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LaunchPad EncouragesEntrepreneurial SpiritNews, Page 4

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Co-captain of the WoundedWarrior Amputee Football

Team BJ Ganem USMC ralliesthe teams before the start ofthe Saturday afternoon flagfootball game on McMurtrie

Field at Bishop O’Connell. TheNFL Alumni team is coached by

former Gov. George Allen.

Co-captain of the WoundedWarrior Amputee Football

Team BJ Ganem USMC ralliesthe teams before the start ofthe Saturday afternoon flagfootball game on McMurtrie

Field at Bishop O’Connell. TheNFL Alumni team is coached by

former Gov. George Allen.

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By Michael Lee Pope

The Connection

Sales tax revenues are down acrossNorthern Virginia, leading to con-cerns that balancing the books forthe coming fiscal year could be

even more of a challenge for budget offi-cials and elected officials in the comingmonths. The decline ranges from 5.3 per-cent in Alexandria to 8.5 percent in Arling-ton for the month of October, when localgovernments collect taxes from transactionsthat happened in August. Regional analystssay the numbers reflect the influence of thesequester, which means that next month’sfinancial report will show the damage ofthe partial government shutdown.

“The federal government has a biggerimpact on Virginia than any of the 50states,” said Frank Shafroth, director of theCenter for State and Local GovernmentLeadership. “And that means people hereare making decisions about what they aregoing to buy without knowing when or ifthey are going to get paid.”

For local governments trying to put to-gether budgets for fiscal year 2015, thenumbers pose a serious challenge. Shouldthey revise their revenue estimates for thefuture, whichwould indicate abelief of similaruncertainty in thefuture? Or shouldthey revise therevenue esti-mates in the cur-rent fiscal yearbecause sales taxrevenues are ex-pected to takeanother dip whenthe Decembercollections of Au-gust revenuestake a dive re-lated to the shut-down.

“The expectation was that Septemberwould be positive but sales were negative,”said Steve Fuller, director of the Center forRegional Analysis at George Mason Univer-sity. “The explanation was the threat of theshutdown and the concerns among consum

SalesTax DipDecline in sales taxthreatens ability oflocal governments tobalance books.

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“Consumerconfidencedropped inSeptemberand again inOctober.”

— George Masonprofessor Steve

Fuller

Football fans flocked to theMcMurtrie Field at BishopO’Connell High School for

autographs and photos of playersof the Wounded Warrior AmputeeFootball Team and NFL Alumni asthey arrived for Saturdayafternoon’s game of flag football.

The WWAFT is composed of vet-erans of the Iraq and Afghanistanconflicts and includes: Roy GibsonUSAF, Thomas Getscher USMC,Deshawn Kittrell USA, ElbertSimmons USA, Dan Lasko USMC,Brian Urruela USA, KristopherAngone USAF, Greg ReynoldsUSA, Brandon Pelletier USMC,Rebecca Fletcher USMC, RobertDonnelly USN, Justin LandsfordUSA, Cody Stanton USA, TimLang USMC, Michael Cain USA,Joshua Langston-White USA, AlanLewis USA, Patrick Dunn USMC,Luis Avila USA, Nick Myhre USN,Jeremy Stengel USMC, BJ Ganem

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Brian Mitchell signs Kendall LeeKrall’s sleeve before the game onSaturday, Nov. 16. Holding Kendallis her dad Nathan. Mitchell was arunning back and return specialistfor the Washington Redskins,Philadelphia Eagles and the NewYork Giants.

Bishop O’Connell graduate EricMetcalf is presented with aplaque acknowledging hisacceptance into the BishopO’Connell Athletic Hall of Fame.Former coaches Jim Hayes andFred Beneventu made the pre-sentation. Metcalf is a formerNFL running back and widereceiver. Metcalf also was the1988 U.S. Track and Field cham-pion in the long jump.

Playing with the WWAFT, formerNFL quarterback Stan Gelbaughprepares to pass the ball downthe field.

Bishop O’Connell Hall of FamerEric Metcalf picks off a passheaded for Brian Mitchell in theend zone.

NFL safety CC Brown thwarts intendedreceiver TJ Fitzpatrick.

Alan Lewis USA circles round ESPN’s Dave Stevensand Stevens attempts to block a runner.

Gretchen Trimble sits on the newly dedicatedbench in memory of her late husband Steve whodied suddenly on July 11, 2011. Steve Tremble, aformer NFL running back playing with the DenverBroncos and the Chicago Bears, was head coach ofO’Connell’s football team at the time of his death.

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By Ashley Claire Simpson

The Connection

Inspirations for big, booming busi-nesses can come from anywhere, justas the entrepreneurial spirit can growin all types of people. Ten-year-old

Kylee Majkowski’s idea two years ago re-sulted in Tomorrow’s Lemonade Stand(TLS), a business that teaches elementaryschool age children how to thrive as entre-preneurs themselves. TLS is one of 14 semi-finalists Ballston Business ImprovementDistrict (BID)’s first LaunchPad Challenge,a contest for local entrepreneurs with sus-tainable business ideas.

According to Ballston BID CEO, TinaLeone, there were more than 225 applica-tions, and the overall winner will be an-nounced after the final round on Dec. 4.The semifinal round that Kylee is currentlypreparing for will take place this week.

“When we announced this program inJanuary 2013, our goals were to generatenew opportunities for people to create, col-laborate, learn, and network and to spreadthe word about Ballston being the place forresearch, discovery and imagination — weare ‘Where Minds Meet,’” Leone said. “Wewere looking for the next big idea, but wehad several important things we wanted toaccomplish — encourage and support en-trepreneurship, strengthen the connectionswithin our community and attract moregreat minds to start up and grow their busi-nesses here in Ballston.”

Leone added that the final prize will in-clude a $15,000 cash prize, donated legaltime with Saul Ewing, LLP, office space inBallston with Intelligent Office, and officefurniture donated by Washington Work-place.

Amanda Antico-Majkowski, co-founder ofTLS and mother of Kylee, said when she

heard about the local competition, she knewtheir quickly growing family venture was aperfect contender.

“At the time, I was an independent con-sultant, and I would look for interestingprojects for my clients,” Antico-Majkowskisaid. “The Launchpad opportunity came tous through an Advisory Board member.When I saw it, I thought, this is the kind ofthing where ‘TLS’ can fit the bill,” she said.“We are only five minutes down the roadfrom Ballston and we see the growth there.”

Tomorrow’s Lemonade Stand is a com-pany that teaches children to adopt andnurture the qualities and confidence it takesto be an entrepreneur through lessons,games and other activities. The businessstarted two years ago, when a then second-grade Kylee came home from schoolfrusrated with school and limited optionsfor extracurricular activities.

“We teach entrepreneurship, empathy,creativity, risk and passion,” said Kylee, CEOof Tomorrow’s Lemonade Stand. “And so wedo this by playing fun games and using anonline badging system. One is ‘Walking ofShoes,’ … It is all about trying to find outwhat it is like to be in other peoples’ shoes.It is all part of teaching kids the basics ofentrepreneurship and empathy, and everykid loves games.”

Antico-Majkowski said she recognizedthat Kylee had a great idea, and because ofboth her parental concern and her ownbusiness experience, she helped Kylee putthe program together.

She said Kylee’s project did more than justentertain her friends and classmates,though. They incorporated the company as

a limited liability corporation (LLC) inMarch 2012, and it has become so popularthat the website has reached interestedgroups around the country.

