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By Christina Tyler Wenks

A pair of bald eagles is raising threeeaglets on Minnehaha Island inthe Potomac River. This is thethird bald eagle nest in the Great

Falls area this year and the second knownto contain hatchlings. The proximity of thenests tells naturalists at Riverbend Park thatthe area’s ecosystem is improving.

Last week, the Potomac Conservancy is-sued a report that said the Potomac River’shealth is better than recent decades. Theriver’s report card gave the Potomac a B —up from a D in 2011.

“We hope these additional nests are indi-cators of increasing biodiversity of speciesand that means the ecosystem is healthier— birds, amphibians, and mammals — butthis takes many years,” said Julie Gurnee,Riverbend Park naturalist.

WILDLIFE SPECIALISTS and nationalpark rangers say bald eagles actively nestedon Conn Island near Great Falls NationalPark for the past 20 years. A pair of eaglesare nesting on Minnehaha Island for a sec-ond year. A young eagle that fledged lastyear is often spotted fishing in the PotomacRiver by the Riverbend Visitor’s Center.

Wildlife enthusiasts are watching a thirdbald-eagle nest on Watkins Island nearRiverbend Park. “What’s surprising is theirproximity to each other,” said Gurnee. “Thisis much closer than we expected to see an-other eagle nest.”

Pollution and lead, such as buckshot andfishing weights, threaten eagles scavenging

during winter months, said AlonsoAbugattas of the Capital Naturalist websiteand educator at Northern Virginia parks.

Boosting biodiversity takes years. Long-term river and wildlife health depends onresidents taking steps such as installingnative plants and increasing natural stream

Bald Eagles Rediscover Potomac

Two bald eagles tend to three eaglets near Great Falls. Bald eagles usu-ally mate and lay eggs in mid-February. Eggs incubate just over a month— about 35 days — and the young fledge 10 to 12 weeks later.

Photos by Christina Tyler Wenks

A bald eagle protects her three eaglets on Minnehaha Island in thePotomac River.

Bald eagles are asign of ecosystemimprovement.

buffers with deep roots to absorb herbicides,fertilizers, and road runoff, and reducingwaste and lowering emissions and relianceon cars, said Gurnee and Abugattas.

VIRGINIA BLUEBELL blooms are ex-pected to peak the week of the Riverbend

Park’s Bluebell Festival, which is Sat-urday, April 14, from 10 a.m. until 2p.m. During the festival, a scope willbe set up along Potomac Heritage Trailso visitors may observe eagle-nest ac-tivity. Festival admission is $7 onlineand $9 on site.

A break in foliage along Riverbend Park’s PotomacHeritage Trail allows outdoor enthusiasts to view aneagle’s nest on Minnehaha Island in the PotomacRiver. With binoculars, eaglets are frequently visible.

“We hope these additional nests areindicators of increasing biodiversityof species and that means theecosystem is healthier —birds, amphibians, and mammals —but this takes many years.”

— Julie Gurnee, Riverbend Park naturalist


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Langley Band andOrchestra Set SchoolRecords for All-VirginiaSelections

Langley High School is sending a school record 15students to this year’s All-Virginia Band and Orches-tra honor groups. The musicians were selected basedon auditions that were open to the top musicians ineach district in the state. The All-Virginia perfor-mances will be held April 7 at the Dominion ArtsCenter, Carpenter Theatre in Richmond. The studentsselected are: Surya Ambardar (E-flat clarinet),Brooke Baird (violin), Cherri Chen (percussion),Chris Fox (cello), Gaoyang Ganjin (alto saxophone),Beth Johnston (trumpet), Forrest Johnston (trum-pet), Alyssa Kim (violin), Cindy Rodi (piccolo), FayShuai (cello), Jeffrey Song (B-flat clarinet), Wendy

Tang (flute), Izzy Tice (tuba), Boris Topalov (tenortrombone), and Madeline Yu (violin).

Langley BandPerforms in Italy

The Langley High School Band recently returnedfrom a one-week trip to Italy that included visits toPisa, Siena, and Vatican City, with performances inFlorence and Rome. In Florence, the Band performedat one of the oldest churches in Florence, the Audi-torium of Santo Stefano al Ponte. The next day, theband performed in Rome at the 17th century baroqueOratorio del Caravita, where Mozart performed in1770. In both venues, the band played pieces by Ital-ian composers Delle Cese, Albinoni, Respighi, Puccini,and Vecchi, to large and appreciative audiences. Thetrip was a remarkable educational and cultural ex-perience for the students, filled with memories thatwill last a lifetime.

Photo by Christian Faust

Langley Band in Rome’s Oratorio del Caravita.

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Langley Band performing at Auditorium of Santo Stefanoal Ponte, Florence, Italy.

Langley HSBand membersat Colosseumin Rome

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The seventh grade boys teamof St. John the Beloved won theNorthern Virginia CYO champi-onship over St. Bernadette ofSpringfield. The NVJCYO con-sists of 320 teams with a stu-dent participation of approxi-mately 5,000 players.

St. John, based in McLean,finished the season with arecord of 12-1. BrendanMansinne led the team in scor-ing followed closely by JeremyFuchs and Matty Helfrich. Jon

Lindsay led the team in re-bounds followed by MatthewCasler. Jeremy Jeannot, whojoined the team this year hada very strong season also.

In the Championship gameSt. John effectively utilizeda trapping defense led byKiernan Mulcahy. MatthewMcNeill and SuttonLochmann did yeoman’swork off the bench all sea-son. The team was coachedby Tom Tribone.

St. John Boys TeamWins Championship

The seventhgrade boysteam of St.John theBeloved fin-ished theseason with arecord of 12-1.

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As part of The Langley School’sculture of giving, commitment toservice learning, and 75th anniver-sary celebration, the school com-munity came together forLangley’s first-ever Day of Givingon Saturday, March 17 to pack75,000 meals for the people ofPuerto Rico who were impacted byHurricane Maria.º

In partnership with the Out-reach Program, a nonprofit thatorganizes food-packing events to

support those in need at home andabroad, The Langley School mo-bilized more than 500 volunteers– including students, parents,teachers, alumni, and friends – topack meals in one-hour shifts. Tocover the cost of each 25-centmeal, the school raised $18,750from its families and several spon-sors. Langley students in preschoolthrough eighth grade contributedto this effort as well, raising morethan $6,400 in quarter collections

to pay for more than 25,000meals. “This is the first time wehave organized a school-wide ser-vice project of this magnitude,”says Head of School Dr. ElinorScully, noting that the project wasa community effort led by parentvolunteers. “The event was a won-derful opportunity for us to makean impact, while also bringing pastand present members of our com-munity together for a meaningful,shared experience.”

The Langley School’s Day of Giv-ing meal-packing was the culmi-nating event of its inaugural Weekof Giving which ran March 12-16.Throughout the week, the Langleycommunity collected items for fivestudent-led donation drives. Stu-dents in grades 3-8 submitted pro-posals for donation drive projects,and five winning proposals wereselected benefiting a range of or-ganizations, including SHARE ofMcLean, Stanton Elementary,Doorways for Women & Families,A Wider Circle, and Wishing YouLots of Love. Students coordinated

each drive and developed public-ity plans to collect baby products,children’s books, school supplies,toiletries, nonperishable foods,and more for those in need.

