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Brom Bones (Brody Karton) welcomes Ichabod Crane (Colin Meek) to Sleepy Hollow in Encore Stage & Studio’s production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” running through Nov. 16.
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Photo by Larry McClemons online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comNovember 12-18, 2014 Arlington Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2014 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Onstage ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’
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Photos by Larry McClemons more than its fair share of spooky Sghost stories. The citizens of Sleepy Hollow know the legend of the Headless Horseman is just make-believe until the new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, arrives. Suddenly, strange things begin to happen and he comes face to face with the famous ghost. Encore Stage & Theatre is in its final weekend of performances of the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. Recom- The cast of Encore Stage & Studio production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” running through mended age for this production is 6 and Nov. 16. older. Show times are: Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 www.encorestageva.org or call the box of- available for $8, e-mail p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. and 3 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22204. fice 703-548-1154. [email protected] for additional p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. in the Tickets are available online at For groups of 10 or more, group rates are questions and information.
Sleepy Hollow’s new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane (Colin Meek) teaches The townswomen of Sleepy Hollow share legends and ghost stories with his first class. Ichabod Crane (Colin Meek). New School Board Members Face Old Problems Newest School Board member, Barbara Kanninen, focuses on school overcrowding.
By Vernon Miles “Our school sys- space. to understand that [Bailey’s Upper Elemen- The Connection tem as a whole is “It became clear fairly quickly that it was tary is] not a complete elementary school,” growing very fast, not going to continue to work for us,” said said Kanninen. “There’s no gym and no rlington’s schools are facing an over- so we’re going to Raphael, “we needed to bring on new, per- outdoor space. We want every student in Acrowding crisis. This year, the pub- be building and manent space.” our system to have access to creative pro- lic schools can expect a 5.2 percent expanding,” said But building new spaces in Arlington can grams and recreation and activities on top enrollment increase over previous years, the Kanninen. “All be problematic. Space is limited, and school of learning in the classroom.” largest growth since the system started re- those things are designs will have to adjust accordingly. Additionally, Kanninen noted that while cording school growth. being thought “One of the schools we’re considering is Arlington offices have a high vacancy rate, “Biggest challenge is the growth we have,” about and ad- in Rosslyn, but it’s a fairly small parcel,” said the developers have not given any indica- said Barbara Kanninen, the newest mem- dressed right now Raphael. “The building in concept would tion that they would lower their rental rates ber of Arlington County’s School Board. “We by the School Barbara Kanninen be an eight-story building.” for these spaces, which is not a situation are developing a plan for building new Board so I’ll be celebrates victory Following the construction of the Bailey’s the School Board would want to be drawn schools, but we don’t have a lot of land and jumping in to the at Mark Warner’s Upper Elementary School for Arts and Sci- into. we have a limited budget, so we have to be middle of those election night ences in an empty office complex in Fairfax, “In Arlington, we believe in building for smart about how we use those resources.” discussions.” party. some local residents have expressed hopes 50 years, not temporary solutions,” said The board Kanninen is joining consists of Abby Raphael, that the Arlington School Board would pur- Kanninen. five members, almost half of which are new. the School Board’s senior member, said that sue a similar strategy. But while Kanninen Kanninen’s commitment to long-term so- Nancy Van Doren was appointed to the overcrowding has been an issue the board says the idea is among those being consid- lutions is part of what convinced Ian School Board in September after the resig- has been working on at least since she ered, it is not without substantial draw- Redman to become her campaign manager. nation of Noah Simon. Van Doren won her joined seven years ago. backs. Redman met Kanninen when they both seat in the Nov 4 election in an uncontested Initially, the School Board changed school “We’re looking at everything we could worked on the 2012 Obama campaign. race. boundaries to try to maximize the available possibly do in Arlington, but it’s important See Focusing, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2014 ❖ 3 News Briefs News Two Sentenced for Bank Robberies Alphonso Stoddard, 59, of Forest Heights, Md., and James McNeal, 63, of Hyattsville, Md., were sentenced today to life in prison and 15 years in prison, respectively, for conspiracy to commit bank rob- bery, armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Andrew G. McCabe, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Wash- ington Field Office; and M. Douglas Scott, Arlington County Chief of Police, made the announcement after the sentencing by U.S. Dis- trict Judge T.S. Ellis, III. Stoddard, who received mandatory life in prison without parole due to prior convictions for armed bank robberies, was convicted by a federal jury on Aug. 8, 2014, of charges involving three sepa- rate bank robberies. McNeal was also convicted by a federal jury on Aug. 8, 2014, for his involvement in one bank robbery, and was sentenced to 184 months in prison and five years of supervised release. Another co-defendant, James Link, 57, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty on March 20, 2014, and was sentenced to 35 years in prison and five years of supervised release on Sept. 19, 2014. Photos contributed According to court records and evidence at trial, the FBI identi- Supporters of the Josh Anderson Foundation gather to listen to keynote speakers Jack fied Link, McNeal and Stoddard as possible suspects in a string of Saunders and Rebecca Deeds. bank robberies in late 2013 and kept the men under close surveil- lance. On Dec. 27, 2013, Link, McNeal and Stoddard were followed by law enforcement agents as they cased two banks in Arlington. One of the banks the defendants were seen casing was a Wells Fargo Foundation Raises $35,000 branch on South George Mason Drive. On Dec. 31, 2013, McNeal left his residence in Hyattsville and t its first fall fundraiser, the Josh Ander- Josh. picked up Link and Stoddard before returning to the Wells Fargo son Foundation reached its goal and raised The Josh Anderson Foundation was created in the branch in Arlington. At approximately 1:15 p.m., Stoddard and Link $35,000. More than 150 supporters gath- aftermath of the death of Josh Anderson, who took entered the bank. Inside