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The Arlington County PoliceDepartment has completed aweeks-long investigation into theSeptember 14, 2019, false reportof a possible shooter at theBallston Quarter movie theater. Areview of the facts and circum-stances by the Commonwealth’sAttorney’s Office determined thatthere was no evidence that anycrime was committed, nor did any-one enter the theater with the in-tent to cause public harm or con-
cern. As a result, no charges willbe filed.
To summarize this incident, atapproximately 8:38 p.m. on Sept.14, police were dispatched to mul-tiple emergency calls reporting apossible shooter inside the movietheater at the Ballston Quarter lo-cated at 4238 Wilson Boulevard.Upon police arrival, the theaterwas placed under shelter in placestatus while a systematic search ofthe entire Ballston Quarter was
initiated. The search concludedwith negative results and no evi-dence of a shooting or any victimsof a shooting were located.
Following the incident, detec-tives conducted a thorough inves-tigation which included the reviewof surveillance images, witnessinterviews and the identificationof the involved parties. The evi-dence determined that during theplaying of the movie IT ChapterTwo, a juvenile within a group
shouted a video game reference tothe effect of “Pennywise has sharp-shooter activated.” This statementwas misinterpreted as a possibleactive incident, however, the in-vestigation revealed that at notime were references to an activeshooter made inside the theater.
“A thorough and complete inves-tigation revealed no evidence tosupport that any crime was com-mitted,” said Theo Stamos,Commonwealth’s Attorney. “Intoday’s climate of heightenedawareness around active violence
incidents in public places, this in-cident serves as a reminder aboutthe unintended impacts otherwiseinnocent actions might have.”
“While we’re fortunate this inci-dent was a false alarm and no sig-nificant injuries were reported, re-sponding officers acted quickly anddutifully to ensure the safety of thepublic and mall personnel,” said M.Jay Farr, Chief of Police. “I amproud of the actions of our respond-ing officers and the detailed detec-tive work conducted to bring thisincident to its final disposition.”
On the False Report of Ballston Quarter Shooter
The Arlington County PoliceDepartment’s Homicide/RobberyUnit is investigating a shootingthat took place in the early morn-ing hours of Oct. 10, 2019 in theAlcova Heights neighborhood.
At approximately 12:54 a.m.,police were dispatched to the 3500block of 6th Street S. for the re-port of a shooting. Upon arrival,officers located an adult male vic-tim in the roadway suffering froma gunshot wound and immediatelybegan rendering aid. The victimwas transported by medics to anarea hospital with injuries that areconsidered non-life-threatening.The suspect fled the scene in adark colored SUV prior to policearrival. Currently there is no sus-
pect description.The preliminary investigation
indicates this to be an isolated in-cident and there is no evidence ofany ongoing threat to the commu-nity. Detectives continue their in-vestigation and are speaking withwitnesses and processing evidenceas the search for the suspect pro-ceeds.
Anyone with information and/orhome surveillance that may assistthe investigation is asked to con-tact Detective S. King of the Ho-micide/Robbery Unit at 703-228-4243 or [email protected] may also be providedanonymously through the Arling-ton County Crime Solvers hotlineat 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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Police InvestigateShooting in Alcova Heights
DROP-OFF SITES FOR GLASSArlington residents have three more
drop-off sites for recycling used glassjars and bottles. Customized purple-and-green bins now stand ready at:
❖ Aurora Hills Community Center/Branch Library, 735 18th St. S.
❖ Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 N.Military Rd.
❖ Lee Community Center, 5722 LeeHighway.
Residents are now formally asked tokeep glass out of single-stream “bluecart” recycling collected weekly atthe curb. (Other troublesome itemsto keep out of the blue carts: plasticbags, shredded paper, wire hangersand garden hoses. Try the County’sWhere Does It Go? database for aparticular type of item.)
THURSDAY/OCT. 17The Future of AI. 12-1 p.m. At
Virginia Tech Research Center, 900North Glebe Road, Second Floor,Arlington. Virginia Tech’s InnovationCampus in Alexandria will focus notjust in technical domains but alsolooking at the policy and ethicalimplications to ensure thattechnology doesn’t drive inequity. Inthis talk, Virginia Tech humanitiesscholar Sylvester Johnson andcomputer scientist Kurt Luther willshare recent discoveries and explorehow the latest technological advancesin AI are changing our lives. RSVP toShannon Andrea at 571-858-3262 [email protected]
Cards & Clubs Event. 12:30-4:30p.m. At TopGolf in Alexandria, 6625S. Van Dorn Street, Alexandria. TheArlington Chamber of Commerce isholding its 3rd Annual Cards & Clubsevent. This is a great event forincreasing your network and doingsome team-building with yourcolleagues while enjoying a fun gameof golf. Includes games, prizes, asilent auction, and delicious food anddrinks. This event is open to thegeneral public - all are welcome toattend and are encouraged to bringtheir colleagues or friends. The costof registration, which includes golfand dinner, is $150 for Chambermembers and $175 for non-members.Call 703-525-2400.
FRIDAY/OCT. 18Food Day 2019. 8:30-11:05 a.m. At
Carlin Springs Elementary School,5995 5th Road, Arlington. Featureschefs from Jose Andres’ThinkFoodGroup, as well as award-winning local Chefs David Guas andCathal Armstrong. Their message issimple: healthy food keeps kidsfueled up and ready to learn.Activities will include assembly of theCareFirst Big Salad by acclaimed chefand TV personality David Guas, ahealthy breakfast with renownedChef Cathal Armstrong, sampling ofplant based “faux joes” byThinkFoodGroup chefs, a vegetablerelay race with Kate Garsson of
Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at leasttwo weeks before event.
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The Arlington County Police Depart-ment is warning the public about atelephone scam targeting area resi-
dents.Residents have reported receiving unso-
licited phone calls from individuals fraudu-lently claiming to be technicians with Do-minion Energy. These individuals accuse thevictims of having overdue bills which mustimmediately be paid, or their power will bedisconnected. The caller then provides afraudulent claim number and phone num-ber where the funds may be paid and oftenrequests payment using a prepaid debit or
gift card.In some cases, scammers have deliber-
ately falsified the information transmittedto the victim’s caller ID display to disguisetheir identity.
