative process. Students from more. preschool to graduate level are asked to respond to the prompt: “95% of the ocean is still unexplored. Make something that’s never been THURSDAY/JULY 28 seen before that you think lives in the deep Photo Contributed Jane Austen Dance Class. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at ocean.” Their responses will make up the Silent ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. In World Exhibit and lead participants and viewers preparation for the Jane Austen Ball on Aug. 13, to conversations about the way our creative At UCM making a delivery of a car load of food donated from the learn 18th-century English country dancing. nature changes over time. Free. Visit annual Mount Vernon “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Food Drive is Tickets are $12 each or $30 for the series. Call www.ourconvergence.org for more. West Potomac High School rising senior Will Shute, drive coordina- 703-746-4242 for more. tor. Neighborhoods covered included Belle Haven down to Mount SATURDAY/AUG. 6 Vernon. The drive end date has been extended to July 31. To donate FRIDAY/JULY 29 Friendship Firehouse Festival. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or volunteer, contact Shute at [email protected]. Film Screening: “Back to the Future.” Movie at Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred starts at dusk, activities start at 6 p.m. at Four St. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Mile Conservatory Center, 4109 Mount Vernon City of Alexandria Fire Department. Held at the Letters to the Editor Ave. Free. Visit www.fourmilemovieseries.com. historic Friendship Firehouse, the festival celebrates the special role firefighters have From Page 12 played throughout history, especially those of whether the next time they walk their SATURDAY/JULY 30 Friendship. The event will feature a collection of dog, go shopping, go to church, or just Children’s Art Workshop: “The Beauty of antique fire equipment and, courtesy of the presses the sense of Congress that: (1) live, life will be stopped by a bullet, stray Inflection.” 2 p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Alexandria Fire Department, a display of Prince St. Julia Bloom and Susan Hostetler have modern fire trucks and apparatus. The the Muslim Brotherhood has met the cri- or intentional; every police officer will created complementary bodies of work, in both Alexandria Red Cross and the Community teria for designation as a foreign terror- have to wonder whether the person they two and three dimensions, inspired by nature. Emergency Response Team will also be on hand. ist organization, and (2) the Department stop is going to pull a gun or maybe is The artists will conduct a workshop for children Other attractions include craft booths, food ages 8-12, to explore various media including vendors and free birthday cake. Free. Visit of State should so designate it.” just complying with a request for an ID. making stencils and create work reflecting the www.friendshipfire.net. And “Requires the State Department Until we have comprehensive, com- nature of the show. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org Lecture: “A Fine Beginning.” 12-4 p.m. at to report to Congress within 60 days mon sense gun control legislation passed for more. Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax St. In August 1753, John Carlyle and his wife, Sarah Fairfax whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets through Congress and enacted, death Carlyle, moved into their new home in the criteria for foreign terrorist designa- will greet us every day, in single gun SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 30-31 Alexandria. That night, Sarah gave birth to a tion and, if not, which criteria have not deaths and mass deaths. We will have Harry Potter Birthday Weekend. At Stabler- son, William. Visit the museum and learn about Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. 18th century colonial family life. Children can been met.” more weeks like the week of July 4, Fairfax St. Saturday features adult-only tours of also play 18th century games on the front lawn. While the resolution might have some which had two high profile police the museum from 7-10 p.m. that includes an Free, $1 suggested donation. Call 703-549-2997 merit, it would do little to nothing to curb shootings of questionable legitimacy and adult beverage, make-and-take activity, photo for more. opportunities and time to explore items familiar Youth Arts Festival. 1-5 p.m. at Mount Vernon gun violence in the U.S. However, I more police targeted as in Dallas. from the Harry Potter series and their real-world Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. would feel a bit more supportive if the Even though Ms. Bensh was not uses. Event ends in time to join the midnight This festival will showcase the talents of youth NRA were added to the resolution, since “moved or inspired” by the Democratic release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – around the city and serve as a forum of Parts I & II” at Hooray for Books. On Sunday, expression for both visual and performing arts. it is our worst domestic terrorist group. sit-in, we need only look at the Republi- celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with family- Free. Call 703-549-7115 ext. 370. Gun violence is the product of the 300- can modus operandi of doing everything friendly tours of the apothecary from 1:30-6 Tavern Day Open House. 