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Antonio DeCampos of Alexandriaraised $2,220 to be a “Chicken forCharity” and rappel down the outsideof the Crystal City Hilton on May 3 insupport of Special Olympics Virginia.His theme song for the descent wasthe “chicken dance.”

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Presidential Scholar Saint Stephens Saint Agnes student DouglasMaags of Arlington has been recognized as oneof the 141 high school seniors nationwideselected for the 49th class of the U.S. Presiden-tial Scholars by U.S. Secretary of Education ArneDuncan. The White House Commission onPresidential Scholars, appointed by PresidentObama, selects honored scholars annuallybased on their academic success, artistic excel-lence, essays, school evaluations and tran-scripts, as well as evidence of community ser-vice, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. Ofthe three million students expected to graduate from high schoolthis year, more than 3,300 candidates qualified for the 2013 awardsdetermined by outstanding performance on the College Board SATand ACT exams, and through nominations made by Chief StateSchool Officers or the National YoungArts Foundation’s nationwideYoungArts competition. The 2013 ceremony will be held June 16,when each honoree will receive a Presidential Scholar Medallion.

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Opening DayArea residents arrive to the opening of the Westover Farmer’s Market’ssummer opening on May 5.

Fresh red apples and cool cucum-bers are some of the locally grownproduce residents will find at theBigg Riggs market stand.

Amanda Bailey hands her mother an appleas they shop for fresh fruit at the Black RockOrchard farm and market stand.

Head baker DahmaneBenarbane of BaguetteRepublic prepares adisplay of fresh artisanbread, European pastriesand traditional Americanpastries.

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Pump up your tires. Oil your chain.Break out the helmet. NationalBike Month is here. The festivi-ties begin this Friday, May 17,

which is Bike to Work Day. Arlington willhave four pit stops where riders can findfood, beverages, prizes and giveaways. TheRosslyn Gateway Park will feature unicy-clists dressed as Elvis and Michael Jacksonas well as DJs from local rock radio stationDC101.

“When it comes to cycling, we’ve gotsomething for everyone this season,” saidAngela Fox, president and CEO of the Crys-tal City Business Improvement District. “It’sno wonder that the region’s bicycle culturecontinues to grow and evolve with CrystalCity leading the charge.”

Fox says that Crystal City has a numberof organizations that make the neighbor-hood ground zero for biking — Bike Arling-ton, League of American Bicyclists and theWashington Area Bicyclists Association.Those interested in competing for distanceover speed can join the Crystal City BID inhelping Arlington County lead the nationin the National Bike Challenge from May 1to Sept 30.

“Crystal City connects to one of the bestregional bicycle networks and actively col-laborates with some of the best cycling ad-vocacy groups around,” said Fox.

The national challenge pits participantsand their localities in a race to cycle as manydays and miles as possible. Monthly prizesare available through the League of Ameri-can Bicyclists and other event sponsors. TheCrystal City BID will also be offering a cus-tom Crystal Ride Wind Jacket to the riderwith the highest total at the end of the sea-son.

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The Arlington County Police Department’sHomicide/Robbery Unit, along with theFBI’s Washington Field Office, is seek-

ing the public’s assistance in identifying a bankrobbery suspect captured on surveillance foot-age.

The robbery occurred at 9:19 a.m. on May 6,in the 900 block of N. Taylor Street at a BB&T.The subject entered the bank and approached ateller with a hand written note demandingmoney. After receiving a sum of money, the sus-pect fled the scene on foot.

He is described as black male, approximately5’7” tall, with a medium build. He was wear-ing a dark green trench coat, khaki pants, ared scarf and a Boston Red Sox baseball hat.He also wore glasses and had facial hair.

Anyone with information on the identity orwhereabouts of this individual is asked to con-tact Det. Rosa Ortiz with the Arlington CountyPolice Department at 703-228-7402 [email protected]. To report infor-mation anonymously, contact the ArlingtonCounty Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS (8477).

Brian Royer of Ashburn raised$1,500 to go “Over the Edge” insupport of Special OlympicsVirginia on May 3.

Antonio DeCampos of Alexan-dria raised $2,220 to be a“Chicken for Charity.”

Jacqueline Lewis of Loudoun County goes “Over the Edge” of theCrystal City Hilton with her mother Joy Cavagnaro. Cavagnaro is avolunteer with Special Olympics, coaching volleyball and swimming.She raised $5,000 for the event.

‘Over the Edge’ Rappellers raise funds forSpecial Olympics Virginia.

On Friday, May 3, 50 people went “over the edge” and rappelled down the outside of the Crystal City Hilton to raise $50,000for Special Olympics Virginia.

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Chelsea Galiber wears abeige halter satin dresswith an asymmetricallayered skirt by JessicaForbes.

Marymount University president Matthew Shank, LynneShank and chairman of the board Joseph Maurelli wel-come guest designer Tadashi Shoji to the 2013 Portfolioin Motion fashion show on Thursday evening at theuniversity.

Tatiana Herrera wears a purple high-low dress with a leopard print lining designedby Sophie Shaw.

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arymount University’s 2013 Portfolio inMotion student fashion show, “CosmicDreaming,” featured creations designed

by Marymount fashion design students and alumni.The 2013 show premiered on Thursday, May 2.

Los Angeles designer Tadashi Shoji, this year’s spe-cial guest, received Marymount University’s 2013Designer of the Year Award. Shoji is the founder andchief designer of the Tadashi Shoji collection, whichwas launched in 1982 in Los Angeles, California.

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Fun RunLocal residents participate in the Friends of MontessoriEducation 5k and 1 mile Fun Fun outside Marymountuniversity Ballston campus on Sunday, May 5. TraceyNewell and her son Jack approach the finish line.

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Lily Burke and LeightonAllred walk through thefinish line as they com-plete the Fun Run.

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THURSDAY/MAY 9Meeting. 7 p.m. at Central Library,

1015 N. Quincy St. Learn about theconstruction of Chain Bridge and 10other bridges that connect D.C. withthe suburbs. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.orgfor more.

Meeting. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Key BridgeMarriott. Arlington County BoardChair Walter Tejada will makeremarks. There will also be a paneldiscussion. RSVP towww.rosslynva.org/rsvp.

DEADLINE MAY 10Leadership Arlington Youth

Program. Leadership Arlington isseeking promising rising juniors andseniors from area high schools toapply online atwww.leadershiparlington.org/programs/apply/youth-programapply. The LeadershipArlington Youth Program is designedto enhance leadership skills andawareness of the need forphilanthropy, community service andcivic participation. Participants arenot required to live in ArlingtonCounty, and students from alljurisdictions may apply.

Gala. 6-9:30 p.m. at Washington Golfand Country Club. Attend ArlingtonStreet People’s Assistance Networkannual gala. Visit a-span.org or 703-842-0154 for tickets.

SATURDAY/MAY 11Neighborhood Day. Neighborhoods

from Bluemont to Dominion Hill willconnect residents at eventsthroughout the county. Visitwww.arlington.va.us for ideas or listof events.

Stamp Out Hunger. Place non-perishable food by the mailbox forthe Letter Carriers to pick up anddonate to local food shelters. Visithttp://www.helpstampouthunger.com/ formore.

Class. 10 a.m.-noon at Walter ReedCommunity Center, 2909 S. 16th St.Learn about condominium living,including rights and responsibilities.Free. RSVP [email protected] or 703-228-3786.

SUNDAY/MAY 12Meditation and Buddhism

Introductory Class. 12:30-1:30p.m. at Vajrayogini Buddhist Center,Randolph Towers, 4001 N. 9th St.,Suite 105. Teachings, guidedmeditation and Q&A. $10. Visitwww.meditation-dc.org or 202-986-2257.

Wrestling with Faith in a Multi-Religious World. 10:30 a.m. atArlington Temple United MethodistChurch. Free. Pastor Cathy Abbottwill speak about Christianity andworld religions. Visitwww.arlingtontempleumc.org formore.

MONDAY/MAY 13Volunteer Organizational Coffee.

10 a.m. at Immanuel PresbyterianChurch, 1125 Savile Lane, McLean.Learn about opportunities withShepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church. RSVP by May7 to [email protected] or 703-506-2199.

TUESDAY/MAY 14National Fitness Day. 9 a.m.-3:30

p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center.There will be activities for all levels,speakers on health, fitness andnutrition and more. [email protected] or 703-228-0955.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 15Panel Discussion. 4-7:30 p.m. at

Walter Reed Community Center,2909 S. 16th St. Discuss thefeasibility and challenges of havingultra-compact apartments inArlington. Presented by The Alliancefor Housing Solutions. RSVP towww.allianceforhousingsolutions.org.

FRIDAY/MAY 17Bike to Work Day. 6:30-9:30 a.m. at

Gateway Park. Register and beentered in to win a bicycle. Free.

