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Learning to Live With Coyotes Want to know more about coyotes and how they may impact Reston? Spend an evening learning about coyotes in the Washington, D.C. area with Shannon Pederson of the Wildlife Society. Pederson has studied coyotes and written about living with coyotes in the metropolitan area. Get all your questions answered by an expert on Friday, Feb. 4, 7-8 p.m. at the Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive. Reserve by Feb. 2. Call 703-476-9689 or e-mail [email protected]. The cost is $5 a person for Reston Association members and $8 a person for non-mem- bers. Last Call for RA Board Candidates This is the last week to file to run for one of the open seats on the Reston Asso- ciation Board of Directors. The deadline to file is Friday, Feb. 4, by 5 p.m. The election is open to members of the Reston Association. If you are interested, you must fill out a state and a petition of candidacy and submit it to Cate Fulkerson, [email protected]. Informa- tion: call 703-435-6512. There are two open seats. One is for the Hunters Woods/Dogwood District and the other is for an at large seat on the nine member board of directors, who serve three year terms. Winterport Wins Neighborhood of the Year The residents of Winterport Cluster decided that 2010 would be the year to stamp out some unfriendly plants and in doing so, they restored a wildlife habitat. Their efforts earned the cluster the award for the 2010 Neighborhood of the Year Award from the Reston Association. Each year, the board of the 133 homeowners’ associations within Reston Asso- ciation host a winter social and announce the winner of the awards program. The Winterport Cluster took on the task of eradicating two of the banned inva- sive exotic plants that choke out native plants and destroy wildlife habitats and the native plants in areas of the neighborhood. So residents of Winterport recruited volunteers and worked with Reston Association staff to clear the property of the banned plants. “In time, all the work will help restore the natural areas to a more healthy wild- life habitat and reduce maintenance costs for both the Association and RA,” said Paul Thomas, Reston Association Vice President as he presented the award to Bob Kraus, president of Winterport Cluster.

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ost groups planning for the future of Reston are From left, Gus Gloe, Betty Sullivan, Nancy Dickson Mconcerned with making and Jamie Gloe prepare and serve food at the St. sure there are enough John Neumann hypothermia shelter Jan. 17. schools, roads and other infrastructure for what is projected to be a growing population. But according to the De- partment of Housing and Urban Devel- Giving Shelter opment, Reston might have gotten smaller in the past decade. The American Community Survey, From the Cold a five-year population estimate for Reston for the years 2005-2009, es- timated a population of 53,759, FACETS, St. John Neumann which is almost 3,000 fewer people holds hypothermia shelter. than the 2000 census data, which was 56,407.

Contributed “I think a lot of people in Reston in- By Alex McVeigh to provide shelter for people volved in planning issues have been The Connection who didn’t have a place to go,” working under the assumption that the said Amanda Andere, executive population is higher than it actually is,” s the lowest tempera director of FACETS. “As we con- said Steve Cerny of HUD. “We assumed Atures of the year hit the tinued on, we moved to not maybe 62-63,000, so this information According to the Department of Housing and Urban area, FACETS and St. only providing shelter, but one is very interesting.” Development, over the past five years the population John Neumann Catholic Church on one services to get people Cerny said the census data, (2010 of Reston has declined since the 2000 census. worked together to help get out of homelessness.” data should be available by late Febru- some of the area’s homeless St. John Neumann’s activity ary) and the American Community Survey are into a warm place this week. center opened at about 5:30 “apples and oranges,” since they use two different “We are an aging This was St. John Neumann’s p.m. each night to start letting methods. The census is a head count, a snapshot of week for the Hypothermia Pro- people in. FACETS vans also around April 1, 2010, while the ACS uses sampling community The median age gram, which is coordinated transport people from as far methods to track one, three and five year averages with FACETS to allow homeless away as Fairfax. over the period. has increased by 2.4 years.” people to stay at various “We have transportation that Cerny said the ACS data can often be more accu- — Terry Maynard, churches from November to goes back and forth to pick up rate than the census, since the census has been known co-chair of the Reston 2020 committee March. guests, and they can be dropped to undercount poor and minority communities. “We started this six years ago percent to 69 percent) as part of the reason for the because there was a real need See Helping, Page 5 THIS POPULATION REDUCTION comes even lower population. though there have been approximately 2,000 new residential units built in Reston since 2000. EVEN IF the shrinking population is validated by Terry Maynard, co-chair of the Reston 2020 com- the 2010 census, planners for Reston do not believe mittee of the Reston Citizens Association, said the it will affect the long-term development in Reston. results were a bit surprising, but there are some de- Patty Nicoson, chair of the Reston Master Plan Spe- tails that explain the results. cial Study task force, said she believes the things like “We are an aging community The median age has household size will remain smaller with the coming increased by 2.4 years. The 25 percent increase in Metro development. seniors of [approximately] 1,050 people was offset “With transit oriented development, there will be almost equally by a decline in the under-18 popula- a lot of higher density apartments close to the sta- tion,” he said. tion, which will naturally be smaller households,” Cerny said that the explanation for smaller house- she said. “I don’t think Reston will have quite the hold sizes could be from a few different sources. appeal for people working in Washington, D.C. that, “It is probably in part due to senior citizens choos- say, Arlington has, but with Metro coming, it’s al- ing to age in place and workforce and economic pres- ways a possibility.” sures leading to couples having fewer children,” Maynard said if the census data does confirm the Cerny said. “Reston’s median age is 38.6, while the smaller population, some implications could be plan- nation’s as a whole is 36.5.” ning housing that better accommodates seniors, a Maynard also pointed to the shrinking household higher turnover rate and that there may not need to From left, Maddy, 13, Emma, 15 and Suzanne White size in Reston (almost 7 percent since 2000) and the be school growth that is proportional to population help serve food at the St. John Neumann hypother- lower turnover rate (since 2000 those who have had growth, but that “doesn’t mean we won’t need new mia shelter Jan. 17. the same house for five years has increased from 41 schools.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ January 26 - February 1, 2011 ❖ 3 Julia Picchiottino’s award winning entry in Reston Lions Club 2010 Peace Poster Contest. Herndon Student Wins

