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Combating Holiday StressWellbeing, Page 15

Esherick Returns asYorktown’s Top Scoring ThreatSports, Page 18

$8 Million ShortfallNews, Page 3

Combating Holiday StressWellbeing, Page 15

Esherick Returns asYorktown’s Top Scoring ThreatSports, Page 18

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Dennis Edelbrock performs at theClarendon United Methodist Church’s

42nd annual Messiah Sing-along onSunday, Dec. 1. Edelbrock performed

with the U.S. Army Band and U.S. ArmyBrass Quintet from 1975-2011 and has

been the principal trumpet for theKennedy Center’s Washington Cham-

ber Symphony for more than 20 years.

Dennis Edelbrock performs at theClarendon United Methodist Church’s

42nd annual Messiah Sing-along onSunday, Dec. 1. Edelbrock performed

with the U.S. Army Band and U.S. ArmyBrass Quintet from 1975-2011 and has

been the principal trumpet for theKennedy Center’s Washington Cham-

ber Symphony for more than 20 years.

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The following incidents were reportedby the Arlington Police Department.

ROBBERY, 4100 block of N. WilsonBoulevard. At 3:25 p.m. on Nov. 13, asubject snatched a victim’s purse off ofher shoulder and fled the scene on foot.The suspect is described as a white malein his 30’s or 40’s, approximately 160lbs. and was wearing a black beanie, ablack sweatshirt and gray sweatpants atthe time of the incident.

BURGLARY, 2900 block of S. GlebeRoad. On Nov. 17 at 12:50 a.m., a wit-ness reported three individuals breakinginto a community room. The three sub-jects were apprehended inside thecommunity room in possession of mari-juana, burglarious tools, and a stolencredit card. The subjects were allcharged with burglary, possession ofburglarious tools, credit card theft,credit card fraud, and possession ofmarijuana. The subjects were all fromAlexandria.

BURGLARY, 4600 block of N. Wil-son Boulevard. On Nov. 17 at 11:45a.m., a victim reported an unknownsubject(s) entered his residence andstole various items. There is nosuspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 2005 S. 4th Street. OnNov. 17 at 10:54 p.m., a victim reportedan unknown subject(s) entered his resi-dence through a window and stolenumerous items. There is no suspect(s)description.

BURGLARY , 4700 block of N.Williamsburg Boulevard. Between 8:30a.m. and 11:56 a.m. on Nov. 18, a vic-tim returned home to find her front dooropen and cash missing. There is nosuspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 1000 block of N. Ar-lington Boulevard. Between 11:35 a.m.and 6:25 p.m. on Nov. 19, an unknownsuspect forced entry into a victim’sapartment and stole a bracelet and aring. There is no suspect(s) description.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY(SERIES), 1800 block of N. DinwiddieStreet. Between 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 and7:07 a.m. on Nov. 19, several tires of 36cars have been slashed by an unknownsuspect(s). There is no suspect(s) infor-mation and an investigation is stillongoing.

BURGLARY, 1200 block of S. EadsStreet. Between 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 and5:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, an unknownsubject(s) entered a residence and stoletwo laptops and two Nooks. There is nosuspect(s) description.

INDECENT EXPOSURE, 900 blockof N. Pollard Street. At 1:38 a.m. onNov. 7, a female victim reported a malesubject exposing himself through a win-dow for the second time in a week. Thesuspect is described as a light skin blackmale with “bulging” eyes, and in his late20s to early 30s. He was wearing a blackwinter coat at the time of the incident.A suspect has been identified.

Crime

More InformationIn “Locally Inspired: Sad

Thanksgiving Ballad” [ArlingtonConnection, Nov. 27], the articleomitted directions to the free,online recordings at the Library ofCongress. Go to www.loc.gov/jukebox and search for title “TheVacant Chair.” While too late forthis year’s Thanksgiving Day, thereis always next year.


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Gretchen Kuhrmann,director of music at thehistoric Falls ChurchPresbyterian Church fillsin for Dr. J. Reilly Lewisas conductor.

Tenor Kyle Tomlin Mezzo-soprano Sonya Knussen sings.

Chuck Seipphas performedthroughout theU.S. andabroad as amember of theU.S. ArmyBand“Pershing’sOwn.” Seipp is also the leader of the Com-monwealth Brass Quintet. He retired fromthe Army Band in 2012 and is currentlyassistant professor of trumpet at Texas TechUniversity.

Musicians tune their instrumentsbefore the performance.

Clarendon United Methodist Church pastor Rev. GeneThomas welcomes all to the 42nd annual MessiahSing-along at the church on Sunday evening.

42nd Annual Messiah Sing-along

Clarendon UnitedMethodist Churchhosted its 42ndannual Messiah

Sing-along on Sunday evening,Dec. 1. The evening of musicbegan with a pre-concert re-cital, Music for Trumpets andOrgan, featuring trumpeters’Dennis Edelbrock and ChuckSeipp with Paul Skevington onthe organ.

For the first time in 42 years,music director Dr. J. ReillyLewis was unable to attend andconduct the performance due toa recent illness. Filling in forLewis was Gretchen Kuhrmann,director of music at the historic

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Arlington County is facing a$8 million shortfall head-ing into the next budget

season, which will unfold over thenext few months as County Boardmembers consider the countymanager’s proposed budget earlynext year. Expenditure growth isoutpacing revenues, with expen-ditures growing at 3 percent whilerevenues are growing at only 2percent. Part of that gap is drivenby programs and initiatives suchas a new homeless shelter, a newaquatics center and a technologyprogram known asConnect4Arlington.

“It’s going to be adifficult year,” saidMichelle Cowan,director of manage-ment and finance.“But it will be man-ageable in terms ofbudgetary deci-sions.”

To address thegap, county offi-cials have institutedwhat they call a“hiring slowdown”intended to reducethe cost of growth.And County Man-ager BarbaraDonnellan is asking all depart-ments to submit proposed reduc-tions of 1 percent, an exercise in-tended to see what areas would beeasies to cut if county leaders de-termine they want to make reduc-tions to fill the budget shortfall.Some believe that the projectionof revenue growth might be opti-mistic considering the potentialdamage created by twin problemsof the sequester and the shutdown.

“There will be significant ad-verse effects over the next coupleof months on the local budget situ-ation,” critic Robert Adkins toldCounty Board members. “Don’traise taxes based on what youshould have known in advance.”

THE SCHOOL SYSTEM is fac-ing a more daunting challenge,with budget officials forecasting a$16 million shortfall this year. Al-though county leaders and schoolofficials have long used a revenue-sharing agreement that sets theschool transfer using a mathemati-cal formula, a number of parents

say the growing inequity in theschool system is troubling. For ex-ample, many parents say it’s timeto end early release Wednesdaysin all elementary schools, a goalthat would be difficult to achievegiven enrollment increases andbudget shortfalls.

“This should be a bigger prior-ity in the county than so many ofthe other things that you are fund-ing, which none of us will argueare not nice to have,” said Jenni-fer Bower during a budget publichearing. “But equity in education,in terms of the amount of basicinstructional hours in the schoolweek, is a must have.”

Seven out of 22 elementaryschools release stu-dents early on someWednesdays, lead-ing to a disparityamong the county’sschools — one thatmany would like toeliminate. The Ar-lington CountySchool Board hasspecifically identi-fied “increased in-structional time forelementary schoolswith early releaseWednesdays” as apriority for fiscalyear 2014 in orderto “ensure that ev-

ery student is challenged and en-gaged and to eliminate achieve-ment gaps.” That’s a sentimentshared by many parents who havebecome increasingly vocal on theissue, although the estimate forgetting rid of the early release daysis about $4.5 million.

“My children benefit from fivefull days of school instruction,”said Elliot Staub during the bud-get public hearing. “My neighbor’schildren do not despite us payingthe same tax rate.”

THE LAST DECADE has seendramatic change in Arlington, acounty that where the per capitaincome skyrocketed from $56,000in 2003 to $80,000 in 2013. Dur-ing that time, the real-estate boombrought windfall profits to the Ar-lington County Government Cen-ter as real-estate taxes proved tobe a cash cow. Ten years ago, thecounty took in about $300 millionfrom taxes on real estate. Todaythat number has doubled, and

$8 Million ShortfallBudget official says the forecastis difficult but manageable.

“It’s going to bea difficult year.But it will bemanageable interms ofbudgetarydecisions.”

— Michelle Cowan,director of manage-

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Lt. Col. TomAlexander, Jr., apublic affairs of-

ficer at the Pentagon andan ordained Baptist min-ister, was the guestspeaker at Marymount’sannual Veterans Day Lun-cheon on Nov. 11. Heurged the audience to notonly thank veterans andactive-duty members ofthe U.S. Armed Forces fortheir sacrifice and service,but to turn that support into con-crete action by advocating for theiremployment in civilian life.

This fall, for the fourth consecu-tive year, Marymount was nameda Military Friendly School by Vic-tory Media, Inc., a veteran-ownedcompany and publisher of G.I.Jobs Magazine. Marymount wasrecognized for having strong pro-grams and services for military stu-dents. In addition, MarymountUniversity’s School of BusinessAdministration (SBA) was selectedby Military Times for its inaugu-ral list of Best for Vets BusinessSchools. The university also par-ticipates in the Yellow Ribbon pro-gram, which provides grants thatare matched by the Department of

Veteran Affairs. Currently,Marymount has more than 200active duty military service mem-bers, veterans, and their depen-dents pursuing undergraduate andgraduate degrees. Military familymembers make up almost half ofthis group.

In another show of support formilitary students, Marymount cre-ated a new full-time position thisfall, coordinator for Military andVeteran Student Services, andnamed Joe A. Blount, Jr., to thepost. He is a U.S. Army veteran of24 years and an Army educationcounselor for 10 years. Blount alsohas a master of arts in counseling

Veteran Michael Petrovich ’14, a psychology major, andanother student talk with Lt. Col. Tom Alexander, Jr.,Pentagon public affairs officer.

A table reserved for The MissingMan.

