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Alex an Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper dria Ga August 28, 2014 onlinezett at www.connectionnewspapers.comacket e Pa cket ❖ New con er s & Com m unity Gui de 2 014 -15 ❖ 1 Newcomers& Community Guide The Great Blue Way Metroway buses begin using region’s first dedicated lanes. By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet How It Works Metroway buses run every 12 minutes during daytime off-peak hours and ev- ommuters stuck on ery 15 minutes in the evening. During Jefferson Davis High- rush hour there’ll be buses every six C minutes between the Crystal City Metro way are now witnessing a sleek new fleet of blue buses pass station and South Glebe Road. On weekends, buses will run every 20 minutes. them by, zipping along in the The bus fare is the same as on Metrobus. region’s first dedicated lanes as motorists are stuck in bumper-to- cated lanes in the entire state, so I bumper traffic. The Metroway con- think all eyes are on it.” nects Braddock Road Metro to The transitway has been a Crystal City, offering 22 stops with source of tension between Arling- off-board fare collection and real- ton and Alexandria, neighboring time information about when the jurisdictions that have had con- Alexandria director of libraries Rose T. Dawson, invited guests, elected officials next arriving vehicle will arrive. flicting visions about how it should and neighborhood children help with the unveiling of the new Virginia State his- “They are specially made with work and what kind of vehicles toric marker recalling the 1939 sit-in at the library. different suspension, different should be on it. Arlington plans to boarding, different seating set- upgrade the transitway to a street- ups,” said Rich Baier, director of car in 2020 while Alexandria lead- Library Sit-In: 75 Years Later the Alexandria Department of ers say they won’t even consider a Transportation and Environmental streetcar until 2021. That means eventy-five years ago, on Aug. 21, 1939, Alexandria resi- Service. “No one else has dedi- See Metroway, Page 18 dents William Evans, Edward Gaddis, Clarence Strange, Otto STucker and Morris Murray entered the Kate Waller Barrett Library on Queen Street and requested registration forms Mystery Endures for library cards. The request was denied to each. After being denied cards, each man picked up a book and took a seat in the reading room and began reading. Two hours later, the police were called As dedication and the men were arrested for their act of civil disobedience, sitting quietly in the reading room and reading. The men were African approaches, full American and the Barrett Library was a segregated whites-only building. story of Local attorney Samuel W. Tucker had applied earlier that year for a library card and his request had also been denied. Tucker, who Freedman’s helped plan the protest, represented them in court. The judge never Ah’Kei reads the newly issued a ruling. In 1940, Alexandria opened the Robert Robinson unveiled historic marker Cemetery may Library for African Americans. Desegregation of the library system with state Sen. Rob City of Alexandria began by 1959. Samuel W. Tucker died in 1990. Krupicka. never be known. By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet

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Photos by John Bordner/Gazette Packet New Day at Jefferson-Houston Massive changes are in the works at Jefferson-Houston School, the long-troubled school near the King Street Metro that offers Kinder- garten through the 8th grade. Not only is the school getting a brand new $45 million facility, but it’s also getting a new principal. This week, Superintendent Alvin Crawley announced Christopher Phillips has been hired to be the seventh principal in the last 12 years. Phillips is currently principal of Oakland and Southwestern Elementary schools in Suffolk County, where he has worked since 2005. “Dr. Phillips brings to ACPS extensive leadership experience in school administration and critical teaching experience in the area of math that will be a great benefit to our students as well as a tremen- dous addition to our administrative team,” said Crawley. APD officer Bennie Evans and volunteer Ron Rigby Phillips has a doctorate and a master’s degree from Regent Univer- help families select backpacks at the annual sity. He also has a degree in educational leadership from Cambridge Firefighters and Friends backpack distribution day Capt. Willie Bailey gives College and a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University. Aug. 24 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center. instructions to families “We have the opportunity to create a shared vision and school cul- More than 550 backpacks filled with school supplies prior to the start of the ture as we open this year,” said Phillips. “It is through collaboration were given to local children in anticipation of the first annual backpack distribu- with the students, staff, parents and community that we will ensure day of school next week. tion day. the success of all students.” School officials have scheduled a reception on Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. for parents and members of the community to meet the new principal. Leader of the (Back)Pack Party Like It’s 1814 Firefighters distribute backpacks to children in need. By Jeanne Theismann It’s been 200 years in the making, literally. and organizer of the event. “And we know that This weekend, the city of Alexandria will feature a much antici- Gazette Packet getting a new haircut will help them look good and pated and long-awaited rematch of the War of 1812. That’s the one feel good about themselves, which is just as im- America lost to the British empire, who arrived here to burn down irefighters and volunteers from throughout portant to their success.” our capital after President James Madison’s ill-fated invasion of Fthe region joined forces at the Charles Hous- More than 100 children were treated to free hair- Canada. ton Recreation Center Aug. 24 to distribute cuts by volunteer barbers as families were enter- The rematch will be decisively less violent, a friendly competition more than 550 backpacks filled with school sup- tained by a disc jockey and youngsters played in a involving tug-of-war, cricket and a yacht race. The tug-of-war team plies for children in need. moon bounce and enjoyed other games. will feature the firefighters of IAFF Local 2141. The cricketers of the “Receiving a new backpack with school supplies “We wanted them to come to a location and just Washington Cricket League will take the field of competition. And will help these kids go to school prepared and bet- have fun prior to going back to school next week,” Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg will join the Old Dominion Boat ter able to succeed,” said Capt. Willie Bailey, Bailey said. “That’s why we had a lot of different See Getting Ready, Page 9 Club for the yacht race. founder of the nonprofit Firefighter and Friends

“They might have a slight edge in cricket,” acknowledged Gretchen Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet Bulova, chairwoman of the committee organizing the event. “But our firefighters are very confident and excited about this.” Ice Bucket Challenge The summer’s hottest craze is coming to Del Ray this week, as Al- exandria Mayor Bill Euille accepts the “Ice Bucket Challenge” as part of the final First Thursday of the summer. Friends and support- ers of the mayor have been pushing him to accept the challenge for weeks, although his schedule has made pinning down a time and place complicated. After a couple of unsuccessful attempts, Euille Dina Evans, center, hands out organ finally hammered out the details to get doused this week. donor awareness bracelets in memory of When asked if he’s concerned about having a bucket full of ice her son Cameron, a T.C. Williams stu- water dumped on his head, Euille said he’s confident he can take it. dent who died suddenly last year. “Over my 30 years in community activism and elected office, I have Garry Bailey trims up James Lewis Cameron, a volunteer at last year’s taken a lot of ice water from constituents,” said Euille. “So I can take Jr.’s hair in preparation for the first event, was an organ donor. it.” day of school next week. Euille says he plans to challenge Councilman John Taylor Chapman. The Ice Bucket Challenge was created to increase awareness of the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and encourage donations to research. Mansion House The Public Broadcasting Service is considering a show starring Al- exandria in the Civil War. The idea, tentatively called “Mansion House,” follows the true-life story of the house owned by Francis Smith. It was confiscated by Union occupiers and transformed into a hospital. “The idea has kind of an Upstairs Downstairs feel to it,” said Audrey Davis, director of the Alexandria Black History Museum. “I think it Shawn Gore with the Alex- would be a great opportunity to have really great roles for black fe- Maurice Brown-Cotton andria Fire Department Alexandria Fire Captain males.” holds very still as hands out key chains for Thurston McClain helps Adryan Glenn finishes the students receiving Elijah Spottswood with — Michael Lee Pope up his end of summer backpacks on Sunday adjustments to his new haircut. morning. school backpack. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 ❖ 3 Old Town $935,000 206 N Alfred. You will be charmed by this renovated 1900 brick Victorian with 10-ft ceilings, pocket doors, tall windows and original moldings. JUST LISTED 3 large bedrooms, BEAUTIFUL Old Town “Captain’s Row” $2,200,000 2.5 baths, family Alexandria $849,000 130 Prince Street. Totally restored 4 BR, 3.5 BA plaqued Town House 2308 Lakeshire Dr. Wonderful Colonial in fabulous Manors at Mount on the corner of “Captain’s Row,” Old Town’s historic cobblestone room addition, eat- in kitchen, and Vernon Community! 2-story foyer & family room w/cathedral ceiling & street. Circa 1792, this fabulous home features gracious light-filled skylights. Hdwd flrs & large eat-in kit. w/granite. Lower lvl. w/full BA, rooms with 10' ceilings, beautiful moldings, original wood floors, brick patio. custom built-ins and 2 fireplaces. Lush back garden with brick patio, rec. rm., additional 5th BR/den, storage rm. & walk-out to yard. Great Koi pond, pergola and access to the street. 1 block from the river and Mary Hurlbut lot, deck & gar. Mins. to Old Town, D.C., Metro, bike path, river, school, King St. Christine Garner 703-587-4855 VICTORIAN BEAUTY 703-980-9595 parks & more! Lisa McCaskill 703-615-6036

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“Monumental Fool” “Mourning” Convergence Begins Sculpture Garden ounds of dirt now covered in of Quaker and Oakcrest two figures stand Mmulch have been spread over together. Swenholt calls this pair, a 911 the green at the entranceway to memorial “Dust Cries Out.” On the far north the Convergence Church at North Quaker side of the green, a lone figure, “Monumen- Lane. tal Fool” sits on a long mound of dirt and Beyond the mounds which will become mulch. planting beds, sculptor Karen Swenholt is Convergence is a restart of the former Fair busy mixing sealant to add to the three Park Baptist Church and is a creative com- pieces she has already completed for the munity exploring the intersection of art, garden in progress. A figure “Mourning” faith and the human experience. stands by the doorway at the southwest en- For more information on the church and trance of the church. Nearer to the corner the garden visit www.ourconvergence.org. TCHOUPITOULAS Fine Furnishings and Interior Design Tradition with a Twist

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She from 1-5 p.m. on Fridays for about Joyce Bradby Summers and Deborah Bradby-Lytle looks him in the eye and says, three and a half years. Before that join their sister author Marie Bradby and Julian “Welcome to Alexandria Hospital.” she worked at the Alexandria Red Haley at the Charles Houston Community Center Hall She explains that when people Cross chapter for 20 years. But of Fame on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 24. Bradby’s come to the hospi- when the chapter moved she de- latest book is on display in the entryway of the tal, they are under cided to start all over and look for center. People stress from too a new opportunity. She went to an At Work much traffic, days Alexandria volunteer site. “There are too busy and were so many possibilities” she Returning To their family or said, “but I picked five and inter- friends are in the hospital. Holley Kilcullen greets a viewed and went to visit each. Be Honored visitor, welcoming him to “I speak slowly to relax a per- And, here I am.” When she first lexandria native, jour- Inova Alexandria Hospital. son — it’s my primary job to make arrived she really wanted to be nalist and writer Marie them feel welcome,” she said. able to talk to patients in their A Bradby returned home All volunteers undergo training in areas such as rooms. “I did that for a while but then I realized that this week to be honored at the basic safety, infection control, privacy concerns as most of them don’t need someone but don’t know National Book Festival in Wash- well as specific training for their particular jobs. how to kindly tell you to go away. I like the contact ington D.C. Bradby’s latest book A young Hispanic family, dressed in identical green, with people; that’s what I love about the job I’m do- “All Aboard! The Belle of Lou- comes to the Visitor’s Desk asking directions for a ing now.” isville” has been selected as the room on the third floor. Kilcullen tells them to go up She first began volunteering as a summer job in book to represent the state of the escalator, straight back, turn left: “It’s easy, you’re high school working for New York Hospital and was Kentucky at the national festi- almost there.” She said, “People have a million ques- a floor clerk interacting with patients. “I like hospi- val. The children’s book weaves tions — where do I sign up for an MRI, where is the tals.” “We like to get our sheets ready,” she said as a story around the Belle, the records department, how do I get a pre-occupational she dated the sticky Visitor’s passes in advance. “Ev- oldest, operating, Mississippi Alexandria native and physical. Sometimes they are in the wrong building. ery four hours we get a census sheet with the pa- river-style steamboat in the author Marie Bradby But they are primarily looking for the room where a tients names and room numbers updated. Alexan- world. The Belle is celebrating with her newest family member or friend is located. If they don’t speak dria hospital has great diversity, both cultural and her 100th birthday this October children’s book “All English, I take them there.” economic. “Sometimes it is difficult to understand a in Louisville, Ky. Aboard! The Belle of She points to a telephone with two receivers. “We person’s pronunciation,” she said. If that happens Bradby grew up in Alexandria Louisville.” have a wonderful international line with 50 lan- she asks them to write it down. and attended Lyles Crouch El- color at the time. guages so if we need someone who speaks Swahili According to the Rev. Patricia Dickson, director of ementary School, Minnie Her first book published for for instance, we can get them on the phone and they Volunteer Services, Kilcullen is one of about 350 ac- Howard Elementary and gradu- children, “More Than Anything can translate for the visitor or patient.” The transla- tive volunteers, and this grows in the summer when ated from T.C. Williams High Else,” won the International tors who are on site are medically trained so they students join the group. They do everything from School. She began writing Reading Association Award and can properly translate which is more accurate than emergency room preparation which improves effi- books for children after the became an ALA Notable Book. relying on a family member. ciency, to manning the gift store, delivering flowers birth of her son in 1985. She For more information on the The desk starts to get busy as a man on crutches to patients’ rooms, filling up information packets, found that there were few author visit hobbles up for his turn, followed by an exuberant and assisting mothers with lactation. books featuring children of www.mariebradby.com. young adult with her mother and father who had all Dickson said the volunteer program changed dra- come to visit her sister and new baby. “Is this the matically when they decided 5-6 years ago to form a first baby, boy or girl; isn’t that wonderful.” Another transportation department and at the same time to woman bursts past the desk talking to no one in par- bring their volunteer program into the 21st century. Scholarship Fund Adds Staff ticular. She just learned her daughter is getting dis- They made structural changes that allowed the hos- he Scholarship ducting qualitative surveys charged and is racing to get the car. “People comes pital to find the best place for everyone by matching TFund of Alexan- that improve program per- in waves, “ Kilcullen said, “but nothing is predict- their particular talents to the various needs. “We got dria has hired formance. In 2014, she de- able; that’s why I have so much fun. very creative. Hospitals run on volunteers who are Julie Naughton, a resi- signed and conducted a pi- “Do you see that?” Kilcullen asked. “It’s a compan- so giving, so faithful and add to the gentleness of dent of Alexandria since lot evaluation study for ion bracelet that allows early or late hospital access hospitals,” she said. 1997, as strategic engage- SFA. The Scholarship Fund without need for a name tag and with only one re- And, she added, the job at the front desk is very ment specialist. plans to use Naughton’s quired sign-in a day.” The woman, sporting a red important because it is the first contact the visitor Naughton has been an ability to consult with par- Naughton kerchief, had fastened her companion bracelet on has with the hospital. active in the Alexandria ents in Spanish, as they community for many years. Her lead their students to success in service to the community includes higher education. Holley Kilcullen ACPS Communication Advisory Naughton holds a BA in speech gives directions to Committee member, Family In- communication from Drake Uni- visitors who have volvement Committee co-chair for versity and a PhD in communica- come to see a the George Washington Middle tion from University of Colorado. patient at Inova School PTA, Community Involve- She and her husband, Kurmit Alexandria Hospi- ment chair for the George Mason Rockwell, have three children in tal: “Just up the Elementary School PTA, and a ACPS. escalator, down the board member for Bienvenidos, The Scholarship Fund of Alex- hall, it’s easy.” among other roles. andria is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) Her previous experience in- organization providing merit- and Photos by cludes consulting at nonprofits need-based scholarships and fi- Shirley L. Ruhe Gazette Packet and private sector firms, advising nancial aid advising to Alexandria on strategy and research, and con- City Public School students.

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Kia Terry, grew up in Alex- andria and now volunteers for approximately 3 years Mark Steinberg, local resident of over 20 years, plays a for the F.A.C.E. program, game of toss/catch with his grandson, Aidan, in a park loves the “atmosphere, along the waterfront. He thinks Alexandria is a “great, support and family engage- beautiful city … lots of activities and parks … plus near ment … would like to raise the river.” children” here. What do you like about Alexandria?

From left, co-workers from the building inside the square where Trader Joe’s is located were finishing up lunch in the courtyard. Ashlynn Valicoff who lives in Alexandria absolutely loves the city’s “walkability.” She doesn’t have a car and thinks its easy to travel around without one. Manquing 10% Off All Hardscaping Tao, has lived in the area 10% Off All Hardscaping for 8 years and thinks the “little town has everything through Labor Day … waterfront, shops, cozy (feel).” Lizz Chiarelli, has Free Estimates, Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls, lived in Alexandria for a Landscaping & so much more! year and admires the “walkability as well” but also likes the bike trails and “recogniz- ing people from her neighborhood” when she walks down the street. Bonsai,Bonsai, ClearanceClearance SaleSale Bulletin Board OrchidsOrchids && 30%30% OFFOFF Email announcements to gazette@ ❖ Tuesday/Sept. 2, 2:30-8 p.m. at Ramsay Recreation Center. CactusCactus 25%25% OffOff AllAll TreesTrees 20132013 StockStock && PriorPrior connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, Alexandria Chapter House, 123 North ❖ Power-Up for grades 6-8 is offered at time, location, description and contact for Alfred St. Francis C. Hammond Middle School, event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- ❖ Wednesday/Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. weekdays from 3:15-6 p.m. A Fountains,Fountains, tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is at Alexandria City Hall, 301 King St. transportation option is available for ❖ BloomingBlooming TropicalsTropicals Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Thursday/Sept. 11, 2:30-8 p.m. at students attending George BenchesBenches && fore event. Alexandria Chapter House, 123 North Washington Middle School. BenchesBenches && Alfred St.

