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FEATURE STORY Extraordinary Teens
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DEPARTMENTS FROM THE PUBLISHER
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ON A HIGH NOTE Kathy Smaltz: Poet Laureate and Paradox
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DESTINATIONS Manassas Jazz Festival: Some Winds of Change for Annual Event
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GIVING BACK Project Healing Waters: Rehabilitating Wounded Warriors through Fly Fishing
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LIFELONG LEARNING Everest College Offers Programs and Support for Students 19 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Competitive Edge: Performance Training and Family Fitness
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FAMILY FUN Summertime Stargazing
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LOCAL FLAVOR Rangoli: A Celebration of Food CALENDAR ADVERTISER INDEX
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from the Editor in Chief Local Generation Z’ers Who Are Extraordinary
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aising children is not for the fainthearted. It’s an incredibly monumental task to take a selfish being and turn him or her into someone who becomes a productive part of society and an adult that we all like, want to be like or want to be around. As the mother of two Generation Z’ers, I am always amazed at how truly busy and accomplished this generation is at such young ages. When most of us were growing up, there were no sports travel teams, gifted and talented school programs or governor’s schools. Everyone graduated from high school with the same diploma. And, academies were only for the rich and famous. If your parents discussed college with you, it wasn’t usually until your junior or senior year. Now, we have teenagers with impressive resumes before they reach the tender age of 18 and who contemplate, in middle school, which high school classes they will need to get into a four-year college. The accomplishments of Generation Z should not go unnoticed because they work hard and they contribute to our communities. Paul Keily profiles a few of these extraordinary teens in our cover story on page 4. In the vein of contributing to our communities is our monthly Giving Back department that profiles local 501(c) (3) organizations who help take care of us. Prince William and the surrounding cities are home to a large sector of active
military and veterans, many of whom are wounded warriors. Marianne Weaver profiles Project Healing Waters, a nonprofit that is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military personnel and veterans. Find out more on page 16. In the seventh grade, I had to memorize and recite poems for English class. I presume that this was (and still is) standard operating procedure for this school subject. The opening line of Joyce Kilmer’s “Trees”—“I think that I shall never see/A poem lovely as a tree.”—is still burned into my memory decades later. I am grateful that I don’t have to make my living writing poetry, even though I admire anyone who writes it. In the vein of reliving your middle school or high school English poetry efforts, meet Prince William’s Poet Laureate, Kathy Smaltz, in this month’s On a High Note by Dan Verner, page 10. Congratulations to all the local high school graduates and to the parents who supported them. Prince William Living wishes you all the best for your future. Kim Howard, CAE Editor in Chief
Celebrating a Decade of Excellence Join us for a night of celebrating our community’s leaders, including Leadership Vision Award Winner Carlos Castro and the 2017 Kathy Ellington Alumni Award winner. We’ll also toast the LPW Class of 2017 and pay tribute to our LPW founders and alumni.
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Extraordinary Teens extraordinary teens By Paul Keily
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s another school year comes to an end, Prince William Living is proud to honor these ten outstanding seniors, Extraordinary Teens all.
Amber Attreed Amber Attreed is a senior at Osbourn Park High School in the biotechnology program. She has been active in sports since her freshman year. She has played for the school’s field hockey teams and rose to position of varsity team captain, winning district and regional awards in this capacity. In addition, she has played on travel field hockey teams and Osbourn Park’s junior varsity lacrosse and softball teams.
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Attreed has also been active in many school activities. She served as a student council class representative for three years, was awarded an academic letter all four years, was an active member in the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society, wrote for her school’s yearbook, and was a 2017 Prince William County Youth Salute participant. As a member of Future Business Leaders of America, she organized Osbourn Park’s first craft show. Outside of school she contributes to the community by serving as a tutor at Kumon Math and Reading Center and volunteering at the Prince William County Animal Shelter where she trained and mentored new volunteers. Attreed’s grandmother, Karen Attreed, said, “Amber’s organization and persistence to be an extraordinary teen is exemplified by her endurance at the tasks she takes on. She truly brightens my days without expecting [any] return rewards.”
Charlotte Reid Charlotte Reid is a senior at Osbourn High School where she has held several leadership roles, including senior class secretary, secretary and vice president of the OHS International Thespian Society, stage manager for the OHS talent show, the 2016 OHS summer theatrical show and spring 2017 musical; dance captain for the spring 2016 OHS musical theater production, and choreographer for OHS’s 2016 and 2017 winter productions. She was also a participant in this school year’s OHS Youth Salute. Reid has a passion for theater and dance. In addition to the credits above, she has been a participant in OHS’s theater program since her freshman year and has been a dancer at Stage Door Dance Studio since 2005. Reid is not just an active participant in school activities; she is also active in her community. She has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and earned the Girl Scout Silver Torch Award. She is an active member of her church community where she is an acolyte, a reader, a leader of vacation bible school and a participant in youth service programs. Her mother, Elizabeth Reid, said, “She enjoys taking charge of a project or task and seeing it through to the end to see the impact made on the community and people’s lives. As my daughter, she has often amazed me with her work ethic and ability to manage multiple activities, while staying current on them all.” Reid plans to study hospitality management/event planning in college.
Christian Tanous Christian Tanous is a senior at Manassas Park High School where he has been class president for three years. He is also captain of the school’s wrestling team, a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the Student Council. He also works with at-risk freshman to help them improve their grades and attendance and as a volunteer wrestling referee.
Tanous is active in keeping the community of Manassas Park clean. He volunteers alongside other community members to clean up litter. One of his teachers, Cindy Watson, said, “He is a wonderful example of demonstrating effective leadership, problem-solving and working collaboratively with a wide variety of people. He is a strong advocate for showcasing the diversity in our school and community.”
Diane Anders Diane Anders is a senior at Hylton High School. She is passionate about softball and serves as the team captain of Hylton’s softball team. She also coaches softball for elementaryaged students in the evenings and during the off-season. She works 25 hours a week at Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. Shanel Evans of Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center said, “Diane consistently maintains a can-do attitude. She not only maintains a strong work ethic in her school work, but she also steps in to lend a hand where needed at work by expanding her administrative role to serve as a mentor for other girls interested in the sport of softball. She has persevered through an exciting, yet stressful, senior year with both grace and a sense of humor.”
Fatima Dyfan Fatima Dyfan is a senior at Woodbridge High School where she is the president of the senior class and part of the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theater Program. She has taken on significant roles in nine plays during her time at the school. She is the president of the National Thespian Society and a member of the National Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society. She has won two awards for her leadership roles: the Harry F. Byrd Jr. Leadership Award (continues on page 6)
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(continued from page 5) and the William & Mary Leadership Award. She has been nominated for several awards as an actor. She has participated in the Summer Residential Governor’s School theater program and was formerly a member of the varsity cheerleading squad and the Cappies critic team. In addition to her involvement in her school community, Dyfan is also actively involved in her local community. She has volunteered at Fairfax Nursing Center in the activities department and at Rippon Middle School helping with the track and field, cheerleading and dance teams. She is also a member of the Virginia Student Councils Association’s advisory committee. She maintains a grade point average above a 4.0 and also works at LaserQuest. Her supervisor at LaserQuest, Michelle Rao, said of Fatima, “I have had the good fortune of witnessing her strong work ethic and giving nature.”
