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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comNovember 19-25, 2014 online atMcLean www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ November 19-25, 2014 ❖ 1 2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ November 19-25, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Parisot Wins Republican Primary More than 1,400 area Republicans show up to vote.

By Reena Singh The Connection

ith Barbara Comstock filling in the 10th Congressional Wdistrict’s seat, two candi- dates are closing in on her current position. Democrat Kathleen Murphy and Repub- lican Craig Parisot, both now officially en- dorsed by their parties, are vying for the 34th House of Delegates seat via special election to be held Jan. 6, 2015. Parisot won the Republican Firehouse Pri- mary on Saturday at Colvin Run Elementary. Photos by Reena Singh/The Connection Voters lined up outside the school between Al Johnson, who lost the Republican primary on Saturday, talking to Craig Parisot, Republican candi- 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in their coats to decide voters outside the polls. date for delegate, talks to voters on the Republican candidate for office. outside Colvin Run Elementary on “We are very pleased with the enthusias- to be part of this community. And thank you victory on January 6, 2015,” said Fairfax Saturday. tic response of the republican party voters,” to those who came out to volunteer on our County Republican Committee executive said assistant chief election officer George behalf over the last week at the polls, knock director Joshua Baumgartener. issues for him include homeschooling as an Koklanaris during the first hour of the pri- on doors and make phone calls for our cam- Merridy Menna and her husband Bob option and beating Murphy in the election. mary. “We know whichever candidate wins, paign. I am incredibly humbled by your were among the hundreds that showed up “I always vote,” he said. “I’m going with we’re going to have a good representative outpouring of support.” to vote in the primary. Al Johnson.” in the election against the democrats.” Parisot did not comment about the elec- “I think I’d like someone who is a reli- Tom Milton, Vienna, said he still was not At the end of the primary, Parisot won tion after the results were announced. able, long-term resident who believes in dead set on a candidate as he waited out in against Al Johnson 821-594. “We stand fully behind Craig and his cam- what I do - individual liberty,” said Merridy, the cold to vote Saturday morning. “Congratulations to the voters for a great paign to succeed Barbara Comstock, and we Great Falls. “I’ve known Johnson for a long “I came to vote, because I always vote,” turnout Saturday,” said Johnson in an email. are confident that he will run an aggres- time. Johnson’s a traditionalist.” he said. “I never miss an election. I’m pretty “We are so thankful for your support and sive and effective campaign, resulting in David Bryant, Sterling, said the biggest surprised with the turnout here.”

Lauren, Sue, Gillian and Tim Anderson.

Photos contributed Lauren Anderson and guest speaker Rebecca Deeds. Josh Anderson Foundation Raises $35,000 other teens to suicide. The foundation is t its first fall fundraiser, the Josh ness education. Guest speakers Jack Anderson closed the event with a musical currently working with the Fairfax County AAnderson Foundation reached its Saunders, a senior at McLean High school, tribute dedicated to her brother Josh. Public School system and is supporting goal and raised $35,000. More and Rebecca Deeds, daughter of state Sen. The Josh Anderson Foundation was cre- programs in Loudoun County Public than 150 supporters gathered on Oct. 23 Creigh Deeds, shared their personal experi- ated in the aftermath of the death of Josh Schools and in the Patch American School at the Top of the Town restaurant in Ar- ences with mental health issues, both illu- Anderson in 2009 who took his own life. The in Stuttgart, Germany. For more informa- lington to celebrate the foundation’s ac- minating the need for mental health aware- foundation’s focus is to address the need of tion on the Josh Anderson Foundation complishments in mental health aware- ness and mental health care reform. Gillian mental health programs to prevent losing visit www.joshandersonfoundation.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ November 19-25, 2014 ❖ 3 People

Photo Contributed Photo Contributed Rob Havlovick was living in Northern Photo Contributed When Anne and Rob met at Photo Contributed Virginia too, sharing a house with friends William was 2 years old one of Rob’s parties, they had In 2001, Anne Lindvay was single and and throwing parties in hopes of meeting and living with his an instant connection and working and living in Northern Virginia. a great girl. biological family. began dating.

November is National Adoption Month. Here’s the story of how adop- tion created one family in Chantilly. To learn more about adopting through foster care in the D.C. Metro area, email the Metropolitan How Three Become One Washington Council of Governments at: [email protected]. — Joan Brady

Photo by Joan Brady By the time Anne and Rob were thinking about adoption, William was 13 and had been in foster care for about Photo Contributed four years. He had lived Photo © Phil Domenici William, now 5, was still in three foster homes. Photo Contributed In 2004, on a hot summer day, living with his biological He liked taking pictures, Rob was more comfortable with the idea of adopting an they tied the knot. family. drawing, ultimate older child and they both liked the idea of adopting a frisbee and dogs. local child out of foster care.

Photo by Joan Brady Photo by Joan Brady Beverly Howard of Fairfax Families4Kids, which When William moved in with the Havlovicks in Photo by Joan Brady does mentoring for foster children, with Will- June 2013, there definitely were rules, includ- “Anne was meant to be a mother. Her passion iam, Anne and Rob. Anne says that when they ing things like: brushing teeth, no cell phones for life and the enthusiasm she brings to every- met William, things just clicked. She and Rob in the bedroom and being respectful of others. thing she does keeps love and laughter to our both fell in love with William immediately. As But more important to them than the rules, house every day,” said Rob. for William, he had just one question: Did they Anne and Rob wanted a household filled with have a dog? unconditional love.

Photo by Joan Brady Photo by Joan Brady Surrounded by the love of his two parents, Anne says that “while Rob has always been a Photo by Joan Brady today, William has just two wishes for his kind and gentle person, parenting has June 2014, William’s adoption, attended by future: He would love to downhill ski in Colo- brought out the best in him.” family and friends, was finalized. rado and he still really, really wants a dog. 4 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ November 19-25, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Reducing Waste at Churchill Road Churchill Road Elementary con- tinues its “green” initiatives by promoting waste reduction. Under the direction of Principal Don Hutzel, Churchill Road compost team members sorted and pack- aged the foil-lined juice pouches and chip bags upcycled by Churchill Road families. The sixth graders, whose responsibilities normally include manning the Churchill Road compost team members Emilie Stoehr, compost table in the cafeteria, ea- Kevin Kaldes, Emma Kim and Daniel Cao sort through a gerly took on this additional waste pile of trash before packaging it for shipment to reduction task. The materials, TerraCycle.net. which will be mailed to Photos by Kim Moran TerraCycle.net, will be turned into new products, ranging from re- cycled park benches to upcycled backpacks. This generates income to sustain the school’s waste re- duction program.

