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Henry Pruitt, 6-months-old, meets Santa Claus for the first time while his parents, Army Sgt. James Pruitt and Jackie Pruitt, watch.

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From right — Army Infantryman Robert Murafsky, Saylor Murafsky, 5, (From left) Isabella Bengtson, 18-months-old, was nervous to meet Santa Finley Murafsky, 3, and Alison Murafsky take a family portrait with Claus for the first time so her photo had to be taken while photogra- Santa Claus. phers sang Wheels on the Bus. Mother Kellie Bengtson and father Ivan Bengtson, a soldier with the Army Special Forces, were thankful to Santa’s helpers for cooperating. Santa HQ Opens at Photos by Fallon Forbush/The Connection Santa Claus makes Tysons special stop for By Fallon Forbush The Connection service members.

ervice members and their families so Faith can interact with other military were the first to see Santa Claus at kids,” says McClintic. Between her and her Shis new workshop in McLean. two brothers, they have been deployed six Tysons Corner Center’s Santa times to Kuwait and Iraq. HQ, by television station HGTV, opened in While Faith was on Santa’s lap, she asked the mall on Veterans Day. As a thank you to him for a bracelet. She was very specific in military families, service members were in- asking for a Grace’s Bracelet for Girls by vited to bring their kids to see Santa at a American Girl. private event the night before it opened. Little did she know that her wish would “What better way to say thank you to come true so soon. those who have served and our military She and her mother had to come back families than to bring them Santa Claus?” through the line when they realized that Marine Corps Sgt. Zach Cooke says Becca Willcox, spokeswoman for their photo did not print correctly. Like takes an “ELFIE” while holding his Tysons Corner Center. “We’re lucky to have magic, Santa had the bracelet for her when son Zachary, Jr. him here so early.” Photo packages with Santa Claus start at $34.99, but military families received com- plimentary photographs during the two- Army Sgt. David Fernandez holds hour event. his son Michael Fernandez, 4, who “It’s the most festive way we could think is next in line to see Santa Claus. of to say thank you for their tireless sacri- fice for our country,” says Willcox. she came back to retake the photo. Families from all over northern Virginia Santa HQ features interactive technology came to see the big guy. that is integrated into the experience. Chil- “Santa HQ reached out to us and donated dren are “scanned” as they arrive to deter- this time slot free for our families,” says mine if they’ve been “naughty or nice” and Joseph Alotto, a spokesman for the enter an observatory where they can use Wounded Warrior Project, a national non- touch-screen tablet computers to view hid- profit organization that provides programs, den elements of Santa’s magical world and services and events for wounded veterans take “ELFIES,” an elf selfie. of the military. Participants were encouraged to bring “We try and reach out to not only veter- unwrapped and unopened toys to donate ans, but also family members,” says Alotto. to Homestretch, a nonprofit in Falls Church “We’re about bringing the family together, that works with housing insecure families especially around Veterans Day.” that are at risk of homelessness. The toy Army Staff Sgt. Amie McClintic and her drive is part of Tysons Corner Center’s Help daughter Faith McClintic, 7, were one of the Through Holiday Giving campaign, which first people in line to see Santa. Althea Miedzinski, 9 (left), and her sister Zaira Miedzinski, 7 (right), has a goal of gathering and distributing “I try and look for family-oriented events show Santa Claus their wish list. 1,000 toys for needy families. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ November 16-22, 2016 ❖ 3 News Comstock Wins 10th District Race Unofficial Election Hotly-contested Results seat targeted as a Source: http://results.elections.virginia.gov/ PRESIDENT ‘flip’ for Democrats. Virginia Results Hillary Clinton (D) 1,968,213 49.63% Donald J. Trump (R) 1,765,599 44.53% By Victoria Ross Gary Johnson (L) 118,464 2.99% The Connection Evan McMullin (I) 53,877 1.36% Jill Stein (G) 27,572 0.70%

rom the outset, the race for Fairfax County Results Virginia’s 10th Congressional seat Hillary Clinton (D) 355,052 64.41% attracted national attention as a Donald J. Trump (R) 157,820 28.63% F Gary Johnson (L) 15,654 2.84% possible “flip” for Democrats in Evan McMullin (I) 10,383 1.88% their bid to gain the 30 seats they needed Jill Stein (G) 4,475 0.83% to win back control of the House. Demo- crats poured money into the race, which U.S. CONGRESS many pollsters considered a bellwether race Member House of Representatives (08) in a battleground state. Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D) 245,480 68.3% Charles A. Hernick (R) 98,211 27.33% But in the end, freshman Republican Bar- Julio Gracia (I) 14,636 4.07% bara Comstock swiftly and handily won her Photo contributed first reelection bid, defeating Democratic Barbara Comstock spoke to hundreds of supporters in Ashburn Tuesday Member House of Representatives (10) Barbara Jean Comstock (R) 210,619 52.69% challenger LuAnn Bennett by seven percent- night after her resounding victory over Democratic challenger LuAnn LuAnn L. Bennett (D) 187,532 46.92% age points Tuesday night. Bennett. Just as Republican Presidential candidate Member House of Representatives (11) G. E. “Gerry” Connolly (D) 247,586 87.89% Donald Trump defied the predictions of porter favored to win the GOP nomination that showed educated suburban women Write-in 34,103 12.11% pollsters and pundits to make Virginia a for Virginia Governor in 2017, said voting against Trump and, by association, Unopposed narrow victory for Democratic nominee Comstock won the race because no one any down-ballot Republicans. In 2008 the Fairfax County Meals Tax Hillary Clinton, Comstock defied the “swing could “outwork or outsmart” her. Comstock district went blue for President Barack No 291,082 53.84% district” predictions and comfortably de- is known as an unflagging campaigner, who Obama, and – four years later – Republican Yes 249,604 46.16% feated Democratic challenger LuAnn typically attends or hosts a dozen district candidate Mitt Romney narrowly carried the Bennett to hold the 10th Congressional Dis- events and meetings each week. 10th. “LuAnn brought everything to the table: trict seat. Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (R- Although Clinton defeated Trump by a penchant for public service, a strong busi- Springfield), another longtime Comstock more than eight percentage points on Elec- ness record, and pragmatic solutions to the WITH 99 PERCENT of precincts report- supporter who attended Tuesday’s victory tion Day in Virginia, Bennett was not able problems that face Northern Virginia. I am ing by 11 p.m., Comstock had 203,995 votes party, said Comstock is committed to her to ride her coattails to victory, indicating confident that her role as a community (53 percent), while Bennett had 181,999 constituents in a hands-on way. “They know that many in the district split their votes leader won’t stop here, and I know she will votes (47 percent). her, and they know they can count on her,” between the major parties - voting for continue to fight for working families in Bolstered by the Presidential election, Herrity said. “She shows up. She even at- Clinton for President but for the Republi- whatever she pursues next.” voter turnout greatly exceeded the roughly tended my town hall forums on heroin can Comstock for Congress. 223,000 votes cast when Comstock won the abuse because she knows it matters to her “I commend LuAnn Bennett and her team BENNETT told supporters in Falls Church seat in the 2014 midterm elections. constituents.” for a truly hard-fought race in Virginia’s Tuesday night that, although the results “This win is your win,” Comstock declared But Democrats also knew that voters in 10th Congressional District,” said Susan of the election were “not what we hoped,” at a victory party in Ashburn Tuesday night the 10th Congressional District were, by and Swecker, the chairman of the Democratic she was “so proud of the campaign we’ve to a crowd of about 200 supporters. large, affluent, well-educated and likely to Party of Virginia (DPVA), in a statement run, and vision we’ve put forward for… Ed Gillespie, a longtime Comstock sup- reject Trump. They were counting on polls after the race was called for Comstock. our country.”