Photo by Sean Bahr Peace Poster Contest Julia Picchiottino advances to the next level of competition.

ami The Reston Association Board of Directors has two seats that will be up for election in 2011. ulia Picchiottino, a 7th nized for their participation by Jgrade student at the Reston Lions Club in Janu- Herndon Middle School, ary 2011 at Herndon Middle Seats Up For Grabs took a first step toward becom- School. ing an internationally recog- Picchiottino’s poster will ad- nized artist by winning a local vance through the district, mul- Graves. “We’ve never had a board of di- competition sponsored by the tiple district and international Reston The board as a whole is respon- rectors that just sits back and al- Reston Lions Club. levels of competition if she is sible for determining long-range ways says yes,” Fulkerson said. Association to Picchiottino’s poster was to be declared the international missions and goals, establish RA “Board members come to meetings among more than 350,000 en- grand prize winner. One inter- policies and procedures, hiring prepared to make decisions.” hold elections for tries submitted worldwide in national grand prize winner and monitoring the CEO, monitor- She estimated that directors the annual Lions International and 23 merit award winners ing finances, approving the bud- spend about 15 hours per month two board spots. Peace Poster Contest. will be selected. The grand get and setting the membership in various meetings, and an addi- Lions Clubs International is prize includes a cash award of assessment, creating and updating tional three to four hours per sponsoring the program to em- $2,500, plus a trip for the win- long-range plans and approving month preparing for meetings and phasize the importance of ner and two family members to By Alex McVeigh association programs through the interacting with RA members. world peace to young people an awards ceremony at Lions The Connection budget process. Committees include administra- everywhere. Day with the The RA is a not-for-profit corpo- tion, fiscal, legal, planning and The poster was United Nations in he Reston Association ration, 501(c)4. Board directors evaluation, and there are advisory selected by the “I see peace March 2011. will be holding elec are not expected to go out and committees for communications, Reston Lions Club “Our club is tions for two seats on raise money, like other not-for- Reston neighborhood, environ- and diversity T for its originality, cheering for Julia the board of directors profit boards are, but most boards mental, parks and planning, pe- artistic merit and as her poster ad- next year, the Hunters Woods/ destrian and bicycling, se- everywhere.” portrayal of the vances in the com- Dogwood district seat and one niors, tennis and transporta- contest theme, “Vi- — Julia petition, and we at-large seat. All Reston Asso- tion. sion of Peace.” Picchiottino, hope that her vi- ciation members are eligible Election Dates Fulkerson said that inter- “I see peace and sion will ultimately to run, including those who The following are important dates for the 2011 ested candidates have a lot to Herndon Middle Reston Association Board of Directors Election. diversity every- be shared with oth- rent. There are 21,346 resi- live up to, as the RA board is School ❖ Feb. 4: Deadline for filing candidacy, 5 p.m. where,” the 13 ers around the dential units that are mem- ❖ known for its dedication to the Feb. 10: Elections Committee briefing for year-old from world,” Moseley bers of the RA. candidates, 5 p.m. community. ❖ Herndon said. said. Candidates for the Hunters Feb. 26: Candidates forum at Reston Associa- “I think we have the most tion Headquarters, 11 a.m. The local judging was held in View past international grand Woods/Dogwood district dedicated board of directors,” ❖ Feb. 28: Candidates forum at Reston Associa- Herndon in November 2010. prize winners at must live within that district, tion Headquarters, 7 p.m. she said. “The amount of time Mike Moseley, Reston Lions www.lionsclubs.org. Lions which is the southwest section ❖ April 1: Deadline to return election ballots, and effort they give to the Club President, said he was Clubs International is a service of Reston. The at-large mem- internet voting closes, 5 p.m. Reston Association is amaz- impressed by the expression club organization with more ber can live anywhere. ing.” and creativity of the students at than 1.3 million members in Candidates must file for candi- do not have to run an organiza- Last year 10 candidates ran for Herndon Middle School. approximately 45,000 clubs in dacy by Feb. 4, and they must com- tion that hires at least 300 sea- three board seats, with the North “These young people have 205 countries around the plete a statement and a petition sonal employees every summer, Point district race being decided strong ideas about what peace world. of candidacy. For their campaign said Cate Fulkerson, director of by only two votes. The turnout last means to them. I’m so proud Since 1917, Lions clubs have statement, candidates must list administration and members ser- year was 18.5 percent. that we were able to provide aided the blind and visually their qualifications and their goals, vices for the RA. More information, including the them with the opportunity to impaired and made a commit- with a maximum of 150 words She said that in addition to their required documents for candi- share their vision.” ment to community service and each. The petition must be accom- regular board meetings, directors dates, can be found at Locally, Picchiottino and serving youth throughout the panied by signatures from at least are expected to serve and/or work www.reston.org, under “Inside other students will be recog- world. 25 different households, said elec- with any of the committees of the RA,” then “Governance,” then tions committee chair Ellen RA. “Board Election.” 4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 26 - February 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How To Avoid 9 Common Buyer Traps Before Buying a Home!!