Preparing items for upcycling is a dirty job. Churchill Road sixth graders Julia Reis, Paige Cowan, Suzanne Leaptrot and Heather Hughes happily helped Principal Don Hutzel clean up after packing more than 12 boxes of foil-lined wrappers for upcycling.

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Photos courtesy of Tysons Partnership Santa points his destination: Tysons Corner Metro Station. Santa and Silver Season Arrive at Tysons

anta Claus ditched his sleigh and Plaza, Hilton, Sheraton, Hilton Garden, traveled to Tysons by Silver Line Embassy Suites and Westin are all encour- SMetro. His Nov. 14, 10 a.m. arrival aging visitors to shop, eat, drink and spend at Tysons Corner Metro Station sig- the night. nals the start of the first wave of holiday “Santa knows if you’ve been bad or good, shopping in one of America’s premier retail so for goodness sake, do like Santa does: destinations. ditch your sleigh and ride the Silver rails to “Tis the Season to Ride Silver to Tysons” our exciting new downtown,” said Michael is a joint campaign by WMATA, Tysons Part- Caplin, president of Tysons Partnership – nership, and Tysons Corner Center to raise an association of business and civic leaders awareness of the new Silver Line Metro rail working together to double the size of service to Tysons. All across Tysons, hotels, Tysons and create a great new American restaurants, landlords and merchants are city. rolling out a silver carpet of welcome and Tysons Corner Mall will illuminate a 50’ offering “Silver Saturday” discounts to cus- holiday tree on Saturday, Nov. 29, and has tomers who present a Metro SmarTrip fare already opened a skating rink in the new card. “Silver Saturdays” will begin the first Tysons Plaza – northern Virginia’s challenge Saturday after Thanksgiving and continue to Rockefeller Center in NYC. “Holiday trav- through the end of the year. Carolers are elers can visit the White House holiday tree singing Silver Season jingles and Santa has and ride the Silver Line to the Tyson holi- set-up shop at the Tysons Corner Mall day tree,” said Caplin. Tysons Galleria, also through Christmas. located at the Tysons Corner Metro station, Every hotel in Tysons is offering Silver has its own glamorous holiday decorations Saturday room rate discounts of 5 percent and retail special events. to customers who show a Metro fare card. For more information, contact Tysons Courtyard Marriott, Ritz Carlton, Crowne Partnership: www.tysonspartnership.org.

Santa riding Silver Line train to Tysons Corner Center.

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Local Foundation Promotes Campus Safety, Discusses Commemorative Quilt The VTV Family Outreach Foundation, a Centreville-based national nonprofit campus safety advocacy organization, held their 2014 annual meeting last week- end at the Sheraton Reston Hotel. VTV was formed by the families of victims and survivors of the April 16, 2007 mass shooting tragedy at Virginia Tech. Betty Gurskis, Laura Fraser, Kris Young, Nancy Preston VTV members, volunteers and staff (missing-Karla Vernon) discuss a commemorative quilt joined with representatives of other or- made from remembrances of victims and survivors. ganizations formed after school and cam- Photos Contributed pus tragedies, including: Sandy Hook Promise, created after 2012’s mass shoot- ing at Sandy Hook Elementary School; the Rebels Project, formed by Columbine High School shooting survivors; and the Michael H. Minger Foundation, which fo- cuses on fire and life safety on campuses. Attendees gathered to discuss the work being done to create safer learning envi- ronments nationally. Attendees at the annual meeting also be- gan work on a commemorative quilt made from remembrances of victims and survi- vors. When completed, the quilt will in- clude an individual square for each of the 32 victims and survivors and each will be a personalized tribute to that individual. Or- Alan B. Davis, VTV’s executive director; Joe Samaha, ganized and led by Nancy Preston, owner Kendall Bielak and Helen Evans, both students at VTV’s president; Kathleen Bonistall, vice-chair of PEACE of the McLean Quilt Shop in McLean, the George Mason University, greeted members and OUTside Campus; S. Daniel Carter, director of VTV’s 32 quilt is intended to be displayed in the Vir- guests as they registered for the 2014 VTV Annual National Campus Safety Initiative (32 NCSI); and Mark A. ginia state capitol in Richmond. Meeting. Bonistall, chairman of PEACE OUTside Campus.

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TJ brass players include Nathan Sperry (Falls Church), Ryan Burns (Annandale), June Ge (Fairfax), David Harris (Alexandria) and Marie Anderson (McLean).

Photos by Michael McMorrow/The Connection And the Bands Played On

forward. Justin Heimbecker, USBands direc- Two local high tor, saw no reason not to proceed. Hours later under the still gray skies during the schools reach finals. break before finals began, he opined that “overall the event has been fantastic” and By Michael McMorrow “as for the band members, they are all The Connection champions.” Heimbecker explained the popularity of was absolutely thrilled with [my band competitions. “Yes; challenging other students’] efforts” in “very diffi- bands is exciting. However, the more im- “I cult conditions for a marching portant element involves each student com- band,” said Band Director Adam peting against himself or herself.” It is this Foreman of Thomas Jefferson High School latter part, he went on, that generates per- for Science and Technology in Alexandria. sonal satisfaction derived from doing the “I can’t say enough about how proud I best you can, striving to do better each time am of the students’ efforts throughout the and contributing to the band and your other day. It was by far the coldest, windiest, and band members. rainiest day they have had to perform in all Having students from a wide geographic year,” said Brian Bersh, band director of area isn’t a particular problem for TJ’s 95 Yorktown High School in Arlington. band members. “They choose to attend the USBands is an independent scholastic school. If any problem arises, it is usually service organization that manages a com- solved by the parents who are very support- petitive circuit for high school bands coast- ive of the band,” Foreman said. As an ex- to-coast. On a given weekend, the firm over- ample, he said “a big carpool system is in sees 125 events in 25 states involving 700 place.” bands with 70,000 student musicians. A certain group can be found hovering On the first of this month, a northeast around each band. They scurry about lift- regional competition was held in the Navy- ing and pushing whatever needs a lift or a Marine Stadium at Annapolis. A glance at push. Band directors are able to focus on license plates in the parking area reflected music and marching only because of this wide-spread interest from CN, DC, MD, NC, cadre called “band moms” and “band dads.” NJ, NY, PA, WV and VA. Barb Males of McLean, whose daughter at- Standing in the miserable weather and tends TJ, said: “Billie is very committed to hearing of a “wind warning” on the nearby her music. That is why I am here.” While Bay Bridge, any first-time observer would question whether the competition would go See Music, Page 9

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Photo by Michael McMorrow/The Connection The TJ band tunes up. Focus On Music

From Page 8 And the Winners Are ... speaking, she covered large mu- sical instruments with towels to The preliminaries involved 32 bands. Only 16 were invited to the Platinum shelter them from the rain. Regional Finals and both representa- Once the event concluded, Bersh tives of Northern Virginia were of Yorktown ventured a thought included. with respect to his band members. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (“Marching Memory of the day should be that Colonials”), located in Alexandria but “they performed their best show drawing many students from nearby dis- of the year despite the weather,” tricts, wound up in 2nd place and also and without any misplaced “regret won the award for music. Arlington’s Yorktown High School they didn’t perform well because (“Marching Patriots”) finished in 10th of the weather.” place.

