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Captain David Groux chats with Alex Heimann who has just comefrom Gold’s Gym and Emma Blanton. This is part of the local initia-tive on Oct. 4 to host an event in each police district to celebrateNational Coffee with a Cop Day. Groux, who is joined by CorporalBeth Lennon, says people stop by on their way to work or afterdropping off their children to have a casual conversation and a freecup of coffee on the porch compliments of Starbucks.

Captain David Groux chats with Alex Heimann who has just comefrom Gold’s Gym and Emma Blanton. This is part of the local initia-tive on Oct. 4 to host an event in each police district to celebrateNational Coffee with a Cop Day. Groux, who is joined by CorporalBeth Lennon, says people stop by on their way to work or afterdropping off their children to have a casual conversation and a freecup of coffee on the porch compliments of Starbucks.

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The controversy of Fire Station 8has mostly passed. Whether ornot the station would move

away from the neighborhood it has tra-ditionally served was settled last yearwhen the County Board decided it wouldremain in place, but what shape the newfire station takes is still to be decided.

At a work session on Sept. 26, CountyManager Mark Schwartz and the CountyBoard members seemed to agree that de-spite the county’s crunch for land, a multi-story mixed use fire station like Fire Sta-tion 10 in Rosslyn would not be appropri-ate for Fire Station 8.

In both land and money, a multi-story,mixed use Fire Station 8 would be costly.New floors could add up to 10,000 to30,000 square feet of new space to the

building, which could be rezoned to havenon-fire station related uses. But this newspace would also require an additional 34to 102 new spaces of parking depending onhow many levels were added, which wouldmean the acquisition of two to six new par-cels of land around the site, including anexisting commercial property, to build moreparking. Separate access to the upper floorswould also be required, which presents an-other design challenge. The aquisition of thenew parcels and other design challenges ofa mixed-use fire station would add between$9.1 to $25 million to the project’s esti-mated cost. It would also add six to ninemonths to the project’s developmenttimeline.

During the commentary, members of the

County Board agreed with the countymanager’s assessments that the costs ofa mixed-use fire station outweighed thebenefit for this development. Construc-tion on the project is estimated to beginin Fall 2018 with completion in Fall 2021.Design for the new fire station will con-tinue as the project seeks funding in theupcoming FY2019 CIP budget.

“We’re at the conceptual stage rightnow,” said Schwartz. “At the next point,we want to sit down with members ofthe community. The answer [at this site]has to be something the community pur-sues that is significant and calls out thesacrifices this community made and theproud history of the original fire servicethat was segregated.”

Just a Fire StationNo mixed-use for Fire Station 8.

Fall FestCrowds attended the 2017 Columbia Pike Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7.

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From left, Ebony Davis, Darnel Brandon, and Danielle Day enjoy the day.Sara Davenport of Twisted Vines Bottleshop & Bistro waves to a cus-tomer sampling the store’s wine selection at the Fall Fest.

Brad Doggett performs on stage.


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At 10 months old, EmmaLaukhuf isn’t old enoughto walk. But that didn’t

stop her from joining hundredsof others in the 13th annualDown Syndrome Association ofNorthern Virginia’s Buddy WalkOct. 1 on the campus of GeorgeMason University.

Emma, born last Decemberwith Down syndrome, was car-ried along the Mason Pondcourse by her parents Kent andDana. Surrounding the familywere dozens of supporters aspart of Team #EmmaStrong,which helped raise funds for pro-grams to assist individuals withDown syndrome in the NorthernVirginia area.

“We have been abundantlyblessed by the Down SyndromeNorthern Virginia team, whohave welcomed us with openarms,” said Dana Laukhuf.“DSANV was an important partof our life during prenatal diag-nosis and continues to be a hugesupport to us today. We areproud to walk with Emma andour new friends in an effort togive something back.”

Team #EmmaStrong raisedover $1,900 through the BuddyWalk, which supports the localprograms and services thatDSANV provides to individualswith Down syndrome and theirfamilies living in Northern Vir-ginia. A portion of the fundsraised are directed towards thenational advocacy initiatives ofthe National Down SyndromeSociety.

Locally, DSANV services in-cludes: helping families adjust tothe birth of a child with Downsyndrome; provides individualswith Down syndrome and theirfamilies with educational, finan-cial, medical, legal and socialsupport and resources; providessocial and educational events forindividuals with Down syn-drome and their families; worksto increase community aware-ness of the capabilities and con-tributions of individuals withDown syndrome; provides finan-cial support to families in needwith camp scholarships, confer-ence scholarships and donationsof durable medical equipment;and supports local organizationsthat provide services to individu-als with Down syndrome.

For more information, visitwww.dsanv.org.

Buddy Walk 2017 DSANV event raises funds,awareness for Down syndrome.

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The 13th annual Buddy Walk gets underway at George Mason University.


Bishop Ireton cheerleaders greet 2-year-old Oliver Humesfrom Alexandria during the walk.


Burt Hudson and his sonJack, 3, from Arlington,took part in the BuddyWalk for the third time.


Theos Pepe-Mackey, 9, from Arlington and his momEftyhia Pepe, enjoy the live music by The Real Geniuses.

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Kent and Dana Laukhuf,holding daughter Emma,participate in the 13th annualDSANV Buddy Walk Oct. 1 atGeorge Mason University.Emma was born last Decem-ber with Down syndrome.


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Families roasted s’mores and relaxed onThursday night, Oct. 5, as a Bluegrassband called Moose Jaw played.

Moose Jaw describes itself as born andraised in Prince George’s County. Althougha “working class” bluegrass band, itsmembers received classical music train-ing.

Bonfire Concerts Help Ease into FallE

arly October entertainment in Gateway Parkmeans the summer isn’t over until it’s over.While it has been a little warm for bonfires,

the cider, bales of straw, and music — and the bon-fire — make for a relaxed way to spend an autumnalThursday night in Rosslyn. The Bluegrass band,Moose Jaw, includes banjo by Jason Rose, guitar byJosh Taylor, and mandolin by Addison Bartlett — allthree from Prince George’s County. One of their songsfeatured lyrics about Prince George’s County. Fromall five band members, most of whom started in grade

school with classical music training, came skilled riffs,solos, and echoes of the blues.

Aside from foot tapping family time, the concertssupport local charity. Proceeds from the drink pur-chases go to support A-SPAN, an organization striv-ing to end homelessness in Arlington. NextThursday’s concert, on Oct. 12, and the final bonfireconcert, features Justin Trawick and the CommonGood from 6-8 p.m. See www.rosslynva.org for moreinformation.

