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2 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Viewpoints What Are You Thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day? — Jean Jianos

Author Pat Britz Kim Tran, Manager, Great signs copies of her Falls Nails and Spa book at Katie’s “I’m thankful for my chil- Coffee Shop. The dren, my family and friends. I book, “Animals don’t want to sound so Need Zzzs Too,” typical, but that’s really it, the addresses children’s basics. You don’t need any- sleep habits. thing extravagant as long as you have your family, your close friends. That’s what really matters, the simple things in life.”

Cindy Grisdela, Artist, Photos by Alex McVeigh/The Connection member of Great Falls Studios “I am thankful for my family Author Writes and artist friends in Great Children’s Falls Studios.”

Sleep Book Susan Platt, Great Falls “I’m grateful to have been married 34 years to a wonder- ful man. I’m thankful for my Pat Britz hosts signing at father who is almost 87 years old and my stepmom who is a Katie’s Coffee Shop. cancer survivor, and that they are coming to my house for By Alex McVeigh Thanksgiving with my brother The Connection and sister and their families.”

uring her years working for the National Sleep Foundation, author Pat Britz heard Leny Vantuijl, Childcare Dit all from parents. Calls about children Provider, Great Falls that wouldn’t go to bed, that couldn’t “I am looking forward to sleep and more. Thanksgiving and hope that “Over that time I did a lot of research, wrote a lot everyone will have a wonder- of materials and even made a Power Point presenta- ful holiday, especially those tion aimed at parents,” Britz said. “And that’s how I serving our country. I am got the idea for my book.” thankful for all who serve in Britz released her first book, “Animals Need Zzzs the military. I know lots of Too,” this year, as a way to get children interested in Author Pat Britz with copies of her book, families that are not together the concept of sleep. “Animals Need Zzzs Too,” at Katie’s Coffee [for Thanksgiving].” “Kids love animals, and I thought what better way Shop. to get them interested in sleep than by comparing them to the sleep patterns of the animals they know months,” she said. and love?” she said. “They’ll learn in the book that While many writers, especially first time writers, every animal, and even plants, have a sleep cycle.” find that putting the book together is the easy part Maggie Giordano, Great Using colorful illustrations of the animals depicted, compared to the editing and promotion of their book, Falls readers will learn about the different ways animals Britz said she has enjoyed getting out into the com- “I’m thankful for my family sleep, such as the giraffe, which sleeps standing up, munity. because they are there with and even highlights the fact that even animals are “I’m enjoying the marketing aspect as much as the me through thick and thin.” known to take naps. writing part,” she said. “It’s a great way to spend “It’s very important for children to form healthy your retirement. I’m meeting people, sharing stories, sleep habits when young, because those are habits listening, it’s been a lot of fun, especially during the that will last a lifetime,” Britz said. “Hopefully this readings.” book will get kids to reflect on their own sleep pat- Britz said she is close to selling out the first print- terns and help them realize how important it is to ing of the book, and is looking toward another one. Johnathan West, Oakton, health and general well being.” She says she is more than happy to speak to other working in Great Falls Britz retired last year, and since then she has been groups as well, whether schools, zoos or other orga- “I am thankful for my job. I taking her knowledge to local elementary schools nizations. guess there are a lot of people and zoos to speak on the topics covered in her book. “Animals Needs Zzzs Too” is available online at out there who don’t have jobs She recently held a book signing at Katie’s Coffee Amazon.com, as well as the Reston Zoo, National and who are struggling. Also, Shop in Great Falls, where she sold every book she Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, Toy Cor- thankful for my family, brought with her. ner in Oakton and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens friends, health – there’s a lot.” “Writing a book was something that had been on in Vienna. my bucket list for a long time. Before I retired, I would Groups interested in having Britz present to them write in spurts, go hard for a while, then nothing for can reach her at [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 ❖ 3 The County Line

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Library Board of Trustees Chair Willard O. Jasper (center), along with several other library board members, presented reports from two ad hoc committees appointed by Wearing purple, about 50 library supporters gathered the library board in September to conduct a series of public outreach meetings after at the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday, trustees suspended the beta plan to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tues- Nov. 19, to show their support for the library board’s day, Nov. 19. Recommendations included increased funding and discarding the con- recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. troversial beta plan. Library Board of Trustees: Who They Are, What They Do

Library’s Beta Plan: The Fairfax County Public Library Appointed by Supervisor John Foust Board of Trustees, a 12-member, volun- (D-Dranesville) teer board is responsible for library Branches located in this district: policies and for making budget recom- Dolley Madison Library mendations to the Board of Supervisors. Great Falls Library Dead on Arrival The board meets on the second Wednes- Herndon Fortnightly Library day of each month except August. Most Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library “The predominant message (from the report) is meetings are held at 7 p.m. at George Supervisors endorse that the library requires additional funding to main- Mason Regional Library. Hunter Mill District The public is invited to attend. A Michael Cutrone of Reston tain its high-quality selection,” Jasper told the board. maximum of ten people may register to Appointed by Supervisor Cathy Library Board’s recom- “The library budget has been cut 40 percent … spend- speak on library concerns during the Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) ing in Fairfax County is the lowest in all eight neigh- public comment period at each monthly Branches located in this district: mendations to increase meeting. Patrick Henry Library boring jurisdictions.” For information or to register to Reston Regional Library In addition to accepting the report, the board ap- speak, call 703-324-8324. funding, discard beta plan. proved Bulova’s motion to add a “consideration item” Mason District By Victoria Ross of $1 million to the fiscal year 2015 budget. “This BOARD OF TRUSTEES Elizabeth Clements of Annandale Lee District Appointed by Supervisor Penny Gross The Connection additional funding would … be directed to the ac- Willard O. Jasper (Chair) of Alexan- (D-Mason) quisition of non-fiction works,” Bulova said. “More dria Branches located in this district: ou can assume that the BETA Plan is dead. than 10,000 additional materials could be acquired Appointed by Supervisor Jeff McKay George Mason Regional Library I will make that motion tomorrow.” In her with this funding.” (D-Lee) Thomas Jefferson Library Branches located in this district: Woodrow Wilson Library Yemail to a concerned library patron the Supervisor Michael Frey (R-Sully), who voted no John Marshall Library night before the Board of Supervisors Nov. on the motion, said he wasn’t pleased with the Kingstowne Library Mount Vernon District 19 meeting, Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-at-large) library’s report, and chastised fellow supervisors for Richard Byrd Library Donald F. Heinrichs of Alexandria distancing themselves from “the reforms we made.” Appointed by Supervisor Gerald put to rest speculation that the board would resusci- At-Large Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) He also praised Library Director Sam Clay for hav- “tate the controversial beta plan aimed at streamlin- Charles Fegan (Vice -Chair) of Branches located in this district: ing the county’s library system. ing the courage to “put the (beta) plan out there.” Annandale Lorton Library The next day, the board passed Bulova’s motion 8- “I really was kind of shocked that the Board of (Representative to FCPL Foundation Martha Washington Library Trustees would come back with a report that essen- Board of Directors) Sherwood Regional Library 1 to accept a report from the Library Board of Trust- Branch located in this district: ees, effectively killing the beta plan, which included tially says flatly ‘no’ to all proposed changes and ‘give All branches Providence District proposals to reduce staff, eliminate the requirement us more money,’” Frey said. Margaret Koplitz of Falls Church for branch managers to have a master of library sci- “Our board has been saying to every department Susan C. Thorniley Appointed by Supervisor Linda Smyth Represents Fairfax County Public (D-Providence) ence degree, and reduce the number of children’s head tell us how you can do more with less, and Schools Branch located in this district: librarians. they came back and said we’ll do the same with more. 5215 Dunleigh Glen Lane, Burke Oakton Library Library Board of Trustees Chair Willard O. Jasper And the supervisors said OK — here’s million dollars Branch located in this district: presented the reports from two ad hoc committees, more,” Frey said. “They have seen how to get more All branches Springfield District Dr. Joseph H. Sirh of Clifton appointed by the library board in September to con- money — just turn up the heat on us.” Braddock Appointed by Supervisor Pat Herrity duct a series of public outreach meetings after trust- Criticism of the plan has been building since July, David C.F. Ray of Annandale (R-Springfield) ees suspended the beta plan. when Clay unveiled a program that would test a new Appointed by Supervisor John Cook Branch located in this district: “For starters, there is no sentiment on the commit- organization model this fall at the Burke Centre Li- (R-Braddock) Pohick Regional Library Branches located in this district: tee, the Library Board of Trustees, staff, or the ma- brary and the Reston Regional Library, the busiest Kings Park Library Sully District jority of public commenters to move forward with library branch in the county. Clay has defended the Burke Centre Library Karrie K. Delaney of Chantilly the beta plan, including its reclassification of posi- reorganization, saying that the goal was to stream- Appointed by Supervisor Michael line staffing while retaining a high level of service. City of Fairfax Frey (R-Sully) tions,” Jasper told the board in explaining the blan- Mary Petersen of Fairfax Branches located in this district: ket rejection of the beta plan. Vera Finberg, a librarian who attended the board Appointed by Fairfax City Council Centreville Regional Library Jasper also said the library system has “suffered meeting, said she was disappointed by the board’s Branch located in this district: Chantilly Regional Library demonstrably” from several years of severe budget discussion of funding. City of Fairfax Regional Library Access Services for people with dis- “This is a rich county,” Finberg said. “Do not tell us abilities. cuts, and recommended increasing funding library Dranesville District Access Services is located at the Gov- operations. See Beta Plan, Page 7 Kristin Cabral of McLean ernment Center. 4 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 ❖ 5 News Inventor Sets Sights on Sprinkler Savings

He has patented the algorithm, which Michael Lehmann develops device, algorithm to detect rainfall. looks a the average run time of the system it’s connected to, and starts working from By Alex McVeigh there. The Connection “This started as a way to make lawns greener and healthier, but I think the big- ain brings with it a lot of head gest benefit comes in the form of savings, aches, but for Michael Lehmann, people don’t mind saving money if their Rrowing coach at Langley High lawn looks the same,” he said. “Now I’m School, one thing bothers him working on a smartphone app that will let most of all: driving through the rain and people track their usage and how much seeing automatic lawn sprinklers going all money they save.” out, watering an already saturated lawn. So Lehmann, a web and systems devel- THE NEXT STEP for Lehmann has been oper, decided to take matters into his own to work on the business aspect. He says he’s hands, and the result was Green Rain. It been approached by some investors, but started when his parents moved into a new Photo Contributed hasn’t taken any yet, he wants to learn on home, one with an automatic sprinkler sys- A device designed by Michael Lehmann that detects recent rainfall and his own. tem. adjusts automatic sprinkler timers accordingly. He’s been applying to programs that fea- “Their system had timers, but didn’t have ture startup investments, and he’ll be mak- anything that would turn them off if it It will even look ahead to the forecast, my unit, that’s it.” ing his tweaks over the winter, with plans rained, or was going to rain, because then and if rain is expected, it won’t let the sprin- Lehmnn has the system installed in two for a big push in the spring. that water wouldn’t be needed,” he said. klers turn on. It will do this for up to two houses in Great Falls, and there are others “A system like a country club or golf “So I built this small computer that hooked days, and then if no rain falls, the sprin- in Chantilly, as well as Colorado, Tennes- course has to regulate their water usage into their system, and it uses an algorithm klers will come on normally. see and Michigan. runs about $20,000, this is much cheaper, to look back and forward to the amounts of “I’ve given units to about 10 houses of “I wanted to spread it around the country closer to $200. It’s a little device that uses rainfall and adjusts accordingly.” people I know all around the country, it can to get good data from all over, and then I about $3 worth of power per year,” he said. attach easily to any system, and they’re see- can use that to make changes as needed,” “I think the savings combined with the sim- AN AVERAGE LAWN might take 1.5 ing about a 40 percent savings on their he said. “The people who have it already plicity of an install and the ease of use will inches of water per week, and Green Rain water bill,” he said. “It’s very easy to install, have sent me their SD cards from their sys- interest a lot of people.” can tell if that amount has already fallen, these sprinkler system panels already have tems for the winter, so I can analyze the data, Lehmann is currently raising money or will fall in the next few days, and will wires that connect to a timer, you just dis- make changes as needed, and make sure through an Indie GoGo page, which can be cut the sprinklers off accordingly. connect the timer, and connect the wires to everything is running the way it should.” found at www.getgreenrain.com.