Photo by Michael McMorrow/The Connection Barb Males helps out as a “band mom.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ November 19-25, 2014 ❖ 9 Opinion McLean

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Commentary Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm Protracted Legislative Session [email protected] By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum @MaryKimm State Delegate (D-36) Executive Vice President judges has made the flaws of the year to year. A report from Stan- like education by closing their Jerry Vernon he Virginia General As- current method painfully appar- dard and Poor’s Rating Services health coverage gaps and saving [email protected] Tsembly adjourned its ent. Since the legislature is in found that overall revenues in money on medical care and that Editor in Chief regular session in early session, albeit a special session, the top most income-tax-depen- savings in Virginia could amount Steven Mauren Managing Editor March this year and immediately the Governor is prevented from dent states like Virginia have to $161 million. While propo- Kemal Kurspahic went into special session that making judicial appointments. As grown only 5.25 percent since nents of Medicaid expansion Photography: while still continuing has become at the federal level, there is 2009 compared to 9.32 percent have contended that the program Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: the longest special session ever. gridlock as Republicans fight in 1980-1989 and 5.7 percent in would save states money, the evi- Laurence Foong, John Heinly The special session was needed among themselves as to who 1990-1999. dence is now available from its Production Manager: to complete work on the biennial should be appointed to the Virginia’s effort to balance its first year of implementation— Geovani Flores budget and to fill judicial vacan- bench. budget is made more difficult by Kentucky has saved $80 million, Special Assistant to the Publisher cies. While technically in special The necessity of revising a bud- what the Commonwealth Insti- Arkansas $89 million and Michi- Jeanne Theismann [email protected] session, we actually only meet as get soon after its passage reflects tute for Fiscal Analysis terms gan $100 million. Virginia would @TheismannMedia an assembled body a few days ev- what a report from Stateline “willful ignorance” to recognize save money by using federal ery couple of months. We passed terms “volatility” in income tax the positive impact expanding money to replace state-funded CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 a budget but have had to revise revenue that is disproportionally Medicaid would have on the healthcare programs. [email protected] it because of declining state rev- affected by economic booms and state’s budget. At a recent State- Virginia taxpayers are the losers enue. We considered expansion busts. The problem that Virginia wide Policy Summit I attended for the state not recognizing and of Medicaid services in what and other states are having is try- that the Institute sponsored, a dealing with its systemic budget some termed a “sham” session as ing to predict revenues with report “RX for an Ailing Virginia: challenges and for its bull- the majority party had indicated stock market fluctuations and Budget Savings in Expansion headedness in not expanding its its no-compromise opposition to other cyclical events that are hav- States Can Happen in Virginia” Medicaid program. Responsible closing the coverage gap. We ing a larger impact on incomes was released. The report con- leadership on the part of legisla- filled a number of judicial posi- especially for the wealthy caus- tends that 27 states and Wash- tors, not a protracted year-long tions although the drawn-out ing income taxes and capital ington, D.C. have freed up pre- legislative session, is needed for political process of selecting gains taxes to vary widely from cious resources for critical needs the Commonwealth.

