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McLean High students arrive on FCPS busses for the commence- ment exercises at Constitution Hall on Tuesday, June 17.
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Kimia Zadegan delivers the student address to her classmates. The senior class advisors call the students into line for the processional. Class of 2014 Ready for the ‘Concert of Their Lives’ McLean High graduation speakers talk geek acceptance and music.
By Reena Singh The Connection
he world is run by geeks. At least according to Dr. Dino TPatti Dajalal, former Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S., during his graduation speech to McLean High School’s class of 2014 at Constitution Hall June 17. Dajalal, a self-proclaimed geek, said his studious nature is what got him into his dream job. “My advice to you, McLean class of 2014: develop your geek power,” he said. During the afternoon ceremony, nearly 500 students received their diplomas and recognition for committing to the military, Nicole Ellen Bruner advances to the stage to receive Samuel Stone Clayton is awarded the second of the placing in an honor society and receiving the first of the two faculty awards. two faculty awards by McLean principal Ellen Reilly. the President’s Award for Educational Ex- cellence. Zadegan is a member of the English During Dajalal’s speech about geekiness Honor Society, French Honor Society, Na- and life truths, he described the difference tional Honor Society, Tri-M Music Society between clever and wise as the difference and is a recipient of the President’s Award between achievement and fulfillment. for Educational Excellence. This was one of three discoveries he said The memories she referred to those made he found in his life full of expanding out- in the halls and classrooms of McLean High ward. - not just the big memories like the first day The other two were to never let anyone of school or prom. Rather than wish they take you away from your parents and to be were still in high school, she hoped the stu- at peace with yourself. dents would use the memories to make their “As you try to conquer the world, the most lives better in college and beyond. important space to conquer is inside,” he “Our little memories are the ones that said. make our lives that much more satisfying,” A speech about the geek life made way she said. for one about creating melodies with memo- However, she said the melodies they are ries. creating with their lives are not finished yet. “Graduating from McLean leaves us with “It’s our class’s age to take our bands on an impression of finality, but we are not fin- the road and give the concert of our lives,” McLean High School teachers Kate Haefer, Nathan Sendgikoski, Saadia ished,” said student Kimia Zadegan. she said. Shaikh and Julia Murdock pose for photos in the wings outside of the Hall. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 ❖ 3 Graduation 2014
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The Statesman Singers directed by Keri Staley sing ‘Go The Distance’ by Marshall High School students of the Class of 2014 proceed to the stage Alan Menken & David Zippel, arranged by Ed Lojeski. to recieve their diplomas from school Principal Jay W. Pearson. Facing a ‘Real World’ Marshall High 2014 graduates told not to be afraid of rejection and ‘real world.’
By Reena Singh The faculty speaker, teacher Dean Wood The Connection said the best advice he ever received was to not wish the days away. He also learned yan McElveen knows something - from being in Boy Scouts - to make every about second chances. place a little bit better than how you found R The Fairfax County Schools it. board member talked about hair “Don’t wish that college started tomor- loss, rejection and motivation row,” he said. “Don’t wish you were all on during his speech for Marshall High School’s your own. That’s going to come soon Daniel Joseph LaBarbera arrives Lilian Grace Roth was also Class of 2014 graduation June 18 at Con- enough. Right now, listening to me, your on stage to receive one of the two awarded one of the two 2014 stitution Hall. parents are wondering where the days went 2014 Statesman Awards. Statesman Awards. The first time McElveen ran for the school when you were five years old. Don’t wish board, he was not voted in. However, when the days away and don’t wish that your real the winner of the election was disqualified, life will start tomorrow.” he got his second chance and ran for the He noted that the now alumnus of the position again. high school are some of the hardest work- “I was given a second chance, and sec- ing people he has known, and to not worry ond chances don’t come along often in life,” about people who pressure them about how he said. the real world will be hard. McElveen is a researcher for The “I used to hate it when people would say, Brookings Institution John Thornton China ‘What are you going to do when you go out Center and the youngest person to be into the real world?’” he said. “Believe me, elected on the FCPS school board. Class of 2014, I’ve seen you work harder “Don’t sit back and wait for your turn, than many of the people I know have been because your turn may never come,” he in the alleged real world with. High school said. wasn’t a game for you. It was hard.” His stories were all about accepting that He said college is supposed to be hard, rejection will be a part of the students lives, and that’s what makes it worth it. and these students will experience rejection “And if it’s hard, it’s the real world,” he worse than they did in high school - being said. “Don’t let anyone belittle your accom- rejected by their dream school or by some- plishments in high school by asking about one they had feelings for. the real world. This is the real world and “Grow thick skin, don’t take things too you killed it for the last 12 years. You’re personally and ignore the haters,” he ad- not about to start the race. You’ve been run- Marshall High School senior class officers Samuel Criscitello, Emma vised. ning ever since you got up on your wob- Heiden, Karim Saoud and Hayleigh Walton reflect as the Statesman bling little feet.” Singers perform a musical selection.
