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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comAugust 23-29, 2017 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comArlington Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2017 ❖ 1 Obituary

Martha Ann Miller, 106 “Flourishing After 55” Martha Ann Miller, an Arlington resident for 80 High School and in 1959 de- years who worked to improve public schools here, fied the Commonwealth’s “Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 at Sunrise at “massive resistance” to Aug. 28-Sept. 2. th Bluemont. She had celebrated her 106 birthday 10 school integration ordered Senior centers: Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Langston-Brown Senior Center, days earlier. by the Supreme Court by 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Arlington Mill, 909 S. At age 101, Mrs. Miller self-published her autobi- welcoming black students to Dinwiddie St.; Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St. ography, “The First Century and Not Ready for the her classroom when other Senior trips: Monday, Aug.28, National Building Museum exhibit, “Ar- chitecture of an Asylum,”, $13; Tuesday, Aug. 29, St. Michael’s cruise from Rocking Chair Yet,” to make her great-grandchildren teachers refused and the Annapolis, $71; Thursday, Aug. 31, National Museum of African aware of her legacy of community service and her school principal resisted. The American History and Culture, D.C., Thursday, Aug. 31, $6; Friday, Sept. faith in God. On her most recent birthday, friends General Assembly reacted to 1, Solomons Island, Md., $8; Saturday, Sept. 2, Maryland Renaissance Fes- tival, Crownsville, Md., $25.Call Arlington County 55+ Travel, from Clarendon United Methodist Church donated Arlington’s impertinence by 703-228-4748. Registration required. 106 boxes of cereal to the Arlington Food Assistance rescinding permission for an elected school board Center pantry at the church, where Mrs. Miller had until 1992, when elected boards were permitted NEW PROGRAMS: been instrumental in strengthening the music min- statewide. Tennis for adults, 55+, 9 a.m., Bluemont Park tennis courts. Register, 703-228-4771. istry and other programs. Mrs. Miller was an active supporter of the Ameri- Garden group, Monday, Aug. 28, 1 p.m., Walter Reed. Meet garden ex- Martha Ann Riggs was born Aug. 6, 1911, in Evans- can Association of University Women, the Commit- pert Pete Jones. Register, 703-228-0955. ville, Ind., where she honed her math skills by track- tee of 100, Wesley Seminary and WETA public tele- Memories of Arlington, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m., Lee. Newcom- ing the per-serving cost of baked goods she made vision. Arlington’s Commission on the Status of ers welcome. Register,703-228-0555. Estate planning for persons with chronic conditions, Wednes- and served to her family and farm hands. As part of Women honored her as a Person of Vision in 1997. day, Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Arlington Mill. Register, 703-228-7369. that 4-H project, she baked a Blue Ribbon loaf of Survivors include her son, Malcolm R. Miller of Harmonica Blues, performance, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m., Walter bread that, at age 14, earned her a four-year schol- Santa Rosa, Calif., and daughter, Meg (Phil) Reed. Details, 703-228-0955. arship to Purdue University. She credited the schol- Filiatrault of Georgetown, S.C.; four grandchildren, How much food is needed daily, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m., Au- rora Hills. Register, 703-228-5722. arship, which she used for a home economics and and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband, their Improve fitness through Smartphone apps, Wednesday, Aug. 30, math degree during the Great Depression, with pro- son William, and daughter Winifred preceded Mrs. 11 a.m., Arlington Mill. Register, 703-228-7369. viding the education she needed to excel later in life. Miller in death. Arlington Walking Club, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 9:30 a.m., Lubber Run She moved to a friend’s porch in Washington to Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. Community Center, $4. Details, 703-228-4403. Nutritious appetizers, Thursday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m., Walter Reed. Reg- look for work and found it demonstrating gas ranges. 25, at Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. ister, 703-228-0955. She met her husband, Malcolm Drennan Miller, at Irving St., followed by burial at Columbia Gardens Fast Forwards walking group, Friday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m., Lee. Regis- Foundry Methodist Church, and they settled in Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Blvd., and a reception at ter, 703-228-0555. Spellbinders (volunteer storytellers), Friday, Sept. 1, 9:30 a.m., Arlington’s Colonial Village. As their four children the church. The family will greet friends Thursday, Langston-Brown. Newcomers welcome Register, 703-228-6300. grew, they worked with many other newcomers to Aug. 24, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Arlington to improve public education and helped Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd. In lieu of flowers, dona- Register online by Saturday, Sept. 2 for 2017 Northern Virginia Senior the county get its first elected school board. tions may be made in her name to the Society of St. Olympics,www.nvso.us or call 703-830-5604. Later, Mrs. Miller taught math at Stratford Junior Andrew at endhunger.org.

2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] All’s Fair at County Fair Food and fun for all at Arlington’s annual celebration. By Vernon Miles The Connection

he County Fair is one of the big- gest events in Arlington County, Photos by Vernon Miles/The Connection Twith people from across the region flocking to the lot outside the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Carnival rides, food trucks, and games fill the open field, while local organizations put on a convention-style showcase. But tucked away in a back corner of that field is one of the fair’s most popular attractions. Dozens of fairgoers crowd around a tiny race track with anticipation. The race host, Travis Culver, emerges from a trailer and begins to excite the crowd, picking out members of the audience to step into various jobs around the track. Finally, the pigs emerge. In twos and fours, the pink piglets dash around the circle, some moving with

The Arlington County Fair from the top of the ferris wheel.

more urgency and enthusiasm than others. ing circuit, they say pigs are some of the There’s even a few races later in the day smartest animals in the world. Below el- with goats. ephants, monkeys, dolphins and octopi, pigs Charlie Cromer and Culver have been are generally ranked as one of the most racing pigs for years. Cromer has been man- aware and intelligent animals. aging pig races for five years and got into “People are surprised when they find out the business when he son needed help. For how smart the pigs are,” said Cromer. “It both of them, being a travelling show is one takes us months to train dogs and goats, of the best parts of the job. but only a week to train a pig.” “It’s a different place every week,” said But as smart as they are, the pigs can of- Cromer. ten be unpredictable. Several times during “I love to travel,” said Culver, “and it’s the races, Cromer had to join in the race, good food everywhere we go.” moving behind the slower racers and en- Cromer and Culver race all kinds of ani- couraging them along the track. mals, from dogs to ducks, but by far they “When you’re working with animals, they say pigs are the smartest animals they race. can be unpredictable, said Culver. “You have Charlie Cromer (left) and Pigs race at the County Fair In fact, unless they dip into the dolphin rac- to learn to improvise.” Travis Culver

Celebrating Friendship

Videos Photos by Shirley Ruhe/The Connection No one wanted to say goodbye flashed to Leni Gonzalez after her years on the of leadership improving the walls as quality of life for Latinos and El immigrant families in Arlington. Mariachi So Tuesday, Aug. 15, a “Celebrat- Los ing Friendship” dinner was held Gallos at the Salsa Room on Columbia Negros Pike to express the appreciation ser- and gratitude of the people she enaded has touched over the years. the Gonzalez is moving to El Salva- friends of dor in a couple of weeks to join Leni her husband who has emerged from retirement to begin a new career there. Above Gonzalez are Walter Tejada, former County Board chair who worked with Gonzalez on many projects over the years (left), Leni Gonzalez and Andres Tobar, executive director of during the Hispanic dinner of roasted chicken, rice, Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC) of which Gonzalez was recent yuca and salad on Aug. 15 at the Salsa Room. “En mi chair of the board. Viejo San Juan and Volver, Volver, Volver.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2017 ❖ 3 Opinion ArlingtonThe Connection