“She and all her friends wrote the pro-gram,” Antico-Majkowski said. “I wasKylee’s typist. We had the pilot group of kidsmeet once a week and then we started toscale. When we finished the website, peoplejust started finding us. We now have sevenclubs in different parts of the country and42 others have requested that we help them.So far, it’s been a labor of love.”

What started as an after-school ideaturned into a real family affair for theMajkowski family who live in McLean. Kyleesaid many of the ideas for the business areborn from dinner table conversation — al-though it was her idea initially, her parentsand younger brother Tyler have contributeda lot of brain power to the endeavor.

“A lot of times, the most likely spot for usto get our ideas is at the dinner table,” Kyleesaid. “My family will sit together and justthink. It is a huge brainstorming process.My dad is a genius with names. For example— ‘Tomorrow’s Lemonade Stand’: he toldme that when people think of a first thingyou do as a child entrepreneur, you thinklemonade stand — after that, we added theword Tomorrow because this is about thefuture.”

Tomorrow’s Lemonade Stand is a three-phase program, and Kylee and Antico-Majkowski said they compare it to a scout-ing program. There are badges and require-ments that participants have to earn andcomplete before the move up to the next“season.”

“In Season One, we mostly learn the ba-sics — the things you need to learn as anentrepreneur,” Kylee said. “Then, in SeasonTwo, you work with the skills to come upwith products and businesses. In SeasonThree, you start selling it. You graduate asentrepreneurs by presenting to entrepre-neurs. The anchors of the program are en-trepreneurship and empathy, and then wehave things that build off creativity, risk, and

passion.”Kylee said she has entrepreneurs come in

to help train the children going through theprogram.

“You will present to the entrepreneurs,with a slide show,” she said. “You will tellthem about your company, your reasons.They give you feedback in the end.”

She added that there is also a graduateprogram for people who have gone throughthe original three-step program.

“We hope the graduates can teach theother kids,” she said, “like a circle of mini-entrepreneurship.”

Kylee will pitch her business to a panel ofsix judges on this week, hoping to be namedone of the three finalists. The public willhave an opportunity to weigh in for thejudging in the semi-finals as well.

The final round on Dec. 4 will be a pitchto a board of judges comprised of business-man Ted Leonsis, first and former U.S. CTOAneesh Chopra, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connollyand Saul Ewing LLP Partner Mark Gruhin.

Leone said she hopes all the contenderswill continue to grow in the Arlington area.

“Each team has made amazing progressover these last few months,” she said. “Somehave changed their company names, somehave added team members and createdjobs, and all have sharpened their focus asthey’ve refined and perfected their businessplans. We will continue to support and trackthe progress of all the challengers as theygrow and develop. We would like for themto continue being role models for entrepre-neurship and collaboration, symbolic ofwhat we are doing here in Ballston … wewill encourage them to stay in our commu-nity and choose Ballston as the home fortheir businesses.”

Leone said Kylee’s success in this compe-tition is encouraging for her as she looks atfuture generations of entrepreneurs andinnovators. It is part of the spirit of theLaunchpad Challenge — to shrug off con-vention and move forward with big ideasfor a better Ballston, and a better world atlarge.

LaunchPad Encourages Entrepreneurial SpiritBallston BID:“Where Minds Meet.”

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Virginia needs more judges, ac-cording to a long-awaited reportreleased last week by the Na-tional Center for State Courts. Al-

exandria needs an additional Circuit Courtjudge, and the Arlington Circuit Court cur-rently has the right amount, even if it’s cur-rently authorized for more judges than thecourt currently has. Fairfax is right on tar-get, although the report calls for morejudges in several other jurisdictions — mostnotably in Rockingham County,Fredericksburg and Bland County.

“This was not at all what I expected thereport would say,” said Del. Dave Albo (R-42), chairman of the House Courts of Jus-tice. “But it’s science, so what are you gonnado?”

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of thereport is what was missing from it. Manypeople, including Albo, were expecting thatthe report might have some kind of recom-mendation about consolidating some of thecommonweatlh’s jurisdictions. One of thereasons the report was commissioned in thefirst place was the perception among somein Richmond that some jurisdictions areoverworked while others knock off early to

go play golf. The report belies that percep-tion.

“This will be our guide and our blueprintgoing forward for every jurisdiction,” saidDel. Patrick Hope (D-47). “So we won’t haveto argue or try to prove a need or try tofind money at the last minutes to fill thesejudgeships.

THE REPORT, titled “Virginia JudicialWorkload Assessment Report,” is a majorvictory for judges in Arlington and Alexan-dria. These were the two jurisdictions thatwere the target of an effort to consolidatesmaller court systems, with many in Rich-mond believing that judges in here did nothandle the kind of caseloads routinely man-aged in other larger jurisdictions. Some be-lieved the report might even recommendconsolidation of some of the smaller courts.But that did not happen.

“It may be suggested that efficiencies canbe gained by consolidating circuits and dis-tricts with fractional need, or where excesscapacity in one circuit or district would can-cel out a need for additional judges in an-other circuit or district,” according to thereport. “Examining the weighted caseloadoutput across all three court levels, how-ever, reveals that redrawing existing judi-cial boundaries carries little potential for

such savings in practice.”Two years ago, the General Assembly

asked the National Center for State Courtsto develop a “weighted caseload system” tomeasure how much work judges were do-ing in various courtrooms across the com-monwealth. Because each court system hasa different system for keeping records, leg-islators in Richmond had a difficult time de-termining how much work was going on.When rulings are made, some courts closeout the case while others keep them open.That means if future action happens, whichis often the case, some courts would showa higher caseload. That’s why it was impor-tant to determine a scientific way of deter-mining caseload.“Additional judges areneeded to enable Virginia’s trial court judi-ciary to manage and resolve court businesseffectively and without delay,” the reportconcludes. “NCSC strongly recommendsthat the General Assembly begin to fill ju-dicial vacancies, and in some instances cre-ate new authorized judicial positions.”

The study finds that circuit courts acrossthe commonwealth need 171 judges. Theweighted caseload model shows a need tofill nearly all current vacancies as well ascreate 13 judgeships to add to the currenttotal of 158 authorized judgeships. Thestudy also concluded that general district

courts need to fill at least six vacancies andfamily courts need 17 more judges.

“With the conclusion of the study, therewill be consideration given to the recom-mendations,” said state Sen. Adam Ebbin(D-30). “But one of the biggest issues willbe funding the judgeships, and what theleaders on the courts and finance commit-tees recommend.”

Albo says that any jurisdiction that re-quests new judges will have to find moneyto finance them, an indication that the re-port is not the final say in the long-runningbattle over the courts. For years, state leg-islators have clashed over filling judicialvacancies. In the past, they have been con-troversial because of the feeling that somecourts are not as busy as others. Now thatthe study has created a scientific way tomeasure caseload, some judges may feelmore inclined to step down. One is CircuitCourt Judge William Newman, who is mar-ried to Shelia Johnson, co-founder of BlackEntertainment Television and part owner ofthe Washington Capitals, the WashingtonWizards and the Washington Mystics.

“If Judge Newman decides he wants toretire, we would have no problem appoint-ing his successor without some sort of abil-ity to prove that we needed a third judge,”said Hope.

Judicial Review Long-awaited report rejects consolidationof circuits, lays out need for judges.


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An effort to support locally ownedbusinesses has resulted in the rec-ognition of Small Business Saturday,the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

This year that is Nov. 30. Black Friday, the dayafter Thanksgiving, is known as a dedicatedday of national zeal for shopping. Presumablythe next day shoppers can focus on local shop-ping.

