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Anne DiFronzo, local coordina- Operation Kid Comfort tor for Cultural Care Au Pair Something for children to program in Great Falls, hold onto. with Christina Schwartz, au By Bridget Allen pair from The Connection Austria.
t’s not certain who said, “War is Hell.” Yet, the families of soldiers who serve in the Iraq and IAfghan wars are certain of one thing: the phrase is true, especially for the children. That’s why Operation Kid Comfort — a program where vol- Au Pairs In Demand unteers make quilts for children whose family mem- bers are deployed — is so important. Susan Simms, manager, branch/corporate relations Families find the program an for the Armed Services YMCA in Alexandria, explains affordable childcare option. the program, its technical aspects and its popular- One of the quilts produced by Giselle ity: ”Operation Kid Comfort started at Ft. Bragg/Pope Schneider for Operation Kid Comfort. Air Force Base in Fayetteville, N.C., in 2003, as part By Anne DiFronzo hundreds of available, qualified au of the Armed Services YMCA [ASYMCA]. Since 2004 Local Childcare Coordinator pairs, Cultural Care is able to meet the program went from being at a single site to sev- the needs of families looking for eral sites across the country. Volunteers are taught ne consequence of the quality childcare. the basic steps of quilt making, how to crop and scan Ocurrent economic crisis “Although the demand for au pictures, how to prepare the fabric and how to use is that more mothers are pairs is strong, we understand that other necessary equipment. Photographs of the de- working. More new moms are re- affordable childcare is an eco- ployed parent are placed onto the quilts via “photo- maining in the workforce nomic necessity for our transfer;” the photos of the family member, or pho- and at-home mothers Perspectives current and potential tos with the children and the family members are who had decided to put host families,” said David scanned into a computer, printed, and then placed their careers on hold are Fougere, president of onto the fabric.” having to return to work. With an Cultural Care Au Pair. “We have increase in dual income house- taken some major steps to help OPERATION KID COMFORT has proven so popu- holds comes an increase in the families in these tough economic lar that the demand exceeds the number of quilts demand for quality childcare. times. While other au pair pro- available. Two volunteers Giselle Schneider and In some cases, this rising de- grams and other types of childcare Karen Mudry Avil explain their involvement with the mand is driving up childcare costs. are raising their fees, we are hold- program, and why it’s so special to them. According to a recent report by the ing our prices at 2008 levels for “I learned about the program by reading a news- National Association of Child Care 2009. We have also adjusted our paper article and I’ve been working with Operation Resource and Referral Agencies, payment plan and reduced the ini- Kid Comfort for about 2 1⁄2 years,Ó Schneider said. the price of child care is rising tial deposit so the upfront costs are Even then, juggling the responsibilities of mother- faster than the average rate of in- more manageable. And, we will be hood, work and other volunteer responsibilities, the flation. The report, which provides offering greater discounts to both Great Falls resident, still made time for the OKC pro- typical prices of child care in cen- new and repeat families through- gram. When asked why she committed to such time- ters, reveals that over the course out the year so many families will consuming and labor intensive volunteer work, she of a year, the average price of full- be paying even less than they paid seemed oblivious to the physically challenging as- time center care increased an av- last year.” pects involved, instead she emphasized the personal erage of 6.5 percent, almost three Here in Great Falls we have seen reasons, that caused her to become a volunteer for Giselle Schneider of Great Falls with Cathy times the rate of inflation and an increased interest in the au pair Operation Kid Comfort. and Nathan Jung, who received the quilt more than increases in healthcare program among local families. If “I can empathize with the feelings of loss a child at the 9-11 National Day of Service and and college costs. Escalating you have two or three children, has when they are separated from a parent … I was Remembrance at the RFK Stadium. childcare costs is having the great- there really is no comparison: The separated from my father for est effect on the nanny business. cost of the program is about $340 two years when we came to this More the program for the last two A recent Wall Street Journal article per week and that’s per family, not country as refugees. I can still and a half years, “I set a goal of estimated that full time nanny hir- per child. Au pairs can provide up To learn more about Operation Kid recall wishing I had a picture Comfort, visit the Web site at: http:// making two quilts per month ing is down between ten to thirty to 45 hours per week of child care, of my dad to hold close to my www.asymca.org/ but right now I am working on percent. which works out to be less than heart during thunderstorms, or Programs.aspx?pgmID=28&mid=27,or 13 quilts.” What’s her reason for One childcare program, how- $7.50 per hour, regardless of how just when I felt lonely. Having e-mail Susan Simms at sticking with such arduous vol- ever, has been able to meet the many children you have. ssimms2asymca.org. my dad’s picture near would unteer work? “To help the mili- growing demand for childcare The families are looking at more have been a great comfort to tary in a small way compared with an affordable option for than just the costs. In this current me. Through the OKC program, the quilt or pillow a to what they do for our country,” she said. working parents. Cultural Care Au economic climate people are look- child receives has pictures of the child and their par- Schneider and Mudry Avil aren’t the only dedicated Pair is a childcare and cultural ex- ing for flexibility as well as ent.” people working with Operation Kid Comfort. More change program based in Cam- affordability. Cost conscious par- Mudry Avil a homemaker also from Great Falls tells than 200 volunteers met in a recent three-hour quilt- bridge, Mass. that places au pairs ents need to be creative with their how her friend’s suggestion became her own labor making marathon at RFK Stadium on Sept. 1. Hosted across the country including au childcare solutions as parents take of love for Operation Kid Comfort: “I heard about by Greater DC Cares, the leading and largest coordi- pairs in Great Falls. Demand for on additional jobs or work longer the program from my neighbor, Giselle Schneider, nator of volunteerism in the greater-Washington area, au pairs is growing. Data from the hours. The au pair program is an who had a son in the Marines. I asked her if there as part of a 9/11 National Day of Service and Re- U.S. Department of State, which attractive option because it allows was anything I could do to benefit her son or the membrance ,many other people discovered and fell regulates the au pair program, parents to set a schedule that Marines and she said I could help her make quilts.” in love with the program that provides big quilts, for shows that nearly 22,000 au pairs works for them on a weekly basis, children to hold on to when their parents are away came to the United States last year, SINCE THAT TIME, Mudry Avil has also been with at war-time. up 44 percent from 2004. 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Langley’s Elysse Richardson, this year’s Liberty District Volleyball Player of the Year, keeps her teammates at a fever pitch with hand slaps during Saxon matches.
