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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper November 8, 2018 Democrats Seize Control of Northern Virginia Region once had its own brand of Republicanism; now that seems almost extinct. By Michael Lee Pope charge Comstock was guilty of an “unac- The Gazette ceptable failure of leadership.” In the clos- ing days of the campaign, television ads he loss of two-term incumbent branded the incumbent “Barbara U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (D- Trumpstock.” T10) means Republicans are Incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine easily beat down to one lone elected offi- back a challenge from Republican Corey cial in Northern Virginia, Del. Tim Hugo (R- Stewart, whose message of an invading 40). The blue wave that started last year caravan of foreigners failed to resonate unseating Republicans like Del. Jim outside rural Virginia. LeMunyon (R-67) and Del. Bob Marshall (R- “Corey Stewart and Barbara Comstock 13) continued this year, when state Sen. followed President Trump’s playbook. They Jennifer Wexton (D-10) was able to flip a stoked fear about immigrants. Both lost seat that had been in Republican hands big,” said Frank Sharry, founder and execu- since a young military lawyer named Frank tive director of immigration-reform group Wolf beat incumbent Democrat Joe Fisher America’s Voice. “It seems evident the back in 1980. For a region that once had people of Virginia are just not interested in Republican heavyweights like U.S. Rep. Tom Trumpism, with or without Trump.” Davis (R-11) and U.S. Sen John Warner, the prospects for Republicans in Northern Vir- KAINE CELEBRATED an early victory ginia now seem pretty bleak. Tuesday night, taking the stage at the Falls “It’s going to be a tough road ahead for Church Marriott Fairview Park as one of the Republicans in Northern Virginia. Essen- U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine said it was no accident that Election Day coincided first Democrats to deliver a victory speech. tially, it’s gone,” said Republican consult- with Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. “Diwali is the celebration of He quoted scripture, thanked longtime sup- ant Dan Scandling, who served as Wolf’s good over evil, the celebration of light over darkness, the celebration of porters and cracked a few jokes about how chief of staff. “Redistricting is not going to understanding over ignorance. That’s what today is. That’s what we’re the race was called one minute after the help. The seats now in Northern Virginia starting today.” polls closed. The former fair-housing attor- are going to be Democratically controlled ney got his start in Richmond politics be- for a generation.” candidates for Senate in places like North served together as young Republican staff- fore becoming lieutenant governor and gov- Although the controversy surrounding the Dakota and Missouri, it provided a huge ers trying to impeach Bill Clinton in the ernor. This year he faced a candidate who nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. burden for Comstock. Kavanaugh and 1990s. This year, Wexton was able to use promised a “vicious” campaign and deliv Supreme Court helped some Republican Comstock had been friends since they sexual assault allegations as wedge to See Democrats, Page 17 Woodlawn Stables Site Eyed for Partial Development Plans are in the works to preserve while highlighting the area for adaptive reuse.

By Mike Salmon will be part of a reuse plan. “We garden center, or florist,” she said. The Gazette propose to adaptively reuse these It was a move that was bound Photo by Mike Salm buildings for businesses that inter- to happen with the growth of the he barn and surrounding pret the agricultural history of the Richmond Highway area, the ad- Tstructures of the former property and Virginia, which could vent of “Embark,” a transportation Woodlawn Stables is include a farmer’s market, retail project that is emerging to im- poised to be redeveloped, leaving space/tasting room for products prove the corridor. According to the character and history in tact grown or made in Virginia, local See Site Eyed, Page 5

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Buildings that once housed horses and riding lessons are Postage U.S. Trust for Historic Preservation, the STD PRSRT slated for reuse, not demolition. rustic appearance of the buildings www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Local resident cites lack of Park Police accountability. Marking Year in Driver’s Shooting with a Protest By Ashley Claire Simpson 27, 2017, and his death continues to grip Kaine – have requested information, but The Gazette the public. The FBI took over the investiga- they were basically told to butt out. So, all tion, yet there has been no word on whether this time, I’m thinking, ‘Wait a minute. With his time last year, then-25-year-old or not charges will be brought against the the terrible lessons we’ve had to learn about Bijan Ghaisar had a lot to look for unnamed officers who gunned down the police accountability, nothing is being told T unarmed Ghaisar. Despite the release of to this family.’ I really do not understand.” ward to: Thanksgiving, the ap- proaching winter holidays, the start of a dash cam footage of the incident and forth- Beyond frustrated with the system and new year. Beyond that, all signs pointed to coming eyewitnesses, much about this lo- how it has continuously failed Ghaisar’s cal young man’s tragic encounter remains family, Bergen is staging a protest on the a promising future. Yet, on the otherwise Sign created by Kevin Bergen for a mystery to the community. one-year anniversary of the shooting, on insignificant evening of Friday, Nov. 17, protest on Saturday, Nov. 17. 2017, two United States Park Police offic- One outraged member of the community, Saturday, Nov. 17, from 12 to 1 p.m. ers brandished their guns and shot Ghaisar Kevin Bergen, is still reeling from the FBI’s me,” Bergen said. “There has been continu- “I can walk from my house to where he nine times following a car chase on the failure to draw any official conclusion. ous coverage, and what I’ve found most in- was shot,” Bergen said. “I have a pretty George Washington Memorial Parkway. “While I did not personally know Bijan, teresting is that a slew of politicians – in- good-sized sign made that reads ‘Justice for Gaisar died 10 days later, on Monday, Nov. this whole situation has really bothered cluding Don Beyer, Gerry Connolly, and Tim See Protest, Page 18 UCM Launches Community Schools Partnership nited Community Ministries, Inc. ing these efforts with community partners. U(UCM) has launched the first Com- “I think of Community Schools as akin to munity Schools in Fairfax County, smart phones with customized apps,” said in partnership with Fairfax County Govern- Alison DeCourcey, executive director at ment Neighborhood and Community Ser- United Community Ministries. “Community vices (NCS), Fairfax County Public Schools Schools are ‘smart schools’ with a host of (FCPS), and United Way of the National customized opportunities and supports that Capital Area. give students and their families the tools UCM was selected as the lead partner for that they need to learn and grow.” the implementation of a Community Through the Community School Schools pilot at Walt Whitman Middle initiative’s partnerships, including Oppor- School and Mount Vernon Woods Elemen- tunity Neighborhood Mount Vernon, the tary School. The schools were identified by goal is to improve equitable outcomes for Fairfax County Schools leadership, based on students and families and to begin to make student needs. changes to systems that perpetuate inequi- A Community School is a public school ties. “This initiative represents the excellent with an integrated focus on academics, collaboration of Fairfax County Public health and social services, youth and com- Schools and the Board of Supervisors in the Celebrating the launch of the first Community Schools in Fairfax County munity development, and community en- Successful Children and Youth Policy Team are (from left): Timothy Johnson, vice president of Community Impact at gagement. Community Schools become cen- (SCYPT) with our community partners in United Way of the National Capital Area; Craig Herring, principal at Walt ters of the community and are open to all, Mount Vernon,” said Karen Corbett-Sand- Whitman Middle School; Dr. Clint Mitchell, principal at Mount Vernon even outside of standard school hours. UCM ers, chair of the Fairfax County School Board Woods Elementary School; Dr. Scott Braband, superintendent, Fairfax will provide each school with a full-time and Mount Vernon District Representative. County Public Schools; Alison DeCourcey, executive director, United community school coordinator to assist “This is a win-win for the county and for Community Ministries; and Sarah Allen, deputy director, Fairfax County school staff in building out and coordinat- the school system. Neighborhood and Community Services. Good Shepherd Housing Presents Awards at Gala ood Shepherd Housing and Fam- Gily Services (GSH) posthumously Photos by Jan Michel honored Father Gerry Creedon, longtime pastor of Holy Family Church in Dale City who died in November 2017, with its Public Service Award at the annual Win- dows Into Wonderland Gala on Oct. 27. The award honors public officials for outstand-