“We wanted to give our studentsan opportunity to take on a lead-ership role with these projects,”says Dean of Students Brent Locke.“They not only learned the impor-tance of giving back, but alsogained valuable skills as theywrote proposals, organized eachdrive, and came up with advertis-ing strategies to promote theirproject.”

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The following letter to all members of the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors from members of the Gen-eral Assembly from Fairfax, urges common sense actionon guns; the state legislators say Fairfax County has theauthority to ben loaded shotguns and rifles on the roads.

Dear Madam Chairman and Hon.Supervisors: Section 15.2-915.2 ofthe Code of Virginia gives all localgovernments in Virginia the au-

thority to ban loaded shotguns and loadedrifles on public highways.

§ 15.2-915.2. Regulation of transportationof a loaded rifle or shotgun.

The governing body of any county or city mayby ordinance make it unlawful for any personto transport, possess or carry a loaded shotgunor loaded rifle in any vehicle on any public street,road, or highway within such locality.

A similar ordinance has been enacted in thecounties of Fauquier, Loudoun, Madison,Albemarle, Chesterfield, Clarke, James City,King George, New Kent, Northumberland,Surry, Warren and the cities of Alexandria,Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Richmond,

Roanoke, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg.We, members of the Virginia General Assem-

bly representing Fairfax County, do not believethat there is a need for loaded shotguns orloaded rifles on Fairfax County’s public roads.High emotions that come with traffic conges-tion in our region have led to instances wherefirearms have been discharged in incidents ofroad rage. Requiring that shotguns and riflesare not loaded at the beginning of a trip willhelp to reduce the potential for such split-sec-ond, life-changing decisions to occur in a mo-ment of anger. Such an ordinance will also helpto protect the driver and passengers, includ-ing children, as well as law enforcement fromthe accidental discharge of one of these weap-ons. For example, in 2006, Virginia StateTrooper Kevin C. Manion was killed after aloaded rifle went off during a wreck cleanupin Clark County.

We recognize that the Fairfax County Boardof Supervisors considered this issue in 2015.

However given recent events, we believe thatit is important at this time for all our localities

to use their existing authority to foster gunsafety and protect the driving public.

We hereby ask that you initiate the processesnecessary to change Fairfax County’s ordi-nances to prohibit the transportation of loadedshotguns and loaded rifles to the fullest extentpossible under Virginia Law.

We look forward to working with you on thisimportant initiative.

Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36)Sen. Richard Saslaw (D-35)Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31)Sen. David Marsden (D-37)

Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-33)Sen. George Barker (D-39)

Del. Kaye Kory (D-38)Del. Mark Keam (D-35)

Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48)Del. Ken Plum (D-36)

Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49)Del. David Bulova (D-37)

Del. Karrie K. Delaney (D-67)Del Paul Krizek (D-44)

Del. Jennifer Boysko (D-86)

Legislators: County Has AuthorityTo Ban Loaded Rifles on Road

By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum

State Delegate (D-36)

Our Founding Fatherswere brilliant individu-als. Not only did they

craft a new form of governmentwith the United States Constitu-tion, but they established a gov-ernment of “we the people” leav-ing behind monarchies and specialprivileges. While it created “amore perfect union,” it includedwithin its structure mechanisms

upon whichthe unioncould be fur-ther perfected.

While it did take a civil war tobring about the most needed re-form that had been debated at theConstitutional Convention and notsettled but compromised away,many other reforms and perfec-tions have taken place throughconstitutional amendments, laws

and judicial decisions.With the massive

changes that havetaken place in ournation’s history, par-ticularly in civil rights,it is amazing thatthere have been sofew changes to ourbasic structure of gov-ernment. Building onthe ideals of Thomas Jefferson inthe Declaration of Independencethat all persons have inalienablerights of life, liberty and the pur-suit of happiness, the Constitutionand its provisions created a wayto realize these goals that ensuresAmerica’s greatness is not in itspast but in its future.

Most often mentioned in theguarantees that propel our coun-try into future greatness are thefreedoms of speech, press and re-ligion. Less discussed in the pastbut now seen as a critically impor-

tant right to maintainour free governmentis the freedom to as-semble. If freedomsare to be maintainedin the future, it maybe our right to as-semble that will en-sure it happens.

It is somewhatironic that at a time

when the internet enables advo-cacy blitzes to fill the electronicmail boxes of public officials tosupport a cause that the crowdsof people filling the streets in vari-ous marches may be our greatestsafeguard. Many feel it is notenough to simply send a letter orbrochure or give or listen to aspeech; we need to visibly showthe depth and breadth of our causeby assembling supporters by thethousands in the heat, cold, rainor sunshine.

I participate in marches in our

Nation’s Capital as well as ourState Capital to show support forequality in our society and for anend to gun violence. I find themarches inspirational because ofthe worthiness of the cause andthe wonderful people I meet whohave such strong dedication andconviction that they will take parthowever inconvenient. If you havenot taken part in a march, I en-courage you to do so. After all,assembling together to supportour rights is part of what theFounding Fathers had in mindwhen they included the right toassemble in our Bill of Rights. Theother important day to be sure toexercise your right to assemble ison election day when you have anopportunity to express your rightas a citizen. It amplifies your voicewhen you assemble with others tovote for the persons who mostclearly are representing your viewson issues.

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Enjoy SchoolLibraries

April is School Library Monthand a great time to consider all theamazing things a school libraryachieves for students and theschool community. The AmericanAssociation of School Librarianshas dubbed this year’s theme“Making Connections,” which is avery appropriate theme. All of

schools in Burke are lucky to havecertified librarians, which studiesshow increase reading test scores,overall higher test scores and en-courage a love of reading andlearning that continues through-out life.

School libraries have much morethan books; most have labs wherestudents create, investigate andcollaborate on learning projects. Inaddition to assisting students, theschool librarian is a treasured

resource for all classroom teach-ers in the school. The connectionsthe school librarian makes, andencourages students to make withlearning, their community, theworld and reading, impact learn-ers as they go on to become life-long learners and productivemembers of our community.

You can support the AmericanAssociation of School Librariansand School Library Month by shar-ing your connections with your

local school. Offer to be a guestreader or to share how reading orlibrarians influenced your life andcareer.

Contact your local school todayand connect as school librarianshelp make connections with stu-dents, teachers, community andthe world.

Alyssa LinglerBurke

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By Shirley Ruhe

The Connection

It may seem like a long time until Septemberwhen the 36th year of the Northern VirginiaSenior Olympics (NVSO) kicks off.

But not for 83-year-old Chuck Toftoy fromArlington, who often enters 20 events, and says hepractices all year long.

Opening ceremonies for this year’s events arescheduled for Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. at Thomas JeffersonCommunity Center in Arlington, and the competi-tion is scheduled to end on Sept. 26.

The NVSO began in 1982 with about 80 peoplecompeting; last year there were 752 competitorssigned up for one or more of the 70 events offered.The events ranged from tennis, baseball throw, bocce,orienteering, swimming and diving, golf, corn holetoss, volleyball, and pickleball.