the bank, Link brandished a firearm while A ered on Oct. 23 at the Top of the Town his own life, in 2009. Stoddard removed approximately $47,000 in cash from teller draw- restaurant in Arlington to celebrate the foundation’s The foundation’s focus is to address the need of ers. The two men exited the bank and returned to the vehicle where accomplishments in mental health awareness edu- mental health programs to prevent losing other teens McNeal was waiting. The FBI and Arlington County police officers cation. Guest speakers Jack Saunders, a senior at to suicide. The foundation is currently working with arrested the defendants approximately one block away from the McLean High school, and Rebecca Deeds, daughter the Fairfax County Public School system and is sup- Wells Fargo branch. A handgun and cash were found in the vehicle. of state Sen. Creigh Deeds, shared their personal ex- porting programs in Loudoun County Public Schools A search of McNeal’s house led to the discovery of an additional periences with mental health issues, both illuminat- and in the Patch American School in Stuttgart, Ger- firearm believed to be used in earlier bank robberies, cash and gloves. ing the need for mental health awareness and men- many. Stoddard admitted to his involvement in armed robberies at a Wells tal health care reform. Gillian Anderson closed the For more information on the Josh Anderson Foun- Fargo in Rockville, Md., on Oct. 29, 2013, and the Bank of event with a musical tribute dedicated to her brother dation visit www.joshandersonfoundation.org Georgetown in Vienna, Va., on Oct. 30, 2013. Link admitted he was involved in the Bank of Georgetown robbery and an armed robbery at a Wells Fargo in Arlington on Nov. 25, 2013. The investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Washington Field Office, with assistance from FBI’s Baltimore Division and the Ar- lington County and Fairfax County police departments. Coalition Questions Housing Priorities VOICE (Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engage- Lauren, Sue, Gillian ment) will challenge County Board Chair Jay Fisette Nov. 13 to and Tim Anderson. ensure the county takes action starting this year on affordable-hous- ing development. At a public assembly at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1601 S. 13th Road from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., the coalition will demand that Fisette re-commit to his declared, but unfulfilled, affordable-housing pri- ority this year, asking that public land be used for affordable hous- ing and to press for board adoption of strategies to add within five years 1,500 units that are affordable for residents making 50 per- cent or less of area median income. VOICE is a multi-faith, non-partisan citizens power organization comprised of about 45 religious and community institutions repre- senting more than 125,000 families in Alexandria and Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties. For information on the orga- nization, see www.voice-iaf.org. Grant To Increase Social Inclusion Arlington County Parks and Recreation will be promoting inclu- sion beyond what is currently being provided thanks to a $10,000 grant from the National Inclusion Project. The award allows the county to implement Let’s ALL Play-Inclusion in Recreational Pro- grams, which helps people with disabilities feel more successful when they are in general recreation programs (as opposed to adapted programs for people with disabilities). Using the Let’s ALL Play curriculum, Arlington County will pro- mote friendships among youth with and without disabilities. Lauren Anderson and guest speaker Sue Anderson and McLean High School Rebecca Deeds. senior Jack Saunders.
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“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Free. Register, 703-228-0955. or $4 per class. Details, 703-228-0555. From Page 5 Jon Roetman Sports Editor Office of Senior Adult Programs for Nov. Tennis, Monday through Friday, 8 Arlington Mill Trekkers, Tues- been collaborating since 2007. Free. 703-752-4013 24-30. a.m. – 12 p.m., Bluemont Courts. De- days, 9:30 a.m. Free. Register, Visit www.arlingtonhistorical [email protected] Senior centers: Lee, 5722 Lee tails, 703-228-4745. 703-228-7369. society.org or call 703-228-5990. @jonroetman Hwy.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Seated exercise, Monday-Wednes- Table tennis, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., - Public Assembly. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Culpeper St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 day-Friday, 9 a.m., Madison. $60/15 12 p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Register, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1601 S. N. Pershing Dr.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. sessions; $4 drop-in. Details, 703-228- 703-228-0955. 13th Road. Arlington religious 16th St.; Arlington Mill, 909 S. 4878. Music and movement, Wednes- leaders and more than 150 county ADVERTISING: Dinwiddie St.; Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th Madison Chess Club, Mondays, days, 10:30 a.m., Culpepper Garden. residents will hold the board chair For advertising information St. Senior centers will be closed Nov. 27 9:30 a.m., Madison Comm. Center. Free. Register, 703-228-4403. accountable for not aggressively [email protected] and Nov. 28. Free. Details, 703-228-0555. Duplicate bridge, Wednesdays, 10 following through on a declared top 703-778-9431 Senior trips: Thursday, Nov. 27, Ice skating, Mondays, 8:10 a.m. – a.m. -10 p.m., Aurora Hills. Cost $5. priority. Visit www.voice-iaf.org. Debbie Funk Thanksgiving dinner, Dutch’s Daughter 9:20 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Register, 703-228-5722. Display Advertising/National Sales restaurant, Frederick, Md., $58; Sun- Ballston Mall, $1. Register,703-228- Line dancing class, Wednesdays, SATURDAY/NOV.15 703-778-9444 day, Nov. 30, Dover Downs, Del., $10. 4745. 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed. Register, 703- Shred Day. [email protected] Call Arlington County 55+ Travel, 703- Seniors-only weight room 228-0955. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 4784 Lee Highway, Arlington. Re/Max will 228-4748. Registration required. hours, Langston-Brown, $60/15 ses- Arlington Walking Club, Wednes- offer free shredding, up to four paper Andrea Smith Navigating the internet safely, sions. Details, 703-228-6300. days, 9 a.m., $4. Register, cartons of shred material per person. Classified & Employment Advertising Monday, Nov. 24, 1:30 p.m., Lee. Free. Foreign language conversation 703-228-4403. Personal information such as old tax 703-778-9411 Register, 703-228-0555. groups, free. Details, 703-228-4721. Tai Chi practice, Saturdays, 9:15 returns can be commercially [email protected] Pickleball games and instruc- Beginners full fitness exercise, a.m. – 10 a.m., Langston-Brown. Free. shredded in the Safeguard Shredding tion, Mondays, 10 a.m., Walter Reed. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Lee. $60/15 sessions Register, 703-228-6300. truck. No drop offs. David Griffin Pet Adoption. Noon-4 p.m. at the Marketing Assistant Animal Welfare League, 2650 S. 703-778-9431 Arlington Mill Drive. In observance of [email protected] National Animal Shelter Appreciation month, the Arlington league will be hosting an adopt-a-thon with reduced Editor & Publisher adoption fees. Visit www.awla.org. Mary Kimm [email protected] SUNDAY/NOV. 16 @MaryKimm Friends and Family Sunday. 