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Kim Carroll and Jean Ellison want every-one to come together to support thosefrom a diverse community who might bevery worried now about their welfare.


Vienna residentsComment: What Are YouMost Thankful For?News, Page 16

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Vienna residentsComment: What Are YouMost Thankful For?News, Page 16

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NewsVienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic

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By Donna Manz

The Connection

A young mother living in a bombed-out Ger-man town in early 1942 fled with her chil-dren to a less-dangerous home in Germany,seeking safety and refuge. Eventually, in

1952, they made their way to the United States. Al-though the U.S. had been warring with Germany lessthan a decade earlier, the family became citizens.Her boy Rolf went on to earn a Ph.D. in physics fromthe University of California at Berkeley. On Sunday,Nov. 20, in Vienna, Virginia, Rolf’s son Dmitri stoodalong with 150 other local citizens at a peaceful“unity” walk and rally from the Vienna Town Hall tothe Town Green. On Mehlhorn’s back was a sign thatsaid, simply, “My father was a war refugee.”

“I’m here to let my neighbors know I’m here forthem; they are safe.”

Approximately 150 Vienna-area residents ralliedfor an hour on a cold, blustery, wind-swept Sundayafternoon. Parents pushing strollers, kids walkingalongside their bikes, dogs on leashes sidling up totheir humans, and youths and adults of diverse racesand backgrounds came together in a common pur-pose —- to defend compassion and tolerance, and,to support those citizens threatened by the tenor ofthe times.

“We are doing this out of a sense of unity that canonly be achieved through community,” said co-orga-nizer Laura Magane Goyer. “It is welcome to every-one. The bottom line is that we are inclusive, com-passionate toward one another.”

Some participants, such as Mina Salama, have con-fidence in the people’s will regarding the newadministration’s cabinet picks. “I’m hoping thatpeople will stand up and show their compassion,”she said. “… [elected officials] are there to repre-sent the people.”

Although no participant identified him or herselfas a Trump voter, one Republican – Karen Doner -did voice her position, which was not to vote Repub-lican in this election. “I did not support the candi-date because he’s unfit for office based on his state-ments and actions,” Doner said.

Extolling compassion, tolerance, inclusiveness, anddiversity were the common sentiments of the rally’sparticipants. Some carried signs with a positive mes-

sage; others wore t-shirts or button pledging “LoveTrumps Hate.”

Most participants were hopeful although nobodyarticulated how love and compassion were to over-come hate and bigotry. The communal sense was thatcitizens let their neighbors, their community, knowthey are supported.

Tara Voight said that it is important for citizens tocome together to support each other and to supportdiversity, tolerance, gender equality, and sexual ori-entation. “We have to support those who may feelintimidated, threatened,” she said. “Standing to-gether, to show love, compassion, and tolerance arethe most important thing.

Kim Carroll and Jean Ellison carried a large signthat expressed a multitude of beliefs, from celebrat-ing diversity to the cost of ignorance.

“We want everyone to come together to supportthose from diverse backgrounds who might be veryworried now,” Kim Carroll said.

Community rallies in support of inclusion and kindness.

Stronger Together in Vienna


Approximately150 peoplewalked fromthe ViennaTown Hall tothe TownGreen in adisplay ofunity. Rally co-organizerLaura MaganeGoyer says thewalk and rallyare inclusive,showing com-passion towardone another.

Dmitri Mehlhorn’s grandmother emigrated frompost-war Germany to the U.S. in 1952. Mehlhorn sayshis father would have been blocked from emigratinghere had the U.S. not welcomed wartime refugees.

Jelani Murray and Mina Salama believe that“love trumps hate.”

Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection


During the last weekof each year, TheConnection devotesits entire issue to the

creativity of local students andchildren. The results are alwaysremarkable. It is a keepsakeedition for many families. Evenreaders without children of thatage spend time admiring and

chuckling over the issue. Theannual Children’s Connection isa tradition of well over a decade.

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❖ Short answers (50 to 100words) to some of the followingquestions: If you could give yourparents, family or friends anygift that didn’t cost money what

would that gift be? What are youmost looking forward to in theupcoming year? What is onething that you would changeabout school? What do you wantto be when you grow up? Whatis your favorite animal? What isyour favorite toy? What makes agood parent? What makes agood friend? Describe one of thebest or worst things that everhappened to you? What is thebest gift you’ve ever been given?Ever received?

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Faith Notes are for announcements and events inthe faith community. Send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday atnoon.

Compline Service, Sunday, Nov. 20, 8–9 p.m.in St. Mary’s Chapel of the Church of the HolyComforter, 543 Beulah Rd, Vienna. Compline is thefinal service in the cycle of the Daily Office, and hasbeen observed in Christian communities for centu-ries. The sung form of the liturgy includes nospoken text whatsoever—the service is led by asmall group of singers called a schola, and all of theprayers and readings are sung. The service empha-sizes spiritual peace at the close of the day, andfeatures lush greenery, incense, candles, and icons.For more information,contact David Kelley [email protected] or the Church Officeat 703-938-6521.

Taizé Contemplative Worship, Sunday,Nov. 27, 5–6 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel of theChurch of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd,Vienna. Holy Comforter’s Music Ministry sponsorsevening services in a contemplative style, offeringa unique opportunity to decompress and preparefor the week ahead. The service occurs on the lastSunday of each month at 5 p.m. Taizé contempla-tive worship is a powerful and moving combinationof song and scripture featuring lush greenery, in-cense, candles, icons, and considerable time spentin silent meditation. For more information, contactDavid Kelley at [email protected] theChurch Office at 703-938-6521.