It sounds like an obligation, and it is. Butthere is a joy to shopping in local stores at the

holidays, to walking along asidewalk with the streetsdecked out for the holidays, tobeing greeting by someonelikely to be the owner of the

store, to finding gifts that are not mass-pro-duced.

We all benefit when local stores thrive, whenlocal business districts beckon.

Locally owned retail shops, services, restau-rants depend on vibrant local communities tothrive. Most small, locally owned businessesinvest in community, helping to transform ourtowns and communities with a sense of place.

The economy continues to improve slowly

without inspiring. Local families will shop andexchange gifts during the next month, spend-ing tens of millions of dollars in a variety ofplaces.

One way to be sure holiday shopping comeswith some holiday spirit is to do a portion ofyour shopping in some of the area’s locallyowned stores. There is special holiday ambi-ance available by shopping in the heart of atown that is decked out for the season. Smallretail shops are part of defining any commu-nity. Their livelihood depends on the livabilityand quality of the neighborhoods around them.A small business owner pays attention to ev-ery detail in his or her business in a way thatno chain can.

Frequently, it is the small retail person who

Shop Locally, Shop in ArlingtonSmall businessSaturday isn’t enough;don’t wait until then, anddon’t stop after that.

Holiday FunA small sample of local holiday events — for more, see

the holiday or entertainment calendar. Email holidayevent information to [email protected] at least one week before the event. Includedate and time; venue and address where it will takeplace; a brief description; cost, if any; and contact phone,email and/or website. Events must be free or minimalexpense and open to the public.

TUESDAY/NOV. 26Chanukah on Ice. 6-8:30 p.m. at Pentagon Row Ice

Skating, 1201 S. Joyce St. Children and adults canice skate to contemporary Jewish music and classicChanukah songs. There will also be a lightingceremony, food, songs and raffle. $12/door; $10/advance and includes skate rental. Food is separate.For reservations visit www.ChabadAA.org or 703-370-2774.

SATURDAY/DEC. 7Breakfast With Santa. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Holy

Trinity Lutheran Church, 3022 Woodlawn Ave.Enjoy crafts, snacks and more. Free. Visitwww.htluther.org or 703-532-6617.

Holiday Boutique. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Our Lady ofLourdes Hall, 800 23rd St. Browse vendors sellingAlpaca wovens, ceramics, local honey products andmore. There will also be a bake sale, lunch items,raffle and more. Visit www.ahwc.org for more.Proceeds benefit Operation Renewed HopeFoundation and the Arlington Historical Museum.

Holiday Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Washington-LeeHigh School, 1301 N. Stafford St. Browse the waresof more than 60 local artisans including jewelry,clothing, collectibles, artwork and more. Free. Foodwill be available for purchase. Music by theMadrigals and other groups. 703-228-6200.

is active in fundraising for local charities, forfire and rescue service, for local schools andin organizing holiday events.

Local retail stores, mom-and-pop stores, facetough challenges right now. Competition frombig box stores and online sellers makes theholiday shopping season all the more impor-tant to locally owned retailers.

Everyone will do some of their shopping atthe mall. Everyone will do some shoppingonline. Many will answer the call of the bigbox. But local shoppers should be sure to savesome shopping time and dollars for local stores.Spend some time shopping in your own com-munity, and also plan an excursion to a nearbytown to check out the local businesses andholiday spirit there.

Editorial

Letters to the Editor

Better ChoiceFor ArlingtonTo the Editor:

The BRT study presented byMichael Pope (Nov. 6, 2013 edi-tion) has serious and obvious flawsthat make it useless to determinethe right transit choices for Crys-tal City and Columbia Pike. First,it assumes that one type of transitshould be chosen for all situations,rather than matching the systemto the particular needs and chal-lenges in the area under consider-ation. It does not much matterwhether BRT or streetcars are theright solution in some other city;what matters is what is right forArlington.

Second, the study focuses exclu-sively on promoting developmentin the form of new construction.Other important goals, like sup-porting new and existing busi-nesses serving residential areas,and improving quality of life inthose residential areas, are ig-nored. Bus service has not given aboost to Columbia Pike businessesfor the last 50 years. Calling it BRTwon’t change that. And notwith-standing good bus service, the Pikeis the most auto-dependent corri-

dor in Arlington. Streetcars on thePike are intended to change that.

The study cited by Mr. Pope ig-nores these goals, dismissing sup-port for existing development asirrelevant to the study. But thequality of life and survival andquality of local businesses areprime issues for Arlington. So ispreservation of affordable hous-ing, which is to be done by sub-stantially increasing the amount ofdensity allowed as an incentive forpreservation.The buses-only alter-natives pushed by BRT advocateswill not carry the new transit rid-ership needed to make the PikeNeighborhoods Plan work, sothose options are not viable. Wecan’t add 14,000 new apartmentsto the Pike without upgradingtransit service.

The study is also fundamentallyflawed in the data it uses to com-pare the “bang for the buck” oftransit choices. It is faulty on boththe “bucks” and the “bang.” Thereport does not provide back-ground data for all the projects itdiscusses, but for its favoriteproject, the Cleveland Healthline,the “analysis” omitted more than75 percent of the “bucks” investedby Cleveland in the Euclid AvenueHealthline BRT project. The au-

thors only include the costs of thestations (similar to the real cost ofthe much-derided new ColumbiaPike BRT station) and the buses.

They don’t include rebuildingthe streets with reinforced con-crete, which is necessary, since theheavy BRT vehicles will tear uptypical conventional streets, asbuses are doing to Columbia Piketoday. They also exclude otherstreet improvements, concluding,without basis, that those improve-ments have nothing to do with at-tracting development to Euclid Av-enue.

Comparing the real cost ofCleveland’s BRT line withArlington’s streetcar plans, withcost escalation to the same timeframe, and hefty contingenciesdemanded by the federal transitofficials, the $200 million real costof Cleveland’s project gets closerto the $250 million to $310 mil-lion cost projection for the Colum-bia Pike streetcar segment. Andthe study mentions, but does notinclude in its analysis, a wholehost of development incentives of-fered to potential developers alongCleveland’s Euclid Avenue. Assum-ing that these development entice-ments have nothing to do withenticing development does not

make a lot of sense. In sum, if youonly show about 20 percent of realcosts, yes, an alternative will lookcheaper.

The study is wrong on the“bang” too. It assumes that all newconstruction along Euclid Avenueis due to the BRT project. It as-sumes that the other incentivesmentioned above don’t exist, andalso, for example, that the onlyreason that the Cleveland Clinicexpanded right next to its existingbuildings is the new BRT line.Same for expansion of ClevelandState University, and other newpublicly funded projects targetedto revitalize the area. While theBRT line may support thoseprojects, concluding the BRT linecaused them is a stretch, to say theleast. The study also ignores evi-dence that property values in someareas along the line actually de-clined.

So it is pretty clear that the studyunderstates the costs and the over-states the benefits of one poten-tial transit choice, and ignores thereasons Arlington is moving for-ward with a better choice for Ar-lington: streetcars.

John SnyderArlington


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ers about the debt ceiling battle. Consumerconfidence dropped in September and againin October.”

IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, sales tax revenueswere down 6.6 percent in October, whichreflected collections that took place in Au-gust. County officials received $13.3 mil-lion, which was significantly smaller thanOctober 2012. It’s the third consecutivemonth that sales taxes were down, althoughnot as dramatically. August numbersshowed a 0.7 percent decline compared to2012, and the September economic reportslogged a 0.5 percent decline compared tolast year. Overall, sales tax receipts aredown 2.6 percent for the first three monthsof fiscal year 2014.

