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n Aug. 25, a warm, gleaming morning, dozens of politi- Ocians from various levels of government were joined by members of the late businessman and com- Photo by munity leader Jeff Todd’s family to cut the ribbon, formally opening Jeff Todd Way.

The stretch of blacktop — Woodlawn and Tim Peterson Beulah roads — that once connected U.S. 1 and Telegraph Road had been closed by Fort Belvoir for security reasons since shortly before Sept. 11, 2001. After the attacks, the base chose to close the road indefinitely. /The Gazette This closure effectively separated the Mount Vernon and Lee districts, and created daily headaches for commuters forced to travel an extra 10 miles around Fort Belvoir. Leaders (from left) Del. Scott Surovell, state Sen. Adam Ebbin, Colonel Michelle Mitchell (U.S. Army Garri- “The reality is that this was hurting the son Commander), Supervisor Jeff McKay, U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, state Sen. Linda “Toddy” Puller, Del. Mark economy of southeast Fairfax County,” said Sickles, Supervisor Gerry Hyland and members of Jeff Todd’s family cut the ribbon officially opening Jeff U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8). “It’s going to Todd Way. be one of the fastest growing communities — economically, socially, politically — in work with the Department of Defense as Gerry Hyland, Fairfax County stepped in good of others. When we decided to call it every way. You’ve got to be able to get well as the National Trust for Historic Pres- and authorized funding for a four-lane de- the Jeff Todd Way ... Jeff Todd’s way is ex- around.” ervation to determine where to build the sign. actly how this happened today.” new road. “Jeff Todd found a way to be collabora- WHAT FOLLOWED was a 13-year col- The 2003 military appropriations act of- tive, to be deliberate, self-effacing,” said THE OTHER SPEAKERS ECHOED laborative effort to bring back the cut- fered funds for a two-lane road, but accord- Hyland, “and find a way to get people to Hyland’s praise for Todd, and for the col through. Fairfax County first needed to ing to Mount Vernon District Supervisor work together for the common good, the See Jeff Todd, Page 6 Family, Friends Recall Former Delegate Gladys Keating Keating served 22 years and raised five children.

Photo courtesy of the Kea By Tim Peterson 2000. In that time, she fought for 1997, ‘98 and ‘99. Keating. “She was really the best The Gazette consumer rights, family law re- “She was very appreciative of of bosses,” said Haher. “What re- form and women’s rights. anything I did,” Sickles added. “I ally impressed me was that she lis- ormer delegate from the Before Keating was first elected, was learning about the system and tened to both sides. On any ques- F 43rd House District of “Virginia was quite a different also helping her communicate tion. There was always access to Fairfax County Gladys place,” said Janet Carver, currently with her constituents. It was good her. She was a very honest per- Keating died Aug. 19 of conges- vice chair of the 11th democratic to work for her. She was always son.” tive heart failure with her family committee and longtime friend complimentary of what we would Carver’s favorite Keating anec- beside her at the New Hanover and supporter of Keating. “Once produce, prepping for town meet- dote goes back to before she was

ting family Regional Medical Center in when somebody was killed in Viet- ings.” elected delegate: Wilmington, N.C. nam, the court had to appoint a Montebello resident Gloria “She ran three times before she “Gladys was a remarkable per- lawyer so that his wife was able Haher was a longtime aide to See Gladys Keating, Page 6 son who brought a community to take care of his children — she

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A line of children wait for the next free barber’s chair.

Fourth grader Floyd Ntsoko Back-to-School Haircuts tells barber Marvin Gold- Darryl Eanes takes his son, smith that a new haircut ozens of school-aged children lined up Union, Gum Springs Community Center Advisory Stuart Scott, as his first makes him feel appreciated throughout the morning and early after- Board, the Gum Springs Community Center and the client of the morning. and confident. Dnoon for free haircuts on Tuesday morn- Pride of Fairfax County Lodge #298. ing, Aug. 26, at the Gum Springs Com- In addition to haircuts, Modine the Clown enter- munity Center. tained the children with face painting and balloon The annual back-to-school program is sponsored sculptures. by the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department in Miniature horses were brought in as part of a pet- partnership with The Progressive Firefighters of ting zoo and volunteers set up a moon bounce for Fairfax County, WKYS 93.9, Apple Federal Credit the students.

Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland thanks Fire Captain Kendall Fairfax Fire Technician C. McWilliams Thompson for his participation in the volunteered to cut and style the children’s back-to-school program. hair at the community center. Garry Bailey works with Derick Sareong on a haircut.

Photos by Louise Krafft The Gazette

Saimaiyah Ingram giggles as Modine the Clown goes for a little glitter to finish up her facepainting.

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Becky Todd closed the remarks before the U.S. Rep. Jim Moran: “Good important ribbon-cutting ceremony got underway, things don’t come quick and easily, gener- acknowledging her late husband Jeff was ally, and this has been a long-time com- The portrait of the late Jeff Todd looked over the for- above watching. ing.” mal opening of Jeff Todd Way on Monday, Aug. 25. Jeff Todd Way Ribbon-Cutting Opens New Connector

From Page 1 Springfield Town Center (formerly laboration that took place to make Springfield Mall) set to open in the road a reality. “There are few about six weeks, the intersection people who have done as much for improvement around Kings High- all levels of our community, in the way and Van Dorn/Telegraph Lee and Mount Vernon districts, Road (October), and the new than Jeff Todd,” said Lee District Wegmans (2015). Supervisor Jeff McKay. “And to “You take all these things and have the road named after him is you look at them as a package,” just a tremendous legacy for ev- said McKay, “these things are Civic leaders broke out the erything Jeff stood for.” changing the face, in a very posi- fancy tools to formally “This project is a perfect ex- tive way, for southeast Fairfax open Jeff Todd Way, con- ample of collaboration of the fed- County. It’s something we can all necting U.S. 1 and Tele- eral, state and local government,” be very proud of. But these things graph Road. said Del. Scott Surovell (D-44). “It only work when you can get gets everyone talking together and around.” think this cut through is going to working together, and sets a great By helping relieve congestion at do a lot of things, not only for State Sen. Linda “Toddy” Puller: “I don’t know what we precedent. It’s a harbinger of a lot the intersection of Mount Vernon people’s mental health, but also did without this road. I hope it will have a great impact.” of great things to come.” Highway and U.S. 1, Jeff Todd improve property values in this McKay went on to describe Jeff Way should definitly help com- neighborhood and improve the path that is being added to the side through — it makes it a lot bet- Todd Way as a “game-changer,” in muters get the most out of those quality of life around here.” of the road. ter,” she said. “Connecting the two line with several upcoming devel- developments. “22309 has felt iso- Todd’s wife Becky closed the re- “Now with a road that not only areas is what he wanted to do. It’s opments including the new lated by traffic,” said Surovell. “I marks, referencing the mixed-use can take cars, but you can walk a great legacy for him.” Bulletin Board

Gladys Keating Dies at 91, in Wilmington, N.C. Email announcements to gazette@ health may be eligible to donate. connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, ❖ Tuesday/Sept. 2, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 From Page 1 with her lips but not with her eyes. ‘It was run- time, location, description and contact for p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. won,” said Carver. “The ning with two men.’ And it just broke the house event: phone, email and/or website. MV082714- Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two ❖ Monday/Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. first time she ran, in the early down. Really quite marvelous. She’d never expe- weeks before event. at Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution ‘70s, it was the era of the 601 8x12 rienced any discrimination until she became a Control Plant, 9399 Richmond Highway, Lorton. equal rights amendment. candidate. Suddenly when she was running with BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES And Gladys did not support two candidates, you know there’s going to be ten- The American Red Cross encourages THURSDAY/AUG. 28 it. We had argued with her - sion between them. When they got together and eligible donors to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply by Firefighters Provide Backpacks — those who’d just met her really excluded her, expected her to clear the and School Supplies. 11 a.m. at table, it changed her viewpoint.” giving blood in honor of National for the first time. Sickle Cell Awareness Month this Fire and Rescue Station 11, Penn “The second time, I was A visitation was held Friday, Aug. 22, at September. Call 1-800-RED CROSS Daw, 6624 Hulvey Terrace. Call Capt. Keating Willie Bailey at 571-641-0036. chairman of Springfield Jefferson Funeral Chapel. The funeral followed (1-800-733-2767) or visit Democratic Committee and we were down at on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Olivet Episcopal Church redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more SUNDAY/SEPT. 7 Garfield [Elementary School] for a meeting. in Franconia, where Keating had been an active information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for Talent Scouts. 7 p.m. at 3709 Gladys was running, with two men. My friend member and lay reader. Her burial will take place Shannons Green Way. Talent Scouts at a future date at Arlington National Cemetery. patients. A blood donor card or Judy Finney got up and said, ‘Gladys, last time driver’s license or two other forms of will be scouting for amateur you ran, you didn’t support the equal rights Contributions in her memory may be made pay- identification are required at check- performers at the Spring Hills Got in. Individuals who are 17 years of Talent Show. People who wish to amendment. What changed your mind?’ able to Franconia Museum at 6121 Franconia perform, email spingatore@spring- Road, Franconia, VA 22310. age (16 with parental consent in “Her eyes were very reserved. She was smiling some states), weigh at least 110 hills.net by Aug. 31. Visit http:// pounds and are in generally good www.spring-hills.com/ for more. 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 ❖ 7 Opinion

www.MountVernonGazette.com Back to School: Good Steps, Good Intentions @MtVernonGazette An independent, locally owned weekly he first day of school in Fairfax done. It’s time to make that change in Fairfax performance, and quality of life.” newspaper delivered County is Tuesday, Sept. 2, but County. You can read the report here: http:// to homes and businesses. Monday, Sept. 8 is the beginning The science is undisputed. From the abstract: pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/ Published by T Local Media Connection LLC of something important. For the “A substantial body of research has now dem- 2014/08/19/peds.2014-1697.full.pdf first time in decades, elementary school stu- onstrated that delaying school start Back to school nights begin this 1606 King Street dents will have a full day of school on Mon- times is an effective countermeasure Editorial week and run into October. For par- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 days instead of being sent home hours early. to chronic sleep loss and has a wide ents and students, there is no more Free digital edition delivered to This action makes so much sense in for fami- range of potential benefits to stu- important event that to turn up at your email box. Go to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe lies with children in elementary school. The dents with regard to physical and mental Back to School Nights for your children, intro- ability of Superintendent Karen Garza to fa- health, safety, and academic achievement. duce yourself to teachers and open the lines of NEWS DEPARTMENT: cilitate this change to go into effect right away The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly communication. To discuss ideas and concerns, is remarkable, and we hope a promise for more supports the efforts of school districts to opti- Here is a link to a daunting list of Back to Call: 703-778-9410 changes ahead. mize sleep in students and urges high schools School Nights in Fairfax County: e-mail: [email protected] Earlier this week, the American Academy of and middle schools to aim for start times that http://www.fcps.edu/news/backtoschool/ Pediatrics issued a policy statement calling for allow students the opportunity to achieve op- bts-chonological.shtml Steven Mauren Editor, 703-778-9415 later start times — not earlier than 8:30 a.m. timal levels of sleep (8.5–9.5 hours) and to im- [email protected] — for high school and middle school students. prove physical (eg, reduced obesity risk) and — Mary Kimm, Michael Lee Pope It’s not impossible although some school sys- mental (eg, lower rates of depression) health, Reporter, 703-615-0960 tems would have you believe that it can’t be safety (eg, drowsy driving crashes), academic [email protected] [email protected] @MichaelLeePope

Letters to the Editor Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 a second potential conflict of interest that has has ignited national attention. Within a few [email protected] Justice Delayed arisen out of my office.” Morrogh declined to days of this incident the officer was identified @TheismannMedia describe the nature of the conflicts. Many as Officer Darren Wilson. Shortly thereafter, Jon Roetman Is Justice Denied Fairfax County citizens are asking “why didn’t the case was referred to a Grand Jury. In less Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 [email protected] To the Editor: Morrogh turn this case over to a Fairfax County than two weeks the wheels of justice were put @jonroetman On Friday, Aug. 29, it will be one year since Grand Jury that would have given the citizens into motion. This incident is being investigated a still unidentified Fairfax County police ofof Fairfax County a voice in this matter?” They by state and federal authorities. The question ADVERTISING: ficer shot and killed an innocent, non-violent, are also asking “why Morrogh failed to turn this raised is “Why have the Fairfax County au- For advertising information unarmed John Geer as he stood in the door- case over to the Virginia State police for an in- thorities avoided a local or state investigation e-mail: [email protected] way of his Springfield home. vestigation?” — and why haven’t they referred this matter Fairfax County Chief of police Edwin C. In February 2014, Morrogh turned this case to a Grand jury that would have allowed local Debbie Funk Display Advertising/National Sales Roessler, Jr. has not charged the officer with over to the Acting U.S. Attorney in Alexandria. citizens to have a voice in a local matter?” 703-778-9444 misconduct nor a violation of his department’s After nearly six months acting U.S. Attorney The citizens of Fairfax County deserve an [email protected] policies or standard operating procedures. Ad- Dana Boente remains silent. With all the re- answer. Julie Ferrill ditionally, he has refused to disclose the find- sources of his office, including the FBI, this case Since 1979, the citizens of Fairfax County Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 ings of his department’s Internal Affairs Bu- remains unresolved. have sought to have the Fairfax County Board [email protected] reau investigation. Many Fairfax County citi- During this past year, the Fairfax County of Supervisors appoint a Citizen Complaint Helen Walutes zens find his refusal to address this tragic event Board of Supervisors has remained silent. The Oversight Board that would accept and inves- Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 appalling and overriding the public’s interest. question is: Why? Some Fairfax County citizens tigate citizen allegations of police abuse, mis- [email protected] Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney have speculated the police union has had a conduct, negligence and report its findings to Andrea Smith Raymond F. Morrogh has turned over the in- major impact on the Fairfax County Board of the Chief of Police and/or the Fairfax County Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 vestigation of this fatal shooting of the Spring- Supervisors. Many criminal justice experts have Board of Supervisors. The Virginia Citizens [email protected] field man to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the long agreed that police unions have been a Coalition for Police Accountability, Inc. pro- Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. major obstacle to police accountability and posed this same request to the Fairfax County Publisher Jerry Vernon Morrogh cited “complications with the case.” transparency. Board of Supervisors in March 2010 with no [email protected] “There is a conflict of interest that has arisen In contrast, the Ferguson, Mo., recent shoot- results. Why? Editor & Publisher in this case.” Morrogh also said, “and there is ing death of Michael Brown by a police officer Nicholas R. Beltrante Mary Kimm Executive Director 703-778-9433 [email protected] Citizens Coalition @MaryKimm for Police Accountability, Inc. Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Photography: Helping Working Poor Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: To the Editor: Laurence Foong, John Heinly In his opinion piece (“Homelessness: Source Production Manager: of Trauma for Children,” Aug. 18), Dean Klein, Geovani Flores the director of Fairfax County’s Office to Prevent and End CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: Homelessness, clearly enumerated the reality Ann Oliver for hundreds of homeless families and their [email protected] children in the county. While most of them

Steve Artley/Gazette Packet are working, these families do not earn enough A Connection Newspaper income for them to access affordable housing. According to a study completed by George Mason University in 2012, nearly half the households earning less than $40,000 in annual income in the Mount Vernon and Woodlawn communities have trouble finding or maintaining housing for their families. At Good Shepherd Housing & Family Ser- vices, a 40-year-old homeless services and af See Letters, Page 9 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