10 a.m. Executive Vice President St. John’s Episcopal Church, 415 Jerry Vernon South Lexington Street, Arlington. Service at 10, followed by a party. [email protected] There will be a moon bounce for the children and special treats made by Editor in Chief the youth. Visit Steven Mauren stjohnsarlingtonva.org for more. Photography: Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: TUESDAY/NOV. 18 Laurence Foong, John Heinly Presentation. 7 p.m. at Patrick Henry Production Manager: Photo Contributed Elementary School Library, 701 S. Geovani Flores Highland St. The invisible Women in Arlington, an informative program Special Assistant to the Publisher about homeless women in the county Jeanne Theismann will share information. Call Sara [email protected] Anderson at 703-532-3830. @TheismannMedia Arlington County Summit. 7:30- 10:30 a.m. at 812 N. Moore St. The Rosslyn BID’s Mary-Claire Burick CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 joins this discussion on the effect [email protected] millennials are having on Arlington Art at Walter Reed Senior Center County’s economy. The role of Eight local artists, students of 92-year-old artist Blanche Kirchner, held a showing of business districts in creating options for residents to work and play will their works, Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Walter Reed Senior Center. According to Marcia also be explored. Visit rosslynva.org. Kot, center director, the senior artists presented more than 50 oil, acrylic and water- color paintings. The showing was open to the public. Kirchner teaches classes at both WEDNESDAY/NOV. 19 Walter Reed and Lee Senior Centers and has been teaching art classes throughout the Day of Prayer. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Central Metropolitan area for the past 54 years. Many of her own paintings hang in private United Methodist Church, 4201 N. collections and galleries both here and abroad. Above are (from left) Debra Jones, Fairfax Drive. All are welcome. Sanctuary will be open for personal Andrea Vojtico, Mary Pankin, Laurie McManus, Norma Oroszi, Joan Silverman, Judy prayer — for self, family, community Secondo, Blanche Kirchner (teacher) and Catherine McNair.\ and world. Call 703-527-8844. 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News
Marymount’s Annual Pink Dinner Photos by Bob Brown For four years and counting the Pink Dinner at Marymount University has raised aware- ness on campus and in the community about breast can- cer, early detection and treat- ment options. This year’s event, held Oct. 5 in Marymount’s Lee Center Rec Gym, raised more than $4,200. From left, Dean of Student Services Tina Rajmaira, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Linda McMurdock, and Kelly Desenti and her children at the Pink Dinner. Learn more about the National Breast Carolyn Cole-Rodenburg of Bosom Buddy Baskets, Cancer Foundation at which makes care packages for cancer patients, spoke www.nationalbreastcancer.org. at the Pink Dinner at Marymount University on Oct. 5.
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Brandi and Wayne Horton dressed as elephants for the annual Halloween festivities.
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The Bravo family arrives at Café Pizzaiolo as characters from the Wizard of Oz. Harry the Harris Teeter Dino greets more Trick or Treat in Shirlington visitors to the festivities.
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8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News General Election Results U.S. Senate U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D) ...... 1,073,033 Ed W. Gillespie ...... 1,055,622 Focusing on Overcrowding Robert C. Sarvis, Libertarian ...... 53,053 Write In ...... 1,813
From Page 3 have been very involved for many years,” VA 8th District U.S. House of Representatives Democrat Donald S. Beyer Jr...... 128,075 Kanninen ran Arlington’s branch of “Women said Raphael. “I think they will each add a Republican Micah K. Edmond ...... 63,791 for Obama” and once the campaign was lot to the different challenges. It’s not all Independent Gwendolyn J. Beck ...... 5,420 over she asked Redman if he thought she about construction, that takes a lot of our Libertarian Jeffrey S. Carson ...... 4,407, time, but it’s mostly about student achieve- Independent Green Gerard C. “Gerry” Blais III ...... 963 would make a good School Board candi- Write In ...... 376 date. ment.” “There’s no way you can’t do it,” Redman Kanninen expressed several positive ex- ARLINGTON COUNTY responded. Kanninen’s first ran against in- periences she’s had with getting children Treasurer Carla F. de la Pava (D)...... 54,388 cumbent James Lander in 2013 but lost in involved with learning. The secret, she says, Write-in ...... 1,694 a narrow election. it getting them hands-on experience. Spe- When School Board member Sally Baird cifically, Kanninen supported school gar- Member County Board dens, where kids can learn about biology Alan E. Howze (D) ...... 27,485 announced that she would not run for re- John E. Vihstadt (I) ...... 34,986 election in 2014, Kanninen’s second chance and nutrition, and career centers for high Write-in ...... 280 came around. Kanninen ran for Baird’s seat school students. against Audrey Clement and won with “At the career center, some kids take auto Member School Board tech,” said Kanninen. Audrey R. Clement (I) ...... 18,429 36,756 votes, roughly 65.5 percent. Barbara J. Kanninen (I) ...... 36,756 Kanninen said a lot of the lessons learned “I would love for every student in Arling- Write-in ...... 922 in the first election helped her win Baird’s ton to get a chance to take apart and put seat. together a car. Member School Board - Special That’s a big challenge that won’t happen Nancy Van Doren (I) ...... 52,719 “It’s very hard to get your name out into Write-in ...... 1,492 the community,” said Kanninen. “After the in the near future, but I’d love kids to have first run, when I lost, a lot of people told those hands on experiences.” Question - Arlington Public Schools me to run again … It’s all about how you While the work has just started for Yes ...... 49,439 No ...... 16,899 can get your name out there. It takes a lot Kanninen, Redman expressed equal parts of time; it’s a tremendous amount of work. joy at Kanninen’s victory and relief that the Question - Community Infrastructure Running a second time, you’re ready with a election was finished. Yes ...... 44,858 message.” “I think it’s good, I think we were able to No ...... 21,073 Raphael welcomed the new perspectives have some great conversations during the Question - Metro and Transportation to the decision-making process of the School race,” said Redman. “Personally, I’m happy Yes ...... 46,807 Board. for Barbara and happy the election is now No ...... 19,344 over. This one in particular was productive “It’s great to have new perspectives; both Source: Virginia Department of Elections, unofficial as of Nov. 11. Nancy [Van Dorn] and Barbara [Kanninen] and rewarding.”
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2014 ❖ 9 Arlington REAL ESTATE Photos by Veronica Bruno/The Connection Top Sales in September, 2014 In September 2014, 229 Arlington homes sold between $2,183,767-$63,000.
