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‘An Astronomer LooksFor a Christmas Star’News, Page 7

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Doug Wedding, a wine expert atArlington’s Arrowine store on Lee

Highway, shows a bottle of Volnay 1erCru Clos des Angeles, a deep red wine

suitable for holiday festivities.

Doug Wedding, a wine expert atArlington’s Arrowine store on Lee

Highway, shows a bottle of Volnay 1erCru Clos des Angeles, a deep red wine

suitable for holiday festivities.

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NewsArlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren

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Stepping UpThree Democratsemerge for CountyBoard, moremay be on horizon.

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Democratic Caucus❖ Jan. 30: Democrats will hold a caucus at Key

Elementary School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.❖ Feb. 1: Democrats will hold a caucus at

Kenmore Middle School from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

By Michael Lee Pope

The Connection

Three Democrats have thrown theirhats into the ring for the specialelection to replace longtime County

Board member Chris Zimmerman. Mean-while, Republicans and Green Party lead-ers say they are still looking for candidates,and any independent candidates wouldhave the next few weeks to announce theirintentions to run. Although Democrats havea traditional advantage in Arlington poli-tics, Republicans and independents have abetter chance during a special election whenother races aren’t drawing Democrats to thepolls.

“It’s almost impossible to beat an incum-bent in Arlington, said John Reeder, a leaderin the Arlington Green Party. “So these spe-cial elections are really the only chance todefeat a Democrat.”

During a recent meeting of the ArlingtonDemocratic Committee, three candidatesformally announced their intention to runand made brief speeches. One is planningcommissioner Peter Fallon, who was unsuc-cessful candidate for County Board in a2012 special election. Another is IBM man-agement consultant Alan Howze, who wholost a primary race for House District 47back in 2009. The third candidate is a rela-tive newcomer to Arlington politics, CordThomas, who is a co-founder of theEnvirocab taxi company and is now co-owner of Elevation Burger. Republicans andGreen Party officials say they hope to beable to run candidates, or at least throwtheir support behind an independent can-didate.

“There is a growing unrest about thestreetcar, and the County Board is not lis-tening,” said Charles Hokanson, chairmanof the Arlington County Republican Com-mittee. “So I think the streetcar is likely tobe the central focus of the special election.”

Zimmerman plans to submit a formal res-ignation to the County Board in late Janu-ary or early February to take a position asvice president for economic developmentfor Smart Growth America, a Washington-based advocacy group that promoteswalkable neighborhoods near public tran-sit. Once that happens, the county attorneywill notify the court and the chief judge of

Washington-Lee Hosts Holiday Bazaar

Caroling and holiday cheer filled the hall-ways and commons of Washington-Lee HighSchool all day Saturday, Dec. 7, as hundredsof shoppers perused the gifts and treats forsale at the annual bazaar. The hallways werelined with tables promoting school clubs

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Louise Krafft

The Connection

Latin club members CharlotteKropf and Lydia Cawley soldcookies and brownie cupcakes.

Washington-Lee cheerleaders sell school t-shirts, reusable bags andmore to raise money for the group. Above are Deniz Gurler, LaurenRivera, Lauren Walker, T’Chynna Carpenter, Andrea Rodriguez andSelena Fernandez.

Girl Scoutsfrom middleschool troop1014, KateMeredith andJillian Zarrooffer hand-made fabricwreaths andornaments toraise moneyfor a fieldtrip to NewYork City.

Pat Fisher, Lorene Schneider andJeanie Payne of the Women’sClub of Arlington offered numer-ous handmade gifts for sale.

The Washington-Lee Madrigals fill the hallways with holiday cheer and song during the annual holidaybazaar on Saturday.

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and activities while vendors filled thecommons offering a selection of giftideas.


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Holiday House at Fort C. F. SmithHundreds of handmade crafts and original

art fill two floors in the Hendry House at FortC. F. Smith for the last three days of the Holi-day House. Twenty artists created work for thisyear’s juried craft show and sale. Baskets, ce-ramics, hand-woven and knitted items, paint-ings, quilts, holiday cards and more are avail-able for sale. There is also a “Children’s Cor-ner” where all gifts are priced under $15.

The Holiday House craft show and sale willbe open Wednesday, Dec. 11, from noon to 8p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14 hours are 10 a.m. to 5p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 15, noon to 5 p.m.

The Hendry House at Fort C. F. Smith is lo-cated at 2411 24th Street North in Arlington.

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The Holiday House at Fort C. F.Smith is open Wednesday, Saturdayand Sunday this week.

Quilted table runners and hand-made glassware.

Forty-inch square table squareand tea cozys come in a varietyof different fabric designs.

Entertaining designsin glassware and partyutensils by MelanieBarry.

Fringe Benefits byfiber artist AnneAlden.

Hand woven doorknob basket.

Handmade mittens filla table and tree in thehallway on the secondfloor of the HolidayHouse.

Hand drawn designsdecorate a selection ofchildren’s FantasticTees.

Crayon keepers for theyoung artist includecrayons and coloringbooks.


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The following incidents were reportedby the Arlington Police Department.

ROBBERY, 200 block of N. GlebeRoad. Between 1:50 p.m. and 2:05 p.m.on Dec. 3, a female victim had her purseforcefully taken from her by a knownsuspect. The suspect left her purse andtook her wallet. Investigation ongoing.

ROBBERY, 1600 block of S. JoyceStreet. At 10:10 p.m. on Dec. 3, a femalevictim was pushed down to the groundfrom behind as an unknown suspectgrabbed her purse and fled the scene.An investigation is still ongoing.

ROBBERY, 1200 block of S. EadsStreet. At 10:54 p.m. on Dec. 3, a femalevictim was robbed by two subjects. Theitems stolen were later recovered and

returned to the victim. The victim de-scribed the suspects as two black malesin their late teens or early 20s, about5’7” and with a small build. The suspectswere wearing dark clothing at the timeof the incident. Investigation ongoing.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING ,131129047, 3600 block of S. 3rd Street.At 2 p.m. on Nov. 29, an intoxicatedmale subject’s ear was severed in a fight.An investigation is ongoing.

UNLAWFUL WOUNDING, 3500block of S. 16th Street. At approximately11:36 a.m. on Dec. 2, the victim wasstruck and injured with a baseball batduring a dispute. A 53-year-old Arling-ton man was arrested and charged withunlawful wounding. He was held with-out bond.

BURGLARY , 4300 block of N.Pershing Drive. Between 12:30 p.m. and5:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, victims returned totheir house to find their front door ajarand electronics missing from inside. Itappeared that the suspect forced open arear window to gain entry. A witness’description of a possible suspect is aHispanic male in his early 30s with shortbrown or black hair and about 5’10”with a medium build. The suspect waswearing a blue short sleeve t-shirt at thetime of the incident.

BURGLARY, 5100 block of N. LeeHighway. At approximately 3:40 a.m.on Nov. 27, an unknown suspect en-tered a store by smashing a door andwindow and stole items. The suspect isdescribed as an Asian male in his 20’s.

He was wearing a dark hoodie jacketand blue jeans at the time.

BURGLARY , 1200 block of N.Stafford Street. Between 8 a.m. and11:48 a.m. on Dec. 2, officers respondedfor a burglary alarm and found a resi-dence had been entered by an unknownsuspect(s) through a broken window. Itis unknown if anything was taken andthe investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY , 1000 block of N.Stafford Street. Between 10 a.m. and4:23 p.m. on Dec. 2, an unknownsuspect(s) entered the residencethrough a broken window and stoleelectronics and jewelry. The investiga-tion is ongoing.

SEXUAL ASSAULT, 1400 block ofN. Courthouse Road. Between 10:30

p.m. on Nov. 24 to 12:07 a.m. on Nov.25, a female victim reported she wasallegedly sexually assaulted after leav-ing a bar. An investigation is ongoing.

FELONY ELUDING, 600 block of N.395 Interstate. Between 2:21 p..m and2:30 p.m. on Nov. 29, a vehicle match-ing a robbery description traveled Northon 395 and eluded police. Eventuallythe car stopped in Southeast D.C. and allthree suspects bailed out of the vehicle.Suspects were shortly found and appre-hended.

ARSON, 400 block of S. Long BridgeDrive. Between 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 7a.m. on Dec. 3, an unknown subject litone of the field markers on a soccer fieldon fire. No suspect description is avail-able.

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline isThursday at noon. Photos welcomed.

SIGAL Construction Corpora-tion in Arlington recently completedrenovation of the south wing of LettsHall at American University. The SIGALteam used fast-track techniques to meetan accelerated schedule of 79 calendardays, while the lowest level and adjoin-ing buildings remained occupied. Tolearn more about SIGAL ConstructionCorporation, visit www.sigal.com.

