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Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Public Schools. Photo by Fallon Forbush/The Connection The rendering shows that there are three opportunities for businesses to Greg Miller, McLean High School director of student activities, testified advertise on the new scoreboard at McLean High School. Interested in support of funding new scoreboards before the Fairfax County Public businesses can contact Greg Miller, the high school’s director of student School Board in Falls Church on Thursday, Jan. 26. activities, by emailing [email protected]. McLean High Gets Funding for New $100K Scoreboard

By Fallon Forbush tivities, said of the scoreboards back in dium Field would be named the “The F.H. input on the naming policy that underpins The Connection January. “Truthfully, I hold my breath ev- Furr Sportsplex at Basil Harless Memorial the proposal as the board continues its dis- ery Friday night football game hoping the Stadium,” during the 10-year period with cussion on this policy.” cLean High School will be scoreboard will function for four full quar- the name displayed on the scoreboard. The new scoreboard is unrelated to the getting a new scoreboard ters.” However, in January, the FCPS Board re- FH Furr proposal. Mfor its Stadium Field later The high school has been trying to replace moved the vote on the agreement from its “The proposed agreement with FH Furr this month. its scoreboards, which were installed in regular meeting agenda three hours before did not come before the school board for To fund the new $100,000 display, the 1989, for some time, and thought it had a the meeting and recommended that the final action,” Torre said in an email. McLean High School Athletic Boosters con- workable plan back in January. administration work to negotiate, execute Miller was unable to comment on the new tributed $30,000, while Fairfax County Pub- The boosters secured a commitment from and administer and accept the deal. deal and the boosters club did not answer lic Schools covered the rest of the cost, ac- Manassas-based F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heat- “Postponing the item will allow the board inquiries from the Connection. cording to John Torre, a spokesperson for ing & Air Conditioning, Inc. to make a total members to have further discussion about “The school is currently looking to secure FCPS. contribution of $250,000 over 10 years to the policy going forward,” Sandy Evans, three businesses that will advertise on three “They are outdated and rundown,” Greg McLean High School. In return, the school chairperson of the FCPS, said during the available ‘sponsor panels’ on the Miller, the school’s director of student ac- would get a new scoreboard and the Sta- January meeting. “We welcome additional scoreboard,” Torre said. Shepherd’s Center – Serving the Needs of Local Seniors Volunteering opportunities available in McLean-Arlington-Falls Church area.

n the McLean-Arlington-Falls Church Stew Lingley, who spent his career in Icommunities there are hundreds of the U.S. Navy, says he has “always older adults who no longer drive and wanted to serve.” Since his retirement therefore find it difficult to go see their he has volunteered for a number of or- doctors, do grocery shopping and get to ganizations. When a friend asked if he other appointments. Fortunately, there’s would be interested in driving for the the Shepherd’s Center, part of a nation- Shepherd’s Center, Lingley said, “It was wide network, which provides free trans- an easy decision. I understood the need. portation to adults over 50 who are no Executive Director Ed Photos contributed Volunteer driver Stew Both my mother and aunt who lived into longer able to drive. This year they will Schrock Rider Liz McRaney Lingley their 90s lost their ability to drive.” provide more than 3,000 rides ranging He hopes that when he needs it, these from eight to 20 on any given day. In started volunteering for the Shepherd’s Cen- One of the first people to use this services will be there for him. He says, “I addition to providing rides, some volun- ter in 2006 and ran it on his own for six years. Shepherd’s Center is 75-year old Liz do this work because I can and, I’m pay- teers do in-home visits because many cli- Since then he has enlisted support from more McRaney. She says she tried public trans- ing it forward.” ents are lonely and no longer have a fam- than 100 congregations as well as businesses, portation, but service was spotty. Now the With nearly 250 clients needing rides ily or many friends. individuals, and community organizations. Shepherd’s Center takes her where she and other services and just 110 drivers, The organization’s executive director, He also set up a “ride scheduler” program needs to go. “They’re very caring and com- there is a need for more volunteers. Any- Ed Schrock, a former U.S. Congressman, that efficiently links drivers with riders. He passionate,” she says. “They’re my friends one interested in volunteering can call state Senator, and 24-year Navy veteran, points out “it is personal relationships that — I even went out to lunch with a new 703-506-2199 or go to the website at says, “nothing worthwhile is easy.” He make Shepherd’s Center special.” driver and that really made my day.” www.scmafc.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 ❖ 3 Opinion McLean