1 1314 Jackson Street — $2,183,767
2 3164 17th Street North — $2,155,655 George Washington Memorial Pkwy
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Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City ..... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold 6 2735 Lorcom Lane — $1,698,000 1 1314 JACKSON ST ...... 6 . 5 .. 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $2,183,767 .... Detached ... 0.12 ...... 22201 ...... LYON VILLAGE ...... 09/24/14
2 3164 17TH ST N ...... 5 . 5 .. 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $2,155,655 .... Detached ... 0.18 ...... 22201 ...... LYON VILLAGE ...... 09/22/14
3 4050 LORCOM LN ...... 4 . 4 .. 2 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,800,000 .... Detached ... 0.19 ...... 22207 ...... LEE HEIGHTS ...... 09/30/14
4 5624 34TH ST N ...... 6 . 5 .. 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,775,000 .... Detached ... 0.24 ...... 22207 ...... CRESCENT HILLS ...... 09/26/14
5 1421 NASH ST ...... 3 . 4 .. 2 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,775,000 .... Townhouse . 0.02 ...... 22209 BROMPTONS AT MONUMENT PLACE09/26/14
6 2735 LORCOM LN ...... 5 . 4 .. 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,698,000 .... Detached ... 0.22 ...... 22207 ...... WOODMONT ...... 09/17/14
7 6106 30TH ST N ...... 5 . 4 .. 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,670,000 .... Detached ... 0.18 ...... 22207 ...... FALLSVIEW ...... 09/30/14
8 4020 RANDOLPH ST N ..... 5 . 4 .. 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,599,000 .... Detached ... 0.26 ...... 22207 ...... ARLINGWOOD ...... 09/09/14
9 2324 QUEBEC ST N ...... 5 . 5 .. 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,570,000 .... Detached ... 0.20 ...... 22207 ...... FARRINGTON RIDGE ...... 09/19/14
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10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home LifeStyle Book Features Local Tastemakers
design process to understand how my clients want Interior designers offer to best use their space,” said Sanchez. “For example, do you have a big family that requires 10 seats at the advice on creating an dining table? Do you host the weekly playgroup and therefore need open spaces and childproof fabrics? elegant home. Write down your answers and you will quickly see what you need and what’s important to you, and this By Marilyn Campbell will help you develop the right space.” The Connection Personal touches and do-it-yourself projects are great ways to showcase your tastes and sense of all not only brings vibrantly colored leaves style,” said Allie Mann of Arlington. and pumpkins, but it also ushers in a slew “Don’t be afraid to use your space as a creative Fof new book releases. Among those is an outlet,” she said. “Do-it-yourself interior design book featuring projects don’t need to be super time- local designers. consuming or terribly sophisticated, Melissa Mather’s “Creating either.” Elegant Interiors: Designers in their Own Words” is a collec- CREATE A MASTER PLAN before tion of narratives from design beginning a project is advice offered experts who offer advice on cre- by Kai Tong, an architect at Hopkins ating a stylish home. It is filled & Porter in Potomac, Md. “It doesn’t with photographs of rooms that need to be implemented and fin- offer a variety of definitions of el- ished immediately, but it will al- egance, including modern, tradi- low the clients to live in the space tional and even preppy. and observe how both the space “We presented questions to a and their vision and needs variety of skillful tastemakers, each evolve,” he said. with a discerning eye for style,” said One of the first things to ask Mather. “Their answers are intended and consider is how the space to help the reader discover their own is going to be used, said Ann personal style and create a home that Photo contributed O’Shields, an interior designer is both elegant and comfortable. The and owner of The Nest Egg in New book on creating an designers share some of the insights Fairfax. elegant home features local they use while guiding their clients to “Will it be adults only in a for- designers. the discovery of their own unique de- mal setting or a space with children and pets?” sign style.” she asks. “From there, I recommend identifying Among the designers in the book are Victoria spaces or things in your current home that you en- Sanchez of Victoria Sanchez Interiors and Victoria joy. It’s important to give your home personality and at Home in Old Town, Alexandria, who describes how add elements that you enjoy.” she begins her design projects. “Creating Elegant Interiors: Designers in the Own Words,” “I always ask lifestyle questions early on in the can be found at bookstores and on Amazon.com. DC Design House Comes to Virginia House will benefit Children’s National Health System.
By Marilyn Campbell The Connection
he new country estate at 956 Mackall Farm TLane in McLean will be the location for the 8th annual DC Design House, a project that raises money to benefit Children’s National Health System. The 2015 DC Design House will be held from April 11 to May 10. “We’re excited to have found such a wonderful lo- cation and partner for the 2015 DC Design House,” said Skip Singleton, co-founder of the DC Design House. “The new home by Artisan Builders is a Photo courtesy of the 2015 DC Design House charming old farmhouse-style home in McLean, our A country estate in McLean is the 2015 first venture into Virginia, with many rooms for our location for the DC Design House. team of designers to decorate.” Built by Artisan Builders and designed by Harrison Builders’ new old farmhouse in McLean, Va., has been Design, the 8,869-square-foot home replicates an old selected as the 2015 DC Design House,” said Stephen American farmhouse. The home is reminiscent of a Yeonas of Artisan Builders. “Our entire team is com- Virginia countryside home, but offers modern ameni- mitted to making the event the best ever, while help- ties. The interior floor plan is an L shape, which was ing a great cause, Children’s National Health Sys- popular among early farmers because of the ease and tem.” efficiency of adding future rooms. “My partners and I are truly thrilled that Artisan See HOUSE, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2014 ❖ 11 Entertainment
Email announcements to arlington@ Visit www.synetictheater.org/studio connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, or call 703-824-8060. time, location, description and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Signature Offers Up WEDNESDAY/NOV. 12 tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Book Club Discussion. 5 p.m. at One fore event. More Page Books, 2200 North ‘Sex With Strangers’ Westmoreland St., Arlington. The Teen Book Group will meet and ONGOING discuss “I’ll Give You the Sun” by Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, Nov. 30 Jandy Nelson. Call 703-300-9746 or at Terrace Gallery. Artist talk is visit www.onemorepagebooks.com Saturday, Sept. 20, 2 p.m. at Terrace Opposites attract as two for more. Happy Hour. Gallery. Artsphere, Terrace Gallery, 5-8 p.m. at Continental, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 932. Think strangers are trapped 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington. With Your Hands: Illustrated Join A-SPAN for this happy hour Journals Come to Life Through Image courtesy of Christopher Muell supporting an end to veteran Augmented Reality. Free Admission. by a snowstorm in a homelessness. There will be a live Visit www.artsphere.com for more. raffle and ping-pong and pool “Sex with Strangers.” At Signature tournaments. Visit Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., secluded cabin. www.rosslynva.org/do for more. Book Signing. Shirlington. The play by Laura Eason By Steve Hibbard 7 p.m. at Arlington Central Library,1015 N Quincy St., runs through Sunday, Dec. 7. Tickets The Connection go on sale July 1 and performances Arlington. Author, plant curator and are Tuesday-Sunday evenings with photographer Rick Darke will discuss matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. and sign “The Living Landscape: ignature Theater in Arlington is staging the Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity $40 and up. Visit www.signature- savvy and sexy “Sex With Strangers” theatre.org for more. in the Home Garden.” This event is S hosted by One More Page Books. Call Fall SOLOS. Through Saturday, Dec. through Dec. 7, 2014. 20, artists from across the Mid- 703-300-9746 or visit The talkative, sharp-tongued play stars two www.onemorepagebooks.com for Atlantic region are selected for solo strangers played by Holly Twyford and Luigi exhibitions to take place in one of more. AAC’s seven separate gallery spaces, Sottile — as opposites who are trapped by a snow-
