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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 3-9, 2016 online at McLeanwww.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 ❖ 1 2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected]

From right, Dave Hallett, McLean Com- of the Lukmire munity Partnership, Center’s execu-

Photos by showed two tive director design plans to George Sachs, the McLean executive

Community Ken Moore assistant Ellen Center’s Capi- Barial, and tal Facilities comptroller and Finance Ashok Karra. committees. /The Connection Karra devel- One design oped a budget plan saves plan that Maffitt Hall. would save the community hall. Saving the Community Hall; Preparing for Closure

McLean Community Center likely to be entering its rented space to members of New Leasing Rules its organization or those invited to the closed for renovations in 2017 from Groups that rent space to hold events meeting or event. The Applicant may also in McLean Community Center could be restrict persons from its rented space who April through November. allowed to set conditions on who is al- are in possession of recording devices, lowed to attend and what they might unauthorized printed materials, firearms By Ken Moore munity use. bring in, including prohibiting firearms. or alcohol, and may restrict persons for The Connection “We have been using the room for 15 Other restrictions could forbid recording any other lawful purpose. An Applicant years,” he said. devices, unauthorized printed materials choosing to impose any such restrictions he McLean Community Center’s McLean Citizens Association uses Maffitt and alcohol. shall post a notice to that effect within Central Financing Committee Hall regularly, The McLean Community Center’s Gov- its rented space. The notice posted by the Ttransformed a week of public Zetts said, emphatically, and the McLean erning Board passed a motion at its De- Applicant shall explicitly specify the time worry into a probable solution Community Center has always been able to cember meeting to amend the center’s and place of its meeting or event in the for the center’s beloved and well-used give MCA space for members to meet with booking contracts with organizations rented space, and state that such restric- Maffitt Hall community room. architects, developers, community mem- renting space in the center, the Alden tions are imposed and enforced solely by “We know how important this room is to bers, commissioners and supervisors at a Theatre and the Old Firehouse Teen Cen- the Applicant and not by the Center, everybody in McLean,” said Andrea moment’s notice. ter. Fairfax County or its officers or represen- DelVecchio, McLean Citizens Association “I was surprised to see that Maffitt was According to the Governing Board’s tatives. The Applicant is asked to provide liaison to the MCC Governing Board. turned into office space,” said Zetts. documents: the Center’s Facilities Manager with prior McLean Community Center’s $8.1 million The $150,000 will save the community “[T]he following statement shall be in- written notice of any such restrictions. modernization project is over budget, and hall, as well as construction and renovations cluded in all rental agreements between Notwithstanding the foregoing, Appli- at last week’s Governing Board meetings, a needed on the basement and administra- MCC and outside renters for all MCC fa- cant does not have any right to restrict controversial proposal would turn the 900- tive offices. cilities: members of Center staff from accessing square-foot Maffitt Hall into office space. The Applicant may limit the persons rented space.” But with a little help THIS THURSDAY, Feb. from friend and comp- 4, the MCC Board’s Capi- troller Ashok Karra, the “A lot of people are tal Facilities Committee is Meet the Candidates didates on Sunday, May 1 from 2-4 p.m. committee was able to scheduled to make a rec- The Friends of the McLean Community The League of Women Voters will channel $125,000 from interested in what’s ommendation to the en- Center Board will sponsor the “Meet the handle the board elections on McLean the HVAC budget into the going to happen.” tire Board on two design Candidates” reception for MCC Board Can- Day, May 21 at Lewinsville Park. construction project and plans, one that saves the $25,000 more from re- —MCC executive director community room and serves for the center. George Sachs one that turns the Maffitt Candidates Needed; Apply by March 25 That money had been Hall into office space. Two student board members, 15-17 of the McLean Community Center Dis- carried over since 2011. “I’d like everyone to sit with this and take years old, are needed to serve on the 11- trict. “A brilliant solution to some of our prob- it in,” said Findley. member McLean Community Center Completed petitions to serve on the lems,” said Governing Board member Den- He called the modernization project “a Governing Board. board are due by March 25; petition nis Findley, chair of the Capital Facilities once-in-40-year event.” Adult candidates are also needed. packets are available at MCC. committee. “We will have to buckle up and make it McLean Community Center’s mission An orientation for Board candidates is “A lot of people are interested in what’s through,” he said. is to provide a sense of community by scheduled for April 13, a Meet the Can- going to happen,” said MCC executive di- undertaking programs, assisting commu- didates Reception is scheduled for May rector George Sachs. FOR THE FIRST TIME in 40 years, The nity organizations, furnishing facilities 1, and voting will take place on McLean “We have some extra dollars, everyone McLean Community Center will prepare for for civic, cultural, educational, recre- Day on May 21 (and by absentee voting should pat themselves on the back,” said the center to close during construction of ational and social activities to residents from April 11-May 18). Findley. the front parking lot and storm water drainage piping. At this point, a possible time- MARK ZETTS, of McLean Citizens table would be closure from April 1, 2017 ramp-up period would allow the Alden The- offices, classrooms and meeting rooms will Association’s Planning and Zoning Commit- through Nov. 30, 2017 for construction. atre to operate through March 31, 2017 and remain closed while construction is fully tee, came to last week’s meeting to advo- According to the Community Center’s resume performance on Dec. 1, 2017. completed, and the entire center would re- cate for Maffitt Hall to be saved for com- Governing Board documents, a three-month Other features of the facility including open by Sept. 1, 2018. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 ❖ 3 News

When the German students weren’t at school and the Ameri- can students weren’t exploring Detmold and the surrounding towns, the musicians spent anywhere from four to nine hours rehearsing each day.