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Photo by Rex Reed/Amberlea Photo From left: Marianne Polito, Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce; Lori Larson, co- founder of Eden Homes Group; Erin Rayner, Director of Community Outreach, Office of U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10); Jane Edmondson, Chief of Staff, Office of Supervisor John Foust; Supervisor John Foust; Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34); Paul Kohlenberger, President, Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce; and Lisa Max, co-founder of Eden Homes Group. Eden Homes Group Opens New McLean Residence On July 31, Eden Homes Group celebrated the gramming available for their residents. This aspect completion of its third assisted living residence in was highlighted with artwork from current residents McLean with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and recep- displayed throughout the house. tion. The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce “We are proud to be a part of the McLean commu- partnered with Eden Homes Group for the event. nity. One of our missions is to be a resource for fami- In attendance were Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) lies as their loved ones age. This beautiful new home and Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), both of includes spaces that can be utilized by the greater whom noted their pleasure at the prospect of greater public; we look forward to strengthening our part- housing options for older adults. The newest assisted nerships throughout Fairfax county,” said Irene Joy, living home, at 8341 Lewinsville Road, sits adjacent Vice President of Marketing. Eden Homes Group to two currently operational homes that were de- takes pride in its therapeutic approach to caring for signed and built by Eden Homes Group in 2014. As their residents with full-time Registered Nurses on part of the Eden Homes Group model, the newest staff, and recreational and music therapists as part home features eight bedrooms with private en-suite of their engagement department. For over a decade, bathrooms, several common spaces including a liv- Eden Homes Group has successfully operated groups ing room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen and residences in Bethesda and Potomac, Maryland in family room. addition to their McLean homes. Limited availabil- An additional amenity new to Eden Homes’ de- ity in the newest home opening in September. For sign is an art studio and library/game room. Both more information, call 301-299-2637 or visit rooms were built to enhance the engagement pro- www.edenhomesgroup.com.e

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hesterbrook Woods residents celebrated Labor Day with the third annual “Stands Cin the ’Hood” where neighbors sold bev- erages, baked goods, crafts and other items. This year, the stands generated more than $1,200 for hurricane relief and other charities. Neil Ende, who helped organize this year’s event said, “My wife and I set up this event as a way to create a market for neighborhood entrepreneurs, while also encouraging neighbors to connect with each other. We’re pleased that Chesterbrook Woods residents have embraced the concept, are getting out to meet each other, and are so generous in their support of these stands.” The event was held on Monday, Sept. 4, from 10-1 p.m. Residents were seen walking around the neigh- Photo by Elizabeth Ende borhood which comprises 525 houses in McLean just Caroline Howley’s Baked stand. off Chesterbrook Road. Chesterbrook Woods Citizen’s Association President Larry Allen said, “Chesterbrook Caroline Howley baked a variety of allergy-free Woods really came together to help people in Texas desserts for her ‘Baked’ stand. She liked the idea of recover from hurricane Harvey. The positive impact participating in a neighborhood sale and said, “This of community to community outreach like this is hard was my first time and I really enjoyed it. We got to to overestimate.” meet neighbors we had never met before. We raised In a time where people live busy lives, the event $165 for MuttNation Foundation all through baked was a good way for neighbors to get outside and goods! I like to bake because I have lots of allergies catch up with people they know as well as meet and the allergy friendly items in the store are not new residents. the best, but I really like my baked goods.”