6 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Beta Plan Discarded From Page 4 discards. “We should look at who we are “We need to be sure books are and who we should be serving … you value libraries and don’t have on library shelves as long as pos- Collaboration is important.” enough money to support them.” sible. Mending used to be part of Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) Finberg was joined by more than process. This is something that said the library controversy ex- 50 library supporters — employ- seems to have fallen by the way- posed a silver lining. ees and volunteers — who at- side, and that’s putting it nicely,” “Let there be no doubt in the tended the meeting to show sup- Smyth said. community about the passion that port for library board’s recommen- Supervisor John Cook (R- citizens have about their libraries,” dations. Braddock) said he supported the McKay said. “We should be proud They applauded when Supervi- library system and the public en- of all the responses we heard.” sor Linda Smyth (D-Providence), gagement process, but noted that David Broder, president of the dubbed the “dumpster diving su- libraries had to find ways to adapt SEIU Virginia 512, said the library pervisor,” spoke. Smyth touched to a world where the Internet has board’s reports teach two lessons. off a furious debate over how the replaced newsprint and e-books “First, local families love our li- library discards used books when have supplanted paperbacks. braries and library staff,” Broder she photographed dumpsters full “Libraries everywhere are said. “Second, any so-called re- of books in seemingly good con- changing as new technology forms which don’t take advantage dition that she found behind the changes the nature of information- of librarians’ expertise and which library’s technical operations cen- gathering,” Cook said. “If the an- don’t reflect the desires of the com- ter in Chantilly this summer. swers were simple, someone munity are bound to fail. The On Aug. 29, Smyth recovered would have thought of it already.” Board of Supervisors needs to lead dozens of usable books from the Most of the supervisors praised the effort to strengthen our librar- dumpsters, and then took them to the patrons and staff who partici- ies for the next generation.” county officials who ordered an pated in the public meetings and Supervisors asked the Library immediate stop to the discarding. committees. “We heard you,” Su- Board to return in December with Smyth said she learned that more pervisor John Foust (D- a plan for implementing the rec- than 250,000 books have been Dranesville) said. “In my opinion, ommendations. thrown out since October 2012. in two months you’ve made tre- To read the Library Board of “One never knows what this job mendous progress.” Supervisor Trustees reports, go to http:// will bring,” Smyth said at the Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ board meeting, adding that she said she was grateful that library news/ was still hearing concerns about staff also attended the meetings. communicationandevaluationreport.htm

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Adoption? Pat Herrity confide in, and to love. It is not often you By Pat Herrity are presented with the opportunity to have Springfield Supervisor such a meaningful and significant impact Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on a life, and I am glad we embraced the opportunity when it arose. ovember is National Adoption In July of this year Governor McDonnell Awareness Month, and as an initiated the “Campaign for 1,000”, an ef- Nadoptive parent this issue is fort to match 1,000 adoptive families to close to my heart. When the 1,000 children in foster care. In support of opportunity to adopt our 9-year-old daugh- that goal the General Assembly approved ter in 2002 arose, it was probably the last $1.5 million in this year’s budget for this thing my wife Nancy and I thought we effort and to provide post-adoption support would be doing that summer. That is the for adoptive parents and children. Support purpose of National Adoption Awareness services include: access to staff specializ- Month, to raise awareness of the need and ing in adoption records, assistance with the positive impact it can have on a life. adoption searches, help with the legal fi- When foster children turn 18, they age nalization of adoption, and much more. out of the system; leaving them with little Thanks to the Governor’s initiative more help and few resources as they transition than 880 children who were eligible for into adulthood. “Aging out” means they do adoption have been either adopted or not have a stable place to call home for the matched to families knowledgeable of the holidays, no one to walk them down the child’s needs and committed to follow aisle, or be there when they have families through to adopt. Included in this number of their own. Statistics show that children are 16 of the 20 longest waiting youth, one who age out of the foster care system with- of which was in the foster care system for out being adopted are less likely to finish 16 years and was waiting for an adoptive high school, much less likely to start or fin- family for the past 14 years. ish college, less likely to have stable hous- I urge all readers to look into adoption ing, more likely to commit crimes, and more and see if it is for them — there are many, likely to have a child out of wedlock. It is many children out there who need your help truly saddening that for every 100 kids who and can benefit from a loving home. It is age out of foster care, 54 become home- my hope that we can reach the Governor’s less, and 94 will not graduate from college. goal of matching 1,000 kids to 1,000 fami- The statistics above are shocking, and it lies by the end of his term, and can con- is hard to imagine where our daughter tinue to give kids a shot at life and a loving would be today without the guidance all home well into the future! young women need as they go through high If you are interested in adopting out of school, and the challenges of applying and Virginia’s Foster Care System, please visit getting in to college; without people (and www.VirginiaAdopts.Virginia.Gov or call our pets!) to call family, people to trust and Virginia’s Adoption Hotline at 800-DO-ADOPT. School Notes

Send School Notes to greatfalls@ Eristof and Eleanor G. Tolf of the Potomac connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday. School, and Kyle Alexander, Nadege Aoki, Eric Bo, William Bradbury, Arno Chang, Matthew Kramer of McLean, a sophomore at Cameron Ewell, Emma Gee, Jordan Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Goodaon, Owen Gray, Caitlin Kim, Julie Technology, participated in the weeklong Virginia Kim, Veronica Lee, Sayed Malawi, Caroline Space Coast Scholars Summer Academy program Murton, Christine Nguyen, Somya Shankar, at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s James Sullivan, Nisha Swarup, Alexander Eastern Shore. Wood-Thomas and Jennifer Yin are National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Joshua D. Higbee of McLean received the National Merit Brigham Young University Scholar- Aline Dolinh, 15, is a sophomore at Oakton ship. The McLean High School graduate plans to High School in Vienna and has been appointed as study economics. the National Student Poet by the President’s Com- mittee on the Arts and the Humanities. Dolinh will Nicholas M. Kemp of McLean received the participate in readings and workshops at libraries, National Merit Northwestern University Scholar- museums and schools in Virginia as well as create ship. The George C. Marshall High School graduate community service projects to expand their reach plans to study music. while increasing engagement in the literary arts.

McLean students Lance L. Hungar, Kate E. DeWeese, daughter of Randi and homeschooled, John T. Baird, Anna C. Cox, Steve DeWeese of Vienna, graduate of Thomas Jason S. Cui, Benjamin G. Espey, Jessica M. Jefferson High School, and first-year student in the Ji, Olivia C. Lynch, Harrison J. Nam, Bachelor of Arts Program, has been inducted into Rebecca Oh, Nathaniel A. Speiser, Alpha Lambda Delta honor society at Bucknell Catherine G. Sununu, Leah S. Surratt, University. Katherine T. Tan and Stephen Tung of Lan- gley High School, Adam R. Barth, Samuel On May 11, Michael D’Onofrio and Jill Clayton and Elena R. Kagan of McLean High Feroldi of Oakton and Charles Schoenthaler School, Lauren M. Abraham, Sarah N. of Vienna graduated from the College of Charles- Chiang, Grant Hoechst, Susan Sidamon- ton. 8 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Local Sixth and Seventh Graders Win Regional First Lego League Robotics Competition First Lego League (FLL) Team Positive Aftermath from Great Falls took home the 1st Place Grand Champion Award at the Regional First Lego League (FLL) Competi- tion for Division 2 at Thoreau Middle School held on Nov. 10. They will move on to compete on Dec. 7—8 at James Madison Uni- versity for the VA/DC/MD FLL State Championship. Composed of sixth and seventh graders, this team has worked together since Photo contributed this summer on the subject of Hur- ricanes in conjunction with the Great Falls $779,000 theme of this year’s FLL Robotic, Research and Core Values world 747 Ellsworth Ave, Great Falls, VA 22066 challenge, “Nature’s Fury.” When 4 BR, 3 BAs, 2500 sf, Built 1962, 0.56 Acre(s). Fireplace, Central AC, Security Typhoon Haiyan hit, the team was System, Wood Floors, Appliances Included, in the middle of preparations for Left to Right: Zach Wang, Siona Prasad, Sanjana Meduri, Basement, Bonus/Great Room, Central their upcoming tournament, but Aaraj Vij, Vishnu Murthy, Alex Tisseront display Grand Heating, Deck/Porch, Fenced Yard, even as the competition was un- Champions trophy and Best Robot performance trophy Office/Den, Tile Floors. Located in the folding, in the spirit of helping oth- they won in Regional FLL Tournament. desirable Green Acres community of Great Falls, minutes from the village with excellent ers, these kids were already re- restaurants and shopping. The house has solved to take action. They came organizations. So that is what we Red Cross and the Philippine Natu- been completely renovated. All the bathroom together and created a GoFundMe decided to do.” The kids re- ral Disaster Risk Reduction and fixtures are new. The wood floor has been website where we can all contrib- searched the best way to get Management Council. You can help redone and finished to a contemporary finish. New kitchen appliances. The landscaping has been ute and make a difference. “We money to the victims of Typhoon make a difference. Consider help- designed and new plants have been placed. The property is completely fenced in. The school district is one of the best in the country ES: Great Falls, MS: Cooper, HS: Langley. A Must See. read that the families don’t need Haiyan together with one of their ing- even $5 can make a difference. us to send used clothing or shoes. team mentors who has family in Visit the team’s fund page here: We found that the best thing we the Philippines. They zeroed in on http://www.gofundme.com/Posi- For Sale by Owner 703-627-2899 can do is send money to the right two organizations: The Philippine tive-Aftermath Pediatric & General Dentistry Schedule your six- month cleaning before the end of the calendar year for insurance coverage!

