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Rick Jones, Carriages of the Capital, with his horse Hawkeye during the 7th annual Light up the Village in Shirlington on Dec.1. Light up the Village Carol singers Celia Cantor, Gary Floyd and Janice Rivera entertain guests as they stand in line for a Marcia Brudy, Carriages of the Capital, provides carriage carriage ride. rides for guests.

2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ December 9-15, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Last Call for Lighting Up in a few minutes, and cigars, which he said Local establishments involve a more languid, luxuriating experi- bid adieu to the ence that combining flavor and aroma of smoke with the tastes of a fine scotch slowly smoke-filled room. sipped, enjoyed in a comfortable public at- mosphere amid other people. Ira Weil, manager of Old Virginia Tobacco By Todd Georgelas Company in Kingstowne, later agreed. The Connection “Smoking cigars is a social event,” he said afterward. “It was really fun — eating, ichael Musella was a twice- drinking, and smoking. It was a really good a-week regular at Crystal night.” MCity’s Morton’s the Weil was one of the cigar pros asked to Steakhouse, for one reason: select cigars appropriate to the evening’s to smoke quality cigars with a glass of menu from among the 500 labels Old Vir- scotch, amid the old boy ambience of the ginia Tobacco carries. He compares himself wood-paneled bar. Last Monday, though, to a wine sommelier, saying that the Musella described the visit in different evening’s three featured cigars were paired terms. to complement the meal: the Special T was County board member Mary Hynes “Tonight it’s a funeral. No more of this a starter long enough to sustain through the rd ‘Miracle on 23 Street’ lights the Christmas tree as guests here,” he said, waving a thick Davidoff Spe- cocktail hour, and mild enough to pair well watch the tree lighting celebration. cial T Torpedo in the air. with the raspberry sorbet; the Davidoff The “Special T” was the first of three ci- Grand Cru was appropriate as an interme- gars included during the restaurant’s sold diate smoke that led up to the out Last Hurrah Davidoff Din- sirloin entrée. A stout Win- Santa Claus ner, which manager ston Churchill Blenheim was arrives during Stephen Conroy orga- included as a bold finishing the festivities nized to mark — and stroke, complementing a at the “Miracle most patrons in atten- rich port that capped off the on 23rd dance were there to $195 evening. Street” tree mourn — the institution of “If you have to end it, lighting cel- a further restriction on that’s the way you want to ebration. smoking, effective Dec. 1, go out,” he said. “I don’t in nearly all of Virginia’s know how it could have bars and restaurants. , been better.” Still life with beer Morton’s was one of sev- , and cigs ashtray Photos by eral area restaurants to host AT GALAXY HUT in LaShawn Avery/ smoking themed events dur- Clarendon, which informally advertised The Connection ing the last hours that it would be legally Nov. 30 as ‘Indoor Smoking Enjoyment permitted there. Night’ on its Facebook page, seven of eight “I was surprised that it went through,” stools at the bar were occupied by smok- said Conroy of the decision by Virginia, ers. The clock approached midnight, and where tobacco has been a staple crop and last drags were being pulled on final legal Teaching That Giving Spirit cultural touchstone for 400 years, to enact bar cigarettes. the ban. “What used to be the exception is “I like tobacco. I like the smell, the taste, family that moved six or seven now the norm. You can scream all you want, I like the way it makes me feel,” said Joe Guiding children into times while she was growing but it won’t do any good.” Barbee as he smoked a Native American up. She believes the closeness Health advocates and popular sentiment Spirit. “I have an issue with the government sharing during the holidays. she experienced was due in part had long favored the restriction, and simi- barring smoking. But an establishment ban- to quality time as a family. “We lar bans in Maryland and D.C. helped pre- ning smoking — fine, there’s always a cute By Delia Sava spent all our time together be- cipitate Virginia’s decision. For a while, The Connection cause we were in the military, our main Conroy said, it also drew the cigar-and-steak See Last Call, Page 5 source was each other, always.” She at- crowd across the Potomac to Virginia res- his holiday season Amy Miller has tended George Mason University where she taurants like Morton’s, a chain begun three Ta number of suggestions for parents received a degree in social work and she decades ago in Chicago specifically as an to involve their children in commu- has lived in Arlington for 12 years. old style cigar-oriented saloon. nity service. The married mother of 9-year- Membership to Our-Kids is $26 annually. “This is not an environment where you’re old Madeline and 7-year-old Emma says it’s Members receive a weekly newsletter with terribly bothered by cigar smoke,” Musella important to instill these values in children a list of things to do that week, access to said. at an early age. “Parents ask me, ‘how can I search the data base to meet specific inter- “No drinking, no dancing, stop laughing,” bring my child to volunteer?’ ests and needs and lots of pro- a waiter chimed in sardonically. and I tell them that it’s doable,” motions. “If you take advantage said Miller. To Help of all the offers, you get your UNDER THE LAW, Morton’s will have the The Arlington mom owns and For the volunteer list, money back,” said Miller. The option of maintaining a smoking area of the operates a Web site, www.our- visit www.our-kids.com public version, which anyone restaurant, provided it is “separately kids.com, which provides infor- can get to, just has the basic in- vented” and “structurally separated” from ‘Striking 12’ mation and resources to area parents look- formation. “The whole purpose of Our- Kids the non-smoking section. Conroy says the Valerie Vigoda performs a ing for family activities. “The biggest thing is to make it your one-stop place so you current bar area, walled off and visible to sound check before the 3 p.m. is hearing from someone that I’ve helped don’t have to go to 5 or 6 different sources, the main dining room via only a single thick performance of “Striking 12” them find something new for their family it’s all right there.” window, might be capable of serving as a at the Arena Stage in Crystal to do, finding a new event or a nature cen- As a busy mom herself, Miller stresses the future smoking zone. City on Dec. 5. ter or a library.” Musella raised a distinction between ciga- See review, Page 8 Miller was born in Hawaii into a military See Teaching, Page 5 rettes, which he said can be puffed outside www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ December 9-15, 2009 ❖ 3 News News Briefs Stay Away Guide for Green Gift-Giving From Stream Photo by County officials warned An assortment of Arlington artist Paula Bryan residents to avoid contact Louise Krafft eco-friendly gifts. says that almost everything with water in Four Mile Run she makes is inspired by some- following a fire at an automo- thing in nature. Her one-of-a bile parts facility on South By Delia Sava kind scarves, jackets and coats Four Mile Run Drive that sent The Connection can be viewed at her studio at auto fluids and firefighting /Connection the Arlington Arts Center, materials draining into