Residents should not rely on their callerID to verify the credibility of the call. Verifywhat you’re being told about your accountby calling Dominion Energy directly at 866-366-4357. Dominion Energy does not call,text or email customers asking for theirpersonal information. For additional fraudprevention tips, visit the Dominion Energywebsite at www.dominionenergy.com.
Ways to ProtectYourself from Scams
Reduce the risk of becoming a victim of ascam by following these crime preventiontips:
❖ Always be suspicious of unsolicitedphone calls.
❖ Be alert for any caller who requests pay-ment over the phone through a pre-paiddebit card or gift card – it’s a telltale sign ofa potential scam.
❖ Never provide money or personal in-
formation to someone with whom you don’thave ties and did not initiate contact.
❖ Don’t use a phone number provided toyou from the caller to verify their credibil-ity.
❖ Trust your instincts – if an unknowncaller makes you uncomfortable or saysthings that don’t sound right, hang up.
Report Scams: If you find that youwere a target or victim of a scam in Arling-ton County, file an online police report orcall the Emergency Communications Cen-ter at 703-558-2222.
Dominion Energy Phone Scam Targets Arlington County Residents
By Shirley Ruhe
The Connection
Tiny feet scramble, pulling grand-parents by the hand up the stairsat Fire Station #8 on Lee Highway Saturday, Oct. 12. It is Fire
Prevention Week Open House in Arlingtonwith Arlington stations open from Fire Sta-tion #1 at Glebe Road to Fire Station #10at Rosslyn.
A tour of Fire Station #8 begins with apeek inside the small bedroom space of afirefighter. Hands quickly clamp over
children’s ears as a test alarm is set off toillustrate what would happen if a real firebell went off. The firefighter would be upand dressed and ready to go in a matter ofminutes.
Three-year-old Ryan Pavelich takes abreak by sitting at the large kitchen tablebeside Captain Lightfoot. A father urgeshis son to ask questions about the fire truckor the daily routine. “Who is the best cook?”Outside the kitchen window is a patio witha grill. “We use the grill more than thestove.”
The tour group walks into the meetingroom where firefighters catch up on tech-niques and new information and thenchecks out the gym equipment nearby. Andonto the lounge with the nine over-sizedpadded chairs and TV with wall speakers.“Mostly people don’t come in here until af-ter 8:30 p.m. after the last watch when the
Not Every Hero Wears a CapeArlington firestation open housefocuses on safety.
Ryan Pavelich sits at the firehouse kitchen table with Captain Lightfoot.
Children’s hands quickly cover their ears toblock out the shrill test fire alarm at FireStation #8 at Fire Prevention Week OpenHouse on October 12.
kitchen clean up is finished. Rookies are notallowed in here.”
The firehouse is open for exploration sochildren head for a pretend drive in the seatof a fire truck. “What are all these buttons?Where is the key?” A 750-gallon engine sitsnext to a rescue engine with specialtyhalligan bars for getting into a house.“What’s in this metal box on the front ofthe engine?” Chains for towing disabledvehicles.
Specialty devices are tucked into spacesin every spare corner of the engines.
A table offers pink or black plasticfirefighter helmets, junior firefighter tat-toos, safety tip coloring books, and tinybrightly frosted cupcakes. Leaflets offer tipson smoke alarms and home escape plans.
The theme for this year’s open house is“Not Every Hero Wears A Cape. Plan andPractice Your Escape.”
Sam Lowe and Ethan Furich testout driving the fire engine togetheron Saturday, Oct, 12.
Photos by Shirley Ruhe
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The Arlington Chamber of Commerceplayed host tomembers of the
Alexandria Chamber of Com-merce at a joint networkingbreakfast Oct. 10 at the HolidayInn Rosslyn.
The organization’s monthlyBreakfast Connection allowedArlington business owners tonetwork with businesses fromNorthern Virginia through aroundtable format that providesattendees the chance to ex-change business cards, developprospects and share a 60-secondpitch with each table
The Arlington Chambersponsors several regional jointnetworking events each year.
www.arlingtonchamber.org
— Jeanne Theismann
Arlington Chamber Hosts Joint Networking Event
Join the first community meeting for theUpper Bluemont Park Conceptual De-sign https://projects.arlingtonva.us/
projects/upper-bluemont-project/ project onTues., Oct. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. at AshlawnElementary 5950 8th Rd N, Arlington, VA22205 in the multi-purpose room.
This Parks Maintenance Capital project willaddress the tennis courts, tennis court light-ing, restroom/storage, shelter, parking lot,adjoining section of Four Mile Run Trail, sitefurnishings, walkways, ADA improvements,drainage, and landscaping. Funding to con-struct the project will come from an upcoming
Capital Improvement Plan.The park is located at 601 N Manchester St,
Arlington, VA 22203.In June 2019, the county started reaching
out to the community to see how residentsuse the courts, parking, shelter, etc. atBluemont Park. We connected with peoplein our parks, online via the project page, andat the 2019 Arlington County Fair. Here iswhat they learned. https://arlingtonva.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-con-tent/uploads/sites/31/2019/09/Bluemont-Questionnaire-9-3-19-WITHOUT-Names.pdf
For example: Regarding your experience in
visiting Bluemont Park, what is most impor-tant to you? The top answer was walking andhiking, followed by nature, paths and trees.
The Oct. 29 meeting will outline the project’sscope of work and schedule, present an analy-sis of the existing site conditions, and conducta break-out session in which residents will beable to ask questions and share ideas with theproject team. The feedback gathered will beused for the conceptual design phase.
Can’t make the meeting? A correspondingonline feedback opportunity will be launchedafter the meeting for those who cannot join usin person.