Scouts, Alumni Help Clean Up School Grounds On Saturday, Oct. 30 members of Cub Scout Pack 665 turned out in force to support an Cub Scout Pack environmental stewardship service project at 665 members, Churchill Road Elementary School in McLean. and Churchill The Scouts helped Don Hutzel, Churchill Road Road students Principal, tackle some grounds keeping tasks Magnus and fall clean up on the school grounds. More Avondolio, than 15 families across all Pack 665 Dens lent Aden Clarke- their labor to the service project. Eighth grad- Mace, Max ers and Scouts and their families helped weed Avondolio, flower beds, rake leaves, tackle the mountain Ragu Rana, of mulch by moving it from the lot to the beds, Justin Grant and making the labyrinth beautiful again. and Ryan

Photo by Don Hutzel Photo Churchill Road alumni Daniel Lian and Os- Meyers weeded Churchill Road alumni Oscar car Tidd, now eighth graders at Longfellow one of the Tidd and Daniel Lian, along Middle School, also helped with environmen- landscaped with parents Sarah Collett and tal stewardship activities. Along with parents walkways by K.J.Lian, volunteered their K.J. Lian and Sarah Collett (who is also the the modular time to clean up the Churchill chair of the PTA Fix It Committee), the stu- classrooms. Road school grounds on dents were able to make lots of progress clean- Saturday, Oct. 30. ing the beds near the playground. Photo by Kristi West

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By Fallon Forbush Once there are sidewalks, Fuqua says he will re- The Connection consider the bus routes. But that won’t be for sev- eral more years. wo preliminary designs for new sidewalk on “If sidewalks were easy, it would have been done a Kirby Road connecting pedestrians to long time ago,” says Foust. TChesterbrook Elementary School were pre- The Virginia legislature passed a transportation sented to the community on Wednesday, Nov. funding bill in 2013, which created more funding, 9, at a public meeting in the school’s cafeteria. says Foust. “We did a six-year planning process for Latesa Turner, project manager and engineer for the The final design will be completed in 2017, land how to spend and prioritize the funding and these Fairfax County Department of Transportation, explains required for the projects will be acquired in 2018 sidewalks came up to high priority.” one of the preliminary project designs to Bob Fuqua, the and construction will start and finish in 2019. The challenge now for these projects is that space principal of the Chesterbrook Elementary School. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation’s is tight and the walkways will run off of the county’s Photos by Fallon Forbush/The Connection projects will construct new curb, gutter, sidewalks right-of-ways and into residential property that will and drainage improvements along two blocks on the require easements and land acquisition from south side of Kirby Road. The walkways would stretch homeowners. from the elementary school to Halsey Road and from “The county’s right-of-way is inadequate in some Halsey Road to Franklin Avenue. areas,” says Latesa Turner, project manager and en- While the projects will take three more years, resi- gineer for the FCDT. “We will work with property dents have already been asking for sidewalks for owners to come up with an amenable agreement.” years because it isn’t safe for students to walk to Since space is so limited, one of FCDOT’s prelimi- school without them. nary plans would stray from its standard walkway “We are so excited for the sidewalks,” says Karen design that requires five-foot wide sidewalks and 4- Caruth, mother of Cleary Caruth who is in the first foot wide grass buffers, says Turner. grade at the elementary school. “It’s too dangerous Instead, the sidewalks would be six-foot wide with now. People drive too fast and there’s a big ditch.” no buffers. John Foust, Dranesville District Supervisor, who “We will pursue [this option], unless VDOT deems attended the meeting, agrees that the “pedestrian it unjustifiable,” says Turner. situation is dangerous.” The county also has a second preliminary design (From right) Karen Caruth, mother of first-grader Cleary Some children do walk, but they’re usually with that uses typical sidewalk standards. Caruth, thanks Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust, parents, says Bob Fuqua, who has been the principal “We removed the buffer in order to remove impact and Bob Fuqua, the school’s principal, for making of the Chesterbrook Elementary School for the last to adjacent properties,” says Turner. “We would need progress on the sidewalk projects. Foust told Cleary to 18 years. “Every child has a bus route, not everyone a waiver from typical design from the Virginia De- email him photos of her riding her bike on the sidewalks takes the bust but they have one to ride.” partment of Transportation.” once they are finished.