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For more information Chain Bridge Road. [email protected] Schools, about 50,000 of the The non-profit provides a safety net or to sponsor a family, call 703-988- Vienna 703-281-7614 http://www.cho- @MaryKimm 185,000 students qualify to re- for people who suddenly face 9656, ext. 105. To mail gift cards or va.com unforeseen emergencies such as a send donations by check, add a note ❖ Fairfax City Area FISH (For Immediate Executive Vice President ceive free or subsidized meals, a family illness or the loss of a job or a saying “food basket program” and Sympathetic Help), working with the Jerry Vernon significant measure of poverty. spouse. Located at 2938 Prosperity send them to: WFCM, P.O. Box Office of Coordinated Services [email protected] Many elementary schools staff are Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-207- 220802, Chantilly, VA 20153. 703- Planning, Fairfax County Department 9173. www.foodforothers.com 988-9656. of Human Services, FISH helps local Editor in Chief discovering that for some of these ❖ Ecumenical Community Helping ❖ The Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic, 13525 citizens who are in temporary need Steven Mauren students, a majority of students in Others (ECHO), 703-569-9160. Open Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, of life’s basic necessities such as food, Managing Editor to receive donations at 7205 Old VA 20171, 571-235-3577. Last year, clothing, and financial assistance for some schools, they only meals the Kemal Kurspahic Keene Mill Road, Springfield. 139 community volunteers — nurses, rent, mortgage payments, utilities, Photography: can count on are breakfast and Provides food and financial nurse practitioners, and physicians — and medical treatments. FISH also Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, lunch on school days. assistance to those in short-term gave more than 1,300 hours of their provides limited transportation for Craig Sterbutzel emergencies, and provides clothing time to see patients. jsfreeclinic.org. doctor appointments and food Nonprofits, school staff and in- Art/Design: and household goods to low income ❖ Alternative House — Abused and delivery. 703-222-0880 http:// Laurence Foong, John Heinly dividuals have been working to families, helping more than 5,000 Homeless Children’s Refuge, 2100 fairfaxfish.org/ Production Manager: send backpacks of healthy, kid- people last year. www.echo-inc.org. Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182, ❖ Herndon-Reston FISH (For Immediate Jean Card ❖ Lorton Community Action Center 703-506-9191. Sympathetic Help), 336 Victory friendly food home with students Geovani Flores operates the Act ll Thrift Shop at www.thealternativehouse.org. Drive, Herndon, 703-391-0105 http:/ on the weekend. 9506 Richmond Highway, Lorton. ❖ Reston Interfaith, 11150 Sunset Hills /herndonrestonfish.org Special Assistant to the Publisher It’s hard to imagine 50,000 stu- Sales from the shop generate funds Road, Suite 210, Reston, serving ❖ Lamb Center, Jeanne Theismann for LCAC and clients also shop there. Reston and Herndon. 571-323-9555, www.thelambcenter.org, Day center dents going hungry; it’s obvious 703-778-9436 Now collecting gift cards and food www.restoninterfaith.org. Programs for homeless, Fairfax 703-691-3178 [email protected] that children who aren’t sure they baskets for Thanksgiving, gifts and and services include the Embry ❖ Northern Virginia Family Service, @TheismannMedia will be able to eat when they are food baskets for Christmas, and Rucker Community Shelter, 10455 White Granite Drive Suite hungry are not going to have joy- warm coats. 703-339-8611 Emergency Food Pantry, 100, Oakton, VA 22124 703-385- www.lortonaction.org. Hypothermia Prevention Program 3267 http://www.nvfs.org/ CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 ous holidays filled with family ❖ Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater and the Thanksgiving Food Drive. ❖ United Community Ministries, Mount Circulation Manager: meals, gifts and special activities. Washington Fairfax Area operates ❖ SHARE of McLean seeks donations of Vernon, 703-768-7106, 7511 Fordson Linda Pecquex Hundreds of homeless students clubs in two of the neediest areas of grocery gift cards and more. Checks Road, Alexandria, 22306 http:// [email protected] the county, Culmore and the Route 1 and gift cards can be sent to: Holiday www.ucmagency.org/ attend the public schools, and corridor, focusing on character and Celebration, Share, Inc. PO Box 210, ❖ Touching Heart in Herndon is a their needs are greater. academic success. http:// McLean, VA 22101. 703-284-2179. nonprofit organization whose mission There are literally hundreds, www.bgcgw.org/fairfax/ www.SHAREofMcLean.org is to educate children to have giving ❖ Office to End and Prevent ❖ LINK, serving Herndon, Chantilly, hearts. http:// probably thousands, of ways to Homelessness needs just a few Loudoun and more, needs www.touchingheart.com, 703-901- give locally this season. Here are thousand dollars more in contributions of food, coats and 7355 10 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Thanksgiving

Photo courtesy of Behnke’s Florist Shop Floral Designer Evelyn Kinville suggests grouping pumpkins, fall leaves and votive candles to create an elegant Thanksgiving table. Creating a Beautiful Thanksgiving Table Local designers offer suggestions for laying the perfect tablescape.