Support VeteransWith EmploymentOfficeraddressesMarymount’sVeterans DayLuncheon.

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Customers gather inside the Crystal City Shops as theybuy a tasting card to sample 22 different wine and beervarieties while walking an indoor course on Nov. 17. Alltickets were sold by the Washington Wine Academy.

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Members of ArlingtonPresbyterian Churchagreed by a vote of

34 to 19 on Nov. 17 to move for-ward with part of their visionto redevelop their property inpartnership with Arlington Part-nership for Affordable Housing(APAH) to build new worshipspace and church offices, achildcare center, retail consis-tent with their ministry, and af-fordable housing.

Recognizing that both churchand culture are changing, theleadership and those involvedin the life of the church havebeen grappling with “What doesit mean to be a church in the21st century?” In the summerof 2012, a group of membersoffered their time and energy toseek answers to this question.Working with a new church de-velopment coach, this groupcommitted themselves to spiri-

tual disciplines, conversationand engagement with the com-munity.

As they moved through theneighborhood, they listened foran answer to the question “Forwhom are our hearts break-ing?”

What emerged was a three-part vision:

❖ A congregation of disciplesof Jesus Christ,

❖ A place of crossroads andgathering in the community

❖ Affordable housing.It is this third part of their

vision, to provide affordablehousing for the community,that the congregation took ac-tion on with their vote. Therequest of the congregationnow goes to the National Capi-tal Presbytery and ArlingtonCounty for their approvals.

For more information, visitwww.arlingtonpresbyterian.org.

Arlington PresbyterianVotes for Redevelopment

Supporting LiteracyDressed in their best 1920s attire, participants celebrateat the Friends of Arlington Public Library inaugural Eight-Thirteen Ball to support early literacy on Sept. 28.

Guests dance to the jazzy beats ofthe 1920s as singer Amy Keanperforms with the Hot Society

Orchestra inside the Artisphere.


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Fundraising Heart WalkVirginia Hospital Center in Arlington recently had a team of 133 employees representthe hospital at the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk. Virginia Hospital Center’steam reached its goal of raising $10,000.

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By Karen L. Bune

The recent passing of Earl E. Shaffer,attorney at law, marks the end ofan era. Most everyone knew Shafferin some capacity — either as an

attorney, acting Commonwealth’s Attorney ora substitute judge — because he served in allthree capacities during his decades-long career.Shaffer touched many people’s livesthroughout his tenure as a professionaland public servant.

He was a man who would always tellit like it is, and he didn’t hesitate to speak hismind. Many liked his candor and respected himfor it.

As a substitute judge, Shaffer would holdpeople accountable, but he was reasoned inhis judgment and fair in meting out appropri-ate sentences. He worked well with the gamutof professionals that comprised the criminaljustice system. A seasoned attorney, he becamea mentor to many and others sought his guid-

ance and counsel.Most importantly, Shaffer became a friend

to many. Everyone who knew him has at leastone, if not many, stories to share — some hu-morous, some serious, but stories that reflectthe kind of man that Earl Shaffer was — a manof integrity.

He was a professional who easily engagedothers with his outgoing personality, quick witand warm sense of humor.

Shaffer was always willing to help, and hisservice to others was profound. He would lendan ear to listen with objectivity and compas-sion. In his professional pursuits and humani-tarian endeavors, Shaffer never hesitated to

make the extra effort and go the extramile. He was always there for people— in good times and bad. He wasdown to earth and was about as realas a person could be.

His law office in Arlington County that wasclose to the courthouse was noteworthy. Notonly was it the typical law office replete withpapers and law books, but it was surroundedby pigs of all types that were in every nookand cranny, leaving no space unturned. Therewere pigs of all materials, colors, sizes andshapes. They were certainly conversationpieces, and Shaffer could tell the story behindevery one of them — who gave it to him and

how it got there. Even at his wake, there weresome of his historic pigs placed on the tables,along with many photos, depicting his life his-tory.

Earl Shaffer was part of an era that embod-ied the true meaning of a work ethic. Heworked well into his golden years — spanninga tenure of more than 60 years — and lovedevery minute of it. People were as importantto him as he was to people. Shaffer was a manwho made a lasting impression by the personhe was, the words he uttered, and the deedshe did.

Though he was loved by his family, Shafferwas also loved by his friends, colleagues, andthose he helped throughout his career. EarlShafer was one of the first attorney’s I had theprivilege and pleasure to meet at the onset ofmy career in the criminal justice system in Ar-lington County more than 30 years ago. Hewas my colleague and became my everlastingfriend.

He will be sorely missed. The legacy he leavesbehind, however, serves as an inspiration tous all to continue to strive to always be thebest we can be. Shaffer would expect nothingless. Rest in peace, Earl E. Shaffer.

Karen L. Bune serves as an adjunct professor atMarymount University where she teaches criminal jus-tice.

In Memory of Earl E. ShafferArlington attorneyaffected many in hisdecades of service.

A Tribute

Community-Wide Health FairMarymount University’s Nurse-Managed Health Center, a partnership betweenMarymount’s Malek School of Health Professions and St. Charles Borromeo Catho-lic Church, sponsored the annual community-wide health fair at the church onSunday, Nov. 3. Above, Susannah Wargo, a Doctor of Nursing Practice candidate,performs an ear exam. James Dyson, Marymount student coordinator for thehealth fair is in the background.

Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline isnoon the Thursday before publication.Photos are welcome.

HOLIDAY NEEDSThe Rosslyn BID’s annual winter

clothing drive to benefit clients ofA-SPAN (Arlington Street People’sAssistance Network) has started.

Look for a gift-wrapped donation boxin the lobby of your building. Donatenew or gently used winter coats,sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, gloves,socks and jeans. Or bring donationsto the BID offices, 1911 N. Fort MyerDrive.

HOLIDAY SPECIALSoberRide Program. From 10 p.m.-6

a.m., Dec. 13-Jan. 1, Washington-metropolitan area residents can callthe toll-free SoberRide phonenumber 1-800-200-TAXI and beafforded a no-cost (up to $30 fare),safe way home. AT&T users can dial#WRAP for the same service. Moreinformation about WRAP’s SoberRideinitiative can be found atwww.soberride.com.

THURSDAY/DEC. 5Meeting. 12:15 at La Cote d’Or, 6876

Lee Highway. The Arlington RotaryClub election of officers. Visitwww.arlingtonrotaryclub.org.

Transportation Meeting. 7 p.m. atCarver Community Center, 1415 S.Queen St. The Virginia Departmentof Transportation and ShirleyContracting will hold a meeting toupdate drivers and residents on theWashington Boulevard and ColumbiaPike interchange project. Free.

Speaker Series. 6-8 p.m. at FoundersHall auditorium, George MasonUniversity Arlington campus, 3301Fairfax Drive. Victor Dover will talkabout how to fix the streets and makewalking and cycling a bigger part ofArlington. Free.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/DEC. 5-8Citrus “Sweet” Fruit Sale. The

Arlington Host Lions will sellgrapefruits, oranges, tangerines,nuts, peanuts and more at the WellsFargo Bank parking lot at the cornerof Lee Highway and N. Glebe Road.Proceeds benefit community non-profits supported by the Lions Club.Visit www.arlingtonhostlions.org or703-598-8266.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/DEC. 6-7Open House. Learn about Arlington

Mill Community Center to learnabout the center’s programs, classes,drop-in opportunities and more.There will be activities such as aclimbing wall and giant Jenga onSaturday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Visitwww.arlingtonva.s/arlingtonmill.

SUNDAY/DEC. 8Living Nativity. 6-8 p.m. at

Cherrydale United Methodist Church,3701 Lorcom Lane. Warm up withcarols, cookies and cocoa. Free. E-

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County Budget Faces Shortfallcounty officials are expecting to receive more than$600 million from taxes on residential and commer-cial property. Among jurisdictions in Northern Vir-ginia, Arlington’s recovery was the quickest and themost substantial.

“There are many jurisdictions across the countythat don’t have revenue growth,” said Cowan. “Sowe feel fortunate to at least be on the positive sideof the ledger.”

This year, budget officials are expecting residen-

tial property to grow about 5.5 percent. That meansthat if County Board members keep the current taxrate, the average residential property tax bill willincrease $291. Critics of the county government sayArlington leaders are spending too much money. Pro-grams that are often criticized as boondoggles in-clude the Columbia Pike streetcar and the Artisphere.

“Why are you continuing to fund unnecessary pro-grams and projects?” asked Jim Hurysz, a frequentcritic of the County Board. “What is needed is a mora-torium on new, expensive projects.”

At 42nd Annual Messiah Sing-alongFrom Page 3

Falls Church PresbyterianChurch.

The full orchestra included:Laura Chang, Saskia Florence,Ivan Hodge, Carolyn Kessler,Pamela Lassell, JenniferRickard and Jennifer Wade onviolins; Marta Howard andElizabeth Gopal playing vio-las; cellists Marion Baker andKristen Gilbert; MichaelRittling on bass, JamesMoseley and Janna Ryon play-ing oboes, bassoonist DouglasKehlenbrink; trumpeters Den-nis Edelbrock and Chuck Seipp; Chad Steffey on thetympani; harpsichordist Todd Fickley and organist

Paul Skevington. Soloists in-cluded: Natalie Conte, so-prano; Sonya Knussen,mezzo-soprano; KyleTomlin, tenor and JoshuaBrown, baritone. Orchestracontractor is Pamela Lassell.George Frideric Handel cre-ated “The Messiah” in 1741.Sunday evening Part theFirst: Prophesy of Messiahand Its Fulfillment was per-formed. On Sunday, April20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., Lewiswith full orchestra and solo-ists will perform parts two

and three. For more information on church activitiesvisit www.morefaith.com.

Part the First of George FridericHandel’s “Messiah” was per-formed Sunday evening at theClarendon United MethodistChurch in Arlington.


Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline isnoon Thursday. Photos are welcome.

ONGOINGFood Truck Thursdays. In the

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.