SATURDAY/MAY 18Turtle Trot 5k. Check-in at 9 a.m. and

the race starts at 10 a.m. at LowerBluemont park, 329 N. ManchesterSt. $30/adult; $15/child. Proceedsbenefit the turtle rescue and other at-risk wildlife brought into Long

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Anglican Restoration Anglican Church...703-527-2720

Assemblies of God Arlington Assembly of God...703-524-1667

Calvary Gospel Church...703-525-6636Baptist

Arlington Baptist Church...703-979-7344Bon Air Baptist Church...703-525-8079

Cherrydale Baptist Church...703-525-8210 First Baptist of Ballston...703-525-7824McLean Baptist Church...703-356-8080

Memorial Baptist Church...703-538-7000 Mt. Zion Baptist Church...703-979-7411Westover Baptist Church…703-237-8292

Baptist – Free Will Bloss Memorial Free Will

Baptist Church...703-527-7040Brethren

Church of The Brethren...703-524-4100Buddhist

The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center…202-331-2122Catholic

St. Agnes Catholic Church...703-525-1166Cathedral of St Thomas More...703-525-1300

Holy Transfiguration Melkite GreekCatholic Church... 703-734-9566

Our Lady of Lourdes...703-684-9261Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic

703-979-5580St Ann Catholic Church...703-528-6276

St. Charles Catholic Church...703-527-5500

Vatican II Catholic CommunityNOVA Catholic Community...703-852-7907

Church of ChristArlington Church of Christ...703-528-0535

Church of God – Anderson, IndianaChurch of God...703-671-6726

Christian ScienceMcLean - First Church of Christ,

Scientist...703-356-1391First Church of Christ,

Scientist, Arlington...703-534-0020Episcopal

St. Andrew Episcopal Church...703-522-1600St. George Episcopal Church...703- 525-8286

St Johns Episcopal Church...703-671-6834St Mary Episcopal Church...703-527-6800

St Michael S Episcopal Church...703-241-2474St Paul Episcopal Church...703-820-2625

St Peter’s Episcopal Church...703-536-6606St Thomas Episcopal Church...703-442-0330

Trinity Episcopal Church...703-920-7077 Lutheran (ELCA)

Advent Lutheran Church...703-521-7010Faith Lutheran Church...703-525-9283

German Lutheran Church...703-276-8952Lutheran Church of The Redeemer...703-356-3346

Resurrection Lutheran Church...703-532-5991Lutheran (Missouri Synod)

Our Savior Lutheran Church...703-892-4846Nazarene

Arlington First Church of the Nazarene...703-525-2516

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McLean Campus...571-294-8306Celebration Center

for Spiritual Living...703-560-2030Metaphysical

Arlington Metaphysical Chapel...703-276-8738Presbyterian

Arlington Presbyterian Church...703-920-5660

Church of the Covenant...703-524-4115Clarendon Presbyterian Church

…703-527-9513Little Falls Presbyterian Church

…703-538-5230Trinity Presbyterian Church...703-536-5600Westminster Presbyterian...703-549-4766

Presbyterian Church in AmericaChrist Church of Arlington...703-527-0420

Synagogues – Conservative Congregation Etz Hayim...

703-979-4466Synagogues – Orthodox

Fort Myer Minyan...703-863-4520Chabad Lubavitch

of Alexandria-Arlington...703-370-2774Synagogues –

ReconstructionistKol Ami, the Northern VirginiaReconstructionist Community ...

571-271-8387Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Churchof Arlington…703-892-2565

United MethodistArlington United Methodist Church

...703-979-7527Trinity United Methodist Church

of McLean...703-356-3312Charles Wesley United Methdist...

703-356-6336Calvary United Methdist...703-892-5185

Cherrydale United Methodist...703-527-2621Chesterbrook United Methodist

...703-356-7100Clarendon United Methodist...703-527-8574

Community United Methodist...703-527-1085Mt. Olivet United Methodist...703-527-3934

Walker Chapel United Methodist...703-538-5200

United Church of ChristBethel United Church of Christ...703-528-0937

Rock Spring CongregationalUnited Church of Christ...703-538-4886

The following incidents were reportedby the Arlington Police Department

.ROBBERY, 200 block of S. Glebe

Road. At 10:50 p.m. on April 29, anunknown suspect entered a store andallegedly brandished a firearm. The sub-ject then proceeded to steal severalitems from behind the register beforefleeing the scene by foot. The suspect isdescribed as a black male, mediumbuild, and approximately 5’7”-5’9”. Atthe time of the incident, the suspect waswearing a yellow hoodie with blackstripes, a black leather coat, gloves, andblue jeans.

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, 2400block of S. Jefferson Davis Highway. At1:14 p.m. on April 24, a store employeeconfronted a subject after seeing himconceal several store items. The suspectattempted to flee with the items, butwas tackled by the store employee. Thesuspect then assaulted the store em-ployee before dropping the items andfleeing the scene by foot. The suspect isdescribed as a black male, approxi-mately 5’11”, 175 lbs, and in his 20’s. Atthe time of the incident, the subject waswearing a black straight red brimmedbaseball cap with red and white writingon the front, a grey hooded sweatshirtwith red horizontal stripes, dark jeans,and black sneakers with white trim.

BURGLARY, 1200 block of S. JoyceStreet. At 6:15 a.m. on April 24, an un-known subject broke into an unlockedoffice suite and stole a black Dell laptop.There is no suspect description.

BURGLARY, 500 block of S. 31stStreet. Between 6 p.m. on April 24 and6:30 a.m. on April 25, an unknownsuspect(s) broke into a commercial busi-ness and stole cash from a lock box.There is no suspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 2800 block of N. GlebeRoad. Between 8 p.m. on April 25 and

11:52 a.m. on April 26, an unknownsuspect(s) entered a dorm room andstole the victim’s debit card andMacbook Pro laptop. There is nosuspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 5900 block of N. Wil-son Boulevard. Between 9:30 and 11:35a.m. on April 26, an unknown suspect(s)kicked in a basement door of a residenceand stole prescription medication. Thereis no suspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 2500 block of N. 20thRoad. Between 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m.on April 28, an unknown suspect(s) en-tered a residence and stole a Sony Viaolaptop. There is no suspect(s) descrip-tion.

BURGLARY , 1500 block of N.Clarendon Boulevard. Between 1:40and 4:45 p.m. on April 28, an unknownsuspect(s) broke into a storage area andstole rolls of copper wire and severaltools. There is no suspect(s) description.

BURGLARY , 2400 block of N.Rockingham Street. Between 5 p.m. onApril 24 and 11:31 a.m. on April 28, anunknown suspect(s) entered a residenceand stole numerous pieces of jewelry.There is no suspect(s) description.

BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) ,1500 block of N. Clarendon Boulevard.Between 7 p.m. on April 28 and 6 a.m.on April 29, an unknown suspect(s) en-tered a locked office at a constructionsite and stole several items. There is nosuspect(s) description.

STRANGULATION, 2400 block ofN. 11th Street. At 12:15 a.m. on April30, a known subject approached a vic-tim while she was walking her dog. Thesubject attempted to harm the victimbefore fleeing the scene with the victim’scell phone and dog. A 24-year-old manfrom Hyattsville, Md. was arrested andcharged with strangulation, attemptedmalicious wounding, grand larceny, anddomestic assault and battery. He is be-

ing held without bond.EXPOSURE , 1000 block of N.

Quincy Street. At 2:30 p.m. on April 27,a suspect exposed himself to female vic-tim in a second floor aisle at the Centrallibrary. The suspect fled the scene whenthe victim alerted front desk staff. Thesuspect is described as a black male,approximately 40-55 years old, 6” talland 210 lbs. He was wearing a blue hat,blue long sleeve shirt and bluesweatpants at the time of the incident.

BRANDISHING A FIREARM, 3400S. 25th Street. At 8:52 p.m. on April 18,a suspect brandished a firearm in thedirection of a victim outside a residence.The victim immediately ran to safetyand contacted police. The police locatedand apprehended the suspect a shortdistance away. A 28-year-old Arlingtonman was arrested and charged withbrandishing a firearm within 1000 feetof a school and felony possession of afirearm. He is being held without bond.

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, 1400block of N. Courthouse Road. At 12:35p.m. on April 23, a subject asked a vic-tim for money. The victim stated that hedid not have any money and walkedaway. The suspect then chased the vic-tim and struck him several times in theface. A 19-year-old Alexandria man wasarrested and charged with attemptedrobbery and assault and battery.

BURGLARY , 3800 block of N.Nelson Street. Between 10:30 p.m. onApril 16 and 7:20 a.m. on April 17, anunknown suspect(s) forced entry intothe garage of a residence. Nothing ap-peared to have been stolen. There is nosuspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 5900 block of N. 10thRoad. Between 10 p.m. on April 18 and6:30 a.m. on April 19, an unknownsuspect(s) entered a residence and stolea Apple laptop and Pentax digital cam-era. There is no suspect(s) description.

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“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’sOffice of Senior Adult Programs for May19-25.

Arlington senior centers: AuroraHills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N.Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N.Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Ar-lington Mill at Fairlington, 3308 S.Stafford St.; also Madison CommunityCenter, 3829 N. Stafford St.; TJ Comm.Center, 3501 S. 2nd St.

Senior trips: Sunday, May 19, Hol-lywood Casino, Charles Town, W.Va.,$9; Monday, May 20, Rehoboth Beach,Del., $44; Friday, May 24, QVC Tour,Longwood Gardens, West Chester, Pa.,$73; Saturday, May 25, Garrison Keillorat Wolf Trap, $69. Call Arlington County55+ Travel, 703-228-4748. Registrationrequired.

Changing nutritional needs,Monday, May 20, 1:30 p.m., AuroraHills. Free. Register, 703-228-5722.

Gentle and Traditional Yogaclasses begin week of May 20, $38.50/7 sessions. Call for days, times and lo-cation, 703-228-4721.

Pilates and Tai Chi classes beginweek of May 20. Call for days, times,fees, 703-228-4721.

Senior Boot Camp, Monday, May20, 10 a.m., Walter Reed. $27/6 ses-sions. Register, 703-228-0955.

Cardio boxing for beginners,Tuesday, May 21, 9 a.m., Walter Reed.$35/7 sessions. Register, 703-228-0955.

Intergenerational pickleballtournament, Tuesday, May 21, 3:30p.m., Walter Reed. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.

Zumba dance exercise beginsTuesday, May 21, 2:15 p.m., Lee.$31.30/7 sessions. Register, 703-228-0555.

How and why to meditate ,Wednesday, May 22, 2 p.m., Lee. $28/7 sessions. Register, 703-228-0555.

Advanced Tai Chi begins Wednes-day, May 22, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown.$24/6 sessions. Register, 703-228-6300.

Let’s Get Fit fun exercise class be-gins Wednesday, May 22, 10 a.m.,Fairlington. $28/7 sessions. Register,703-228-7529.

