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2 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News It’s Back to School for Senior Citizens By Donna Manz The Connection

t’s back to school … for K- 12, for college students, for Ipreschoolers and for senior citizens whose thirst for knowledge has not ended. For the In this photo from the older demographic, there is the 2009 Middle Eastern Adventures in Learning program, Food Festival, Marianne administered by Shepherd’s Cen- Tahhan, Barbara ter of Oakton-Vienna [SCOV]. Fleshman, Jennifer Omar Samaha oversees The Adventures in Learning Bawab (back), and Nikki meat roasting on spits at [AIL] program is open to all adults Haddad take orders for Holy Transfiguration’s age 50 or older. Three eight-week Middle Eastern main annual Middle Eastern semesters offer topics ranging dishes and sandwiches. Food Festival in 2009. from health and wellness to world affairs, national affairs and philo- sophical exploration, led by ex- Food Festival Highlights

perts in their fields, from retired Contributed by SCO State Department personnel to health care professionals. There’s Labor Day Weekend fun stuff in there, too. Classes, at one hour long, are held at Unitar- By Donna Manz SPITS are lamb, beef and ian Universalist Congregation of The Connection chicken. In the kitchen in the Fairfax (UUCF) on Hunter Mill church hall, volunteers make sandwiches and platters to

Road in Oakton. V hen the parishioners “It’s a lifestyle of continued of Holy Transfigura serve upon order. Casey Tarr and Mary Ann Hankin at Adventures in Learn- W Among the dishes served at tion Melkite Greek- learning,” said AIL committee co- ing registration desk in this 2009 photo. chair, Kathy Tugendhat of Vienna. Catholic Church in McLean the food festival are kebabs of lamb, chicken and beef, “I love the classes. People come grams is Socrates Corner, led by throw a food festival, they bring shawarma, marinated meats in to them because they’re stimulat- Bruno Walker. It’s eight weeks of PARTICIPANTS in a memoir food and festival to new pita bread, stuffed grape leaves ing and interesting and you’re al- discussion on philosophical topics, writing class Hassan taught a heights. Grilling and spit-roast- and platters. Desserts include ways learning something new. such as hope or justice, the class couple of years ago still meet even ing over 2,000 pounds of lamb, baklava and date or nut-filled “It’s expanding one’s life expe- chooses from week to week. An- though the classes are over. beef and chicken, offering more maamoul among the assort- riences,” Tugendhat said. other favorite of Andrews’ is World “I think this is one of the most than 10,000 pieces of confec- ment of dozens of varieties of When Tugendhat moved to Affairs, which brings in 65 people important establishments ever tions on a 30-foot long display, sweets. Vienna in 1998, she knew no one at a time, Andrews said. She esti- done for old people,” said Hassan. providing authentic Middle “It’s the best, most family- but her son. All that changed mated she has taken 10 to 12 Continuing series include health Eastern dance and music, and friendly, most fun and enjoy- when a neighbor handed her a flier eight-week sessions since she and wellness, World Affairs, Na- sharing warm hospitality are able event that takes place on promoting Adventures in Learn- started. tional Affairs, T’ai Chi and bridge. the mainstays of the church’s Labor Day weekend in the ing. Tugendhat thought a program “There’s only 65 of these units Beginners’ bridge class and chess annual Labor Day weekend Washington area,” said like this would be a good way to in the U.S.,” said Andrews. “Ev- class will be introduced in the fall Middle Eastern Food Festival. Carnazzo. meet people. She was right. eryone else wishes they had them. session. The AIL committee is open The 17th festival runs from 11 “Building bridges of under- Tugendhat did not just take “AIL is more challenging than to new ideas and class suggestions, a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, standing” is the motto of Holy classes. She quickly immersed the senior centers. Senior centers and frequently, someone knows Sept. 4, and noon to 6 p.m. on Transfiguration’s food festival. herself in volunteer opportunities are wonderful, but this is better.” someone who would make a good Sunday, Sept. 5. The afternoon Parishioners are likely to and made many close friends who Andrews said she takes AIL speaker. An American who spent highlight both days is the lamb quote Father Joseph Francavilla are also volunteers. Tugendhat co- classes for several reasons. One, a week in a German POW camp dinner prepared from a whole who is given to say you can’t chairs the AIL committee with she said, is that it is important to was invited to speak in the fall in animal roasted outdoors on a eat with someone and hate Mike Garbacz of Oakton. stay informed on what is going on a single-class presentation after a spit. them. “You can’t be an enemy in the U.S. and the world. “It’s committee member heard him “The whole point of this food with someone you’ve shared SCOV AND AIL participants hope imperative for