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Foggy Morning at the Great Falls Park.
Photo by Walt Lawrence Great Falls Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary Dancing Under the Pavilion, Movie Under the Stars.
ational Park Service Centen sounds of the Loudoun Jazz Ensemble as National Park Service Centennial Event celebrating the nial Event celebrating the they perform hits from the Golden Era of 50th Anniversary of Great Falls Park will be held on N50th Anniversary of Great the Big Bands through modern era Jazz and Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, 7 - 10 p.m. Free. Falls Park will be held on Sat- Swing. Heat up the dance floor under the urday, Aug. 27, 2016, 7 - 10 p.m. Free. event tent, or cool off in the picnic area and at 8 p.m., sit back with the children and by tall trees as darkness descends in our The Golden Anniversary celebration starts enjoy the concert. enjoy the Disney/Pixar movie, “Wall-E.” natural, outdoor movie theater. (Rain loca- off with Dancing Under the Pavilion be- As twilight fades to dark, spread a lawn This event is lawn seating, so bring a blan- tion is the Visitor Center Auditorium). 9200 tween 7 and 9 p.m. Swing to the sweet blanket for Movie Under the Stars. Starting ket to relax on. Enjoy the movie surrounded Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Great Falls Teens Build House in Lynchburg
reat Falls Rotary Interact Club experience,” said Thompson Brownlee, Glent a helping hand to Habitat an Interact club member. “I am so thank- for Humanity in Lynchburg, Va. ful to everyone who taught us about con- A group of Great Falls Rotary Interact struction and the importance of owning members donned hard hats, tool belts a home.” and put in some major sweat equity as “The Interacters were relentless in their they spent three days in Lynchburg, con- house-building!” said Jeff Thinnes, local structing a house from the ground up, Great Falls Rotary member and one of as part of a summer service project sup- the parents on the trip. “They are an im- porting Habitat for Humanity. The team, pressive team of hard working teens consisting of ten teenage Interact group dedicated to helping others. For me per- members and four parents, left Great sonally, watching them work together to Falls Tuesday, July 26 for the Lynchburg accomplish so much over 3 days was one work site and returned on Friday, July of the top highlights of my lifelong Ro- 29, excited about all they had accom- tary experiences.” plished in those three days. Through their fundraising efforts, the In near 100 degree heat the group, Great Falls Interact Rotary club raised along with other Habitat volunteers ex- $2500 before they left for their service perienced in constructing homes, built, project. Along with a matching grant raised and secured the exterior and in- from the Rotary Club of Great Falls Foun- terior complete with door and window dation, the Interact group presented a frames. The Interact group met and Photo contributed check for $5,000 to Habitat for Human- worked alongside the future owner of the Great Falls Interact Group presents donation to Lynchburg Habitat for ity for future home-building projects. The house, Lakena Scott. “Working with the Humanity after working on-site for summer service project. Pictured, from volunteers’ hard work also captured the amazing crew and volunteers of Habitat left, Project Foreman Joey Monile, future homeowner Lakena Scott, interest of a Lynchburg ABC television for Humanity and having the opportu- Katherine Joostema, Ashley Baradari, Jared Tewodros, Mark Wilson, Declan station that interviewed Interacter Ashley nity to contribute to the construction of Thinnes, Hayden Owens, Thompson Brownlee, Chloe Bennett, Lynchburg Baradari on the site and ran the piece on Ms. Scott’s home was a truly remarkable Habitat Executive Director Donna Vincent, Allie Lailas, Gabe Achi their noon and evening programs. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ August 17-23, 2016 ❖ 3 Home Sales In June 2016, 38 Great Falls homes sold between $2,520,000-$510,000. Week in Great Falls
Address ...... BR FB HB .... Postal City .... Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision 9111 DARA LN ...... 9 ... 8 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $2,520,000 .... Detached ..... 2.12 ...... 22066 ...... MARQUETTE Dean A. Reuter to Speak at the 1109 KELSO RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 3 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $2,500,000 .... Detached ..... 2.00 ...... 22066 .. MICHAEL S AND ETHEL J JUHASZ LAND LT 1 645 DEERFIELD FARM CT ...... 6 ... 6 ... 3 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $2,400,000 .... Detached ..... 1.72 ...... 22066 ...... DEERFIELD FARM 9801 BEACH MILL RD ...... 5 ... 6 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $2,295,000 .... Detached ..... 1.93 ...... 22066 ...... CLUB VIEW RIDGE Great Falls Senior Center Event 421 SENECA RD ...... 6 ... 7 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $2,100,000 .... Detached ..... 1.26 ...... 22066 ...... SENECA 938 LEIGH MILL RD ...... 7 ... 6 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $2,000,000 .... Detached ..... 4.02 ...... 22066 ...... JACKSON MILL WOODS The Great Falls Senior Center has announced Dean A. Reuter Vice 731 STRAWFIELD LN ...... 6 ... 6 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,975,000 .... Detached ..... 1.91 ...... 22066 ...... RIVERBEND President and Director of the Practice Groups for the Federalist Society 1488 LILY LOCH WAY ...... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,700,000 .... Detached ..... 1.11 ...... 22066 ...... FOX RUN 808 WINCREST PL ...... 6 ... 6 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,680,000 .... Detached ..... 2.00 ...... 22066 ...... THISTLE HILL will be a guest speaker for the Constitution Event on Sept. 6. Reuter 10770 RIVERSCAPE RUN ...... 5 ... 5 ... 3 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,675,000 .... Detached ..... 1.94 ...... 22066 ...... RIVERSCAPE has served in two federal government agency Offices of the Inspector 10921 SHALLOW CREEK DR ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,531,500 .... Detached ..... 0.84 ...... 22066 ...... ESTATES AT LONGWOOD 1229 COLVIN MEADOWS LN ...... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,380,000 .... Detached ..... 0.83 ...... 22066 ...... COLVIN MEADOW ESTATES General, as Counsel to the Inspector General, and Deputy Inspector 220 BLISS LN ...... 6 ... 6 ... 0 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,350,000 .... Detached ..... 6.03 ...... 22066 ...... SOUTHDOWN General, responsible for policing the legal use of federal funds granted 10006 PARK ROYAL DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,350,000 .... Detached ..... 0.84 ...... 22066 ...... PARK ROYAL and contracted through those agencies. As such, Reuter helped to con- 10941 WOODLAND FALLS DR ...... 6 ... 5 ... 0 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,267,500 .... Detached ..... 1.74 ...... 22066 ...... WOODLAND FALLS 9930 ARNON CHAPEL RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,250,000 .... Detached ..... 2.00 ...... 22066 ...... ARNON MEADOW duct and oversee criminal investigations across the country. He is a 10413 VAN PATTEN LN ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,200,000 .... Detached ..... 0.83 ...... 22066 ...... BROWNS LANDING graduate of Hood College, and the University of Maryland School of 1071 GREAT PASSAGE BLVD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,200,000 .... Detached ..... 0.85 ...... 22066 ...... GREAT FALLS GLEN 9028 JEFFERY RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,185,000 .... Detached ..... 2.90 ...... 22066 ...... RIVER PARK ESTATES Law. 10190 MILSTEAD RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 3 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,175,000 .... Detached ..... 2.08 ...... 22066 .... CHARLES AND JOAN EVANS PROPERTY The Sept. 6 constitution event will be held at The Grange, 9818 316 WALKER RD ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,050,000 .... Detached ..... 0.50 ...... 22066 ...... RECTOR Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and includes lunch. 1286 TOWLSTON RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,035,000 .... Detached ..... 0.69 ...... 22066 ...... BRADLEY OAKS 1015 RIVA RIDGE DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,016,000 .... Detached ..... 0.46 ...... 22066 ...... LOCKMEADE Reservations are a must. Contact Polly Fitzgerald at 10892 WOODLEAF LN ...... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $985,000 .... Detached ..... 2.05 ...... 22066 ...... WOODLEAF [email protected] or call 703-759-4345. Visit gfseniors.org. 11128 BOWEN AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $979,000 .... Detached ..... 0.65 ...... 22066 ...... TIMBERLAKE ESTATES SOUTH 1300 LYONS ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $880,000 .... Detached ..... 0.51 ...... 22066 ...... KENMORE 9710 LOCUST HILL DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $860,000 .... Detached ..... 0.50 ...... 22066 ...... HAVER HILL 907 HARRIMAN ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $820,000 .... Detached ..... 0.52 ...... 22066 ...... HICKORY CREEK Historic Marker to Commemorate 636 WALKER RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $800,000 .... Detached ..... 2.14 ...... 22066 ...... NONE 11908 HOLLY SPRING DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $775,000 .... Detached ..... 0.51 ...... 22066 ...... HOLLY KNOLL 1016 CHALLEDON RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $733,000 .... Detached ..... 0.46 ...... 22066 ...... LEXINGTON ESTATES 1814 Potomac Crossing 9113 WEANT DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $675,000 .... Detached ..... 1.13 ...... 22066 ...... WEANT 10734 SUGAR MEADOW CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $610,000 .... Detached ..... 0.34 ...... 22066 ...... GREAT FALLS FOREST An unveiling of an interpretive historic marker commemorating the 10611 CAVALCADE ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $600,000 .... Detached ..... 0.59 ...... 22066 ...... LEXINGTON ESTATES 1814 Potomac crossing of President James Madison and Secretary of 30105 MERCHANT CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $550,000 .... Detached ..... 0.27 ...... 22066 ...... GREAT FALLS FOREST 10605 OXFORD CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $549,900 .... Detached ..... 0.24 ...... 22066 ...... GREAT FALLS FOREST State James Monroe during the British invasion of the City of Washing- 10329 YORKTOWN CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $535,000 .... Detached ..... 0.27 ...... 22066 ...... GREAT FALLS FOREST ton will take place at Riverbend Park Saturday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. The 11833 BROCKMAN LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ..... GREAT FALLS ...... $510,000 .... Detached ..... 0.23 ...... 22066 ...... GREAT FALLS FOREST event is sponsored by the Fairfax County History Commission, Fairfax Copyright 2016 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of July 15, 2016. County Park Authority and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The public is invited to attend. There is no charge and light refreshments will be provided. For further information contact the Park Authority at 703-324-8662 or Carole Herrick at 703-356-8223. Summer Slowdown, McLean Fall Community Garage Sale Coming Sept. 10 Increase in Pipeline The McLean Community Center will hold its annual Fall Community Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 10. The sale will take place at 1420 Beverly Road. Admission to the sale and parking are July home sales dip, free. The sale will offer shoppers the opportunity to purchase a wide vari- more transactions in ety of household items, toys, electronics, glassware, clothing, baby items, collectibles and more at bargain prices. A limited number of selling the pipeline. spaces remain and can be purchased for $45. Individuals selling per- sonal items and some commercial vendors may participate. ome sale closings took a nearly 5 For more information, or to reserve a display space, call the Center percent dip in July with 2,209 clos- at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org/special- Hings compared to 2,322 closings one events and register online using activity number 2001.216. The dead- year ago in the Northern Virginia As- line to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 