Washington, D.C. — Buying a home is a to Avoid them”. This important report dis- major investment no matter how you look at cusses the 9 most common and costly of it. Unfortunately, for some homebuyers it is these homebuyer traps. Helping Homeless more expensive than it needs to be because Having the right information beforehand they fall prey to at least a few of the com- can undoubtedly make a major difference in mon and costly mistakes which trap them how you structure your offer and in your From Page 3 said Pam Dister, who supervised pervisor. into either overpaying for the home they negotiation with the seller. To hear a brief want or, worse, buying the wrong home for recorded message and to order your FREE off at different locations in the the church’s effort this year. “We Many of the guests spend their their needs. copy of this report, call toll-free 1-800- morning,” said Martha Chamber- also like to get the youth groups days in tents, or other places that A systemized approach to the home buy- 363-0356 and when prompted enter ID # lain, a volunteer who helped with involved, it’s important for them are not suitable for the winter ing process can help you to steer clear of 2300. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, these errors, allowing you to not only cut 7 days a week. Get your free special report transportation this year. “It’s re- to know that this problem exists months. costs, but also to buy the home that best fits NOW to find out what you need to know warding to see our guests have a as well.” “When this program ends in your needs. An industry report has just been before you buy a home. safe place to stay at night, and it’s They host the shelter during March, the majority of people will released entitled, “9 Buyer Traps and How nice that the program is supported Martin Luther King Jr. week be- go right back to sleeping outside,” Provided by PenFed Realty, LLC Reston, VA Copyright© 2011. by people all over the community.” cause there are no classes at the Holly said. This is a no-obligation community service church, when other weeks there Last year, the county estimated Paid Advertisement THE CHURCH has been involved would be as many as 400 children that the labor and food costs for the past four years in the pro- around every night, so there would have been about $60,000 gram. wouldn’t be enough room. Each without people donating time and Dinner is served at about 6 p.m., week goes from Sunday dinner to food. with the food cooked or donated the next Sunday’ breakfast. “It really gets you away from the by various parishioners. After din- They prepare different programs things you take for granted,” said ner there are activities, and then every night, sometimes it’s therapy Gus Gloe, a volunteer from St. guests can sleep on cots in any dogs or Bingo, other times volun- Thomas á Beckett Catholic Church OPEN HOUSES number of rooms. Volunteers stay teers bring in sewing machines to in Reston. “The people who vol- Tues, Feb 1 – 9:30am and 10:00am throughout the night, until break- help mend clothes. They also op- unteer here are just fabulous, and Thurs, Feb 17 – 9:30am and 10:00am fast the next morning. erate a donation center for clothes, it’s a bonus to be able to do it Thurs, Apr 7 – 9:30am and 10:00am SPECIAL NIGHT TIME OPEN HOUSE “Once we heard about the pro- and the guests can “shop” for vari- alongside them.” Thurs, Mar 3 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm gram, we decided we had the ous items. space, and a need for our parish This year another church shared FACETS is a Fairfax-based non- • Small Class Sizes to learn about homelessness. the week with St. John Neumann, profit that aims to prevent • Extended Day Care • Hot Lunch Program There were no other Catholic but if they are doing it alone, there homelessness. More information • Committed to Catholic Education churches in the program, and we can be as many as 60 guests per about FACETS can be found at 3460B Centreville Road Chantilly, VA 20151 thought we should be the first,” night, said Patty Holly, another su- www.facetscares.org. Phone: 703-773-2020 / Fax: 703-991-9103 Visit our website: www.stveronicaschool.org Faith Notes Email: [email protected] Faith Notes are for announcements ney for Every Jew. Rabbi Leibel Fajnland hood must be earned. and events in the faith community, in- of Chabad of Reston-Herndon will con- cluding special holiday services. Send to duct this six-session course at the Bright Pond Bible Study presents [email protected]. Chabad Aleph Center, 718 Lynn St. in their 12th year of Bible study, a non- Deadline is Thursday. Herndon, during six Mondays at 7:30 denominational group of women p.m., starting Feb. 7. 703-476-1829 or searching the Bible for God’s truth. Russ Randle, a member of Christ www.myJLI.com. Meeting at Good Shepherd Lutheran Episcopal Church in Alexandria, has Church, 1133 Reston Ave. in Herndon, 60-75% OFF POTS been chosen by Bonnie Anderson, presi- Dranesville Church of the starting 9:30 a.m. Sept. 22. Area’s Largest Selection dent of the Episcopal Church’s House of Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike in [email protected]. Deputies, as the first recipient of the Herndon, is collecting soap, tooth- Off-SeasonOff-Season PricingPricing President of the House of Deputies Me- brushes and tooth paste, washcloths or Floris United Methodist Church, 50% OFF dallion for Exemplary Service. hand towels, deodorant, combs and 13600 Frying Pan Road in Herndon, holds Japanese Maples FreeFree LandscapeLandscape brushes, shampoo, tissues, lotion, hand worship services at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 && HardscapeHardscape EstimatesEstimates Randle, a three-time Deputy to the sanitizers, safety razors and large socks a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays with a Latino Over 100 Varieties (6”–12’) General Convention of the Episcopal to assemble 150 personal hygiene kits service on Saturdays at 7 p.m. 703-793- Evergreen Magnolias, Hollies, Patios,Patios, Walls,Walls, Church, was chosen for his 14-year com- for the homeless. Size XL or larger t- 0026 or www.florisumc.org. Walkways,Walkways, PaverPaver mitment to aiding the often-persecuted shirts and coats, scarves, hats, gloves, Arborvitae & Leyland Cypress Episcopal Church of Sudan in the midst and sweaters also needed. 703-430- Hope Fellowship Church will DrivewaysDriveways && SoSo of that nation’s civil war and its after- 7872 or www.dranesvillebrethren.org. temporarily be meeting at Woody’s Golf Rhododendrons, MuchMuch MoreMore math. He will receive the award on Range, 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. Crape Myrtle, Redbuds Ends Feb. 28th Friday, Jan. 21 during the Episcopal St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Sunday Worship Services for this new Diocese of Virginia’s annual Diocesan 432 Van Buren St. in Herndon, presents Southern Baptist church are at 10:45 9023 Arlington Blvd., Spring is in the Fairfax, Virginia Council in Reston. “Journey to Adulthood”, a comprehen- a.m. The public is invited to join a grow- 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. sive Christian Education for youth in ing Bible believing, multi-ethnic/ Greenhouse 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Chabad of Reston-Herndon is grades 6-12. It uses Bible study, prayer, multi-cultural congregation, with Bible- Citrus,Citrus, CyclamenCyclamen opening registration for their newest rites of passage, outreach ministries and based sermons and uplifting music. 703-573-5025 & AmaryllisAmaryllis www.cravensnursery.com adult-education course, Toward a both serious and playful activities to 703-599-3527 or & Amaryllis 9:00–5:00 7 Days a Week Meaningful Life: A Soul-Searching Jour- underscore its core message that adult- www.hopefellowshipchurchloudoun.org. TWO POOR TEACHERS Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Bringing the Showroom to YOU!! Select your remodeling products from our mobile kitchen and bathroom showroom and design center!! 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Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, John Smith Legislative Agenda Deficits! Production Manager: Jean Card By Kenneth R. “Ken” Commentary By Jack Kenny A Differing Plum CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Past President, Republican Point of View Circulation Manager: State Delegate (D-36) Bay and Reston Club of Greater Reston Linda Pecquex [email protected] lakes and streams officials who we often describe the Gen degrades the qual- ardly a day goes by entrust to manage CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, eral Assembly session as ity of the water. when the news our core services. L.L.C. I H Peter Labovitz being like a roller Aside from help- does not mention Why do we elect President/CEO coaster ride. It starts off ing start a new a deficit. Let us understand people that some- slowly but accelerates in lawn, phosphorus one basic fact. 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From the national mess to posing the fiscal discipline needed meetings start as early as 7 a.m. A bill I introduced several years many of our local towns, cities and to resist spending our state tax Debbie Funk National Sales, 703-778-9444 and often extend into the evening. ago removed phosphorus from counties. As this column has stated revenues on other than core ser- [email protected] Among the bills for which I am dishwashing detergent. Phospho- on a number of occasions through vices. Some demagogues see these Jeanne Theismann chief patron is a bill that removes rus was removed from laundry the years, deficits occur when our actions as draconian. Yet, we en- Special Assistant to the Publisher phosphorus from most fertilizers detergent more than two decades elected officials create a budget joy a growing job base. Businesses 703-778-9436 [email protected] as part of the Chesapeake Bay where the tax revenues from us do clean-up. 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6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 26 - February 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Pediatric & General Dentistry Kenny ing funds? Will they continue to tives who have consistently prac- From Page 6 buy votes by promising more of ticed that philosophy too long: our are coming into a business our wants will be met instead of local delegate to the House of Del- Children love our friendly state because our elected just meeting our core needs? egates, our Senator in the Senate Monthly entertainment officials are doing what we expect The problem is in the definition of Virginia, our local supervisor to Drawing for them to do. The state government of core services. There are elected the Fairfax County Board of Super- No-Cavity-Club center with video is meeting our need for core ser- officials who believe that the gov- visors. All cheerfully view our pay- vices and growing. Here in Fairfax ernment should provide more ser- checks as their own to spend. In a winner games and NEW County, we are entering another vices: that higher taxes will pro- neighboring senate district, Sena- budget cycle. The usual games will vide them more money to distrib- tor Dick Saslaw, Democrat Major- pinball machine be played with the rate of taxation ute to us voters. This is called the ity Leader in the Senate shame- on our real estate vs. our home redistribution of wealth or social- lessly demands that the Governor valuations. There is pressure as ism-Marxism. Our elected officials “send us a tax increase bill.” For- LASER procedure for fillings. our home values continue a down- take more from us, the taxpayers, tunately, the Republican-domi- ward trend. How do our elected and give it to those who demand nated House of Delegates will Many pediatric patients can be officials meet the demand for more government support. We maintain Virginia’s future for a more services with ever decreas- have several elected representa- thriving state. treated without novocaine!

