Falls Church News-Press 11-28-2019

November 28 — December 4, 2019

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Inside This Week F.C. Light Ceremony Set For Monday

The City of Falls Church will officially welcome in the holiday season when it turns on its festive downtown street lights this Monday.

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2019 F.C. Holiday Shopping Guide Inside

Thanksgiving is here and holiday shopping is already in high gear for the season. What better way to spend your holiday dollars than here in The Little City? See inside for the News-Press’s 2019 Holiday Shopping Guide.

Diversity Assessment of F.C. City Schools Notes ‘More Work to Do’

Inclusion Report Based on Extensive Teacher, Parent Talks

by Nicholas F. Benton

Falls Church News-Press

See pages 14 – 15

Thieves Bust Through Wall, Rob Jewelry Store Thieves robbed a Falls Church jewelry store Monday by breaking through the cinder block wall of an adjacent store, police reported Tuesday.

See News Briefs, page 9

Mason’s Puts On ‘A Chorus Line’

A fun, realistic, and high-energy show, George Mason’s production of “A Chorus Line: High School Edition” is a thrilling combination of song, dance, and stellar actors and technicians.

See page 16

EDNA FRADY, long-time leader of the Falls Church City Democratic Committee, was greeted

by U.S. Sen. Mark Warner at Warner’s talk at the Goodwin House last week. (Photo: News-Press)

Warner, Beyer Report to Large F.C. Audiences on Impeachment Probe

by Nicholas F. Benton

Falls Church News-Press

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Following the completion of three intense days of public testimony in the U.S. House Intelligence committee’s investigation into the possible impeachment of President Trump, Falls Church’s U.S. Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr., and Virginia U.S. Senator Mark Warner led heavily-attended public events in this area last Thursday and Friday

where they both affirmed the gravity and importance of what has and continues to transpire.

Speaking before a large audience of mostly retired foreign service and other government employees at the Goodwin House in the Bailey’s Crossroads section of Greater Falls Church Friday, Sen. Warner said, “I wish we weren’t here [pursuing the impeachment prospect –ed.], but if what’s come out is true, I don’t know how you can turn your

back to it. I simply can’t ignore the manipulation of U.S. foreign policy for personal gain. If what has been alleged becomes normalized, the American public is going to lose faith that our system can work.”

Before an even larger crowd the night before packed into the auditorium of the T.C. Williams High School on Route 7 in Alexandria, just beyond the

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The Falls Church City Public Schools were in receipt last week of a final report with recommendations of an “Infrastructure Assessment of Diversity” study that it initiated last February.

“There need to be more than good intentions,” was a core conclusion.

The report by Julian R. Williams, vice president for Compliance, Diversity and Ethics for George Mason University, hailed the school system, its administration, teachers, parents and surrounding community for their “good intentions” caring about “creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse school system.”

But, he states, “good intentions aren’t good enough.” The report included extensive interviews with stakeholders in all the abovementioned roles. It cited “parents who remain concerned about racial incidents at the schools” who felt they were met with “a lack of clear and consistent communication from Falls Church City Public School (FCCPS) leadership on these incidents.”

The report recommended that there be clear communication about the nature of such incidents. “Don’t mince words,” it stated, “Call it what it is, ‘hateful,’ ‘biased,’ ‘racist/sexist,’ etc. Be direct and clear,” adding, “Always communicate the follow-up steps the division is taking to address effects” and “provide updates to the community about the remedial

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Warner, Beyer Update Constituents on Impeachment

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reach of Greater Falls Church, Beyer lined up three experts in the law and history of presidential impeachments to join him on stage, and almost the entire two-hour session was taken up responding to questions from the audience that ran the gamut from asserting Trump’s so-called “deep state” exists to asking why the House Intelligence Committee isn’t deploying the sergeant-atarms to arrest White House staff who’ve ignored subpoenas to appear.

Clearly, however, the vast majority in the audience of over 300 were solidly in support of Beyer and the Democrats leading the investigation in the House.

Beyer said that protecting the rule of law is the most important element of the impeachment process. “We cannot as public officials ignore our oaths,” he said.

“If democracy goes away, then lawlessness goes up.”

This is the defining issue in this process, he said. Going ahead with the impeachment “is not a

question of a good or bad idea, but one of are we going to fulfill our oath of office.”

He said no amount of public opinion will change his vote on a matter like this. “This is not a poll, but a process driven by political leadership. I will vote my conscience.”

Nonetheless, he reported that emails have come into his office about 3-to-1 in favor of impeachment.

While the current impeachment process has advanced at “warp speed” compared to earlier cases, and as facts pertinent to the case continue to come out, “We are keeping up and staying on track with our other duties and legislative priorities,” he said. “Nothing else has stopped.”

He stressed the importance of Congress’ role in the “checks and balances” set up in the Constitution, especially in light of the fact that the judicial branch, as represented by current Attorney General William Barr, “has become partisan and by virtue of that, completely out of bounds.”

Beyer said “I don’t understand

the personality change that Barr has gone through,” adding, “But it is much bigger than just him.”

Beyer was asked why so many Republicans are spouting the proMoscow line on the 2016 election interference in the U.S. (blaming it on the Ukraine, not the Kremlin), in the face of how clearly U.S. foreign service expert on Russia, Fiona Hill, who made a major impression during the public hearings last week, stipulated seriousness of that error.

He said that it has to do with the Republicans’ difficulties breaking with or defying Trump.

The GOP’s main reality, Beyer quipped, is that 40 percent of their representatives in Congress are leaving before next year’s election.

“Trump’s hard core base is very loyal and demands severe consequences for any Republican that isn’t. Massive social media reaction, protests and hate mail have exploded against a GOP member who expressed even the slightest concern about the impeachment charges against Trump, he noted.

Most Republicans, he said, remain as silent as they can.

Fundamentally, he said, the goal is to make the impeachment inquiry process not an incendiary one, but focused on getting to the truth with the help of witnesses who were actually there.

In a tweet following the end of last week’s public hearing phase, Beyer said, “I do not know how this will end, but whatever comes next I thank my House Intelligence Committee colleagues and their staff for their hard work, and above all Chairman Adam Schiff. His profound leadership and moral clarity will leave a mark on history, and he deserves the thanks of a grateful nation.”

In his comments Friday, Sen. Warner stressed how all 17 U.S. intelligence agencies concurred that the 2016 U.S. election interference came from Russia and not Ukraine, and said he was gravely upset at Trump’s disrespect for the U.S. intelligence community.

Warner serves as the vice-chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee where he and Republican chair Richard Burr have worked closely together.

There is grave concern, he said,

for the fact that, despite the fact the U.S. spends $750 billion annually on defense compared to $70 billion by Russia and $250 billion

by China, that the U.S. remains trapped in 20th century technology and methods compared to the focus on cyber methods by its adversaries.

In this context, he said, it is astonishing that in the U.S., the issue of election security has become a partisan issue, with 11 states still lacking any paper ballot backups for their electoral systems.

In addition to the U.S. intelligence assessment that the Russians are planning another major interference in the 2020 presidential election next year, China has entered onto the cyber warfare scene in a big way, as well.

The Chinese, he noted, have developed an “Orwellian” surveillance system against its own population, where the top priority for everyone is now loyalty to the Communist Party of China.

