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2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Fire Station 10 Finds Its Temporary Home After a summer of study, County Board stands by Wilson site selection. By Vernon Miles The Connection
he Arlington County Board launched into its 2016- T2017 year with one of the most contentious issues in the county: the selection of a location for Fire Station 10. While the perma- nent fire station is under construction as part of the West Rosslyn Area Plan, a temporary fire station will have to
be located on a nearby parcel. At the fire station location at the Wilson School Photo contributed Sept. 24 County Board meeting, the site. County staff was asked to review Photograph and board voted unanimously to place the whether the public might be better served layout of the ap- temporary Fire Station 10 on the rec- with a location at Rhodeside Green Park or proved Wilson site reation field for a on a parcel of land near the Holiday Inn. nearby school. However, in an attempt to quell one con- “This is a As part of the troversy, the County Board ignited another building rights one. Sophie’s granted for two The temporary fire station at Rhodeside said County Board Member Christian cost of utility relocation. While Rhodeside high-rise buildings Green Park would envelop the entire plot Dorsey. “This is something we’d rather not Green Park was the cheapest option for the Choice for at 1500 Wilson Bou- of land, a process that would include re- do. The nature of this decision is qualita- county at $400,000, the Lee Highway site this board.” levard, currently the moving the 36 trees on the site. According tive. How are we going to deal with the was the most expensive option at $1.5 mil- home of Fire Station to the staff report, the Rhodeside Green Park impact on students, both with their instruc- lion. — County Board 10, developer site would also require relocating water and tional program and their recreational pro- In a letter to the County Board, Caroline Member Penzance agreed to sewer lines as well as putting a fire station gram, but also their safety and security? Haynes, chair of the Park and Recreation Christian Dorsey build a new fire sta- within 30 feet of existing residential prop- How are we going to deal with the impact Commission, urged the selection of the Lee tion. However, while erties. of, not a temporary, but a decades-long loss Highway site rather than remove park space the building is under The potential construction on Rhodeside of tree canopy that can have cascading en- either at Rhodeside Green Park or at the construction, Penzance also agreed to Green Park sparked public outrage. The vironmental effects? As I look at it, the judg- Wilson School site. construct a temporary fire station majority of the speakers at the County ment I’m coming around to is that for all of “We support the use of the Holiday Inn nearby. The Wilson School is sched- Board meeting expressed disapproval of the the impacts that would accrue for people site and believe that the investment in uled to open as development begins idea and some carried banners in protest. who attend H.B. Woodlawn and Stratford, readying the site for this use should be more at 1500 Wilson Boulevard and will A petiton at Change.org to “Save Rhodeside many of those can be reduced.” appropriately characterized as gaining a contain the relocated H-B Woodlawn Green Park” gained more than 800 support- Staff also reviewed the possibility of a site future community asset,” said Haynes. “The and Stratford schools. The temporary ers. on Lee Highway near the Holiday Inn. The regrading and moving of utilities there fire station will be located on the The Fort Meyer Heights North Plan iden- staff report found that the site was too small could be a precursor to intentionally devel- school’s recreation field, prompting tifies Rhodeside as the sole existing green to accommodate the necessary temporary oping the space as a small park after the outcry from parents and administra- space in the neighborhood. John Edelman, fire station buildings. Development at the temporary fire station is removed.” tors at previous County Board meet- a nearby resident, said that for decades the site would also require extensive, and costly, However, County Board member Katie ings. nearby citizens have worked to help trans- regrading and utility relocation. According Cristol described the site as a “fundamen- On July 16, the County Board di- form Rhodeside from an empty field into to the staff report, developer Penzance will tally unsuitable site” and other members of rected County Manager James an urban park. pay for most of the costs of the temporary the County Board expressed agreement. Schwartz to reconsider the temporary “This is a Sophie’s Choice for this board,” fire station, Arlington County would pay the See Fire Station 10, Page 12 Board Preserves 68 Units of Affordable Housing he Arlington County Board Sarah Pizzo from Arlington’s Community The units at Westover are currently con- median income requirement for low in- T solved two problems with one Planning, Housing and Development said sidered market-rate affordable, meaning the come housing. $10 million loan. At its Sept. 24 the loan will allow the APAH to purchase units are affordable to low-income residents “I urge you to keep the American meeting, Arlington County Board unani- eight buildings in the Westover neighbor- through market pricing. After their purchase Dream alive in Arlington,” said Jessica mously approved the loan to allow the hood with 68 units, to be remodeled and by APAH in by January 2017, the proper- Chilin, and Arlington resident. “This can- Arlington Partnership for Affordable converted to affordable housing upon turn- ties will be remodeled and preserved as af- not be done if you do not financially Housing (APAH) to save historic over. fordable housing for a minimum of 60 years. commit to the promise of an Arlington Westover residences from redevelopment “We’re hoping this is a turning point for Current residents of the buildings will be that is equitable, accessible, and afford- as luxury apartments and will add 68 the neighborhood,” said Sue Campbell, a given temporary housing as the properties able to all.” units of new affordable housing to the Westover resident. “This is a win for are remodelled but will not be evicted if county. Westover.” they exceed the less than 60 percent area — Vernon Miles www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 ❖ 3 News Thriving on ‘Boots, Bingo, and Barbecue’ rlington Thrive’s first “Boots, Bingo, and Barbecue” took place A on Saturday, Sept. 24, and fami- lies enjoyed the event, playing Bingo, eating barbecue, and dancing. Na- tional Honor Society members from Wakefield, Washington and Lee, and Yorktown high schools helped out at the event. — Eden Brown
Photos by Eden Brown The Connection From left: Lydia Digrazia, from One Brick, Sebastian Parasiliti, from Arlington County Department of Parks Lauren Masoudi and Kai were enjoying the Arlington and Recreation, and Beatriz Iscue, from the Arlington Thrive fundraiser. Her friend brought her because her Mill Center, helped paint faces. employer, Eagle Bank, helped sponsor the event.