Plum homes. At the recommendation of bullying in the public schools. My •Bleaching •Special Needs Patients From Page 6 the Reston Accessibility Commit- perennial bill to extend access to •Nitrous Oxide •Cosmetic Restorations ago as part of early efforts to tee (RAC) I am also working on HOV lanes to hybrid vehicles has clean up the Bay. legislation to improve access in been introduced. •Wi-Fi Available •IV Sedation Available A bill I introduced at the sugges- public places for persons with dis- My bill to raise the cigarette tax tion of the Northern Virginia Coa- abilities. Another of my bills would by fifty cents would have raised Heidi Herbst, DDS lition on Aging provides a tax establish a registry of providers of enough money to pay the $400 Howard Mitnick, DDS credit for building or retrofitting respite care and caregivers who million annual cost to Medicaid for Nooshin Monajemy, DDS homes to be “livable homes” with provide in-home care for aged or smoking related diseases. It has access for persons with disabilities. disabled family members. already been tabled. Sterling, VA As the population ages and more I am continuing my effort to in- In future columns I will be dis- persons attempt to continue to live clude “sexual orientation” in cussing other legislation. In the 703-444-3710 out their lives in their homes, there Virginia’s Human Rights Act to meantime, you can follow action www.sterlingvasmiles.com are various accessibility issues that protect against discrimination. on legislation and find out what need to be addressed. The tax The bill continues to pick up more legislative meetings are being held Gentle Touch Dental Care credit is intended to encourage an support each year. Another bill each day at http:// increase in the number of livable would enhance the efforts against legis.virginia.gov. For Over 20 Years!

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Send announcements to State Philharmonic, conducted by More than 250 craftsmen, gourmet [email protected]. Philippe Entremont on its first tour of and specialty foods, plus Deadline is Thursday for the following the U.S., performing Strauss’ “Till demonstrations of iron forging, week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche” and woodcarving, wheel-thrown pottery For additional listings, visit Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, Op. 98. and copper spinning. Adults $7 www.connectionnewspapers.com. Entremont also joins Sebastian online, $9 at the door. Under age 12 Knauer on piano for Mozart’s free. www.sugarloafcrafts.com or Concerto for Two Pianos, No. 10 in E- 800-210-9900. THURSDAY/JAN. 27 Flat major, K. 365. Tickets are $30- The Big Guise. Jimmy’s Old Town $60, available at 888-945-2468 or Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. A cfa.gmu.edu. MONDAY/JAN. 31 Herndon-based rock band. Photo courtesy of Elden Str Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 Faculty Artist Series: Harry wwwthebigguiseband.com. 703-435- p.m. at Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Watters, trombone and Dr. JIMS or www.jimmystavern.com. Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Dickinson, trombone. 8 p.m. at Ari Hest with Bess Rogers. 8 p.m. More than 250 craftsmen, gourmet the George Mason University Center The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap and specialty foods, plus for the Arts Harris Theatre, 4400 Road, Vienna. Indie-folk. $18. 703- demonstrations of iron forging, University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 888- 938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. woodcarving, wheel-thrown pottery 945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. and copper spinning. Adults $7 Easy Reader Book Discussion Level online, $9 at the door. Under age 12 2. 3 p.m. Reston Regional Library, FRIDAY/JAN. 28 free. www.sugarloafcrafts.com or 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. “Frozen”. 8 p.m. The Elden Street 800-210-9900. Read a book aloud and enjoy a Players at the Industrial Strength John Eaton. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at related craft. Call for title. Age 6-7. Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 703-689-2700.