An Arlington-based small businessearned national recognition for itsachievements in government contract-ing at the recent Summit for Successevent in Washington D.C. Rose Wang,founder and CEO of Binary Groupwas recognized as the 2013 WomenGovernment Contractor of the Year byAmerican Express OPEN as part of theOPEN for Government Contracts pro-gram. Binary Group is a woman-ownedsmall business providing technologysolutions, training, program manage-ment and consulting to the federalgovernment

The newest Zinga Frozen Yogurtstore is located in the Beacon ShoppingCenter, 6676 Richmond Highway in Al-exandria. The new store is the firstNorthern Virginia store to be opened byZinga franchisee Ashley Langland, anArlington resident. Langland indicatedthat the new store would be involvedwith local charities and civic organiza-tions, high school groups and localsports programs. To celebrate the open-ing, there will be a free Frozen YogurtGrand Opening blast to anyone who“likes” the new store on Facebooka t w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /

The Tandoor has expanded into Ballston Common. Owner Jack Katyl, a New Delhiemigrant, is a pioneer in Tandoori cuisine. He wrote “Famous Indian Recipes MadeEasy: From the House of Tandoor” that sold over 100,000 copies.

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ZingaBeaconCenter. Store hours areSunday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11a.m.-11 p.m. Call 703-341-6797.

James R. Schroll, of Bean,Kinney & Korman, has been recog-

nized as a “Leader in the Law” honoreeby Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Each year,Virginia Lawyers Weekly presents thisaward to those in the legal field who arechanging and advancing the law, im-proving the justice system, serving thecommunity and setting the standard for

other lawyers. Schroll is the fifth attor-ney from Bean, Kinney & Korman to behonored with this award since 2008.

Neil A.G. McPhie, has been recog-nized as a leader in the law in the statewith the second highest concentration of

federal executive branch employees.Virginia Lawyers Weekly recentlynamed McPhie, a former chairman ofthe U.S. Merit Systems ProtectionBoard, to its 2013 class of “Leaders inthe Law,” which features attorneys whoare “setting the standards for other law-yers in Virginia.” In 2011, McPhie joinedTully Rinckey PLLC as its managingpartner in Virginia. At the firm’s Arling-ton office, he oversees Tully RinckeyPLLC’s MSPB practice – one of the firm’slargest practice areas. McPhie receivedhis juris doctorate from GeorgetownUniversity Law Center in 1976. He re-ceived a bachelor’s degree in economicsfrom Howard University in 1973, gradu-ating magna cum laude.

Writer, book artist, and educatorSushmita Mazumdar is openingStudioPAUSE at 2421 S. 26th Road.StudioPAUSE was created to provide asafe space for individuals to be creativewhile exploring art and writing and cel-ebrating community. The studio offersclients the opportunity to learn aboutthemselves and challenge their own pre-sumptions about others. With a varietyof art and writing PAUSE Sessions, plusfree CommunityPAUSE andCausePAUSE sessions, Mazumdar willbe able to provide individualized andgroup support as visitors explore theirrole in the world and interact with localleaders, neighbors, and social and advo-cating organizations. Mazumdar hasmany years of experience teachingpeople to share experiences and heri-tage through art and stories and hasdone many programs in schools, muse-ums, and art organizations in the DCMetro area. Sushmita Mazumdar is agraduate of Empowered Women

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By Ashley Claire Simpson

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Just a few years ago, the David M.Brown Planetarium in Arlington wason the verge of closing. Now a fully

renovated planetarium at Washington andLee High School, it is the host of severalholiday-themed shows open to the public.One of the shows, “An Astronomer Looksfor a Christmas Star,” is the planetarium’sfirst amateur created and produced show.The planetarium will present the volunteer-produced show on Dec. 13 and 14 at 6:30p.m.

Alice Monet, president of the Friends ofthe Planetarium, said the group formed in2010 to raise more than half of the moneyneeded for the planetarium’s necessaryrenovations. The School Board provided therest of the funding.

“The planetarium was built in the late1960s, but just a few years ago, there was aquestion as to whether or not it should stayopen,” Monet said. “It was a campaigncalled ‘Save the Planetarium’ that involvedthousands of residents in Arlington. Thehappy ending is that we did raise the money,and the School Board put in the rest. Thereis state of the art stuff now.”

Renovation occurred during the 2011school year and reopened with full capa-bilities in September 2012.

Manufacturers of the first-class equip-ment trained Friends of the Planetariummembers so that they could put on theirown show for the holiday season. Theirshow will run alongside the annual profes-sional production the planetarium hashosted for 14 years, “Stars Tonight,” a livesky show under its dome.

“Part of the excitement about the newequipment is that it is possible now to cre-ate shows ourselves in the planetarium onany topic,” Monet said. “It should also bepossible for students to create shows. Weare very excited about the possibility thatkids in high school in Arlington will havean opportunity to create their very own pro-gram so students can get into teaching. Weare hoping that it will be the go-to place

for kids to get excited about math and sci-ence. Maybe, because of the planetarium,some students will even go into science asa profession.”

While Monet said their show won’t lookas polished as the planetarium’s typicalproducts, she is excited for what it meansfor the school system. The planetarium isofficially part of Arlington Public Schools,and is included in science curriculum.

“‘An Astronomer Looks for a ChristmasStar’ is the first show produced by regularfolks, and this will be a demonstration ofwhat we can do on our own,” Monet said.“I am working with an astronomy teacherat Washington and Lee High School who isgoing to try to get his students involved intocreating these shows. This is really a newventure.”

She added that the shows can be easilycreated with personal computers and a littlebit of creativity.

“We are having fun with it,” Monet said.“We are doing this with laptops and soft-ware and recording our own narratives andwriting our own stuff. It is a level of effortthat our students, realistically without anykind of extensive studio or equipment, cando.”

Ticket sales for all planetarium showsprovide funding for the planetarium and itsupkeep.

Jonathan Harman, director of the Plan-

etarium and its only staff member fromArlington Public Schools, said the group’scontinued dedication to the planetarium issomething Arlington County Public Schoolstaff appreciates wholeheartedly.

“One would have thought the Friendswould have disbanded, but they wanted tobe sure they were around to help supportplanetarium and drum up interest,” Harmansaid. “They electedto continue operat-ing as a non-profit.”

Harman said theability to put onshows will be excit-ing for teachers, stu-dents, and plan-etarium affiliates.He said the schoolstaff members involved have always en-joyed facilitating the professional showsthroughout the year. They have always rel-ished the opportunities to entertain andeducate the public.

“The planetarium is part of ArlingtonPublic Schools, and as such, our primaryweekday job is supplementing the sciencecurriculum for the Arlington schools, fromKindergarten through high school,” Harmansaid. “Historically, ever since we were built,we have always done weekend shows aswell. It gives us the chance to take off ourteacher hats and put on our public hats.”

Harman said even before the renovations,the planetarium certainly played an impor-tant role in the community.

“We provide an opportunity for local com-munity and region to come see a weekendshow,” Harman said. “We have alwaysprided ourselves in being a small and ac-cessible place. When I am doing a live show,which is one weekend per month, I encour-age the audience to stop me mid-sentenceif they have a question. I will flesh out aquestion for them while I am on the fly. It isa more folksy show.”

He said “Season’s Life” has been a crowdfavorite and will run every weekend, nowthrough Dec. 22. The Friends of the Plan-etarium Christmas show will provide addi-tional funding for the planetarium.

“It will be supplemental program that theFriends are doing once a month as part,providing alternative fundraising for theplanetarium,” Harman said. “It is comingtogether nicely.”

Monet said Arlington would have lost atrue gem had the planetarium shut downas suggested three and a half years ago.

“I think that this place as a great treasureto the community,” Monet said. “I think thecommunity is appreciative of our existencehere.”

Harman agreed that the planetarium of-fers a unique and unusually affordableweekend opportunity for Arlington at large.Tickets for all planetarium shows are $3 foradults, and $2 for children.

“You can’t go over to the Ballston Com-mons movie the-aters and see ashow for that kindof price,” Harmansaid. “We also doprivate shows forprivate groups andevents, like for BoyScout troops, GirlScout troops and

birthday parties.”The planetarium provides a variety of

opportunities for locals. He added that theplanetarium will even serve as a weddingvenue for two engaged couples in the nextyear.

The planetarium’s shows generally run forabout an hour, and tickets are sold at thedoor.

“The only caveat is that there is no cakeand ice cream,” Harman said.

Tickets for “An Astronomer Looks for aChristmas Star” are available and can bereserved at Friendsoftheplanetarium.org.

The David M. Brown Planetarium was saved and renovated with helpfrom the Friends of the Planetarium.

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The Tandoor will be expandingto Ballston Common at the end ofthis month. Jack Katyl, a New Delhiemigrant, has been a restaurateur for43 years, and has appeared in cook-ing segments on Oprah and NBC 4News. He is primarily famous for

being a pioneer in Tandoori cuisine withhis book “Famous Indian Recipes MadeEasy: From the House of Tandoor” thatsold more than 100,000 copies. He isone of the first restaurants with aTandoor oven in the region or nation. Atthe end of September 2013, Tandoorwill move into Ballston Common FoodCourt on the bottom floor of the malladjacent to the Chick-fil-A.

Licensed Professional Counselor Dr.

