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Rob and Laurie DiRocco at the Septem- ber 2015 Evening in White event in celebration of the Town’s 125th anni- versary. Vienna Mayor recommends Top 10 places and events in Town. MayorMayor WelcomesWelcomes YouYou toto thethe TownTown Newcomers,Newcomers, PagePage 33 NewcomersNewcomers && CommunityCommunity GuideGuide 2017-20182017-2018

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the Maple Avenue Corridor (MAC) Plan, Mayor Laurie which supports redevelopment along Vienna’s main thoroughfare. The plan in- DiRocco on what’s cludes green buildings, mixed uses, outdoor seating, public art, and improved pedestrian the best about living walkways. My husband and I love to walk around in Vienna. Town, especially to local restaurants. On any given day, you will see lots of people By Laurie DiRocco walking and biking in Town, and we strive Mayor of Vienna to support these activities. The Town has a Transportation Safety Commission and a would like to welcome you to our Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commis- lovely Town of Vienna. I think you will sion that work on adding more sidewalks; Iagree that Vienna is a special and implementing traffic-calming measures memorable place. Before I share my where needed; researching creative solu- favorite things about Vienna, let me pro- tions to challenging intersections; and sup- vide some general information and a few porting Safe Routes to School. On Fridays facts and figures about our Town. at 9:30 a.m., I lead a walking group from The Town of Vienna is 4.4 square miles Town Hall. Everyone is invited (please come with about 16,500 residents and 14 parks, join me!) and we usually walk about 3 including the W&OD trail and Town Green. miles. It is a great opportunity to see vari- Vienna has inviting residential neighbor- ous parts of Town and to chat with resi- hoods, a vibrant business district with many dents. Last spring, we walked to see the unique and local shops, and some of the oldest trees around Town. best-ranked schools in the country. The The Town has a strong relationship with Town is known for its numerous commu- its schools. Currently, I am working with nity events, including the Fourth of July fire- Photos contributed James Madison pyramid principals on a works, Oktoberfest, and the Halloween Pa- Mayor Laurie DiRocco, right, with Bicycle Advisory Committee members partnership in which students work on rade as well as its strong sense of home- Charlie Strunk and Beth Eachus. Vienna was designated a Bicycle Town projects and help solve problems in town pride. Friendly Community last year by the League of American Bicyclists. the community. The new project-based These facts and figures help explain why learning program will help educate students Vienna is a great place to live and work, about local government, teach them how but they don’t reveal the true heart of to be active and engaged citizens, and pos- Vienna. To me, Vienna is its numerous vol- sibly lead them to discover career directions. unteers, many of whom are honored every year at my Mayor’s Volunteer Recognition OK JUST A FEW MORE, less well-known Ceremony. Some residents help an elderly things that I truly love about Vienna. neighbor with groceries and yard work Many people don’t realize that Vienna has while others help bring public art to the an eclectic music scene with Jammin’ Java, community. School of Rock, and Vienna Jammers, to To me, Vienna is the volunteer firefighters name a few. Right outside of Town is Wolf who drive Santa around in their 1946 an- Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. tique truck to greet residents young and old. Additionally the Town Green hosts a vari- To me, Vienna is the place where Town po- ety of local bands. I can’t forget to mention lice shut down Maple Avenue for the James Vienna Idol, the Town’s annual musical tal- Madison High School homecoming parade. ent contest that raises money for the Khristin Kyllo Memorial Fund. I CHERISH the Town’s strong sense of his- You may not realize that the train depot tory. Listed on the National Historic Regis- on Dominion Road is home to the Northern try, the Freeman Store and Museum on Virginia Model Railroaders, who host Church Street is a small, local gift store filled monthly open houses so the public can view with historical displays and memorabilia. I their model train displays. always buy the newest Christmas ornament Many people when they think of Church there. Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection Street, think of Vienna Presbyterian Church, I also appreciate the Town’s original Little A summer Friday night, Aug. 18, 2017 at “Chillin’ on Church St.” whose historical chapel sits on the corner Library, which smells of wood and old of Church and Mill Street. But the First Bap- books. Every year students at Louise Archer tist Church has been in existence longer Elementary School, built in 1939, host a than the Town itself, with its original loca- special day to celebrate the school’s history Mayor Laurie DiRocco’s Top 10 Places/Events tion on Lawyers Road near Church Street. and first educator. This year the First Baptist Church is cel- I strive to honor the Town’s rich history 1. Vienna Halloween Parade – the Town has makes this a great park for little ones in the ebrating 150 years in the Town of Vienna! hosted this parade on Maple Avenue for 70 summer. while planning for thoughtful growth. We years! 7. Walk on the Hill – people stroll through the I believe Vienna’s strong sense of com- recently completed renovation of the Town’s 2. Northside Park – 26 acres of conservation lovely Windover Heights neighborhood and munity is created by its citizens and their community center, which was originally land. view gardens while learning about desire for a caring and welcoming place to 3. Town Green – hosts Town events and musical environmental sustainability. constructed in 1966. I am so excited for big acts. 8. Church Street Stroll – shop at local businesses call home. I am so grateful to be mayor of windows that allow sunlight to shine 4. ViVa Vienna – Vienna Rotary hosts this on Church Street while seeing Santa and this special Town. If you ever want to know through the walkways and the new full-size Memorial Day weekend event and all roasting marshmallows. more about the Town or have any questions proceeds go back to the community! 9. Chillin’ on Church – enjoyable summer events gymnasium. 5. Oktoberfest – hosted by the Vienna Business with cold drinks, music, and tasty food or concerns, please feel free to contact me The community center will be the Town’s Association. trucks. at [email protected] or 703-255-6310. 6. Meadow Lane Park – lots of tree coverage 10. Renovated Vienna Community Center – the first green building and will be LEED silver central hub of the community! For more information, visit the Town’s certified. A few years ago, the Town adopted website at www.viennava.gov. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 3 Newcomers & Community Guide About the Connection

