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Photos by Carlyn Kranking/The Connection Six-year-old Stephen Hayes interacts with the goats at the People line up to purchase food at the Middle Eastern Food Festival. petting zoo area. Church holds 25th annual Celebrating Culture and Faith Middle Eastern Food Festival. By Carlyn Kranking The Connection

hen Falls Church resident Donna Haseley’s son was Wyoung, they used to go to a Greek festival at a local Greek Orthodox church. So when she heard about last weekend’s Middle Eastern Food Festival, she thought it was a good idea. “My son just went to college a couple days ago, and I was a little sad,” said Haseley, who attended the festival with her friend. “My friend said she was coming, so I said, Eight-year-old Evie Hayes enjoyed Dimitrios Komninos sold olive oil Dabke dancers at the Middle East- ‘What a wonderful way to spend a day.’” the balloons. at the festival. ern Food Festival. Cars filled the parking lot at Holy Trans- figuration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church and spread up and down nearby neighbor- Lebanese Nonprofit hood streets as thousands of people gath- ered to enjoy the church’s 25th annual Spreads Awareness Middle Eastern Food Festival. The festival offered authentic Middle Eastern food in- About Diabetes cluding kibbeh, falafel, fattoush, hummus Jackie Maalouf, Ph.D., traveled to the and roasted lamb, and had kids activities, United States from Beirut, Lebanon to at- church tours and dabke dancing. tend the Middle Eastern Food Festival and Church volunteers worked tirelessly talk about the nonprofit she founded, which throughout the summer to make the food is in the process of being registered in the sold at the festival, including about 25,000 United States. Dr. Maalouf founded the or- sweets like baklawa, maamoul, namoura, ganization DiaLeb with her daughter, Sylvie, ghraybeh and more. after she was diagnosed with diabetes. “It is really about showing hospitality to “Sylvie got diagnosed at an unconven- our neighbors, to our friends and to people tional age. She was 24 when she got diag- who just want to learn a little bit about who nosed,” Dr. Maalouf said. “It was definitely we are,” Protodeacon David Barooty said. a shock.” “We pride ourselves on this love of Christ DiaLeb spreads awareness of diabetes and and love of one another that we then want helps support people who have been re- to share with everyone that comes in.” cently diagnosed through summer camps, Attendees of the festival feel this hospi- support groups and educational sessions. tality from members of the church. Barooty Four-year-old Rafay Saleem, seven-year-old Jahanara Saleem, and three- At the food festival, Dr. Maalouf sought said that guests will often comment on how year-old Zara Hasan at the food festival. to spread information to attendees about welcoming the parish is, and festival at- diabetes and DiaLeb, whether or not they tendee Hindy Mokhiber of Great Falls no- The festival is a yearly tradition that mem- festival publicity chair. “It’s a sense of ac- were of Lebanese background. ticed it as well. bers of the parish take great pride in. complishment that we’ve all done some- “Diabetes does not recognize a national- “We just love to come, because there’s a “To me, it is just so heartwarming to see thing really amazing together that’s going ity or a religion or anything,” Dr. Maalouf lot of love in this church and at this festi- it all come together and to see the pride of to benefit the church, but that’s also going said. “I think overall it was very productive val,” Mokhiber said. “The food is fantastic, all the parishioners who are here to wel- to introduce our parish to the greater Wash- and positive for us, being here, and I think and the people are wonderful.” come our guests,” said Sonia McCormick, ington community.” I would definitely do it another time.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2018 ❖ 3 Opinion Vienna & Oakton

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Letters to the Editor David Griffin voting citizens, it is our duty to pay Trump - as “the one true leader. follows him down the rat-hole of Marketing Assistant Working with attention. That means comparing After eight years of tyranny, we fi- know-nothingism. Despite her lack 703-778-9431 Better Angels information from quality news nally see a difference.” of expertise in foreign policy, she [email protected] sources with different leanings; Henry Kissinger did not say that, states in her May 8, 2018 press Classified & Employment To the Editor: recognizing opinions as different ever. That quote was an editorial release that the Joint Comprehen- Advertising Wow, I just read Mary from facts; assessing the expertise statement by the author of an ar- sive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is 703-778-9431 Donaldson’s inflammatory and in- and stature of the declarant; and ticle published in The Patriot Post “misguided,” ostensibly because it correct letter (“Wake-up Election,” logically analyzing what is pre- and Liberty One News, two right- doesn’t solve all Middle East prob- Editor & Publisher Connection, Aug. 29-Sept. 4, sented. leaning websites. Discovering this lems in one fell swoop. The JCPOA Mary Kimm 2018) referencing Secretary Bias is too easy. Here’s a test. was as simple as typing “Kissinger” is an historical nuclear nonprolif- [email protected] Kissinger’s remarks made in a Dec. State our complaints about an of- + “one true leader” into a search eration agreement, nothing more, @MaryKimm 18, 2016 appearance on Face the fice holder or candidate; then re- engine: multiple sites popped up nothing less. Nation. One can find a link to the direct them at someone from the labeling the quote as false. After forty years of distrust, the Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon actual video of the program. In this opposite party and see how judg- Spreading fake news drags down JCPOA was a first-step confidence 703-549-0004 interview, that took place before ments shift. Let’s start working civil discourse, and in an age of builder between Iran and the rest [email protected] Trump took office, Kissinger does with our better angels. We have a electronic communication, avoid- of the world. With JCPOA as the say, “Trump is a phenomenon that great and blessed commonality to ing it is one of the responsibilities cornerstone, professional diplo- Editor in Chief foreign countries haven’t seen,” share: we are . of good citizenship. The News Lit- mats could have worked with re- Steven Mauren Managing Editor and hypothesizes that he could eracy Project has excellent tools to form-minded Iranians to reduce Kemal Kurspahic become “a very considerable presi- Eileen Curtis make all of us better, more discern- their missile program and find Art/Design: dent.” He does not say, as Ms. Great Falls ing consumers of news. I urge Ms peaceful solutions in Gaza, Syria Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Donaldson asserts, “He is the one Donaldson - and passionate parti- and Yemen. Ali Khaligh true leader. After eight years of sans of every stripe - to visit Congresswoman Comstock Production Manager: Geovani Flores tyranny, we finally see a differ- Fact-checking a www.newslit.org to learn more. claims to be bipartisan, however ence.” she didn’t consult with Rep. Gerry I might add that the word “tyr- Letter Karen E. Akers Connolly (D-11), a member of the CIRCULATION anny” describes egregious actions To the Editor: Vienna House Foreign Affairs Committee. [email protected] of leaders with no ethical base While I understand that you are In his June 13, 2018 statement, and, regardless of one’s politics, not responsible for ensuring the Congressman Connolly stated that does not apply to any of our past accuracy of letters from readers, I Misguided Trump’s abrogation of the JCPOA presidents. felt compelled to offer a fact-check increases the probability of a Please, could we check our to Mary Donaldson’s letter Decision nuclear Iran with the Saudis soon sources before ramping up invec- (“Wake-Up Election,” published in To the Editor: joining the club. tive? Better yet, could we elimi- the August 29-September 4 Con- Congresswoman Barbara nate invective and stick with facts, nection). In it, she quotes Henry Comstock (R-10) parrots President Greg Brandon wherever they may lead us. As Kissinger - referring to President Trump’s Iran deal posturing and McLean

