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Children at Lyon Village Park found fun ways to stay cool and wet during the recent hot weather. ‘Splish-

Saki Yuhaku, left, with sister, Misa Splash’ Yuhaku

Jacqueline Pickering Anna Lane

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Miss Virginia: ‘Perfection Is an Illusion’ ‘They’ Look Graduate of W-L Like ‘Us’ is crowned Photographer last weekend. captures perspectives By Michael Lee Pope of prejudice. The Connection

hen she speaks to school By Delia Sava groups, The Connection WCaitlin Uze has a power- ful voice. It’s one that has any of the faces featured in pho- a slight lisp, but it’s also one that carries Mtographer Kay Chernush’s exhi- a great deal of grace and confidence. As bition at the Arlington Arts Cen- a child in Arlington County schools, she ter attended the opening night reception. was teased by her peers. Then when she Twenty Arlington residents agreed to be began competing in pageants, competi- photographed and to share their stories of tors said she would never win because discrimination. The project titled “The Us of her speech impediment. The adversity & The They: Prejudice & Empathy In only served to make her stronger, and America’s Smallest County,” displays the last weekend she was crowned Miss Vir- photographic ginia during a ceremony in Roanoke. portraits along “She won the competition because with text, de- Details she’s an outstanding young lady,” said scribing the To learn more, visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org Booty Chewning, executive producer of individual’s expe- or www.kaychernush.com the Miss Virginia Organization. “She had riences. the poise to win, and she speaks so well.” “I have had the Turning the setback of her speech im- idea for many, many years and it sort of pediment into an advantage, Uze often evolved — it’s grown out of my own expe- speaks to schoolchildren about building riences,” said Chernush. An incident at a a positive self-image. It’s a speech she dinner party in Paris in 1964 when a French- perfected as Miss Greater Richmond. man verbally attacked Chernush, citing Now that she’s taken the state crown, it’s America’s treatment of blacks prompted her a message that she plans on spreading to ask him “in her college French” about through the commonwealth. According the poor treatment of Algierians in France. to business manager Wendi Gruninger, “I had seen signs all over Paris of that and Miss Virginia is expected to make 150 to without knowing a word of English he said, 200 official appearances. ‘Oh, I have nothing against the Algierians, “She’ll be very busy,” said Gruninger. me myself, but I wouldn’t want my daugh- “Her schedule will include parades and ter to marry one’ and that made a huge grand openings and hospital visits and Photo courtesy of the Miss Virginia Organization impression on me, that he didn’t know En- See Graduate, Page 4 Caitlin Uze was crowned Miss Virginia on June 26. glish and he was using the same expression See Photographer, Page 18

15th Columbia Pike Blues Festival

Photos by LaShawn Avery/The Connection Residents celebrate Columbia Pike’s 200th anniversary and 15th Columbia Pike Blues Festival on June 19. Debbie Davies plays the electric guitar at the blues festival. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 ❖ 3 News “I want to be a role model that breaks the illusion of perfection.” — Miss Virginia Caitlin Uze Graduate of Washington-Lee High Crowned Miss Virginia From Page 3 platform. ing fun of a classmate named Josh. Miss have gone on to be Miss much more.” “Perfection is an illusion,” said Uze, 22. “I “I told her how I was teased when I was America: in 1979, Nicole A native of Arlington, Uze graduated from want to be a role model that breaks the il- younger,” she said. “She was so surprised Johnson in 1999 and in Washington-Lee High School in 2006 and lusion of perfection.” by that because I was a princess in her eyes, 2009. began studying social work at James Madi- Uze said she developed the message af- and she promised me that she would never “People have a misconception about pag- son University. She has one more year of ter a chance encounter at a “Princess Night” make fun of Josh again.” eants that the women don’t get along and classes left, but that will have to wait be- event at Chick-fil-A. The Miss Virginia pageant dates back to are catty to each other,” said Uze, who en- cause she’s taking a year off to fulfill her She was approached by a young girl who 1953, when the contest was first held in tered her first beauty pageant on a whim duties as Miss Virginia. That includes liv- had a hard time understanding how Uze Roanoke. Originally conducted in the ball- three years ago. “But that’s not the case at ing in a Roanoke apartment provided by pronounced the word “sophomore.” Uze room of the Hotel Roanoke, the pageant all. To me it feels like we are part of this Pebble Creek Apartments, which will serve asked the girl if she knew anybody who later moved to the American Theatre and amazing sisterhood that’s putting on a as her headquarters to spread her personal spoke differently, and the girl began mak- ultimately the Roanoke Civic Center. Three show.”

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Rachel Locke gets a hug from classmate Sam Libby Kane calls out to a Nottingham. friend.

Farewell Class President Molly Adair welcomes all to the Yorktown High School 2010 graduation. To Yorktown High School

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Class President Molly Alexander Adair and Class Secretary Dylan Conor Evelyn Carcamo and Tyler Holmes, Ben Earley, Dean Johnson Katie Gentsch, Lucy Bonino and Carly Reiling. Lesly Coronado. and Andrew D’Addario. Hinkle.

Noelle Crosby is all smiles Class as she enters Speaker the wings at Jihane Constitution Haddou Hall for the takes a Commence- break from ment Exer- her notes cises on before the Thursday proces- afternoon, sional June 24. begins.

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Newspaper of Arlington A Connection Newspaper Summer Fun, Safely An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. metropolitan area, but its work is endangered 1606 King Street Enjoy your summer fun, including our features by a combination of growing ridership on key Alexandria, Virginia 22314 on places to go with great beer selections, but holidays and a drop in funding. At presstime, the organization was counting up donations to be sure they would be able to offer the ser- plan ahead; SoberRide needs more sponsors. NEWS DEPARTMENT: vice this year. To discuss ideas and concerns, call: 703-778-9410 Last Independence Day, 331 people in the [email protected] his week’s Connection includes One safety net for those who might find Washington-metropolitan area used the area’s Steven Mauren Summer Fun pages, with informa- themselves in the unfortunate position of SoberRide program as opposed to possibly driv- Editor tion about waterparks, local base drinking without a safe way home is the Wash- ing home drunk. A 60 percent increase in use 703-778-9415 T [email protected] ball and golf, places to watch the ington Regional Alcohol Program SoberRide. of the program since 2008 combined with a remaining weeks of World Cup Soccer, high- Washington Regional Alcohol Program 35 percent decrease in corporate underwrit- Steve Hibbard Associate Editor lights of coming Independence Day events and, (WRAP), has offered free cab rides home on ing is threatening the free cab ride service to 703-778-9412 yes, a map of places to go that offer the Independence Day beginning at 10 prevent drunk driving. [email protected] great beer selection. Enjoy. p.m. July 4 and continuing until 6 a.m. Behind SoberRide’s services is a three-per- Jon Roetman By week’s end, you’ll find the listings Editorial the following day as a way to keep lo- son charitable organization (WRAP) paying a Sports Editor 703-224-3015 and stories from all of our papers online cal roads safe from impaired drivers projected $73,000 in cab fares this year alone. [email protected] at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com under during this traditionally high-risk, holiday pe- WRAP relies on corporate sponsorship to off- Summer Fun. riod. During this 12-hour period, area residents set these costs, but the recent downturn has That said, we know that Independence Day, celebrating with alcohol could call the toll-free contributed to the drop in funding. ADVERTISING: like Halloween and Saint Patrick’s Day, is a SoberRide phone number 1-800-200-TAXI and WRAP is actively seeking contributors to To place an advertisement, holiday that coincides with a higher rate of be afforded a no-cost (up to a $ 50 fare), safe bridge SoberRide’s $31,000 shortfall. call the ad department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., drinking and driving. When you head out for way home. Call 800-200-TAXI for a free carbide (up to Monday - Friday. your celebration, plan ahead, arrange for a Founded in 1982, WRAP is a public-private $50 fare) home if you need it on July 4. Display ads 703-778-9410 designated driver, or choose to abstain if a partnership working to prevent drunk driving See www.wrap.org for sponsorship opportu- Classified ads 703-778-9411 designated driver isn’t available. and underage drinking in the Washington- nities and information on how to contribute. Employment ads 703-778-9413

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/The Connection [email protected] Editor in Chief: Steven Mauren Managing Editors Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft Hoop dance instructor Jocelyn Gordon Art/Design: ‘Hoopnotica’ teaches local residents Hoopnotica in Sheriff Beth Arthur, right, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Gateway Park, Rosslyn, on Saturday morning, June 12. A Scholarship Award presents the Virginia Sheriffs’ John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, John Smith free Hoopnotica class will be held at Gateway Park, Institute Scholarship award to Clarence Hammond on Rosslyn every Saturday morning 9-10 a.m. June 1. Currently, Hammond is a student at Marymount Production Manager: Jean Card University, where he is majoring in Criminal Justice/ Forensic Science with a minor in Computer Forensics. Editor Emeritus: Mary Anne Weber Hammond is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm and was honorably discharged from the Army in 1992. He CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427

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LaShawn Avery staff members (from left) CASA President/CEO Program Director Carrie Cannon, incoming Executive Director Sonia Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Quiñónez, and CASA Case Supervi- 703-778-9433 Photo by Photo sor Dana Taylor. Warner, a volun- [email protected] Poetry Marathon teer with SCAN’s Alexandria/Arling- Jerry Vernon ton CASA (Court Appointed Special Executive Vice President [email protected] Chief of Hispanic Library Advocate) Program since 2006, was Division Congress, named Volunteer of the Year by The Wesley DeBrosse Controller Georgette Dorn presents Family and Children’s Trust Fund. opening remarks at the For more information on the Alex- Debbie Funk 18th poetry marathon National Sales andria/Arlington CASA Program, or 703-778-9444 inside the Library of Con- to become a CASA volunteer, visit: [email protected] gress on Friday, June 4. www.scanva.org/casa.htm. 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Graduation 2010

Photos by Louise Krafft/Connection W-L Principal Gregg Robertson applauds the Principal’s Award Winners: Aasim Rawoot, Zoe Bellars, Sean Hoffman, Alexandra Jones and Lina Ewell. Farewell to Washington-Lee

Class Valedictorian Michael Vu delivers his address on June 24 at DAR Constitution Hall.