Transturtles at Regional Tournament Award Cer- Bringing Teams Together emony, from left: Andy Tan, Neeraj Prasad, Jake Cui, Nikhil Sakhamuri, Kunal Shroff, Namita Dongre and their own pre-contest rituals to bring them closer Dhriti Vij, with coach Kuldeep Prasad. Whether wacky or common, together and get them emotionally charged. Partici- local high schools’ squads pation in sports teaches unity and trust, and one way Transturtles Team Goes to of exhibiting these positive traits is for teams to ob- need a rallying cry. serve a rallying cry of sorts. It can be anything from State Championships attiring gleaming, new warm-ups for the postseason, By Rich Sanders First Lego League (FLL) Team Transturtles, Division 1, #5312 to girls’ softball teams singing in unison from their The Connection of Colvin Run Elementary School, with the team members from dugouts during games, to teams gathering in a huddle Great Falls and Vienna, made it to the State Championship at the moments prior to the start of action and screaming, FLL Smart Move Tournament on Nov.14 at Forest Edge Elemen- hen Phil Tiller’s Oakton High cross ‘victory, victory,’ together. tary in Reston. country teams break out the brilliant High school sports is an emotionally charged en- According to the First Lego League of Virginia, approximately Wgold warm-up jackets, it’s more than deavor and teams seek to release that pent up en- 10,000 teams registered with them. Out of the 100 teams that just a little bit special. ergy in a positive, constructive way to relieve the have been selected, five teams will make it to the World Champi- The nifty, pre-race gold tops – actually, a brilliant building nervous tension before an opening kickoff, onship. yellow – carry the school name, Oakton, etched on first pitch or start of a race. the back in large burgundy letters. They are worn annually, along with black warm-up pants, only at MADISON’S GIRLS’ field hockey team, prior to STD Recreates the the start of the postseason, starting at districts and warm-ups and 90 minutes before home games, spend on through states. their time in the school parking lot. They find some Nutcracker Club The tradition began in 1998 when Oakton run- open space, get one of the team members’ cars and The School of Theatrical Dance in Great Falls is staging its fourth ning legend Jim Hill, a former state cross country turn up the car stereo full blast. With the music blar- annual production of “Christmas Eve at The Nutcracker Club” on champion for the Cougars in the 1970s, gifted the ing, the players dance around the car and do what’s Saturday, Dec.12 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. at the warm-ups, both tops and bottoms, to Tiller and the known as a “break down cheer,” in which they clap Waddell Theater, NVCC, Loudoun Campus. Tickets are $20 at the Oakton team. Sure enough, the Oakton boys cap- their shin guards. This home game ritual is known door. tured the state title, their second simply as the “Car Dance” to the The setting is a Christmas Party at a USO Club in the 1940s. straight, that first year in which they Warhawk players. The show it is a mixed program of ballet, tap, jazz and modern showcased the warm-ups. Since then, “Elysse tries to “It’s a pre-game tradition and they dance performed by students, faculty and guest artists. Oakton runners have sported the carry it on year to year,” said Madi- The program opens with a contemporary ballet, “Heralds of warm-ups every year for the autumn’s get the kids fired son coach Meghan Punaro. “They do Winter,” set to George Winston, and moves on to Act I inside the most important late season meets. the cheers and dances to get them Club, where you are treated to an ensemble of tappers to “Opus Tiller hands the jackets and pants up every game.” pumped up for the game. They love One.” After the party guests leave, the tree comes to life with out to his top runners the week prior — Susan Shifflett doing that.” “Tinsel,” a dazzling dance to “Don’t Mean a Thing, if You Ain’t to the start of districts. And ultimately, Punaro does not mind, as long as Got That Swing.” In Act II, the variety ranges from “The Waltz of a few weeks later when the season is completed, the the girls, by the start of the evening’s game, are fo- the Boughs,” set to Tchaikovsky, to a haunting piece by Wim Oakton athletes reluctantly have to give the warm- cused to play good field hockey. Mertens, which sets the stage for “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” and ups back to the coach. They are not for the runners “My thing is, you can do all that as long as they the “Ballerina Doll.” to keep, but a tangible symbol of inspiration for the come back and are mentally ready to play,” she said. program’s use from year to year. “After they do [the car dance] we meet as a group, “Jim Hill has been a friend to the Oakton program focus on goals and get ready to actually play.” Meet Santa At the Mill for years,” said Tiller. “The warm-ups are an awe- Madison, car dance and all, had a good season, Enjoy an old-fashioned evening of family holiday fun. Visit Santa some thing. They get to wear those gold jackets and going 12-8 and qualifying for the Northern Region in the mill and see the country Victorian Christmas tree. Join the that’s a huge deal to them. They wear them with playoffs. costumed member of the 49th Virginia Infantry as they sing car- great pride. I kind of think of Jim as a founding fa- Punaro said girls’ sports teams in particular have ols around the campfire. Other activities include holiday crafts ther of the team.” traditions of preparing for contests in such spirited, and roasting marshmallows. Shop in the unhurried atmosphere The high school experience is all about learning enthusiastic ways. of the 19th century Colvin Run General Store for holiday gifts. and forging relationships – whether in the classroom “Teams have traditions to get them pumped up and Cost: $6 (ages 3 to 93). Model Train Display. Fun for all ages. during the school day, or as part of the after school ready to go,” said Punaro, a former McLean High Watch as G-gauge trains wind their way through a miniature math or Spanish clubs, or out on the athletic fields field hockey player who went on to play the sport western town in the Colvin Run Barn. Free. of play as part of a school sponsored team. One of for four years at Mary Washington University. “The Saturday, Dec.19, 11a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.- the most vital benefits of the teenage years spent in [pre-game ritual] is the same thing every time. It’s 4 p.m. at the Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run high school is learning how to bond with fellow stu- consistent. In college we always played pre-game Road in Great Falls. 703-759-2771. dents. In athletics, such bonding can sometimes be- music and warmed up in a precise order. Some of come engrained as part of a team’s sports ritual. the music really got us pumped up, very high en Often, on game days, high school sports teams have See Saxons Revved, Page 12 4 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ December 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Military
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Air Force Maj. Park D. Ashley is re- turning to the U.S. after a deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Ashley, a security assistance officer with 18 years of military service, is normally assigned to the 82nd Aerial Target Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. He is the son of Clarence and Clara Sue Ashley of Beach Mill Road, Great Falls, a 1985 from Langley High School, and a 1990 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.
Keith A. Tooley has been commis- sioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army after successfully completing the Army ROTC program and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from West Vir- ginia University. Tooley is the son of Jean D. Reimers of Donmore Drive, Great Falls and is a 2004 graduate of Langley High School.