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The Shepherd’s Center of click on Volunteer Solutions. call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit click on Volunteer Solutions. nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or Oakton-Vienna has an urgent need Meals on Wheels needs drivers in www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand The Hollin Hall Senior Center in visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ for volunteer drivers to take area seniors Chantilly, Clifton, McLean and Falls click on Volunteer Solutions. Alexandria needs a DJ to provide a olderadults and click on Volunteer So- to medical appointments and other ac- Church on Monday, Wednesday and Fairfax County needs volunteers to wide array of music from ballroom to lutions. tivities. Opportunities to volunteer for Friday. Substitute drivers needed drive older adults to medical appoint- line dancing, a Ballroom Dance Instruc- Korean Meals on Wheels needs other services are also available. No throughout the county. For these and ments and wellness programs; urgent tor and a volunteer with basic carpentry Korean-speaking volunteers to deliver long-term commitment and hours are other volunteer opportunities, call 703- need in Reston area. For these and other skills to build a “Little Free Library,” for mealsMonday, Wednesday and Friday flexible to fit your schedule. We hope 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit volunteer opportunities, call 703-324- people to donate and borrow books in Centreville, Reston and Annandale. you can help. Visit our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and 5406, TTY 711 or visit from. Center will provide plans and For these and other volunteer opportu- www.scov.org or contact the Volunteer click on Volunteer Solutions. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand materials. For these and other volunteer nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or Coordinator at 703-281-5086 or email The Wakefield Senior Center in click on Volunteer Solutions. opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults [email protected]. Annandale needs a Chair Exercise The Annandale Adult Day Health 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ and click on Volunteer Solutions. The Kingstowne Center for Ac- Instructor,Spanish-speaking interpret- Care Center in Annandale needs olderadults and click on Volunteer So- The Gum Springs Senior Center tive Adults in Alexandria needs a Van ers, an Experienced Canasta Player to Spanish-speaking social companions lutions. in Alexandria needs a Spanish teacher Driver to take participants on outings teach participants, and certified instruc- and a licensed hair stylist to wash, cut The Sully Senior Center in for a beginner’s class. For these and and an ESL Teacher. For these and other tors for classes in Ballroom Dance and and style hair for participants. For these Centreville needs a certified personal other volunteer opportunities, call 703- volunteer opportunities, call 703-324- Pilates. Volunteer instructor positions and other volunteer opportunities, call trainer twice a week, preferably with 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit 5406, TTY 711 or visit could lead to part-time employment. For 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit experience working with older adults. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand these and other volunteer opportunities, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and For these and other volunteer opportu- click on Volunteer Solutions.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ November 19-25, 2014 ❖ 11 A Colorful and Crazy Holiday Ride Holiday Entertainment and Gift Guide “A Kodachrome Christmas” lands on The Alden stage Dec. 19-21. The Artisans Ready for Holiday Season Photos by Reena Singh/The Connection he upcoming holidays will be made Shop supports T brighter this year by the hilarious, one- national and person show, “A Kodachrome Christmas,” at The Alden in McLean Dec. 19 through 21. Pat Hazell, a writer for NBC’s “Seinfeld” and the local artists. creator of “The Wonder Bread Years,” is the come- dic force behind this irreverent and hysterical holi- By Reena Singh day celebration. Audience members will enter the The Connection colorful world of cable-access television hostess Earlene Hoople, played by actor, Jay Byrd. The self- hannon Denny Price has proclaimed “Queen of Rural Media,” Hoople is busy seen her shop, The Arti- taping her Christmas special in front of a live au- Ssans, move three times in dience. Letters to Mrs. Claus, an outrageous fam- the last 25 years. ily slide show, fresh-baked snickerdoodles and a As a veteran of the holiday sea- Dress visit from the church handbell choir, all set the stage son, the shop co-owner has already for a picture-perfect, laugh-out-loud evening of begun filling the store with holi- Boutique theatre. The audience is in for a fun ride because day decor as well as gifts and stock- Earlene is dangerously close to “crafting” her way Photo by KennethGall ing stuffers of all price points. The Artisans co-owner, Shannon Denny Price, hangs up Sales associate Ramita Upreti models a Holly Yashi neck- Mae’s has moved two blocks to out of her mind and into their hearts this holiday Television hostess Earlene Hoople, Christmas trees, themed wreaths some of the new felt ornaments in the shop. lace and earring set on sale at The Artisans. Salona Village Shopping Center an upscale location season. played by actor, Jay Byrd, in "A and ornaments will all be available The show has a limited run Dec. 19-21. Show Kodachrome Christmas" to be presented for purchase. local and national artists and arti- as much as she loves to buy items mold for the gluten intolerant, are tisans will be participating in Small 1319 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA times are 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, on The Alden stage Dec. 19-21. “Jewelry is probably one of the sans that it is impossible to see ev- from it. She has been working at available. One jeweled menorah, Business Saturday on Nov. 29. Dec. 20, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. top selling items for the holidays,” erything just on the first lap around The Artisans for eight years. she said, already has been sold re- “We’ll probably be having a spe- 21. Tickets are $30 for the general public, $20 for Tickets are on sale now. For more information Denny Price said. the store. Whether a customer “I love this store,” she said. “I buy cently. cial that weekend,” she said. “We McLean tax district residents. The Alden is located or to purchase tickets online, In addition to the ornaments, looks low or high, everything from so much here.” Many of her items, she said, are usually promote one artist and Welcome to our at 1234 Ingleside Ave., inside the McLean Com- visit:www.aldentheatre.org or call 703-790-0123, jewelry and hand lotions, among bug brooches to screenprinted eye- She said the nicer, more expen- found during large craft fairs and have a special on those items. We’ll munity Center. TTY: 711. many other items, the shop also glasses holders can be found. sive jewelry and silk scarves always online wholesale shops year announce it on Facebook.” Caravan Trunk Show has a “man corner” where presents “We also do really well selling sell fast during the holidays. around. The Artisans is located at 1368 and stocking stuffers, like a moose our scarves,” she said. Denny Price was beginning to “I personally don’t like buying Chain Bridge Road, McLean, and is wine stopper or decorative socks, Some of the scarves and mittens hang the ornaments in the shop online, though, because I like to open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- Featuring Designers such as: December at the McLean can be found. are made from recycled sweaters, last week - some of which included touch and feel things,” she said. day through Saturday and noon to Idea by Barbara, Scaravelli, Daymor, “We know that men can be hard bringing some personality and a hedgehogs and mermaids. Addi- “It’s really nice to be able to talk to 5 p.m. on Sunday. More information Ursula and many, many more. to shop for,” said Denny Price. story to every piece. tionally, an array of Hanukkah the artist and ask them how they about the store can be found at Community Center The shop is so packed with high Sales associate Ramita Upreti items, like silver menorahs, neck- make things.” https://www.facebook.com/pages/ quality, curated items from both said she loves working in the shop laces and even a challah bread Just like previous years, The Ar- The-Artisans/119294704776694. You are invited he McLean Community Center is offering ❖ The Alden, Family Movies: “Frozen” To view enchanting collections Tthe following activities in December. Resi- (2013):Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Free. Reserva- of Mother of the Bride, dents of the Center’s tax district, Small Dis- tions are not required. State Gardens to Host Holiday Open House Mother of the Groom as well trict One-A Dranesville, are eligible for discounts The Alden, Professional Performance Series as gowns for Charity events, on fees. Unless otherwise indicated, all activities ❖ Pat Hazell’s “A Kodachrome Christ- will be held at the Center, which is located at 1234 mas”: Friday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 20, Great Falls business will have Christmas Proms, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Ingleside Avenue. 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. $30/$20 MCC dis- Debutants and Holiday ❖ 32nd Annual McLean Holiday Crafts trict residents. trees, themed wreaths and ornaments. festivities. Including all the Show: Friday-Sunday, Dec. 5-7; Friday, 11 a.m.-7 Winter Break Trip accessories. Above all, the p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 ❖ G-Force Gokarts: Monday, Dec. 29, 9:30 By Reena Singh they are perfect items for hostess p.m. Admission: Adults, $3; $1, ages 13 and un- a.m.-5 p.m. $75/$65 MCC district residents. The Connection gifts. epitome of good taste and der (Take $1 off with this ad). Good all 3 days. Activity No. 8405.214 Trip departs from and re- “We sold quite a few ornaments quality in every price range Old Firehouse Teen Center will host turns to OFTC, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. tate Gardens is more than already,” she said. “We also have with a flair for fresh fashions ❖ Ugly Sweater Party: Friday, Dec. 5, 7–10 Winter Break Trip plants, according to co- some really cute burlap sacks to ❖ S and a professional staff p.m.; $10/$5 OFTC member. For 7th-9th graders/ Ice Skating plus Hibachi Lunch:Tuesday, owner Laura Murray. dress gifts up.” Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Dec. 30, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $55/$45 MCC dis- The shop is home to hundreds The store also stocks jewelry and with personal Service... Road, McLean. trict residents. Activity No. 8406.214. Trip departs of giftables for any occasion, par- scarves year around. Photos by Reena Singh/The Connection State Gardens also sells Service... Service ❖ The Alden, Midday Movies: “The Oth- from and returns to OFTC, 1440 Chain Bridge ticularly the holidays. The shop is country chic, as Trina Laura Murray, State Gardens co-owner, poses with a local food items, such as ers” (2001): Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. Free. Road, McLean. “We’re expecting the Christmas Ocasio, shop designer, says. The snowman cookie jar for sale during the holiday season. pancake mixes, salsa and Reservations are not required. Winter Break Trip season to be a big hit,” said Murray. inside is a reflection of the village’s local honey. Coupon ❖ Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop: ❖ King Pinz Bowling plus a Movie: Wednes- “You’re guaranteed to find a one rural lifestyle. said. “I love that locals keep us in On Saturday, Nov. 22 and Dec. 1 Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:30-8 p.m.; $45 per house/ day, Dec. 31, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $55/$45 MCC dis- of a kind piece.” As one of the decorators, she mind for home decor as well as from 5 to 7 p.m., the shop will hold As the season gets colder, the Bring this coupon and save $35 MCC district residents. Activity No. 1272.214 trict residents. Activity No. 8407.214. Trip departs Both Murray and her fiancé, Ian helps find the ornaments and other their garden.” an open house where guests can back room will turn into Santa’s ❖ Old Firehouse Teen Center Family from and returns to OFTC, 1440 Chain Bridge McKeown, run the former garden holiday knick knacks to sell. Because the shop is new, many enjoy hot Rinker cider and s’mores Workshop, complete with the jolly Events: Breakfast for Dinner with the Un- Road, McLean. center together. “We’ve been trying to change up people in the village still do not over the fire pit and receive 10 old man himself. 00 Off any purchase ruly Theatre Improv Group: Friday, Dec. 12, ❖ Closing Notice: The McLean Community The shop is already being deco- the store as often as we can,” she know about all the things sold in- percent off home decor items. Visi- “It’s not just a business,” said $20. Valid to December 27th 7-9 p.m. $5 OFTC members/$10 all others. Old Center and the Old Firehouse Teen Center will be rated with holiday-themed trim- said. “The ongoing challenge is to side. tors will also get to see the trees Ocasio. “We have our hearts in it.” Excludes Sale items – One coupon per household Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, closed a half-day on Wednesday, Dec. 24; and all mings, from ornaments to local keep finding things that are good “A lot of people don’t realize we and creative themed wreaths on State Gardens is located at McLean. day on Thursday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas Eve jams, honey and cider. quality but will also be a good bar- have the store here,” Murray said. sale. 10106 Georgetown Pike, less than ❖ McLean Traveler Day Trip: Holiday in and Christmas Day holidays. The ornaments, which are col- gain for the customer.” “In the spring, we have the flow- Locals can also participate in the a half-mile west of the intersection [email protected] Baltimore: Saturday, Dec. 13, 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 For more information, call the Center at 703-790- lected from barn and estate sales Another shop designer, Tammy ers out, so a lot of people think of second annual Christmas Tree with Walker Road. More informa- p.m. $87 per person/$82 MCC district residents. 0123, TTY: 711, or visit the website, from all over the state, are among Nisbitt, brings in refurbished and it as a garden center.” Decorating Contest for a chance to tion is available at www.state- Activity No. 7001.214 www.mcleancenter.org. For OFTC activities, call the most popular items from the antique furniture. Her plan to get people in the win $300. Participants need to call gardens.com, and at 703-356-6333 703-448-8336. For the Alden Theatre Box Office, shop. With all the holiday parties “It’s a gift shop where people can door, however, are the events held the shop by Dec. 1 to be a part of www.facebook.com/ Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am to 5:00pm call 703-790-9223. quickly approaching, Murray said get all of their holiday items,” she in the next several weeks, the contest. StateGardensLLC.