7, or until sold out. sociation of Realtors® footprint. This consists of This event has been made possible with the support of General As- Fairfax and Arlington counties, Falls Church and Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® sets, Inc., Giant Food and McLean Properties. Alexandria. The silver lining for last month is Northern Virginia area home sales found in the 2,889 pending transactions, a more report for July 2016. than 14 percent increase when compared to the Project Proposals Sought for 2,529 pendings one year ago. “This could be an them into paying more than they have to or buy a indicator of some strong months of sales activity home that doesn’t meet their needs,” he said VolunteerFest 2016 ahead, yet with political campaigns heating up, NVAR CEO Ryan Conrad pointed out that not Does your area nonprofit or government agency need some volun- this is not guaranteed,” said NVAR Chairman Virgil only presidential campaign seasons slow down the teer power to accomplish a Wish List project? Volunteer Fairfax seeks Frizzell. “In spite of fewer listings and sales, the housing market in Northern Virginia, but the af- project proposals for VolunteerFest, a National Day of Service. Visit transaction traffic did pick up, especially in the fordable housing shortage does, too. “We know http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/non-profits/volunteerfest.php to sub- middle-priced homes, ranging from $400,000 to some renters might be sidelined by their debt-to- mit a *project proposal by Sept. 12. Must be a VF Partner or Associate $800,000. Summer typically trails our spring mar- income ratios, but the reality of 3.5 percent inter- member to submit. VolunteerFest mobilizes hundreds of volunteers of ket, as this data shows.” est rates should provide a great incentive,” he said. all shapes and sizes to help nonprofits in our neighborhoods tackle According to Gary Lange of Weichert, Realtors® Even low or no down payment mortgage options tasks that they would not have the time, or resources, to accomplish in Vienna, “There are plenty of buyers out there, are increasing in today’s market.” on their own. Want to volunteer at a project? Volunteer registration but the challenge we have is that some inventory According to Moon Choi of RE/MAX Executives opens Sept. 19. Save the date: Oct. 22. has been on for a while.” Buyers are discerning, in Fairfax, rental prices are continuing to rise based he explained, and are reluctant to select homes on renter demand. He confirmed that houses in Faith Notes that need work or are not priced realistically. the middle price ranges move quickly. “I had first- “Homes that show well and are priced right are time-buyer clients whose price range was Faith Notes are for announcements and worship service without music and a 10 getting snatched up sometimes in competitive bid- $400,000~$430,000, and they finally got a home events in the faith community. Send to a.m. worship service with nursery care [email protected]. available during the summer. 703-759- ding situations,” he said. after losing out on several homes in the last three Deadline is Friday at noon. 2082. The first half of July was slower and the last months,” he said. two weeks of July were frenzied, explained Lange. “A couple of my other buyers in a similar price St. Francis Episcopal Church, The Jewish Social Services “Sellers aren’t giving away their homes, but buy- range are still searching. They prefer to buy now 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of offers musical, educational, outreach support groups for those with emo- ers aren’t letting the lack of inventory pressure rather than wait and see.” and fellowship ministries in addition to tional, social, and physical challenges. worship services, including an 8 a.m. www.jssa.org/growth-learning. 4 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ August 17-23, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Military Relocation Professional and Realtor, Niamh DiOrio of Great Falls, JOINS Helping Local Businesses TTR Sotheby’s International Realty of McLean. Add Nearly 600 Jobs
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Voters applying for the Virginia Email: [email protected] sentee in person.” If you vote absentee in-per- Voter Photo ID Card will have to complete the David Griffin — Mary Kimm Marketing Assistant son you will fill out the application when you Virginia Voter Photo Identification Card Appli- 703-778-9431 arrive at the in-person absentee location. cation, have their picture taken, and sign the [email protected] [email protected] Letters to the Editor Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm the same page, mentions the 1,063 in case I will tell you what I dis- the hazards of children handling [email protected] Zika Virus, structurally deficient bridges in covered two years ago. baby chickens, you probably read @MaryKimm Virginia and the “lapses” in Metro 1) There were two hand wash- it. It was quite explicit in stating No Problem! Executive Vice President maintenance for 40 years. Where ing stations outside the animal that you must take appropriate Jerry Vernon To the Editor: did all the funding go that was petting building. One of them you precautions when handling baby 703-549-0004 Representative Connolly’s com- collected and programmed for had to hold the faucet on as you chickens and recommended [email protected] mentary about the Zika threat those projects? Where did the gas used it. How could you properly against it. Editor in Chief [The Connection, August 10-16, tax money go? Maybe we should wash your hands holding the fau- 3) Here is the good news, the Steven Mauren 2016] is a perfect example of why “develop” another lottery, like we cet handle on? The second faucet stand alone restroom by the park Managing Editor we are fed up with career politi- did for missing education funds. handle was so loose, it would not entrance has warm water, a mo- Kemal Kurspahic Art/Design: cians. There is no problem big Career politicians are the problem. turn on. tion sensor activated faucet, soap Laurence Foong, John Heinly enough that can’t be solved by No research or development study 2) There was another hand and paper towels. Production Manager: throwing taxpayer money at it. is necessary! washing