By Marilyn Campbell Evelyn Kinville, a designer for Behnke’s The Connection Florist Shop in Potomac, suggests going lin- ear with décor. “To add additional color, try hile food preparation can be adding pumpkins, gourds, fresh grapes or all-consuming on Thanks- faux berry stems laid out in an elongated Wgiving Day, the table décor way from the centerpieces. The foliage can also plays a major role in a be arranged in a line like garland that looks Turkey Day feast. Whether your style is sub- connected like one long decoration. I have dued and casual or chic and sophisticated, a client who will have four, eight-foot long local designers offer ideas and inspiration tables with centerpieces and linear group- for table settings that are as delectable as ings to cover the entire space.” the meal itself. Wallace suggests getting creative when it Emily Wallace, of Kelley Interior Design comes to table linens. “Do not be afraid to in Bethesda, suggests making your skip the tablecloth,” she said. “A table run- tablescape a collective effort. “A relative’s ner, placemats or unique linen napkins will collection of vintage sterling silver napkin suffice.” rings could be the perfect finishing touch,” Courtney Thomas, of The Picket Fence in she said. “The mix is key, [like] the use of Burke, said, “For napkin rings, cut thin strips vintage with new results in a sophisticated of burlap long enough to wrap around a scheme. Family heirloom china on new rolled napkin. Glue the ends together to metallic chargers is an example.” make a ring and attach an acorn to the top. She does recommend keeping decor co- You could use real acorns from the yard or hesive to create a clean tablescape. “If you buy fake acorns at a gift [or] craft store. If use mismatched water glasses, make sure you prefer a more substantial look, cluster other items such as plates and flatware are three small acorns together.” in sets,” she said. “Or, use a theme such as Place cards are not to be overlooked. color [like] golds and browns as an overall “[They] make a table setting special,” said guide. Create an ambiance. Keep lights low Wallace. “This is a great way to be creative, to allow for candles to glisten. Music play- whether handmade or printed profession- ing softly in the background is a bonus.” ally.” Wallace believes that the use of foliage is Thomas says small gourds or mini pump- vital to laying a beautiful table: “You can kins can even be used as place cards. “Sim- try one larger arrangement for the center ply write the guest’s name with a metallic — keep it low so you can see your guests Sharpie or paint pen on the side of the — or several smaller arrangements lining gourd,” she said. “Mix and match the shapes/ the center of the table.” styles of the gourds for an eclectic look.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 ❖ 11 McLean’s community service group meets needs A Time to Share during the busiest time of year, and year round. You Can By Lori Baker The Connection “…If we can help to allow other families to feel the Make a Difference his time of year it is not uncom- mon to worry about meals, en- sort of joy and By Michael L. O’Reilly wage — even if you work 24 hours per Ttertaining visiting relatives, or day, seven days a week. With $50,000, finding the time to shop and thankfulness on hanksgiving is right around the we can house some of our most vulner- decorate. But for some members of the com- Tcorner, a time when friends and able citizens who are homeless and in munity, the worries are more basic. They Thanksgiving that we’re families gather to celebrate and need of assistance. struggle with providing enough food or warm give thanks for many things – their health, This year as you sit down to enjoy this clothing for their families on a daily basis. feeling, then that’s a their jobs, their homes or even the meals bounty, I would like you to remember the For those living in a privileged commu- that are prepared for them. most vulnerable among us. nity, it is easy to forget that there are a num- cause worth working for.” As the Chairman of the Governing The Philip L. Graham Fund has given ber of residents who cannot meet their fami- — Potomac School senior Board of the Fairfax-Falls Church Partner- us until Dec. 15 to raise an additional lies’ most basic needs. But indeed, this com- Thor Schooner ship to Prevent and End Homelessness, I $7,000 to meet our challenge goal of munity, like most communities, has a fair want to give thanks for those who sup- $25,000. It is a goal we must make and it number of such residents in need. This is in the basement of the McLean Baptist ported Fairfax County’s Third Annual will take all of us working together and where McLean’s Share comes in. Church on Wednesday or Saturday morn- Jeans Day. I am pleased to report that, so doing more. Share has been reaching out to these popu- ings, or Dec. 5-6 at the Church’s Fellowship far, we have raised nearly $18,000 with Here’s how you can help: lations for 45 years. It recently wrapped up Hall between 12 and 6 p.m. O’Neill notes more than 100 businesses, civic and faith 1. Increase your personal contribution. one of its busiest annual donation campaigns; that the most useful cards for their clients based organizations, nonprofits and gov- Include the Partnership to End the Thanksgiving distribution program. would include cards from Giant, Safeway, ernment agencies participating. Homelessness in your year-end giving. Forrest Crane, Senior at Potomac School, and Potomac School teacher CVS, Walmart or Target. But we can do more. 2. Help by asking your constituents and LAST WEEKEND, clients waited patiently Tracy Jaeger, helped Share prepare for Thanksgiving distribution day. O’Neill notes that Share is one of the few This year, we were fortunate to receive business associates. Many of them make in line for their opportunity to collect a do- organizations staffed only by volunteers, and a $25,000 challenge grant from the Philip year-end contributions and will give to nated grocery gift card and side items from relying exclusively on donations from the L. Graham Fund. If we are successful in worthy causes when a trusted friend en- the pantry, which would allow them to cel- community. “People around here are won- raising $25,000, the grant will match the courages them to do so. ebrate their own Thanksgiving. derful,” O’Neill says. “They are generous and $25,000, adding an additional $25,000 3. Contact your business colleagues Since many of the clients have diverse eth- kind. And I’d just like to reassure them that contribution for a total of $50,000. with a personal call and tell them we are nic backgrounds, they may not be interested Share is very careful and carefully shepherds Fairfax County is serious about reduc- only $7,000 from our $50,000 goal and in celebrating Thanksgiving with turkey and their money. We made every donation ing the number of residents who fall into let them know we need their investment pumpkin pie. This is why Share gives Giant count.” homelessness, and these funds are criti- in this challenge. Encourage them to or Safeway grocery cards, and invites clients cal to our efforts. We reject the idea that match their employee giving. Many busi- to select whatever side items they choose. SHARE RELIES on donations and volun- it is somehow acceptable for anyone to nesses already will. Therese Dyer-Caplan, co-chair of Share’s teer assistance both from individuals and be without a place to call home, to sleep Go to www.zip homelessness.com to help food room, says that there is always a need groups. Churches, scout troops, McLean outdoors in the winter, because they have us reach our challenge to help prevent and for grocery gifts cards, especially in denomi- women’s groups, schools, homeowners as- no better option. end homelessness in our community. nations of $25. Now that Thanksgiving is sociations, and others all are very involved Consider these facts: On behalf of the Fairfax Chamber of over, they will still need to meet the needs with collections and volunteering. ❖ It might surprise you to learn that Commerce, Apple Federal Credit Union, of its clients for the next holiday and Last weekend a group of students from we counted on one day over 1300 home- Connection Newspapers, Dulles Regional throughout the year. McLean’s Potomac School were unloading a less in our community. Chamber, Phillip L. Graham Fund, and Bonnie O’Neill, with Share’s special pro- truck full of food that was collected and do- ❖ More than 75 percent of children in Fairfax-Falls Church Community Partner- grams, has been busy organizing Share’s nated by Flint Hill School in Oakton. The stu- homeless families are under the age of ship to Prevent and End Homelessness, annual holiday program. On Dec. 7, Share dents spent the morning unloading and stock- 11. we sincerely thank you! will serve its pre-registered clients at a fes- ing shelves, and seemed happy to do so. ❖ Nearly 60 percent adults in home- Help now by visiting http:// tive luncheon, and distribute gifts from its “It always seemed to me that Thanksgiv- less families work. The majority of people www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/ Wish Program. Santa and Mrs. Clause will ing is something that we take for granted,” without homes in our community are chil- events/jeansday/2013-jeans-day- be there, along with a photographer and Potomac School seniors, Thor Schooner, Kabir Khanna, and Jamie Mahon said Potomac School senior Thor Schooner. dren and working families. event.htm or contact Dean Klein, direc- festive music. O’Neill says that the program helped unload a truck full of food and supplies donated by Flint Hill “We have a lot of really good food and we ❖ Close to 60 percent of homeless per- tor of the Office to Prevent and End reaches out to nearly 300 families, com- School. get to spend the holiday in very comfort- sons are in families. Homelessness for other ways to impact prised of about 700 individuals for this able places with our family and we’re all very Low incomes and expensive housing homelessness at 703-324-9492, TTY 711. event. The families, as per Share’s require- happy. But it occurs to me that not every- are the main reasons for homelessness in ments, all reside in McLean, Great Falls, and body is as privileged as we are. And if we our community. It is impossible to pay for Michael L. O’Reilly is Chairman of the Governing Board of the Fairfax-Falls Church a small portion of Falls Church. can help to allow other families to feel the an apartment when earning minimum Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness “It’s just a real joyful celebration,” said sort of joy and thankfulness on Thanksgiv- Dyer-Caplan. “These are families that spend ing that we’re feeling, then that’s a cause the whole year stressed, anxious about food. worth working for.” If they’re not hungry, they have some anxi- “I’ve never been in this sort of a situation Bulletin Board ety about being hungry. And so the idea that before,” added Kabir Khanna, also a senior they can sit down and they can be served, at The Potomac School. “Seeing just the high To have community events listed in the Connection, send to [email protected]. and they can relax…it’s a wonderful, won- volume of stuff that the people donated and The deadline for submissions is the Friday prior to publication. derful day.” us working to help Share out, it’s just really one-on-one internet training session with a Client family members are invited to pre- rewarding.” SATURDAY/NOV. 30 technology volunteer. Can include training on register for the holiday Wish Program. But O’Neill reiterated that Share is so grateful American Legion Scholarships. Due Nov. Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Call for 30, at Post 180, 330 Center St. N., Vienna. appointment. Adults. 703-790-8088. their wishes are not what most would ex- for the time and goods donated by the com- The Post 180 in Vienna is offering three Legos in the Library. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. pect. They generally include grocery gift munity. But she and other Share volunteers scholarships ($1000, $500 and $250) for Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 cards, warm clothing, or CVS cards, which are quick to point out that their clients have currently enrolled full-time college students Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Come join in the who are sophomores, juniors, seniors or fun and make your own Lego creations! Legos would allow them to buy prescriptions, needs throughout the year. Often, especially graduate students. Recipients will be provided. Registration required. Age 5-12. toothpaste, or hygiene items that are not in summer months, the shelves are nearly randomly chosen from eligible applicants who 703-790-8088. covered by SNAP assistance. bare. apply no later than Nov. 30. 703-938-8535 or Personalized Internet Training. 11:00 a.m.- www.legion180.net/ 12 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, O’Neill says that those who would like to “We’d like to thank the McLean/Great Falls Scholarship_Appl_2013.pdf. 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. A 1-hour make donations for the Holiday Wish Pro- community for constantly being there to Personalized Internet Training. 10:00 a.m.- one-on-one internet training session with a gram can email [email protected]. help,” she said. “But please continue to look 11:00 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, technology volunteer. Can include training on 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. A 1-hour Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Call for And they are always welcome to bring gift Therese Dyer-Caplan, co-chair of Share’s food pantry, was helping clients at us. We’re local. And your kids are sitting appointment. Adults. 703-790-8088 cards or checks to Share at its headquarters during one of their busiest times, Thanksgiving distribution day. in school next to these kids.”

12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 ❖ 13 Thanksgiving Keeping the “Thanks” in Thanksgiving Focusing on gratitude on a day reserved for feasting. “Thanksgiving is ideally suited for

ilgrims,” said traditions. I think it is good for children to James, 5, as his have a link to their past and think about “Pmother helped him fasten his and reflect on their own history and the helmet for a hockey lesson at the Cabin John Ice Rink near Potomac. uniqueness of their family.” “Turkey and pie,” said his 6-year- — Linda Gulyn, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Marymount old classmate Aiden. Both boys were responding to a question University about the meaning of Thanksgiv- Photo by ing. suited for traditions,” she said. “I ence gratitude.” Suzanne Abell, the mother of think it is good for children to have As families begin to inventory one of the boys, grimaced before Marilyn Campbell a link to their past and think about the things they are grateful for, chiming in, “It is also about giving and reflect on their own history Berg-Cross suggests creating tan- thanks and showing gratitude for and the uniqueness of their fam- gible expressions of gratitude that the things that you have.” ily.” can be cherished for years to come. While Thanksgiving is a holiday Gulyn, who lives in Arlington, “One thing that people can do that associated with elaborate meals has experienced this with her own is nice is make a beautiful deck of shared with family and friends, the children. “One day one of my sons cards, each with something to be part of the holiday that focuses on Experts say art can help children reflect on the things asked me where our family was grateful for written on it,” she said. appreciation can get lost, espe- they are grateful for during the Thanksgiving holiday. from,” she said. “It gave me a mo- “On Thanksgiving you can pass cially on young children, say coun- ment to reflect on the hardship them around. Everyone get two seling and human development “Thanksgiving is a very compli- been at other people’s expense, it and sacrifices that my grandpar- cards and has to explain why they experts. Starting conversations cated thing to explain to children is not easy to explain.” ents, who came from Italy and Ire- are grateful for that particular that generate ideas about the because we were the invaders,” Linda Gulyn, Ph.D., a professor land in the early 20th century with- thing.” Topics can range from a things one is grateful for is chal- said Potomac psychologist Linda of psychology at Marymount Uni- out any education, made so that favorite teacher, type of music or lenging, so creating art that illus- Berg-Cross, Ph.D., a professor of versity in Arlington, said develop- we could have a better life in many sport to a favorite store, friend or trates the things that matter most psychology at Howard University. ing family traditions is a good ways. Any way that children can food. in one’s life is an ideal place to “When your riches, or how you’ve starting point for discussions on reflect on hardship and sacrifice is Lauren Cook, head of the Visu- start, say experts. gotten what you’ve gotten, has gratitude. “Thanksgiving is ideally awesome and helps them experi- als Arts Department at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac agrees that art can be a gentle, but fun conduit to conver- Visit These Houses of Worship sations about gratitude. “One of the things that art helps with is to see through other people’s eyes,” To Highlight Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 she said. “It helps us look beyond Assembly of God Disciples of Christ Smith Chapel United Methodist ourselves and connect with the Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive Vienna Assembly of God Antioch Christian Church ... 571-434-9680 larger community.” ... 703-938-7736 ... 703-938-6753 Wesley United Methodist Cook says St. Andrew’s students ST. ANNE’S Cristo Es Mi Refugio Episcopal ... 703-938-8700 ...703-675-0144 Church of the Holy Comforter Non-Denominational completed created collage projects EPISCOPAL Baha’i ... 703-938-6521 Celebration Center that encouraged them to take in- for Spiritual Living CHURCH • Reston Baha’i Faith for Church of the Holy Cross ventory of the people in their lives Northern Virginia ... 703-698-6991 ... 703-560-2030 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I ... 703-821-3345 St. Francis Episcopal Presbyterian for whom they are thankful. “It 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Baptist ... 703-759-2082 Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church starts out with themselves, their Sunday school: preschool - grade 2 Global Mission Church Jehovah’s Witness ...703-560-6336 Music: grades 3 - 7 ... 703-757-0877 Jehovah’s Witnesses Korean Central Presbyterian family and friends, the school and 10:25 a.m. Sunday School Grades 3 to 12 Peace Baptist Church ... 703-759-1579 ... 703-698-5577 their community.” Music 4 years to 2nd grade ... 703-560-8462 Lutheran Vienna Presbyterian Chantilly-based artist Judy Gor- 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church ... 703-938-9050 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service ... 703-757-8134 ... 703-938-2119 Quaker don offers other ideas. “Help your Cartersville Baptist Church Christ The King Lutheran Church Langley Hills Friends children draw and paint a turkey Nursery care provided at 9:00 a.m. service ... 703-759-6068 ... 703-442-8394 ... 703-255-7075 and write one thing they are The Rev. James Papile, Rector Fellowship Baptist Church St. Athanasius Lutheran Church Seventh-Day Adventist The Rev. Laura Cochran ... 703-385-8516 ... 703-455-4003 Northern Virginia thankful for on each feather.” Methodist Christian Fellowship 703-437-6530 First Baptist Church Gordon also suggests making www.stannes-reston.org ... 703-938-8525 Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-242-9001 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston The Light Mission Church ...... 703-759-3509 Vienna Seventh Day Adventists gratitude bags. “Take scraps of fab- 703-757-0877 Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-938-8383 ric and create small, Thanksgiving- Unitarian Universalist Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-3987 themed bags. Give each family ... 703-281-4400 The Vine Methodist Church Congregation of Fairfax New Union Baptist Church...... 703-573-5336 ... 703-281-4230 member or guest a pen and a card 703-281-2556 Ephiphany United Methodist United Church of Christ to write down one thing they are FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Church of the Brethern ... 703-938-3494 Emmaus United Oakton Church of the Brethern Great Falls United Methodist Church of Christ grateful for and place it in the bag. ... 703-281-4411 ... 703-759-3705 …703-938-1555 Use the cards to start a dialogue 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW Catholic Oakton United Methodist Unity on gratitude.” Our Lady of Good Counsel ...... 703-938-1233 Unity of Fairfax VIENNA, VA 22180 703-938-2828 Vale United Methodist ... 703-281-1767 Kathryn Horn Coneway, of Art 703-938-8525 St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-620-2594 at the Center, located in Mount ... 703-759-4555 Vernon, said, “I am a big believer [email protected] St. Mark’s Catholic Church www.fbcv.org ... 703-281-9100 in cards. You can make creative Charismatic place cards. You can send out New Song Church SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM ... 703-698-9777 thank you cards to grandparents CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM Church of Christ or other relatives and friends MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Berea Church of Christ who’ve come to visit.” ... 703-893-7040 b b