Drop-in women’s basketballgames, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Langston-Brown. Details, 703-228-4771.

What to expect when a spouseretires, Thursday, May 23, 1 p.m.,Walter Reed. Free. Register, 703-228-0955.

Planning for health care in re-tirement, Thursday, May 23, 4 p.m.,Langston-Brown. Free. Register, 703-228-6300.

“Flourishing After 55”

CorrectionIn “Economics of Student

Success,” [Arlington Connec-tion May 1-7], Patrick HenryElementary School met itsannual measurable objectivesand should not have beenlisted among the schools un-dergoing improvement plans.Also, Barcroft ElementarySchool did meet its AMOs, butsince it had been in schoolimprovement in prior years, itis required to meet AMO’s fortwo consecutive years to exitschool improvement.


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It seems prescient now. Virginia’s “cor-ruption risk report card” in March 2012ranked the state 47 out of 50, with anoverall grade of “F.” That’s “F” for fail-

ing, mostly because Virginia is one offour states that place no limits onpolitical contributions at all.

Virginia got a failing grade for vul-nerability to corruption. Corruption in theCommonwealth is probably not any more ram-pant than voter fraud, as we said last year. Butin terms of practices that could underminetrust, Virginia has vast room for improvement.

It turns out that unlimited contributions andgifts with some reporting loopholes is not goodfor government, not good for the public, espe-cially not good for elected officials as recentnews about state elected officials and gifts welldemonstrate. It could be better for businessesto have some limits as well.

The National Conference of State Legisla-tures www.ncsl.org summarizes how stateshandle contributions: “States commonly placelimits on contributions to candidates from vari-ous sources, and also on contributions to po-litical action committees and political parties.Just four states — Missouri, Oregon, Utah andVirginia — place no limits on contributions atall. Another seven states — Alabama, Indiana,Iowa, Mississippi, North Dakota, Pennsylvania,and Texas — have minimal contribution lim-

its. These states limit or prohibit contributionsby corporations and unions to candidates, butleave contributions from all other sources un-limited.

In the remaining 39 states, contributions tocandidates from individuals, political parties,PACs, corporations and unions are typically lim-ited or, in the case of corporations and unions,prohibited outright.”

In Maryland, individuals can give $4,000 toany one candidate and $10,000 total in a four-year election cycle. You don’t have corporationsand CEOs giving $100,000 and more in an elec-tion cycle.

From 2009-2013, Dominion has made$2,838,506 in political contributions tocandidates and committees, 58 percentof it to Republicans, 39 percent to Demo-crats, according to the Virginia Public

Access Project www.vpap.org.In 2012, Pepco donated $2,000 to Friends

of Martin O’Malley, Maryland’s governor,$10,000 to the state Democratic committee and$5,000 to the state Republican committee.

In 2013, Pepco’s total contributions currentlyreported are $2,000.

In 2013, Dominion Resources’ total contri-butions currently reported are $450,000.

In 2010, Pepco donated $4,000 each toFriends of O’Malley and Friends of AnthonyBrown, his running mate. In 2008, Pepco do-nated $10,000 to state Democratic committeeand $10,000 to the state Republican commit-tee. (Pepco contributions are according to theMaryland Campaign Finance Reporting Sys-tem.)

Dominion donated $52,500 to McDonnell’scampaign and another $50,000 to his inaugu-ral committee. Dominion also gave $80,000 tothe campaign of state Sen. Dick Saslaw (D),$26,500 to Ken Plum (D) for delegate, $25,000to Mark Sickles (D) for delegate, $18,500 to

Toddy Puller (D) for Senate, $17,000 to MarkHerring (D) for Senate, $14,157 to Tim Hugo(R) for delegate, $12,000 to Tom Rust (R) fordelegate and $11,000 to Janet Howell (D) forSenate, just to cover some of the larger, localcontributions.

Does it matter? Given the history of poweroutages, it’s unlikely anyone would want totrade service from Dominion for service fromPepco.

Gifts are another question. In Virginia, evenif an official does violate the very limited ruleson gifts, the code states that “Violations of thissubdivision shall not be subject to criminal lawpenalties.”

Call us naive, but we would have bet thatneither Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli norGov. Bob McDonnell would be susceptible totaking gifts under dubious circumstances, yetboth are in the news for having failed to re-port gifts totaling tens of thousands of dollars.McDonnell says disclosure of gifts to his im-mediate family members are not required.Cuccinelli says he forgot about some gifts hereceived.

The State Integrity Investigation is “designedto expose practices that undermine trust instate capitols — and spotlight the states thatare doing things right.” See http://www.stateintegrity.org/virginia

Virginia’s access to information on campaignfinance is overshadowed by “lax oversightrules, weak consumer representation protec-tions, dwindling capitol press corps and cozi-ness between political and economic elites. ...Meanwhile, the few ethics and disclosure re-quirements that do exist tend to be flawed,limited or fraught with exemptions and quali-fications,” according to the report.

— Mary Kimm,

[email protected]

Some Limits, More DisclosureVirginia does notbenefit from electedofficials being awashin cash donationsand gifts.

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Branch Nature Center. Visitwww.active.com to register.

Blood Drive. 8 .m.-1 p.m. at St. AgnesParish Center, 1910 N. Randolph St.Sign up at www.inovabloodsaves.org,click on “Donate Blood” and enterthe following code: 7810 or sign upby calling 703-841-1210 or [email protected]. Walk-indonors welcomed.

SUNDAY/MAY 19Meditation and Buddhism

Introductory Class. 12:30-1:30p.m. at Vajrayogini Buddhist Center,Randolph Towers, 4001 N. 9th St.,Suite 105. Teachings, guidedmeditation and Q&A. $10. Visitwww.meditation-dc.org or 202-986-2257.

Wrestling with Faith in a Multi-Religious World. 10:30 a.m. atArlington Temple United MethodistChurch. Free. Pastor Cathy Abbottwill speak about Christianity andworld religions. Visit www.arlingtontempleumc.org.

THURSDAY/MAY 23Spring Carnival. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at

Washington Golf and Country Club.Arlington Food Assistance Center ishosting boardwalk performers,carnival treats and entertainment.Visit www.afac.org for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 1Deadline. Yorktown High School

alumni are preparing to induct athird round of notable graduates toits Hall of Fame and Inspiration. Aninductee can be an achiever in anyfield of endeavor that brings credit tothe school. He or she can be famousnationally or locally, living ordeceased, and should be inspiring tothe high school-age students who willwalk by their plaques every day.Send nominations by June 1 to YHSHall of Fame, c/o Student Activities,Yorktown High School, 5200Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, Va.,22207. For questions, contact CharlieClark at [email protected].

ONGOINGArlington Food Assistance Center

(AFAC) and Virginia CooperativeExtension (VCE) Master Gardenersare hosting weekly vegetablegardening talks throughout thesummer at Central Library in

Arlington. These informal talks areheld outdoors at the demonstrationgarden on the east side of ArlingtonCentral Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.The talks are held on mostWednesdays, 7-8 p.m. through mid-October. Additional informationabout the Central Library garden,including descriptions about eachtalk, can be found online at: http://library.arlingtonva.us/ai1ec_event/wednesday-expert-gardening-talk-central/ No registration is required.Outdoor talks will be cancelled inevent of heavy rain at class time.

The Arlington Food AssistanceCenter is asking local gardeners togrow seedlings to help Arlingtonfamilies in need. AFAC’s Plot AgainstHunger program collects freshproduce for AFAC clients, and willprovide free seeds to gardeners whoare willing to donate all or a portionof the seedlings and vegetables theygrow. All donated vegetables godirectly to AFAC clients. To obtainfree seeds for an individual orcommunity “Plot Against Hunger”garden, or to help in other ways, callPuwen Lee at 703-845-8486, or sendan email [email protected].

The Northern Virginia RegionalPark Authority announces that

cyclists and pedestrians will nowhave access to the W&OD Trailbeyond normal daylight hours. Thenew W&OD Trail hours are from 5a.m. to 9 p.m., from Shirlington inArlington County, all the way to thewestern town limit of Herndon inFairfax County.

The Arlington Senior Golf Club,sponsored by the Office of SeniorAdult Programs, is looking to expandits membership roster of players.ASGC is open to Arlington residents,men and women, 55 years of age andolder. All skill levels are welcome.ASGC members play on Tuesdays andThursdays at more than 20 courses inNorthern Virginia with reasonablegreen fees between April andOctober. Tee times are available from7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. ContactPresident John Mashaw at 703-892-3793, [email protected]_ orMembership Chairman TerryTownshend at 703-971-3124.

Have an unused instrument? Helpanother family build new musicalmemories. All previously donatedinstruments have been “placed.” TheOpera Guild Northern Virginia hastax exempt status for donations.Contact: Miriam Miller, OperaNOVA703-536-7557; [email protected];www.operaguildnova.org.


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Kenmore Middle School sixth graderInmar Castillo-Hernandez receivedthe AAA National Lifesaving Medal.Castillo-Hernandez is one of eight stu-dents nationally to receive the award.Castillo-Hernandez was nominated forhis actions as a fifth grade safety patrolat Carlin Springs Elementary School. Hepatrolled the bus loop at Carlin Springswhere on June 12, he pulled a Pre-K stu-dent out of harm’s way during dismissal.As a teacher was leading a line of stu-dents to the bus, one child broke freefrom the line and started running to-ward the bus lane. Castillo-Hernandezstopped the child and pulled her backonto the sidewalk, preventing her fromentering the lane where a bus was mov-ing forward. The three teachers whowitnessed the act stated that if Castillo-Hernandez had not reacted as quickly ashe did, the child would have been seri-ously injured. The awards ceremony willtake place on May 30 at the AAA Mid-Atlantic’s Foundation for Safety &Education annual Outstanding SafetyPatrol luncheon in Baltimore.