Four t’s that time of year for that mad scramble to priced $60 to $1,800. Mile Run. find the perfect gift. This year more than ever, www.arlingtonartscenter.org The county has posted fly- people are encouraged to embrace the concept 703-400- 2070. Paula Bryan ers along the affected areas I of less being more: to be less wasteful and more How about a new bike to coat and of Four Mile Run: thoughtful about what they buy, having less stress commute to work? Dennis scarf ❖ Stay away from the af- Posted signs within the and more time to truly enjoy time with the people Dever, store manager at fected waters, dog park on Four Mile Run. they care about. Local “greenies” and retailers shared Revolution Cycles in Arling- ❖ Keep pets away, some of their favorite ideas for eco-friendly gifts ton likes the Trek Portland, ❖ Avoid recreational use of available in the area. $1,699.99. “It’s durable and Four Mile Run, For coffee lovers on the list, lightweight; the aluminum ❖ Do not fish, wade or swim in the stream. Java Shack owner, Dale J. Rob- frame comes with several The Shirlington Community Canine Area remains open, but erts, suggests replacing an elec- braze-ons to mount items on stream access from the area has been closed as a precaution. tric coffemaker with the La the bike and it performs well Cafeteire french press. “You save on wet and muddy pave- Trek bike Local Business Donates paper because you don’t need a ment.” For those al- filter, you save energy by heat- ready biking to work, Ice Skating Party ing the water in a microwave and The Chrome “com- Michael and Son Services, the Alexandria home repair and home you don’t plug it in so you won’t muter” bag is water- remodeling business, has donated a party site with food and skat- leave it on accidentally, $27.99, proof and it contours ing privileges for the donors, families, friends and volunteers of add a 12 ounce bag of the organic French press to the back so it’s com- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, D.C. house roast for $9.50. Java with coffee fortable while riding a The free skate night at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington will Shack, www.javashack.com 703- bike. And the seatbelt occur from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. 527-9556. like closure makes it Chrome commuter Basim Mansour, president of Michael and Son, said, “Originally, Arlington carpenter Bill Merkel makes wood fur- easy to slip on and off. bike bag I secured the Kettler Capitals Iceplex for our own Christmas party niture and toys from recycled urban trees. Merkel Price depends on size, among Michael and Son employees and their families. But vari- says the non-toxic baby keys are one of the most $120 to $160. www.revolutioncycles.com 703- ous things got in the way of our doing that — not the least of popular items, $20. www.neighbor-wood.com 703- 312- 0007. which was a build-out and relocation to our new headquarters 225-9969. Local jewelry designer, Alberto building — so we decided to take our party indoors here at our For the past 15 years Mar- Parada creates pieces using natu- new M&S center of operations. That said, I knew immediately I tin Ogle, chief naturalist at ral environmentally friendly ma- wanted to make a charitable donation of our Iceplex reservation Potomac Overlook Park has terials (he’s a member of No Dirty to a worthy cause and Ronald McDonald House popped into my been giving the “Simple Gold, a campaign by Earthworks head.” Lifestyles calendar” pro- to end dirty gold mining prac- duced by Appalachia- Sci- tices). The special woman who ence in the Public Interest. “It warrants a significant splurge will Man Convicted for has great old-time pictures of Simple Lifestyles love the white gold, blue topaz Appalachia and little sayings calendar and diamond necklace from the Parada Attempted Rape on each day.” $8.25 for 1-2, Floating Collection, $2,500. necklace The Arlington County Police Department’s $7.25 for 3-5, etc. http://www.a-spi.org/cal.htm www.mystiquejewelers.com 703- Special Victims Unit announced that Darrin Local pastry chef, Theresa Luongo Pinelli whips 836- 1401. Mark Robertson, 24, was sentenced on Nov. 6. up delicious cookies, cupcakes and whoopie pies Jim Cutts, manager of the wine department at He was arrested as the suspect in an attempted using only organic, local in- Arrowine recommends the organic Buondonno Chi- rape and burglary case from 2003. gredients, a box of 12 anti Classico 2007, $23.99. “It’s nice, medium bod- On May 13, 2003, at approximately 6:50 p.m. whoopie pies, $23. Don’t ied and the spicy flavor goes with lots of foods. a 34-year-old female, was attacked while en- Robertson forget to get a “treet” for the Because of the humid climate in Virginia there are tering her apartment on the 2100 block of family pet, 10 percent of the no organic wines produced locally but Cutts gives Jefferson Davis Highway. proceeds from the pupcakes high marks to the Linden Hardscrabble The victim’s clothing was submitted to the lab in June 2003, and kitty treets are donated Chardonnay 2007, $27.99: “It’s as close to organic and in October 2003, SVU detectives from the Arlington County to Homeward Trails Animal as you can get in Virginia.” www.arrowine.com Police Department were notified that there was a foreign DNA Rescue, $1 a piece. The Whoopie pies 703-525- 0990. sample on the victim’s pants. The DNA profile from the sample online minimum order, The Global Exchange Store at Busboys and Po- was entered into the DNA databank. In December 2007, over $12.50. No minimum at the Clarendon farmer’s ets in Shirlington carries Christmas ornaments four years after the crime, SVU detectives were notified of a DNA market on Wednesdays. www.treetshop.com 202- made from recycled magazines priced from $6.95 databank “hit” on the DNA sample. 997- 3057. to $7.95. Local manager, Naik Banavathu says sale The “hit” was on Darrin Mark Robertson, of Prince George’s Men on the list will appreciate the Herban Cow- of the merchandise helps the organization fund County, Md. At that time, Robertson was incarcerated in the boys shave brush (wood handle and unbleached boar projects to promote environmental, political and Maryland prison system, for an attack on a Maryland woman in- bristle) and soap as an alternative to using shaving social justice. www.globalexchange.org 571-438- side her home in February 2003. cream: no propellants are released into the atmo- 3054. Robertson was indicted on January 22, 2008, and later pled sphere and there are no cans to discard. Biggs and Many people have more than enough stuff, but guilty in the Arlington County Circuit Court. He received 15 years Featherbelle, a company in Baltimore, makes yummy- a special night out is always appreciated. Harry’s with 10 years suspended on the burglary charge, and 10 years smelling soaps in formulations like oatmeal and raw Tap Room features organic and natural ingredi- with 5 years suspended on the attempted rape charge. Robertson honey and grapefruit and orange. Both are available ents sourced from local farms, in a warm and is mandated to receive sex offender counseling and treatment at Whole Foods. The brush is regularly $6.99 but is friendly environment. www.harrystaproom.com and will be on supervised probation after his release. on sale for $5.59 through Dec. 29 and the soaps are Clarendon, 703-778- 7788 and Pentagon City 703- $4.69 each. www.wholefoodsmarket.com 703-527- 416- 7070. And/or give tickets to a special perfor- 6596. mance: www.arlingtonarts.org.

