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Four Mile RunRestoration Project BeginsNews, Page 3

‘Oakgrove’Or ‘Oak Grove’News, Page 4

Summer FunSummer FunEntertainment, Page 8

A push of a silver button shoots streams ofwater high in the air, and a summer tradi-

tion began Memorial Day weekend at LyonVillage Park. Talon and his brother Logan

Duce play football with their father yelling“touchdown” every time they successfully

catch a slippery pass through the sprinkler.

A push of a silver button shoots streams ofwater high in the air, and a summer tradi-

tion began Memorial Day weekend at LyonVillage Park. Talon and his brother Logan

Duce play football with their father yelling“touchdown” every time they successfully

catch a slippery pass through the sprinkler.

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Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren

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See Cooperative, Page 10

By Vernon Miles

The Connection

In a way, Joan Horwitt, head of theReevesland Learning Center, is gettingwhat she hoped for. Fourteen yearsafter purchasing the Reevesland prop-

erty and allowing it to fall into disrepair,the County Board is taking action. But in-stead of dedicating $2.5 million in neces-sary renovations to the farmhouse to turnit into a public space, Horwitt was surprisedon May 18.

The County Board would be voting to sellthe property.

Originally built in 1865, the Reeveslandfarm was the last dairy farm in Arlington.When its owner, Nelson Reeves, died in2000, his three children sold the propertyto the county for $1.8 million. It was turnedinto a historic district in 2004, but has sincesat empty. In 2014, the county funded$500,000 towards the building’s restora-tion, but the project was abandoned whenan inspection of the site revealed more ex-tensive damage requiring a $710,000 re-sta-bilization of the building foundation. In a3-2 vote in favor at its May 19 meeting, theCounty Board voted to authorize CountyManager Barbara Donnellan to separate thefarmhouse from the surrounding propertyand begin the process of selling the build-ing to a private owner.

According to Lisa Grandle, ArlingtonCounty park development division chief, thesale would come with certain restrictivestipulations. The property owners wouldnot be able to subdivide or sublet the hometo renters. Any external additions to thehouse would require approval from the Ar-lington Historical Affairs and Landmark

Review Board. Sale of the home would re-quire approval from the County Board. Ad-ditionally, if the property owners restore thebuilding to a residence, the property wouldneed to undergo renovations, thoughGrandle says the code changes would notbe as extensive as requirements the countywould be forced to finance if the propertywere restored as a public park. Grandlepraised the work of groups like theReevesland Learning Center, but said theorganization hadn’t put forward any sub-stantial financing towards the building’srenovations.

“The Reevesland [Learning Center] is

willing to put in the sweat equity,” saidGrandle, “but this is going to take workdone by professional contractors.”

Nancy Iacomini, vice chair of the Plan-ning Commission, said that she believed theproperty’s sale to a single-family would beits own restoration of the building’s legacy.

“Sometimes preservation can best be ac-complished by a partnership wherein [theproperty] is sold to someone else who canthen actually restore and live in the build-ing,” said Iacomini. “It gives it life again.That’s the case here.”

While the sale of the property would haveto be approved by the Arlington Historical

Affairs and Landmark Review Board, theboard’s chair Joan Lawrence spoke in favorof the sale. Lawrence lives in a home pro-tected as a historic site and said the pro-cess for making any external changes is rig-orous. Like Iacomini, Lawrence said shebelieves the building’s sale to be preferableto the current condition.

“It’s important that this house be alive anda living example of preservation instead ofjust being mothballed,” said Lawrence.

But the sale, both in concept and process,was vocally opposed by members of thenearby community.

“I have lived in the county for 40 years,”said Horwitt. “I have never heard of acounty proposal that is more out of stepwith the Arlington community or is such ahurtful slap in the face to Arlington kids andadults than the unwarranted and secretiveproposal to sell the beloved historic ReevesFarmhouse.”

Horwitt works at the property with theReevesland Learning Center, an organiza-tion that manages a set of garden beds lo-cated on the property used to educate localschool children about farming and ecology.While the garden beds will be maintainedas public property with the farmhouse’s sale,Horwitt also regularly uses the front porchof the building as a teaching area. Horwittdescribed sitting on the front porch of thebuilding with children looking out acrossher favorite part of the days when local stu-dents visit the site.

“[Arlington children] have fallen in lovewith the spirit and history of the farm-house,” said Horwitt. “When they sit on theporch, we have lessons in Arlington history.They often asked ‘when can we go inside?’

Arlington History for SaleCommunity reacts to CountyBoard’s vote to allow ReeveslandFarmhouse to be sold.

Joan Horwitt on the front porch of Reevesland.

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Arlington County and the City of Al-exandria have been working with acitizen task force for several years

to plan the Four Mile Run RestorationProject. On Wednesday, May 20, membersof the Arlington County Board, the Alexan-dria City Council and the joint task forceon Four Mile Run gathered near the MountVernon Bridge for the officialgroundbreaking of the restoration project.

The first projects from the Master Planwill be constructed in 2015. There are threesites where work will be completed. Site 1is the area near the Mount Vernon Bridge.The work in this area will include creatingan area in the stream for sediment to col-lect, where it can be easily removed insteadof being washed further downstream. Somestructures called “J-hooks” will also be con-structed in the stream. A J-hook is a curvedline of rocks installed in the stream that helpto direct the stream flow towards the cen-

ter of the channel.Site 2 is the Arlington side of the stream,

extending from the Mount Vernon Bridgeto Route 1. The work in this area will in-clude removing the large stones along thestream bank, terracing the banks, and re-planting with native plants. Structuresknown as “living shorelines,” which aresmall breakwaters made of stone with wet-land plants behind them, will be installedalong the bottom of the stream bank. Aviewing platform will be constructed alongthe stream bank as well. The native plantswill include pickerelweed, arrow allum,three-square, bee balm, common rush,black-eyed susan, mountain mint, golden-rod, and more. A coffer dam will be con-structed in the stream to divert the streamflow around the work area during construc-tion.

Site 3 is the wetland area on the Alexan-

Four Mile Run Restoration Project BeginsCooperative effort cited at groundbreaking.

Members of the Arlington County Board and Alexandria City Council joinwith former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, NVRC Executive Director Mark Gibband co-chairs of the Joint task for on Four Mile Run for the officialgroundbreaking of the Four Mile Run Restoration Project on Wednesday,May 20, at Four Mile Run Park.

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See Bulletin Board, Page 11

What’s in aname? thatwhich wecall a rose,

By any other name would smellas sweet.”

Shakespeare, “Romeo andJuliet”

So it is with ArlingtonCounty’s park at North Quincyand 17th Streets. The weath-ered sign of years ago uses twowords in the name, while ev-ery current mention conflatesthem into one. Either way, theneighbors are delighted at thenew look and the new oppor-tunities to enjoy their ownspace for play and relaxation.

Upon close of the Civil War,the Schutt family acquired a large Ar-lington estate and christened it “OakGrove.” The original house burned in1900. It was replaced at 1721 Cherry

Valley Road (nowNorth QuincyStreet) by adwelling that stillstands, andwhich once wasdescribed as anexample of ruralArlington archi-tecture having“Monterey-typeveranda andwisteria-coveredwalls.” TheSchutt propertyis now over-

grown with houses stretching roughlyfrom the school’s planetarium to LeeHighway, with one patch across thathighway holding Oak Grove Condo-miniums in North Lincoln Street.

The county acquired most of theparkland in 1974-1975 and attacheda parcel in 2002, according to SusanKalish, public relations director, De-partment of Parks and Recreation.

History notwithstanding, “(S)ince the ‘70sits been one word . . . Oakgrove,” she said.

Bernadette Grullon and Joshua Serck arepark designers responsible for Oakgrove.They were faced with an unofficial-sizedsoccer field, an outdated children’s play-ground and a small gazebo. Of greater im-portance, a visitor encountered stairs and

a steep ramp, meaning the park failed tomeet accessibility standards of the Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act.

Grullon explains that the scope of workwas driven by the choice of funding in thecounty budget: “Parks – Capital Mainte-nance.” The project had to hew to the samekind of facilities while bringing everything

up to current standards. Oncea broad outline had been pre-pared, the proposal was pre-sented to the neighborsthrough Cherrydale CitizensAssociation. Serck emphasizesthe weight given to residents’voices. “Every project is keyedto neighborhood wants,” hesaid. Grullon and Serck agreethat neighborhood feedback isessential. This is true not onlybecause local folks often offergood ideas to improve the de-sign, but also because the com-munity should have a sense ofsatisfaction and pride in theirpark when the work is com-pleted.

