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RSVP Northern Virginiabestowed thePresident’s VolunteerService Award upon 21

of its volunteers, March 7, duringa recognition event at Wolf TrapNational Park for the PerformingArts in Vienna.

The 2017 honorees volunteereda combined total in excess of 4,000hours in 2017. To qualify for aPresident’s Volunteer Service

Award one must volunteer a mini-mum of 100 hours in a calendaryear.

Shelley Brosnan of Fairfax re-corded the highest number ofhours among RSVP volunteers,clocking more than 540 hours.City of Fairfax resident MartinSiskin completed 329 hours of ser-vice while Ken Kozloff of Spring-field contributed 310 hours of histime to the community through his

RSVP work.RSVP Northern Virginia, the

largest senior volunteer group inthe region, provides support to 30nonprofits in Fairfax and Arling-ton counties and in the City of Al-exandria. To become an RSVP vol-unteer, one must be 55 years oldor better.

“We are so proud, not only of ourPresident’s Volunteer ServiceAward winners, but of all our vol-unteers for the incredible workthey did this past year,” said CarlyHubicki, RSVP’s volunteer special-ist and interim program manager.“Our volunteers bring such a highlevel of experience and expertiseto their volunteer work every day.They are truly incredible,” Hubickisaid.

The 2017 honorees’ hoursspread across more than twodozen nonprofits and agencies,ranging from staffing the frontdesk of Capital Caring’s HalquistCenter in Arlington, to teachingchildren with disabilities how toswim, part of the Fairfax CountyPark Authority’s Adapted AquaticsProgram.

RSVP volunteers enjoy flexibleschedules, free accident and liabil-

RSVP Northern Virginia Honors 21 VolunteersWith President’s Volunteer Service Awards.

Photo by Rob Paine/RSVP Northern Virginia

RSVP Northern Virginia volunteer Ken Kozloff of NorthSpringfield is shown during a break in a Fairfax CountyPark Authority Adapted Aquatics class he teaches at theProvidence Recreation Center in Falls Church. Kozloff wasone of 21 RSVP volunteers who earned a President’sVolunteer Service Award. He volunteered more than 300hours in 2017 supporting Junior Achievement, theFairfax County Park Authority and the Northern VirginiaSenior Olympics.

ity insurance while serving, op-tional mileage and meal reim-bursement and are invited to vol-unteer group service projects andsocial gatherings. RSVP offers itsmembers more than 200 volunteeropportunities.

PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEERSERVICE AWARDHONOREES

Shelley Brosnan, Fairfax, 540 hours(Volunteer Fairfax); Martin Siskin,Fairfax, 329 hours (Volunteer Solu-tions/Lincolnia Senior Center); KennethKozloff, Springfield, 310 hours (JuniorAchievement, Fairfax County Park Au-thority, Northern Virginia SeniorOlympics); Kristin Ramkey, FallsChurch, 261 hours (Volunteer Fairfax,PRS); Betty Gentile, Alexandria, 256hours (Volunteer Alexandria); GordonHay, Falls Church, 245 hours (CapitalCaring, Literacy Council of NorthernVirginia); Michael McCormick, Arling-ton, 231 hours (VITA program); Celia

Boertlein, Fairfax County, 229 hours(Huntley Meadows, New Hope Hous-ing); Janet Dwire, Fairfax County, 216hours (Fairfax County Park Authority);Rose Haldeman, Fairfax County, 200hours (INOVA volunteer); Louise Will-iams, Fairfax County, 197 hours(Volunteer Alexandria); MiguelinaLeon, Fairfax County, 186 hours (UnitedCommunity Ministries); Jeanine Lauth,Fairfax County, 169 hours (VolunteerFairfax); Denise Mackie-Smith, Alexan-dria, 160 hours (New Hope Housing,Volunteer Fairfax); Carol Bracey,Fairfax, 158 hours (FACETS); DebbieWilliams, Fairfax County, 153 hours(Vinson Hall Treasure Shop); JohnReshore, Clifton, 132 hours (NorthernVirginia Family Services); Ellen Alvino,Fairfax, 124 hours (Fairfax County Of-fice for Women and Domestic andSexual Violence); Cynthia Cadden,Vienna, 119 hours (Capital Caring);Kenneth Mass, Falls Church, 107 hours(Computer Core) and Loren Brandman,Fairfax, 106 hours (Volunteer Solu-tions/Meals on Wheels)

RSVP Northern Virginia is a programof Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arling-ton and Volunteer Alexandria.

Easter Sunrise ServiceThe Rotary Club of MountVernon held its 37th EasterSunrise Service at HistoricMount Vernon on Sunday, April1. Ahnna Lise Stevens-Jennings,director of Youth Ministries atAldersgate United MethodistChurch, officiated.

Norman Weeks, a member of themusic team at Harvest AssemblyBaptist Church, provided music forthe service.

Evangelist Desire T. Christian,associate minister at HarvestAssembly Baptist Church, was thesong leader.

Laura Derby read the GospelReading of John 20:1-18.

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By Ken Moore

The “Sheriff ’s Office will nolonger hold inmates past theirrelease date unless an ICE ad-ministrative request to detain

the inmate is accompanied by a criminal de-tainer issued by a court,” according toFairfax County Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid.

Kincaid informed Immigration and Cus-toms Enforcement (ICE) in late January thatthe Sheriff’s Office will officially terminateits intergovernmental service agreement(IGSA) with ICE on May 23, 2018, follow-ing the required 120-days notice.

“We intend to comply with all federalobligations as they pertain to ICE. … Wefound it expedient to no longer have anagreement that required us to extend ourresources beyond these obligations,” ac-cording to Kincaid.

ADVOCATES EXPRESSED support forKincaid’s decision at the next available pub-lic comment period before the Board ofSupervisors on Feb. 20.

Elizabeth Benson, a member of Fairfax forAll Coalition, said: “The cancellation of theagreement was fought for over the courseof a year.”

“We appreciate the stance taken by thesheriff to cancel the IGSA and how this is avital step in Fairfax County towards protect-

ing our communities and recognizing thatwe are an integral part of this county,” saidMichelle Larue.

“I urge every member of the Board ofSupervisors to strongly and publicly supportSheriff Kincaid’s termination of FairfaxCounty’s IGSA agreement with ICE,” saidPenny Anderson. “She should be applaudednot vilified for doing so.”

BUT IMMIGRANTS WHO LIVE inFairfax County also live in constant fear oflaw enforcement and immigration agents,said Anderson.

They also fear becoming active membersin the political process, educational processand in the community, said Larue.

“If I stand idly by and watch or hear aboutfamilies being torn apart, people avoidingsending children to school, people afraid ofgetting health care they need, and the ex-amples are endless, then I am complicit inthis travesty,” said Anderson, a member ofACLU’s People Power.

Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe of Temple Rodef Sha-lom said: “Every faith tradition has its ownparticular ways of addressing the need to

be welcoming to those who come into thecommunity. In Judaism, we are commandedto welcome the stranger and treat him orher as our own,” he said.

He told his family’s history, relating thathis grandparents escaped Hitler and NaziGermany in 1938. They married two daysafter their arrival in America, with only fourpeople present at the wedding.

“They were able to build good lives forthemselves, not just because of their ownstrength, but because of the support of oth-ers in the community, people who didn’tknow them but wanted to help,” said Saxe.

“I wonder what would have happened tothem if they would have come into thiscountry today,” he said.

WORK NEEDS TO CONTINUE, the ad-vocates said, for the county to adopt poli-cies to “secure equal justice for all residentsof Fairfax County regardless of immigrationstatus,” said Benson. “Our coalition hasmade additional suggestions about how tocement these protections in policies.”

The political environment has changedwith the current administration, said Larue,

which has allowed ICE “expanded enforce-ment efforts which only serves to generatefear in our communities and actually un-dermines public safety in our county.”

“Now it’s time for the county to also takeconcrete steps in protecting our communityand not collaborating with ICE,” said Larue.

SEVEN SUPERVISORS raised their handswhen Benson asked if they supported thetermination agreement, with the exceptionof Braddock Supervisor John Cook andSpringfield Supervisor Pat Herrity. (Provi-dence Supervisor Linda Smyth was notpresent during the informal tally.)

“It was the sheriff’s decision not the Boardof Supervisors. I think she did the rightthing,” said Bulova. “Fairfax County is a verydiverse community and we value our im-migrant community in Fairfax County andwe also keep our community safe throughcommunity policing.”

According to Kincaid’s statement, theSheriff’s Office will continue to cooperatewith ICE, as it does with other local, stateand federal authorities.

Bulova said the sheriff’s action would notput the community at risk.

She also urged people to stay involved inreporting crimes and when they are victimsof crime.

“While I may disagree with you on yourfirst two points, I very emphatically agreewith you on the last one,” said Herrity, fol-lowing Bulova’s remarks. “Our police don’tdo immigration enforcement, they neverhave.”

His remark drew scoffs.“I would encourage you to change that

opinion,” Herrity said.

Sheriff will no longerhold detainees forextra time.

