Constituents, Supervisors, members of the Virginia Gen- eral Assembly and leaders of neighboring jurisdictions, friends and family celebrate with Sharon Bulova, Chair- man of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors her pend- ing retirement during the Dec. 9 retirement reception held in her honor at Fairfax County Government Center.

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Retiring mem- bers of the ‘She’s Always Been a Fairfax County Board of Gold Standard’ Supervisors: John Cook, , Community leaders on Sharon Bulova and Linda Sharon Bulova. Smyth at the Dec. 3, 2019 Phyllis J. Randall Board of Phyllis J. Randall, Chair of Supervisors the Loudoun County Board of Meeting. Supervisors: “I want to thank Chairman Bulova for her many years of service, but Screenshot Dec. 3, 2019, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors also more personally being a guide and mentor to me during my first term as Chair Leaving on a High Note: of Loudoun County. She passed the baton to me, and it’s my intention to make her 31 Year Joy Ride proud.”

Bryan Hill Sharon Bulova, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board Bryan Hill, Fairfax County Executive: “I wish her all the of Supervisors, retires. best in retirement, and she should be happy never to By Mercia Hobson Management Study Project (Dranesville District). receive another phone call The Connection Nearing the end of the meeting, Bulova thanked from me with bad news as it her staff over the years, her current staff and staff will always be good news t the end of December 2019, Chairman of that served her since she was first elected as the going forward. And thank you the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Annandale District Supervisor, which later was for the opportunity to run ASharon S. Bulova ends 31 years of service named the Braddock district. Bulova recognized the Fairfax County.” to the County, 21 years as the Braddock services of the outgoing Board of Supervisor mem- District Supervisor and 10 years as Chairman of the bers, Braddock Supervisor John Cook (R), Providence Board. During her last month in service, Chairman District Supervisor (D) and Hunter Mill Gregory Scott Bulova continued to lead the locality of 1.1 million District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D). Gregory Scott, director of people and also shared her heartfelt thanks to con- During Chairman Bulova’s last days in service, the Information Technologies stituents, staff and others. tables turned. Supervisors, as well as members of Fairfax County: “I’d like to “It has been a great ride,” Bulova said on Dec. 3, the Virginia General Assembly and leaders of neigh- thank her for all the support when she chaired her last Fairfax County Board of boring jurisdictions in the Washington D.C. Metro- she’s given Information Supervisors Meeting. ”I have loved the relationships politan Region set about to recognize and thank Technologies over the years that we have had among my colleagues on the Board Bulova for her distinguished and extraordinary ser- and helping us to continue to and our county staff. … We are all in the trenches vice, at the Dec. 3 Board of Supervisors meeting and be innovative in the way we together, making things happen together. We don’t Bulova’s Dec. 9 retirement reception held at the deliver services to constitu- always agree on things, and yet we are able to come Fairfax County Government Center. ents in Fairfax County.” together and work things out. … Thank you for the On behalf of the Board, Mason Supervisor Penelope opportunity to serve with you and previous boards.” A. Gross (D) presented a Resolution for the Chair- Bulova presided over the meeting that began at man at the Dec. 3 meeting. The resolution recog- Jay Dorsey 9:34 a.m. that day and adjourned, eleven hours later nized Bulova’s service representing Fairfax County Jay Dorsey: “Simply put, at 8:41 p.m. “I love local government, even on days on multiple fronts including the Metropolitan Wash- she’s one of a kind. I’ve seen like this. You have to love people, love human na- ington Council of Governments; as founding mem- my share of elected officials ture. We manage change, which is not easy. Things ber, “I would say, godmother,” Gross said, of the Vir- who exert leadership and can be emotional, but it is people coming together ginia Railway Express; founder of several commu- display of power that comes and participating in the process of governing (that) nity groups such as Faith Communities in Action and with their position. I have not is so critical. I think we do that well in Fairfax Communities of Trust; and sponsor for groups on seen an individual with her County,” she said. key County initiatives such as the Diversion First, responsibilities that treats Highlights of Board actions taken at the Dec. 3 Stakeholders Group, the Fairfax County Private Sec- every single resident of Fairfax meeting under the gavel of Chairman Bulova: tor Energy Task Force, the Governing Board for the County like she does.” ❖ Adopted the 2020 Legislative Program for the Vir- Office to Prevent and End Homelessness and more. ginia General Assembly, Approval of the County’s 116th “She will be remembered for distinguished public Congress Federal Legislative Strategy and Principals; service and achievement, love for history and the arts, Cathy Hudgins ❖ Received reports from various councils includ- and excellent doodling skills,” said Gross. “Be it re- Retiring Hunter Mill District ing the Racial Equity Stakeholder Council and a pre- solved the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Supervisor Cathy Hudgins: “I sentation by the Environmental Quality Advisory behalf of all residents does hereby thank Sharon for think she had the ability to Council; her extraordinary service on the Fairfax County Board have a calming approach to ❖ Approved projects submitted for the FY 2026 of Supervisors,” said Gross. The motion carried unani- dealing with some of the most Regional Surface Transportation Program and Con- mously. difficult issues as if there is gestion Mitigation and Air Quality Federal Funding As the meeting was about to adjourn, Bulova fore- none. She has a very even Through the Northern Virginia Transportation Au- cast what is on the horizon for Fairfax County. “I think personality.” thority; we’re (heading) toward a beautiful future,” she said ❖ Approved a Construction Administration Agree- referencing the new 2020 Fairfax County Board of ment between Fairfax County and the Town of Supervisors to be led by current Lee District Super- See Viewpoint, Page 6 Herndon for the Herndon Metrorail Station Access visor and Chair-elect, Jeff McKay. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ December 18-24, 2019 ❖ 3 Opinion McLean

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4 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ December 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Kirby Road Reopens in McLean Extensive road and bridge reconstruction after July 8 floods.