14 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Faith lost (adj): 1. unable to find the way. Just 2. not appreciated or understood. 25%-75% OFF Arrived! Faith Notes are for announcements and Trees, Shrubs & Perennials Christmas Trees and events in the faith community. Send to 3. no longer owned or known Greens, Poinsettias [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. 50-75% Off Pottery OFF-SEA PRICING Helping FREE SON GriefShare, a weekly support group 50% Off Concrete Pots Landscape & for adults grieving the death of a loved Animals Find one, meets Sundays 6-7:30 p.m. at Hardscape Estimates Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Part Their Way 75% Off Rattan Baskets •Patios•Walls•Walkways St., Vienna with a video/discussion for- Since 2001 •Paver Driveways mat through Dec. 8. $20 for workbook. 75% Off Most Plastic Pots •RR Timber Retaining Walls [email protected]. Bulk Mulch, 9023 Arlington Blvd., The Jewish Social Services Fairfax, Virginia Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of Playground Chips 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Adopt/Donate/Volunteer FREE Fill 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) support groups for those with emo- & Organic Compost tional, social, and physical challenges. 703-573-5025 www.jssa.org/growth-learning. $ 99 Open 7 days a week www.lostdogandcatrescue.org 29. /cu. yd. ➠ Visit our new Web site: www.cravensnursery.com HAVEN of Northern Virginia offers a variety of free bereavement support groups, meeting on a weekly basis. 703- 941-7000 or www.havenofnova.org.

McLean Bible Church Fitness Class at Body & Soul Fitness. Gain balance, energy and strength at 9:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. Free childcare for registered students. [email protected]. Saturday December 7, 2013 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road in McLean, holds a 8AM to 2PM third Sunday service every month at 10:15 a.m. which allows children to play active roles in the music and as greeters and ushers. Traditional services are ev- ery Sunday at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m.

Vienna Christian Healing Rooms are open, every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at 8200 Bell Lane. A team of Christians is available to anyone requesting prayer. Free and open to the public. 703-698-9779 or www.viennachristianhealingrooms.com.

Chesterbrook United Methodist Church is at 1711 Kirby Road, McLean. Worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. for adults and children. 703-356-7100 or www.ChesterbrookUMC.org.

Centering Prayer Group meets Fridays, 9:30 a.m. at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, 1301 Trap Road, Vienna. The hour includes a brief reading related to Centering Prayer, fol- lowed by a 20-minute prayer period. E-mail Martha Thomas at [email protected] or call the church at 703-759-3509.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish Outreach Institute offer the Mothers/ Parents Circle, an umbrella of free edu- cational events and resources. Jewish rituals, ethics and the creation of a Jew- ish home, regular meetings and group Shabbats and holidays. Participants in- clude Sha’are Shalom, Congregation Beth Emeth, Temple Rodef Shalom and the Jewish Community Center of North- ern Virginia. ShalomDC.org.

St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, offers musical, educational, outreach and fellowship ministries in addition to worship services, including a 7:45 a.m. worship service without music; 9 a.m. worship service, children’s chapel and children’s choirs; 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum; and 11 a.m. worship service with adult choir. 703-759-2082.

Unitarian Universalist Congre- gation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, offers the Religious Ex- ploration (RE) program for all children, from pre-K toddlers through high school seniors, emphasizing exploration of all religious traditions while developing a personal spiritual path. The RE program offers classes on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. 703-281-4230. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 ❖ 15 News

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Team photo. NOVA 94 Girls Team Wins Boys Championship The NOVA 94 Basketball 4th Grade Girls Team won the 4th Grade Boys Championship title in the Little Legends Basketball Fall Season on Nov. 12. These girls are on a roll with back to back tournament cham- pionships; only a week earlier, the team won the Wooten 5th Grade Girls Tournament. Be a Part of CHILDREN’S CONNECTION The team comprises girls from Colvin Run Elemen- uring the last week of tary, Forestville Elementary, Great Falls Elementary D and other local schools. The team is led by Head each year, the Great Falls Coach Christie Shumadine and assisted by multiple Connection devotes its entire dads including Aric Holsinger, Joe Russo and Harold issue to the creativity of local Rolph. students. The results are This was the NOVA 94 Feet (aka Gladiators) girls always remarkable, and the team third season playing in the Little Legends 3rd/ editions have won many 4th grade boys league and they were excited to be in awards. It is a keepsake the championship game. Coach Shumadine regis- edition for many families. tered the girls in the league in 2012 when she couldn’t find any other options for the 3rd grade girls who We publish artwork, poetry, wanted to play basketball in the off-season. Com- essays, creative writing, peting against boys has accelerated the level of play opinion pieces, short stories, for the girls as proven by their track record of plac- Casey Kerrigan (and her glasses) on the photography, photos of ing 1st or 2nd in tournaments since last March. ground as she fights for the ball. sculpture or gardens or other They played other 4th grade boys teams through- creative efforts. out the season, some of which compete at the AAU the AAU Arlington based Honey Badgers on their toes We ask that all submissions be digital so they can be level, and made it to the championship game. The and resulted in a number of steals and jump balls. sent through e-mail or delivered on CD or flash drive. road to the championship was exciting as fans Kayla Rolph, Allie Wakeman, Casey Kerrigan, Shreya Writing should be submitted in rich text format (.rtf). watched in awe as the teams’ small but speedy de- Sivaram and Gianna Russo were beasts in the paint fenders, Avery and Lexie Perez, tied up the oppo- and fought hard for every rebound against a bigger Artwork should be provided in .jpg format. Identify each nents guards. Nava Mehrpour displayed excellent and stronger Badger team. The teams traded bas- piece of writing or art, including the student’s full name, shooting form in the semi-finals contributing to the kets through most of the next three quarters and it age, grade and town of residence, plus the name of the teams’ scoring run. The stage was set for a great all came down to the final 45 seconds as the Bad- school, name of teacher and town of school location. championship game as both teams had played each gers came within one point of the NOVA girls when Please provide the submissions by Friday, Dec. 6 for other three times during the regular season and all a steal in the corner and a quick heads up pass in the publication the week of Dec. 26. three games were highly competitive, hard fought paint resulted in a bucket that gave the girls a final 3 E-mail submissions to: battles with the scoring lead shifting back and forth. point lead. With 8 seconds left on the clock, the Bad- [email protected] With the pomp and circumstance of a professional gers inbounded the ball and released a 3 pointer that NBA game including player introductions and the rolled around the rim but didn’t go in, the girls re- To send CDs or flash drives containing artwork and National Anthem, the girls took their moment in the bounded and the buzzer sounded. typed, electronic submissions, mark them clearly by spotlight very seriously and started the game with Team members are: Lynley Birchard, Annabeth school and hometown and mail the CD to Children’s three quick baskets from just inside the 3-point line. Holsinger, Maya Kanaan, Casey Kerrigan, Nava Connection, 1606 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Scoring was led by Caitlyn Shumadine and Lynley Mehrpour, Avery Perez, Birchard who were ranked in the top 10 league high Lexie Perez, Kayla Rolph, Gianna Russo, Caitlyn scorers this season. As always, tenacious defense from Shumadine, Annabeth Holsinger and Maya Kanaan helped keep Shreya Sivaram and Allie Wakeman.

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Great Falls U11 Gunners Win Capital Cup in Richmond Great Falls U11 Gunners won the Capital Cup in Rich- mond on Nov. 9, in convincing fashion. Their aggressive play and quick passing were too much for their compe- tition. They won all their games in the pool portion and played the FC Milan team from Fredericksburg, Va., in the finals. The Gunners prevailed 3-1 with strong de- fense and a relentless attack up front. Standing: Craig Scott, Justin Zombrom, Alec Butler, Stephen Eichler, Aria Patel, Alex Greeves. Kneeling: Jonathan Pino, Jackson Delmar, Harry Simonds, Alex Harvey, Ciaran Guambo, and Conner Robles.

Children’s art on exhibit at Great Falls Starbucks. Great Falls Elementary Students Exhibit at Starbucks Kickback with a warm beverage Great Falls Studios also manages and enjoy the show. Great Falls several exhibit venues in the com- Studios (GFS) sponsors a continu- munity. The public is invited to ing schedule of exhibits in the con- enjoy often changing shows at ference room at Starbucks Great Katie’s at the Old Brogue Irish Falls Center, 9863 Georgetown Pub/760 Walker Rd., Great Falls, Pike. The work of young artists Seneca Hill Animal Hospital, Re- attending Great Falls Elementary sort & Spa/11415 Georgetown School is on display through Feb- Pike, Great Falls and new space ruary 2014. featuring the work of local el- On Dec. 14 & 15, Great Falls Stu- ementary school students at dios will host Holiday Show and Starbucks at Great Falls Center/ Sale at Wolftrap/Center for Edu- 9862 Georgetown Pike, Great cation, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Falls. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 ❖ 17 Holiday Calendar

Santa Claus hands out candy to children Santa Claus arrives by fire truck for the during the 5th Annual WinterFest Parade 2012 annual Great Falls Celebration of in McLean last year. Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting.