Great Falls United Methodist Church willbe holding its annual Living Nativity on Dec.18.Three 20 minute, one act plays of this gloriousevent will begin at 5 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. Comelisten to the story, sing some carols, pet the ani-mals, enjoy refreshments, and rekindle your joy forChristmas. 10100 Georgetown Pike Great Fallswww.greatfallsumc.org

Questions? Call 703-759-3705.

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church at the inter-section of Lewinsville and Brook Roads in McLean,just a mile west of Tysons, invites you for a casualSaturday Service at 5 p.m., followed by conversa-tion and fellowship or for Sunday Services at 8 a.m.or 10 a.m. Sunday School for Youth and Childrentakes place during the 10 a.m. Service. Look for ourPumpkin Patch this October, and checkwww.stthomasmcleanva.org for Special Events andServices through the year. St. Thomas’ EpiscopalChurch, 8991 Brook Road, McLean, 703-442-0330.

Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 BeulahRoad, NE, Vienna offers a monthly Healing Eucha-rist with the Laying on of Hands and Anointing forHealing (first Sunday of the month, 5 p.m. at St.Mary’s Chapel.. The Healing Ministry is led by theRev. Valerie Hayes and Alexandra MacCracken andincludes a team of lay healers who have gonethrough intentional training and formation. Ques-tions? Please contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes [email protected].

Yoga Class with a Christian Focus is heldSaturdays, 3–4 p.m., McGill Hall or the Library atthe Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 BeulahRoad, NE, Vienna. This group is suitable for thosewith beginner and/or intermediate yoga experi-ence. Dress comfortably and bring a mat. Feel freeto bring a towel, block(s) or strap if you have them.Questions? Please contact the Church Office at703-938-6521.

Mom’s Group meets second and fourthThursday of the Month, 9:30–11:30 a.m. atthe Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 BeulahRoad, NE, Vienna.

Please join the group for coffee and fellowship.The group meets in the Lillian Croy Room, near theChurch Office. Childcare will be available justacross the hall in the Childcare Center. If you areinterested in joining the group, contact the ChurchOffice at 703-938-6521 so that we can plan appro-priately for materials and childcare.

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Opinion

There is a joy to participating in com-munity traditions and celebrationsduring the holidays, from walkingalong a sidewalk with the streets

decked out for the holidays, to shopping inlocal stores, to being greeted by someone likelyto be the owner of the store, to finding giftsthat are not mass-produced.

One way to be sure holidayshopping comes with someholiday spirit is to do a portionof your shopping in some of the

area’s locally owned stores. There is specialholiday ambiance available by shopping in theheart of a town that is decked out for the sea-son. Small retail shops are part of defining anycommunity. Their livelihood depends on thelivability and quality of the neighborhoodsaround them. A small business owner pays at-tention to every detail in his or her business ina way that is otherwise unmatched.

We all benefit when local stores thrive, whenlocal business districts beckon. An effort tosupport locally owned businesses has resultedin the recognition of Small Business Saturday,the Saturday after Thanksgiving, also calledShop Small. This year that day is Nov. 26.

Locally owned retail shops, services, restau-rants depend on vibrant local communities tothrive, and communities depend on those busi-nesses as well. Most small, locally owned busi-nesses invest in community, helping to trans-form our towns and communities with a senseof place.

Frequently, it is the small retail person whois active in fundraising for local charities, ad-vocating for improvements, for fire and res-cue service, for local schools and in organiz-ing holiday events.

Local retail stores, mom-and-pop stores, facetough challenges right now. Competition frombig box stores and online sellers makes theholiday shopping season all the more impor-tant to locally owned retailers. But local fami-lies will literally spend millions of dollars toshop and exchange gifts during the next monthin a variety of places.

Everyone will do some of their shopping atthe mall. Everyone will shop online. Many willanswer the call of the big box. But local shop-pers should be sure to do some celebrating,shopping and dining locally. We promise itbrings more joy.

Be sure to go to some of the hometownChristmas events coming up. Visit our holidaycalendars to find more.

— Mary Kimm

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Go LocalAttend some hometown holidayevents

❖ VIENNA: Santa Claus is Coming to Freeman StoreHistoric Vienna. Good old St. Nick will visit theFreeman Store on Sunday, Dec. 4, and again onSunday, Dec. 11, from noon to 2 p.m. each day.Bring your children and bring your own camera to

capture the moment.

❖ VIENNA: Winter Walk of Lights at MeadowlarkBotanical Gardens. From mid-November until justafter New Year’s Day, the 100-acre site istransformed into an animated lighted fairyland ofscenes and vignettes. Roasting marshmallows, hotchocolate, and a snowflake shop round out thespectacle. The Winter Walk of Lights is open everyday through Jan. 8, 2017, 5:30-10 p.m. OpenThanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, too. Tobuy timed tickets online, go towww.novaparks.com/events/winter-walkof-lights

❖ VIENNA: Church Street Holiday Stroll Church StreetHoliday Stroll, Monday, Nov. 28, 6 to 9 p.m.Historic Church Street closes down for the eveningas the area between Vienna Presbyterian Churchand Center Street is ablaze with sparkling lights, avisit from Santa, a petting zoo, firepits formarshmallow roasting, live entertainment, andshopping. Santa arrives at 6:15 p.m. on an antiquefire engine; at 6:20 p.m., Santa and Mayor LaurieDiRocco light the tree. After the tree-lighting, Santatakes his seat to hear the wish-list of children whocome to him. Local schools and choral groups singseasonal music throughout the evening. The ViennaCommunity Band performs on the ShowmobileStage. Historic properties, including the train depot,Freeman Store, Little Library, and caboose, will beopen. Church Street will be closed to vehiculartraffic beginning at 5 p.m. For more information,contact Historic Vienna, Inc. at 703-938-5187.