Photos by Caroline Watkins/The Connection The wind section participating in sectionals. Days to Remember McLean High’s Philharmonic Orchestra flies overseas for annual German exchange.

By Caroline Watkins McLean Philharmonic’s teacher and conductor, For the Connection Starlet Smith, noted: “At one point during our second concert, I was sitting in the audience listening ith violin, viola and bass bows stowed as the German conductor led a piece. While listen- into the overhead compartments of ing to the beautiful, full sound the orchestra was cre- WKLM flight 652 on Jan. 15, the McLean ating, I started to look at individual players and no- High School Philharmonic flew to Eu- ticed that the students were playing with passion and rope to participate in the 22nd exchange program with energy like I’d never seen before. It was a very pow- the Detmold, Germany Jugendorchester. erful moment for me to see the impact that the mu- The joint orchestra’s classical selections included sic had on the students, and how everyone’s hard Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 4 in G Major,” Beethoven’s work during the week’s tireless hours of rehearsal McLean Philharmonic visiting Detmold’s famous “Egmont Overture” and Mendelssohn’s “Violin Con- came together for a performance that [both] the Hochschule für Musik (Conservatory for Music). certo in E Minor.” To perfect the performances, the audience and student performers could enjoy.” groups rehearsed anywhere from four to nine hours The exchange not only promotes the unifying a day, in preparation for the two concerts that capped power of music, but also exemplifies the benefits of the week-long visit. socializing with students from across the globe. When the musicians weren’t rehearsing, the stu- Simon Meyer, a five-time German participant in the dents enjoyed other activities such as a Nighttime program, said, “I’m so glad that I can be a part of the Historic Walking Tour of Detmold, a tour of the exchange program. I’ve already planned to meet Hochschule für Musik (Conservatory for Music), a some friends in America and some of my American day trip to Bremen and a night at the Burg Sternberg friends are planning on coming back to Germany on Castle, where students enjoyed playing Medieval in- future vacations—and that’s a great result of this struments. program.” In addition to the 32 American musicians and six After a bittersweet farewell, the American musi- chaperones that participated in the program, McLean cians traveled to Amsterdam, where they would High’s Principal Dr. Ellen Reilly joined the group. spend the remainder of their trip. To the delight of “Overall, the experience was wonderful,” Reilly said. many, McLean Highlanders had a two-day extension “It was great to be a part of this exchange that has in Amsterdam thanks to Winter Storm Jonas. Ms. been happening for over 20 years. I got to see first Smith, speaking for the entire orchestra, concluded hand the friendships that are formed and how ev- the extension “was a blessing in disguise because eryone benefits from the exchange. The amount of everyone got to bond over the unforgettable experi- time each student put into the practices was quite ence for exploring a new city…the days in McLean Philharmonic students enjoyed spending two impressive. I was quite proud of everyone involved.” Amsterdam were a pleasant surprise to everyone.” extra days in Amsterdam, due to Winter Storm Jonas.

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6 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 ❖ 7 Wellbeing American Heart Month Month-long observance raises awareness “All aerobic activity has the potential to bring about cardiovascular disease and the role of positive health benefits if the correct intensity aerobic exercise in preventing it. [or] level of difficulty and duration are used.” By Marilyn Campbell exercise is still the best prescription for a — Michelle Walters-Edwards, chair and associate professor, Health and The Connection healthy heart. Human Performance at Marymount University “All aerobic activity has the potential to usic is thumping, sweat is bring positive health benefits if the correct sistant professor of kinesiology at George with significant experience with aerobic ex- dripping and hearts are intensity [or] level of difficulty and dura- Mason University. “Those are signs that you ercise. Mpounding. In a packed aero- tion are used,” said Michelle Walters- might be over-training.” ACSM recommends 30-minutes of aerobic dance, students move in Edwards, chair and associate professor “Too much aerobic exercise can also cause bic exercise three to five days ideally five the name of health. Health and Human Performance at soft tissue issues such as tendinitis and days each week at a moderate intensity. “If “There’s a push by the community to have Marymount University in Arlington. muscle strains, these are signs that the vol- you can hold a conversation while exercis- aerobic and cardio programs, especially one Some warning signs that one’s exercise ume of exercise is too great for the muscles ing that is a safe intensity for beginners,” that starts after 5 p.m.,” said Peter program might be too intense include “con- and tendons to deal with and this should be said Walters-Edwards. Selikowitz, director of the Potomac (Md.) stantly sore muscles, a changes in mood, modified,” said Walters-Edwards. The standards are based on “how fit you Community Recreation Center, where the trouble sleeping, a decrease in appetite or To hit the right target for intensity and already are, your age and how accustomed aerobic dance classes are held. “That has feeling weak,” said Joel Martin, Ph.D., as- duration, both Martin and Walters-Edwards your body is to the demands of cardio work-