Debby Cook represented thecitizens association as liaisonwith the park designers. Shesaid the plans originally pro-

posed were very good, and both countystaffers listened and were “cooperative.”“Things are turning out,” she said, “prettyclose to the way we expected.”

Last week’s rededication of the park sig-naled completion of Phase One. The soccerfield’s measurements are official. Bleachersawait fans. Irrigation lines are laid to as-sure healthy grass and other plantings. Anew path with measured distance rings thearea and invites walkers and joggers. Scat-tered benches invite pause.

Phase Two, replacement of the gazeboand playground, should be completed bysummertime next year. Still under consid-eration is a possible Phase Three: creationof a rain garden; as is often the case, thegarden depends on funding.

Special note must be taken of the man-ner in which ADA-compliant accessibilitywas achieved.

A slightly graded walkway rises fromNorth 17th Street. Poured concrete wouldbe expected. However, an element ofwhimsy in the entryway is unexpected.Boulders satisfy the “natural look” desiredby the community. However, the centerpieceis a 12-feet high tree sculpture holding aname board amidst metal leaves, as well asa wide-eyed metal owl.

A small neighborhoodpark is rededicated.‘Oakgrove’ or ‘Oak Grove’

Jim Todd, president of Cherrydale Citizens Association, welcomes members to thepark rededication. Main speaker, Jennifer Fioretti (front seat, pink sweater), deputydirector, Department of Parks and Recreation, waits to be introduced.

“Oak Grove” today, 1721 North Quincy St.

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APPLICANTS NEEDEDArlington Commission on Long-

Term Care Residences needsadvocates who work or live inArlington. The commission iscurrently seeking prospectivecommission members and volunteerswilling to serve as liaisons to long-term care residences. For moreinformation or an application, go tothe Commission on Long-Term CareResidence’s website:commissions.arlingtonva.us/ltcr/, or

contact the Agency on Aging 703-228-1700, via TTY (703) 228-1788,or via e-mail ArlAAA@arlingtonva.us.

THROUGH NOVEMBERBorrow Gardening Tools.

Wednesdays: 5-7 p.m., Fridays: 3-5p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. atArlington Central Library, 1015North Quincy St. “The Shed” atArlington Central Library is open andlending gardening tools to Arlingtonresidents and property owners. Free.See library.arlingtonva.us for more.

THROUGH MAY 30May Week. The Northern Virginia

Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. ishosting a series of youth-focused

events including a movie night, artssymposium, and an anti-bullyingworkshop. All events are free. Visitwww.dstnovac.org to register.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 27Arlington County Board Candidate

Forum. 5-7:30 p.m. at theArtisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. TheArlington Chamber of Commerce,with supporting partner RosslynBusiness Improvement District, willbe holding a business-themedcandidate forum which will feature amoderated discussion of topics. Visitwww.arlingtonchamber.org.

FRIDAY/MAY 29Application Deadline. Leadership

Arlington is seeking rising juniorsand seniors from area high schools toapply for the Leadership ArlingtonYouth Program Class of 2015. Freeto apply. Visitwww.www.leadershiparlington.org/programs/apply/youth-programapply.

Mayor Visit. 9:50 a.m. at ThomasJefferson Middle School, 125 S OldGlebe Road. D.C. FormerWashington, D.C. Mayor VincentGray will visit 7th grade students anddiscuss the civil rights movement,integration and more. Free. Visitwww.apsva.us.

SATURDAY/MAY 30Neighborhood Shred Day. 8 a.m.-12

p.m. at The Woman’s Club of

Arlington Parking Lot, 700S.Buchanan St. In addition to ashredding event, find a bake sale andfree vision and hearing tests. Call703-553-5800 for more.

SATURDAY/MAY 31Arlington Rose Foundation Event.

2-4 p.m. at Merrifield Garden Center,8132 Lee Highway, Falls Church.Take a team-based workshop onpruning and maintenance. Free. Call703-371-9351.

MONDAY/JUNE 1ESL PLacement Exams. 9 a.m. and 6

p.m. at Syphax Education Center,2110 Washington Blvd. #106.

Bulletin Board

By Michael McMorrow

The Connection

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Supporting AWLAThe Animal Welfare League of Arlington held its 20th Annual Walk forthe Animals and Pet Fest at Bluemont Park on May 9.

Melody Kisor, an Arlington resi-dent, was on hand to support anddonate with her three-month Labmix, Walter. Kisor adopted Walterapproximately three weeks agofrom the AWLA. Kisor also orga-nized a “pack” — preregisteredmembers such as herself receiveda commemorative t-shirt, alongwith other give-a-ways.

Nyambo Anuluoha, manager ofbusiness development at ArlingtonCommunity Federal Credit Union,shows the table where plenty ofwater bottles were readily avail-able for people and their pets.Anuluoha said that ACFCU “lovesbeing involved in local events andsupporting partners.”

Suzie Cook, director of marketingand business development for theArlington Community FederalCredit Union, gives a dog a treat.ACFCU was one of the sponsors onhand with its own dogs as well assupporting other dogs.

Donna Hamaker is a Realtor withBuck & Associates, one of theevent’s sponsors. They had offereda variety of give-a-ways including acollapsible travel bowl for pets.She shows a picture of “Louie,” arescue from the AWLA.

Lyndie Votaw, a resident and Real-tor in Arlington, said this was hersixth year supporting AWLA along-side her dog, Mcalan. Her dog wasneutered at a discounted pricethrough the AWLA and for that sheis happy to make a donation eachyear. She feels more people shouldbe aware of this economic benefit(spay/neuter at low prices) that theAWLA provides for pet owners as itwould assist those in need as wellas offer education on why spaying/neutering is critical.

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Opinion

To listen to the national news, onewould think that the next Presiden-tial election is in November. But no.That’s November 2016.

In the meantime, every year is an Electionyear in Virginia, and in 2015, virtually everystate and local office is on the ballot.

In heavily Democratic districts (or any dis-trict that is solidly one party or the other), anyreal competition comes in the primary.

That’s June 9 in Arlington.Voters will choose two from a list of six

Democrats seeking to be on the ballot in No-vember for Arlington County Board. This is aprimary opportunity for choice in Arlington.

Five Democrats are on the ballot on June 9for House of Delegates District 45, to replaceDel. Rob Krupicka who is stepping down.

If you live in one of the affected districts,you will vote on June 9 at your usual pollingplace. Be sure to bring photo identification.

IN ARLINGTON, the General Election on Nov.3. will include Virginia Senate (30th, 31st, and32nd Districts), Virginia House of Delegates

(45th, 47th, 48th, and 49th Districts), CountyConstitutional Offices (Clerk of Court,Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff,Commissioner of Revenue, and Trea-surer), County Board (two seats), andSchool Board.

In Arlington, staggered terms on the CountyBoard and School Board mean that there aretwo seats on the County Board and one onSchool Board up for election.

On the Ballot, June 9:Democratic Primary,ArlingtonMORE ON ARLINGTON VOTING: https://vote.arlingtonva.us/elections/

With County Board members Mary Hynes andWalter Tejada not seeking reelection, six Democratsare on the primary ballot; voters will choose two.

❖ Katie Cristol, www.katiecristol.com❖ Christian Dorsey, www.christiandorsey.org/❖ Peter Fallon, http://fallonforcountyboard.org/❖ James Lander, www.jameslander.org/❖ Andrew Schneider, andrewforarlington.com/

❖ Bruce Wiljanen, www.facebook.com/bruce.wiljanen.7

Connection coverage of the race for theArlington County Board:www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/apr/21/candidates-debate-future-arlingtons-growth/

Member House of Delegates, 45th DistrictFive Democrats vie to replace Rob Krupicka who is

stepping down❖ Mark Levine, email: mark@markfordelegate.com,

website: www.markfordelegate.com❖ Julie Jakopic, email: juliejakopic@gmail.com,

website: www.juliefordelegate.com❖ Clarence Tong, email: clarence.tong@gmail.com,

website: http://clarencetong.com/❖ L.M. “Larry Altenburg II, email:

larry@larryaltenburg.net, website: http://altenburgfordelegate.net/

❖ Craig Fifer, email: craig@fiferfordelegate.com,website: www.fiferfordelegate.com

Connection coverage of the race for the 45th:www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/may/19/fight-45th/

Republicans in the 45th House District and 30thSenate District will choose candidates at a Party Can-vass (also known as a firehouse primary) on Thursday,June 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m., at Minnie Howard Campus, 3801W Braddock Rd, Alexandria. See Virginia Republicanwebsite for more, http://rpv.org/ Arlington GOPwebsite www.arlingtongop.org/

Voting, June 9 No, not for Hillary or Jeb or Carly. Locally,June 9, 2015 is an Election Day that counts.

