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Inside This Week Democrat Wins Fairfax Special Election Karen Keys-Gamarra, the Democratic Party-endorsed candidate for the Fairfax School Board in a county-wide special election, won over her Republican rival by an almost 2-to-1 margin Tuesday. See News Briefs, page 9

Forum on November Bond Referendum Set

Shields Reveals Virginia Tech Talks On GMHS Campus Development But Big Decisions By University Won’t Come Until March

by Nicholas F. Benton

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The League of Women Voters of Falls Church and the Village Preservation and Improvement Society will co-host a debate on Sunday, September 17, on a school bond referendum that will be on Falls Church City’s November 7 ballot.

He affirmed it is the aspiration of the Falls Church system, one of only seven in the entire U.S. that offers a K-12 International Baccalaureate curriculum, to be “the premiere IB school division in the U.S.” Noonan introduced the slogan, “Better Together,” for the system, and the now popular “hashtag” of “#TeamFCCPS” to link Twitter feeds. He gave brief updates on physical improvements to the five campuses, most significantly the

Falls Church City officials have been meeting quietly with top level officials of Virginia Tech who’ve flown in from Blacksburg for meetings this summer. The school will be making some major decisions about its growth plan for Northern Virginia by next March, City Manager Wyatt Shields revealed at Friday morning’s meeting of the Economic Development Task Force for the 35-acre west end high school/middle school project. Virginia Tech, along with the University of Virginia, currently shares the educational building constructed in the mid-1990s adjacent to the campus site, 10 acres of which have been designated for economic development. While there has been talk of a hoped-for collaborative effort with the universities there for things such as shared parking and even more use of classroom spaces in their building than currently, Shields suggested Friday that Virginia Tech might be interested in a lot more. “Virginia Tech currently has a number of small sites around the region. But their hope is to grow into areas where they could directly collaborate with and achieve a mutually-beneficial working relationship with cutting edge industry,” Shields said. Needless to say, the F.C. campus site could accommodate such an arrangement. While no definitive decisions may be forthcoming from Tech until its big confab next March, that would still be in time to have a major impact on what the City,

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Frank Bruni: The Waters Swell. So Does Trump’s Ego.

Press Pass with Selwyn Birchwood

Selwyn Birchwood’s new album Pick Your Poison has catapulted the blues musician’s gravitas to the next level.

THE BEST ARE HERE! All the winners of the News-Press’s 8th annual Best of Falls Church reader vote are inside this special Best Of F.C. edition. Also inside, our editors’ own Best Of selections like the 24-hour Vietnamese bakery and deli Ba Le, with its combination banh mi sandwich pictured here. See Best of Falls Church 2017, pages 14-23. (Photo: Jody Fellows)

Connelly Tells ‘Back To School’ Fete of November Referendum

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by Nicholas F. Benton

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At Tuesday morning’s annual “Back to School” assembly of all the paid staff of the City of Falls Church’s public school system and its five schools was briefed on the issues surrounding and importance of the $120 million school bond referendum that will be on the ballot in the City. F.C. Vice Mayor Marybeth Connelly, who is also the outreach coordinator for the schools, laid out the issues of what passage of the referendum

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will mean for the future of the system, were it to pass. She was joined in the standing room only audience by City Council member Phil Duncan and City Manager Wyatt Shields. New Superintendent Peter Noonan, who took his post in midMay, gave a lengthy presentation to introduce himself, including his concept of the kind of “servant leadership” he espouses, citing “the power of public education” rendered with an “ethical lens” and “students in the forefront” in “a culture of equity and fairness.”

