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MakerBot territory manager Camil Touimi lets sixth graders at Floris Elementary School examine a model perfume bottle created by a 3D printer.

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The students rushed across the classroom to gather around a trio of printers that looked like large black metal cubes with their insides hollowed out except for a raised platform in the middle.

Excitement rippled up and down the line of 20 or so kids.

It took only one glance to see that these weren’t ordinary printers, an assumption confirmed by the fact that they were printing what looked like a bracelet and a plastic chain instead of paper.

“Does anyone know how 3D printers work?” a man asked the students.

“They make layers,” one of the students responded, watching as a stylus on one of the printers continued to squirt reddish goo onto the platform below.

“That’s right,” the man –

MakerBot northeast territory manager Camil Touimi – said.

Based out of New York City, the 3D printing resources company MakerBot was giving a demonstration at Floris Elementary School in Herndon as part of a two-week-long educational tour through Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

MakerBot’s local partner, the 3D printing and design studio Herndon 3D, organized the tour with scheduled stops at 16 different elementary, middle and high schools in the county.

The two companies organized this tour, which is the first of its kind that they’ve done, to give students a hands-on experience with 3D printing, as schools continue to push science and technology as key components of modern education.

“The generation that’s in school today is the generation that’s going to be using 3D printing on a daily basis,” Herndon 3D founder Ran Farmer said. “The sooner we can get these students introduced to all of the technology that goes into 3D printing, the more well-prepared they’ll be for the future work environment.”

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Children enjoy one of the many carnival rides at the Herndon Festival

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By Thomas Briggs SPECIAL TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES

The summer carnival season has begun.

The 36th annual Herndon Festival started Thursday and continues today through Sunday, bringing the entire range of seasonal festivities – art, food, live music and carnival rides – to Northern Virginians of all ages.

The Herndon Festival is one of the largest free events in Northern Virginia, with activities that satisfy all kinds of interests. Three stages of live music, arts and crafts for the kids (and adults), and a fireworks show Saturday night are all free of charge, while a variety of local food options and tickets for carnival rides are available for purchase. For the festivalgoer eager for more convenient parking, there is a shuttle bus that provides free transportation throughout the weekend – catch a ride from either the front of Herndon High School or the eastern end of the parking garage at Worldgate Centre.

Today’s events run from 5 to 11 p.m., and feature several headlining performers.

Matt Otis and the Sound take

the Café Stage at 6:30 p.m., offering a blend of acoustic-indie and soul intended to complement the relaxing evening atmosphere.

Those looking to get on their feet and dance have several options: Major and the Monbacks, an energetic indie-pop group that takes the HMC stage at 8 p.m., and the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, performing on the Depot Stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday offer all-day musical performances in every genre, from blues to soul to bagpipe rock and roll.

The Herndon Festival also offers its Business Expo, a unique chance to talk one-onone with a variety of local businesses that include health and wellness, education, insurance, and animal care. The Expo runs

for the length of the festival; from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Abby Kimble, a marketing specialist for the Festival, encourages everyone to come to both the festival and the Business Expo, not only for the great food and entertainment but also to experience a microcosm of Herndon itself. “Downtown Herndon is home to several high-tech companies, emerging startups that show a glimpse of Herndon’s potential as a leader in such areas,” she says. “The Herndon Festival gives everyone the chance to acquaint themselves with Herndon as it is now and Herndon as it will be – a leading community in Virginia.”

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recount set for June 8

By Caroline Boras SPECIAL TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES

The recount for the City of Fairfax city council elections will go forward, after a decision made by three judges in the Fairfax County Circuit Court Wednesday.

The recount sets a new precedent in Virginia. Previous court cases concerning recounts have only involved two-person elections.

There are seven people involved in this one.

The City of Fairfax held elections for mayor, city council and school board in early May. The city council election had

seven candidates running for six available seats.

Long-serving councilman Jeffrey Greenfield lost his position to fellow councilmember Nancy F. Loftus, by three votes. Because the vote was so close, Greenfield filed a petition to recount.

In the initial petition, only Loftus was named. This prompted Wednesday’s hearing because Loftus felt that being the only person named in the petition was “not proper,” her lawyer Jason Torchinsky said.

Greenfield’s lawyer Brian Drummond motioned to amend the petition to include all of the candidates for the city council, and Torchinsky motioned to have the petition dismissed.

Fairfax County Circuit Court Judges Bruce D. White, Joseph J. Ellis and Beverly W. Snukals de-

liberated for over an hour about the motions before deciding that the recount would proceed with the other candidates’ names added to the petition. Every person who ran for city council is now subject to the recount.

The recount is set to happen on June 8, starting around 8 a.m.

Council for both Greenfield and Loftus said the recount would take all day, and are estimating that one thousand votes will have to be hand counted. There were many eligible voters who did not vote for the six winning candidates. The counting machine will only read ballots with votes on it.

“It could go either way,” said Drummond.

Torchinsky, however, said recounts rarely change election results.

“Nancy is the apparent win-

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In last month’s city council election, long-serving Fairfax City Councilman Jeffrey Greenfield lost his position to fellow Council member Nancy F. Loftus, by three votes.

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ner,” he said. “And we believe after the recount she will still be the apparent winner – or one of them.”

“I’m very pleased with the judges’ decision,” said Greenfield, who added that he filed his petition after “urging from a lot of folks.”

The Fairfax County Police Department has undergone some significant changes over the past couple of years, as evidenced by the FCPD Annual Report for 2015, which the department’s public affairs bureau released on May 3.

After receiving recommenda-

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tions issued by an ad hoc commission established by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to review department practices, the FCPD adopted several new policies or initiatives aimed at improving relations with community members while emphasizing the importance of trust and transparency.

“The Fairfax County Police Department has engaged with the community to continually learn and re-engineer our policies and practices,” FCPD Chief Edwin Roessler wrote in the report. “In [calendar year] 2015, the Fairfax community and the men and

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PUBLIC SAFETY NOTES Springfield man charged with manslaughter for 2015 Leesburg stabbing PHOTO COURTESY TSA

Man cited after loaded 9mm handgun found in carry-on bag at Dulles A Woodbridge man has been cited after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport discovered a loaded 9mm caliber handgun in his carry-on bag, the TSA announced in a statement.

TSA said agents stopped the man at the airport’s security checkpoint after the officer manning the checkpoint X-ray spotted the the handgun in the man’s carry-on bag.

The agency said the gun was loaded with 11 bullets with one already in the chamber.

The man was cited by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police on weapons charges.

TSA says it found a record 74 firearms, 65 of which were loaded in carry-on bags, in the week leading up to the busy Memorial Day travel weekend.

The TSA noted that passengers are allowed to travel with firearms as long as they are brought in checked luggage, properly packaged, unloaded, locked, declared and packed separately from any ammunition.

The agency stressed that any firearms, firearms parts, ammunition or realistic replicas cannot be brought in carry-on bags. People who bring firearms to checkpoints could face criminal charges from law enforcement or face civil penalties from the TSA.

A Springfield man has been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection to a March 2015 stabbing in Leesburg.

Anthony Bryant Jr., 23, is alleged to have stabbed to death James R. Sealey, a 22-year-old man from New Jersey, on March 28, 2015 at the 7-Eleven parking lot at 22 Plaza Street NE in Leesburg.

Bryant was located and arrested in Fairfax today. He was ordered to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center without bond. He was indicted by the Loudoun County Grand Jury on May 16. In addition to the charge of voluntary manslaughter, Bryant was also indicted on charges of aggravated malicious wounding and stabbing during the commission of a felony.

At approximately 2:49 a.m. the day of the incident, Leesburg Police Officers investigated what appeared to be a disturbance in the parking lot of the Plaza Street 7-Eleven involving a large group of people. On scene, officers located Sealey in the back seat of a vehicle suffering from a stab wound to his upper leg area.

“Due to the severity of the wound, medical personnel were immediately summoned and responded to the scene to treat the victim,” reads at news release from Leesburg Police Department. “Sealey was transported by ambulance to the INOVA Lansdowne Hospital and then transferred by Air Care to the INOVA Fairfax Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.”

Based on the investigation, multiple subjects were located and detained for questioning from both inside and outside the store.

Additionally, a vehicle located at the scene was confirmed as stolen out of Fairfax.

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The court denied the Gloucester County School Board’s request for an en banc review of an April decision which held that Title IX protects the rights of transgender students to use school restrooms consistent with their gender identity.

“Now that the Fourth Circuit’s decision is final, I hope my school board will finally do the right thing and let me go back to using the boys’ restroom again,” said Gavin Grimm, the high school junior who is the plaintiff in the case. “Transgender kids should not have to sue their own school boards just for the ability to use the same restrooms as everyone else.”

In an en banc review, cases are reconsidered by every active judge, of which there are 15 in the Fourth Circuit. In April, a three-judge panel ruled two-toone in favor of Mr. Grimm in his challenge to Gloucester High School’s discriminatory restroom policy that segregates transgender students from their peers by requiring them to use “alternative, private” facilities. In order to hear an en banc review, a majority of the judges must vote to do so; however, none of the judges in this case requested a vote, according to the court order denying the request.

The April ruling marked the first time a federal appeals court has determined Title IX protects the rights of transgender students to use sex-segregated facilities that are consistent with their gen-

Mahmoud Amin Mohamed Elhassan, 26, of Woodbridge, was indicted by a federal grand jury May 27 on charges of conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS, aiding and abetting the provision of material support to ISIS, and false statements.

According to the indictment, from on or about Aug. 1, 2015, and continuing until Jan. 15, 2016, in Elhassan unlawfully and knowingly conspired with Joseph Hassan Farrokh to provide material support or resources to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization. In furtherance of the conspiracy, on Jan. 15, 2016, Elhassan drove Farrokh to Richmond in order to enable Farrokh to fly to overseas to join ISIS. According to the indictment, Elhassan also attempted to provide material support or resources to ISIS by aiding and abetting the attempt of Farrokh to join ISIS. Elhassan’s aiding and abetting included introducing Farrokh to an individual that Elhassan believed could facilitate Farrokh’s travel to the Islamic State; driving Farrokh from Farrokh’s home to Richmond in Elhassan’s taxi cab so that Farrokh could embark on his travel to join ISIS; and making false statements to the FBI about Farrokh’s travel in order to hinder the government’s investigation of Farrokh’s travel.

According to the indictment, Elhassan knowingly, unlawfully, and willfully made material false, fictitious, and fraudulent statements and representations in a matter involving international terrorism, including: On Jan. 15, 2016, Elhas-

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Burglaries increase in Annandale

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There has been an increase in burglaries at the Avant Apartments in Annandale.

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By Caroline Boras SPECIAL TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES

Fairfax County Crime Solvers is offering a reward for anyone who has information about the burglaries at an Annandale apartment complex.

Since April, there have been a string of break ins at the Avant Apartment complex on Patriot Drive.

Coins, cash and jewelry san falsely stated to FBI agents that Farrokh had flown out of Dulles Airport earlier that day on a flight to California to attend a funeral; that Farrokh had said that he would be back in about two weeks; that neither he nor Farrokh supported the ISIS; and neither he nor Farrokh ever tried to find someone to help them get to ISIS. Elhassan is scheduled to be arraigned on June 3 and faces a maximum penalty of 48 years in prison if convicted. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for

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have all been stolen in these burglaries.

The Fairfax County police have been investigating the burglaries, which started in early April. Sergeant Roger Henriquez of the Fairfax Police Department said the most recent burglary was in the middle of May. Witnesses described the suspect as a Hispanic male who is 5’8” with a goatee and bushy eyebrows.

Crime Solvers is urging anyone with information about these burglaries to contact them by phone at 1-866-4118477, by email at their website www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or by text message at 274637. informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Dennis M. Fitzpatrick and Gordon D. Kromberg are prosecuting the case.

This case is being investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office Joint Terrorism Task Force.

An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

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PEOPLE AND PLACES Board of Supervisors Salutes 2016 Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. announced the 2016 Lords and Ladies Fairfax Honorees.

The tradition of honoring Lords and Ladies Fairfax began in 1984 as a unique way to recognize exceptional citizens of Fairfax County. Each year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors selects two people from each district who have demonstrated superior volunteer service, heroism, or other special accomplishments to receive the award.

Chairman Sharon Bulova’s honorees are Shirley Ginwright and Michael J. Hershman. Ginwright is one of the most devoted citizens of Fairfax County.

She exemplifies community service in her countless efforts to bring people together and facilitate communal growth. She is the president of the Fairfax County NAACP, and served on the Fairfax County Chief of Police’s Diversity Council in 2013.

Hershman is president and CEO of Fairfax Group, and is an internationally recognized leader on ethics and transparency in business and government. Mr. Hershman’s extensive resume begins with his career with U.S. military intelligence.

Supervisor John C. Cook of the Braddock District honored Ellen Jean ‘Nell’ Hurley and George C. Klein. Hurley is a retired Navy captain. She and her family have lived in the Braddock District for 20 years. She has been very involved in school matters, ranging from elementary school volunteer coordinator, to appointee to the Gifted Talented Advisory Committee, to vice president of the Fairfax County Council of PTAs. Klein and his family have lived in the Braddock District for nearly 40 years. Since he retired in 2007, he has been involved in numerous civic initiatives such as Civic Association vice president, president, and currently as the vice chair of the Braddock District Council (BDC).

John Foust, Dranesville District Supervisor, selected Barbara A. Glakas and Col. William Glenn Yarborough, Jr. as Lord and Lady of his district. Glakas, a lifelong resident of Fairfax County and a retired teacher and coach in the county’s public school system, is a member of Herndon’s Cultivating Community Initiative. She is also a member of the Herndon Historical Society and serves as a docent at the Herndon Depot museum.

She also volunteers at ArtSpace Herndon.

Yarborough is a consummate volunteer within McLean.

He has served for six years as the commander of American Legion Post 270, and is vice commander of the 17th District with 7,100 members. He organizes the Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies. A former president of the McLean Rotary Club, Yarborough is currently its foundation chair.

Supervisor Catherine Hudgins of Hunter Mill District honored Michele Hymer Blitz and James G. Lewis, Jr. Hymer

Blitz serves as the Hunter Mill District appointee to the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board.

Over her tenure, she proved to be a champion for county residents with disabilities, especially in employment and housing issues and is a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. She is also completing a two year term as president of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington. She enjoys volunteering at the Closet in Herndon and is a supporter of Cornerstones in Reston.

Lewis is the ultimate storyteller. He shares his expertise, talents, extensive knowledge, and enthusiasm for local history with all. In fact, in most conversations with him, you can count on hearing, “I have a story about that.” As an avid historian with an interest in the Hunter Mill Road corridor, Lewis not only reports the history, he discovers it. He shares this history with the community through his popular lectures; bus, walking, and cemetery tours; and numerous books and publications.

Burnette G. Scarboro and Jack Pitzer were honored by Lee District Supervisor Jeffrey C. McKay. Scarboro has been an integral part of the Fairfax County volunteer community.