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Churchill Road fifth graders receive assistance from fifth grade teacher Jennifer Ezzell and parents Wendy Biliter and Stephen Brockelman to bury their cultural artifacts. Pictured clockwise from back left are: Tarushi Goel, Elaine Li, Ms. Jennifer Ezzell, Veda Kalidindi, Helena Swaak, Samantha Tone, Mrs. Wendy Biliter, Campbell Al-Khafaji, Eliott Lee, Amelia Ruis, Ryan Campbell and Mr. Stephen Brockelman.

Photos by Kim Moran As part of their Churchill Road fifth graders Alex Alvarez, Grace Needles and Maria social studies unit, Grazia Favro bury their cultural artifacts with assistance from fifth grade Churchill Road fifth teacher Alexandra Gabriele and parent Andrea Favro. graders Alexander Rubin, Tamara Archaeological Dig at Churchill Road Judzik and Elaine Li The week of Nov. 10, Churchill Road fifth culture’s housing. Each of the students then excavate their graders conducted an archaeological dig in buried his or her artifact in the raised beds classmates’ cultural social studies class. Students were asked to behind the school. Other students excavated artifacts from the develop a fictional culture, then create an the buried artifacts, and analyzed them to raised beds behind artifact which represents an aspect of that determine what the mystery culture was like. the school. culture. Artifacts ranged from cooking imple- The students enjoyed this hands-on approach ments to artwork to scale models of that to studying other cultures.