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writ-ers announced that 15 APS studentshave received recognition in the Na-tional Scholastics Art Competition.

Gold Medal:Wakefield High School junior Emily

Hambridge: Stripped (Mixed Media)Yorktown High School junior Lin-

coln Matta: Exhaustion (Drawing)Wakefield High School junior

Mohammed Rahman: My Posses-sions (Drawing)

Yorktown High School senior BriSandoval: Super Nova (Drawing) &

Transhumanism (Drawing) (2 awards)H-B Woodlawn senior Helen

Westergren: Paper Construction(Fashion)

Silver Medal:Washington Lee High School senior

Margaret Barry: Girl Considers Skull(Painting)

Wakefield High School junior TessCanino: 2013 Dinosaur Calendar (De-sign)

Yorktown High School juniorGriselda de leon: Bullied (Ceramics& Glass)

Yorktown High School senior ZanaGankhuyag: Phantom (Printmaking)

Yorktown High School juniorMaddie Harple: Fractured (Ceramics& Glass)

H-B Woodlawn eighth grader BrianMctyre: Crack Of Light (Photography)

Wakefield High School junior Ma-rina Ralph: Gently Down The Stream(Photography)

Washington Lee High School juniorNatalia Rodas-Calderon: Old Man(Painting)

American Vision Medal:Wakefield High School senior

Rossnelly Salazar: Third Wheel(Drawing)

Arlington Career Center students won80 medals at regional SkillsUSA compe-titions on Jan 26.

Culinary Arts District Competition –Jan. 26

Culinary Arts Gold – DameyonDalante

Culinary Arts Bronze – Salina OgbeFood Preparation Assistant Gold –

Patrick DassiraFood Preparation Assistant Silver –

John HoyeSkillsUSA District Competition – Jan.

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Job Interview Gold – Aisha Farooqand Darby Grover

Job Interview Silver – KalynMcNulty

Auto Maintenance Gold – AaronHerrera

Auto Maintenance Silver – FrankPainter III

Automotive Service TechnologyBronze – Cristian Gudiel

Photography Gold – Ai Van ThiPhotography Silver – Dakota

Crawford and Jimmy AdamsPhotography Bronze – John Pagan

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Television (Video) Production Gold –Jeremy Cannon, Evan Horowitz,David Aronson, CrosbySensibaugh, Peter Brown andMaryam Oukib

Television (Video) Production Silver– Emily Bennett and Fred Wolf

Television Broadcast News Gold –Jeremy Cannon, Sarah Grabman,Darby Grover, Evan Horowitz,Julia Harris, Maryam Oukib, Jas-mine Robinson, Peter Brown,Joey Cimento, Kyle Lusby, KarinRojas-Grajeda and Fred Wolf

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Address ................................. BR FB HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price .... Type ....... Lot AC .. PostalCode .......... Subdivision ........... Date Sold

1 1881 NASH ST N #2202 ........ 3 .. 3 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $2,642,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ........ 22209 ........ TURNBERRY TOWER ...... 03/31/13

2 4806 LITTLE FALLS RD .......... 6 .. 5 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $2,000,000 .... Detached .... 0.29 ........ 22207 .... COUNTRY CLUB MANORS ... 03/28/13

3 3823 TAZEWELL ST ............... 5 .. 5 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,540,000 .... Detached .... 0.41 ........ 22207 ............. ARLINGWOOD ........... 03/13/13

4 6201 30TH ST N ................... 5 .. 5 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,425,000 .... Detached .... 0.18 ........ 22207 ...... BERKSHIRE OAKWOOD .... 03/05/13

5 4000 RIDGEVIEW RD N ......... 5 .. 5 . 0 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,370,000 .... Detached .... 0.32 ........ 22207 ...... CHAIN BRIDGE FOREST .... 03/15/13

6 4211 15TH ST N ................... 5 .. 4 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,265,000 .... Detached .... 0.19 ........ 22207 ............. CHERRYDALE ........... 03/04/13

7 3645 MONROE ST ................ 3 .. 2 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,250,000 .... Detached .... 0.46 ........ 22207 .......... BELLEVUE FOREST ........ 03/18/13

8 4611 37TH ST N ................... 4 .. 3 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,200,000 .... Detached .... 0.21 ........ 22207 ....... COUNTRY CLUB HILLS ..... 03/22/13

9 1881 NASH ST N #603 .......... 2 .. 2 . 1 .... ARLINGTON .... $1,200,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ........ 22209 ........ TURNBERRY TOWER ...... 03/18/13

Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of April 15, 2013.

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1881 Nash Street North1 #2202 — $2,642,0009 #603 — $1,200,000

2 4806 LittleFalls Road —$2,000,000

3 3823Tazewell Street— $1,540,000

5 4000 Ridgeview RoadNorth — $1,560,000

8 4611 37th Street North — $1,200,000

7 3645 Monroe Street — $1,250,000

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

Even when Arlington-based interior de-

signer Andrea Houck was a toddler, sheseemed to have an eye for detail. When her

parents updated bedroom with new wallpaper, forexample, it was their young daughter who noticedthe pattern had been hung upside down.

After beginning a career in art direction and ad-vertising, the North Carolina native shifted gears andturned childhood flair for detail into an interior de-sign business. She began with the renovation of herown home.

“I transitioned from the two-dimensional world ofart direction to the three-dimensional world of inte-rior design,” said Houck. “I always enjoyed the tac-tile world of graphic design that included drawingsand once everything became so digitally based, Itransitioned into interior design.”

Houck describes her style as transitional and of-ten eschews neutral colors in favor of lively hues. “Ialso like color and am not afraid to use it,” she said.“And scale is one of the most important elements togood design. I pride myself on bringing out myclient’s aesthetic, making the spaces individual forthat person. I also offer a range of styles, from tradi-tional to more contemporary. My work reflects mydisciplined approach to design as well as each client’spersonality and lifestyle.”

The designer enjoys the challenge of beautifyingpublic spaces, like a living room or dining room, whilemaking them simultaneously chic and functional. Shepoints to one example in the design of a great roomin a home in Great Falls. “This great room had adual focus: the fireplace and the television,” saidHouck. “The challenge was updating the space to befamily friendly with comfortable fabrics while add-ing a punch of color. I added window treatments tothe wall of French doors, art over the fireplace, andrecovered some existing seating.”

A master bedroom, study and porch that she de-signed for an Arlington family reflects her ability, saidHouck, to incorporate a client’s needs into a chicdesign. “The busy couple wanted a serene setting,so I updated the space with more storage, added acustom desk, dual chest of drawers with his and hers

mirrors, upholstered headboard, seating with otto-man, wallpaper, lighting and custom colored rug.”

The bedroom and bathroom of a Fairfax home alsoshows that she is not afraid to add a touch of whimsy.“In the bedroom, I removed carpet and installed hard-wood flooring, updated the tray ceiling with mold-ings and chandelier. … The bath was updated with anew tub with jets, new vanity … hand-painted tilesand marble floor.”

Colleagues say one of Houck’s greatest strengthsis her ability to create room designs that reflect thehomeowner’s personality. “Andrea has always beenone of my favorite designers in the Washington area,”said Beverly Ross, who owns Beverly Ross Designs.“She is thorough and detailed, but also realizes thatdesign should be fun.” Houck says she is passionateabout donating her time and talent to charity andhas joined design-related projects such TuckahoeHome & Garden Tour in Arlington. This year, Houckwas tapped to redesign a French modern bar andside hall in the 2013 DC Design House, which ben-efited Children’s National Medical Center.

“She transformed the bar area into a must-see stopbetween the kitchen and dining room by addingantiqued mirrors, cool LED lighting, and an onyxcountertop. She also faux-grained the cabinets, addedhandmade wallpaper and fantastic art,” said TaylorWells, the DC Design House designer liaison. “Herattention to detail was spot-on and the finished de-sign is dazzling, just what a home of this caliberneeded.”

Creating Serene, Relaxing SpacesLocal interior designertalks color and comfort.

Andrea Houck, of A. Houck Designs inArlington, updated this Fairfax bath-room with hand-painted tiles andmarble flooring.

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22201803 N Cleveland St..............$675,000........Sun 1-4................Ron Cathell..Keller Williams .. 703-975-2500

222021211 South Eads St #1311..$349,000........Sun 1-4...............Debbie Kent...Cottage Street .. 703-740-7654

22203432 N Nelson St..................$965,000..Sat/Sun 1-4................Ron Cathell..Keller Williams .. 703-975-2500101 N Manchester St...........$635,000........Sun 1-4................Ann Wilson..Keller Williams .. 703-328-05324141 Henderson Rd #1003..$339,900........Sun 1-4 .. Dave Lloyd & Assoc...........Weichert .. 703-593-3204

222043239 S. 9th St.....................$449,000........Sun 1-4.......Mike Webb Team............RE/MAX .. 703-624-8284818 S. Irving St...................$399,900........Sun 1-4 .. Dave Lloyd & Assoc...........Weichert .. 703-371-1019

22205887A N Kensington St ......$1,225,000........Sun 1-4 .......... Marty Merriam...Long & Foster .. 703-795-0099

222072459 Wakefield Ct N.........$1,300,000........Sun 1-4........Keith Van Cleave........Century 21 .. 703-922-40102612 N. Fillmore St .......... $1,249,900........Sun 1-4 .. Dave Lloyd & Assoc...........Weichert .. 703-593-32045325 N. 31st Rd..................$799,000........Sun 1-4 ............. Leslie Wilder......McEnearney .. 703-798-7226

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideasthat they say will please even the most discerning ofwomen.

For stylish mothers, Allison Priebe Brooks of QueenBee Designs in Alexandra, recommends the senti-mentality of matching parent-child jewelry: “It is funto match or coordinate fashions with your child, es-pecially on Mother’s Day,” she said. “You can do thatwith dresses or bold prints, but you can also do itwith your jewelry. Little girls love to dress up andmatch their mothers, and jewelry is one thing thatjust about always fits and it can be passed downfrom generation to generation.”