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Register online at http://lortonaction.org or moving beyond homelessness as they settle into individuals in the Dunn Loring, Merrifield, Oakton, call 703-339-5161, ext. 140. their new home. Baskets can be delivered to the Vienna community to provide simple, loving charity Cornerstones administrative office during business to those in need. Last year 450 children had a ❖ Assistance League of Northern Virginia is an hours. special Christmas through the annual Christmas all-volunteer nonprofit organization that feeds, Include any of these new items in a laundry basket or Store. 703-281-7614, www.cho-va.com clothes and educates children in need. Assistance large box to help our neighbors on their path to League’s philanthropic programs touch the lives of ❖ stability: Inflatable air mattress with pump; twin Northern Virginia Family Service. 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Let Students Observe Veterans Day To the Editor: you) to look at the 2016-2017 Academic As my Fairfax County High School stu- Year Calendar and I counted six student dent was heading off to class on Nov. 11, I holidays not affiliated with any national ob- realized that Fairfax County Public Schools servance that I am aware. DO NOT observe Veterans Day as a National I did notice that Feb. 6, 2017 is a student Holiday nor have they for quite some time. holiday though. Is Feb. 6, 2017 a Student As a product of the Fairfax County School Holiday because the Super Bowl is the day system myself, I recall as a child heading before on Feb. 5, 2017?? Coincidental? I hope down to Arlington National Cemetery on so. If not, that is shameful and disrespectful Veterans Day with my father (A WWII vet to the Veterans of this great Republic. alive today at 103 years old) as we would Let’s get our priorities straight and allow spend a few hours meandering around Ar- the children of Fairfax County to acknowl- lington National Cemetery stopping and edge, observe, and learn about our veteran’s reading the headstones of those great Ameri- service by observing this day as a National cans who served this country proudly. One Holiday. I can think of no greater education. year, I watched President Ford lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from Joseph F. Sartiano, Jr the front row. This “tradition” became our Colonel, United States Army (Retired) “tradition” for years. I am not professing that Great Falls Fairfax residents establish the traditions that my father and I had, but because our chil- dren must attend school on this hallowed Write day, a tradition such as I stated above never The Connection welcomes views on any stands a chance of happening when our chil- public issue. The deadline for all material dren are in school and we, as a nation, are is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. honoring our Nation’s Veterans. Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are routinely The “Education Experts” of Fairfax County edited for libel, grammar, good taste and will probably say that they cannot afford to factual errors. Send to: give students Veterans Day off because, “we Letters to the Editor need to save days-off during the year to ac- The Connection count for inclement weather school closings.” 1606 King St., Alexandria VA 22314 Well, I visited the Fairfax County Public Call: 703-917-6444. School website (so eloquently decorated and By e-mail: [email protected] proudly displaying the American Flag mind

