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The School of Theatrical Eve at the Dance (SOTD) and its per- forming wing, Great Falls Dance Theatre, will present the seventh annual presen- tation of their original Nutcracker production of “Christmas Eve at the Nutcracker Club” on Dec. 8-9. Pictured, per- forming the Chinois Varia- tion from Tchaikovsky’s Club’ Returns Nutcracker - Page Tofil, Karsyn Lawler and Allison Entertainment, Page 18 Maebius.
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A portion of the report on the two white oak trees at the Georgetown Pike- Photos contributed Walker Road intersec- tion by arborist Ed Milhous. Additional studies have and will be conducted to find out if the trees are a safety hazard. “Colvin Run Mill,” a painting by Hwa Crawford, is one of the featured pieces in the Great Falls Studios Photo Winter Exhibit at the Great Falls Community Library. Contributed Final Tree Decision Yet to Come Winter Art Exhibit Opens At Great Falls Library Final tests to be run on white oaks at Georgetown Pike-Walker Road intersection. New show highlights work of
By Alex McVeigh 33 Great Falls artists; The Connection reception Dec. 10.
Photo by he trees at the intersec- tion of Georgetown n art exhibition featur- Pike and Walker Road ing over 60 paintings, T Alex McVeigh A will be subject to at photographs, ceramics, least one more test to determine jewelry and other new works by if they propose a safety hazard to Great Falls artists opened Nov. drivers. The Virginia Department 2 and will be displayed through of Transportation had decided the end of December at the Sept. 18 to remove the trees as /The Connection main conference room of the part of a mass removal of poten- Great Falls Community Library. tially hazardous trees, but an- With 33 artists participating, it’s nounced Sept. 28 that they would the largest show the group has wait for the community to hire an ever mounted in this space. arborist. The exhibit is sponsored by After arborist Ed Milhous per- Great Falls Studios, a network formed an assessment of the trees Bill Canis, co-chair of the Great Falls Citizens Association of artists based in Great Falls. “Tucked in the Curl,” a in late September, the Virginia De- environmental committee, speaks about local tree issues The group will hold an artists’ photo of a fern by Doreen partment of Transportation had during a meeting at the Grange Thursday, Nov. 15. reception on Monday, Dec. 10, Montis, is one of the art- planned to remove the trees Oct. from 7-9 p.m. Plan to come see works in the Great Falls 1, but the Great Falls Citizens Association requested Ben Herman of Great Falls, who passes through the show, meet the artists, and Winter Show by an artist time from VDOT for additional study. This was the intersection at least twice a day, every day, says enjoy light refreshments. who is showing with the granted, and several arborists recently examined the he hopes whatever decision is made is the result of “This is a terrific show high- group for the first time. trees using several pieces of equipment that Milhous, as much information as possible. lighting the diversity of art be- who performed mostly visual and surface tests, did “I fully understand the dangers involved, especially ing made in Great Falls today,” Georgetown Pike and is open not. in light of the man who was tragically killed over said Pat Neuman, a pastel art- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, “One arborist used a resistograph, [which detects the summer, so I know it’s a sensitive issue. I person- ist who is co-chairman of the Wednesday and Friday, 1 to 9 decay and cavities], which had never been used be- ally like the way they look and don’t think they are a Exhibitions Committee of Great p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, fore, another one spent four hours climbing up the safety hazard for me personally, but that might not Falls Studios. “The work ranges and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Satur- tree performing an aerial assessment,” said Bill Ca- be how everyone feels,” he said. “But quite frankly, from abstract to realistic, from day. In addition to the work in nis, co-chair of the GFCA’s environment committee. if we start losing trees at the commercial center, ev- photos to fiber—there’s even a the main conference room, “We asked VDOT to put the arborists together, which erything just becomes another strip mall, which we piece that uses found objects eight pieces are located in the they did in a conference call, and said there was one have plenty of in the area. So if there is a possibility woven onto a frame. Stop by glass-fronted case in the main more step, using a piece of equipment called tomog- they can stay, I’m all for that.” and take a look at what your hallway. raphy, sort of like an X-ray machine, to see whether According to Fairfax County’s Urban Forestry Pro- neighbors in Great Falls are The Winter Exhibit includes those trees need to be removed or not. That will be gram guidelines, trees are considered hazardous af- doing.” paintings in oil, acrylics and the final piece.” ter community complaints are received, and only if The event is one in a series of watercolor, plus photographs of Another point raised by the arborists was a rule of the tree poses a threat to the public at large. Trees monthly exhibitions at the li- local scenes and landscapes thumb that removing approximately 15 percent of that threaten private property are considered civil brary made possible by Friends from other parts of the country. branches can reduce approximately 40 percent of the issues. of the Library. Most feature Three of the artists are exhibit- pressure on the tree’s roots. A lot of people can assume that when we use the shows by artists from Great ing with the group for the first “One question, which hasn’t been answered yet, is term ‘tree conservation,’ we’re talking about preser- Falls Studios. The works on dis- time. perhaps one or both of the trees could be signifi- vation,” said Mike Knapp, director of Fairfax County’s play are for sale, with 10 per- Mark your calendars for the cantly pruned in a way that would remove its dan- Urban Forest Management program. “But conserva- cent of the sale price going to Great Falls Studios Holiday Art ger in terms of falling into the roads,” Canis said. tion is a larger concept, it involves preservation, but the Friends of the Library to Show and Sale, to be held Dec. “These trees have been here since the farm days, and acknowledges that sometimes trees have to be taken support library programs. 8-9 at the Village Green Day we wanted to be careful about the process.” out in order to satisfy human values and needs.” The library is located at 9830 School. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2012 ❖ 3 News
Jennifer Benitz
A witch gives out candy to children at the Great Falls Photo by Photo Spooktacular on Wednesday, Oct. 31. On Saturday, Ginger Mahon, the creator and driving force of The Wish List Project, continues to Dec. 1, the Celebrate Great Falls Foundation is host- bring the Great Falls community together through the spirit of giving. ing the Celebration of Lights and the Annual Christ- mas Tree Lighting. Making Wishes Come True Week in Great Falls We will ask the community Celebration of whose entrance is most festive The Wish List Project beginning of November, collecting lists of families Lights Kicks and the winner will receive a and individuals and their requests. She then care- $200 cash prize and will have relies on generosity of fully matches volunteers, or “angels” as she calls each Off Holiday their store front in the local Great Falls community. one of them, with a family or teenager. paper. “The generosity of the Great Falls community is Season For more information contact without bounds,” Mahon said. “I think this project is Celebrate Great Falls Founda- Celebrategreatfalls.org. By Jennifer Benitz successful because we’re very much directly answer- tion has all the participants and The Connection ing the wishes of those in need with the donations volunteers of the Halloween AAUW to Hold we provide.” Spooktacular this year to thank reat Falls is a community that proves This year the event will take place on Dec. 15 from for the event's success. Even Gala Holiday there is strength in numbers when it 1-4 p.m. With live music, food and the company of though Halloween fell only one Gcomes to helping those in need. Ginger neighbors and community members alike, the Wish day after hurricane Sandy, the Luncheon Mahon agrees. As founder and coordi- List Project is an event many look forward to. How- village came together once American Association of Uni- nator of The Wish List Project, she relies solely on ever, there are still many families and teenagers in again and over 1,000 children versity Women (AAUW) Mclean the good and generosity of the community to pro- need of donors and a call of help to Great Falls resi- attended the Halloween Area Branch Gala Holiday Lun- vide donations for a list of shelters and organiza- dents to meet those needs. Spooktacular. cheon is Sunday, Dec. 16, at tions in the area. “I do this because I can,” Mahon said. “I know that The Celebration of Lights and River Bend Country Club, 375 Mahon is the driving force behind the large but when a family we’re helping sees the bin filled with the Annual Christmas Tree Walker Road, Great Falls. You intimate effort. The Wish List Project began in 2000 gifts, they are beside themselves with joy. I feel good Lighting take place on Saturday, need to make your reservation when Mahon decided to reach out to the commu- giving to people in need and I know I’m part of a Dec. 