Constance Lynne Solina was pro- moted to U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander on Sept. 3. Currently with the Functional Integration Management and Training Directorate for the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering, she previously served in Iraq with the 4th Naval Mobile Construction Battalion in 2007, earned a civil engineering degree from Purdue University and a masters of environmental engineering from the University of Texas, Austin. Solina is the daughter of Pamela Beck Danner and David L. Danner of McLean, and a 1996 graduate of Langley High School. Program
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cLean Community Center’s (MCC) pets that can actually swallow. Two craft guilds are annual Holiday Crafts Show will take also participating, Foothills Spinners and Weavers, Mplace Dec. 4-6. Show hours are Fri who have been with the show for years, and new- day, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Satur- comers Alexandria Glass Artists. Middleburg Cream- day, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 ery, a favorite all summer at the McLean Farmers a.m.-4 p.m. Show admission is $2 for adults, $1 for Market, offers holiday ice cream pies. Visitors will Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ children up to 13, and is good for all three days of also find hand-painted children’s clothing and ac- Fully Insured Class A Contractor the show. The center is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave. cessories, hand-carved bowls, pottery and fine por- Now in its 27th year, the juried show pro- celain, traditional and modern art, holiday vides one of the most rewarding shopping greenery, florals, stained glass, experiences in the area. Original designs, handcrafted teddy bears, New England- reasonable prices, handcrafted American style traditional quilts, gourmet foods made goods rule the show. “Eighty and custom jewelry suitable to a wide Be a Part of CHILDREN’S (& TEENS’) CONNECTION crafters makes this the largest and most variety of tastes and budgets. Every year between Christmas and New diverse show we’ve had in our 27-year Free performances by local music en- Year’s, the Great Falls Connection turns its pages over to the contributions of local stu- history,” said Sam Roberts, MCC spe- sembles will set the tone. Longfellow dents. We are seeking artwork, photography, cial events director. “All the artisans are Middle School’s Choral Ensemble, poetry, opinions, short stories and reflec- onsite during the show. This allows pa- McLean High School ensemble, the tions. We welcome contributions from pub- trons to meet them in person, discuss McLean Youth Orchestra Flute En- lic schools, private schools and students their work and place custom orders semble and the Chantilly High School who are home schooled. many which can be ready by Christ- Crafts Show logo. Choir will perform seasonal favorites E-mail to: PhotoM@connectionnews mas.” throughout the weekend. A variety of papers.com, or mail or deliver contributions Among the artisans participating in this year’s show entrees, snacks, desserts and beverages will be for to 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Please be sure to include the student’s name, age, is Francine Heckert (Dough Boys) of New Mexico, sale courtesy of Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant, Tysons grade, school and town of residence along who will personalize her whimsical character orna- Corner. with each submission. For information, call ments for out of flour dough. New this year is Susan Discount admission coupons are available on the 703-778-9410. Watson (Midsummer Night’s Meadow Farm) of Maine Center’s Web site: www.mcleancenter.org/special- who raises the rare Cotswold sheep and shears the events. For more information, call the Center at 703- wool to make her colorful rugs. Patsy Fann (Playful 790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org/ Puppets, Inc.) of Great Falls returns with her pup- special-events. Pediatric & General Dentistry
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In this area, almost everyone will do [email protected] dotal reports from some local retail Local retail stores, mom-and-pop stores, face some shopping online. E Kemal Kurspahic ers and others that traffic is up. some of the toughest challenges imaginable But local shoppers should be sure to save Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 Small retail shops are part of what defines right now. The costs of being in business have some shopping time and dollars for local stores. [email protected] our community. Their livelihood depends on Mike DiCicco the livability and quality of the neighborhoods Community Reporter 703-778-9441 around them. A small business owner pays at- [email protected] tention to every detail in his or her business in Shop Great Falls Campaign Launched Julia O’Donoghue a way that no chain can. The Great Falls Business and Professional opportunities during the campaign. Education & Politics Frequently, it is the local retail or service Association has launched “Shop Great Falls,” “We felt it was important in these difficult 703-778-9436 [email protected] person who is active in fund raising for local a community wide campaign designed to economic times for the GFBPA to get out charities, for fire and rescue service, for local promote local businesses and stimulate sales front and actively promote the individual Ken Moore Courts & Projects schools and in organizing holiday events. They during the holiday shopping season. Calling small businesses that serve our community,” [email protected] know how important local traffic issues can on residents to “Think Locally, Act Locally said Ralph Lozaro, GFBPA president. “People Rich Sanders be. They have a lot at stake. and Shop Great Falls,” the GFBPA is seeking are looking for value, now more than ever, Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 Still, it’s a different world than it was one or to raise the profile of local retailers and other and we wanted to give local businesses a [email protected] two holiday seasons ago, and many families, businesses within the community and en- platform to spotlight the selection and sav- even families who feel financially secure, are courage holiday shopping closer to home. ings available right here at home.” ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad approaching this holiday season differently From mid-November until Dec. 24, shop- “Even if many residents feel they already department between 9 a.m. and than in the past. We want to do things more pers can visit any participating business and know the local businesses,” said Lozaro, “we 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. simply, we want what we do to be less harm- enter to win one of three Great Falls Gift Bas- wanted to give them reason to visit again Display ads 703-778-9410 ful to the environment, we want our children kets, each containing hundreds of dollars in and experience anew what their hometown Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 to learn the pleasure of receiving and being merchandise, gift certificates and free ser- business community has to offer.” grateful without being overwhelmed. vices exclusively from local providers. Most For more information, contact Mark von Salome Howard-Gaibler Display Advertising Still almost all of us will be doing some sig- participants will also be offering special Shop Keszycki at 571-294-5972 or visit the GFBPA 703-778-9421 nificant holiday shopping in the next month. Great Falls incentives and other limited-time Web site at www.greatfallsbpa.com. [email protected] While you’re at it, be sure to spend a portion Andrea Smith Classified Advertising Letters to the Editor 703-778-9411 [email protected] An irate crowd of perhaps 150 ing jurisdictions of Loudoun, Ar- Whenever reality, or perception, Shooting the Barbara Parkinson local citizens implored the VDOT lington and Montgomery counties, suggests a viable shortcut, drivers Employment Advertising presenter, and the local elected and Washington, D.C., all victims will take advantage