From left: David Griffin, Hanna Eun, and Julie Feat call out the Bingo numbers. Prizes ranged from a $25 Starbucks card to a bag of Trader Joe’s groceries. Jazzercize was a popular event at the “Boots, Bingo, and Barbecue.” Help Identify Grand Larceny Suspects Caught on Camera
he Arlington County Police T Department’s Auto Theft Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects involved in the theft of tires and rims from three ve- hicles during September. At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 8, units were dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Joyce Street for the report of a vehicle being left on concrete blocks with all four tires and rims removed. At approximately 7:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Army Navy Drive for the report of a second vehicle located on concrete blocks Suspects in theft of tires and rims from three vehicles during September. with all four tires and rims removed. The suspects were captured on surveillance cam- skinned male with a beard and skull cap. parking garage, repositioned the security tive S. Whalin of the Arlington County Po- era pulling up in what appears to be a light- At approximately 3 a.m. on Sept. 20, units camera and broke the passenger window lice Department’s Auto Theft Unit at 703- colored four-door sedan. The first suspect were dispatched to the 900 block of S. 15th to make entry into the vehicle. 228-4159 or at [email protected]. To is described as a male wearing a hooded Street for the report of a vehicle being left Anyone with information on the identity report information anonymously, contact jacket, pants and gloves. The second sus- on plastic crates with all four tires and rims of these individuals or details surrounding the Arlington County Crime Solvers at pect is described as a medium to dark removed. Unknown suspect(s) entered the these incidents is asked to contact Detec- 866.411.TIPS (8477). 4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News NEW FALLS CHURCH LOCATION CALL NOW FOR APPOINTMENTS
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By Eden Brown a huge community event and ev- The Connection eryone comes out to have fun and benefit local safety net organiza- hat’s more fun than tions like Doorways for Women W running the Turkey and Families.” Trot on Thanksgiving Bridges to Independence and Day? Going to the kick-off party Doorways were the first to receive for the Turkey Trot at the Crystal funds from the Trot back in 2006: City Sports Pub on Oct. 19, accord- A-SPAN and AFAC came in 2008. ing to Turkey Trot Director Mark Linden Resources has also been a Riley. Riley, who was at the Arling- beneficiary in the past. This is the ton Thrive “Boots, Bingo, and Bar- first year Arlington Thrive is on the becue” fundraiser on Saturday, list of beneficiaries for the event, showed off his Turkey Trot tee shirt which makes sense, explained and talked about the Trot. This is Riley, because they are an integral the 11th year of the Turkey Trot. part of the other four organiza- It started in 2006 when the new tions’ efforts. The kick-off party pastor at Christ Church of Arling- for the Trot used to be at the ton, Brian Webster, wanted to see church, but Riley and others like what he could do as a newly ar- the fact that it now includes happy rived pastor, to reach out to the hour food, beer, raffles, and DJ community. Reggie. John Vihstadt, Arlington There were 275 runners and County Board member, and Brian walkers that first year: it was pour- Webster, Trot Founder and pastor ing rain. Last year there were over of Christ Church, will make short 5,000 runners and walkers. Riley remarks. was the board representative from Clients of the organizations who Doorways that first year, and he benefit will also speak, briefly. The noted with pride how the race has race is still looking for sponsors grown in size and reputation. and local organizations are wel- Riley said the Ashton Heights come to join in the fun. For more and Lyon Park neighborhoods information, see www.arlington “sort of “own” the Turkey Trot. “It’s turkeytrot.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 ❖ 5 People ArlingtonThe Connection Committed to Community Engagement www.ConnectionNewspapers.com @ArlConnection eadership Center for Ex- An independent, locally owned weekly cellence welcomed its newspaper delivered newest class of the to homes and businesses. L Published by Young Professionals Pro- gram as it gathered for the first Local Media Connection LLC time at a day-long retreat on Sept. 1606 King Street 14. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC hosted the launch session for this Free digital edition delivered to four-month program that focuses your email box. Go to on civic and philanthropic aware- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe ness to promote community en- Photo Contributed gagement throughout the D.C. NEWS DEPARTMENT: metro region. [email protected] Thirty-one participants were se- lected to engage in the 10th ses- Steven Mauren Editor sion of this experiential program 703-778-9415 for leaders in the region. Through [email protected] its three leadership programs, Leadership Center for Excellence Leadership Center for Excellence welcomes 31 young professionals to its membership. Vernon Miles has graduated 1,400 leaders rep- Reporter Costello, Virginia Hospital Center; ernment; Chelsea Kirkland, Arling- Spaeth, AFAC; Lauren Spear, 757-472-3435 resenting over 600 organizations Lawson Craighill, Bridges to Inde- ton Public Library; Shania Lin, CSRA, Inc.; Katie Styles, [email protected] across the region. pendence; Kelsey Crittenden, Buck World Wildlife Fund; Mary Little, Marymount University; Katie The Young Professional Program & Associates; David Dunston, The Enterprise Knowledge, LLC; Jamie Sullivan, Penn State University; ADVERTISING: Fall Class of 2016 includes: Vinyl Institute; Jeffrey Ekoma, Maldonado, Accenture; Kyle Juan Tababary, ACFCU; Hilda Danielle Altenburg, Animal Wel- For advertising information American Association of Colleges McCandless, APAH; Christa Tajalli, CSRA, Inc.; Serge Tare, [email protected] fare League of Arlington; Isabel of Pharmacy; Veronica Floyd, McMahon, Marymount University; Accenture Federal Services; Aaron 703-778-9431 Andrews, Capital Impact Partners; Doorways for Women and Fami- Keleigh Neyhart, A-SPAN; Darrel Wajsgras, The Boeing Company; Tony Barr, Arlington County Fire lies; Gresh Harkless, Blue 16 Me- Philpott, Arlington County Com- and Cicely Whitfield, Bonder & Debbie Funk Display Advertising/National Sales Department; Eliana Briceno, dia; Evan Isaacs, The Clearing Inc.; missioner of Revenue; Scott Amanda Johnson Community De- Council on Foundations; Patty 703-778-9444 Jane Kim, Arlington County Gov- Reamy, Dominion Resources; Zack velopment Corporation. [email protected]