❖ McLEAN: On Sunday, Dec. 4, the eighth annualWinterFest parade in McLean will welcome in the

holidays as fun and fancy participants proceed downOld Chain Bridge Road. Pre-parade entertainmentbegins at 2:30 p.m. The parade steps off promptly at3:30 p.m.

❖ GREAT FALLS: Celebration of Lights, Great FallsVillage Centre Hill, Sunday, Dec. 4, 4 - 6:30 p.m.Celebrate the beginning of the season with ourAnnual Christmas Tree Lighting. Drink hot cider orcocoa next to the fire as you listen to local children’schoral groups sing seasonal music. The petting zooand pony rides will keep the children busy until Mr.and Mrs. Claus arrive by antique fire truck.

http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/celebration-of-lights/

❖ RESTON: Friday, Nov. 25, 26th Annual RestonHoliday Parade. 11 a.m. with Macy’s-style balloons,musicians, dancers, antique cars, characters,community groups, dignitaries, special guestemcees, more. Reston Town Center, 11900 MarketSt., Reston. Reston Holiday Parade on MarketStreet, tree lighting at Fountain Square. Rain orshine. https://www.restontowncenter.com/

Visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus 12:30 -4:30 p.m. Reston Town Center 11900 Market St.next to Skate Shop. Donations for a 5 x 7 portraitbenefit South Lakes High School Chorus.

Mini-Train Rides 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Reston Town Center11900 Market St. Departures on Market Street nextto Talbots. Donations benefit Cornerstones.

Conservatory Ballet Performance 5 p.m. FountainSquare Reston Town Center 11900 Market St.TheNutcracker’s Land of the Snow dance will be

Every day can be“small business day.”

Celebrate, Shop, Dine LocallyWhere to Give Locally❖ Cornerstones, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite

210, Reston, serving Reston and Herndon. 571-323-9555, www.cornerstonesva.org.Nonprofit providing support and advocacy forthose in need of food, shelter, affordablehousing, quality childcare, and other humanservices. Programs and services include theEmbry Rucker Community Shelter, EmergencyFood Pantry, Hypothermia Prevention Program,Thanksgiving Food Drive, Gifts for Kids andannual Coat Drive. Sign up by Nov. 17 for Giftsfor Kids, Alacia Earley at 571-323-9568 [email protected].

Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closetdistributed over 5,500 winter coats and jacketslast winter, plus over 4,000 hats, gloves, mittensand scarves to individuals and families in needof winter gear. Bring coat donations to the NorthCounty Governmental Building, 1801 CameronGlen Drive, Reston, VA 20190 through Feb. 16,2017, 24 hours a day.The Closet is accepting donations of new andclean, gently used coats and jackets, as well asnew hats, gloves, mittens and scarves. Deliverany time to the 24-hour drop box at theCommunity Room of the North CountyGovernmental Building, 1801 Cameron GlenDrive, Reston, VA 20190.

❖ SHARE of McLean operates a food pantry;provides assistance to families to avoid eviction,keep utilities on and meet other needs in a crisis.Share of McLean will provide holiday assistanceto more than 250 needy families (630-pluspeople) this year. Each family will receive agrocery gift card in November along with a bagfilled with pantry staples and traditional items.In December, our families will be welcomed to afestive party, served a light meal, and Santa willtravel all the way from the North Pole to takephotographs with the children. Each person willreceive a “wish” gift and families will be given agrocery gift card, a bag filled with toiletries, anda jug of laundry detergent. Help us help ourneighbors in need by fulfilling a wish ordonating Walmart, Target, Giant, or Safeway giftcards. Contact Chris Wilbur [email protected] for more information.Visit www.shareofmclean.org for more infoabout Share.

❖ Herndon-Reston FISH (Friendly InstantSympathetic Help), 336 Victory Drive, Herndon,

703-391-0105 herndonrestonfish.org Herndon-Reston FISH has assisted local residents in shortterm crises by since 1969. FISH providesFriendly Instant Sympathetic Help by respondingto emergency requests for rent, transportation,utilities, medical prescriptions and other needs.FISH operates The Bargain Loft, a thrift store,which needs donations of good quality saleableitems, accepting and selling art, furniture,jewelry, household linens, dishes, pots and pans,books, women’s designer clothing (clean and onhangers), puzzles, games, collectibles, smallelectronics and much more. If you have storequestions, call 703-437-0600. Herndon-RestonFISH also provides Holiday Food & Gift Basketsduring the November and December season.

❖ LINK, serving Herndon, Chantilly, Loudoun andmore, needs contributions of food, coats andholiday toys for children, and needs volunteers.More than 4,000 adults and children have signedup for help with Thanksgiving and Christmasmeals. Every year the goal is to provide eachfamily with a week’s worth of non-perishablefood in November and again in December. Whenfunds allow, grocery gift cards are also included.In November, clients also receive a voucher forcoats and warm clothing. In December, children16 and under receive [email protected]. 703-437-1776www.linkagainsthunger.org.

❖ Committee for Helping Others (CHO),Vienna, organized in 1969 by a group ofchurches and individuals in the Dunn Loring,Merrifield, Oakton, Vienna community toprovide simple, loving charity to those in need.Last year 450 children had a special Christmasthrough the annual Christmas Store. 703-281-7614, www.cho-va.com

❖ Alternative House — Abused and HomelessChildren’s Refuge, 2100 Gallows Road, Vienna,VA 22182, 703-506-9191. Alternative Houseprovides shelter and services for homeless,runaway or abused teenagers, unaccompaniedyouth, and young mothers and their children.Requests for food and clothing are up more than50 percent. www.thealternativehouse.org.