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. as soon as possible by sending nity and those in need after her daughter’s Forestville community effort giving back.” with Santa and Mrs. Claus ar- your $30 check (which includes Elementary first grade class helped at a local shelter. riving on the antique fire truck tax and gratuity) payable to the Not long after, she called the shelter to see how she Contact Ginger Mahon at [email protected] at 6 p.m. to light the Great Falls AAUW-McLean Branch to could help. With 10 families at Embery Rucker Com- or 703-404-8483 for more information or questions. Tree (behind the Great Falls Aroona Borpujari at 1225 munity Shelter in Reston in hand, Post Office). They then go to Meyer Court, McLean, VA she recruited volunteers to help with Santa’s house to meet all chil- 22101. Social is at noon and the donations and wrapping. dren who wish to share their three course luncheon will be Knowing the need for help never holiday wishes. At 6:15 p.m., served at 1 p.m. Entertainment ceases, Mahon didn’t stop at Embery the petting zoo and pony rides is by the Madeira School’s Rucker Community Shelter. Instead, provided by Old Mine Ranch “Sweet Ti A Cappella En- she continued to expand and reach open, and from 6:30-6:50 p.m., semble.” You can participate in out to others in the area, including the Langley Madrigals return a Pirate Gift Exchange ($20 the Fairfax County Foster Care sys- for more holiday caroling. At 7 limit) and bring a gift card for tem. p.m., the live nativity scene be- the SHARE Food Bank. All “Teenagers in foster care are the gins. There will be hot cider and members of the public are wel- forgotten children during the holi- hot chocolate provided by Fresh come to attend. Since the final days,” she said. “Everyone wants to Catch, Teel Construction and number has to be confirmed donate items for young kids, babies Katie’s Coffee House. with River Bend Country Club and adults, but not many people Celebrate Great Falls is start- well before Dec. 16, checks s be think about the teenagers.” ing a new tradition this year sent in now with a call to Now in its 13th year, the Wish List and asks all the offices and Aroona Borpujari at 703-556- Project helps 75 teenagers and 28 merchants to try to decorate 9693 to let her know it is on families through seven different front doors and windows by the way. shelters and organizations. Mahon Gifts are brought to Ginger Mahon’s house on the day of Dec. 1 for the holiday season. begins organizing the project at the the donation drive in December of 2011.
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From left, Karen Briscoe, a Lift Me Up! board member and principal Realtor® of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Realty Group; Kay Bellhouse, the team leader for the McLean-Great Falls Keller Williams offices; MJ Perry, co-chair of the golf tournament and a Realtor®; Derek Blain, one From left—Jennifer Lucier, president of the Lift Me Up! board of direc- of the co-principals of the McLean-Great Falls KW office; Jennifer Lucier, tors, Tracy Kenny, 2012 honoree and board member, and Keira Kenny. the president of Lift Me Up! The check was presented at the Lift Me Up! Great Falls resident Tracy Kenny, and volunteer Gordon Baker, were "A Magical Night" Gala at BMW of Sterling on Saturday, Nov. 17. honored for their service to the organization.
visit the website: www.liftmeup.org. McLean-Great Falls Keller Williams Cares Presents Check to Lift Me Up! Community support is at the heart of the A check of $15,274.16 was presented to McLean-Great Keller Williams Falls Cares Great Falls Keller Williams offices: Lift Me program’s success. More than 300 volun- Lift Me Up! at their annual Gala held on held their third annual golf tournament on Up! and My Military Kids. teers comprised of area teens and adults Nov. 17, at BMW of Sterling. The money Oct. 22 at Trump-National Golf Course. Lift Me Up! is a therapeutic horseback assist the student riders and the North raised was from the third annual McLean- Greeting players on the course was some- riding program that for 37 years has been American Riding for the Handicapped As- Great Falls Keller Williams Cares charity golf one who looked very much like Austin Pow- dedicated to helping children and adults sociation, NARHA certified riding instruc- tournament. ers and the master of ceremonies of the with physical, mental and/or emotional dis- tors. Lift Me Up! serves over 100 riders with BMW of Sterling was transformed from a evening event was a great stand-in for abilities improve both their physical and special needs in ages ranging from age three car dealership to an exciting venue as gala Donald Trump! All of this contributed to mental well being. The annual gala is the to adult. B.I.T.S, which stands for Back in attendees celebrated the theme, “A Magi- the event’s success and allowed KW-Cares primary fundraiser of the year. LMU! is a the Saddle, is the latest program offered by cal Night.” Thomas and Joyce Moorehead the opportunity to present big checks to the 501 (c) (3) charity and an NARHA Premier Lift Me Up! and was developed to assist provided the gala setting. two charities selected by the McLean and Accredited Center. For more information, wounded warrior riders from the military.
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WEDNESDAY/DEC. 5 Our Lady of Good Counsel McLean Children’s Academy Open House. 9:30-11:30 a.m., 6900 Elm presents… Street, McLean. The Kindergarten Enrichment and the morning, afternoon and full-day preschool classes invite families to tour the Holly & Ivy school and register for fall 2013. 703- 734-2353 or A CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE www.childrensacademy.com. Saturday, Dec. 1, 10-5 WEDNESDAY/DEC. 12 Sunday, Dec. 2, 9-3 Networking Breakfast—The New Downtown Coming to Tysons. 7:30-9 a.m., at J. Gilberts Wood- Fired Steak and Seafood, 6930 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Michael Caplin, executive director for Tysons Partnership, will be speaking. $20 in advance for members; $25 in advance for non-members; $5 extra at door. Register online. www.mcleanchamber.org.
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Village Centre Sue Kvasnicka, a salesperson at the What do shoppers, proprietors say? Saddlery.
was buying britches, jodhpurs, Christmas “We have lots of Christmas “Ipresents, Breyers [horse toys and sweaters. A lot of toys], and stocking people get beds for their dogs; stuffers for our horse and ponies. beautiful, puffy beds that are [To stuff the stockings for the soft and you’ll end up putting horses] we’ve got here some your head on it! Then for people Linda Waitkus, the wonderful horse treats, mostly we have ornaments for the proprietor at Great they’re horse treats because Christmas trees which are Dogs of Great Falls, that’s what they like. I think with awesome. We have jackets and LLC shows off some of the space that they have there is coats, and we get extremely busy the store’s dog toys. something for everyone. There at Christmastime because are really nice gifts that you can everybody wants to buy their buy, lovely platters, all the horse dog something. And last but not essentials that you need, they do least, we have tons of treats. a little bit of everything.” Treats, treats, treats, treats! We Jewelry at -Judy Bishop, a shopper at the get cute little special treats... at Adeler Jewelers. Saddlery Christmas we have (treats shaped like) stars, and Christmas “[For the holidays people buy] trees, and bells, and all kinds of Breyer horses, horse treats, things. Those are really fun to jewelry, and clothing; fun give as a gift when you go to clothing. I would want to buy somebody’s house that has a clothing and jewelry.” dog, you can just take one of Photos by —Sue Kvasnicka, a salesperson Swetha Ramesh/ at the Saddlery See Gift Guide, Page 11 The Connection
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One of the necklaces in a black and gold combination at Adeler Jewelers.