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girl outside to chat up.” Photo by Galaxy Hut’s Lary Hoffman said many of his customers were smok- ers and he didn’t want anything to disrupt that success. But he also says Todd Georgelas that the smoky environment was the only complaint he’d registered about the bar, and opening an indoor smoking section was never an option

given the bar’s bandbox dimensions. /The Connection “It seems like a pointless law, when everyone seemed to be doing it vol- untarily. There are 50 other busi- Aladdin’s Lamp nesses nearby where you can go to Children’s Books & Other Treasures 703-241-8281 eat and drink,” Hoffman added. [email protected] Two-thirds of the state’s bars and In the Lee Harrison Shopping Center, Lower Level Shops 2499 N. Harrison St, Suite 10, Arlington, VA 22207 restaurants were already non-smok- DECEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS: Monday- Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm ...... ing at the time the ban was passed Last week, Joe Barbee enjoyed the last night of smok- SPECIAL STORY HOUR WITH AUTHOR in February. ing at Galaxy Hut. LOUISE BONNETT-RAMPERSAUD Saturday, December 12 at 11:00 a.m. JUST A FEW BLOCKS away, Ireland’s Four Courts outside in the cold alley, suggested the law’s enact- The author will read her picture newest book, Never Ask a Bear, a humorous tale with ten rhyming rules explaining why bears do not make disallowed smoking four days early. Catering Man- ment provides a good time to stop. “I was going to good playmates. Ms. Bonnett-Rampersaud also is the author of the board ager John McGuirk had been in Dublin when Ire- quit next week,” said Nick Frangia, who had a box book, How Do You Sleep? A book-signing will follow. land enacted its pioneering ban on smoking in work- of Camels in front of him. “But I heard about the Ages 3-6. Please call to register. places in 2004, and he says the transition has been ban, so I’m quitting tomorrow.” Any Purchase of $40 or More easier in the U.S. Late in the night, the bartender — who described $5 OFF Expires 12/31/09. Not valid with any other offer. “Irish culture is a smoking culture,” he said, say- herself as a non-smoker who’d been second-hand ing patrons there threatened not to return. “Here, I smoking for the eight years she’d worked there — don’t expect it to affect business.” cued up a classic country swing tune by Tex Will- Also different in Ireland: a 2,500 euros penalty iams. (about $3,770 U.S.) if a patron refuses to snuff the “Smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette,” warbled the offending smoke, and up to 10,000 euros fine (over singer, which was met with approving cheers from $15,000 US) for the host bar. The Virginia law all corners of the room. But the lyrics continued in a charges $25 per offense, for both customer and es- less favorable vein: “Puff, puff, puff it ‘til you puff tablishment. yourself to death.” In the Galaxy Hut, midnight came and went, and The singer, frustrated at the social hindrance and Virginia tradition become officially illicit. Several cus- inconvenience smokers cause, goes on to say that if tomers, resigned to the new reality and not looking he ever met the cigarette’s inventor, “I’d murder that forward to the prospect of smoking and shivering son-of-a-gun in the first degree.” Teaching That Giving Spirit

From Page 3 love working with the se- niors; they see the girls and importance of “keeping it their faces just light up.” simple” with family activities. The list of 10 holiday vol- “I like local basic things — unteer activities includes just pick one activity.” This things like wrapping gifts for year she took the girls gro- a charity at local malls and cery shopping for a family bookstores through The Lit- they “adopted” through the eracy Council of NoVa, pur- Daily Bread program; they chasing and donating toys for got to meet the mom when children in need for Toys for they delivered the groceries. Tots and writing thank-you “It made it more real for letters to deployed soldiers them,” said Miller. They will through the American Red also choose and purchase Cross’ Holiday Mail for He- GameTruck® is a complete video game party brought toys for the children of the roes program. to your doorstep. Our expert Game Coaches manage family. Miller said, “I feel so “Giving back” has been im- your party while you relax. The gamers enjoy a large personally blessed that I portant for Miller and her library of the most popular multiplayer video games in want to give back as much as family. She hopes “to get the the climate controlled comfort. I can.” word out to other parents” Miller notes that volunteer- Amy Miller about the opportunities ing as a family can become a available in our area. Miller family tradition that is practiced all year long. “I lead smiles when she talks about the wonderful volun- two girl’s scout troops [both the girls are in different teer experiences she has shared with her girls. “My troops] and you do food drives and visit Culpeper oldest daughter has aspirations to volunteer at the Gardens, an assisted living center.” They are plan- animal shelter,” said Miller, adding, “she can’t wait ning to visit the seniors for St. Valentine’s Day. “I till she can be there by herself.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ December 9-15, 2009 ❖ 5 Opinion ARLINGTON CONNECTION www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

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Andrea Smith Snapshot Letters to the Editor Classified & Employment Advertising 703-778-9411 [email protected] and to other Arlington nonprofits YHS Crew’s that serve our neighbors in need. AMEN serves the most economi- Editor & Publisher: Thank You Mary Kimm cally fragile Arlington residents 703-778-9433 To the Editor: who have been hit hard by the [email protected] Many, many thanks to each and current economic downturn. Editor in Chief: every one who purchased a wreath We wish to share this fact: Steven Mauren in support of Yorktown Crew. The Through an administrative error, Managing Editors YHS Crew Wreath Sale was a huge AMEN was not included in this Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic success this year with over 1,500 year’s Combined Federal Cam- Photography: wreaths sold. Wreaths are being paign (CFC). In lieu of the CFC, Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft distributed this week. We look for- AMEN asks that donations be Art/Design: ward to seeing your wreaths dis- made directly by mail to P.O. Box Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, played all around Arlington. John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, 7429, Arlington, VA 22207 or at John Smith All of the proceeds from this sale the AMEN Web site go towards the purchase of shells, Production Manager: (www.emergencyneeds.org. Jean Card oars, launches and other equip- AMEN wants the Arlington com- ment needed to provide adequate Editor Emeritus: munity, and especially federal Mary Anne Weber support of 100-plus rowers. The employees who have supported us CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Crew Booster Organization over the years, to know that we couldn’t do it without all of you! rely on your support more than Thank you. ever to meet our fundraising goals to assist those who are struggling CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Martha Herrmann L.L.C. to get by. Ninetey cents of every Peter Labovitz Yorktown PR Crew Team dollar donated to AMEN go di- President/CEO Boosters rectly to Arlington residents expe- Mary Kimm /Connection riencing emergency needs. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-778-9433 Support [email protected] Geraldine Shannon Jerry Vernon AMEN Executive Director Executive Vice President Stephen Telkins [email protected] Louise Krafft To the Editor: As executive director and board Board President Wesley DeBrosse Controller president respectively of Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Debbie Funk Photo by Photo National Sales Needs (AMEN), we’re writing to 703-778-9444 1:30 p.m., Dec. 7, Fort C. F. Smith Hendry House thank your readers for their ex- [email protected] More Letters, Page 7 traordinary generosity to AMEN, 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ December 9-15, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

