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Vol. 15, No. 14 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. APRIL 4, 2019 The poetry lady of Del Ray The giving Renée season Renée Adams celebrates 10 Adams years of her poetry fence began Alexandria businesses put pinning the “community” in “busi- BY MISSY SCHROTT poetry, ness community” pictures, To know Renée Adams is to know comics BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN her love of poetry, and in Del Ray, and her name is inextricably linked with quotes Thousands of residents donate on the mention of her poetry fence. to local nonprofits both during fence This month, Adams is celebrating border- ACT for Alexandria’s Spring2AC- the 10-year anniversary of the landing her Tion – for which early giving is mark poetry fence. But in the past yard in already underway leading up to decade, she’s done more than pro- 2009. the April 10 day of giving – and vide neighbors and passersby with a PHOTO/ throughout the year. MISSY But philanthropy in Alexan- SEE POETRY | 12 SCHROTT dria is not limited to individuals and families; many of the city’s businesses are integrated into Al- exandria’s fabric and give back to Murder case Mirror, Mirror the community in ways both big and small. Alexandria’s thriving, hyper- mistrial local community of restaurants, Defendant thought victim was werewolf SEE GIVING | 16

BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN INSIDE An Alexandria judge de- Parks clared a mistrial on March 27 in Angel Park has lengthy past, the murder case of a man who soggy present. claimed he thought his victim Page 6 was a werewolf, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Business Porter. New toast, juice bar Toastique The defendant, Pankaj Bha- PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN to open Monday. sin, 34, of New Jersey, killed Al- The first installment in the Office of the Arts’ “Site/ See: Page 10 exandria resident Bradford Jack- New Views in Old Town” public art series opened to the son, 65, in a King Street store last Spring2ACTion public last weekend. The lighthouse-inspired, interactive July. Bhasin told doctors that he Participate in Alexandria’s installation marks the edge between land and water and annual day of giving. SEE MISTRIAL | 4 will remain at Old Town’s waterfront until November. Page 19

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Both March @alextimes.com served by the odd-couple sisters in their proper Southern home. But the sisters quickly lose their MISTRIAL FROM | 1 Bhasin drove to Alexan- found him. southern charm when a young dria, where he followed Jack- Bhasin later told police, “I door-to-door evangelist comes attacked Jackson because he son into a King Street store in killed the wolf,” and that he knocking to save their souls. believed Jackson was turning the hope that Jackson might believed there was “still time into a werewolf, according to a know something about box- to save 99 percent of the moon Buy tickets early at our Washington Post article. es he believed were full of and planets,” according to the box office or online! During Bhasin’s trial, a human DNA in a nearby al- Washington Post article. 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 deadlocked Alexandria jury ley, according to the article. Defense attorney Peter w w w . thelittletheatre . co m was unable to decide whether Bhasin then attacked Jackson, Greenspun argued that Bha- to charge Bhasin with murder breaking several of his bones, sin’s mental illness made him or to find him not guilty by stabbing him 53 times with incapable of understanding reason of insanity. a box cutter and gouging his his actions at the time of the Before the attack on July eyes out, according to the ar- attack, according to the arti- 13, Bhasin had driven from ticle. cle, while David Lord, pros- New Jersey to Georgetown, Bhasin then fled the build- ecutor and senior assistant Even when trains where he attempted to get a ing, half naked and covered commonwealth’s attorney, room at the Four Seasons Ho- in blood, before jumping into argued that Bhasin played up aren’t running, tel while holding a can of gas- the backseat of a parked car his symptoms to conceal in- oline, according to the article. in front of the store, accord- tentionality. we’ll keep you When employees asked him to ing to multiple news reports. According to a statement leave, Bhasin said, “Today is A woman and her daughter from Porter, the prosecution on track. going to be a bad day,” accord- sitting in the car ran away, at will decide how to proceed ing to trial testimony reported which point Bhasin moved to next week. by the Post. the driver’s seat, where police [email protected]

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Important Abraham Lincoln Attributed to Raphaelle Peale Paul Revere (American, 1735-1818) General Philip H. Sheridan ALS to Mrs. William Trost Richards Presentation Silver Tray to Commodore (American, 1774-1825) Rare Engraving James Griswold, Feb. 15, 1868, giving (American, 1833-1905) John Rodgers (1812-1882) “for his gallant Lydia Wright Summers, circa 1820 The Bloody Massacre Perpetrated in her the included inkstand owned by Evening Star conduct and scientific ability in capturing Oil on canvas: 28 3/4 x 24 in. King St. Boston on March 5th 1770 Wilmer McLean, in whose Appomattox Oil on canvas: 20 x 40 1/2 in. the Rebel Atlanta, while in command By descent in the Summers family Handcolored: 10 1/4 x 9 1/8 in. home the surrender was signed by Lee of the Monitor Weehawken, June 17th, Prov: Robert Bacon, U.S. Secretary 1863”; W. Gale and Son, N.Y., & Grant. The inkstand was offered for of State to Teddy Roosevelt & engraved with the naval battle the signing but the ink was too thick. Ambassador to France, by Prov: By descent in the John Prov: By descent to present owner descent to present owner Rodgers family Sion Hill Estate, Havre de Grace, MD

Oscar Bluemner (American, 1867-1938) Wolf Kahn Albert York (American, 1928-2009) John Henry Twachtman Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 2.05ct Oranges, signed (American/German, b. 1927) Pink Roses, Oil on panel: 10 x 9 in. (American, 1853-1902) Round Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold & Watercolor and pencil: 5 x 6 in. Hilltop Barn, 1980, signed York paintings were collected Seascape, signed, Oil on panel: 7 x 9 1/2 in. Platinum Cable Style Mounting, Tiffany & Terry Davis Collection, Oil on canvas: 30 x 40 in. and prized by Jackie Kennedy Terry Davis Collection, Co. Platinum and Diamond Leaves Director of James Graham Gallery, NY Terry Davis Collection, Director of James Graham Gallery, NY and Vine Necklace Director of James Graham Gallery, NY

Zhang Daqian (Chinese, 1899-1983) Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot John Bradford ALS to John Hancock, James Nares Koshiro Onchi (Japanese, 1891-1955) After Han Gan, Groom with Horses, signed (French, 1796-1875) July 15, 1776, with mention of (British, 1953- ) Snow Rabbit, signed in Chinese script & sealed Zhang Daqian Auvergne, estate stamp receiving a copy of The Declaration of Purple, 2000, signed Woodblock Print: 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. Ink and print: 15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. Oil on canvas: 9 x 12 1/4 in. Independence by express mail Oil on wax paper: 24 x 19 in. Collection of Frances & Philip H. Bradley Prov: Collection of Wang Jiyuan Prov: Collection of Terry Davis, N.Y. Prov: VA Estate (1893-1975); and by descent to the present owner VA#0704 1120 N. FAIRFAX1120 STREET, N. Fairfax OLDStreet, TOWNAlexandria, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 | www.potomackcompany.com VA 22314 | www.potomackcompany.com | 703.684.4550 ~ VA#0704 | 703.684.4550 6 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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PHOTO/HANNAH HIMES Some of the Alexandria Little Leagues use Angel Park’s small baseball field. Multi-purpose park has lengthy past, soggy present

BY HANNAH HIMES have … kids from [the] west 2,000 B.C.E. During excava- side, kids from Del Ray, kids tions quartz flakes and “cob- Angel Park has been a from Old Town. And so the ble quality” cores were found. gathering ground for Alexan- field in the middle gets used “Native Americans may drians for around 70 years. By the most, and that’s why An- have used the area around 1955, it was in use as a small gel’s such a great field for us.” Taylor Run to prepare quartz- city playground, according to The park gets its name ite cores, which would later the 2015 city neighborhood from the land’s one-time be used to make projectile parks improvement plan. owner, William J. Angel, who points, blades and scrapers. It is a 10-acre stretch of owned the property in 1939, Only one projectile point was land located along West Tay- according to old city maps. found at the site: It was ser- lor Run Parkway and Taylor The Janney House, the rated and its stem had broken Run itself, and today features historic Alexandria home of off,” according to the plan. a playground, picnic shelter a prominent Quaker family, is Angel Park was a Land and basketball court. shown in the northern part of and Water Conservation Fund Don’t let the winter blues get you down! It also has a small baseball the current park in maps dat- Grant Recipient Park, accord- field used by some of the Al- ing back to 1894, according ing to the City of Alexandria Call Tech Painting today to schedule your exandria Little League play- to the 2015 plan. Two other website. The Land and Water free estimate, and ask us about our ers: 8- and 9-year-olds from homes from the time period Conservation Fund is a feder- interior winter discount! all over the city practice at were also documented south al program that “supports the Angel Park several times a of the park. protection of federal public week during the spring and Angel Park also has a Na- lands and waters – including 703-684-7702 fall seasons, according to Paul tive American site within it, national parks, forests, wild- Miller, ALL president. which was identified by city life refuges and recreation techpainting.com “A lot of people like Angel archaeologists. The improve- areas – and voluntary con- Park because it’s right in the ment plan says the site dates servation on private land,” Painting the blues away in middle [of the city],” Miller back to the Archaic Period, Alexandria’s finest homes since 1987 said. “Sometimes you might between roughly 8,000 and SEE ANGEL PARK | 9 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 7

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ANGEL PARK FROM | 6 [Angel Park] plays a critical role according to their website. The park is also part of in building a strong community the Adopt-a-Park program, here. It’s a wholesome place and has been adopted by the where our families and friends Taylor Run Civic Association, walk their dogs and get outside which assists in cleaning the park throughout the year. on a nice day to spend quality “Neighbors volunteer to time with one another.” clean the park regularly as – Ashkan Bayatpour, part of an agreement with TRCA president the city. We’ve been doing that for as long as I can remember,” TRCA President corrective action and the gy, delayed removal of the Ashkan Bayatpour wrote in work will occur as soon as tree. However, the tree was an email. possible,” Browand wrote. cleared from Angel Park on PHOTO/HANNAH HIMES The association also The park faced some problems in the early spring, including pooling Work to fix the drainage March 26 and the park is hosts events that allow water due to blockage of the stormwater drain. problem will be coordinat- open to the public with “no neighbors to meet and get ed between the Alexandria loss of service,” Browand to know one another, Bayat- Recently, the park has which posed a safety hazard Department of Recreation, wrote. pour wrote. faced some problems, in- to the public, Jack Browand, Parks and Cultural Activi- The Alexandria Little “[Angel Park] plays a crit- cluding a large tree that had division chief of the Depart- ties and the Department of League has not faced any ical role in building a strong been cut down and not re- ment of Recreation, Parks Transportation & Environ- problems due to the pooling community here. It’s a moved and a separate drain- and Cultural Activities mental Services, Browand water, nor from the tree be- wholesome place where our age problem, which is caus- wrote in an email. wrote in an email. fore it was removed, because families and friends walk ing water to pool, creating The pooling water is due The work is planned to be the baseball field is a good their dogs and get outside a muddy, soggy section of to blockage of the stormwa- completed in the late sum- distance from both areas, on a nice day to spend qual- land near the picnic shelter. ter drain, Browand wrote. mer or early fall. Miller said. ity time with one another,” The tree was cut down The city is aware of the The wet winter, which “It’s a big field,” he said. Bayatpour wrote. due to its declining health, problem and has “identified left the ground soft and sog- [email protected]