everybody to keep speak in another venue. festival is to be able to work bread with,” Father Francavilla that younger people, baby up with current events,” Andrews The classes that Ralph Nider, a side by side with other parish- said in a 2009 interview. In that boomers newly out of the work said. She gave credit to the social former diplomat, leads are always ioners in service to the commu- same interview, “Father Joe” force, will consider taking AIL element, as well. Calling herself over-subscribed, Hassan said. nity,” said parishioner and al- called Middle Eastern hospital- classes. “You can meet many de- a coffee pot volunteer, Andrews George Mason University sends tar server Sabatino Carnazzo. ity legendary. “Welcoming lightful older people who are very said that during lunch break, par- over two professors every semes- “We’re here to open a door to guests, sharing food with them, smart and friendly,” Tugendhat ticipants bring their own lunch ter to give classes. people of all faiths and cultures is part of their culture,” he said said. and AIL supplies coffee and des- “Come to SCOV during one of and welcome them to our at the time. “People know that One of the delightful older sert. It’s a time for socializing. these classes, because once you home,” Carnazzo said. when they come to these eth- people you may meet is Florence Tanya Hassan is fluent in Rus- come, you’ll never leave,” said Accompanying the food and nic festivals, they’re going to get Andrews who said that one of the sian, German and English. She Hassan. cultural performances are homemade food, authentic, re- reasons she moved from Pennsyl- discovered AIL “quite a few years Open house and registration day children’s activities and vendors ally good food.” vania to the Vienna area in 2007 ago,” and has both taken classes for fall semester is Thursday, Sept. offering Middle Eastern prod- When one festival ends, vol- was the Adventures in Learning and instructed others. “I walked 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at ucts. But it is the authentically unteers start planning the fol- program. A retired activities di- into the room [the first time] and Unitarian Universalist Congrega- prepared food that draws more lowing year’s. “It takes a full rector in a Pennsylvania nursing it was filled with the most intelli- tion of Fairfax (UUCF), 2709 than a thousand guests to the year of preparation by commit- home, Andrews knows the impor- gent, stimulating, wonderful older Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton. festival. ted and dedicated volunteers to tance of keeping alert and the people,” Hassan said. “Not only The $40 registration fee covers brain active as people age. One intelligent, clever people but they all classes in a single semester. ROASTING ON OUTDOOR See Festival, Page 7 of Andrews’ most-enjoyed pro- ask good, thoughtful questions.” See Center, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 1-7, 2010 ❖ 3 Back to School Oakton High Introduces ‘Cougar Time’ s we are approaching the ❖ Being fluid, moving students Abeginning of yet another in and out of various levels of in- school year, The Connec- tervention depending on their tion has asked area schools’ prin- demonstrated proficiency. cipals to respond to the following three back-to-school questions: 2. The fundamental purpose of Oakton High School is to help all 1. What is the most exciting students achieve high levels of news in your school approaching learning. Learning occurs in a stu- a new school year? dent centered learning environ- 2. What is your single most im- ment. Our teachers work to cre- portant goal (in a new school ate and build relationships that year)? promote a safe and positive envi- 3. Some of the upcoming events ronment that facilitate student re- at the school? sponsibility, self-motivation and self –evaluation. John Banbury, Ed. D., Princi- pal, Oakton High School 3. Packet/Schedule Pick-Up for 1. An exciting new initiative at 10th-12th grades will be only on Oakton High School this year in- Thursday, Sept. 2, 7 - 11 a.m. and volves a change in our master 3 - 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Fresh- schedule. We will institute time support students by: man orientation is on Thursday, during the school day for support ❖ Assuring students who expe- Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. Freshmen will for students for intervention or rience difficulty are given extra receive their packets and sched- enrichment. “Cougar Time” will time and additional support for ules at orientation. Our annual occur on Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- learning Outback Bowl is our first game of day, and Friday between 8:55 and ❖ Providing timely intervention the year. It will be Sept. 3, at 7:30 9:30. All students will attend a at the first indication of difficulty at Madison. Our band and our class where they need extra time. in a way that does not remove stu- dance teams will perform. Our We will be continuing our practice dents from the classroom during Homecoming is on Sept. 24, we of high expectations and will help new direct instruction. will play Annandale High School.