She dedicated her life to creating an active and healthy learning environment for her children and taken her skillset far. She has been extremely involved and active in Lee District, Fairfax County and throughout Virginia.

She is a member of Virginia State PTA Board, is the Northern Virginia District PTS Director, and a member of the Lieutenant Governor’s Commonwealth Council for Childhood success.

Pitzer exemplifies what it means to be an active part of a community. He has volunteered more than 100 hours per year at Flying Pan Farm Park and has served on their board for more than 25 years. He also serves as the Hayfield Farm Garden Club President, promoting civic beauty and conservation of natural resources. He has been committed to volunteering since his sons were in 4-H and became heavily involved after an annual fair at the park.

Mason District Supervisor Penelope A. Gross selected Deborah ‘Debo’ Burk and Dr. Charles de Seve. Burk is one of those premier volunteers. For more than 25 years, she has been a leader in the Broyhill Crest community. She is a Master Gardener, an Adapted Aquatics volunteer for children with special needs, and an election officer. Whether serving homeless persons, wrapping presents, or removing invasive species from a local park, she brings amazing talents to her community. de Seve is the longtime chair of the Lake Barcroft Watershed Improvement District (WID) Board of Trustees. Under his leadership, the WID developed a closer working relationship with Fairfax County, the City of Alexandria, and the Virginia Division of Dam Safety, and secured funding for an emergency warning system and backup equipment for dam operations in the event of severe storms.

Supervisor Daniel G. Storck of the Mount Vernon District chose Marcia Hanson and Larry Clark to represent the district.

For three decades Hanson has been a tireless champion for the

Lorton Community. As a community advocate, she worked to ensure the County’s mass burn facility had the best environmental safeguards, and she pushed to close the I-95 debris landfill. She has been instrumental in transforming the Lorton Community into a vibrant, exciting, and more livable community by advocating for the closing of the prison, the addition of new schools, and the Workhouse Arts Center.

Clark moved to Spring Hill in January 2010, where he immediately reached out to find ways to contribute to the quality of life in the community. As Chair of the community’s Transition Committee, he was successful at building positive relationships. He spent countless hours as Chair of the Community Relations Committee in support of the process to transform Lorton Prison into the present-day project known as Liberty Crest. He was instrumental in halting further expansion of the ESI Landfill.

Providence District Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth honored Anne Suter Zimmer and Stephen A. McLaughlin. Suter Zimmer began volunteering with Lazarus at the Gate more than 25 years ago when her three sons were still in car seats. She tells the story of one son complaining about her proposed dinner menu when she happened to drive by a line of people waiting for free food at a Lazarus neighborhood site. Recognizing a teaching moment, she began her site deliveries of free food to make the point to her sons that there are people with much bigger problems in our own community. When Lazarus at the Gate transitioned into Food for Others, she became a member of the founding board of directors. Suter Zimmer continues her hands-on volunteering as supervisor of the neighborhood food delivery site at Fairfax Circle.

McLaughlin has served the Fairfax County Athletic Council for more than two decades. The council advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters related to county sports. He serves as the council’s current chairman and spends countless hours devoted to the improvement of Fairfax County’s sports programs. He is also a member of the Providence District Athletic Field Task Force which inventoried field needs and prepared a plan to add turf fields to the District where none had existed. Now, Providence boasts 12 fields.

Pat Herrity, supervisor of the Springfield District recognized Lisa Friedrich Becker and Mark W. Fitzpatrick. Friedrich Becker is a co-founder and current President of the Friends of Sydenstricker Schoolhouse, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Sydenstricker Schoolhouse in Springfield. She designed and hosts the schoolhouse’s web-site, and speaks to local groups about the history of the schoolhouse and the Gambrill/Sydenstricker area of Springfield.

Fitzpatrick is a 23-year resident of Fairfax County and has been director and chair of the new Shepherd’s Center of Western Fairfax County since May 2014. He has led 27 volunteers in providing no-cost assisted driving to elderly residents of Western Fairfax to medical and food bank appointments. The all-volunteer center has been providing these driving services for the past 13

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months, completing more than 380 drives covering more than 11,000 miles. Additionally, he assists with the Gracing Spaces non-profit organization providing gently-used furniture to needy families.

In the Sully District, Supervisor Kathy Smith selected Kelly Murray Lavin and E. Mark McConn, Jr. Murray Lavin is the founder of Our Neighbor’s Child, which is entering its 25th year of providing holiday assistance to children from low-income families in western Fairfax. This organization started with a handful of her neighbors providing gifts for a few children in need and through her leadership and determination grew to serving more than 2,200 children from more than 800 families in 2016.

McConn has been a Fairfax County resident for more than 50 years. As President of the Sully District Council and Member of the Western Fairfax County Citizens Association Land Use Board, he is an active advocate on land use issues in Sully District. He has served on both associations for more than 15 years. His involvement and diligence in the land use process has been instrumental in making Sully District the thriving community it is today.

The Lords and Ladies will be honored at a special dinner hosted by Great American Restaurants, Celebrate Fairfax, Inc., and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors June 7.

Summer STEM camps offered across Northern Virginia From robotics to rocketry, summer STEM camps offered by Northern Virginia Community College’s SySTEMic Solutions will take place at multiple locations across the region.

Summer STEM camps are integral to SySTEMic Solutions’ mission to spark an early interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), equipping youth with skills to pursue STEM education and ultimately strengthen the local workforce.

SySTEMic Solutions’ camps have been steadily expanding each year as demand has grown across Northern Virginia. This summer, camps will operate at the following locations: Fairfax County: VEX IQ Robotics at Edison High School (July 11-15), South Lakes High School (July 18-29) and Marshall High School (Aug. 1-5) VEX 1 Robotics at Edison High School (July 11-15), South Lakes High School (July 18-29) and Marshall High School (Aug. 1-5) Cybersecurity Camp at Marshall High School (Aug. 1-5).

Loudoun County: LEGO EV3 Robotics at NOVA-Loudoun (July 11-15), AOL (July 18-22) and Middleburg Academy (July 25-29) VEX IQ Robotics at NOVA-Loudoun (July 11-15), AOL (July 18-22) and Middleburg Academy (July 2529) VEX 1 Robotics at NOVALoudoun (July 11-15), AOL (July 18-22) and Middleburg Academy (July 25-29) CAD/3D Printing Camp at NOVA-Loudoun Signal Hill (July 11-22) Cybersecurity Camp a t NOVA-Loudoun (July 11-15) Scratch Programming Camp at AOL (July 18-22) and Middle-

burg Academy (July 25-29).

Prince William County: LEGO EV3 Robotics at Patriot High School (July 11-15) and Forest Park High School (July 18-22) Rocketry Camp at Patriot High School (July 11-15) and Forest Park High School (July 18-22) VEX IQ Robotics at Patriot High School (July 11-15) and Forest Park High School (July 18-22) VEX 1 Robotics at Patriot High School (July 11-15) and Forest Park High School (July 18-22) Cybersecurity Camp at Forest Park High School (July 18-22) VEX 2 Robotics at Woodbridge Senior High School (July 25Aug. 5) CAD/3D Printing Camp at NOVA-Manassas (July 25-Aug. 5) Programming Camp at NOVAManassas (July 25-Aug. 5).

Register at www.nvcc.edu/ systemic or contact SySTEMic Solutions Regional STEM Coordinator Aleksander Marthinussen at 703-530-2894 or systemic@ nvcc.edu for more information.

Fairfax Police Youth Club Football Registration Underway Football is a way to develop some of the most important life skills including teamwork, communication and personal commitment while having fun.

The Fairfax Police Youth Club football registration is now open. Age and weight-appropriate teams programs are available to youth ages 7 to 14.

The program is designed for young players to learn the game and develop into confident young men and women.

Fundamentals of the game are taught as part of a broader effort to help each child achieve their full potential as a person.

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In Memoriam - Marilyn Gray b. October 10, 1935 d. May 25, 2016 Lynne was a long time resident of Reston and a Director of Convention Services at the National Automobile Dealers Association. She was a proud activist in the anti Vietnam war movement as well as the Women’s Movement. She is survived by two sisters Lisbeth Faulkner & Eileen Gray, three daughters Kim Fowlow, Denise Fowlow, & Christy Lyn Chiumento and multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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REPORT Continued from Page A-1 women of the police department continued to achieve our vision of preventing and fighting crime, increasing a culture of safety by valuing the preservation of the sanctity of life for all, and keeping pace with urbanization.”

According to the report, crime was down slightly in 2015 from the previous year, decreasing from 38,561 to 38,306 crimes, a noticeably smaller drop than what the county saw between 2014 and 2013, when there were 41,704 crimes.

More than 25,000 of the incidents reported in 2015 were crimes against property, a category that includes arson, robbery, vandalism, and financial crimes like fraud, extortion and counterfeiting.

By comparison, there were 7,712 crimes against persons, which are calculated based on the number of victims and include assault, homicide and sexual offenses, and 5,388 crimes against society, which include drug, gambling, prostitution, pornography and weapons law offenses.

There were 13 homicides in Fairfax County in 2015, up from

3D PRINTING Continued from Page A-1 The MakerBot school tour stopped at Floris around 1:00 p.m. on May 26 after visiting Marshall High School in Falls Church that morning.

According to Touimi, MakerBot reached out to several different county schools to gauge their interest in the tour and selected the final destinations on a firstcome-first-served basis.

At Floris, the tour visit involved 30-minute workshop sessions for approximately 120 sixth-grade students, who learned some basics about the technology that goes into 3D printers before participating in a team-building activity where they tried to build a bridge using straws and 3Dprinted connectors.

Floris invited MakerBot to visit because the school will open its own STEAM lab in the fall.

FCPS’s STEAM program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes projects, research and collaboration not just between students, but also across different schools and the public and private sectors. More than 60 Fairfax County schools now have a STEM or STEAM lab, including almost half of the county’s elementary schools, according to the program’s manager, Scott Settar.

The STEAM lab at Floris, which funded the lab with the help of its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), will be open to all students to use both during class and in their free time to work on projects involving tools such as Legos and robots.

The lab will also include a 3D printer purchased with funds raised by Floris’s departing class of sixth graders, so the MakerBot 3D tour seemed like an appropriate activity to bring to the school.

“This [tour] is a wonderful way to generate excitement for the lab and to get students involved hands-on with 3D printing,”

10 in 2014, with six of those murders occurring in the Mount Vernon district, according to a more detailed FCPD statistical report for 2014 and 2015.

Three of the department’s 2015 homicide cases remain active, according to the annual report.

2015 saw a drop of approximately 25 percent in the number of victims of sex offenses from 2014. The most significant changes came in the Mount Vernon and Mason districts, where the number of victims dropped from 50 to 22 and 45 to 28, respectively, though the Sully district experienced an increase with its victim total rising from 12 to 25.

The number of crimes against property and society both stayed about the same from 2014 to 2015.

2015 also saw a decrease in the number of arrests, which have declined since 2013, despite a slight increase in calls for service.

However, one of the biggest focuses of the 2015 FCPD annual report is not crime, but rather, the department’s efforts to create what it calls a “culture of engagement.”

Concerns about the police department’s relationship with the

community it serves cropped up following the 2013 shooting of Springfield resident John Geer by former Fairfax County police officer Adam Torres, who was fired from the department in August 2015 and pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Apr. 18.

Though Torres isn’t scheduled for a sentencing hearing until June 24, the county and police department have already worked to address the fallout from Geer’s shooting, which raised questions about the use of force and transparency regarding the release of information on officer-involved incidents.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, led by Chairman Sharon Bulova, created a “communities of trust” committee in January 2015 to “advance collaboration, partnerships, and outreach between public safety agencies and the communities they serve.”

Composed of citizens, the communities of trust committee works with the FCPD, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, along with state and federal agencies, the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, and community and faith leaders.

The Board of Supervisors also formed an ad hoc commission to review FCPD practices on Mar. 3, 2015, and the commission presented 142 policy recommendations to the board on Oct. 20.

In addition to emphasizing the need for a department culture that values every citizen’s life, the commission recommended improved mental health and crisis intervention team (CIT) training as well as the establishment of a citizens’ review board and an independent audit position to provide oversight.

Though the Board of Supervisors is still in the process of reviewing many of the commission’s recommendations, the FCPD has implemented some of the suggested practices since the commission’s report came out.

Roessler said last year that the department has adopted the national decision-making model of policing, which teaches officers to assess risk, consider their options and develop a response strategy before taking action. The department has also revised its recruit training programs to focus on decision-making skills and mental health and crisis awareness before teaching weapons and marksmanship.

According to the FCPD 2015 annual report, community leader

Floris principal Gail Porter said.

“They’re working collaboratively, they’re communicating with one another, and they’re solving problems, so it’s very exciting.”

As Touimi explained to students, the MakerBot Replicator, the 3D printer model that the company brought to Floris, creates three-dimensional, plastic models using a process called additive manufacturing.

The printer heats up polylactic acid (PLA), a type of plastic derived from corn, and spools out layers on a plate to form a threedimensional, solid object from bottom to top. MakerBot has an app called MakerBot Print Shop where users can digitally design whatever they want to print on a computer or tablet.

This iteration of 3D printing marks an advancement from previous versions of the technology, according to Touimi.

“This method is more environ-

mentally friendly than what used to be used for 3D printing on the desktop level,” Touimi said, comparing PLA to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a type of plastic created out of petroleum.

Though the technology is still fairly new, 3D printing is relatively cheap and has a wide range of potential uses. It can create threedimensional models of everything from a newly designed product to a brain that a surgeon can study before performing an operation.

“It’s much easier to understand something when you’re holding it in your hand than looking at a screen or picture,” Touimi said. “If you’re designing something, it allows you to find the mistakes much earlier on in the process and have a better understanding of what it is that you’re creating.”

Though Touimi spent the high school stops on the MakerBot tour discussing how technology like 3D printing is changing the

career paths open to students, the elementary school stops focused more on simply introducing students to the technology and letting them have fun.

As the National Science Foundation projects that the U.S. will fall short of filling the more than 3 million jobs in STEM-related fields that will be available by 2018, FCPS has used opportunities like the MakerBot tour to attempt to draw students’ interest toward science and technology at an earlier age.

MakerBot and Herndon 3D’s demonstration seemed to have an impact on at least one student at Floris.

“It was my first time learning about 3D printing hands-on,” Floris sixth grader Aishani Bakshi said. “I think it’s really important because it teaches you a lot about how to actually make things…I really want to build things with a 3D printer, and I think I’m really into technology after today.”

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The department addressed the commission’s recommendations regarding mental health awareness and CIT training in part by developing the program Diversion First, which was originally spurred by the February 2015 death of inmate Natasha McKenna in a county jail.

Officially launched on Jan. 1, 2016, Diversion First allows police officers to bring low-risk offenders with mental illness or substance abuse issues to a treatment center instead of incarcerating them.