1-5 p.m. at Gadsby’s plus million guns in the U.S., the love to undermine gun control, even after the p.m. Hooray for Books will sell Harry Potter Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. and Stabler- merchandise and leading Harry Potter trivia. Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. affair we are supposed to have with worst mass murder in the U.S. In the end, Tickets are $15 for Saturday, $6 for Sunday. Fairfax St. Experience Alexandria’s five-star them, the fear we have been sold to look the sit-in was a very appropriate re- Visit shop.AlexandriaVA.gov. hotel of the 18th century, made famous by John for bad guys and terrorists around every sponse. Paul Ryan and his Republican Gadsby, whose guests included George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Explore the corner, and the fraudulent interpretation colleagues are an embarrassment to the TUESDAY/AUG. 2 museum with costumed guides, learn more of the Second Amendment that makes country. For that reason, I doubt the “West Side Story.” 7 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern about 18th century foodways and enjoy period the right absolute no matter how destruc- House and Senate majorities will do what Museum, 134 N. Royal St. See a performance of music and dancing in the historic ballroom. Little Theatre of Alexandria preceded by a Free. Visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/ tive it is to the country. Resolution 3892 is right with gun control. reception. Tickets are $35. Visit summer. will merely ramp up the hatred of all www.gadsbystavernmuseum.us/events/ Muslims that many politicians have William Zaccagnino westsidestory for more. SUNDAY/AUG. 7 pushed for over a decade. Alexandria Kit Keung Kan Opening Reception. 4-6 p.m. Unless Congress gets serious about WEDNESDAY/AUG. 3 at The Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St. Celebrate comprehensive, common sense gun con- Babes in the Woods. 9:30-11 a.m. at Huntley this new exhibit. Keung Kan is a Hong Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Explore the Kong-American artist and physicist who trol legislation, we will continue to have Write The Gazette welcomes views parks of Northern Virginia with your babies in interprets traditional Chinese landscape mass murders that already go well be- on any public issue. The deadline for backpack carriers. Tickets are $5. Call 703-228- paintings with his passion for the art form as yond the commonly known locations: all material is noon Friday. Letters must 6535 for more. well as his experience in scientific study and be signed. Include home address and research such as relational concepts and Columbine, Aurora, Virginia Tech, Sandy home and business numbers. Letters objective abstraction. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org. Hook, San Bernardino, Orlando, etc. Ev- are routinely edited for libel, grammar, THURSDAY/AUG. 4 ery abused spouse will have to wonder good taste and factual errors. Send to: Let’s Grow Garden Club: “Sunny Days.” 1- if the abuser will express his/her abuse 2:30 p.m. at Green Springs Gardens, 4603 Green THURSDAY/AUG. 11 Letters to the Editor Spring Road. Kids will learn why the sun is Jane Austen Dance Class. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at through a fired gun; every parent will The Gazette important to photosynthesis and cook garden- Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. In have to wonder whether a carelessly 1606 King St., Alexandria VA 22314 fresh pizzas in a solar oven. Tickets are $15 per preparation for the Jane Austen Ball on Aug. 13, stored gun will result in a curious child Call: 703-917-6444. child. Call 703-642-5173 or visit learn 18th-century English country dancing. By e-mail: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring/. Tickets are $12 each or $30 for the series. Call accidently killing himself or another [email protected] Jane Austen Dance Class. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 703-746-4242 for more. child; every person will have to wonder Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. In preparation for the Jane Austen Ball on Aug. 13, www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 ❖ 19 News

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From Page 5 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions. with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, The Gum Springs Senior Program family members, and/or friends to in Alexandria is looking for a Line share information, caregiving tips Dance Instructor. For these and other and concerns. Groups are facilitated volunteer opportunities, call 703- Photo courtesy of Andr by trained group leaders and are 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit ongoing, free and open to the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults community. Call the Alzheimer’s and click on Volunteer Solutions. Association 24/7 Helpline at 800- The Kingstowne Center for Active 272-3900 before attending a group Adults in Alexandria needs for the first time to verify meeting Instructors for the following classes: information, obtain directions or Country-Western Line Dance, Hula other information about the group. A Hoop and African Style Dance. For complete list of all groups in the these and other volunteer National Capital Area region can be opportunities, call 703-324-5406, viewed at www.alz.org/nca. TTY 711 or visit

