Lyon Park CitizenSeptember 2015

President’s MessageJoin us for the LPCA General Meeting

Wednesday, September 9th in the Park

Agenda includes:

●General elections for the LPCA ExecutiveCommittee and Board of Governorsmembers

●Updates on the renovation project with asite tour

●Discussions of several commercialdevelopment projects

●A visit from our new Arlington PoliceDepartment liaison, Officer Michael Keen.

We will convene at 7:00 for social time andsnacks, and will start the meeting promptly at7:30 PM

Rain location: Long Branch Elementary

Are you on the Listserv?The Lyon Park Community has an activelistserv. It’s the fastest way to

● Find a house painter● Identify volunteer opportunities● See the area Crime Report● Ask for dry cleaner recommendations● Keep up with local news

Don’t want to see what’s for sale? Noproblem! You can tailor your selections tojust what you want or need.

Visit BigTent group Lyon Park to enroll:https://www.bigtent.com/groups/lyonpark

Cover photo: Jeff Hoffman

Sent in response to a listserv plea for

pictures of native wildlife.

See page 7 for more on the

Lyon Park rabbit problem.

Please pay your annualLyon Park

Citizens Associationdues!

-See page 2-

The Lyon Park Citizens AssociationP.O. Box 100191, Arlington, VA 22201

LPCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresidentJohn Goldener (703) 203-6181goldener@gmail.comVice-President/Neighborhood ConservationBess Zellebesszelle@gmail.comVice-President/ProgramsNatalie Roy (703) 819-4915nroyvilla@comcast.netVice-President/DevelopmentAaron Schuetzajschuetz@yahoo.comTreasurerBill Anhut, Jr. (703) 528-3665billanhut@yahoo.comSecretary/HistorianChrista Abbott:christa_abbott@yahoo.comMembership ChairChrista Abbott:christa_abbott@yahoo.comMembers at LargeElliott Mandel (703) 527-1502edmandel@hotmail.comEmergency PreparednessLaureen Dalylaureendaly@verizon.net

COMMUNITY CENTERBOARD OF GOVERNORSJeannette Wick, Chair (703) 524-8531jywickrph@aol.com

IMPORTANT CONTACTSPolice LiaisonStephanie & Bob Hagemannstefanie.hagemann@gmail.comCommunity Center Rental AgentCindy Stroup (703) 527-9520rent@lyonpark.infoClarendon Alliance RepresentativeDebbie Kaplandebbie.kaplan@verizon.netListservLouise Mauslcmaus@comcast.netCivic Federation RepsSteve Geiger (703) 522-0026Erik Gutshall (703) 276-0809Larry Juneer (703) 525-8921Michael O’Connor (703) 525-3469Natalie Roy (703) 819-4915Jim Turpin (703) 248-6988Doorways for Women and Families LiaisonErik Gutshall (703) 276-0809

Newsletter EditorDaniel HollandJeannette WickSubmissionsSend photos and articles toNewsed@lyonparkcitizens.orgDistributionHelen White (703) 527-2977hmwhite33@verizon.net

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Hayley’s Soccer Academy: Soccer training by ODP junior player, technical skills, for players12 and under. $15/hour. Please e-mail: Hayley.r.roy@gmail.com

Need to restore and/or repair an antique or contemporary piece of furniture? Custom designsand quotes available. Contact Jason Busby at 528-4567

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Please Pay Your LPCA DuesPlease complete this form (Hint: use a return address label!) and mailit with your check to: LPCA Membership, P.O.Box 100191, Arlington,VA 22201

Name_______________________________________________________Address_____________________________________________________Preferred phone_______________________________________________E-mail______________________________________________________

May we add you to the community listserv?  ○ Yes    ○ No

Community Volunteer Interests (Check all that apply):___Neighborhood Conservation___Community Center and Park___Development issues___Social Events (Holiday Party, Halloween)___Homes and Gardens Tour

___Spring Fair___Traffic issues___Newsletter___Trees/Conservation___All-purpose volunteer

● During Morning Clarity (10 AM tonoon), adults will paint a forest scene.

● Date Night (4 PM to 6 PM) features anabstract painting.