Roessler announced at a Feb. 11 press conference that the police department had diverted 103 people to the Merrifield Crisis Response Center in the first month of Diversion First.

The 2015 annual report shows that the FCPD launched 43 useof-force investigations into incidents involving people suspected of having a mental health episode and received 2,838 calls for service involving people experiencing mental health issues that

didn’t result in the use of force.

It remains to be seen what kind of impact Diversion First will have on those numbers in the future.

The FCPD also spent 2015 heavily involved in the county’s efforts to combat a recent increase in the abuse of opioid-based prescription painkillers and heroin, participating in a regional Heroin Operations Team (HOT) along with several other agencies and jurisdictions in the area.

Fairfax County had 65 heroin overdoses and six heroin-related deaths in 2015, compared to 66 overdoses and 17 deaths in 2014, which rose from 41 overdoses and nine deaths in 2013.

However, the FCPD annual report notes that these 2015 statistics are incomplete, since 39 cases are still pending with lab results that have yet to come in from Virginia’s state crime lab.

The annual report also covers community engagement efforts conducted by individual police districts as well as crime statistics for specific divisions, including animal control, the criminal investigations bureau, and the traffic division in the operations support bureau.

The report can be found in the “Inside FCPD” section on the FCPD’s website.

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Growing their own n nFundraiser

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updates prep guide to surviving the before and after of high school graduation

launched to expand GMU fresh food production

By Roger LeBlanc GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Campus food can have a notorious reputation, but this is not at all the case at George Mason University, where students enjoy delicious greens grown at the campus greenhouse within walking distance of the dining hall.

Fresh produce includes flavorful microgreens, lettuce, and herbs.

Staff at Mason spoke out on the value of the greenhouse and how they would like to see the program expand after the launch of a new fundraising campaign.

A collaborative community effort between Mason’s Office of Sustainability and Mason Dining brought this project to life, out of desire from students and staff to promote health and sustainable living. Donielle Nolan is an alumnus and a staff member who coordinates the greenhouse. She says it was a longtime dream of hers to run a greenhouse. The program has been in operation for one year now, and already they are seeing big results.

“Every week on Tuesdays we harvest an average 32 pounds of greens,” Nolan says, “Some harvests it can get as high as $750 worth of produce.”

The chefs on campus can’t seem to get enough of the greens as well. “They are always demanding more,” Nolan says, “Devoted chefs like to come in to the greenhouse to see their produce growing, and make requests for day-of harvests for special events. It increases their creativity and inspiration in the kitchen.”

“The greenhouse really embodies what Mason Dining is doing with fresh food,” says Caitlin Lundquist, Mason Dining’s Marketing coordinator, “It’s an excellent tool to connect and engage students and our culinary team with where food comes from, how it is grown, and how it can be produced sustainably.”

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By Elaina Taylor SPECIAL TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES PHOTO BY DONIELLE NOLAN

GMU student farmers work at growing food hydroponically.

On how the greenhouse is sustainable, Danielle Castellano from Mason’s Office of Sustainability says, “This helps Mason to reduce its carbon footprint, or forkprint, due to the fact that fresh greens are grown and delivered 200 feet from door to door, rather than the 1,500 mile average for most food served in the United States.”

“Imagine how much gasoline a refrigerated truck takes to transport food,” Nolan added, “We are providing food that does not require any gasoline to be transported. The greens are taken by foot to the kitchen.”

So how does the greenhouse actually operate? Nolan explained that the greenhouse has hydroponic systems, meaning the plants are not using any soil to grow. On the market there are many variations of hydroponic sets including systems that grow various different types of plants or some that even support fish production, but the essential components of a hydroponic system are the lack of soil and the of use nutrient water. This program decided on a hydroponic design because of the ability to control for food safety and the ability to grow food throughout all four seasons in the warmth of the greenhouse.

The greenhouse also provides an incredible learning opportunity for students and community members who volunteer. Anyone from any experience level is welcome to walk in during regular weekly hours to volunteer to gain handson training for how to grow and harvest food. Nolan offers tours to community members frequently and always works in an engaging

biology lesson.

“When we harvest it’s important to know some basics of botany, or plant science” Nolan says, “For example, meristem is the term for the stems on the plants that are rapidly reproducing, similar to stem cells. I always tell my volunteers to leave a few meristems on the plant, because this is what will grow back for next week’s harvest.”

Nolan and her team of students enact scientific techniques daily as well through trial and error for problem solving, and diligent data collection on harvests, pH levels, and other factors. She noted that there is room for student research projects involving the greenhouse.

“This program educates and empowers students to participate as both a producer and a consumer in this process which has shown to be an extremely transformative experience for them,” Castellano says.

“It’s a fun way to gain work experience and learn useful leadership skills,” Nolan says, “I’ve heard students say that it creates a sense of community and is a great way to escape the busy student life and enjoy some peace.”

The greenhouse fundraiser is being launched to support a future expansion of the greenhouse to increase food production as well as grow the number of academic opportunities possible. Interested community members can donate.

Simply visit GIVE.GMU.EDU and select “other,” then “Presidents Park Greenhouse” as the allocation of your gift.

As Fairfax County prepares for the annual season of high school graduations, many parents of rising seniors may be breaking into a cold sweat at the thought of all the obstacles to overcome before their child crosses that same finish line next year. Not to worry, someone has written a handy guide designed to help parents navigate those potential stumbling blocks.

That guide arrives in the second edition of Dr. Ralph Perrino’s “Issues, Strategies and Concerns in Education Today”.

Dr. Perrino’s collection of essays stem from his experience as a professor of sociology, political science and business management at Northern Virginia Community College and as founder and director of the Northern Virginia Tutoring Service. With these credentials, Dr. Perrino is qualified to help parents understand factors that affect a student’s academic performance, and provide tips on readying their child for college preparation and admission hurdles.

His book, “Issues, Strategies and Concerns in Education Today”, provides extensive insight into the revamped SAT and social media’s impact on students as part of the socialization process.

He first examines the digital divide and the socialization process as factors that affect academics. Though he draws a link between a family’s income and access to computers and achievement differences by race, he says “there is no clear

He acknowledges the beneficial impact tutors can have on a student’s test scores and academic performance, but advocates meticulous research and outlining specific goals and expectations before making any decisions.

For those rapidly approaching the college admission process, Dr. Perrino’s early admission and financial aid tips will ease some of the anxious tension that accompanies college application season. And yet, he says a traditional four-year college isn’t the answer for everyone.

SUBMITTED PHOTO External pressures often force students to attend traditional colindication that a correlation leges, leading to higher freshman exists between computer and dropout rates. A lack of research internet access and improved of campus culture, among other academic achievement” because factors, can cause students to re“technological savvy does not turn home to attend community equate to intelligence.” He goes college, or none at all, because on to say that a basic founda- they didn’t spend enough time tion in reading comprehension, determining the right fit for them.

As a community college promath, writing, critical thinking and problem solving skills is fessor, Dr. Perrinohas witnessed this firsthand, and stresses the still necessary for success.

Even then, he asserts that importance of examining every external influences as agents option before rushing to a deof socialization can play either cision. Besides the traditional a beneficial or detrimental role university, students should conin academic and professional sider community colleges, trade schools and professional schools success.

In his book, Dr. Perrino as viable post-secondary options. notes that those who have ex- He promotes community colleges perience and can cope with as more than just a back-up opfailure often persevere over the tion; pointing out that 46 percent students who have never been of undergraduates in the nation allowed to fail. He cites Pro- attend a two-year college. It can fessor Laurence Steinberg of also be a prudent choice for those Temple University in conclud- who won’t earn as much income ing that “scholastic success in their chosen field.

Dr. Perrino urges parents hinges not only on conventional academic abilities but on…non- and students to match their incognitive traits like determina- tended college degree with the tion, self-control, and grit,” job market, since there is an qualities imparted on people often disproportionate number through the socialization pro- of graduates compared to entrylevel job openings that match cess.”

Dr. Perrino then tackles their degree.

For any parent worrying college preparation, the raison d’être for standardized exams about their child’s academic and the controversy surround- success and future after high ing them. He presents readers school, Dr. Perrino’s “Issues, with a thorough explanation of Strategies and Concerns in Eduthe SAT and the ACT, tips and cation Today” is available for tricks for navigating both, how order from the Northern Virthey compare to one another, ginia Tutoring service at www. how to determine which test nvtutoring.com, and in hard will best benefit a student and copy or Kindle version at www. ways to prepare for the exams. amazon.com.

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By Times Staff On the weekend of May 28, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology joined 269 of the top high school quiz bowl teams at the Hilton Anatole for the 2016 High School National Championship Tournament to determine who was the best.

In their final two matches of the tournament they experienced the gamut of emotions. First in the semifinal Thomas Jefferson’s A team, entered the last question tied at 385 with Detroit Catholic Central’s A team. Captain Ryan Golant’s answer to the final question was initally judged given out of time, but upon review was accepted, allowing TJ to advance to the finals 425-385.

The final match pitted Thomas Jefferson A against the A team from Hunter College High School in New York City. After 23 questions Hunter and TJ were tied at 360, leading to the first NAQT High School Championship to be decided in overtime. Three questions later, Hunter took the title 400-355.

Quiz bowl is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity for teams of four students. Quiz bowl teams use buzzers to answer questions about science, math, history, literature, mythology, geography, social science, current events, sports, and popular culture. The matches feature a blend of individual competition and team collaboration, since no individual player is likely to be an expert in all subject areas. Par-

PHOTO COURTESY THOMAS JEFERSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Thomas Jefferson High School was one of six Virginia teams competing at a recent national quiz bowl championship. ticipation in quiz bowl both reinforces lessons from the classroom and encourages players to develop new intellectual interests.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology sent three teams to the 2016 HSNCT. The A team was captained by Ryan Golant, who was joined by Rohan Hegde, Alex Howe, and Michael Yue. The B team was captained by Saurav Pattanayak, who was joined by Grant Li, Aditya Sarkar, Andrew Wang, Fred Zhang, and Ruyan Zhang. The C team was captained by Kevin Wang, who was joined by Nishanth Anand, James Kuang, Benjamin Xu, Wendy Yin, and Julia Zhou. The teams were coached by Dennis Loo. Thomas Jefferson Science & Tech was one of six Virginia teams competing at the national championship.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Tech A began the preliminary rounds with a six-game winning streak, in which they defeated Rootstown from Ohio; Dorman

B from Roebuck, South Carolina; Bishop Guertin from Nashua, New Hampshire; Chattahoochee A from Johns Creek, Georgia; IMSA from Aurora, Illinois; and Solon A from Ohio. They finished the preliminary rounds with a 7-3 record, which qualified them for the playoffs. Thomas Jefferson Science & Tech B finished the preliminary rounds with a 6-4 record, which qualified them for the playoffs.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Tech C finished the preliminary rounds with a 6-4 record, which qualified them for the playoffs.

The Thomas Jefferson Science & Tech B and C teams faced each other in round 17, with the B team coming out ahead by a score of 415-195.

There were some tense moments besides the last two matches.

The C team suffered a heartbreakingly narrow loss to Millburn B from New Jersey, 215-210 during round 1 and defeated Mounds Park A from St. Paul, Minnesota by the narrow margin of 205-185 during round 9.

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George Mason lacrosse coach shaves head; raises $2,800 for St. Baldrick’s

By GMU Athletics Within five minutes of signing up, George Mason head lacrosse coach Jessy Morgan received an email.

She didn’t know the person.

But the sender just wanted to thank Morgan for volunteering her time, money – and hair – to help fund research for pediatric cancer. This complete stranger also wanted to pledge $50 to Morgan’s fundraising efforts.

There was no turning back now.

Not that Morgan had any intention to. This was a cause she first heard about when she was a student-athlete at the University of Virginia. She had always been interested in giving back and, now, after months of raising donations, she’ll try to play a small part in what she believes is a worthy cause.

On Saturday, Morgan will shave her head to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. She’ll participate in the Be Epic Shave Event and Silent Auction at O’Faolain’s Restaurant in Sterling, Va., where more than 30 people will say goodbye to their hair.

To this point, Morgan has raised more than anyone in the local group - $2,800. She has been surprised by the donations she has received from family, friends, parents of players she has coached and even total strangers.

“I put out a goal of $500 and I would have been ecstatic to get that,” she said. “It wasn’t really about the dollar amount. I tried to just raise awareness. I’m trying to bring awareness to everyone’s busy life that you need to take time to do something for somebody else. That is really why I did it.

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George Mason head lacrosse coach Jessy Morgan, with hair.

“A lot of causes come across people’s desks. Not very often am I myself moved to donate money to things. I’m surprised that people felt like this is a cause they could get behind to this extent.”

St. Baldrick’s Foundation began in 2000 by two friends who decided to shave their heads – out of solidarity with children who lose their hair during cancer treatment and to raise money for childhood cancer research. Since 2005, the foundation has raised more than $178 million.

Morgan took an interest in the St. Baldrick’s Foundation due to her own personal experience.

More than three years ago, when she was an assistant lacrosse coach at Virginia, she would hop in the car every weekend for three months and head north.

As she made the three-hour trip from Charlottesville back home to Baltimore, her mind raced as she hurried to see her ailing grandmother. Cancer took Agnes Morgan’s life and the ordeal took a toll on the entire Morgan family, especially Jessy, the youngest grandchild. Agnes Mor-

gan was the first of Jessy’s grandparents to pass away.

But, as she was coping, Jessy thought of others not as fortunate.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation mission came to mind. Morgan couldn’t begin to comprehend the pain so many parents endure with losing their children to cancer.

“To think about somebody going through that same process with a child was just… I couldn’t imagine,” said Morgan, who also lost her grandfather, Dr. John Braxton, earlier this year. “My grandmother had cancer. It was the hardest thing I ever had to deal with. I just kind of related that to how would you go through this with a child? When you have something cut so short it is so much harder to understand.”

Having just finished up her second season as Mason’s head coach, Morgan believes now is as good of a time as any to participate in a purpose she feels so strongly about.

In February, at a Cancer Awareness Night sponsored by the lacrosse team, she told her players and their parents and families of her plans to shave her head. The word has spread through social media and has received messages of support almost every day from friends, strangers – even her classmates in her MBA program at Mason.

As for losing her hair, Morgan admits that will take some getting used to. Her last haircut was about six months ago and her dark hair currently flows past her shoulders. She once had her hair cut to her chin – “That was terrible,” she recalls – and vowed never to cut it that short again.

But if losing her hair means bringing more attention to a worthy and life-saving cause, she is more than happy to part ways.

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George Stanis Reston

Let’s live up to the spirit of green MAC development in Vienna Dear Editor, I know that I speak for a large number of citizens that are concerned about the direction that Vienna is taking with respect to development along Maple Avenue.

The new Maple Avenue Corridor zoning ordinance , or “MAC” was supposed to result in high quality, pedestrian friendly development, with public green spaces, and an “environment that is comfortable, safe, accessible, barrier-free and convenient to residents and visitors of all ages and abilities.” To date, MAC approval has been given to a combination car-wash/drive through Chick-fil-A with a publicly inaccessible “green” roof.