Advocates Praise Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract

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ElizabethBenson, Fairfaxfor All Coalition

Rabbi JeffreySaxe

Michelle Larue PennyAnderson, ACLU

Advocate Elizabeth Benson asked members of the Board of Supervisors to raise their hands if they supported Sheriff Stacey Kincaid’s termination ofan intergovernmental service agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Annual 5K Walk and Tribute to Crime Victims This SundayJoin the Fairfax County Police

Department’s Victim Services Sectionon Sunday, April 8, at the new PublicSafety Headquarters located at 12099Government Center Parkway, Fairfax,as they launch the 2018 NationalCrime Victims’ Rights Week, with the6th Annual 5K Walk and Crime Vic-

tim Tribute.For this free event, crime victims, survi-

vors, family members, friends, and the com-munity are invited to come out to raiseawareness for victims’ rights in NorthernVirginia and show their support for all vic-tims of crime.Participants are encouragedto arrive at 4:30 p.m. to check in. After

check in participants will have the oppor-tunity to listen to the music of the Ohio-bred blues band, 41 North, while visitingthe vendor tables featuring local organiza-tions and service providers who work di-rectly with victims of crime in Northern Vir-ginia. Guest speakers this year include: JulieCarey, NBC4 News, as the Master of Cer-

emonies, Fairfax CountyCommonwealth’s Attorney Ray F.Morrogh, Fairfax County Police ChiefEdwin C. Roessler Jr., and CarmenLodato daughter of murder victim,Ruthanne Giammittorio Lodato.

Register at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018NCVWR.


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By Paul Krizek

State Delegate (D-44)

April 4 marks the 50th anniversary of Rev. MartinLuther King, Jr.’s assas-sination, to whom local

faith and nonprofit groups will paytribute to the slain civil rightsleader at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April7 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Iwill attend. It is important to recognize that50 years later our society still struggles withracial and economic injustice that Dr. King gavehis life to change.

This is an auspicious time to commemoratethis anniversary, as the loss of this great manto gun violence parallels the epidemic of gun

violence plaguing our com-munities today. His nine-year-old granddaughter,Yolanda Renee King, spoke

at the March for Our Lives event last week-end, which attracted over 800,000 people inD.C. and about 7 million people worldwide.Despite the incredible size of the event, I raninto many members of our community march-ing down Pennsylvania Avenue on that historicday, returning to Mount Vernon and Lee pas-sionately ignited by this experience, with therealization that inaction is no longer an op-tion if we want to do anything about thescourge of gun violence.

King recognized that while we can’t pass lawsthat will make people get along and accepteach other, we can and should pass laws toprotect people from the threat of violence, gun-related or otherwise. He said in a 1966 speechat Southern Methodist University that “It may

be true that morality can’t be leg-islated, but behavior can be regu-lated. It may be that the law can-not make a man love me, but it canrestrain him from lynching me.”

While many people know of Dr.King’s heroic efforts to promotecivil rights for black Americans,most people don’t realize that hewas a strong advocate for ourUnion brothers and sisters, Ameri-

can Indians and for all the poor and oppressed.Indeed, King was supporting striking sanita-tion workers in Memphis, Tenn. when he wasassassinated.

He also said in his 1961 address to the AFL-CIO, “The labor movement did not diminishthe strength of the nation but enlarged it byraising the living standards of millions, labormiraculously created a market for industry andlifted the whole nation to undreamed-of lev-els of production. Those who attack labor for-get these simple truths, but history remembersthem.”

It is important also to commend Dr. King forhis recognition of the tragic treatment of ourcontinent’s Indigenous people. In his 1963book, “Why We Can’t Wait,” King noted thatcolonial European’s slaughter of American In-dians began as soon as they reached theseshores.

“Our nation was born in genocide when itembraced the doctrine that the originalAmerican, the Indian, was an inferior race.Even before there were large numbers ofNegroes on our shores, the scar of racial ha-tred had already disfigured colonial society.Indeed, even today we have not permittedourselves to feel remorse for this shameful

episode. Our literature, our films, our drama,our folklore all exalt it.”

Please consider attending this tribute to the50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’sdeath on April 4, 1968, put on by Ventures inCommunity (VIC), a local coalition of faithcommunities and nonprofits, at 2 p.m. on Sat-urday, April 7, at Bethlehem Baptist Church,7836 Fordson Road, Alexandria.

The event features essays by high school stu-dents answering the question, “How to EndRacism in America: What Would Dr. King Do?”Three local church choirs will perform, and allin attendance will be asked to recommit toending racism. Finally an informal cookie-and-punch reception will follow. The event is freeand open to all.

The commemoration is sponsored by Ven-tures in Community, a community group ofabout 60 faith communities, nonprofits, andcounty agencies in the south county areaformed 45 years ago to provide volunteer sup-port to the hypothermia shelter at Rising HopeMethodist Mission Church. It holds monthlymeetings, which I attend, and sponsors otherevents, including this choir concert to celebratethe life of Dr. King. See VIC on Facebook andfollow me on Facebook at Paul Krizek for Vir-ginia for more information.

Marking 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s DeathDay of Remembrance

Commemorating 50 years since the assassinationof Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ventures inCommunity presents a Day of Remembrance,Saturday, April 7, 2 p.m. at Bethlehem BaptistChurch, 7836 Fordson Road, Alexandria.

All donations will benefit First AME Church andBethlehem Baptist Church.

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Commentary

See Local Action, Page 8

By Scott Surovell

State Senator (D-36)

The March for Life put aspotlight on the country’sand Virginia’s permissive

firearms regulation culture. Theyoung people’s outburst of civicactivism and the new efforts of oth-ers who have not been very politi-cally active is inspiring.

Historically, I have proudly supported rea-sonable, bipartisan measures to allow Sundayhunting, reduce fees and cut paperwork for

concealed carry gun hold-ers. Unfortunately, sensiblemeasures to prevent fire-arm violence have been at

a stalemate in Virginia. Until there is broaderpolitical change in Virginia, we must take somesteps at the local level.

Currently, Virginia law allows local govern-ments to ban loaded shotguns and rifles, in-cluding semi-automatic rifles like AR-15’s, onpublic highways. Nineteen localities, includ-ing Alexandria and Loudoun and Fauquiercounties, have adopted this approach. I canthink of no reason anyone needs to carry aloaded AR-15 or a shotgun on a Northern Vir-

ginia highway.Although, I raised this issue with

the Fairfax County Board of Super-visors in 2015, they chose not toact. I have asked them to revisitthis again. In Prince WilliamCounty, Woodbridge SupervisorFrank Principi has agreed to pro-pose an ordinance.

Since 2009, I have also advo-cated other measured approaches

to reduce firearm violence: In 2012, I cospon-sored legislation to limit ammunition maga-zines to 20 rounds after Jared Loughner shotArizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Acommittee killed the bill on a 5-0 bipartisanvote.

Current Virginia law prohibits people whohave been adjudicated mentally ill and invol-untarily committed or ordered into outpatientmental health treatment by a court from own-ing a firearm. In 2014, I introduced legislationto add ammunition to that prohibition. A com-mittee killed that bill.

Since 2014, I have repeatedly introducedlegislation requiring universal backgroundchecks, including The Coalition to Stop GunViolence’s signature universal backgroundcheck bill. It contains numerous fair exceptions

but died every session, often on a bipartisanvote.

In the 2015 Session, I fought measures togrant universal reciprocity for out-of-state con-cealed weapon permits by adding requirementsthat reciprocal states have restrictions paral-leling Virginia’s prohibitions for the mentallyill, drug addicts and dealers, domestic assaultconvicts, violent criminals, sexual batterers,drunk drivers, those illegally present in theUnited States, people dishonorably dischargedfrom the military, individuals with pendingfelonies and fugitives. The House of Delegateskilled every one of my attempts on a mostlyparty-line vote. Unfortunately, former Gover-nor Terry McAuliffe signed a universal reciproc-ity bill into law after Attorney General MarkHerring invalidated existing reciprocity agree-ments with over a dozen states and forced acompromise.

In 2016, I introduced legislation prohibitinganyone on the Terrorist Watch List from pur-chasing a firearm. It died in committee.

This session, I also supported Sen. AdamEbbin’s effort session to ban bump stocks. TheSenate Courts Committee passed the bill, butthe Senate Finance Committee killed it. The

State Legislature Fails, Time for Local Action

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Alex/Mt. Vernon Forest $614,9009123 Cherrytree Drive

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Alex/Vernon on Potomac $595,9008534 Riverside Road

Lovely 4BR, 3BA Split w/DBL carport in Stratford Landing Elementary District. Numerous updates including Kitch-en, Baths, tankless HWH, DBL Pane windows, exterior siding, beautiful hdwd floors on main level and lovely laminate (like hard wood) floors throughout lower level. Fenced back yard w/a wood deck and brick patio- Short walk to Stratford elementary. This is a keeper!!

Alex/Riverside Estates $429,9008312 Orange Court

This is an excellent opportunity for an investor to come in, purchase, ren-ovate, and flip. Also, a great oppor-tunity for a young family to come in and fix up for themselves. Wonderful bones and yard on this 5BR, 3BA split w/a 2 car garage and fenced back yard. Won’t be able to find a better price in Riverside Estates. Call Rex, his staff is ready to help you.

Alex/Waynewood $724,9001120 Waynewood Blvd.

Waynewood’s popular Mayfield model w/ 4 finished levels & a spacious 5th level w/good ceiling height waiting to be finished. Steps to Waynewood Elemen-tary. This lovely light-filled home has 4BRs, w/2.5 BAs, a 3 season porch, & a lovely fenced bkyd w/a brick patio &

an attractive shed. Quality replacement windows, 6 panel doors. Beautiful newly re-finished hdwd floors. FPL in Living rm, eat-in kitchen w/gas cooktop & double oven. Separate Dining rm w/French doors to porch. Family rm on lower level w/half bath.