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ONGOING TUESDAY/NOV. 22 CHO Food, New Toy, and Bike The 18th Annual Community Drive Nov. 1-Dec. 31 at various Thanksgiving Worship Service locations around Vienna. Dish soap, 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Our Lady of canned fruit, chili, canned beef stew, Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 diapers and wipes, canned salmon, Wolftrap Road, Vienna. Clergy will Old Chain Spam, tuna, tomato sauce, and lead the service with prayers for Bridge Road laundry detergent are in particular peace and thanksgiving. Local choirs was closed need. CHO requests that no food be will join together under one roof to expired. provide an evening of inspirational down for the Drop-off boxes are available at Town music. An offering will be collected parade, allow- Hall, 127 Center Street S; Patrick to support those in need this holiday ing guests to Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E; season. Bring family or friends — this Bikes @ Vienna, 128 Church Street is a joyous way to begin celebrating enjoy the NW; Caffe Amouri, 107 Church the holidays. musical per- Street NE; Doctors Covel, Stack, and formances and Henon, 120 Beulah Road NE; Evolution Fitness, 216 Dominion FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 25-27 food trucks Road NE; Rexall Drug Store, 150 Thanksgiving Art and Craft Show during 2015 Maple Avenue W; Vienna Arts presented by The Northern Virginia WinterFest Center, 115 Pleasant Street NE. Handcrafters Guild (NVHG) at the Gently-used bikes are accepted on Nov. recently renovated Spring Hill Parade in 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two RECenter, 1239 Spring Hill Rd., McLean. locations: Vienna Presbyterian McLean. The show will feature the Church – Mill Street parking lot - and original handmade craft and artwork Antioch Christian Church at 1860 of approximately 80 juried artists and Beulah Road. Bicycles will be artisans offering original jewelry, renewed as a courtesy by local bike woodworking, photography, shops. painting, fiber art, pottery, fused and Photos by Caroline Watkins/The Connection Bring new unwrapped toys to Vienna stained glass, and much more. Friday Presbyterian Church, from 9:30 a.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to noon, on Dec. 9 for distribution by Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission CHO from 9:30 till noon. Gift cards is $5 for adults (free for children 12 from Target delight teens. and under) and includes free return Christmas Craft Show Thursday Nov. and free parking. For more McLean Holiday 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 7p.m.; Nov. 19, information, visit www.nvhg.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.This three-day event features a variety of handmade creations and craft supplies as well as SATURDAY/NOV. 26 a soup and sandwich lunch and bake The Nutcracker 7:30 p.m. at Northern Parade Set for Dec. 4 sale. Oakton church of the Brethren Virginia Community College, is located at 10025 Courthouse Road, Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River near Rt. 123 in Oakton. Turnpike, Annandale. Classical Ballet www.oaktonbrethren.org or call 703- Theatre’s Nutcracker includes n Sunday, Dec. 4, McLean residents will DuBose. It will include performances by students 281-4411. stunning costumes, dancing, and Winter Walk of Lights at enchantment, and it celebrates some welcome in the holidays as fun and from Westgate, Spring Hill and Kent Gardens Elemen- Meadowlark Botanical Gardens of the most beautiful choreography fancy entries proceed down Old Chain tary Schools. Food vendors will be available in the open every day beginning on Friday, and professional talent in the O Bridge Road for the eighth annual Langley Shopping Center parking lot and will include Nov. 18, 2016, through Jan. 8, 2017. Washington Metropolitan Area. Open Thanksgiving, Christmas and www.virginiaballetcompany.org/ WinterFest parade. The stage will be set in the Lan- Mama’s Donut Bites, Crepe Love and Doug the Food New Year’s, too. The walk of lights performances/ gley Shopping Center, with Peggy Fox from WUSA Dude. runs daily from 5:30 - 10 p.m. Last Channel 9, again calling the parade. Parade entries As in years past, parade observers are asked to tickets sold at 9:30 p.m. This family- friendly six-week winter wonderland SUNDAY/NOV. 27 will begin at Fleetwood Road and proceed down Old bring a gift card for food or merchandise that will be of spectacle is only a few years old Young Soloists Recital at The Chain Bridge Road to Elm Street if in a vehicle, or passed along to Share of McLean. There will be a but has garnered a loyal following Alden 3 p.m. This free classical turn up Curran Street if marching. Old Chain Bridge giant holiday stocking in the front of the stage for from throughout the Northern music series, features professional Virginia area, particularly Vienna and musicians who have won Road will be closed to all traffic from 2:15 to 5:30 gift cards or cash donations to Share. its environs. To buy timed tickets international recognition. The series p.m. on the day of the parade. Langley Shopping The parade steps off promptly at 3:30 p.m. on Sun- online: https://www.novaparks.com/ also includes Young Soloists Recitals Center parking lot, as well as all other business lots day, Dec. 4. This year’s WinterFest parade will be events/winter-walk-of-lights that showcase the talents of local school-age musicians. Cosponsored and shopping centers on the parade route, will be bigger and better than ever. Go to by the Music Friends of the Fairfax closed to all traffic as of 2 p.m. until the conclusion www.mcleanwinterfest.org to see the local businesses SATURDAY/ NOV. 19 County Public Library and The Alden. of the parade. The Safeway parking lot will be ac- that have donated to WinterFest to help make it a Benefit Thanksgiving Car and Bike www.mcleancenter.org/alden-theatre Show at The Church of the Good cessible only from Chain Bridge Road. success. You can also find additional parade infor- Shepherd (United Methodist) parking Pre-parade entertainment begins at 2:30 p.m. and mation such as parking options, the parade route lot, 2351 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, 10 MONDAY/NOV. 28, 2016 will be introduced by local business leader, Bill and road closure points. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Church Street Holiday Stroll. 6:30 - the church and Mopar Club, the show 8:30 p.m. Freeman House and Store, benefits Family Pass Fairfax. Free for 131 Church St. N.E., Vienna. Enjoy spectators, who are asked to bring fun family-friendly activities canned food for the hungry. Entry fee including a visit from Santa, petting for those who wish to show car or zoo, free hot chocolate and roasting bike is $20 (or $15 plus five canned marshmallows at supervised bonfires. goods). Registration opens at 10 Visit www.viennava.gov. a.m.; judging at 12:30 p.m. Redskins Personal Appearance www.GoodShepherdVA.com. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Tysons Corner 8521 Leesburg Pike, Suite 150, Vienna. Santa was the SUNDAY/NOV. 20 Join Ruth’s Chris Steak House as we Vienna Turkey Trot – 5K, 10K, and host our “Redskins Meet & Greet” for last to make an Fun Run 8 a.m. Kids Fun Run; 8:30 the 2016-17 NFL Season. Admission: appearance in a.m. 5K/10K. The James Madison $15 [email protected] 703- McLean’s High School Band hosts the 14th 848-4290 www.ruthschris.com/ Annual Vienna Turkey Trot 5K/10K restaurant-locations/tysons-corner seventh annual and Fun Run. Starts/ends at Vienna WinterFest Volunteer Fire Department, 400 parade on Center St. S. All proceeds benefit the FRIDAY-SUNDAY/ DEC. 2-4 JMHS band and the Vienna Volunteer McLean Holiday Crafts Show. 11 Sunday, Dec. 6, Fire Department. The 5k/10k Course a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2015. is USATF Certified. Race fee includes Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. a technical T shirt. 5k - $35; 10k - McLean Community Center, 1234 $40; Kids Fun Run - $20. To register, Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101. go to https:// This highly regarded, juried show register.chronotrack.com/r/21497. features fiber arts, wood, ceramics, [email protected] pottery, jewelry, glass, holiday decor,

