Fall Fun Abounds in Great Falls

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Several dogs chase each other, enjoying the unlimited play time at
Seneca Hill.
Seneca Hill Animal Hospital
Celebrates 25 Years of Accreditation
S
eneca Hill Animal Hospital is earn- AAHA is the only organization in the
ing recognition for practicing the United States and Canada that accredits
gold standard of veterinary medi- companion animal hospitals based on stan-
cine for 25 consecutive years. Since dards that go above and beyond state and
1993, Seneca Hill Animal Hospital has vol- provincial regulations. Accredited hospitals
untarily submitted itself to the American are the only veterinary practices that choose
Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) Stan- to be evaluated on approximately 900 qual-
dards of Accreditation. Achieving accredi- ity standards ranging from patient care and
tation by AAHA is an important milestone pain management to staff training and ad-
to delivering qual- vanced diagnostic
ity pet care. “Pet owners can rest services. AAHA
“Congratulations standards are con-
to Seneca Hill Ani- assured knowing they take tinuously reviewed
mal Hospital on and updated to
their beloved companions
their 25th anniver- keep accredited
sary of being ac- practices on the
to an accredited hospital.”
credited by the cutting edge of vet-
American Animal erinary excellence.
— Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP
Hospital Associa- Only the top small
(Emeritus), AAHA chief executive officer
tion,” said Michael animal hospitals in
Cavanaugh, DVM, the United States
DABVP (Emeritus), AAHA chief executive and Canada have achieved accreditation by
officer. “Not every companion animal prac- the Association. To maintain accredited sta-
tice is accredited by AAHA; choosing to be tus, Seneca Hill Animal Hospital must con-
AAHA accredited and maintaining that for tinue to be evaluated regularly by AAHA.
a quarter century demonstrates true com- Seneca Hill Animal Hospital was recog-
mitment to veterinary excellence by the nized for its achievement during the AAHA
entire practice team. Pet owners can rest conference, Connexity, on Sept. 13. For
assured knowing they take their beloved more information about accreditation, visit
companions to an accredited hospital.” aaha.org or connect on Facebook.
Week in McLean
10th District Candidates Forum Cancelled
The League of Women Voters of the Women Voters, wherein we neither sup-
Fairfax Area announced they had to can- port nor oppose any candidates for office
cel the 10th Congressional District Can- or any political parties, we are unable to
didates Forum that was to be held on Oct. host an event with only one candidate in
24, 7-9 p.m. attendance. Our co-host for the 10th Dis-
“While Senator Jennifer Wexton has ac- trict Congressional Candidates Forum, the
cepted, Congresswoman Barbara Sully District Council of Citizens Associa-
Comstock did not respond to our invita- tions, concurs; it has the same policy,” said
tion. Therefore, in accordance with the The League of Women Voters of the
non partisan policy of The League of Fairfax Area in their statement.
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Great Falls Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic
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The inside of the Bronto-Bus is filled with all types of
There are plenty of things to do at Meadows Farms’ Fall Festival at their Great Falls Halloween regulars.
location.
Fall Fun Abounds in Great Falls
By C.J. Greco “This is our Pink Day Weekend,” said Andrea Soto,
The Connection Assistant Manager at the Great Falls location.
A
Ten percent of all items sold at Meadows Farms loca-
humongous friendly metal monster looms tions that were not already on sale, in addition to indi-
over the side of Leesburg Pike, and its vidual contributions by customers and certain auc- Passengers prepare
name is the “Bronto-Bus”. tioned-off items, are donated to the Susan G. Komen for a hayride at
The bus is part of Meadows Farms’ Fall for the Cure for breast cancer. While the Pink Day week- Krop’s Crops.
Festival at their Great Falls location. The modest fes- end lasts only through Columbus Day weekend, Mead-
tival grounds there sport a cornucopia of pumpkins ows Farms accepts donations throughout October.
and a moon-bounce as well as the bus, which chil- A few miles away is another fall-themed ride, this
dren can enter to hang out with various spooky cari- one a little more traditional and much more mobile
catures. than a dinosaur.
In addition to these light-hearted installations, “[Hayrides] run on the weekend, on Saturdays they
Meadow’s Farms also has a slightly more serious ef- go pretty much constantly,” said Sammie
fort every Columbus Day weekend. Rosenbloom, an employee at Krop’s Crops in Great Photos by C.J. Greco/
Falls. “There’s also a corn bin that the kids can play The Connection
in, it’s great for pictures.”