W-L IB psychology instructor and baseball coach Doug W-L Principal Gregg Grove was selected by the Class of 2010 to deliver the Robertson presents the Senior Class President Lina Ewell, Vice President Caroline commencement address diplomas. Birasa and Valedictorian Michael Vu.

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unning parallel to Rthe Potomac River, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal boasts a number of summer activities: bike riding, paddle boats, canoeing, and kayaking. On mile 2 1/ 2 of the canal, Fletcher’s Boathouse offers all the above and Photo by more — fishing licenses are in high demand as

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Photo by Photo hour $25/day Next to the snack bar at Fletcher’s Boathouse, eager visitors Bicycles wait to be ridden on a path that stretches from stand in line to choose their summer activity. Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Md Slapsticon Comedy Film Fest

A previously unknown ent styles and have Charlie Chaplin film discovered many years of ex- in a bin at an antiques fair high- perience in the art lights the 7th Annual Slapsticon of silent film ac- Comedy Film Festival, featuring companiment. screenings of dozens of rare si- The Rosslyn lent and sound comedies from Spectrum was morning until midnight, from originally built as a Thursday, July 15, through Sun- movie house in the day, July 18, at the Rosslyn early 1960’s. The Spectrum Theater, 1611 North renovated theater Kent St. in Arlington. now has 387 cush- In its first public screening ioned theater seats since its 1914 release this rare — each with fold- Hollywood Comes to Arlington: film, titled “A Thief Catcher,” ing tables for will be part of the Festival’s note-taking critics, Arlington Goes to Hollywood ‘Chaplin Rarities Program’ on or for refreshments the evening of Saturday, July 17 (which are allowed Dates: Now Through Saturday, July 24, at dusk (approx. 8:30 p.m.) at 8 p.m. inside the theatre). Free. “The Abbott & Costello Rari- This Fall, the Where: Lubber Run Amphitheatre, Columbus & N. 2nd Streets, ties Show,” kicking off the venue will become Festival on Thursday, July 15 at combine with the Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. 7 p.m., features a screening of former Newseum Former Arlington Film Commissioner and movie buff Rob Farr will the only known 35mm safety space next door as open the film series with a survey of movies and TV shows that have print of the 1949 film, “Africa part of the ‘cultural filmed scenes at Arlington’s tourist attractions, military sites and resi- Screams.” Made from a preser- campus’ of vation negative directly off the ARTISPHERE — dential areas to good effect for over 100 years. Using film clips and nitrate fine grain, this meticu- Arlington’s new photographs, Rob will present a tour of Arlington as seen through the lously restored print has only 62,000 square foot eyes of Hollywood producers in ways both novel and creative. For been screened a handful of p.m.), featuring live musical accompa- Cultural Center example, the West Wing TV series was filmed at the former Newseum times in nearly two decades. It is the niment. opening on 10-10-10! screening of these kind of rarities that ❖ An afternoon of top-notch Mack Slapsticon screenings will occur: in Rosslyn (soon to be opened as the Artisphere) about 10 years ago. has inspired serious early film scholars Sennett comedies, with the fabulous Thursday, July 15, 1 p.m. – 12 midnight; Martin Sheen playing the President was assassinated there (but sur- and aficionados from around the U.S. “Snark Ensemble” accompanying the Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17, vived). make an annual pilgrimage to Arlington silents (Friday, July 16 at 2 p.m.) 9 a.m. - 12 midnight; Sunday, July 18, for this annual event. ❖ Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle’s first star- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ring feature, “The Round Up” (1920), SCHEDULE with a cameo stunt by Buster Keaton COST: $99 for the full four-day fes- ❖ Friday, July 9: “A Clear and Present Danger,” filmed on location in Other Highlights (Friday, July 16 at 8 p.m.) tival; $30 per day; $16 half-day. ❖ (G-13) ❖ The evening’s tribute to Abbott & Charley Chase in a jazz-age comedy ❖ of marriage and morals, “Modern Love” THE PUBLIC can obtain tickets and Saturday, July 10: “Sweet Charity,” with Arlingtonian Shirley Costello concludes with a gorgeous Information about Slapsticon (including 35mm print of “Africa Screams” (1949) (1929) (Saturday, July 17 at 2 p.m.) MacLaine (G) All silent films shown at Slapsticon a registration form), at ❖ (Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m.) www.slapsticon.org, or by calling 703- Friday, July 23: “Mission Impossible III,” filmed on location in Ar- ❖ Harpo Marx’s cameo appearance in feature live musical accompaniment by lington (PG-13) accomplished musicians: Dr. Philip 228-1841 (ticket order line). Go to the delightful silent feature “Too Many [email protected] or call 703-228- ❖ Saturday, July 24: “Shark Tales,” with Arlingtonian Katie Couric (PG) Kisses” (1925) (Thursday, July 17 at 9 Carli, Ben Model, Andrew Simpson and The Snark Ensemble. Each utilize differ- 1850. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 ❖ 9 See the Connection’s Summer Fun Guide online for more suggestions.

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C ARLINGTON CINEMA ‘N’ C DRAFTHOUSE This discount movie theater with a full restaurant inside offers a one-of-a-kind B experience for Northern Virginia as well as a decent beer selection. In addition to movies, management has also decided to broadcast all of the World Cup playoff games for free this summer. 2903 Columbia Pike, 703-486- 2345; www.arlingtondrafthouse.com

H IOTA CLUB & CAFÉ Three of the four beers on tap at this intimate music venue and restaurant are unusual. They also carry approxi- I THE BOULEVARD WOODGRILL mately 20 different brews in bottle This establishment is more restaurant than bar but offers 20 different types of form. beer, including several well-regarded American microbrews, on tap. 2832 Wilson Blvd., 703-522-8340; 2901 Wilson Blvd., 703-875-9663; www.boulevardwoodgrill.com www.iotaclubandcafe.com A LOST DOG CAFÉ AND GOURMET PIZZA DELI B This Arlington haunt has two locations, Brewing Up More Choice For years, restaurants with 13 beers on tap and approximately have catered to wine connoisseurs with tastings, pairings and alternatives. But 270 kinds of brew offered in bottle increasingly foodies are finding that some beers deserve same treatment as fine form. The restaurant also helps support wine, and some craft beers approach the same alcohol content as wine as well. the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Founda- Americans are no longer limiting their beer choices; now hundreds of smaller tion, which finds permanent homes for breweries have sprung up across the country offering a wider range of options for 2,000 local stray animals every year. the public’s palette. 5876 Washington Blvd, 703-237-1552; Many stores and restaurants are also importing specialty beers from abroad 2920 Columbia Pike, 703-553-7770; for their patrons. A few nearby restaurants have started hosting beer tastings, www.lostdogcafe.com where they pair their favorite specialty beers with dishes that will complement the brews’ taste. For local beer lovers, here are some best bets for a good selection. D GALAXY HUT This hole-in-the-wall of a bar carries 20 types of craft and imported beer on tap and carries an additional 30 beers in bottle form. It traditionally caters to a younger clientele. 2711 Wilson Blvd, 703-525-8646; www.galaxyhut.com

G LYON HALL F WESTOVER MARKET Open less than three months, this Patrons can purchase over 700 types of restaurant specializes in European beer bottled beer and approximately 420 J COWBOY CAFÉ and carries a wide selection of Belgian types of draft beer in kegs at this small E ROCK BOTTOM BREWERY This neighborhood bar offers a small beer on tap. Staff also boasts that they grocery store. The owners have also This national chain brews their own but decent selection of beer on tap, have a few draft beers, including some started a beer garden out back, where beer on site and offers some great deals including Star Hill from Central Virginia that are French Canadian, which no they offer six rotating beers on tap and on its own brews during happy hour. and Abita from Louisiana. other bar in Northern Virginia offers. do brew tastings on a regular basis. Ballston Common Mall, 4792 Lee Highway, 703-243-8010; 3100 Washington Blvd., 703-741-7636; 5863 N. Washington Blvd., 703-536- 4238 Wilson Blvd, 703-516-7688; www.thecowboycafe.com www.lyonhallarlington.com 5040; http://www.westovermarket.com www.rockbottom.com