Photo by Molly T been a big shift in recent years, and it’s a advise that organizations such as the Ameri- outs,” said Walters-Edwards. “The more ac- shift we’re looking to make.” can Heart Association and the American customed you are to working out aerobically Throughout the month of February, in Wear Red Day College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) offer the greater your endurance capacity will be.” honor of American Heart Month, health and FRIDAY, FEB. 5 guidelines to help one achieve an optimum A beginner, says Walters-Edwards, might fitness professionals are raising awareness The American Heart Association is encouraging level of aerobic intensity. To achieve the aim for a combination of walking and jog- about cardiovascular disease and the role residents to show support for the fight against best intensity for one’s fitness level, the ging to reach the 30-minutes recommended of aerobic exercise in preventing it. While heart disease in women by wearing red on Friday, obias formula calls for subtracting one’s age from daily minimum. This time can be broken recent studies, including one by the Mid Feb. 5 — National Wear Red Day. Part of the 220 and multiplying that number by 0.5 for down into two 15-minute sessions. “It is al- American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women America Heart Institute, found that extreme movement, Wear Red Day focuses the attention Joel Martin, Ph.D., assistant professor of kinesiology at George Mason beginner, 0.69 for someone who exercises ways a good idea to have at least one rest exercise training and competing in endur- on heart disease, the number one killer of women University, demonstrates aerobic exercise, a tool in the fight against heart frequently for moderate intensity and by day per week with no exercise to support ance events can actually damage the heart, in America. disease. 0.8 to 0.85 for vigorous intensity, for those recovery, she said.

Volunteer Events and Opportunities Fairfax County’s free Family – Pick up and deliver Ensure Nutritional or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Caregiver Telephone Support Supplement to older adults. For these and olderadults and click on Volunteer Solu- Group meets by phone on Tuesday, Feb. other volunteer opportunities, call 703- tions. 9, 7-8 p.m. We will discuss Balancing 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit The Sully Senior Center in ‘Where’s the Chair’ Safety and Your Loved One’s Self-Deter- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and Centreville needs a certified per- mination. Register beforehand at click on Volunteer Solutions. sonal trainer, preferably with experi- Campaign Comes to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ The Lewinsville Senior Center in ence working with older adults. For these olderadultservices/caregiver.htm and McLean needs instructors for the follow- and other volunteer opportunities, call McLean, Annandale click on Caregiver Telephone Support ing classes: Line Dance,Zumba Gold, 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit Virginia Dental Association (VDA) Groups. Call 703-324-5484, TTY 711. Certified Arthritis Exercise, Square www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and hosted “Where’s the Chair?” event The Fairfax Commission on Aging Dance, Basic Guitar, Art and Basic click on Volunteer Solutions. on Friday, Jan 29, with the VDA- meets on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at noon Spanish. For these and other volunteer The Herndon Senior Center needs member dentists providing im- at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 Social Visitors daily. For these and promptu oral cancer screenings to Maple Avenue East, Vienna. The public or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults other volunteer opportunities, call703- people at two Fairfax recreation is welcome to attend and join in the com- and click on Volunteer Solutions. 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit centers. Dr. Christine Karapetian ment period that begins each session. Meals on Wheels needs drivers, co- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and and Dr. David Treff, both dentists Find out more at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ordinators, and co-coordinators for click on Volunteer Solutions. and members of the Virginia Dental dfs/olderadultservices/coa.htm. Call routes throughout the county.For these and Korean Meals on Wheels needs Association, screened patients for 703-938-0405, TTY 711 for meeting other volunteer opportunities, call 703- drivers to deliver meals. (Speaking Ko- oral cancer at Audrey Moore access needs. 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit rean not required.) For these and other RECenter in Annandale. The den- Fairfax County’s Independent Living www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and volunteer opportunities, call 703-324- tists volunteered as part of the Project helps older adults remain safely click on Volunteer Solutions. 5406, TTY 711 or visit VDA’s ongoing “Where’s the Chair?” in their homes. Each session includes a Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and campaign, in which the VDA places prevention presentation and a gentle ex- older adults to medical appointments click on Volunteer Solutions. a portable dental chair in public ercise program that focuses on fall pre- and wellness programs. For these and other Respite Care volunteers give family places to offer impromptu oral vention. The series takes place on Thurs- volunteer opportunities, call 703-324- caregivers of a frail older adult a well- cancer screenings. The VDA also days, February 25-April 21 , 10 a.m.- 5406, TTY 711 or visit deserved break so they can go shopping, placed a dental chair (along with a Noon, at Congregation Adat Reyim, 6500 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and attend a doctor’s appointment or just have volunteer VDA-member dentist) at Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield. Call click on Volunteer Solutions. coffee with a friend. Volunteers visit and the Spring Hill RECenter in McLean. 703-324-7210, TTY 711 or go to The Mott Community Center Senior oversee the safety of the older adult for a www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ Program in Fairfax is looking for volun- few hours each month. Support and train- olderadultservices/independent.htm to teer instructors for the following classes: Tai ing are provided. Contact Kristin Martin register for this free program. Chi and Art. For these and other volunteer at 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or Nutritional Supplement Delivery opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 [email protected].

