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As a member of James Madison High School Amnesty International Club, Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection senior Sean Doyle coordinates activism with others on such issues as Marshall senior Aidan Kemp (center) is the lead senior mentor for the abolishing the death penalty, reducing gun violence and police brutality, Marshall Freshman Transition program and does community service and convincing the Vienna Town Council to make Vienna an “I Welcome work through St. Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean. Refugees” town. Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County Committed to Peacemaking reception honors activists and advocates.

By Tim Peterson disadvantaged foreign youth. The Connection Shaan Chudasama, senior at uraya Sadeed said hearing more Chudasama co-founded and is vice presi- than 20 stories of students promot- dent of Young at Art, a non-profit organiza- Sing peace in and out of their tion using art-related activities to improve schools made her believe “there is the quality of life of seniors, less fortunate still hope for a brighter future.” children and veterans. With his sister, the Sadeed is a native of Kabul, Afghanistan other co-founder, they’ve partnered with the who made a new home in the United States Special Olympics and Sunrise Assisted Liv- in 1982, fleeing the aftermath of the Soviet ing. invasion. She founded the non-government Vanessas Mae Avendano, senior at organization Help the Afghan Children and is author of “Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul Avendano is vice president of Falls Guesthouse.” Church’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and The former owner of a real estate com- Transgender club and also founded Falls pany, Sadeed has risked dangerous situa- Church High School United, a group of clubs tions to deliver humanitarian aid to women united to spread peace and acceptance. The and children in war-torn Afghanistan. On group has produced a series of videos deal- Sunday, March 12, she addressed high ing with anti-bullying and giving respect. school students from around Fairfax County Sabah Munshi, senior at Hayfield being honored at the Student Peace Awards. Marshall senior Aidan Kemp (cen- Suraya Sadeed said hearing the Secondary School Sadeed spoke about the importance of ter) is the lead senior mentor for stories of students promoting Munshi helped organize a project called promoting peace through education, as a the Marshall Freshman Transition peace in and out of their schools, Walking for Water and raised both aware- preventative measure against bullying, ha- program and does community it made her believe “there is still ness of the world’s water crisis and more tred and violence later in life. service work through St. Thomas hope for a brighter future.” than $2,000 for the Tap Project by UNICEF. “The cost of providing peace education Episcopal Church in McLean. She has also volunteered at Hospi- to 8 million children in Afghanistan is less,” other elected officials in congratulating the tal Center in the renal unit. she said, “than buying one military plane.” ficking awareness to anti-genocide. award-winners. Surabhi Khanal, senior at Herndon The student peace awards are offered in “Few goals are more important in the The 2017 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax High School all Fairfax County public high schools and world today,” Evans said, “than promoting County winners are as follows, bios accord- Khanal has been a member of the some private schools. Schools choose their peace, acceptance, kindness and tolerance.” ing to the event program: Herndon Leo Club and founded MedLove, winners based on their work to promote Evans was joined in congratulating the Ethan Mirani, junior at the Cedar Inc, a non-profit organization with the mis- peace as well as prevent causes of violence: students by fellow board members Ryan Lane School in Vienna sion of helping rescue women in the United poverty, discrimination and injustice. McElveen (at-large) and Dalia Palchik Mirani was a member of the school’s Anti- States and abroad who are human traffick- Each of the individual or groups of stu- (Providence). Bullying Commitee for two years and ing victims. Through the Key Club, Khanal dents not only took action for peace, but Fairfax County Board of Supervisors vice worked to grow the group as well as plan and other students also organized a benefit did so with creative, entrepreneurial energy chairman and Mason District representative activities and keep things organized. gala to raise awareness of local trafficking — founding clubs, organizing charity Penny Gross (D) read a letter of recogni- Jasmine Howard, senior at and $3,000 for combatting HIV and AIDS projects, leading training sessions or creat- tion from board chairman Sharon Bulova Centreville High School in her native Nepal. ing documentary films. that thanked the students for their commit- Howard organized members of the Naba Khan and Shafia Tala, juniors Fairfax County School Board chair Sandy ment to peacemaking. Centreville Key Club to sell 240 wristbands at in Evans said she was deeply impressed with All the students have come together, Gross from Guatemala, made out of leather and Herndon the work of the students being honored at read from Bulova’s letter, “in one goal, pieces of coconut shell with colored string, Khan and Talat founded the organization the Stacy Sherwood Community Center in strengthening peace and unity.” raising $1,700 in sales and donations that Fairfax, from anti-bullying to human traf- Del. Kenneth Plum (D-36) joined the went back to the wristband artisans and See Peace Awards, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 15-21, 2017 ❖ 3 News Peace Awards Presented From Page 3

Women of the World (WOW) to promote Photos by women’s rights and help women struggling with homelessness, hunger, oppression or abuse. Some of their projects include open-

Tim Peterson ing a sewing institute in Nalgona, India and fundraisers involving the whole student body. Jamie Hunstad, senior at Lake