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Avanti Holdings Group ters, they chose to keep the ti group caught wind of a expands to upper King first floor as a retail space. restaurant called Toastique Street “We’ve always wanted opening on The Wharf in some type of user that would D.C. BY MISSY SCHROTT bring some activity here be- “Toastique, when we first cause we think this is such a walked in at The Wharf, we Four new gardensIVYHILLCEMETERY.NET set in 22 acres of natural beauty for paying tribute to a loved one. Ground burial sites also available. Avanti Holding Group’s valuable part of town,” Avan- were like, ‘This is incredi- latest venture, a healthy, ti Principal Teddy Kim said. ble,’” Kim said. “It looked Keeping Alexandria’s703.549.7413 heritage since 1856 2823 King Street, Alexandria fast-casual restaurant called “You have a lot of the hotels elegant, the food was really Toastique, is opening at 1605 up here, you have the highest clean and colorful. … it was 2823 KING ST. ALEXANDRIA, VA 22302 | 703.549.7413 King St. on Monday. office rents, kind of, in the just a great fit. We look at [email protected] | www.ivyhillcemetery.net The gourmet toast, area. … We do think a lot of ourselves as a young com- smoothie and juice bar will people start and end their pany, an emerging company, Heating & Air Conditioning feature everything from rad- journey over on this part of and Toastique we see in the 703-683-1996 ish-garnished avocado toast town.” same light. We were really to charcoal black acai bowls, While looking for a tenant excited to bring them in here with a wide variety of locally for the space in the summer Serving your neighborhood since 1980 sourced and made-in-house of 2018, Kim said the Avan- SEE TOASTIQUE | 11 menu items. Proudly supporting Avanti Holdings Group, the Parker-Gray developer the Carpenter’s behind Madison Collective Shelter Cook Off and Pendleton Carryout Co., bought 1605 King St., the for- Sunday, April 28, 12-3pm mer headquarters of the Na- at The Birchmere tional Stone, Sand and Gravel For tickets go to Association about two years carpentersshelter.org/cook-off ago. While they turned the upper floors into refurbished office space, including a new COURTESY PHOTO www.rbincorporated.com Avanti Holdings headquar- The menu also features made-in-house juices and colorful smoothies. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 11 BUSINESS

TOASTIQUE FROM | 10 a couple months later, Toast- brant colors,” Perault said. ique will hold its grand open- “The avocado toast is very and we were willing to do ing on Monday. green, the smoothies are whatever it took to get them Perault said she’s pas- pink and blue, and all natu- in here.” sionate about healthy food rally done. So that’s what I Avanti team member and eager to bring the new think really brings that excit- Anna Perault took the lead concept to Old Town. ed atmosphere. I’ve watched on the project, working with “It’s just really fresh, people, and everyone comes Toastique founder Brianna good, healthy, clean food,” in [at The Wharf] like, ‘Oh Keefe to bring the concept to Perault said. “And that’s my gosh, this is so beauti- Old Town. what I really think that Old ful.’ And I think that healthy “They were very new,” Town needs in general, be- eating should be like that. Perault said. “Obviously cause … it seems to me that I think eating in general, it they’d only been open for a going to these places is a should be an exciting thing. couple of months, so they destination kind of thing You want to take a picture of weren’t really ready to take and I’d really like to make it because it’s so pretty.” on a new location as a man- that the norm.” The dining area will fea- COURTESY PHOTO ager. They would need some- The featured menu items Toastique will have a fast-casual structure, allowing customers to ture 15 indoor and 10 outdoor one to come in and help with at Toastique, as expected, place both eat-in and to-go orders. seats. The fast-casual struc- that. … It was kind of just an are its gourmet toasts. Cus- ture will allow customers to offer of, ‘If you want to come tomers can choose from their best seller. Other toasts a friend, you could have a place both eat-in and to-go in as a partner in this venture eight hearty toasts, stacked feature variations of meat, business meeting there, and orders at a counter. Perault and be an owner/operator, high with different fresh seafood, hummus, cheese, you’ll feel satisfied.” said average prices for toasts, then we would be willing.’” ingredients on multigrain, vegetables and more. In addition, the menu fea- smoothies and bowls will Once Perault agreed to be sourdough, rustico or gluten “It is a healthy food, juice tures fresh, made-in-house range from $8 to $14. the restaurant’s owner and free bread. bar kind of spot, but I think juices; colorful, 16- and Toastique will be open operator, the project moved Contrary to popular be- it’s also a very hearty meal,” 24-ounce smoothies and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday quickly. The city approved lief, only one of the toasts, Perault said. “You could fruit topped, Instagram-wor- through Saturday and 8 a.m. the restaurant’s special use the avocado smash, is avo- come after a workout, you thy acai bowls. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. permit in February, and just cado-based – although it is could come have lunch with “The food is all just vi- - [email protected]

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POETRY FROM | 1 Thank you!” reads a hand- written note from one of Ad- rotating showcase of verses ams’ visitors. Countless other and rhymes; she’s helped en- scribbled notes of praise have rich a community. adorned Adams’ poetry over Bordering her home on the years. the corner of Dewitt and East Adams, 68, has lived in the Windsor avenues, the wooden little blue house behind the fence stretches down Dewitt fence for most of her life. Born Avenue under the shade of and raised in Alexandria, she Adams’ holly trees. It features only left her hometown for a everything from poetry and brief interlude to study English photography, to comic strips in college before returning for and motivational sayings, all good. She bought her house on laminated and tacked up for East Windsor Avenue in 1978 the enjoyment of those who for an enviable $55,000. come across it. While she Like her fence, Adams’ does include some original home is colorful, comforting pieces, the majority of the po- and brimming with creative ems Adams displays are ones energy. Adams’ personality she’s found while reading. pulses through the home’s “I think of the poetry brightly painted walls and fence as kind of a way sta- PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT wicker baskets full of crafting tion for people,” Adams said. Renée Adams refills the poetry mailbox near her fence on a daily basis with printed poetry-to-go. supplies. The smell of brew- “People have said that it’s just ing coffee is complemented a place of solace, yet also a It’s Adams’ personal literature, fixed into holes regularly refilled with poet- by the meow of a surprising- place they bring their friends touches that make the fence in the fence to create a light ry-to-go. Beside it, a water ly social cat. Piles of poetry and family so in that way it’s such a charming destina- show when the sun hits them bowl is set out for the fence’s books and loose-leaf papers social, but it’s much more like tion. The bottoms of colorful just right. A painted mailbox four-legged visitors. litter the kitchen table, a poetry is, a sort of quiet and glass wine bottles are scat- affixed with a note reading “My dog refreshes his solitary endeavor.” tered among the laminated “pick a poem” is filled and thirst – I refresh my mind. SEE POETRY | 15

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POETRY FROM | 12 I’ll put that up. That would Personal, inclusive touch- be a nice thing to share,’” Ad- es like those have made Ad- tightly packed bookshelf, an ams said. “So the idea sort of ams a community touch- overwhelmed piano bench. started with a lot of things stone. Adams said it was around about nature and bees … and “She’s unifying,” Adams’ the same time her sons, now then I gradually grew and I friend Elaina Palincsar said. 35 and 39, left for college that kind of have a science area in “Renée gets a lot of ‘thank- she began honing her home’s the middle and the children’s yous’ from people and that charismatic character. Short- area at the end.” will tell you how important ly after, she retired from her Adams said she strives it is to the community. She’s 35-year career at the Library to create connections in the a really important part of Del of Congress and decided to community with the poetry Ray.” spend her time sharing poet- she pins to her fence. Whether she’s gardening ry with the community. “For Women’s [Histo- in her yard or switching out “I loved it when my kids ry] Month, for Black History the poems on the fence, Ad- were little and sharing [po- Month, for Pacific American ams constantly hears from etry] with them, keeping the Heritage Month, I have things her visitors. PHOTO/MISSY SCHROTT curiosity alive,” Adams said. Renée Adams posted the poem “Out Beyond Ideas” by Jalal ad-Din that I decorate for those so “Through the years, I just “And then when they left, I Rumi on the chainlink fence surrounding Simpson Field because that people in the communi- have so many stories, some- think I just had to fill it with she said she felt it resonated with the congressional shooting that ty that are a part of that will times I think I should write something.” took place there in 2017. feel that [the fence is] part of them down,” Adams said. In 2009, Adams found an them,” Adams said. She said some of the most old envelope of poems that fence, and then make some ning up collections of season- “For Hannukah I really memorable people with whom she used to put in her young- copies and say, “Take a copy.”’ al or themed poems every few wanted to do some Hannu- she’s interacted have included est son’s lunch boxes. And I did, and the copies were weeks from the various au- kah decorations and I was out a family who Adams inspired “I came across the enve- taken. So I did it again.” thors that she came across in talking to this family, a little to do weekly poetry readings, lope, and I thought, ‘I don’t When Adams realized her her reading. Eventually, she girl and her dad and grand- a recovering alcoholic who think parents think to share neighbors were interested in bought a laminating machine mother, and they said they found comfort in one of Ad- poems with their children,’” the poems she shared, she to weather-proof the poems. were Jewish and I was like, ams’ original poems and a Adams said. “So I thought, decided to turn the fence into “You just see something ‘Oh, would you come and dec- ‘I’ll just put some out on the a piece of art. She began pin- and you think, ‘Oh, I think orate these dreidels?” she said. SEE POETRY | 45

WE ARE PROUD to support the Gary Sinise Foundation’s efforts to secure properties to build specially adapted smart homes in Alexandria and Clifton for two local, wounded Virginia Michael veterans, U.S. Army MAJ Jeremy Haynes and U.S. Amos Bergin Army SSG Christopher Walker, and their families, I will love your house A veteran serving through their R.I.S.E (Restoring Independence right into the arms veterans. of its next owner! Supporting Empowerment) program. 703.859.6362 cell/text 703.927.4554 cell/text [email protected] [email protected] To learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation, the R.I.S.E Coldwell Banker program, U.S. Army MAJ Jeremy Haynes, and U.S. Army SSG Residential Brokerage Christopher Walker, please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org. 310 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 16 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

GIVING FROM | 1 way to contribute to its community through Volunteer boutiques and service pro- Alexandria’s business con- viders are more than just nections program. storefronts offering goods. “One of the Silverado Some are also hubs that play standards is that we partici- These people have a central role in the commu- pate in the community wher- nity that supports them. ever we are located,” Jane had amazing lives As a result, the term Hughes, a family ambassa- and careers and “business community” ap- dor, said. “In this communi- many of them sat plies to Alexandria in more ty, we’re fortunate enough to ways than one. be right down the street from on boards. These “Businesses as small as T.C. Williams [High School].” are people that Fontaine ... or as large as Do- Silverado’s proximity to minion, it takes a business the high school and the vast are used to being community to make change amount of need for meals very involved in happen,” Marion Brunken, at T.C. Williams – around their community head of Volunteer Alexan- 60 percent of T.C. Williams dria, said. students are eligible for free and giving back For businesses interest- lunches, according to Brunk- and participating. ed in giving back, Volunteer en – provided the perfect op- When they move in Alexandria is a gateway to portunity for Silverado resi- service and community en- dents to pitch in. here, we don’t want gagement. As part of its pro- “Our residents can do that to be taken gramming, Volunteer Alex- all sorts of different things away from them.” andria pairs businesses with but particularly an assem- areas of need in Alexandria. bly line sort of production,” – Katie Hilburn, Silverado Alexandria Hughes said. “[Brunken] administrator, Silverado Alexandria Memory Memory Care Community, told me there was a need at PHOTO/SILVERADO Care Community an assisted living facility on One of Silverado’s residents makes sandwiches for T.C. Williams King Street, found a unique SEE GIVING | 17 students for snacks before football practice.