4 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Back to School What’s New, Exciting In Area Schools Principal’s Back-to-School Report In the first week of the new school year, year? The Connection has asked the area school 2 - What would be your, one-sentence, principals to respond to three questions: message to parents, community? 1 - What are the most exciting develop- 3 - Any upcoming events, activities? ments in your school in the new school Here are their responses.

Yusef Azimi, Principal, Thoreau Middle School: 1 - We have welcomed 250+ additional students to Thoreau this year as a result of a boundary change designed to relieve Luther Jackson’s overcrowded student population. I am thrilled to have all of our new students join the Thoreau community. This comes on the heels of the completion of a multi-year reno- vation and expansion which has left us with a beautiful new school for our 1,200+ students now. 2 - There is not a day that does not go by where either a student, employee, parent, or community member tells me the positive experience and sentiments he/she feels about Thoreau Yusef Azimi and that is a direct result of our staff, students and parents work- ing together to create this remarkable environment. 3 - I encourage our parents/guardians to please come meet our wonderful teachers and staff at Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. I am looking forward to our supportive parents meeting our dedicated teachers.

Ron James, Principal, Kilmer Middle School 1 - We are integrating more intentional technology use into our everyday activities. For example, teachers are using Flipgrid to introduce a little about themselves to their students. We have an added focus on student recognition and reinforce- ment of positive behavior. As a school we are taking a proactive approach to reach students to help them become successful here at school through our P2 program. We are growing our teams and community by adding in more team based activities. 2 - The development of an additional outdoor learning space Ron James to maximize learning while meeting the needs of all students 3 - Kilmer Middle School is pleased to announce its sixth An- nual Kilmer Community Night to be held on Monday, Sept. 17, from 4-6 p.m. This exciting event is open to KMS students and their families. The Kilmer After School Program is hosting an activities open house with learning opportunities for both stu- dents and parents. Information booths and presentations are hosted by Fairfax County Neighborhood & Community Services as well as local program vendors. The goal is to develop rela- tionships and foster connections through engagement by shar- ing a number of resources and activities available not only at Kilmer Middle but within the community. This event is a part of the Afterschool Alliance’s Lights on Afterschool initiative to shine light on the importance and impact of purposeful, targeted and engaging after school programming. During the 2017-18 school year an estimated 1,130 students stayed after school at least once at Kilmer alone. Aligned with FCPS’ Portrait of a Graduate, KMS activities also seek to address needs identified in the Fairfax County Youth Survey.

John Carmichael. Principal, Vienna Elementary: 1 - We are looking forward to implementing classroom yoga and mindfulness into each day to help relieve stress and anxi- ety. 2 - Encourage the students to be curious, love learning, and display kindness everyday. 3 - Back to School Night is on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m.

John Carmichael www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2018 ❖ 5 Wellbeing Aiming for Long-Term Fitness

Emma Warner, 72, meets her trainer at a Mont- Study shows physical gomery County Recreation Center gym twice a week. Together they perform a combination of exercises declines can be detected aimed at improving her strength, balance, endur- ance and flexibility. as early as age 50. “We stretch and do yoga poses, sometimes we speed walk outside and I also do exercises with two By Marilyn Campbell or three pound dumbbells,” she said. “But my mother is 98 and is in pretty good health, so I figure I have ’ve been doing it since before I retired,” good genes. I just need to work on fitness to main- said Rich White, a former accountant who tain.” “I lives in Alexandria. “It’s easier to get up As people age, change and decline is inevitable, and get it out of the way so I don’t miss but the rate and severity can vary based on genetics it. Both of my parents died prematurely of heart at- and the level of activity in one’s lifestyle. Regular tacks. That’s when I decided to start running to get exercise can have a profound effect on the way in in shape. Eventually that turned into a habit of daily which one ages. strength and aerobic exercise.” “People have their actual age, which they can’t do White’s assumptions about preserving his physical anything about, and their biological age,” said Mar- health are underscored by a re- tin. “Someone could be 40 port from the Center for the years old, live a very inactive Study of Aging and Human De- “Our research lifestyle and not eat very well, velopment at Duke University which may cause them to be School of Medicine which found reinforces a life-span closer to 60 in terms of their that physical decline begins biological age. And vice versa, when people are in their 50s, approach to someone who is 60 could be much earlier than people might very active and eat a healthy notice or expect. maintaining physical diet and feel like they are The study looked at 775 adults much younger, perhaps a bio- ranging in age from 30 to 90 to ability — don’t wait logical age closer to mid-40s.” assess changes in fitness abilities Fitness instructor Amy like endurance, balance, speed until you are 80 years Traum has clients who run the and strength. Researchers found old and cannot get out age gamut from college stu- that exercise efforts must begin dents to retirees, but her before the age of 50 in order to of a chair.” overarching advice to getting help halt the decline and main- in shape is similar. “Everyone tain mobility and independence — Katherine S. Hall, Ph.D. needs a well-rounded exercise longer in life. program that includes stretch- “Our research reinforces a life- ing, balance exercises, span approach to maintaining physical ability — strength and cardio,” she said. “I always begin and don’t wait until you are 80 years old and cannot get end classes with stretching and I try to add strength out of a chair,” said lead author Katherine S. Hall, and balance elements like a weighted deadlift.” Ph.D. in releasing the study. Those new or newly returning to exercise should By having participants stand on one leg for 60 sec- start slowly and gradually, says Traum. “It sounds onds to measure balance and sit and rise from a chair like common sense, but I can’t tell you the number for 30 seconds to measure lower body strength, re- of people who come to my classes with no experi- searchers were able to detect a decline beginning in ence and try to work way above their fitness level