ing and impactful public service actions that e Photography have furthered the mission of Good Shep- herd Housing in combating homelessness and improving the lives of people in need. Creedon served as pastor of Good Shep- herd Church in Alexandria, 1979-91. He was a critical team member in guiding the From left: David Levine; Ed Gillespie and Cathy From left: David Levine; Lorna Creedon; Vince Keane, parishioners who founded GSH in 1974 as Gillespie, winners of the 2018 Philanthropy Award; accepting the Public Service Award on behalf of Father a nonsectarian independent agency provid- and Alexis Feeney Tallman. Gerry Creedon; and Alexis Feeney Tallman. ing affordable housing. Through his parish assignments, Father Creedon dedicated his of Gabriel Homes for people with disabili- viser to the Virginia Catholic Conference. been supporting GSH’s mission for over a life to serving the poor. He served the church ties; diocesan representative on the board At the Windows Into Wonderland Gala, decade, contributing time and resources to and the wider community over the years in of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public GSH also honored Cathy and Ed Gillespie helping end homelessness in the commu- numerous capacities, including diocesan Policy; board member of Social Action Link- with its annual Philanthropy Award. Cathy nity. Cathy Gillespie has also served on the director of Catholic Relief Services and the ing Together (SALT); strategy team mem- Gillespie, co-chairman of Constituting Board of Directors for GSH, as well as the Campaign for Human Development; ber of Virginians Organized for Interfaith America, and Ed Gillespie, chair of the pub- Resource Development and Gala Commit founder of Catholics for Housing; founder Community Engagement (VOICE); and ad- lic affairs practice at Sard Verbinnen, have See Awards, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Site Eyed for Reuse From Page 1 “The entire Woodlawn property has been owned Fairfax County, “Embark Richmond Highway is a by the National Trust since 1952. A portion of the multi-faceted project promoting revitalization along property was rented by the stables that operated Ft. Hunt/Hollin Hall $579,900 a 7.5-mile segment of the Richmond Highway Corri- there,” Malone-France said in a statement. 1-4 7923 Jackson Road dor.” Woodlawn is listed as one of the areas of con- Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon) is happy Wonderful one level living in great location! centration where the project will emphasize “a tour- with the National Historic Trust plans, and looks at OPEN Waynewood Elementary. Gorgeous 3 BR, ism and neighborhood hub,” said Marianne Gardner, 2 BA home, fully renovated, with a large it as a positive step for the “cultural corridor” of SUNDAY contemporary addition that includes a beautiful the director of the Fairfax County Planning Division Woodlawn that contains the stables, the Frank-Lloyd Great Room w/ a stone fireplace. Unique in a Embark video the county produced. Wright house, the grist mill and coming-soon, the features throughout home. Stunning kitchen w/ At the stables site, “We are also proposing to add silestone counters, maple cabinets, gas cooktop, new Army Museum. “Their plans are very compli- SS appliances. Custom-made wide barn door separates bedrooms from living room. Open floor plan. New one new building to the barn complex that would mentary to the long term plans we have for the Rich- french doors open to lovely maintenance free deck. Solar outdoor lighting. Lovely landscaping. Privacy contain a nanobrewery and café,” added Malone- mond Highway - Mount Vernon Memorial Highway fenced bkyd. Large shed. Hardwood floors throughout. All major systems replaced in recent years. France. A café could mean a place like Starbucks, - Jeff Todd intersection,” Storck said. Alex/Stratford $574,900 1-4 which to some, is a coming to age sign, but if taste- The former Woodlawn Stables is officially known 2601 Culpeper Road fully done, could be a boon to a downtrodden sec- Price just reduced on this --- Lovely 4 as the Sharpe Barn complex, a facility built in the OPEN bedroom, 3 bath home with carport tion of the highway. early 20th century, during the ownership of the prop- in popular Stratford on the Potomac. “At the National Trust, we believe that putting these erty by Elizabeth Sharpe, that is historic and signifi- SUNDAY Situated in sought after Stratford buildings back into active use and making them avail- Elementary school district. Well main- cant as one of the last remaining examples of a barn tained home. Replacement windows. able to the public to experience and learn about their complex of its type in Fairfax County, according to Freshly painted interior with refinished rich history is the best way to preserve them,” said Malone-France. hardwood floors. Beautiful landscap- Malone-France. They are currently working with the ing. Updated baths. Family room with Sharpe was a coal heiress who owned the gas fireplace. You’ll love it!! Fairfax County Architectural Review Board to refine Woodlawn Plantation from 1905 to 1925. When it Stafford/ Aqua Villa $264,900 the plan. A townhouse community has been proposed was dismantled with the Richmond Highway wid- 11 Shady Lane for a spot just north of the stables, which some see ening and relocation project, many of the horses were Beautiful 3BR, 3BA Cape Cod, NEW as positive growth for that area. moved to Claddagh Farm in historic Jeffersonton, Va. bursting with charm. This LISTING property contains two lots (for and others to a stable on Gunston Road. total .67 acres), with winter views The road widening and relocation project was ad- of Aquia Creek. 2nd Lot may Correction ministered by the Federal Highway Administration potentially be build-able (grand- fathered). Expansive and open In the story about the U.S. Army museum coming Eastern Lands Division, a Federal Highways docu- floor plan. Enjoy nature’s beauty from the back screened porch or multiple to Fort Belvoir (Mount Vernon Gazette, Oct. 31), the ment, DHR# 029-0056, dated July 2006, the stables decks. Large shed/hobby room w/electricity (conveys as is). Quiet and Cobra King tank was mislabeled as a M48 Patton and land parcel was not designated as a National serene location. Close to Quantico! tank, when it is an M4E3E2 Sherman Tank. Historic Landmark. McLean/Fountains At McLean $234,900 1537 Lincoln Way #304 LOCATION! Beautiful 1BR unit in heart of Tysons near shops/mall/ restaurants/metro/495/Toll Rd, commuters dream! Upgraded bathroom & kit w/granite countertops. Kit w/breakfast bar is open to living room which flows out to spacious private balcony and storage closet. Bedroom w/walk in closet. Full washer & dryer in unit. A MUST SEE! Ft.Hunt/Collingwood on Potomac $729,900 8313 Cedardale Drive UNDER Beautiful 5BR/3BA home w/carport in sought after Ft. Hunt community with CONTRACT easy access to GW Pkwy and Mt. Vernon Bike Trail just blocks away. Waynewood Elementary. Home provides lots of space including finished attic as a bonus room. Hardwood floors throughout 4 of the 5 levels. Anderson glass doors off of dining room lead to large deck overlooking lovely fenced back yard w/garden shed. Updated kitchen and baths. Fireplace in living room. Large family room in lower level is bright and cheerful. Alex/Engleside $1,300,000 8734 Lukens Lane 4.128 acres zones R-2 for sale. There are 2 lots: 4/0 acres w/house (Tax Map 1101 01 0043) and .128 acre vacant land (1101 01 0043A). House on Property sold “AS IS” and NO ACCESS given or allowed. Land Value only. Water, sewer, gas, electricity available. This land is adjacent to the houses on Halley Farm Ct. which were built in the 2010-2011 time frame. Alex/Mt. Vernon Woods 8102 Martha Washington Precious 3BR, 1BA Rambler – Perfect Starter Home – Double COMING SOON pane windows and updated bath plus wood burning fireplace– Large deck overlooks the beautifully landscaped, deep, fenced backyard- Perfect for the grill. Roof 2016, A/C Compressor 2017, HWH 2018 -- 10 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 17 mins to Old town, Alex.

