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table of contents May 2016 Vol. 6 No. 5
FEATURE STORY Military Unite in Prince William..........................4
DEPARTMENTS from the publisher...................................................3 on a high note The Greater Manassas Children’s Choir Serenades and Soars....................................10
4 Photo by Rob Jinks
destinations Puttin’ on the Mini Green, Prince William Style..............................................12 giving back Hugging the Homeless in Prince William ............. 16 taking care of business Fun with STEM Education and Catlilli Games................................................20 family fun Display Your Patriotism........................................22 lifelong learning Taking Flight in Prince William Schools...............27
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from the publisher In the Service of Others
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s a lifelong resident of Prince William and having grown up in Dale City, the “sounds of freedom” have always been a familiar part of living here. The daughter of a Vietnam Vet, I watched friends come and go with parents stationed at Quantico, Ft. Belvoir, the Pentagon, and even Andrews Air Force Base. While I did not grow up a “brat” as my father left the service before I was born, there is a certain familiarity with the Armed Forces, because our community is so military friendly. Everyone knows a neighbor that serves or did serve. What you may not know is the level of volunteerism that continues and how we benefit from that spirit of generosity. In May’s feature, “Military Unite in Prince William,” learn about how service is engrained in our veterans, former and current active duty members and how they contribute both in service to our country as well as volunteerism in our county. By Oliva Overman, page 4. A significant need for volunteers is needed in addressing our homeless community, sadly which is made up of a large number of veterans. In this month’s Giving Back on page 16, “Hugging the Homeless in Prince William,” Jessica Geraci interviews Help Us Grow Strong (HUGS), as they work toward helping the homeless in our community keep their dignity and independence while staying safe and assisting with basic needs. Read about the
challenges and how this group is working to build tiny houses to achieve their goals. May’s On a High Note showcases the Greater Manassas Children’s Choir. Sponsored by the Manassas Choral, the children’s choir is for children grades 2 through 8. Learn about their unique focus on teaching not only singing, but giving back to the community in “The Greater Manassas Children’s Choir Serenades and Soars” by Emma Young on page 10. Putt Putt or Mini Golf is fun for all ages and with locations all over Prince William, Destinations for May “Putting on the Mini Green” by Dan Verner, takes us for a tour of the mini greens available for fun on page 12. Pick from several choices and get your family or friends out for some old fashion recreation. With Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day all approaching, I hope you will join me in both celebrating and honoring those who worked and sacrificed to that we can have the freedom and liberties that we have today. Sincerely, Rebecca Barnes Prince William Living Publisher
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Military Unite in Prince William By Olivia Overman
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ervice members have a strong inclination toward volunteerism. They have volunteered to wear the uniform in service to the nation obviously, but it goes beyond that in many cases,� said Colonel Michelle D. Mitchell, Garrison Commander at Fort Belvoir Army Installation. With what can only be described as a symbiotic relationship between the county and its military residents, life for those who choose to live here can be satisfying and may even want to make you retire here. 4 | May 2016 prince william living
Personnel, both active and civilian, at the Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCB Quantico) and Fort Belvoir Army Installation total approximately 80,000. It is this number of service members and their families that contribute to the strength, economic prosperity and dynamic diversity of communities within the county. Through working, living and playing in all areas of the county, military families support, develop and make the communities here what they are.
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Local businesses, nonprofits, civic groups and schools participate in the Greater Manassas Veterans Day Parade to show their support of our military community.
“The relationship between Quantico and the community is extremely strong and mutually supportive. The Marines and family members continue to support Prince William through partnerships that allow our communities to work and live together. We achieve this partnership through volunteerism, team building and leadership networking,” said Quantico Base Commander Col. Joseph M. Murray. In many cases, the sense of duty the personnel feel when they serve follows through to the communities in which they live. Garrison Commander Col. Mitchell agreed, “Service members and their families often give of themselves and serve their neighbors. From serving as youth sports coaches to helping in their places of worships and service organizations, they always find meaningful ways to contribute to improving the quality of life of the communities in which they live.”
Military Personnel Help Unite the County Located just over 30 miles south of Washington D.C., in southern Prince William County, northern Stafford County and southeastern Fauquier County, MCB Quantico is the largest military installation in the county and a key player in Prince William. “Quantico has much to offer the surrounding community, and PWC has much to offer the military members that live and work aboard Quantico. This relationship is what makes our partnership so successful and makes it easy for Marines to integrate into the community,” said Col. Murray. Volunteering and getting involved in the community is a large part of why military personnel enjoy living in their communities.
“The Marines that volunteer in PWC do so in a variety of ways, including working in County schools, encouraging healthy lifestyles for youth and facilitating development of healthy social skills through positive role models,” said Col. Murray. It is the sense of duty to give back to the communities that offers them so much regarding their quality of life. One such role model is retired Marine Col. Michael Riley, originally from upstate New York, who does more than his fair share in the community. “I am extremely active in the community at the federal, state and local levels. I am a member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians (Fr. Kelley Division which organizes the Manassas St. Patrick’s Day parade), a former town manager of Dumfries, a committee member at the Hylton Performing Arts and the Manassas Ballet Theatre as well as the Prince William Chamber of Commerce,” he said. A Marine Corps reservist for 10 years, Riley was mobilized after Sept. 11, 2001, and eventually retired in 2010. Asked why he likes to get so involved with the community, he said, “I feel the need to give back to society. There are a lot of great things about being in the USA… and [getting involved] is the best way of paying back.” “Living here for so long and being at Quantico, [I have seen] that Prince William County has done a lot to make the Marine Corps feel welcome,” he continued. Echoing these sentiments, Col. Murray said, “Prince William County has provided safe places for families to gather, be physically active, learn/improve social skills and feel valued.” Another Prince William resident and Marine Corps Combat Veteran, Christopher Baity has harnessed the skills he learned as (continues on page 6) prince william living May 2016 | 5
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Christopher Baity (left) Executive Director of Semper K9 Assistance Dogs and his son Beau (far right) conduct community outreach to teach about how the community can help military families.