● Under the Stars (8 PM to 10 PM) willwalk you through painting sailboats onthe water.Registration is $50. All supplies areincluded! Reserve your seat today athttp://www.buildlyonpark.com/ orcontact chardeman22@gmail.com topay by check.

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Arts in the ParkOn September 12, 2015, Lyon Park Community Center will sponsorArts in the Park. This event will include painting classes, art displays,and a silent auction.

What are the painting classes like?Fun, bizarre, challenging, and spirit-lifting… A local artist will show youa picture, provide paint and walk you through the painting process.Requirements are a sense of humor and a open mind. But here's awarning: don't come alone.  Assemble a group and take a table for 6 or10.  And here's another tip: a glass of wine will make you a better artist,or at least more tolerant of your own shortcomings!

All day, artists Raymond Franco, Ann

Brock, Lisa Jones, Minti and Kelly

Snyder will display work for sale.

Find artist biographies and a place for your

favorite artist to purchase a booth here:

http://www.buildlyonpark.com/meet-the-

artist.

Food and drink will be available, or BYOB.Bring friends and family, and let's Build Lyon Park with Arts!

From 3 PM to 6 PM, visit the Silent Auction.You’ll find these items and much more:

● A Tiffany lamp● Community Center Rentals● Cupcakes● Dinners made by skilled neighbors● Doll clothes● Gift baskets● Paintings● Pies● Restaurant gift certificates (many!)● Spaghetti sauce

E-mail Cindy at chardeman22@gmail.com todonate an item.

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Save the Date: Halloween will include a Cow Flop DropSaturday, October 31 promises to be jam-packed with fun. Children who wish to participate inthe annual Parade of Costumes will assemble at Lyon Park, and proceed to walk a pre-determined route to show off their weird, wild, scary, cute finery. We’re looking for an eventcoordinator for the parade. Might that be you? Contact Jeannette at jywickrph@aol.com if youare interested in creating memories for goblins, witches, princesses and fishes.

From 10 AM to 2 PM the Lyon Park Woman's Club (not for women only) will host their first-ever cow flop. Think of a numbered Bingo grid laid out on the lawn, with neighbors and friendsplacing bets on where the cow will "flop"...and we don't mean where she lays down! Adultgames will be played for $10, $50, $100, and $1,000 bets. Winners will get a pre-determinedcash prize. Don't worry, if the cow doesn't "flop" frequently, we have a back-up plan, so bring

your checkbook and participate often.

Children can participate as well, for $1 "flops." There will beseveral carnival style games for $1 a turn (think of this as a mini Spring Fair day).

Of course there will be good food to put us all in a good moooo-d! We will close the daywith our usual fantastic bonfire after the sun goes down. A call will be made via thelistserv for volunteers, and we look forward to many of you participating so we can makeall these events successful.

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Lyon Park Yard and Bake SaleSaturday, September 26, 2015

8 AM to 2 PM in Lyon Park

Unload all that accumulated trash--oops, we mean TREASURE!Rent a space for $15, or two for $25

Residents and guests (yoo-hoo! Ashton Heights?!?!?)are encouraged to participate.

Need a table? Rent ours for $5 eachLet us do the advertising and attract the crowd.

For information, or to volunteer to help, contactMargaret Scrymserscryms23@comcast.net

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The Lyon Park Citizen is hand delivered to 2,000 homes aroundthe 10th of the month from September through June (10issues), with artwork and copy due the 20th of the previousmonth. These are our advertising rates:

We offer a 5% discount for residents who have paid their LPCAdues, and an additional 10% discount for advertisers whocommit to three or more months in a row. A designer will draftartwork for an extra 10% charge. Contactlyonparkeditor@gmail.com to reserve space.

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Broken Heart Syndrome: A Hare-y Tale Daniel HollandI was going to write about something non-medical (like adorable groundhogs) but stumbledonto this rather odd disease. We’ve all seen movies or TV shows in which someonebecomes emotional, clutches his or her chest, and has a “heart attack.” Also, on aseemingly unrelated note: Lyon Park is currently living an Elmer Fudd dream (overflowingwith rabbits). By merging these two thoughts, at least one reader is thinking: “I wonder if Icould scare some of these rabbits to death?”