8 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 ❖ 9 Calendar Ongoing Northern Virginia Photographic Society Art Show. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 15-Feb. 29.The Frame Factory, 212 Dominion Road, NE, Send announcements to north@ Vienna. connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is McMurry Artist Showcase. Feb. 1-24. Broadway Gallery Fine Art and Friday for the following week’s paper. Framing, 1025-J-Seneca Road, Great Falls. Local artist Richard McMurry’s Photos/artwork encouraged. stylized landscape paintings will be on display. www.broadwaygallery.net. 703-450-8005. Macdonald Fine Arts Scholarship Deadline. Friday, Feb. 12. Each year, FRIDAY/FEB. 5 the McLean Community Center recognizes the hard work and talent of Daddy Daughter Dance. 6-8:30 p.m. young performing artists through the James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Marshall Road Elementary, 730 Scholarship Competition. Following a preliminary audition and a final round Marshall Road SW, Vienna. of competition, prizes are awarded in each of four categories: Dance, Sponsored by the Vienna Woman’s Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and Theatre. High school students who Club. Special fairy tale guest. reside or attend school in the McLean tax district (Small District 1A- Fathers, grandfathers, big brothers, Dranesville) are eligible to apply. mcleancenter.org. 703-790-0123. godfathers and family members “When the Rain Stops Falling.” Feb. 4-28. 1st Stage Tysons, 1524 Spring welcome. $25 per couple. Ages 3 Hill Road, Tysons Corner. Epic in scope and poetic in language, this years to sixth grade. https:// beautiful, haunting play crosses continents and challenges the boundaries of vwcdaddydaughterdance.eventbrite.com. time to tell the story of one family and the events that bring them together and drive them apart. $15—$30. www.1ststagetysons.org. 703-854-1856. Photo contributed Pigments of My Imagination. Jan. 4-March 31. Great Falls Library, 9830 FRIDAY/FEB. 5 - SUNDAY/FEB. 21 Vienna singer and songwriter Natalie York opens for Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Long time Great Falls resident Donna ”1776.” Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. Elizabeth and the Catapult at Jammin' Java on Thursday, Barnako, has created over a dozen colorful and whimsical small works. Her Sundays, 2 p.m. Alden Theatre, 1234 subjects are varied, from pigs to puppies and cowboy boots. Ingleside Ave., McLean. The founding Feb. 11. Weekly Storytime. Wednesday and Saturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 fathers who participated in the L Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Themes and Titles vary. Free admission. creation and signing of one of the 53rd Annual James A. Bland Contest. Through Monday, Feb. 15. Vienna most important documents in our Lions Club invites elementary and high school vocalist and instrumentalists nation’s history are presented in a to present a song or piece for cash prizes. For information and application, humorous way, with their human contact Susan Stiles at [email protected] or 703-938-1142. foibles and failings. Directed by Gentle Yoga. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Emmaus United Church of Christ, 900 E Annie O’Neill Galvin; produced by Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Jerry Gideon and Jean Matich. $23- Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Gentle Kundalini $25. mcleanplayers.org. 866-811- Yoga, one free introductory session, senior discounts. Increase your 4111. flexibility, improve your breathing and health, reduce your stress. Ravi Kaur has 15 years experience teaching yoga. $15 per session. www.edimprovement.org. 571-213-3192. SATURDAY/FEB. 6 “Poetry in Motion” Exhibit. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. From Feb. Mardi Gras Party. 8 p.m. American 2-27. Exhibition of VAS members paintings with the theme “Poetry in Legion Post 180, 330 Center St., N., Motion. Free. Vienna. Music by DJ Richard Trail and Ales with Caboose Brewing and Grass Roots Fitness. Cunningham (Dr. Jazz), Jambalaya Mondays through Jan. 31. Caboose Brewing Company, 520 Mill Street, NE and Heavy Hors D’oeuvres. Prize for Vienna. Come Run with us every Monday night. $1 Off All Pints! All paces best Costume. Costume is optional. welcome. We will run between 3-5 miles with options to go shorter or Open to the public. $25 at the door. Puppeteer longer. You can walk or run. Dog and stroller friendly. Contact Joann 703-938-9535. Jim West Meginley at [email protected]. Premium Tea and Chocolate performs at Tai Chi Beginners’ Practice. Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. St. Luke’s Catholic School Pairing. 1-3 p.m. Colvin Run Mill, Gymnasium, 7005 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Weekly Tai Chi practice. 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. the McLean Group has met for over 20 years. Free. FreeTaiChi.org. 703-759-9141. Sip premium teas and savor a variety Community of chocolates. Hear a bit of history Center on and learn to pair tea and chocolate. A take-home tea sampler is included. Saturday, Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Ave., McLean. The Valentine Making Certified Tea Specialist Chef Laurie Feb. 20. Great Falls. Great Falls Citizens workshop will be led by one of Bell of Great Falls Tea Garden Assocation’s Land Use and Zoning McLean Project for the Arts’ presents. 16 and older. $30. Reserve Committee will moderate meeting experienced faculty members, and by Feb. 3. 703-759-2771. concerning Marmota Farm (9800 the tasting will be special curated Jewelry and Fashion Accesories Georgetown Pike). Representatives selections of champagne and Show. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. McLean from Save Marmota Farm, Fairfax prosecco provided by The Vineyard. Community Center, 1234 Ingleside County Park Authority and a $35/$30. 703-790-1953. Ave., McLean. This new boutique representative from Supervisor John event features inspired, on-trend, Foust’s (D-Dranesville) office will be Natalie York. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, handcrafted jewelry and present. www.gfca.org. 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Vienna independent-label fashion accessories Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. 6 singer-songwriter opening for of innovative design. Stay for lunch. Photo p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Elizabeth and the Catapult. $12, $15. $5. Children 12 and younger free. contributed 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. www.jamminjava.com. 703-255- mcleancenter.org. 703-790-0123. Bring friends and neighbors, enjoy 1566. Artists Reception and Show. 1-3 Opening Night (Feb. 6) and Talk Pancake Brunch. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. pancakes hot off the griddle. p.m. The Frame Factory, 212 (Feb. 7) with director. Saturday, 5:30 Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Donations will support youth mission Dominion Road, NE, Vienna. p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, follows 2 p.m. Beulah Road, NE, Vienna. Celebrate work. http:// SATURDAY/FEB. 13 Northern Virginia Photographic performance. 1st Stage in Tysons, Shrove Tuesday on Sunday instead. maple.nowsprouting.com/ Model Trains and Thomas at Open Society show featuring more than 50 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Silent auction and fun door prizes. redeemerlutheranchurch5. House. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna photos. Exhibit through Feb. 29. Corner. Space is limited. www.holycomforter.com. 703-938- Train Station, 231 Dominion Road http://www.theframefactory1.com/. www.1ststagetysons.org. 703-854- 6521. NE, Vienna. See and hear model 1856. THURSDAY/FEB. 11 trolleys and steam and diesel trains Valentine Making and Champagne SATURDAY-SUNDAY/FEB. 6-7 TUESDAY/FEB. 9 Tasting. 7:30-9:30 p.m. McLean ”When the Rain Stops Falling” SUNDAY/FEB. 7 Town Hall Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Great Project for the Arts, 1234 Ingleside See Calendar, Page 11