Alex/Riverside Estates $589,9008543 Mt Vernon Highway

Newly remodeled 3 lvl colonial w/4 BRs, 2.5BAs, huge oversized garage, all on a lovely .41 acre lot. New baths & stunning new open kitchen w/white cabinetry, granite counters, SS appliances, recessed lighting & an island w/breakfast bar. Large, bright Living rm w/fpl, separate Dining rm w/slid-

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Alex/Potomac Valley $562,0008807 Vernon View Drive

Lovely 4BR, 2BA, 4 lvl, Split on a lg, beautiful .3 acre lot w/a fenced bkyd. Freshly painted interior & beautiful refinished hdwds. Main lvl has a spa-cious & cozy Family rm w/gas FPL, 4th BR, & 2nd full bath. Upper level #1 offers an open kitchen plus Living

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Mt. Vernon Grove $562,0009336 Heather Glen Drive

Beautiful 4BR, 2.5BA colonial w/2 car garage on the Potomac River side of Mount Vernon. .34 Acre. Li-brary on main level. Family rm w/fireplace off the kitchen w/French doors to bkyd. Dressing room & walk-in closet adjoin the spacious Master suite. Separate Dining &

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Detectives are asking for thepublic’s help to find missing16-year-old Angelica Floresfrom the Alexandria area of

Fairfax County. The police have been ac-tively investigating since first receiving themissing persons report on Feb. 17. She waslast seen in the City of Fairfax. Informa-tion developed recently leads police to be-lieve Flores may be in danger. She isknown to be affiliated with gang members and asso-ciates.

Flores is 4 feet 11 inches tall, about 110 pounds,with brown eyes and black hair, possibly dyed red.

Anyone who has seen Flores, or has anyinformation about her whereabouts, isasked to please call Detective Craddockat 703-223-4046. Tips can also be sub-mitted anonymously through Crime Solv-ers by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or calling1-866-411-TIPS. They can also be sentin via text by texting “TIP187” plus themessage to CRIMES (274637). Text

STOP to 274637 to cancel, or HELP to 274637 forhelp.. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash re-wards of $100 to $1000 if their information leadsto an arrest.

APRIL 2LARCENIES3500 block of Robert E. Lee

Place, license plate from vehicle

MARCH 30LARCENIES8200 block of Martha Street,

property from vehicle

2900 block of Arlington Drive,property from business

MARCH 29LARCENIES8400 block of Masters Court,

property from vehicle1700 block of Hackamore Lane,

property from vehicle1200 block of Olde Towne Road,

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MARCH 28LARCENIES6700 block of Tower Drive,

jacket from business

MARCH 27LARCENIES2300 block of Huntington Av-

enue, liquor from business2600 block of Huntington Av-

enue, license plate from vehicle8700 block of Richmond High-

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Crime Report

The following incidents were reportedby the Mount Vernon District PoliceStation.

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House of Delegates killed an identical bill.I fought the repeal of Virginia’s “One Gun

a Month” law enacted in 2012. I have alsofought bills to allow guns in churches, re-strict employers’ ability to limit concealedfirearms on their property, streamline thesale of machine guns and flamethrowers,allow “constitutional carry” (concealedcarry without a permit), allow firearms inairports, give fired prosecutors concealedweapon privileges without permits, makeconcealed carry permit information secret

and to make Virginia a “Stand Your Ground”state.

My efforts are examples of reasonablesteps we can take to prevent future, sense-less gun violence. Gun violence must stop,as those who marched a few weeks agoacross the country so eloquently expressed,especially those impressive teenagers whostepped forward and pointed a finger at theelected officials who dodge and dawdle.

Please contact me [email protected] if you have anyfeedback. It is an honor to serve as yourstate senator.

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Student Artist AwardedAlex Stewart, 8th grader at Walt Whitman Middle School, has beenawarded both the Chief Academic Officer’s Award and Superintendent’sAward for his art work. Pictured with him from left are Assistant Princi-pal Matthew Johnson, teacher Joanne Mayerswalker, Principal CraigHerring, teacher Shunnie Chough, student Alex Stewart, Lead CounselorColleen Hooper, and in front, teacher Carol Burroughs.

By Mark Viani

President, Southeast Fairfax

County Development

Corporation

Great news for Rich-mond Highway!After years of plan-ning and commu-

nity meetings, the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisorsgave its approval on Tuesday,March 20 of the most substantial overhaulof transportation and land use planningalong Richmond Highway since its construc-tion.

Known as “Embark Richmond Highway,”(the “Embark Plan”) this new plan recom-mends widening Richmond Highway to aconsistent six lanes, including bicycle andpedestrian facilities and a dedicated transitspine for bus rapid transit (BRT) from Hun-tington Metro Station to Fort Belvoir, andthe eventual extension of Metrorail’s Yel-low Line.

Central to the Embark Plan is the rein-vention of four community business centers(CBCs) at Penn Daw, Beacon Hill/Groveton,Hybla Valley/Gum Springs, and Woodlawn.Each CBC is planned with a walkable pe-destrian-friendly grid of streets and higherdensity development, and in a manner that

highlights, respects and buildsupon its character.

Over the course of two and ahalf years, 24 Advisory Groupmeetings and six communityopen houses, SFDC served asbridge between the communi-ties along Richmond Highwayand the Fairfax County Govern-ment staff, whose tremendousefforts cannot be understated.Additionally, as a non-profit,

we served as the critical partner for thecounty’s application and subsequent awardof a $400,000 grant from the Federal Tran-sit Administration.

The Embark Plan evolved from the “Route1 Multimodal Alternatives Analysis” led bythe Virginia Department of Rail and PublicTransportation (DRPT). That analysis, thefunding of which was secured by SenatorsToddy Puller and Scott Surovell (then adelegate), recommended a “Bus Rapid Tran-sit (BRT) system to be constructed in threephases in the short term and a three-mileextension of the Metrorail Yellow Line toHybla Valley in the long term.” You can readthat study at www.drpt.virginia.gov/tran-sit/planning/route-1-mutlimodal-alterna-tives-analysis/.

Upon completion of the DRPT analysis,the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

authorized the Embark study on May 12,2015. Shortly thereafter, the 13 memberEmbark Richmond Highway AdvisoryGroup was formed, comprised of represen-tatives from Mount Vernon and Lee Magis-terial Districts.

Six of the 13 advisory group memberswere also members of SFDC’s board, includ-ing the co-chairs, Walter Clarke and DickKnapp. The advisory group worked with thecounty staff community advocates, rangingfrom environmental organizations to his-torical preservationists, to refine and tailorEmbark Richmond Highway.

As the economic development organiza-tion for the Richmond Highway Corridor,SFDC is uniquely positioned to assist withEmbark’s planning and implementation.Our staff and board members (designers,urban planners, engineers, developers,

bankers, small business representatives andrepresentatives of Mount Vernon and Leecivic groups) are dedicated to marketingRichmond Highway as a place to bring yourbusiness. Additionally, our professional ex-pertise and local roots ensure that develop-ment projects contribute to the revitaliza-tion of the corridor.

Although many issues remain, particu-larly related to funding and housingaffordability, I could not be more proud ofour work. Many thanks to Lee District Su-pervisor Jeff McKay, Mount Vernon DistrictSupervisor Dan Storck, and former MountVernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland for theirefforts in shepherding the Embark Plan. Iam looking forward to continuing our part-nership with Fairfax County and workingto attract development and business to Rich-mond Highway. The future is bright.

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By Shirley Ruhe

The Gazette

It may seem like a long timeuntil September when the36th year of the NorthernVirginia Senior Olympics

(NVSO) kicks off.But not for 83-year-old Chuck

Toftoy from Arlington, who oftenenters 20 events, and says he prac-tices all year long.

Opening ceremonies for thisyear’s events are scheduled forSept. 15 at 9 a.m. at ThomasJefferson Community Center in Ar-lington, and the competition isscheduled to end on Sept. 26.

The NVSO began in 1982 withabout 80 people competing; lastyear there were 752 competitorssigned up for one or more of the70 events offered. The eventsranged from tennis, baseballthrow, bocce, orienteering, swim-ming and diving, golf, corn holetoss, volleyball, and pickleball.

Three new sports have been

added to the competition this yearincluding canasta, croquet andbeach ball wallyball. Herb Levitan,a member of the NVSO Board, ex-plains beach ball wallyball is likevolleyball but played on a racquet-ball court with a beachball whichis bigger and softer than a volley-ball. Levitan is currently prepar-ing for the Virginia senior gamescoming up soon where he swimsfour freestyle events.

Alease Brooks, 85, has beencompeting for 14 years and par-ticipated in 13 different sports in2017. But her favorite is pickleball.Her children have bought her T-shirts in different colors for hergames and often come to watchher and cheer her on.

Toftoy says this year he plans toreduce the number of sports heenters so that he can concentrateon pickleball since he plans to en-ter singles, doubles and mixed

New this year: canasta, croquet andbeach ball wallyball.

Never Too Early to Prepare for Senior Olympics

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics includes bocce competition.


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competition this year.Last year, 93-year old Henry

Colette from Oakton was one of19 bocce competitors. But for thelast several years he has been guar-anteed a win because there wasno one else in his age group com-peting.

Last year’s oldest competitorwas 101 years old with her sportof choice was duplicate bridge.

Seniors participate for many rea-sons — some because they like tostay busy and fit, others becausethey are returning to a high school

or college sport, some becausethey like the community of friendsthey see every year and othersbecause they still “like to dreambig.”