There really is a way to cause heart attack-like symptoms (e.g. chest pain and shortnessof breath) when spooked or stressed. The medical name for this human disease isTakotsubo cardiomyopathy (tah-koh-soo-boh car-dee-oh-my-ahp-uh-thee), which gainedits name from the Japanese word for octopus trap (see diagram, left, fromhttp://ispub.com/IJANP/10/2/6269). However, I believe you will agree that “octopus trapcardiomyopathy” is less catchy than Broken Heart Syndrome!

An aside for a little science: some people are prone to sudden weakening of their heartwhen scared, surprised, or stressed. These people should not be given surprise birthdayparties! The heart literally changes into the shape of an octopus trap and causes typicalheart attack symptoms. Thankfully the symptoms—seldom fatal—often subsidespontaneously. However, some affected individuals are prone to repeated broken heartsyndrome. To be clear, people who experience these symptoms should not dismiss them.

I have personally seen a mouse have a “heart attack” (legs kicking, tongue protruding, and chest spasming) after nearlybeing stepped on. Rabbits could meet the same fate. The same “fight or flight” response that causes a rabbit’s tail to riseand little legs to leap into long strides also shocks the heart like in broken heart syndrome. If the heart is battered byadrenaline it quivers and shivers just like the little mouse having its “heart attack.” Some Lyon Parkers, hardened byrepeated rabbit raids on their gardens, might find this a suitable finale for invasive bunnies.

However, rabbits are more likely to hurt themselves fleeing than die by sudden death. Rabbits can hurtle themselves rightinto a wall in their fright. If you successfully scare rabbits to death and indeed succeed, some of your neighbors may wantto hear your tips. Then again, avoid scaring your neighbors’ pet rabbits to death or worse your neighbors themselves.

Rafael Roman

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Jeff Hoffman

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Ladies Rule, Men Drool!Female participants in the 2015 Lyon Park/Ashton Heights GolfTourney flexed their collective muscles and carried home themajority of the hardware awarded at South Riding Golf Club onSunday July 19, 2015. The team of Ellen Manges, CarolO’Donnell and Mary Dickson (pictured left) fired a net 11-under-par61 to claim the coveted Tourney Trophy plaque which will bedisplayed at the Community Center’s wall. Second place with a9-under-par net score of 63 was claimed by two teams; a team ledby former champions Mary Lewis and Dale Labbe-Anhut, JeffLewis and Adam Rasmussen and the father-son team of Bill andWill Anhut, Mac McSweeney and Keith Oxfurth (entered by lovingdaughter and sister-in-law Kathleen).

Women collected half of the individual prizes as well. Ellen andJeff each won the long drive contests while Dave Nelson(Bracketroom), Mary Dickson, Chris O’Donnell and Bill Anhutclaimed closest to pin awards for each of the par-3 holes.

This year’s tourney raised $1,800 to help fund the renovation ofthe Lyon Park Community Center, for a five-year tourney total of$8,750.

The Lyon Park and Ashton Heights communities are grateful forthe generosity of tourney participants who donated the $1,800 aswell as our Clarendon Merchants who donated $50 gift certificateprizes: Lyon Hall, Circa at Clarendon, Pete’s Pizza, Green PigBistro, Bracketroom and Delhi Club. Bracketroom also generouslyentered a 4-some and contributed $200 of the total funds raised.Please support our generous merchant sponsors!

Will ,Bill, Dave,Dale, Kirsten and Mary are pictured tothe left, all smiling, all happy. Golf will do that for you!

Chris, Carol, John and Leslie are pictured in a sunnylocation, middle left.

Save the Date:• Arts in the Park,September 12

• Annual Yard Sale,September 26

• HALLOWEEN! October 31

• not-just-a-Craft-Fair,November 21

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Free Trees: Order Now Bill AnhutTrees are vital to our well-being. They clear the air, conservetopsoil, and protect our water supplies. They help slowclimate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. Trees cool ourneighborhood and shelter our homes so we use less energy.They add value to our homes…and to our lives. Forestsprovide habitat for millions of species that are integral partsof our planet’s ecosystems. Trees are priceless. To us, to theEarth, to our future.

