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By Ken Moore “In the 102-year history of the McLean The Connection Citizens Association, few issues have driven neighborhood anger like the proposed lo- he Planning Commission has de- cation of the 90-bed Sunrise Assisted Liv- ferred Sunrise’s proposed appli- ing facility at the corner of Kirby and Tcation to build an assisted liv- Westmoreland roads in McLean. After study- ing facility at the corner of Kirby and ing the proposal for almost two years, MCA Westmoreland in McLean this September. voted to oppose the multiple zoning adjust- About 40 residents who attended the ments that Sunrise needs to build on this McLean Citizens Association meeting on lot,” said MCA president Jeff Barnett. Wednesday, July 8, applauded when the Sunrise Development Inc. seeks a Medi- board voted unanimously to oppose cal Care Facility Special Exception permit Sunrise’s proposed assisted living facility. to construct and operate an assisted living “In 15 years, I’ve never seen so much op- facility at 1988 Kirby Road, at the intersec- position in any case,” said Mark Zetts, chair- tion of Kirby Road and Westmoreland man of MCA’s planning and zoning commit- Street. tee. “We’ve been inundated with emails.” Homeowners associations, including Sunrise’s corporate headquarters are in L’Ambiance of McLean, Mayfair of McLean, McLean, and the company operates more Autumn Chase, Foxhall Road, and civic as- than 300 Sunrise Senior Living communi- sociations El Nido, Marlborough-Nantucket ties in the U.S., Canada and the United King- and Franklin Area Civic Association all op- dom, according to its website. pose the application, according to MCA The facility would have a maximum of draft documents. 73 units and 90 beds, according to MCA “Given the mass it represents, we believe documents, in a 40,309-square-foot build- Photo by Ken Moore/The Connection it should be on a full five-acre site,” said ing. Approximately 90 employees would Numerous McLean homeowners and civic associations have opposed a Zetts. work at the facility, although a maximum special exception to build an assisted living facility at the corner of The Planning Commission was scheduled of 25 employees would be on the site at Kirby Road and Westmoreland Street. The Planning Commission has to hear public feedback on the application any time, according to the documents. scheduled a public hearing on the proposal for Thursday, July 28. on July 28. Decision regarding expansion of Right of Way to Education? Falls Church City school that operates on
By Ken Moore county land expected this week. The Connection
alls Church Mayor David Tarter F crossed county and McLean borders to advocate for the expansion of Mount Daniel Elementary School, a school he called “a cornerstone of our small com- munity.” “We take pride in our school system,” said Tarter. “This is of critical importance to our city.” But to get to Mount Daniel requires trips on McLean streets, including North Oak, a Fairfax county street not easily navigated by school buses. “There is simply not enough room on that street,” said Gayle Matthews, who lives on North Oak, a 26-foot-wide street. Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) More than 17 speakers testified for and against a Photos by Ken Moore/The Connection has operated Mount Daniel Elementary proposed expansion of Mount Daniel Elementary Mount Daniel is a Falls Church City Public School but School on a 7.31-acre property located in a School, The Planning Commission is scheduled to operates at 2328 North Oak Street, a Fairfax County residential neighborhood at 2328 North make its decision on Thursday, July 29. street. Oak Street since 1952. The Falls Church school system seeks an sion because it was “excessive and incom- said Justin Castillo, chair of the Falls Church “I am here to say we are serious about expansion that would increase the square patible with the neighborhood.” City School Board. making sure we abide by our promises,” footage of the building from 44,118 square “It is a lot of intensity for this small site,” Castillo expressed ways Mount Daniel Castillo said. feet to 79,491 square feet; the expansion testified Mark Zetts, chair of MCA’s plan- hopes to alleviate concerns of the neighbor- “We know we must comply with our con- would allow the school to enroll up to 660 ning and zoning committee. hood, including having shuttles during ditions and we will continue to work with students. About 436 students are enrolled About 17 speakers testified Thursday, July nighttime events, keeping the number of our neighbors,” said Mayor Tarter. now and the school is above capacity. 22 before the Planning Commission, both nighttime events to 10 during the school More than four dozen advocates for the “Most of us can’t get comfortable with an for and against. year, helping plow the streets during snow expansion stayed past midnight to listen to expansion of this size,” testified David Falls Church City Public Schools have re- storms, ensuring that all Mount Daniel par- the Commission hearing. Wuehrmann, who lives on North Oak. located kindergarten students and hope the ents know the impact the school has on the The Planning Commission is scheduled The McLean Citizens Association Board expansion would allow it to operate the neighborhood, and more. The school sys- to make its recommendation to the Board of Directors adopted a resolution in 2015 school for its first and second graders. tem reduced its original plans to expand the of Supervisors with its vote on Thursday, and this year opposing the potential expan- “We work hard to be good neighbors,” school so it could enroll up to 792 students. July 29. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ July 27 - August 2, 2016 ❖ 3 News
Photos by Victoria Ross During an interfaith and civil rights roundtable discussion hosted by Sen. Timothy M. Kaine (D-VA) listens to student Hidayah Martinez Jaka, Sen. Timothy M. Kaine (D-VA) at the All Dulles Area Muslims Society who talked about her personal experiences with intolerance and preju- (ADAMS) Phillip Thompson of Fairfax, chair of the Northern Virginia dice towards Muslims, during a roundtable discussion Kaine hosted with NAACP, talks about Black Lives Matters and says he is deeply troubled by leaders of the Northern Virginia interfaith and civil rights communities the recent spate of police-related violence. Johnson is seated next to on Thursday, July 21 at the All Dulles Area Muslims Society (ADAMS) Faateha Syed (left), a 13-year-old ADAMS member and Joan Bell-Haynes Center. (right), pastor of United Christian Parish in Reston. Senator Tim Kaine spends last day before The Virginia Way VP pick showing why Virginia matters.