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F.C. Schools Get Results of Study on Diversity Needs

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steps that are being taken.” This is important, it said, because “sometimes after the initial fervor has died down where there is a tendency to overlook follow-up communications.”

“Throughout this assessment, it was clear that there is a tremendous amount of strongly-held optimism about FCCPS capacity for positive growth within the areas of inclusion and diversity,” the report noted, adding “FCCPS parents consistently stated, ‘you can tell they care,’” speaking about individual school leadership, and that the system’s internal stakeholders “articulated feelings of optimism division-wide that people want to help make change, with the current school division leadership viewed as a strength.”

The report defined “diversity” as “the meaningful presence and participation of individuals who

differ and are similar by characteristics such as race, age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, underrepresented populations, disability and various socio-economic backgrounds, as well as individuals with a multitude of ideas, attitudes and beliefs.”

While many responses included in the report stated that “Falls Church is not very diverse,” one strength is that “it is located in a highly diverse metropolitan region,” but the lack of quantitative diversity within Falls Church “makes it even more critical that the school division jumpstart engagement through intentional efforts.”

One response about the division’s “capacity for positive change” cited Superintendent Peter Noonan as “guiding FCCPS in the right direction by discussing uncomfortable topics, for example, his movement for equity,”

but added that more work needs to be done.

It cited “micro aggressions” impacting students, and “teachers of color also face micro aggression in the workplace.”

A response from a teacher stated, “I appreciate the efforts the school system and the great community makes to be inclusive, but, unfortunately, underneath the efforts there is still great racism and disregard for minority populations.”

Another added, “I feel like our hearts are in the right place, and we know we have a lot of work to do, and we could use guidance on how to get better, be more aware, improve our language and support all members of our community.”

Overall, however, the report struck the same optimistic tone reflected in responses from a lot of those interviewed. “I believe that FCCPS has the potential to be a national leader in this space,”

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Williams wrote, “but to get there the division must move past good intentions and create a solid framework of focus, accountability, and enhanced professional development.”

Recommendations for improving the environment, the report stated, include the creation of an FCCPS diversity webpage for enhancing communication in this area, a review of the curriculum with a lens for inclusions (noting the distinct differences in how lower schools are addressing the issues compared to the middle and high school), the creation of a FCCPS diversity recruitment plan, the bolstering of diversity and inclusion-focused professional development and the creation of a “chief diversity officer position with FCCPS.” In its conclusion, the report said that the FCCPS “needs to get comfortable with discomfort in order to fully engage in transformative dialogues,” and reiterated that “the FCCPS is wellpositioned to be a leader amongst its peers in this area.”

Two proposed solutions were particularly intriguing. One was the suggestion from some parents that an at-home “FCCPS Parent

University” be set up “with ongoing curriculum and resources on leading conversations on inclusion and diversity, bullying and bystander intervention in order to build upon curricular work.”

The report called this “an amazing idea.”

The other is based on citing the system’s being “very much beholden to the issues facing greater Falls Church and the region in general,” noting that “changing demographics, cost of living, and issues related to the lack of affordable housing and housing segregation heavily impact FCCPS.” It states, “It is important for FCCPS to continue to partner with community organizations and perhaps lobby for structural changes that could improve access to affordable housing for community members.”

Superintendent Noonan told the News-Press this week that the report was received in a “reflective and vulnerable manner.” It will lead, he said, to “self-evaluation aimed at taking appropriate steps.” He added that it was heartening to learn that “we’re starting from a good place” in taking steps to address the report’s conclusions.

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F.C. Schools’ Diversity Review

What a refreshing development for the Falls Church City School System (FCCPS) to submit to a tough evaluation of how it is handling issues associated with diversity and inclusion in the schools at all levels (see article, page 1). The report prepared by George Mason University’s Julian R. Williams is by no means a whitewash or pollyanna treatment of the issue, despite the almost universal sentiment that “good intentions” pervade the system from top to bottom.

In addition to documenting how many things remain to be done, based on a plethora of interviews with staff, parents and teachers over the last 10 months, there is a big section devoted to conclusions and proposed solutions. Some of the latter are truly creative, including the idea for a “Parents University,” an at-home program that keeps parents in the loop with the latest thinking on diversity and inclusion issues, including anti-bullying strategies.

It includes the novel idea that the schools may want to take a more proactive lobbying role in the promotion of affordable housing in the wider community.

That is a particularly thoughtful and poignant suggestion, and something we heartily recommend be expanded to the entire D.C. metro region, and nationally. In this time, “affordable housing” means simply “housing,” with the vast majority of new housing options being beyond the financial reach of most of the population. Currently, housing developers are vying to serve the needs of the top one percent of the population with megamansions and pricey apartment and condo options. A singular countervailing trend is included as part of the massive West End project slated for construction right next to the new George Mason High School that includes 100 or so socalled micro units of more affordable apartment residences that are targeted for single young professionals who will also take advantage of the West Falls Church Metro station within walking distance.

The developers insist that these small units are designed for singles, but if history is any indication, they will be taken up by anyone who needs to find something affordable. It used to be the common wisdom in Falls Church, for example, that the Winter Hill condos were not suitable for families, but they are now swarming with kids because they’re relatively affordable to families, including to teachers with full complements of spouses and two or three young children.

It would be great if the FCCPS picked up this initiative in the spirit of keeping the region affordable for its teachers and staff and the parents of all its students.

And by the way, not contained in the report but in the name of inclusion and diversity, is the continued efforts by the schools’ theatre arts program to stage incredible productions like last weekend’s “A Chorus Line.”

What a great show to involve so many students in a spirited and moving affirmation of everyone, with a particular spotlight on LGBTQ persons.

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No Evidence School Shooting Drills Work

Editor, Regarding the article in the Nov. 14 issue on the new school construction and shooting drills, unfortunately there is no evidence that ALICE works and much evidence that school shooting drills don’t work.

First, they traumatize our kids every single time. Four times a year. Every year.

Second, they clearly train a possible shooter — almost all will be current students — in the very security protocols the police will use.

Third, drills further teach our kids that adults have done nothing to help solve gun violence in America so they can get attention if they do one.

A better alternative would be

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to train staff only and leave the kids alone. Focus only on fire drills and safety drills. In addition, ALICE requires kids fight back by throwing things. There is no evidence that this works.

None. And again, it teaches our kids to be violent and what the protocol is.

Another suggestion would be to require all parents in the City of Falls Church to lock their guns away and keep the ammo separate. Why? Almost 100 percent of school shooters get their guns from their family.

Shaun Dakin Falls Church

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Mature Trees & Residential Redevelopment in F.C. B� K��� R����

Falls Church City residents caught on to the value of neighborhood trees long before the ecological and health benefits of urban forests were known. In 1892, Falls Church was the first community in Virginia to celebrate Arbor Day, establishing a pattern of promoting trees as necessary elements of a thriving community. In 1978, the City of Falls Church was designated Virginia’s first Tree City USA. Today, our average canopy cover city-wide is estimated at 46 percent, which exceeds that of most communities in Northern Virginia.

Given that green, leafy neighborhoods are what’s expected in Falls Church, it’s not surprising that some people have become alarmed over the recent pace of tree removal on residential home redevelopments.