Editorial

By Richard Geiger

After the showing of “American Sniper,”the audience around me at our localtheater — perhaps like yours — re-

mained silent. It lasted long minutes beforepeople quietly rose and shuffled out.

I think we were sharing heartbreak.We were sharing an urgency for solutions to

combat trauma called post-traumatic stresssyndrome (PTSD). As many dedi-cated care-givers search for solutions,one fact is emerging: one method oftreatment does not fit everyone.

“Individuality,” in fact, has become a guid-ing principle of new medical efforts by theDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA) and theNational Center for Complementary and Inte-grative Health (NCCIH) to treat PTSD. Armedwith a federal grant, they’re trying to find “al-ternative” therapies that can complement andindividualize conventional (drug-based) treat-ment.

While the need for cure is growing, conven-tional drug treatments aren’t working over thelong haul. In many cases, drug dependenciesare created instead — without any real cure insight.

Meeting an individual patient’s needs makesperfect sense. But so far, even some comple-mentary medicine advocates doubt if a trulyindividualized treatment can result from clini-cal laboratory research. The laboratory ap-proach mostly addresses physical symptoms,not the patient’s unique individuality andwhole life experience.

Interestingly, there are already examples ofeffective treatment in real-life settings — har-bingers of individualization’s deeper potential.The War Resilience Center at Fort Bliss, Texas,a U.S. Army PTSD care unit, exposes a patient

to a variety of alternative health therapies suchas acupuncture and Reike, and tailors treat-ment to individual response. Social workerssuch as Karen Soltes, co-founder of Warriorsat Ease, find meditation practices to be effec-tive because they adapt well to individual lifeneeds.

Perhaps the heart of what’s at play is illus-trated by caregivers right on the battlefield,such as chaplains, ministering to each with a

focus on a key aspect of their indi-viduality — the spiritual.

Take, for example, Col. (Ret) JanetHorton, a Christian Science U.S.

Army Chaplain. Over her 28-year career, sheserved in various deployments overseas andat the Pentagon (including the day and after-math of 9/11). She tells of her experience withPTSD-diagnosed soldiers in an online broad-cast at spirituality.com.

“We saw some of the folks in Bosnia. Medi-cal teams came in and said the troops had a‘PTSD experience’ and needed stress debrief.But the troops later said they found it unpro-ductive,” Horton explained. The assumptionthat PTSD was identified by the same symp-toms for every soldier was often incorrect.

Horton also says she found it unproductive

to try to work directly with symptoms at all.The most important thing, she said, “… is tohelp them look inside themselves and considerwhat their spiritual identity is, and to see thatthat includes a natural resiliency. They havestrength in that identity that can’t be touched,”because it comes from a divine source. It’s “...a strength that is beyond just a brave front ofsaying ‘OK, I’ve got lots of strength and endur-ance.’” Horton added that this approach tendedto lead toward actual healing, rather than justcoping with the symptoms.

Is it a leap to look beyond physical symp-toms into an untouched spiritual identity? Tobypass laboratory testing for a direct focus onthe individual’s divine essence?

Understandably, yes. But leaving conventionsbehind is a leap in any field of endeavor and isoften driven by necessity. These days, neces-sity is pushing the VA and the NCCIH to searchbeyond convention.

Their deepening, real-life focus on individu-ality has the potential to make this “leap”shorter and to lead to practical, new possibili-ties for our veterans.

The author, a health writer who lives in Arlington,recently was appointed to serve as the media and legis-lative liaison for Christian Science in Virginia.

PTSD Treatment: Symptoms or Souls?

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Volunteer Opportunities

The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care OmbudsmanProgram needs volunteeradvocates for residents inassisted living and nursingfacilities throughout the area,including Arlington.Volunteers can work infacilities close to where theylive. Training and support isprovided. Call 703-324-5861,TTY 711, or email

Lisa.Callahan@fairfaxcounty.gov.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/vol_ombud_program.htm formore.

Arlington Thrive seeksvolunteers who will take socialworkers’ calls from home 1-5p.m., one or two weekdayafternoons per month.Approve requests for

emergency financialassistance for their clients.Must have some computerskills to record requests onThrive’s laptop computer.Training and ongoingconsultation provided. Call703-558-0035 orinfo@arlingtonthrive.org.Visit www.arlingtonthrive.orgfor more.

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Newest BranchCardinal Bank recently marked the opening of its new banking office in Arlington witha ceremonial ribbon cutting. Local business leaders, elected officials, and communityrepresentatives joined Cardinal Bank executives and employees on April 13 for theribbon cutting festivities officially opening the Lee Harrison Banking Office at 5335 LeeHighway. This banking office represents Cardinal’s fifth location in Arlington County,and expands its branch network to 31 locations in the Greater Washington region.

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The 296 Project, a nonprofit orga-nization based in Crystal City that helpsveterans and active military memberswho have post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI)utilizing art therapy, has been nomi-nated for several awards via the

Americans for the Arts. The 296Project has been nominated for: the ArtsEducation Award, which recognizesleadership in arts education, and theSelina Roberts Ottum Award, which rec-ognizes an individual or organizationworking in arts management who hasmade a meaningful contribution to hisor her local community and who exem-plifies extraordinary leadershipqualities.

Dr. Scott Gordon, a psychologist whofounded The 296 Project to help militaryservice personnel (and their families)who are dealing with PTSD and TBI, hasalso been nominated for the PublicLeadership in the Arts Award. Theaward honors those who are committedto building communities through thearts. The winners will be announced inmid-May.

Beauty supply retailer Sephora willopen a free-standing location in Arling-ton in May. The store, located at MarketCommon Clarendon, 2800 ClarendonBlvd., is 4,533 square feet and will carrymore than 200 brands and 13,000 prod-ucts.

Robeks Fresh Juices andSmoothies has debuted three new fit-ness smoothies made with maple water,a specialty water extracted from the rawsap of maple trees. The organic maplewater used in Robeks menu offerings areavailable at Robeks stores until June 15.

Nancy Ryan of Arlington attendedthe National Fibromyalgia & ChronicPain Association’s Leaders Against PainConvention in Salt Lake City, Utah,where she learned skills to advocate onbehalf of millions of people with chronic

pain for faster diagnosis, better treat-ments, more research funding andultimately a cure for these conditions.Ryan will be reaching out to members ofthe local community and state to helpher create the change people in painhave desperately needed. To contactRyan and to follow her work contact herat nanczryan@gmail.com. For more in-formation on the program visitleadersagainstpain.net.

U.S. News Media Group and BestLawyers in America named Bean,Kinney & Korman a 2015 “Best LawFirm” based on performance ratingsfrom clients and peers. This is the fourthyear the firm has been included on theregional list and the third year on thenational list.

NVFS’ Hispanic Committee pro-grams have relocated with the NVFSMulticultural Human Services office at6400 Arlington Blvd., Suite 110. Withthe expanded capacity for case manage-ment and the ability to provide servicesfrom the convenience of one location,the new office will be known as theMulticultural Center, or NVFSMulticultural Center.

The Multicultural Center is able toassist clients who speak languages otherthan English, including Amharic, Arabic,Farsi and French, and many programsare offered in Spanish. To reach the staffat Seven Corners, call 571-748-2800.

In addition, the Multicultural Centerhas a satellite office in Arlington, whichoffers case management, employmentservices and financial literacy programs.This office is co-located with NVFS’Child Development Center at 1801 N.George Mason Drive. To reach the staffin Arlington, call 571-748-2978.

For more information, visitwww.nvfs.org/multicultural.

Recognizing the need for a premiertrack & field club in Northern Virginia,Coaches Hank Wilson and Eric Carlsonfounded Apex Track Club. The club isopen to “Master’s” and “Open” athletes;however, the 2014-15 indoor track sea-son will focus on youth, ages 8-18. Nine

of the 12 available slots are alreadyfilled, with the remaining three athletesto come from competitive tryouts. Con-tact Hank Wilson atwrite2hank@cox.net or 571-438-5105.

Johanna Braden, who has workedand lived in North Arlington for the past15 years, owns Arlington boutique Twothe Moon. After a 38-year career innursing, she decided it was time tochoose another career path. Two TheMoon features local artists along withartisans from across the United States.The store is decorated in vintage Frenchfarmhouse theme, and stocks soaps,cards, jewelry, hostess gifts, and more.Two The Moon is located at 6501 North29th St., Arlington, in the WilliamsburgShopping Center. Call 703-282-2856.

