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A morning of low turnout at Arlington’s Arlington Votes Madison and Marshall precincts. By Vernon Miles The Connection

rlingtonians lined up to vote on Election Day to choose between ADemocratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Republican challenger Ed Gillespie. At a more local level, they also chose a candidate to represent the 8th district in the House of Representatives, to vote on the candidates for County Board and School Board, and to vote on four bonds. The first voters came into the Madison Community Center before dawn and lined up in the hall, with election workers pass- ing out sample ballots and urging citizens to have their identification ready, all of them waiting for 6 a.m. Thirteen hours later, the Voter Kathy Kiernan at the ballot box. polls were scheduled to close at 7 p.m. For Caroline Klam, one of these election percent. In the 2013 Virginia Governor’s officials at the Madison precinct, there still Election, the Madison precinct reported won’t be enough voters coming through the 1,696 votes, roughly 51 percent of the Madi- precinct. Looking at the room more son precinct’s 3,304 total voters. Deborah Election crowded with campaign workers than vot- Lott, an election officer at the Marshall pre- officials ers, Klam noted that turnout would likely cinct who’s worked on elections for eight check in improve later in the day, but it wasn’t as years, said she expects the turnout in her voter John crowded as she had hoped it would be. precinct to be closer to 49 percent this year. Beach. “55-60 percent voter turnout is abysmal,” “We had a line out the door at six o’clock said Klam. “We should have Saturday vot- this morning,” said Lott. “This is a close race, ing … we should make it easier for people and we generally get more people for the to vote.” federal elections, so that’s a draw. The Klam got involved during the 2008 Presi- county seat is pretty tight as well, and the dential election. In 2008, the Madison pre- bonds affect people here.” and the bonds on the Arlington ballot were “Look at what Mark Herring has done al- cinct cast a total of 1,745 votes in the Presi- “This particular ballot has real choices on his biggest focuses. “This county is very ef- ready; he’s made marriage equality possible dential Election. For midterm elections, the it,” said John Beach, one of the first voters fective in supplying goods and services to in Virginia. That’s very important for me turnout tends to be lower, between 39-42 at Madison. For Beach, the senatorial race its constituents. It’s a very effective county; because one of my kids is in a same sex it’s not the debt here that I’m worried marriage and now her partner can adopt, about.” legally, their child.” The Arlington ballot’s four major bond On the opposite side of the sidewalk, issues total $219 million to fund transpor- Chris Walsh represented the campaign of tation, parks, local infrastructure and pub- John Vihstadt, an independent running for lic schools. Carmen Miller, another voter at reelection to the Arlington School Board the Madison precinct, has said the bonds against the Democratic challenger Alan were her biggest issue going into her vote. Howze. “We’ve got kids in school here,” said “There are specific issues that are impor- Carmen Miller. “The schools are too over- tant, but the election is more about tone,” crowded, and we need to make sure we said Walsh. “[It’s about] finding common have enough infrastructure to support ground; less about Republican, Democrat, The line to them.” For Carmen’s husband, Matt Miller, or independent, but do you have good ideas vote at the the focus was on the Senate race. and can you work with the other people in Madison “The majority in the senate is up for grabs, the legislative body to get those ideas imple- precinct. and I want to make sure we keep Mark mented into law. I’m old enough to remem- Warner,” said Matt Miller. “He’s a great sena- ber when there was more civility in poli- tor.” tics, not that people were any less passion- Photos by The senate race, for many voters, was ate. There were ways to work together, both Vernon Miles The Connection what got them out of bed and to the polls at a national and a local level.” that morning. John Schneider, a senior at Yorktown High “[The biggest issue is] control of the sen- School, was also helping to run the polls at ate and the house of representatives,” said the Madison precinct. Schneider is 18, and Susan Gajewsky at the Marshall precinct. while he did not register in time for the elec- As in most elections, the streets outside tion, he was encouraged by his government the polls were dotted with staff from the teacher to find other ways to participate in various campaigns. Marjorie Singer was one the local elections. of the volunteers representing the Arling- “I’m planning on writing about the pro- ton County Democratic campaign in the cess for my class,” said Schneider, who election. added that if he could vote, budget issues “In this state, elections can be won in a would be his biggest focus in the election. handful of votes, as we saw with the re- Check www.arlingtonconnection.com for count for attorney general,” said Singer. the final results of the election. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2014 ❖ 3 News News Briefs County: ‘Banning the Box’

Arlington County is “banning the box” on county employment Photos by Louise Krafft/Connection applications, eliminating questions about criminal convictions. While these questions do not automatically disqualify applicants, they can be a barrier to employment for anyone with a criminal record, negatively impacting millions of Americans. An estimated 65 million adults in the U.S. currently have a criminal record. More than 50 jurisdictions around the country and at least 10 states already have “banned the box,” choosing to ask the question later in the interview and hiring process. Arlington joins Vir- ginia localities such as the City of Alexandria, Newport News, Norfolk, Petersburg, Portsmouth and Richmond in this initiative. Beginning Nov. 3, Arlington will be: ❖ Eliminating the question regarding criminal convictions on the initial application, for positions not related to public safety. ❖ Eliminating the question regarding a DWI (Driving While Church member Gary Intoxicated) or DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction on Smucker volunteered for the initial application, provided the position does not rely on driv- dining room duty at the ing as a part of the job, such as a CDL (commercial) driver or Mattie Ndearia works the counter in the kitchen. annual bazaar on Saturday. public safety. Questions regarding criminal convictions may still be asked at the time of the interview. Non-public safety candidates may be required to sign a statement that they have had no convictions in the last three years, or if they do have a conviction, they may provide a written explanation regarding the offense. State Honors County’s Housing Efforts Arlington County has received two state awards for its efforts to preserve affordable housing and meet housing needs along Columbia Pike. The Columbia Pike Planning Initiative, a joint effort with the Pike Planning Plenary Group, was named “Best In My Backyard ‘IMBY’” at the 2014 Governor’s Housing Conference. Arlington Mill Residences, a joint effort with Arlington Partner- ship for Affordable Housing (APAH), was named “Best Housing Development.” The awards recognize statewide excellence and innovation in meeting housing needs. Melody Fitzgerald waits to Arlington County and the Pike Planning Plenary Group collabo- take the next diner’s order. rated with residents, property owners, developers and consult- ants to complete a community-based planning effort to preserve the existing 6,200 affordable rental units along the Pike. To imple- ment plan goals, the county adopted a Neighborhoods Form Based Code zoning tool that incorporates affordable housing requirements and design regulations. It added new financial tools, including the Transit Oriented Affordable Housing Fund and the Columbia Pike Tax Increment Financing Area. Arlington Mill Residences, completed by APAH in February 2014, is the first new affordable housing development of the Columbia Pike corridor revitalization effort. Its development on county- owned land is one of the features that helped it win this year’s award. The 122-unit, four-story building includes 98 two- and three-bedroom units to support larger families and has increased housing along the Pike for extremely low-income households, including 13 units designated for formerly homeless individuals and families.

Orthopaedic Foot Church neighbor Ken Kunec entertains shoppers and & Ankle Center Opens diners with musical selec- Handcrafted holiday gift items fill a row of tables in the tion on his accordion. church hall. The Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Center in Falls Church has ex- panded with a second office located at 1307 North Highland Street in Arlington. The building on North Highland Street has been renovated and Soup & Pie Bazaar & Yard Sale will be outfitted with the latest technology, including digital x- he Arlington Church of and regular or hot venison chili, Along with the featured home- ray imaging, according to Arlington resident Matthew Buchanan, the Brethren held its an- potato cheese soup and tomato made soups and pies for dining, a M.D. In addition, Arthur Black, D.P.M. will be joining center and T nual Soup & Pie Bazaar & basil. variety of yard sale items, baked practicing full time at the new location. Black will be treating Yard Sale at the church on N. For dessert, diners could choose goods, and a selection of gifts were patients with common foot problems, including hammertoe and Montague Street in Arlington on between apple, banana cream, offered for sale. bunion deformity, fungal nails, athlete’s foot, diabetic foot care, Saturday, Nov. 1. dark cherry, red cherry, chocolate The annual Soup and Pie Bazaar as well as ankle sprains, strains and fractures. The menu included a selection cream, coconut cream, key lime, supports Heifer Inc. and SERVV In- The Falls Church facility at 2922 Telestar Court offers on-site of soups that included beef barley, lemon meringue, mixed berry, pe- ternational and the many minis- physical therapy, as well as custom orthotics and bracing services. beef vegetable, chicken tortilla, can, peanut butter, pumpkin or tries of the Arlington Church of the chicken vegetable, chili (regular) strawberry rhubarb pie. Brethren congregation. 4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board