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o one knew it at the time, but Sen. Timothy M. Kaine’s (D- NVa.) public appearances mod erating roundtables in North- ern Virginia last Thursday, July 21 would be his last day of relative political anonym- ity before being catapulted to political prominence 24 hours later as Hillary Clinton’s pick for her vicepresidential run- ning mate. Trailed throughout the day by a phalanx of political reporters, Kaine remained re- laxed, composed and engaged (but never boring) during his two events. While the first event – a roundtable dis- cussion on immigration in Arlington - was closed to the media, the second event on religious freedom and civil rights held at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society in Ster- Mohsin Alikhan, president of the ling was open to the press, and dozens of McLean Islamic Center, talks to a reporters, representing nearly every promi- Sen. Timothy M. Kaine (D-Va.) receives a warm welcome from Sanober reporter after an interfaith nent media outlet, planted themselves in Yacoob (left), an executive staff member of the All Dulles Area Muslims roundtable forum hosted by Sen. one of the conference rooms at the center, Society Center, and Syed G. Moktadir (center), president of the society, Timothy M. Kaine (D-Va.) at the All setting up cameras, adjusting boom micro- as he enters the center to host a roundtable forum with leaders of the Dulles Area Muslim Society center phones, juggling tripods and waiting. Northern Virginia interfaith and civil rights communities on Thursday, on Thursday, July 21. During the “Why don’t they talk to us?” asked 13- July 21. forum, Alikhan asked Kaine year-old Faateha Syed, a young Muslim whether he would still visit the woman from Reston, who seemed baffled day. – two of Trump’s policy promises – Kaine center when he’s vice president. as the media throng descended on Kaine as “He gave each of the panelists here a voice asked the group: “Do you want a trash-talk- Kaine, who had not yet been he entered the room. to talk about the issues confronting Mus- ing president or a bridge-building presi- tapped as Hillary Clinton’s running “They’re not here for us. They’re here for lims,” Moktadir said. “The ADAMS Center dent?” He noted that he and his Democratic mate, smiled and said that he him,” an older Muslim woman replied. has a history of openness, moderation and colleagues in the U.S. Senate “beat” a bill would visit “regardless of title.” “They want to know if Senator Kaine is go- civic engagement. Senator Kaine did a great that would have greatly tightened screen- ing to be our next vice president.” service highlighting the importance of tol- ing procedures on refugees from Syria and cent civilians and families seeking refuge Despite the intense media scrutiny and erance and religious freedom.” Iraq, essentially banning them from enter- in our country are fleeing the very violence political speculation swirling around Kaine, ing the U.S. and terror we saw in France and Lebanon roundtable participants said they were im- DURING THE FORUM at ADAMS, Kaine “So the refugees are our enemy now? We that they experience every day in Syria.” pressed by Kaine’s focus and genuine inter- took the opportunity to extol Clinton’s vir- shouldn’t tolerate intolerable prejudice,” In addition to discussing the plight of refu- est in them and their concerns. tues and assail Republican Presidential can- Kaine told the group. “The bottom line is gees, Kaine delved deep into the hot-but- Syed Moktadir, president of the ADAMS didate Donald Trump’s policies and preju- that it’s not easy to come into our country ton issues of police profiling and Black Lives center, said he appreciated Kaine’s willing- dices – without once saying Trump’s name. as a refugee, at all. But the notion of ‘no Matter. He noted the success Richmond had ness to spend time discussing issues and When discussing bans on Muslims enter- Syrian can ever come here’ is antithetical challenges moderate Muslims face every ing the United States and mass deportations to our values – especially when the inno- See Senator, Page 5 4 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ July 27 - August 2, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Senator Kaine Hosts Interfaith Forum