Most people now know that trees provide us with oxygen, sequester carbon, remove air pollutants, absorb and filter stormwater, help cool our urban streets, increase building energy efficiency, and provide essential habitat for insects and wildlife. And perhaps just as importantly, large trees have effects beyond the specific property they stand on.

When they are removed, they leave gaping holes in the tree canopy — and in the neighborhood — that take many years to fill.

Data from the last four years’ residential development permits show that redevelopment has been affecting about 1 percent of the City’s residential land each year. The newer houses are almost invariably built

to the largest allowable size, taking up more space than the houses they replaced.

Because larger home footprints mean reduced landscape space after redevelopment, more mature trees are being removed than protected. And where trees are saved,

“It’s not surprising that some people have become alarmed over the recent pace of tree removal on residential home redevelopments.” they are seldom on the front of a lot, so lots may look like they’ve been cleared even when trees in the back have been saved.

The City can, and does, limit tree removal for residential development. Residential development projects are prohibited from disturbing any land outside the necessary construction area. And all the trees on each site, as well as neighboring trees that could be affected by the development, must be assessed by a Certified Arborist and protected from construction damage wherever possible. Preserving and/or planting trees to achieve at least 20 percent canopy cover within 10 years is also required. The City

has significant enforcement authority, but we find that developers in most cases are our allies in tree protection. Preserving existing trees adds value to homes in Falls Church, where homebuyers expect forested neighborhoods and homes. Preserving existing trees is also considerably more efficient than cutting them down and planting new ones to meet canopy cover requirements.

So tree loss on residential redevelopments may not be a full-blown environmental apocalypse. But I’ll bet you still don’t like it. Neither does the Urban Forestry Commission, and neither do I. A dense tree canopy is what we all expect in Falls Church, and none of its loss should be taken lightly. The Falls Church City Council invited the Urban Forestry Commission to their work session on Nov. 18 to discuss ways that the City might reduce the loss of mature trees. Possible strategies suggested by the two groups include: • Provide incentives or variances for preserving more trees during development.

• Increase the restrictions on tree removal, or create disincentives for removing them.

• Develop preferred residential stormwater management practices that support trees.

• Encourage designation of more Specimen Trees, or develop a new category of protected trees.

• Provide incentives for ongoing protection of mature trees.

It’s interesting to note that lot size is not always a good predictor of tree preservation

during residential redevelopment. Some of the smallest lots preserved 25 percent or more of the pre-existing canopy cover during redevelopment, and some of the largest preserved none. In Falls Church City, only two things predict the extent of tree preservation: the presence of healthy mature trees to begin with, and those trees’ locations on the lot.

Yes, right here in our beloved Tree City, many homes lack a good, healthy tree cover before redevelopment. That’s why some of the potential strategies listed above can also apply to properties that are not being redeveloped. We can’t predict which planting locations will be safe from future developments, but we can work toward ensuring that there are plenty of healthy native trees worthy of protection when that future redevelopment is contemplated.

The City will research the feasibility of the City Council’s and Urban Forestry Commission’s suggestions, and do its part to improve protection for mature trees.

But regulations don’t build community.

Most of Falls Church’s forest is located on residential land. For our community to remain leafy and green, we depend on the help of City residents to voluntarily maintain healthy trees on their own properties.

Because trees are a Falls Church thing. Are you in?

Kate Reich is the arborist of the City of Falls Church.

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NEWS BRIEFS Lighting Ceremony Set for Downtown F.C. Monday The City of Falls Church will officially welcome in the holiday season when it turns on its festive downtown street lights this Monday evening. The informal community celebration to light the lights will kick off at 6 p.m. at Mr. Brown’s Park. Santa, escorted by the F.C. Volunteer Fire Department, will be at the annual event to greet residents while music will be provided by the George Mason High School Chamber Singers and Lemon Lane Consignment will hand out free hot chocolate. Mr. Brown’s Park is located in the 100 block of W. Broad St. in Falls Church.

Thieves Break Through Wall to Rob Falls Church Jewelry Store Thieves robbed a Falls Church jewelry store Monday by breaking through the cinder block wall of an adjacent store, police reported Tuesday. City of Falls Church Police responded to a report of smoke and a possible burglary at 10:23 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, at the Falls Plaza East Shopping Center on W. Broad St. There, they say, it appears a suspect or suspects broke into the now-vacant, former space of Apple Federal Credit Union and then broke through a cinder block wall to gain entry into the Yassini Jewelry store. Once inside the jewelry store, a saw was used to open the store safe before the suspect(s) fled the scene. Police say it is unknown what items were taken at this time. Police ask anyone with information on this incident to contact City Police at 703-248-5053.

Employee Assaulted During Robbery at For Eyes in F.C. Three men robbed an eyeglasses store and assaulted an employee last Thursday morning in Falls Church, police report. City of Falls Church police say the three male suspects entered For Eye Optical at 444 W. Broad St. at 11:25 a.m. today, Nov. 21, and immediately started collecting eye glass frames. An employee was assaulted during the incident and afterwards, the suspects ran across W. Broad St. and fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to the hospital but is expected to be okay. Police describe the suspects as three black males, all over 6′ tall, wearing dark sunglasses, two wearing black hoodies and one wearing a bright orange jacket. The vehicle is an early 2000’s blue/green sedan that is missing a passenger hubcap. This is the second time this year the Falls Church For Eyes has been robbed. In August, three men stole multiple items from the eyeglass store before fleeing on foot. Anyone with information is asked to contact the City of Falls Church Police at 703-248-5053.

Dehghani-Tafti Announces 1st Appointment As her first planned appointment, Commonwealth’s Attorney-elect Parisa DehghaniTafti has announced that she will promote to Chief Deputy Cari Steele, who currently serves as assistant commonwealth’s attorney and current liaison to the City of Falls Church, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Steele is a 17-year veteran of the office, having served since 2002.

Dehghani-Tafti noted that ”Ms. Steele is uniformly well respected by the bench, bar, law enforcement, and the community at large, and will be invaluable in maintaining the institutional memory of the office. But just as importantly, her deep experience as a member of the local Mental Health and Criminal Justice Review Committee, as coordinator for the Sexual Assault Response Team, and as a liaison to the Arlington County Drug Treatment Court makes her a wonderful fit to implement our restorative justice and diversion policies.” For her part, Steele stated “It has been a privilege to serve the citizens of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church for the last 17 years and I am excited to continue that service in this new role under the vision and leadership of our Commonwealth’s Attorney-Elect.”

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FALLS CHURCH ARTS’ latest exhibition, “Pieces and Parts,” opened to the public Saturday night.

Featuring 50 artworks ranging from assemblages to 3-D mixed media and more, such as artist Paul Tury’s (second from left) work, “Yellow Paper,” which is directly above him. He is joined

by FCA president Barb Cram (left) and his family. The show will run through Dec. 29. For more information on the exhibit, visit fcnp.com. (Photo: Courtesy Shaun Van Steyn)

FALLS CHURCH’S American Association of University Women released the dates for its 2020 book sale — April 17 & 18 at the Falls Church Community Center. The AAUW recently completed an agreement for book storage space, allowing the group to go forward with plans for the sale. With storage space arranged, AAUW has scheduled its first collection date for Jan. 4 at the Willston Multi-Cultural Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Additional collection dates are Jan. 18, Feb. 1 and 15, and every Saturday in March as well as April 4 and 11. The book sale benefits scholarships, research and programs for women. For more information, visit FallsChurchArea-va.aauw.net/ booksale. (Photo: Courtesy AAUW)

Neighborhood Barbershop Fundraises for Local Shelters

while the Hurricanes are led by Coach Mike Rivera.