From Page 8 istic of the times in which we live, informa- fordable housing provider serving the tion on what we buy and how we spend Mount Vernon community, we have seen our free time must be weighed against the many such families struggling to access af- advantages and convenience of computers, fordable housing. They are living on the cell phones and GPS units. brink of homelessness — or are, in fact, ex- NSA surveillance may have gone a little periencing a spell of homelessness. Last year over board. But, it has been widely reported we helped nearly 120 of these families in that with court approval, it can monitor our our area to find permanent affordable hous- phone calls if we happen to communicate ing. As Klein noted, the consequences of on a regular basis with known, or probable homelessness do not end quickly. Especially terrorists, usually overseas … a small price when children are involved and have suf- to pay to avoid another 9/11. I definitely fered the trauma of homelessness, the ef- feel safer. fects may be lifelong. Moreover, they suffer Under the tax law “religious organiza- from emotional or behavioral problems that tions” are not permitted to engage in parti- interfere with learning at almost three times san political activity. They are allowed to the rate of other children. Children should preach their religious views, but cannot never have to wonder where they’ll be sleep- urge their members to vote for certain poli- ing on any given night. In our county some ticians. How many of us would want our 700 children do wonder. priests, ministers, and rabbis tell us who Here at Good Shepherd Housing, we work they think we should vote for as part of a hard to ameliorate the problems these religious service? This separation of church homeless children face. We ensure that for- and state is vital to our democracy. merly homeless children in our housing pro- Also, the government doesn’t “impose” on grams do not miss out on educational, so- us what we should eat or drink. The Food cial and recreational activities simply be- and Drug Administration performs a great cause their families have low-incomes. service to the country by informing us of Because of generously donated funds, we possible dangers to our health and welfare provide these children with school supplies from the food we eat and the drugs we take. and new winter coats and pay for their af- Importantly, we are free to make our own ter school activities and summer camps. choices. At Good Shepherd Housing we are doing Lastly, let me address the charge that gov- all we can to provide our community’s work- ernment is taking over our health care. ing poor with a fresh start toward stable Medicare and Social Security are the most housing and a better life. popular government programs in the coun- David Levine try. The Affordable Care Act provides free Executive Director annual screenings for a variety of diseases Good Shepherd Housing saving lives and resulting in less costly services in the future. Also, both programs are Still a Refuge earned benefits because of contributions made through payroll taxes. People are gen- Of Liberty, Freedom erally free to choose their own health plans, To the Editor: doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, etc. Thomas Jefferson wrote that, “eternal Our government may make mistakes and vigilance is the price of liberty.” I believe poor decisions. Winston Churchill’s famous most of us would agree, including Frank statement that “Democracy is the worst Medico. But we are at our best when we form of government, except for all the other can find that balance between the benefi- that have been tried,” clearly implies that cial role of government and big business democracies are not perfect. In the end, our versus the amount of intrusion we can tol- government does far more to keep us safe, erate into our private lives. Mr. Medico ex- healthy, and strong, than it does us harm. aggerates the latter. The U.S. is the one place in the world where Some private companies gather huge those who suffer a true loss of freedom, lib- amounts of information from many sources. erty, and tyranny have continued to seek But, there are legal safeguards which main- refuge on our shores for over two centu- tain confidentiality of important financial ries. That truism speaks for itself. transactions, like buying a home or a car. John Glaser In the fast-paced electronic age character- Alexandria

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Actors Maya Explores loss and Brettell, Frank Pasqualino and grief, control and Jennifer Lyons Pagnard re- compulsion, love and hearse a scene from “Black forgiveness. Hole.”

By Steve Hibbard The Gazette Courtesy of Nicol

ort City Playhouse will begin its P 2014-15 season on Friday, Sept. 12, with the premiere of “Black Hole” by Jean Koppen. The opening of this show

marks the culmination of Port City’s first e Zuchetto “Playwright Incubator Project,” in which the company sponsored the development of a new work by a local playwright. Directed by Joanna Henry, “Black Hole” is a drama dealing with the themes of loss were fresh and raw to me. It touched me and regret. “The loss of her mother and then Maya Brettell plays the role of Christina, and grief, control and compulsion, love and on so many levels.” having to tackle the contents of her child- the sweet and smart teenage daughter of forgiveness. It focuses on estranged family “We’d meet, read and discuss the play, hood home with nothing but resistance Jim and Patty. “Christina is a fairly mature members coping with their mother’s death, give and receive feedback, insight, com- from her father begins to take its toll,” she teenager with great manners, but some- their father’s hoarding, and their own feel- ments, and then Jean would do rewrites. A said. times she’s too polite at the wrong times,” ings of resentment and the need for spiri- few weeks later, we’d meet again and re- “We hope ‘Black Hole’ is perceived as a said Brettell. “In scenes where I’d be tual comfort. peat the process,” said Henry. very real play about real people in real situ- tempted to stand up for myself, she is ei- Playwright Koppen said she was moti- She added, “It was exciting for me as di- ations,” she said. ther unaware that she’s being taken advan- vated to write a story about the complex rector to be there from that first draft to Lars Klores plays the role of Drew, a heavy tage of or allows it for the sake of being nature of family relationships. “I wanted the this performance. We were the ones creat- drinker and husband to Jane. His challenge agreeable.” audience to experience characters and situ- ing and developing the characters.” was to take an ordinary guy like Drew and Pasqualino plays the role of the recently- ations that could be interpreted differently “Working with Port City on their first In- find the inner points widowed Marty, based on their own viewpoint,” she said. cubator Project is one of the most exciting in his performance said, “I’m hoping “My favorite theater experiences are ones and fulfilling experiences I’ve had in my that would make the Details the audience pon- in which I’m compelled to debate with oth- adult life,” said Koppen. “The opportunity character interesting Port City Playhouse will follow “Black Hole” with ders the dynamics ers after the play ends about who I thought to collaborate with talented actors and pro- to an audience. “It three more productions: “In the Next Room,” Sa- of family relation- was the hero and why.” duction staff has enabled me to refine my was tempting to take rah Ruhl’s examination of sexual repression in the ships. Every mem- Victorian era; “Shining City” by Conor McPherson, When she completed her first draft, script in a way I could never have accom- one aspect of Drew, a haunting tale set in contemporary Dublin, in ber of a family has Koppen shared it with her friend, director plished alone.” like his alcohol con- which the hint of a ghost story overlays a study of their own unique Joanna Henry, to get her opinion. Henry was The goal of the Playwright Incubator sumption, and blow it human relationships; and “Stick Fly,” Lydia R. perspective on enthusiastic and wanted to share it with Port Project was to move the Port City Playhouse up into something Diamond’s look at the unique experiences of upper- how they’re per- income African-Americans. City Playhouse as a theater organization into the direction of fostering local talent notable, but that ceived by the rest that she knew was interested in trying new in ways other theatre companies were not wouldn’t have been of the family… things. Port City mirrored Henry’s enthusi- accomplishing, said Frank Pasqualino, presi- true to the script,” he said. sometimes this does not sync with reality.” asm for the script and offered to workshop dent of Port City Playhouse. Jennifer Lyons Pagnard plays the role of the script with its troupe of actors and a “It’s a great collaboration that began with Patty, the devoted stay-at-home wife of Jim dramaturg , a theater professional special- long conversations at a table and then and mother to two children. She said that “Black Hole” performances are Friday-Sat- izing in play development, eventually se- brought us to performing the piece,” said although Patty is a light-hearted, chatty per- urday, Sept 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, and lecting the play for production. Nicky McDonnell, who plays the central role son, she has a deeply emotional side as well. Tuesday, Sept 23, at 8 p.m., with Saturday “As soon as I read it, I knew it was a play of Jane. “It’s a first-time experience for me “It’s been a challenge to keep her bubbly matinees at 2 p.m. on Sept 20 and 27 at Port I’d like to direct,” said Henry. “My father to be a part of something from the get-go.” and positive, but not over the top,” she said. City Playhouse, 1819 N. Quaker Lane. $18 had passed away a few weeks before I read In the play, McDonnell’s character, Jane, “I hope [audiences] will be moved by it, for adults, $16 for seniors, military and stu- ‘Black Hole’ so many of these sentiments is beginning a slow descent into loss, grief because it’s so true to life.” dents. Visit www.portcityplayhouse.org. Calendar

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with pet boutique and service vendors. New Exhibit. Mount Vernon invites anniversary exhibit of objects from p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, www.Birchmere.com for more. Portions of proceeds benefit People. visitors to explore George the Fort Ward collection. Free. Visit Nov. 2, and Dec. 7. Cost is $40 for Animals. Love. Visit www.Monaco- Washington’s design for the grounds www.fortward.org or call 703-746- the series, $12 per class as space Alexandria.com/alexandria-hotel/ of his estate, through a new 4848. allows; tickets must be purchased in FRIDAY/AUG. 29 doggy-happy-hour.html. exhibition, “Gardens & Groves: Dinner for the Washingtons. Noon advance either through the online Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at Grist Mill Art Exhibit. Through Sept. 21 at The George Washington’s Landscape” at at George Washington’s Mount shop at http://shop.alexandriava.gov PArk, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street. Mount Vernon through Jan. 12, Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon or by calling 703-746-4242. Visit Highway. Performance by Seldom “Influence and Inspiration: The Art 2016. Gardens & Groves is the first Memorial Highway. A walking tour www.gadsbystavern.org for more. Scene using a wide range of different League Faculty Celebrates 60 Years.” museum exhibition to focus that goes behind the scenes to find The Artist’s Way: a Spiritual Path instruments. Free. Visit Exhibit showcases Washington Color specifically on Washington’s out how food was prepared and to Higher Creativity. A 12-week www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ School Artists to present League landmark achievements as a served before the era of microwaves course in discovering and recovering performances/ for more. faculty. Reception Sunday, Sept. 7 landscape designer combining rarely- and TV dinners. $5 in addition to one’s creative self. Wednesday, Sept. from 4-6 p.m. Exhibit open seen original documents, artwork, estate admission. Visit 10, 7 p.m. informational meeting, Thursdays and Fridays noon-4 p.m., and books with period garden tools, www.mountvernon.org/ for more. then small groups will be formed and SATURDAY/AUG. 30 Saturdays 1-4 p.m., Sundays noon-4 landscape photography, and a scale Second Thursday Music. continue every Wednesday, Sept. 17 5K and 1M Family Fun Run. 8 a.m. p.m., and closed Mondays- model of the Mount Vernon estate. Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. through Dec. 10. Using the Fun Run, 8:30 a.m. 5K at Good Wednesdays. Visit Included in admission $18/adult; Second Thursday of every month. principles, practices, and guidelines Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 www.theartleague.org or call 703- $17/senior citizen; $9/child age 6- Visit nvfaa.org to view concert from the book, “The Artist’s Way: A Mount Vernon Highway. Proceeds 683-1780 for more. 11; children under 5 are free. Visit calendar and listen to upcoming Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity,” benefit local non-profit groups as Saving Mount Vernon. Saturdays and www.mountvernon.org for more. Second Thursday Music artists. by Julia Cameron, anyone who is well as the Shepherd’s Gate grant Sundays through Oct. 26. 3:30 p.m. Songwriter’s Showcase. Every interested will explore their own program. 5K: $30 for adults, $20 for at George Washington’s Mount Tuesday at 8 p.m. at The Old Town contemplative creativity as 18 and under. 1M: $20 for adults, Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Theater, 815 1/2 King St. Features a CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS individuals in one or more small- $15 for 16 and under. Visit http://gs- Memorial Highway. Visit the rarely different Songwriter’s Association of Art Classes. Fall registration has begun group settings, depending on cc.org/getinvolved- seen basement and wander the Washington artist each week. Visit at Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood numbers. Free and open to the intlfestivalrun.php for more. historic area to learn the heroics of www.theoldtowntheater.com for Hall Lane. Register by Friday, Aug. public. Christ Church, 118 N. White Elephant Sale. 8:30 a.m.-4 the estates caretakers. $5 in addition tickets. 29 to take advantage of the early bird Washington St. Call 703-549-1450, p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic to estate admission. Visit George Washington’s Mount discount. Art at the Center is located visit www.historicchristchurch.org or Church, 8710 Mount Vernon www.mountvernon.org/ for more. Vernon has joined Thomas at 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Call email [email protected]. Highway. Shop for found treasures at Through My Eyes. Saturdays and Jefferson’s Monticello and James 703-201-1250 or visit one of the largest indoor yard sales in Sundays through Oct. 26. 1:30 p.m. Madison’s Montpelier to expand the www.artatthecenter.org class listings the area. Proceeds benefit local non- at George Washington’s Mount “Presidents Passport,” Virginia’s and registration information. MONDAY/AUG. 25-FRIDAY/NOV. 21 profit groups as well as the Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon premier presidential trail. As an Creating and Portraying a Living Young at Art. Opening Reception, Shepherd’s Gate grant program. $10 Memorial Highway. Join people from added bonus to this year’s program, History Character. This four-part Aug. 27. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Durant 8:30-9:30 a.m.; free after 9:30 a.m. Washington’s world as they go about visitors to the Alexandria Visitors workshop taught by an experienced Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St. An Visit http://gs-cc.org/getinvolved- their daily activities, making several Center at 221 King St. showing or first-person interpreter will exhibit for artists who are 55 or intlfestivalelephant.php for more. stops along the way. $5 in addition purchasing a ticket to any of the demonstrate how to research and older. Free. Call 703-836-4414 or Wreath Laying at the Grave of to estate admission. Visit three presidential estates will, upon develop a first-person character, 703-824-1345 for more. Robert Allison, Jr. 10 a.m. at Old www.mountvernon.org/ for more. request, receive for free Alexandria’s select appropriate period clothes, Presbyterian Meeting House National Treasure Tour. Through “Key to the City” pass, which grants offer practice sessions in character, Cemetery & Columbarium, 600 Oct. 31. 1-3 p.m. at George access into nine historic sites and and provide an opportunity (and THURSDAY/AUG. 28 Hamilton Lane. As part of the official Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 museums in Alexandria - a $26 goal) to step out onto the “stage” Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the British Challenge, help honor the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. A added value. Visit during Gadsby’s Tavern Museum’s Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Veterans of the War of 1812 by tour dedicated to the behind the www.PresPassport.Monticello.org. 2014 Candlelight Tour Program. Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen and marking the graves of those who scenes filming of “National Treasure Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- Meant for beginners, participation in Carlene Carter perform. $29.50. Visit fought throughout the cemetery. Visit 2: Book of Secrets.” $5 in addition to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays all four classes is recommended. www.chrishillman.com, http:// www.visitalexandriava.com/1812 for estate admission. Visit noon to 5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum Classes are held at Gadsby’s Tavern herbpedersen.com, more. www.mountvernon.org/ for more. 4301 West Braddock Road. An Museum, 134 N. Royal Street 2-4 www.carlenecarter.net or