From Page 10 those and it’s really very special. Everything in our store is all holistic, I mean these (treats) are basically oatmeal cookies that you can eat.” —Linda Waitkus, the propri- etor at Great Dogs of Great Falls, LLC
“We find that typically, people tend to want to purchase items that are complementary to what the occasion is or what the person might have in their wardrobe. They might be finishing off a suit . . . they try and complete a set. If they are purchasing a piece of jewelry that is just a fashion piece of jewelry, then they might be looking to buy something the person can wear for everyday; for the office, for work, that they can get a lot of use out of . . . an everyday piece of jewelry. It tends to be a nice colored gemstone, or a unique piece of jewelry that is not necessarily as traditional, but maybe a piece that follows some of the upcom- ing colors and fashion trends. I find that colors tend to change, and that they are set annually. For instance, last year’s color was tangerine tango and that was a big color. We’re finding this year one of the colors that is very popular is an aqua color. Also, black and gold is very popular this year. That combina- tion of black onyx and gold is very strong this year. So we’re finding that it tends to follow the fashion.” -Wendy Adeler Hall at Adeler Jewelers, vice president of marketing
— Swetha Ramesh www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2012 ❖ 11 Focus on Immigration “Marshall has an international student body from Schools Using Diversity for Student Benefits George C. all walks of life, Marshall Immersion, ESOL programs aim to take “We highly value the diversity High School from the four advantage of area cultures. Janet Funk, principal of Gunston has a student of our population, because Elementary School in Lorton, population corners of the it’s advantageous for our where approximately 300 students representing world … We are By Alex McVeigh population. The Korean students come from a home where another more than 90 The Connection who are in the program all could students to grow up here, as language is spoken, says everyday nations. the face of what speak a little English interaction with new cultures is an s Fairfax County has ex- “The program is a niche that fits global citizens.” important part of early education. Fairfax County is perienced massive very well in our community. For the — Teddi Predaris, director of the county’s “Interesting conversations can be growth in its interna- native English speakers, it helps heard in the lunchroom, especially A Office of Language Acquisition in 2012.” tional population, its ef- them understand more about the when students from other coun- — George C. Marshall High fects have spread to its educational culture of the people they share tries bring their food from home. Photo by institutions. Forty-four percent of the community with every Children are very interested in Donna Manz/ School Principal Jay the Fairfax County Public Schools day. It gives everyone more bringing their favorite foods, which The Connection Pearson students come from homes that understanding of the naturally flows to a discussion of speak a language other than En- people that walk traditions and celebrations,” she glish, which includes 160 different through our doors said. “With these informal discus- languages. every day,” said sions, the students learn the impor- Marshall High Is the Face of Fairfax County In 2006, the county came up tance of accepting classmates for with the goal to eventually have all 38,760 Fairfax who they are. This supports our Viewpoints graduates be able to communicate County elementary goal of cultural acceptance an col- 90-plus countries represented by in two languages. The county cur- school students (44 laborative interaction among our student population. rently offers 11 different lan- percent) speak a school community.” What was your biggest concern or fear guages. language other than But with such diversity comes “We highly value the diversity of English at home. challenges, especially when it By Donna Manz academics-only that define your when moving to U.S. schools? our population, because it’s advan- comes to Standards of Learning The Connection future, a selected group of students —Donna Manz tageous for our students to grow tests. said in the recent discussion with Kasthury up here, as global citizens,” said “Classroom teachers and ESOL he schools that feed into Pearson and an interviewer. In the Paramiswaran, Teddi Predaris, director of the teachers work diligently to help the TGeorge C. Marshall U.S., the students said, you have senior, county’s Office of Language Ac- students learn the English lan- High School are the aca- extracurricular programs that en- Malaysia quisition. “We believe it’s a huge guage. Many of our students from demic home to children from all hance the total person. What the “I had a close asset for our students in their fu- other countries are still learning over the world. It’s not surpris- U.S. does not have, however, that group of friends Jia Loh, ture endeavors.” English and are reading below ing, then, that Marshall is an in- international schools stress, is an there and I didn’t senior, Approximately 28 percent of the grade level expectations,” Funk ternational community, a Tysons emphasis on foreign language flu- know anybody Malaysia county’s current population are for- said. “These students receive read- Corner United Nations, so to ency. here,” on leaving Malaysia when “My eign born, with Spanish, Korean, ing instruction in the classroom speak. Many of the students English is a compulsory curricu- she had made friends in her biggest fear Vietnamese, Arabic, Urdu and Chi- setting and the ESOL class- come for the prestigious I.B. (In- lum in many school systems the native high school. “I still work was finding nese/Mandarin being the most room. They are receiving a ternational Baccalaureate), but world over. Some students, such as very hard in my [I.B.] classes.” friends. Still common languages spoken in the Principal Linda ‘double’ dose of reading on most are in the Marshall district, Kasthury Paramiswaran, a find it hard homes of elementary school stu- Clifford. “Walking into a a regularly scheduled ba- which embraces students from Marshall senior from Malaysia, to join cliques. Most of my dents. classroom the other day, I was sis. However, when it Tysons to the far-reaches of speak multiple languages, fluent in Dalila Ferrara, friends are international The county’s kindergarten two- amazed at how many non-Korean comes time to take the Vienna. From Italian to Swahili, each. Kasthury’s family moved junior, Italy students. I’m still working way immersion program is one students were able to understand SOL tests, they are re- there is a myriad of languages around the world as part of her “Actually, I was on that part of the transi- method used by schools to take Korean very well.” quired to take the test on native to Marshall’s students, father’s job, and Kasthury mastered really happy to tion. My dream is to find a advantage of increasing diversity. Clifford said she hopes in future grade level in a lan- who represent more than 90 four languages in her journeys. She move here. My high-paying job I like, The program consists of half En- years that the school can expand guage in which they are nations. said she still works very hard in her only fear was accounting or law.” glish speakers and half who speak the program beyond kindergarten, not proficient.” “Marshall has an international I.B. subjects, getting “A”s in every that I wouldn’t be the immersion language. eventually to every grade at the In Virginia, SOL tests student body from all walks of one of her classes. She is applying accepted. That “In this program, the teachers school. The school also offers an must be taken in English, life, from the four corners of the to colleges in the United Kingdom didn’t happen. My biggest dream Amber and students are language models after school program to all students but in Texas, for example, world,” said principal Jay and the Netherlands. is to get an MBA from Harvard.” Holder, for each other, and they spend half who are interested in learning Ko- where they have little to standardized tests can be taken in Pearson. “Our kids cross so Jia Loh, a Malaysian native who senior, the day working at each language,” rean, and they even have a pre- no schooling. There’s al- Spanish. many boundaries. We don’t re- has been in the U.S. for two years, Panama Predaris said. “Our criteria for add- school program to teach immigrant ways a silent period in fer to it as ‘diversity,’” Pearson said the transition to schools here Millan Mbise, “My ing these programs is having a families about school programs the beginning, but peri- CHANGES to the state’s licensure said. “For our students, this is was “hard,” even though the aca- senior, biggest fear large enough population of the and other information they might ods like lunch and recess 21 - 162 requirements this year have also the norm. These kids are very demic environment is less intense Tanzania was that I non-English speaking group to not otherwise be familiar with be- allow the Spanish speak- caused some difficulties. This year, accustomed to moving between than in Malaysia. “The cultural wouldn’t make a 50-50 mix possible. This is fore their children start school. ers to talk among them- 163 - 261 the state required teachers in el- groups of students from every- “I had to adjust to different cul- aspect. For have the same friends one of the models we hope to ex- Students in the program at selves, which helps open ementary school programs to not where, so, there aren’t ‘cliques.’ tures. It was hard to find friends example, in throughout my academic pand in coming years.” Bailey’s Elementary take health, them up. Children learn 262 - 368 only be licensed in their language, “We are the face of what who share my culture.” Tanzania there is career. My dream is to The county has five Spanish kin- math and science in their native most of their language but also for elementary education. Fairfax County is in 2012.” Dalila Ferrara’s family moved little interaction establish a music education dergarten two-way immersion pro- language. As a magnet school, stu- from each other, so hav- 369 -502 “We’ve struggled this year due to around Italy; her father is in the with teachers. The teachers are system that would produce grams, at Bailey’s, Braddock, Lake dents from across the county can ing native speakers of 503 -719 the new requirement,” Charlton FIVE INVITED STUDENTS military there. In the early 1990s, strict, classes are very intense. It’s more diverse, well-rounded Anne, London Towne and Rose Hill apply, which the school uses mainly both languages helps said. “We’ve had to use some long- gathered in a roundtable discus- he was assigned to a U.S. base in not like that here. I played varsity musicians, not just musi- Elementary Schools. New this year to fill its English-speaking require- both groups immensely. Another area of growth has been term subs until as recently as two ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sion at Marshall recently. What Texas and his experience there was soccer last year and that helped cians who are skilled in just is a Korean two-way immersion ment. Each group of native speakers ATTENDANCE AREAS the county’s English for Speakers or three weeks ago before we had they agreed on is that American not a good one. “He warned me not me a lot with the transition to one instrument.” school at Colin Powell Elementary “The native Spanish speakers gets to be the language role Students who speak a language of Other Languages program, enough full time teachers that met schools are less-intense aca- to tell people I’m Italian,” Dalila Marshall. School in Centreville. come to Bailey’s with a wide range model for half a day, with the other than English at home which started 35 years ago with qualifications. Now I think the uni- demically, less-academically said. “He told me not to be proud “I figured out what I wanted to of English skills, depending on other students learning from them. 300 students. Since then it has seen versities are aware of the change, pressuring than schools outside do with my life when I moved THE PROGRAM AT COLIN where they come from,” said As- It really boosts their confidence.” immersion programs in Japanese, a steady increase, with 15,000 in so it might be better in future years, the U.S. In other countries, it is See Curriculum, Page 16 here. I want to be a pharmacist.” POWELL was designed to take ad- sistant Principal Rachel Charlton. German and French at elementary fiscal year 2001 and 31,000 this but it can definitely make it diffi- vantage of the area’s large Korean “Some come from very rural areas COUNTY SCHOOLS also feature and middle schools. year. cult to find people.”