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From Page 10 receive commemorative T-shirt. $12. plus Thomas and some of his friends. [email protected]. 703- The layout reflects the mountainous 673-8044. Crabgrass Puppets terrain and towns of Western North Carolina with award winning will present “African structures. Free. Donations accepted. SATURDAY/FEB. 20 Adventure Tales.” www.nvmr.org. 703-938-5157. Puppetry Festival. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Coffee and Roses. 9:30-11 a.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 StarNut Gourmet, 1445 Laughlin Ingleside Ave., McLean. Jim West Ave., McLean. Coffee discussion, Puppets and Crabgrass Puppets will “Selection, Sources and Rose Care.” present and perform. Children can Hosts Frank Polk and Pam Powers. enjoy two puppet shows and learn arlingtonrose.org. 703-371-9351. how to make their own puppets. Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.- $15/$10. http://ow.ly/WLmhq. 703- Photos courtesy of 1 p.m. Great Falls Grange, 9818 790-0123. McLean Community Center Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Valentine’s Market. www.greatfallsfarmersmarket.org. SUNDAY/FEB. 28 Yippee Yupo Workshop. 10 a.m.-3 Crys Matthews. 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, Two Companies Bring Their Magic to McLean for p.m. The Frame Factory, 212 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Herndon Dominion Road, NE, Vienna. resident Crys Matthews and two of Worksho with Marni Maree. Paint the Mid-Atlantic’s best singer- 2016 Puppetry Festival with watercolor on yupo which is a songwriters for a night of amazing Children can enjoy two puppet shows and learn help of Aesop himself (and his faithful dog, Moral), sheet of plastic meant for painting. music. $15. jamminjava.com. $100. For information, go to http:// how to make their own puppets at a Puppetry will share the author’s famous fables, including www.theframefactory1.com/. Festival sponsored by The Alden in McLean on “The Lion and the Mouse,” “The Tortoise and the SATURDAY/MARCH 12 Saturday, Feb. 20. The event will be held in the Hare” and “The Fox and the Grapes.” This large- Model Trains and Thomas at Open SUNDAY/FEB. 14 House. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna Community Hall of the McLean Community Cen- scale puppet production also features the music All You Need is Love 4: A Tribute Train Station, 231 Dominion Road ter (MCC) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features of Scarlatti, Beethoven and Chopin. to The Beatles and Love Songs. NE, Vienna. See and hear model performances by Crabgrass Puppets of Halifax, Crabgrass Puppets will present “African Adventure 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple trolleys and steam and diesel trains Ave., East, Vienna. Official plus Thomas and some of his friends. Vt., and New York City-based Jim West Puppets. Tales” at 11:30 a.m. Two funny folktales from Af- Valentine’s Day tradition of Jammin’ The layout reflects the mountainous Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 rica come to life with stunning puppetry, spectacu- Java. Anthony Fiacco, Todd Wright terrain and towns of Western North for MCC district residents. Infants and toddlers lar scenery and infectious music. “Anansi and the and Luke Brindley pay homage to the Carolina with award winning group that influenced every musician structures. Free. Donations accepted. under the age of 2 will be admitted free of charge. Talking Melon” features the irrepressible trickster out there, The Beatles. $16. www.nvmr.org. 703-938-5157. MCC is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave. Anansi the Spider, who eats his way into Elephant’s jamminjava.com. Designed for children ages four and older, the melon and becomes too bloated to get back out. TUESDAY/MARCH 15 festival consists of two, 45-minute shows along “Koi and the Kola Nuts” is a humorous tale from FRIDAY-SUNDAY/FEB. 19-21 Whiskey Classics Dinner. 7-9 p.m. with self-guided puppet-making stations, where Liberia in which the youngest son of a chief is cheated Hope on Ice. 3-8 p.m. Tysons Skate Ruth’s Chris Steak House-Tysons parents can assist their children in making a vari- out of his inheritance; instead of his father’s riches, Rink, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Corner, 8521 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. McLean. Community ice skating Ruth’s Chris Tyson’s Corner and ety of puppets. The stations will be open for the he receives just one small kola nut tree. extravaganza benefiting American Macallan Highland Single Malt duration of the festival. Tickets are on sale now. For more information Cancer Society and honoring cancer Scotch Whisky presents a five-course Jim West Puppets will perform “Aesops Fables” or to purchase tickets online, visit http://ow.ly/ survivors. DJ Civil, live music, “Whiskey Classics Dinner.” $99.99. entertainment and Luminaria on ice http://www.ruthschris.com/ at 10:30 a.m. Jim West and his partners, with the WLmhq or call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711. ceremony. First 50 cancer survivors restaurant-locations/tysons-corner. 703-848-4290.