“Someone could be 40 years old, live a very inactive lifestyle and not eat very well, which may cause them to be closer to 60 in terms of their biological age. And vice versa, someone who is 60 could be very active and eat a healthy diet and feel like they are much younger, perhaps a biological age closer to mid-40s.” — Joel Martin, Ph.D., assistant professor of Kinesiology, George Mason University

one’s 50s. The findings show the need to understand and either get injured or discouraged,” she said. and preserve muscle strength. “There’s nothing wrong with starting out slow, stick- “Most tissues in the body respond to stress placed ing with it and making gradual progress. Also make on them by becoming stronger or adapting to handle it fun, like walk or jog with a friends or take a dance the stimulus you place on them,” said Joel Martin, or Zumba classes.” Ph.D., assistant professor of Kinesiology at George “Eating a healthy and nutritious diet is also im- Mason University. “If you lift weights, your muscles portant,” added Martin. “The antioxidants in foods, get bigger and stronger. If you don’t do any sort of especially fruits and vegetables, can help to preserve physical activity to stimulate your muscles then they and protect tissues from damage that occurs as part get smaller and become weaker. Use it or lose it.” of the natural aging process.” 6 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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Len Ignatowski, Vice President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 227 presents sixty $75 gift cards to help with the back-to-school needs of students whose parents are in the VASH program to the Northern Virginia VASH case managers. Each student receives one card. From left: Ky’Neike King, Leonard Ignatowski, Vice President VVA Chapter 227, Kimoela Cato, Ahmadu M. Jalloh.

Vietnam Veterans Help Children Of Local Homeless Veterans ietnam Veterans of veterans and their families in V America, Chapter 227 of transitioning from homelessness Northern Virginia, ful- to normalcy with affordable and filled its founding principle of stable lodging. The VA case man- “Never Again Shall One Genera- agers serve more than 100 veter- tion of Veterans Abandon Another” ans and their families in the North- by donating sixty $75 gift credit ern Virginia area of Fairfax, Arling- cards to children of veterans who ton, and Prince William counties are in the Veterans Administration and the of Alexandria and Supportive Housing (VASH) pro- Fairfax. The chapter will provide gram. Each card amount was in- a Christmas holiday credit card gift creased from $50 to $75 from pre- card for needy VASH families. Any- vious year amounts. The gift cards one wishing to contribute to the will help pay for school supplies holiday program can mail a check and other essentials for the new made payable to VVA Chapter 227 school year. The VASH Program is with memo: 2018 Holiday Gift a joint effort between the Depart- Card and the mailing address is ments of Housing and Urban De- VVA Chapter 227, P.O. Box 5653, velopment and the Veterans Ad- Arlington, Va. 22205 or call Len ministration to assist homeless Ignatowski at 703-255-0353. Bulletin Board

Submit civic/community announce- county residents the opportunity ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ to register to vote or obtain a free Calendar. Photos and artwork wel- voter photo ID if needed. come. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at Applicants will need to complete a least two weeks before event. photo voter ID application, have a photo taken and sign a digital signature pad. Call 703-222-0776. REGISTRATION OPEN The following special events will also Girls on the Run Fall 2018 provide opportunity to register to season will begin the week of vote and/or get a photo Virginia Sept. 24. The program serves Voter card. ❖ approximately 5,000 girls Monday/Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. annually with over 900 volunteer Goodwin House Bailey’s coaches throughout the Northern Crossroads, 3440 South Jefferson Virginia region. GOTR NOVA Street, Falls Church. ❖ envisions a world where every girl Thursday/Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., knows she has the ultimate power Lewinsville Retirement Residence, to be her best. For more 1515 Great Falls Street, McLean. ❖ information about the Fall 2018 Tuesday/Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., registration and team sites for Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Girls on the Run of NOVA, visit Hall Retirement Community, www.gotrnova.org. 1739 Kirby Road, McLean.

VOTER REGISTRATION AND ID EVENTS VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Fairfax County Office of AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is Elections (12000 Government looking to expand its team of Center Parkway Suite 323, volunteers for the upcoming tax Fairfax) is open daily during season. Tax-Aide, now in its 51st normal business hours to provide See Bulletin, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2018 ❖ 7 Entertainment

Submit entertainment announcements 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. 7 garden, music and entertainment, as at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- p.m. at the Great Falls Freedom well as a pre-holiday handmade and endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. Memorial, located behind the Great vintage market. Children’s activities Photos/artwork encouraged. Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, including: Vienna Singing Princesses, Great Falls. Great Falls lost six pumpkin painting, face painting, hair residents to the attacks on Sept. 11, braiding, sack races, karate, peace WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 5 2001. The ceremony will honor them mural painting, carnival games and Newcomers & Neighbors Coffee. and all who sacrificed on that day more. Visit greatermerrifield.org/ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at in the and in its aftermath. The event will merrifield-fall-festival for more. Community Room of the Regency at include a Marine Corps color guard, Tea Tasting Seminar. 1-3 p.m. at McLean, 1800 Old Meadow Road, patriotic songs, remarks by Chairman Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run McLean. The McLean Newcomers and of the Fairfax County Board of Road, Great Falls. Teas from Across Neighbors will host a coffee for Supervisors Sharon Bulova, and a Africa a tea tasting seminar with members and for non-members who candle-lighting. In case of rain, the Certified Tea Specialist Chef Laurie might be interested in joining. Visit ceremony will move to the library Bell. The diversity of Africa’s tea meeting room. Limited seating will production is evident from the black