Herndon. Bryony Lavery’s play eet Players Big band and jazz music. $25. 703- entwines the lives of a murderer, the 938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. mother of one of his victims and his WEDNESDAY/FEB. 2 psychologist. Mature audiences. $19 Environmental Health: adults, $16 students and seniors. 703- SUNDAY/JAN. 30 Understanding the Role of the 481-5930 or “Frozen”. 3 p.m. The Elden Street Environment in Human and Skaters braved the chilly www.eldenstreetplayers.org. Players at the Industrial Strength Wildlife Health. 7 p.m. U.S. weather to enjoy the Mason Jazz Concert. 8 p.m. at the Cassandra Hodziewich, Adam Downs and Rebecca Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise sunset at the Reston George Mason University Center for Lenehan in the Elden Street Players’ production of ‘Fro- Herndon. Bryony Lavery’s play Valley Drive, Reston. With Dr. Patricia the Arts Harris Theatre, 4400 entwines the lives of a murderer, the Bright and Herbert Buxton. Emerging Town Center Ice Pavillion. University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 888- zen’ opening Friday, Jan. 28. mother of one of his victims and his and resurging vector-borne and 945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. psychologist. Mature audiences. $19 zoonotic diseases, water L.A. Theatre Works “The Real Dr. age 12 free. www.sugarloafcrafts.com Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, adults, $16 students and seniors. 703- contamination, airborne Strangelove”. 8 p.m. at the George or 800-210-9900. Herndon. Bryony Lavery’s play 481-5930 or contaminants, bioaccumulative Mason University Center for the Arts David Jolley and Eduard Laurel. 8 entwines the lives of a murderer, the www.eldenstreetplayers.org. contaminants in food chain and Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 mother of one of his victims and his Faculty Artist Series: Mira Yang, environmental changes that affect the Fun on Fairfax. Tickets $18-$36, available at Trap Road, Vienna. Russian pieces psychologist. Mature audiences. $19 mezzo-soprano. 7 p.m. at the spread of disease are growing public 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. from Reinhold Glière, Alexander adults, $16 students and seniors. 703- George Mason University Center for health concerns worldwide. Federal Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 Scriabin, and Alexander Glazunov. 481-5930 or the Arts Harris Theatre, 4400 facility, photo ID required. p.m. at Dulles Expo Center, 4368 $35. 703-938-2404 or www.eldenstreetplayers.org. University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 888- www.usgs.gov/public_lecture_series. Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. www.wolftrap.org. Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie. 8 945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Buckwheat Zydeco. 8 p.m. The Barns More than 250 craftsmen, gourmet and p.m. at George Mason University Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-5 at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Ice specialty foods, plus demonstrations of Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 p.m. at Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Vienna. Louisiana zydeco music. $24. iron forging, woodcarving, wheel- SATURDAY/JAN. 29 University Drive, Fairfax. The German Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. The skating enthusiasts thrown pottery and copper spinning. “Frozen”. 8 p.m. The Elden Street were out in the chilly Adults $7 online, $9 at the door. Under Players at the Industrial Strength weather Friday night at the Reston Town Center Bulletin Board Ice Skating Pavilion. To have community events listed in the Connection, send to Samantha Green and [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. mom Anna Mari have 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon. some daughter-mommy THURSDAY/JAN. 27 How to empower your hidden time on the ice. Lupus Support Group. 12 p.m. at financial personality and manage Reston Hospital Center, The West finances with confidence. $35, $25 Wing, 1850 Town Center Parkway, members. Register at Reston. [email protected] or www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- Photos by Deb Cobb/ www.lupusgw.org. 281-2657. The Connection Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 5:30 p.m. Location to be announced. $15-$25. TUESDAY/FEB. 1 dullesregionalchamber.org. Reston Garden Club Meeting. 1 p.m. Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reach Your Community SUNDAY/JAN. 30 Reston. “Reston Garden Club Goes to Washington DC Chapter of the Tzu the Oscars” with members’ floral Chi Foundation Candle Lighting interpretations of Oscar-nominated Ceremony and Chinese New films. www.restongardenclub.org. You Can Have Year Celebration Tea Party. 2 p.m. at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Washington DC Office, FRIDAY/FEB. 4 a Successful 1516 Moorings Drive, Reston. The Marymount University’s Reston program will focus on promoting Center Graduate Business healthy lifestyle, plastic bottle Programs Information Advertising Program recycling technology, strategies to Luncheon. 12 p.m. MU Reston help protect Mother Earth and pray Center, 1861 Wiehle Ave., Reston. that for world peace. Reserve by Jan. 24 at Business programs offered at MU’s 240-246-4920, 703-598-5868 or Reston Center include a Master of [email protected]. Business Administration (MBA) with a Into Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support nonprofit management track and a Group. 6 p.m. Sunrise of Reston, master’s program in Human Resource Fits 1778 Fountain Drive, Reston. 703- Management. The luncheon is free. 956-8934. Register at 703-284-5902 or Your Advertising Budget. www.MURestonSBA.com

The chilly weather did MONDAY/JAN. 31 NARFE Dulles Chapter 1241 TUESDAY/FEB. 8 not deter Christian Luncheon Meeting. 11:30 a.m. Parenting/Behavioral Bently, of Herndon, from Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St., Interventions. 9 p.m. The Auburn spending as much time as Herndon. $17. With Dora Curtas from School, 13525 Dulles Technology the Social Security Administration on Drive, Herndon. With Sharon Weiss, possible on the ice. “What every Employee and Retiree author of ‘From Chaos to Calm.’ Wendy Pineda of Spring- This is Olivia Cass’s first time ice skating, ‘And I’m should know about Social Security www.theauburnschool.org/forms. 703-778-9410 field gives him a hand. good!’ The Vienna resident is visiting the rink with her and Medicare benefits”. 703-435- Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support 3523. Group. 7 p.m. Tall Oaks at Reston, www.connectionnewspapers.com Brownie Troop. Women, Money, and Power. 7 p.m. 12052 North Shore Drive, Reston. Floris United Methodist Church, 703-264-0707.