10 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ November 16-22, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide Our Lady of Good Counsel presents… fashion, items for children, gourmet planned, will Christmas still be foods, paper art, photography, splendiferous? Admission: $15/$10 sculpture, paintings and more. Cost: MCC tax district residents/ http:// Adults $5, children free. Visit http:// mcleancenter.org/alden-theatre www.mcleancenter.org/. SATURDAY/DEC. 12 Holly & Ivy SUNDAY/DEC. 4 A Holiday to Remember Concert 8 A CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE McLean WinterFest parade & p.m. Oakcrest School- 850 Balls Hill celebration 2016 Begins at 2:45 Rd, McLean. This concert will be a Saturday, Dec. 3, 10-5 p.m. on Old Chain Bridge Road The family friendly one hour matinee star of the parade, Santa, will be featuring holiday favorites like Sunday, Dec. 4, 9-3 riding on top of the McLean Trepak from Nutcracker and Volunteer Fire Department’s antique Caribbean Sleigh Ride. Parking will fire engine. Visit: http:// be available at the Chesterbrook www.mcleanvfd.org/2015- School, 1753 Kirby Rd.http:// winterfest-parade/ mclean-orchestra.org/our-season/ Jill’s House Event to Support Special Needs 7:30 p.m. at Mclean Bible Church 8925 Leesburg Pike, SUNDAY/DEC. 13 Vienna. The program is “A Star is A Holiday to Remember Concert 3 Born, An Evening in December” with p.m. Vinson Hall- 1735 Kirby Rd. Ellie Lofaro, international speaker, McLean. This concert will be a family and singing group, Point of Grace. friendly one hour matinee featuring This is an all women event. A quilt holiday favorites like “Trepak” from silent auction of 13 quilts will be “TheNutcracker” and “Caribbean featured in the church’s Main Lobby Sleigh Ride.” http://mclean- with proceeds also going to Jill’s orchestra.org/our-season/ House. The quilts have been generously donated by local quilting guilds including the Reston Quilters SATURDAY/DEC. 17 Unlimited and friends. “John Eaton’s Holiday Songbook” www.jillshouse.org 2 p.m. 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean. Jazz pianist and musicologist John Home Décor & Christmas Gifts Eaton’s first-ever holiday concert last Fine Stationery, Jewelry, Ornaments SUNDAY/DEC. 11 year was such a hit that we’re “Fancy Nancy Splendiferous bringing it back! Hear your Great Childrens’ Books & Accessories Christmas” at 1 & 4 p.m. 1234 American Songbook favorites with a Gifts for Baby… and much more! Ingleside Ave, McLean. For ages 4+. yuletide twist. Admission: $35/$20 What could be fancier than MCC tax district residents. http:// Christmas? This year, Nancy is mcleancenter.org/alden-theatre Our Lady of Good Counsel Church especially excited. She has enough 8601 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 money to buy a brand-new sparkly Christmas-tree topper. But when See Holiday 703.896.7424 • [email protected] things don’t turn out the way Nancy Entertainment, Page 12

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From left — Stan Shulman and Noah Schaefer in “Broadway Bound” at 1st Stage..

Photos by Doug Wilder/ Courtesy of 1st Stage Joy, Tears and Laughter “Broadway Bound” from Neil Simon at 1st Stage. Photo contributed John Eaton By David Siegel The Connection

‘John Eaton’s Holiday Songbook’ finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, “Broad Comes to The Alden Dec. 17 way Bound” is a treasure from the fer- Atile mind of Tony Award winning play For the second year in a row, music from the vast treasure wright Neil Simon. Under the fine, per- John Eaton, Washington, D.C.’s trove of American popular song ceptive direction of Shirley Serotsky, “Broadway beloved musicologist, humorist and jazz. Cole Porter, George Bound” is a remarkable production full of family and jazz pianist will perform a Gershwin, Fats Waller, Hoagy love and pain with plenty of humor. special holiday concert at The Carmichael, Duke Ellington and The play focuses on two brothers who want to Alden in McLean. The show will Harold Arlen are just a few of make it as professional comedy writers. In their be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, the great American composers he 20s, they still live at home with their parents and Dec. 17. Tickets are $35 for the highlights. their grandfather. The time is right after WW II, general public, $20 for McLean A graduate of Yale University the location New York City’s Brighton Beach. tax district residents. The theatre and a student of renowned While setting their sights on show business the is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave., classical teacher Alexander two brothers are also grappling with their par- inside the McLean Community Lipsky, Eaton has been perform- ents’ unstable marriage. Their parents are taking Teresa Castracane and Noah Schaefer in Center. ing professionally for decades stock of their lives. Trust is not easy to come by, “Broadway Bound” at 1st Stage. Considered one of the fore- and was named to the Steinway joy a tough commodity to find. most interpreters of American Concert Artist roster in 1988. Needless to say, the brothers write comic music, Eaton offers a combina- Tickets are on sale now. For sketches that are successful. Leaving home, how- Where and when tion of ultra-tasteful jazz, more information or to purchase ever, is no easy undertaking. “Broadway Bound,” performed at 1st Stage, 1524 fascinating observations and tickets online, visit: Serotsky’s casting is divine. As the concerned Spring Hill Road, Tysons. Performances through Dec. 18, 2016. Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Satur- humorous commentary. In a www.aldentheatre.org or call younger brother Eugene, Noah Schaefer is a droll days at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets typical concert, he performs 703-790-0123, TTY: 711. presence. He has a quick, snappy delivery espe- $30 (adults,), $27 (seniors) and $15 students and cially with pithy rejoinders playing off other char- military). Call 703-654-1856 or visit www.1stStage.org acters. His sensitive manner in the show’s dra- Holiday Calendar matic moments are to be savored. Then there is the mother. In a marvelous perfor- Older brother Stanley played by Scott Ward mance by Teresa Castracane, any scene she ap- From Page 10 story, sing some carols, pet the Abernethy is an anxious, self-centered character. pears in becomes hers. Castracane is impressively animals, enjoy refreshments, and rekindle joy for Christmas. 10100 He speaks and moves about the stage in interac- touching and authentic. Whether angry or wistful SUNDAY/DEC. 18 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. tions with family members with a sense of ag- she holds the audience’s attention. McLean Symphony Family Holiday www.greatfallsumc.org gressive restlessness. The 1st Stage technical design artisans is a the- Concert. 3 p.m. at McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside The father is given a performance full of re- atrical joy. A gorgeous, fabricated two-story home Ave. McLean, VA 22101. Features SATURDAY/JAN. 7 gret and need by Andy Brownstein. He is a man designed by Jonathan Dahm Robertson greets the Antonio Vivaldi’s Winter from “The The Capitol Steps at The Alden 8 who wants to experience life before his time runs wide-eyed audience. It is full of detailed props from Seasons” and highlights from Gian- p.m. 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night 22101. To recover from this off-the- out. Stan Shulman is a comic hoot as the grand- Kay Rzasa and Deb Creire. Robert Croghan’s cos- Visitors.” Admission: $25/adults, wall election cycle, remain calm and father. He is a man with a warm center even tumes are spot-on late 1940s. $20/seniors, $15/students. walk, do not run, to The Alden and when roaring. As newly rich daughter, Kathleen “Broadway Bound” has a deep core that will es- Great Falls United Methodist shelter-in-place with these master Church Living Nativity 5 - 6 p.m. political satirists. $50/$35 MCC tax Akerley gives depth and wisdom as a woman pecially touch Baby Boomers with a New York state Three 20 minute, one act plays will district residents.Visit: caught between her working-class background of mind. They may well remember their own fam- kick off the event. Come listen to the www.aldentheatre.org. and her new status. ily lives full of joy, tears and laughter.