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 ❖ 5 News Week in McLean Silver Line to Open July 26 The Silver Line metro stations will be open July 26. A Perfect Attendance A press release was issued Monday stating the latest develop- ments in the new metro line. has never required a prescription. “We have set the opening date for the Silver Line as Saturday, McLean High graduate Catherine “In the beginning of the year, July 26,” said Metro General Manager and CEO Richard Sarles in when teachers explain the make- the press release. “The five new Silver Line stations will open to Overberg clocks in perfect up work policy, I guess I’ve learned customers at noon, and the first Silver Line train will depart to zone out,” she joked. Her teach- Wiehle-Reston East, bound for Largo Town Center, at that time.” attendance K-12. ers have even depended on her for Trains will run every 6 minutes during rush hour and every 12 updates after their own absences. to 20 minutes during off-peak times, according to the statement. Rachel Stone But she won’t complain about snow Phase I will mark the opening of the McLean, Tysons Corner, The Connection days, especially after this year. Greensboro, Spring Hill and Wiehle-Reston East stations. For a girl who didn’t skip even Hunter Mill District Supervisor and Washington Metropolitan raduating from Senior Skip Day, however, she re- Area Transit Authority Principal Director Catherine Hudgins said McLean High School ceived little official recognition. the community is ready for the stations to open. G on June 17, Springhill Elementary granted her “I think it has progressed to the point that it is safe and reli- Catherine Overberg the giant PANDA award for six able,” she said. “I know, in the non-service hours, they will have sealed in her perfect attendance years there, and McLean High be- the opportunity to do additional work.” record for thirteen full years of stowed the Cal Ripken award in the She said residents should stay informed as the stations gets school. That’s right—not a day same vein, for attendance within ready to open for a possible opportunity for a “sneak peek.” missed, not even an hour. that school only. But FCPS does not “This is opening our corridor in a significant way,” she said. With a schedule packed with make special record of such occur- Tysons Corner will be home of the majority of the new metro honor societies and varsity soft- rences, and Catherine was disap- stations. ball, Catherine remarked that she pointed by the void of scholarships “We are delighted that Silver Line service is about to start, and simply woke up and did what she that award a feat such as hers. With that everyone in DC Metro area can soon enjoy all the excitement needed to do each day. “It was kind change, those who follow her will in Tysons,” said Tysons Partnership Executive Director Michael of a mistake,” she explained, “I at least be officially recognized at Caplin in an email. didn’t do it on purpose… it just Photo courtesy of Melissa Snyder convocation or graduation. happened!” FCPS Graduate Catherine But for now, her friends are Her medical appointments were Overberg attended a grand happy to poke fun over continu- Charity Champions Dinner to always scheduled after school, and total of 2,340 full days of ing the trend in college, in the neither vacations nor sports ever school. Her achievement Honors Program at Christopher- Support MPA conflicted with the FCPS schedule. became the subject for her Newport University. “‘Just skip A fundraiser for McLean Project for the Arts has been announced During cold and flu season, college essays, and she will your first class!’ they’re saying,” Catherine makes sure to keep attend Christopher-New- but then she smiled, “But I prob- See Week, Page 7 healthy; her robust immune system port University in the fall. ably won’t.”
6 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in McLean Bulletin Board To have community events listed in the Connection, send to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is the Friday prior to publication. From Page 6 quality, professionally-curated art exhibitions, MPA presents special traveling exhibitions from the Vir- Ingleside Avenue, McLean. THURSDAY/JUNE 26 by HBC Realty Group’s (Keller Williams Realty) Com- ginia Museum of Fine Arts. MPA offers art classes for Highlights will feature reports on Computer One-on-One. 4 p.m. the financial condition of the munity Charity Champions. Come to dinner on Tues- children and adults taught by professional art instruc- Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Orchestra, a summary of artistic day, July 8, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pulcinella Ital- tors. MPA also presents the Art Reach program for Place, Oakton. Learn the basic of achievements, administrative ian Host in McLean to support McLean Project for area schools, gallery talks, and day trips to area the Internet, Word or Excel. developments, challenges Adults. Call for appt. 703-242- addressed and those we face, and the Arts. Enjoy dinner and know that approximately museums and galleries. 4020. a vision for the future. 70 percent of the proceeds from food and drink will Sponsors of the event are: Karen Briscoe and Lizzy Spectacular Science. 2:30 p.m. go to the charity, as long as the diner brings the flyer Conroy with the HBC Realty Group of Keller Will- Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave, McLean. Explore the FRIDAY/JUNE 27 for the event. Contact HBC Realty Group at 703-734- iams Realty, The Simmons Team of George Mason secrets of fireworks, bubbles and English Conversation Group. 10 0192 or visit www.HBCRealtyGroup.com to receive Mortgage LLC, Betty Sparkman and Chris Lara of Re- more with Mad Science. Ages 6- a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 a flyer. veal Remodel, Kevin Dougherty of Pillar to Post Home 12. Maple Ave E, Vienna. Practice 2014 Annual McLean Orchestra your English conversation skills in MPA is a non-profit visual arts center founded in Inspections, Marcus Simon with EKKO Title, Moe Meeting. 6 p.m. McLean a group. Adults. 1962 to exhibit the work of emerging and established Jebali of Pulcinella Italian Host, and One to One Fit- Community Center, 1234 regional artists. In addition to its program of high ness Centers.
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8 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Viewpoints McLean High Graduates: Where do You See Yourself in 10 years? — Reena Singh
Klare Keenan, 18, McLean. Donghao Huo, Attending 18, McLean. Longwood Attending University. Northern “Hopefully I’ll be Virginia Com- interning some- munity Col- where for psychol- lege. ogy, because that’s “Hopefully I’ll what I’m majoring have a job. Maybe in.” in Hong Kong.”
Kiersten Gillis, Owen Comer, 18, McLean. 17, McLean. Attending Attending Virginia Tech. Virginia Mili- “I want to be a tary Institute. veterinarian one “I expect to be in day.” the Marine Corps.” Bands for Bikes Benefit Concert- Huge Success Bands for Bikes organizers, Morgan Poirier and Jack Lichtenstein (Cooper Middle School students) stand Marissa in front of a shipping container full of nearly 200 Chaney, 17, Daniel Bachman, used bikes collected at the Bands for Bikes Kids McLean. At- 18, McLean. Attend- Benefit Concert held on June 7 at the Old Fire House. tending ing The College of The boys also raised over $1,000 from concert ticket Radford Univer- William and Mary sales to ship the bikes to Tanzania this summer sity. and St. Andrews through Wheels to Africa (501c3). “Hopefully I will University joint be working with a program. magazine company “I’m hoping to have and doing makeup published a few books by and hair for celeb- then. It’s usually about rities. That’s what I science fiction with more really hope to do.” current issues.” ✃
Madiha Gill, 18, McLean. Attend- Alena Sheehan, 18, ing The College of McLean. Attending William and Mary. University of Mary “I see myself doing Washington. a PhD in economics, “I hope to be doing maybe. If I go down something in animal sci- that route, maybe get ence. It could be any- a job at the World where.” Bank or IMF.”