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Va. Tech May Want Bigger Role in High School Campus Plan lease, it’s long-term benefit to the City in terms of annual tax yields and collateral benefits, noting that rival options — such as the Fairview Marriott and the Sheraton Premiere — are at a significant distance from the City and the Fairview site does not have the advantage of proximity to the Metro line, as the F.C. location does. But the overall discussion focused on the need to be flexible and to avoid the pitfall of mandating to developers what the City will accept on the site. The upcoming year will be used to gain a sensitivity for what the market will be open to before issuing an official “request for proposal” late next summer. Alvarez and Marsal’s Ted Richards said he believes that the challenge will be to encourage the maximum response from the development community while having the end product maintained within the City Council’s goals to maintain the culture of the City. “We have to better understand the value and risk factors,” he said. Shields concurred. The goal has to be to maximize value and mini-

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with its consultants, will decide to do on the economic development 10 acres of the school site. The City’s plans remain contingent on passage of the November bond referendum when citizens will be asked to approve a $120 million school bond for construction of a new George Mason High School. At Friday morning’s meeting, members of the task force, including F.C. Mayor David Tarter, the Economic Development Authority’s Robert Young, Planning Commissioner Russ Wodiska and School Board member Michael Ankuma, kicked around ideas for the “highest and best use” of the 10 acre component of the land with representatives of the Alvarez and Marsal consulting firm. Mayor Tarter expressed most interest in a “full-service hotel” being attracted to the site. As Young, a developer himself, added, whereas a full service hotel option may suppress the amount of money the City could get up front from a long-term

mize risk, he said. Tarter stressed the need to maintain the “tight schedule” that such a process will require. Alvarez and Marsal’s Jenifer Boss stressed that in developing goals and requirements, that the City does not “proscribe too much.” Tarter replied, “There is going to be a tug of war in this, as we have priorities, too. We can’t be overly flexible.” Young proposed that the City not delay in rezoning the entire 36 acres to encourage business development, going to a B-2 option that allows a 120-foot height limit by right, and through the special exception process to go even higher. Richards quipped that if someone wants a 20-story building there, that might not be such a bad idea. On the hotel discussion, Richards suggested there are a lot of “tweener” products being developed by that industry that fit between a full-service hotel and smaller models. “There are some that are really pretty cool,” he said. A hotel could be “a vibrant economic and cultural driver” that could keep the area active for 18

TASK FORCE MEMBERS working on economic development for the west end high school campus site met early last Friday morning at City Hall, along with City staff. (P��: N��-P��) to 24 hours a day. Also at the meeting were the Planning Commission’s Lindy Hockenberry and Ted Stevens, and the City Council’s Phil Duncan, Marybeth Connelly and (by phone hookup) David

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major work that is now underway at Mt. Daniel Elementary. He presented certificates to the principals of four of the public schools who have been honored as recipients of the State Board of Education’s “Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Awards,” an honor bestowed on only 231 schools across the state. He also announced that the Falls Church school system is one of two school divisions to earn the “2017 VIP Board of Education Education Excellence” awards for “Advanced Learning and Achievement.” a program that recognizes schools and divisions that exceed state and federal accountability standards and achieved excellence goals set by the governor and state board of education. A series of individual system awards were presented, including longevity awards that this year went to Dorothy Clinton

and Heidi Lang for 30 years service in the system, Charmaine Barr, Eleanor Hawkesworth and Gloria Londono for 25 years. Maryel Barry, Raymond Epps, Kathleen Johnson, Anne Sommers, Nick Werkman and Mary Jo West were recognized for 20 years’ service, Amanda Blanchard, Joel Block, Margaret Doubleday, Miguel Gonzales, Sara Henderson, Jed Jackson, Robert Jones, Pam Mahony, Jorge Montoya, Hafsa Rahman and Susan Sinclair for 15 years, and Lauren Carpel, Chris Carrico, Valerie Chesley, Tammy Gorman, Lisa High, Sheeba Kamran, Richard Lane, Tina Kao, James Lahy, Lauren Lauer, Kristina Nicolais, Jan Potrykus, Tish Pugh, Ingrid Schoenburg, Liz Stigall, Preciosa Suthiqul and Hilaria Zeballos for 10 years. Recognized for completing five years’ service were Sue Beltson, Celeste Carson, Sade Cromwell, Emily Donovan, Dawn England, Sean Fernandez, Brian Fowler, Todd Horacek,