Three new sports have been added to the compe-tition this year including canasta, croquet and beachball wallyball. Herb Levitan, a member of the NVSOBoard, explains beach ball wallyball is like volley-ball but played on a racquetball court with abeachball which is bigger and softer than a volley-

ball. Levitan is currently preparing for the Virginiasenior games coming up soon where he swims fourfreestyle events.

Alease Brooks, 85, has been competing for 14 yearsand participated in 13 different sports in 2017. Buther favorite is pickleball. Her children have boughther T-shirts in different colors for her games and of-ten come to watch her and cheer her on.

Toftoy says this year he plans to reduce the num-ber of sports he enters so that he can concentrate onpickleball since he plans to enter singles, doublesand mixed competition this year.

Last year, 93-year old Henry Colette from Oaktonwas one of 19 bocce competitors. But for the lastseveral years he has been guaranteed a win becausethere was no one else in his age group competing.

Last year’s oldest competitor was 101 years oldwith her sport of choice was duplicate bridge.

Seniors participate for many reasons — some be-cause they like to stay busy and fit, others becausethey are returning to a high school or college sport,some because they like the community of friends theysee every year and others because they still “like todream big.”

This year’s games are expected to be held in 29venues including community centers, parks, highschools and other locations across Northern Vir-ginia. Registration for this year’s NVSO will openJune 1. This year NVSO is hoping to bring back the5k run and looking for an event director for thatevent. Those interested in volunteering can call 703-403-5360.

New this year:canasta, croquet andbeach ball wallyball.

Preparing for Senior Olympics


Senior Living

By John Byrd

Fred and Liz Saalfeld had occupiedtheir four-bedroom 2,800-square-foot Colonial in Springfield fornearly five decades when the un-

expected caused them to reconsider basichousing needs. Without warning, LizSaalfeld suffered a heart attack. Her mobil-ity — previously hampered by arthritis —now became seriously compromised.

Looking ahead, a wheelchair-access planalso now seemed prudent to Fred Saalfeld,who increasingly relied a pair of canes toget around.

The proposed retrofit was a tall order,however. The master bedroom was on thesecond floor; the master bathroom was just

too narrow for a wheelchair. Saalfeld soughtfresh ideas from local remodelers — even-tually deciding on Michael Nash Kitchensand Homes who had previously remodeledhis kitchen.

“Michael Nash was very responsive to ourneeds, and really understood Aging-In-Placeconsiderations,” Saalfeld said.

“Aging-in-place is becoming one of thehigh-demand remodeling services seg-ments,” Nazemian said.

At 1,200 square feet, the new master suiteaddition features a 14-foot cathedral ceil-ing and double French doors that segue toa flagstone patio.

“The interior style is very consistentthroughout,” Saalfeld saiud. “It’s very muchone house.”

Aging-in-Place

With a pair of walk-in wardrobe closets on the left, and access to a firstlevel laundry and master bedroom on the right, the access corridor fromthe main house is spacious. The French doors open into the diningroom. Michael Nash matched the original hardwood flooring to create aseamless unity between the old house and the new addition.

The flagstone patio immediately outside the master bedroom is linked toa network of walkways that segues to a gazebo, an herb garden and anexercise area for the family Irish setter. Owner Fred Saalfeld, who walkswith the aid of two canes, says the remodeling changes have created amajor quality of life improvement that has made it much easier to enjoythe home.

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By Mercia Hobson

The Connection

The Foundation for Fairfax County PublicSchools announced their community part-ners are preparing for the 2018 “Collect

for Kids” school supplies and backpacks drive forstudents in Fairfax County Public Schools. In 2017,the drive helped more than 39,000 of the 55,000students who receive free or reduced-price mealsin Fairfax County Schools. The goal for 2018 is toprovide 40,000 of these children and youth withschool supplies and backpacks.

“Collect for Kids” is seeking monetary contribu-tions and help from organizations. Their onlinedonation form states: “100 percent of your dona-tion will be allocated for school supplies for FCPSstudents in need.” Even though a robust and con-nected group of partners make “Collect for Kids”work, the organization is also seeking help fromnew organizations to support their effort. Cur-rently, more than 20 businesses, government agen-cies and community organization work togetheron the campaign, among them Apple FederalCredit Union, Britepaths, Western Fairfax Chris-tian Ministries, Cornerstones, and Kids R First.

‘Collect for Kids’ Seeks HelpDonations and helpfrom organizations tooutfit 40,000 students.

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The Foundation for Fairfax County PublicSchools announced their communitypartners are getting ready for the 2018“Collect for Kids” school supplies andbackpack drive as they seek monetarydonations and help from organizations.

According to “Collect for Kids,” “Every schoolin Fairfax County is touched by need. Some schoolshave as few as 1 percent of students living in pov-erty and some schools have over 90 percent ofstudents living in poverty.”

In the Oak Hill/ Herndon area, supporting part-ners of “Collect for Kids” serve students at Coates,Dranesville, Herndon, Floris and Hutchison El-ementary Schools, Herndon and Rachel CarsonMiddle Schools, and Herndon High School.

For more information on how to donate or helpwith the effort visit collectforkids.org.

Fred Amico, Langley HighSchool principal, has sent thefollowing letter to the SaxonCommunity:

“After 31 years of working as an edu-cator in Fairfax County Public Schools,I have decided to retire at the end ofthis school year. Serving as principal ofLangley High School has been an op-portunity that I cherish. Langley HighSchool is an outstanding high schooldue to the professional, dedicated, andinnovative teaching staff, supportiveand involved parents, and smart, cre-ative, and inspirational students. I knowthat I have benefited more from mytime at Langley than it has benefitedfrom me.

“Any school is just a building. Luck-ily, the Langley community is now getting a buildingthey truly deserve, but it is still a building. Thestrength of Langley is everyone who walks the halls.Our custodians, who work tirelessly and with prideto keep the building clean and a place that is enjoy-able. Our building engineer, who works behind thescenes to ensure that the building is comfortable andsafe for all of us. Our security staff, who are alwaysvigilant and watchful. The support and clerical staff,who keep things running smoothly. Our counselors,who always keep the needs of the students in theforefront of their planning. The administrators, whoconsistently try to do what is best for students. Theteachers who work, plan, and do whatever it takes

to inspire our students. Lastly, the students who area source of joy for me every day. They consistentlysurprise me with their candor, humor, and intelli-gence. I will take countless good memories of thosestudents with me.

“Our Regional Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Tyson,will begin the process of selecting a new principalimmediately. In the next few weeks, he will informyou of the process for selecting a new principal. I amconfident the next principal will love the school andstudents as much as I do.

“Thank you for the pleasure of working with yourchildren. I wouldn’t have traded a day of my last 31years for any other profession!”

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The Golden Girls of NorthernVirginia, a senior women’s softballleague, is looking for players. Anywoman over the age of 40 isencouraged to join. All skill levels arewelcome. Games are on Wednesdayevenings and Saturday mornings inVienna, April-October. Otheractivities during the year. Visitwww.goldengirls.org.

