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April 2021 E BuildingNDEAVOR the Annandale Marketplace www.annandalechamber.com

2 Kona Ice of Annandale Let the Good Times Roll

Real Estate Summer Treats are Coming Your Way 3 Changer since Covid

4 The American Rescue Plan Remember the long lost 5 New Virginia Laws days of your youth listening for the musical chimes 6 VIEW ON NATURE of the Ice Cream Truck Bear Necessities rolling down your neigh-

borhood street? Today, 8 On the Energy Front that truck has been re- Celebrate Earth Day placed by a Kona Ice Truck filled with the most 9 Home Instead delicious assortment of Keeping Covid Down flavored toppings on icy

refreshing snow cones. 10 Support Annandale Business Just a bit more than a year ago, chamber member 12 Collector’s World Trung Dinh bought his Expanding first Kona Ice Truck, worked closely with the Insurance Kona Ice providing fun and reward to the staff of Christopher Consultants 14 Fairfax County Health Vintage Vehicles Dept. to insure all safe practices were em- Ice of Annandale and Burke, Trung brought his ployed during this strange and challenging first truck to local events, neighborhood parties, 16 Auditions for the Covid year, and began to bring Kona Ice treats Youth Philharmonic community pools, daycare facilities, pre-schools, to the neighborhoods and businesses of An- summer camps, church events and graduation Reunion Music nandale. parties. Later he added corporate/office events to 17 Diversifies & Adapts his roster. Trung Dinh is a small business owner living in

Burke with his family. For twenty-two years MEET THE ARTISAN Trung commented, “One of the reasons why I 18 he worked in the Information Technology in- Painter Jane Hannan LOVE being part of the Kona Ice family is the dustry, lived abroad in Australia, and traveled feeling I get when kids (and adults) see the truck 20 Real Estate Tax all over the world. In 2018 he decided to leave and get extremely excited with large smiles Up, Up and Away IT and the constant travel to pursue his dream spreading in anticipation. It warms my heart to of becoming an entrepreneur while putting make some kid's day! Parents too love the truck 23 Covid Vaccinations down firm roots with his family. He also because it brings such simple joy to their kids.” What You Need to Know wanted to find a business where he could give

24 Chamber Chat back to the community while making custom- In 2020, the food truck industry was hit hard by ers happy. Summer Day Camps the pandemic and in order to survive Trung had to adapt and reinvent his services. Trung started 26 Sully Historic Plantation After meticulous research, Trung discovered offering curbside delivery services, and worked The Kona Ice Franchise and liked the idea of with HOAs and other neighborhood communities serving premium flavored shaved-ice on a 29 Fancy an English Tea? offering frequent visits while following and mobile truck throughout his local neighbor- maintaining strict CDC safety protocols. As peo- hoods. He also appreciated the core values of 30 Cicadas to Swarm in May ple were stuck at home, having a Kona Ice truck Kona Ice which is about giving back to the visit their home was a breath of fresh air and community brought some sense of normalcy. 31 Youth Activities In the spring of 2019, under the name Kona continued p. 2 April 2021 2 ENDEAVOR Kona Ice of Annandale Mobile, Fun and Delicious

TWO GROUPING OF FLAVORS ARE AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON THE CUSTOMERS BEING SERVED.

Standard Tropical Flavors

Tiger's Blood, Blue Raspberry, Monster Mango, Piña Colada, Ninja Cherry, Watermelon Wave, Groovy Grape, Strawberry'd Treasure, Orange Ya Happy, and Lucky Lime

Krafted or Adult Flavors for Office Parties Watermelon Mint, Lavender Lemonade, Coconut Lime, Carib- bean Cherry, Pomegranate ACAI, Blueberry ACAI, Mai Tai, Cosmopolitan, Aprium Rose Sangria, Bourbon Black Cherry Call Kona Ice to arrange a neighborhood visit Vanilla, Blackberry Mojito, French Vanilla Latte

Although having to adapt his schedule and implement new poli- If you would like to book an event, visit this website https:// cies, Trung persevered in spite of Covid. His family business www.kona-ice.com/local-site/kona-ice-of-annandale-and- now has two trucks which allowed him the opportunity to hire burke/. You can book 30 or 60 minute visits posting notice of two new employees and plans to hire one or two more this sum- the time on your community or company website and sending mer. out emails letting everyone know that Kona Ice is Coming. Custom flyers are available from Trung with block pricing OFFICE APPRECIATION DAY available for private parties, and corporate/office events. Kona Ice urges you to remember that no event is too big or too Book via phone 202-643-5113 or online April through No- small. Trung can serve hundreds of people per hour. He does vember. every kind of corporate event you could possibly imagine - em- ployee appreciation days, company picnics, a random afternoon break - you name it. He’ll pull right up to your workplace and serve some of the finest shaved ice around - you can’t beat that!

BIRTHDAY PARTY If you’re looking for a great birthday party idea, Kona Ice could be what you’re looking for. It’s a great surprise for your little ones who loves shaved ice. Kona Ice drives up and treats the birthday boy or girl with extra special care giving them a fun birthday package. Kona Ice will make sure to create memories for all the kids involved, but your kid will always remember the birthday they had with Kona Ice! There are custom party pack- ages for groups of any size.

April 2020 ENDEAVOR 3 Annandale REAL ESTATE Has our market changed since COVID-19? — That is the question!

By: Pat Sawhney, ReMax 100

If you plan to sell your home now or in the near future, should you do any renovations? This comes down to costs versus final sales price. In most cases there is a benefit to remodeling, especially in the higher price ranges. If it costs $100,000 to do a remodel you will usually recoup that cost at resale. Many buyers do not have the time, money or inclination to move in and start remodeling; the value can be captured in their loan amount versus having an immediate infusion of cash. Sellers can use a home equity line of credit to cover the costs.

If you decide not to remodel, having a nice fresh coat of neu- tral paint, with minimal staging, clear surfaces and proper pricing will help you to find a buyer. There are rehabbers looking to do flips and they will pay cash.

It’s a good idea to consult with your Realtor to obtain advice on costs and pricing, including involving a general contractor to provide quotes and ideas. Overall, the market is still very strong with plenty of buyers looking to make a move now, As you probably know, with people spending more time at home despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Mortgage money is plenti- the number of people renovating their homes has grown phenom- ful with historically low interest rates. So, the answer is—the enally. This is coupled with the increase in renovations for sell- market has changed with more homes coming on line to help ing homes now. satisfy the huge buyer appetites!

One of the most important remodeling jobs is for the kitchen. Let me know how I may assist you! This many times includes, if the floorplan allows, opening up a wall or several walls to create a wide-open living space. For older homes with boxy rooms this is very important. Labor costs Pat Sawhney. ReMax 100 have increased alongside the increase in the price of lumber and 5501 Backlick Rd, Suite 100 Springfield, VA 22151 other materials, as well as a backlog in delivery times. 703.658.4729 . [email protected]

Before Kitchen Remodel : Dated and tired After Kitchen Remodel : Sparkly new with updated finishes and well integrated into the home design April 2021 4 ENDEAVOR From Capitol Hill Washington: The American Rescue Plan Senator Mark Warner

The American Rescue Plan  $1.25 billion for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant – a bold piece of legislation (SVOG) Program to support live entertainment venues, and a crit- that will create 7 million ical fix to ensure venue operators can access both PPP and jobs and ensure that our SVOGs. nation is able to get vaccines into arms, kids into  $10 billion in new funding for the State Small Business Cred- schools, Americans to it Initiative to help small businesses grow and create jobs work, and lifelines to our  Reopening schools: The bill includes $170 billion for K-12 hard-hit communities. schools and higher learning institutions so they have the resources they need to reopen safely. Among other priorities, I was especially proud to  Keeping Americans in their homes: The legislation includes work with President Biden more than $21 billion in emergency rental assistance to help to secure $17 billion in renters and small landlords make ends meet as well as $9.9 billion funding for broadband in to aid homeowners struggling to afford their mortgage payments, this bill, because as too utility bills, and other housing costs many folks across the Com- monwealth know, broadband is a necessity in the 21st century  Help for the hungry: The legislation extends a 15 percent – not a luxury. But in Virginia, there are still 700,000 people increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who lack access to high-speed internet during the pandemic. benefits through September 30, 2021, which will help the nearly This funding will expand broadband access and affordability, 50 million Americans who have struggled with hunger during the and is the largest-ever federal investment of its kind. pandemic.

In addition to broadband, the American Rescue Plan extends  Maintaining government services & preventing layoffs: The emergency unemployment insurance programs through Sep- bill provides $350 billion in aid for state, local, and tribal govern- tember 6, 2021. This will help ensure that Americans who lost ments so they can continue to provide critical community ser- their jobs through no fault of their own are able to make ends vices, limit long-term harm caused by the pandemic, and address meet while the economy rebuilds. longstanding inequities exacerbated by COVID-19.

