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FEATURE STORY Prince William Living Giving Back Awards

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DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF Sharing and Caring

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ON A HIGH NOTE Mariachi Music Brings Festive Flair to Historic Manassas

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DESTINATIONS Down by the Bay: Potomac Science Center Open for Learning

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LIFELONG LEARNING Students Find Professional Passion Through CTE Program

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Talented, Driven, Experienced, Blunt: Portrait of a Local Commercial Photographer

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FAMILY FUN Fun Ways to Show Gratitude

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LOCAL FLAVOR Byblos Taste of Lebanon Brings Authentic Food to the Region CALENDAR

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COLUMNS THE FASHION FOLDER

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HEALTH & WELLNESS HOME & HEARTH YOUR FINANCES

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from the Editor in Chief Sharing and Caring

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n America, November is the month where we celebrate Thanksgiving. Some people post 30 days of things they are grateful for on social media, start or keep writing in a gratitude journal, or prep and strategize about celebrating Thanksgiving and getting a head start on holiday shopping. Others commemorate the military veterans they know. No matter how you approach November, our Giving Back Award winner will warm your heart.

Marianne Weaver profiles the winner and honorable mentions on page 4 in “Prince William Living Giving Back Awards.”

Prince William is home to a diverse community, and the music offerings are no exception. In this month’s On a High Note, “Mariachi Music Brings Festive Flair to Historic Manassas” by Amy Taylor profiles music that has a rich heritage and deep cultural roots. See page 10 if you want to know more.

Jennifer Lazzo’s Destinations introduces us to George Mason University’s new Potomac Science Center on page 14. “Down by the Bay: Potomac Science Center Open for Learning” talks about the 50,000-square-foot facility where a coalition of scientists works in the only research lab located on the Potomac River.

You might have seen Mark Gilvey’s name in the pages of our magazine or met him at local events. As a freelance

photographer, Gilvey has an expert eye. Find out about him and his business in this month’s Taking Care of Business by Katherine Gotthardt on page 22.

College is not for everyone. However, Prince William County Schools are making sure that Career and Technical Education students have a career path beyond high school. Ashley Claire Simpson’s Lifelong Learning on page 18 introduces you to the CTE program in “Students Find Professional Passion Through County School Program.”

If you are looking for fun ways to incorporate gratitude into your family practice, read Jennifer Halter’s Family Fun on page 25. “Fun Ways to Show Gratitude” provides ideas for practicing gratitude within your family, school and community.

We live in one of the wealthiest areas in the country. We live in a superpower nation. We have much to be thankful for, so start spreading your gratitude today.

Kim Howard, CAE Editor in Chief

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Prince William Living

Giving Back Awards

By Marianne E. Weaver

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art of the Prince William Living mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community and inspire our readers to do the same. In every issue, we feature organizations that give back through their missions and good works to create greater awareness and support of their efforts.

Once a year, we invite our readers to nominate outstanding not-for-profit groups in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park for our “Giving Back Award.” This year, just as in the previous years, the nominations poured in. A combination of public nominations, voting and evaluation by PWL judges is used to determine the winners. By including a public vote, we hope to build awareness of the many nonprofit organizations working to enhance Prince William while we also discover new opportunities to give back that we can then introduce to our readers in future issues.

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This year, our winning organization and honorable mentions share a common mission: Serving those in need.

2018 Prince William Living Giving Back Award Winner: The Good News Community Kitchen Based on 2016 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Feeding America, a nonprofit nationwide network of 200 food banks, found that six percent of the people living in Prince William—that’s more than 26,000 people—are food insecure. The Good News Community

TGNCK focuses on four core initiatives: Mobile Meals, Hygiene Heroes, Warm Winters and Trends to Transition.

Mercedes N. Kirkland-Doyle, founder and executive director, opened the doors at 308 Poplar Alley #B, Occoquan, on Aug. 10, 2016, to meet the ever-increasing needs of the region’s underserved populations.

Kitchen (TGNCK), a 501(c)3 organization based in Occoquan, has spent the last two years trying to reduce that number.

hand sanitizer to those in need. These items are available during mobile meal distribution and can be retrieved on an individual basis upon need.

Mercedes N. Kirkland-Doyle, founder and executive director, opened the doors at 308 Poplar Alley #B, Occoquan, on Aug. 10, 2016, to meet the ever-increasing needs of the region’s underserved populations.

“Mercedes and her team work tirelessly to raise awareness of homelessness, hunger and the need for family support in our community,” said Shanel Evans, who submitted the nomination for this organization, which provides hunger relief to veterans, students, senior citizens, survivors of domestic violence and families who live in the Northern Virginia and metropolitan Washington, D.C. region.

The mission statement is straightforward: To rebuild and strengthen communities by fighting hunger one meal at a time.

The program, however, is multi-dimensional. TGNCK focuses on four core initiatives: Mobile Meals, Hygiene Heroes, Warm Winters and Trends to Transition.

Mobile Meals provides ready-to-eat meals to the underserved throughout the region. Generally, summer meals include two sandwiches, a healthy snack, bottled water and utensils; fall and winter meals replace one sandwich with a bowl of soup. TGNCK recently added a new component to this program–emergency meal units (EMU), which are distributed to families in need of dry goods. Each EMU consists of a one-pound bag of rice, two cans of beans and one pound of old-fashioned oats. Families are permitted emergency meal units twice a month.

Through the Warm Winters program, TGNCK collects gently used or new coats, ranging in size from youth small to adult extra-large, to provide to individuals and/or families. Gently used or new blankets also are collected and distributed to the displaced underserved population located in the metropolitan D.C. area.

The focus of the Trends to Transition initiative is to collect professional attire for men and women transitioning back into the workforce. But this program is more than a handout. To qualify for assistance, each participant must have completed a job-training program, scheduled an interview, and obtained a referral from one of TGNCK’s partners, which include homeless shelters, welfare-to-work job training centers and job training programs for veterans, disabled individuals and recovering substance abusers.

“I value community partnerships and believe in uniting to increase diversity in thought, presence and our area of impact,” said Kirkland-Doyle.

TGNCK is supported through private, organizational, federal and individual grants and contributions. Some supporters (continues on page 6)

Hygiene Heroes provides essential toiletries, such as toothpaste, a toothbrush, deodorant, socks, feminine hygiene products, and

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2018 Prince William Living Giving Back Award Runner: Agape Love in Action Inc. The Agape Love in Action (ALIA) mission, according to ALIA founder and CEO Corliss Udoema, comes from this bible verse in 1 John: “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”

ALIA focuses on helping the homeless, supporting veteran-owned businesses, and empowering senior citizens.

include the Old Bridge United Methodist Church, Greenwich Presbyterian Church of Nokesville, Gospel Outreach Community Church, Lake Ridge Rotary Club, Auxiliary Club of Post 7916, Occoquan Baptist Church, Wegmans, Treeline Ministries, The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, Pearls Inc., Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter, Kappa Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta.