Coin Drive Raises $3,000 for Hurricane Relief Churchill Road Elementary School sponsored a coin drive to help those impacted by Hurri- cane Harvey. A special thank you

Photo by Kathryn Thoreson is extended to the many parent volunteers who coordinated the relief effort and ensured that students were stationed in key locations around the school dur- ing morning arrival to collect donations. Some of the students got a head start on the coin drive over the long Labor Day weekend. First grader Alexis Nied and Churchill Road students Audrey Herlands, Emily kindergartener Alexandra Closs Foley, Audrey and Peter Thoreson held a water drive held a bake sale to benefit the vic- to raise money for Hurricane Harvey victims. tims of Hurricane Harvey in Hous- ton and affected areas, and sold chocolate-chip cookies in front of McLean Hardware store. The girls and their parents appreciated McLean Hardware’s support of their bake sale. Another group of Churchill Road students, including

sixth graders Audrey Herlands and Photo by Kim Mor Peter Thoreson, and second grad- ers Emily Foley and Audrey Thoreson provided water in ex- change for donations to aid Hur- ricane Harvey victims. Thanks to the generosity of the

an Churchill Road community and the entrepreneurial spirit of Churchill Road students Dylan and Blake Davis some of the students, more than accept a Hurricane Harvey donation from fellow $3,000 was raised on behalf of student Sean Shuai, while Joseph Hoeymans thanks the Red Cross. Max Murray for his contribution (background).

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s a new school year got underway this A month, Sebla Tobin, a family therapist in or call 703.778.9431 Rockville, Md., noticed an uptick in the num- ber of her patients who are parents, expressing con- cern about the teachers their children had been as- signed. “So many parents are leery of new teachers or teachers who are young,” she said. “I encourage them Photo by Marilyn Campbell to give the teacher a chance before passing judgment A positive classroom helps welcome stu- and marching into the principal’s office to ask for a dents back to school is an important You’re Invited different teacher. Just because a teacher graduated factor in student learning, says Pamela from college last spring doesn’t mean that they won’t Garner, Ph.D. of George Mason University. effective. And a teacher who’s been in the classroom and that’s OK,” said Lewis. “Students want to do well for 20 years may be jaded and grumpy.” and be pushed, but pushed with support. Knowing Teacher effectiveness is a concern among parents that a teacher understands the student and their as the school year gets underway, says Tobin, and abilities sends a positive message that the teacher is she points to research which shows how teachers can on their side when it comes to learning.” affect student achievement. A 2011 study from A teacher who is able to demonstrate genuine con- Harvard and Columbia universities showed a link cern for students is necessary to create an effective between effective teachers and students who were learning environment, adds Lewis. “Parents often say more likely to attend college, have lower teenage ‘I want a teacher who knows their content,’ but I pregnancy rates and other positive outcomes. So always go back to ‘does the teacher care?’ If a teacher PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN what qualities constitute an effective teacher? doesn’t care, then they’re not going to be effective. Effective teachers are knowledgeable of the sub- An effective teacher motivates students to want to EDUCATIONAL EVENT. jects they are teaching, says Pamela Garner, Ph.D. learn.” professor of Childhood Studies at George Mason Uni- An ability to form a strong relationship with stu- Hear from an MS expert and versity. “Effective teachers are able to transfer that dents is another characteristic that Lewis believes is learn about an oral treatment knowledge to students who have different compre- important. “The more rapidly the teachers can get hension levels,” she said. to know the individual stu- option for relapsing MS. Creating a classroom envi- dents and things they enjoy ronment that is safe for stu- “An effective teacher like their hobbies, the sports dent learning is also impor- they like, the sooner that Date and Time: tant, adds Garner. “Overall, motivates students to teacher can see that students 09/28/2017 at 12:00 PM effective teachers work hard want to learn.” are real little people behind to create a positive classroom those names,” she said. “As a Speaker: — Jessica Lewis, Ed.D., climate which is character- teacher you have to put the Mark Landrio, MD ized by providing opportuni- Marymount University heart first and policy second. ties for student input in de- What factors are going on at Neurologic Associates cision making and support for individual differences,” home that can throw the student for a loop. If you she said. have a caring adult to say, ‘Hey do you want to talk Location: Setting high expectations for all students, but re- about it?’ that can make a big difference.” Malones of Manassas alizing that students have a variety of abilities, is an An effective teacher accepts students for and where 9329 Main Street important factor, believes Jessica Lewis, Ed.D., pro- they are, adds Lewis. “Students can learn more from fessor of education at Marymount University. “For a teacher when the teacher shows that they care,” Manassas, VA 20110 some students getting a C is like a medal of honor she said. Event Code: TR433457 (1415632)