Jeanette M. Black, Principal, Vienna Elementary School [pictured with John Carmichael, Assistant Principal]

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4 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Benches,Benches, TreesTrees Fountains,Fountains, 25%25% andand Center of BirdBird BathsBaths OFFOFF ShrubsShrubs Pansies FREE Knowledge Landscape & From Page 5 97¢ Hardscape Estimates Classes are held every Thursday, Regularly $1.89 Landscape Design Services Available Sept. 30 – Nov. 11, 2010. “The classes are well-worth $40,” said Hassan. “It’s like giv- ing it away.” 60-75%60-75% Shepherd’s Center of Oakton- Vienna, organized in 1997, is one OFFOFF POTSPOTS of the nearly 70 Shepherd’s Cen- ters nationwide. SCOV is a non- Japanese Maples Patios, Walls, Walkways profit, volunteer-based, interfaith To 12' Paver Driveways & So Much More organization sponsored by area 30-50% Off No Sub-Contracting congregations and community Over 75 Varieties groups to serve older persons in the Vienna and Oakton areas by Shredded Hardwood Mulch providing them with resources to $3.39 live independently and to offer 3 cu. ft. programs which enrich, teach and offer means of socializing. SCOV Bonsai & Orchids encourages seniors to help other older adults. 25% Off To learn more about SCOV or its Adventures in Learning program, 9023 Arlington Blvd., go to www.scov.org or call 703- Fairfax, Virginia 281-0538. E-mail with questions 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. to [email protected] 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) SCOV office hours are 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, 703-573-5025 Room 203, Vienna Baptist Church, Open 8-7, 7 days a week 541 Marshall Road SW, Vienna.