You have to be brave enough to
pass through the inside of the Meadows Farms’ Pink Day effort The “Bronto-Bus” watches over the
Bronto-Bus to get to the slide Krop’s Crops is located at 11110 and its supporters have raised Fall Festival at Meadows Farms
beneath the eyes Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. $134,000. Great Falls location.
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MeetingonVDOT nomic growth in eastern Loudoun analysis about the impacts of the line. Cutting subsidy payments,
County and the Tyson’s Corner proposed action and register com- shortening the enrollment period Editor in Chief
Steven Mauren
Proposed Pilot areas have greatly increased ments on their support of or op- to sign up, eliminating funds to
Managing Editor
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Kemal Kurspahic
To the editor: vehicles seeking to enter Maryland ment and ending the employer Art/Design:
VDOT’s Proposed Pilot Project to via the American Legion Bridge via Vic Kimm mandate have meant higher costs Laurence Foong, John Heinly,
limit access to the Beltway off the Georgetown Pike causing sig- McLean for families. Already high, pre- Ali Khaligh
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Georgetown Pike between 2 and nificant problems in residential mium costs are predicted to spike
Geovani Flores
7 pm on weekdays will be dis- neighborhoods in the area. Northern next year. Cigna and CareFirst
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meeting on Oct. 18.,2018 at 7 p.m. will continue to grow worse until Virginians which offer plans in Virginia un- CIRCULATION
at the McLean High School. the number of lanes crossing the der Obamacare, have filed for in- [email protected]
This proposal is designed to re- Potomac River is expanded. Early Deserve Better creases with the Virginia Bureau
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rently adversely impacting resi- in both Virginia and Maryland are To the Editor: a 64 percent increase; Cigna an
dential neighborhoods in Great underway, but actual construction Over the past 19 months a Re- average premium hike of 15 per-
Falls and McLean without ad- seems years or even decades away. publican Congress and Adminis- cent.
versely impacting peak hour traf- Thus we need interim solutions. tration have continued to chip Jennifer Wexton, candidate for
fic over the American Legion I hope that all concerned citizens away at Obamacare (Affordable the 10th Congressional District and
Bridge into Maryland. will attend the Oct. 18 public Care Act) with U.S. Rep. Barbara
In northern Virginia, rapid eco- meeting, learn more about VDOT’s Comstock (R-10) toeing the party See Letters, Page 11
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Volunteer Drivers Needed
For Great Falls Charity
To the Editor: SCGF is hoping to start providing rides
A new organization has been formed to in November and building a team of volun-
provide assistance to Great Falls senior citi- teers now is a critical need for us. Volun-
zens aging in place. The Shepherd’s Center teers receive background checks, paid for
of Great Falls (SCGF) will offer free rides by SCGF, and training before their first ride.
to non-driving seniors, transporting them Typical volunteers are retirees, stay at home
to medical and other critical appointments. parents, people with flexible or at-home
Often the elderly who have lost the ability work, and even high-school and college stu-
to drive – whether temporarily or perma- dents. The only requirement is a minimum
nently – become isolated socially and physi- age of 18 and a good driving record.
cally, and the cost and difficulties of get- People who are looking to meet others in
ting transportation to critical appointments Great Falls and like to have personal con-
become an obstacle to proper care and good tact with the people they are helping make
health. great volunteers. Shepherd’s Center volun-
Shepherd’s Centers are operating in more teers tell heartwarming stories of interest-
than 60 towns and cities across the U.S. ing people they’ve met and seniors they’ve
SCGF’s ride service operates as follows: developed great relationships with. It is very
❖ Screened seniors who are accepted into rewarding to have direct contact with
the program make a ride request for a cer- people you are helping. Volunteers also
tain day and time, to a certain place. enjoy the freedom and flexibility ride ser-
❖ Screened driver volunteers view ride vice allows to volunteer when it’s conve-
requests online (24x7) and can accept rides nient for them. Students get the added value
that match their schedule and preferences. of getting service credits at their school or
There is never an obligation for a volun- college for their volunteer time.
teer to accept any particular ride or to drive For more information on SCGF, volunteer-
any minimum number of times. ing, riding, or making donations, visit
❖ The volunteer drives his/her car and SCGF’s website at theSCGF.org or call 703-
provides the fuel. Out of pocket trip costs 586-9696. They can be reached by mail at
such as parking are the responsibility of the PO Box 64, Great Falls VA 22066.
rider. Miles driven are tax deductible as a Philip Pifer
charitable contribution on state and federal Great Falls/SCGF President
tax returns.
