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‘He’s not dead, he’s just... sleeping’ —Marshall High School students rehearse for‘The Sea Cook: A Story for Girls,’ playingOct. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.and 7:30 p.m., and a final a matinee perfor-mance on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.
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Near the corner of Union Street andPrince Street in Old Town, Alexandria,there is a row of red Capital Bikesharebikes for commuters, tourists and lo-
cals to rent, to offer biking as a transportation op-tion without the hassle of congestion or parking thatplagues the area. This bikeshare station near the wa-terfront is one of eight stations in Alexandria that ispart of a nationwide approach to some of the prob-lems plaguing metropolitan areas in this country.
Bikeshare is not a wave of the future, “it is a waveof the present,” said Paul DeMaio, one of the leadersat Metrobike that manages Capital Bikeshare.
Capital Bikeshare stations are all over the North-ern Virginia area, but mainly located in urbanizedareas to increase their potential use. The stations areall over Arlington, especially in the transit-orienteddevelopment section of the Wilson Boulevard corri-dor through Clarendon and Rosslyn. In that area,it’s easy for commuters to ride a bike to employmentdestinations across the Potomac River, and dock atone of the many stations in the District of Columbia.
IN SEPTEMBER, Capital Bikeshare expanded intoFairfax County with two satellite networks alongMetrorail’s Silver Line in Tysons and Reston. Offi-cials are planning 15 stations in Reston near theWiehle-Reston East Metrorail station and the RestonTown Center area and 14 stations in the Tysons Cor-ner area serving multiple Silver Line stations, em-ployment centers, and shopping and recreation des-tinations, according to their website.
DeMaio sees the advantages of Capital Bikeshareas “less traffic congestion, improved health of therider, increased economic activity at the businessesnear bikeshare stations, access to a wider range ofjobs for low-income individuals, and a low carbonfootprint,” DeMaio said, via email.
The Capital Bikeshare stations are lumped underthe umbrella definition of “transit,” and althoughthere is a cost to the rider, they are not sustainedthrough user fees and sponsors. On average, only 54percent of the bikeshare cost is recovered, and therest is funded by local jurisdictions. In Washington,D.C., where the riderships are relatively high due topopulation density “there is a higher cost recovery
but I wouldn’t say it’s profitable,” DeMaio said.The red Capital Bikeshare bikes are made by
Devinci, a Canadian company that manufactures theBixi model, a rugged, thick-wheeled model that lookslike they could ride through just about anything, andthey just about can according to Any Truchon, me-dia relations representative for Devinci. The Bixi wascreated for the city of Montreal in 2008, and are nowavailable in 15 major cities in the world on threeseparate continents, Truchon said. In the design pro-cess, a rider went around the city with a computerin his backpack, going down stairs, over gaps, holes,and unpaved sections for a realistic experience.“None of them came back broken, it’s a great sourceof pride for us,” said Truchon in an email.
THE BIKES do sit in the stations for a majority ofthe time, exposed to the elements and potential van-dalism. In Alexandria, there have been few com-plaints about the condition of the bikes, but accord-ing to Hillary Orr, program manager of the city’s“Complete Streets,” program, there’s a way to reportit on the station’s computer. “If a bike is not work-ing, a person can just dock the bike and lock it downby hitting the wrench key that will alert a technicianthat there’s an issue with the bike,” she said, viaemail. In August 2016, the city recorded an averageof 246 Capital Bikeshare trips per day and each tripwas just over two miles, the city statistics showed.
All fees are rendered via credit card but there is acash option for those who do not have credit cards.In D.C., there is a program called “Bank On,” whereusers deposit $50, and in Arlington, users can signup at any of their five Commuter Store locations.
Capital Bikeshare expandsto Reston, Tysons area.
Bike Sharing Stations Open upTransportation Options
On the Potomac River, a ferry can beseen in the distance, just past the rentalbikes and pedestrians in Old Town,exemplifying the variety of transporta-tion available in Alexandria.
A rider pulls ontothe streets on anewly rented bikein Alexandria.
Photos by Mike Salmon/
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What happens whenyou put together afemale cast of pi-
rates, an innovative set design,and the creative writing of atalented former student? Youget “The Sea Cook: A Story forGirls,” a feminist revision of theclassic story “Treasure Island”by Robert Louis Stevenson.
“The Sea Cook: A Story forGirls” is the brainchild ofMarshall alumna Liz Carlson(’15) and Marshall Theater Di-rector Jason Tamborini. Theycollaborated on the script andcustomized the story forMarshall High School’s talentedpool of actors and theater tech-nicians.
“We wanted this productionof ‘Treasure Island’ to be a storywhere fierce and fiery girls arethe main event,” said Carlson.“After all, history tells us thatthere were all female bands ofpirates who were often some ofthe boldest and baddest outthere.”
Aside from the nearly all-fe-male cast who will pull nopunches nor sheath no swordsin their depiction of fierce seadogs, the production promisesto be memorable for its creativeset, which features 150,000translucent white plastic ballsrepurposed from “The Beach”
art exhibit that appeared at TheNational Building Museum inWashington, D.C. The theater’stechnical crew will use the ballsto create a 2,000 cubic squarefoot “ocean” in front of theMarshall auditorium stage intowhich pirates will leap, jump,and of course, walk the plank.To do this, they will remove sev-eral rows of seats, build a re-taining wall to hold the balls,and install lighting that will il-luminate the balls from beneathto create the illusion of blue andgreen undulating waves.