In Arlington, healthy trees are removed for new homes,buildings and roads. We lose hundreds of trees each year toold age, disease, pests and pollution. In the forest, treesnaturally reproduce. In developed areas such as Arlington,“new born” trees are uprooted, mowed or treated withRound-Up. For every tree removed, we need to plant a newtree. It is Arlington County’s policy to plant trees whereverpossible on county owned land. Each fall season, the TreeDistribution Program helps plant trees on private property.

Arlington County's Parks and Natural Resources Division willdistribute trees for residents on Saturday, October 24 from 9AM until 4 PM at the County nursery facility in Barcroft Park.This program enables residential properties to receive a freetree, expanding Arlington County's urban tree canopy.Arlington County's Parks and Recreation web page(http://tinyurl.com/mu97rm5) has information about the event;the number and species types trees offered this year; andthe form for requesting a tree.

Each residential property can receive one tree. Quantitiesare limited so visit the web page and request a tree now!

Please call Lyon Park’s Tree Steward, Bill Anhut, (301) 908-8204, for assistance in selecting or planting a free tree fromArlington’s free tree distribution program.

Encore Learning Previews Fall CoursesEncore Learning (http://encorelearning.net/), the lifetimelearning organization for people 55+, is holding its FallPreview on Saturday, September 12 at GMU-Arlington,Founders' Hall auditorium, 3351 Fairfax Drive. The doorsopen at 9:00 AM for refreshments and conversation, andthe program runs from 9:30 AM to noon. The event isopen to current and prospective members who wouldlike to learn about Encore Learning, its courses, clubs,special events and volunteer opportunities.

Encore Learning instructors give five-minute briefs ontheir academic courses so you can see if you would beinterested. The topics range from Current Events, toLiterature, Health and Wellness, the Arts, etc.

There is street parking or underground parking in thegarage at a reduced price. Come and bring your friendsand neighbors!

Marjorie HobartEncore Learning Membership Committee

Artsy Neighbor Honored with ShowLyon Park neighbor and gifted artist Sherry Trachtmanwill be spotlighted in a show called "MaterialDifferences" at the Barry Gallery, Marymount University.It opens on Friday, September 11, 2015 in a receptionfrom 6 PM to 8 PM. The reception is free and open to all.Two other local artists working in collage assemblage,Lee Wayne Mills and Robert Cwiok, will also be featured.

The show runs through October 22. Sherry invites allneighbors to visit her show and celebrate this significantaccomplishment.

Sherry retired from the fine art faculty of Northern VirginiaCommunity College after 30 years of teaching. She is afrequent participant in Lyon Park’s annual Craft Fair,where her bright, playful jewelry is popular.

Find more information at http://tinyurl.com/pohy89t.

English Ivy KillsEnglish ivy can choke and kill beautiful trees that shadeyards and neighborhoods, creating character. It stranglestrees, accelerates rot, attracts mosquitoes, and causesmature trees to tumble during storms.

It’s not nice to clapboard and home finishes, either.

Arlington County offers a two-page flyer that describes howto untangle your trees and property from this invasive plant.

Find it at http://tinyurl.com/pobvupv.

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Renovation Moves Inside, AcceleratesInch by inch, it’s happening. Lyon Park Community Center is edging its way torestored beauty. Here’s what’s happened in the last month:

● We received our close-in permits, meaning Arlington County inspected andapproved electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems. Webb Construc-tion, our contractor, will install dry wall now.

● Tedious, craftsmen-quality window work is progressing. (See next page.)

● We’ve measured, re-measured, identified sizes and types of chair racks,and reconfigured chair and table storage.

● We’re in appliance mode, dealing with exhaust hoods and refrigerators. Weresolved discrepant directions from Arlington’s Inspection Services Divisionand its Health Department regarding appliances. Take note that differentdepartments don’t always talk to each other about every detail when a proj-ect is this big!

● On August 23, we welcomed around three dozen people to our unfinishedbuilding, allowing them to roam, see the layout, and ask questions. Neigh-bors known to each other only through the listserv put names to faces. Wewere thrilled that several members of the Capital Area Old-Time Music As-sociation (CABOMA) came to visit. CABOMA is “family.” They are the ban-jo- and guitar-toting musicians who have occupied the building and parkevery other Sunday for years. They were smiling when they left.