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Labor force, approximately 500 sex trafficking vic- cally last one hour, but can be tailored for spe- trafficking which is when tims were brought to the attention of law en- cific needs. To request a speaker or inquire Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm people are forced to work forcement between calendar years 2013 and about an education event, one can visit the task [email protected] against their will in many different industries; 2017. This averages out to 125 sex trafficking force’s website at https://www.novahti.com/ @MaryKimm Domestic servitude, specifically maids, house- victims identified in our area per year. The 125 requestaspeaker/ or contact the task force co- Editor in Chief keepers, and child or elderly care givers; and victims include teen and pre-teen children in ordinator at [email protected] Steven Mauren sex trafficking which is the selling of victims our area. Traffickers are experts at seeking out Art/Design: to perform sexual services for customers. their victims and can usually tell within 30 The writer is a freelance contributor and Northern Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force volunteer. Ali Khaligh And yes … human trafficking does occur seconds whether or not the youth they are siz- Production Manager: right here in Northern Virginia. In fact, it oc- Letter to the Editor Geovani Flores curs quite often. The Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force is working to put a stop reported, the President, while considering such CIRCULATION to human trafficking. Not Yet Fully an order, has not yet issued one. The issue of Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task the constitutionality of birthright citizenship [email protected] Force is a regional collaboration of federal, Evaluated has long been discussed and I perceive signifi- state and local law enforcement agencies, gov- To the Editor: cantly misunderstood. The Fourteenth Amend- A Connection Newspaper ernment agencies and citizens dedicated to In the Nov. 1 edition of the Gazette you have ment was issued at the end of the Civil War identifying and rescuing victims; investigating written an article “On Constitutional Birthright and addressed specifically granting citizenship and prosecuting perpetrators; offering support to Citizenship.” In that article you quote the to former slaves freed by the conflict. At the and services to survivors and families; and pro- text of a message written to the President by time a number of documents written by the moting community awareness. Educating citi- Congressman Connolly in which he states that authors of this amendment were very clear that zens of Northern Virginia about what is occur- the President’s new executive order ending citi- this was their intent-to only provide citizen- ring in plain sight throughout our neighbor- zenship for children born in the U. S. is pa- ship to former persons who had been in the hoods, how to identify and spot the potential tently unconstitutional. U.S. in captivity as slaves. I have been told that signs of someone being trafficked, and how and As I understand the issue, and as it has been See Letters, Page 8 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 ❖ 7 Opinion

Scouts plant natural landscaping at Mount Vernon Governmental Center. Learn, Engage and Act Expo will educate and inspire attendees to ... To save the be more engaged in the protection of our natural resources and our heritage. environment. While the county has taken steps to be By Dan Storck good environmental stewards, like adopt- Mount Vernon District Supervisor ing a Countywide Energy Policy, Environ- mental Vision and Operational Energy Strat- oin me and the Mount Vernon Dis- egy, these steps are not proportional to the Jtrict Environmental Advisory Com- challenges we face. I strongly believe we mittee at the district’s first Environ- need to move forward quickly to adopt a ment Expo on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8 Community Climate Action Plan and a Re- a.m. – noon at Walt Whitman Middle siliency Plan. We also need to enter into an School. Spend the morning exploring how Energy Savings Performance Contract and each of us can help save our planet, with advocate for Solar Freedom legislation to the theme “Saving the Earth One Person at come before the General Assembly this ses- a Time.” The morning will feature an Ex- sion. One of the most immediate steps we hibit Hall with a variety can take is to quickly adopt CPACE, a po- Commentary of county agencies, tential county financing program where serviceºproviders and commercial building owners can borrow educators, informa- money for energy efficiency, renewable en- tional and hands-on workshops and screen- ergy, or similar projects, and then make re- ings of the film “Hometown Habitat.” Read payments via an assessment on their prop- more about the Expo here. (https:// erty tax bill. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon) As a county, we can do far more, and As we recognize that climate change is adopting more aggressive goals will result impacting our lives here in the Mount in significant cost savings and a faster en- Vernon District, we all need to do our part vironmental and budgetary return on our to protect Mother Earth. In our district, investments. Come to the Environment environmental concerns range from coastal Expo on Nov. 10, to learn what you can do and in-land flooding to extreme heat, as as an individual to protect our people, well as increasing more intense storms. The places and property. Letter to the Editor

From Page 6 tutionality of the issue of birthright citizen- it was only in the 1960s when the adminis- ship is yet to be fully evaluated. Congress- tration at that time expanded the scope of man Connolly’s message to the President the amendment by bureaucratic action seems to lack the facts necessary to put this alone. question to rest. I question his statement I also understand there are no statues or that the pending executive order is “patently court rulings, including any action by the unconstitutional.” U.S. Supreme Court, assessing this new ac- tion. Edward Little So in my opinion, the issue of the consti- Alexandria 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 ❖ 9 Entertainment Festival Features 60 Filmmakers, 70 Films

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Photo by Ruthi Da Salute to Service Members Showcase — Fea- tures four films, including three premieres on Vet- Nov. 8. erans Day Weekend. Veterans and active service members will be admitted free of charge with one he 12th Annual Alexandria Film Festi- guest to this showcase, first come, first served. val brings more than 70 films to de- Seating is only guaranteed through advance pur- light, entertain, and inform area film chase online. vid T ❖ enthusiasts Nov. 8-11. Two “Film Noir” Showcases — Extend the Hal- The celebration begins Thursday, Nov. 8 with a loween chills with these thrillers. Shrek – Aidan White, Donkey – Avery Johnson, Fiona – free program of six short films, screening outdoors ❖ “Meant to be Broken” — A clever “dramedy” Kendall Huheey, Gingy – Eli Swanson, The White Rabbit – at Waterfront Park in Old Town. The “Free Flow- about a mild-mannered guy who has never bro- Lydia Lopez, and Pinocchio – Charlie Russell. ing Musical Experience” will kick things off at 6:30 ken a rule, while he tries to cope with some very p.m., with the shorts beginning at 7 p.m. There bad news by breaking them all. Q&A following Shrek The Musical will be free popcorn for the first 100 guests. with D.C. filmmaker Jonathan Zuck. Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre presents “Shrek The Musical” star- AMC Hoffman 22 Theater and Beatley Central ❖ “The Makeover” — A conservative policy ring 46 local youth from more than 22 area schools. An unlikely hero, Shrek finds Library serve as the principal venues with more wonk learns to embrace his feminine, alter ego, himself on a life-changing journey alongside the wisecracking Donkey and a feisty than 60 filmmakers presenting films over the fes- Giselle. Q&A with Alexandria Filmmaker Jane princess who resists her rescue. “Shrek the Musical” is irreverent fun for the whole family and proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. The show will be per- tival weekend. See full program details at Pittman and Giselle Donnelly. World premiere. formed Nov. 9-18 at Bryant Alternative High School Auditorium, 2709 Popkins AlexFilmFest.com. Ticketed shows can be found ❖ “Hunting Lands” — A veteran-turned-recluse Lane, Alexandria. Show times are Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m.; and Nov. 11 at AlexFilmFest.Eventbrite.com for $12 or $15 at witnesses the aftermath of a heinous crime and and 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $14/per person online at www.mvcct.org. the door. An All-Fest pass is also available for $50 takes justice into his own hands. Calendar at AlexFilmFest.Eventbrite.com or $70 at the door. ❖ “Trickster” — A man’s life is forever changed With more than 50 premieres when he meets a beautiful Submit entertainment announcements Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Charles E. of short and feature-length young woman who needs help. at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 films, the festival features films A “Twilight Zone” meets “Incep- endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. Duke