Photos courtesy of VDO irby Road, along Little Pimmit Run Kand across Pimmit Run in McLean, the road most heavily-damaged by flooding earlier this summer, reopened to through traffic the night of Dec. 11. Land- scaping and other detail work will be com- pleted over the next few weeks during nor- mal work zone hours, weather permitting.

Martins Construction Corporation was T awarded a $2.1 million emergency contract Kirby Road, along Little Pimmit to rebuild hundreds of feet of the road and Run and across Pimmit Run in reconstruct the bridge over Pimmit Run. The McLean was most heavily-dam- work included: aged by flooding last summer. ❖ Relocation of Little Pimmit Run to its previous stream alignment in compliance landlocked residents could have access to with federal/state permitting agencies and from their homes. ❖ Rebuilding the washed-out section of As many as 20 roads in Fairfax County Kirby Road with concrete and rip rap were closed due to heavy rains on July 8, ❖ Reconstruction of the bridge over 2019, and extensive repairs were made to Pimmit Run with work on the abutments, twelve McLean-area roads in the days fol- wing walls, parapets, bridge deck, and ap- lowing. VDOT structure and bridge crews proaches. The reconstruction of the road completely reconstructed the Swinks Mill portion of Kirby Road was completed on Road bridge deck and made extensive re- Nov. 14. Crews originally worked through- pairs to the substructure as well as ap- out the night on July 8 to clear debris and proaching roadway. Swinks Mill Road was temporarily patch the Kirby Road bridge so reopened on Oct. 18.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ December 18-24, 2019 ❖ 5 News Viewpoints ‘I Enjoy Serving the Community’ Community Leaders on Bulova Q&A with Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Gerry W. Hyland Chairman Sharon Bulova two weeks before she retires. Former Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry W. : What action taken dur- that touched your heart most deeply and Hyland (D): “Our Chairman ing the Dec. 3 Board Meet- why it did. has been a loving leader of Qing was most meaningful A: I regularly attend the Sheriff’s De- all, our consistent, loving to you, and why? partment Back-to-School “Shop with the leader of the Board of Super- A: Recognizing my outgoing col- Sheriff” event at the Target Store in visors. Her presence has been leagues. I have worked closely with Su- Burke. Through the generosity of local an inspiration. Sharon has left pervisor Cook, Supervisor Hudgins, and business and the Sheriff’s Department, her fingerprints, footprints Supervisor Smyth, and I can speak to elementary school-aged children resid- and heart print all over the their dedication and commitment to ing in homeless shelters are treated to a landscape of Fairfax County. both their districts and Fairfax County shopping spree at Target. I always give We are so much better be- at-large. I have thoroughly enjoyed Sharon Bulova welcoming remarks outside of Target to cause of her efforts.” working with them over these many the children, who have been paired up years and am happy to see them recognized for their with Sheriff Deputies. After this event in 2010, I re- service. ceived a handwritten letter from the mother of one Q: What motivated you to serve as Chairman of of the children. She described how excited she was State Sen. Chap Peterson the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; over time, when “a big yellow school bus” pulled up to the shel- (D-34) did your reasons to serve change as you sought re- ter where she was residing. A smiling Sheriff’s deputy State Senator Chap Peterson election? escorted her daughter, Angelica, to the bus to have (D-34), presenting the A: My reason for serving as Chairman of the Fairfax lunch and to go shopping. The daughter returned Virginia State Senate Procla- County Board of Supervisors and Braddock District ecstatic with new clothes, shoes, and school supplies. mation: “She’s always been a Supervisor before that has always been the same: I The mother thanked Fairfax County and me for car- gold standard in terms of enjoy serving our community. Through ups and ing so much and for “making her day.” It is a won- service. What I admire most is downs, I get great satisfaction working on constitu- derful letter. I have kept it and take it out to read her self-effacing personality.” ents’ concerns and issues. every once in a while. I am looking at it now. Fairfax County— Fairfax County—