For the second year in a row, the staff over at The Neighborhood Barbershop in the City of Falls Church raised over $12,000 during its 25-Hour Cut-A-Thon to raise money for the Bailey’s Community Shelter and Supportive Housing facility and the Friends-Falls Church Homeless Shelter.

Starting at 9 a.m. on Nov. 2 and going until 9 a.m. on Nov. 3, hundreds of people visited the shop for a haircut, shave or simply to donate. At the Cut-AThon, the 50/50 raffle pot reached $6,400 and raffled Capitals tickets brought in hundreds more.

A special thanks goes out to Aslin Beer Company for sponsoring beer at the event, as well as to all the neighbors and friends who donated raffle items and food for the barbers all day long.

Express Lanes Officially Open on I-395

Young Athletes Collect Over 700 Pounds of Food Using a rather novel concept of allowing basketball players to shoot on the state-of-the-art Dr. Dish basketball machine in return for a food donation, 55 boys and girls collected over 700 pounds of food.

The event occurred on Nov. 9 and 10 at Trinity Presbyterian Church’s gym and was sponsored by the Bull Dawg Basketball Skill Academy and the Virginia Hurricanes girls basketball teams.

The Bull Dawg Basketball Skills Academy is a non-profit Section 501(c)3 entity that focuses on improving the basketball skills of young players and does not involve any tournament play (Bulldawgbasketballskillacademy. org). The Hurricanes, who have been in the area for a decade, have several Amateur Athletic Union girls basketball teams (virginiahurricanes.net). The academy is led by Coach Kenny Robinson,

The 395 Express Lanes are officially open to the public. Drivers need an E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex to use the Lanes.

HOV-3+ carpools are free with an E-ZPass Flex set to HOV ON. Should drivers end up on the Express Lanes by mistake, they should not stop or back up, but keep going to their final destination.

The redesigned interchange at S. Eads Street now brings quicker access to the Pentagon and Pentagon City, but it may take drivers some time to adjust to the new traffic patterns.

All ramps that lead to the 395 Express Lanes now require an E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex. This includes the northbound ramps near S. Eads Street.

The 395 Express Lanes pick up where the 95 Express Lanes leave off (around Edsall Road) and run up to the 14th Street Bridge in D.C., giving drivers a continuous trip to the D.C. line.

There are two ramps to exit the northbound 395 Express Lanes to S. Eads Street – one ramp to the Pentagon and another ramp to Pentagon City. If exiting to the Pentagon remember to stay left.

New traffic lights will also go into effect.

The new stoplights on S. Eads Street and the Pentagon reservation are now active.

Homestretch Dessert Fundraiser Sees Big Returns More than 100 people indulged in treats from local establishments at the first-ever Homestretch dessert fundraiser held at the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna earlier this month.

The event featured inspiring stories from Homestretch graduates

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COLUMBIA BAPTIST CHURCH held its 8th annual Spend Yourself 5K Race 3K Walk in the City of Falls Church on Saturday. Over 600 runners and walkers, young and old, from the local Falls Church community participated in the event raising over $80,000 for Columbia’s World Hunger Ministry, Spend Yourself. Money raised from this annual race supports the Columbia’s Food Pantry & Gardens in Falls Church and to Haiti where Columbia has partnered with World Vision since 2009 to provide clean water, sanitation, food security and economic development for farming. (P����: C������� L���� C�������) who shared their journey from homelessness to financial independence. Funds raised from the event will go toward supporting Homestretch’s ongoing efforts to empower homeless families with children to rebuild their lives.

The event was made possible with dessert donations from the following: 2941 Restaurant (headlining dessert sponsor); Crown City Bread Company; Frankenballs; Great Harvest Bread Co.; The Cupcake Delivers; The Happy Tart; Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe; Lazy Mike’s Delicatessen; Nothing Bundt Cakes and Praline Bakery.

Since 1990, Homestretch has helped over 2,000 families achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency by giving them the skills and knowledge they need to become productive participants in

the community. Families graduate from Homestretch with significantly reduced debt, increased income and higher credit scores, and make headway toward attainment of education and skills.

Quarterly Book Sale Returns In Time for Holidays Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church) will be holding its quarterly book sale for the winter season with a large selection of books and media for all ages and interests available next weekend, Dec. 6 – 8. On Dec. 6, the book sale will run from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; on Dec. 7, it will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 it will run from 1 – 4 p.m.

On the final day of the quarterly book sale, all books and media

will be half price and there is a special offer that allows customers to fill up a bag full of books for $10 per bag.

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Local Author Has New Book On Global Adventures Local author Susan Gillerman Boggs recently released her new memoir, “Journey Across Time.”

The book offers a window into life in South Asia, which has changed vastly since Boggs began living there as a diplomat’s wife in 1985.

In a story told through first-person narrative, Boggs takes the reader to remote places, many now closed to visitors.

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bombs and was bitten by a grouper in a coral lagoon, sneezed on by an elephant and cornered in a cul-desac by angry bulls.

Back on the home front, the Boggs chronicles the daily joys and frustrations of diplomatic life with its cast of senior officials, Mughals, intellectuals and colorful characters.

With verve and self-deprecating humor, she describes how she managed a diplomatic household and orchestrating official events despite personal dramas, logistic challenges and power outages.

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

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By Supervisor Penny Gross

who strive every day to ensure that Fairfax County remains a great place to live, work, play, learn, worship, and age gracefully.

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so fortunate to be living in Fairfax County and Northern Virginia, and that belief was reinforced by a special musical composition, “Resolutions,” by Mark Camphouse, with lyrics by Elizabeth Curtis, that was commissioned by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) and dedicated to outgoing Board Chairman Sharon Bulova.

The work is one of several artistic pieces celebrating the 275th anniversary of the county’s founding in 1742. The major celebration coincided with the visit of Nicholas, the 14th Lord Fairfax, in 2017. “Fairfax of Virginia: The Forgotten Story of America’s Only Peerage, 1690 – 1960” was published at the same time by Hugh Fairfax, Lord Nicholas Fairfax’s younger brother.

Members of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Chorus, under the direction of FSO Music Director Christopher Zimmerman, presented a section of the composition at last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting. It was the first time I had heard the piece, but I knew, instantly, that its message would be perfect to share in a Thanksgiving column. Its lyrics transcend from the earliest clouded history that continues to provoke outrage and concern, to the modern day, where Fairfax County welcomes and celebrates all who wish to call this patch of the planet “home.”

“Fairfax County Is My Home” is dedicated to Chairman Sharon Bulova in celebration of Fairfax County’s rich history and vibrant future. Its lyrics are printed here as they were written and punctuated.

Even without the accompanying music and choral voices, the sentiments are clear, and shared by many

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Voices echo of a past Out of many we are one Where Indians tread and soldiers bled Our cherished freedoms denied to none, Of slavery’s shame, of toil and strife Liberty we must protect with one strong voice To make a life, to make a home.

Our one true choice.

Fairfax County is my home, Fairfax County is my home Its paths and trails I love to roam.