Evelyne Horovitz, Kaitlyn Jones, Kesha Legagneur, Janet Lundin, Katherine Mason, Alaa Mohammed-Ali, Kim Nguyen, Alane O’Neill, William Stewart, Carolyn Sweterlitsch, Mica Thomasson, Tracey VanderNaaid, Joshua Walker, Joanne Woods and Ray Wu-Rorrer. Talented Mason High student musicians wowed the audience with three performance interspersed in the program that included Blake Hopkins, vocals, Peter Hansel, tenor sax, and Genevieve Llames, piano. Offering welcome addresses to the assembly were School Board chair Lawrence Webb, Farrell Kelly, president of the Falls Church Education Association and Debbie Hiscott, executive director of the Falls Church Education Foundation. Connelly was filling in for Mayor David Tarter, who was out of town on vacation. Classes are slated to begin throughout the system next Tuesday, Sept. 5.

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Tuesday’s Key Democratic Win

Democrats will have some extra reason to celebrate on one of their favorite holidays — Labor Day — on Monday this year, as the unexpectedly-lopsided victory for their candidate in the Fairfax County special election for an at-large seat on the school board propelled their choice to a 2-to-1 margin of victory. Karen Keys-Gamarra crushed her Republican rival Chris Grisafe in an election that was called in the wake of the resignation of Republican Jeanette Hough. The timing of the resignation was designed to ensure that her replacement would be elected in a special election in the midst of lazy summer days, rather than in November, in order to boost the chances for a Republican win. It turned out to be far from it, and the message could not be clearer both for the November statewide elections in Virginia — for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general – and for the midterm elections coming next year. Being “only” a school board election, Tuesday’s was generally overlooked by national political trend-sensors, but it was for an at-large seat, which means that every registered voter in the 1.2-million Fairfax County was invited to vote. Local pundits predicted that the slow summer pace and general disinterest this month of the year would suppress turnout to about five percent of qualified voters. But the turnout was twice that, indicating that the very idea of being able to vote is suddenly seen by many more as an important part of the franchise of free citizens in this republic than, say, when Donald Trump was not the president. It, and the ongoing get-out-the-vote effort by Democratic loyalists this year, is not the result of usual partisan issues, but the very special impetus of the Trump phenomenon that is animating impassioned political responses on a level maybe never before seen in a very long time in this country. This election was the first confirmation of that, the first canary in the coal mine who has come out singing like a lead Wagnerian soprano. This election was spiced by the controversial high school name changing issue that the Fairfax School Board tackled this summer, voting to rename J.E.B. Stuart High School away from a Confederate general. The landslide election of Keys-Gamarra can be viewed as an overwhelming public endorsement of that stand, given that her opponent was aligned with the only two members of the board that voted against it. So, there will be a lot of happy and energized people at the F.C. Democratic Committee’s Labor Day ice cream social in Cherry Hill Park Monday, followed by the annual barbecue at the home of the late and beloved State Del. Jim Scott. Keys-Gamarra’s victory was spread almost uniformly across the entirety of Fairfax County, outpacing her GOP rival in all the state senate and delegate districts in the county, as well. It is further evidence that the Democrats could make some major gains in the state legislature this fall.

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Editor, Regarding the Aug. 17 editorial that raised important questions about the City’s annual Civil War Day – thank you, and we hear you. We are looking at the activities involved in Civil War Day, spurred by continuing assessment of our events as well as those who spoke up about the event last May, expressing concern about the presence of a General Robert E. Lee impersonator. The purpose of the event

has always been to educate and show what life what like in Falls Church in the 1860s. It is also meant to bring the community together to see and learn from the historic Cherry Hill Farmhouse. Past interpreters have included Thaddeus Lowe (Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps), William Blaisdell (Cherry Hill Farmhouse owner from Massachusetts who voted against secession), the 28th Massachusetts

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Volunteer Infantry, and the Ladies Sanitation Commission (a Federal agency that supported sick and wounded Union soldiers). I request one correction to the editorial: our annual Civil War event does not include Confederate flags. The groups of soldiers officially invited to perform at the event are Union, which reflects the historical fact that there were Union camps nearby and that The Falls Church was used as a Union hospital. As always, we welcome the continuing dialogue about assessing and improving our events and programs. Susan Finarelli Director of Communications, City of Falls Church