CONTEST RULES: • Only one entry per student. All art- 2019 4TH ANNUAL FAIR HOUSING POSTER CONTEST work must be original. • The art must demonstrate and in- In celebration of April as Fair Housing month the Office of Housing will host clude the words: “Fair Housing Lives the Fourth Annual Fair Housing Poster Contest. The 2019 theme is: in Alexandria” • All original art mediums accepted (No computer generated artwork). “Fair Housing Lives in Alexandria” Bold colors and a variety of artistic media (crayons, markers, acrylic, wa- Submissions of posters will be accepted from all students in grades K through 5. Posters ter paint, colored pencils, collages, should be original artwork and represent the theme. The poster contest is intended to edu- fabric, etc.) are encouraged. cate youth on how fair housing laws protect all Alexandrians against housing discrimination. • Artwork will be judged on originality, According to federal, state and local regulations, all residents must have equal access to visual impact, artistic merit and over- housing regardless of sex, race, color, religion, age, familial status, disability, marital status, all adherence to the contest theme. sexual orientation or national origin. Since we all fall into at least some of these categories, • All artwork will become property of fair housing laws protect all of us from illegal housing discrimination. the City of Alexandria and will not be Entry deadline is 5 pm on Friday April 12, 2019. returned. The City reserves the right to publish and/or display all work. • All submissions must contain name, PRIZES: MAIL ENTRIES TO: school or program, grade, phone Grand Prize: Office of Housing, Landlord Tenant Division number, email and address. Please $100 Target gift card. 421 King St., Suite 215 Alexandria VA 22314 provide name of teacher or program coordinator. Also, please Additional Prizes If you have questions, please call 703-746-3079 provide name, mailing address and for each category below: or email [email protected] telephone number of parent or K– 1 grade; 2-3 grade; 4-5 grade Prizes will be awarded in three age groups. guardian. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 17

GIVING FROM | 16 are, but if they are watching away from them.” sandwiches for the wrestling give back. [someone] do it across the ta- After the program with team as well and even re- When Stacey Wharam T.C. Williams for snacks be- ble, they can follow.” the football team was such ceived a signed photo of the purchased Fontaine Bistro fore football practice, so we The partnership was a a hit, both with residents at team as a show of gratitude. on South Royal Street in Old jumped on that.” win-win, Hilburn said. T.C. Silverado and the football While some businesses Town with her husband in During football season, Williams players got free team, Hughes reached out have the resources to donate September 2018, she did so Silverado residents made sandwiches on practice to T.C. Williams’ athletic thousands of dollars toward with more than just the in- 25 peanut butter and jel- days, and Silverado residents director to see how else Sil- community efforts, the city’s tent of turning a profit. ly sandwiches and 50 ham found a way to feel empow- verado could help. Silverado smaller business owners and cheese sandwiches for ered again. residents ended up making have found creative ways to SEE GIVING | 18 T.C. Williams’ players every “These people have had Thursday. The activity was amazing lives and careers perfectly suited to residents’ and many of them sat on limitations. boards,” Hilburn said. “… “A lot of the residents that These are people that are participate, they will follow used to being very involved visual cues,” Katie Hilburn, in their community and giv- an administrator at Silvera- ing back and participating. do, said. “They can’t neces- When they move in here, we sarily communicate like we don’t want that to be taken

Holy Week Schedule Holy Thursday, April 18: Mass at 7:30 pm Good Friday, April 19 : Liturgy at 3:00 pm PHOTO/CODY MELLO-KLEIN French crepery Fontaine, located on South Royal Street in Old Town, Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm donates food, time and services to several local nonprofit organizations. Holy Saturday, April 20: Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 pm Easter Sunday, April 21: Mass at 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm

Confessions in Lent Monday through Friday: 12:40 pm Saturdays: 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Tuesday, April 16: 7:30 pm Wednesdays, April 3, 10, and 17: 6:30 to 8:00 pm Fridays, April 5 and 12: 7:30 pm Good Friday, April 19: 9:00 to 10:00 am and 7:00 to 8:00 pm Union Square Holy Saturday, April 20: 9:00 am (No Confessions at 4:00 pm) ELEGANT, SOPHISTICATED ACCOMMODATIONS. Contact Union Square at 571.263.9805 Find us online at Visit Alexandria Unique Venues and on Wedding Wire. Please support Spring2ACTion! 18 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

GIVING FROM | 17 with several local organiza- Wharam uses granola turnover, Wharam said. BUSINESSES GOING tions to contribute food, time made by the women in her However, Wharam’s ef- THE EXTRA MILE “It’s not just about run- and service to those in need. restaurant and is working forts are primarily focused There are so many business- ning a business and making Fontaine is currently with the nonprofit to train on addressing hunger in Al- es giving back to Alexandria money, and at the end of the working with Together We women in job interviewing exandria. that it is difficult to write day if I can’t give back, then I Bake, an Alexandria non- with the eventual hope of “That has to be one of the about all of them, however, might as well go get a regular profit that provides women hiring some of the women most horrible feelings in the here are a few more local job,” Wharam said. with training and hands-on in the program. The collab- world: to be hungry, to not businesses that are going Since taking over Fon- experience in order to get oration also helps Fontaine, have access to food and then, the extra mile in supporting taine, Wharam has partnered them into the workforce. which sees a high amount of to top it all off, you’re in the community. this very privileged, wealthy Holy Cow gives a quarter community,” Wharam said. from every burger sold to Through Volunteer Al- ACT for Alexandria. Cus- tomers can choose from a Your Investment in exandria, every Monday and lengthy list of charities to Tuesday Fontaine donates donate to. Healthier Waterways soup and baguettes to Meade Yates Automotive spon- Memorial Episcopal Church. for Alexandria sors a different nonprofit The partnership yields organization every month. A Proposed AlexRenew around 100 meals for Alex- portion of the money spent Rate Increases andria’s homeless and hun- on every gallon of gas goes gry every week. toward the chosen nonprofit. Fontaine is also working In March, proceeds went to to offer its customers a way to Spring2ACTion. give back to the community Alexandria Restaurant Partners engages in a lot In April 2017, the Commonwealth of Virginia passed a law that requires Alexandria themselves. A new program will allow customers who of community work, from to remediate all four of its combined sewer outfalls by July 1, 2025. In response, teaching classes on piz- pay with their credit card to Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew) is implementing the RiverRenew program, za making at Alexandria a deep underground tunnel system to prevent sewage mixed with rainwater from give additional funds to Vol- Country Day School to entering our waterways in Alexandria. unteer Alexandria. Much like spotlighting underseen local how most checks have a place nonprofits as part of its com- To pay for this significant investment in the health of our community’s waterways to tip servers, Fontaine will munity spotlight program. Each of ARP’s restaurants and ongoing wastewater operations and maintenance, AlexRenew has proposed add another section to each check where customers can also gives back in its own rate increases starting on July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2020, respectively. Our residential way. For example, Vola’s add a little more to their bill customers will see an increase of approximately $55 each year in their bills, or Dockside Grill, because of about $5 per month. in order to give back. its namesake, first female “That is what I’m actually City Manager Vola Lawson, really excited about: educat- and her passion for animal ing the customer that little welfare, partners with local INCREASES WILL PAY FOR: things can make a big im- animal shelters. pact,” Wharam said. According to Wharam, gram, but, like many other lo- A cleaner community for Updated and new future generations infrastructure to create and that money will go toward cal businesses, she looks for- continue healthier waterways funding park cleanup efforts ward to remaining an active A safer environment for our community and a program Volunteer Al- member of the community, for wildlife exandria runs on Saturday working with other restau- where children make meals rants and businesses to give for other children in need. back and making a difference. Wharam is also working “I don’t want to be a busi- with Volunteer Alexandria ness that makes money and and T.C. Williams to find goes home at the end of the OPEN HOUSE different ways of supporting night,” Wharam said. “I re- lower income students and ally want to find ways that I SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 3 - 5 P.M. families. can be impactful not only in AlexRenew Environmental Center “We’re figuring out some the community but in some- 1800 Limerick Street sort of voucher program that one else’s life.” LEARN MORE would allow a [student] and Businesses interested in about this rate increase at potentially their family to finding volunteer and en- alexrenew.com/know-your-rates. Learn about the need for more present what would look like gagement opportunities QUESTIONS? investment in the health of our a coupon and be able to get a with Volunteer Alexandria [email protected] waterways through increased rates. certain meal for free,” Wha- can visit www.volunteer- 703-518-6030 ram said. alexandria.org or call 703- Wharam is still figuring 836-2176. out the logistics of the pro- [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 19

WEDNESDAY APRIL APRIL 10, 2019 Why These nonprofits are making a 10 Give? big difference for Alexandria! Last year, 9,438 donors raised $1,812,851 for 156 nonprofits serving Alexandria. They need your help! Every dollar counts.

On April 10: Show that our Help us get our $7,000 community cares about mental health match from Mason Hirst Foundation! Right here in Alexandria, there are low-income residents working hard to recover from mental health conditions who have no one to turn to when they face emergency needs that could impact their recovery. They need community support. Let’s A premiere men’s a cappella chorus show them we care. celebrating 70 years in our home town of Alexandria

On April 10, Spring2ACTion, donate at: Come to our Spring2ACTion Celebration, gvgb.co/friendsoftheAMHC hear the Harmonizers perform, and enjoy great food and drink at Virtue Feed and Grain, 106 S. Union St., on Wed. April 10 from 6-10 pm! www.Harmonizers.org At your request, Virtue will donate a portion of your check to the Harmonizers.

TOGETHER we can make Alexandria streets SAFE FOR ALL Join us to advocate for pedestrian safety in our city Donate through Spring2Action: www.ALXFFSS.org 20 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

The best way to find yourself is to lose “ yourself in the service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi What is Spring2ACTion?