Braddock Secondary School /The Connection Hunstad set up a Special Olympics pro- gram at Lake Braddock, starting with a bas- ketball team and adding track and field. She coaches both teams, and also helped the Rachel’s Challenge program find a presence at her school. Rachel’s Challenge deals with stomping out bullying and promoting tol- The Student Peace Awards are offered in all Fairfax County public high schools and some private schools. erance and inclusion. Schools choose their winners based on their work to promote peace as well as prevent causes of violence: Donya Momenian and Chrissie poverty, discrimination and injustice. This year’s awards were given out March 12 at the Stacy Sherwood Ivanova, seniors at Langley High Community Center in Fairfax. School The two seniors co-founded a chapter of find primary and secondary sources look- the Girl Up Club at Langley, growing it from ing at improving state and societal relations two to 30 members who meet bi-monthly. in Myanmar (Burma). The national and international club empow- Maiss Mohamed and Deema ers young women in education, fundraising, Alharthi, juniors at JEB Stuart High advocacy and service, as well as runs de- School velopment programs in Guatemala, India, The Stuart juniors revitalized their Liberia, Malawi, Uganda and Ethiopia. school’s Model United Nations Club and Naomi Soquar, senior at Robert E. have become active with Students in Train- Lee High School ing for Advocacy and Responsibility. They Soquar helped found a chapter of the also participate in Key Club, Girls Up and Amnesty International Club at Lee — she Interact, and volunteer with groups includ- currently serves as its president. She led ing the Virginia Coalition of Latino Organi- club members and volunteers in writing let- zation. ters against human rights violations, which Members of TJ Minds Matter, in one case contributed to two political pris- Thomas Jefferson High School for oners in the Democratic Republic of Congo Science and Technology being released. Soquar also serves with Girls The student-led group offers support for Learn International, the Capital Area Food South Lakes senior Emily Lockwood mentors freshmen transitioning to handling stress and disappointment, and Bank and Habitat for Humanity. high school and coaches track for children with special needs. provides resources for learning how to en- Sean Doyle, senior at James Madi- gage with someone in a crisis and non-cri- son High School Vernon High School rying out school and community projects sis situation. TJ Minds Matter hosted a A member of Madison’s Amnesty Inter- Boku helped create a program that together. In 2016, the group raised money Mental Wellness Week in January this year, national Club Doyle is coordinating activ- teaches disadvantaged youth and adults in for Bethany House shelter for female vic- including days dedicated to random acts of ism with others on such issues as abolish- his community computer skills. The senior tims of domestic abuse; they’ve also also kindness and stomping out stigma (sur- ing the death penalty, reducing gun violence also gives groups of counselors feedback, produced fleece blankets for New Hope rounding mental illness). and police brutality, and convincing the suggestions for encouraging more minor- Housing and their mission to end Students with Combatting Intoler- Vienna Town Council to make Vienna a “I ity students to take advantage of advanced homelessness. In 2017, Blossoming Beau- ance at Welcome Refugees” town. courses. ties is collaborating with A Space of Her The Fairfax County class Combatting In- Aidan Kemp, senior at George C Roza Al Barznji, senior at Moun- Own to target and support fifth grade girls tolerance was created in 2015 — West Marshall High School tain View Alternative High School avoiding delinquency. Potomac teacher Robert Kerr molds the cur- Kemp is the lead senior mentor for the Al Barznji came to the United States three Narjes Bencheikh, senior at South riculum around social justice topics, racism, Marshall Freshman Transition program and years ago as a refugee from Northern Iraq, County High School sexism, welcoming immigrant and refugee does community service work through St. and works to help her classmates under- The South County senior helped co-found students, and advocating for the rights of Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean. stand her Kurdish heritage using photogra- a Muslim Student Association and Interna- lesbian, gay, transgender and asexual stu- Josh Leong and Sam Gollob, jun- phy. She’s also published seven stories about tional Club at her school. The 50-person dents, staff and other people in the com- iors at McLean High School her own journey becoming a Kurdish Ameri- Muslim Student Association carries out role- munity. The 22-member class raises money The two juniors created a 10-minute film can, the people of Syria and refugees in playing exercises and discusses issues en- to support small local non-profits and spon- documenting the struggles of Herman American communities, as well as made a countered in the community. sored a school-wide Diversity Week. Wainggai, a human rights advocate from documentary about American Thanksgiving Emily Lockwood, senior at South Rodney Wrice, senior, and Audrey West Papua who escape political imprison- traditions. Lakes High School Wever, junior, West Springfield ment by taking a boat to Australia. “Herman Members of Blossoming Beauties Lockwood mentors freshmen High School Wainggai: A Hidden Genocide” premiered at Quander Road School transitioning to high school and coaches Friends Wrice and Wever started a kindness at the Garifuna Indigenous Film Festival in Young women in the Blossoming Beau- track for children with special needs. For a campaign using candy bars and sticky notes Los Angeles in April, 2016. ties program work on both becoming more school assignment, she worked with the to encourage positive messaging around the Yosaph Boku, senior at Mount well-rounded and confident, as well as car- Institute of Peace in , D.C., to time of the 2016 Presidential election.