“We are definitely looking at the budgetimplications,” said Albena Assenova, bud-get analyst with the Fairfax County govern-ment. “But we have not revised our esti-mates yet.”

Fairfax County officials, who oversee thelargest budget in Virginia, expected thesummer months to be bad because of fur-loughs related to the sequester. By the endof the year, budget officials will have a bet-ter idea of how much the shutdown hurtthe sales tax revenue. In the meantime, theyhave already started reviewing what kindof revenue estimates they want to makenext year for fiscal year 2015.

“We are definitely monitoring our re-ceipts,” said Assenova. “And we might needto revise our estimates downward.”

ARLINGTON COUNTY has experiencedsales tax revenues decline 8.5 percent inOctober, which reflects collections fromAugust. Arlington officials collected about$3 million, which was significantly lowerthan October 2012. Budget officials say anumber of factors could be behind the dip,including a particularly strong October2012 that would be difficult to top.

“What we are seeing is more variability,”said Arlington Budget Director RichardStephenson. “ In the past, we might havehad 10 months of positive month-over-

month growth from the prior fiscal year.Now we’re seeing more variation, where itmight be six months up and six monthsdown.”

Stephenson said Arlington budget offi-cials are in the process of examining theexpected revenues for sales taxes as part ofthe proposed fiscal year 2015 budget, whichwill be released in the next few months. Asfar as the current fiscal year, budget offi-cials are not sure they are going to hit theexpected revenue for the fiscal year. Thatnumber may be revised when budget offi-cials issue a mid-year analysis in the spring.

“It’s a contributing factor to the gap be-tween revenue and expenses that we areforecasting for fiscal year 2015,” saidStephenson. “Commercial real estate andBRAC are affecting the region as well.”

ALEXANDRIA SALES TAX revenues aredown 5.3 percent compared to last year. Themost recent monthly financial report showsthis is the lowest drop in sales tax collec-tions in three years. Compared to the na-tional average of sales tax collections, whichis up about 5 percent, Alexandria and otherNorthern Virginia jurisdictions are taking ahit.

“It’s something that we are monitoringvery closely,” said Laura Triggs, director offinance for the city of Alexandria. “We thinkone of the contributing factors might begrocery store closings.”

Statewide, sales tax revenue is down 5.4percent compared to October of last year.On a year-to-date basis, total revenue col-lections rose 0.6 percent through October.Adjusting for the accelerated sales tax pro-gram and the 0.125 percent sales tax trans-fer required by the transportation agree-ment, total revenues grew 1.6 percentthrough October, trailing the adjusted fore-cast of 2.7 percent growth.

”The federal government continues to failat the most basic of functions, includingmost recently failing at just the simple actof remaining open,” said Gov. RobertMcDonnell in a written statement. “This ishaving a direct impact on the finances ofVirginia’s residents and our state govern-ment.”

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SATURDAY/NOV. 23Holiday Performance. 1 p.m. and 7

p.m. at Northern Virginia CommunityCollege, Ernst Cultural Center, 8333Little River Turnpike. See theMetropolitan School of the Arts’performance of “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range between $18-$27. Buytickets at www.metropolitanarts.org.

SUNDAY/NOV. 24Holiday Performance. Noon and 5

p.m. at Northern Virginia CommunityCollege, Ernst Cultural Center, 8333Little River Turnpike. See theMetropolitan School of the Arts’performance of “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range between $18-$27. Buytickets at www.metropolitanarts.org.Visit the website for special eventshappening pre-performance and post-performance.

TUESDAY/NOV. 26Chanukah on Ice. 6-8:30 p.m. at

Pentagon Row Ice Skating, 1201 S.Joyce St. Children and adults can iceskate to contemporary Jewish musicand classic Chanukah songs. Therewill also be a lighting ceremony,food, songs and raffle. $12/door;$10/advance and includes skaterental. Food is separate. Forreservations visit www.ChabadAA.orgor 703-370-2774.

SATURDAY/NOV. 30Ballet Performance. 2 p.m. or 8 p.m.

at Ernst Community Cultural CenterTheater on Northern VirginiaCommunity College, AnnandaleCampus, 8333 Little River Turnpike.Watch “The Nutcracker” performedby Classical Ballet Theatre. $25/adult; $20/senior, student or child;$18/military, Girl Scout or BoyScout. Visit www.cbtnva.org/nutcracker. Military families, GirlScouts or Boy Scouts can call KimBrummett for the discounted ticketsat 703-471-0750.

Pop-Up Retail Event. 11 a.m. at theBallston BID’s Launch Pad space inthe Ballston Common Mall, 4238Wilson Blvd. The event will showcaselocal home-based and onlinebusinesses. Local author LindseyJensen Berke will read from herbook; Tippi Toes Dance will hand outgift bags for children at selectlocations in Arlington. Visitwww.arlingtonsmallbusinessday.orgfor locations.

SUNDAY/DEC. 1Ballet Performance. 2 p.m. at Ernst

Community Cultural Center Theateron Northern Virginia CommunityCollege, Annandale Campus, 8333Little River Turnpike. Watch “TheNutcracker” performed by ClassicalBallet Theatre. $25/adult; $20/senior, student or child; $18/military, Girl Scout or Boy Scout.Visit www.cbtnva.org/nutcracker.Military families, Girl Scouts or BoyScouts can call Kim Brummett for thediscounted tickets at 703-471-0750.

THURSDAY/DEC. 5Ballet Performance. 7:30 p.m. at

Thomas Jefferson CommunityTheater, 3501 S. 2nd St. WatchBalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range from $13-$35 withdiscounts for students and seniors.Visit www.BalletNova.org, or call703-778-3008 for tickets.

FRIDAY/DEC. 6Miracle on 23rd Street. 6:30 p.m. at

Linden Resources, 750 23rd StreetSouth. Miracle on 23rd Street is thetraditional kick-off of the local

holiday season with a tree lighting,Santa Claus arriving on an ArlingtonCounty fire truck, holiday music,vendor gift fair and children’sactivity. Free and open to the public.Visit www.Linden.org or call 703-521-4441.

Ballet Performance. 7:30 p.m. atThomas Jefferson CommunityTheater, 3501 S. 2nd St. WatchBalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range from $13-$35 withdiscounts for students and seniors.

Visit www.BalletNova.org, or call703-778-3008 for tickets.

SATURDAY/DEC. 7Breakfast With Santa. 9:30-11:30

a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,3022 Woodlawn Ave. Enjoy crafts,snacks and more. Free. Visitwww.htluther.org or 703-532-6617.

Holiday Boutique. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. atOur Lady of Lourdes Hall, 800 23rdSt. Browse vendors selling Alpaca

wovens, ceramics, local honeyproducts and more. There will alsobe a bake sale, lunch items, raffleand more. Visit www.ahwc.org formore. Proceeds benefit OperationRenewed Hope Foundation and theArlington Historical Museum.

Holiday Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. atWashington-Lee High School, 1301N. Stafford St. Browse the wares ofmore than 60 local artisans includingjewelry, clothing, collectibles,artwork and more. Free. Food will beavailable for purchase. Music by theMadrigals and other groups. 703-228-6200.

Ballet Performance. 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.at Thomas Jefferson CommunityTheater, 3501 S. 2nd St. WatchBalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range from $13-$35 withdiscounts for students and seniors.Visit www.BalletNova.org, or call703-778-3008 for tickets.