(continued from page 5) a Marine with the opportunities afforded him in the county to give back to those in need. Seeing the possibilities of living in the county, Baity and his wife, Amanda Causey-Baity, set up Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, a nonprofit organization that enhances “the quality of life for wounded, critically-ill and injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families by providing them assistance dogs,” according to the website.
A Rich History Found in Quantico and Fort Belvoir
“There are a lot of post-military career opportunities for the former military in Prince William and the Metro DC area. With proximity to Marine Base Quantico and Ft. Belvoir, we can assist many wounded service members right here in Prince William,” Baity said.
“Since 1917, the Marine Corps has always viewed the people of the Town of Quantico as part of the Marine Corps community. For nearly 100 years, Marines and the Town of Quantico have endured war and peace together. Today, retired and active duty Marines live in town, and on any given day, one can find hundreds of Quantico’s Marines patronizing the retail services and small cafes and restaurants that make the Town of Quantico attractive to them. Many Marines also feel there is nostalgia with the Town of Quantico in the heart of the Base. For the retired Marines and their families who visit here each year for their reunions, it’s like coming home, bringing back precious memories,” said Col. Murray. “I feel very fortunate to have returned to Quantico multiple times throughout my Marine Corps career,” he continued.
The army installation at Fort Belvoir “enjoys great relationships with neighboring communities. Northern Virginia is rich with amenities that our service members find valuable. Prince William County offers a quality education system, housing and many job opportunities for military family members and those transitioning to civilian life. Additionally, the many parks and historical attractions offer service members and families great opportunities for recreation. The county also provides service members and their families with a great sense of community and support,” Baity continued. Vernon and Jill Londagin, U.S. Army Combat Veterans, live in the county and agree that it’s a great place to live. “There are numerous things about PWC that keep us here, from the great school system that is supportive of the military community to retail stores that offer military discounts to show their appreciation for your service,” said Jill Londagin. 6 | May 2016 prince william living
Unique to the nation, MCB Quantico, a federal installation, completely surrounds the town of Quantico. This relationship stems back to May 14, 1917, when the U.S. Marine Corps established the base. The town of Quantico was incorporated 10 years later in 1927 and chartered in 1934.
Situated on the west bank of the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Fort Belvoir is located approximately 45 miles south of Washington, D.C. and is home to 130 federal agencies and approximately 27,000 personnel. The largest military installation in the area, Fort Belvoir “has a close partnership with Prince William,” said Joe Richard, director, public affairs. Belvoir’s military community is significantly smaller than the population
of its defense civilians. “There are only about 2,100 homes on post. The total population of those who live and work is roughly 51,000. The rest of our military population and all of our civilian work force live in neighboring communities and throughout the national capital region. A significant portion of those civilians live in Prince William County. While their daily routine is to leave the county, they return in the evenings to shop in your stores and eat in your restaurants. They rent or purchase homes in your communities. They are your neighbors,” said Garrison Commander Colonel Michelle D. Mitchell.
Numerous events are held throughout the year including “fund raising events for homeless veterans in the local area; official welcoming committees for WWII & Korean Veterans on Honor Flights; children’s holiday parties; and flag retirement ceremonies. We have a Boy Scout troop here at Post 1503 that conducts area clean ups, flag folding presentations, community mulch sales and delivery. We also offer annual Christmas trees sales, annual open houses (open to public); Christmas wreath and flag placement on the graves at Quantico National Cemetery; hospital and nursing home visits; and Honor Guard presentations at local schools,” Coker said.
Integrating Made Easy
Post-1503 donates significantly to the community to organizations, such as food baskets at Christmas, Family Fun Day, Project Mend-A-House, Boy Scouts, Voice Of Democracy and Patriots Pen Scholarships, McGuires Veterans Hospital, homeless shelters, youth Activities, Dale City Civic Association, Marine Corps Toys For Tots Program and ACTS.
Perhaps one of the biggest contributions the military makes to a community is the constant rotation in and out of personnel. While the movement of people in and out of houses and schools could be considered disruptive, Marine Corps veteran Michael Riley believes it helps bring new ideas, drivers and innovation to the county. “It creates a wonderful melting pot and excitement in the community,” Riley said. One such family who has moved to the county and experienced the ease of integration is the Hester family. Jennifer Hester and her family moved to Woodbridge from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and told of their love for the county. “There is so much to do here. I love all the programs for the kids, the parks and recreation facilities. There are so many community activities that are designed for families. It is something positive,” Hester said. Asked whether the Hester family would consider retiring in the county, she said she and her husband have had the discussion about this. “We like the diversity in the community: It is good for our children. [But also], there are so many jobs outside of the military here,” Hester said. Former Marine Baity agreed with this statement saying, “There are many post-military career opportunities for former military in Prince William and the Metro DC area. That, along with the great schools and military history, offers a lot of appealing qualities.”
Taking Care of our Military The nation and county take care of its veterans in many ways, but one most notable way is through the local Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. “We have the largest VFW in the world right here in Prince William, and they do a lot of great things here,” Baity said. He was speaking about General Lewis B. “Chesty Puller” VFW Post 1503 located in Dale City. As Commander of one of the top two largest VFW’s in the world, Randy Coker welcomes both military personnel and the public (only on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday mornings) into the Post. Some of the activities the Post organizes for active and non-active personnel include “family fun days, community cook outs and fundraising events for children’s scholarship foundations,” said Coker. “We [also] have an adopted ‘reserve’ unit that we conduct special events for such as welcome home events, unit cookouts, unit fun days and holiday parties,” he said.