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By Scott S. Brabrand, Welcome to Fairfax County: Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ t is great to be back in the Fairfax County Public By Sharon Bulova I lege are located just down the road Schools (FCPS) family! I Chairman for affordable higher education op- am returning to FCPS after Fairfax County Board of portunities in many different sub- spending the past Supervisors ject fields. Our business-friendly five years as superin- economy offers a wide array of tendent of Lynchburg I want to visit our elcome to Fairfax impressive career opportunities for City Schools. My County, one of the both our older and younger resi- family is also very schools to understand Wgreatest places in dents. excited to be back; the work and the the nation to live, On the local government level, my two sons will be work, play and raise a family. the Fairfax County Board of Super- attending Fairfax challenges our teachers, Fairfax County is home to a thriv- visors is constantly hard at work High School this year, ing business community, vibrant to ensure quality public services the same school administrators and entertainment and shopping desti- for our residents. Our 10-member where I once served nations, a world class university, Board of Supervisors strives to as principal. I always employees face, to beautiful parks and a diverse popu- maintain positive community en- dreamed of coming lation of engaged residents. gagement, while strategically back to FCPS and it understand what is Whether you are a long time resi- planning for the future with land is an honor for me to dent or new to the county, I hope use and infrastructure decisions. have the opportunity happening “on the you’ll take some time to visit some Some recent Fairfax County ac- to lead this amazing of our most popular spots and enjoy what Fairfax complishments include updating many of our police school system. ground” so I can be County has to offer. policies, establishing a Diversion First program for I was a career better informed when Tysons Corner Center, Fair Oaks Mall, Reston Town people with mental illness who become involved with changer, after doing Center, Fairfax Corner, Springfield Town Center and law enforcement, and successfully extending volunteer work in making decisions. the Mosaic District are great places to shop, eat and Metrorail to Tysons and Reston. Phase 2 of Metro’s the schools, and be- Scott S. Brabrand, Ed.D., spend time with friends. For cultural destinations, Silver Line is currently under construction and will gan in FCPS as a so- George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Wolf Trap extend all the way to Dulles Airport and into Loudoun cial studies teacher Superintendent of Schools National Park for the Performing Arts and the Work- County. in 1994. I also served house Arts Center in Lorton are some of my favor- Fairfax County offers opportunity and quality ser- as an assistant principal at Equity: FCPS is a microcosm ites. For fresh air and exercise, I recommend our ex- vices for residents of all ages. People from all over Herndon High and an associate of the world with students and tensive network of trails, parks and RECenters. the globe have made Fairfax County their home, en- principal at Lake Braddock Sec- families who come from all While there are a lot of fun things to do in Fairfax riching our community with their diverse cultures ondary School before being backgrounds and cultures. We County, our community is notorious for our “work and entrepreneurship. In Fairfax County, we believe named principal at Fairfax High will ensure that all students hard, play hard” ethic. Time Magazine has described we must all do our part to set a positive tone of ac- School in 2005. In 2009, I was reach Portrait of a Graduate us as the epicenter of the Washington region’s job ceptance, inclusiveness and kindness. named the cluster assistant su- outcomes by addressing oppor- boom and one of the great economic success stories As chairman of the Board of Supervisors, I am perintendent for schools in the tunity, access and attainment of our time. Fairfax County is home to nine Fortune elected at-large by Fairfax County residents. My of- Hayfield, West Potomac and Mt. gaps. Every child, by name and 500 company headquarters, approximately 9,000 fice is here to serve you. If you have any questions or Vernon pyramids. need, can succeed with the tech businesses and over 116 million square feet of concerns, please email me at As your superintendent, I am proper support. office space. [email protected] or give my office a call making Fridays my school days. Effectiveness: We need to Fairfax County has one of the best public school at 703-324-2321. I hope you will sign up to receive I want to visit our schools to un- ensure that FCPS is being effec- systems nationwide with a graduation rate of nearly my monthly Bulova Byline newsletter that will keep derstand the work and the chal- tive and efficient. One step I am 93 percent. Fairfax County Public Schools is the third you up-to-date on what is happening in your new lenges our teachers, administra- taking is to narrow down our largest employer in Virginia and the 10th largest community. I also encourage you to visit tors and employees face, to un- strategic plan in order to focus school system in the country with more than 189,000 fairfaxcounty.gov and fxva.com to see what Fairfax derstand what is happening “on our efforts on achievable priori- students. After high school graduation, George Ma- County has to offer you and your family every sea- the ground” so I can be better ties that we can do well this son University and Northern Virginia Community Col- son and every day. Welcome to your new home. informed when making deci- year as a school division. We sions. will align our resources to these I am committed to following priorities. Striving To Make Democracy Work through on the work of my pre- Expectations: I want our The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area by holding candidate forums, so they can meet and decessor, Dr. Karen Garza, who employees to love kids. The per- (LWVFA) is a nonpartisan, volunteer organization ask questions of the candidates who are running for established Portrait of a Gradu- sonal connection that our stu- composed of men and women who are dedicated to office. It conducts studies of important community ate — the 21st century learning dents feel with their teachers making democracy work. Since it is nonpartisan, it issues, has monthly meetings during which members model that our system has em- and all of our employees is criti- does not support or endorse candidates. It registers discuss these issues, and uses education and advo- braced — that focuses on the cal to their success. I want our voters and provides them with unbiased information cacy to influence local public policy in the interest of skills necessary for our students employees to love teaching and about the voting process, issues of interest, and elec- the public. To learn more about this organization or to succeed in college and be- learning which I know will posi- tions. It encourages active participation of citizens to join, go to www.lwv-fairfax.org. yond. As a school division, we tively impact a child every day, are committed to achieving this and I want our employees to be goal for every student, in every professional in their work and Service for Seniors Who Want to Serve classroom, in every school. We role models for our students. RSVP is the region’s largest volunteer network for RSVP volunteers enjoy flexible schedules, free ac- can we make this vision happen All of the challenges we face people 55 and older, providing individualized sup- cident and liability insurance while serving, optional through … as a community and a country port to seniors seeking service opportunities in and mileage and meal reimbursement and are invited to Excellence: We need to can best be solved through pub- around Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City group projects and social gatherings with other RSVP make sure every student and lic education and FCPS can and of Alexandria. volunteers. family has an excellent experi- will lead the way. RSVP offers opportunities for volunteers includ- To sign up for an upcoming RSVP orientation email ence during their time with us. I wish all students, teachers, ing providing rides, support and meals to older neigh- Carly Hubicki at [email protected] or This also requires our employees and parents a very successful bors, assisting local veterans in need and helping call RSVP at 703-403- 5360. To learn more about to be fully invested in the impor- school year and I look forward prepare communities for disasters. RSVP also recruits RSVP, visit www.rsvpnova.org. tant work they do every day. to seeing you in your schools! volunteers for community events throughout the year.