Looking Back Looking Forward Del. Mark Keam (D-35) Q: Describe a challenging time and how you guided Q: What skills and leadership style did you bring Del. Mark Keam (D-35), others toward a solution. How did you re-access the to the role of Chairman, and do you see such present presenting the Virginia House situation and modify plans, acts, or approaches go- in the incoming Supervisors and Chairman-elect Jeff of Delegates Proclamation: ing forward? McKay? ”She’s always put the commu- A: The most challenging time of my Chairmanship A: As Chairman, I believe it is essential to listen nity ahead of herself.” was the police shooting of John B. Geer in 2015. It and to be open to collaboration. Jeff McKay has dem- was an awful event that severely impacted trust in onstrated those skills as Lee District Supervisor and our local government. To develop changes in our as Chair of the County’s Budget Committee. response to critical incidents, I created the Ad Hoc Q: About traffic: How would you like to see the Police Practices Review Commission and Diversion new Board mitigate the concern or replace the cur- Lisa Sales First, two of the most meaningful initiatives of my rent solution? Chairman Fairfax County career. The Police adopted new policies, with a fo- A: The ultimate answer to traffic congestion lies in Commission for Women & cus on “the sanctity of life,” de-escalation, and trans- better land use planning and development. Transit-ori- VAratifyERA Leadership Team parency when responding to critical incidents. I hope ented, compact and walkable new development takes Lisa Sales: “Chairman Bulova these initiatives continue to promote community the pressure off congested roads and highways. Unfor- has led with a steady hand, trust, transparency and safety well into the future. tunately, I won’t be in office to see the completion of kind heart, and always with a Q: Your most memorable experience as Chairman Phase II of the Silver Line to Dulles Airport and into focus on strengthening of the Board of Supervisors. Loudoun County, but I look forward to seeing the new community, which everyone A: There really are too many to describe. Estab- Board bring this transformational project to fruition. knows. What she might not lishing the VRE Commuter Rail system and helping Q: If the County received a $1 million grant to use know is how she has impacted it develop into a popular, successful service; the cre- any way it wanted, what would you like to see done girls and women in the ation of Faith Communities in Action, where houses with the money? County and how we look to of worship work in partnership with our local gov- A: Early childhood education. her for examples of leadership ernment to address community challenges; the ex- for what is good and what is tension of the Silver Line Metrorail into Tysons and right; we watch her and look Reston; navigating the Great Recession in a way that Retirement to emulate her class.” brought the community to the table to help identify Q: The first day you are no longer Chairman (after strategies for adjusting to vastly reduced revenues. you sleep in), what are you going to do that morn- I consider One Fairfax to be the most impactful ing? What about the weeks and months that follow? Shyamali Roy Hauth initiative our Board has adopted during my time as A: The first day I am no longer Chairman, I will go Shyamali Roy Hauth, EVP, Chairman. It is a joint social and racial equity policy for a jog as I always do before spending a relaxing Outreach Virginia Equal that commits the County to intentionally consider day with my husband. In the following months, I Rights Coalition: “I admire equity when making policies. When the County is plan to visit with my grandchildren on the west coast Sharon Bulova’s compassion making policy decisions, we must make sure that all and to spend some time in France with my sisters in leadership. Her contribu- our residents have access to opportunities that will and daughter. tions to Fairfax County will help them to succeed. I am extremely proud of this After that, I have always wanted to write the his- live on.” initiative and look forward to seeing its positive ef- tory of the VRE. It is a great story, full of funny sto- fects throughout the years to come. ries and interesting characters. I will finally have time Q: Name the one item you received over the years, to do that.