The American Rescue Plan also funds a number of critical priorities that will help Virginians get through the health and  Child care & help for families: The bill cuts taxes for work- economic crisis: ing families by expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. An estimated 1.5 million children across Vir-  Relief checks: The bill includes an additional round of ginia will benefit from this expanded tax credit, and it will lift $1,400 economic impact payments for individuals making less 249,000 children in the Commonwealth out of poverty and deep than $75,000 and joint filers making less than $150,000 – plus poverty. Researchers have said the move will cut the child pov- an additional $1,400 per dependent erty rate in half nationwide this year. The bill also includes $39 billion in dedicated relief for child care, to make sure that child  Vaccine procurement & testing: The legislation includes care providers can continue supporting working families $160 billion for national vaccination and other health efforts, including testing, tracing, genomic sequencing, public health As we work to rebuild and recover from COVID-19, please know staffing, and supplies to slow the spread of COVID-19 that I will continue to work with the Biden administration and leaders in Virginia to ensure that funding is distributed appropri- Keeping small businesses open: The American Rescue Plan ately, programs are implemented quickly, and Virginians get the has billions to help small businesses keep their doors open, help they deserve. including:  $7.25 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) US Senator Mark Warner  $15 billion for the Targeted Economic Injury Disaster 459-A Russell Senate Office Building Loan (EIDL) Advance Program Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2023  $28.6 billion for a new Restaurant Revitalization Fund to www.warner.senate.gov provide grants to help small local restaurants, bars, and craft breweries stay in business and keep their workers employed. Press Release April 2021 ENDEAVOR 5 New Virginia State Laws Effective July 1, 2021

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Early voting – Localities are allowed to provide access to early has signed into law scores of voting on Sundays bills that include abolishing the death penalty, expanding Health care access – The funding mechanism for local health access to healthcare and birth departments is revised to increase support for public health, control, measures to promote emergencies, and response efforts. equity, and providing access to early voting. Here are Healthcare workers – Establishes programs to manage career some of those bills. fatigue and wellness among healthcare providers and medical students. Absentee ballot witnesses – Removes the requirement for Special Identification Cards — Authorizes the parent of any a witness signature on absen- person under the age of 18 or the legal guardian of any person to tee ballots during a declared apply for a special identification card on behalf of such person. public health emergency and directs the Department of LBGTQ – Establishes an LBGTQ+ Advisory Board to advise Elections to evaluate alterna- the governor on the economic, professional, cultural, education- tives to witness signatures in verifying the integrity of absentee al, and governmental links between the commonwealth and the ballots state’s LGBTQ+ community.

Absentee ballot vendors – Allows general registrars to con- Lee Highway – Authorizes Arlington County to rename Lee tract with third-party vendors to ensure timely printing and Highway, the county’s section of Route 29. distribution of absentee Reduction of Speed Limits. Authorizes local governing bodies Alcohol delivery – Codifies Northam’s Executive Directive to reduce the speed limit to less than 25 miles per hour, but not 10 and allows delivery and takeout of alcoholic beverages less than 15 miles per hour, in a business district or residence until July 1, 2022 district.

Birth control – Virginians who rely on Medicaid can receive Sale or Transfer of Firearms - Criminal background check up to a 12-month prescription for birth control. increases from three business days to five business days which is the time provided for the Department of State Police to com- Childcare – Expands eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy plete a background check . Program. Statue removal – The Department of General Services is di- Death Penalty: Abolishes the death penalty, including for rected to remove the statue of Harry Byrd Sr. from Capitol those persons currently under a death sentence. The bill pro- Square in Richmond. Byrd, a former Virginia governor and vides that no person may be sentenced to death or put to death longtime U.S. senator, segregationist resisted all attempts to on or after its effective date for any violation . segregate schools in Virginia.

Disposing of Litter Penalty - Increases the minimum fine for Traffic Violations—It will now be more difficult for authorities dumping or disposing of litter, trash, or other unsightly matter to pull over drivers for minor infractions, which have often been on public or private property from $250 to $500. used as an excuse by police. Several minor infractions, while still illegal, can no longer be the primary reason police stop you Electric vehicle sales – Helps reduce air pollution by requiring while you’re driving. These include certain defective equip- car manufactures to sell a certain percentage of electric or hy- ment, objects dangling from your rearview mirror, loud exhaust, brid-electric cars tinted windows and smelling marijuana to name a few. These violations have long been used to stop people, disproportionate- Electric vehicle policies – Directs the State Corporation Com- ly persons of color, for drug investigations. An expired inspec- mission to report on policy proposals that will increase the use tion or registration sticker can still get you pulled over; howev- of electric vehicles er, it has to be at least four months late.

Equity – Requires state agencies to establish and maintain comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plans For a complete listing of new laws see this legislative website and codifies the Northam Administration’s ONE Virginia www.legiscan.com/VA/legislation/2021 Plan . April 2021 6 ENDEAVOR VIEW ON NATURE Bear Necessities

By: Stephen L. Wendt

hawk ridges with bear grease and red paint, whereas bear grease gained popularity in the New World beginning in the mid-1600s as a treatment for hair loss.

Native Americans revered bear oil’s medicinal value as skin conditioners and to treat joint pain, swelling, and inflammation. It was commonly mixed with healing plants to create first aid salves and balms also referenced in the Lewis and Clark journals. Its unique qualities also made it a favorite for conditioning buckskin goods, drum heads, and especially Natives’ highly prized bows critical to hunting and protection. Ritual seasoning of their bows with bears grease rendered them reliably strong, pliable and waterproof.

With the American chestnut forest still intact, black bears were very plentiful. For centuries, settlers’ depended on bear grease as a: gun and instrument lubricant, waterproof- ing agent, smokeless lamp oil, leather and wood condition- American Black Bear (Greg Hume) er, skin moisturizer, hair pomade, soap, and frying and bak- Surviving all the challenges that Mother Nature threw at Native ing oils. Their fat was the only such raw material anywhere Americans and early colonists can be summed up in one word— in the wilderness. It could be easily rendered and kept in resourcefulness. Living in the truly remote wilderness, the best way root cellars and wells, meaning you either shot or trapped to survive was to use what you foraged, hunted, and grew in as many bears, or risked survival with rusty flintlock rifles and traps.

ways as possible. And that’s where black bears became indispensa- There was no butter in early colonial Virginia, and vegetable. ble oil was a hundred to hundreds of years from being in- vented. Today we’re fixated on removing fat from our di- Over the millennia, aboriginal people used bear fat for culinary, cul- ets—but before the 1900s, Virginian’s hungered for more tural, functional, and medicinal purposes. It was the principal source fat, especially from bears as a premium in the backwoods of dietary fats. Diaries from the cruel De Soto’s 1539-41 frontier. “expedition” across Southeastern U.S. exclaimed: “There was abun- dance of lard in calabashes drawn like olive oil… the fat of the bear”. The famous Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) repeat- edly referenced it. Natives relied on a high-carbohydrate mixtures as a survival ration (pemmican) made of dried pounded meat blended with bear fat, nuts and dried berries.

The thick 12-in. x 3-6-in. thick creamy slab that runs along the bear’s spine from the neck to the rump was gold. This fat is completely different from waxy deer tallow and simple to heat-render into clear oil with lots of culinary opportunities. Because bears are omnivores, the flavor of their meat and fat is dependent on what they’ve been eating: blueberries, grasses, acorns: excellent; salmon: awful.

Culturally, Native Americans mixed bear oil with ground minerals to create face paints for personal display, ceremonies and intertribal war. An interesting account from 1714 described Native men commonly painting their faces red, and encircling one eye in black and American black bear's diet consists of insects, such as bees, yellow jack- the other in white, while women never painting their own faces ets, ants and their larvae. They are also fond of honey. They will eat bird (ironic today). Bear oil was a prime ingredient in many tribal hair eggs, berries, will fish for salmon during the night , and will regularly prey on mule and white-tailed deer fawns in spring. pomades for ceremonies and battle. The Pawnee stiffened their Mo- April 2021 ENDEAVOR 7

Before the 1900s, Early Americans Hungered for More Fat

(Left) Illumination from Liber Scivias, showing Hildegard of Bingen receiving a vision, dictating to her scribe and sketching on a wax tablet.(4)

(Right) In spite of the "Bears grease" (by which Russian support is meant), the French king Louis XVIII is not able to put on Napoleon's boots. Napoleon's son stands ready to catch the Bourbon crown if it might fall. In the background, a guillotine topped with a liberty cap appears out of the fog.(5)

Cosmetic Use American Black Bear Meat American black bear fat was once valued as a cosmetic “The flesh of the [black] bear is savory, but rather lus- article that promoted hair growth and gloss. The fat most Healing Powers: Bear grease is cious, and tastes not unlike pork. It was once so com- favored for this purpose was the hard white fat found in the mon an article of food in New-York as to have given known to heal minor burns and bug body's interior. As only a small portion of this fat could be the name of Bear Market to one of the principal mar- bites. It can help heal cuts in the skin, harvested for this purpose, the oil was often mixed with kets of the city.” (1) large quantities of hog lard.(2) and relieve sunburns. Some have found it helpful in relieving sunburn and it helps to fight inflammation Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) while adding moisture to the skin. Energy 649 kJ (155 kcal)

Hair Fashion: Native Americans across North America smeared bear Carbohydrates 0.00 g grease and other oils on their hair to make it shine. Both men and women Fat 8.30 g used bear grease or buffalo dung to stiffen curls made with a heated stick, and applied cactus pulp to make their Protein 20.10 g hair shine and other oils soaked with herbs to perfume the hair Vitamins Quantity %DV†

Rendering: Bear grease is rendered Vitamin A equiv. 10% 78 μg by cleaning off the fat, cutting into Thiamine (B1) 14% 0.160 mg small 1 inch squares. Place in a stock pot with an inch of water and slowly Riboflavin (B2) 57% 0.680 mg simmer (keep the heat low) stirring Niacin (B3) 21% 3.200 mg occasionally to keep from burning. Pour fat through a strainer and Minerals Quantity %DV† cheesecloth and then into glass jars. Allow to cool. It can be frozen for up Iron 55% 7.20 mg American Black Bear Range to six months or kept refrigerated for Phosphorus 23% 162 mg up to two. Present Day Range