St., Alexandria. Free. Join Photos/artwork encouraged. author Joseph Esposito as he talks from around the world includ- tion” thriller. East coast pre- about his book “Dinner in Camelot: ing Canada, France, India, miere. Q&A with filmmaker The Night America’s Greatest ONGOING Scientists, Writers, and Scholars Lebanon, Spain, South Africa, Jamie Paolinetti ❖ Rooms: a Rock Romance. Through Partied at the Kennedy White United Arab Emirates, the U.K., “American Exploitation: Nov. 11, Thursdays and Fridays at 8, House.” Email Anton Murray at and the U.S. Local filmmakers The Slaves Among Us” — Inves- Saturdays at 3 and 8, Sundays at 3 [email protected]. will screen new work and sev- tigates sex trafficking in subur- and 7 p.m. at MetroStage in THURSDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 8-11 Alexandria. The play is set in eral directors, producers, actors ban America. Q&A with film- Glasgow in the1970s. Monica, an Used Book Sale. At Duncan Library, and crew will take questions from the audience. makers Benjamin Brothers and John Carter. World ambitious singer-songwriter meets 2501 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Come shop the selection Free screenings at Beatley Central Library are premiere. Ian, a reclusive rocker. They quickly ❖ become entangled creatively and of thousands of books and DVDs on Friday, Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at “American Relapse” — An inside look at the romantically with their music and priced starting at just $.50. The $5/ 5005 Duke St., Alexandria. heroin epidemic in Southern Florida and the un- their quest for stardom taking them bag sale is Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Ticketed screenings at AMC Hoffman Theater derground “rehabilitation” industry that sprung from Glasgow to London and Become a Friend of the Library at ultimately New York City. A gritty friendsofduncanlibrary.org and shop 22 are on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10-11 at 206 up, not to combat but to profit. Q&A with film- rock musical exploring the universal a special preview on Wednesday, Swamp Fox Road, Alexandria. Tickets are avail- maker Pat McGee. desire to escape and create, to love Nov. 7. Cash and credit cards able at AlexFilmFest.Eventbrite.com. ❖ “Iron Orchard” — Virginia Premiere of an epic and explore. Tickets are $55. Call the accepted. Hours are Thur. 10-6:45 theatre at 703-548-9044 or visit p.m., Fri. 10-5:45 p.m., Sat. 10-4:45 Highlights include: rise and fall of a Texas oilman torn between love www.metrostage.org. p.m., and Sun. 1-3 p.m. Visit ❖ Burke and Herbert Bank Family Showcase — and ambition. Q&A with filmmaker Camille Cham- Art Exhibit: “Connecting www.friendsofduncanlibrary.org. Features five premieres for, by, or about younger bers. Threads.” Through Nov. 25 at Del FRIDAY/NOV. 9 Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon viewers and their families, presented by nine film- The festival concludes with an awards ceremony Ave., Alexandria. See the exhibit and Alexandria After Work Concert makers including the grand prizewinner in the na- and closing reception on Sunday. donate new towels for Carpenter’s Series. 6-8 p.m. at the Lloyd House, Shelter from Nov. 2-25. Visit 220 North Washington St. The www.DelRayArtisans.org/event/ Folklore Society of Greater connecting-threads. Washington and The Office of Armistice is on view through Sunday, a Pancake Breakfast – A perfect way a.m.-4 p.m. At Mount Vernon Estate, Historic Alexandria sponsor a concert Dec. 2. The U.S. Navy began to treat a Veteran. Adult $10; Alexandria. Enjoy a concert by the WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 7-11 on the second Friday of the month construction on the original building, children 12 and under $3. Contact Harmony Heritage Singers or the Friends Book Sale. At James M. with locations rotating between the the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, on Reba Morse at 703-339-7099. United States Air Force Strings before Duncan, Jr. Branch Library, 2501 Murray-Dick-Fawcett House, Lloyd Nov. 12, 1918—ironically the day Environment Expo. 8 a.m.-noon at greeting “General and Lady Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria. House, and The Lyceum, Alexandria’s after Armistice Day ended WWI. The Walt Whitman Middle School, 2500 Washington.” Throughout the day, Free. Friends First Choice Night on History Museum. Concert features building manufactured and Parkers Lane, Alexandria. The write a thank you letter to an active Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 3:30-8:45 Cold Chocolate. $15 suggested maintained torpedoes through the Environment Expo: Saving the Earth duty service member in the Vaughan p.m. Discover great books for sale for donation for the musicians, light end of World War II. Visit One Person at a Time will feature an Lobby. Honored guests are also bargain prices, and support your refreshments available, and a cash torpedofactory.org. Exhibit Hall with a variety of County invited to place a flower at local library. Email bar. Visit www.fsgw.org. agencies, service providers and Washington’s Tomb. Included with [email protected]. Visit the Family Splash Night. 6-9 p.m. At SATURDAY/NOV. 10 educators, informational and hands- general admission, free for all active website www.alexlibraryva.org. Chinquapin Park Rec Center and Environment Expo. 8 a.m.-noon. At on workshops and screenings of the duty, former, or retired military Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St., Walt Whitman Middle School, 2500 film “Hometown Habitat.” The goal personnel. Visit THURSDAY/NOV. 8 Alexandria. Featuring Charles Barrett Parkers Lane, Alexandria. Mount of the Expo is to educate and inform www.mountvernon.org/veteransday. Opening Reception: and Jefferson-Houston Schools. Enjoy Vernon District Supervisor Dan residents on environmental Veterans Day Commemoration. 9 “Pattern+Texture.” 6:30-8 p.m. swimming, a floating obstacle course, Storck will host his first Environment challenges that we all face on a daily a.m. At Historic Pohick Episcopal at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, games, relays, refreshments, music, Expo to explore how everyone can basis, including ones that are unique Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, 105 North Union Street, Studio 21, diving for prizes and more. Different help save the planet, with the theme to the Mount Vernon area given our Lorton. The day will begin at 9 a.m. Alexandria. Photographer Pete schools are featured at each event “Saving the Earth One Person at a proximity to water and the many with the dedication of a Virginia McCutchen captures mesmerizing but all are welcome. Admission is $4 Time.” industrial facilities nearby. Visit Historical Highway Marker in honor patterns found in rock, ice, and sand, per person upon entry. Pancake Breakfast. 8-11 a.m. at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ of the “The Washingtons at Pohick transforming natural scenery into Art of Armistice Reception. 7-10 Pema’s Restaurant, 8430 Richmond mountvernon/environment-expo- Church.” At 9:30 a.m., there will be a abstract, alternate realities. Call 703- p.m. with Juror Talk at 8 p.m. At the Highway, Alexandria. The Mt. saving-earth-one-person-time. reception honoring Ann Arnhart, 683-1780 or visit theartleague.org. Torpedo Gallery, Alexandria. Art of Vernon Evening Lions will be having Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans. 9 WWII Army Nurse, in the parish hall, 10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment 4 Top Spots for a Plant-Based Meal

By Hope Nelson the vegetable burrito and bowl are both within easy reach and are certainly worth your time (and calo- orld Vegan Day, commemorating all things ries). Fort Hunt Road Closure and Traffic Delays, Nov 11 Wplant-based and celebrating a plant- The rescheduled 4th annual Travis Manion Foundation based, animal-free lifestyle, kicked off a Hard Times Café, 1404 King St. 9/11 Heroes Run will be held on Sunday, November 11th at 2pm. month of celebration on Nov. 1. As food culture con- At first blush, a chili joint may not seem to be the Please note the race begins in the Carl Sandburg Middle tinues to shift, it’s become easier than ever to order most vegetarian-friendly spot on the planet. But look School parking lot, crosses Fort Hunt Road, runs through up a meat- and dairy-free meal nearly anywhere in again at Hard Times Café’s menu and you’ll see a the Waynewood neighborhood and town — and sometimes in the spots you’d least ex- hearty vegetarian chili right there amid the ÄUPZOLZIHJRH[[OLZJOVVS7SLHZLL_WLJ[YVHKJSVZ\YLZ HUK[YHɉJKLSH`ZPU[OPZHYLHIL[^LLU!!WT pect to find them. restaurant’s four options. Indeed, Hard Times has offered a plant-based chili since well before such For more information or to register please visit www.travismanion.org Sunday in Saigon, 682 N. St. Asaph St. options began to take the main stage, and while its Old Town’s newest Vietnamese haven offers a ingredients have changed a little over time (no more wealth of vegetable-centric entrees, ranging from Hu peanuts in the stew, for one), the deep tomato-based Tieu Xao, a rice noodle dish teeming with tofu and comfort food remains the same. Order a bowl of it veggies, to Com Tay Cam Chay, a rice dish served in straight — no sour cream or cheese, of course — or a clay pot topped with seitan, pump- get it atop spaghetti, Fritos or tater tots for a pro- kin, leeks and more. Most notably, last