Colvin Run Mill open 11-4 p.m. daily,closed Tuesday. 10017 Colvin RunRoad, Great Falls. Fairfax County’soperational 19th century waterpowered gristmill, offers recreationaland educational activities for all agesthrough daily tours, school programsand special events. Fees: $7/adult,$6 students 16+ with ID, $5 children& seniors. Admission to park is freeexcept for some special events.

Fishing Rod Rentals. Riverbend Park,8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls.Rentals available during visitorcenter hours. Fishing tackle and livebait are available for purchase.Reservations required for grouprentals. $6/rental (2 hour max).Valid driver’s license required. Rod/reel combinations are perfect forbeginners and children. A Virginia orMaryland freshwater fishing licenseis required for those 16 years orolder. The park does not sell fishinglicenses. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend-park/.

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The Arts of Great Falls Schooloffers winter classes for adults andchildren of all skill levels. Visitwww.greatfallsart.org for more.

THURSDAY/APRIL 4Youth Art Show Reception. 4:30-6

p.m. at 1446 Chain Bridge Road,McLean. Join MPA for a Youth ArtShow celebrating works by FairfaxCounty Public School elementary,middle and high school art studentsfrom the Langley pyramid. The showruns March 21-April 5. [email protected].

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Park,Riverbend Park, Scott’s RunNature Preserve, and Sully HistoricSite. More than 750 volunteers willjoin the Fairfax County ParkAuthority and The NatureConservancy for annual “springcleaning” efforts to kickoff EarthMonth. The volunteers will removetrash and debris, while also assistingscientists and conservationists byrecording data about what theyremove. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/.

Shape Note Singing. 10 a.m.-3:30p.m. at the Great Falls Grange, 9818Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Joinsingers from across the country forspirited, four-part, participatory,unaccompanied singing from classicshapenote tunebooks. Middaypotluck; bring a dish to share.Experienced singers, newcomers, andlisteners are all welcome. Loanerbooks available. Registration at 9:30a.m. Free. Visitdcshapenote.squarespace.com/big-singings. For questions, contact MattRoberts at [email protected].

A Tour of Italy Supper Club WineDinner. 7 p.m. at the Playroom atMcLean Racquet & Health Club, 1472Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Cost is$85/person. Join certified sommelier,Laurent Lala, for a vinous tour ofItaly. Each wine is paired with anItalian-inspired food course. Call703-356-3300 or visitwww.mcleanrhclub.com.

Mosaic Harmony CommunityConcert. 7 p.m. at UnitarianUniversalist Congregation of Fairfax,2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton.Includes selections from MosaicHarmony, World Children’s Choirand The Washington InternationalChorus. Tickets $18/adults; $12/children. Visit mosaicharmony.org.

SUNDAY/APRIL 8Shape Note Singing. 10 a.m.-3:30

p.m. at the Great Falls Grange, 9818Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Joinsingers from across the country forspirited,

four-part, participatory, unaccompaniedsinging from classic shapenotetunebooks. Midday potluck; bring adish to share. Experienced singers,newcomers, and listeners are allwelcome. Loaner books available.Registration at 9:30 a.m. Free. Visitdcshapenote.squarespace.com/big-singings. For questions, contact MattRoberts at [email protected].

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Solo Art Exhibit. “A Study ofManhattan: Power, Dominance andExcitement” by Great Falls StudiosArtist Robert Gilbert. At The TorpedoFactory at the Art League inAlexandria. The Gallery is located at105 North Union St., Alexandria.Visit torpedofactory.org.

THURSDAY/APRIL 5Betty McIntosh’s OSS. 7:30-9 p.m. at

Patrick Henry Library, 101 MapleAve., East, Vienna. Dr. Ann Todd willdiscuss her book OSS OperationBlack Mail, the story of BettyMcIntosh, a journalist who servedduring World War II on the China-Burma-India front in the organizationthat became the CIA. Books will beavailable for signing and sale. Visitlibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/3721993.

Liz Longley Performs. 7:30 p.m. atJammin’Java, 227 Maple Ave., East,Vienna. In performance with TheHarmaleighs. Visitwww.jamminjava.com.

FRIDAY/APRIL 6Great Falls Art Walk Kick-Off. 6-8

p.m. at Great Falls Village Centre.Start the tour at Artists on the Green(776B Walker Road), Artists’ Loft(766 Walker Road), Artists’ Atelierand The Arts of Great Falls Gallery(756 Walker Road) or TD Bank(9101 Georgetown Pike). See livepainting demonstrations and talkwith the artists about their processand inspirations. Live music begins atThe Brogue at 9 p.m. Family friendlyand free to the public. Details atwww.greatfallsart.org/ArtWalk.

“Despicable Me 3.” 7-9 p.m. at TheOld Firehouse, 1440 Chain BridgeRoad, McLean. Cost is $3/person.Gather the whole family and bringblankets, pillows and camp chairs foran indoor, picnic-style family movienight. Participants will enjoyunlimited free popcorn with themovie that will be shown on a largeprojection screen. For Old Firehouseactivities, call 703-448-8336.

SATURDAY/APRIL 7Spring Cleaning in the Parks. 9-

11:30 a.m. at 10 different FairfaxCounty parks: Cub Run RECenter,Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, HiddenOaks Nature Center at RoundtreePark, Hidden Pond Nature Center,Huntley Meadows Park, LakeAccotink Park, Lake Fairfax See Calendar, Page 15

‘9 to 5: The Musical’Get up and work as McLean High School’s “TheatreMcLean” presents Dolly

Parton’s hit musical comedy, “9 to 5.” The show runs April 26, 27, and 28 at 7 p.m.,with matinees April 28 and 29 at 2 p.m. at McLean High School’s Burke Audito-rium, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. Tickets are $12/online; $15/door. To ordertickets, visit theatremclean.org.

Photo by Anna Kate Womack

Doralee Rhodes (Erica Bass) wants to strangle Mr. Hart(Benji Harris) for being a misogynistic, sexist, and egotis-tical boss.


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The Home & Garden Tour will take place in Great Falls,Vienna, and McLean on April 24 as part of the 85th His-toric Garden Week in Virginia.

Home & Garden TourTour four homes and gardens in Great Falls, Vienna and McLean on Tuesday,

April 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – from a “quilt garden” at a 1750 home to a garden andcottage designed for retirement. Advance tickets are $40 by April 17; tickets on dayof tour are $50 at Meadowlark Gardens, tour homes and the Great Falls Library.Contact Garden Club of Fairfax at [email protected] or visitwww.vagardenweek.org.

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Talk on John Mosby. 4 p.m. at GreatFalls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Featuring local authorGreg Wilson speaking on “PrivateJohn Mosby, First Virginia Cavalry,Picketing Fairfax County beforebecoming the Grey Ghost.” Become amember of the Great Falls HistoricalSociety by joining, for $35/year for afamily. Visit the website at gfhs.org.

Amadeus Orchestra with StevenHonigberg, Cello. 4 p.m. at SaintLuke Catholic Church, 7001Georgetown Pike, McLean. A pre-concert lecture by Music Director A.Scott Wood will begin at 3:15 p.m.Tickets are $35 and may bepurchased at the door or online atwww.amadeusconcerts.com.Students 17 and under and activemilitary are admitted free.

MONDAY/APRIL 9Vote for MCC Governing Board.