Get Involved: Upper Bluemont Park Project
Members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce network with Alexandria Chambermembers during a joint breakfast Oct. 10 at the Rosslyn Holiday Inn.
Arlington Chamber of Commerce events coordinatorKatie Nord, left, with Alexandria Chamber of CommerceCEO Joe Haggerty at a joint networking breakfast Oct.10 at the Rosslyn Holiday Inn.
Photos by Janet Barnett/
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Oct. 22-27, 2019,Capital One Arena,Washington, DC
Established in 1958, theWashington International HorseShow is one of the most presti-gious and entertaining eques-trian events in North America.More than 26,000 spectatorsattend the six-day show, whichincludes Olympic-level compe-tition along with communityand charity events. More than500 top horses and riders cometo D.C. from all over the globeto jump for more than a half amillion dollars in prize money.Highlights include the$136,300 Longines FEI Jump-
ing World Cup™ Washingtonfor the President’s Cup pre-sented by Events DC, the$25,000 Puissance high jumpon Military Night, the LindsayMaxwell Charitable Fund WIHSEquitation Finals, and Kids’ Day,a free, fun and educationalcommunity event.
WIHS Kids’ Day 2019 will take placeSaturday, Oct. 26, from 10 am - 2pm, rain or shine. Outdooractivities will be held in front ofthe Hotel Monaco at 700 F StreetNW (the street will be closed forthe event) and face painting andother events will be held on theCapital One Arena concourse.One adult per child is permittedentry into the arena, free ofcharge.
WashingtonInternational Horse Show
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On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., the Arlington County Police De-partment, Arlington County Sheriff’s Officeand the Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) will give the public its 18th opportu-nity in nine years to prevent pill abuse andtheft by ridding their homes of potentiallydangerous expired, unused, and unwantedprescription drugs. This disposal service isfree and anonymous, no questions asked.
National Drug Take Back Drop-Off Loca-tions
The Arlington County Police Departmentand Sheriff’s Office will collect prescriptiondrugs at the following sites:
Fire Station #1( 500 S. Glebe RoadArlington, VA 22204Fire Station #2( 4805 Wilson Boule-
vardArlington, VA 22203Fire Station #9( 1900 S. Walter Reed
DriveArlington, VA 22204Please note: The DEA cannot accept liq-
uids, needles or sharps. Only pills or patcheswill be accepted. To safely dispose of sharps,Arlington County recommends placing theitem in a hard-plastic container, such as adetergent bottle, securing the container andplacing it in your trash cart. Do not put this
Arlington ToParticipate in NationalDrug Take Back
File Photo by Shirley Ruhe
and over-the-counter medications. Itemsnot accepted are needles, inhalers, aerosolcans, thermometers, lotions or liquids andhydrogen peroxide.
Additional ResourcesIf you or someone you know is struggling
with addiction, there are numerous treat-ment resources available in ArlingtonCounty health.arlingtonva.us/opioid-awareness/treatment-resources/ andthrough the Department of Human Services.Assistance is also available through Opera-tion Safe Station, a designated safe envi-ronment where individuals wishing to seekhelp with their drug use can self-report andreceive services, without fear of prosecu-tion and incarceration.
container in your recycling. If youneed more information, contactyour local pharmacist.
For additional collection sitesacross the region, visit their site lo-cator. www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html
Permanent Drug Take-Back Lo-cations in Arlington County
Residents unable to attend theNational Prescription Drug Take-Back Day are reminded that Ar-lington County has four perma-nent drug take-back boxes avail-able in the County. Since the pro-gram launched in June of 2018,the Arlington community hassafely disposed of 2,816 pounds ofprescription medication.
The public can safely dispose ofprescription medications 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week, 365 days ayear with no questions asked atthe following locations:
Fire Station #2( 4805Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22203Fire Station #5( 1750 S.
Hayes StreetArlington, VA 22202Fire Station #9( 1900 S.
Walter Reed DriveArlington, VA 22204Arlington County Police
Department(1425 N. Court-house Road
Arlington, VA 22201Items accepted at the drug take-
back boxes are prescriptions, vita-mins, prescription ointments, petmedications, prescription patches
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By Marilyn Campbell
The Connection
From princesses to superheroes, within thenext two weeks, as Halloween approaches,many children will be choosing a costume.As children express their creativity with the
help of wigs and light sabers, public safety advocatesare encouraging caution both in costume selectionand mapping-out a Halloweennight route.
“There are several componentsto safety, first make certain thecostumes are well-fitted so theyaren’t a tripping hazard,” saidTammy Franks, senior programmanager for Home and Commu-nity Safety at the National SafetyCouncil. “Instead of masks thatcould obstruct their view try us-ing non-toxic face point.”
It’s possible to use face paint thatit free of toxins, but doesn’t sacri-fice a creative disguise, says AiedaTurner of costume supply storeTotal Fright in Arlington. “Mehronface paint is completely safe andit’s made of aloe vera and cucum-ber and doesn’t have any alcoholwhich can irritate a child’s skin,”she said. “Almost all children’s cos-tumes made now, even elaboratecostumes, are fire resistant.”
When children are trick-or-treating without a par-ent, says Franks, drivers should be able to see chil-dren, especially if they are wearing a dark costume.
Adding glow-in-the-dark or reflective tape can help.“Children should carry a flashlight or glow stick sothat they can see and be seen,” she said. “Parentsshould make sure that costume is flame resistant andthey should add a reflective component.”
The costume itself shouldn’t have accessories thatpose hazards, says Franks. “For example, if your cos-tume includes a sword or knife, make it out of foamor cardboard or something flexible,” she said.
When out-and-about trick-or-treating on Hallow-een, retired pediatrician Julia Baker, MD, advisesparents to accompany children under the age of 12.“Parents know their children best and should usetheir own judgement when it comes to allowing achild to go trick-or-treating [without an adult],” shesaid. Parents should make a plan with their child
about the route they’ll take sothey’ll know where to find themin an emergency situation. Theyshould also agree on the timewhen a child should be back athome.”
