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t is 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Iis already handing out number 137 to immigrant families waiting in line for their assistance programs. A large sign in the parish yard proclaims “Immigrants and Refugees Welcome.” Chrissy Gelson, co-director of Gabriel’s Project that gives support to pregnant women and babies under one-year-old, says last week they served over 250 families be- tween their three ministries for immigrants. She says Gabriel’s Project serves anyone Sally Diaz-Wells, Social Justice and pregnant and infants. “We don’t ask ques- Outreach Minister, Our Lady Queen tions like their income or nationality.” of Peace (OLQP) Catholic Church. Gabriel’s Project offers diapers, wipes, cribs and strollers, whatever the women need. plastic bag. “It’s little boys’ clothes,” she “Formula is probably the greatest need.” explains. Gelson says, “They very much The parish holds a food drive the second have a community among themselves. They weekend of every month to stockpile the are great at helping one another.” She says pantry shelves with donations of canned she sees a lot of the same people every Photos by Shirley Ruhe/The Connection goods and other non-perishable items, but week, “but we keep getting new ones.” they always need more food than they have Tobar says it’s pretty amazing what these collected. families survive on. “Many of them are un- Andres Tobar, a volunteer who is check- documented, and it’s pretty significant that ing in the women for Gabriel’s Project, says they risk their own safety and the safety of the computer database records what a fam- their homes to come out publicly to pick up ily picks up on any particular week. So, for food.” instance, if a person gets a stroller one week, Diaz-Wells says these programs came they don’t get another one next week; or if about ten years ago or so because “The they really need a stroller and there aren’t Catholic Church wants babies to be born any available, they can get one in the fu- but we didn’t help them after they were ture. Sally Diaz-Wells, Our Lady Queen of born. Now we have a network of angels Peace Social Justice and Outreach Minis- nation-wide.” While Gabriel’s Project serves ter, says they have volunteer drivers who children under one-year-old, Matthew 25, deliver things like strollers to people who in a separate church building, serves fami- A volunteer holds up number 30 currently being served at Our Lady work or can’t get to the church. lies and children over one-year-old with Queen of Peace food pantry on Wednesday, Sept. 11. A woman steps up and contributes a small gently used clothes, small toys, dishes and utensils. Families often get off the Glebe Road bus and walk to the church to stand in line early. They receive a number and wait at a table for their turn to go through the line for the pantry before heading to Gabriel’s Project or Matthew 25. A bag loaded with pasta, beans, rice and canned vegetables, oil or flour is handed to each person in line. “Chicken or fish?” The volunteer says, “They get a choice of what we’ve got and today it is chicken or fish.” Next in line is the bread. “Today they can take 2-3 items. As you can see my bread runneth over,” comments volunteer Jackie Smith who is a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace. On to “escoja solo 1” (one low- sugar cereal.) Today there are 18 volunteers, many members of the congregation, including Ann Felker who runs a nursery for small children in a room off the main hall. Diaz- Gabriel’s Project volunteer Andres Wells says, “It’s like night and day between Tobar checks in immigrant women the peace and quiet here and in there.” She whose greatest need is often baby points to the end of the room. “Back there formula. is a stage where we have a summer camp for families who can’t afford to send their thew 25 shop is open on Wednesday, Satur- children.” day and Sunday from 9 a.m.-noon and on The food pantry and Gabriel’s Project are Thursday from 12-3:00 p.m. except for holi- Immigrants line up early outside Our Lady Queen of Peace for the food available weekly on Wednesdays except for days. Our Lady Queen of Peace is located pantry and other ministries to assist immigrant families. holidays from 9-11:30 a.m., and the Mat- at 2700 South 19th Street, Arlington. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2019 ❖ 3 News Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates 37th Year By Shirley Ruhe Arlington Connection
ndrew Leighton and his wife, Helen White, are headed to the Apickleball court at Thomas Jefferson Community Center at 7:30 a.m. Friday sporting their “Andy’s Army” T-shirts. Leighton explains “Andy’s Army” is a support group that follows his pickleball matches online. Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) begins Sept. 14, and Leighton is signed up for pickleball men’s doubles while White sits out this year’s NVSO due to knee surgery. But they are still practicing four-to-five times a week. Leighton was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight-and-a-half years ago and has been playing pickleball for about five years. “My wife has been playing for 10; I had to catch up to her. She said I would like it and should try it, so I did.” They had both been playing tennis for many years. “I met my wife playing tennis.”
Andrew Leighton and his wife, Helen White, Andrew Leighton drops in a pickleball zinger in just pickleball partners are sporting their “Pickleball the right spot as he practices for the Northern Vir- Over Parkinson’s” T-shirts. ginia Senior Olympics.
Leighton says, “It’s odd with Parkinson’s. It’s the exact opposite of pickleball.” He says, “With Parkinson’s they want you to slow down, step slowly. But with pickleball, you need to be faster, have a quicker reac- tion time, get into position early.” Leighton Photos by adds, “These things don’t really go to- Shirley Ruhe gether.” But Leighton says, “I found out that The Connection playing pickleball quiets my symptoms a bit, especially my tremor.” And he adds there is some evidence that playing pickleball slows Alease Brooks chosen down the progression of the disease. “There has been a lot of research but of course I to carry Olympic Torch don’t know. I have nothing to compare it Alease Brooks takes a break from running with. But one thing I know for sure is that social. “You are really close to your oppo- and decide which tournaments to enter, laps round the track at Thomas Jefferson I’m not bothered as much by the disease nent. It’s like you’re playing a giant game combining it with touring where they want Community Center in preparation for the when I’m playing.” of ping pong where you combine power and to go. He says there is a pickleball website Northern Virginia Senior Olympics where He says people always ask him if he wins. speed with reaction time.” There is a lot of that lists international and national websites she will compete in running events, throw- “The thing you want to do is play your best. net and, “I laugh. Everyone laughs.” and pairs you up with someone of your own ing sports as well as pickleball. Brooks has Some you win, and some you lose.” He says you make a lot of friends and play skill level. For instance his partner in Bos- been chosen to