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WEDNESDAY/NOV. 5 History Workshop. 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Room,1015 N Quincy St. Participants will learn how to research the history of their own home or any historic property in Arlington. Visit www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

FRIDAY/NOV. 7 Meet Local State Legislators. 9:45- 11:30 a.m. Fairlington Community Center, 3304 South Stafford St., Arlington. Senators and Delegates HOLIDAY FUNraiser WEEKEND! representing Arlington and Alexandria have been invited to November 14th-16th participate to provide an opportunity Friday 6-9pm: “WIN” and “Cheese” Silent Auction, Food, for the public to discuss aging issues Entertainment... Holiday Bazaar Opens! with jewelry, metaphysical with them prior to the General items, creative gifts, candles, books, baked goods, and more! Assembly Session that begins in January 2015. Visit Saturday 9-5pm: Bazaar continues with Readers, Astrology Readings www.commissions.arlingtonva.us/ and Aura Photos/Consultations coa, email [email protected] or call 703-228-1700. Sunday 10-4: Silent Auction Closes at 1:00 pm.... Bazaar and events continue SUPPORT OUR ONGOING HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE for local charities, your donation of non-perishable food will earn you raffle tickets SATURDAY/NOV.8 or prizes throughout the weekend!!! Become a Foster Parent. 10 a.m.- noon. Learn how to become a foster ARLINGTON METAPHYSICAL CHAPEL parent at this information session. Call 703-228-1550 or visit 5618 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA www.arlingtonva.us/fostercare. Annual Prayer Brunch. 11 a.m. at 703-276-8738 Westin Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson www.arlingtonmeta.org See Bulletin, Page 8

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Siting the Arlington Heritage Center @ArlConnection An independent, locally owned weekly To the Editor: history and other topics. center there would help achieve that vision. newspaper delivered As you are likely aware, at the urging of the As to siting of the Arlington Heritage Center to homes and businesses. The following open letter was addressed to the County Arlington Historical Society, the Arlington within the Envision Courthouse Square study Published by Board. Black Heritage Museum, and the HALRB, the area, at least two locations come to mind. The Local Media Connection LLC he board and members of the Ar- County Board on January 1,2003 appointed a HALRB letter (referred to above) calls for the 1606 King Street lington Historical Society have fol- 15-member Arlington Heritage Center Task preservation in place of the Simmonds Build- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Force under the leadership of Charlene ing at 2041 15th Street North (now the loca- lowed proposed changes to the Free digital edition delivered to T Bickford to make recommendations to the tion of a Jerry’s Subs and Pizza restaurant) as Courthouse area as a result of the your email box. Go to Envision Courthouse Square Planning and Ur- County Board on the concept and siting of the the “last remaining vestige of ‘Lawyers’ Row,’ connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe ban Design Planning Study. We understand that Arlington Heritage Center. once the location of many who practiced law The thinking was that the current exhibit in Arlington’s courts.” As recognized by the the County Board will be considering the study NEWS DEPARTMENT: soon, perhaps at a December meeting. space of the Arlington Historical Museum in HALRB, preservation of this building “would [email protected] We urge the County Board to consider siting the historic Hume School building could never create a distinctive corner and provide a re- be developed in a way that would support the minder of what the Courthouse Square was and Steven Mauren the Arlington Heritage Center in Editor kind of historical museum that Arlington de- how the area got its name.” This facade of the Letter the Courthouse Square study area. 703-778-9415 We understand that support for this serves to have, primarily because of parking Simmonds Building could provide a welcom- [email protected] idea has been expressed in the limitations. It was also thought that telling the ing entry into exhibit space for the Arlington story of the African American experience in Heritage Center. Vernon Miles workshops, surveys, interviews and meetings Reporter conducted in connection with the study. We Arlington, the mission of the Arlington Black Another possible site for the Arlington Heri- 703-615-0960 also understand that the letter dated Oct. 9, Heritage Museum, could be accomplished tage Center is inside the four-story civic/cul- [email protected] much more successfully if physical exhibit tural building of 68,OOO square feet at the 2014 to the County Board from the Arlington Jon Roetman County Historical Affairs and Landmark Review space were available in addition to the cur- northwest comer of N. Courthouse Road and Sports Editor Board expressed support for exploring this rent online-only presence of the that museum. N. 14th Street that is called for in the Court- 703-752-4013 Although the Task Force’s charge from the house Square Draft Concept Plan issued by [email protected] idea. @jonroetman As you are likely aware, the principal com- County Board did not specify a location for the County staff on Sept. 2, 2014. Use of a portion ponent of the proposed Arlington Heritage Arlington Heritage Center, the group early of this building for the Arlington Heritage Cen- ADVERTISING: Center would be public exhibit space for the on focused on land on Columbia Pike where ter, a civic and cultural resource of the highest the Navy Annex once stood. It was thought that order, is consistent with the vision of that plan. For advertising information historical artifact collections of the Arlington [email protected] Historical Museum and the Arlington Black this property offered a good location for the This letter does not address the cost of es- 703-778-9431 Heritage Museum. Other essential components center and could be conveyed to Arlington tablishing/maintaining the proposed Arlington Debbie Funk of the Arlington Heritage Center would be lec- County by the Federal Government upon the Heritage Center, nor who would be expected scheduled closing and demolition of the Navy to pay. The Arlington Historical Society is an Display Advertising/National Sales ture, reception, administrative office, curato- 703-778-9444 rial work, and collection storage space. Com- Annex. Among other assets, the location overall-volunteer organization whose current an- [email protected] munity meeting space would be a worthwhile looked the historic site of Freedman’s Village, nual budget is in the $50,000 range. Achieve- an important place in the history of the Afri- ment of the Arlington Heritage Center would Andrea Smith addition. The exhibit space should be contigu- Classified & Employment Advertising ous with the other public activity areas of the can American experience in Arlington. In late require a public-private partnership involving 703-778-9411 center, such as lecture, reception, and commu- 2012, the Arlington County Manager an- all stakeholders. The Arlington Historical So- [email protected] nounced that the county staff had ceased ef- ciety would pledge itself to join a coalition to nity meeting rooms. David Griffin Non-public administrative, curatorial and forts to have the Federal Government convey obtain funding for the Center, but Arlington Marketing Assistant collection storage space could be located offsite the former Navy Annex property and was in- County’s willingness to play a leadership role 703-778-9431 [email protected] if the exhibit space location cannot accommo- stead working to secure a closely proximate would be essential to success. date them. For example, non-public activities location for the Arlington Heritage Center. The Arlington Historical Society appreciates could be considered for location in the historic A major reason to locate the Arlington Heri- the opportunity to comment on this issue and Editor & Publisher Hume School building at 1805 S. Arlington tage Center in the Courthouse Square study is prepared to be of further assistance to the Mary Kimm area is because the Courthouse Square study County Board if requested. [email protected] Ridge Road. As you know, the Hume School @MaryKimm building now houses the public exhibit space envisions the area as the “civic and cultural of the Arlington Historical Museum. It will soon heart of Arlington.” The center would fit well John P. Richardson Executive Vice President in the area that Arlington County envisions as President Jerry Vernon house additional exhibits on the African- [email protected] American experience in Arlington being its civic and cultural hearl. Indeed, locating the Arlington Historical Society jointly curated by the Arlington Historical Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Museum and the Arlington Black Heritage Photography: Museum. That public exhibit space would no Addressing Metro Capacity Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel longer be necessary if sufficient public exhibit Art/Design: space for the two museums is located in the To the Editor: dria, Arlington and Fairfax play critical roles Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: Arlington Heritage Center. in our region’s economic development as both Geovani Flores Through exhibitions, programming, educa- The following open letter was addressed to Aubrey move through the Carlyle and Potomac Yard Layne Jr., Virginia Secretary of Transportation. tional initiatives, and providing space for com- areas of Alexandria as well as Crystal City in Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann munity meetings, the Arlington Heritage Cen- he opening of the Silver Line is a ma- Arlington. Carlyle is a growing mix of residen- [email protected] ter would: jor milestone for our region. We ap- tial, jobs and retail with over 3,400 residents, @TheismannMedia ❖ help build a sense of community in Ar- T 48 storefronts and over 5,141,465 square feet plaud all of the leaders with the vi- lington by linking Arlington residents to their of existing office space. Potomac Yard is quickly sion and tenacity to bring this project forward. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 common past and to one another; We would be remiss, though, if we didn’t em- expanding, with nearly 2,000 residential units [email protected] ❖ create an environment for Arlington resi- phasize the significant need for new Metro built or under construction in south Potomac dents to delve deeply into their community’s funding made clear by this effort. The Blue Line Yard. Crystal City, the heart of Arlington’s busi- history through Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax now ness district is home to 36 million square feet and cultural heritage; must work at significantly reduced capacity of mixed-use development, more than 17,000 ❖ allow Arlington residents to make personal with reduced trains during peak hours from 7 residents and about 54,700 jobs. By 2040, Crys- and meaningful connections to their commu- trains an hour to 5. This means Blue Line com- tal City and Pentagon City are estimated to add nity; muters will have an increased average wait a total of 8,500 more residents, and 35,500 ❖ link different and diverse individuals and time of 12 minutes between trains, up from more jobs. Each of these high-density transit groups together to form new relationships; and 8.5 minutes. communities depends on transit to grow and ❖ provide forums for civic dialogue on local The Yellow and Blue Lines through Alexan- See Letters, Page 13 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Knopf To Lead 55+ Travel Office Christine Knopf has been named supervisor of Arlington County’s 55+ Travel Office. An Arlington resident, she has been a county em- ployee for nine years in the De- partment of Parks and Recreation, Sports and Recreation Division. “We are excited to have a person like Christine who lives in Ar- lington and started volunteering with DPR at the age of 14,” said said Cheryl E. Johnson, manager, Office of Senior Adult Programs. “Her organizational skills and interest in quality programming will be a valuable asset to OSAP and the travel office.” Sharleka Ashton, who has been acting supervisor will assume the role of assistant supervisor. For information about 55+ Travel, call 703-228-4748. “Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Nov. 17-22.