Children should carry a cellphone so that parents can con-tact them if necessary, says Baker.“Parents should definitely be ableto reach their children on Hallow-een,” she said. “As hard as itmight be these days, parentsshould stress to their children thedanger of texting and keepingtheir head buried in their phoneswhile trick-or-treating.”
Staying in well-lit areas andtrick-or-treating with a group offriends can help make Halloweenactivities safer. “The same basicrules of pedestrian safety alsoapply on Halloween,” saidFranks. “Cross the street in cross-
walks, stay on the sidewalk instead of runningthrough yards and walk instead of running whencrossing the street so that you don’t trip.”
Make sure that costumes are fire resistant, use reflective tape and opt for face paintinstead of masks to help keep children safe this Halloween. Parents or other adultshould accompany children under 12.
Safety advocates offer tipsranging from costumes totrick-or-treating.
Keeping Children Safe on Halloween
“The same basicrules of pedestriansafety also apply onHalloween. Cross thestreet in crosswalks,stay on the sidewalk… and walk insteadof running whencrossing the street sothat you don’t trip.“
—Tammy Franks, Home andCommunity Safety at theNational Safety Council
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Arlington residents havethree more drop-offsites for recycling usedglass jars and bottles.
Customized purple-and-greenbins now stand ready at:
❖ Aurora Hills Commu-nity Center/Branch Library,735 18th St. S.
❖ Cherrydale BranchLibrary, 2190 N. Military Rd.
❖ Lee Community Center,5722 Lee Highway.
The County debuted its firstglass-only collection bins in Aprilat Quincy Park (Washington Bou-levard and North Quincy Street)and the Trades Center (2700 S.Taylor St.) after an official CountyBoard response to the plunge inthe number of processing opera-tions and global markets for usedglass.
WATCH: Solid Waste BureauChief Erik Grabowsky answersquestions about the shift in glass,home recycling best practices andworld market conditions.
Residents are now formallyasked to keep glass out of single-stream “blue cart” recycling col-lected weekly at the curb.
Other troublesome items to keepout of the blue carts: plastic bags,shredded paper, wire hangers andgarden hoses. Try the County’sWhere Does It Go? Database atrecycling.arlingtonva.us/where-does-it-go for a particular type ofitem.
Glass placed in Arlington drop-off bins is transported to FairfaxCounty, where crushing machineryservicing multiple jurisdictionsturns bottles and jars into sandand gravel used in area paving,construction and landscaping.
Arlington residents have placedsome 200 tons of glass in theQuincy and Trades recycling binssince their debut.
Fun fact: The holes in the sides ofthe collection bins are sized to al-low for bottles and jars while keep-ing out larger items that could con-taminate the loads and force sort-ing at the crushing site. The rela-
tively small hole also provides pro-tection as glass falls inside the bin.
Most Arlington residents are nowless than 2.5 miles from a glass re-cycling drop-off. Glass drop-offcombined with other errands is en-couraged along with neighborsteaming up to reduce trips.
Photo by Shirley Ruhe
Recycling bin at Cherrydale Branch Library
Arlington Adds MoreGlass Recycling Bins
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INOVA’s Healthy Plate Club, and aninfused water sampling by GeorgeMason University School of Nutritionand Food Studies.
SATURDAY/OCT. 19E-CARE Recycling Event. 8:30 a.m.
to 3 p.m. At 1425 N. Quincy Street(across from Washington-LibertyHigh School), Arlington. TheArlington Environmental Collectionand Recycling Event (E-CARE) is abiannual event at which residents cansafely dispose of householdhazardous materials, bikes, smallmetal items and other recyclableitems. Small metal items can also bedropped off at the Inert Materialsand Scrap Metal Drop-Off Facility.Call 703-228-5000 for anappointment. Visitrecycling.arlingtonva.us/household-hazmat/e-care/.
WEDNESDAY/OCT. 23Transfer of Arlington’s Historic
Materials. Arlington Public Libraryannounces the return of thousands ofhistoric materials from the Library ofVirginia. Some of these repatriatedrecords date back to the late 1840s,which make these the oldest recordsin the Center for Local History’scollection. A goldmine forgenealogical researchers, thesedocuments provide a window intoour social, economic and agriculturalhistory. The acquisition includes:
❖ Personal property tax records datingback to the late 1840s;
❖ Precinct and teacher registers fromthe early 1900s;
❖ Election papers and othermiscellaneous records.
A sampling of the collection will be ondisplay at a public viewing onOctober 23, from 2-3:30 p.m. at thenewly remodeled CommunityArchives, at the WoodmontCommunity Center on 2422 N.Fillmore St. in Arlington. For moreinformation, visit arlingtonva.us/acquisition
SATURDAY/OCT. 26Free Native Tree Pickup. 8 a.m.-3
p.m. at Tucker Field – Barcroft ParkParking Lot, 4200 S. Four Mile RunDrive. The Arlington CountyDepartment of Parks and Recreationis providing 400 young native treesto Arlington residents as part of themission to expand and enhanceArlington’s urban tree canopy. TreeStewards who work to protect,preserve and enhance the urban treecanopy will be on site to help select atree, answer questions and share tipsabout caring for the tree. Free. Onetree per household. Visitenvironment.arlingtonva.us/register-for-your-free-tree/ to register.
TUESDAY/OCT. 29Free Native Tree Pickup. 5-7 p.m. at
Reed-Westover Parking Lot, 1644 NMcKinley Road. The Arlington CountyDepartment of Parks and Recreation isproviding 400 young native trees toArlington residents as part of themission to expand and enhanceArlington’s urban tree canopy. TreeStewards who work to protect,preserve and enhance the urban treecanopy will be on site to help select atree, answer questions and share tipsabout caring for the tree. Free. Onetree per household. Visitenvironment.arlingtonva.us/register-for-your-free-tree/ to register.