I hardly see how such an autocentric dual structure promotes the goals of MAC. The second project,

which is nearing final Town Council vote, consists of an extremely high density retail/townhouse complex, with interior access to the tightly packed residential units limited to only narrow fire lanes.

On most of the site, there are no places for shade trees of any size to mature. And once again, no public green space is being offered by the developer. And there is zero onsite parking for townhouse guests.

The neighboring residences and business are rightly concerned about the impact of this high density development on their lives.

While I generally support the redevelopment of Maple Avenue, we need to do it in a smart manner which minimizes the costs that are pushed onto the neighboring properties. The developers seek-

ing rezoning under MAC clearly have figured out the loopholes of the new ordinance and have tried to push through projects that generate substantial traffic, while providing little, if any, of the urban amenities that were promised.

To date, the town has shown little interest in reigning in those developers, even though MAC rezoning is purely discretionary.

The town of Vienna has long been known for its small-town character. If that character is to be preserved, then the Town needs to take a breath and fix its new redevelopment ordinance so that it results in revitalization projects that lives up to the MAC’s original promise.

David Medwedeff Vienna

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THE EDITOR elimination of wasteful car washing and water lost to evaporation from fountains and swimming pools.

Storm retention ponds could be stocked with protein rich bottom feeder fish. Table scraps could be dumped for fish food.

Training: School could indoctrinate students in sustainable agricultural practices. My neighbors who can’t mow their lawn or even start a mower could be retrained in farming and machinery maintenance.

Improved Resource Use: The Reston Pavilion could either with its glass dome be turned into a giant hot house or with the ice skating cooling pipes into a giant refrigerator.

Common Sense: A short list of 1,742 products that are not naturally produced in this area could either be waved for import

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Dear Editor, I write in 1,000% support of Ms. Kristin Burns’ letter to the editor appearing May 27 about an agriculturally sustainable Fairfax County with some simple, practical, easy, solutions for this ideal community.

Land: Golf courses, playgrounds and athletic fields could return to agricultural use. Why should children, and even a few adults, waste time and energy that could go toward agricultural, running in circles or chasing balls? Similarly, eliminate the sale of flowers, shrubbery and shade trees.

Exchange them: Boxwoods with blue berries; Shade trees with fruit trees.

Water: The increase demand for water could be fulfilled with the

Paul A. Samakow is a Personal Injury attorney and author, headquartered in Tysons Corner and Wheaton, Md. He has been practicing since 1980.

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Article 1 established the Legislative Branch. It set out Congress to make laws, and divided Congress into a Senate and a House or Representatives. Section 4 of this Article says each state may establish its own methods for electing members of the Congress. We thus now see things such as Voter ID laws.

Article 2 established the Executive Branch – headed by the President -- to carry out the laws.

Some Presidents have claimed and have acted on powers that they may or may not have had, and those actions have been challenged in the courts.

Article 3 established the Judicial Branch, the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court Justices decide if a law is allowable under the Constitution, or if it goes against it. (See opinions on Obamacare).

They also decide differences of opinion between “lower” federal courts and cases on appeal from the highest courts of the states.

The Supreme Court is a critical arm of government, having affected such issues as discrimination (racial, sexual preference) and presidential elections, as with the Florida “hanging chads controversy in the national election of 2000. Some Justices have attempted to “make law” with their rulings, only to find Congress and state efforts to reverse or change the rulings.

Article 4 discusses states’ rights, detailing that states must honor the laws of other states,

The 1st Amendment is perhaps the most important to all Americans, establishing the Freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and the right to petition.

The 2nd Amendment, essentially summarized as the “right” to bear arms, is perhaps the most hotly debated of our time. Many ask how many gun-related killings, massacres and random deaths must occur to motivate true change in the guns laws “supposedly” being justified by this Amendment. The words “right” and supposedly” used above are set out because their meaning in the Amendment have been interpreted in diametrically opposite fashions over the decades, and we have seen many, apparently for political expediency, who have actually changed their positions on the Amendment’s meaning.

The 4th Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, laying the foundation for countless court rulings on the federal level and with all of the states.

The 5th Amendment provides for due process of law in criminal proceedings, the right against selfincrimination (recall the famous Miranda court decision) and the double jeopardy rule, prohibiting a second prosecution for an alleged crime once previously determined.

The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial (claims of injustice abound for Guantanamo detainees, but, some argue they don’t get the benefit of our Constitution), the right to an impartial jury, the right to confront witnesses and the right to an attorney in criminal matters.

The 8th Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, which language over the years has provided a great deal of debate on the death penalty and issues surrounding it.

The 14th Amendment (adopted in 1868) again discusses the right of due process of law, equal protection under the law (applications of this seen reaching into college admission policies and even funding of school sports), and privileges of citizens.

The 15th Amendment (adopted in 1870) ensured that a person’s race could not be used as

races and persuasions who gave their lives so we could fight over what our Constitution means.

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number of times a President could be elected to two four-year terms.

Virginia only allows a governor to serve one term. Again go figure.

The 23rd Amendment (adopted in 1961) gave Washington, D.C. residents the right to vote for President and Vice President. Finally, again, go figure: efforts to give these citizens all of the rights of other citizens in states are continually defeated (politics) as D.C. statehood remains only a dream.

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Memorial Day marks the memory of those who died in active military service. Here is a selected review of our nation’s frame, the Constitution, and of some of the rights set out in it, for which these brave men and women served.

Our nation’s founding document begins: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union…

We are not a perfect nation, nor are all of our laws. But, there is no place better.

The constitutional framers created a government system of “checks and balances.” They designed three separate “branches” of government that would balance each other, each being subject to the review of the others. Thus, Congress was designed to make the laws. The President carries out the laws, and the highest court, The Supreme Court, interprets the laws and rules on their constitutionality.

The Constitution was enacted on September 17, 1787. It established our nation’s government and fundamental laws. It also guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. In 1791, 10 Amendments, called the Bill of Rights, was passed, guaranteeing numerous basic individual protections.

Since the adoption of the Bill of Rights, thousands of amendments have been proposed.

Only 17 were ratified, a process intentionally made difficult to accomplish. Ratification of an Amendment requires a concurrence of three-fourths of the states; hence the reason for the sparse number that were actually passed. The most recent ratified Amendment, number 27, dealing with congressional pay raises, was originally brought up in 1789, and was ratified in 1992.

Today, the controversies we see on a daily basis involving matters of national concern seem to have reached a pitch unlike any could have possibly reached before. While that may not necessarily be a precise impression (read historical accounts of the abolition of slavery), in this century it is clear that the various sides on any given issue have truly dug in their heels and have drawn their lines in the sand. Matters of abortion, immigration, and now even bathrooms seem to dominate conversation.

Today also we have a temporary thwarting of the checks and

criteria for voting.

The 19th Amendment (adopted 1920) gave women the right to vote, specifically that sex could not be used as a criteria for voting.

The 21st Amendment (adopted in 1933) repealed prohibition, which by the 18th Amendment (adopted in 1919) prohibited the sale or manufacture of alcohol in the United States.

And now marijuana is legal in some states. Go figure.

The 22nd Amendment (adopted in 1951) set a limit on the

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balances plan with the refusal of a segment of Congress to move forward on the President’s nomination to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court. As the makeup of the current Supreme Court is ideologically split 4-4, that branch of government is unable to fulfill its function of delivering finality to disputes in many areas. Nonetheless, as the expression goes: this too shall pass.

Despite the well-intentioned disagreements about the meaning of the Constitution among us and those that have gone before us, the document is one that is truly amazing, having survived now for 229 years. It is still regarded as the backbone of our country.

Here is a summary of selected provisions of the Constitution, with a few anecdotal thoughts applicable to today’s United States of America.

The Constitution has seven parts, or Articles, and then 27 Amendments.

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In the classroom, executive function skills are key.

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LETTERS TO One good turn deserves another THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, We live in a Right-On-Red State. Right turns are permitted when the light is red and no pedestrians are in the walkways.

Sometimes, our rights on red are dangerously delayed because of sweeping turns of cars coming from the opposite direction.

There is a cure for this: One Good Turn Deserves Another.

The Virginia Driving Manual

depicts/states that when turning left onto a divided roadway we turn into the nearest lane to the medium – the second lane – and gradually move into the first lane.

This doesn’t always happen as the oncoming lane of sweeping cars takes up both lanes simultaneously and deprives the right to red light turning cars equal access to the road. This then, in turn, backs up the line

Safety hazards Dear Editor, Have you ever waited into weariness trying to back out of your parking space, only to feel that NASCAR has incorporated your stretch of parking lot into a road rage rally?

Nearly getting clipped several more times than I wish to enumerate here, I pondered the pavement for a way out of my parking spot. I thought what better way to gain access to the lane, than to announce my intentions with flair – putting on my hazards, like a Model-T Morse Code. Simply backing out won’t do.

Blinking blindness ensued.

The tick tock of those blinking flashers were like raindrops in my ears, on my head, everywhere, but in the eyes and minds of the drag racing shopping drivers.

Patience isn’t cheap. It costs us about a second a minute, but it is far less expensive than our tortured faces and the look of “What just happened to my car?”

In fact, patience looks good on us.

A smile looks good on us: a happy heart beats on. Maybe if more of us made it our business to put those backup blinkers to work, we would start slowing down because we would have so much more time to get to where we are going, courtesy of driving courteously. If only one of us does it, it’s a novelty. If all of us do it, it becomes a realization. So please consider being considerably more happy.

A tick is better than a nick. Let’s make blinking blindness disappear into blinking bliss. Drive happy!

Hillary vs. Donald, Bernie and Hillary Maybe Hillary Clinton’s supporters are correct that after she’s finally put Bernie Sanders away, she’ll stop slipping and once again widen her lead against the outlandish Donald Trump.

But that presupposes that Bernie has any intention of being put away, even after he finally loses and Hillary officially claims the nomination.

It’s entirely possible that the hard feelings will remain and the natural allies will continue to be separated by the false hopes and resentments generated by the Sanders campaign.

His millions of followers might be so embittered that they’ll simply stay home on Election Day, spitefully handing the White House to Trump.

But maybe her backers are missing the point that it’s not The Bern or The Donald that is their worst enemy — perhaps it’s The Hill herself that she has to overcome. Setting aside Sanders for now, her attempts to counter Trump’s “Crooked Hillary” campaign with some version of a “Dangerous Donald” barrage has been feeble and has landed with a thud. Meanwhile, the Trumpster continues to fling his garbage at her and anyone else who gets in his way, without fear.

And why not? While he shoots from the hip — or to quote him, from “wherever” — Hillary doesn’t shoot from anywhere until her army of consultants has debated her particular sound bite. Then her presentation comes across as contrived, and she delivers it

of cars waiting to go right at the light. This then creates delays, which ultimately may make us approach the corner faster, which may make more troubles for us and our fellow drivers. On the other hand on the wheel, we waste time needlessly.

All I am saying is that we should make room for two lanes of coordinated turning cars. Don’t grab the first farther

weakly, because it is contrived.

She is predisposed to exist behind a bunker, treating every question as something that must be handled as opposed to answered. So when her evasions inevitably catch up to her, she creates a bigger problem than the original allegation. Her insistence on what she has called her “zone of privacy” is ridiculously unrealistic for anyone seeking public office, certainly the most powerful public office. Notice that word “public.” Hillary has never embraced the concept.

Instead, she dissembles, just like her husband did during his presidency.

They are both attorneys and bring a lawyer’s mindset to language that is supposed to be parsed in litigation, but not in policy debate.

The email scandal proves all of these points, and yes, “scandal” is the correct word because of how her side has so consistently badly mishandled it.

Like the Whitewater mess when her husband was chief executive, the lack of candor raises suspicions.

Now we’re informed that the Clinton advisers are working on their plans to counter Trump’s outlandishness.

Therein lies the problem. They don’t need scads of strategy meetings and conference calls. They simply need to aggressively and relentlessly attack Donald Trump. Period. His past personal and business conduct are certainly treasure-troves. So are his unreleased tax returns.

All those Republicans who have suddenly developed a bad case of ethical amnesia about Donald Trump will be rallying around him to mount the brutal attacks against Hillary Clinton. If her email controversy does not prove to be fatal, and that’s not at all certain, the GOP will try to make it seem like it’s a deal-breaker. Trump has demonstrated that there’s no shame in being shameless. If the Democrats and Hillary stand any chance of winning the battle, they and she need to emerge from hiding. © 2016 Bob Franken Distributed by King Features Synd.

lane, when the second nearest lane will do just nicely and safely. Sharing the road is safer than sweeping across the road.

We should take our turns with courtesy, and in turn. This, I believe, will help us make our time on the roadways efficient, happy, and safe.

Curt Clinton Reston

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June 6, 2016

If you’re looking to optimize your child’s athletic performance or want to help him get a jump start on next school year, consider improving brain fitness with brain training.

In competitive sports and in the classroom, folks are catching to the idea that they can improve brain health through the principles of neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to grow, change adapt and reorganize across the lifespan.

Brain Train for Athletics Athletes in competitive sports are moving away from common gym routines towards cognitive training to get a competitive edge. In fact, some of today’s most successful and well known athletes are using brain training to help them make up for what they may lack in physical attributes. They are using brain training to help them reach optimal performance to outshine their opponents.

One such athlete is the Washington Redskins’ Quarterback, Kirk Cousins. Cousins was named Pro Football Writers of America’s Most Improved Player in 2015.

“It’s kind of an abstract thing, but I call it brain performance,” Cousins said of his training with Neurocore Brain Performance Center, which he intensified after getting benched last fall. “I see it as the next frontier because you look at weightlifting in the 1950’s and 60’s, not every football player was lifting weights; they weren’t sure about the benefit it would give you. Now everybody lifts weights. And I see brain training kind of being the next thing. I just want to maximize what I’ve got.”

function skills and improving children’s ability to pay attention and focus are keys to success in the classroom and in life. Some families are turning to brain training to help strengthen critical executive function skills.

For the staff at Brain Training of Maryland, this trend is becoming more and more obvious and it appears that schools are starting to catch on to the idea that brain training can be an effective tool in helping students succeed. Over the past year, Brain Training of Maryland, has seen a significant jump in requests for information and training around optimizing brain heath. Local school systems throughout the Washington-Baltimore region have requested presentations on improving brain fitness for staff, parents and teachers in school communities.

Homeschool families have also discovered that they can incorporate brain training programs into their school-year programs. “Families come into the office for training or do distance training plans from the convenience of their own homes,” says, Kate Ortman, Brain Training of Maryland, CEO and Founder. “At our events, nearly every person we talk to feels brain training would help them or someone they know dealing with a learning difference, auditory processing, dyslexia, attention, impulsivity or brain trauma and we are delighted that we can offer people hope.”

This summer, if you’re interested in improving brain fitness, check out Brain Training of Maryland’s individualized programs, designed to help people of all ages unleash their potential for the coming year and beyond.