station about 60 to 70 So at least there was one cor- Geovani Flores Zika virus in Virginia, no problem! feet away from the baby chicken rectly functioning hand wash sta- Special Assistant to the Publisher We have a whole list of projects Gene Phillip handling exhibit. This hand wash- tion. Jeanne Theismann on which to “spend money re- Great Falls ing station was poorly labeled, too 4) There were mosquitos breed- [email protected] sponding to this growing public far from the baby chicken exhibit, ing in puddles by the carnival. @TheismannMedia health crisis.” Fairfax County is Disappointing you had to hold the faucet handle currently spending 2.75< for ev- on, and it had no soap. There was Jack Johnson, Esq CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 ery $100 of our property assess- a bulletin about 2 years ago about Falls Church [email protected] ments, to tear out efficient storm Sanitation drains, replacing them with To the Editor: swamps and ponds to incubate I attended the 4 H Fair & Carni- Write The Connection welcomes views on any public issue. mosquitos. That’s because the poli- val two years ago and may not go The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are ticians thought that too much deer again. I should have written you routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. Send to: poop and lawn fertilizer was wash- about this sooner but got dis- ing into the Potomac. Now we can tracted. I was very disappointed in Letters to the Editor fund research programs to figure the sanitation and hope it got bet- The Connection 1606 King St., Alexandria VA 22314 out how to keep those swamps and ter. I would hope someone would Call: 703-917-6444. ponds from producing mosquitos. have noticed the same thing as I By e-mail: [email protected] Your editorial by Mary Kimm, on did and had it corrected, but just
6 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ August 17-23, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Caregiving Events 1-3 p.m. at The NeuroGrow Brain Fit- opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY September is Older Virginians’ Mental ness Center, 8280 Greensboro Dr., Ste. 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Health Month and the county is hosting 240, McLean. Register beforehand or call olderadults and click on Volunteer Solu- three community presentations on 703-324-5489. tions. caring for mental wellness. Present- ers are licensed county therapists and Fairfax County’s free Family The Lincolnia Senior Center in Al- specialists in older adult wellness re- Caregiver Telephone Support exandria is looking for Instructors for sources. the following classes:Chinese Brush ❖ Group meets by phone on Tuesday, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to 12 September 13, 7-8 p.m. We are hav- Painting, Tai Chi, Yoga/Mat work, noon ing an open discussion on caregiving. core and weights, and Aerobics. For Herndon Senior Center – free and Register beforehand these and other volunteer opportunities, open to members and nonmembers, 873 atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit Grace Street, Herndon olderadultservices and click on Tele- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand Call the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging phone Caregiver Support Group. click on Volunteer Solutions. at 703-324-5411 for registration and Call703-324-5484, TTY 711. The Gum Springs Senior Pro- ADA accommodations. gram in Alexandria is looking for a ❖ Monday, Sept. 19, 1-2 p.m. The Fairfax Commission on Ag- Line Dance Instructor, once a week. George Mason Library, 7001 Little ing meets on Wednesday, For these and other volunteer opportu- River Turnpike, Annandale September 21 at noon at the nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or Call the Community Services Board’s Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Public Information Line at 703-324- Germain Dr,. Centreville. The public is and click on Volunteer Solutions. 7006 for more information and ADA welcome to attend and join in the com- Fairfax County needs volunteers to accommodations. drive older adults to medical ap- ❖ ment period that begins each session. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1-2 p.m. Find out more at pointments and wellness programs. Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ For these and other volunteer opportu- Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria olderadultservices/coa.htm. Call 703- nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or Call the Community Services Board’s 324-5403, TTY 711 for meeting access visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Public Information Line at 703-324- needs. and click on Volunteer Solutions. 7006 for more information and ADA The Little River Glen Senior Cen- accommodations. ter in Fairfax is in need of front desk Volunteer volunteers and instructors for the Fairfax County is offering a new following classes: Qigong, Basic Lan- Caregiver Support Group the first guage, Group Fitness, Basic Wednesday of each month beginning Opportunities Computer Skills, ASLand ESL. For Sept. 7, 10 a.m. at Calvary Hill Bap- The Northern Virginia Long these and other volunteer opportunities, tist Church, 9301 Little River Tnpk., Term Care Ombudsman Program call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit Fairfax. Find out more at needs volunteer advocates for residents www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ in nursing homes and assisted living fa- click on Volunteer Solutions. olderadultservices/caregiver.htm under cilities. Contact Lisa Callahan at The Wakefield Senior Center in Community Caregiver Support Groups or 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email Annandale needs Front Desk Volun- call 703-324-5489, TTY 711. [email protected]. teers and a Qigong Instructor.For The Providence Community Cen- these and other volunteer opportunities, Fairfax County is offering a free ter Senior Program in Fairfax is call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit Chronic Disease Self-Management pro- looking for an ESL Instructor week- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and gram Sept. 12-Oct. 17 (Mondays), days. For these and other volunteer click on Volunteer Solutions.