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Senior SGA representatives Students applaud at Katharine Altman, Timothy the conclusion of the Claude and Brian Plunkett join graduation proces- class officers treasurer Will sional. Gent, secretary Courtney Cuppernull, vice president Edric Wung and president Jonathan Meyer on stage.
Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection Memories of a Bittersweet Year Langley Class of 2014 graduates, remembering the two who died.
By Reena Singh Brown, and we don’t see color,” Meyer’s said Ryan McElveen talked about rejection and The Connection jokingly. Twitter, sprinkling hashtags throughout his However, his speech ended with a quote speech. hey said their goodbyes with a from one of the students who committed “You’re graduating from a world full of little bit of old and a little new. suicide this year, bringing the student com- rejection, far removed from the rejection you T More than 400 Langley High munity together to mourn and seek change experienced in high school,” he said. School seniors moved their mor- within the school. McElveen is a researcher for The tarboard tassels from right to left Tuesday, “We are all each other’s friends, and we’re Brookings Institution John Thornton China June 17, at Constitution Hall, marking their all each other’s family,” he said. Center and the youngest person to be elected transition into alumnus of their high school. Principal Matt Ragone relayed how his to the FCPS school board. “No matter what happens, we will forever favorite song, Don McLean’s “American Pie,” He talked about losing all of the hair on be a part of the fraternity that is the Lan- is actually about the 2014 graduates even his body to a rare disorder his senior year in gley Class of 2014,” said class president though it was written in 1971. high school. He remembers shopping for a Jonathan Meyer during the student address. “One of the lines is ‘February made me hairpiece at that age at a wig shop filled with The graduation was a bittersweet one, shiver,’” he said. “Buddy Holly died in Feb- elderly women. with many references to the two students ruary, and that’s when we had our tragedy.” “Let me tell you, you have not experienced that committed suicide in February. Although He said it relates to the tragedies LHS has true angst until you try to fit a mortarboard the graduation speakers interspersed jokes gone through in the last year and how the over a hairpiece,” he said. throughout their speeches, there was nary a community gathered to heal together. He said he was rejected by his hair and dry eye among students and parents by the “It’s about the loss of innocence,” he said. rejected by the public the first time he ran time the diplomas were being handed out. “It’s about young people.” for the school board. However, he said he Meyer’s speech began as an ego boost to Although the song keeps stating, “this will dated his wife and pursued the school board the class of 2014, with vocal chants stating be the day that I die,” he said, it shows how position again because he was not afraid of how great the seniors are and how students alive the singer - and the class of 2014 - is. rejection, just like the students in the audi- Senior SGA representatives Katharine Altman, Timothy are heading to seven of the eight Ivy League “Class of 2014, every time I hear the song, ence shouldn’t be afraid of it. Claude and Brian Plunkett join class officers treasurer colleges. I will think of you,” he said. “You guys will “Go out and live your life on the edge of Class president and vice president Jonathan Meyer Will Gent, secretary Courtney Cuppernull, vice presi- “We would have had students go to all live forever.” what’s possible,” he said. “Go out and get and Edric Wung lead the processional into Constitu- dent Edric Wung and president Jonathan Meyer on eight Ivy League schools, but one of them is Fairfax County School Board member rejected.” tion Hall. stage.
Mirelle Iverson and Garrett Collier gather in the wings of the hall for the Class officers Courtney Cuppernull and Will Gent practice their stage Langley senior Aram Tahmassian stops for a breakfast snack at a hot dog call to line up for the processional. handshake. stand outside of Constitution Hall on Tuesday morning.
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Send announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday for the following McLean Community week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Center Presents 4th of Coming Out.” Tickets: $35-$60. THURSDAY/JUNE 26 www.wolftrap.org/ July Fireworks Show at Artists Meet for Coffee. 8:30-10 a.m. Katie’s Handel Giulio Cesare. Check website for exact Coffeehouse, Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. showtimes (also on Tuesday, July 1). Wolf Trap, Local artists drop in to meet for coffee. 703-759- 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. New production, sung Langley High 2759. in Italian with English supertitles. Inside the The McLean Community Center’s Opera preshow talk begins one hour before curtain. Tickets: $36-$88. www.wolftrap.org/ (MCC) annual Independence Day Cel- FRIDAY/JUNE 27 2nd Annual Tour de Tysons Bicycle Races. ebration will be held on Friday, July 4, McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Jones Branch Drive, Tysons on the sports fields at Langley High Fridays, May 2-Nov. 21. 1659 Chain Bridge Corner. Ten bicycle races, food trucks and Road, McLean.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ vendors. The Tour de Tysons is a fun experience School, 6520 Georgetown Pike. The farmersmarkets/mcleanmkt.htm for the whole family — compete or simply enjoy. grounds will open at 8 p.m. The fire- Summer on the Green Concert. 6:30 p.m. Visit www.tysonspartnership.com for more. works show will begin at approximately Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, Vienna. Bring chairs and blankets to come hear 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are Sarah Bennett Swanner and some soulful blues. MONDAY/JUNE 30 – JULY 9 free. Photo courtesy of MCC No alcoholic beverages allowed; recommended Teen Yoga. 5 – 6 p.m. Margaret Haddad Studio of In case of inclement weather, the fire- Independence Day Celebration pets be left at home. Classical Ballet, 9911 Georgetown Pike, Great Handel Giulio Cesare. Check website for exact Falls. Classes are held Mondays and works display will be presented on the will be held on Friday, July 4, on showtimes (also on Sunday, June 29 and Wednesdays. The cost is $60/session. No rain date, Saturday, July 5, at 8:30 p.m. the sports fields at Langley High Tuesday, July 1). Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, previous experience required. Please bring a Smoking, pets, fireworks, sparklers and School. Vienna. New production, sung in Italian with yoga. To register, email [email protected]. English supertitles. Inside the Opera preshow alcohol are not allowed on school talk begins one hour before curtain. Tickets: grounds. The fireworks display will be able from St. John’s Episcopal Church $36-$88. www.wolftrap.org/ MONDAY/JUNE 30 provided by East Coast Pyrotechnics. (6715 Georgetown Pike) and MCC (1234 Kayak Tour Island Hopping. 5-7 p.m. Top Secret. 2:30 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great 1244 Oak Ridge Ave, McLean. Amazing magic MCC Governing Board Chair Chad Quinn Ingleside Ave.), beginning at 7 p.m. A Falls. Explore the upper Potomac River islands tricks, silly puppets and music with Steve will be the guest speaker and the Joint handicap-accessible bus will be available by kayak. Ages 14+. $59-$74. Register at http:/ Somers. All ages. Armed Forces Color Guard of the Mili- at both sites. /www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend-park/ American Giants of Science. 7 p.m. Patrick kayaktours.htm. Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave E, Vienna. Meet tary District of Washington will present For more information, call 703-790- Look at the Stars! Observatory Open. 7:30- America’s most famous inventors and see them the colors. 0123, TTY: 711, or visit: 10:30 p.m. Turner Farm Park, Springvale Road, come to life onstage with Bright Star Theatre. A free shuttle bus service will be avail- www.mcleancenter.org. Great Falls. Come to the observatory park for Age 6-12. Friday Night viewings. www.analemma.org. Top Secret. 2:30 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave, McLean. Amazing magic 101 Maple Ave E, Vienna. Learn and play! Ages tricks, silly puppets and music with Steve 5-18. Somers. All ages. American Giants of Science. 7 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave E, Vienna. Meet SATURDAY/JUNE 28 America’s most famous inventors and see them Great Falls Farmer’s Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. come to life onstage with Bright Star Theatre. Great Falls Village, 778 Walker Road, Great Age 6-12. Falls. Don’t forget to bring your recyclable bag. www.greatfallsfarmersmarket.org. Oakton Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Year TUESDAY/JULY 1 round. Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Pilobolus. 8:30 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Mill Road, Oakton. www.smartmarkets.org/ Vienna. Wild creativity and daring, athletic Vienna Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Faith modern dance. Tickets: $10-$48. Baptist Church Parking Lot, 301 Center Street www.wolftrap.org/ South, Vienna.ºwww.viennafarmersmarket.com. Handel Giulio Cesare. Check website for exact Cars & Coffee. 7-9 a.m. Katie’s Coffee House, 760 showtime. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Walker Road, Great Falls. Early on Saturday New production, sung in Italian with English mornings you’ll find a gathering of cool cars – supertitles. Inside the Opera preshow talk begins antique, custom, hotrods, exotic, sports cars, one hour before curtain. Tickets: $36-$88. they’re all here. 703-759-2759. www.wolftrap.org/ Colvin’s Dance for Everyone. 6:30-11:30 p.m. Colvin Run Community Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Beginner West Coast lesson, THURSDAY/JULY 3 intermediate lesson and ‘Dance for Everyone.’ Crosby, Stills & Nash. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 $12. 703-435-5620. Trap Road, Vienna. Folk royalty of Woodstock The Seakers – Soft Rock. 5-7 p.m. Palladium reunite in musical celebration of one of the most Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection Civic Place Green, 1445 Laughlin Avenue, creative supergroups in rock ’n’ roll history. McLean. Free outdoor event. 703-288-9505. Tickets: $35-$60. www.wolftrap.org/ The Celebrate Great Falls float makes its way down Columbine Beethoven’s 9th. 8:15 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Street during the annual Great Falls Fourth of July parade last year. Trap Road, Vienna. Triumphant performance of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” masterpiece and more FRIDAY/JULY 4 by preeminent singers and one of the world’s McLean's Fireworks Show. 8 p.m. Langley High th leading orchestras in its only 2014 DC-area School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Visit July 4 Festivities in Great Falls appearance. Tickets: $25-$65. www.mcleancenter.org. th www.wolftrap.org/ Great Falls Fourth of July Celebration. 9 July 4 is right around the corner. Here Falls Village Centre, 776 Walker Road, a.m.-1 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre, 776 are the activities taking place in Great Great Falls. Babies and Toddlers up to Walker Road, Great Falls. Walk/run, parades, Falls on that day: age 5 are welcome to parade their finest SUNDAY/JUNE 29 festivities, fun and food. Fireworks at Turner Tysons Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. NADA Farm Park on Saturday, July 6. Visit *Freedom Memorial 5K Run/Walk. 8 patriotic display around the Green. Campus, Greensboro & Westpark Drive. www.celebrategreatfalls.org for more. a.m. The Great Falls Trailblazers are Awards for “Young George Washington,” www.tysonspartnership.org Vienna 4th of July Festival and Fireworks bringing the Annual 5K Walk/Run to our Little Miss Betsy Ross,” and “The Star Intro to River Kayaking. 1-1:30 p.m. Riverbend Show. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Live musical Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. This entertainment, arts and crafts for kids, antique local trails. Join us at the Freedom Me- Spangled Family.” introductory level course covers river hazards, and classic car show and fireworks. Visit morial on the Library grounds. From *Main Parade. 10 a.m. Great Falls Vil- water safety and paddling basics. Ages 14+. www.viennava.gov. there, go off-road on the Lucy Hanes lage Centre, 776 Walker Road, Great $28-43. Register at http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend-park/ Trail, along Arnon Chapel and past Great Falls. See the floats, horses, antique cars kayaktours.htm. SUNDAY/JULY Falls Elementary before heading back to and pets making a loop in the Main Pa- Concert on the Green – Rock/The Dusty Diamond Alley Celebrate Great Falls the Freedom Memorial. rade. Be sure to spot the winning floats 45’s. 6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre, Concert on the Green. 