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Photo Contributed Bill Buck, chairman of Buck & Associates, a full-service, Steven Mauren family-owned real estate brokerage, presents a check to Art/Design: Linda Chandler, CEO of Linden Resources and some of its Laurence Foong, John Heinly clients. Linden Resources provides employment and Production Manager: Geovani Flores development opportunities to people with developmental and physical disabilities and wounded veterans. Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann “Flourishing After 55” [email protected] @TheismannMedia Serving Others “Flourishing After 55” from Arlington lunch; Waterford Fair, Fredericksburg, Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Oct. Friday, Oct. 7, $29. Call Arlington First-year students at Marymount University as- 2-8. County 55+ Travel, 703-228-4748. Reg- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 sembled 2,000 care packages for teenagers Senior centers: Lee, 5722 Lee istration required. [email protected] transitioning from foster care to life on their own. Hwy.; Langston-Brown Senior Center, The activity was part of the annual Saints Serve Day 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Culpepper Gar- NEW PROGRAMS den, 4435 N. Pershing Dr.; Walter Reed, Tom Cunningham Orchestra, on Aug. 23. The care packages will go to Foster Care 2909 S. 16th St.; Arlington Mill, 909 S. open rehearsal, Monday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m., to Success, a nonprofit organization that helps Dinwiddie St.; Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th Walter Reed. Details,703-228-0955. foster care students across the country when they St. Just Playin’ Country, Monday, turn 18 or graduate from high school, which in Senior trips: The Arlington Players, Oct. 3, 11:P15 a.m., Lee. Free. Details, “Man of La Mancha,” Sunday, Oct. 2, TJ 703-228-0555. many states means they must leave the social ser- Community Theatre, $28; Mason Jazz, Pelvic health for men and vices system. Designed for new college students, the Tuesday, Oct. 4, Manassas, $54 includes women, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m., packages included school supplies, health and lunch; A Day in Frederick, Wednesday, Walter Reed. Free. Register, 703-228- Oct. 5, $46 includes buffet lunch; Riv- 0955. personal care items, and small gifts. erside Dinner Theatre, “Driving Miss Daisy,” Thursday, Oct. 6, $66 includes See Flourishing, Page 7 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Elsie’s Magic Skillet Restaurant is going German for October McEntee Honored FEATURING SPECIAL OCTOBERFEST MENU rlington resident Christine Cardiology and its Foundation; Wiener Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Knockwurst A(Chris) McEntee, execu- and executive vice president for Starting Monday Sept. 26 - Monday Oct. 31 tive director and CEO of the American Hospital Associa- the American Geophysical Union, tion. She began her association has been honored by CEO Update career at the American Association Get $1 Off 8166 Richmond HWY as the 2016 Professional Society of Retired Persons after working per Every CEO of the Year. McEntee was rec- as clinical nurse for several years. $10 Spent Alexandria, VA 22309 ognized, along with awardees for Example: Trade Association CEO of the Year Spend $100, Pay $90 and Association Lobbyist of the 703-360-0220 Year, at the 2016 Association Lead- Mon-Thur 7AM-9PM • Fri -Sat 6AM-9PM • Sun 6AM-2PM ership Awards held on Sept. 22 in Washington, D.C. The awards rec- ognize excellence in leadership of trade associations and profes- sional societies. McEntee has more than 25 years of experience as an association leader. McEntee joined AGU in 2010 after serving as CEO and ex- ecutive vice president of the American Institute of Architects; CEO of the American College of “Flourishing After 55”
From Page 6 Savvy Social Security decisions, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., Arlington Mill. Free. Register,703-228-7369. Building a better financial port- folio, Thursday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill. Free. Register, 703-228- 7369. Options of care after a hospital- ization, Thursday, Oct. 6, 1:30 p.m., Culpepper Garden. Free. Register, 703- 228-4403. Fall harvest in the kitchen, Thursday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Register, 703-228-0955. Five wishes living will, Friday, Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills. Free. Register, 703-228-5722. Ballroom Dance, Friday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Lee. Free. Details, 703- 228-0555.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS Pickleball games and instruc- tion, Mondays, 11 a.m., Arlington Mill. Free. Register, 703-228-7369. Madison Chess Club, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Games and strategies. Free. Details, 703-534-6232. Table tennis, Monday through Fri- day, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Arlington Mill. Free. Register, 703-228-7369 Volleyball, Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Register, 703- 228-6300. Belly dance class, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m., Lee. Free. Register, 703-228-0555. Beginners full fitness exercise, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Lee. $60/15 sessions or $4 per class. Details, 703-228-0555. Arlington Mill Trekkers, Tues- days, 9:30 a.m. Free. Register, 703-228-7369. Table tennis, Tuesdays,10 a.m.