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Love-2-SewEmbroidered shawls, toddler-size dresses,beaded necklaces and cushion covers weredisplayed for sale at the refugee women’s Love-2-Sew booth at a fall fair on Saturday, Oct. 7.The Love-2-Sew program, through which therefugee women created their products, is spon-sored by the Catholic Charities women’s empow-erment project. This sequined shawl is displayedby Marie Barberet, a former member of theCatholic Charities staff. She continues to volun-teer for Catholic Charities and is a former PeaceCorps volunteer with handicraft design andmarketing experience.

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ONGOING“A Little Night Music.” Extended

through Oct. 15 at the SignatureTheatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Visitwww.sigtheatre.org.

Arlington Farmer’s Market. EverySaturday, 8 a.m.-noon at the cornerof N. 14th Street and N. CourthouseRoad. A weekly celebration of localfood including fresh produce, meats,dairy, cheese, baked goods, freerange eggs, specialty items, cutflowers, plants and herbs. [email protected] or call 917-733-6402.

Yoga in the Park. through Oct. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 LeeHighway. On Tuesday, hour-longclasses are accessible to all fitnesslevels. The cost for an entire sessionof five classes is just $20 per person.Call 703-228-6525 for more.

FRESHFARM Market. 3-7 p.m. onTuesdays at 1900 Crystal Drive. Shopfrom local farmers and producerswith seasonal fruits and vegetables,fresh-cut flowers, container plantsand herbs, farm-raised eggs, all-natural meats, artisan baked goods,and specialty foods. Visitwww.crystalcity.org for more.

Mobile Bike Repair. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. onThursdays at 1900 Crystal Drive.Drop off your bike on Thursdaymorning and have it tuned up andready to ride before heading home.Email [email protected], or phone855-VELO-FIX for more.

Food Truck Thursdays. 11 a.m.-2p.m. at 1900 Crystal Drive and 20112th St. Actual truck schedules aresubject to change so be sure to followyour favorites. Visitwww.crystalcity.org for more.

Healthy Lifestyle Runs. Saturdays, 9a.m. at Roosevelt Island, GeorgeWashington Memorial Parkway.American Cancer Society partnerswith parkrun USA to promote fitnessin the fight against cancer. Free. Visitwww.parkrun.us/rooseveltislanddc/for more.

Friday Night Live. 8 p.m. Fridays atthe Church at Clarendon, 1210 N.Highland St., Suite A. Localmusicians perform. Free. Visit1bc.org for more.

Arlington’s Historical MuseumOpen on First Wednesdays. TheArlington Historical Museum is opento the public on the first Wednesdayof every month from 12:30-3:30 p.m.The museum consists of exhibitschronicling Arlington County’shistory from Native Americansettlements up to the present day.The museum will continue to be openon Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4p.m. Admission is free. The museumis located in the former 1891 HumeSchool building at 1805 S. ArlingtonRidge Road. Contact Garrett Peck at571-243-1113 or at [email protected].

LGBT & Straight Friends Social.Tuesdays. Happy Hour, 3-7 p.m.;Mikey’s “Bar A” Video Wall, 7 p.m.;start time at 8 p.m. IOTA Club &Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. For 21 yearsand older. Free. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com for more.

Open Mic Comedy. Wednesdays 8-10p.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 WilsonBlvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Age 21and up only. Free show, $25 cashprize for best joke. Call 703-248-9888 or Visit www.RiRa.com/Arlington for more.

Invasive Plants Removal. Workparties are held every month to keepthe parks free of destructive invasiveplants. Teens, adults and familieswelcome. Every second Sunday of themonth 2-4:30 p.m. at Gulf BranchNature Center, 3608 Military Road;

call 703-228-3403. Every thirdSunday of the month 2-5 p.m. atLong Branch Nature Center, 625 S.Carlin Springs Road; call 703-228-6535 or Visitregistration.arlingtonva.us. Free, noregistration required.

Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sundayevery month at Galaxy Hut, 2711Wilson Blvd. Visitwww.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525-8646.

Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday atWhitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 WilsonBlvd. Prizes for first place. Free. Visitwww.whitlows.com or call 703-276-9693.

Storytime. Wednesdays and Fridays,10:30-11 a.m. at Kinder Haus Toys,1220 N. Fillmore St. Storytime withMs. Laura. Call 703-527-5929.

Lego Club. Monthly on the firstWednesday. 4-5 p.m. GlencarlynBranch Library, 300 S. Kensington St.The library provides tubs of legos anda special challenge and after theprogram the creations are displayedfor everyone to see. No registrationrequired. Call 703-228-6548 formore.

Crystal City Sparket. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.on Wednesdays at 1900 CrystalDrive. Sparket — A Creative Marketis an extension of DC’s EasternMarket with arts, crafts, andhandmade goods. Free to attend.Visit www.crystalcity.org.

Open Mic Night. Wednesdays, at 8p.m., sign ups are at 7:30 p.m. and10 p.m., at Iota Club & Café, 2832Wilson Blvd. Free. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com/.

Art for Life. Third Thursday of eachmonth. The Hyatt Regency CrystalCity’s “Art for Life” Partnership withNational Kidney Foundation brings anew artist each month to The Hyattfor a reception. Free. Visitwww.torpedofactory.org.

Brunch at Freddie’s. Third Saturdayof every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. atFreddie’s Beach Bar, 555 23rd St. TheArlington Gay and Lesbian Alliancegathers for an all-you-can-eatbreakfast buffet ($9.99). All arewelcome. No reservation is required.Visit www.facebook.com/events/700174390103305.

THROUGHOUT OCTOBERClean Cars for National Breast

Cancer. 4:30-9:30 p.m. at Mr. WashCar Wash, 101 North Glebe Road.Pink suds, pink towels, clean cars, inhonor of National Breast CancerAwareness Month. Visitwww.mrwash.com for more.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 11Meet the Author. 6:30 p.m. at

Yorktown High School, 5200Yorktown Blvd. Arlington author BurtSolomon lectures on his novel WhereThey Ain’t, a history of baseball inthe 1890s. Burt has recentlypublished his first novel, The Murderof Willie Lincoln. [email protected] or call 703-241-0390.

THURSDAY/OCT. 12Valley Fest. noon-5 p.m. at New

District Brewing Company, 2709 S.Oakland St. New District BrewingCompany located in Shirlington is setto host an inaugural street-stylefestival. Call 703-888-5820 for more.

Artists Reception. 5-7 p.m. at theBarry Gallery, Marymount University,2807 North Glebe Road. Each of theartists in this exhibit — J.T. Kirkland,Chee-Keong Kung, Anne Smith, andMonica Stroik — deal with geometryand shifts in perspective differently.Exhibit runs until Dec. 1. Visitwww.marymount.edu/barrygalleryfor more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 14Free Tree Day. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at

Arlington County Nursery, 4240 S.Four Mile Run Drive. Choose from500 native trees – free to Arlingtonresidents if planted on privateproperty. Visitrecycling.arlingtonva.us for more.