6-8 p.m. Great Falls Georgetown Pike & Walker Road, Great Falls. Village Centre Green, Georgetown Pike and *Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department for Best Neighborhood, Best Business and Come out with your picnic baskets and chairs for Walker Road, Great Falls. Come out with your INOVA Blood Drive. 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Best Organization. an entertaining evening of live music. picnic baskets and chairs for an evening of live, Great Falls Village Centre, 776 Walker *Festivities and Fun. 10 a.m. – 12:30 [email protected]. free, contemporary and classic hits. Summer on the Green Concert. 6:30 p.m. Road, Great Falls. The Great Save Lives, p.m. Great Falls Village Centre, 776 Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, Give Blood. Everyone who completes the Walker Road, Great Falls. After the pa- Vienna. Bring chairs and blankets to come hear SUNDAY/JULY 13 donor screening procedure will receive rade, enjoy burgers, dogs and snow cones The Tonics and some bluesy-rock. No alcoholic Summer on the Green Concert. 6:30 p.m. beverages allowed; recommended pets be left at Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, a free donor t-shirt. Photo ID required. along with music, field games and fes- home. Vienna. Bring chairs and blankets to come hear Allow one hour for donor visit. Call 866- tivities on the Village Centre Green with Diana Ross. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, the Village Jazz Band. 256-6372 to schedule your appointment. your Great Falls neighbors. Vienna. Motown’s supreme legend has inspired The Remedy Celebrate Great Falls Concert generations of singers with an endless stream of on the Green. 6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village *Little Patriot Parade. 9 a.m. Great There will be no fireworks this year. No. 1 hits from “You Can’t Hurry Love” to “I’m Centre Green, Great Falls. 12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Viewpoints Marshall High Graduates: Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Maplewood Grill — Reena Singh WANTSWANTS YOUYOU JulyJuly 4th4th Come & Enjoy a Special Dinner July 4th thru July 6th 2 Courses $25 per Person 703-281-0070 132 Branch Rd., S.E. • Vienna, VA Sarah Atayeva, 18, McLean. Attending Alex Dittmann, 17, University of Illinois - Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials MacAlester College. Urbana. “I’ll hopefully be working for the foreign service, “In the next 10 years, hopefully I will be finished hopefully as a diplomat. Since I’m studying Chinese, with grad school, although you never know how long maybe in China, but I know multiple languages.” that will take. I hope to be doing some post-doctor- ate work.” Photos by Reena Singh/ The Connection
Be Part of The Pet Connection in July Send Your Photos & Stories Now to [email protected] or complete our online form at mcleanconnection.com Johnathon Hoynes, 18, Falls Church. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and identify “I want to work in the private sector - public sec- Rebecca Hendricks, 18, Falls Church. tor. I want to work in cyber security, so maybe in the “I hope to be a marine biologist by that time. Hope- all people and pets in photos. Submission deadline is July 17. military. Whatever is best.” fully, I’ll be married and have a house.”
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Discover Spiritual Solutions at the Christian Science Reading Room 6825 Tennyson Drive From left, McLean, VA 22101 McLean resi- Mon-Sat 10 am-2 pm • 703-356-1391 dents Dorothy All are warmly welcomed McFayden, Joanne Muir, To learn more about Christian Science, visit: and Tovey Bachman CSMclean.org, ChristianScience.com observe Jo christianscienceDC.org Fleming’s “Tree House” made of acrylic.
SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE: DAILY EUCHARIST: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Weekdays Photos by Rachel Stone/The Connection Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM 1:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Saturday, 8:30 AM 5312 North 10th Street All Are Arlington Virginia 22205 Welcome! Parish Office: (703) 528-6276 Transformations Exhibit PARISH WEBSITE: www.rc.net/arlington/stann Opens with Full Crowd To highlight your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-778-9422 MPA Summer Exhibit June 12- Aug. 2.
By Rachel Stone The Connection
ransformations: From One Thing to Another” opened at the Emerson and “TAtrium Galleries in the McLean Com- munity Center with a reception on June 12, attracting the pensive and the liveliest of Megan Rhodes with Max Kochev of McLean artists, students, and community members from the before painted steel fixture “Roots of D.C. Metro area. The exhibit features a collection of Winter Wheat: from ten days to full matu- art encompassing the themes of change, evolution, rity” by Dayla Luttwak. and development. From depicted dreams to weathered hands, and naturistic scenes to a live portrayal of reading a book in one’s bed, the exhibit showcased the idea that Dar- winism is not exclusive to animals alone, but is present in every instance of daily life. Gallery Juror Jack Rasmussen commented on the “interesting theme, because it’s a metaphor for art itself.” Art, he explained, is a transformation of sub- jects, materials, and ideas as it comes to fruition. Rasmussen is the Director and Curator at the Ameri- can University Museum at the Katzen, and a her- alded figure for art in the DC Metro Area. He awarded cash prizes to five artists from the exhibit, remark- ing on their unique perspective of sometimes unseen change in the occurrence of life. From left, artist Timothy Makerpeace with With cuts of cheese perhaps accompanied by wine, Timothy Rooney and John Straub, in front visitors perused the exhibit freely. “This is an under- of Makerpeace’s charcoal “Coal Terminal” valued gem of a space,” said Charles Sthreshley as within the center of the exhibit. he observed the diversity of pieces, the senior light- ing designer at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Wash- contemporary artists from the Mid-Atlantic region, ington, D.C. the MPA’s exhibitions are respected beyond just the The McLean Project of the Arts (MPA) hosts only McLean community. one juried show in the summer, and a total 16 shows Transformations: From One Thing to Another will a year. The non-profit visual arts center was founded be open until Aug. 2, at the Emerson and Atrium Gal- in 1962, and offers classes to all ages taught by pro- leries in the McLean Community Center. For more in- fessional art instructors. Funneling in the work of formation, visit www.mpaart.org or call 703-790-1953.