A Guide to Alexan- because of people going on- dria’s Giving Day line and supporting a cause that means something to NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH BY BRANDI YEE them. Anyone can donate to Spring2ACTion nonprof- is the Nonprofit Spring2ACTion, Alex- its, regardless of where they andria’s annual giving day, live. The minimum dona- Community Health takes place April 10. Host- tion is $5, but whether you Center Serving ed by ACT for Alexandria, give $10, $100 or $1,000, Spring2ACTion is Alex- when everyone gives to- Alexandria City andria’s biggest fundrais- gether, it is powerful. Residents for More Than ing event. Since its incep- tion in 2011, the event has Why should I give? 21 Years. raised more than $8 mil- This is the day to cele- lion, making it one of the brate and support the non- Neighborhood Health most successful city-wide profits in Alexandria that provides high quality giving days in the country. make our city a better place medical, dental and This year, April 10 is the for everyone to live. Plus, behavioral health services day Alexandrians come to- your gift could be matched gether to give and spread and help your favorite non- and medication assistance generosity in profit win at five clinical centers in the our commu- a prize. If City of Alexandria. nity. you’re new to In its giving, this DONATE ON We Accept All Patients first year, is a great op- Regardless of Ability to Pay Spring2AC- portunity to APRIL 10! Tion raised find an orga- Please go to Spring2ACTion.org $104,156 for nization to 47 nonprof- support. and search for Neighborhood Health. its. Last year, 9,438 do- To whom Help us meet our Spring2ACTion nors raised BRANDI YEE should I challenge grant goal to purchase $1,812,851 give? essential pediatric equipment for 156 of Alexandria’s non- Your favorite nonprofit. profits. ACT’s goal this year Visit www.Spring2ACTion. and support the medical home is for 10,000 donors to raise org for a list of participat- for thousands of Alexandria $2 million for the 160 orga- ing organizations. You can uninsured neighbors! nizations helping to make also “Give to a Cause.” The Alexandria a strong, vibrant options include animals, community for all. arts and culture, education, Make a donation to Neighborhood Health at the Spring2ACTion health and wellness, home- website anytime between now and April 10th. Thank you! Who can participate? lessness and housing, pov- Everyone can give. The erty and hunger, seniors, www.spring2action.org/organizations/neighborhood health power of this day is people. www.neighborhoodhealthva.org This day is made possible SEE ACT | 21 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 21

The best thing to do with the best things in life “ is to give them away.” - Dorothy Day

ACT FROM | 20 for this online giving ex- travaganza is April 10, early social justice and youth. giving started on March 27. It’s kind of like early voting, Where do I give? but much more fun because Online at www.Sprin- you can give early and often. Building political will g2ACTion.org – you can This day is about peo- give through your comput- ple. Alexandria is coming er or your phone. In addi- together to ensure this tion, ACT believes giving is community is strong and to expand housing social and encourages you thriving for all. For more to attend one of the many information, visit www.Sp- Spring2ACTion events hap- ring2ACTion.org or contact affordability in pening all over Alexandria. Brandi Yee at brandi.yee@ actforalexandria.org. When should I give? Wednesday, April 10, is The writer is chief Northern Virginia the 2019 Spring2ACTion program officer at ACT day. While the official day for Alexandria. Donate by causes

For a full list of nonprofits participating in Spring2AC- Tion, please see page 25. But if you’re unsure which specific organization to give to, you can easily donate to a favorite cause instead. Your gift will be made through ACT for Alexandria to support the causes you care about. WE COLLABORATE with community-based The causes are organizations, nonprofit developers, houses of worship, and citizen advocates to secure the public Animals policies and financial resources that are critical to Arts & Culture Education provide affordable housing for low and moderate- Health and Wellness income households in the City of Alexandria. Homelessness & Housing Poverty & Hunger EDUCATE. ADVOCATE. ACT FOR CHANGE. Seniors Social Justice Funding for The Spire, Affordable Housing at the Youth Church of the Resurrection, One Percent Increase in the City’s Meals Tax Dedicated to Affordable Housing. And if you’re still unsure, donate to ACT for Alexandria directly and your contribution will help ensure Alexandria is a vibrant community for all. www.spring2action.org/info/donate-to-a-cause WWW.NVAHA.ORG 22 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Nora Partlow Realtor Coldwell Banker 310 King St., Alex. Va. Please give generously to Neighborhood 703-867-8872 Health of Alexandria on Spring2ACTion Day! [email protected]

Neighborhood Health has been setting the standard for excellence in affordable healthcare in Northern Virginia for over 17 years. They are innovative and compassionate in the delivery of health care is at their full-service NVARA Hero Award 2018 clinics offering medical, dental and behavioral health for outstanding fundraising services. Neighborhood Health welcomes ALL insur- and service to Neighborhood ance including commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid. Health since its founding nearly two decades ago To learn more go to www.neighborhoodhealthva.org/alexandria.html

People want to give back and volunteer Meet Joaquin: Volunteer Alexandria is dedicated to connect and match people, six years and older, with nonprofits who need assistance. when I volunteered for the first time. It Joaquin, who is making sandwiches for children, I was 9 years old is one of our young volunteers. Please consider was at a food pantry. The first time I volunteered was because supporting Volunteer Alexandria as part of this year’s my grandmother enrolled me. I now volunteer because I Spring2Action campaign so we can engage more young like meeting new people and helping my community. I really people like Joaquin. enjoyed the sandwich making activity. What I liked the most Thanks to the Mason Hirst Foundation, your donation will be matched! was scooping the peanut butter. I hope that in the future I can be a part of more activities like this one.” www.VolunteerAlexandria.org • 703-836-2176 “ Donate at www.spring2action.org/organizations/volunteer-alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 23

Support us during Spring2Action and afterward No one has ever become by volunteering

“ poor by giving.” 703-819-5240 Tails High - Anne Frank [email protected] Cat Rescue and Adoption www.tailshigh.org

Spring2ACTion.org Give on APRIL 10 Remember that to 150+ Alexandria Nonproﬁ t Organizations the happiest people are not “those getting more, but those giving more.” Giving Day Sponsors - H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Eshom ‘n Wilhelm Family Fund

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We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous “ giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.” - Orison Swett Marden

Health and Hope

Health and Hope For it is in Alexandria Cares for the Uninsured giving that we www.accessalexandria.org receive.”

Alexandria Cares for the Uninsured is asking for your help to - St. Francis of Assisi bring “health and hope” to our community’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents. Many are the “working poor” — most “ are not connected to the City’s safety net and are therefore at increased risk for poor health and even premature death.

Your donations will provide support for the FIFTH Annual Free Health Fair for With your help, we Alexandria’s Uninsured in the fall. The can come closer to 2019 Fair will provide all attendees with providing a “med- access to a broad range of free preven- ical home” for tive services (e.g. glucose tests, vision every low-income and hearing screens, dental exams uninsured resi- for kids, and many more) and help dent — thereby finance critical follow-up health services for those giving them the in great need. “peace of mind” of knowing they can access timely and affordable health care services for their family.

Discover how you can make a real difference in the lives of some of the City’s most needy residents.

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Nearly ten years ago, a small group of Alexandrians that could function in ways that we remember from decades took note of a trend taking hold across the country: the ago? This was the vision of our three founders—Richard, “village movement.” Grassroots groups from Boston to San Ernie and Judith—and the dozen or so volunteers they Francisco to Washington DC and points in between were recruited early on. With great excitement, At Home in forming local community groups to take care of their aging Alexandria (AHA) officially opened its doors on April 15, 2011. neighbors. This idea of “neighbors helping neighbors” is Today, our founders’ legacy lives on for our vibrant centuries-old, of course. But somewhere along the way, village of 200+ members and 67 volunteers that provides as people moved farther away from their hometowns and one another with practical, emotional and social support. their families—and front porches began to disappear— We’re proud to be one of 50+ nonprofit villages in the some of our close-knit communities became fractured. Washington DC metro area and 327 villages across the What if Alexandria could create a supportive community country.

WHAT AHA OFFERS ITS MEMBERS Walking club • ”What’s in the News” discussion group • errands • transportation • mystery book club tech support • pet sitting • Blazing Saddles cycling group • educational workshops • balance classes happy hours • light maintenance help • organizing and decluttering • monthly dinners and lunches at area restaurants • monthly movie group AHA offers something for everyone!

At Home in Alexandria is taking part in the city-wide Spring2ACTion campaign: www.spring2action.org/ organizations/at-home-in-alexandria. The fundraiser culminates on Wednesday, April 10. Stop in and see us anytime that day at the Del Ray Café (205 E. Howell Ave.) — our “campaign headquarters”! To learn more about AHA, visit us online, call or email us: www.athomeinalexandria.org; [email protected]; 703.231.0824. Come along as our guest to an AHA event to meet some members and volunteers. Join your Alexandria neighbors who are busy making their present and their future the best it can be! 26 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Spring2ACTion Participating Nonprofits

ACDS in the Community Alexandria Titans Youth Football Center for Alexandria's Children School PTA ACT for Alexandria Alexandria Tutoring Consortium Charles Barrett Elementary First Night Alexandria Agenda:Alexandria ALIVE! School Parent Teacher Asso- FMK Financial Literacy center, Alexandria Cares for the Unin- All-Night Grad Party / TC Wil- ciation Inc. sured liams PTSA Choreographers Collaboration Fort Hunt Preschool Those Alexandria Choral Society American Horticultural Society Project FOTO Friends of the George Alexandria Citizens Band at River Farm Christ Church Outreach Minis- Washington Middle School who are tries Alexandria Crew Boosters, Inc. American Red Cross Orchestra Communities in Schools of “ Animal Welfare League of Alex- Four Mile Run Conservatory happiest Alexandria Families for Safe NOVA (CIS NOVA) Streets andria Foundation Community Lodgings, Inc. Alexandria Film Festival Arcadia Food, Inc. Friends of Guest House are Computer CORE Alexandria Harmonizers Art League Friends of ROAM Art on the Avenue Concerned Citizens Network of Friends of Rocky Versace those Alexandria Housing Develop- Alexandria (CCNA) ment Corporation Arts on the Horizon Friends of the Alexandria Mental Convergence Alexandria Jaycees Foundation Associates of St. John Bosco, Health Center who Inc. Dance Company Parent Associa- Friends of the T.C. Williams Alexandria Library Foundation tion At Home in Alexandria Orchestra Alexandria Little League Del Ray Artisans do the Baroody Project George Mason Elementary PTA Alexandria Police Foundation Del Ray Farmers Market Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Good Shepherd Housing and Alexandria Police Youth Camp Dream Project Inc. Family Services, Inc. most for Alexandria Rugby Washington Brave Spirits Theatre Educational Opportunities for GW Middle School Band Boost- Alexandria Seaport Foundation Alexandrians (EOA) ers others.” Bridges to Independence Alexandria Singers Emmanuel Episcopal Church GW Middle School PTA BRYCE Project Alexandria Small Business Ewald Park Parkour Higher Achievement - Booker T. Caring Hearts Rescue Development Center FC Hammond Middle School Historic Alexandria Museums Alexandria Soccer Association Carpenter's Shelter PTA Washington Casa Chirilagua Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Ferdinand T. Day Elementary SEE NONPROFITS | 34 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 27

InspIrIng performances and fosterIng the next generatIon of Performers and Music-Lovers!

James Ross, Music Director

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It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world “ at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.” - Albert Einstein

We make a living by what “we get. We make a life by what we give.”