6 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ December 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ‘Becoming Jane’ at National Geographic Tysons-based Jane Goodall Institute opens

new exhibit at National Photo by Denise Lew/The Connection Geographic Museum. By Denise Lew The Connection

he Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) in Tysons Cor- Tner in partnership with the National Geo- graphic Museum in Washington D.C., re- cently premiered “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall.” It is an inspiring exhibition cel- ebrating the legacy of world-renowned chimpanzee expert, Dr. Jane Goodall. “Becoming Jane” marks the 60th anniversary (in Jubilee, Dr. Goodall’s favorite childhood July of 2020) of Dr. Goodall’s arrival in Gombe treasure. Stream National Park in Tanzania to observe and research wild chimpanzees. It also celebrates the Dr. Goodall, as a fascinating life-sized hologram pro- acclaimed scientist’s 85th birthday, who through her jection, share memories of her years with wild chim- groundbreaking work over the years has paved the panzees. Perhaps one of the most innovative exhib- way for female trailblazers in science. its is an immersive virtual-reality 3D theatre depict- “Jane and JGI have had a long and fruitful near 60 ing the vast jungles of Gombe in Tanzania. year relationship with the National Geographic So- “With a sophisticated 3D/8k camera I hiked to ciety supporting Dr. Goodall’s research in Gombe Jane’s favorite places… My goal was to transport National Park with the wild chimpanzees there. It is people to the world of the chimpanzees and experi- a great opportunity to highlight our partnership and ence the world in which Jane has lived for so many the impact of Dr. Goodall’s legacy together,” said years,” said Bill Willauer, JGI’s research videographer Shawn Sweeney, JGI’s Senior Director of Commu- and filmmaker. nity Engagement. Interactive augmented reality (AR) stations allow Arlington resident, Alan Parente, is vice president people to mimic the diverse vocalizations of a chim- and creative director at National Geographic, said: panzee, or explore the jungles of Gombe through “I encourage my neighbors in NoVa and throughout virtual reality. Visitors may learn about current facts the DMV to experience the exhibition. The show is a on Gombe, Africa’s chimpanzee range, and the work fun, informative, and inspiring story of one woman’s of conservationists and scientists “following in Dr. dedication to understanding and conserving animal Goodall’s footsteps,” according to the JGI. life and habitats,” said Parente. As the exhibition draws to a close, Dr. Goodall urges “Becoming Jane” features state-of-the-art technol- visitors to “ensure a more sustainable future” with ogy and transports visitors through an evolution of JGI and National Geographic. An innovative pledge Goodall’s life: from her earliest childhood in war- station projects each supporter’s name onto a graphic torn Europe as she developed a love for animals, to of a tree in support of the mission. fulfilling her dreams of living amongst and studying “Becoming Jane” leaves visitors inspired and will- wild chimpanzees in Africa, and ultimately a pas- ing to join Dr. Goodall’s call to action. In her own sionate conservationist. words, “I have to work with young people today so First, a multi-screened short film introduces Dr. that we try and raise new generations to look after Goodall’s work along with virtually-rendered chim- this poor old planet better than we have, before it’s panzees. Exhibits with memorabilia depict her early too late.” “Becoming Jane” will be at the National childhood and family, and a thirst for learning about Geographic Museum through Labor Day in 2020. For animals and exploring nature. One can explore a more information, visit www.janegoodall.org and replica of her research tent and participate in hands- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/events/exhibi- on activities. Visitors can then sit back and listen to tion/becoming-jane

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Submit entertainment announcements at Blend 111, 111 Church Street, NW, Vienna. www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. The Laissez Foure is an acoustic swing quartet deadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork en- playing classics from the ‘30s and ‘40s. The couraged. group consists of acoustic bass, swing rhythm guitar, saxophone/clarinet, and trumpet. In the tradition of New Orleans jazz, the quartet ONGOING emphasizes an acoustic sound when feasible and “Airness” by Chelsea Marcantel. Now thru plays charts by Armstrong, Ellington, Count Dec. 25. At 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Basie and others from the era. Tysons. When Nina enters her first air guitar SUNDAY/DEC. 22 competition, she thinks winning will be easy. But as she befriends a group of charismatic Hanukkah Contata. 