Carrie Barone has joined PeakNeurofitness, LLC , as aneurotherapist. Peak Neurofitness is aneurofeedback center, providing brainfitness training and counseling at officesin Arlington and Burke. Barone comes toPeak Neurofitness from TheGeorgetown Family Center, where shehas been a family therapist and clinicalassociate since 2007. Barone receivedher master’s degree in rehabilitativecounseling from the University of South

Carolina School of Medicine in 1999and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychologyfrom the University of Maryland in1996. In January 2013, Barone com-pleted her Ph.D. in counselor educationat The George Washington University.She is interested in alternative treat-ment for mental conditions withoutlabeling and without using heavy medi-cation and inpatient services. Baroneand her fiancé live in Alexandria.

Professional SportsCare &Rehab, a provider of physicaltherapy, aquatic therapy and sportsmedicine services, is opening a newclinic in the Crystal City Shops inArlington. The location is the secondlocation in Arlington and joins a net-work of more than 50 clinicsthroughout the region. Mondaythrough Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. andFriday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Visitwww.prosportscare.com

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Holiday party season is well under-way, along with winter weather ad-visories. It’s up to individu-

als to make good decisions about cel-ebrations that involve alcohol and howto handle transportation.

Plan to abstain. Plan to celebrate at home orsomeplace where you will be comfortable forsome period of time. Plan to bring a designateddriver. Plan to take public transportation. Andif all of that fails, the Washington RegionalAlcohol Project has a safety net for you.

WRAP, a local nonprofit organization, willoffer free cab rides to would-be drunk driversthroughout Northern Virginia during the win-ter holidays.

More than 10,000 died in drunk driving re-lated accidents in 2010. Tens of thousandsmore were injured. Holidays lead to an increasein impaired driving, the Christmas and NewYear season in particular.

The annual Holiday SoberRide program willoperate nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. start-

ing Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, and continu-ing until Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 as away to keep local roads safe from im-paired drivers during this traditionally

high-risk, holiday period.During these times, area residents celebrat-

ing with alcohol can call the toll-free SoberRidephone number 1-800-200-TAXI for a no-cost(up to $30 fare), safe way home. Callers willbe responsible for fare amounts over $30. LastDecember 1,927 people took advantage of thisprogram. On New Year’s Eve alone, 387 peoplecall on SoberRide for a safe trip home.

SoberRide is offered in throughout theNorthern Virginia and Maryland suburbs. Inthese areas, local taxicab companies will beproviding this no-cost service to local residentsage 21 and older who might otherwise haveattempted to drive home after drinking.

Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program hasprovided 58,576 free cab rides home to would-be drunk drivers in the Greater Washingtonarea.

We know that many young people over 21are living at home with parents, or will be vis-iting for the holidays. Parents, be brave. Havea conversation with your children whether theyare under or over 21. Be sure those over 21have a plan, and are equipped with theSoberRide number.

SoberRide is not available for underagedrinkers, but parents still should talk to theirchildren about their plans, and tell them outloud that you expect them not to drive im-paired and not to get into a car with an im-paired driver. Tell them to call, and you’ll comeget them if necessary.

It’s a good time for a conversation about therisks of drinking to excess beyond drinking anddriving as well.

Happy Holidays, Safely SoberRide 1-800-200-TAXI.

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Seasons GreetingsThe holidays are a time for intergalactic friendship, as evidenced by this trio ofcharacters on a lawn on Danville Street in Arlington Sunday afternoon.

Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline isnoon the Thursday before publication.Photos are welcome.

HOLIDAY NEEDSThe Rosslyn BID’s annual winter

clothing drive to benefit clients ofA-SPAN (Arlington Street People’sAssistance Network) has started.Look for a gift-wrapped donation boxin the lobby of your building. Donatenew or gently used winter coats,sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, gloves,socks and jeans. Or bring donationsto the BID offices, 1911 N. Fort MyerDrive.

“Home for the Holidays”Campaign. The Animal WelfareLeague of Arlington, 2650 S.

Bulletin Board

Arlington Mill Drive, would like tofind homes for 100 pets during themonth of December. Cats and kittenshave a half-off adoption fee. $50/catsover five months; $75/kittens lessthan 5 months. The adoption feeincludes a certificate for a free exam,spay or neuter surgery, vaccines andmore. Visit www.awla.org for more.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY/DEC. 12-14Charity Fundraiser. Arlington

Northwest Lions will have freshFlorida citrus, Georgia pecans, andVermont maple syrup for sale at theOverlee Pool, 6030 Lee Highway, inthe lower parking lot. Hours areThursday and Friday 8 a.m.-5 P.M.and Saturday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.703-528-1130.

FRIDAY/DEC. 13Donate Bikes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bikes

for the World warehouse, 1420 S.Eads St. Visitors can donate bikes,volunteer to work with simple handtools to reduce bikes in size forefficient shipping, and help load 500bikes into a 40-foot sea container, foreducation and jobs in Sierra Leone,Africa. Free. Suggested $10 donationto accompany a donated bike, receiptfor tax purposes provided. 571-212-4139 or www.bikesfortheworld.org.

Holiday Project. 2-4 p.m. at ManorCare Arlington, 550 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Join AARP Virginia and theHoliday Project and visit with theresidents at a nursing home and

assisted living residence. ContactRobin Wiley at [email protected] or 703-548-3606 on howto help. Visit www.holidayproject.orgfor more on the event.

SATURDAY/DEC. 14Donate Bikes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bikes

for the World warehouse, 1420 S.Eads St. Visitors can donate bikes,volunteer to work with simple handtools to reduce bikes in size forefficient shipping, and help load 500bikes into a 40-foot sea container, foreducation and jobs in Sierra Leone,Africa. Free. Suggested $10 donationto accompany a donated bike, receiptfor tax purposes provided. 571-212-4139 or www.bikesfortheworld.org.

SUNDAY/DEC. 15Christmas Concert. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at

Cherrydale United Methodist Church,3701 Lorcom Lane. Adults can hearthe choir perform while childrenshop in the Secret Santa Shop. Afterthe service there will be a potluckluncheon and activity. Free. [email protected] or 703-527-2621.

MONDAY/DEC. 16Application Deadline. Leadership

Arlington is seeking applicants forthe Leadership Arlington YoungProfessionals Program Spring Class of2014. The Leadership ArlingtonYoung Professionals Program is aninitiative of Leadership Arlington thatprovides four months of experientiallearning alongside 25-30 peers inwhich they expand their footprint inthe community, connect withestablished community leaders,develop an awareness of communityneeds and expand their circles ofinfluence. Applications are availableonline at http://leadershiparlington.org/programs/apply/yopro-apply/yopro-programapply-spring.

Lecture. 3-4:30 p.m. at ArlingtonCentral Library, 1015 Quincy Street.Encore Learning and the ArlingtonPublic Library present “Swastikas onWilson: A History of Rockwell’s NaziParty.” The lecturer, Charles S. Clark,will speak on the presence of theAmerican Nazi Party in Arlingtonfrom 1958-1983. The public isinvited. Call Encore Learning at 703-228-2144.

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“Flourishing After 55” from ArlingtonOffice of Senior Adult Programs for Dec.23-28.

Senior trip: Tuesday, Dec. 24, Man-sion on “O” Street Holiday Buffet, Cost$104. Call Arlington County 55+Travel, 703-228-4748. Registration re-quired.

Popular Christmas music, Mon-day, Dec. 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,Culpepper Garden. Free. Details, 703-228-4403.

Madison Chess Club, Mondays,9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m., Madison Commu-nity Center. Free. Details,703-534-6232.

Ice skating, Mondays, 8 a.m. – 9:10a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston

Mall. $1. Register, 703-228-4745.Foreign language conversation

groups, Russian, French, Spanish, Ger-man, Langston-Brown. Call for days andtimes, 703-228-6300.

Pickleball, Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 1p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Call to register,703-228-0955.

Low impact aerobics class, Tues-days, 9:30 a.m., Thursdays, 11 a.m.,Aurora Hills, $60/15 sessions. Register,703-228-5722.

Indoor walking program, Tues-days, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown. Free.Register, 703-228-6300.

Table tennis, Tuesdays and Thurs-days, 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed. Free.Register, 703-228-0955.

“Flourishing After 55”On the Way to Special Electionthe Arlington Circuit Court will set a special electiondate within 45 to 60 days. That means a likely datefor the special election would be mid-March, al-though candidates would

“I would guess early February would be the dead-line for any candidate to qualify,” said Arlington reg-istrar Linda Lindberg. “We need to turn that aroundvery quickly and get ballots out to our absentee vot-ers.”

Turnout is hard to predict for a special election,although the county has several recent precedentsto draw from. Back in 2003, the death of CountyBoard Chairman Charles Monroe prompted a spe-

cial election that added Walter Tejada to the CountyBoard. That election had an 18 percent turnout,which was about 21,000 voters. Then in 2012, long-time County Board member Barbara Favola resignedbecause she was elected to the state Senate prompt-ing a special election in which School Board mem-ber Libby Garvey was elected. That special electionhad a 12 percent turnout, which was about 14,000voters. Lindberg says she expects the March 2014special election to have a 14 percent turnout, whichwould be about 20,000 voters.

“In some ways, it’s just a guess,” said Lindberg.To qualify for the ballot a candidate would need

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By Amber Healy

The Connection

Holiday season means parties, host-ess gifts, office Secret Santas andother occasions where many

people bring a bottle of some spirit or otherto spread good tidings.