From Page 4 First Amendment and Freedom of Religion. He also showed his philosophical, thoughtful side, relating a with strategies like community policing rather than story about one question he often asked as a Jesuit zero-tolerance policies that surfaced after 9-11. missionary in Honduras. “I’ll tell you one little insight…One of the best “As human beings, we have an instinctive appre- things we did when I was Mayor of Richmond was ciation of diversity in nature. I would ask people ‘Do hire a police chief who had the idea of community you have a favorite flower? ‘And most people do have policing, who said "Let’s put offic- a favorite flower. Then I would ask ers on bicycles…let’s make them ‘Do you want every flower to be part of the community…" We don’t ”Senator Kaine did that flower?’ Of course not,” Kaine have to recreate the wheel, we said, smiling. “That would be bor- have the model.” a great service ing.” But unlike the famous real es- Although Kaine did not invite tate mogul on the other side of the highlighting the discussion of the VP buzz sur- political aisle, Kaine said, he be- importance of rounding him, several participants lieves our nation becomes greater noticed a sign behind where he by unity, not more division. tolerance and was seated that read: “What if “Do we pull together as a nation someone from your community or try to divide the nation? Virginia religious freedom.” became a national figure? In has some history with divisiveness, —Syed Moktadir, president of America anything is possible.” but when we started a change in Mohsin Alikhan, president of the Virginia and put [divisions] behind the ADAMS center McLean Islamic Center, asked us and started to let everybody be Kaine whether he would still visit around the table, we started doing really, really well. when he’s vice president. And that’s what’s at stake here in this election.” Kaine shook his head, and humbly answered “Of When Joan Bell-Haynes, pastor of the Reston course I’ll come…regardless of title.” United Christian Parish, asked Kaine what people in After the event, Kaine took media questions, but the room should do to help the country get past its deflected any speculation about his chances as Hillary racial and religious divisions, Kaine said he was sup- Clinton’s pick. He did tell the press pack, however, porting Hillary Clinton, and called her the kind that “I’m being considered because of Virginia. Vir- “bridge-builder” that we need. ginia matters.”
AT TIMES, Kaine gave mini history lessons on the
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Skip gives lessons too.
Skip cools off with a drink of water on a Kirk and Skip cooling off. hot and humid day. Best Golf Buddy
reports that Skip has become a fixture on the golf Local golf pro’s sidekick is range. It’s a perfect way for a dog that doesn’t like to be cooped up to spend his day. man’s best friend. Skip has developed quite a routine as Kirk’s side- kick and constant companion. Every morning and By Kevin O’Brien evening, Kirk takes Skip out for a run. During the The Connection day, while Kirk gives golf lessons, Skip does his own thing. At 11 o’clock, when the maintenance workers our years ago, local golf pro Kirk Lucas of eat lunch, Skip wanders over to hang around with McLean and his two young daughters them. “He’s figured out how to con some lunch out Fstrolled into Home Depot and walked out of people. So 11 o’clock, it’s, go con the maintenance with a new pet. It just so happened that the guys into giving me some lunch, which they happily SPCA, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to share with him,” Lucas said. To Skip’s delight, there Animals, was holding an event at the hardware store. are two maintenance dogs that Skip plays with. Af- They had brought some pets to Home Depot hoping ter lunch, Skip comes back to the range and will greet some shoppers might bring a pet home with them. everybody and just kind of hang out at the range Lucas adopted the dog, which is part beagle, part while we hit balls. It’s just sort of something that Cattle Dog, and named him Skip. They quickly he’s accustomed to, golf, so he doesn’t get in anyone’s formed a bond, with Skip accompanying Lucas pretty way,” Lucas said. Skip has acquired something of a much everywhere he goes, including to work, which fan club, with kids from the summer golf camp par- in Lucas’s case is a golf course. “He got acclimated ticularly fond of him. to people hitting golf balls and sort of the whole golf According to Lucas, “On the days where he doesn’t lifestyle, and then he started going everywhere with come to the course, he’s very unhappy. He just loves me. So, if I go to Home Depot, I’ll take him. Or if I go it.” And it sounds as if the golfers miss Skip when he to Tractor Supply, I’ll take him – all the places where isn’t around almost as much as Skip misses being dogs are somewhat welcomed. And I just never put part of the action. him on a leash. I never needed to,” Lucas said. Lucas Skip shakes Kirk’s hand.