Current membership is 2,650 Post members and 650 Auxiliary members with 2,300 being life members (paid membership). One such life member is Col. Michael Riley, who spoke highly of the events, such as the Marine Corps birthday event that was held on Nov. 10, 2015, the annual crab feast and the assistance offered to veterans when completing veteran claims.
A Future Together “Marines and their families feel welcome in Prince William County. The County’s support to the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program is an essential benefit to our Marines. This coupled with the transition assistance partnering, education and training for business and the professional development and mentoring programs by the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce and the Hiring Our Heroes programs help Marines and their family members make the transition from military life to civilian life,” said Col. Murray. Col. Mitchell described the county as a “source of diversity, familiarity and comfort.” He said, “The proximity to the national capital region and Washington D.C. offers plenty of job opportunities for those who take on a new career after retiring from the military. Even at the height of the recent recession, Virginia’s unemployment rate was lower than the national average. The availability of a wide variety of housing options is also a plus. The county has much to offer its residents.” As the county changes year after year, leaders in Prince William continue to work diligently to ensure there is a regular dialogue with the two largest military bases in the area. Ensuring the military personnel and their families, who add so much to the economic and diverse nature of the community, are made to feel welcome and taken care of is paramount. A graduate of American University’s School of Communication, Olivia Overman (ooverman@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer for both online and print publications. prince william living May 2016 | 7
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on a high note The Greater Manassas Children’s Choir Serenades and Soars By Emma Young
“If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me to sing.” – Author J.M. Barrie in Peter Pan
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he voices of children are ringing throughout Manassas with the inaugural year of the Greater Manassas Children’s Choir (GMCC). A non-profit sponsored by the Manassas Chorale, the group has seen great success in its opening season with about 70 children participating from throughout Prince William divided into two age groups: grades 2-4 and grades 5-8. That’s good news for our community as singing in choruses is associated with greater civic participation and teamwork, and children who sing in choruses were found to have higher grades and more advanced social skills compared to children who didn’t sing, according to the 2009 “Chorus Impact” study by Chorus America. There’s no need to tell that to Becky Verner, art director for the GMCC’s grades 5-8, and Susan Dommer, art director for the GMCC’s grades 2-4.
Giving Back “One of the things we wanted to do and encourage was giving back to the community,” Dommer said. Their first official performance was as entertainment during SERVE’s Empty Bowl’s benefit to help end hunger, for example. “The kids really enjoyed being part of that process. It was fun to see,” Dommer said. In addition portions of the group have performed at Arbor Terrace Sudley Manor and Novant Health Caton Merchant House, both assisted living facilities in Manassas. “The residents were extremely appreciative. They had a great time hearing the kids,” said Verner. “The children relaxed and really enjoyed singing. At the end, I said they could go and greet the residents, and they took off like football players going through the chairs. They work hard in rehearsal, so they can be prepared for the performances. Becky and I both feel strongly the GMCC has important community ties and the more exposure in the community, the better it is for the kids,” Dommer said. 10 | May 2016 prince william living
Genesis Getting the group started took effort and commitment. “The Manassas Chorale had the establishment of a regional children’s choir in our five-year plan. We felt there was really a need for this. The Manassas Chorale had kids who were part of the honor choir, and we had feedback from parents and teachers that it was thrilling to them to sing with a bigger group of kids who were really good. The need was there, the potential was there, and it was the right time to start the group,” Verner said. The support needed to start the group included not only members of the Manassas Chorale but teachers, parents, volunteers, politicians, churches and sponsors. “We had a strong steering committee that did so much over the summer [in 2015]. If it hadn’t been for the committee, we couldn’t have done as well as we did,” said Verner. Volunteers designed and distributed brochures, posters and postcards to schools, home-school groups, and churches, to spread the word about the newly formed group and encourage children to join. Volunteers continue to set up chairs, answer questions, send out mailings, put music in folders, make certain performance shirts fit, and “anything that needs doing. They’ve just been wonderful to have. It’s been people proactively saying, ‘I want to help you,’” said Verner.
Cost That help comes in the form of patrons and sponsors as well. There is a cost of $225/year (September – May) or $25/month. The fees cover everything from music to accompanists. “We tried to keep the fee very reasonable,” Verner said. “We did a lot of checking around as it does cost to order music, et cetera,” said Dommer, “and if you look at the cost of so many other organizations, it’s really reasonable.” The group’s generous benefactors help ensure that all who want to sing, do. “We have scholarships for children whose parents cannot afford the
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tuition,” explained Verner. “We help the family with funds, or we may pay for the choir shirt. We ask them to donate a small amount if they can,” Dommer said. “We have wonderful patron support,” said Verner. “The community wants to do something that benefits children. Everything from $25 to $500. That’s continuing to come in,” she said.
A Learning Opportunity “It’s a variety of kids. Some have never really sung before, some haven’t been in active choirs, and some are experienced in school or church choirs or taking private lessons,” Dommer said. The process begins with voice checks. “It’s not an audition. They sing a little song for us, and we check the range for the highest and lowest notes to get an idea of range vocally,” she said. “The kids are there because they enjoy singing, and they want to be pushed a little bit,” said Dommer. That means training, but in fun ways. “I’m enjoying their energy and figuring out ways to keep them learning and happy and excited. We play games like The Forbidden Phrase, which is an ear-training game or teach them how to do scales with hand signs. We’re giving them sight-reading training and exercises to start building them as musicians. It’s fun to see their progress. They have exceeded expectations,” she said.