Other constituents Quantity Extirpated www.encyclopedia.com Water 71.20 g (1) Frank Forester's Field Sports of the United States, and British Provinces, of North America p. 186 (4) File:Hildegard_von_Bingen.jpgFile:Hildegard_von_Bingen.jpg (2) Wood, Gerald (1983). The Guinness Book of Animal Facts & Feats. Sterling Publishing Co (5) commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cruikshank_-_Old_Bumblehead.png (3) Above Cameo of Bear (Diginatur) April 2021 8 ENDEAVOR On the Energy Front Celebrate Earth Day by Saving Energy at Home By: Andy Farmer, Virginia Energy Sense Each year on April 22, Virgini- try to raise the thermostat by 2 degrees and use ceiling ans everywhere celebrate Earth fans, if your home has them, to cool your home and Day and the natural beauty we reduce AC costs by up to 14%. are so lucky to have in our Switch to LEDs – Not only do LEDs last longer than tradi- state. As many Virginians con- tional incandescent lightbulbs, they also use up to 80% tinue to work at home amid the less energy and can help cut down on your monthly ongoing pandemic, this could energy bill. reflect a long-term trend of Caulk doors and windows – Caulking gaps and cracks residents remotely working. around doors and windows with weather stripping ma- Interestingly, recent consumer terials can cut your energy bill by as much as 20%. energy use behavior research Please consider taking some time this Earth Day to perform at from Virginia Energy Sense least one of the DIY tips listed above – they really can make a (VES) found that 47% of re- difference in reducing energy consumption at home. spondents noted an increase in

energy use at home during the From using your appliances more efficiently to monitoring your pandemic. In addition to that statistic, 49% of respondents said weekly energy use, there are many ways for you to take action they have become more conscious of their energy use since the this Earth Day. For more information, hear from Jack, our friend start of the pandemic last year. at Virginia Energy Sense who wants you to take steps to be-

come more energy efficient this Earth Day. Residents making efforts to become more energy efficient and energy conscious are major steps forward that should continue Visit www.virginiaenergysense.org and our YouTube channel beyond after Earth Day. As our research results show, there’s for more tips, How-To videos and other resources to help you still more work that can be done. (VES, the state’s energy edu- save energy at home this Spring. cation program under the guidance of the State Corporation Commission, has worked to inform Virginians of easy, cost- effective ways to reduce electric energy consumption at home and at work. To aid this effort, VES has prepared a list of easy, do-it-yourself tips on saving energy included below.

Home Energy Saving Tips

Unplug unused devices – Unplugging devices not in use can save up to 10% on your power bill. Maintain your HVAC system – Keeping your HVAC system running smoothly not only improves the com- fort of your home, but also ensures it is running effi- ciency during the summer. Keep your thermostat high – As the weather gets warmer, April 2021 ENDEAVOR 9

Home Instead Senior Care Keeping COVID-19 Down

Home Instead is proud to announce our successes in helping to flatten the curve of COVID- 19 transmissions in Northern Virginia. We have remained vigilant in our efforts by maintaining our PPE (Personal Pro- tective Equipment) supply and keeping our caregivers trained on proper safety protocols. And, to this end, we can boast that more than 60% of our staff is already vaccinated or will have received vaccinations by end of March! We are so proud that we are helping to put COVID-19 behind us! In fact, you can see photos of our brave caregivers also known as “vaccination heroes” on our local Home Instead Facebook page. Home Instead Office Staff: Deena Imbriglia, Erin Coelho, Layne Couser, Trupti Patel, Shelbee Williams, Earline Harris, Laura McKay, Pam We are thrilled to announce the Phillips, Angela Whitlock, Amy Reynolds, Tiffany Richards, Anabelle Ong-Hay return of Pam Phillips to the Annandale. Pam recently joined our team as the Client Development Manager. She is enthusias- home care services with locations across the United States, tically supported by Erin Coelho, Client Care Coordinator han- Canada, and Europe. Our local franchise has an outstanding dling Quality Assurance for our Home Helper/Companion ser- reputation of serving our community for almost 15 years. We vices, Laura find it a privilege to enhance and support our aging community

McKay, VP of members with personal care, meal prep, companionship, home

helper care and transportation services to name a few. Come Nursing, Anabelle Ong-Hay, RN, Amy see us sometime! We are located right next to Silverado on Reynolds, VP Op- Columbia Pike in Annandale. erations and Re- cruiting, Deena Imbriglia, Commu- nity Liaison, Trupti Home Instead Senior Care Patel, Accounting, 7058 Columbia Pike Layne Couser and Annandale VA 22003 Earline Harris, in the Annandale Shopping Center Scheduling Depart- 703-638-1806 . www.homeinstead.com/location/624/ ment, Angela Whit-

lock, Client/ Caregiver Adminis- trator, Shelbee Wil- liams, Evening/ Weekend Coordina- tor, and Tiffany Richards, Market- Our Caregiving Vaccination Heroes. ing-Social Media. More than 60 % of the staff are now Vaccinated Home Instead is the largest provider of April 2021 10 ENDEAVOR Support Local Small Business Keep Our Community Going

A NEW CUISINE FOR ANNANDALE WE’ER STILL HERE TO SERVE YOU!

Traditional Salvadoran foods are a mix of Native American Silverado is a Tex-Mex & American classics with a south-of- cuisines from indigenous groups and influences from Europe- the-border twist served in a family-friendly setting. We are an (Spanish) cuisine. Many of the dishes are made with offering curbside pickup & delivery with beer & wine available to go with your order! Place your order online at maize (corn), pork, chicken, beef, and seafood. SilveradoVa.com or on the GAR app. They also offer outside

You will find amazing chicken tamales, sweet corn tamales dining. Call for hours. best pupusas ever, great customer service, American menu Serving Best Buns pastries, breakfast sandwiches, Starbucks items, carne guisada (a saucy beef stew with potatoes and coffee & more daily starting at 8am! carrots), carne asada (grilled steak), Camarones a la Crema (Sauteed shrimp mixed with onions, green peppers and 7052 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 cream), Ceviche de Camaron (lime cooked shrimp), various Annandale Shopping Center . (703) 354-4560 Tacos, Quesadillas, and Fajitas, amazing desserts and fruit www.silveradova.com drinks.

Free delivery is available (with their own drivers) within a four mile radius for a $12.00 minimum purchase.

Pupusas Express 7042 Columbia Pike Annandale 22003 571.378.0018 www.pupusasexpress.com

Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, closed on Sunday In the Annandale Shopping Center April 2021 ENDEAVOR 11 Message from Chamber Members We are still here to serve you.

BEANETICS COFFEE ROASTERS MESSAGE FROM ANNSANDRA

More than a decade ago we opened our first business venture -- Dear AnnSandra Friends and Family, Beanetics Coffee Roasters -- in the heart of Annandale. Many of our family members and friends thought we had lost our minds We are now able to welcome you (still limiting numbers at leaping into the world of entrepreneurship. As we look back and any given time) into the store Monday-Saturday from 10 am think about the hundreds of choices that we made (or avoided) to 5:30 pm. there is one that stands out as the most important key to our suc- cess – our decision to open our doors in Annandale. As a small business, we value our customers and want to be able to service your needs. In order to do so, our website is Coffee is a ubiquitous product, enjoyed by nearly every ethnic, available for shopping. racial, religious, and socioeconomic group. Our mission was to introduce a higher-end product than offered by the traditional Additionally, we are be available by email or phone to take coffee shop chains. But if we built it and roasted it would the orders and arrange a time for “curbside” pick up if you pre- customer come? fer. We will do our very best to assure all orders will be shipped in a timely manner. We thought that choosing Annandale would give us a fighting chance to succeed because we believed it was a community with Thank you for supporting AnnSandra. a pool of potential customers who would indeed come if we took the risk and made the investment. 4417 John Marr Drive. - Annandale, VA. 22003 703-354-2110 . 800-357-2110, Why Annandale? Annandale is rich with diversity. It has house- [email protected] . www.annsandra.com hold income in excess of $110,000 with median home values in excess of $500,000. The surrounding population is well educat- ed. And while half of our community is Caucasian, the other half is composed of Asian, African American, Hispanic and other ethnic groups. We believed that this was a diverse community Free Shipping on that would support our business concept. orders over $150.00. The last several years have proven to us that indeed Annandale is a community willing to frequent and support a local coffee shop. Gift wrapping Given the fact that more independent local coffee shops fail than available. succeed we knew finding the right location was so important. We witness the fact that our choice was a wise one every day. David & Amy Starr

7028 Columbia Pike, Annandale at Gallows Road 703-941-4506

April 2021 12 ENDEAVOR Collector’s World Expanding A New Venue for Games and Events

Owners: Damon Hudson and Steve Weber Custom framing for your special collections now available

Later this year, Collector’s World in the Annandale Shopping NEW GAMES ROOM Center will be moving next door to Mathnasium and expanding In their new dedicated Games Room, owners Damon Hudson to over 6,000 square feet. Their dedicated retail space will more and Steve Weber will host fames focused for a kid friendly en- than double plus two additional rooms will be added. One will vironment such as learning how to play Pokémon on Saturdays. host their online business sales and the other a very exciting Plan to book a Pokémon birthday party or join a tournament event/game room. No matter your age, when walking into this designed for children, or another for adults on evening Game business you can’t help but feel that FUN is heading your way. Nights. One of their aims to promote less time on devices and more time interacting with peers who share a common interest. Much attention is being paid to expanding their inventory system and selection to 1 million cards ranging from modern and Currently, Pokémon and new unopened sports pack are ex- vintage to non-sports. They will also expand their comics sec- tremely popular. They receive all the new releases for hobby tion to over 50,000 and add a customer aide table where patrons stores including products never available at the large box stores. can sit and sort through their favorite cards and comics. Aside Because of Covid safety, the gaming rollout will be slower from retail buying and selling, Collector’s World will host spe- than other aspects of the new store but hopefully will be possi- cial events focusing on gaming, cosplay, authentication, card ble by the end of this year. shows, tent sales and children’s gatherings. Due to the pandemic, there has been a constant shortage of Focusing on their customer experience, the new and expanded Card and Comic supplies. Collector’s World broadened their Collector’s World will be a very kid friendly location with spe- search scouring every avenue to track down the page protectors, cial perks for good grades and enough stock to provide excite- card savers and general supplies that the collectors need. ment for kids, their family, and adults alike. VINTAGE & AUTHENTICATION More than anything else, Vintage is their specialty. Currently they have over 10,000 certified autographs from Muhamad Ali to Honus Wagner, rare autographed sports memorabilia and historical items. Their collection includes postcards, photos, magazines and many other classic relics of presidents and ce- lebrities.