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Lights. 5:30 p.m. Meadowlark The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Treasured Threes to Fives. 10:30 Botanical Garden, 9750 Meadowlark Road, Vienna. Tickets: $30-$35. For a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Gardens Court, Vienna. A winter more information, visit Maple Avenue East Vienna. Join us wonderland, including a flowing www.wolftrap.org. for stories and songs. Ages 3-5 with stream of softly glowing lights, a two Semi-annual Book Sale. 10 a.m. - 5 adult. story animated fountain and a p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Toddler Tales. 10:30 a.m. Oakton Gingerbread Village. Admission: $13 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. The Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, adults, $8 children ages 3-12; Friends of the Great Falls Library are Oakton. Stories and activities for you children under 3 are free. holding their semi-annual book sale. and your toddler. Age 2-3 with adult. Browse books from many different THURSDAY/NOV. 27 THURSDAY/NOV. 20 genres. Don’t miss out on the 45th Annual Treasury of Art Juried Thanksgiving Day Brunch. Seatings James Cotton. 8 p.m. The Barns at Show and Sale Nov. 21-23 at the Vienna Community from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ritz- Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. SATURDAY/NOV. 22 Center. Hundreds of original works in all media by artists Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Widely regarded as one of the best Andes Manta in Concert. 8 p.m. The Boulevard, McLean. Enjoy a special harmonica players of all time, this Alden Theatre, McLean Community from Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and beyond Thanksgiving Day brunch, featuring instrumentalist and blues legend has Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. will be for sale. This image is “River Rapids,” watercolor all your favorite brunch items and made his mark on music history. Live @ The Alden. $20/$15 MCC by Vienna’s Artist of the Year Helen Dilley Barsalou. delicious Thanksgiving fixings. Enjoy Tickets: $25. For more information, district residents. live musical entertainment and visit www.wolftrap.org. www.mcleancenter.org. special activities for our youngest GF Rotary Club. 7:30-8:30 a.m. River Cars & Coffee. 7-9 p.m. 760 Walker Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Pike, Great Falls. Learn to draw brunch guests. $125 per adult, $40 Bend Country Club, 375 Walker Road Road Great Falls. Gathering of cars at Live @ The Alden. Free. cartoons with artist Bud Little. Ages 6 per child, ages 4 to 12, exclusive of Great Falls. Great Falls Rotary Club Katie’s Coffeehouse. Antique, custom, www.mcleancenter.org. and up. Please register for this tax and gratuity. Weekly Speaker Series. Download a hotrod, exotic, sports, etc. “Autumn Splendor.” 3-5 p.m. The program. membership form on their website. CR Dance for Everyone. Colvin Run Alden Theatre, McLean Community Rock-a-bye-Baby. 11:30 a.m. Patrick Open to anyone who has a personal Community Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue FRIDAY/NOV. 28 connection to Great Falls and is Road, Great Falls. $12 per person Sunday Soiree Series Dance. $15 per East Vienna. Join us for an early John Eaton. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf interested in furthering Rotary’s includes lesson dance, soda and couple, $8 single. literacy enhanced storytime, Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. mission of Service Above Self. snacks. Contact Ed Cottrell at 703- www.mcleancenter.org. featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Renowned pianist, vocalist, Artists Meet for Coffee. 8:30-10 a.m. 435-5620 or [email protected] Birth-12 months with adult. musicologist, and humorist delivers Katie’s Coffeehouse, Georgetown renditions of cherished American for more information. MONDAY/NOV. 24 Pike, Great Falls. Local artists meet Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m. songs. Tickets: $25-$27. For more for coffee. All are welcome to drop - 1 p.m. Village Centre, 778 Walker GFL Read to the Dog. 4:30-5:30 TUESDAY/NOV. 25 information, visit www.wolftrap.org. in. Road, Great Falls. Pre-Thanksgiving p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 The 16th Annual Community GFL Drop-In Chess. 4:30-6:30 p.m. market. Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Thanksgiving Worship Service. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Beginning readers can practice FRIDAY/NOV. 21 7:30 p.m. Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Pike, Great Falls. Drop in chess at the reading to a furry friend. Call branch Marshall Road SW, Vienna. Clergy Great Falls Library Meeting Room. GFL Drop-In Chess. 4:30-6:30 p.m. SUNDAY/NOV. 23 at 703-757-8560 to sign up. and choirs from participating All ages are welcome. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Concerts at The Alden. 3 p.m. The Learn to Draw Cartoons. 4:30 p.m. churches will lead the service with Pike, Great Falls. Drop in chess at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown prayers for peace and thanksgiving. See Calendar, Page 17

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SATURDAY/NOV. 29 Stephen Kellogg. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. This lively performer and talented everyman combines soulful songwriting and passionate guitar for a classic rock ’n’ roll sound. Tickets: $25. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. Cars & Coffee. 7-9 p.m. 760 Walker Road Great Falls. Gathering of cars at Katie’s Coffeehouse. Antique, custom, hotrod, exotic, sports, etc.

Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection MONDAY/DEC. 1 Annual Church Street Holiday Stroll. 6-9 p.m. Church Street will be closed between Lawyers Road and Mill Street, and visitors are invited to stroll amid the sights and sounds of the holiday season and visit merchants along the way. Historic structures open during the event include the Freeman Store and Museum, the Little Library, the train station, the red caboose, the Knights of Columbus (former First Baptist Church), and the Vienna Presbyterian “old chapel.” Santa Claus will arrive at the Freeman Store at 6:15 p.m. and help Mayor Laurie DiRocco light the holiday tree. Afterwards, Santa will visit with children on the front porch of the Freeman Store.The Santa and Mrs. Claus lit the holiday Christmas tree at Holiday Stroll will feature the Great Falls Celebration of Lights, Dec. 7, 2013. This entertainment by local musical groups, a petting zoo, free hot year’s Celebration of Lights at Great Falls Village Centre chocolate, marshmallows for roasting Hill is on Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:30-8 p.m. at supervised “bon fires” and other festivities. Visitors are encouraged to Noteworthy November Events bring canned foods and place them in boxes on the Freeman Store porch. Special family-friendly events going on information contact Jennifer at Model Trains Plus Thomas, Too! 6- this month that will put you in the holi- [email protected]. 9 p.m. Historic Vienna Railroad Station, 231 Dominion Road NE, day spirit. Vienna. Celebrate the holidays during FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 28- NOV. 30 the Vienna Holiday Stroll seeing and THURSDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 20-22 Vienna Arts & Crafts Show. Friday: hearing model trolleys and trains 21st Annual Christmas Craft 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 including Thomas and some of his p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. friends and the Polar Express on Show. Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 display and in operation. Great Cherry Street, Vienna. Handmade family fun and activity for the young Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Rd., Vienna. arts and crafts, including decorative and young at heart. Free admission. painting, fused, etched, painted and www.nvmr.org. Come browse around and find unique presents and stocking stained glass, ceramics and pottery, stuffers; cards and gift bags; seasonal hand-painted silk, woodworking FRIDAY/DEC. 5 décor; kitchen accessories; baby and handweaving, photography, paintings and drawings,clothing and functional Ugly Sweater Party. 7-10 p.m. Old children’s items; scarves, hats and other attire; jewelry; pillows and textiles, jewelry and much more. All Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain of the artists and artisans will be on Bridge Road, McLean. For 7th-9th linens; ceramics; fresh baked pies and cakes and much more. hand to answer questions and talk graders. $10/$5 OFTC member. about their work. Admission: $3. FRIDAY/NOV. 21 - SUNDAY/NOV. 23 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/DEC. 5 - 7 SUNDAY/NOV. 23 Vienna’s 45th Annual Treasury of 32nd Annual McLean Holiday Vienna Turkey Trot: 10K, 5K and Crafts Show. Friday: 11 a.m. - 7 Art Juried Show and Sale. Sales hours are Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fun Run. 8 a.m. All proceeds p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. benefit the James Madison High Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. McLean Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.Vienna Community School Band and the Vienna Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Volunteer Fire Department. This Avenue, McLean. Admission: Adults, Center, 120 Cherry Street, Vienna. Vienna’s largest art exhibition of the year’s Marching Band has proudly $3; $1, ages 13 and under. Good all accepted an invitation to perform at 3 days. year. Hundreds of original works in all media by artists from Virginia, the BOA Grand Nationals in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis. Come out and show SATURDAY/DEC. 6 beyond will be for sale. Meet the your support by participating in one of the largest races in the area. Holiday Sing-A-Long. 4 p.m. Wolf artists, enjoy light refreshments and music by the Serenada String Quartet Registration is now open and Trap’s Filene Center, 1645 Trap currently offing sponsorship Road, Vienna. No tickets are at the Awards Reception, Friday Nov. 21, 7 - 9 p.m. Free and open to the opportunities. More information required, but patrons are encouraged including registration fees and to bring an unwrapped toy donation public. www.ViennaArtsSociety.org schedule can be found at for Toys for Tots. For more www.viennaturkeytrot.com information, visit wolftrap.org. Great Falls Celebration of Lights. FRIDAY/NOV. 21 5:30 - 8 p.m. Great Falls Village FRIDAY/NOV. 28 Centre. Watch Santa and Mrs. Claus Quote-Along Film: “A Christmas Story.” 7:30 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Annual Gingerbread House. 4 p.m. arrive in an antique fire truck to light Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 the Great Falls Tree. Afterwards, Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Yell along to your all-time holiday favorite. Free. Tysons Boulevard, McLean. Kick-off Santa will be in his house to meet all the holidays with The Ritz-Carlton, children who wish to share their Tysons Corner, as the life-sized holiday wishes. For the children, SATURDAY/NOV. 22 Gingerbread House is unveiled. there will be a petting zoo and pony Located on the 3rd floor, arrival ride that will begin immediately after 35th Annual Christmas Bazaar. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. St. John’s Academy gym lobby level of the hotel, the culinary the tree lighting ceremony. http:// work of art is large enough for guests www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ at 6422 Linway Terrace, McLean. Vendors from across Northern to walk around inside and explore Christmas.html the sugary construction. Opening day The Nutcracker Tea. Virginia, entertainment, local art and 10 a.m. & 1 festivities will include holiday p.m. Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, the chance to purchase jewelry, food and gifts. Free admission. For more confections, hot spiced cider and hot See Calendar, Page 18 cocoa. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ November 19-25, 2014 ❖ 17 IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD-Pslam 92 Calendar