of it. By way 703--778-9413 Messenger [email protected] officials who attended, to please of illogical concentrations and dis- of example, the traffic light re- understand that our community tributions of households, jobs and cently installed at River Bend Road In Traffic Debate Editor & Publisher cannot possibly tolerate the result- other destinations. and Georgetown Pike, while com- To the Editor: Mary Kimm ing impacts on our scenic and his- I often describe Great Falls as promising the historic character of 703-778-9433 I would like to respond to your [email protected] toric byway, Georgetown Pike. “an island of tranquility in a sea the Pike, was nevertheless justified Nov. 25 article, “Residents Protest “Surely,” more than one attendee of development.” Like it or not, we by safety concerns. Reportedly, it Editor in Chief Additional Turn Lane” and the Steven Mauren asked, “the VDOT engineers do live at a strategic crossroads of has already contributed to in- published letter from Jan Managing Editors couldn’t possibly have experienced job locations, service centers and creased traffic volumes on Beach Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic McCarthy entitled, “Horrible Plan Photography: traffic on Georgetown Pike as we homes. The price we pay for our Mill and River Bend Roads due to Threatens Pike. I think each of you Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, have.” To great applause, one lis- tranquil lifestyle and pristine natu- greater efficiency of merging traf- Craig Sterbutzel has missed an important point. I Art/Design: tener suggested that the best so- ral setting, including that of our fic at this former choke point. also attended the recent presen- Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, lution was to simply do away en- historic and scenic byway, is that Thus, east-west traffic through our John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, tation by VDOT at Reston’s Aldrin John Smith tirely with the turning lane from we quite willingly forego some of community will forever be “ad- Elementary School, but I heard a Production Manager: Route 7 onto eastbound the benefits and efficiencies of justed” to utilize not only Route 7 Jean Card very different message. As you Georgetown Pike. modern infrastructure. We choose but also increasingly Georgetown pointed out, the purpose of the I have lived, worked in and en- to accept potentially polluted and Pike, and Beach Mill and River CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 meeting was to advise the local Circulation Manager: joyed Great Falls for about 40 inadequate wells, often-foul sep- Bend Roads, until each becomes community on how they intended Linda Pecquex years, during which I have tic odors, less than optimum re- equally unbearable. [email protected] to deploy $36.6 million of federal, watched our local community ex- sponse time by emergency services So where do we go from here? I state and county funding to, in pand from under 700 households and, yes, a choked road network. would suggest that we really have CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, VDOT’s words, “help relieve con- L.L.C. to well over 7,000, and have led Indeed, we cherish Georgetown no alternative but to accept gestion during peak hours, im- Peter Labovitz both our citizens’ and business’ Pike because it was designed for gridlock until there are effective President/CEO prove air quality, and improve the associations. I believe your writ- the traffic that flowed on it two changes of our resources and be- road’s operation and safety,” Mary Kimm ers are shooting the messenger. centuries ago, not that of the haviors. The prospects of mass Publisher/Chief Operating Officer within and around the intersection 703-778-9433 VDOT is trying to mitigate prob- present. transit and the widening of a lim- of Georgetown Pike, Leesburg Pike [email protected] lems not of their creation. Our The proposal to simply close the ited access Leesburg Pike will and Seneca Road (Routes 193, 7 Jerry Vernon county and state engineers are means of entering our community likely use all our available public and 602 respectively.) Like my Executive Vice President simply doing the best they can to from Route 7 at Georgetown Pike funding. Changes in personal and [email protected] neighbors, I was shocked to learn correct a problem for which only ignores the inevitable fact that it corporate behavior will help, in- that their plan involves the wid- Wesley DeBrosse our neighbors and we are respon- would only move traffic from that cluding increased telecommuting, Controller ening of Georgetown Pike, at one sible. By “we” I refer to the more intersection to the next one, flexible hours, carpooling and ride place to nine lanes, including two Debbie Funk than 3 million of us who currently Utterback Store Road. Traffic is of sharing. An increase of gas prices National Sales each merging from and into 703-778-9444 reside in and travel between an organic nature, flowing along Georgetown Pike from Route 7. [email protected] Fairfax County and our neighbor- the paths of least resistance. See Letters, Page 19
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Send announcements to 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Maritime Station. Many different gauge model Great Falls Village Centre Pre-Performance Discussion held 45 [email protected]. folk-pop and original compositions. trains will be running in the main The whole community is invited to the 19th Annual Great minutes prior to the performance. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 9 Deadline is Thursday for the following $25. 703-938-2404 or building, caboose and on the grounds. Falls Christmas Tree Lighting at the Village Centre on Friday, 703-993-8794. Line Dancing Classes for Active week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. www.wolftrap.org. Enjoy hot chocolate and a Seniors. 11 a.m. at the Vinson For additional listings, visit Virginia Opera: The Daughter of gingerbread man. $5 adults, $1 Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m. Dominion Hall, 6251 Old Dominion www.connectionnewspapers.com the Regiment. 8 p.m. George children. 703-425-9225. There will be holiday fun for the whole family: MONDAY/DEC. 7 Drive, McLean. Join a new community Mason University Concert Hall, 4400 The Smart Split: Legal Aspects of ❖ Petting Zoo and pony rides begin at 7 p.m., immediately Children’s Holiday Shopping. 1-4 program designed for age 55 and University Drive, Fairfax. $44-$86. Separation and Divorce. 10 a.m. p.m. at Colvin Run Mill General Store, over. Free. Wear low heels and THURSDAY/DEC. 3 703-993-8794. at McLean Government Center, 1437 following the three lighting ceremony. 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. comfortable shoes. Registration Great Falls Womans’ Club 7th Hansel and Gretel. 7 p.m. in the Balls Hill Road, McLean. $45 non- ❖ Santa and Mrs. Claus appear at 6:30 p.m. 703-759-2771 or required. 703-442-9075, TTY 711. Annual Bridge Jamboree. 9:30 McLean High School auditorium. members, $35 members. ❖ There is also going to be the live presentation of Christ’s www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm. DC101 Festivus with Weezer, Jack’s a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Admission is free. Donations will www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- Dom Flemons (Carolina Chocolate Mannequin and Motion City Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike, benefit the MHS Choral Department. 281-2657. birth at 7:45 p.m. Drops). 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Soundtrack. 7 p.m. at the George ❖ Great Falls. The proceeds will support Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Lawrence Walt The Langley Madrigal Singers and Christ the King Choir will Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255- Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 the GFWC Scholarship Fund and gift 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar. 10 sing Christmas music throughout the evening. 1566 or jamminjava.com. Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $49.50. Tickets cards for the Fairfax County Shelter for SATURDAY/DEC. 5 a.m.- 5 p.m. in the parish’s De Sales American Politics in a Post Racial are available at www.ticketmaster.com Abused Women and Children. $40, Person L, John Nolan and Brian Hall, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna. For the adults, the Great Falls Village Centre will host tradi- America, with Michael K. or 703-573-SEAT. www.dc101.com or including continental breakfast and Bonz. 9 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 703-896-7424 or tional Holiday Shopping Open House from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fauntroy. 7 p.m. George Mason www.patriotcenter.com. lunch. Prizes will be awarded. Reserve Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 advance/ [email protected]. by Photo University Concert Hall, 4400 John Cowan’s Christmas Show. with Karen Magley, 11608 Holly Briar $12 day of show. 703-255-1566 or Christmas Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 703- 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Lane, Great Falls, VA 22066. jamminjava.com. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill 993-8794. Ave. E., Vienna. $15 advance/ $20 Schooner Fare. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap The Vienna Choral Society: Road, Oakton. Jewelry, photography, [email protected]. Station Railroad Museum, 11200 traditionally parade in holiday attire day of show. 703-255-1566 or Foundation for the Performing Arts, Hallelujah! A Christmas artwork, herbal pillows, woven items, Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. for contest prizes and have a photo jamminjava.com. 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Maritime Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna preserves, floral arrangements, CDs, Many different gauge model trains opportunity with Santa. Prizes for TUESDAY/DEC. 8 Reclaiming Your Future: Financial folk-pop and original compositions. Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road books and more. 15% of the proceeds SUNDAY/DEC. 6 will be running in the main building, small, medium and large dogs, as well Colvin Run Community Center Planning during Separation and $25. 703-938-2404 or S.W., Vienna. Handel’s Messiah Part I will benefit Unity of Fairfax and Unity The Master Singers of Virginia caboose and on the grounds. $5 as best in show. Pet services, venders Weekly Dance. 7 p.m. at Colvin Divorce. 7 p.m. at The Women’s www.wolftrap.org. and seasonal favorites. $18 adults, Life Center. www.unityoffairfax.org with From Chant to Carol: adults, $1 children. 703-425-9225. and rescue organizations will attend Run Schoolhouse, 10201 Colvin Run Center, 127 Park St., N.E., Vienna. Hansel and Gretel. 7 p.m. in the $14 seniors and children. for directions. Christmas Music based on Chanukah Boutique. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at and each participant receives a goodie Road, Great Falls. $10. $45 non-members, $35 members. McLean High School auditorium. viennachoralsociety.org or 703-255- Doc Watson with David Holt and Gregorian chant and the Northern Virginia Hebrew bag. 703-356-5424 or www.colvinrun.org. www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- Engelbert Humperdinck turned 5508. Richard Watson: Hills of Home. plainsong.” Lecture 6:15 p.m., Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Ave., [email protected]. The Vienna Choral Society: 281-2657. Hansel and Gretel into an opera in Children’s Holiday Shopping. 10 8 p.m. George Mason University concert 7 p.m. at the Church of the Reston. Judaica Shop with menorahs, PackPower Tour with Cesar Millan, Celebrate! Holiday Music for Flutopia and GMU Flute Choir 1893, which was followed by a great a.m.-2 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Epiphany, 3301 Hidden Meadow soap, wooden pens, fused glass, Dog Whisperer. 5:30 p.m. at the Family. 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Concert. 8 p.m. George Mason number of adaptations. Admission is General Store, 10017 Colvin Run Fairfax. $21-$42. Youth through Drive, Herndon. $18 for adults, $15 ribbon and jeweled sandals, George Mason University Patriot Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, University Concert Hall, 4400 free. Donations will benefit the MHS Road, Great Falls. Volunteers help grade 12 half price. Pre-Performance students and seniors in advance. scrapbooking products, Israeli crochet Center, 4400 University Drive, 2709 Hunter Mill Road in Oakton. University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 703- Choral Department. children find the perfect gift. Free Discussion held 45 minutes prior to www.msva.org or 703-655-7809. necklaces and leather belts, cigar box Fairfax. Event includes Washington Adults $18, seniors $14, children free. 993-8794. The McLean Project for Arts will wrapping. 703-759-2771 or the performance. 703-993-8794. Children’s Holiday Shopping. 12-4 purses and more. Gift wrapping Humane Society Blanket & Towel viennachoralsociety.org or 703-255- hold an Opening Reception and Juror’s www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm. Opera Recital: Amahl and the p.m. at Colvin Run Mill General Store, available. Free admission. 703-437- Drive, where individuals are 5508. Talk for As Likely As Not: Sculpture by Colvin Run Ballroom Dance. At Night Visitors. 8 p.m. George 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. 7733. encouraged to bring new and gently Jimmy Gnecco and Adam THURSDAY/DEC. 10 Alex Bay and R. L. Croft, 7-9 p.m. at Colvin Run Schoolhouse, 10201 Mason University Harris Theater, 703-759-2771 or Greater McLean Chamber of used blankets and towels to the venue Kowalczyk. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, Issa and Leslie Alexander. 8 p.m. the Emerson Gallery, McLean Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Live 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $20 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm. Commerce 13th Annual Reindog beginning at 3:30 p.m. Tickets 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703- Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Community Center,1234 Ingleside music by Arrow. Dance lesson 8 p.m., adult, $15 students and seniors. 703- Mary Fahl at 7 p.m. Todd Sheaffer Pageant, at McLean Baptist Church, $39.50-$150, at 255-1566 or jamminjava.com. Vienna. $20. 703-255-1566 or Road, McLean. 703-790-0123. The dancing 9-11:30 p.m. $15 dance, $5 993-8794. and Greensky Bluegrass at 9:30 1367 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. www.ticketmaster.com or at 703-573- Transitioning Your Career: jamminjava.com. exhibit continues through Jan. 9. lesson. 703-795-2003 or Holiday Bazaar. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Register at 12:30 p.m.; the fee is 2 SEAT. 703-993-3000 or Keeping Finances in Check. 7 Artist Talk With Alex Bay and R.L. www.colvinrun.org. LANK School (Lake Anne Nursery E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or cans of dog food for local animal www.patriotcenter.com. p.m. at The Women’s Center, 127 Croft. 7 p.m. at the McLean Community The 20th Annual Model Train Kindergarden), 12021 North Shore jamminjava.com. 703-255-1566 or charities and the Fairfax County Virginia Opera: The Daughter of Park St., N.E., Vienna. $35 non- Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. FRIDAY/DEC. 4 Display. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Drive, Reston. Crafters and vendors, jamminjava.com. Animal Shelter. The pageant runs the Regiment. 2 p.m. George members, $25 members. Featured artists from the As Likely As Schooner Fare. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, bake sale, raffle and children’s crafts. The 20th Annual Model Train from 1-3 p.m. followed by the Mason University Concert Hall, 4400 www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- Not exhibition. Free. Reserve at Foundation for the Performing Arts, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Free Admission. Display. 12-4 p.m. at the Fairfax WinterFest Parade at 4 p.m. Dogs University Drive, Fairfax. $48-$98. 281-2657. [email protected] or 703-790-1953.