Senior Center October Events
Great Falls Senior Center has announced call Polly at 703-759-4345.
the following events for October: Give Back Donation this month is laun-
❖ Oct.12, 1-3 p.m. at the Great Falls Li- dry detergent.
brary, Great Decisions, South Africa’s Frag- Oct. 22, Technology Workshop, 1-3 p.m.
ile Democracy at the Great Falls Library.
❖ Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Francis Email your questions regarding photo
Episcopal Church, Dr. Matthew A. Green- management or one on one help
house discusses the James Webb Space Tele- Space is limited; RSVP early, no later than
scope Project. Reservations are a must. Send Oct. 15. RSVP to: [email protected]
reservations to [email protected] or
Living Rosary Courtesy of Gene Phillip
Families of Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Great Falls par-
ticipated in a Living Rosary on Sunday evening, Oct. 7, in celebration of
the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The feast goes back to the 16th
century when Pope Pius V asked Catholics to pray the rosary to protect
Catholic lands.
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Entertainment
Submit entertainment announcements Riverbend Park is offering free
at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- birding walks in October. Participants
endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. should be prepared to walk about
two miles in comfortable, closed-toed
shoes. There likely will be gentle
THROUGH SUNDAY/OCT. 14 uphill and downhill stretches on
Vienna Wireless Society slightly uneven terrain. Bring
Celebrates. This year marks the binoculars. Rain or shine. Call 703-
55th anniversary of the Vienna 759-9018, or stop by the Visitors’
Wireless Society (VWS), the premier Center front desk to register.
Amateur Radio Club in Northern Bulb Sale. 8 a.m.-noon at Town of
Virginia. Learn more about amateur Vienna Farmers Market, on the
radio or VWS at viennawireless.net. grounds of the Vienna Community
Center. The Ayr Hill Garden Club
presents its annual bulb sale
WEDNESDAY/OCT. 10 supporting the community gardening
Great Falls Historical Society efforts of the Ayr Hill Garden Club.
Program. 7 p.m. at the Great Falls Email [email protected].
Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Lax-O-Ween Tournament. 8 a.m.-4
Great Falls. Speaker Carole Herrick is p.m. at James Madison High School,
author of “Ambitious Failure: The 2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna.
First Bridge Across the Potomac Lax-O-Ween 2018 is sponsored by
River.” Free and open to the public. JMHS Athletic Boosters. $65. Email
Visit gfhs.org. Debra and Stephen Push, of McLean. [email protected].
Author Event: Immaculée Becky Love Foundation 5K/1K Fun
Ilibagiza. 7-9:30 p.m. at Oakcrest DogFest Walk ‘n Roll DC Run. 9-11 a.m. at Turner Farm, 925
School. Immaculée Ilibagiza will Springvale Road, Great Falls. Walk or
speak at Oakcrest School about run to support those who struggle,
finding God in the midst of the Last year, hundreds joined in the biggest celebration to support have lost a loved one or have been
horrors of the Rwandan genocide. Canine Companions for Independence with an agility course, dem- affected by mental illness or
Free and open to the public. There onstrations, treats, freebies, raffles, and best of all, stories of depression. Race proceeds fund tools
will be a book signing after the Vienna’s Anne Davis and Team graduate teams who live and work in and around D.C. Admission for those impacted. $35. Email
program. Seating is limited, pre- ‘Rudy’s Friends’ are taking part in is free, parking is free and our event is accessible. Create a [email protected] or visit
registration at bit.ly/ fundraising page and share the story of a family pet. Saturday, Oct. www.beckylovefoundation.org/
oakcrestimmaculee is required. Learn DogFest DC Benefiting Canine 13, 11:30 a.m. at Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. events-1/5k-for-mental-health. See
more at Oakcrest.org. Companions for Independence Visit cci.org or call 1-800-572-BARK. www.beckylovefoundation.org for a
map and more details.