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fifth grade.” the first day. Others may be anxious or added Short. Educators tell how to Whether a child’s summer is packed with avoid thinking about a new school year, It’s not just children who may experience camps and vacations or filled with lazy days and may need more support, structure, and school anxiety. Some parents may be wor- make the transition and complaints about being bored, students encouragement from parents to prepare ried about their children starting a new often find the back-to-school transition to themselves.” school, changing schools, facing more rig- less jarring. be challenging. From the prospect of reunit- orous academics or dealing with difficult ing with friends to getting reacquainted social situations. “Fear of the unknown can By Marilyn Campbell with homework, it is not uncommon for “Going back to school cause anxiety,” said Turissini. “Working The Connection children to experience mixed emotions with your children to build resilience and about jumping back into a busy fall sched- is really more than manage their emotions can be beneficial s a single mother of a fifth grade ule. just a one-day event. for the whole family. Children are ex- student, Christine Schull is al- “Going back to school is really more than tremely capable of dealing with change, Aready making back-to-school just a one-day event,” said Dr. Lisa It’s about the forming and parents can help them by creating an preparations. Her plans include Turissini, Ed.D. assistant professor and environment at home that encourages more than purchasing notebooks, pencils chair of the Department of Education at of a new habit … the them to share their feelings about return- You Can Make a Difference and new shoes. She knows that she and her Marymount University. “This type of tran- ing to school.” daughter will have to shift their schedules sition is about the forming of a new habit. forming of a new habit Reconnecting or connecting with other and prepare to get back into a scholastic Brain researchers agree that the forming parents and students for support can help mindset. of a new habit also includes the breaking also includes the with the transition. “Others may help moti- Photo by James Kegley for Norwood School “She gets up early every day … but be- of an old one.” vate, empathize, or make school prepara- Science teacher Sarah Boor works with students at Norwood School. Educators say now cause it is summer, she wants to go to bed Having a conversation with children and breaking of an old tions fun,” said Short. “There are opportu- is the time to prepare children for a return to school. late … about two or three weeks out, I will assessing their feelings about returning to one.” nities to increase children’s communication Cats benefit from being in a foster home. We need be much more firm about her bed time,” school is a good place to start, recommends abilities and social skills if they spend time long- and short-term fosters for cats of all ages, said Schull, assistant dean and professor of Licensed Clinical Psychologist Jerome Short, — Lisa Turissini Ed.D., together on school tasks.” mothers with litters and kittens on their own. Early Childhood Education at Northern Vir- Ph.D., associate professor of Psychology at Marymount University Planning ahead and establishing a regi- Back-to-School Game Plan ginia Community College in Alexandria. George Mason University. mented sleep schedule in August can help “Also, to start getting her academic muscles “Children have a variety of ways of think- He encourages parents to listen to their parents get their children acclimated to the From Page 8 minutes of reading and then increase it from there,” Consider Fostering flexing, I usually supplement with some ing, feeling, and acting toward the upcom- children’s concerns and expectations and early wake up times for the upcoming he said. academic enrichment. 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Ginsberg, Ph.D., dean of the College of Educa- be collaborative with the child. Ask them what it tion and Human Development at George Mason Uni- is that they think they need to do to get themselves versity. “Start with [moving your children’s bed ready.’ time] one-half hour earlier, then 15 minutes ear- Going from a carefree summer to a structured lier.” school year packed with activities can be jarring for Other recommend time adjustments include rees- some students. To ease the blow, Turissini suggests tablishing routines that might have been lost during having candid conversations about the upcoming the summer. “If your summer has been schedule-free, school schedule and ways in which the family can get back to some of your old routines now. Start those establish balance. regular family meal times or game nights,” said “Create a family calendar of school, extracurricu- Turissini. lar, and family activities,” she said. “Allow for some In addition to rearranging sleep schedules, now is downtime on the calendar for each child so they can the time to tackle back-to-school shopping and sched- choose to do whatever it is they would like. Kids don’t ule doctor visits. “Take a day to get those school inherently know how to add balance to their lives, clothes, school supplies, and backpacks purchased,” so as a parent, it is important to look for the oppor- said Turissini. “Make sure your child’s physical exam tunities to model balance at home, work, school, and is up to date. You know the school medical forms personal pursuits.” will be forthcoming.” To ease anxiety about back-to-school transporta- Completing summer reading lists and other sum- tion, Michele Claeys, associate head of school and mer assignments can also get students ready to learn. head of middle school for Norwood School, suggests “We want students to return to school learning ready, “if your child walks to school or takes a bus, walk which means children should be reading for plea- the route together or check out the bus stop together.” sure … for about 30 minutes a day,” said Karen Whether traveling by car or bus or on foot, talk about O’Neill, head of Lower School at Norwood School. what the schedule will look like on school mornings, “Sustained reading is a skill that requires practice at including any chores that have to be done before home.” leaving the house. 