The Crystal City FRESHFARM Marketis open on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.with the same selection of foods andgoods from local producers, in frontof 251 S. 18th St.

Theater Performance. ThroughSunday, Dec. 8, see Christine Lahti in“Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill” inthe ARK Theatre at SignatureTheatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Ticketson sale. Visit www.signature-theatre.org for times and tickets.

Art Exhibit. See “Spirit Sojourn”paintings and mixed media by ChrisTucker Haggerty at Marymount’sBarry Gallery, 2807 N. Glebe Roadthrough Dec. 9. Free. Hours areMonday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-8p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10a.m.-6 p.m. Visit marymount.edu/barrygallery for more.

Theater Performance. See “A MattConner Christmas” at SignatureTheatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. MattConner will perform and sing.Performances are Dec. 11 at 7:30p.m., Dec. 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., Dec.14 at 2 p.m. or 8 p.m., and Dec. 15 at2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Buy tickets atwww.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT.

Theater Performance. See “HolidayFollies” at Signature Theatre, 4200Campbell Ave. Performances are Dec.17 and Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 19and 20 at 8 p.m., Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. or8 p.m., Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.,and Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. Buy tickets atwww.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT.

Art Exhibit. See “Yes, It’s ColoredPencil” from Dec. 2-28 at GalleryUnderground, in the Crystal CityShops, 2100 Crystal Drive. Free.Features works by members of theColored Pencil Society of America.Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2p.m. Visitwww.galleryunderground.org or call571-483-0652.

Art Exhibit. See “Faces of Afghanistan:Images by Arlington PhotographerKenneth Chadwick” at CherrydaleBranch Library, 2190 Military Road.On display through Jan. 6. Hours areMonday and Thursday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from1-9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturdayfrom 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Art Exhibit. See “Season’s Greetingsfrom Arlington: Christmas Cards &Ornaments to Decorate the Holidays:1920-1940” at the ArlingtonHistorical Museum at the HumeSchool, 1805 S. Arlington RidgeRoad. Hosted by the ArlingtonHistorical Society. Free. Runs fromNov. 30 through Jan. 19. Saturdaysand Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Visitwww.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.orgfor more.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPSTheatre Classes. Encore Stage &

Studio is holding classes and minicamps for children in grades K-8 aton Saturdays at Thomas JeffersonCommunity Theatre, 125 S. OldGlebe Road and Tuesdays andWednesdays after-school at Theatreon the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile RunDrive. Visit www.encorestageva.org

for a list of classes.Registration. Jane Franklin Dance

presents “Forty+,” a workshop seriesfor dancers past the age of 40. RunsTuesdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 5-Jan. 14. Register atwww.janefranklin.com/adult-dance-education/forty-plus or 703-933-1111.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 4Adult Bird Walk. 9-11 a.m. at Long

Branch Nature Center, 625 S. CarlinSprings Road. Take an informal walkthrough the park and look forresident and migratory birds. Alllevels of bird watchers welcome.Free. 703-228-6535. Program#622944-A.

Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Gulf BranchNature Center, 3608 Military Road.Children ages 18-35 months candiscover nature through a themedprogram. $5 due at registration. 703-228-3403. Program #622814-B.

Nanny Club. 10 a.m.-noon at ColumbiaPike Library, 816 S. Walter ReedDrive. For children up to age 5. Free.703-228-5710.

Book Club. 11 a.m.-noon at ColumbiaPike Library, 816 S. Walter ReedDrive. Discuss your favoritecontemporary crime fiction novelfeaturing American detectives. Free.703-228-5710.

Tiny Tot. 1-2 p.m. at Gulf BranchNature Center, 3608 Military Road.Children ages 3-5 years can discovernature through a themed program.$5 due at registration. 703-228-3403.Program #622814-I.

Kids Club. 4 p.m. at Central Library,

1015 N. Quincy St. Children ingrades K-5 can enjoy activities andmore. Free 703-228-5710.

Crafting for Adults: Book Wreaths.6-7:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library,4200 Campbell Ave. Make wreathsout of old, recyclable books. Free.703-228-6545.

Author Event. 7 p.m. at CentralLibrary, 1015 N. Quincy St. BruceRosenstein will discuss “Create YourFuture the Peter Drucker Way. Free.703-228-5710.

THURSDAY/DEC. 5Ballet Performance. 7:30 p.m. at

Thomas Jefferson CommunityTheater, 3501 S. 2nd St. WatchBalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range from $13-$35 withdiscounts for students and seniors.Visit www.BalletNova.org, or call703-778-3008 for tickets.

Author Event. Noon-2 p.m. atArlington Plaza Branch Library. Meet102-year-old Arlington legendMartha Ann Miller as she signs copiesof her new memoir “The FirstCentury and Not Ready for theRocking Chair Yet.” Bring questionsabout Arlington’s past and receiveanswers. Free. 703-228-5710.

Film. 3-6 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library,816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Watch“Midsummer Night’s Dream” (1935).Free. 703-228-5710.

FRIDAY/DEC. 6Opening Reception. 5-8 p.m., meet

some of the artists of “Yes, It’sColored Pencil” at Gallery

Underground, in the Crystal CityShops, 2100 Crystal Drive. Free.Features works by members of theColored Pencil Society of America.For more information visitwww.galleryunderground.org or call571-483-0652.

Ballet Performance. 7:30 p.m. atThomas Jefferson CommunityTheater, 3501 S. 2nd St. WatchBalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range from $13-$35 withdiscounts for students and seniors.Visit www.BalletNova.org, or call703-778-3008 for tickets.

Miracle on 23rd Street. 6:30 p.m. atLinden Resources, 750 S. 23rd St.“Miracle on 23rd Street” is thetraditional kick-off of the localholiday season with a tree lighting,Santa Claus arriving on an ArlingtonCounty fire truck, holiday music,vendor gift fair and children’sactivity. Free and open to the public.Visit www.Linden.org or call 703-521-4441.

Theater Performance. 7:30 p.m. atThe James Lee Community CenterTheater, 2855 Annandale Road, FallsChurch. Watch “A Christmas Carol”from The Providence Players. Aportion of the proceeds will benefitThe Young Hearts Foundation. $17/person. Visitwww.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

Tiny Tot. 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-2p.m.at Gulf Branch Nature Center,3608 Military Road. Children ages 3-5 years can discover nature through athemed program. $5 due atregistration. 703-228-3403. Program#622814-J or #622814-K.

SATURDAY/DEC. 7Breakfast With Santa. 9:30-11:30

a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,3022 Woodlawn Ave. Enjoy crafts,snacks and more. Free. Visitwww.htluther.org or 703-532-6617.

Holiday Boutique. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. atOur Lady of Lourdes Hall, 800 23rdSt. Browse vendors selling Alpacawovens, ceramics, local honeyproducts and more. There will alsobe a bake sale, lunch items, raffleand more. Visit www.ahwc.org formore. Proceeds benefit OperationRenewed Hope Foundation and theArlington Historical Museum.

Holiday Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. atWashington-Lee High School, 1301N. Stafford St. Browse the wares ofmore than 60 local artisans includingjewelry, clothing, collectibles,artwork and more. Free. Food will beavailable for purchase. Music by theMadrigals and other groups. 703-228-6200.

Ballet Performance. 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.at Thomas Jefferson CommunityTheater, 3501 S. 2nd St. WatchBalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range from $13-$35 withdiscounts for students and seniors.Visit www.BalletNova.org, or call703-778-3008 for tickets.

Art+Pints Bazaar. 2-5 p.m. at P.Brennan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant,2910 Columbia Pike. Beer will besold to benefit the Arlington FoodAssistance Center. There will also beartisans selling their art, a silentauction, games and more. Free, butbring a non-perishable food item fordonation. Visit greendrinks.org/arlington for more.

Chrome for the Holidays. 11 a.m.-6p.m. at Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge,8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Browsebarware, books, furniture, clocks andmore for gift ideas. $10. There willbe a special preview from 9-11 a.m.$25/advance; $35/door. Hosted byThe Art Deco Society of Washington.Visit www.adsw.org or 202-298-1100.

Volunteer Work Day. 10 a.m. atPotomac Overlook Park, 2845 N.Marcey Road. Help with indoor andoutdoor projects. Free. 703-528-5406.

Animal Feeding 101. 1 p.m. atPotomac Overlook Park, 2845 N.Marcey Road. Help staff gatherinsects, worms and then learn how totake care of and feed turtles.Appropriate for all ages. $5/person.Registration required. 703-528-5406.

Wild Ones: Long Branch Rocks. 3-4p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center,625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Childrenages 6 and up can find out whererocks come from. Climb up a hill tofind an ancient riverbend, huntfossils and more. $5/due atregistration. 703-228-6535. Program#622924-A.

Campfire: Winter Wildlife. 6 p.m. atLong Branch Nature Center, 625 S.Carlin Springs Road. Families canlearn how animals stay warm duringwinter while tasting treats and more.$5 due at registration. 703-228-6535.Program #622954-K.

Theater Performance. 2 p.m. or 7:30p.m. at The James Lee CommunityCenter Theater, 2855 AnnandaleRoad, Falls Church. Watch “AChristmas Carol” from TheProvidence Players. A portion of theproceeds will benefit The YoungHearts Foundation. $17/person. Visitwww.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

SUNDAY/DEC. 8Ballet Performance. 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.

at Thomas Jefferson CommunityTheater, 3501 S. 2nd St. WatchBalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Tickets range from $13-$35 with

BalletNova Presents ‘The Nutcraker’BalletNova presents the 10th Anniversary of their holiday ballet, “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 5-8 at Thomas Jefferson

Community Theater, 3501 2nd St. South. Choreographed by Nancie Woods and Caroline Frankil Warren to Tchaikovsky’sscore, BalletNova’s full-length Nutcracker leads the audience through the magical story of Clara and her mysteriousUncle Drosselmayer (a magician who can stop time) and her adventures with giant mice, life-size dolls, faeries, beau-tiful Snowflakes and a lush Kingdom of the Sweets. A sophisticated 1940s Party Scene sets the tone for the family-friendly1 hour and 45 minute performance, with one 15 minute intermission.