www.McLeanNewcomers.org or Courtesy of NVMR email McLeanNewcomers@ be provided. Attendees are teas of eastern Africa to South yahoo.com for more. encouraged to bring portable chairs. Africa’s Rooibos and Honeybush, to Visit www.gffreedom.org for more. Morocco’s famous mint tea, and “Celebrating Our Lights.” 7-9 p.m. Egypt’s chamomile. Tea infused THURSDAY/SEPT. 6 at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill treats and a take home tea sampler Meet Douglas Grindle. 7:30-9 p.m. Road, Oakton. “Celebrating Our included. $35. Use class activity code at Patrick Henry Library. 101 Maple Shining Lights” with Suzanne 266 407 0401 and visit Ave. E., Vienna. Meet the author of Giesemann: Join evidential medium www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ “How We Won and Lost the War in and author Suzanne Giesemann as parktakes or call 703-222-4664 to Afghanistan,” a firsthand account of a The picture is one of the HO gauge steam engines stop- she shares stories of communication register. across the veil. $25. Visit CommUnity FunFest. 1-4:30 p.m. at small team of Afghans and Americans ping at the Salisbury station. This is an award winning who brought peace to a portion of www.unityoffairfax.org/events. Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Kandahar Province in 2012, and then model of the real station in Salisbury, NC. McLean Historical Society Road, Oakton. Fun for the whole saw that peace begin to slip away as Meeting. 7:30 p.m. in the Class/ family with food, games, music, they departed. Books available for Programs Office of the McLean children’s activities, and an auction is sale and signing. Free. Visit Open House Community Center, located in the open to everyone. Free, open to all. librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/ McLean Square Shopping Center, Call 703-281-1767 or visit event/4028889 or call 703-938-0405. Northern Virginia Model Railroaders hold an open house at the Vienna Depot 6645 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. www.unityoffairfax.org/funfest. each month and on Vienna celebration days, including Viva! Vienna and the Vienna The program will feature Debbie Model Railroaders Open House. 1- Holiday Stroll. Free admission. Saturday, Sept. 15, 1-5 p.m. at the Vienna Depot, Watson and Sandra Smoot discussing 5 p.m. at the Vienna Depot, 231 FRIDAY/SEPT. 7 231 Dominion Road NE. Call 703-938-5157 or visit www.nvmr.org. the history of St. John’s Episcopal Dominion Road NE. Northern 50 Years of Jethro Tull at the Church. Everyone is welcome. Virginia Model Railroaders hold an Filene Center. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, Contact Carole Herrick at 703-356- open house at the Vienna Depot each 8:30 p.m. at at St. Dunstan’s 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Ian will be on hand to evaluate jewelry, 8223. month and on Vienna celebration Episcopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road, Anderson presents 50 Years of Jethro gems, coins, watches, stamps, and days, including Viva! Vienna and the McLean. Students in junior high Tull. Formed in 1968, Jethro Tull general items - china, glass, Vienna Holiday Stroll. Free schools and high schools in the area THURSDAYS/SEPT. 13, 20 & 27 have released 30 studio and live furniture, art work, from 10-1. Call admission. Call 703-938-5157 or visit are invited to participate in the albums, selling more than 60 million 703-938-5187 or contact Mah Jongg for Beginners. 6:30-9:30 www.nvmr.org. auditions for the McLean Youth copies worldwide. $35-$95. Call 703- [email protected] for an p.m. at Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Artists’ Reception. 6-8 p.m. at Orchestra. The conductors are full 255-1900 or visit wolftrap.org. appointment, $10 per item. Free and Westmoreland St., Falls Church. A Foundry Gallery, 2018 8th St., NW, family-friendly. Visit time music directors at Fairfax three-session Mah Jongg class for , D.C. Foundry Gallery historicviennainc.org for more. County public schools and will lead beginners. Enrollment is limited. $85 presents à deux, a collection of FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 7-9 Lahey Lost Valley Open House. the groups with practices planned on includes nine hours of lessons with a collaborative works by local artists Tysons Library Booksale. Friday, 11 Noon-3 p.m. at historic Lahey Lost Sunday afternoons for the fall 2017- Mah Jongg card. To register, send a Ann Pickett, of McLean, and Charlene a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Valley property, 9750 Brookmeadow 18 season. Visit check made out to WoTRS to Iva Nield. The exhibit runs Sept. 5-30. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at Tysons- Drive, Vienna. The Fairfax County mcleanyouthorchestra.org for more. Gresko, 120 N. Fairfax St., Falls Free. Email Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Park Authority (FCPA) is preparing Church, VA 22046. Include your e- [email protected], call the historic Lahey Lost Valley Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Large TUESDAY/SEPT. 11 mail address, home address, and 202-232-0203 or visit selection of books and media for all property for the Resident Curator your home and cell telephone www.foundrygallery.org/exhibits- Youth Orchestra Auditions. ages and interests. Half Price / $10 Program. The Resident Curator 6:30- numbers. The check is registration. events for more. per bag sale on Sunday. Email Program provides the opportunity for 8:30 p.m. at at St. Dunstan’s Email [email protected] or 703- Paul Stanley Art Exhibition. 6-9 [email protected] or individuals, non-profit and for-profit Episcopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road, 328-1606 for more. p.m. at Tysons Galleria, 1807 U. call 703-790-4031. organizations to secure long-term McLean. Students in junior high International Drive, McLean. lease agreements in beautiful public schools and high schools in the area Wentworth Gallery presents a park settings such as Lahey Lost are invited to participate in the SATURDAY/SEPT. 15 collection of works from legendary SATURDAY/SEPT. 8 Valley in Fairfax County. Visit auditions for the McLean Youth 14th Annual Merrifield Fall musician and fine artist Paul Stanley Orchestra. The conductors are full Virginia Indian Festival. 10 a.m.-4 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Mosaic of KISS. All artwork is available for time music directors at Fairfax p.m. at Riverbend Park, 8700 resident-curator-program or contact District. Presented by the Greater purchase. RSVP to 703-883-0111 or County public schools and will lead Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. Learn Stephanie Langton at 703-324-8791. Merrifield Business Association [email protected]. Visit the groups with practices planned on about the culture of Virginia’s first (GMBA), in conjunction with www.wentworthgallery.com for Sunday afternoons for the fall 2017- residents when the Virginia Indian URBNmarket and Mosaic, and held more. SUNDAY/SEPT. 9 18 season. Visit Festival returns to Riverbend Park. will be in the heart of the Mosaic A Doggone Good Time. 10 a.m.-1 mcleanyouthorchestra.org for more. District with food vendors, a beer The festival features eight American SUNDAY/SEPT. 16 Indian tribes from Virginia, including p.m. at The Water Mine Family the Rappahannock dancers and Swimmin’ Hole at Lake Fairfax Park, Breakfast Buffet. 8 a.m.-noon at drummers. Enjoy performances, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. The Vienna American Legion Post 180, hands-on activities and live Water Mine will go to the dogs this 330 Center St., N. Vienna. Get demonstrations. Hear American September with a season-ending omelets, scrambled eggs, blueberry Indian storytelling, try a bow and event benefiting the Fairfax County pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits arrow, throw a spear and make stone Animal Shelter and Fairfax County and gravy and more. Adults $10, tools. Help build a dugout canoe. Park Foundation. Dogs can swim in children 12 and under $4. Call 703- Visit the marketplace for American Rattlesnake River and splash in the 938-6580. Indian crafts, pottery and jewelry. playground area for a suggested Countdown Concerts in the Park: Purchase a six-hour pass in advance donation of $10 per dog. The event Teäze. 5 p.m. in the McLean Central online for $8. Tickets at the gate are will also serve as a collection site for Park Gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison $10 each. Call 703-759-9018 or visit dog food donations for the Fairfax Blvd., McLean. Concert series tracks www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ County Animal Shelter. A low-cost the history of the McLean Community riverbend. rabies clinic will be available in Lake Center from its opening in 1975 — Freeman Store Vintage Market Fairfax Park’s Main Office from noon- revisit a decade as the McLean and Appraisal Day. 10 a.m.-4 2 p.m. Pets may receive 1-year rabies Community Center prepares for the p.m. at Freeman Store, 131 Church vaccinations for $15 each (cash or reopening of the Ingleside Avenue St., NE, Vienna. Come to the check only). Visit facility. Visit www.mcleancenter.org/ Freeman Store and Museum lawn www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/ alden-theatre. with rolled-up sleeves to whitewash watermine/ or call 703-324-8662. Countdown Concerts in the Park: Elaine Flynn portrays “Hemingway’s Wives.” the Victory Garden fence and visit Superfly Disco. TUESDAY/SEPT. 18 with their chickens. Set up a chair on 5 p.m. in the the lawn to listen to foot-stomping McLean Central Park Gazebo, , 1468 GFSC Event. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Hickory Grove , shop Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. Hemingway’s Wives Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 the outdoor vintage sale, including Concert series tracks the history of Join the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s (SCOV) Lunch N’ Life. Entertain- Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Come the McLean Community Center from antiquarian books, purchase crafts ment: “Hemingway’s Wives” with Elaine Flynn, who portrays Hemingway’s four and hear about the Native American its opening in 1975 — revisit a and observe spinning and beekeeping wives. Follow his career as the Hemingways move from Chicago, to Paris, to Key Tribes of Virginia. In addition, there demonstrations, enjoy games for all decade as the McLean Community will be a tribute to Joy Trickett, Great Center prepares for the reopening of West, to Havana to Ketchum, Idaho. Learn about how the wives’ lives intersected ages, don clothes and props for your with one another. Event sponsor is Care with Love (a non-medical care agency). Falls Senior Center president who the Ingleside Avenue facility. Visit died July 29. Mookie’s BBQ will own photo opportunity. Food and Lunch is $15 per person. Monday, Sept. 17, noon-2 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran www.mcleancenter.org/alden- provide the lunch. Reservations drink for sale by local Vienna Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna. Prepayment required by Wednesday, merchants. Three expert appraisers theatre/ for more. required. Email pollyfitz1@ Youth Orchestra Auditions. 6:30- Sept. 14. No refunds. To register, call 703-281-0538. verizon.net or call 703-759-4345. 8 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News New Look at Parking for 55-and-up Communities Seniors need their cars. By Ken Moore The Connection