❖ Touching Heart in Herndon is a nonprofitorganization whose mission is to educatechildren to have giving hearts.www.touchingheart.com, 703-901-7355.

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performed by Conservatory Ballet Repertoire desEtoiles in front of the huge Christmas tree.

Tree Lighting and Sing-Along 6 p.m., FountainSquare Reston Town Center 11900 Market St.See Santa and Mrs. Claus light up the Christmastree, followed by a holiday sing-along with TheReston Chorale.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, 6:30 - 10 p.m. RestonTown Center 11900 Market St. Departures onMarket Street next to Talbots. $5 per person,children 5 and under ride free. All proceedsbenefit Volunteer Fairfax.

❖ RESTON: Jingle on Lake Anne will take place onSaturday, Dec. 3. Santa arrives by boat. Music.Market. Activities. http://lakeanneplaza.com/event/jingle-on-lake-anne/

❖ HERNDON: The Herndon Community Center at814 Ferndale Avenue will be the scene of anumber of holiday happenings, including a largeArts and Crafts Fair and a Holiday Storybook

Holiday Celebration Sunday Dec. 4 from 10 - 4p.m. Storybook Holiday Celebration SaturdayDec. 17 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Admission is $9per child and includes craft projects, a visit withSanta and a reading of a holiday story by aspecial guest.

❖ HERNDON: Holiday Homes Tour, a time-honored tradition that kicks off the holidayseason and allows the public the opportunity tovisit local homes decorated for the holidays.Homes on the tour are selected for their historic,architectural or community interest.

The 2016 tour will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 10a.m. - 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/holidayhomestour.

❖ CENTREVILLE: Bull Run Festival of Lights andHoliday Village Nov. 23, 2016 - Jan. 8, 20177700 Bull Run Dr. Centreville. A 2.5 mile stretchwill be illuminated by holiday light displays. Thecost of driving through the light show is Monday- Thursday, $15 per car; Friday - Sunday &Holidays, $20 per car.

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Opinion

By Sharon Bulova

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

One of Fairfax County’s great-est assets is our diversity. Weare and will continue to be aCounty that exemplifies val-

ues of respect and acceptance, where wewelcome and celebrate one another’s dif-ferences and cultural backgrounds. Our di-versity makes our community strong andvibrant, and I am proud of what every resi-dent has to offer.

Immigration is a federal matter. FairfaxCounty partners with federal authorities onimmigration issues when required. TheFairfax County Sheriff’s Office piloted theSecure Communities program under a part-nership with U.S. Immigration CustomsEnforcement (ICE) in 2009, and has con-tinued this partnership through the Prior-ity Enforcement Program, where individu-als who commit serious crimes and are inthis country illegally are turned over to theDepartment of Homeland Security for de-portation. Just being here without docu-mentation is not considered a serious crimeby DHS.

Fairfax County fully complies with fed-eral and state laws requiring the County toensure that people benefiting from publicservices are here legally. These federal andstate laws are very clear about benefits thatcan only be provided to residents who arein this country legally. Such benefits includevoting in elections, welfare, food stamps,and affordable housing. Many nonprofit andfaith-based charitable organizations doserve Fairfax County residents who are inneed regardless of their immigration sta-tus.

Lastly, Fairfax County complies with thefederally mandated requirement that weeducate all children, despite immigrationstatus. The United States Supreme Court

ruled in Plyler v. Doe (1982) that the EqualProtection Clause of the Fourteenth Amend-ment prohibits denying a free public edu-cation to immigrant children based on theiror their parents’ legal status.

Our local police officers work hard everyday to keep our residents safe and buildtrust with the community. We believe incommunity policing where residents are notafraid to call law enforcement if their safetyis at risk or to report information critical toresolving an investigation. We do not ask,nor do we have the resources for, our po-lice officers to become immigration officials.Any immigration efforts on the local levelabove and beyond our current cooperationwith ICE would compete with police offic-ers’ responsibility for community policingand law enforcement.

Additional immigration efforts would alsocompete with fiscal resources against othercounty programs. While we always supportmaintaining safe communities, we will alsonot risk our core values of respect for allpeople and community policing.

Fairfax County has spent the past twoyears developing and implementing verythoughtful recommendations of the Ad HocPolice Practices Review Commission to in-crease police transparency, modify use offorce policies, and improve communicationbetween our police department and the resi-dents they serve. The Fairfax County Com-munities of Trust Committee has also beenhard at work for two years encouragingcommunity dialogue and building relation-ships between public safety and residents.

Be assured, I will be vigilant to any fu-ture policy changes that could negativelyaffect our community and all the progresswe have made. Our diversity makes ourcommunity great. We will continue to be acommunity that is inclusive and respectfulto all people, because that is the lifebloodof Fairfax County.

We welcome and celebrate one another’sdifferences and cultural backgrounds.

One of Fairfax County’s Great-est Assets Is Our Diversity

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A Tree-Lighting Ceremony featur-ing “American Idol’s” Kris Allenand WASH-FM’s Loo Katz andChilli Amar was held on Friday,

Nov. 18 at Tysons Corner Center’s Plaza areanear the ice skating rink. Allen, who wonSeason Eight of “American Idol,” performedfrom his new Christmas Album “Somethin’About Christmas.” Meteorologist Doug Hillalso did a live broadcast during the event.The Fairfax Choral Society’s Youth Choirsang holiday songs and Santa was there totake photos with the crowd.

— Steve Hibbard

Tree-LightingCelebrated atTysons CornerCenter

The Fairfax Choral Society’s Youth Choir (ages 5-9) sings holiday songsby the Christmas tree before the lighting.

Kris Allen, who won Season Eight of “American Idol,” performed from hisnew Christmas Album “Somethin’ About Christmas.”