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espite forecasts of post- Hurricane showers, Dthings rolled along in bright sun at the North- ern Virginia Senior Olympics bocce competition on Thursday, Sept. 14. Nineteen competitors in five age groups from 50-99 are signed up at Green Acres Senior Center in Fairfax. Competitors and onlookers sat at pic- nic tables munching donuts and drinking water to cool down as they waited for the competition to begin. Ninety-two-old Henry Coletto from Oakton, the oldest competitor, has no one in his age group for competition so he was paired with Sonny Caputo from Springfield in the 80-89 age group. Caputo says this is his first Senior Olympics although he is play- ing in the regular bocce league. Coletto’s regular league partner, Nicholas Garito of Fairfax, is also com- peting. “Henry and I had a tough year. Henry Coletto of Oakton throws out his first ball. We came from last place to third place,” Garito said, adding he got the bocce program started 10 years ago and convinced the Lions Club Charlie Perla, bocce ref, said, “Here we go mea- to build the court five years ago. suring again. Blue is closer and touching. No, no, no Coletto says he lived in Massachusetts for 82 years it’s red.” He adds, “Get out the dollar bill.” The test and then four of his children who live around here of touching is whether you can get a dollar bill be- “kidnapped me and brought me here.” He had driven tween the balls. “I can’t believe it: did they both get to the competition from Oakton. He said, “My chil- gold?” He measures again and the final result is Reid dren don’t believe I should drive too much anymore.” wins by one inch. Robena Reid of Lorton and Lynn Thompson of Herb Levitan of Arlington plays one of the later Fairfax started out with the women’s 55-59 competi- competitions. He says he is registered in 27 events tion. Reid says she is kind of a novice, and Thomp- this year but may not be able to do a couple of them son says this is her first tournament, and she has on Saturday since he is also organizing a table ten- practiced twice. Pink balls, blue balls, back and forth. nis match at the same time.

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ONGOING McLean Farmers Market, Fridays, through Nov. 17, 2017; 8 a.m. to noon, 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Master Gardener Plant Clinic on site to answer questions about plants in your landscape Free Tai Chi. Every Saturday, from 7:55-9 a.m., Introduction and Beginners’ Practice, meet on the outdoor basketball court located directly behind the Dolley Madison Public Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave. Road Rally in McLean Central Park, McLean. Call Friday, Oct. 13 is the first day of the British Car Tour for 703-759-9141 or visit www.FreeTaiChi.org. Military Kids. 9:30 a.m. A 750-mile maiden American tour Weekly Storytime. Wednesday and through the hills and autumn foliage of Maryland, West Saturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, Virginia and Virginia. Called the DC Area America’s Reli- 7851 L Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Themes and titles vary. Free ability Run, it’s a fundraiser for Our Military Kids, a admission. nonprofit in McLean. Visit www.ourmilitarykids.org or Fishing Rod Rentals 8700 Potomac call Judy McSpadden at 703-734-6654. Hills St., Great Falls. Rentals available during visitor center hours. Fishing tackle and live bait are ride for two. Donations from the Georgetown Pike, McLean. Live available for purchase. Reservations event will support local children entertainment, a petting zoo, crafts required for group rentals. $6/rental diagnosed with cancer and their and games. All activities are free, (2 hour max). Valid driver’s license families through Growing Hope, a except for the cost of purchasing required. Rod/reel combinations are local non profit organization and pumpkins for crafts activities and perfect for beginners and children. A Johns Hopkins Childhood Cancer food concessions. Visit Virginia or Maryland freshwater Research Center. Visit www.mcleancenter.org. fishing license is required for those www.optimistclubofgreatervienna.org. 16 years or older. The park does not sell fishing licenses. 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MedStar National FRIDAY/OCT. 6 Dining with Dorothy. 