Federal Capital Partners has an-nounced the sale of 4040 N. FairfaxDrive in Ballston to a joint venture be-tween Lionstone Investments andPenzance, who also holds an option toacquire the adjacent property located at4000 N. Fairfax Drive.

Bozzuto Management Com-pany, a subsidiary of the Greenbelt,Maryland-based Bozzuto Group, an-nounced that The Maxwell, a luxuryapartment community located in theBallston neighborhood of Arlington isopen for leasing.

The Arlington office ofWeichert, Realtors was recognizedfor their outstanding performance inJanuary. The office led the region,which serves communities throughoutFairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Dela-ware counties, for new home dollarvolume. Additionally, Sales AssociateJulio Henriquez of the Arlington of-fice was individually recognized for hisexceptional industry success during themonth of January.

Arlington-based LMO Advertisingwas selected by the Virginia Lottery tohelp promote the Lottery’s brand andgames through consumer engagementand social media.

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Email community announcements toarlington@connectionnewspapers.com.Include date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

ONGOING“RED.” Through May 30, 10 a.m.-6

p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Saturday at Gallery Underground,2100 Crystal City Drive. Watercolorartist Frank Eber will jury a showcentered around the color red. Free.Visit www.galleryunderground.com.

May Members Show. Through May30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at GalleryUnderground, 2100 Crystal CityDrive. The Main Gallery at GalleryUnderground will become home toan exhibit of members’ workincluding sculpture, glass, ceramicsand more. Free. Visitwww.galleryunderground.com.

“Creating Across the City.”Through June at Reagan NationalAirport, Three organizations; CriticalExposure, The National BuildingMuseum and ARTLAB+ have teamedup for “Creating Across the City: ATeen Art Showcase,” which providesan outlet through art and design forcreative local teens. Free.

“A Tale of Two Cities.” ThroughJune 21 at various times at SyneticTheater, 1800 S. Bell St. A dragqueen finds an abandoned baby athis door. To calm the child down, heenacts the entirety of CharlesDickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities” –playing all the characters himself.Tickets start at $35. Visitwww.synetictheater.org.

“Current.” Through June 28, 4-8 p.m.on Wednesday and Friday; 12-5 p.m.on Sunday at Artisphere’s Artist inResidence Studio, 1101 Wilson Blvd.Sculptor and installation artist BrianDavis will have open studio hours.Free. Visit www.artisphere.com.

Spring SOLOs. Through June 28, 12-5p.m. Wednesday-Sunday at ArlingtonArts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd.Arlington Arts Center hosts severalsolo exhibits each season. Thisspring, they welcome Bradley Chriss,Nichola Kinch, Kate kretz, A. GrayLamb, Nate Larson, Dan Perkins, andPaul Shortt. Admission to the galleryis free. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org.

“Holoscenes/Quaternary Suite.”Through June 28, Gallery hours atArtisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Mediaartists, design, director, write andartistic director of Early MorningOpera Lars Jan presents aperformance, video, photographicand print comprised work. Free. Visitwww.artisphere.com.

“Cabaret.” Through June 28 at varioustimes at Signature Theatre, 4200Campbell Ave. This musical is set in1931 Berlin and revolves about ayoung cabaret perform and her loveinterest. Tickets start at $40. Visitwww.signature-theatre.org.

Crystal Screen. Mondays throughAug. 31 at sunset at 1851 S Bell St.Courtyard. Watch a projected filmunder the stars. This year’s theme isespionage. Free. Visitwww.crystalcity.org.

Blues, Brews and Barks.Wednesdays in June, 5-8 p.m. at2121 Crystal Drive. Hear local music,visit the beer garden, or relax in thecourtyard with your dog. Free toattend. Visit www.crystalcity.org.

Wine in the Water Park. Fridays inJune, 6-10 p.m. at 1750 CrystalDrive. The Washington WineAcademy will be providing serviceand wine selection. Free. Visitwww.crystalcity.org.

Shirlala Music Festival. Thursdays,

June 4-Aug. 27. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.at Village at Shirlington, 4200Campbell Drive. The third annualShirlala Music Festival features threemonths of live music. This eventseries is free and open to the public.See www.villageatshirlington.com.

Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival.Fridays, June 5-Aug. 28. 8:30 p.m. atGateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway.The theme this year is “QuotableComedies.” Free admission. Seewww.rosslynva.org/events.

LGBT & Straight Friends Social.Tuesdays. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7p.m.; Mikey’s “Bar A” Video Wall, 7p.m.; start time at 8 p.m. IOTA Club& Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. IOTA Club& Cafe has designated every TuesdayLGBT & Straight Friends Social Nightfor those 21 years and older. Free.Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com formore information.

Open Mic Comedy. Wednesdays 8-10p.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 WilsonBlvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. 21 and uponly. Free show, $25 cash prize forbest joke. Call 703-248-9888 or visitwww.RiRa.com/Arlington for more.

Invasive Plants Removal. Workparties are held every month to keepthe parks free of destructive invasiveplants. Teens, adults and familieswelcome. Every second Sunday of themonth 2-4:30 p.m. at Gulf BranchNature Center, 3608 Military Road;call 703-228-3403. Every thirdSunday of the month 2-5 p.m. atLong Branch Nature Center, 625 S.Carlin Springs Road; call 703-228-6535 or visitregistration.arlingtonva.us. Free, noregistration required.

Poetry Series. 6-8 p.m. second Sundayof the month at IOTA Club & Cafe,2832 Wilson Blvd. Hosted by poetMiles David Moore. Featured artistsshare their poetry followed by openreadings. Free. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com.

Open Mic Nite. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.every Wednesday at IOTA Club &Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Sign-uptimes are 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.Bring instruments, fans and friends.Featured musicians perform from9:30-10 p.m. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com.

Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sundayevery month at Galaxy Hut, 2711Wilson Blvd. Visitwww.galaxyhut.com.

Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday atWhitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 WilsonBlvd. Prizes for first place. Free. Visitwww.whitlows.com.

CAMPS, 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.

Synetic Theater. Synetic Studio, 2155Crystal City Plaza Arcade T-19,Arlington. Synetic offers anintroduction to physical theater,acting and dance that inspirestudents to creativity. Classes includeprograms for elementary, middle andhigh school students, as well asadults. Discounted packages andpayment plans are available. Visitwww.synetictheater.org/studio orcall 703-824-8060.

Teen Camp Summer Intensive.June 22-July 1, 9 a.m., at the SyneticStudio. Eight days of actor trainingand new play development led bySynetic teaching artists and DCtheatre professionals, culminating inthe production of Star Force, aphysical musical theatre parody ofeveryone’s favorite intergalactic

space odyssey. Register atwww.synetictheater.org.

Youth and Teen Winter FitnessPrograms. Winter speed andexplosion workshops at SwansonMiddle School will focus on mentalpreparation, speed, explosion, agility,fitness and conditioning training.Teens ages 13-19 can take advantageof programs focused on baseball andsoftball. Ages 9-13 will enjoy a moregeneralized program. The keyobjective of workshops is to ensurethat every athlete is challenged in anintense and fun atmosphere that willenable them to learn and maximizetheir performance and to achievepeak condition. For full time andsession dates or to register visitwww.registration.arlingtonva.us anduse activity code 720515.

GenCyber Residential Camp. July5-17, at Marymount University, 2807North Glebe Road. MarymountUniversity is offering Summer TechInstitutes for students 16-18.Participants will take daily classesfrom Marymount faculty. Thisprogram in particular will focus on

awareness of cybersecurity amonghigh school-aged children. Free. Visitwww.Marymount.edu/admissions/summer to apply.

Jane Franklin Dance SummerCamp Program. July 13-Aug. 7 atCultural Affairs Building, 3700 S.Four Mile Run Drive. Children ages5-9 may participate in theatre,performing, and visual arts activities.Enrollment starts at $255.Scholarships are available. Visitwww.janefranklin.com.dance-education/classes.

Mobile App DevelopmentInstitute. July 13-17, at MarymountUniversity, 2807 North Glebe Road.Marymount University is offeringSummer Tech Institutes for studentsgrades 8-12. Participants will takedaily classes from Marymountfaculty. This program will focus onthe development of mobileapplications. Free except for $100application fee. Visitwww.Marymount.edu/admissions/summer to apply.