he Board of Supervisors, Ton July 31, reduced the minimum age require- ment at The Woodlands Retire- ment Community in Fairfax. The case, discussed by the Planning Commission earlier in July, led to a discussion about impervious sur- Residents of retirement communities have more than the face, parking spaces and seniors one-car-per-four-apartment formula, leading to planners who wish to keep their cars. “As to consider increasing parking. we’ve seen in other cases, senior living often needs more cars because people who live there are keep- “If it’s 55 year olds living in ing their cars longer,” said Braddock District Plan- apartments, they’re all going to ning Commissioner Ellen Hurley. Vice Chairman and at-large commissioner James have cars. 85 year olds in Hart asked, “Do we have a formula or other criteria for evaluating how many parking spaces are needed apartments are probably going for senior housing generally?” Hurley said, “I believe that the current formula is to have cars, too.” one parking space for four units which is found to — James Hart, at-large planning commis- be way under.” sioner “Is the formula obsolete,” said Hart? “Do we have a formula that needs to be revisited?” he asked. ter.” Lynne Strobel, land use attorney, represented “To your point that we’re going to have to con- Woodlands Retirement Community, in the specific sider this more and more, I think it is a good work case before the Planning Commission and Board of plan item,” at-large commissioner Timothy Sargeant Supervisors. “So what has happened, and I think this said. “If it’s 55 year olds living in apartments, they’re is not just on this property, I’ve seen this at other all going to have cars. 85 year olds in apartments locations that I’ve worked on, if someone who is older are probably going to have cars, too,” said Hart. does not use their car, they want to have a car, be- Dranesville Commissioner John Ulfelder said, “One cause it’s a symbol of independence. They know it’s of my favorite questions. We’re dropping the mini- something they could use it if they wanted to,” said mum age from 62 to 55. So for a married couple, Strobel. can or do both have to be 55 to move in?” “Parking is such a quality of life issue, it makes “One has to be 55,” said Zachary Fountain, county people so angry that there aren’t enough parking planning staff. spaces and we have enough apartments or town “So the other partner can be younger,” said Ulfelder. houses where people are fighting about that sort of “The point here being at age 55 somebody who thing. If the formula is stale, maybe it’s a suggestion wishes to maximize their social security in the cur- to put it on the work program to reevaluate.” said rent plan would be working for 15 more years. So Hart. they would be going and coming at least on a weekly More parking will affect environmental issues too, basis, or a daily basis, to go to work. said Hurley. “When you’re building more parking you “Does that potential have impact on the transpor- now have to balance the trees versus the storm wa- tation issues, traffic issues?” said Ulfelder. Home of the $6,850 Bathroom Remodel From Now to WOW in 5 Days Guarantee Select your 10% down TWO POOR TEACHERS nothing until the job products from isis completecomplete forfor thethe Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile past 17 years Showroom and Design Center Fully Insured & Class A Licensed Since 1999