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. At nerds all committed to becoming the next Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, champion, she discovers that there’s more to this 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Acclaimed art form than playing pretend; it’s about finding contemporary composer David Ludwig’s yourself and performing with raw joy. Directed emotionally charged “Hanukkah Cantata” will be by Christina Coakley. A YES Pass is available for performed. Laura Weiss, director of music and high school students to see a season of shows for arts, will lead the 65-voice Community Chorale free. To obtain a pass, email Deidra Starnes at and professional orchestra at both the 9:15 a.m. [email protected] or visit the website: and 11:15 a.m. services. Everyone is invited to www.1stStage.org. attend. Written in eight movements to Candy Cane Lane. Now thru Jan. 4. At Oak Marr commemorate the ancient tradition of Mini-Golf, 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton. Oak Hanukkah, the composition premiered in 2007 Marr’s Mini-Golf Course is being transformed at Rodeph Shalom for Choral Arts Philadelphia into Candy Cane Lane. Stop by and enjoy the with funding by the Philadelphia Music wonderful lights and displays set up to delight Project.The composer integrated Hanukkah visitors of all ages. Walk through and enjoy the songs in their original Hebrew with the narrative display for $2 per person. Play a round of mini taken from scripture and translated into English.Tenor Benjamin Whelan-Morin and golf as you enjoy the display for $7 per person. Photo by Cameron Whitman Photography. Call 703-281-6501 or visit https:// Baritone Mark Wanich will be featured soloists. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/oak-marr/ Billie Krishawn in “Airness” at 1st Stage/Keegan Theatre. The show runs Visit www.uucf.org. minigolf. Dec. 5-29 in Tysons. Hot Cocoa Party. 3 to 5 p.m. At Riverbend Park, 2019 White House Ornaments. The 2019 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Join a White House Ornaments are available from the park naturalist for an outdoor walk through Assistance League of Northern Virginia. White “Airness” runs now thru Dec. 29 nature’s winter wonderland and then head inside to treat yourself to a cup of hot cocoa. House Ornaments are wonderful for gift giving. Dec. 5-25. At 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons. When Nina enters her first air guitar compe- This year’s White House Ornament is a Jazz up your cocoa with goodies, listen to some tition, she thinks winning will be easy. But as she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed “whirlybird” honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower, heartwarming winter stories, and make a wintry 34th president of the United States. To to becoming the next champion, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend; craft to take home. Cost is $15 per person. Call purchase, contact Cindy Burgess at it’s about finding yourself and performing with raw joy. Directed by Christina Coakley. A YES Pass is 703-759-9018 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ [email protected]. Cost per ornament is available for high school students to see a season of shows for free. To obtain a pass, email Deidra Starnes parks/riverbend. $22. Proceeds support ALNV’s local children’s at [email protected] or visit the website: www.1stStage.org. Winter Walk of Lights. 5:30 p.m. At programs. Visit the website: www.alnv.org. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Mah Jongg Cards. Order cards through Jan. 15, Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Part of the 2020, from Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Aging Rainbows group activities.Purchase your Westmoreland St. 2020 Mah Jongg cards are $8 tickets at https:// www.novaparks.com/events/ for small cards and $9 for large cards. Official winter-walk-of-lights and RSVP for the Aging cards and will be sent directly from the National Rainbows Group via Eventbrite! We will meet Mah Jongg League in late March/early April those who have a pre purchased ticket and have 2020. Go to bit.ly/mahjonggcards2020 or email RSVP’ed in the main lobby at 5:30 p.m.No [email protected] to order. tickets sold at the door.

MONDAY/DEC. 23 Holidays Old Firehouse Winter Break Trip. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Trip departs from and returns to The Old NOW THRU DEC. 22 Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. Teens can watch the latest space battles Holiday Art Market. Noon to 6 p.m. At 101 and character adventures set “a long time ago in Church Street, NW, Vienna. The Vienna Arts a galaxy far, far away” on this trip to see the Society presents hundreds of original artworks latest Star Wars franchise: “The Rise of as well as hand-crafted gift items; to include Skywalker.” Prior to the film, they will start jewelry, silk scarves, pottery, fused glass and their Jedi training at an indoor trampoline/ninja more. Free. Market hours are Thursdays - warrior training facility and enjoy lunch at a Sundays from noon - 6 p.m. In addition, doors nearby hibachi restaurant. Movie tickets, will open during the annual Vienna Church admission and lunch included in the fee. Cost is Street Stroll, 5- 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, when $60/$50 MCC district residents. Call the Center the street fills with hundreds celebrating Santa’s at 703-790-0123. arrival in town. Visit the website: www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. The Vienna Arts Society presents its Holiday Art Market now through TUESDAY/DEC. 24 NOW THRU DEC. 24 Dec. 22. Christmas Eve Services. 