carry the Olympic Torch at Leighton and his wife play as many as 10 with a lot of different partners. “Sometimes ton was from California and had a house at the opening ceremony for NVSO on Satur- national tournaments a year. They were in your partner one year is your opponent the Cape Cod. day, Sept. 14. Brooks is 86, (almost 87) and Boston for the regionals about a month ago. next year.” Also he says the drop-in nature Leighton attributes his pickleball success will be competing for the 16th year. She is “I played one of the best games I’ve ever of pickleball contributes to the game since to his years of playing tennis. He says, “Be- sporting a purple and gold outfit, one of played in my life but lost.” He and his wife you can stop by and play for two minutes lieve me, I didn’t think I couldn’t do this. “I the many colorful outfits that her kids pro- were playing the gold medal team and lost or two hours and always find a partner. have a skill because I can find space on the vide for her competition and ”my grandchil- 11-9, 11-9, a close match. Leighton says he and his wife sit down at court. I hit a lot of shots that a lot of other dren don’t miss. They cheer me on.” Leighton likes pickleball because it is very the beginning of the year with a calendar players frankly don’t hit.” 4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News
Arlington Police Determine No Shooting at the Ballston Quarter Movie Theater he Arlington County Police Depart- a shooting were located. Tment completed a thorough inves- As word of the incident spread, patrons tigation and determined that no from all areas of the Ballston Quarter be- shooting occurred at the Ballston Quarter gan to self-evacuate. One individual suf- on the evening of Sept. 14, 2019. fered a minor injury while self-evacuating The preliminary investigation suggests from the building and was transported by that an unknown juvenile male entered a medics to an area hospital for treatment. theater playing the movie ‘IT Chapter Two’ Patrons who left personal property inside and shouted that there was a shooter, caus- of Ballston Quarter businesses during the ing patrons to run from the theater yelling incident should claim their property for people to call 9-1-1. through the individual businesses. Those At approximately 8:38 p.m., police were who left property in the public food hall dispatched to multiple emergency calls re- area of the Ballston Quarter should call the porting a possible shooter inside the movie Emergency Communications Center at 703- theater at the Ballston Quarter located at 558-2222 to facilitate retrieval of their items 4238 Wilson Boulevard. Upon police arrival, at the Police Department, located at 1425 the theater was placed under shelter in North Courthouse Road. This remains an place status while a systematic search of the active investigation. Anyone with informa- entire Ballston Quarter was initiated. The tion related to this incident is asked to con- search concluded with negative results and tact the Arlington County Crime Solvers no evidence of a shooting or any victims of hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Coffee with a Cop Day ednesday, Oct. 2 is National Cof- The Community Outreach Teams will host Wfee with a Cop Day and the Ar- Coffee with a Cop at the following locations lington County Police Depart- and times on Wednesday, Oct. 2: ment is hosting four events with our Com- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. munity Outreach Teams to celebrate. Com- ❖ Starbucks Spout Run – 3125 Lee High- munity members are invited to join police way at these informal events to ask questions, ❖ Starbucks Arlington Ridge – 2925 voice concerns, get to know their neighbors, South Glebe Road interact with the Community Outreach 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Teams and meet officers from other sections ❖ Starbucks Penrose Square – 2413 Co- of the department. lumbia Pike Coffee with a Cop provides an opportu- ❖ Starbucks Courthouse – 2200 nity to build partnerships, one cup of cof- Clarendon Boulevard fee at a time.
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oin Arlington County staff and the team.Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, 7 – 9 p.m. JFire Station No. 8 project team as Langston-Brown Community Center, Multi- they present an update on the Fire Purpose RoomThe Fire Station No. 8 Re- Station No. 8 Replacement Project. The placement project kicked off in Spring 2019. meeting will be held in a joint session with To learn more about the project visit the the Public Facilities Review Committee Fire Station No. 8 Replacement project (PFRC). Come see design concepts and page. https://projects.arlingtonva.us/ share your feedback with the projects/replacing-fire-station-no-8/ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2019 ❖ 5 News ArlingtonThe Connection
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Balliet, Arlington County Communications Lane is widened and Specialist. This particular section of the Custis Trail safety improvements is one of the most heavily used multi-use trails in Arlington, with a daily average of added. about 1,000 cyclists alone, Balliet said. By Mike Salmon The project is the result of several stud- The Connection ies in this area: the 1999 Esplanade Study, Photo courtesy of the Virginia Department of T 2003 Rosslyn Circle Safety Study and 2006 icyclists in Arlington are gaining Lynn Street Esplanade Preliminary Design a lane and motorists are losing a Study. The findings from these studies were lane, as the Virginia Department incorporated into the plans for the Lynn B Street Esplanade and Custis Trail Improve- of Transportation enters a second phase of the Lynn Street Esplanade and ment project that is currently under con- Custis Trail Improvements project in struction. Rosslyn. The 2003 Safety Study first recommended Bike riders are getting wider lanes on each removal of the third westbound lane on Lee side of the yellow bike path lane lines to Highway. accommodate more bikes. According to Subsequent public outreach was con- VDOT, the trail is being widened from 10 ducted with VDOT to get stakeholder feed- to 16 feet, and is shifted an additional five back on the proposed lane reduction. feet from the roadway to improve safety for Additional studies were conducted prior bicyclists and pedestrians. When the project to design development that indicated re- moval of the third lane was feasible con-
is complete in spring 2020, an eight-foot- ransportation wide grass buffer will separate the trail from sidering current and projected vehicle traf- the roadway. fic volumes. “The Custis Trail widening will improve In addition, the safety improvements in safety along the trail by providing more this area include wider sidewalks, improved space for pedestrians and cyclists and in- curb ramps, upgraded traffic signals, deco- creasing visibility at intersections that have rative lighting and landscaping. A public art The trail will be wider and further away from traffic in the second high volumes and have historically experi- installation by Arlington County called “Cor phase of the Lynn Street Esplanade and Custis Trail Improvements enced high numbers of accidents,” said Eric See Lane Widened, Page 13 project in Rosslyn.