StatuesStatues 25%25% OffOff 25%25% OffOff BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC INPUT AFTER SCHOOL FUN The City of Alexandria The American Red Cross encourages is seeking The Department of Recreation, eligible donors to help ensure a community input on existing walking Parks and Cultural Activities 6060 35%35% OFFOFF stable and diverse blood supply by is and bicycle issues and needs, and giving blood in honor of National currently accepting registrations for ideas for improving the environment 50-75%50-75% OffOff the 2014-2015 School Year Power-On for walking and biking. An online 50-75%50-75% OffOff JapaneseJapanese MaplesMaples Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September. Call 1-800-RED CROSS and Power-Up after school recreation survey and interactive map can be PotteryPottery programs. Organized by age groups, accessed from the project webpage PotteryPottery Lowest Prices OverOver 150150 varietiesvarieties (1-800-733-2767) or visit Since 2008! redcrossblood.org to make an youth will maintain a full schedule of www.alexandriava.gov/pedbikeplan. appointment or for more age-appropriate activities Visit alexandriava.gov/PedBikePlan Playground Chips Bulk information. All blood types are incorporating play, learning, cultural for more on the Pedestrian and & Organic Compost needed to ensure a reliable supply for enrichment and positive social Bicycle Master Plan. Mulch patients. A blood donor card or interaction. Activities include creative and performing arts, homework time, driver’s license or two other forms of SATURDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 23-31 $ 99 cu. yd. $ 99 identification are required at check- sports, fitness, holiday and family 29. 24. cu. yd. Mount Vernon Recreation Center in. Individuals who are 17 years of events and much more. Call 703-746- Closed. age (16 with parental consent in 5414 for more information or visit The City of Alexandria’s 9023 Arlington Blvd., alexandriava.gov/Recreation. Department of Recreation, Parks and some states), weigh at least 110 ❖ Fairfax, Virginia pounds and are in generally good Power-On for grades K-6 is offered Cultural Activities is scheduling 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. health may be eligible to donate weekdays from 2:30-6 p.m. at John repairs at Mount Vernon Recreation 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) blood. High school students and Adams Elementary School, Douglas Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. other donors 18 years of age and MacArthur Elementary School, from Saturday, Aug. 23 through 703-573-5025 younger also have to meet certain Charles Barrett Recreation Center, Sudnay, Aug. 31. For additional Follow Charles Houston Recreation Center, information on improvements and us: Open 7 days a week height and weight requirements. Visit our new Web site: ❖ Monday/Sept. 1, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cora Kelly Recreation Center, Mount cancellations, contact Elsie www.cravensnursery.com Alexandria Chapter House, 123 North Vernon Recreation Center, Patrick Akinbobola, at Elsie.Akinbobola@ ➠ Alfred St. Henry Recreation Center and William alexandriava.gov or 703-746-5475. 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Getting Ready for School From Page 3 activities planned.” Organizations supporting the event included Charles Houston Advisory Board, Passport Nissan and Infiniti of Alexandria,

SENTEL Corporation, Apple Federal Credit Photo by John Bordner/Gazette Packet Union, Bennie and Dina Evans, Alexandria Fire Department, Alexandria Police Depart- ment, Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, Fairfax Fire and Rescue Department, Alexandria Pest Services, Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue, Nationwide Credit Corporation, Promax Realtors of Springfield, AUSA - George Washington Chapter and Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority. In addition to school supplies, each backpack contained a new pair of colorful socks in memory of Cameron Evans, a T.C. Will- iams student who died suddenly last year. “Cameron was a volunteer here at last Lauren Bradford is all smiles as year’s event,” said Cameron’s mother Dina niece Kyla Powell, 9, daughter Da- as she handed out organ donor awareness Miya Bradford, 4, and son Tyler bracelets. “He always loved funky socks so Edwards, 1, show off their new we thought this would be a way to honor backpacks and toys Aug. 24 at the him and also bring awareness to organ do- Charles Houston Rec Center. nation since he was a donor when he died.” The event at Charles Houston was the first drive. of three area distribution days, which in- “I can’t thank our volunteers and spon- cluded Gum Springs Recreation Center Aug. sors enough for all their help in making to- 26 and Penn Daw Fire and Rescue Station day a success,” Bailey said. “Serving the 11 on Aug. 28. In total, more than 3,000 community and helping kids feel more con- backpacks have been distributed as part of fident as they head back to school is why this year’s Firefighters and Friends backpack we are doing this.”

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www.AlexandriaGazette.com @AlexGazette ACPS Goal: Excellence in Action An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. By Alvin L. Crawley, Ed.D. gun that work by con- ible. I will continue to spend as much time as Published by Superintendent solidating our middle possible in schools working alongside and talk- Local Media Connection LLC 1606 King Street schools, placing a ing with our students and staff. I invite you to Alexandria, Virginia 22314 elcome to the 2014-15 school keen focus join me in working to provide an ex- Free digital edition delivered to year. I hope you are as excited on instruc- Commentary cellent education for our students. your email box. Go to Was I am about all the great tion, build- Your support at any level, your feed- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe things in store for our students ing a new back and your constructive criticism NEWS DEPARTMENT: this year. I am delighted to begin this school Jefferson-Houston are extremely valuable. To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 year with you as your new superintendent. School, adding space I believe every child deserves a champion. e-mail: [email protected] My experiences and conversations while at George Mason El- The success of our students and future of our Steven Mauren meeting with students, parents and teachers ementary School, and community requires each of us to be a cham- Editor, 703-778-9415 since I arrived at ACPS have truly enlightened Crawley providing tablet de- pion. I am ready for the challenges we will face [email protected] me. The talent, potential and sincere desire to vices to all our high and the achievement we will make on this jour- Michael Lee Pope Reporter, 703-615-0960 succeed among our students and staff are ex- school students for increased learning oppor- ney. [email protected] tremely encouraging. Getting to know all of tunities in classrooms. We will continue to Please join me at PTA meetings, scheduled @MichaelLeePope Jeanne Theismann you and this community has been an exhila- move forward in a direction that will help us Coffee and Conversations, School Board meet- 703-778-9436 rating experience that I plan to continue reach our goal of becoming a consistently high- ings and other school events. I look forward to [email protected] @TheismannMedia throughout my tenure. performing school division. working with each of our ACPS families. When Jon Roetman Through thoughtful planning and sound One of the first things students and teachers people mention ACPS, I want them to think of Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 [email protected] implementation, we can make a difference in alike said to me during my initial school visits Excellence in Action. Together we will make @jonroetman the lives of Alexandria’s children. We have be- is that they want a superintendent who is vis- that happen. Steve Artley Cartoonist Letters to the Editor [email protected]

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Steve Artley/Gazette Packet Editor’s note: According to Craig T. Fifer, director of the city’s Office of Com- munications & Public Information, the city notifies Washington Gas of its resur- facing schedule on a regular basis, so this type of situation can be avoided. In this case, Washington Gas chose not to align their non-emergency work with the resur- facing schedule. The city is requiring the company to restore the road surface from curb to curb, so there will be no taxpayer impact. 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion The National Senior Citizens Day Perfect Smile Back-to- By Mary Lee Anderson School Executive Director Special Senior Services of Alexandria We are excited ational Senior Citizens Day was established to announce that we are N25 years ago when President Ronald Photo Contributed now ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Call us today Reagan designated Aug. 21 as a day to rec- at 703-931-0200 to schedule your appointment ognize the contributions older adults have made and receive a credit to your account. throughout their lives, encouraging everyone to cel- $100 Most PPO’s are accepted. This offer is valid for new patients only. ebrate the vital role senior Americans play in the national community. Tomorrow’s Dentistry Today~ To commemorate this special day, Senior Services •Intraoral cameras let you see what the dentist sees of Alexandria’s staff fanned out all over the city in Jane Marcus and Mary Lee Anderson •Digital radiography provides unmatched support of our senior community. from Senior Services at the Library Sit-in diagnostic and treatment accuracy, 90% SSA joined a festive crowd on Queen Street for Anniversary event talking to seniors in less radiation $100 Credit th this month. the commemoration of the 75 anniversary of the attendance about the programs and Dr. Ackerman & Associates offer~ 1939 Alexandria Library civil rights New patients services offered in the city. •Most current knowledge in dental care today only. Senior sit-in. As one of the community’s th •Variety of treatment services, including hygiene, Services of non-profits in attendance, SSA pro- submitted over 200 pieces of art to the 28 annual vided information about the many juried “Young at Art” exhibition. The show runs complex adult cases, cosmetic dentistry, 25 years Alexandria dental implant experience, Invisalign orthodontics, programs and services offered for through Nov. 20, with viewing hours Monday - Fri- and all family dental needs. Alexandria’s seniors and reminded day, 5 - 10 p.m., at the center, located at 1605 everyone they will need a valid photo id in order to Cameron St. vote in the next election. If you’d like to support more programs for seniors SSA’s Meals on Wheels volunteers from St. Coletta, and learn the latest walking craze, come to the “Ro- St. Johns and community volunteers picked up bust Walkathon” on Sept. 24 at Ben Brenman Park. 5055 Seminary Road, Suite 105, Alexandria, VA 22311 healthy meals from Jeffrey’s Catering and delivered Dr. Dan Kulund will lead participants in a series of www.ackermandds.com • 703-931-0200 them to homebound seniors in need. This program exercises aimed at increasing flexibility, balance and We speak Spanish • Farsi • Tagalog • Amharic operates seven days a week, and even provides spe- endurance. The Walkathon’s goal is to raise funds cial holiday meals thanks to the generosity of the for three annual senior events sponsored by the Suc- Ronald M. Bradley Foundation. cessful Aging Committee. To find out more and to Over at the Durant Center, SSA and the Goodwin register for this fun event go to House Foundation welcomed 67 senior artists who www.seniorservicesalex.org.

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Actors Maya Explores loss and Brettell, Frank Pasqualino and grief, control and Jennifer Lyons Pagnard re- compulsion, love hearse a scene from “Black and forgiveness. Hole.”

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ort City Playhouse will begin its P 2014-15 season on Friday, Sept. 12, with the premiere of “Black Hole” by Jean Koppen. The opening of this show

marks the culmination of Port City’s first e Zuchetto “Playwright Incubator Project,” in which the company sponsored the development of a new work by a local playwright. Directed by Joanna Henry, “Black Hole” is a drama dealing with the themes of loss fessional specializing in play development, Project was to move the Port City Playhouse and mother to two children. She said that and grief, control and compulsion, love and eventually selecting the play for production. into the direction of fostering local talent although Patty is a light-hearted, chatty per- forgiveness. It focuses on estranged family “As soon as I read it, I knew it was a play in ways other theatre companies were not son, she has a deeply emotional side as well. members coping with their mother’s death, I’d like to direct,” said Henry. “My father accomplishing, said Frank Pasqualino, presi- “It’s been a challenge to keep her bubbly their father’s hoarding, and their own feel- had passed away a few weeks before I read dent of Port City Playhouse. and positive, but not over the top,” she said. ings of resentment and the need for spiri- ‘Black Hole’ so many of these sentiments “It’s a great collaboration that began with “I hope [audiences] will be moved by it, be- tual comfort. were fresh and raw to me. It touched me long conversations at a table and then cause it’s so true to life.” Playwright Koppen said she was moti- on so many levels.” brought us to performing the piece,” said Maya Brettell plays the role of Christina, vated to write a story about the complex “We’d meet, read and discuss the play, Nicky McDonnell, who plays the central role the sweet and smart teenage daughter of nature of family relationships. “I wanted the give and receive feedback, insight, com- of Jane. “It’s a first-time experience for me Jim and Patty. “Christina is a fairly mature audience to experience characters and situ- ments, and then Jean would do rewrites. A to be a part of something from the get-go.” teenager with great manners, but some- ations that could be interpreted differently few weeks later, we’d meet again and re- In the play, McDonnell’s character, Jane, times she’s too polite at the wrong times,” based on their own viewpoint,” she said. peat the process,” said Henry. is beginning a slow descent into loss, grief said Brettell. “In scenes where I’d be “My favorite theater She added, “It was and regret. “The loss of her mother and then tempted to stand up for myself, she is ei- experiences are exciting for me as di- having to tackle the contents of her child- ther unaware that she’s being taken advan- ones in which I’m Details rector to be there hood home with nothing but resistance tage of or allows it for the sake of being compelled to debate Port City Playhouse will follow “Black Hole” with from that first draft from her father begins to take its toll,” she agreeable.” with others after the three more productions: “In the Next Room,” Sa- to this performance. said. Pasqualino plays the role of the recently- play ends about who rah Ruhl’s examination of sexual repression in the We were the ones “We hope ‘Black Hole’ is perceived as a widowed Marty, said, “I’m hoping the audi- Victorian era; “Shining City” by Conor McPherson, I thought was the a haunting tale set in contemporary Dublin, in creating and devel- very real play about real people in real situ- ence ponders the dynamics of family rela- hero and why.” which the hint of a ghost story overlays a study of oping the charac- ations,” she said. tionships. Every member of a family has When she com- human relationships; and “Stick Fly,” Lydia R. ters.” Lars Klores plays the role of Drew, a heavy their own unique perspective on how they’re pleted her first draft, Diamond’s look at the unique experiences of upper- “Working with drinker and husband to Jane. His challenge perceived by the rest of the family… some- income African-Americans. Koppen shared it Port City on their was to take an ordinary guy like Drew and times this does not sync with reality.” with her friend, di- first Incubator find the inner points in his performance that rector Joanna Henry, to get her opinion. Project is one of the most exciting and ful- would make the character interesting to an Henry was enthusiastic and wanted to share filling experiences I’ve had in my adult life,” audience. “It was tempting to take one as- “Black Hole” performances are Friday-Sat- it with Port City Playhouse as a theater or- said Koppen. “The opportunity to collabo- pect of Drew, like his alcohol consumption, urday, Sept 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, and ganization that she knew was interested in rate with talented actors and production and blow it up into something notable, but Tuesday, Sept 23, at 8 p.m., with Saturday trying new things. Port City mirrored staff has enabled me to refine my script in that wouldn’t have been true to the script,” matinees at 2 p.m. on Sept 20 and 27 at Port Henry’s enthusiasm for the script and of- a way I could never have accomplished he said. City Playhouse, 1819 N. Quaker Lane. $18 fered to workshop the script with its troupe alone.” Jennifer Lyons Pagnard plays the role of for adults, $16 for seniors, military and stu- of actors and a dramaturg , a theater pro- The goal of the Playwright Incubator Patty, the devoted stay-at-home wife of Jim dents. Visit www.portcityplayhouse.org. Calendar

Email announcements to gazette@ in as an act of civil disobedience in ice cream making demonstrations. Fine art photography exhibition. heat, flames, burning, passion, fiery connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, the modern civil rights movement. Admission: Adults, $18; Children, $9; Free. Visit www.multipleexposures tempers, anger, explosive situations, time, location, description and contact for Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Under 5, free. Visit gallery.com for more. camp fires, BBQs, and fireflies to event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Call 703-746-4356. www.mountvernon.org/ for more. Blue Star Museums. More than 2,000 name just a few possible tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Archeology in Action Tour. Fridays Art Exhibition. Through Sunday, Aug. museums across America offer free interpretations. Free. Call 703-838- Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- in August. 11-11:45 a.m. at George 31 at Torpedo Factory Art Center, admission to military personnel and 4565 or visit fore event. Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 105 North Union St. Artist Steven their families this summer through www.torpedofactory.org. Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Walls will show “Transient States,” a Sept. 1. A complete list of museums Art Exhibit. Through Sept. 8, 6:30-8 Take an inside look at the history of solo exhibition, at the Torpedo is available at http://arts.gov/ p.m.; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 ONGOING the Mount Vernon archaeology Factory Art Center. On Thursday, national/blue-star-museums. The p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. at the program and the current discovery Aug. 14 there will be a reception museums in Alexandria participating Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Historical Exhibit. Through August at efforts in progress. $40 for four from 6-8 p.m. and an artist talk at 7 in the program are Gadsby’s Tavern An art exhibit titled, “Scapes and the Alexandria Black History admission tickets, $17 for adults, $8 p.m. Call 703-838-4565 or visit Museum, the Lee-Fendall House Structures.” Free. Visit Museum, 902 Wythe St. “Sit Down for children six to 11, $16 for seniors. www.torpedofactory.org/partners/ Museum and Garden and Stabler- www.theartleague.org for more. and Take a Stand” commemorates Visit www.mountvernon.org. target-gallery/ for more. Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. Doggy Happy Hours. 5-8 p.m. at the 1939 library sit-in of five African Ice Cream Making. Saturdays in Multiple Exposures Gallery. “Fire.” Through Sept. 7. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jackson 20 and Hotel Monaco American men and its mastermind, August. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Through Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Studio 18 of the Torpedo Factory Alexandria, 480 King St. Thursdays Samuel Tucker. One of the earliest 3200 Mt. Vernon Highway, Mount Thursdays 2-8 p.m. at Torpedo Art Center at 105 North Union St. during the summer. Free, drinks sold occasions of individuals using the sit- Vernon. Cool down with 18th century Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. The artists’ imagination is “fired” by separately. Treats and water for dogs, 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