12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ November 16-22, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Holiday Calendar IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD –Psalm 92 ‘Enchanted Forest’ Thanksgiving Day Service Returns to Tysons Junior League of Northern Vir- Thursday, Nov. 24, 10:30 A.M. ginia (JLNV) will host the 16th an- nual “The Enchanted Forest,” a weekend-long holiday festival fea- turing a variety of affordable events First Church of Christ, Scientist for the entire family on Nov. 19 and 20 at the Westin in Tysons Corner, 1683 Chain Bridge Road located at 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls McLean, VA 22101 Church. “The Enchanted Forest” is the JLNV’s largest fundraiser and All are warmly welcomed and child care is available features a beautiful “forest” of more than 100 theme-decorated holiday trees for silent auction throughout the weekend, live entertainment, a model train display, hands-on ac- tivities for children, a festival holi- day marketplace and An Enchanted Affair evening event for adults. Proceeds from “The Enchanted Forest” directly support the Junior League of Northern Virginia’s com- munity initiatives, which are fo- cused on empowering families to make healthy eating and active liv- ing a priority, and support the de- velopment of women who will build better communities for years to come. Purchase your tickets today at http://tinyurl.com/TEF2016 or visit online at www.jlnv.org/TEF for more information. Great Falls Church Announces Children’s Christmas Program Christ the King Lutheran Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, announces a free event on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m., open to the community, featuring the Christmas story told through narration, scripture and Christmas carols. The cast of children bring the Nativity scene to life with Mary, Joseph, animals, angels and shepherds. A potluck supper fol- lows the program at 6 p.m. The Christ the King Lutheran Church Children’s Christmas Pro- gram features the church’s Sunday School program students as lec- tors, chorus and actors and the program’s high school students will help with stage management. With its mission to welcome all and equip Christian disciples to share God’s love and grace through worship, prayer, relation- ship, learning, giving, and serving, Christ the King Lutheran Church aspires to be a vibrant community of Jesus’ disciples, empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring God’s grace into the world. It is an interdepen- dent part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ November 16-22, 2016 ❖ 13 Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide

Photo by Anne Walker Photo by FRED/Case Holiday guest preparation should include Ensuring that major appliances are in organizing and making extra space in proper working order should be on a closets, such as this one by interior de- guest-readiness checklist, advises Chuck signer Anne Walker. Khiel of FRED Home Improvement. Guest-Ready Home for the Holidays From organizing to decorating, a guide for getting a house ready for visitors.

By Marilyn Campbell McCarthy, senior designer and project manager at The Connection Marika Meyer Interiors. “Adding lush throws and cable knit pillows can give the family space that cozy eady or not, the holidays are coming. For feeling we all look for during the holidays.” many, this means a flurry of overnight Clear the clutter before purchasing holiday deco- Rguests. With three weeks before Thanks- rations and before guests arrive. “Clear out any clut- giving, many to-do lists are more involved ter that’s accumulated in your main living areas,” than choosing turkeys and said Anne M. Walker, Anne decking the halls. Walker Design LLC in Potomac, Some homeowners will be “The bottom line is that Md. “If your dining room is host sent into states of cleaning to a pile of papers, make sure frenzy by spotting crumbled an organized, clean those get filed away or thrown Cheerios lost in the corners of away soon. A clean, organized dining chairs or guestrooms home, a stocked bar home makes a perfect palette piled high with papers and for any holiday décor.” boxes. From the reality of and kitchen, and happy, The kitchen is often the cen- cleaning and tending to repairs relaxed hosts will tral hub of a household, espe- to the frivolity of fanciful holi- cially during the holidays. day decorating, local experts undoubtedly result in Make sure the pantry and re- offer suggestions for getting frigerator are well stocked and organized and ready to wel- happy holiday guests.” consider leaving out a bowl of come company. — Anne M. Walker, fresh fruit guests can help “For my out-of-town guests, Anne Walker Design LLC themselves to, advises Fuss. I love to make them feel spe- “Breakfast is always a meal that cial and welcome,” said interior seems to make everyone designer Gretchen Fuss, of Gretchen Fuss Works of happy,” she said. “My husband starts the bacon and Art and Interior Design. “The whole house will be everyone finds his or her way to the kitchen table. I clean and sparkling.” feel it is important to have both comfort food and Consider dispersing flowers, candles and green- healthy choices for everyone.” ery throughout the home in all public areas, includ- ing bathrooms and guest bedrooms, suggests Katie See Guest Ready, Page 15