Evans witnessed the community support for TGNCK firsthand at a recent fundraiser.

“I attended the TGNCK gala, the organization’s annual event to raise operating funds for the year, and was impressed with how diverse the organization’s volunteer base is,” she said. “Mercedes and her team have an amazing ability to bring together volunteers of various backgrounds, ages and demographics, as well as partners from various faith-based organizations and social clubs that want to support the mission of reducing hunger in our community. I was also extremely impressed by the organization’s ability to engage our young professional, millennial population with volunteer and leadership opportunities.”

For more information about TGNCK, visit tgnck.org.

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“ALIA’s mission is to help people in need … [we offer] a loving heart and a helping hand to those in need,” said Udoema.

“Motivated by our faith and our desire to serve the poor and the oppressed, and to uplift those who are downcast, we work alongside others as a simple demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people. We do this by sponsoring community outreach and development programs, which, among other tangible deliverables, connect local service providers with individuals suffering physical, emotional, mental, social or economic wellness challenges.”

ALIA is a nonprofit organization focused on helping the homeless, supporting veteran-owned businesses, and empowering senior citizens through four initiatives: Business Battle Buddy, Hope in a Bag, Reach 2 Feed, and Wisdom Meets Technology.

The Business Battle Buddy program is a team of professionals working to provide counseling, coaching and guidance on strategies to help veterans accomplish their business goals and learn how to compete for federal contracts and subcontracts.

Through seminars and workshops, and follow-up online coaching, ALIA volunteers teach former service members the nuts and bolts of entrepreneurship.

The Hope in a Bag initiative delivers brown paper bags filled with socks, candy bars, snacks and words of hope and encouragement to the homeless and those seeking temporary shelter in various locations throughout Prince William.

Through Reach 2 Feed, ALIA volunteers work with additional volunteers and organizations to commit to helping at least one family obtain a nutritious meal, and then paying it forward by spreading the word to two other people and asking them to do the same.

The Wisdom Meets Technology program provides engaging and enjoyable free computer literacy classes to seniors taught by IT students from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA).

ALIA works collaboratively with faith-based, philanthropic, government, corporate, academic and community service organizations to meet the basic human needs of all people by providing tools to enhance lives.

Since opening July 4, 2015, the retreat has hosted approximately 300 warriors along with 500 family members and friends.

For more information, visit willingwarriors.org.

Marianne Weaver (mweaver@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance editor and writer. She earned a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and an MJ from Temple University.

For more information, visit agapeloveinaction.com.

Selecting Our Winners 2018 Prince William Living Giving Back Award Runner: Serve Our Willing Warriors The nonprofit Serve Our Willing Warriors (SOWW) was founded in March 2013. Two years later, the organization opened the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run as a cost-free respite from prolonged hospital care for recovering warriors.

“Our retreat property provides a much-needed break away from the hospital environment for the warriors and their families to relax, enjoy quality time, and reconnect in an intimate, homelike setting,” said John Dominick, vice president and co-founder.

“This getaway helps to revitalize the mind, spirit and soul, important aspects of the holistic healing process.”

The retreat is located in Haymarket on 37 acres among the foothills of Bull Run Mountain. The more than 10,000-squarefoot house includes five master bedroom suites, a gourmet kitchen, a great room, a dining room, an elevator, a loft, a multipurpose recreation area, a fitness room, a massage therapy room, a library, and a gaming room with a wide-screen TV, pool table and kitchenette. Outside, guests have access to a basketball court, children’s play area, serenity and vegetable gardens, picnic areas, hiking trails and a patio with a wood-burning fire pit.

A combination public vote and ratings by PWL judges is used in determining the winners. Why a public vote? At Prince William Living, we want to encourage volunteerism among our readers.

By including a public vote, we hope to build awareness of the many nonprofit organizations working to enhance Prince William and introduce our readers to new opportunities to give back to the community.

Follow our giving back initiative on Facebook at facebook.com/GiveBackPW.

2018 Prince William Living Giving Back Award Nominees: Agape Love in Action

Creative and Performing Arts Center David J Cobb Foundation Healing HeARTS Mobile Art Studio Hydro Relief and Water Conservation Resources National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America National coalition of 100 black women Prince William County Chapter Northern Virginia Veterans Association Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Department Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation Prince William Humane Society Semper K9 Assistance Dogs

SOWW arranges far more than just a place to stay. Visitors are encouraged to choose from more than 60 activities provided

by SOWW partners. Options include photo shoots, fishing excursions, helicopter tours, horseback riding, canine therapy sessions and excursions to nearby museums, shooting ranges, vineyards and performing arts venues. Each Sunday, a volunteer visiting chef prepares a custom-ordered gourmet meal.

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“Our caring staff and volunteers plan, coordinate, and manage every aspect of the warriors’ six-day stays based on their interests and preferences,” said Dominick. “The testimonials of our guests confirm its value. These include reports of increased self-esteem, strengthened family relations, saved marriages, breakthroughs in struggles with post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury, feeling encouraged and inspired to rebuild their lives, and even newfound hope to offset feelings of depression and thoughts of suicide.”

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on a high note

Mariachi Music

Brings Festive Flair to Historic Manassas

By Amy Taylor

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f you want to enjoy music with a rich heritage, deep cultural roots, and the ability to make you really feel, mariachi music can bring the party or make you break out the tissues (depending on the song you request). But you don’t have to go all the way to Mexico to enjoy authentic mariachi music; Historic Manassas has an amazing time in store for you.

If you visit Mariachis Tequileria and Restaurant in Historic Manassas on any Friday night, not only will you experience delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine and drinks, you’ll be in for a musical fiesta. Every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., Mariachis treats all its customers to a free, custom concert.

As you might guess from its name, the restaurant has a regular house mariachi band that plays while people dine and enjoy their drinks. “The guests really love it, and the band will come right up to their table and play whatever song they request for free,” server Jovani Castelan said. The restaurant pays the band so that the guests can enjoy cover-free entertainment, and it’s an allaround good time.

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The house band at Mariachis is Mariachi Internacional Guadalajara, a six-piece ensemble out of Stafford. Occasionally other regional bands will fill in if they are booked, but they are a staple of Mariachis, according to Castelan.

Mariachis celebrates Mexican heritage with authentic entertainment and food. The restaurant also holds events like a Mexican Independence Day celebration (in September) and a big block party where Mariachi Internacional Guadalajara plays while guests enjoy food stands, outdoor tequila bars and cornon-the-cob as they celebrate.

The Origins of Mariachi Mariachi is more than a century old and sprang from Spanish and mestizo roots, according to David Montgomery of the Washington Post. Montgomery writes, “Thanks to powerful radio stations, Mexican movie idols and immigration, it spread throughout Latin America and also found a foothold in the United States. In the early 1970s, Frito-Lay hijacked a beloved

mariachi melody to sell corn chips, while mariachi music and pageantry are threaded through the recent Pixar movie “Coco,” which was nominated for two Academy Awards.”