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Expand Medicaid Now @ArlConnection An independent, locally owned weekly deaths due to failure to expand Medicaid: be- newspaper delivered It’s too late to get back the $10 billion Virginia tween 266 and 987. to homes and businesses. Published by Refusing to accept federal funds to provide Local Media Connection LLC turned down, but not too late to gain coverage healthcare to uninsured Virginians makes no more sense than declining federal funds for 1606 King Street for 400,000 and boost the economy. transportation or education. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 In Virginia, 102,000 uninsured people with Free digital edition delivered to irginia’s General Assembly has re- most entirely paid for by the federal govern- a mental illness or substance use disorder could your email box. Go to fused to accept one of the key pro- ment. qualify for coverage if Medicaid were expanded connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Vvisions of the Affordable Care Act, “I have called for Virginia to expand Medic- under the Affordable Care Act. expansion of Medicaid at almost no aid for three and a half years now. In that time, As Virginia wrestles with heroin and opioid NEWS DEPARTMENT: cost to Virginia that could have covered we have forever forfeited a whopping $10.4 addiction, expanding Medicaid would allow for [email protected] 400,000 uninsured Virginians and would have billion of our federal tax dollars,” McAuliffe expanding treatment programs. One of the big Steven Mauren brought more than $10 billion said. “We have missed an opportunity to cover obstacles to helping people who are fighting Editor Editorial into the state. It has also cost 400,000 low-income Virginians.” addiction is the availability of treatment when 703-778-9415 lives. More than 140,000 residents of Fairfax it is most needed. More people die of opioid [email protected] Ironically, the failed efforts to County have no health insurance. More than overdoses in Virginia than in vehicle crashes. Mike Salmon “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act 40,000 residents of Arlington and Alexandria It is beyond cruel that an ideologically driven Assistant Editor included changes to Medicaid that would have have no health insurance. That’s more than 12 General Assembly can turn away health care [email protected] penalized states, like Virginia, that did not ex- percent of the people who live in one of the for so many. It’s beyond understanding why pand Medicaid, permanently reducing federal wealthiest areas in the nation. the General Assembly would turn down bil- Vernon Miles Reporter funding. A Harvard Medical School study determined lions of dollars in direct health care dollars, 757-472-3435 “In all of the bills proposed in the House and that the decision by 25 states to reject the ex- plus the tremendous boost to the economy and [email protected] Senate to repeal the ACA, none of them left pansion of Medicaid coverage under the Af- jobs that federal investment would generate. the non-expansion states better off,” said Gov. fordable Care Act would result in between Eden Brown, Shirley Ruhe Contributing Writers Terry McAuliffe on Monday, Aug. 21, in call- 7,115 and 17,104 more deaths than had all — Mary Kimm [email protected] ing again for Virginia to expand Medicaid, al- states opted in. In Virginia, the number of [email protected]

ADVERTISING: For advertising information [email protected] Governor’s Perspective of them slept overnight in the parking lot just losing out on expansion dollars forever? And 703-778-9431 Remarks by Gov. Terry McAuliffe to General to get a spot in line. are you willing to hamper our state finances Assembly money committees Aug. 21, 2017: Debbie Funk I met a woman who pulled me aside to tell by turning away these federal dollars, given Display Advertising/National Sales have called for Virginia to expand Med- me that the clinic literally saved her life by the uncertainty we face? 703-778-9444 Iicaid for three and a half years now. In catching her cancer in time. Another man had I ask you these questions in earnest, and I [email protected] that time, we have forever forfeited a whop- been driving for a year without proper eye- hope we can find a workable solution to- David Griffin ping $10.4 billion of our federal tax dollars. glasses. Yet another told me that, at 39 years gether. Marketing Assistant We have missed an opportunity to cover old, he visited the dentist for the first time ever I have formally invited General Assembly 703-778-9431 400,000 low-income Virginians. that day. Sadly, he was too late, and needed all leadership to meet with my team to start this [email protected] Thirty-one states from across the political of his teeth pulled. process as soon as possible so that, perhaps, spectrum have expanded Medicaid. This isn’t These folks should get the exact same level consensus can be reached in the budget de- Editor & Publisher a political issue. These are people’s lives. of care that you or I do. velopment process. Mary Kimm I believe in the radical notion that health That’s why I will be including Medicaid ex- I welcome your input and I remind you [email protected] care shouldn’t be a privilege for the rich. And pansion once again in my biennial budget pro- that I have consistently supported a business- @MaryKimm in the wealthiest nation in the world, one posal this year. like approach that allows us to bring this Executive Vice President medical event shouldn’t send a family into And even if you don’t believe that the ACA is money back at no cost to Virginia. If you Jerry Vernon financial ruin. here for good, let me also remind you that in pursue expansion the way I’ve presented it 703-549-0004 Just a few weeks ago, I went to the Remote all of the bills proposed in the House and Sen- to you, it could save the state hundreds of [email protected] Area Medical Clinic in Wise for the fourth time ate to repeal the ACA, none of them left the millions of dollars. Editor in Chief as governor. I want to thank Dr. O’Bannon non-expansion states better off. In fact, in one Further, it could protect us from the po- Steven Mauren for providing his services at the clinic. of the proposals, non-expansion states would tential negative financial impacts of future Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly, There, you will see the stark reality of what cover costs for the expansion states for the next federal caps on the Medicaid program. Ali Khaligh it means to lack access to affordable health five years. It’s not too late. There’s still more than $2 Production Manager: care. People were waiting in the animal pens, So, I ask you this: Are you willing to let Vir- billion a year on the table that we can ben- Geovani Flores separated by bed sheet “curtains” to get the ginia be block granted or capped at our cur- efit from, and I hope we can agree on an Special Assistant to the Publisher only medical care they’d have this year. Many rent Medicaid levels? Are you willing to risk approach to do the right thing. Jeanne Theismann [email protected] @TheismannMedia

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A statement from the Arlington County Board: ers, H. Jay Cullen and Berke M.M. Bates, who Charlottesville events, that our community and died in the line of duty. Our thoughts and many others are reconsidering the public he tragedy that unfolded in prayers are with their families, and with the memorialization of Confederate leaders. This T Charlottesville, where three people many who were injured that day. Board has received numerous letters from con- lost their lives, has shaken the con- Arlington rejects the hateful speech and ac- cerned residents pleading that these leaders science of our community and of our nation. tions of the KKK, white supremacists, neo-Na- of rebellion against the Union not be publicly The Arlington County Board condemns the zis and the alt-right movement. As many yard memorialized – particularly noting Jefferson act of domestic terrorism that cost Heather signs across Arlington proclaim: “hate has no Davis Highway, Lee Highway and Washington- Heyer her life, and mourns her death and the home here.” deaths of the two Virginia State Police troop- It is appropriate, in the wake of the See United, Page 7