Hand creams by Pre de Provence, rich in shea but-ter and available in crisp scents like lavender andverbena, are luxurious choices, said Angela Phelps,of Le Village Marche in Arlington. “Every womancan use a good hand crème in her purse,” she said.

Ann O’Shields, of The Nest Egg in Fairfax, said,“Perfumes, lotions and candles from lines includingLollia, Tocca and Niven Morgan are a luxurious treatfor moms.

For those thinking ahead to summer, O’Shieldssuggests a brightly hued tote bag. “Scout bags arethe perfect accessory for summer at the beach, base-ball games and every day.” She also suggests color-ful handbags, wallets and tech accessories.

For moms who love jewelry, O’Shields suggestsputting a ring on it — or even a bracelet. “Jewelryranging from bangles and charm bracelets … aregreat for Mother’s Day.” For a personal touch, sheadds, ““Engraved monogrammed charms and neck-laces with children’s initials are a special way to give

Mom jewelry that reminds her of family. PreciousMetal Prints include a kit for making a fingerprintmold that is then mailed to the artisan to transfer toa charm.”

Another idea for mothers who enjoy all things cu-linary: kitchen accessories. “If mom still hasdishtowels from 40 years ago, why not swap themout for some new ones?” said Phelps of Le VillageMarche. “I love … vibrantly colored French towelsfrom Jean Vier. Coming from the Basque region andmade of 100 percent cotton jacquard, these oversizedtea towels [32 inches by 23 inches] are beautifullyand delicately woven. They can be machine-washedand dry wonderfully with no need for ironing.”

Ann O’Shields, of The Nest Egg in Fairfax,suggests colorful tote bags for moms whoare ready for summer.

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May 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.The Fairfax County Water Authority will hold a public hearing pursuant to Va.Code Ann. § 15.2-1903 on at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013, toreceive public comments on a proposed Resolution authorizing the acquisi-tion of easements necessary for the improvement and expansion of FairfaxWater’s water system infrastructure adjacent to sections of the RichmondHighway (U.S. Route 1) in Fairfax County. The improvement and expansion isrequired to provide adequate capacity to serve existing and future customers.The necessary easements are to be located across several parcels of landadjacent to U.S. Route 1, more particularly described as Fairfax County TaxMap Parcels 083-3-01-0037, 083-3-01-0038, 083-3-01-0040, 083-3-01-0041,083-3-08-B, 093-1-01-0019, 093-1-01-0025, 093-1-16-0013, 092-2-18-06-0001A, and 093-1-18A-0001. Following the public hearing, the WaterAuthority Board may vote on or after June 6, 2013, to adopt the proposedResolution.

The proposed Resolution and other related information can be viewed atFairfax Water’s Website at http://www.fairfaxwater.org.

The public hearing will be held in Fairfax Water’s offices at 8570Executive Park Avenue, Fairfax, VA. Those wishing to speak at this hearingor desiring a copy of the proposed resolution should call Eva Catlin at (703)289-6017. Interested parties also may submit written comments [email protected] or mail written comments to:

Fairfax WaterPublic Hearing Comments8570 Executive Park AvenueFairfax, VA 22031

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OBITUARYMarilyn Jeannette Lyness Nielsen

On April 13, 2013, Marilyn went home to be with Lord. She leaves behind her children Eric (Theresa) Nielsen, Andrea Peterson, Kevin (Linda) Nielsen, Craig Nielsen, Mark Niel-sen, Teri (Mike) Fogleman, Glen (Justine) Nielsen, her sister Phyllis Cook, brother Phillip Lyness, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration Service of Marilyn’s life will be held Sat. May, 11 at 6:00pm (with light refreshments following) at Epiphany United Methodist Church, 1014 Country Club Dr. NE, Vien-na, VA 22180.

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Are the miscellaneous symptoms I’mfeeling, physically, the cancer manifestingitself or rather is it simply yours truly agingsemi gracefully and realizing my “Star-Trekkian” destiny: Living long and prosper-ing (I equate above average/unexpectedgood health with prospering), despite myless-than-encouraging, original NSCLC(stage IV) diagnosis and subsequent “term-inal” prognosis? Or am I, as I have saidmany times before, “a victim of soycum-stance?” Not one to ever look a gift horse inthe mouth or not quote/invoke/refer to StarTrek, The Three Stooges, M*A*S*H orSeinfeld whenever possible; nevertheless, asyou regular readers have come to realizeabout this or perhaps any “terminal” patientwith whom you’ve had any interaction:Being able to control what we think and inturn how we sometimes behave; selfishly,irrationally, illogically; and dare I admit,incoherently, is a bit unrealistic. Although,we try to try; more often than not, we fail(at least I do). Being diagnosed with a typeof cancer for which there is, at present, noknown cure leads to a sort of emotionalincontinence (my made-up phrase): every-thing doesn’t exactly come out as plannedand there may not be a Depends-type ofsolution for it.

I’m not suggesting or implying that “ter-minal”/diagnosed-with-incurable cancerpatients are unable or even unwilling tocensor themselves or act reasonably,responsibly, intelligently, etc., in the face ofpresumptive certain death, it’s more thatwhen something (a normal life expectancy)is adversely affected – through the random-ness of life, the impact on your brain/thought processes is incalculable. It’s akin toattempting to describe the taste of milk: Youknow what you’re supposed to do, but youjust can’t do it. And what makes this cir-cumstance even more challenging – to me,is the longer I live, post-diagnosis, the lessI’m inclined to even care about trying to“do it.” When your future/destiny issnatched away from you – unfairly or not,all bets are off and predicting any kind ofconsistent behavioral adherence to societalnorms from us lucky-to-be-alive survivorsmight be expecting a bit too much.

Oh sure, we’ll have our moments – andmanners and mores where it appears as ifthe cancer is having a minimal effect; how-ever, at the end of the day – and night, dur-ing those private, only-you-know-what-you’re-feeling bouts of depression, controlor rather your lack thereof, will likely rear itsugly emotional head. It’s not so much trau-matic as it is familiar and surely enough, asthe old saying goes: This familiarity defi-nitely breeds contempt.

And so it becomes a constant battle. Notexactly good versus evil but more so:What’s fact and what’s fiction? What’s truthand what’s a consequence? And mostimportantly, what’s cancer and what’s sim-ply being the age you are. I always defaultto the latter – for obvious reasons, but for allI know, it could be the former.

I suppose at this juncture, given therecent death of Allan Arbus, who playedpsychiatrist Sidney Freedman on the long-running television show, M*A*S*H, perhapsI should follow his most famous advice:“Pull your pants down and slide on the ice.”And chill. Life’s too short. (Don’t I know it!)

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surface parking lot at the corner ofCrystal Drive and 18th Street.

Line Dancing Class. Fridays, 10-11a.m. Line dancing with BarbaraAllen. Covers the basic steps, thencombines them to music for a gentleaerobic workout. More experiencedline dancers are welcome as they canassist newer dancers. At Aurora HillsSenior Center. Call 703-228-5722.

Enjoy a Monday morning yoga classthrough September held in CrystalCity’s Water Park located across from1750 Crystal Drive. Led byinstructors from Mind Your BodyOasis.

Theater Performance. ThroughSaturday, May 25, see “Club deCaballeros” at Gunston Arts CenterTheater Two, 2700 S. Lang St.Performances on Thursdays at 8 p.m.and Saturdays at 3 p.m., with tickets$30/general; $25/student or senior.Performances on Fridays andSaturdays at 8 p.m. with tickets $35/general; $30/student or senior. Visitwww.teatrodelaluna.org or 703-548-3092.

Theater Performance. ThroughSaturday, May 25, see Harold Pinter’s“No Man’s Land” at Theatre on theRun, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive.Performances are Thursdays throughSaturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdaypay-what-you-can matinees at 2 p.m.Visit http://wscavantbard.org fortickets.

Art Exhibit. Get ready for the summerseason with “A Visual Feast”featuring food still lifes by JaneMcElvany Coonce at Arlington ArtistsAlliance at Crystal City Shops, 2100Crystal Drive. Free. ThroughSaturday, June 1. Visit www.galleryunderground.org for more.

Art Exhibit. Through Saturday, June 1,see artists’ interpretations of spirit inthe exhibit “Sharing of Spirit” atArlington Artists Alliance at CrystalCity Shops, 2100 Crystal Drive. Free.Visit www.galleryunderground.org.

The Crystal City FRESHFARMMarket is open on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. with the same selection offoods and goods from localproducers, but in a new location infront of 251 S. 18th St.. Starting inMay at noon take a free outdoorZumba class in the courtyard at 2121Crystal Drive. This class, led byinstructors from the local Sport &Health Clubs, takes place everyWednesday through the end ofSeptember. Participants can take afree shower afterwards at the nearbySport & Health.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 8Nanny Club. 10 a.m.-noon at Columbia

Pike Library, Columbia Pike Library,816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Forchildren up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5710.

Stop in for Stories. 10:30 a.m. or11:15 a.m. at Central Library, 1015N. Quincy St. For children up to age5. Free. 703-228-5946.

Story Time. 1:30 p.m. at WestoverLibrary, 1644 N. McKinley Road,suite 3. For children up to age 2.Free. 703-228-5260.

Drop in Story Time. 4 p.m. atColumbia Pike Library, 816 S. WalterReed Drive. Children in grades K-5can enjoy readers’ theater, games,and more revolving around fairies,fables and funny folktales. Free. 703-228-5710.

Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. atShirlington Library, 4200 CampbellAve. Children in grades K-5 can readto therapy dogs. Free. Register for aslot by calling 703-228-6545.

Family Story Time. 6:30 p.m. atGlencarlyn Library, 300 S.Kensington St. For all ages. Free.703-228-6548.