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2019 ❖ 7 Normal Adolescent Moods Swings or Depression? Making a distinction between the two can be difficult. By Marilyn Campbell “If your child’s mood seems off with regularity or The Connection they are withdrawing or increasingly irritable, I would advise parents to get a professional assess- tephanie Pironne says her daughter Lila was ment,” added Isenberg. “You can start with you pe- Salways a child who was well behaved. From diatrician, and based on their recommendation, you preschool through elementary school, she was may want to have your child see a psychologist or described by her teachers as having a kind and cheer- psychiatrist.” ful nature. When her daughter, now 13 years old and The amount of time the symptoms last could also in eighth grade, began middle be a clue that professional help is school, something changed. needed. “Teen depression is nor- “She now goes from goes from “She goes from goes mally indicated by a persistent happy to grumpy to sad all within change in mood that lasts two 15 minutes and with nothing from happy to weeks or more,” said Barnaby. around her having changed,” said grumpy to sad all “The change in mood seems to Pironne. “I’m always on edge when cause significant distress and prob- she comes down for breakfast in within 15 minutes lems that show up at home, the morning because I never know school, during extra-curricular ac- what I’m going to get. She might and with nothing tivities, and in social areas of life.” be yelling at me for something I A desire to hurt oneself is an in- didn’t know I’d done, giving me the around her having dicator of a mental health issue silent treatment or happy and that is more serious than normal chatty or combination of all three. changed. I’m always teen mood swings, said Barnaby. Such emotional roller coasters “If your child ever talks about are often a part of puberty. Hor- on edge when she self-harm like cutting themselves, monal changes that happen when comes down for refusing to attend school or other puberty begins can cause not only activities they previously enjoyed bodily physical changes but mood breakfast in the those are sign that you should seek swings that can feel out of control, help immediately. say mental health professionals. morning because I If your child talks …or has It’s often difficult for parents and thoughts about suicide or not those close to teens learn to dis- never know what wanting to be around, seek pro- tinguish normal changes in mood fessional help immediately,” added from a more serious mental health I’m going to get.” Isenberg. issue. — Stephanie Pironne “It’s really, really hard to do, Changing Lives. Saving Lives. because they can present in very much the same way, “PRS is a non profit providing mental health, cri- and aren’t always two distinct categories,” said psy- sis intervention and suicide prevention services in chologist Stacie Isenberg, Psy.D. “Also, sometimes Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. We seek to [puberty-driven mood swings], do get treated with change and save lives in our community by empow- medication. I’ve had patients who were prescribed ering hope, safety, recovery, wellness, independence birth control and some who were prescribed antide- and community integration.” pressants.” The severity of the symptoms, says Carol Barnaby, MSW, LCSW-C can help make the distinction,” said PRS CrisisLink therapist Carol Barnaby, MSW, LCSW-C. “Crying When crisis calls, we answer 24/7 spells or deep sadness for no apparent reason is a Call: 800-273-TALK [8255] sign. Displaying a loss of energy or isolating them- Text: “CONNECT” to 855-11 selves from others and persistent low self-esteem are Lifeline Chat: SuicidePreventionLifeline.org/chat also signals.”
Virginia Schools Rank Third in Nation with B-minus leading education jour grade of B- for K-12 achievement. in the nation.” Anal ranked Virginia’s Only Massachusetts, with a B+, K-12 achievement comprises public schools as third and New Jersey, with a B, earned one third of Education Week’s in the nation in student achieve- higher grades. Superintendent of three-part Quality Counts rat- ment based on the performance Public Instruction James Lane ing system. Earlier this year, the of students on national assess- said: “I look forward to visiting as publication awarded Virginia a ments in reading and math- many schools as I can during the B on its “Chance for Success ematics, graduation rates and coming weeks and months and Index” and a C for school fi- achievement on Advanced personally congratulating teach- nance. Today’s grade for K-12 Placement examinations. ers, principals, administrators and achievement resulted in Vir- Education Week’s Quality support professionals for all they ginia earning an overall grade Counts 2019 report awarded do as we strive to make the of B- from Education Week for the commonwealth a letter commonwealth’s schools the best 2019.
8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Arlington Visitors Spent $3.4 Billion in 2018 rlington visitors spent a Arecord $3.4 billion in 2018, a 4.3 percent in- crease over 2017, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Arlington has led Virginia counties in visitor spending since 2009. Tourism gen- erated nearly $94 million in local tax receipts, benefiting County programs and services, as well as state tax receipts of nearly $127 million. Local tourism-supported jobs totaled 26,566, an increase of more than 200 from 2017. “It is no surprise that year after year Arlington’s vibrant urban vil- lages, our iconic monuments, our lovely neighborhoods and wel- coming community make this a place that people from across the nation and around the world want to visit,” Arlington County Board Chair Christian Dorsey said. “Tour- ism, which brings visitors to our hotels and guests to our restau- rants and retail shops, continues to grow, and remains a vital eco- nomic driver for our County.” “Arlington’s strong tourism economy demonstrates the power of committed partnerships throughout our hospitality com- munity and local government,” said Portia Conerly, acting direc- tor of the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service. “We are grate- ful for the solid foundation our partners have helped us build, from the Arlington Chamber’s support of tourism-promotion funding to on- going collaboration among our ho- tels, business improvement districts (BIDs), neighborhood partnerships, businesses and regional tourism or- ganizations.” The U.S. Travel Association re- ports that tourism in Virginia gen- erated $26 billion in travel spend- ing in 2018. Tourism also supported 235,000 work opportunities for Vir- ginia communities and contributed a total of $1.8 billion in state and local taxes. Increased spending since 2017 is largely attributed to Virginia’s tourism promotion and development efforts all around the state, including new hotels, restau- rants, agritourism, craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries, sports, outdoor recreation, festivals and events, meeting and convention venues, attractions and more. Bulletin Board