4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com On Saturday, Aug. 26, Entertainment police canines will be on part of the Arlington Police Block Party, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Submit entertainment announcements food from one of the food trucks on Bat Fest. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School, at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- site. Visit www.rosslynva.org/go/ Gulf Branch Nature 200 S. Carlin Springs Road. endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. gateway-park. Center, 3608 Military Road. Leslie Sturges, The event includes various director of the Save Lucy family friendly activities ONGOING SATURDAY/AUG. 26 Campaign established to such as the ACPD Kids Rosslyn Cinema and Pub in the Arlington Police Block Party. 9 protect and conserve Park. Fridays through Aug. 25, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. at Kenmore Middle bats in this region. Ages Zone, K9 Demonstrations, p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road. 4 and up. Call 703-228- food and beverages. Visit Highway. Visit www.rosslynva.org. The event includes various family 3403 or visit www.facebook.com/ Jung Min Park: Memoryscape. friendly activities such as the ACPD parks.arlingtonva.us/ Various times through Oct. 1 at the Kids Zone, K9 Demonstrations, food events/bat-fest- ArlingtonCountyPolice/ Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson and beverages. Visit arlington/. Blvd. Jung Min Park creates www.facebook.com/ WEDNESDAY/AUG. 30 SEPT. 9-20 memorable urban and architectural ArlingtonCountyPolice/. MONDAY/AUG. 28 The Arts Meet and Tour. 5:15-7:15 Northern Virginia Senior scenes through first-hand experiences “Gun & Powder.” 2 p.m. at the p.m. at the Arlington Arts Center, Olympics. Various times and and observations of cities and sites. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Artists Benefit. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at 3550 Wilson Blvd. Meet artists locations, more than 50 different Call 703-248-6800. Ave. Musical inspired by the true Signature Theatre, Shirlington Michele Colburn and Dawn events taking place at more than 25 “A Little Night Music.” Various times story of Mary and Martha Clarke, Village, 4200 Campbell Ave., Whitmore and tour the facility. Visit venues across Northern Virginia. Call through Oct. 8 at the Signature outlaw African-American twin sisters Arlington. “Summer Hummer,” a arlingtonartscenter.org/. 703-403-5360 or visit www.nvso.us. Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Visit who passed for white. Visit fundraiser for “Taking Care of Our www.sigtheatre.org. www.sigtheatre.org. Own,” a program of theatre Washington that provides emergency THURSDAY/AUG. 31 SATURDAY/SEPT. 16 assistance to Washington-area DEADLINE AUG. 27 SUNDAY/AUG. 27 theatre professionals. Call 571-527- Conversation with a Cop. 6-7 p.m. BBQ, Boots and Bingo. 11 a.m.-3 at Don Tito, 3165 Wilson Blvd. An p.m. at The Columbus Club of Submission Deadline.. 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United ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE Good is not From Page 4 Being diagnosed with cancer; then having good, where cancer/living with cancer, is like having a sec- better is ond job. A job that unlike many, requires Lee High School. expected. and/or imposes a ‘round the clock-type 24/7 Because we are a county, Arlington cur- adherence to protocol, policy, procedure, pre- -Thomas Fuller sumptions and principle. To live not like you’re rently does not have the authority to rename dying takes more than scoffing at a country state highways such as Jefferson Davis music song that twangs an alternative vision. Highway and Lee Highway. We do have the LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Believing in what routines you’re following and authority to name local roads, and we ex- any lifestyle changes you’ve made allows (I did- ercised it in 2012 to rename Old Jefferson n’t say enables) a cancer survivor to thrive GUTTER GUTTER under the most difficult and demanding of Davis Highway as Long Bridge Drive. circumstances. Arlington is committed to seeking the au- Unfortunately for those reading this column thority from the General Assembly to re- looking for answers/guarantees, there aren’t name both Jefferson Davis and Lee high- any other than: if you abuse the privilege of ways within our boundaries. Our legislative post-cancer-diagnosis survival, the ends will likely justify the means; meaning, you are delegation is committed to putting legisla- responsible for your own actions and “ina- tion forward on Jefferson Davis Highway. ctions.” The prognosis one is given at diagnosis Arlington believes that local governments is a reasonably thought out prediction. should have the authority to name any road- However, as grim as those words sound and ways within our borders. seem at that moment, that prediction is not cast in stone. I’m living proof of that. The Because it is a city, neighboring Alexan- IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS words you hear are based on the past. Your dria controls all roadways within its bor- ensuing treatment is more about the present ders. The City Council voted in September and future and what you decide to do living 2016 to rename its stretch of Jefferson Davis TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE forward. Being open and unassuming, and by Highway, and graciously included two Ar- ‘unassuming’ I mean: not taking anything for granted, presuming facts not in evidence, con- lington residents in the advisory panel it sidering that which has happened to somebody formed to seek suggestions from the public else – either good or bad, could happen to you for a new name. That panel will make a and of course, asking as many questions in as recommendation this fall, and the Alexan- many ways as necessary to get the answers you dria City Council will act. need, will help you co-exist with this terrible burden. Being diagnosed with a heretofore “te- We expect that the name Alexandria se- rminal” disease presents one with innumerable lects will be suitable for our section of challenges but not the slim pickin’s (choices not Jefferson Davis Highway as well. Anyone the actor) of yesteryear. in Arlington who wants to suggest a new Integrating/assimilating all of the facts, fic- name for Jefferson Davis Highway can do TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE tion and philosophy into one’s daily cancer conundrum is a task often complicated by so on the City of Alexandria’s website one’s day job/intention to remain on that job. (www.alexandriava.gov/ The thinking being, at least in my news_display.aspx?id=99021) through mind/experience: living as normal a life as pos- Sept. 25. sible and staying as true to one’s usual and cus- While we are not aware of any Confeder- tomary self as well as to one’s wishes, desires, hopes, prayers, etc., will enable (not ‘allow’ ate statues on county-owned land in Arling- this time) you potentially to live longer and ton, we support Governor McAuliffe’s re- prosper more and trek “where no man has cent proposal that all Virginia localities re- gone before.” For us cancer survivors/patients, locate Confederate statues in Virginia to where we hope to ‘trek’ is beyond the progno- museums, and be given the legal authority sis given to us by our oncologist. I can boast of such an accomplishment, but to do so. I’d rather write it quietly and consistently as Finally, the name of Washington-Lee High encouragement to others similarly diagnosed School and all other public schools in Ar- and “prognosed” than brag about it loudly. lington falls under the authority of the However, the changes/choices I’ve made might School Board. We know that the School not suit another’s personality. I regularly receive suggestions about additional anti-cancer pur- Board will be speaking to this issue in the suits. Some I embrace, some I don’t. Some are near future. conventional (Western), some are alternative Although this is a painful time for us all, (Non-Western). Many sound reasonable and ultimately, Arlington’s story is an inspiring “integratable” into my lifestyle. Many others one of racial and social progress, of mov- don’t. But given that my life is at stake, how can a suggestion’s incompatibility with my per- ing forward and overcoming the deep sonality matter? We’re talking life versus pre- wounds inflicted by slavery, the Civil War, mature death here; not sit-down Italian versus Jim Crow and the legacy of segregation. Our take-out Chinese. And though food certainly past can never be erased, but we can and matters, it is of course to no comparison to liv- will continue to learn from it. ing versus dying. Still, I don’t always say “yes.” Alfredo’s Construction Company, Inc. This is the yin and yang of my life and Arlington today is a vibrant, diverse and probably the lives of many other survivors of inclusive community that treats each indi- •Concrete Driveways serious/terminal-type diseases. I want to feel vidual with respect and champions human •Patios •Sidewalks like I’m winning. But I’m deathly afraid of and civil rights. •Stone •Brick losing. 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8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com NewcomersNewcomers && CommunityCommunity GuideGuide 2017-20182017-2018 Christopher and Colin Campbell concentrate on scooping up light- ning-fast tadpoles in a vernal pond on a 98-degree summer day at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Park Naturalist Emily Rarity is teaching a class on exploring vernal ponds. Potomac Overlook is 68 acres in the middle of Arlington located at 2845 N. Marcey Road. The park offers year-round activities, two miles of hiking trails with access to the Potomac River, an interactive Energeriuim Center, an organic urban garden, summer camps and special programs for tots and older children as well as monthly summer concerts.

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hings are changing in Arlington. Demand is growing on the schools and Metro in Texcess of funding levels. Populations continue to rise throughout the county. Two Taking in the view at Gravelly Point Park. Photos by Logan Botts/The Connection County Board members, a Democrat and an Inde- pendent, outlined what they see as the top political issues for the Arlington County. Libby Garvey was elected to the County Board in Gravelly 2012 after 15 years on the School Board. She was chair of the board in 2016. Some of the upcoming issues from her perspective Point include: ❖ Pace of Development: The pace of development and its effect on traffic, parks and green space, tree Perspective canopy, etc. ❖ Schools: The need for more school facilities for the burgeoning school population — where to lo- By Logan Botts cate them, how to pay for them, their effect on traf- The Connection fic, green space etc. ❖ Confederate Icons: The naming issues that have ocated just along the George become clear after the terrible events in L Washington Memorial Highway, Charlottesville. Does the county keep or change the lies a local gem. Gravelly Point is names of roads named after Confederate leaders (es- a destination for cyclists, picnickers, pecially Lee Highway and Jefferson Davis Highway), sightseers and boaters. Adjacent to or of Washington-Lee High School, and how to handle Reagan National’s north runway, Grav- other monuments in the county? If names are elly Point is a great place to watch air- changed, what would they be changed to? planes and enjoy a day in the sun. County Board member John Vihstadt, an Indepen- Gravelly Point was the location of the dent, was elected to the County Board in 2014. Be- Abingdon estate, which was at one point fore that, Vihstadt had served on Arlington’s Plan- the residence of John Parke Custis and ning Commission, Housing Commission, and Advi- his daughter Nelly, the stepson and sory Commission on Aging. Vihstadt says the county granddaughter of George Washington. struggles with finite resources and a limited avail- The home itself was destroyed by fire in ability of land, all of which factor into the challenges the 1930s, though the stabilized remains the county will face over the next few years. have been preserved and commemo- Some of the upcoming issues from his perspective rated. Today’s visitors can enjoy the same include: views and landscapes that made the land ❖ Schools: Meeting schools’ capacity challenges along the Potomac River such coveted and the educational needs of children. Need to bring real estate for members of the Washing- schools construction costs under control while still ton family. providing more seats for more students. Need greater The Gray family from Waldorf, Md. future collaboration with School Board counterparts brought their grandson to Gravelly Point towards these key goals. because he loves to see the airplanes and ❖ Transit: Shoring up the troubled Metro system Gravelly Point’s location at the end of the through a combination of administrative, manage- runway is the perfect place to watch rial, enhanced oversight and employee productivity them go by. A mother daughter duo from reforms, along with a new, permanent, dedicated Maryland was in the shade watching funding stream provided by all participating juris- planes fly by overhead. The two recom- dictions. Metro is Arlington’s circulatory system, and mend Gravelly Point to other families its economy and environment depends on safe, reli- looking to have a great time in the out- able and sustainable public transit. doors. ❖ Managing Growth: Shaping and managing If planning to visit Gravelly Point be growth in an era of rising population and increased sure to pack sunscreen and bug spray, demand for both programmed and non-programmed chairs and/or a picnic blanket, Frisbee, green space, parks and fields.It is time to act on a kite, bike, ball, and snacks and food. key recommendation of the 2015 Community Facili- Gravelly Point is a public park within ties Study: require a cost-benefit analysis for every the National Park Service. It offers free new site plan project, whether commercial or resi- parking, trail access and is open from 6 dential. The county should also launch a conversa- a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. tion about how to enhance and diversify its commu- A kite flyer at Gravelly Point. nity benefits process to better provide for the schools, community centers, and other public facilities. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 3 Newcomers & Community Guide Whatever Your Taste, You Can Find it in Arlington