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More Page Books, 2200 N.Westmoreland St. Meet authorsChitra Banerjee Divakaruni andManil Suri. Enjoy an interview andQ&A with the two authors while theauthors sign books. Free. Visitonemorepagebooks.com for more.

Story Time. 10:30-11:15 a.m. atCherrydale Library, 2190 N. MilitaryRoad. For children up to age 5. Free.703-228-6330.

Drop-in Story Time. 10:30-11:30a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S.18th St. For children up to age 2.Free. 703-228-5715.

Drop-in Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or11:15 a.m. at Shirlington Library,4200 Campbell Ave. For children upto age 2. Free. 703-228-6545.

Drop-in Story Time. 11:15 a.m. atAurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St.For children age 2-5. Free. 703-228-5715.

Bilingual Story Time. 4:15 p.m. atCentral Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.Children can enjoy stories, songs andcrafts in English and Spanish. Free.703-228-5990.


Knitting Group. 6:30 p.m. atGlencarlyn Library, 300 S.Kensington St. Drop-in for knittingsupport and instruction. Free. 703-228-6548.

FRIDAY/MAY 10Spring Concert. 7:30 p.m. at

Washington-Lee High School, 1301N. Stafford St. Encore Chorale willperform a salute to Americancomposers with the Washington-LeeHigh School Jazz Band. Free. Visitencorecreativity.org or 301-261-5747.

Theater Performance. 7:30 p.m. atSt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000Lorcom Lane. Watch the St. Andrew’sPlayers perform “A Little Princess”based on the novel by FrancesHodgson Burnett. Tickets at the door- $10/adult; $5/child. Visitstandrewsnet.org/st-andrews-players-a-little-princess for more.

Survival Skills: Edible Plants. 4-5p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center,625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Childrenage 8-12 will learn which plants aregood to eat. $10 due at registration.703-228-3403. Program #632923-C.

THROUGH MAY 10Vote. Arlington House has been chosen

to participate in Partners inPreservation, a community-basedinitiative that will award $1 millionin grants to local historic places. Visitwww.partnersinpreservation.com toearn points by voting, sharing photosand more.

SATURDAY/MAY 11Gala. New Hope Housing will have its

gala “Rock the House” at the U.S.Patent & Trademark Building. Enjoya reception, cocktail hour, dinner,silent and live auctions and more.Tickets can be purchased atwww.newhopehousing.org or [email protected].

Neighborhood Day. Neighborhoodsfrom Bluemont to Dominion Hill willconnect residents at eventsthroughout the county. Visitwww.arlington.va.us for ideas or listof events.

18th Annual Walk for the Animals.Funds raised benefit Animal Welfare

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Actor Robert Davi, who played drug lord Franz Sanchez inthe 1989 James Bond film “Licence to Kill,” speaks at theGI Film Festival opening night gala May 6 at SignatureTheatre. The festival runs through May 12 with more than50 films highlighting the service and stories of America’smilitary forces. For a complete listing of films, locationsand show times, visit www.GIFilmFestival.com.

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League of Arlington. Takes place atBluemont Park. $25/advance; $40/day of event. Visit www.awla.org toregister and more.

Theater Performance. 11 a.m.matinee or 6 p.m. dinner with showat 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’sEpiscopal Church, 4000 LorcomLane. Watch the St. Andrew’s Playersperform “A Little Princess” based onthe novel by Frances HodgsonBurnett. Reservations required fordinner theater, [email protected] for dinner; $20/adult; $10/child. Visit standrewsnet.org/st-andrews-players-a-little-princess.

Story Time: Baby Steps. 10:30 a.m.at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S.Walter Reed Drive. For children up toage 1. Free. 703-228-5710.

Story Time: Over 2s. 10:30 a.m. atWestover Library, 1644 N. McKinleyRoad, suite 3. For children age 25months through 5 years. Free. 703-228-5260.


Drop-in Family Story Time. 10:30a.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S.Walter Reed Drive. All ages can enjoystories. Free. 703-228-5710.

Mother’s Day Tea and Crafting.2:30-4 p.m. at Cherrydale Library,2190 N. Military Road. Children canenjoy a craft while moms enjoy teaand cookies. Free. Registrationrequired, 703-228-6330.

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10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Gulf Branch NatureCenter, 3608 Military Road, or LongBranch Nature Center, 625 S. CarlinSprings Road. Adults can enjoy a cupof coffee while celebratingInternational Migratory Bird Day.Free. 703-228-6535.

Welcome Back Hummingbirds. 2-3:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch NatureCenter, 3608 Military Road. Familiescan learn about the birds with hands-on activities and games and thenmake a feeder to take home. $5/person due at registration. 703-228-3403. Program #632853-J.

Froggy Campfire. 6-7 p.m. at GulfBranch Nature Center, 3608 MilitaryRoad. All ages can have fun ands’mores at a campfire. $5 due atregistration. 703-228-3403. Program#632853-B.

SUNDAY/MAY 12Theater Performance. 3 p.m. at St.

Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000Lorcom Lane. Watch the St. Andrew’sPlayers perform “A Little Princess”based on the novel by FrancesHodgson Burnett. Tickets at the door- $10/adult; $5/child. Visitstandrewsnet.org/st-andrews-players-a-little-princess for more.

Shirlington Sunday Matinee. 4:30p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200Campbell Ave. Watch “The Lives ofOthers.” Free. 703-228-6545.

Trillium Trek. 8:30-4 p.m. at LubberRun Center parking lot, 300 N. ParkDrive. Adults can travel to Linden,Va. to see a great white trillium

display. Dreas for hiking and bringwater and a bag lunch. $30/due atregistration. 703-228-6535. Program#632943-F.

Remove Invasive Plants. 2-4:30 p.m.at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608Military Road. Adults, families andteens can keep the park free ofdestructive plants. Free. 703-228-3403.

MONDAY/MAY 13Story Time: Baby Steps. 10:30-11:30

a.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N.McKinley Road, suite 3. For childrenage 1 year and under. Free. 703-228-5260.

Drop-in Story Time: Over 2s. 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Shirlington Library,4200 Campbell Ave. For children age2-5. Free. 703-228-6545.

Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at GlencarlynLibrary, 300 S. Kensington St. Forchildren up to age 2. Free. 703-228-6548.

Prose Out Loud. 1-2 p.m. atShirlington Library, 4200 CampbellAve. Hear “Tenth of December” readby library staff. Free. 703-228-6545.

Story Time: Baby Steps. 2 p.m. atCentral Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.For children up to age 1. Free. 703-228-5946.

Teen Knitting Group. 4:30 p.m. atCherrydale Library, 2190 N. MilitaryRoad. Drop-in for knitting supportand instruction. Sticks and yarn willbe provided. Free. 703-228-630.

Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. atCentral Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.Children in grades K-5 can read totherapy dogs for 15 minutes. Eachdog is part of PAL. Register for a slotby calling 703-228-5946.

Drop in Family Storytime. 6:45 p.m.at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N.Military Road. For all ages. Free.703-228-6330.

Book Club. 7-8:30 p.m. at CentralLibrary, 1015 N. Quincy St. Discuss“House of Stone: A Memoir of Home,Family and a Lost Middle East” bythe late journalist Anthony Shahid.Free. 703-228-5946.

Book Club. 7:30-8:30 p.m. atCherrydale Library, 2190 N. MilitaryRoad. Discuss “Cutting for Stone”byAbraham Verghese. Free. 703-228-6330.

TUESDAY/MAY 14Fitness Day. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at

Walter Reed Community Center,2909 S. 16th St. Adults 55 and overcan enjoy activities for all fitnesslevels. To register call 703-228-0955or [email protected].

Film. 3 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library,816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Watch“Pride and Prejudice.” Free. 703-228-5710.

Drop-in Story Time: Over 2s. 4:30-5:15 p.m. at Cherrydale Library,2190 N. Military Road. For childrenage 25 months to 5 years. Free. 703-228-6330.

Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. atWestover Library, 1644 N. McKinleyRoad, suite 3. Children in grades K-5can read to therapy dogs. Free.Register for a slot by calling 703-228-5260.

Family Story Time. 6:30 p.m. atCentral Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.For all ages. Free. 703-228-5946.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 15Nanny Club. 10 a.m.-noon at Columbia

Pike Library, Columbia Pike Library,816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Forchildren up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5710.



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Story Time: Under 2s. 1:30 p.m. atWestover Library, 1644 N. McKinleyRoad, suite 3. For children up to age2. Free. 703-228-5260.

Drop in Story Time. 4 p.m. atColumbia Pike Library, 816 S. WalterReed Drive. Children in grades K-5can enjoy readers’ theater, games,and more revolving around fairies,fables and funny folktales. Free. 703-228-5710.

Kids Club. 4 p.m. at Aurora HillsLibrary, 735 S. 18th St. Elementaryschool children can enjoy activitiesand more. Free. 703-228-5715.

Family Story Time. 6:30 p.m. atGlencarlyn Library, 300 S.Kensington St. For all ages. Free.703-228-6548.

Prose Out Loud. 1-7 p.m. atShirlington Library, 4200 CampbellAve. Features excerpts from the bookand the film: “Chitty Chitty BagBang.” Free. 703-228-6545.

Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at Columbia PikeLibrary, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive.Discuss “In the Garden of Beasts:Love, Terror and an American Familyin Hitler’s Berlin” by Erik Larson.Free. 703-228-5710 for title.

Eggs Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at LongBranch Nature Center, 625 S. CarlinSprings Road. Children ages 2-10 canlearn about who comes out of eggs.Free. 703-228-6535. Program#632923-M.

THURSDAY/MAY 16Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at

Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. MilitaryRoad. For children up to age 5. Free.703-228-6330.

Drop-in Storytime: Under 2s. 10:30a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S.18th St. For children up to age 2.