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Cleaning out the pantry and cabinets will help ensure there is plenty of room for the additional sup- plies and food necessary for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals. When preparing that holiday dinner, the last thing that a person with a house full of guests wants is to realize that their oven is broken. “Inspect your ap- pliances to be sure they are all in working order,” said Chuck Khiel, vice president, FRED Home Im- provement. “If the refrigerator or oven has been act- ing up, get them repaired or replaced before guests Photo by Angie Seckinger/Marika Meyer arrive. … Check the garbage disposal, too, to be sure Small bud vases on bedside tables and it’s working efficiently so it doesn’t back up during fresh bedding can give guest spaces a very dinner prep.” inviting feeling, advises designer Katie Another high priority — the highest, according to McCarthy of Marika Meyer Interiors. Fuss — is the guest bedroom. This means “fresh bed linens adorning a ‘photo shoot-ready,’ beautifully “Check that the dryer vent is clear, adding guests made bed” and bath towels wrapped with ribbon and may mean more laundry,” he added. “Make sure the sage,” she said. “Put a luggage rack out and make heat vents are not obstructed. Since guests often stay space in the closet for hanging clothes.” in rooms that are not frequently used, make sure Place fresh flowers on the dresser and, “if time al- stored items are not in the way of airflow. lows, frame a picture of your guests and hang it on Electrical outlets that are infrequently used are the wall in the guest room,” said Fuss. “Everyone often forgotten until guests arrive. “Fix nonworking really gets a kick out of this one.” electrical outlets that you might need with more From soft lights for reading to a small mirror for people in the house. Everyone will have electronics applying make-up, practical touches can go a long to plug in,” said Khiel. He said this is also a good way toward comfort. “These touches, although they time to take care of other simple projects like paint- may seem small, can make all the difference,” said ing or putting in a new backsplash. McCarthy. “Small bud vases on bedside tables, plush “Oil those squeaky interior and exterior doors so bathrobes and towels, and fresh, white bedding can they don’t wake up guests during the night,” said give guest spaces a very inviting feeling.” Khiel. “Think about replacing broken or worn door Guest bathrooms should be stocked with extra tow- knobs and locks.” els, toothbrushes and toothpaste. “If your guest bath- The outside of a home should not be overlooked room has a vent fan with a nightlight, make sure it is when preparing for guests, either. “Fall is a great time working,” said Khiel “If not, repair or replace it. If to tackle outdoor projects,” said Walker. “If your shut- the fan does not have this feature, install a plugin ters needs a fresh coat of paint, now’s the time to do nightlight. There’s nothing worse than guests stum- it. Have your windows professionally cleaned so that bling in the dark trying to find the bathroom light.” your holiday decorations will be seen on a pristine “Make the powder room fun and festive by updat- backdrop.” ing the towel rack and toilet paper holder, mirror Power-washing your porches, walkways and pa- and light fixture,” said Khiel. “Think about replacing tios offers guests a pristine first impression of your the kitchen or bathroom faucet to a new, more effi- home. Inspect all walkways, especially flagstone and cient model or one with a water filter. And get any brick walkways and repair loose stones, advises Khiel. leaky faucets fixed.” “Check exterior light fixtures to be sure they are in A slow-burning fire is another way to create a sense working order and that the bulbs are good. If exte- of comfort and warmth. “Inspect your fireplace to rior lights operate off a motion sensor, make sure it be sure it’s in working order and no debris is block- is adjusted properly.” ing the flue,” said Khiel. “Consider building or add- “The bottom line,” said Walker, “is that an orga- ing a storage box for wood next to fireplace for easy nized, clean home, a stocked bar and kitchen, and access or add a permanent and decorative accent box happy, relaxed hosts will undoubtedly result in happy nearby for the remote if a gas fireplace. holiday guests.” 

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Give Locally From Page 8 To sign-up or learn more please contact us Sign up to help ensure that children in Volunteer Locally Through Volun- at http://volunteerfairfax.civicore.com/ those families receive holiday gifts this year. teer Fairfax index?section=volunteerNOW&action=viewOpportunity&fwID=21404. You can volunteer to help by adopting a counties and the City of Alexandria. To learn ❖ more about volunteer and sponsorship Britepaths (formerly Our Daily New Hope Housing: Thanksgiving and child and fulfilling his or her holiday wish opportunities, contact [email protected] Bread): Sponsor individuals and families Christmas holiday, New Hope Housing pro- list. Wish lists are available now. Donating or visit http:// in need who live throughout the Fairfax www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org vides nearly 200 food baskets to clients liv- gift cards for parents to purchase their chil- County area for Thanksgiving meals, De- ing in our community housing programs. dren new clothing. Stores along Route 1 are ❖ Comfort for America’s Uniformed cember holiday meals and/or gifts for chil- Volunteers ensure that families are able to best. Hosting a special program for the chil- Services (CAUSE) ensures that recuperating dren in December. Britepaths will send you service members have opportunities for have a special and memorable holiday. Vol- dren, such as holiday card and gift making recreation and social interaction and receive information on a person/family who meets unteers can sign up to help by hosting a for their parents. concrete signs of appreciation for all that they your criteria, and you will contact them and Thanksgiving or Christmas food drive, do- To sign up, fill out the following form and have done. 4114 Legato Road Suite B, Fairfax, arrange to deliver food and/or gifts. You VA 22033, 703-591-4968, cause-usa.org nating a food basket for a single adult or a member of the New Hope Housing team may also donate funds to help us assist those family, donating grocery store gift cards for will respond as soon as possible ❖ Shelter House provides crisis intervention, safe who are not sponsored. To sponsor a fam- clients to purchase turkeys (grocery stores http://volunteerfairfax.civicore.com housing and supportive services to promote self- ily or make a donation, visit http:// sufficiency for homeless families and victims of along Route 1 are best), signing up to drop Richard Byrd Library: Semi-annual domestic violence in Fairfax County. http:// volunteerfairfax.civicore.com off Christmas dinner at one of our Perma- Holiday used book sale at Richard Byrd Li- www.shelterhouse.org/get-involved/ The Holiday Project: Share the spirit nent Supportive Housing sites. brary in Springfield. Pre-Sale: (Nov. 28 - 30) of the season with The Holiday Project, a ❖ National Capital Food Bank, 6833 Hill Park http://volunteerfairfax.civicore.com volunteers will set up tables, organize sale Drive, Lorton, serving all of Northern Virginia, non-profit organization that organizes vis- 703-541-3063. www.capitalareafoodbank.org its to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities during the holi- ❖ Homestretch is the largest provider of transitional housing in Fairfax County and offers day season. Bring the spirit of a holiday to a services to help the homeless better their lives those who might not otherwise have a cel- through education. Email: ebration. Visits occur throughout the met- [email protected]; 703-237-2035 x125; http://homestretchva.org/volunteer/ ropolitan area. Dates and times of visits vary by location; for more information visit ❖ Pathway Homes focuses on providing housing http://volunteerfairfax.civicore.com and support services to individuals with serious mental illnesses, with the mission to help these Cornerstones: Volunteer to accept gifts individuals reach their full potential and lead from donors and get them ready for distri- stable lives. They offer both in-home programs, bution to local families, or assist families semi-independent houses and assisted living facilities. 10201 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 200, that are picking up gifts with getting items Fairfax, VA 22030. 703-876-0390 to their car. Several shifts are available. [email protected] http:// Good for adults, families and corporate www.pathwayhomes.org http:// www.pathwayhomes.org/support-pathway/ groups. Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-17. Times vary.