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Cricket Match. Noon-6 p.m. at information booths. Visit Medieval stained glass artists. He will Campus Lane. Exhibit of artwork by children under 18 with a paying Jefferson Cricket Field, Potomac www.visitalexandriava.com/1812. be showing images of his hand- Eric Celarier and Glen Kessler. Free. adult, $5. Visit www.nvcwda.org or Park, Washington, D.C. Team Lyceum Summer Chamber Series. painted and silk-screened stained Visit https://www.nvcc.edu/ call 703-860-4941 for more. Alexandria will be taking on Team 3 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. glass works and will do a schlesingercenter/calendar.html. Britain as part of the British Washington St. Pianist Thomas demonstration of silk screening on Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the Challenge and memorial of the War Pandolfi performs music by Chopin glass. Visit www.morrisonhouse.com. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. SUNDAY/SEPT. 7 of 1812. Visit www.visitalexandria and Gershwin. Free, donations Euge Groove performs live. $39.50. Lyceum Summer Chamber Series. va.com/1812 for more. accepted at the door. Visit Visit www.birchmere.com or 3 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S. U.S. Navy Band Concert. 3-4 p.m. at www.wmpamusic.org or call 703- TUESDAY/SEPT. 2-SUNDAY/OCT. 12 www.eugegroove.com. Washington St. Pianist Haskell Small Market Square, 300 King St. The US 799-8229 for more. Photography Exhibit. Opening performs. Free, donations accepted at Navy Band will be holding a concert Tug of War. 3:30 p.m. at Waterfront Reception on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2-4 the door. Visit www.wmpamusic.org as part of the British Challenge and Park, 1A Prince St. Watch as Team p.m. Gallery Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. SATURDAY/SEPT. 6 or call 703-799-8229 for more. memorial of the War of 1812. Visit Alexandria (City of Alexandria Fire daily and 2-9 p.m. on Thursdays at Sculpture Workshop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music www.visitalexandriava.com/1812. Fighters) takes on Team Britain Multiple Exposures Gallery, Torpedo Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Ave. Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Honors Ceremony. 4:30-5 p.m. at (British Defence Staff, UK Embassy) Factory Art Center #312, 105 N. Artist Laura Hummel teaches a Vernon Ave. Asleep at the Wheel. Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 in a tug of war. Visit Union St. E.E. McCollum will be mixed-media sculpture workshop $35. Visit www.asleepatthewell.com Wilkes St. There will be an honors www.visitalexandriava.com/1812. showing images from his “Shadow about how to repurpose new or or www.Birchmere.com for more. ceremony as part of the official Presentation and Recognition of Series” and Danny Conant will be vintage metals and more. $55-$65. British Challenge featuring the British Challenge Winners. 4:15 showing “French Impressions.” Visit Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org/ Continental Color Guard with Fife p.m. at Waterfront Park, 1A Prince www.dannyconant.com or birdworkshop for more. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY/SEP. 9-10 and Drum. Seating opens at 4:15 St. There will be presentations and www.eemccollum.com for more. Dedication Ceremony. 10 a.m. at the Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the p.m. Visit recognition of the Cricket, Yacht Race Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Birchmere, 3071 Mount Vernon Ave. www.visitalexandriava.com/1812. and Tug of War winners from the Memorial along Church Street, just Chris Isaak performs. $89.50. visit Bill Kirchen. 7:30 p.m. The Birchmere, British Challenge. Visit THURSDAY/SEPT. 4 west of the intersection with South www.chrisisaak.com or 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $29.50. www.visitalexandriava.com/1812. Live Music. 6-9 p.m. Mount Vernon Washington St. The City has created www.Birchmere.com for more. Visit www.birchmere.com for more. Inn restaurant, 3200 Mount Vernon a new webpage for the event on the Memorial Highway. The Kevin Kline homepage of the Office of Historic MONDAY/SEPT. 1 Band performs covers of many Alexandria, at SEPT. 9-OCT. 14 SUNDAY/AUG. 31 International Festival. 11 a.m.-5 familiar Billy Joel, Elton John and www.historicalexandria.org. Visit for Art Gallery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m at Studio Yacht Race. 11 a.m. at Old Dominion p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Bruce Hornsby tunes. Free. Visit additional activities surrounding the 18 of the Torpedo Factory, 105 N Boat Club, 1 King St. As part of the Church, 8710 Mount Vernon www.mountvernon.org/Inn for more. dedication. Union St. In “Architectural official British Challenge Team Highway, Alexandria. This History Presentation. 7:30-8:30 p.m. All the President’s Pups. 10 a.m. at Interpretation,” artists create fiber art Alexandria (Old Dominion Boat multicultural festival features ethnic at George Washington Masonic George Washington’s Mount Vernon, inspired by architecture. Free. Visit Club) will take on Team Britain foods and drinks, live entertainment, National Memorial, 101 Callahan 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com. (British Defence Staff, UK Embassy) children’s rides and games, bingo, Drive. British naval historian Andrew Highway. Bring dogs to explore the in a Yacht Race. Visit www.visit and a raffle with a grand prize of Lambert presents “When John Bull Estate and learn about canine life at alexandriava.com/1812 for more. $10,000. Festival proceeds benefit Came to Town: Alexandria in the Mount Vernon. $5 for dogs, in WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 10 Signature Event. Noon-5 p.m. at local non-profit groups as well as the War of 1812.” $10 per person. addition to estate admission for Cute Animals. 7 p.m. at Charles Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. Shepherd’s Gate grant program. Free Seating is limited. Purchase tickets at humans. Visit Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Waterfront Park will be transformed admission. Visit http://gs-cc.org/ shop.alexandriava.gov or call www.mountvernon.org/ for more. St. A performance project with dogs into a festival to commemorate the getinvolved-intlfestival.php for more. 703.746.4242 for more. Dance. Lessons at 6:30 p.m., dance at and owners. At the dog park, most events of the War of 1812. Meet 7-9:30 p.m. at Lincolnia Senior people know the names of the dogs, townspeople of 1814, enjoy boat Center, 4710 N. Chambliss St., but not the name of the owner. tours of the river, listen to the U.S. TUESDAY/SEPT. 2 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 5-OCT. 5 Alexandria. Country-Western themed Participate along with a casual Navy Sea Chanters, Old Guard Fife Stained Glass. 6-8 p.m. at Morrison Electronic Athletics. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. dance with music provided by a DJ. community of animal lovers and and Drum Corps and learn more House, 116 S. Alfred St. Artist Joseph Opening reception is Sept. 6, 4-6 Smoke and alcohol free. Bring your spark a connection with those who about the War of 1812 through a Cavalieri combines modern elements p.m. Schlesinger Center, Margaret W. own refreshments. NVCWDA share this common interest. Free. variety of hands-on activities and with time-honored processes used by & Joseph L. Fisher Gallery, 4915 East members, $10; non-members, $12; Email [email protected].

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Photos by Louise Krafft/The Gazette

Ollie stops on the Haul Road Trail with NPS Ranger Laura Sebastianelli to examine the insect traffic NPS Ranger Laura Sebastianelli carefully across the way. removes a butterfly from her net to show Ollie watches as the park ranker captures the two young boys. a small woodland butterfly. Exploring Dyke Marsh

yke Marsh, one of the longest remain- Ranger Laura Sebastianelli who gave the two boys ing freshwater tidal wetlands in the box specimen boxes to capture, examine and release DWashington metropolitan area along all of the insects they found on the two-hour tour. with Great Falls, has yielded a count of In the survey, more than 3,500 of the species in 5,000 species of animals and insects over the past the wetlands are insects. 10 years. The survey was conducted by the National Dyke Marsh contains 485 acres of tidal marsh, Park Service and is still ongoing. Over the summer floodplain, and swamp forest can be explored by boat in July and August, park rangers have guided visi- or on foot. tors through self-discovery walks through both parks. The Haul Road Trail follows an old mining road On Saturday, Aug. 16, Ed and Miriam Eder brought through each type of habitat in Dyke Marsh. The trail their grandsons, Ollie and Parker, along for a walk is three-quarters of a mile long, flat, and paved in a Ollie and Parker try to get a closer look at a daddy long down the Haul Road Trail in Dyke Marsh with Park combination of pea gravel and boardwalk. legs crossing the path with their box boxes.

A stick bug is discovered under- neath a leaf where a swamp cicada Ed Eder shows his grandsons is munching on leaves. where the crab spiders hide in the blossoms of a blossoming plant waiting for their prey.

NPS Ranger Laura Sebastianelli Ollie and Parker take a close look A swamp cicada nibbles on the helps Ollie capture a moth caterpil- at a small butterfly in their box leaves of the foliage along the lar that is snacking on a spice bush. before releasing it. A damselfly rests on a leaf. Haul Road Trail. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 ❖ 15 Photos by Veronica Bruno/ Mount Vernon REAL ESTATE The Gazette Top Sales, January~June, 2014

1 7979 Boulevard Drive East — $18,600,000

3 6236 Radcliff Road — $2,050,000

6 9307 Ludgate Drive — $1,516,000

7 395 400 4 2106 Wakefield Court — $1,725,000 50 Alexandria

495

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7 5 9 8 1 95 Mount Vernon Woodlawn 10

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8 2504 Sherwood Hall Lane — 7 1219 Woodcliff Court — $1,515,000 on FORT $1,455,000

Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 7979 BOULEVARD DR E ...... 6 .. 6 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA $18,600,000 .... Detached .... 16.50 ...... 22308 ARCTURUS ON THE POTOMAC 03/10/14

2 6215 BERKELEY ROAD ...... 6 .. 6 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $2,050,000 .... Detached ..... 0.23 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 06/30/14

3 6236 RADCLIFF RD ...... 4 .. 5 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,785,000 .... Detached ..... 0.30 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 01/30/14

4 2106 WAKEFIELD CT ...... 6 .. 3 . 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,725,000 .... Detached ..... 0.15 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 05/15/14

5 7608 SOUTHDOWN RD ...... 3 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,675,000 .... Detached ..... 0.42 ...... 22308 ARCTURUS ON THE POTOMAC 06/30/14

6 9307 LUDGATE DR ...... 4 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,516,000 .... Detached ..... 2.45 ...... 22309 . WYCLIFFE ON THE POTOMAC 04/30/14

7 1219 WOODCLIFF CT ...... 4 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,515,000 .... Detached ..... 0.66 ...... 22308 ..... WELLINGTON HEIGHTS .... 05/05/14

8 2504 SHERWOOD HALL LN ... 5 .. 4 . 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,455,000 .... Detached ..... 0.77 ...... 22306 ...... HYBLA VALLEY FARMS ..... 06/20/14

9 7612 HOLIDAY DR ...... 6 .. 5 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,435,000 .... Detached ..... 0.50 ...... 22308 ..... WELLINGTON HEIGHTS .... 02/24/14

10 8700 PLYMOUTH RD ...... 6 .. 5 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,327,500 .... Detached ..... 0.51 ...... 22308 ...... PLYMOUTH HAVEN ...... 05/16/14 10 8700 Plymouth Road — $1,327,500 Copyright 2014 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of July 15, 2014.

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Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Gazette Senior midfielder and team captain Maggie Heltzel scored a goal against Senior midfielder and team captain Amber Sable is one of the more Woodbridge during the Under the Lights tournament at Lee High School experienced players on the 2014 Mount Vernon field hockey player. on Monday, Aug. 25. Mount Vernon Field Hockey Looking for Improvement

Majors finish “We had very specific focuses at practice that we asked these girls to implement in runner-up in Pool C the game and they did exactly what was asked and that’s what we attribute our suc- at UTL tournament. cess to. “… We’re very optimistic about what we’ll By Jon Roetman accomplish this year. We have pretty much The Gazette the same team coming back and we have a couple new girls that we brought up that fter years as a perennial district bring a lot to our team.” title contender, the Mount Senior midfielder Isabelle Norton led AVernon field hockey team Mount Vernon with three goals during the struggled through a rebuilding tournament. Senior forward Renisha season in 2013. Wiggins, senior midfielder Maggie Heltzel, On Monday, the Majors entered the 2014 junior midfielder Alison Diminuco, senior Under the Lights tournament at Lee High forward Maura Ryan and senior midfielder School with hopes of an improved perfor- Lindsay Gardiner each scored one. mance during the year. After two days and Junior forward Nicole Simmons had an four games, Mount Vernon remained unde- assist against Annandale. feated. Senior midfielder Amber Sable is one of The Majors went 2-0-2 and finished run- four team captains, along with Heltzel, Junior forward Nicole Simmons had an assist during the Under the ner-up in Pool C. On Monday, Mount Vernon Gardiner and junior forward/midfielder Lights tournament at Lee High School. tied Battlefield, 1-1, and beat Woodbridge, Jessica Miller. Sable was one of two return- 3-0. On Tuesday, the Majors tied Annandale, ing starters on last year’s team and expects year,” Sable said. “We knew once we got T.C. Williams won Pool C with a 3-0-1 2-2, and defeated Hayfield, 2-0. improvement this season. experience we were going to be a lot better record. Battlefield (3-0-1) won the Pool A “Overall, we’re very happy,” Mount “Going through that was hard, but we than we were last year, so we should be title and Robinson (4-0) won the Pool B Vernon assistant coach Kelsey Otersen said. knew last year was going to be a rebuilding pretty good this year.” championship.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church Mass Schedule Saturday Evening Weekday 5:00 pm Vigil Mass & Saturday 6:30 pm Vigil Mass (en Español) Mornings: 9:00 am Mass, Sunday followed by Rosary (on First 7:30 am; 9:00 am (with Sign Friday, Mass followed by Language Interpreter & Eucharistic Adoration) Children’s Liturgy of the Word); Thursday & First Friday 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon; 2:00 pm of the Month: (en Español); 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Mass en Español 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves

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Salary + Bonus + Benefits! 703-360-4364 Yard/Construction On August 18, 2014, the staff of the Federal Energy Regulato- • Built to order Bookcases, shelves and 703-304-4798 cell ry Commission (FERC or Commission) published a Notice of 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 cabinets, sheds and picnic tables Debris, Lot Clear Final General Conformity Determination (GCD) for the Cove ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ • Loads of Local References 7 DAYS A WEEK out, 24 hrs day, Point Liquefaction Project (Project) proposed by Dominion General Hom Work. Cove Point LNG, LP (DCP). DCP requests authorization to Since 1991 construct and operate facilities to process and export domesti- 703-863-7567 cally-sourced liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the existing Cove Lead Teacher 703-520-4338 N-VA Point LNG Terminal in Calvert County, Maryland. The Project 1502 B, Mt. Vernon Ave., Delray, Alexandria 22301 ANGEL’S HAULING would enable DCP to export approximately 5.75 million metric for 2 1⁄2 year old class 5 days a week tons per annum of LNG via LNG marine carriers that would from 9-12:45, Sept - May. We follow Junk Trash Removal, dock at the existing offshore pier. Yard/Construction PAVING FCPS school calendar with paid holidays ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL In accordance with the General Conformity Regulations under and teacher work days. E-mail: Debris, Garage/ Base- the Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 40 Part 93.156, the ment Clean Out, Draft GCD was issued for a 30-day public comment period. No [email protected] Joseph Sealcoating comments were received on the Draft GCD; therefore, the Furniture & Appl. Commission staff is issuing this notice to announce the Draft Specialist GCD is now the Final GCD. 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LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE Public Notice HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO Property Address: 330 and 400 Hooff’s Run Drive PINNACLE SERVICES, INC. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Tax Map Numbers: Former numbers 079.02-01-09, LAWN SERVICE 079.02-01-17.4, 079.02-01-17.L2, Newspapers & Online MOWING, TRIMMING, EDGING, 079.01-17.L1, 079.02-01-17.L3 (new number not yet assigned MULCHING & TRIM HEDGES after parcel consolidation) CLASSIFIED Friendly Service for a Friendly Price VRP Site Number: VRP00585 DEADLINES VRP Participant: Alexandria Renew Enterprises Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon 1500 Eisenhower Avenue Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. 703-802-0483703-802-0483 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 E-mail ad with zone choices to: Remodeling Homes, Flooring, In accordance with the Virginia Administrative Code (9 VA 20- [email protected] 160-120), this notice is provided pursuant to the Virginia Volun- Kitchen & Bath, Windows, MASONRY MASONRY tary Remediation Program (VRP) for five land parcels with an or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 approximate area of 10.6 acres (“Property”). The Property is Siding, Roofing, Additions & part of a larger area that was historically used as a landfill by RICK AND TONE the City of Alexandria. A site characterization was performed of EMPLOYMENT Patios, Custom Deck, Painting B S the property that identified petroleum, metals and other con- DEADLINES We Accept All Major Credit Cards taminants in soil and groundwater, as well as land fill material resulting from past uses of the Property. A risk assessment Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates • Class A Lic Custom Masonry evaluating the risks to human health and the environment was Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon completed in accordance with the Virginia Department of Envi- Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-830-3849 ronmental Quality (DEQ) regulations and guidance. The risk E-mail ad with zone choices to: 703-768-3900 assessment found that removal areas of contaminated soil and [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.custommasonry.info landfill material as a part of the development combined with www.rncontractors.com certain restrictions on the future use of the Property would be or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Patios, Walkways, Stoops, Steps, Driveways protective of human health and the environment. The Property will be restricted to (i) prohibit the use of ground- Repairs & New Installs•All Work Guranteed water beneath the property for any purposes other than for en- ZONES vironmental monitoring and testing; (ii) restrict residential use; Zone 1: The Reston Connection (iii) require the maintenance of two feet of clean fill or hard- The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection A&S Landscaping TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE scape or, in areas without such cover, require a fence to rea- sonably prevent unauthorized access to such areas of the Zone 2: The Springfield Connection • All Concrete work Property, (iv) require a health and safety plan for future subsur- The Burke Connection face work, as necessary, for protection of workers; (v) require • Retaining Walls • Patios gas collection systems be installed and operated under build- The Fairfax Connection Quality Tree Service & Landscaping ings, if any are constructed on the Property, to prevent meth- • Decks • Porches (incl. ane, landfill gases, or other volatile constituents from accumu- The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Reasonable prices. Licensed & insured Lorton Connection lating in buildings on the Property. Additionally, a portion of the screened) • Erosion & Spring Cleanup... Property will be inspected annually for at least five years for Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet Grading Solutions erosion, fallen trees or other occurrences exposing any waste The Mount Vernon Gazette Tree removal, topping & pruning, material to surface water. • French Drains • Sump Pumps shrubbery trimming, mulching, leaf Zone 4: Centre View North removal, planting, hauling, gutter cleaning, Written comments will be accepted on this matter until • Driveway Asphalt Sealing September 30, 2014. All comments should be provided in Centre View South retaining walls, drainage problems, etc. writing to: Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac 25 years of experience – Free estimates Zone 6: The Arlington Connection McGuire Woods. LLP 703-863-7465 703-868-5358 Attn: Jim Thornhill The Vienna/Oakton Connection LICENSED 901 E. Cary Street The McLean Connection Richmond, VA 23219 The Great Falls Connection Serving All of N. Virginia 24 Hour Emergency Tree Service Additional information may be requested by contacting Mr. Thornhill at (804) 775-1163 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6400 Zone 3: • Alexandria ClassifiedClassified Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday Noon

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OBITUARY TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE We pay top $ for antique REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT furniture and mid-century Employers: 6035 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315 HDI COMPUTER SOLUTIONS In execution of a Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) given by Danish/modern JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 Jack W. Daly and Kay R. Daly, Grantors, dated May 10, 2007, teak furniture, STERLING, and recorded in Deed Book 19328, Page 0461 among the land ➣ Speed up Slow Computers records of Fairfax County, Virginia, default having been made MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry ➣ Are your in payment of the debt secured thereby, and having been re- and costume jewelry, Troubleshooting quested to do so by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, after ➣ Virus Removal giving due notice of the sale to the present owner and any sub- paintings/art glass/clocks. ➣ ordinate lienholders required to receive notice, and subject Schefer Antiques @ Computer Setup recruiting ads to the rights, if any, of parties in possession, and any matters of record having priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as well 703-241-0790. (571) 265-2038 as filed or unfiled mechanic’s liens, the undersigned Trustees (having been appointed Substituted Trustees in a Deed of Ap- Email:[email protected] [email protected] not working in pointment of Substitute Trustees recorded among said land re- GOHN, GENEVIEVE AGNES SHAFFER – age 95, Alexandria, VA passed away on August 18, 2014. Born June 19, 1919 in cords), will offer for sale, “AS IS”, at public auction on: September 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the front exterior entrance Johnstown, PA, daughter of Martin and Grace Shaffer. She 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements of the Fairfax County Circuit Court Courthouse, 4110 Chain other papers? spent 23 years in Federal Government as a fingerprint techni- Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, the following described cian with the FBI. Preceded in death by parents, husband real estate: 6035 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315, Lot Merle, three brothers, Floyd, Galen, and Quentin Shaffer. Sur- Twenty-Eight (28), Section Thirty-Three A (33-A), Kingstowne, vivors include children, Cheryl Schaefer-Suarez of Alexandria, as the same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in VA, David Gohn of Knoxville, TN; 7 grandchildren, Ronald Deed Book 7697 at Page 1427, among the land records of Schaefer, Diane Schaefer, Jennifer Fletcher, Scott Gohn, Katie Fairfax County, Virginia, Tax Identification No. 091-2-14-33- Try a better Gohn, Andy Gohn, and Amanda Gohn. “Grammie” was so 0028. proud of her 17 great grandchildren, Dylan, Brett, Matthew, TERMS OF SALE: Cash or certified funds. A non-refundable Bradley, Lauren, Alyssa, Jackson, Connor, Mary, Ryan, Whit- deposit of ten percent (10%) of the bid price, payable in cash way to fill ney, Alex, Erin, Addison, Jane, and Beatrice. or by certified or cashier’s check to the undersigned will be required of the successful bidder at time of sale. Settlement to occur no later than fifteen (15) days of the sale, other Trustees your 21 Announcements 21 Announcements may forfeit the deposit. Seller shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the purchaser in connection with the purchase or with settlement, including, without limitation, employment Obituary state and local recording fees, title insurance or research, or any other costs of purchaser’s acquisition. The sale is subject to all other liens, encumbrances, condi- openings tions, easements and restrictions, if any, superior to the afore- said deed of trust and lawfully affecting the property. Trustees shall have no duty to obtain possession for purchaser. All risks of casualty pass to successful bidder at North conclusion of bidding. Additional terms may be announced at Potomac the sale. Rockville NEIL D. GOLDMAN 5 HOLLY A. CURRIER 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ERIN E. HOWLETT Potomac SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES Chevy For Information Contact: Great Bethesda Falls Chase John P. Van Beek Herndon Attorney for Noteholder Dulles Reston 510 King Street, Suite 416 Airport 1 McLean Alexandria, VA 22314 Vienna (703) 684-3260 Oakton 6 HALL Arlington Washington, Chantilly 4 D.C. Virginia Elizabeth Duncan Hall Centreville 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Fairfax “Bootsie” (Age 81) North LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Clifton On Sunday, August 24, 2014, beloved mother, grandmother, Historic Burke Clifton sister, aunt and friend passed surrounded by family. Bootsie is The Board of Equalization and Assessment Review for the City Fairfax Springfield 3 Station a native Alexandrian, a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and a of Alexandria will convene on the days hereafter listed for the 2 long-time member of St. Rita Catholic Church. She is survived purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities wherein the prop- Laurel by her children: James E. Jr., Elizabeth Anne, Teresa Gayle erty owners allege a lack of uniformity in assessment, or errors Hill and Joseph F. Hall, siblings: Jean Kaus, Joseph Duncan, Bon- in acreage in such real estate assessments. Upon hearing nie Parrish, Sharon Walter and the late Gail Berthiaume and such complaints, the Board will give consideration AND IN- Donna Lowe, grandchildren: Patrick, Erin, Ashley Elizabeth, CREASE, DECREASE, OR AFFIRM such real estate assess- Caton, Eric, Brian, Segar, Ben and the late Lauren Elizabeth, ments. great-grandchildren Braiden, Cameron, Haley Colgan, Liam Target your best job and Athan. Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral All meetings will be held at 301 King Street, City Hall, Room • Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr. Alexandria, VA on Thursday, 3008, Alexandria, VA. The dates and times are: 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements August 28, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM. 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What do you like most about Mount Vernon?

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Joe A. Nay: Currently living in Delaware, but lived in es/The Gazette the Mount Vernon area for about 20 years and returns to visit his brother. What he likes most about the area is “Right where we are (Hunt- ley Meadows). It’s different William Lee lives in D.C., every time you come.” Nay but works in the Mount has come to the nature Aneega Tajammal (left) and Namra Shahbaz live in Vernon area, at the river, preserve during every the Mount Vernon area and were with family, enjoy- Liz Killebrew lives in the repairing boats. What he season, to observe the ing the park at Belle Haven Marina. What they like Mount Vernon area. What likes most: “Great access to changes that occur. most: “You know how everything is close together? she likes the most: “The the river and a place to This is a quiet place that you can come to read, walk, access to the water and a relax, away from down- and have a family barbecue.” great community.” town.” Restoring a Natural Jewel — Dyke Marsh By Glenda C. Booth claims 1.5 to two acres a year and is accel- President, Friends of Dyke Marsh erating, confirmed USGS. Fortunately, this fall, the National Park Service will release housands of people zoom through a restoration plan, many years in the mak- TDyke Marsh in their vehicles every ing. Last October, U.S. Department of Inte- day on the Mount Vernon Parkway, rior Secretary Sally Jewell came to Dyke where twice-daily tides slosh the wetland’s Marsh and announced funding to stabilize waters in and out under the road. Few prob- over two miles of shoreline and rebuild 150 ably realize that Dyke Marsh is disappear- acres, a historic and welcome step. ing. The marsh could be gone in 20-30 Naturalist Louis Halle in 1947 wrote that years, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Dyke Marsh is “the nearest thing to prime- has predicted. val wilderness in the immediate vicinity of Dyke Marsh is a 480-acre freshwater tidal the city.” Mount Vernon resident and former ecosystem that Congress added to the na- U. S. Sen. John Warner called the wetland

tional park system in 1959 “so that fish and Photo by Glenda Booth “a magnificent little oasis.” wildlife development and their preservation Newcomers and long-termers alike rec- as wetland wildlife habitat shall be para- ognize that a restored Dyke Marsh can mount.” Today, the marsh has over 300 strengthen ecological services, enhance the known species of plants, 6,000 arthropods, historic landscape for the George Washing- 38 fish, 16 reptiles, 14 amphibians and over ton Memorial Parkway and enhance oppor- 230 birds. Georgetown University ento- tunities for scientific research, education mologist Dr. Edd Barrows says that count- and enjoyment in our area. ing bacteria, there may be 18,000 organ- To learn more, visit www.fodm.org, http:/ isms in Dyke Marsh. A wetland is a rich “bio- /www.nps.gov/gwmp/dyke-marsh.htm, logical supermarket,” maintains Dr. Kirk Many walkers, runners, bikers and drivers pass through the cattails, http://biodiversity.georgetown.edu/ and Havens, Virginia Institute for Marine Sci- wild rice and buttonbush of the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve daily on the Friends of Dyke Marsh on Facebook. ence. “In an area roughly the size of an av- the Mount Vernon trail. erage desktop, there can be as many as Serving the Community 8,300 animals.” Why care that Dyke Marsh is vanishing? Wetlands can attenuate wave energy and Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Fairfax Area United Community Ministries stem flooding. The U.S. Environmental Pro- Founded in 1969 as a grassroots movement to assist low-income fami- Aims to help youth become confident, civic-minded, responsible adults tection Agency says that a one-acre wetland lies and individuals living along the Route One Corridor, UCM provides through programs focused on education/career development, health and four different housing programs as well as a Workforce Development Cen- can store about one million gallons of wa- life skills, leadership, the arts, sports and recreation, and mentoring. ter to help prepare people for moving forward with their jobs.703-768-7106 ter. Wetlands are natural defenses against www.bgcgw.org/fairfax/. or www.ucmagency.org/. storm surges and flooding for many communities. Wetlands filter out pollutants and Mount Vernon Recreation Center New Hope Housing A fitness center with a 25-meter heated indoor pool with poolside spa, are fish nurseries. In 1978, New Hope opened the first homeless shelter in Fairfax County. a beach area with play features, locker rooms with showers and sauna, Fit- Dredging that hauled away much of the New Hope Housing is the oldest and largest provider of shelter to the home- ness Center with Cybex VR2 equipment, pro shop items for sale, dance less of Northern Virginia. marsh between 1940 and 1972 fundamen- room, multi-purpose rooms and a year-round 200 foot by 85 foot indoor Its mission is to provide both shelter and the tools to build a better life. tally undermined the ecosystem’s delicate ice arena. 703-768-3224 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/mvrec.htm. See Servicing the Community, Page 15 equilibrium, subjecting Dyke Marsh to se- vere erosion from storms, erosion that now 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide

Demographic Snapshot of Mount Vernon

ZIP CODE: 22309 (24.5%) Population: 33,220 Households with individuals 65 years and over: Race: White-15,865 (47.8%), Black/African American- 1,222 (27.7%) 8,585 (25.8%), American Indian and Alaska Native-222 Median household income: 103,026 (0.7%), Asian-2,503 (7.5%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)- Mean family income: 191,979 9,260 (27.9%) Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Total housing units: 12,006 guage other than English at home: 13.5% Owner-occupied housing units: 7,487 (64.5%) Households with individuals under 18 years: 4,507 ZIP CODE: 22308 (38.8%) Population: 12,737 Households with individuals 65 years and over: Race: White-11,716 (92%), Black/African American-274 2,349 (20.2%) (2.2%), American Indian and Alaska Native-21 (0.2%), Asian- Median household income: 83,092 329 (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-521 (4.1%) Mean family income: 121,989 Total housing units: 4,816 Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Owner-occupied housing units: 4,239 (92%) guage other than English at home: 41.6% Households with individuals under 18 years: 1,893 (41.1%) ZIP CODE: 22306 Households with individuals 65 years and over: Population: 32,326 1,444 (31.3%) Race: White-14,594 (45.1%), Black/African American- Median household income: 161,953 8,811 (27.3%), American Indian and Alaska Native-159 Mean family income: 202,299 (0.5%), Asian-2,760 (8.5%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)- Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- 9,508 guage other than English at home: 9.9% Total housing units: 12,295 Owner-occupied housing units: 5,562 (47.4%) ZIP CODE: 22303 Households with individuals under 18 years: 4,640 Population: 12,601 (39.5%) Race: White-7,754 (61.5%), Black/African American- Households with individuals 65 years and over: 1,611 (12.8%), American Indian and Alaska Native-65 2,056 (17.5%) (0.5%), Asian-1,219 (9.7%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)- Median household income: 59,243 2,940 (23.3%) Mean family income: 96,773 Total housing units: 7,108 Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Owner-occupied housing units: 2,880 (46.2%) guage other than English at home: 41.8% Households with individuals under 18 years: 1,095 (17.6%) ZIP CODE: 22307 Households with individuals 65 years and over: Population: 9,581 1,092 (17.5%) Race: White-8,012 (83.6%), Black/African American-588 Median household income: 76,950 (6.1%), American Indian and Alaska Native-31 (0.3%), Asian- Mean family income: 98,342 334 (3.5%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-990 (10.3%) Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Total housing units: 4,823 guage other than English at home: 39.2% Owner-occupied housing units: 3,391 (76.8%) Source: U.S. Census 2010; American Community Survey Households with individuals under 18 years: 1,084 2012