- Winston S. Churchill

Support Alexandria’s Only Non-profit Community Bike Shop •do-it-yourself repairs •refurbished bikes Bike Warehouse Sale •youth and community Think of outreach programs “ •classes •rides •events giving not as a duty 2111 Mt Vernon Ave, Del Ray Our story & how to help: but as a www.givegab.com/nonprofits/ velocity-bicycle-cooperative privilege. our 9th year! - John D. Rockefeller Jr. velocitycoop.org WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 29

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Live at the center of it all. These new, affordable apartment homes at the corner of Alexandria, STUDIO, 1, 2, and 3 BEDROOMS Arlington, and Fairfax County will keep you grounded between work, play, and school. UNDERGROUND PARKING Enjoy well-appointed, light-filled apartments, a ONLINE RENT PAYMENT courtyard with play area, and all the convenience PACKAGE DELIVERY LOCKERS of shopping and retail right at your doorstep. LAUNDRY ROOMS EVERY FLOOR COMMUNITY ROOM Preleasing applications for this property will OUTDOOR COURTYARD open soon. Visit us on the web, call, or email us CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA to learn more, or to sign up for preleasing email GRILLING STATION notifications and information.

The Nexus and all other AHDC properties are income-restricted communities. To be qualified to rent here, your household income must be under a certain level. For more information, please visit housingalexandria.org/nexus

SUPPORT AHDC COMMUNITY GARDENS THIS SPRING2ACTION!

AHDC’s Community Gardening program, started last year, delivers free organic produce to residents while creating an inviting gathering space. Thanks to donors, this year we will continue the program and expand it to a second community garden space to be planted in fall 2019.

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Donate at spring2action.org The measure of life is not its or in our store and join our global maker-to-market “ duration, but its donation.” movement to break the cycle - Peter Marshall 915 King St, of generational poverty. Alexandria

When we give Wednesday, April 10, 2019 cheerfully It’s time to Spring2ACTion to support Inova and accept Alexandria Hospital’s smallest patients! gratefully, What is Spring2ACTion? “ Spring2ACTion is a 24-hour online event that provides a simple way everyone is to connect donors to the local charitable causes they care about. blessed.” How will my support help? - Maya Angelou Inova Alexandria Hospital is supporting our smallest patients in our Charlotte and Walter Jones Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Your support will go towards new equipment such as: Turtle Tubs and mamaRoo Swing • New Rocking Chairs and Footrests • New Giraffe Bed

Change the world this year. What can I do? Start with a child. I’m ready to Spring2ACTion! Donate on April 10 to support Inova Alexandria Hospital’s NICU! Dine on April 10 at Holy Cow in Del Ray and tell them you support Inova Please consider the Boys & Alexandria Hospital. A percentage of your bill will be donated to support our NICU. Girls Club Spread the Word! Follow us on Twitter @InovaHealth and on the Inova FOR YOUR Alexandria Hospital Facebook Page and retweet and share our message. APRIL 10 GIVING www.inova.org/spring2action

April 10, 2019

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During Spring2ACTion please donate to Community Lodgings and help disadvantaged kids enjoy a summer of learning, field trips, hot meals and fun!

Want to learn more about the Community Lodgings family learning centers and affordable and transitional housing? Join us for one of our free one hour Open Door tours! Learn about all the incredible services this organization provides as well as opportunities to volunteer. More information about Community Lodgings and Open Door tours is available at www.communitylodgings.org

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Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community for more than 25 years.

Your donation supports our programs and outreach activities, including scholarships for youth art camp, art instruction to inmates in the Alexandria Detention Center, and scholarships for graduating T.C. Williams high school students. Donate at www.spring2action.org/organizations/del-ray-artisans

Escape to the forest of Arden with a romantic and immersive production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Four charming couples swoon, banter, argue, and fall deeply in love against the background of an original, modern score.

April 4 - 27, 2019

The Lab at Convergence 1819 N. Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA

Tickets $20

www.bravespiritstheatre.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 33 you.She’s looking at And you might be the only person she knows who is willing to help. Last year, more than 10,000 children were involved in founded cases of abuse and neglect across Northern Virginia. We can prevent this.

At SCAN, we empower parents, professionals, and community members to protect children and prevent child abuse. Because for every child to be safe, every adult must take action.

We are incredibly grateful to the Mason Hirst Foundation and McEnearney Associates for their support of SCAN’s programs during Spring2ACTion on April 10th and all year long.

Donate online at spring2action.org/organizations/scan-of-northern-virginia

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NONPROFITS FROM | 26 John Adams Liberty's Promise dation Track & Field Booster Club Just Neighbors Literacy Council of Northern National Council For Adoption T.C. Williams Lacrosse Boosters Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Virginia Inc. Kathy Wilson Foundation Neighborhood Health Tenants and Workers United Living Legends of Alexandria Inquilinos Y Trabajadores Hopkins House Kelley Cares Foundation New Day Help Center Local Motion Project Unidos Hunger Free Alexandria Kids Soccer Fund New Hope Housing Maury Elementary School PTA Ten Thousand Villages of Alex- Inova Alexandria Hospital King Street Cats Northern Virginia Affordable Metropolitan School of the Arts Housing Alliance andria InspireLit K.I.Services, Inc. MetroStage Northern Virginia Family Service The Alexandria Kinderchoir Jane Franklin Dance Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden National Breast Center Foun- Northern Virginia Fine Arts The Campagna Center Jefferson-Houston PTA Association The Child & Family Network Nueva Vida (New Life) Centers OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, The Fund for Alexandria's Child and Falls Church The Men's Home Operation Paws for Homes The Smith Foundation Optimist Club of Alexandria The Spitfire Club Passion Foundation Inc. Through the Heart Partnership for a Healthier Titan Robotics (T.C. Williams Alexandria H.S.) PK Move Inc. Together We Bake & Perseverance Potomac Conservancy UpCycle Creative Reuse Center Potomac Crescent Waldorf Urban Alliance Passion School Velocity Bicycle Cooperative Prevention of Blindness Society Virginia Bronze of Metropolitan Washington Beth Mann Voices for Virginia's Children Aspiring Professional Ballerina QuinTango Inc. Vola Lawson Breast Cancer Rebuilding Together DC • Alex- Fund andria Volunteer Alexandria RunningBrooke Washington Metropolitan Phil- Saint Rita Catholic School harmonic Association (WMPA) Samuel Tucker Elementary PTA Washington Street UMC SCAN of Northern Virginia Washington Street UMC Pre- Scholarship Fund of Alexandria school Senior Services of Alexandria Wesley Housing Development Space of Her Own, Inc. (SOHO) Corporation of Northern St. Paul's Episcopal Church Virginia Tails High Inc. Wildlife Rescue League T.C. Williams Baseball Boosters, William Ramsay PTA are you made of? Inc. Yokid Yoga and Mindfulness What T. C. Williams Cross Country / Young Life Alexandria City We are a school unlike any other. The stage is our classroom, in which a world class performing arts education pairs perfectly with top-notch academics to provide endless opportunities for young artists in grades 7-12.

APPLY metropolitanarts.org/academy No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens ©2019 Glenn Cook Photography ©2019 Glenn Cook “of another.” - Charles Dickens WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 35 Times ARTS Living Zachary Levi is ready to fight sin in “Shazam!”

BY RICHARD ROEPER Marvel. Not the Marvel Captain OK, fine, so maybe this Marvel, a different Captain isn’t the first profile of Marvel – the one seen on Zachary Levi you’ve come the 1970s Saturday morning across lately, what with TV show also called “Shaz- the likable, media-friendly am!” actor (“Chuck,” “The Mar- “This character [was] velous Mrs. Maisel”) mak- originally called Captain ing the rounds to promote Marvel in a 1939 Fawcett “Shazam!” So let’s start off comic as kind of a Superman with a couple of unique an- ripoff of sorts,” Levi said. ecdotes from my time with “DC Comics sued them ... Levi recently. and wound up owning this 1. His air hockey game is character of Captain Mar- strong. vel, but then the trademark 2. His five-second im- lapsed and Marvel came personation of Brad Pitt at along and created their the end of “Seven” (“What’s Captain Marvel, so eventu- in the box!”) is also strong. ally [this character] became What do either of these Shazam.” factoids have to do with the Geez. Every superhero long-awaited, long-delayed, has such a complicated back live-action feature film de- COURTESY PHOTO story. but of a character who was Zachary Levi and Jack Dylan Grazer in ‘Shazam!’ Levi had a taste of the Captain Marvel before Cap- big-budget superhero uni- tain Marvel was Captain most of his life. He seems becomes known as Shazam! relatively lighthearted su- verse by playing Fandral in Marvel, was eventually re- ordinary at best in every Levi plays the title perhero movie. a couple of “Thor” movies, named Shazam! and could way and would seem to be character, who looks like a “You have this 14-year- but he was starting to feel become a member of the the least likely candidate grown-up, fully formed su- old-kid, and he’s a little that his dream of playing Justice League in DC Ex- in the world to become a perhero, but is just a kid on rough around the edges,” the lead in a comic book tended Universe movies to superhero – until a strange the inside. Levi said, “but he has a film was fading fast until follow? and miraculous series of I sat down for a chat with heart of gold. And boom! He “Shazam!” came along. Let’s start with the air events does just that. the 38-year-old Levi, who becomes this superhero, but “[My character] in hockey game. All of a sudden, Billy is taller than you might ex- he’s still 14 years old inside, ‘Thor,’ it was very, very cool “Shazam!” is the story is transformed into a tall, pect and handsomer in per- so the premise is basically to be accepted into that of 14-year-old Billy Batson handsome and muscular son than you might expect, ‘Big’ meets ‘Superman.’” world, playing this kind of (Asher Angel), a goodheart- man of about 35 who is clad and in the kind of shape In the comic book world, Errol Flynn, ladies’ man ed but cynical kid who has in a ridiculous red-and-gold you’d expect of someone Shazam has only been Lothario,” Levi said. “But been bouncing from one costume, has all kinds of su- who has recently starred in called Shazam since 2012. foster home to another for perpowers, and eventually a superhero movie – albeit a Before that, he was Captain SEE SHAZAM | 41 PETS HOMES CALENDAR Kitten season Tree house designs April events How to support your local shelters and How to approach building a tree house, Embark on a Hamilton tour, visit the Torpe- rescues during kitten influx | Page 36 according to the expert | Page 38 do Factory after hours and more | Page 40 36 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES PETS