ea Sanderson www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults VOLUNTEERS NEEDED and click on Volunteer Solutions. The Hollin Hall Senior Center in Fairfax County’s Community Alexandria needs instructors for Services Board is seeking the following classes: Basic volunteer office assistants. Volunteers Woodworking, Italian and Ballroom are needed to assist CSB staff with Dance. For these and other volunteer The Fort Hunt Little League Baseball Juniors Team: Back row, Nick Sanderson, Jacob greeting guests, making reminder opportunities, call 703-324-5406, Trumbo, Joey English, Albert Pallasch, Dom Holmes; front row, Joey Castrillli, Tony phone calls, data entry, filing, TTY 711 or visit shredding, stocking shelves, and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Castrilli/Coach, Cole Dilliplain, Nick Sanderson, Michael Ghattas, Eli Owens, Gabe Tose, other duties as needed. Hours are and click on Volunteer Solutions. Justin Bassett, Luke Catanzaro, Henry Dean, Andrew Tessier/Coach, and Joe English/ flexible, but would be during normal The Mount Vernon Adult Day Coach. business hours. Visit Health Care Center in Alexandria www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/viva/ needs front desk volunteers and volunteers.htm for more. patient Card Players. For these and Yoga Teachers are needed. Help other volunteer opportunities, call Juniors Team Advances to State Tournament improve a person’s well-being by 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit teaching yoga classes to adults who are www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults he Fort Hunt Little League Baseball Juniors from every player and strong teamwork,” said Coach staying in a residential facility. The and click on Volunteer Solutions. Team defeated Woodbridge 12-0 in the Dis- Tony Castrilli. “We are excited about the opportu- day/time is flexible, but would be U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Love T during the week. Prior yoga instruction boating and have interest in giving trict 9 championship Saturday, July 9 at Red nity and are looking forward to representing our is required. Visit back to the community? Learn more Stevens Field. community in the state tournament.” www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/viva/ about the United States Coast Guard The group of 13-14-year-old athletes advanced to In final district championship game Aiden volunteers.htm for more. Auxiliary, the civilian component of The Northern Virginia Long Term the U.S. Coast Guard. The Auxiliary the state championship tournament in Pound, Va. Sanderson went 2-4 with 2 runs batted in, Joey En- Care Ombudsman Program needs is built on four cornerstones: Member Their first game is scheduled for Friday, July 15. glish was 4-4 with 2 RBIs and Joey Castrilli was 3-4 volunteer advocates for residents in Services, Recreational Boating Safety, “We were successful thanks to solid contributions with one RBI. nursing homes and assisted living Operations, Marine Safety, and facilities. Contact Lisa Callahan at 703- Fellowship. The Auxiliary will begin 324-5861, TTY 711 or email training staff for the upcoming 2016 [email protected]. boating season. All ages are welcome. Respite Care volunteers give family Email [email protected] for caregivers of a frail older adult a more. break so they can go shopping, The Advisory Board of the Joe and attend a doctor’s appointment or just Fredona Gartlan Center for mental have coffee with a friend. Volunteers health is looking for volunteers. The visit and oversee the safety of the board meets the second Tuesday of the older adult for a few hours each month from 9-11 a.m. at Gartlan month. Support and training are Center 8119 Holland Road. provided. Contact Kristin Martin at United Community Ministries seeks 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or volunteers to act as food pantry [email protected]. assistants, basic needs counselors, Fairfax County needs volunteers to youth tutors and mentors, office drive older adults to medical admin/data entry, community appointments and wellness outreach, ESL teachers and co- programs. For these and other teachers, and teacher aides. Visit volunteer opportunities, call 703- www.ucmagency.org/volunteer-at- 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit ucm.html. FCPS Transgender Regulations Head to Work Session public forum for Fairfax school system’s nondiscrimination ACounty Public Schools policy in May 2015. Girl Scouts Support Board members to discuss Hynes called the regulations

Photos Contributed how they should review new regu- “comprehensive” and consistent UCM Families lations concerning the treatment with the policy change, while UCM’s Volunteer Coordinator of transgender students has been other members have been critical Emily Griffin (at far right) wel- canceled. FCPS spokesperson John that they’re too limited in what comes members of Girl Scout Torre said Chair Pat Hynes decided they explain and leave unex- Daisy Troop 3954, rising second there was sufficient support from plained. The work session will al- graders at Waynewood Elementary other board and community mem- low the board to have a more sub- School. The girls delivered a $200 bers to take the regulations to a stantive dialogue, and in a public cash donation to purchase fresh Several members of Girl Scout Juniors Troop work session and forego the fo- setting. Monday July 18 is the next food for the UCM Food Pantry. 