Tea Tasting Seminar. 1-3 p.m. at
FRIDAY/OCT. 12 Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run
Riverbend Bird Walks. 8-10 a.m. at Road, Great Falls. Exploring Teas of
Riverbend Park - Visitor Center, 8700 14th Annual Merrifield Fall Fairfax St., Falls Church. Opening Dranesville United Methodist Church, the Himalayas – this focused tea
Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Mosaic concert of Tysons McLean Orchestra’s 1089 Liberty Meeting Court, Great tasting seminar with Certified Tea
Riverbend Park is offering free District. Presented by the Greater 49th season. European Travelogue Falls. Enjoy visiting with our special Specialist Chef Laurie Bell will
birding walks in October. Participants Merrifield Business Association featuring Miriam Burns, Music guest, Officer Horita from Fairfax awaken taste buds to high grown
should be prepared to walk about (GMBA), in conjunction with Director and Conductor with soloist County Police who will host a “no- premium teas. Tea infused treats and
two miles in comfortable, closed-toed URBNmarket and Mosaic, and held Sean Lee, violinist performing Rossini agenda” discussion about crime a take home tea sampler included.
shoes. There likely will be gentle will be in the heart of the Mosaic L’italiana in Alferi; Wieniawski Violin concerns in our area. All are $35. Use class activity code 266 407
uphill and downhill stretches on District with food vendors, a beer Concerto Number 2 in D. minor. welcome. Free. Dinner provided. 0501 and visit
slightly uneven terrain. Bring garden, music and entertainment, as Adults $40, seniors $30, youth/ Desserts to share are welcomed. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/
binoculars. Rain or shine. Call 703- well as a pre-holiday handmade and educators $15. Visit RSVP to help plan food to parktakes or call 703-222-4664 to
759-9018, or stop by the Visitors’ vintage market. Children’s activities tysonsmcleanorchestra.org or call [email protected]. Walk-ins register.
Center front desk to register. including: Vienna Singing Princesses, 703-893-8646. also welcome. Call 703-430-3137 or Uncorking a Rich, Full Life. 5-8
Movie: “Jurassic Park” (1993). 7 pumpkin painting, face painting, hair visit www.dranesvilleumc.org. p.m. at the home of Supervisor John
p.m. at The Old Firehouse Teen braiding, sack races, karate, peace SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 13-14 Foust and Dr. Marilyn Jerome Foust.
Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, mural painting, carnival games and FRIDAY/OCT. 19 Wine/Beer Tasting and Benefit
McLean. Revisit (or discover) the more. Visit greatermerrifield.org/ Make a Scarecrow. Noon-2 p.m. at Auction to raises funds for Langley
Spielberg movie that spawned a merrifield-fall-festival. Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Dining with Dorothy. 12:30 p.m. at Residential Support Services
whole army of sequels. Then, join Improv Master Class for Teens. 11 Road, Great Falls. Make a “friend” for Red Galenga Modern Asian, 144 programs and activities. Discover the
The Alden on Saturday, Nov. 17, for a.m.-12:30 p.m. at MCC Class the garden or lawn. Bring pants and Church St NW, Vienna. Join with perfect wine or beer for upcoming
“Hold on to Your Butts,” the Programs/Registration Office, 6645 a shirt to outfit a scarecrow, plus an friends or make new ones. holiday meals and gatherings, enjoy a
ingenious and hilarious live, two- Old Dominion Drive, McLean. old pair of panty hose for the head Newcomers are always welcome. To delicious buffet of hearty hors
person-plus-Foley-artist, scene-for- Participants will learn several games and body. The folks at Colvin Run reserve space, contact event chair, d’oeuvres, socialize and network with
scene recreation of the movie. $4; $2 they can play just about anywhere, will supply the stuffing and know- Dorothy Flood at interesting people, and bid on great
MCC district residents. Call 703-790- learn how to develop scenes, create how. No reservations required. $6 [email protected]. silent and live auction items. $100
0123 or visit www.mcleancenter.org. characters within seconds and learn per scarecrow. Panty hose can be The Old Firehouse Haunted Friday per person. Visit
exercises to help create “group mind” purchased on site for an additional Night Trip. 4:30-11 p.m., leave www.langleyresidential.org/wine-
to better work and act together. $1. Call 703-759-2771 or visit from The Old Firehouse Teen Center, beer-tasting-benefit-auction.html to
SATURDAY/OCT. 13 Designed for 9th-12th graders who www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin- 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. register.