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Submit entertainment announce- call 703-892-2565. Visit Telephone 703-228-6414 or email ments at www.uucava.org or call 703-892- [email protected]. www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- 2565. Encore Fall Open House. 10 a.m.- endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. Fridays at the Fountain. Fridays, noon at Encore Stage & Studio, 4000 Photos/artwork encouraged. through Oct. 25, 5-9 p.m. at The Lorcom Lane. Encore Stage & Studio Stand at the Crystal City Water Park, invites families in the community to 1601 Crystal Drive. Fridays at the its Fall Education Open House. ONGOING Fountain is a seasonal pop-up beer Students will experience 30-minute Senior Olympics. The Northern garden set within the Crystal City class samplers of Encore’s various Virginia Senior Olympics features Water Park, featuring food, drink and theatre classes. Parents and students more than 60 events that challenge a rotating lineup of live music from will have the opportunity to meet the mind as well as the body. New local bands and musicians. Free to teaching artists and Encore staff, as games this year: jigsaw puzzle and attend; selection of food available for well as register for Early and Late line-dancing. The public is invited, purchase. Call 703-412-9430 or visit Fall classes. Free. Families must free of charge, to all NVSO events. www.crystalcity.org/do/fridays-at- register online to reserve space for The games run through Sept. 28. the-fountain for more. the open house classes at There will be no on-site registration Art Exhibit: Lumistory. Through www.encorestage.org or by calling for participants. Visit www.nvso.us. Oct. 26, Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 703-548-1154. Outdoor Zumba. Wednesdays, p.m. at Fred Schnider Gallery of Art, International Coastal Cleanup. 10 through Sept. 25, 12:30 p.m. in the 888 N Quincy St. #102. Melanie a.m.-noon at Barcroft Park, 4200 S. Courtyard at 2121 Crystal Drive. The Kehoss’ cut paper light boxes explore Four Mile Run Drive. Join EcoAction Crystal City BID, Sport and Health the origins of cultural phenomena, Arlington at their annual fall cleanup fitness club and JBG SMITH invite from cuisine, to mourning, to social as they pick up trash from area you to join them for free midday media. This solo show will include waterways and collect important data Zumba in the courtyard of 2121 the public debut of five works, an about litter. Free. Visit Crystal Drive on Wednesdays. Zumba installation about the history of ecoactionarlington.org or call 703- fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to- sugar, and more. Free. Visit 228-6427 for more. Register at follow moves to create a one-of-a- www.fredschnidergalleryofart.com or www.ecoactionarlington.org/ kind fitness program for all to enjoy. call 703-841-9404. registration-international-coastal- Free. Call 703-412-9430 or visit Arlington Mill Farmer’s Market. cleanup/. www.crystalcity.org/do/outdoor- Saturdays, through Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-1 Author Event: Amy Stewart. 3 p.m. zumba-2018 for more. p.m. at Arlington Mill Community at One More Page Books, 2200 North Solo Painting Exhibition: Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St. The Westmoreland St. Join One More Draftsman 2019. Through Sept. market features produce, meats, and Page in welcoming New York Times 30, gallery hours at Gallery dairy products from our region’s top bestselling author Amy Stewart in Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive, local vendors. Support local farmers celebration of the latest book in the Suite 2120-A. Draftsman 2019 is the and entrepreneurs. Come for opening acclaimed Kopp Sisters series, Kopp solo painting exhibition for the day and meet special guests, the Sisters On The March. Once again,
File photos by Shirley Ruhe month of September of Arlington Arlington Art Truck, South Arlington Amy Stewart has brought a little- Artists Alliance member and T.C. Moms Club, Long Branch Nature known moment in history to light Williams graduate Barry Barnett Center, and more. Visit columbia- with her fearless and funny Kopp Keith. Free. Visit pike.org/fm-arlington-mill. sisters novels. Stewart is also author galleryunderground.org or call 571- of six nonfiction books, including The Drunken Botanist and Wicked Plants. 483-0652. THURSDAY/SEPT. 19 Art Exhibit: Frictional Harmony. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com Through Oct. 12, Monday-Thursday, Floral Design. 11 a.m.-noon at Little for more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Road. Rock Spring Garden Club a.m.-6 p.m. at The Barry Gallery, in SATURDAYS/SEPT. 21-OCT. 26 the Reinsch Library at Marymount, will host Arlene Steward, Life Judge 2807 North Glebe Road. Marymount and award winning floral designer, to All That Jazz. 11 a.m.-noon at the University’s Barry Gallery presents create floral designs. Arlene will Arlington County Cultural Affairs “Frictional Harmony,” a solo demonstrate techniques for Building, 3700 S. Four Mile Run exhibition of Stephanie Lane’s constructing types of floral Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Drive. All That Jazz is a kid’s dance paintings, drawings, and mixed arrangements. Free. Visit class open to ages 6-11. This media work. Admission is free. Visit www.rockspringgardenclub.com for The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics features more than 60 events that chal- energetic and varied class includes www.marymount.edu/barrygallery or more. lenge the mind as well as the body. New games this year: jigsaw puzzle and warm-ups and combinations to email [email protected]. Author Event: Frank Miniter. 6-8 line-dancing. The games run through Sept. 28. The games will be hosted at more discover ways to bring character and Art Exhibit : Neuro Blooms. p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton – The than 25 venues, many of which are located in and around Fairfax and Arlington imagination to theatrical Through Oct. 19, gallery hours at Ambassador Room, Pentagon City, counties and the City of Alexandria. There will be no on-site registration for com- performance. $105. Visit Universalist Church of Arlington, 1250 S. Hayes St. Frank Miniter: petitors. Spectators are welcome at all events and admission is free. For event www.janefranklin.com/classes or call 4444 Arlington Blvd. Neuro Blooms author of The Ultimate Man’s details, go to www.nvso.us, call 703-228-4721 or email [email protected]. 703-933-1111. is a project by Leslie Holt that Survival Guide to the Workplace, a colorful guide to surviving the includes mixed media art and Page Books, 2200 North www.onemorepagebooks.com for SEPT. 21-DEC. 22 community events intended to spark modern office. The author series is Westmoreland St. One More Page more. curiosity and conversations about the complimentary to the public and will host a Young Adult author panel Art Exhibit: Borrowed from Dust. causes and stigmatizing myths of gives attendees the opportunity to featuring Laura E. Weymouth, Lauren Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. (or mental illness. Images are based on meet and purchase the authors book, Spieller, and Anna Bright. The FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 20-22 by appointment) at Arlington Arts brain PET scans of people along with a cash bar. RSVP at Beholder, a debut novel by One More Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington experiencing different mental health tinyurl.com/y5n8hb6v. Page’s own Bright, is a Summer 2019 Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.; Arts Center presents Borrowed from conditions. Visit www.uucava.org or YA Author Panel. 7 p.m. at One More Kids Indie Next List pick. Visit Saturday, 8 p.m. (ASL interpreted); Dust, a solo exhibition of new work Sunday, 3 p.m. at the Thomas by AAC resident artist Marissa Long. Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. This exhibition is Long’s first solo Old Glebe Road. The Arlington show in AAC’s Wyatt Resident Artists Arlene Burstrom celebrates her 80th Players’ present Disney’s Beauty and Gallery. Borrowed from Dust is a birthday Saturday, Sept. 14 with family, the Beast. This nine-time Tony- meditation on memory, loss, and friends and neighbors including three nominated musical tells the tale of impermanence. An opening reception Belle, a girl from a provincial town, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, daughters (from left) Charlene Brubaker, and the Beast, a young prince under 6-9 p.m. Visit Michele Spear and Amy Kaetzel and two of the spell of an enchantress. If the www.arlingtonartscenter.org or call her grandchildren, Connor and Sydney. Beast can learn to love and be loved, 703-248-6800. the curse will end and he will be Regional Biennial: Assembly 2019. Both generations attended Jamestown transformed into his former self. But Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. (or Elementary, Williamsburg Middle School time is running out. Can the two by appointment) at Arlington Arts and Yorktown High School. “What a bless- learn to love each other in time? $15- Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington $25. Visit Arts Center is pleased to announce ing,” she says. Burstrom remembers www.thearlingtonplayers.org. Assembly 2019, AAC’s inaugural getting ready for her wedding to Sheldon regional biennial. This new exhibition program will explore “Burt” Burstrom and welcoming her SATURDAY/SEPT. 21 current material and conceptual grandmothers at her apartment near The Edible Oasis: Permaculture trends among artists in the region, Pershing and Route 50 in November 1961. Ideas for Small Urban Yards. 