This year’s games are expectedto be held in 29 venues includingcommunity centers, parks, highschools and other locations acrossNorthern Virginia. Registration forthis year’s NVSO will open June1. This year NVSO is hoping tobring back the 5k run and lookingfor an event director for that event.Those interested in volunteeringcan call 703-403-5360.

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Submit civic/community announce-ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at leasttwo weeks before event.

FRIDAY/APRIL 6Coffee Social at Tallwood. at 10

a.m. at Tallwood Campus, 4210Roberts Road, Fairfax. Welcome newmembers, make new friends andkick-off spring term in Fairfax withcoffee, refreshments and friendlyconversation. The event will includea quick presentation. For moreinformation or to register, visit bit.ly/2H8AZy1 (Special Event 1304).

SATURDAY/APRIL 7Caregiver Bootcamp. 8:30 a.m.-3

p.m. at Insight Memory Care Center,3953 Pender Drive, Suite 100,Fairfax. Join IMCC for a special day-long training event covering essentialcaregiving topics. Contact LindseyVajpeyi,[email protected], 703-204-4664 or visit InsightMCC.org.

Living with Alzheimer’s: ForMiddle-Stage Caregivers. 10a.m.-noon at Ravensworth BaptistChurch, 5100 Ravensworth Road,Annandale. Part one of three-partseries. Join the Alzheimer’sAssociation for this free three-partseries and hear caregivers andprofessionals discuss helpfulstrategies to provide safe, effectiveand comfortable care in the middlestage of Alzheimer’s. For moreinformation and to register, call 800-272-3900.

MONDAYS/APRIL 9-MAY 14Adventures ‘N Learning. 9:30 a.m.-

2:45 p.m. at Lord of Life LutheranChurch, 5114 Twinbrook Road,Fairfax. Join the Shepherd’s Center ofFairfax every Monday for 6 weeks.Start with gentle exercise, followedby speakers on topics such as health,history, community, personaldevelopment, finance, and more.Afternoon breakouts are book club,bridge or canasta. Bring a brown baglunch. $30. Register at 703-426-2824, or visit www.scfbva.org.

TUESDAY/APRIL 10Dementia Caregiver Support

Groups. Noon-1:30 p.m. Shepherd’sCenter of Fairfax-Burke sponsors amonthly meeting on the 2nd Tuesdayof each month for caregivers to learnand to share with others experiencingsimilar challenges. Before attending,contact the facilitator, EileenThompson at 703-451-8626 [email protected].

SATURDAY/APRIL 14Community Shredding Event. 8

a.m.-noon at I-95 Landfill, 9850Furnace Road, Lorton. Shred event isopen to Fairfax County residentsalong with residents of the Towns ofVienna, Herndon and Clifton and theCities of Fairfax and Falls Church.Documents from businesses will notbe accepted. All cars must be in lineby noon. Residents will be asked toremain in their vehicles. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/secure-document-shredding-event.

Living with Alzheimer’s: ForMiddle-Stage Caregivers. 10a.m.-noon at Ravensworth Baptist

Church, 5100 Ravensworth Road,Annandale. Part two of three-partseries. Join the Alzheimer’sAssociation for this free three-partseries and hear caregivers andprofessionals discuss helpfulstrategies to provide safe, effectiveand comfortable care in the middlestage of Alzheimer’s. For moreinformation and to register, call 800-272-3900.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 18Legal and Financial

Considerations for Dementia. 1-3 p.m. at Insight Memory CareCenter, 3953 Pender Drive, Suite100, Fairfax. Many people areunprepared to deal with the legaland financial consequences ofdementia. Learn about legaldocuments, resources to help coverfuture care costs, and where to turnfor assistance. Contact LindseyVajpeyi,[email protected], 703-204-4664 or visit InsightMCC.org.

SATURDAY/APRIL 28Scam Jam and Shred Event. 9 a.m.-

1 p.m. at Fairfax County GovernmentCenter, 12000 Government CenterParkway, Fairfax. Free fraud fightingevent. AARP Virginia and FairfaxCounty Government’s Silver Shieldtask force are bringing together topexperts and law enforcement officialsto present at a free informationalScam Jam. Shred truck will be on-sitefrom 8 a.m.-noon. Documents will beshredded on-site free of charge. Noquantity limit. No plastics orelectronics. Light refreshments andlunch will be served. Registration isrequired at aarp.cvent.com/OSSFairfax or call 1-877-926-8300.

Seniors CalendarSenior Centers offer prepared

lunches for participants andguests. Reservations must be madeat least one day in advance at thecenter where you want to beserved. The cost of lunch for allguests and for participants ages 50to 59 is $8.50 per meal. The sug-gested meal donation (between $2and $6) for participants ages 60and over is based on a sliding scaledepending on individual income

SENIOR CENTER LOCATIONSBailey’s Senior Center

Address: 5920 Summers Lane, FallsChurch, VA 22041Phone: 703-820-2131, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

Hollin Hall Senior CenterAddress: 1500 Shenandoah Road,Alexandria, VA 22308Phone: 703-765-4573, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday – Friday,9AM to 4 PM

James Lee Senior CenterAddress: 2855 Annandale Road, FallsChurch, VA 22041Phone: 703-534-3387, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

Kingstowne Center for Active AdultsAddress: 6488 Landsdowne Center,Alexandria, VA 22315Phone: 703-339-7676, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

Lewinsville Senior Center (temporarilyrelocated to Lewinsville RetirementResidences - see https://

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/lewinsville-senior-center for details Address:

1515 Great Falls Street, McLean, VA22101Phone: 703-442-9075, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

Lincolnia Senior CenterAddress: 4710 North ChamblissStreet, Alexandria, VA 22312Phone: 703-914-0330, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

Little River Glen Senior CenterAddress: 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax,VA 22032Phone: 703-503-8703, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

Lorton Senior CenterAddress: 7722 Gunston Plaza,Lorton, VA 22079Phone:703-550-7195, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

Pimmit Hills Senior CenterAddress: 7510 Lisle Avenue, FallsChurch, VA 22043Phone: 703-734-3338, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

Providence Senior CenterAddress: 3001 Vaden Drive, FairfaxVA 22031Phone: 703-865-0520, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

South County Senior CenterAddress: 8350 Richmond Highway,Suite 325, Alexandria, VA 22309Phone: 703-704-6216, TTY 711Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM to 4 PM

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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 laundry room in the base-ment. There was an open carport, but noextra storage space. The master bathroomwas just too narrow for a wheelchair — as-suming there was a way to mount the stairs.

Equally relevant, the home’s surroundinglandscaping was undeveloped, with a steephill in the backyard. There were places tosit, but no quiet places to stretch out andrelax.

Acting decisively, Saalfeld sought freshideas from local remodelers — eventuallydeciding on Michael Nash Kitchens andHomes who had previously remodeled hiskitchen.

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

Part of that responsiveness arose fromSonny Nazemian, Michael Nash’s founderand president, and a Universal Design Cer-tified Remodeler (UDCR), who commenceddrafting design ideas with the Saalfelds onthe first meeting.

x 42' footprint, Nazemian excavated downthree feet from the existing surface, re-moved six metric tons of earth and — toachieve the necessary compaction —planted a grove of Tock’s shrubbery.

To control water runoff, designers intro-duced a French drain and swell linked toan infiltration trench.

With the foundation issues resolved, at-tention turned to the new addition’s spaceplan and design. Exterior brick cladding wasmatched to the home’s original masonrycreating a seamless enlargement of the ex-isting house. Interior floors were, likewise,

Solution addresses long-term needs arising from spouse’s stroke.

One-Level Master Suite Enables Aging-in-Place

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.

Before remodeling, the home’s existing backyard ascended at a 20degree angle from the rear door. To install the concrete base needed forthe new addition, remodeling Michael Nash had to remove and re-compact approximately six tons of dirt.

The Saalfelds added a wheelchair friendly master suite to the four bed-room colonial they had occupied for over 50 years. The 1,200-square-foot addition extends from the old rear elevation into a formerly hillybackyard. The new addition includes a laundry, a spacious ADA (Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act) master suite with “his” and “her” wardrobeclosets. The French doors access a flagstone patio, and newly land-scaped grounds surrounded by a privacy fence. The addition also has adedicated HVAC system

“Aging-in-place (AIP) is becoming one ofthe high-demand remodeling services seg-ments,” Nazemian said. “But it’s a specialtyarea — and requires staying on top of ever-evolving ADA (American with DisabilitiesAct) regulations, and strict building codes.”

From the first, Nazemian pictured an ad-dition extending from the rear elevation.The Saalfeld would gain expanded sleep-ing quarters and each spouse would have

their own walk-in closet. A wheelchair-friendly bathroom replete with in-showerbench, grab bars and hand-held body spraynozzles would be specially designed. Thelaundry room would be moved to the firstfloor

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. To create the needed 28'

The shower is equipped withgrab bars, a bench and hand-held nozzles — all of whichFred Saalfeld uses in his dailybathing routine.

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Remodeling for Aging-in-Placemilled and finished to blend with the hardwood

floors in the existing structure.“The interior style is very consistent throughout,”

Saalfeld saiud. “It’s very much one house.”To ensure natural light and comfort, Nazemian

specified low-E, double Argon-filled glass for all win-dows including a pair of double French doors thatlead to the patio. A smaller louvered door was cre-ated for the family’s Irish setter who exercises in aside yard.