help our health, national security and True Climate economy. Legislation We need to raise our efficiency standards, put a cap on all greenhouse gases, invest in To the Editor: public transit, and redirect subsidies for oil, In the midst of unemployment, war in gas and coal towards wind, solar and geo- Afghanistan, and health care reform our thermal. most urgent issue has been dangerously We could make this happen. But our rep- overlooked. I speak, of course, of climate resentatives from the local to federal level change and the harm to our environment. need to know we care. As the Climate Conference in Copenhagen Write, call or meet with your representa- begins, it seems an appropriate time to re- tives and tell them you support strong cli- visit the issue and take a deeper look at what mate change legislation. our U.S. senators, in particular, are doing about it. Kara Kukovich The response of Sen. Jim Webb has been Arlington disappointing. The Senator has focused on The letter writer was born and raised in nuclear power and “clean coal” over im- Arlington County where she now resides. She is an proving efficiency and supporting renew- active volunteer in her community and a recent able energy. After voting against the Kerry- AmeriCorps graduate. Author at Shirlington Library Boxer bill he drafted a different bill with The New York Times’ national economic corespondent Peter S. Senator Alexander of Tennessee, which On Health: Support Goodman introduces and discusses his new book, “Past Due: The would give up to $1 billion to the Nuclear End of Easy Money and the Renewal of the American Economy” at Regulatory Commission with the goal of the Shirlington Library on Nov. 30. doubling nuclear power in the next 20 Public Option years. To the Editor; Last week a group of about 20 concerned As a senior citizen, I urge our elected rep- Bulletin Board citizens met with Senator Webb’s staff, at- resentatives to support what we need — not Know of something missing from the community Making, Dennis K. McBride, Ph.D. At the tempting to understand his view points and what insurance and pharmaceutical com- calendar? E-mail it to arlington@ connection National Science Foundation, Room 110, 4201 urging him to become more engaged in true panies want. newspapers.com. Wilson Blvd. Presented by the National Capital Area Skeptics, 301-587-3827 or [email protected]. climate legislation. It was explained that the Loud and clear: We, the people, need SATURDAY/DEC. 12 Alexander-Webb bill was never meant to be health care reform with a strong public op- Book Signing. 3 p.m. Avian behaviorist Rebecca TUESDAY/DEC. 15 a solution to climate change. Then we must tion. O’Connor presents “Winging It” Living a Life Superintendent Chat. 7-9 p.m. Parents and Shaped by Birds and Words.” At the Shirlington community members are invited to an evening ask: What is your solution? Library. chat with Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy. Held There are real, affordable solutions that Mary Campbell Book Talk. 1:30 p.m. Best Available Science: A in the home of Lisa Merman and Jeff Joseph, would not only save our planet, but also Arlington Process for Evaluating the Validity and 6312 N. 35th Street in Arlington. RSVP by Applicability of Scientific Findings to Decision calling 703-536-5684.

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By Brad Hathaway Free consultation The Connection Toll Free 877-823-3277 s GrooveLily a rock band or is www.thecedarsdrugrehab.com Iit a theater troupe? Does it matter? No! This becomes clear as the three-member en- semble performs their one-act con- cert musical “Striking 12” at Arena Stage’s facility in Crystal City where they will hold forth through this weekend. The blend of mod/pop/rock music led by a distinctive electric violin and inventive lyrics telling an entertaining tale with wit and clarity results in a fun evening of music, comedy, drama and charm. The three performers are: elec- tronic violinist Valerie Vigoda; her keyboardist husband Brendan Electronic violinist Valerie Vigoda Milburn; and inventive drummer Gene Lewin. All three help tell the story and sing the songs as the spotlight shifts back and forth among them. Their exchanges are bright, literate and fun as they work their way through a snappy version of an updated Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The tale here is “The Little Match Girl” but the show uses that trifle of a story as the jumping-off point for a story of a “Grumpy Guy” who tries to avoid any celebratory gatherings on the last night of the year. A visit from a door-to-door saleslady ped- dling strings of lights as a cure for “SAD” (Seasonal Affective Disorder — depression due to the lack of sunlight) brings to his mind a parallel between the visitor’s plight selling lights when everyone else is partying, and the Hans Christian Andersen tale — until he actually reads the story and finds its ending incredibly sad — which is not the same as “SAD.” Vigoda’s six-string electric violin provides a unique sound for the group. She can make it seem like a Keyboardist Brendan Milburn and Valerie whole string section with its electronic reverbera- Vigoda tion and delay capability, and her vocals are lovely The group has been together for nearly 15 years when that is called for and an all-out wail of rock for and their collective career has been accelerating over the harder moments. She plays the light sales- the past five or so with their increasing involvement woman/match girl and provides some of the narra- in theater. “Striking 12” was their first “concert mu- tion as well. sical” and it earned them an off-Broadway run in Milburn provides both piano-like melody effects New York. Since then, they have produced a score and bass-like percussive figures from his electric key- for a musical titled “Sleeping Beauty Wakes” at Deaf board, which is programmed for many effects trig- West in California, the company that had such a big gered by his nimble fingerwork. He’s the “Grumpy hit with the half-hearing, half-signing staging of “Big Guy” and helps out with the narration too. River” a few years back. They have also provided The roles in the story have been carefully matched the score for a production of Shakespeare’s “A Mid- to the personalities of each of the members of the summer Night’s Dream” at the Paper Mill Playhouse rock group. The