Jack Spall Jack Spall is a senior at Osbourn High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society, his school’s Model United Nations team and the Superintendent Student Advisory Council. He was chosen as a representative to the “Focusing on the Future” conference held at the College of William & Mary in 2013. He is a part of Osbourn High School’s “It’s Academic” team where he has participated in the television broadcast three times. In spring 2016, he won the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. Spall is also active in a number of civic organizations. He has worked with local 4-H camps as a camp counselor and has helped train new camp counselors. He has volunteered with the Back Pack Attack program to help provide food and school supplies for those in need. He has participated in the American Legion’s Boys State program where he served as a representative to the local government. He is also a member of the Parent Community Leadership Council. He works as a tour assistant at the Manassas Museum where he helps with activities and events and at a local Chick-Fil-A. He has been accepted to Virginia Tech, which he will attend in the fall. Family member Jessica Dulkadir said of Jack, “He treats everyone with respect and has a positive attitude that is contagious. He
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has been involved in many projects where he wanted to learn about a topic completely outside of his comfort zone, and he did an exceptional job; once he tried, he succeeded on all levels. As one example, he participated in a robotics competition and he not only was a star in the competitions, his original partner for these competitions became a lifelong friend and future college roommate. His desire to succeed and his generous spirit touch all those who meet him.”
Macy Alexander Macy Alexander is a senior at Manassas Park High School. She is passionate about swimming. She is the captain of her school’s swim team and has been a volunteer swim coach for four years. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the treasurer of the senior class and a member of the Beta Club. She is a senior ambassador for the FreshStart program where she works with at-risk freshmen. One of her teachers, Cindy Watson, said, “Macy is that young person who has an energy and a drive to succeed, no matter the task. All one has to do is give Macy an idea, and she runs with it, which has earned her the nickname of the ‘idea person’. She has that ability to energize all around her; she is a true motivator.” Watson added, “It has been a pleasure for me to know Macy for the past four years. She is an inspiration to young and old alike. Her drive and her desire to succeed, regardless of what the task at hand, have made her a favorite among her peers and our faculty. She absorbs information and applies it to situations that help others.”
Patricia Matyas Patricia Matyas is a senior at Osbourn High School where she holds three leadership positions, Student Council Secretary, Student Advisory Council member and historian of the OHS band. As a member of the Student Advisory Council, she has testified in front of the Manassas City School Board to communicate the interests of the student population. She is also a member of many other school organizations, including the Interact Club, the Key Club, the Osbourn Swim Team, the National Honor Society, the Science National Honor Society and the National History Honor Society. She
also participates in Osbourn’s grief counseling group. She lost her father in 2014 and uses this experience to help others who have experienced similar losses. In the community, Matyas teaches Sunday school at Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church and has worked with Byrdie’s Buddies to provide aid to animals in need. She also holds a part-time position at Morganna Animal Clinic and Boarding Kennel where she cares for animals in the kennel. Matyas’s mother, Christian Tucker, said of her daughter, “Her ability to show great empathy for others makes her a very special young lady, and her wish is to advance in a science-related career that will allow her to have a significant positive impact on the world around her.”
Patrick Higgins Patrick Higgins is a senior at Osbourn High School. He is an active leader in his community. In his Boy Scout Troop, he has served in all leadership positions and is now the senior patrol leader as well as a member of the Order of the Arrow, the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America. Family friend and City of Manassas School Board Member, Suzanne Seaberg, noted his mentoring abilities: “It’s not about the impact he’s had on me (although I am impressed); it’s about the impact he has had on other kids— especially the six first-year scouts in his troop. His motivating words of encouragement are a key confidence builder to those that struggle. His careful explanation and extreme patience is exhibited when they are learning a skill or trying something new. I have witnessed this impact on these boys, my son among them, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share it.” Higgins is a member of 4-H Trigger Time where he has served as a camp counselor for the organization. He is a member of the Izaak Walton League and the Amateur Trap Association, He volunteers at his church, Emmanuel Baptist, is a 2016 Boys State delegate, and works as a lifeguard.
Salute and the robotics team. He hopes to join the U.S. Navy after college.
Rachel Harvey Rachel Harvey is a senior at Forest Park High School where she is vice president of the Spanish Honor Society and Black Student Union and an executive council member of the Science National Honor Society. She took part in the Residential Governor’s School program for math, science, and technology and has been awarded the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars Commendation and was named the Career and Technical Education Student of the Year. She is also a member of the Key Club, a student representative for the Prince William Education Association, and a member of the Prince William County Healthy Communities for Healthy Youth Students Learning Essential Assets of Development (L.E.A.D) Team. Harvey enriches her community by volunteering with the Dale City/Triangle/Quantico Little League, the Summer Quest Program at Potomac Library, Christ Chapel Church’s Food Drive, and Virginia Students Working to Advance Technology at Forest Park. She was awarded a Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project grant to set up an awareness project for proper disposal of prescription medication. Her teacher, Debra Bishop, said: “Rachel’s demonstrated discipline to exceed academically, athletically and in the community is evident in the awards and accolades she has earned. She has a firm foundation to pursue her goal of continuing to make a positive impact on others. Her career goal is to create a shuttle that can withstand interplanetary travel, in particular to Mars or another major planetary milestone. She hopes to inspire other young women, especially minorities, to pursue careers in STEM and initiate programs and outreach through the educational system, similar to the opportunities provided to her.” Paul Keily (pkeily@princewilliamliving.com) is a lifelong Prince William County resident and a graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University, and is preparing to become a special education teacher.
Higgins is just as active in his school community. He is the 1st squad leader in OHS’s NJROTC, 1st chair cello player in the OHS chamber orchestra and holds a 4.125 grade point average. He won first place as part of the district archery team and second place for district archery individual. He is also on the varsity football team and a member of the Music Honor Society, Youth prince william living June 2017
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Kathy Smaltz Poet Laureate and Paradox By Dan Verner
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athy Smaltz looks the part of the petite, energetic suburban mom and beloved language arts and former gifted education teacher at The Nokesville School that she is, but when she walks up to the mic at Spilled Ink, a local writers’ event, she doesn’t read or recite her poems: She performs them. And her poems are not fluffy pieces about kittens and flowers. She stands in the spotlight, one hip cocked, and fixes her listeners with a cold blue eye (and remember, this is all an act), as she begins reciting her poem, “Hate Poem,” which is based on a work by Julie Sheehan: I hate you. Truly I do. Everything about me hates everything about you. The tapping of my fingers hates you. That black speck of pepper that gets caught in my teeth hates you. Smaltz moves through a list of body parts and daily activities that focus her feelings about the former object of her affection.