State’s Confederate Monuments Honor Faithful Virginians Editor, I am not a racist, neo-Nazi or member of any other extremist organization. I am “A Virginian.” My first ancestor in this country arrived in 1623 at James City County. My parents bought their first house in Falls Church when West Greenway Blvd. was a gravel road, so I have been around here for a long time. I am proud to be a Southerner, am proud to

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As I read last week’s guest commentary, I was reminded of the quote attributed to Daniel Patrick Moynihan: “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not to their own facts.” I am not a resident of the City. However, for the past 15 years I have been a developer, investor, business owner and enthusiastic promoter of the City. After reading some of the claims made against mixed-use development in last week’s column, I felt compelled to provide factual clarification from the City’s own diligently compiled historical data and fiscal analysis. Claim: “The City Council approved mixed-use after mixed use project. The problem? The inevitable growth in the population – including the drastic increase in the number of students – stretched our limited infrastructure beyond capacity” Fact: Since 1999, (prior to the approval of the first mixed-use project in 2001), the FCCPS census increased by 993 pupils, from 1,682 to 2,675. Of that increase, only 214 (under 22 percent) new students came from mixed-use projects approved by City Council. Fact: Four-fifths of the student population increase between 1999 and 2017 (779; over 78 percent) came from other/existing housing stock in the City (single family homes, townhomes, existing apartments). Fact: Single-family homes alone accounted for 390 additional students

(1,160 to 1,550). That increase is over 1.8 times the 214 total students coming from all new mixed-use projects combined. Claim: “Previous (mixed-use) projects have been a net-loss” Fact: $3,839,214 net positive fiscal impact in 2017, on gross tax receipts of

“Given the changing paradigms and limited market for new retail and of�ice development, a realistic alternative is mixed use.” $10,589,056 for the eight mixed-use projects approved and completed. The net figure is after subtracting all actual school costs and an allocation of City service costs. Fact: Additionally, $7,036,403 was paid by developers in one time cash contributions towards school capital costs. That is over $32,000 per student based upon the 2017 census of 214 students. Fact: Over $4 million paid by developers towards costs of public utility undergrounding, streetscape improvements, public park contributions, art space subsidies, etc. Fact: The City’s model does not include

the benefit of additional revenues such as sales and meals taxes from residents of mixed-use projects who patronize City restaurants, stores and other businesses. Claim: “Take the Pearson Square project, for example….and others like it that fared even worse” Fact: The much-maligned Pearson Square project is included in all of the net fiscal impact figures above. It is the only one of the eight new mixed-use projects in the City with a negative fiscal impact. It was designed as a condominium with large units and due to the recession was converted to rental apartments. Fact: Even with 127 (60 percent) of the total 214 students in all new mixed-use projects, Pearson Square’s individual negative fiscal impact is less than 10 percent of the cumulative total positive fiscal impact of other seven. Fact: The West Broad Residences and Lincoln at Tinner Hill projects approved subsequent to the Pearson Square “lesson” have a combined annual net positive fiscal impact of over $1.5 million. Claim: “People chose to live in Falls Church because….you get a private school education because your class size is so small….Say no to debt. Say no to higher taxes.” Fact: $14,898 = FCCPS cost of education per pupil per year in 2017. Fact: $13,300 = annual property taxes for a single family home assessed at

$1,000,000. Fact: $270,000+ deficit. The net deficit to the City, in 2017 dollars, over 40 years of a $1 million single family home from which three children are sent to FCCPS for 12 years each. The math: $13,300 x 40 years = $532,000 total taxes. Allocating approximately 50% towards schools is $266,000 in school revenue. Cost of education for 3 students x 12 years x $14,898 = $536,328. Deficit = $270,328. Fact: Given the demographic trend of existing single family homes in the City, the only way for the City to cover this growing deficit is to raise taxes and/or broaden the residential and commercial tax base to include both non-family residents and businesses that are willing to pay substantially more in taxes, than the cost of the City services they receive. Given the changing paradigms and limited market for new retail and office development, a realistic alternative is mixed use. I respectfully agree with the previous author that the City of Falls Church is a very special place. And it deserves to remain so, even as it evolves. The City Council must consider important trade-offs as it tries to optimize tax revenues and balance the budget while maintaining the City’s unique character and valued history. However in order to have a truly intelligent debate on the alternatives for the future direction of the City with respect to economic development, it is incumbent for all participants to strive for factual accuracy and integrity.