Tickets are $13-35 with discounts for students under 18 and seniors over 65. Tickets at www.BalletNova.org or 703-778-3008. Tickets can also be purchased at the studio (3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church).

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Nutcracker Tea:Two Nutcracker Teas at the Westin Arlington Gateway,801 North Glebe Road, at 11a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday,Dec. 15. Enjoy a delightful tea, pictures with the SugarPlum Fairy, a mini-Nutcracker performance, raffle prizes,and the chance to get autographs from your favoriteNutcracker characters. Tickets are $58 adults; $38, ages4-12; $18 under 4. RSVP by Dec. 9. Reservations onlineat www.BalletNova.org.

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discounts for students and seniors. Visitwww.BalletNova.org, or call 703-778-3008 for tickets.

Music Performance. 4 p.m. atArlington Presbyterian Church, 3507Columbia Pike. NoVA Lights Choralewill present “Winter Variations,”featuring jazz, swing, classical andmore. Free. Visitwww.novalightschorale.jigsy.com formore.

Holiday Wreath Workshop. 1-4 p.m.at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S.Carlin Springs Road. Adults andchildren ages 12 and up can use all-natural items to create decorativecrafts. Bring hand pruners, wirecutters or any extra materials orspecial decorations you want to add.$30 due at registration. 703-228-6535. Program #622944-D.

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

Chrome for the Holidays. 11 a.m.-5p.m. at Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge,8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Browsebarware, books, furniture, clocks andmore for gift ideas. $10. Hosted byThe Art Deco Society of Washington.Visit www.adsw.org or 202-298-1100.

Theater Performance. 2 p.m. or 7:30p.m. at The James Lee CommunityCenter Theater, 2855 AnnandaleRoad, Falls Church. Watch “AChristmas Carol” from TheProvidence Players. A portion of theproceeds will benefit The YoungHearts Foundation. $17/person. Visitwww.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

Holiday House. Noon-5 p.m. at FortC.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St.Enjoy a juried arts and crafts sale bylocal artisans. There will be children’scorner with items priced under $15.Call Sharon Casey at 703-243-7329for information.

Living Nativity. 6-8 p.m. atCherrydale United Methodist Church,3701 Lorcom Lane. See the Biblestory come to life with live actors andanimals. Cookies and cocoa will beserved. Free. 703-527-2621.

Messiah Sing-Along. 7:30 p.m. at St.Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4250 N.Glebe Road. Donations of non-perishable food items encouraged.Bring your Handel “Messiah” score orpurchase or borrow one at the door.Free. A reception will follow. 703-536-6606.

MONDAY/DEC. 9Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at

Central 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.

Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at CherrydaleLibrary, 2190 N. Military Road.Discuss “Flight Behavior: A Novel” byBarbara Kingsolver. Free. 703-228-6330.

TUESDAY/DEC. 10Tiny Tot. 10:30 a.m. at Long Branch

Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 3-5 years candiscover nature through a themedprogram. $5 due at registration. 703-228-6535. Program #622914-J.

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.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 11Holiday Nature Crafts. 4-5 p.m. or

6:30-7:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch NatureCenter, 3608 Military Road. Familieswith children ages 5 and up canmake nature-themed gifts and

decorations. $7/child due atregistration. 703-228-3403. Program#622854-G or #622854-H.

Tiny Tot. 10:30 a.m. at Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 3-5 years candiscover nature through a themedprogram. $5 due at registration. 703-228-6535. Program #622914-K.


Nanny Club. 10 a.m.-noon at ColumbiaPike Library, Columbia Pike Library,816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Forchildren up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5710.

Kids Club. 4 p.m. at Central Library,1015 N. Quincy St. Children ingrades K-5 can enjoy activities andmore. 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.

THURSDAY/DEC. 12Theater Performance. 7:30 p.m. at

The James Lee Community CenterTheater, 2855 Annandale Road, FallsChurch. Watch “A Christmas Carol”from The Providence Players. Aportion of the proceeds will benefitThe Young Hearts Foundation. $17/person. Visitwww.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 18-35 monthscan discover nature through athemed program. $5 due at

registration. 703-228-6535. Program#622914-A.

FRIDAY/DEC. 13Ballet Performance. 5 p.m. at

BalletNova Center for Dance Studios,3443 Carlin Springs Road, FallsChurch. Watch a petite performanceof BalletNova’s “The Nutcracker.”Performances are 45 minutes andinclude a narrative of the story andhighlights from Act II. Appropriatefor children ages 3-5. Tickets are$15/child; $20/adult. Add $3 ifpurchased at the door. Visitwww.BalletNova.org, or call 703-778-3008 for tickets.

Theater Performance. 7:30 p.m. atThe James Lee Community CenterTheater, 2855 Annandale Road, FallsChurch. Watch “A Christmas Carol”from The Providence Players. Aportion of the proceeds will benefitThe Young Hearts Foundation. $17/person. Visitwww.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 18-35 monthscan discover nature through athemed program. $5 due atregistration. 703-228-6535. Program#622914-B.

Mischievous Mittens. 4-5 p.m. atLong Branch Nature Center, 625 S.Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 6-10 can learn about metamorphosisand transform plain winter mittensand gloves into funky friends. $5 dueat registration. 703-228-6535.Program #622924-G.

SATURDAY/DEC. 14CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT. 8 a.m. at

Potomac Overlook Park, 2845 NMarcey Road. Join the park staff in

A Matt Conner ChristmasComposer and Signature favorite Matt Conner (Snow, Winter, Icicle) sa-

lutes the holidays with his piano style, Dec. 11-15. Join Matt and his friendsfor an evening of joyous merrymaking. Visit www.signature-theatre.org.

the annual Christmas Bird Count bykeeping eyes and ears open whilewalking all the trails of the park tosurvey what birds are hunkeringdown for the winter at PotomacOverlook. Meet in the shelterbuilding at the main parking lot.Some binoculars available, but feel

free to bring a pair. Call 703-528-5406.

Winter Wonderland. 10 a.m. atMarket Common Clarendon. MIX107.3 will be on site acceptingdonations of toys and cash in supportof the US Marine Corps’ Toys for Totsdrive from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and from

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2-5 p.m. there will be free holidayactivities and entertainment,including visits and photos withSanta Claus, who will be arriving byfire truck. For event information, call703-785-5634, and visitwww.marketcommonclarendon.com.

Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar. 10a.m.-4 p.m. at Wakefield HighSchool, 1325 S. Dinwiddie St. Enjoydemonstrations, music and danceperformances and more whilebrowsing items from artisans andcrafters. Free.

Holiday House. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at FortC.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St.Enjoy a juried arts and crafts sale bylocal artisans. There will be children’scorner with items priced under $15.Call Sharon Casey at 703-243-7329for information.

Theater Performance. 1 p.m. or 3p.m. at BalletNova Center for DanceStudios, 3443 Carlin Springs Road,Falls Church. Watch a petiteperformance of BalletNova’s “TheNutcracker.” Performances are 45minutes and include a narrative ofthe story and highlights from Act II.Appropriate for children ages 3-5.Tickets are $15/child; $20/adult.Add $3 if purchased at the door. Visitwww.BalletNova.org, or call 703-778-3008 for tickets.

Theater Performance. 2 p.m. or 7:30p.m. at The James Lee CommunityCenter Theater, 2855 AnnandaleRoad, Falls Church. Watch “AChristmas Carol” from TheProvidence Players. A portion of the

proceeds will benefit The YoungHearts Foundation. $17/person. Visitwww.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 18-35 monthscan discover nature through athemed program. $5 due atregistration. 703-228-6535. Program#622914-C.

Flying Squirrel Lore & More. 5-6p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center,625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Familiescan learn about these animals andthen watch them glide in for a meal.$5/person due at registration. 703-228-6535. Program #622954-A.

SUNDAY/DEC. 15Christmas Music and Family

Activities. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. atCherrydale United Methodist Church,3701 Lorcom Lane. Enjoy aChristmas concert during the 11 a.m.service, followed by lunch and familyChristmas activities. Free. 703-527-2621.


Holiday Crafts Workshop. 1 p.m. atPotomac Overlook Park, 2845 NMarcey Road. Come make a wreathor centerpiece from local greens, pine

cones and other natural materials.$20. Call 703-528-5406 forreservations.

Santa Visits Potomac Overlook. 1p.m. at Potomac Overlook Park, 2845N Marcey Road. Meet Santa duringhis only visit to Potomac Overlookthis year. Take photos and makefamily memories. Light refreshmentsavailable. Reservations required. Adonation of $5 per Santa visitor isrequested and appreciated. Call 703-528-5406 for reservations.

Old Glebe Walkabout. 1-3 p.m.,starting at Madison CommunityCenter, 3829 N. Stafford St. Enjoy atwo-mile walk around the Old Glebeneighborhood, featuring a behind-the-scenes look at a new exhibit andmore. Open to all ages, plenty of

stops. Free. Visitwww.walkarlington.com for more.

Notable Nature: Winter Storiesand Sketches. 1:30-3 p.m. at LongBranch Nature Center, 625 S. CarlinSprings Road. Families can learnabout nature journaling byconstructing a journal and then goingout in nature and recording what yousee. Free. 703-228-6535. Program#622954-I.

Remove Invasives. 2-4 p.m. at LongBranch Nature Center, 625 S. CarlinSprings Road. Families with childrenages 9 and older, adults and teenscan help clear the plants from thepark. Free. 703-228-6535.

Theater Performance. 2 p.m. or 7:30p.m. at The James Lee CommunityCenter Theater, 2855 Annandale

Road, Falls Church. Watch “AChristmas Carol” from TheProvidence Players. A portion of theproceeds will benefit The YoungHearts Foundation. $17/person. Visitwww.providenceplayers.org or 703-425-6782.