Want to vote for MCC GoverningBoard candidates, but can’t make itto the McLean Day festival on May19? Vote by absentee ballot April 9-May 16. Call the Center at 703-790-0123, or send a request by email [email protected] to havea ballot package sent to your home.Visit the website,www.mcleancenter.org.

TUESDAY/APRIL 10-19Vienna Idol 2018 Auditions. At

Caffe Amouri, Tuesday, April 10, 7-8:30 p.m.; Whole Foods, Thursday,April 12, 7-8:30 p.m.; Whole Foods,Wednesday, April 18, 7-8:30 p.m.;and Caffe Amouri, Thursday, April19, 7-8:30 p.m. First Place is $700plus eight hours of recording time atCUE Studios. Second Place - $500;Third Place - $250. Visitwww.viennaidol.org for more.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12Artist Reception. 6:30-8 p.m. “A

Study of Manhattan: Power,Dominance and Excitement” by GreatFalls Studios Artist Robert Gilbert. AtThe Torpedo Factory at the ArtLeague in Alexandria. The Gallery islocated at 105 North Union St.,Alexandria. Visit torpedofactory.org.

Opening Exhibition Reception. 7-9p.m. at 1446 Chain Bridge Road,McLean. “Erratic Landscapes: NewWorks by Artemis Herber.” Workingwith the humble material of recycledcorrugated cardboard, German-born,Maryland-based artist Artemis Herbercreates massive depictions of spaceand place. On display April 12 toJune 3. Visit [email protected].

Reception: “Bon Appetit.” 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 115 Pleasant St., NW,Vienna. The public is invited to enjoylight refreshments and meet theartists at a reception celebrating theBon Appetit exhibition. Watercolorartist Cathy Williams will present ademonstration during the reception.Exhibit runs through May 6. Visitwww.ViennaArtsSociety.org or call703-319-3971.

APRIL 12-14Used Book Sale. At Oakton

Community Library, 10304Lynnehaven Place, Oakton. Free.Spring Book Sale will be Thursday,April 12, 1-8 p.m.; Friday, April 13,10-6 p.m.; and Saturday, April 14,10-3 p.m. A Friends of OaktonLibrary Members’ Only Pre Sale willbe held Wednesday, April 11, 2-5:30p.m. Come and browse thousands ofgently used books for adults andchildren. [email protected] or call 703-758-9623.

THURSDAY/APRIL 12-MAY 6“Fly By Night.” At 1st Stage in Tysons,

1524 Spring Hill Road, TysonsCorner. It’s 1965 in New York Cityand the lights are about to go out.But not before a melancholysandwich maker becomes enchantedwith two sisters in this bittersweetromantic tale about finding hope in aworld beset by darkness. Play by KimRosenstock, Michael Mitnick, andWill Connolly, directed by KathrynChase Bryer. $38 general admission,$35 seniors (65+), $15 students andmilitary. Visit www.1ststage.org orcall 703-854-1856.

FRIDAY/APRIL 13Christylez Bacon: The Human

Beatbox. 8 p.m. at The OldFirehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Road,McLean. GRAMMY-nominatedChristylez Bacon is a dynamicmember of the hip-hop movement,bringing innovation to an art formalready known for mixing urbanmusical styles. Cost is $20/$14 MCCDistrict residents. For Old Firehouseactivities call 703-448-8336.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY-APRIL 13-14The Art of Persian Cuisine. 6-10

p.m. At Entyse Bistro, 1700 TysonsBlvd., McLean. Drawing inspirationfrom the 13th-century Persian poet,Exclusively Events’ PoopakGolesorkhi, and Chef AhmedMasouleh, have joined together tobring this whimsical culinary milieuto the heart of Tysons Corner. Cost is$85/person. [email protected].

SATURDAY/APRIL 14Bluebell Festival. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

at Riverbend Park, 8700 PotomacHills St., Great Falls. Volunteersneeded to run crafts and activities,help with parking, etc. Sign up atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/bluebells. Contact thePublic Information Office at 703-324-8662 or [email protected].

Model Railroaders Open House. 1-5 p.m. at the Vienna Depot, 231Dominion Road NE. NorthernVirginia Model Railroaders hold anopen house at the Vienna Depot each

month and on Vienna celebrationdays, including Viva! Vienna and theVienna Holiday Stroll. Freeadmission. Call 703-938-5157 or visitwww.nvmr.org.

MONDAY/APRIL 16The Old Firehouse Teacher

Workday Trip. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Entera chocolate utopia at Hershey’sChocolate World and create aHershey Bar, enter the taste-test laband try to solve the 4D ChocolateMystery. Admission to all activitiesand transportation are included inthe fee. $70/$60 MCC Districtresidents. Visitwww.mcleancenter.org.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 18McLean Newcomers and

Neighbors Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.at Punjabi by Nature, 2750 GallowsRoad, Vienna. Monica Bhide willdiscuss her latest novel “Karma andthe Art of Butter Chicken.” Cost is$22 per person. To attend, pay atsquareup.com/market/mclean-newcomers-club. No reservations willbe accepted after Friday, April 13.Visit www.McLeanNewcomers.org.

Vienna’s Energy Future. 6:30-8:30p.m. at Oakton Library, 10304Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Free.Sierra Club/Great Falls Group hosts apresentation about a growingmovement in Virginia to stop twoproposed pipelines posing a threat ofdamage to streams, rivers, and scenicviews. Email [email protected] orcall 703-608-2471.

TUESDAY/APRIL 19McLean Historical Society

Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at McLeanCommunity Center, in McLeanSquare Shopping Center (next toCafe Tatti), 6631 Old DominionDrive, McLean. Featuring JoeMornini, founder of Team RiverRunner, a non-profit adaptive,therapeutic and leadership trainingprogram for wounded and disabledveterans. He will discuss teachingkayaking to wounded warriors onSeneca Creek as well as the Potomaccrossing of J.E.B. Stuart on this wayto Gettysburg. Contact Carole Herrickat 703-356-8223.


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Canines Trained for Rope OperationsUnits from Fire and Rescue Station 14, Burke, A-Shift recently assisted K9 handlersfrom Virginia Task Force -1 and the Prince William Police Department on a drill regard-ing rope operations. It is important to expose the canines to heights so that duringactual deployments the K9 team is familiar with how to work during this type of opera-tion. All the canines end the training with a fun “find” on the rubble pile.

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For Rich Marzan, growinghis House Doctors franchiseisn’t just about great num-bers, it’s about building abase of satisfied, returningcustomers throughout the re-gion. Now House Doctors, anational professional handy-man company, has an-nounced that Marzan and histeam are the recipients of the2017 Customer ServiceAward and a 2017 BusinessGrowth Award. The awardswere presented during thecompany’s conference onFeb. 24.

“Rich Marzan is a greatbusiness owner and all-around great person. TheCustomer Service Award isan especially important rec-ognition for him. He has thehighest customer service rat-ing of any House Doctors franchise in the system andhe got there by providing excellent service, buildingrelationships with customers, fixing problems whenthey arose and going out of his way to ask for cus-tomer service reviews when jobs were complete,”House Doctors President Jim Hunter said.