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10 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ December 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ December 2-8, 2009 ❖ 11 News Richardson Keeps Saxons Revved From Page 4 bus ride down to states in Richmond. The action film, ergy. But in college we didn’t have as much of the depicting outmanned Spartan soldiers in their battle cheers.” against super power Persia, was not Shifflett’s type of movie – lots of graphic battle scenes. But the Sax- PETE SHERRY, head cross country coach at ons got a charge out of it. Herndon High School and a former professional run- “I don’t watch bloody movies,” said Shifflett, with ner, said the way his girls’ and boys’ teams prepare a chuckle. “But as a team it brought them together. It for races differs. The Hornet boys, a couple of min- was something they could carry with them into the utes prior to the start of a race, will gather in a team match.” huddle and get down on one knee. With arms around When it comes to an actual match, Shifflett’s squad one another, one of the senior team captains - Jack has a real life firecracker – senior Elysse Richardson Jasper or Alex Anthony - will give encouraging - who helps keep the Saxons revved up before and words. Cross Country, while an individual sport in throughout a contest. Langley fans are used to see- some regards, is a great team sport as well where ing Richardson, recently named this year’s Liberty runners, often during the race itself, District Player of the Year, running OPEN HOUSES will encourage their teammates and alongside the Saxons’ team bench and often run in packs for strategy and “So much of it giving her teammates hand slaps. Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 5th & 6th morale. “Elysse tries to get the kids fired up “It’s a real cool tradition,” said Sherry, is my team. every game,” said Shifflett. “She runs of the boys’ pre-race huddle, coaches up and down the bench slapping excluded. “I’ve never been involved They push me hands. She runs up and down and with that. But I say, `lets keep the tra- screams the whole time. It brings a dition going.’” at practices sense of togetherness for the kids on One year, as a team gift, the Herndon and are so the bench and the kids in the game. boys presented Sherry with a framed pic- She’s just a bundle of energy, it’s just ture of them in one of those pre-race encouraging.” her personality. She keeps that up huddles. The coach still cherishes it. through the whole match.” The Herndon girls, on the other — Elysse Richardson said she started her run- hand, utilize what Sherry calls a “wacky Richardson ning bursts along the bench during cheer” in which team members will re- Langley’s region title season two years spond to their coach’s calls. Sherry will say, “It’s cold ago. today,” and the runners, in unison, will answer, “we “At the end of that [2007] regular season I started 900 Falls Manors • $1,550,000 • Sun 1-4 don’t care.” Or Sherry will cry out, “we’re tired to- doing it,” said Richardson, who plays setter and Glynis Canto • Weichert • 703-395-2355 day” or “its muddy today,” to which the girls will libero position (defense) for the Saxons. “It fires me give the same “we don’t care” answer. up. I love high energy and I feel it helps the team. When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, “It kind of gets all the negative energy out,” said They are laughing and it relaxes everyone. It is kind click the Real Estate links on the right side. Sherry. Then with a laugh, the coach said, “Parents of goofy. Everyone seems to enjoy it so I keep doing Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. will just hear “we don’t care,” and ask them why it.” they are saying that.” Richardson epitomizes team spirit. Her reaction, Ashburn Sometimes, sports rituals are low-key. At McLean on gaining Player of the Year honors, was that her 22526 Forest Run $699,000 Sun 1-4 Casey Samson Samson Prop. 703-508-2535 High, the football team will settle for dinner and a teammates deserved the credit. movie in the hours leading up to a Friday night “It was an honor and a surprise I didn’t expect,” Falls Church game. Players are not necessarily required to she said. “So much of it is my team. They push me at 2103 Preston Square Ct $462,000 Sun 1-4 Jeanne Mullahy Weichert 703-728-5222 watch the movie. practices and are so encouraging.” 6624 Beacon Ln $819,000 Sun 1-4 Mitchell Schneider Hayes Schneider Prop 703-851-4416 “It’s a quiet time,” said McLean defensive coor- South Lakes boys’ cross-country coach Kevin dinator Greg Sullivan. “Kids can curl up and watch Donovan said team rituals can be simple. It’s all about Great Falls the movie or go to sleep.” learning the importance of teamwork and encourag- 900 Falls Manors $1,550,000 Sun 1-4 Glynis Canto Weichert 703-395-2355 But there are times the players really get into ing one another. 639 Nalls Farm Way $1,995,000 Sun 1-4 Carol Ellickson Weichert 703- 862-2135 the movies. If the Highlanders are set to meet an “Our teams will get together and watch TV or go 421 Walker Rd $2,199,000 Sun 1-3 Eileen Summers Long & Foster 703-244-3190 especially physical team, they might watch NFL to a restaurant together before a big race,” said Oakton highlights in order to help them get into a bone Donovan, whose Seahawk boys’ finished second at crunching mindset. Or if McLean is going up the recent Liberty District championships. “[At races] 11012 Devenish Dr $696,250 Sun 1-4 Patricia Stack Weichert 703-597-9373 against a particularly tough opponent, head coach team members will cheer the runners on. That does 3003 Westhurst Ln $1,385,000 Sun 1-4 Mitchell Schneider Hayes Schneider Prop 703-851-4416 Jim Patrick’s coaching staff might elect to show a help you when you have teammates cheering for you.” Vienna movie along the lines of “Miracle on Ice,” the story 601 Glyndon St Se $1,225,000 Sun 1-4 Kevin Samson Samson Prop 703-508-2535 of the Herb Brooks-coached, 1980 U.S. underdog ONE OF THE MORE interesting pre-game sports 502 Spring St Se $1,240,000 Sun 1-4 Kevin Samson Samson Prop 703-508-2535 men’s hockey team that took the Olympic gold. rituals takes place in Ashburn and centers on a rock. When McLean went 0-10 last year, Sullivan said The large mass of stone, painted maroon, is stationed Arlington 22205-22207 the coaches used movies like “Miracle on Ice,” to several yards behind the near side football end zone 5554 15th St N $739,000 Sun 1-4 Betsy Twigg Long & Foster 703-967-4391 help encourage and motivate them to keep work- at Broad Run High School. Before the Spartans, the 865 Jefferson St N $839,900 Sun 1-4 H. Cronin Weichert 703-328-6122 ing hard. defending state AA football champions, enter the field 4001 Richmond St N $2,133,130 Sat/Sun 1-4 Sharon Chamberlin McEnearney 703-244-2588 “Last year we couldn’t find enough movies to for home games, they meet around the rock. There, 4389 Old Dominion Dr $1,599,000 Sun 1-4 Jack Work Re/Max 100 703-869-4567 band together,” said Sullivan, of what was a try- one of Broad Run’s leaders, backup linebacker Chris- 3427 Utah St N $1,888,133 Sun 1-4 Sharon Chamberlin McEnearney 703-244-2588 ing season. “We wanted them to keep that belief tian Ruberwa, gathers the team together for a quick that things would get better. They would come in team inspiration time. The rock symbolizes the team’s To add your FREE Realtor represented Open House each Monday at practice ready to fight and ready solid unity as a team. to these weekly listings, please contact: to go.” There is always room for good old fashioned, high In Great Falls, Salome, 703-778-9421, or Things have gotten better for the Highlanders, who school sports enthusiasm. Langley’s Shifflett wel- [email protected] were 5-4 and in Div. 5 region playoff contention go- comes the excitement level sports rituals generate. In Vienna, Don, 703-778-9420, or ing into the final week of the regular season. As far as she’s concerned it’s almost impossible to get [email protected] overly charged to compete in the sport you love. In McLean, Trisha, 703-778-9419, or SPEAKING OF FILMS, Susan Shifflett, the Lan- “I’ve never had a team too excited to play,” said [email protected] gley girls’ volleyball coach, recalled her 2007 region Shifflett. “Volleyball is such a game of momentum. If All listings are due by Monday at 3 p.m. champion Saxons watching the movie, “300,” on its you can keep your team on a high it’s a great thing.”