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EntertainmentSubmit entertainment announcements at
www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. Thedeadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork en-couraged.
ONGOINGFridays at the Fountain. Fridays, through Oct.
25, 5-9 p.m. at The Stand at the Crystal CityWater Park, 1601 Crystal Drive. Fridays at theFountain is a seasonal pop-up beer garden setwithin the Crystal City Water Park, featuringfood, drink and a rotating lineup of live musicfrom local bands and musicians. Free to attend;selection of food available for purchase. Call703-412-9430 or visit www.crystalcity.org/do/fridays-at-the-fountain for more.
Art Exhibit: Lumistory. Through Oct. 26,Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. at FredSchnider Gallery of Art, 888 N Quincy St. #102.Melanie Kehoss’ cut paper light boxes explorethe origins of cultural phenomena, from cuisine,to mourning, to social media. This solo showwill include the public debut of five works, aninstallation about the history of sugar, andmore. Free. Visitwww.fredschnidergalleryofart.com or call 703-841-9404.
All That Jazz. Saturdays through Oct. 26, 11a.m.-noon at the Arlington County CulturalAffairs Building, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive.All That Jazz is a kid’s dance class open to ages6-11. This energetic and varied class includeswarm-ups and combinations to discover ways tobring character and imagination to theatricalperformance. $105. Visitwww.janefranklin.com/classes or call 703-933-1111.
On Stage: Escaped Alone. Through Nov. 3, atSignature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave. Fourcharming women sit in an English gardenenjoying afternoon tea – with a side of terrors,large and small. Escaped Alone is a play manywill want to talk about after they have seen it,and a lovely cup of tea is just the ticket to warmup a good conversation outside the ARK Theatreafter each performance. See performance dates,specialty shows and extras atwww.sigtheatre.org.
Basketball Shooting Clinics. Sundays throughNov. 3, 2-3 p.m. At Trinity Presbyterian Church,5547 Lee Highway, Arlington. Register now forSunday basketball shooting clinics using thestate-of-the-art Dr. Dish CT basketball shootingmachine. Cost $20 per half hour, Register atBulldawgbasketball.com.
Arlington Mill Farmer’s Market. Saturdays,through Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Arlington MillCommunity Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St. Themarket features produce, meats, and dairyproducts from our region’s top local vendors.Support local farmers and entrepreneurs. Comefor opening day and meet special guests, theArlington Art Truck, South Arlington MomsClub, Long Branch Nature Center, and more.Visit columbia-pike.org/fm-arlington-mill.
Art Exhibit: Borrowed from Dust. ThroughDec. 22, Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. (or byappointment) at Arlington Arts Center, 3550Wilson Blvd. Arlington Arts Center presentsBorrowed from Dust, a solo exhibition of newwork by AAC resident artist Marissa Long. Thisexhibition is Long’s first solo show in AAC’sWyatt Resident Artists Gallery. Borrowed fromDust is a meditation on memory, loss, andimpermanence. An opening reception isscheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org or call 703-248-6800.
Regional Biennial: Assembly 2019. ThroughDec. 22, Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. (or byappointment) at Arlington Arts Center, 3550Wilson Blvd. Arlington Arts Center is pleased toannounce Assembly 2019, AAC’s inauguralregional biennial. This new exhibition programwill explore current material and conceptualtrends among artists in the region, and willfeature work by young and emerging artistsalongside new work by artists with longstandingconnections to the Mid-Atlantic region and itsart scenes. An opening reception is scheduledfor Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org or call 703-248-6800.
OCT. 17 AND 20Encore Presents “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” At
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S.Glebe Rd Arlington. In this story of true loveand acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. takesus on a journey with Princesses Anna and Elsa.
When faced with obstacles, the two discovertheir hidden potential and the powerful bond ofsisterhood. With a cast of beloved charactersand loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty ofhumor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even thecoldest heart. Recommended for ages 4 andolder. Performances are Thursday, Oct. 17 at7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. Cost is$15 Adults, $12 Children, Students, Military,and Seniors. Tickets are available online atwww.encorestage.org or by calling the boxoffice at 703-548-1154.
THURSDAY/OCT. 17Smithsonian Habitat Program. 11 a.m. to 12
p.m. At Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025Little Falls Road, Arlington. Rock Spring GardenClub will host Barbara Faust, director of theSmithsonian Gardens. “Habitat” uses a singletheme to tie together fourteen exhibits in theSmithsonian’s exterior and interior gardenspaces to tell diverse stories about habitats andthe plants, animals and humans that call themHome. The program is free; an optional lunch is$5. Visit the web site atwww.rockspringgardenclub.com.
Rosslyn Cider Fest. 4-8 p.m. At Gateway Park,1300 Lee Hwy., Arlington. Admission is free,but you can purchase tickets in advance(recommended to avoid lines) or at the door totaste 10 cider samples from cideries that will beattending. Meanwhile, you’ll enjoy live music,free s’mores and a bonfire. And you can join inthe pie-eating contest. You’ll have one minute toeat an entire pie. The winner will receive a freebasket of Rosslyn goodies. Visit the website:https://www.rosslynva.org/do/rosslyn-cider-fest
Art Hope Love. 7-9:30 p.m. At Faith LutheranChurch, 3313 Arlington Blvd., Arlington. ArtHope Love: An Artful Evening is an art show andsale fundraiser benefiting childhood cancerresearch. The evening includes an art showwith 25 artists, wine and cheese, and live music.Tickets $25 or $30 at door. To view art and buyyour ticket, go to www.BlairFoundation.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 18-20Beauty and the Beat. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at
Downtown Cultural Arts Center, 401 NorthHoward Street, Baltimore. Cost is $25-$30.Originally created for Capital Fringe Festival2018 and now presented at Charm City FringeFestival in Baltimore, Beauty and the Beat issure to kick up recollections of neighbors,roommates, landlords or lane-changingexperiences of vying for a parking space. Email:[email protected] or visit thewebsite https://www.janefranklin.com/beauty-and-the-beat.