Free. 703-228-5715.Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. or

11:15 a.m. at Shirlington Library,4200 Campbell Ave. For children upto age 2. Free. 703-228-6545.

Drop-in Storytime: Over 2s. 11:15a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S.18th St. For children age 2-5. Free.703-228-5715.

Bilingual Story Time. 4:15 p.m. atCentral Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.Children can enjoy stories, songs andcrafts in English and Spanish. Free.703-228-5990.


Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. atAurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St.Children in grades K-5 can read totherapy dogs. Free. Register for a slotby calling 703-228-575.

Nature Detectives: Nature’sMysteries. 4-5 p.m. at Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 6-10 can learnhow animal investigators use theclues left behind by animals to helpthem uncover mysteries about thewildlife that came before them. $7due at registration. 703-228-6535.Program #632923-H.

FRIDAY/MAY 17“It’s a Steal.” 5-8 p.m. at St. Andrews

Episcopal Church, 4000 LorcomLane. Purchase original paintings,drawings, mixed media works,ceramics and more for $95 or less.Visit arlingtonartistsalliance.org.

Story Time: Baby Steps. 10:30 a.m.at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S.Walter Reed Drive. Children up to 1year old can enjoy stories. Free. 703-228-5710.

Story Time: Over 2s. 10:30-11:30a.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N.McKinley Road, suite 3. For childrenage 2-5. Free. 703-228-5260.

Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.at Central Library, 1015 N. QuincySt. Children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5946.

SATURDAY/MAY 18Argentine Festival. 4 p.m. a Thomas

Jefferson Theater, 125 S. Old GlebeRoad. Enjoy crafts, performersdirectly from Argentina and food forpurchase. Raffle tickets for sale. $20in advance at www.tickeri.com or$30 at the door. See details onwww.festivalargentinousa.com.

Turtle Trot 5k. Check-in at 9 a.m. andthe race starts at 10 a.m. at LowerBluemont park, 329 N. ManchesterSt. $30/adult; $15/child. Proceeds

‘A Little Princess’The St. Andrew’s Players present “A Little Princess” by Edith Weiss, based on the

novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Performances are Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.with reception following. Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. matinee and 6 p.m. dinnerfollowed by 7:30 p.m. performance. Sunday, May 12, 3 p.m. matinee. Location St.Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane (at Military Road) Arlington. Ticketsavailable at the door, suggested donation: $10 for adults and $5 for children 12and under. Dinner Theater: $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.Reservations are required for dinner theater, email [email protected] more information, email Jane Massant at [email protected] or visit http://standrewsnet.org/st-andrews-players-a-little-princess/. Produced by special ar-rangement with Brooklyn Publishers, LLC.

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benefit the turtle rescue and other at-risk wildlife brought into LongBranch Nature Center. Visitwww.active.com to register.

Theater for Children. 2 p.m. atFairlington Community Center, 3308S. Stafford St. Barefoot PuppetTheatre explores three tales of theAborigines of Australia.

“It’s a Steal.” 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at St.Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000Lorcom Lane. Purchase originalpaintings, drawings, mixed mediaworks, ceramics and more for $95 orless. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for more.

Photography Seminar and ContestLaunch. 9-11 a.m. at Bon AirMemorial Rose Garden, corner ofWilson Boulevard and N. Lexington.

Tracey Attlee, former White Housephotographer will teach how tocapture rose and rose garden shotssuitable for framing. Free tomembers; $15/new participants. E-mail [email protected] or 703-371-9351.

Mission: Possible Concert andSilent Auction. 7 p.m. at TrinityPresbyterian Church, Calvin Hall,5533 N. 16th St. Hear music bySoulfire. Visit www.trinityarlington.org or 703-536-5600.

SUNDAY/MAY 19Concert. 3 p.m. at Yorktown High

School. The Washington BalaikaSociety will perform. Visitwww.balaika.org for tickets.

“It’s a Steal.” 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. atSt. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000Lorcom Lane. Purchase original

paintings, drawings, mixed mediaworks, ceramics and more for $95 orless. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for more.

MONDAY/MAY 20Lecture. 3-5 .m. at Central Library,

1015 N. Quincy St. Encore Learningis sponsoring a lecture on “Israel andPalestine.” Free. George Meek willshare his experience after a three-month stay in Palestine. 703-228-2144.

FRIDAY/MAY 31Membership Banquet. 6:30 p.m.,

reception; dinner at 7:15 p.m. atShenandoah Room of the Holiday Innat Key Bridge, 1900 N. Ft. MyerDrive. Dr. David Robarge, chiefhistorian of the CIA will talk about

notorious agents who have lived inArlington. RSVP by May 24 towww.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.$45/member; $60/nonmember.

SATURDAY/JUNE 1Reading Series. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run

Fire Ring, entrance at N. ColumbusStreet and N. 2nd St. “Beowulf”adapted by Lynn Sharp Spears, basedon the Seamus Heaney translation.Free. Visit www.artisphere.com formore.

BalletNova Open House. 2-5 p.m. atBalletNova Center for Dance, 3443Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church.Free. For more information go towww.BalletNova.org; [email protected]; or call 703-778-3008.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 5Memorial Service. Honor Medgar

Evers, who was shot and killed by awhite supremacist outside his homein 1963, at a service at ArlingtonNational Cemetery, 1 MemorialDrive. Evers was the first fieldsecretary in Mississippi for theNational Association for theAdvancement of Colored People.; heled marches, investigated racialviolence and organized voterregistration drives. Free. Visitwww.arlingtoncemetery.mil/events/calendar.aspx for more.

Author Event. 7 p.m. at One MorePage Books, 2200 N. WestmorelandSt. #101. Local author Tracy Marchwill have a reading and sign copies ofher book “Girl Three.” Free. 703-300-9746.

Email announcements to [email protected]. Photos and art-work are welcome. Deadline is Thursday atnoon.

ONGOINGJuxtaposed: An Interactive Photo

Contest. Through Sunday, May 19.Participants can send in a photographthat blends objects that convey wit,symbolism and/or deeper meaning.Contest runs in conjunction with “TheNext Wave: Industrial Design Innovationin the 21st Century” exhibit. Uploadphotos to www.flickr.com/photos/apartmentzero1. Free. Visitwww.artisphere.com.

Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, May 19. See“The Next Wave: Industrial DesignInnovation in the 21st Century” atArtisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Featuresinnovation in product design from thelast 13 years. Visit www.artisphere.comor call 703-875-1100.

Art Exhibit. See “Options 2013” presentedby the Washington Project for the Artsthrough Sunday, June 9. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org/options formore.

‘Unplugged’ Concert Series. Thursdays,June through August from 6-8 p.m. atMarket Common Clarendon, 2700Clarendon Blvd. Enjoy free performancesof live acoustic music. Visitwww.marketcommonclarendon.net or703-785-5634.

Mr. Knick Knack. Fridays, June throughOctober, 10:30-11:15 a.m. MarketCommon Clarendon, 2700 ClarendonBlvd., presents 45-minute performancesof music and antics for children.Visitwww.marketcommonclarendon.net or703-785-5634.

Storytime at Kinder Haus Toys.Storytime will begin at 10:30 a.m. onMondays and Fridays through Friday,Nov. 1. Children attending events mustbe accompanied by an Adult. 1220 N.Fillmore St. Visit Kinderhaus.com or call703-527-5929.

Group Bike Rides. Tuesday nightsthrough September at 7 p.m., meet atFreshbikes Arlington Store, 3924 WilsonBlvd. All abilities welcome. Free. Afterthe ride purchase food from various foodtrucks each week. Visitwww.freshbikescycling.com for more.

REGISTER NOWSummer Art Classes run June 24-Aug. 23 at

Arlington Arts Center. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org for a list ofclasses.

THURSDAY/MAY 9Mail Art with Craftgasm. 6-8 p.m. at

Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Usereclaimed maps, blueprints and other

found paperproducts to makeeco-friendly cards,envelopes andmore. $12. Visitwww.artisphere.comor 703-875-1100.

Film Event. 2 p.m.or 6:30 p.m. atDome Theatre.Join mediastudents from theArt Institute ofWashington asthey present theirshort feature films,animations andspecial effects at“Visually Wired”student film event.Free, but seating islimited.

FRIDAY/MAY 10Music. 8:30 p.m. at

Artisphere, 1011Wilson Blvd. Hearmusic by Big Sam’sFunky Nation withspecial guest KingSoul. Visit http://artisphere.com/ fortickets.

SATURDAY/MAY 11Live It Up on the Loop. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

at Market Common Clarendon, 2700Clarendon Blvd. Families can enjoy arock climbing wall, moon bounce, liveentertainment and more. Free. Visitwww.marketcommonclarendon.net or703-785-5634.

Panel Discussion, Walking Tour &Reception. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. atArtisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Enjoy adiscussion about art used in urban areas,walking tour of All Aflutter and areception. Free. RSVP atwww.artisphere.com or 703-875-1100.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 15Talk and Tour. 6 p.m. at Terrace Gallery

at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Free.Hear a talk on “Roberto Palomba: ItalianIndustrial Designer.” Free. Visitwww.artisphere.com or 703-875-1100.

THURSDAY/MAY 16Art Class. 6-8 p.m. at Artisphere, 1101

Wilson Blvd. Explore the many cleverand functional uses for an empty Altoidmint tin. $12. Visit www.artisphere.comor 703-875-1100.

FRIDAY/MAY 17Film Festival. “The Breakfast Club” (R)

1985 - 97 minutes. Films begin at Dusk

in Gateway Park, rain or shine. GatewayPark is located at the foot of Key Bridgeat 1300 Lee Highway, two blocks fromthe Rosslyn Metro. Visitwww.rosslynva.org.

Documentary Screening. Doors open at7:15 p.m. at Arlington Planetarium, 1426N Quincy St. Watch “Saving Hubble.” $3/child up to age 2, Friends members andseniors; $5/teens and adults. Visit http://friendsoftheplanetarium.org/ or 703-228-6070 for tickets.