or outside on the grounds. Visit storm in a secluded cabin. Twyford plays Olivia, er THURSDAY/NOV. 13 www.arlingtonartscenter.org/solos/ an unsuccessful yet gifted 39-year-old writer who Doggie Half Mile. 1:30 p.m. at apply for more. “Sex With Strangers” stars Holly Art Exhibit. Runs through Jan. 5. at needs a big break; and Sottile plays Ethan, a Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Twyford and Luigi Sottile at Signature 3501 2nd St. Visit www.pvtc.org/ Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 younger tech-addicted blogger who is already suc- Military Road. “We Are Arlington,” Theatre through Dec. 7, 2014. welcome#dogdash for more. cessful and provides guidance through the pub- Author Talk. an exhibit of vintage photographs 7 p.m. at One More Page and memorabilia. Monday- lishing maze. Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St. Thursday,10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday - Author Barbara Bonner will share Opposites instantly attract, undeniable chemis- and I had them in Holly Twyford and Luigi Sottile. from her collection of stories and Wednesday, 1-9 p.m. Friday - try ignites and sex is imminent. As the dawn rises, My job was simply to approach the project with Saturday, 10 a.m.-5p.m. Call 703- poems, “Inspiring Generosity.” Call 228-6330 for more. however, what could have just been a one-night- rigor and integrity and try to be as honest and 703-300-9746 or visit Family and Teen Skate Nights. www.onemorepagebooks.com for stand transforms into something more compli- complex as the script.” more. Through March 28 at The Thomas cated when online exploits interfere with their He added, “When you have a good, smart, Jefferson Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive. The evenings start with real-life connection. worthwhile story to tell and you have really great FRIDAY/NOV. 14 Family Skating from 6:30-9 p.m. and Director Aaron Posner said while the play deals actors and designers to do it, directing gets a lot Book Club Discussion. 11 a.m. at close with Teen Nights from 9-10:45 with issues like privacy, technology and writing simpler.” One More Page Books, 2200 North p.m., for middle and high school Westmoreland St., Arlington. The students. $2 per person/$3 skate and more, it is a kind of cross-cultural love story. Posner said there are a lot of things you can Daytime Book Group will meet and rental. Visit parks.arlingtonva.us/ “It is perhaps the most enduring, most endlessly take away from the play. “For most of us, love and discuss “The Rosie Project” by kids-events/roller-skating-nights- fascinating story of all time,” he said. “Can these connection are so central to our lives that it seems Graeme Simsion. Call 703-300-9746 skate-parties-thomas-jefferson for or visit www.onemorepagebooks.com more. two people connect across their differences or we rarely tire of hearing about it or reading about LGBT & Straight Friends Social. for more. obstacles?” it or seeing it,” he said. “And if the storytelling is Concert. 8 p.m. at Artisphere, 1101 Tuesdays. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 Posner said playwright Laura Eason, a former honest and rich, then we can leave with new per- Wilson Blvd. Singer-songwriter and p.m.; Mikey’s “Bar A” Video Wall, 7 guitarist Raul Midón will perform. p.m.; start time at 8 p.m. IOTA Club writer for Netflix’s “House of Cards,” is a theatre spectives, new insights into ourselves or our Visit www.artisphere.com/ for more. & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. IOTA Club artist who he believes in. He’s also known her as choices, and even new hope for how we might & Cafe has designated every Tuesday an actor, director, artistic director, adaptor for choose to move forward.” LGBT & Straight Friends Social Night SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 15-16 for those 21 years and older. Free. many years, and is always interested in anything Fine Crafts Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com/ for she is doing. “She is the real deal – smart, insight- “Sex With Strangers” is playing Tuesdays thru Lee Arts Center, 5722 Lee Highway. more information. ful, curious, incisive…So I am always interested Sundays, through Dec. 7, 2014, at Shirlington’s Enjoy some of the region’s finest art Open Mic Comedy. Wednesdays 8-10 work. Visit www.culturecapital.com/ p.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 Wilson in her work,” he said. He read the piece as a first Signature Theater, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. event.php?id=35048 for more. Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. 21 and up draft several years ago and has followed it ever A pride night will be held on Friday, Nov. 21; and only. Free show, $25 cash prize for since. discussion nights will be held on Nov. 12 and 18, best joke. Call 703-248-9888 or visit SATURDAY/NOV. 15 www.RiRa.com/Arlington for more. “I was thrilled to finally get to direct it,” he said. and Dec. 3. There is strong sexual content and nu- Kenmore Craft and Flea Market. Invasive Plants Removal. Work With “Sex With Strangers,” Posner said, “You dity in the show. Tickets are $47.55 to $91.15. Visit 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Kenmore Middle parties are held every month to keep need two excellent, courageous, generous actors, www.signature-theatre.org or call 703-820-9771. School, 200 South Carlin Springs the parks free of destructive invasive Road. Enjoy original art and plants. Teens, adults and families handcrafted goods. Visit welcome. Every second Sunday of the www.apsva.us/Domain/1742 for month 2-4:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch LAFF. Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday at more. Nature Center, 3608 Military Road; CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Poetry Series. 6-8 p.m. second Sunday Whitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Native American History. 10:30 a.m. call 703-228-3403. Every third of the month at IOTA Club & Cafe, Blvd. Prizes for first place. Free. Visit Theatre Classes. Encore Stage & at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Sunday of the month 2-5 p.m. at 2832 Wilson Blvd. Hosted by poet www.whitlows.com or call 703-276- Studio is holding classes and mini 2845 N Marcey Road, Arlington. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Miles David Moore. Featured artists 9693. camps for children in grades K-8 at Learn about the history of the Native Carlin Springs Road; call 703-228- share their poetry followed by open Storytime. Mondays and Fridays, on Saturdays at Thomas Jefferson Americans who lived in Arlington 6535 or visit readings. Free. Visit 10:30-11:00 a.m. at Kinder Haus Community Theatre, 125 S. Old centuries ago through a slide show, registration.arlingtonva.us. Free, no www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call Toys, 1220 N. Fillmore St. Storytime Glebe Road and Tuesdays and hands-on activities and a visit to a registration required. 