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Where To Go on July 4th

❖ White House Visitor Center Family Events In the District Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., stop at the White House Following is a guide to all of the 4th of July events on Visitor Center and enjoy games, crafts and other activi- the National Mall. ties celebrating America’s Birthday. National Park Ser- vice rangers and volunteers will give you the opportu- The 4th of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., nity to sample the sights, sounds, activities and per- are among the most attended events of the year and sonages that helped finalize the Declaration of Inde- many people arrive early to stake out a seat on the pendence and create the United States of America on lawn. There are plenty of activities scheduled through- July 4, 1776. out the day to keep the whole family busy. ❖ Concert on the Washington Monument ❖ Getting to the National Mall — The best Grounds way to get to the National Mall is to take the Metro. Beginning at 6 p.m. the U.S. Navy Band performs on Stations nearby include Metro Center, Gallery Place- the Southwest corner of the grounds of the Washing- Chinatown, Judiciary Square, Federal Triangle and ton Monument. The concert includes the U.S. Navy L’Enfant Plaza. The Smithsonian Metro station will be Concert Band, the Sea Chanters chorus, and the Cruis- closed on the Fourth. ers, their rock and top-40 ensemble. That portion ends at 7:30 p.m., to be followed by a vignette by the Na- ❖ Public access to the National Mall begins at 10 tional Park Service. At 8 p.m., the Navy Band Commo- a.m., with all visitors required to enter via a security dores Jazz ensemble will perform with guest Jane checkpoint. Monheit. This portion promptly concludes at 9:10 p.m. for the fireworks display. ❖ Independence Day Parade Parade Start Time: 11:45 a.m. ❖ A Capitol Fourth Concert Parade Route: Constitution Avenue and 7th to 17th Time: 8 - 9:30 p.m. (Admittance begins at 3 p.m.) Sts. Location: West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol Building Washington, D.C.’s 4th of July Parade features The 30th anniversary broadcast will be hosted by marching bands, military and specialty units, floats, actor Jimmy Smits, with performances by Reba and VIP’s. The parade draws a large crowd, so plan to McEntire, Gladys Knight, Darius Rucker (Hootie & the arrive early to stake out a good viewing spot. Blowfish), singer David Archuleta (American Idol), and actor and singer John Schneider, as well as classical ❖ Smithsonian Folklife Festival pianist Lang Lang with the National Symphony Orches- The annual event includes daily and evening music tra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack and dance performances, crafts and cooking demon- Everly and the Choral Arts Society of Washington, un- strations, storytelling and discussions of cultural is- der the direction of Norman Scribner. sues. The themes of the 2010 program will be: México The July 4th concert finale includes Tchaikovsky’s Profundo: A Deeper Mexico, Asian Pacific American “1812 Overture” — featuring the U.S. Army Herald Connections and Smithsonian Inside Out. The hours Trumpets and complete with live cannon fire provided on the 4th of July are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. by the United States Army Presidential Salute Battery. Also featured are the U.S. Army Ceremonial Band, the ❖ 4th of July at the National Archives U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Joint Armed The National Archives celebrates the 4th of July with Forces Color Guard and the State and Territorial Flags special family programming celebrating the signing of the Military District of Washington. The annual event of the Declaration of Independence. Visit the National will be broadcast live on WETA TV 26 with a repeat Archives Building for this special birthday party from airing at 10 p.m. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. See Summer Fun, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 ❖ 11 Summer Fun Where To Go On the Fourth From Page 11 ❖ Fairfax, July 3, (rain date - fireworks only July 4) Fairfax City, ❖ Best Places to View the Independence Day Parade through National Mall Fireworks the downtown area beginning at 10 ❖ U.S. Capitol a.m. Musical entertainment begins ❖ Lincoln Memorial at 7 p.m. at Fairfax High School with ❖ Jefferson Memorial a spectacular fireworks display at ❖ FDR Memorial dark. (703) 385-7858. ❖ East Potomac Park ❖ Southwest Waterfront 4th of ❖ McLean, Langley High School, July Festival (tickets required) 6520 Georgetown Pike McLean. ❖ Rooftop of the W Hotel (tick- (703) 790-0123. Music perfor- ets required) mances, food, games, and activities ❖ Anywhere along the National for kids. Grounds open at 6 p.m. Mall between 14th Street and the Fireworks at dark. Capitol ❖ Aboard a cruise along the ❖ Vienna, Vienna Community Potomac River (tickets required) Center, 120 Cherry Street Southeast, Vienna. Arts and crafts, food, live Daytime Fireworks at Mount Vernon Spectacular views can also be music, vendors, and games. Celebra- seen from the Marine Corps War tions start at 11 a.m. Fireworks at Memorial (Iwo Jima) in Arlington, 9:15 p.m. at Southside Park on Ross Celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 4, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. near the Rosslyn Metro station and Dr. areas along the Virginia side of the Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Wreathlaying. A ceremonial wreathlaying at Potomac River that can be reached ❖ Herndon, Herndon Commu- Washington, salutes our first commander-in-chief Washington’s Tomb by the George Washington from George Washington Memorial nity Center, 814 Ferndale Ave. with a display of made-for-daytime fireworks Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Parkway. You may park at the Herndon. (703) 787-7300. Rides during its annual Independence Day event. Visi- ❖ 11 a.m.: United States Citizenship & Immi- Gravely Point parking lot, which is open at 5 p.m. Music, crafts, bingo, tors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks gration Services Naturalization Ceremony. A spe- about a quarter mile from the 14th games at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. cial Independence Day naturalization ceremony Street Bridge. Another great place 9:30 p.m. The event also includes a naturalization ceremony for America’s 100 newest citizens. to watch the fireworks is from the for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a spe- ❖ 12 p.m.: “Red, White, and Blue” Concert. Pa- Air Force Memorial on Columbia ❖ Reston, Lake Fairfax Park, cial wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake triotic performance by the National Concert Band Pike. 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston. (703) for all (while supplies last), and a visit from the of America on the Bowling Green. 471-5415. Fireworks begin around “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washing- ❖ 12:45 p.m.: Pyrotechnic Salute to America. ❖ National Harbor, Gaylord 9:15 p.m. ton.” All events are included in regular Estate Unique daytime fireworks display over the National Resort, National Harbor, admission: adults, $15; children ages 6-11, $7; Potomac River. Maryland. Fireworks and summer ❖ Leesburg, Ida Lee Park, Rt. and children under 5 are admitted free. Go to ❖ 1 p.m.: “Happy Birthday, America” Cake. festival, beginning at 5 p.m., tickets 15 (King Street) and Ida Lee Drive, Visit.MountVernon.org for more information. Birthday cake on the Bowling Green (while sup- are required. Leesburg. (703) 777-1368. Gates plies last). open at 6 p.m. Fireworks around Mount Vernon’s Schedule of Events: ❖ 1:30 p.m.: Revolutionary War Military Mu- 9:30 p.m. ❖ 9:30 a.m.: General Washington’s Inspection sic. Demonstration by the First Virginia Regiment In Virginia of the Troops. Reading of the Declaration of In- on the Bowling Green. ❖ Virginia has a variety of ❖ Manassas, 9431 West Street, dependence and a demonstration by the First Vir- ❖ 2:30 p.m.: Revolutionary War Military Drill. places to see 4th of July fire- Manassas. (703) 335-8872. Enjoy ginia Regiment on the Bowling Green. Demonstration by the First Virginia Regiment on works. You can see spectacular live music, children’s activities, food ❖ 10 a.m.: Annual Independence Day the Bowling Green. views of the fireworks on the Na- and fireworks. Enter- tional Mall from the Marine Corps tainment begins at 4 War Memorial (Iwo Jima) in Ar- p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 lington, near the Rosslyn Metro p.m. station and areas along the Vir- ginia side of the Potomac River ❖ King’s Domin- that can be reached from George ion, 16000 Theme Washington Memorial Parkway. Park Way, Doswell, Vir- You may park at the Gravely Point ginia. Independence parking lot, which is about a quar- Day celebrations and ter mile from the 14th Street fireworks. Bridge. Another great place to watch the fireworks is from the Air ❖ Alexandria, Force Memorial on Columbia Pike. Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., Alexan- Here are some other places in Vir- dria, Virginia. Celebrate ginia to see 4th of July fireworks. Alexandria’s Birthday & the USA’s on Saturday, ❖ Falls Church, George Mason July 10, 2010, 4-10 High School, 7124 Leesburg Pike, p.m. Enjoy a concert by Falls Church, Virginia. Live music the Alexandria Sym- will start at 7 p.m. followed by fire- phony Orchestra at 9 works at 9:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Last year's celebration at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria. 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