with pet boutique and service www.mountvernon.org/ for more. 4301 West Braddock Road. An Museum, 134 N. Royal Street 2-4 www.carlenecarter.net or vendors. Portions of proceeds benefit New Exhibit. Mount Vernon invites anniversary exhibit of objects from p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, www.Birchmere.com for more. People. Animals. Love. Visit visitors to explore George the Fort Ward collection. Free. Visit Nov. 2, and Dec. 7. Cost is $40 for www.Monaco-Alexandria.com/ Washington’s design for the grounds www.fortward.org or call 703-746- the series, $12 per class as space alexandria-hotel/doggy-happy- of his estate, through a new 4848. allows; tickets must be purchased in FRIDAY/AUG. 29 hour.html. exhibition, “Gardens & Groves: Dinner for the Washingtons. Noon advance either through the online Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at Grist Mill Art Exhibit. Through Sept. 21 at The George Washington’s Landscape” at at George Washington’s Mount shop at http://shop.alexandriava.gov PArk, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street. Mount Vernon through Jan. 12, Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon or by calling 703-746-4242. Visit Highway. Performance by Seldom “Influence and Inspiration: The Art 2016. Gardens & Groves is the first Memorial Highway. A walking tour www.gadsbystavern.org for more. Scene using a wide range of different League Faculty Celebrates 60 Years.” museum exhibition to focus that goes behind the scenes to find The Artist’s Way: a Spiritual Path instruments. Free. Visit Exhibit showcases Washington Color specifically on Washington’s out how food was prepared and to Higher Creativity. A 12-week www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ School Artists to present League landmark achievements as a served before the era of microwaves course in discovering and recovering performances/ for more. faculty. Reception Sunday, Sept. 7 landscape designer combining rarely- and TV dinners. $5 in addition to one’s creative self. Wednesday, Sept. from 4-6 p.m. Exhibit open seen original documents, artwork, estate admission. Visit 10, 7 p.m. informational meeting, Thursdays and Fridays noon-4 p.m., and books with period garden tools, www.mountvernon.org/ for more. then small groups will be formed and SATURDAY/AUG. 30 Saturdays 1-4 p.m., Sundays noon-4 landscape photography, and a scale Second Thursday Music. continue every Wednesday, Sept. 17 5K and 1M Family Fun Run. 8 a.m. p.m., and closed Mondays- model of the Mount Vernon estate. Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. through Dec. 10. Using the Fun Run, 8:30 a.m. 5K at Good Wednesdays. Visit Included in admission $18/adult; Second Thursday of every month. principles, practices, and guidelines Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 www.theartleague.org or call 703- $17/senior citizen; $9/child age 6- Visit nvfaa.org to view concert from the book, “The Artist’s Way: A Mount Vernon Highway. Proceeds 683-1780 for more. 11; children under 5 are free. Visit calendar and listen to upcoming Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity,” benefit local non-profit groups as Saving Mount Vernon. Saturdays and www.mountvernon.org for more. Second Thursday Music artists. by Julia Cameron, anyone who is well as the Shepherd’s Gate grant Sundays through Oct. 26. 3:30 p.m. Songwriter’s Showcase. Every interested will explore their own program. 5K: $30 for adults, $20 for at George Washington’s Mount Tuesday at 8 p.m. at The Old Town contemplative creativity as 18 and under. 1M: $20 for adults, Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Theater, 815 1/2 King St. Features a CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS individuals in one or more small- $15 for 16 and under. Visit http://gs- Memorial Highway. Visit the rarely different Songwriter’s Association of Art Classes. Fall registration has begun group settings, depending on cc.org/getinvolved- seen basement and wander the Washington artist each week. Visit at Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood numbers. Free and open to the intlfestivalrun.php for more. historic area to learn the heroics of www.theoldtowntheater.com for Hall Lane. Register by Friday, Aug. public. Christ Church, 118 N. White Elephant Sale. 8:30 a.m.-4 the estates caretakers. $5 in addition tickets. 29 to take advantage of the early bird Washington St. Call 703-549-1450, p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic to estate admission. Visit George Washington’s Mount discount. Art at the Center is located visit www.historicchristchurch.org or Church, 8710 Mount Vernon www.mountvernon.org/ for more. Vernon has joined Thomas at 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Call email [email protected]. Highway. Shop for found treasures at Through My Eyes. Saturdays and Jefferson’s Monticello and James 703-201-1250 or visit one of the largest indoor yard sales in Sundays through Oct. 26. 1:30 p.m. Madison’s Montpelier to expand the www.artatthecenter.org class listings the area. Proceeds benefit local non- at George Washington’s Mount “Presidents Passport,” Virginia’s and registration information. MONDAY/AUG. 25-FRIDAY/NOV. 21 profit groups as well as the Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon premier presidential trail. As an Creating and Portraying a Living Young at Art. Opening Reception, Shepherd’s Gate grant program. $10 Memorial Highway. Join people from added bonus to this year’s program, History Character. This four-part Aug. 27. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Durant 8:30-9:30 a.m.; free after 9:30 a.m. Washington’s world as they go about visitors to the Alexandria Visitors workshop taught by an experienced Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St. An Visit http://gs-cc.org/getinvolved- their daily activities, making several Center at 221 King St. showing or first-person interpreter will exhibit for artists who are 55 or intlfestivalelephant.php for more. stops along the way. $5 in addition purchasing a ticket to any of the demonstrate how to research and older. Free. Call 703-836-4414 or Wreath Laying at the Grave of to estate admission. Visit three presidential estates will, upon develop a first-person character, 703-824-1345 for more. Robert Allison, Jr. 10 a.m. at Old www.mountvernon.org/ for more. request, receive for free Alexandria’s select appropriate period clothes, Presbyterian Meeting House National Treasure Tour. Through “Key to the City” pass, which grants offer practice sessions in character, Cemetery & Columbarium, 600 Oct. 31. 1-3 p.m. at George access into nine historic sites and and provide an opportunity (and THURSDAY/AUG. 28 Hamilton Lane. As part of the official Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 museums in Alexandria - a $26 goal) to step out onto the “stage” Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the British Challenge, help honor the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. A added value. Visit during Gadsby’s Tavern Museum’s Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Veterans of the War of 1812 by tour dedicated to the behind the www.PresPassport.Monticello.org. 2014 Candlelight Tour Program. Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen and marking the graves of those who scenes filming of “National Treasure Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- Meant for beginners, participation in Carlene Carter perform. $29.50. Visit fought throughout the cemetery. Visit 2: Book of Secrets.” $5 in addition to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays all four classes is recommended. www.chrishillman.com, http:// www.visitalexandriava.com/1812 for estate admission. Visit noon to 5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum Classes are held at Gadsby’s Tavern herbpedersen.com, more.

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Lyceum Summer Chamber Series. va.com/1812 for more. accepted at the door. Visit Visit www.birchmere.com or 3 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S. U.S. Navy Band Concert. 3-4 p.m. at www.wmpamusic.org or call 703- TUESDAY/SEPT. 2-SUNDAY/OCT. 12 www.eugegroove.com. Washington St. Pianist Haskell Small Market Square, 300 King St. The US 799-8229 for more. Photography Exhibit. Opening performs. Free, donations accepted at Navy Band will be holding a concert Tug of War. 3:30 p.m. at Waterfront Reception on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2-4 the door. Visit www.wmpamusic.org as part of the British Challenge and Park, 1A Prince St. Watch as Team p.m. Gallery Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. SATURDAY/SEPT. 6 or call 703-799-8229 for more. memorial of the War of 1812. Visit Alexandria (City of Alexandria Fire daily and 2-9 p.m. on Thursdays at Sculpture Workshop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music www.visitalexandriava.com/1812. Fighters) takes on Team Britain Multiple Exposures Gallery, Torpedo Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Ave. Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Honors Ceremony. 4:30-5 p.m. at (British Defence Staff, UK Embassy) Factory Art Center #312, 105 N. Artist Laura Hummel teaches a Vernon Ave. Asleep at the Wheel. Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 in a tug of war. Visit Union St. E.E. McCollum will be mixed-media sculpture workshop $35. Visit www.asleepatthewell.com Wilkes St. There will be an honors www.visitalexandriava.com/1812. showing images from his “Shadow about how to repurpose new or or www.Birchmere.com for more. ceremony as part of the official Presentation and Recognition of Series” and Danny Conant will be vintage metals and more. $55-$65. British Challenge featuring the British Challenge Winners. 4:15 showing “French Impressions.” Visit Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org/ Continental Color Guard with Fife p.m. at Waterfront Park, 1A Prince www.dannyconant.com or birdworkshop for more. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY/SEP. 9-10 and Drum. Seating opens at 4:15 St. There will be presentations and www.eemccollum.com for more. Dedication Ceremony. 10 a.m. at the Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the p.m. Visit recognition of the Cricket, Yacht Race Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Birchmere, 3071 Mount Vernon Ave. www.visitalexandriava.com/1812. and Tug of War winners from the Memorial along Church Street, just Chris Isaak performs. $89.50. visit Bill Kirchen. 7:30 p.m. The Birchmere, British Challenge. Visit THURSDAY/SEPT. 4 west of the intersection with South www.chrisisaak.com or 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $29.50. www.visitalexandriava.com/1812. Live Music. 6-9 p.m. Mount Vernon Washington St. The City has created www.Birchmere.com for more. Visit www.birchmere.com for more. Inn restaurant, 3200 Mount Vernon a new webpage for the event on the Memorial Highway. The Kevin Kline homepage of the Office of Historic MONDAY/SEPT. 1 Band performs covers of many Alexandria, at SEPT. 9-OCT. 14 SUNDAY/AUG. 31 International Festival. 11 a.m.-5 familiar Billy Joel, Elton John and www.historicalexandria.org. Visit for Art Gallery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m at Studio Yacht Race. 11 a.m. at Old Dominion p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Bruce Hornsby tunes. Free. Visit additional activities surrounding the 18 of the Torpedo Factory, 105 N Boat Club, 1 King St. As part of the Church, 8710 Mount Vernon www.mountvernon.org/Inn for more. dedication. Union St. In “Architectural official British Challenge Team Highway, Alexandria. This History Presentation. 7:30-8:30 p.m. All the President’s Pups. 10 a.m. at Interpretation,” artists create fiber art Alexandria (Old Dominion Boat multicultural festival features ethnic at George Washington Masonic George Washington’s Mount Vernon, inspired by architecture. Free. Visit Club) will take on Team Britain foods and drinks, live entertainment, National Memorial, 101 Callahan 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com. (British Defence Staff, UK Embassy) children’s rides and games, bingo, Drive. British naval historian Andrew Highway. Bring dogs to explore the in a Yacht Race. Visit www.visit and a raffle with a grand prize of Lambert presents “When John Bull Estate and learn about canine life at alexandriava.com/1812 for more. $10,000. Festival proceeds benefit Came to Town: Alexandria in the Mount Vernon. $5 for dogs, in WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 10 Signature Event. Noon-5 p.m. at local non-profit groups as well as the War of 1812.” $10 per person. addition to estate admission for Cute Animals. 7 p.m. at Charles Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. Shepherd’s Gate grant program. Free Seating is limited. Purchase tickets at humans. Visit Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Waterfront Park will be transformed admission. Visit http://gs-cc.org/ shop.alexandriava.gov or call www.mountvernon.org/ for more. St. A performance project with dogs into a festival to commemorate the getinvolved-intlfestival.php for more. 703.746.4242 for more. Dance. Lessons at 6:30 p.m., dance at and owners. At the dog park, most events of the War of 1812. Meet 7-9:30 p.m. at Lincolnia Senior people know the names of the dogs, townspeople of 1814, enjoy boat Center, 4710 N. Chambliss St., but not the name of the owner. tours of the river, listen to the U.S. TUESDAY/SEPT. 2 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 5-OCT. 5 Alexandria. Country-Western themed Participate along with a casual Navy Sea Chanters, Old Guard Fife Stained Glass. 6-8 p.m. at Morrison Electronic Athletics. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. dance with music provided by a DJ. community of animal lovers and and Drum Corps and learn more House, 116 S. Alfred St. Artist Joseph Opening reception is Sept. 6, 4-6 Smoke and alcohol free. Bring your spark a connection with those who about the War of 1812 through a Cavalieri combines modern elements p.m. Schlesinger Center, Margaret W. own refreshments. NVCWDA share this common interest. Free. variety of hands-on activities and with time-honored processes used by & Joseph L. Fisher Gallery, 4915 East members, $10; non-members, $12; Email [email protected].

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Ricardo Coleman, Roger Yawson, Tiara Hairston, Aerika Carolyn Griffin, shown with Saxe, Jonathan Fair and Jessica Pryde perform in the Broadway legend Maurice Little Theatre of Alexandria production of “Ragtime.” The Hines, co-founded oldest continuously operating theater in the Washington MetroStage Theatre 30 area, LTA has been entertaining audiences for 80 years. years ago. Alexandria’s Washington Balalaika Society turns 25. State of the Arts By Jeanne Theismann ciation, which celebrates its Golden anni- Gazette Packet versary later this year. “It’s exciting to see how the arts in Alex- t was 80 years ago, before the first stone andria is available for all ages to partici- Iwas put in place for the Jefferson Me- pate,” said Parker, who applauded Arts on morial and Shirley Temple had yet to the Horizon for young children, Mount

Photo Contributed make her screen debut, that a group of Al- Vernon Community Children’s Theater for exandria theater lovers formed a play read- teens, and LTA, Port City Playhouse and The Art League will celebrate 60 ing group and began rehearsals in a rickety MetroStage for award-winning regional the- years in 2014. former blacksmith’s shop in Ramsey Alley. ater. More than 300 full-scale productions Rounding out the list of organizations Photo later, The Little Theatre of Alexandria, con- celebrating milestone anniversaries are the Contributed sidered the oldest continuously operating Torpedo Factory Art Center (40 years), theater in the Washington, D.C. area, leads MetroStage (30 years), Alexandria Commis- The Choreographers Collaboration a list of more than 16 arts organizations sion for the Arts (30 years),Washington Project celebrates its 15th anniver- celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2014. Balalaika Society (25 years), First Night sary in 2014. “When I was working on my masters in Alexandria (20 years), Choreographers Col- arts administration, Alexandria was used as laboration Project (15 years), Durant Arts an example of what a rich arts environment Center (10 years), Arts in City Hall (10 means to a community” said Robin Parker, years), the Performing Arts Center at Epis- a member of the Alexandria Arts Forum. copal High School (10 years), Art on the “From classical music like the Alexandria Horizon (5 years) and the Youth Arts Festi- Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Met- val (5 years). ropolitan Philharmonic Association, Eclipse “Alexandria even has its own hand bell Photo by Kia Bordner Chamber Orchestra and QuinTango to in- choir — the Virginia Bronze,” Parker added. credible choral groups like The Alexandria “Add to that the absolutely amazing visual Singers and the Alexandria Choral Society arts at The Torpedo Factory Arts Center, Del and even a Russian Balalaika orchestra, Ray Artisans and The Art League. The list there is something for everyone here.” is astounding. Other arts organizations celebrating mile- We are so lucky to have such incredible stones in 2014 include the Alexandria Sym- arts in our own backyard.” phony Orchestra, which debuted 70 years For a complete list of Alexandria Arts cel- Maestro Kim Allen Kluge leads the Alexan- First Night Alexandria ago, The Art League, which is turning 60, ebrations taking place in 2014, visit dria Symphony Orchestra, which is cel- first welcomed in the New and the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Asso- www.visitalexandriava.com. ebrating its 70th season. Year 20 years ago. Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 Build Your Community Celebrating 15 Years in Business! Select your TWO POOR TEACHERS products from Support Your Local Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile Showroom Businesses. and Design Center Fully Insured & Class A Licensed Est. 1999

Free Estimates www.connectionnewspapers.com 703-969-1179 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 ❖ 17 News Mystery Endures as Dedication Approaches From Page 1 gas station to be constructed on the site. Events minutes of a meeting or documents or any City officials have been unable to find documents that would provide the minutes of ❖ Sept. 3, 6 p.m.: The Alexandria Black History Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial kind of clue that can help shed light on that Museum will offer an exhibit to preview the Alex- Descendent Banquet.” subject. But again and again, they’ve come the meeting where that decision was made, andria Freedmen’s Cemetery. A reception will take ❖ Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m.: Former City Archeologist up empty. Even now, as city officials pre- leaving it a mystery for the ages. place at 6 p.m. Pam Cressey will present a walking tour, “Alexan- pare for the dedication ceremony for “It’s important to remember that the ❖ Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m.: The Alexandria Black His- dria Civil War Neighborhoods, South; Alexandria 1950s was a time of segregation,” said tory Museum will offer lectures from Black History National Cemetery.” Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Me- Museum Director Audrey Davis and City Archeolo- ❖ Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m.: The Alexandria Black morial, the full story remains a mystery. Davis. “African-American life was not val- gist Francine Bromberg. History Museum will present a lecture by Office of “This is a significant gap in our knowl- ued as much then as it is today.” ❖ Sept. 4, 10: 30 a.m.: The Alexandria Black Historic Alexandria Director Lance Mallamo on edge of the site,” said Audrey Davis, direc- History Museum will present a lecture by Office of “Civil War Neighborhoods South; Alexandria Na- THE CEMETERY property was acquired Historic Alexandria director Lance Mallamo and a tional Cemetery” tor of the Alexandria Black History Museum. walking tour by former Alexandria Archeologist ❖ Sept. 5, 2 p.m.: The Alexandria Black History “We’ve never been able to find anything.” by the city as part of the Woodrow Wilson Pam Cressey. Museum will present a lecture from Steven The story of the cemetery begins during Bridge project, a time when city leaders ❖ Sept. 4, 2 p.m.: The Alexandria Black History Shephard on Archeology at the Freedmen’s Cem- started planning to right the wrong that had Museum will present a lecture by artist Joanna etery the Civil War, a time when slaves were flee- ❖ been committed back in the 1950s. But the Blake on the Contrabands and Freedman Cemetery Sept. 5, 7 p.m.: The Lee Center will present a ing plantations across the south. Because Memorial Bas Relief. musical performance narrated by historian C.R. Alexandria was in Union hands, the city process leading to the creation of the park ❖ Sept. 4, 3 p.m.: The Alexandria Black History Gibbs titled, “Journey to be Free: Descendants faced a refugee crisis. The escaped slaves had its own controversy. When members of Museum will present a lecture by artist Mario Returning to Alexandria” ❖ were known as “contraband” because of the a city-appointed selection committee chose Chiodo about the sculpture “The Path of Thorns Sept. 6, 1 p.m.: Dedication ceremony will and Roses.” take place at the Contrabands and Freedmen tenuous legal position surrounding the pe- artist Ed Dwight to create a sculpture, the ❖ Sept. 4, 6 p.m.: The Charles Houston Recre- Cemetery Memorial on South Washington and culiar institution. In 1864, the superinten- Public Art Committee overturned their de- ation Center will present “Journey to be Free: Church Street. dent of contrabands confiscated property cision and selected Mario Chiodo instead. across from the Catholic cemetery to be “It’s a robbing of the African culture,” said had received a call, the artist said, he would is starting to make his way up the twisting used as a cemetery. Dwight at the time. “And it’s shameful.” have explained that the African symbols that vine, and he is touching the foot of a dead “When the war was over the federal gov- The reason given for disqualifying Dwight appear at the base of his design are mostly child. Above that, a woman holds a baby in ernment just walked away,” said Lance was that members of the committee dis- secular. one arm while reaching toward figures rep- Mallamo, director of the Office of Historic agreed with the traditional African symbols “What are cemeteries about if they are resenting sacrifice and hardship with a rose. Alexandria. that were on the base of the sculpture. Be- not about religion?” asked Dwight. “The The final figure is standing on his toes hold- The cemetery fell into disrepair as Old cause some people might interpret the sym- idea that they would even suggest that these ing a rose that has yet to bloom. Town expanded around it. In the years af- bols as religious, the committee believed slaves be stripped away from their religion, “That unbloomed rose represents free- ter the war, a brickyard and a railroad en- that Dwight violated the rules of the com- to me, is just insane.” dom, that it’s there but it has not come yet,” croached. The cemetery appeared on maps petition. So they handed the commission said Chiodo. “Standing on his tiptoes, he is as late 1939, so it’s clear that city officials to Chiodo. Dwight said nobody from the city CHIODO’S SCULPTURE is set on a twist- obviously avoiding the thorns on the path knew it was an African-American graveyard called him to explain that his submission ing vine of thorns and roses with a figure that he’s walking on because it was not easy. in the 1950s when they allowed a Flying A was in violation of any of the rules. If he at the bottom looking up. The next figure It was very difficult.” Metroway Buses Begin Using Region’s First Dedicated Lanes From Page 1 King Street to Crystal City. You just stay on the bus.” commuters are going to have to get off the Arling- ton streetcar and onto the Alexandria bus, at least THE BRIGHT BLUE Metroway buses will be oper- for the foreseeable future. ated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit “We opted not to go with the streetcar because it’s Authority, although they will have different brand- too expensive,” said Mayor Bill Euille. “But the en- ing than the standard Metro buses. Transportation tire transitway is designed to be accommodating for officials say the bus-rapid transit vehicles will fea- both bus and light rail.” ture off-board fare collection and multiple points of access. On weekdays, they’ll arrive every 12 min- LEADERS ON BOTH sides of Four Mile Run have utes from 5:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. On weekends, tried to downplay the conflict, which reached a boil- they’ll have 20 minute headways. And although it ing point in early 2012. has less than a mile of dedicated lanes now, city lead- That was when Arlington decided it would no longer ers see the project as the wave of the future. participate in a study with Alexandria that city lead- “As Potomac Yard [develops], more and more of it ers were hoping could score $40 million to $120 will be placed in dedicated lanes,” said Baier. “So million worth of federal funds for the project. the eventuality is that 80 percent of the right-of-way Alexandria elected officials accused Arlington of that BRT is in will be in dedicated lanes.” backing out of an agreement to share the cost of the Last weekend, shortly before the buses began to study. roll, leaders from across the region participated in a Washington Metr “I think that it is a show of bad faith on the part of ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the Arlington County Board,” said then Council- the new system. woman Alicia Hughes at the time. The ceremony featured representatives from Fed- “That is not the way you operate in a regional co- eral Transit Administration, Virginia Department of operative.” Rail & Public Transportation and the Washington