drummer, Gene Lewin, whose per- in New Jersey. sonality is the most distinctive, provides a good deal A Classic Brass Christmas The group is only here for a short stay with per- of the humor that makes the piece so unique. He’s Chorus w/ guests The Classical Brass Quintet formances this Thursday, Friday and Saturday but no slouch as a drummer, either. His beat drives the Saturday, December 12, 7 pm they have scheduled three shows for Saturday so it group and his solos exhibit not only technical skill With Choralis Youth Choirs should be fairly easy to find a convenient time to but impressive rhythmic logic, making them excit- Westminster Presbyterian Church catch this engaging concert musical. ing and well worth the amount of time devoted to 2701 Cameron Mills Rd., Alexandria, VA them. Sunday, December 13, 7 pm Charm is at the heart of the appeal of this hour With Edison HS Concert Choir and a half, intermission-less concert show. The script Where and When Falls Church Presbyterian Church is by Milburn, Vigoda and Rachel Sheinkin who won GrooveLily performs “Striking 12” this Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 9 225 E. Broad Street (Rt. 7), Falls Church, VA a Tony Award for her book for the musical “The 25th p.m. at Arena Stage, 1800 South Bell Street in Crystal Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which also re- City. Tickets are $25-$45. Call 202-488-3300 or log on Tickets & info: www.choralis.org or 703 237-2499 lied a great deal on charm to make a slender story a to www.arenastage.org. ADVANCE PURCHASE RECOMMENDED satisfying evening of theater. 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ December 9-15, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Pets of the Week

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Know of something missing from our Church. A special place where children community entertainment Calendar? Send NOW THROUGH DEC. 13 ages 12 and under can purchase new, it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to “Striking 12.” To join Arena Restaged pre-wrapped gifts for family and arlington@connection newspapers.com. Part Two. Pop-Rock Comedy and friends. The shop will be open on the Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before pub- Holiday Musical for people who dread following days: Wednesday, Dec. 9 lication. Call Steve Hibbard at the holidays. At Arena Stage in Crystal from noon to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.; 703-778-9412 with any questions. Photos City. Tickets for “Striking 12” range Sunday, Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to are welcome. from $25 to $45. Showtimes are 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.; from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 and 10 at 8 p.m.; ONGOING Friday, Dec. 4 and 11 at 8 p.m.; Sunday Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; WEDNESDAY/DEC. 9 Encore Chorale. Conducted by Jeanne Saturday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and Yorktown Winter Concert. 7 p.m. Kelly. Will meet on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. 9 p.m.; Sunday December 13 at 2 p.m. Free. Musical selections by the concert at the Langston-Brown Senior Center, and 7:30 p.m. Call 202-488-3300 and symphonic bands, wind ensemble 2121 N. Culpeper Street, Arlington. and jazz band. To be held in the First rehearsal on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 2 Williamsburg Middle School p.m. call Jeanne Kelly at 301-261- NOW THROUGH JAN. 10 auditorium, 3600 N. Harrison St., 5747; 571-215-6118 or email “The Snow Queen.” Price: $12, $15 at Arlington. Call 703-228-5370 or visit [email protected]. the door, $10 for groups of 10 or more. www.yorktownband.org. Visit the Web site http:// Dates: Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 24, 26, encorecreativity.org. 27, 30 at 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, 26, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Jan. 1, 2, 3, 9, 10 at THURSDAY/DEC. 10 NOW THROUGH DEC. 20 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mixes Help the Homeless Holiday Gala. original music, masks, pantomime, 6:30-9 p.m. To benefit A-SPAN at Top “Tis the Season.” Celebrates the puppetry, and live action. Based on the of the Town. Guests can enjoy live winter illuminated by the stars, the play by Alexander Pushkin. Presented music, food from Santa Fe Cafe and customs and the character that mark by the Synetic Family Theater, Lebanese Taverna, a live and silent the holidays with warmth and Shirlington Village, 4041 Campbell auction, and great views of goodwill. At Arlington’s David M. Ave., Arlington. Call 1-800-494-8497 Washington, DC! Tickets are $100. To Brown Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy or visit http://classika.org. purchase, visit www.a-span.org. Street, Arlington. Fridays and Chanukah on Ice. 6-8:30 p.m. ice Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at skating. In celebration of Chanukah, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Admission is $3/ there will be a lighting of the 6-foot ice adults, $2/seniors and children. DEC. 9, 13, 16 Menorah at 7 p.m. At the Pentagon Reservations not needed. Call 703-228- Judy’s Holiday Place. At the Row Ice Skating Rink, 1201 S. Joyce 6070. Sisterhood at Temple Rodef Shalom, Street, Arlington. Tickets are $12/ 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls See Calendar, Page 10

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From Page 9 Giftmania Workshop. 11 a.m. to 1 performances by the Sunday school 606 N. Irving Street, Arlington. Call DEC. 11-12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Students in and musicians, and lend your voice to 703-527-8574 or www.morefaith.org. door, $10/advance (includes skate rental). Live Nativity. Performances at 7 p.m., grades K-5 will have the opportunity to singing carols and songs of the season. Visit www.ChabadAA.org or call 703- 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. See the angels, make a handmade gift for a special At First Church of Christ, Scientist, 370-2774. shepherds, wise men, Mary, Joseph family member or friend. At the Arlington, 890 N. McKinley Road, DEC. 13-18 Ring and Sing in the Holidays. Noon and live animals as they reenact the Arlington Arts Center (AAC), 3550 Arlington. Visit Christmas Prayer Walk. 6-9 p.m. to 2 p.m. Inspirational message and night Jesus was born. At Harvest Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Register by ChristianScienceDC.org. Experience the magic and splendor of music at 12 noon then a hot meal ($4) Church, 7401 Beulah Street, calling 703-248-6800 or Author Event. 3 p.m. “The Counter Christmas with an indoor self-guided at 12:30 p.m. followed by a free Kingstowne. Call 703-971-7070 or go [email protected]. Counterinsurgency Manual.” At the prayer walk as you follow the story of special Christmas program of Bells and to www. harvestchurchag.org. Shirlington Branch Library. the birth of Jesus and the Good News Christmas Carols for the Season. All The World Celebrates Light. 4 p.m. of the season. At Clarendon United are welcome. RSVP 703-527-8574. SUNDAY/DEC. 13 Yiddish, Galician, African, Korean, and Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving, Information at www.morefaith.org. At SATURDAY/DEC. 12 Compassionate Friends of No. Latvian folk tunes, as well as music Arlington. Call 703-527-8574 or Clarendon United Methodist Church, Arlington Aglow. 