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Discuss Golf Tournament Impact on Area The PGA will be hosting the 2017 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Course in Potomac Falls, Va. from May 23-28, 2017. GFCA has met with representatives of the PGA, and has arranged a public Town Hall meeting to give Great Falls residents an opportunity to learn about the event’s impact on Great Falls, ask questions, and pro- vide input to the organizers of the event and to Fairfax County offi- cials. This meeting will be held on March 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Great Falls Library. GFCA members, resi- dents near Trump National, and the general Great Falls public are welcome. Many citizens are concerned about the potential impact of this event on residents of western Great Falls, especially along Sen- eca Road. Here are some details: ❖ The tournament will be held Memorial Day weekend. ❖ 50,000+ spectators are ex- pected, with perhaps 12-14,000 on the busiest day. ❖ Official hotels for the event are in Reston, and most parking for the event will be at Dulles Air- port and One Loudoun (Route 7 in Loudoun County). Access to the golf course by private vehicles and cab will be via Algonquian Park- way and Lowes Island Blvd. ❖ There is a proposal for spec- tator buses to be routed from the off-site parking areas to the Club in a loop. Inbound buses to the course would be routed north on Seneca Road in Great Falls, and then outbound from the Golf Club on Lowes Island Blvd. This would put buses running (at peak times) perhaps every 15 minutes north- bound on Seneca Road; at non- peak times they would run 1-2 per hour; buses would operate from 5 a.m. through early evening. ❖ For security and traffic con- trol, Seneca Regional Park may be closed during the event. Non-resi- dent traffic northbound on Seneca would probably be stopped at an appropriate point (e.g. Beach Mill Road) to avoid the congestion of turnarounds at the end of Seneca near the Golf Club. GFCA was as- sured that this routing would only be for spectator buses, and not for shuttles or any other “official” event traffic. Residents of Seneca are con- cerned about the impact on traffic and access to/from their homes. Other citizens have expressed con- cerns about possible restrictions at Seneca Regional Park. Visit gfca.org for more. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 15-21, 2017 ❖ 7 Practice Makes Perfect

Kyle Knight Ins Agcy Inc Kyle Knight, Agent Local educators share strategies for 11736 Bowman Green Drive Reston, VA 20190 getting children to practice music. ACROSS FROM RESTON TOWN CENTER WWW.KYLEKNIGHT.ORG By Marilyn Campbell 703-435-2300 The Connection

hen Linda Gulyn’s son reached high school age Wand asked to quit his clarinet lessons, the Ar- lington mother of four declined his re- quest. “My son Timmy is an excellent clari- net player. The philosophy I’ve estab- lished in my house is that music is part of your overall education like science Fairfax County Department or math, so you can’t just quit,” said of Transportation Gulyn, saxophonist, former music teacher and professor of psychology at Walkway Improvement Project Marymount University. Georgetown Pike Walkway Project (Route 193) During the month of March, which is Phases III & IV designated at Music in our Schools Photos courtesy of Linda Gulyn Falls Chase Court to Seneca Road Month, educators highlight the benefits Fifteen-year-old Timothy Gulyn plays Christmas Fairfax County, Virginia of quality music education programs. music with fellow clarinetists. His teacher brings Part of a music education is practice, together all her clarinet students to perform with Citizens’ Information Meeting encouraging that in children can be each other several times a year. Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. daunting for some parents. (Formal presentation at 7:30) For children who play a musical instrument, regu- courages students to practice. “There should be some Great Falls Library lar practice is not only a path toward proficiency, it sense that playing the instrument is supposed to be 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, Virginia helps establish discipline that is useful in other ar- fun and students should … have some flexibility be- eas of one life’s. This habit, however, must be estab- yond a rigid experiences,” said Kilkenny. “It shouldn’t Project Description: lished purposefully says John Kilkenny, assistant pro- feel like it’s a negative experience.” In January of 2001, the Board of Supervisors entered into an fessor of music at . “Treat For parents who have trouble getting a child to agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to construct a pedestrian walkway along the north side of Georgetown practice time like a part of child’s daily routine,” he start a practice session, McCoy recommends trying Pike from River Bend Road westward to Seneca Road, a distance of said. “They have to have a consistent time for prac- different times of the day. “For example, I had one approximately 4.2 miles. Phase I, located in the Village Center and tice. For example, they come home from school each mother who had screaming matches with her chil- Phase II, between Utterback Store Road and Falls Chase Court, have day, have a snack and practice for dren to get them to practice af- been completed. 