10 and will feature work by young and She moved to her current residence, a.m.-noon at Fairlington Community emerging artists alongside new work Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Learn to by artists with longstanding formerly the original Walker Chapel grow vegetables, fruits, nuts, and connections to the Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Church, in 1964. After herbs to produce food now and for region and its art scenes. An opening returning from a birthday trip to Quebec, many years to come – while reducing reception is scheduled for Saturday, annual labor and investment. Basic Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m. Visit Burstrom will get back to her regular permaculture concepts and designs www.arlingtonartscenter.org or call schedule at Sitapet where she has worked will transform a small urban yard – 703-248-6800. for over 30 years. or a tiny slice of it – into a mini-food forest. Free. Advance registration requested at mgnv.org. Questions? 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From Page 10 Sunday/Sept. 22 Art Exhibit: Author Event: Libby Mcnamee. 2-4 p.m. at Ball-Sellers House, 5620 3rd Lumistory St. South. Libby McNamee wrote a Melanie Kehoss’ cut paper historical novel about young light boxes explore the origins Susanna’s ride to save Lafayette from of cultural phenomena, from the British, “Susanna’s Midnight cuisine, to mourning, to social Ride.” What better place to learn about the heroism of a young girl in media. This solo show will in- the Revolutionary War than the clude the public debut of five oldest house in Arlington? Bring the works, an installation about family and a blanket or lawn chairs. the history of sugar, and more. Sweet colonial-era treats and The exhibit runs through Oct. beverages. Books available for 26, Wednesday-Sunday, noon- purchase. Call 703-942-9247 or visit 5 p.m. at Fred Schnider Gallery arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org/events/ of Art, 888 N Quincy St. #102. author-event-libby-mcnamee-author- Free. Visit of-susannas-midnight-ride-the-girl- www.fredschnidergalleryofart.com who-won-the-revolutionary-war/. or call 703-841-9404. Book and Memorabilia Sale. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Experience the Second Annual Civil War Book & “A Brief History Memorabilia Sale featuring authors, of Tea”, a artifacts, books and memorabilia papercut items. Admission $5 per person. Contact Frank Stringfellow Camp lightbox by Commander Bud Mayo at Melanie [email protected] or 703-389-1505 Kehoss, will be for vendor information. on display at Fred Schnider MONDAY/SEPT. 23 Gallery of Art. Author Event: Kit Chapman. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St. Award-winning science journalist and broadcaster Kit Chapman shares from his new book, Superheavy: Making and Breaking www.onemorepagebooks.com for the fun. Race takes place Saturday, the Periodic Table, an in-depth look more. Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m. at Bluemont Park, at how elements are discovered, why 329 N. Manchester St. $35/5K they matter and where they will take runners; $30/5K under 17; $20 us. Visit THURSDAY/SEPT. 26 walkers; kids www.onemorepagebooks.com for Early Registration Deadline: 5K/ teams/family rates available. Email more. One-Mile Fundraiser. Book It For [email protected] or visit Landscaping Techniques and Books 5K/One-Mile Run, sponsored www.rifnova.org. Native Plants for Wet Sites. 7- by Reading is Fundamental of 8:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1644 Northern Virginia, will raise funds to N. McKinley Road. Learn about provide books for deserving NOVA FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 27-29 landscaping techniques, appropriate children. Open to serious and fun Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. native plants, and local resources to runners and walkers, families, school Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 help address the effects of soggy teams, children in strollers, etc. Wear p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson conditions in a yard. This event is a literary character costume to add to Community Theatre, 125 S. Old offered by Extension Master Glebe Road. The Arlington Players’ Gardeners. Free. Advance registration present Disney’s Beauty and the requested at mgnv.org. Questions? Beast. This nine-time Tony- Telephone 703-228-6414 or email nominated musical tells the tale of [email protected]. Belle, a girl from a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince under TUESDAY/SEPT. 24 the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, Crafts Night. 6:30 p.m. at One More the curse will end and he will be Page Books, 2200 North transformed into his former self. But Westmoreland St. Join One More time is running out. Can the two Page for Crafts Night. Get that learn to love each other in time? $15- creative thought process going or $25. Visit bring a project already in progress. www.thearlingtonplayers.org. This is a casual event with space and good company while working on a masterpiece or trying something new. SATURDAY/SEPT. 28 Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com Fall Native Plant Sale. 1-4 p.m. at for more. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Selection of SEPT. 24-NOV. 3 plants for purchase are accustomed to local climate and wildlife. On Stage: Escaped Alone. At Gorgeous natives for sun to shade, Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell and even deer-resistant plants. See Ave. Four charming women sit in an the order form for more information. English garden enjoying afternoon Pre-order favorite plants today. tea – with a side of terrors, large and Author Event: Preorders accepted through 4 p.m. on small. Escaped Alone is a play many Wednesday, Sept. 18. On the Day of will want to talk about after they Libby Mcnamee the sale, there will be a wider have seen it, and a lovely cup of tea selection at Long Branch Nature is just the ticket to warm up a good Libby McNamee wrote a historical novel about young Susanna’s ride to Center. Call 703-228-6535 or visit conversation outside the ARK Theatre [email protected]. after each performance. See save Lafayette from the British, performance dates, specialty shows “Susanna’s Midnight Ride.” What better and extras at www.sigtheatre.org. place to learn about the heroism of a WEDNESDAY/OCT. 2 young girl in the Revolutionary War Author Event: Dean Reuter. 6-8 WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 25 than the oldest house in Arlington? p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton – The Bring the family and a blanket or lawn Ambassador Room, Pentagon City, Author Event: Jamie Mason. 7 p.m. chairs. Sweet colonial-era treats and 1250 S. Hayes St. Dean Reuter is co- at One More Page Books, 2200 North beverages. Books available for purchase. author of The Hidden Nazi: The Westmoreland St. Jamie Mason Sunday, Sept. 22, 2-4 p.m. at Ball-Sell- Untold Story of America’s Deal with shares from her latest thriller, The ers House, 5620 3rd St. South. Call the Devil. A true story about General Hidden 703-942-9247 or visit Hans Kammler, who was responsible Things, a hair-raising, atmospheric for the construction of Hitler’s slave thriller inspired by the real-life arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org/events/ unsolved theft of a 17th-century author-event-libby-mcnamee-author-of- painting. Visit susannas-midnight-ride-the-girl-who-won-the-revolutionary-war/ See Calendar, Page 12 . www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2019 ❖ 11 Entertainment
The First Morning of Winter Vacation, acrylic, 2019, by Barry Keith. Solo Painting Exhibition Draftsman 2019 is the solo painting exhibition for the month of September of Arlington Artists Alliance member and T.C. Williams graduate Barry Barnett Keith. The exhibit runs Sept. 6-30, gallery hours at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive, Suite 2120-A. Free. Visit galleryunderground.org or call 571-483-0652.