“The goal is to create a showthat the audience will see as thescene for any adventure theycould imagine,” said Tamborini,“We welcome children of allages to tap into their inner pi-rate and experience the States-men Theatre’s unique, swash-buckling adaptation of a time-less favorite.”
When & Where“The Sea Cook: A Story for Girls”
will run at the George C. MarshallHigh School Statesmen Theatre,7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church,on the following dates: Oct. 13 and14 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.and 7:30 p.m., and a final amatinee performance on Oct. 16 at2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at thebox office and are $5.00 forteachers, students, and seniors and$10.00 for adults.
Marshall High toPresent ‘The Sea Cook:A Story for Girls’
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‘He’s not dead, he’s just... sleeping’ — Marshall HighSchool students rehearse for ‘The Sea Cook: A Storyfor Girls,’ playing Oct. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., Oct.15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and a final a matineeperformance on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.
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Historic Vienna toHost Tea,Membership Meeting
On Sunday, Oct 16, 1t 3 p.m. HistoricVienna, Inc. (the Freeman Store and Mu-seum, 131 Church Street NE, Vienna) willhost tea with “Elizabeth Cady Stanton” inthe parlor of the Freeman Store and Mu-seum; finger sandwiches and desserts willbe served. Ms. Stanton (1815-1902) was anAmerican suffragist, social activist, andleading figure of the early women’s rightsmovement; Leigh Kitcher will portray her.Advance reservations are required; ticketsare $30 per person. Call 703-938-5187 tomake your reservation.
The Historic Vienna Fall MembershipMeeting: “A Celebration of Collecting,” willbe held Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. inthe Patriot Hall at Dyer-Gunnell AmericanLegion Post 180, 330 Center Street Northin Vienna. Historic Vienna invites area resi-dents to come to the meeting to display theircollections of “anything” you can carry anddisplay on a 6-foot table or smaller. Therewill be eight tables, so sign up ahead of timeto reserve your table or half-table. ContactAnne Stuntz, 703-938-1894,[email protected]. There will be a shortmembership meeting, followed by a five-minute discussion of each collection. Re-freshments will be served.
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Vienna Area Branchof AAUW to HostElection MattersProgram
Vienna Area Branch of American Associa-tion of University Women (AAUW) will hostits next meeting at the Oakton Library,10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton, from 7 to9 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Two speakers willpresent timely information on Virginia’selection processes.
The first speaker, Dianne Blais, has beenan active member of the AAUW for 30 yearsand a co-president of the Virginia Leagueof Women Voters. She will present informa-tion on the state of Virginia’s voter rights.Her presentation will also touch on voterID rules, access to the polls and trends inVirginia’s voter registration policies.
The second speaker, Leslie Tourigny, iscurrently the Virginia AAUW Vice Presidentfor Public Policy. She will discuss one of theAAUW’s national priority initiatives — de-sire to get out the vote.
This program is open to the public and lightrefreshments will be served. For more infor-mation, contact [email protected].
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Michael Gallagher is the Townof Vienna’s new public works di-rector, but he is not a new faceto the Town or its residents.Gallagher has worked in Vienna’spublic works department for sixyears, most recently, since May,as acting director. He was namedpublic works director on Sept.21.
Following graduation from Vir-ginia Tech with a bachelor’s de-gree, Gallagher began his careerin the private sector before join-ing the Town of Vienna in 2010 asa civil engineer. In 2012 he was
tion, and its construction was com-pleted ahead of schedule. TheTown Hall roof renovation alsowas promptly completed under hissupervision.
Town Manager Mercury Paytonhas been particularly impressedwith Gallagher’s focus on commu-nication. “Watching him engagewith citizens, interdepartmentalstaff, and other community stake-holders throughout key projects,”says Payton, “has made me confi-dent that he is the leader andspokesperson the public deserves.He is the total package.”
promoted to deputy director ofpublic works.
“Working in a small teamteaches you to wear a lot of dif-ferent hats,” says Gallagher, “andseeing the department from differ-ent roles has prepared me as di-rector to better serve and engagewith the community.”
As public works acting directorthe past four months, Gallaghermade a positive impact on theTown’s infrastructure with a num-ber of projects. The mini round-about at Park and Locust streetsaddressed a congested intersec-
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Opinion
By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum
State Delegate (D-36)
Since 1947 the Code of Virginia hasprovided that any agreement orcombination between an employerand a labor union or labor organi-
zation whereby (i) nonmembers of theunion or organization can be denied em-ployment, (ii) membership in the union ororganization is made a condition of employ-ment or continuation of employment by theemployer, or (iii) the union or organizationacquires an employment monopoly in any suchenterprise is against public policy and illegal.On the ballot on Election Day, Nov. 8, is con-stitutional amendment question one thatwould put this provision of law into the con-stitution. There are 26 states including Virginiathat have such a provision in their constitu-tion or in their laws. Why would Virginia needto have these provisions in its constitution aswell in the Code?
The answer is a political one. The conserva-tive Tea Party members of the legislature areseeking one more opportunity to demonstrateto their base just how anti-labor union theyare. While they term this amendment “right to
work,” its effect on work-ers is anything but aright. It gives employersmore opportunity to denyworkers access to a unionor professional organiza-tion like a teacher’s orfirefighter’s association.It allows some workers togain the benefits of the
work of the union or organization without con-tributing to it as the members do.
Virginia already has the 43rd lowest rate ofunionization among workers in the 50 statesat 5.4 percent. The number of unionized work-ers has been declining over recent decades.While professional associations for doctors,lawyers, CPA’s, and chambers of commerce andother groups have been given almost free reinin how they organize, this amendment is aimedto curtail activities and growth among personswho belong to teacher, firefighter, police, andfactory worker unions and associations. Cur-rent law and the proposed amendment are notuniform in the way different labor organiza-
tions are treated, and I believe these differ-ences contribute to the widening gap in thelabor force in pay and benefits.