U.S. Air Force Concert Band. At the Air 767-5658 or visit NOW THROUGH AUGUST 20 Force Memorial, 1 Air Force Memorial www.usafband.af.mil. Junior Jam Drop-in Summer Drive, Arlington. Call Line at 202-767- Night Noises Campfire at Gulf Programs. Monday-Friday. 1-5 p.m. 5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil. Branch. 7:30-8:45 p.m. Entertaining Free. Jr. Jam is a drop in program for Film Screening/Meet the activities, which may include stories, ages 11-16yrs. Come in from the Producers: “American Feud” special animal guests, games, songs summer heat to enjoy the afternoon [2008]. 6:30 p.m. “American Feud: A and of course, treats like s’mores. Call with games, sports, arts, and trips. History of Conservatives and Liberals” 703-228-6535 for more information. (Costs for trips will be posted weekly). is the first documentary to trace the $5 per person; $20 max per family Registration is required. To register history of modern political philosophy (children must be accompanied by a please visit the site you wish to in the United States. Producer/director registered adult). Program #643550- attend—Lubber Run Center, Richard Hall and producer Simone 05. Woodbury Park Community Center, Fary will take questions following the Walter Reed Center, Drew Community screening. At the Arlington Central Center, Gunston Community Center, Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. SATURDAY/JULY 3 Langston Brown Center. Gunston Night Noises Campfire at Gulf TUESDAY/JULY 13 (summer school site) & Woodburry Branch. 7:00-8:15 p.m. Entertaining start on July 12th FRIDAY/JULY 2 activities, which may include stories, U.S. Army Band Performs. 7:30 p.m. Free. The 257th Army Band performs at Summer Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free. special animal guests, games, songs Kenmore Middle School auditorium. Visit www.257ArmyBand.com. The U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact. and of course, treats like s’mores. Call Impact performs. Free. At the U.S. Air WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 At the Air Force Memorial, 1 Air Force 703-228-6535 for more information. TUESDAY/JULY 6 Summer Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free. Memorial Drive, Arlington. Call at 202- $5 per person; $20 max per family Force Memorial, 1 Air Force Memorial Catherine’s Ring — A Historic Link (children must be accompanied by a Drive, Arlington. Call at 202-767-5658 to Our First President. 6 to 8 p.m. registered adult). Program #643550- or visit www.usafband.af.mil Historian Richard Klingenmaier will JULY 6-24 06. Financial Basics. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is discuss how the recent discovery of a $20 (for the accompanying textbook). “Sizzlin’ Summer” Cabaret. Tickets: $20. Signature offers three weeks of gold memorial ring has served to focus Part of Money Talk: A Financial Course live music and performances ranging from cabaret and show tunes to jazz, SUNDAY/JULY 4 a new light on the momentous events for Women. At Arlington Central blues, and rock. Tickets to Signature are available by calling Ticketmaster at surrounding the death of George 22nd Annual Barcroft 4th of July Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-573-SEAT (7328) or visiting www.signature-theatre.org. Washington. At Morrison House, 116 ❖ Parade. 10 a.m. Kicking off from the To register, contact [email protected]; 703- July 6, 8 p.m.: Nynth Avenue Drifters South Alfred Street, Alexandria. Visit ❖ Barcroft Community House, 800 S. 228-6417. July 7, 8 p.m.: NYC Singer-Songwriter Circle www.morrisonhouse.com or call 703- ❖ Buchanan Street, Arlington. This year’s Bible Learning. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. July 8, 8 p.m.: Next Generation Honorees Showcase 838-8000. event features include: Magic Activities include a Bible story, songs, Chris Miller & Scott Davenport Richards Swing Dancing. 9-11 p.m. Admission is ❖ Mountain Puppets and the Banjo Man, games and crafts. At Advent Lutheran July 9, 8 p.m.: 21/24: Tamar & The River $10. With the band, Natty Beaux, the ❖ The Marine Color Guard and the Church, 2222 S. Arlington Ridge Road, July 10, 8 p.m.: 21/24: Tamar & The River Soul Tones of Swing Band. At the ❖ Arlington Fire Department. Feel free to Arlington. To register, call the church July 13, 8 p.m. : Danica Dora Clarendon ballroom, 3185 Wilson ❖ join after the parade for the Awards at 703-521-7010 or email July 14, 8 p.m.: Bligh Voth & Weslie Woodley Blvd., Arlington. ❖ Ceremony and BBQ. [email protected]. July 15, 8 p.m.: Tracy Lynn Olivera U.S. Army Band. 7:30 p.m. Free. The ❖ A Walk to Remember Our Children. July 16, 7:30 p.m.: Ain’t Got No: A Rock/Pop Cabaret 257th Army Band will perform patriotic ❖ 8 a.m. For families who have lost a July 16, 9:30 p.m.: Will Gartshore music, marches and entertainment. At FRIDAY/JULY 9 ❖ child of any age or cause. Starts at July 20, 8 p.m.: Stephen Gregory Smith & Karissa Swanigan Kenmore Middle School Auditorium, ❖ Crystal City Hyatt Regency Hotel, Wild Virginia Campfire at Long July 21, 8 p.m.: Sandy Bainum Sings Dorothy Parker Arlington. Go to ❖ Arlington. Sponsored by The Branch. 7:30-8:15 p.m. Entertaining July 22, 8 p.m.: Natascia Diaz with Michael Pemberton www.257armyband.com or call 202- ❖ Compassionate Friends, a national activities, which may include stories, July 23, 7:30 p.m.: Marcy Heisler & Zina Goldrich 685-7899. special animal guests, games, songs ❖ July 23, 9:30 p.m.: Bob McDonald support organization that helps ❖ families reach a positive resolution of and of course, treats like s’mores. Call July 24, 7:30 p.m.: Colleen McHugh: The Songs of Judy Garland 703-228-6535 for more information. ❖ July 24, 9:30 p.m.: Natascia Diaz their grief. Call Susan Johnson at 301- WEDNESDAY/JULY 7 949-2158. Registration is $20. $5 per person; $20 max per family U.S. Air Force Band. 8 p.m. Max (children must be accompanied).

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You have to see it to believe it! Fantastic camps mixed with detailed instruction and inventive building strikes a fun balance between creativity and structure. Let your child be one of the first to experience the new Robotics program designed by Lego Education (not available in stores). Ages 4-10. We bring models to life! StarWars theme plus Lego Magic! Builders begin programming models and develop technology, engineering, programming and math skills on computers. Presented by The Renaissance Child’s Place. Locations now in Falls Church and Alexandria. See the Robotics video at http://therenaissancechild.net/ Reservations at 703-244-0585 The Renaissance Center’s Amazing Summer Camps 104 North Oak Street • Falls Church, Virginia 22046 1801 N. Quaker Lane • Alexandria, Virginia 22302 [email protected] Campers create and build Models that move and make sounds! Make the lion sleep or roar. Ages 5 to 10! Fun and learning that will build skills for now and for the future in every child. The camps your child will always remember!

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 ❖ 13 For information about appearing on this page, contact Deb Funk at 703-778-9444 or ArlingtonREAL ESTATE [email protected] On the Market Looking For Space? Gigantic (nearly 4,000 base sq. ft) five bedrooms, four full and two half baths “Mid Century Modern” rambler nestled on a gorgeous landscaped lot back- ing to woodlands in North Arlington’s ultra convenient commuters dream neighborhood of Woodmont (just off Spout Run & Lorcom Lane.) Enjoy the sun drenched wide open contem- porary floor plan, huge oversized windows, sweeping living/dining rooms, updated eat-in kitchen opening onto main level sunroom, walk out finished basement, extremely flexible floor plan with unusual privacy perfect for an extended family/teenager arrangement, enormous storage/home gym/hobby area and carport. All on a quiet cul-de-sac lot just steps from extensive county parkland. 2514 N. 23rd Road, Arlington 22207. For more information contact Dave Lloyd and Associates, Weichert Realtors, 703-593-3204, www.davelloyd.net. This house is priced at $879,900. Best in Berkshire Oakwood North Arlington tradition and appeal, expanded, upgraded and spectacular. Walk to schools, Metro, and shops from wonderful Brick street. Impressive exterior: front porch, beautifully manicured Rambler on 0.24-acre lot. Inside: Impressive three-story great room, wood 1/3 Acre Center hall, four/five floors, expansive wall of windows, built-ins. Four bedrooms, bedrooms, three full baths, and brick three full baths, including a master suite with sitting rambler on 1/3 acre, 13,622 square feet. room/office and an impressive master bath. Family room has Newer kitchen and baths. Professionally wainscoting, more built-ins, mudroom, and storage. 6743 N. designed dressing room or third main 27th Street, Arlington, VA 22213. level bedroom. Replacement win- dows. Pergola style carport with two For more information contact Kristin Mango, bays. Deck off sun/reading room. Underground sprinkler system. 7033 Williamsburg McEnearney Associates, Inc., 571-276-0798, Blvd., Arlington, VA 22213. www.KristinMango.com. For more information contact Walt Babic, Coldwell Banker, 703- 408-5877, www.cbmove.com/Arlington. This house is offered at $1,125,000. This house is priced at $749,900.