From Page 11 Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m. at Bluemont Park, S. Arlington Ridge Road. The two- Food Truck Thursdays. 11 a.m.-2 month 2-5 p.m. at Long Branch 329 N. Manchester St. Register by story brick structure was built in p.m. at 1900 Crystal Drive and 201 Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs labor sites and concentration camps. The Sept. 26 to guarantee shirt. $35/5K 1891 as the Hume School, named for 12th St. Actual truck schedules are Road; call 703-228-6535 or visit author series is complimentary to the runners; $30/5K under 17; $20 Frank Hume who gave some of the subject to change so be sure to follow registration.arlingtonva.us. Free, no public and gives attendees the walkers; kids/teams/family rates property for the school. It is the your favorites. Visit registration required. opportunity to meet and purchase the available. Email oldest school building in Arlington www.crystalcity.org for more. Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sunday authors book, along with a cash bar. [email protected] or visit County. Now a museum, it houses Healthy Lifestyle Runs. Saturdays, 9 every month at Galaxy Hut, 2711 RSVP at tinyurl.com/y5fwffc7. www.rifnova.org. permanent and temporary local a.m. at Roosevelt Island, George Wilson Blvd. Visit history exhibits ranging from pre- Washington Memorial Parkway. www.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525- 1607 to Sept. 11, 2001. Visit American Cancer Society partners 8646. SATURDAY/OCT. 5 TUESDAY/OCT. 15 arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. with parkrun USA to promote fitness Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday at Arlington Fun Ride. 8 a.m.-noon at Spirit of Community Luncheon. Civil War Artifact Display. in the fight against cancer. Free. Visit Whitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Phoenix Bikes, 909 S. Dinwiddie St. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 www.parkrun.us/rooseveltislanddc/ Blvd. Prizes for first place. Free. Visit This scenic, family-friendly bike ride Renaissance Arlington Capital View p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith Park Visitor for more. www.whitlows.com or call 703-276- explores paved, multi-use trails that Hotel, 2800 S. Potomac Ave. Honoree Center, 2411 24th St. N. The New Friday Night Live. 8 p.m. Fridays at 9693. make up the “Arlington Loop” with Dr. Taylor was raised in the Green Fort C.F. Smith Park Visitor Center the Church at Clarendon, 1210 N. Storytime. Wednesdays and Fridays, rest stops in Bluemont Park, Ballston, Valley community (formerly Nauck) features displays about Union Highland St., Suite A. Local 10:30-11 a.m. at Kinder Haus Toys, Rosslyn and Crystal City. Riders may and was active in the civic life of the soldiers and the Defenses of musicians perform. Free. Visit 1220 N. Fillmore St. Storytime with choose 4-, 8-, 12- or 16- mile community. Taylor retired from Washington between 1861 and 1865. 1bc.org for more. Ms. Laura. Call 703-527-5929. distances. There will also be a 3-mile University of the District of Columbia Artifacts from archaeological studies Arlington’s Historical Museum Lego Club. Monthly on the first children’s ride, suitable for riders after 31 years of service and is a from Forts Ethan Allen and C.F. Open on First Wednesdays. The Wednesday. 4-5 p.m. Glencarlyn ages 10 and under. All rides begin former president of the Arlington Smith are on display. Kids can try on Arlington Historical Museum is open Branch Library, 300 S. Kensington St. and end at the Arlington Mill Branch of NAACP and the Nauck replica Civil War uniforms and learn to the public on the first Wednesday The library provides tubs of legos and Community Center plaza beside (now Green Valley) Civic Association. about camp life. Visit of every month from 12:30-3:30 p.m. a special challenge and after the Phoenix Bikes. $15. Register at $75 through Sept. 20; $90 at parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/fort- The museum consists of exhibits program the creations are displayed bit.ly/arlfunride19. www.arlcf.org. cf-smith-park/. chronicling Arlington County’s for everyone to see. No registration 3rd annual DC-Metro Modern Arlington Farmer’s Market. Every history from Native American required. Call 703-228-6548 for Home Tour. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in areas Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon at the corner settlements up to the present day. more. including Arlington, Fairfax, and SATURDAY/OCT. 19 of N. 14th Street and N. Courthouse The museum will continue to be open Crystal City Sparket. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Great Falls. The DC-Metro Modern Mozart Celebration. 7:30-10 p.m. at Road. A weekly celebration of local on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 on Wednesdays at 1900 Crystal Home Tour, a self-guided event, Gunston Arts Center - Theatre 1, food including fresh produce, meats, p.m. Drive. Sparket — A Creative Market provides a day of local sight-seeing 2700 S Lang St. Presenting favorite dairy, cheese, baked goods, free Admission is free. The museum is is an extension of DC’s Eastern and open-house-style visits for lovers orchestral works by Wolfgang range eggs, specialty items, cut located in the former 1891 Hume Market with arts, crafts, and of architecture, design, real estate, Amadeus Mozart scaled down and flowers, plants and herbs. Email School building at 1805 S. Arlington handmade goods. Free to attend. and anyone on the hunt for ideas and “re-imagined” in an intimate version [email protected] or call 917-733- Ridge Road. Visit Visit www.crystalcity.org. inspiration. $20-$50. Visit for a quintet, featuring the Overture 6402. arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Art for Life. Third Thursday of each www.dcmetromodernhometour.com to Marriage of Figaro, Piano Concerto FRESHFARM Market. 3-7 p.m. on Open Mic Comedy. Wednesdays 8-10 month. The Hyatt Regency Crystal for tickets. No.23 (with piano virtuoso Carlos Tuesdays at 1900 Crystal Drive. Shop p.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 Wilson City’s “Art for Life” Partnership with Cesar Rodriguez), and the great from local farmers and producers Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Age 21 National Kidney Foundation brings a Symphony No. 40 in G Minor. $36 with seasonal fruits and vegetables, and up only. Free show, $25 cash new artist each month to The Hyatt SATURDAY/OCT. 12 for adults, $18 for students Visit fresh-cut flowers, container plants prize for best joke. Call 703-248- for a reception. Free. Visit 5K/One-Mile Fundraiser. Book It For www.nationalchamberensemble.org and herbs, farm-raised eggs, all- 9888 or Visit www.RiRa.com/ www.torpedofactory.org. Books 5K/One-Mile Run, sponsored for more. natural meats, artisan baked goods, Arlington for more. Brunch at Freddie’s. Third Saturday by Reading is Fundamental of and specialty foods. Visit Invasive Plants Removal. Work of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Northern Virginia, will raise funds to www.crystalcity.org for more. parties are held every month to keep Freddie’s Beach Bar, 555 23rd St. provide books for deserving NOVA MORE ONGOING Mobile Bike Repair. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on the parks free of destructive invasive The Arlington Gay and Lesbian children. Arlington Historical Museum. Thursdays at 1900 Crystal Drive. plants. Alliance gathers for an all-you-can- Open to serious and fun runners and Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Drop off your bike on Thursday Teens, adults and families welcome. eat breakfast buffet ($9.99). All are walkers, families, school teams, Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. morning and have it tuned up and Every second Sunday of the month 2- welcome. children in strollers, etc. Wear a Arlington Historical Museum, owned ready to ride before heading home. 4:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature No reservation is required. Visit literary character costume to add to and operated by the Arlington Email [email protected], or phone Center, 3608 Military Road; call 703- www.facebook.com/events/ the fun. Race takes place Saturday, Historical Society, is located at 1805 855-VELO-FIX for more. 228-3403. Every third Sunday of the 700174390103305.