Senior centers: Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. Pershing Dr.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Arlington Mill, 909 S. Dinwiddie St.; Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St. Senior trips: Monday, Nov. 17, tour NPR headquarters, D.C., $8; Thursday, Nov. 20, Leesburg Outlets, $8; Friday, Nov. 21, Ford’s Fish Shack, Chantilly, $8. Call Arlington County 55+ Travel, 703-228-4748. Registration required. New Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, seated, stretching, cardio boxing and more exercise programs beginning week of Nov. 17. Call for fees and days, 703-228- 4721. Connecting to social networks, one-on-one, Monday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m., Lee. Free. Call for appointment, 703- 228-0555. Pickleball games and instruc- tion, Mondays, Walter, Reed, TJ, Arlington Mill. Details, 703-228-4721. Tennis, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bluemont Courts. De- tails, 703-228-4745. Seated exercise, Monday-Wednes- day-Friday, 9 a.m., Madison. $60/15 sessions; $4 drop-in. Details, 703-228- 4878. Madison Chess Club, Mondays, 9:30 a.m., Madison Comm. Center. Free. Details, 703-228-0555. Ice skating, Mondays, 8:10 a.m. – 9:20 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall, $1. Register, 703-228- 4745. Seniors-only weight room hours, Langston-Brown, $60/15 sessions. Details, 703-228-6300. Foreign language conversation groups, free. Details, 703-228-4721. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2014 ❖ 7 Schools And the Bands Played On Two local high

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can’t say enough about how proud I am of the students’ efforts “Ithroughout the day. It was by far the coldest, windiest, and rainiest day they have had to perform in all year,” said Brian Bersh, band director of Yorktown High School in Arlington. Band directors Adam Foreman of TJ (left) and Brian /The Connection “I was absolutely thrilled with [my stu- Bersh of Yorktown. dents’] efforts” in “very difficult conditions for a marching band,” said Band Director regional competition was held in the Navy- Yorktown band Adam Foreman of Thomas Jefferson Marine Stadium at Annapolis. A glance at enters the arena. High School for Science and Technology license plates in the parking area reflected in Alexandria. wide-spread interest from CN, DC, MD, NC, USBands is an independent scholastic NJ, NY, PA, WV and VA. later under the still gray skies during the music and marching only because of this service organization that manages a com- Standing in the miserable weather and break before finals began, he opined that cadre called “band moms” and “band dads.” petitive circuit for high school bands coast- hearing of a “wind warning” on the nearby “overall the event has been fantastic” and Barb Males of McLean, whose daughter at- to-coast. On a given weekend, the firm over- Bay Bridge, any first-time observer would “as for the band members, they are all tends TJ, said: “Billie is very committed to sees 125 events in 25 states involving 700 question whether the competition would go champions.” her music. That is why I am here.” While bands with 70,000 student musicians. forward. Justin Heimbecker, USBands direc- Heimbecker explained the popularity of speaking, she covered large musical instru- On the first of this month, a northeast tor, saw no reason not to proceed. Hours band competitions. “Yes; challenging other ments with towels to shelter them from the bands is exciting. However, the more im- rain. portant element involves each student com- Once the event concluded, Bersh of From left, peting against himself or herself.” It is this Yorktown ventured a thought with respect Michael latter part, he went on, that generates per- to his band members. Memory of the day Morrison sonal satisfaction derived from doing the should be that “they performed their best (father of band best you can, striving to do better each time show of the year despite the weather,” and member and contributing to the band and your other without any misplaced “regret they didn’t Michaela), band members. Having students from a perform well because of the weather.” Anne wide geographic area isn’t a particular prob- Wittenberg lem for TJ’s 95 band members. “They (mother of And the Winners Are ... choose to attend the school. If any problem band member The preliminaries involved 32 bands. arises, it is usually solved by the parents Only 16 were invited to the Platinum Regional Andrew) and who are very supportive of the band,” Fore- Finals and both representatives of Northern Vir- Benny Neilsen man said. As an example, he said “a big ginia were included. (Yorktown Arlington’s Yorktown High School (“Marching carpool system is in place.” th junior class Patriots”) finished in 10 place. A certain group can be found hovering Thomas Jefferson High School for Science percussionist) around each band. They scurry about lift- and Technology (“Marching Colonials”), located in fixing a drum. ing and pushing whatever needs a lift or a Alexandria but drawing many students from nearby districts, wound up in 2nd place and also push. Band directors are able to focus on won the award for music. School Notes Bulletin Board

Email announcements to search institution and a leader in the Their work is featured at From Page 8 anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related [email protected]. study and exploration of the ocean. Last 2014.inurbino.net/. Davis Highway. The theme of this year’s year Marymount worked with it to cre- brunch is “Sisters Called to Serve: dementias. Call 800-272-3900 Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos Cold War Lecture. ate a prototype search engine called Sarah Lundgren graduated Honoring Youth Who Serve in Our 3-4:30 p.m. are welcome. Arlington Central Library, 1015 OceanLink. The work at Marymount will from Walsh College, in Troy, Mich., Communities.” This signature event Quincy St., Arlington. Part of Encore involve both graduate and undergradu- with a Master of Business Adminis- provides scholarships for graduating Marymount University was Learning’s fall lecture series ”Meet awarded a $144,000 grant from the ate students. tration degree. seniors in the Northern Virginia area and subsidizes programs for the the Speaker.” Gary Powers Jr. will National Science Foundation to con- speak on various Cold War events, community. $65. Visit duct research that will help create Elizabeth M. Bryan enrolled at Diptina Tikhatri is among including the 1960 U-2 incident www.nvdecs.org for more. the next generation of the Internet, Colby College in Waterville, Maine, this Southeast Missouri State involving his father. Powers will which will make it easier for comput- fall. A graduate of University of University’s summer 2014 gradu- detail his family’s efforts to set the ers to search and discover scientific Edinburgh, Bryan is the daughter of ates. SUNDAY/NOV. 9 record straight and will discuss John Bryan and Nancy White of Arling- Tikhatri graduated with a Bach- efforts to preserve Cold War history. data. Jewish Genealogy. 5 p.m. Volunteer ton. elor of Science with a major in A book signing will follow the Dr. Tom Narock, an assistant pro- Room, Unitarian Universalist Church presentation. Call 703-228-2144. fessor of information technology at health management: health promo- of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Marymount, will lead Marymount’s Amanda Ellison participated in a tion option. Rabbi Leila Gal Berner will be co- four-week study abroad program this efforts working with Woods Hole teaching with genealogist Julian TUESDAY/NOV. 11 Oceanographic Institution in past summer in which students devel- Amber Roberts, of Arlington, Preisler. Email Operation Christmas Child Falmouth, Mass.; Columbia Univer- oped multimedia content documenting is one of eight students from the [email protected] for more. Collection. Chick-fil-A Crystal City, sity; the University of Maryland, the people and places of Urbino, Italy, University of Virginia School of and the surrounding Marche Region. Law who will take part in the 2200 Crystal Drive and Ballston Baltimore County; the University of MONDAY/NOV. 10 Commons Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd. A California, Santa Barbara; Wright Ellison, a senior media arts and design university’s Tri-Sector Leadership major at JMU, was one of 28 JMU stu- Fellows program, a leadership pro- Seminar. 10-11 a.m. at Vienna special collection day with State University; and the Consortium participating Arlington area Chick-fil- for Ocean Leadership. dents to participate in the annual study gram aimed at giving students a Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. The Alzheimer’s Association A’s and Operation Christmas Child, a Woods Hole is the world’s largest abroad trip, known as the Urbino new approach to addressing press- project that sends millions of gift- private, non-profit oceanographic re- Project. ing societal challenges. will host a workshop titled, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection filled shoe boxes to needy children Matters.” This free workshop is for See Bulletin, Page 19 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools

Sunday, November 16, 2014 • 11:00am-1:00pm

Fashion Workshop at White House Ten Marymount University students participated at a fashion workshop at the White House on Oct. 8. From left are Humberto Leon, Marymount fashion design student PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Taylor Fitzgerald and Carol Lim. Leon and Lim are co- owners of Opening Ceremony. The workshop included The Auburn School Kingsbury Day School Oakwood School First Lady Michelle Obama, Vogue magazine Editor-in- Brehm School The Lab School of Oxford Academy Chief Anna Wintour and designer Jason Wu, a favorite of Chelsea School Washington Parkmont School the First Lady. The Children’s Guild Landmark School PHILLIPS School ~ Commonwealth Academy The Leelanau School Annandale & Laurel The Diener School Little Keswick School Purnell School Eagle Hill School The Maddux School Riverview School Designer Lela Rose The Foundation Schools MANSEF The Siena School (left) offers advice to The Frost School Middlebridge School Sulam School Marymount fashion The Gow School National Child Research Wye River Upper design student Kyana The Howard Gardner School Center (NCRC) School Hallacher during a Ivymount School The Newton School workshop at the The Katherine Thomas School The Nora School White House. For more information, please contact: Photos Bekah Atkinson at 301-244-3600 • [email protected] Contributed www.exceptionalschoolsfair.com