West Columbia Pike Food TruckParty. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at ColumbiaPike and Four Mile Run. It’s the lastWest Columbia Pike Food TruckParty of the season, featuring foodfrom Mazza Kitchen, PEPE by JoseAndres, Little Miss Whoopie, UrbanPoutine and Pho-Bachi. Musicalguests are Scott Thorn and DaleHolmes. Visit www.arlingtonva.us formore.

Jack-O- Lantern Campfire withCostumes. 6-7 p.m. at the LongBranch amphitheater, Long BranchNature Center, 625 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Stories, special animal guests,games, songs and S’mores. Wear yourHalloween Costumes. Call 703-228-6535

LADAMA in Concert. 7-9 p.m. at theColumbia Pike Branch Library, 816South Walter Reed Drive. This musicensemble is comprised of fourmusicians from across the Americas -Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and theU.S.A. Call 703-228-5710 for more.

National Chamber EnsembleConcert. 7:30 p.m. at GunstonMiddle School and Community

Center – Theater 1, 2700 South LangSt. “Night In The Garden Of Spain,”celebrates music of Granados andTurína. Visit parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/gunston-community-center/ for more.

SUNDAY/OCT. 152017 Latino American Festival. 2-6

p.m. at Kenmore Middle School, 200S Carlin Springs Road. Food, livemusic and art demonstrations, craftsand games. Visit parks.arlingtonva.usfor more.

Sing Out for Second Chances. 4-6p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church,3500 19th St S. This event issponsored by Offenders AidRestoration (OAR) to celebratesecond chances for those who havebeen incarcerated. Call 703-979-7411for more.

MONDAY/OCT. 16Housing Trivia Battle. 5 p.m. at

Union on Queen Apartments, 1515North Queen St. The trivia battle ishosted by County Board Chair JayFisette with contestants Sen. BarbaraFavola, Del. Patrick Hope and formerBoard chairs Mary Hynes and JoeWholey as part of Affordable HousingMonth. Visit housing.arlingtonva.usfor more.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 18Free Tree Day. 5-8 p.m. at Quincy

Park Parking Lot, 1021 N Quincy.Choose from 500 native trees – freeto Arlington residents if planted onprivate property. Visitrecycling.arlingtonva.us for more.

Meet the Author. 7 p.m. at theCentral Library, 1015 N Quincy St.Lawrence Block, best known for his

gritty hardboiled crime fiction. Call703-228-5990 for more.

OCT. 18-NOV. 19Peter Pan on Stage. Various times at

Synetic Theater, Crystal City, 1800 S.Bell St. Take flight to Neverland withPeter Pan, his Lost Boys and theDarling children. Ages 7+. $35 andup. Student tickets start at $15.Senior citizens and military receive$5 off. Call 866-811-4111 orwww.synetictheater.org for more.

OCT. 19-22Steve-O at the Drafthouse. Various

times at Arlington Cinema &Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike.Comedy from Jackass and Wildboyz.Visit ArlingtonDrafthouse.com formore.

SATURDAY/OCT. 21Apple Picking. 9-11 a.m. at Marker

Miller Orchard 3035 Cedar CreekGrade, Winchester. Sponsored by StMary’s Arlington. Celebrate theharvest season by collecting apples tofeed the hungry. VisitStMarysArlington.org for more.

Fall Heritage Festival. 1-5 p.m. atthe Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608Military Road. Step back into historyand try your hand at some old-timegames and crafts, make a corn huskdoll, try on a coon-skin cap, or workthe cider press. $5. Call 703-228-3403 for more.

Yoga for Good. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Sun& Moon Yoga, 3811 Lee Highway.Donations-only yoga class to benefitthe Catherine Elizabeth BlairFoundation. Visitwww.sunandmoonstudio.com formore.

Arlington Chorale Concert. 7:30p.m. at Westover Baptist Church,1125 Patrick Henry Drive. Theme:“Potpourri.” Free. Visitarlingtonchorale.org for more.

MONDAY/OCT. 23Meet the Speaker. 3-4:30 p.m. at

Studio 21 at the Arlington CountyCentral Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Alecture by John Edward Niles, “Musicand Politics: Wagner and Hitler” andwill include information about theWagner family and the BayreuthFestival. Call 703-228-2144 for more.

MONA Annual Preschool Fair. 7-9p.m. at Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100Westmoreland St., Falls Church.Sponsored by Mothers of NorthArlington. $5. Visitmms.monamoms.org for more.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 25Volunteers of America

Chesapeake. 8-9 p.m. at ArmyNavy Country Club, 1700 Army NavyDrive. Volunteers of AmericaChesapeake’s 8th Annual Harvest for

Fall FunHelpingOthersApple picking,Saturday, Oct. 21, 9-11 a.m. at MarkerMiller Orchard,3035 Cedar CreekGrade, Winchester.Sponsored by StMary’s Arlington.Celebrate the har-vest season bycollecting apples tofeed the hungry.VisitStMarysArlington.orgfor more.

Live MusicReligious concert,Saturday, Nov. 18,6:30 p.m. at theUnitarian Universal-ist Church of Arling-ton 4444 ArlingtonBlvd. Fred Small,SONiA and HudaAsfour are in con-cert. $15/$18. Visitwww.focusmusic.orgfor more.


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Hope. Free. Call 410-837-7222 for more.

THURSDAY/OCT. 26Gin and Jazz Gala for Uganda. 6-10

p.m. at New District BrewingCompany, 2709 S. Oakland St. Liveand silent auction items duringcocktail hour, followed by dinner anddessert, and games to support theefforts building schools, clinics andchanging the face of rural Uganda.Visit http://aahuganda.org/gala/ formore.

FRIDAY/OCT. 27Rosslyn Harvest Fest. 4-10 p.m. at

Central Place Plaza, 1800 N. Lynn St.Vendors, crafts, gifts, food, music, apie eating contest, cornhole, pumpkintoss and a kids’ and pets’ costumecontest. Visit www.rosslynva.org/do/rosslyn-harvest-fest

Nocturnal Nature Campfire. 6-7p.m. at the Gulf Branch NatureCenter, 3608 Military Road. Sitaround the fire ring for stories,special animal guests, games, songsand S’mores. $5. Call 703-228-3403.