● We’ll offer an additional roam-through in September.

● The building is now insulated.

● The stucco has been applied and painting is underway.

Finally, Lyon Park’s post-renovation schedule is filling quickly. We’re takingreservations beginning in December, and may rent conditionally in November–that’sa decision we’ll make this week. Book your events at lyonpark.info.

Jeannette WickChair, Lyon Park Board of GovernorsContact me at jywickrph@aol.com

Find news and more pictures on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/lyonparkcommunitycenter

All photos by Michael O’Connor

2015RENOVATION

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Windows 10, Lyon Park StyleWith all of us trying to decide whether we should update ourcomputer operating systems to Windows 10, Rich Robinson, ChuckPhillips and Michael O’Connor are faced with a different Windows10. They continue to work on the ten old windows at the CommunityCenter. These ten windows, prepared for the current more intricate

work by volunteers in July, are nowundergoing a transformation thatrequires craftsman-level skill.

While many people rip out old windows,replacing them with vinyl products,these windows are original to thebuilding and critical to historicpreservation. The wood in ourwindows, seasoned for 90 years, isirreplaceable. Replacing windows is fastand easy, but can damage a building’s

structure. Most experts recommend restoring windows that are 30years old or older.

Rich, Chuck and Michael have assessed each window for damage,and are repairing wood and having damaged panes replaced. Somehardware will need to be replaced. The discussions rely on a newvocabulary–who knew windows had so many parts?

It’s hard work being done during the hottest days of summer. Thecommunity thanks the Window Team for their arduous volunteerwork!

This panorama of the Fillmore Street side of the building showsthe board and batten siding applied to the new kitchen/bathroom additions

Chuck Phillips works onthe upper north window.

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Community House Rental RatesLyon Park and Ashton Heights residents are eligible forresident rates, but cannot sponsor non-resident events.Monday – Thursday & Friday daytime (8 AM–5 PM)

$35/hour resident; $75/hour non-residentMonday – Thursday (6–10 PM)

$100 resident; $300 non-residentWeekends, Holidays & Friday evenings

HALF DAY (8 AM–2:30 PM or 3:30–10 PM): $350 resident; $700 non-resident

WHOLE DAY (8 am-10 PM): $600 resident; $1,200 non-resident

Children’s Birthday Rates for children 10 and under:Two time slots (8:30-11:30 AM) OR (12-3 PM) – Includesset up and clean up. If your party lasts longer than 3 hours,please rent at the half-day rates above.

$150 resident; $200 non-resident

Additional rental fees:● $25/inflatable (can only be rented from Arlington

T.E.A.M.)● $100/tent

Use of inflatables and/or tents must be approved in advanceand specified in rental contract.

A security deposit is required for all rentals.

MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY!Check online calendar for availability and complete theonline reservation form at www.lyonpark.info

We are currently renting from December 1,2015 forward, but may be able to offer

November rentals soon.

Fruit Fly Problem? Jeannette WickA number of neighbors have complained about clouds offruit flies recently. These pesky insects infest our fruitbaskets and–gasp–seem to dive into wine glasses whenwe relax outside at dusk (and as we unwind inside ourhomes).

I talked to an apple and fruit farmer about our fruit flyproblem. She knew exactly what we have. It's a spottedwing drosophila (SWD) infestation. Their farm lost all oftheir raspberries to this creature a couple of years ago–every single berry. These bugs aren’t picky, however.They love cherries, blueberries, grapes, nectarines,pears, plums, peaches, raspberries, and strawberries.

The infestation started in the lower southeast states, andhas moved up the coast since 2008. US farmers lost$500 million actual loss due to pest damage in 2008, andmore in the following years.

Currently, there are no biologic controls. Organic farmersused so much non-pesticide control agents that the SWDpopulation because resistant after 2 years. Farmerscurrently employ some chemicals, none of which areapproved for the home. You can have someone sprayyour home, but it's expensive. And any biology studentwill tell you that unless your neighbors spray, you willhave millions of new flies in no time at all.