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Email announcements to arlington@ registration required. connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, Comedy. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. at time, location, description and contact for Comedy Spot, in Ballston Common event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., children can tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is enjoy ComedySportz for Kidz. $10. Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Visit www.comedyindc.com or 703- fore event. 294-LAFF. Comedy. Every Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. is ONGOING ComedySportz (“clean”) and at 10 “Elmer Gantry.” Runs through Nov. p.m. on Friday and Saturday is the 9. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Blue Show (“adult”), both at Comedy Ave. The second show of Signature Spot, in Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Theatre’s 25th Anniversary season. Wilson Blvd. $15 each. Visit Tickets now on sale. Visit www.comedyindc.com or 703-294- www.signature-theatre.org/shows/ LAFF. Poetry Series. elmer-gantry for more. 6-8 p.m. second Sunday Sparket: A Creative Market. of the month at IOTA Club & Cafe, Wednesdays, through Nov. 12, 11 2832 Wilson Blvd. Hosted by poet “Circle of Friends,” porcelain bowl, Handcarved stoneware bowl with crys- a.m.-2 p.m. at 1900 Crystal Drive. An Miles David Moore. Featured artists share their poetry followed by open handcarved, airbrushed glazes, talline glazes for mixing, serving and electric and colorful shopping Annandale bamboo, dyed reeds, by enjoying, by Susan Fox Hirschmann. experience. Free admission; $30 to readings. Free. Visit be a vendor. Visit crystalcity.org/do/ www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call Susan Fox Hirschmann. sparket for more. 703-522-8340. Open Mic Nite. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, Nov. 30 “Circle of at Terrace Gallery. Artist talk is every Wednesday at IOTA Club & Saturday, Sept. 20, 2 p.m. at Terrace Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Sign-up Friends,” Gallery. Artsphere, Terrace Gallery, times are 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. hand Trade Roots Features Local Artist 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 932. Think Bring instruments, fans and friends. Featured musicians perform from carved Trade Roots, 5852 Washington Blvd., an eco-friendly, locally With Your Hands: Illustrated made and fair trade shop, will feature work by ceramic artist Susan Journals Come to Life Through 9:30-10 p.m. Visit stoneware www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call Fox Hirschmann in November. The show, “Rooted in Clay,” will Augmented Reality. Free Admission. with dyed highlight Fox’s pottery for mixing, serving, using and enjoying. Visit www.artsphere.com for more. 703-522-8340. Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sunday reeds and Natural fibers and recycled elements, such as locally grown plant “Sex with Strangers.” At Signature fibers and bamboo compliment many of her pieces. The “First Fri- Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., every month at Galaxy Hut, 2711 natural day Meet the Artist” will take place Friday, Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m. Fox will Shirlington. The play by Laura Eason Wilson Blvd. Visit grapevines, www.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525- discuss the work being featured through the month of November. runs through Sunday, Dec. 7. Tickets by Susan go on sale July 1 and performances 8646. Visit Pub Quiz. are Tuesday-Sunday evenings with 8 p.m. every Sunday at Fox matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Whitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Hirschmann. $40 and up. Visit www.signature- Blvd. Prizes for first place. Free. Visit theatre.org for more. www.whitlows.com or call 703-276- Fall SOLOS. Through Saturday, Dec. 9693. Storytime. 20, artists from across the Mid- Mondays and Fridays, Atlantic region are selected for solo 10:30-11:00 a.m. at Kinder Haus exhibitions to take place in one of Toys, 1220 N. Fillmore St. Storytime weekend workshop and sculpture), music and food for a potomac_overlook for more. AAC’s seven separate gallery spaces, with Ms. Laura. Call 703-527-5929. ❖ Ages 7-10 good cause. Also available for bid: Documentary Screening. 7 p.m. at Lego Club. or outside on the grounds. Visit Monthly on the first Oct. 22-Dec. 10: Legends and Lore— luxury vacation homes, pet portraits, Regal Cinema’s Ballston, 671 North www.arlingtonartscenter.org/solos/ Wednesday. 4-5 p.m. Glencarlyn after school session unique commissions, art lessons, and Glebe Road, Arlington. Volunteers of apply for more. Branch Library, 300 South Saturday/Dec. 13: Gift Mania — more.Come by for an in-person America Chesapeake is hosting an Art Exhibit. Runs through Jan. 5. at Kensington St. The library provides weekend workshop preview of all the art to be auctioned, exclusive, free screening of the Glen Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 tubs of legos and a special challenge ❖ Ages 11-14 on view at Gallery Underground from Campbell film “I’ll Be Me” with a VIP Military Road. “We Are Arlington,” and after the program the creations Saturday/Dec. 13: Gift Mania — Monday, Nov. 3- Friday, Nov. 7, 10 reception after. Includes Q&A with an exhibit of vintage photographs are displayed for everyone to see. No weekend workshop a.m.-6 p.m. Visit Director James Keach and Producer and memorabilia. Monday- registration required. Call 703-228- ❖ Ages 14-18 www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for Trevor Albert. RSVP is required: Thursday,10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday - 6548 for more. Pre-College Weekend Workshops more. www.voachesapeake.org/Get- Family Nights Wednesday, 1-9 p.m. Friday - . 7 -9 p.m. on the first Saturdays/Nov. 8 & 15: Ink & the Wine Tasting. 6:30 p.m. at One More Involved/Upcoming-Events/Glen- Saturday, 10 a.m.-5p.m. Call 703- Friday of the month at Arlington Mill Figure Page Books, 2200 North Campbell-Ill-Be-Me. 228-6330 for more. Community Center. E-mail DPR- ❖ Ages 18 and Older Westmoreland St., Arlington. Enjoy Family and Teen Skate Nights. [email protected]. or Thursday/Dec. 4: Golden Acrylics wine tasting features wines perfect Through March 28 at The Thomas call Emily Thrasher at 703-228-4773 Lecture & Demo (free, RSVP for the holiday season. Call 703-300- SUNDAY/NOV. 9 Jefferson Community Center, 300 N. for more. required) 9746 or visit Remove Invasive Plants. 2-4:30 p.m. Park Drive. The evenings start with www.onemorepagebooks.com for at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Family Skating from 6:30-9 p.m. and CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS more. N. Military Road, Arlington. Work close with Teen Nights from 9-10:45 WEDNESDAY/NOV. 5 Family Night. 7-9 p.m. at Arlington parties are held every month to keep Theatre Classes. Encore Stage & p.m., for middle and high school Panel Discussion. 7 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S the park clean. Call 703-228-3403 for Studio is holding classes and mini students. $2 per person/$3 skate Central Library,1015 N Quincy St., Dinwiddie St., Arlington. Enjoy more. camps for children in grades K-8 at rental. Visit parks.arlingtonva.us/ Arlington. This series of panel traditional board games and Notable Nature. 3-4 p.m. at Gulf on Saturdays at Thomas Jefferson kids-events/roller-skating-nights- discussions on writing young adult interactive game stations for the Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Community Theatre, 125 S. Old skate-parties-thomas-jefferson for fiction moderated by author Jon whole family. Visit Military Road, Arlington. The whole Glebe Road and Tuesdays and more. Skovron will be hosted by One More parks.arlingtonva.us/programs/kids/ family is invited for a lesson in LGBT & Straight Friends Social. Wednesdays after-school at Theatre Page Books. Call 703-300-9746 or family-nights-mill/ for more. nature journaling. Call 703-228-3403 on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Tuesdays. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 visit www.onemorepagebooks.com for more. Drive. Visit www.encorestageva.org p.m.; Mikey’s “Bar A” Video Wall, 7 for more. Book Club Discussion. 4 p.m. at One for a list of classes. p.m.; start time at 8 p.m. IOTA Club SATURDAY/NOV. 8 More Page Books, 2200 North Synetic Theater. Synetic Studio, 2155 & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. IOTA Club Puzzle Festival 2014. 8:30 a.m.-4 Westmoreland St., Arlington. The Crystal City Plaza Arcade T-19, & Cafe has designated every Tuesday THURSDAY/NOV. 6 p.m. at Arlington Central Library Mother-Daughter Book Club will Arlington. Synetic offers an LGBT & Straight Friends Social Night Sponsored Lunch. 11:30 a.m. at Auditorium, 1015 North Quincy St., meet and discuss “A Wrinkle in Time” introduction to the world of physical for those 21 years and older. Free. Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Arlington. Fourth annual Arlington by Madeleine L’Engle. Call 703-300- theater, acting and dance through Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com/ for Westmoreland St. Jane Hampton Puzzle Fest, brought to you by the 9746 or visit energetic and athletic feats that more information. Cook, award-winning author who Friends of the Arlington Public www.onemorepagebooks.com for inspire students to creativity. Classes Open Mic Comedy. Wednesdays 8-10 makes history and biographies Library. Register now for an all-day more. include programs for elementary, p.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 Wilson relevant to today’s news, current celebration of crosswords, Sudoku, House Concert Series. 6 p.m. in middle and high school students, as Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. 21 and up events, issues of faith and modern brain teasers, word games, math and McLean. Arlington-based IBIS well as adults. Discounted packages only. Free show, $25 cash prize for day life, will be the guest speaker at logic puzzles, and other brain- Chamber Music presents concerts in and payment plans are available. best joke. Call 703-248-9888 or visit the luncheon. Call 703 506-2199 for expanding challenges while private homes, followed by a Visit www.synetictheater.org/studio www.RiRa.com/Arlington for more. more. competing and cooperating with reception. Proceeds fund community or call 703-824-8060. Invasive Plants Removal. Work fellow puzzle-lovers. Free but concerts. $25, limited space. Email Class registration is now open at parties are held every month to keep registration requested, 703-228- [email protected] or call Arlington Arts Center, 3550 the parks free of destructive invasive FRIDAY/NOV. 7 6339. Visit library.arlingtonva.us/ 703-755-0960 for reservations. Visit Wilson Blvd. This fall Arlington Arts plants. Teens, adults and families Meet The Artist. 6-9 p.m. at Trade ai1ec_event/arlington-puzzle- ibischambermusic.org for more. Center is offering after school classes welcome. Every second Sunday of the Roots, 5852 Washington Blvd. Susan festival-2014-central. for children, weekend sessions for month 2-4:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch will discuss her work being featured Field Guide Applications. 2 p.m. at teens and evening classes for adults Nature Center, 3608 Military Road; through the month of November. Call Potomac Overlook Regional Park, TUESDAY/NOV. 11 — not to mention special workshops call 703-228-3403. Every third 571-335-4274 for more. 2845 N Marcey Road, Arlington. Join Arlington National Cemetery like Day of the Dead, Art’s Cool! Art Sunday of the month 2-5 p.m. at “ARTrageous.” 5-9 p.m. in the Crystal naturalist staff for a new program all Veterans Day Ceremony. School and Gift Mania. Visit Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. City Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive, about field guide applications Arlington National Cemetery, www.arlingtonartscenter.org or call Carlin Springs Road; call 703-228- Arlington. A first-ever Arlington available on smartphones and tablets. Arlington. About 5,000 visitors 703-248-6800. 6535 or visit Artists Alliance silent auction This program will mostly focus on attend the annual remembrance ❖ Ages 4-6 registration.arlingtonva.us. Free, no featuring art (including framed iPhones and iPads. Visit ceremonies in the Memorial Saturday/Dec. 13: Gift Mania — original paintings, jewelry, pottery www.nvrpa.org/park/ Amphitheater. 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www.arlingtoncemetery.mil. tournaments. Visit hands-on activities and a visit to a Veterans Day Memorial Service. 11 www.rosslynva.org/do for more. Native American encampment site. a.m. at the Rocky Versace Memorial Book Signing. 7 p.m. at Arlington Visit www.nvrpa.org/park/ at Mount Vernon Community Center, Central Library,1015 N Quincy St., potomac_overlook for more. 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Arlington. Author, plant curator and Casino Night. 7-11 p.m. at Columbus 3911 Lee Highway • Arlington, VA Alexandria. photographer Rick Darke will discuss Club of Arlington, 5115 Little Falls Book Signing. 6:30 p.m. at One More and sign “The Living Landscape: Road, Arlington. A Night to Beat the Page Books, 2200 North Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity Odds will raise funds for Team 703.528.1111 Westmoreland St., Arlington. Author in the Home Garden.” This event is Alexis, a local chapter of The Cure Maya Corrigan will discuss and sign hosted by One More Page Books. Call Starts Now, in honor of Alexis Agin the first in a new mystery series, “By 703-300-9746 or visit who was battling a form of brain A Neighborhood Restaurant Cook or by Crook (A Five-Ingredient www.onemorepagebooks.com for cancer. Food and drink, a variety of Mystery).” Call 703-300-9746 or visit more. gaming tables, live and silent Mediterranean Cuisine www.onemorepagebooks.com for auctions, and music. Visit more. www.dc.thecurestartsnow.org for Golden Paw Gala. 5:30-10 p.m. at THURSDAY/NOV. 13 more. Menu Items Westin Arlington Gateway 801 N Doggie Half Mile. 1:30 p.m. at Glebe Road, Arlington. The Animal Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Moroccan Chick Pea Stew with Curried Cauliflower Welfare League of Arlington will roll 3501 2nd St. Visit www.pvtc.org/ SUNDAY/NOV. 16 out the red carpet to honor shelter welcome#dogdash for more. House Concert Series. 5 p.m. in Mango Chicken w/Fried Brie animals during its 2nd Annual Author Talk. 7 p.m. at One More Page Washington, D.C. Arlington-based Golden Paw Gala. Pawparazzi and Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St. IBIS Chamber Music presents Greek Veggie guests alike will mix and mingle with Author Barbara Bonner will share concerts in private homes, followed VIPs (Very Important Pooch) shelter from her collection of stories and by a reception. Proceeds fund Eggplant Zucchini Moussaka celebrities as they strut and pose on poems, “Inspiring Generosity.” Call community concerts. $25, limited the red carpet. Proceeds will directly 703-300-9746 or visit space. Email Fettuccine Aurora support shelter animals, as well as www.onemorepagebooks.com for [email protected] or call community programs and services more. 703-755-0960 for reservations. Visit Beef & Lamb Moussaka supported by The Animal Welfare ibischambermusic.org for more. League of Arlington. $150-$200. Visit Pasha’s Sautéed Shrimp awla.org for more. FRIDAY/NOV. 14 Book Club Discussion. 11 a.m. at MONDAY/NOV. 17 One More Page Books, 2200 North Laughter Yoga. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at WEDNESDAY/NOV. 12 Westmoreland St., Arlington. The Arlington Central Library Book Club Discussion. 5 p.m. at One Daytime Book Group will meet and Auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St. Use $ OFF $ OFF More Page Books, 2200 North discuss “The Rosie Project” by breathing, clapping and movement Westmoreland St., Arlington. The Graeme Simsion. Call 703-300-9746 exercises to relax and boost Teen Book Group will meet and or visit www.onemorepagebooks.com creativity. Session ends with silent discuss “I’ll Give You the Sun” by for more. meditation. Free. Email 5 8 Jandy Nelson. Call 703-300-9746 or [email protected] for visit www.onemorepagebooks.com more. for more. SATURDAY/NOV. 15 LUNCH DINNER Happy Hour. 5-8 p.m. at Continental, Native American History. 10:30 a.m. TUESDAY/NOV.18 With 2 lunch entrees. With 2 dinner entrees. 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington. at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Not valid with other offers. Not valid with other offers. Join A-SPAN for this happy hour 2845 N Marcey Road, Arlington. Book Club Discussion. 7p.m. at One supporting an end to veteran Learn about the history of the Native More Page Books, 2200 North homelessness. There will be a live Americans who lived in Arlington Westmoreland St., Arlington. The raffle and ping-pong and pool centuries ago through a slide show, Mystery and Suspense Book Club will