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Sisters Christina and Rebecca Henriques take plunge in support of the Camp Sunshine in the Freezin’ For A Reason 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 Polar Dip at Lake Anne last year for the third Worship: Sunday, 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. annual Virginia Polar Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. Bear Dip. This year’s will take place Feb. 5.

Photo Contributed Progressive & Welcoming ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL b Keeping Busy In the Cold CHURCH • Reston 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I “I always liked this location in its various incarna- 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Lake Anne offers indoor Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 b tions, but this is my favorite one yet,” said Steve Gates 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 and outdoor fun this winter. of Reston. “I think it’s got a great balance of a sports 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II bar without being too dive-y, and the food is great, 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service By Alex McVeigh with some nice alternatives to the standard deep- Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services The Connection fryer fare.” The Rev. James Papile, Rector Gates isn’t the only one taking notice of Kalypso’s The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson hile it might be harder to brave the welcoming atmosphere. Yahoo! Sports named it one The Rev. Denise Trogdon cold and enjoy the outdoors in Reston of the top five sports bars in Northern Virginia last 703-437-6530 during the winter, there are plenty December. www.stannes-reston.org b W 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston of opportunities to have fun. As the “Kalypso’s welcomes sport-enthusiasts with 10 Super Bowl and March Madness approaches, high-definition TVs. The grub served is blend of Kalypso’s Sports Tavern at Lake Anne offers a chance Greek, Italian and American favorites,” said Reena to watch while enjoying some quality cuisine with a See Reston, Page 11 St.b LUKE A.M.E. Church scenic backdrop. “Serving the People of God” SHERATON RESTON HOTEL SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER

Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor, Pastor 571-337-2022

Herndon United Methodist Church www.HerndonUMC.org Sundays 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 11:00 AM the Connection, Contemporary Worship Service 11:00 AM the Garden, Traditional Worship Service other weekly services 5:30 PM Saturdays: Relax & Renew, Casual Worship Service 6:30 PM Wednesdays: Chapel, Prayer Service 701 Bennett St., Herndon, VA 703-707-6271

b To Highlight your Faith Community, b Call Karen at 703-917-6468

10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 26 - February 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com OPEN HOUSES Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 29th & 30th

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Photo by Photo From left, Mimi Preda, Josh Doyle, Kate Roehr, Harv Lester, perform in “I Love You, Herndon You’re Perfect, Now Change” last year for the Reston Community Players. 1189 Broad Creek Plc...... $1,350,000...Sun 2-5....Pascale Karam...... Long & Foster...... 703-472-3749