House Doctors of McLean serves Dunn Loring, FallsChurch, Great Falls, McLean, Arlington, Oakton,Tysons and Vienna as well as Bethesda and Potomacin Maryland.

“We are very appreciative of the recognition and Ithink it has motivated our team to be even better in2018,” Marzan said. “We are hiring a fourth techni-cian this year and we’re looking forward to having

another van on the road so we can reach even morepeople.”

House Doctors’ background-checked and uni-formed handymen technicians specialize in projectsthat take one hour to two days to complete, such aslight remodeling and repairs of decks, doors, bath-rooms and kitchens; repairing drywall; painting; ex-terior repairs; making home modifications and muchmore. House Doctors of McLean and their techni-cians are licensed, bonded and insured.

For more information about House Doctors ofMcLean, call 703-639-0391, [email protected] or visitºhttp://housedoctors.com/handyman-mclean/.

House Doctors of McLean RecognizedFor Customer Service & Business Growth

House Doctors of McLean owner Rich Marzan, left, acceptsone of his awards from House Doctors President Jim Hunter.

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The BASIS IndependentMcLean (BIM) MATHCOUNTSteam placed first in theMATHCOUNTS state champion-ships in Richmond. This is BIM’ssecond time participating andwinning in the annual statewideMATHCOUNTS competition.BASIS Independent McLeanMATHCOUNTS members,called Team SWEEP to representa combination of their initials,include: Sam Wang (grade 7),Eleanor Kim (grade 8), EthanZhou (grade 7), and PravalikaPutalapattu (grade 8). TeamSWEEP is led by Coaches TylerSullivan and Dr. Ryan Grove, aBIM math and science teacher.MATHCOUNTS state championshead to the 2018MATHCOUNTS National Com-petition in Washington, D.C.,May 12 to 15. For more infor-mation on BASIS IndependentMcLean, go to http://mclean.basisindependent.com.

In the individualMATHCOUNTS competitions,BIM student Putalapattu earnedfirst place, while Zhou finishedthird and Wang earned fourthplace. Fourteen MATHCOUNTS

teams were present at VirginiaMATHCOUNTS State Competi-tion and approximately 84 stu-dents participated.

The Virginia StateMATHCOUNTS team headingto the National MATHCOUNTSCompetition in Washington,D.C. will be composed of the topfour state individual winners:Putalapattu, Wang, Zhou, anda Mercer Middle School studentfrom Aldie. The team will betrained by BIM Coach TylerSullivan. The NationalMATHCOUNTS Competitionwill be streamed live on ESPN3,with 224 competitors and 56teams from around the UnitedStates. “We’re extremely proudof our MATHCOUNTS studentsand coaches; their achievementis remarkable, considering BIMopened only two years ago andwe have won first place for thesecond consecutive time,” saidRon Kim, Head of School atBASIS Independent McLean.“We’re rooting them on for theNational Competition in May.”

For more information, go towww.mathcounts.org.

From left — Assistant MATHCOUNTS Coach and BASISIndependent McLean math teacher Dr. Ryan Grove,BIM students: Pravalika Putalapattu, Eleanor Kim,Ethan Zhou, Sam Wang, and BIM MATHCOUNTSCoach Tyler Sullivan with his daughter Hazel.

BASIS Independent McLean WinsMATHCOUNTS State Competition

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Quality of LifePlus (QL+), anon-profit orga-n i z a t i o nheadquartered inMcLean, an-nounced thehiring of Dr. BobWolff, P.E. as Ex-ecutive Director.“We are de-lighted towelcome BobWolff to the QL+family,” said Quality of Life PlusFounder Jon Monett.

“QL+ provides challenges for designand engineering students, allowingthem to work directly with our woundedveterans, harnessing technology andcommon sense engineering practices toimprove their daily lives. Bob’s extensiveexperience is a perfect fit for QL+.”

Wolff graduated from West Point,with a BS in engineering and later

earned his Ph.D. in civil engineeringfrom Stanford University.

He was an Engineer officer in theUnited States Army for nine years andretired as a Lt. Colonel from the ArmyReserves. He worked for the US ArmyCorp of Engineers in the area of waterresources planning and engineering,and then both the Army and Air Forcein military construction, operations, andmaintenance. He then served as theExecutive Director of SAME (Society ofAmerican Military Engineers) for twelveyears, retiring from that position in2014.

QL+ is headquartered in McLean,with its major lab at California Polytech-nic University in San Luis Obispo, Calif.It also has a dedicated lab at the Colo-rado School of Mines in Golden, Colo.Established QL+ programs also operateat Virginia Tech, the University of Day-ton, Xavier University, University ofCalifornia, San Diego, and the Univer-sity of Colorado, Boulder.

Quality of Life Plus hires Robert D.Wolff, Ph.D., P.E. as Executive Director

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PenFed credit union Presidentand CEO James Schenck an-nounced a $25,000 donation fromthe credit union to the U.S. ArmyWomen’s Foundation. PenFed’s$25,000 donation will help ad-vance education and career oppor-tunities for women in the militaryand honor exceptional women sol-diers.

“This Women’s History Month,PenFed is proud to increase its sup-port of the U.S. Army Women’sFoundation and, with them, honorand recognize the incrediblewomen who have sacrificed somuch for our country and the free-doms we enjoy,” said JamesSchenck, President and CEO,PenFed Credit Union. “We arecommitted to the current and fu-ture women leaders of the U.S.Army and, through this donation,hope to help them continue pav-ing the way for more trailblazersto come.”

PenFed is a corporate supporterof the U.S. Army Women’s Foun-dation, and was an Eagle Partnerof its 10th Annual Summit held inWashington March 12. Schenckalso presented a Legacy Scholar-ship funded by PenFed at the Hallof Fame Induction Ceremony heldin conjunction with the Summit.

Led by veterans, the U.S. ArmyWomen’s Foundation is the onlynonprofit organization dedicatedsolely to supporting women whowear or have worn the U.S. Armyuniform. Their mission is to pro-mote public interest in the Army,and recognize and honor the ser-vice of all U.S. Army women. TheU.S. Army Women’s Foundation isa 501(c)(3) organization, head-quartered in Fort Lee, Va.

“We are inspired by PenFed’sgenerous support of the U.S. Army

Anna Mae Hays USA Ret. (posthu-mous),

❖ The two first women Armyrangers, Captain Kristen M. Griest,and Captain Shaye L. Haver, and

❖ The first women Sentinels atthe Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,Sergeant Heather L. Johnson, Ser-geant Danyell E. Wilson, Staff Ser-geant Tonya D. Bell, and SergeantRuth Hanks.

PenFed has donated more than$1.3 million to charitable organi-zations in the Greater Washington,DC area, a significant portion go-ing to support veterans and mili-tary programs. To learn more, visitwww.penfed.org.

PenFed Donates$25,000 to U.S.Army Women’sFoundation

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Desert Storm veteran and PenFed employee Michelle Hart(left) and James Schenck (right), PenFed Credit UnionPresident and CEO, flank Brigadier General AnneMacdonald USA (Ret.) and President of the U.S. ArmyWomen’s Foundation.