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Democrat Wins Fairfax School Board Special Election Karen Keys-Gamarra, the Democratic Party-endorsed candidate for the Fairfax School Board in a county-wide special election, won over her Republican rival by an almost 2-to-1 margin Tuesday, filling an at-large seat held by Republican Jeanette Hough who resigned in July. In a victory statement, Keys-Gamarra said “I am so proud of the work that our campaign did. I would not be here without the support of my friends and supporters. I believe that diversity in our schools should be championed, not shamed, and I proudly stand with students across Fairfax who need a voice.” Voter turnout was a higher-than-expected 10 percent (double what was predicted), and with three statewide elections coming this November — for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general — Tuesday’s lopsided margin in the largest county in Virginia is being viewed as a harbinger of things to come. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam was present with Keys-Gamarra and her campaign workers at a victory party Tuesday night.

F.C. Forum on November Bond Referendum Set The League of Women Voters of Falls Church and the Village Preservation and Improvement Society will co-host a debate on Sunday, September 17, on a school bond referendum that will be on Falls Church City’s November 7 ballot. The event will take place from 3 – 4:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of The Falls Church Episcopal, 115 E. Fairfax St. The public is invited to attend the debate, which is free. The referendum will ask whether Falls Church City should issue up to $120 million worth of general obligation bonds to support the construction of a new high school, the renovation of Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School and equipment for both buildings. The September 17 program will be an “Oxford Style” debate, with timed presentations in support of and in opposition to the referendum, followed by questions from the audience. The audience will vote on the issue at the beginning of the program and again at the end, to gauge the effectiveness of the respective arguments.

Harvey Benefit Set Sept. 10 in F.C. A benefit to help the recovery in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in Southeast Texas will be held at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St., the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 10. Half the profits from the day will be donated to the recovery effort, with the support of the establishment’s family-owned food purveyor, Saval Food Service. Also spotted in the City, Starbucks is accepting donations for the Red Cross at its Falls Church Broaddale Village location.

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F.C. Sunset Cinema Program Begins Sept. 8 The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department presents the 14th Annual Sunset Cinema in the Park. The free screenings of family-friendly movies will be held next month on September 8, 22, and 29 beginning at 7:45 p.m. in Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave.) Moviegoers are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, the movies will take place at the Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St.). The 2017 Sunset Cinema movies are: September 8 – "Moana" (2017, PG), September 22 – "A Dog's Purpose" (2017, PG), September 29 – Viewers' Choice. The community can vote online for one of three classic movies to be shown at the September 29 Sunset Cinema, with the poll closing September 1. The choices are "Remember the Titans" (PG, 2000), "The Rookie" (G, 2002) and "The Blind Side" (PG, 2009).

3 Political Events in F.C. on Labor Day Three politically-motivated events are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 4, Labor Day in and around the City of Falls Church. The first is a block party from 12 – 4 p.m. in the 1100 block of Seaton Lanes that will be sponsored by F.C. City Council candidate Ross Litkenhous and School Board candidates Richard Crespin and Shawna Russell. From 2 – 4 p.m. the annual ice cream social hosted by the F.C. City Democratic Committee will be held in the pavilion at Cherry Hill Park, and 3 – 5 p.m. the annual backyard barbecue will be held in the home of the late State Del. Jim Scott, hosted by Nancy Scott and State Del. Marcus Simon, with Tom Perez, chair of the Democratic National Committee, in attendance, will be held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at 2827 Cedar Lane.

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Community News & Notes Falls Church History Panels On Display At The Kensington The Intermodal Transit Plaza that will be built at the corner of S. Washington and Hillwood Ave. will include Falls Church history panels to integrate everyday history into the lives of citizens. If citizens wish to review them in advance, visit The Kensington (700 W. Broad St., Falls Church) during regular business hours. Comments can be submitted to FChistory@outlook.com.