Photos by Steve Hibbard/The Connection

Santa posed for photo with the crowd in front of the Christmas Treelighting at The Plaza in Tysons Corner Center.

The 42nd Street Singers performs Christmas Carols inside Tysons CornerCenter Mall.

Santa posed forphoto with the crowdin front of the Christ-mas Tree lighting atThe Plaza in TysonsCorner Center.

The Christmas treelighting ceremonyat Tysons CornerCenter on Friday,Nov. 18, 2016.


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ONGOINGCHO Food, New Toy, and Bike Drive Nov. 1-

Dec. 31 at various locations around Vienna. Dishsoap, canned fruit, chili, canned beef stew,diapers and wipes, canned salmon, Spam, tuna,tomato sauce, and laundry detergent are inparticular need. CHO requests that no food beexpired.

The Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest is acompetition that encourages teens to write andproduce a 90-second video to explore the valueof saving and use their creativity to inspireothers to become lifelong savers. This programinspires students to take an active role in beingsmart money managers and ties in well withnew state financial literacy requirements.

The Contest is open to students age 13 – 18 yearsold and is free and easy to enter. Students canwin up to $5000 in the national competition.Burke & Herbert Bank is awarding $350, $100,and $50 to the top three local winners. Theentry deadline is December [email protected]

Drop-off boxes are available at Town Hall, 127Center Street S; Patrick Henry Library, 101Maple Ave. E; Bikes @ Vienna, 128 ChurchStreet NW; Caffe Amouri, 107 Church Street NE;Doctors Covel, Stack, and Henon, 120 BeulahRoad NE; Evolution Fitness, 216 Dominion RoadNE; Rexall Drug Store, 150 Maple Avenue W;Vienna Arts Center, 115 Pleasant Street NE.

Gently-used bikes are accepted on Nov. 26, 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at two locations: ViennaPresbyterian Church – Mill Street parking lot -and Antioch Christian Church at 1860 BeulahRoad. Bicycles will be renewed as a courtesy bylocal bike shops.

Bring new unwrapped toys to Vienna PresbyterianChurch, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, on Dec. 9 fordistribution by CHO from 9:30 till noon. Giftcards from Target delight teens.

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark

need this holiday season. Bring family or friends— this is a joyous way to begin celebrating theholidays.

THURSDAY/NOV. 24Thanksgiving Day Dinner Christ the King

Lutheran Church in Great Falls 10 a.m.10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Pleasebring an offering of canned food. http://www.gflutheran.org/

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 25-27Thanksgiving Art and Craft Show presented

by The Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild(NVHG) at the recently renovated Spring HillRECenter, 1239 Spring Hill Rd., McLean. Theshow will feature the original handmade craftand artwork of approximately 80 juried artistsand artisans offering original jewelry,woodworking, photography, painting, fiber art,pottery, fused and stained glass, and muchmore. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5for adults (free for children 12 and under) andincludes free return and free parking. For moreinformation, visit www.nvhg.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 26The Nutcracker 7:30 p.m. at Northern Virginia

Community College, Annandale Campus, 8333Little River Turnpike, Annandale. ClassicalBallet Theatre’s Nutcracker includes stunningcostumes, dancing, and enchantment, and itcelebrates some of the most beautifulchoreography and professional talent in theWashington Metropolitan Area.www.virginiaballetcompany.org/performances/

SUNDAY/NOV. 27Young Soloists Recital at The Alden 3 p.m.

This free classical music series, featuresprofessional musicians who have won

Botanical Gardens open every day beginningon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, through Jan. 8, 2017.Open Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s,too. The walk of lights runs daily from 5:30 - 10p.m. Last tickets sold at 9:30 p.m. This family-friendly six-week winter wonderland ofspectacle is only a few years old but hasgarnered a loyal following from throughout theNorthern Virginia area, particularly Vienna andits environs. To buy timed tickets online: https://www.novaparks.com/events/winter-walk-of-lights

The Freeman Store & Museum Wednesdaythrough Sunday noon - 4 p.m. 131 ChurchStreet NE Vienna. The Freeman Store & Museumis dedicated to Preserving and promotingVienna’s heritage through the identification,preservation, and interpretation of historysignificant places, events, and persons.historicviennainc.org

Weekly Storytime. Wednesday and Saturday. 11a.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L Tysons CornerCenter, McLean. Themes and Titles vary. Freeadmission.

Bingo Night. Sundays. 4 p.m. Flame Room,Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 CenterSt. S, Vienna. $10. www.vvfd.org/bingo.html.

Gentle Yoga. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. EmmausUnited Church of Christ, 900 E Maple Ave. E,Vienna. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. UnitarianUniversalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Gentle KundaliniYoga, one free introductory session, seniordiscounts. Increase flexibility, improve breathingand health, reduce stress. Ravi Kaur has 15years experience teaching yoga. $15 per session.www.edimprovement.org. 571-213-3192.

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MONDAY/NOV. 28, 2016Church Street Holiday Stroll. 6:30 -

8:30 p.m. Freeman House and Store,131 Church St. N.E., Vienna. Enjoyfun family-friendly activitiesincluding a visit from Santa, pettingzoo, free hot chocolate and roastingmarshmallows at supervised bonfires.Visit www.viennava.gov.