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Langley senior Carter Bennett won the 50 free and 100 free during the Langley junior Isabella Rongione finished first in the 200 free and 500 Conference 6 championship meet on Jan. 30 at Washington-Lee High free during the Conference 6 championship meet on Jan. 30 at Washing- School. ton-Lee High School. Langley Boys’ Swim and Dive Team Wins Conference 6 Title

freshman in 2014 and finished runner-up Saxon girls, McLean last year. “She’s about at that same (freshman) boys finish runners-up. level,” Jackson said. “She really had a breakout year her freshman year but she’s By Jon Roetman been sort of very consistent from that point.” The Connection Langley junior Michelle Owens finished third in the 200 free (1:51.67) and second arter Bennett’s performance at in the 500 free (5:00.27). Junior Joanne Saturday’s Conference 6 cham- Fu won the 100 butterfly title (56.09). Cpionship swim meet began with The Langley 200 free relay (senior helping the Langley boys’ 200- Micaela Grassi, junior Celeste Pace, yard medley relay take first place. Rongione, Owens) finished first (1:39.06). After producing a pair of record-setting The Saxons graduated a pair of now-col- sprints and helping capture another relay legiate swimmers, Amy Owens (Army) and victory, Bennett’s evening ended with the Fiona Muir (Emory), from last year’s state celebration of a team title, as well. championship team. The Langley boys’ swim and dive team Sophomore Casey Storch and the Langley boys’ swim and dive team won “We’ve got a lot of youth on the girls’ side repeated as conference champion on Jan. the Conference 6 championship on Jan. 30 at Washington-Lee High School. and we certainly have some talent on the 30 at Washington-Lee High School in Ar- top end, like in the [200] free and the [500] lington. The meet was condensed into a BENNETT has high expectations for ond in the 200 IM (1:53.35). free … but after that it kind of drops off,” one-day timed finals format due to snow- regionals and states. The South Lakes boys finished third, fol- Jackson said. “We just definitely don’t have storm-related school closures. “I’m looking for hopefully first place in lowed by Madison (fourth), Yorktown the depth on the girls’ side that we do on The Saxons posted a score of 442.5, more the 50, around 20.3 [seconds],” he said, (fifth), Washington-Lee (sixth), Hayfield the boys’ side to be so dominant. The girls than 80 points ahead of second-place “and then whatever I can do in the 100 — (seventh) and Fairfax (eighth). swam well, just not well enough.” McLean (357). hopefully first place.” McLean (Murphy, junior Carter Flint, jun- Langley won each of the three relays and Langley also won the 400 free relay ior Peter Byman, sophomore Sam Gollob) MCLEAN won the 200 medley relay (se- took home five individual championships. (sophomore Chase Bradshaw, junior Devin placed second in the 200 medley relay nior Veronica Wolff, junior Claire Wolff, jun- “Fantastic,” is how Langley head coach Truong, senior Justin Rose, sophomore (1:37.62), South Lakes (senior Johnny ior Elizabeth McCulla, senior Sinead Ryan Jackson described the Saxons’ perfor- Casey Storch) with a time of 3:11.83. Jun- Micka, junior Benjamin Gryski, junior Tyler Eksteen) with a time of 1:47.48, and won mance. “The boys really showed up, ready ior Ryan Ha, Storch and Truong swam with Ellis, junior Gianmichel D’Alessandro) fin- the 400 free relay title (McCulla, Veronica to compete to defend their conference title Bennett in the 200 medley relay, and jun- ished third (1:38.91) and Madison (sopho- Wolff, junior Elena Summers, Eksteen) with from last year. They were really motivated, ior William Wingo, freshman Adam Fischer more Jack Galbraith, sophomore Ian Cobb, a time of 3:33.2. really excited and they did a great job across and Rose swam with Bennett in the 200 free junior Abraham Zimmerman, junior Jack- McCulla won the 200 IM championship the board, every event.” relay. son Ayers) took fourth (1:39.22). with a time of 2:06.33. Eksteen broke the Bennett, who signed a letter of intent to Storch won the 200 IM (1:50.69), Rose McLean (Wu, senior Andrew Carro, Flint, conference meet record in the 100 back- swim for the University of South Carolina, took home the 100 butterfly title (51.44) Murphy) took second in the 400 free relay stroke with a time of 57.78, but finished was a major contributor for the Saxons. and junior Duncan Proxmire finished first (3:14.86). Madison (freshman Kyle Wu, second to Madison sophomore Madeline Along with helping Langley win the 200 in the 500 free (4:49.94). freshman Cole Dyson, Galbraith, LaPorte (57.71). medley relay (1:35.19) and 200 free relay Jackson said the Saxons are aiming for a Zimmerman) tied Yorktown for third McLean senior Delaney Gallagher finished (1:27.96), Bennett won individual titles and top-three finish at regionals and states. (3:17.75) and South Lakes (sophomore runner-up in the diving competition set conference meet records in the 50 free “Regionals, we’re certainly going to try Jack Edgemond, sophomore Matthew (385.05). (20.96) and 100 free (47.31). to give Robinson a run for their money,” he Beach, junior Michael George, junior Tyler “After all the canceled practices because “He’s swimming great,” Jackson said. said. “They’re definitely the clear favorites.” Ellis) finished fifth (3:21.71). of the blizzard, the team really responded “He’s doing really well. This has been a re- The McLean boys finished runner-up, In the girls’ competition, Yorktown won well and exceeded expectations,” McLean ally strong year for him. … He’s really, re- with strong performances by senior Chris- its first Conference 6 championship. Lan- head coach Kyle Drake wrote in an email. ally stepped up his game the past couple topher Murphy and junior Dorje Wu. gley finished runner-up, followed by “It isn’t easy with the number of days off to years. It was funny, a couple years ago, he Murphy finished first in the 200 freestyle McLean (third), South Lakes (fourth), be able to get in and compete at a high level, and I were talking and he’s like ‘You know, (1:42.89) and won the 100 backstroke title Fairfax (fifth), Madison (sixth), W-L (sev- but we pulled it off. Over 75 percent of our I like swimming but I don’t know if I’m go- with a conference meet-record time of enth) and Hayfield (eighth). swims were season bests and a number of ing to do it all the time,’ and now he’s swim- 51.33. Wu won the 100 breaststroke cham- Langley junior Isabella Rongione won the athletes achieved personal bests. I am re- ming Division I next year. He really has com- pionship and set a conference meet record 200 free (1:51.26) and 500 free (4:53.11). ally proud of their effort and performances mitted himself.” with a time of 56.57. He also placed sec- She won state titles in the two events as a on Saturday.”