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Newspaper of Vienna & Oakton Code Red An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered his summer, despite the heat, we’ve Here are a few suggestions to help air qual- ❖ Refuel vehicles after dusk; avoid idling. to homes and businesses. had fewer “Code Red” air quality ity in the short term: ❖ Conserve electricity, turn up the thermo- 1606 King Street Tdays than one might have expected, ❖ Limit driving, combine trips or work from stat for air conditioning, turn off unneeded Alexandria, Virginia 22314 possibly a result of the slower home. lights. economy. ❖ Use area bus and rail lines. For the air quality forecast for Northern Vir- NEWS DEPARTMENT: On “Code Red” days, children, older people ❖ Avoid mowing lawns with gasoline-pow- ginia and links to maps, see http:// To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 and people with asthma, heart or respiratory ered motors. www.deq.virginia.gov/airquality. e-mail: problems should reduce outdoor activities. [email protected] Even healthy individuals should limit strenu- Kemal Kurspahic ous outdoor work and exer- Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 [email protected] Editorials cise. Starting School after Labor Day The primary causes of air Donna Manz We cruise into the last week of summer va- extra eight days of summer break. Contributing Writer pollution in Northern Virginia [email protected] are vehicle emissions and pollution from coal- cation for most Virginia school districts with Long held up as an example of corporate temperatures in the high 90s and “Code Red” influence over the General Assembly (King’s Julia O’Donoghue burning power plants here and to the west. Education & Politics Approximately 60-70 percent of the pollut- air quality, the state mandate to delay open- Dominion makes strategic donations to state 703-778-9436 [email protected] ants that cause ground-level ozone are created ing schools until after Labor Day doesn’t seem delegates and senators while lobbying for the from vehicles, lawn mowers, other garden like such a bad thing. “start after Labor Day” rule), if the result is Rich Sanders While students across the river in Montgom- that families have a little more time for vaca- Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 equipment and common household products, [email protected] according to the Washington Metropolitan ery County headed back to the classroom on tion, possibly giving the economy a little boost Monday, Aug. 30, Virginia students have an in the process, perhaps no harm is done. Council of Governments. ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad Viewpoints department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 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The most recent lawsuit was Editor & Publisher filed by Clifton Elementary parents Mary Kimm Michael Selton, 12, Cooper to reverse the decision to close one 703-778-9433 [email protected] Middle School, McLean of the highest performing schools “We went to the beach in New in the region. During the vote to Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Jersey, and I got see all of my cous- close the school, the School Board Managing Editors ins, which was really cool. I also stated that the “renovation costs Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: really liked visiting my grand- per student” were too high, even Louise Krafft, mother in New York City.” though the recent Capital Im- Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: provement Plan FY2011 – 2015 Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, indicated that there are many John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, schools smaller than Clifton and John Smith Production Manager: eight with higher renovations costs Jean Card per student. Be forewarned – more schools will be closed without re- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 gard to sound financial, educa- Circulation Manager: Linda Pecquex tional, community and environ- [email protected] mental impact assessments – just because the school board says they CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Dylan Hughes, 9, Oakton El- Jake Hughes, 12, Thoreau “can do it.” Clifton parents did not L.L.C. Peter Labovitz ementary School, Vienna Middle School, Vienna want their school renovated, but President/CEO “My favorite memory is going to “We went to New Orleans this the school board insisted – because Mary Kimm Cedar Point (amusement park) in year, and we flew because every- the school board “knows what is Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Ohio. I went on my first upside- one in my family loves to fly in best” for our children. We are sick 703-778-9433 [email protected] Jack Stipe, 9, Oakton Elemen- down ride, and all these other airplanes. My grandmother lives and tired of the backroom deals tary School, Vienna crazy rides. in Slidell, which is close to New and when one school board mem- Jerry Vernon ber admitted to backroom deals on Executive Vice President “We went to the lake and Medi- They have the Millennium Force Orleans. It was my first time there, [email protected] eval Times for my birthday, but I roller coaster, which goes from like and we had a lot of fun. We went the night of the vote, I became sick to my stomach. Is this any way to Wesley DeBrosse think my favorite summer memory zero-to-125 mph in 3 seconds. It’s walking around the French Quar- Controller is going to tennis camp in Fairfax about 300-feet tall, and you go ter, and I got to eat crawfish for run a school system? Parents, I ask you. We must bond together, voice Debbie Funk for two weeks. I won three tro- straight up and then dive to the the first time. 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FSO Profiles A Lifetime of Teaching and Playing MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD FESTIVAL he Fairfax Symphony “In his own way, too, Beethoven Labor Day Weekend Orchestra’s 2010-2011 can be regarded as an artist who Name: Lisa Tseason repertoire will seemed to “tear up the rules” in his Baltzer Saturday, Sept. 4, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” include performances need to express himself fully,” Age: 0 Sunday, Sept. 5, 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm at George Mason University’s Cen- Zimmerman said. Beethoven’s Instrument(s): ✭✭✭ Conde Nast Traveler ter for the Arts in Fairfax, and the Piano Concerto No.5, his final Viola. Occasion- Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek – Catholic Church “50 Best” Washington Post expansion of their performances to piano concerto, will be played by ally, keyboard in- 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, Virginia (near Spring Hill Road) “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” The New York Times March, 1998 the new Hylton Performing Arts the eminent Finnish pianist, struments, too. Center on the GMU campus in Matti Raekallio. Email: 703-734-9566 • www.holytransfiguration.org www.busara.com Manassas. The Fairfax Symphony [email protected] “We are thrilled to be perform- Orchestra’s 2010-2011 season will Town of ing in Merchant Hall at the stun- close with another