“Bits and Pieces.” 7:30 p.m. at theTheatre on the Run, 3700 S. FourMile Run Drive. The performanceincorporates spoken word,movement, music and kineticimaging and animation by Hong Huo.$10-$30. Visit janefranklin.com orcall 703-933-1111 for more.

11th Annual Vampires Ball. 8 p.m.at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St.Dance the night away with musiccourtesy of Resident Composer andHalloween DJ, KonstantineLortkipanidze. The event will includean open bar, light appetizers, and acostume contest with prizes. $60-$75. Visit synetictheater.org/.

SATURDAY/OCT. 28Champion Trees Bike Ride. 9 a.m.-

noon, meet at Shirlington BranchLibrary, 4200 Campbell Ave. Rideover mostly level, paved pathways,while stopping at points of naturaland environmental interest along theway. For ages 12+. Register withVincent Verqeij at 703-228-1863. Call703-228-6545 for more.

Family Fun Dance Day. 9:30, 11 a.m.and 3 p.m. at Theatre on the Run,3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. JaneFranklin Dance team with music byMark Sylvester, Tobias Tenenbaum,and Jon Kamman. $15. Visitjanefranklin.com or call 703-933-1111.

Rosslyn Harvest Fest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.at Central Place Plaza, 1800 N. LynnSt. Vendors, crafts, gifts, food, music,

a pie eating contest, cornhole,pumpkin toss and a kids’ and pets’costume contest. Visitwww.rosslynva.org/do/rosslyn-harvest-fest

Day of the Dead. 6-7 p.m. at the LongBranch Nature Center, 625 S. CarlinSprings Road. Celebrate the Day ofthe Dead with Calaveras, thedecorative sugar skull masks andcostumes, holiday snacks, and seesome night animals up close.Afterward, there is a night hikethrough the candlelit forest.$5. Call703-228-6535 for more.

Arlington Free Clinic AnnualBenefit Gala. 6 p.m.-midnight atRitz-Carlton, Tysons Corner TysonsGalleria, 1700 Tysons Blvd. McLean.Cocktail reception and silent auction,including getaways, art andphotography, sports items, and muchmore. $300. Visitwww.gala.arlingtonfreeclinic.org.

SUNDAY/OCT. 29Evolution: Past Present Future

Dance Show. 6 p.m. at KenmoreMiddle School, 200 S. Carlin SpringsRoad. Metropolitan School of theArts youth dancers in ballet, tap,jazz, and hip-hop. $15. Visitmetropolitanarts.org for more.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 1Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk.

8:30-11 a.m. at Long Branch NatureCenter, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road.Search of resident and migratorybirds, bring binoculars. Free. Call703-228-6535 or [email protected].

FRIDAY/NOV 3Yoga Dialogue. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sun

& Moon Yoga, 3811 Lee Highway.Cultivating Common Ground In aDivided Country: A CommunityDialogue. Guided meditations, silentreflection, dialogue principles, andmindfulness practices to support usas a group in candid conversationsabout the divisions in our countryand to learn from our different viewsand ideas in a respectful space. Bydonation only – all proceeds will goto hurricane relief through Heart toHeart International. Visitwww.sunandmoonstudio.com.

November Moon Night Hike. 7-8p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith, 2411 24th StN. Experience the trails under themoon, learn a new constellation, andmeet nocturnal critters.Call 703-228-3403 for more.

Auto-Audio. 7:30 p.m. at the Theatreon the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run

Drive. New works by Forty+/Excerpts from Aflight. Post-performance at Capitol City BrewingCompany. Minimum donation $10.Visit janefranklin.com or call 703-933-1111 for more.

SATURDAY/NOV. 4Birding Arlington. 8-9:30 a.m. at at

Gravelly Point, George WashingtonMemorial Pkwy. Use spotting scopes,and stroll around the park lookingfor waterfowl, songbirds and maybea Peregrine Falcon. Ages 8 and up.Call 703-228-3403 for more.

Whitetail Deer Campfire. 6-7 p.m. atat Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608N. Military Road. Stories, specialanimal guests, games, songs andS’mores. $5. Call 703-228-3403 oremail [email protected] for more.

NOV. 7-JAN. 14“Crazy for You.” Various times at the

Signature Theatre, 4200 CampbellAve. A musical comedy withGershwin tunes including “I’ve GotRhythm,” “Someone to Watch OverMe” and “Nice Work If You Can GetIt” fuse with tap dancing. Visitwww.sigtheatre.org for more.

THURSDAY/NOV. 9Deep Dive Exploring. 8-9 p.m. at

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N.Military Road. White-tailed Deer arethe topic. $5. Call 703-228-3403 orvisit [email protected].

FRIDAY/NOV. 10The Fall Hunt. 4-5 p.m. at Gulf Branch

Nature Center, 3608 N. MilitaryRoad. Hunting for dinner is the topic,following tracks and signs of deerand eat some venison stew. $5. Call703-228-3403 or [email protected].

SATURDAY/NOV. 18Blacksmithing Campfire. 6-7 p.m. at

at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608N. Military Road. Stories, specialanimal guests, games, songs andS’mores. $5. Call 703-228-3403 oremail [email protected].

Concert. 6:30 p.m. at the UnitarianUniversalist Church of Arlington4444 Arlington Boulevard. FredSmall, SONiA and Huda Asfour are inconcert. $15/$18. Visitwww.focusmusic.org for more.

DanceMetropolitan School ofthe Arts students ofAlexandria prepare forCompany Project show,“Evolution: Past PresentFuture Dance Show,”Sunday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.at Kenmore MiddleSchool, 200 S. CarlinSprings Road. Metropoli-tan School of the Artsyouth dancers in ballet,tap, jazz, and hip-hop.$15. Visitmetropolitanarts.org formore.

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For the 10th anniversary of the D.C.Design House, 23 designers trans-formed the Potomac, Md. home

which includes nine bedrooms, nine fullbathrooms, four half bathrooms, a cinema,two-story library, a pool and a pool house.Visitors will have the opportunity to walkthrough the 27,256 square-foot estate toview the latest in home design trends. Pro-ceeds from the event benefit the Children’sNational Health System.

It was actress Grace Kelly and the movie“To Catch a Thief” that inspired

Designer Marika Meyer’s creation of thelady’s retreat. “I thought of her elegance andher scarf blowing in the wind,” said Meyer.

A collection of framed Hermes scarvesline of the of the room’s walls.

Much of the room’s furniture, includingtwo vintage, velvet chairs and a neutral sofa,surround a Lucite cocktail table, creating abalance between modern and traditionalstyles.

“When designing the room I thought,‘who would live in that room and whatwould she be like?” said Meyer.

Meyer used custom-designed, hand-painted fabric from her own collection forthe room’s drapes, pillows, stools and other

Inside D.C. Design House In its 10th year, showcaseraises money for charity.