Since that time, the two neighboring jurisdictions Metropolitan Area Transit Authority as well as lead- opolitan Area Transit Authority. have decided to go separate ways. Arlington will ers from Arlington and Alexandria. Despite the be- move forward with its plan of have a streetcar line hind the scenes tug-of-war between supporter of along its portion of the transitway. And Alexandria streetcars and advocates for bus-rapid transit, all the will keep the bus-rapid transit vehicle. That means leaders said they were excited about opening the riders will have to be mindful of which vehicles go region’s first dedicated lanes. to which stops, a system that will be starkly divided “This is significant because it’s the beginning of a between Arlington and Alexandria. coordinated multimodal plan,” said Virginia Trans- “You may have to transfer and get off and go some- portation Secretary Aubrey Layne, who toured the where else. It just depends on where you start and construction site in June. “This is the beginning, and where you end up,” said Arlington County Board hopefully it will show this is the next step in our Chairman Jay Fisette. “Let’s say you are going from integrated process.” 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports

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T.C. Williams senior captain Emily Moncure finished with three assists Head coach William Heresniak led the T.C. Williams field hockey team in four games during the two-day Under the Lights tournament at Lee to a 3-0-1 record and a Pool C championship during the two-day High School, Aug. 25-26. Under the Lights tournament, Aug. 25-26 at Lee High School. TC Field Hockey Wins Pool C Championship at Tourney in-between time, the down time, the kids “The wins, it just gets the snowball roll- mids,” Heresniak said. “She was just solid Titans finish 3-0-1, can jell, the kids can form a whole family. ing,” said Heresniak, explaining the effect the whole time. We only played three in the … For us every year, it’s awesome to come tournament success has on the rest of the back and she was right in the middle. She outscore opponents here because we can establish that early.” season. took care of stuff that came through, she While the Titans bonded off the field, they Senior midfielder Avery Olson led T.C. possessed the ball on steals coming through, 10-0. also found the time to take care of business Williams with three goals during the tour- distributed up front, she was the reason By Jon Roetman on it. nament. Sophomore forward Paige Dow [behind our strong defensive effort]. Gazette Packet T.C. Williams went undefeated during and junior forward Claire Bilodeau each had “… Each team that we played put a couple tournament action and won the Pool C two goals. shots on us, but my goalkeeper, Sarah ollowing the T.C. Williams field championship. The Titans finished 3-0-1 Junior forward Mimi Hyre, freshman Leckman, she was solid in goal. I couldn’t hockey team’s fourth and final and did not allow a goal in four games. T.C. midfielder Sophie Johnson and senior ask for better [performance from] both for Fgame of the Under the Lights tour- played its first three games (all victories) midfielder Riley LaValle each had one goal. [them].” nament at Lee High School on without seven players, including five start- Moncure, Johnson, and junior midfielder The Titans’ three senior captains are Tuesday, Aug. 26, head coach William ers, who were attending a leadership con- Alex Milliken each had three assists. Junior Moncure, forward Meredith Caine and Heresniak praised the two-day event and ference, according to Heresniak. forward Celia Holubar had one. midfielder Megan Laychak. what it offers from a team-building stand- On Monday, T.C. Williams defeated On defense, Heresniak praised junior de- Battlefield won Pool A with a 3-0-1 point. Annandale, 3-0, and Hayfield, 5-0. The fol- fender Philomena Fitzgerald and sopho- record. Robinson went 4-0 and captured the “This whole tournament is fun,” lowing day, the Titans beat Osbourn Park, more goalkeeper Sarah Leckman. Pool B championship. Heresniak said Tuesday. “You’ve got two 2-0, and played to a scoreless tie with “I can attribute the defense to Philomena T.C. Williams will host Falls Church at days, you get four games, but [during] the Oakton. Fitzgerald, who is one of our defensive 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. Marchers Make Music High school bands already in practice. By Michael McMorrow disservice to the students.” Gazette Packet Both directors expressed agreement on the benefits of a school marching band. The veryone pictures the high school students gain love of music and the arts, E football team practicing and drill- proficiency on an instrument, the meanings ing in the waning weeks of summer of teamwork and discipline, and the impor- vacation. Few give a moment’s thought to tance of accepting responsibility. For the the marching band which practices and school, the marching band is a focal point drills with the same dedication in those of unity and pride on the part of students, weeks before the school faculty and administrators. The school band year begins. also is an ambassador to the community. Two of the most successful band programs Most neighbors and the public at large do are found in Alexandria’s T. C. Williams not have children in the local high school, High School and Arlington’s Yorktown High and rarely have reason to visit. A parade or School, the former under Director Carlos other event featuring the marching band Gonzalez and the latter under Director may be the only contact nearby residents T. C. Williams High School Marching Band, practicing under the direc- Brian Bersh. have with the school, but once seen and tion of Carlos Gonzalez. Bersh and Gonzalez reject the idea that heard the young musicians generate a res- performances at school football games and ervoir of goodwill. bers residing here. dents and trucks for equipment, has risen at off-campus events are merely “dress re- Bersh said that “Northern Virginia is Neither Gonzalez nor Bersh sense a de- sharply. Bands also must pay for arrangers, hearsals” for more serious musical affairs, known for the quality of its music programs” cline in the number of school marching staff, uniforms, instruments and copyright such as the competitions organized by the including bands. Gonzalez explains that the bands in Northern Virginia. However, both permits. Quality has been maintained only Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors As- area is “rich in resources” for bands, point- observe a growing difficulty in maintain- through “the strong support that comes sociation. To look on half-time concerts that ing to the several military service bands and ing competitive units. from our booster programs and community way, according to Bersh, “would be doing a to their numerous current and retired mem- The cost of transportation, buses for stu- donations,” said Bersh. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 ❖ 19 History Alexandria Surrenders – August 1814

By Ted Pulliam “The citizens [of Alexandria] looked with great anxiety to [the fort] for protection; This is the eighth of a series of articles telling how but, to their great surprise and mortifica- Alexandrians were affected 200 years ago by the War of 1812. For earlier articles in this series, go to tion . . . the fort was abandoned, and the alexandriagazette.com. magazine blown up by the United States’ garrison on the evening of the 27th, without n Aug. 24, 1814, the day of firing a single gun.” the Battle of Bladensburg, The following morning Alexandrians OAlexandria Mayor Charles standing on their waterfront wharves saw Simms called an urgent meet- smoke rising in the north from the remains ing of Alexandria’s Common Council, the of the Capitol burned by the British and to town’s governing body, to discuss what to the south, British ships. By 10 a.m., accord- do as the British approached Alexandria by ing to a report of the Council, part of the land and by water. As they met, worried British squadron had passed the fort. The Alexandrians in homes all around town Ship modeler and photographer John Prothero-Thomas Council met again and passed a resolution debated whether to stay or flee. 38-gun frigate H.M.S. Seahorse, the flagship of Captain James Gordon’s saying, “... the Common Council has con- Council members knew the British army British navy squadron. This image, according to its creator Englishman sidered itself authorized from extreme ne- was approaching Washington by way of John Prothero-Thomas, is the photo of a model ship about five inches cessity ...” to make an arrangement with the Bladensburg and the British navy was some long made of “a balsa wood core planked with individual scale planks of enemy to ensure the town’s safety. 30 miles below Alexandria sailing up the stiff paper.” It is set on a sea of balsa wood covered with wallpaper and The committee appointed earlier took a Potomac River. They also surely remem- swirling model paste to create the look of waves. small boat to meet the British squadron’s bered that in a similar situation the previ- commander, Captain James Gordon, on his ous year, the British navy destroyed Havre to procure the best terms for the safety of tured it. His reply: “[A]ll I have to say is flagship Seahorse to learn his surrender de Grace, Md., and that only a month ago, persons, houses, and property, in their that we want provisions . ..., but ... for ev- terms. Gordon was only 31, but he had the British were on the lower Potomac burn- power.” ery article we take, you shall be allowed a served as a captain under British naval hero ing buildings and welcoming slaves aboard Events moved faster than the Council had fair price.” Considering this response the Lord Nelson and wore a wooden leg to re- their ships. anticipated. By the end of the 24th the Brit- best they would get, the delegation returned place one lost to a French cannonball. Gor- They also knew that General William ish army had defeated the Americans at to Alexandria. don said when he arrived at Alexandria, he Winder, the commander of the District of Bladensburg and was in Washington burn- Meanwhile, Georgetowners had been try- would let them know. Columbia land forces, had ordered the Al- ing buildings. General Winder and the ing to surrender to the British for two days. The next morning, Alexandrians found exandria militia out of Alexandria, along American army had retreated well west of Not finding anyone on the 24th, they located seven warships with a total of over 100 can- with all the town’s cannons, except for two the city. President Madison and his cabinet Major General Robert Ross, the British army nons plus mortars and rockets approaching lacking ammunition. Earlier that day, the were scattered throughout the countryside. commander, on the 25th and offered to hand the town or moored “but a few hundred Council had sent a deputation to General The Alexandria militia’s position was un- over their town if their houses were spared. yards from the wharves, and the houses so Winder to determine how he planned to known. Ross said he would think about it. situated that they might have been laid in defend Alexandria. His response was not The next morning, Aug. 25, a delegation The following morning, the 26th, ashes in a few minutes,” according to the encouraging. of four Alexandrians appointed by the Alexandrians awoke to find that the British Council’s report. Without militiamen, with only two use- Council crossed the river and found one of army had left Washington during the night. That morning, Captain Gordon sent less cannons, and without help from the the two commanders of the British forces, Its departure apparently nullified Mayor Simms his terms. He would not de- federal government, the Council realized it Rear Admiral George Cockburn, at his head- Cockburn’s pronouncements. Now the town stroy the town nor molest its inhabitants if had no defense against the British army quarters across from the smoldering Capi- would have to wait for the British navy, the Alexandrians would not fight and would should it come to Alexandria and the only tol. The four men were the Rev. Dr. James steadily advancing upriver, and its confron- surrender all naval stores, shipping in the thing that lay between Alexandria and the Muir, minister of the congregation known tation with Fort Washington. Later that day, harbor, and merchandise in town intended British navy was Fort Washington. Thus, the today as the Old Presbyterian Meeting the Council cautiously appointed a delega- for export. He gave the town one hour to Council passed a resolution: “That, in case House; Dr. Elisha Cullen Dick, a medical tion of three, Mayor Simms, Jonathan Swift, reply. The Council, having no other choice, the British vessels should pass the fort, or doctor who had attended George Washing- and Edmund J. Lee, former Council mem- agreed. their forces approach the town by land, and ton in his last illness; Jonathan Swift, a ber and uncle of young Robert E. Lee, to The British promptly began removing there should be no sufficient force on our prominent merchant, and William Swann, approach the commander of the navy ships from Alexandria’s wharves and to- part to oppose them with any reasonable a young lawyer. squadron with a surrender flag, if the squad- bacco, cotton, flour, wine, and other com- prospect of success, they [the Council] Unsure of the army’s next move, they ron passed the fort. modities from the town’s warehouses. should appoint a committee to carry a flag asked Admiral Cockburn, who had de- They did not have long to wait. The next MAIN SOURCES: th [of truce] to the officer commanding the stroyed Havre de Grace, what treatment day, the 27 , the British were opposite Fort American State Papers, Military Affairs; “To An- enemy’s force about to attack the town, and their town might expect if the army cap- Washington. As the Council later wrote: noy or Destroy the Enemy” by Patrick O’Neill.

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Vernon Ave., Delray, Alexandria 22301 ANGEL’S HAULING would enable DCP to export approximately 5.75 million metric for 2 1⁄2 year old class 5 days a week tons per annum of LNG via LNG marine carriers that would from 9-12:45, Sept - May. We follow Junk Trash Removal, dock at the existing offshore pier. Yard/Construction PAVING FCPS school calendar with paid holidays ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL In accordance with the General Conformity Regulations under and teacher work days. E-mail: Debris, Garage/ Base- the Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 40 Part 93.156, the ment Clean Out, Draft GCD was issued for a 30-day public comment period. No [email protected] Joseph Sealcoating comments were received on the Draft GCD; therefore, the Furniture & Appl. Commission staff is issuing this notice to announce the Draft Specialist GCD is now the Final GCD. The GCD was prepared to satisfy 703-863-1086 the requirements of the Clean Air Act, and addresses air emis- sion impacts associated with the Project. The FERC staff con- 703-582-3709 PAVING cludes that the Project will achieve conformity in Maryland and Recessed Lighting 240-603-6182 35 Years Virginia. Copies of the Draft GCD were previously mailed to Medical Office Experience! Free Ceiling Fans Licensed/Bonded/Insured the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, the Bookkeeping Clerk Estimates! Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland De- Phone/CATV Office 703-335-0654 LANDSCAPING 703-494-5443 partment of Environment, and the Virginia Department of Envi- ronmental Quality. Immediate PT opening in busy Computer Network Cabling Mobile 703-499-0522 pediatric office in Alexandria. 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LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE Public Notice HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO Property Address: 330 and 400 Hooff’s Run Drive PINNACLE SERVICES, INC. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Tax Map Numbers: Former numbers 079.02-01-09, LAWN SERVICE 079.02-01-17.4, 079.02-01-17.L2, Newspapers & Online MOWING, TRIMMING, EDGING, 079.01-17.L1, 079.02-01-17.L3 (new number not yet assigned MULCHING & TRIM HEDGES after parcel consolidation) CLASSIFIED Friendly Service for a Friendly Price VRP Site Number: VRP00585 DEADLINES VRP Participant: Alexandria Renew Enterprises Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon 1500 Eisenhower Avenue Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. 703-802-0483703-802-0483 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 E-mail ad with zone choices to: Remodeling Homes, Flooring, In accordance with the Virginia Administrative Code (9 VA 20- [email protected] 160-120), this notice is provided pursuant to the Virginia Volun- Kitchen & Bath, Windows, MASONRY MASONRY tary Remediation Program (VRP) for five land parcels with an or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 approximate area of 10.6 acres (“Property”). The Property is Siding, Roofing, Additions & part of a larger area that was historically used as a landfill by RICK AND TONE the City of Alexandria. A site characterization was performed of EMPLOYMENT Patios, Custom Deck, Painting B S the property that identified petroleum, metals and other con- DEADLINES We Accept All Major Credit Cards taminants in soil and groundwater, as well as land fill material resulting from past uses of the Property. A risk assessment Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates • Class A Lic Custom Masonry evaluating the risks to human health and the environment was Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon completed in accordance with the Virginia Department of Envi- Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-830-3849 ronmental Quality (DEQ) regulations and guidance. The risk E-mail ad with zone choices to: 703-768-3900 assessment found that removal areas of contaminated soil and [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.custommasonry.info landfill material as a part of the development combined with www.rncontractors.com certain restrictions on the future use of the Property would be or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Patios, Walkways, Stoops, Steps, Driveways protective of human health and the environment. The Property will be restricted to (i) prohibit the use of ground- Repairs & New Installs•All Work Guranteed water beneath the property for any purposes other than for en- ZONES vironmental monitoring and testing; (ii) restrict residential use; Zone 1: The Reston Connection (iii) require the maintenance of two feet of clean fill or hard- The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection A&S Landscaping TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE scape or, in areas without such cover, require a fence to rea- sonably prevent unauthorized access to such areas of the Zone 2: The Springfield Connection • All Concrete work Property, (iv) require a health and safety plan for future subsur- The Burke Connection face work, as necessary, for protection of workers; (v) require • Retaining Walls • Patios gas collection systems be installed and operated under build- The Fairfax Connection Quality Tree Service & Landscaping ings, if any are constructed on the Property, to prevent meth- • Decks • Porches (incl. ane, landfill gases, or other volatile constituents from accumu- The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Reasonable prices. Licensed & insured Lorton Connection lating in buildings on the Property. Additionally, a portion of the screened) • Erosion & Spring Cleanup... Property will be inspected annually for at least five years for Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet Grading Solutions erosion, fallen trees or other occurrences exposing any waste The Mount Vernon Gazette Tree removal, topping & pruning, material to surface water. • French Drains • Sump Pumps shrubbery trimming, mulching, leaf Zone 4: Centre View North removal, planting, hauling, gutter cleaning, Written comments will be accepted on this matter until • Driveway Asphalt Sealing September 30, 2014. All comments should be provided in Centre View South retaining walls, drainage problems, etc. writing to: Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac 25 years of experience – Free estimates Zone 6: The Arlington Connection McGuire Woods. LLP 703-863-7465 703-868-5358 Attn: Jim Thornhill The Vienna/Oakton Connection LICENSED 901 E. Cary Street The McLean Connection Richmond, VA 23219 The Great Falls Connection Serving All of N. Virginia 24 Hour Emergency Tree Service Additional information may be requested by contacting Mr. Thornhill at (804) 775-1163 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 28 - September 3, 2014 ❖ 21 703-917-6400 Zone 3: • Alexandria ClassifiedClassified Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday Noon