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Annamaria Davoli of McLean dips chocolate from the foun- tain at Chesterbrook Residence.

Photos by Steve Hibbard/ The Connection Crowds Throng to McLean Chocolate Festival chocolate vendors, demonstrations of Colonial McLean Rotary Club America chocolate making, children’s coloring games, musical entertainment and a raffle. Some of the ven- donates proceeds to dors included C&D Sweets, Cameron’s Coffee and Chocolate, Mike’s Fudge, Sweetbites Cafe and Un- local charities. done Chocolate. Sydney Frazier and Sandra Panetta of Sweetbites Cafe “What we like about this is it’s a fundraiser that and Bakery in McLean at the McLean Chocolate Festival large continuous crowd of chocolate lov- attracts people of all ages and involves the whole last Sunday, Jan. 31 at the McLean Community Center. ers attended the fifth annual McLean community to help raise money for local organiza- AChocolate Festival on Sunday, Jan. 31 at tions,” said Jan Auerbach, chair of the McLean the McLean Community Center. The event Chocolate Festival and treasurer of the Rotary Club was sponsored by the Rotary Club of McLean and of McLean. proceeds went to local charities. Last year’s festival raised $13,000, and this year’s event included 14 —Steve Hibbard

Lynne Rolland from American Heritage Chocolates The line in front of demonstrates American Heritage grinding the Chocolates to get chocolate. chocolate samples.