Holiday Concert. 3 p.m. The VirginiaEncore Chorale will perform atKenmore Middle School Theater, 200S. Carlin Springs Road. Free. TheSymphony Orchestra of NorthernVirginia Chamber Ensemble will be aspecial guest. Visitencorecreativity.org or 301-261-5747.

Annual Holiday Concert & SingAlong. 3 p.m. at Thomas JeffersonCommunity Theater, 125 S. OldGlebe Road. Potomac HarmonyChorus will perform. Free. Donationswill be accepted to benefit Doorways.

TUESDAY/DEC. 17Tiny Tot. 2 p.m. at Long Branch Nature

Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road.Children ages 3-5 years can discovernature through a themed program.$5 due at registration. 703-228-6535.Program #622914-L.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 18Tiny Tot. 3:30 p.m. at Long Branch

Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Children ages 3-5 years candiscover nature through a themedprogram. $5 due at registration. 703-228-6535. Program #622914-M.

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

ONGOINGRestaurants and Rhythms. The BID’s free

happy-hour live music series insideRosslyn restaurants. Origem bringsBrazilian jazz to Le Méridien. DaveChappel and friends performs blues rockat the Hyatt Arlington and Mary AnnRedmond sings jazz standards at the KeyBridge Marriott. Visit www.rosslynva.org.

Comedy. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. atComedy Spot, in Ballston Common Mall,4238 Wilson Blvd., children can enjoyComedySportz for Kidz. $10. Visitwww.comedyindc.com or 703-294-LAFF.

Comedy. Every Friday at 8 p.m. andSaturday at 7:30 p.m. is ComedySportz(“clean”) and at 10 p.m. on Friday andSaturday is the Blue Show (“unclean”),both at Comedy Spot, in Ballston CommonMall, 4238 Wilson Blvd. $15 each. Visitwww.comedyindc.com or 703-294-LAFF.

Poetry Series. 6-8 p.m. second Sunday ofthe month at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832Wilson Blvd. Hosted by poet Miles DavidMoore. Featured artists share their poetryfollowed by open readings. Free. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Open Mic Nite. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. everyWednesday at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832Wilson Blvd. Sign-up times are 7:30 p.m.and 10 p.m. Bring instruments, fans andfriends. Featured musicians will performfrom 9:30-10 p.m. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sunday everymonth at Galaxy Hut, 2711 Wilson Blvd.Visit www.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525-8646.

Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday at Whitlow’son Wilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd. Prizes for1st place. Free. Visit www.whitlows.com

or call 703-276-9693.Art Exhibit. See works by Kristina Bilonick,

Amy Chan, Matthew Fishel and others atthe Arlington Arts Center, 3550 WilsonBlvd. Exhibit runs through Dec. 22. Free.Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org or 703-248-6800.

Solo Exhibit. See works by Katie LynchThibault at the Arlington Arts Center,3550 Wilson Blvd. Exhibit runs throughDec. 22. Free. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org or 703-248-6800.

Exhibit. See “Western Mountain: Lovesong”through Jan. 4 in the Mezz Gallery atArtisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Free. Visitwww.artisphere.com for more.

Art Exhibit. See artist in residence EmilyFrancisco through Jan. 12 at Artisphere,1101 Wilson Blvd. every Friday from 6-10p.m. and Saturdays from noon-6 p.m. Herexhibit is called “May I Have the PianoDelivered to You?” Free. Visitwww.artisphere.com or call 703-875-1100.

Art Exhibit. See “Everything You AreLooking For” by Alicia Eggert from Nov.21 through Feb. 2 in the Terrace Galleryat Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Theexhibit draws on her background insculpture, design and dimensional studies.Free. Visit www.artisphere.com or call703-875-1100 for tickets.

Theater Performance. See the “SilentShakespeare” adaptation of “TwelfthNight” from Jan. 9 through Feb. 16 atSynetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St.Performances are Wednesday throughSaturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.Tickets start at $35, with a student, seniorand military discount. 866-811-4111 orvisit www.synetictheater.org for tickets.

CLASSESFall Classes. Arlington Arts Center, 3550

Wilson Blvd. New fall classes and publicprograms for all ages and in a variety ofmedia are available. Visitwww.arlingtonartscenter.org or call 703-

248-6800 for a schedule.

THURSDAY/DEC. 5Opening Reception. 7-10 p.m. Alicia

Eggert will talk about her exhibit“Everything You are Looking For” in theTerrace Gallery at Artisphere, 1101 WilsonBlvd. The exhibit draws on herbackground in sculpture, design anddimensional studies. Free. Visitwww.artisphere.com or call 703-875-1100for tickets.

SATURDAY/DEC. 7Music Performance. Sofia Rei will

perform at 8 p.m. at Artisphere’s DomeTheatre, 1101 Wilson Blvd. She exploresthe connections between the varioustraditions of South American folklore, jazz

and electronic sounds. $18. Visitwww.artisphere.com for more.

SUNDAY/DEC. 8Music Performance. 4:30 p.m. at Rosslyn

Spectrum Theatre at Artisphere, 1611 N.Kent St. The National Chamber Ensemblewill play seasonal music, classicalmasterpieces and feature 12-year-old AveryGagliano, who will play the violin andpiano. $30/adult; $15/student. Visitwww.nationalchamberensemble.org or888-841-2787.

“A Joyful Christmas Concert.” 4 p.m. inthe Reinsch Library auditorium onMarymount’s main campus, 2807 N. GlebeRoad. Hear Marymount’s Blue HarmonyShow Choir, Chapel Choir and specialguest Julia Nixon. Free. A reception willfollow. 703-284-1611.

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This alternative craft show is a chanceto shop local this holiday season. It is likeshopping Etsy.com, but in person. Join 40favorite local makers as they show andsell handmade goods. From children’sclothing made of vintage t-shirts, hand-made soap to plush anteaters and cleverholiday cards, GRUMP’s mix of vendorsshould have something unique for every-one. There will be a DJ and snacks andmaybe even a Yeti Sighting. GRUMP takesplace Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Artisphere,1101 Wilson Blvd. Visitwww.artisphere.com or call 703-875-1100.

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As much as last week’s column,“Scanticipation” was about my looking for-ward – in a non-foreboding way, to myscheduled CT Scan on the 27th and thepresumptive positive (not negative) results,having to write a column for this weekbefore having received those results makesthis writing effort particularly challenging.Due to the Thanksgiving holiday onThursday and the indeterminate staffingsituation on Friday, not to mention possiblevacation days taken by my oncologist, Ihave not heard back from my him as yetabout my scan. Not totally unexpected, butthe calm with which I wrote last week’scolumn has been replaced with an uneasi-ness that I had not anticipated. Perhapsreality has set in, finally.

On the one hand, no news is good news– and I can certainly live with that, as youregular readers know. On the other hand,generally speaking, my oncologist wouldrather not share bad news electronically(although we have discussed this and heknows my preference for knowing vs notknowing). And on yet another hand, theinformation has simply not been communi-cated to me because of the holiday andthere’s nothing more to be read into it thanthat. Much easier written than actuallyaccepted.

But accept it I must. Which really is nobig deal since the exchange of informationis basically out of any of my hands anyway.And as an experienced cancer patientfamiliar with the emotional demands ofwaiting for the life-and-death-type results aCT Scan can indicate, I should know better– and I do, however…what bothers memost is my attitude in last week’s column. Ithink I anticipated disrespectfully, as if I wassome kind of big shot simply because I hadbeen through it all so many times beforeand moreover, I felt fairly asymptomaticand as such, somehow I knew better (notbest, just better) and the sense that I hadwas that not much problematic with mylungs would be indicated when the resultscame back. And I may yet be correct, butlast week’s column smacked of a certaintype of hubris (is there more than onekind?) thinking I knew something. Well, Ididn’t and I don’t know anything. Cancerwill do what it does and it probably doesn’tconsider what I think I feel or what I feel Ithink. Ultimately, as in many things in life,it’s results that matter and I’m a a little madat myself for presuming/anticipating factsnot in evidence. I should have expressed ahealthier dose of respect and concern (andhope, always) and not taken any sides inthe debate over whether feeling nothingwas in fact as significant as I wrote it outto be.

Presumably, I will the know scan resultssoon enough, but not before this week’scolumn needed to be submitted. I don’tbelieve I necessarily crossed a line express-ing confidence about an as yet unpublishedresult. But as a cancer patient, I really don’twant to tempt fate, just in case anyone ispaying attention, if you know what I mean?So I guess this column is an attempt to righta wrong, in arrears, if that’s even possible.When you’ve outlived your original prog-nosis by as long as I have, introspectingbecomes an occupational-type hazard. Still,life goes on, thankfully.

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Marybeth Montoro says herentire body relaxed as shelay stretched out on a yogamat for savasana, a relax-

ation pose, at Pure Prana Yoga Studio inAlexandria, while her yoga instructorguided the class through a breathing prac-tice.

“That is where I first learned to meditate,”said Montoro. “I was going through a stress-ful time. The teacher would guide usthrough it, teaching us how to meditate withour breath. At the end of class we did a clearmind meditation where you watched thethoughts float out of your mind like clouds.”

The holiday season brings merriment andfestivity, but it can also bring stress and fa-tigue. A study by the American Psychologi-cal Association showed that 61 percent ofAmericans experience stress frequently dur-ing the holidays, while 68 percent experi-ence frequent fatigue. Mental health expertssay meditation and restorative yoga can beeffective methods for dealing with both.

“Meditation and restorative yoga is a goodway to deal with and relieve the symptomsof stress, and I highly recommend it becauseit has a relaxing effect on the body,” saidLinda Gulyn, Ph.D., professor of psychol-ogy at Marymount University in Arlington.

However, she said, “It is important thatpeople look at the root causes of stress. Inthe long-term you need to look at what’swrong in your life.”

Kathy Judd, a yoga instructor at 532Yogain Alexandria, agrees that yoga is benefi-cial. “Because we are pulled in so many dif-ferent directions during the holidays, we’reless likely to be nourishing ourselves, andwe’re putting toxins in our body,” she said.

“Restorative yoga and medita-tion can allow us to come backto what we’re feeling and whatwe’re thinking.”