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Find a bevy of activities and media on the brain, on peoples’ lives RIAGE FUNDRAISER As part of the release of the 1996 film, “Shine,” performances to enjoy this regional THE LATE SHIFT: ART ON THE Look towards the future and society at large, the documentary Spring2ACTion and in partnership with which is loosely based on the life of celebration in Alexandria. HORIZON with a night of new and innovative art aims to educate on how to navigate it the Alexandria Fire Department, the pianist David Helfgott. By contrast, Time: Noon to 5 p.m. and ideas. Meet up-and-coming talent more safely together. The screening Office of Historic Alexandria is raising Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 “Spring” Location: Torpedo Factory, 105 N. during Target Gallery’s opening for will be followed by a panel discussion money to restore the 1858 Friendship was an early work in the composer’s Union St. the 2019 Emerging Artists exhibition, with mental health experts Dr. Clifford Fire Company’s Prettyman fire hose repertoire, inspired by German poetry Information: torpedofactory.org featuring work by Kate Gorman, Kim Sussman, Dr. Michelle Mullaley and Dr. carriage, which was recently named and expanding on the composer’s early Sandara, Madeline A. Stratton and Erika Shilling. Attendance is free, but Virginia’s Top Endangered artifact. songs for voice and piano. APRIL 7 Sean Sweeney. RSVP is required for each attendee. Funds will go towards doing paint Time: 8 p.m. on April 6, 3 p.m. on April Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. analysis to restore the carriage to its 7 SPRING2ACTION KICK-OFF Location: Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Location: Fusion Academy Alexandria, original blue and gold hues. There will Location: Saturday at Schlesinger Con- DANCE-A-THON Dance is for Union St. 333 John Carlyle St. be vehicles on display, including a Civil cert Hall, Sunday at George Washington everyone. Come see what Local Motion Information: torpedofactory.org Information: www.fusionacademy. War-era steam pumper, as well as the Masonic Memorial Project is all about and join along for com/alexandria/ timbers from the three ships excavated Information: www.alexsym.org an all-day dance party and help raise from Robinson Terminal. $45,000 this Spring2ACTion. Come APRIL 13 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. on April 5, 10 a.m. to FIRST THURSDAY: HATS ALONG APRIL 6 to dance or just hang-out – whatever 4 p.m. on April 6 THE AVENUE This free, outdoor moves you. Great playlist, food, drinks, EASTER EGG HUNT WITH THE Location: 116 S. Quaker Lane street festival takes place in Del Ray PEACE, LOVE & DISCO BAR 50/50 raffle and photo booth. Your OLD TOWN BOUTIQUE DISTRICT and features live music, themed Information: shop.alexandriava.gov CRAWL Attend the third annual Del Local Motion Project Spring2ACTion Join the Old Town Boutique District for a activities and more. Participants are Ray Spring Bar Crawl, a 70s-themed donation receipt is your ticket into the morning of Easter fun. While little ones encouraged to bring twin bedding sets APRIL 5 charity fundraiser full of laughs, cock- party. are busy searching for a big Easter egg or women’s underwear for Friends of tails and raffles along Mount Vernon Time: All day hidden within each boutique, moms Guest House. Donations will be col- and dads can shop the beautiful selec- ‘(NO) COMFORT ZONE’ EXHIBIT Avenue. Tickets are $15 in advance Location: 2377 S. Dove St. lected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood and include beer, cocktail and food Information: www.localmotionproject. tion of spring clothing, shoes, jewelry, OPENING RECEPTION The “(No) Square, located at the intersection of specials at 13 Del Ray restaurants and org home decor, doggie toys and more. Re- Comfort Zone” exhibit will have an Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. bars, trolley transportation, 16-ounce ceive a raffle ticket with your purchases opening reception on April 5 and run Time: 6 p.m. cups for the first 250 people, free to be entered in a drawing to win fabu- through April 28. It reflects people, Location: Mount Vernon Avenue photo booth pictures and prizes for APRIL 10 lous items from local businesses. places and things that are in and/or Information: www.visitdelray.com best dressed person, best dressed Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. out of their comfort zone. In a comfort couple and best dressed group. The MEET THE AUTHOR: CARLA Location: Throughout Old Town CENTER FOR ALEXANDRIA’S zone, things feel familiar and people ticket price increases to $20 the day of MCCLAFFERTY Hooray for Books! Information: www.oldtownboutiquedis- CHILDREN FUNDRAISING GALA are at ease and in control. Outside the event. Proceeds benefit Rebuilding welcomes author Carla McClafferty to trict.com The Center for Alexandria’s Children is of a comfort zone, people face the Together Alexandria and the Del Ray the bookstore to present and sign her hosting its annual fundraising gala and unknown, the unfamiliar and the Flower Fund. new book, “Buried Lives: The Enslaved SPECIALTY TOUR: HAMILTON will award the Champion for Children uncertain. Time: 2 to 6 p.m. People of George Washington’s Mount BFF AND FRENEMIES Inspired by award to community philanthropists Time: Opening reception is from 7 to Location: Mount Vernon Avenue Vernon.” Join them for an illuminating the musical Hamilton, hear Washing- Tom and Magaly Hirst. The Hirsts have 9 p.m. Information: tinyurl.com/discodelray look at the complex relationships ton, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison and provided invaluable support for the Location: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, between George Washington and the Burr — alongside stories from enslaved center’s work coordinating the first re- 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. DEL RAY’S 2ND WALK OF AVE- enslaved people of Mount Vernon, and men and women working at the tavern, sponse to child abuse and neglect cas- Information: delrayartisans.org/ NUE POEMS Calling all poetry lovers. the history still being uncovered there. like Candas and Moses. Grapple with es, specialized learning and playgroup exhibits Starting at the Duncan Library meeting Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the realities of early America and how room, Renée Adams of Del Ray’s poetry Location: Hooray for Books!, 1555 these stories intertwined to start a new fence will lead a walk to some of the 64 King St. nation. Advance purchase of tickets poems she placed outside businesses Information: www.hooray4books.com is recommended; limited space is and other locations in Del Ray for April, available. poetry month. A list of the businesses APRIL 11 Time: 10 to 11 a.m. and poems from the Duncan Library is Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, also available. This event is free. 134 N. Royal St. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. BARKS, BREWS AND BITES Bring Information: shop.alexandriava.gov/ Location: Starting at Duncan Library, along a beloved four-legged best friend 2501 Commonwealth Ave. for Barks, Brews and Bites, featuring 2019 ARLANDRIA EGGSTRAVA- Information: 703-746-1705 pup-tinis and delicious doggie treats. GANZA The Arlandria Eggstravaganza While pooches mix and mingle to is back and better than ever. This year’s ALEXANDRIA TASTES OF meet new furry friends in the outdoor event features entertainment by the SPRING CHERRY BLOSSOM courtyard, happy hour cocktail specials Rainbow Rock Band, Uncle Devin, Kalin FOOD CRAWL Enjoy the warming and dinner options are available for Jones and more. The day also features air and the season’s first blooms with owners as well. This event occurs every plenty of food, activities and games for REGISTERREGISTER friends and build a culinary adventure Thursday, starting April 11. the whole family, including multiple egg on the first annual Alexandria Tastes of Time: 4 to 7 p.m. hunts for everyone from tots to teens Spring Cherry Blossom Food Crawl. Eat Location: Jackson 20, 480 King St. and adults. A petting zoo and health TODAY!TODAY! throughout Old Town on a self-guided Information: www.jackson20restau- services area are new additions to this food tour sampling diverse cuisine at rant.com year’s activities. These activities will join 5K walk/run and ½ mile kids dash some of Alexandria’s most popular the other favorites like the putt-putt for- restaurants. At check-in, grab tickets YOUR NEIGHBOR NEXT-DOOR: est, carnival game area and community April 14 2019, 8:00am along with a wristband and passport INTERCULTURAL COMMUNI- resource tent. and head out on a culinary crawl of Old CATION This presentation presents George Washington Middle School, Alexandria, VA Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Town. At each participating location, several themes from intercultural com- Location: Four Mile Conservatory www.researchautism.org/active-for-autism-5k show the wristband, and give them your munication to help people improve their ticket to enjoy delicious tastings. understanding of how messages vary SEE CALENDAR | 41 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 41