double perfor- Residence: , Free Admission! ningly beautiful new Hylton Per- mance on May 14, 2011 at Vienna forming Arts Center,” said Eliza- GMU’s Center for the Arts in Years in Middle Eastern Food Live Music beth Murphy, Executive Director of Jim Donahue and Lisa Baltzer of Vienna are looking for- Fairfax and on May 15 at the FSO: More than the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. ward to a new Fairfax Symphony Orchestra season, open- Hylton Performing Arts Cen- 45 years. Kabobs Folk Dancing Maestro Christopher ing on Sept. 11. ter in Manassas. The Fairfax Studied Mu- Zimmerman, who is entering his Choral Society, with Artistic Di- sic At: St. Louis Gyros Moon Bounce Concertante features FSO Con- exemplify Western music’s pro- second year as Fairfax Symphony rector Douglas Mears, and the area, U of I, U of certmaster, David Salness, found and beautiful legacy. Grape Leaves Vendors Orchestra’s music director said, Reston Chorale with Artistic M and Principal Viola, Gregory Bernstein’s Overture to “This is a great opportunity for the Director David Brian Lang, join the Career Out- Rupert, as soloists. Bartok’s Candide and Dvorak’s Sym- Falafel Backgammon & Chess orchestra to expand both its audi- FSO in a performance of Mahler’s side of FSO: I Concerto for Orchestra makes phony No. 9, “From the New Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner ence and its opportunity to play spectacular Symphony No.2, gave piano les- Tabbouleh 50-50 Raffle similar virtuosic demands on indi- World” are traditional audience together. This orchestra is defi- “Resurrection.” A step beyond sons in my home vidual players and orchestral sec- favorites, beloved in the repertoire. nitely up to the challenges pre- Beethoven’s 9th, “Resurrection” is for many years Baklava & Church Tours tions alike, allowing the FSO to, as Walton’s Violin Concerto, not sented by adding another venue.” a musical journey which speaks of until I retired Lisa Baltzer Zimmerman says, “place the spot- as frequently performed, will Other Favorites! 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Graduated from the Anything by Mozart, espe- ers have penned some of the most chief and humor of Rossini’s La ing and responding to a successful University of Illinois and the cially the symphonies and piano heartfelt and passionate music Cenerentola Overture con- aesthetic which had reached satu- SUBSCRIPTIONS are available University of Michigan. concertos. ever. º“Here are two major works trasts with the drama and poetic ration point, i.e. the opulent or- by calling 703-563-1990 or on the What sparked your interest in Do you have relatives/chil- of theirs which, unaccountably, are introspection of Mendelssohn’s chestral language of the late Ro- Web at www.fairfaxsymphony.org. music? How old were you? dren who also perform? not particularly known to both or- Symphony No. 3 of the early mantics. On March 19,, 2011 the Single tickets for the 2010 - 2011 My family is musical, and A couple of grandchildren chestras and audiences alike, but Romantic Period. ºBoth are coun- FSO will present Webern’s Six Season range from $25 - $55 from a young age, it seemed who are discovering they like they show every bit the inspiration terbalanced by the unpredictability Pieces for Orchestra (revised/ (Fairfax) and from $25-$45 natural that I would follow in music a lot... and mastery of their better known and rhythmic intensity of John reduced version) and Sibelius’ (Manassas). their footsteps. One thing led Where do you “hang out?” cousins Romeo and Juliet and Sym- Adams’ Violin Concerto which Symphony No. 5. “Written Directions to the concert halls to another, and I have been for- What do you like to do when phony No.2,” said Zimmerman. reaches almost hypnotic propor- within only a few years of each and information on the FSO’s edu- tunate to enjoy a lifetime of you are not working? The guest artist is the French pia- tions when played by guest artist, other,” said Maestro Zimmerman, cation and outreach programs, teaching and playing. Spending time with others. nist Philippe Bianconi who, Timothy Fain on violin. “Sibelius’ and Webern’s creations podcasts, and other activities may What is one piece of advice Listening to music, attending according to Zimmerman, “is both The Jan. 15,, 2011 program here show just how differently also be found on the FSO’s Web you would give to a young per- concerts. Sharing meals with a beautiful pianist and profound will mark both the Fairfax beautiful works of art can be ex- site. Program notes for each con- son who is deciding how seri- friends. interpreter.” Symphony’s first concert in a se- pressed in the hands of great and cert are posted on the site at least ous he/she is about music? What is your favorite thing The Oct. 23 concert highlights ries of double performances, and sensitive composers. There, the one week prior to the performance. If you love playing music, give about playing with the FSO? the FSO and the fine players within its debut performance at the prevailing techniques and modes The orchestra is supported in it a serious try. Even if another Being a small part of a great it. As part of its three-year beautiful new Hylton Per- of expression seem to have been part through funding by the Vir- career wins out, music can be and glorious whole, and, of Sibelius exploration, the FSO will forming Arts Center in shattered in the pursuit of a new ginia Commission for the Arts, the for you a very fulfilling avoca- course, the wonderful friendships perform the symphonic fantasy Manassas. From England, Central voice.” Sibelius’ 5th Symphony is Arts Council of Fairfax County, and tion. forged over many years of mak- Pojhola’s Daughter, another of Europe and the United States, also programmed as part of the the County of Fairfax, along with What is one piece of advice ing beautiful music together. his wonderfully evocative tales. Zimmerman has chosen three mas- FSO’s ongoing exploration of his generous support from corpora- Mozart’s Sinfonia terpieces which he believes aptly symphonic development. tions, foundations, and individuals. Faith 2010-2011 Season Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. Saturday - September 11, 8:00 p.m. Epiphany United Methodist Pre- school, 1014 Country Club Drive, N.E. Philippe Bianconi, piano in Vienna, is now enrolling 3-4-year-old George Mason University Center for the Arts students for the 2010/2011 school year. Contact 703-938-2391 or • TCHAIKOVSKY: The Tempest Fantasy-Overture www.epiphanypreschool.com. • SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto • RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 3 Good Shepherd Preschool, a new outreach ministry of the United Method- Upcoming Concerts ist Church of the Good Shepherd, 2351 October 23rd - November 20th - January 15th Hunter Mill Road in Vienna, opens on March 19th - May 14th Sept. 14. The Preschool will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs- Tickets: 888-945-2468 or www.fairfaxsymphony.org days from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact Subscriptions: 703-563-1990 703-281-3987 ext. 18 or www.GoodShepherdVA.com. 8 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 1-7, 2010 ❖ 9 Calendar