A new split-system HVAC unit was installed to pro-vide the new addition with dedicated heat and aircontrol. The solution proved to be a money-saver,since it concentrates temperature requirements inrooms where the couple spend most of their time.

The master bathroom (at 200 square feet) is amasterpiece of efficiency and warmth. The door fromthe bedroom is 32” wide with the 90 degree swingradius required by the ADA-regulations — yet theinterior design is soft and earthy, porcelain tiling off-set by walnut cabinet facings and a granite-toppedvanity.

Best yet, a series of well-defined walkways linkgarden focal points with a mid-yard gazebo. Sur-rounded by a privacy fence, the grounds are a nicelyprotected Eden, perfect for quiet enjoyment.

For more information, call 703-641-9800 or visitMichaelNashKitchens.com

John Byrd has been writing about home improvement for30 years. He can be reached at 703-715-8006,www.HomeFrontsNews.com or [email protected]. Sendphotos of interesting remodeling projects to:[email protected].

The louvered door on the right is for the family’s Irish setter, who exercises in the sideyard. All doors are at least 32 inches wide and have a 90 degree clearing width.

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.


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By Hope Nelson

The weather is slowly warming up inAlexandria, day by day, and with thatcomes more activity — cherry blos-soms in bloom, sports teams gearing

up for spring and a heavy docket of food-and-drinkevents to carry hungry diners through it all. Hereare some of the month’s top picks around town.

Vola’s Oysterfest, April 7Start spring off with a passel of oysters down

on the water at Vola’s Dockside Grill. Go raw withsome fresh-shucked oysters or tastethe fried and broiled varieties, plusoyster stew and some wine or beerto wash it all down. 101 N. Union

St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets $84.24.

Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day, April 10Free ice cream? What’s not to love? Celebrate

the beloved Vermont-based creamery’s anniversarywith a free handout of their mainstay product.And come prepared to make some tough decisions:Despite the celebration’s name, visitors can choosea cone or a cup … and name their favorite flavor.But bring some patience: The lines are often outthe door. 103 S. Union St. Noon-8 p.m.

Cocktails and Correspondence at TheHour, April 11

April is National Letter Writing Month, and sta-tionery shop Penny Post has teamed up with cock-tail-party purveyor The Hour to spark some cre-ativity and reconnect loved ones via the writtenword. In support of the national #Write_On cam-paign, Penny Post is asking would-be writers tocommit to posting 30 letters in 30 days. Learnsome new cocktail recipes and put pen to paperwhile you’re at it. 1015 King St. 6:30-8:30 p.m.$20.

Chocolate Through Time at Lee-FendallHouse, April 14

Learn about chocolate’s sweet (and sometimes

unsavory) past with food historian Joyce Whiteat one of Alexandria’s historic homes. From theindustrialization of the chocolate market to thesweet treat’s cultural significance throughout time,the cocoa-based confection has a lengthybackstory. Stick around to taste some chocolate-based recipes. 614 Oronoco St. 2-4 p.m. Tickets$15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Carpenter’s Cook-Off, April 22Carpenter’s Shelter takes over The Birchmere

for a good – and filling – cause. Take part in theshelter’s largest fundraiser of the year and diveheadfirst into delicacies from more than 20 arearestaurants. Taste special dishes from the likes ofStomping Ground, Hard Times, Dishes of Indiaand Sugar Shack – among many more – and helpthe shelter achieve its financial goals in the pro-cess. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Noon-3 p.m. Tick-ets $100 for VIP, $50 for adults, $20 for kids 12and under.

Murder Mystery Dinner at the CarlyleClub, April 22

Join the Carlyle Club for a night of murder andmayhem – and dinner – at their “A Murderous Mat-rimony” evening. Put on by the Michael MurderMystery Players, the 90-minute show features thenuptials of Marsha and Billy Bob, complete withplenty of dysfunction. 2050 Ballenger Ave. 6 p.m.Tickets $25.

Schlafly Beer Dinner at StompingGround, April 24

The Southern outpost in the heart of Del Ray ispairing some good Midwestern beer with fivecourses of down-home cooking and invites you tobe a part of it. Schlafly’s founding brewer, StephenHale, will be in attendance to guide diners throughthe evening’s pairings. 2309 Mount Vernon Ave.7-10 p.m. Tickets $65.

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Hope Nelson owns and operates the Kitchen Recessionistablog, located at www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Email her anytime at [email protected].

Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.Photos/artwork encouraged.

ONGOING“Parallel Lives.” Various times,

through April 15, at the Athenaeum,201 Prince St. In Parallel Livestranscultural humanity is on display.Curated by Brigitte Reyes, five artists(Antonius Bui, Amy Chan, NekishaDurrett, Muriel Hasbun, and JeffHuntington) bridging diversecultures and aesthetic traditionsembrace and explore their place inthe world. visit www.nvfaa.org orcall 703-548-0035.

Art Exhibit: Renewal. Through April15, gallery hours at Potomac FiberArts Gallery, Torpedo Factory ArtCenter, Studio 29, 105 North UnionSt. Gallery artists producing themedwork may draw on any aspect of“renewal” for inspiration. This showwill highlight the work of galleryartists Debra Lee, Cheryl Roesel, andJulia Stephens. visitwww.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com orcall 703-548-0935.

Art Exhibit: Beasts BeyondBoundaries. Through April 29,daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursdays until9 p.m. at Scope Gallery, 105 NorthUnion St., ground floor Studio 19 of

the Torpedo Factory Art Center. KilnClub artists highlight “Beasts BeyondBoundaries: Cultural Creature-centricConnections,” corralling critters ongallery shelves. Call 703-548-6288 orvisit www.scopegallery.org.

Art Exhibit A Study of Manhattan.Through May 6, gallery hours at theArt League Gallery, 105 North UnionSt., Studio 21, in the TorpedoFactory. Paintings by Robert Gilbert:A Study of Manhattan: Power,Dominance, and Excitement.Opening Reception takes placeThursday, April 12, 6:30-8 p.m. Visitwww.theartleague.org or call 703-683-1780.

Art Exhibit: 2018 EmergingArtists. Through May 20, daily 10a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday until 9 p.m. atTarget Gallery at the TorpedoFactory, 105 North Union St., Studio2. Target Gallery, the contemporaryexhibition space of the TorpedoFactory Art Center, introduces a newannual exhibition series featuring thework of emerging artists of the D.C.,Maryland, and Virginia region. Thisinaugural year’s exhibition featuresthe work of Katie Barrie, RonaldJackson, Hollis McCracken, and HollyTrout. Visit torpedofactory.org/partners/target-gallery.

Pick-Up Hockey. Ongoing,Wednesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mount Vernon Ice Skating,

2017 Belle View Blvd. Play hockeywith other hockey buffs, hitting slapshots and learning puck handlingskills that the pros use. Players musthave full equipment. 16 and older.visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/mtvernon/ or call 703-768-3224.

THURSDAY/APRIL 5Local Author Thursday. 5-7 p.m. at

The Old Town Shop, 105 SouthUnion St. Book signing by CraigRoach, “Simply Electrifying: TheTechnology that Transformed theWorld, from Benjamin Franklin toElon Musk.” Light refreshments. Call703-684-4682 or visitwww.TheOldTownShop.com.

Author Talk with Ann Bausum. 7p.m. at the Nannie J. Lee Center,1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria. Free.The author of Sergeant Stubby willread from her books as part of AllAlexandria Reads, facilitated by theAlexandria Library. Call 703-746-5405.

Ain’t Nobody More Surprised. 7p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 PrinceSt., Alexandria. By Spoken WordArtist 13 of Nazareth. In the form of

storytelling, poetry, and verse,spoken word artist 13 of Nazarethshares observations and experiencesgathered along the road of a life.Free. Call 703-548-0035 or visit thewebsite at www.nvfaa.org.

FRIDAY/APRIL 6Fools’ Day Merriment. 6-8:30 p.m.

at Durant Arts Center, 1605 CameronSt., Alexandria. Wear crazy hats andclothes to celebrate April Fools’ Day.The Alexandria Singers will be onhand to teach juggling. The MobileArt Lab will be on hand to leadinteractive art activities. $9 perperson. Children must beaccompanied by one adult. Topurchase tickets, visit tiny.cc/yhysry.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 6-15Architecture at its Best: An Exhibit

of Projects by Local Architects.At the Torpedo Factory Art Center,105 North Union St. Visit theTorpedo Factory to view an exhibit ofwinning projects from AIA NorthernVirginia’s Design Awards Program, ondisplay in the ground floor lobby.

This event, co-hosted by the TorpedoFactory, is offered in celebration ofAIA Northern Virginia ArchitectureWeek. Admission to both the TorpedoFactory and the exhibit are free andopen to the public. Visit aianova.org/architectureweek.php.

APRIL 6-29Art Exhibit: A Touch of Magic.

Gallery hours at Del Ray ArtisansGallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. DelRay Artisans “A Touch of Magic”exhibit is inspired by the subtle,simple, complex, or bold magic thatcreates life’s special moments,fulfilled dreams, rare experiences,and fosters the recognition of beauty.Opening Reception is Friday, April 6,7-9 p.m. Visitwww.DelRayArtisans.org.

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,

“A Touch of Magic” by Veronica Barker-Barzel.

A Touch of MagicDel Ray Artisans “A Touch of Magic” exhibit is inspired by the subtle, simple,

complex, or bold magic that creates life’s special moments, fulfilled dreams, rareexperiences, and fosters the recognition of beauty. The art will be on display fromApril 6-29, gallery hours at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave.Opening Reception is Friday, April 6, 7-9 p.m. Visit www.DelRayArtisans.org.