Much of the music mariachi bands play is based on requests, so they have to know how to play a wide array of songs. Bands can have hundreds of songs in their repertoire to be ready at a minute’s notice when an audience member makes a request.

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Mariachi bands typically have two trumpets, a vihuela (small guitar), a guitarrón (big bass guitar) and multiple violins, according to Smithsonian Folkways. “Its repertoire of fastpaced sones, expressive canciones rancheras (“country” songs), polkas, syncopated huapangos, romantic boleros and more has been heard throughout the Americas and around the world,” Smithsonian noted on its website.

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To see videos of Mariachi Internacional Guadalajara or to learn more about booking them for your next event, visit the band’s Facebook page.

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the fashion folder Time to Reboot: Boot Making 101

By Roxy Rowton

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hen it comes to fashion, it often begins at the feet, and there is no other footwear more stylish and versatile than boots. While the choice of boot can clearly articulate an individual’s sense of fashion, preferences in boot styles reveal an eye for detail and inclination for practicality or ingenuity.

A great pair of boots can elevate an outfit, make pounding pavements a pleasure, and provide durability for treading through whatever Mother Nature dishes out.

The first footwear was probably little more than soles fabricated from hide, wood or plant matter as a protective covering for the feet to tread over the earth’s topography.

Originally, footwear was made by hand one pair at a time.

Every town or village had a local cobbler, who worked alongside the butcher, the baker, the seamstress or tailor. Like so many industries, the art of shoemaking was industrialized, and the mass production of footwear replaced the timehonored methods of boot making. The traditional handicraft of shoe and boot making with attention to detail, quality and craftsmanship gave way to the escalation of rapid and economical methods of production.

Like any other item of clothing or accessory, boots have design features that distinguish the way they will fit and wear.

Generally, boots will fit the foot somewhat differently than shoes, sneakers or sandals. For the sake of reference, below is a quick breakdown of a boot’s anatomy.

While boots are available in a variety of designs and styles, a great pair of boots is only as good as the material from which it is fashioned. Within the boot-making industry, full-grain leather is still considered the best and finest material. Fullgrain leather increases the boot’s likelihood of longevity and durability. Most boot makers use calfskin leather because of its soft and fine grain as well as its durability. However, boot makers may also use bovine, Cordovan (horse), pigskin or kidskin (goat).

Whether the boot is handcrafted or handmade, an individual should pay attention to these design features when making a boot purchase.

Vegetable-tanned leather is the oldest method to treating leather. This method uses natural tannins in vegetable matter or barks from trees to stabilize and preserve untreated leather.

However, veg-tanned leather products can shrink and become brittle after getting wet.

Rough-out leather is a reverse suede technique using the underside of the hide’s grain. It’s thick, full-grain leather that wears well and needs minimum maintenance. Rough-out leather also provides exceptional support and durability. The matte finish and textured surface of a rough-out give a more rugged, distressed appearance to boots. It is an excellent

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choice for individuals that pursue outdoor activities or work in construction industries.

Oil-tanned leather or pull-up leather is imbued with oil or waxes. When the leather is stretched or pulled, the color migrates and becomes lighter in the pulled areas. Therefore the term “pull-up” refers to the change in color. Although leather tends to leave a history of marks and patterns on the surface, light scratches, scuffs and scrapes are absorbed or can be softly buffed away.

Suede leather uses the underside or flesh side of the hide’s grain like rough-out, but the skin is buffed and sanded to a soft nap. Because suede is unfinished leather and highly porous, it is prone to absorbing stains and water. Suede’s nappy surface and velvety appearance make it the favored leather for casual boots.

Nubuck is full-grain leather with a buffed surface that results in a fine gauge nap on the grain side (top surface) of the leather. The buffing of the grain-side leaves a velvety, plush surface. The appearance of nubuck is very similar to that of suede, but due to nubuck’s creation from the grain side of the hide, it has a strength, thickness and finer grain than suede.

The boot-making process begins when a highly trained leather cutter carefully lays out the cutting dies on a hide. The cut leather pieces are sewn together by hand or machine to form the upper boot. Next, the sewn-together boot is molded over a last to give each boot its distinct shape and the toe its form. (A boot last is the solid form on which a boot is molded. The boot last must represent the anatomical measurement of the foot, while giving the boot the intended design and style features.)

Then, the welting process involves attaching the outsole to the upper.

Welting is a strip of leather sewn around the boot upper to which the sole is attached. There are various methods of attaching the boot sole to the upper, but the basic methods deployed in boot construction are cementing, Blake welting, and Goodyear welting. Each method has its strengths and weakness.

The cement method is the least expensive, quickest and most common method for attaching the sole to the boot upper. In the cement method, the upper is shaped around the boot last, and the sole is attached with adhesive. No welting is involved in the cement method.

Pros: n Inexpensive, yet an ultra-quick way to attach the sole n Makes the overall cost of a boot competitive n Great method for attaching rubber soles to casual shoes and boots

Cons: n Will weaken the durability of the seal around the boot upper and sole n Boots cannot be resoled.

The Blake Method is the most common and the simplest of the two primary methods of welting. A byproduct of the Industrial Revolution, the sole is attached to the upper by stitching done from a machine. The upper is wrapped around the insole and between the outsole. Stitching attaches the upper, insole and outsole.

Pros: n A simpler method than a Goodyear welt and less expensive n Boot can be resoled once the outsole is worn or damaged. n Fewer layers involved in the welting construction makes the Blake method more flexible.

Cons: n Although a Blake welt can be resoled, a special machine is required, and the cost to resole can be expensive. n Fewer layers to construct the Blake welt make it less water resistant. n Interior stitching may irritate feet for an uncomfortable fit.

The Goodyear Method is the oldest, but most durable method of construction. The Goodyear welt is constructed in multiple steps by hand or machine. The first step is to prepare the insole for stitching. A channel is created to run alongside the insole. A craftsman creates the channel by cutting and sculpting the insole. In step two of the process, the upper is stretched and molded over the last and stitched to the insole.

The third and final step of the process is the actual welting.

A thick thread is sewn through the welt, the upper and the insole channel. Another stitching is sewn through the welt and outsole. Both stitchings use a lockstitch to prevent unraveling.

Pros: n Two-tier stitching makes it very simple to resole. n Extra layers make the sole more water resistant and durable.

Cons: n Additional layers and the labor-intensive process make the Goodyear welt sole more expensive. n Additional layers increase durability but decrease flexibility.

Boots have become a classic footwear obsession with good reason. From workweek to weekend or from workshop to boardroom, boots can complete a look and be appropriate for almost any occasion. Although a full-grain, welt-soled boot may cost a tad bit more, one can’t deny the benefits. These boots have durability, breathability and versatility constructed in every stitch. Much like an investment, full-grain, welt-soled boots are worth the initial purchase price.