Profile in Real Estate – Brian Klotz “Arlington is an extraordinary place to live and something I knew the unique characteristics of each neighborhood to overcoming the moment I arrived here 22 years ago,” said RE/MAX realtor Brian Klotz. objections to a successful sale before they arise – key to marketing a In fact, 10 years ago it was the sense of community here that led him property. “When working with buyers, I stress that they will know to transition from commercial real estate asset management to helping when we find the right home, and it will hit them the moment they friends and neighbors find a place to call home. “Whenever I travel walk in the door. I take pride in finding not only the right home, outside of the area, I’m reminded of how lucky we are to live in but also one that is the right investment for my client. Homebuyers Arlington and how fortunate I am to have a job that I love doing every should not settle for less.” day.” Brian Klotz Brian graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, is a licensed RE/MAX Allegiance His move to residential real estate was immediately rewarding as cli- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and RE/MAX Hall of Fame Club [email protected] ents turned to Brian for his advice and “no pressure” approach. member. Brian, his partner David and their Boston terrier Mr. (703) 980-8218 According to Brian, selling a home has many nuances from gauging the Magic reside in Arlington’s Country Club Hills. www.brianklotz.net

14 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales MAY 2010 OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS $760,000 ~ $440,000 Will Return after the Holiday

Address ...... BR FBHB ...... Postal City ...... Sold Price ...... Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 1700 23RD ST S ...... 5 .. 3 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $760,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.08 ...... FOREST HILLS CMN 3009 NOTTINGHAM ST N ...... 7 .. 4 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $751,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... OHIO ST HALLIDAY 530 OAKLAND ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $750,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... ASHTON HEIGHTS 4424 17TH ST N ...... 4 .. 3 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $750,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... WILLET HEIGHTS 1506 20TH ST S ...... 4 .. 3 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $749,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... AURORA HILLS 1812 BARTON ST ...... 4 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $744,480 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... AURORA HEIGHTS 2312 LEE HWY ...... 3 .. 3 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $739,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... COURTHOUSE SQUARE 6012 27TH RD N ...... 5 .. 3 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $736,500 ...... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... BERKSHIRE OAKWOOD 3637 38TH ST N ...... 3 .. 3 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $732,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... RIVER CREST 5274 26TH ST N ...... 4 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $731,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... COUNTRY CLUB 6219 22ND RD N ...... 5 .. 3 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $727,500 ...... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... OVER LEE KNOLLS 2323 VAN BUREN CT N ...... 3 .. 4 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $722,500 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... FENWICK COURT 3822 8TH ST S...... 5 .. 3 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $720,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... ALCOVA HEIGHTS 5739 18TH ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $720,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... LEEWAY HEIGHTS 721 20TH ST S...... 4 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $710,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... ADDISON HEIGHTS 727 VERMONT ST ...... 3 .. 3 .. 2 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $701,500 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... COURTS OF BALLSTON 2701 GRANT ST S ...... 3 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $701,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... AURORA HILLS 1511 ROLFE ST N #C401 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $699,900 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... RHODES HILL SQUARE To add your Realtor represented Open House 5305 18TH ST N ...... 4 .. 3 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $699,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... LARCHMONT to these weekly listings, please call 703-821-5050 3835 9TH ST N #PH5W ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $695,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... LEXINGTON SQUARE 625 HIGHLAND ST S ...... 3 .. 3 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $690,250 ...... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 5314 27TH ST N ...... 4 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $689,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... COUNTRY CLUB 3301 22ND ST N ...... 3 .. 1 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $680,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... MAYWOOD 2551 WASHINGTON BLVD ...... 4 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $675,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... CLARENDON 1004 19TH ST S ...... 3 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $675,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... ADDISON HEIGHTS 6223 19TH ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $675,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... OVER LEE KNOLLS 1401 OAK ST N #306 ...... 3 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $675,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... THE WESLIE 906 EDISON ST N ...... 4 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $674,900 ...... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... BALLSTON 2008 CLEVELAND ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $670,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... CLARK & HILTON 622 TAZEWELL ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 2 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $670,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... TOWNES OF BALLSTON 236 BRYAN ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $665,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... LYON PARK 2225 KENTUCKY ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $660,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... TUCKAHOE VILLAGE 2312 TRENTON ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $660,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... LEE HEIGHTS 9TH ROAD N #41 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $659,900 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... LATTERNERS CLARENDON Be Part of 5058 36TH ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $654,750 ...... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... COUNTRY CLUB MNRS 736 DANVILLE ST N ...... 2 .. 1 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $652,900 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... CLARENDON 3131 9TH RD #12 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $649,900 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... LATTERNERS CLARENDON The Pet Connection 4665 4TH ST S...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $649,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... BARCROFT 4423 19TH RD N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $645,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... WILLET HEIGHTS 1008 18TH ST S ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $637,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... ADDISON HEIGHTS in July 1501 STAFFORD ST ...... 4 .. 3 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $635,990 ...... Detached ...... 0.14 . DOUGLAS PARK NEW ARL. 1017 LIBERTY ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $635,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... DOMINION HILLS Send Your Photos & Stories Now to 890 NOTTINGHAM ST N ...... 4 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $629,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... MADISON MANOR 1001 GEORGE MASON DR ...... 3 .. 3 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $625,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.10 ...... WESTWIND [email protected] 5618 24TH ST N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $625,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... TUCKAHOE VILLAGE 6217 18TH ST N ...... 2 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $625,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... OVER LEE KNOLLS Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and 2914 6TH ST S...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $620,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 2401 POWHATAN ST ...... 3 .. 1 .. 2 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $614,215 ...... Detached ...... 0.22 ...... BERKSHIRE OAKWOOD identify all people and pets in photos. Submission deadline July 21. 2801 LEE HWY #401 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $608,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... LYON HILL 5717 18TH RD N ...... 3 .. 1 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $605,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... LEEWAY HEIGHTS 2408 ILLINOIS ST ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $600,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... TUCKAHOE VILLAGE 888 QUINCY ST #1501 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $596,400 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... RESIDENCES@LIBERTY CT 2315 GREENBRIER CT ...... 3 .. 3 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $590,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... GREENBRIER COURT 1205 GARFIELD ST N #503 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $585,000 ...... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... STATION SQUARE Early Spring 3131 9TH RD #22 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $584,900 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... LATTERNERS CLARENDON Spring Clearance 3131 9TH RD #23 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $580,500 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... LATTERNERS CLARENDON Blooming 3528 MILITARY RD ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $580,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.23 .. BROYHILL FOREST/HILLS 25%25% Perennials, 910 EDGEWOOD ST ...... 3 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $575,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... CLARENDON Benches, Fountains, Perennials, 7100 27TH RD N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $575,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... BERKSHIRE OAKWOOD Azaleas & 1276 WAYNE ST N #PH25 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $573,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... WILLIAMSBURG Cast Iron Pots OFFOFF Flowering Trees 901 MONROE ST N #1015 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $565,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... VIRGINIA SQUARE 1513 LONGFELLOW ST N ...... 