Judd said her meditationpractice consists of rolling outof bed and sitting for 10 min-utes on a pillow or blanket,closing her eyes and watchingher breath. “Meditation pro-vides a buffer between some-thing stressful happening andmy reaction to it,” she said. “Aregular meditation practicehelps me to witness all of thebusiness like traffic, crowdedholiday shopping, people fight-ing for parking spaces … like itis a really interesting televisionshow.”

Even a five-minute medita-tion is effective, especially if itis done repetitively in this way,said Sara Vandergoot, co-ownerand director of yoga at Mindthe Mat Yoga & Pilates in Alex-andria and Arlington. “It canbecome habitual, like taking ashower. You don’t feel right un-less you’ve done it. It is a cu-mulative effect of maintainingclarity and calm. That is why itis important to do it every day.”

Vandergoot teaches privateone-on-one meditation sessionsand incorporates the practiceinto her yoga classes. “Studieshave shown that [when] themind quiets, the nervous system calms andthat mental clarity is the result of the mindfocusing on one thing,” she said. “One tech-nique of meditation is the focus on onemantra or affirmation such as ‘may I be

happy.’ Another technique is focusing on thebreath coming in and out of your nose orfocusing on a single object like a candleflame.”

One challenge that those just starting to

meditate might face is an in-ability to control a wonderingmind, said Vandergoot. “Atool to help beginners whenyour mind wanders is focus-ing on one object or mantra,”she suggested. “Saying ‘ho-hum’ in your mind is good forbeginners.” Vandergoot alsofocuses on restorative yoga,which “is generally done withprops like blankets, blocksand bolsters. It is really calm-ing and rejuvenating for thenervous system. If you’re tiredin the afternoon and you’rethinking ‘I’d really like to takea nap,’ it is amazing that even15 minutes of restorativeyoga can make you feel reju-venated and refreshed. “It’sgood to use props,” she said,so the body is supported andisn’t straining. “The body letsgo. It’s about releasing deep-seated tension in the body.”

Yoga instructor JillMinneman, a member of theboard of directors at the GiveBack Yoga Foundation, cre-ated a two-hour restorativeyoga workshop, designed spe-cifically for holiday-relatedstress. She guides studentsthrough a series of relaxationposes in a candle-lit room.“Stress is like garbage: Itbuilds up and you have to get

rid of it,” she said. “Restorative yoga is de-signed to release stress through a variety ofpassive yoga postures, breathing and evensome meditation to help release tension inthe mind and body.”

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Yoga instructor Jill Minneman demonstrates suptabaddha konasana, a restorative yoga pose. Experts sayrestorative yoga and meditation can help relieve stress.

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While the holiday season is filledwith parties, shopping, decorat-ing and other festive activities,

mental health experts say it often brings un-welcome guests as well: stress and depres-sion.

While they can be difficult to managewhen one is in the midst of a bout, with afew strategies one may be able to preventboth before they ruin the holiday season.

Frederic Bemak, Ed.D., a professor incounseling and development at GeorgeMason University in Fairfax, said causes ofstress and depression during the holidayscan include difficult family dynamics or is-sues such as illness, death of family mem-bers or changes due to marriage or divorce.

“People need to have open and clear dia-logues about those issues,” said Bemak. “An-ticipatory conversations about those issues

in advance is better than arriving and thensaying ‘Now what do I do?’”

Bemak advises managing one’s own issuesfirst. Sometimes that means seeking pro-fessional help. “Gain an understanding ofyour issues and behaviors,” he said. “If youhave had a difficult relationship with a fam-ily member, you have to work on that foryourself and ask yourself ‘How do I handlethose things when these issues come up?’so you don’t get pulled back into behaviorpatterns that are unhealthy.”

Bethesda-based psychotherapist KarenSoltes, a licensed clinical social worker whotreats military veterans, said while spend-ing time with family can be challenging, alack of familial connection can also poseobstacles.

“During the holidays, it is hard for peoplewho don’t have family,” said Soltes. “A lotof veterans I work with are disconnectedfrom their families and are lonely becausethey don’t have family to be with.”

Linda Gulyn, Ph.D., a professor of psy-chology at Marymount University in Arling-ton, said high expectations can lead to anxi-ety and sadness as well. “Some people feelthis need to spend a lot of money, whichcan contribute to stress, especially withparents and children,” she said. “They haveunrealistic expectations which can lead toprofound disappointment.”

In addition to dealing with possiblecauses, recognizing the warning signs ofstress and depression can help prevent se-rious bouts.

“One big sign that your mood is beingaffected is trouble with sleeping,” saidGulyn. “Senses of hopelessness, guilt, re-gret or other kinds of negative feelings aresigns, as well as overeating and alcohol orsubstance abuse. You’re also more likely tobe more agitated with other people.”

Shorter days and less sunlight are othercontributors. “The holidays happen to fallin winter where we’re more likely to have

our moods affected by lack of light,” shesaid. “That is our brain’s response to re-duced sunlight, which we need very much.”

If one feels the warning signs of stress ordepression, there are behavior modifica-tions that can help ward off both. “Watchthe alcohol consumption,” said Gulyn. “Getas much activity and sunlight as possibleand try to modify your expectations.”

However, Gulyn says that at the top ofher list is social support. “Have interactionswith other people who can keep you activeor give comfort, advice, fun or joy,” she said.“Exercise is great, meditation is great, butnothing beats spending quality time withfriends.

Soltes said, “I tell people to put them-selves at the top of their Christmas list andgive as generously [to] and nurture them-selves as they do others in their lives. Thatcould mean having a ‘staycation’ like stay-ing at home in your pajamas and watchingyour favorite movie on Netflix.”

Holiday Blues: Cope, Prevent Experts say being realistic and seekingsupport can help avoid stress, depression.


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By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

Patty McAndrews works out witha trainer twice a week at TRUEHealth and Wholeness in Arling-ton. She found that restarting her

fitness regimen about two months ago hasstrengthened her abdominal muscles andtoned her body. A threat to her fitnesslooms, however: the holidays and the foodand festivities that come with them.McAndrews plans to continue her workoutschedule to combat the traditional holidayweight gain.

“I am excited about the working out dur-ing the holidays because it gives me the free-dom to indulge,” she said.

From eggnog and chocolate truffles toYule logs and Linzer cookies, the holidaysbring an onslaught of sugar-filled delicacies.Those who find it hard to resist multipleservings of Italian trifle at an office partyor chocolate-covered gingerbread men at acookie exchange might be kicking them-selves for overindulging come January, how-ever.

To keep that from happening, local nutri-tion and fitness experts share their tricksfor staying in shape and helping their cli-ents do the same during the sweetest timeof the year.

“It is a very hard time of the year, evenfor me,” said Lisa Pawloski, Ph.D., chair ofthe Department of Nutrition and Food Stud-ies at George Mason University in Fairfax.“Everyone has challenges. There is foodeverywhere. Office parties are filled withfatty food. There are dishes filled with candyall around the office this time of year.”

Pawloski believes bringing calm to theholiday bustle can aid in fitness. “It is im-portant to reduce your stress so that youdon’t over consume,” she said. “Many

people react to stress by over-eating.”

Planning ahead is one strat-egy to avoid gluttony duringholiday gatherings. “Thinkabout nibbling on smallamounts of healthy foodthroughout the day to fill youup a bit instead waiting on abig meal to fill you up,” saidMichael Nordvall, Ed.D., pro-fessor of health and humanperformance at MarymountUniversity in Arlington. “Takeyour time while you’re eating,chew slowly, eat slowly. Theslower you eat, the less foodyou end up eating becauseyou will get fuller sooner.”

Loading up on nutritiousnibbles in advance of a bigevent might make platters ofpound-packing fare appearless appealing. “When itcomes to holiday parties orbuffets, eat something healthybefore you go so you’re notfeeling overly hungry,” saidPawloski. “Think about eatingprotein and whole grains be-cause high-fiber food will al-low you to feel fuller for a longer period oftime.”

“My personal philosophy is for people toenjoy themselves at a party,” said Nina Elliotof TRUE Health and Wholeness in Arling-ton. “Have some of everything, but don’tgo back for seconds. Don’t be obsessed withthe food, move through the crowd, focuson enjoying the people who are there.”

When faced with a large spread of tanta-lizing eats, be selective. “You have to askyourself, ‘Is it worth the calories?’ Sincethere is such a variety, being picky is im-

portant,” said Pawloski. “Go after the foodyou really enjoy. There is research thatshows that when you eat food you enjoy,you secrete more of the digestive enzymesand you absorb more nutrients of thoseparticular foods.”

Resist the urge to clean your plate. “Mostpeople will pile on as much food as theycan and feel the requirement to finish ev-erything,” said Nordvall. “Start with smallerportions.”

While libations can add merriment to aholiday party, they can also add pounds.

“For the adults, things like al-coholic beverages and eggnogcan slow you down, make youdrowsy,” said Nordvall. “One ofthe worst things that can hap-pen after a big meal is to fallasleep because your metabo-lism slows down.”

When it comes to sit-downdinners with family and friends,both Pawloski and Nordvallsuggest loading up on low-calo-rie liquids and moving around.“Have water or some broth be-fore you eat a meal,” saidPawloski. “That will actuallymake you feel a little full.”

“Going on a walk with yourfamily after a big meal will in-crease metabolism and helpwith digestion,” said Nordvall.

Elliot even recommends thatthose concerned about main-taining fitness consider hiringa trainer for the holidays.“Maybe four sessions during themonth of December, once aweek, for weight training spe-cifically,” she said. “Have a ses-sion right before a big partywhere you know there is going

to be rich food.”Elliot says that weight training is impor-

tant to maintaining muscle mass and reduc-ing stress. “Most people can go for a run,but what is often lacking is proper utiliza-tion of weights,” she said. “People with moremuscle mass have a higher metabolism be-cause muscles are energy demanding.”

Her husband, Christian Elliot, fellowtrainer and co-owner of TRUE Health andWholeness, said, “One of the great benefitsabout strength training is how it boosts theclient’s self confidence.”