12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Learn About Adver sing Arlington County Board Meeting in the Connec on Preview for Saturday, Sept. 21 and Digital Op ons! pdating the Community Energy Plan: If approved, the redevelopment would replace the Adver sing in the Connec on UThe Board will hold a public hearing and commercial buildings and surface parking lot on the consider approving a sweeping update to the 1.8-acre site with a new six-story structure offering and upcoming special sec ons: Community Energy Plan (CEP), the first since its 250 apartments above about 22,500 square feet of adoption in 2013. A cornerstone of Arlington’s cli- ground-floor retail and a two-level underground connectionnewspapers.com/advertisingconnectionnewspapers.com/advertising mate action efforts, the CEP is the County’s highest- parking garage. This is a Form Based Code project level policy guide for transforming energy genera- which requires modifications to Form Based Code tion, distribution, use and storage in the community. requirements and a Use Permit. The proposed rede- or call 703.778.9431 The draft plan update includes a target of becom- velopment includes an interior courtyard and ing carbon neutral by 2050; 100 percent renewable streetscape improvements along South Glebe Road electricity for County Government operations by and Columbia Pike. To read the staff report, scroll to 2025 and for the community by 2035; including en- Item No. 60 on the agenda. ergy equity as one standard for Community Energy Improving Benjamin Banneker Park: The Plan implementation initiatives. If adopted, the up- Board will consider approving the award of a $2.6 dated plan would keep Arlington among the nation’s million contract to McDonnell Landscape, Inc., to leaders in adapting to and mitigating climate change. improve Benjamin Banneker Park, 1680 N. Sycamore To read the staff report, and the draft Community Street. The proposed improvements emerged through Energy Plan, scroll to Item No. 61 on the agenda. a lengthy public planning process for the 12.5-acre Redeveloping the Westmont Shopping Cen- park. They include replacing the parking lot; picnic ter: The Board will hold a public hearing and con- area; athletic field; playground; Four Mile Run Trail, sider approving a plan to redevelop the single-story W&OD Trail; walkways; landscaping; signage, fur- Westmont Shopping center at 3233-3263 Columbia nishings; stormwater management and renovating Pike, on the northeast corner of its intersection with the dog park. To read the staff report, scroll to Item South Glebe Road. No. 37 on the agenda. Pedestrian Crash on Little Falls Road Now Fatal he Arlington County Police Department’s pronounced deceased on Sept. 10.The preliminary TCritical Accident Team (CAT) continues to investigation indicates that the victim was crossing investigate a now fatal pedestrian crash that Little Falls Road in the crosswalk, when she was hit occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the intersection by the oncoming vehicle, which was travelling west- of Little Falls Road and North Ohio Street.At approxi- bound on Little Falls Road. The driver of the striking mately 8:17 p.m., police responded to the area for vehicle remained on scene. The investigation into the report of crash with injury involving a pedes- this crash remains ongoing and no charges have been trian. Officers and medics arrived on scene and lo- sought at this time.Anyone who may have witnessed cated the female victim suffering from serious inju- this crash or has additional information regarding ries and immediately began to render aid.The pe- this investigation is asked to contact Detective B. destrian, a 55 year old woman from Arlington, Va., Ames at [email protected] or 703-228-7303. In- was transported to an area hospital in critical condi- formation may also be reported anonymously to Ar- tion. She later succumbed to her injuries and was lington County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Arlington Bicyclists From Page 7
ridor of Light” will also be incorporated, with prominent elements at each of the four corners of the North Lynn Street bridge over I-66. The art project is described as “a syn- thesis of public sculpture and lighting infra- structure, embraces and defines Rosslyn’s ur- banity. Illuminated sculptures of different scales appear at significant junctures along the corridor to create a series of inked points from Key Bridge to Meade Street Bridge,” the county website said.
Urban Identity Arlington County puts it in terms of “urban identity.” In an area where new development is planned, and older structures are taken down, Photo courtesy of the Virginia the Corridor of Light is intended to provide a Department of Transportation distinctive identity and a positive experience This map shows where the project is being built, on its streets where public and private inter- which is a tight area due to the space con- ests meet in the face of this rapid growth, the straints. county said. Ardent Company, LLC of McLean is the contractor ing funds. VDOT is managing construction of the for the $9.3 million project, which is financed with project for Arlington County, and there are overnight state and county funding including Revenue Shar- lane closures associated with the construction. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2019 ❖ 13 Bulletin Board
From Page 9 transplant best practices from New residents of Arlington County and the York City and European cities to City of Falls Church. In consideration workers can adapt to transitions in both grow a sustainable, just and secure of the effect financial obstacles have work and life. Includes free food system in Arlington. RSVP at on a pet owner’s ability to afford pet workshops, author talks and a job www.eventbrite.com/e/fouas-urban- care, the AWLA Pet Food Bank fair. Visit library.arlingtonva.us/ac- ag-month-kickoff-event-social-hour- program’s goal is to keep family pets works for more. tickets-65494129705. out of shelters. If you are an Arlington County or City of Falls MONDAY/SEPT. 23 Church resident and are in need of MONDAY/OCT. 7 assistance in feeding your pet, follow Open Door Mondays. 7-9 p.m. at Community Conversation. 7-9 p.m. this link and fill out a pre-registration Aurora Hills Branch Library, 735 at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four form. Visit goo.gl/forms/ South 18th St. Drop in to chat Mile Run Drive. On June 18, 2019, s2FuFdaYWdZm4tPw2. informally, one-on-one, with an the Arlington County Board Arlington County Board Member on unanimously adopted Enriching any topic. No reservation is needed. Lives: Arlington Arts and Culture GET MORE WITH SNAP Visit countyboard.arlingtonva.us/ Strategy, which highlights a vision Arlington and Alexandria open-door-mondays. for the arts in Arlington County, a set Farmers’ Markets accept SNAP/ of guiding values, and five goals. The EBT (Supplemental Nutrition MONDAY/SEPT. 24 Arlington Arts Commission wants to Assistance Program) cards for Placement Exams for ESL Classes. engage Arlington’s arts and culture purchases. SNAP/EBT customers can purchase farm fresh produce at local 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. at Syphax Education community in a conversation on area farmers’ markets and get Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. priorities. Light refreshments will be matching bonus tokens to add to #106, Arlington. English as a Second served. Visit their purchases. Virginia Cooperative Language for Adults, Arlington Public commissions.arlingtonva.us/ will be on-site at several local Schools’ REEP Program is giving commission-arts/ for more. farmers’ markets of Alexandria and placement exams for the Oct. 1-Dec. Arlington to provide more 21 session. Classes to be held at SATURDAY/OCT. 26 information on SNAP and offer food Syphax Education Center. Afternoon Free Native Tree Pickup. tastings, prizes and more at the and evening classes available. Tuition 8 a.m.