Amendments to the Virginia Constitution areproposed in the General Assembly where theymust pass with a majority of members votingfor them. Once passed, they must be consid-ered by a subsequent session of the GeneralAssembly after there has been an election formembers. There were no convincing argu-ments put forth during the debate as to whythe amendment was necessary. Everyonewatching the process recognized it for the po-litical purposes it served. I voted against thisamendment both times it was before the legis-lature. I plan to vote against it on Election Dayon November 8, and I hope you will join me.
A second proposed amendment to the con-stitution will also be on the ballot. It wouldauthorize the General Assembly to enact a lawthat would allow localities to exempt from realproperty taxation the real property of the sur-viving spouse of any law-enforcement officer,firefighter, search and rescue personnel, oremergency services personnel who is killed inthe line of duty. I support this amendment andhope that you will vote for it as well.
Vote No on Ballot Question OneCommentary
By Victoria David
I am a French student whochose to come to study closeto Washington DC for what I
thought would be one of the mostinteresting elections in the historyof Uncle Sam’s country.
I was wrong. ‘Interesting’ is waytoo soft a term to describe whatI’ve been witnessing so far.
My political adventures beganon September 15 when First LadyMichelle Obama came to campusto campaign for Hillary Clinton –for the first time. After standingin line for three and a half hours,I was finally able to have a glimpseof “Michelle.” It was shortÉbut in-tense. An incredible fervor sur-rounded the event. French politi-
cians often only gather a little en-thusiasm, but she – along with theother speakers – was welcomed asa real star. And that was only thebeginning of my political experi-ence in the US.
The political activity progres-sively grew on campus. First, “reg-ister to vote” people graduallymultiplied around campus. Tryingto stop every single student thatcomes across them, they are run-ning a race against the clock, try-ing to register as many people aspossible before October 17. As Inoticed most people ignored them,I realized the extent of the prob-lem here in the U.S. The Ameri-can political system is plaguedwith low turnouts and we are nowfacing an election where getting
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people to go to the polls couldmake a huge difference. France isalso confronted with abstentionbut automatic voter registrationhelps us increase turnouts.
I also have the opportunity tocontinuously take part in the po-litical life of the university. Afterattending an engaging Democratmeeting, I was able to watch thefirst Presidential debate with otherstudents before analyzing the firsttwo debates in class. All of thishelps me with familiarizing theissues and it allows me to hear stu-dent views and opinions. They allseem to be trying to make senseof this election, without much suc-cess.
From my European standpoint,I am not really surprised. In the
past few years, a number of Euro-pean elections have clearlypointed at a rejection of the “sys-tem” and at a growth of extrem-ism. It is not only happening in theUS. But it is precisely because it istaking place here that it seems soimportant and frightening for usEuropeans. French media are ob-sessed with US elections, whilehere the French Presidential cam-paign that is about to start is oflittle interest, even though wehave our female version of DonaldTrump, Marine Le Pen.
Victoria David is a Frenchexchange student at GeorgeMason University. She is also anintern with The ConnectionNewspapers.
American Elections: French Perspective
Photos by Tom Manning/The Connection
First Lady Michelle Obama waves to the crowd at the JohnsonCenter, George Mason University on Friday, Sept. 16.
Victoria David’s political adventures began on Sept. 15when First Lady Michelle Obama came to campus tocampaign for Hillary Clinton – for the first time.
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HomeLifeStyle
By John Byrd
A circa 1980’s center hall Colonialenhanced by a gourmet kitchen,a spacious spa bath and a lower-level guest suite will be featured
in a “Remodeled Home Tour” sponsored bySun Design Remodeling on Saturday, Nov. 5.
The house at 3295 Willow Glen Drive inOak Hill is owned by David and NancyMulligan. The residence will open to thepublic from 12-4 p.m.
Purchased by the Mulligans in the early1990s, the original four bedroom produc-tion house included a 500-sq-foot kitchenand breakfast room, a large family room,and a 1,500-square-foot lower level. Despitequalms with the “builder grade” interior fin-ishes and space-use problems, the coupleoccupied the house for nearly 20 years be-fore deciding a makeover of several targetedrooms would better accommodate personalinterests.
The project’s scope partly reflects thecouple’s different priorities.
Nancy Mulligan’s first goal was a largespa bath adjacent to the master bedroom.To this end, Sun Design Remodeling — thefirm that had executed a whole house re-model for Mulligan’s brother several yearsago — was summoned to explore ideas.
“As we talked about the new master bath,”Dave Mulligan said, “I realized that Nancyand I had many plans for improving thehouse that we’d just been putting off.”
In the days that followed, Nancy Mulligan— collaborating with Sun Design’s interiordesign team — completely renovated themaster bathroom, then the guest bath, then
added a full bath to the lower level.For Dave Mulligan, a passionate amateur
chef, the remodeling proposal didn’t be-come personally engaging until conversa-tion shifted to the kitchen.
“I saw that our kitchen was stuck in the1980s,” Mulligan said. “It just wasn’t a placewhere guests can gather in the same waythey do in the living room or dining room.”
With its U-shaped counter surfaces, 30-inch cooktop range, limited storage and dimlighting, the existing kitchen was — in DaveMulligan’s words — “backstage” — a cock-pit where the cook toiled away out of view.