SUNDAY/DEC. 8Ballet Performance. 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.

at Thomas Jefferson CommunityTheater, 3501 S. 2nd St. WatchBalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range from $13-$35 withdiscounts for students and seniors.Visit www.BalletNova.org, or call703-778-3008 for tickets.

Music Performance. 4 p.m. atArlington Presbyterian Church, 3507Columbia Pike. NoVA Lights Choralewill present “Winter Variations,”featuring jazz, swing, classical andmore. Free. Visitwww.novalightschorale.jigsy.com formore.

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.

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.

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 High

School, 1325 S. Dinwiddie St. Enjoydemonstrations, music and danceperformances and more whilebrowsing items from artisans andcrafters. Free.

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.

SUNDAY/DEC. 15Holiday Crafts Workshop. 1 p.m. at

Potomac 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.

Holiday Concert. The Virginia EncoreChorale will perform at 3 p.m. atKenmore Middle School Theater, 200S. Carlin Springs Road. Free. TheSymphony Orchestra of NorthernVirginia Chamber Ensemble will be aspecial guest. Visitencorecreativity.org or 301-261-5747.

FRIDAY/DEC. 27Ballet Performance. 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.

at Northern Virginia CommunityCollege, Annandale campus in theErnst Community Cultural CenterTheater, 8333 Little River Turnpike.The Virginia Ballet Company andSchool presents “Nutcracker.” Ticketsare $30/adult; $20/child, student orsenior. Visitwww.virginiaballetcompany.org fortickets.

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

ONGOINGFood Truck Thursdays. In the

surface parking lot at the corner ofCrystal Drive and 18th Street.

Line Dancing Class. Fridays, 10-11a.m. Line dancing with BarbaraAllen. Covers the basic steps, thencombines them to music for a gentleaerobic workout. More experiencedline dancers are welcome as they canassist newer dancers. At Aurora HillsSenior Center. Call 703-228-5722.

The Crystal City FRESHFARM Marketis open on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.with the same selection of foods andgoods from local producers, in frontof 251 S. 18th St.

Art Exhibit. See a gallery members’show from Nov. 1-24 at GalleryUnderground, 2100 Crystal Drive.Features an array of media, includingwatercolor, oil, sculpture and more.Free. Visitwww.galleryunderground.org or 571-483-0652.

Art Exhibit. See “U.S. 17: Travelingthe Scenic Highway” from Nov. 1-24at Gallery Underground, 2100 CrystalDrive. See photos by CatherinePowers. Free. Visitwww.galleryunderground.org or 571-483-0652.

Theater Performance. See “KingJohn” at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S.Four Mile Run Drive. Performancesbegin Sunday, Oct. 27 throughSunday, Nov. 24. Visit http://wscavantbard.org/ for tickets.

Theater. See “Crossing” through Nov.24 in the Max Theatre at SignatureTheatre, 4200 Campbell Ave.“Crossing” transforms a train stationplatform into a meeting place acrosstime and space, weaving a blend ofmusical genres into a poignant andenchanting song cycle. Tuesday andWednesday performances are at 7:30p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturdayevening performances are at 8 p.m.;Sunday evening performances are at7 p.m. Matinee performances areheld on Saturday and Sunday at 2p.m. Tickets start at $40 and areavailable by phone at 703-573-SEAT,online at signature-theatre.org, or atthe Signature Box Office.

Theater Performance. ThroughSunday, Dec. 8, see Christine Lahti in“Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill” inthe ARK Theatre at SignatureTheatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Ticketson sale. Visit www.signature-theatre.org for times and tickets.

Art Exhibit. See “Spirit Sojourn”paintings and mixed media by ChrisTucker Haggerty at Marymount’sBarry Gallery, 2807 N. Glebe Roadfrom Oct. 25 through Dec. 9. Free.Hours are Monday-Thursday from 10a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturdayfrom 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit

marymount.edu/barrygallery formore.

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. Visitwww.galleryunderground.org or call571-483-0652.

Art Exhibit. See “Small Works of GreatImportance” from Dec. 2-28 atGallery Underground, in the CrystalCity Shops, 2100 Crystal Drive. Free.Features a variety of media by gallerymembers. Hours are Monday-Friday10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday 10a.m.-2 p.m. Visitwww.galleryunderground.org or call571-483-0652.

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.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPSTheatre Classes. Encore Stage &

Studio is holding classes and minicamps for children in grades K-8 aton Saturdays at Thomas JeffersonCommunity Theatre, 125 S. OldGlebe Road and Tuesdays andWednesdays after-school at Theatreon the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile RunDrive. Visit www.encorestageva.orgfor a list of classes.

Registration. Jane Franklin Dancepresents “Forty+,” a workshop seriesfor dancers past the age of 40. RunsTuesdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 5-Jan. 14. Register atwww.janefranklin.com/adult-dance-education/forty-plus or 703-933-1111.

THURSDAY/NOV. 21Book Club. 10:30 a.m. at Central

Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Discuss“Running in the Family” by MichaelOndaatje. Free. 703-228-5946.

Drop-in Story Time: Over 2s. 10:30-11 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m. atShirlington Library, 4200 CampbellAve. For children age 25 months-5years. Free. 703-228-6545.

Drop in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. atCherrydale Library, 2190 N. MilitaryRoad. Children up to age 5 can enjoystories. Free. 703-228-6330.

Drop-in Storytime: Under 2s. 10:30a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S.18th St. For children up to age 2.Free. 703-228-5715.

Drop-in Storytime: Over 2s. 11:15a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S.

18th St. For children age 2-5. Free.703-228-5715.

Bilingual Story Time. 4:15 p.m. atCentral Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.Children can enjoy stories, songs andcrafts in English and Spanish. Free.703-228-5990.

Film. 3-4:30 p.m. at Columbia PikeLibrary, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive.Watch “Robot & Frank” (2012). Free.703-228-5710.

Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. atAurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St.Children in grades K-5 can read totherapy dogs. Free. Register for a slotby calling 703-228-5715.

FRIDAY/NOV. 22Story Time: Baby Steps. 10:30 a.m.

at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S.Walter Reed Drive. Children up to 1year old can enjoy stories. Free. 703-228-5710.

Story Time: Baby Steps. 10:30 a.m.at Westover Library, 1644 N.McKinley Road, suite 3. For childrenup to age 1. Free. 703-228-5260.

Story Time: Over 2s. 10:30 a.m. or11:15 a.m. at Central Library, 1015N. Quincy St. Children age 25months to 5 years. Free. 703-228-5946.

Story Time: Under 2s. 10:30 a.m. or11:15 a.m. at Central Library, 1015N. Quincy St. Children up to age 2.Free. 703-228-5946.

Story Time: Wobbly Walkers. 10:30a.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N.McKinley Road, suite 3. For childrenage 13-24 months. Free. 703-228-5260.

Haitian PeaceQuilts Show. 4-6 p.m.at Trade Roots, 5852 WashingtonBlvd. Browse quilts of various sizes,tote bags, pillow covers, fabric beadjewelry and more. Visitwww.haitipeacequilts.org orwww.fairtraderoots.com or 571-335-4274.

Study Adventure. 4-5:30 p.m. atPotomac Overlook Park, 2845 N.Marcey Road. Create a journal filledwith drawings from outdooradventures. Appropriate for childrenages 8-12. $7/child. 703-528-5406 toRSVP.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 22-24Artful Weekend. Arlington Artists

Alliance present the annual “ArtfulWeekend” at the Hendry House, Ft.CF Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Theshow and sale features the works ofover 30 Arlington-based artists andincludes paintings, ceramics,sculptures and more. Hours areFriday from 6-8 p.m., Saturday from10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday fromnoon-4 p.m. Free. The StardustDance Band will play Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for more.