On Saturday, June 12th from Noon to 5 pm Collector’s World will host an Authentication Event. You will be able to bring your autographed items into the store and have them authenti- cated by James Spence Authentication, who has built a worldwide reputation as the premier autograph authenticator in the April 2021 ENDEAVOR 13

“For me it was like the kid in the candy store syndrome, I wanted to run all over the store at a hundred miles an hour and look at and touch everything. If I ever win a huge lottery I'm going to by much of the stuff in this store.” Customer Comment

Pokémon remains one of the most popular of modern cards. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Super Hero, Magic, Star Wars Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, GarbagePailKids and more! world. To review in advance the fees see JSA's fee table see on the online business which kept them going without relying www.spenceloa.com/fees on the retail side. But over the long term, there is nothing better to see and feel something before you buy it. Customers are encouraged to drop off items the week prior to the event, and they will be ready for pick up the following week. Their ebay anchor store (collectorsworld-va) now has over They will take walk-ins on June 12th but keep in mind they only 20,000 positive feedback. Their auctions are highly popular allow a few people in the store at a time, so there may be a wait with Sports Cards, Autographs, Comics, Coins and outside. For questions about the event see Toys. With the new store rollout, people can pick up their auc- [email protected] tion winnings in person or click and search from their 10,000 buy-it-now listings for local pickup. If you wish to have your comics or magazines graded and slabbed, Collector’s World is now an Authorized CGC Dealer. LEARN TO DRAW COMICS Thanks to our artist in residence, David Sellner, they have been Sell or Consign Your Collection turned into a team of comic book characters. Events are offered

If you have an old collection you're looking to sell Collector's teaching you how to draw, hosted by David. For details, World will buy or sell your items on consignment! Bring your please see: www.facebook.com/CollectorsWorldVA. or to be pieces to the store in person anytime or schedule an appointment drawn as your favorite character: and they will provide their expertise on selling for top dollar! [email protected] or 703-256-8408.

They are always looking to acquire items and routinely conduct Annandale Location house calls. Items like comics, old paper items, cards, coins, 7030 Columbia Pike (current location), Annandale, VA 22003 toys could have considerable value. They will give you a fair 703-256-8408 . [email protected] price and provide hundreds of references to interested Call for current hours of sellers. This process is great for people not interested in selling operation. items themselves, or looking to put their house on the market. They have also dealt with estates. Unlike some buyers Collec- tor’s world will haul the entire collection, not just the items of value providing a real service to the estate. Interested sellers can go to their website, send an email or call the store

In May 2013, when Damon and Steve acquired the existing business, they launched an online sales department. It allowed them to continually buy collections especially from individuals who were ready to downsize. During 2020, they really leaned April 2021 14 ENDEAVOR Insurance Vintage Vehicles Deserve Classic Insurance By: Virginia Kinneman Kinneman Insurance

Most types of car insurance cover vehicles that deteriorate in your primary auto for regular driving to and from work and value over time. Classic car insurance does just the opposite. other destinations. It is designed to keep pace with the car’s increasing value and to protect what most owner/collector’s consider an invest-  Car shows and meetings – The limited use provision of ment. The bonus to classic car insurance is that it usually a classic car policy allows for travel to car shows and auto costs less, even though it offers higher coverage. Why? club meet-ups; however, this coverage may be restricted by Owners of classic cars tend to pamper and care for these ve- some insurers. If this is the case, there are insurers that can hicles, house them properly, and keep the mileage down. Pre- provide specialized coverage for car shows and meetings. miums average 20-40 percent less than a regular policy. Before choosing a classic car insurer, it’s worth checking whether they have travel restrictions if you plan to take your However much you may love your prized baby, not all old car on regular, multi-day, high mileage drives. cars qualify as CLASSIC for insurance purposes. The first test is whether the car’s value exceeds its original selling  Secure storage – When not in use, your special vehicle price. Some that may qualify would include: must be stored in a locked, enclosed, private structure, such as Exotic and luxury autos a residential garage or storage unit. Muscle cars  A clean driving record – You may be disqualified from Classic trucks classic auto insurance if you have serious offenses on your Hotrods and modified vehicles driving record, such as reckless driving, repeat speeding viola- Antique and classic cars, usually at least 25-30 years old tions or driving while intoxicated. Often no more than one at- that is not of a high production run. fault accident or moving violation with the previous three years is used as a requirement. Classic motorcycles, antique tractors and vintage mili- tary vehicles  Driving experience – five to ten years of driving experi-

WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR A CLASSIC CAR POLICY?

Many insurers won’t cover a vehicle in poor condition or has had significant damage and since the car’s age is not enough for specialized classic car insurance, look at the following qualifications used by many insurance companies.

 Limited use – Your classic car cannot be used for every- day commuting or errands, and your policy may include mileage limitations and proof the car is being properly gar- aged if you do travel with it. You may be required to use April 2021 ENDEAVOR 15 Classic Insurance

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Audition for the 2021-2022 Season Reunion Music Society American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras Diversifies and Adapts to the Current Crisis

Recognized as one of the leading orchestral training programs in Orchestra members are following through in a big way on the nation, AYPO provides competitive world-class training and this semester's focus on music by diverse and rarely-heard performance opportunities for musicians up to 21 years of age. composers. We currently have more than 15 ensembles With a nationally recognized artistic staff, a dedicated professional working on pieces by Florence Price, George Walker, Scott staff, and a host of volunteers, AYPO annually selects and trains Joplin, William Grant Still, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Ta- more than 400 of the area’s most talented young musicians. kayoshi Yoshioka, Madalena Lombardini, Anthony Plog, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Anton Reicha, and more. There will be All of our orchestras offer opportunities to perform demanding some old favorites by Holst, Mozart, and Mascagni as well. repertoire, audition for solos, and play in an ensemble with other superb musicians. If you are new to AYPO, be sure to visit our We think you'll agree when you hear it that this is all excel- ensembles page to learn more about each orchestra and decide lent music and deserves to be performed more often. which one might be the best fit for you. AYPO's intention is to place students in the most advanced and appropriate orchestra for How about Live Performances their musical growth. All applicants may be invited to join any Now that vaccines are rolling out, you may be wondering orchestra up to the orchestra for which they audition. when the orchestra will be able to offer live performances again. The answer is... we don't yet know, as it depends on With a nationally recognized artistic staff, a dedicated professional NVCC as well as CDC and local health authority guide- staff, and a host of volunteers, AYPO annually selects and trains lines. Everyone is eager to reunite on stage, but safety is more than 400 of the area’s most talented young musicians. paramount and we are taking a conservative approach. In the meantime, musicians are enthusiastically making new Students up to age 21 are encouraged to audition in June for the music with a mix of distancing, online, and asynchronous opportunity to participate in one of our five orchestras and six in- techniques, and are looking forward to presenting online strumental ensembles. Auditions will take place virtually this sea- premieres, and when the time is right, in live performances. son with video submissions due Monday, May 31st. Rehearsals for the 2021-2022 season will commence on Monday evenings in Sep- Reunion Music Society tember and continue through May. 8333 Little River Turnpike, CM342 Annandale, VA 22003 www.reunionmusicsociety.org Tuition & Financial Aid: Financial Aid awards are granted to families from varied economic backgrounds. AYPO is also happy to work towards a payment plan suited for you. Please reach out to us if you have questions or concerns at [email protected].

Auditions for the 2021-2022 Season are now open! Application deadline: Saturday, May 1, 2021 Commercial Real Estate Sales & Service

(Please note, applications submitted after the deadline are subject to a $10 late fee.) Greg McGillicuddy 8100 Ashton Ave #206, Manassas, VA 20109 Video submission deadline: Monday, May 31, 2021 gmcgillicuddy trustpropertiesinc.com Questions? contact [email protected]. (703) 392-0002 . www.trustpropertiesinc.com April 2021 ENDEAVOR 17 Create an Egg-cellent Spring Art The Developing World of Art Northern Virginia Fine Arts Fair Sept. 10-12, 2021 Project at Sully Historic Site

Spring has sprung and Celebrate the 30th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival the birds are singing! 2021. The festival, which typically takes place in the spring Spruce up your house and is hosted by the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE), now décor with an egg- renamed to the Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art. will take cellent art idea. place on Sept. 10-12 with registration available now.

Register your family Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art has produced this impres- for the “Spring Nest- sive fine arts festival since 1991. Participating artists uniform- ing” program and ly view the festival as one of the best outdoor art festivals in the learn how to create country and extend high praise to the level of hospitality they colorful birds’ eggs receive from volunteers and involvement from a community using the wet felting that appreciates the high quality of the art presented. technique. Place them The festival is free and open to the public, although $5 dona- in a natural nest to tions per adult in support of the art center are encouraged and bring a little spring- appreciated. In return for the donation, each patron receives a time into your home. robust festival program containing more than $100 worth of dining certificates, a map of the festival and complete artist This program is for a family or pod of up to four people, ages listing. 5 to adult. The 45-minute programs at Sully Historic Site run at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16, and at 10 Festival attendees will enjoy viewing inspiring and innovative a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The cost is $20 per family. art in a wide variety of media, interacting directly with artists from around the country, and exploring their own creativity in Sully was completed in 1799 by Richard Bland Lee, North- the Family Art Park. Thanks to a dynamic partnership with ern Virginia's first Representative to Congress. Reston Town Center Association and Boston Properties, all It is on the National Register for Historic Places and is ac- interior streets in Reston Town Center are reserved for pedestri- credited by the American Alliance of Museums. ans only during the Festival. The resulting 11-block art walk features more than 200 of the nation’s best artists and offers 30,000-plus art enthusiasts the opportunity to view and pur- Sully Historic Site chase original art directly from the participating artists. 3650 Historic Sully Way

Chantilly, Virginia Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival 703-437-1794 Reston Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20191 parks/sully-historic-site/ Sept. 10-12 — 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $5 Suggested Donations for Adults www.tephraica.org/festival . 703-471-9242

ACC photo archive April 2021 18 ENDEAVOR Meet the Artisan Acrylic Painter Jane Hannon

Jane with her daughter’s lov- ing Great Danes, Vegas and Marble seen here enjoying the landscape at the National Mall in DC. These gentle giants share a color known as “Merle”. They would be an inspiration to any artists or high-end fashion designer for these beautiful markings.

education for 40 years. She enjoyed the variety of tasks involved in being a counselor, including problem-solving and creative thinking. She taught children’s craft classes during the summers, teaching about conservation, recycling, and nature through crafts. Her previous art forms include polymer clay, knitting, quilting, crocheting, and decoupage, to name a few. Jane loves color and nature which provide an endless source of inspiration.