THURSDAY/NOV. 28 Thanksgiving Day Worship Service. 10 a.m. St. John’s Church, 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Thanksgiving Day Brunch. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Take part in traditional Thanksgiving fixings and festive selections of brunch favorites. $120 per adult; $40 per child, ages 4- 12. Reservations required. 703-917- 5498. Four-Course Thanksgiving Dinner. Support Bazin’s on Church, 111 Church Street, NW, Vienna. Admission: $39/ person. Kids 10 and under $15.95. http://www.bazinsonchurch.com/ Photo Contributed Thanksgiving with Wildfire. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Wildfire at Tysons OF GREATER WASHINGTON Galleria, 3rd floor. A special family FAIRFAX COUNTY REGION style menu featuring spit roasted turkey and all the traditional The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Thanksgiving dishes. Cost is $42.95/ person and $16.95 for children 12 Washington is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, and under. For reservations call (703) 442-9110 or visit especially those who need us most, build confidence, wildfirerestaurant.com/mclean. The 31st Annual McLean Holiday Crafts Show will take develop character and acquire the skills needed to place Dec. 6-8. Eighty artisans from across the country become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults. FRIDAY/NOV. 29 convene for this highly-regarded and much- anticipated “Annie!” the Musical. 7 p.m. McLean juried show. BGCGW’s Fairfax County region includes the Culmore High School Theater, 1633 Davidson Character Club and Murraygate Village Club, serving 582 Road, McLean. The popular comic www.mcleanwinterfest.org Crafts Show. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at strip heroine takes center stage in the MCC, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. members a year. On average, 120 youths come through perfect family-friendly musical. Eighty artisans from across the the doors every day during the school year. Adults $15 and Students/Seniors MONDAY/DEC. 2 country convene for this highly- $10. Reserve seats at Annual Church Street Holiday regarded and much- anticipated www.mcleandrama.com Stroll. 6-9 p.m. Church Street juried show. This show features fiber Meet Henry Lopez, 2013 National Annual Gingerbread House between Lawyers Road and Mill arts, wood, ceramics and pottery, Boys & Girls Clubs Virginia Youth Opening. 2 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton, Street, Vienna. Visitors are invited to jewelry, glass, holiday decor, items 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Visit the stroll along the streets amid the for children, gourmet foods, paper of the Year, who grew up with the life-sized gingerbread house. It is sights and sounds of the holiday art, photography, soft sculpture, BGCGW Culmore Character Club large enough for guests to walk season. 703-938-5187. paintings and drawings and more. for 14 years. Henry now attends around inside and explore the sugary Breakfast with Santa. 9-10 a.m. Tickets: Adults $3; ages 13 and construction. Reservations required. Wildfire, Tysons Galleria, 3rd floor. under $1. George Mason University on an 703-917-5498. Get into the holiday spirit early with Bill Frisell’s Big Sur Quintet. 8 p.m. Honor Scholarship studying a holiday breakfast buffet. Cost: Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. computer engineering. 10.95 per child and $13.95 per adult. Eyvind Kang, Hank Roberts, Rudy SATURDAY/NOV. 30 703-442-9110. Royston, and Jenny Scheinman “Annie!” the Musical. 2 & 7 p.m. Dynamic mixture of nature-inspired McLean High School Theater, 1633 orchestral jams and jazz riffs Join in our annual giving Davidson Road, McLean. The popular THURSDAY/DEC. 5 composed by guitarist Bill Frisell. comic strip heroine takes center stage John Medeski in Concert, Solo Tickets: $35. www.wolftrap.org. campaign: in the perfect family-friendly musical. Piano. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Christmas with FCS: Trumpets Adults $15 and Students/Seniors Road, Vienna. Jazz pianist showcases Sound! Voices Ring! 8 p.m. For more information, $10. Reserve seats at original songs and improvised Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 E-mail [email protected] www.mcleandrama.com compositions from his debut solo Park Street, NE, Vienna. Welcome in album. Tickets: $25. http:// the holiday season with the Fairfax Phone: 703-820-5206 www.wolftrap.org. Choral Society and the Washington SUNDAY/DEC. 1 Symphonic Brass. Purchase tickets at Visit http://www.bgcgw.org/givegreatfutures/ McLean’s WinterFest. 3:30 p.m., www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org. and select “Fairfax County” starting from Old Chain Bridge Road. FRIDAY/DEC. 6 McLean’s only community parade. 31st Annual McLean Holiday See Holiday, Page 19 18 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

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SATURDAY/NOV. 30 John Eaton The Roaring Twenties: A Salute to the Jazz Age. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Eaton highlights the illustrious discographies of some of the Jazz Age’s most successful artists. Tickets: $25-$27.

MONDAY/DEC. 2 The GoAround. 7 p.m. at Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave E., Vienna. An alt-rock/pop duo made up of brothers. Tickets: $10. Antigone Rising, the all-female country rock band, will be performing at Jammin’ Java in Vienna on Dec. 7. From THURSDAY/DEC. 5 left: risten Ellis-Henderson, Dena Tauriello, Nini Camps, An Evening with John Medeski in Cathy Henderson. Concert. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Jazz classical, folk, and country all-female country rock band pianist John Medeski showcases influences. Tickets: $35. Antigone Rising who has shared engaging and meditative “Annie!” the Musical. 7 p.m. stages around the world with acts compositions in this solo debut McLean High School Theater, 1633 like The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, concert. Tickets: $25. Davidson Road,McLean. The popular The Allman Brothers Band and Rob “Annie!” the Musical. 7 p.m. comic strip heroine takes center stage Thomas. McLean High School Theater, 1633 in the perfect family-friendly musical. Davidson Road, McLean. The popular Adults $15 and Students/Seniors comic strip heroine takes center stage $10. Reserve seats at SUNDAY/DEC. 15 in the perfect family-friendly musical. www.mcleandrama.com Breakfast Buffet. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Adults $15 and Students/Seniors Vienna American Legion, 330 Center $10. Reserve seats at St., N., Vienna. Adults $8, children www.mcleandrama.com. SATURDAY/DEC. 7 $3. 703-938-1379. “Annie!” the Musical. 2 & 7 p.m. McLean High School Theater, 1633 FRIDAY/DEC. 6 Davidson Road,McLean. The popular ONGOING Bill Frisell’s Big Sur Quintet comic strip heroine takes center stage Straight Ahead Jazz. 8 p.m., at the Featuring: Eyvind Kang, Hank in the perfect family-friendly musical. Maplewood Grill, 132 Branch Road, Roberts, Rudy Royston, and Adults $15 and Students/Seniors Vienna. Every Monday drummer Karl Jenny Scheinman. 8 p.m. The $10. Reserve seats at Anthony hosts a night of straight Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, www.mcleandrama.com ahead jazz featuring guest musicians Vienna. A combination of avant- Antigone Rising. 7 p.m. at Jammin and open to sit-in musicians. garde and post-bop jazz with Java, 227 Maple Ave E., Vienna.The www.maplewoodgrill.com. Holiday Calendar

From Page 18 SATURDAY/DEC. 7, 14, 21 The Nutcracker Tea. 10 a.m. or 1 Class. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Ritz SATURDAY/DEC. 7 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton, 1700 Tysons Carlton, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Celebration of Lights. 5:30-8 p.m., Blvd., McLean. Watch the ballet Learn to make your own gingerbread at Great Falls Village Centre Hill. production of “The Nutcracker” while house. $70 per child, ages 2-12. Watch Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in enjoying afternoon tea and treats. Reservations required. 703-917- an antique fire truck to light the $75 per person. Reservations 5498. Great Falls Tree. Afterwards, Santa required. 703-917-5498. will meet all children who wish to share their holiday wishes. http:// SUNDAY/DEC. 8, 15, 22 www.celebrategreatfalls.org SUNDAY/DEC. 8 The Princess Tea. 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. 31st Annual McLean Holiday 31st Annual McLean Holiday at the Ritz Carlton, 1700 Tysons Crafts Show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Crafts Show. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Blvd., McLean. Watch a theatrical MCC, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. MCC, 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean. production feature Disney princesses Eighty artisans from across the Eighty artisans from across the while enjoying afternoon tea and country convene for this highly- country convene for this highly- treats. $75 per person. Children regarded and much- anticipated regarded and much- anticipated under 2 are free. Reservations juried show. This show features fiber juried show. This show features fiber required. 703-917-5498. arts, wood, ceramics and pottery, arts, wood, ceramics and pottery, jewelry, glass, holiday decor, items jewelry, glass, holiday decor, items for children, gourmet foods, paper for children, gourmet foods, paper SATURDAY/DEC. 14 - SUNDAY/DEC. 15 art, photography, soft sculpture, art, photography, soft sculpture, Great Falls Studios Holiday Show paintings and drawings and more. paintings and drawings and more. and Sale. Wolf Trap Center for Tickets: Adults $3; ages 13 and Tickets: Adults $3; ages 13 and Education, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. under $1. under $1. This annual show includes paintings, Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long. 4 Science Wonderland Workshop. pottery, traditional and digital p.m. Wolf Trap National Park, 1551 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cooper photographs, jewelry, drawings, art Trap Road, Vienna. “The President’s Middle School, 977 Balls Hill Road, quilts, and hand pulled lithographic Own” United States Marine Band McLean. ands-on holiday science prints, plus artful gifts and cards. Members of local choirs and vocal production where children ages 5-12 groups Kick off the holiday season will build a Science Wonderland out with family and friends at Wolf of recycled and earth-friendly Trap’s 2013 Holiday Sing-A-Long. materials, grow crystal Christmas WEDNESDAY/DEC. 25 tree, have a a “snowball fight’ with Christmas Day Brunch at Entyse dry ice smoke-filled bubbles and Bistro. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ritz SATURDAY/DEC. 7, 14, 21 make magic instant “snow” fall over Carlton, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Gingerbread House Decorating their festive landmark. Free Celebrate the holiday with brunch. Class. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Ritz admission. Registration required at Enjoy live musical entertainment and Carlton, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. www.ischoolforthefuture.org. special activities, including face Learn to make your own gingerbread painting and a balloon artist for the house. $70 per child, ages 2-12. children. $120 per adult; $40 for Reservations required. 703-917- SUNDAY/DEC. 8, 15, 22 children under 12. Reservations 5498. Gingerbread House Decorating required. 703-917-5498. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 ❖ 19 Sports

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Langley’s Rachel Andrejev, seen during the 6A North region champion- Langley’s Alex Andrejev, seen during the 6A North region championship ship match, had a team-high 10 kills against First Colonial on Nov. 23 in match, finished with seven kills against First Colonial on Nov. 23 in the the Group 6A state championship match. Group 6A state championship match. Langley Volleyball Wins First State Championship