Its fine towns I love to roam With our cities bright and our lakes of blue, Arts and education at its best we cannot rest There’s a place for all, me and you.

To make this our home, our home!

We stand united Fairfax strong Thy cities gleam, let freedom ring forever!

No walls dividing our one song Fairfax County is my home!

Striving to make a place for every creed and race, Oh Fairfax County, you’re my home.

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Another scathing anti-Trump editorial in the Washington Post Tuesday, entitled “Enablers of Constitutional Degradation,” warns that the Trump presidency is “entering a dangerous new phase” based on the effective removal over time of anyone working for it who would push back on their boss’ worst impulses.

Trump has now surrounded himself with “courtiers without scruples” whose chief requirement is a personal loyalty to him, “who has shown himself to be without scruple, decency or respect for the Constitution” resulting in a “progressive erosion of core institutions.” Now, the editorial adds, Trump “seems to have found courtiers who neither look to mitigate his worst instincts nor have the courage FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS to tell him when he is wrong.”

In the same edition, conservative columnist Michael Gerson, a former George W. Bush speechwriter who has proven over time to be one of the more articulate critics of everything Trump, extends this sycophant phenomenon beyond Trump’s White House circle to include “politicians such as (Rep. John N.) Kennedy” who “must know the truth...but still choose to suck up to the president by reflecting his mania and sharpening his blind spots.” He adds, “Loyalty to Trump among Republicans is proved by the loosening of all other loyalties — to truth, to honesty and to the national good.”

Yes, it’s these Republican sycophants in Congress who are the principal enablers of Trump’s sociopathic disregard for any notion of Constitutional propriety, and one can presume they do it out of fear, fear of the price Trump will make them pay in the next election.

But there can be no justification for this fear, which is akin to the fear of a battered spouse that results in codependency.

U.S. society has been very slow to appreciate the dynamic of this kind of fear that results in a victim’s loyal obedience and defense of an offending brute. Society’s blindness is grounded in a false, radical notion of free will, that everyone is a free agent and responsible for all his or her life decisions.

It is why, in the 1970s, the courts refused to exonerate Patty Hearst despite overwhelming evidence that she’d been coerced, by extreme mind control methods, to participate in the crimes of her captors as if she’d willfully joined their cause.

It’s also why in this very troubling time, the contribution of one of the nation’s foremost experts on destructive cults and their mind control methods is so important for grasping and acting on what Trump is up to.

Dr. Steven Hassan is the author of “The Cult of Trump” that I’ve pointed to previously in this column because it delivers a message that our society is slow to pick up on. Hassan’s expertise has gradually gained traction in the U.S. media, with an appearance on CNN’s “Reliable Sources” show last weekend and a lengthy interview by me which is available on YouTube.

He is 100 percent correct that the parameters of the Trump phenomenon fit all the core elements of a destructive cult, and it is informed by his personal experience of being sucked into such a dizzying experience, himself, by way of a couple years in the Moonies in the 1970s where he encountered first hand the way in which his own mind was manipulated. I’d experienced the same thing, myself, with a different cult such that I can appreciate what he’s talking about.

The destructive cult mind control experience involves the insistence on an alternative reality requiring the trashing of traditional sources of truth and the substitution of a different reality altogether. It seeks to shut off followers from access to their normal relationships, including family, and constant reinforcement of the special “truth” that only their infallible leader propounds.

The confession by former Energy Secretary Rick Perry this week that Trump is “the chosen one sent by God,” is reflective of a profoundly degraded mind, by the same manner many so-called evangelical leaders convince their congregations. “He is president, so God wants it that way,” they preach, therefore to oppose him is to oppose God. A nasty suspension of truth is required to achieve this, one that is rooted in a deep fear of violating God’s will.

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Our Man in Arlington

By Charlie Clark

Growing up white in north Arlington, schoolmates and I were aware of the African-American enclave of Hall’s Hill — sadly, we were scared to venture there for fear of getting beaten up.

So I felt my share of the emotions that poured from denizens of that historic neighborhood who spoke Nov. 13 at the event titled “Learn From This Place: Bringing Arlington to Halls Hill.”

The auditorium at Virginia Hospital Center rung with multigenerational music, nostalgia and tears of pain expressed by four who lived through Arlington’s (ongoing) transition out of segregation.

As part of a multi-day event funded by a Virginia humanities grant, they shared bittersweet recollections of the 1950s, when blacks weren’t allowed in Arlington Hospital, or in movie theaters or pony rides.

Wilma Jones Killgo, author of a history of Hall’s Hill, presented African-American heritage songs performed on cigar box banjos by middle school students in Career and Technical Education.

Traditionals such as “You Are My Sunshine” and “Going Down the Road Feelin’ Bad” were adapted to Hall’s Hill memories of being forced to walk ten blocks to school after the Langston school closed, and being late for faraway Little League games. To guitar and harmonica strains of a blues duo, Junious Brickhouse performed a muscular dance.

The gray eminence among panelists was retired teacher William

Vollin (who taught at Langston and Glebe, where he was principal). Born in the defunct Arlington neighborhood of Queen City, he recalled the Hoffman-Boston all-black K-12 school with its “hand-me-down books” and no science lab. At Langston, the “food staff and custodians were like counselors,” he said. Decisions on school boundaries were made by “racist” school boards so as not to “upset folks on the other side of Lee Highway.” Once asked by officials for the racial breakdown of Glebe Elementary, Vollin replied, “We’re 100 percent human beings.”

Michael Jones, one of four blacks tapped to integrate Stratford Junior High in 1959, said at Langston Elementary “there was no remediation — we just fit in.” Growing up with seven people sharing a bathroom “made us closer.”

The adjustment to being “socially marginalized” at white schools was jarring after early years in a Hall’s Hill “that taught us we had a lot to offer, to love, give and trust,” said Kitty Clark Stevenson, now a human resources consultant. At Swanson, the drama teacher told her she couldn’t appear on stage, and a counselor said she would “make a very good maid.” Stevenson described “ragged” textbooks from which they had to “erase crude, profane language. Thank you, Arlington,” she said, “for the best cuss words I learned.”

Saundra Green, retired from Arlington Parks and Recreation, recalled “wonderful role models” in Hall’s Hill, where “your school

teacher may also be your Sunday school teacher,” and a shopkeeper “your scout leader.”

When switching schools, she had to give up plans to be a cheerleader or sing in select chorus.

When she came to work professionally as director at the Lee Community Center, Green overheard a staffer calling her a monkey and being asked, “Are you the new custodian?”

That staffer and she later became friends. *** A spiritual vibe enveloped the Nov. 14 gathering of Arlington’s affordable housing advocates when leaders and beneficiaries cut the ribbon for Gilliam Place. That new $71 million, 173-unit apartment building is the fruit of the 2012 decision by the declining Arlington Presbyterian Church to sell its land off Columbia Pike at S. Glebe Rd. to fill a housing gap.

The result: living space for the low-income or disabled combined with community rooms and retail that make it the first mixed-use project of the nonprofit Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing. County Board Chair Christian Dorsey welcomed Gilliam as part of the board’s “equity resolution.” Clergy quoted the Prophet Jeremiah, and secular activists thanked the architect, builder, construction workers, permitting office, planners and funders federal, state, local and private.