Ethnic choices around every corner. Queen Amannisa at 320 23rd Street S in Crystal City was the By Shirley Ruhe first Uyghur restau- The Connection rant to open in the metropolitan area. ou can find everything It specializes in from the Salvadoran several different Ygrocery store carry-out versions of Lagman, with outside tables at with chopped, La Union Grocery to the sophisti- braised or minced cated Balkan Cuisine with a Elba Pozo grills chicken for the New lamb or chicken modern twist at Ambar. Arling- Zealand sandwich with apricots, and combinations ton neighborhoods offer authen- brie, and mango chutney. Cassatt’s of peppers and tic cuisines often prepared by features a different New Zealand other vegetables. natives from the countries. This specialty every night Monday- Lagman is served is a small selection of the many Thursday. Tonight it is New England with fresh hand- choices available. Leg of Lamb roasted with thyme and pulled noodles. The mint jelly. Every Saturday night you skill of the chef is measured in the length of the Step up and grab a number can find live jazz, blues or bebop noodle that is created as the base of the dish. while you decide whether from 7-9 p.m. Local art is displayed Owner Yimamu Maimaiti says Uyghur food repre- to order The Capri, The on the walls. sents a crossroads of Central Asia. Genoa, The Roma, or a meatball Italian sub on a soft or hard roll. Manager Kim Gotcher says the customer favorite is The Milano which she has layered here with two hams, provolone and salami. Add lettuce, onion, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, oregano and oil if you choose. The Italian Store is located at 3123 Lee Hwy. In addition to hand- Alice Maggio whips up a Two-year-old Mason Tiwari made subs, it offers a large Flat White at Cassatt’s Cafe practices his chopsticks selection of dry and frozen and Gallery, a New Zealand skills at Peter Chang on pastas and sauces as well restaurant located at 4536 Harrison Street. Peter Noon customers crowd as homemade cannolis and Lee Hwy. She says there is a Chang features an exten- around the small meat case sweet sausages made with A customer at Delhi Club science to making the foam sive menu including the at La Union Grocery at the Tremonte family recipe. on top of this espresso helps himself to chicken 4308 Lee Hwy. as Walter tandoori at the Indian chef’s Szechuan specialties drink and “it took one girl such as soup steam pork Bamaca fills up a white who worked here two years buffet available every day styrofoam container with Photos by from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. buns, dry fried eggplant, before she finally got how cilantro lime fish, crisp pupusas and corn relish, Shirley Ruhe to make the laurel leaf that Delhi Club is located just tamales or quesadillas. The Connection across from the metro on pork belly and customer we design in the foam.” favorites such as scallion Picnic tables outside the the corner of Clarendon grocery are available. La and Highland Streets. bubble pancake, cilantro flounder fish rolls and New Union also has a full res- Zealand lamb chops with taurant at 5517 Wilson cumin. Blvd.

Ambar, a new Balkan restaurant at 2901 Wilson Blvd., primarily features small Chef Julio Deleon stirs a large pot of plates such as suvi svinjski vrat (smoked chickpeas that will be used to make pork neck), urnebes (aged cow cheese), hummus at the Lebanese Taverna Market jagnje a paateta (lamb paté). In addition, at 4400 Old Dominion Drive. Lebanese they offer an unlimited tasting menu for The pizza case is full as Clare McInerney Taverna Market is a family-run business $35 where the dishes just keep coming. dishes up a large slice of mushroom with with another Arlington-based restaurant The restaurant was opened by Ivan other hot pizza alternatives available from in Westover on Washington Blvd. as well Iricanin and the space designed by his the back kitchen. A new and larger The as a number of other restaurants and wife, Nya Gill, to recreate a sophisticated Italian Store is also located at 5837 Wash- cafes in the metropolitan area. European experience. ington Blvd.

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Shop for decades. If you wanted to get something to Join Arlington drink after visiting the pawn shop you might want to have a Cherry Smash, made for years in the old Historical Society. Arlington Brewery by John Fowler. One of Mr. Fowler’s grandsons gave the AHS some By Mark Benbow rare Cherry Smash items and his generous gift Arlington Historical Society sparked one of our most colorful and popular displays. We also have relics from businesses that ex- o you like history? Do you like local his- isted in Rosslyn in the late 19th and early 20th centu- tory? The Arlington Historical Society ries, including gold mining. D(AHS) was founded in 1956 to preserve There are also displays on local African-American and promote the history of Arlington History, the Little Tea House, the Pentagon on 9/11, County. Since 1963 the AHS has operated the Ar- and more. Please come visit and check us online at lington Historical Museum in the Hume School at our website www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org/ or 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road. The Hume School on Facebook. is itself a historic building. Built in 1891, it operated Of course this area was inhabited before the Euro- as a school until 1958. The museum is open from 1- peans arrived. Numerous Native American villages Pat’s Masonry LLC 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and from 12:30-3:30 sat along the Potomac and their inhabitants left be- 25 Years Experience p.m. Wednesdays. hind their own artifacts. The museum displays some Free Estimates So, what would you see if you came to the AHS of the items found by archeologists in the county, All Work Guaranteed museum? Running through Nov. 11, 2018 we fea- including a stone ax head found on a local golf ture an exhibit on the First World War. We also have course. an exhibit on the Union forts that filled the county Speaking of archeologists, did you know the AHS Class A Contractors License also Insured during the Civil War. There is even have a cannon sponsored an archology dig at its second property, For all your masonry needs ball a local resident found while planting a bush in the Ball-Sellers House? Built in the 1740s by John her yard. Ball and his family (he had a wife and five daugh- • Brick • Stone • Flagstone • Concrete • Patios Local businesses are also represented in the col- ters) it’s the oldest surviving building in the county. • Walkways • Retaining & Decorative Walls • Repairs lection. If you came over the Key Bridge into Rosslyn It’s open from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday afternoons from in the 1940s and 1950s you’d find a number of pawn- April into September. 540-481-6519 shops. The museum has the trefoil pawn sign (three Check the AHS website for more information: large gold balls) that hung over the National Pawn www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org/ www.patsmasonry.com • [email protected]

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 5 Photos by Shirley Ruhe featuring Potomac Overlook Regional Park map by Laurence Foong and design by Jean Card Parks A sampling of Arlington Parks Compiled from parks.arlingtonva.us