Bulb Sale. 8 a.m.-noon at Town of are on an improv team, who are run-mill. Teens can get in the Halloween spirit Make our Garden Grow: Music of
Vienna Farmers Market, on the involved in theater or are interested “A Tuna Christmas.” Friday, 8 p.m.; and spend a spooky Friday night with Bernstein and Sondheim. 8 p.m.
grounds of the Vienna Community in improvisation. $8, $5 MCC district Saturday, 2 p.m. at Vinson Hall the Old Firehouse. Only the brave- at Church of the Holy Cross, 2455
Center. The Ayr Hill Garden Club residents. Call 703-790-0123 or visit Community Buildling Ballroom, 1735 hearted are invited on this journey. Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. Voce
presents its annual bulb sale www.mcleancenter.org. Kirby Road, McLean. The McLean The night will start with a group Chamber Singers joins the worldwide
supporting the community gardening Model Railroaders Open House. 1- Community Players will present “A dinner beforehand so participants celebration of the 100th anniversary
efforts of the Ayr Hill Garden Club. 5 p.m. at the Vienna Depot, 231 Tuna Christmas” by Jaston Williams, can stay alert for ghosts, zombies and of Bernstein’s birth. Join the
Email [email protected]. Dominion Road NE. Northern Joe Sears, and Ed Howard. “A Tuna whatever creepy creatures might celebration to kick off Voce’s 30th
LOOK. LISTEN. LEARN. 10 a.m.-4 Virginia Model Railroaders hold an Christmas” is the second in a series of appear in the night. $60, $50 MCC anniversary season. $25 general
p.m. at all Fairfax County Fire open house at the Vienna Depot each comedic plays set in the fictional district residents. Call 703-790-0123 admission; $20 age 62+; $10 student
Stations. In celebration of Fire month and on Vienna celebration town of Tuna, the third-smallest or visit www.mcleancenter.org. (18+); children under 18 free. Call
Prevention Week, all Fairfax County days, the Vienna Holiday Stroll. Free town in Texas. MCP’s cast of seven 703-277-7772 or visit www.voce.org.
Fire and Rescue Stations will be admission. Call 703-938-5157 or visit will play 22 roles. $18-$20 at 1-800- FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 19-20
hosting an Open House. Stop by a www.nvmr.org. 838-3006, www.McLeanPlayers.org SUNDAY/OCT. 21
local station that day to meet Indie Author Day Celebration. 3-5 or at the door. “Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet
firefighters, see the fire trucks, join in p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Defends Her Life Tonight.” 8 Breakfast Buffet. 8 a.m.-noon at
the activities and learn about fire Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Northern SUNDAY/OCT. 14 p.m.at Vienna Community Center, Vienna American Legion Post 180,
safety. Find a local Fairfax County Virginia is fertile ground for writers. 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna. Kathleen 330 Center St., N. Vienna. Get
Fire & Rescue Department Fire Drop in and meet some of them. Find Reston Chorale Concert. 4 p.m. at Barth makes her Vienna Theatre omelets, scrambled eggs, blueberry
Station at bit.ly/2ReXaHk. new books and authors. Learn about Saint Luke’s Catholic Church, 7001 Company directorial debut when pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits
Halloween on the Green. 10:30 the experiences of independent Georgetown Pike, McLean. Reston “Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet and gravy and more. Adults $10,
a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Town Green. writers in developing their craft and Chorale “Out of the Shadows” Defends Her Life Tonight” is staged children 12 and under $4. Call 703-
The Town of Vienna is getting in getting their work published. concert highlights 900 years of music the final two weekends of October 938-6580.
early on spooky fun for children ages Featured authors include: Russell composed by women. Guest artists and the first weekend of November. 20th Anniversary Gala. 5:30-10 p.m.