30 minutes.” ter they’d finished their home- Phase III will complete a 250’ long section between Falls Chase One key to keeping children work in the evening,” she said. Court and Falls Bridge Lane. This segment of the trail is the recipient motivated to practice is setting “She changed their practice of federal funds. goals, be they long-term or for the time to the mornings after Because of the federal funding, and because Georgetown Pike itself is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this segment of the current practice session. “Goal- breakfast, but before they left trail must comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation oriented practice for younger for school. That made a huge Act. In addition to presenting design features, FCDOT is actively kids, like a recital to work toward, difference in their willingness to soliciting comments regarding what effect, if any, the proposed trail is likely to have on historic resources in the vicinity. for example is a good motivator,” practice because they were said Kilkenny. “The biggest thing rested and in a better mood.” Phase IV will complete a 1200’ long section between Falls Bridge is consistency, practicing at or Parents should be realistic Lane and Seneca Road. Local funds are utilized for this project. near the same time every day just about their child’s temperament Design elements of the trail will be discussed at this meeting. like everything else they do so and musical talent said Gulyn. When these two phases are completed, the trail will be continuous that it becomes part of their rou- “A child is only going to enjoy from Falls Chase Court to Seneca Road, a distance of approximately tine.” playing an instrument if they’re 0.4 miles. For practice sessions to be effec- good at it and parents have to Review the proposed project plans at the Citizens’ Information tive, they must be organized and be realistic about that,” said Meeting, or at FCDOT’s office at 4050 Legato Road, 4th Floor, Fairfax, purposeful. This is another area Gulyn. “Music isn’t easy for ev- Virginia, 22033. Please call 703-877-5600 to ensure the availability of where goal setting can be useful eryone.” personnel to answer your questions. says, Ann McCoy, who teaches pi- Twelve-year-old Christopher Choosing a teacher who is a Provide your written comments at the meeting or submit them ano and violin in her Bethesda, Gulyn prepares for an audi- good fit for one’s child can have by April 14, 2017 to Mr. Douglas Miller, Fairfax County Department of Md. home. “Maybe a goal for a tion with the Arlington Junior an effect on their desire to prac- Transportation, at 4050 Legato Road, Fairfax Virginia, 22033. You may child who is working on a particu- Honors Orchestra. tice. also e-mail your comments to [email protected]. larly difficult piece of music could “Ask around for recommenda- In order to be considered, the comments for Phase III and Phase IV must be made separately. These comments can be on the same be to spend their practice time perfecting three or tions, but find a teacher who inspires their students,” comment sheet, but it should be clearly stated which phase of the four measures,” she said. “Rather than focusing on said Gulyn. project the comment refers to. practicing for a set amount of time, they could prac- “It’s important to make sure the teacher is some- Fairfax County ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities tice until the can play the three measures perfectly body who is credentialed and has degrees in music in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For information call (703) 877-5600. and then they’re finished for the day. That is more and also that they’re continuing to be engaged pro- effective than saying sitting for 30 minutes without fessionally as teachers and performers,” added FCDOT Project No. 1400130-2013 (PH III) accomplishing something specific.” Kilkenny. “Usually in terms of choosing a teacher, FCDOT Project No. 2G40-088-036 (PH IV). Adding a light-hearted element to practice, which parents and children should have an opportunity to VDOT Project No. 0193-029-123 UPC #60337 (PH III) can be seen by some children as laborious, also en- try a sample private lesson.”

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By Fallon Forbush sion of the ball without dribbling. The Connection THE FALCONS have three levels of play: fierce competition was unfolding on the bas- ❖ Novice: Children 8 and under learn chair skills ketball court last Saturday morning. No and ball handling fundamentals A ❖ sneaker squeaks were heard. Instead, the Prep: Children 13 and under play with an 8.5- clanks of colliding metal echoed throughout the foot hoop and 27.5-inch ball James Lee Community Center gymnasium. ❖ Varsity: High school seniors and under play with The Fairfax Falcons were using the Falls Church a 10-foot hoop and a regulation-sized ball gymnasium to practice for the biggest event of the The Falcons’ Prep team is ranked No. 1 in the na- team’s year: The 2017 National Wheelchair Basket- tion among National Wheelchair Basketball Associa- ball Tournament in Louisville, Ky., from March 30 to tion teams. Its Varsity team ranks No. 16. April 2. The top 16 ranked NWBA teams in both varsity Kids from every corner of and and prep were invited to play in the Varsity and Prep into Maryland come to play for the team, which is National Championships in the Junior Division of the the only wheelchair basketball team between Rich- tournament. mond and Baltimore. “It’s the only place my son is the majority because “It’s more physical than people realize and it’s just he’s in a wheelchair,” said Amy Watson of Lorton. as competitive,” said Lisa Rode, one of the team’s “It’s about so much more than basketball.” four coaches, including her husband Eric, who played Jake Watson, 18, is the only student who relies on on the team when he was a kid. a wheelchair at in Lorton. The wheelchair is considered part of the player’s He has been a Falcon for the past four years. body and the games are often hard-hitting, even to The first time Jake saw the sport being played was the point where players tip over and fall out of their during a Tampa Bay Strong Dogs game in . chairs. The rest is like able-bodied basketball. The adult team was on the court and it made him A wheelchair basketball player may wheel the chair nervous. and bounce the ball simultaneously If the ball is “It was the scariest thing I’ve seen in my life,” Jake picked up and/or placed on the player’s lap, he or said. “They gym was full of burning metal, rubber she is only allowed to push twice before they are and sweat.” obligated to shoot, pass, or dribble the ball again. He joined the team’s youth league and fell in love However, there is no double dribble rule in wheel- with the sport. When the Watsons had to move to chair basketball. A traveling violation occurs if the player takes more than two pushes while in posses- See Fairfax Falcons, Page 11