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SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH Unitarian Universalist Congregation 11321 Beach Mill Road of Fairfax “Many Beliefs, One Spiritual Community” Great Falls, VA 20165 We welcome all who seek a liberal religious home. Announcing for Fall - Beginning September 11 It’s like coming home Saturday Service, 4:30pm Sunday Services 9:15am & 11:15am b [email protected] Programs for children & youth www.SmithChapelUMC.com 703-281-4230 Rev. D. J. Zuchelli, Pastor 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124 www.uucf.org SUMMER WORSHIP • MAY 30th - SEPTEMBER 5th SUNDAY: 10:00 AM b FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA A.M.E. 450 ORCHARD STREET St.b LUKE Church Progressive & Welcoming VIENNA, VA “Serving the People of God” 703-938-8525 ST. ANNE’S [email protected] SHERATON RESTON HOTEL EPISCOPAL www.fbcv.org SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. CHURCH- Reston Dr. KENNY SMITH, SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. Summer Schedule PASTOR LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER 8:00 a.m Holy Eucharist Rite I, No Music 10:00 a.m. Family Service, Holy Eucharist Rite II SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor, Pastor 5:00 p.m. Come as You Are Contemporary MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM 571-337-2022 Service with Communion July 19-23, Vacation Bible School The Rev. James Papile, Rector The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson The Rev. Denise Trogdon 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston

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Vienna’s Tommy Curley chips on the first sudden death playoff hole at the 2010 Bob Riley Junior Open on Aug. 3. Curley, a rising

/NVSS senior at Madison High Michael K. Bohn School, placed second in the

Bob Franks prestigious

Photos by Photos tournament.

Photo by Photo In Northern Virginia Senior Softball postseason tournament action, the Red Team (pictured) captured the six-team National Conference Summer Slow-Pitch champion- Vienna’s Curley Makes ship by defeating the Light Blue Team, 11-4, in the final game of the double-elimina- tion tournament. The Red Team was also the regular season champion of the National Strong Golf Showing Conference, with a record of 36-22. The average age of the team is 62. On the back row, left to right: Bill Grewe, Manager (Alexandria), Dan Patton (Fairfax Station), Mike Coleman (Alexandria), Tom Ramberg (Reston), Chuck Schillinger (Burke), Jack Katosh (Arlington), Mike Clark (Vienna), Wayne Glass (Alexandria), and Andy Loerch Madison High senior garners (Manassas). Front row: Bill Healey (Herndon), Jerry Evanosky (Burke), Mike second place at Junior Open Burchfield (Annandale), Curtis Smith (Woodbridge), Tom McCue (Clifton), and Harry Collins (Marshall). event in Alexandria. Sports Roundups Great Falls boxer Jimmy Lange, a Junior By Michael K. Bohn to reach the green in two, Curley middleweight contender, won a convincing six-round Special to the Connection watched Taylor get up and down decision over Baltimore’s Mike McFail in Greensboro, for the championship. N.C. Highlighted by knockdowns in both the third ienna resident Tommy “I played well in the second and sixth rounds - both courtesy of an effective right VCurley, a rising senior round,” said Curley afterward, - Lange (33-4-2, 23 knockouts) came out dominat- golfer at Madison High pointing to the five birdies on