Researchers are looking aggressively for an answer. Ihave attached an article that indicates these scoundrels(excuse my vehemence) dislike the odors geosmin, anearthy-smelling substance produced by many fungi,bacteria and cyanobacteria, or octenol, an odorassociated with many species of edible mushrooms andindoor mold. Seems like a coin toss to me–fruit flies ormoldy smell.

I personally could not stand fruit flies in my wine.Concerned citizens should note that many companiesnow produce adult sippy cups that look like wine glasses.

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Laura Browning submitted this photo of the tree canopyon Fillmore Street during a post-storm sunset.

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Every three months, a nice lady called Betty e-mails theCommunity Center saying “Your check is in the mail!”Why? Because neighbors have registered with andshopped using igive.com. Its an easy and free way to helpraise funds.

It’s very easy to register at this link:http://www.iGive.com/LyonPark

Once you register, you can shop at almost 700 stores, anda portion of what you spend will go to Lyon ParkCommunity Center. If you download the igive button, it willautomatically record your purchases.

Please give it a try.Help us help the Community Center.

Recyclable? Yes? NO? Maybe So!Sophia Delmar

For every trash can waiting on a curbside on anyThursday morning, an equally important counter-part—the recycling bin—waits alongside. Most of uswant to avoid throwing away our trash, knowing thatmost times it ends up in landfills or incinerators. Wewould rather recycle as much as possible so we feelbetter about where trash goes. In addition to stan-dard recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic, glass,and metal), myriad other household objects can alsobe recycled. Here are some examples.

Running Shoes: The MOREFoundation partners with ourlocal Pacers Running store tomake recycling an old pair ofrunning shoes accessible. Theysend donated shoes to Africa

where local retailers resell them at affordable prices.Donate only gently worn shoes.Drop off location: Pacers Running, 3100 ClarendonBlvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Wine Corks: Yes that’s right,you can recycle your wine corksat our very own Whole Foods inClarendon. Cork are recycledthrough their partnership with

Cork Reharvest. Stop at customer service or thewine section to transform your wine corks from trashinto something recycled.Drop off location: The Market Common, Claren-don, 2700 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Eye Glasses: When you havebad eyesight but can’t affordglasses, it can hold you backmore than one would expect.The Lions Club collects usedglasses and recycles the

frames to make new glasses for those whocan’t afford to buy them themselves. Conveniently,their Northern Virginia drop off location is in Arling-ton.Drop off location: Virginia District 24A ProcessingCenter, 601 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington, VA22204

If you’re not sure how to recycle something, visit theArlington County web site. Go to their Trash andRecycling page and click the “Where does it go?”tab. There you will find the best way to recycleitems that are difficult to dispose of.Site: http://tinyurl.com/pozalfw

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Little Message Sums Up Big EventWhat a surprise to find a concisely written e-mail in Jeannette Wick’smailbox on August 16. Aaron Scheutz, a founding member of the LyonPark Brewer’s Association (LPBA), wrote, “I have $2100 worth of checksfor LPCC renovation from the LPBA event last night. Do you want them?In your mailbox? Or should I drop them to someone else? P.S. eventwas great.”

Fortunately, Lyon Park’s Favorite photographer Jennifer Hart visited theevent to take pictures. She caught the 25 participants sampling differenttypes of beers (American, Australian, German, British), as well as sevenbatches brewed especially for the evening by The Brew Shop(www.arlbrew.com). Julie Drews and Beth Helle of The Brew Shop gaveinformal mini-lectures on taste comparisons, hops, mash, yeast, malt,and the ins and outs of opening a craft brewery. The Brew Shop willopen soon in Courthouse.

Joseph Turner of Sehkraft Brewery and Beer Garden, another soon-to-open business at 925 N. Garfield Street, provided quesadillas, sliders,and other appetizers. All of the tasters received a souvenir glass,pictured above right, with the LPBA logo.

Future events will include more tastings, guest lectures from localbrewers, beer swaps, and collaborative brewing sessions. If you enjoybeer and/or the craft of brewing, contact Aaron Schuetz(ajschuetz@yahoo.com) or John Goldener (goldener@gmail.com), orjoin the LPBA subgroup on Big Tent.