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ith a grant of $50,000 over W three years, the Fairfax County Farmers Markets will ensure SNAP (previously called food stamps) re- Photo by Carlyn Kranking/The Connection cipients can access fresh local pro- The $50,000 USDA grant will help the Fairfax County duce. The farmers markets re- Farmers Markets ensure that produce is affordable for ceived this money because they SNAP recipients. partner with Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP), which received $1.8 million from the Farmers Market Season USDA through the Food Insecurity How long do the farmers markets remain open? Nutrition Incentive (FINI). Annandale – open through Nov. 1 This money will make a differ- Thursdays, 8 a.m. - Noon McCutcheon/Mount Vernon open ence for SNAP recipients in Fairfax 6621 Columbia Pike through Dec. 19 County, allowing them better ac- Wednesdays, 8 a.m. - Noon Burke open through Dec. 22 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane cess to the produce at farmers Saturdays, 8 a.m. - Noon markets. 5671 Roberts Parkway McLean open through Nov. 16 “Most people on SNAP, because Fridays, 8 a.m. - Noon Government Center open through 1659 Chain Bridge Road they’re so strapped for cash, they Oct. 25 only buy processed foods because Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Oak Marr open through Nov. 14 they’re very cheap, and healthy 12000 Government Center Parkway Wednesdays, 8 a.m. - Noon 3200 Jermantown Road food is expensive,” Farmers Mar- Herndon open through Nov. 8 ket Coordinator Chelsea Roseberry Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Reston open through Dec.1 (closed said. “We’re trying to bridge that 700 Block, Lynn St. Sept. 22 for Multicultural Festival) gap so that little-income families Kingstowne open through Oct. 26 Saturdays, 8 a.m. - Noon don’t feel like this is inaccessible Fridays, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. 11401 North Shore Drive to them.” 5870 Kingstowne Towne Center Wakefield open through Oct. 31 At participating farmers mar- Lorton open through Nov. 18 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. kets, the value of SNAP dollars is Sundays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 8100 Braddock Road doubled by the Virginia Fresh 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard Match nutrition incentive program – for example, if a person spends $20 in SNAP ben- ucts at markets. In this way, the local economy also efits at a farmers market, they will receive $20 more benefits from the grant. to spend on fruits and vegetables. “Small farms are dying out,” said Assistant Market With the grant money, this dollar-matching pro- Manager Sue Wolinsky. “A lot of the land is being gram will provide up to $100,000 in added revenue given over to development. So, anything we can do to local farms as SNAP recipients purchase their prod- to support family farms is in the plus column.” September Is Suicide Prevention Month September is Suicide Prevention #CallTextLive campaign through- VOLUNTEER. Awareness Month, and National out Suicide Prevention Month. ❖ Help answer PRS CrisisLink’s Suicide Prevention Week is Sep- PRS Inc., a mental health, crisis 24-hour hotlines. Apply online. tember 9-15; a time to share re- intervention and suicide preven- ❖ The National Capital Area sources and events and spotlight tion nonprofit that runs the local Chapter of the American Foundation activities and actions people can crisis hotline and textline, has a list for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is take to help prevent the tragedy of daily actions and activities to looking for volunteers to help fulfill of suicide. Suicide does not dis- help inform and erase stigma of their mission to save lives and bring criminate – it can happen to any- suicide. PRS Inc. is a CSB commu- hope to people affected by suicide. one – but it can be prevented. nity partner. Contact Bo Kim with questions. Understanding the issues concern- WALK. Walk in memory of a Resources available 24/7 in- ing suicide and mental health is loved one...to end stigma...to raise clude: an important way to take part in awareness. ❖ CSB Emergency Services suicide prevention and help people ❖ Saturday, Sept. 22 – NAMI at 703-573-5679. in emotional crisis. Together, we Northern Virginia’s 10th Annual ❖ Text “CONNECT” to 855- can all help prevent suicide. Walk for Mental Health 11 to contact PRS CrisisLink. Five ways you can get involved ❖ Saturday, Sept. 29 – Ameri- ❖ Call PRS CrisisLink at in suicide prevention in our com- can Foundation for Suicide Pre- 703-527-4077. munity. vention “Out of the Darkness” Source: Fairfax-Falls Church ACT. Participate in PRS Inc.’s Fairfax Walk Community Services Board.