CALENDAR FROM | 40 find their way to freedom. SHAZAM FROM | 35 “Shazam!” are aware of Out,” was one of the best Time: 2 p.m. the existence of real-life and scariest horror movies Center, 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave. Location: Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Information: www.arlandriaeggstrava- Library, 4701 Seminary Road there wasn’t that much to characters such as Batman of this decade. ganza.com Information: alexlibraryva.org do. and Superman. “It’s a family movie, “To be honest, I thought “We reference all of that it’s a buddy movie ... but ASMA ELGOUACEM PRESENTS “WHERE IS FREEDOM?” Author APRIL 19 that might have been my in the movie,” Levi said. also, kind of dark,” Levi Asma Elgouacem has lived as a Muslim superhero card, that was “All of those movies might said. “It’s a PG-13 movie woman in Algeria, France and the 20TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG it, which was kind of a as well have been docu- for a reason ... and with United States. As part of All Alexandria HUNT AT LEE-FENDALL HOUSE Reads, she relates her experiences MUSEUM The Lee-Fendall House bummer because I really mentaries in this universe David coming from a hor- as both a world citizen and Muslim Museum & Garden’s Annual Easter Egg wanted to do more. That ... the Batman toys, etc., ror background ... it kinda woman. Hunt returns to Alexandria on Easter I’m 38 years old and they in this movie reflect real feels like a classic Amblin Time: 3 p.m. weekend. Once again, the museum’s Location: James M. Duncan Jr. Branch garden will be filled with hundreds of trusted me to be in a su- characters in this world.” type of movie.” Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. colorful toy-filled Easter eggs, including perhero franchise along- So does this mean Sha- Shazam literally takes Information: alexlibraryva.org two prize eggs. Other activities include side Batman and Wonder zam will find a place at the on the Seven Deadly Sins, games, crafts, temporary tattoos, re- Woman [is so great]. DCEU table with the big a storyline Levi, a man of APRIL 14 freshments and photos with the Easter Bunny. Every participating child will “I feel sorry, in a way, boys and girls? faith, found particularly receive an Easter Egg. Hunts are also for most of the other actors “I think so,” Levi said. intriguing. THE GRIT AND WIT OF WOMEN scheduled for April 20 and April 21 at who are cast as superhe- “But that’s way above my “As a spiritual person Mount Vernon Unitarian Church is 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. respectively. highlighting the history of the Suffragist Time: 3 p.m. roes, because I know deep pay grade. ... Shazam is a [when I read the script], I movement as well as the importance of Location: Lee-Fendall House Museum down inside, they are so part of the Justice League was like ... ‘Wow, so I get honoring, memorializing and educating and Garden, 614 Oronoco St. future generations about the suffragists stoked, and they’re freak- in a lot of iterations of it to be a superhero, and I Information: www.leefendallhouse.org and the plans for the Suffragist Memori- ing out. Chris Evans must ... and I definitely think get to be a superhero who’s al. The event will also, through costume be like, ‘I’m Captain Amer- if we’re blessed enough fighting sin, like literally and verse, bring to life the historic figure LYNN BOGGESS SOLO EXHIBI- of Dorothy Parker, the writer and satirist TION Lynn Boggess creates tactile ica!’ – but when you have to have more ‘Justice fighting the darkness of who was known as the wittiest woman landscapes made up of thick layers of to play Captain America, Leagues,’ Shazam would sin, that is so cool.’” oil paint. These landscapes capture of the 1920s. it’s a much more serious, be a part of that. It’s like “Seven,” I said, Time: 3 p.m. the rushing movement of water, snowy Location: Mount Vernon Unitarian hillsides, the rigidness of trees and brooding kind of deal. “But yeah, I would love without that whole thing Church, 1901 Windmill Lane the colors of every season. Boggess “On set, I got to play to do a team superhero that happens to Gwyneth Information: mvuc.brownpapertickets. titles his paintings the date they were every ounce of my ‘stoked- movie.” Paltrow. com created, giving the feeling of a moment forever captured in time. ness’ for getting this job.” For all the sight gags Which leads to Levi Time: Opening reception from 6:30 to Even though “Shazam!” and one-liners, “Shazam!” doing a pitch-perfect take APRIL 15 9 p.m. is several shades lighter has its violent, serious on Brad Pitt’s anguished Location: Principle Gallery, 208 King St. CAPE SCIENCE: DNA Dive into Information: www.principlegallery.com than the typical “Justice moments. The director is exclamation near the end DNA. Zooming deep into the cells in the League” fare, it takes place David F. Sandberg, whose of the film: “What’s in the human body, explore the importance in the DCEU. The kids in feature debut, “Lights box? What’s in the box!” of DNA and its role in genetics. This APRIL 20 hands-on experience involves examin- ing the DNA of unlikely materials and ADDING TO YOUR STORY: FROM learning the significance of DNA not GENEALOGIST TO FAMILY just for humans, but for all living things. HISTORIAN Ancestors are more than The event is for children ages six to 12. just a name, date of birth and date of Space limited to 25 participants. Please death. Come learn how to use historical SUMMER CAMP IS BETTER WITH FRIENDS pick up a ticket starting at 1:30 p.m. research techniques within Alexandria Time: 2 p.m. Library’s Local History/Special Collec- Location: 5005 Duke St. tions’ archive to give life to your family’s Information: alexlibraryva.org story. Whether a beginner or a genea- logical Sherlock Holmes, this workshop APRIL 16 will inspire people to search for clues in unconventional places. Time: 2 p.m. WINE 101 AT 108: SAUVIGNON Location: 717 Queen St. BLANC CLASS Whether a wine Information: alexlibraryva.org novice or a connoisseur, a Wine 101 class at 108 is the perfect way to learn WALKING WITH WASHING- more about wine. Learn the basics Explore important sites about one of the most popular white TON TOUR wines - Sauvignon Blanc. Come taste associated with George Washington five wines from various regions paired in his hometown of Alexandria. This with light fare and learn from owner guided walking tour of historic Old Town Lisa Katic, who has more than 20 years covers significant people and events of experience in the world of wine. in Washington’s life and in American Time: 7 to 9 p.m. history, with stops at Ramsay House, Location: Wine Gallery 108, 108 N. Market Square, Carlyle House, Wise’s Patrick St. Tavern, Duvall Tavern/Charles Lee Information: www.alturawinegourmet. House, Gadsby’s Tavern, Washington’s com/events townhouse, The Lord Fairfax House, the “Light-Horse” Harry Lee house and FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD Christ Church. The tour is free and no Presented by a ranger from the National reservations are required. YMCA ALEXANDRIA 703.838.8085 Park Service’s Civil War Defenses of Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Washington office, learn how enslaved Location: Alexandria Visitor Center, 221 REGISTER TODAY FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER people on the Underground Railroad King St. ymcadc.org/locations/ymca-alexandria/ used their knowledge of astronomy to Information: washingtonbirthday.com 42 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View No ease-y solution Opinion The controversy surrounding the home popularly called the Hugo Black house, previously owned by the late, famed Supreme Court justice, “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” is not as cut-and-dried as the supporters and detractors of the proposed - Thomas Jefferson renovation indicate. The conversation sits at the crossroad of significant, weighty ideas, of promises, precedent, preservation and gratitude. The home itself, located at 619 S. Lee St. in Old Town, has a storied history. Also referred to as the Vowell-Snowden-Black house, it dates back to 1800. The landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision that mandated desegregation of public schools was apparently decided when members of the court gathered around Justice Black’s kitchen table in the house. The house was later owned for years by renowned lawyer David Gins- berg, who worked for President Franklin Roosevelt during World War II and advised presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. At issue is a historic easement that Black obtained for the house 50 years ago. Historic easements are agreements with the Virginia state government to protect structures or, in this case, open space. Black’s easement was obtained through the Virginia Open Space Land Act of 1966. In exchange for agreeing to a set of conditions to preserve the open space of the property and limit changes that could be made to the existing building, Black in 1969 obtained a historic easement that resulted in significant tax savings for the property’s owners through the years. Your Views The property’s current owners are Nigel and Lori Morris, who are among the most respected and generous residents in our city’s long history of philanthropy. The Morrises were instrumental in founding ACT Former mayor defends his record for Alexandria, support numerous city nonprofits and have renovated To the editor: King Street Metro station to the BRAC several homes and buildings with the finest quality and care. The March 28 Alexandria Times of- building. These were 100% paid for by It’s difficult to imagine a family better suited to preserve a historic fered a letter from Bill Goff, “The solu- the DoD and are still in operation today; treasure than the Morrises. Any discussion regarding the current topic tion to a residential nightmare,” and his Initially deploying police personnel must begin with gratitude for what they have done and continue to do in criticism of the BRAC building in the stationed at intersections in and around Alexandria. city’s West End. Goff mistakenly iden- BRAC to facilitate traffic movement and Preservation of open space is sparking this controversy, as opponents tifies me as a proponent of the BRAC avoid gridlock; believe any renovation should not increase the square footage of the building and indicates that I somehow Enacting residential parking zones home. According to the city staff report, the proposed renovation would was involved in its location in Alexan- in nearby neighborhoods, which would decrease the property’s open space – the very thing the easement was dria. Nothing could be further from the eliminate the possibility of BRAC em- supposed to preserve – by 6 percent, from 32,012 square feet to 30,141 truth. ployees parking there and square feet. When Alexandria was identified as Successfully lobbying for state fund- Setting a precedent is probably the most concerning aspect of the the site for the BRAC building I was not ing for a high occupancy vehicle ramp proposal. It’s possible to argue that the renovation only encroaches a in office as mayor, nor was I on the city from I-395 to the Seminary Road inter- little bit on the current open space and that only one easement out of council. Indeed, the first I even heard change for HOV, vanpools and busses thousands is being altered. But that “it’s only one” argument is insuffi- about the BRAC building proposal was to reduce the single occupancy vehicle cient, since it could cause irreparable cracks in the state’s foundation of through reports in the newspapers. traffic that clogs our streets. historic easements once a new precedent is set. Perhaps Goff should take time to check I am proud of these accomplish- The final principle at stake is that of keeping promises, something facts. ments and the beneficial effects they that our city doesn’t have a great recent track record of. I was subsequently elected to council have had on reducing the impacts of We wonder, even at this late date just 10 days before the April 13 pub- in 2009 and served as vice mayor until the BRAC building. I also reiterate that I lic hearing on the issue, if compromise isn’t possible. Could the size of the 2012. Upon my election to council I was had nothing to do with the siting of the additions be scaled back? quite critical of the decision to site this BRAC building in Alexandria. However, Or, in the pursuit of fairness, if city council votes to allow the renova- building in the city’s West End and in I did play an active role in mitigating tion, perhaps the current owners should be required to pay a significant fact formed an ad hoc task force to ad- potential impacts and protecting resi- percentage of the taxes that were forgiven over the past 50 years because dress measures which might mitigate dential neighborhoods. of the easement. the building’s impacts on residential While Goff is certainly entitled to his When all factors are considered, we think the best decision in this dif- neighborhoods. Among the accomplish- opinion, he is not entitled to his own set ficult case would be to either deny any addition that subtracts from the ments of this task force were: of facts. Black property’s open space, or to require the taxpayers of Alexandria be Direct negotiation with the Depart- -Kerry J. Donley, compensated for the revenue lost through the years from the easement. ment of Defense for shuttles from the former mayor of Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM APRIL 4, 2019 | 43

Please protect the Justice The Business Plan Black house with Bill Reagan To the editor: The existing easement provides that Finding balance The future of the Vowell-Snowden- no outbuilding may be constructed unless Black house at 619 S. Lee St. is in jeop- it is in keeping with the historic charac- ardy. ter of the house. The Alexandria historic in our community Not only will proposed plans for ad- preservation community has scrutinized Our incredible city has so much time residents might worry that ditions and modifications nearly double the proposed buildings and asserts that going for it, and with the spotlight the pace of change is too fast, while the building footprint and dramatical- they are not in keeping with the historic on Amazon HQ2 and the Innova- newcomers wonder why certain ly change the historic character of the character of the house. The holder of the tion Campus, the whole world has changes weren’t made long ago. property, the preservation and protective easement, the Virginia Department of become more aware of Alexandria’s The passion surrounding all easement efforts of Supreme Court Justice Historic Resources, has indicated its pre- historic charm, prime location and these issues, from historic preser- Hugo Black, a prior owner of the prop- liminary approval of the changes. Howev- world-class workforce. That spot- vation to neighborhood planning, erty, would be dramatically undercut. er, the VDHR has been asked to reconsider light will become more intense as stems from the fact that we, as a Both threats set dangerous precedents that preliminary decision based on new we evolve into the old and historic community, care deeply about and for other properties in Alexandria, many information that has been brought to its version of Silicon Valley on the East have so much invested in our city. of which have easements based on what attention. Coast. But we will never achieve our poten- Black drew up. The property also is subject to the Our prized historic districts tial if we insist on pitting ourselves The house was built in 1800 by Thom- Alexandria Historic Preservation Ordi- require careful tinker- against one another as Vowell and remains one of the largest nance. At two hearings, on Dec. 19, 2018, ing to keep old things and ostracizing those single-family residential properties in the and Feb. 6, 2019, the historic preserva- pristine while a mod- who disagree with us. Old and Historic Alexandria District. The tion community provided the Alexandria ern world settles in We can choose to reject National Park Service’s Historic American Board of Architectural Review with com- and around them. That either-or thinking and Buildings Survey celebrates the house and pelling testimony opposing the proposed effort falls not only to embrace the shades of its protected open space, stating: changes based on the provisions of our city officials and staff gray that naturally oc- “The Vowell-Snowden-Black House, city ordinance. who set policies and cur with these kinds of certainly one of the outstanding exam- They also presented the BAR with make tough choices; issues. We each have a ples of the Federal ‘row’ type buildings in substantive arguments regarding the it also requires extra role to play in ensuring Alexandria, has fortunately been spared prior misguided decision of the VDHR. A effort from residents BILL REAGAN that Alexandria con- the fate of suffocation. By precept and ex- graduated suite of options was present- and business owners to follow tinues to be distinguished by its ample it stands flush with the street, but ed to offer the BAR and the applicant a sometimes complex and expensive attributes and amenities. with its extensive grounds and breathing range of compromise positions in the processes. While we may complain City staff and elected officials space preserved to this day.” event that the BAR did not fully agree about the extra steps, we also ap- work to balance sometimes-com- In addition, the Virginia Historic with the arguments of the preservation preciate the protected aesthetic of peting priorities, and the entire Landmarks Commission certified the community. our historic character. community should appreciate Black house and gardens as a “principal At the Feb. 6 meeting, the BAR, by a Alexandria is tightly packed, what a challenge it is to find the historical site … of State-wide and na- narrow 4 to 2 margin, rejected all of the and the proximity of residential to best solution in each situation. The tional significance” in large part because suggestions offered by the historic pres- commercial districts also requires most effective way that we, as citi- it was, for decades, the home of one of the ervation community and approved all of special consideration. Other cit- zens, play our important role is by nation’s most renowned justices. the modifications proposed by the appli- ies mimic Alexandria with their staying engaged and presenting Black specifically sought to protect the cant. Although the City of Alexandria is mixed-use town centers. Many of our cases logically and factually. house and the open space around it as a not charged with the enforcement of the us have the ability to live, work, We can do this while still respect- whole. In fact, he executed an easement easement on the Black house, the city shop and play within a short stroll. ing and carefully listening to our on the property to preserve in perpetuity definitely is obliged by ordinance – as At the same time, Alexandria’s neighbors and business owners on the open space, including both house and well as common sense – to consider it as density puts enormous pressure on the other side of an issue. While we grounds, as provided under the Virginia another important factor. zoning and land use decisions to try might not always get the exact out- Open Space Land Act of 1966. Nonetheless, the BAR chair explicitly to ensure that neighboring uses are come we were hoping for, our con- His easement was among the first stated that the BAR would not consider compatible and do not intrude on scientious and thoughtful efforts written specifically under that statute, the easement and furthermore insisted one another’s quality of life. make Alexandria a better place for and provided the foundation for many that historic preservation community The integrated nature of our its diversity of ideas and opinions. subsequent easements in the city. The speakers refrain even from mentioning community often brings together The city is special because we act prohibits the diversion of open space the easement. The BAR was subsequently stakeholders with differing view- are special, and we must work very acquired for that purpose unless five spe- reconstituted, and four of the seven prior points. Residents may fear that hard to keep it that way. Together. cific conditions are met. None of those members are no longer on the BAR. nearby businesses will bring noise conditions have been satisfied, and there and traffic, while retailers worry The writer is executive is apparently no intention to do so. SEE BLACK | 44 about attracting more customers to director of Alexandria’s Small remain profitable. Sometimes, even Business Development Center. The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers only and do not reflect business owners don’t want other The SBDC can be reached at the views, nor receive the endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. business types near theirs. Long- www. alexandriasbdc.org. 44 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES OUT OF THE ATTIC