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Faith Notes are for announcements and Are you losing a loved one events in the faith community. Send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. to drugs or alcohol? Vienna Baptist Living Nativity. Give the gift of sobriety 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, at Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, S.W., Vienna. Angels, kings, shepherds, for the holidays. the Holy Family, live farm animals and more. Stay for hot drinks and cookies in the Fellowship Hall. 703-281-4400 or www.vbc-va.org. Free consultation Vienna Assembly of God: Bless- Toll Free 877-823-3277 ing of the Carols. 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 at100 Ayrhill Ave. N.E., www.thecedarsdrugrehab.com Vienna. Scripture readings, songs, and drama will be presented by people of all ages representing all the ministries of the church. 703-938-7736 or viennaag.com.
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Visit These Houses of Worship Vajrayogini Buddhist Center of- Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... fers ongoing classes on meditation and Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at 7 p.m. Assembly of God Cartersville Baptist Church ... 703-255-7075 Church of the Brethern Charismatic Vale United Methodist ... 703-620-2594 Quaker at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-938-7736 Fellowship Baptist Church ... 703-385-8516 Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-4411 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 Smith Chapel United Methodist ... 571-434-9680 Langley Hills Friends...703-442-8394 Washington Christian Church...703-938-7720 First Baptist Church ... 703-938-8525 Church of Christ Wesley United Methodist ... 703-938-8700 Seventh-Day Adventist Road, Oakton. $10 per class. 202-331- Cristo Es Mi Refugio...703-938-7727 The Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Catholic Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Non-Denominational Northern Virginia Christian Fellowship ... 703-242-9001 2122 or www.meditation-dc.org. Baha’i Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-4400 Vienna Seventh Day Adventists ... 703-938-8383 Our Lady of Good Counsel ... 703-938-2828 Christian Assembly Church ... 703-698-9777 Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 703-821-3345 New Union Baptist Church... 703-281-2556 Disciples of Christ St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-759-4555 Baptist Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 Presbyterian Unitarian Universalist Buddhist St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Congregation of Fairfax ... 703-281-4230 Great Falls United Methodist Global Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church ... 703-560-6336 Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... 202-331-2122 Episcopal Church at 10100 Georgetown Pike, Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 Korean Central Presbyterian ... 703-698-5577 Unity Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 Bethel Primitive Baptist Church ... 703-757-8134 Vienna Presbyterian ... 703-938-9050 Unity of Fairfax ... 703-281-1767 Great Falls. 703-759-3705 offers “All Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 Things New,” an ecumenical worship St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 service, every Wednesday at 6 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Jehovah’s Witness Based on the Beatitudes of Jesus, for Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 b Lutheran people affected by anger, fear, stress, 450 ORCHARD STREET dealing with rejection, credit abuse, Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 VIENNA, VA b St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 drug/alcohol abuse, physical/sexual 703-938-8525 addiction or eating disorders. Methodist [email protected] Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-759-3509 Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 A Centering Prayer Group meets www.fbcv.org Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-938-3494 Fridays, 9:30 a.m. at Andrew Chapel b Great Falls United Methodist... 703-759-3705 Dr. KENNY SMITH, b Oakton United Methodist ... 703-938-1233 United Methodist Church, 1301 Trap Road, Vienna. The hour includes a brief reading PASTOR related to Centering Prayer, followed by a To Highlight Your 20-minute prayer period. E-mail Martha Thomas at [email protected] SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Faith Community MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM or call the church at 703-759-3509. call Karen at: The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish (703) 917-6468 Outreach Institute offer the Mothers/ Parents Circle, an umbrella of free edu- SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH cational events and resources. Jewish rituals, ethics and the creation of a Jew- 11321 Beach Mill Road ish home, regular meetings and group Great Falls, VA 20165 Shabbats and holidays. Participants in- clude Sha’are Shalom, Congregation It’s like coming home Beth Emeth, Temple Rodef Shalom and b the Jewish Community Center of North- [email protected] ern Virginia. ShalomDC.org. www.SmithChapelUMC.com
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The Langley Orchestras are conducted by Dr. Scott McCormick. Langley High Orchestras Present ‘From Russia with Love’ The Langley High School Orchestras will partner and Romance,” Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers” with Langley’s World Language Department to from “The Nutcracker,” Shostakovich’s “Festive Over- present “From Russia With Love” on Tuesday, Dec. ture,” Glinka’s “Russian and Ludmilla,” Rimsky 8. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Langley Korsakoff’s “Scheherazade” and “Slava,” and Gliere’s High School auditorium. The concert is free, and the “Russian Sailor Dance” from “The Red Poppy.” public is invited to attend. The Langley Orchestras represent 10 percent of the This concert will celebrate the culture of the re- student body of Langley High School. The award- gion by featuring student emcees and musicians. The winning orchestras have been featured in concerts evening will also feature a performance by the at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and most re- Ukranian gypsy dance troop, Fantaziya. cently at several locations in Ireland. The Langley Orchestral music includes Rachmaninoff’s “Waltz Orchestras are conducted by Dr. Scott McCormick.