12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2012 ❖ 13 Faith Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. School Notes Great Falls United Methodist available at www.bwalk.org or 703-978- Trinity United Methodist Church is providing an Advent sermon 8160. Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., Send School Notes to greatfalls@ Kunnath, Lewis C. Milholland, series called “A Different Kind of Christ- McLean, Sunday worship services are at connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline Madelyn S. Paquette, Polina V. mas: Living and Giving Like Jesus,” Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for is Friday. Tamarina, Nivetha based on the book by Rev. Mike Slaugh- 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, at the adults is at 9:30 a.m. and for children Vijayakumar and Cedric ter. They will look at the celebration of intersection with Westmoreland Street during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The following students were Whitney from McLean High School; Christmas and find ways to bring the has Sunday worship with Holy Com- Youth Group for grades 7-12 meets Sun- named semifinalists in the 2013 Na- Stacey Y. Chiu, Charlotte A. focus of the season back to the reason munion at 8:30 a.m., traditional style days at 6 p.m. A 20-minute service of tional Achievement® Scholarship Ferenbach, Julia L. Keller, we celebrate. Attendees will be encour- worship; 9:45 a.m., contemporary style Holy Communion is held each Wednes- Program: Taylor N. Brown and Nicholas M. Kensinger and aged to examine Christmas celebrations worship; and 11 a.m., traditional style day at 12 p.m. 703-356-3312 or Zakiy S. Gharad from McLean Caroline J. Resor from Potomac and to develop new Christmas traditions worship. Sunday School and Adult Fo- umtrinity.org. High School; Margaret C. Secor School. that focus on relationships and service. rum is at 9:45 a.m. from James Madison High School; The series will be held on Sundays, Dec. The Jewish Social Services Misa C. Mori from Oakton High Harrison Voslow, of Great 2, 9, 16 and 23 at the 10 a.m. service Unitarian Universalist Congre- Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of School. Falls, has been named a semifinalist held at 10100 Georgetown Pike, Great gation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill support groups for those with emo- in the 2013 National Merit Scholar- Falls. Contact information: Phone 703- Road, Oakton, offers a rich and unique tional, social, and physical challenges. The following students were ship Program. He is among four 759-3705 or [email protected]. Religious Exploration (RE) program for www.jssa.org/growth-learning. named semifinalists in the 2013 Na- students from Landon School and all children, from pre-K toddlers tional Merit Scholarship Program: among 16,000 semifinalists nation- The Knit, Purl Love ministry of through high school seniors, emphasiz- HAVEN of Northern Virginia of- Patrick F. Sanguineti from Flint wide. The National Merit will Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 ing exploration of all religious traditions fers a variety of free bereavement Hill School; Katherine Fowler, announce finalists in February. Park Street NE, Vienna, which knits and while developing a personal spiritual support groups, meeting on a weekly Benjamin Haines, Thomas F. sends scarves to orphans in Eastern Eu- path. Registration for the RE program, basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or Lomont, Atussa Mohtasham, Sabrina Caldwell of McLean rope, invites knitters, and those who which offers classes on Saturday after- www.havenofnova.org for schedules Jeremy K. Park, Amanda N. has been awarded a J. William wish to serve to help with the ministry, noons and Sunday mornings, is now and registration information. Rones, Abigail C. Skwara, Anna Fulbright grant, and will travel to which as sent 1200-plus scarves to date open by calling 703-281-4230. E. Stone and Faith C. Tetlow Germany for an English Teaching and will deliver several hundred more in McLean Bible Church Fitness from James Madison High School; Assistantship. An International Stud- Ukraine in December. Call 703-938- St. Francis Episcopal Church, Class at Body & Soul Fitness. Balance Bridget J. Bauman, Melissa C. ies and German major with a minor 9050 or 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, is key, energy is renewed and strength Chang, Ambareesh Gorle, in BC’s Faith, Peace and Justice Pro- www.metrochristianliving.com/ offers three Sunday services and a host is gained. 9:45 a.m. Mondays and Fri- Tamera R. Lanham, Irene S. gram, Caldwell graduated cum laude monthly-columns/knit-purl-love-a-knit- of musical, educational, outreach, and days. Free childcare for registered Lee, Andrew R. Seastram and from Boston College. ting ministry/ to learn more. fellowship ministries to enrich spiritual students. Stewart C. Silver from Oakton growth. 7:45 a.m. Worship Service with- [email protected]. High School; Paul Bernstein, Air Force Airman Pague A. A Walk through Ancient out music; 9 a.m. Worship Service, Ryan W. Cheng, Aimee A. Cho, Richards graduated from basic Bethlehem, Dec. 8-9, 2012. Walk Children’s Chapel and Children’s Choirs; Vajrayogini Buddhist Center of- Christie S. Goddard, Eunyoung military training at Lackland Air through a replica of ancient Bethlehem 10 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Fo- fers ongoing classes on meditation and C. Kim, Gene Kim, Margaret R. Force Base, San Antonio, Tx. She during the time of Jesus Christ’ birth. On rum; and 11 a.m. Worship Service with Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at 7 p.m. Mahoney, Yasmeen K. completed intensive, eight-week Dec. 8 and 9, Parkwood Baptist Church Adult Choir. 703-759-2082. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Mushtaq, Praveena training in military discipline and of Annandale will present its 12th an- 1625 Wiehle Ave. $10 per class. 202- Mylvaganam, Nadejda S. studies, Air Force core values, physi- nual re-creation of Bethlehem. Tours Redeemer Lutheran Church, 331-2122 or www.meditation-dc.org. Nikolova, Kelvin Nui, Caitlin A. cal fitness, and basic warfare conducted from 4 to 8 p.m. will feature 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, offers Rose and Mujtaba M. Wani from principles and skills. Richards is the costumed re-enactors including Roman a 9 a.m. traditional service and a 10:30 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Langley High School; Taylor N. daughter of Patty and James soldiers and tax collectors, musical per- a.m. contemporary service on Sundays. 1830 Kirby Road in McLean. The third Brown, Shannon Chen, Maia D. Richards of Noble Drive, McLean, formances, and a nativity scene with live Also offers two services during the sum- Sunday service every month at 10:15 Foster, Joshua D. Higbee, and a 2011 graduate of McLean High performers and animals. Activities and mer – both of which will include a.m. allows children to play active roles Annemieke L. Janssen, Vivek V. School. crafts for children and refreshments for children’s sermons. 703-356-3346. in the music and as greeters and ushers. all. No admission charge. 8726 Traditional services are every Sunday at Braddock Road, Annandale. Details 8:15 and 10:15 a.m.