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By Supervisor tion is Tysons, a bus- Catherine M. Hudgins tling new city with (D-Hunter Mill District) shopping and restau- rant area with a movie very good community theatre and a skating stems from those who rink in the winter. If Ework hard to make you’re feeling up for the community the exercise, drop in for best version of itself. From the an outdoor soccer game at recently youngest to oldest volunteers, to opened Southgate Community police officers and public officials, Center court or take a stroll the Hunter Mill District is full of through Lake Fairfax Park. citizens contributing to the com- The soon arrival of Phase II munity in order to make it the best Metro brings transit service to all place to live. As a member of the sides of Hunter Mill District. The Fairfax County Board of Supervi- District is most proud to be part sors (BOS), my job is to ensure the of one of the best public educa- wellbeing of the community tion systems in the country, includ- through listening and informing ing higher education opportunities constituents on what affects them at Northern Virginia Community in our community. In doing so, I College and Marymount Univer- strive to reflect the community sity. Spring, fall, winter or summer, voice in making policy, creating a there is always something to do in diverse, prosperous place with af- the Hunter Mill District. fordable housing and equal oppor- Opportunities for citizen in- tunity for all. The goal of the volvement are numerous, serving Hunter Mill District office is to keep on Boards, Authorities and Com- everyone in the know by provid- mission to the BOS or task force ing events for the public to become studies, internship placements at involved within the community: the Hunter Mill District office to First Wednesday sessions with the volunteering at events, or creating Supervisor at the Reston Regional art displays. You can even find Library or Vienna’s Patrick Henry meeting space by reserving the Library, to the Frying Pan Park con- North County Government Center cert series “Hunter Mill Melodies” community room for personal use and children event. at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ The Hunter Mill District has huntermill/communityroom.htm. something for everyone. It in- It is important to stay up to date cludes all unincorporated Reston, on the news and events occurring the northern portion of Tysons, the in the Hunter Mill District. Town of Vienna and the commu- Whether upcoming events and nities of Herndon and Oak Hill, news from the Supervisor, adviso- with top tier parks, trails, restau- ries, community updates or Snow rants, retailers, businesses and Alerts, subscribe to the monthly employment opportunities. One Hunter Mill District Newsletter can visit Frying Pan Park, a work- and get it all. ing farm since 1930, now home to If you have any questions or want farm animals, a carousel, nature to enroll for the newsletter, contact center, and tractor rides. A Metro [email protected] or ride from Wiehle-Metro East Sta- call 703-478-0283.