12:30 p.m. at Rehabilitation Network will host the Bonaroti Restaurant, 428 Maple Ave. 14th annual race. Call 571-218-7594. 2017 Community Leadership E, Vienna. Join Dorothy and the Teddy Bear 5K and 1K. 2-6 p.m. at Award Presentation. 6:30 p.m. at group for laughter and conversation Pimmit Hills Park, 7230 Idylwood McLean Hilton Tysons Corner, 7920 over lunch. Call 703-281-0538 or Road. All proceeds from this event go Jones Branch Drive. Honoring Mark visit www.scov.org. to Falls Church-McLean Children’s and Brenda Moore. Visit Center. Visit potomac.enmotive.com/ www.leadershipfairfax.org/. FRIDAY/SEPT. 22 events. Amadeus Orchestra. 4 p.m. at Saint OCT. 6-8 Kings Dominion Trip. 8 a.m.-6:30 Luke Catholic Church, 7001 p.m. at The Old Firehouse, 1440 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Soloist Annual Used Book Sale. Friday 9 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Kings Emil Chudnovsky makes his Amadeus a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Dominion has roller coasters to debut in Mendelssohn’s Violin and Sunday noon-4 p.m. at the musical dance shows and carnival Concerto. Visit Spring Hill Recreation Center, 1239 games. Admission to the theme park www.amadeusconcerts.com. Spring Hill Road, McLean. Hosted by is included in the fee. $80/$70 MCC the McLean Area Branch of the district residents. Visit American Association of University www.mcleancenter.org. MONDAY/SEPT. 25 Women (AAUW) featuring the Wildfire Scotch Dinner. 6:30-9 p.m. Charity Golf Tournament. 8 a.m.-2 auction of a signed Washington at Wildfire, Tysons Galleria, 3rd p.m. at Westfield’s Golf Club, 13940 National Max Scherzer shirt and cap. floor, McLean. Executive Chefs Balmoral Greens Ave., Clifton. Visit www.aauw.org/. Moreno Espinoza and Edwin Amaya Annual Family PASS golf to benefit prepare a custom four-course menu the working homeless Families of OCT. 6-9 each paired with a handcrafted single Fairfax County. Visit malt scotch from Dalmore, located in www.familypassfairfax.org. Glass Art Exhibit. Various times at at the heart of the Scottish Highlands. the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant $125. Call 703-442-9110. Street, NW. “Catching Eyes with “The Princess Bride” Movie. 7 p.m. FRIDAY/SEPT. 29 Watercolor and Glass” with Carole at The Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Meet the Artist. 10 a.m.-noon in Choucair Oueijan. Bridge Road, McLean. Admission and rooms 1 and 2 at the Dolley Madison popcorn are free. Prop bags are $5 Library,1244 Oak Ridge Ave., SATURDAY/OCT. 7 each. Visit www.aldentheatre.org. McLean. A presentation by local artist Gwen Bragg, an artist member of the Vienna Oktoberfest.11 a.m.-7 p.m. SATURDAY/SEPT. 23 Virginia Watercolor Society and the along Church St., Vienna. Live National Watercolor Society, and entertainment on three stages, beer, Fun Fall Bazaar and Market. 9 past president of the Potomac Valley food, games, German Auto Show. a.m.-3 p.m. at 10100 Georgetown Watercolorist. Call 703 356-2998. Visit www.viennaoktoberfest.org/. Pike, Great Falls. Great Falls UMC Dance Party. 7-10 p.m. at The Old 2017 Oktoberfest. 6-9 p.m. at The Annual sale Shops, bake sale, books, Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, Pavilions of Turkey Run, 6310 silent auction, children’s activities, McLean. Teens can enjoy catered Georgetown Pike, McLean. Attend Appraisal Roadshow, and BBQ food and drinks while immersing the Claude Moore Colonial Farm’s dinner. Call Lois 703-759-2843. themselves in music played by a DJ, 2017 Oktoberfest to help support the Family Fun Day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at for 7th-12th graders. $5. Visit programs and services of this Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. www.mcleancenter.org. privately operated local National E. Event includes refreshments, a live Park and living history working farm. band, dunk tank, ninja warrior- $35 Adults; $25 Volunteers; $12 Kids themed obstacle climb, SATURDAY/SEPT. 30 6-12; Kids under 6 free admission. entertainment for children, raffles Harvest Happenings. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Email [email protected]. and a live auction including a plane at St. Luke’s School, 7005 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 ❖ 9 Classified Sports WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM To Advertise in This Paper, Call by Monday 11:00 am 703-778-9411 Skills Competition Senior Olympics’ Football and Frisbee Throw and Softball Hit and Announcements Computers Employment Throw events were held at Wakefield District Park in Annandale on Wednesday, Sept. 13. ROSEMOUNT CENTER HR Coordinator: Early Childhood/Family We pay top $ for STERLING, Services Center. Part-time. MEN’S WATCHES, Salary negotiable. 