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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 everymonth 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.

Theater Performance. See “Shakespeare’sKing John” from Oct. 27-Nov. 24 atTheatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four MileRun Drive. Visit wscavantbard.org fortickets and schedule.

Dia De Los Muertos Exhibit. Featuresworks by Gloria Valdes Tarasca, DanaEllyn, David Amoroso and more at theArlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd.Exhibit runs through Nov. 24. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org or 703-248-6800.

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. Visit www.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.

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 call703-875-1100 for tickets.

Theater Performance. See the “SilentShakespeare” 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.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 22-24Artful Weekend. Features art show and art

sale with over 30 Arlington-based artists.There will be a reception Friday from 6-8p.m., hours on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m. Takesplace at Hendry House at Fort C.F. Smith,2411 N. 24th St. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for more.

FRIDAY/NOV. 22One-Man Show. 8 p.m. in the Black Box

Theatre at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd.David Crabb presents “Bad Kid,” anexamination of what it means to grow updifferent and alone. $18. Visitwww.artisphere.com or call 703-875-1100for tickets.

SATURDAY/NOV. 23One-Man Show. 8 p.m. in the Black Box

Theatre at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd.David Crabb presents “Bad Kid,” anexamination of what it means to grow updifferent and alone. $18. There will be amaster class with David Crabb at 1 p.m. at

Artisphere. Visit www.artisphere.com orcall 703-875-1100 for tickets.

Music Performance. Tom McBride willperform at 9 p.m. at IOTA Club & Cafe,2832 Wilson Blvd. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

SUNDAY/DEC. 1Music Showcase. 7:30-11:30 p.m. at IOTA

Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd.Alchemical Records presents EmmettWilliams, Spencer Joyce, reggae/rockband Higher Education, End of Silenceand Charles the Hammer will perform.Visit www.alchemicalrecords.com orwww.iotaclubandcafe.com for more.

THURSDAY/DEC. 5Opening Reception. 7-10 p.m. Alicia

Eggert will talk about her exhibit“Everything You are Looking For” in theTerrace Gallery at Artisphere, 1101 WilsonBlvd. . Free. Visit www.artisphere.com orcall 703-875-1100 for tickets.

SATURDAY/DEC. 7Music Performance. Sofia Rei will perform

at 8 p.m. at Artisphere’s Dome Theatre,1101 Wilson Blvd. She explores theconnections between the various traditionsof South American folklore, jazz andelectronic sounds. $18. artisphere.com.

Black Friday Trio at IotaArlington and Alexandria locals join forces for a Friday, Nov. 29 show. Headliner The

Dawn Drapes, an alternative indie rock trio, and Iota regulars since 2011, have have hit theirstride with a sound that is an irregular mix of avant garde and folk. Original members MikeSanzo and Daniel Rice joined with drummer Greg “Eggy” Gorman in 2012. With one albumunder their belt, they strike chords somewhere between Nirvana and Fleetwood Mac.

Newcomers The Post, formed this year and fronted by lead singer and songwriter ChelseaBryan alongside co-writer/vocalist/pianist Kate Jarosik, have played venues around the areaand are bringing their repertoire of songs to Iota’s stage for the first time. Bryan’s soulful,occasionally angsty vocals and ambitious themes (death, faith, heritage) find their homein rock ballads, blues numbers and the occasional electro-rock anthem.

Money Cannot Be Eaten is a three-piece psychedelic-roots-rock band based out ofHarrisonburg, Va. Their music is largely inspired by the Shenandoah Valley, the small farmthey spent the past year managing, and the community of families, friends, and musiciansthey have found themselves welcomed into.

Find out more about the bands at www.facebook.com/moneycannotbeeaten,www.facebook.com/thepostdc and www.facebook.com/thedawndrapes.

The Dawn Drapes

SATURDAY/NOV. 23Bilingual Concert. 11 a.m.-12:30

p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N.Quincy St. Children can enjoy aninteractive musical experience withrecording artist Jose-Luis Orozco.Free. 703-228-5946.

Dance Ensemble Performance.7:30 p.m. at Gunston Arts CenterTheater One, 2700 S. Lang St. WatchLos Quetzales perform traditionaldances of Mexico. $12/advance;$15/door. Visit www.quetzales.org or703-638-0585 for tickets.

MONDAY/NOV.25Story Time: Baby Steps. 2 p.m. at

Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.For children up to age 1. Free. 703-228-5946.

Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. atCentral Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.Children in grades K-5 can read to

therapy dogs for 15 minutes. Registerfor a slot by calling 703-228-5946.

Book Club. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at CentralLibrary, 1015 N. Quincy St. “Lost inShangri-La” by Mitchell Zuckoff.Free. 703-228-5946.

TUESDAY/NOV. 26Book Club. 2 p.m. at Westover Library,

1644 N. McKinley Road, suite 3.Discuss “Rin Tin Tin” by SusanOrlean. Free. 703-228-5260.

Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. atWestover Library, 1644 N. McKinleyRoad, suite 3. Children in grades K-5can read to therapy dogs. Free.Register for a slot by calling 703-228-5260.

Crafting for Adults. 6:30-7:30 p.m. atShirlington Library, 4200 CampbellAve. Adults can decorate cupcakes.Free. 703-228-6545.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 27Nanny Club. 10 a.m.-noon at Columbia

Pike Library, 816 S. Walter ReedDrive. For children up to age 5. Free.703-228-5710.

ASL Club for Kids. 4 p.m. atColumbia Pike Library, 816 S. WalterReed Drive. Children in grades K-5can enjoy activities, songs and moreexploring American Sign Language.Free. 703-228-5710.

Kids Club. 4 p.m. at Central Library,1015 N. Quincy St. Children ingrades K-5 can enjoy activities andmore. Free 703-228-5710.

SATURDAY/NOV. 30Pop-Up Retail Event. 11 a.m. at the

Ballston BID’s Launch Pad space inthe Ballston Common Mall, 4238Wilson Blvd. The event will showcaselocal home-based and onlinebusinesses. Local author LindseyJensen Berke will read from herbook; Tippi Toes Dance will hand outgift bags for children at selectlocations in Arlington. Visitwww.arlingtonsmallbusinessday.org

for locations.

FRIDAY/DEC. 6Opening Reception. 5-8 p.m., meet

some of the artists of “Yes, It’sColored Pencil” at GalleryUnderground, in the Crystal CityShops, 2100 Crystal Drive. Free.Features works by members of theColored Pencil Society of America.For more information visitwww.galleryunderground.org or call571-483-0652.

SATURDAY/DEC. 7Art+Pints Bazaar. 2-5 p.m. at P.

Brennan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant,2910 Columbia Pike. Beer will besold to benefit the Arlington FoodAssistance Center. There will also beartisans selling their art, a silentauction, games and more. Free, butbring a non-perishable food item fordonation. Visit greendrinks.org/arlington for more.

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 fortickets. There will be a specialMonday night performance of Gypsyon Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. There will beno performances on the evenings ofTuesday, Dec. 24, Wednesday, Dec.25, or Thursday, Jan. 2.

SATURDAY/JAN. 11Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at

Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. FourMile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Danceperforms “Mouse in House,” adaptedfrom the book “The Mouse ofAmherst” by Elizabeth Spires. $15/adult; $10/child. Call 703-933-1111or visit www.janefranklin.com.