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Welcome to Fairfax County Fairfax County’s Success Story By Sharon Bulova/Chairman versities” by U.S. United States. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors News and World Re- Economic Success: Almost no mat- port, is also recog- ter where you elcome to Fairfax County, the nized as one of 50 Years in the live, you can see Wbest place in the country to live, America’s Best Col- Making how the county work and play. Fairfax County lege Buys by Forbes continues to is home to a fantastic public school system, magazine. Under the By Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D. evolve as a busi- top tier business and shopping opportuni- presidency of Dr. An- ness location. ties, compassionate human services, and gel Cabrera, Mason is The first phase of some of the best parks and open spaces in fast taking its place as f you are a newcomer to Fairfax Gerald Gordon Metro’s Silver County, allow me to welcome you the D.C. Metropolitan region. This summer Sharon Bulova a university for the I Line rail service featured the long-awaited opening of the world. to one of the most dynamic com- further enhances the attractiveness of WMATA Silver Line, which connects the Fairfax County is known for its business- munities anywhere in the world to live Tysons Corner and Reston, while the Reston and the Tysons areas of the county friendly climate. Time Magazine has de- and work. It was the vision of many second phase will link Herndon and to the entire Metrorail system. scribed us as “the epicenter of the Wash- people to create this kind of community, Washington Dulles International Airport Last June, I cut the ribbon to open a new ington region’s job boom” and “one of the so please allow me to offer a quick his- to the rest of the Washington region in segment of our Fairfax County Cross County great economic success stories of our time.” tory lesson. 2018. Trail, named after former Chairman (now Although home to eight Fortune 500 com- The Capital Beltway was completed in Southeastern Fairfax County (Spring- congressman) Gerry Connolly. It was his pany headquarters (corporate giants such 1964. The same year the iconic highway field, Lorton and the Richmond High- vision, while serving on our board, to build as Northrop Grumman and Booz Allen opened, the Virginia General Assembly way corridor) are becoming important and connect trail sections to make it pos- Hamilton) about 97 percent of the compa- passed a law that created what is now office centers thanks to growth at Fort sible for someone to hike through all nine nies in Fairfax County are small businesses called the Fairfax County Economic De- Belvoir. The Mosaic District in county magisterial districts. The northern with fewer than 100 employees. We are a velopment Authority. In the last 50 years, Merrifield is a popular destination, and end of the trail begins in Great Falls Na- great location for startups. creation and growth of a diversified busi- the Springfield Town Center opening tional Park at the breathtaking Potomac Of course, Fairfax County’s greatest asset ness community and local economy this fall promises to be a magnet for that River and travels south to the historic is a population that is welcoming and en- transformed a sleepy bedroom commu- area. Occoquan River. gaged. People from all over the globe have nity in the shadow of the nation’s capi- As I suggested earlier, this evolution The trail passes through stream valleys made Fairfax County their home, enriching tal into what Time magazine has called of Fairfax County has been no accident. and meadows, then winds through fascinat- our community with diverse cultures and “one of the great economic success sto- It has been a strategy driven by a con- ing Laurel Hill, site of the former Lorton entrepreneurship. ries of our time.” sistent vision: A strong and consistent Prison. In addition to parkland and a golf Visit Fairfax County’s website at How much of a success story? Fairfax economic development program that course, these grounds are now home to the www.fairfaxcounty.gov to learn more about County was home to no Fortune 500 attracts companies and helps them stay Workhouse Arts Center where visitors can what Fairfax has to offer. companies in 1964, and today 10 of and grow here creates job opportuni- those businesses are based here. That’s watch artists in action and enjoy plays, per- As chairman of the Board of Supervisors, ties, builds a strong commercial tax base more than 30 states. Today more than formances and community events such as I am elected at-large by all registered vot- that holds down residential taxes, and 400 foreign-owned businesses have a Springfest every April. ers. allows the Board of Supervisors to pro- presence here, as do four companies on Fairfax County has something for every- My office is here to serve you. If you have vide high-quality public services that Black Enterprise magazine’s list of the one. Northern Virginia Community College any questions or concerns, please email me enhance the quality of life here. 100 largest African American-owned offers more than 160 degrees at the at [email protected] or call me Yes, Fairfax County has changed tre- companies, three companies on associate’s level and numerous certificate at 703-324-2321. I hope you will sign up to mendously since 1964. But, even with HispanicBusiness.com’s list of the 100 programs. receive my monthly Bulova Byline newslet- all the progress that has happened, we largest Hispanic-owned companies, and Its partnership with George Mason Uni- ter that will keep you up-to-date on what is believe even better times lay ahead. top companies that are Asian-, woman- versity provides families and students with happening and how you can participate in and veteran-owned. a seamless, cost-effective path to a four-year all that Fairfax County has to offer you and Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., is president and Today Fairfax County is the second- CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Develop- degree. your family. largest suburban office market in the ment Authority. George Mason University, recently named Thanks for making Fairfax County your one of the top five “Up-and-Coming Uni- home.

tive and exciting changes for our system eliminates the need to make up inclement A County of 186,785 Students during my first year as superintendent. We weather days at the end of the school year developed the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate if fewer than 13 days are missed while pro- By Karen K. Garza ing FCPS the nation’s that will serve as a foundation on which to viding two full weeks for winter break. Superintendent of Fairfax County 10th largest school build a long-range strategic plan for the ❖ The new Bailey’s Upper Elementary Public Schools district. Fairfax school system and will lessen the focus on School for the Arts and Sciences. A first of County high schools standardized, high-stakes testing and place its kind for Fairfax County, this new school elcome to the 2014-15 school are among the most greater emphasis on engaged students, is being converted from a five-story office Wyear. The start of a new school academically rigor- project-based learning, and authentic as- building at 6245 Leesburg Pike to provide year is always an exciting time ous in the U.S. and sessments of student learning. The Portrait enrollment relief for the overcrowded for students, parents, and educators. Our are cited every year of a Graduate will ensure that our students Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and dedicated staff has been working hard to as among the top are collaborators, communicators, creative Sciences. The new campus will house prepare for another school year that builds Karen K. Garza high schools in the and critical thinkers, global citizens, and grades 3-5, while the existing campus will on our tradition of excellence at Fairfax country. Our class- goal-directed and resilient individuals when house preschool to grade 2. County Public Schools (FCPS). Fairfax is a rooms are led by teachers who inspire, they leave FCPS. ❖ A new CrisisLink text messaging tool community that embraces its newest resi- motivate, and prepare students with the Other significant changes include: for students and parents needing mental dents and the cultural diversity that makes knowledge and skills they will need for the ❖ The launch of full-day Mondays for all health support and resources. Crisis line our county such a desirable place to be. For future. Our dedicated teachers promote the elementary students. The change will in- staff respond to the text messages 24 hours many families and businesses, the decision success of every student and create a car- crease instructional time for students and a day. The text number is 703-997-5444. to relocate to a new area is often depen- ing learning environment where every stu- dedicated planning time for teachers. The The future remains very bright for FCPS dent on the quality of the local public dent is valued and recognized as an active change to full day Mondays received over- families, students, and employees. I look schools. FCPS has a well-deserved national learner. whelming support in our community and forward to welcoming your children to our reputation for excellence. Working closely with our school board, will benefit students, teachers, and our schools on Sept. 2 and making this year an As we enter a new school year, we are parents, teachers, and community stake- families. exciting and rewarding year for all of our projecting an enrollment of 186,785 mak- holders, we have made a number of posi- ❖ A new standard school calendar that students. 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Issues Confronting Mount Vernon From Page 3 has provided computers to every child since 2001. property owners, businesses, and other stakehold- This week, Chesterfield County issues their first ers. 15,000 Chromebooks. FCPS currently spends The BRT option and Hybrid Option present two $13,472 to educate each child. Computers for every ★ ★ starkly different choices. Due to the land use choices child would cost about $50 million or only $265 per Mount Vernon Antique Center necessary to support it, the Hybrid Option will bring student. 8101 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria the maximum benefit to the area. A two-stop Yellow Follow There is no question that state funding of second- 703-619-5100 us on Line extension will bring significant redevelopment ary education in Fairfax County is lagging. Thanks Dealers Facebook & to U.S. 1 from Huntington to Hybla Valley and be- to the “Sequester,” Virginia’s economy continues to www.mtvantiques.com Twitter yond and is what our community needs. Enhanced underperform the nation and state revenue is flat, Discover the secret source of many collectors, dealers, bus-only transit will not bring the significant rede- and raging against funding formulas is a futile exer- decorators and shoppers with “good eyes” and great taste. velopment that will maximize quality of life in this cise without fundamental political change in Rich- Large selection of mid-century Danish furniture and teak outdoor furniture! area. mond, so in the medium-term, funding solutions will Second, the quality of our public schools also de- need to be local. Supervisor Gerry Hyland has been pends upon adequate funding. Average Fairfax a strong voice for local education funding for nearly County teacher pay is $13,000 less than Washing- three decades. He will need all of our support. EnjoyEnjoyEnjoy thethethe tastestastestastes ofofof EthiopiaEthiopiaEthiopia andandand thethethe ton, D.C., $10,000 under Arlington, $8,000 under Finally, our growing uninsured population is a long- Alexandria, and only $4,000 more than Prince Will- term unsolved problem. Nearly 13,000 residents in MiddleMiddleMiddle EastEastEast ininin thethethe heartheartheart ofofof OldOldOld TownTownTown iam. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is facing the 44th District receive healthcare from Medicaid – a $2 billion capital backlog. There are trailers at this includes 9,300 children or 1 in 3 people under nearly every school in our community. age 18 in this community. Each of those 9,300 kids Last year, 13 schools in Fairfax County failed ac- has a parent without health insurance. The 22306 creditation – six were in the 44th District although and 22309 zip codes lead Fairfax County in non-se- we only have about 7 percent of the county’s popu- rious emergency room visits. EthiopianEthiopianEthiopian lation. Universal preschool is the long-term key to Uninsured healthcare expenses drive up premiums CaféCaféCafé &&& RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant solving this problem. for everyone, but no person should have to worry HAWWIHAWWIHAWWI Additionally, five schools failed accreditation due that an unexpected illness will mean they can’t pay to new computer-based science Standards of Learn- their rent. Closing the uninsured gap by expanding ing (SOL) Tests. Closing the Digital Divide is recog- Medicaid or any other solution is a critical need in nized as having significant short-term benefit and is this community. 11251125 QueenQueen StreetStreet • • 703-717-9740 703-717-9740 urgently needed. If you disagree with my analysis or priorities, let Virginia’s other largest jurisdictions are already me know at [email protected]. It is an honor 22 blocksblocks westwest ofof FiveFive GuysGuys deploying computers to every child. 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Come Join the Fun! Sign up in class or online at Jazzercise.com Offer valid at participating locations for new customers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 7 Newcomers & Community Guide What’s on the Ballot; How to Vote Election Day is Nov. New Voter Identification Requirements 4, 2014, but you can Map provided by Fairfax As of this summer, there are new requirements County government for voter identification that voters must bring with vote as early as them to the polling place. Virginia law requires all voters to provide an Sept. 19. acceptable form of photo identification at the polls. Voters arriving to the polls without photo ID will be allowed to vote a provisional ballot and will very year is Election Year in Vir- have until noon on the Friday after the election to deliver a copy of identification to their locality’s ginia. This year, every Virginia electoral board in order for their provisional bal- voter will choose one member of lot to be counted.

E the U.S. Senate and their mem- Virginia’s photo ID requirements also apply to ber of the U.S. House of Rep- absentee voters who vote in-person in all elections.

Here are the “acceptable” forms of identification: resentatives. Two of North- ❖ Valid Virginia Driver’s License or Identification ern Virginia’s three house Card

❖ seats are open seats with the re- Valid Virginia DMV issued Veteran’s ID card

❖ Valid United States Passport

tirement of two longstanding mem- ❖ Other government-issued photo identification bers, Jim Moran (D-8) and Frank cards (must be issued by US Government, the

Wolf (R-10). Commonwealth of Virginia, or a political subdivision of the Commonwealth This area has very high ❖ Valid college or university student photo rates of voter registration, identification card, must be from an

institution of higher education located in but voter turnout varies Virginia. significantly from ❖ Employee identification card year to year. For ex- containing a photograph of the voter and ample, two years ago issued by an employer of the voter in the in 2012, a presidential ordinary course of the employer’s business election year, 71.78 per- ❖ or a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card cent of Virginia registered obtained through any local general voters turned out to vote. But registrar’s office

in 2010, more comparable to this “Valid” is defined as a genuine docu- year, only 44.01 percent of Virginia ment, bearing the photograph of the

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In Fairfax County, with a be offered a provisional ballot.

population around 1,130,900, there are Don’t Have One of These?

713,025 registered voters as of July 1, 2014, Any registered voter who does not possess one of the above mentioned

up from 676,802 in 2012. (Population data forms of photo ID, may apply for a free from U.S. Census and voter data from Vir- Map of Virginia Voter Photo Identification from Congres- any general registrar’s office in the Com- ginia Department of Elections.) In Alexandria, with a population of about sional districts monwealth. Voters applying for the Virginia Voter Photo ID Card will have to complete the 148,900, there are 97,883 total registered serving Fairfax Virginia Voter Photo Identification Card Applica- voters as of July 1, 2014. That’s down from County. tion, have their picture taken, and sign the digital 101,887 total registered voters as of July 2, signature pad. Once the application is processed, the card will be mailed directly to the voter. 2012. There are many reasons that voters are

In Arlington, with a population of about allowed to vote absentee, but the most Provisional Ballot Process 224,900, there are 162,100 total registered broad of these applies to almost anyone A voter who arrives at the polling place without voters as of July 1, 2014, up from 157, 236 with a job: “Any person who, in the regular an acceptable form of photo identification will be 22035 given the opportunity to vote a provisional ballot. on July 2, 2012. and orderly course of his business, profes- After completing the provisional ballot, the indi- sion, or occupation, will be at his place of Sept. 19 - Oct. vidual voting will be given written instructions REGISTER, CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In work and commuting to and from his home 10: Monday, Tuesday, from the election officials on how to submit a copy order to vote on Election Day, you must be to his place of work for eleven or more hours Wednesday and Friday - 8 of his/her identification so that his/her vote can be counted. registered at your current address no later of the thirteen that the polls are open (6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A voter will have until noon on the Friday fol- than Oct. 13, 2014. You can check your reg- a.m. to 7 p.m.). Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. lowing the election to deliver a copy of the istration status online by going to You can download an absentee ballot and Oct. 14 - Oct. 31, Monday thru Friday - 8 identification to the local electoral board. Voters www.sbe.virginia.gov. a.m. - 7 p.m. may submit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in- mail it to your local voter registration of- person submission, or through USPS or commercial fice, or you can vote “absentee in person.” Saturdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 delivery service. Please note that the copy of the ID Voting Early, Absentee In person absentee voting begins at and Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. must be delivered to the electoral board by noon Virtually every voter in Virginia is eligible Fairfax County Governmental Center begin- Closed Monday, Oct. 13 for Columbus on Friday, or the provisional ballot cannot be to vote absentee, which includes voting in- Day counted. A Friday postmark will not be sufficient. ning Sept. 19. Written notice given to the voter will provide the person absentee at a variety of locations Office of Elections, 12000 Government necessary information, including email, fax, and between Sept. 19 and Nov. 1. Center Pkwy, Conf. Rooms 2/3, Fairfax, Satellite Voting Locations Begin Friday address of where the ID should be delivered. Oct. 14 If you vote a provisional ballot but don’t have an ❖ Franconia Governmental Center - 6121 “acceptable ID,” you can appear in-person in the office of the general registrar in the locality in Franconia Road, Alexandria, 22310 which the provisional ballot was cast by noon on For More Election Information ❖ Dolley Madison Library - 1244 Oak Friday following the election and apply for a Vir- Fairfax County Board of Elections, 703-222- 10455 Armstrong Street, Sisson House, Fairfax, Ridge Ave., McLean, 22101 ginia Voter Photo ID Card. At the completion of the 0776, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ 22030; FAX 703-591-8364; email ❖ North County Human Services Bldg. - application process, the voter may request a Tem- 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, [email protected] porary Identification Document. This document Suite 232, Fairfax, 22035; FAX 703-324-2205; State Board of Elections, 804 864-8901 Toll 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, 20190 can be provided to the electoral board as accept- email [email protected] Free: 800 552-9745 FAX: 804 371-0194 ❖ West Springfield Governmental Center able identification and the voter’s provisional ballot City of Fairfax General Registrar, 703-385- email: [email protected] - 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, 22152 will be counted. 7890, http://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/ http://www.sbe.virginia.gov SOURCE: Virginia Department of Elections, general-registrar See Every Year, Page 14 www.sbe.virginia.gov 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide

Rotary club past president Ellie Turner, and Past Rotary District Governor Andy Turner flank their Texas grandchildren, Ian and Katie, following their induction as Paul Harris Fellows of the Rotary Foundation.