Denise Dunbar Publisher & Editor The 1858 Prettyman fire hose reel carriage [email protected] This week’s column fea- a bright yellow. The carriage Missy Schrott Managing Editor tures the 1858 Prettyman wheels were reddish brown [email protected] fire hose reel carriage, a with an outer band of yellow representative of the for- and yellow ray-shaped de- Margaret Stevens Sales Director ward-thinking adaptation tails that narrowed as they [email protected] of technology that Alexan- extended outward from the dria showed in the 19th cen- hub. Patrice V. Culligan Publisher Emerita tury. Today, it badly needs The carriage was re- [email protected] restoration, and technology painted many times over the will be used to help us un- years, but that finish has derstand what it looked like been failing for decades now. EDITORIAL originally. While the wood and iron Cody Mello-Klein Long fire hoses were a components are sound and Reporter & Photographer technological innovation in dry, much of the paint has [email protected] 19th-century firefighting. cracked, peeled and fallen PHOTO/OFFICE OF HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA Hannah Himes Alexandria’s fire companies off. The conservation plan Intern adopted the technology rela- 1858 carriage was built in colorful. Historic paint anal- calls for a complete docu- [email protected] tively early, buying their first Alexandria by Robert Pret- ysis has determined the car- mentation of all paint layers hoses in the 1830s. The hos- tyman, a carriagemaker and riage’s suspension, steering on each component before ADVERTISING es replaced bucket brigades, member of Friendship Fire and chassis were finished the vehicle is painted to pre- Deb Riley supplying fire engines with company. with a Prussian blue primer, serve the wood and what re- [email protected] a steady source of water from It is probably the only topped with three layers of mains of its original colors. Marty DeVine wells and cisterns more effi- hose reel carriage made in high gloss in darker blue. To contribute to the car- [email protected] ciently. Alexandria. The carriage was Analysis has also deter- riage’s restoration, please go Margaret Stevens Hose carriages that could fitted with two large bells to mined the foliage motifs to this site: www.spring2ac- [email protected] carry a reel of up to 600 feet sound the alarm as the vehi- decorating each side of the tion.org/organizations/his- of hose were produced. One cle bounced through Alexan- reel were gold leaf. The bell toric-alexandria-museums. Patrice V. Culligan 100-foot hose could deliver dria’s streets. The total cost springs and sides of the reel [email protected] more water faster than 60 of the vehicle was $550. drum were black. The wood Out of the Attic is Tina Franco men working together in a The Prettyman hose car- wheel edging the reel drum provided by the Office of Office Administrator bucket brigade could. The riage was originally quite and its spokes were painted Historic Alexandria. [email protected]

ART DIRECTOR BLACK FROM | 43 city manager and staff regard- deterioration of the historic temptation to allow ill-advised Aleksandra (Sasha) ing responsible stewardship of fabric of our storied city. modifications and additions Kochurova The historic preservation our historic city from loss or The City of Alexandria, that would further erode the [email protected] community is now appealing deterioration of its remaining events that occurred here and historic character of the city the decision of the BAR to city historic fabric. HARC is asking its citizens have played a piv- and also enforce our critical CONTRIBUTORS council. city council to reject the pro- otal role in the history of our preservation easements. Mara Benner The Historic Alexandria posed modifications to this nation. Too much of the his- -Danny Smith and Elizabeth Alexa Epitropoulos Resources Commission is ap- historic property so it will not toric fabric of our town has McCall, co-chairs Kim Gilliam pointed by city council to ad- become another victim of the been lost. We must, as a com- Historic Alexandria Elizabeth Holm Louise Krafft vise and support them, the “death by a thousand cuts” munity, resist the omnipresent Resources Commission Jim McElhatton Dr. Vivek Sinha Jordan Wright Weekly Poll

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POETRY FROM | 15 thing new to read. … It’s nice with the community. The goal that she sees as an im- is what I’m all about at this to have some regular contact walk will begin at Duncan Li- portant one.” phase in my life,” Adams said. young woman who decided to with poetry. It’s good for the brary Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Adams will host a 10-year “Sometimes I’ll just walk out move in with her boyfriend in soul.” Adams chooses person- celebration party for her fence there with the poems I’ve put Del Ray after seeing the fence. In 2015, Adams decided alized poems for each place in her garden on April 14. She up, with my coffee … and read “When I’m working on it, to stretch her love for poetry she stakes them, whether said all are welcome to enjoy it and I’ve read it a bajillion there are just so many times beyond the fence and to “po- she’s planting “Bleezers Ice food and drinks, poetry and times and it will just bring that people stop and talk and em-bomb” 25 public spaces Cream” by Jack Prelutsky in company. tears to my eyes again. This is I feel like I’ve learned. I’ve along Mount Vernon Avenue front of Dairy Godmother, “It really is nice to get po- what I just love about poetry.” talked for hours with people with printed poems for Na- “Stationary Bicycle” by Linda etry out in the world, which [email protected] that are outside my bubble,” tional Poetry Month in April. Pastan in front of the YMCA, Adams said. “This is kind of Adams said she came up with a Salvadoran poet’s work in this social thing for me that the idea while reading, when Spanish and English in front changes constantly.” certain poems reminded her of Los Tios or a haiku in front She met close friend Scott of different places in Del Ray. of Kaizen. Knudsen, a dog walker and “My brain has this ten- Pinned to the fence out- self-proclaimed “frustrated dency to just connect, con- side of Simpson Field, Adams poet,” through the fence – lit- nect, connect and I think it’s posted the poem “Out Beyond erally. partially what makes me love Ideas” by Jalal ad-Din Rumi, “You know that hole she poetry so much and also to be which she said resonated with cut in the fence for kids to what my friend calls the ‘po- her in relation to the congres- look through to the gar- etry matchmaker,’” Adams sional shooting in 2017. den?” Knudsen said. “I looked said. “It’s like there’s a poem “It’s a poem by Rumi,” Ad- through that and she was on and you just make the con- ams said. “‘Out beyond ideas the other side, and we started nection in your head to the / of wrongdoing and right- a conversation. I was intrigued place it would be nice for.” doing, / there is a field. / I’ll by the poetry fence and was This April marks Adams’ meet you there.’ And I was happy to get to know her.” third poem-bomb, and her like, ‘Oh, that’s perfect.’ … Kevin Ratcliff 540-295-5733 Knudsen said he and Ad- largest yet. About a week ago, this whole idea of come and ams became fast friends. she, Knudsen and another play ball and not have ideas of Ratcliff Concrete & Construction, Inc. “I’ve been a regular visitor friend staked 64 laminated what’s political.” A family foundation Since 1948 … and it’s been nice to see the poems in front of restaurants, Some businesses took fence grow, but I’ve always stores, churches and dog so well to the poems, they Specializing in all types of concrete, brick and block. loved it just for the poetry,” parks in Del Ray. This week- asked Adams to keep them Knudsen said. “She really cu- end, Adams plans to lead a displayed and replenish them Class A General Contractors 14224 US Ford Rd. rates that poetry fence really poetry walk down Mount Ver- year-round. Licensed/Insured Fredericksburg, VA 22407 well. There’s always some- non Avenue to share her work “She posts whatever she feels like posting,” Del Ray The Café owner Margaret Janows- poem ky said. “We don’t edit what posted she brings, and we don’t know in front when she’s coming to change of Al’s it out, and our customers love Steak it.” House is one of Beyond her fence and po- the 64 ems along Mount Vernon poems Avenue, Adams continues to Renée infuse poetry into the com- Adams munity with different proj- has ects, including a mini poetry posted fence at Duncan Library and in front a gumball poetry machine at of busi- St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub. nesses around “[She] encourage[s] a lot Del of community participation, Ray in and kind of a bonding over the honor of interest in language, which I National think is a good thing. A lot of Poetry people have dropped poetry,” Month. Palincsar said. “It’s a pleasure

PHOTO/ to know that someone is will- MISSY ing to work that hard and that SCHROTT well for the community for a 46 | APRIL 4, 2019 ALEXANDRIA TIMES DEATH NOTICES Weekly Words FLORENCE ALBAUGH (95), of Alexandria, March 31, 2019 JACKLYN L. BATES (55), of Alexandria, March 27, 2019 LINDA L. BATES, of Alexandria, March 21, 2019 PLACIDO “TED” BONANNO (98), of Alexandria, March 17, 2019 BARBARA L. CARTER (68), of Alexandria, March 24, 2019 ANN M. GALLAGHER (96), of Alexandria, March 25, 2019 LIDIA GOMEZ (91), of Alexandria, March 25, 2019 GARY U. GRETTER (78), of Alexandria, March 29, 2019 NOLAND N. HOGAN (59), of Alexandria, March 26, 2019 RONALD E. HOVERTER (57), formerly of Alexandria, March 24, 2019 SHARON M. MITCHELL (67), of Alexandria, March 10, 2019 GREGORY B. NUCCI (63), of Alexandria, March 25, 2019 TRUDY W. PEARSON (76), of Alexandria, Feb. 5, 2019 JENNIFER M. PORTER (70), of Alexandria, March 25, 2019 YVONNE POWELL (90), of Alexandria, March 28, 2019 TRACEY B. PRICE (47), of Alexandria, March 24, 2019 HELGA B. ROLLINS (80), of Alexandria, March 28, 2019 PAULA S. VICKERS (72), of Alexandria, March 27, 2019

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