3 .. 1 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $559,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... WESTOVER HILLS 2826 LORCOM LN ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $555,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... MAYWOOD 1212 FOREST DR S ...... 5 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $550,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.22 ..... VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ETC Patios, Walls 800 18TH ST S...... 3 .. 1 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $545,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... ADDISON HEIGHTS Walkways 1800 WILSON BLVD #210 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $541,000 ...... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 1800 WILSON BLVD 60-75%60-75% 3322 23RD RD N ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $537,500 ...... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... MAYWOOD Paver Driveways 1201 GARFIELD ST N #105 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $535,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... STATION SQUARE 1100 CLEVELAND ST ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $535,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... ARLINGTON HILLS OFFOFF POTSPOTS & So Much More 851 GLEBE RD N #920 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $533,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... CONTINENTAL 3625 10TH ST N #606 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $525,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MONROE 1948 CLEVELAND ST ...... 2 .. 2 .. 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $525,000 ...... Townhouse ...... CALVERT COURT 3800 FAIRFAX DR #1102 ...... 3 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $522,500 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... TOWER VILLA FREE 1000 RANDOLPH ST N #804 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $520,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... THE BERKELEY 43 EDISON ST S ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $520,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... ARLINGTON FOREST Landscape & 1111 19TH STREET NORTH #2006 1 .. 1 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $520,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... WATERVIEW RESIDENCES 1305 LONGFELLOW ST ...... 2 .. 1 .. 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $517,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... 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Open 8-7, 7 days a week To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 ❖ 15 ORANGE LINE World Cup at Rí Rá ❖ July 28 — Ruthie and the Wranglers Rí Rá invites soccer fans to watch the World Cup Soccer Tournament matches ❖ LUNCHTIME CONCERTS, The Rosslyn BID adds outdoor lunchtime live from South Africa between now and Sunday, July 11. Sports enthusiasts concerts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. can visit the Irish pub to catch up on all of the news and action from South along N. Lynn Street in the heart of Rosslyn. Africa, as teams from across the globe compete for the coveted championship ❖ On Tuesdays in June, July and August, concerts will be held at Crandal trophy. Opening as early as 7 a.m., the pub will serve Mackey Park at the corner of 19th Street North and Lynn Street. East Falls Church a traditional Irish breakfast during morning broad- ❖ On Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. through casts. Visit www.rira.com/rira/worldcup.html or call Sept. 1, an eclectic array of bands will perform in the col- 703-248-9888. Rí Rá is located at 2915 Wilson Blvd., orful new ‘CentralSpace to CentralPlace’ urban plaza at Arlington. the corner of Wilson Boulevard and North Lynn Street. ❖ On Thursdays, the Farmers Market Lunchtime con- certs will continue at Wilson Blvd and North Oak Street World Cup at Mister Days from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. through Oct. 21. In the event Mister Days in Clarendon was voted Best Sports of rain, outdoor lunchtime concerts will be cancelled. Bar in June 2010 by Northern Virginia Magazine. CRANDAL MACKEY TUESDAY CONCERTS: During the World Cup soccer games, it will be open- ❖ June 29 — Cletus & Lori ing at 7 a.m. for all the 7:30 a.m. World Cup games ❖ July 6 — Rick Franklin & Friends — with a full breakfast menu, $2 World Cup Pints, ❖ July 13 — Buck Wilson Jr. $3 Bloody Marys and Mimosas, $3.50 Peroni Pints, ❖ July 20 — Laurie Rose Griffith & Peter Mealy $3.50 16 oz Alum Bottles. Mister Days is located at ❖ July 27 — Jon Kaplan & Derek Evry Ballston-MU 3100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-527- 1600. CENTRALSPACE TO CENTRALPLACE WEDNESDAY CONCERTS: ❖ June 30 — The Jolly Twins featuring Micah Robinson Ballston Arts and Crafts Market Is July 10 ❖ July 7 — The Lloyd Dobler Effect ❖ July 14 — Frame Werk Band The 2010 Ballston Arts & Crafts Market returns to Welburn Square on Satur- ❖ July 21 — Impresarios Band day, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ❖ July 28 — The Fishermen Band Experience local art at its best with handcrafted silver jewelry by bLuGrn design, demented decoupage by BoxBoy, upscale photography by Steven L. ❖ RESTAURANTS AND RHYTHMS, Sundays, Tuesdays, & Fridays through Miller Words & Images, cheeky plushes by Grumpy Haters, designer tees by July, Restaurants and Rhythms offers three weekly performances inside three Sharp Shirter and more. Rosslyn restaurants through the end of July. On Sundays at PIOLA, Origem puts Located between North Stuart and North 9th Streets, across from the Ballston jazz on the menu; the Hyatt Arlington serves up the Blues on Tuesdays with the Metro, the Ballston Arts & Crafts Market is Arlington’s only 100 percent hand- Mary Ann Redmond Duo; and the Key Bridge Marriott’s Connexion Lounge made market. Call 703-528-3527. Virginia Sq-GMU offers Brazilian Jazz on Fridays with Project Natale. RESTAURANTS AND RHYTHMS: TUESDAYS, THROUGH JULY 27 ❖ Sundays 7 – 8:30 p.m. Piola, 1550 Wilson Blvd. Origem Brazilian Jazz Restaurants & Rhythms at Hyatt. 5-6:30 p.m. The Hyatt Arlington ❖ Tuesdays 5 – 6:30 p.m. Hyatt Arlington, 1325 Wilson Blvd. Mary Ann will host The Mary Ann Redmond Duo on Redmond Duo Kick Butt Blues Tuesdays. At 1325 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-525-1234. Fridays 5 – 6:30 p.m. Key Bridge Marriott Connexion Lounge, 1401 Lee Highway, Project Natale Straight Ahead and Latin Jazz FRIDAYS, THROUGH JULY 30 Restaurants & Rhythms at Key Bridge Marriott. 5-6:30 p.m. The Connexion Lounge at the Key Bridge Marriott will host Project Natale on Fri- The Jazz Jam day evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. during the Restaurants & Rhythms series. Potomac Jazz Project Bassist / Bandleader Stan Hamrick is coordinating Jazz Jam Sessions at Extra Virgin. This is a great opportunity for jazzers from begin- SUNDAYS, THROUGH JULY 25 ners to pros to have some fun and display their talents in one of the D.C. area’s Restaurants & Rhythms at Piola. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Piola will host best jazz venues. At Extra Virgin Lounge, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington; call Origem, a Brazillian jazz group, every Clarendon 703-998-8474. Date: Wednesday June 30 from 7 – 11 p.m. Sunday from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning May 30 until July 25. Live Music at Clarendon Ballroom Free Live Music in Rosslyn Located at 3185 North Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-469-2244 The Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) will be filled with music www.clarendonballroom.com this summer. The weekly line-up will include three outdoor lunchtime con- ❖ June 30 – Whether or Not ❖ certs, three restaurant performances and a happy hour live-music dance party July 1 — Burnt Sienna ❖ July 2 — DJ music through the end of July. Tuesday and Wednesday Lunchtime concerts will con- ❖ July 3 — DJ Image tinue through the last week in August, and Thursday concerts will last through Oct. 21. The live music performances are part of the Rosslyn BID’s summer program offering more than 100 free events. The live music events include: Live Music at Rosslyn Lunchtime Concerts ❖ PARTY AT THE PLAZA, Wednesdays in June and July Party at the Plaza Adjacent to the market, shoppers can enjoy a variety of live music during returns to Rosslyn for the second year featuring live music and dancing on Rosslyn Lunchtime Concerts held from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This year the Court House Wednesdays from 5:30–8 p.m., from now through July 28 on the outdoor music expands with four extra concerts to last through the end of the market plaza at Rosslyn Plaza, 1611 North Kent Street. In June the area’s hottest salsa season. The lineup includes R&B, Pop, Folk, Jazz musicians and more. bands will heat up the plaza and in July, swing takes over the outdoor dance 2010 Lunchtime Concerts Schedule floor. The evening starts with a half hour dance lesson. The Latin music nights ❖ July 1 — Vaughn Nark & Panorama, Contemporary Jazz ❖ will feature the region’s leading Salseras, Jeri Dembrak and Eileen Torres. Aus- July 8 — Memphis Gold, Memphis-Style Blues ❖ July 15 — Steve Wolf & Swingspeak, Upbeat & Jazzy tralian dance champion Michael Rye will teach swing in July. ❖ July 22 — Patty Reese Band, Folk-Rock/Blues The event is held on a covered plaza located at the corner of Wilson Blvd. and N. Kent Street, just two blocks from Rosslyn Metro. It is accessible by taking the stairs at Wilson Blvd. or by taking the building elevator to the lobby 2010 Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival level. Vornado/Charles E. Smith is an event sponsor. The festival returns to Gateway Park at 1300 Lee Highway at the foot of Key Rosslyn PARTY AT THE PLAZA PERFORMERS: Bridge every Friday night at dusk beginning April 30 and ending Sept. 3. The ❖ June 30 — Orquesta la Romana event is free and open to the public. ❖ July 7 — King Teddy ❖ July 2 — “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” (1991) ❖ July 14 — Texas Chainsaw Horns ❖ July 9 — “Home Alone” (1990) ❖ July 21 — Blue Sky 5 ❖ July 16 — “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” (1993) 16 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Graduation 2010

Sam, Vinny and Caroline Del Guidice and Pamela Porter enjoy a bit of the potluck dinner preceding the gradua- tion exercises on Wednesday, June 23.

Photos by Louise Krafft/Connection Ruby Novillo, Annie Buckalew, Lydia Fisher-Lasky and Ariel Scharf found seats on the couch for the graduation ceremony. Farewell to H-B Woodlawn

Johnny Landers selected a lyric from the Beatles “Abbey Road.”

Bess Patton and her quote from Goethe “It is my daily Megan Hauptman signs mood that makes the Emily Cope holds onto bouquets of flow- Adam Lake, Mary Kallem, Alex Pollock and Sam’s class book. weather.” ers to be presented later in the ceremony. Tess Andrew.