SATURDAY/MAY 18Curator Talk. 4 p.m. Part of “Options

2013” presented by the WashingtonProject for the Arts. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org/options formore.

Music Performance. Elikeh is performingat Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., at 8p.m. Elikeh uses elements of Togoleserhythms as a foundation for explorationinto American-influenced blues, funk androck. Visit www.artisphere.com fortickets.

Digital Screening Program. Doors openat 6:15 p.m. at Arlington Planetarium,1426 N Quincy St. Families with childrenages 5-12 can watch “Magic Tree HouseSpace Mission.” $3/child up to age 2,Friends members and seniors; $5/teensand adults. Visit http://friendsoftheplanetarium.org/ or 703-228-6070 for tickets.

Premiere and Star Talk. Doors open at7:15 p.m. at Arlington Planetarium, 1426N Quincy St. Watch “Black Holes: theOther Side of Infinity,” followed by a star

talk by Jessica Rosenberg. Suitable forpeople age 9 and older. $3/child up to age2, Friends members and seniors; $5/teensand adults. Visit http://friendsoftheplanetarium.org/ or 703-228-6070 for tickets.

SUNDAY/MAY 19Taste of Arlington. Noon-5 p.m. at

Ballston. Enjoy beer, wine, food,entertainment and more. New this year isa virtual gallery of local celebrities. Visittasteofarlington.com for tickets and moreinformation.

Presentation. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. atArlington Planetarium, 1426 N Quincy St.Nathan Secrest will discuss “TheMysterious Origins of Supermassive BlackHoles.” $3/child up to age 2, Friendsmembers and seniors; $5/teens andadults. Visit http://friendsoftheplanetarium.org/ or 703-228-6070 for tickets.

Screening and Star Talk. Doors open at2:45 p.m. at Arlington Planetarium, 1426N Quincy St. Watch “Black Holes: theOther Side of Infinity,” followed by a startalk by Jessica Rosenberg. Suitable forpeople age 9 and older. $3/child up to age2, Friends members and seniors; $5/teensand adults. Visit http://friendsoftheplanetarium.org/ or 703-228-6070 for tickets.

Music Performance. 9 p.m. at Galaxy Hut,2713 Wilson Blvd. See Step Pets andArlington’s own Maple perform. $5. Mustbe 21 or older. Visit www.galaxyhut.comfor more.

Celebrate Fiber ArtsThe James Renwick Alliance, the

membership arm of the SmithsonianAmerican Art Museum’s Renwick Gal-lery in Washington, D.C., joins theRosslyn BID in hosting “Stitching anUrban Pathway.” The event is a celebra-tion of the BID’s first two temporarypublic art projects — the ArtisphereYarn Bomb and All Aflutter, RachelHayes’ fiber art installations on fourRosslyn skywalks. It will take place atArtisphere, and is free and open to thepublic. Highlights of the day are:

10:30 a.m. Panel discussion on fiberartwork being used in the public realmto transform urban environments.

12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own. Fes-tive options planned.

1:30 p.m. Walking tour of All Aflut-ter and the Artisphere Yarn Bomb.

3:00 p.m. Artists’ reception and cel-ebration at Artisphere.

RSVP at www.rosslynva.org/fiber-rsvp. Artisphere is located at 1101Wilson Blvd.


Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman

703-224-3015 or [email protected]

Sports

The Bishop O’Connell girls’ la-crosse team fell to Bishop Ireton15-5 on May 3 in the Knights’regular season finale at

O’Connell High School.Senior attack Rachel DiGiulian led the

Knights with three goals. Sophomoremidfielder Shannon Cross and seniormidfielder Devin Nihill each had one goal.

“Minus the score, I thoughtwe did pretty well,” O’Connellhead coach Ali Shafer said. “Wemade silly mistakes, which Ithink kind of killed the momen-

tum. Overall, I think we did pretty well,especially on defense. We were able to holdthem out for a couple minutes, which ispretty good for us.”

O’Connell entered the Washington Catho-

lic Athletic Conference tournament as theNo. 4 seed and was scheduled to host St.Mary’s Ryken in the quarterfinals on Tues-day, after The Connection’s deadline. Thesemifinals are scheduled for Thursday.

— Jon Roetman

Yorktown BaseballRanked No. 6 inRegion

The Yorktown baseball team is ranked No.6 in this week’s Northern Region coachespoll. The Patriots are the only National Dis-trict team to be ranked in the top 10 thisseason.

Madison retained the No. 1 ranking, fol-

lowed by Lake Braddock, Centreville,Oakton and Langley. West Potomac isranked No. 7, followed by McLean, SouthCounty and Westfield.

Fairfax, T.C. Williams, Stuart and WestSpringfield also received votes.

The Concorde, Patriot and Liberty districtsteach had three teams in the top 10.

Yorktown Boys’,Girls’ Lax AdvanceTo Regionals

The Yorktown boys’ and girls’ lacrosseteams secured regional berths withquarterfinal victories in their respectiveNational District tournaments on May 3.

The Yorktown girls’ team defeated

Bishop O’Connell sophomore midfielder Shannon Cross works her way through the BishopIreton defense during their May 3 matchup at O’Connell High School.

Bishop O’Connell senior midfielder Devin Nihillscored a goal against Bishop Ireton in the Knights’regular season finale on May 3.

O’Connell Girls’ Lax Falls to Ireton in Regular Season Finale

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Wakefield 15-1. Emily Spack, KristenSomers, Kate Grattan and Emma Thurmaneach had two goals for the Patriots. JennieBasile and Meaghan Galvin each had fiveassists, and Somers had three.

Yorktown, the tournament’s No. 1 seed,improved to 13-2 overall and extended itswinning streak to eight games. The Patri-ots are the seven-time defending districtchampions.

The boys’ team, also seeded No. 1, de-feated Wakefield 15-0. The Patriots im-proved to 10-5 overall and have won eightin a row.

The girls’ team faced Edison in the semi-finals on Tuesday and the boys’ team facedMount Vernon, after The Connection’s dead-line.

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Brian Kaplan, Sarah Grabman,Jasmine Robinson, Austin Harple,Julia Harris, Emily Bennett,Maryam Oukib and Peter Brown

Television Production Cut OnlyBronze – Jonathan Veizaga, KelvinBonilla Clavijo, Michael Ali, KarinRojas-Grajeda, and Patrick Rath

Television Production Special EffectsGold – Jeremy Cannon, EvanHorowitz, McKenzie Nelson,David Aronson and SarahGrabman

Television Production Special EffectsSilver – Ivan Kurilla, SandraMedrano and Darby Grover

Television Production Special EffectsBronze – Hugh Vasquez and ManuelVasquez

3-D Animation Gold – Enkh-AmarTserendorj, Jordan Lymus, Jer-emy Crawford and AustinTyras-Reed

Ad Design Gold – LindaHernandez, Yanina Saavedra,Kevyn McNew, Juan Pablo Lozanand Ochirnyam Baasandorj

The following students were namedto the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 se-mester at Washington University in St.Louis. Claudia Sara Landazabal andShelby Leigh Tarkenton.

Wakefield High School juniorMadeline Brophy, Teen ParentingProgram senior Karla Vasquez andWashington-Lee High School seniorHenry Conklin participated in Po-etry Out Loud’s Virginia Region 4Acompetition at Signature Theatre onFeb. 22. The students won theirschool-level competitions in Decem-ber. Conklin won the regionalcompetition and represented APS atthe state competition in Richmond onMarch 14. He was eliminated in thethird round.

Elizabeth Wahle of Arlington, amember of the class of 2016 at Provi-dence College, recently spent a weekworking with Habitat for Humanity aspart of the College’s Alternative SpringBreak 2013 program. More than 230Providence College students participatedthrough the Habitat campus chapter atProvidence College. Wahle worked on ahome project in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ashley Fredericks, MaryHarford and Kathleen McLean havebeen named to the fall 2012 dean’s listat Eckerd College.

Nathan Hughes, a first-year stu-dent majoring in mechanicalengineering, has been named a CharlesO. Thompson Scholar at Worcester Poly-technic Institute for the 2012-2013academic year.

The following Virginia Tech studentswere among those honored at the

university’s fall commencement cer-emony held Dec. 21, 2012, in CassellColiseum: Emmanuel Deleon re-ceived a bachelor of science degree inpsychology from the College of Science.David Keegan received a bachelor ofscience degree in civil engineering fromthe College of Engineering. MartinMonnard received a bachelor of sciencedegree in business in hospitality and tour-ism management from the PamplinCollege of Business. Laura Gutierrezreceived a bachelor of arts degree in inter-national studies from the College ofLiberal Arts and Human Sciences. Au-rora Martin received a bachelor of artsdegree magna cum laude in chemistryfrom the College of Science. EgziaelBuzuayehu received a bachelor of sci-ence in civil engineering degree in civilengineering from the College of Engi-neering. Michael Binkley received abachelor of science degree in civil engi-neering from the College ofEngineering. Ryan Buescher received

a bachelor of science cum laude degreein economics from the Pamplin Collegeof Business. Elizabeth Daly receiveda bachelor of science degree in hospital-ity and tourism management from thePamplin College of Business.

Jessica Neupane, the daughter ofRam and Goma Neupane, participatedin the 37th Annual Military School BandFestival on Feb. 22-24. She played theflute in the band. She is a sophomore atRandolph-Macon Academy.

Washington-Lee High School seniorLuisa Banchoff and Yorktown HighSchool junior Olivia Stavrou both re-ceived Scholastic Writing Awards.Banchoff has earned a gold medal forher senior portfolio for the second yearin a row. Only fifteen students in thecountry received this honor, whichcomes with a $10,000 scholarship. Ad-ditionally, Stavrou received a silvermedal for dramatic script.



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