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ July 27 - August 2, 2016 ❖ 7 Connection Pet ConnectionFamilies Lily Stowell: Age 14, Austra- There is some lian Shepherd, Great Falls dispute as to A retired agility champion, if whether Honey Lily could talk, mom, Kathy has had run-ins Stowell, thinks she would with badgers or likely ask, “Why won’t you raccoons, but Ginger McNair: let me use the toilet, so I for sure there Age 11, Plott Hound/ don’t have to go outside?” have been two Boxer Mix, Reston Screen Grab from Doug McNair’s video. big fights. A One of Ginger’s best Ginger and fawn playing together. young Honey adventures was prevailed in the getting to play with a first. But it was wild fawn who wan- her brother, dered into his yard. Buddy-the- Fast thinking dad, beagle who Doug McNair, cap- Teddy Beekman: Age 13, Honey Emami: took credit, tured their exchange Coton De’ Tulear, Great Falls Age 11, Boston Terrier, bringing the on video. https:// Teddy volunteers with Great Falls trophy to mom www.youtube.com/ Fairfax Pets on Wheels; and dad. If she watch?v=18VAGzOL8sk visiting a local adult Max Saunders: Age 11, could voice her daycare center and a local Boxer, Great Falls regret, mom, senior living facility several Max enjoys riding in Karen Emami, times a month. Given his the car and his daily thinks it would wonderful life, he doesn’t trips with his dad to be that she likely have many regrets, Starbucks and Great didn’t kill the but he would have enjoyed Dogs in Great Falls. badger that got having a four-legged sibling, Mom, Danielle away. Senior Dogs: says mom, Karen Beekman. Saunders, says that if he could voice his biggest regret, it likely would be that the Untold Stories family got a puppy last year. By Joan Brady
ike many geriatrics, senior dogs in Pet Adoption Pet adoption resource: our area are illness survivors and Fairfax County Animal Shelter: http:// living with a range of conditions www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/ L Friends of Homeless Animals: including arthritis, hip dysplasia http://foha.org/ and chronic back pain. But nothing keeps Petfinder: https://www.petfinder.com/ Max Kennedy: Age 12, them from enjoying their people, traveling, Learn more about volunteering with your pet: Sasha Marusin: Age 14, Huskey, Reston taking walks, napping and eating as many http://www.fairfaxpetsonwheels.org/ Border Collie, Great Falls Max won the heart of snacks as are made available. Sasha likes to hike with his foster mom, Tallie Cancer survi- While primary canine focus is limited to the family, when she Kennedy, and never vor, Buddy, has what goes on in their own backyards, some leashes!), we all want to run free.” Daisy isn’t napping. Mom, left. Despite his love no regrets. He are paying attention to the election. And, If Gilbert wants both candidates to do a bet- Robin Marusin, says that of the beach, creeks lives a happy able to talk, they would offer some advice ter job of getting along, “I accept and love if Sasha could talk, she and ponds, he hates life with his to the presidential candidates. everyone. You should find a way to do the would likely say her baths. A picky eater, sister, Honey Sasha Marusin is concerned about the same.” biggest regret was not Max will only eat if his Emami. Some environment, “Pay attention to climate And, quoting Senator Ted Cruz, Buddy having puppies. food includes a top- words have to change, it’s important for animals and hu- Emami offers advice to voters for Novem- ping of cheese. be spelled in mans.” Max Kennedy has an opinion about ber, “Vote your conscience.” front of Buddy, Trump’s proposed wall, “No walls (or lest his expec- tations get raised, includ- ing any refer- Penny Hargroves: Age 12, ence to his Daisy Gilbert: Age 10, Dachshund, Great Falls favorite, Great Fred and Hank Brady: 14 and 12, respectively, Beagles, Yellow Lab, Great Falls Penny has two, two- Falls p-a-r-k. Great Falls. Fred and Hank have both visited all 48 of the Beloved by her young legged sisters who Living up to his contiguous U.S. states. Now super- two-legged siblings, adore her. When name, he is seniors, they spend more time sleep- Daisy does all kinds of the girls were apparently a ing than awake. Given their druthers, tricks for them. She little, mom, Cindy great buddy. they would prefer to spend every rolls-over, gives hugs Hargroves, would waking moment eating. and balances a treat send Penny to on her nose. She wake up the especially loves going youngest by Buddy Emami: Age 11, Beagle, to West Virginia where licking her face. Great Falls she gets to play with The girls taught her biological sister. Penny to fetch a tissue for them when they sneeze. Her biggest adventure was when she crossed the stepping-stones at Difficult Run.