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ABC LICENSE Announcements Announcements TyIsa, LLC trading as Isabella Eatery, 2051 International Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102 in Fairfax County. The above establishment Leonard Kalkwarf from Springfield throws a Frisbee in is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT the 85-89 age group. He won a gold medal with a throw OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer on Premises of 53’ 6”. and Mixed Beverage on Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Michael Isabella, Jr., managing member. NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this Thomas Godwin from license must be submitted to ABC no later McLean medaled in than 30 days from the publishing date of [OLÄYZ[VM[^VYLX\PYLKUL^ZWHWLYSLNHS three events in the notices. Objections should be registered at 65-69 age group: ^^^HIJ]PYNPUPHNV]VY  gold in the 50 yard freestyle, silver in the 50 yard breast- stroke, and bronze in the 100 yard freestyle. Godwin is a lifelong swimmer Announcements Announcements and mostly swims in the summer for the past 10 years. This was his second Senior Olympics.

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10 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Business Directory Talking the Submit civic/community announcements at WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM Walk ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Deadline is To Advertise Your Business, Call Karen at 703-778-9422 Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE IN-PERSON, TV DEBATES Good is not Our long, local, overnight nightmare is The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax good, where almost over. By the date this column publishes: Area (LWVFA) will hold four in-person forums better is Sept. 20, 2017, I will, for the first time in nearly and three televised forums for the public and the nine weeks, not had to have snaked down in press to learn about the candidates who are expected. running for election to the Virginia House of the dark, our “turny-twisty” and narrow 150- Delegates. The League invited all certified -Thomas Fuller year-old staircase to walk from the upstairs candidates campaigning for office in their master bedroom to the downstairs and only respective districts. At the in-person forums, usable commode. Though the renovation of question-and-answer sessions will be followed LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING this upstairs bathroom is not entirely complete by an opportunity for informal conversations nor ready for primetime (it is mostly usable as with individual candidates. The public and press the water is now running and flushing), the are encouraged to attend. For more information GUTTER GUTTER demolition/renovation process apparently must about the candidates’ priorities and positions, go on/adhere to a schedule so, on Tuesday, visit www.vote411.org. Sept. 19 the downstairs bathroom, with all its In-person forums: ❖ fully functioning amenities will come under the Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at Providence sledge hammer – among other tools, and pro- Community Center: 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax. The televised forums at Fairfax County Public vide no further use until on or about Oct. 24. Access are on Channel 10 or livestreamed on This heretofore (“Good Will Hunting”) logis- YouTube “Inside Scoop Livestream.” The public tical challenge has not presented too many dif- can submit questions by email to ficulties for my wife, Dina. But given that I’m a [email protected] or call 571-749- male of a certain age, quite the opposite has 1142 between 7-8:30 p.m. Tune in on: been true for me. Once or twice and occasion- Monday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.; Monday, Sept. ally even more per overnight depending upon 18 at 8 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. how late and how much I’ve had to eat or IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS drink before bedtime, I’ll need to visit the bath- THURSDAY/SEPT. 21 room to attend to some very personal business. To be clear, the ‘challenge’ to which I refer is Shepherd’s Center Caregivers Support getting to the bathroom, not starting and/or fin- Group. 10-11:30 a.m. at UUCF Unitarian LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Universalist Congregation of Fairfax - Program ishing what I intended once I get there. Building, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. This Moreover, when the task at hand has been support group is designed for caregivers of adult completed, of course I need to retrace my steps family members. For more info contact – usually in the dark, and walk back upstairs. facilitator, Jack Tarr, 703-821-6838, Though not nearly as difficult as walking down- [email protected]. stairs; nevertheless, at the time I am going Chapter Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at Neighbor’s down and back up, in the middle of the night, Restaurant, 262D Cedar Lane, Cedar Lane my vision might not so readily acclimate and Shopping Center, Vienna. Chapter 227, Vietnam my balance is, let’s just say: inconsistent, espe- Veterans of America Inc., invites