703-522-8340. with Ms. Laura. Call 703-527-5929. Wednesdays after-school at Theatre Native American encampment site. Comedy. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. at Open Mic Nite. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Lego Club. Monthly on the first on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Visit www.nvrpa.org/park/ Comedy Spot, in Ballston Common every Wednesday at IOTA Club & Wednesday. 4-5 p.m. Glencarlyn Drive. Visit www.encorestageva.org potomac_overlook for more. Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., children can Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Sign-up Branch Library, 300 South for a list of classes. Casino Night. 7-11 p.m. at Columbus enjoy ComedySportz for Kidz. $10. times are 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Kensington St. The library provides Synetic Theater. Synetic Studio, 2155 Club of Arlington, 5115 Little Falls Visit www.comedyindc.com or 703- Bring instruments, fans and friends. tubs of legos and a special challenge Crystal City Plaza Arcade T-19, Road, Arlington. A Night to Beat the 294-LAFF. Featured musicians perform from and after the program the creations Arlington. Synetic offers an Odds will raise funds for Team Comedy. Every Friday at 8 p.m. and 9:30-10 p.m. Visit are displayed for everyone to see. No introduction to the world of physical Alexis, a local chapter of The Cure Saturday at 7:30 p.m. is www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call registration required. Call 703-228- theater, acting and dance through Starts Now, in honor of Alexis Agin ComedySportz (“clean”) and at 10 703-522-8340. 6548 for more. energetic and athletic feats that who was battling a form of brain p.m. on Friday and Saturday is the Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sunday Family Nights. 7 -9 p.m. on the first inspire students to creativity. Classes cancer. Food and drink, a variety of Blue Show (“adult”), both at Comedy every month at Galaxy Hut, 2711 Friday of the month at Arlington Mill include programs for elementary, gaming tables, live and silent Spot, in Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd. Visit Community Center. E-mail DPR- middle and high school students, as auctions, and music. Visit Wilson Blvd. $15 each. Visit www.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525- [email protected]. or well as adults. Discounted packages www.dc.thecurestartsnow.org www.comedyindc.com or 703-294- 8646. call Emily Thrasher at 703-228-4773. and payment plans are available. 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Kenmore Craft and Flea Market Restaurant Saturday, November 15, 2014 SUNDAY/NOV. 16 THURSDAY/NOV. 20 Français 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. House Concert Series. 5 p.m. in 5th Annual Holiday Floral Design Washington, D.C. Arlington-based Event. 6:30- 9:00 p.m. at and IBIS Chamber Music presents Cooperative Association Building, Bar “One of a kind” Holiday Gifts! concerts in private homes, followed 4301 Wilson Blvd. Enjoy by a reception. Proceeds fund demonstrations from Company From Original Art and community concerts. $25, limited Flowers, door prizes and light Open for Brunch & space. Email refreshments. Tickets are $25. Dinner on Sundays Handcrafted Goods to [email protected] or call Contact Renee Bayes at 703-241- 703-755-0960 for reservations. Visit 2651 or [email protected] for more. Fantastic Upcycled Finds! ibischambermusic.org for more. Monday & Tuesday FRIDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 21-22 Nites! Dinner for 2 Support the Theatre and Dance Department of MONDAY/NOV. 17 Art Show. 8 p.m. at Artisphere, 1101 and a bottle of wine Kenmore Middle School Laughter Yoga. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Wilson Blvd. Peter Aguero will take Arlington Central Library the audience through a raw and for $39.95 (2 course) 200 South Carlin Springs Road Auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St. Use sympathetic look at his relationship Arlington, VA breathing, clapping and movement with his father over the years. Call exercises to relax and boost 703-875-1100 or visit Customer creativity. Session ends with silent www.artisphere.com for more. Appreciation Nights meditation. Free. Email [email protected] for Thursday Nov. 20 more. FRIDAY/NOV. 21 & Friday Nov. 21 Author Talk. 4:30 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 North Thursday Dec 4th TUESDAY/NOV.18 Westmoreland St., Arlington. Best- & Friday Dec. 5th Book Club Discussion. 7p.m. at One selling author and illustrator LeUyen More Page Books, 2200 North Pham will share from her latest All Food will be 30% Westmoreland St., Arlington. The books, “The Twelve Days of Mystery and Suspense Book Club will Christmas” and “Princess in Black” off to say Thank you meet and discuss “The Ice Princess” and will show customers how to for all the years. by Camilla Lackberg. Call 703-300- make a Christmas ornament craft. 9746 or visit Call 703-300-9746 or visit www.onemorepagebooks.com for www.onemorepagebooks.com for Group rates more. more. & private room Cosmos Double Feature. 6 p.m. at David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 WEDNESDAY/NOV. 19 N. Quincy St. Come see how it all Celebrating 50 years! Book Club Discussion. 7p.m. at One began in the introductory episode of More Page Books, 2200 North COSMOS by Dr. Carl Sagan. Visit 10 East Glebe Road Westmoreland St., Arlington. The www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org for Nonfiction Book Club will meet and more. Alexandria, Virginia 22305 discuss “The Empathy Exams” by Chezandree.com Leslie Jamison. Call 703-300-9746 or visit www.onemorepagebooks.com SATURDAY/NOV. 22 703.836.1404 for more. Childrens Concert. 10:30 a.m. at Now’sNow’s AA GreatGreat TimeTime forfor YourYour LandscapeLandscape Project!Project! FreeFree EstimatesEstimates Patios,Patios,Patios, Walkways,Walkways,Walkways, RetainingRetainingRetaining Walls,Walls,Walls, Sunday, November 16, 2014 • 11:00am-1:00pm LandscapingLandscapingLandscaping &&& sososo muchmuchmuch more!more!more! 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Rock Spring Congregational United Church of on-presidential-picture-stories-central for more. Christ, 5010 Little Falls Road. This will be a 45- minute concert for children of all ages. Free. Visit ibischambermusic.org for more. TUESDAY/NOV. 25 Episode Screening. 6 p.m. at David M. Brown Book Club Discussion. 7p.m. at One More Page Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy St. Enjoy a Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St., Arlington. screening of Cosmos episode Harmony of the The Spirituality Book Club will meet. Call 703- Worlds followed by an evening debate between 300-9746 or visit www.onemorepagebooks.com. famed astronomers, Tycho Brahea and Johannes Kepler. Visit www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org. SATURDAY/NOV. 29 Small Business Saturday. At One More Page SUNDAY/NOV. 23 Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St., Arlington. Annual Artist Expo. 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. at One More Page will participate in Small Congregation Etz Hayim, 2920 Arlington Blvd. Business Saturday, a nationwide campaign More than 30 local artist will be selling a wide encouraging holiday shoppers to shop locally range of crafts. Visit www.etzhayim.net/ during one of the busiest shopping weekends of Artist_Expo.html for more. the year. The store will also participate in Episode Screening.1 p.m. at David M. Brown Arlington Small Business Day, a local campaign Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy St. Enjoy a to encourage the public to shop at local screening of Cosmos episode The Lives of the businesses. Call 703-300-9746 or visit Stars followed by apple pie outside the www.onemorepagebooks.com for more. planetarium. Visit Wonder of the Woods. 