If you want to add a pair of boots to your daily footwear rotation, expect great things from your boots when a little extra attention to detail is constructed into the design.

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 best. She has two-plus decades in the fashion, apparel and beauty industries.

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destinations Down by the Bay:

Potomac Science Center Open for Learning

By Jennifer Lazzo

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eorge Mason University’s new Potomac Science Center on Belmont Bay in Woodbridge has tranquil views of the river, bald eagles flying overhead and a lot of opportunities for learning.

Dedicated in April, the 50,000-square-foot research facility is home to the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (PEREC), a coalition of scientists who focus on the Potomac River watershed, local sustainability practices, education and community outreach.

The group has expertise in chemistry, ecology, geology, microbiology and environmental science to study and investigate ways to keep local ecosystems healthy and translate its research into engaging field programs for K-12 students and the community at large.

“We set up PEREC about 10 years ago in anticipation of a physical presence on the Potomac River,” said Chris Jones, director of PEREC and a professor of freshwater ecology. “We gathered a coalition of academic people who had a mutual interest. We wanted to get the students muddy, ‘in boots’ so to speak. One of the niches we recognized was that no university had a facility on the Potomac. It’s been a dream to have a facility [here].”

Jones explained that the center is the only research lab on the Potomac and one of only a few in the world studying tidal freshwater, which is a body of water that is freshwater but at sea level and subject to tides. “This part of the river is tidal freshwater; we have fish that are both typical freshwater fish, like large-mouth bass, and we also have saltwater fish, like shad and rockfish.”

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Display cases in PEREC filled with local species.

Proximity to the Potomac is key for the scientists of PEREC.

Proximity to the Potomac is key for the scientists of PEREC, who currently are working on projects to access the impact of two upstream wastewater treatment facilities on the river’s aquatic community. From introduction of chemistry and the reduction of algae to the use of pharmaceuticals, the group has seen major improvements in water quality. “It is definitely cleaner than it was 30 years ago,” Jones said. “There are places I still wouldn’t swim, but there was no swimming at all when I started!”

A stream table used to demonstrate erosion is already in place outside on the center’s patio. It looks like a big concrete trough; add trees made of sticks with roots made of pipe cleaners, sand and water in the form of rain or a stream, and students are able to visualize erosion and sediment deposition.

The center was not built overnight. In fact, the concept to have a building on the Potomac originated more than 40 years ago, and actual construction took two and a half years. The building is steadily filling up with both new and existing faculty and students.

In addition to the PEREC laboratories and faculty offices, there are conference rooms, lecture spaces and event spaces available for rent. The areas available to the public are open and airy, filled with light and views of the mouth of the Occoquan River, which empties into the nearby Potomac.

At the center, George Mason University continues its commitment to limiting its impact on the environment. The building earned a LEED Silver certification. There are recycling centers throughout the building, a series of rain gardens that filter stormwater flowing into the Occoquan, and plants on a living wall that are irrigated by stormwater stored in a cistern. In addition, there is a requirement to use china or biodegradable products at events.

The lower level has space dedicated for future exhibits as well as the Discovery Lab, home to Cynthia Smith, professor of watershed ecology and the K-12 education director for PEREC. “I translate the research efforts of our group into hands-on programs for students and the public through activities and exhibits,” she explained. “I want to make our research findings accessible to audiences of all ages. And we have a phenomenal location here in our backyard.”

The university is developing the budget for the interactive exhibits Smith will use to teach young students and the community about the effects of pollutants in streams and rivers on soil, how upstream activities on land affect downstream use and the health of underwater ecosystems.

“We want to empower kids, so they can design and test engineering solutions in this model stream. When the volume of water changes, as in a storm, what happens?” Smith said. “It provides authentic learning. It encourages kids to explore their local streams and creeks. It teaches that what happens upstream impacts everything downstream.”

Smith’s passion and enthusiasm for her work is obvious: “Our kids are our future natural resource managers. This experience might be their initial encounter with erosion after a storm, and they have to figure out how best to mitigate it. How do they reengineer the stream to prevent the erosion from the next storm?

We keep asking them, how do you make it better? They work across the stream table to figure it out.”

Additional planned exhibits include an augmented reality sandbox, which uses three-dimensional imagery to demonstrate topography and Potomac River aquaria. She is also working with Prince William County Public Works Watershed Management to develop a scavenger hunt that follows the path of storm water from the top of the building through a multitude of stormwater features around the Center.

While timelines for adding more exhibits, international programs and other faculty to the center are still being developed, one thing is certain: the members of PEREC are thrilled to be in a facility so close to where they do their research. “I still have to pinch myself that it happened,” Jones said.

The Potomac Science Center is located at 650 Mason Ferry Ave., Woodbridge. Its public areas are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, visit potomacsciencecenter.gmu.edu.

Jennifer Lazzo (jlazzo@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer and editor who earned a B.A. in technical journalism and political science from Colorado State University. She lives with her husband and twin girls in Montclair. prince william living November 2018

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By Ashley Claire Simpson f you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” This is advice we’ve all heard and hope to follow.

And, perhaps, more of us would be doing what we loved had we started thinking strategically about our passions when we were kids.

This is the philosophy of Doug Wright, the supervisor of Career and Technical Education (CTE) for Prince William County Schools (PWCS). Now in his sixth year of managing Prince William County’s CTE programming, Wright has seen countless young people reap lifelong benefits from effectively exploring potential career options while still in high school.

“You’re going to work for 40 years, so the earlier you can find your passion, the better,” he said. “The ability to start looking for it during formative schooling years can be a game changer.”

Through a wide variety of CTE courses, PWCS students have the opportunity to target certain career paths and then use their time in school to discover more as they immerse themselves in relevant coursework.

“Career and Technical Education has been around in the public school system since the 1940s and 50s,” Wright said. “While it used to be vocational education, things have really changed, and now the focus with career and technical education is to prepare today’s students to be life-ready as well as ready for a career or college.”

Transferring (or Transporting) Academic Focus Contrary to popular belief, Virginia public schools aren’t all about dotting i’s, crossing t’s, and satisfying state standardized testing requirements. Prince William County’s CTE classes are proof of this, exposing students to far more than core subjects.

There are two intensive CTE tracks for which interested students can apply: transfer programs and transport programs, both of which are available to students in Prince William County.

Students who apply for a Transfer program select one of the nine offered areas of focus, and if accepted, they will study this field as full-time students at a designated high school in the county.

These programs are agriculture, auto technology, biomedical science, cabinetmaking, cyber security, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), plumbing, television production, and welding.

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CTE transfer students take all their classes—even core subjects like social studies and English—at the one high school that provides their chosen specialty.

For example, all HVAC program students take all their classes at Freedom High School.