Role of Falls Church Women Discussed in New Talk American Association of University Women Falls Church branch invites Falls Church residents and friends to join them

for their Monday, September 11 meeting at the Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church) beginning at 7:30 p.m. Nikki Graves Henderson from the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation will be the meeting’s speaker and she will be discussing her topic, Everyday Women Step Outside the “Norm”: Examining the Uncommon Actions of Early Falls Church Women. In addition to what is widely known of Falls Church, the African American community has played a major role in the history of the community. From Charles Tinner’s home to the Galloway Methodist Episcopal Church (now Galloway United Methodist Church) to the old Odd Fellow’s building, the influence of the City’s AfricanAmerican heritage is more than

evident. Henderson will be taking a different spin on local history by exploring the legacies and effects of the community’s lesser-known early women citizens and how they helped shape the City locals know today. Edwin Henderson, whose family was central to the African American community in Falls Church and Washington, D.C., will also be present for the discussion. The meeting will be held in the Falls Church Community Center, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Ex-Resident Seeks to Stake Claim in New City Council

her new home and community in James Island, South Carolina on the Charleston City Council. Jackson is a clear underdog in attempting to unseat current three term incumbent, Kathleen Wilson, who is running for her 4th term. According to Jackson, Wilson’s past and present representation of District 12 is bristled at by local residents. This includes citing failures to correct severe storm water management systems, an influx of high speed traffic that is congested onto two commercial byways, residential infills occurring at a rapid pace and ambiguous but escalat-

ing commercial development that has citizens wondering whether it will benefit them in the long run. Due to this, Wilson is receiving substantially less citizen support and is priming Jackson to challenge her position on the council. During her time in Falls Church, Jackson was known as an outspoken and peristent advocate for affordable housing in the City. She served as director of the Affordable Housing Development Corporation where she championed her causes frequently. In the summer of 2015, Jackson announced that she would be mov-

Former Falls Church city resident Carol Jackson is currently campaigning to be on the November 7 ballot to represent

WATERCOLOR painter and Falls Church resident Chris Marrow will be showcasing his bikethemed art at Art and Frame of Falls Church for FIRSTfriday. (photo: Courtesy Chris Marrow)

BACK TO SCHOOL for Fairfax County students, like the enthusiastic bunch here at Lemon Road Elementary in Pimmit Hills. The county decided to bump up the start of the school year to the week before Labor Day in order for more SOL test prepartion and to lessen the impact of lost class time due to snow days. (Photo: Courtesy Fairfax County Public Schools)

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AT THE ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ ASSEMBLY for the Falls Church City Schools Tuesday morning, talented student musicians performed “Georgia on My Mind,” including vocalist Blake Hopkins, tenor sax player Peter Haensel, pianist Genevieve Llames and music instructor Mary Jo West. (P��: N��-P��) ing to her new home in Charleston with her husband, Charlie.

Entrepreneurial Workshop Comes to Falls Church Entrepreneur Express: Moving Your Business Forward is designed to help small business owners take their business to the next level. Workshops provide interactive discussions covering key elements of business practices or business topics to move your business forward. This workshop will be taking place in the Dogwood room of City Hall (330 Park Ave., Falls Church) on Thursday, September 7 from 9 a.m. – noon. It will be covering the essential nature of a solid business plan, how to market a new business through traditional methods and new ones introduced by social media and how to properly finance the various stages of a business. This is a free event. Advance registration is required. To register, visit sbsd.virginia.gov/eventdirectory/ and for more information on this workshop, contact Chris Ley at chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov

DMV 2 Go Bus Makes Monthly Appearance in City The full-service DMV 2 Go bus will be in front of City Hall (330 Park Ave., Falls Church) on Friday, September 8 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The accessible mobile office provides all DMV transactions including: Applying for and renewing driver’s licenses as well

as hunting and fishing licenses. Obtaining E-Z pass transponders, ID cards (including photos) and Virginia’s veterans ID cards. Acquiring copies of driving records, vehicle titles, license plates, decals and transcripts and certified copies of Virginia vital records including birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates. Other services offered include ordering disabled parking placards or plates, taking road and knowledge tests and updating an address after a move for DMV and voter registration. The limited DMV Connect service conducts all DMV transactions listed above, except vital records and testing. DMV Connect will be at the American Legion (400 North Oak St., Falls Church) on Monday, September 11, Wednesday, September 13, and Thursday, September 14 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Customers should come prepared with the required documents to complete transactions at either of the locations.