Making an Impact “It has been a wonderfully positive experience. We have some enthusiastic kids. I enjoy the challenge; this can make a difference in each child’s life,” Verner said. The choir members themselves tell the meaning it has. Reyna Corretjer of Manassas is in the younger group and said, “I look forward to rehearsal every week. We sing so many fun songs and I have learned a lot of new things. I also like that I get to meet new people instead of just the kids from my school.” Her mother, Melissa Shultz, has seen the impact the choir has had. “I know that she is having a great time with GMCC. Being
in this choir has been an amazing experience for her. Reyna is a very shy and quiet little girl. Every week I see her coming out of her comfort zone a little bit and becoming more confident. She has even decided that she wants to audition for solos, which is a huge step for her. I am so proud of her and can’t thank Ms. Dommer enough for all the encouragement she gives Reyna,” she said. Bridget Rice of Manassas, a member of the older group in GMCC, is pleased to be a member. “I have enjoyed being in this choir,” she said. “I have had a great journey so far. The music is fun, and I come home singing and happy every Thursday. I plan on being a part of this choir for some time,” Rice said. Rhonda Craighead’s daughter, Gabby, is in the older chorale as well. “Gabby enjoys everything about the Greater Manassas Children’s Chorale. As she has said, ‘everyone is so much fun; we laugh and we sing. I’ve made some new friends and get to spend time with a few of my old friends,’” wrote Craighead in an online post.
The Future The next performance of the GMCC is on Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m. at the Manassas Church of the Brethren, where the group normally rehearses Thursday nights, at 10047 Nokesville Road in Manassas. The performance is free. It will showcase a variety of music and include some choreography. “The Manassas Chorale has seen this as the dream of seven years that has now come true. We’re making sure there is a next generation of really good singers. We’re making sure they get a good background and that they will continue,” Verner said. Said Dommer,“We started our first year, and we’re well under way. It’s going to be fun to watch the kids grow and progress as we grow. It’s going to be fun watching them continue to sing.” Emma Young (eyoung@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer and mother living in Montclair. Additional reporting by David Gignilliat. prince william living May 2016 | 11
destinations Puttin’ on the Mini Green, Prince William Style By Dan Verner
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lmost everyone, it seems, enjoys miniature golf. The game doesn’t require any special skill beyond holding a club and persuading a ball in the general direction of the hole. And the score doesn’t seem to matter in most games. As Manassas resident Jim Villani observed, “If a 6-year-old can score a hole-in-one when playing with her dad, it’s perfect.” What’s important is enjoying the company of other people outside in the fresh air. Miniature golf originated in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1867 with the Ladies’ Putting Club. In that time and place, ladies were not considered true ladies by society if they lifted a club above their shoulders. Miniature golf accommodated the ladies and with this accommodation, a sport was born. Ordinary people waited nearly 50 years for their chance to play. Before that, the game belonged to the rich since all the courses were part of fancy hotels and resorts. In 1916, the first public course, Thistle Dhu (supposedly named when the owner saw it for the first time, and said, “This’ll do.”) opened in Pinehurst, North Carolina. 12 | May 2016 prince william living
Miniature golf quickly became the most popular sport in the country, with many installations sprouting atop Manhattan skyscrapers by the late 1920’s. The first franchise operation, Tom Thumb Golf, opened in 1929, and the high water mark for mini-golf came in 1930. The game’s heyday lasted just one year. Church attendance declined markedly in New Jersey because so many people played golf on Sunday mornings. Soon new laws prohibited such play. After a decline through the thirties, the sport took on new life after World War II and went on to occupy a unique niche in American culture. Prince William County offers four clubs, two privately owned and two run by the County Parks and Recreation Department. Prices range from $4 to $6.75 per person per game, with discounts for youths and seniors. Families, church groups, scouts, businesses, school classes, couples and office staffs enjoy getting out, having a good time and testing their skills. The Magic Putting Place in Manassas on Mathis Avenue offers 36 holes divided between two 18-hole courses. In addition to the expected traps and hazards, this course sports a signature magic
Broad Run Golf and Practice Facility south of Manassas on Route 28 features a lighted 18-hole mini golf course with water falls, hazards, landscaping and mock sand traps. And because it is a golf facility, the grounds include a clubhouse and deli. “I enjoy seeing school groups come here,” Manager Brian Logue says. “The kids really have a good time.” The most difficult day for the staff came in June 2015 when a tornado brought down trees and a fence on the minigolf range. “We put it back together, but it took some time and effort” Logue says. The Parks and Recreation course in Lake Ridge Golf and Marina mini-golf ranges just off Prince William Parkway offers a “play all day” option for $5, while Locust Shade Park Miniature Golf on Route 1 near the Marine Corps Museum, features a Two for Tuesday Special every Tuesday. Through wars and depressions, social change and technological advances, minigolf has remained the quintessential game everyone can enjoy. We can all be kids again, take the afternoon off, channel our inner Jack Nicklas, find someone to go with us and spend time relaxing with this pastime, which has remained unchanged since it was invented. And ladies may raise your clubs above their shoulders all they want. It will be all right.
castle as well as a saw mill and windmill. The 19th Hole Snack Bar offers drinks, chips, and other snacks. The facility is owned and managed by Jamie and Chase Rice, who with their brother Steve run Rices Hardware further up Mathis Avenue, a 75-yearold business. “The course is ideally located for anyone looking for an afternoon or evening of affordable entertainment, with Nathan’s Dairy Bar next door and Manassas 4 Cinemas across the parking lot,” Jamie Rice says.
Dan Verner (dverner@princewilliamliving.com) is the author several books 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 newspaper. Find out more about him at danverner.com.