Redskins Personal Appearance6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ruth’s Chris SteakHouse in Tysons Corner 8521Leesburg Pike, Suite 150, Vienna.Join Ruth’s Chris Steak House as wehost our “Redskins Meet & Greet” forthe 2016-17 NFL Season. Admission:$15 [email protected] 703-848-4290 www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/tysons-corner

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SUNDAY/DEC. 4McLean WinterFest parade &

celebration 2016 Begins at 2:45p.m. on Old Chain Bridge Road Thestar of the parade, Santa, will beriding on top of the McLeanVolunteer Fire Department’s antiquefire engine. Visit: http://www.mcleanvfd.org/2015-winterfest-parade/

Jill’s House Event to SupportSpecial Needs 7:30 p.m. at McleanBible Church 8925 Leesburg Pike,Vienna. The program is “A Star is

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a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101.This highly regarded, juried showfeatures fiber arts, wood, ceramics,pottery, jewelry, glass, holiday decor,fashion, items for children, gourmetfoods, paper art, photography,sculpture, paintings and more. Cost:Adults $5, children free. Visit http://www.mcleancenter.org/.


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is on its way to the Alden The-atre at the McLean CommunityCenter. It is an energetic, color-ful production with originalmusic based upon the NY Timesbest-selling book “FancyNancy’s Splendiferous Christ-mas” by award-winning authorJane O’Connor with illustra-tions by Robin Preiss Glasser.

“It is so easy to get caught upin the hustle and bustle of theholiday season and fall into thesame routine,” said DanielleVan Hook, director, Youth The-atre Programs, McLean Com-munity Center. “This year, theAlden has scheduled a new pro-duction from New York’s VitalTheatre that “is full of catchymusic and an exciting reminderto all of us about what Christ-mas is all about—family!”

With a talented five-membercast, “Fancy Nancy’s Splendifer-ous Christmas” takes “the be-loved literary characters out ofthe book and places them in alarger than life set in front ofthe audiences eyes,” added VanHook,

The musical’s book was devel-oped by Carol Lustik and Mat-thew Hardy, with original mu-sic by multiple Emmy Award-winning Randy Klein, lyrics byMatthew Hardy. The catchytunes are full of swing and popmusic with plenty of charmingkid and adult-friendly lyrics.

For those less familiar withthe book “Fancy Nancy’s Splen-diferous Christmas,” it takes ayoung girl, Nancy on a journeyof discovery, learning and fun.

She is very excited; she finallyhas enough money to buy abrand-new glittering Christ-mas-tree topper. You see, Nancywants to make this the mostfabulous Christmas tree ever.Alas, things don’t go as shehoped and dreamed, at least tostart.

Will Christmas still be splen-diferous? For adults, pleasethink of that O. Henry shortstory “Gift of the Magi” to knowthat things will work out forNancy at the end. Christmaswill not be ruined.

The production will be ener-getic, with a colorful set andcostumes according to VanHook. “Fancy Nancy’s Splendif-erous Christmas” is suited forchildren and, of course, parentsand grandparents,

Awakening the imaginationof a child is one of the missionsof the Off-Broadway and tour-ing Vital Theatre Company. Thetheatre troupe has receivedawards for its work. For its com-mitment to excellence, the com-pany received recognition fromthe American Theatre Wingwhich produces the annualTony Awards.

Be inspired and cheered by“Fancy Nancy’s SplendiferousChristmas” to catch the brightspirit of the Holidays.

Where and WhenMcLean Community Center pre-

sents “Fancy Nancy’s SplendiferousChristmas” performed by Vital The-atre at the Alden Theatre, McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve, McLean. Performance: Sunday,Dec. 11, 2016 at 1 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10 for MCC tax district residents.Call: 703-790-0123 or visitwww.mcleancommunitycenter.comNote: Length of performance is ap-proximately 60 minutes. Best forchildren 4+

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Born, An Evening in December” withEllie Lofaro, international speaker,and singing group, Point of Grace.This is an all women event. A quiltsilent auction of 13 quilts will befeatured in the church’s Main Lobbywith proceeds also going to Jill’sHouse. The quilts have beengenerously donated by local quiltingguilds including the Reston QuiltersUnlimited and friends.www.jillshouse.org

SUNDAY/DEC. 18McLean Symphony Family Holiday

Concert. 3 p.m. at McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve. McLean, VA 22101. FeaturesAntonio Vivaldi’s Winter from “TheSeasons” and highlights from Gian-Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the NightVisitors.” Admission: $25/adults,$20/seniors, $15/students.

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Christmas” at 1 & 4 p.m. 1234Ingleside Ave, McLean. For ages 4+.What could be fancier thanChristmas? This year, Nancy isespecially excited. She has enoughmoney to buy a brand-new sparklyChristmas-tree topper. But whenthings don’t turn out the way Nancyplanned, will Christmas still besplendiferous? Admission: $15/$10MCC tax district residents/ http://mcleancenter.org/alden-theatre

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p.m. Oakcrest School- 850 Balls HillRd, McLean. This concert will be afamily friendly one hour matineefeaturing holiday favorites likeTrepak from Nutcracker andCaribbean Sleigh Ride. Parking willbe available at the ChesterbrookSchool, 1753 Kirby Rd.http://mclean-orchestra.org/our-season/

SUNDAY/DEC. 13A Holiday to Remember Concert 3

p.m. Vinson Hall- 1735 Kirby Rd.McLean. This concert will be a familyfriendly one hour matinee featuringholiday favorites like “Trepak” from“TheNutcracker” and “CaribbeanSleigh Ride.” http://mclean-orchestra.org/our-season/

SATURDAY/DEC. 17“John Eaton’s Holiday Songbook”

2 p.m. 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean.Jazz pianist and musicologist JohnEaton’s first-ever holiday concert lastyear was such a hit that we’rebringing it back! Hear your GreatAmerican Songbook favorites with ayuletide twist. Admission: $35/$20MCC tax district residents. http://mcleancenter.org/alden-theatre

SUNDAY/DEC. 18McLean Symphony Family Holiday

Concert. 3 p.m. at McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve. McLean, VA 22101. FeaturesAntonio Vivaldi’s Winter from “TheSeasons” and highlights from Gian-Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the NightVisitors.” Admission: $25/adults,$20/seniors, $15/students.