As if to stress the point, one leg of thecounter top sequestered the cook’s zonefrom the breakfast table and family room.
“I understood how an open plan is sup-posed to function,” Dave Mulligan said. “Butit’s the details that make it work, and that’swhere design expertise really counts”
To this, Sun Design founder CraigDurosko added: “The kitchen’s work zoneswere pretty well rationalized. The real is-
sue was: how well does the space satisfythe Mulligan’s — functionally and aestheti-cally.”
To create a more fluid relationship be-tween the kitchen and the front to thehouse, Durosko and team relocated an ob-trusive hall closet, widening an archway sothat the revised space would be in view fromthe front foyer.
Sight lines being critical, ceiling-flushHVAC bulkheads were re-routed to makeway for tall cabinets trimmed in crownmolding.
Other finish work details — Cherrywoodcabinet facings, stainless steel appliances,textured marble back splashes — convergeto present a textured, yet visually neutralsurface.
All of which introduced the option for astill more differentiating effect: a custom-designed coffered ceiling.
“The ceiling is one of the best features,”Dave Mulligan said. “The process of creat-ing it was fascinating.”
On the other hand, there’s much to besaid for the custom-designed food prepara-tion island and dining counter.
With it’s 6' x 6' x 8' triangular surface, theconfiguration perfectly supports food prepa-ration and clean-up tasks while accommo-dating place settings for three.
To make the island still more inviting,seats at the counter are slightly lower thanstandard height, a psychological invitationto join the party reinforced by the soft-leather chairs.
“As I see it, you’re dining at the chef’s tablenow,” Dave Mulligan said. “A great spot tosample dishes, sip wine … and enjoy.”
On the more practical side, the newkitchen is equipped with two microwaveovens, two refrigerators, a convection steamoven and a 48-inch gas range with six burn-ers. With the addition of a walk-in pantry,storage capacity has been increased by 50percent.
Upstairs, the spacious master bathroomis also a distinct departure from tradition.
A glass enclosed walk-in shower acces-sible from two sides is tucked under a sky-light.
Equidistant between custom-designed“his” and “her” vanities, the space is light-filled; tailored to personal convenience, yetuseful.
Meanwhile, a Victorian-era tub withbronze feet snugly occupies a bay windowthat boasts garden views.
A pair of custom-designed linen closetsflanking a granite-topped cadenza is bothpractical and a stand-out interior designelement.
Sun Design Remodeling frequently spon-sors tours of recently remodeled homes aswell as workshops on home remodeling top-ics. Headquartered in Burke, the firm re-cently opened a second office in McLean.For more information, call 703-425-5588 orvisit www.SunDesignInc.com.
John Byrd ([email protected] orwww.HomeFrontsNews.com) has been writingabout home improvement for 30 years.
Gourmet kitchen,spa master bathamong spotlightfeatures in makeover.
Oak Hill Remodeled Home Tour Set for Nov. 5
A glass enclosed walk-in shower accessible from two sides is tuckedunder a skylight.
To make kitchen dining more inviting to guests, seats at the counter areslightly lower than standard height. Owner Dave Mulligan calls this agreat spot to sample his holiday dishes. The design solution by Sun DesignRemodeling will be open to the public November 5, from noon to 4 p.m.
Photos by Bryan Burris
The original circa 1980s kitchen was classified as a “traditional” design,but the 30-inch cooktop range, small food prep island and limited cabi-net storage were among many features the owners found restrictive.
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Changing temperatures and falling leaves are a signal the holidays are near. From Thanksgiving through the New Year,
homes are filled with guests and schedulesare stacked with parties. Getting one’s homeguest ready by the holidays may be daunt-ing, but it’s doable with proper planning andrealistic expectations, say local contractors.
Now is the time to begin projects thatdon’t require elaborate planning, buildingpermits or products on back order. “A win-dow and door replacement project could becompleted before the holidays if you startedthe process right away,” said Michael Winn,president of Winn Design + Build.
Fall is a perfect time to begin projects thatdepend on outdoor elements, he noted.“The weather in the fall is generally idealso it can be a great time to take on thoseexterior projects,” said Winn. “Be ready, bedecisive and start now. The fall is a greattime to undertake exterior improvementssuch as new siding, trim, roofing, paintingand landscaping.”
He added that he recently “renovated afront porch, [adding] new windows, newtrim and exterior painting. A fresh coat ofpaint can do wonders and satiate your re-modeling urges until after the holidayswhen you have the time to tackle somethinga bit more ambitious.”
While there probably isn’t time to com-plete an extensive kitchen remodelingproject, Winn says that smaller projects likeadding new countertops, updating plumb-ing, changing electrical fixtures, paintingand refinishing wood floors can be com-
pleted before the onslaught of holiday en-tertaining and breathe new life into a tiredbathroom or kitchen.
“A bathroom may be a candidate if it’s a‘pull-and-replace’ [meaning that] the lay-out remains the same and the materials youselect are stock or have a quick lead time,”said Winn. “If you’re not already well intothe design process, your kitchen or renova-tion is probably best postponed until afterthe holidays.”
Still, minor cosmetic improvements cangive the illusion of a major change. “Werecently designed and built a new entrywaywith built-ins for a client that creates awelcoming first impression for guests aswell as needed storage for the owners,” saidBruce Wentworth, president of Wentworth,Inc.
A pragmatic approach to a project is animportant factor in increasing the likelihoodthat it will be ready in time for holiday en-tertaining. “If homeowners start early andhave a realistic scope of work, it could bedone,” said Wentworth. “Quality work is im-portant with home improvements and fastis not always part of that formula.”