14 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion FREEFREE ESTIMATES!ESTIMATES! Patios,Patios, Walkways,Walkways, RetainingRetaining 100K Reasons to Find People Homes Walls,Walls, LandscapingLandscaping andand soso muchmuch more!more! By Maura Williams Interim Executive Direc- Fountains,Fountains, tor/FACETS Bonsai,Bonsai, OrchidsOrchids && 30% OFF BenchesBenches && andara was scared Nursery Stock of her spouse so she CactusCactus 25%25% OffOff Nursery Stock StatuesStatues 25%25% OffOff Sfled and left her life and job behind. New Shipments Tom suffered from an undi- BloomingBlooming TropicalsTropicals agnosed disease that cost Annuals & Perennials, him his job, home and life Hanging Baskets! 25%25% OffOff savings. These unfortunate 25% Off events led to both becoming homeless and living in the 6060 35%35% OFFOFF woods of Fairfax County. 50-75%50-75% OffOff JapaneseJapanese MaplesMaples That’s where on a cold win- PotteryPottery ter morning volunteers or- PotteryPottery Lowest Prices OverOver 150150 varietiesvarieties Since 2008! Over 150 varieties ganized by FACETS and other local nonprofits found Photo contributed them while participating in Maura Williams Playground Chips Bulk the 100,000 Homes Fairfax: FREE Fill& Organic Compost Mulch A Home for All Campaign, which is part of the na- During the housewarming, we welcomed these tional 100,000 Homes program, which counts, pho- neighbors experiencing homelessness into their own $ 99 $ 99 tographs, and interviews the chronically homeless apartments through our new program called TRI- 29. cu. yd. 24. cu. yd. in an effort to end homelessness. UMPH II Housing, which also provides supportive Fairfax County has nearly 2,900 people who are services. These recent successes have propelled the 9023 Arlington Blvd., homeless—14 percent of whom are chronically community to meet our goal of 50 people housed in Fairfax, Virginia homeless. Over the course of three mornings, our a year—and we still have two years to go for this 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) volunteers met and interviewed more than 400 campaign with a goal of housing 50 people each year! people who are chronically homeless. The findings We also had the chance to celebrate the program’s Follow 703-573-5025 were used to create profiles of people to ensure that nationwide success. Last week, I attended an event us: Open 7 days a week Visit our new Web site: each individual experiencing homelessness is counted in DC with Becky Kanis, the director of the national www.cravensnursery.com and that their progress in finding housing and ser- 100,000 Homes program, to announce a major mile- ➠ vices can be better tracked. stone as the 100,000th person—a vet who has been Supporting the County’s 10—year plan to end homeless from Arlington, Va.—moved into housing homelessness, the 100,000 Homes Campaign is fo- through this ambitious effort. In announcing the cused on building efficient local systems that target milestone, she emphatically declared: “We can for- resources to individuals who are most vulnerable. ever dispense with the Neanderthal view that people Dermatology & Allergy Campaign partners are committed to getting half of don’t deserve or aren’t ready for housing.” the people most vulnerable who are chronically Although the “100,000” number sounds big, it’s SPECIALISTS OF VIRGINIA homeless in supportive housing in three years— the people part that makes it special. Through this which will save money and possibly lives. campaign, we are able to put a local face on Kathryn J. Sowerwine, MD Already we have seen success. With the data col- homelessness with real stories about real people. lected by staff and volunteers, we were able to con- Some are grandmothers, fathers, sons, daughters, Dr. Kathryn J. Sowerwine is a board nect Sandara and Tom with services that have helped and friends. Many work and others have protected certified Allergist and Immunologist them regain their lives, safety, and dignity. Less than our nation. When we met them, they lived in cars, with a special interest in dermatological a year later, we celebrated with each of them and 16 encampments or on the streets, but they continued diseases linked to allergy. She completed others at a housewarming celebration, hosted by FAC- to smile and seemed hopeful that our caring com- a residency in Internal Medicine at ETS, a nonprofit that opens doors by helping those munity would help find them a home. And for Georgetown University Hospital and her who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County. 100,000 of them and counting, we have. clinical and research fellowship in allergy and immunology at the National Institutes Letters of Health in Bethesda, MD.
its current and future residents. lem. Let us hope that a new gen- Supervisors’ And, has thus jeopardized its fu- eration leaders among the voters ture economic vitality. Despite and the Board of Supervisors will Dr. Sowerwine has specialized training and experience Failure strong advocacy by many constitu- arise to solve that challenge. To the Editor: encies in the public and private to find out what causes your allergies, prevent and Fairfax County, the most popu- sectors, the current Board of Su- Conrad Egan treat symptoms, and help keep them under control. lous and affluent jurisdiction in the pervisors has failed, with few ex- Oakton D.C.-metro area, has failed to re- ceptions, to consistently advance Allergy Patch Testing • Asthma • Hives • Allergy Eczema spond to the challenge that it faces the cause of affordable homes in The writer is the recently resigned Food & Environmental Allergy Testing • Sinusitis to significantly support good, safe, Fairfax County, despite multiple co-chair of the Fairfax County Af- secure and affordable homes for proposals to surmount that prob- fordable Advisory Committee. Insect Venom Allergy Testing • Immunotherapy • Allergic Rhinitis Accepting New Patients Faith Notes with emotional, social, and physical challenges. www.jssa.org/growth-learning. Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith 1800 Town Center Dr., Ste. 415 1715 N. George Mason Dr., Ste. 105 community. Send to [email protected]. Reston, VA 20190 Arlington, VA 22205 Deadline is Friday. HAVEN of Northern Virginia offers a vari- ety of free bereavement support groups, meeting Phone 703-709-1492 • Fax 703-709-5111 The Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) on a weekly basis. 703-941-7000 or offers a wide variety of support groups for those www.havenofnova.org. www.dermspecialistsva.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 ❖ 15 Sports
2013-14 High School Sports Season Produces Memorable Moments