DC Design HouseLocation: 9004 Congressional Court,

Potomac, Md.Tickets: $35 at www.dcdesignhouse.com/

copy-of-eventsOpen through Oct. 29: Saturday-Sunday

12-5 p.m.; Closed Mondays; Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29:DC Design House, last day, 12-5 p.m.

accessories. One of her biggest obstacleswas making the large room feel intimate.“I designed it to make it beautiful and func-tional, she said. “I created different desti-nations so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming.”

Among those destinations are a large sec-retary, a game table and a bar cart.

Dubbed A Study in Blue, the library bydesigner Kelley Proxmire draws inspirationfrom the library of New York socialiteBrooke Astor. “I knew it was a classic and Ihad seen a recent picture and I knew it wasa classic,” said Proxmire. “Her books wereprobably antique, leather-bound and I knewthat I something wanted something neatand tidy like that.”

The room’s dark wood paneling is bright-ened with natural lighting and accessorizedwith blue and white porcelain and paintedbooks in varying shades of blue.

The designer’s goal was to create a tech-nology-free zone that allowed for uninhib-ited conversation. “Families need a place tosit and talk to each other without being onthe telephone and watching television,” saidProxmire. “I want all my rooms to say,‘Come and sit.’ I don’t want them to be toostandoffish.”

Marrying modern and traditional designelements, Alexandria-based design duoTodd Martz and Susan Nelson created afamily room that is both energizing and re-laxing, and is meant to be an electronics-free zone.

“The scale of the house is formal, but wewanted to created a room that is familyfriendly,” said Martz. “We wanted to incor-porate children’s art, but display it in a way

Photo by Marilyn Campbell

Todd Martz and Susan Nelson use felt flowersmade by women in Nepal to accessorize thefamily room.

Photo by Angie Seckinger

A collection of framed Hermes scarves line oneof the walls in the lady’s retreat by designerMarika Meyer.

Photo by Angie Seckinger

An abundance of seating make the pool spaceby Kim Asner of Country Casual Teak a tranquiloasi

See Inside D.C. Design, Page 9


Bright yellowwallpaper ener-gizes the familyroom by ToddMartz and SusanNelson.

Photo by

Angie Seckinger

that’s elegant.”The walls are covered with bright yellow

wallpaper that provides an energetic back-drop for blue and white porcelain accesso-ries. To accommodate the lives of a mod-ern family, the white sofa is covered inCrypton fabric, which is stain-resistant andeasy to clean. Other furniture in the room,which includes two faux leather chairs arecentered around a handmade, wooden cof-fee table.

Children’s artwork hangs inside the book-cases among blue and white ginger jars. “Itmakes the book cases a little less serious,”said Nelson.

The poolside oasis created by Kim Asnerof Country Casual Teak allows visitors tobe transported to a luxury spa. Lush green-ery and teak lounge chairs surround thepool. An abundance of seating, a cabanaand a pool house make the space ideal forentertaining a crowd or enjoying the space’sserenity.

“The area is large so we needed substan-tial furniture,” said Asner. “The cabana looksgrand and impressive, but it’s also comfort-able.”

Located at 9004 Congressional Court,Potomac, Md., the home is listed at $10.28million by Long and Foster Real Estate.Open through Oct. 29, tickets are $35. Visitwww.dcdesignhouse.com.

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Inside D.C. Design House


Senior Living

By John Byrd

Julia grew up in the Fort Hunt sec-tion of Alexandria in a close-knitfamily. She started dating a

neighbor’s son, Jack MacInnis, while stillin high school and, in time, the two friendsmarried. In the late 1990s Julia’s father, DonClark, died leaving her mother, Lita Clark,alone in the family home. A survivor of theJapanese occupation of the Philippines,Clark (as always) remained upbeat, inde-pendent; a loving mother and friend.

Fast forward a few years and Jack andJulia MacInnis own a house not far fromClark with whom they are in daily contact.Then, in 2010 — with two sons growingquickly — the couple purchased a four-bed-room contemporary on a 1.5 acre lot inFairfax. It’s only a half hour drive fromClark, but the timing for a larger house wasjust right.

In the intervening years, Clark (who turns84 this month) would visit the MacInnisresidence regularly, often staying over oneor two nights a week. At this stage, the threeof them began actively planning ways toaugment the household by building an in-law suite on some part of the existing prop-erty. Eventually, attention focused on a sideelevation of the existing house which of-fered views of surrounding wooded acre-age.

THE LOT ITSELF presented challenges.The grade sloped radically on the northeastside where the lower-level (the intendedsite for the new in-law addition) exited froma pair of sliding glass doors to a small deck.Because of the slope, there were potentialwater run-off problems; also, FairfaxCounty’s building code required that anynew construction had to allow for a full 25feet of “set-back” from the rear of the prop-erty.

“We knew an addition of this size on thisgrade was going to require careful engineer-ing,” said Craig Durosko, whose firm SunDesign Remodeling found both the design

and structural solutions that would makethe project feasible. “Still, it’s helpful whenthe homeowners are proactive in the deci-sion-making process at every juncture.”

Added Julia MacInnis: “We were lookingfor a plan that would provide privacy andindependence for Mom, yet also fully in-corporate her into the household. We’vefunctioned as a family for our entire lives.Mom helped to raise the boys, and she wasraised in a multi-generational culture. Wesaw this change as a way of creating anexpanded environment that would work foreveryone far into the foreseeable future.”

Clark’s new suite would be a 580-square-foot annex constructed outside the existinghouse directly parallel to the lower level. Asliding glass door that accesses the outsidewould be converted into an interior pocketdoor that opens into a downstairs recreation

A Household Re-FormsSun Design Remodeling’s in-law additioncomplements existing architecture.

Photo by Greg Hadley

At 580 square feet, the new suite isseamlessly married to the originalhouse. Lead designer JohnBenedetto’s “massing” of the newconstruction preserves proportion-ality and scale. Vinyl siding, fascia,soffits, gutters and downspoutsare all matched to the existinghome.

Grab bars anda comfort-height elon-gated toilet areamong aging-in-place con-siderations inthe masterbathroom.Shower wallsand flooringare finished inporcelaintiling.

See A Household, Page 11

Photo by

Greg Hadley


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room.The space plan would consist of a 17-foot-by-17-

foot master bedroom surrounded by windows onthree sides, a master bath with a walk-in shower andheated floors, and a sitting room/kitchenetteequipped with a small refrigerator, a sink and a mi-crowave. The sitting area includes a bistro table forfour with a view of the surrounding woodland. Theentire household, nonetheless, share meals andkitchen duties together every day. By the same to-ken, Julia and Jack MacInnis and sons (Jackson andHarry) are free to drop-in on Clark just about anytime.