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NEWSPAPERS ABC LICENSE Langley High School 2015 graduate Fiona Purple Ethiopian Restaurant & We pay top $ for STERLING, Muir, one of Emory University’s top fresh- Lounge LLC trading as Purple MEN'S WATCHES, Ethiopian Restaurant & men swimmers is off to a fantastic start to Lounge, 3111 Columbia Pike, JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, Arlington, VA 22204. The FURNITURE, PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. her season. She leads the team in the 50 above establishment is apply- Free (23.14), 100 Fly (55.30) and is sec- ing to the VIRGINIA DEPART- Schefer Antiques MENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEV- 703-241-0790 ond in the 100 Free (50.93). Muir is sec- ERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer on and off [email protected] ond in the country in both the 50 Free and premises & Mixed Beverage 100 Fly events and is fourth among all Di- CLASSIFIED on premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic bever- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements vision III swimmers in the 100 Free. She ages. Firehiwot Kidane, Member was named the UAA Swimmer of the Week LEGAL NOTICE For Local… Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business on Dec. 7 after posting three individual NOTE: Objections to the issu- as Verizon Wireless is proposing an existing location modifica- ance of this license must be NCAA “B” Cut times in the 50 Free, 100 Fly tion at 399 Old Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 submitted to ABC no later than (NAD 83) 38°, 52’, 5.6”N; 77°, 2’, 47.0” W. The project will and 200 Back and was part of five relay 30 dates from the publishing •Employment consist of the removal of nine existing antennas and the instal- date of the first of two required lation of nine new antennas. The overall tower height will be teams that also notched NCAA “B” Cut times newspaper legal notices. Ob- 42-feet. Public comments regarding potential effects from this •Employees jections should be registered in the 200 Free, 400 Medley, 200 Medley, site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days at www.abc.virginia.gov or from the date of this publication to: Aarcher, Inc. c/o Bill 800 Free and 400 Free Relays. Photo contributed 800-552-3200 •Services Auchter, via email at [email protected], or 2635 Riva Muir was first in the 50 Free (23.14) and Fiona Muir, a Langley High School Road, Suite 100, Annapolis, MD 21401 or (410) 897-9100 ext •Entertainment 111 referencing AARCHER Project Number – 090023.09.0091. tied for second in the 100 Fly (55.30. She alumna, is off to a fantastic start at added an 11th-place finish in the 200 Back Emory’s swim season. •Announcements HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO 101 Computers 101 Computers (2:03.49). All five relays she was part of finished in the top five with the 400 Free in the country with the 400 Free relay •Real Estate taking first and the 200 Free placing sec- touching at 3:23.47 and the 200 Free fin- Newspapers & Online HDI •Cars COMPUTER SOLUTIONS ond. Both relay teams posted new top times ishing at 1:32.86. •Trucks CLASSIFIED JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 DEADLINES ➣ Speed Up Slow Bulletin Board Zones 1, 5, 6.....Mon @ noon Computers To have community events listed in the Connection, send to [email protected]. •Vans Zones 2, 3, 4.....Tues @ noon ➣ The deadline for submissions is the Friday prior to publication. •RV’s E-mail ad with zone choices to: Virus Removal classified@connection ➣ Computer Setup appointment or just have coffee with a newspapers.com SATURDAY/FEB. 6 friend. Volunteers visit and oversee the •Boats ➣ Help with Windows 8 or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Fairfax County NAACP Open House. 10 safety of the older adult for a few hours each 571-265-2038 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake month. Support and training are provided. •Pets [email protected] Road, Burke. Meet community leaders and Contact 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or EMPLOYMENT members, discuss your pressing concerns, [email protected]. •Yard Sales DEADLINES provide feedback, and enjoy food and music. Fairfax County needs a volunteer Senior Center Marketing Coordinator to assist Zones 1, 5, 6.....Mon @ noon 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Zones 2, 3, 4.....Tues @ noon the Friends of Fairfax County Senior Centers •Crafts WEDNESDAY/FEB. 10 with marketing. For these and other E-mail ad with zone choices to: “Dwelling Detective: Researching the volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, •Hobbies classified@connection History of Your Fairfax County TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ newspapers.com House.” 7 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions. •And More! or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Presented by The Lewinsville Senior Center in McLean Susan Hellman, Architectural Historian, needs instructors for the following classes: ZONES Great Falls Historical Society Program. She is Line Dance, Zumba Gold, Certified Arthritis Zone 1: The Reston Connection the Historic Site Manager for the Carlyle Exercise, Square Dance, Basic Guitar, Art and For All The Oak Hill/ House Historic Site in Alexandria. 703-757- Basic Spanish. For these and other volunteer Herndon Connection 8560. opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and Your Zone 2: The Springfield Connection click on Volunteer Solutions. The Burke Connection SATURDAY/FEB. 13 Food Drive for CHO. Places vary. Please help Advertising The Fairfax Connection Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. CHO to help others in our area. All food The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike, contributions greatly appreciated. CHO is Lorton Connection Great Falls. Valentine’s Market. making plans for the holidays. Please bring Needs… Zone 3: The Alexandria www.greatfallsfarmersmarket.org. new unwrapped gifts for children and teens Gazette Packet to Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., The Mount Vernon Gazette NE, Vienna, on Dec. 11 between 9 a.m. and WEDNESDAY/FEB. 17 noon. Questions? Contact at cho@cho- It Works. Zone 4: Centre View North McLean Newcomers and Neighbors va.com. Centre View South Monthly Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Nostos, 81 The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac Boone Blvd., Vienna. Vienna. Ruth Robbins, has an urgent need for volunteer drivers to Week senior program coordinator of the take area seniors to medical appointments Zone 6: The Arlington Connection Smithsonian Associates, will describe and other activities. Opportunities to After Week. The Vienna/Oakton programs she has organized with luminaries volunteer for other services are also Connection like Sonia Sotomayor, Henry Kissinger, Tom available. No long-term commitment and The McLean Connection Brokaw and Martin Sheen. RSVP by Feb. 12 hours are flexible to fit your schedule.Visit The Great Falls Connection to [email protected]. $38. Non-members www.scov.org or contact the Volunteer 703 welcome. www.McleanNewcomers.org. Coordinator at 703-281-5086 or email [email protected]. 917-6400 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Food Addicts in Recovery. Wednesdays at 7 ONGOING p.m. at The Vine Church, 2501 Gallows The Northern Virginia Long Term Care Road, Dunn Loring. Are you having trouble Ombudsman Program needs volunteer controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Place advocates for residents in nursing homes and Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free twelve assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa step recovery program for anyone suffering Your Callahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email from food obsession, overeating, under- [email protected] . Also visit eating or bulimia. For more information or a www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ list of additional meetings throughout the Ad olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/. U.S. and the world, call 781-932-6300 or Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive older www.foodaddicts.org. adults to medical appointments and Vienna Toastmasters. 2nd and 4th Today! wellness programs. For these and other Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., at the Vienna volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, Community Center on the 2nd floor room TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ opposite the elevator, 120 Cherry St., S.E., olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions. Vienna. A friendly place to get comfortable to your community Respite Care volunteers give family caregivers with public speaking and impromptu of a frail older adult a well-deserved break so speaking for new and experienced speakers. they can go shopping, attend a doctor’s Open to the public. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 ❖ 15 16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com