9:15 a.m. Breakfast Virginia. 6:30 p.m. Bereaved parents, from festivals of La Posada, Kwanzaa, www.morefaith.org. 606 N. Irving, Arlington. Reachout meeting with speaker Lita siblings, grandparents are invited to Hanukkah, and Christmas, will Starkia Campbell. $3.25 donation Candlelighting Memorial service in comprise the program. Presented by requested. At St. Paul’s Episcopal memory of our children. Bring picture The Columbia Pike Community Chorus MONDAY/DEC. 14 DEC. 10-11 Church, 3439 Payne street, Bailey’s of your child. At First Presbyterian & MusiKids. Free to the public, Christmas Tea. 1 p.m. An old-fashioned Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. 7 Crossroads, Arlington. For reservations, Church, 601 N. Vermont Street, reception following. At Trinity Church, Christmas Tea with inspirational p.m. Performed by Kenmore Middle call Betty Rose Forsell at 703-671- Arlington. Contact 2217 Columbia Pike, Arlington. program by the United Methodist School students. At Kenmore Theatre, 9264. [email protected]/703-922-4710. Contact Barbara Stefan, Music Director Women. At Clarendon United 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. WDJO 1939 Christmas Radio Christmas Children’s Musical. 9:30 at 703-920-7077 or Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving, Call 703-228-6800. Program. 7 p.m. An evening of one- a.m. RADIO J-O-Y, performed by the [email protected]. Arlington. Call 703-527-8574 or visit act plays and music in a radio station children’s choir, is a delightful Brass and Percussion Highlight www.morefaith.org. format of the 1930s. Proceeds benefit a Christmas musical retelling the nativity Lessons and Carols. 11 a.m. Stories of Doctors Without Borders. DEC. 10-12 holiday charity chosen by the cast. At story through songs and stories of Seasonal music by the combined choirs 7:30 p.m. “Living in Emergency: Andean Film Festival. 7:30 p.m. $10/ Bishop O’Connell High School, 6600 those who shared in the glorious event supplemented by soloists, piano, brass Stories of Doctors Without Borders nightly, three-day pass is $25. Little Falls Road, Arlington. Visit of Christ’s birth. At Clarendon United and percussion will create a LIVE with Elizabeth Vargas.” Broadcast “Ventana Andina” offers different www.bishopoconnell.org/theatre or Methodist Church, Social Hall, 606 N. celebration with sound and word. At via satellite from NYU. At Regal- programming streams on each of its call the box office at 703-237-1448. Irving, Arlington. Call 703-527-8574 or Cherrydale United Methodist Church, Ballston Commons 12, 671 N. Glebe three nights - from Andean culture, to Winer Wonderland Event. 5-7 p.m. www.morefaith.org. 3701 Lorcom Lane in Arlington. Go to Road, Arlington. Visit social issues, to a special program of Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive via fire Holiday Concert & Sing-a-Long. 3 www.cherrydaleumc.org. www.FathomEvents.com/ horror films with uniquely Andean truck and visit with children and hear p.m. Presented by the Potomac Living Nativity: Silver Anniversary doctorswithoutborders. characters and themes. At the Rosslyn their holiday wishes. Complimentary Harmony Chorus to benefit Doorways Edition. Live animals and costumed Spectrum Theatre, Rosslyn Plaza photos with Santa (bring your own for Women and Families. At the participants recreate the story of Building, 1611 North Kent Street, cameras). At The Market Common, Thomas Jefferson Theater, 125 South Christ’s coming with music, scripture TUESDAY/DEC. 15 Arlington. Go to Clarendon, 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Old Glebe Road, Arlington. Visit and tableaux in the stable on the Green Film Screening: Affluenza. 7 www.ticketmaster.com or call 703- Arlington. Call 703-807-2922 or visit www.PotomacHarmony.org. lawn. At Cherrydale United Methodist p.m. Affluenza documents the toll that 573-7328. Visit www.marketcommonclarendon.com Handel’s “Messiah”. 4 p.m. Free. Church, 3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington. stress, overwork, consumerism, and www.planetarlington.com. Chorus, Brass and Bells. 7:30 p.m. Performed by the Rock Spring Go to www.cherrydaleumc.org. debt can take, as well as the lives of The Metropolitan Chorus, with Barry Congregational United Church of women and men who are working and Hemphill, conductor, presents a Christ Sanctuary Choir, with soloists, DEC. 13-17 shopping less, spending more time FRIDAY/DEC. 11 Holiday concert featuring the handbell Elizabeth Kluegel, Rebecca Roberts, Christmas Prayer Walk. 6-9 p.m. with friends and family, volunteering Studio Body Logic Happy Hour. ensemble Virginia Bronze plus brass Zachary Roberts, and Lewis Freeman. nightly. Experience the magic and in their communities, and enjoying 7:30-9 p.m. White Elephant gift choir. Adult $20; Senior Citizen/ At 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington. splendor of Christmas with an indoor their lives more. At Shirlington exchange. $15 members; $25 non- Military $18; Youth $5. At Thomas Call 703-538-4886. self-guided prayer walk as you follow Library, 4200 S. Campbell Ave., members At Studio Body Logic- Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe www.rockspringucc.org. the story of the birth of Jesus and the Arlington. Email Arlington, 4001 N. 9th St., Suite 108, Road, Arlington. Call 703-933-2500 or Christmas Holiday Festival & Hymn Good News of the season. At [email protected] or call Arlington. Visit www.wbis.biz. go to www.metchorus.org. Sing. 11:30 a.m. Enjoy musical Clarendon United Methodist Church, 703-228-6406. Visit These Houses of Worship Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons...

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Gov. Tim Kaine appointed Arlington Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. School Board member Emma Violand-Sanchez to the Virginia 22201 Council on the Status of Women. The 1818 N Cleveland St...... $625,000..Sun 1-4pm...Ron Cathell...... Keller Williams...... 703-975-2500 Virginia Council on the Status of 716 N Edgewood St...... $1,349,900..Sun 1-4pm...Ron Cathell...... Keller Williams...... 703-975-2500 Women is a 19-member advisory coun- 407 N Fillmore...... $1,449,900..Sun 1-4pm...Ron Cathell...... Keller Williams...... 703-975-2500 cil appointed by the Governor to help 22202 women reach their potential and maxi- mize their contribution to society and 1300 Crystal Dr #603...... $539,500..Sun 1-4pm...David Salmon...... Re/Max Allegiance.703-892-4542 the Commonwealth as wage earners 22205 and citizens. 2203 Greenbrier St N...... $1,549,000..Sat/Sun 1-4pmFlorann Audia...... Long & Foster...... 703-402-9127 5215 22nd St N...... $1,149,000..Sat/Sun 1-4pmFlorann Audia...... Long & Foster...... 703-402-9127 Air Force Airman 1st Class Mary 22207 R. Sanchez graduated from basic mili- 2243 N Columbus St...... $769,900..Sun 1-4pm...Ron Cathell...... Keller Williams...... 703-975-2500 tary training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Luz Marina For an Open House Listing Form, Sanchez of S. Thomas St., Arlington. call Deb Funk at 703-518-4631 or e-m ail Her stepmother, Gladys Torrico, resides on N. Thomas St., Arlington. Sanchez is [email protected] a 2009 graduate of Wakefield High School, Arlington. All listings due by Monday at 3 p.m.