GenCyber Day Camp. July 5-17, 9a.m.-4 p.m. at Marymount University,

2807 North Glebe Road. MarymountUniversity is offering Summer TechInstitutes for students 14-18.Participants will take daily classesfrom Marymount faculty. Thisprogram in particular will focus onawareness of cybersecurity amonghigh school-aged children. $100application fee. Visitwww.Marymount.edu/admissions/summer to apply.

Bowen McCauley Dance SummerIntensive. Aug. 10-14, 4-8:30 p.m.at The Maryland Youth Balletstudios, 926 Ellsworth Drive, SilverSpring, Md. Bowen McCauley Danceof Arlington will host four days ofintensives for dancers age 16 andolder. Registration is $400 until May31, $450 until June 30, $500 afterthat. Scholarships are available. Visitwww.bmdc.org/outreach.intensive.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 27Book Talk. 7 p.m. at One More Page

Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St.Children’s authors Tara Dairman(“Stars of Summer”), Rebecca

Tupelo HoneyOpens June 1

“Independently-spir-ited” food is Tupelo HoneyCafe’s specialty, says therestaurant’s Founder andCEO Steve Frabitore. Therestaurant’s newest loca-tion will open in Arlingtonon June 1 at 1616 N TroySt. The 6,589-square-foot,206-seat location will bethe first outside of thesoutheast. The chain,which has produced twocookbooks, “Tupelo

Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes From Asheville’sNew South Kitchen” and “Tupelo Honey Cafe:New Southern Flavors from the Blue RidgeMountains” serves southern food with a twist–think country ham wontons and goat cheesegrit poppers.

A “vibrant culinary culture” attractedFrabitore to Arlington. “[There are] youngprofessionals who care about what they eatand how they eat.” The first Honey TupeloCafe location in Asheville, N.C. was foundednear the genesis of the farm-to-table move-ment. The cafe’s executive chef bought a farmin 2004 to bring local ingredients to the menu.Tupelo Honey Cafe is looking to do the samein Arlington.

“We are looking for unique [food items] inVirginia that we can source to all of our loca-tions,” said Frabitore. Customers will findlocal beer, wines, and spirits including MadFox Brewing (Falls Church) and Copper FoxDistillery (Sperryville). Specialty cocktails willinclude an “Ode to Eleanor” sparkling sangriaand a champagne cocktail.

Launching with the Arlington location is a“Moonrise Brunch” comprised of small break-fast plates from 10 p.m.-12 a.m. on Fridaysand Saturdays. The store’s decor will beunique to the location with work by local art-ists, Karen Tartlon and Anya Getter.

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Behrens (“When Audrey Met Alice), and JenMalone (“You’re Invited”). Free. Visitwww.onemorepagebooks.com.

Curry Up & Wait Beer Dinner WithEvolution. 7-9 p.m. at Fire Works Pizza 2350Clarendon Blvd. Kristi Kruger from Evolutionwill talk beer while Chef Frank and BeerDirector Mike Berry will guide the audiencethrough each pairing. Get five courses and sixbeers for $75 inclusive. Call 703-527-8700.

THURSDAY/MAY 28“Power of Choice” Gala. 7 p.m. at CEB

Waterview Conference Center, 1919 N Lynn St.NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, the grassrootspolitical and policy organization will host theirannual gala with food, drink, and views of ThePotomac. Tickets are $45-100. Visitwww.naralva.org.

C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band.7:30 p.m. dance lessons, 8:30 p.m. show atArtisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Zydeco singer andaccordionist will perform after zydeco dancelessons from D.C.-based Dancing by the Bayou.Tickets are $20. Visit www.artisphere.com.

Band Concert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Washington LeeHigh School, 1301 N Stafford St. Observe theArlington Concert Band and Army Brass Quintetperform beautiful compositions and one originalpiece. Free. Visit www.arlingtonconcertband.com.

Film Screening. 7:30 p.m. at Arlington Cinemaand Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. “Trails inMotion 3” showcases a collection of trail-running films. Tickets are $15. Visitinfo@arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

Comedy Showcase. 8 p.m. at Arlington Cinema& Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. RahmeinMostafavi will perform in the Green Room.Admission is $5. Emailinfo@arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

FRIDAY/MAY 29Film Screening. 7 p.m. at Artisphere, 1101

Wilson Blvd. Jeremy Ambers’ documentary“Impossible Light,” follows artist Leo Villareal ashe installs 25,000 LED lights on the WesternApproach of the San Francisco-Oakland BayBridge. Tickets are $5. Visitwww.artisphere.com.

ThreeGuysOn Comedy Show. 10 p.m. atArlington Cinema and Drafthouse, 2903Columbia Pike. See comedians from the podcast“ThreeGuysOn.” Admission is free. Visitinfo@arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

SATURDAY/MAY 30“What’s this Water?” 10-11:30 a.m. at Long

Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin SpringsRoad. Children 6-8 may learn the basics of waterecology, how to protect aquatic creatures, anddo water quality tests. This program is free. Visitwww.registration.arlingtonva.us.

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p.m. at Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 Water St NW,Washington, D.C. Arlington’s Excella Consultingwill host semi-finals for battle of the bands.Winners will advance to the final competition atthe Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.Tickets are $10 per person. Contacterin.grace@excella.com for more details.

Crawfish Boil. 1-7 p.m. at Tortoise and Hare Barand Grille, 567 S 23rd St. All-you-can-eatcrawfish, jambalaya, gumbo and gator. Ticketsare $35. Visit www.tortoiseandharebar.com.

George Washington’s Forest History Walk.1:30-3:30 p.m. at The Ball-Sellers HouseMuseum, 5620 Third St. View GeorgeWashington’s numerous survey markers and amill built by his relatives on the three-milewalking tour. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

“Crooked” Film Screening. 2-5 p.m. atShirlington Branch Library, 4200 Campbell Ave.Attend a screening of “Crooked,” which exploresthe history behind the Crooked Road MusicTrail. The filmmakers will be on hand for a Q&Asession. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us.

Flight of the Bumblebee. 7:30 at Washington-Lee High School, 1301 N Stafford St. Flight OfThe Bumblebee will feature Russian, Ukrainianand Gypsy music. Featured soloists are TamaraVolskaya, domra virtuoso and WBS BalalaikaConcertmaster Andrei Saveliev. SvetlanaNikonova will conduct the Washington BalalaikaSociety Orchestra. Tickets are $25 for adults,free for children. See www.culturecapital.comfor more.

SUNDAY/MAY 31Israel Fest. 12-5 p.m. at Village at Shirlington,

4271 Campbell Ave. Find activities, food,entertainment, dancing, and a shuk (market).Admission is free. Visit www.jccnv.org.

MONDAY/JUNE 1Camp Grandpa. 10:15-11:15 a.m. at Lee

Community & Senior Center and Park 5722 LeeHighway. Bring grandchildren for a morning ofmusic, puppets and more. Contact 703-228-0555

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 3Greater Washington, DC Choral Excellence

Awards. 6:30 p.m. at Clarendon Ballroom,3185 Wilson Blvd. The Choralis Foundation willsponsor an event honoring area choruses andchorus leaders. Tickets are $105 before May 13,$125 after. Visit www.chorals.org/events.

THURSDAY/JUNE 4Inside Signature With Barrett Wilbert

Weed. 1-2 p.m. at The Mead Lobby atSignature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. BarrettWilbert Weed, who stars in “Cabaret” as SallyBowles will discuss her career. Free. Visitwww.signature-theatre.org.

Photography Workshop. 6:30-8 p.m. at

Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Free.Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.

JUNE 4-28The Madwoman of Chaillot. Various times at

Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 South Lang St. TheWSC Avant Bard presents a comedy translatedfrom French about four women attempting tosave the world from capitalists. Tickets start at$10. Visit www.wscavantbard.org.

FRIDAY/JUNE 5Arlington Historical Society Annual

Banquet. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Holiday InnRosslyn, 1900 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington.Visit www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org formore.

SNL Stand Up. 10 p.m. at Arlington Cinema &Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. Watch ColinJost, head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor from Saturday Night Live perform standup. Tickets are $22. Emailinfo@arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 6Arlington History Bike Tour. 9:00 a.m. at

Ballston Metro Station, Top of Escalator, S.E.Corner of N. Stuart Street and Fairfax Drive.Bike 1-23 miles visiting Arlington parks andhistoric sites. Bring lunch, water and any type ofbike. Wear helmet. Cost is $2 to participate. Seewww.centerhikingclub.org or call 703-243-0179.