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

As a teen, Chef GuiseppeRicciardi’s Thanksgiving din-ners were anything but tradi-tional. Ricciardi , the proprietor

of Dolce Vita and Dolce Veloce in Fairfax,moved to New York from Italy with his fam-ily when he was 14. His family celebratedThanksgiving in their new country, but theyput an Italian twist on the holiday.

“We had turkey on the table,” he said.“But we couldn’t help but add an Old Worldfavorite: crepe manicotti with cheese.”

From keeping the Old World alive to serv-ing Asian influenced side dishes to makingover traditional southern foods, local culi-nary experts like Ricciardi are preparing forthe holiday, but turkey isn’t the only thingon their menus.

For Chef Stephen P. Sands of CulinariaCooking School in Vienna, Thanksgiving isa family affair. “My sons began in thekitchen cooking with me from when theywere about 3,” he said. “Now, every holi-day we share the duties and enjoy the con-versation and share stories that have hap-pened during the year, or reminisce abouttimes past.”

This Thanksgiving, he can be found in thekitchen with his adult children braising cab-bage with red wine or making his ownAsian-inspired cranberry sauce with gingerand pinot noir.

“Asian ingredients have become part ofthe mainstream culinary mix,” said Sands.“Ginger and Chinese five-spice powder …turn up along with Oregon wine in … thisclassic holiday dish.”

Arlington-based chef and instructorKristen Robinson, of The International Cu-linary School at The Art Institute of Wash-

ington, said her Turkey Day menu has rootsin her childhood traditions. For her, Thanks-giving was an all-hands-on-deck family af-fair.

Her most cherished memories are thosespent her grandparents’ sides, helping intheir restaurant in Mount Carmel, Pa. “I canremember helping my grandfather pushpeeled potatoes through a fry cutter whileI stood on top of a five-gallon bucket so thatI was tall enough to reach it,” she said, add-ing that she would then help her grandfa-ther roll out dinner rolls and make hundredsof pies and other sweets with her grand-mother. She also helped her uncle roast tur-keys and make huge batches of mashedpotatoes and stuffing.

When the last patron left the restaurant,Robinson’s family would clean up from thepublic Thanksgiving rush, lock the doorsand re-set the table.

“We would all gather around the tableafter a long day’s work and laugh and eat,say thanks for all that we had,” saidRobinson. “It always felt like a true accom-

plishment, feeding hundreds of people andseeing the joy spread across their faces. Butthe best part was the end of the night whenit was just family, talking and laughingabout funny things that had happened.”

Those childhood Thanksgiving influencesremain. One of Robinson’s Thanksgivingdishes this year is baby carrots and garlictossed in balsamic and olive oil. Also on hermenu are a yellow squash casserole withgoat cheese, roasted Brussels sprouts withbacon and buttery mashed potatoes.

“I try to make sure each side dish I pre-pare has a nice variety of flavors with lotsof vegetables and fruits,” she said. “I willactually be deboning my turkey after I brineit this year and rolling it into a roulade toensure I have a nice crispy skin on each serv-ing.”

Reston-based nutritionist Teri Cochraneof Healing Paths LLC believes Thanksgiv-ing can be about health as well as family. Infact, she assembles her menu based on thehealing properties of each dish.

When it comes to her bird, Cochrane fo-

cuses on the breast. She stuffs the cavity ofa bone-in turkey breast with pears, carrotsand celery, then rubs it with a mixture offresh garlic, oregano, rosemary and oliveoil. “I am thankful for the bird that keepson giving,” she said. “You can use the left-overs to make multiple meals.”

She also slices carrots, peels sweet pota-toes and dices beets before coating them— along with fresh rosemary — with oliveoil and sliding them into the oven.

“The vegetables’ colors display the abun-dance of beta carotene you will be takingin,” she said. “Beta carotene, typically foundin these vegetables, has been shown to beprotective against lung cancer when takenthrough foods. My nervous system issoothed and I experience restful sleep after… this meal.”

Also on Cochrane’s Thanksgiving table isa new twist on a deep-south dish: wiltedcollards over brown basmati rice. “This ver-sion of collards takes a Southern dish typi-cally seasoned with pork fat and converts itinto a gluten-free, vegetarian option mixedwith brown rice and offers generousamounts of vitamins K, A, C and E,” she said.

Her dessert includes a fruit-packed breadpudding, but skips the refined carbohy-drates, butter and sugar found in traditionalbread puddings. “I like to weave a flavorthread with my menus,” said Cochrane.“This takes the cranberries through dessert.”

Celebrating Thanksgiving Like a Chef Local chefs and culinary expertsshare family stories and recipes.

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Turkey breastsstuffed withpears, carrotsand celery andrubbed with amixture of freshgarlic, oregano,rosemary andolive oil is astaple on nutri-tionist TeriCochrane’sThanksgivingtable.

DetailsRecipes from the dishes mentioned in

this article can be found online atwww.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2013/nov/19/celebrating-thanksgiving-chef.

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Sports Brief

Yorktown FootballWins, W-L Loses

The Yorktown football team, seeded No.7 in the 6A North region playoffs, defeatedNo. 10 Fairfax 12-7 in the opening roundon Nov. 15.

The Patriots will travel to face No. 2 LakeBraddock at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.

No. 4 Washington-Lee lost to No. 13Stonewall Jackson 42-34, ending the Gen-erals’ season. W-L finished 8-3 and won itsfirst district championship since 1975.

By Isabel Amend

The Connection

After placing second at the 6ANorth regional meet Nov. 6 andearning its first state berth, theWashington-Lee girls’ cross

country team made school history yet againon Friday, Nov. 15, by placing second in the6A race at the VHSL state meet with a totalof 100 points.

Oakton placed first with 55 points andLake Braddock placed third with 112 points.

Sarah Angell was the Generals’ top run-ner with a time of 18:18, followed by Jor-dan Selby (18:30), Kathryn Eng (19:25),Donia Nichols (19:32), Sarah Sears (19:47),Jordan Grimaldi (19:51) and AnnikaMacewen (20:34). The race was highlightedby Caroline Alcorta of West Springfield, whoset a course record in 17 minutes and 13seconds.

The Generals have had an exciting sea-son to say the least. In August, the athletesmade it their goal to win their conferencemeet, be in the top three in the region, andfinish in the top three at states. Their recipe

for success included hard work, team dy-namic, and passion for the sport. CoachMatt Przydzial believes that the 2013 groupof girls is special because all seven individu-als demonstrated an unrivaled commitmentto cross training, logging in summer miles,and staying focused during the season. Usu-ally only three to four girls each year showthis kind of passion for the sport.

Przydzial said that “even though we didnot have seven girls run personal bests, wehad seven girls that never gave up andpushed through a very challenging course.”

The Great Meadow course is known forits breathtaking scenery yet tough terrain.The first mile features a flat and twistinggrass section; the second mile features acreek and some notable hills, then the thirdmile weeds out strong runners from weakones with a burdensome uphill. Finally, therunners sprint through a deceiving 600-meter stretch that seems a lot shorter than

it really is.“One of our last bits of advice before the

race,” Przydzial said, “was not to give upmentally since we knew most of the racewas going to be run without the help ofspectators.”

Preparation for the meet included ridinga private charter bus to a hotel where thegirls stayed overnight. They surveyed thecourse on Thursday to prepare for a chal-lenging race the next day. The girls weresimultaneously excited and nervous aboutputting their potential into action.

“I was the most nervous I’ve ever beenon the starting line,” Selby said, “but plug-ging in hard workouts and having a niceteam finish at regionals gave me the confi-dence to finish strong.”