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Restaurant meet and discuss “The Ice Princess” by Food & Drink Camilla Lackberg. Call 703-300-9746 Français or visit www.onemorepagebooks.com Clarendon Farmers Market. Year-round, has locally produced breads and for more. pastries, organic vegetables, flowers, soap, sorbet and more. Saturdays and and Sundays, 8 a.m.-noon at Courthouse Parking Lot, 3195 North Wilson Blvd. Also year-round on Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. at Clarendon Metro Bar WEDNESDAY/NOV. 19 Station. Visit www.Clarendon.org. Call 703-812-8881. Book Club Discussion. 7p.m. at One Arlington Farmers Market at Courthouse. Adjacent to the Arlington Open for Brunch & More Page Books, 2200 North County Courthouse Parking Lot, at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road Dinner on Sundays Westmoreland St., Arlington. The and N. 14th Street. This is a ‘producer only’ market with more than 30 Nonfiction Book Club will meet and producers. From January through March, the market is open on Saturdays discuss “The Empathy Exams” by 9 a.m.-noon. Visit www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com for a list of vendors. Monday & Tuesday Leslie Jamison. Call 703-300-9746 or The Crystal City FRESHFARM Market is open April-November on visit www.onemorepagebooks.com Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m. with a selection of foods and goods from local Nites! Dinner for 2 for more. producers, in front of 251 S. 18th St. Visit www.crystalcity.org for more. Arlington Mill Community Center Plaza. Wednesday, starting Aug. 13. and a bottle of wine 3-7 p.m. at 909 S Dinwiddie St., Arlington. A new farmers market will be for $39.95 (2 course) FRIDAY/NOV. 21 open weekly. Visit www.columbia-pike.org/events/?event=1049 for more. Author Talk. 4:30 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 North Customer Westmoreland St., Arlington. Best- Appreciation Nights selling author and illustrator LeUyen 703-300-9746 or visit www.onemore Thursday Nov. 20 Pham will share from her latest pagebooks.com for more. SUNDAY/NOV. 30 books, “The Twelve Days of Animal Encounters. 12:30 - 1:30 & Friday Nov. 21 Christmas” and “Princess in Black” p.m. at Potomac Overlook Regional and will show customers how to SATURDAY/NOV. 29 Park, 2845 N Marcey Road. Come Thursday Dec 4th make a Christmas ornament craft. Small Business Saturday. At One meet some of nature’s most & Friday Dec. 5th Call 703-300-9746 or visit More Page Books, 2200 North interesting wild animals. Participants www.onemorepagebooks.com for Westmoreland St., Arlington One will learn how they grow, live and All Food will be 30% more. More Page will participate in Small have adapted to take on their current off to say Thank you Business Saturday, a nationwide form. Visit www.nvrpa.org/park/ MONDAY/NOV. 24 campaign designated by the Shop potomac_overlook for more. for all the years. Small movement to encourage Book Club Discussion. 7p.m. at One holiday shoppers to shop locally Group rates More Page Books, 2200 North during one of the busiest shopping WEDNESDAY/DEC. 3-SUNDAY/JAN. 4 Westmoreland St., Arlington. The weekends of the year. The store will Gothic Adaption of Beauty and the & private room Holistic Health and Wellness Book also participate in Arlington Small Beast. Through Jan. 4, 2015; Group will meet and discuss “In Business Day, a local campaign to Wednesday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday Defense of Food” by Michael Pollan. encourage the public to shop at local 2 p.m., excluding Christmas Eve, Celebrating 50 years! Call 703-300-9746 or visit businesses. Call 703-300-9746 or Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and www.onemorepagebooks.com. visit www.onemorepagebooks.com. New Year’s Day. Synetic Theater, 10 East Glebe Road Wonder of the Woods. 2:30-4 p.m. at 1800 South Bell Street, Arlington. TUESDAY/NOV. 25 Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Based on the classic fairytale. Alexandria, Virginia 22305 2845 N Marcey Road.Explore the Tickets: $35 and up. Student tickets Chezandree.com Book Club Discussion. 7p.m. at One amazing life, complexity and start at $20. Senior citizens and More Page Books, 2200 North wonders that the woods can offer. military receive $5 off. Group 703.836.1404 Westmoreland St., Arlington. The Visit www.nvrpa.org/park/ discounts are available. Visit Spirituality Book Club will meet. Call potomac_overlook for more.