Strawberry Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at BethelUnited Church of Christ, 4347 Arlington Blvd.Attic Sale at 10 followed by strawberry dessertsand ice cream, hot dogs and veggie burgers,bake sale, kids games and face painting from 11a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. See www.bethelucc-va.org.

Summer Pruning Workshop. 10:30 a.m.-12p.m at 2416 Ridge Road Drive. Arlington CountyVCE Horticultural Extension Agent Kirsten Buhlswill lead a hands-on program on pruning smalltrees and shrubs. Advance registration isrequested at mgnv.org. Contactmgarlalex@gmail.com for more details.

SNL Stand Up. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at ArlingtonCinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike.Watch Colin Jost, head writer and WeekendUpdate co-anchor from Saturday Night Liveperform stand up. Tickets are $22. Visitinfo@arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

House Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. in Bethesda.Arlington-based IBIS Chamber Music presentsconcerts in private homes, followed by areception. Proceeds fund community concerts.$25, limited space. Call 703-755-0960 forreservations. Visit ibischambermusic.org.

Riverbend Opera Company. 7:30 p.m. atTemple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St.,Falls Church. The Riverbend Opera Companywill perform Francesco Cilèa’s verismo AdrianaLecouvreur, set in the early 18th century. Ticketsare $25 and $15 for students.

SUNDAY/JUNE 7Post-Civil War Lecture. 5 p.m. at Arlington

Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. Matt Penrodof the National Park Service, Arlington House,will lecture on Robert E. Lee and ArlingtonHouse after the Civil War. Free. Visitlibrary.arlingtonva.us/locations/central-library/.

TUESDAY/JUNE 9The Human Resource Leadership Awards.

8:30 p.m. at Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, 1250 SHayes St. Human resource professionals will behonored at this award ceremony. The event isdesigned to function as a networking event.Tickets are $275 for individuals. Visitwww.www.hrleadership.org/annual-gala.

THURSDAY/JUNE 11Garden of the Year Awards. 11 a.m. at Little

Falls Presbyterian Church Friendship Hall, 6025Little Falls Road. Find a slideshow of 12nominated homes and hear the winner beannounced for the Rock Spring Garden Club2015 Arlington Garden of the Year Award.Awards ceremony is free, following luncheon is$5. Call 703-532-1959.

ECNV Annual Awards Reception. 6:30-9 p.m.at Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd.ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia is aresource center that works to empower peoplewith disabilities to live independently. The 2015

Lifetime Award Recipient will be Virginia stateSen. Toddy Puller. Tickets are $50. Visitwww.ecnv.org.

Historical Society. 7-9 p.m. at Arlington CentralLibrary Auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St.,Arlington. “The Procession Has Arrived at theGates: The Significance of Arlington MemorialBridge & Memorial Avenue” with DavidLassman. Visitwww.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more.

“Office Space” Screening. 8:30 p.m. atArlington Cinema and Drafthouse, 2903Columbia Pike. Watch the dark comedy, playtrivia, watch or participate in impersonation andcostume contests. Tickets are $12. Visitinfo@arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

FRIDAY/JUNE 12Hal Sparks Comedy Show. 7 p.m. and 10:15

p.m. at Arlington Drafthouse, 2903 ColumbiaPike. Watch Hal Sparks comedy show. Ticketsare $20. Email info@arlingtondrafthouse.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 13-142015 Air Force Association Cycling Classic.

8 a.m. at the corner of Wilson Blvd. and NHerndon St. Join active duty, reserve and retiredmilitary and compete. The branch of servicewhose participants completes the most laps willbe honored and recognized on stage duringSunday’s Men’s Pro race. The US Air Force wasthe winner in 2014. All proceeds fromfundraising activities will support the Air ForceAssociation’s Wounded Airman Program.Registration starts at $40. Visitwww.cyclingclassic.org for more.

MONDAY/JUNE 15“Meet the Author.” 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at

Arlington Central Library, 1015 Quincy Street.Dr. Tyler Anbinder will speak on “Five Points,the 19th Century Neighborhood that inventedtap dance, stole elections, and became theworld’s most notorious slum.” Free. Call EncoreLearning at 703-228-2144 for more.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 19-20Comedy Show with Finesse Mitchell. 10 p.m.

at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, 2903Columbia Pike. Finesse Mitchell, from Shaq All-Star Comedy Jam tour and Live from SNLperforms a comedy show. Tickets are $20. Visitinfo@arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 20Hawaiian Cultural Festival. 12-4 p.m. at

Gunston Theatre One, 2700 S Lang St. Learnabout the Hawaiian and Maori cultures withhands-on cultural activities. Find kanikapila, astyle of Hawaiian music and performances. $10in advance, $12 at the door. Children and underare free. Visit www.halauoaulani.org.

Columbia Pike Blues Festival. 1-8 p.m. onColumbia Pike. Spend the day on one ofArlington’s most diverse corridors listening toBlues. Free admission. Seewww.stayarlington.com.

SUNDAY/JUNE 21Crystal Car. 2-6 p.m. at 220 S 20th St. The

Crystal City Business Improvement District inpartnership with Vornado/Charles E. Smith, andthe Washington Wine Academy, is hosting aFather’s Day Auto Festival. Patrons may bringtheir cars to be showcased, and families mayparticipate in live music, beer garden, andactivities for children. Admission is free forguests and vehicles. Visit www.crystalcity.org.

MONDAY/JUNE 22Laughter Yoga. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Arlington

Central Library Auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St.,Arlington. Use breathing, clapping andmovement exercises to relax and boostcreativity. Session ends with silent meditation.Free. arlingtonlaughteryoga@yahoo.com

JUNE 25-28The Amazing Acro-cats. 2, 4, and 8 p.m. at The

Synetic Theatre in Crystal City, 1800 S. Bell St.Samantha Martin and her Amazing Acro-Catswill perform a series of agile feats includingwalking tightropes, skateboarding, etc. Ticketsare $20. Visit www.circuscats.com.

Encore Stage and Studio presents itsadaptation of “Alice in Wonderland”June 5-14 at Thomas Jefferson Commu-nity Theatre, 125 S Old Glebe Road.George Mason University professorChuck Leonard will be directing the pro-duction. Encore will also host a “MadHatter’s Tea Party” on June 14 so fanscan meet the actors while enjoying teaand refreshments. Adult tickets are $12.Children, students, military and seniorstickets are $10. Customers can also pur-chase a $30 ticket, that allows access toboth the tea party and the 3 p.m. showon June 14. Tickets and information arecurrently available at www.encorestageva.org.

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Northern Virginia Regional Commission Executive Direc-tor Mark Gibb called the restoration project “one of thebest examples of regional cooperation in the country.”

Former U.S. Rep. JimMoran acknowledges hisformer legislative directorTim Aiken for his work onbehalf of the Four Mile RunProject funding.

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dria side of the stream. The wetland will be restoredto its historical condition. The area will be graded,invasive plants removed, native plants planted, anda new pervious trail will be constructed. The plantsinclude yellow pond-lily, annual wild rice, arrowallum, rose mallow, square-stemmed monkey flower,blueflag iris, river bulrush, and more. There will notbe any long-term road or bike trail closures on the

Arlington side during construction. There may beshort stoppages with flaggers on the bike trail as con-struction vehicles cross the trail. There will be in-creased truck activity around the site as constructionvehicles deliver and remove materials. There will bea bike trail detour on the Alexandria side near thesoccer field.

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The answer you’re thinking about giving them is‘never.’” While the county boardroom was packedfull of supporters of the Reevesland Learning Cen-ter during the March 24 public hearing on the bud-get, only six showed up to speak at the sale. Horwittsaid a large part of this was likely because the CountyBoard had only given 24-hour notice before the vote.

Peter Fallon, who is running for the Democraticnomination for the County Board, spoke at the May18 meeting as a private citizen against the sale. Inparticular, Fallon said the short notice on the votewas particularly suspicious.

“Transparency is generally something we do prac-tice in Arlington, but care has to be taken [because]that transparency is being compromised,” said

Fallon. “One day’s notice is legally sufficient, but itdoesn’t send the right notice to the community, nordoes it instill confidence.”

The public outcry against the sale found some sup-port on the County Board. “This proposal has had 24hours in the community,” said County Board mem-ber Walter Tejada. “This should be a public process. Ithink the community has a point, they haven’t hadtime to react.” Ultimately, however, the County Boardvoted to approve the property’s sale.

“Everyone’s goal is to preserve the house?” saidCounty Board member Libby Garvey. “We’re doingthat. Everyone’s goal is to preserve green space? We’redoing that. Everybody’s goal is to be transparent andprovide public input? That’s going to be happeningover the next year or two, so I’m fine with this.”