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ome of our nation’s security forces re- ceive no benefits upon retirement— K- Foster Fur Life S9s. Twenty-eight retired K-9s are pa- tients of McLean based 501c not for f you want to hang out with euthanized in high-kill, over- profit Paws of Honor, which pays 100 percent a furry friend, but cannot crowded shelters in Mississippi of its retired K-9s’ veterinary expenses. Paws of I commit yourself full-time, and other states in the South. Honor opened six months ago, and according consider fostering a baby in In only a year, WTAR has saved to the organization’s founder and president, need of a loving transition to more than 900 dogs and kittens. Bod Youngblood, Paws of Honor expects to their fur-ever home. WTAR has a two-week foster serve 60 to 80 dogs by the end of the year. If you can spare some love, I program, which gives the pup- “We believe these pets should be taken care can tell you first-hand, it will be pies and kittens enough time to of and not just discarded at the end of their Photos by Danielle Grae/The Connection one of the most fulfilling experi- acclimate to being loved and service life. I mean, they’ve been jumping out Retired Explosives Detection K-9 Buddy and his ences you can have. It has in- feel secure enough to go to their of planes, they’ve gone to Afghanistan. They’re partner Detective David Orr of Loudon County spired my teen boys to spend permanent homes. It also helps tired, they’re sore, and they’re worn out” outside on a beautiful day. valuable summer hours volun- WTAR ensure the young ani- Youngblood said. teering to help with puppy in- mals are healthy and ready for Youngblood had the idea for Paws of Honor takes – getting the pups vacci- adoption. when he saw K-9s injured in the aftermath nated, fed, cleaned and ready to Fostering brings you in contact of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. go to their foster homes, until with generous-hearted animal- “They mostly came in with burnt paws. they are placed with their per- lovers, wonderful people who They had respiratory issues from the smoke manent adoptive parents. My open their hearts and homes to and the jet fuel. They hadn’t been sleeping younger son has even started an save an innocent life. You, in in two or three days,” Youngblood said. internship at a veterinarian hos- turn, get oodles of loving licks Human officers receive benefits for their pital with Dr. Adams of Great from the most adorable pups and entire lives, whereas K-9s receive no benefits Falls. This promises to be a life- kittens that make you forget your when their service is over. Without Paws of long passion. problems. What is not to love Honor, owners must choose to take on the We have fostered seven pup- about this experience? financial burden, give away their partner or pies with two local rescue orga- There are many ways you can euthanize it. nizations in the past year, and help these compassionate, ener- Youngblood estimated each retired K-9 we are going to do it over again, getic, amazing animal ambassa- costs on average $1000 per year in veteri- after Delta is adopted. When we dors: nary expenses. The K-9s live on average two fostered with Homeward Trails ❖ Volunteer/adopt - WTAR’s to three years after retirement. Animal Rescue in Arlington, we next adoption event is being K-9s participating in Paws of Honor have never had a pup for more than held at the Tyson’s Corner worked for the CIA, FBI, Pentagon, Secret Ser- 10 days. There is a waiting list Petsmart. vice, Homeland Security and state police of pre-screened potential adopt- ❖ Foster a puppy at the Sun- forces. ers, so these babies get adopted day, Aug. 7 event 11a.m.-noon. “They keep our soldiers safe,” Vice Presi- quickly. ❖ Donate – to help this wonder- dent of Paws of Honor and COO of Old Do- Closer to home, Wolf Trap ful local non-profit extend its help minion Animal Health Center Cassie Browne Animal Rescue is a nonprofit, to save more lives, please on Sat- said. Youngblood said retired K-9s at Paws of run by an amazing group of urday, Aug. 6 (noon-4p.m.) http:/ Honor have done multiple war tours, jumped young volunteers and headed /wolftrapanimalrescue.com/calen- out of planes and automobiles, parachuted by Dr. Amber Burton, whose dar/ and searched for explosives. mission is to save puppies and —Shaila Muralidhar One retired K-9 in the program is Buddy, kittens at risk of being Great Falls owned by his former partner, Detective for the Loudon County Sheriff Department David Orr. Orr worked as an Explosives Detection Canine Handler for Loudon County from May 2012 until Buddy retired in 2016 at six-and- Retired Explosives Detection K-9 Buddy proudly a-half years old due to seizures. displays his collar. “What [Paws of Honor does] is invaluable. I don’t know of any departments that actually cover and veterinarians. Paws of Honor is seeking dona- any medical expenses for K-9s when they retire. And tions. Without further donations, the organization that’s where Paws of Honor comes in to fill that void” may be forced to turn away retired K-9s. Paws of Orr said. Honor plans to hold fundraisers where the public Youngblood hopes Congress will extend health care will be able to meet some of the retired K-9s and see benefits to retired K-9s, but until then Paws of Honor them perform tricks. Tickets will be on sale in Au- needs to raise enough funds to care for its patients. gust. Paws of Honor also receives donations at Retired Explosives Detection K-9 Buddy proudly Paws of Honor is based in McLean in Old Domin- www.pawsofhonor.org and features photos and back- displays his collar. ion Animal Health Center, which has donated space ground stories on some of its K-9s. 10 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ July 27 - August 2, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Native Trees for McLean Neighborhoods