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OBITUARY TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE We pay top $ for antique REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT furniture and mid-century 6035 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315 HDI COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Employers: In execution of a Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) given by Danish/modern JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 Jack W. Daly and Kay R. Daly, Grantors, dated May 10, 2007, teak furniture, STERLING, and recorded in Deed Book 19328, Page 0461 among the land ➣ Speed up Slow Computers records of Fairfax County, Virginia, default having been made MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry ➣ Are your in payment of the debt secured thereby, and having been re- and costume jewelry, Troubleshooting quested to do so by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, after ➣ Virus Removal giving due notice of the sale to the present owner and any sub- paintings/art glass/clocks. ➣ ordinate lienholders required to receive notice, and subject Schefer Antiques @ Computer Setup recruiting ads to the rights, if any, of parties in possession, and any matters of record having priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as well 703-241-0790. (571) 265-2038 as filed or unfiled mechanic’s liens, the undersigned Trustees (having been appointed Substituted Trustees in a Deed of Ap- Email:[email protected] [email protected] not working in GOHN, GENEVIEVE AGNES SHAFFER – age 95, Alexandria, pointment of Substitute Trustees recorded among said land re- VA passed away on August 18, 2014. Born June 19, 1919 in cords), will offer for sale, “AS IS”, at public auction on: September 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the front exterior entrance Johnstown, PA, daughter of Martin and Grace Shaffer. She 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements of the Fairfax County Circuit Court Courthouse, 4110 Chain other papers? spent 23 years in Federal Government as a fingerprint techni- Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, the following described cian with the FBI. Preceded in death by parents, husband real estate: 6035 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315, Lot Merle, three brothers, Floyd, Galen, and Quentin Shaffer. Sur- Twenty-Eight (28), Section Thirty-Three A (33-A), Kingstowne, vivors include children, Cheryl Schaefer-Suarez of Alexandria, as the same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in VA, David Gohn of Knoxville, TN; 7 grandchildren, Ronald Deed Book 7697 at Page 1427, among the land records of Try a better Schaefer, Diane Schaefer, Jennifer Fletcher, Scott Gohn, Katie Fairfax County, Virginia, Tax Identification No. 091-2-14-33- Gohn, Andy Gohn, and Amanda Gohn. “Grammie” was so 0028. proud of her 17 great grandchildren, Dylan, Brett, Matthew, TERMS OF SALE: Cash or certified funds. A non-refundable Bradley, Lauren, Alyssa, Jackson, Connor, Mary, Ryan, Whit- deposit of ten percent (10%) of the bid price, payable in cash way to fill ney, Alex, Erin, Addison, Jane, and Beatrice. or by certified or cashier’s check to the undersigned will be required of the successful bidder at time of sale. Settlement to occur no later than fifteen (15) days of the sale, other Trustees your 21 Announcements 21 Announcements may forfeit the deposit. Seller shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the purchaser in connection with the purchase or with settlement, including, without limitation, employment Obituary state and local recording fees, title insurance or research, or any other costs of purchaser’s acquisition. The sale is subject to all other liens, encumbrances, condi- openings tions, easements and restrictions, if any, superior to the afore- said deed of trust and lawfully affecting the property. Trustees shall have no duty to obtain possession for purchaser. All risks of casualty pass to successful bidder at North conclusion of bidding. Additional terms may be announced at Potomac the sale. Rockville NEIL D. GOLDMAN 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 5 HOLLY A. CURRIER ERIN E. HOWLETT Potomac SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES Chevy For Information Contact: Great Bethesda Falls Chase John P. Van Beek Herndon Attorney for Noteholder Dulles Reston 510 King Street, Suite 416 Airport 1 McLean Alexandria, VA 22314 Vienna (703) 684-3260 Oakton HALL 6 Arlington Washington, Chantilly 4 D.C. Virginia Elizabeth Duncan Hall Centreville 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Fairfax “Bootsie” (Age 81) North LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Clifton On Sunday, August 24, 2014, beloved mother, grandmother, Historic Burke Clifton sister, aunt and friend passed surrounded by family. Bootsie is The Board of Equalization and Assessment Review for the City Fairfax Springfield 3 Station a native Alexandrian, a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and a of Alexandria will convene on the days hereafter listed for the 2 long-time member of St. Rita Catholic Church. She is survived purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities wherein the prop- Laurel by her children: James E. Jr., Elizabeth Anne, Teresa Gayle erty owners allege a lack of uniformity in assessment, or errors Hill and Joseph F. Hall, siblings: Jean Kaus, Joseph Duncan, Bon- in acreage in such real estate assessments. Upon hearing nie Parrish, Sharon Walter and the late Gail Berthiaume and such complaints, the Board will give consideration AND IN- Donna Lowe, grandchildren: Patrick, Erin, Ashley Elizabeth, CREASE, DECREASE, OR AFFIRM such real estate assess- Caton, Eric, Brian, Segar, Ben and the late Lauren Elizabeth, ments. great-grandchildren Braiden, Cameron, Haley Colgan, Liam and Athan. Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral All meetings will be held at 301 King Street, City Hall, Room • Target your best job Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr. Alexandria, VA on Thursday, 3008, Alexandria, VA. The dates and times are: 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements August 28, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at candidates where St. Rita Catholic Church, 3815 Russell Rd. Alexandria, VA on September 8, 2014 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday at 11 AM. Interment Ivy Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kelley Cares September 9, 2014 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon they live. Foundation, 520 E. Luray Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301. September 10, 2014 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM • Reach readers in September 15, 2014 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM addition to those For a free digital sub- September 16, 2014 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon who are currently scription to one or all September 17, 2014 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM looking for a job. of the 15 Connection September 22, 2014 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Newspapers, go to September 23, 2014 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon • Proven readership. www.connectionnews September 24, 2014 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM papers.com/subscribe September 29, 2014 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM • Proven results. 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Great Results! The deadline for filing an appeal was June 2, 2014, however this appeal deadline is not applicable to appeals of assessments for real estate that was newly constructed pursuant to Virginia Code §58.1-3292.

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Diversity shines in What’s In a Name? local neighborhoods. By Jeanne Theismann Gazette Packet

lexandria: it’s a community that shares its name with 14 other Acities across the country and another 16 around the world. But from the waterfront to the West End, the hometown of U.S. President George Wash- ington and Civil War General Robert E. Lee is more than just cobblestone streets and historic townhouses. “The rich history is just a part of what makes Alexandria such a great place to live, work and play,” said Burke and Herbert vice president Walter Clarke. “Whether it’s a headliner show at The Birchmere or a treat at Alexandria Cupcake, there are so many wonderful places tucked away on our city streets.” While there are volumes written about the city’s celebrated past, there is an edgier side of the city that attracts artisans and even inspired musician Dave Grohl of Foo Fight- Photos by John Bordner ers fame to write “Arlandria” in homage to his hometown neighborhood. At 15.4 square miles and with a population of just under 150,000, Alexandria attracts more than three million visitors annually with nationally recognized events such as the Scottish Walk and Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue, founded 19 years ago by resident Pat Miller. More than three millions visitors frequent the historic The Cherry Blossom is a focal point along the Alexan- “Without a doubt, it’s the people that streets of Alexandria each year. dria waterfront. make Alexandria so special,” said Miller, a 30-year resident who also founded the Del said Clarke, who is also the incoming chair “The George Washington Masonic Memo- Orchestra or see a show at MetroStage, The Ray Farmer’s Market. “People really know of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. rial is the best kept secret in town,” said Little Theatre of Alexandria or Port City and talk to their neighbors.” “We have wonderful restaurants like the Douglas Goist, who moved to Alexandria Playhouse. It doesn’t take long for a newcomer to Warehouse and Landini’s but it’s the diverse from Brooklyn five years ago. If you’re looking to perform yourself, a realize that Alexandria is a city that loves people that gather throughout our commu- “Everybody sees it but very few go to the variety of classes are available for children its cultural festivals and parades, starting nity that make the city so unique.” top. But they should because the view over- and adults at LTA’s home on Wolfe Street, with the largest George Washington birth- For the record, rock legend Jim Morrison, looking Alexandria and into Washington is where actor Dermot Mulroney and Acad- day celebration in the country followed by Willard Scott, “Nashville” star Chip Esten spectacular.” emy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden the nation’s first St. Patrick’s Day Parade on and “Saturday Night Live” alum Casey Wil- Other Alexandria treasures are local art- honed their craft. the first Saturday in March and the tradi- son also hail from Alexandria, which is ists like Pat Palermino, Artfully Chocolate “So much of our nation’s history took tional Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. made up of neighborhoods such as Old Bistro’s Eric Nelson or Todd Healy, whose place in Alexandria,” Clarke said. “But with But beyond the traditional tourist diver- Town, Rosemont, The Berg, Arlandria, Del distinctive images of the city’s streetscapes coffee shops like Misha’s or Buzz Bakery, sions and occasional sightings of notable Ray, the West End, North Ridge and the can be found in his popular annual calen- the water taxi and the many retailers that residents like U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D), Carlyle. dar. line King Street and the Avenue in Del Ray, it’s the people that make Alexandria so For first-time visitors, the city’s most ob- When it comes to entertainment, do as those of us who live and work here know unique. vious landmark is also considered by many the locals and head to the Birchmere, take there is so much more to this place we call “This is a very distinctive community,” to be one of its best kept secrets. in a concert by the Alexandria Symphony home.”

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Community Guide content compiled by Abby Aldridge, Kara Coleman, Ashley Dietz, Neeka Eghbali, Emma Harris, Taylor Horner, Performances at Port Alexis Hosticka and Elizabeth Schneider Dave Grohl of the Foo City Playhouse are For more information, Fighters wrote “Arlandria” part of the vibrant call 703-778-9431 or email to pay homage to his The Birchmere music hall features world-renown blue- arts scene in Alexan- [email protected] hometown neighborhood. grass, country and jazz entertainers. dria. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 3 Newcomers & Community Guide Colin Family Mediation Group Who’s in Charge: City Council Stop fighting and stay out Mayor Bill Euille of court! 703-751-7970 aries in Our Midst.” She is a former chairwoman of Certified family mediators [email protected] the Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission. available throughout A native of Alexandria, Euille is a Silberberg votes at the Agudas Achim precinct. Northern Virginia 1968 graduate of T.C. Williams High School. He was first elected Del Pepper 703-751-0770 Seven days to City Council in 1994 and elected [email protected] a week mayor in 2003. He was reelected without opposition in 2009, and A native of Omaha, Neb., Pepper colinfamilymediationgroup.com beat independent candidate An- moved to Alexandria in 1968. She Virginia Colin drew Macdonald in the election of 2013. Euille has has a bachelor’s degree in philoso- a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business ad- phy from Grinnell College and did ministration from Quinnipiac College in Hamden, graduate work at the University of Conn. From 1974 to 1984, he was an appointed Wisconsin. She served as a social member of the Alexandria School Board. In 1987, worker in Cook County before mov- he founded William D. Euille and Associates, a con- ing to Alexandria and working as an aide to Mayor struction services firm that serves the federal gov- Chuck Beatley. Pepper votes at the Patrick Henry pre- ernment. He also owns an interest in two Alexan- cinct. dria restaurants, Mango Mike’s and the Majestic Grill. Euille votes at the George Washington School pre- Paul Smedberg cinct. 703-625-3366 [email protected]

Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg A native of Hartford, Conn., 571-319-9948 [email protected] Smedberg moved to Alexandria in 1987. He graduated from Allegheny A native of Dallas, Silberberg has College in Pennsylvania with a a bachelor’s degree in international double major in economics and his- relations and history from Ameri- tory. He also has a certificate of can University and a master’s de- graduation from the Sorensen In- gree in playwriting from the UCLA stitute for Political Leadership. He works as a direc- School of Theater, Film and Televi- tor of government affairs for Affymax, a sion. An Alexandria resident since biopharmaceutical company based in Palo Alto, Ca- 1989, Silberberg is author of the 2009 book “Vision- lif. Smedberg votes at the Lyles-Crouch precinct.

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Tim Lovain lived in the city for two years 703-549-1441 [email protected] shortly after he was born. He has a bachelor’s degree in business A native of systems from Virginia Common- Bradford, Pa., wealth University and works at Lovain moved to Amtrak as a principal system en- Alexandria in gineer. Wilson votes at the Mount 1983. He has a Vernon Center Precinct. bachelor’s degree in political John Chapman science from the 571-236-4170 University of Chicago, a master’s [email protected] degree from Princeton, and a ju- A native of Al- ris doctor degree from the Univer- exandria, sity of Washington in Seattle. He Chapman was works as a government relations raised in public consultant for Denny Miller Asso- housing. After ciates. Lovain votes at the Blessed graduating from Sacrament precinct. St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School Justin Wilson in 1999, he received a bachelor’s 703-338-2843 [email protected] degree in social studies education from St. Olaf College in Minne- A native of sota. He is currently an after- Cheverly, Md., school specialist with Fairfax Wilson was County Public Schools. From 2006 raised in Spring- to 2007, he was president of the field and moved Alexandria Young Democrats. to Alexandria in Chapman votes at the MacArthur 2001, though he Precinct.

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Members of the association are information on local govern- for our Insiders Guide to the work it takes to succeed, and in the process, build a available to mentor new businesses and advocate in ment, nonprofits and business Parks, first place for our com- strong financial foundation for this city.” support of business friendly policies with Alexandria organizations, plus tips and tid- munity guides, plus awards in Whether you are new to the city or a long-time officials, the Planning Commission and City Coun- bits from the community. news, art, business, special resident, following is a primer that explains the ABC’s cil. Visit www.visitdelray.com. We invite newcomers and projects, sports, entertainment, of Alexandria. long-time residents alike to let design, photography and much OTBPA us know how we’re doing and more. ACVA Open to all businesses of any type, OTBPA is a let us know what is going on in We have staff and contribu- The Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association, result of a merger of two organizations – Old Town your part of the community. If tors here at Connection News- as the city’s tourism marketing agency, attracts visi- Business (OTB) and King Street Metro Enterprise you have questions or ideas, papers with remarkable talent tors to the city through a sales and marketing pro- Team (KSMET). send us an e-mail or call us, and experience, far greater than gram contributing to the economic health of Alex- OTBPA’s most visible project is the annual Alexan- contact us on Facebook or send one might expect. We continue andria. dria Retail Coupon Book. us a tweet. We invite you to to publish 15 distinct papers ACVA’s advertising campaign last year reached 100 As an advocate for the importance of keeping Al- send letters to the editor or to every week that serve their million households, with the website reaching 1 mil- exandria beautiful, the plaza at Commerce and King send an email with feedback communities in distinct ways. lion visitors. The ACVA organizes promotions includ- Streets, with benches and lighting and now a sculp- about our coverage. We welcome contributing writing the twice-yearly Alexandria Restaurant Week and ture, came about with KSMET funding and lobby- We want to know if someone ers, with the caveat that our the special-offers booklet Key to the City. ing. in your family or your commu- freelance pay is nominal; if you The ACVA Visitors Center is located at 221 King Visit www.otbpa.com. nity published a book, started are interested in covering news St. with administrative offices at 625 N. Washington a business, became an Eagle or events in your community, St., Suite 400. SBDC Scout, raised money for a good email gazette@connection Visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com The Alexandria Small Business Development Cen- cause, accomplished some feat newspapers.com. We offer sum- ter is Alexandria’s economic development program like running a marathon, sup- mer and year-round educa- AEDP that focuses on small businesses. It’s those small porting a cause or having art tional internships with informa- Founded in 1992, the Alexandria Economic Devel- businesses that comprise the largest segment of included in an art show. We tion at www.connection opment Partnership, along with the other economic Alexandria’s economy, but their potential is often publish photos and notes about newspapers.com/internships. development organizations in the city, defines and hindered by lack of information or expertise. All Al- personal milestones and com- In addition to our weekly cov- markets Alexandria as a creative, diverse, knowledge- exandria SBDC services are provided without cost. munity events, including births, erage, we have monthly special based community with a high quality of life. AEDP’s The key message is that Alexandria SBDC offers engagements, weddings, anni- focus pages on Wellbeing; Edu- goal is to support existing and future businesses, individual and confidential assistance without cost versaries, awards and obituar- cation, Learning, Fun, and development and economic growth in Alexandria as to City of Alexandria businesses and Alexandria resi- ies. We are also interested in HomeLifeStyle, plus other sea- to ensure that businesses are successful and that the dents with businesses elsewhere. events at your church, mosque, sonal specials including Real city is competitive. 625 N. Washington St., Suite 400. synagogue, community center, Estate, Senior Living, Fall Fun, 625 N. Washington St., suite 400. 703-778-1291 or www.alexandriasbdc.org pool, school, club, etc. Email us Food and Entertainment (also 703-739-3820 or www.AlexEcon.org a note about the event, being Winter, Spring and Summer), a WEBA sure to include when and twice a year Pet Gazette Packet, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce The West End Business Association is comprised where the photo was taken and and others. If you have story Alexandria is home to one of the largest chambers of West End Businesses and those that do business the names of all the people who ideas for these, email in the Greater Washington region, with 850 profes- on the West End of Alexandria. WEBA provides mem- are in a photo. We also publish [email protected]; sional business members and partners employing bers with networking opportunities, education and notes about news and events if are interested in marketing, more than 49,000 people region-wide. Founded in growth opportunities and representation before the from local businesses. Notes email sales@connection 1906, it serves as the voice of the business commu- city and economic development officials on matters about openings, new employ- newspapers.com. nity in the City of Alexandria through lobbying ef- important to the West End of Alexandria. ees and anniversaries are wel- — Mary Kimm forts at the local, state and federal levels. In addi- Visit www.alexandriaweba.com. come. It is especially important [email protected], tion, the chamber offers a variety of programs and to us to let people know about @marykimm services to assist members to promote and expand Eisenhower Partnership their business. The Eisenhower Partnership is a group of commer- 801 N. Fairfax St. #402 cial and residential property owners and occupiers Keep in Touch 703-549-1000 or www.alexchamber.com along the Eisenhower Avenue Valley corridor. The LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Email to [email protected] Eisenhower Valley is defined as the 4.5-mile east- or submit online at http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/contact/letter/ CONTACT: DRBA west corridor, which parallels the city’s southern Alexandria Gazette Packet: [email protected] The Del Ray Business Association is run by volun- border along Cameron Run. The Valley is anchored For advertising and marketing information, email teers who are themselves business owners. Started in the east by the Patent and Trademark Campus [email protected] or call 703-778-9431. Friend Us On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConnectionNewspapers almost 40 years ago, DRBA now has more than 200 and in the west by the Victory Center development/ Follow Us on Twitter— members. The business association sponsors several Van Dorn Metro Station. Alexandria Gazette Packet: www.twitter.com/AlexGazette; @AlexGazette events in the Del Ray community each year. There is Visit www.eisenhowerpartnership.org.