“Flourishing After 55” from ArlingtonOffice of Senior Adult Programs for June1-6.

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St.Senior trips: Monday, June 1,

Emergency Communications Center,Pentagon Memorial, $6; Wednesday,June 3, Princeton University walkingtour, $31; Friday, June 5, White OakLavender Farm, CrossKeys Vineyards,Harrisonburg, $67; Saturday, June 8,Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, Rom-ney, Va., $60.CallA rlington County 55+Travel, 703-228-4748. Registration re-quired

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June 1, 1:30 p.m., Lee. Free. Register,703-228-0555.

Current events roundtable, Mon-day, June 1, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden.Free. Register, 703-228-4403.

Tom Cunningham Orchestra,Monday, June 1, 8 p.m., Walter Reed.Free. Register, 703-228-0955.

Strength training classes at TJ,Mondays, 9 a.m., $60/15 sessions or $4drop in. Details, 703-228-5920.

Pickleball games and instruc-tion, Mondays, 11 a.m., Arlington Mill.Free. Register, 703-228-7369.

Ice skating, Mondays, 8a.m. – 9:10a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, BallstonMall, $1. Register, 703-228-4745.

Beginners full fitness exercise,Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Lee. $60/15 sessionsor $4 per class. Details, 703-228-0555.

Arlington Mill Trekkers, Tues-days, 9:30 a.m. Free. Register,703-228-7369.

Table tennis, Tuesdays,10 a.m., -12p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Register, 703-228-0955.

Poker games, Tuesdays and Thurs-days, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee. Register,703-228-0555.

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English as a Second Language forAdults, Arlington Public Schools’REEP Program is giving placementexams for the July 6-Sept. 25, 2015English (ESL) classes. The exams arefree. Visit www.apsva.us/reep.

County Board Debate. 7-9 p.m. atCampbell Elementary School, 737 S.Carlin Springs Road. The ArlingtonCounty Democratic Committee willhost a forum for discussion. Visitwww.arlingtondemocrats.org/calendar.

THURSDAY/JUNE 4Arlington Neighborhood Villages

Anniversary Party. 6-8 p.m. atNational Rural Electric CooperativeAssociation Conference Center, 4301Wilson Blvd. Arlington NeighborhoodVillages will celebrate a year ofhelping seniors live independently.Free. RSVP by emailingregister@arlnvil.org.

Special Forum on Redistricting.6:30 p.m. at George MasonUniversity’s Arlington Campus HazelHall Room.120. Come learn moreabout the potential impact of theredistricting process in Virginia andacross the nation. Admission is free,seating is limited. Call 703-993-9817.

MONDAY/JUNE 8ESL PLacement Exams. 9 a.m. and 6

p.m. at Syphax Education Center,2110 Washington Blvd. #106.English as a Second Language forAdults, Arlington Public Schools’REEP Program is giving placementexams for the July 6-Sept. 25, 2015

English (ESL) classes. The exams arefree. Visit www.apsva.us/reep.

MONDAY/JUNE 15ESL PLacement Exams. 9 a.m. and 6

p.m. at Syphax Education Center,2110 Washington Blvd. #106.English as a Second Language forAdults, Arlington Public Schools’REEP Program is giving placementexams for the July 6-Sept. 25, 2015English (ESL) classes. The exams arefree. Visit www.apsva.us/reep.

Community Meeting. 7 p.m. atWilliamsburg Middle SchoolAuditorium, 3600 N Harrison St. Thecommunity is invited to attend aforum on interim options to addresscapacity issues at Swanson andWilliamsburg Middle Schools betweenSeptember 2016 and 2019. Visitwww.apsva.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=30095 for more.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 17Community Meeting. 7 p.m. at

Swanson Middle School Auditorium,5800 Washington Blvd. Thecommunity is invited to attend aforum on interim options to addresscapacity issues at Swanson andWilliamsburg Middle Schools. Visithttp://www.apsva.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=30095.

THURSDAY/JUNE 18Managing Pests and Diseases in

the Landscape. 7-8:30 p.m. atFairlington Community Center, 3308S. Stafford St. Learn to controlinsects in your garden. Free. Visitwww.mgnv.org to register.

Gail ArnallTo Leave OAR

Gail Arnall will resign as executive director ofOffender Aid and Restoration, effective June 30.While wanting to scale back her active manage-ment role with the organization, Arnall remainscommitted to OAR’s work, and has signed a con-sulting contract to continue to support the orga-nization.

The OAR Board of Directors has appointedElizabeth Jones, current OAR Chief OperatingOfficer, to serve as Acting Executive Director un-til a new Executive Director is appointed.

Arnall has led OAR over the past 10 years, in-troducing evidence-based practices in programs,fundraising, financial management and commu-nity outreach.

She has worked with committees focused onending homelessness and providing supportiveservices so that OAR clients have access to afford-able housing options. And over the past 10 years,Arnall has provided leadership to a group of ninereentry programs throughout the state of Virginia,as each program has faced greater client num-bers but limited financial resources.

OAR serves Arlington County and the cities ofAlexandria and Falls Church. Last year the orga-nization served 622 clients coming home fromjail or prison; taught 415 inmates in the Arling-ton jail; and oversaw the court-mandated Com-

munity Service for just over 1,700 adults andyouth.

Goldstein WinsEndorsement

While the rest of Arlington’s Democrats getready for the June 9 Democratic primary, the racefor the Democrati endorsement for school boarddrew to a close on May 16 when the ArlingtonCounty Democratic Committee endorsed ReidGoldstein.

Under Virginia law, all candidates for SchoolBoard are required to run as independents, butmay seek endorsement from political parties.

Goldstein received 1,252 votes in the Demo-cratic caucus, nearly twice that of his competitorSharon Dorsey, who received 648 votes. Both can-didates had focused on overcrowding in the Ar-lington schools as their primary campaign issue.

“We face the challenge of growing enrollmentas families are drawn to Arlington by our tradi-tion of excellent education,” said Goldstein fol-lowing his election. “We must maintain that ex-cellence going forward as we work to close theachievement gap, provide for growing enrollment,and ensure openness and respect for diversity. Ilook forward to working with Arlington Demo-crats in the November election campaign, andhope to earn election to the School Board to workfor our schools for the next four years.”

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SportsArlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman

703-752-4031 or jroetman@connectionnewspapers.com

During MarymountUniversity’s com-mencement exer-

cises, former U.S. Ambas-sador to the United Na-tions Agencies for Foodand Agriculture Tony P.Hall encouragedMarymount University un-dergraduate degree candi-dates to “take the oppor-tunity that is alwaysaround” to serve by “doingthe thing that is in front ofyou,” as Mother Teresa ad-vised him when he visitedher in Calcutta. ToddStottlemyer urged gradu-ate degree recipients to“seek success with signifi-cance” as a servant leader, as his com-pany chose to do when its employeeswere faced with the devastation of Hur-ricane Katrina.

Hall addressed 696 degree candidatesand received an honorary Doctor of Hu-mane Letters degree at Marymount’sundergraduate commencement on Sun-day, May 24.

The event was held at DAR Constitu-tion Hall in Washington, D.C. Stottlemyeraddressed 355 master’s degree candi-dates and 58 doctoral degree candidatesat MU’s graduate commencement, whichfollowed at the same venue. A consult-ant to and member of the Maximus Fed-eral Services board, he is the former CEOof information technology companyAcentia.

Both speakers drew upon personal ex-perience in challenging students not onlyto lead, but to serve. Hall is a three-time

Nobel Peace Prize nominee for his hu-manitarian and hunger relief work. A 24-year veteran of the U.S. House of Rep-resentatives, he chaired the only com-mittee on hunger and the poor in Con-gress at the time. When it was eliminatedby a vote from both parties, he protestedwith a 22-day fast.

He recounted for the undergraduates,Ten thousand high schools and severalhundred universities joined the protest.New programs started, new legislationpassed, and a global conference commit-ted $100 million to the effort.

During Stottlemyer’s service as CEOof his own technology company, the or-ganization experienced the success ofrapid growth, recognition and outstand-ing return for shareholders. Stottlemyerencouraged graduates to think aboutsignificance in own lives as they begintheir careers.

Todd A. Stottlemyer, former CEO of Acentia,addresses 355 master’s degree candidatesand 58 doctoral degree candidates in anafternoon ceremony.

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Yorktown Girls FallIn Conference 6 Final

The Yorktown girls’ soccer team sufferedits first loss of the season, fall-ing to McLean in penalty kicks,0-0 (3-2), during the Confer-ence 6 championship game onMay 21 at McLean High School.