ing in the first round at the Greensboro Coliseum Photo/ School, placed second in the his card. “But a one-stroke pen- Complex’s War Memorial Auditorium, utilizing his Bob Riley Junior Open on Aug. alty on the back nine, and a trademark stiff jab that caused McFail (12-40-2) to 3 at Alexandria’s Belle Haven bogey on15 did me in.” be issued a standing eight count. Lange pressed the Eddy Poinelli Country Club. Curley tied for Curley was one of several jun- action throughout the contest and finished strongly the lead after the second and iors on the Madison golf team by battering a game, but wobbly McFail in the final final round with Alex Taylor of that finished second in the 2009 stanza. Woodbine, Md. Taylor won the Virginia State AAA golf tourna- Lange immediately headed back to Gleason’s Gym championship on the first hole ment last October. Curley, Chris in New York with trainer Jimmy Glenn to prepare of a sudden death playoff. Wendel, and Al Hubbard hope for a co-main event bout (opponent to be deter- Jimmy Lange (right) defeated Baltimore’s Curley closed with a final to have another good run this mined) on a Sept. 18 show in Monroe, Mich. He is Mike McFail (left) in a junior middleweight round 73, the low score that day fall. scheduled to return home to the Patriot Center on boxing bout in Greensboro, N.C. last week. in the boys’ ages 16-18 division. Formerly known as the DC Nov. 6 to headline another Ice Promotions card pre- His 5-over, 76-73—149 forced Junior, the Riley tournament is sented by Valcourt Building Services. tion will be on display in full force on Saturday, Sept. the playoff with Taylor, who one of the oldest junior cham- 11 when the Virginia Coaching Cardinals will take birdied the 17th en route to a pionships in the country. In The Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ North- on the NCR Eagles in the second annual Charity 73-76—149. Both missed the 2004, the event was renamed ern Virginia chapter, on Tuesday, Oct. 5, will be hold- Hockey Classic at Kettler Capitals IcePlex in Arling- green on the par-3, 10th hole, in honor of Alexandrian Bob ing its 11th Annual FCA One Way 2 Play Drug Free ton. The afternoon event, which will run from 4 to but Curley’s tee shot hit a Riley, the executive director of Golf Classic at Westfield’s Golf Club in Clifton. FCA 7, will benefit Inova Blood Donor Services. Compris- greenside tree and ricocheted the Washington Metropolitan has been serving local athletes and coaches in the ing coaches from local youth hockey clubs, includ- onto an adjacent fairway. Unable Golf Association 1983-2003. local community for many years and the One Way 2 ing the Ashburn Xtreme, Reston Raiders, Virginia Play Drug Free event will provide the needed re- Wild, and NOVA Ice Dogs, the Virginia Coaching Vienna resi- sources for camp scholarships, leadership opportu- Cardinals will face the NCR Eagles, a joint military dent Tommy nities, and drug-free assemblies in area schools. To hockey team consisting of players from the Army, Curley, left, sign up for the upcoming golf event, please visit the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines. The exhi- placed second local FCA website at www.novagolfclassic.org. bition game will benefit Inova Blood Donor Services. to Alex Taylor In addition to the game, other activities throughout in the 2010 Team Virginia 1996 inline hockey earned a the afternoon will include a silent auction, appear- Bob Riley bronze medal at last week’s State Wars U.S. Roller ances by local celebrities - including Washington Junior Open. Hockey Championships in Chicago. The team, con- Capitals players - and ‘Mites on Ice’ youth hockey One of the sisting of youngsters from Fairfax, Oakton, Great exhibitions. country’s Falls, and other parts of Virginia, was 4-0 in round Last year’s inaugural event saw coaches from the oldest junior robin play before losing a semifinals game in over- Ashburn Xtreme defeat the Reston Raiders, 7-1, be- champion- time. Alex DeYoung (Fairfax) took Most Valuable fore a raucous crowd of supporters from both clubs. ships, the Goalie honors and was selected to the All-Tourna- The event raised over $40,000 for a new Inova blood- event is named ment Team. mobile. For sponsorships, tickets or additional infor- for tournament mation, please contact event chairman Adam director Bob ‘Give Blood, Play Hockey’ has long been an Bartholomew at [email protected] or Riley (center). adage among the ice hockey community. This tradi- visit www.charityhockeyclassic.com

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Pur- www.motternmasonry.com chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- J.E.S Services 703-496-7491 ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Phone as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- •Patios •Walkways ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- •Retaining Walls ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of •Drainage Problems conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- •Landscape Makeovers ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- after shall be assumed by the purchaser.

Call: 703-912-6886 The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the Free Estimates right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder.

Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- nounced at the time of sale.

DAVID N. PRENSKY Substitute Trustee

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000

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To have community events listed in the Connec- Wolf at the McLean Community Center. tion, send to [email protected]. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1234 McLean Community Deadline is Friday. Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. First Monday of every month. Citizens are invited to THURSDAY/SEPT. 2 express opinions on issues before Congress, or Beulah Road Al-Anon Group. 7:30 p.m. at the seek assistance with federal problems. 703-709- Antioch Christian Church, 1860 Beulah Road, 5800. Vienna. Practicing the Twelve Steps, welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 8 giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. [email protected]. McLean Historical Society presents: Fairfax County and the Secession Vote, May 1861, 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 SATURDAY/SEPT. 4 Ingleside Avenue in McLean. Eighty percent of T’ai Chi Beginners’ Practice. 8 a.m. on the Virginians approved the ordinance of secession outdoor basketball court behind Dolley Madison on May 23, 1861. Fairfax County endorsed Public Library at 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. secession 862-289; 12 of 15 precincts voted in 703-759-9141 or www.FreeTaiChi.org. favor. Speaker: Michael Shumaker, Commander, Frank Stringfellow Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Fairfax. Event is free; no reservations MONDAY/SEPT. 6 required. Contact: Jacque-Lynne Schulman, A Representative of Congressman Frank 703-442-9370.

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