omeowners can improve the The program encourages homeowners to environment and contribute become actively engaged in the selection, Hto the health of their neigh- planting, and care of their trees. borhood by planting a native To join the program, homeowners must tree in their front yard this fall or next spring complete an application that can be found with the help of the McLean Trees Founda- online. Once an application is received, MTF tion. volunteers visit the homeowner’s property “Homeowners who plant trees enhance to discuss the program, review the prop- the character, quality, health and beauty of erty, and recommend native tree species and our community,” said Joyce Harris, Chair- planting locations. If the homeowner de- man of MTF. “Additionally, homeowners cides to participate in the program after the benefit economically from planting trees. consultation, a $50 fee is charged to help Trees increase property values by 10 to 15 supplement program costs. percent and reduce heating and cooling Homeowners who want to plant trees this costs. Homes with trees sell faster than fall in their front yard should submit appli- homes without trees.” cations prior to Friday, August 12. Applica- Homeowners can learn more about trees tions received after this date will be con- Photo contributed when they participate in the McLean Neigh- sidered for spring planting. Lynn Hall (left) plants a Serviceberry tree in her front yard with the help borhood Tree program, the first homeowner More information can be found on MTF’s of Brenda Frank and Janet Gale, volunteers for the McLean Trees Foun- tree-planting program in Fairfax County. website: www.mcleantreesfoundation.org. dation. Bulletin Board To have community events listed in McLean Woman’s Club the Connection, send to in good condition. Proceeds benefit connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. scholarships for women. Holds Wine-Tasting, The deadline for submissions is noon on [email protected]. 703-527- Friday. 4206. Kicks Off WEDNESDAY/JULY 27 ONGOING Volunteer Opportunities 55+. The Northern Virginia Long Term 50th Homes Tour Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Care Ombudsman Program The Woman’s Club of McLean held a festive Ave. East, Vienna. Learn how you can needs volunteer advocates for make a difference in your community residents in nursing homes and wine-tasting at Chain Bridge Cellars, in McLean, with ReServe, an innovative assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa on Wednesday, July 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. to pre- nonprofit that connects continuing Callahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711 view its 50th annual Holiday Homes Tour in De- professionals 55+ with part-time or email assignments in nonprofits and public [email protected]. cember. Club members and friends were joined The chairman and co-chairman of the agencies. Free. 202-469-3477. Also visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ by other supporters – local businesses that are McLean Woman’s Club’s Holiday Homes reserveinc.org. dfs/olderadultservices/ advertising in the tour’s guide booklet, stores that tour pose with the owners of Chain ltcombudsman/. Fairfax County needs volunteers to will be marketing the tour and vendors who have Bridge Cellars. From left: Michelle SATURDAY/AUG. 13 drive older adults to medical served in the related MarketPlace in the past. A Arcari, co-chairman of the tour; Doug Used Book Collection. 9 a.m.-1:30 appointments and wellness special guest at the wine-tasting was Paul House, co-owner of Chain Bridge Cel- p.m. SunTrust Bank, 515 Maple Ave. programs. For these and other East, Vienna. Sponsored by the volunteer opportunities, call 703- Kohlenberger, president of the Greater McLean lars; Kathryn Mackensen, chairman of AAUW McLean Branch. Also, bring 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit Chamber of Commerce. the tour; and Meg House, co-owner of your CDs, DVDs, software, children’s www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults The Holiday Homes Tour will take place on Thurs- Chain Bridge Cellars. book, records, and recent textbooks, and click on Volunteer Solutions. day, Dec. 1, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., exactly Photos by Laura Sheridan/Woman’s Club 50 years since the traditional event was conceived Faith Notes of by a Woman’s Club member to raise money for local charities and nonprofits. In more recent years, Faith Notes are for announcements and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. the tour has been accompanied by the MarketPlace, events in the faith community. Send to Free childcare for registered students. a fundraiser that features sales of gifts and holiday [email protected]. [email protected]. Deadline is Friday at noon. items, homemade goods, products of local vendors, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, a silent auction and refreshments. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road in McLean, holds tra- As is customary, this year’s event will provide a 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, ditional services every Sunday at 8:15 tour of four or five large, elegant houses in offers musical, educational, outreach and 10:15 a.m. www.stdunstans.net. and fellowship ministries in addition to McLean. Each home will be decorated for the holi- worship services, including an 8 a.m. Vienna Christian Healing days and will highlight family life. The worship service without music and a 10 Rooms are open every Saturday, 1-4 MarketPlace will be held concurrently at Trinity Store owners Doug and Meg House pour a.m. worship service with nursery care p.m., at 8200 Bell Lane. A team of Chris- United Methodist Church on Dolley Madison Bou- wine for tasting as visitors socialize and available during the summer. 703-759- tians is available to anyone requesting 2082. prayer. Free and open to the public. levard. read about wines. 703-698-9779 or Woman’s Club members have been working on The Jewish Social Services www.viennachristianhealingrooms.com. tour preparations since February, when they be- Fisher House and the McLean Symphony, as well as Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of support groups for those with emo- Chesterbrook United Methodist gan soliciting advertisements for the guide book- used for scholarships and education. tional, social, and physical challenges. Church is at 1711 Kirby Road, McLean. let/ticket. Additional efforts over the summer have Tickets (the booklets) will be available in early www.jssa.org/growth-learning. Worship service is at 11 a.m. 703-356- included selection of the homes, booklet/ticket October at local businesses, including Mesmeralda’s 7100 or www.ChesterbrookUMC.org. preparation, publicity arrangements and plans for Gifts of McLean, Karin’s Florist of Vienna and Great HAVEN of Northern Virginia of- fers a variety of free bereavement Emmanuel Lutheran Church, decoration. Dogs of Great Falls. Or they may be obtained at support groups, meeting on a weekly 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, is All proceeds will be donated to local charities and one of the homes on the tour. For more informa- basis. 703-941-7000 or holding Sunday evening worship service nonprofits, such as Share Inc., Alternative House, tion, visit www.mcleanwomansclub.org or call 703- www.havenofnova.org. in a less formal atmosphere and more the McLean Project for the Arts, Claude Moore Co- 556-0197. intimate setting to help you get ready —Laura Sheridan McLean Bible Church Fitness for the week ahead. Sundays, 6 p.m. lonial Farm, the McLean Volunteer Fire Department, Class at Body and Soul Fitness. Gain Communion offered. No childcare. 703- balance, energy and strength at 10 a.m. 938-2119 or www.elcvienna.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ July 27 - August 2, 2016 ❖ 11 News
Lead singer Nasri meets with an enthu- siastic crowd mid-song.