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arfield Elementary Photos by ing turned out to have no basis at transition by embracing the fami- School in Spring- her new school. “When I tell lies as they enter the school. Rela- Gfield, like all of people here I’m Italian, they say, tionship-building is how he refers Fairfax County, has ‘oh, I love Italy’ and then, I’m so to the partnership. “When you es- a population that reflects a Michelle Kain relieved. Yes, I am proud to say I’m tablish that relationship with new wide range of backgrounds. Italian here.” families from other countries, you With 33 languages spoken, the In Italy, it was always school and get rid of a lot of hurdles. When school’s ESOL (English for studying through late evening, you do that, the families feel val- Speakers of Other Languages) Dalila said. She had no social life ued and a part of the Freedom Hill program has had to expand. /The Connection there. family. We have students learning The school has a first grade “When I came here, it was such from one another simply from class of 60 students, 58 of a relief,” she said. “I was so happy their exposure to each other.” whom are ESOL students rang- I finally had time for myself.” The children of Freedom Hill ing from levels one through Millan Mbise, from Tanzania, Elementary School are so accus- four. was pleasantly surprised by the tomed to establishing relation- Jane Cofie-Raczko, who has degree of interaction between stu- ships within the classroom, they Jane Cofie-Raczko gives her first grade class the been a teacher for the past 13 dents and teachers. Teachers are don’t recognize barriers, Bloom details regarding their upcoming test. years, teaches one of three first less approachable than in the U.S. said. “It’s a representation of the grade classes in which all 20 of the students have at Garfield,” said Rozi Khakpour, an ESOL teacher Millan, whose native language is world.” English as a second language. at Garfield Elementary. Swahili, grew up speaking English, Bloom refers to the school’s di- The majority of these students are from Hispanic Students who have attended Garfield from the or Middle Eastern backgrounds and common lan- start get the opportunity to develop oral language “There’s so much value in having a guages include Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Ko- at an early age through programs such as Lunch rean, Chinese and Vietnamese. The challenges and Bunch in which kindergartners with English school where children from all over involved with teaching these students depend on as a second language meet twice a week to have their proficiency with the English language. lunch and practice this important skill. the world can come together.” “For students who speak almost no English, it The program, along with others, have proven — Scott Bloom, Freedom Hill principal can be difficult to communicate to the students to be successful as “students who have been at that you want them to succeed and that you are Garfield since kindergarten often exceed in high as well. English is compulsory in versity as a “hidden curriculum.” there to help them. It can also be difficult to get school and earn positions on the honor roll,” the schools, and, Millan calls it the “There’s so much value in hav- the students to ask for help, mostly due to their Khakpour said. “unofficial” language of Tanzania. ing a school where children from lack of confidence in their speaking ability. For “Another thing that has proven to be helpful,” Millan is bused from Marshall all over the world can come to- students with a better knowledge of the social lan- said Kirsten Howard, another first grade teacher, daily to Falls Church High School gether,” Bloom said. “You set the guage, it can be tough to give them a similarly “is Garfield’s social curriculum.” This social cur- for a class in “pharmacy technol- stage for the children to share their strong academic language. Add the already diffi- riculum, which concentrates on teaching students ogy.” He learned what he wanted history, backgrounds, culture, and cult material to learning English for the first time cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, to do with his life while living here experiences. “There’s so much and it can be very challenging,” said Cofie-Raczko. and self-control, has given students a greater and attending an American school. power in bringing all these differ- “The success of the students with the curricu- awareness outside themselves and has helped He wants to be a pharmacist some ent cultures together that I think lum and their preparedness for middle and high them in middle in high school as demonstrated day. it’s justified to call it a hidden cur- school depends on the schooling they received in by their willingness to take on leadership posi- riculum. their home country as well as when they enrolled tions. FREEDOM HILL ELEMEN- “The kids don’t even know TARY SCHOOL feeds into the they’re learning from this diver- Marshall pyramid. Like Marshall, sity.” Freedom Hill is the world in mi- Marshall’s roundtable students crocosm. There are more than 42 eager to discuss their new lives all languages spoken in the students’ said that school life is more pres- homes and the children of Free- sured in their native countries with dom Hill represent more than 53 little opportunities within the countries. Some Freedom Hill stu- school system to learn nonaca- dents are from diplomatic families, demic things. Schools do not pro- already bilingual or multilingual mote extracurricular activities as with English exposure. Others are they do here. Mariana Del Cid- Anmul Jan, Michael Opuni, Akah, new to English. The school, “Students are pushed by their Quintanilla, Spanish, Pashtu, Born Parents from Ghana through its many ESOL levels, parents to excel academically in Parents from El Salvador in Pakistan (Michael born in US) works with these students to help Malaysia,” Kasthury said. “Many of them adapt to English. these kids commit suicide. They’re “Within the realm of school, the told, ‘if you’re not the best, you’ll kids are held accountable to com- never succeed.’” municate in the English language,” Amber Holder has found a mul- said first-year Freedom Hill prin- titude of extracurricular activities cipal Scott Bloom. As the kids in- to engage in. In Panama, there was teract with their peers, they pick only a single option. Here, she up English. said, she’s involved with the “I like to think we also recognize marching band, the literary maga- the importance of kids having that zine and other programs. “In Yusuf Ouanina, Tracy Huynh, Viet- Mohammed (Jafar) dual-language skill,” Bloom said. Panama, you have to find one Arabic, Morocco namese, Vietnam Abdulridna, Arabic, Iraq “We want them to learn English, place to fit in. But, here, you can but, we don’t want them to give fit in in many places.”
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WEDNESDAY/NOV. 28 Dialogue & Friendship Dinner: Education for Peace. 6:30 p.m., Tysons Corner Marriott, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner. The Teddy Bear American Turkish Friendship Association and the Rumi Forum Fairfax bring officials, leaders and representatives from faith communities, businesses, media and academia together for dinner and speakers on education for peace. 703-267-5751 or [email protected].
THURSDAY/NOV. 29 Tysons Regional Annual Holiday Mixer. 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Bank of Georgetown, 1850 Towers Crescent Plaza, Suite 100, Vienna. New member of the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Rouge Georgetown, kicks off the holiday season at their new location in Tysons Corner; food from Dutch Mill Catering, networking and holiday cheer included. $15, members; $20, non-members. Opening Receptions. 7-9 p.m., McLean Project for the Arts, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. In the Edges Lucky Girl and Grids exhibit in the Emerson Gallery is five artists’ work which incorporates elements of edges and grids; in the Atrium Gallery is Ellyn Weiss’s Primordial Soup Kitchen, full of paintings which evoke early forms of life with tar; the Ramp Gallery exhibit shows Ron Paras’ photographic works entitled Silent Symphony: A Photographic Composition in Four Movements. 703-790-1953 or www.mpaart.org.
FRIDAY/NOV. 30 30th Annual McLean Holiday Crafts Show. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., at McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. The show features fiber arts, wood, ceramics and pottery, jewelry, glass, holiday decor, items for children, gourmet foods, paper art, photography, soft sculpture, paintings and drawings. $2, adults; $1, ages 13 and under. http://www.pimmithills.org/pimmit- hills-events. Altar Boyz. 8 p.m., at 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. A cheeky, pop-rock musical comedy about a boy band of singing dancing heartthrobs from Ohio on the last night of their national tour. $30; $15, students. 703-854-1856 or www.1ststagetysons.org. Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul. 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Irish fiddle prodigy Eileen Ivers joins bandmates playing world music and traditional and contemporary music. www.wolftrap.org.