Kate Ortman, will be presenting on Neuroplasticity at the Washington, DC based Amen Clinic, on June 9 at 7:00pm. To register, go to: http://events.amenclinics.com/ brain-training-neuroplasticity

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• It was award-winning Canadian novelist, poet and literary critic Margaret Atwood who made the following sage observation: “War is what happens when language fails.”

• Many people don’t realize that the parachute was invented before the airplane. The first person to use a parachute and survive was Louis-Sebastien Lenormand, who jumped off the tower of the Montpelier Observatory in 1783.

• You’ve doubtless heard of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven” — or at least the famous line “Quoth the Raven, nevermore.” When the poem was published in 1845, it immediately became wildly popular, catapulting the previously obscure poet to national celebrity. Future president Abraham Lincoln liked it so much that he reportedly committed the lengthy verse to memory. Despite criticism from such literary lights as William Butler Yeats (who called the poem “insincere and vulgar ... its execution a rhythmical trick”) and Ralph Waldo Emerson (who said, “I see nothing in it”), the popularity of “The Raven” continued unabated, inspiring a plethora of parodies, including “The Gazelle,” “The Turkey” and “The Pole-Cat.” Popularity didn’t translate into financial success, however; Poe died in 1849, shortly after being found a penniless wanderer on the streets of Baltimore.

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• If you’re planning to take a cruise this summer, try to remember to use your right foot when you take your first step aboard; it’s considered bad luck to step aboard with your left foot.

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“District Merchants” at the Folger Theatre Michael John Garcés directs “District Merchants” at the Folger Theatre. The play was written by four-time Helen Hayes Award-winner, Aaron Posner. Running through July 3, the show is based off of Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” Instead of 16th century Italy however, the play is set in Washington D.C. in the 1870s. The Folger Theater promises it to be a performance of “money, merchandise, and mercy.” For tickets and more information, http:// www.folger.edu/events/district-merchants.

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When the film “Kinky Boots” came out in 2005, it didn’t make much noise at the box office but it did become something of a cult favorite to many, including ’80s pop star Cyndi Lauper.

The story follows the unlikely friendship between a drag queen and a man who inherits his father’s failing British shoe factory. The duo decides to diversify the footwear (thus the kinky boots) to keep the business afloat.

Lauper teamed with theatre legend Harvey Fierstein to bring the movie to life on Broadway and “Kinky Boots” has been a smash. It’s also led to a popular touring production of the show, which will come to the Kennedy Center from June 14 through July 10.

Playing the role of George, the reserved factory manager, is Jim J. Bullock, probably best known as Monroe from the ’80s sitcom, “Two Close For Comfort.”

“I enjoy playing George because it’s a really lovely track; it’s not too much and yet it’s not too little. I don’t have the weight of a giant number or have to worry about a lot of dialogue, but at the same time, he has a giant presence in the show and helps to move the story along,” Bullock said. “It’s exactly where I want to be in what I’m doing. I like George. He’s a fun character and he’s very liked by the audience.”

Bullock first auditioned for the tour of the show two years ago and it took 18 months for the call to come in that he was offered the part.

“When they first told me about it, I had no idea what it was all about. I’m sure my reaction was much the same as what everyone else thinks; the word ‘kinky’ really throws you off,” he said. “I watched the movie to be better prepared and then I got to see the show the night before my audition.”

When “Kinky Boots” won the Tony for best mu-

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Jim J. Bullock (center) in the touring production of “Kinky Boots.”

KINKY BOOTS nn Kennedy Center nn June 14 through July 10 nn Tickets begin at $49 nn For more information, visit kennedy-center.org

sical in 2012, Bullock also performed on the show as part of the cast of “Hairspray,” which was broadcast live from a Royal Caribbean ship. He played Edna Turnblad in the production.

“They paid like a billion dollars to have this shown live from the Caribbean Ocean, but I didn’t see their number,” he said. “I just knew they had won.”

Inspired by true-to-life events, “Kinky Boots” takes audiences from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.

Bullock explains that the story follows Charlie Price, who is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business. With the future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.

“It’s a reminder of a great lesson we all need to know: when you change yourself, you change the world. It’s about love and acceptance, but acceptance from all different levels,” Bullock said. “People think they’re going to come and see a bunch of drag queens prancing around on stage, and it is that, but at the same time there are some lovely, surprising levels

to the show that people don’t expect to see. The end is so powerful and joyous and will life people out of their seats.”

When Bullock started in the entertainment industry, one of his first jobs was landing the “Two Close for Comfort” gig opposite comedy veteran Ted Knight, someone he thought of as a father figure.

“I went from nothing to working with one of the great TV actors of that generation. Ted comedically was as good as anyone. It was great to be in the presence of someone who could do so much,” he said. “It was an incredible six years of my life.”

Truth is, Bullock was only supposed to do two episodes, but Knight actually campaigned for him to do more.

“Ted could not have been more supportive. I was so sheepish and that Monroe thing I did was just naturally part of my fear and horror of it all, and he came up to me and said, ‘you’re really good kid, we’re glad you’re here,’ and he went to the producers and told them to keep me around,” he said. “We had a good chemistry together and he saw that and it was just an amazing experience.”

Over the past 35 years, Bullock has continued working on TV, movies and the stage, appearing in everything from “Alf,” to “Space Balls” to “Hollywood Squares.” It’s a career he looks back on fondly.

“I’m grateful I get to continually work. I’ve had great success and I know what the lows are like, the years without work and I know what it’s like to be a working actor,” he said. “For the most part, I have had a really great life. I’ve been able to do what I love to do for almost four decades now.”

Back in the saddle n nEve 6 ready to rock

the State Theatre

By Keith Loria

SPECIAL TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES

PHOTO COURTESY TRIGGER AGENCY

Wine glorious Virginia wine One of the great parts of summer is the ability to drink outside without fear of the weather. What’s more, events and festivals are created so you can indulge. This weekend, June 4 and 5, consider getting tickets for the Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Festival at Bull Run Special Events Center in Centreville. The weekend will feature over 200 different wines from over 30 Virginia wineries and food from some of the D.C. area’s most popular food trucks. For tickets and more information, http://www.vintagevirginia.com/

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When Eve 6 vocalist Max Collins, guitarist Jon Siebels and drummer Tony Fagenson hit it big with “Inside Out” and “Leech” off its platinum-selling self-titled debut in 1998, the band members weren’t even old enough to celebrate with champagne legally.

Now, with each of the members seeing their 40th birthdays coming fast, the trio is happy to still have Eve 6 music resonating with so many, and feel the lessons they learned as they grew up in the music world have served them well.

“We’re really fortunate to have music that goes across different generations and we’re still in rotation at radio stations and that allows younger people to hear our music,” Fagenson said. “We are blessed to have a wider range of fans and we all have been very cognitive to stay ahead of the changes in the industry, working hard and staying in touch with our fans.”

The band’s 2000 follow-up effort “Horrorscope” repeated the debut’s success, scoring with the ubiquitous high school prom anthem “Here’s to the Night,” but its third album—“It’s All in Your Head”—didn’t speak to its fans as much and they decided to take a break from 2004-2008.

“We really built up to our last record and spent a few years getting that together after coming back from a real break, and once that was released to the world, we felt satisfied and were ready to focus on some individual things that weren’t band related,” Fagenson said. “When we got back together, we fell right back into where we left off.”

Since releasing its last record, “Speak in Code” in 2012, Eve 6 has mostly played festivals and multiact gigs, such as the popular Under the Sun and Summerland tours, but that didn’t give the band much opportunity to test new music.

“Those are really fun to do and you tour with some great people, but the sets are short, and you have to get in and out,” he said. “The fans love it because you get more for your buck but we don’t get

PHOTO COURTESY EVE 6

“Rock music is alive and well if you know where to look.” -Tony Fagenson.

EVE 6 nn State Theatre nn 7 p.m., Thursday, June 9 nn Tickets: $19 nn For more information, visit thestatetheatre.com

to play a full set like we would like.”

Now, the band is ready to embark on a tour by themselves, and will be making one of its first stops at the State Theatre on June 9.

“It’s been about four years since we’ve done our own multi-date headlining tour, where we were the main act, so we’re not really sure what’s in store for the concert,” Fagenson said. “It will be a total crapshoot and we are going to wing it, but it will be really fun.”

But in reality, the band has also talked a little about what they expect from the night.

“We’re real excited and will be digging into the catalogue a bit from all four of our albums and playing some fan favorites, and just doing what we can to make it a really entertaining show,” he said. “Rock music is alive and well if you know where to look.”

Things in the music industry have changed quite a bit since Eve 6 broke on the scene almost 20 years ago, but Fagenson doesn’t necessarily see that as a bad thing.

“The cool thing is that people have so much choice now in what they want to listen to, how they want to listen to it, what shows they go to and what venues they want to go to, and that makes us all want to bring our A-game every night,” he said. “The cool thing about having four albums is we have a lot of stuff to choose from and we think our fans are going to be really excited about it.”

A unique thing Eve 6 is doing in preparation for the tour—and its upcoming State gig—is it’s allowing fans to vote on three songs the band doesn’t normally play on its Facebook page.

Those hoping for some new tunes might be a tad disappointed as Eve 6 doesn’t have anything planned for its next release as of yet, but Fagenson expects this tour to be a time for them to regroup and get the pieces together for a new release.

“The last few years have really been about focusing on the live stuff and playing these tours and focusing on the tours, and not so much about working on new music,” he said. “You never know when or how you will be inspired.”

Eve 6 last played the State Theatre in 2008, just a few months after regrouping and Fagenson recalls what a great gig it was and really let the band know they made the right decision in coming back.

“One thing I want everyone to know is that we always hit the merch table after to say hello to everyone,” he said. “We want to see everyone out there high-fiving us and we won’t let them down.”

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The 36th annual Herndon Festival, one of the top free events in Northern Virginia, attracts more than 80,000 people over four days. Featuring carnival rides, three stages of entertainment, a 10K/5K Race and fitness expo, children’s hands on art area, kids alley, business expo, two nights of fireworks, arts and crafts vendors and an assortment of food vendors. Free shuttle buses and parking from Worldgate Shopping Center. Friday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission with rides and food costing extra. www.herndonfestival.com.

GREAT FALLS STUDIOS SPRINGFEST 2016

Painters, jewelers, photographers, potters and fiber artists show off their art for purchase that includes original paintings, framed digital images, photographs and prints, cards, and gift items with stories to share. Stroll through the working art studios on the green and the Arts of Great Falls School and Gallery during the Art Walk on Friday. Restaurants close to the green will be open and serving dinner. Sunday will coincide with the first concert on the green. Friday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free with art and food for sale.

Great Falls Village Green, Walker Road and Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. www.greatfallsstudios. com/#!events/z4cvi.

WORKHOUSE CARNIVAL AND ART PARTY

The Workhouse Arts Center presents its annual Carnival and Art Party. Rides, games, music, vendors, carnival food and family fun! Saturday and Sunday feature a number of delicious food trucks from around the region. This event raises money for the Workhouse’s arts, education and history programs. Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rides and food cost extra. Workhouse Arts Center (Baseball field), 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. www.workhousearts.org.

Post your events online at www.fairfaxtimes.com. Click “Events Calendar” on the tool bar, then click “Submit an Event” and fill in your event information.

Send community calendar notices at least two weeks prior to your event to ffxtimesevents@ gmail.com. Please limit submissions to event name, date, time, cost, address and contact information. Events are listed on a space-available basis.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Light the Night Fun Run Registration Fun run is tomorrow but onsite registration is limited. Visit http://tinyurl.com/fairfaxlightthenight to register. More details under the Saturday entry.

Springfield Christian Women’s Luncheon reservations are due today.

Please call 703-922-6438 or e-mail SpringWmConn@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. More information is available under the Wednesday listing.

Tyson’s Library Book Sale Book sale to benefit the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and continues tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $7 a bag sale is from noon to 3 p.m. today. TysonsPimmit Regional Library, 7700 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. For more information call 703-338-3307.

Is Religion a Problem or a Solution? Join Maureen Fiedler of NPR’s Interfaith Voices Radio as she records her program at George Mason University. Beginning with the question, “Is Religion a Problem or a Solution in your Life?” She hopes to engage college-age people as to why fewer of them claim affiliation with traditional religious institutions. Guests will include Father Gerry Creedon, former head of Catholic Charities and a leader in VOICE; Dr. Maria Dakake, a Muslim and head of GMU’s Religious Studies Department; Emma Green, a young Jewish writer for the Atlantic; and Rev. Alison Miller, candidate to be the next president of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Noon to 2:30 p.m. Free.

HUB Ballroom, George Mason University, Fairfax. There is also a free lunch, musical guests, and more!

Bring your family and friends.

Garden Talks: Container Gardening With the help of master gardeners learn how to select and care for containers and complementary plants that add wow to your living space. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. $10 per person. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty. gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 201 9701 or call 703-642-5173.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Community Flea Market with food and a bake sale will take place rain or shine at Oakton Church of the Brethren. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sales space is available for a $15 donation to the church and must be reserved in advance. Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Rd., Vienna. For more information visit www.oaktonbrethren.org or call 703-281-4411.

Bull Run River Cleanup, sponsored by Adventure Links, help keep the waterway free of trash and debris to keep the watershed healthy. 9 a.m.

Hemlock Overlook Regional Park, 13220 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. www.adventurelinks.net/trips-events/ bull-run-cleanup/ Historic Walking Tours Docents from Historic Fairfax City, Inc. will lead walking tours of Old Town Fairfax. Tours lasting approximately 90 minutes begin at 10 a.m. in front of the Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, corner of Chain Bridge Road and Main Street, and include a short tour of the Ratcliffe-Allison House, 10386 Main St. Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for youth, ages 6-12, children 6 and under are free. Family rate (three or more) $25. For reservations call Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center at 703-385- 8414. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the City of Fairfax’s public historic properties.

Civil War Living History Day Civil war re-enactors will “occupy” the grounds to introduce visitors to the life of the common soldier during the American Civil War. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Special admission rates apply. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Rd., Fairfax Station. For more information call 703-425-9225.

Forgotten Fairfax: Mill Ruins in Fairfax County In this free program at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, Debbie Robison, a historic preservation consultant and Fairfax

History Commission member, will spotlight the role mills played in the everyday life of our community. In her talk, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ms. Robison will discuss the history of Fairfax County’s mills, how they operated and how to locate historic mill ruins. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. For more information call 703-293-6227, Ext. 6.

Dog and Cat Adoption, offering spayed or neutered pets. Noon to 3 p.m. Fees apply. Seven Corners PetSmart, 6100 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. 703-295-3647 or www.lostdogrescue.org.

Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Festival, celebrating the 35th year, this annual wine and food festival includes more than 250 different wines from more than 50 wineries in an all-you-care-to-taste affair. You also receive a souvenir glass to take home and wine will be available for purchase. $45/2-day GA; $30/1-day GA; $59/VIP Top 5 Saturday or Sunday. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bul lRun Drive, Centreville. www. vintagevirginia.com.