Each varsity harrier carries her own dis-tinctive personality. Together, the girls workin unison to create a fun team atmosphere.They crack jokes and elicit laughter as they

teach the coaches’ two young daughtershow to say new words. Selby and Angelllistened to a special states playlist as Engtalked to Coach Laura Jenkins. Angell ex-udes the confidence and poise of a top-tierrunner.

“I was slightly less nervous due to myperformance at regionals,” she said. “I knewthat I could depend on my teammates forsupport.”

Coach Przydzial said that “Angell had aparticularly impressive race to earn fifthplace and all-state honors. She certainlyproved that she’s in shape entering indoorand outdoor track seasons.”

Angell had unfinished business after com-ing to the state meet as an individual lastyear and having a disappointing finish.

Washington-Lee can expect big things tohappen heading into track season. BothSears and Grimaldi have had breakout per-formances over the last few months.

W-L Girls’ XC Finishes Second at State MeetAngell is Generals’top finisher infourth place.

Washington-Lee senior SarahAngell placed fifth in the 6A girls’race at the VHSL state cross coun-try meet on Nov. 15 at GreatMeadow.

The Washington-Lee girls’ cross country team placed second among 6Ateams at the state meet on Nov. 15 at Great Meadow. From left are SarahAngell, Annika Macewen, Donia Nichols and Jordan Selby, Sarah Searsand Kathryn Eng.

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

CLOTHING DRIVEThe 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 donate at the BIDoffices, 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive.

THURSDAY/NOV. 21Meeting. 12:15 p.m. at La Cote d’Or,

6876 Lee Highway. The ArlingtonRotary Club foundation talk. Visitwww.arlingtonrotaryclub.org.

Holiday Floral Design Event. 7-9p.m. at NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd.Features Urban Petal’s Sarah von

Pollaro, who will show how to createsimple, elegant holiday designs. $25.There will also be refreshments,raffle and door prizes. Proceedsbenefit Rock Spring Garden Club’soutreach programs. Must RSVP byNov. 11. E-mail Renee Bayes [email protected] or 703-241-2651.

Speaker Series. 8-9:30 a.m. at WETA,2775 S. Quincy St. LeadershipArlington will discuss the RosslynSector Plan. Register atwww.leadershiparlington.org.

FRIDAY/NOV. 22Healthy Aging Lecture. 11 a.m.-noon

at 601 S. Carlin Springs Road.“Understanding Your Medical Bills”presented by Sam Crosby, from VHC.Free, but RSVP to 703-558-6859.

Blood Drive. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. atWestover Branch Library, 1644 N.McKinley Road. The American RedCross Greater Chesapeake andPotomac Blood Services is holding

blood drives throughout the region.Donors are encouraged to call 1-800RED CROSS or visitredcrossblood.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 23Interactive Workshop. 10 a.m.-1

p.m. at Ballston Mall - LaunchPad,4238 Wilson Blvd., suite 1132. Youngadult women can learn how to builda better relationship with a boss. $25includes brunch. Visit http://livingvicky.org/index.php/events toregister and information.

MONDAY/NOV. 25Yoga. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Central Library,

1015 N. Quincy St. Hosted byLaughing Yoga. All abilities welcome.E-mail [email protected] for more.

SATURDAY/NOV. 30Small Business Day. The goal of the

program is to increase the level ofawareness, and to promote thediverse offering of locally ownedsmall businesses and serviceproviders in the Arlingtoncommunity, and to encourageresidents to shop local between BlackFriday and Cyber Monday.

Participating businesses areencouraged to offer special discounts,services, contests, giveaways, and in-store events to promote ASBD. Aspecial event is also planned toshowcase local home-based andonline businesses. Contact ShanaLawlor at [email protected].

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“Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’sOffice of Senior Adult Programs for Nov.25-30.

Arlington senior centers: AuroraHills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N.Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N.Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Ar-lington Mill, 909 S. Dinwiddie St., alsoMadison Community Center, 3829 N.Stafford St.; TJ Comm. Center, 3501 S.2nd St. Arlington senior centers will beclosed Nov. 28 and Nov. 29.

Medicare coverage explained,Monday, Nov. 25, 1:30 p.m., AuroraHills. Free. Register, 703-228-5722.

Line dancing for beginners,Mondays, 112 a.m., Thomas JeffersonCommunity Center. Free. Register, 703-228-4403.

Inventions that changed theworld, roundtable discussion, Tuesday,Nov. 26, 11:15 a.m., Lee.

Happiness discussion, Tuesday,Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed. Free.Register, 703-228-0955.


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As the person primarily responsible forstocking the house with supplies and maintain-ing miscellaneous inventory, I am frequently instores (supermarket, drugstore, pet store, etc.)buying the staples (not an office supply refer-ence) our family needs to maintain our life-style, such as it is. And if I do say so myself,and I do, I do an excellent job balancingneeds, wants and available cash flow to fulfillthose various requirements. I don’t know if Ishould win an award, but I should definitelybe nominated for the tasks I regularly under-take and the success I have completing them.Moreover, considering the underlying fact thatI have a terminal disease: stage IV, non-smallcell lung cancer (the incurable kind), and acash flow which is hardly guaranteed or pre-dictable, I certainly deserve an “A” for effort.

As much as I don’t/didn’t want to factor myoriginal prognosis: “13 months to two years”into my daily life, especially when allocatingresources/spending money, not consideringthat prognosis/time line has been nearlyimpossible. The logic goes something like this:why spend money today on an item I mightnot need in six months (if you know what Imean)? Why deprive/neglect myself today (adefinite) in order to prepare/plan for tomorrow(a maybe), a tomorrow that, ever since myFebruary, 2009 diagnosis is no longer guaran-teed, or at least no longer anticipated as it wasprior to that date – on paper, anyway; giventhe fact that both of my parents lived into theirmid-eighties (I was diagnosed at 54 and half)?

Nevertheless, as my life has gone on, some-what unexpectedly, considering what myoncologist said to Team Lourie back in early2009, my attitude about the future hasevolved. Whereas once I had one (pre-diagno-sis), then didn’t (post diagnosis); now I sort ofam having one, subject to change of courseand therein lies the rub (although, it’s a heckof a lot more than a “rub,” it’s more like a sys-temic irritation); trying to live/consume nor-mally in the face/context of a terminal cancerdiagnosis. It has been and continues to be thebane of my rather fortunate existence. I don’twant to pretend or presume that life goes onas I have said it has – for me, but acting as if itdoesn’t is hardly the negative attitude I want toembrace. And for the most part, I haven’t.

This emotional maturity manifested itselfrecently at the supermarket. I bought multipleitems that I didn’t need now (charcoal lighterfluid, two cans of shaving gel; in general, non-perishables), but presumably would need later(months later), but given their sale price, theirnet cost to me was too appealing to resist, so Ibought them – without thinking too muchabout my life expectancy time line. In fact, thetime line thing didn’t hit me until later when Irealized that I had made purchases whose ulti-mate benefit to me (other then the price dis-count now), when I would actually use/needthe items, was not now, but later, much later.A “later” that I’m not 100-percent sure I have,given my semi-precarious cancer-centric exis-tence. The future was once again part of myinstinctive planning. And that realization mademe feel unburdened somehow.

Mind over matter, I’m sure, since I’vereceived no result (lab work, CT Scan, etc. –and certainly no assurance from my oncolo-gist) to indicate that my medical status haschanged somehow. Still, it was a good feelingto have and one that gave me hope that myfuture is indeed more than just an abbreviatedversion of my past.

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

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