“It’s a very comfortable, harmonious arrangement,”Clark said. “Very much what we hoped for.”

That said, engineering the suite’s durable footprintwas something of a feat.

“Because of the site’s grading, we ended up de-signing a slab foundation with both stem walls andintegral footings,” said John Benedetto, the addition’slead designer. “To assure structural integrity, therewere two concrete pours: one to form the stem wallson the new addition’s left side; a second to form theslab with integral footings on which the addition isbuilt.”

Footings are placed 30-inches below grade; the slabitself is approximately one foot above grade. Thegoal: assure that the weight of the new structure isadequately supported — soil compaction being a keypart of the equation.

FOR ALL THE DEFT engineering, it’s the suite’s

interior that proves memorable. The three primaryliving areas were designed specifically to profile heir-looms, furnishings and other personal items thatClark brought from the Fort Hunt residence.

“There were two twin beds that had been in thefamily for years,” Julia MacInnis said. “A chest ofdrawers, an old vanity. Sun Design used these piecesas focal points for shaping the bedroom and sittingroom. And it’s not just that everything fits well …but also that the floor plan is well-rationalized. Thetwin beds, for instance, fit perfectly under high win-dows that assure privacy, yet allow a lot of naturallight. Overall, the entire suite is spacious, and quitecomfortable.”

On that note, the new addition has been fitted witha mini-split HVAC unit that allows Clark to adjustthe suite’s temperature to her requirements. Mean-while, the bathroom has a heated floor with its ownthermostat.

The addition’s exterior elevations are blended withthe existing house. Vinyl siding, fascia and soffits,gutters, and downspouts are all matched. Low-E Ar-gon glass vinyl windows allow for abundant naturallight and views while keeping temperatures wherethe thermostat requires.

In all, a comfortable accommodation … within athriving household.

A Household Re-Forms

Lita Clark (who justturned 84) in the masterbedroom of the in-lawsuite recently added tothe home of her daughterJulia MacInnis and son-in-law, Jack. The roomwas designed to accom-modate several heir-looms, including the twinbeds under a course ofMi windows that assureprivacy, yet allow abun-dant natural light.

“Flourishing After 55” from ArlingtonOffice of Senior Adult Programs for Oct.15-21.

Senior centers: Lee, 5722 LeeHwy.; Langston-Brown Senior Center,2121 N. Culpeper St.; Walter Reed,2909 S. 16th St.; Arlington Mill, 909 S.Dinwiddie St.; Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th

St.Senior trips: Grave Mountain Har-

vest Festival, Syria, Sunday, Oct. 15,$35 (incl. lunch);Mariinsky Ballet openrehearsal, The Kennedy Center, Tues-day, Oct. 17, $26; Miss Minerva’s TeaRoom, Culpeper, Wednesday, Oct. 18,$41; Capt. Billy’s Crab House, Newburg,Md., Friday, Oct. 20, $5 (trans. only);Bay Lighthouse Fall Foliage Cruise,Annapolis,Saturday, Oct. 21, $60 (incl.meal). Call Arlington County 55+

Travel, 703-228-4748. Registration re-quired.

NEW PROGRAMS:Value of antique and estate jew-

elry discussed by certifiedgemologist, Monday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m.,Langston-Brown. Register, 703-228-6300.

Geomotion workout with mu-sic, Monday, Oct. 16, 12:30 p.m.,Walter Reed. Register, 703-228-0955.

Armchair tour of Art Nouveauin Barcelona, Vienna, Prague,Monday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills,$6. Register, 703-228-5722.

Rubber Stamp workshop, Tues-day, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m., Lee. Register,703-228-0555.

Continuum of care options, ser-vices, costs, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 12:30

a.m., Langston-Brown. Register, 703-228-6300.

Two hours of birding, Wednes-day, Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m., Glen CarlynPark, 301 S. Harrison Street. Register,703-228-0955.

Old time classic radio and TVshows, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 11:30a.m., Aurora Hills. Details, 703-228-5722.

CCRC (Continuing Care Retire-ment Community) contractsexplained, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1p.m., Langston-Brown. Register, 703-228-6300.

Preparing for a hospital stay,Thursday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m., ArlingtonMill. Register, 703-228-7369.

Steps to acquiring U.S. citizen-ship, Thursday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.,Walter Reed. Register, 703-228-0955.

“Flourishing After 55”

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Photo by

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Sun Design Remodeling frequently sponsors tours of recentlyremodeled homes as well as workshops on home remodelingtopics. Headquartered in Burke, the firm has a second office inMcLean. For more information, call 703-425-5588 or visitwww.SunDesignInc.com.

John Byrd ([email protected]) has been writing abouthome improvement for 30 years.


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By Gerald A. Fill

The Connection

Most have considerable famil-iarity with day care for chil-dren; shelter for the homeless; disability help organi-

zations, and other social service organiza-tions serving the community. On the otherhand, how many are aware of an organiza-tion dedicated to providing health care fordying or seriously ill patients? Or grief coun-seling for families and friends who have aseriously ill family member or friend, or whohave lost a family member or friend?

Capital Caring is a hospice care or end-of-life care nonprofit organization for a pa-tient and counseling for family and friendsof a dead or dying person.

Despite its size — annually serving 12,000hospice care patients and grief counselingfor patients, family and friends — CapitalCaring is not nearly as well known as othersocial service organizations within theWashington metro community. Last yearCapital Caring served 7,000 hospice pa-tients and completed 5,300 grief counsel-ing sessions with family or friends, and 60pediatric patients.

Capital Caring operates as a licensed hos-pice and grief counseling service for mostof the Washington metro area, south toRichmond and to the North Carolina bor-der. The organization has been providingcompassionate professional, health careservices for 40 years .

With a staff of 750, it includes critical careinterdisciplinary teams made up of a doc-tor, nurse, social worker, rehab specialist,and volunteers. After the doctor certifiesthat the patient is eligible for hospice care,the team conducts an evaluation of whatthe patient needs and wants to make her orhis life as comfortable as possible. This in-cludes helping the patient navigate throughwhat they would like to happen and howthe Capital Caring team can make thepatient’s final days or weeks as comfortableas possible.

Capital Caring consists of 10 regional of-fices that ensure that the hospice care teamis local and personal in nature. Its approachand philosophy is that hospice care shouldbe administered in the home whenever pos-sible, and involve the patient’s family,friends, unless circumstances and thepatient’s condition do not permit it. In that

case Capital Caring has three in-patienthospital care units for those patients.