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From Page 7 Pressure – Or Not year, offers free in-person preparation and assistance to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service. By KENNETH B. LOURIE Volunteers make a difference in their I don’t want to self-indulge too much, but given communities by assisting many older, lower- the potentially life-changing seriousness of my income taxpayers, and their families, who might otherwise miss out on the tax credits and upcoming Sept. 26 CT scan, I’m having a little deductions they’ve earned. To learn about trouble getting myself started in the morning – and volunteer opportunities, visit throughout the day also, if you must know the truth? aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 1-888-OUR- (I realize you all have your own lives to lead so that AARP (1-888-687-2277). last sentence-ending question was more rhetorical than actual.) MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Nevertheless, if you’re still reading, you’re still interested so I’ll try to string together some “insight- The Fairfax-Falls Church Community ful commentary and thoughtful humor,” (an original Services Board’s Merrifield Center offers a new stand-up information kiosk. Part of a pilot characterization of my columns) to keep you on the project, the new feature aims to improve the page. Although, given the subject of this week’s col- customer service experience and decrease wait umn, it might be hard to tiptoe through the tulips. times for individuals who are seeking mental ;OLKPMÄJ\S[`0»TOH]PUNPZILPUN\UHISL[V (behavioral) health services. To check in, ignore, “totally,” (my mother loved to mimic the individuals respond to five simple questions, generation that popularized that word) the reality of then the CSB’s Patient Track software alerts my situation. staff. Based on clinicians’ schedules and Typically, I’ve been able to maintain a relative availability, as well as the needs of the client, individuals are triaged and seen by the next calm and detached disposition as I go from one available staff member. For more information on cancer-related thing to another. None of the tasks I available services, call the CSB at 703-383-8500 must perform or the responsibilities I’ve assimilated (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). In an into a routine (24-hour urine collection, pre-che- emergency 24/7, call CSB Emergency Services at motherapy lab work, chemotherapy, quarterly CT 703-573-5679 or the Fairfax Detox Center at scans, annual brain MRI, quarterly appointments 703-502-7000 (TTY 703-322-9080). with my oncologist, have changed who I like to think I am compared to who I was pre-cancer diag- AUG. 26-SEPT. 9 nosis, 2/27/09; despite having the weight of a “ter- Pool Closure: Providence RECenter. Four minal” diagnosis/original “13 month to two year” Fairfax County Park Authority RECenter pools prognosis on my shoulders/literally in my lungs. will be closing for regular, periodic cleaning and To quote Popeye the Sailor Man: “I y’am who I maintenance next month. Consider trying out y’am.” (And I still don’t like spinach, certainly not another county pool during the temporary out of a can.) shutdown. RECenter passes are valid at all nine And though I’ve done a pretty good job of Park Authority RECenters. Dates are subject to ÅPJRPUN[OLZLÅHRLZVMWYLZZ\YLHUKHU_PL[`VMMT` change. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ recenter for more. shoulders like unwanted dandruff, the fact is – as with dandruff shampoo or any other personal hygiene product for that matter – unless one is dili- AUG. 27-SEPT. 23 gent, vigilant and cognizant of its likely recurrence, Pool Closure: Spring Hill RECenter. Four nothing will change. Fairfax County Park Authority RECenter pools Unfortunately, cancer doesn’t quite react that will be closing for regular, periodic cleaning and way. It will change and it can overwhelm even your maintenance next month. Consider trying out best efforts and can cause harm not only internally another county pool during the temporary shutdown. RECenter passes are valid at all nine I\[L_[LYUHSS`HZ^LSSLTV[PVUHSS`-LUKPUNVMM Park Authority RECenters. dates are subject to these emotional pressures is challenging and dare I change. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ say, presents as many problems as the growth and recenter for more. movement of one’s tumors and the side effects of one’s treatment does. WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 5 What makes my present situation feel different and a bit off-putting is that what has happened has Caregivers Treat. 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Vienna OHWWLULKHM[LYULHYS`Ä]L`LHYZVMYLSH[P]LWLHJL Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, SW, Vienna. and quiet (I was never characterized as in “remis- Taking care of a family member with dementia takes a toll on every caregiver, whether that sion,” by the way). It seems the possibility of having person is at home, a local facility or in another to go back, so to speak, and return to the scene of state. The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna [OLJYPTL¶HNHPUZ[T`IVK`SPMLL_WLJ[HUJ`"HUK (SCOV) sponsors a free 4-hour “Treat” for moreover, having to restart the process, ratchets up caregivers each year. Caregivers of spouses, the stress to previously unknown heights. parents, or family members are invited to this And part of me is wondering (worrying actually) free event. For more information or to sign up if I’m up to the challenge again, emotionally and for the Treat, caregiver support groups, contact of course, physically as well; whether my body can Casey Tarr at [email protected], 703-821- 6838. Visit www.scov.org for more. Z\Z[HPU[OLKHTHNLP[ZSPRLS`[VL_WLYPLUJLPM^L have to reload. I use the word ‘reload’ for a reason. Without THURSDAY/SEPT. 6 invoking too many war metaphors, being diagnosed Capital Region Business Forum. 7:30-9:30 with cancer is like being drafted into the Army, a.m. at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 L_JLW[`V\OH]LSP[[SL[YHPUPUNMVY[OLIH[[SLZ`V\»YL Jones Branch Drive, McLean. Virginia Gov. HIV\[[VÄNO[(UKHZT\JOHZÄNO[PUNHNHPUZ[ Ralph Northam, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and cancer is a battle, it’s more a war against attrition D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will discuss their plans to work cooperatively to bolster the in which the bad guys (cancer) regularly defeat regional economy. Visit www.bot.org/ the good guys (people diagnosed with cancer). In upcomingevents/dmvbizforum for more. NLULYHS[OLJHUJLYL_WLYPLUJLPZUVWPJUPJ Caregivers Support Group. 10-11:30 a.m. at It reminds me of a long-ago M*A*S*H episode UUCF Unitarian Universalist Congregation of in which the doctors operated through a particularly Fairfax - Program Building, 2709 Hunter Mill KPMÄJ\S[`Z\YNPJHSZLZZPVUHM[LY^OPJO/LUY`3[*VS Road, Oakton. For caregivers to adult family Blake) and “Hawkeye” (Capt. Pierce) went outside members with dementia. First and third the operating room/tent for some relief. “Hawkeye” Thursdays of every month. Hosted by Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, scov.org. Contact clearly agitated over a patient he couldn’t save; facilitator Jack Tarr at 703-821-6838 or Henry tried to offer him some comfort with the [email protected]. following words: “There are certain rules about war. Public Hearing. 7 p.m. in the Oaks Room at Twin And rule number one is young men die. And rule Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Road, number two is, doctors can’t change rule number Clifton. The Fairfax County Park Authority one.” (FCPA) and the Northern Virginia Regional Park What scares me about cancer is, it follows no Authority (NOVA Parks) will hold a joint public rules and like war, leaves devastation in its wake. hearing on the proposed adoption of an I just hope I’m not about to be another causality. amendment to Park Regulation Section 1.17, Remote-Control Devices and Powered Models or Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. See Bulletin, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2018 ❖ 11 News Helping Fill the Boot in Oakton airfax County firefighter Joel Kobersteen and a mo-