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northern Virginia, finding a wheelchair basketball team was top priority. “When we moved here, that was the most important thing,” said Amy Watson, whose family searched and found the Fairfax Fal- cons before they looked for a house. “It’s a sport that I can do from the chair,” Jake said. “It’s a connection with others like me.” There is a connection among athletes’ parents as well, who can relate to what it’s like to live or care for someone facing com- plications from a disability. This can mean talking about surgeries that many of the athletes face off the court, Amy Watson said. “For parents, it’s therapy,” she said in be- tween cheering from her seat on the bleach- ers as the team scrimmages. Any child with a permanent, lower-ex- tremity disability can play for the team, even if they are capable of walking. “The most common misconception is that Eric Rode, a volunteer coach and you don’t have to be in a chair all of the Fairfax Falcon alumnus, watches time to play,” Rode said. “It’s for kids who the ball to see if one of his players cannot play on an able-bodied team.” made their shot during a scrim- The team is supported by the Therapeu- mage. tic Recreation Services branch of the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and www.gofundme.com. It has raised more Community Services that is dedicated to than $4,600 of its $10,000 goal so far. helping people with disabilities participate The Adult Division of the tournament will in recreation and leisure programs. feature the best players in the world, Rode While this provides free access to county said. facilities for games and practices, the team “For our kids to see them play, they look is run by four volunteer coaches: Lisa Rode, up to them,” she said. Eric Rode, Danny Malloy and Melissa Buck- This will be the third time the prep team les. has competed and the second time the var- These coaches are making sure they can sity team has competed in the tournament, send both of their teams to the tournament, but this year holds a special meaning for which includes fundraising to make the the players who are dedicating their com- costs less burdensome. petition to their teammate Alex Green who “It costs $2,000 for each wheelchair and died of cancer last summer at age 12. the club pays for that,” Rode said. “It hit the kids really hard,” Rode said. “The last time they played with him was at FOR THE TOURNAMENT, the team nationals.” paid $1,000 in registration costs and travel The yellow shirts the team will be wear- expenses will be funded entirely by parents. ing are a tribute to Alex’s Army, a childhood The team started a “Falcons Wheelchair cancer foundation run by his parents, Jenni Basketball” fundraiser on GoFundMe, an and Derek Green. online social fundraising platform at “We’re really fighting for him,” she said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 15-21, 2017 ❖ 11 Calendar

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ONGOING Stuff-a-Bus Food Drive. Through April 15, various times at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. A food drive for non-perishable items to support Arlington Food Assistance Center. There will be drop off boxes for donations of non-perishable food throughout the church. Then, on April 1, look for the school bus parked in front of the church. Call 703-759-6068. Tai Chi Beginners’ Practice. Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. St. Luke’s Catholic School Gymnasium, 7005 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Weekly Tai Chi practice. Group has met for over 20 years. Free. FreeTaiChi.org. 703-759-9141. Fishing Rod Rentals 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. Rentals available during visitor center hours. Fishing tackle and live bait are available for purchase. Reservations required for group rentals. $6/rental (2 hour max). Valid driver’s license required. Rod/reel combinations are perfect for beginners and children. A Photo contributed Virginia or Maryland freshwater fishing license is required for those On Thursday, April 13, the Shephard’s Center is having an 16 years or older. The park does not open house to highlight the Adventures in Learning sell fishing licenses. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ series, 10 a.m.-noon at Oakton-Vienna. 541 Marshall Road riverbend-park/ SW, Vienna. Using laughter and entertainment in learn- FRIDAY/MARCH 17 ing. Visit www.scov.org or contact the office at 703-281- Children’s St. Paddy’s Party. 7-9 0538, [email protected]. p.m. at the Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Music, Great Falls United Methodist Church, play. Ages 6 and up. $8. Call 703- dancing, games, free catered food, 10100 Georgetown Pike. Laura M. 759-9018 or visit videos and various attractions, 5th Elliott, local author, is the guest www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ and 6th graders only. $35/$25 speaker. Call 703-759-3705 for more. riverbend-park/. McLean District residents. Visit Italian Renaissance Art. 5 p.m. at Amadeus Benefit Concert and www.mcleancenter.org or call 703- Dante’s Ristorante, 1148 Walker Auction. 4 p.m. at St. Francis Visit These Houses of Worship 448-8336 for more. Road, Great Falls. Dr. Gianni Cicali Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown will speak on the topic will be “The Pike, Great Falls. Visit MARCH 18-19 Influence of the Legend of the Cross www.stfrancisgreatfalls.org/ for To Highlight Your Faith Community, Sponsors Work Day. 9 a.m.