Mini Golf in Prince William Here are the four locations in Prince William that offer mini golf. The Magic Putting Place in Manassas 8902 Mathis Avenue Manassas, VA 20110 (703) 257-7888 magicputtingplace.com Broad Run Golf and Practice Facility 10201 Golf Academy Dr. Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 365-2443 broadrungolf.com
The Parks and Recreation course in Lake Ridge Golf and Marina 12350 Cotton Mill Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22192 (703) 494-5564 pwcgov.org/government/dept/park/lakeridgepark/Pages/ Lake-Ridge-Mini-Golf.aspx Locust Shade Park Miniature Golf 4701 Locust Shade Dr. Triangle, VA. 22172 (703) 221-8579 pwcgov.org/government/dept/park/locustshade/Pages/ Locust-Golf.aspx
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Hugging the Homeless in Prince William By Jessica Geraci
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very Saturday at 11 a.m., Annmarie Landry and her team of dedicated volunteers show up on the patch of grass beside Caton’s Auto Repair Shop to serve meals. The homeless that soon join them come from the other side of Bungalow Ale House where you can find a large city of tents in the woods. On wintery days Landry will pick some of them up in her car to spare them the walk to Caton’s. Everyone knows Landry by name, but more importantly, they know her by the way her arms wrap around them, the universal way of greeting someone you care immensely about. Landry is one of the directors of the charity Woodbridge HUGS (Help Us Grow Strong). The organization provides basic needs to the homeless living in Prince William County and is raising money for tiny houses. On this particular day, the air is crisp and cold. That hasn’t stopped the crowd from turning up. “Lately, it’s been like Christmas,” Landry said of the turnout. On one table there’s hot baked ziti and banana pudding. Landry said that a hot meal is something that is important to their group. “The main part of our outreach is giving them hot meals and positive social interaction,” Landry said. However, HUGS’ goals for the future are bigger than this.
Tiny but Mighty Houses Terry Twomey, founder of Woodbridge HUGS, is animated about their plans for tiny houses. Both Twomey and Landry started working with the homeless through another group, Woodbridge Homeless Outreach, which provides propane tanks and water to the homeless. They branched off from them because they felt they could do even more. “It was a Band-Aid on the problem,” Twomey said. She said that the organization’s new goal of providing the homeless with a safe 16 | May 2016 prince william living
Anne Marie Landry and Terry Twomey started working with the homeless through another group before forming Woodbridge HUGS.
place to live could help them get their feet back on the ground: “It gives them that recovery time. They will be in a better place for that transition.” The transition that she refers to is working on possible alcohol or drug abuse problems. “After three to six months of having their own safe space— safe being the key word here—they’re the ones asking to take the next step,” Landry said. In some cases Landry said it’s simply a matter of transitioning back to living in a house: “You have to learn how to be homeless, so to be stable, the reverse, you have to relearn that.” She said that this is why rapid housing works for people who have just become homeless but not for people who have lived in the woods
Anne Marie spends time getting to know her friends in the woods.
for a long time. Part of HUGS’ goal is to reestablish stability in their lives.
like they’re people. We treat them with dignity and respect. We don’t want them to feel different from anyone else. ”
“We have to establish trust. They have to know we have their best interests at heart,” Landry said. “Our main goal for them is to become the best version of themselves.” Both she and Twomey believe that this is possible through tiny houses. Landry said, “They’re fast, they’re cheap, and they’re efficient. Until they have a better option, this is best, and it beats being on the ground.”
According to Twomey, this is a problem that plagues the homeless community: “There’s a culture bias that has developed through generations about what homelessness really is. For example, it’s very hard for them to get jobs.”
It’s also, she said, the most cost-effective way to deal with the problem. Tiny houses cost between $10,000 and $15,000 to build, but rather than a constant monthly rent, this is a onetime fee. The biggest concern will be where to lease the land for the houses. With only 408 homeless living in Prince William County, according to the “Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington: 2015 Report,” Twomey and Landry argue that it’s not only important to house everyone in need, but something that is very doable.
Our Friends in the Woods This is what struck Landry when she first began working on the issue 18 months ago. “When I saw there were homeless people living in the tents in my own county, I just felt that was wrong,” Landry said. “I’m a doer not a sayer, and I wanted to do something about it.” “We don’t call them homeless; we call them our friends in the woods,” Landry said. “They’re a group that is often forgotten or overlooked, so I hug them all the time. I want them to feel
With an overall 3.9 percent unemployment rate in Prince William County according to the Virginia Employment Commission, many of the people looking for jobs are not homeless, which means that the people living in the woods have to compete with freshly groomed, recently graduated college students. But even these students are included in Twomey and Landry’s goals for the tiny houses. Not every recent high school or college grad necessarily has a place to live or an immediate job, so these tiny houses can belong to them as well, with the only stipulation being to keep the houses well-maintained. To raise money for the tiny houses, Woodbridge HUGS held its first ever HUGS/Tiny House Gala on Saturday, April 30th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manassas. To contribute to the cause, you can join Woodbridge HUGS every Saturday morning at 11a.m., on the patch of grass near Caton’s Auto Repair Shop. For more information on how to help, contact WoodbridgeHUGS@gmail.com or call 703-895-0044. Jessica Geraci (jgeraci@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer and marketer. She recently served two years in the Peace Corps in Vanuatu, where she blogged about the people, the cultural differences, and her efforts to empower young women in the community. prince william living May 2016 | 17
health & wellness Learn to Love Waking Up Early to Run By Kelly Mitchell
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usually run with my friends at 5 a.m. during the week, which means waking up at 4:43 (exactly) to be somewhat functional enough to start running in the dark and keep moving for the next three to five miles. I’m not going to lie, it’s rough, but it’s doable. Here are my tips for learning to love early morning runs:
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Fun with STEM Education and Catlilli Games By Tracy Shevlin | Photos by Rob Jinks
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ccording to Livescience.com, “STEM [education] is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.” It is an initiative for the President and the U.S. Department of Education, along with state and local schools. STEM is all of those things, but it is also a passion for teachers and business associates, Catherine Swanwick and Jon Nardolilli, co-owners and creators of Catlilli Games. Together they have developed board games for ages four and up that reinforce STEM learning objectives. PWL: How did you come up with the concept for Catlilli Games? Swanwick: Jon and I come at this from different backgrounds, but both of us have a love of teaching. My educational and professional background is scientific. I have a PhD in neuroscience and spent years doing research in that field. Jon’s background is in engineering. We both migrated into education, and we met when we were both teaching STEM enrichment classes. As we talked about classroom strategies, we learned that we were both using games as teaching tools. We found that children can learn STEM concepts through the games and have fun at the same time. After talking this through, we started Catlilli Games. Jon is the creative one and develops the games, whereas I handle the business operations. Our company name, Catlilli Games, is a combination of our names. Jon now teaches middle school math at the Reston branch of School for Tomorrow, an independent school centered on
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project-based learning. I teach occasionally as a long-term sub for high schools in the Fauquier County Public School system. We both feel that keeping our contact with the classroom is vital for understanding our customers and developing innovative STEM educational games. PWL: Can you tell us more about the games themselves? Swanwick: Since Games use fun mechanics to make kids joining forces, we have learn without realizing it. developed five games, three of which are for ages four and up and two for upper elementary to high school age groups. They are priced under $20. Each of our games uses fun mechanics to make kids learn without realizing it. Atomic Adventures is a chemistry matching/ memory game. Cycles is a strategy card game based on life and earth sciences. Crazy Cats is a genetics dice game incorporating art. Will it [Blank]? is an engineering party game based on materials testing, and Insect Intersection is a strategy card/dice game that teaches principles of evolution.