Daring Dragonflies Meet the dragonfly – a fierce and beautiful predator that begins its life underwater and then takes to the skies. Learn its lifecycle and history and then head to the ponds with nets for a close look at this living fossil. Following the program, stay and enjoy the gardens and seasonal seek-and-find activity. Ages 5 to adult.

Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. $6.

Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/greenspring using code 290 201 2901. For more information call 703-642-5173.

Light the Night Fun Run Come join the Fairfax County Police Department to support Special Olympics Virginia. There will be a DJ, dunk tank, static vehicle and helicopter displays and much more. 6 to 10 p.m.

FCPD Emergency Vehicle Operations Trace, 2735 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Ceremony begins at 8:30 p.m. and 1.25 mile fun run begins immediately after sundown. Participation is free but donations are welcome.

Register online at http://tinyurl.com/ fairfaxlightthenight by June 3 as onsite registration is limited.

Israel Fest 2016 Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington to celebrate Israel’s 68th year of independence with Israeli music and dancing, craft activities and more. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. Lerner Town Square at Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Dr., Tysons.

Gunston Hall Conversations, George Mason’s family, friends and servants discuss politics, play games and perform domestic skills in 18thCentury Virginia, Noon to 4 p.m., $10/ adults, $8/seniors over 60, $5/children 6 to 18, Free/children 6 and younger, Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. www.gunstonhall.org.

Crystalized Flowers Learn how to crystallize edible flowers, herbs and fruits. Chef and event planner Nora Burgan demonstrates the process. Enjoy samples. Reservations required. Adults only. 1 to 3:30 p.m. $45 for the program and afternoon tea or $22 for the program only.

Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. To make reservations call 703-941-7987.

Cat Adoption, offering spayed or neutered cats. 1 to 4 p.m. Fees apply. PetSmart, 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston. 703-295-3647 or http://lostdogrescue.org/animalsfor-adoption/all-cats.

Healing Eucharist Holy Comforter offers a monthly healing Eucharist with laying on of hands and anointing for healing. The service is the first Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel. The service includes a team of lay healers who have gone through intentional training and formation. Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd. NE, Vienna. For more information contact Rev. Valerie Hayes via email at vhayes@holycomforter.com.

Bike for Peace Meet and Greet Meet Michael Himlie and David Jones two cyclists riding to raise at least $100,000 for peace organizations like Christian Peacemaker Teams and the Honey Foundation.

They will have biked 100 miles daily for 23 consecutive days in 23 states and are looking forward to 2,700 miles in 27 more states. 7 p.m. Free, but donations are welcome. Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Rd., Vienna. For more information call 571-243-5344.

Friday - Sunday, JUNE 3 - 5, 2016 fx the Rotary Club of McLean for our weekly luncheon meeting and meal.

Noon. Fellowship Hall of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. The Rotary Club of McLean is a service club actively involved in the McLean Community and in international areas related to our community. E-mail mcleanrotary. va@gmail.com to RSVP. For additional information view our webpage at www.mcleanrotary.org.

Adult Novice Rowing Camp Come find out what rowing is all about with Prince William Rowing Club. For two weeks, each Novice Camp boat of eight will go out on the water with four experienced rowers and four novice rowers. The program consists of six total sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 to 10 a.m., Through June 4. Cost is $125.

Register online and find more information at http://pwrc.org/adultnovice-camp.html.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Linda Snider has collected items from all over the world. Come prepared for your own risk-taking as she selects models from the audience to display her treasures. In addition you will learn about how she gave up all her worldly possessions at the age of 50 to step into the unpredictable. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required. $20 all-inclusive. Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield.

For more information call 202-8103358.

Herndon Community Meeting The Town of Herndon seeks public input on two redevelopment proposals for historic downtown.

Comstock Development Services and The Stout & Teague Company will present their proposals. 7 p.m.

Herndon Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St., Herndon. The two proposals are available for review on the town’s website at www.herndon-va. gov/downtownrfp.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Farmers’ Market The Herndon Farmers’ Market includes an opportunity to purchase plants, produce,

baked goods, mean and more. Come on out and enjoy seasonal events and entertainment. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Historic Downtown Herndon.

SCOV Caregivers Support Group meets twice a month on the first and third Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. All caregivers are welcome to join anytime. The group includes those presently and previously caring for a loved one of any age or circumstance. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Program Bldg., Oakton.

For more information contact Jack Tarr at 703-821-6838.

Garden Tour & Tea Tour some of the demonstration gardens with a master gardener docent who will share stories of Green Spring past and present.

Afterwards, enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea served in the 1784 historic house. Reservations required. 1 to 3 p.m. $32 per person. Ages 13 to adult.

Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. To make reservations call 703-941-7987.

ONGOING Olympic Camp Providence Baptist Church will host an Olympic Camp for rising 1st through 6th grades 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 through 15.

Providence Baptist Church, 8980 Brook Rd., McLean. Register at www.ProvidenceToday.org. For cost and more information call 703893-5330.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Fairfax Register by June 10 for June 14 lunch. Chapter 737 luncheon meeting opened to all federal employees, retirees, spouses and survivor annuitants.

American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax. Socializing from, 11:30 a.m-12 p.m. Lunch at noon, $11.00, followed by Capital Swing Quartet musical performance. For lunch registration, call (703) 501-0020, or email: rrharney2@gmail.com.

Drugs: Costs and Consequences A national touring exhibit developed by the DEA and the DEA Educational Foundation, formally known as Target America, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday through Sept. 16. 750 Miller Dr., SE, Suite F-1, Leesburg. For more information visit www.drugexhibit.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Lunch N’ Life for Seniors Reservation is due today. Call 703-2810538 and send your check, contact information and number of seats you need to SCOV, 541 Marshall Rd. SW, Vienna. Program is June 13 from noon to 2 p.m.

Garden Sprouts: Nature Playgroup Join our new year-round Nature Playgroup which is held each month. Your preschooler will enjoy nature-themed activities while you meet other playgroup parents one Monday a month. A staff member is on hand to put out nature sensory bins, direct games and activities or lead a garden walk. The theme for June’s playgroup is “All about Bugs,” featuring ladybugs, fireflies and other fun bug friends. 10 to 11:30 a.m. An adult must accompany a registered child. $6 per child. Ages 2 to 5. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty. gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 202 8703 or call 703-642-5173.

The next playgroup meets on July 11.

June 6th thru June 12th Jumper Rating CSI 4* Feature Classes include: $216,000 Upperville Jumper Classic Sunday afternoon, June 12 $20,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, Saturday evening, June 11 $40,000 Welcome Stakes Friday evening, June 10 $35,000 Upperville Speed Stake Thursday evening, June 9

Grand Finale Sunday Highlights include: Hunter Breeding Classes “Horses & Horsepower” Auto Show Art Under the Oaks Art Show and Sale Jack Russell Terrier Races

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ART EVENTS Explore More! at GRACE Walkin art-making program designed for preschool and elementary school aged children. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 per child.

Greater Reston Arts Center Please check the calendar before planning your visit. For more information call 703-471-9242 or visit restonarts.org.

Peonies and Poppies Class at Mayflowers. May will show you how to combine colors, size, and surprises to make an arrangement that will wow your friends. June 7.

7 to 8:30 p.m. $250. Online registration available. For more information call 703-709-1200 or visit mayflowersreston.com.

Botanical Garden Exhibit Vienna Arts Society members will be exhibiting at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens through June 30. Free. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna. For more information call 703-255-3631.

Theatre in the Woods The 2016 season lineup for Children’s Theatrein-the-Woods features diverse acts including puppetry, storytelling, dance, theater, and music. Situated in the heart of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods welcomes families, school groups, caregivers, and their young ones Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m., beginning June 21 through August 6. Tickets are $8 - $12 and children under two enter free of charge. For more information see the listing of performance dates at wolftrap.org/ youngatarts or purchase tickets at wolftrap.org/woods.

Open Rehearsal The Fairfax Jubil-Aires Barbershop Chorus invites men of all ages who enjoy singing to visit us Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Lord of Life Church, 13421 Twin Lakes Dr., Centreville. For more information visit www.fairfaxjubilairs.org or call 703-991-5198.

Painting and Drawing Classes for Ladies No experience is necessary. 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. The cost of $185 per month covers four two-hour sessions per month. There is a one-time $100 registration fee. All materials are provided by the studio. For more information visit www.meadeartstudio.

com or call 703-802-6243.

Vienna Idol 2016 is a music competition benefiting Khristin Kylio Memorial Fund and SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) research. Auditions are semi-weekly at either Caffe Amouri or Whole Foods in Vienna. Finals take place at a concert on the Vienna Town Green June 10 where fans vote for their favorite “idol.” Go to www.viennaidol.org for registration, audition details, dates and locations.

Summer Art Camps and Teen Studios enrolling now. From McLean Project for the Arts partnership with the Vosler Young Artists’ Studio to Young Rembrandts Drawing Camp, there is something from every age from June through August.

For more information and to register visit http://www.mpaart.org/summercamps/.

IN THE GALLERIES Poetry and Painting featuring artists Carolyn Pool, Padma Prasad, Kathleen Stark and Ramona Weaver at Old Town Hall Gallery, 3999 University Dr. Fairfax and The Village Gallery, 3599 University Dr., Fairfax. A reception will be held June 9 at Old Town Hall starting at 7 p.m. with a celebration of Fairfax Art League’s 30th Anniversary with cake, a champagne toast, paintings, poetry and music and will continue from 8:30 until 10 p.m. in The Village Gallery with more paintings, poetry reading, music, wine and food.

Guests are invited to bring a poem to share. Free and open to the public.

For more information call Kathleen Stark at 703 569-8760.

“Seats of Power” Exhibit at GRACE Gayle Wells Mandle and daughter Julia Barnes Mandle use the motif of chairs as a vehicle to examine society’s eternal power struggle.

The exhibit explores political and economic inequality through a variety of media, including large-format photography, painting, sculpture, installation, and embroidery through June 18. Free. Greater Reston Arts Center. For more information call 703-471-9242 or visit restonarts.org.

Earthy Icons Kiln Club Show Potters show off signature work including berry bowls, olive trays, teapots, mugs and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday with Thursday hours until 9 p.m. Scope Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 Union St., Ground Floor Studio 15, Alexandria.

FA IRFA X C O UNT Y T IMES For more information call 703-5486288 or visit scopegallery.org.

Images of Fairfax Exhibition features sketches, maps, photographs and artwork depicting buildings and landscapes. Highlights include a collection of City of Fairfax residents, Randolph and Ellen Lytton, and historic photographs of the Burke area on loan from the Burke Historical Society. Free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 10. Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax. For more information call 703-385-8414.

CONCERTS Live Music with Eddie Pockey Well known throughout the region as an amazing vocalist/rhythm guitarist, Eddie Pockey, performs a show every Friday at Pistone’s Italian Inn. Admission is free with a $10 minimum food/drink purchase. 9 p.m. to midnight. Pistone’s Italian Inn, 6320 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. For more information call 703-533-1885.

Back to Bach XVI, over 30 Virginia Middle School and High School rock bands bring their best to the State Theatre to win glory, bragging rights and a chance to record their own music. Saturday, June 04, 10 a.m. $5. The State Theatre, 220 N. Washington Street, Falls Church. www.thestatetheatre. com/events/e1918.xml.

Reston Concerts on the Town Weekly summer concert series at Reston Town Center features talented local and national acts. This week David Akers & The Soul Shakers are on stage. These free family-friendly concerts take place every Saturday night through August 27, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., rain or shine. Music lovers of all ages are invited to bring chairs and picnics to the concerts.

Visit http://www.restontowncenter. com/events/information/ to access the full schedule.

Young Soloists’ Recital For the final concert of the season, the Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library present a Young Soloists recital featuring four award-winning pianists: Joanna Cheng, 11; Karina Wugang, 13; Emily Ye, 14; and Eric Lin, 15, in a program of music by Beethoven, Chopin, Glinka, Debussy, Barber, and others. 3 p.m.

June 5. Free. Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. For more information call 703-620-9535.

Choral Evensong with Festive Reception Holy Comforter’s Adult Choir

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and Choristers will combine to present an evening service of song and scripture. This liturgy will be followed by a festive reception. Music will include works by Parry, Sumsion, Vaughan Williams, Kelley, and Bach. Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. June 5, 4 to 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd. NE, Vienna. For more information please contact David Kelley at dkelley@ holycomforter.com.

Barbershop Harmony Open House Visit the Fairfax Jubil-Aires and enjoy 4-part a`cappella harmony from 7:30 to 9 p.m. June 8. Free.

Lord of Life Church, 13421 Twin Lakes Dr., Clifton. For more information visit fairfaxjubilaires.org or call 703-991-5198.

THEATER Shrek The Musical JR. Not Just Dance will present this musical featuring the ogre and many other fairytale misfits including Pinocchio, the Ugly Duckling, the Wicked Witch, Peter Pan and more. Tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m. $8.50 per person. Rocky Run Middle School, 4400 Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly. Purchase tickets at http:// tinyurl.com/shrekjrthemusical.

City of Angels There are two shows in one in this stylish musical throwback to the golden age of Hollywood. Try not to be swayed by the 1940s film noir vixens, the entrancing musical score or the allure of the life of the private

eye hero. This show contains mature content and themes that may not be appropriate for children. Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $40/ GA. NextStop Theatre Company, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. http:// bit.ly/24Iy5oB. The Wind in the Willows, a new original musical based on the timeless tale of Rat, Mole, Toad and Badger. The Learning Theatre Ensemble brings these timeless tales of friendship to life. Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. $40/family fourpack; $16/GA. Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace, 410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church. http://wind.bpt.me.

SHAKE IT OFF Barn Dance Great Falls Optimist Club will be hosting its last barn dance from 7 to 11 p.m. at White Pine Farm, 764 Walker Rd., Great Falls. Dress is casual and high heels are discouraged. $50 per person includes auction and a barbeque dinner.

Live music by Western Electric with dancing and cash bar. Reservations strongly suggested to Linda Thompson via e-mail at 1real_lady1@mail. com.

Ballroom Dance John Jerz will teach East Coast Swing from 8 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. The Mike Surratt Band will provide music. Dance is from 9 to 11:30. $20 per person includes the lesson, dance and snack bar. Dress is ballroom casual. No experience, partner or reservations needed. For more information call 703-759-2685 or visit www.colvinrun.org.

Civil War Ballroom Dancing Watch and learn authentic dance

steps from 150 years ago from reenactors in formal ball dress of the time. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Members of the Victorian Dance Ensemble of the Civil War Dance Foundation will perform dances from the Civil War period as part of the Living History weekend event. They will help visitors learn common ballroom dances of the era. Special admission rates apply. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Rd., Fairfax Station. For more information call 703-425-9225.