Sam Erler and Tessa Heydinger and Alyse Alicandro and Jack Crawford- Brown. David Isaacson surveys the tables of food in the cafeteria. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 ❖ 17 People Photographer Captures Perspectives of Prejudice From Page 3 have to bring back pictures with your sto- of what happened, I realized I had set it we heard here in the States.” ries’ and I said, ‘No problem, I’m a compe- aside for so long, that I’d gotten over it to a The Los Angeles native described her tent amateur’ but in fact, I did not know certain degree; however, when I read it and childhood as “pretty normal” but admits she how to load a camera,” she laughed. saw the pictures in conjunction with every- was “desperate to get away” from the ma- The self- taught photographer discovered thing else, I was so moved emotionally, al- terialistic and superficial ethos of Holly- she thoroughly enjoyed her new role: most to tears. It was very moving for me,” wood and come east. Chernush attended “Shooting was so liberating — I had no Sherrod said. Sarah Lawrence College where one of the training in it and no censorship.” Very early “Our Jenkins Community Gallery is dedi- writers she most admired, Joseph Campbell, on, she had photographs published in Life cated to showing work that represents the was her professor in her senior year. The and Time. In 1980 Chernush left her 9 to 5 diverse Arlington community,” said Claire summer after graduation, she received a “cushy” government job to see if she could Huschle, executive director of the Arling- Fulbright grant to spend a “life-changing make it as a freelance photographer. She ton Arts Center. She added, “From the work year” in India. said she has never looked back. Her assign- of local school children to projects coordi- ments have taken her all over the world and nated by other non- profits, the work in this THEN INSTEAD of returning to the States, she has photographed more than 50 fea- space always reflects the things that are Chernush spent 2 years living in Altea, an ture stories for Smithsonian Magazine. important, in some way or another, to our idyllic fishing village in Spain, in a seven- Among her corporate clients are Microsoft, neighbors.” room, 500-year-old house, 100 yards from Lafarge, and Intel. Huschle said she’s impressed with Arling- the Mediterranean. During this time, “I had ton County’s dedication to keeping the dia- this notion that I wanted to be a writer,” WITH HER CURRENT exhibition, logue about diversity open. “Kay’s project she laughed adding, “the problem for me Chernush said she hopes that people will was funded, in part, by a grant from the was that I had too much training in writing take the time to read the stories. On the Arlington Commission for the Arts, which I — I know what great writing is and I had photos are self- descriptors of how the sub- find to be a perfect testament to this,” she the idea of wanting to be a writer without jects see themselves; the text describes the Photo by Delia Sava said. having anything to say at that time.” When perception of others. “I decided to go with Kay Chernush When Chernush who is Jewish moved to her savings ran out, Chernush went to work what I was getting [from her subjects] be- Arlington in 1973, she said her relatives for the Paris bureau of the New York Times. cause it was much more interesting than that’s meant to suggest that we all have bi- were horrified. In December of 1973 Chernush moved to my own preconceptions … I discovered that ases,” she said. “They said, ‘You’re going to live in Arling- Arlington and took a job with the Peace prejudice comes in a context, it’s not just Merian Sherrod, one of the participants ton, the home of the American Nazi party?’” Corps as a public affairs writer. It was for being called a name … I wanted people to said she found the exhibition thought-pro- Since that time she has seen “phenomenal an assignment in the Sahel region of Africa know them and to know their stories.” As voking and intriguing, especially reading changes” in Arlington: “The diversity just covering the drought that Chernush fell in one stands to read the text, “If you look what the other people had to say about their really makes you proud — it really makes love with photography. “They said, ‘you closely, you’ll see your own reflection, and experiences. “When I read my own account you proud.” “Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs, July 12-16. Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 S. Pershing Dr.; Langston- Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Madison, 3829 N. Stafford St.; also TJ Comm. Cen- ter, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington Mill at Fairlington Comm. Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Senior trips: Berkeley Springs, WV, Monday, July 12, $32 (incl. lunch); Corcoran Gallery of Art, D.C., Chuck Close exhibit, Wednesday, July 14, $18; Philadelphia, PA, Barnes Collection gallery of art, Thurs., July 15, $86 (incl. dinner).Call Arling- ton Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4748. Registration required. Northern Virginia Senior Olympics regis- tration forms available by calling 703-228-4721 or online at www.nvso.us. Over 25 events; opening day in Arlington. $10 registration fee; deadline Sept. 1. Three-part series on car shopping se- crets begins Monday, July 12, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Register, 703-228-5321. Armchair tour of Renoir exhibit at Phila- From left, Cherie Sandara and Photos by Delia Sava/The Connection delphia Museum of Art, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills. $6. Co-chairs of the event, Mali Register, 703-228-5722. Nicki Tunmatip of the Lao Sawan Employment counseling, Monday, July 12, Yajaira Yanez. Dance Troupe. Phonpadith and Eric Samuel. 10 a.m., Walter Reed. Free. Call for appointment, 703-228-0955. Seniors-only weight room hours at Singer/ Langston-Brown and Madison. $60/15 sesions. Heritage Call for days and times, 703-228-4745. songwriter, Work out with fitness coach during exclu- Monalisa sive seniors only hours, Tuesday, July 13, 10 a.m., Arias. Lee. $4 per drop in. Details, 703-228-0555. Showcase Roundtable discussion of historical events, people, Tuesday, July 13, 11:15 a.m., Lee. Free. Details, 703-228-0555. Teatro de la Luna and the Lao How and when to apply for Social Security, Heritage Foundation held an artis- Tuesday, July 13, 7 p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Reg- tic showcase event on Sunday, June ister, 703-228-0955. Linda Catalan, Learn to swim classes coming in the Fall. Call 13, to raise funds for their left, with her Wednesday, July 14, 10 a.m. for details, 703-228- children’s programs at the NRECA dad, Francisco 4745. Conference Center in Ballston. The Arlington Walking Club will meet, Catalan. Wednesday, July 14, 9:30 a.m. to walk along the W&OD Trail in Vienna. $3. Details, 703-228-4403. 18 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Dominion Hills Warriors Mix Competition, Fun DURING THE WARRIORS’ Arlington swim team competes meet against Highland Park on in Division 8 of NVSL June 26, six Dominion Hills swim- mers won multiple events. Gwen By Jon Roetman “You have to meet each swim- Bobst finished first in the 13-14 The Connection mer where they’re at individually girls butterfly and backstroke, and figure out what their goals Grayson Jazwick won the 9-10 ophia Moses, 12, swims are,” Kuziel said. “Do they want boys butterfly and backstroke, year-round. Stephen to have fun? Do they want to get Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection Gregory Lemek won the 15-18 SMorrissey, 15, is a sum- a personal best? Do they want to boys freestyle and butterfly, Kevin mer-only swimmer. Each be serious?” Morris-Larkin finished atop them has a different approach to the Moses, who attends Swanson boys 8-and-under freestyle and sport, but each was having a good Middle School, has been swim- backstroke, Abby Young won the time on June 28 as a member of ming with Dominion Hills since 15-18 girls freestyle and back- the Dominion Hills swim team. the age of 6. She recently started stroke and Moses won the 11-12 This Monday meet at Lee-Gra- swimming year-round after previ- girls freestyle and butterfly. ham Pool in Falls Church was for ously competing in basketball and Geoffrey Ax (9-10 boys breast- development purposes and wasn’t tae kwon do. While she puts in the stroke), James Hughes (13-14 scored. The competitive aspect of time and effort to succeed — she boys backstroke), Nathan Hughes swimming for the Warriors came swims five or six days per week in (15-18 boys breaststroke), Haley two days prior, when Moses took the summer and two or three days Saner (15-18 girls breaststroke) first in the freestyle and butterfly a week in the winter — she also and Mackenzie Ullom (9-10 girls in the 11-12 girls division, and swims for fun. Sophia Moses of the Dominion Hills swim team. breaststroke) each won one event Morrissey was part of the winning “I like it because there are a lot for Dominion Hills. men’s 15-18 medley relay team of my friends here and I enjoy said he enjoys the feeling of indi- Kuziel, in her second season The Warriors also had five relay during a meet against Highland swimming,” said Moses, whose vidual accomplishment swimming coaching the Warriors, described teams win: 8 and under boys Park (HP won 216-186). favorite stroke is the butterfly. “It’s brings. Dominion Hills, which has 150 freestyle (KJ Morris-Larkin, The Dominion Hills Warriors com- really fun because there are a lot “I don’t do many other [indi- youths competing, as a friendly en- Bennet Curtis, Jacob Swisher, pete in Division 8 of the Northern of team-building activities,” in- vidual] sports,” he said, “so it’s fun vironment. Henry Uz), 9-10 boys medley Virginia Swim League. While upper cluding a Jell-O tug-of-war and a to race against other kids just for “I think this team is kind of like (Scott Larsen, Jazwick, Luke divisions (1, 2, etc.) are primarily Jell-O slip-and-slide. myself.” a big family,” she said. “Every- Hepp, Noah Swisher), 15-18 boys about competition, lower divisions Morrissey’s favorite stroke is the one is born into it. They stick medley (Nathan Hughes, Patrick (through 17) incorporate a sense of MORRISSEY, WHO will be a butterfly. around together. The whole Morris, Morrissey, Lemek), 15-18 casual fun. With the Warriors being freshman at H.B. Woodlawn Sec- “I like when you take a breath family stays there for a really girls medley (Young, Devon in the middle, head coach Nina ondary Program, plays club and you see all the other kids be- long time. I was coming in as an Harkins, Haley Sanner, Erinn Kuziel, who will be a counselor at hockey, lacrosse and basketball hind you,” he said, “and then when outsider last year and I felt very Spack) and boys mixed age Washington-Lee High School in the along with swimming. Hockey is you get out of the water and you’re welcomed and part of the fam- freestyle (Jazwick, Eric Weiner, fall, deals with both aspects. his primary sport, but Morrissey the first person to finish.” ily, which was nice.” James Hughes, Nathan Hughes). Sports Briefs was No. 50. parts. The 33 event victories in- Yorktown Boys Yorktown finished the season cluded 25 individual event wins, Soccer Ranked with a 14-3-3 record, winning its eight relay wins, seven double fourth consecutive National Dis- winners, and seven sweeps. 5Qs By ESPN trict championship under head Sweeps by the 13-14 boys and coach David Wood. the 15-18 boys in the freestyle Members of the Yorktown boys events led the way to a 55-35 Five questions soccer program were disappointed Overlee lead. The 8-and-under with losing in the Northern Region Overlee Beats boys and the 15-18 boys swept with Dominion semifinals for the third straight their backstroke events to help season, but the Patriots received Tuckahoe Hills swimmer stretch the lead to 113-67. In the national recognition for their ef- The 2010 NVSL season kicked breaststroke events, the 9-10 boys forts in 2010. Stephen off with the Overlee Flying Fish and 13-14 boys added sweeps and Yorktown finished the season welcoming the Tuckahoe Tigers the lead grew to 171-99. The 15- ranked No. 22 in ESPNRISE.com’s Morrissey back to Division 1. Overlee 18 boys claimed their third sweep Fab 50 poll of the best prep soccer greeted Tuckahoe with a slew of of the day in the fly events and teams in the country during the fast times and several record- Overlee went into the relays with spring of 2010. The team that Q: What location is the sport to play? breaking swims to claim a 256-146 an insurmountable 216-126 lead. knocked the Patriots out of the farthest from the Wash- A: Hockey. I’ve been playing victory. The win moved the Eight relay wins completed the playoffs, McLean, was ranked No. ington D.C. metro area it for a really long time and all Overlee dual meet win streak to morning and then both teams had 19. that you have traveled? my family members play it, too. 22 as they look to claim their fifth pizza on the deck. Nine of the top 50 teams were A: Beijing, China. My dad consecutive Division 1 title and With their three sweeps, the 15- from Virginia, including No. 1 works for United Airlines so he Q: What’s your favorite 27th overall. 18 boys proved to be most domi- Frank Cox, the AAA state cham- managed to get some tickets. food? In the Tuckahoe meet, Overlee nant age group and won 36 of the pion from Virginia Beach. Battle- A: PB and J. claimed event victories in 33 of the 41 points available. They were fol- field (Haymarket) was No. 14, Q: What is your favorite 50 events. The boys were particu- lowed closely by the 13-14 boys Stone Bridge (Ashburn) was No. movie? Q: What’s your favorite larly dominant as they won 22 of who claimed 35 of 41 points. The 18, Blacksburg was No. 24, Deep A: “Dark Night” or “Miracle.” video game? 25 events and outscored the Tuc- other age groups outscoring their Run (Glen Allen) was No. 27, A: NHL 10. kahoe boys by a 157-44 score. Tuckahoe opponents were the 8- — Jon Roetman Patrick Henry (Roanoke) was No. Q: What is your favorite Each age group on the boys’ side and-under boys (26 of 32), the 9- 49 and Mills Goodwin (Richmond) outscored their Tuckahoe counter- See Sports Briefs, Page 20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ June 30 - July 6, 2010 ❖ 19 Sports Briefs