The loss dropped the Patriots’record to 12-1-3.

Yorktown will host Lake Braddock in theopening round of the 6A North region tour-nament at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27.

O’Connell SoftballWins StateChampionship

The Bishop O’Connell softball team wonthe VISAA state championship with a 5-2victory over Paul VI on May 15 at DinwiddieSports Complex in Sutherland.

It was the Knights’ 20th state title in thelast 22 tournaments in which they’ve com-

peted.Shannon Murphy, Kathryn Sandercock,

Olivia Giaquinto and Kayla Turner each hadtwo hits for the Knights.

Erin Sweeney earned the win in thepitcher’s circle.

The win came six days after O’Connell lostto St. Mary’s Ryken 1-0 in the WCAC cham-pionship game.

The Knights finished the season with a27-3 record.

Yorktown Boys’,Girls’ Lax Fall inConference Semis

The Yorktown boys’ and girls’ lacrosseteams each lost in the semifinals of the Con-ference 6 tournament.

The boys’ team lost to Langley 10-5 onMay 20 and the girls’ team lost to Madison26-3.

Both Yorktown teams faced Woodson onTuesday, after The Connection’s deadline,in the opening round of the 6A North re-gion tournament.

The Bishop O’Connell softball team, seen during the WCAC champion-ship game on May 9, won the VISAA state title with a 5-2 win over PaulVI on May 15.

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H-B Woodlawn junior Salome Gongadze waselected Youth Governor for the 2016 VirginiaYMCA Model General Assembly at the 2015 Vir-ginia Model General Assembly (MGA) held inRichmond. Gongadze will represent Virginia at theNational Youth Governors Conference in Washing-ton, D.C. and will meet with Governor TerryMcAuliffe as well as members of the General As-sembly in January 2016. She will address theOpening Joint Session of the 69th Model GeneralAssembly in April 2016 at St. Paul’s EpiscopalChurch, adjacent to Capitol Square and will decidewhich 2016 MGA student bills will be signed intoMGA laws.

Heather Danielle Jones has been named aMcMurran Scholar at Shepherd University(Shepherdstown, W. Va.).

Anne Lacey performed in as a member of theThe Cornell College (Mount Vernon, Iowa) ConcertChoir and Chamber Singers on Sunday, April 19,in King Chapel.

Jessica Neupane has been named toRandolph-Macon Academy’s dean’s list for the thirdquarter of the 2014-15 school year.

Randolph-Macon Academy students ErikWagner and Michael Grieg have been namedto the president’s list for the third quarter of the2014-15 school year.

Dawit Tsigie was one of more than 200 stu-dents to receive an academic award from CornellCollege (Mount Vernon, Iowa) on April 23. Tsigieearned membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, aneconomics honorary society.

Alexandra Zachem was inducted into theSaint Joseph’s University (Philadelphia, Pa.) chap-ter of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honorsociety for business.

Shannon Johnston received The Alpha XiDelta Prize at the annual Spring Honors Convoca-tion at Marietta College (Marietta, Ohio).

Bayard B. Roberts received the Linda ReevesPettit Endowed Merit Scholarship at St. LawrenceUniversity’s Moving-Up Day ceremony, April 25 inCanton, N.Y.

Abdullah Al-Rodan presented “Civil Engi-neering Senior Capstone Design Presentation”

during the University of Dayton’s (Dayton, Ohio)26th annual Bro. Joseph W. Stander Symposium.Al-Rodan graduated May 3 from University of Day-ton.

Nicolas Melendez-Cueva has graduatedfrom Hampden-Sydney College (Farmville, Va.).

At the Intel International Science and Engineer-ing fair Megan Guinn O’Briant earned twoawards for her project. The University of Sciencesin Philadelphia awarded O’Briant with a scholar-ship of $15,000 per year. Evan Cater earnedhonorable mention from the Consortium of OceanLeadership. O’Briant and Cater both attendYorktown High School.

Arlington Traditional School art teacherVeronica Perez was one of two area teachershonored Tuesday night with the Victoria D. deSanchez Northern Virginia Hispanic Teacher of theYear Award.

Erik Wagner, a freshman at Randolph-MaconAcademy has been selected as one of six cadets inthe Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corpsto be named “Cadet of the Quarter” for the thirdquarter of the 2014-15 school year.

Larry Chen has graduated from York Collegeof Pennsylvania (York, Pa.) with a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in secondary education with aconcentration in mathematics.

Lauren Silverstein received the Lowell R.Laudon Outstanding Junior Scholarship from thegeology department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, Wis.).

Shannon Johnston graduated Cum Laudefrom Marietta College (Marietta, Ohio) with aBachelor of Arts degree in organizational commu-nication and public relations.

Jacob Ansell graduated from Washington Col-lege (Chestertown, Md.) with a Bachelor of Arts inhistory.

Elizabeth Anne Connolly received a Bach-elor of Arts in sociology from Connecticut College(New London, Conn.).

Angel Clancy was named to the provost’s listfor Troy University’s (Troy, Ala.) spring semester.

Stewart Micali received a Bachelor of Artsdegree in political science from the University ofVermont (Burlington, Vt.).

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As a lung cancer survivor, I get tired oflung cancer being the go-to disease whenentertainment writers want to gasp theiraudience into emotional submission.When in doubt…actually, you’re never indoubt if a character is diagnosed withlung cancer. That diagnosis will definitelyshake up your audience. Everyone knowsthat a diagnosis of lung cancer is not forthe faint of heart (and weak of mind) andthat its indication, confirmation and asso-ciation will strike the kind of fear andloathing Hunter S. Thompson never reallyaddressed.

It’s a fine line between hope andprayer, and living and enduring for thoseof us afflicted with this very-often termi-nal disease. Ergo, we don’t need anynegative publicity, especially when thecontext is one that heightens the severityof the diagnosis and increases the anxietyand inevitability of its presumptive out-come. Certainly, increasing awarenesshelps, but I’d rather it not always be in anegative light to make people feel bad –or is it badly, or both? It’s bad enoughalready; it doesn’t need to be madeworse, just for ratings.

Granted, in the time frame of these lastepisodes (the late 60s, Richard Nixon hasjust been elected), when Betty was diag-nosed, palliative care apparently was allthat was available for late-stage lung can-cer (did they even have stages then?), soher prognosis was pretty grim. And I real-ize her diagnosis was one of many storylines that had to be wrapped up – or not,in the final episodes, and wasn’t necessar-ily a main focus. But that’s not the pointI’m addressing. Hearing the words “lungcancer” in yet another tear-jerking semisend-off scene with Henry Francis cryinginto Sally’s lap in her dorm room aftertelling her about her mother’s condition,and later showing Sally – the former brat,home unexpectedly from boardingschool, dutifully hand-washing the dishesin the kitchen sink, while her mother sitswistfully at the kitchen table, was almosttoo much: showing a family uncharacter-istically coping – and not coping, becauseof this death-sentence diagnosis/prognosis.

It’s almost as if lung cancer is a prop;to be used whenever news needs to beshockingly, horribly bad. Well, a diagnosisof lung cancer isn’t so bad, not so bad asit used to be, anyway. Sure, “lung cancer”are not exactly words you want said inyour direction, but six-plus years later, I’mliving proof that indeed it’s not as bad asMad Men dramatized. Cancer is hardly achronic-type disease yet, but its patientsare not without many treatment options.Moreover, research and clinical studiesacross the world show great promise andcontinue to evolve. I only wish the writerswho continue to invoke lung cancer intheir scripts might evolve a little bit too.

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ABC LICENSECentral Virginia Distributing, LLC trading as Central Virginia Distributing, 5161 Lee High-way, Arlington, VA 22207. The above establishment is apply-ing to the VIRGINIA DEPART-MENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEV-ERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Beer Wholesale License to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Lindy Kastendike, ManagerNOTE: Objections to the issu-ance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Ob-jections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

ABC LICENSERobinson Hill, Inc. trading as

Lebanese Taverna Express, 2401 Smith Blvd Reagan National Airport

Terminal BC Space BC-20A, Arlington, VA 22202. The

above establishment is apply-ing to the VIRGINIA DEPART-MENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEV-ERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Beer and Wine On Premises license to sell or manufacture

alcoholic beverages. Doris Robinson, President/CEO.

NOTE: Objections to the issu-ance of this license must be

submitted to ABC no later that 30 days from the publishing

date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices.

objections should be regis-tered at www.abc.virginia.gov

or 800-552-3200.

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