“Ninth grade students in these programs might just take one or two electives geared towards that specialty,” Wright explained. “For example, those in the welding program this early on Doug Wright might take a basic technical drawing class with a focus in welding as an elective. But the rest of their classes follow a typical program of study for a freshman.”

Potomac High School hosts the welding transfer program, for which Simon Bhagwandeen serves as the main instructor, teaching Welding 1, Welding 2, and Welding 3.

Currently, Bhagawandeen oversees 54 students in this program.

“I’m now in my sixth year of teaching,” Bhagwandeen said. “We typically start students in tenth grade, and between then and the time these students graduate, they have the opportunity to have earned three different professional certificates. I teach courses at Northern Virginia Community College, so I get a good idea of what we are supposed to be teaching the adults. I’m able to incorporate that into what I teach the students at Potomac. When they graduate, they definitely know the latest standards.”

Unlike their transfer counterparts, who adopt an entirely new high school, students in CTE transport programs take all their core classes at their base school—whatever school is in their district.

Then, for part of the day, the county transports them to a different high school for their specialty classes.

More than 1,000 PWCPS high schoolers are transport students, studying one of the following specialties: building trades, cosmetology, culinary arts or practical nursing.

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“Students apply for these programs during their sophomore year and then begin courses their junior year,” Wright explained. “The county provides the transportation to and from the transport program host schools so that they can focus on a real life skillset.

When they graduate, they will earn a recognized industry credential. For example, cosmetology students will earn a Virginia Board of Cosmetology license.”

Both of these focused programs offer tangible benefits for participating students. “These programs are great for those who have discovered an interest, a passion—something they want to do as a career in some aspect,” Wright said, “This is true for kids who know early on, and for those who take a little longer to figure that out and who transfer into these programs as sophomores or juniors. We have students leaving high school that are ready for a career, and they are ready to step out with industry certifications that make them employable and highly desired in the local workforce. We are creating a workforce pipeline not just for jobs, but for careers.”

The advantages aren’t limited to those looking to jumpstart their professional careers after high school, either.

“Our engineering students follow curricula set forth by Project Lead the Way (PLTW), an organization nationally recognized for its STEM education planning, so interest there has been huge. Mostly all of those students go on to universities known for engineering, and they are very successful. I’m convinced that having PLTW referenced on their applications contributed to [them getting] accepted.”

Bite-sized Chunks of CTE Students don’t have to go full-throttle to explore CTE. They can get a taste of this curriculum through one-off electives, available to them right at their base schools. PWCS actually offers some of these individual electives, like any technology or Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classes, beginning in middle school. Then, the selection of CTE standard electives expands in high school.

“The state requires every high school to have a minimum of 11 different CTE program electives,” Wright said. “Prince William County currently offers over 100 different CTE high school elective courses. In each individual CTE class, students get hands-on application and learning that they can apply to their everyday lives.”

The subject matter of established economics and personal finance classes proved to be so relevant and applicable that it became required learning. “Learning how to manage your finances and being able to budget is a lifelong skill,” Wright said. “Now it’s a required class for all students in the state of Virginia in order to graduate.”

Bringing in the Pros There is certainly a science to putting each new CTE specialty in place. “We are like a business because our courses are electives, which means that students can choose whether to take them,”

Wright said. “Kids are either going to take classes because they like the subject matter or because they like the teachers. In our world of career and technical education, if kids don’t sign up for classes, then we are out of business; we can’t offer that class. Teachers have to really recruit and promote for their programs.”

“We look at where the jobs are now, where they will be in the future, forecasting out to 10 to 15 years.”

—Doug Wright

Before Wright so much as thinks about implementing a new CTE track, he considers a number of factors. “We have to look at the labor market, economic development and also what’s happening in the business world,” he said. “We look at where the jobs are now, where they will be in the future, forecasting out to 10 to 15 years.”

Then, naturally, the only way for students to learn the best tricks of any trade is from someone who has truly mastered it. “For many CTE teachers, who teach in the specialized trade areas, we’re looking for someone who has been in the industry for a while­—someone who is a professional,” Wright said. “When we can qualify them as career switchers we can hire them and arrange for them to earn a teaching license within three years through a continuing education program.”

Simon Bhagwandeen was one of these desired professionals, a career welder who started with this trade in the Marine Corps and then also excelled in a civilian capacity. His accolades are a huge benefit to his potential protégés in a multitude of ways.

“When you talk about having a job as a career, it’s always been about welding for me,” Bhagwandeen said. “I’m a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), so in addition to the other professional certifications my students can earn through my curriculum, I’m also able to issue CWI certifications to kids on the spot.”

The incredible fruits of the welding program account for only a fraction of the life-changing results yielded by CTE programs as a whole. “I see so many former students who come back to see me after they graduate,” Bhagwandeen said. “These are kids who are gainfully employed, doing what they really like to do, and working with reputable companies. Over 50 percent of these welding students end up employed in welding, and for those that decide it isn’t the field for them, they can graduate high school with college credit, which is great for any way they want to further their education.” (continues on page 25) prince william living November 2018

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Portrait of a Local Commercial Photographer

By Katherine Gotthardt

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f you wrote to Mark Gilvey, professional commercial photographer at Mark Gilvey Creative, and asked him to describe his business, he’d write it down for you (maybe on a napkin): “Commercial photography that $ells your products and services.”

And if you asked him what clients in the market for photography need to know, he’d say, “The pots you use to cook with will still burn the food if you don’t know what you are doing. Owning great equipment doesn’t guarantee anything.”

That second statement is for the DIYers, and that’s just a speck of what Gilvey has learned in his decades of professional experience.

“Professional photographers are an investment in your business, just like copywriters who write your awesome profit-making text,” he said. “They are equally important. Don’t sacrifice either of them.”

Gilvey lets these things roll off his tongue, his confidence coming from decades of experience and learning. Well-known in the local business community and beyond, Gilvey has had his Woodbridgebased studio since 2015. But his love of photography started much earlier. He has been in the commercial creative industry in one form or another since 1985.

Gilvey said the original movie versions of Star Wars and Le Mans drew him into the industry.

“Star Wars got me interested in special optical effects, and the movie Le Mans got me interested in photographing endurance car racing. I was just 13 or so,” he said.

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Gilvey’s first real career position was in Falls Church, working for a slide production house creating images for multi-projector slide shows. It was a dream come true. His camera was the same model used to create the optical effects in the first Star Wars movie.

Not the Starving Artist Type, Definitely Not a Hobbyist Gilvey said his work “has never been for artistic purposes only,” countering a particular stereotype. “I enrolled in a formal photography program at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1983 at age 22 because I knew the work I wanted to create wasn’t to make the wall beautiful, but rather to help clients make money,” he said.

While he does now have a side-business dedicated to “making walls look beautiful” (Mark Gilvey Fine Art Photography), he said his drive has always been to help businesses profit from their products and services through “industrial-strength commercial photography.”