2-10. Costumed kiddos are invited to Ginns (Children’s Fiction), Joyce C. are Ysaye Barnwell, composer and Tickets are $14. Advance tickets may at Westwood Country Club, 800
haunt away at Halloween on the Grand (Fiction); Aimee Hix (MYS), former member of Sweet Honey in be purchased online at viennava.gov/ Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Shepherd’s
Green. The fun includes crafts, games Margaret Placentia Johnston the Rock and P. Lucy McVeigh, webtrac or in person at the Center of Oakton-Vienna hosts 20th
and prizes, storytelling, moon (Religion); Donna Migliaccio soprano. Tickets are $20-$25 on line; community center; if available, Anniversary Gala featuring
bounces, a petting zoo, goodies, two (Fantasy), and Martin Wilsey (SciFi). $25-$30 at door. Active military and tickets may be purchased at the door. Entertainers Bobby McKey’s Dueling
Vienna Singing Princesses, and a All ages. Call 703-938-0405 or visit youth under 17 free. Visit Pianos. Join the party for an evening
chance to carve or paint pumpkins. librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/ www.RestonChorale.org. SATURDAY/OCT. 20 of laughter, singing and dancing as
Free and open to the public. In the event/4402316. SCOV celebrates their 20th
event of inclement weather, call 703- Opening Concert: Tysons McLean WEDNESDAY/OCT. 17 Riverbend Bird Walks. 8-10 a.m. at anniversary of service to the
255-7842 for event status. Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. at The Falls Riverbend Park - Nature Center, community. Visit www.scovgala.org
Church Episcopal auditorium, 115 E. Dinner with a Cop. 6-7:30 p.m. at 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. or call 703-281-0538.
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The Preview Party
will be at the Great
Falls Library, 9830
Georgetown Pike on
Tuesday, Oct. 16
from 7 to 8.30 p.m.
Great Falls Studios to Host
Art Tour 2018, Preview Oct. 16
Great Falls Studios 15th annual Art Tour watercolor), photographer Robin Kent (who
will begin Friday, Oct. 19, and run through will demonstrate time lapse photography),
Saturday and Sunday. printmaker Will Tuthill (who will demo us-
The Studios invite art lovers to the Pre- ing his Mini Halfwood Press) and painter
view Party to be held at the Great Falls Li- Parinaz Bahadori (who will demo how she
brary, 9830 Georgetown Pike on Tuesday, makes art with collage from a hotel room
Oct. 16 from 7 to 8.30 p.m. You may pre- while traveling).
view examples of the artist’s art, meet art- Great Falls Studios thank their major
ists, ask questions about the event and more sponsor this year, TD Bank, along with other
while enjoying refreshments and a little local sponsors who continue to make it pos-
light music. sible for them to host this event.
There will be artist demonstrations from For more details visit
painter Robert Gilbert (using oils and/or GreatFallsStudios.com/studiotour
Photo contributed
Great Falls Fire House
Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department to
Host Open House
National Fire Prevention Week concludes a good look around your home. Identify po-
this Saturday with the Great Falls Volun- tential fire hazards and take care of them.
teer Fire Department hosting an Open ❖ “Listen” for the sound of the smoke
House. Bring the family by for an educa- alarm. You could have only minutes to es-
tion-filled event, with activities for the chil- cape safely once the smoke alarm sounds.
dren, games, popcorn, and the always popu- Go to your outside meeting place, which
lar fire truck and ambulance climb-aboard. should be a safe distance from the home
Firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs will be and where everyone should know to meet.
on hand for demonstrations and informa- ❖ “Learn” two ways out of every room
tion. The theme for this year is “Look. Lis- and make sure all doors and windows lead-
ten. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen any- ing outside open easily and are free of clut-
where.” It emphasizes three basic but es- ter.
sential steps to take to reduce the likelihood Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department
of having a fire — and how to escape safely Open House will be held Saturday, Oct. 13,
in the event of one: 2018 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 9916
❖ “Look” for places fire could start. Take Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.
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In a coastal home, interior designer Anne Walker chose Capiz shell chandeliers over
the dining table and Capiz shell pendants over the kitchen counters. “The result was
beautiful and the cost was effective,” she said.
Holiday-Ready Kitchen
Minor changes deliver the next level, says Alexandria-based interior de-
signer Courtney Grace, “Right now, I see hardwood
big impact in time for and ceramic tile flooring as being on trend,” she said.
“I just finished a kitchen for a client and we installed
holiday gatherings. ceramic tile that was actually made to look like wood.