Dance for Everyone These weekly dances feature Ed’s DJ music mix suitable for a wide variety of dances. Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by dancing until 10:30 p.m. to a DJ mix of contemporary and classic dance music including west coast and east coast swing, hustle.

Light snacks, sodas and set-ups included in the $12 fee. Colvin Run

Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls. For more information visit www.colvinrun.org.

Come Dance with Us Dance the Carolina Shag every Wednesday with the Northern Virginia Shag Club from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Free lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. No partner needed. Dinner menu available. $7 members and $8 non-members to pay for the DJ. Under 21 Free. Arlington/ Fairfax Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. For more information visit www.nvshag.org.

Square Dance Lessons Where can you get great exercise and enjoy doing it? Join Boomerangs Square Dance for classes every Wednesday beginning May 4 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Greenspring Village, Accotink Room, 7410 Spring Village Dr., Springfield. $30 per for classes for a series of 12 classes. For more information call Nancy at 571-210-5480.

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Ready, set, juice!

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By Hannah Menchhoff FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES

Soon the days of Minute Maid Lemonade and Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice may be gone.

The cold pressed juice industry is in full force in cities like New York and Los Angeles and is slowly rising in the D.C. area. In an article by Mary MacVean for the LA Times, she wrote that the market makes about $100 million a year.

Okay, that is all fine, but what is cold pressed juice? I didn’t even realize until I started writing this article that there was more than one way of making juice. “…All the juice companies you see now, we all sell bottled forms of juice and they’re all cold pressed. It’s a very deliberate, slow process, where it takes the produce and it handles it way more gently so it’s like three to five times more nutritious and it lasts a lot longer,” explained Herman Chu, the owner of Senzu Juicery which can be found at farmers markets across the northern Virginia area. “So it’s a much better juice for consumption.”

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“I always tell people if you can eat it, it’s probably better than drinking the juice, but we’re so busy around the area, it’s more practical for people to grab something and drink it. We’re a very beverage focused society now, so everything is on the go.”

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Herman Chu, Senzu Juicery

Some of the bottled juices offered at South Block Juice Company’s Jammin’ Java location.

Fairfax and Arlington counties, explains on their website that they use a “hydraulic juice press, as opposed to a high speed blade” which does not create the same amount of heat as a typical home juice and allows some of those nutrients and enzymes to survive into the final product.

Another distinguishing factor of cold-pressed juices is the ingredients. Many like Senzu Juicery, South Block and Jrink (out of Washington D.C.) do not have added sugars or preservatives.

Also, when you buy a bottle of juice, it was likely made the night before or that morning.

And ultimately, they are a pretty solid source of fruits and vegetables.

“It is an easier and faster way to get your daily fruits and vegetables (you can about completely cover the recommendations with one glass of juice) so you don’t have to think about those the rest of the day and you can put those veggies you really don’t like in the juice and cover up the flavor with the sweet flavor of fruit,” said Dr. Lilian de Jonge, an assistant professor at the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University.

Drinking juice seems to have sprouted from “juice cleanses” like the one popularized by Joe Cross in his documentary “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead.” The film chronicles Cross’s 60 days of an all juice diet and through that, his weight loss and ability to re-

gain his health. However, most cleanses offered today are for just three to five days. These shortterm cleanses are sometimes described as a great way to flush out toxins and chemicals from the body, which Dr. de Jonge described as “nonsense” and that the benefits have never been scientifically proven.

When I brought this up to Chu, he answered in a way potentially more pragmatic than your average entrepreneur. He talked about juice cleanses as a way to refocus your eating.

“A lot of people ask, ‘if I drink this one juice will I feel better?’ I tell everybody, it’s not a matter of drinking one or two; it’s kind of being consistent with being healthier with your diet. I look a juice as being a tool to help you lead a healthier diet.

The juice cleanse is kind of the start, if you are in rough shape, you don’t know where to start, you don’t know what diet to,” he said. “A juice cleanse gets you going and it’s up to you to keep either eating healthy, you don’t necessarily eat only salads, but just cutting back all the sugars, the refined products and the fried foods and then continuing with juice if you can. I always tell people if you can eat it, it’s probably better than drinking the juice, but we’re so busy around the area, it’s more practical for people to grab something and drink it. We’re a very beverage focused society now, so every-

thing is on the go. To keep up with a healthy lifestyle it’s on you, but we’re here to help.”

Dr. Constance Gewa, an associate professor at the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University, acknowledged the benefits of juice, like it being an easier way to get in your daily fruits and vegetables. She also pointed out though, despite this, there are still limitations, like realistically only a fraction of the nutrients remain after juicing and also none of the fiber within fruit makes it through the juicing process.

“But putting your fruit and vegetables through a juicer will eliminate the fiber content of the original fruit which can have several consequences which makes juicing not as healthy as it seems at first. First, fiber is important to keep you regular and helps in keeping blood glucose and cholesterol in check,” Dr. de Jong expanded. “In addition, eliminating the fiber decreases the volume of the food so you will need more of it to get you full and as a consequence, you will consume more kcalories (example, a cup of pineapple chunks is about 80 kilocalories but a glass of pineapple juice is about 120 kilocalories. An 8 ounce glass of orange juice will contain 3-4 oranges), not even taking into account that you will drink that glass of juice much faster than you will eat a whole fruit, so you might not even realize that you are full until after

you have consumed the whole glass of juice, and because liquids don’t keep you full as long as solid food, you might be hungry much faster. So in the end you might ‘eat’ more than when not juicing.”

Chu argued though that the lack of fiber is only an issue if you have a significant amount of sugar, then added, “The other side, the projuice people, it’s without fiber you actually don’t spend energy trying to digest what you just consumed, which is just literally just the raw micro and macro nutrients from the fruits and vegetables of the juice.

Your body is just absorbing the nutrients and minerals very quickly and effortlessly.”

Ultimately, there is a lot of debate as to effect of these juices and it really doesn’t sound like any side is going to give way anytime soon.

So I figured it was important to ask how Chu feels after he cleanses.

“You feel this energy boost that you wouldn’t feel otherwise, it’s kind of hard to explain. You just feel like you’re light, more alert and you just feel overall a more brighter person. So that’s sort of the feeling I get after a three-day juice cleanse. Some people say their hair feels shinier and their skin feels softer, most people will say they feel more energetic afterwards. The first day or two, they’re not fun. Most people, like the first time, the first day or two you are just struggling, or wow I want someinrg to eat, but by the end of day two, day three, you are feeling pretty good.”

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Innovative two component addition restructures home and life n nDesign yields

lifestyle benefit for busy family

By John Byrd SPECIAL TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES

“Yes, you could say we were cramped for space,” Christine Child admitted, describing the challenges of a 40 year old, three bedroom California contemporary to a family of four.

There was a 10-by-12 foot kitchen, a small dining room and living room and two small bathrooms.

A 12-by-20 foot porch on the back served as a family recreation room in warmer months. Built by Christine’s father-in-law, it was showing signs of wear.

The house was built on a slope. Through the front door one enters a below-grade lower level where Christine operates a childcare business. Family living is one flight up.

Overall, the house was something of a cozy bungalow.

Exposed rafters. Knotty pine interior. It was comfortable, but not so much so that the Childs weren’t open to something better.

“We were mainly looking for a larger kitchen and master bedroom suite,” Child recalled. “But I wanted a plan that would give us more storage, and make it easier to keep family requirements out of the lower level. We had been thinking about adding on since 2012, but weren’t sure what was feasible.”

On this score, Christine and

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Michael Nash added 900 square feet to the rear elevation of a circa 1970s California contemporary in Falls Church. The two component addition wraps the northwest corner of the existing house which is situated at the top of a slope. The left side houses a master bedroom suite complete with spa bath; the right is a new kitchen and breakfast area Eric Childs did their homework.

They talked to architects and design builders. Service, reputation and value were their watchwords.

Finally, they decided on Michael Nash Kitchen and Homes.

“We liked to the all-inclusive fixed-price offer, the turnkey approach, and the enormous showroom—which seem to have everything we could want,” she recalled.

But they knew that adding-on to a house built on a slope could present difficulties.

“There really wasn’t a text-

book solution,” said Sonny Nazemian, Michael Nash’s founder and president.

“The sloping roof line in a classic 1970s rambler means you will have to find an architecturally-plausible way to tie-off the roof when you add-on so that the whole appears cohesive, even seamless. Since the Childs program called for a lot of new square footage—about 900 feet—we also envisioned some interior reconfiguration carefully integrated with exterior elevations.”

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A study recently conducted by online loan marketplace LendingTree showed that the millennial demographic is looking more toward a few big, established cities for that big rite of passage.

When examining the nation’s top 50 cities, the LendingTree analysis found that millennials in Boston, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. pursue home ownership more than their counterparts anywhere else. The city ranking is created from the percentage of all purchase mortgage requests that were submitted by consumers in the millennial generation.

Differences between the 3 metros Interestingly, Boston and DC millennial buyers took out mortgages that were above the national average for what a millennial will bor-

row, while Pittsburgh loans were far less.

These increasingly eager young buyers represent what could be the forefront of a growing nationwide trend of young buyers returning to the housing market.

The company looked at mortgage requests from young consumers, which they categorized as 34 years and under, in the past 12 months.

They stacked those up alongside requests from the total population of mortgage-seekers based on the location of the property to be mortgaged.

Boston came out on top.

In that city, 52.5 percent of the mortgage requests reviewed came from millennials. Pittsburgh came next, at just a hair under 49 percent, followed closely by Washington, D.C., at 48.17 percent.

San Francisco showing strong; millennial market ‘starting to shift’ San Francisco also saw a high percentage of mortgage requests coming from millen-

nials. Those buyers had the distinction of taking out the highest average mortgages in the nation, at $505,160. In the Bay Area, 42.32 percent of the loan requests came from the millennial crowd.

On the whole, 41.36 percent of all mortgage requests through LendingTree come from applicants under 35 years old. Mortgage loans from all millennials average $220,949.

Average mortgage loans to young borrowers in the top three cities of Boston, Pittsburgh and DC are $343,783, $161,083 and $352,720 respectively.

“The under-35 crowd had been, for some years, hesitant to enter the housing market, but we’re seeing that start to shift,” said Doug Lebda, CEO of LendingTree, in statement.

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The kitchen suite would extend directly from the rear elevation and require forming a connecting archway within a solid brick bearing wall.

The master suite on the right side of the house would also need access, which was gained by converting the old dining room window into door way.

The plan called for deleting the porch—but also building the additions at ground level [two steps lower than the existing house.]

As an engineering consideration, Nazemian installed a structure header above the opening that connects the kitchen addition to the existing house.

“This made it possible to reconcile some differences in height and tie-off the roof in an architecturallyappropriate way,” Nazemian said.

“We wanted the whole to appear greater than the sum of the parts.”

Even as site and space planning decisions were underway, the Childs were busy developing ideas for a new interior with help from Michael Nash design staff.

“Our interior design department has really evolved along with our projects portfolio,” Nazemian said. “We can provide a whole catalog of inspirational ideas based on recent work; this makes it easier for homeowners to think through the possibilities.”

“We found that the selections in the showroom were ample,” Childs added. “The staff ideas gave us a better sense of direction.”

Moreover, the “transitionalstyle” interior that emerged from the process proved a perfect way to balance the home’s old and the new elements.

The earthy mosaic tile back splash in the kitchen, for instance, picks up the rustic flavors of the older part of the house with its exposed cedar rafters and knotty pine wall covering. Granite surfaces, cherry wood cabinet facings, a copper sink and a glass

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Transitional-style interior design proved a perfect way to balance the home’s old and the new elements. Here, the earthy mosaic tile back splash in the kitchen (left) picks up the rustic flavors of exposed cedar rafters and knotty pine in the older part of the house. canopy ventilating hood present a warmly textured ambiance. Yet many formal elements—crown molding, embossed cabinet facings, built-in bookcases—reassert the crisp order of a floor plan that efficiently facilitates cooking and clean-up tasks.

A pot filler above the gas range, a wine refrigerator within easy reach of the dining room and the patio, a charging station in the book shelf are just a few of the conveniences factored-in to a template that addresses a host of everyday requirements.

Above all, the design “doubled” the kitchen’s storage capacity, Child said.

There’s a spacious breakfast nook on the other side of the room which is the family’s favorite gathering spot. Even the breakfast table bench offers additional storage.

With space from old kitchen reconfigured into a substantially larger dining room, Childs can now seat 14 for holiday entertaining if needed.

The master bedroom suite, likewise, incorporates every requirement of Eric and Christine’s carefully constructed wish list. The 9 foot cathedral ceiling surrounded by eight windows—each 5 feet tall—

creates a spacious personal retreat with abundant natural light and well-defined sight lines. Overhead, a specially-acquired Casablanca chandelier fan adds visual interest to the room’s mid-space.

Meanwhile, the spa bath is large, light and airy. One enters through a frosted glass pocket door. A curved wall festooned with shimmering glass tile conceals a walk-in shower that features pebble stone flooring, custom-designed cubbies and many bathing fixtures and spray attachments.

On the opposite wall, a Shakerstyle double vanity with a quartz surface and glass vessel sinks accommodates personal items.

Even the floors and towel bars are heated.

“This is an enormous quality of life improvement,” Christine Child added. “The changes have given all of us a huge boost in personal satisfaction.”

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By Times Staff An exhibition featuring portraits by one of the country’s leading contemporary artists will be on view June 11 through September 5 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Composed of more than 50 monumental paintings and sculptures, “Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic” raises intriguing questions about race, identity, and the politics of representation.

Recognized for his portrayal of contemporary African American men using conventions of traditional European portraiture, Wiley has expanded his vision to include women and cultures from around the globe.

In addition to lesser-known early works, this exhibition also explores new developments, which include bronze busts, “paintings” in stained glass, and works from his “World Stage” series.

“Kehinde Wiley is one of the most popular artists in America today,” VMFA Director, Alex Nyerges, said. “The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was one of the first comprehensive art museums to acquire his portraits, and we are thrilled to present a larger selection of his work to the public.

These paintings and sculptures challenge centuries of stereotypes, and we hope our visitors will feel engaged and make the connection between Wiley’s works and those in our galleries.”

Wiley selects the subjects for his portraits through the process of “street casting” by enlisting young men and women to pose for his paintings. These people, wearing hoodies, jeans, and baseball caps, are contrasted against ornate backgrounds that evoke an aristocratic style of portraiture. By replacing European aristocrats with black subjects, Wiley points out the absence of African Americans from such historical narratives.

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She should weigh about 40-50 pounds when full grown.

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Breed: Chihuahua mix Age: 6 years Gender: Female Fiona is a sweet girl who walks well on a leash and is house trained. She gets along with other dogs and would fit into just about any household.

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Breed: Cocker Spaniel / Beagle mix Age: 10 years Gender: Female Chloe was adopted out as an 8-week old puppy 8 years ago, and was returned because of an untreated medical condition. She is being treated for Cushing’s and is doing very well.