So what to pick up? What’s right? Whatkind of wine goes with what kind of food?And where to go for some good advice?

A handful of wine shops provide someadvice for Connection readers for a happyparty season.

ARROWINE, 4508 Lee HighwayThe holiday party season used to be lim-

ited to the time between Thanksgiving andNew Years, but some companies are sched-uling parties into January, making the fes-tivities last a little longer, said Doug Wed-ding, a clerk at Arrowine in Arlington.

A good choice for holiday parties duringcold weather are “high-end big reds, Cham-pagne, ports and aged Malbecs,” he sug-gested. Red wines are popular when theweather gets colder because they make thedrinker feel warmer and compliment manyheavy, festive dinners, including roasts.

If bringing wine as a hostess gift to a din-ner party, “try to assess what you’re havingfor dinner,” Wedding said. “If you don’tknow, taking a Meritage or blend, maybe aBordeaux with Cabernet, Merlot orCabernet Franc,” as those wines tend tocompliment heavy dishes with delicate fla-vors that don’t overwhelm.

For his Christmas dinner, Wedding said

his family enjoys paella, a Spanish dish thattypically contains a variety of spices andmeats, ranging from chicken and sausageto shrimp. His personal favorite wine forthat dish is an Abariño, “a wonderfully deli-cate wine that pairs well” with a complex,flavorful dinner.

If the main course, or any course, involvesfish, don’t automatically assume white wineis the only way to go, Wedding said. “Youcan start with a white with some weight toit,” he said. A Pinot Grigio, which is slightlyacidic and can cut the oiliness of the fish, isa good choice. After that? “Red all the way,”he said.

Of course, for New Years Eve and otherfestive times, it’s hard to go wrong withbubbly beverages, from French Champagneto Italian Prosecco or Moscato.

“The myth is that champagne is only forcelebrations,” Wedding said. “I’d drink itevery day.”

For those who would rather talk to some-one before purchasing a bottle or 10, find awine store that can be trusted, or look onthe back of a bottle that was enjoyed. Seewho distributed that bottle locally, and findout what other kinds of wines come inthrough the same importer or distributor,Wedding said. That can be a good way ofparing down what can be an intimidatingselection process.

All else fails? Ask. Ask the people at a lo-cal wine store, especially if it’s a place wherea customer is used to going. Be honest andforthcoming about wine preferences, eitherof the purchasers or the ones who will beenjoying the bottle, and discuss the personwho will be enjoying the wine to make aneducated guess.

GRATEFUL RED, 2727 Wilson BlvdSpecializing in small production vintners,

Grateful Red carries a variety of wines fromtraditional Chardonnay, Rosé, bubbly selec-tions and Pinot Noir. But there’s also actingmanager Alicia Calfee’s current favorite, ablend of Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Syrahcalled Sexual Chocolate. The bottle, with

what appears to be a hand-written labeldrafted in pencil, is part of the story thatcomes with the selection, made by Slo DownWines in California’s Napa Valley.

Some customers come in looking forsomething safer, but others want somethinga little funkier, a little unexpected, a littledifferent, Calfee said.

“You have to feel out the customer andfind out what they’re looking for,” she said.

Slo Down Wine also makes a Chardonnay,called Broken Dreams, which also comeswith a story about the winemakers and athird friend, who had some complicates thatled to his departure from the company.

If it’s hard to decide on just one bottle ofwine, or if a customer wants to combinewine, cheese or other snacks, and gifts likecandles, glass charms or stoppers, the storemakes custom gift baskets. A short conver-sation with store employees and at least 24hours’ notice can result in a gift basket thatmeets the receiver’s personality in an un-expected way.

Prices for baskets range by what’s inside,but there’s a flat $10 fee for wrapping andthe basket, in addition to a $15 fee for de-livery within 25 miles of the store, locatedin Clarendon.

“You’d be surprised how far that will getyou around here,” Calfee said.

Grateful Red also sells craft brewed beers,including some local varieties, and hard ci-ders, which are sold by the six-pack or in-dividual bottle.

CHEESETIQUE, 2411 Mt. VernonAve., Alexandria; 2056 CampbellAve., Arlington

When buying wine, environment can beimportant, said Missy Pankow, front-of-house manager with the Cheesetique loca-tion in Del Ray.

“If you’re going to a dinner, you’ll wantto bring something nice, unless it’s a bigparty,” where many bottles will be opened,

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline isnoon Thursday. Photos are welcome.

ONGOINGTheater Performance. See “A Matt

Conner Christmas” at SignatureTheatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. MattConner will perform and sing.Performances are Dec. 11 at 7:30p.m., Dec. 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., Dec.14 at 2 p.m. or 8 p.m., and Dec. 15 at2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Buy tickets atwww.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT.

Theater Performance. See “HolidayFollies” at Signature Theatre, 4200Campbell Ave. Performances are Dec.17 and Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 19and 20 at 8 p.m., Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. or8 p.m., Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.,and Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. Buy tickets atwww.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT.

Art Exhibit. See “Yes, It’s ColoredPencil” from Dec. 2-28 at GalleryUnderground, in the Crystal CityShops, 2100 Crystal Drive. Free.Features works by members of theColored Pencil Society of America.Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2p.m. Visit www.galleryunderground.org or call 571-483-0652.

Art Exhibit. See “Faces of Afghanistan:Images by Arlington PhotographerKenneth Chadwick” at CherrydaleBranch Library, 2190 Military Road.On display through Jan. 6. Hours areMonday and Thursday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from1-9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturdayfrom 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Art Exhibit. See “Season’s Greetingsfrom Arlington: Christmas Cards &Ornaments to Decorate the Holidays:1920-1940” at the ArlingtonHistorical Museum at the HumeSchool, 1805 S. Arlington Ridge

Road. Hosted by the ArlingtonHistorical Society. Free. Runs fromNov. 30 through Jan. 19. Saturdaysand Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Visitwww.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

FRIDAY/DEC. 13Ballet Performance. 5 p.m. at

BalletNova Center for Dance Studios,3443 Carlin Springs Road, FallsChurch. Watch a petite performanceof BalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Performances are 45 minutes andinclude a narrative of the story andhighlights from Act II. Appropriatefor children ages 3-5. Tickets are$15/child; $20/adult. Add $3 ifpurchased at the door. Visitwww.BalletNova.org, or call 703-778-3008 for tickets.

Theater Performance. 7:30 p.m. atThe James Lee Community CenterTheater, 2855 Annandale Road, FallsChurch. Watch “A Christmas Carol”

from The Providence Players. Aportion of the proceeds will benefitThe Young Hearts Foundation. $17/person. Visit www.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 18-35 monthscan discover nature through athemed program. $5 due atregistration. 703-228-6535. Program#622914-B.

Mischievous Mittens. 4-5 p.m. atLong Branch Nature Center, 625 S.Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 6-10 can learn about metamorphosisand transform plain winter mittensand gloves into funky friends. $5 dueat registration. 703-228-6535.Program #622924-G.

Holiday Ready Market. 10 a.m.-10p.m. near Cupid’s Garden Sculptureat 1500 Wilson Blvd. Shoppers canenjoy a sampling of sweets, snacksand refreshments while indulging in

an array of services such asmassages, spirits tastings, boutiqueshopping and more. Free talks anddemos will be offered, along with agift-wrapping station and holidayphoto booth. There will also be aclothing drive to benefit A-SPAN.Visit www.rosslynva.org/holidayready for more.

SATURDAY/DEC. 14CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT. 8 a.m. at

Potomac Overlook Park, 2845 NMarcey Road. Join the park staff inthe annual Christmas Bird Count bykeeping eyes and ears open whilewalking all the trails of the park tosurvey what birds are hunkeringdown for the winter at PotomacOverlook. Meet in the shelterbuilding at the main parking lot.Some binoculars available, but feelfree to bring a pair. Call 703-528-5406.

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Two Convenient Alexandria LocationsOpen 7 days a week

Bradlee Belle View3690J King Street 1600A Belle View Blvd.

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HOLIDAY HOURSMonday-Saturday 9:00am-8:00pm

Sunday 11:00am-6:00pmClosed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day

Winter Wonderland. 10 a.m. atMarket Common Clarendon. MIX107.3 will be on site acceptingdonations of toys and cash in supportof the US Marine Corps’ Toys for Totsdrive from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and from2-5 p.m. there will be free holidayactivities and entertainment,including visits and photos withSanta Claus, who will be arriving byfire truck. For event information, call703-785-5634, and visitwww.marketcommonclarendon.com.

Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar. 10a.m.-4 p.m. at Wakefield HighSchool, 1325 S. Dinwiddie St. Enjoydemonstrations, music and danceperformances and more whilebrowsing items from artisans andcrafters. Free.

Holiday House. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at FortC.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St.Enjoy a juried arts and crafts sale bylocal artisans. There will be children’scorner with items priced under $15.Call Sharon Casey at 703-243-7329for information.

Theater Performance. 1 p.m. or 3p.m. at BalletNova Center for DanceStudios, 3443 Carlin Springs Road,Falls Church. Watch a petiteperformance of BalletNova’s “TheNutcracker.” Performances are 45minutes and include a narrative ofthe story and highlights from Act II.Appropriate for children ages 3-5.Tickets are $15/child; $20/adult.Add $3 if purchased at the door. Visitwww.BalletNova.org, or call 703-778-3008 for tickets.