tein-and-carb delight. Appetite week, Sunday in Saigon announced that their progressively priced Tuesday Pizzeria Paradiso, 124 King St. pho deal now applies to vegetarian tofu pho as well, When it comes to a dairy-free meal, pizza joints meaning that the piping-hot dish is $5 at 5 p.m., $6 are hit-and-miss. But Pizzeria Paradiso, near the foot at 6, $7 at 7, and $8 at 8 p.m. of King Street, comes through with a bang. Every offering on the menu can be made with dairy-free Tequila and Taco, 540 John Carlyle St. cheese — and sans meat, for that matter. A go-to is It’s no secret that Mexican restaurants are gener- the Genovese, a potato pizza drizzled with olive oil. ally veg-friendly, but Carlyle newcomer Tequila and Order it without the pesto and with the dairy-free Taco goes the extra mile with its interesting plant- cheese and you’re on Easy Street. Wash the pie down based taco offerings. Both the cauliflower and kale with one of Paradiso’s many beer selections and a and mushroom tacos fit the bill when it comes to good time will be had by all. spiciness, rich flavor and outside-the-box thinking (the black-bean tacos so ubiquitous to vegetarian Hope Nelson owns and operates the Kitchen Recessionista Mexican cuisine are not even given billing on the blog, located at www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Email her any menu). Not in the mood for tacos? No problem — time at [email protected]. Calendar followed by the premier of the Veteran’s Day Lecture. 11 a.m. at to chocolate production. After finding documentary film: “Ann Arnhart.” The Alexandria History Museum at the ingredients, observe how The morning’s events will conclude The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., chocolate was made in George with an 11 a.m. Colonial-period Alexandria. Free Veterans Day lecture Washington’s time while learning Morning Prayer Service in the by C.R. Gibbs, “Come Out Fighting: about the history and science. Call historic church. Call 703-339-6572, How the Original Black Panthers and 703-780-2000 or visit or visit the website at Other African Americans Helped to www.MountVernon.org. www.pohick.org. Defeat the Axis and Win World War The United States Air Force Band. Bird Walk. 9-10:30 a.m. at Green II.” This presentation describes the 2 p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring gallant and inspiring story of the St., Alexandria. The United States Road, Alexandria. Wander through nation’s first African American Navy Concert Band will present a the autumn gardens where birds are armored unit. Visit special Veterans Day Weekend making their preparations for the www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum. performance. The chamber music cold winter ahead. Bring field Autumn Fest Beer Festival. 11:30 recital performance will feature a glasses, if you have them, and Green a.m.-4 p.m. at Pizzeria Paradiso Old diverse array of traditional and Spring will provide a bird search Town, 124 King Street, Alexandria. contemporary music. This sheet. Warm up with some hot cider This season’s festival features 21 performance is free and open to the and talk with your guide about the brews from 21 Virginia-based public. Visit www.nfaa.org or call birds you see and hear. Cost is $10 independent breweries. The festival 703-548-0035. per person. Call 703-642-5173 or has no entrance fee but guests can AAUW Meeting. 2 p.m. at Heritage visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ purchase drink vouchers for $15 Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt green-spring. which include three 6 oz. beer Road, Alexandria. Free. American Craft Fair. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at First samples and a free Autumn Fest Association of University Women Mt. Christian Church, 2723 King Street, glass. The event will also feature Vernon Branch presents AAUW Then Alexandria. First Christian Church entertainment for the whole family and Now with Suzanne Gould, invites you to unwrap the holiday like corn hole, giant Jenga, and AAUW Archivist and Historian. Learn season by shopping at its craft fair/ board games. Pizzeria Paradiso’s non- about AAUW’s founding story and pancake breakfast. Visit the website profit partner, Art Works Now, a work throughout its 137-year history. www.fccalexandria.com. local organization which provides Light refreshments will be available. Civil War Tours. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at arts programming for the community, Call 703-360-8678, or visit Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. will have mini-pumpkin painting for mtvernon-va.aauw.net. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Fort a suggested donation of $5. Taste of Thanksgiving History. 2 Ward Museum will offer soldier-led Learn to Discern. 12 p.m. At Kate p.m. at Lee-Fendall House, tours of historic Fort Ward in honor Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Alexandria. Food historian Joyce of Veteran’s Day. Tours are free, and Queen St., Alexandria. Free. Author White will give a lecture and tasting will begin in the Museum. . Call Fort of Raising America’s Zoo, the story of program. Tickets are $15 per person Ward Museum at 703-746-4848. the National Zoo’s shift from a for this 90 minute program and are Portside History. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Victorian-era menagerie to its current available at Old Town Alexandria waterfront, 1 day center for animal conservation, www.leefendallhouse.org. King St., Alexandria. Free. On Nov. research and education. Email Author Talk. 2 p.m. at Ellen Coolidge 10: Honoring Our Veteran. Through [email protected] or visit Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary the centuries, war brought changes alexlibraryva.org. Road, Alexandria. Author of Raising and challenges to the waterfront. See Mount Vernon Kitchen. 1-3 p.m. At America’s Zoo, the story of the archival documents and images George Washington’s Mount Vernon, National Zoo’s shift from a Victorian- highlighting everything from 3200 Mount Vernon Highway, Mount era menagerie to its current day embargos to wartime industries as Vernon. Admission: $35 per person. center for animal conservation, Alexandria commemorates the 100th Participate in a scavenger hunt in the research and education. Email Anniversary of WWI. Visit historic area and discover locations [email protected] Special thank to www.PortsideInOldTown.com. and ingredients that were important Thanksgiving 1621-Present. 2-3:30 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 ❖ 11 Entertainment p.m. at Lee-Fendall House, 614 Oronoco Duncan, Jr. Branch Library, 2501 Street, Alexandria. This program Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria. explores the traditions that have Free. The Friends of Duncan Library made Thanksgiving the truly are sponsoring A Year of Great Art American holiday that it is, followed House Films on the first Wednesday by samples of Thanksgiving food of each month. Due to the book sale, from four centuries. Tickets $15. Visit this month they will view our film on www.leefendallhouse.org. the second Wednesday. Contact Anton Murray at SATURDAY-MONDAY/NOV. 10-12 [email protected]. Colonial Market & Fair. Hours are Weaving and Beading. 7 p.m. At Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, p.m.; Monday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria. Free. George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Explore traditional skills and use Features dozens of America’s historic them to make a craft in honor of craftspeople and plenty of family fun. Native American Heritage Month. All Colonial-attired artisans demonstrate ages with adult. Contact Anton 18th-century crafts and sell Murray at traditional wares such as food, [email protected]. woodcarvings, metalwork, furniture, and more. Visit mountvernon.org/ THURSDAY/NOV. 15 colonialfair. Historic Pohick Church Christmas SSSAS Presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Mart. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pohick SUNDAY/NOV. 11 A magical adventure that reveals the origins of Peter Pan, Wendy, the Lost Boys, and their piratical nemesis, Captain Hook Episcopal Church, 9301 Richmond Armistice Day Ceremony. 10 a.m. at – and a far-off place known as Neverland. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 9-10, 7:30 p.m. At St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, 1000 Highway, Lorton. The Parish House Gadsby’s Ballroom, 400 Cameron St., St. Stephen’s Road, Alexandria. $5; call 703-212-2777 or visit sssas.org/arts. and the Vestry House will be Alexandria. The American Legion transformed into a festive Christmas Post 24 of Alexandria will be holding atmosphere with rooms filled with an Armistice Day ceremony. To Station Blvd., Alexandria. Melanie 51424931354. The Round House by Louise Erdich. Attic Treasures, a Consignment Shop, commemorative the 100 years Barr-Brooks, J.D., Associate Vice Celebrate Native American Heritage fresh baked goods, homemade candy anniversary, an Alexandria City President, Fair Practices, Northern TUESDAY/NOV. 13 Month for a discussion of a page- and apple butter, and frozen representative jointly with American Virginia Community College will Alexandria Women in World War turning masterpiece by one of the casseroles made by the women of Legion officers will unveil a new speak to the Alexandria Branch of I. 7 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. most revered novelists of our time Pohick Church. Colonial-attired plaque that will be affixed to the side AAUW (American Association of Washington Street, Alexandria. The and a brilliant chronicler of Native- ladies will serve luncheon at three of the historical Post home to honor University Women). Her topic is the Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities American life. Contact Anton Murray sittings (11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.) local World War I heroes. Visit current status of Title IX, passed in presents a lecture by Elizabeth at [email protected]. for $13. Admission to the Christmas www.alexandriava.gov/historic/info/ 1972 as a follow-up to the Civil Foxwell, editor of “In Their Own Rock the Block. 