-3 Arlington Farmers’ Market, N. 14th is $285 or $200 for people who live p.m. at Tucker Field – Barcroft Park and Courthouse Road (second or work in Arlington; $470 or $350 Parking Lot, 4200 S. Four Mile Run Saturday of the month) and for people who do not. Exams are Drive. The Arlington County Columbia Pike Farmers’ Market, 2820 free. call 703-228-4200 or visit Department of Parks and Recreation Columbia Pike (third Sunday of the www.apsva.us/reep. is providing 400 young native trees to Arlington residents as part of the month). mission to expand and enhance THURSDAY/SEPT. 26 Arlington’s urban tree canopy. Tree ONGOING All About Hearing Aids. 11 a.m.- Stewards who work to protect, Operation Fire Safe. noon at Westover Library, 1644 N. preserve and enhance the urban tree Through Oct. 5, McKinley Road. Are you or a loved canopy will be on site to help select a 2019, Arlington County firefighters one considering the purchase of tree, answer questions and share tips will be going door to door offering hearing aids? Join Bonnie O’Leary about caring for the tree. Free. One home safety checks to include from the Northern Virginia Resource tree per household. Visit inspecting smoke and carbon Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing environment.arlingtonva.us/register- monoxide (CO) alarms and giving Persons (NVRC) at Westover Library for-your-free-tree/ to register. relevant fire safety tips. For homes to learn about hearing aids from the not protected by smoke alarms, firefighters will install working consumer/wearer’s perspective. Free. TUESDAY/OCT. 29 Call 703-228-6327 or visit smoke alarms free of charge. Visit Free Native Tree Pickup. 5-7 p.m. at arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/ www.arlingtonva.us for more. Reed-Westover Parking Lot, 1644 N Online Salary Negotiation 5467115. McKinley Road. The Arlington Workshop. AAUW (American County Department of Parks and Association of University Women) SATURDAY/SEPT. 28 Recreation is providing 400 young Work Smart is free online for anyone native trees to Arlington residents as Arlington Kids’ Stuff Sale. 8 a.m.- looking to learn how to negotiate a part of the mission to expand and noon at St. Andrew’s Episcopal salary increase or promotion. Why is enhance Arlington’s urban tree Church, 4000 North Lorcom Lane. negotiation so important? AAUW’s canopy. Tree Stewards who work to The sale features gently used items research on the gender pay gap protect, preserve and enhance the from 100 consignors including shows that, one year out of college, urban tree canopy will be on site to clothes, toys, books, videos, games, women are already paid significantly help select a tree, answer questions puzzles and more for kids for birth to less than men. Visit salary.aauw.org. and share tips about caring for the Create a Wildlife Sanctuary. teen. There’s plenty for parents as The tree. Free. One tree per household. well: maternity clothes, baby gear, Audubon at Home Wildlife Sanctuary Visit environment.arlingtonva.us/ strollers, bottles, safety items and certification program assists register-for-your-free-tree/ to more. Due to stairs and tight spaces, homeowners in restoring their register. strollers are not allowed at the sale. home’s natural habitat by providing Cash or check only. Visit information on sustainable gardening practices. These practices include www.facebook.com/Kids-Stuff-Sale- DONATIONS 366296948630/ for more. using native plants, removing The Arlington Food Assistance invasive species, reducing use of Center seeks local gardeners and pesticides and fertilizers, and WEDNESDAY/OCT. 2 farmers willing to grow and donate creating space for native flora and Arlington County Board Candidate fresh produce to the AFAC food fauna. Visit audubonva.org/audubon- pantry for local families in need as Forum. 7 p.m. meet and great; 7:30 at-home-1/ for more. part of the Plot Against Hunger Naloxone (Narcan) p.m., dinner; 8 p.m., program begins can save the life program. Each week, approximately at Marymount University - Phelan of someone who is overdosing, if 2,400 client families visit AFAC to Hall, 2807 N. Glebe Road. The given in time. Anyone who assists a pick up supplemental groceries and Arlington Committee of 100 hosts a person in need is protected from fresh fruits and vegetables are in high candidate forum for November’s liability by the Good Samaritan Law. demand. AFAC will provide free County Board Member election. Hear Naloxone (Narcan) is available vegetable seeds to those who pledge from candidates (in alphabetical without a prescription for a fee at all to donate produce from community order): Audrey Clement, Katie pharmacies. Obtain it for free by or personal gardens. Visit https:// Cristol, Christian Dorsey, and Arron attending a REVIVE! training. afac.org/plot-against-hunger or O’Dell. Visit arlc100.org to become a Contact Emily Siqveland at 703-228- contact [email protected] or 703- member, renew a membership, and 0913 or [email protected] 845-8486. Seeds are available now at more. or visit health.arlingtonva.us/opioid- AFAC, 2708 S. Nelson St., during awareness/ for available training regular business hours: Monday- sessions. The Chris Atwood THURSDAY/OCT. 3 Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Foundation also offers training to the Accelerating Urban Agriculture in Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Produce public. Visit can also be donated at AFAC at the Arlington. 5:30-8 p.m. Barley Mac, www.chrisatwoodfoundation.org/ hours listed above or at: 1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 100. Join naloxone for details. Monthly Memory Café. Arlington Friends of Urban * Arlington Courthouse Farmer’s Market, 1-3 p.m. at Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon (look for the Agriculture for a kickoff of October 7910 Andrus Road, Suite 6, AFAC cooler near the Master Urban Agriculture Month at Barley Alexandria. The Memory Café, a Gardener information table). Mac in Rosslyn. Enjoy refreshments social gathering for individuals living and learn how to accelerate urban * Rock Springs UCC Church, 5010 Little with memory loss and their families, Falls Road, Sundays 9 a.m.-noon agriculture initiatives in Arlington. will be held on the first Friday of only. (Look for the donation bin on Special guest speaker Wythe every month. Registration is free and the Rock Spring Drive side of the Marschall, a national expert in highly recommended to reserve church). vertical and indoor farming, will lead spots, which are open on a first come Pet Food Bank. AWLA is establishing a a discussion on how we can first served basis. 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