JOYCE MONTGOMERY, a Capital Caringcounselor who has worked 13 years per-forming hospice care services, describedwhat she does: “I help improve the care ofsomeone suffering from a life threateningillness by helping the patient be where theywant to be in their home surrounded if pos-sible by their loved ones. I help the patientand family to make the most of their situa-tion, whatever that may be.”

She has a Master’s degree in clinical so-cial work and is licensed to perform clini-cal social work.

“My own personal experience with deathinspired me to help others focus in their fi-nal stages of life, and to be present at a timeto honor the patients’ wishes in their final

days,” Montgomery said. “Being a hospicecaregiver allows you to be present at a sa-cred time of their life. I help a patient todeal with the reality of their final days oflife in the best possible way. To help themprepare to die, and to find out what mat-ters most to them and help them come upwith their own solutions. What a privilegeit is to help patients and their loved ones tobe more at peace with themselves, and im-prove care and the quality of life during thetime they have left.”

Montgomery quoted the following pas-sages from her resource literature which sheuses when working with patients and fami-lies: “Life is a constant sunrise which deathcannot interrupt, anymore than night canswallow up the sun” and “Nothing dies;death and birth are a threshold crossing;back and forth as it were through a veil.”

Chesley Simpson, a grief and bereave-ment counselor for Capital Caring for 3years, described her role: “To help clientsdiscover their inner strengths. I do this byoffering a safe space to talk about theirloved one, help them work through theirtangled web of emotions and incorporatesuccessful coping strategies in their dailylives. Every grief journey is different and Iam humbled to walk this path towards re-siliency with my clients.”

Simpson has a Masters degree in clinicalsocial work and is licensed to perform clini-cal social work.

“Capital Caring provides dedicated griefand bereavement counselors in each of thelocal neighborhoods where we are present.In addition, Capital Caring offers a varietyof bereavement services, individual coun-seling, group sessions as well as a varietyof workshops. We realize that everyonegrieves differently and therefore offer a hostof programs,” Simpson said.

CAPITAL CARING provides for end-of-lifehospice care reimbursed by Medicare, orMedicaid. Capital Caring donates the costof care through its private fundraising ef-forts where the patient or family has no in-surance. Last year, Capital Caring raised $8million for those services not reimbursable.

This year Capital Caring is celebrating its40th anniversary.

It will be hosting its annual fundraisinggala: “Passion for Caring” on Nov. 11 at theMGM Grand National Harbor Resort inMaryland. Its website,www.Capitalcaring.org, will provide thebackground information about the gala.

In addition to the patient services it per-forms, Capital Caring conducts educationalseminars and workshops.

Capital Caring began its existence in1977, coinciding with the acceptance of theconcept of hospice care in the U.S. Its leaderand founding member was a physician, Dr.Josefina Magno,who wrote and publisheda book entitled “Hospice in America.” Be-ginning in 1976 she promoted and caredfor terminally ill patients and counseledfamilies in Northern Virginia who were fac-ing end-of-life issues before the concept ofhospice care was widely accepted and ap-proved for reimbursement by the federalgovernment.

Her initial hospice planning meetingswere a makeshift office operating out of theback of her car.

Providing End-of-Life CareCapital Caring offers hospice care and grief counseling.

Resources❖ “Hospice in America,” by Dr. Josefina Magno,

Founder, Capital Caring❖ “Good Mourning: A Resource for Healing,” by

Robin McMahon and Kathleen Persson❖ “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resil-

ience and Finding Joy, “by Sheryl Sandberg andAdam Grant

❖ “The Sun Still Rises” by Shawn Doyle❖ “When a Man Faces Grief: 12 Ideas for Help-

ing Him Heal from Loss,” by James E. Miller andThomas R. Golden

Map of Capital Caring’s service area.

DetailsAnyone who needs help can access Capital

Caring’s care navigation, palliative care (pain andsymptom management) counseling, and hospiceservices, regardless of their ability to pay. CapitalCaring helps patients and loved ones make themost of every moment together by offering coor-dinated care, comfort, and dignity to those livingwith serious illness.

See www.Capitalcaring.org or call 1-800-869-2136.


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Captain David Groux is sta-tioned on the sidewalk out-side the Starbucks at LeeHeights on Lee Highway toengage the public at NationalCoffee with a Cop Day. Hetells John Strabo that it’sbetter to know your policeofficer on the front endbefore something happens soyou feel more comfortable ifyou need police assistance.Groux says he lives in theFirst District where he is theArlington County PoliceDepartment (ACPD) Com-mander so people see himbiking and running in thecommunity and get to knowhim.

Coffee with a Cop DayArlington County police have informal conversationsover a cup of coffee on the back porch at Starbucks onWednesday, Oct. 4. Arlington County Police Department(ACPD) Chief Jay Farr, in civilian attire, mingles withhis police officers who are answering questions andsharing concerns of the Arlington community. Farranswers a question by indicating that half of the larce-nies in Arlington would be prevented if people wouldlock their cars. He says events like this are symbolicbecause “we are coming to the community.” Similarevents were scheduled later in the day at the SecondDistrict Starbucks in Pentagon City and the ThirdDistrict at Best Buns in Shirlington.

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The Washington-Lee AthleticHall of Fame will recognize thoseindividuals who through their ac-complishments have brought dis-tinction and pride to the schooland community as either an ath-lete, coach, administrator or as acontributor to the developmentand success of the Washington-Leeathletic program.

The Hall of Fame recognizesoutstanding coaches, athletes,teams, athletic directors or signifi-cant contributors to the Washing-ton-Lee High School athletic pro-gram (i.e. booster club presidents,members, teachers, team doctors,etc.).

Athletes and teams become eli-gible five years after graduation ortwo years after retirement fromother contributing positions. Allother individuals are eligible twoyears post their contributions toW-L.

A nominee must have made anoutstanding contribution to his/her sport or through his/her ad-

ministrative position. Typically,this may include all-county, all-re-gion, all-state honors, all-timeleading scorer, State Champion-ship or organizational skills whichhave enhanced the overall athleticprogram. The nominee must ex-emplify a personal character wor-thy of emulation by current andfuture students.

Nominations can be made byanyone, but must be submitted onthe following forms, which containspecific guidelines and criteria.Nomination forms will be madeavailable through the Student Ac-tivities office and the WL AthleticBooster organization.

Completed forms should be sub-mitted to the W-L Activities officeby Nov. 1 of the current schoolyear. All applications will be kepton file for 5 years for reconsidera-tion. Selection and induction willbe limited to six individuals peryear.