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Huntley Meadows Park, Lake AccotinkPark, Lake Fairfax Park,RiverbendPark, Scott’s Run Nature Preserve,and Sully Historic Site. More than750 volunteers will join the FairfaxCounty Park Authority and TheNature Conservancy for annual“spring cleaning” efforts to kickoffEarth Month. The volunteers willremove trash and debris, while alsoassisting scientists andconservationists by recording dataabout what they remove. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/.

Garden Gate Plant Shop Reopens.9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Green SpringGardens, 4603 Green Spring Road,Alexandria. You will find shrubs,native plants, wildflowers,ornamental grasses and unusualperennials and annuals. All proceedsfrom the shop benefit the gardens atGreen Spring. Friends of GreenSpring (FROGS) receive a 10 percentdiscount. Call 703-642-5173 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring/shops.

Playwriting for Young AudiencesWorkshop. 9 a.m.-noon at NationalArt Education Association, 901 PrinceSt., Alexandria. Guest playwrightMartha King DeSilva will discusswriting and developing new plays foryounger audiences. Registration fee:$45; early bird fee $35 (before March30). [email protected] forregistration information.

The “Grandest Congress” – TheFrench and Indian War inAlexandria. 12-4 p.m. at CarlyleHouse Historic Park, 121 N. FairfaxSt., Alexandria. Free. Visitors to theCarlyle House will experience Maj.Gen. Edward Braddock’s visit thereand the French and Indian Warfirsthand through costumedinterpreters. Visit

www.novaparks.com or call 703-549-2997.

Horse and Carriage Re-Enactment.Noon at George Washington’s MountVernon Estate. Horse and CarriageRe-enactment with Col. Washingtonand his bride. Experience thereenactment of Colonel and MarthaWashington’s 1759 arrival to theestate in a horse-drawn carriage.Included in admission. Visitwww.mountvernon.org/arrival.

50-Year Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr. 2 p.m. atBethlehem Baptist Church, 7836Fordson Road. To remember the 50thanniversary of Dr. Martin LutherKing’s death on April 4, 1968, a localcoalition of faith communities andnonprofits, Ventures in Community(VIC), will sponsor a tribute to him.An informal cookie-and-punchreception will follow. The event isfree and open to all. Visitwww.bethlehemofalexandria.org.

Country-Western Dance Lessons.

6-7 p.m. at Lincolnia Senior Center,4710 North Chambliss St.,Alexandria. Open dancing 7-9:30p.m. with a DJ who provides music.Admission for NVCWDA members$10; non-members $12; childrenunder 18 accompanied by a payingadult $5. Smoke-free, alcohol-free.BYO refreshments. Visitwww.nvcwda.org.

Alexandria Symphony. 8 p.m. atSchlesinger Concert Hall and ArtsCenter, 4915 E. Campus Drive,

Alexandria. Nicholas Hersh’s programfocuses on contrasting styles,featuring Johannes Brahms’Symphony No. 2 in D Major, C.P.E.Bach’s Symphony in E-Flat Major andAstor Piazzolla’s Tangazo: Variationson Buenos Aires. Tickets are $20-$80/adults. visit www.alexsym.org orcall 703-548-0885.

SUNDAY/APRIL 8Bagels and Bach Concert. 11 a.m.-1

p.m. at Durant Arts Center, 1605Cameron St., Alexandria. Enjoyclassical music, learn how toappreciate classical music, and betreated to a light brunch. FeaturesLow Brass Orchestral Highlights(featuring excerpts from works byWagner, Mozart, Schumann, Mahler,Berlioz, Hindemith and more.).Featured musicians will be: TylerCastrucci and Stephen Omelsky,tenor trombone; and Adam Stokes,bass trombone. Tickets are $9 perperson; children under 5 are free.Reserve tickets at tiny.cc/yhysry orvisit www.alexandriava.gov/Arts.

Alexandria Symphony. 3 p.m. atGeorge Washington MasonicMemorial, 101 Callahan Drive,Alexandria. Nicholas Hersh’s programfocuses on contrasting styles,featuring Johannes Brahms’Symphony No. 2 in D Major, C.P.E.Bach’s Symphony in E-Flat Major andAstor Piazzolla’s Tangazo: Variationson Buenos Aires. Tickets are $20-$80/adults. visit www.alexsym.org orcall 703-548-0885.

Walking Tour of Historic OldTown Alexandria. 1-3 p.m. Led bymembers of AIA’s Historic ResourcesCommittee, the tour covers thehistory of Alexandria as reflectedthrough its architecture and urban

Alexandria Symphony OrchestraGuest Conductor Nicholas Hersh’s program focuses on contrasting styles, featuring Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in

D Major, C.P.E. Bach’s Symphony in E-Flat Major and Astor Piazzolla’s Tangazo: Variations on Buenos Aires. Saturday, April7, 8 p.m. at Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E. Campus Drive; Sunday, April 8, 3 p.m. at George WashingtonMasonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. Tickets are $20-$80. Visit www.alexsym.org or call 703-548-0885.

Nicholas HershThe Alexandria Symphony Orchestra at the Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.


PUBLIC NOTICEPlease be advised that a brief fireworks display

will take place as part of a private event at GeorgeWashington’s Mount Vernon on the following date:

Sunday, April 8, 2018between 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. (5 minutes).

The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association thanks you for yourtolerance and apologizes for any disruption. To receive Mount

Vernon fireworks notifications via e-mail, write to:[email protected].

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design, highlighting examples fromGeorgian to Art Deco. This event isoffered in celebration of VirginiaArchitecture Week. $10 per person.Tour is open to the public, but spaceis limited and advance reservationsare required. Visit aianova.org/architectureweek.php.

WIA Lecture Series: Architecture,Design and Cultural Space.6:30-8:30 p.m. at the TorpedoFactory, 105 North Union St. Co-hosted by the Torpedo Factory andoffered as part of VirginiaArchitecture Week and the 2018Women in Architecture LectureSeries. Three panelists, RonitEisenbach, Philippa Hughes andKhara James, will share theirexperiences with the design ofvarious cultural spaces. Informationabout the panelists is available here.Reception at 6:30, followed by thepanel at 7:30. $12 AIA members,Torpedo Factory members, tenantartists and Factory Society members;$10 students; $20 non-members.Visit aianova.org/architectureweek.php.

MONDAY/APRIL 9On the Boards – Cleveland Park

Library. 6:30-8 p.m. at VirginiaTech’s Washington-AlexandriaArchitecture Center, 1001 Prince St.This event is offered in celebration ofVirginia Architecture Week. Students,architects and the public are invitedto join staff from Perkins Eastman asthey discuss their design for the newCleveland Park Library inWashington, D.C. Free. Noregistration needed. Reception tofollow presentation. Visitaianova.org/architectureweek.php.

Ballroom Dance Classes. 7 p.m. atThe Athenaeum, 201 Prince St.,Alexandria. Led by Gary Stephans,ballroom dance instructor. Learn theFox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Swing, Salsa,Merengue, Rumba, Cha-Cha andSamba. No partner needed. Cost is$30/person; $55/couple. [email protected] or 703-505-5998.

MONDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 9-15Architecture Week Book Displays.

Displays of architecture-themedbooks for all ages will be featured atparticipating area public libraries.Free and open to the public. Thisevent is offered as part of VirginiaArchitecture Week. Visit aianova.org/architectureweek.php.

TUESDAY/APRIL 10Living Legends Portraits

Reception. 5-6:30 p.m. at MarketSquare Lobby, Sisters Cities Room#1101, City Hall, 301 King St.,Alexandria. The room is located onthe first floor of City Hall by theCameron Street entrance. Prior toand following opening remarks byCity officials and board PresidentJennifer Ayers, a video compilationwill show the interviews with each ofthis year’s honored Legends.

Virtual Reality Demonstrations.6:30-8 p.m. at the Durant RecreationCenter, 1605 Cameron St. This eventis offered in celebration of VirginiaArchitecture Week. Join localarchitects for a night of virtual realitydemonstrations during ArchitectureWeek, featuring designwalkthroughs, historic virtual tours,360˚ Photography, and more.Organized by AIA Northern VirginiaYoung Architects Forum and the DCVirtual Reality Meetup, this event isoffered free of charge and is open tothe public. Visit aianova.org/architectureweek.php.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 11Architecture’s Relevance

Revolution. 7-8 p.m. at The Beatley

Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Incelebration of Virginia ArchitectureWeek, Carl Elefante, FAIA, 2018President of the American Institute ofArchitects, will speak aboutenvironment concerns and howarchitecture can make a difference. Areception will follow thepresentation. $10 (AIA NOVA 360Mentoring participants are free.)Reservations are requested; onsiteregistration available. Free parking.Visit aianova.org/architectureweek.php.

THURSDAY/APRIL 12Days of Remembrance. Noon at

Market Square, 301 King St.,Alexandria. Alexandria City Councilhosts the annual ceremony incommemoration of the national Daysof Remembrance, April 8-15. Thespeaker will be Irene Weiss, asurvivor of the Auschwitz-Birkenauconcentration camp. The event is freeand open to the public. In case ofinclement weather, the ceremony willbe held in the Vola Lawson Lobby onthe first floor of City Hall.