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12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Now’sNow’s AA GreatGreat TimeTime forfor From Page 6 Rosslyn Station, and Metro has also increased the YourYour LandscapeLandscape Project!Project! thrive. The lost capacity in the Blue Line is detri- number of Yellow Line trains running during peak mental to this economic development potential. Also, hours to provide Blue Line riders with an alternate reducing the capacity of the core of our Metro sys- route. These short-term solutions show a commend- tem, as we all know, limits the ability of the system able effort to alleviate some of the burden now placed FreeFree EstimatesEstimates to grow outward, further stifling economic develop- on Blue Line riders, but we must make long-term ment and potential transit utilization. improvements to the Metro core and system capac- Patios,Patios,Patios, Walkways,Walkways,Walkways, RetainingRetainingRetaining Walls,Walls,Walls, We are confident our region, just as it rallied for ity a priority. Investing in our Metro system is im- the Silver Line, can rally to address these significant perative to encouraging healthy growth of the Wash- LandscapingLandscapingLandscaping &&& sososo muchmuchmuch more!more!more! structural issues in our Metro system capacity. We ington-Metro area. We should not keep expanding would like to work with partners at the local, state the Metro system until we can ensure doing so will and federal levels in continuing to support robust not impair service quality that is already strained. Tree Clearance Sale GetGet YourYour FallFall ColorColor economic growth throughout the region. Washing- We are asking that you support the Metro Momen- ton Area Metro Transit Authority’s (WMATA) strate- tum plan and also that you help us bring together 30% OFF Pansies,Pansies, Mums,Mums, gic plan “Momentum” and its Metro 2025 initiatives Northern Virginia regional leaders to develop a com- All Trees 2013 & Prior Cabbage,Cabbage, KaleKale provide clear steps to enable future growth, and to prehensive funding plan that identifies state, local improve service to existing Metro stations. Two of and other resources that can be woven together to those initiatives are moving to all eight car trains address our Blue Line needs. In the near future, cur- 6060 10%10%10% OffOffOff during peak periods and expanding core Metro sta- rent bond funding will end if we do not restore it tions, such as building a second Rosslyn station, to and replace it with new sources. We will need to iden- 50-75%50-75% OffOff AllAllAll CitrusCitrusCitrus handle the increasingly heavy loads. The order of tify new sources of funding to support bonds as well PotteryPottery Lowest Prices PlantsPlants magnitude estimate for reaching 100 percent eight as our Metro system in general. We are writing to Since 2008! PlantsPlantsPlants car trains is $2 billion in 2012 dollars, while the es- ask that you help us commit to creating an short, Playground Chips Bagged, Bulk timate for a new Rosslyn station is $1 billion. Unfor- medium and long term funding plan that will en- Shredded tunately, current funding streams are insufficient for sure the core of our Metro system as well as hoped & Organic Compost Mulch FREE Fill Hardwood both of those initiatives. Just to maintain our exist- for growth can be supported well into the future. $ 99 99 ing system, it is estimated that Metro will need $1 Well functioning infrastructure is critical to the eco- 29. cu. yd. Mulch $3.49 $24. cu. yd. billion annually. To successfully expand the core and nomic growth of our region. We will be contacting system capacity they will need an additional $500 you to set up a meeting to discuss the issues facing 9023 Arlington Blvd., million per year through 2025. Metro’s Capital Fund- the Blue Line and the Metro’s inner-system and how Fairfax, Virginia ing Agreement continues through FY2016 and they 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. we can work to find real solutions to our Metro fund- 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) are working to seek a renewed commitment from ing needs in person. regional partners, but they need new funding Follow 703-573-5025 Open 7 days a week streams. Del. Rob Krupicka, Sen. Adam Ebbin, Del. us: Visit our new Web site: In searching for short-term solutions for Blue Line Kaye Kory, Sen. Barbara Favola, Sen. Janet www.cravensnursery.com riders facing a longer commute, Metro has proposed Howell, Del. Patrick Hope, Sen. Linda ➠ and implemented various changes to bus service for “Toddy” Puller, Sen. Richard Saslaw, Del. the mitigation of those impacts. There are limited- Mark Sickles, Del. Richard “Rip” Sullivan and stop buses, buses to bypass the added congestion at Del. Marcus Simon Volunteer Opportunities SPECIAL CONNECTIONS

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By Jon Roetman erals’ top finisher, placing third “We knew our girls were rac- The Connection with a time of 16:02. Christo- ing for second place but they pher Mutty finished fourth certainly got the job done.” he Washington-Lee girls’ cross with a time of 16:05, Matthew Donia Nichols led the way country team continued its re- Tatum took sixth (16:12), for W-L, placing fifth with a Tcent success, earning a region Bryan Meade finished 12th time of 18:28. Jordan berth with a runner-up finish at (16:31) and Isaac Mortimer- Grimaldi finished seventh the Conference 6 championship meet on Lotke took 13th (16:32). with a time of 18:38. Kathryn Oct. 29 at Burke Lake Park. James Gusmer finished 16th Eng took 11th (18:56), Laura This time, the W-L boys’ team put forth a (16:36) and Martino Serafini Ramirez finished 12th (19:00) championship performance of its own. took 17th (16:40). and Elizabeth Seff finished The Generals “The boys’ 19th (19:28). won the confer- team did exactly “Elie Seff, our No. 5 runner, ence champion- “Since last season, the what they has improved more than 2 ship with a needed to do,” minutes over the last three score of 38. boys have certainly Przydzial wrote. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection weeks,” Przydzial wrote.” Each of W-L’s “ On paper, they She’s stepping up at exactly five point-scor- been in the shadow of were favored to the right time and keeping our ing harriers the girls’ team and win but we real- top five girls very close to one placed in the ized Madison is a another, helping our team top 15, and its this season they’re great team, very score tremendously.” seven best fin- well-coached, Washington-Lee will com- ished in the top certainly making a and [if] we pete at the 6A North region 17. didn’t run our meet on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Madison fin- name for themselves.” best, it could Burke Lake Park. ished runner- — W-L cross country coach Matt have ended up a “Since the beginning of the up with a score Przydzial via email lot closer. ... Five season, our goal on both sides of 61, followed of our top seven has been to take as many run- by South Lakes ran PRs. I was ners as possible to the State (88) and Fairfax (108). particularly pleased with Matt meet, whether it be a number “From the beginning of the year, I thought Tatum, our No. 3, running a of individuals or one or two the boys were extremely cohesive and deep huge PR and picking up a Christopher Mutty (2867), seen earlier this season, and full teams,” Przydzial wrote. – we have seven or eight boys that were number of spots to make for a the Washington-Lee boys’ cross country team won the “The ultimate goal would be battling all season for our varsity spots and low team score.” Conference 6 championship on Oct. 29. to bring both the boys and I was really pleased with the squad we The W-L girls’ team, which girls full teams to the state brought to the conference meet,” W-L head finished state runner-up last season, placed dominant Madison team, which had indi- meet, which has never happened in school coach Matt Przydzial wrote in an email. second at the conference meet behind a viduals finish 1-4. history.” Sports Brief School Notes W-L Football Beats National Merit Scholarship Patrick Henry Wakefield, to Face Yorktown Semifinalists Named Elementary Honored The Washington-Lee football team improved to 6-3 Nineteen Arlington students are semifinalists in the 60th annual Na- The Virginia Board of Education recognized with a 27-20 victory over Arlington foe Wakefield on tional Merit Scholarship Competition. Semifinalists are the highest scor- Patrick Henry Elementary School on Oct. 23 as a Oct. 31. ing entrants in each state and represent less than one percent of the Title I Distinguished School. Henry is one of 57 The Generals have won four of their last five games nation’s seniors. schools honored for raising the academic achieve- and clinched a winning season. The Arlington students are among the 16,000 semifinalists named ment of economically disadvantaged students. Wakefield dropped to 6-3. nationally. The award is based on student performance on W-L will close the season with a home game against The semifinalists include: Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments during rival Yorktown (6-3) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. H-B Woodlawn: Alexandra Gartner, Amanda Hayes the 2013-14 and 2012-13 school years. Title I Dis- Wakefield will host winless Mount Vernon at 7:30. Washington-Lee High School: Andrew Fleckenstein, Quinn tinguished Schools are recognized for meeting all Montante, Isaac Mortimer-Lotke, Donia Nichols, Claire Spaulding, and state and federal accountability requirements for Katherine Windham two consecutive years and achieving reading and O’Connell Football Yorktown High School: Jacqueline Anders, Keaton Anderson, Will mathematics SOL pass rates at 85th percentile or Clay, Madeline Gardner, Margot Hanclich, Emma Hobday, Adam higher. Edged by Good Counsel Howard, Warren McQueary, Joseph Potochny, Griffin Romanek, and Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Educa- The Bishop O’Connell football team dropped its fourth Sydney Stocks tion Act (ESEA) provides funding to school divi- straight after a 5-0 start, losing to Good Counsel 16-14 In addition, nine students from Arlington County attending Thomas sions and schools for programs to raise the achieve- on Oct. 31. Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (in Fairfax) have ment of students identified as being at risk of aca- O’Connell has lost to St. John’s, DeMatha and Good been named National Merit semifinalists. demic failure. ESEA requires schools and school Counsel by a combined 14 points. They include: Corwin De Boor, Nolan M. Kataoka, David H. Lanman, divisions to meet annual objectives for increasing The Knights (5-4) will travel to face Bishop McNamara Rebecca Merriman-Goldring, John X. Morris, Claire E. Murphy, student achievement on statewide assessments in at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8. Sushrutha P. Reddy, Zane M. Rossi, and Katherine Salamido. reading/language arts and mathematics. 14 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Check out a garden tool as if A Library for Gardening Tools checking out a library book.