SATURDAY/DEC. 1 The Chamber’s 16th Annual ReindDog Pageant. 8-9:30 a.m., at Langley Shopping Center, on Chain Bridge Road between Old Dominion Drive and Dolley Madison. At the pet event of the season, dogs parade in holiday or creative attire for contest prizes while music, vendors, photo opps and Santa surround. A dog adoption event occurs simultaneously. 703-356-5424 or www.members.mcleanchamber.org. 30th Annual McLean Holiday Crafts Show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at McLean Community Center, 1234 See Entertainment, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2012 ❖ 17 Entertainment
From Page 17 with “Big Sam” Williams and his troupe of urban jazz musicians. $22. Ingleside Ave., McLean. The show www.wolftrap.org. features fiber arts, wood, ceramics Ballroom Dance at Colvin Run and pottery, jewelry, glass, holiday Community Hall. 9-11:30 p.m., decor, items for children, gourmet Colvin Run Community Hall, 10201 foods, paper art, photography, soft Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. DJ Bill Carol of the sculpture, paintings and drawings. Powers and TJ play ballroom dance $2, adults; $1, ages 13 and under. music from the 1930s to today; Bells. http://www.pimmithills.org/pimmit- includes light refreshments. $4. hills-events. www.colvinrun.org. Gingerbread House Decorating Class. 10 a.m., 1 p.m., at the Ritz- Carlton Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons SUNDAY/DEC. 2 Blvd., McLean. Children ages 3-12 Gingerbread House Decorating can explore the life-size gingerbread Class. 10 a.m., 1 p.m., at the Ritz- house at the hotel, then make their Carlton Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons own sugary homes in a decorating Blvd., McLean. Children ages 3-12 class taught by the pastry chefs; can explore the life-size gingerbread includes all ingredients as well as a house at the hotel, then make their Photos by souvenir. $70 per child. own sugary homes in a decorating Tuan Pham and www.ritzcarlton.com/tysons. class taught by the pastry chefs; Vihao Pham The Nutcracker Tea. 10 a.m., 1 p.m., includes all ingredients as well as a at the the Ritz-Carlton Tysons souvenir. $70 per child. Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. www.ritzcarlton.com/tysons. Enjoy the Nutcracker Ballet with 30th Annual McLean Holiday afternoon tea and treats while Crafts Show. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at members of the Creative Dance McLean Community Center, 1234 ‘Christmas Eve at the Center put a contemporary twist on Ingleside Avenue, McLean. The show the beloved classic and the pastry features fiber arts, wood, ceramics team tantalizes palates with tea and pottery, jewelry, glass, holiday sandwiches, pastries and sweets. $75 decor, items for children, gourmet (includes nutcracker doll for all foods, paper art, photography, soft Nutcracker Club’ Returns children). www.ritzcarlton.com/ sculpture, paintings and drawings. tysons. $2, adults; $1, ages 13 and under. Djembe Drum and 50 Quilts for http://www.pimmithills.org/pimmit- he School of Theatrical Dance (SOTD) AIDS-Orphaned Children. 1:30- hills-events. When and Where 3:30 p.m., at Falls Church Episcopal, The Princess Tea. 11 a.m., 2 p.m., at and its performing wing, Great Falls 115 East Fairfax St., Falls Church. the the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, Dance Theatre, present the seventh an- When: Saturday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. View the first 50 quilts crafted by 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Disney T Sunday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. members of St. Peter’s Episcopal princesses, treats and a special nual performance of their original pro- Where: The Waddell Theater on the Loudoun Campus of Church, made for South African teatime make it a magical day; duction of Christmas Eve at the Nutcracker Club, a Northern Virginia Community College. children orphaned by AIDS; holiday gift bag and photo with fanciful yet reverent sketch of Christmas Eve, set in Tickets*: Early ticket purchase, $20; general admission, $22; refreshments and live music by Kofi princesses included. $75. groups of 10 or more, $15; veterans, military families, Dennis, djembe drummer. www.ritzcarlton.com/tysons. a 1940s USO Hall, in the imaginary town of Rockwell. children under 12 and seniors, $10; scouts and chaperones, [email protected]. Alternative Gift Market and Secret Christmas Eve at the Nutcracker Club, conceived $5; special olympic families and volunteers, free. Altar Boyz. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., at 1st Angel Shoppe for Children. and directed by Theresa D’Alessandro, features the *Please call 703-759-5652 or e-mail to [email protected] Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Noon-3 p.m., at McLean Baptist today to reserve your seats and to let us know if any Corner. A cheeky, pop-rock musical Church, 1367 Chain Bridge Road, talents of SOTD youth and advanced dancers, as well wheelchair accommodation is necessary. comedy about a boy band of singing McLean. Hosted by the Women’s as guest artists and singers. The show contains a dancing heartthrobs from Ohio on Ministry of McLean Baptist Church, variety of classical ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance; But once the candles are out the real fun begins! the last night of their national tour. gifts from around the world and a $30; $15, students. 703-854-1856 or light lunch will be available with all and a range of music from Tchaikovsky to Duke Mischievous elves scurry to fill the stockings, to www.1ststagetysons.org. proceeds benefitting various causes. Ellington and Benny Goodman to Mannheim Steam- Benny Goodman’s, “Sing Sing Sing.” And the orna- The 44th Annual Wolf Trap Lunch $5. www.mcleanbaptist.org or roller. ments, toys and decorations come to life. Act II in- Holiday Sing-Along. 4-5:30 p.m., 703-356-8080. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Santa at the Freeman Store. 1-3 The story begins as Sergeant Kristopher bids fare- cludes the spicy Gingerbread Cookies, the Tinsel Road, Vienna. Bring your brightest p.m., 131 Church St., N.E., Vienna. well to his beloved wife to report for duty. Snow- dance to “It Don’t Mean a Thing, If it Ain’t Got That candle, your shiniest bell, a Toys for Assisted by his elves, Santa sits flakes swirl gracefully to Tchaikovsky’s classic score; Swing,” as well as a powerful modern work to Tots gift and a grand holiday spirit; upstairs in his traditional chair beside the president’s own United States the Christmas tree, happy to talk to and the fanciful snowmen that dot the landscape Mannheim Steamroller’s, “Carol of the Bells.” Finally, Marine Band and 400 voices from top children and smile with them for a dance to “Let it Snow.” Partygoers arrive for the “Standing with Angels,” a choreographic tribute to area groups lead the audience in photo. The Ayr Hill Garden Club Christmas Eve party at the Nutcracker Club. They the men and women of the armed services, who have traditional holiday songs. provides fresh greens and decorative www.wolftrap.org. arrangements. 703-938-5187 or are entertained by the Rockwell Dance Theater, fea- sacrificed so much. Christmas with FCS: Carols www.historicviennainc.org. turing classical variations from the traditional Nut- Joining the dancers are artists, faculty members Through the Ages. 5 p.m., at Altar Boyz. 2 p.m., 7 p.m., at 1st cracker Ballet; and treated to a medley of 40’s songs and alumni Ashley O’Banion and Florian Rouiller, Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Park Street NE, Vienna. Share Corner. A cheeky, pop-rock musical by officers attending. Admiral North shares the clas- who have danced with Merce Cunningham Dance Christmas with the Fairfax Choral comedy about a boy band of singing sic, “What is Santa Claus?” with the children. When Company, Ohio Ballet, Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, Mil- Society; 300-plus voices belt out dancing heartthrobs from Ohio on left alone, Sergeant Kristopher thinks of his girl back waukee Ballet and Goteborg Ballet, among others. popular and unusual carols from the last night of their national tour. Christmases past. $25, adults; $15, $30; $15, students. 703-854-1856 or home. Joining for a third season is Michael Stokes, finalist students (in advance, adults are $30 www.1ststagetysons.org. At the end of the evening, the guests exchange gifts, “So You Think you Can Dance.” New to the cast is at the door). 703-642-3277 or Messiah Sing-A-Long. 4 p.m., at and leave the hall to the quiet of the glowing “Can- the local a capella group “Retro.” www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org. Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Great Falls Celebration of Lights. Georgetown Pike, McLean. The delabra.” 6-8 p.m., at the Great Falls Village sopranos, mezzo-sopranos, tenors Centre Hill, off State Route 681/ and baritones of Music in McLean Walker Road, Great Falls. The 22nd invite you to sing along in Handel’s annual tree lighting ceremony has reflection on nativity, passion, not only a host of lights, but also a resurrection and ascension at their petting zoo, pony rides, Santa Claus 20th anniversary celebration concert. with his old-fashioned sleigh bell, a $15; students 18-and-under, free. live nativity, music from the Langley 703-356-0670. Madrigal Singers, hot cider and an McLean WinterFest Holiday At the end of the open house featuring shops with Parade. 