Theater Performance. 2 p.m. or 7:30p.m. at The James Lee CommunityCenter Theater, 2855 AnnandaleRoad, Falls Church. Watch “AChristmas Carol” from TheProvidence Players. A portion of theproceeds will benefit The YoungHearts Foundation. $17/person. Visitwww.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 18-35 monthscan discover nature through a

themed program. $5 due atregistration. 703-228-6535. Program#622914-C.

Family Film. 2:30-4 p.m. atShirlington Library, 4200 CampbellAve. Watch “The Polar Express.”Free. Snacks will be provided. 703-228-6545.

Paws to Read. 3-4 p.m. at CherrydaleLibrary, 2190 N. Military Road.Children in grades K-5 can read totherapy dogs. Free. Register for a slotby calling 703-228-6330.

Flying Squirrel Lore & More. 5-6p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center,625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Familiescan learn about these animals andthen watch them glide in for a meal.$5/person due at registration. 703-228-6535. Program #622954-A.

Clarendon’s Finest Bar Crawl. 3-9p.m., starting at Sobe. Raise funds forthe Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Dressus in holiday costumes, prizes will beawarded. $10/person. Buy tickets attickets.ontaponline.com.

Rescheduled Concert. The U.S. ArmyBand will perform at 7:30 p.m. atFort Myer. The concert was originallyscheduled for Dec. 8. If you havetickets for the Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.concert, then the ticket will behonored at this concert. Visitwww.usarmyband.com/concerts-events/american-holiday-festival.html for more.

SUNDAY/DEC. 15Christmas Music and Family

Activities. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. atCherrydale United Methodist Church,3701 Lorcom Lane. Enjoy aChristmas concert during the 11 a.m.service, followed by lunch and familyChristmas activities. Free. 703-527-2621.

Holiday House. Noon-5 p.m. at FortC.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St.Enjoy a juried arts and crafts sale bylocal artisans. There will be children’scorner with items priced under $15.Call Sharon Casey at 703-243-7329for information.

Holiday Crafts Workshop. 1 p.m. atPotomac Overlook Park, 2845 NMarcey Road. Come make a wreathor centerpiece from local greens, pinecones and other natural materials.$20. Call 703-528-5406 forreservations.

Santa Visits Potomac Overlook. 1p.m. at Potomac Overlook Park, 2845N Marcey Road. Meet Santa duringhis only visit to Potomac Overlookthis year. Take photos and makefamily memories. Light refreshmentsavailable. Reservations required. Adonation of $5 per Santa visitor isrequested and appreciated. Call 703-528-5406 for reservations.

Old Glebe Walkabout. 1-3 p.m.,starting at Madison CommunityCenter, 3829 N. Stafford St. Enjoy atwo-mile walk around the Old Glebeneighborhood, featuring a behind-the-scenes look at a new exhibit andmore. Open to all ages, plenty ofstops. Free. Visitwww.walkarlington.com for more.

Notable Nature: Winter Storiesand Sketches. 1:30-3 p.m. at LongBranch Nature Center, 625 S. CarlinSprings Road. Families can learnabout nature journaling byconstructing a journal and then goingout in nature and recording what yousee. Free. 703-228-6535. Program#622954-I.

Remove Invasives. 2-4 p.m. at LongBranch Nature Center, 625 S. CarlinSprings Road. Families with childrenages 9 and older, adults and teenscan help clear the plants from thepark. Free. 703-228-6535.

Theater Performance. 2 p.m. or 7:30p.m. at The James Lee CommunityCenter Theater, 2855 AnnandaleRoad, Falls Church. Watch “AChristmas Carol” from TheProvidence Players. A portion of theproceeds will benefit The YoungHearts Foundation. $17/person. Visitwww.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

Annual Holiday Concert & SingAlong. 3 p.m. at Thomas JeffersonCommunity Theater, 125 S. Old


Email announcements to [email protected]. Photos and art-work are welcome. Deadline is Thursday atnoon.

ONGOINGRestaurants and Rhythms. The BID’s free

happy-hour live music series insideRosslyn restaurants. Origem bringsBrazilian jazz to Le Méridien. DaveChappel and friends performs blues rockat the Hyatt Arlington and Mary AnnRedmond sings jazz standards at the KeyBridge Marriott. Visit www.rosslynva.org.

Comedy. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. atComedy Spot, in Ballston Common Mall,4238 Wilson Blvd., children can enjoyComedySportz for Kidz. $10. Visitwww.comedyindc.com or 703-294-LAFF.

Comedy. Every Friday at 8 p.m. andSaturday at 7:30 p.m. is ComedySportz(“clean”) and at 10 p.m. on Friday andSaturday is the Blue Show (“unclean”),both at Comedy Spot, in Ballston CommonMall, 4238 Wilson Blvd. $15 each. Visitwww.comedyindc.com or 703-294-LAFF.

Poetry Series. 6-8 p.m. second Sunday ofthe month at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832Wilson Blvd. Hosted by poet Miles DavidMoore. Featured artists share their poetryfollowed by open readings. Free. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Open Mic Nite. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. everyWednesday at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832Wilson Blvd. Sign-up times are 7:30 p.m.and 10 p.m. Bring instruments, fans andfriends. Featured musicians will performfrom 9:30-10 p.m. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sunday every

month at Galaxy Hut, 2711 Wilson Blvd.Visit www.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525-8646.

Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday at Whitlow’son Wilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd. Prizes for1st place. Free. Visit www.whitlows.comor call 703-276-9693.

Art Exhibit. See works by Kristina Bilonick,Amy Chan, Matthew Fishel and others atthe Arlington Arts Center, 3550 WilsonBlvd. Exhibit runs through Dec. 22. Free.Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org or 703-248-6800.

Solo Exhibit. See works by Katie LynchThibault at the Arlington Arts Center,3550 Wilson Blvd. Exhibit runs throughDec. 22. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org or 703-248-6800.

Exhibit. See “Western Mountain: Lovesong”through Jan. 4 in the Mezz Gallery atArtisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Free. Visitwww.artisphere.com for more.

Art Exhibit. See artist in residence EmilyFrancisco through Jan. 12 at Artisphere,1101 Wilson Blvd. every Friday from 6-10p.m. and Saturdays from noon-6 p.m. Herexhibit is called “May I Have the PianoDelivered to You?” Free. Visitwww.artisphere.com or call 703-875-1100.

Theater Performance. See “Gypsy” fromDec. 17-Jan. 26 at Signature Theater,4200 Campbell Ave. Tickets range from$40-$87. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org fortickets.

Art Exhibit. See “Everything You AreLooking For” by Alicia Eggert from Nov.21 through Feb. 2 in the Terrace Galleryat Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Theexhibit draws on her background insculpture, design and dimensional studies.Free. Visit www.artisphere.com or call

703-875-1100 for tickets.Theater Performance. See the “Silent

Shakespeare” adaptation of “TwelfthNight” from Jan. 9 through Feb. 16 atSynetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St.Performances are Wednesday throughSaturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.Tickets start at $35, with a student, seniorand military discount. 866-811-4111 orvisit www.synetictheater.org for tickets.

THURSDAY/DEC. 12Music Performance. “Billy Martin’s

Wicked Knee” features Medeski, Martinand Wood’s Billy Martin at Artisphere,1101 Wilson Blvd. Visitwww.artisphere.com or 703-875-1100 fortimes and tickets.

SATURDAY/DEC. 14Holiday Concert. 7 p.m. at Theater on the

Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive.Prelude Youth Orchestra will perform free.Visit http://www.preludeva.org/ for more.

SUNDAY/DEC. 15Holiday Concert. 4 p.m. at Williamsburg

Middle School, 3600 N. Harrison St.Prelude Youth Orchestra will perform free.Visit http://www.preludeva.org/ for more.

Holiday Show and Sing-Along. 3 p.m. atKenmore Middle School, 200 S. CarlinSprings Road. Potomac Harmony Choruswill perform a free concert. Donationswelcome. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org formore.

THURSDAY/DEC. 19Holiday Comedy Songfest. 8 p.m. at Iota

Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Watch“JEWMONGOUS,” a comedy song concertfeaturing guests Cynthia Kaplan and MikeHunter. $15/person. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or 703-522-8340 for tickets. Visitwww.jewmongous.com for more about theshow.

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Farmers Markets…Clarendon Farmers Market. Year-round, has locally produced breads and pastries,

organic vegetables, flowers, soap, sorbet and more. Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m.-12p.m. at Courthouse Parking Lot, 3195 North Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Also year-roundon Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. at Clarendon Metro Station. Visit www.Clarendon.org.Call 703-812-8881.

Arlington Farmers Market at Courthouse. Adjacent to the Arlington CountyCourthouse Parking Lot, at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street.This is a ‘producer only’ market with more than 30 producers. Saturdays from 8 a.m.to noon, through December. Each Saturday through September, Virginia CooperativeExtension Master Gardeners will answer any gardening question. Visitwww.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com for a list of vendors.

she suggested. While the holiday season tends to be a time inwhich people are willing to spend a few more dollars on a bottleof wine perceived to be nicer or of better quality, that will be lessimpressive if a bottle’s sitting on a table with a dozen or so otheroptions.