“These folks are not interested in pretty pictures,” he said. “They want to make a profit, and they know that great photography will get them to their goal.”

Gilvey is adamant about being a professional who makes his clients money, a motive he said is much different than that of the hobbyist. “A hobby, in my view, is more about the creators and the statement they want their work to make about them or what they photographed,” he said.

“As a business, it’s not about the creator. It’s more about the target audience and crafting visual solutions that meet someone else’s goals; in most cases, the client’s customers,” Gilvey said.

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“You have to be able to create work that is consistent and repeatable and that helps sell a product or service to someone you will never meet and do it on demand.”

weddings, families and fuzzy friends, so you won’t see them in my portfolio. I’ll give you some great references if that’s what you are looking for.”

“Hobbyists,” he said, “have total freedom to do what they want and don’t have to be able to produce anything consistently or be able to repeat it.”

Advice for Newbies

The Struggle is Real Even with his matter-of-fact approach and commitment to making clients money, Gilvey said, “Every day in photography is a struggle.”

According to Gilvey, there is a belief marketed to the public that if you have a good camera, you can do photography yourself.

“This idea creates all kinds of problems for my fellow professional photographers and me,” he said.

“Business owners spend a lot of money on everything else, but when it comes to photography, they rely on an employee who has a good camera.”

“Photography is more about lighting and design than it is the quality of the camera,” he said. “There’s no mode selection on the camera for that. It takes skill, experience and education to get it right, going beyond owning an expensive camera.”

Gilvey said there is also a belief that everything is perfect incamera. But the camera is just one tool in the commercial photography workflow. What appears to be a straight shot may have had hours of retouching to get it looking good enough to entice a customer to buy.

“Retouching is not free, and it is a very difficult skill set to learn,” said Gilvey, who has been doing it since 1995.

Gilvey also struggles to get past assumptions. “All photographers don’t do all types of photography,” he said. “Look at their portfolios, and you’ll see what they specialize in. I don’t shoot

Gilvey has lots of wisdom-rich, golden nuggets to offer those starting out in the industry. The first is, photographers need to be able to prove their value to potential clients. If you can’t do this, he said, clients “will think they can do it themselves.”

His second piece of advice is, “Be willing to do what others will not do, despite what your peers say.” That will set you apart.

Third, only take on a project if it will yield “connections, portfolio or money.”

He also said new business owners need to learn about copyright, usage, negotiation and contract writing. Marketing, networking, technical skills, more marketing and more networking are additional must-haves in the industry.

And finally, learn live from the pros, not YouTube. “Join a local photo association like the Northern Virginia Professional Photographers Association if you want to go pro.”

“The self-taught approach does not provide you feedback about what you are doing wrong,” Gilvey said. “Be humble and willing to learn, and smart enough to have confidence in yourself.”

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Katherine Gotthardt (kgotthardt@princewilliamliving.com) is an award-winning poetry and prose writer residing in western Prince William County where she serves as VP of Content Marketing for Prince William Living and VP of Write by the Rails, the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. Learn more about her at KatherineGotthardt.com. prince william living November 2018

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Fun Ways to Show Gratitude

By Jennifer Halter

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At Home

At mealtime, go around the table and ask each person to share one thing that they are thankful for that happened that day. This could be something that happened at school, work or home. To make this more fun, you can put each family member’s name in a jar.

Each person will pick one name and share something he or she is thankful for related to the one chosen.

Examples could include “I’m thankful for mom/dad for cooking dinner” or “I’m thankful for brother/sister for helping me clean up our toys.”

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Another activity would be to start a gratitude journal.

For younger children, you may want to keep it simple by having them finish the sentence, “Today, I am thankful for…”

At Daycare or School

Our teachers and caregivers have special days throughout the year when they are celebrated, but you don’t need a special occasion to show them how much they are appreciated. You can have children make special cards (there are lots of cute ideas on Pinterest!).

Don’t forget about support staff, such as those in the office, cafeteria and bus drivers.

In The Community

Our first responders, such as police officers and firefighters, work hard to protect and serve our (continues on page 26)

CTE (continued from page 19) So Much to Learn and Decide in So Little Time Regardless of the degree, CTE education allows students important opportunities to explore potential directions without any kind of commitment. Even transfer students can exit their programs at any point to return to their base schools and a more traditional curriculum.

“We service roughly 30,000 students,” Wright said. “And it makes sense because sometimes kids think they know what they want to do after high school, but then, after taking a CTE class, they realize that previously assumed direction isn’t for them. What a great experience that is to have in high school! I can think of one student right now, off the top of my head, whose family was sure he would become a surgeon. Through a CTE class, that student learned he didn’t have the stomach for surgery and knew to go the research route instead.”

Not only do CTE programs enrich the high school experience, but they likely keep many students in school that may not otherwise see the value in seeking a diploma.

“For some kids, staying in school is a struggle, but CTE programs do help,” Bhagwandeen said. “I have had students who had been in that situation, and they are now gainfully employed in the welding industry. I have students on the honor roll, too. There are a variety of different individuals coming through these programs. [Students are] going to fulfill their potential when they are genuinely interested in what they’re studying every day.”

Ashley Claire Simpson (asimpson@ princewilliamliving.com) is a corporate communications professional by day, but her real passion is learning more about this community and the world by writing. She has been crafting features and human interest stories since her college newspaper days at the University of Virginia.

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GRATITUDE (continued from page 24) communities. Some even volunteer their time to do this.

A fun way to give thanks as a family or even with other people in your neighborhood is to deliver goodies to the stations. Baked goods, donuts or even pizzas are big hits and are always much appreciated. Call ahead to your local station to be sure there are no restrictions on this and to see what would be the best time to drop items by.

For those serving in the military, you and your family can send care packages to troops that are currently deployed. You can even send photos and letters expressing your gratitude for their service to our country with your package. For more information, go to supportourtroops.org/care-packages.

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he housing market in our area is hot right now. If you’re thinking about selling your home, your timing is great.

But there are important things to take into consideration when you’re putting your house on the market, from the most basic advice (clean your house thoroughly) to a more advanced strategy (consider adding drone footage to your photos).

With that in mind, here are the top areas to consider as you get your house ready to sell.

1. Develop a winning strategy. Before you list your house, think it through and come up with a comprehensive plan for preparing your home and marketing it effectively.

The key to success is working with a real estate professional.

Finding the right realtor can make all the difference. You need the support of someone who knows your neighborhood, understands the Northern Virginia region and will represent your best interest throughout the process.

2. Price your home correctly. An essential first step in the process is pricing your home correctly. Find out what other homes in your area are listing for and price yours accordingly.

3. Set the stage. You want potential buyers to see your house as a place that could become their home. That’s why carefully executed staging is so critical. Visit a model home at a new development to get an idea of what you’re going for.