Photos by Melanie Pincus/The Connection Satisfaction performs at McLean Central Park. Frontman Chris LeGrand, who plays Mick Jagger in Satisfaction’s shows, founded the group in 2001. Tribute Bands Perform Photos by Caroline Watkins/The Connection in Alden Concert Series MAGIC! on Alden Theatre sponsors free the Tyson’s concerts at McLean Central Corner Plaza Park each Sunday in July By Melanie Pincus “It was worth it, even though The Connection it’s 100 degrees. I was deter- mined to come,” said Julie Fans of all ages enjoy cLean Central Park Salins-Kennedy, who came from free, laid-back concert by Mheld the Gaithersburg, Md. to see Satis- Madeleine Engel and Tessie Darroch of penultimate install- faction. “I love rock and roll, I McLean. ment of the Alden Theatre’s 2016 love to dance. It’s just fun to chart topping free summer concert series on Sun- me.” day. Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones Salins-Kennedy said she has band, MAGIC! tribute band, played for nearly two seen Satisfaction four times, hours as part of the “I Volunteer as and has been a fan of The Roll- By Caroline Watkins Tribute” themed series. ing Stones since she was a teen- The Connection Tom Culligan, who attended ager. the concert with his wife Eileen Some concertgoers said see- his past Friday, as the sun Culligan, said they enjoy at- ing tribute bands brings back went down, the Cana- tending community events like good memories. Tdian reggae fusion band the concert series. “It brings back the memories MAGIC! performed for “I think it’s really important of the music that we grew up free on the Tyson’s Corner Plaza. The because you have to live to- with in high school and college, band is most-famously known for gether, and I think it’s just a sign it brings back a lot of good their hit “Rude,” which charted at of support for the community memories. We enjoy listening to No.1 in several countries worldwide. and for each other to have ev- it,” Maura Young said. In addition to performing “Rude,” erybody come out,” he said. Next Sunday, Still Surfin’, a the band played a variety of other “You get old, young, all races. Beach Boys tribute band, will catchy island-inspired songs, such as It’s really a nice mix out here.” take the stage at McLean Cen- “Lay You Down Easy,” “Red Dress,” Residents of all ages weren’t afraid to bust a move. Satisfaction performed in the tral Park, concluding the five and “No Way No.” near-100 degree heat for a part series that has featured a Friday’s concert, just like the other concerts of the band member Mark Pelli took a few more photos with crowd located primarily in different tribute band each Sun- 2016 Summerfest Concert series, attracted a diverse pleading fans before exiting the stage. shady areas of the park. day in July. crowd. From little children to star-struck teenagers “The concert had great vibes and the band had to corporate employees stopping by for a happy hour great chemistry; they kept it entertaining and fun,” dance party, fans of all ages rocked out to reggae recent Langley High School graduate Matt tunes—despite the 90 degree weather. Reichenbach commented. “It was nice hearing reggae Throughout the night, the lead singer, Nasri, on a Friday night.” walked off stage and sang right in front of In addition to MAGIC!, the concert series promoted concertgoers in the front row. At one point, Nasri by 94.7 Fresh FM Radio has featured a plethora of momentarily took a fan’s phone, using the popular big-name artists over the summer, from Rachel Snapchat app to send a video of the band’s cover of Platten to Shawn Hook and Former American Idol Drake’s “Hotline Bling”. Contestants Lee DeWyze, Blake Lewis and The relaxed vibe of MAGIC!’s songs was effortlessly Constantine Maroulis. echoed through the band’s stage-presence. The crowd “It’s free, it’s close, it’s safe — I would definitely was charmed by the band’s friendly banter between recommend the concert series to other McLean resi- songs, and fans that stayed around post-concert were dents,” University of Virginia student Madeleine The crowd at McLean Central Park was concentrated rewarded with selfies with the band. Engel said. in shady areas during Satisfaction’s set. Many audi- Even when their security guard pointed at his Sorry you missed it? It’s not too late. Be sure to ence members moved toward the stage to dance as watch, eager to get the band members on a plane to catch acoustic singer Ingrid Michaelson perform next the evening progressed. Mexico City for their performance the following day, Friday at 7 p.m. on the Plaza!