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quarter en route to a 33-11 half- Yorktown’s ability to execute, add- points for Yorktown. Peyton Lee Maddie Meyer time lead. The Rams led by as ing the Patriots will improve as the and Julia Callan each scored four many as 28 in the second half and season progresses. points for the Patriots, while Kelly held the Patriots under 20 points “I think they put a lot of pressure John and Ashley Stephens each until a three-point play by on the ball which made it difficult added two. Emily Rebh finished

Yorktown’s Mya Barr made the to get into our offensive sets,” Gar- with one. /The Connection score 45-22. rison said. “Also, being the first Yorktown outscored Robinson “That’s what we pride ourselves game, game speed, game pressure 26-23 in the second half. on is defensive pressure,” the se- … it’s not like practice. … [The “We didn’t quit,” Garrison said. nior Partonen said. “Coach [TJ] Patriots are] trying to get into [an “We had more of a team concept Dade calls it the ‘killer instinct.’ As offensive set] and then as they get [in the second half].” soon as we can get up on some- into it they kind of start playing like Yorktown hosted Chantilly on one, we want to get up on them. robots. So it’s kind of getting that Tuesday. Results were unavailable Yorktown junior Lena Negri scored six points in the Patri- We’d much rather run the ball off mix of understanding the sets but at The Connection’s deadline. The ots’ loss to Robinson on Dec. 2. A second-team all-district turnovers than have to come down still being basketball players, and Patriots will travel to take on selection last season, Negri said the Patriots will get better and have to run a set offense. … that will come in time.” Bishop O’Connell on Thursday. as they continue working with one another. Sports Briefs

place finishes in the following relays: 200 Medley Tanzman’s Tornados Relay (Jimmy Linek, Greg Crosswell, Essig, Fabian Propers), 200 Free Relay (Fish, Healy, Wren Win Division Title Rudolph, Tarkenton), and 400 Free Relay (Henley, Liddell, Myles Veomett, Drew Findley). The Tanzman’s Tornados won the under 9, The girls took first place in every event and had division 2 championship of the Arlington Soc- five sweeps (200 IM, 50 free, 100 free, 100 back, cer Association Rec League. Each of the boys and 100 breast). Mason Nassetta won the diving attends Arlington Traditional School. event. Stephanie Romano (200 free and 100 back) The team finished the season undefeated, and Carla Vazquez-Ramos (100 butterfly, 500 winning seven games while outscoring oppo- freestyle) were double winners in the swim nents 51-9. events. Other event winners were Angela Slevin (200 IM), Kerry Sutherland (50 freestyle), Emma Leheney (100 butter, tie with Vazquez-Ramos), Yorktown Swim-Dive Carly Hinkle (100 freestyle), and Rachel Locke (100 breaststroke). First place relays – 200 Med- ley Relay (Shelby Tarkenton, Sarah Eule, Teams Have Leheney, Hinkle), 200 Free Relay (Malia Rivera, Leheney, Alex Liddell, Katie Gentsch), and 400 Big Weekend Free Relay (Sutherland, Vazquez-Ramos, Claire The Yorktown swim & dive teams went Slevin, Angela Slevin). Romano and Molly Merkel undefeated during the weekend with wins achieved Region-qualifying times in the 200 free. over Hayfield and Edison. On Saturday against Edison, the Yorktown boys Against Hayfield on Friday, the Yorktown won by a margin of 133-52 and the girls won by Courtesy photo boys won by the score of 117-67 and the girls the score of 134-52. won by the margin of 141-45 at the YHS pool. The boys started with a 1-2 finish in the diving On the boy’s side, the divers staked Yorktown event by Angus Moloney and Barry Carson. The to an early lead with Carson Barry and Alex swimmers captured first place in nine of the 11 Place taking the top two places. The swim- events with two sweeps (200 IM and 100 butter- mers took first place in eight of 11 events, fly). Essig was a double winner for second meet including all three relays. Connor Healy, Scott in a row with victories in the 200 free and the 500 Liddell, and Jason Henley swept the top three free. Fish was also a double winner with first-place The Tanzman’s Tornados from left to right (kneeling): Andrew places in the 200 free and Matthew Essig was finishes in the 200 IM and 100 fly. Propers (100 Granados; James Delaney; Victor Hugo; Arjun Kumar; Rand Bohnert. a double winner with victories in the 100 free free) and Linek (100 backstroke) also won events. From left to right (standing): Justin Williams; Owen Potts; Matias and the 100 back. Will Tarkenton (200 IM) The Patriots won the following relays: 200 Med- ley Relay (Will Tarkenton, Greg Crosswell, Dieguez; Matthew Allen; Rahul Maharjan; Dugan Messman; Coach Suzy and Max Fish (100 breaststroke) were the See Sports Briefs, Page 13 other event winners. The Patriots had first- Beamer Bohnert. Not pictured: Daniel Ferguson and Matthew LesStrang.

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From Page 12 Mind YHS Boys Basketball Employment Propers, Wren Rudolph), 200 Free Relay (Fish, Games Connor Healy, Propers, Rudolph), and 400 Free Starts with Split Relay (Essig, Fish, Linek, Propers). The Yorktown boys basketball team split its first By KENNETH B. LOURIE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE The girls repeated their strong performance from two games, beating Robinson in the Dec. 2 opener, First, the good news (make that the Tony- A great opportunity to A great opportunity to Friday as they took first place in every event and 61-45, and losing to South Lakes, 61-51, on Friday. the-Tiger, GREAT NEWS!), the results of my first WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! The Patriots hosted Chantilly on Tuesday. Re- had three sweeps (100 butterfly, 100 freestyle, and diagnostic scans (M.R.I. Brain, CT upper torso NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER 500 freestyle). Nassetta repeated as the winner of sults were not available by the Connection’s and Full Body Bone) in four months showed my No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! the diving event. The depth of the girl’s team was deadline. Yorktown will host McLean at 7:45 p.m. tumors are “Essentially stable,” which I can live 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 shown by there being no double winners while Friday. with (pun intended). Medically speaking/layman ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ winning every event. Individual event winners interpreting this means, movement and/or were: Vazquez-Ramos (200 freestyle), Erinn Spack growth not indicated (I’m paraphrasing). Over (200 IM), Olivia Shipley (50 freestyle), Hinkle (100 COMPANIONS & W-L Boys Lose the phone (how I received the news) my butterfly), Molly Merkel (100 freestyle), Stephanie CNA’s NEEDED Romano (500 free), Slevin (100 backstroke), and oncologist’s nurse characterized these results as Ann Carpenter (100 breaststroke). First place re- First Two Games “Good news,” (oncologists and/or their nurses Enable seniors to live independently in their own The Washington-Lee boys basketball team lost are not prone to hyperbole). Nevertheless, a homes with our non-medical companionship and home lays – 200 Medley Relay (Slevin, Rachel Locke, care services. Rewarding P/T days, evenings, weekends, Kaitlin Wolla, Merkel), 200 Free Relay (Shipley, its season opener to Thomas Jefferson, 61-47, on day later when I saw my oncologist at The live-ins, medical benefits offered. Slevin, Hinkle, Lydia Carpenter), and 400 Free Dec. 2 and fell to Friendship Edison, 64-49, on Infusion Center (for my every-three-week che- Home Instead Senior Care. Relay (Ann Carpenter, Malia Rivera, Nassetta, Friday. The Generals’ Saturday matchup with motherapy) semi unexpectedly, he walked over Call Today: 703-750-6665 Lydia Carpenter). Romano (500 free) and Slevin Montrose Christian was postponed. to where I was sitting in my BarcaLounger while (100 back) achieved Region-qualifying times. Washington-Lee faced Park View on Tuesday. being infused, gave me a big smile, gestured Results were not available by the Connection’s The Patriots return to Yorktown pool on Friday two thumbs up and said, “You’re doing great!” deadline. The Generals travel to face Oakton at when they host Mount Vernon. The meet begins Now that’s how you make a cancer patient feel HOLIDAY with diving at 6:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Friday. like smiling. And smile I did, and then I called, texted, e- HELP W-L Girls Hoops Chummy Gill mailed Team Lourie and shared the story; smiles and atta boys all the way around. It was a $17.00 Base-Appt. Wins 2 of 3 Basketball Camp super day and an unexpected but most appreci- ated response from my oncologist. However, Immediate Openings! PT/FT. The Washington-Lee girls basketball team won The Chummy Gill Basketball Winter Break Camp there is bad news, or rather good news which Temp/perm. Cust. Sales/Service. Ideal two of its first three games, beating Thomas will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Dec. 28-30 at must be understood and placed in its proper for students/others. Flex. schedules. Jefferson, 37-26, on Dec. 2 and Pulaski County, 54- the Langston Brown Community Center. The camp place/context. All ages 18+. Conditions Apply. 