4:30-11 p.m. At Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain HGTV’s Santa HQ. At Tysons Corner Center, Bridge Road, McLean. Join Lewinsville 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Kids can Holiday Art Market Presbyterian Church for one of its three services explore the wonder of Santa in the digital age of worship to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. with HGTV’s Santa HQ at Tysons Corner Center! Now thru Dec. 22, Noon to 6 p.m. At 101 Church Street, NW, Vienna. The Vienna Arts Society pre- The 4:30 p.m. service is designed for families This holiday, check out the interactive Elf sents hundreds of original artworks as well as hand-crafted gift items; to include jewelry, silk scarves, with life-size puppets telling the story of the Academy at Santa HQ. You can try on the latest pottery, fused glass and more. Free. Market hours are Thursdays - Sundays from noon - 6 p.m. In addi- nativity. Candlelight Communion Services will elf looks with Santa’s Magic Mirror, create your tion, doors will open during the annual Vienna Church Street Stroll, 5- 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, when be at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. with choirs and very own Elf-ID Card and scan yourself on the the street fills with hundreds celebrating Santa’s arrival in town. Visit the website: handbells. Enjoy music of the season and Naughty or Nice O’Meter. Plus, new this year, www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. messages of hope and peace. Call 703-356-7200 spend less time in line and more time on holiday or visit fun with a Fast Pass. Prices and times vary. Visit https://www.lewinsville.org/events/christmas-eve- 7:15-9:30 p.m. At McLean Bible Church, 8925 Del Ray and the West End. Live Entertainment: the website: www.tysonscornercenter.com/ services/ SantaHQ Leesburg Pike, Vienna. The public is invited to 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at warm indoor venues drive through the spectacular Drive-Through throughout Old Town Alexandria. Rockin’ on the THURSDAY/DEC. 26 NOW THRU DEC. 24 Light Show set up around the McLean Bible River: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Waterfront Park, 1 Old Firehouse Winter Break Trip. 8 a.m. to 6 Church Tysons building. Experience the story of King St., Alexandria. Midnight fireworks: ACS Gift Wrapping. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. At Tysons p.m. Trip departs from and returns to The Old Christmas with your family from the comfort of Potomac River at the foot of King St., Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd., your vehicle. Free Visit the website: Alexandria. All Access Admission: $25 through McLean. The American Cancer Society McLean. Participants can eat, drink and play mcleanbible.org/christmas November 30, 2019; $30 December 1-30, 2019; volunteers will be offering holiday gift games at Dave & Buster’s! Buffet lunch and a wrapping, located next to Santa Claus $35 December 31, 2019; Kids Karnival is $5 for children ages 2-12 and free for parents and $25 game card with unlimited arcade game play Headquarters in the mall, Fashion Court, Level TUESDAY/DEC. 31 are included in the fee. Cost is $70/$60 MCC 1. Donations to help fight cancer are welcome. infants. Call 703-963-3755 or visit First Night Alexandria. 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. At firstnightalexandria.org. district residents. Call the Center at 703-790- Free. All donations for the gift wrapping go to 0123. fight cancer from all angles with the American venues throughout Old Town Alexandria. This Cancer Society. Email: 25th Anniversary Celebration is the largest New [email protected] or visit the website: Year’s Eve party in the D.C. region that is safe Calendar FRIDAY/DEC. 27 and fun for the entire family and culminates www.cancer.org. Old Firehouse Winter Break Trip. 8 a.m. to 6 with a fantastic fireworks finale over the THURSDAY/DEC. 19 NOW THRU DEC. 23 Potomac River at midnight. Kids Karnivals: 6 to p.m. Trip departs from and returns to The Old Acoustic Autumn Live Music. 6:30-9 p.m. At See Calendar, Page 9 MBC Christmas Drive-Through Light Show. 9 p.m. at four warm indoor venues in Old Town, 8 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ December 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Holiday Entertainment

From Page 8 Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. Teens will explore all that the one-of-a-kind St. James Entertainment Center facility has to offer: bounce on trampolines, dive into the VR gaming world, test their skills on their ninja warrior and ropes course and enter into the Nerf battle zone. Lunch and admission are included in the fee. Cost is $50/$40 MCC district residents. Call the Center at 703-790-0123.