Santa’s granddaughter, 1 Alcova Heights Park and tennis courts, lighted baseball areas with streams for fishing. Lily, 6, stops into visit 901 S. George Mason Drive; 13 acres. and softball fields, batting cages, vol- Santa last December at Features: picnic shelter and tables, leyball courts, a drop-in rectangular 13Bon Air Park 27 public restrooms, playground, base- field, horseshoe pit, fishing at the 850 N. Lexington St.; 24 acres. Features: Potomac Overlook Re- ball field, basketball court, volleyball stream, scenic running/walking/bik- memorial rose garden, azalea and 32 gional Park on his trip to court and grill. ing trail, sheltered picnic areas, ornamental tree gardens, play- 34 Arlington from the North charcoal grills and playgrounds. grounds, volleyball and basketball Pole on Sunday Dec. 11. 2 Allie S. Freed Park courts, picnic areas and charcoal 42 19 2465 Culpeper St.; 5 acres. Features: 8 Barton Park grills. Lily gives Santa a big running trail, bridge, stream, open 2401 10th St. N.; 3 acres. Features: heal- hug as she tells him that space. ing garden, labyrinth and seating. 14Charles A. Stewart Park 120 49 she wants Pokemon 2400 N. Underwood St.; 4 acres. Fea- 3 Andrew Ellicott Park at the 9 Benjamin Banneker Park tures: woods, fields, gazebo, cards and a Barbie. West Cornerstone 6620 N. 18th St.; 11 acres. Features: trail playground and basketball half court. 73 2824 N. Arizona St.; 0.25 acres. Fea- access, picnic tables, charcoal grills, tures: the boundary markers of the playground, multi-use field and dog 15Cherrydale Park original District of Columbia, picnic park. 2176 N. Pollard St.; 0.8 acres. Features: 70 tables and benches. open green space, benches, play- 26 10Big Walnut Park ground and path. 62 4 Arlington Hall West Park 1915 N. Harrison St.; 2 acres. Features: 290 S. Taylor St.; 7 acres. Features: play- open space, playground and picnic 16Clarendon Central Park 66 ground, multi-use rectangular field, area. 3140 Wilson Blvd.; 1 acre. Features: War 29 72 15 29 picnic area and grill. memorial dedicated to Arlington citi- 47 30 59 11Bluemont Junction Park zens, hosts seasonal farmers market 39 61 17 3 66 5 Bailey’s Branch Park 744 N. Emerson St.; 15 acres. Features: and occasional concerts. 10 Purple, orange, lime green and This is the first time at Potomac 990 S. Columbus St.; 2 acres. Features: paved walking trail, Bermuda grass 120 53 36 50 one special golden egg are hidden Overlook for Jerry Hsieh and Li playground, benches and open green rectangular field and the retired 17Dark Star Park 14 54 40 space. Bluemont Junction Caboose. 1655 Fort Myer Drive; 0.4 acres. Fea- 66 58 in three separate sections of Shin Chen who watch a nearly 71 16 tures: sculptures by artist Nancy Holt 8 Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2.5 meter non-poisonous 29 57 6 Ballston Pond Park 12Bluemont Park and a fountain. in April for varying age groups Bullsnake slither up to the glass 4747 N. Fairfax Drive; 4 acres. Features: 601 N. Manchester St.; 70 acres. Fea- 237 48 44 6 from 2-11 years old. and around his cage in the a great spot to observe wildlife. tures: biking/running/hiking trails, 18Doctor’s Run Park 9 37 basketball, tennis and volleyball 1301 S. George Mason Drive; 6 acres. 66 69 Energerium. 7 Barcroft Park courts, baseball, softball, soccer, la- Features: picnic tables, charcoal 66 23 50 50 4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive; 65 acres. crosse and football fields, a grills, playground, volleyball court 13 31 Potomac Overlook Regional Park is 68 acres nic tables, horseshoe pit, stream, Features: lighted handball, basketball playground, picnic areas and nature and path. 11 24 in the middle of Arlington, located at 2845 N. Marcey playground and basketball courts. 27 1 Road. The park offers year-round activities as well 19Donaldson Run Park 56 38 as two miles of hiking trails with access to the 67Tuckahoe Park 4020 30th St. N.; 8 acres. Features: for- 2400 N. Sycamore St.; 12 acres. Fea- 26Fort C.F. Smith Park Potomac River, an interactive Energeriuim Center, ested area, trail and stream. tures: playground, baseball/softball 2411 24th St. N.; 19 acres. 46 50 63 110 and an organic urban garden in cooperation with fields, lighted tennis courts, rectangu- Features: tree canopy, open 55 the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Garden- 20Douglas Park lar grass field, nature trails, meadow, the Hendry House, pre- 12 45 ers of Northern Virginia. It also offers summer camps 1718 S. Quincy St.; 5 acres. Features: 4 120 ornamental garden, amphitheater served earthworks of a Civl War 50 64 and special programs for tots and older children as playground, nature trails, stream, pic- well as monthly summer concerts. and picnic tables. nic shelter, volleyball court and stone Fort and more. 244 fireplace. 68Tyrol Hill Park 27Fort Ethan Allen Park 33 1 68 5101 7th Road S.; 2 acres. Features: 3829 N. Stafford St.; 15 acres. Features: 21Drew Park 36 playground, picnic shelter and tables, gazebo, playground, basketball court, 3500 23rd S. Features: basketball court, Gunston 67 tennis, basketball and volleyball charcoal grills, basketball and volley- multi-use field and a dog park. baseball field, playground and Park 18 395 courts; baseball and softball fields; ball court, open drop-in field and “sprayground.” 2700 Lang St. 5 picnic area and playground. nature trails. 28Fort Scott Park S.; 10 acres. 51 2800 S. Fort Scott Drive; 12 acres. Fea- 20 52 22Eads Park Features: picnic 69Utah Park tures: picnic area, playground, 29 2730 S. Eads St.; 4 acres. Features: ga- shelter, play- 25 41 59 Rocky Run Park 3191 S. Utah St.; 4 acres. Features: base- baseball and softball fields, tennis 7 120 22 zebo, charcoal grills, playground and ground, tennis courts, 1109 N. Barton St.; 2 acres. Features: ball/softball field, volleyball court, court wall and a basketball court. multi-use field. multi-use rectangular 21 35 picnic shelter, playgrounds and a dog park with water hook-up and pic- 29Fraser Park field, baseball/softball 28 65 lighted oval field. nic tables. 23Fields Park 1800 28th St. S.; 2 acres. Features: grills, field and basketball court. 2 60 picnic tables and open green space. 825 N. George Mason Drive; 4 acres. 43 60 Rosslyn Highlands Park 70Virginia Highlands Park Features: multi-use field with bleach- 37Hayes Park 1 1529 Wilson Blvd.; 2 acres. Features: 1600 S. Hayes St.; 18 acres. Features: 30Gateway Park ers, path and ornamental garden. 1516 N. Lincoln St.; 3 acres. Features: basketball court and playground. lighted baseball/softball fields, 1300 Lee Highway; 3 acres. Features: or- tennis courts, basketball court, picnic lighted tennis and basketball courts, namental garden, fountain and 24Fillmore Park shelter, playground and 61 Shirlington Park volleyball court, “sprayground,” rect- amphitheater. 33 N. Fillmore St.; 1 acre. Features: play- “sprayground.” 395 2601 S. Arlington Mill Drive; 29 acres. angular drop-in fields and petanque ground, picnic area and baseball and Features: drinking fountain,s stream, courts. softball fields. 31Glebe and Randolph Park 38Henry Clay Park walking path, benches and dog park. N. Glebe Road and N. Randolph Street. 3011 7th St. N.; 1 acre. Features: gazebo, ter. nature paths, playground and grassy 71Westover Park Features: bocce ball courts, benches 25Fort Barnard Park playground and basketball court. multi-use fields. and benches. 62 Slater Park 1001 N. Kennebec St.; 4 acres. Features: and green space. 2101 S. Pollard St.; 5 acres. Features: 44Jennie Dean 1837 N. Culpeper St.; 3 acres. Features: picnic shelter and tables, playground, dog exercise area, playground, dia- 39Henry Wright Park Park 48 Lyon Village Park 53 Nina Park playground, picnic tables, charcoal baseball/softball fields, lighted bas- 32Glebe Road Park mond field with backstop and 4350 4th St. N.; 0.7 acres. Features: ga- 3630 27th St. S.; 22 acres. 1800 N. Highland St.; 2 acres. Features: 800 S. 24th St. Features: sand pit, picnic grills and a path. ketball courts, volleyball courts, 4211 N. Old Glebe Road; 4 acres. Fea- bleachers, basketball court and a zebo, playground and picnic tables. Features: picnic shelter, picnic area, tennis courts, basketball area and wave wall. rectangular grass field, path and or- tures: playground, tennis courts, path. playground, baseball/softball court and “sprayground.” 63Stratford Park namental garden. basketball court, nature trails, drink- 40High View Park fields, tennis courts, basketball court 54 Oakgrove Park 4321 Old Dominion Drive; 5 acres. Fea- ing fountains and picnic tables. 1945 N. Dinwiddie St.; 3 acres. Features: and open field. 49 Madison Manor Park 1606 N. Quincy St. Features: picnic tures: baseball/softball field, picnic 72Windy Run Park picnic area, charcoal grills, play- 6225 12th Road N. Features: restrooms, tables, gazebo, playground, rectangu- tables, lighted tennis courts, rectan- 2420 N. Kenmore St.; 14 acres. Features: 33Glencarlyn Park ground, baseball/softball field, 45Lacey Woods Park drinking fountain, picnic shelter and lar fields and paved walking trail. gular multi-use field and a lighted stream, nature paths and wooded ar- 301 S. Harrison St.; 95.5 acres. Features: lighted basketball courts and an am- 1200 N. George Mason Drive; 14 acres. tables, charcoal grills, stream, play- basketball court. eas. picnic shelters, fishing, nature trails, phitheater. Features: picnic shelter, lighted bas- ground, baseball/softball field, tennis 55Parkhurst Park playground, amphitheater and dog ketball court, charcoal grills, courts and a lighted basketball court. 5820 20th Road N. Features: play area 64Thomas Jefferson Park 73Woodlawn Park park. 41James Hunter Park playground, multi-use field, nature for toddlers, sand area, playground 3501 S. 2nd St. Features: lighted basket- 1325N. Buchanan St.; 1 acre. Features: Potomac Overlook: 1299 N. Herndon St. Features: plaza ter- trails, ornamental garden, wooded 50 Marcey Road Park and gazebo. ball and tennis courts, diamond field, stream, playground, half basketball 34Greenbrier Park race, open lawn, gardens, water areas, open green space and a fire 2722 N. Marcey Road; 3 acres. Features: lighted multi-use rectangular field court, open green space and picnic 2700 N. Greenbrier St.; 18 acres. Fea- A Park for All Seasons feature and community canine area. ring. tennis and basketball courts and ac- 56Penrose Park and fitness trail. tables. tures: basketball and tennis courts, cess to Potomac Overlook Regional 2200 6th St. S.; 2 acres. Features: picnic diamond fields, multi-use synthetic Frightened by the loud noises of children, the Red-shoul- 42James W. Haley Park 46Long Bridge Park Park. tables, charcoal grills, playground 65Towers Park 74Woodstock Park turf field and a track with high jump dered hawk flies to the corner of its cage in the Birds of 2400 S. Meade St.; 5 acres. Features: 475 Long Bridge Drive. Features: three and basketball court. 801 S. Scott St.; 4 acres. Features: play- 2049 N. Woodstock St.; 1 acre. Features: and shot put discus area. charcoal grills, gazebo and nature rectangular synthetic turf fields, 51Mosaic Park Prey House at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. “Look, 57Powhatan Springs Park ground, lighted tennis and basketball water fountains, pinic tables, gazebo, trail. walkways, art features and picnic ar- 544 N. Pollard St. Features: playground, 6020 Wilson Blvd. Features: skatepark, courts, sand volleyball court, commu- playground and basketball court. he’s blinking his eyes,” Adam Berhane, 3, tells his sister 35 Gulf Branch Nature Center eas. small climbing wall and bocce ball drinking fountains, concessions, nity garden, lighted dog park, picnic and Park Hannah, 5. Currently the park is is sponsoring a raptor T- 43Jamestown Park courts. stream, rectangular grass field, orna- tables, charcoal grills and gazebo. 75Zachary Taylor Park 3608 Military Road. Features: exhibits, 3618 N. Dickerson St.; 6 acres. Features: 47 Lubber Run Park mental rain garden and fountain. 2900 Military Road; 44 acres. Features: shirt campaign. All funds raised from selling raptor T- classroom, discovery room, pollinator diamond field, rectangular grass 200 N. Columbus St. Features: basketball 52Nelly Custis Park 66Troy Park nature trails, stream and baseball/ shirts will be used to purchase food for the four perma- garden, restored log cabin and obser- field, tennis courts and a basketball and volleyball courts, picnic shelter, 701 24th St. S.; 0.8 acres. Features: play- 58 Quincy Park 2629 S. Troy St.; 2 acres. Features: pic- softball fields. nently injured raptors kept on site. vation bee hive. court. Great for sledding in the win- charcoal grills, gazebo, amphitheater, ground, landscaped open green space 1021 N. Quincy St.; 4 acres. 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Officers Tania Velez (left), Charlie Neal (middle), and Barry Foust (right) The Park Police helicopter was one of the most popular attractions at the show off motorcycle skills at the 2016 Block Party. 2016 Block Party.