So she was able to get the look she wanted, but with
a material that was more durable. New flooring can
By Marilyn Campbell really transform a space without the expense and
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the time of total kitchen remodel. Choose something
hough Halloween is still three weeks durable, for the holidays and beyond.”
away, the holidays are not far behind the If you’re on a budget, consider a new kitchen rug,
ghosts and goblins. Thanksgiving ushers advises Grace. “Rugs can add color and warmth to a
in the start of a season of festive enter- kitchen, and an indoor-outdoor rug can stand up to
taining for family and friends. As the kitchen is of- high-traffic and things like spills.”
ten a gathering place and command central for Cabinets are usually the biggest part of any kitchen
celebratory gatherings, this is the time to give your design and renovation project, advises Walker “If
eating space a pre-holiday spruce-up. Local design your cabinets are structurally sound, you can save a
aficionados say there is still time to make upgrades lot of money, but make a huge impact by having the
to make a kitchen welcoming for guests and func- cabinets professionally painted.”
tional for the chef. Gray is still the most popular color for kitchen cabi-
A refrigerator that is functional, spacious and styl- nets, followed closely by white, suggests Walker. “I
ish is at the top of the must-do list of Reston-based recently renovated a small, charming home for re-
interior designer Rachel Grandin’s holiday kitchen sale, and did just this: had the kitchen cabinets
spruce-up list. “With all painted a soft shade of
of the delicious food that “Changing a light fixture might gray,” she said. “What a
we make during the holi- difference. You will want
days, it’s critical that we be the easiest and quickest to have a professional
have a space to store it paint the cabinets for
safely,” she said. “If your way to make a big design you. This is not the time
refrigerator doesn’t seem for DIY. With all of the
statement before the holidays.”
reliable, this is the per- heat, grease, and daily
fect time to replace it. A use, paint can easily chip
— Anne Walker, Anne Walker Design LLC
stainless steel French if not applied profession-
double-door refrigerator ally.”
can hold a large turkey and all of the sides, but more Walker also recommends new cabinet hardware.
importantly it’s eye-catching and chic and will prob- “Soft brass and bronze has made a resurgence in
ably be one of the first things guests notice when popularity lately, so if the other elements of your
they enter your kitchen. It’s a quick way to give your kitchen, [such as] paint color and light fixtures would
kitchen and updated look.” support it, warm brass hardware would add an el-
Lighting is a critical element in any kitchen, ad- egant, updated look to your kitchen,” she said.
vises Potomac-based Anne Walker, “Changing a light A new coat of paint is a simple change that can
fixture might be the easiest and quickest way to make make a big impact, advises Walker. “Walls and trim
a big design statement before the holidays,” she said. get so much wear and tear in a kitchen” she said.
“In a Potomac kitchen I designed, sea glass beaded “It’s the room we use most, and it takes a beating.
pendant lights, which reference not only the shim- Make sure to use a medium sheen so it will be
mering aqua glass backsplash tiles, but also the cus- wipeable. I most often use Farrow & Ball’s Modern
tom Willem Smith bar stools with aqua leather seats.” Emulsion in kitchens. Their colors are sublime and
New flooring can take the design of a kitchen to the paint holds up well in high traffic areas.”
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You Can Make a Difference
Potomac School dignitaries participate in the
groundbreaking. From left: Matthew Giuliano ’19, presi-
dent of the Student Government Association; John
Mathews, head of the Middle and Intermediate Schools;
Nancy Powell, head of the Lower School; John Kowalik,
head of school; Dr. Marjorie Brennan, chair of the Board
of Trustees; Tim Jaeger, assistant head of school; Doug
McLane, head of the Upper School; Daija Yisrael ’19, vice
president of the Student Government Association.
Potomac School Breaks Ground on
Cats benefit from being in a foster home. We need long- and short-term
Center for Athletics, Community fosters for cats of all ages, mothers with litters and kittens on their own.
Consider Fostering
visit our website,
Rain was in the forecast for Sept. POTOMAC SCHOOL’S 76,500-
click on Participate
7, the first Friday of the new aca- square-foot Center for Athletics
demic year at The Potomac School, and Community will include a Adopt/Donate/Volunteer at www.lostdogrescue.org
but sunny skies prevailed, allow- gymnasium with one competition
ing the school’s traditional Open- basketball court and three practice
ing Assembly to be held outdoors courts; an indoor jogging track;
as planned. seven squash courts; a weight
The annual ceremony includes room, cardio room, and multipur-
a procession of seniors and kinder- pose activity room; and flexible
gartners, remarks of welcome, and gathering spaces. In combination
the presentation of Potomac’s Ex- with the school’s existing facilities,
cellent Teaching Award. This year, the center will support an athlet-
something special and entirely ics program that fields teams in 26
new was added to these traditions: interscholastic sports. In addition,
a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new facility will meet the
the school’s Center for Athletics school’s need for an indoor gath-
and Community. ering space large enough to ac-
Technically, the ground at the commodate the entire Potomac
construction site was broken be- School community.