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Issues Facing Alexandria fort was ruled unconstitutional. This fall, students ❖ Mayoral Race: Former Vice Mayor Kerry will enter a new $45 million facility and the old 1970 Donley says he is “actively planning” on running for building will be demolished. mayor against incumbent Democrat Bill Euille, who ❖ Waterfront Floodwall: City leaders are plan- has already announced he will be running for a fifth ning to raise the elevation of the waterfront to six term. Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg acknowledges feet in an effort to prevent nuisance flooding. The that she is also considering a campaign for mayor, elevation was originally recommended in a 2010 con- creating the possibility of a competitive three-way sultant study, which later became part of the water- primary next June. front plan although planners have yet to issue cost ❖ Potomac Yard: By the end of October, the estimate. Critics say raising the elevation of the wa- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is terfront will end up trapping water on the land, de- expected to release a draft environmental impact nying it an opportunity to drain and swamping the study for the Potomac Yard Metro station. The docu- pumps designed to get rid of it. ment will detail three alternative designs, which ❖ Raw Sewage: State and federal regulators range in price from $200 million to $500 million. have set a deadline of 2035 for fixing the city’s com- Members of the Alexandria City Council are expected bined sewer problem, a legacy infrastructure that to vote on a locally preferred alternative early next mixes storm-water runoff with raw sewage. When year. Alexandria receives as little as 0.03 inches of rain ❖ Waterfront Purchase: Alexandria officials are the system dumps untreated waste into the Potomac on the verge of finalizing the sale of two slices of River at four outfall points in Old Town. City offi- waterfront property, a $5 million purchase years in cials estimate Alexandria discharges anywhere from the making that will help seal a deal with the Old five million gallons to 10 million gallons of human Dominion Boat Club and open up a key part of the waste each year. waterfront to the public. The properties complete a ❖ Growing Debt: In the last decade, the city’s set city officials began to compile back in 2006, when debt has more than doubled from $200 million to the city purchased the old Beachcomber Restaurant more than $500 million. If city officials decide to and one-third of the parking lot next to it for $3 mil- move forward with constructing a new Metro sta- lion. tion at Potomac Yard, which could range from $200 ❖ Jefferson-Houston School: Test scores that million to $500 million, Alexandria will exceed all will be released later this year show Jefferson-Hous- three of its self-imposed debt limits. Budget officials ton School is failing yet again, with scores declining say the credit rating agencies on Wall Street view dramatically in writing. Student performance at the the plan as a solid investment despite the debt, main- school, which offers Kindergarten throughout the 8th taining the city’s double AAA bond rating. grade, have been so low for so long that state offi- Plenty of FREE parking cials threatened to organize a takeover until the ef- — Michael Lee Pope

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 7 Newcomers & Community Guide Who’s in Charge: School Board District A District B District C Chairwoman Vice Chairman Ronnie Campbell Justin Keating 703-965-3344 Karen Graf [email protected] 703-907-9321 703-966-3193 neering from West Virginia University and [email protected] [email protected] A native of a master’s degree in paralegal studies A native of Buf- Brookfield, Mass., A native of San from Georgetown University. He is falo, N.Y., Keating she has lived in Francisco, Graf has a currently a project engineer for the has a bachelor’s Alexandria since bachelor’s degree in Department of Defense. He has two boys degree in political 1985. She was first English literature in Alexandria City Public Schools, and a science from SUNY elected in 2006, and from California State daughter who graduated from T.C. College at Fredonia was reelected in 2009. She graduated University, Chico, Williams High School in 2010. Campbell and a juris doctorate from Tantasqua Regional High School and and a master’s votes at the Durant precinct. degree in technical communications from from George Washington University. He is attended Worcester State College. A currently a lawyer representing labor longtime employee of the U.S. Postal Northeastern University in Boston. Stephanie Kapsis Currently a stay-at-home mother, she is a 703-798-8036 unions and pension funds. He has a son Service, Campbell is currently a sales former technical writer and a previous [email protected] who attends Alexandria City Public associate. She is a former member of the manager of writers and editors. She has Schools. Keating votes at the Maury School Board’s Budget Advisory Commit- A native of Wash- three children in Alexandria City Public precinct. tee, the board of the Virginia state Parent- ington, D.C., Kapsis Schools. Graf votes at the Mount Vernon Teacher Association and the first assistant was raised in precinct. Kelly Booz director to the Fairfax District PTA. Her McLean and has a 703-244-6396 home precinct is John Adams Elementary bachelor’s degree in [email protected] Bill Campbell School. politics from 703-399-9521 A native of Minne- Princeton University [email protected] apolis, Booz has a Pat Hennig and a master’s bachelor’s degree in 202-969-3404 A native of degree in teaching from Pace University. [email protected] psychology with a Fairmont, W.V., She has been a classroom teachers and a minor in women’s A native of Brook- Campbell has a director at Teach for America. Kapsis studies at Carleton lyn, N.Y., Hennig has bachelor’s degree in votes at the George Washington School College in Minne- been a resident of mechanical engi- precinct. sota. She also has a the West End since master’s degree in in social foundations in 1975. She served as education from the University of Virginia. a member of the first Booz is the director of civic education at elected School Board the Center for the Constitution at James from 1994 to 1997. She served on the Madison’s Montpellier. Booz votes at the School Board Special Advisory Committee Maury precinct. and the Substance Abuse Education and Violence Prevention Advisory Committee, Marc Williams the Budget Advisory Committee and was 703-549-3443 a founding member of the Alexandria [email protected] Police Youth Camp Foundation. She votes A native of at the William Ramsey Center. Versailles, Ky., Williams has lived in Chris Lewis 703-300-2370 Alexandria since [email protected] 1992. He was first elected in an August A native of Alex- 2008 special election andria, his family after the resignation has lived in the city of former School Board Chairwoman for four generations. Claire Eberwein, and was reelected in He has a bachelor’s 2009. Williams received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard degree in political science from the University. He is a University of the South and a juris former state director doctorate from the University of Virginia for GenerationEngage and former Senate School of Law. He is currently part of staffer with U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy. IBM’s Governmental Programs group, He is currently deputy director of the where he is responsible for IBM’s global Office of Legislative Affairs for the Federal intellectual property policy. His home Communications Commission. He votes at precinct is George Mason Elementary the Beatley Library precinct. School.

ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOLS ❖ cost per pupil: $17,000 ❖ elementary: 12 ❖ caverage teacher salary: $74,000 ❖ middle: 5 ❖ total membership: 13,000 students ❖ Kindergarden to 8th grade: 1 ❖ students who speak English as a second ❖ high school: 1 language: 24 percent ❖ alternative: 1 ❖ students who live in poverty: 56 percent ❖ students who require special education: 13 percent SOURCES OF REVENUE ❖ local: 79 percent ❖ state: 14 percent ❖ federal: 7 percent 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Photos by Louise Krafft Map by Laurence Foong Parks A sampling of Alexandria Parks Design by Jean Card

1 Armistead Boothe Park and a planning process is currently trails, open play area, playground, Historical/Destination 23 Oronoco Bay Park 520 Cameron Station Blvd. underway for the additional land), walking/biking trails, and sitting Size: 0.43 acres. 100 Madison St. Citywide Park Features: Athletic fields, basket- area. Historical/Destination Size: 10.81 acres, Features: Athletic ball, biking/jogging/walking trail, 12 Witter Recreational Field 19 King Street Park Size: 5.08 acres, Features: Event fields, basketball court, playground, bird and river watching, fishing, 2700 Witter Drive 1 King St. space, parking, picnic areas, and picnic pavilion, restrooms, tennis playground, picnic benches, and Citywide Park Historical/Destination walking/biking/jogging trails courts, and walking/biking trails. seating. Size: 13.7 acres, Features: Athletic Size: 0.38 Acres, Features architectural fields (two synthetic turf rectangu- design, farmers market, flower 24 Point Lumley 2 Ben Brenman Park 7 Holmes Run Scenic Easement lar), cemetery, park shelters, beds, plantings, and sitting areas 1 Duke St. 4800 Brenman Park Dr. Holmes Run Parkway parking, and restrooms Historical/Destination Citywide Park Citywide Park 13 All Veterans Park 20 King Street Gardens Park Size: 0.38 acres, Features: Riverfront Size: 59.3 acres, Features: ADA Size: 8.02 acres, Features: Natural 4725 Duke St. 1806 King St. sitting area accessible picnic benches and wooded area, walking and biking Citywide Park Historical/Destination pathways, Amphitheatre, athletic paths. Size: 37.78 acres, Features: Dog Size: 0.80 acres, Features open play 25 Roberdeau Park fields, dog park, parking, picnic exercise area, trail, observation area, playground, park shelter, and 1 Wolfe St. pavilion with grill, playground, 8 Joseph Hensley Park deck to view Bicentennial Tree. sitting area Historical/Destination pond, restrooms, and walking/ 4200 Eisenhower Ave. Size: 0.23 acres, Features: Riverfront bicycle trails. Citywide Park 14 Eugene Simpson Stadium 21 Market Square sitting area Size: 21.66 acres, Features: Softball Park 300 King Street 3 Brookvalley Park fields, soccer field, restrooms, on- 426 E. Monroe Ave. Historical/Destination 26 Shipyard/Harborside Park 5599 Holmes Run Parkway site parking, picnic area, park Citywide Park Size: 1.11 acres, Features: Event 1 Wilkes St. Citywide Park shelter with grill. Size: 9.94 acres, Features: Baseball space, farmers market, open plaza Historical/Destination Size: 22.03 acres, Features: Garden fields, basketball court, dog with fountain and planting beds Size: 1.52 acres, Features: Trail and plots, natural area, playground, 9 Potomac Greens Park exercise area, garden, playground riverside seating picnic areas, walking/bicycle trail, 700 Carpenter Road and tennis. 22 Old Town Pool home to Bicentennial Tree. Citywide Park 1609 Cameron St. 27 Waterfront Park Size: 18.47 acres, Features: Play- 15 Armory Tot Lot Historical/Destination 1A Prince St. 4 Cameron Station Linear Park ground, seating area, wooded area 208 S. Royal St. Size: 2.71 acres (0.48 acres Facility Historical/Destination 5131 Brawner Place with trails Historical/Destination Area), Features: Basketball court, Size: 1.37 acres, Features: Boat Citywide Park Size: 0.18 acres, Features: Play- parking, picnic area, and swimming docking, open lawn space, Size: 7.56 acres, Features: Biking/ 10 Potomac Yard Park ground/tot-lot, sitting area. pool with handicap accessible riverfront seating, and walking walking/jogging trail 2501 Potomac Ave. wading pool trails Citywide Park 16 Fort Ward Park 1

43 5 Chinquapin Park/Forest Park Size: 23.4 acres, Features: ADA 4301 W. Braddock Road 50 7 49 39 3210 King St. accessible picnic tables and Historical/Destination 402 45 35

64 37 61 7 9 Citywide Park pathways, special events area with Size: 43.46 acres, Features: Amphi- 395 47 1 75 16 6 33 Size: 52.89 acres (Chinquapin: 32.08 outdoor stage, athletic fields, theater, dog exercise area, 55 10 62 68 67 acres; Forest Park: 20.81), Athletic basketball courts, tennis courts, museum, park shelter, parking, 38 420 73 402 fields, basketball courts, garden volleyball courts, picnic area, picnic areas, playground, and 71 1 14 5 plots, picnic area with grill, interactive fountain, ADA play- restrooms. 63 420 7 3 80

402 parking, playground, tennis courts, ground, stormwater management 70 395 401 7 57 52 recreation center with an indoor ponds, and walking/bicycle trails, 17 Founders Park 236 58 65 56 420 42 78 613 13 7 18 swimming pool, and wooded area. passive seating areas and historical 351 N. Union St. 34 30 23 236 46 48 236 41 54 interpretation. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily Historical/Destination 74 28 76 79 27 11 72 53 22 17 51 236 241 6 Four Mile Run Park Size: 4.67 acres, Features: Dog 2 7 12 20 401 19 32 1 4 60 21 3700 Commonwealth Ave. and 11 Tarleton Park exercise area, volleyball court, 1 44 15 36 8 95 495 24 40 25 4131 Mount Vernon Ave. 4420A Vermont Ave. benches, walking paths. 95 495 95 26 31 495 66 29 495 241 Citywide Park Citywide Park 77 613 95 69 Size: 46.75 acres (an additional 1.47 Size: 6.14 acres, Features: Dog 18 Freedmen’s Cemetary 495 59 495 See the Map, next page 95 acres has recently been acquired exercise area, nature area with 638 North Alfred Street 495 1 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 9 Parks

28 West’s Point Park 1 Oronoco St. Historical/Destination Size: 0.07 acres, Features: Riverfront sitting area and observation deck 395 29 Windmill Hill Park 501 South Union St. Historical/Destination 1 Size: 3.43 acres, Features: Basketball court, playground, riverfront seating, and sand volleyball 43 30 Wythe Street Plaza 50 7 705 North Fairfax St. Historical/Destination 49 Size: 0.44 acres, Features: Seating area and flower beds 39 402 31 Harborside/Shipyard Park 45 1 Wilkes St. 35 Historical/Destination 64 37 61 Size: 1.52 acres, Features: Trail and riverside seating 7 9 395 47 1 32 Clermont Natural Park 75 4551 Eisenhower Ave. 16 6 Natural Area 33 55 Size: 5.95 acres, Features: Wooded area 10 62 33 Dora Kelley Nature Park 68 67 5750 Sanger Ave. 38 Natural Area 420 Size: 46.61 acres, Features: Environmental programs, sitting areas, walking/biking trail, Nature Center, and 71 73 402 wooded natural area.

34 Fort Williams Park 501 Fort Williams Parkway 1 Natural Area Size: 8.3 acres, Features: Wooded nature area with a 14 5 walking path. 63 420 7 35 Monticello Park 3 80 320 Beverley Drive Natural Area 402 Size: 6.24 acres, Features: Bird watching, dog area, stream, 70 walking trail 395 401 7 57 52 36 Old Cameron Run Channel Park 236 2551 Mill Road Natural Area 58 65 56 Size: 2.83 acres, Features: A nature area with stream 420 42 78 37 Robert Leider Park 613 13 7 18 3002 Valley Drive 34 30 23 Natural Area 236 Size: 1.3 acres, Features: Nature area with trail 46 48 236 41 54 38 Rynex Nature Park 28 1500 North Chambliss St. 76 74 Natural Area 79 27 11 72 Size: 9.32 acres, Features: Heavily wooded nature area 53 22 17 51 236 241 39 3550 Commonwealth Avenue 2 7 3550 Commonwealth Ave. 12 20 401 19 Neighborhood Park 32 1 Size: 0.53 acres, Features: Adopt-a-Garden 4 60 21 1 44 15 40 African American Heritage Memorial Park 36 500 Holland Lane 8 95 495 24 Neighborhood Park 40 Features: One-acre 19th century African American Cem- 25 etery, memorial sculptures, park design includes part of 95 495 the original landscape of the cemetery and a wetland. 95 26 31 495 66 29 41 Angel Park 495 241 201 W. Taylor Run Parkway 77 Neighborhood Park Size: 10.34 acres, Features: Athletic fields, basketball court, 613 95 69 playground, and shelter with grill. 495

42 Beach Park 59 201 Rucker Place 495 Neighborhood Park 95 Size: 1.42 acres, Features: open lawn area with seating, 495 playground. 1 43 Beverley Park 620 N. Overlook Dr. Neighborhood Park Size: 1.74 acres, Features: Hard court play area, playground with a park shelter and picnic tables, sitting areas, and wooded nature area.

44 Carlyle Dog Park and Tennis Courts 450 Andrews Lane

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Size: 8.44 acres, Features: Located on Size: 10.94 acres, Features: Athletic Polk School grounds, athletic fields, basketball court, playground, fields, basketball courts, and and tennis courts recreation center playgrounds with a full basketball court, and adjacent activity/game room. 64 John Adams Park 5651 Rayburn Ave. 72 Jefferson Houston Elemen- Shared Use tary School Park Size: 1.54 acres, Features: Athletic 1501 Cameron St. fields, basketball court, and Shared Use playground. Size: 8.44 acres, Features: Basketball court, playground, open field. 65 Lenny Harris Memorial Fields at Braddock Park 73 Hammond Upper and Lower 1005 Mount Vernon Ave. Fields Shared Use 4646 Seminary Road Size: 7.09 acres - Braddock Field / Shared Use 2.61 George Washington Fields, Size: 18.91 acres, Features: Athletic Features athletic fields fields, running track, asphalt track and soccer field, lit roller blade 66 Lyles-Crouch School hockey rink 530 S. Saint Asaph St. Shared Use 74 Buchanan Park Size: 1.39 acres, Features small 1501 Cameron St. ballfield and playground Size: 0.3 acres, Features: Basketball court and playground. 67 Minnie Howard Field 3701 W. Braddock Road 75 Fort Ward Athletic Facility Shared Use 4421 W. Braddock Road Size: 5.38 acres, Features: Lighted Size: 5 acres, Features: Synthetic Turf athletic field with synthetic turf, Athletic Field, Tennis Courts and lighted tennis courts, parking, and Parking. rest rooms 76 Metro Linear Park 68 Mount Vernon Field & 300 Buchanan Street Recreation Center Size: 3.83 acres, Features: A pathway 2600 Mount Vernon Ave. connects the Buchanan Street Shared Use neighborhood community to the Size: 1.58 acres, Features: Athletic Metro Stations at Braddock Road fields and tennis court and King Street.