Jane enjoys painting on recycled pallet wood and glass items Jane Hannan has always been creative. Her latest art form is such as vases, bottles, old windows, and wine glasses. The acrylic painting on glass, recycled wood, and other “found” wooden items can be hung on a wall or displayed outside as objects. Jane is self-taught, thanks to the many online instruc- “yard art”. Recently Jane painted designs on candles and vo- tors who graciously share their techniques. Since the on- tive candle holders. She is always looking for new ideas, watch slaught of Covid-19, painting has been an excellent way to stay for Wind Chimes coming soon! creative and be safe. Jane’s painted items, dis- Jane is a retired Elementary School Counselor who worked in played at the Craft Gallery of Artisans United just off Hummer Road in Annan- dale, are colorful and whimsical. She loves getting ideas from customers and friends since the creative process makes her happy! She has been told that her artwork makes others feel happy and uplifted. Jane is excited to be a new artist at Artisans United. She loves the energy there and the creativity of the other artists. Please drop by! April 2021 ENDEAVOR 19

ARTISANS UNITED GALLERY

Annandale's One of a Kind Gift Gallery ing holiday ornaments to be shared with the residents of the Katherine Hanley Shelter in Fairfax County.

As a community resource, Artisans United, Inc. operates The Craft Gallery of Artisans United which is located just inside the front door of the Fred M. Packard Center in the Annandale Community Park off Hummer Road. Here the artists’ creations are on display and may be purchased.

The Craft Gallery of Artisans United is a cooperative endeavor, staffed and run by the independent members of Arti- sans United, Inc. as well as those individuals belonging to the member Guilds. On a daily basis, visitors will find the Gallery artisans happy to explain crafting techniques and to share their knowledge of where craft materials may be obtained. And, too, visitors will often discover impromptu demos in progress Artisans United, Inc., which officially began in 1988, is a non- as the artists complete their creations. We are always looking profit organization serving as a network of and for art- for new craftspeople to join our organization. If you are inter-

ists. Currently comprised of members of various Guilds and ested in joining us as a member artist, please ask at the front independent local artists and crafts-people, its primary purpose desk for a membership packet which explains what is expected is to preserve, promote, and develop the disciplines of visual of you as a member of Artisans United. arts and crafts. The organization provides an intellectual and creative forum for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and If you are looking for gifts, please visit the Gallery where you

materials among its members. Opportunities for growth and will find an exceptional range of items appropriate for baby, development are provided in a climate of mutual respect for wedding, mother’s day, father’s day, graduation and the different disciplines with encouragement given to all mem- housewarming gifts, or a special treat for yourself bers. MARCH - APRIL SHOW is open. Two of the highlights of the Artisans United, Inc. is tasked with taking arts out into the show are the work of our newest member, Marilu Del Carpio, community. To fulfill this mission, we have participated in and the inclusion of a number of pieces from members of the craft demonstrations, classes, talks, and exhibits both at the Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild (NVHG). Gallery and in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and librar- ies. In addition, we have taken part in the Annandale Fall Fes- Artisans United Gallery tival and have worked with the Cub Scouts and the Lifetime 4022 Hummer Road Learning Institute (which is connected with the Northern Vir- Annandale, VA 22003 ginia Community College). And, we also promote a 703.941.0202 . www.augallery.org ‘Christmas in July’ event, inviting the public to join us in mak- Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm April 2021 20 ENDEAVOR Real Estate Taxes Up, Up and Away Once Again The Board of Supervisors only Delivers Lip Service

The Fairfax Coun- When will the county hire inspectors to monitor and enforce ex- ty Board of Super- isting regulations? visors approved an advertised This year more than ever before, homeowners are squeezed with budget for fiscal higher food prices, utilities, and supply purchases for home year 2022 on schooling while many to most have seen a dramatic reduction in March 9 with final their income or are simply out-of-work. This constant year-in adoption sched- and year-out increase in the real estate tax rate is not only insen- uled for May 4th. sitive but destructive to the fabric of our communities as these This budget would policies drive those on fixed incomes, the young first time home retain the real buyers, and the elderly out of Fairfax County.

estate tax rate at Pre-pandemic, real estate taxes accounted for 50% of the annual $1.15 per $100 of county revenue. Commercial properties have seen a drastic re- assessed value, duction in income with high office vacancy rates. Companies in the same rate in effect for the current year but one that has negotiations for lease extensions and/or expansion a year ago creeped up and up each year over the past decade along with the simply halted the proceedings until the future landscape could be property assessments. surveyed. Localities report occupancy rates between 10 and 25%.

Although the final budget can not exceed this rate, it could be Many companies have already indicated their intention to reduce lowered which is often a tactic the board uses to show them- the leasable square footage they plan to maintain post-Covid. selves listening to the tax payers who are crying out for tax re- With 40% of the Metro workforce successfully working from lief. However, with the dramatic increase in assessments, An- home, work habits have definitely changed, probably forever. nandale homeowners are going to see a massive increase in their The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments estimate tax bill. For the average Annandale home, that could reach an- that 20% of local companies plan to continue telework and 37% other $500.00 this year alone. plan to allow more telework than pre-Covid. Only 23% plan to

The board rejected the budget proposal submitted in February decrease telework hours post-pandemic. Even before Covid, by Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill calling for a 1-cent many companies and entire industries had been moving par- decrease in the tax rate. Hill had told the board the decrease tial remote workplaces requiring less and less leased office would help offset a big increase in real estate assessments. space. Covid has simply accelerated the process. Interesting to consider as well, any number of companies have moved Bryan Hill, Fairfax County Executive, has called time and again out of Fairfax County and to remote workforces because of for a reduction of the real estate tax rate understanding that the the high cost of operations here. Covid has hastened residen- populace has had ENOUGH. Instead, he has suggested that the tial relocation to the outer-outer suburbs or to western coun- County tighten their belt and hold back their expenditures. That ties where remote working is more than viable with less ex- does not seem palatable to this Board of Supervisors. pensive housing and larger acreage. This trend was docu- mented and discussed at the county level pre-pandemic. Un- The Board has paid lip service to the problem saying that, “they fortunately, when you have been the best mouse trap for so are fully aware that many residents’ assessments are on the rise, long, it is difficult for many to see that newer better inven- many folks are struggling, and that vital county services are tions are on the market. needed now more than ever.” Yet, their awareness appears to be nothing more than placation and lip service. Yes, the pan- Commercial retail has also been hit hard with increasing vacancy demic aid they are providing is important. But, let’s not ignore rates while tenants are experiencing highly reduced revenues and just how many private organizations, companies and local citi- not nearly enough forward emergency planning to help cover zen groups are also helping along with the substantial Federal their current costs nor the ability or desire to adapt their business aid received through the CARES Act and the American Rescue plan. Real Estate Taxes on commercial centers is calculated not Plan. simply on the land and building values but also on tenant incomes. Will be interesting to see if those appraisals drop signifi- Fairfax County has the highest tax rate in the area while not cantly as they should. offering one more tangible service. They continue to transfer significantly more than half their income to the public schools As much as residential tax payers have reason to complain, com- and yet, see no measurable improvement in the testing results. mercial rates have soared over the past decade with great unex- The state of the roads is tragic, sidewalk installation creeps, and plainable variants in land values from one property to the next, it is up to the tax payer to report everything from pot holes, non- even immediately adjacent. In short, trying to obtain a believa- working street lights and after hours drinking and street racing. ble explanation of assessed commercial values is as clear as mud. April 2021 ENDEAVOR 21

Updated Zoning Ordinances Residential Neighborhoods to Become Commercialized

dedicated under the County’s Affordable Dwelling Unit Ordi- nance, where an accessory living unit is a subordinate unit provided in conjunction with a single-family detached dwelling. The ‘ADU’ abbreviation should not be used when referencing accessory living units.

Wait and see but it is unlikely. Considering the increased real estate taxes that will be charged, the increase in landlord’s income taxes due to rental income, the construction costs to con- vert (providing all is done to code), and the increased insurance costs, these units will not be financially feasible to rent at affordable rates, only at competitive rates. If you only wish to rent a one bedroom/bath within your own home you can do so right Converted Garage turned into an Accessory Living Unit (Sightline Institute 1) now with little to no regulation.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the mod-  Modernizing home-based business use and permitting cus- ernization project which goes into effect on July 1, 2021. The tomers with special permit approval. The Board did agree to new modernized regulations address certain residential uses, restrict administrative approval to HBBs that generate no including accessory structures, accessory living units, home- customers coming to the home, except for instructional ac- based businesses, and flags. The goal of zMOD was to create tivities. Other HBBs would still need to go through a public a cleaner and more straightforward document that is more hearing process.

accessible to the general public in understanding the County's zoning regulations. However, understanding the regulations  Adding a maximum flagpole height of 25 feet for lots with was not the problem. Fairfax County citizens are not stu- single-family dwellings or manufactured homes and 60 feet pid. zMOD was really designed to allow expanded use of the for lots with all other uses, with the ability to request a spe- county’s residential neighborhoods for business activities cial permit for an increased height. The limit of three flags which considerably increases the real estate taxes collected on per lot was carried forward from the previous Ordinance. these properties. Hope those who add an accessory structure, No limit on the size of flags was added. an accessory dwelling unit, or home based business are prepared to see their real estate taxes soar.