By Jon Roetman having to compete with other teams,” T.C. The Connection Williams junior Grace Girard said. “Now I have my own girls to compete with and it’s he 2013-14 high school sports a great feeling.” season was full of memorable South County’s Collea Burgess won the Tmoments and accomplishments, 6A North region all-around title. Hayfield’s including an undefeated record Molly Overstreet won the individual bars and national ranking for the Centreville state championship, and Westfield’s Katie football program, an emotional return to Freix finished third in the all-around. the state tournament for the Woodson boys’ In swimming, the Oakton girls’ and basketball team, and the first state champi- Robinson boys’ teams took home state onship in the history of T.C. Williams boys’ championships. In Maryland, the Wootton soccer. girls’ team won a state championship, edg- The following is a look back at some of ing rival Churchill. The Wootton boys’ team the highlights from around Fairfax County. finished runner-up. Fall Sports Spring Sports The Centreville football team crushed the The T.C. Williams boys’ soccer team en- competition in 2013, going 10-0 with an tered the 2014 season with hopes of get- average margin of victory of 38 points dur- ting past the region quarterfinals. The Ti- ing the regular season. The carnage con- tans took care of that — and then some. tinued in the postseason, as the Wildcats Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection TC won the first state championship in defeated South Lakes, South County, Stone- Joey Sullivan and the McLean baseball team reached the state semifinals program history, beating Washington-Lee 2- wall Jackson and Westfield on their way to in 2014. 0 in the Virginia 6A state final. the Virginia 6A North region championship. The Centreville girls’ team reached the 6A In the Group 6A state championship In cross country, the Chantilly boys’ and matchups with Lake Braddock by a com- championship match, but fell short against game, Centreville throttled nationally- the Oakton girls’ teams captured Virginia bined eight points. Battlefield, 0-0 (4-3), in a penalty-kick ranked Oscar Smith 35-6, capturing the 6A state titles at Great Meadow. The W-L “[I’m] really happy for our kids, really shootout. The Wildcats finished region and program’s first state title since 2000. The girls’ team produced the best finish in pro- happy for our school community,” Woodson state runners-up despite winning just three Wildcats finished with overwhelming ad- gram history, taking state runner-up. head coach Doug Craig said. “This was a of their first 10 matches. vantages in total yards (338-88), rushing Oakton senior John Stoney won the boys’ very difficult week. The fact that our Cav- The South County softball team won the yards (327-14), and time of possession individual championship, and West Spring- alry (student section) was out in such great program’s first state championship, beating (34:02-13:58). field senior Caroline Alcorta won the girls’ numbers says a lot about the school com- previously undefeated Cosby 4-1 in the 6A The victory improved Centreville’s record individual title with a meet-record time of munity. To give them an hour-and-a-half, final. Stallions pitcher Rebecca Martin fin- to 15-0 and jumped the Wildcats into the 17 minutes, 13 seconds. hour-and-45-minute distraction tonight, ished her high school career with another No. 15 national ranking in USA TODAY. “I was just hoping to win,” Alcorta said. something to feel good about, that’s what gem in the circle, tossing a complete-game “It’s certainly the best team that I’ve ever “I didn’t expect to get the course record.” sports is supposed to be about at the high three-hitter while striking out 10. Catcher been around in 21 years of coaching high In volleyball, Langley won its first state school level.” Haylea Geer hit a momentum-swinging solo school football,” Centreville head coach championship, beating First Colonial in the The Wakefield boys’ basketball team won home run in the fourth inning. Chris Haddock said. “… We actually talked Virginia 6A final. The Saxons became the the 5A North region championship and ad- In lacrosse, the Robinson boys’ and to our kids a lot about our place in history first team from the old Northern Region to vanced to the Virginia state tournament for Westfield girls’ lacrosse teams won state and setting a higher standard and that’s win a state title. the second consecutive season. The Lake championships. Westfield defeated Oakton something that the kids wanted to do. They “I think the fact that most of the players Braddock boys’ basketball team repeated as 13-11 in the girls’ final after losing to the wanted to make history. I don’t know where had been to states the year before helped a Patriot District/Conference 7 champions. Cougars in the Conference 5 and 6A North you place us in the all-time teams, but we’re lot with preparation and the mental aspect The Herndon boys’ basketball team won the region championship games. Robinson certainly one of the best in Northern Vir- of the game,” Langley head coach Susan Conference 5 championship and finished started the season 1-3 before closing with ginia and we’re definitely the best at Shifflett wrote. “Obviously, we were very with a 23-3 record. The West Springfield 17 straight victories, including a 9-7 win Centreville.” talented, as well. First time I have ever had girls’ team reached the state tournament for over Langley in the state final. Centreville center Josh Smith, guard two outstanding outside hitters (Jessica the fourth time in five years. The South In baseball, Chantilly won the first region Kainoa O’Connor, running back/kick re- Donaldson and Rachel Andrejev). Sisi Lakes boys’ and girls’ basketball teams won championship in program history and turner AJ Turner, wide receiver/defensive Holderman (libero) really stepped the sec- Conference 6 championships. reached the Virginia 6A state final. McLean back Charles Tutt, and linebacker Tyler Love ond half of the season. And of course, there In wrestling, Robinson won its third Vir- reached the state semifinals, the furthest earned VHSL all-state honors. Linebacker is Alex. That helps a lot.” ginia state championship in four years. postseason advancement in program his- Chad Wiggins was the 6A North region and Rams’ heavyweight Jake Pinkston won his tory. Conference 5 Defensive Player of the Year, fourth consecutive region championship, In track and field, T.C. Williams brought and quarterback Scott Walter was the con- Winter Sports reached the state final for the fourth straight home the Virginia 6A boys’ state champi- ference Offensive Player of the Year. Had- Members of the W.T. Woodson boys’ bas- year and won his second state title. onship. The South County girls’ team fin- dock received conference and region Coach ketball team dealt with the death of two Centreville junior Tyler Love, after win- ished state runner-up. In Maryland, the of the Year honors. classmates during the 2014 6A North re- ning a state title with the football team in Wootton boys’ team finished 4A state run- In golf, Connor Messick, Juhee Bae, Vishal gion tournament. While the tragedies af- the fall, captured the 195-pound state wres- ner-up. Giri and Mike Sciorra helped Chantilly win fected the emotions of several Cavaliers, the tling championship. In tennis, the Lake Braddock boys’ team the Virginia 6A state championship. Sciorra team found a way to continue winning and In gymnastics, Washington-Lee won its defeated Langley in the Virginia 6A state won the individual state title, and Bae won eventually captured the program’s second third consecutive region championship and final. The Oakton girls’ team finished state the girls’ state championship. consecutive region title. finished third at states. McLean finished runner-up. Oakton’s Adrien Bouchet won In field hockey, Westfield won the first Woodson secured a berth in the Virginia region runner-up for the third straight year, the boys’ singles championship, and Lake state title in Starr Karl’s decorated coach- state tournament by defeating Herndon 63- and placed second at states. T.C. Williams, Braddock’s Jacob Daugherty and Long ing career, which includes more than 300 62 in overtime in the region semifinals. The fielding its first complete team since the Huynh won the boys’ doubles title. Oakton’s wins in 24 seasons. The Bulldogs defeated following evening, Woodson defeated Lake early 1980s, won the Conference 7 cham- Lizzie Stewart won the girls’ singles title and two-time defending champ First Colonial 2- Braddock 66-56 in the region final. The pionship. Stewart and Lindsey Le won the girls’ 1 in the Virginia 6A state final. Cavaliers had lost their previous three “I just remember being a freshman and doubles championship for the Cougars.