-noon at on Italian Renaissance Art”. RSVP to more. The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, Deeda Calderazzo at 703-759-4605 Christian Band. 7 p.m. at Smith call Karen at 703-917-6468 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. by March 16. Chapel, 11318 Beach Mill Road, McLean Trees Foundation needs Great Falls. Join Pastor Dave and the volunteers to help edge, mulch, and WEDNESDAY/MARCH 22 Smith Chapel family for an evening Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive prune 30 trees along Chain Bridge Groundbreaking Ceremony. 10 a.m. of music and fellowship with Road at Lewinsville Park, lunch at the McLean Community Center, neighbors and friends. Email ST. ANNE’S provided. Email [email protected] or 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. [email protected] for more. EPISCOPAL visit www.1771.org for more. celebrate the start of the $8 million McLean Youth Production. 3 p.m. at renovation of its Ingleside Avenue MONDAY/MARCH 27 CHURCH • Reston the Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge facility. A reception will follow the Ayr Hill Garden Club. 12:45 p.m. at 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Road, McLean. “The Stinky Cheese ceremony in the Center’s Community Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales” Hall. Contact Sabrina Anwah at Chain Bridge Road, Vienna. Topic: Sunday School: preschool - grade 2 adaptations. $15/$10 McLean district [email protected] or “Getting to Know Your Fellow Ayr Music: grades 3 - 7 residents. Visit 703-744-9363 for more. Hill Garden Club Members Through 10:25 a.m. www.mcleancenter.org or call 703- Their Love of Plants.” Visit Sunday School Grades 3 to 6 FRIDAY/MARCH 24 Music 4 years to 2nd grade 448-8336 for more. www.viennava.gov/resourcedirectory 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Atomic Trampoline & Movie. 8 for more. SUNDAY/MARCH 19 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Old Firehouse, GOP Committee Fundraiser. 7 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service The National Brass Quintet. 3 p.m. 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. at Nouvelle, 7911 West Park Drive, Nursery care provided at 9:00 a.m. service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6715 Bounce on 40 interconnecting Tysons. 11th Congressional District The Rev. John C. N. Hall, Rector Georgetown Pike McLean. Works by trampolines and foam pits and then GOP Committee Fundraiser with Eric The Rev. Laura Cochran Handel, Bach, Bozza, McKee, see a PG or PG-13 movie. Visit Cantor. Visit www.vagop11.org/ for 703-437-6530 Bernstein, Barnes and a special multi- www.mcleancenter.org or call 703- more. media tribute to veterans. Visit 448-8336 for more. www.stannes-reston.org www.stjohnsmclean.org/ for more. McLean Art Society. 10 a.m.-noon at 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Opening Reception. 3-5 p.m. at Dolly Madison Library, 1244 Oak TUESDAY/MARCH 28 ArtSpace Herndon, the Art Gallery Ridge Ave. Joyce McCarten, a painter Writer’s Panel. 7:30-9 p.m. at the and Performance Space, 750 Center of abstract oils, will be the featured Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Street, Herndon. There’s No Place presenter. Call 703-356-9770 for Ave. E., Vienna. Sisters in Crime: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Like Home exhibit by members of the more. Local Mystery Writers’ Panel. Visit Great Falls Studios, on display March SpiritMind and Drum Circle. 7-9 fairfaxcounty.gov/library or call 703- 14,–April 8. Visit p.m. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter 938-0405 for more. 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW ArtSpaceHerndon.com for more. Mill Road, Oakton. Join this mind- VIENNA, VA 22180 Uppity Women. 3 p.m. at Chapel body-heart-spirit experience and Auditorium, , 8328 gathering where participants are WEDNESDAY/MARCH 29 703-938-8525 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Traveling guided in co-creating a sacred space Historic Vienna Membership email: [email protected] Players Ensemble celebrates strong through chanting, singing, Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at Vienna Town and difficult women with its “Uppity meditating, and drumming. $20. Visit Hall, 127 Center St. S., Vienna. www.fbcv.org Women Festival,” a double bill of Unityoffairfax.org or call 703-281- Features of the meeting will be “The Wizard of Oz,” and “The 1767 for more. presentation of the Annual Heritage Taming of the Shrew.” Visit visit Preservation Award and the telling of SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 10:00 AM SATURDAY/MARCH 25 CHRISTIAN LEARNING ACADEMY (SUN.) 9:00AM-9:45AM www.travelingplayers.org or call a Civil War Love Story. call 703-994- 703-987-1712 for more. Hosting a Bee Hive. 10-11 a.m. at 9054 or visit https:// MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills www.viennava.gov/. TUESDAY/MARCH 21 St., Great Falls. Learn about these Meet the Author. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at local pollinators and the role they

12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ March 15-21, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News For a free digi- tal subscription to one or all of the 15 Connection Newspapers, go to www.connect ionnewspapers. com/subscribe Be the first to know – get your paper before it hits the press. Complete digital replica of the print edition, including photos and ads, deliv- ered weekly to your e-mail Photo courtesy of Candace Campbell box. The initial plans call for planting sourwood, American plum, fringe, Questions? downy serviceberry and American hornbeam trees — which are all E-mail: native to the area. However, the hornbeam trees may need to be re- goinggreen@ placed because they would grow too tall for power lines along Walker connection Road. newspapers.com New Trees for Village Center