Staying Fit During the Holidays Staving off extra poundsduring the season of sweets.

Arlington fitness trainer Christian Elliot guides PattyMcAndrews through strength training exercises. Expertssuggest exercising before a holiday event where richfoods will be abundant.

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When Alice Jenkins saw her doctor twomonths ago, he diagnosed her with highblood pressure and high cholesterol, and

suggested she change her diet and lose about 30pounds. Lawson, 45, started a diet program and haslost nine and a half pounds, but now that she’s inthe midst of the holiday season, she’s concernedabout losing the strides that she’s made with her di-etary changes.

“I have a large family and we get together a lotduring the holidays,” said Lawson, who lives in Al-exandria. “There is always sweet potato pie, maca-roni and cheese, and deep fried turkey.”

She’s not alone. While the holiday season is a fa-vorite time to celebrate with family and friends, forsome it is also a time to overindulge in rich, fat-ladenfoods. However, local chefs say it is possible to rec-reate time-honored dishes that are often family tra-

ditions with less fat and fewer calories — and with-out sacrificing taste.

“The greatest piece of nutritional advice I mightgive a class or client would be to increase one’s con-sumption of vegetables and whole grains,” saidNichole Ferrigno, a certified holistic health coach andchef at L’Academie de Cuisine in Bethesda. “Withinthe framework of holiday foods, I’d suggest makingthe focus of one’s holiday table whole grains andvegetables.”

Tweaking recipes for traditional holiday foods tomake them heart-healthy and waistline-friendly iseasier that one might think, says Ferrigno. “Manyfestive and traditional foods of the season are healthyat the core, but have been laden with processed sug-ars and refined carbohydrates to the point where theycease to have much nutritional value,” she said. “Tra-ditionally, we enjoy hearty, warming and nurturingfoods this time of the year, which is adaptive behav-ior, as this is the time of the year when our bodies

Holiday Recipe MakeoversStrategies for keeping traditional treats healthy.

NicholeFerrigno, acertifiedholistichealthcoach andchef atL’Academiede Cuisinein Bethesda,suggestsmakingwholegrains andvegetablesthe focus ofone’s holi-day table.

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have greater calorie demands tokeep warm.”

Lenora Lawson, chef faculty at TheInternational Culinary School at TheArt Institute of Washington in Arling-ton, suggests alternative ingredientsfor dishes such as cranberry sauce andcasseroles.

“When making cranberry saucefrom scratch, a lot of recipes call forbrown sugar,” she said. “You can useagave or honey, or if you really wantto get creative you can use pineapplejuice.”

To make eggnog more healthful,Lawson recommends using skim milkinstead of whole milk. “If you wantto go way outside the box, you canuse almond milk or soy milk,” shesaid.

Lawson says that white rice is a nu-trition culprit that can be replacedeasily. “Rice is a holiday meal favor-ite,” she said. “Substitute white ricefor brown rice and use a pilaf methodby sautéing onion in olive oil and add-ing vegetables like celery, carrots orpeas. You can garnish it with driedcranberries to make it more festive.”

Warming soups like roasted carrot-ginger, or mushroom barley areamong Ferrigno’s recommended holi-day menu items.

Additionally, she said, “Think sweetpotato pancakes instead of traditionalpotato latkes or arugula salad withroasted butternut squash, dried cran-berries, pumpkin seeds, and shavedparmesan.”

For those who love roasted meat,Ferrigno said, “I’d recommend goingwith a light poultry here, like chicken,turkey or Cornish hen. Keep every-thing fresh and unprocessed. Actually,a bit of fat is essential in any diet:most of our vitamins are fat soluble,plus fat is what creates satiety andsatisfaction. Remember that lots offiber will absorb excess fat and cho-lesterol in the blood, so eat lots ofthose veggies and barley.”

Offering advice on holiday desserts,Ferrigno said, “Think gingerbreadlaced with lots of rich spices and mo-lasses, [which are] high in iron andother trace minerals, pears poachedin wine, fresh oranges and cinnamonsticks, or a flourless dark chocolatecake with a simple fruit sauce and aswirl of lightly sweetened Greek yo-gurt instead of whipped cream.”

Lawson has a secret ingredient foran all-American dessert as well.“When it comes to apple pie, mostcrust is made with white flour andbutter,” she said. “You can substitutewheat flour and the only differenceis that the crust is a little thicker. Youcan also substitute apple juice forsugar or cook the apples before mak-ing the pie and let them concentratebecause apples are naturally sweetanyway.”

By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

Allison Brunner said the Christmasholiday season is her favorite timeof year. In addition to the holiday

festivities and spending time with familyand friends, the Centreville resident enjoysholiday shopping. In fact, she purchased somany presents last year that sheis still paying off the credit carddebt she incurred.

“I did most of my shopping onBlack Friday sales and took ad-vantage of online daily deals,”said Brunner. “I was so focusedon the great deals that I didn’treally keep track of how much Iwas spending.”

When it comes to holidayshopping, financial experts sayit is easy to get lost in the revelry of theseason and lose track of one’s financial re-ality. Local money gurus are here to help,however, with advice to avoid holiday over-spending.

“It is really about budgeting and going inwith a plan,” said Steve Pilloff, Ph.D., assis-tant professor of finance at the School ofManagement at George Mason Universityin Fairfax. “A lot of gifts look fantastic andtempting and you want to buy them andyou get carried away. It is important to doyour research, make a budget and stick toit.”

Kristan L. Anderson, director of retire-ment plan services at West Financial Ser-vices in McLean agrees. “I think the bestway to avoid overspending during the holi-days is to set a per-person budget and stickto it,” she said. “To avoid any hard feelingsamong family and friends, sometimes it isbest to have a discussion and agree upon aset limit before shopping.”

Theresia Wansi, Ph.D., associate profes-sor of finance at Marymount University inArlington, suggests using discretion whencreating a list of gift recipients. “Do not feel

obliged to send gifts to all family members,colleagues and friends,” she said. “You arenot Santa. Do not succumb to unrealisticpressures of Christmas.”

Susan E. Hamilton, a senior financialplanner for West Financial Services inMcLean, suggests creating a shopping bud-get that includes all expenses. “Call it aspending plan if that makes you feel better,just make sure to have limits,” she said. “In-clude the costs of gifts, shipping, wrapping,greeting cards and any entertaining costs.”

Shop wisely and avoid impulsive buying.“Make no hasty decisions when shopping,”said Wansi. “Stick to the gift list and bud-get.” Pilloff said, “If you walk into an elec-tronics store without a plan, you might walkout spending more than you can afford.”

“Try to use cash instead of credit cards,to be more mindful of how much you’respending,” said Hamilton. “Shop early toavoid last minute panic and higher shippingcosts for rush deliveries.”

Wansi also said that last minute shoppingcan come with a high price tag. “It can bequite costly since we tend to grab itemswithout considering prices,” she said.“There are great deals on Black Friday, butyou do not have to wait ’til then, you canshop early at black-Friday.net.”

Being frugal doesn’t mean being aScrooge. “Instead of using fancy wraps andgift bags, use newspapers to wrap gifts,”said Wansi. “Consider using old gift bags/wraps from last year. Compare prices onlineand between retailers at websites likepricegrabber.com. Also check out free cou-pon websites like www.ebizmba.com/ar-ticles/coupon-websites for great deals.”

Anderson said, “Some people like to pur-chase only second-hand gifts, either through

Craigslist, eBay, or similarsites,” she said. “The idea isto avoid buying new things,instead buying serviceableitems that someone else nolonger has a use for. Gener-ally, this idea has a lower costand is ‘greener.’”

Pilloff says planning aheadcould help avoid pitfalls likeBrunner’s. “I would rather seesomeone save ahead of time

rather than using a credit card for holidayspending,” he said. “Create a side accountto avoid financial pressures at Christmas,”Wasnsi said. “This should be done prefer-ably at the start of the year, so, it might betoo late for now, but it is a great tip for fu-ture years.” Those who choose to use creditcards for holiday shopping should educatethemselves. “For someone who doesn’t saveand is going to use credit cards, they shouldmake well-informed decisions,” said Pilloff.“Use an online credit card calculator. Askyourself, ‘If I make this payment everymonth, how long is it going to take me topay off this credit card?”

Save money by shopping in bulk. “Givethe same gift, or type of gift, to a numberof recipients,” said Hamilton. “For example,a bottle of wine, which you could purchaseby the case to save money, depending onthe number of people on your list. Otherexamples [are] plants, food, books, CDs,photos, magazine subscriptions.”

Tips for Avoiding Holiday OverspendingHolidays

Financial expertsoffer advice foravoiding a Januarymoney hangover.

Financial experts suggest usingcash instead of credit cards tokeep track of holiday spending

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“Do not feel obliged to send gifts to allfamily members, colleagues and friends.You are not Santa. Do not succumb tounrealistic pressures of Christmas.”

— Theresia Wansi, Ph.D., Marymount University

Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Pho-tos welcomed.

Carrie McIntyre has been appointed chief fi-nancial officer at Interstate Hotels & Resorts. Mostrecently serving as the company’s executive vicepresident and treasurer, McIntyre’s new positionreports directly to the chief executive officer andencompasses the oversight of corporate and hotelaccounting, treasury, tax, financial planning andanalysis, asset management, internal audit and riskmanagement functions.

Throughout her nearly 12-year tenure in thehospitality segment, she has acquired leadershipexperience with finance, strategic financial plan-ning and analysis, investor relations and riskmanagement. McIntyre holds a bachelor of sciencedegree in accounting from Virginia PolytechnicInstitute and State University. For more informa-tion on Interstate Hotels & Resorts, visitwww.InterstateHotels.com

Shy-Luen Chen has been named as the newconductor of the String Orchestra, effective for theArlington Youth Orchestral Program’s 2013-2014season. Chen takes the baton from Jennifer Wade,who served as conductor for the first four seasonsand will remain as music director. Chen holds adoctorate in orchestral conducting from the Univer-sity of Maryland, a master’s degree in violinperformance from the University of Maryland, anda second master’s degree in orchestral conductingfrom the Pennsylvania State University. His con-ducting experience includes nine years with the DCYouth Orchestra, where he served as first violinsectional coach for their top orchestra, and in othercapacities as needed.