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Breed: Schnauzer / Poodle mix Age: 7 years Gender: Male Pippin came into the rescue with another 7-year-old Schnauzer/ Poodle mix, Pierre, who is also available for adoption. They are good with everyone.

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Breed: Yellow Labrador Retriever Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Female Cuddles is coming to us from Oman. She is spayed, fully vaccinated, potty and leash trained, good with cats and humans of all ages (including children).

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Breed: Collie mix Age: 6 months Gender: Male (Neutered) Rocco came to AFH from a rescuer in Puerto Rico who has a sponsor that pays for the transport and medical of her dogs. He is good with other dogs and kids, and he can be quite bouncy.

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Breed: Hound mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Apollo is friendly with other dogs and likes people of all ages. He loves to go for walks and the longer the better. This fella hopes he never has to be chained outside again For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-3857387

Breed: Lab/Shepherd mix Age: 3 months Gender: Male Finn absolutely loves everyone and can hardly wait for his forever home. He was born Feb 22 and is ready for puppy training and getting to know the world.

For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387

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Breed: Papillon mix Age: 3 years old Breed: Male JoJo likes other dogs and seems to like cats and also seems to be housebroken. He is a little timid around a lot of activity so this sweetie would not be a good pet for small or young children.

For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387

GLORIA VANDERBILT Breed: Orange/white cat Age: 4-5 years Gender: Female Gloria is probably the mother of Anderson. She was captured by the Chantilly warehouse workers before delivering five kittens.

She is very loving and nurturing and wants lots of attention.

For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-3857387

Breed: Orange/white cat Age: 1 year Gender: Male (neutered) Anderson is a sweet loving boy. He was raised, rescued and trapped in some warehouses in Chantilly. He is very friendly and will likely make a very good domestic cat.

For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387

Breed: DSH Tabby Age: 2 years Gender: Female (spayed) Anise is a bundle of energy. She has outgrown the wild kitten stage but still has plenty of energy to play! Anise gets along with other cats and would be a good cat for all ages.

For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387

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Dogs and well, more dogs!

By Noah SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

I had a great Memorial Day weekend! My humans went away and I got to spend four days with my pawsome uncle. I love my time with him, we go for long walks, talk about and solve all of the world’s problems, eat junk food all hours of the day and night, watch sports on TV, it’s like one of those guy weekends only better. But I do miss my humans… somewhat.

My human and I support dog and cat adoption and a few rescues with photography and writing.

One of these are my friends at Operation Paws for Homes which is an all-breed dog rescue. They hold adoption events throughout the Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania areas.

This week, my friend Miss Ashley stopped by with a few dogs for you to meet! She’s a pawsomely kind lady that I enjoying pawing with!

I’d like you to meet our friend Naveen! I can’t help but smile when she starts to talk about herself.

“Hi, I’m Naveen! I’m a sweet 2-year-old Lab mix. I’m very shy and nervous, but am slowly coming out of my shell. I enjoy my kennel and am a calm dog. I didn’t have much human interaction as

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Naveen, a 2-year-old Lab mix.

Maxton, a 1-year old Hound.

Kalei, an 8 month old Lab mix.

a puppy so I’m learning how to be a companion. A home with a patient family and another dog to help build my confidence will be perfect for me. Could that home be yours? To learn more about me, please visit https://ophrescue. org/dogs/4477 #rescue.”

Arf! Another friend I’d like to bark about or who would like to bark about himself is a really cool character named Maxton!

“Bark! Hey you! Yes you!

I’m Maxton! I am enjoying the fun times in my foster home but would really like to find my forever home.

Do you know anyone looking for a sweet hound dog? My foster mom says I am just a little guy and would

be a great fit for almost any family! I have been waiting since before Christmas for someone to open their home and heart to me. Luckily I have a caring foster mom named Linda to care for me until the right family comes along! How much longer do you think I will wait??

Not long I hope. Maybe if you share my picture you can help me find my family? Want to meet me? Here is the link with more info about me!! https://ophrescue.org/dogs/4545 Thanks! Woof!”

I am surprised to see my friend Kalei still looking for a home!

“I’ve been in my foster home for a few months now. I am a sweet 8 month old Lab mix who gets

along well with dogs and people of all ages. A happy puppy who wants to explore the world! I am thankful for my pawsome foster parent Marissa who took me in though I had some medical issues when I first arrived. Paws to her for assisting me to become a thriving and happy puppy ready to find my own humans to love on! If you would like to meet me, please visit, https:// ophrescue.org/dogs/4588.

If you are interested in meeting them, please inquire with the rescue at Operation Paws for Homes, www.ophrescue.org, or adopt@ophrescue.org. Or if you would like to visit an adoption event, here’s a few going on:

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Haunting musical coming to Tysons n n1st Stage preparing for

FLOYD COLLINS

June run of Floyd Collins

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When noted director Nick Olcott received a call from Alex Levy, artistic director for 1st Stage, about directing “Floyd Collins,” he jumped at the chance to get back into musical theater and work at the Tysons-based theater for the first time.

“I first saw a production of it about 12 years ago and I admired it greatly at that time. Alex called me up out of the blue to direct, and I was greatly honored to work with him and the theater as it was a wonderful chance to take on a compelling work,” Olcott said. “I work primarily in opera these days and some of the music in standard musical theater leaves me a little bit cold; it’s so simplistic and formulaic, but this music is unendingly creative and different and inventive.”

With music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, book by Tina Landau, and additional lyrics by Landau, in its simplest description, the musical tells the story of Floyd Collins, who in 1925, while chasing a dream of fame and fortune by turning a Kentucky cave into a tourist attraction, Collins himself becomes the attraction when he gets trapped 200 feet underground.

“It’s an absolutely fascinating musical. On the macro-level, it’s an incredible story about how we as Americans leap upon a tragedy and turn it into a media circus, but on a micro-level, it’s a wonderful story about people struggling to make a dream come true and how hard they’ll work to make that happen and the tragedies that ensue from that struggle,” Olcott said. “What I love about the piece is that it gives everyone in the story their due. There are no villains or good guys, everyone is a fully-rounded person and they are really compelling people.”

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Despite being a favorite among many in the musical theater world, it never gained much traction in the U.S. It had a brief 25-show run off-Broadway in 1996; two subsequent London productions and some regional shows have performed well.

“This was a very difficult piece to cast because the music is not easy and you need very trained voices, and yet you need them to sound like real people,” the director said. “We had to see the right mix who had the acting chops to pull off these very complex characters.”

One of those cast was Evan Casey, who Olcott had used in past shows, including last summer’s “Garfield: The Musical With Cattitude” at Adventure Theatre MTC. “The moment Alex called me about this show, I thought of Evan and we were lucky to get him,” Olcott said. “Floyd Collins was a driven man and I knew Even could really play that—someone who is single-mindedly pursuing an objective point of mania.”

For Casey, the musical has long-been a favorite of his, and one he’s longed to perform on stage.

“Over the years it’s become this very well regarded, beautiful story and score that really means a lot to actors and musicians of my generation, so to get the opportunity to do this, and play Floyd, a bucket list role for me and any baritone in musical theater in that age and type, is a rare opportunity,” he said. “To be part of this story, told in such a beautiful

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Nick Olcott (left), director, and Evan Casey (right), actor, of the musical “Floyd Collins” at 1st Stage Theatre. way with remarkable music is something I couldn’t pass up.”

This is actually the third time the director and actor have worked together.

Casey was cast by Olcott 12 years ago in “The Drawer Boy” at Everyman Theater.

“I like working with Nick. He is always very meticulous in his planning and staging, but not so specific that he isn’t free and open to ideas that the actors have, and we’ve developed a good working relationship so I think he trusts my ideas and instincts,” Casey said. “And I trust his judgments on things.”

Casey noted that to get prepared for

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the role, he read the book, “Trapped,” which is one of the stories "Floyd Collins" is based on.

“The biggest thing that has helped me engage the trajectory of Floyd’s character arc and who he is has been delving into the music,” he said. “It’s so complex, difficult and challenging but just remarkable in its ability to tell a story and to develop the character. I think it’s some of the best music ever written for musical theater.”

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Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Herndon, Virginia, will hold a work session on Tuesday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m. and a public hearing on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Herndon Council Chambers Building located at 765 Lynn Street, Herndon, Virginia, to solicit public comment on the: HERNDON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT RFP #16-05.

The town received two proposals in response to the Request for Proposals issued for the redevelopment of 4.675 acres of land in historic downtown Herndon. The town’s adopted master plan envisions a mix of retail, office and residential development, to include four-story mixed-use/residential structures; three-story mixed-use/ commercial structures; a jointly-funded public/private parking structure; an arts center and more.

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE, HPRB #16-08. Descriptive summary of the proposed action: An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a one story addition on the rear of the house located at 953 Locust Street, Herndon, Virginia and further identified as Fairfax County Tax Map 0162-02-0053.

Applicant: Michael Stevens, Architect. Owner: Anne Kinsinger. Deferred from the May 16th public hearing.

People having an interest in the two proposals submitted by Comstock Development Services, LC, and The Stout & Teague Company, are invited to attend the public hearing and to state their opinions. The two proposals are available on the town’s website at www. herndon-va.gov/downtownrfp for review.

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, HPRB #16-10. Descriptive summary of the proposed action: An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a free standing garage located at 1022 Tyler Street, Herndon, Virginia and further identified as Fairfax County Tax Map 0104-03110002. Applicant and Owner: Brian and Lisa Taggart

The Town of Herndon supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in services, programs, or activities, offered by the Town. Please call (703) 435-6804 or TDD 435-6817 to arrange for any accommodation that may be necessary to allow for participation.

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Olcott agrees and called “Floyd Collins” a landmark show and one that any fan of musicals needs to see.

“I hope audiences will be moved by these people,” Olcott said. “It really is an in-depth look at people who strive to make their lives mean something, battered against the hard realities of life. While the story is ultimately tragic, I think the reflection of the human spirit that’s in it is uplifting and very moving.”

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Notice is hereby given that the Town of Herndon, Virginia, will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Herndon Council Chambers Building located at 765 Lynn Street, Herndon, Virginia, on the proposals received in response to the Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Project RFP #16-05.

APPLICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, ARB #16-09. Descriptive summary of the proposed action: An application to erect a monopole and equipment compound on the property located at 101 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia, and further identified as Fairfax County Tax Map #0171-02-0009A. Applicant: Colleen Khan, entrex communications services. Owner: Virginia Electric Power Company.

The two proposers, Comstock Development Services, LC, and The Stout & Teague Company, will be at the community meeting to present their detailed proposals to the public. The Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Project RFP #16-05 includes the redevelopment of 4.675 acres of land in historic downtown Herndon. The town’s adopted master plan envisions a mix of retail, office and residential development, to include fourstory mixed-use/residential structures; three-story mixed-use/commercial structures; a jointly-funded public/private parking structure; an arts center and more.

APPLICATION FOR A WALL SIGN PERMIT, ARB #16-10. Descriptive summary of the proposed action: An application to attached a wall and door sign to the building located at 520A Huntmar Park Drive, Herndon, Virginia, and further identified as Fairfax County Tax Map #0162-02-0156E. Applicant: Henry Allen, Signaram. Owner: BritHerndon Square LLC. People having an interest in the above items are invited to attend the public hearing and to state their opinions. Items are available for examination by the public in the Department of Community Development, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon.

The Town of Herndon supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in services, programs or activities offered by the Town. Please call (703) 435-6804 or TDD (703) 4356817 to arrange for any accommodation that may be necessary.

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Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Herndon, Virginia, will hold a work session on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. and a public hearing on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Herndon Council Chambers Building located at 765 Lynn Street, Herndon, Virginia, on the following item: ORDINANCE, TP #16-04 - Descriptive Summary of Proposed Action: An Ordinance vacating a portion of Van Buren Street right-of-way. The Herndon Town Council is to review a proposal to vacate a portion of Van Buren Street rightof-way, located north of Third Street and south of Fairfax County tax map parcel number 0104-02-0046A in the Town of Herndon, Virginia. The subject portion of Van Buren Street right-of-way appears on Fairfax County Tax Map Section 10-4. Property Owners and Applicants: Jeffrey Frank Kimsey and Jennifer Boyd Kimsey, Elma Mankin - Trustee of the Elma Moffett Mankin Revocable Trust, Steven D. Mitchell, Wanda A. Mitchell, The Evergreene Companies, LLC, and 854 Third Street, LLC. Representative: Michael O’Reilly, The O’Reilly Law Firm.

People having an interest in the above item are invited to attend the public hearing and to state their opinions. Items required to be made available for public examination by state or town code will be available for examination by the public beginning at 3:00 pm, on Friday, June 3, in the Town Clerk’s office, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon.

The Town of Herndon supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in services, programs, or activities, offered by the Town. Please call (703) 435-6804 or TDD 435-6817 to arrange for any accommodation that may be necessary to allow for participation. ___________________________ Viki L. Wellershaus, Town Clerk

5/27/16 & 6/3/16 Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Route Drivers Wanted

**** $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS **** Guernsey, Inc is seeking FT and PT Delivery Drivers for our Dulles, VA & Beltsville, MD Locations. We offer Flex Hrs, Mon-Fri, Vehicle Provided, Great Pay & Full Benefits!

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Make product deliveries on a route within the workday • Ensure all assigned route pickups & returns are collected within the workday • Maintain and report maintenance of work vehicle • Maintain clean vehicle (inside and outside) QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience a Plus!

• Good Driving Record • NO CDL required • Positive Attitude (friendly, courteous and helpful) • MUST be Dependable Apply in person: 45070 Old Ox Rd. Dulles, VA 20166 Email Resume: jmages@buyguernsey.com Fax Resume: (703) 689-2881 Call: (703) 788-3285 Legal Notice

Legal Notice

[(Full name(s) of owner(s)]: ABBAEE SOONDAE, INC Trading as: ABBAEE SOONDAE 14701 Lee Highway Centreville, Fairfax County, VA 20121 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer On Premises License to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Yu, Kyung Sook, President NOTE: Objections to the issuance 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.

Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

3000084 (5-27-16, 6-3-16) Yard Sale

Yard Sale

Burke. Cherry Run community yard sale Sat June 4 (6/04/2016) 8 AM - 1 PM. Old Keene Mill Road & Koziara Drive.

Antiques, books, toys, furniture, tools, apppliances and more!

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation in McLean, VA seeks F/T Architecture Director.

Participate in development & maintenance of bus & sys architecture & conduct bus info flow studies. Req’s Master’s or frgn equiv in comp sci, info sys or rel fld & 10 yrs prog resp exp OR Bach’s or frgn equiv in comp sci, info sys or rel fld fllwd by 12 yrs prog resp software dev or sys delivery exp. If interested, submit resume/cv via email to: im_jobs@freddiemac.com & reference JO# 14-1104.

Custodians Full Time Part-Time Daytime Night-Time Positions Needed immediately In Chantilly, VA Uncleared Positions $13.00 hour Cleared Positions $22.00 hour Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance The Wilburn Company, Inc. 410-789-3320