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How To Vote School Bonds on Ballot There is a $315 million public school bonds referendum on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. If approved by voters, the Fairfax County Public Schools’ current plans to use this bond Every year is election year in Virginia; money are to: ❖ Plan and/or construct two new elementary schools, one in Fairfax/Oakton area and another in the Northwest county area. mechanics and details of voting require ❖ Relocate one modular building ❖ Plan additions at three existing high schools to add capacity at Madison, Stuart and West attention to detail. Potomac. ❖ Plan and/or construct renovations of 10 elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools. oting early if you qualify is a good employer of the voter in the ordinary See www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/facilities-planning-future/2017-school-bond-referendum. choice. course of the employer’s business. V There are 19 valid reasons to Any registered voter who does not have Special Election vote absentee in Virginia, includ- one of the required forms of identification Aug. 29, 2017 Special Election, School Board At-Large ing working and commuting to and from can apply for a free Virginia Voter Photo All county polling places will be open on Aug. 29 to fill a vacancy for member, School Board home for 11 or more hours between 6 a.m. Identification from any general registrar’s At-Large for the remainder of the present term of office which expires Dec. 31, 2019. and 7 p.m. on Election Day. Check the Vir- office in the Commonwealth. Voters apply- In-Person Absentee voting is underway until Aug. 26 ❖ Aug 26: Final Day In-Person Absentee Voting ginia Department of Elections list to see if ing for the Virginia Voter Photo ID complete ❖ Aug 29: Absentee Ballot Return Deadline, 7 p.m. you are eligible: elections.virginia.gov/cast- the Virginia Voter Photo Identification Card Four candidates are on the ballot: ing-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.html Application, have their picture taken, and Chris S. Grisafe There are two ways to vote absentee, in- sign the digital signature pad. Once the Sandra D. Allen Karen A. Keys-Gamarra person and by mail. To do either, you should application is processed, the card will be Michael H. Owens first check your voter registration status to mailed directly to the voter. For more on the school board race, see www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2017/jul/ make sure it is up-to-date. Then you will A voter who does not bring an acceptable 31/low-turnout-high-stakes-special-election-school-bo/ need to apply for an absentee ballot. Note: photo ID to the polls will be offered a pro- If you vote absentee in-person you will fill visional ballot. out the application when you arrive at the in-person absentee location (see locations Provisional Ballot Process for ON THE BALLOT in Fairfax County: below). Voting absentee by mail? Read be- Voters Who Arrive Without ID low for the process of applying for your If you arrive at your polling place on Elec- Governor mail-in ballot. tion Day without an acceptable form of Ralph S. Northam (D) 42nd District You can now apply for an absentee ballot photo identification, don’t panic or give up. Edward W. “Ed” Gillespie (R) Kathy Tran (D) online with the state’s new Citizen Portal. You will be given the opportunity to vote a Clifford D. Hyra (L) Lolita Mancheno-Smoak (R) You will need your Social Security Number provisional ballot. After completing the pro- and information on your Virginia Driver’s visional ballot, the individual voting will be Lieutenant Governor 43rd District License to complete the application. Infor- given written instructions from the election Justin E. Fairfax (D) Mark Sickles (D) incumbent, unop- mation is also provided on how to apply if officials on how to submit a copy of his/her Jill H. Vogel (R) posed you do not have a driver’s license. identification so that his/her vote can be counted. Attorney General 44th District A voter will have until noon on the Fri- Mark R. Herring (D)* Paul Krizek (D) incumbent, unop- Virginia Voter ID day following the election to deliver a copy John D. Adams (R) posed Virginia has voter identification require- of the identification to the local electoral ments, plan to bring photo identification board or to appear in person to apply for a House of Delegates (100) (2-year 45th District with you to vote, whether that is absentee Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. Voters may term) Mark Levine (D) incumbent, unop- or on Election Day. submit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in- 34th District posed Among accepted ID: valid Virginia person submission, or through USPS or Kathleen Murphy (D) incumbent Driver’s License or Identification Card; commercial delivery service. Please note Cheryl Buford (R) 46th District valid Virginia DMV issued Veteran’s ID that the copy of the ID must be delivered to Charniele Herring (D) incumbent, card; valid U.S. Passport; other govern- the electoral board by noon on Friday, or 35th District unopposed ment-issued photo identification cards is- the provisional ballot cannot be counted. Mark Keam (D) incumbent, unop- sued by the U.S. Government, the Com- Also by noon on Friday following the elec- posed 47th District monwealth of Virginia, or a political sub- tion, the voter may appear in-person in the Patrick Hope (D) incumbent, unop- division of the Commonwealth; valid col- office of the general registrar, in the local- 36th District posed lege or university student photo identifi- ity in which the provisional ballot was cast, Ken Plum (D) incumbent, unopposed cation card from an institution of higher and apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. 48th District education located in Virginia; valid student At the completion of the application pro- 37th District Rip Sullivan (D) incumbent, unop- ID issued by a public school or private cess, the voter may request a Temporary David Bulova (D) incumbent, unop- posed school in Virginia displaying a photo; em- Identification Document. This document posed ployee identification card containing a may be provided to the electoral board to 49th District photograph of the voter and issued by an suffice the identification requirement. 38th District Alfonso Lopez (D) incumbent Kay Kory (D) incumbent Adam Roosevelt (R) Paul Haring (R) General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7 53rd District On Election Day Polls are open from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. 39th District Marcus Simon (D) incumbent a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 7. ❖ Vote early (in-person absentee ballot Vivian Watts (D) incumbent, unop- Mike Case (I) To determine whether eligible and by appearing in person by 5 p.m. Satur- posed registered to vote in this election, visit the day, Nov. 4. 67th District Virginia Department of Elections website For more information on voting in 40th District Karrie Delaney (D) at elections.virginia.gov/ or call Fairfax Fairfax County: Donte Tanner (D) Jim LeMunyon (R) incumbent Elections office at 703-222-0776. Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY Tim Hugo (R) incumbent To vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6 a.m.-7 711 86th District p.m. (General Election) Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725 41st District Jennifer Boysko (D) incumbent ❖ Register/update address by: Monday, Email: [email protected] Eileen Filler-Corn (D) incumbent, Linda Schultz (R) Oct. 16. Election Officer Info: 703-324-4735, unopposed ❖ Request absentee ballot by mail by: 5 TTY 711 8 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Delegate Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum The Best Things About Living in Vienna Your Elected Representative to the Virginia House of Delegates, 36th District By Andrea Worker tive Ayr County in Scotland, and Ayr Hill became The Connection the name of the area. The Hendricks family of Vienna, N.Y., moved into bout 16,500 people call the 4.4 square the area almost 100 years later and as they became miles of the Town of Vienna their home, influential landowners, eventually succeeded in Aaccording to the most recent U.S. census changing the name Ayr Hill into Vienna. figures. Add in the Vienna zip codes out- Lots of things have changed in and about Vienna side the actual boundaries of the Town, and you have over those many years, but talking to its residents, quite a few more folks who can say, “I live in Vienna.” there is one constant – many of the people who live In 1754, the first house was built in Vienna by Col. there love that their hometown holds tight to its Charles Broadwater. In 1767, Broadwater’s son-in- small-town roots and attitudes. law built a home and named it Ayr Hill after his na- “What are the best things about living in Vienna?”