-12 p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Register, 703- 228-0955. Poker games, Tuesdays and Thurs- days, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee. Register, 703-228-0555. Lee Woodcarvers share wood- carving tips, Thursdays, 1 p.m. Free. Details, 703-228-0555. Scrabble games, Thursdays, 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden. Free. Details, 703-228-4403. Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, Fridays, 9:30 a.m., $4. Register, 703- 228-0555. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 ❖ 7 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fall Fun & Entertainment Café Tatti French-Euro Bistro Synetic Theater Stages in the heart of McLean since 1981 "Best of Mclean" -The Washingtonian Wordless ‘Dante’s Inferno’ DINNER FALL SPECIALS: Fresh Rainbow Trout Or Lamb Shank $18.95 Served w/Caesar salad vegetable potato LUNCH: Omelets your choice, Sandwiches, Soup & Salads, Story follows lost traveler through nine circles of hell. Eggs Benedicts *Quiche Loraine, Quiche Florentine, and more. By Steve Hibbard Under $12.95 The Connection www.cafetatti.com 6627 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA 703-790-5164 McLean Square Mall ynetic Theater in Crystal City is staging “Dante’s Inferno” from Sept. 28 through Oct. S 30. The wordless story follows a lost trav eler who must navigate a treacherous jour- ney through the nine circles of hell in search of spiri- tual redemption and his lost love. Producer and creator Paata Tsikurishvili said they’ve adapted this story before, but it was several years ago. “I wanted to try it again using the skills we’ve honed and the performance style we’ve devel- oped since, and apply it to this massive, epic tale,” he said. What he was hoping to accomplish was “trying to use our physical vocabulary to show that it can work 703-323-1188 for shows outside of Shakespeare — it really is a universal language that can ‘translate’ all of the Pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Cider, world’s great classics.” As the director, his challenge was breaking down Jams & Jellies, Apples, the entirety of this epic tale into its dramatic essence that was especially difficult. “It is not a story in the Synetic Theater presents “Dante’s In- Halloween Decorations traditional, linear sense, so to try to give it that arc, ferno” through Oct. 30 in Crystal City. rather than a series of sequences was a great chal- lenge,” he said. Huge He hopes audiences will take away Dante’s rel- Stock Plus evance and importance. “The impact that he’s had Winter on modern culture, on our ideas of heaven and hell, of is huge. A lot of the images that we associate with Pansies, the afterlife are Dante’s invention — images he cre- Hardy Ornamental ated in ‘The Inferno.’ I’d like to think that, through our telling, people would get a sense of his univer- Mums! Cabbage sality.” & Kale! Vato Tsikurishvili plays the role of Dante, a char- acter who is very torn and conflicted. “He’s trying to survive his own creative process and maintain his Presenting Our 22nd Annual sanity,” he said. He said his biggest challenge was trying to per- FALL FESTIVAL sonify the psychology of someone who is creating hell. “I hope (audiences) get a sense of Dante’s time- & Pumpkin Playground lessness — that this is more than just a work of art and a story, but something that has a modern appli- cation and resonance,” he added. OCT. 1- Pumpkins, Hayrides Tori Bertocci plays the role of Beatrice, who repre- OCT. 31 sents the hope when all seems lost. “In our version, The challenges of the role included making clear & Family Fun! she is the muse for Dante as he begins to write ‘The character distinctions between the demons of cer- Inferno.’ Her guidance serves as a beacon of light for tain circles of Hell and most importantly Lucifer, he Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri-Sat 9-9, Sun 9-8 Admission $10.00 M-F; $14.00 SAT-SUN & OCT. 10 Dante, through even the darkest of times,” she said. said. “This involves differentiating character physi- WEEKDAY GROUP TOURS. SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE Her challenge was that Beatrice is not actually cality and mannerisms,” he said. “Not to mention present in “Dante’s Inferno,” and theater-goers do the super-quick changes as I have to transform from • Excellent selection of trees and shrubs not actually meet her until Paradiso. “The challenge one character to another backstage in a matter of • Annuals, Perennials, Herbs is to make her a relatable and relevant character to seconds.” • Landscape Services 703-323-5544 Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration, the audience. My hope is that she becomes not only He added: “Thematically, I hope the message con- • Mulches, Soils and Seed Tree & Shrub Care a shimmer of light for Dante but for the audience as veyed to the audience is that love is not separated well,” she said. by death, because although Beatrice is deceased, the $ 00 $ 00 She added: “’Dante’s Inferno’ spans the ages. I hope love between her and Dante keeps her present in our audiences are inspired to discover or acknowl- Dante’s life. She is his guardian angel and most im- 5 OFF 10 OFF edge symbols of hope in their lives to guide them portantly his muse.” $ $ through difficult times.” Purchase of 50 or More Purchase of 100 or More One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other offers. One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any other offers. Philip Fletcher plays the role of Lucifer, a bit mel- Synetic Theater in Crystal City is staging “Dante’s Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. c Not valid on sale items or landscape design services. c ancholic in appearance at first, but what is unclear Inferno” now through Oct. 30. Show times are Wednes- Merchandise only, not valid with Fall Fest admissions Expires 10/31/16 Merchandise only, not valid with Fall Fest admissions Expires 10/31/16 is if it is just an act of manipulation. “He desperately days through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday mati- 9401 Burke Road • Open Daily 8-7 wants control of Dante — Dante being the writer of nees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $60. The venue is the ‘Inferno,’ because he wants his story told his way,” located at 1800 South Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202. www.burkenursery.com he said. Visit the website at www.synetictheater.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 ❖ 9 Fall Fun & Entertainment