Church elder Susan Etherton hailed the “new front porch of our church,” the gleaming building alongside a contemplative park with a sign (“Sit, Pause, Rest,”) bearing the name of Arlington Presbyterian.

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Cappies Heap Praise on Mason’s Edition of ‘A Chorus Line’

by Mia Bridges

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One smile and suddenly nobody else will do. You know you’ll never be lonely with the company of “A Chorus Line — High School Edition” at George Mason High School. A fun, realistic, and highenergy show, Mason’s production of “A Chorus Line: High School Edition” is a thrilling combination of song, dance, and stellar actors and technicians.

“A Chorus Line” is a 1975 musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante.

It is an iconic dance musical originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett, and it was the longest running show on Broadway until Cats surpassed it in 1997. The show tells the stories of seventeen Broadway dancers auditioning to be in the chorus of a director’s new show. When the director, Zach, asks them to tell him about about themselves, each dancer’s individual character shares his past, and motivations are revealed.

Leading the show is the Chorus Line itself, also known as the

GEORGE MASON HIGH SCHOOL students act out a scene from “A Chorus Line — High School Edition” during last weekend’s production. (Photo: Carol Sly) Line of Seventeen. The seventeen actors in this ensemble each portrayed characters that both contrasted and complimented fellow ensemble members. For instance, Rose Tombul as the sassy Sheila had the audience roaring with laughter at her brash jokes and innuendos, while Drew Miller as Paul thoroughly pulled on the audience’s heartstrings with his heartfelt monologue about his sexuality, first job, and discovery of what being a man means to him. Additionally, Pauline Bonner had fantastic physicality as Val

and was consistently in character (even when she wasn’t in the spotlight), and Ciara Curtin’s energy and presence made her performance as the scatterbrained Judy stand out. Altogether, the amazing Line of Seventeen set the tone of the show with their high energy and fun dynamics.

Cassie, played by Krissy Hornbuckle, is one of the most notable members of the Line of Seventeen due to her past as a soloist and as Zach’s partner.

Hornbuckle portrayed Cassie incredibly well especially con-

sidering that she learned the role in fewer than ten hours.

Unfortunately, Kaia Jefferson, who originally played Cassie, was injured at the previous night’s performance and was unable to dance; however, after learning she would be playing Cassie at 10 A.M. the day of the performance, Hornbuckle truly stepped up to the challenge. Her dance skills were incredible, and her solo “The Music and the Mirror” was stellar. Acting against Hornbuckle, Avery Collins as Zach accomplished a difficult feat by creating

a realistic, complex, and interesting character using only his voice.

Even though he spent most of the show in the back of the house, his dynamic with Hornbuckle illustrated to the audience what the two’s past relationship was like.

Supporting “A Chorus Line’s” incredible actors were show-stopping technical elements that took the show from good to great. The lighting, designed by Sam Klemic, did a fantastic job of emphasizing different actors during their different solos. For example, the spotlights followed each actor perfectly, and the stage lights were expertly hung so that whenever an actor needed to be in focus, a light would change color above each of them creating a gorgeous pseudospotlight. Additionally, the huge mirror that lined the back of the stage was beautifully constructed, creating the illusion of a dance studio while not blinding the audience when the lights reflected off it.

With exciting dance numbers, stunning technical elements, and a cast of funny, complex, and genuine characters, George Mason High School’s production of “A Chorus Line” really was a singular sensation!

Local Choral Ensemble Helps Fight Memory Loss with Music

by Orrin Konheim

Falls Church News-Press

The inspiration for the Sentimental Journey Singers came about when Encore Creativity artistic director Jeanne Kelly realized that singing as a life-long pursuit involves certain challenges in old age.

“My mantra was, ‘We want our singers to sing for life,’ and I wasn’t making that happen. When I started Sentimental Journey Singers and found Dr. East an opportunity to conduct it, we were providing an opportunity to sing for life,” said Kelly.

Sentimental Journey Singers are a group of 21 singers with early onset Alzheimer’s and memory impairment. The group will be having their first concert on Sunday in Fairfax.

Encore Creativity, which bills itself as the nation’s largest choral organization for adults over 55, made the decision to form the Sentimental Journey Singers when members of the program’s existing choirs struggled with the music and needed a more accom-

modating program.

“Honestly, it’s not all that different in conducting any other kind of community choir except the pace of learning is a little bit slower. We pace a little slower and program less pieces to learn so that we have time to learn them,” said the program’s conductor Mary Anne East.

East and her piano accompanist Rachel Thompson also create time in the middle of rehearsal to get up and do movement exercises. East explained that this “Gets the body flowing while working through music.”

Like all Encore programs, the group holds no auditions, but in this case there are certain complexities to take into account to make sure everyone has the same capabilities. In particular, Alzheimers has a wide range of variables.

“Everybody with dementia’s different, it depends on what stage they’re at and what type of dementia they have because different types affect different parts of the brain,” explained East.

In this case, Encore started

with an open house where the caretakers and family members of the singers can best judge whether the program is the right fit for them.

The group is partnered with Insight Memory Care Center, an Alzheimer’s and Dementia specific program located in the Fair Oaks neighborhood of Fairfax. Insight offers rehearsal space, promotion and whatever other resources they can to the Sentimental Journey Singers. According to East, the choir wouldn’t be possible without Insight because they are the only program in Northern Virginia that specializes in memory issues.

“The nice thing about being partnered with Insight is that we are already part of the early to moderate programming so [the caretakers and people working at Insight] know where their patients are with regard to the disease and they can recommend whether this program would be appropriate for them,” said East.

The group rehearses once a week and each singer is accompanied by a caretaker figure who will help guide them through the

CHOIR SINGERS rehearse ahead of their show this Sunday in Fairfax. (Courtesy Photo) process. Members of Encore’s sister group, Encore’s Fairfax chorale, also stop by at each rehearsal to assist with the singing and learning.

Another difference between the benefits of this choir compared to other adult choirs is the social element, as isolation is often greater for those experiencing Alzheimer’s.

“Alzheimer’s is a very lonely disease, it’s usually you and your caretaker, so these people come out every Monday and it means a lot for them to be social,” said

Kelly.

At the concert, the Sentimental Journey Singers will be joined by sister choir Fairfax Encore Chorale. The Encore chorale’s selection will include Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” as well as Christmas fare, and the group’s namesake song: The Glenn Miller Orchestra’s “Sentimental Journey.”

The concert will be held at the St. George United Methodist Church located at 4910 Old Ox Road in Fairfax on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.

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THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S Science Olympiad team performed well at its competition on Saturday. In a field of 18 teams from other elementary schools, students’ understanding of a range of scientific disciplines was evaluated by knowledge tests and hands-on challenges. TJ teams placed in several events including Logical Thinking (Bijan Zoghi, Erdem Tarim), Parachute Egg Drop (Ela Rees, Dylan Bintorio, Eliana Henderson, Leylah Brooks) and Cryptology (Rose Weatherly, Kelsey Just, Seamus Cronin, Inaaya Pepermintwala, Walter Hill, Dylan Bintorio).

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School News & Notes Farming Celebrated at Willow Springs Elementary Willow Springs Elementary School celebrated Farm-to-School Month last month in several ways.