OCT. 18 TO NOV. 16Marymount University Alumni Exhibition.
At Marymount University’s Barry Gallery, 2807North Glebe Road, Arlington. Curated by J.S.Herbert, the show features paintings,photography, mixed media and sculpture worksby Marymount University alumni. OpeningReception: Friday, Oct. 18, from 6-8 p.m. Therewere many strong submissions from variousmajors. This exhibition was open to allMarymount alumni, regardless of major, andhighlights the many continued artistic talents ofthe Marymount community. Visitwww.marymount.edu/barrygallery
SATURDAY/OCT. 19Beer and Oyster Fest. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. At
Copperwood Tavern in Shirlington Village, 2766S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington. Featuring 40-plus craft beer tents, food and oyster tents aswell as local vendors. Family and pet-friendlyactivities. Tickets $35. Visit https://www.shucktoberfestva.com.
Fall Family Celebration. 12-3 p.m. At ColumbiaGardens Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Blvd.,Arlington. Special activities for adults andchildren. Explore the Agents of Discovery App,visit the beehives, paint a pumpkin, meet roseexpert Pam Powers, and enjoy deliciousrefreshments. Free. Visit the website:columbiagardenscemetery.org
Fall Heritage Festival. 1-5 p.m. At Gulf BranchNature Center, Arlington. Families. Gatheraround the Walker Log House to celebrate ournation’s heritage. Try your hand at some old-time games and crafts, make a corn husk doll,try on a coonskin cap, or work the cider press.Write with a quill pen, churn butter, and enjoy
old-time music. Drop in anytime between 1-5pm. Children must be accompanied by anadult. Call 703-228-3403. No registrationrequired. Cost is $5.
Halloween Animals Campfire. 6-7 p.m. AtLong Branch Nature Center, Arlington. Thewhole family is invited to join in our campfires,for lots of old fashioned fun. You’ll hearcampfire stories, may meet some animal guests,play games, sing songs and, of course, enjoyS’mores! Each campfire has a nature theme andpromises to entertain. Visitparks.arlingtonva.us/campfires.
National Chamber Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. AtGunston Arts Center (Theater One), 2700South Lang St., Arlington. The NationalChamber Ensemble opens its 2019-2020 Seasonwith A Mozart Celebration. Piano virtuosoCarlos Cesar Rodriguez performs one ofMozart’s greatest piano concerti in a quintetsetting to experience Mozart’s masterpiece in anew way. This is the same work Mr. Rodriguezmade his debut with at the tender age of 10!The Overture to the Marriage of Figaro andSymphony No. 40, some of Mozart’s other mostfamous and popular works complete theprogram. Don’t miss the chance to hear thismagical music presented in a unique way.
SUNDAY/OCT. 20R.I.P. - Remove Invasive Plants. 2-4 p.m. At
Long Branch Nature Center, Arlington. Adults,teens and families ages 8 and up. Want torestore habitat and increase native speciesdiversity right here in Arlington? Work partiesare held every month and are making a
difference with the return of ferns, wildflowersand the animals that depend on them to areasonce covered in destructive invasive plants. Helpmake it happen! For information: 703-228-6535.Meet at Long Branch Nature Center. Noregistration required. Free.
Winterize Your Roses. 2-4 p.m. At ColumbiaGardens Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Blvd.,Arlington. The Arlington Rose Foundation willconduct a garden-side instruction on winterizingyour roses. Learn timing, technique, and soilreadiness. Wear garden shoes, hat, and gloves.No bathroom facilities. Will be rescheduled incase of heavy rain. Gift certificate fromMerrifield Garden Center for best rose gardensoil. Bring a spade collected composite moist soilsample from several rose garden places. Free.Visit the website: http://arlingtonrose.org/
Notable Nature. 3-4 p.m. At Long Branch NatureCenter, Arlington. Families ages 5 and up.Register children and adults; children must beaccompanied by a registered adult. Join us forlessons in nature journaling and sketching.They’ll construct nature journals, hone yourwriting and drawing skills, and talk about theseason while hiking. Call 703-228-6535. Free.#612959-K
Nature Photography Hike. 3:30-5 p.m. Meet atthe parking lot of the Barcroft Sports & FitnessCenter, 4200 S Four Mile Run Drive,Arlington.Families ages 7 and up. Registerchildren and adults; children must beaccompanied by a registered adult. Bring thecamera of your choice to learn photo techniquesand receive instruction on taking great wildlifepictures. Naturalist is bilingual in Spanish/English. Call 703-228-6535. Cost is $5.#612759-G
Purple Runway. 5 p.m. VIP Cocktail Party; 7:30p.m. Fashion Show begins. At Mercedes-Benz ofArlington, 585 N. Glebe Road, Arlington. PurpleRunway is an annual runway event designed toraise awareness and funding to help supportthose who have endured domestic violence andwant to overcome the resulting trauma,depression, and emotional distress. Call GigiMcMillan at 571-932-3306.
OCT. 21-28Arlington Restaurant Week. This is the first
Restaurant Week event, hosted by the ArlingtonChamber of Commerce, dedicated specifically tothe restaurant scene in Arlington County.Previously, the Arlington Chamber partneredwith regional Chambers to produce the NorthernVirginia Restaurant Week. Building off thesuccess of that event, the Chamber is lookingforward to using its strong connections to theArlington restaurant community to showcase themany vibrant and diverse restaurants within thecounty’s 26 square miles. For more informationabout restaurant registration or sponsorshipopportunities, contact Operations CoordinatorOlivia McKay at 703-525-2400 [email protected].