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ONGOING Concert Rehearsal: The Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra. Through Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at Spring Church, 5010 Little Falls Road. WBS is recruiting new musicians, for the all volunteer orchestra, to perform music of Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe. If you play a string instrument, you can play a Russian folk instrument (balalaika and dorma, like a mandola). WBS has instruments and conservatory- trained teachers. Call 703- 549-0760. Visit www.balalaika.org. Fall For The Book Festival. Through Sept. 30, locations throughout Northern Virginia, Above: Bob Barlett, right: D.C., and Maryland. This Mardee Bennett week-long regional celebration of literature and the arts connects readers and Monday Night New Play Readings authors at all levels. Offering Signature Theatre announces the five new plays by D.C.-area playwrights cho- bookworms the chance to sen out of 139 submissions to have readings as part of the SigWorks: Monday Night meet their favorite writers. New Play Reading’s at Ali’s Bar series – “Alabaster” by Audrey Cefaly, “Dogwood Free and open to the public. Cross” by Michael Trottier, “The Homecoming” by Dani Stoller, “The Reapers on Visit www.fallforthebook.org. Woodbrook Avenue” by Mardee Bennett and “Swimming with Whales” by Bob Art Exhibit: “Tranquility.” Bartlett. Admission is free. Visit www.sigtheatre.org. Through Sept. 30, gallery hours at Gallery Community Partner Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. During September, Gallery Visit www.arlingtonartcenter.org for a steamy southern waterway. Betty Underground features the more. and Kendra waste away a languid “Tranquility” Show. Exhibiting artists The Arlington Players: “Man of La summer day fishing on the Alabama will create a contemplative spirit Mancha.” Through Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Delta. Suddenly, their lazy afternoon with tranquil colors, scenes and Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at turns to chaos when the motor thoughts in works that envelope, Thomas Jefferson Community breaks, stranding the two, and their calm and invite the viewer to linger Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. A tumultuous relationship, in the Gulf. with the art. Free. Visit bold new vision of a beloved classic Tickets are $75-80 www.galleryunderground.org for musical, featuring a diverse, non- more. traditional cast of all ages, races, and Ball Sellers House. Saturdays, April- backgrounds. Tickets are $25 for SEPT. 28-OCT. 30 Oct., 1-4 p.m. at Ball Sellers House, adults, $22 for seniors and military, Synetic Theatre: “Dante’s 5620 3rd St., S. The Ball-Sellers $15 for children and students. Visit Inferno.” Various times at 1800 S. House, the oldest building in www.thearlingtonplayers.org for Bell St. Synetic Theater will open Arlington County is open to the more. their entirely wordless 2016/17 public for tours. The house was built Exhibit: “Remnants.” Through Oct. Season with a revitalized production around 1742 by John Ball and named 8, on view 24 hours a day, seven of “Dante’s Inferno,” produced by the Ball-Sellers House to honor both days a week at 34zero9 Art Studios Paata Tsikurishvili and directed by the builder and the donor. Free. Visit and Micro Gallery, 3409 Wilson Blvd. Irina Tsikurishvili. Tickets start at www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org “Remnants” will feature new $35, $15 for students, seniors and for more. experimental work of J.T. Kirkland. military receive $5 discounts. Visit Exhibit: “Light Wishes Only to be Free. Visit www.34zero9.wix.com/ www.synetictheatre.org for more. Land.” Gallery hours at The 34zero9artstudios. Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Art Exhibit: “B+W.” Through Oct. Blvd. “Light Wishes Only to Be Land,” 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday- THURSDAY/SEPT. 29 a group show curated by AAC Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday- SEEC Annual Fundraiser. 6-8 p.m. Resident Artist Becca Kallem features Saturday at The Barry Gallery – at SEEC, 2701 S. Nelson St. work by Tom Bunnell, Mike Dowley, Marymount University Reinsch Shirlington Employment and Liz Guzman, along with Kallem, and Library, 3807 N. Glebe Road. This Education Center (SEEC) will be presents a variety of approaches to exhibit features the works of Karen holding its annual fundraiser. This surface and space. Free. Visit Coleman, Dana Jeri Maier, Matthew year’s Emily D’iCicco humanitarian www.arlingtonartscenter.org for McLaughlin and Wayne Paige, all in award will be given to Arlington First more. black and white. Free. Visit Church of the Nazarene, The Church “Dinner With Friends.” Through www.marymount.edu/barrygallery. of the Covenant, PCUSA and the Thai Oct. 2, 8 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, Signature Theatre: “The Gulf.” Church of Washington, DC as well as 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. “Dinner Through Nov. 6, various times at Charles Meng, Executive Director of with Friends” examines the lives of Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell AFAC. $25 suggested donation. RSVP two couples and the repercussions of Ave. Signature Theatre presents the to Shirley Ruhe [email protected]. divorce on their friendships. Tickets world premiere of “The Gulf” by D.C. Lawn Chair Talks: Negar Ahkami are $25-30. Visit playwright Audrey Cefaly; Betty and and Rebecca Carpenter. 