“If that’s the case, you might want to go for something easierto drink, like a California Cabernet,” something that’s easily rec-ognizable and people will know what to expect with the first sip.

If a bottle is to be given as a hostess gift, and might not beopened right away, consider a smaller batch, like Prisoner byDavid Phinney, a Grenache blend, or a Grand Reserve Rioja.

“Everyone is in the mood to indulge a little bit,” Pankow said.“Even when buying for themselves, they go for heavier reds,”and sometimes even more expensive bottles, regardless of theirnormal buying habits.

Those looking to buy a Virginia wine should consider Viognierwines, as it’s the official grape of the commonwealth, she said.Viognier is a crisp white wine with “great aromatics, and it pairswell with turkey. It’s a winner all around.”

Also, consider not just the main dish of a dinner but sides anddesserts as well, she said. One of her favorite pairings is applepie with Sauternes, a sweet French white wine blend made fromSémillon, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle grapes.

“It’s one of the lesser known and under appreciated classes ofwine,” Pankow said.

Another great option for dinner is a good German Riesling, aslightly sweet wine that’s popular during the holiday season.

“Wine by itself has so much going on, it can be hard to pairwith food,” she said.

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Holiday WinesGlebe Road. Potomac Harmony Chorus

will perform. Free. Donations will beaccepted to benefit Doorways.

Holiday Show and Sing-Along. 3p.m. at Kenmore Middle School, 200S. Carlin Springs Road. EncoreChorale will perform a free concert.Donations welcome. Visitencorecreativity.org for more.

Book Dating for Singles. 6 p.m. atShirlington Library, 4200 CampbellAve. Adults in their 40s and older canbring a couple of books – favorites,disappointments or ones to be read.Free. RSVP to 703-228-6545.

MONDAY/DEC. 16Author Event. 3 p.m. at Central

Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. CharlesS. Clark will discuss the presence ofthe American Nazi Party in Arlingtonfrom 1958-1983, part of his book“Swastikas on Wilson – A History ofGeorge Lincoln Rockwell’s Nazi Partyin Arlington.” Free. 703-228-5710.

Poetry Workshop. 7 p.m. atShirlington Library, 4200 CampbellAve. Members write and read originalpoetry and exchange constructivecriticism. Free. 703-228-6545.

TUESDAY/DEC. 17Tiny Tot. 2 p.m. at Long Branch Nature

Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road.Children ages 3-5 years can discovernature through a themed program.$5 due at registration. 703-228-6535.Program #622914-L.

Jan Brett Storytime. 10:30-11:15a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center,625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Childrenages 2 and up can enjoy stories aboutwinter’s creatures. Free. Program#622924-D.

Holiday Concert. 12:30 p.m. atColumbia Pike Library, 816 S. WalterReed Drive. Enjoy holiday music bythe third graders from Patrick HenryElementary School. They willperform on their recorders. Free.

703-228-5710.Book Club. 2-3:30 p.m. at Westover

Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road,suite 3. Discuss “Hotel on the Cornerof Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford.Free. 703-228-5260.

Winter Crafting for Teens. 4:30p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200Campbell Ave. Teens can make acraft gift for someone special. Free.Free. 703-228-5946.

Film. 6-8:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library,4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “TheAvengers.” Free. 703-228-6545.

Holiday Show. 8 p.m. at BallstonCommon Mall, 4328 Wilson Blvd.Potomac Harmony Chorus willperform. Free.

TUESDAY/DEC. 17-SUNDAY/JAN. 19Theater Performance. Through

Sunday, Jan. 19, see “Gypsy” atSignature Theatre’s MAX Theatre,4200 Campbell Ave. Performancesrun Tuesday through Sundayevenings, with matinees on Saturdayand Sunday. Tickets start at $40.Visit www.signature-theatre.org.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 18Nanny Club. 10 a.m.-noon at Columbia

Pike Library, Columbia Pike Library,816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Forchildren up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5710.

Prose Out Loud. 11 a.m.-noon atColumbia Pike Library, 816 S. WalterReed Drive. Hear “A Christmas Story”by Charles Dickens read by librarystaff. Free. 703-228-6545.

Youth Services Holiday OpenHouse. 4-6 p.m. at Central Library,1015 N. Quincy St. Children, teensand families can enjoy snacks, storytimes, crafts and more. Free. 703-228-5710.

Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at Columbia PikeLibrary, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive.Discuss “Almost French” by SarahTurnbull. Free. 703-228-5710.

Tiny Tot. 3:30 p.m. at Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 3-5 years candiscover nature through a themedprogram. $5 due at registration. 703-228-6535. Program #622914-M.

Wild Ones: Planting Pines. 4-5 p.m.at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608Military Road. Children ages 6-10can learn how to ID nativeevergreens, make a wreath and more.$5/child due at registration. 703-228-3403. Program #622824-K.

THURSDAY/DEC. 19Holiday Concert. 12:30 p.m. at

Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. WalterReed Drive. Enjoy holiday music bythe third graders from Patrick HenryElementary School. Free. 703-228-5710.

Tiny Tot. 1:30 p.m. at Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 3-5 years candiscover nature through a themedprogram. $5 due at registration. 703-228-6535. Program #622914-N.

Film. 3-4:30 p.m. at Columbia PikeLibrary, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive.Watch “Twelfth Night” (1996). Free.703-228-5710.

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Since you asked, or rather indulged methe past few weeks by wading through mytwo “Scanticipation” columns anticipatinga result, I am happy to finally share thatresult with you: “Stable and better.” Theseare the exact words e-mailed to me by myoncologist in response to my post-Thanksgiving inquiry about my CT Scancompleted on the 27th. Then, as youmost recent Kenny-column readers mayrecall, I had my regularly scheduled post-scan appointment this past Friday,December 6th to discuss those results,and of course have my oncologist exam-ine and question me about any facts, feel-ings or failings, concerning the previousthree months since my last appointment(and four months since my last scan) as aterminal cancer patient. He’s not exactlyHubert H. Humphrey, but nevertheless,he was “pleased as punch.” And if there’sone dominant recollection I’ll take homewith me from my appointment, it was myoncologist’s ear-to-ear smile when sharinghis assessment of all things concerningKenny-with-cancer.

In fact, and in reality-check truth, ifyou’ve been characterized as “terminal”by your doctor, whether “diseased” bycancer or some other deadly condition,and you’re still undergoing treatment,there’s no better feeling – or hope, quitefrankly, than seeing your doctor happyand encouraging when sharing/discussingyour most recent diagnostic scan/labwork, urine specimen, etc. And consider-ing that Team Lourie has seen my oncolo-gist with less than positive news on previ-ous occasions, hardly do I ever take it forgranted when he’s as upbeat and enthusi-astic as he was during Friday’sappointment.

Unfortunately, the process is ongoingand subject to change; after all, stage IV,non-small cell lung cancer is incurable/inoperable. But I am finding out that atleast for me/for awhile, it is/can be treat-able, albeit non-surgically. Moreover, aslong as my body continues to tolerate theevery-three-week chemotherapy infu-sions, I am good to go, or as described bymy oncologist: on maintenance. Meaning,we can continue to do this for awhile.And though “awhile” is never defined ordiscussed, really, given the predictable/unpredictable nature of cancer – and itsinteractions with the diagnosee, I can livewith the indeterminate sentence that I’vebeen fortunate to receive. It certainlybeats the alternative.

Originally, I was “prognosed” to live“13 months to two years” by my oncolo-gist. As of November 27th, I have livedfour years and 9 months, so I am accus-tomed to being life-expectancy chal-lenged. And since I’ve surpassed myoncologist’s initial prognosis by years, Idon’t see any reason to stop now, espe-cially considering the results from mymost recent scan and associated lab work.As my brother Richard has said: “If theoncologist is happy then I’m happy.” Well,as of Friday, December 6th, I am veryhappy.

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

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Home LifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

Bedrooms are no longer just forsleeping, at least according tosome local designers. They’re forrelaxing and watching television,

but they’re also for reading and for eatinga lazy weekend breakfast. In fact, somemodern bedrooms are probably larger thantheir owners’ first apartments. Three localtastemakers unveil master bedrooms thatare so opulent and amenity-filled that it’ssurprising their owners ever want to leave.

Lavish textiles and luxury characterize abedroom in Old Town Alexandra that wasdesigned by Sydnye Pettengill of SydnyePettengill ASID Interior Design, Inc. in Al-exandria. “The owner enjoys luxury andfiner things,” said Pettengill. “She wants tosurround herself with that luxury in herhome and private spaces. When I think ofthis bedroom, I think of Marie Antoinetteand traditional French style.”

Pettengill created an opulent but cozybedroom with a custom-made headboardfeaturing an iron panel, custom-painted tocoordinate with the pale green and rich goldhues in the bedroom.

“There is an abundance of custom-de-signed pillows and a cozy reading space,”said Pettengill. “We did a custom shelf inthe alcove behind the headboard that pro-vides additional storage for books and tea.A chair is on the other side of the room anda beautiful piece of art.”