6-9 p.m. Eat at the Mart is free. Visit www.pohick.org or default.aspx?id=93363 Rights Act of 1964. The event is open Words: American Women in World top restaurants in Old Town and call 703-339-6572. Free Tours on Veterans Day. 11 to the public. Email gailkalin@ War I.” Featuring wine, desserts and support the National Center for The Georgetown Saxatones A a.m.-4 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern yahoo.com or [email protected]. light fare. Cost of $10 per person Missing and Exploited Children. Each Cappella Concert. 7 p.m. At The Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Thanks for Giving. 4-8 p.m. At Rachel supports ACSCC programs. For guest will receive a wristband at their Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexandria. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, 4915 information and tickets, visit reserved “starting restaurant” and Alexandria. As Georgetown’s only was saved from destruction thanks to East Campus Drive, Alexandria. Free. shop.alexandriava.gov. Contact enjoy unlimited food and drink at all community service a cappella group, the efforts of American Legion Post A seasonal community concert [email protected] participating restaurants. Admission: they are passionate about sharing #24. To honor this connection, tours presented by The National Capital or call 202-907-5941. $125; $300 for VIP and includes their music in support of worthy of the Museum on Veteran’s Day will Band of the Salvation Army. Email reception from 5-6:30 p.m. and after causes. Proceeds to benefit the be free for all guests. Visit [email protected]. WEDNESDAY/NOV. 14 party 9-11 p.m. Call 877-446-2632, Saxatones’ preferred charity: the D.C. alexandriava.gov/historic. For tickets, visit Book Discussion. 2 p.m. At Ellen ext.3145 or visit the website Autism Society. Tickets $15. Visit AAUW Talk. 2-4 p.m. At Cameron www.eventbrite.com/e/thanks-for- Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 www.rocktheblocks.org. www.nfaa.org or call 703-548-0035. Station Clubhouse, 200 Cameron giving-2018-concert-tickets- Seminary Road, Alexandria. Free. Winter’s Bone. 6:30 p.m. At James M. Sortie of the Beaujolais Nouveau. A Community Favorite Since 1904

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7:30-10 p.m. at The Lloyd House, 220 N. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ menu includes tea and 18th-century Washington St., Alexandria. Join the mountvernon. desserts. Tickets: $36/adult, $20/ Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities Walking with Washington Tour. 10 youth. Visit www.mountvernon.org. Committee and the Office of a.m.–noon at the Alexandria Visitor Alexandria Cider Festival. 2-6 p.m. Alexandria, and participate in the Center (Ramsay House), 221 King At Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington world’s largest wine party. On St., Alexandria. Free. Explore St., Alexandria. Enjoy a selection of Beaujolais Nouveau Day, parties are important sites associated with ciders from more than 12 Virginia held throughout France Cost of $40 George Washington in his hometown cideries. Ticket includes tastings, a per person supports ACSCC of Alexandria. This guided walking souvenir glass, live music and fun fall programs. Call 703-746-4994 or visit tour of historic Old Towne covers activities. Food trucks will also be on- alexandriava.gov/Shop. significant people and events in site. Additional tasting tickets and Washington’s life and in American tasting lectures available for NOV. 15-JAN. 6 history. No reservations required. purchase. Dress for the weather—this Art Exhibit – Re:Vision. Gallery Call 703-379-7460 or visit event is outdoors. $45. Visit hours at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince www.washingtonbirthday.com. www.visitalexandriava.com/fall. St., Alexandria. In Re:Vision, Dinorock Production Puppet Elizabeth Casqueiro reflects on the Show. 10 and 11:15 a.m. At Durant SUNDAY/NOV. 18 emotional content of immigration Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St., MIN–Contemporary Flute and and what it means to push forward Alexandria. Dinorock Production Guitar Duo. 1 p.m. At The with a new life while remaining puppeteers will explore Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., pulled by the old. Visit www.nfaa.org characteristics that human babies and Alexandria. Free. “MIN” will engage or call 703-548-0035. dinosaur babies share, using award the audience with music from many winning music and dynamic diverse styles and genres including FRIDAY/NOV. 16 puppetry. Reservations per show are Division Arch, 2018, photograph printed on metallic baroque, be-bop, blues, bossas, Cape Science. 4 p.m. At James M. $5 for all ages (adults and children). paper ballads, broadway and beyond. Visit Duncan Jr. Branch Library, 2501 Children must be accompanied by at www.nfaa.org or call 703-548-0035. Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. least one adult. Visit Opening Reception – Re:Vision. 4- Free. Mixed Reactions explores the www.alexandriava.gov/webtrac. 6 p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince signs and signatures of chemical Kids Krafts. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At Art Exhibit: ‘Pattern+Texture’ St., Alexandria. In Re:Vision, changes, featuring one of the most Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Photographer Pete McCutchen captures mesmerizing patterns found in rock, ice, Elizabeth Casqueiro reflects on the exciting areas of chemistry: Alfred St., Alexandria. Create and and sand, transforming natural scenery into abstract, alternate realities. Presented emotional content of immigration combustion. Contact Anton Murray at take home craft projects inspired by in monochrome and printed on metallic paper, McCutchen’s photographs bewitch and what it means to push forward [email protected]. early firefighting history. This with a new life while remaining the eye with their ability to evoke two-dimensional patterns; jagged rocks become Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. At program is for ages 5-8 and their pulled by the old. Visit Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 caregivers. Space is limited, pre- houndstooth; sand dunes pose as pinstripes. Exhibit runs through Dec. 2, gallery www.nvfaa.org. Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Third purchased timed tickets are required. hours at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union Street, Studio 21, Alex- Capitol Steps UCM Benefit. 5 p.m. Friday Community Dance with the $5 per child includes a craft kit and andria. An opening reception is planned for Thursday, Nov. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Visit At the U.S. Patent & Trademark Mount Vernon Swing Band; live museum admission. $2 for adults. www.theartleague.org or 703-683-1780. Office, 600 Dulaney St., Alexandria music conducted by Owen Hammett. Purchase tickets at alexandriava.gov/ (Madison Building). Tickets: $80 Cost is $4 at door. Open to the Shop or call 703-746-4994. Lane, Alexandria. Make simple toys historic-huntley. reserved table seating includes community. Call 703-765-4573. Portside History – Preserving Ice. to take home and play games like American Girl Talk. 1:30-3:30 p.m. appetizers, beer, wine. Sponsorships 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Old Town those the children who once lived at or 2:30-4:30 p.m. At Mount Vernon start at $500. No matter who or what SATURDAY/NOV. 17 Alexandria waterfront, 1 King St., Historic Huntley enjoyed. A special Estate, Alexandria. American Girl is in the headlines, The Capitol Steps Tour de Mount Vernon. 8:30 a.m. Alexandria. Free. Discover how children’s house tour and scavenger author Valerie Tripp brings Felicity to tackle both sides of the political Starting and ending at Fort Hunt Alexandrians preserved ice before the hunt are part of the fun. The program Mount Vernon. Listen to “Martha spectrum and all things equally Park in Mount Vernon with Mount invention of home refrigerators. Visit is designed for participants age 4 to Washington” and Valerie Tripp, foolish. A fundraiser for the United Vernon District Supervisor Dan www.PortsideInOldTown.com. adult. Cost is $7 per person. Call author of the first American Girl book Community Ministries. Visit Storck. This has been rescheduled. Make Old-Fashioned Toys. 1-2 p.m. 703-768-2525 or visit Felicity, as they share the story of www.ucmagency.org for tickets. Register today to ride or volunteer. At Historic Huntley, 6918 Harrison www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ their collaboration for the book. The

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The impact of sleep deprivation A Good Night’s Sleep and how to avoid it.