From Page 17 Gingerbread House Decorating Class, Each entrant will receive 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean. Delight taught by The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons confirmation of their registration Thanksgiving Day Service in a contemporary twist on the Corner’s Pastry Team. The class with this year’s parade rules. beloved holiday classic while you includes all the ingredients to Registrations will be accepted until enjoy afternoon tea, petite construct a beautiful gingerbread Nov. 18. Thursday, Nov. 27, 10:30 A.M. sandwiches and pastries. All children house as well as a special souvenir. The Princess Tea. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. will go home with a nutcracker doll $75 per child, ages 3 to 12, inclusive Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 and pictures to remember their day. of tax and gratuity. Event also takes Tysons Boulevard, McLean. Delight $79 per person. Event also takes place on Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21. your young princesses with a magical place on Dec. 13 and 20. theatrical production, featuring First Church of Christ, Scientist treasured Disney Princesses and SUNDAY/DEC. 7 complemented by treats. All children McLean WinterFest Parade. 3:30 will leave with a holiday gift bag and 6825 Tennyson Drive SATURDAY-SUNDAY/DEC. 6-7 p.m. Old Chain Bridge Road, McLean. photo with the featured Princesses. Gingerbread House Decorating Groups interested in participating in $79 per person, inclusive of tax and McLean, VA 22101 Class. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Ritz- the parade should go to gratuity. Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons www.mcleanwinterfest.org to All are warmly welcomed and child care is available Boulevard, McLean. Learn to make complete the registration information your own sugary home at a and submit it to parade officials. See Calendar, Page 19

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From Page 18 THURSDAY/DEC. 11 Holiday, Gingerbread House Workshop. 6:30-8 p.m. $45 per house/$35 MCC district residents. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Great Falls Historical Society Holiday Open House. Old Forestville Schoolhouse, 9812 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. The entire community is welcome. Music, refreshments and local history.

SATURDAY/DEC. 13 “Frozen” the Movie. 2 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Come watch this family-friendly movie that all will enjoy. Free.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 31 New Year’s Eve in Entyse Wine Bar & Lounge. 9 p.m. to Midnight. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean. Visit www.ODBfairfax.org Celebrate the New Year with live musical entertainment provided by The Christopher Linman Jazz Ensemble and culinary delights. As the clock strikes midnight, welcome 2015 with a complimentary champagne toast. $100 minimum food & beverage purchase per person. Faith Notes

Standing together to stop Domestic and Sexual Violence Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday.

St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, offers musical, educational, outreach and fellowship ministries in addition to worship services, including a 7:45 a.m. worship service without music; 9 a.m. worship service, children’s chapel and children’s choirs; 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum; and 11 a.m. worship service with adult choir. 703-759-2082.

The Antioch Christian Church offers a time of Prayer and Healing on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for anyone wanting encouragement and healing through prayers. People are available to pray with you or for you. Antioch Christian Church is located at 1860 Beulah Road in Vienna. www.antiochdoc.org

The Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of support groups for those with emotional, social, and physical challenges. www.jssa.org/growth- learning.

HAVEN of Northern Virginia offers a variety of free bereavement support groups, meeting on a weekly basis. 703-941-7000 or www.havenofnova.org.

McLean Bible Church Fitness Class at Body & Soul Fitness. Gain balance, energy and strength at 9:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. Free childcare for registered students. [email protected].

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road in McLean, holds a third Sunday service every month at 10:15 a.m. which allows children to play active roles in the music and as greeters and ushers. Traditional services are every Sunday at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m.