2:30-4 p.m. at Potomac www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org for more. Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N Marcey Road. Episode Screening. 2 p.m. at David M. Brown Explore the amazing life, complexity and Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy St. Enjoy a wonders that the woods can offer. Visit screening of the digital program earth, moon www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook. and sun. Visit www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org. Childrens Concert. 4 p.m. at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, 5010 SUNDAY/NOV. 30 Little Falls Road. This will be a 45-minute Animal Encounters. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at concert for children of all ages. Free. Visit Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N ibischambermusic.org for more. Marcey Road. Come meet some of nature’s most interesting wild animals. Participants will learn how they grow, live and have adapted to take on MONDAY/NOV. 24 their current form. Visit www.nvrpa.org/park/ Book Club Discussion. 7p.m. at One More Page potomac_overlook for more. Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St., Arlington. The Holistic Health and Wellness Book Group will meet and discuss “In Defense of Food” by MONDAY/DEC. 1 Michael Pollan. Call 703-300-9746 or visit Author Event. 7 p.m. at Arlington Central Library www.onemorepagebooks.com for more. Auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St. Author Stephen Public Talk. 7 p.m. at Arlington Central Library Grant will share from his book “Collecting Auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St. White House Shakespeare: The Story of Henry and Emily photojournalist Dennis Brack will speak on Folger.” Visit library.arlingtonva.us/ “Presidential Picture Stories.” Visit ai1ec_event/author-event-collecting- library.arlingtonva.us/ai1ec_event/author- shakespeare-the-story-of-henry-and-emily-folger- event-white-house-photojournalist-dennis-brack- by-stephen-grant-central for more.
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From Page 11 touches. The exterior features cov- the rooms on the upper level are a tionally innovative designs and The DC Design House began in ered porches, antique style light- master suite with reading nook inspiration, all while raising 2008 as an event for the DC Metro THIS MODERN FARM- ing, and natural stone in a ran- and three secondary suites, while money for our beneficiary: area in which top area designers HOUSE offers light-filled dom, hand-cut pattern. Landscape the lower level offers a bistro and Children’s National Health Sys- showcased their talents in a “flow- interior rooms that blend design is by Fine Landscapes and bar, media and game rooms, and tem.” ing design home” to raise funds for old elements, such as re- sales by Yeonas & Shafran Real an additional bedroom and bath. The interior designers create a local charity. What began as a claimed wood and antiques, Estate. “We’ll be announcing designers presentation boards, which show single event goal to raise funds for with new features, including Some of the area’s top design- by the end of November,” said Su- how they would design the home. Children’s National Health Sys- top-of-the-line kitchen ap- ers previewed more than 20 rooms san Hayes Long, chair of the DC Volunteer staff choose the design- tem, formerly Children’s National pliances. in the three-level home, which in- Design House, “and we’re sure the ers who will donate their time and Medical Center, has developed into 8th annual DC Design House will talent to transform the house into an annual residential design at- “We’re excited to have found such a continue our tradition of excep- a showcase home. traction and fundraiser. wonderful location and partner for the 2015 DC Design House. The new home by In September 2014, 229 Arlington homes sold between $2,183,767-$63,000. Home Sales This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $225,000-$63,000 range. Artisan Builders is a charming old For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Address ...... BR . FB . HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... PostalCode ...... Subdivision 2804C 16TH RD S #2804C ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $225,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22204 ...... ARLINGTON COURT farmhouse-style home in McLean, our first 248 THOMAS ST #248-4 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $219,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22203 ...... ARLINGTON OAKS 3000 SPOUT RUN PKWY #B502 ...... 0 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $215,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors .... 22201 ...... CARDINAL HOUSE venture into Virginia, with many rooms for 1315 ODE ST #715 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $213,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22209 . WESTMORELAND TERRACE CONDO. 3701 5TH ST S #513 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $205,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors .... 22204 ...... STRATTON HOUSE 822 S. ARLINGTON MILL DR #2-102 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $204,100 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22204 ...... PARKGLEN CONDOMINIUM our team of designers to decorate.” 818 ARLINGTON MILL DR #4-203 .... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $200,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22204 ...... PARK GLEN 4374 PERSHING DR #43742 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $199,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22203 ...... ARLINGTON OAKS — Skip Singleton, cofounder of the DC Design House. 2904 13TH RD S #4302 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $195,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22204 ...... COMMONS OF ARLINGTON 230 THOMAS ST #230-1 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $183,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22203 ...... ARLINGTON OAKS 1322 FORT MYER DR #905 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $180,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22209 ...... WESTMORELAND TERRACE 5002 COLUMBIA PIKE #2 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $170,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ..... 22204 ...... FREDERICK COURTS A gallery finished with cludes first floor formal and fam- 1011 ARLINGTON BLVD #948 ...... 0 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $165,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... RIVER PLACE SOUTH stone from an old Virginia ily foyers, dining and living rooms, 1021 ARLINGTON BLVD #926 ...... 0 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $153,500 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... RIVER PLACE 1200 ARLINGTON RIDGE RD #716 .. 0 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $140,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors .... 22202 ...... THE CAVENDISH farmhouse and a library library, kitchen, breakfast room, 4600 FOUR MILE RUN DR #1009 .... 0 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $125,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22204 ...... THE CARLTON paneled in quarter-sawn oak family room, mudroom and front 900 TAYLOR ST #1429 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $63,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22203 ...... JEFFERSON RES are among the vintage and rear covered porches. Among Copyright 2014 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of October 15, 2014.