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environmental G u education. Programs at n horticulture workshops, Regional Parks s HO Hemlock Overlook Regional Park to Hemlock Overlook are open n tours, field trips, concerts 13220 Yates Ford Road, Clifton to the public and groups by R and volunteer programs. Bull Run Marina Regional Park MN d BR www.nvrpa.org/park/ reservation. Only the hiking and . 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville hemlock_overlook/ horse trails may be used without Occoquan www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/ 800-877-0954; 571-281- prior arrangement. OR Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and 3556; Regional Park family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting Hemlock 9751 Ox Road, Lorton MBG Meadowlark Botanical Center open all year. Group Camping open daily www.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/ Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf Gardens 703-690-2121 open April through October. Hours 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and vary. Vienna a touch of the past with its historic brick kilns www.nvrpa.org/park/ and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Park meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ lands, trails and associated waters are part of BR Atlantis Waterpark 703-255-3631 the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. This 95-acre complex of large ornamental One hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan (at Bull Run Marina Regional display gardens and unique native plant River to Belmont Bay and back. Offered Park) collections is open year round and include Saturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville walking trails, lakes, more than 20 2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12 www.atlantisbullrun.com/ varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, and under, under age 4 are free. 703-631-0552 an extensive shade garden, native Atlantis Waterpark features pools, a MBG wildflowers, gazebos, birds, butterflies, giant dumping bucket, seasonal blooms and foliage. The Pohick Bay Regional Park waterslides, and fun-filled PB Atrium’s indoor tropical garden activities for all ages. Atlantis is setting is a popular meeting, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton open from Memorial Day weekend reception, wedding and workshop www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/ through Labor Day, and is a member location. Interpretive displays Pohick Bay is located on the Potomac River 25 miles of the Northern Virginia Regional accompany a restored 18th-century cabin. south of the nation’s capital. The boat launch Park Authority Family of Waterparks. ower and its A picnic area beside the Gardens is available to facility is one of only three public access points Aantis also features picnic pavilions, a visitors. Meadowlark presents gardening and to the Potomac River in northern Virginia. deck great for sunning and playing, as orean Bell T well as plenty of shade. Neptune Reef snack bar sells food, beverages and Sources: National Park Service, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State Parks sweets. One of the beautiful features of theand grounds Fairfax County at Park Authority. Map courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. Designed & com- Meadowlark is the K piled by Jean Card and Laurence Foong. Photos by Renée Ruggles. surrounding garden. 10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jon boats for rent on the weekends, as well as family and group camping, hiking, picnic areas GF and a large play area for children. For those interested in swimming, the park offers one of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile land that shelters an abundance of wildlife, including the bald eagle. Nature lovers can expect to see blue birds, osprey, heron, deer, beavers and rare sightings of river otters.

PB Pirates Cove Waterpark (at Pohick Bay Regional Park) 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton www.piratescovepohick.com 703-339-6102 Pirates Cove Waterpark is located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitors can cool off under the 300-gallon dumping bucket, fire the water cannons and splash down the waterslide or search for buried treasure at Buccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunning and playing, as well as plenty of shade. Captain’s Galley snack bar features food, beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

PB Pohick Bay Golf Course 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course 703-339-8585 This scenic golf course is located on the Mason Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice facility features a driving range with practice putting and chipping greens, and lessons from A stunning spot to fish, found in the middle of Great Falls National Park. PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and apparel. Other services include club making, institute, musical and dance performances. The custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and LAP Lake Accotink Park tournament coordinating. education department supports both the visual and performing arts, offering classes and 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic SR Sandy Run Regional Park plans for the Workhouse include an event 448.1 acres, multiple resource park center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station restaurants, apartments, music barn and www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on LFP Lake Fairfax Park 703-690-4392 site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston The park is open to the public for the purpose of activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater, education, training, practice, and racing for shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters competitive and recreational sculling and 479 acres, multiple resource park rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Major Fairfax Authority may be launched from the docks or FRA Lee District Park shoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers a County Parks 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia facility for team training and competition for softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, Olympic, college, high school and club canoe, BLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground, kayak and crew athletes. accessible playground 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 138 acres, district park volleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf, Arts Center trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing 883.4 acres, multiple resource park MDP Mason District Park LAC Workhouse Arts Center 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale CJP Clemyjontri Park softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball 9601 Ox Road, Lorton (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, www.lortonarts.org 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean MBG amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness 703-584-2900 fitness, picnic areas and playgrounds 121.2 acres, district park The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio 18.6 acres, special purpose park buildings, the main galleries and the recently Charlotte, from Vienna, shares a opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are sketch that she made of the bridge, NWP Nottoway Park encouraged to interact with artists. In addition ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park across the pond from the 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), home to performing arts, including theater, film Children’s Garden at Meadowlark baseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit), tennis (lit), trails, picnic community center, nature center, amphitheater, Botanical Gardens. 90.9 acres, district park trails 650 acres, multiple resource park FPF Frying Pan Farm Park RBP Riverbend Park 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls historic structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails, nature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/ open areas, playground hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom 135.3 acres, multiple resource park 411.2 acres, multiple resource park

GSG Green Spring Gardens SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean Community Center, historic structure, biking/hiking historic structure, historic/hiking/nature trails, trails, open areas, gardens fishing 30.9 acres, special purpose park 384.3 acres, natural resource park

HPP Hidden Pond Park SRD South Run District 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield MN tennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/ baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, nature trails, playground, fishing recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming The Meredith family came to the Mason Neck 25.6 acres, community park 196 acres, district park State P exploringark, and from wildlife Arlington, spotting. to do some HMP Huntley Meadows Park WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale nature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/ softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park 1444.8 acres, natural resource park 292.6 acres, multiple resource park www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 11 A Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the Parks Springfield & Mount Vernon areas

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12 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Grist Mill Park is home to the Gunston Soccer Club. The “Gunston Elite Grist Mill’s Dog Park offers a large space for dogs, and their owners, to 97,” a team of high school aged girls, practices hard on the park’s large socialize and play. field. Community Park Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 35 Loftridge 53 Belle Haven 67 Mount Vernon Woods 80 Tara Village 5549 Janelle Street, Alexandria 6036 Grove Drive, Alexandria 4014 Fielding Street, Alexandria 6417 Joyce Road, Alexandria Community Park Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park

36 Burgundy 54 Fort Willard Circle 68 George Washington 81 Virginia Hills School Site 5516 Norton Road, Alexandria 6625 Fort Willard Circle, Alexandria 8426 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexan- 6520 Diana Lane, Alexandria Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park dria Neighborhood Park Special Purpose Park 37 Heritage Hill 55 Mount Vernon District 82 Manchester Lakes 5744 Telegraph Road, Alexandria 2017 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria 69 Walt Whitman School Site 6775 Beulah Street, Alexandria Neighborhood Park Multiple Resource Park 8333 Richmond Highway, Alexandria Community Park Community Park 38 Jefferson Manor 56 Westgrove 83 Greendale Golf Course 2909 Farmington Drive, Alexandria 6801 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria 70 Mount Zephyr 6700 Telegraph Road, Alexandria Community Park Community Park 8601 Richmond Avenue, Alexandria Special Purpose Park Neighborhood Park 39 Huntington 57 White Oaks 84 Lee District 2121 Fairfax Terrace, Alexandria 7100 Devonshire Road, Alexandria 71 Washington Mill 6601 Telegraph Road,Franconia Community Park Neighborhood Park 4341 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, District Park Alexandria 40 Farrington Avenue 58 Gilbert S. McCutcheon Community Park 85 Dowden Terrace 2213 Farrington Avenue, Alexandria 7509 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria 5616 Bradley Boulevard, Alexandria Neighborhood Park Community Park 72 Grist Mill Community Park 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, 41 Mt. Eagle 59 Hollin Hall School Site Alexandria 86 Glasgow 5919 North Kings Highway, Alexandria 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria District Park 3935 Arcadia Road, Alexandria Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 60 Kirk 73 Vernon Heights 42 South Kings Forest 2206 Collingwood Road, Alexandria 8225 Central Avenue, Alexandria 87 Parklawn Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 6454 Lincolnia Road, Alexandria Fairfax Park Authority has 4505 Lantern Place, Alexandria Neighborhood Park Community Park garden plots for rent in 61 Williamsburg Manor 74 Bush Hill several of their parks, in- 43 Stoneybrooke 2213 Collingwood Road, Alexandria 5417a Waycross Drive, Alexandria 88 Glen Hills cluding Grist Mill. 3900 Stoneybrooke Drive, Alexandria Community Park Neighborhood Park 6090 Larstan Drive, Alexandria Community Park Neighborhood Park 62 Collingwood 75 Mark Twain Community Park 44 Groveton Heights 8200 West Boulevard Drive, Alexandria 5920 Larpin Lane, Alexandria 89 Heywood Glen 26 West Springfield 3429 Clayborne Avenue, Alexandria Community Park Community Park 6210 Larstan Drive, Alexandria 6805 Caneel Street, Springfield Community Park Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 63 Carl Sandburg School Site 76 Clermont School Site 45 Huntley Historic 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria 4100 Franconia Road, Alexandria 90 Pinecrest Golf Course 27 West Springfield Village 6918 Harrison Lane, Alexandria Community Park Community Park 6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria 6910 Loudoun Lane, Springfield Natural Resource Park Special Purpose Park Neighborhood Park 64 Stratford Landing 77 Franconia Forest 46 Lenclair 2301 Stirrup Lane, Alexandria 6013 Bitternut Road, Alexandria 91 Green Spring Gardens 28 Rolling Forest 6625 Lenclair Street, Alexandria Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria 7019 Flax Street, Springfield Neighborhood Park Special Purpose Park Neighborhood Park 65 Fort Hunt 78 Ridgeview 47 Bucknell Manor 8822 Linton Lane, Alexandria 4111 Duvawn Street, Alexandria 92 Bren Mar 29 Cherry Run 2223 Beacon Hill Road, Alexandria Community Park Community Park 6324 Edsall Road, Alexandria 7001 Cottontail Court, Springfield Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 66 Muddy Hole Farm 79 Wilton Woods School Site 48 Hybla Valley 7941 Kidd Street, Alexandria 3701 Franconia Road, Alexandria 93 Backlick Run 30 South Run District 3431 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 5590 First Statesman Lane, Alexandria 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield Neighborhood Park Community Park District Park 49 Huntley Meadows 94 Beulah 31 Huntsman 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 7119 Beulah Street, Alexandria 9150 Dorothy Lane, Springfield Natural Resource Park Community Park Community Park 50 Hollin Meadows 95 Amberleigh 32 Rolling Wood School Site 7603 Elba Road, Alexandria 7516 Beulah Street, Alexandria 7511 Chancellor Way, Springfield Community Park Community Park Community Park 51 Martin Luther King Jr 96 Hayfield 33 Chapel Acres 8115 Fordson Road, Alexandria 7611 Hayfield Road, Alexandria 7900 Giles Street, Springfield Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 52 Stephen S. Foster 97 Wickford 34 Saratoga Intermediate School Site 7331a Wickford Drive, Alexandria 8121 North Umberland Rd, Springfield 2500 Parkers Lane, Alexandria Neighborhood Park www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 13 Newcomers & Community Guide Every Year Is Election Year in Virginia From Page 8 U.S. Senate In the 10th District, an open seat was ❖ Democrat Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, ❖ Mason Governmental Center - 6507 Co- One-term incumbent Sen. Mark R. created by the retirement of Frank Wolf (R), incumbent, www.gerryconnolly.com lumbia Pike, Annandale, 22003 Warner (D) is challenged by Republican Ed who was elected to office in 1982. ❖ Green Joe F. Galdo www.joegaldo.com ❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center - W. Gillespie and Libertarian Robert C. Both major party candidates are elected ❖ Libertarian Marc M. Harrold, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria 22306 Sarvis. officials from McLean, with Republican Bar- www.marcharrold4congress.com ❖ Sully District Governmental Center - Republican Ed W. Gillespie, bara Comstock, a member of the Virginia 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly 20151 www.edforsenate.com House of Delegates, facing Democrat John In Fairfax County, all voters will vote Monday - Friday, Oct. 14 - 31, 3:30 p.m. - Democrat Mark R. Warner, Foust, a member of the Fairfax County yes or no for more money for transporta- 7 p.m. www.markwarnerva.com Board of Supervisors. tion projects. Saturdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 Libertarian Robert C. Sarvis, The 10th district sprawls from McLean Transportation Improvements and Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.robertsarvis.com to Winchester, and includes Great Falls, Bond Question: Shall the Board of Su- Closed Monday, Oct. 13 for Columbus Chantilly, parts of Fairfax Station, the pervisors contract a debt, borrow money Day The 8th District is an open seat because Town of Clifton, part of Burke and Spring- and issue bonds of Fairfax County, Virginia, For more, call 703-222-0776 or visit of the retirement of incumbent Rep. Jim field. in addition to bonds previously authorized http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ Moran (D), who was elected in 1990. Demo- ❖ Republican Barbara J. Comstock, for transportation improvements and facili- absentee.htm crat Donald S. Beyer Jr. will face Republi- www.barbaracomstockforcongress.com ties, in the maximum aggregate principal can Micah K. Edmond plus three indepen- ❖ Democrat John W. Foust, amount of $100,000,000 for the purpose What’s on the Ballot? dent candidates. The 8th district includes www.foustforvirginia.com of providing funds to finance the cost of Every voter in Virginia will vote for U.S all of Alexandria and Arlington, plus parts ❖ Libertarian William B. Redpath, constructing, reconstructing, improving and senator and their member in the U.S. House of Fairfax County including Mount Vernon, billredpath.com acquiring transportation facilities, includ- of Representatives. Lorton and parts of McLean, Tysons and ❖ Independent Green Dianne L. Blais, ing improvements to primary and second- One constitutional question will appear Falls Church. www.votejoinrun.us ary State highways, improvements related on all Virginia ballots, Proposed Constitu- ❖ Republican Micah K. Edmond, ❖ Independent Brad A. Eickholt, to transit, improvements for pedestrians tional Amendment - Question: Shall the www.micahedmond.com www.eickholt4congress.com/ and bicycles, and ancillary related improve- Constitution of Virginia be amended to al- ❖ Democrat Donald S. Beyer Jr., ments and facilities? low the General Assembly to exempt from www.friendsofdonbeyer.com In the 11th District, Gerry Connolly taxation the real property of the surviving ❖ Libertarian Jeffrey S. Carson, (D), former chairman of the Fairfax County In the City of Fairfax, voters will also spouse of any member of the armed forces jeffreycarson.com/ Board of Supervisors, elected to congress vote on an advisory Referendum regarding of the United States who was killed in ac- ❖ Independent Green Gerard C. “Gerry” in 2008, will face Republican Suzanne K. length of term for Offices of Mayor, City tion, where the surviving spouse occupies Blais III, www.votejoinrun.us Scholte and two independent candidates. Council and School Board, and whether the the real property as his or her principal place ❖ Independent Gwendolyn J. Beck, ❖ Republican Suzanne K. Scholte, term of office should be increased from two of residence and has not remarried? www.gwendolynbeck.com www.suzannescholteforcongress.com/ years to four years. www.lostdogandcatrescue.org Adopt/Donate/Volunteer