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Send announcements to connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE: DAILY EUCHARIST: Deadline is Friday at noon for the follow- Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Weekdays ing week’s paper. Photos/artwork Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 AM Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM encouraged. 1:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Saturday, 8:30 AM All Are ONGOING 5312 North 10th Street, Welcome! Arlington, Virginia 22205 Cirque du Soleil “Kurious.” July 21 Parish Office: 703-528-6276 to Sept. 18. Tysons II, The Lerner Town Center, 8025 Galleria Drive, PARISH WEBSITE: Tysons Corner. $39-$170. 1-877-924- www.stannchurch.org 7783. cirquedusoleil.com/kurios. “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13. 7:30 p.m. Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road SW, Vienna. Production by the Vienna Youth Players $14. viennava.gov. To highlight your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-778-9422 Cindy Dibbs Exhibit. Aug. 1-31. Photo by Martin Girard/shootstudio.ca Costumes: Katie’s Coffe House, 760 Walker Philippe Guillotel 2014 Cirque du Soleil Road, Great Falls. Photographs from The Curiosistanians, Cirque du Soleil “Kurios,” at Tysons “Seasons.” 703-759-4673. George Holmes: Landscapes and II, The Lerner Town Center, 8025 Galleria Drive, July 21 Illustrations. July 1-31. The Frame to Sept. 18, 2016. Factory, 212 Dominion Road NE, SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR Vienna. [email protected]. products. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ 5736. Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. 703-281-2350 parks/farmersmarkets. Stand Up Paddleboarding. 2:30 Evenings on the Ellipse. 5:30-7 p.m. Weekly Storytime. Wednesday and p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Thursdays through Aug. 25. Fairfax Saturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, Hills St., Great Falls. Paddle a AUGUST County Government Center, 12000 7851 L Tysons Corner Center, beautiful section of the Potomac 8/10/2016...... 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Sundays. 4 p.m. Flame www.edimprovement.org. 571-213- rock act in the Washington D.C. area, Room, Vienna Volunteer Fire 3192. soon to be a national contender. 703-778-9431 Department, 400 Center St. S, Tai Chi Beginners’ Practice. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/Advertising Vienna. $10. www.vvfd.org/ Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. St. Luke’s concerts-on-the-green/. bingo.html. Catholic School Gymnasium, 7005 Still Surfin’. 5 p.m. McLean Central Great Falls Farmers Market. Georgetown Pike, McLean. Weekly Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 Walker Tai Chi practice. Group has met for Beach Boys tribute band. Part of the Road Great Falls. http:// over 20 years. Free. FreeTaiChi.org. Alden’s Sunday Summer Concerts. greatfallsfarmersmarket.org/ 703-759-9141. Free. aldentheatre.org. 703-790- “The Way I See It” Exhibit. Aug. 2- 0123. Oct. 1. Vienna Arts Society Gallery, FRIDAY/JULY 29 Big Splash Party. 1-3 p.m. Vienna 513 Maple Ave. W, Vienna. Reston Teen Park Takeover. 7-9 p.m. Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E, resident Bob Kaminski will showcase Meadow Lane Park, 400 Courthouse Vienna. A non-stop fun event for the his work in abstract and Road SW, Vienna. Tennis Court entire family. Includes giant water representational styles. Dodgeball at Meadow Lane Park. slides, slip n slides, sprinklers, ViennaArtsSociety. org. 703-319- Pop-up teen center fun for all moonbounces, water games, sno- 3971. registered Club Phoenix members, cones, music, and raffles. Free. 703- “On the Street” Photography those in grades 6-10. Participants 255-6360. Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2-Sept. must wear sneakers and be dropped Kayak Tour-Seneca to Riverbend. 7 3. Vienna Arts Society, 115 Pleasant off by a parent or guardian. Free. a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac St. NW, Vienna. Annual photography 703-255-5736. Hills St., Great Falls. This eight-mile show with judge Denise Silva. Meet river journey begins in the lazy the Artists Reception and Awards on SATURDAY/JULY 30 waters above the old Seneca Dam. Saturday, Aug. 6 from 4-6 p.m. 703- Dine and Create till 8. 5-8 p.m. 262 After this the pace quickens through 319-3971. M Cedar Lane, Vienna. Tweens and riffles and small rapids as we weave [email protected]. teens (ages 11-15) are invited to get through Seneca Breaks, then past McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.- creative with paint brushes and a Watkins Island, and finally round the noon. Fridays from May 6-Nov. 18. canvas and then enjoy dinner with bend to Riverbend. Previous kayaking Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge fellow artists. Pre-registration is experience is required. Kayaks Road, McLean. The market provides required. Register in person at the provided. 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