Saxons sweep First Colonial Group 6A state final. record. The 6A state final was scheduled for 9 he Langley volleyball team cap- Saturday, it was the Saxons taking home Outside hitter Rachel Andrejev led Lan- p.m. The Saxons left for Richmond on a tured the program’s first state the title, becoming the first team from gley with 10 kills in the state final. Outside charter bus at 3 p.m., had dinner in Rich- Tchampionship on Nov. 23, beat Fairfax County to accomplish the feat. hitter Jessica Donaldson had eight kills and mond and spent time watching earlier ing First Colonial 3-0 in the “[It was] awesome. Been chasing it for setter/right side Alex Andrejev had seven. matches and warming up. Langley’s match Group 6A state final at VCU’s Siegel Center 16 years!” Langley head coach Susan Rachel Andrejev and Rachel Donaldson didn’t start until 10 p.m., but the Saxons in Richmond. Shifflett wrote in an email. “… [It was a] each had two aces, Alex Andrejev had 19 took care of business. The Langley program, which started in very special experience that is a result of assists and freshman setter Maxine Fried- “The girls did a great job of staying flex- 1998, reached the 2007 AAA state champi- every player and coach that has been a part man totaled 14 assists. ible and kept their focus,” Shifflett wrote. onship match, but lost 3-0 to Deep Run. On of our program since its beginning in 1998.” Langley finished the season with a 27-3 “They really wanted it.” Langley Football Team’s Streak Stopped by Stonewall Jackson The Langley football team’s for the game with a collarbone ons advantage to 28-21. But in a matter of 45 seconds, Group 6A eight-game winning streak, along fracture. His departure weakened The Raiders opened the second the Raiders scored twice to jump with its best season in a genera- not only the secondary, now with- half with a three-play, 63-yard ahead 43-42, once on a 70-yard North Region tion, came to an end on Nov. 22 in out its captain on the field, but also scoring drive to tie it at 28-apiece run and the second score coming the 6A North region quarterfinals removed Langley’s top receiver. in only 35 seconds. It became ob- seconds later after a turnover and Football Playoffs with a loss to Stonewall Jackson, The Raiders began to exploit the vious that the game was going to an immediate 37-yard touchdown Three of four favorites ad- 51-48. Saxons with long runs that gashed be a barn-burner, with the last gallop. vanced during the 6A North re- The Saxons’ would-be game-ty- the interior line, but also eluded team to score the likely winner. Although behind for the first gion football quarterfinals on ing field goal attempt went wide the depleted secondary as Stone- Langley regained momentum time in the game, Langley’s vet- Nov. 22, with Langley being left with just 10 seconds remain- wall Jackson made a game of it after Raiders quarterback Greg eran offensive line, led by seniors the lone high seed to fall short. ing in the game after a 48-yard with a 42-yard scoring dash to Stroman fumbled two consecutive Alex Kolencik, Brooks Norris, The Saxons, seeded No. 5 in march had brought the ball down open the second quarter to cut it punts back to the Saxons, the sec- Bennett Molster, and Brian the region, lost to No. 13 to the Stonewall Jackson 15-yard to 14-7. A see-saw battle then en- ond allowing the home team to Plunkett, along with junior Connor Stonewall Jackson 51-48 in the line and a pass had gone through sued with each team taking the march 56 yards on nine plays be- Halm, under the direction of their region’s highest-scoring game the hands of a Langley receiver in measure of the other with con- fore West hit pay dirt to take the senior quarterback and outstand- of the weekend. Stonewall the end zone. While the loss secutive scores. Langley’s Tyler lead, 35-28. For the game, West ing junior running back, came Jackson will travel to face No. dropped the Saxons’ record to 9-3 West punched in a touchdown had 268 yards on 41 carries and roaring back on a “gut check” 10- 1 Centreville in the semifinals. on the year, Langley still enjoyed from 6 yards out to make it 21-7 three touchdowns. play drive of 61 yards to recapture Undefeated Centreville beat its most successful season in two after a 10-play drive, 60-yard The Raiders came right back the lead, 48-43. The Saxons’ two- No. 8 South County 55-35 in decades, scoring a school record drive. The Raiders responded two with a long drive that stalled at the point attempt after a 2-pt failed the quarterfinals on Friday. 481 points in the process. minutes later on a 32-yard touch- Langley 17-yard line resulting in with 3:29 left in the game. No. 2 Lake Braddock beat The second playoff game at down toss to their tight end to a 34-yard field goal to open the The 1-yard touchdown run by No. 7 Yorktown 40-7 to earn a home this season started well for make it 21-13. Their two-point fourth quarter that cut it to 35-31. Casso gave him three on the trip to the semifinals, where the Saxons as they quickly attempt failed. The three points would eventually ground along with one passing the undefeated Bruins will host mounted a 14-0 lead on the visit- The Saxons answered on a short prove to be the margin of victory. touchdown for the game. But it No. 3 Westfield. The Bulldogs ing Raiders in the first quarter. The drive making it 28-13 after Tyler The fourth quarter became a was not enough, as Stonewall beat No. 11 Robinson, 21-14. initial score capped a 15-play, 70- West had returned the kickoff 73 track meet, as both teams went the Jackson’s elusive, speedy quarter- Lake Braddock and yard opening drive, when senior yards to the Stonewall Jackson 18- length of the field, practically scor- back took less than one minute to Westfield faced one another quarterback Nick Casso scored on yard line. With time running out ing at will. Langley took its first grab the lead back after a 47-yard during the regular season, with an 11-yard fourth down run. in the half, the Raiders scored possession and drove 66 yards for dash down the sideline and a two- the Bruins winning 28-24 on Three-and-a-half minutes later, what might have been the most a touchdown to widen their ad- point conversion made it 51-48. Sept. 20. At the time, it was Casso hit Garrett Collier on a slant crucial points of the game with vantage to 42-31. Erik Swayne Two minutes later, Langley’s last- Westfield’s first regular-season for a 23-yard touchdown pass to only one second left on the clock made all six extra points, making ditch field-goal effort to tie went loss since 2010. make it 14-0. Collier was later lost before intermission, to cut the Sax- him 67 of 68 for the year. wide left.

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The Safe Community Coalition welcomes Dr. Madeline Levine, center, Dr. Madeline Levine, a psychologist and bestselling author, speaks to a bestselling author and psychologist at the Alden Theatre Tuesday, Nov. packed house at the Alden Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 19. 19. Bestselling Author Speaks at Alden Safe Community “When I talk to kids, they have no sense that Coalition welcomes their parents went through falling down, Dr. Madeline Levine changing their minds, not being successful, to discuss parenting taking risks.” tips, student stress. — Dr. Madeline Levine lege they’re going to get into, around the house, and they forget By Alex McVeigh there’s only 24 hours in a day, and that for most of us, it was a real slog The Connection the important things get lost. We to get there, you needed an awful lot need to fight against the idea of of perseverance, and that we all went he Safe Community Coalition focusing all our attention on through difficult times.” welcomed bestselling author Dr. things that come down the line.” TMadeline Levine to the Alden Levine said that even today’s THE OTHER SIDE of that coin is the Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 19, to definition of success needs to be phenomenon known as “helicopter speak on successful parenting techniques. redefined. parenting,” where parents are too in- “This evening is a culmination of several “Our definition of success is far volved in their children’s formative events that have occurred in our commu- too narrow. Everyone talks about years. nity this fall,” said Karin Calpin, the SCC’s getting their student in the best “Helicopter parents are ones that get vice president of programming. “This high school so they can get the in the way of their children’s failures, evening is aimed at providing you with an- best GPA, so they can get into the they stop them from even happening, other opportunity to discuss solutions and best college and get an MBA from and they do other things that children helping our youth achieve authentic suc- Harvard,” she said. “But such a should be learning to do themselves,” cess.” straightforward path is something Levine said. “By taking over, these Levine has written two bestsellers about that maybe 10 percent of people parents are robbing their children of parenting and the issues children who come have. Most of us change majors, coping skills. One has to experience from well-off backgrounds can have. Bestselling author Dr. Madeline Levine fail at things, choose different ca- failure, because it’s in failure we learn “What we see in affluent communities, speaks at the Alden Theatre Tuesday, Nov. reers. That’s natural.” resilience and coping skills. And as an with educated parents who have the money 19. Levine took an informal poll of adolescent psychologist I can tell you to provide opportunity, are disproportion- the 450 people in attendance at that there’s nothing to kids than to ately high rates of anxiety disorders, depres- the past decades, recalling a recent session the Alden, and found that 34 of them fol- have some healthy coping skills, be- sions, substance abuse, cutting and psycho- with an 8-year-old patient that told her he lowed what would be a “traditional” path cause what we see are kids with un- somatic disorders. It’s interesting that we wanted to “be a venture capitalist when he through their adolescence into adulthood, healthy coping skills.” don’t see that in young children, it really grew up.” approximately 8 percent. She said that parents too often work starts in the 9th grade and accelerates She cautioned parents in attendance “This is the best kept secret from chil- toward remediating weaknesses, not through 12th grade,” she said. “Those can against pressuring their children into think- dren. When I talk to kids, they have no enough time cultivating their be the kinds of students that seem to have ing about colleges, grades and careers to sense that their parents went through fall- children’s strengths. everything going for them, and they’re not the detriment of other development. ing down, changing their minds, not be- “I’m not about lowering the bar, at considered at risk, but they are very much “Between the ages of 14 and 18, children ing successful, taking risks,” she said. all, but we have enough research that at risk.” are learning how to do a lot of things, from “Once you’re successful, people think tells us what makes kids more likely learning how to speak to the opposite sex, you’ve always been successful. I think that’s to be successful, and one of those LEVINE, A PSYCHOLOGIST based in dealing with a changing body, learning their how kids see us. They look at us doing well things is not expecting them to be ter- Marin County, Calif., said she has noticed a place in the world,” she said. “But if all of at work, bringing home a good paycheck, rific at everything,” she said. “We’re shift in children’s attitudes and goals over their attention is focused on GPA, what col- we seem satisfied, there’s a lot of stuff all not terrific at everything.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 ❖ 21 703-917-6400 “Scanticipation” Employment Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon

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Competitive There has been a release from an underground storage tank improved results (specifically my creatinine compensation and benefit packages. E-mail ad with zone choices to: system at: [email protected] and bilirubin levels as well as my GFR/ glomu- Flexible work schedule outside of busy Former Exxon lar filtration rate) have any effect on the meta- or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 9901 Georgetown Pike season can be negotiated. E-mail your Great Falls, Virginia 22066 static tumors in my left lung, but the improv- resume to [email protected] or fax EMPLOYMENT ing levels do mean that my body is tolerating resume to (202) 452-0881. DEADLINES The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring the every-three-week chemotherapy infusions Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 Fairfax Petroleum Realty, LLC to develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to address cleanup of methyl tertiary butyl ether that I’ve been receiving since September Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 (MTBE) in groundwater at the site. If you have questions re- 20th. And “tolerating” is about as good as it Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 garding the cleanup, please contact: gets, considering there are few drugs still Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 Kleinfelder available that my oncologist would feel are E-mail ad with zone choices to: 1340 Charwood Road, Suite I suitable for my condition. More to the point, [email protected] Hanover, Maryland 21076 or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 (443) 925-6048 when I asked my oncologist how do I really Attention: Mark Steele know (other than the lab results) that I’m tol- ZONES erating the drug, he said, “You wouldn’t be a Zone 1: The Reston Connection The CAP was submitted to the Northern Regional Office of the SILVER DINER at Springfield Mall DEQ on November 22, 2013. If you would like to review or dis- very happy camper if you weren’t.” To which The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection cuss the proposed CAP with the staff of the DEQ, please feel seeks experienced Line, Broiler, Zone 2: The Springfield Connection I replied, happily: “Well, I’m a long way from Pantry and Prep Cooks for our free to contact Alex Wardle that.” And not that the camping reference The Burke Connection ([email protected]) at (703) 583-3822 after high-volume Diner. the date of the CAP submittal. The DEQ Northern Regional Of- was lost on me, but I’ve been camping very The Fairfax Connection We’re looking for people who care about creat- The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ fice will consider written comments regarding the proposed few times in my life, and on those few occa- CAP until December 27, 2013. Due to public interest, the DEQ ing excellent FRESH & LOCAL food using farm Lorton Connection will hold a Public Meeting on December 10, 2013, at 8:30 PM sions, I was happiest when I was leaving the fresh & locally sourced ingredients. Our food Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet at the Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, campsite heading home. has a mix of traditional products with a con- The Mount Vernon Gazette VA. The public meeting will follow the Great Falls Citizens As- Camping experiences aside – and not mis- temporary twists and healthy alternatives. We sociation Monthly Meeting, which will begin at 7:30 PM and in- Zone 4: Centre View North clude information about the proposed plan. Written comments understood, I am looking forward to the WOW our Guests with terrific food they would Centre View South not expect from a Diner/ should be sent to the DEQ at the address listed below. The results of this next scan and really not stress- Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac DEQ requests that all written comments reference the tracking Zone 6: The Arlington Connection number for this case; PC# 2010-3028. ing about it, either. Nor am I anxious. If any- We Offer: Promotion from Within GREAT PAY! thing, I’ll admit to being naive. Moreover, I The Vienna/Oakton Connection Department of Environmental Quality The McLean Connection won’t admit to being positive, since there’s so Medical & Dental Insurance Storage Tank Program The Great Falls Connection 13901 Crown Court much about the human body that I don’t Flexible Schedules Woodbridge, Virginia 22193 understand and after five years of having 401K cancer-type symptoms and/or feelings, or not You can apply on-line at www.silverdiner.jobs or Nothing is too 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements having cancer-type symptoms and/or feelings, through the Join Our Team tab at small to know, with varying outcomes, I never know what to www.silverdiner.com. OR you can apply in-person and nothing too make of any of it. What I am positive about is at the Silver Diner at 6592 Springfield Rd, at the big to attempt. how mysterious it all is and how few guaran- Franconia Rd entrance to Springfield Mall -William Van Horne tees there are in any of it. Nevertheless, I’m grateful for a definite maybe; I can live with that, as I have been. Time will tell, soon enough. Although, a long Thanksgiving weekend might slow down the e-mail which my oncologist will send with the results. But I can’t worry about that either. I feel good. My labs were good. My reaction to yesterday’s chemotherapy was good. The Red Sox just won the World Series for the third time in 10 years; that’s all good, great in fact. For a terminal cancer patient from Boston five years post-diagnosis who wants to live and loves his hometown team, it doesn’t get much better, realistically speaking. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

22 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Long & Foster’s 703-917-6400 Home & Garden Tysons Office Desig- Zone 6: • Arlington • Great FallsHome & Garden Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Monday Noon nated as a Toys for Tots Collection Site CLEANING CLEANING IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS HAULING LANDSCAPING ong & Foster Real Estate, Inc., an- A&S nounced that its Tysons Corner of- AL’S HAULING LANDSCAPING L A CLEANING SERVICE fice launched its annual toy drive to Since 1985/Ins & Bonded Junk & Rubbish Planting • Mulching • Sodding Concrete, furn.,office, Patios • Decks • Driveway Sealing, benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys Quality Service at a Fair Price yard, construction debris Asphalt • Retaining Walls for Tots campaign on Nov. 13. Toys may be Erosion Control • Drainage Solutions Satisfaction Guaranteed- Low Rates NOVA dropped off seven days a week from 9 a.m. Angies List 2011-Super Service Award! 703-360-4364 703-863-7465 Comm/Res. MD VA DC to 5 p.m. at Long & Foster’s Tysons Corner 703-304-4798 cell office, located at 8227 Old Courthouse Rd., acleaningserviceinc.com Remodeling Interior, 7 DAYS A WEEK Bathrooms, Kitchens, Vienna. All donations must be made before 703-892-8648 Floors, Ceramic Tile, Dec. 18. Painting, Decks, Long & Foster offices throughout the Mid- Fences, Additions. ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL HANDYMAN Atlantic region are participating in the Toys The ANGEL’S HAULING 240-603-6182 for Tots donation drive. This year marks the A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION Junk Trash Removal, company’s 23rd year participating in the BATHROOM REMODELING, DRYWALL, Yard/Construction TREE SERVICE PAINTING, CERAMIC TILE, CARPENTRY, holiday collection campaign. 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PAINTING PAINTING • All Concrete work Once the toys are collected and presented • Retaining Walls • Patios to the U.S. Marines, they are distributed • Decks • Porches (incl. through churches and social welfare agen- screened) • Erosion & cies to the neediest children throughout the Grading Solutions community.ºStarted by the U.S. Marines in • French Drains • Sump Pumps 1947, the Toys for Tots campaign is an an- • Driveway Asphalt Sealing nual toy collecting drive that now reaches throughout 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 703-863-7465 Puerto Rico. LICENSED Last year, the Marines reported the Toys Serving All of N. Virginia for Tots campaign realized its greatest rev- TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE enue ever at $270 million and enabled them LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE to distribute more than 16.8 million toys to Quality Tree Service & Landscaping more than 7 million children. Long & Fos- ter contributed to this effort by collecting PINNACLE SERVICES, INC. Reasonable prices. Licensed & insured thousands of new toys throughout the GUTTER GUTTER LAWN SERVICE Fall Clean Up... Tree removal, topping & pruning, company’s Mid-Atlantic footprint in 2012. MOWING, TRIMMING, EDGING, shrubbery trimming, mulching, leaf For information on this year’s Toys for Tots MULCHING & TRIM HEDGES removal, planting, hauling, gutter cleaning, Campaign, call 703-556-8600 or visit GUTTER CLEANING retaining walls, drainage problems, etc. Gutters and Downspouts Cleaned Friendly Service for a Friendly Price www.toysfortots.org. Small Repairs • Gutter Guards 20 yrs. of experience – Free estimates 703-868-5358 PINNACLE SERVICES 703-802-0483703-802-0483 Week in Vienna lic/ins 703-802-0483 free est. 24 Hour Emergency Tree Service email [email protected] web: lawnsandgutters.com Friendly Service with a Friendly Price! FRESH CUT SOD Residents, Business ALL WINTER! For a free digital sub- Recognized For Homeowners & Landscapers IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS scription to one or all CHANTILLY TURF FARMS, INC. Beautification Efforts of the 15 Connection Tel. (703) 327-0908 Vienna’s Community Enhancement Com- R&N Carpentry www.chantillyturffarms.com Newspapers, go to mission recognizes town residents and busi- www.connectionnews nesses who demonstrate an ongoing effort ✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENS papers.com/subscribe to enhance the appearance of their resi- Foreclosure specialist/Power washing dence or business with Beautification and ✦ MASONRY MASONRY Exterior Wood Rot More! Beauty Awards. Deck & Fence repair, Screen Porches Complete digital rep- No jobs too large or small On Nov.18, five families and one business Free est. 37 yrs exp. Licensed, Insured ALBA CONSTRUCTION INC. lica of the print edition, were recognized for their beautification ef- 703-987-5096 including photos and forts: CONCRETE WORK ❖ Licensed • Insured ads, delivered weekly Spokes, Etc., 224 Maple Avenue E – Wall Driveways • Patios • Exposed Aggregate Mural R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. Sidewalks • Carports • Pool Decks • Garages to your e-mail box. ❖The Belvins Family, Center Street S– Remodeling Homes, Flooring, Flagstone • Brick• Stonework Halloween Decorations Kitchen & Bath, Windows, 703-204-0733 Questions? E-mail: ❖The Coles Family, Adhi Road SE – Hal- Siding, Roofing, Additions & goinggreen@connection loween Decorations Patios, Custom Deck, Painting ❖ newspapers.com The Markley Family, Locust Street SW We Accept All Major Credit Cards – Halloween Decorations Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates • Class A Lic The biggest things are always the easiest to do because there ❖The Matalas Family, Glyndon Street SE Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-830-3849 is no competition. – Fall Decorations E-mail: [email protected] ❖Vilardo Family, Pleasant Street SW – www.rncontractors.com -William Van Horne Halloween Decorations www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 27 - December 3, 2013 ❖ 23 The School of Theatrical Dance 32 Years…serving Great Falls… and the home of Great Falls Dance Theatre

For Tots: TWINKLETOES and PRE-BALLET... For Children: BALLET…JAZZ…TAP… For Youth-Teens: BALLET…POINTE…JAZZ…TAP…MODERN... Director, Theresa D’Alessandro The dancers of The Great Falls Dance Theater capture the joyous spirit of the season. Mark your calendars for our 8th annual production of the new holiday favorite, “Christmas Eve at The Nutcracker Club.” An original, refreshing and exciting departure from the usual. Striking the epitome of balance between poetry in motion and entertainment, Nutcracker Club is a great way to celebrate the holidays.

Presented at the Waddell Theater NOVA, Loudoun Saturday, December 21 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm Sunday, December 22 at 1:00pm Featuring the talents of our youth and advanced dancers, as well as guest artists and singers. Christmas Eve at the Nutcracker Club, is a fanciful yet reverent sketch of Christmas Eve, set in a 1940’s USO Hall, in the imaginary town of Rockwell. The show incorporates a variety of dance styles~ Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern Dance. And likewise, a range of music from Tchaikovsky to Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman to Mannheim Steamroller ! General Admission $25 Reduced ticket prices for early purchase, Photography by Groups of 10, Military/Veterans and Family, 760A Walker Road, Great Falls, VA Tuan Pham Children under 12 and Seniors (In the Village Center above the Old Brogue) Special Olympics Families and See our Web site: www.theatricaldance.com Chaperones receive complimentary admission. For more information, please contact us at 703-759-5652 or e-mail: [email protected]

SOTD is a non-profit tax exempt educational organization which does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or national origin.

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