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8 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ August 17-23, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ August 17-23, 2016 ❖ 9 Considering a Private School? Educational consultants can help families navigate application process. By Marilyn Campbell may feel nearly as daunting as entire process. The Connection applying to college. “Schools have as varied person- arts … the list goes on.” write student essays. Narrowing down the vast field alities as students do,” said Mark When choosing a consultant, An educational consultant’s role or families considering of potential schools to find the best H. Sklarow, CEO of the Indepen- avoid those who guarantee that is to guide students and parents an independent school fit, completing the application and dent Educational Consultants As- they can obtain admission to a through the admissions process. Ffor the 2017-2018 securing a slot at one of the area’s sociation (IECA) in Fairfax. “Level particular school or secure a spe- Consultants usually begin by meet- school year, the admis- top private schools are all chal- of competitiveness, exploration cific dollar amount in scholarship ing with families and getting to sions process begins this fall. From lenging tasks. That’s why many versus memorization, indepen- funding, advises Sklarow. Addi- know the child’s educational essays and interviews to school vis- families rely on an educational dence versus group work, philoso- tionally, educational consultants needs, identify strengths and its and standardized tests, the pro- consultant to help them under- phies of learning, uses of technol- should not complete admission weaknesses, and consider their cess for getting into kindergarten stand and navigate through the ogy, requirements in sports and the application forms or write or re- interests and dislikes. Ideally, con- sultants combine the information they glean from their conversa- tions with the family with their knowledge of area schools to help families decide on schools that are a good fit. “Consultants can help families select a school that is the right fit. “Parents need to be realistic about their child’s strengths and weak- nesses and learning style,” said Mimi Mulligan, assistant head and direc- tor of Admission and Enrollment Management for Norwood School. “All independent schools offer fine academic programs, but we each have a unique school culture.” Consultants aim to give students and families unbiased advice and recommendations based on their professional judgment of a student’s needs and abilities. Con- sultants who are IECA members, for example, have “visited hun- dreds of campuses to understand the culture beyond the numbers to ensure such a successful pairing,” said Sklarow. Sklarow advises families to begin working with an independent edu- cational consultant during the aca- demic year before the year they plan to apply to an independent school. School Notes
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Emma Leiken, a 2012 Mclean High School graduate, earned Fulbright grant. She graduated from Oberlin Col- lege in May 2016.
Brandon Bast, of Great Falls, graduated from The University of Tampa on May 7. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in sport manage- ment and a minor in marketing.
Savannah Kathleen McBride was awarded an $8,000 four-year Fraternal College Scholarship in a national com- petition by Modern Woodmen of America. She is the daughter of Stephen and Lezlie McBride, McLean. She plans to attend Reed College in Portland, Ore.
Dov Cohen, of Vienna, received a bachelor of arts degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exer- cises in May 2016.
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aters Field was the a silent auction, which provided center of attention entertainment for all ages, with Support Your on Saturday, Au food and drink catered by the W th gust 6 , for the Vienna Inn keeping everyone well Local Businesses. 21st Annual Northern Virginia nourished. Wiffle Ball World Series The Van Metre Road to the Fi- [NVWWS]. The event, sponsored nal Four ended with Vienna Ameri- by Vienna Youth Inc., the Greater can as the Kids League Champion, Vienna Babe Ruth League, and the Redwood Wiffle Jam as the Minors Joe Cassella Foundation, looked to League Champion, Fast Plastic as www.connectionnewspapers.com continue the legacy of Brian the Majors League Champion, and Bedell, the Vienna native to whom the NOVA Yankees as Masters this tournament is dedicated. League Champions. Following a Forty-Eight teams, ranging from brief rain delay, the overall cham- rising seventh graders to forty and pionship tournament concluded in older, made their way to Waters grand fashion, for the first time Field at 8 a.m., stepping onto the ever, the winner was determined hallowed competition grounds via the extra-innings home run known as “The Field of Dreams.” derby. The NOVA Yankees, a long- The opening ceremonies began time Masters League entry and with an introduction speech by underdog in the finals, squared off Jodi Leigh of The Leigh Agency, against Fast Plastic, three time who has been organizing the event champions of the NVWWS, with for the last five years, and guest the NOVA Yankees hitting a walk- speakers, including: Todd Casey off homerun to hoist the Bedell/ from the VYI Board of Directors, Cassella Cup. Long-time player Bill Scopa from Greater Vienna and behind-the-scenes creative Babe Ruth, Frank Cassella from designer for the NVWWS, Frank the Joe Cassella Foundation, as Bilotto, was formally inducted into well as Past Chairman of the 2- the NVWWS Hall of Fame this year Young Foundation and long time for his continued dedication to the tourney-participant, Michael annual tournament. Ryan. Abby Miller, a Loudoun lo- The Joe Cassella Foundation is cal who is one of the nation’s lead- sincerely thankful for the incred- ing advocates for childhood can- ible turnout for this year’s tourna- cer awareness, performed the Na- ment, and equally delighted with tional Anthem. Distinguished the large number of teams and guests included Vienna Town sponsors that contributed to the Council members Carey Sienicki, success of the fundraiser. Linda Jane Colbert, and Howard The Joe Cassella Foundation is Springsteen. based in Leesburg, VA and its mis- The NVWWS featured a four- sion is to provide financial assis- tiered bracket, spanning four di- tance for medical expenses to fami- visions of play, including a Kid’s lies of children who are ill in the League, Minors, Majors, and Mas- Washington D.C. Metro area. This ters respectively, each crowing organization was born from the loss their own distinct champion be- of an amazing man and inspired by fore facing off for the overall title. the overwhelming support his fam- Additional activities throughout ily received throughout their jour- the sunny afternoon included ney. To find out more, go moon bounces, face painting, vari- towww.JoeCassellaFoundation.org ous games, snow cones and even or visit us on Facebook! www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ August 17-23, 2016 ❖ 11 News
Holly Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church volunteers Cathy Baroody, Proto Deacon David Baroody, and Mary Baroody arranged plates of Middle Eastern dishes at the church’s 2015 Photo contributed annual food festival.