Great Falls United MethodistChurch Living Nativity 5 - 6 p.m.Three 20 minute, one act plays willkick off the event. Come listen to thestory, sing some carols, pet theanimals, enjoy refreshments, andrekindle joy for Christmas. 10100Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.www.greatfallsumc.org


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The Underdogs, a Robotics team of eighthgraders Max Golub, Christina Luckett, DavidPan, Sasha Pasmanik, and Zoe Lu, won the FirstLego League (FLL) Core Values TeamworkTrophy at the recent FLL Regional Tournamentheld in Woodbridge. That award honor is givento the team that best exhibits FLL’s ethos ofGracious Professionalism that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others,and respects individuals and the community.

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FLL is an organization that fosters Science,Technology, and Engineering (STEM) skills instudents. FLL is unique in that it also givesemphasis on the “real-world” skills of teamworkand collaboration. All Underdogs hail from theVienna and Great Falls areas.

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After you’ve polished off the last of theturkey this Thanksgiving and before youhead into the holiday rush, bring the fam-ily to experience Marshall High School’srendition of a beloved classic, “LittleWomen, the Musical” which opens on Tues-day, Nov. 29.

The show continues Marshall Theatre’sseason of celebrating strong women. “LittleWomen” tells the story of the four Marchsisters growing up in Concord, Mass. dur-ing the Civil War. With their father off atwar and their mother struggling to raisethem at home, the sisters face both hard-ships and rivalries but also celebrate theirlove and friendships. The play features thestrong-willed second daughter, Jo March.A feminist before her time, Jo is a pluckyand passionate budding author, whostruggles to balance society’s expectationswhile striving to provide for her strugglingfamily. She brings life to the play throughher stories within the story that are filledwith romance, adventure, and melodrama.Each sister pursues a different path as theplay proceeds, with twists and turns that

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“Little Women” will be performed inMarshall’s “Black Box,” a smaller and moreintimate space rather than the school’s au-ditorium to offer audiences a greater con-nection with the story, the music, and thecharacters.

“Our intent is to draw the audience intothe play,” said Director Jason Tamborini.“Through our minimalist set, small cast, andclose seating, the audience will feel theyknow these characters and can share in thesame joys and heartaches. These timelesscharacters remain inspiring role models forgirls and boys even today.”

Show dates for “Little Women, The Musi-cal” are Nov., 29, 30 and Dec. 1, 2, and 3 at7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the box of-fice and are $8 for teachers, students, andseniors and $12 for adults. The George C.Marshall High School Statesmen Theatre, islocated at 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church.

Contact: Priya Doshi, [email protected] for more information.

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The cast of ‘Little Women the Musical’ appearing at George C. MarshallHigh School’s Black Box theater Nov. 29 - Dec. 2. From left: FilipeMourao (Laurie), Kayla Johnson (narrator), Jackson Gurdak (Mr.Laurence), Maddie Miller (Beth), Holly Waters (Jo), Carolyn Nee (Meg),Samantha Feldman (Amy), Sonali Doshi (Marmee), Itzel Trejoh (AuntMarch), Sam Bock (Professor Baehr), and Will Hemmingson (JohnBrooke)

Girl Power: The strong women of ‘Little Women the Musical’. From left:Kayla Johnson (narrator), Maddie Miller (Beth), Holly Waters (Jo),Sonali Doshi (Marmee), Carolyn Nee (Meg), Samantha Feldman (Amy),and Itzel Trejoh (Aunt March)


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Sergeant PatrickKiley and DispatcherII Amy MillimanReceive ServiceRecognition AwardOn Oct. 31, 2016, Sgt. PatrickKiley and Dispatcher II AmyMilliman received a ServiceRecognition Award for theiroutstanding effort in organiz-ing the 2016 Cops and KidsFun Run. Sgt. Kiley and Dis-

On Nov. 16, Officer Walter J. Harter joined theTown of Vienna Police Department. Prior to joiningthe department, Officer Harter served with theFairfax County Police Department for approximately27 years, where he worked in patrol, backgroundinvestigations, personnel resources division and in-ternal affairs, including 2 years as a sergeant and 3years as an second lieutenant in patrol. He spent thelast two years as a second lieutenant in the RobberySection. Officer Harter was born in Brooklyn, N. Y.In 1989, he began his career in law enforcement withthe Fairfax County Police Department. He graduatedfrom the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy’s13th Session. Officer Harter was in good companyin the 13th Session, as the current Town of Vienna’sChief of Police James Morris, Deputy Chief of PoliceDaniel Janickey, Master Police Officer Eric Hall andOfficer John Sterling also graduated from that samesession. Officer Harter and his wife of 16 years havetwo children. An avid athlete, Officer Harter has com-pleted the Ironman Triathlon twice. When he is not

patrolling the streets of Vienna, Officer Harter en-joys watching NY Yankees and NY Giants games.Officer Harter obtained his Bachelor’s Degree fromBluefield College in Virginia.

patcher Milliman were responsible for every detail of the Fun Run, which our depart-ment hosted for the first time in several years. Their new ideas, hard work and dedica-tion to the success of the event made the Fun Run bigger and better than ever. Theevent was attended by approximately 600 citizens. Through their hard work Sgt. Kileyand Dispatcher Milliman were able to collect enough sponsorships from the communityto have the event entirely funded, with no expense to the town. The event allowed thecitizens to interact with Police Department personnel and helped to strengthen thewonderful relationship we have with our incredible community.

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Pictured, from left: to right Officer WalterJ. Harter with his badge presentation fromColonel James Morris.