SATURDAY/DEC. 28 Christmas Praise Benefit Concert. 3 p.m. At Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna. The Morehead family will present a concert of Christmas music at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The concert includes classical works as well as more contemporary songs in The 25th Anniversary First Night in Old Town Alexandria addition to Christmas carols that all takes place Tuesday, Dec. 31. will sing. The concert is free. An offering will be taken to benefit FACETS. First Night in Alexandria Tuesday/Dec. 31, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. At venues throughout Old Town Alexandria. MONDAY/DEC. 30 This 25th Anniversary Celebration is the largest New Year’s Eve party in the D.C. region that is safe and fun for the entire family and culminates with a fantastic fire- Old Firehouse Winter Break Trip. works finale over the Potomac River at midnight. Kids Karnivals: 6 to 9 p.m. at four 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Trip departs from and returns to The Old Firehouse Center, warm indoor venues in Old Town, Del Ray and the West End. Live Entertainment: 1440 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at warm indoor venues throughout Old Town Alexandria. Rockin’ Speed lovers will experience a thrill on the River: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Waterfront Park, 1 King St., Alexandria. Mid- like no other at this state-of-the-art night fireworks: Potomac River at the foot of King St., Alexandria. All Access indoor go-karting facility. Lunch and Admission: $25 through November 30, 2019; $30 December 1-30, 2019; $35 De- races are included in the fee. Cost is cember 31, 2019; Kids Karnival is $5 for children ages 2-12 and free for parents $80/$70 MCC district residents. Call and infants. Call 703-963-3755 or visit firstnightalexandria.org. the Center at 703-790-0123. The Rotary Club of Great Falls will Neighbors Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. host a bridge tournament. This At Mylo’s Grill, 6238 Old Dominion SATURDAY/JAN. 4 fundraiser will enable girls living in Dr, McLean. The cost of the The Capitol Steps. 7 p.m. At The extreme poverty in the slums of India luncheon is $30 per person. Clare Alden Theater, McLean Community and Nepal to achieve financial Cushman of the Supreme Court Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. independence through customized Historical Society will discuss No one is safe from these political quality education, vocational Supreme Court food traditions and satirists, their up-to-the-minute training, and college scholarships. recipes. To attend, pay at https:// musical spoofs and (in)famous “Lirty Partners and single players are both squareup.com/market/mclean- Dies.” Running time: 120 minutes. welcome. The cost is $50 and all newcomers-club. Prospective Tickets are $50/$45 student and proceeds go to fund the education of members are invited. No senior/$35 MCC tax district girls through edugirls.org. To reservations will be accepted after residents. Visit register, visit Friday, Jan. 10. Visit www.mcleancenter.org or call 703- www.rotarygreatfallsva.org. www.McLeanNewcomers.org. 790-9223. Registration is open through January 7, 2020. JAN. 17-26, 2020 Ancient to Modern: Oolong Teas. Joshua’s Hands Quilting Event. FRIDAY/JAN. 10 1-3 p.m. At Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Location TBA in Purcellville. Joshua’s Free Children’s Workshop. 10-11 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. This Hands is a non-profit in Loudoun a.m. At Green Hedges School, 415 category of semi-oxidized teas is ever County that hosts free quilting events Windover Avenue, NW, Vienna. expanding with new styles being to support wounded servicepeople. Green Hedges School, in developed all over the globe. Sample Joshua’s Hands will host 10 days of collaboration with Wolf Trap a variety of oolongs from old style to quilting fun to make handmade quilts Foundation’s Institute for Early new, from traditional tea producing for servicemen and women wounded Learning Through the Arts, will host countries to countries with recently while serving our country. All are a free interactive program, “Ask Mr. established high quality tea gardens. welcome. No sewing experience or Bear,” on the School’s campus. Space Tea infused treats and a take home registration needed. All materials are is limited. Register at tea sampler included. Cost is $35. provided but donations are www.greenhedges.org/wolftrap. Use ID Code AE1.439C. Register at appreciated. Come for an hour or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ the day. Monday-Saturdays 9 a.m.-9 parktakes or call 703-222-4664. p.m.; Sundays 1-9 p.m. Purcellville. SATURDAY/JAN. 11 Check website for exact location. Bridge Tournament. Noon to 5 p.m. [email protected], or call 540- At Christ the King Lutheran Church, WEDNESDAY/JAN. 15 454-7827, or visit 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. McLean Newcomers and www.JoshuasHands.org.