L-R: Catherine Swanwick and Jon Nardolilli, co-owners and creators of Catlilli Games.
PWL: It’s been a busy year for you with the start-up of your business. How have you overcome the challenges of launching this new business while both of you are teaching? Swanwick: We approached the Mason Enterprise Center (MEC) in Warrenton for some initial advice. They connected us with the Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI) at George Mason University. We applied and interviewed with VSGI and explained our games to them. They accepted us and have provided a tremendous amount of business mentorship to us, including helping us write business plans, providing networking support and providing us office space located within the VSGI at the Science and Technology Campus of George Mason. PWL: What were your priorities besides game development? Swanwick: Our biggest priorities besides product development have been related to promoting Catlilli Games and looking for investors to help us reach the next level. We entered two different contests this past year that help promote new businesses. The Washington Post co-sponsored a contest with start-up incubator company, 1776. The contest was open to millennials who have businesses beyond the initial stages of development. We had to prepare a one-minute pitch for a panel composed of business leaders and policy and marketing experts. Catlilligames made it to the top ten in that contest out of a nationwide pool of 200 applicants. We learned a lot, and we were happy to have participated in it. We also entered a contest open to Duke University Alumni (which I am an alumna) and have made it to Round 2. This contest was different. We were challenged to raise money via social media through an Indiegogo campaign. PWL: How are you marketing Catlilli Games? Swanwick: All of our marketing has been event-based thus far. We have participated in a variety of events, such as the
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum (Winchester), the Children’s Science Center of Northern Virginia (Fair Oaks Mall) and other educational fairs, including the Haymarket STEM Expo (Haymarket). At each event, we set up our games and let kids experience the hands-on fun. These events provide great word of mouth referrals and community exposure. Parents and educators can see how much fun the kids have while playing the games. We sell games at these events, but people can also buy them online through our webpage. This May we have been selected as a vendor at the Flower Mart at the National Cathedral, their annual spring family festival, which will be held on the cathedral grounds May 6 and 7. PWL: What are your goals for Catlilli Games as you look to the future? Swanwick: We are working to create a national brand identity. We hope to do this by developing apps that reinforce our name recognition. Board games remain our priority, but we do feel the apps will reinforce the board game business. We are also working to develop partnerships with other educational organizations, including school systems, associations and companies. For example, we hope that companies like Scholastic or PBS Kids will partner with us by providing a link to our site or will provide us another avenue for marketing. Our goal is to reach as many classrooms and students as possible. Additional information on Catherine Swanwick, Jon Nardolilli and Catlilli Games can be found on their website, catlilli.com.
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. prince william living May 2016 | 21
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Display Your Patriotism By Amanda Causey Baity
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y family is a very patriotic group. We have many family members and friends who have served our nation in the military, including my husband. We proudly display photographs, ribbons and medals where we can see them on a daily basis and be reminded of the sacrifice men and women make for our freedoms. Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day are very important to us and celebrated every year. Two of these observances are in the month of May, which is the perfect time to share this patriotic craft with you.
This collection of photographs represents just a few of my American Heroes of whom I am very proud. Top clockwise pictured are my grandfather Robert H. Causey Jr., who was a sergeant in the Army during WWII; my grandfather William D. Martin, who was in the 25th Infantry Division in the Korean War; my uncle Michael D. Collins aka Big Mike, who was an Army Ranger in the 1st Air Cal Division in Vietnam; and my uncle Robert P. Causey, who was an MP stationed at Fort Gordon during the Vietnam War. My son Robert is named after my grandfather and uncle. This is an easy craft that you can do for your home. I used letter size craft paper, paint, twine and clothespins to create this festive look. Using a sharp blade, I cut a 5”x7” opening in the craft paper, turning it into a homemade photo mat. Then, dress up your frames with some paint. I scanned and printed 5”x7” photos of my American Heroes. Using jumbo sized blue pushpins, I created my photo line with twine. I also painted my clothespins. After all the paint dries, adhere your photos to the craft paper frames and hang. 22 | May 2016 prince william living
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Flag Etiquette As we take time to acknowledge Memorial Day, many of us will fly flags to honor our country’s fallen. Did you know that there is a certain protocol to follow when displaying an American flag? In fact, there are actual laws in effect to protect and honor the Red, White and Blue.