O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub of Arlington, wasnamed one of the top five Irish pubs across sixteenstates and the District of Columbia.LazyLoafer.com, the site dedicated to teachingpeople how to “loaf” the “lazy” way, recently askedits readers to pick the best Irish pubs in the south-

ern United States. The locally owned and operatedpub, about to celebrate its seven-year anniversary,is located at 3207 Washington Blvd. Visitwww.facebook.com/OsullivansArlington.

Eight of Bean, Kinney & Korman’s attorneys wererecently selected by their peers for inclusion in“The Best Lawyers in America” 2014 The attorneyswere recognized for legal work in eight differentpractice areas: Jennifer Brust: Bankruptcy andCreditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorgani-zation Law (2010-2014) and Litigation –Bankruptcy (2010-2014); Joseph Corish: Bank-ing and Finance Law (2013-2014); Leo Fisher:Commercial Litigation (2013-2014); TimothyHughes: Construction Law and Litigation – Con-struction (2012-2014); Jonathan Kinney: RealEstate Law (2008-2014); James Korman: Fam-ily Law (1995-2014); Christian Lapham: FamilyLaw (2014); and James Schroll: Bankruptcy andCreditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorgani-zation Law (2005-2014).

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SportsArlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman

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By Jon Roetman

The Connection

Senior guard Zack Esherick is theYorktown boys’ basketball team’smost versatile player and it’s onlyreturning double-digit scorer. Se-

nior point guard Jeremiah Leano, a three-year varsity athlete, will be asked to runthe show.

Outside of those two, the 2013-14 Patri-ots are a team of interchangeable partswaiting for athletes to emerge as reliablecontributors.

Last season, Yorktown lost to Wakefieldin the district tournament semifinals andfell to eventual region champion Woodson

in the opening round of the regional tour-nament. Esherick led Yorktown in scoringat 14 points per game and figures to be thisyear’s top offensive threat, as well. Leanois stepping into the starting point guard role.

“We have a lot of potential,” Leano said.“We have a lot of young guys that are will-ing to work hard and meand Zack are trying tolead them.”

While Esherick hasthe most experience asa scorer, head coachRich Avila said theteam’s flex offense willbe at its best if severalplayers can score nine or10 points per game, rather than one playerscoring a bunch.

Avila said January is around the time hisYorktown teams usually develop cohesive-ness in the flex offense, so how well theteam is playing as it enters its holiday tour-nament could be a telling sign. The Patri-

ots will compete in the Falls Church holi-day tournament Dec. 27, 28 and 30.

“They’ve both got to make us better,” Avilasaid of Esherick and Leano. “… [Esherickis] really our most versatile player. …Leano’s got to stay out of foul trouble. He’sgot to run the show out there.”

Along with Esherickand Leano, juniorsEdmund Pendleton andJohn Cohen are likelystarters. Seniors WillRoebuck and Tom Shean,and sophomore ConorShears could see signifi-cant playing time.

Avila said Roebuck, theYorktown football team’s varsity quarter-back the last two seasons, could play a piv-otal role for the Patriots. He played basket-ball as a sophomore but did not play lastseason.

“I think he’s a guy that’s going to add alot because of his versatility,” Avila said. “…

He can be the glue for us in both groups.”Yorktown opened its season against Lee

on Tuesday, after The Connection’s dead-line. The Patriots will face Montrose Chris-tian at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Hayfield Sec-ondary School before hosting Oakton onTuesday, Dec. 10.

The Patriots became a member of Con-ference 6 after the VHSL’s six-class realign-ment.

Yorktown, Washington-Lee and Hayfieldleft the former National District and joinedFairfax, Langley, Madison, McLean andSouth Lakes of the former Liberty Districtto form a new conference.

Esherick said the Patriots are ready forthe new competition.

“Our [district] last year was pretty tough,too,” Esherick said. “Edison was in our [dis-trict] last year and they’re going to be prettygood this year.

We’ve seen those teams in summer leagueand spring league so I think we know whatwe’re going to face.”

Yorktown senior point guard Jeremiah Leano will be relied upon forleadership this season.

The Yorktown boys’ basketball team is looking for scoring threats toemerge.

Esherick Returns as Yorktown’s Top Scoring ThreatSenior point guardLeano will be askedfor leadership.

“They’ve both got tomake us better,”

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NoVa Harriers ShineAt Foot Locker Regionals

Marshall senior Mackenzie Haight was one of fiveNorthern Virginia harriers to finish in the top 10 atthe Foot Locker Cross County Championship SouthRegionals on Nov. 30 at McAlpine Greenway Park inCharlotte, N.C., and earn a berth to nationals.

Haight (Vienna) placed fifth in the boys’ race witha time of 14:51. The Vienna native placed sixth inthe Group 5A boys’ race at the VHSL state meet onNov. 15. Edison senior Louis Colson, who won the5A boys’ state championship, finished fourth at FootLocker South with a time of 14:50.

In the girls’ race, Virginia 6A state championCaroline Alcorta, a senior at West Springfield, fin-ished first at Foot Locker South with a time of 16:55.

Lake Braddock teammates Hannah Christen(17:15) and Katy Kunc (17:16) placed fifth and sixth,

respectively. The five Northern Virginia runners,along with the other top-10 finishers, will competeat nationals on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Morley Field,Balboa Park in San Diego.

Football PlayoffsThe top-seeded Centreville football team and No.

3 Westfield will meet in the 6A North final on Dec. 7at Centreville High School. The winner advances tothe state championship game to take on the winnerof the 6A South final between No. 1 Oscar Smithand No. 3 Colonial Forge.

Centreville beat Westfield 28-0 during the regularseason on Oct. 11. Centreville defeated No. 13 Stone-wall Jackson 52-27 on Nov. 30 during the 6A Northsemifinals at Centreville High School. Westfield de-feated No. 2 Lake Braddock 19-16 at Lake BraddockSecondary School, overcoming a 16-3 deficit in thegame’s final six minutes.

Sports Briefs

Email announcements [email protected] is Thursday at noon. Photos arewelcome.

James W. Thomas Jr., of Arling-ton, to serve a five-year term on MercerUniversity’s Board of Trustees. Thomasis a partner with Arnold and Porter LLP.He earned his bachelor of arts degreefrom Mercer in 1993 and is a member ofthe Mercer President’s Club. Thomas isa partner with Arnold and Porter’s liti-gation practice group. He previouslyserved as law clerk to Judge VanessaRutz of the District of Columbia Court ofAppeals from 1999-2000. Thomasearned his Juris Doctor from The GeorgeWashington University Law School.

Arlington Public Schools earneda Platinum Certification as a VirginiaSchool Board Association CertifiedGreen Schools Division. The GreenSchools Challenge is a friendly compe-tition designed to encourage

implementation of specific environmen-tal policies and practical actions thatreduce the carbon emissions generatedby both the local school division and thebroader community. In addition to theGreen Schools certification, nine schoolswere awarded first, second or thirdplace in categories based on the size ofthe school division.

Because Arlington Public Schoolsplaced first in last year’s competition, itwas not eligible for consideration for anaward this year.

The Virginia School BoardsAssociation’s second annual studentvideo contest challenged high schoolstudents across Virginia to create a 30-second video around the theme of“What’s Super About Public Schools.”Arlington Career Center students PeterBrow, Fred Wolf, Maryam Oukib,Kyle Quinn, Evan Spytek and LenaMobin were awarded first place. Visithttps://vimeo.com/75892416 to seetheir video.

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“Flourishing After 55” from ArlingtonOffice of Senior Adult Programs for Dec.16-21.

Senior trips: Monday, Dec. 16,Maryland Live! Casino, $9; Tuesday,Dec. 17, Richmond Capitol building andlunch, $23; Wednesday, Dec. 18, Ice! atNational Harbor, $34; Friday, Dec. 20,International Gem and Jewelry Show,$10; Saturday, Dec. 21, The KennedyCenter, Handel’s Messiah, $75. Call Ar-lington County 55+ Travel,703-228-4748. Registration required.

Senior living in Arlington, Mon-day, Dec. 16, 1 p.m., Lee. Free. Details,703-228-0555.

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psychology from Marymount.For the first time at a Marymount Veterans Day

Luncheon, there was a Missing Man Table, laid outfor one person and full of symbolism, in remem-brance of those who died in battle. Also for the firsttime, Marymount handed out Veterans Day ChallengeCoins, a tradition that builds camaraderie in thearmed forces. Challenge Coins provide the holderwith the option to challenge another vet for some

favor. If the other person has a coin, too, he or she isoff the hook. No coin, the favor is called. With thepresentation of the coins, Marymount recognized itsmost senior veteran, Donald F. Lavanty, Esq., profes-sor of business and chair of the Department ofHealthcare Management and Legal Studies, as wellas its youngest, Frances Dong ’15, a sociology majorfrom Chantilly. Members of MU’s chapter of the Stu-dent Veterans of America Association then passed outthe rest of the Challenge Coins to the veterans in theaudience.

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year, the Arlington Connectiondevotes its entire issue to thecreativity of local students. Theresults are always remarkable,and the editions have wonmany awards. It is a keepsakeedition for many families.

We publish artwork, poetry,essays, creative writing,opinion pieces, short stories,photography, photos ofsculpture or gardens or othercreative efforts.

We ask that all submissionsbe digital so they can be sentthrough e-mail or delivered onCD or flash drive. Writingshould be submitted in richtext format (.rtf). Artworkshould be provided in .jpgformat. Identify each piece ofwriting or art, including thestudent’s full name, age, grade and town of residence, plus the nameof the school, name of teacher and town of school location. Pleaseprovide the submissions by Friday, Dec. 6 for publication the week ofDec. 26.

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