Sean Finn, owner Nancy Moats, volun- Finn’s Pool and Spa teer with Historic Service. Started in Vienna, Inc. Resident Vienna, took a 12- of Vienna for 34 year Centreville years. residency, before “I love all the history. We returning for a total live in an historic home from the 1890s. The owner was a of 37 years in Town Clerk, had a sawmill, Vienna. and became a Mason. I appre- “I grew up in Vienna and ciate the history of people who thought it was great place to grow up. I am still friends with had to do for themselves. Liv- kids that I played with on my street. I have a daughter now ing within the town, it’s great to be able to walk to so many I am honored to serve you in the state legislature and am and hope she has as many fond memories of growing up in places and activities. It’s also great to be so close to D.C. and always here for your questions, requests, suggestions, the things to see and do and experience there.” Vienna as I do.” DQGFRQFHUQV,I\RXQHHGDVVLVWDQFHFDOOP\RI¿FHDW Photos by Andrea Worker/The Connection 703.758.9733; write me at 2073 Cobblestone Lane, Reston, VA 20191-4039; or send email to [email protected].

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Gloria T. Runyon, Retired D.C. school principal. Board Member, Historic Vienna, Inc. Has lived in Vienna “all my life, except being born in the District because they had a hospi- tal.” Ruynon’s family has owned a home in Vienna, almost as long as there has been a settlement. The Oskuie family — Lauren, Jackson, Cosmo the dog, “My family goes back to the late 1700s and dad Chris. Chris is in sales and marketing. Native of and family members just keep buying the same house from each other. There is a Vienna, resident for 40 years. real community feeling here. People are “What’s best? Walking to everything,” said Chris, “and the great com- nice to each other, and they were even munity atmosphere like this event tonight. [Chillin’ on Church Street] during times of segregation. There are so You pay a premium to live here, but it’s worth it.” Lauren likes how many things to do here, I love living so near the Community Center and being easy it is to get together with friends and find things to do. “And there’s able to enjoy so many local activities. We lots of good food around.” Jackson agreed that there was “lots to do.” keep our small-town ambience.” Cosmo declined to comment.

Laurie DiRocco, Mayor of Vienna, resident Brian Feeney, in education. for 22 years. Resident for 18 years. “I could go on forever answering this question! But a few “I enjoy the activities and things to do, community parties like things best about living in Vienna is that we have a history ‘Chillin’ on Church Street,’ the quality of life here. It’s a conve- that is still part of our current lives in the community today. nient place to live, with access to the Metro and Dulles Airport.” I love the Town Green, the concerts, the many activities and ways we connect with and take care of each other.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 9 Newcomers & Community Guide

August 2017 Fairfax Family Golf Month. At Oak Marr Golf Complex is located at 3136 Jermantown Road, Oakton. In August, parents pay for their 9-hole round of golf and accompanying children and teens (ages 8-17) will receive a round at no charge. This is also good at Jefferson District Golf Course is located at 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church, and Pinecrest Golf Course, 6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf for more.