69 Nannie J. Lee Center 77 Pomander Park 1108 Jefferson St. 600 S. Union St. Shared Use Size: 0.84 acres, Features: Riverfront Size: 14.6 acres, Features: Athletic sitting area fields, basketball court, playground, recreation center, tennis 78 Rivergate City Park courts, and volleyball court 2 Montgomery St. Size: 2.84 acres, Features: Riverfront Neighborhood Park Size: 3.55 acres, Features: Natural Size: 1.47 acres, Features: Basketball 70 Patrick Henry Field sitting, picnic areas, and volleyball Size: 2.96 acres, Features: Fenced dog wooded area, picnic area, and court, playground, and tennis 4643 Taney Ave. exercise area, tennis courts, playground. court Shared Use 79 Taylor Run Park parking Size: 11.56 acres, Features: Athletic Taylor Run Parkway East 51 Luckett Field 58 Taney Avenue Park fields, tennis courts, wooded area Size: 3.34 acres, Features: Wooded 45 Chambliss Park 3540 Wheeler Ave. 4149 Taney Ave. area 2505 N. Chambliss St. Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 71 William Ramsay Field Neighborhood Park Size: 3.31 acres, Features: athletic Size: 2.57 acres, Features: Open play 5700 Sanger Ave. 80 Timberbranch Parkway Size: 8.16 acres, Features: Parking, fields area, sitting areas, picnic area, and Shared Use Timberbranch Parkway tennis courts, wooded nature area wooded nature area. Size: 6.19 acres, Features: Dog with a walking trail 52 President Gerald R. Ford exercise area, and wooded area Park 59 Jones Point Park 46 Ewald Park 1426 and 1422 Janneys Lane 1 Jones Point Drive 4452 Duke St. Neighborhood Park National Park Neighborhood Park Size: 1.13 acres, Features: Open lawn Features: Playground, Size: 3.88 acres, Features: Basketball and seating areas athletic fields, trails, court, open space/field, parking, fishing piers playground, swimming pool and 53 Schuyler Hamilton Jones bathhouse Skateboard Park 60 Cameron Run 3540 Wheeler Ave. Regional Park 47 Goat Hill Park Neighborhood Park 4001 Eisenhower Ave. 33 Kennedy St. Size: 0.99 acres, Features: Skateboard Regional Neighborhood Park ramps Features: Great Waves Size: 2.47 acres, Features: Playground 54 Stevenson Park Waterpark, miniature equipment, sitting areas, natural 300 Stultz Road golf, batting cages, wooded area. Neighborhood Park picnic shelter and a special events Size: 8.49 acres, Features: Athletic pavillion 48 Hooffs Run Park and fields, basketball court, park Greenway shelter with grill, playground, and 61 Daingerfield Island 18A E. Linden St. seating 1 Marina Drive Neighborhood Park National Park Size: 4.53 acres, Features: Basketball 55 Timberland Park Size: 106 acres, Features: sailing, half court, dog exercise area, 66A Kennedy St. sailing classes, fishing, field sports garden, tennis court, and play- Neighborhood Park and a restaurant ground. Size: 0.53 acres, Features: Passive park area 62 George Mason Park 49 Hume Springs Park 2601 Cameron Mills Road 100 Dale St. 56 Montgomery Park Shared Use Neighborhood Park 901 N. Royal St. Size: 5.36 acres (9.40 acres with Size: 0.53 acres, Features: Playground Neighborhood Park school), Athletic fields, basketball and sitting areas. Size: 2.01 Acres, Features: Fenced dog courts, tennis courts, parking, run, tennis courts, tennis practice playground, and sitting area 50 James Mulligan Park board, picnic tables, playground, 3300 28th St. shelter, and water fountain 63 James K. Polk Field Neighborhood Park 57 Powhatan Park 5000 Polk Ave. 1010 Douglas St. Shared Use Neighborhood Park 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com individualized Newcomers & Community Guide & personalized attention for your health & well-being Attend First Night Alexandria Thursday, Sept. 18th Acupuncture 6:30 p.m.: Massage Therapy Acupuncture Happy Hour By Ann M. Dorman, CMP park, walking to their favorite Health Consulting Meetings & Events of Distinc- venues and award-winning res- (space is limited!) Skin Care tion taurants. Links with details will be Monday Meditation Series Yoga available in November at 6 Mondays from Sept. 8 through Weight Loss Pregnancy & Labor he best New Year’s Eve www.FirstNightAlexandria.org Oct. 13 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. Pain Management Celebration in the and #FNA20th. Mention this Ad and Ear Candling mid-Atlantic Region First Night Alexandria is the T Receive 20% off Any Service! Bach Flower Consultation happens in Alexan- largest, safest, indoor, family- dria. friendly, budget-friendly New 309 S. Washington Street • Alexandria Do you know that Alexandria is Year’s Eve celebration of the per- 703.299.0500 celebrating the 20th anniversary of forming arts in the Greater Wash- First Night on Dec. 31, 2014? ington Metropolitan area. Pur- HolisticTouchCenter.com Don’t miss the best New Year’s Eve chase your admission badges party in the region. We will host online by Dec.17 for $15. The 23 indoor venues with multiple price goes to $20 on the 18th stages featuring performances through the 31st! EnjoyEnjoyEnjoy thethethe tastestastestastes ofofof EthiopiaEthiopiaEthiopia andandand thethethe from 7 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. It’s a celebration for all ages and There’s a fantastic finale begin- ethnicities, showcasing the area’s MiddleMiddleMiddle EastEastEast ininin thethethe heartheartheart ofofof OldOldOld TownTownTown ning at 10 p.m. in the zero block best singers, dancers, actors, ma- of King Street followed by fabulous fireworks on the gicians, visual artists and musicians. Potomac River at midnight. In addition to the Fun Hunt, dozens of other ac- Everything takes place within four Old Town “Spot- tivities are being planned for the afternoon this year. light” areas and one in Del Ray. Attendees can take They will be posted in November at the metro, King Street Trolley, buses or drive and www.FirstNightAlexandria.org and #FNA20th. EthiopianEthiopianEthiopian Community Organizations HAWWIHAWWIHAWWI CaféCaféCafé &&& RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant ACT for Alexandria Arlington-Alexandria Coalition people the support, shelter, counseling ACT for Alexandria is a community for the Homeless and employment training they need to foundation that serves as a catalyst for The Arlington-Alexandria Coalition regain self-sufficiency. 703-525-7177 or increasing charitable investment and for the Homeless, Inc. offers shelter to www.aachhomeless.org. community engagement locally. 703- homeless people and works in coordina- 11251125 QueenQueen StreetStreet • • 703-717-9740 703-717-9740 739-7778 or www.actforalexandria.org. tion with public agencies, businesses See Community, Page 14 and community groups to give homeless 22 blocksblocks westwest ofof FiveFive GuysGuys ALIVE! Emergency food assistance, emergency financial assistance, shelter, year-round preschool, furniture and housewares. 703-837-9300 or www.alive-inc.org.

Alexandria Community Services Everything You Ever Wanted to Board The Alexandria Community Services Board (CSB) is a group of 16 volunteers Know About the Catholic Church appointed by Alexandria City Council, which oversees the use of public funds to provide mental health, intellectual disability and substance abuse services but were Afraid to Ask! through the Department of Community and Human Services. www.alexandriava.gov/mhmrsa.

Animal Welfare League of Alex- andria Pet adoptions, spay and neuter assistance, education and community service and outreach .703-746-4774 or www.alexandriaanimals.org.

High Holy Days Services with Rabbi Leila Gal Berner • Catholic? Need to update your Faith? • Non-Catholic? Interested in learning more? We are a welcoming, Our RCIA* Classes are participatory, family-friendly just what you’re looking for! Don’t wait another year! and diverse community Classes meet Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm meeting in Arlington. We starting September 4 accept donations; we don’t Celebrate our Jewish souls For more info: sell tickets. Expand our Jewish minds Susan Doyle 703.998.6100, x12 Reconstruct our Jewish hearts or [email protected] Blessed Sacrament Church KolAmiNVRC.org • 571-271-8387 1427 W. Braddock Rd • Alexandria www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 13 Newcomers & Community Guide Ending Homelessness in the City of Alexandria

We believe that no one within the City of to ending homelessness across Northern addiction, or mental health issue that may Housing Alliance, Wesley Housing Develop- Alexandria should experience homelessness Virginia). cause difficulties in finding housing. Chroni- ment Corporation, Salvation Army, and – no one should be without a safe, suitable, Progress has been made in ending cally homeless adults can create huge bills Friends of Guest House; city offices such as and stable place to call home. homelessness within the past few years. The for tax-payers by frequent use of emergency the Department of Community and Human number of people counted as homeless on rooms, jail time, and shelter use. In 2012 Services, the Department of Housing, and hat’s the modified vision state- a given day in winter dropped from 352 in Alexandria launched a pilot “housing first” the Domestic Violence Program; and other ment for The Partnership to Pre- 2012 to 267 in 2014. New services have program for up to four chronically home- agencies such as the Alexandria Redevel- Tvent and End Homelessness in been created to make better use of re- less adults to be placed in permanent sup- opment and Housing Authority, and Alex- the City of Alexandria (PPEH). sources. The Homeless Services Assessment portive housing apartments and then work andria Housing Development Corp. This is a collaborative group representing Center (HSAC) was launched in 2012 and through New Hope Housing to engage in Alexandria City is a caring community public and private stakeholders that work is now operated by the Alexandria Office needed and desired services. This year the and there are resources if you need help. If to plan, coordinate, and implement an ef- of Community Services. This is the point of U. S. Department of Housing and Urban you are at risk of becoming homeless or are fective and efficient continuum of care for entry for people seeking emergency shelter Development (HUD) will provide funding currently experiencing homelessness, please people who are currently homeless or at risk and allows for the efficient and effective to New Hope Housing to house eight more call 703-548-0452 to talk to someone about of homelessness. connection of persons to services through individuals. shelter and housing options. This number “Ending homelessness is possible in Al- a comprehensive screening and eligibility PPEH members include many area is the centralized intake number for all Al- exandria City. We have resources. We have process. nonprofits such as ALIVE, Arlington Alex- exandria Shelters. good people. And we have a small home- New housing options for people who are andria Coalition for the Homeless, If you would like to get involved, learn less population. We can make this happen.” chronically homeless are also available. Carpenter’s Shelter, Catholic Charities, more, or volunteer, please call Jan-Michael said Pamela L. Michell, Governing Board Chronically homeless individuals are de- Christ Church Lazarus Ministry, Community Sacharko, New Hope Housing’s Develop- chair of PPEH and executive director of fined as being homeless repeatedly or for a Lodgings, Friends of Guest House, New ment Director, at 703-799-2293 or email New Hope Housing (a nonprofit working long time in conjunction with a disability, Hope Housing, Northern Virginia Affordable [email protected] Community Organizations

From Page 13 Community Lodgings, Inc. At Home Alexandria Community Lodgings’ mission is to lift families Part of a national “village movement” of small from homelessness and instability to independence nonprofit groups forming in communities all across and self-sufficiency through transition-in-place the country, At Home Alexandria’s (AHA) mission housing, affordable housing and youth education is to help residents ages 55+ in Alexandria live programs. 703-549-4407 or http:// independently and in their homes for as long as communitylodgings.org/. they can. AHA provides an array of services like transportation, light home maintenance, errand Computer C.O.R.E. running, gardening, technical support, snow shov- Helps low-income adults acquire the technologi- eling, and light housekeeping. It also organizes a cal and life skills they need to pursue their career variety of social and educational events. aspirations; tuition is free, and accordingly, dona- www.athomeinalexandria.org. tions are needed. 703-931-7346 or Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet www.computercore.org. The Miracle League of Alexandria provides just one of many ways to get Carpenter’s Shelter As the largest homeless shelter in Northern Vir- Hopkins House involved and volunteer in Alexandria. Visit ginia, Carpenter’s Shelter serves over 1,000 The mission of Hopkins House is to provide qual- www.miracleleagueofalexandria.com. homeless and formerly homeless children and ity educational programs and opportunities to adults each year. Carpenter’s Shelter’s care offers children, youths and their families, regardless of continuous services, aiding the chronically home- income, to help them achieve their full intellectual, less and shelter residents through their transition economic and social potential. 703-549-8072 or back into independent living. Ninety percent of www.hopkinshouse.org. Connect and Contribute those who complete the Carpenter’s Shelter program never return to homelessness again. 703 Literacy Council of Northern Virginia 548-7500 or www.carpentersshelter.org. Teaches adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and understanding English. Offers Service and citizen’s associations lead The Campagna Center one-to-one tutoring programs for adult learners as The center operates programs that support chil- well as beginning-level ESOL and Family Learning community participation. dren in Alexandria by providing services that allow adult programs. 703-237-0866 or www.lcnv.org, them to arrive at school ready to learn and ensure they are academically successful at each grade Northern Virginia Family Services lexandria is home to many diverse JAYCEES level. Programs include Alexandria Head Start, Offers employments and job training, health neighborhoods, each with its own P.O. Box 1836 Early Head Start, full-day preschool The Campagna care, housing, mental health, foster care and home A Alexandria, VA 22313 Early Learning Center, extended-day preschools visitations to new parents. 703-385-3267 or distinctive traditions. As each neigh- www.alexjaycees.org program Afternoon Adventures, before- and after- www.nvfs.org. borhood has developed, so have the service school tutoring/child care Campagna Kids, tutor- groups and citizens associations that pro- VOLUNTEER ALEXANDRIA ing and mentoring with Building Better Futures Rebuilding Together Alexandria vide an opportunity to meet your neighbors 123 N. Alfred St., 3rd floor and education programs for immigrants and refu- Home repair and maintenance for vulnerable and participate in the activities and events 703-836-2176 gee families with the New Neighbors program. veterans, elderly, disabled and families with chil- www.volunteeralexandria.org 703-549-0111 or www.campagnacenter.org. dren. 703-836-1021 or that make Alexandria unique. Whether you NORTH OLD TOWN CITIZENS ASSOCIATION www.RebuildingTogetherAlex.org. have five minutes or five hours, consider Center for Alexandria’s Children joining one of the many organizations in P.O. Box 25571 The CAC is a public-private partnership based on Senior Services of Alexandria Alexandria, VA 22313 Alexandria that help solve problems, im- the Children’s Advocacy Center Model, which has Support services for elders enabling them to age 703-549-5849 been shown to improve outcomes for families and with dignity. 703-836-4414 or prove lives, connect citizens and strengthen www.notice-alexandria.org victims of abuse. The center provides services for www.seniorservicesalex.org. the community. OLD TOWN CIVIC ASSOCIATION victims and their families and coordinates the re- P.O. Box 1213 sponse between victims and nonprofits aiming to Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of North- serve them. 703-838-4381 or ern Virginia ROTARY CLUB OF ALEXANDRIA Alexandria, VA 22313 www.oldtowncivic.org www.centerforalexandriaschildren.org. Parent education, public education-re: child P. O. Box 320666 abuse and court advocacy for abused and neglected Alexandria, VA 22320 DEL RAY CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Child and Family Network Centers children.703-820-9001 or www.scanva.org, www.alexandriarotary.org 1601 Mount Vernon Ave. Provides free and fully accredited preschool edu- KIWANIS, KIWANIS OF DEL RAY Alexandria, VA 22301 cation for children living in poverty in Northern Volunteer Alexandria 703-549-0225 Virginia, including free family support, literacy, job Aims to offer comprehensive human services to www.alexandriakiwanis.org www.delraycitizen.org training, and health programs to the parents of the entire Alexandria community; services include students. Currently, Child and Family Network volunteer recruitment and placement, court-re- FOUNDERS PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Centers serve nearly 200 children and their fami- ferred community service placement, community www.alexandriafounderspark.org lies each year at six program sites throughout awareness events and volunteer management Alexandria and Arlington. 703-836-0214 or — Jeanne Theismann www.cfnc-online.org. See Community, Page 15 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Guide Services for Seniors

enior Services of Alexan- AniMeals on Wheels – dria (SSA) is a non-profit Through AniMeals on Wheels SSA Sfounded in 1968 by a volunteers deliver dog and cat group of residents commit- food to income-eligible seniors in ted to improving the lives of seniors partnership with the Animal Wel- in the community. In partnership fare League of Alexandria. with the City of Alexandria, donors, Food is delivered once a month, faith communities, and volunteers, and seniors have the option of 10 SSA provides programs and services lbs. of dry food or 10 cans of wet including Meals on Wheels, DOT food. Para-Transit Services, AniMeals on If you are interested in volun- Wheels, and the Friendly Visitor Pro- teering for this program, or receiv- gram. SSA also includes an Infor- ing this service, email communi mation and Education Program [email protected] or made up of a monthly Speaker Se- call 703-836-4414, ext. 13. ries, “Senior Living in Alexandria” cable television show, and Senior In- Friendly Visitor Program – formation Corners which offer in- SSA screens and trains volunteers formation about service providers, who donate their time to bring activities, and resources for seniors companionship during weekly vis- and their caregivers. SSA is a link its to elderly people residing in the between aging seniors and other City of Alexandria. The goal of the community members with a mission program is to relieve loneliness to foster independence and self-suf- and the feeling of isolation expe- ficiency, enabling seniors to age with rienced by many of the city’s se- dignity. niors. To volunteer or if you know of a senior who could benefit from SERVICES AND VOLUNTEER a friendly visit, email OPPORTUNITIES [email protected] Meals on Wheels – Through or call 703-836-4414, ext. 20. SSA’s Senior Nutrition Program, the City of Alexandria’s Meals on DOT Transportation Ser- Wheels program and SSA’s Meals vices – For residents of Alexan- on Wheels Direct Pay program al- dria unable to use public transport, low seniors who are unable to DOT Transportation provides safe leave their homes to shop or who and reliable curb-to-curb taxi ser- have difficulty preparing a meal to vices seven days a week in com- have two health meals a day de- pliance with the Americans with livers to their homes. SSA provides Disabilities Act. SSA’s meals 365 days a year in partner- reservationists schedule client ship with the City of Alexandria, rides, which are provided by Dia- volunteers, and donors. mond Transportation and White Volunteers are always needed es- Top Cab companies. For more in- pecially on weekends to deliver formation email meals. The time commitment is [email protected] about two hours and training is or call 703-836-4414, ext. 15. provided. For more information Senior Services of Alexandria about receiving Meals on Wheels Mary Lee Anderson, Executive contact mealsonwheels@ Director seniorservicesalex.org or call 703- 700 Princess Street, Mezzanine 836-4414, ext. 12. If you are in- Level terested in becoming a volunteer Alexandria, VA 22314 for this program email 703-836-4414 [email protected]. www.seniorservicesalex.org Community Organizations

From Page 14 homeless people. Around the country, operates the affordable housing units. training. 703-836-2176 or http:// [email protected], http:// volunteeralexandria.org. christianrelief.org/, or 703-317-9086.