Architect Kai Tong of Hopkins and PorterInc. in Potomac, Md., recently finished aproject that he says offers a strategy andtimeline that, if started now, would easilyresult in having an entertainment space bythe holidays. His client wanted space forhis television and sound equipment, so Tongdesigned a custom built-in unit for mediaand display.
“The design was intended to be the vi-sual anchor of the new entertainment space,and to be harmonious with an existinglighted cove ceiling, adjacent columns andother architectural features in the room. Themedium-stained cherry wood furthered thatharmony,” said Tong.
A millwork shop completed the designwithin six weeks. During that time, audio-visual specialists wired the space while the
Home Improvements forthe HolidaysLocal contractors saythere is time to spruceup your house and yard
Photo by Geoffrey Hodgdon/Wentworth, Inc.
Adding built-in shelves, like these by Wentworth, Inc., can transform anentertainment space in time for the holidays.
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This summer theShepherd’s Center ofOakton-Vienna (SCOV)hosted a Minister’s Break-fast. With over forty clergyand families attending, theevent was sponsored by TheCrossings at Chantilly andheld in the Vienna BaptistChurch fellowship hall.
The purpose of theMinister’s Breakfast was toprovide an opportunity tointroduce the “old and thenew” pastors currently serv-ing in the Northern Virginiaarea to each other and toshare the many services of-fered by the Shepherd’sCenter.
Founded in 1997, theShepherd’s Center ofOakton-Vienna is a volun-teer-based nonprofit organi-zation dedicated to provid-ing opportunities for adults(50+) to seek rewardinglives and to live indepen-dently in their homes for as long as possible. Theapproach employed by the agency also allows formature adults to volunteer their time providing vitalservices to the more vulnerable seniors needing as-sistance.
As the country’s population is living longer andoftentimes isolated from family support, “aging inplace” becomes a challenge. The concept of “SeniorsHelping Seniors” truly defines the spirit and purposeof the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna. Theirpersonal enrichment and volunteer opportunitiesreach more than 3,000 older adults (50+) in theregion.
Each year more than 250 volunteers at SCOV serveas medical drivers, companion drivers, friendly call-
ers and visitors, health and wellness educators, of-fice assistants, fundraisers, and grant writers. Vol-unteers also run programs such as SCOV’s Lunch n’Life, Adventures in Learning, trips and outings, spe-cial events, and the caregivers’ support group.
SCOV’s signature fundraiser “What to Expect WhenYou’re Electing” with the Capitol Steps is slated forOct. 23, 2016, 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or$35 at the door. Organizers are suggesting tickets bepurchased early as this show is expected to sell out.Visit www.scov.org/fundraiser-tickets or call 703-281-0538
To volunteer, donate or learn more about how youcan help, visit their website at www.scov.org orcontact the SCOV office at 703-281-0538.
Vienna Theatre Company maintains itspresence through the second year of theVienna Community Center renovationwith an entertaining fall production ofone act plays presented at the ViennaBaptist Church for four performancesonly.
Eclectic Essentials II includes 4 one-actsunder the individual direction of BethCarpenter, Tom Epps and Jessie Roberts.Playwrights represented are Ellen Byron,Lee Blessing and Christopher Durang.Come enjoy an evening of emotionallystirring and humorous one acts.
Tickets $14 general admission. Formore information about the show andhow to purchase tickets visitwww.viennatheatrecompany.org
As a means of making the Wash-ington-metropolitan area’s road-ways a little less frightening thisHalloween, free cab rides will beoffered to would-be drunk driversthroughout the Washington-met-ropolitan area on the evening ofSaturday, Oct. 29.
Offered by the nonprofit Wash-ington Regional Alcohol Program(WRAP), the 2016 HalloweenSoberRide® program will be inoperation from 10 p.m. on Satur-day, Oct. 29 until 6 a.m. on Sun-day, Oct. 30 as a way to keep lo-cal roads safe from impaired driv-ers during this traditionally high-risk period.
During this eight-hour period,area residents ages 21 and oldercelebrating with alcohol maycall the toll-free SoberRidephone number 1-800-200-TAXI(8294) and be afforded a no-cost (up to a $30 fare), safe wayhome. AT&T wireless customerscan dial #WRAP for the sameservice.
Last year, 412 persons in theWashington-metropolitan areaused WRAP’s HalloweenSoberRide program rather thanpossibly driving home impaired.More information about WRAP’sSoberRide initiative can be foundat www.soberride.com.
The American Association ofUniversity Women (AAUW)McLean Area Branch recog-nized six local high school girlswith STEM awards at its 2016-2107 kick-off event held onSept. 25 at the McLean Com-munity Center. The STEM (Sci-ence, Technology, Engineering,and Math) Excellence Awardwas presented to Mandy Smith,a sophomore at Langley HighSchool, for a project she pre-pared jointly with OksanaVickers on “The Effect of Desali-nation Method on Overall Effi-ciency.” The project was pre-sented at the Fairfax CountyRegional Science and Engineer-ing Fair held last Spring.
Five students from McLean,Langley, and Marshall HighSchools were recognized withScience and Math Achievement
Awards. The students receivingthe 2016 awards were: LaurenHassi, Math Achievement,McLean High School; CarolineLewis, Science Achievement,McLean High School; IngaSchlier, Math Achievement,Marshall High School; EmmaBarberis, Science Achievement,Marshall High School; and EmilyWallach, Math Achievement,Langley High School. The Sci-ence Achievement Award, Lan-gley High School, was presentedearlier this year to Emily Stranne.