Poetry Seed Planted at a Young Age Her writing wasn’t always like this. She became interested in poetry as a young child and recalled, “I had subscriptions to Wee Wisdom and to Highlights for Children, both of which published poems. When I was about nine, I entered and won a poetry contest with my poem about the wind.” “And so, I realized early on that poetry is breath,” Smaltz said. “Poetry is life. The ancient Greek poet Homer asked the Muse to breathe life into him, resulting in The Odyssey.” “There’s something about the lyricism of poetry that frees me in a way prose cannot,” she continued. “I believe that rhythm,
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Prince William Poet Laureate Kathy Smaltz (right) during the Virginia Writers Club’s Annual Meeting with Betsy Ashton, outgoing 2016 VWC President.
that sensuality of language sidling up to beats and making music without actual notes, that’s what poetry is.”
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She characterizes her current poetry as voice-based with occasional visceral images, naming the poems of Sharon Olds as an influence: “Her poetry taught me that you could say whatever you were thinking in a poem. She gave me the permission to capture on paper the images that aren’t always so, well, nice.”
Smaltz thinks that the Poet Laureate program is off to a strong start: “The committee is a dedicated one, the Prince William County Arts Council is supportive and energetic, and people like Nancy Kyme and Bryanna Altman are staunch supporters of the arts. Plus, we have a strong grassroots writing community that is getting more involved and committed every year. I look forward to what I can do to help others while serving as Poet Laureate, but I can only do so much in two years and teach full-time and be a mother of four and write and have a life. The work I do will probably be more impactful as time goes on—when a new laureate has been named and I’m doing what I can in the background. I look forward to that.”
Poet Laureate: The Adult Version of “I’m Going to Disney World!” Smaltz was named Prince William County’s Poet Laureate last June at the Poetry and Jazz Festival held at the Clearbrook Center of the Arts located at Tackett’s Mill Center. “When I was chosen, I was happier than I’d been in a long time,” she said. “I felt like a child who has just been told she’s going to Disney World. After I got the call, I’m pretty sure I jumped up and down and hugged myself.” And the focus of her work? “It’s to encourage others to find their voices. I’ve spoken to a number of local audiences and read my poems. I’d like to visit more school groups in Prince William County and perhaps find a way to connect with some local businesswomen, who’d also like to empower other females to reach their full potential,” Smaltz said. “There’s also a possibility the writers in our county will partner with Dr. Frederick Foote, a doctor and poet in Maryland working with veterans to combine poetry and nature as a way of healing from their experiences with war.”
She believes that it’s an incredible honor to be recognized for doing something that she loves: “Most days, I write in a vacuum, and no one cares much that I do it. To be recognized for writing poetry? Well, no wonder I jumped up and down like a kid when I found out I’d been selected.” “In my daily work as a teacher, I most value inspiring young people to write,” she continued. “When we write creatively in my classroom, when a student has just written a poem that didn’t exist moments before—when a young person finds a way to express what it means to be human by finding just the right words—that’s what I love about teaching. If I can be one of the first writers they meet and show them a little bit of the path that others showed me to become a part of a community of people who love the arts, then I have both received and given a most beautiful and meaningful gift.”
She cites local writer June Forte as an inspiration and support, and an outstanding advocate of creative work, as well as other friends who have been encouraging and helpful: John Dutton, creator and MC of Spilled Ink; Cathy Hailey, teacher of creative writing at Woodbridge High School; and local writers Garret Carlson, Sara Brooks and Stacy Shaw. Two weeks working with the Student Summer Institute, an offering of the Northern Virginia Writing Project, gave her the chance to write with her students, and her writing group members helped shape her work. Her family has also encouraged her to write and to attend events. “They’re very proud of me,” she said, “especially my youngest daughter, also a writer and a gifted visual artist as well.”
Finally, she said, “I will always write poems, whether I continue to publish or not.
Smaltz noted that The Piedmont Journal of Poetry and Fiction featured several of her poems a year ago, centered around the theme of women’s voices being heard. She had another poem published years before in Kalliope about women being left behind after the Great War had ravaged an entire generation of men who—if lucky enough to come home—were then plagued by the flu. “I try to write about the strength women like these have that they don’t know about until they have to draw upon it,” she explained.
The drum of my left inner ear thuds in time to the pulse of blood sent out by my aorta, the biological proof of how much I loathe you.
“Poetry is a luxury. If you are starving and can’t pay the rent, you’re not sitting around and writing poetry about it. When I’m in the middle of my suffering, I am not usually walking around with a pen,” she continued. “But later, when God has seen me through yet another trial, I start writing. It’s how I process my pain. I don’t see life getting any easier although when it does, it’s good to be able to open up to another person’s suffering and be a witness to it.” On the coffeehouse stage, Smaltz finishes her acidic poem.
She nods once and then smiles as applause fills the room. Dan Verner (dverner@princewilliamliving.com) is the author of several books (danverner.com) and was named “Best Writer in Prince William County (Virginia)” for 2014 and 2015 by readers in a “Best of Prince William” poll taken by Prince William Today. prince william living June 2017
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the fashion folder Bag Check: A Packing Guide for Your Summer Getaway By Roxy Rowton
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he spirit of travel beckons fervidly during the summer. The first warm rays and the increasing sunlight stir a fresh yearning for adventure and travel both to familiar and off-the-beatentrack destinations. Taking a family vacation, a romantic escape for two or a getaway with friends to an exotic locale is a boon after a season of capricious weather and occupational projects. Pack a bag with fashionable clothes, suitable accessories and a curious spirit to take pleasure in a destination near or far, as the season for travel awaits exploration.
The challenge? How to condense one’s fashion personality and closet into a suitcase. Packing is further complicated by multiple time zones, contrasting climate changes and diverse geographical destinations. When it comes to summer escapes, it is best to keep the travel attire simple and focus on low-key, adaptable pieces. Add in a few layering items and warm-weather accessories to round out the wardrobe. Cotton basics, linen staples, classic denim and an easy dress or skirt for a dinner out or an open-air theatre are perfect travel companions. Here are some basic rules of thumb to follow when packing for your summer getaway: n Focus on comfy fabrics, chic details and relaxed cuts; n Stick with two to three hues for a complementary color palette; n Bring basic or classic warm-weather essentials to mix and match; n Include feather-weight layering pieces; n Bring go-with-anything accessories; n Think items first, then outfits. Packing for summer escapes need not be complicated. With a master plan—pack smartly, but plan for spontaneity— it is possible to strike a balance between travel and fashion with a compact, but well-edited wardrobe. An adaptable, interchangeable travel capsule can meet the mandatory bag check requirements yet still allow for fashion and functionality. Wardrobe and style consultant Roxy L. Rowton (rlrowton@ everydayrefinement.com) spends much of her workweek in the closet or the fitting room helping women look and feel their very best. She has two-plus decades in the fashion, apparel and beauty industries.
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Manassas Jazz Festival
Some Winds of Change for Annual Event By Helena Tavares Kennedy
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or 12 years, Manassas has organized and hosted an entertaining afternoon full of wines from local Virginia wine artisans and talented jazz musicians. But this year will be different. Instead of the 13th Annual Wine & Jazz Festival, this year’s event, scheduled for June 18th, is called the 13th Annual Manassas Jazz Festival. Why the name change? Have you noticed there are several local craft breweries popping up all over the Prince William County region, including Manassas, and the craft beer industry has been growing? Did you know about the new distilleries in town, too? While it started as a Father’s Day event 13 years ago to celebrate and promote the growing local wine industry, the event has expanded to support the wide variety of local industries that have grown as the population and diversity in the region has increased. Brittany Bowman, marketing and assistant events coordinator for Historic Manassas, which organizes the event every year, said, “We wanted to incorporate the local craft beers and new distilleries in Virginia as well as the always popular Virginia farm wines.”