fore the school year began, with John Kowalik explains,
site preparation having gotten “Potomac is committed to being a
underway in July. But with the stu- connected community, and we
dents back on campus, this was the have events throughout the aca-
first opportunity for the Potomac demic year that are designed to
community to celebrate this mile- bring our entire K-12 community
stone moment together. together. With 1,050 students plus
Head of School John Kowalik faculty and staff — and, for some
notes, “This new building is for the events, parents — we do not have
benefit of our students, and we an interior space large enough to
want them to be informed and accommodate everyone. We can
excited about it. So we decided to hold certain events outdoors; but
hold our groundbreaking at a time when the weather fails to cooper-
and place where the students ate, we have to move into our cur-
could be part of the fun.” rent gym and decide whom to ex-
And fun it was, with members clude. Not a happy decision – and
of the Potomac School community one that we will no longer have to
donning white construction hats face when the new center comes
and the school’s mascot, the on line.”
Potomac Panther, distributing the He adds, “The limitations of our
ceremonial shovels and high-fiving current athletic facilities also af-
the groundbreakers as they pre- fect scheduling, negatively impact-
pared to turn over dirt that had ing both athletics and academics.
been trucked in from the construc- The new center will give us in-
tion site. creased flexibility and be an im-
portant asset for our overall pro-
gram.”
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Real Estate
Three Quarters Softer Than Last Year
McLean and Great Falls real estate market first
through third quarter comparison 2018 to 2017 to 2008.
By Karen Briscoe Inside the beltway McLean zip code of
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22101 continues to remain the strongest due
he number of real estate trans- to the most housing type options and prox-
actions in McLean and Great imity to DC metro center. Outside the
Falls closed out the first three beltway McLean zip code of 22102 offers
quarters 2018 softer than in the both condos in the Tysons market as well as
same time period in 2017, with 861 trans- estate style houses on large lots. That area
actions compared to 938 the previous year. is a bit down year over year. Great Falls zip
To provide perspective to the 2008 market a decade code 22066 remains generally flat year to date 2018
ago, 2018 is up over 45 percent. The market shift over 2017.
has likely occurred for several reasons. As we move into the final quarter of 2018, there
First, inventory levels in many segments are low are strong indications that homes priced well and in
relative to demand. Buyers do not have as many good condition will sell for solid prices. Should de-
choices available, particularly in the lower price mand continue to remain strong relative to supply,
points. In those market dynamics, buyers are faced some market segments may experience price appre-
with several options. Either they raise their price ciation.
point, make concessions, or put their move on hold The final quarter 2018 is poised for strong activ-
until more choices became available. Many are still ity. Home buyers in the area can still purchase with
sitting on the sidelines waiting for prices to be in the confidence that purchasing in an up market cycle
line with the market and/or for more inventories to frequently proves advantageous over time. Now is
become available. the time to work with professional agent to be in
Second, interest rates are up over the historic lows. your new home before 2019!
Buyer’s purchasing power is affected as interest rates
rise. In some cases interest rates increasing can have Karen Briscoe with HBC Group at Keller Williams is an
a positive market effect as buyers have urgency to active and experienced Realtor® in the Northern Virginia
marketplace. Karen, alongside her partner Lizzy Conroy and
purchase and lock in the rate.
team, works with sellers, buyers, investors and builders in all
Note that in comparison to the 2008 market a de- price ranges. www.HBCGroupKW.com, 703-734-0192,
cade ago, all brackets have improved considerably. [email protected].
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SOBER-RIDE FOR HALLOWEEN
Free Sober Rides. Saturday, Oct. 27, www.SoberRide.com. The SoberRide an effort to promote physical activity
10 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 28, 4 code is valid for the first 1,500 Lyft and reduce traffic congestion and
a.m. Area residents, 21 and older, users who enter the code. pollution near schools. Students and
may download Lyft to their phones, employees are encouraged to bike or
then enter a code in the app’s walk to school and work. Parents are
WEDNESDAY/OCT. 10
“Promo” section to receive a no cost encouraged to accompany their
(up to $15) safe ride home. WRAP’s Walk to School. Fairfax County Public children to school, and to work with
Halloween SoberRide promo code Schools (FCPS) will participate in
See Bulletin, Page 11
will be posted at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 on International Walk to School Day in
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