When it comes to showing a house to its full potential, less is more. Start by decluttering. That includes putting away the touches that make your house personal to you—like family photos—and adding elements that allow buyers to imagine themselves living there.

4. Take professional pictures. In 2018, virtually all buyers search for a home online, using all manner of devices—phones, tablets and laptops, so you need photos that make your home look good no matter how potential buyers choose to view them.

Professional photos are essential, including a video tour of your home. You may want to consider adding drone footage to provide aerial views of your home and neighborhood, particularly if you have lovely landscaping or nearby woods.

5. Be prepared for showings. There’s a lot involved in turning the home where you live into a house someone would want to buy.

Keep these tips in mind for making and keeping your home ready for showings: n Boost your curb appeal to give potential buyers a great first impression. n Keep the house clean at all times and smelling fresh, too. n Open the blinds or drapes all the way to let light in.

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n Make the bath luxurious by adding spa-like touches, such as thick towels, bath soaps and candles. n Take your pets out for the day. It’s best if they’re away when buyers view the house.

6. Market to millennials. Members of the largest generation in U.S. history are reaching the point when they’re settling down and starting families and buying homes. Anyone born between 1981 and 1996 (that means ages 22 to 37 in 2018) is considered part of the millennial generation, so think about the features that attract these buyers.

“They’re at that point where they’re seeing their incomes grow, and that will help them take on bigger mortgages,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist for Realtor.com.

Selling a house can be a stressful time. When you’re ready to begin the journey, start by contacting a real estate professional.

Finding the right person to guide you along the path can make all the difference, not only in the final sale price, but in remaining focused and calm, so you don’t get lost along the way.

Marcia Goodman, a realtor with Samson Properties, Gainesville, is a highly credentialed, experienced staging realtor specializing in residential real estate. To learn more about how she can help you prepare for your next move, or to receive her free staging eBook, contact her at 703-819-4776.

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Byblos Taste of Lebanon Brings Authentic Food to the Region

By Marianne Weaver

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he origins of Lebanese cuisine can be traced back thousands of years, but there is a local place that brings a modern twist to the Levantine style of cooking, which usually includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, chicken, lamb and fresh fish and seafood. Sonia Boustany, owner of Byblos Taste of Lebanon, located in 6850 Piedmont Center Plaza in Gainesville, and her father, Walid, who serves as an advisor and consultant, created a restaurant dedicated to making fromscratch dishes that bring authentic Lebanese food to the region.

You may have heard of hummus, baklava (the sweet filo pastry dessert), baba ghannouj (the delicious eggplant dip), or the chickpea or fava bean deep-fried patties known as falafel, but this local family restaurant serves all the traditional, authentic, homemade Lebanese food you can imagine.

The Story Behind the Restaurant It’s what you read about in books or see on TV: A Lebanese immigrant came to the U.S. in 1976 with a dream of having his own business that mixes his Lebanese culture with American culture. The melting pot was a very real dream for Walid Boustany. What started with his grandmother’s preparation of “the most delicious traditional Lebanese food” and getting him involved in helping her with the cooking fueled his fire to start a restaurant someday.

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Falafel and hummus.

That day came in 2001, when Walid Boustany opened up Aladdin’s Eatery in Burke, followed a few years later by another location in Shirlington after he trained his daughter, Sonia, to manage the Burke location. Several other restaurants followed, including another location in Ballston and a restaurant called Laziza in Fredericksburg, among others.

Sonia wanted to continue the family restaurant business tradition and expand, so they found a location in Gainesville, close to Haymarket, and opened in 2016. Sonia now owns and operates Byblos Taste of Lebanon.

Byblos offers a large variety of dishes featuring lamb, beef, chicken, stuffed zucchini, baked eggplant, fried fish and stewed baby okra.

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Catering, Delivery and More

Byblos Taste of Lebanon is not only a beautifully decorated family restaurant with seating for 74, it is named after the secondmost ancient city in the world, located in Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea. Byblos is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The restaurant also offers catering for all occasions for 20 to 300 people. Carry out and delivery are also available.

Byblos Taste of Lebanon is open seven days a week starting at 11 a.m. and serves lunch and dinner. More details, photos and a menu can be found at byblosgainesville.com.

Luckily, you don’t have to travel all the way to Byblos to get all-natural, high-quality Lebanese food. Authentic to its core, Byblos offers a diverse menu that even includes more than 20 vegetarian dishes, all made from scratch using spices imported from Lebanon.

If you love Lebanese food or haven’t ever tried it before, stop by Byblos Taste of Lebanon for a modern, yet authentic, experience.

“We create a place for people to have the freshest food and the most fun,” said Boustany. “You can’t go wrong with that!”

“We offer a large variety [of dishes] featuring lamb, beef, chicken, stuffed zucchini, baked eggplant, fried fish and stewed baby okra,” said Sonia Boustany. “We have a fresh-to-order juice bar with carrot, apple, and orange juice as well as imported wine and beer.”

Marianne E. Weaver (mweaver@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance editor and writer. She earned a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and an MJ from Temple University.

The food is made with high-quality ingredients, even to the last grain and spice. Isabelle de Vooght, a Manassas resident who recently enjoyed a meal at Byblos, said, “It’s a great place for authentic and flavorful Lebanese food in a casual setting. My favorite dish is the lamb kebab.”

The lamb kebab plate includes charbroiled pieces of marinated lamb tenderloin with grilled vegetables and a choice of white rice mixed with vermicelli topped with roasted almonds, garlic mashed potatoes or French fries. One of the most praised menu items is the pita bread, which is baked fresh every day.

Dining at Byblos is even more fun on Fridays and Saturdays.

“We have belly dancing shows on Fridays and Saturdays, which adds a lot of fun for our weekenders,” Boustany said.

Byblos offers belly dancing shows on Friday and Saturday nights.

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your finances 5 Common Questions about Filing for Social Security Answered

By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor

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here’s no question that Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement income for many Americans. Yet, many people struggle with deciding when to take Social Security benefits.

As with most financial decisions, the right move depends on a variety of factors unique to each individual. If you are contemplating when to activate your Social Security benefits, read on for answers to some common questions.

At what age can I claim Social Security?

As it stands today, Americans are eligible at age 62. If you start then, you will receive the lowest monthly benefit possible.

The longer you delay claiming, the larger the benefit will be.

The amount increases by eight percent each year. Even if you delay your claim, you should begin collecting by age 70 as monthly benefits do not increase after that point. (Source: “Full retirement age,” ssa.gov/planners/retire/retirechart.html) What is my full retirement age?

For years, full retirement age, or the age when you’re eligible to receive your complete benefit from Social Security, was 65.