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but we are one of the few wineries that does not.” Evans also noted that they attract a lot of customers for their specialty wines and sangria club.
Enjoy samplings of local beers and spirits.
Old Favorites Merge with New Varieties Some things won’t change for the jazz festival, however. There will still be entertaining jazz musicians, specialty craft vendors, and delicious offerings from Virginia wineries and Historic Manassas restaurants, so you can still enjoy your favorites from past years while sampling some of the new beers and spirits from the region. There will be an estimated 12 to 15 wineries at the jazz festival, along with 7 to 10 local craft breweries. One of the breweries in town, BadWolf Brewing Company, participated in the festival last year and will be there again this year. Operating since 2013, BadWolf will bring one or more of their four flagship brews to the festival, which would include Jesse’s Girl Amber Ale, Aces High, Mother Pucker or Kaiju IPA, as well as an experimental brew that you’ll just have to go to the festival to discover. “We love being at the festivals close to our home base. My husband and I grew up in Manassas, and we love supporting our community with fine libations handcrafted around the corner,” said Sarah Meyers, co-founder of BadWolf with her husband, Jeremy. “I’m looking forward to meeting new people at the festival who haven’t tried our beer, and personally, I look forward to the bonsai exhibit.” Gordonsville-based Horton Winery has been at the festival since it started 13 years ago and will be a part of the 2017 one as well. Neil Glaser, marketing director for Horton Vineyards, said, “We love the Father’s Day atmosphere and the incredibly talented musicians and always find that we’ve made many new friends at the end of the day.” Mattaponi Winery, located in Spotsylvania, has been a vendor at the festival for at least five years and will be there again, offering up its five varietal wines for pouring. Mattaponi Founder/Owner Janette Evans said, “We look forward to it every year because it is such a wonderful festival to bring our international and national award-winning wines to, but people also look for our 100-percent fruit wine. Wineries are fruit-flavoring their grapes,
For entertainment, there are three talented acts booked so far—Kitty and the Fat Cats, the Dave Wilson Quartet, and the headliner, jazz keyboardist Marcus Johnson. “I look forward to performing at the Manassas [festival] each year,” said Johnson. “For the past 10 years, the date has been reserved on my calendar. It has been great to see families develop, kids grow up, and to know that my participation is anticipated each year. As a wine brand owner and entrepreneur myself, it’s an honor to build relationships with consumers. So, you can imagine I’m overwhelmed by the fact that I’ve been able to establish a relationship with the whole city of Manassas. May we have many more years together.” “We look forward to it every year. This is the way my husband likes to spend his Father’s Day: great music, wines and plenty of vendors. A fun family Sunday afternoon or picnic if you want,” said Carla Roberts of Manassas. The Manassas Jazz Festival brings in an average of 3,000 to 3,500 people each year, so the event’s four staff members and 20-30 volunteers are very much needed to help organize and manage the fun event.
What Are You Waiting For? The annual Father’s Day event is great for the whole family, not just fathers. While only those age 21 and over can sample local Virginia wines, beers and spirits, everyone can enjoy the incredible live jazz music and craft shopping. You are encouraged to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the event on the Manassas Museum lawn. The 13th Annual Manassas Jazz Festival will be held on June 18th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manassas Museum at 9101 Prince William Street in Manassas. Since this is an outdoor event, the rain date in case of severe weather is June 25th. See visitmanassas. org/event/13th-annual-manassas-jazz-festival for tickets, cost and other details. Helena Tavares Kennedy (hkennedy@princewilliamliving.com), a longtime Prince William County resident, is a freelance writer and communications consultant at htkmarketingservices.com and livinggreendaybyday.com.
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PROJECT HEALING WATERS
Rehabilitating Wounded Warriors through Fly Fishing By Marianne Weaver
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arc Woolson served in the U.S. Navy from 1994 to 2002, deploying across the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas, as well as Africa. Like many veterans, he’s battled anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “I had heard a veteran discussing Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing at work,” he said. “I then immediately started doing some research into it.” Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc. (PHWFF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities, including education and outings. “I was talking about the program to my wife, expressing interest in it,” recalled Woolson. “My wife, knowing me way too well, called and signed me up. We both knew I was not going to do it. I always need a little push.” The group meets every Wednesday evening at the Weapons Training Battalion building, 27211 Garand Road, on Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Grassroots Effort Creates a National Program PHWFF was founded in 2005 to serve wounded military service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then, PHWFF has expanded nationwide, establishing its program in Department of Defense hospitals, Warrior Transition Units, and Veterans
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Affairs Medical Centers and clinics, and locally at both Quantico and Ft. Belvoir. Even after Woolson’s wife set up his registration, he was hesitant to attend. “I was so nervous I had a panic attack at work. I called my wife to ask her if she would be mad if I didn’t go,” he said. “Of course, she said ‘yes.’ So, reluctantly, I went. I was still quite a bit nervous at the meeting, not knowing what to expect. But ever since that first meeting, I haven’t looked back.” Randy Rueb, a PHWFF volunteer who retired from the Marine Corps in 1998, first heard about the program years ago when the local news covered then Vice President Dick Cheney fly casting at his residence on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. “I thought it was a totally brilliant idea to give someone an opportunity to learn a skill that is fun and challenging and you can do your whole life,” he said. “It is challenging and gives them an opportunity to think of something other than their problems.” Rueb said the current group of Quantico participants is composed of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, who have a range of injuries. “I don’t ask about their injuries, unless we are going out on the water, and it’s for safety purposes,” he said. “We want to make it fun. If they have an issue, we’ll work around it. And we can have fun and not be worried about it. The biggest concern is to make sure they are safe.” Trips range from public fishing holes along the Rappahannock and Shenandoah Rivers to privately owned and stocked ponds.
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Most volunteers are retired military personnel from all branches.
“People have opened their homes and properties to us,” said Rueb. “We’ll go and look at the area and see if it’s easy access for wheelchairs and walkers, and then we’ll figure out if it’s best for a small group, a large group or a family trip.”
hearts, and most have been fishing for a long time. We have one professional fly tier, some professional rod builders and some professional guides. They all come for the right reasons.”
Group Camaraderie Keeps Members Engaged
“Fly fish tying is an art,” he noted. “It has helped me with my anxiety, depression and PTSD. It has also helped me focus more. When I started, my hands would shake so badly that I had a hard time fly tying.”
Retired Marine Marty Laksbergs started volunteering with the program nine years ago and took over as program lead at Quantico in 2011. Like most of the organization’s volunteers, Laksbergs was just looking for a way to give back to the military community. “We help wounded and disabled service members find a new normal. We try to get them to back to what they like doing. No one cares what your injury is. No one cares what service you were in,” said Laksbergs. “It is not about the fishing. It is about hanging out and starting to talk and joke.” Woolson noted that the camaraderie drew him into the group. “The best part of the program is the people,” he said. “They are some of the nicest and most helpful people you will ever meet. There is never any judgment, just helpful people.” That said, the meetings aren’t just filled with a bunch of nice folks who gather to talk—some of these volunteers are fly fishing experts.