From Page 19 from 1992. This also broke the pool record double winners were Angus Ricks, George offers on D.C. United ticket packages. 10 boys (33 of 41), the 13-14 girls (27 of previously held by Eric Nasakaitis from Cranwell, and Richard Gentry. Single win- D.C. United offers summer camps for 41), the 11-12 girls (26 of 41), and the 11- Hunter Mill (33.62 in 2005). The final ners included: Sarah DiMeglio, Jillian players of all skill levels, from beginner to 12 boys (22 of 41). Overlee had seven record of the day fell when Kaitlin Wolla Johnson, Grayson Offutt, Mike Poppalardo, elite athlete. double winners: Brady Almand (11-12 boys swam a 29.83 in the 15-18 girls 50 fly to Ian Stuver, Kirby Nassetta, Amanda Fees for the camp will be $295 for the free and breast), Ryan Baker (11-12 boys break Stephanie Bower’s record time of Didawick, and Drew Wallace. full-day program, and $195 for the half-day back and fly), Suzanne Dolan (11-12 girls 30.13 from 1992. This also broke the pool With upcoming meets against Division-A program. For more information regarding free and back), Matthew Essig (15-18 boys record of 29.87 set by Katie Radloff from rivals Columbia, Edgemoor, and Kenwood, camp registration or curriculum, visit the free and back), Nick Pasternak (9-10 boys Donaldson Run in 2007. the Lightning Bolts hope to continue their D.C. United summer camp page at http:// free and fly), Robert Ridgeway (8-and-un- There will lots of Flyers when the Flying winning streak. The team won all of their www.dcunited.com/camps/summer-camps der boys free and back), and Rachel Fish host the Flyers from Fairfax Station on meets last summer as they took home the or contact Greg Steininger at 202-587-5468 Robertson (13-14 girls back and breast). July 3 for the next Saturday meet. CCSDA Championship — their first since or [email protected] Single event winners for Overlee included 1956. John Aldinger (9-10 boys breast), Nicholas Offutt, Baker Break 5K Race to Benefit Brooks (15-18 boys fly), Emma Day (9-10 D.C. United to Host girls fly), Jonathan Day (9-10 boys back), WGCC Records Gulf Efforts David Emson (13-14 boys free), Jason Summer Camp Henley (13-14 boys back), Paul Kinsella (8- The Washington Golf and Country Club Clean Water Network is partnering with and-under boys breast), Michaela Morrison Lightning Bolts, the defending champions D.C. United will run a week-long soccer Pacers and the Gulf Restoration Network to (11-12 girls breast), John Murphy (13-14 of the Country Club Swimming and Diving camp at Washington-Lee High School as hold the Run for the Gulf 5K at Bluemont boys breast), Kayle Park (9-10 girls breast), Association (CCSDA), defeated Congres- part of the club’s 2010 Summer Camp Park in Arlington at 7:30 p.m. on July 16. and Kaitlin Wolla (15-18 girls fly). sional Country Club in their first Division- schedule. The camp, intended for players The race will benefit clean-up work in the Even though this was the first meet of the A dual meet of the season on June 24. Af- of all skill levels ages 7-14, is available in Gulf region. summer, the Overlee record books took a ter trailing for much of the meet, the Light- both half-day and full-day sessions and runs Participants may register online at hit as several long-standing team records ning Bolts finished strong and eked out a from July 5-9. runpacers.com through noon of July 16. On- were broken. Nick Pasternak’s 32.43 in the 251-236 victory. The half-day session runs Monday-Friday site registration (cash or check only) will 9-10 boys 50 free broke the oldest record Alston Offutt broke the team’s 13-14 girls from 9 a.m.-noon, and the full-day session be accepted from 6-7:30 p.m. on June 16. on the board. The previous record (32.60) 50-meter breaststroke record — a record lasts from 9 a.m.- p.m. The full-day camp Registration cost before noon of July 16 is was held by David Smith and was set in that had been held since 1983. Ryan Baker includes a guest instructional and auto- $25. On-site registration (race day after 6 1963 (an NVSL record at the time). The next broke two records — the 11-12 boys 50- graph session with D.C. United’s Jaime p.m.) is $30. D-tag disposable timing tags oldest record to fall was in the 11-12 girls meter backstroke and the 11-12 boys 50- Moreno on July 6. will be used. 50 free where Suzanne Dolan swam a 28.78 meter butterfly. In addition, participants in all camp pro- to break the 1984 record (29.03) of Erica In addition to these impressive perfor- grams receive an official D.C. United Camp Summer Pool Hours Bledsoe. Two records from 1992 fell. Ryan mances, Offutt and Baker were also win- ball, an official camp t-shirt, a ticket voucher The summer schedule for Arlington Baker swam a 31.58 in the 11-12 boys 50 ners in other events at the meet. Baker won to a D.C. United regular season home match back to top Adam Bronstein’s time of 33.48 three events and Offutt won two. Other with other camp participants, and discount See Sports Briefs, Page 23

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