exchange constructive criticism. Expo, First Timers Pep Rally, Runners Arlington National Cemetery. August 2017 TUESDAY/AUG. 29 Meets every third Monday except bRUNch, and more, lead up to the Thousands of visitors gather to honor Fall Vegetable Gardening. 7-8:30 holidays. Call 703-228-6545. main event – The 40th Annual fallen and living veterans. Visit FRIDAY/AUG. 25 p.m. at Fairlington Community Marine Corps Marathon – on Sunday www.arlingtoncemetery.mil. at 7:55 a.m. and the MCM Finish Mary Poppins. 6-11 p.m. at Gateway Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Learn Festival. Visit Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Part of the inexpensive techniques to extend the October 2017 www.marinemarathon.com. SATURDAY/NOV. 12 Rosslyn Cinema + Pub in the Park harvest and even enjoy some of the Toast to Hope. movie series, featuring a movie and crops in the dead of winter. Visit MONDAY/OCT. 2 6:30-9:30 p.m. at food from one of the food trucks on mgnv.org or call 703-228-6414. ARTrageous Silent Auction. 10 UUCA Gallery, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Free Singing Lessons. SATURDAY/OCT. 23 site. Visit www.rosslynva.org/go/ 7-8:15 p.m. at a.m.-6 p.m. at the Gallery Toast to Hope is SCAN’s signature Pumpkin Carving Party. gateway-park. Gunston Middle School, Room 145, Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. 1-3 p.m. at fall giving event and offers wine and 2700 S. Lang St. Lessons provided by Annual Arlington Artists Alliance Potomac Overlook Regional Park, beer tastings, food samplings, plus a “The Arlingtones,” a Close Harmony silent art auction. Visit 2845 Marcey Road. Tickets are $10. Silent/Live Auction. Tickets prices yet SATURDAY/AUG. 26 Chorus teach a barbershop quartet www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/. Visit www.novaparks.com. to be announced. Visit Arlington Police Block Party. 9 style. Every Tuesday evening through www.scanva.org. Oct. 17. Email Tom a.m.-4 p.m. at Kenmore Middle WEDNESDAY-MONDAY/OCT. 25-30 School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road. [email protected], or TUESDAY/OCT. 10 Washington West Film Festival. The event includes various family [email protected], or call 239-940- Meet the Author. 7 p.m. at One More December 2016 Screening events in Reston, Arlington friendly activities such as the ACPD 5876. Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland and other local areas. Schedule to be Kids Zone, K9 Demonstrations, food St., #101. NPR books commentator SATURDAY/DEC. 3 released Sept. 25 and tickets will go and beverages. Visit Nancy Pearl will discuss her debut Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Registration THURSDAY/AUG. 31 on sale to the public on Sept. 28. www.facebook.com/ novel “George & Lizze.” Visit begins at 6:45 a.m., events begin at 8 Conversation with a Cop Visit wwfilmfest.com/. ArlingtonCountyPolice/. . 6-7 p.m. www.onemorepagebooks.com/. a.m. race starts at 8:50 a.m. at at Don Tito, 3165 Wilson Blvd. An Pentagon Row, 1101 S. Joyce St. This opportunity for those who frequent SATURDAY/OCT. 29 run/walk features a “Jingle in Your SUNDAY/AUG. 27 the Clarendon area to get to know Jammies” and a “Children’s Fun Run” the officers regularly assigned to the Dia de Muertos / Day of the Dead. Self Defense Series. 3-5 p.m. at at FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 14-16 as well as races for adults. weekend Clarendon area. Visit Pentagon MMA, 1041 South US FreedomWalk Festival. 3-6 p.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Long Branch Registration is $15-40. Visit police.arlingtonva.us/. Edgewood St. Learn self-defense on Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.on Saturday, Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park, www.arthritis.org. techniques and strategies taken from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1900 N. Fort Myer 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Make martial arts, such as Muay Thai, Drive. The FreedomWalk Festival is a Calaveras, the decorative sugar skull Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, and September 2017 three-day long social walking masks, enjoy holiday snacks, and see SATURDAY/DEC. 10 some night animals up close. Then, Filipino Martial Art. Register for all challenge meant to bring together Great Chocolate Race. 7:30 a.m. at go on a night hike through the four sessions, or for individual SUNDAY/SEPT. 3 people of different backgrounds. N. Kent Street and Wilson Boulevard. candlelit forest. Tickets are $5. Visit sessions. Visit Blessing of the Backpacks. 10 a.m. Different trails are offered each day Take a 5-mile trip around the capital, parks.arlingtonva.us. www.pentagonmma.com. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 2609 at a variety of distances from 3-27 Arlington National Cemetery, and Annual Halloween Party. 5:30-8:30 Speed The Magician. 6 p.m. at N. Glebe Road. Students can bring in miles starting at the Holiday Inn. other monuments. Registration is $5. p.m. at Potomac Overlook Regional Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N. their empty backpack to the 10 a.m. Costs vary. Visit Visit www.crucibleracing.com/ Park, 2845 Marcey Road. Snacks, Columbus St. A “High Energy service. Email www.usfreedomwalk.org. chocolatearlington. games, arts and crafts, storytelling, Magician and Illusionist” known for [email protected]. his hyperactive, fast-paced, guided hikes through the woods, and performance style. Call 703-228- SATURDAY/OCT. 15 the Haunted Nature Center makes up the yearly party. Cost is $15 per March 2018 4712. SATURDAY/SEPT. 9 Fall Heritage Festival. 1-5 p.m. at participant for the party, $20 per Bat Fest. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch 2017 Rosslyn Jazz Fest. 1-7 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. participant includes the Haunted SECOND TUESDAY IN MARCH Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. A Military Road. Step back into history Nature Center experience. Children 3 Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade. Leslie Sturges, director of the Save variety of jazz bands, presented by and try your hand at some old-time and under are free. Visit Annual parade to celebrate Fat Lucy Campaign established to protect the Rosslyn Business Improvement games and crafts, make a corn husk www.novaparks.com. Tuesday. Visit www.clarendon.com/ and conserve bats in this region. Ages District (BID) and Arlington Arts. doll, try on a coon-skin cap, or work mardi-gras. 4 and up. Call 703-228-3403 or visit Free. Visit www.rosslynva.org/ the cider press. Write with a quill pen parks.arlingtonva.us/events/bat-fest- jazzfest. or churn butter and enjoy old-time arlington/. music. Tickets are $5. Visit November 2016 parks.arlingtonva.us. April 2018 SATURDAY/SEPT. 16 NOV. 4-DEC. 18 MONDAY/AUG. 28 BBQ, Boots and Bingo. 11 a.m.-3 Exhibit: “Dia de los Muertos.” APRIL-JUNE Artists Benefit. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at p.m. at The Columbus Club of SATURDAY/ OCT. 22 Gallery hours at Arlington Arts Relay for Life. Raise funds for cancer Signature Theatre, Shirlington Arlington, 5115 Little Falls Road. VolunteerFest. A region-wide day of Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Artists research by attending all-night-long Village, 4200 Campbell Ave., Food, entertainment, games, moon community service helps nonprofits living in the Mid-Atlantic states events sponsored by the American Arlington. “Summer Hummer,” a bounces, a fire truck, face painting accomplish tasks they would not submit work that responds to the Cancer Society. Visit fundraiser for “Taking Care of Our and bingo. Call 703-558-0035. have time or resources to do on their concepts, themes, and imagery of this www.relayforlife.org for specific Own,” a program of theatre own. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org/ beloved holiday. Free. Visit details. Washington that provides emergency individuals/volunteerfest.php. www.arlingtonartscenter.org. assistance to Washington-area MONDAY/SEPT. 18 theatre professionals. Call 571-527- Poetry Mixer. 7-8 p.m. at Shirlington SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 22-23 1833 or email Branch Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 23-25 FRIDAY/NOV. 11 Arlington Festival of the Arts. 10 [email protected]. Informal group of local poetry writers Marine Corps Marathon Weekend. Arlington National Cemetery a.m.-5 p.m. at 3003 Washington write and read original poetry, and Events like the Health & Fitness Veterans Day Ceremony. Blvd. Artists from all over the country will showcase paintings, jewelry, 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide

Demographics by Zip Code From U.S. Census data Households with individuals under 18 years: 1,554 Zip code: 22201 (13.8%) Population: 34,427 Households with individuals 65 years and over: Race: White-27,095 (78.7%), Black/African American- 1,937 (17.2%) 1,448 (4.2%), American Indian and Alaska Native-89 (0.3%), Median household income: 100,874 Asian-3,574 (10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-3,654 Mean family income: 166,006 (10.6%) Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Total housing units: 19,597 guage other than English at home: 26.8% Owner-occupied housing units: 6,407 (32.7%) Households with individuals under 18 years: Zip code: 22204 2,213 (13.1%) Population: 47,233 Households with individuals 65 years and over: Race: White-24,650 (52.2%), Black/African American- 1,324 (7.8%) 7,920 (16.8%), American Indian and Alaska Native-322 Median household income: 117,332 (0.7%), Asian-5,407 (11.4%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)- Mean family income: 206,905 14,433 (30.6%) Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Total housing units: 21,637 guage other than English at home: 22.6% Owner-occupied housing units: 8,205 (41.5%) Households with individuals under 18 years: 5,272 Zip code: 22202 (26.7%) Population: 22,543 Households with individuals 65 years and over: Race: White-16,872 (74.8%), Black/African American- 2,794 (14.1%) 1,777 (7.9%), American Indian and Alaska Native-83 (0.4%), Median household income: 75,135 Asian-2,698 (12%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-1,823 Mean family income: 99,944 (8.1%) Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Total housing units: 14,505 guage other than English at home: 49.4% Owner-occupied housing units: 3,005 (22.9%) Households with individuals under 18 years: Zip code: 22205 1,137 (8.7%) Population: 18,875 Households with individuals 65 years and over: Race: White-15,416 (81.7%), Black/African American-484 1,774 (13.5%) (2.6%), American Indian and Alaska Native-2 (0.0%), Asian- File photo by Shirley Ruhe Median household income: 109,006 1,452 (7.7%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-1,684 (8.9%) Mean family income: 170,684 Total housing units: 6,922 Senior Olympics Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- Owner-occupied housing units: 5,074 (%) Karen Alderman performs a front dive as one of the five guage other than English at home: 24.4% Households with individuals under 18 years: 2,554 required dives of her choice at the 2016 Senior Olympics (36.9%) Zip code: 22203 Households with individuals 65 years and over: on the one-meter springboard at Yorktown Aquatic Cen- Population: 21,850 1,239 (17.9%) ter. Race: White-15,552 (71.2%), Black/African American- Median household income: 149,703 1,321 (6%), American Indian and Alaska Native-256 (1.2%), Mean family income: 196,055 Asian-2,247 (10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-3,839 Population 5 years and over who speaks a lan- pottery, glass, and more. Free. Visit prices vary. Visit www.artfestival.com. (17.6%) guage other than English at home: 19.1% www.ballstonbid.com. Total housing units: 11,272 Owner-occupied housing units: 3,859 (34.3%) See Demographics, Page 10 APRIL 23-30 June 2018 Historic Garden Week. This eight- day statewide event provides visitors MONDAYS, JUNE-AUGUST with a unique opportunity to see elaborate gardens with more than Crystal Screen. 1851 S. Bell St. Each 2,000 flower arrangements created year a different theme is chosen for by the Garden Club of Virginia this outdoor film festival beginning at Members. Visit sunset each Monday. Visit www.va.gardenweek.org. www.crystalcity.org.

LATE APRIL SUNDAY/JUNE 25 Annual Move Me Festival. Each Pops for Pets. 6 p.m. at Lubber Run year, local dance company Bowen Amphitheatre, 200 N. Columbus St. McCauley Dance hosts a family- The Arlington Philharmonic will friendly celebration of arts and collaborate with the Animal Welfare culture featuring live performances League of Arlington (AWLA) to and interactive demonstrations. present the fourth annual Pops for Activities in arts and crafts, theatre Pets, an informal outdoor benefit games, singing, storytelling, world concert. Free. Visit dance, yoga, Pilates, and more are www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org. perfect for the whole family. Free. Visit www.bmdc.org. August 2018 May 2018 WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 15-19 Arlington County Fair. Times vary at SATURDAY/MAY 21 Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Taste of Arlington. 12-6 p.m. at 3501 Second St. South. Summer Downtown Ballston. This annual family event complete with carnival event turns the Ballston area into a rides, musical entertainment, food street festival featuring Arlington’s and more. Admission is free. restaurants and live music. Ticket Visitwww.arlingtoncountyfair.us.

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School Board Identification from any general registrar’s On the Ballot in Arlington M. D. “Mike” Webb (I) office in the Commonwealth. Voters apply- 2017 Elections Nov. 7 General and Special Elections - on Monique C. O’Grady (I) ing for the Virginia Voter Photo ID complete All polls are open 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. on the ballot are: Alison Priscilla Dough (I) the Virginia Voter Photo Identification Card Election Day. Note on School Board candidates: Virginia Application, have their picture taken, and Where Do I Vote?: Governor law requires all candidates for School Board sign the digital signature pad. Once the ap- vote.elections.virginia.gov/ Ralph S. Northam (D) to qualify for the ballot as independent can- plication is processed, the card will be VoterInformation Edward W. “Ed” Gillespie (R) didates, although they may be supported or mailed directly to the voter. Photo Voter ID Requirements: Clifford D. Hyra (L) endorsed by a political party. A voter who does not bring an acceptable vote.arlingtonva.us/elections/id-require- photo ID to the polls will be offered a pro- ments/ Lieutenant Governor visional ballot. See vote.arlingtonva.us/ Justin E. Fairfax (D) Virginia Voter ID Jill H. Vogel (R) Virginia has voter identification require- Provisional Ballot Process Contact Information ments, plan to bring photo identification for Voters Who Arrive Arlington Voter Registration and Elections Attorney General with you to vote, whether that is absentee Without Identification 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 320 Mark R. Herring (D)* or on Election Day. If you arrive at your polling place on Elec- Arlington, VA 22201 John D. Adams (R) Among accepted ID: valid Virginia tion Day without an acceptable form of Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays Driver’s License or Identification Card; valid photo identification, don’t panic or give up. Phone: 703-228-3456 House of Delegates, 45th District Virginia DMV issued Veteran’s ID card; valid You will be given the opportunity to vote a TTY: 703-228-4611 Mark H. Levine (D)* U.S. Passport; other government-issued provisional ballot. After completing the pro- FAX (main): 703-228-3659 photo identification cards issued by the U.S. visional ballot, the individual voting will be Fax (absentee applications): 703-228- House of Delegates, 47th District Government, the Commonwealth of Vir- given written instructions from the election 3705 Patrick A. Hope (D)* ginia, or a political subdivision of the Com- officials on how to submit a copy of his/her monwealth; valid college or university stu- identification so that his/her vote can be House of Delegates, 48th District dent photo identification card from an in- counted. sional ballot cannot be counted. R. C. “Rip” Sullivan, Jr. (D)* stitution of higher education located in Vir- A voter will have until noon on the Fri- Also by noon on Friday following the elec- ginia; valid student ID issued by a public day following the election to deliver a copy tion, the voter may appear in-person in the House of Delegates, 49th District school or private school in Virginia display- of the identification to the local electoral office of the general registrar, in the local- Alfonso H. Lopez (D)* ing a photo; employee identification card board or to appear in person to apply for a ity in which the provisional ballot was cast, Adam Roosevelt (R) containing a photograph of the voter and Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. Voters may and apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. issued by an employer of the voter in the submit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in- At the completion of the application pro- County Board ordinary course of the employer’s business. person submission, or through USPS or cess, the voter may request a Temporary Erik Gutshall (D) Any registered voter who does not have commercial delivery service. Note that the Identification Document. This document Audrey R. Clement (I) one of the required forms of identification copy of the ID must be delivered to the elec- may be provided to the electoral board to Charles A. McCullough II (I) can apply for a free Virginia Voter Photo toral board by noon on Friday, or the provi- suffice the identification requirement.