Women’s Foundation,” said Briga-dier General Anne Macdonald,USA (Ret.) and President of theU.S. Army Foundation. “PenFed’scommitment to the nation’s mili-tary enables organizations such asthe U.S. Army Women’s Founda-tion to continue our mission ofrecognizing and honoring themany contributions women havemade in our Army and are mak-ing every day.”

Among those recognized at theevent and inducted into the U.S.Army Women’s Foundation Hall ofFame were:

❖ The first female to achieverank of General, Brigadier General

Though spring has officially ar-rived, the American Red Cross bloodsupply is still recovering from severewinter storms in March. Donors of allblood types are urged to roll up asleeve and help save lives.

Volunteer blood donors fromacross the country are needed to helpensure lifesaving blood products areavailable for patients this spring.Make an appointment to donateblood by downloading the free RedCross Blood Donor App, visitingRedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation oppor-tunities in the area, March 20 toApril 15

Herndon4/9/2018: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., St.

Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 432 VanBuren St.

4/11/2018: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.,ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St

Reston4/4/2018: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., St Thomas

a Becket RCC, 1421 Wiehle Ave4/6/2018: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., U.S.

Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise ValleyDr

4/6/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., ExtendedStay America, 12190 Sunset Hills Rd

Fairfax4/5/2018: 12:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.,

Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200

4/6/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., FairfaxBlood Donation Center, 2720 ProsperityAvenue, Suite 200

4/7/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fairfax

Blood Donation Center, 2720 Pros-perity Avenue, Suite 200

4/8/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.,Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200

4/9/2018: 1:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.,Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200

4/10/2018: 10:45 a.m. - 5:45p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center,2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200

4/11/2018: 12:45 p.m. - 8 p.m.,Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200

4/12/2018: 12:45 p.m. - 5:45p.m., Fairfax Blood Donation Center,2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200

4/13/2018: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.,Fairfax Blood Donation Center, 2720Prosperity Avenue, Suite 200

Blood Donation Opportunities


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Detached ................. 0.24 ................. 22101613 RIVERCREST DR .......................... 6 ... 6 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............. $1,410,000 ............. Detached ................. 0.80 ................. 221016138 TOMPKINS DR ............................6 ... 6 ... 2 .............. MCLEAN ............. $2,080,000 ............. Detached ................. 0.36 ................. 221011640 MORRILL CT ...............................4 ... 3 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $827,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.32 ................. 221017014 ALICENT PL ............................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............... $685,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.06 ................. 221011137 BASIL RD ....................................3 ... 3 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............. $1,225,000 ............. Detached ................. 0.50 ................. 221016732 MELROSE DR ............................. 3 ... 3 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............... $715,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 221011700 CRESCENT LN ............................ 6 ... 5 ... 2 .............. MCLEAN ............. $1,600,000 ............. Detached ................. 0.43 ................. 221011415 MAYFLOWER DR .........................3 ... 2 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............... $810,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.29 ................. 221011424 LABURNUM ST .......................... 5 ... 4 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............. $1,395,000 ............. Detached ................. 0.52 ................. 221016805 MARKET SQUARE DR ................. 4 ... 2 ... 2 .............. MCLEAN ............... $670,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 221016800 FLEETWOOD RD #421 ............... 1 ... 1 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............... $230,000 .............. Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ............................... 221016803 MARKET SQUARE DR ................. 3 ... 2 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............... $620,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 221011800 OLD MEADOW RD #315 ............ 1 ... 1 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $273,000 .............. Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ............................... 221021808 OLD MEADOW RD #702 ............ 1 ... 1 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $220,000 .............. Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ............................... 221027700 TREMAYNE PL #204 .................. 3 ... 2 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............... $406,500 .............. Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... 221021310 SCOTTS RUN RD .........................6 ... 4 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............. $1,130,000 ............. Detached ................. 5.69 ................. 221028022 BIRNAM WOOD DR .................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............... $963,900 .............. Detached ................. 0.47 ................. 221021524 LINCOLN WAY #407 .................. 1 ... 1 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $240,000 .............. Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... 221027410 HALLCREST DR .......................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............... $702,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 221027640 TREMAYNE PL #207 .................. 2 ... 1 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $255,000 .............. Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... 221021571 SPRING GATE DR #6403 ............ 2 ... 2 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $363,000 .............. Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... 221021320 BANQUO CT ...............................5 ... 3 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............... $850,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.29 ................. 221021524 LINCOLN WAY #227 .................. 1 ... 1 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $230,000 .............. Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... 221021581 SPRING GATE DR #5304 ............ 2 ... 2 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $403,390 .............. Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... 22102909 CHINQUAPIN RD ......................... 6 ... 4 ... 2 .............. MCLEAN ............. $1,100,000 ............. Detached ................. 2.00 ................. 221021975 KENNEDY DR #1975 .................. 2 ... 1 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $217,000 .............. Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... 221028220 CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS DR #18022 .. 2 ... 1 .............. MCLEAN ............. $1,240,000 ............. Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ............................... 221027754 LEGERE CT #28 ......................... 3 ... 3 ... 2 .............. MCLEAN ............... $747,000 .............. Townhouse ........................................ 221021800 OLD MEADOW RD #1419 .......... 2 ... 2 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $419,900 .............. Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ............................... 221028360 GREENSBORO DR #107 .............. 2 ... 2 ... 0 .............. MCLEAN ............... $345,000 .............. Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ............................... 22102

Copyright 2018 MarketStats for ShowingTime. Source: Bright MLS as of March 15, 2018.

In February 2018, 55 homes sold between $590,000-$345,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

Home Sales

On Tuesday, April 10, NoVA Outside will hold theseventh annual School Environmental Action Show-case. The event occurs at the George MasonUniversity’s Fairfax campus. This event features theenvironmental conservation work of students acrossNorthern Virginia. The students not only get to fea-ture projects they have done but see what other stu-dents of the area have been working on. Last yearthe event brought out roughly 1,000 attendees andis expected to exceed that this year.

The Showcase features programs such as the Car-ing for Our Watersheds competition, hosted by thenon-profit Earth Force, which provides more than$20,000 in prizes and project implementation fund-ing. Virginia Tech’s Thinkabit Lab gives the studentsan opportunity to interactively explore solutions toenvironmental issues using programmable sensorsand electronic devices. This year the Showcase alsofeatures the return of the recycled mascot competi-tion, in which students construct their school mas-

cots from recycled and recyclable materials.“To have all these young people sharing their envi-

ronmental research and solutions, you see the valuethey bring to Northern Virginia through their efforts,and also the power they have to drive positive changein their community. And they inspire each other toinnovate, to advocate, and to strengthen their envi-ronmental stewardship throughout their school ca-reers,” said Kurt Moser, co-chair of the event.

NoVA Outside is a non-profit alliance of environ-mental educators, teachers, and others who work tosupport environmental educators and increase theireffectiveness. They offer resources such as network-ing opportunities and professional developmentworkshops. They also host events supporting envi-ronmental education and involvement such as theSchool Environmental Action Showcase, Early Child-hood Conference, and School Age Green Educatorsmeetups. For more information, visitwww.novaoutside.org.