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Photos by Rachel Stone/The Connection Monarch butterflies were released as a symbol of freedom from oppres- WCCW Founder Dongwoo Lee Hahm, left, sits on a butterfly-shaped sion, and hope for the future. bench with Comfort Women Survivor Il Chul Kang, right. Comfort Women Memorial Highlights Human Trafficking
recent words of President Obama were re- Women Issues. The project not only pays New Peace Garden peated by Washington Coalition for Com- respect to the county’s prominent Asian fort Women Issues President Christine Choi, community, but also underlines its own a beacon of hope “‘Any of us who look back on the history of authentic issue with human trafficking. what happened to the Comfort Women here “Nobody really wants to talk about it,” for victims. … have to recognize that this was a ter- said Grace Han Wolf, who served as honor- rible, egregious violation of human rights. ary co-chair of the coalition’s Memorial By Rachel Stone Those women were violated in ways that, Peace Garden Committee." “With two inter- The Connection even in the midst of war, was shocking.’” national airports and the nation’s Capitol, Comfort Women survivor Il Chul Kang no one thinks twice about seeing a multi- hen members of the Wash- bore testimony of being kidnapped from her ethnic group of women in this area.” But ington Coalition for Com- Japanese home to “serve” the military men these are silent, often unseen crimes nestled Wfort Women Issues unveiled who were stationed in South Korea. Many in homes and shopping centers. And they a new memorial on May 30, comfort women have since forgiven the won’t go away without the consciousness they also illuminated the issue of local hu- Japanese for these actions, but are abashed of the community. “Be on the lookout. Don’t man trafficking in Northern Virginia. it has taken over 50 years to address these be complacent; be vigilant,” she said. Elected officials including Supervisor John wrongdoings. Del. Mark Keam (D-35) rec- The website www.justaskva.org is the ul- Foust, Japanese and Korean representatives, ognized the timely anniversary of D-Day. timate resource of 24/7 telephone hotlines and human rights activists gathered to re- Grace Han Wolf, who co-chaired “We can’t undo the past … but we can en- and awareness information for the state of member the women and girls who were the memorial committee, re- sure that this never happens again,” he said, Virginia. The county has also collaborated forced into sexual slavery during WWII. minded the audience of an appli- “Those women didn’t die in vain.” on the Polaris Initiative, offering resources Now the memorial stands sunlit on the back cable lesson, “All that is required “We as a community must care for each devoted to alleviating the issue of human lawn of the Fairfax County Government for evil to prevail is for good men other,” said Sharon Bulova, chairman of the trafficking in the area. Center, as a reminder for today’s commu- to do nothing.” Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Inquir- The Polaris Hotline can be reached at any nity to take a stand against these crimes ies about building the memorial initially time, any day of the year at 1-888-373- against humanity in their own neighbor- emonial ribbon cutting and butterfly re- began in her office, and the recent ceremony 7888. Call 911 in case of immediate emer- hoods. lease, artful performances, and a series of was the culmination of 18 months’ advo- gency. Crime tips can also be reported to The unveiling ceremony comprised a cer- congratulatory and solemn remarks. The cacy by Washington Coalition for Comfort 703-246- 4006. Volunteer Opportunities
Fairfax County’s Respite Care and click on Volunteer Solutions. data entry, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 click on Volunteer Solutions. olderadults and click on Volunteer Volunteers give family caregivers of The Lewinsville Senior Center, p.m. For these and other volunteer op- The Wakefield Senior Center, Solutions. a frail older adults a well-deserved 1609 Great Falls Street, McLean, needs portunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, needs The Mount Vernon Adult Day break so they can go shopping, attend a certified volunteer Zumba iInstructor or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ a volunteer art teacher, certified instruc- Health Care Center, 8350 Rich- a doctor’s appointment or just have and an office assistant. For these and olderadults and click on Volunteer So- tors for Zumba Gold and Pilates, a coin mond Highway, Alexandria, needs coffee with a friend. Volunteers visit other volunteer opportunities, call 703- lutions. collector to lead groups, an experienced social companions for participants and oversee the safety of the older 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit Meals on Wheels needs drivers in canasta player to lead groups and Span- on Fridays from 3-5 p.m. and front adult for a few hours each month. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and Franconia, Reston, McLean and Falls ish-speaking interpreters. For these and desk volunteers on Tuesdays and Support and training are provided. click on Volunteer Solutions. Church. For these and other volunteer other volunteer opportunities, call 703- Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact Kristin Martin at 703-324- Fairfax County needs volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit and 3:30-4:30 p.m. For these and 7577, TTY 711, or On-Call IT Specialists are needed to help 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and other volunteer opportunities, call [email protected]. older adults. Schedule is flexible. For olderadults and click on Volunteer So- click on Volunteer Solutions. 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit The Herndon Senior Center, these and other volunteer opportunities, lutions. The Sully Senior Center, 5690 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults 873 Grace Street, Herndon, needs a call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit Fairfax County needs volunteers to Sully Road, Centreville, needs a certified and click on Volunteer Solutions. volunteer mosaic instructor and knit- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and drive older adults to medical appoint- personal trainer to work with older Find out more about the Northern ting instructor. For these and other click on Volunteer Solutions. ments and wellness programs. For these adults, for one hour two days per week. Virginia Long-Term Care Ombuds- volunteer opportunities, call 703- The Bailey’s Senior Center, 5920 and other volunteer opportunities, call For these and other volunteer opportu- man Program at 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit Summers Lane, Falls Church, needs of- 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults fice assistance with the front desk and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ltcombudsman. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 ❖ 17 703-917-6400 Employment Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon
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