The room is decorated with luxurious fab-rics and trims. “The pillows are silks,” saidPettengill. “We have sheer drapery that fil-ters soft light, creating a romantic hide-away.”

Visitors to one Potomac home take an el-evator to the bedroom suite and emerge inits foyer. “You then walk into a set of doubledoors that is the beginning of their mastersuite,” said Carole Lindenberg of PotomacDesigns. “This bedroom was my inspirationand I called in Natelli Homes to build it.”

The suite comes complete with a kitchenthat holds a sitting area and breakfast tablethat allows for a leisurely morning of news-papers and brunch. “The suite also includesa library with a replica of President Lincoln’sdesk,” said Lindenberg.

The library leads to the bedroom, whichhas a Louis VX-style fireplace and a sittingarea with two Bergere chairs with match-ing ottomans, which are accented with

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Designer Sydnye Pettengill created anopulent, but cozy bedroom in Old TownAlexandria using silk fabrics in pale greenand rich gold hues.

French-inspired drum tables. Over the fire-place sits a flat screen television. “Years agowe used to put a mirror above them. Nowwe put TVs above them,” said Lindenberg.

“There is a window wall with three dor-mer windows,” she continued. “And thereis an entrance on either side of the fire-place.”

The expansive bathroomhas two showers and a free-standing tub. “There is marbleon the floor of the bathroomand matching marble on thewalls,” said Lindenberg. “Thebedrooms are carpeted, the li-brary has hardwood flooringwith rugs, as does the foyer.”

A master suite in a GreatFalls home was reconfiguredrecently to include a bathroomwith his and her vanities, alarge walk-in shower and anenlarged walk-in closet.

“People want more space fortheir clothing, shoes [and]jewelry, where their beds aretypically only display piecesduring the day and then usedfor sleeping at night,” saidBeth Walters, the director ofcommunications at Sun De-sign, Inc., which has offices inMcLean and Burke.

Walters says the bathroomcabinetry is made from alder wood in aBlackstone finish, the counter tops areCaeserstone in a Yukon Blanco finish andthe floor is Timber Glen Contemporary til-ing in a Thatch finish, while the walls areTime Levigato Rettificato porcelain tiling inwhite with river glass and stone mosaic tileaccents.

By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

Tis the season for decking the halls.Whether your style is traditionaland colorful, muted and demure

or metallic and glittery, three local design-ers offer distinct holiday decorating ideasto spark your creativity.

Victoria Sanchez, who opened Victoria atHome, a home furnishings boutique andinterior design studio on King Street in OldTown Alexandria earlier this month, said thedécor begins with an aroma.

“Holiday scented candles immediately say‘holiday,’” said Sanchez. “Fresh greenstucked behind artwork and intertwined intotablescapes add a wonderful scent.”

She recommends filling bowls with col-orful holiday ornaments and displayingholiday cards to add a touch of nostalgia.“What I love most about the holidays is[that] each ornament and every traditionevokes memories of family, friends and

childhood,” said Sanchez.Designer Sharon Kleinman of Transitions

by Sharon Kleinman in Potomac, saidChristmas is no time for minimalism. “TheChristmas season is the perfect time to goall out decorating the main areas of yourhome,” she said. “I love the smell of freshpine, so fill your home with it. Starting atthe front entrance, hang a pine wreath onthe door.”

Kleinman recommends purchasing freshwreaths. “Many local nurseries like Ameri-can Plant and Benke’s make some reallybeautiful ones,” she said. “Local florists arealso a good source.”

There are a multitude of uses for freshwinter foliage. “Place pine boughs, candlesof varying heights and decorative accesso-ries such as painted wooden toys [like]trains, toy soldiers, blocks or colored ballsamong the pine branches,” added Kleinman.

Another idea, says Kleinman, is to wrapsmall boxes in colorful paper, top them withbrightly colored bows and place them onthe mantel. “Decorative stockings hung onthe mantel are traditional and a must in mybook,” she said. “Stair rails can be wrappedin pine boughs, ribbon and/or tinsel.”

To add splashes of festive Christmas redto a home, Kleinman recommends “Placingpots of poinsettias throughout the house.

Personalize yourChristmas treewith homemadeornaments, sen-timental items,colored bowsand lots of tin-sel.”

When it comesto holidayt a b l e s c a p e s ,Kelley Proxmireand EmilyWallace of KelleyInterior Designsuggest adding atouch of shim-mer. “Try break-ing out of a setcolor scheme ofred, white andgreen,” said Wallace. “Try popular metallicfinishes that could be used in fabric for pil-lows, gold accessories for the table [like]tiny vases [or] salt and pepper shakers andnapkin rings with ‘bling’ metallic finishes.”

Mix decorative objects with foliage to cre-ate a warm and inviting table. “Incorporate‘organic’ items of the season, like greensfrom pine trees, magnolias, pine cones, andsome fruit,” said Proxmire.

Holiday Décor: Make it SparkleLocal designersoffer suggestionsfor home decorating.

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Geoffrey Hodgdon

This holidaysideboard,designed byEmily Wallaceof Kelley Inte-rior Design,breaks fromtraditional redand green décorby making useof a metalliccolor palette.

Unconventionalitems can be usedas vessels for awintery, holidayc e n t e r p i e c e .Wallace andProxmire found a

“tortoise shell-like urn … for next to noth-ing at a consignment store” and used it tohold a centerpiece. “You could buy a newvase or container, but it certainly could alsobe a vintage find and not necessarily brandnew,” said Proxmire.

“Use lots of little LED lights in votive hold-ers, either clear votives or ones with a me-tallic tone finish,” said Wallace. “This is acase where more is better.”

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1 1881 NASH ST #2210 ........... 2 .. 2 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $2,500,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ........ 22209 ........ TURNBERRY TOWER ...... 10/01/13

2 2607 24TH ST N ................... 5 .. 4 . 0 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,499,000 .... Detached .... 0.50 ........ 22207 ............. WOODMONT ............ 10/30/13

3 6105 22ND ST N ................... 5 .. 5 . 2 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,462,500 .... Detached .... 0.18 ........ 22205 .......... OVER LEE KNOLLS ........ 10/08/13

4 1908 TAYLOR ST N ............... 5 .. 4 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,450,000 .... Detached .... 0.18 ........ 22207 ............. CHERRYDALE ........... 10/11/13

5 3165 MILITARY RD N ............ 5 .. 4 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,445,000 .... Detached .... 0.30 ........ 22207 .......... BELLEVUE FOREST ........ 10/04/13

6 3815 WAKEFIELD ST N .......... 4 .. 3 . 2 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,400,000 .... Detached .... 0.16 ........ 22207 ............. ARLINGWOOD ........... 10/24/13

7 3805 18TH ST N ................... 5 .. 4 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,392,000 .... Detached .... 0.14 ........ 22207 ............. CHERRYDALE ........... 10/22/13

8 3712 ALBEMARLE ST ............ 6 .. 5 . 2 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,385,000 .... Detached .... 0.27 ........ 22207 ............. ROCK SPRING ........... 10/23/13

9 518 NORWOOD ST N ............ 4 .. 3 . 2 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,376,000 .... Detached .... 0.15 ........ 22203 .......... ASHTON HEIGHTS ........ 10/31/13

10 3608 27TH ST N ................... 5 .. 3 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,375,000 .... Detached .... 0.59 ........ 22207 .............. RIVERWOOD ............ 10/22/13

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Home LifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

With the holiday season in full swing, manypeople are finding themselves spendingmore time in the kitchen. Whether you

hate to cook or love it, it can be more enjoyable whendone in the kitchen of your dreams, complete withstate-of-the-art appliances and custom-made marbletopped islands.

Some homeowners really are that lucky, and localdesigners offer a glimpse into a few homes wherethe owners will be celebrating the season with newlyremodeled kitchens.

In Fairfax Station, an active family who enjoysentertaining will have an elegant space which in-cludes state-of-the-art appliances that can stand upto their heavy-duty holiday cooking needs.

Designer Jacquelin Lluy of Nicely Done Kitchensand Baths in Springfield, created the chic, but fam-ily-friendly space that includes a large porcelain farmsink and a white marble-topped island in the centerof the kitchen. She accented the stark white marble

Designer Jacquelin Lluy of Nicely Done Kitchens and Baths created achic but family-friendly space that includes a large porcelain farmsink and a white marble-topped island in the center of the kitchen.

Lapiz Granite,” said Lindenberg. “The is-land, bar and the banquette are espressostain with an Alaska white granite top.The table was also made at Prevo accord-ing to my specifications.”

“The kitchen’s backsplash is white,beveled porcelain installed in a subwaypattern,” said Lindenberg,

A Bethesda kitchen was transformedfrom a tiny, dimly-lit space into a larger,light-filled expanse that includes customdesigned and built cabinetry, quartzcountertops and glass backsplash.

“This kitchen was designed for acouple that wanted a clean and moderngathering space for their young family,”said Richard Rossi, an architect at RillArchitects in Potomac. “The existingkitchen and dining room, both small anddark, were combined to create the mainworkspace of the new kitchen. We in-creased the footprint of the existinghouse by adding a new glass-walled din-ing area.”