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From Page 4 nership with 14 agencies, Christian Relief Services ership development.. http://progreso-hispano.org/ Mount Vernon community? Consider Mount offers up to 24 months of transitional housing, case Vernon At Home, a non-profit organization that www.newhopehousing.org/. management and supportive services for homeless Mount Vernon Rotary Club relies on volunteer time and talent as it assists older people. adults to age in place in their homes. Its volunteers The club works to provide educational scholar- Good Shepherd Housing and Around the country, operates the affordable provide that extra help that make aging in place ships, educate the next generation to motivate housing units. www.christianrelief.org/. easier for seniors in their own neighborhood. Family Services them to pursue world peace, and to simply care Volunteers are needed for local transportation to The goal of Good Shepherd, created in 1974, is about human needs and be willing to take steps to medical and personal appointments, errands, and to help bring an end to homelessness while promot- Progreso Literacy and help meet them. grocery store trips; light handyman chores and ing the self-sufficiency of homeless individuals with http://localrotaryclub.com/ Citizenship Center home technology to name just a few. No minimum programs in counseling, grant services and hous- MountVernonVirginiarotaryclub. Progreso is a community development and ad- ing location assistance. www.goodhousing.org/. number of volunteer hours are required. vocacy nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that seeks Call Mount Vernon At Home at 703-303-4060 or to serve and empower immigrants to improve the Mount Vernon At Home email [email protected] to learn Christian Relief Services quality of their lives and of their communities Looking for a way to make a difference in the more. www.mountvernonathome.org. Incorporated in 1985, in Virginia, through part- through education, immigration services, and lead-

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 15 Sports Getting To Know ... Mount Vernon Sports Girls’ basketball team Rival School: West Potomac What happened last year: The girls’ basket- reached the 5A state ball team reached the state playoffs, finishing runner-up in Conference 13 and the 5A North region. tournament. The softball team went 19-5 and finished runner-up School: Mount Vernon High School. in Conference 13. Mascot: Majors. School Colors: Maroon, gray and white. Quotable: “I think [there has] been a huge dif- Athletic Director: Bob Maxey, 703-619-3141. ference form this team and my teams in the past. My Football Coach: Barry Wells (fifth year). teams in the past have generally started strong and The Majors qualified for the 2013 5A North region we‘ve tended to fizzle out. We’ve reached our peak Gazette file photo playoffs despite a 3-7 record, and lost to Tuscarora too early. This team is [the opposite].” — Girls’ bas- in the opening round. ketball coach Courtney Coffer. Field Hockey Coach: Jessica Edwards. Then-senior DJ Jeanpierre and Boys’ Basketball Coach: John Wiley. the Mount Vernon girls’ basket- Girls’ Basketball Coach: Courtney Coffer. ball team advanced to the 5A Boys’ Soccer Coach: Tony Garza state tournament in 2014. ... West Potomac Sports Boys’ soccer team fell a win shy of qualifying for states.

School: West Potomac High School. What happened last year: Then-senior Katie Mascot: Wolverines. Genuario earned all-state cross country honors. The School Colors: Royal blue and silver. boys’ basketball team qualified for the region tour- Athletic Director: Aaron Helmick, 703-718- nament. The boys’ soccer team reached the region 2561. semifinals. The baseball team finished Conference 7 Football Coach: Jeremiah Ross (first year). runner-up and reached the region quarterfinals. The After dropping four of their first five games in 2013, softball team reached the region quarterfinals. the Wolverines battled back into playoff contention, but missed the postseason with a 4-6 record. Quotable: “We played three of the best teams in Northern Virginia [during the region tournament] Cross Country Coach: Jenn Dietz. and knocked two of the three out. Volleyball Coach: Bob Lombardi. We gave these guys a run for their money, it just Boys’ Basketball Coach: David Houston III. came to the very end and they put the ball in the Baseball coach: Jim Sullivan. back of the net and we couldn’t. We had some Boys’ soccer coach: Andrew Peck chances, but they pulled it out, made it happen.” — Daniel Damiani and the West Potomac boys’ soccer team Rival Schools: Mount Vernon, T.C. Williams. Boys’ soccer coach Andrew Peck after the Wolver- defeated Oakton in the region quarterfinals. ines lost to Washington-Lee in the region semifinals. ... St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Sports ... Bishop Ireton Sports School: St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School. School: Bishop Ireton High School. Mascot: Saints. Mascot: Cardinals. School Colors: Red, white, green and School Colors: Burgundy and gold. gold. Athletic Director: Bill Simmons, 703- Athletic Director: Stephanie Koroma 212-5169. (girls), 703-212-2776; Andrew Taibl (boys) Football Coach: Tony Verducci (eighth 703-212-2775. year). Football Coach: Bernard Joseph The Cardinals won two of their first three (fourth year). games in 2013, lost their next five and The Saints failed to win a game in 2013, The St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes boys’ ended the year with victories over Potomac finishing 0-9. School and Pope John Paul the Great to fin- soccer team won the 2013 VISAA Kelly Larkin, left, and the Bishop Field Hockey Coach: Alicia Grater. state championship. ish the season with a 4-6 record. Boys’ Basketball Coach: Ron Ginyard. Boys’ Basketball Coach: Neil Ireton girls’ lacrosse team won a Girls’ Basketball Coach: Calvin Christopher’s to win the state title. The girls’ Berkman. pair of championships in 2014. Crenshaw. lacrosse team finished 29-2, winning the ISL Girls’ Basketball Coach: Derek Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Andrew Taibl. championship and finishing state runner- Campbell. Bishop O’Connell in the WCAC tournament Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Kathy Jenkins. up. Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Rick Sofield. quarterfinals. Rival School: Episcopal. Quotable: “Until we get past that hump, Baseball Coach: Rex Thomas. Quotable: “It was so surreal. It was What happened last year: The boys’ I’m feeling like Marv Levy and the Buffalo Rival School: Bishop O’Connell. amazing. We’ve been working for 11 soccer team won IAC and state champion- Bills.” — Boys’ soccer coach Bo Amato, What happened last year: The girls’ months, so we deserved it. It was the great- ships. The field hockey team beat Holton- whose teams had reached the state semifi- lacrosse team won WCAC and VISAA state est feeling in the world.” — Charlotte Arms to win the ISL tournament title. The nals four years in row but failed to a win a championships. The boys’ basketball team Sofield on winning the WCAC girls’ lacrosse boys’ lacrosse team defeated St. title prior to the 2013 season. posted a winning record and defeated championship. 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide

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New Hope Housing Executive Director Pam Michell and others visit a homeless camp Exterior shot of Mondloch Place, a housing Exterior shot of Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter during the 100,000 Homes outreach week in program for 20 chronically homeless adults, located at 9155 Richmond Highway. 2013. located at 3516 Lockheed Blvd. Ending Homelessness in Mount Vernon and All of the County ucked away in the Potomac City, and Arlington County, that house or with 20 efficiency apartments for chroni- New Hope Housing is one of several or- Square center on Route 1 is the shelter more than 300 homeless children, cally homeless adults; Mobile Medical Out- ganizations working to end homelessness T administration office for New women. reach, and partners with Ventures in Com- in Fairfax County. Partners include FACETS, Hope Housing, a nearly 40- “We are here to serve our community and munity (VIC) and Rising Hope United Meth- Northern Virginia Family Services, Good year-old nonprofit that has been working to end homelessness. Different people come odist Mission Church to provide a hypoth- Shepherd Housing, Cornerstones and the to help and house the most vulnerable to us with different needs, and we want to ermia shelter during the winter months. Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End neighbors across Northern Virginia. be sure that we can help anyone who comes Residents at each of the shelter programs Homelessness. The annual count of home- Founded in 1977 as Route One Corridor through our doors,” said Pamela L. Michell, get things you would expect: food, cloth- less persons in Fairfax County took place Housing, New Hope Housing opened the New Hope Housing’s executive director for ing, and a clean bed. But they also receive the night of Jan. 29, 2014: 1,225 people first homeless shelter in Fairfax County, 24 years. “Our goal for everyone is the intensive case management and are ex- were counted as literally homeless on that Mondloch House, in 1978. This shelter pro- same: a home and bright future for every pected to work with case managers on in- day alone. This is a declining number in the vided a safe and clean place for eight adults. man, woman, and child in our community.” dividual plans to achieve employment and county, but there’s more work to do. To get Since those beginnings, New Hope Hous- Here in Mount Vernon, New Hope Hous- housing. “Housing our homeless neighbors involved contact New Hope Housing’s vol- ing has expanded programs providing housing operates the Eleanor U. Kennedy Home- is possible and the best possible thing we unteer coordinator, Nicole Allen, at ing and shelter for both adults and families less Shelter for Adults; Next Steps shelter can do for our community. It’s better for [email protected] or 703-799- with children. Today it operates programs program for families; Mondloch House shel- them and less expensive for the community 2293 ext 22. Learn more at in Fairfax County, Falls Church, Alexandria ter for adults; Mondloch Place, a building to house everyone,” said Michell. www.newhopehousing.org. Civic Organizations Out & About Mount Vernon Community Theatre the 16 and 23. Check back at http:// Mount Vernon-Lee between Pakistan and the United States of www.mvcct.org/ for more info. America, and nurtures leadership skills within 1900 Elkin St., Alexandria. MVCCT’s programs Chamber of Commerce the Pakistani American business community. are twofold: each year three to four productions are SATURDAY/FEB.7, 2015 The chamber serves over 425 businesses in 703-627-1500 or www.pabausa.org/. presented, directed by professionals and featuring The Beverly Hillbillies. Heritage Presbyterian the Mount Vernon and Lee districts. children in all roles. Additionally MVCCT, a non- Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Come www.mtvernon-leechamber.org/. profit, has an active education program which watch “The Beverly Hillbillies” in the evening on Northern Virginia Black includes after-school programs in Fairfax County the 7, 13 and 14. Matinee performances are on Southeast Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Public Schools (both PTA sponsored and outreach/ the 16 and 23. Check back at http:// The Alexandria-based organization provides grant based), as well as a spring break and sum- www.mvcct.org/ for more info. Development Corporation resources to black-owned businesses in Alex- mer camp. 703-360-0686 or http://mvcct.org/. SFDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to andria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Mount Vernon Inn at George promoting the redevelopment and revitalization Prince William counties. www.novabcc.org/. FRIDAY/NOV. 14 Washington’s Mount Vernon of Richmond Highway/U.S. Route 1 from I-495 to Fort Belvoir. In the past 32 years, SFDC has Hispanic Chamber of Oliver! Bryant Alternative High School, 2709 Mount Vernon Inn at George Washington’s helped direct nearly $2 billion of private invest- Popkins Lane, Alexandria. Come watch “Oliver!” Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles ment to the Richmond Highway corridor. Commerce of Northern Virginia Highway, Mount Vernon. Listen to live music while Dickens. The show also runs in the evening on enjoying a meal on the grounds of the first www.sfdc.org. Located in Herndon, the organization serves the 15, 21 and 22. Matinee performances are on businesses lead by and those that work with president’s home. Asian American the Hispanic community in the area. www.hccnva.org/. Serving Animals Chamber of Commerce Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian U.S. Lebanese Fairfax County Animal Shelter Secretary Marlene Hammer. A full-time manager and Pacific business communities in the region. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FCAS) esti- lives at the farm to take care of the animals there. www.asian-americanchamber.org/. Chamber of Commerce mates that between 4,000 and 5,000 small animals The HSFC’s main office is also home to the cats A privately held business association come through its doors each year, according to its that are available for adoption through the group. Mount Vernon Council of founded in 2010 offering networking and re- website. The shelter deals primarily with dogs and Rather than being housed in crates, the cats are sources to Lebanese Americans. cats, but also other small animals like rabbits and allowed to roam around in rooms at the shelter. Citizens Association 703-761-4949. birds. A foster program is available through FCAS The Humane Society operates almost entirely on MVCCA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organiza- for the care of dogs and cats, and families who wish a volunteer basis. Aside from sheltering animals, tion of citizens’ associations in the Mount Afghan American to be part of the foster program must go through they offer a pet food pantry as a service to the com- Vernon Magisterial District of Fairfax County a training session before taking animals into their munity and operate a thrift shop next door to the which represents and promote the interests of Chamber of Commerce homes. Other volunteer opportunities with the Fairfax location. For more information, visit its member associations with eight standing AACC provides resources to members shelter range from telephone assistant to pet hsfc.org, or call 703-385-7387. committees including Budget and Finance, Con- through business advice, conferences, semi- groomer and bather to cat socializer. Potential sumer Affairs, Education, Environment and nars, networking events, publications and volunteers may submit an online application at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Recreation, Health and Human Services, Plan- other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter, and must attend The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria ning and Zoning, Public Safety and business and investment; also, sector-based a volunteer orientation. For more information on (AWLA) is responsible for animal services in the Transportation. mvcca.org/about.html. Working Groups seek to reduce impediments volunteering or adopting a pet, visit the shelter’s City of Alexandria, and also trains dogs, operates to business and market progress for members. website, or call 703-830-1100. an animal shelter and provides humane education Pakistan American Business AACC also serves as a link between the private classes for children. AWLA cares for wild as well as sector and government to encourage economic Humane Society of Fairfax County domestic animals, from deer to possums to rac- Association Inc. policies that result in increased business and The Humane Society of Fairfax County (HSFC) coons. Opportunities to foster puppies and kittens PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade associa- investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. has a main office in Fairfax and a farm in are also available through AWLA. For more infor- tion that promotes business opportunities 703-442-5005 or www.a-acc.org/. Centreville. The farm is home to horses as well as mation or to learn how to volunteer with AWLA, nearly 30 dogs, according to HSFC Corresponding visit alexandriaanimals.org, or call 703-838-4774. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 17 A sampling of annual Entertainment community events.