Faith Notes are for announcements andevents in the faith community. Send [email protected] is Friday at noon.

Compline Service, Sunday, Nov.20, 8–9 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel of theChurch of the Holy Comforter, 543Beulah Rd, Vienna. Compline is the fi-nal service in the cycle of the DailyOffice, and has been observed in Chris-tian communities for centuries. Thesung form of the liturgy includes no spo-ken text whatsoever—the service is ledby a small group of singers called aschola, and all of the prayers and read-ings are sung. The service emphasizesspiritual peace at the close of the day,and features lush greenery, incense,candles, and icons. For moreinformation,contact David Kelley [email protected] or theChurch Office at 703-938-6521.

Taizé Contemplative Worship,Sunday, Nov. 27, 5–6 p.m. in St. Mary’sChapel of the Church of the Holy Com-forter, 543 Beulah Rd, Vienna. HolyComforter’s Music Ministry sponsorsevening services in a contemplativestyle, offering a unique opportunity todecompress and prepare for the week

ahead. The service occurs on the lastSunday of each month at 5 p.m. Taizécontemplative worship is a powerfuland moving combination of song andscripture featuring lush greenery, in-cense, candles, icons, and considerabletime spent in silent meditation. Formore information, contact David Kelleyat [email protected] theChurch Office at 703-938-6521.

Great Falls United MethodistChurch will be holding its annual Liv-ing Nativity on Dec.18. Three 20minute, one act plays of this gloriousevent will begin at 5 p.m. and end at 6p.m. Come listen to the story, sing somecarols, pet the animals, enjoy refresh-ments, and rekindle your joy forChristmas. 10100 Georgetown PikeGreat Falls www.greatfallsumc.org

Questions? Call 703-759-3705.

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church atthe intersection of Lewinsville andBrook Roads in McLean, just a mile westof Tysons, invites you for a casual Sat-urday Service at 5 p.m., followed byconversation and fellowship or for Sun-day Services at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. SundaySchool for Youth and Children takesplace during the 10 a.m. Service. Look

for our Pumpkin Patch this October, andcheck www.stthomasmcleanva.org forSpecial Events and Services through theyear. St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church,8991 Brook Road, McLean, 703-442-0330.

Church of the Holy Comforter,543 Beulah Road, NE, Vienna offers amonthly Healing Eucharist with the Lay-ing on of Hands and Anointing forHealing (first Sunday of the month, 5p.m. at St. Mary’s Chapel.. The HealingMinistry is led by the Rev. Valerie Hayesand Alexandra MacCracken and in-cludes a team of lay healers who havegone through intentional training andformation. Questions? Please contactthe Rev. Valerie Hayes [email protected].

Yoga Class with a Christian Fo-cus is held Saturdays, 3–4 p.m.,McGill Hall or the Library at the Churchof the Holy Comforter, 543 BeulahRoad, NE, Vienna. This group is suitablefor those with beginner and/or interme-diate yoga experience. Dresscomfortably and bring a mat. Feel freeto bring a towel, block(s) or strap if youhave them. Questions? Please contactthe Church Office at 703-938-6521.

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What Are You Most Thankful For?

Carey Sienicki, Vienna TownCouncil member

“I am thankful for our Vienna community,most especially for those who give freely oftheir time, talents and treasures to ensure thatour Town has health, wealth and happinessnow and for the future.”

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, (D-11)“This holiday season, I am thankful for the love

of my family and friends, and for the trust myconstituents have once again placed in me.Serving Northern Virginia is one of my greatestprivileges because of the community we havefostered. We respect each other and celebrate ourdifferences, recognizing that it is our diversitywhich makes our community strong and vibrant.Each day, working together, we push towards amore fair and just society. These values are moreimportant now than ever, and because of ourshared commitment, I am thankful and proud tocontinue to represent you in Congress. I wish everyone ahappy holiday season.”

Julia Kreyskop, attorney, Viennacommunity supporter

“I’m grateful that my loved ones and friendsare healthy and gainfully employed.”

Michael Amouri, owner- CaffeAmouri; co-owner, Chase the

Submarine“I am thankful, not only for all the incredible

friends I’ve made at Caffe Amouri over the pastsix years, but also for the other friendships I’veseen take place, grow and blossom in our shop.Helping to form these friendships is one of mygreatest pleasures. And....I’m thankful that theVienna community loves great coffee.”

Mary Ellen Larkins, Vienna glassartist

“Thankful for eight years with the ObamaFamily as our First Family. What a kind, loving,moral family. They will be truly missed.Thankful for my husband of a blessed 46 yearstogether. Thankful for a wonderful daughterand her family and especially my grandchil-dren. Thankful for nature around me. Thankfulfor my dear friends. Thankful for art and musicthat takes away pain. Thankful for the ViennaCommunity.”

Del. Mark Keam (D-35)“As we wrap up a year that featured one of

the most divisive presidential elections inmodern times, it’s hard to know what good, ifany, has come out of this hyper-polarizingexperience. And even today, the election resultcontinues to pit some Americans against othersat a time when we should be coming together tocelebrate another peaceful transition ofgovernment. So, as we enter Thanksgivingweek, I’d like to take a step back and refocus onthe fundamentals.

As an active participant in our political process, I am thankful that I livein America where we continue to uphold the 240 year-long tradition ofselecting leaders from among us, no matter how imperfect they may be. Iappreciate that our democratic system allows the majority to rule, but alsoaffords the minority the right to express their opposition and to seekchanges from within.

I am also grateful for the opportunity to represent the residents in Viennaand surrounding areas who are actively engaged in their communities andknow each other well enough to respect any differences we may have andto honor our civic discourse.”

— Donna Manz

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