6-8 p.m. www.petersalley.com for more. Kendra waste away a languid at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Exhibit: “Strange Landscapes.” summer day fishing on the Alabama Blvd. The Lawn Chair Talks speakers Through Oct. 2, gallery hours at Delta. Suddenly, their lazy afternoon series pairs one artist with a Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson turns to chaos when the motor professional from a different field to Blvd. “Strange Landscapes” breaks, stranding the two, and their discuss their work. This series will approaches landscape as a historical tumultuous relationship, in the Gulf. present successful artists and urban legacy, a lens for exploring nature, Tickets start at $40. Visit farmers to talk about their ideas and and foundation for imagining www.sigtheatre.org for more. work in a casual atmosphere. Free. alternative ways of being. Featuring Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org for painting, drawing, installation, video, SEPT. 28-NOV. 6 more. sculpture, and performance, the Bowen McCauley’s 21st Birthday exhibition highlights artists whose Signature Theatre: “The Gulf.” Bash. 6-8 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 4610 work draws on and challenges 7:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 N. Fairfax Drive. Find an open bar, a traditional artistic approaches to the Campbell Ave. Dive into a comedy buffet, and dancing. Tickets are $50 natural and built environments. Free. that transforms the ARK Theatre into in advance, $55 at the door. Visit 10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fall Fun & Entertainment
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Work and taste a sampling of the 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday at in 2009 with a Bachelor of Laws and introduced to the art of storytelling with compasses and maps to find restaurant’s locally caught oysters Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, a Bachelor of Commerce. In 2015 without words through imagination, your way through unfamiliar and favorite drinks from the bar. 2903 Columbia Pike. Flula boasts a Ronny moved to New York City after illusions, and physical comedy. territory. Also learn how to read the Barley Mac’s oyster menu features diverse spectrum of talent as a being hired as a correspondent on Tickets are $10-15. Visit land and sun for direction. raw oysters harvested from NOVA. In musician, actor, comedian, host, DJ, the Daily Show with Trevor Noah on www.synetictheater.org for more. Registration is $7. Call 703-228-4747 addition to raw oysters, Barley Mac and hype-man. Tickets are $25. Visit Comedy Central. Tickets are $20. Animal Showtime. 1-2 p.m. at Long for more. will serve Oyster Rockefellers, Grilled www.arlingtondrafthouse.com. Visit www.arlingtondrafthouse.com. Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Oysters, Fried Po-Boys, Oyster Stew, Springs Road. There will be snakes, Fried Buffalo Batter Oysters and FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 7-8 insects, amphibians and our FRIDAY-SATURDAY/SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 Oyster Ceviche. Tickets will be sold Ronny Chieng. 10 p.m. Friday and SATURDAY/OCT. 8 “celebrity,” Stumpy the box turtle. Joel Kim Booster. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. online prior to the event for $49 a Saturday, additional 7 p.m. Synetic’s Family Series: “The Also play some trivia games for Friday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday at person, or $59 a person at the door. performance on Saturday at Music Box.” 11 a.m. at Synetic prizes. $5 fee due upon registration. Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, Visit barleymacva.com for more. Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, Theater, 2155 Crystal Plaza Arcade, Call 703-228-6535. 2903 Columbia Pike. Joel Kim Spider Scavenger Hunt. 2-3 p.m. at Booster is a Chicago bred, Brooklyn Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. based comedian, writer and Carlin Springs Road. Can you find all playwright. Born in Seoul, South the spiders hiding along the trails? Korea, Joel was adopted at a young There will be paper wolf spiders, age and moved to the southwest black widows, fishing spiders and suburbs of Chicago. Both tarantulas for your family to find. homeschooled and evangelical, Joel Afterwards, see a real live giant has read the bible literally dozens of spider. $5 fee due upon registration. times, but has no idea where the Call 703-228-6535. state of Oregon is on a map. Joel has Arlington Woman’s Club 85th performed at numerous comedy Anniversary. 2-4 p.m. at 700 S. clubs, bar basements and festivals all Buchanan St. Free. Call 203-400- across the country. Most recently and 3668 for more. notably he was a New Face for the Nature Songs and Stories world renowned Just For Laughs Campfire. 7-8 p.m. at Long Branch Comedy Festival in Montreal, Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Canada. Tickets are $25. Visit Visit Road. This program will be filled www.arlingtondrafthouse.com. with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and S’mores. $5 fee per SATURDAY/OCT. 1 person; $20 maximum per family, Arlington Fun Ride. Start between 8 due at registration. Use program a.m. and 10 a.m. at various places in #612956-B. Call 703-228-6535. Arlington. Rosslyn is one of the rest stops on this scenic, family-friendly bike ride on the paved trails that SUNDAY/OCT. 2 make up the “Arlington Loop.” Riders Spellbinder Story Fest. 3-4 p.m. at can choose to start at any of the four Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. rest stops along the loop to complete Carlin Springs Road. Arlington 16-, 12-, 8- and 4-mile distances. This Spellbinders share favorite tales from event is organized by Phoenix Bikes. around the world. Since ancient Registration is $15-40. Visit times in all cultures, this oral www.bikereg.com/afr2016 for more. tradition has passed on wisdom, VCE Urban Agricultural connected elders to youth and Symposium. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at engaged the imagination. Free. Call Fairlington Community Center, 3308 703-228-6535. S. Stafford St. Held in conjunction Celtic Revival. 