all veterans, cially when trying to avoid the miscellaneous friends, and the general public to attend the bathroom-remodeling boxes staged in the living next chapter meeting. Channapha Khamvongsa, room on the very route I must travel. founder and Executive Director of Legacies of Needless to say, having this nightly nonsense War, will discuss its mission. She is a native of TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE Laos and earned degrees from George Mason come to an end is most definitely a column University and Georgetown University. worth writing. Not necessarily to self-indulge Admission is free. Call Len Ignatowski at 703- anymore than usual but more so to amuse you 255-0353 or visit www.vva227.org. regular readers and possibly even prepare you for your own in-home renovation. And consid- ering that this renovation is our first – and we TUESDAY/SEPT. 26 have minimal experience with these matters, I ESL Learners and Volunteers. St. Mark’s thought it useful to write it forward and perhaps English as a Second Language (ESL) Ministry is share a less-than-obvious impact of taking the seeking new students and volunteers to one-and-only-on-the-same-floor bathroom out participate in their upcoming fall term. Come of service. Sinks, mirrors and shower/tub issues help 150+ adult learners master the English notwithstanding, all of which can be withstood language, prepare for American citizenship, and endured with the reorientation to the learn to converse fluently in English, improve TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE their writing skills, and integrate into the local downstairs bathroom, the commode issue, con- community. All classes take place at St. Mark sidering its unpredictability, naturally trumps all Christian Formation Center, 9972 Vale Road, other real or imagined difficulties. Vienna. Call Monica at 703-980-9380, email Though the upstairs bathroom is incomplete [email protected], or visit stmarkesl.org. and lacking multiple finishing elements, its transformation so far is incredible – to our eyes. WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 27 I’ll spare you any details because that really would be self-indulgent and not at all the point Public Hearing on FY 2019 Budget. 7:30 p.m. of this column. But the two months or so it will at MCC Administrative Offices, 6631 Old have taken for the upstairs bathroom to Dominion Drive, McLean. The McLean become operational again and the nightly effect Community Center Governing Board invites Dranesville tax district residents to attend a it’s had on me appears to have been worth the public hearing on MCC’s FY 2019 Budget. wait. Residents who would like to speak at the public As concerns the downstairs bathroom, we hearing should call the Center at 703-790-0123, are now ready, willing and able to integrate its TTY: 711, to have their names added to the destruction into our routine. Given that it is speakers’ list. The hearing will be immediately more of a powder room than a master-type followed by the regular monthly board meeting bathroom – though it will include a shower- for September. Visit www.mcleancenter.org. only enclosure, no longer will it be my twice- Alfredo’s Construction Company, Inc. nightly destination. In addition, I am looking SATURDAY/SEPT. 30 forward to its transformation because the •Concrete Driveways interim process will not prevent me from going Garden Club Yard Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the anywhere I regularly go nor inconveniencing parking lot, 10610 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. •Patios •Sidewalks The Great Falls Garden Club is hosting a multi- •Stone •Brick my wife, Dina, when she readies for work in the morning. family yard sale. Visit www.gfgardenclub.org. Phone: Monitoring its progress will be more of a VA: (703) 698-0060 • MD: (301) 316-1603 curiosity than a calamity, since, in my mind, SUPPORT GROUPS www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com there will be no sense of urgency about the Are You A Caregiver? Shepherd’s Center of pace of this project as there had been with the Oakton Vienna Caregivers’ Support Group takes upstairs bathroom because my bathroom access place first & third Thursday of each month. An expert is someone will not be affected in the least. And in the February 2nd and 16th, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to who knows some of the worst mis- most, I am extraordinarily grateful – and 11:30 a.m. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist relieved. Congregation of Fairfax (UUCF) - Program takes that can be made in his subject Building, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA. For and how to avoid them. more info contact facilitator, Jack Tarr, 703-821- -Werner Heisenberg Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for 6838 [email protected]. The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 ❖ 11 12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com