38, on Saturday while losing to Fairfax, 53-50, on is for boys and girls ages 6-14, and gives an oppor- Friday. tunity to work on ball handling, shooting, defense As I found/find myself talking/thinking/writing 703-359-7600 The Generals faced Bishop O’Connell on Tues- and playing in game situations. about this “good news,” I have to realize that day. Results were not available by the Connection’s Register online at www.arlingtonpride.com or I’m not out of the woods, yet, by any means. In deadline. Washington-Lee hosts Oakton at 7:45 contact Coach Gill at [email protected] fact, I’m still in the woods, and will be there for Dental Asst & Admin Asst. p.m. Friday. or 703-980-0335 for more information. the rest of my life. The question is, whether I’ll be able to see the forest save for the trees, all Two positions open at our "Washing- the while remaining under that semi cover of tonian Best" perio practice. Must be “Flourishing After 55” wooded darkness. Meaning, I haven’t turned a a motivated team player w/great corner, I just haven’t fallen off a cliff. All of communication skills & attention to “Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Lancaster, PA, $99 (includes lunch). Call Arlington which I can live with (hopefully for much longer detail. Dental Asst--x-ray cert & Senior Adult Programs, Dec. 20-23: Senior Adult travel, 703-228-4749. Registration than my initial diagnosis/prognosis), but in so chairside exp needed. Admin Asst-- required. living with it, what I am living with is, uncer- computer (Excel, Word) & insurance Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. English/Spanish and English/French dia- tainty. Not so much daily (I’m over that kind of 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper logue sessions to improve vocabularies and social exp. Offices in McLean & Burke, mental anguish), but definitely quarterly when Garden, 4435 S. Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, conversation offered Tuesday, Dec. 22 (Span), must have reliable transportation. 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Madi- Wednesday, Dec. 23 (French), 1 p.m., Langston- these scans are cycled to schedule again. FT, benefits. Email resume to: son, 3829 N. Stafford St.; TJ Comm. Center, 3501 Brown Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-5321. Unless I feel some symptoms, which diagno- [email protected] S. 2nd St.; also TJ Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd Painting classes start for beginners, Wednes- sis to date – and to a lesser degree, chemother- St. day, Dec. 23, 10 a.m. – noon, Walter Reed Senior apy to date, I haven’t/I don’t. Pretty much what Seniors only hours at Langston-Brown weight Center. Cost $24/4 two hour classes. Call to regis- I have to go by (live with) are the results of CAREER EDUCATION room, Monday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednes- ter, 703-228-0955. these scans. They are the tale of the tape. day, Dec. 23, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; also Madison The Arlington Walking Club will travel to Whatever I feel, whatever I think, whatever weight room, Tuesday, Dec. 22, Wednesday, Dec. Union Station for its weekly walking program, happens to me and my body; good, bad or WESTWOOD COLLEGE 23, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Certified professionals onsite. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 9:30 a.m. Cost $3 for trans- indifferent, will be diagnostically confirmed Earn a bachelor degree in just three years at $56/16 sessions. Details, 703-228-4745. portation to walking site. Newcomers welcome. and/or explained on a quarterly basis (by these Westwood College Full fitness exercise class, intermediate and Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Cen- scans), unless some more obvious circumstance Call 877-852-9712 today to receive your advanced, includes 30 minute cardio workout, ter, 703-228-4403. For information about other Monday, Dec. 21, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m., senior walking groups, call 703-228-4745. occurs. free Career Success Kit! Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Cost $3.50 Legal Services of Northern Virginia offers free Now the task becomes to try to trick/ www.westwood.edu/locations per drop in. For more information, 703-228-4745. counsel to seniors, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 12 p.m. – deceive/obfuscate my brain into minding its Employment counseling for 55+ with Haile 2 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Call for own business (for its own good of course), stick- Woldu, counselor, Arlington Employment Center, appointment and more information, 703-228- ing to the few facts in hand, not exaggerating Monday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. – noon, Walter Reed 4403. the positive – or the negative, reports either, Senior Center. Free. Call for appointment, 703- Call for free copy of Arlington County’s “55+ quite frankly, and the most difficult challenge, Internships 228-0955. Guide,” published by the Office of Senior Adult trying to find some intellectual balance between Senior trips: Monday, Dec. 21, Arthur M. Programs (OSAP), 703-228-4721. Register with the known and the unknown. Sackler Gallery. D.C. to view the “Falnama: The OSAP ($15 annual fee) to access programs and As such, face value becomes the order of the Available Book of Omens” exhibit, $8; Tuesday, Dec. 22, The activities at senior centers and community centers day; heck, not just the day, but the week, the Christmas Show at the American Music Theatre, with senior programming. Unusual opportunity to month, the quarter, etc. I can’t get too high or too low. I must remain positive and only worry learn many aspects of the about the things I can control and try (and it’s a newspaper business. Sheriff’s Office Teams with Lion’s Club HUGE try) not to worry about the things I can’t control. I must learn to take the good with the Internships available in The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office Inmates at the Arlington County Deten- bad and perhaps even more importantly, learn reporting, photography, has teamed with the Lion’s Club Eyeglass tion Facility process the eyeglasses by to take the bad with the good. Recycling Center of Northern Virginia to washing them by hand (a three-step pro- This column has been yet another attempt in research, graphics. help prepare donated eyeglasses for dis- cess), ascertaining the prescription in an ongoing effort, to find peace, serenity, Opportunities for students, tribution to medical, church and other each lens using a device called a lens understanding, tolerance, patience and accep- and for adults considering non-profit groups who distribute them analyzer, labeling each pair in its own tance of my situation; stage IV lung cancer. Every day it’s the same thing, only different. Yet change of career. Unpaid. to individuals that need them in the U.S. bag, and sorting them by prescription. every day matters. For the time being, I’m OK. and throughout the world. Once this process is completed, the The news is, not bad. It may – or may not be – Email internship@connec The Center takes the eyeglasses do- Sheriff’s Office returns the glasses to the temporary. Only time will tell. But so far, so tionnewspapers.com nated to Lions Clubs in the area and Lion’s Club who then distributes them. good. makes them suitable for distribution, at Since the inception of the program in It’s just hard not knowing what’s likely to no charge to the patient, to individuals 2009, ACDF inmates have processed happen next. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for that cannot afford to buy eyeglasses. over 1,500 pairs of eyeglasses. 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