3-5 p.m. at First with Urban Agriculture Month in Presbyterian Church of Arlington, Virginia. Keynote speaker will be 601 N. Vermont St. The SKY Family Carlin Rafie, assistant professor at will be performing their high energy Virginia Tech and VCE adult Celtic/pop-rock music, dance and nutrition specialist, who will discuss Gospel production Celtic Revival. the relationship between nutrition Free. Call 703-677-1520 for more. and health. In breakout sessions, Virginia Tech researchers and other experts will focus on perennial and MONDAY/OCT. 3 tree crops for the urban gardener; Toastmasters Fall Table Topics research on growing food with and Humorous Speech Contest. biosolids; growing nutritious, low- 6 p.m. at 1776, 2231 Crystal Drive. maintenance vegetables; small-space Toastmasters provides people gardening of the future; aeroponic wanting to change their lives with containerized farming; teaching the words a launchpad to personal next generation of gardeners; and success. Free. Contact Carrie Devorah growing microgreens and sprouts at at [email protected] or 562-688- home for winter nutrition. 2883 for more. Registration fee is $25 and covers the Play Reading: “Alabaster.” 7 p.m. cost of supplies as well as at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell refreshments and lunch for Ave. When Alice (a noted participants. Visit mgnv.org. photographer) arrives at the home of Boundary Stone Bike Tour. 9:15 June (an undiscovered folk artist) to a.m. at East Falls Church Metro take photographs of her for an Station. See 12 historic D.C. upcoming series called “Scars,” the boundary stones in Arlington, chemistry between them is electric Alexandria, and Fairfax County. and immediate. What follows is a Tickets are $2, free for members. three-day spiritual convergence on Visit www.centerhikingclub.org. June’s family farm near Alabaster, The Sports Junkies Live. 10 a.m. at Alabama. This intimate portrait William Jeffrey’s Tavern, 2301 explores the meaning and purpose of Columbia Pike. The Sports Junkies art and the struggle of the lost and are broadcasting their #1 Redskins tortured souls that seek to create it. Pregame Show. Free Visit Free. Visit www.sigtheatre.org/ www.williamjeffreystavern.com. about/sigworks. Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest. 12-7 p.m. at The Village at Shirlington, 4001 Campbell Ave. More than 65 regional OCT. 4-NOV. 13 breweries and local restaurants will “Freaky Friday.” Various time at serve up their best fares at this year’s Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Oktoberfest celebration. Tickets are Ave. Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma $30 and includes: wristband, tasting Hunton will star as mother and glass and 10 drink tickets. Additional daughter in the world premiere drink tickets $2 each with a five- production of the new musical ticket minimum. Free for kids and “Freaky Friday” at Signature Theatre. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 ❖ 11 News Fire Station 10
From Page 3 Photograph and layout of the potential The county will be responsible for $1 Rhodeside Park site. million in costs at the site, which will be in contributions to the H-B Woodlawn and Stratford to mitigate the impact of the con- struction on the schools. These contribu- tions include temporary covered walkways and transportation to off-site recreation fa- cilities.
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Email announcements to arlington@ and author of Winning Scholarships (DRPT) will hold an open house in It will provide organizations with connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, for College and College Survival & Arlington to discuss its I-95/I-395 grant awards ranging from $1,000 to FRIDAY/OCT. 7 time, location, description and contact for Success Skills 101, by attending a Transit/Transportation Demand $5,000 to implement projects that Become a Master Food Volunteer. event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- presentation of The Scholarship Management (TDM) Study. This sustain, enhance or protect residents 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fairlington tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Workshop. Free. See study, to be completed by December, along the project corridor. The Community Center, 3308 S Stafford Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- www.scholarshipworkshop.com/ will develop a comprehensive list of program accepts applications and St. Get trained to conduct nutrition fore event. mzbc to register. transit and TDM projects eligible for distributes grant awards each and cooking education programs funding from revenues generated by quarter. Visit 395ExpressLanes.com/ throughout Arlington. The next the I-395 Express Lanes Extension grant-application. training will be held Fridays Oct. 7, DISPLACED ITT TECH STUDENTS THURSDAY/SEPT. 29 project. 14, 21, and 28.To apply, visit Northern Virginia Community SEEC Annual Fundraiser. 6-8 p.m. at offices.ext.vt.edu/fairfax/programs/ 817 N. Irving St. Shirlington SATURDAY/OCT. 1 fcs/ College has been working to create FRIDAY/SEPT. 30 a pathway for ITT Technical College Employment and Education Center STEM Learning Event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MFV_training_2015_arl_ffx_pwc.html students who were displaced when will be holding its annual fundraiser. Application Deadline. Boy Scouts at the Northern Virginia Center, 7054 or contact Jennifer Abel at their college suddenly closed earlier This year’s Emily D’iCicco from across the Washington Haycock Road, Falls Church. Virginia [email protected] or 703-228-6417. this month. NOVA offers staggered humanitarian award will be given to metropolitan area will be able to earn Tech’s Continuing and Professional Negotiating Conflict. 11:30 a.m.