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Northern Virginia Family Service to Enjoy five tranquil acres in a private oasis, LISTIN 5 stalls, and an elegant tack room and a fenced in riding ring. Water and electricity at the stables. Honor Frank Wolf, Karen Cleveland LISA Four sided brick home Quartz decking, salted solar heated pool and elegant wine cellar. Six Northern Virginia Family Service man Rights, the Christian Legal CLAYBORNE bedrooms, four full baths 4 half baths. A must (NVFS) will host 19th annual Road Society’s William Bentley Ball Life see! Close to the city but in the country! 10806 A to Independence Gala, celebrating and Religious Liberty Defense Henderson Road, Fairfax Station, Va. 22039 703-502-8145 NVFS as the leading resource for Award and more in recognition of 703-675-5461 families in need in Northern Vir- his work. ginia. It also will acknowledge the 2017 Community Champion E-mail: individuals, civic groups and com- Karen Cleveland is the president [email protected] panies who are committed to the and CEO of Leadership Fairfax community and the work of NVFS, (LFI), a community leadership de- as well as honor the vision and velopment organization, where dedication of community leaders she specializes in working with ex- through its Legend of Northern ecutives and emerging leaders Virginia and Community Cham- who have already attained a high pion awards. level of personal and professional Home of the $6,850 Bathroom Remodel This year, NVFS will recognize success, yet recognize their need Frank Wolf and Karen Cleveland for continued leadership develop- From Now to WOW in 5 Days Guarantee for their extensive service and ment and personal growth. Cleve- Select your commitment to Northern Virginia. land is also the principle of Cleve- 10% down TWO POOR TEACHERS products from Former U.S. Rep. 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A dent and CEO of Habitat for Hu- and Design staunch supporter of those who manity of Northern Virginia, Center cannot defend or speak for them- where she was known as a vision- Fully Insured & selves, Wolf founded and served ary leader and credited with grow- Class A Licensed Since 1999 as co-chairman of the Tom Lantos ing the organization into one of Human Rights Commission, a bi- the most respected charitable or- partisan organization made up of ganizations in the metro D.C. area. nearly 200 Members of Congress “This year’s honorees demon- Free Estimates who work together to raise aware- strate a tireless commitment to the 703-999-2928 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com ness about international human families in our community,” said rights issues. Stephanie Berkowitz, NVFS presi- During his 17 terms in office, dent and CEO. “Leaders such as Wolf also authored legislation that Frank Wolf and Karen Cleveland fought against hunger in the United are a critical part of this commu- States, promoted prison reforms nity. Their vision and dedication and aided Mothers Against Drunk are an inspiration to those around Driving to lower the national blood them.” alcohol limit to .08 BAC. The event will take place Friday, Now retired, Wolf focuses his May 12, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton work exclusively on human rights McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones and religious freedom and has Branch Drive, McLean. Individual been awarded the Presidential tickets are available for $300 at Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Hu- nvfs.org/gala. Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announcements and Vienna. Join the group for coffee and events in the faith community. Send to fellowship. The group meets in the [email protected]. Lillian Croy Room, near the Church Of- Deadline is Friday at noon. fice. Childcare will be available just across the hall in the Childcare Center. Church of the Holy Comforter, If you are interested in joining the 543 Beulah Road, NE, Vienna offers a group, contact the Church Office at 703- monthly Healing Eucharist with the Lay- 938-6521 so that we can plan ing on of Hands and Anointing for appropriately for materials and Healing (first Sunday of the month, 5 childcare. p.m. at St. Mary’s Chapel. The Healing Ministry is led by the Rev. Valerie Hayes St. Francis Episcopal Church, and Alexandra MacCracken and in- 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, cludes a team of lay healers who have has Sunday services at 7:45, 9 and 11 gone through intentional training and a.m. with nursery care provided. In the formation. Contact the Rev. Valerie summer, they offer musical, educa- Hayes at [email protected]. tional, outreach and fellowship ministries in addition to worship ser- Yoga Class with a Christian Fo- vices, including an 8 a.m. worship cus is held Saturdays, 3-4 p.m., McGill service without music and a 10 a.m. Hall or the Library at the Church of the worship service with nursery care. 703- Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, NE, 759-2082. Vienna. This group is suitable for those with beginner and/or intermediate yoga The Jewish Social Services experience. Dress comfortably and bring Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of a mat. Feel free to bring a towel, support groups for those with emo- block(s) or strap if you have them. Con- tional, social, and physical challenges. tact the Church Office at 703-938-6521. www.jssa.org/growth-learning. Mom’s Group meets second and HAVEN of Northern Virginia offers fourth Thursday of the Month, 9:30- a variety of free bereavement support 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Holy groups, meeting on a weekly basis. 703- Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, NE, 941-7000 or www.havenofnova.org. 2 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ April 26 - May 2, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Incumbents Seek Re-election on Vienna Ballot Town Council elections to be held May 2. By Mercia Hobson The Connection ccording to the Fairfax County’s 2017 Election Calendar, the ATown of Vienna will hold their General Election Tuesday, May 2, at which time three Town Council members will be elected. For many Vienna voters who go to the polls that day, the General Elec- tion may be a deja vu experience. That’s because the names on the 2017 ballot will be the same as those on the 2015 ballot. In May 2015, Howard J. Springsteen, Carey J. Sienicki, and Tara L. Voigt sought election, unopposed, each of the three trying for one Photos courtesy of Town of Vienna Councilmember Tara L. Voigt who of the three available Vienna Town Council Elected to the Vienna Town Council previously served on the Town of member seats due to expire June 30 of that in 2009, Howard J. Springsteen Carey J. Sienicki, first elected to Vienna Planning Commission and year. Springsteen and Sienicki were re- seeks his fifth two-year term as Town Council in 2011, and served as chair of the Transportation elected; Voigt elected. The Virginia Depart- councilmember. When asked for a as Vice Mayor in 2013-14, seeks Safety Commission seeks her ment of Elections reported the candidates platform statement, Springsteen her fourth two-year term as second two-year term as received 383, 389 and 386 votes respectively wrote that if re-elected, “I plan on councilmember. Asked for a plat- councilmember. As for her plat- with 10,483 voters registered in Vienna. continuing my strong support in form statement, Sienicki wrote, form, Voigt wrote, “The Town of Springsteen, Sienicki, and Voigt took their maintaining the integrity of “Maintaining the delicate balance Vienna is a wonderful place to live seats on the Town Council as official two- Vienna’s residential neighbor- between preserving the small town and work in Northern Virginia. year term councilmembers on July 1, 2015. hoods in terms of encouraging community and fostering purpose- Maintaining the small town feel by In March 2017, Fairfax County officials re- traffic and pedestrian safety, ful growth, so that the future improving traffic flow while en- ported Springsteen, Sienicki, and Voigt were adequate tree coverage when lots needs of Vienna’s citizens and couraging visitors to stop and see the only candidates who met certain quali- are re-developed and keeping a businesses are met, is my main what we have to offer keeps us as fications and filed required documents to cautious eye out on developers.