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McLean’s Kathryn Howley fin- ished 29th in Photo Contributed the 6A girls’ Katie Robinson with Langley Women’s Head Coach Ashley Leake. race at the state cross country meet Langley High’s Katie Robinson to Row at on Nov. 15 at Great Meadow. University of Miami Langley High School’s Katie Robinson the Women’s team MVP award, and this ‘15 signed a National Letter of Intent to year she is a team captain. row for the University of Miami Crew In addition to rowing with the Langley team next year. As a member of the Lan- Crew team, Katie also rowed with the Re- gley High School Crew team, Katie has silient Rowing Club during the summer and excelled at rowing, including stroking the fall seasons, resulting in several successful team’s top Women’s boat to Virginia state races in both local and national regattas. championship wins in 2013 & 2014, and Katie looks forward to incorporating a silver medal at the 2014 SRAA National her passion for Crew into her college life Championship regatta. Last year, Katie by rowing with the University of Miami was honored by her team by receiving team while majoring in business.

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection record. Westfield (10-1) will host No. 10 McLean Harriers Chantilly in the quarterfinals. Howley, Vaccaro Charity Basketball Compete at States McLean harriers Kathryn Howley, a jun- Tournament ior, and Michelle Vaccaro, a senior, com- pleted at the VHSL state meet on Nov. 15 at Registration Opens Great Meadow. Registration is now open for the McLean Howley finished 29th in the girls’ 6A race Youth Basketball Fifth Annual “Nothing But with a time of 19 minutes, 16 seconds. Nets” 3 on 3 Charity Tournament. The tour- Vaccaro finished 34th, crossing the finish nament is open to all McLean Youth Bas- line in 19:23. ketball “house league,” boys and girls, Patriot sophomore Rachel McArthur won grades 4-8. Teams of up to four players will the individual championship with a time of compete on Sunday, Nov. 30 from noon to 17:43, followed by Lake Braddock sopho- 6 p.m. at Longfellow Middle School in more Kate Murphy (17:54) and Oakton se- McLean. Teams can register via email at nior Allie Klimkiewicz (18:12). [email protected] for a reg- Oakton repeated as state champion, post- istration fee of $30, which supports the glo- ing a score of 44. Lake Braddock finished bal anti-malaria programs of the United Tyler West, seen against Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection runner-up (58), followed by Madison (83) Nations Fund. All games are 15 minutes McLean on Nov. 7, and the and Patriot (96). with simultaneous running clock and tro- Langley football team lost phies will be awarded to each bracket for to Westfield in the opening first and second places. One hundred per- round of the 6A North Langley Football cent of your donation goes to “Nothing But region playoffs. Nets,” where only $10 delivers a lifesaving Loses to Westfield insecticide-treated mosquito net to unpro- tected families in Africa via the UN Foun- in Playoffs dation. The Langley football team closed the And even if you don’t play basketball, you can regular season with four straight victories still help by making a donation online at http:// and made the playoffs. On Friday, the No. www.globalproblems-globalsolutions.org/goto/ Ellie Frank, left, and 15 seed Saxons’ season concluded with a MYBnothingbutnets. Donny Sanders, of 47-20 loss at No. 2 Westfield in the open- Over the past four years, the McLean McLean, are co-chairs ing round of the 6A North region playoffs Youth Basketball Nothing But Nets Tourna- of the “Nothing but at Westfield High School. ments funded the purchase of approximately Nets” charity basket- Langley finished the season with a 6-5 3,700 nets by raising more than $37,000. ball tournament.

20 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ November 19-25, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Tara Nappi and Josh Gwilliam of Common- wealth Acad- emy in Alexan- dria, share information with parents at The Excep- tional Schools Fair.

Photos by Marilyn Campbell An Exceptional Education Exceptional Schools Fair offers parents a chance to learn more about schools for their children with special needs.

By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

aureen Kleinman wandered from SPECIAL CONNECTIONS booth to booth, speaking with rep- Muriel Jeddlicka (left), admissions direc- M resentatives from schools that cater tor of Oakwood School in Annandale, was to students who have special needs. on hand at The Exceptional Schools Fair to CALENDAR She asked questions about each school’s resources share information with parents. and environment. Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday. “I have been home schooling my daughter for 5 who are facing an unknown future for their children, years,” said Kleinman, an Arlington mother. Her educationally, financially and emotionally. daughter is 11 years old and her son is 9. “I want to “We have families coming from all over,” said Tara DECEMBER Publishing find a school where my daughter’s educational needs Nappi, director of teacher education and curriculum will be met, but also where her social and emotional development at Commonwealth Academy in Alex- Wellbeing...... 12/3/14 needs will be met.” andria. “They are looking for a Kleinman was one of hundreds place where their children feel HomeLifeStyle: Home for the Holidays...12/10/14 of local parents who attended the “We have families safe.” eighth annual Exceptional Schools coming from all over. Hanukkah begins December 16. Fair. The event is considered a EVENT ORGANIZERS de- clearinghouse for the region, a They are looking for scribed the fair as an empower- ★Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide II..12/16/14 place where parents of children ing day for parents who may feel think and learn differently (re- a place where their isolated by their child’s diagnosis. gardless of their disability) can “The Exceptional Schools Fair is A+ Camps & Schools...... 12/16/14 come and find the schools that are children feel safe.” a moment for families to see and CHILDREN’S CONNECTION...... 12/24/14 right for their children. — Tara Nappi, Commonwealth learn that they have options; that More than 30 schools from the they are not, in fact, isolated; that mid-Atlantic region sent represen- Academy in Alexandria there are professional educators E-mail [email protected] for more information. tatives to show what their schools who are passionate about what have to offer and answer questions from parents. The they do in their school,” said Atkinson. event was held at American University in D.C., No- “Whether [the need] is academic or social, it’s so Award- vember 16. incredibly important that you work with profession- Winning Newspapers & Online The fair was founded by Bekah Atkinson, director als who understand your child and who are willing of admissions at the Sienna School, to provide a re- to collaborate with other professionals like speech 703-778-9431 source for parents whose lives literally changed over- therapists, occupational therapists and psycholo- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com night, or the moment they learned their children have gists,” said Lois McCabe, head of school for the Di- Reaching Suburban Washington’s Leading Households a special need. The fair is a forum for parents to ex- ener School in Potomac, Md. • Alexandria Gazette Packet • Fairfax Connection • Oak Hill/Herndon Connection plore educational options for their children. Atkinson For more information on schools that were part of • Arlington Connection • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection • Potomac Almanac • Burke Connection • Great Falls Connection • Reston Connection is clear, however, that it is not a forum for diagnosis The Exceptional Schools Fair, visit • Centre View • McLean Connection • Springfield Connection or advice, but simply a helpful resource for parents www.exceptionalschoolsfair.com. • Chantilly Connection • Mount Vernon Gazette • Vienna/Oakton Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ November 19-25, 2014 ❖ 21 And The 703-778-9411 Employment Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: “Scancer” Is… • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon

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