F Photo by Marti Moor torist show how a dollar bill stuffed into one boot can yield positive results for people with muscular dystrophy. High school senior Joshua Jurack — whose bright smile shines in the sideview mirror — looks forward to a cure within his lifetime. The 17-year-

Photo contributed old has lived with Duchenne mus- e/The Connection cular dystrophy since age 5. Labor Day weekend 2018 marks Jurack’s 10th consecutive campaign as Goodwill Ambassador for the an- nual Fairfax County Fill the Boot fundraiser. He made his rounds throughout the county Saturday, Kobersteen, a master technician at with Jurack. His goal is to raise Mary Savitsky and P. David Falkenstein with puppy including this stop by Oakton Fire Fire Station 40 in Fairfax Center, $575,000 for Reston-based non- Hattie. Station 34 at 10511 Rosehaven St. has coordinated this effort for 11 profit MDA Greater Washington, in Fairfax. straight years and enjoys working D.C. Vienna Family Raising Puppy Father – Son Team Up for Canine Companions for Independence To Support ‘Fill The Boot’ in Vienna ary Savitsky and P. cialization skills. The socializa- David Falkenstein of tion is perhaps most important, airfax County Fire and Res- M because the dogs need to be Vienna recently be- cue Department personnel F gan raising an assistance dog in- exposed to any and all types of around the county have training for Canine Compan- surroundings. With the special been spending the last couple of ions for Independence – a na- yellow capes they wear, these days in the heat, humidity, and tional non-profit organization dogs are permitted to go to rain collecting money by “Filling providing highly trained assis- many public areas that family the Boot” for Muscular Dystrophy. tance dogs for children, adults pets aren’t allowed. When the It is important that firefighters and and veterans with disabilities. dogs reach about a year and a paramedics stay hydrated on these Puppy Lewis III is black La- half old, they are returned to hot and sunny days with tempera- brador retriever who will one- the Canine Companions for In- tures reaching the 90s with the day know more than 40 ad- dependence regional headquar- added humidity. On Saturday, vanced commands and be ters in . They begin 6 Vienna Volunteer Fire Department matched with a person with dis- months of advanced training (VVFD) Firefighter/EMT Matt abilities. with the organization’s nation- Jones asked his son if he wanted Volunteer Puppy Raisers are ally renowned instructors, be- to have some fun for the day. Fu- Photo courtesy Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department critically important to the work fore they are matched with a ture firefighter Chris Jones said yes Future Firefighter/EMT Chris Jones providing snacks and of Canine Companions for In- child, adult or veteran with dis- to his dad and they too hit the drinks to Firefighter/Paramedic Jessica Vuckmanic. dependence. Puppy Raisers abilities. streets of Fairfax County to lend a take the pups into their home For more information about hand. They hopped in the VVFD efforts of all personnel within the Centreville Volunteer Fire Depart- at eight weeks of age, teaching becoming a Puppy Raiser, visit Canteen Unit and traveled through Fire and Rescue Department com- ment and Greater Springfield Vol- them basic commands and so- cci.org or call 1-800-572-BARK. different battalions in the county bination system and to teach the unteer Fire Department utilized providing refreshments of cold next generation about the impor- their canteen units to also help drinks and snacks to the fire and tance of serving the community. keep firefighters and paramedics Bulletin Board rescue department personnel on In addition, dedicated volunteer hydrated and fed. —Battalion Chief From Page 11 10:30 a.m. at Valo Park, 7950 Jones the streets. This was a great op- members from the Annandale Vol- Toys. The full text of the proposed Branch Drive, Vienna. The portunity to see the collaborative unteer Fire Department, Bill Betz amendment is available at Community Foundation for Northern www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Virginia hosts The Innovation model-aircrafts-drones. Anyone Breakfast Series to bring a fresh wishing to speak on this subject may perspective on the challenges and call Judy Pedersen, FCPA Public opportunities facing our region and Madison Band to Hold Tag Day Information Officer, at 703-324-8662 the role that innovation and or email philanthropy can play in addressing he High School Band, the ership training. Cash or checks (made out to JMHS [email protected], to be them. $40. Call 703-879-7636 or visit “Pride of Vienna,” offers one of the finest Band Parents) will be gratefully accepted. If the placed on the Speakers’ List. www.cfnova.org/innovationbreakfast T for more. high school band programs in the U.S. On band students do not make it to your street, and New and Prospective Member Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., the you would like to make a tax-deductible dona- TUESDAY/SEPT. 11 Orientation. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at band students will have their annual Tag Day tion, you may mail one in to James Madison High Speed Networking. 8-10 am. at Office Tower Club, 8000 Towers Crescent Evolution, Tysons. Interact one on Drive, Suite 1700, Vienna. Learn where they canvass door-to-door in their uniforms School, ATTN: Band Parents - TAGDAY 2500 James one with other business professionals more about the Tysons Regional across all the neighborhoods in the Madison school Madison Drive Vienna, VA 22181 or you can go at this speed networking event. Bring Chamber of Commerce and how to district (Vienna and Oakton). to the band’s website at www.jmhsband.org. The at least 40 business cards and make the most of Chamber communication skills. Includes time membership through the various They will be soliciting contributions in support of band students hope you will come out to see their for open networking and a light events, committees, member to its excellent music programs. Fairfax County does halftime show at Friday night home footballs breakfast. Hosted by the Tysons member benefits and marketing not fully fund high school music programs, so the games, or attend one of their concerts during the Regional Chamber of Commerce. opportunities. Meet the Chamber $25. Call 703-289-5977 or visit staff and hear from Board Members band students must raise money to pay for travel year. The performance schedule is on the tag stu- business.tysonschamber.org for more. how membership benefits small, and entry fees to competitions, instruments and dents hand out door-to-door and also at medium, large and non-profit companies. Lunch included. 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