By Fallon Forbush would succumb to something that we didn’t The Connection know about five years from now,” she said. The trees the group selected to plant are he Great Falls Garden Club and the sourwood, American plum, fringe, downy TCelebrate Great Falls Foundation serviceberry and American hornbeam — are working to beautify the which are all native to the area. streetscape at the Village Center at Walker “There’s been a big push to use native Road. trees, shrubs and flowers because it’s bet- The organizations will be planting 14 ter for wildlife and the environment,” trees along both sides of Walker Road, from Campbell said. “The non-native stuff is Georgetown Pike to the edge of the com- beautiful, but it’s not home or food for any- mercial district. body. If you’re going to plant a tree, you “Our town center has lost a lot of trees, might as well plant a native.” so that’s really changing the appearance of The garden club also made sure they re- town,” said Candace Campbell, a garden ceived a permit and approval from VDOT, club member and past president. since it owns the land. However, plans may One of the massive oak trees located near have to change as they work around utili- the intersection of Georgetown Pike and ties, which they forgot to consider. Walker Road fell in the summer of 2012, The group arranged to plant hornbeams, killing Albert Carl Roeth III while he was which the United States Department of Ag- driving. The tree was more than 100 years riculture said can grow up to 30 feet tall, old and was showing signs of aging. near above-ground power lines. Three other oak trees along the roadway “Now we’re investigating smaller trees were removed following the incident as a that would still fit all the other criteria and precaution, according to Campbell. would prevent Dominion from coming Another oak tree did not survive the pe- through and butchering them in five years destrian safety and traffic flow improve- when they’re mature,” she said. ments to the roadway that the Virginia De- partment of Transportation constructed. THE FINAL HURDLE is funding the The process of bringing trees back to the streetscape project to the amount of area has been more complicated than the $20,000. About $6,000 will buy and plant garden club would have ever guessed. the trees; another $6,000 will be spent on “It’s taken us like 15 or 16 months to get maintenance for the trees’ first year; and all of our ducks in order,” Campbell said. more will be used as a contingency in case “There’s a lot of balls in the air. It’s really trees need to be replaced or watering is amazing. You would think, ‘Ah, so simple. needed next summer, according to Just plant some trees down Walker Road.’ Campbell. “We need to water them to make But, it’s not simple.” sure they get established and so they don’t

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A memorial service will ing date of the first of two •Employment businesses and agencies will be on hand to offer Retirement (March 15, Marshall HS, 7731 be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00AM at required newspaper legal a range of opportunities including part-time Leesburg Pike, Falls Church), Tax & Estate Mabel White Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road, notices. Objections should be Planning (March 21, Madison HS, 2500 James registered at •Employees jobs, internships, and volunteer work. Register Macon, GA 31210. In lieu of flowers, donations may www.abc.virginia.gov or at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/ Madison Dr., Vienna), and Decluttering & be made to Mabel White (for Nigerian mission work). 800-552-3200. •Services teenjobfair.htm. Organizing (March 29, Oakton HS, 2900 Sutton Novella was predeceased by her husband, William Rd., Vienna). For more information and seminar registration go to RetireeRealEstate.org, or call Bender. She served for thirty-one years as mission- ABC LICENSE •Entertainment TUESDAY/MARCH 21 703-772-3033. ary to Nigeria after ministering with her husband in TSKAAB, LLC trading as The Black Squirrel, 2670 I Avenir Tax Relief Workshops. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the pastorate of Bon Air Baptist Church of Arlington. Place, Vienna, VA 22180. The •Announcements McLean Governmental Center, Community Her life of service was marked by her gifts of teach- above establishment is apply- ONGOING ing to the VIRGINIA DEPART- Room, 1437 Balls Hills Road, McLean. Each ing, hospitality, and generosity. MENT OF ALCOHOLIC •Real Estate year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax County Novella is survived by her daughters, Marci BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) hosts a series of tax relief workshops. Real estate Master Gardener Association offers plant clinics, Hutchinson (Stan) of Macon, GA, and Angie Smith for a Beer & Wine, On & Off •Cars tax relief is available for older adults and people home turf training or speakers for homeowner’s Premises & Mixed Beverages (Jim) of Seattle, WA; son, Phil Bender (Mary) of with disabilities who meet certain qualifications; meetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.org license to sell or manufacture or call Dora Lockwood at 401-864-4778. Lexington; eleven grandchildren, twenty-one great alcoholic beverages. individuals may be eligible for car tax relief and •Trucks Passages DivorceCare If you are experiencing grandchildren; and three siblings. Thomas S. Knott, managing tax relief for renters. Visit member www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta or call 703-222- the pain of separation or divorce, the caring Sign guest book on-line at www.hartsmort.com. NOTE: Objections to the issu- •Vans 8234 (TTY 703-222-7594). community at Vienna Presbyterian Church Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola (Macon, GA) has ance of this license must be invites you to attend Passages DivorceCare. This submitted to ABC no later than charge of arrangements. 30 days from the publishing •RV’s program offers a path toward healing. The next date of the first of two required WEDNESDAY/MARCH 22 15-week DivorceCare series will be held newspaper legal notices. •Boats Meal with a Message. 11:30 a.m. at the Juke Tuesdays from 6:45 to 9 p.m. beginning on Feb. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Objections should be regis- Box Diner, 46900 Community Plaza, Sterling. 21. Vienna Presbyterian Church is located on the tered at www.abc.virginia.gov corner of Maple Avenue (Rt. 123) and Park or 800-552-3200. •Pets Dranesville Church of the Brethren sponsors PUBLIC NOTICE Meal with a Message is held the fourth Street in Vienna. Cost to cover materials is $20, scholarships available. For more information or AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights Wednesday of the month at a local restaurant. 91’) on building at 2425 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA (20170103). •Yard Sales RSVP to Joy Trickett, to register call 703-938-9050, go to Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) [email protected] or Maryvonne www.viennapres.org, or send an email to (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments re- •Crafts Beavers, [email protected] or Dranesville [email protected]. garding potential effects on historic properties. Church of the Brethren, 703-430-7872. Are You A Caregiver? Shepherd’s Center of •Hobbies You Can Afford College Workshop. 5:30-7:30 Oakton Vienna Caregivers’ Support 26 Antiques 26 Antiques p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. Group takes place first & third Thursday of •And More! E., Vienna. Virginia Society of CPAs offers a each month. February 2nd and 16th, 2017 from We pay top $ for STERLING, college affordability workshop that covers topics 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join us at the such as savings plans, financial aid, grants, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax MEN'S WATCHES, Please Check (UUCF) - Program Building, 2709 Hunter Mill JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, scholarships and loans. One-on-one counseling Kenneth B. For All and additional resources will be available. Free. Rd, Oakton, VA. Contact facilitator, Jack Tarr, FURNITURE, PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. Contact David Bass at [email protected] or 804- 703-821-6838 [email protected]. Schefer Antiques Column 612-9440 or visit www.vscpa.com/college. Volunteers Needed. PRS is looking for 703-241-0790 Next Week! Your Georgetown Pike Trail Community Meeting. empathetic and caring volunteers to make phone [email protected] 7:-9 p.m. at Great Falls Library, Large Meeting calls to older adults who may be feeling socially Room, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. The isolated. The commitment is one 3-hour shift per Advertising Fairfax County Department of Transportation week for one year. Located in Arlington. Ages 21 101 Computers 101 Computers (FCDOT) is holding a community meeting & up. Intensive training provided. Learn more An expert Needs… concerning the Georgetown Pike Trail Phase III and apply: https://prsinc.org/carering- and Phase IV projects. There will be a volunteering/. Questions? Email HDI is someone presentation by County Staff at 7:30 p.m., [email protected]. COMPUTER SOLUTIONS who knows followed by a brief question and answer session. The Northern Virginia Long Term Care It Works. Public comments will be accepted through April Ombudsman Program needs volunteer JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 some of the 14, 2017. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/ advocates for residents in nursing homes and worst mistakes pedestrian/georgetownpiketrail.htm. assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa Callahan at ➣ Speed Up Slow Week 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email Computers that can be [email protected]. Also visit made in his TUESDAY/MARCH 28 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ ➣ Virus Removal After Week. subject and how Tax Relief Workshops. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at ltcombudsman/. ➣ Computer Setup McLean Governmental Center, Community Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive older to avoid them. adults to medical appointments and ➣ Help with Windows 8 & 10 Room, 1437 Balls Hills Road, McLean. Each -Werner 703 year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors wellness programs. For these and other 571-265-2038 Heisenberg hosts a series of tax relief workshops. Real estate volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY [email protected] 917-6400 tax relief is available for older adults and people 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults with disabilities who meet certain qualifications; and click on Volunteer Solutions. individuals may be eligible for car tax relief and Respite Care volunteers give family caregivers of tax relief for renters. Visit a frail older adult a well-deserved break so they Place www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta or call 703-222- can go shopping, attend a doctor’s appointment 8234 (TTY 703-222-7594). or just have coffee with a friend. Volunteers visit and oversee the safety of the older adult for a Your few hours each month. Support and training are WEDNESDAY/MARCH 29 provided. Contact 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or Ad Public Safety Preparedness Program. 7 p.m. [email protected]. at American Legion McLean Post 270, 1355 Balls The Lewinsville Senior Center in McLean Hill Road, McLean. Public Safety Preparedness needs a Certified Arthritis Exercise Today! Program, co-sponsored by the Greater McLean Instructor. For these and other volunteer Chamber, the McLean Citizens Association, the opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or Great Falls Citizens Association and the Fairfax visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and County Federation of Citizens Associations. Visit click on Volunteer Solutions. www.mcleanpost270.org for more. to your community www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 15-21, 2017 ❖ 15 Jan & Dan Laytham Dianne Van Volkenburg www. GreatFallsGreatHomes.com

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