Students from the spring afterschool garden club planted Swiss chard and other vegetables; volunteers—including family members— tended the garden all summer and kept the plants alive. This fall, garden club participants and fourth and fifth grade students harvested the Swiss chard and learned how to prepare delicious salad and soup with it. The students created small sample cups so their classmates could get a taste of a healthy treat. During sixth grade lunch, students lined up across the cafeteria for samples.

They even came up for second and third helpings, until supplies ran out. There were many requests for fresh, local, healthy food tastings on upcoming Fridays. These efforts were led by farm-to-school champion and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) teacher Carley Fisher-Maltese.

Over the past decade, the farmto-school movement has exploded across the United States, reaching millions of students in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories. From school gardens and farm field trips to local food on cafeteria trays, farm-to-school practices help

children learn where food comes from and to make healthier choices while also creating new markets for local and regional farmers.

F.C Ed. Foundation Partnership Offers Holiday Savings The Falls Church Education Foundation (FCEF) is partnering again this year with Minted to offer discounts on holiday cards and gifts with benefits going to FCEF. The program promotion allows participants to save 20 percent off holiday cards and gifts, and at the same time, Minted donates 15 percent back to FCEF. The program promotion runs through Dec. 31. Use the code FUNDRAISEFCEDF at Minted.com.

Longfellow Student Named Finalist in Music Contest Sophia Lin, a seventh grader at Longfellow Middle, has been named a division finalist in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Junior Piano Competition. Lin, who has been studying piano for seven years, has won international and national competitions throughout the United States. She had her concerto debut with Amadeus Orchestra as the piano soloist in May and is selected to perform at the Young Artist Piano

Musicale program at George Mason University in January 2020. Lin serves the community through performing; she is an active volunteer who performs in local community centers and the National Institute of Health’s Clinical Center. Contact Fei Zhang at FZhang@CFTC.gov.

Falls Church High Looking for Scoreboard Donations The Falls Church High School Athletic Boosters recently began a fundraising campaign to purchase and install a video scoreboard at its stadium. The current scoreboard was purchased with this plan in mind as it was designed to eventually include a video scoreboard that can highlight games/matches going on, advertising messages and FCHS information. This is an opportunity for parents, alumni and companies to contribute to a tangible item. Any contribution amount is appreciated.

Tax deductible donations can be mailed to FCHS Athletic Boosters, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042. Donations can also be made through the Boosters website at squareup.com/store/fchs-jaguarathletic-boosters-club. Community members can track the fundraisers’ progress at fallschurchsports.org/ main/boosters. For more information, contact Bonnie Gagermeier at bgagermeier@gmail.com.

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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Farmers Market. The year-round market is filled with fresh, local produce, meat and more. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5034.

A Very Victorian Christmas.

Interested residents can start your holiday season with “A Very Victorian Christmas” at the Cherry Hill Farmhouse. Step into the 1860s with period carols, parlor games, light refreshments and decorations including a Victorianperiod Christmas tree and a children’s craft room. Thanks go out to the Victorian Society at Falls Church for hosting this event.

Call 703-248-5171 (TTY 711) for more information. Cherry Hill Farmhouse (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 Celebrate the Lighting of the Trees. Interested residents can join local businesses, neighbors and Santa for a celebration. Parking is available in public spots on the street (look for signage), the Kaiser-Permanente Garage and the George Mason Square garage. Visit www.fallschurchva.gov/Parking for details. Mr Brown’s Park (100 block of W. Broad St., Falls Church). 6 – 7 p.m.

703-248-5491 (TTY 711).

Monday Night Yoga. Interested residents can join instructor Casie Anderson for a free one hour yoga class. Attendance limited to 35 people due to high demand, so participants to arrive early for tickets. Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat and towel. All levels welcome, participants are encouraged to arrive on time. Class is for

teens and adults. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 703-790-8088.

ESL Conversation Group. A general conversation group (for adults) learning English as a second language. Meets every Monday at regularly scheduled time. Drop in. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 – 8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 STEAM Ahead With Little Explorers. Interested attendees can enjoy fun-filled activities that prepare children for school. Register each age appropriate child separately. Age 3-5 with adult. Space is limited so attendees are asked to arrive early. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Playtime with Early Literacy Center Toys. Explore toys to teach early literacy through play.

Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 11 a.m. – noon. 703-2485034.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk.

Interested attendees can join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for one or all of these informal group walks through Long Branch and Glencarlyn Park in search of resident and migratory birds. Experienced and beginning birders welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and field guides if they have them.

Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Falls Church).

8:30 – 11 a.m. 703-228-6535.

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The Tony Award-winning musical features fan-favorites like “Carrying the Banner,” “King of New York” and “Seize the Day.” Arena Stage (1101 Sixth Street, SW, Washington, D.C.). $51 – $105. 8 p.m. arenastage.org.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 “White Pearl.” Clearday is a cosmetics company on the rise: Based in Singapore, launching a global skincare line, and bringing a start-up mentality to the big leagues. But a draft ad for their latest skin whitening cream surfaces on YouTube, gathering views and outrage. As morning nears in the U.S. market—19,643 views.

467,327. 654,398.—Clearday’s allfemale team hustles to contain the damage before Buzzfeed weighs in. Someone’s definitely getting fired. Studio Theatre (1501 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C.) $20 – $90. 2 p.m. studiotheatre.org.

LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Dave Chappell — Thanksgiving Day Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church).

8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 The Tragic Schoolbus. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls

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Dan & Chuck. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283.

Gina DeSimone & Pat Quinn Duo. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Talk of The Township Tour with Aunt Mary Pat. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20.

7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Jehovah’s Favorite Choir.

Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-8589186.

Union Stage presents at The Miracle Theatre — Nick Colletti.

Miracle Theatre (535 8th St. SE Washington, D.C.). $25 – $65. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566.

The Nighthawks with Gabe Stillman. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $20. 9 p.m. 703-237-0300.

Wicked Jezabel — Fan Appreciation Show.

JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-2419504.

Great Northern. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-858-9186.

Locals Late Night feat. Form of Expression + Toad Head.

Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 – $20. 10 p.m. 703255-1566.

Ashleigh Chevalier. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.

WICKED JEZABEL will be at JV’s Restaurant tomorrow. (Photo: WickedJezabel.com) Newmyer Flyer presents Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ and Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood On The Tracks’. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $27. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900.

Killer Deluxe + Shock Mafia.

Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 8 p.m. 703255-1566.

The Legwarmers — D.C.’s Biggest 80s Retro Dance Party. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $20. 9:30 p.m. 703237-0300.

(1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $42. 3 p.m. 703-255-1900.

Open Mic. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-8589186.

American Crush. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $18 – $30. 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Mary Prankster “Pranksgiving 2019.” The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.

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Young Relics. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Karaoke. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m. 703-525-8646.

The Bullets. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Chris Brunn. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church).

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Skye. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703532-9283.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Jeffrey Kahane, piano Chamber Music at The Barns. Wolf Trap

Wolf Blues Jam Weekly Show.

JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m.

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Machine. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m. 703-525-8646.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Laughs in the Lobby. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna).

8 p.m. 703-255-1566.

The Majestic: Weekly LGBTQ Night and Drag Show. Diva Lounge (6763 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church). 10 p.m. 571-234-2045

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 A Peter White Christmas with Peter White, Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala, & Lindsey Webster Live. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $59.50. 7:30 p.m.