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The McLean High Athletic Boosters’ Golf Classic fund-raising event took place Oct. 23, at the Reston National Golf Course. Shown here are Booze Allen sponsors, from right, Forrest Stieg, Kevin Dougherty, Michelle McCormick and Gerry Polumbi. The day of golf featured a best ball team format, awards, gift bag, lunch and appetizers after the tournament. tionals Funds raised will go toward upgrades to McLean High athletic facilities, such as improvements to the stadium entrance, an asphalt walkway between the baseball and softball fields, re-surfacing of the tennis courts The 10-under Great Falls Nationals captured the championship of the and the purchase of new scoreboards. Hardball Brawl Tournament in Ruther Glen, Va. on Nov. 7-8. Oakcrest Captures League Volleyball Title n the second year of its vol- games to win the match, 3-1. Nationals, a baseball develop- and Bruce Carton. School has hired of Luke Haen leyball program, the Jensen led the way with seven mental team designed to develop The Great Falls Nationals’ pro- as its new head men’s tennis coach IOakcrest School of aces, 28 kills and eight blocks. baseball players around the Great gram fields teams from U-10 for the 2010 season. Haen is a so- McLean recently won the Freshman Jackie Herrick had nu- Falls/Langley High area in North- through U-17 and is headed up by cial studies teacher at Marshall Potomac Valley Athletic Confer- merous sets that turned into win- ern Virginia, traveled to Ruther Jim Mraz. and is currently an assistant coach ence (PVAC) AA-Division with a ners. Jensen, for her efforts, was Glen, Va. on Nov. 7-8 to take part in the wrestling program. He com- dramatic win over named tournament MVP. Junior in the Hardball Brawl Tournament The Northern Virginia peted in a number of sports in high Sports rival Sandy Spring Haley Featherstone made 43 at the Virginia Sports Complex. Blaze U-18 girls’ travel softball school and ran cross country in Friends School. passes over the match. In the sec- Under manager Ryan Novak, the team, made up of players from all college at the NCAA Division III Roundups The championship ond game, freshman outside hit- team lost its first game to the Pe- around Northern Virginia, cap- level. Former head coach Stephen game took place at ter Janey North ran off seven tersburg Generals before reeling tured the championship at the Moody will remain on staff this the Washington International straight service wins. off four straight wins to gain the Winchester Fall Shakedown Tour- year to ensure a successful transi- School. Oakcrest finished its first PVAC title. The wins came over Ches- nament, on Nov. 7-8. The team tion for the current student-ath- In its first match of the season, season at 15-1. Sandy Spring fin- terfield Nationals, 3-2; VSC was 6-0 for the weekend. On the letes participating in the program. Oakcrest was shut out by Sandy ished at 17-3, with two of their Academy, 9-1; the Virginia Stars, back row, from left, are assistant Spring, 3-0. The team then went losses coming to Oakcrest. 5-4; and, in the championship Eric Cohen, assistant JJ Foster, The Marshall High Boost- on to win its next five league In only her second year as game, the Petersburg Jr. Gener- Kayla Lherisse (Fairfax resident), ers will once again be sponsoring matches. In early October, Oakcrest head coach, Maggie als, 7-6. Debbie Ward, Rachel Leonard (Ar- the Christmas Tree Lot in front of Oakcrest returned to Sandy Spring O’Connor had a squad this year All 17 Great Falls Nats’ players lington), Emmaline Lofaro the school. Trees in a variety of for a rematch. After losing the first made up of just three experienced played in each game, and it was (Centreville), Karysa McPherson types and sizes, wreaths and fresh two games, the Chargers re- players, along with a number of a true team effort. The highlight (Falls Church), Hanna Joseck garland can all be purchased. grouped and staged a major come- newcomers who had little volley- moment of the championship (Burke), Laura Jennings (Arling- Need a stocking stuffer? How back behind senior Tori Jensen to ball experience. game win came when center ton), Karen Johnson (Clifton) and about some Marshall Spirit wear win the match, 3-2. Jensen scored “A championship win is a huge fielder Iain Muir caught a deep head coach Eric Snyder. On the or the White House ornament. The 13 of the 15 points needed to win accomplishment for any team,” fly ball, then threw home to nail front row, from left, are Nina tree lot will be open seven days a the fifth tie-breaker game. said O’Connor. “The fact that this the base runner attempting to tag Rodriguez (Reston), Natalie week until all trees are sold. Hours The Sandy Spring Friends and is our first year in the league just up from third base with the win- Eichner (Arlington), Courtney of operation are as follows: Satur- Oakcrest both finished the season makes it that much sweeter.” ning run. The 10-under Great Conklin (Great Falls), Ali Cohen days and Sundays from 10 a.m.-7 with 11-1 records in the AA-Divi- Jensen and Herrick were se- Falls Nationals will now head (Vienna). Not pictured is assistant p.m.; Mondays through Fridays sion of the PVAC and were named lected to the All-PVAC First Team. into winter training, where they Rick Schumann and player Liz Fos- from 5:30-8 p.m. All proceeds regular season co-champions. Due Featherstone was named to the will be working with Madison ter from Annandale. from the tree lot will go directly to a tie-breaker, Oakcrest was Second Team. Jensen was also High baseball coach Mark into the Marshall students’ activi- seeded No. 2 in the league tour- voted Player of the Year in the AA- “Pudge” Gjormand two days a The Herndon Hawks, an 11- ties account, which sponsors 21 nament. Division. Jensen, a 6-foot-4-inch week. Members of the 10-under under youth travel baseball team, teams and a variety of clubs with In the tournament semifinals, middle blocker, led the team and Great Falls Nationals are: Chase will conduct tryouts on Dec. 13, the purchase of uniforms and the Chargers defeated Queen the league in kills, blocks, and ser- Beckett, Colter Carton, Timmy at 2 p.m., at Diamond Sports equipment, field maintenance, Anne School, 3-0. Oakcrest, in its vice wins, and is being recruited Conforti, Lucas Donlon, Colin Training (DST) in Sterling. The capital improvements, and travel previous match, had beaten Barrie by a number of college programs. Farrell, Tucker Farrell, Jared Hawks, members of the Old Do- needs to competitions. In addition, School, 3-0, in the quarterfinals. Oakcrest is an independent Helman, Patrick Kelley, Iain Muir, minion Baseball League, are look- the purchase of White House On a Thursday night, Oakcrest school for girls grades six-through Bennett Norris, Kyle Novak, Chris ing for additional players. Parents Christmas Ornaments will directly and Sandy Spring met in the tour- 12, guided by the teachings of the Obolensky, Tommy O’Donnell, of interested players should con- support Marshall’s All Night nament championship match. Catholic Church. Oakcrest is lo- Michael Sevila, Jacob Shapero, tact Coach Shawn Boynton at 703- Graduation Celebration. Contact Oakcrest spotted Sandy Spring the cated at 850 Balls Hill Road, in Max Trautwein and Jason 615-1398, or at Christmas Tree Chair Ellen first game, losing 24-26. Shaking McLean. Volpicelli. The team’s coaches are [email protected]. Loszynski at off their nerves, the Chargers came manager Ryan Novak and assis- [email protected] for any fur- back and ran off the next three The 10-under Great Falls tants Jim Volpicelli, Todd Norris George C. Marshall High ther information. 16 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ December 2-8, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News 703-917-6464 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Employment Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Tuesday 11 a.m.
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