Reston Offers Indoor and Reston Winter Fun in Reston 11330 Links Drive...... $349,900...Sat 1-4.....Olga Aste...... Century 21 ...... 703-624-4199 Outdoor Fun ❖ 11330 Links Drive...... $349,900...Sun 1-4....Rich Langguth...... Century 21 ...... 703-609-3079 JAN. 26- FEB. 5: “Twilight of the Golds” by the Reston Community Players, Reston Community Center. A 2523 Freetown Drive...... $535,000...Sun 1-4....Suzanne Burch...... Century 21 ...... 703-328-5606 From Page 10 topical drama that asks the question “If your parents knew everything about you before you were born, would you be here?” Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and 10816 Oldfield Dr...... $569,900...Sun 1-4....Stan Goldberg...... Weichert...... 703- 941-0100 Das, who selected the bar as one of the top in the Saturdays, and there is a 2:30 p.m. matinee performance area. “Fans join at the contemporary lounge for cock- Jan. 30, which will be followed by a talk-back with cast and crew. More information is available at tails and [sports] programming available on two www.restonplayers.org. Great Falls large, HD flat-panel TVs behind the cocktail bar.” ❖ FEB. 3: Wine tasting at Lake Anne Florist, 5:30 p.m. 11404 Jordan Lane...... $899,000...Sun 1-4....Diane Van Volkenburg...Weichert...... 703-980-4553 While the outdoor, lakeside seating isn’t too popu- Miracle Valley and Casanel Vineyards, both from Virginia, will be available, accompanied by chocolate lar during the winter months, the large windows al- samples hand-made on site by Chesapeake Chocolates. 754 Ellsworth Ave...... $1,699,999...Sun 1-4....Diane Van Volkenburg...Weichert ...... 703-980-4553 low for the view. ❖ FEB. 5: Fourth Annual Lake Anne Polar Bear Dip, 1 p.m. “I really like that it’s not just in a strip mall off of a Registered participants will take a plunge into Lake Anne to raise funds for Camp Sunshine, a year-round retreat parkway,” said Ava Lineberger of Reston. “It’s cool for children with life-threatening diseases and their McLean to be able to look out and see the lake, the tower families. ❖ and the people who walk by. It’s definitely a unique FEB. 7: Reston Presents “Sweets for my Sweetheart,” 1020 Union Church Rd....$1,399,000...Sun 2-4....Carol Wilder...... McEnearney...... 703-786-8635 Reston Association Headquarters, 7 p.m. Robert venue in this area.” McKeon, executive chef at Tall Oaks Assisted Living, will More information on Kalypso’s can be found at showcase how to make an extra special dessert leading www.kalypsossportstavern.com up to Valentine’s Day. The event is free, but registration Vienna is required. ❖ FEB. 12: Violist Marcus Thompson, Reston Community 1905 Whipping Post Way...$749,000...Sun 1-4....Michael Schmidle...... Real Estate by Owner...703-212-9506 While most people stay out of the water during Center, 3 p.m. Thompson, a renowned viola player, will the winter, come Feb. 5, groups of people will pur- perform at CenterStage. Cost is $15 for residents, $30 for non-residents. posely brave the freezing temperatures and take the ❖ FEB. 19: Clayton Brothers Quintet, Reston Community Oakton plunge into Lake Anne. It won’t be for naught how- Center, 8 p.m. A sibling-led jazz group, the quintet has ever, as the fourth annual Polar Bear Dip comes to been performing for more than 30 years. Cost is $15 for 12001 Wayland St...... $518,900...Sun 1-4....Pat Stack...... Weichert...... 703-597-9373 residents, $30 for non-residents. Lake Anne raising funds for Camp Sunshine, a re- ❖ FEB. 26: “Give My Regards to Broadway” by the Reston treat in Casco, Maine designed for children with life- Chorale, Reston Community Center, 6 and 8 p.m. The threatening illnesses and their families. Reston Chorale performs Broadway hits. Cost is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and youth. Sterling Alex Custer, of Arlington will be participating in ❖ MARCH 4- 26: “The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee” the Reston event for the second year. She first learned by the Reston Community Players, Reston Community 10 Ferguson Pl...... $385,000...Sun 1-4....Shanna Miller...... Weichert...... 703-615-3178 about the event after volunteering at Camp Sunshine Center. A musical comedy about six young people vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Shows are at 46792 Backwater Dr...... $550,000...Sat 1-4.....Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams...... 703-574-3478 two years ago. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and there will be a 2:30 “I volunteered for Camp Sunshine for the first time p.m. matinee on March 13 and 20, with a talk-back with 20389 Water Valley Ct...... $669,000...Sun1-4.....Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams...... 703-574-3478 in August of 2009 and absolutely fell in love. I had cast and crew March 13. More information can be found at www.restonplayers.org. an amazing experience and met all kinds of wonder- ❖ MARCH 16: “The Complete World of Sports To add your Realtor represented ful people,” she said. (Abridged),” Reston Community Center, 8 p.m. The The Virginia Polar Dip has raised more than Reduced Shakespeare company unveils a new comedy Open House to these weekly listings, that tracks sports from the earliest cavemen to youth $73,000 since its inception, which has allowed 37 soccer. Cost is $15 for residents, $30 for non-residents. please call Karen Pechacek-Washburn families from the Washington, D.C. area to attend ❖ MARCH 27: “Celebrating Spring” by the Reston at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to Camp Sunshine. It costs about $2,000 for one family Community Orchestra, Reston Community Center, 4 p.m. Featuring Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto, Frederick [email protected] to spend a week there. Delius’ “On Hearing the First Cuckoo of Spring,” Mary More information about the Virginia Polar Bear Howe’s “Spring Pastorale” and Antonio Vivaldi’s Bassoon All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. Dip can be found at www.freezinforareason.com. Concerto in A Minor. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ January 26 - February 1, 2011 ❖ 11 Reston Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders 703-224-3031 or [email protected]