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Alice Peacock Live and in Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $22.

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13. Fine and dandy 14. Fla.-to-Me. direction 19. Parks who said “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in” 20. After-bath powder 25. Caddie’s selection 27. Actress Taylor of “Mystic Pizza” 28. Shortly 29. What dogs’ tails do 31. “Thar ____ blows!”

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Mason Cagers Head to ‘Final Four’ & Defense of State Title

‘The Little City’ Unveiled as New ‘Brand Name’ for Falls Church

In a game that was deadlocked with less than two minutes to play, the George Mason varsity girls’ basketball team beat West Point High School to advance to the state semifinal, to be played tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Salem Civic Center in Salem.

The defending state champion Mustangs will face a very strong Prince Edward County High School team.

In a stunning roll-out to the assembly of citizen task force at their offices on W. Jefferson St. last night, principles of the Smith-Gifford marketing firm presented the conclusion of their months-long study and development efforts at a defining brand for the City of Falls Church.

“The Little City” was unveiled as the simple but powerful result. of value.

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Drunk in Public, 400 S Washington St, Nov 22, 5:21 PM, a male, 51, of Falls Church, VA, was arrested for Drunk in Public.

CRIME REPORT Week of Nov. 18 – 24, 2019 Larceny from Building, 7100 blk Leesburg Pike, Between Nov 5 and Nov 18, unknown suspect(s) took items of value.

Assault, 6700 blk Wilson Blvd, Nov 19, 11:42 PM, a male, 40, of Falls Church, VA, was arrested for assault.

Larceny from Building, 300 blk Hunton Ave, on Nov 14, 12 PM, items of value were taken by unknown suspect(s), they were later recovered on Nov 20.

Counterfeiting / Forgery of a Personal Check, 400 blk S Maple

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He said as the global Internet systems shift from 4G to 5G, China has stolen a great amount of cyber intelligence, and of the 365,000 foreign exchange students now in the U.S., fully a third are from China and

Ave, Nov 20, 10:07 AM, unknown suspect(s) forged and cashed multiple checks.

Robbery / Assault, 400 blk W Broad St, Nov 21, 11:29 AM, three unidentified black males assaulted an employee and took items of value.

Larceny from Vehicle, 100 blk E Fairfax St, Nov 21, between 11:55 AM and 1:15 PM, unknown suspect(s) took items of value from an unlocked vehicle.

Driving under the Influence, 900 blk W Broad St, Nov 23, 1:42 AM, a male, 28, of Washington, DC, was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop.

Credit Card Fraud, 1100 blk W Broad St, between Nov 5 and Nov 19, unknown suspect(s) used a credit card fraudulently multiple times.

Driving under the Influence, 7100 blk Leesburg Pike, Nov 24, 2:03 AM, a male, 27, of Annandale, VA, was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop.

Larceny from Building, 200 blk Little Falls St, Nov 10, 12:55 PM, an unidentified white male took items

Credit Card Fraud, 600 blk W Broad St, Nov 21, between 11:40 AM and 8 Pm, unknown suspect(s) used a credit card fraudulently

increasingly, not like before, are not being allowed to remain here.

For the first time since Sputnik in the late 1950s, someone besides the U.S. is “setting the rules” for technological advance, he said, and they’re not based on “U.S. values seeking the protection and advancement of democratic values.”

In this context, he said, the

U.S. electoral system, with the Supreme Court’s disastrous ‘Citizens United’ decision, “is about as screwed up as it can possibly be.”

But he said it is critical that the majority U.S. electorate “stick it out and don’t turn off” and added that he’s always held that citizens should vote for “good people of both parties if they show courage.”

Make Your Pet a Star! Critter

SHAQ, a white Papillon mix, enjoys cuddling with his best friend Kobe, a Bassett Hound/Beagle mix. Both dogs, adopted recently, enjoy walks along the bike path and exploring The Little City with their owner.

Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be! Send in your Critter Corner submissions to crittercorner@fcnp.com.

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Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be!

Snap a pic of your critter and email it to: CRITTERCORNER@FCNP.COM OR mail it to Critter Corner c/o Falls Church News-Press 200 Little Falls Street #508 Falls Church, Va 22046

Jimmie was fired from her job as a teacher because of who she loves.

In 31 states in this country, it’s legal to discriminate against LGBT Americans. That means you can be fired from your job, evicted from your home, or even denied medical services because of who you are or who you love.

Everyone has the right to marry. Not everyone has basic rights.

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F.C. Distillers Offering Discount on Bottle Spirits Friday Falls Church Distillers, the only distillery in Virginia that includes a full bar and restaurant, is offering 20 percent off of bottled spirits on Black Friday, Nov. 29. The ABC store is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30 – 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon – 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.fcdistillers.com.

Advantage Trainers Offering Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday Specials Advantage Trainers is offering Black Friday and Small Business Saturday specials that include a buy one, get one free open gym memberships and personal training specials. Both offers run through Dec. 12. The boutique gym is located 100A E. Fairfax Street in Falls Church. For more information, visit www.advantagetrainers.com.

F.C., Arlington Businesses Team Up for ‘Shop Small’ Passport Several small businesses in Falls Church and Arlington have banded together to create a Shop Small in Arlington and Falls Church Passport to encourage shopping on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. Spearheaded by One More Page Books, Falls Church participants, which include Bakeshop, Botanologica, Café Kindred, CD Cellar, Doodlehopper, Rare Bird Coffee, Stylish Patina, Tint: A Modern Makerspace and Victory Comics, will have special offers and passports available. Shoppers and diners can collect stamps and be eligible for prizes. Visit www.OneMorePageBooks.com/SBS2019 for details.

F.C. Tree Fest Coming Next Friday, Dec. 6 The sixth annual Falls Church Tree Fest will take place Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at Ireland’s Four Provinces. Table top holiday trees, decorated by, or for, local charitable organizations will be on display and up for bid through a silent auction. The person with the highest bid for each tree, will “win” the tree. Winning bids will go directly to the nonprofits the trees represents. Ireland’s Four Provinces is located at 105 W. Broad Street in Falls Church. For more information, visit www.FallsChurchTreeFest.com.

Free Hot Chocolate from Lemon Lane For City Tree Lighting Lemon Lane Children’s Consignment will be offering free hot chocolate during Falls Church City’s lighting of the trees on Monday, Dec. 2 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Mr. Brown’s Park.

Lemon Lane is an upscale children’s consignment shop located at 246 W. Broad Street.

The event will also include an appearance by Santa and the Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Brown’s Park is located on the 100 block of W. Broad Street.

Giving Tuesday is Next Week Tuesday, Dec. 3 is #GivingTuesday, a global movement that encourages contributions to nonprofit organizations around the world. Created in 2012, the idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. More information about the effort is available at www.givingtuesday.org.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Opens in 7 Corners Nothing Bundt Cakes has opened a new Seven Corners location at 6286B Arlington Blvd in Falls Church. An official welcome and ribbon cutting by the Arlington and Falls Church Chambers of Commerce will take place Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Owned and operated by Katie Lewis, the local franchise shop is part of a bakery chain offering bundt cakes ranging from bite-sized to tiered, plus platters, candles, and cards. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.nothingbundtcakes.com.  Business News & Notes is compiled by Sally Cole, Executive Director of Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at sally@fallschurchchamber.org.

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