Notable changes include:  Allowing accessory structures, such as sheds, children’s play equipment, and gazebos, up to 12 feet in height to be located five feet from the side and rear lot lines.

 Removing the age and disability requirements for accessory living units (previously known as accessory dwelling units) in order to make these costly enhancements to a single family home rentable at a fair market rate and changing the process from requiring special permit approval to an administrative permit for interior units. To be approved, a home- owner must reside at the property with an ALU: they may not be distant landlords. You are no longer required to rent to those age 55 or older, nor to individuals with disabilities if the owner occupant is at least 55 years of age or disabled. The county claims that these ALU”s will help the county meet their affordable housing goals which makes no sense.

In Fairfax County, the abbreviation ‘ADU’ is used for a different use, affordable dwelling units. These are separate units

(1) Sightline Institute: Missing Middle Homes Photo Library, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons April 2021 22 ENDEAVOR Shepherd’s Center WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Seniors Helping Seniors ABOUT THE COVID -19 VACCINE

Volunteers Needed

The Shepherd's Center of Annandale Springfield, is a nonprofit “Is the COVID-19 “seniors helping seniors” organization, which takes area adults vaccine for people 50+ to medical, dental, and physical therapy facilities, shopping, like me?” food banks, and banking. They are an all-volunteer organization that makes a real difference in the lives of area seniors.

Currently, the Shepherd’s Center has an office opening on Thurs- days from 10 am to 1 pm. with duties that include answering Commonly Asked Questions phones, scheduling rides, and a variety of office duties. Comput- er skills and a pleasant phone voice a necessity for anyone work- Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe? ing in this job. Millions of people nationwide and worldwide have already received the vaccine with no serious side effects. You can volunteer when it fits your schedule. Openings include: community outreach, fundraisers, grant writers, event planning Is the COVID-19 vaccine effective? for luncheons, marketing, and Board of Directors. The vaccines are over 90% effective in protecting against the COVID -19 virus. If you are interested, or just want more information, please contact their office at 703-941-1419 Monday - Friday between 10 What are the side-effects of the vaccine? am and 1 pm. Many people experience mild pain where they get the vaccine shot, headaches, muscle aches, tiredness, and fever. These reactions are a sign that your body is building immunity to the virus, and usually go away in one to two days.

Can you get COVID-19 from the vaccine? No. There is no live virus in the makeup of the vaccine so you cannot get the virus.

How was this vaccine created so quickly? While the vaccine is new, the technologies used to develop these vaccines are not new. There has been over a decade of research into coronaviruses and the vaccine technology. The COVID-19 vaccines have gone through the same safety standards and approval process as all other vaccines.

Does the vaccine interact with your DNA? No. The messenger RNA (mRNA) component of the vaccine never enters the nucleus of the cell where our DNA is. The mRNA leaves the body after about 7 days.

Will the vaccine work in people like me? The vaccine trials included over 100,000 volunteers from different races and age groups. People with medical conditions like diabetes and hypertension were also a part of the trials.

How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Visit - www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/vaccine/ registration Call -The Vaccine Hotline – 703-324-7404 https://w.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/vaccihhhhhhne/ registration For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine visit April 2021 ENDEAVOR 23

Chamber Chat: News, notices & bulletins posted by Annandale Chamber Members

The Annandale Shopping Center is in full bloom and ready to serve The Shepherd's Center of Annandale-Springfield: To combat the needs of the community. Visit Beanetics, Silverado, Aldi Grocery, community spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Shepherd’s Mathnasium, Tiffany’s Bakery, Navy Federal Credit Union, Hair Unik, Center of Annandale Springfield (SCAS) has CANCELLED our Lee Cleaners, Collector’s World, Eden Nails, Hapmudo, Home Instead Lunch N’ Life Events until further notice Senior Care, H&R Block, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, the Annandale Barber Shop, Annandale Photo, and the Pupusas Express, who are all waiting Website Advertising now available on the homepage of the to serve you. 7000 Columbia Pike at Gallows Road. Chamber’s website. View the site for yourself and see why this is the Annandale . www.annandaleshoppingcenter.com. best viewed site in Annandale. Looking for Shopping and Restaurant

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Demaine Funeral Home, Backlick & Edsall Roads, Springfield, is ready to host the celebrations and remembrances that will honor your loved ones, and our staff will take care of all of your needs. We strive to make sure each life is well-celebrated! Call us today (703-289-4707) to set up an appointment to discuss how to prepare for the future.

ENDEAVOR News Magazine: Advertise in The ENDEAVOR News Magazine, Annandale’s popular news magazine. Stay in touch with local happenings, learn more about Annandale’s history, discover new business enterprises, and celebrate events in Annandale. Read current and past issues at www.annandalechamber.com For information about Kenwood School & Summer Day Camp advertising rates (discounted to Chamber members) email: [email protected] Est. 1957

Kenwood School Open House: On Saturday, May 2nd, we are hosting an open house from 9 am to Noon. Located in the heart of Annandale, come visit us and take advantage of special offers. We are also taking reservations for our summer camp program. Sign up for one or more 955 Sunset Ln, Annandale, VA 22003 weeks as your schedule permits. Each week has a different theme and (703) 256-4712 special field trips. 4935 Sunset Lane, Annandale. 703-256-4711 www.kenwoodschool.com www.kenwoodschool.com [email protected] Kona Ice of Annandale and Burke: Whether planning a party, corporate event, or school activity, Kona Ice has the perfect event package for you served from our beautiful mobile truck! We also make FUNdrais- ing simple - just tell us where to park and to whom we should write the check. It's that easy! Call 202-643-5113 or email Trung @ tdinh@kona- ice.com to book a FUNomenal experience! More information can be found at www.kona-ice.com

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crease dependence on psychiatric hospitalizations. RPSV operates five www.hapmudo.net centers in Northern Virginia including in Annandale and serves ~9,000 adults annually. RPSV’s oldest participant is 83 ~35% are veterans. Its programs are free. 800-374-4198. RPSVA.org http://bit.ly/2qkxkZg April 2021 24 ENDEAVOR Liberty Language Services Recovery Program Solutions Interpretation, Translation, Training Mental Health and COVID-19

Liberty Language Services is an agency providing total lan- Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia (RPSV) whose mission guage solutions and language access services to hospital sys- is to address the unmet needs of adults and seniors with mental tems, medical offices, legal firms, courts, public schools, feder- health, substance abuse, and homelessness issues in Northern al, state and local government agencies, universities, private Virginia since 2011. RPSV offers a variety of programs and ser- companies and more. vices to help individuals recover so they can move forward in life. Liberty is a certified Virginia SWAM (Small Women-owned and Minority-owned) language services agency based in the RPSV offers three free virtual support options for you. They MD, VA and DC metropolitan area. Their headquarters and encourage you to take advantage of their programs as often as classroom are located on Spring Hill Road in Vienna. They are needed. a licensed provider of several interpreter certificate training 1) Warm Line phone and one-on-one support (via Zoom) programs including Bridging the Gap; a nationally recognized 2) 15 Virtual Support Groups 40-hour medical interpreter training course designed by the 3) Customized Support Sessions for Businesses and Community CCHCP as well as Online Interpreter Training: Medical Edi- Groups tion; a 48 hour program developed with material from Cross

Cultural Communications.  RPSV’s Warm Line: RPSV’s Warm Line provides support to those in need during this period of additional stress in Core capabilities include on-site, face-to-face interpreting ser- people’s lives. Whether you or someone you know is in vices, over the phone interpreting and video remote interpret- need of emotional support, or need access to resources, ing. We also offer other language services such as written RPSV’s Warm Line staff is there to assist. translation, and American Sign Language (ASL) services. At your service is a scheduling team who is ready to receive Call (703) 817-6124 and fulfill requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Liberty Lan- Monday to Thursday from 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. guage Services has access to over 350 different languages and For those who prefer it, you can now meet “face-to-face” with a dialects. trained, compassionate, and non-judgmental Peer Recovery Spe-

cialist to discuss any challenges you may be facing or to combat When a language barrier is present, you need a company that loneliness. It’s just like calling the Warm Line using your phone, can create a bridge of communication. but now you can interact using Zoom. To book an appointment:

rpsva.org/warm-line-calendar/ Their interpreters are trained in their respective fields of interpretation and translation. No matter the industry, specialized training and credentialing standards are strictly applied to all  RPSV’s 15 Weekly Online Support Groups: RPSV offers their linguists. free virtual support groups via ZOOM three times a day (10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.) Monday through Fri- On-Site Interpretation, Telephonic Interpretation, Video Re- day. mote Interpretation, American Sign Language Interpretation, and Translation are offered at Liberty Language Services.  Free: Customized facilitated support sessions for area busi- When a language barrier is present, you need a company that nesses, houses of faith, and community organizations. can create a bridge of communication. QUESTIONS: (800) 374-4198

www.libertylanguageservices.com April 2021 ENDEAVOR 25 Year Round Seasonal Farmers’ Markets Farmers’ Markets Access to locally grown foods...

Notice of cancellation had not been posted at the time this magazine went to press. However, while the Fairfax County parks remain closed, these markets will most likely be cancelled. Check with each organizer for updates.