TUESDAY/AUG. 29 Dance Open House. 4-6 p.m. at Cuppett Performing Arts Center, 135 Park St, SE. Beginner through pre- professional dance classes in ballet, The Singing Princesses of tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, Vienna posed for photos acro and musical theatre. Visit with children and painted CuppettPAC.com or call 703-938- 9019. little faces at no charge Toastmasters Humormill Club. 6-8 during ViVa! Vienna! 2016. p.m. in the McLean Bible Church, Ground Floor Community Room, 8925 Leesburg Pike. Humor and Easter Fun. Date TBA. 10a.m. improv help develop spontaneity and Freeman House, 131 Church St. S. speaking skills. Experience laughter Enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny and a speech contest. Visit and a spring craft. Activities are for humormillclub.toastmastersclubs.org children 12 and younger. Call 703- for more. 938- 5187 or visit www.viennava.gov. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 30 Back-to-School Quote-Along ViVa! Vienna! APRIL 21-28 Movie. 7 p.m. at the Old Firehouse, Historic Garden Week. Visit 1440 Chain Bridge Road. The Alden Taking place each year over Memorial Day weekend, ViVa! Vienna! continues as one of www.vagardenweek.org/ begins a series of quote-along movies Vienna’s most-anticipated seasonal events. with a back-to-school viewing of “Mean Girls,” Tina Fey’s 2004 high- SATURDAY/MAY 19 school comedy. Call 571-296-8385 or McLean Day. 11a.m-5p.m. Lewinsville visit www.mcleancenter.org. Virginia Indian Festival. Riverbend 744-9365 or email 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. In Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road, Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great [email protected]. the fall, warm yourself by the fires McLean. Admission: Free. Bring the Falls. 10 a.m. The festival includes and enjoy the splendor of autumn family and enjoy McLean’s biggest eight American Indian tribes from with crisp local apples, warm savory annual event. This event draws September 2017 Virginia including the Rappahannock SUNDAY/SEPT. 24 meat pies and hearty breads. Let approximately 11,000+ patrons dancers and drummers. Enjoy hands Teddy Bear 5K and 1K. 2-6 p.m. at Market Fair entertainers, tradesmen, throughout the day. Vote for your SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 2-3 on activities and live demonstrations Pimmit Hills Park, 7230 Idylwood and the militia amuse and educate favorite MCC candidate, enjoy live 24th Annual Middle Eastern Food including American Indian Road. All proceeds from this event go you. Visit 2017.1771.org/marketfair/ entertainment, exhibitors, sponsors, Festival. Holy Transfiguration storytelling, shooting bow and to Falls Church-McLean Children’s food trucks, large and small carnival arrows, throwing spears and making Center. Visit potomac.enmotive.com/ rides, amusements, games, balloon Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 8501 WEDNESDAY/OCT. 25 Lewinsville Road, McLean. Saturday: stone tools. Assist in building a events for more. animals, a tennis clinic and more. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday: noon – 6 dugout canoe and visit the 71st Annual Vienna Halloween Visit www.mcleancenter.org/special- p.m. Partake of Shawarma, Chicken marketplace of American Indian Parade. 7 p.m. Maple Avenue, events for more. Kebabs, Falafel, Fattoush, Hummus, crafts, pottery and jewelry. Tickets: October 2017 Vienna. Visit www.viennava.gov. $7-$9. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ and Stuffed Grape Leaves, or any SATURDAY-MONDAY/MAY 26-28 number of other delicious menu parks/riverbend-park/ SATURDAY/OCT. 1 Movies on the Green. choices, including a Roast Lamb Beauty and the McLean Project for the Arts November 2017 ViVa! Vienna! A family and community Beast (Live action version). 7:30 p.m. Dinner served on Saturday from 6-9 ArtFest. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. McLean oriented celebration of Memorial Day Come join us on the Village Green, and all day on Sunday. Then relax Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison TUESDAY/NOV. 7 and the greater Vienna Community on these Saturday evenings, to enjoy with a cup of coffee and mouth- Blvd., McLean, VA 22102. The park is Election Day. General Election and spirit. Visit vivavienna.org. a free movie and popcorn courtesy of watering pastry. Join in the Debke transformed into a lively landscape of Special Elections. Visit our sponsors. Blankets, chairs and dance, participate in a game of mini art galleries showcasing and www.elections.virginia.gov/voter- picnics are all welcome for a family- FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 8-10 backgammon or chess, visit the offering for sale the work of outreach/upcoming-elections.html friendly evening of movies under the Celebrate Fairfax! Northern Virginia’s vendors, or take a tour of the church. acclaimed artists from the Mid- stars! Visit largest annual three-day festival and Rain or shine. Admission and parking Atlantic region. Visit www.celebrategreatfalls.org/movies- community-wide celebration at the are free. Call 703-734-9566 or visit www.mpaart.org MONDAY/NOV. 27 on- the-green/ Fairfax County Government Center, middleeasternfoodfestival.com/ Church Street Holiday Stroll. 6-9 12000 Government Center Parkway, festival/ SATURDAY/OCT. 7 p.m. Ring in the holiday season at Fairfax. Visit celebratefairfax.com/ or Stuff the Truck Food Drive. 9 a.m.-4 this fun annual event along Church SEPT. 9-20 call 703-324- 3247. p.m. at Safeway, 9881 Georgetown Street in Vienna. After his arrival at SEPT. 7-9 Northern Virginia Senior Pike, Great Falls. Benefit for 6:15 p.m. on a fire truck, Santa will Olympics. Various venues around Quarterly Book Sale. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Committee for Helping Others (CHO) greet children at the historic Freeman WEDNESDAY/JULY 4 Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Northern Virginia. Events include and Artemis House to provide Store and Museum and help the July Fourth Festival & Fireworks. Tysons Library, 7700 and 7704 badminton, volleyball, bocce, emergency food aid to those in need mayor light the holiday tree at 6:20 Fireworks begin at dark Leesburg Pike. Large selection of miniature golf, and many more. The in Vienna, Oakton, Dunn Loring and p.m. Various local musical groups (approximately 9:30 p.m.) Spend the books and media for all ages and basic registration fee is $13. A fee of Merrifield. Artemis House is Fairfax perform throughout the evening. For evening with the Town of Vienna interests. Visit $1 is required for each event. County’s only 24-hour emergency more information, call Historic celebrating America’s independence. [email protected] or Additional fees may apply. Visit shelter for victims of domestic and Vienna Inc. at 703-938- 5187 or visit Music, food, and, of course, 703-338-3307 for more. nvso.us/ for more. sexual violence, stalking and human www.viennava.gov. spectacular fireworks! Check back to trafficking. Sponsored by The Church this page later or the Summer 2018 of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints SATURDAY/SEPT. 9 FRIDAY/SEPT. 15 parks and rec brochure for more and the Great Falls Baha’is as part of SUNDAY/DEC. 3 Chillin’ on Church details: www.viennava.gov. Food for Others Tysons 5k and . 6:30 p.m. at the regional Day to Serve initiative. Washington Symphonic Brass: Fun Run. 8a.m. Food For Others is Church St., Vienna. Water games, Visit www.daytoserve.org/ for more. Home for the Holidays Chump Change band playing rock. an important part of Northern Oktoberfest. 11a.m.-7 p.m. Historic Chamber Music at the Barns. EARLY AUGUST Virginia’s safety net for those needing Visit www.viennava.gov or call 703- Church Street. Enjoy a traditional 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. 3p.m. The VietFest. The Plaza at Tysons Corner food when an emergency strikes and 255-6360. Oktoberfest Festival with drinks, WSB promises a resounding 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. for the growing number of working food, entertainment, and games for celebration of the holiday season. Entrance to festival is free. Featuring poor who are unable to make ends SATURDAY/SEPT. 16 families. Visit Tickets: $45. Visit www.wolftrap.org. meet and need to supplement their www.viennaoktoberfest.org/ services, exhibits, and food. Events inadequate food supplies. McLean Fall Community Garage include Miss VietFest Pageant, Mister Registration: $35 through Sept. 7 at Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1420 Beverly 2018 VietFest and VietFest’s Got Talent. 8 p.m. $40 during packet pick up and Road, McLean, behind Staybridge SATURDAY-SUNDAY/ OCT. 21-22 Animals are net permitted (except for Suites Hotel. Admission is free. The service animals). Visit on race day. Visit Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 SPRING 2018 www.foodforothers.org/5k/ deadline to apply is Wednesday, Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at www.vietfest.com/ Sept. 13, or until sold out. Call 703- Old Fashioned Easter Egg Roll and 10 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Guide For a free digi- tal subscription to one or all of the 15 Connection Newspapers, go to www.connect ionnewspapers. com/subscribe Be the first to know – get your paper before it hits the press. Complete digital replica of the print edition, including photos and ads, deliv- ered weekly to your e-mail The old Freeman Store preserves the history of Vienna and serves as a box. gathering place even today. Questions? E-mail: Postcards from Vienna goinggreen@ connection newspapers.com