August 2014 FRIDAY/AUG. 29 Big Chalk Draw. 8-10 a.m. at Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Photo by Louise Krafft/The Gazette Lane, Mount Vernon.This is a free community art event. Once again school supplies and back packs will be collected to benefit children in need in the area. Call 703-201-1250 or visit www.artatthecenter.org. September 2014 Wine in the Water Park. 6-10 p.m. Crystal City Water Park, 1750 Crystal Drive. Combines sips and sounds to create an outdoor event featuring interesting wine varietals and music in the neighborhood’s signature Crystal City Water Park. Every Friday in September. Visit crystalcity.org. Asher Ager, Henry Wild and Quinn Bloom smooth out the Annual Alexandria Commu- Cheyenne McQuinn skates piles of mulch just added to the front garden at Hollin MONDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 1-7 nity Nutcracker perfor- to Santa Claus Is Coming to Meadows as the school celebrates Earth Day. Annual Workhouse Clay National mances are held in the Ceramics Exhibition. Workhouse Springbank Auditorium at Town in the 2013 Holiday Virginia. Visit mobilizes hundreds of volunteers to Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, West Potomac High School Ice Show at the Mount www.artontheavenue.org for more. help nonprofits accomplish tasks that Lorton. This exhibition represents the Vernon RECenter. 15th Annual Mid-Atlantic they would not have the time or depth and breadth of contemporary during the first weekend in Oktoberfest. Noon-7 p.m. at The resources to do on their own. Visit functional and sculptural ceramic December. Hope Sawyer, Village at Shirlington, 4001 Campbell www.volunteerfairfax.org/non- bring Fido to the Pups and Pilsners artworks being created throughout playing a mouse, watches Ave., Arlington. More than 60 profits/volunteerfest.php. the country. Visit outdoor beer festival. This dog- breweries giving out 4 ounce www.workhouseceramics.org/ the unfolding of the scene friendly festival features a beer samples, local food vendors, an index.php?p=1_15_Clay-National- with her fellow mice during garden with multiple stations. Visit authentic German band and SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 25-26 www.crystalcity.org/do for more. 2014. a dress rehearsal for the authentic Oktoberfest food. $30 for Fall Harvest Family Days. 9 a.m.-5 those who sample beer, includes a p.m. at George Washington’s Mount 2013 show. SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 tasting glass and 10 tickets; free to Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon SATURDAY/SEPT. 6 others. Additional tickets will be sold Memorial Highway. Enjoy autumn 24th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival. festival, art enthusiasts can discover Clarendon Day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Near for $1 each. Oktoberfest 2014 will be activities including wagon rides, 1-7 p.m. Gateway Park, 1300 Lee spectacular paintings, life-size Clarendon Metro station, 3100 held rain or shine. Visit wheat treating, 18th-century dancing Highway, Arlington. Artists to sculptures, jewelry, photography, Wilson Blvd., Arlington. A www.capcitybrew.com/ demonstration, and straw bale maze, headline the festival include Corey ceramics and more. Visit celebration of the Clarendon oktoberfest14.php for more. and more. Included in estate Wallace DUBtet (1 p.m.), Ghost Train www.artfestival.com for more. neighborhood and a showcase for the admission. Visit Orchestra (2:15 p.m.), Brooklyn people who make the neighborhood www.mountvernon.org/ for more. eight-piece band Red Baraat (3:45 great with activities, live SUNDAY/OCT. 5 p.m.) and New Orleans Grammy SUNDAY/SEPT. 14 entertainment and food. Visit Woodrow Wilson Bridge www.clarendon.org/clarendon-day. winners Rebirth Brass Band (5:30 Vintage Crystal: Sip and Salsa. 2-6 Marathon. 7 a.m. Starts at p.m.). Free to the public. Visit p.m. 220 20th St. Sip and Salsa Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, November 2014 www.rosslynva.org/jazz for more. brings wines from Spain, Portugal WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 24 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Memorial 5K. 6 p.m. in Crystal City, and Argentina together with tastes Highway and ends at National TUESDAY/NOV. 4 Blues and Brews. 5-8 p.m. 2121 Arlington. Honors the victims, from restaurants in Crystal City and Harbor, Md. Packet pick up Oct. 3, 4- Crystal Drive. Come to Blues & Brews Election Day. General Election. Visit firefighters, and public safety who the region. Live Latin jazz and salsa 8:30 p.m. and Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and enjoy beverages from the Beer www.sbe.virginia.gov/ and responded on Sept. 11, 2001. $35-40 dancing and lessons round out the at the U.S. Patents and Trade Office, Garden, not to mention drinks hand- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ entry fee. Arlington911race.com. action for an afternoon outdoors. 600 Dulany St. Minimum age is 13. selected by experts at Crystal City’s upcoming.htm Tickets cost $20 and include wine Half marathon: $105, for military: Washington Wine Academy and and food tastes. $10 designated $95. 6K: $45, For police, fire and SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 Crystal City Wine Shop. Visit driver tickets include food tastes. EMTs: $40. After Aug. 31, prices will TUESDAY/NOV. 11 Craft and Family Fun Fair. 9 a.m.-3 crystalcity.org for more. Visit crystalcity.org for more. increase by $10. Visit Arlington National Cemetery p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, register.wilsonbridgehalf.com. Veterans Day Ceremony. 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Mount Vernon. Arlington National Cemetery, Connect with old friends and SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 Arlington. About 5,000 visitors neighbors. Cold drinks and luncheon October 2014 SATURDAY/OCT. 11 Mount Vernon Colonial Market attend the annual remembrance items from the St. Luke’s grill will be Alexandria Art Market. and Fair. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Mount Clarendon Truck Rally. 6:30-9 p.m. 10 a.m.-4 ceremonies in the Memorial available, along with a gourmet bake Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount 3140 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington. p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount Amphitheater. Visit sale featuring cakes, pies, cookies Vernon. Fifty colonial-attired artisans The Clarendon Truck Rally will be Vernon Ave. Local artists will www.arlingtoncemetery.mil. and brownies made by St. Luke’s demonstrate 18th-century crafts and offering sampling of some of the area perform. Browse artwork by local Veterans Day Memorial Service. 11 finest cooks. There also will be fresh sell traditional wares such as baskets, food trucks Thursdays in October. artists and more. Visit a.m. at the Rocky Versace Memorial produce from a nearby farm. woodcarvings, tin and ironwork, Each week will feature a few meal www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ at Mount Vernon Community Center, Entertainment will be provided by a leatherworkings, weavings, furniture trucks, a sweet dessert truck along ArtMarket for more. 2701 Commonwealth Ave, guest guitarist and two local pianists. and much more. Visit with a boutique truck. Visit Alexandria. For children, there will be a moon- www.mountvernon.org/plan-your- www.facebook.com/LinkLocale/ bounce, face-painting and games. visit/calendar/events/colonial- events. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-19 Visit www.saintlukeschurch.net or market-fair/ Freedomwalk Festival. The US FRIDAY/NOV. 28 call 703-765-4342 for more. FreedomWalk Festival is a weekend Alexandria Tree Lighting. 7-9 p.m. Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m.-4 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 3-5 long, non-competitive, social walking Market Square, 301 King St., p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 20-21 Fall Wine Festival and Sunset challenge bringing participants of all Alexandria. Annual event featuring Vernon Ave. Local artists will 2nd Annual Arlington Festival of Tour. 6-9 p.m. Mount Vernon ages and abilities together for fun, lighting the City tree, performances perform. Browse artwork by local the Arts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highland Estate, 3200 George Washington fitness, and international and a visit from Santa to open the artists and more. Visit Street in the Clarendon District, Memorial Pkwy., Mount Vernon. friendship.Different trails will be Christmas season. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ Arlington. More than 100 artists will Enjoy live blues and spectacular offered each day, and a variety of www.alexandriava.gov/Calendar. ArtMarket for more. showcase their work including views of the Potomac River while distances ranging from 3-27 miles (5- paintings, jewelry, pottery, glass, and sampling wine from 16 Virginia 43 kilometers) starting at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn, 1900 N Fort Myer Drive. SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY/SEPT.13-24 much more. Visit artfestival.com. wineries. Visitors learn about the FRIDAY/NOV. 28 -TUESDAY/JAN. 6 Mount Vernon Marketplace. 9 a.m.- successes and failures of our Visit www.rosslynva.org/do for more. Northern Virginia Senior Christmas in Mount Vernon. 9 5 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Founding Father’s wine endeavors, a.m.-4 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon Olympics. Online registration open. Highway, Mount Vernon. Visit a enjoy live blues music, and meet Various venues around Northern THURSDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 23-26 Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon. recreation of an early American “George and Martha Washington” on Mount Vernon decks the halls with Virginia. Events include badminton, marketplace with crafts, the Mansion’s piazza. Visit Marine Corps Marathon. Arlington. volleyball, cycling, a 5k road race, themed Christmas trees on the estate entertainment and more. Try your www.mountvernon.org. Various times and locations through and festive greenery in the Mansion. and many more. $12 per person. Visit hand at 18th century cricket and the weekend. A weekend of events www.nvso.us for more. Visit www.mountvernon.org/ enjoy evening programs. Children $9, leading up to the race. Visit christmas. adults $18. Call 703-780-2000 or SATURDAY/OCT. 4 www.marinemarathon.com/ to register and for more. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 13-14 visit www.MountVernon.org. Art on the Avenue. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2301 Mount Vernon Ave., December 2014 King Street Art Festival. 10 a.m.- Alexandria. A multicultural arts 7p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SUNDAY/SEPT. 21 SATURDAY/OCT. 25 festival celebrating the community’s SATURDAY/DEC. 6 Sunday. Old Town, King Street, Pups and Pilsners. 2-6 p.m. 1400 diversity through the arts in the Del Volunteer Fest 2014. A region-wide Alexandria. At this community Crystal Drive, Arlington. Fly solo or Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, day of community service that 44th Annual Campagna Center 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Photo by Louise Krafft/The Gazette

Celebrating the holidays at the Mount Vernon Estate. Dr. James Craik (Tom Plott) introduces visitors to Aladdin the Christmas camel.

Scottish Walk Parade. 11 a.m. Old p.m. at Waterfront Park, Alexandria. Town Alexandria, parade begins at A variety of jazz performances take St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets. More place throught the concert. than 100 Scottish Clans, pipe and Waterfront Park features lawn drum bands, Scottish dancers, re- seating and the attendees may bring enactment groups, Scottie dogs, lawn chairs and blankets. Food, such dignitaries and, of course, Santa as barbeque, fried chicken, hot dogs, Claus will march through the streets hamburgers, snow cones and funnel of Old Town. Visit cakes are available for purchase, but www.campagnacenter.org/events/ everyone is welcome to pack a picnic scottish-christmas-walk-weekend or lunch. Pets should be left at home. www.visitalexandriava.com/events/ Admission is free. Visit 44th-Annual-Campagna-Center- www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation. Scottish-Walk-Parade/983/. June 2015 WEDNESDAY/DEC. 31 First Night Alexandria. Events take FRIDAYS IN JUNE place through out the day at Vintage Crystal: Wine in the Water numerous venues around the City of Park. 10 p.m. Crystal City Water Alexandria. Visit www.firstnight Park, 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington. alexandria.org for more. Live music and wine-sipping every Friday in June. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/wine-in-the- February 2015 water-park21. MID-FEBRUARY Community Tax Assistance Day. Fairfax SkillSource Center, 7611 July 2015 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300 West, SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR Annandale. The IRS Volunteer SECOND SATURDAY IN JULY Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. Income Tax Assistance (VITA) USA and Alexandria Birthday program offers free assistance with Celebration. Oronoco Bay Park, Publishing 2015 Federal and state tax returns SEPTEMBER 100 Madison Street, Alexandria. for households with a total income of HomeLifeStyle...... 9/10/14 Celebrate Alexandria’s 265th $52,000 or less. Visit A+ Camps & Schools...... 9/17/14 birthday along the Potomac www.volunteerfairfax.org/ Fall Fun & Arts Preview...... 9/24/14 waterfront with fireworks, cake and individuals/vita.php. live music. Visit OCTOBER www.visitalexandriava.com/events/ Wellbeing...... 10/1/14 USA-Alexandria-Birthday- March 2015 Celebration/6607. HomeLifeStyle PULLOUT: Deadline is 9/25/14...... 10/8/14 A+ Camps & Schools...... 10/15/14 SECOND TUESDAY IN MARCH Election Preview I ...... 10/22/14 Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade. August 2015 Election Preview II...... 10/29/14 Annual parade to celebrating Fat Summer Restaurant Week. Mid- Tuesday. Visit www.clarendon.org/ NOVEMBER August, in neighborhoods throughout mardi-gras/. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Alexandria, including Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle and West End. Menu Wellbeing...... 11/5/14 options vary by location. Visit HomeLifeStyle...... 11/12/14 April 2015 www.AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide I...... 11/19/14 or call 703-746-3301 for more. A+...... 11/25/14 SATURDAY/APRIL 18-25 Ice Cream Making. Saturdays in Thanksgiving is November 27. Historic Garden Week. This eight - August. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at day statewide event provides visitors 3200 Mt. Vernon Highway, Mount DECEMBER a unique opportunity to see gardens, Vernon. Cool down with 18th century Wellbeing...... 12/3/14 as well as houses with over 2,000 ice cream making demonstrations. HomeLifeStyle: Home for the Holidays...... 12/10/14 flower arrangements created by Admission: Adults, $18; Children, $9; Hanukkah begins December 16. Garden Club of Virginia members. Under 5, free. Visit Visit www.vagardenweek.org. www.mountvernon.org/ for more. Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide II...... 12/16/14 A+ Camps & Schools...... 12/16/14 CHILDREN’S CONNECTION...... 12/24/14 May 2015 TUESDAY/AUG. 4 National Night Out. A celebration E-mail [email protected] for more information. SUNDAY/MAY 17 across America to heighten police Taste of Arlington. A festival awareness and enhance community showcasing Arlington’s food scene relations. Visit www.natw.org for Award- local events. and benefitting the Arlington Food Winning Newspapers & Online Assistance Center. More than 50 restaurants participate in this WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 5-9 703-778-9431 community event, outside the Arlington County Fair. Thomas www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Ballston Mall on Wilson Blvd. Rain or Jefferson Community Center, 3501 shine. Visit www.ballstonbid.com/ Reaching Suburban Washington’s Leading Households Second St. S., Arlington. One of the taste for more. • Alexandria Gazette Packet • Fairfax Connection • Oak Hill/Herndon Connection largest free events on the East Coast • Arlington Connection • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection • Potomac Almanac with competitive exhibits, midway • Burke Connection • Great Falls Connection • Reston Connection MONDAY/MAY 25 rides and games, entertainment, • Centre View • McLean Connection • Springfield Connection • Chantilly Connection • Mount Vernon Gazette • Vienna/Oakton Connection Memorial Day Jazz Concert. 1-6 vendors and more. Visit arlingtoncountyfair.us. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 19 20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com