The STEM awards are fundedthrough the branch’s AnnualUsed Book Sale proceeds. Formore information on the Ameri-can Association of UniversityWomen and the McLean AreaBranch, visit the AAUW McLeanArea website at http://mclean-va.aauw.net.
AAUW McLean Area BranchHolds STEM Awards Ceremony
Photo contributed
STEM awards were presented by Judy Page, AAUWMcLean Area Branch STEM Chair, far right, to sixlocal high school students at the branch’s 2016-2017kick-off event. Students receiving the award are,from left: Lauren Hassi, McLean; Mandy Smith,Langley High; Caroline Lewis,, McLean High; IngaSchlier, Marshall High; Emily Wallach, Langley High;and Emma Barberis, Marshall High.
Free Halloween CabRides Offered in Area
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Photo courtesy of SCOV
From left: Michelle Scott, Executive Director of SCOV; theReverend Scott Hopkins, Andrew Chapel, United MethodistChurch; the Reverend Kristen McBrayer, Emmaus, UnitedChurch of Christ; and the Reverend Valerie Hayes, Church ofthe Holy Comforter/Episcopal Church.
Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV)Hosts a Minister’s Breakfast
Photo contributed
In rehearsal, Britt Bethany as the characterCatherine, reveals to Heather Plank, portrayingCatherine’s Aunt Eve, why she had to leave theconvent in the one act play, “Nice People Dancing toGood Country Music” by Lee Blessing,opening Oct 28.
Where and WhenVienna Dept of Parks & Recreation and
Vienna Theatre Company presentEclectic Essentials II at Vienna Baptist
Church, 541 Marshall Road, SW, Vienna at 8p.m. Oct. 28, 29 and Nov. 4, 5.
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Hopkins and Porter teamcompleted other renovationwork, including preparing thewallpaper and removing exist-ing wall sconces.
Tong said that overall, therewas “very minimal on-site dis-ruption.”
Securing a contractor to be-gin a project could be a stum-bling block, but not one that isinsurmountable. “Most of the
better contractors are in-de-mand and have productionbacklogs of two to six months,”said Winn. “If your project issmall and your timing is flexible,you may be able to squeeze [it]into their schedule. Many con-tractors have ‘gaps’ in-betweentheir projects, while they’rewaiting for a permit to be issuedor if they finished a projectahead of schedule. They may beable to accommodate yourproject if the timing is right.”
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ONGOINGLobby Hero 1st Stage Tysons Sept.
8 - Oct. 16 Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.,Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. 1st
Stage in Tysons, 1524 Spring HillRoad, Tysons Corner. What does ittruly mean to be a hero? Whilestruggling with a world of conflictingtruths, the characters grapple withtheir own realities and those of thepeople around them.www.1ststagetysons.org or 703-854-1856.
Weekly Storytime. Wednesday andSaturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble,7851 L Tysons Corner Center,McLean. Themes and Titles vary.Free admission.
Bingo Night. Sundays. 4 p.m. Flame
Room, Vienna Volunteer FireDepartment, 400 Center St. S,Vienna. $10. www.vvfd.org/bingo.html.
The Frame Factory Hosts “TenBest Friends” Oct 8 receptionsnoon - 2 p.m. and one from 5 - 7:30p.m. The show will run from October8 - November 19 The Frame FactoryGallery, at 212 Dominion Rd., NE,Vienna. A solo show featuring JoanFegan’s oil portraits of the ten mostpopular breeds of dog, based uponAmerican Kennel Club registrations.Gallery hours are Monday -Saturday,9:30 am - 5:30 pm, on Thursday10:30 am - 5:30 pm.Theframefactory1.com
One-To-One English ConversationOct. 1 through Oct. 31 101 PatrickHenry Library 101 Maple Ave E,Vienna. to Register. 703- 938-0405
Prayer Room at Vienna Assembly ofGod Tuesday’s 2 - 8 p.m. 100 Ayr hillAve, NE Vienna. The Prayer Roomswill be open, come while your kidsare in school or after work anddinner. Stay as long as you like.www.viennaag.com
Capitol Steps to Perform atOakton HighShepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV) will hostOct. 23, 3 p.m. fundraiser at Oakton High Schoolfeaturing nationally recognized comedy troupeCapitol Steps. This being a presidential election year,the Capitol Steps show is likely to feature TheDonald and Hillary and, maybe, Bernie will show up,too. For Tickets visit http://www.scov.org/fundraiser-tickets or call SCOV @703-281-0538 - $30 in advance;$35 at the door.
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10:25 a.m. Sunday School Grades 3 to 6Music 4 years to 2nd grade
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service
Nursery care provided at 9:00 a.m. service
The Rev. John C. N. Hall, RectorThe Rev. Laura Cochran
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FRIDAY/ OCT. 14Great Falls Studios 2016 Art Tour.
Through Sunday October 16. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Great Falls CommunityLibrary, Large Meeting Room 9830Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. 58Artists in 20 venues in Great Falls,VA. A self-guided driving event.Family friendly and free. Start atTour Headquarters at the librarythroughout the event. Brochures andmap available there. An exhibit thereof participating artists, volunteers tohelp map the tour. Self starters candownload the brochure and map atwww.GreatFallsStudios.com.Sponsored by Sun Design andBroadway Gallery. Free. information:[email protected].
SATURDAY/ OCT. 15Pumpkin Preparedness Race 8 a.m.