By Marilyn Campbell pensive and takes a lot of time to drive The Connection Arlington County Home Depot to pick up a tool I only resident can now need for a few hours, he said. “ This f you’re engaged in fall clean-up or check out tools seems like a better way to get a piece gardening and find that you’re miss- from Arlington of equipment that I only need for one Iing a key tool to finish your project, County Public imagine being able to go to your lo- Libraries in the cal library and check out one, just as you same way they “... We feel that libraries would check out a book. That vision has would check out become a reality thanks to a partnership a book. serve as a hub for their between the Arlington Public Libraries and communities. They are Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. “We serve the homes and people within more than just books — our communities,” said Bruce Case, president of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. Photo courtesy of Arlington they are about “Without them, we would be nothing. And Public Library we feel that libraries serve as a hub for their connecting people, communities. They are more than just books — they are about connecting people, knowl- only need a tool one or two times. It can lington community. knowledge and edge and resources.” save you money and time because you can Case Design constructed the Tool Library The Arlington Public Library Central borrow the tools for free. You don’t need to structure pro bono using materials pur- resources.” Branch unveiled a new lending service go to hardware store. You only need a li- chased by the library. “We are very happy — Bruce Case, president of Case housed in an on-site shed this fall. For Ar- brary card to get a tool and everybody who with the way it turned out and are excited Design/Remodeling, Inc. lington community members who are in- lives in Arlington County qualifies for one.” to be a part of this new offering for Arling- terested in gardening, but want an afford- Like checking out a library book, commu- ton residents,” said Case. or two hours for a project in my yard.” able way to acquire gardening tools, the nity members can swing by and borrow The Tool Library shed opened in Septem- For more information or to become Tool Library is the answer. tools of their choice. With the general ber at the Arlington Public Library Central a volunteer, visit Arlington “There has clearly been a demand for and public’s burgeoning interest in vegetable Branch, located between the Ballston and County’swebsite at http:// interest in garden agriculture,” said Peter gardening, getting back to nature, and be- Virginia Square metro stops. library.arlingtonva.us/programs/ Golkin, spokesman for Arlington Public Li- ing eco-friendly, library officials felt this Arlington resident Peter Myers was sur- health-and-fitness/garden-tool-lend- braries. “This service is good for people who would be an important service to the Ar- prised to learn about the service. “It’s ex- ing-program/

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nervousness,” said clinical psychologist reported experiencing a sense of calm,” said Experts say complementary medical Stacie Isenberg, Ph.D. “To a lesser degree it Schultz. “I’ve also had clients report that is adaptive and serves the purpose of keep- yoga nidra, a sleep-like state where a client treatments can help relieve anxiety and ing us alert and aware so that we perform experiences extreme relaxation, is helpful.” at our best. For example, having some anxi- Exercise, both strength training and aero- other mental disorders. ety about a test can motivate one to pay bic, helps manage anxiety, said close attention to the question. To a greater Christian Elliot, founder and CEO of True By Marilyn Campbell degree, it causes intense discomfort and can Health and Wholeness in Arlington. “A lot The Connection be overpowering for example freezing on of it has to do with the chemicals that exer- Courtesy of Mind the Ma the test and not completing it, or avoiding cise releases in your brain. They help with hen 35-year-old Andrea the test altogether.” mood and digestion” he said. “[Exercise] Evenson decided to try “Complementary treatments such as has benefits across the hormone spectrum. W meditation, exercise and meditation, mindfulness, yoga, massage There are not many hormones that it doesn’t yoga to deal with her anxi- and exercise can also be effective in man- benefit positively. Exercise is your body’s ety, she had already been on a myriad of aging anxiety,” Pamela Schultz, an Arling- way of saying ‘This person is serious. I’m anti-anxiety medications. The Alexandria ton-based psychotherapist. “That doesn’t going to have to shut down the system and resident had seen several psychiatrists, mean that these treatments should be used clean it up.’” who’d prescribed a variety of anti-depres- instead of traditional medicine, especially Elliot adds that exercise not only improves

t Yoga and Pilates sants and anti-anxiety medications with side for a person with anxiety that has reached sleep, it enables deeper sleep. “Some of my effects that ran the gamut from weight gain the level of mental illness and affects their clients will come in feeling grumpy and to lethargy, but never quite controlled her ability to function.” come out feeling a lot more positive.” Elliot symptoms, which included irritability and recommends exercising at least three to four mood swings. ONE OF THE MOST COMMON comple- times each week. “Some of the medication helped with mentary treatments for anxiety is yoga. Bodywork and therapeutic massage thera- some of the symptoms, but I was never able “Just one yoga class has proven to lower pist Bud Earley, said, “I try to promote ease Laura Schwartz, a yoga instructor to find the right combination to help me … stress levels,” said Luann Fulbright, di- and responsiveness in my clients by utiliz- at Mind the Mat Yoga and Pilates feel like my old self again,” said Evenson. rector, certified yoga instructor and thera- ing an eclectic blend of massage techniques demonstrates half lotus position, “I tried a combination of meditation and pist at Dream Yoga Studio and Wellness geared toward the individual’s needs. I will which is one of the traditional exercise along with medication, and that is Center in McLean. “I also have worked pri- also employ … breathing techniques to help seats taken to prepare for medita- when I began to see a difference.” vately with many students on anxiety and relax the client and to support the changes tion and breathing. Mental health professionals say anxiety panic disorders [called] therapeutic yoga from the bodywork.” is a normal human emotion everyone ex- However, anxiety disorders such as with success. This is a dominant reason Earley says that when a person experi- periences at one time or another. Common Evenson’s can interfere with a person’s abil- folks come to yoga.” ences anxiety of any degree, “their func- anxiety often manifests itself in the form of ity to lead a normal life; they can be crip- “I’ve had clients who’ve used Reiki, a tional field becomes more limited, and thus, a nervous feeling that many experience pling, serious mental illnesses. treatment where a practitioner lays his or when faced with common life difficulties. “Anxiety is a feeling similar to worry or her hands on or just above a person, and See Remedies, Page 17 Mason Professors Win Virginia Center of Aging Grant

Funding will be potentially help patients with Alzheimer’s disease,” he said. used to study Couch and his research team are treating brain cells with molecules to prompt them Alzheimer’s disease. to release a “nerve growth factor,” a pro- tein that keeps neurons alive. By Marilyn Campbell “While the pathology of Alzheimer’s dis- The Connection ease is related to the accumulation of pro- tein deposits — or plaques — in the brain wo George Mason University pro- and the death of specific neurons, the cur- Tfessors recently won a prestigious rently employed therapeutics address the and competitive grant that they cognitive decline, but do little to halt or hope will lead them closer to success in their even slow the progress of neuronal decay,” fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Photos by Evan Cantwell/GMU Creative Services said Couch. “A radically different approach Professor Joseph J. Pancrazio, chair of the Robin Couch Joseph J. Pancrazio to the treatment [and] prevention of AD is Department of Bioengineering, and Profes- known as neuroprotection, which involves sor Robin Couch, an associate professor in progression of Alzheimer’s disease, which we can then measure the electrical activity the use of therapeutic agents, such as nerve the Department of Chemistry and Biochem- Couch characterizes as “the progressive of the cells and determine how the activity growth factor, to defend the neurons from istry, were awarded grants from the deterioration of cognitive and functional would change in presence of an Alzheimer’s death. Nerve growth factor, naturally pro- Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Research abilities, leading to the loss of bodily func- disease biomolecule such as amyloid beta duced in the brain, binds to … the neurons Award Fund, which is administered by the tion and death.” peptide. We believe our platform provides associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Commonwealth of Virginia’s Center on Ag- Pancrazio and his research team are look- a fast, non-invasive and accurate screening promotes their survival.” ing. ing at ways brain cells react to certain medi- tool.” Justin B. Davis, who is the lead Ph.D. stu- “I am very appreciative to the Virginia cations. “Our main research goal is to de- Electrical and computer engineering dent on Couch’s research team, said, “While Center of Aging for giving us the opportu- velop an engineering platform that can be Ph.D. student Hamid Charkhkar is on the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease and nity to pursue this new line of potentially utilized to study the underlying mechanisms Pancrazio’s research team. “Every day, I feel its progression make it an academically high impact research,” said Pancrazio. of Alzheimer’s disease and eventually to test more devoted to pursue this research, not stimulating research topic, the gravity of the Although they are using different ap- new therapeutic options,” said Pancrazio. only because it satisfies my scientific curi- disease and its effects on the population are proaches, both Pancrazio and Couch are “By growing brain cells, neurons, on a dish osity, but also [because] I am very hopeful the true driving forces behind our efforts at studying ways to defeat or slow down the which is very similar to a computer chip, that the outcomes of my research would George Mason.” 16 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Wellbeing

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