4 p.m., from Fleetwood evening, the guests treats, cookies, hot chocolate and Road to Chain Bridge Road to coupons. Brawner Street. Free water, popcorn, exchange gifts, and South African Gala. 6:30-9:30 p.m., coffee and warm cider with food leave the hall to the at Falls Church Episcopal, 115 East vendors selling treats and dinner, a quiet of the glowing Fairfax St., Falls Church. An evening parade along a longer route than last of South African music, a buffet of year’s and the traditional tree “Candelabra.” selected wines and foods, a raffle of lighting immediately following the craft items and remarks from Deputy parade. www.mcleanwinterfest.org. Chief of Mission Johnny Moloto of Christmas Concert. 5 p.m., at Christ the Embassy of South Africa; the the King Lutheran Church, 10550 event benefits the AIDS-orphaned Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. A children of South Africa. $50. choir, soloists, handbell players and [email protected]. instrumentalists join together for Big Sam’s Funky Nation. 7:30 p.m., familiar carols and choral works by at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Rutter, Darke, Handel, Holst and Vienna. A general admission dance others. http://www.gflutheran.org. 18 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News THIS IS “HOWARD” Stop the presses...Howard needs to get his picture on the front page so he can show the world how adorable he really is. This incredible fella is long, low and a Author Examines Life by the Letter total loverboy. He loves everyone and is gentle enough for even a baby to cuddle with. He’s 5 years young and still loves a Joe Reynolds publishes game of fetch…though you may be the one getting the most exercise! His ears collection of letters on alone will have you under his magic spell, and his soulful expressions will variety of topics. seal the deal. Come and meet the best pal you’ll ever have! Incredible Fella! By Alex McVeigh The Connection HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org n an era of e-mails, text messages and tweets, the art of writing a letter hasn’t Ibeen lost on McLean resident Joe Reynolds. It’s something he was raised on, his father and grandfather wrote him let- Be a Part of CHILDREN’S (& TEENS’) CONNECTION ters while he was at college, a tradition that he Every year between Christmas and New continued while his three children were away Year’s, The Great Falls Connection turns its at school. pages over to the contributions of local “Our kids are about four years apart, so I had students. We are seeking artwork, photography, poetry, opinions, short stories a good 12 years of writing them letters at least and reflections. We welcome contributions once a week or every other week,” he said. “This from public schools, private schools and eventually evolved from what I did over the students who are home schooled. week, which got dull, to my reaction on cer- E-mail to: ChildrensNorth@connection tain things. My kids found it amusing, and they newspapers.com, or mail (.jpg and text files said they would read them aloud to their on disc only) by Dec. 5, to 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 2 friends.” 2314. Please be sure to include the student’s name, age, grade, school After all three graduated, Reynolds found it Photo Contributed and town of residence along with each wasn’t a habit he wanted to drop, so he found submission. For information, call 703-778-9410. himself expanding on standard thank-you notes and other correspondence. 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Wolf Run..703-283-7328 me appreciate the comedy in my own life.” ing about a mention of movies or computers and say To add your FREE Realtor represented Open House to Each letter is about 2,000 to 3,000 words, and most ‘What’s a movie? What’s a computer?’” these weekly listings, please contact Salome Gaibler start with a normal life event before detouring into “Measured Out in Tablespoons” is available on at 703-778-9421 or [email protected] deeper territory. A trip to the grocery store turns into Amazon.com, and information can be found at All listings are due by Monday at 3 P.M. a reflection on capitalism, an observation on his lack www.facebook.com/MeasuredOutInTeaspoons. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2012 ❖ 19 Great Falls Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Oakton Football Wins Northern Sports Briefs Region Championship Cougars beat Westfield for Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection first region title since 2008. By Jon Roetman
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fter a 6-0 start, the Oakton football team’s 2012 season nearly derailed during a four- Agame losing streak. Doubt started to creep in after a 49-28 defeat against Centreville in the regular season finale on Nov. 2. The Cougars finished fifth in the six-team Concorde District and went a month without tasting victory. Oakton man- aged to qualify for the playoffs, but how long would the Cougars last? Oakton quarterback Kyle Downer threw “To be honest, we did lose the faith,” Oakton se- two touchdown passes and ran for a score nior Andy Boone said. “I think we lost the faith when against Westfield in the Division 6 North- we lost to Centreville, because that was such a heart- ern Region football final on Nov. 24. wrenching loss. . . . They just ran all over us [and] we couldn’t do anything in the second half on of- Daniel Mansfield scooped up the ball and returned fense. It felt like some of the guys were down and it to the Bulldogs 10-yard line. Four plays later, Marshall’s Mackenzie Haight, seen at the VHSL state we just didn’t know what to do. Some of the kids Downer connected with Boone for a four-yard touch- meet, competed at the Foot Locker Cross Country were getting ready to go back to basketball season.” down on fourth-and-goal, helping give the Cougars Championships South Regional on Nov. 24. Oakton would enter regionals as a low seed, mean- a 23-7 advantage with 6:31 remaining. Westfield ing the Cougars would face a tough opponent in the would score a touchdown and add a late field goal, Marshall’s Haight Competes in quarterfinals. but it wasn’t enough. “First, we thought we were going to play Westfield Boone finished with four receptions for 53 yards Regional Championships and all the kids on the team were bummed,” Boone said. and two touchdowns. He also had 22 rushing yards Marshall junior Mackenzie Haight, who earned all-state this year, com- “We thought we were going to be out of the playoffs.” on three carries. peted at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships South Regional on Instead, No. 7 Oakton was matched against No. 2 “It feels like a relief,” Boone said of winning the Nov. 24 in Charlotte, N.C. He finished 49th with a time of 15:46 in the seeded Lake Braddock, the team which knocked the Cou- region title. “I’ve been in probably nine champion- boys’ race. The top 10 finishers qualified for nationals on Dec. 8 in San Di- ego. gars out of the 2011 playoffs. With a chance for re- ships in my life and I’ve never won one before, so Haight finished 10th at the VHSL state meet with a time of 15:52 on Nov. venge as motivation, Oakton won, 20-13, on Nov. 9 just to win a championship feels amazing — just that 17 at Great Meadow. —the Cougars’ first win in 35 days. The following weight lifted off your shoulder.” Chantilly senior Sean McGorty won the Foot Locker regional meet with Westfield defeated Oakton during the regular sea- course-record time of 14:28. week, Oakton edged No. 3 Centreville, 14-13, in the In the girls’ race, three Northern Virginia harriers qualified for nationals. semifinals on Nov. 16. son, 28-14, on Oct. 19. The Cougars totaled 401 yards Lake Braddock senior Sophie Chase won the event with a time of 17:05. West On Nov. 24, Oakton traveled to face top-seed of offense, but had trouble finishing drives. Oakton Springfield junior Caroline Alcorta placed eight with a time of 17:19 and Westfield with the region title on the line. While the ran 19 plays after reaching the Westfield 30-yard line, Oakton sophomore Allie Klimkiewicz was ninth with a time of 17:29. Athletes from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Cougars might have been intimidated by the unde- but managed just one touchdown. The Cougars’ other Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, feated Bulldogs at the start of the postseason, a con- score came on a 35-yard run. Virginia and West Virginia competed in the meet. fident Oakton team took the field on Saturday and brought home a banner. ON SATURDAY, Oakton scored four of the five times Herndon Field Hockey Players Honored it had the ball inside the Westfield 30, including three Herndon sophomore forward Sofia Palacios earned first-team All-North- OAKTON DEFEATED WESTFIELD, 23-16, in the touchdowns. ern Region honors for the 2012 season. Senior defender/midfielder Sarah Division 6 Northern Region football final at Westfield “It was all about finishing drives,” Rowley said. “It Betti and sophomore midfielder Taylor Stone were named second team all- High School, continuing a considerable turnaround felt like in the first time we played them that we could region. for the Cougars. Oakton rebounded from a four-game get the ball to the 30 and then we’d get stifled and Betti, Palacios and Stone also received first-team All-Concorde District honors for the 2012 season. losing streak to beat the top three seeds en route to couldn’t put the ball in the end zone. Since that game, Junior midfielder Rachel Delmontagne, senior defender Annie Kelley and the Cougars’ first region championship since 2008. we’ve really talked about finishing drives on offense.” junior goalkeeper Sarah Suter and junior midfielder Katherine Wilson were “Just looking back on our season,” quarterback Kyle After a scoreless first quarter, Oakton took the lead named to the second team. Downer said Saturday, “it’s amazing how we got here.” when Downer hit Boone with a 21-yard touchdown Downer had another big game for Oakton, carry- pass with 7:30 remaining in the second. Trailing 7- Herndon Boys’ Basketball Home Opener ing 18 times for 119 yards and a touchdown, and 0, it didn’t take Westfield long to respond. Devon The Herndon boys’ basketball team will face West Potomac in its home completing four of 10 passes for 53 yards and two Burns returned the ensuing kickoff to the Oakton opener at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. scores. He also intercepted a pass on defense. 