Woolson has benefited greatly from participating with this group—and not just with his fishing skills.
“I kept breaking the thread and materials,” he continued. ‘I would get frustrated. Just having the mentorship, time and kind words from the other veterans and volunteers, I am able to clear my mind and focus on what I am doing. And better yet, my hands have almost completely stopped shaking. My flies still need some work, but I am getting better every time.” To join, send an email to phwffmedia@yahoo.com or a message through the local chapter Facebook page. After that, PHWFF volunteers handle all details from supplying materials, offering guidance and providing transportation for outings. Marianne Weaver (mweaver@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance editor and writer. She earned a BA in English from the University of Pittsburgh and an MJ from Temple University. She lives in Gainesville, Va., with her husband and two children.
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health & wellness Summer 101: Family Water Safety By Regan White, Novant Health
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here’s nothing like cooling off from summer’s heat in a swimming pool, lake, river or the ocean. But before you hit the water, make sure your family knows how to stay safe. “Everyone needs to be cognizant that every summer drownings happen, regardless of how many lifeguards may be around,” said Dr. Steven Tang of Novant Health UVA Health System Bristow Run Family Medicine. “Too often, parents think, ‘If something happens, the lifeguard is there,’ especially at the pool. For me, as a parent, having someone watching poolside is better than nothing, but you should always act as the primary supervisor for your children.” Other tips for staying safe in and around water include: Use age- and weight-appropriate flotation devices. Young children, inexperienced swimmers and anyone who is boating should wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. “The head and neck should be supported, so every year you should review your water safety gear to ensure it’s still appropriate as your children grow,” Tang said. But remember: Flotation devices alone aren’t enough. Life jackets, air- or foam-filled toys such as “water wings,” “noodles,” or inner tubes shouldn’t be the sole method of swim protection for young or inexperienced swimmers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10 people die every day from unintentional drowning. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States and is the second-leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4. The CDC notes that 80 percent of people who die from drowning are male, and the fatal unintentional drowning rate is significantly higher for African Americans than whites across all age groups. The disparity is greatest for black 11- to 12-year-olds, whose drowning rate in swimming pools is 10 times that of whites. Learn to swim. “Everyone in your family should know how to swim,” Tang said. Enroll in age-appropriate American Red Cross water orientation and learn-to-swim courses. Establish rules and ensure everyone follows them. Don’t swim alone or in bad weather. Be wary of cold temperatures, currents and underwater hazards. And avoid alcohol, which impairs judgment, balance, coordination and swimming and diving abilities. Learn to recognize the signs that someone may be struggling. According to the Red Cross, swimmers who are in trouble may
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scream or splash, but most often they cannot or do not call out for help. Signs that people are struggling in the water include doggie paddling with no forward progress, hanging on to safety lines or back floating while arm-waving. If you see someone struggling in the water, shout for help, throw a rescue or flotation device and call 911 if needed. Do not jump in and attempt to rescue the swimmer if you’re an untrained or weak swimmer. Secure pools and hot tubs at home, too. Water barriers are a good drowning prevention tool, especially for young children at home. “Use barriers, safety covers and alarms to prevent young children from drowning,” Tang said. “Remove items that provide pool access and remove all toys from the pool when not in use, as these can attract young children.” Learn CPR. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by bystanders has been shown to save lives and improve outcomes in drowning victims. “Seconds count,” Tang said. “Knowing CPR can drastically improve outcomes.” Beware what’s lurking in and around the water. Sometimes it’s not just the water that should cause you to worry. “You can’t assume the water you’re in is clean. There are a lot of bacterial diseases you can get in ponds, rivers and even the ocean,” Tang said. “Pools are chlorinated, but they’re also an area where things like warts and molluscum contagiosum can be passed more easily.” Do not swim if you have any open wounds, and wear sandals to prevent exposure to viruses or bacteria through the feet.
lifelong learning Everest College Offers Programs and Support for Students By Helena Tavares Kennedy
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verest College in Woodbridge provides a starting point for people looking to make a career change or continue their education. With 36 employees on staff, Everest College is a nonprofit school that offers a personalized education and dedicated support for its students. “We work hard to help our students access the high-quality education necessary to enter into prosperous and fulfilling careers,” said Alton McCullough, Everest College-Woodbridge community relations representative.
Programs Many of Everest College’s programs can be completed in a year or less. The Woodbridge campus focuses on awarding diplomas to those pursuing careers as dental assistants, medical assistants, or medical administrative assistants. These programs include hands-on training by industry professionals in small classes, allowing for an intimate experience with personal attention. Several different scholarships are available to qualifying students to help make education more affordable. Everest College also works with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and other businesses in the community to help students achieve their educational goals.
Growth and Inspiration “We want to be the best career school in the region,” said McCullough. “We seek to train, empower and build students’ confidence to help them find fulfilling jobs and make a difference in our community.” When asked what else has helped improve Everest College in recent years, McCullough credits Campus Director Mary Perriloux for her quality leadership, which has helped the school grow. “She has led by example and allowed every person to bring his or her ideas to the table to help differentiate us from other schools in the area,” said McCullough. “She has truly made a difference at our school, and the students have responded to her excellent direction.”
A Variety of Resources for Students Everest College offers an Igniter Ambassador Program, which partners current students with new ones to help them navigate their college experience. Career services professionals hold regular workshops to help students understand what is needed to get
jobs in today’s employment environment. The college even has a care program to support students when personal or family issues stand in the way of their education, and hosts fun activities like dinners to get students and their families together in a social and supportive setting. Everest College’s library is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with computers available for student use. Tutoring is also available from instructors by appointment, and some students create and join study groups to help one another prepare for exams and review materials.
Convenient Location Located at 14555 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge, the campus is conveniently located a few blocks from I-95 and one mile from Prince William Parkway. There is also an OmniLink bus stop directly in front of the campus, making it easier for students without cars to get to and from the college. For students with children, there are several daycare facilities within a 5-10-minute drive. There are also several restaurants within walking distance of the campus. You can find more details, including office hours, how to arrange an office tour and contact information, on the college’s webpage at everest.edu/campus/woodbridge. Helena Tavares Kennedy (hkennedy@princewilliamliving. com), a longtime Prince William County is a freelance writer and communications consultant at htkmarketingservices.com and livinggreendaybyday.com. prince william living June 2017
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COMPETITIVE EDGE Performance Training and Family Fitness By Tracy Shevlin
Since opening, Competitive Edge, located in Woodbridge, has become a resource for athletes, teams and active families in the greater Prince William area. The company is also a winner of the 2017 American Small Business Championship sponsored by the SCORE Foundation and Sam’s Club. This competition collected more than 1,500 applications and awarded two businesses per state. There were 63 entries submitted by businesses in Virginia. Prince William Living spoke with Shanel Evans to learn more about the facility, operations, and programs. “We are very happy to work with so many talented athletes,” she said. “We are dedicated to each athlete and we get to know them as an individual. We want to see them be successful in school as well as in sports.” Their mission is to provide training that challenges athletes to raise their performance level and to give studentathletes a home away from home.