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THURSDAY/OCT. 12Arlington and Alexandria

Chamber Mixer. 7-9 a.m. atHoliday Inn Rosslyn, 1900 North FortMyer Drive. Chambers are meeting

over breakfast. $35 for members, $50for non-members. Visitwww.arlingtonchamber.org/ formore.

Drug Awareness Town Hall. 7-8:30p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N.Quincy St. Join a communityconversation and town hall eventwith community leaders, healthcareproviders and law enforcementserving on the front lines about how

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National CompetitionRecently the United States Tennis Association hosted the14U Junior Team Tennis National Championships at theUSTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. Fairfax team(4Star Junior Aces) competed in the tournament, finish-ing 16th in the intermediate division. Pictured, back row,from left: Michael Yao (Great Falls), Evan Zhu (McLean),Elyse Ladia (Chantilly), Drew Winters (Arlington), LucasMew (Centreville), Maia Barrett (Fairfax), Coach GraceKim. Front row: Chelsea Nguyen (Springfield), SmritiBalasubramanian (Chantilly), Mia Kim (Fairfax), and KyraLi (McLean).

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By KENNETH B. LOURIE

Recently I received a very generous offer inthe mail: a $10 gift certificate from my localhardware store acknowledging my upcom-ing/now passed birthday. From what I couldread, there was no minimum purchase, noexclusions and no small-type print, just a rea-sonable expiration date: Oct. 31, approxi-mately six weeks out from the day I receivedthis unexpected gift. More than enough time,one would imagine.

The only problem: what am I going to get atthe hardware store, other than the employees’pity about how little I know about so much?Most of the time when I’m in a hardware store(typically I’m not browsing, unlike the cookieaisle at the supermarket), I’m attempting tosolve a problem I have at home for which Ihave very little experience and extremely poorinstincts at rectifying. Not only do I rarelyknow what I’m talking about, I don’t evenknow the proper questions to ask toenable/assist the employee in figuring what theheck my problem actually is – other than me,that is.

I’m very much out of my element in a hard-ware store. A fish out of water doesn’t begin todescribe my situation. Tevye, from “Fiddler onthe Roof” in speaking to his daughter, Chava,about marrying outside the faith came close:“a bird may love a fish, but where would theybuild a home together?” Build a home? I haveenough difficulty maintaining one that’salready built.

When I’m asked, or when I offer it, usually Isay: “I know two things: sports and chocolate.”I guess I could also add being a cancerpatient/survivor, but I don’t want to redirect aperfectly innocent conversation into a totallydifferent direction: me and my druthers.Although, my situation has been publicly con-sumed in the Connection Newspapers goingon eight and half years; in person, I try to notlet it be the first or even second thing thatcomes out of my mouth. And I never initiate,though I’m happy to respond if asked.Generally speaking, I’d rather it not be aboutme and my cancer. As my mother used to say“It’s enough already.”

But none of this comes up in a hardwarestore. In fact, the only thing that comes up ismy Adam’s Apple as I sheepishly swallow andadmit how incapable I am as a home-owner/do-it-yourselfer and how much help Ineed to do almost anything. At least the park-ing is free so it’s not a total loss.

As you might imagine, this situation doesn’texactly lead to an easy conversation or a satis-fying outcome. Quite the contrary. I know onething for sure however, if left to my owndevices, either I will cause additional andcostly damage in my crude attempt to self-repair, or I will hurt myself in the process. Andwaste money as well, as the end of the day willlikely find me and the problem no closer to aresolution than we were at the beginning ofthe day.

As William Shakespeare might have written:it will be much ado about nothing as nothingmuch will have been done. In these recurringcircumstances, all I can hope for is a safe land-ing, so to speak, one in which, as pilots oftenjoke: I can walk away uninjured.

Given that I’m a tool twit and have failedmiserably at homeowner 101, what then couldI possibly buy at the hardware store with mygift certificate? I just got an idea: lightbulbs. Icouldn’t possibly screw that up, could I? Imean, they’re supposed to be screwed up –into the socket, right? What could be morenatural for me?

One last question though: when I place thebulb into the socket, do I screw them to theright or to the left?

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FRIDAY/OCT. 13Educational Fundraiser. 6-8 p.m. at the

Arlington Free Clinic, 2921 11th St. S.Shirlington Employment and Education Centeris hosting its annual fundraiser, and theproceeds will go to support the SEEC GreenHousecleaning Training Program forimmigrant women and for the ParalegalProject to help day laborers. Visitwww.seecjobs.org for more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 14Kids’ Stuff Sale. 8 a.m.-noon at St. Andrew’s

Episcopal Church, 4000 N. Lorcom Lane.Gently used items from 100 consignorsincluding clothes, toys, books, videos, games,puzzles and more for kids for birth to teen.Call 703-522-1600 for more.

Big Cleanup. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at YorktownHigh School School, 5200 Yorktown Blvd.Arlington’s big cleanup drop-off day has a newlocation this fall. The County holds itsbiannual Environmental Collection andRecycling Event (E-CARE) rain or shine, atYorktown High School School, 5200 YorktownBlvd. Visit recycling.arlingtonva.us/household-hazmat/e-care/ for details.

Health and Housing Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. atArlington Mill Community Center, 909 SouthDinwiddie St. The LAIF-2nd Annual Healthand Housing event features free and usefulinformation about fair housing and affordablehousing opportunities in Arlington. The eventalso provides access to a host of healthscreenings and consultations. Contact theHousing Information Center at 703-228-3765or the LAIF event team at 202-599-0665 orvisit arlingtonlife.org/.

SUNDAY/OCT. 15Candidates Forum. 6:30 p.m. at the Arlington

Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. TheArlington League of Women Voters willsponsor a forum attended by local county andschool board candidates. Tickets are free butattendees should register atwww.eventbrite.com and search for ArlingtonCounty.

The Migration and Refugee Support Min-istry of Arlington Catholic Charities has agoal of resettling about 650 refugee fami-lies in the next year.

On Oct. 14-15 Our Lady Queen of Peaceat 2700 19th Street South in Arlington willhave a truck in front of the church to col-lect necessities for the refugee families. Thewhite truck will be parked on 19th Streetin front of the church on Saturday, Oct. 14from 3-6:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 15from 7 :45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Our Lady Queen of Peace is requestingnew twin and queen size sheet sets, blan-kets, comforters and pillows; dishwashersafe silverware and microwave safe dishsets; new bath towels and washcloths andgift cards to local grocery stores. In addi-tion, the list of needed items includes giftcards to Dollar Tree, Walmart, Target, IKEAand Visa gift cards that can be used in mul-tiple locations. Metro cards are also re-quested to help clients get to interviews andwork.

These contributions are tax deductible.— Shirley Ruhe

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