30-yard line and running back Dalaun Richardson Downer’s three-yard touchdown run with 37 seconds carried the ball into the end zone on Westfield’s next remaining in the second quarter gave the Cougars a play from scrimmage. Langley Boys’ Basketball Season Opener lead they would not relinquish. Oakton countered with an 11-play, 80-yard drive, The Langley boys’ basketball team will face Centreville for its season opener at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29 at South Lakes High School. The Oakton led 13-7 at halftime and, after a scoreless capped by Downer’s 3-yard touchdown run. Westfield following night, Langley will face Oakton at 5:30 p.m. at South Lakes. The third quarter, took a two-possession lead on Brian Burns’ wouldn’t score again until quarterback Chris Mullins Saxons’ home opener is Dec. 14 against South Lakes. 31-yard field goal with 9:08 remaining in the fourth. crossed the goal line on a 1-yard sneak with 1:31 Burns missed an extra-point attempt earlier in the game, remaining in the fourth quarter. South Lakes Boys’ Basketball to Open but head coach Jason Rowley didn’t lose faith in his Richardson rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown kicker, saying the missed PAT was a result of the wind. for Westfield. Season “I’ve got all the confidence in the world in Brian,” With the victory, Oakton advanced to the state play- The South Lakes boys’ basketball team will open the 2012-13 season with Rowley said. “He did a great job today.” offs. The Cougars will host L.C. Bird at 4 p.m. on a home game against Oakton at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29. The fol- Burns’ field goal gave Oakton a 16-7 lead. Westfield Saturday, Dec. 1 in the semifinals. L.C. Bird, the Cen- lowing night, the Seahawks will host Centreville at 7 p.m. fumbled on its next offensive play and Oakton’s tral Region champion, is undefeated. 20 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 28 - December 4, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6400 Employment Zone 6: • Arlington • Great FallsHome & Garden Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Monday Noon
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The real question, to me, is: cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, 703-917-6400 Fairfax, Virginia, on do I want to take responsibility for my own actions (lifestyle choices, purchases, Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon miscellaneous financial commitments) and the following property being the property contained in said live within my means, or do I want to 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Deed of Trust, described as follows: spend selfishly, live my life and let the Lot 9, Resubdivision of Parcel 1A, Foster Subdivision, as the chips – or rather bills, fall where they ABC LICENSE same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed SIFS, LLC trading as Book 11178 at page 1032, among the Land Records of Fairfax may? After all, eventually (if you know Beangood! The Coffee Pub, County, Virginia. what I mean?), payment may be difficult 1737 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209. The above estab- Commonly known as 8894 Windy Ridge Way, McLean, Virgin- to collect. And given the fact that as a lishment is applying to the ia 22102. stage IV lung cancer patient, I am consid- VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ered “terminal,” which means my best ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $100,000.00 or ten percent CONTROL for a Wine and (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form years may be behind me, don’t I have Beer, On and Off Premises li- of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the enough problems at present whereby I cense to sell or manufacture time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase money be- alcoholic beverages. Shain ing due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time ex- shouldn’t worry too much about what Noorli, member. NOTE: Objec- pressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 7.125 happens later (somebody else’s problem tions to the issuance of this li- percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. cense must be submitted to Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory by then)? Then again, if I do pay now, ABC no later than 30 days note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall surely there would be a sense of satisfac- from the publishing date of the be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including first of two required newspaper interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set tion/sense of accomplishment, but would legal notices. Objections off against the purchase price. paying for any of it (or all of it) now com- should be registered to promise my future? Need I be overly con- www.abc.virginia.gov or Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the 800-552-3200 risk and cost of resale. cerned about later when the ship I’m presently steering is listing and taking on ABC LICENSE Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and re- The Organic Butcher of strictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real es- water? Mclean, LLC trading as The tate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or material- Stress hardly provides aid and comfort Organic Butcher of Mclean, man's liens of record and not of record. The property will be 6712 Old Dominion Dr., Great sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of when imposed on a cancer patient and Falls, VA 22101. The above redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- more so than on an able-bodied, non-ter- establishment is applying to ments of record affecting the same, if any. the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT minal man or woman. Finding that bal- OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to convey to the ance between what I need today to get CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and exclusive rem- and beer off premises license edy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of me to tomorrow, versus what I need to sell or manufacture alcohol- sale. tomorrow to get me through today, is the ic beverages. Donald Roden axis on which that bane of my existence owner The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold NOTE: Objections to the issu- in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Purchaser turns. Do I indulge myself? Do I deprive ance of this license must be shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zoning code myself? Do I live like there are plenty of submitted to ABC no later than violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all 30 days from the publishing unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condominium owners' tomorrows? Or do I live like tomorrows date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Ob- association dues and assessments, if any. Purchaser also are in short supply? Do I reach for the jections should be registered shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at brass ring (on the Merry-go-round of life, at www.abc.virginia.goc or his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and 800-552-3200. shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- metaphorically speaking) or do I saddle a tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- real horse and ride off into the sunset? Is 26 Antiques ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- time on my side or is it running down tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be my leg? We pay top $ for antique at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public furniture and mid-century charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be Unfortunately, there’s nothing that I Danish/modern adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by can do today to guarantee me a tomor- teak furniture, STERLING, the purchaser. MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry row. I have cancer. However, living reck- and costume jewelry, Sale is subject to post-sale confirmation that the borrower did lessly, irresponsibly, selfishly may in an paintings/art glass/clocks. not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to Schefer Antiques @ the sale, as well as to post-sale confirmation and audit of the awkward way get me through today easier 703-241-0790. status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limit- Email:[email protected] than if I towed the typical Kenny-type line ed to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to (I’m funny, but I’m not fun). Nevertheless, 102 Instruction the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and void, I keep coming back to an emotional and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. 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