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Training Competitive Edge hosts more than 1,000 athletes each week in its more than 18,000square foot facility. Athletes come as teams or individuals for training. These athletes compete at various levels from recreational leagues, school teams, AAU, USATF, semi-pro and professional organizations. Competitive Edge also works with youth that are new to sports and seeking to develop skills before joining a team. The staff there The staff at Competitve Edge are very knowledgeable and have are very knowledgeable and have experience in multiple sports. experience in multiple sports, have competed in all levels up through the professional ranks and are certified personal trainers or coaches. The facility is equipped for a variety of sports including baseball/ softball, basketball, track and field, lacrosse, soccer and more. It contains a full weight room, turf area, basketball court, running lanes and two virtual golf stations. It also has batting cages, pitching tunnels for baseball and two VertiMax machines, which are specialized pieces of resistance training equipment that enhance athletes’ speed, power, jumping ability, explosiveness and strength.
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ny sports parent knows that competitive athletic teams participating in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) or USA Track and Field (USATF) train year-round regardless of their primary season. The hard part for coaches is finding facilities nearby for training and then managing the logistics. In the past, teams often had to travel out of the county to find appropriate facilities. This created additional complications for many working parents. Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center opened in February 2016 to help fill the gap and satisfy the need for performance training in the area and is co-owned by two couples, Shanel and Monte Evans and Dena and Maurice Briddell.
Competitive Edge trains more than 1,000 athletes weekly.
Competitive Edge memberships can be purchased for individuals, teams, or small groups with instruction (or not). Athletes will reap benefits in a variety of areas, such as improvement in their speed, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, increased attention and focus, and weight management.
children ages 6-13, from June 19 through August 25 that will allow participants to explore a variety of sports. Before and after care outside of camp hours is also available. These camps are open to the community, include instruction, and do not require any particular skill level.
Programs, Camps and Parties
Sports and themed birthday party packages are also available. Parties include sports play time and pizza and provide full-service management such as event planning and catering.
In addition to training for individuals and teams, Competitive Edge also strives to bring exercise, fitness and fun to the community. In their efforts toward that goal, they offer a Home School PE program, Adult Fitness classes, and host a variety of camps, clinics and sports-themed birthday parties. Evans told Prince William Living that Competitive Edge is “thrilled to be a visible presence for health and wellness and a resource to the community.” Evans said that in addition to the PE classes, Competitive Edge partners with elementary and middle schools for health and wellness nights. “When we are working with schools, we show kids that fitness is fun,” she said. “We play games and have a “Wheel of Exercises” where kids spin the wheel to determine their next activity. Some of our recent events have been highly successful and have drawn around 200 kids and their families.” She added, “We also know that parents need time to exercise. Our adult fit program was developed because so many parents requested it. We recognized that it was a great opportunity for parents to use their time to exercise while their kids were doing their own training.” Now, they can take classes, such as cycle and circuit, Zumba, cardio, boot camp, or African dance each week. These classes are also available to the public. Camps are typically offered during times when schools are out of session, such as spring break and throughout the summer. This summer Competitive Edge will offer weekly full-day camps for
Edge Studio Space Competitive Edge has recently renovated its Edge Studio space for community use. Evans said the studio space is a great community resource. It has hosted a multitude of events including birthday parties, showers, networking functions, corporate workshops, vendor shows and charity functions. All reservations for training space, lessons, facility rentals and community space can be made by simply calling the facility. Spaces are reserved on a first-come first-served basis. For additional information, contact Shanel Evans at 571-398-2813. For information on baseball and softball training, contact Maurice Briddell at 571-398-2813. For information on sports performance training, contact Monte Evans at 571-306-3285.
Tracy Shevlin (tshevlin@princewilliamliving.com) is a native Virginian and long-time Manassas area resident. She is a graduate of George Mason University where she is also an office manager. Follow her on Twitter @nvalady1. prince william living June 2017
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Summertime Stargazing Story and Photos By Amanda Causey Baity
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e’re all captivated by the wonder of our galaxy—its faraway planets, many moons and falling stars. On clear summer nights, this vast expanse seems to beckon us to journey into deep space. Though you can’t climb into the family rocket and take a spin—not yet, anyway—you can take your little ones on a tour to infinity and beyond from the comfort of your own backyard. To prepare for liftoff, it helps to know where you’re going and what you might see. After all, your kids will have lots of questions. You may have a star chart at home, but if not, I have created one for you to download and print at pwliving.com. You can also visit Sky & Telescope magazine’s website and click on “This Week’s Sky at a Glance” to learn more about upcoming celestial events. Or you can download the Google Sky Map app to help locate celestial objects from your location. (continues on page 24)
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STARGAZING (continued from page 22) You will also need an open horizon or view of the sky in an area that has low light pollution. A telescope is nice for viewing deep space objects and details on planets in our galaxy, but you can see them with a good pair of binoculars as well. Visit astronomyindc.org/places.shtml to see a list of local observatories, astronomy clubs, planetariums and space camps.
Start with the Moon
The moon is the largest and brightest object in the night sky. That makes it a good place to start family observations. Use a landmark in your yard to keep track of where and when the moon rises each evening. You do not need a telescope to see details on the moon. A set of binoculars will do nicely. Watch how the moon crosses the sky each night. As time passes, your kids will see all of its phases. Explain that it doesn’t make its own light. As the moon circles Earth, the sun lights different parts of the lunar body. That’s why the moon’s shape seems to change. When the moon is full, look at its pattern of light and dark patches. Explain to your kids that the dark areas are large, flat lava plains. The light areas are hilly and full of craters. The largest full moon this year will be on the night of August 10.
Reach for the Stars
The best time to see stars is on a moonless night. As soon as your family gets settled, ask everyone to close their eyes and count to 100. This will help your eyes adjust to the darkness. When you open them again, stars will seem to fill every corner of the sky. Ask your children how many stars they think there are. The universe contains billions of them, but we can only see about 2,000.
Pick a Planet
The first “star” you see at night might be a planet. How can you tell? Stars twinkle, but planets give off a steady light. Like the moon, a planet doesn’t make its own light. It reflects the light of the nearest star, the sun. Planets are smaller than stars, but they look big and bright to us because they are much closer to Earth. Most planets will be hard to spot this summer, but Jupiter and its four largest moons, the Galilean moons, will be in the ideal position for viewing in July and August. You’ll need binoculars or a telescope, so be sure your children have practiced using them before the big night.
Meet Some Meteors
A shooting star is really a meteor—a bright streak of
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light that we see when a small rocky body from space enters Earth’s atmosphere. You can see them any night of the year, but there are two excellent opportunities this summer: n Look for the Delta Aquarids meteor shower from July 21 to August 23. The flashes of light will radiate from the constellation Aquarius. The best viewing will be July 27-28 after midnight when the moon has set. n The Perseids meteor shower will produce up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak August 11-12. Look toward the constellation Perseus in the northeast after midnight. The Perseids are particles released from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle during its numerous returns to the inner solar system.