NOVA Central Farm Market Organized by the Fairfax County Park Authority, the two Church of the Comforter - Masks Must be Worn Annandale Farmers' Markets offer a wide variety of freshly 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 picked fruits, vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. There are www.centralfarmmarkets.com also fresh eggs, baked goods, fresh pasta, honey, jam, teas Sundays 8:30 am to 1:00 pm April –December and cider to purchase. Milk, cheese products and homemade Sundays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Jan. –March ice cream, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights offered. If gardening is an interest, NOVA Central Farm Market, formerly Mosaic Central Farm many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the sea- Market, is a year-round farmers market located at The son, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for Church of the Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd, Vienna, VA 22180 those ambitious projects. Master Gardener Plant Clinic on site at both Mason District and Wakefield Park, to answer The market features fresh local pork, chicken, fish, cheeses, questions about plants in your landscape. produce, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods to go, eggs, flowers, and ice cream. The market also has table seating, Mason District Park live music each week, kids club activities, chef demos, spe- 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 . 703-941-1730. cial events and much more! Parking: Plenty of free parking Thursdays May 6 - November 4, 2021 8:00 AM to NOON

AVAILABLE AT THIS MARKET: Annandale’s Beanetics Coffee, it pies, cookies, sweet breads, gluten free baked goods, Falls Church Farmers Market fruits, berries and vegetables galore, gifs, dried lavender, variety of City Hall Parking Lot - Masks Must be Worn teas, spices & spice mixes, veal, been pork, lamb, chicken, range 300 Park Ave. Falls Church, VA 22046 . 703-248-5024 free eggs, potted herbs and honey. www.fallschurchva.gov/547/Farmers-Market Saturdays 9:00 am - Noon Jan. - March Saturdays 8:30 am - Noon April-Dec. Wakefield Park Howard Herman, Market Mgr. [email protected] 8100 Braddock Road, Springfield, VA 22009 Wednesdays May 5 - October 27, 2021 Located just minutes from Annandale and Metro accessible 2:00-6:00 PM from the east and west Falls Church Metro stations, Falls Church City's Farmers Market boasts more than 50 ven- AVAILABLE AT THIS MARKET: Breads, patisserie, home- dors during peak season and more than 40 during the winter made pies, French bread, slow grown healthy flavorful meat and

eggs, apple butter, apple cider, & apple sauce, dried apples, jam & months. The market strives to support local farmers while canned peaches, variety of salsa, dry and fresh herbs, mushrooms, also helping protect the environment by reducing packaging herb plants, and numerous fruit, berry, and vegetable vendors. and transportation demands.

April 2021 26 ENDEAVOR

Sully Historic Plantation Fairfax County Park Authority

Sully Plantation in Spring Richard Bland Lee and Elizabeth Collins Lee 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA, 20151

Sully was the country home of Richard Bland and Elizabeth Col- Sully was built during the nation's Federal Period (1790-1820). lins Lee. It was built in 1794 on land inherited by Richard's fa- Outside, the clapboard siding conceals mortared brick set be- ther, Henry Lee II. The house was situated on, what was origi- tween the studs of the frame. Inside, the floor plan presents one nally, a 3,111-acre tract between Cub and Flatlick Runs, then half of a center hall configuration in keeping with Lee's initial part of Loudoun County, Virginia. plans to build a second full wing at a later date.

In 1789, Lee was elected to represent Northern Virginia in the Sitting rooms and living quarters open onto the first floor hall first Congress of the United States. For the next five years, he and second floor passageway. Lee's cousin, Thomas Shippen, a spent a good deal of his time in New York and Philadelphia, house guest from Pennsylvania in 1794, reported to his father, "I where the delegates convened. By the end of 1793, construction would fain give you some idea of the elegance in which this began on the manor house and its associated buildings, which kinsman of ours has settled himself...This house (is) lately fur- eventually replaced the log house that was Richard Bland Lee's nished from Philadelphia with every article of silver plate, ma- bachelor residence. hogany, wilton carpeting, and glassware that can be conceived... Parlours and chambers completely equipped with every luxury From Philadelphia, Lee ordered the necessary supplies and for- as well as convenience." warded building instructions to his agent in Virginia. Nails, plas- ter of Paris, linseed oil, window weights and ropes, and two mar- (The Shippens were a prominent family, part of the social elite ble hearths were among the cargoes shipped by sloop to the port well known in the colonies but may be remembered today for of Alexandria and transported by wagon the remaining 20 miles Margaret (Peggy) Shippen. Peggy married Gen. Benedict Ar- to Sully. "The colors I directed were slate for the Roof and Stone nold in 1779. A year later Arnold switched sides escaping to for the Body inside and out," Lee wrote. "Urge the painter to British headquarters in New York City with Peggy soon follow- lose no time in his work." ing. Later it became evident that she too had been an active participant in the conspiracy. Arnold had committed treason, Two-and-a-half stories high and three bays wide, Sully bears a abandoned his post as Commandant of the fort at West Point, resemblance to the townhouses of Philadelphia, the city where and took up arms with the British. ) Lee met and married Elizabeth Collins. She was the daughter of a Quaker merchant. Stephen Collins, visiting his daughter's Lee began to collect furnishings for his small but stylish manor Chantilly home in September 1794, wrote to assure his wife that house while still living in his log home. Eventually, a sideboard, Sully was "a clever house, has an elegant hall 12 feet wide and two dining tables and a pair of card tables were placed in the two very pretty rooms on the first floor....There are two large and new residence alongside mahogany chairs, a desk and 'handsom' one small Chamber in the second story, and one handsome and knife cases. Blue and white Chinese export porcelain, glass tum- large chamber in the third or garret story and another good lodg- blers and decanters, a silver plated urn and flatware having ing room besides..." "green Ivory handles of the best sort, the handles of the finest and largest sizes" adorned the dining table. The Lee home was, by design, a fit residence for a man of Lee's station and a comfortable dwelling place for his wife. Richard Bland Lee sold Sully in 1811. Financial reverses played April 2021 ENDEAVOR 27

Dining Room with Chinese Import Porcelain Settings which was very popular Sully kitchen with many period utensils. in both the colonial and Federalist eras. a part in the decision, and it is likely, too, that Elizabeth Lee cared ogists have determined that one slave quarter was located ap- more for the advantages of city life for herself and her children. proximately 300 yards from the main house adjacent to the farm At the same time, her husband was drawn to offices of public building area and near the south lane service which kept him away from his country estate. For whatev- er reasons, Sully was offered for sale and quickly sold to a cousin, After 1811, several more families called Sully home. All suited Francis Lightfoot Lee. the house to their particular needs and worked the land in a variety of ways. Their efforts contributed to the survival of the Rchard's 1787 inheritance from his father included land, livestock estate, particularly during the Civil War when both Union and and the ownership of 29 slaves. Among them were Sam, the Confederate armies camped across the county. blacksmith; John, a manservant; Prue, the mother of several chil-  Francis Lightfoot Lee, 1811 - 1838 dren; Thornton, a male cook; and Caine and Eave, who had lived and worked at Sully since 1746. These black men and women,  William Swartwort, 1838 - 1842, Speculator along with four tenants, provided the essential labor and artisan  Amy Haight Jacob and Amy Haight skills upon which the family depended. Their activities encom-  Alexander Haight, 1842 - 1852 passed every aspect of operating the farm.  James and Marie Haight Barlow, 1852 - 1869

A smokehouse and its twin, a small square building whose origi-  Stephen and Conrad Shear 1869 - 1910 nal purpose and location are still unknown, stand at opposite ends  William Eads Miller 1910 - 1919, Real Estate Agent of Sully house. In the smokehouse, meats were hung overhead to  King and Rebecca Poston, 1919 - 1939, Dairy Farmers cure on wooden pegs that are still visible.  Walter Thurston, 1939 - 1946, United States Diplomat Two feet thick at the base and 25 feet tall on its highest side, the  Frederick E. Nolting, Jr., 1946 - 1958, United States Diplomat dairy may have been the only quarried stone building on the prop-  Fairfax County Park Authority, 1959 - present erty. Probably constructed with some slave labor, its inner and outer walls were insulated with a mixture of earth and straw to insure relatively cool temperatures for the storage of milk, cheese Visitor Center and Gift Shop Temporarily Closed Grounds are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and butter. During the summer months, eggs, fruits and vegetables would have been kept there. The second floor "elegant apart- Tour Fees for Private / Same Household Groups: ment," as Lee noted in a description of his dairy, may have served  1 or 2 people: $20.00 as living quarters for an overseer or domestic workers, but there are no references to actual tenants during the Lee residency.  3 to 9 people: $40.00  Walk-through house tours are available Thursdays through Additional structures supporting farm activities and the quar- Sundays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ters that housed the slave community would have been an integral Tickets are released each Sunday for tours that begin the following part of the Sully landscape. In 1794, Stephen Collins described week. Meet at the main house for reserved tickets. Allow 10 minutes slave "huts... as different from such as I have sen for that purpose for check-in, temperature check, and quick health screening. 703-437-1794 in the lower part of Virginia..." Based on available data, archaeol- April 2021 28 ENDEAVOR Demaine Funeral Home To our Friends in the Greater Annandale Community

very near future. The ability to send real-time messages to families from anywhere in the world and have them displayed in our gathering spaces and online. Helping families plan outdoor and off-site services where different-sized gatherings may be possible in a safe manner. Offering a safe environment to still offer refreshments to our guests. And looking for new ways every day to make sure we are on the edge of how to make celebrating your loved ones’ lives in a safe but meaningful way.