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16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ November 16-22, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Decking the Halls, Stuffing Bellies Local cooking “The classes are filled with laughter schools offer and chatter. It’s like a party, such a crash courses in wonderful experience.” — Toni Lipe of Culinaria Cooking School in Vienna, holiday dishes. Virginia

ver since Bernadette Lott dies. There’s even a gift class two friends lose themselves in a can remember, she’s had where they fill mason jars with shrine of softened butter, flour and Ea sweet tooth as big as a ingredients for cookie dough. The sugar, emerging with several thou- sugarcane field. Describ- project becomes present-ready sand sugar cookies that they pack- ing herself as a hard and fast con- when topped with shiny bows. age and ship to friends, family and fection lover of the extreme type, “We’re giving them a nice way colleagues. she thinks her predilection for all to participate with the holiday “We take turns. One of us sleeps things candy-coated probably cooking,” said Raguindin. “It’s a while the other one bakes,” said started with her grandmother, who good family activity, and they can Carr, of Terri’s Table, a cooking pretended not to notice when she remember for years to come that school she runs out of her home. devoured spoonfuls of sugar while they got to cook with Mom and This year, Carr’s holiday classes the two were baking. Dad for Christmas dinner.” are focused on Thanksgiving, “I must have been three or four, Even as adults, life-long friends teaching students to make both standing on a stool in the can relive their childhood sugar- main and side dishes, and ending kitchen, craning my neck to see,” plum fantasies. At the start of the with a crunchy and deeply nutty said Lott. holiday season, Terri Carr and pecan pie. In fact, baking was a hobby she Elaine Agran gather in Carr’s At the end of her classes, Carr honed at her grandmother’s hand, Potomac, Maryland, kitchen to sets a festive table around which which later became a practical preserve a baking tradition that her apprentices gather and nosh skill. She learned that in order to spans more than three decades. on the fruits of their holiday labor satisfy her ravenous sugar For four days and four nights, the until the last crumb is devoured. cravings, be they for shiny glazed lemon tarts or gooey chocolate trifles moistened with rum, she needed to learn to bake. “I think my first word was cake,” Photo courtesy of Terri Carr Lott said. “I love to bake, but I also Terri Carr bakes, decorates and packages holiday cookies, do my fair share of tasting.” which she sends to friends and family. It’s no wonder that for Lott and other foodies, the holidays offer a end of class with boxes of zest and vanilla extract, then chill- chance to legitimize an obsession rugelach, almond macaroons and ing, rolling and cutting the dough, with baking marathons that, if other confections. their effort bursts forth in the form done at any other time of the year, “The classes are filled with of highly spiced citrus, ginger might appear to be chocolate-cov- laughter and chatter,” said Lipe. cookies. ered-insanity. “It’s like a party, such a wonderful “I still like nibbling the cookie In response, dozens of local experience.” dough as much as I did when I was chefs and culinary enthusiasts are In Lott’s lessons, which she runs a little kid,” said Claudia Yost, a rolling out a slew of holiday cook- informally out of her home – stu- recent student. ing classes this season. Want to dents discover her through word Even the youngest gourmands make your own lemon rugelach? of mouth – she demonstrates can add calorie-laden joy to the Considering letting your children tooth-achingly rich buche de noel world this season. Diminutive take over the gingerbread baking? and fudge-filled, whiskey-soaked cooks-in-training use seasonal Interested in assembling a buche chocolate bundt cake recipes. A bounty to create child-friendly ver- noel? From the informal classes limited class size allows her to sions of traditional Thanksgiving that Lott runs out of her Alexan- guide students through the pro- fare at Tiny Chefs cooking school. dria kitchen to formal cooking cess, from melting chocolate over They use yeast, flour and sweet schools with classes taught by pro- simmering water to adding a good potatoes to create warm, fluffy fessional chefs, there’s instruction dousing of liqueur to the mixture doughnuts, encased in sugar that for students at both ends of the and beating it into a fluffy batter crunch slightly to the bite. skills spectrum. before sliding it into the oven. “Cooking during the holidays, “These cooking classes help “Some of my best holiday child- and at any time, builds memories people get into the holiday spirit,” hood memories were baking with and gives them skills that they can said Toni Lipe of Culinaria Cook- my family,” said Lott. “I love be- use when they’re responsible for ing School in Vienna, Virginia. ing able to share that love with preparing dinners later on down “They learn to make things that other people so that they can cre- the road,” said Katie Raguindin of they can wrap in paper and rib- ate their own memories.” Tiny Chefs. bon and give as gifts.” During her lessons, students In the gingerbread house-mak- Students at Culinaria enter a rummage through a treasure trove ing class, instructors support holiday cookie paradise of soft- of cookie cutters in shapes rang- children’s imaginations, encourag- ened butter, vanilla and coconut, ing from angels and wreaths to ing the wackiest, most creative and spend hours cutting, rolling starfish and rosebuds. 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