Spot a Spacecraft
Shooting stars last just a few seconds. If you see a steady light cruise across the sky, it’s probably a spacecraft—a satellite, the space shuttle or the International Space Station (ISS)—orbiting Earth. It will be easy to spot the ISS all summer long. To find out where and when to look, visit spaceflight.nasa.gov/ realdata/sightings. Click on “Go to Country” in the “Sighting Opportunities” box, and then select your state and town. Once you’ve spotted the spacecraft, watch your child’s interest in astronomy shoot to the moon. Amanda Causey Baity (abaity@princewilliamliving.com) is Prince William Living’s director of operations and photo editor, and has a bachelor of science degree in astrobiology and is a lifelong astronomy enthusiast.
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home & hearth 3 Reasons to Paint Your Home Now By David Funk
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veryone who owns a home could certainly think of several reasons why they do not want to paint, whether it’s a time issue, a lack of skills or a financial constraint. But here are three reasons why you really should consider painting your home right now.
1. Curb appeal: Painting your home helps to increase its curb appeal, which in turn increases its value. A home that is nicely painted makes for a more pleasant visit for guests and adds more appeal in the event that you ever want to sell. Either way, you win! 2. Mood: One thing that we have seen repeatedly is how updating the paint and changing the color of a room can dramatically enhance a person’s mood and how they feel about that area of the home. If it’s your home’s exterior, the change in color can enhance how you feel every time you pull into your driveway. 3. Cost: Executed properly, painting can be one of the most cost-effective ways to keep your home looking well maintained. While there are many paint brands and products to choose from, a visit to your local paint store along with a well-thought-out budget can be one of the best ways to give your home a much-needed facelift without breaking the bank. A final tip: Choose paint colors that speak to your soul. Anything else just isn’t worth your energy! David Funk (dave@davidfunkpainting.com) is the owner of David Funk Painting & Design in Woodbridge.
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local flavor
Rangoli
A Celebration of Food By Jennifer Lazzo
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pon entering Rangoli, a new Indian restaurant in Manassas, delicate, mouthwatering scents greet you first, and a welcoming, professional staff is a close second. Eyes are drawn to the beautiful colors on the walls—handmade silk hangings, brightly colored artwork—and the gorgeous wooden bar, which invites people to sit down, relax and eat. Rangoli is the creation of Kumar Iyer, a restaurateur with more than 25 years in the business. His business acumen, commitment to guests and passion for serving authentic food are apparent when speaking to him. “I love what I’m doing,” he said. “You need to do what you like to do.” Iyer’s journey to Manassas originated in India upon receiving his training in hotel management and catering in 1992. He started working at hotels in India before joining a cruise line as an assistant food and beverage manager in 1997; after arriving in the United States in 1999, he worked in several corporate restaurant chains, continually learning the best practices of the industry.
The First Rangoli By 2005, Iyer was ready to put his skills and knowledge to the test by opening Rangoli at its first location in South Riding. At the Loudoun County location, he earned numerous awards and accolades and drew a devoted following. After his 10-year lease expired, he sought a new setting for his restaurant and opened the doors to Rangoli in Manassas in November 2016. Business has been brisk, and while it takes time to establish a restaurant, Iyer noted, “We have brand recognition, so we aren’t
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quite ‘new.’” He estimates that about half of his guests come from South Riding despite the 30-minute drive. One such guest is Robin Khare. She and her family have been eating at Rangoli since 2010, celebrating life’s moments both small and large: most weekends, Christmas Eve, Mother’s Day and her son’s birthday. They were ecstatic to learn that Rangoli had reopened in Manassas. “Our family loves the new space,” Khare said. “It has lots of room, and the decorations are beautiful. We have taken many friends and family to the new location.” The interior is colorful, bright and spacious. The restaurant seats 110 people, including the seats at the bar. Despite the popularity of the booths at the South Riding location, the Manassas one does not have them. Iyer said that he wanted more tables to accommodate larger parties and provide flexible seating arrangements for future events. “Rangoli” is a traditional Indian art form in which patterns of chalk or colored powder are drawn free-hand on the ground or floor to celebrate a special occasion or to ward off evil spirits at the threshold of Indian homes. Indian women make the colorful and unique designs each morning.
Diverse Indian Food Offerings When deciding the name of his restaurant, Iyer did not want to choose a name that would limit the cuisine. He felt that if the name included “Bombay,” for instance, then the food should
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The interior of Rangoli is colorful, bright and spacious. The restaurant seats 110 people, including the seats at the bar.
come from that region. He wanted the flexibility to choose the most authentic dishes, regardless of region. The menu reflects that, highlighting dishes from several parts of India: the Bombay burger (which is actually a spicy potato patty) from Mumbai; the fish molee from Kerala; the Goan shrimp curry from the western coast of Goa. Many of the dishes are vegetarian while some are gluten-free or vegan; other dietary restrictions may be accommodated by request. The butter chicken, or chicken tikka makhani, is the restaurant’s most popular dish, according to Iyer. It is always included in the daily lunch buffet ($10.95), which offers a variety of dishes to tempt both vegetarians and carnivores. In addition to the buffet, Rangoli offers full-service lunch and dinner, online ordering and catering. Carin Campbell, a quality assurance specialist for nearby American Type Culture Collection, recently stopped in to eat lunch and see the new space. Campbell lives in South Riding and used to dine with friends at the first Rangoli. Campbell loves the idea of a buffet at lunch. “It’s fresh and tasty! My favorite is the butter chicken,” she said. “I also ate a fantastic dish that was creamy with peas and chicken.” “It’s off the beaten path, but it’s large, airy, beautiful and welcoming,” she continued. “It seems like it’s in a growing neighborhood.” Campbell pointed out that it’s near other local attractions as well—Prince William Innovation Park, Freedom Aquatics and Fitness Center and the Hylton Performing Arts Center, among others.
Rangoli is located in a small strip mall off of Nokesville Road between Godwin Drive and Wellington Road. It is easier to spot its next-door neighbor, Vertical Rock Indoor Climbing Center, while driving due to the position of the climbing center in relation to the street. Elizabeth Pearson works at the climbing center and is more than happy about its new neighbor. “Everyone who works there is friendly, and they’re great neighbors,” she said. Pearson added that she often sees clients from the climbing center eat at Rangoli afterwards. “I eat there all the time,” she said, and she usually fills a takeout container with butter chicken, rice and naan from the buffet. “The food is amazing!” Rangoli is located at 10223 Nokesville Road in Manassas. For more information, visit rangolirestaurant.com.
Jennifer Lazzo (jlazzo@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance editor and writer. She earned a BA in technical journalism and political science from Colorado State University. She lives with her husband and twin girls in Montclair.
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your finances Planning to Start a Business? Start Saving By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor
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or many, achieving the great American dream includes opening a business. If you have an idea for a company that you believe could be successful and want to pursue this dream, it is important to do your homework. There are important steps that every potential small business owner must take— they include: • • • •
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Identifying an opportunity in the market; Researching your customers and competition; Preparing a detailed business plan; Choosing a company structure that is right for you.