- course start dates, which may help Arlington First Church of the up to five merit badges through the Education Department is hosting a 1:30 p.m. at Arlington Chamber of ITT Tech students get back on track Nazarene, The Church of the Arlington Chamber’s YEA! program, a community event showcasing STEM Commerce, 2009 14th Street North, quickly. The next eight-week session Covenant, PCUSA and the Thai 30-week long after-school program learning for students and families of #100. Conflict is something we’d all begins Oct. 19, 2016 and the spring Church of Washington, DC as well as that teaches middle and high school all ages. The recently opened rather avoid; the key is learning how semester begins Jan. 9, 2017. For Charles Meng, Executive Director of students how to open and operate a Qualcomm ThinkABit Lab will be a to use it to create business success. details on where to start, ITT Tech AFAC. Proceeds will go to support business. Classes take place at feature of the festival, along with Learn individual preferences for students should visit www.nvcc.edu/ the SEEC Green Housecleaning Marymount University on First Robotics 150 pound robot, processing cognitive and emotional itttech/ where there are links and Training Program for immigrant Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. from October TechShop, and more. Free admission, data and steps for using that style to contact information available. Just women and for the Paralegal Project 2016-May 2017. For registration and with food sold by Famous Dave’s, improve relationships with prospects, follow the steps to transfer. Once to help day laborers collect unpaid information about YEA!, visit Captain Cookie, and Farm Effect. customers, team members, and students have researched the wages from unscrupulous employers. arlingtonchamber.org, or contact Email [email protected] for more. board/community members. $47. website, they can contact the NOVA RSVP to Shirley Ruhe [email protected]. Alex Held at 703-525-2400 or Contact Beth Offenbacker at Mail donations to SEEC, 2701 S. [email protected]. [email protected] or 703-261- campus nearest them by calling 703- WEDNESDAY/OCT. 5 323-3000. Nelson St., Arlington VA 22206. Grant Application Deadline. 4276. Visit www.waterfordinc.com/ Suggested donation $25 with Transurban, the Virginia Department Caregiver Connect. 6:30-8 p.m. at registration to register. sponsorship up to the diamond level of Transportation’s partner on the Kensington Falls Church Info Center, WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 28 of $2,500. 395 Express Lanes project, has 1212 West Broad Street, Falls SATURDAY/OCT. 15 Scholarship Workshop. 6:30-9:30 Learn About Future I-395 Travel launched the “395 Express Lanes Church. A monthly gathering for p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Choices. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (prior to Community Grant Program.” The caregivers with aging and dementia SALT Fall Conference. 9-11:30 a.m. 3500 19th St. S. Students and/or the Arlington Transportation quarterly grant program seeks to expert Anya Parpura, MD, PHD. at Virginia International University parents of students who are Commission meeting), County Board respond to the needs of direct-impact Connect with other caregivers and (VIU),Conference Room (VD-102), wondering about paying for college Room, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., 3rd communities within the I-395 discuss challenges. Light refreshment 4401 Village Drive, Fairfax. Social can learn the strategies of Marianne floor. The Virginia Department of corridor during the project’s served. RSVP by calling 703-992- Action Linking Together (SALT) will Ragins, $400,000 scholarship winner Rail and Public Transportation development and construction phase. 9868. See Bulletin, Page 15 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ September 28 - October 4, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Modifying Toy Cars for Children with Special Needs
arymount University’s De- partment of Physical MTherapy launched its Go Baby Go! Garage on Satur- day, Sept. 17, an event that drew more than 200 people to the school’s Fairfax Drive fa- cility and provided 12 special needs chil- dren with modified toy cars that will make them more mobile. Go Baby Go! began in 2006 when a Uni- versity of Delaware professor modified an off-the-shelf, battery-operated toy car so a child with mobility issues could use it to get around. Dr. Skye Donovan, chair of MU’s Depart-
ment of Physical Therapy, said the event was Photos Contributed to let the public know that there is now a fully functioning chapter of Go Baby Go! that can donate cars to families that need them in the Metro D.C. Area. She said it also raised $13,000 for the cause. Amy More than 200 people showed up at Marymount O’Malley, a pediatrics physical therapist University’s Fairfax Drive facility to learn about Go with Good Beginnings, co-chaired the event Baby Go! and to modify toy cars for 12 special needs with Donovan. Five-year-old McKenna Card enjoys the Go Baby Go! children so they can be more mobile. Marymount In addition to building multiple Go Baby car she received from Marymount University’s De- University Department of Physical Therapy student Go! cars, the day also included sessions with partment of Physical Therapy last year. She’s shown Angela Satava and Parker Friedli from Gunston policy-makers invited to learn about the is- with Yuval Friedman of Good Beginnings. Middle School’s science club work on a car. sues, a kids zone with child care and activi- ties, therapy dogs from Caring Angels, a 2014 for patients in Northern Virginia and cluded Good Beginnings, Best Buddies, Car- Sidwell Summer, Infinite Technologies, parent networking session and a forum for also in Costa Rica. Three children who had ing Angels, Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter, Dominion Engineering, Rotary Club and parents to discuss equipment-related issues. previously received cars were on hand to Cheesetique, Civitan International, Orthotic Solutions. Marymount’s doctor of physical therapy demonstrate how they worked. Centreville Moose Lodge, Powerhouse Gam- For more information, go to students have been building the cars since In addition to Marymount, sponsors in- ing, Children’s Speech and Language, marymount.edu/gobabygo.
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