Photos by Donna Manz/ The Connection Rachel Spicknall Mulford in Travelling Players’ production of ‘Snow White.’ Middle Eastern Food & ‘Snow White’ at Culture Riverbend Park Travelling Players perform Middle Eastern Food ‘Snow White’ with a comedic twist. Festival returns on Labor Day weekend. raveling Players En- outdoors.The program reflects T semble performs the origins of theatre, when “Snow White and the troupes of actors roamed the oly Transfiguration Melkite Greek- Seven Dwarfs,” an original ad- ancient and medieval country- Catholic Church will host its 23rd an aptation of the classic fairytale, side, relying on the barest props H nual Middle Eastern Food Festival, at Riverbend Park on Thursday, and boldest imagination to con- Sept. 3 and 4, on the church grounds Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m.. Check out vey their art. Traveling Players — 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean. The Festival will Traveling Players’ Commedia performers follow this tradition feature authentic Middle Eastern food, pastries, Troupe as they take this classic in touring by bus and backpack, music and dancing, as well as vendors, church tours, tale of miners, stepmothers, performing Shakespeare out- and activities for both children and adults. mirrors and apples and infuse doors in beautiful and historic Join in the fun from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, it with the hilarious improvisa- places.Traveling Players was Sept. 3 and 12 noon – 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4. Smell tional tradition of Commedia selected by the National En- the aromas from the outdoor grills, partake of Kibbee, dell’Arte.The company has dowment for the Arts [NEA] as Shish Kebab, Falafel, Fattoush, Hummus, and Stuffed mounted many performances at a Summer School in the Arts, Grape Leaves, or any number of other delicious menu Riverbend over the years, rang- one of only 25 in the nation to choices, including a roast lamb dinner at 6 p.m. Sat- ing from Shakespeare’s receive this honor. Traveling urday evening and all day on Sunday. Then relax “Macbeth” and “Romeo & Players has also performed at with a cup of Arabic coffee and mouth-watering Juliet” to the Commedia the Kennedy Center’s Millen- pastry. Choose from Arabic favorites, such as dell’Arte comedies “The Tragic nium Stage. Traveling Players Baklawa, Maamoul, Namoura, or Ghraybeh, or old- Heidi Kaska and Nancy Betress show off Events” and “The has also been honored as one fashioned American sweets like cakes, cookies and some of the 20,000 pieces of sweets for Picture.”Traveling Players En- of the best community-based pies. sale at the Middle Eastern Food Festival semble is a summer theater nonprofits in the DC Metropoli- Once you’ve satisfied your appetite, join in the held over the 2015 Labor Day weekend in camp for teens whose mission tan area in the Greater Wash- Debke dance led by instructors, or participate in the McLean. is to bring great theatre into the ington Catalogue for Philan- backgammon tournament. Children, meanwhile, can great outdoors. “Snow White” thropy. Traveling Players is sup- enjoy the moon bounce, face painting, pony rides The Festival will be held rain or shine. Admission is presented by the camp’s ad- ported in part by the Arts Coun- and the petting zoo, as well as participate in some of and parking are free. To learn more, call 703-734- vanced Commedia Troupe, cil of Fairfax County, the Vir- the many games going on throughout the Festival. 9566 or visit www.MiddleEasternFoodFestival.com. which rehearses for four weeks, ginia Commission for the Arts, then hits the road for a nine- and the National Endowment day tour throughout Virginia, for the Arts.Traveling Players camping, hiking and perform- has Cityline Partners, LLC as a The Claude Moore ing outside.Other stops on the corporate sponsor for tour include the Skyland Am- 2016.Traveling Players En- Colonial Farm to Host phitheater [Luray, Virginia], semble is in residence at Lake The Madeira School, [McLean, Fairfax Park in Reston. Colonial Tobacco Harvest Virginia], and the Playbooth Throughout the school year, the The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Theatre [Colonial company offers weekend Georgetown Pike, McLean, will host Colonial To- bacco Harvest – Participatory Event, on Saturday, Williamsburg, classes in classical acting, im- Aug. 20, 1-4 p.m. Virginia].Traveling Players En- provisation, mask, and Tobacco was a cash crop for the Claude Moore semble was founded in 2003 movement.Running time 75 Colonial Farm family and vital to their livelihood. with the mission to enhance minutes. Free and open to the In addition to selling the crop tobacco was used for a variety of home remedies. Help the colonial farm problem-solving skills, self-reli- public. Appropriate for children family harvest their carefully tended tobacco by ance, self-expression, and a age 8 and up. For more infor- cleaning the leaves, splitting the stems and hang- heightened appreciation of both mation, visit ing to cure. Educational and fun. Great family challenges and beauty by bring- www.travelingplayers.org or activity. Adults: $2; Children 3-12 and Seniors: $2; Children under 3 complimentary admission. Free ing great theatre into the great call 703-987-1712. parking. Directions at www.1771.org. 12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ August 17-23, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar
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ONGOING Cirque du Soleil “Kurious.” July 21 to Sept. 18. Tysons II, The Lerner Town Center, 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons Corner. $39-$170. 1-877-924- 7783. cirquedusoleil.com/kurios. Cindy Dibbs Exhibit. Aug. 1-31. Katie’s Coffe House, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Photographs from “Seasons.” 703-759-4673. Evenings on the Ellipse. 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25. Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Fun music and good company. Paradise Springs and The Winery at Bull Run will be offering complimentary tastings of their premium reds and whites. If it rains, concerts will be moved inside to the Government Center Forum. http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ performances/ Great Falls Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 Walker Road Great Falls. http:// greatfallsfarmersmarket.org/
SATURDAY/AUG. 20. Vienna’s County Fair. Noon-4 p.m. Freeman Store, 131 Church St. NE, Contortion, Cirque du Soleil “Kurios,” at Tysons II, Vienna. farm animals, crafts, a home The Lerner Town Center, 8025 Galleria Drive, July 21 grown garden fruits and vegetables competition, a bike decorating to Sept. 18, 2016. contest for kids, living history re- Photos by Martin Girard/shootstudio.ca enactors, and old-fashioned music Costumes: Philippe Guillotel 2014 Cirque du Soleil and games. 703-938-5187.
SUNDAY/AUG. 21 The 19th Street Band. 6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre Green, Great Falls. The 19th Street Band has followed the traditions of The Carter Family and The Kingston Trio while also integrating modern elements of Visit These Houses of Worship Americana, Country, and Rock ‘n Roll. http:// www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ To Highlight Your Faith Community, concerts-on-the-green/. Ellis Paul with Dave Navarro. 4 p.m. call Karen at 703-917-6468 Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. jamminjava.com. Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive SUNDAY/AUG. 28 The Beat Hotel. 6-8 p.m. Great Falls ST. ANNE’S Village Centre Green, Great Falls. EPISCOPAL New Orleans Mardi Gras Swamp Funk. http:// CHURCH • Reston www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ concerts-on-the-green/. 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II SATURDAY/SEPT. 1 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Paint the Town Reception. 4-6 p.m. Contemporary Service 115 Pleasant St. NW. Vienna. Vienna Arts Society members exhibition. Nursery care provided at 10:00 a.m. service ViennaArtsSociety.org. The Rev. Laura Cochran, Priest-in-Charge SUNDAY/SEPT. 4 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org The Alan Scott Band. 6-8 p.m. Great The Curiosistanians, Cirque du Soleil “Kurios,” at Tysons Falls Village Centre Green, Great 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Falls. A combination of driving, II, The Lerner Town Center, 8025 Galleria Drive, July 21 danceable rock combined with time- to Sept. 18, 2016. honored blues, funk, and Brit Pop influences. http:// www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ trolleys and steam and diesel trains terrain and towns of Western North FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA concerts-on-the-green/. plus Thomas and some of his friends. Carolina with award winning layout reflects the mountainous structures. Free. nvmr.org. 703-938- 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW terrain and towns of Western North 5157. SUNDAY/SEPT. 11 Carolina with award winning VIENNA, VA 22180 Mike Terpak Blues Explosion. 6-8 structures. Free. nvmr.org. 703-938- 703-938-8525 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre 5157. SATURDAY/NOV. 12 Green, Great Falls. http:// Model Trains and Thomas Open [email protected] www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ House. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna Train www.fbcv.org concerts-on-the-green/. SATURDAY/OCT. 15 Station, 231 Dominion Road NE, Model Trains and Thomas Open Vienna. See and hear model trolleys House. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna and steam and diesel trains plus SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM SATURDAY/SEPT. 17 Train Station, 231 Dominion Road Thomas and some of his friends. layout CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM Model Trains and Thomas Open NE, Vienna. See and hear model reflects the mountainous terrain and MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM House. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna trolleys and steam and diesel trains towns of Western North Carolina with Train Station, 231 Dominion Road plus Thomas and some of his friends. award winning structures. Free. NE, Vienna. See and hear model layout reflects the mountainous nvmr.org. 703-938-5157. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ August 17-23, 2016 ❖ 13 Home & Garden 703-778-9411 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Home & Garden Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Monday Noon
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