Create a financial strategy Becoming a small business owner should be considered a financial goal like any other. Develop a strategy for funding the company over time. A business that lacks a sound financial base may have a higher risk of failing. For greater success, estimate not only your startup costs, but the amount of money you’ll need to fund the company for the next three to five years. When striking out on their own, many self-starters optimistically believe that the business will generate enough income to meet their needs and expectations, and even help them expand their lifestyle one day. While this is a worthy goal, be conservative in your initial projections. It isn’t unusual for a business to lose money in the early stages. Have sufficient cash in place to support your personal financial needs while you work to make the company profitable. Where to find the money Establish a dedicated pool of savings to help finance your new venture. Set money aside from each paycheck. If it’s practical, consider establishing your business on a part-time basis before you quit your day job. This lets you test your ideas, make modifications and build a base of customers while also maintaining a stronger financial position. As you’re putting money away for your future business, make it a priority to continue saving for retirement and for your emergency fund. If capital is required to finance your startup, you may need to borrow money. Be cautious as you consider your borrowing options. A good place to learn more about borrowing options is the Small Business Administration website (sba.gov). Also be careful about using personal assets (such as your home) as collateral to fund your business ambitions. Keep your personal and business assets separate. Talk to your financial advisor to determine the best approach to build savings dedicated to your future business. Bennett Whitlock, CRPC ®, is a private wealth advisor and managing director with Whitlock Wealth Management, a franchise of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Learn more at WhitlockWealth.com or call 703-492-7732.
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calendar Prince William Living Presents Breakfast with an Expert Thurs. June 1 | 8 a.m. PWAR 4545 Daisy Reid Ave., Suite 150, Woodbridge Join us for a cup of coffee, a bagel and information from an expert who will give you actionable advice you can put to work immediately in your business. RSVP princewilliamliving.com/ breakfastwithanexpert.
First Friday
Fri. June 2 | 6 – 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Manassas Enjoy the variety of shops and restaurants in Historic Downtown Manassas on Friday, June 2 for First Friday!
Manassas Chorale: “Earth, Sea and Sky” Spring Concert
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Fri. June 2 | 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas The Manassas Chorale presents “Earth, Sea and Sky” Spring Concert! Join us on a geographical musical journey. Featuring the Greater Manassas Children’s Choir. Concert with a Cause: Help support the Haymarket Food Pantry by donating nonperishable breakfast and lunch items. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.
Yoga on the Lawn at Rippon Lodge
Sat. June 3, 10, 17, 24 | 9 – 10 a.m. Rippon Lodge 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge Enjoy performing yoga on the lawn with amazing views of the Potomac River and historic Rippon Lodge in the background. Beginning yoga students to well-versed devotees are welcome. $5 per class or 5 classes for $20; 703-499-9812.
23rd Annual Railway Heritage Festival
Sat. June 3 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Historic Downtown Manassas
This family celebration of rich railroad history features train memorabilia, specialty vendors, and live performances. Country and bluegrass music will transport you as you watch miniature trains come to life. Free to attend; excursion train tickets will be available for purchase.
Sunday Ice Cream Socials
Sun. June 4, 11, 25 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Enjoy local orchestras, and after the concert, enjoy free ice cream!
Marine Corps Marathon: Run Amuck and Mini Run Amuck
Sat. June 10 | 7 a.m. Marine Corps Base Quantico 3250 Catlin Ave., Quantico Run Amuck, the MCM’s messiest mud and obstacle event, offers runners arduous obstacles and plenty of mud along a four-mile course. Run Amuck and the scaled down two-mile version of the course, Mini Run Amuck, offer wild fun for rowdy runners (ages 8 and up), outrageous athletes and fun-loving families. For more information, visit marinemarathon.com/events/run-amuck/ event-info.
Taste of Woodbridge: Spring into Summer Feast-ival of Food and Fun
Sat. June 10 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge Join more than 150 of the community’s best vendors, including local restaurants, food trucks, businesses and more for the annual Spring “Feast-ival.” While the event is free, tasting tickets are available for $1 each and can be used at any of the local food vendors.
Okra’s Cajun Occasion 3: Crawfish Boil and Louisiana Picnic Sat. June 10 | 12 – 4 p.m. Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William St., Manassas
Join us for great food, music and family fun! Visit cajunoccasion.net for more information and admission prices.
Prince William Living Network – After Hours Tues. June 13 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. Brew Republic Bierwerks 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge Join our Network! Meet the people behind the award-winning magazine, Prince William Living. Enjoy non-alcoholic beverages and light appetizers. Start a tab and make plans to stay for dinner! RSVP princewilliamliving.com/network.
Brews and Brains at BadWolf Brewery
Thurs. June 15 | 6 – 8 p.m. Bad Wolf Brewing Company 9420 Kao Circle, Manassas The Prince William and Northern Virginia areas have a rich social history throughout the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries in which beer played a part. Join the Historic Preservation Division and BadWolf Brewery as we examine the role of beer throughout American history in this three-part series of lectures, artifacts, and activities. Free; donations accepted. 703-367-7872.
Virginia State Parks History and Culture
Sat. June 17 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge Celebrate the history and culture that makes each Virginia State Park unique. Get ready to hike the trail, play colonial games, or dress up in Victorian or colonial outfits. You’ll enjoy activities and displays throughout the day that trace the intriguing history of Leesylvania State Park. 703-583-6904.
Father’s Day Weekend Tours
Sat. June 17 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Williams Ordinary 17674 Main St., Dumfries Does your Dad enjoy military history, learning about historic construction and preservation, or the great outdoors? Then treat him to a tour of Prince William
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Sun. June 18 | 12 – 7 p.m. Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William St., Manassas Previously known as the Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival, this year’s Manassas Jazz Festival is expanding to include wine, beer, and spirits – something for everyone to enjoy! Virginia farm wineries, craft breweries, and local distilleries will be featured at this year’s event. An afternoon of live jazz music will make this the perfect day. Bring out your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a great event in downtown Manassas! The rain date, in case of severe weather, is June 25.
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Sat. June 24 | 7 – 10:30 p.m. Rippon Lodge 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge Enjoy the night sky while watching Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the movie’s release, we encourage guests to come in their best Star Wars costume. Free; donations accepted. For more information, please call 703-499-9812. Movies cancelled in event of rain.
Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Tours
Sun. June 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park 10708 Bristow Road, Bristow Bristoe Station Battlefield staff and volunteers will provide guided tours of the hallowed grounds that contain camps, cemeteries, and battlefields. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Insect repellant is encouraged. No pets please. Free. 703366-3049.
Caryn Lin: The Science of Sound
Thurs. June 27 | 11 a.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Come hear and “see” what sound is all about! Caryn Lin uses her five-string electric violin, loop recorder, oscilloscope (a device that displays electronic signals and waveforms), and other special effect tools to create amazing soundscapes. Tickets: $15 adults, $5 children.
Errata In the May issue, the photos on page 11 were incorrectly labeled. Some of the photos were taken by Amy Falkofske of Beautiful Moments by Amy Photography. Also, in the cover story, “Art All Around Us,” ArtBeat Gallery closed its doors on March 31. Prince William Living was not notified until May 1. The Workhouse Arts Center was misidentified as the Workhouse Art Studio. We have corrected the online versions of these two articles and apologize for any confusion.
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