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No. 9 Potomac Falls Panthers at 7:30 p.m. yards and two touchdowns. Kareem Hall Warriors will face on Friday in the opening round of the 5A carried six times for 71 yards and a score. North region playoffs. It will be just the sec- “I feel like we did what we were supposed Potomac Falls at ond playoff appearance in program history to and played Wakefield football,” Young for the Warriors. Potomac Falls (Sterling) wrote. “We started slow and didn’t really 7:30 p.m. on Friday. finished the regular season with a 6-4 get rolling until second quarter. We have to record, including wins in its last two games. start hot every game if we want to be suc- By Jon Roetman “They’re a good football team,” Hogwood cessful and practicing for Thanksgiving.” The Connection said, “[and] they play in a good conference.” Hogwood, a 2000 Wakefield graduate in Despite the game’s historic significance, his second season as program’s head coach, he latest challenge facing Hogwood said the Warriors are trying to is familiar with at least one member of the Wakefield head football coach approach it like any other contest while try- Potomac Falls coaching staff. Hogwood T Wayne Hogwood is a product ing to avoid the festivities surrounding it. played quarterback at Shenandoah Univer- of the Warriors’ season of his- Running back Leon Young said the Warriors sity for then-head coach Paul Barnes, who toric success. will no longer be viewed as an underdog. is now the Panthers’ offensive coordinator. Wakefield’s list of accomplishments in “We won’t play anymore teams that will While Hogwood is trying to make sure 2014 includes the program’s first winning overlook us and take us as a joke,” Young the Warriors are focused on the task at season since 1983, and its best record (7- wrote in an email. “We will be taken seri- hand, the fact that Wakefield is even in the 3) since 1972. On Friday, Nov. 14, the War- ously from here on out and we have to be playoffs is quite the accomplishment. riors will host a playoff game for the first prepared and bring our A game every time.” “We’re definitely proud of our young men time in school history. With all the positives After a 5-1 start, Wakefield lost two of its that we’ve been coaching,” Hogwood said, experienced by Wakefield players this sea- next three games, succumbing to Arlington “but we’re not stopping to reflect on that. son, how do the Warriors avoid a we’re-just- foes Yorktown (44-21, Oct. 17) and Wash- … The season is not finished.” happy-to-be-here approach to their ington-Lee (27-20, Oct. 31). The Warriors For Young, the Warriors’ accomplishments postseason matchup with Potomac Falls? ended the regular season on a winning note, this season reach beyond the football field. “That is the struggle that my coaching staff however, beating winless Mount Vernon 45- “It feels great to be a part of something Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection is facing this week,” Hogwood said. “I wish 12 on Nov. 7. Young had a huge night, car- so historic in my community,” Young wrote. Running back Kareem Hall (20), I knew how to do it but it’s my first time rying 19 times for 192 yards and a touch- “I’ve lived in Arlington all my life from kin- quarterback Riley Wilson and the having to do it. I can tell you at the end of down, and catching three passes for 79 dergarten to 11th grade and I’m finally giv- Wakefield football team will host the week whether I get it right or not.” yards and two scores. Quarterback Riley ing back to the community and giving them the first playoff game in program Wakefield, the No. 8 seed, will host the Wilson completed 7 of 13 passes for 209 something to cheer about.” history on Friday, Nov. 14. Yorktown Beats W-L, Both Go to Playoffs he Yorktown and Wash- Tington-Lee football teams each made the playoffs in 2014, but the Patri- ots ended the regular season with bragging rights. Yorktown defeated Washing- ton-Lee 28-3 on Nov. 7 at Wash- ington-Lee High School. The Patriots closed the regular sea- son with a four-game winning streak and a 7-3 record. The Generals dropped to 6-4, losing two of their last three. Martino Serafini (294) and James Gusmer Yorktown won the game Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection (286) compete for Washington-Lee during without the services of starting Louise Krafft/The Connection Washington-Lee’s Donia Nichols finished the 6A North region meet on Nov. 5 at quarterback Joe McBride, who Charlie Tiene and the 33rd at the 6A North region meet on Nov. 5. Burke Lake Park. suffered a torn MCL in his right Yorktown football team knee against Mount Vernon the defeated Washington-Lee week before. 28-3 on Nov. 7. “[Tiene] really stepped up,” W-L XC Concludes Season at Regionals McBride wrote in a Twitter mes- 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14. sage. “It’s a rivalry game for the The Pioneers have an 8-2 he Washington-Lee boys’ and girls’ cross Robinson (170). county championship. He made record. Tcountry teams finished sixth and 11th, re- Christopher Mutty was the Generals top harrier, some great plays.” Washington-Lee is the No. 11 spectively, at the 6A North region champi- finishing 35th with a time of 16:02. Patrick Odlum McBride was waiting on an seed and will travel to face No. onship meet on Nov. 5 at Burke Lake Park, ending was 38th (16:09). official diagnosis of his knee at 6 West Springfield at 7:30 p.m. their seasons. The girls’ team finished with a score of 259. Oakton the time. on Friday, Nov. 14. The Spar- Neither team sent an individual to states. won the championship with a score of 58, and Madi- Yorktown enters the tans are 8-2, have won five in a The boys’ team, which won the Conference 6 son finished runner-up with a total of 67. Lake postseason as the No. 9 seed in row and eight of their last nine, title, posted a score of 203. Lake Braddock won Braddock was third (79), followed by Patriot (116) the 6A North region and will including a 16-14 victory over the team title with 37, and Oakton secured a state and Robinson (190). travel to face No. 8 Patriot at No. 3 Lake Braddock. berth with a total of 86. West Springfield finished Donia Nichols finished 33rd for W-L with a time of third with 118, followed by Chantilly (120) and 18:50. Laura Ramirez finished 37th (18:58).
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