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Submit civic/community announcements at Catharsis ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. By KENNETH B. LOURIE Having re-read what I wrote in last week’s col- SUNDAY/JAN. 5 umn: “Still Processing,” I can’t say it made me feel Road to Richmond Legislative Brunch. 11 a whole lot better than when I wrote it. Granted, a.m. to 1 p.m. At Westwood Country Club, 800 it was a column that had to be written given my Maple Ave., East, Vienna. You’re invited to join ZLSMPUK\SNLU[[LUKLUJPLZ[OH[0ÄNO[HNHPUZ[JVU- the annual Road to Richmond Legislative Brunch stantly) and the possible crossroads that I may be where the General Assembly leadership will entering. Nevertheless, if part of the underlying rea- discuss the upcoming legislative session. This time will be especially significant because son why I take up this space every week is to vent Democrats will be in the majority. and share, as a means, hopefully not to a premature end, I suppose there was stress released there. But the subject matter was so third-rail-ish that even MONDAY/JAN. 6 though I’ve tried to avoid it, I feel adversely affected Stormwater Options Presentation. 7:30 p.m. by the experience. At Great Falls Library, 9830 VA-193, Great Falls. The subject to which I so ambiguously refer is The Great Falls Citizens Association’s my own death. Aside from not wanting it to happen, Environment and Parks Committee will sponsor if I don’t plan in advance for it having happened, a presentation by Randy Bartlett, Director of the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and the chaos that will ensue and envelop my wife, Environmental Services, concerning options for Dina, is both unfair and inconsiderate. You see, in the County in dealing with the increasing our relationship, she’s been the social director and rainfall that Fairfax County is receiving. Bartlett I’ve been the business manager. To quote my late recently made a similar presentation to the father: “and neither the twain shall meet except on Environmental Committee of the Fairfax County the twack.” If I were indeed to predecease my wife, Board of Supervisors. Mr. Bartlett will also a fairly distinct possibility, not only would there be provide an update on some of the discussions no twain, there would be no “twack” as well. There the County leadership has had concerning these stormwater issues. For details, email Karen would only be trouble, and that’s ‘trouble’ with a Keegan at [email protected] capital “T.” It’s not so much that there are complications lurking, so far as I understand them: there are no JAN. 7 AND JAN. 9 children, no blended family, no special needs situa- Students and Volunteers Wanted. 7 to 8:30 tions, no multi-layered business entanglements, no p.m. At St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 9972 Vale offshore anything (heck, there’s very little onshore), Road, Vienna. Students and volunteers are our home and bank accounts are jointly owned, no needed for the St. Mark’s Catholic Church English as a Second Language (ESL) Ministry. ÄUHUJPHS[OYLZOVSKZL_JLLKLKUVKLSPUX\LUJPLZ Seeking Students and Volunteers to participate and few liabilities; really not much out of the ordi- in the upcoming Winter 2020 Term, Jan. 14- nary. However, I get that ordinary is in the eye of Mar. 12. The goal is to ‘Welcome Everyone” and the surviving beholder, which is likely not to be me. provide a program where adults from all ethnic Therefore, if I want to contribute to my wife’s quality and religious backgrounds can come and learn of life after I’ve departed dearly (and to her peace of English and acclimate better to life in the U.S. mind now, quite frankly), apparently a road map of No experience is necessary to Volunteer. All ZVY[ZPZPU[OLVMÄUN(UKILSPL]LTLUVULVM[OPZPZ classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at St. Mark Christian Formation about control; it’s more about initiative.) Center. Call Monica at 703-980-9380, Bob at I guess there’s something in me that feels I 703-242-7449, email [email protected], or need to get it out on paper so that I might act on see the Web site at www.stmarkesl.org. it in person. Maybe writing about such a grim task minimizes its grimness, sort of like dipping your toe COMMUNITY HELP NEEDED in the water before you jump? Maybe thinking and writing about the anxiety I’m feeling concerning Recycling Project. At Church of the Good what my wife will have to do after I’ve died is kind Shepherd, 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna. The of a mental ice breaker. Not that I’m getting into church has a new project lined up for its January 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Morning of any details here, it’s more of a broad brush,” to once Service and is asking community residents to again quote my brother, Richard, about the need for begin now to collect plastic caps and lids. The consideration and fairness. The underlying problem special recycling effort already has engaged the is that getting into all this after I’m-dead stuff seems church’s membership in starting to bring plastic and feels incredibly negative. And I try to ignore caps and lids to fill “Chomper,” a fun, child- negativity. In fact, it may very well have been my friendly recycling container in the main entrance positivity which has kept me alive all these live-long to the church. A second special recycling bin for days. easy drop-off is located just inside the church’s office entrance. For details of what plastic caps/ I’m sure I’m rationalizing (maybe more like lids are suitable, see “irrationalizing”), as an excuse for not doing what www.GoodShepherdVA.com. needs to be done, but I’ve always been good at that. In addition, I keep coming back to it’s my life; I’m the one with “the cancer,” to quote “Forrest, Forrest SUPPORT GROUPS Gump,” describing his mother’s cause of death, as a Parent Support Partners, a service of the means of justifying my stubbornness/unwillingness Healthy Minds Fairfax initiative, are all parents to make certain arrangements. 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As such, you either learn to roll with the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton Vienna Caregivers’ Support Group takes place first punches or get knocked down by them. and third Thursday of each month, 10-11:30 This recent/current experience hasn’t knocked a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation me down or out exactly, but it has made me a little of Fairfax (UUCF) - Program Building, 2709 wobbly emotionally, and reminded me just how in- Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. For caregivers to ZPKPV\ZJHUJLYJHUIL6UJLHNHPUHUKMVY[OLÄYZ[ adult family members with dementia. First and time in years, I seem to be at greater risk than ever. third Thursdays of every month. Hosted by I suppose with risk comes opportunities. Having my Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, scov.org. 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