Demographics by Zip Code

Law Enforcement From Page 9 Source: American Community Survey 2014 Zip code: 22206 Population: 19,051 Zip code: 22209 The difference between Arlington’s Police Race: White-13,346 (70.1%), Black/African Population: 11,551 American-2,459 (12.9%), American Indian and Race: White-8,247 (71.4%), Black/African Department and Sheriff’s Office. Alaska Native-61 (0.3%), Asian-1,294 (6.8%), His- American-646 (5.6%), American Indian and Alaska panic or Latino (of any race)-2,700 Native-17 (0.1%), Asian-2,183 (18.9%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-1,393 (12.1%) By Vernon Miles Total housing units: 11,166 civil processes, like serving eviction no- Owner-occupied housing units: 4,586 Total housing units: 8,075 The Connection tices or protective orders. (45.8%) Owner-occupied housing units: 1,981 In recent years, Black says the mission Households with individuals under 18 (24.5%) Households with individuals under 18 Some counties have Sheriff’s Offices. of the Sheriff’s Office has undergone years: 1,730 (17.3%) Households with individuals 65 years years: 495 (7.7%) Some cities have Police Departments. Ar- some changes. and over: 927 (9.2%) Households with individuals 65 years lington has both, and for newcomers to Black said there’s a common miscon- Median household income: 95,023 and over: 586 (9.1%) Arlington, the differences between the ception that after someone is convicted, Mean family income: 125,954 Median household income: 94,742 Mean family income: 150,798 two can be confusing. While both have they are locked up and the key gets Population 5 years and over who speaks a language other than English at home: Population 5 years and over who speaks the ability to enforce laws, and Sheriff’s thrown away. Black calls this the 22.9% a language other than English at home: Deputies can act as secondary law en- “Mayberry Syndrome.” But he says those 33.6% forcement, the two branches of days are over, and studies into high re- Zip code: 22207 Population: 33,553 Zip code: 22213 Arlington’s law enforcement have dis- cidivism rates have forced Sheriff’s Of- Race: White-27,831 (82.9%), Black/African Population: 3,470 tinct roles. fices to recognize their responsibility to American-1,029 (3.1%), American Indian and Race: White-2,915 (84%), Black/African The Arlington Police Department car- enact programs to help reform inmates. Alaska Native-230 (0.7%), Asian-1,877 (5.6%), American-19 (0.5%), Asian-359 (10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-146 (4.2%) ries out the criminal processes of In Arlington, Black says this has mani- Hispanic or Latino (of any race)-3,125 (9.3%) Total housing units: 11,997 Total housing units: 1,376 Arlington’s law enforcement. Arlington fested into programs like a kitchen school Owner-occupied housing units: 9,160 Owner-occupied housing units: 1,022 Police run patrols, investigates crimes, where inmates can finish their sentence (76.4%) (74.3%) and make arrests. Once the accused is with a certificate that will allow them to Households with individuals under 18 Households with individuals under 18 years: 444 (32.3%) taken to the jail, then it becomes a job work in restaurants. years: 4,047 (35.8%) Households with individuals 65 years Households with individuals 65 years for the Sheriff’s Office. Another difference between the two or- and over: 2,637 (23.1%) and over: 207 (15.1%) According to Major Bruce Black from ganizations is that the Chief of Police is Median household income: 167,594 Median household income: 151,477 the Arlington Sheriff’s Office, the role of appointed by the County Board while the Mean family income: 255,264 Mean family income: 217,299 Population 5 years and over who speaks Arlington’s Sheriff’s Office is to oversee Sheriff is an elected, constitutional of- Population 5 years and over who speaks a language other than English at home: a language other than English at home: the jail and courthouse and to enforce fice. 15.3% 23%

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School Board considers signatures shy of its 1,000 goal. What’s in a Name? “Washington-Lee has been part of the lives of Arlington school children since the renaming Arlington schools. 1920s and has been one of the top high By Vernon Miles attendance. schools in the country throughout its exist- The Connection “No decisions have been made or will be ton, the name was antiquated and morally ence,” reads the petition. “To change the made without extensive community input repugnant. name of the school now is not reflective of o policy has officially been es- and discussion,” said Kanninen. “This pro- “It is hypocritical and shameful moral W-L spirit nor W-L pride. Our pride is in tablished yet, no final deci- cess will take time, but we are getting equivalence of those who fought for slavery our school. And our school’s name was, Nsions have been made, but the started.” and those who fought for independence,” currently is, and we hope will remain, Wash- writing is on the wall for The feedback on the proposal started five said Bealer. ington-Lee.” Washington-Lee High School. One week minutes after it was announced with clear Nick Roy, the father of three graduates At the School Board meeting, the discus- ago, a series of violent clashes in sides already established. from Arlington Public Schools, compared sion was book-ended with those support- Charlottesville over a statue of Robert E. Lee The majority of Lee and other ing the current name. John Peck, an alumni, ended with an alleged white supremacist the speakers sup- symbols of the said the 92-year-history of the school can- driving his car into a protest and killing 32- ported renaming “No decisions have been confederacy to not be separated from the name, pointing year-old Heather Heyer. Across the south, Washington-Lee. the swastika. especially to a 1966 basketball champion- localities have been reexamining the role “The time has made or will be made without Roy, whose father ship with an integrated team. of the confederacy in local icons and names. come to remove is from India, Mila Albertson, a graduate of the glass of At a School Board meeting on Aug. 17, the name,” said extensive community input said the symbol is 1966 and president of the alumni associa- School Board chair Barbara Kanninen an- Ryan Sims. “Lee a 5,000-year-old tion, opposed the renaming. nounced that the board will be developing was an avowed and discussion. This process emblem of love “The name Washington-Lee is exalted a naming guidelines system to reevaluate white suprema- will take time, but we are and peace, but because of its graduates, not the men it’s the names of all current and future schools. cist who took up that as much as named after,” said Albertson. “I’m being While Washington-Lee High School was not arms against the getting started.” he might like it, polite to those calling for renaming Wash- named specifically, it was clear speakers on United States to — School Board Chair Barbara Kanninen he can’t use it in ington-Lee when I say it is irrational. Do both sides of the issue where the policy was preserve the in- his home because we change the name for Stratford because targeted. stitution of sla- of its horrible as- it was named after Lee’s birthplace? Do we “All of us are extremely concerned and very. Veneration of confederate icons sociations in the west. ban the Virginia state flag because it re- saddened by the violence that took place throughout the south ensured every citizen “Whatever we may attribute to Lee the minds us the commonwealth protected last weekend in Charlottesville,” said understood that racist state and local insti- man,” said Roy, “Lee the symbol has become slave owners? Do we rename Virginia and Kanninen. “This has been a tragedy for our tutions remained committed to denying the associated with that same thing.” all confederate states? Do we rename Rich- community, our state, and our nation.” basic rights of African Americans, often vio- But support for renaming the school was mond because it was the capital of the re- Kanninen said the time had come to talk lently so. Lee remains a potent symbol of not universal. At the time of writing, a peti- bellion? President [Abraham] Lincoln called about the names of the schools and the hate.” tion on getpetition.com to preserve the for reconciliation … Can we not follow his messages they conveyed to the students in For Mark Bealer from Indivisible Arling- name Washington-Lee High School is 24 magnanimous lead?” High Holiday Services

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Arlington 55+ Centers

The Office of Senior Adult Programs guide. Each center offers programs in physical [email protected] ❖ LEE SENIOR CENTER, 5722 Lee Hwy. (at (OSAP), a unit of Arlington County’s fitness, education, social, wellness and recre- N. Lexington St.), 703-228-0555. Open Department of Parks and Recreation, ation. Taxicab transportation to and from 55+ ❖ AURORA HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 735 S. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. e- coordinates programs and activities at five senior centers is available through SCAT (Senior 18th St. (near Pentagon City), 703-228-5722. mail: [email protected] 55+ senior centers and operates the 55+ Center Adult Transportation) at a cost of $5 Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 ❖ Travel program. An annual registration with round trip. For more information, call OSAP at p.m. e-mail:[email protected] WALTER REED SENIOR CENTER, 2909 S. 16th St. (between Col.Pike & Glebe, off S. OSAP for $20, entitles seniors, age 55 and 703-228-4750. ❖ over, access to all 55+ centers and commu- LANGSTON-BROWN SENIOR CENTER, 2121 Walter Reed Dr.), 703-228-0955. Open nity centers with senior programming, plus ❖ ARLINGTON MILL, 909 S. Dinwiddie St. (off N. Culpeper St. (off Lee Hwy.), 703-228-6300. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. e- Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. e- mail: [email protected] local and regional travel opportunities and a Columbia Pike), 703-228-7369. Open Monday mail: [email protected] subscription to the bi-monthly 55+ program through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. e-mail:

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