Sports Photo Courtesy/Team America Seahawks Get Much-Needed Win Victory over Madison improves South Northern Virginia’s Team America 93 - National Lakes to 5-3 in Champions. Front row: Robby Maffei; Middle row, left to right: Brandon Siles, Damaro DaCosta, Ohjay Liberty. Porteria, Bernardo Majano, Armado Oakley, Mikael Belay, Bryan Castellon. Back row: Ezra Williams, Zac By Rich Sanders Galiani, Clinton Black, Alex Padilla, Jonny Dunn, The Connection Evan Ragland, Hatzael Diaz, Martin Lopez, and Edgar Zepeda. he South Lakes High boys’ basketball team Sports Roundups got back into the win T Team America 93, a U17 adults. On game night, tickets column last Friday night with a much-needed 52-43 boys’ soccer team from North- will cost $15 for students and win over Liberty District opponent ern Virginia, was crowned the $20 for adults. Madison. The contest took place Div. 1 National Indoor Soccer Herndon Reston Youth at Madison High School in Vienna. Champion for the second year Softball (HRYS) Spring Reg- in a row. The tournament took istration is now open. Herndon- South Lakes, with the win, im- Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection proved its record to 7-8 overall and place Jan. 15 and 16 in Balti- Reston Youth Softball is a girls’ a solid 5-3 in district play. The more. fast-pitch softball league serv- home team Warhawks fell to 4-11 Team America, whose roster ing players ages 6 to 18 in the and 2-6. includes players from McLean, greater Herndon-Reston. Go to The Seahawks, under head Fairfax, Springfield, and Mount www.hrysfastpitch.com/Regis- coach Andrew Duggan, had lost Vernon, handily won their first ter to register today. games to host McLean, 71-64; vis- two games, 7-2 against the The Langley Saxonette iting Fairfax, 85-71; and home Rush from Pennsylvania and 7- Dance Team Clinic will take team Langley, 68-44, going into 3 over the Blue Magic Lightning place on the evenings of Feb. 8 the Madison game. All three of of Maryland. and 11, from 4:40 to 6:30 at The third game versus the Langley High School. The those squads who defeated the Manchester Elite proved more dance team will perform at the Seahawks - McLean (9-7 overall challenging but Team America Langley girls’ basketball game record, 5-3 district), Fairfax (9-7, came out on top, 4-3, with a last on the 11th. The Saxonette 6-2), and first place Langley (10- minute goal by Falls Church’s dance team welcomes all fourth 6, 8-0) - are putting together solid Ohjay Porteria. through eighth graders, of all to exceptional seasons this winter. South Lakes (blue uniforms) has Liberty District games The win over the Elite ad- experience levels, to the clinic The Seahawks, in the setback to this week versus Marshall and Jefferson. No. 23 here for vanced Team America to the sessions. Contact McLean on Jan. 12, fell behind 20- the Seahawks is D.J. Christian (right), who leads South championship game against FC [email protected] or 10 early after one quarter but Lakes in scoring this season. York. Team America players go to the Langley High School played good ball thereafter. Joe worked in sync brilliantly the Dance Team website for regis- Daye, a senior guard, led South Daye scored 11, nine and eight Madison game due to injuries. whole game to win by a score tration information. Lakes in that game with 20 points, points, respectively, in the setback. “All of our guys stepped up to of 7-0. Despite numerous at- The Thomas Jefferson while junior guards Mitchell Daniel Dixon tallied 19 for the make a contribution toward the tempts by FC York, Team High boys’ and girls’ Dempster and J.D. Wallace con- Saxons. win,” said coach Duggan, of the America’s goalkeeper, Robby swim/dive teams scored tributed 15 and 13 points, respec- triumph over the Seahawks. “We Maffei of Mclean, helped his decisive wins against Stone tively. McLean big man Thomas BUT SOUTH LAKES came back held them to 43 points. I thought team earn the shutout win. A Bridge at a Liberty District meet Van Wazer hurt the Seahawks that strong with the win over Madison we played good team defense. This total of seven Team America held on Jan. 14. Jefferson night with a game-high is something we are players scored goals during the swimmers and divers brought 22 points. working on all the time tournament. Team America is home first place in all but one In the Fairfax game to get better at.” “All of our guys stepped up to coached by Larry Dunn and event. on Jan. 14, South Lakes South Lakes’ other Patrick DaCosta. First place finishers for was leading the Rebels, make a contribution toward the district wins this sea- A South Lakes High Jefferson included Stephen 56-54, through three son have come over School basketball team Seliskar (200 free) of McLean; quarters. But Fairfax win.” Madison, 65-61 in made up of coaches, teachers MaryKate Dilworth (200 free outscored the home overtime on Dec. 14; — Andrew Duggan, South Lakes High head coach and guests will play a game and 500 free) of Clifton; Jack team Seahawks, 31-15, Marshall, 76-62, on versus the exciting Harlem Wiz- Borsi (200 IM) of Herndon; Jon in the final quarter to win. The on Friday, carrying a 21-16 lead Dec. 21; Jefferson, 73-67, on Jan. ards team on Saturday night, Spitz (50 free) of Fairfax; Sa- Seahawks’ top scorers in that game into halftime and extending the 3; and Stone Bridge, 69-64, on Feb. 5 at 7. rah Liu (50 free) of Annandale; were Wallace (15 points), advantage to 34-25 after three Jan. 6. For the season, South The game will take place in Ron Enson (100 fly) of Clifton; Dempster (14) and junior guard quarters. Wallace scored 18 points Lakes’ top statistical leaders are: the spacious South Lakes High Brianna Kim (100 fly and 100 Jordan Francis (12). Darius Smith, for South Lakes while senior cen- Christian (15.5 points, 8 rebounds gymnasium. To order tickets back) of Fairfax; Madison a senior forward, and junior for- ter Brendan Galbraith added 12 per game); Wallace (10 points, 5 online, go to Phillips (100 free) of Vienna; ward D.J. Christian scored nine points. Dempster scored nine assists); Daye (10 points); www.seahawkboosters.com. Miles Oakley (100 back) of and eight points, respectively. Zack points and junior guard Ahmed Dempster (9 points); and Smith (7 Tickets purchased after Jan. 15 Fairfax; and Aedan Collins (100 Burnett scored 20 for Fairfax. Gibreel had six and junior forward points, 6 steals per game). will be available at the Will-Call breaststroke) of McLean. South Lakes, in the loss to Lan- Brian Kraus five. Madison received South Lakes was scheduled to table on the evening of the Seliskar’s 200 free swim quali- gley, the two-time defending dis- 11-point outings from both Ian play district games this week ver- event. Advance tickets will cost fied him for the state champi- trict champions, last Wednesday, Doyle and Nate Favero. sus visiting Marshall on Tuesday, $10 for students and $15 for onship meet. Jan. 19, fell behind 25-9 and never South Lakes had just eight var- Jan. 25 and at Jefferson this Fri- recovered. Wallace, Francis and sity players dressed out for the day night, Jan. 28. 12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 26 - February 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Find Great Wines That Cost Almost Nothing Recommendations for delicious wines for about $10.

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One is Concha asparagus, and other vegetarian fare). ♥ 6:30 P.M. ~ Silent Auction and y Toro Chile’s single largest win- The Xplorador 2010 Malbec shows Cocktail Reception ery, the other is Doña Paula, a cherry and raspberry aromas and vi- ♥ 8:00 P.M. ~ Seated dinner in large commercial winery in Argen- brant fruit on the palate. It’s quite deli- Ballroom, followed by the Fairfax tina. Concha y Toro produces a se- cious, albeit lighter than the typical Symphony Pops Concert ries called Xplorador; Doña Malbec coming out of Argentina. ♥ Forms available for downloading Paula’s series is called Los Cardos. at fairfaxsymphony.org Dõna Paula Los Cardos Concha y Toro Xplorador Doña Paula was established in 1997 by Chilean Last year in Santiago we sat down with Concha y entrepreneur Ricardo Claro of the Claro Group with Toro’s chief winemaker, Marcelo Papa, to taste the purchase of 40+ year old Malbec and through almost the full range of wines. We reported Chardonnay vineyards in Luján de Cuyo. The estate the results of that tasting in The Wines of Chile on now consists of 1,878 acres of vineyards in the www.i-winereview.com. Tupungato and Luján de Cuyo regions. David Bonomi However, we never reported on Concha y Toro’s is chief winemaker, and Edgardo Del Popolo is line of entry level wines, Xplorador. Xplorador wines viticulturalist. have suggested retail prices under $10 a bottle, which Los Cardos is Doña Paula’s entry level wines which usually translates into something less at your local sell for $10-12. The fruit for most of the wines comes neighborhood store. from the Finca El Alto in Ugarteche (Luján de Cuyo) How, you ask, can a respectable winery like Con- and the high altitude (1100 m) Finca Los Cerezos in cha y Toro make such inexpensive wines? 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