By Marilyn Campbell rious drug use in kids and adolescence. Each duced negative mood.” hour more of sleep a night adolescents get “During sleep, the body releases hor- or those with seemingly endless to- Photo by Marilyn Campbell is associated with less depression, suicide, mones that stimulate growth, increase do lists, taking a nap or sleeping and drug use for teens,” said Winsler. “But muscle mass, and repair cells and tissues,” Flate might seem like a luxury they generally, the reality is that most kids and said Julia Dorsey, RN, School Public Health can’t afford. Foregoing sleep in lieu teens are considered deprived. A lack of Nurse – Fairfax County Health Department. of checking email, doing laundry or study- sleep hurts them emotionally and can make “Hormones also help boost the immune sys- ing for an exam, could decrease the quality them feel depressed and grumpy. Younger tem to better fight infection. Chronic sleep of those tasks. children who don’t get adequate sleep can deficiency is linked to an increased risk of “Two well-known effects of inadequate experience problems with self-control and obesity and type II diabetes, as well as heart sleep are cognitive processing problems in- behavior regulation.” disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.” cluding attention, storing information and “When we are tired, we are more likely retrieving information from memory,” said Avoiding activities like playing to be agitated and this affects social rela- ADEQUATE SLEEP can be elusive in a Dr. Linda Gulyn, professor of psychology at video games before bed can im- tionships. [Someone who’s sleep deprived] social environment where social media and Marymount University. “That’s why some- prove the quality of one’s sleep, might have a tough time completing tasks,” information on demand are prevalent. “It’s one who is consistently sleepy has difficulty says researchers. added Gulyn. critical to reduce screen time before bed and in classes, getting work done, and taking There are physical and mental health ben- not allow video games and computers and tests. This is problematic especially for high author of an article published in the Jour- efits to getting proper sleep, says Dr. Jerome phones use late at night,” said Winsler. school and college students.” nal of Youth and Adolescence called “Sleep- Short, a clinical psychologist and associate “Dimming the lights and doing calming ac- The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- less in Fairfax …” professor of psychology at George Mason tivities also helps. One big ussie is that teens vention recommends that school-aged chil- But in addition to a decrease in produc- University who has also studied the effect sleep with their phones next to them and dren get nine to 12 hours of sleep each tivity, a lack of adequate sleep can have a of sleep patterns on overall health and the phones vibrate and wake them up.” night, teenagers get eight to 10 hours, negative impact on one’s overall wellbeing. wellness. “Sleep clears the brain of toxic “Daily exercise, reduced light, physical adults 18-65 get seven to eight and adults Winsler’s study looked at 39,000 8th, 10th proteins, repairs muscles, and restores the comfort, and a regular sleep routine of go- 65 and older get seven to eight hours. The and 12th graders in Fairfax County. The re- immune system. Adequate sleep is associ- ing to bed and getting up at the same time CDC also reports that one in three people searchers recorded the average number of ated with less obesity, diabetes, heart dis- increase duration of, and satisfaction with, don’t get enough sleep. hour of sleep the teens get each night and ease, and cancer,” he said. “In recent re- sleep,” added Dr. Jerome Short. “This country is very achievement-ori- found that sleep deprivation can have a search with college students, I found that To improve the quality of one’s sleep, ented. It’s go, go, go and we think that sleep- profound impact on mental health and cer- the combination of vigorous exercise and Gulyn advises that “if sleep problems are ing is for wimps,” said Adam Winsler, Ph.D. tain behaviors. “We found that getting eight sleep satisfaction led to next day positive associated with excessive worry or depres- professor of applied developmental psychol- to nine hours of sleep each night lowers the mood, he said. “The combination of mod- sion, then it’s important to seek professional ogy at George Mason University and lead risk of underage drinking, smoking and se- erate exercise and longer sleep led to re- advice.”

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West Potomac High School assistant coach Jayme Murray in a question and answer period at his hitting station during the clinic. Besides being a coach at his alma mater, Murray is also a FHLL alumnus as well. Talking about Coaching est Potomac Baseball Wpresented a free Coaching Clinic for all Fort Hunt Little League volunteer coaches on Saturday, Nov. 3. The event, held at Fort Hunt Elemen- tary School, was the first of many collaborations envisioned going forward between the two organi- zations. “We just appreciate so much all the time and support given by these volunteers to help boys and girls learn and love baseball and wanted to give something back to them,” said West Potomac’s new head coach Jimmy Linza. “And we look forward to doing more of these in the future.” Mount Vernon Mavericks Besides coaching clinics, there coach Rene Belanger dem- are plans for the FHLL graduates onstrates stretching exer- who will be seniors at West cises with a group of FHLL Potomac to attend the little coaches. Belanger has been league’s opening day ceremonies, involved in local baseball one or more Youth Nights at West — little league to high Potomac, and summer baseball school varsity and beyond camp for youngsters. — for decades. Bulletin Board

FOOD DRIVES Springfield Food for Fines. Scouting for Food. Starting Nov. 3, Nov. 1-30. Fairfax Scouts will post reminder flyers to County Public Library will be hosting homes throughout area, then return a food drive called “Food for Fines.” to collect non-perishable food items Canned goods and other non- that will nourish the area’s hungry on perishable items collected during the Nov. 10. Scouting for Food is held drive will be donated to Food for every fall prior to Thanksgiving. Others, a not-for-profit food pantry Local food banks rely on it to stock and food rescue operation that serves their shelves for the upcoming Fairfax County. Each item donated holiday months, when food demands will erase $1 from a patron’s overdue are the greatest. Visit fines up to a maximum of $15. www.ncacbsa.org for more. Customers may donate even if there Food Collection. Through Friday, are no fines accrued. Visit Nov. 16, PenFed is collecting boxed www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/food- and canned foods at all of its DC area fines for more. branch locations. PenFed, NBC4, Telemundo44 and The Boys and Girls WEDNESDAY/NOV. 14 Club of Greater Washington will Volunteering With Passion and collect the boxes and assemble over Purpose. 4,000 turkey baskets to be 1-3 p.m. at Sherwood Hall distributed to local families, seniors, Library, Meeting Room 4, 2501 veterans and others in need. Visit Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. visit PenFed.org. PenFed branch Join a workshop designed to help locations collecting donation items match skills, hobbies and passion include: with volunteer opportunities in the ❖ Kingstowne – 5775 Barclay Drive, community while learning about Alexandria GrandInvolve – which uses a ❖ Fort Belvoir – 9651 Gunston Road, volunteer’s skills and experience to Bldg 1152, Fort Belvoir help students succeed in school. ❖ National Geospatial-Intelligence Email [email protected] for Agency – 7500 Geoint Drive, more. 