To create additional storage space,Rossi and his team added toe kick draw-ers in the cabinetry, while a fully inte-grated refrigerator with flanking pull outpantries creates a divider between thekitchen, dining and living rooms.

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At the heart of this kitchen is amantle hood with concealed spicecabinets and drawers below tohouse pots and pans. Then, to givethe kitchen a polished look, Lluyadded details like large chromecabinetry pulls, detailed crownmolding and delicate tile work.

“This is an amazing luxurykitchen,” Lluy. “We achieved theelegant yet family-orientedkitchen they were looking for.”

Lluy also integrated customdoors, which conceal an openingfor an expansive pantry. Adjacentto the pantry is a beverage centerwith a wine refrigerator and cof-fee bar for entertaining.

In Potomac, designer CaroleLindenberg of Potomac Designsturned a photograph into realityfor one family. “The client showedme picture of a kitchen she liked,but when I looked at it, I knew wewould have to do an addition toaccomplish it, so we added a six-foot addition,” said Lindenberg. “Idesigned the space and we calledin an engineer to put in the de-tails.”

The kitchen and butler’s pantryfeature white custom cabinets byPrevo Custom Cabinetry. “Thecolor of the cabinets is called snowand the counter tops are Brown


Sports

Wakefield Girls’Basketball Falls to T.C.

The Wakefield girls’ basketball team lostits season opener to T.C. Williams on Dec.7, 43-35.

The Warriors will travel to face Oaktonat 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 beforereturning home to host Stuart on Friday,Dec. 13.

Yorktown Boys’Basketball Starts 1-1

The Yorktown boys’ basketball teamopened the season with a 52-43 win overLee on Dec. 3 before losing to MontroseChristian 54-31 on Dec. 7.

Yorktown was scheduled to face Oaktonon Tuesday, after The Connection’s dead-line. The Patriots will travel to face MountVernon on Friday, Dec. 13.

Mark VincentBasketball Camp

Registration ends Dec. 15 for the MarkVincent annual basketball camp will be heldDec. 27, 28, 30 and 31 at Accotink Acad-emy, located at 8519 Tuttle Road in Spring-field.

Camp hours are from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Boysand girls are invited.

Go to markvincentbasketballcamps.comfor more information. Enter “hardwork” asthe promotional code when enrolling child.

Sports Briefs

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

When the Wakefield boys’ bas-ketball team defeated T.C.Williams in February duringthe opening round of last

season’s regional tournament, it was be-lieved to be the Warriors’ first victory overthe Titans since 1996 and propelledWakefield to a postseason run that reachedthe state semifinals.

Nearly 10 months later, the schools met inthe fourth annual Parker-Gray/Hoffman-Bos-ton memorial game, during which the teamswear throwback jerseys to honor the histori-cally black schools in Alexandria (Parker-Gray) and Arlington (Hoffman-Boston). T.C.Williams won the first three meetings, witheach game played in the Titans’ home gym.

Saturday’s contest was a game of firstsfor the schools located two miles apart.Wakefield hosted the memorial game for thefirst time. It was the first boys’ game in theschool’s new gym. And when it was over,Wakefield had earned its first win whiledonning the Hoffman-Boston Trojan jerseys,helping prove last year’s victory over T.C.Williams was no fluke.

Wakefield closed the game on a 6-1 runand beat T.C. Williams 56-51 on Dec. 7 atWakefield High School. The Warriors heldon despite standout forward DominiqueTham getting in early foul trouble and theteam shooting 9-for-30 from the free-throwline. But while Wakefield’s performance leftroom for improvement, it also gave theWarriors a 1-0 record and a confidence-building victory.

“It’s always good to beat T.C. Williams,”Wakefield head coach Tony Bentley said.“T.C. Williams is who you model your pro-gram after. … We’ve never beat them in theHoffman-Boston/Parker-Gray game, so that

was an accomplishment. Beat-ing them in the regional tour-nament was getting over thehump, so I think tonight wehad the confidence we couldbeat them.”

Re’Quan Hopson ledWakefield with 19 points and12 rebounds. The seniorforward’s transition bucket,with an assist from JalenCarver, gave Wakefield a 54-50lead late in the fourth quarter.Hopson said he enjoyed the en-vironment inside the Warriors’new gym.

“It was great,” he said. “Itkind of felt like T.C. [Williams’gym], but this one was moreenclosed, so it felt even louderand amplified. I liked it a lot.”

How did this win compare to beating theTitans in last year’s regional tournament?

“I think it’s more of a big deal now,”Hopson said, “because now we can say wedid it more than once.”

Wakefield led by 10 in the first quarterand held a 42-36 advantage entering thefourth. T.C. Williams battled back with 9-2run, taking a 45-44 lead when sophomoreguard Jordan Jones buried a 3-pointer with5:34 remaining. Twenty seconds later,Wakefield guard Marqua Walton knockeddown a 3-pointer to put the Warriors backin front. Walton’s second 3-pointer gaveWakefield a 50-47 advantage, but T.C. Wil-liams guard Andrew Hill tied the game witha 3-pointer from the left corner with 3:36left on the clock.

Hill’s 3-pointer was the Titans’ last fieldgoal, however, while the Warriors got buck-ets from Tham, Hopson and a pair of freethrows from Carver to pull out the win.

“Once we made a run, Wakefield stayedtough and stayed true to the way they play,”T.C. Williams head coach Julian King said.“And that kid (Walton) hit a couple big [3-pointers] and took the air out of us.”

Walton finished with 11 points and sevenrebounds.

“The facility, it’s beautiful,” he said. “…It felt really good to pull a victory for ourfirst win in this new gym.”

Wakefield’s poor foul shooting kept thegame close. The Warriors made just 9 of 30attempts, including 7 of 22 in the secondhalf.

“We were terrible from the free-throwline,” Bentley said. “Someone said if wewould have made our free throws we wouldhave won by 20.”

Walton, who went 1-for-2 from the line,expected repercussions from the team’s per-formance from the line.

“All I’ve got to say,” Walton said, “is onMonday we’re going to be shooting a lot offree throws.”

Carver finished with 13 points and went4-for-4 from the free-throw line. Thamscored two points and grabbed six re-bounds. The junior forward went to thebench after being called for two early fouls.

“He plays aggressive,” Bentley said. “Hepicked up some stupid fouls. He’s only ajunior, but he’s a veteran and he’s got tolearn we need him on the court.”

Bentley praised junior forward XavierCooper, who finished witheight points and five rebounds.

“My guy tonight was XavierCooper,” Bentley said. “[He] re-ally shined for us tonight onthe boards. … He was a kidwho didn’t play much for uslast year. He had [dreadlocks]last year. He cut his hair [and]everyone thinks he’s a transfer.He played his butt off tonightand I was very excited to seehim bang down low and get go-ing.”

White, a transfer fromBishop O’Connell playing in hisfirst game as a Titan, led T.C.Williams with 15 points.

“First game, I think weplayed pretty well together,” hesaid. “We need to build morechemistry as a team — hang

out more, get to know each other more sowe can play better as a unit.”

Jones scored 13 points for the Titans.“Jordan Jones played a great game,” King

said. “He’s only a sophomore. He’s fearless.”Junior forward Jamison Clark scored 10

points for T.C. Williams and senior guardMert Ozkaynak added eight.

Wakefield will travel to face Anacostia at6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. T.C. Wil-liams will host West Springfield at 7:30 p.m.on Friday, Dec. 13.

King said he hopes Saturday’s loss is awake-up call for the inexperienced Titans.

“You can preach over and over in prac-tice that, hey, we’re not working hardenough. We need to do this, we need to dothat,” King said. “Because they’re goingagainst themselves or they’ve had maybe alittle success in scrimmages … they don’treally understand the speed of the game andthe effort you have to put in the game untilwe actually arrive at the season, which, nowI think they know. Now I think I may havetheir attention. Maybe we’ll pick it up a littlemore in practice and pay a little more at-tention to detail.”

Warriors win despiteshooting 9-for-30 fromthe free-throw line.

Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Beats TC in Memorial Game

Wakefield senior Re’Quan Hopson, with ball, scored 19 points andgrabbed 12 rebounds against T.C. Williams on Dec. 7.

Wakefield boys’ basketball coach Tony Bentley talks tothe Warriors during a game against T.C. Williams onDec. 7.

Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman

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Whether you’re shopping for a seasonedcook or a budding culinary enthusiast, buy-ing presents for a foodie can be a dauntingtask. What’s the best pan? The coolest gad-get? The latest trend in desserts? Local gour-mets come to the rescue with culinary good-ies to entice even the most discerning offood aficionados.

Nancy Pollard, owner of La Cuisine in OldTown Alexandria, suggests the Thermapencooking thermometer. “This is clearly thebest probe thermometer on the market,”said Pollard. “It has gotten a lot of kudosfrom chefs and test kitchens.”

Also on Pollard’s list are mortars andpestles made from Carrara marble. “We buythese in Carrara, Italy, said Pollard. “Theyare made of pure white Carrara marble soit is so much easier to see what you aredoing. The one that that is particularly use-ful is 22 centimeters because it is big enoughto make mayonnaise, pesto and othersauces.”

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