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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts offers performances and musical education year-round. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 11 Community Guide Area Interstates Have Toll Options Latest addition, 395 Express Lanes, are scheduled to be opened in 2019.

By Mike Salmon

he introduction of the “express lanes,” on area highways have made tolls common- Tplace for anyone driving in the Northern Virginia area. These lanes on I-95, I-495, and I-395 are outfitted with overhead sensors instead of booths, and everything is done with the E-Z Pass or the E-Z Pass Flex which has a feature for high occupancy vehicles (HOV) to avoid the tolls by carpooling. The variable toll amount is calculated by traffic levels at that time, and this price is reflected on the overhead digital signs. On I-495, commonly known as the Capital Beltway, the 495 Express Lanes stretch 11 miles from Spring- field in the south to a point just past the Dulles Toll Road in the McLean area. These are two lanes in each direction that are in operation 24-hours a day. The 95 Express Lanes stretch 29 miles from Alex- andria inside the beltway, south to Route 610 in Stafford County. These lanes are “reversible,” mean- ing they are heading northbound in the morning, and southbound in the afternoon and evenings dur- ing the week, and almost entirely southbound on the weekend. The 395 Express Lanes are a continuation of these Visit These Houses of Worship lanes inside the beltway, ending at the Potomac River. This project is just getting underway, and are sched- uled to be opened in 2019. For now, the northern FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA stretch of HOV lanes is still operating under the old rules, that requires a minimum of three passengers Photo by Mike Salmon 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW during rush hours, and open to anyone during non- This toll gantry in Arlington is not in use VIENNA, VA 22180 rush hours. yet, and is currently being tested. 703-938-8525 In December this year, I-66 inside the beltway, from email: [email protected] Arlington to Falls Church, will be a tolled facility but www.fbcv.org only on the eastbound lanes in the morning and On I-66 outside the beltway, officials are building westbound lanes in the afternoons. It will be toll- one lane in each direction for 22 miles from Vienna SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 10:00 AM free for vehicles with at least two passengers for now, to Gainesville, and there will be two express lanes CHRISTIAN LEARNING ACADEMY (SUN.) 9:00AM-9:45AM but that HOV requirement will change to HOV-3 in a on each side, similar to I-495. This project, priced at MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM few years when the I-66 express lanes outside the $2.3 billion, is expected to be done in 2022. beltway open in 2022. In addition, the Virginia De- The Dulles Access Road and the Dulles Greenway To Highlight Your Faith Community, call Don at 703-778-9420 partment of Transportation is adding an additional are toll facilities also but the access road still takes lane on the eastbound side only, from the Dulles change as well as the E-Z Pass, and neither road has Access Road to Fairfax Drive, a distance of four miles. an HOV exception.

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Viewpoints Photos by Colin Stoecker What is the best part about living in Vienna? The Connection Deborah Susan Kennedy, Scanlon, a retired, runs Vienna Artspeaks, a resident for Vienna resi- three years, dent and lived member of abroad in the Vienna La Paz Arts Society Bolivia for “This is a pre- three years cious town that with her we get to live in. husband I take pictures who is in around here a lot, the Foreign of the inside of a Service lot of the little shops. I never want to leave. The town “Vienna’s got a charming old town. I love coming has really focused on being a town with the Vienna down Church Street. There’s the small town feel Arts Society, Chilling on Church, and the Viva! Vienna! where it’s still a big city with a close-knit commu- events. These are the types of things that a small town nity. When you lived abroad it’s nice to come back would do. We have a place where we belong!” to a close-knit community. I still keep in touch with people overseas through Facebook.” Chris Marren, Kayniee a Vienna A’hearn and resident for her chil- three years, dren and his Gabriel, 5, daughter and Elaine, Ainsley, 8, 7, have were learning lived in how to ride Vienna for bikes on one year Friday after- “We moved noon here from Cali- “I love the fornia for small town feel work. Vienna close to the big has a small city. We used to live in Charlotte and then Atlanta in town feel, it’s very walkable, with a great sense of a subdivision but there everything was downtown. I history and community. I enjoy the proximity to like how close we are to Tysons Corner. This is our Washington, D.C. This is really a prime location with first year living close into the city limits and we are access to freeways. It’s a good spot and there’s lots walking distance to downtown Vienna. My oldest of fun things for the kids to do.” daughter is 8 years old, so we are just getting into all — Colin Stoecker the camps and the small community feel!” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 13 Classified WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM To Advertise in This Paper, Call by Monday 11:00 am 703-778-9411