Every life is to be celebrated and every detail is remembered. We know how difficult times are and what extra burden losing a loved one can be in the midst of everything else going on. We will work with any budget and do our best to celebrate each and every life the way it was meant to be. Give our experienced team the opportunity to show you all of the ways we can do 2020 was a year like no other. As we enter into a new year, we that. look back on the year prior and take stock. What did we do well? What could we have done better? What opportunities do If you have questions or concerns about how we can safely care we have in the new year? for your loved ones and family members during this time, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our staff is ready to answer ques- 2020 taught us so much. About ourselves, about our communi- tions, provide ideas, or simply just reinforce everything we are ties, about life. About how we want to approach things going doing to maintain the highest level of safety during these times. forward. And finally, we are looking for new ways to interact safely Our commitment to you – the families we serve – has always with the community! We miss all of the in-person events (we been the utmost care. But in this time, it means something dif- know we will get back to them soon!), but are investing in the ferent and it means something more. community and our neighbors in new and exciting ways.

We will provide the cleanest, safest environment possible. Stay safe, stay healthy, and take care of each other. All of our Guests must wear masks. Distancing is observed. We will mon- best for all that 2021 can be. itor the state and health department limits on guest count. Our cleaning practices and sanitation schedules will be regular and Thank you! effective. You can visit us knowing we are working to keep The Demaine Funeral Home staff everyone who comes through our doors safe and healthy.

But, if you are from an at-risk group or just feel safer at home, let us walk you through how everything from our ar- rangement conference to completing important paperwork can be done online safely and securely.

We are thinking outside the box on how best to allow people to come together when it may not be possible to be together in person. We are offering complimentary streaming services via our Facebook page. Investing in the latest technology that will allow us to offer private streaming services in the April 2021 ENDEAVOR 29

Fancy an English Tea? Make Your Reservation at the Historic House

Six Degrees - 2-3pm. (Adult) How many “handshakes” away from fame are we all? Explore the theory that everyone is six or fewer social contacts apart. Discover surprising human con- nections—present and historical—and learn how to find links to famous ancestors in your family tree. Lecture only: $12/ Optional tea box: $24.

Sunday, May 9 : Mother’s Day Tea: Bringing Up Baby 2-3pm. (Adult) Take an entertaining look at parenting throughout history as we explore child-rearing advice of times past. Hear surprising advice dispensed by early “experts” that both shock and amuse us today. Then celebrate motherhood at your tea table! Lecture only: $12/ Optional tea box: $24.

Sunday, May 23: Private Matters - 2-3pm. (Adult) Personal grooming was a public affair for centuries. Explore the history of washing and dressing, from medieval bathing habits to the Green Spring Gardens - Historic House 18th-century ritual of the lady’s toilette. Hear about the inti- mate and public elements of these necessary aspects of every- TEA PROGRAMS AT THE HISTORIC HOUSE day life and how, eventually, privacy prevailed! Lecture only:

$12/ Optional tea box: $24. This spring, Historic Green Spring invites you to enjoy five virtual afternoon tea programs at home. All registrants will be sent TASTING PROGRAMS a link by e-mail to attend the lectures on Zoom. Make an occa- sion of it. Treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea just like the Saturday, April 3: Tasting: Chocolate from Around the ones served at the Historic House. Optional afternoon tea boxes World - 10-11:30am. (Adult) Explore the wide world of choc- prepared by our caterer will be available for pick up at Green olate. Hear about its history and sample a fine selection from Spring Gardens between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the day of the different countries ranging from low to high cacao content and program. Tea boxes include savory finger sandwiches, pastries, featuring some adventurous flavorings. Who makes the best? scone with cream and jam, and tea bag. Just put the kettle on, You be the judge. $25 per person. relax, and enjoy. Saturday, June 5: Tasting: Balsamic Vinegar—10- Sunday, March 28: Wabi-Sabi: Embracing Imperfection 11:30am. (Adult) Savor a selection of fine balsamic vinegars 2-3pm. (Adult) Discover your sense of wabi-sabi, the Japanese with varied accompaniments. Hear about the history of Italy’s art of finding beauty in the naturally imperfect world. Explore famed elixir and how to distinguish genuine balsamic from the this philosophy of “making do” that resonates in austere times, imitations. Learn about its provenance, its myriad uses, and and its origins in the world of tea. Japanese tea sample and tradi- how to assess its complex flavors. Delizioso! $32 per person.. tional sweets included in the optional tea box. Lecture only: $12/ Optional tea box: $24. GARDEN PROGRAMS - EVENTS - FINE ARTS

Sunday, April 11: Salute to the Seventies - 2-3pm (Adult) FITNESS - BY-REQUEST - AND VISIT WITH THE Enjoy 1970s nostalgia as we explore social highlights—and HISTORIAN PROGRAMS lowlights—of the decade in which Green Spring Gardens was available at: www.annandalechamber.com/ born. Discover why greenspringgardensprogramsapriltojune2021.rhtml the 70s were dubbed the “Me Decade” and Register online: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks parktakes or re-live the glory days call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. of pre-Internet amuse- ments: rotary phones, bell-bottoms, disco and Green Spring Gardens chia pets! Lecture on- 4603 Green Spring Road – Alexandria, Virginia 22312 ly: $12/ Optional tea (Entrance just across from Pinecrest Golf Course behind the box: $24. Pinecrest Shopping Center)

Sunday, April 25: April 2021 30 ENDEAVOR Cicadas to Swarm in May Plant Sales Underway at Green It Takes Seventeen Years to Hatch an Invasion Spring Gardens

Brood X (Brood 10), the Great Eastern Brood, is one of 15 broods Phone-order plant sales with curbside pickup is now available of periodical cicadas that appear regularly throughout the eastern at Green Spring Gardens. There are three planned phases to United States. It has the greatest range and concentration of any of the plant sales -- plant plug-tray sales, individual plant sales the 17-year cicadas. with curbside pickup, and in-person shopping.

Every 17 years, Brood X cicada nymphs tunnel upwards en masse Plant plug-tray sales are ongoing through April 2. Orders can to emerge from the surface of the ground. The insects then shed be placed by calling Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. their skins on trees and other surfaces, thus becoming adults. The A plug-tray plant list is on the Green Spring website. mature cicadas fly, mate, lay eggs in twigs, and then die within several weeks. The combination of the insects' long underground Each tray contains 30 plugs of small, well-rooted perennials life, their nearly simultaneous emergence from the ground in vast ready for direct planting and consists of a curated mix of 10 numbers and their short period of adulthood allows the brood to different species of plants chosen to work together in similar survive even massive predation. growing situations in the garden. There are trays for a dry sun pollinator garden, a moist sun pollinator garden, a moist shade garden and a dry shade garden. The price is $120 per tray. HISTORY The first known description of an emergence of Brood X appeared Supplies are limited. Pickup will be available on April 13 and in a May 9, 1715, entry in the journal of Rev. Andreas Sandel, the 15. pastor of Philadelphia's "Gloria Dei" Swedish Lutheran Church. In Phone order sales with curbside pickup for individual plants 1737, botanist John Bartram wrote a letter that described the perio- begin on April 12 and will continue into early fall. An order dicity of the brood's emergences and his 1732 observations of the form and a list of available shrubs, perennials, annuals and insect's insertion of their eggs into the small branches of trees tropicals will be on Green Spring’s website, and the plant list northwest of Philadelphia. Bartram later recorded in greater detail will be updated weekly. Gardening tools will also be available within two manuscripts the brood's May 1749 emergence. through phone orders.

Pehr Kalm, a Swedish naturalist visiting Pennsylvania and New In-person shopping at the plant shop is expected to begin Jersey in 1749 on behalf of his nation's government, observed in around mid-May, depending on COVID-19 restrictions in late May an emergence of Brood X. When reporting the event in a place at the time. paper that a Swedish academic journal published in 1756, Kalm wrote: The Garden Gate Plant Shop at Green Spring Gardens spe- cializes in plants that do well in local growing conditions. It “The general opinion is that these insects appear in these fantastic offers many of the plants that are featured in Green Spring’s numbers in every seventeenth year. Meanwhile, except for an occa- demonstration gardens. sional one which may appear in the summer, they remain underground. There is considerable evidence that these insects appear Green Spring Gardens is located at 4603 Green Spring Road every seventeenth year in Pennsylvania.” at Pinecrest. The gardens are open to the public and free to enter year-round. 703-642-5173 or visit SWARMS OVER 85 YEARS: 1953, 1970, 1987, 2004, 2021, 2038 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:17-year_cicada.jpg April 2021 ENDEAVOR 31 Turn your Tot into a Nature Lover at Hidden Oaks “Sport speaks to youth in a language they understand.”

Help your children begin to discover the wonders of nature with the “Tots in the Woods” program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Tag along with your child on a hike, join in outdoor activities, and meet an animal in each class. The program on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, will focus on Signs of Spring. On Wednesday, April 21, the topic will be Rock’n with Rocks.

This program is geared toward children ages 4 and 5. It runs from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and again from 11 to 11:45 a.m. The cost is $8 per child for each session. One adult only per registered child. Sorry, but no siblings allowed.

Meet at the program shelter behind the nature center. Six-foot distancing and masks are required for everyone. Session date topics are: 4/7 Signs of Spring, 4/21 Rock’n with Rocks, 5/5 Bear Buddies & 5/19 Insects and Spiders. Each session $8.00.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center is located at 7701 Royce St., Annan- dale, Virginia. For more information, call 703-941-1065; or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden-oaks The Annandale Boys & Girls Club engages

our community to inspire boys and girls of (202) 643-5113 All ages to get outside, pick up a ball, bat, Stick, glove or pom-pom and

Join the Fun

Learn more about our Programs & Register at abgc.org April 2021 32 ENDEAVOR Calendar Of Events

SAVE THIS DATE: Saturday, October 23, 2021: The Annandale Parade Registration forms will be available May 1st on the Chamber’s website. The conditions and requirements within the Fairfax Health District and State regulations governing outdoor gatherings will determine whether the parade goes forward or not. At the time of this printing, the Chamber has decided to begin preparations for the parade and keep the community informed as the year progresses. Please send your registration to secure the best spots.