Northern Virginia Students WorkTogether to Save Environment

New Dominion Women’s Club needs volunteers to help thefood drive to support our local food pantry at SHARE on April7 (rain or shine). The drive will be held at Giant grocery storeon Chain Bridge Road, McLean with distribution at SHARE.See sign-up genius for details. The food drive will help SHAREprovide groceries to qualifying residents of McLean, FallsChurch, and Great Falls. Faisa Stafford is coordinating onbehalf of New Dominion Women’s Club. Sign up at

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094bacab2fa5f58-sharendwc

SHARE’s mission to serve those in need includes many ar-eas. In addition to having a grocery story style food pantry, italso donates laptops and furniture, hosts a Holiday Party,conducts a Back-to-school supplies program, provides finan-cial guidance, and more. Volunteers are always welcome. Formore information visit www.shareofmclean.org.

The New Dominion Club is celebrating 50 years of fellow-ship and service. The club has been a long-standing supporterof SHARE. For more information, and to learn about member-ship, visit www.ndwc.org.

Week in McLean

Volunteers Needed for SHARE Food Drive


Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

I have not been collecting return-addresslabels for years. I have however, been receiv-ing them for years. Either as thank yous forcharitable contributions made or as induce-ments for charitable contributions yet to bemade. Regardless of the reason, I have hadan ample supply until recently. And they haveserved me well as both a reminder of what Ihave and have not done. And over time, theyhave most definitely served their purpose.Amazingly though, the pages of return-address labels in inventory has been shrinkingof late. Due to some combination of my lackof charitableness as well as a reduction in thenumbers of unsolicited charitable quid proquos (there may be a relationship there).

Let me be clear: I am under no delusionor pressure to respond to these let-ters/requests for money. Just because I receivethem doesn’t mean I must adhere to them.They’re hardly a subpoena nor are they pay-ment for services rendered. They are merelya pre-approach-type solicitation mailed to meat my home offering goods (the labels) forservices (my contribution) not yet rendered.Opening an envelope and reading its con-tents doesn’t make me a partner in their pur-suit of my dollars.

But what exactly is the protocol here?Certainly I can understand keeping and/orusing the return-address labels if I make acontribution, but what if I don’t make a con-tribution? Do I have to throw these perfectlygood return-address labels away? Don’t someof these labels, by their design/content – andultimately by their use by yours truly, indi-rectly support the original sender’s cause?Isn’t their use some kind of tacit paying-itforward-type approval/contribution on mypart? I realize money and/or in-kind contribu-tions likely help more, but is there use by anon-contributor not abuse at all? After all, I’msort of passing the word/keeping their chaingoing, aren’t I?

If all is fair in love and war, certainlythere’s a little wiggle room in the world ofmailing unsolicited inducements to unsus-pecting recipients? I mean, I’m not asking fortrouble here, am I? I’m merely asking forsome understanding and clarification. If whatwas sent to me – not at my request and notas part of a phone conversation securing acommitment, was not my doing, then whyam I responsible for it being done?

Obviously the labels are a convenience forme, and that is worth some amount of moneyand time that now I’m not having to spend.Still, it feels like an intrusion of sorts, amethod to their madness – presumably, butto me a presumption, nevertheless. Andthat’s just a few letters away from an assump-tion, and you all know what is said aboutassuming?

I suppose if you cast a wide enough netyou’re going to catch a few contributors whodon’t find anything fishy about this direct mailprocess and who feel compelled to respondfavorably – so to speak, because a good deedhas been for them. And if a good deed (or a“solid,” to quote Detective AndySipowitz/Dennis Franz from NYPD Blue)deserves another then contributions will bemade and address labels will be affixed.

But after years of receiving these return-address-labels-masquerading-as-solicitations-for-contributions – to a variety of charities,some more well known than others, I don’tfeel the least bit stuck in my decision to usethese return address labels as I see fit. In away, I am the beneficiary of their largess andin turn, they are the beneficiary of my non-cash contribution. It’s sort of a win-win. But Idon’t suppose that was their intention. I sup-pose they wanted more, not less.

Label MePresumptuous

Submit civic/community announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos andartwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, atleast two weeks before event.

PARENTS HELPING PARENTSParent Support Partners, a service of the

Healthy Minds Fairfax initiative, are all parentswho have received training and are qualitied tooffer education, support and assistance at nocost to families or caregivers. They providereliable information that families can use indecision-making and are familiar with servicesand resources that can help families in distress.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/healthymindsfairfax or www.nami-northernvirginia.org/parent-peer-support.html.

VOLUNTEER WANTEDOperation Paws for Homes, a Virginia based

501(c)(3) organization seeks volunteers,especially to foster dogs. Seewww.ophrescue.org for information and allvolunteer opportunities.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONChild turning 5 years old by Sept. 30? If so,

contact your child’s school to makearrangements for kindergarten enrollment. Mostschools begin getting information together nowfor parents of incoming kindergartners, andmany host an orientation or open house. Allkindergarten programs are full-day and locatedin FCPS elementary schools. Check your school’swebpage or contact the school directly forspecific enrollment information and dates oforientationor visit www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.

GOVERNING BOARD CANDIDATESThe McLean Community Center (MCC) is

seeking candidates to run for seats on its 2018-2019 Governing Board. A candidate must residein the Center’s tax district (Small District 1A-Dranesville). To have their names placed onelection ballots, candidates are required toobtain the signatures of 10 McLean tax districtresidents in their respective categories (eitheradult or youth). Three adult positions and twoyouth positions are open this year. Key ElectionDates:

❖ Monday, April 9: Absentee Voting begins at theMCC Administrative Office, 6631 Old DominionDr., and The Old Firehouse Center, 1440 ChainBridge Road.

❖ Sunday, May 6: Candidates Meet and Greet, 2-4p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of MCC, at theOld Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road.

❖ Wednesday, May 16: Absentee Voting ends at theMCC Administrative Office and the OldFirehouse Center at 5 p.m.

❖ Saturday, May 19: Elections at McLean Day from10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information on the MCC Governing BoardElections, call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY:711, or visit the Center’s website: http://bit.ly/2ix7qc1.

THURSDAY/APRIL 5Caregivers Support Group. 10-11:30 a.m. at

UUCF Unitarian Universalist Congregation ofFairfax - Program Building, 2709 Hunter MillRoad, Oakton. For caregivers to adult familymembers with dementia. First and thirdThursdays of every month. Hosted by Shepherd’sCenter of Oakton-Vienna, scov.org. Contactfacilitator Jack Tarr at 703-821-6838 [email protected].

Autism 101: An Introduction toUnderstanding Autism. 10-11:30 a.m. atDunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334Gallows Road, Entrance 1 - Room 100, DunnLoring. Join the Autism Society of NorthernVirginia to learn accurate, important, basicinformation at this workshop highlightingAutism Acceptance Month. Open to all whowant to learn more about autism. Visitwww.fcps.edu/node/28279.

FRIDAY/APRIL 6Board of Supervisors Breakfast. 7:30-10 a.m.

at the Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 FairviewPark Drive, Falls Church. Guests will heardirectly from Chairman Sharon Bulova and eachSupervisor about the challenges andopportunities in all nine districts. LeadershipFairfax will present the annual Katherine K.Hanley Award for Public Service to KevinGreenlief for his three decades of outstandingservice. Tickets, tables and sponsorships areavailable at https://leadershipfairfax.org/event-2734934.

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