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But given that my life is at stake, how Vienna, organized in 1969 by a group of can a suggestion’s incompatibility with my per- churches and individuals in the Dunn Loring, sonality matter? We’re talking life versus pre- Merrifield, Oakton, Vienna community to mature death here; not sit-down Italian versus provide simple, loving charity to those in need. take-out Chinese. And though food certainly Last year 450 children had a special Christmas matters, it is of course to no comparison to liv- through the annual Christmas Store. 703-281- ing versus dying. Still, I don’t always say “yes.” 7614, www.cho-va.com Alfredo’s Construction Company, Inc. This is the yin and yang of my life and ❖ Northern Virginia Family Service. Just $50 probably the lives of many other survivors of provides a complete holiday meal to a family of •Concrete Driveways serious/terminal-type diseases. I want to feel four. Donate at give.nvfs.org/holidaydonation or •Patios •Sidewalks like I’m winning. But I’m deathly afraid of via check payable to “NVFS” with “Operation •Stone •Brick losing. Turkey” on the memo line, or send grocery store Moreover, I want to live my life as normally Phone: gift cards. Northern Virginia Family Service, as possible, but not if it has adverse conse- attn: Holiday Initiatives, 10455 White Granite, VA: (703) 698-0060 • MD: (301) 316-1603 quence. And how would I know anyway? Drive, Suite 100, Oakton, VA 22124. www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com Symptoms can be misleading and scans are quarterly. And though I remain positive about ❖ Second Story — Abused and Homeless Children’s Refuge, 2100 Gallows Road, Vienna, my very negative circumstances, occasionally VA 22182, 703-506-9191. Second Story An expert is someone the reality of those circumstances interfere with (formerly Alternative House) provides shelter who knows some of the worst mis- that normalcy. When that happens, I usually and services for homeless, runaway or abused takes that can be made in his subject put pen to paper and try to write myself out of teenagers, unaccompanied youth, and young and how to avoid them. it. mothers and their children. Requests for food -Werner Heisenberg Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for and clothing are up more than 50 percent. The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. second-story.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 15 Newcomers & Community Guide

In April, the sprouts soaked The strawberries were the To cut costs, some of the up the spring sunshine first to be caged for In July, tomatoes appeared, In late August, the toma- plants were raised from before being transplanted varmint protection, and the although this first batch toes were BLT sandwich- seeds. to the garden in May. first to be eaten. was eaten by something. bound. Learning, Sweating, and Reaping What You Sow

By Mike Salmon Vernon that would soon be my home away The Connection from home for the duration of the summer. In January, the plot was nothing but weeds t looked easy when I leaned over the and grass that was about 3 feet tall. After Ifence of a local community garden last hours of hacking away, I discovered that year, mentally planning my own gar- there were six beds underneath that would den with several types of tomatoes, corn, be perfect for my plan. I read books, beans and a couple of cucumber vines over- watched videos on YouTube, talked with whelming the fence, weighted down with other gardeners and came up with a loose “cukes,” that would soon be in plan that wouldn’t cost me too much. In My my salad. The unseen battle March came around, and I researched the Own with weeds, bugs, a family of planting process that began with soaking groundhogs and other furry seeds in wet paper towels, putting them in Words creatures that munch plants a pitch black closet for a few weeks, then down to the nub are part of the to empty egg cartons and biodegradable deal too, but didn’t dampen the spirit of my pots, and then to the garden. May 1 is the community garden. My first year this year preferred date for the freeze line, and off I will be a learning experience for next year’s went with my shovel and seedlings. Disap- garden, and years after that. pointment set in later in May when I dis- The Fairfax covered my corn Photos by Mike Salmon County community stalks nibbled off to From the community garden at Grist Mill Park in the Mount Vernon area, gardens are avail- Fairfax County Park the dirt, and the same the barn creates a farming atmosphere. able through the with my zucchini, park service for Garden Plot Locations sunflowers and 20 to- $125 a year. On the Baron Cameron, 11300 Baron Cameron Ave., matoes that were still birds that were tough to defend against. The This fall, when the tomatoes are dried and county website, I Reston – 32 plots Broyhill Crest Park, 7128 Murray Lane, green. Chatter strawberries were the first to get picked for shriveled, and the weeds have died down, read the long list of Annandale – 15 plots around the garden us to eat, followed by a few blueberries, and next year’s plan will come together and the rules for this project, Eakin Community Park, 8515 Tobin Road, pointed the blame at then tomatoes. The peppers, which I had work will start all over again. I can hardly and then found a Fairfax – 20 plots Franconia Park, 6432 Bowie Drive, Springfield – the family of ground- grown from seed, along with the cucum- wait. plot that is relatively 86 plots hogs that lived in the bers, didn’t come until later in August, but close to my house George Mason Park, 9700 Braddock Road, barn. So out came the were good to eat as well. The two beds that To get your own garden, go to the Fairfax and got on the wait- Fairfax – 46 plots Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial chicken wire and went without plants became a mass of County website, (www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ing list for one to be Highway, Alexandria – 45 plots soon every plant left weeds in a matter of weeks, and it was soon parks/greenspring/plots.htm), find a location available. I was fi- Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road, had a cage over it. discovered that a layer of newspaper with near your residence and get on the waiting nally matched up McLean – 142 plots Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna – During the sum- mulch on top was a good way to fight the list. Similar to the whole gardening experi- with a 20x30 foot 128 plots mer, I watched the weeds, although some in the garden did use ence, this takes patience as well, and then a plot in the Grist Mill Bo White Gardens (Pine Ridge Park), 3401 weather, the holes in weed killer, a practice frowned on by the certain level of commitment when taking over Park near Mount Woodburn Road, Annandale – 156 plots the fence, and the die hard gardeners. a plot.

When first taking over Plot 29 at the Grist Mill Under the weeds, there were raised beds. This community garden continues to thrive into Park community garden, the weeds ruled. late summer. 16 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com