Kick Off Charity Dinner. 6 p.m. atMurphy’s Irish Pub of Alexandria,713 King St., Alexandria. For the OneStep at a Time 20M/20K/5K Run/Walk to raise money and awarenessfor veteran suicide and homelessness.The race on April 14 at 8 a.m. will beheld at Prince William Forest Park inDumfries. Register for the dinner at:www.classy.org/alexandria/events/murphys-alexandria-one-step-at-time-charity-dinner/e170153 Register forthe run at: www.classy.org/event/one-step-at-a-time/e162158

Opening Reception. 6:30-8 p.m. atthe Art League Gallery, 105 NorthUnion St., Studio 21, in the TorpedoFactory. Paintings by Robert Gilbert:A Study of Manhattan: Power,Dominance, and Excitement runsApril 4-May 6, 2018. Visitwww.theartleague.org or call 703-683-1780.

30 Years of Shaping the City. 6:30p.m. wine and cheese reception; 7p.m. program at The Athenaeum, 201Prince St., Alexandria. In 1984, TheWashington Post began publishing aweekly column called “Shaping theCity.” Written and illustrated byRoger K. Lewis, FAIA, the columnaddresses a broad range of topics andissues relevant to the builtenvironment, among themarchitecture, historic preservation,housing, smart growth, sustainability,transportation, and urbanism. RSVPat [email protected].

Earth Care Forum. 7-9 p.m. atFairlington Presbyterian Church,3846 King St., Alexandria. Learn howto better care for your property. Hearfrom Audubon at HomeAmbassadors, Earth Sangha, andlocal groups that have taken onprojects to compost and create

monarch way stations. Visitwww.fpcusa.org/welcome.

Center for Alexandria’s ChildrenGala. 7-10 p.m. at the new OldDominion Boat Club “ODBC”Clubhouse, 200 Strand St.,Alexandria. Cost is $175 each. Abenefit to raise funds for the City’sprimary resource for the prevention,investigation, and treatment of childabuse. Support critical programs thatbuild strong families and keepchildren safe. visit the website atwww.centerforalexandriaschildren.org.

Natural Discoveries: A FirsthandAccount of Citizen Science.7:30-9 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens,4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria.Talk by Jim Waggener, a naturalistwho organized the public campaignthat led to creation of Occoquan BayNational Wildlife Refuge. Visitvnps.org/potowmack/events.

APRIL 12-28“Outside the Lines.” Play

performances at 10, 10:30 and 11:30a.m. at The Lab at Convergence,1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria.Tickets are $9. The story is about twopen pals, Bud and Vi, who brighteneach other’s lives from afar. Bud livesin a straight-line world of tall, tallbuildings. Vi lives in a curvy-lineworld of rolly, rolly hills. Bud and Vihave never met, but they create aworld together by exchanginglines...through the mail. Purchasetickets at:www.artsonthehorizon.org/outside-the-lines.html.

FRIDAY/APRIL 13Cocktails by Candlelight. 6-9 p.m. at

George Mason’s Gunston Hall, 10709Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Sip onperiod cocktails and learn to make18th century mixed drinks andsnacks; enjoy a candlelight tour ofGeorge Mason’s historic home.Tickets are $35/$25; sold online atbit.ly/2Bd5ilY. Contact Mary KristenCraver at 703-550-9220 ext. 240 [email protected].

The Georgetown Saxatones. 6:30p.m. wine and cheese reception; 7p.m. program at The Athenaeum, 201Prince St., Alexandria. Tickets $15.The Georgetown UniversitySaxatones’ repertoire includeseverything from alternative to pop tosoul. Proceeds to benefit theSaxatones’ charity, The JohnMcNicholas Pediatric Brain TumorFoundation. Buy tickets atwww.nvfaa.org/events/.

Opening Reception: 2018Emerging Artists. 7-9 p.m.; artisttalk at 7:30 p.m. at Target Gallery atthe Torpedo Factory, 105 NorthUnion St., Studio 2. Target Gallery,the contemporary exhibition space ofthe Torpedo Factory Art Center,introduces a new annual exhibition

Ain’t Nobody MoreSurprised.

By Spoken Word Artist 13 ofNazareth. In the form of storytelling,poetry, and verse, spoken word artist 13of Nazareth shares observations andexperiences gathered along the road ofa life which has lasted longer than heexpected. Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m. atThe Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexan-dria. Free. Call 703-548-0035 or visitthe website at www.nvfaa.org.

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series featuring the work of emergingartists of the D.C., Maryland, andVirginia region. This inaugural year’sexhibition features the work of KatieBarrie, Ronald Jackson, HollisMcCracken, and Holly Trout. Visittorpedofactory.org/partners/target-gallery.

Scrap City - Family Activities. 7-9:30p.m. at the Torpedo Factory ArtCenter, 105 North Union St. This eventis offered in celebration of VirginiaArchitecture Week. Architects fromAIA Northern Virginia will be be onhand to help participants design andbuild a “Scrap City.” Families areencouraged to stop and participate.Reservations are not required. Visitaianova.org/architectureweek.php.

APRIL 13-14Spring Garden Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

at River Farm, 7931 E. BoulevardDrive, Alexandria. More than 40vendors will offer plants, vegetableseedlings, natives and pollinatorfavorites. Parking is $10 (cash only)per car; waived for AHS membersshowing a current membership card orother proof of membership such as anonline receipt. Call 703-768-5700 orvisit www.ahsgardening.org/gardenmarket.

APRIL 13-29“I Did It My Way in Yiddish (in

English).” 8 p.m. at MetroStage,1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria. A playwritten and performed by Deb Filler,an internationally acclaimedCanadian/New Zealand Jewish comic,musician and writer. visitwww.metrostage.org.

SATURDAY/APRIL 14The Old Dominion Boat Club Tour.

9-10 a.m. at 200 Strand St. This tour,led by Michael Winstanley, AIA, withMichael Winstanley Architects &Planners, the architects for the project,will explore the new three-story OldDominion Boat Club (ODBC)completed in late 2017. This event isoffered in celebration of VirginiaArchitecture Week. $10. Attendance islimited and advance reservations arerequired. Visit aianova.org/architectureweek.php.

Sympatico Concert. 10-11 a.m. at CityHall, 301 King St., Alexandria. Duringthe Farmers Market, AlexandriaSymphony Orchestra’s Sympaticoperforms. In partnership with ColdwellBanker’s Alexandria office. Visitwww.asosympatico.com orwww.alexsym.org.

Skyline Yoga. 10-11 a.m. at 2311Wilson Blvd., Rooftop Terrace. Enjoy afree yoga class with local architects inan architecturally inspiring place withsweeping views of the metro area.Organized by the AIA NorthernVirginia Young Architects Forum, this

event is free and open to the public.Please bring a yoga mat. Visitaianova.org/architectureweek.php.

“Riding with George” Java JoltLecture. 10 a.m.-noon at theAlexandria Archaeology Museum,105 North Union St., #327,Alexandria. Free. Philip Smucker willdiscuss his new book, “Riding withGeorge: Sportsmanship & Chivalry inthe Making of America’s FirstPresident.” Reservations required.Email [email protected] call 703-746-4399.

Architecture Scavenger Hunt forChildren. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., begins atthe AIA Northern Virginia ChapterHouse, 1101 Duke St. A fun self-guided activity for children and theirfamilies, organized by ourArchitecture Lab Committee. Start bychecking in at the Chapter House.There participants will receive a mapidentifying 12 places that aresynonymous with Old TownAlexandria. After completion of theactivity, bring the map to theTorpedo Factory to receive a smallprize. Children must be accompaniedby an adult to participate. Free event,but pre-registration is required. Visit

aianova.org/architectureweek.php.Huntley’s Discovery Day. 1-4 p.m. at

Huntley Meadows Park, 6918Harrison Lane, Alexandria. Free.Sleuth through documents, maps,artifacts, and architecture to discoverwhich Founding Father once ownedHuntley Meadows Park. Discover thehidden history of Historic Huntley bymaking (and tasting) homemadebutter or cranking fresh ice cream.Call 703-768-2525 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows-park/.

The U.S. Air Force Strings. 1:30p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 PrinceSt., Alexandria. Free. Sixteen pieceswill join in an afternoon for atraditional orchestra and strollingsegment. To RSVP, [email protected].

Discovery Day. 1-4 p.m. at HistoricHuntley, 6918 Harrison Lane,Alexandria. $5 donation. Enjoyactivities for the whole family whilediscovering how this 19th century villachanged over time: sleuth throughHuntley photos, maps and artifacts;tour the federal-style house;participate in old-time Huntleyactivities such as ice cream- and

butter-making. Call 703 768-2525.“Chocolate Through Time.” 2 p.m.

at Lee-Fendall House, 614 OronocoSt., Alexandria. An interactivepresentation led by food historianJoyce White will focus on howchocolate has changed through time.The presentation will be followed bya chance to taste an assortment ofchocolate recipes. Tickets are $15through museum’s website; $20 dayof program. Visit leefendallhouse.orgor call 703-548-1789.

WeLive Crystal City. 2-3 p.m. at 2221South Clark St., #413, Arlington.WeLive Crystal City, opened in 2016,is a co-living residence withfurnished living spaces and commonareas to provide shared community,work and social spaces. PerkinsEastman, the project Architect ofRecord, transformed a 1960s CrystalCity office building into a co-living,micro-unit residential building, partof the shared workspace providerWeWork. Tenant amenities includemedia lounges, a library, professionalkitchens, co-working space, alaundry-arcade, yoga studio and acourtyard with tables and grills. Free.Register to ensure space. Visitaianova.org/architectureweek.php.