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Before you set out a flag this Memorial Day, be sure to review the flag etiquette rules. For a full list, including the Flag Code, visit USHistory.org. n A flag should not be flown in inclement weather unless it is an allweather flag. n The flag should not be displayed in the dark. One should display a flag from sunrise to sunset unless it will be properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. n Any time the flag is displayed in a place other than from a pole or staff, it should be hung flat with the
blue/star portion (referred to as “the union”) at the observer’s upper left. The same is true when it is hung from a window. The flag should be positioned so that from the street, the union appears in the upper left hand corner. n When a flag is flown at half-staff, it should first be raised to the very top of the flag pole for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. n A flag should never be draped across the back of things like boats, nor should it be used as a table cloth. n A flag should never be allowed to touch what lies beneath it (whether the ground, water or an object). Amanda Causey Baity (abaity@ princewilliamliving.com), Prince William Living’s marketing director and photo editor, lives on a farm in Manassas with her family. You can follow her blog to see more crafts, recipes and farm life at vandorenfarm.com.
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home & hearth Four Tips for Growing Clematis Vines By John Toepfer
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very gardener should know the pleasure of having at least one clematis vine in his or her yard. One of the special characteristics of clematis is that if you get the right mix of plants, you can have blooms from May through September.
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Tip 1: Selecting the Vine Did you know that there are more than 250 species of clematis vine? The vines can grow anywhere from six to 30 feet. Some are evergreen, some lose their leaves in the winter, and some will even bloom twice in the same season. Some factors you should think about in selecting a vine include its mature height as well as flower form and color. Tip 2: Planting Your Clematis Vine Clematis does have a reputation, somewhat deserved, for being a little finicky. Their preference for full sun conditions while maintaining cooler soil conditions can be a little challenging. However, with a good layer of mulch, you can grow clematis in hot and dry conditions. If your yard doesn’t have full sun conditions, you can also grow varieties that are a little more shade tolerant, such as Henryi and Nellie Moser. Purchase plants that are at least two years old. This level of maturity means the plant is more vigorous and ready to flower during the growing season. Tip 3: Supporting Your Clematis Clematis can be grown as a groundcover and even in a container, but it looks its best cascading over a support, such as an archway, pergola, fence or trellis. Tip 4: Pruning and Care of Clematis Vines Pruning is an important task. This requirement can vary depending upon the variety of clematis. We suggest this approach. Leave the prior year’s growth in place until mid-spring. Begin pruning only when you can see which vines are dead and which ones are starting to leaf out. In early spring surround the plant with compost and organic fertilizer. During the growing season, fertilize with a watersoluble organic fertilizer.
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In Prince William, that means introducing STEM to students as early—and often. A handful of local schools have turned to Manassas-based AviationEd. “Our goal for our students is to get them excited about learning through exposure to STEM through aviation concepts. We encourage them to apply their critical thinking skills through investigations and also provide career exploration opportunities,” said AviationEd co-founder Jackie Sulton. Her husband and co-founder James E. Sulton, III, EdD, melded his background in education and aviation to create the business they founded in 2008 that serves students in Prince William, Loudon and Fairfax counties as well as the District of Columbia. Prior to his current job as an FAA air traffic control specialist, he was the principal of Oakland Aviation High School in California. The AviationEd curriculum is broken into four age/grade programs: • Blue jays–Preschool, • Robins–Kindergarten through second grade, • Hawks–Third through fifth grade, and • Ravens–Sixth through eighth grade.
Early Education AviationEd begins reaching kids before they officially start school. In Prince William, preschoolers at St. Michael’s Academy (formerly St. Paul’s School) in Haymarket are engaged through learning and playing. “Aviation Ed helps our students think scientifically and apply the principles of hypothesis, observing and drawing conclusions to other aspects of learning,” said St. Michael’s principal Katherine Howe Evans, EdD. “The preschool classes build upon 3- and 4-year-olds’ naturally inquisitive natures through science experiments, interactive problem-solving games and hands-on activities.”
Elementary School The Robins program, offered at both St. Michael’s and Bennett Elementary School in Manassas, is geared for students in Kindergarten through second grade. Students explore the growth of aviation from 1000 BC in China with kite-making all the way
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rop into any school and the buzz is all about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). According to the presidential report, “K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America’s Future,” STEM expertise is less a matter of innate talent than of having the opportunity and motivation.
to space exploration with rockets. “The elementary classes direct students to build models and conduct scientific investigation into the mechanics of aerodynamics, meteorology and navigation. The children especially love to use the flight simulators,” said Evans. The Hawks program, geared for students in second through fifth grade, names students “junior aerospace engineers,” who learn about airplane parts, movements and controls. At Bennett the aviation program is offered as an eight-week afterschool club. According to PTO president Amy Girard-Barfield, all 12 available slots were filled in each session, and the kids were more than a little excited to take their turn at the flight simulator. “My first grader gained a basic knowledge about aviation—what makes planes fly and how helicopters stay in the air. He really enjoyed the flight simulator.” said Girard-Barfield.