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department400 Center St S, Vienna. Inaugural5k road race to support firstresponders across Northern Virginia.Brand new course across quietVienna streets. All proceeds benefitthe Northern Virginia EmergencyResponse System. Register atwww.preparedness5k.com
Vienna Volunteer Fire DepartmentOpen House 10 - 4 p.m. 400 CenterStreet South, Vienna. The theme thisyear is “Don’t wait, check the date.”Replace smoke alarms every 10years. A Vienna tradition: Fun andeducational family friendly [email protected] 703-938-2678www.vvfd.org/index.html
Vale Fall Fair 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.ValeSchoolhouse, 3124 Foxmill Rd,Oakton. Activities include: HauntedForest, pie eating contest, costumeparade, children’s games, live music,bake, toy, and book sales, barbeque,artisans crafts, and a balloonsculpture. Free [email protected] or 703-716-4219.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/ OCT. 15-16Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771
Market Fair. 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean.There will be crisp local apples,savory meat pies and hearty breads.1771.org/marketfair/
SUNDAY/ OCT. 16Vienna CROP Hunger Walk 2 - 4
p.m. Vienna Presbyterian andEnvirons, 124 Park St. NE, Vienna.The annual Vienna CROP HungerWalk.The Walk is approximately 3miles in length through the Town ofVienna. Check-in starts at 1:15 p.m.and concert in the sanctuaryfeaturing “The Purple Hulls” starts at1:30 p.m. Proceeds go to Committeefor Helping Others and Church WorldService. Cost: Free. Sign up atwww.crophungerwalk.org/viennava.Email [email protected] or703-281-4032
WEDNESDAY/OCT. 19Navigating Medicare 7 p.m.
Confused about Medicare coverage?Supplemental insurance? How todeal with the costs of a catastrophicillness? Let our Medicare expertanswer your questions! Adults 64 up.Reston Regional Library, 11925Bowman Towne Drive. Adults. Free.Register online at fairfaxcounty.gov/library
THURSDAY/OCT. 20Concert: Scott Miller-Sarah Borges
Co-bill 7:30 - 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java227 Maple Ave. E Vienna. Known fortheir humor and powerfulstorytelling songwriter Sarah Borgesand Scott Miller will tour the EastCoast together on a co-bill. Cost: $18www.thescottmiller.com
SATURDAY/OCT. 22Walking Washington D.C. 10:30 -
noon 101 Maple Avenue East Vienna.Walking Washington D.C. authorBarbara Saffir shares hidden gems ofWashington D.C.
neighborhoods, highlighting history,architecture, nature, art, eateries,and just plain fun. Book signing andsale follows. Adults. Cost: Free.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library
SUNDAY/OCT. 23The Capitol Steps “What to Expect
When Electing”. 3 p.m. OaktonHigh School 2900 Sutton Road,Vienna. Performance by a group thathas been carrying out hilariousbipartisan political satire for over 30years. Admission to this annualcommunity fundraiser by TheShepherd’s Center: $30 in advanceand $35 at the door. http://scov.org
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The Cline family of Vienna dressed as “The Incredibles:”Joel, Nancy, Jonah and Hanna during the Town of ViennaHalloween Parade last year. This year’s Halloween Paradewill be on Wednesday Oct. 26 beginning at 7 p.m. onMaple Avenue, Vienna.
Plan Ahead ViennaWEDNESDAY/OCT. 26, 201670th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade 7 p.m. Maple Avenue, Vienna.
“Celebrating 125 Years of the Town of Vienna” come in costume to celebrateHalloween. Viennava.gov
SATURDAY/ OCT. 29Concert: The David Trio 4 - 6 p.m. Saint Francis Episcopal Church 9220
Georgetown Pike Great Falls VA 22066. This Italian ensemble brings the sound ofviolin, cello, and piano to St. Francis chancel. The sardonic Shostakovich Op. 67Trio is balanced by a gentle Schubert Notturno and the spirited energy of Haydn’sA-flat major Trio.Cost: Season pass $150 or $30 at the door.amadeusconcerts.com
Zoofari welcomes families from all areas to a new way of trick-or-treating thisyear. Kids can trick-or-treat for candy and treats, bounce around in our kids zone,and meet bugs at our
creepy crawly station. Admission: $10 per child, free for adults.www.roerszoofari.com/
TUESDAY/NOV. 1College Savings Information Sessions 7 - 8 p.m. Dolley Madison Library 1244
Oak Ridge Ave McLean. Join this information session to hear about the fourcollege savings programs offered by Virginia529. In one hour, you’ll learn how to:Prepay tuition, Save for other costs, such as housing, meal plans and textbooks.Take advantage of the Virginia college savings state income tax deduction, Meetyour savings goals. Visit Virginia529.com.
TUESDAY/NOV. 8, 2016Election Day. General election. www.sbe.virginia.gov/ andfairfaxcounty.gov/elections
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In TheContext Of ...
Having cancer; not that you need to knowhow I think but, if you’re at all curious as tohow a diagnosed as “terminal” stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer patient thinks, evennow, nearly eight years out, read on.
As much as I don’t want to think aboutwhat I’m doing and why — and just live lifeas it comes/happens, a “13-month to two-year” prognosis (originally received onFebruary 27, 2009; oh yeah, certain dates areseared into your memory), I can’t. It’s notnecessarily a lifestyle change that occurswhen you’re diagnosed, it’s more the psycho-logical and emotional hold and affect thediagnosis causes. It permeates and subcon-sciously — or so it seems, infiltrates yourbrain and changes the way you think andfeel. It’s not that you become unrecognizableto friends and family, but you definitelybecome a victim of your circumstances. It’s asif your brain is rewired somehow and you’vereached your outer limits where you’ve lostmore than the control of your television set.