4554 are in the main office waiting room at rum. The forum was scheduled to scheduled all-day work session, After touring the pantry a few United Community Ministries’ Fordson Road take place around the board’s beginning at 10 a.m. at FCPS months ago and learning more location, the site of their Bronze Award regular business meeting on July headquarters on Gatehouse Road about people who go hungry in the project. The Bronze Award is the highest 14. in Merrifield. community, the troop wanted to honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. Their The regulations, which were Torre said it’s possible the do more to help. They decided to project included painting the waiting room, emailed to School Board members transgender regulations could be host a bake sale this spring and purchasing new book shelves and a table, and in the last two weeks, are meant added to the agenda then, but he donated the proceeds to help feed hosting a drive to collect children’s books for to be a guide for administrators wasn’t able to confirm before print children and families in need. the waiting area. and staff to consistently facilitate time. gender identity being added to the — Tim Peterson 20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 14-20, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-778-9411 Employment Zone 3: • Alexandria Home & Garden Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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ITB docu- website at ments may be obtained at the above Procurement Office or by http://www.acps.k12.va.us/financial-services/purchasing/ calling 703-619-8181, or by downloading the ITB from the We pay top $ for STERLING, ACPS website at Classified All questions must be submitted before 3:00 p.m., August 5, MEN'S WATCHES, http://www.acps.k12.va.us/financial-services/purchasing/bids.php Classified 2016. If necessary, an addendum will be issued and posted to the ACPS web site. A pre-bid conference/site visit will be held JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, ACPS reserves the right to cancel this ITB and/or reject any or on July 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the address listed above. FURNITURE, PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. all bids and to waive any informalities in any bid. No ITB may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after Schefer Antiques Chris Guy 101 Computers 101 Computers the opening of bids except as may be set forth in the ITB. 703-241-0790 Procurement Manager ACPS reserves the right to cancel this ITB and/or reject any or [email protected] all bids and to waive any informalities in any bid. HDI Gerald W. Amacker (Jerry) 117 Adoption 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Senior Buyer Adoption ❖ JENNIFER SMITH Serving the Area Since 1995 Loving family seeks to adopt ➣ 21 Announcements 21 Announcements infant. Will pay medical and Speed Up Slow legal expenses. Call or text at Computers 571-306-3667 ➣ Virus Removal 21 Announcements ➣ Computer Setup ➣ LEGAL NOTICE Help with Windows 8 & 10 Pursuant to the provision of section 4-1-16 of the code of 571-265-2038 the City of Alexandria, the [email protected] Alexandria Police Department located at 3600 Wheeler Ave- nue, Alexandria, VA 22304 is now in possession of un- claimed bicycles, mopeds, HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO lawn equipment, money, scooters, and other items. All persons having valid claim to the property should file a claim to the property with reasona- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Newspapers & Online ble proof of ownership or the items will be sold, destroyed, CLASSIFIED converted or donated. For a EADLINES complete listing go to D http://alexandriava.gov/police/ Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon and contact the Police Proper- Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon ty Section at (703) 746-6709. E-mail ad with zone choices to: [email protected] 21 Announcements or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 ABC LICENSE 21 Announcements 21 Announcements GRG Inc, trading as Los Tios EMPLOYMENT Grill, 241 S Van Dorn St, Alex- DEADLINES andria, VA 22304. The above Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon establishment is Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF E-mail ad with zone choices to: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE [email protected] CONTROL (ABC) for a Beer or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 and Wine and Mixed Beverag- es on Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ZONES beverages. German Mejia, Zone 1: The Reston Connection President The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must Zone 2: The Springfield Connection be submitted to ABC no later The Burke Connection that 30 days from the publish- The Fairfax Connection ing date of the first of two The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ required newspaper legal Lorton Connection notices. Objections should be registered at Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet www.abc.virginia.gov or The Mount Vernon Gazette 800-552-3200. Zone 4: Centre View North Centre View South Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac The future Zone 6: The Arlington Connection comes one day The Vienna/Oakton Connection The McLean Connection at a time. The Great Falls Connection -Dean Acheson

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