It is now higher. For those born from 1943 to 1954, it is age 66; for those born between 1955 and 1959, it falls between ages 66 and 67; and for those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age is 67. (Source: “Getting benefits while working,” ssa.gov/planners/retire/whileworking.html)

every $2 you earn over the limit. In the year you will reach full retirement age, the limit increases to $45,360. Once you surpass that amount, $1 of your Social Security benefits is reduced for every $3 you earn over the limit. After you have reached full retirement age, the earnings limit goes away. At that point, you can continue working and earn as much as you’d like without losing any Social Security benefits.

How are my benefits determined?

Benefits are based on your lifetime earnings, with an emphasis on the 35 years where you earned the most income. A formula is applied to those earnings to determine what you qualify to receive at full retirement age. This is the basis for determining any adjustment to your benefits if you claim prior to or later than your full retirement age.

If you have questions about your situation, contact your local Social Security office, visit ssa.gov or discuss this matter in more detail with a financial advisor.

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.

What is the right age to claim benefits?

The answer to this question varies depending on your circumstances. When deciding the timing that works for you, consider the following: 1. The likelihood of living a long life in retirement. According to the Social Security Administration, the average life expectancy for a person reaching age 65 is 84 years old for a man and just shy of 87 years old for a woman.

2. Your financial need for a regular source of income once you qualify to claim benefits. This may depend in part on whether you plan to continue working until you reach your full retirement age, or even after, in which case you may be able to delay taking Social Security benefits.

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3. If you’re married. For people with spouses, it’s important to verify which of you will qualify for the larger benefit. Once one spouse dies, the surviving spouse will continue to collect the higher of the two benefits.

Can I keep working and still collect Social Security?

Yes, but the Social Security Administration applies an earnings limit if you haven’t yet reached full retirement age. In 2018, the limit for those who have not yet reached the year of their full retirement age is $17,040. After you earn that much from work, your Social Security benefits will be reduced by $1 for

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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.

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Fall Gallery Walk

Fri. Nov. 2 | 6 – 9 p.m.

Historic Downtown Manassas Join us for this free biannual event.

The merchants of Historic Manassas will be displaying artwork by local, featured artists. Follow the balloons to each destination.

Manassas Women’s Club Yard, Bake and 2018 White House Christmas Ornament Sale

Sat. Nov. 3 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Grace United Methodist Church 10201 Hendley Road, Manassas The GFWC Women’s Club of Manassas is holding a Yard, Bake and 2018 White House Ornament Sale. Proceeds support local charities and the club’s scholarships.

Cockpit Point Tours

Sat. Nov. 3 | 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Cockpit Point Civil War Park 18245 Cockpit Point Road, Dumfries Join us on a tour of Prince William County’s newest historic park, Cockpit Point Civil War Park. Site includes rare Civil War era fortifications that were part of the Confederate Blockade of the Potomac River in 1861-1862. Tours of the site will take place at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations are required; call 703792-4754. Tours include difficult terrain and off trail style hiking.

Northern Virginia Veterans Parade

Sat. Nov. 3 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Historic Manassas This year, we will honor the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion. The Legion’s National Commander has been invited as the Grand Marshal. For more information, visit vetpar.org.

Beach Campfire at Freestone Point

Sat. Nov. 3 | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge Join a Park Ranger for a campfire program next to a warm fire on the beach to listen to stories, sing along to classic silly campfire songs, play music, and present skits. Bring your own S’mores and lots of energy to have fun. For more information, call 703-583-6904.

Mega Networking Event

Fri. Nov. 9 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Freedom Aquatics & Fitness Center 10900 University Boulevard, Manassas This power-networking breakfast combines Chamber Members from across Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park with other business leaders in groups from Prince William County and surrounding areas. All are welcome to come, make connections, and grow their businesses. To register, visit pwchamber.org or call 571-765-1874.

World War I and Prince William County Bus Tour

Sat. Nov. 10 | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow One hundred years ago, on November 11, the Great War (World War I) came to an end. Join local historians for a special bus tour of World War I sites in Prince William County. Explore sites of military training, factories and monuments in Prince William County, along with the final resting places of some of the fallen who were returned home after the war. $70 per person, lunch provided. Reservations required; call 703-365-7895.

Celebrating Veterans and the Arts

Sat. Nov. 10 | 4 – 10 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Join us for an interactive afternoon of celebration and arts experiences for veterans, servicemembers, their families, military caregivers, and the community.

Activities will be followed by a familyfriendly ticketed 8 p.m. performance by country music artist William Michael Morgan. hylton.org.

Entrance Fee–Free Day for Veterans Day

Sun. Nov. 11 Prince William Forest Park 18100 Park Headquarters Road, Triangle The fee-free day provides a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite. It will give both first-time and repeat visitors a good reason to spend time in our National Parks.

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble Weds. Nov. 14 | 8 – 10 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Unique in the world of chamber music, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble is composed of the principal players from the famed Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Orchestra. Known for its sophisticated, complex, and balanced sound, the Chamber Ensemble performs works by the Russian Romantic composer Alexander Glazunov, the French neoclassical composer Jean Françaix, and Ludwig van Beethoven. hyltoncenter.org.

Books on Tap

Thurs. Nov. 15 | 7 p.m.

BadWolf Brewing Company 9776 Center Street, Manassas Books and beer pair perfectly in this book club hosted by BadWolf and Prince William Public Libraries. For more information, visit pwcgov.org/bookclubs.

Have an event? Visit princewilliamliving.com/events to submit details to our online calendar.

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Fri. Nov. 16 | 8 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas The Mason Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jim Carroll, collaborates with the law community to present its annual benefit concert, Jazz 4 Justice.™ Proceeds support vital community efforts by the Bar Foundation and the George Mason University Jazz Studies Department. hyltoncenter.org.

Turkey Trot 10K & Mile

Sat. Nov. 17 | 8:30 a.m.

Marine Corps Base Quantico The Turkey Trot 10K and Mile offers a final opportunity for families to squeeze in a few extra calorie-burning miles before the holidays. It’s also a great showcase of the silliest turkeythemed attire you’ve ever seen. For more information, visit marinemarathon.com/ events/turkey-trot/event-info.

Battlefield High School’s Fall-A-Rama

Sat. Nov. 17 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Battlefield High School 15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket Battlefield High School PTO hosts the 2018 Fall-A-Rama. Admission is free and includes one raffle ticket for your chance to win prizes throughout the day. Please join us for fun, food, and shopping.

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Virginia National Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Fri. Nov. 23 | 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Don’t miss this event for fantastic dancing, beautiful sets and costumes, and wonderful choreography. Two performances only at family-friendly prices. For more information, visit virginianationalballet.org; tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Bird Walk at Merrimac Farm

Sun. Nov. 25 | 8 – 11 a.m.

Merrimac Farm 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville We’ll look for birds as we travel through the uplands to the edge of the floodplain, covering a variety of habitats, including open fields and woodland edges. Dress for the weather; bring binoculars and cameras. RSVP to Prince William Conservation Alliance, 703-499-4954 or alliance@pwconserve.org.

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