To the point/example of what I’m referringto (finally) which precipitated this semi selfindulgence: my car and certain repairs,expenses and warning lights which have illu-minated, warranting attention after months ofneglect. Specifically the car to which I refer isour “second” car, the one we don’t rely onfor non-local trips: a model year 2000,Honda Accord sedan inherited from my wid-owed mother in December 2008 — with only35,000 miles on the odometer. The classicexample of a retired person’s car with incredi-bly little wear and tear and extraordinarilylow mileage given its put-in-service date:sometime in the year 2000.
As I said, it’s not our primary car, but itdoes get driven regularly given the potentialmileage restraints of our ‘primary’ car’s lease.Currently, the Honda has 94,000 miles on it.It’s been a good and reliable car which hasneeded few repairs — other than those to-be-expected, the costs of which have generallyfallen with the “usual and customary” range.The car still rides well and overall suits myrequirements for a “second” car: it gets mefrom point “A” to point “B” — and mostimportantly, back, and it has no monthly carpayment. However, there are a couple ofinconveniences/concerns which if left aloneare not likely deal-breakers but, the expenseof fixing them — on a car that is nearly 17years old, might be.
And the deal which might be broken hasto do with yours truly having lung cancer anda somewhat different life expectancy now atage 62 (versus the one I thought I would havewhen I initially took possession of my par-ent’s car in 2008 — at age 54 and twomonths, or the one I thought I had a meretwo and half months later — just before I wasinitially diagnosed). Ergo my dilemma is: do Iwant to spend major money now (for me/us)on repairs whose maximum benefit will notoccur until next spring — six months or so, atthe earliest, but if tended to now might limitthe potential damage/cost later or shall I justwait for divine intervention, so to speak? (Therepairs have to do with air conditioning thatdoesn’t cool in the summer, a window — onthe passenger side which does not open allyear round, and brake lights and the seat-beltrestraining system —”SRS,” safety issueswhich this idiot is being warned about.)
Not unsolvable problems, presumably,unless you have a terminal form of cancer.Considering that reality, don’t I want to livemore in the present and not worry about afuture, a future which is hardly guaranteed?Moreover, shouldn’t I damn the torpedoesand live full speed ahead and let the chips:lab work, scan results, car repairs, etc., fallwhere they may; finding some normalcy/sol-ace in pretending/deluding myself into think-ing that all is right in my world? To be deter-mined. Still, I know/feel one thing: if I live likeI’m dying, I probably will.
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SATURDAY/OCT. 15Social Action Linking Together (SALT)
Fall Advocacy Training Conference,9 – 11:30 a.m., at the VirginiaInternational University (VIU), ConferenceRoom (VD-102), 4401 Village Drive,Fairfax. Mark Shriver, President of Savethe Children Action Network, will be thekeynote speaker. Mark is the son of thelate Sargent Shriver and Eunice KennedyShriver. He is the author of A Good Man,an inspirational and deeply personal storyabout a son discovering the authenticmeaning of his father’s legacy.
Additional presentations by Del. AlfonsoLopez, D-49, (“Tools for Effective Advocacyin the State Legislature’) and by MichelleKrocker, Executive Director, NorthernVirginia Affordable Housing Alliance(“Addressing the Commonwealth’s UnmetHousing Needs for Low-IncomeHouseholds”) and State Sen. BarbaraFavola (D-31), (Report on the Commissionon Youth, TANF Subcommittee) andDebbie Weinstein, Executive Director,Coalition for Human Needs, “Making TANFWork for Poor Families”.
This event is free. All are welcome. Comeearly for the book signing by the keynotespeaker and to meet and greet other socialjustice advocates in the community. Formore information: Contact John Horejsi [email protected] or visit the SALT web siteat www.S-A-L-T.org, Upcoming Eventspage.
ONGOINGPassages Divorce Care. Tuesdays 6:45 to
9:00 p.m. beginning September 13th.Vienna Presbyterian Church is located onthe corner of Maple Avenue (Rt. 123) andPark Street in Vienna, Virginia. Cost tocover materials $20, scholarships available.703-938-9050, www.viennapres.org, orsend an email [email protected].
The Retiree Real Estate EducationAssociation announces free publicservice seminars for October, 2016, onDecluttering, Ageing in Place, andDownsizing, given at McLean, FallsChurch, and Marshall High Schools. Theseare part of a series of 8 free seminars onreal estate issues unique to retirees.Seminars are free to the public and arepresented in the evenings at FairfaxCounty public schools. For moreinformation, or to register for a seminar,go to RetireeRealEstate.org.
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Spirituals Will Come Alive: Hear thestory of how many spirituals were born andhow the hope and suffering of slaves wastranslated into spirituals. Dr. Eileen Guenther,professor at Wesley Theological Seminary inWashington DC, will share the results of herstudies on the role of singing and religion inthe daily lives of slaves. She will discuss themusical styles, performance practices, andcharacteristics of spirituals. She has recentlypublished a book, “In Their Own Words, SlaveLife and the Power of Spirituals.” Free. Churchof the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd.,Vienna, Saturday, Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m.
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church at theintersection of Lewinsville and Brook Roads inMcLean, just a mile west of Tysons, invites youfor a casual Saturday Service at 5 p.m., fol-lowed by conversation and fellowship or forSunday Services at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. SundaySchool for Youth and Children takes placeduring the 10 a.m. Service. Look for ourPumpkin Patch this October, and checkwww.stthomasmcleanva.org for SpecialEvents and Services through the year. St. Tho-mas’ Episcopal Church, 8991 Brook Road,McLean, 703-442-0330.
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