MONDAY, OCT. 21Litter Critters. 2-3 p.m. At Long Branch Nature
Center, Arlington. For ages 6 to 10. They’ll huntin the fallen leaves for crickets, centipedes,millipedes and other litter critters to learn howthey enrich soil, keep leaves from piling up andmake homes on and in the ground. Call 703-228-6535. Cost is $5. #612929-C
TUESDAY, OCT. 22Preparing Your Garden for Winter. 7-8:30
pm, Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S.Dinwiddie Street, Arlington.Fall is the ideal timeto plant trees, shrubs, and perennials, and evenvegetables. Come learn easy tips for onsitecomposting, providing winter habitat and foodfor wildlife, and end-of-season care of tools andequipment. We’ll also help you identify plantsthat can add interest to your yard in wintertime.This class if offered by Extension MasterGardeners. Free. Advance registration requestedat mgnv.org. Call 703-228-6414 or [email protected].
Tapas for Diplomas. At Jaleo in Crystal City,2250 Crystal Drive,, Arlington. This is the 10thAnniversary Fundraising Gala for the VirginiaLatino Higher Education Network. Hosted bySen. Mark Warner.
Fun auction items include: Getaways to TheGreenbrier Resort, Historical Staunton, OutdoorMecca Roanoke, Cavalier FavoriteCharlottesville, Hidden Gem Harrisonburg. Visitwww.valhen.org.
“A Brief History of Tea”, a papercutlightbox by Melanie Kehoss, will beon display at Fred Schnider Galleryof Art.
Art Exhibit: LumistoryMelanie Kehoss’ cut paper light boxes explore
the origins of cultural phenomena, from cuisine, tomourning, to social media. This solo show will in-clude the public debut of five works, an installationabout the history of sugar, and more. The exhibitruns through Oct. 26, Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. at Fred Schnider Gallery of Art, 888 NQuincy St. #102. Free. Visitwww.fredschnidergalleryofart.com or call 703-841-9404.
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Arlington County and Montgomery County,Maryland, have jointly released a Requestfor Proposals (RFP) for consulting servicesin support of a study of aircraft noise proxi-
mate to Reagan National Airport.The two jurisdictions will jointly hire a consultant
for a study of aircraft noise, and recommendationsfor improvement.
Arlington has allocated $125,000 for the workdescribed in the Scope of Services, matched by anequal allocation by Montgomery, for a total budgetof $250,000.
From the RFP:The purpose is to: analyze existing aircraft noise
and operations data to enable understanding by thepublic; inform efforts by policymakers to reduce noiseimpacts; and to identify, evaluate and propose miti-gations to reduce impacts on residents of ArlingtonCounty, Montgomery County, and other communi-ties north of Ronald Reagan Washington NationalAirport (DCA).
The contractor will provide Arlington and Mont-gomery elected officials, staff, and representativeson the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority(MWAA) DCA Community Working Group (CWG)with technical resources to better understand thenature of airspace management and possible alter-natives and assist with coordination and broadercommunity outreach among surrounding jurisdic-tions, MWAA, and the Federal Aviation Administra-tion (FAA).
The Aircraft Noise Abatement and Mitigation Studyis to be completed within 12 months from the date
of the execution of the contract and ongoing sup-port services from the date of the execution of theContract for a period of up to two years followingcompletion of the Study. The selected Contractor willbe entering into an agreement with Arlington County,Virginia. The requested services have been agreedto by Arlington and Montgomery through a PublicEntity Contract
Since October 2015, Arlington has participated inthe DCA Community Working Group as the venuefor a regional discussion on aircraft noise impactsand solutions. The Community Working Group hasa North of Airport committee composed of membersfrom Arlington, Montgomery, and the District of Co-lumbia. The DCA Community Working Group activi-ties mirror those supported by the FAA and beingundertaken across the country in other metropoli-tan areas seeking to address community impacts.Despite the creation of this group, and the delibera-tions it has hosted, there remains a lack of data-drivenunderstanding of what has caused the increased noiseimpacts and what can be done to address them.
Many jurisdictions around the region have grownfrustrated with the pace and process of the Commu-nity Working Group and the perceived lack of re-sponsiveness from MWAA and the FAA.
Participation in the Community Working Groupremains robust as no other regional venue exists toaddress aircraft noise issues. A group of residents inNorthwest Washington unsuccessfully sued the FAAover the new DCA flight procedures, and the State
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By Imani Thaniel
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In addition to hitting the books this fall, moreVirginia college students may hit the polls nextmonth, according to the Virginia Departmentof Elections.
Virginia Department of Elections data show that10,923 students in Virginia have applied for absen-tee ballots this year. That’s more than double thenumber of absentee ballot applications (4,878) re-ceived in 2015, the last year all 140 seats were upfor reelection in the General Assembly, according toChristopher Piper, commissioner of the department.
Residents (including students) have requested66,219 applications for absentee voting, accordingto state election data. Records show that 62,605 ab-sentee ballots were filed four years ago. As of today,the state has filed 24,766 absentee ballots; it remainsto be seen how many more are returned.
Piper said absentee ballots have increased in popu-larity. Last year, voters submitted 287,763 absenteeballots, the highest number of votes in the state dur-ing a non-presidential election based on the dataavailable since 1976. The 2008 presidential electionhad the highest rate of absentee voting recorded inVirginia, with 506,672 absentee votes submitted.
“Using absentee voting is a good indicator of po-tential turnout, and if you look at previous electionsand compare it to today there has been an increase
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Uptick in Student Absentee BallotsMight Indicate Higher Turnout
in this election and overall,” Piper said.Traditionally, voter turnout is highest during presi-
dential elections and drops during state elections.For instance, 72% of registered voters participatedin the 2016 presidential election, but turnout for the2017 gubernatorial election fell to 48%. That sameyear, the second highest number of absentee votes,496,452, were filed.
Perhaps this election is predicted to spur higher voterturnout in part because it includes over 30 competitiveraces. Further, redistricting maps gave an advantage tosome House Democrats, who hope to wrest back theslim majority Republicans hold — in both chambers.
As of Sept. 30, Virginia had 5,612,769 registeredvoters. In the 2015 election, nearly 5.2 million resi-dents registered to vote and a little over 1.5 million,or 29%, actually voted.