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe tells the crowd assembled at Tim Kaine’s victory party that voters in Virginia rejected President Donald Trump’s campaign of “fear, hatred and division.” Democrats Seize Control From Page 1 supervision. ered by suggesting — without any evidence — that “Tonight we get a mandate for oversight and ac- Kaine had somehow been charged with sexual mis- countability,” said Connolly during Kaine’s victory conduct. Kaine said voters rejected that approach. party, which was in his district. “And I just want to “You rejected the politics of peddling lies to try to say to all my friends in the Trump administration: get ahead,” said Kaine. “You rejected the politics and You better put on your rollerblades because you’re the economics of it’s about a few and not about all.” going to be skating to Capitol Hill a lot.” Wexton celebrated victory at the Washington U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) also stands to gain a Dulles Airport Marriott, thanking supporters and new sense of prominence, possibly taking a position volunteers that helped her win in the most expen- as chairman of a subcommittee on federal land or on sive congressional race in Virginia. Democrats tar- space. Beyer says he would probably prefer chairing geted the race and pumped millions of dollars into a subcommittee on federal land because he is the an effort to knock on doors and appear on televi- only former park ranger in Congress. Beyer also says sion screens. he also wants to play a role on a new Select Commit- Comstock ended up raising more money, $6 mil- tee on Climate, which Democrats have been plan- lion in total from Northern Virginia business stal- ning for some time. warts like Northrop Grumman and Capital One. But “The centerpiece of my leadership these last five national Democrats flooded the years has been trying to be the race with money, and Wexton strongest and clearest voice to tapped her experience as a “It’s going to be a fight climate change as I can be,” Loudoun prosecutor to gain fund- said Beyer. “So being on that se- ing from law firms like Wilmer tough road ahead lect committee would make a lot Hale and Jones Day. of sense.” In the end, she said, suburban for Republicans in voters rejected the Trump WEXTON’S VICTORY opens a playbook of racial division and Northern Virginia. cascading series of special elec- economic nationalism. Essentially, it’s tions in Northern Virginia that are “I have been saying from the going to keep consultants and vol- beginning of this campaign that gone.” unteers busy for the next few change is coming, and change months. Del. Jennifer Boysko (D- came today,” said Wexton. “That — Dan Scandling, former 86) is expected to run for that seat. kind of change doesn’t just hap- chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Her House seat in Herndon would pen, it happened because of you.” Frank Wolf (R-10) open if she were successful, initi- ating a rapid-pace series of special WITH DEMOCRATS seizing control of the House elections to install new members of the General As- of Representatives, the Fairfax County delegation sembly ahead of the January session. And it’s likely stands to gain a new sense of prominence on Capi- the House seat would not be filled by opening day. tol Hill. U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) is expected State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) says Boysko is “the to take a key role on the House Oversight and Gov- overwhelming and obvious choice.” ernment Reform Committee, which is expected to “She’s known in Fairfax and has been spending a start investigating the president’s political involve- lot of time in Loudoun County, and she’s got a really ment with Russia and economic ties to foreign lead- strong fundraising ability,” said Ebbin. “She’s got a ers. For Connolly, it’s an opportunity to reprise the great legislative ability, and she does a lot of commu- role he played on the Fairfax County Board of Su- nity events in the area. So I think she’d be pretty pervisors, where he had a reputation for aggressive formidable, and I’d be surprised if she didn’t win.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ November 8-14, 2018 ❖ 17 Sounds Not News So Silent

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By KENNETH B. LOURIE With apologies to Simon and Garfunkel: burping, hiccuping, coughing, “expectorating,” ^OLLaPUNZULLaPUNZUPMÅPUNUVZLY\UUPUN nose bleeding, nose blowing, “gassing,” gur- gling and “nauseating.” If this were football, I’d likely receive a pen- alty for piling on: too much not of a good thing. e Photography For me, it’s just another day in cancer’s side-effect paradise. For my wife, Dina, how- L]LYP[»ZTVYLKPMÄJ\S["JH\NO[PU[OLJYVZZÄYL so to speak. Aside from how cancer makes you look and feel, there is also an element of how it makes you sound. 5V[[OH[0»TZLSMJVUZJPV\ZVYHU`[OPUN"0»T From left: David Levine, presi- just more self-aware. But there’s only so much dent/CEO of Good Shepherd one can do, or quite frankly, want to do to Housing; Tofie Owen, winner of manage/control one’s sights and sounds. the 2018 Adinaro Award; and After all, side effects are sort of the cost of Alexis Feeney Tallman, chairman doing business in the medical/pharmaceutical world. And though every patient doesn’t expe- of the Board of Directors, Good rience identical symptoms, we’re all warned Shepherd Housing. equally that there could be trouble in them “thar” pills. Part of that trouble is internal: what you feel, and part of that trouble is external: Awards what you see and hear. And depending upon what medication you’re receiving, you could From Page 3 be experiencing side effects that manifest more tees. like main effects. GSH also honored former GSH Board Generally speaking, unless I was really uncomfortable and/or insistent when speaking Member Tofie Owen with the Joseph T. to my oncologist, he has refrained from treating Adinaro Humanitarian Award. side effects – too much. His thinking has been The award honors individuals for out- that too many pills treating too many side standing contributions that have improved effects makes Kenny an extraordinarily dull the lives of low-income families and indi- and dependent boy, and likely makes matters worse. Granted, there have been exceptions. viduals through their work with Good Shep- But prescribing an ever-increasing number herd Housing and Family Services. Retired and variety of pills seems akin to chasing one’s from SAIC, Owen has remained an active own tail. It may be amusing to look at (if you’re supporter of Good Shepherd Housing, sup- a cat or dog owner), but it’s a hell of a price to porting the organization’s various pay for a minimal amount of relief. You may not fundraising events and has contributed in- be any worse for the wear, but neither are you any better off than when you started. numerable support to client families when Obviously, in the cancer-treatment world, individual needs have arisen. there’s going to be some discomfort, and I have been prescribed some side-effect medication accordingly: for a skin rash, for constipation, to Protest boost my appetite, for pain and for neuropathy. But overall, to ease my worried brow, we’ve From Page 3 tried to stay away from letting side effects affect my primary care. Bijan and his family,’ and I’ll walk across Unfortunately, the reality is, every med- Alexandria Avenue with it. I wouldn’t mind ication, every treatment, every procedure stopping traffic and drawing attention to produces side effects. Trying to keep your eye the lack of accountability in this case.” on the ball during multiple processes, can Bergen knows that plenty of other people become challenging. And though it may not be rocket science, it is medicine/science which for are up in arms over this matter, and he a Humanities graduate like me is as unnatural hopes that at least a few will join him. as it can possibly be. He added that protest precedes a vigil for All I understand is trying not to make mat- Ghaisar that will take place at the Lincoln ters worse, but when you’ve been diagnosed Memorial on the same day from 6 to 8 p.m. as “terminal,” which I was, things have already become worse. Ergo, knowing how to manage This vigil is hosted by the group, We Are your situation so as not to exaggerate the chal- Bijan, which has for the last year been de- lenge you already face itself becomes a side manding conclusions from the ongoing in- effect for which there’s very little treatment. vestigation. Knowing when to add or subtract medica- Bergen is a 26-year veteran of the United tions, knowing when to change one’s infusion medicine, knowing when to schedule infu- States Air Force and a 15-year veteran of sion intervals and knowing when to schedule law enforcement, and in his opinion, there diagnostic scans, are all wrenching emotional is no excuse for the FBI’s silence in this case. decisions which might have life-ending conse- “I will give you that the FBI has a full quences so these decisions do carry the weight plate, but they were still able to conduct a of the world. And though my father always told full investigation of a Supreme Court nomi- me that I had broad shoulders (meaning I could carry the weight), I have never been tested as I nee in less than a week,” he said. “Here, we have these last nearly 10 years. know who the shooters were, we have eye- Having survived for as long as I have, pre- witnesses, and the FBI also has the Fairfax sumably, I have made some correct decisions. County Police’s video of the shooting. But, Nevertheless, I still feel like I’m one wrong his family is still in the dark about what move from disaster. And it’s never more clear to me then when I’m listening to what I’m really happened. This is not the FBI I want hearing. to support. They’ve had almost a year. Do they think this is just going to go away?” For more information about the protest, Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for contact Bergen at 703-786-5833 or The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. 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