Friends of Guest House Assistance League of Northern Offers structure, supervision, support Virginia and assistance to female ex-offenders An all-volunteer organization that who sincerely want to improve their clothes, feeds, educates and nurtures lives and break the cycle of incarcera- those in need. Working through six el- tion. Friends of Guest House offers the ementary schools and Inova Fairfax only program for women of its kind in Hospital, Assistance League touches the Northern Virginia, and receives count- lives of some of the most needy in less inquiries every year. http:// Northern Virginia. The schools involved friendsofguesthouse.org/. include Dogwood Elementary in Reston, Lynbrook Elementary and Garfield El- Christian Relief Services ementary in Springfield, Cora Kelly Incorporated in 1985, in Virginia, Elementary in Alexandria and Pine through partnership with 14 agencies, Spring Elementary in Falls Church Vol- Christian Relief Services offers up to 24 unteers and donors are always needed. months of transitional housing, case Contact [email protected] or management and supportive services for www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 15 Sports Getting To Know High School Sports ... T.C. Williams

The football team Girls’ Basketball Coach: Kesha Walton. ended a 22-year Boys’ Soccer Coach: Martin Nickley. Rival School: West Potomac. playoff drought. What happened last year: The boys’ School: T.C. Williams High School. soccer team won the 6A state champion- Mascot: Titans. ship, along with Conference 7 and 6A North School Colors: Red, white and blue. region titles. The boys’ outdoor track and Athletic Director: Steve Colantuoni, field team won the state championship. The 703-824-6860. gymnastics team won the Conference 7 title. Football Coach: Dennis Randolph The girls’ basketball team finished confer- (eighth year). ence runner-up and reached the region

The Titans ended a 22-year playoff quarterfinals. photo ile drought in 2013, reaching the postseason for the first time since 1990. TC finished Quotable: “It feels amazing. It’s not ev- the regular season with a 7-3 record, earn- ery day you can be a state champion. It’s a ing the No. 9 seed in the 6A North region really great feeling. playoffs. The Titans lost to South County We worked really hard and I think all the in the opening round. hard work finally paid off.” — Then-junior Gazette Packet f Eryk Williamson after the boys’ soccer team The T.C. Williams boys’ soccer team won the 6A state champion- Boys’ Basketball Coach: Bryan Hill. won the 6A state title. ship in 2014. ... St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School: St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School. Rival School: Episcopal. Mascot: Saints. School Colors: Red, white, green and gold. What happened last year: The boys’ soccer Athletic Director: Stephanie Koroma (girls), team won IAC and state championships. The field

Gazette Packet f 703-212-2776; Andrew Taibl (boys) 703-212-2775. hockey team beat Holton-Arms to win the ISL tour- Football Coach: Bernard Joseph (fourth year). nament title. The boys’ lacrosse team defeated St. The Saints failed to win a game in 2013, finishing Christopher’s to win the state title. The girls’ lacrosse 0-9. team finished 29-2, winning the ISL championship and finishing state runner-up. Field Hockey Coach: Alicia Grater. ile photo Boys’ Basketball Coach: Ron Ginyard. Quotable: “Until we get past that hump, I’m feel- Girls’ Basketball Coach: Calvin Crenshaw. ing like Marv Levy and the Buffalo Bills.” — Boys’ Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Andrew Taibl. soccer coach Bo Amato, whose teams had reached Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Kathy Jenkins. the state semifinals four years in row but failed to a The St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes boys’ soccer team won the win a title prior to the 2013 season. 2013 VISAA state championship. ... Bishop Ireton ... Episcopal School: Bishop Ireton High School. School: Episcopal High School. Mascot: Cardinals. Mascot: Maroon. School Colors: Burgundy and gold. School Colors: Maroon and black. Athletic Director: Bill Simmons, 703- Athletic Director: Jim Fitzpatrick 212-5169. (boys), 703-933-4034; Jen Fitzpatrick Football Coach: Tony Verducci (eighth (girls), 703-933-4036 year). Football Coach: Panos Voulgaris (third The Cardinals won two of their first three year). Former Episcopal running back games in 2013, lost their next five and Kelly Larkin, left, and the Bishop The Maroon won four of their first five Nigel Beckford rushed for 312 ended the year with victories over Potomac Ireton girls’ lacrosse team won a games in 2013, but finished 5-4 after drop- yards and five touchdowns in a School and Pope John Paul the Great to fin- pair of championships in 2014. ping three of their final four. game against Flint Hill in 2013. ish the season with a 4-6 record. championships. The boys’ basketball team Boys’ Soccer Coach: Rick Wilcox. reached the ISL semifinals. The boys’ bas- Boys’ Basketball Coach: Neil posted a winning record and defeated Boys’ Basketball Coach: Jim ketball beat St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes in the Berkman. Bishop O’Connell in the WCAC tournament Fitzpatrick. IAC semifinals, but lost to Bullis in the Girls’ Basketball Coach: Derek quarterfinals. Girls’ Basketball Coach: Katrina championship game. The softball team won Campbell. Reed. the ISL championship. Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Rick Sofield. Quotable: “It was so surreal. It was Baseball Coach: Chris Warren. Baseball Coach: Rex Thomas. amazing. We’ve been working for 11 Quotable: “He’s a Division I running Rival School: Bishop O’Connell. months, so we deserved it. It was the great- Rival School: St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes. back. Someone’s going to get real lucky est feeling in the world.” — Charlotte when they get him at the next level.”— Foot- What happened last year: The girls’ Sofield on winning the WCAC girls’ lacrosse What happened last year: The girls’ ball coach Panos Voulgaris about Nigel lacrosse team won WCAC and VISAA state championship. soccer, volleyball and basketball teams Beckford.

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10 713 UNION ST S ...... 3 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,650,000 .... Townhouse .. 0.03 ...... 22314 ...... BACKYARD BOATS ...... 06/13/14 Copyright 2014 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of July 15, 2014. 9 616 Fort Williams Parkway — $1,800,000 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 ❖ 17 A sampling of annual Entertainment community events

festival, art enthusiasts can discover www.marinemarathon.com/ to August 2014 spectacular paintings, life-size register and for more. sculptures, jewelry, photography, FRIDAY/AUG. 29 ceramics and more. Visit www.artfestival.com. SATURDAY/OCT. 25 Big Chalk Draw. 8-10 a.m. at Art at Volunteer Fest 2014. the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall A region-wide Lane, Mount Vernon.This is a free day of community service that community art event. Once again SUNDAY/SEPT. 14 mobilizes hundreds of volunteers to help nonprofits accomplish tasks that school supplies and back packs will Vintage Crystal: Sip and Salsa. 2-6 they would not have the time or be collected to benefit children in p.m. 220 20th St. Sip and Salsa resources to do on their own. Visit need in the area. Call 703-201-1250 brings wines from Spain, Portugal www.volunteerfairfax.org/non- or visit www.artatthecenter.org. and Argentina together with tastes profits/volunteerfest.php for times from restaurants in Crystal City and and locations. the region. Live Latin jazz and salsa September 2014 dancing and lessons round out the Wine in the Water Park. 6-10 p.m. action for an afternoon outdoors. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 25-26 Tickets cost $20 and include wine Crystal City Water Park, 1750 Crystal Fall Harvest Family Days. 9 a.m.-5 and food tastes. $10 designated Drive. Combines sips and sounds to p.m. at George Washington’s Mount driver tickets are available and create an outdoor event featuring Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon include food tastes. Visit interesting wine varietals and music Memorial Highway. Enjoy autumn crystalcity.org for more. in the neighborhood’s signature activities including wagon rides, Crystal City Water Park. Every Friday wheat treating, 18th-century dancing in September. Visit crystalcity.org. SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 demonstration, and straw bale maze, and more. Included in estate Mount Vernon Colonial Market admission. Visit and Fair. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Mount MONDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 1-7 www.mountvernon.org/ for more. Annual Workhouse Clay National Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Ceramics Exhibition. Workhouse Vernon. Fifty colonial-attired artisans Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, demonstrate 18th-century crafts and

Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet Lorton. This exhibition represents the sell traditional wares such as baskets, November 2014 depth and breadth of contemporary woodcarvings, tin and ironwork, leatherworkings, weavings, furniture functional and sculptural ceramic TUESDAY/NOV. 4 artworks being created throughout and much more. Visit Election Day. the country. Visit www.mountvernon.org/plan-your- General Election. Visit www.workhouseceramics.org/ visit/calendar/events/colonial- www.sbe.virginia.gov/ and index.php?p=1_15_Clay-National- market-fair/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ 2014. upcoming.htm SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 20-21 SATURDAY/SEPT. 6 2nd Annual Arlington Festival of TUESDAY/NOV. 11 24th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival. the Arts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highland Arlington National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony. 1-7 p.m. Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Street in the Clarendon District, Highway, Arlington. Artists to Arlington. More than 100 artists will Arlington National Cemetery, headline the festival include Corey showcase their work including Arlington. About 5,000 visitors Wallace DUBtet (1 p.m.), Ghost Train paintings, jewelry, pottery, glass, and attend the annual remembrance Orchestra (2:15 p.m.), Brooklyn much more. Visit artfestival.com for ceremonies in the Memorial eight-piece band Red Baraat (3:45 more. Amphitheater. Visit p.m.) and New Orleans Grammy Mount Vernon Marketplace. 9 a.m.- www.arlingtoncemetery.mil. Veterans Day Memorial Service. winners Rebirth Brass Band (5:30 5 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Alexandria and USA Birthday Celebration at Oronoco Bay 11 p.m.). Free to the public. Visit Highway, Mount Vernon. Visit a Park. The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra performs as a.m. at the Rocky Versace Memorial recreation of an early American at Mount Vernon Community Center, www.rosslynva.org/jazz for more. the sky lights up with fireworks. Memorial 5K. 6 p.m. in Crystal City, marketplace with crafts, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, entertainment and more. Try your Alexandria. Arlington. Honors the victims, trucks, a sweet dessert truck along firefighters, and public safety who hand at 18th century cricket and enjoy evening programs. Children $9, with a boutique truck. Visit SUNDAY/OCT. 5 responded on Sept. 11, 2001. $35-40 www.facebook.com/LinkLocale/ Woodrow Wilson Bridge FRIDAY/NOV. 28 entry fee. Arlington911race.com. adults $18. Call 703-780-2000; 703- 799-8697 or visit events. Marathon. 7 a.m. Starts at Alexandria Tree Lighting. 7-9 p.m. www.MountVernon.org for more. Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Market Square, 301 King St., SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Alexandria. Annual event featuring FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 3-5 Highway and ends at National Craft and Family Fun Fair. 9 a.m.-3 lighting the City tree, performances SUNDAY/SEPT. 21 Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Harbor, Md. Packet pick up Oct. 3, 4- p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and a visit from Santa to open the Tour. 6-9 p.m. Mount Vernon 8:30 p.m. and Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Mount Vernon. Pups and Pilsners. 2-6 p.m. 1400 Christmas season. Visit Estate, 3200 George Washington at the U.S. Patents and Trade Office, Connect with old friends and Crystal Drive, Arlington. Fly solo or www.alexandriava.gov/Calendar. Memorial Pkwy., Mount Vernon. 600 Dulany St. Minimum age is 13. neighbors. Cold drinks and luncheon bring Fido to the Pups and Pilsners Enjoy live blues and spectacular Half marathon: $105, for military: items from the St. Luke’s grill will be outdoor beer festival. This dog- views of the Potomac River while $95. 6K: $45, For police, fire and FRIDAY/NOV. 28 -TUESDAY/JAN. 6 available, along with a gourmet bake friendly festival features a beer sampling wine from 16 Virginia EMTs: $40. After Aug. 31, prices will Christmas in Mount Vernon. sale featuring cakes, pies, cookies garden with multiple stations. Visit 9 wineries. Visitors learn about the increase by $10. Visit and brownies made by St. Luke’s www.crystalcity.org/do for more. a.m.-4 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon successes and failures of our register.wilsonbridgehalf.com. Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon. finest cooks. There also will be fresh Founding Father’s wine endeavors, produce from a nearby farm. Mount Vernon decks the halls with SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 enjoy live blues music, and meet themed Christmas trees on the estate Entertainment will be provided by a “George and Martha Washington” on SATURDAY/OCT. 11 guest guitarist and two local pianists. Clarendon Day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Near and festive greenery in the Mansion. the Mansion’s piazza. Visit Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m.-4 For children, there will be a moon- Clarendon Metro station, 3100 Visit www.mountvernon.org/ www.mountvernon.org. p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount bounce, face-painting and games. Wilson Blvd., Arlington. A christmas. Vernon Ave. Local artists will Visit www.saintlukeschurch.net or celebration of the Clarendon perform. Browse artwork by local call 703-765-4342 for more. neighborhood and a showcase for the SATURDAY/OCT. 4 artists and more. Visit Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m.-4 people who make the neighborhood December 2014 Art on the Avenue. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount great with activities, live 2301 Mount Vernon Ave., ArtMarket for more. Vernon Ave. Local artists will entertainment and food. Visit SATURDAY/DEC. 6 Alexandria. A multicultural arts perform. Browse artwork by local www.clarendon.org/clarendon-day. 44th Annual Campagna Center festival celebrating the community’s artists and more. Visit Scottish Walk Parade. 11 a.m. diversity through the arts in the Del FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-19 www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ Old Town Alexandria, parade begins WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 24 Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Freedomwalk Festival. The US ArtMarket for more. at St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets. More Virginia. Visit FreedomWalk Festival is a weekend Blues and Brews. 5-8 p.m. 2121 than 100 Scottish Clans, pipe and Crystal Drive. Come to Blues & Brews www.artontheavenue.org for more. long, non-competitive, social walking 15th Annual Mid-Atlantic challenge bringing participants of all drum bands, Scottish dancers, re- SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY/SEPT.13-24 and enjoy beverages from the Beer enactment groups, Scottie dogs, Oktoberfest. Noon-7 p.m. at The ages and abilities together for fun, Northern Virginia Senior Garden, not to mention drinks hand- dignitaries and, of course, Santa Village at Shirlington, 4001 Campbell fitness, and international Olympics. selected by experts at Crystal City’s Claus will march through the streets Online registration open. Ave., Arlington. More than 60 friendship.Different trails will be Washington Wine Academy and of Old Town. Visit Various venues around Northern breweries giving out 4 ounce offered each day, and a variety of Crystal City Wine Shop. Visit www.campagnacenter.org/events/ Virginia. Events include badminton, samples, local food vendors, an distances ranging from 3-27 miles (5- crystalcity.org for more. scottish-christmas-walk-weekend or volleyball, cycling, a 5k road race, authentic German band and 43 kilometers) starting at the Holiday www.visitalexandriava.com/events/ and many more. $12 per person. Visit authentic Oktoberfest food. $30 for Inn Rosslyn, 1900 N Fort Myer Drive. 44th-Annual-Campagna-Center- www.nvso.us for more. those who sample beer, includes a Visit www.rosslynva.org/do for more. October 2014 Scottish-Walk-Parade/983/. tasting glass and 10 tickets. Clarendon Truck Rally. 6:30-9 p.m. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 13-14 Additional tickets will be sold for $1 3140 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington. each; free to others. Oktoberfest THURSDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 23-26 King Street Art Festival. 10 a.m.- WEDNESDAY/DEC. 31 The Clarendon Truck Rally will be 2014 will be held rain or shine. Visit Marine Corps Marathon. Arlington. 7p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. First Night Alexandria. Events take offering sampling of some of the area www.capcitybrew.com/ Various times and locations through Sunday. Old Town, King Street, place through out the day at food trucks Thursdays in October. oktoberfest14.php for more. the weekend. A weekend of events numerous venues around the City of Alexandria. At this community Each week will feature a few meal leading up to the race. Visit 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2014-15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet

Alexandria celebrates Earth Day at Ben Brenman Park. ACPS students crowded near the runway to catch a glimpse at their counterpart’s were parading down the runway during the upcycling fashion show.

Alexandria. Visit www.firstnight cakes are available for purchase, but alexandria.org for more. everyone is welcome to pack a picnic lunch. Pets should be left at home. Admission is free. Visit February 2015 www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation. MID-FEBRUARY Community Tax Assistance Day. June 2015 Fairfax SkillSource Center, 7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300 West, MONDAYS, JUNE-AUGUST Annandale. The IRS Volunteer Crystal Screen. 1851 S. Bell St., Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Arlington. A free outdoor film every program offers free assistance with Monday at sunset in the summer. 2015 Federal and state tax returns Visit www.crystalcity.org/do. for households with a total income of $52,000 or less. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org/ FRIDAYS IN JUNE individuals/vita.php. Vintage Crystal: Wine in the Water Park. 10 p.m. Crystal City Water Park, 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington. Live music and wine-sipping every March 2015 Friday in June. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/wine-in-the- SECOND TUESDAY IN MARCH water-park21. Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade. Annual parade to celebrating Fat Tuesday. Visit www.clarendon.org/ mardi-gras/. July 2015 SECOND SATURDAY IN JULY SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR April 2015 USA and Alexandria Birthday Celebration. Oronoco Bay Park, Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. APRIL - JUNE 100 Madison Street, Alexandria. Relay for Life. Fundraise participate in Celebrate Alexandria’s 265th all-night-long events to help those birthday along the Potomac waterfront with fireworks, cake and Publishing Publishing affected by cancer through the Dates Dates American Cancer Society. Visit live music. Visit SEPTEMBER www.relayforlife.org for specific www.visitalexandriava.com/events/ events and details. USA-Alexandria-Birthday- HomeLifeStyle...... 9/10/14 HomeLifeStyle...... 11/12/14 Celebration/6607. 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