Writing Training. 2:15-4:15 p.m. atEllen Coolidge Burke Branch Library,4701 Seminary Road, Alexandria.Learn how to write a letter to theeditor. Bring an article about an issuethat’s important to you. ContactStephanie Burns [email protected].

Firm Tour – Winstanley Architects& Planners. 3-4 p.m. at WinstanleyArchitects & Planners, 107 NorthWest St. Tour an architecture firmlocated in a renovated warehouse,see impressive architectural modelsfor projects worldwide and learnabout the firm’s award winningPotomac Transportation FrameworkPlan. The tour is free andreservations are not necessary. Visitaianova.org/architectureweek.php.

UCM Spring Gala. 6 p.m. at U.S.Patent & Trademark Office, MadisonBuilding Atrium, 600 Dulany St., OldTown Alexandria. Join UnitedCommunity Ministries for a specialevent of celebration, benefiting localfamilies in need. Event emcee isNBC4 News 4 Anchor, Adam Tuss.Bruce and Joanne Malkin will behonored with the Gerald W. HylandHumanitarian Award. Tickets $200per person; $140 under age 40.Sponsorships starting at $500 stillavailable, including seats andpublicity. Details at ucmagency.orgor email [email protected].

Springtime in Paris Ball. 7-10:30p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum,134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. Cost is$150. Enjoy a “joie de vivre”atmosphere with music by DocScantlin and Chou Chou. Frenchcuisine, libations and silent auction.visit www.gadsbytavernmuseum.us.

Contact Kay Zerwick, Ball Co-Chair [email protected].

Gatsby’s Speakeasy. 8:30 p.m. atWestin Hotel, 400 CourthouseSquare, Alexandria. Sponsored by theOrchestra League of Alexandria(SOLA) to benefit the AlexandriaSymphony Orchestra. Ticket pricesrange from $50 for the 8:30 p.m.opening (includes casino, bourbontasting, signature cocktail (2),dancing, live music.) to full accessfrom $200 per person to $5,000 for atable for 10, which begins with thePatron’s Reception. visitwww.501auctions.com/sola.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 14-15Annual Daffodil Show. Saturday, 2-7

p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. atThe Alexandria Scottish Rite Temple,1430 West Braddock Road, Showfeatures different daffodil forms andcolors including trumpet, large-cup,small-cup, double, split-cup, andminiature. Show also includes adesign category and a multi-categoryphotography contest, withphotographs to feature daffodils.Free. Visitwww.thewashingtondaffodilsociety.org.

SUNDAY/APRIL 15Parallel Lives Gallery Talk. 2 p.m.

at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St.,Alexandria. Free. Join a Gallery Talkwith the artists in Parallel Lives andexhibition curator Brigitte Reyes. Thetalk will be moderated by LauraRoulet, independent curator. Call703-548-0035 or visitwww.nvfaa.org.

Jazz at Meade Concert. 4-6 p.m. at322 N. Alfred St., Alexandria.Featuring jazz saxophonist MarshallKeys at Meade Memorial EpiscopalChurch. Suggested $20 donation forjazz and buffet. Visitwww.meadechurch.org or [email protected].

Metropolitan School of Arts’Annual Showcase. 5 p.m. at ErnstCommunity Cultural Center, 8333Little River Turnpike, Annandale.Alexandria’s Metropolitan School ofthe Arts Performing Arts Academy ishosting its Anniversary AnnualShowcase, 10Plus 1, an innovativechoreography of MSA students in tap,jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. $20per person. Go tometropolitanarts.org to purchase.

TUESDAY/APRIL 17FamilySearch.org Changes. 1-3 p.m.

at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Free.Mount Vernon Genealogical Society’sCarol Kostakos Petranek will discussrecent changes to FamilySearch.org,the world’s largest free family historywebsite. Visit mvgenealogy.org orcall 703-768-4101.

Metropolitan School of the Arts students to perform forAnnual Showcase: 10Plus1 at the Ernst Community Cul-tural Center.

Metropolitan School of Arts’Annual Showcase

Metropolitan School of the Arts Performing Arts Academy is hosting its Anniver-sary Annual Showcase, 10Plus 1, an innovative choreography of MSA students intap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. Tickets are $20 per person. Sunday, April 15,5 p.m. at Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale.Visit www.metropolitanarts.org.

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The Gazette

The Foundation forFairfax County PublicSchools announcedtheir community

partners are preparing for the2018 “Collect for Kids” school sup-plies and backpacks drive for stu-dents in Fairfax County PublicSchools. In 2017, the drive helpedmore than 39,000 of the 55,000students who receive free or re-duced-price meals in FairfaxCounty Schools. The goal for 2018is to provide 40,000 of these chil-dren and youth with school sup-plies and backpacks.

“Collect for Kids” is seekingmonetary contributions and helpfrom organizations. Their onlinedonation form states: “100 percentof your donation will be allocatedfor school supplies for FCPS stu-dents in need.” Even though a ro-bust and connected group of part-ners make

“Collect for Kids” work, the or-ganization is also seeking helpfrom new organizations to supporttheir effort. Currently, more than20 businesses, government agen-cies and community organizationwork together on the campaign,among them Apple Federal CreditUnion, Britepaths, Western FairfaxChristian Ministries, Cornerstones,and Kids R First.

According to “Collect for Kids,”“Every school in Fairfax County istouched by need. Some schoolshave as few as 1 percent of stu-dents living in poverty and someschools have over 90 percent ofstudents living in poverty.”

In the Oak Hill/ Herndon area,supporting partners of “Collect forKids” serve students at Coates,Dranesville, Herndon, Floris andHutchison Elementary Schools,Herndon and Rachel CarsonMiddle Schools, and HerndonHigh School. more information onhow to donate or help with theeffort visit collectforkids.org.

Donations and help fromorganizations is requested.

‘Collect for Kids’Seeks Help

Detectives from our MajorCrimes Bureau are investigating a commercial

armed robbery at M & T Bank, lo-cated at 7485 Mount VernonSquare Center. Around 12:35 p.m.,March 8, a man entered the bankand passed a note to the teller an-nouncing a robbery and implied hehad a weapon.

The clerk gave him an undis-closed amount of cash. No one wasinjured.

Officers arrived on scene andsearched the area along with K9and our helicopter, Fairfax 1. Thesuspect is described as a blackman, approximately 5 feet 9 inchestall, wearing a black baseball hat,

a black hooded sweatshirt, a grayscarf, dark pants with a gray skirtover top and black gloves.

Anyone who has informationabout this crime should contactDetective J. Hoffman at 703-246-7800. Tips can be submittedanonymously through Crime Solv-ers by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, orcalling 1-866-TIPS. They can alsobe sent via text by texting“TIP187” plus the message toCRIMES (274637). Text STOP to274637 to cancel, or HELP to274637 for help. Anonymous tip-sters are eligible for cash rewardsof $100 to $1000 if their informa-tion leads to an arrest.

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

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.

THURSDAY/APRIL 5Original Mount Vernon High School

Redevelopment Project. 7-9 p.m. OriginalMount Vernon High School, 8333 RichmondHighway. Supervisor Dan Storck, County staff,the Alexander Company and Elm StreetDevelopment will discuss the overall vision andprocess for the redevelopment master planning.Community attendance and input is encouraged.The Open House will convene in the cafeteria.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/capital-projects/original-mount-vernon-high-school.

FRIDAY/APRIL 6Scholarship Nomination Deadline. The

National Capital Region Chapter of the NationalFootball Foundation is accepting nominationsfor their 2018 Scholar-Athlete banquet. TheChapter awards five $1,000 scholarshipsannually to deserving high school senior scholarathletes who played high school football.Nominees are evaluated on academic andathletic excellence, as well as contributions totheir school and community. Nominationpackets have been mailed to each high schoolhead coach in the National Capital Region.

MONDAY/APRIL 9NAACP Town Hall: School to Prison

Pipeline. 7-9 p.m. at 2511 Parkers Lane,Alexandria. Learn if minority kids are receivingharsher punishments. Learn about the role ofthe school resource officer. Visitnaacpalexandriava.org.

TUESDAY-THURSDAY/APRIL 10-12FY 2019 Budget Meetings. April 10, 4 p.m.;

April 11-12, 1 p.m. at the Fairfax CountyGovernment Center (Board Auditorium), 12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Theadvertised budget plan can be found atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget/advertised-budget-plan. Sign up to speak at the publichearings on the FY 2019 budget atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/bosclerk/speakers-formor call 703-324-3151.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 11FCPSOn Community Meeting. 7 p.m. at Mount

Vernon High School, 8515 Old Mt Vernon Road.Learn more about FCPS’ plans to extend studentlearning and increase equitable access totechnology. FCPSOn provides a device for eachstudent and allows students opportunities fordeeper understanding of content and skillsoutlined in the Portrait of a Graduate in order tobe successful in the workforce of the future. Visitwww.fcps.edu/resources/technology/fcpson.

THURSDAY/APRIL 12Economic Outlook 2018. 7:30-11 a.m. at Belle

Haven Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road.National and regional experts on economicdevelopment, real estate, government, andeconomic research and analysis will headline.Sponsor displays and buffet breakfast 7:30 a.m.;program 8:30-11 a.m. $35 per person until April1; then increases to $45. Make a reservation atwww.mtvernon-leechamber.org/events/details/economic-outlook-2018-3841 for the 2018Economic Outlook.

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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.

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