Middle School Mary G. Porter Traditional School in Woodbridge offers aviation as an optional encore class to all sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. “Our goal is to show students how mathematics fit into real life situations—measuring distance, flight and weather. And they love it,” said Principal Darci Whitehead. Whitehead said she used her school budget to build the studio. “We had the monitors and the computers, so it was not expensive,” she said, adding that they only need to acquire the choke and foot pedals. AviationEd supplies the software. “When you are flying that software, it’s like you are in the cockpit.” And when students see the flight simulators in the studio, she said, they want to be a part of it. “The goal is to make STEM interesting,” said James Sulton. “It is not about making students into pilots or air traffic controllers. This gives them an example of a STEM career field.” 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. prince william living May 2016 | 27
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t’s a place that’s launched a thousand chips. And putts. And wonderful meals, for that matter. The Tidewater Grill, one of Prince William’s newest dining hot spots, overlooks the fairway on the 18th hole at the Potomac Shores Golf Club, with the scenic Potomac River and Powell’s Creek just a tee shot away. In the two years since its opening in May 2014, the grill has become a community and county destination, a “perfect place to escape the city without leaving the city,” as the venue’s website suggests. “It’s a space you’d like to spend your downtime away from the hustle and bustle of [Interstate] 95 and Route 1,” said Patrick Boucher, director of club operations at Potomac Shores Golf Club. The restaurant has already cultivated steady regular business, well beyond just the traditional after-round golf traffic. “The majority of the clientele at the Tidewater Grill are actually not golfers. We obviously capture a lot of the golfing population when they come into play, but in the evenings, it’s a lot of homeowners in Potomac Shores and other local communities that come in,” said Boucher. The golf course and clubhouse, which includes the Tidewater Grill, is the centerpiece of the Potomac Shores community, a master-planned resort living model developed by SunCal. The 8,000-square-foot clubhouse mimics a Virginia Tidewaterstyle estate. The community covers nearly 2,000 acres and features nearly two miles of shoreline along the Potomac River and Powell’s Creek with over 1,000 acres of preserved hardwood forests and streams and traditional Virginia Tidewater architectural home designs. Long-term plans also include a waterfront hotel and a town-center style dining, lifestyle and shopping experience.
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A Fresh and Local Approach The culinary staff adapts the menu seasonally, while retaining a few popular staples and menu favorites. There is an emphasis on local ingredients and purveyors throughout the menu, which includes small plates, sandwiches, salads and entrees. By far, the signature ingredient on the menu is crabmeat, which shows up in a crab corn chowder, a crabcake sandwich and a crab macand-cheese entree. “Our take on simple food done well sets us apart. It’s about using the quality ingredients we do. When you order our crabcakes benedict or crabcake sandwich, there’s not [any] filler,” said Boucher, who oversees the entire golf facility, including the restaurant. “There are no shortcuts in the kitchen. Everything we use is fresh, and prepared fresh.” The menu also features classic golf club favorites like the Bacon Dog and the restaurant’s house burger, The Potomac Burger, a thick, juicy decadence served with lettuce, tomato, onion and American cheese. The bacon dog includes bacon jam, caramelized onions and yellow mustard on a quarter-pound allbeef dog from Logan’s Sausage in Alexandria, Va. The restaurant also offers a weekly Sunday brunch, which includes french toast, pancakes, home fries and a popular crabcake benedict with scallions and Old Bay seasoning. “It’s simple food done well. It’s making sure the flavors are there that people are used to, but done in our own way,” adds Boucher. A full bar menu includes a diverse selection of beer, liquor and wine, including Virginia-sourced beer and wine options. The restaurant also periodically hosts beer and wine dinners with custom-prepared menu items and drink pairings.
Being a new facility has its challenges, but the response for catering and events has been fantastic so far, said Kelsie Wallich, catering manager at Potomac Shores. “The biggest challenge is actually getting people to come back here. A lot of people don’t know the venue. They don’t know that we’re public,” said Wallich, who coordinated five weddings there in 2015. “But once they get out here, they love the feeling. They say it feels like a home, which is wonderful to hear.” The space is booking up quickly for 2016 weddings, and they have even begun to receive inquiries for 2017 events, Wallich said. For weddings, Wallich acts like as a concierge service, working with families from start to finish, including (but not limited to) creating customized layouts, menus, and proposals and working with vendors. “We’re all about personalizing and customizing. I’m kind of like a wedding planner built into a catering salesperson. I’m not sure if that’s what they wanted, but that’s what they got,” joked Wallich, who is a prospective bride herself. “You can be a lot more organized if you know everything about [an event]. I don’t like surprises.” Inside, the Tidewater Grill features an open layout with additional space in the clubhouse foyer for special events. The Grill also boasts an outdoor brick patio that can seat over 50 guests. And there are plans to add a fixed permanent covered structure to the area’s event lawn, complete with concrete flooring, fans, pillars and restrooms.
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Yet the Tidewater Grill experience goes beyond just the food. It’s the look too. The decor is refined, yet warm and inviting without pretense. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors wrap half the restaurant, providing impeccable views of the Jack Nicklaus designed course and its 18th hole. An exposed-brick fireplace gives the space a cozy, home-away-from-home feel. Dark brown woven rattan chairs blend seamlessly with skirted parsons chairs to provide comfort, elegance and versatility. “It’s an upscale look, but with a casual feel to it. The decor of the clubhouse fits in perfectly with the look of the community here in Potomac Shores,” said Boucher.
An Event To Remember The restaurant experience extends beyond just lunch and dinner service, but to customized catering and events, including weddings, birthdays, showers, luncheons and military-themed gatherings.
So whether you go to the Tidewater Grill for an event or a meal, the experience is certain to leave a lasting positive impression, said Boucher. “When you have a regionally-inspired menu, and such beautiful views, it’s something that every local person needs to experience,” said Boucher, who recently became a father of a baby girl. “It’s definitely a place where once you come once and see the menu and what we have to offer, you’re going to want to come back again and again.” The Tidewater Grill is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m, including a Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please visit the company website at potomacshoresgolfclub.com/tidewater-grill/ and on Facebook at facebook.com/PotomacShoresGC. To schedule a reservation, please call 571-383-3055.
David Gignilliat (dgignilliat@princewilliamliving.com) grew up in Woodbridge. A graduate of the University of Virginia, he currently freelances for several publications. He authors his own blog, Quixotica, waxing semantic about the nuances of modern-day language and slang. prince william living May 2016 | 29
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May 7 | 1 – 5 p.m. Historic Occoquan Five galleries—Art A La Carte, Artists’ Undertaking Gallery, Red Art & Design, Spiral Creations, The Loft Gallery—welcome everyone to visit them in Occoquan and enjoy their creative endeavors. Enjoy watching artists work, partake in receptions at each of the galleries and sign up for special drawings.
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