Erin Burke Brown, the voter registration and turn-out chair for VCU Votes, which promotes voter en-gagement at Virginia Commonwealth University, saidit remains to be seen whether young voters will showup to the polls.
“It depends on whether young people are fired upto want things to change and have their voicesheard,” Brown said.
The last day to register to vote is Oct. 15. Applica-tions for absentee ballots can be found online or byvisiting the local registrar’s office. The deadline torequest an absentee ballot by mail is Oct. 29. Thedeadline to vote in-person absentee is Nov. 2.
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Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.
By KENNETH B. LOURIE
This is a punchline to a joke I heard 50-plus years ago during my adolescence. I never knew what the actual joke was, but somehow it was thought to be funny. And so too was it funny the other day when preparing to take a shower at home, I noticed that the bar of soap waiting for
for the task at hand. I then opened the bath-room vanity where I knew I had back up and saw there was only one bar remaining. It was the last hold-out of an eight pack I had bought many months ago. As Maurice Chevalier sang in the movie “Gigi:” “Ah. I remember it well.”
And remember it well as I remember other similar bulk-type purchases. Sometimes, being diagnosed with a “terminal” form of cancer interferes in the most unusual way. When I buy things or make arrangements
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involves the soap; that day in the supermarket aisle, I was really looking for a two- or a three-pack, not an eight-pack, hesitating to over-buy when I may under-use. I suppose if I had
somebody else.
who throws a bit more caution to the wind. Somebody who damns the torpedoes and goes
and furious and less slowsky, if I can invoke metaphorical Comcast turtles into the conversa-tion. Nevertheless, at the end of the day (at the beginning, too), I may not be Sammy Davis Jr., but “I Gotta Be Me.”
caution anywhere, has never sworn at a torpedo and loves turtles, especially when they beat hares. My approach to this excruciating cancer ordeal is to keep my glass half full, compart-mentalize, be positive about the negative and not “Live Like You Were Dying,” as sung by Tim McGraw, but to live like I was living. Which to
stage IV lung cancer, with no bucket list or ur-gency about anything; and to assimilate having cancer into my life as just another variable, like the weather or the Red Sox bullpen.
Unfortunately, and it might just be me (Oh, really), but this kind of soapy mundane minu-
occupy it because I have cancer. It occupies
being exactly who I am in spite of my diagnosis
extraordinarily grateful and to be honest about it: amazingly lucky.
Moreover, I make the same jokes, with or without punchlines, do the same impressions, invoke the same popular culture references and make decisions as I always have. In addition, I allocate resources, juggle funds and plan for the future while being mindful of the present likewise as I always have. My diagnosis certain-
Still, its reality seeps into every decision I make,
neuropathy in my feet).Still I have to take things in stride - or else.
When I saw that last remaining bar of soap, it conjured memories of the tightrope I have to walk (Leon Russell not withstanding). And it gave me pause: Wow, I made it through that entire pack. Now what? Soap. No radio. And so it goes.
No Soap.Radio.
of Maryland has an active lawsuit againstthe FAA. Arlington and Montgomery, withtheir common interests north of the airport,have elected to fund and initiate their ownjoint analysis and related tasks through thisRFP.
The Counties aim through this RFP totake a holistic approach to procedure de-sign, reducing aircraft noise where pos-sible, and equitably sharing the impactswhere necessary.
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NOV. 1-4Arlington Memorial Bridge will close to
drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists from 10 p.m.on Friday, Nov. 1 until 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov.4. During the closure, workers will prepare thesouthside of the bridge to accommodate traffic.When the bridge reopens, drivers, pedestrians,and bicyclists will use the newly rehabilitatedsouthside. After the temporary closure ends, thelane configuration will be the same as it is now:
❖ One lane will be open eastbound (into D.C.).❖ One lane will be open westbound (toward Va.).❖ One lane will be reversible to accommodate rush
hour traffic.
The schedule for lane shifts will also stay the same.Monday through Friday, the reversible lane willrun eastbound (into D.C.) from 4 a.m. to noonand westbound (toward Va.) from noon throughthe overnight hours until 4 a.m. On Saturdays,Sundays and federal government holidays, twolanes will always run eastbound and one lanewill always run westbound. Drivers shouldwatch the overhead signals on the bridge toknow which lanes are open for travel in theirdirection. Check online for updates atgo.nps.gov/MemorialBridge.
WEDNESDAY/DEC. 4Narcan Training Sessions. 6-7 p.m. at Phoenix
House, 46 S. Glebe Road, 3rd Floor, Arlington.Naloxone (Narcan) can save the life of someonewho is overdosing, if given in time. Anyone whoassists a person in need is protected fromliability by the Good Samaritan Law. Naloxone(Narcan) is available without a prescription for afee at all pharmacies. Obtain it for free byattending a REVIVE! training. Contact EmilySiqveland at 703-228-0913 [email protected] or visithealth.arlingtonva.us/opioid-awareness foravailable training sessions. Registration is notrequired but it is recommended. Visitwww.chrisatwoodfoundation.org/naloxone toregister.
DONATIONSThe Arlington Food Assistance Center seeks
local gardeners and farmers willing to grow anddonate fresh produce to the AFAC food pantryfor local families in need as part of the PlotAgainst Hunger program. Each week,approximately 2,400 client families visit AFAC topick up supplemental groceries and fresh fruitsand vegetables are in high demand. AFAC willprovide free vegetable seeds to those whopledge to donate produce from community orpersonal gardens. Visit https://afac.org/plot-against-hunger or contact [email protected] 703-845-8486. Seeds are available now atAFAC, 2708 S. Nelson St., during regularbusiness hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Producecan also be donated at AFAC at the hours listedabove or at:
❖ Arlington Courthouse Farmer’s Market, Saturdays8 a.m.-noon (look for the AFAC cooler near theMaster Gardener information table).
❖ Rock Springs UCC Church, 5010 Little Falls Road,Sundays 9 a.m.-noon only. (Look for thedonation bin on the Rock Spring Drive side ofthe church).
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