Fall Registration Deadline for College Classes Fall 2017 semester registration is open at the Northern Virginia Community College for classes in both eight week and 14 week sessions. Prospective students should register at nvcc.edu by 11:59 p.m. on the day before the session starts. Registration for the session beginning on September 5th is 11:59 pm on September 4th. For any additional information, call 703-323-3000 or e-mail information@nvcc.edu.

Parkinson’s Communication Club at The Kensington The Kensington’s Parkinson’s Communications Club meets every Wednesday at The Kensington (700 West Broad St., Falls Church) from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Led by Susan Wranik, the club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, with a focus on maintenance of communication skills. Specifically, it stresses the importance of speaking louder to be heard in social settings. This program is a collaboration between The Kensington and The Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area. Wranik has been trained in LSVT LOUD therapy (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, which improves vocal loudness by stimulating muscles of the voice box and speech mechanism through systematic exercises). This not therapy. It is a group approach to applying the exercises and skills of LOUD and/or other therapies. The program is available at no cost. RSVP is required.

Meeting with Mason District Fairfax Co. Police A presentation by Lt Joseph Flynn will discuss the police’s role in providing support to state and local law enforcement agencies in the areas of gangs, narcotics, homicides and terrorism. Come to the Mason Distrcit station (6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale) on Tuesday, September 5 at 7 p.m. to attend. All are welcome.

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News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross

In discussions about First Amendment rights, Second Amendment rights and the history of the Civil War, one important right – the right of women to vote – and the battles to secure that right, has been overlooked. The fight for woman’s suffrage predated the Civil War by more than a decade, and the suffrage war wasn’t won until 1920, after the end of World War I, when the 19th Amendment finally was ratified by Tennessee, the 36th state to do so. Ironically, only men could vote to grant suffrage to women. With Tennessee’s ratification, more than 22 million women were eligible to vote in local, state, and federal elections. The non-partisan campaign begun in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, had taken 72 years to achieve its goal. Male and female attendees at the Seneca Falls Convention has adopted the Declaration of Sentiments, which outlined many issues, including the right of women to vote. Although some women (black and minority women excluded) in some states could vote in some elections, most women were denied this basic right of citizenship until August 26, 1920, when the 19th Amendment was formally adopted into the United States Constitution. Thirty-nine simple words had taken 72 years to achieve! August 26 is celebrated as Equality Day in many states. Virginia rejected ratification in 1920, and finally ratified the amendment in 1952. Virginia also was the site of the most brutal battle for women’s suffrage. In 1917, dozens of suffragists, demanding the right to vote, were arrested and imprisoned at the Occoquan Workhouse for picketing the White House. Iconic photos at that time

show well-dressed women in front of the White House with a banner reading “Mr. President, how long must women wait for liberty.” Letters from the time describe horrendous conditions – cells with no cots, only mats on the floor; brutal treatment – chaining women by their arms overhead on the cell door all night; and force-feeding some via nasal tubes. All for peacefully picketing the White House for the right to vote. The Occoquan imprisonment was the turning point in the quest to get the right to vote, as President Wilson was prodded to seek a Constitutional Amendment from the Congress. To commemorate the decadeslong struggle, and finally achieving the ultimate goal, the non-profit Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association is raising funds to create a memorial, on the grounds of Occoquan Regional Park, scheduled to open in 2020, the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment adoption. The memorial design features 19 education stations, reached through a replica of the 1917 White House gates, and a center rotunda featuring a Jail Door/Shackled Suffragist Sculpture. For more information about the memorial, and how to get involved, log on to www.suffragistmemorial.org. When my mother was born in February 1920, her mother, my grandmother, was not allowed to vote, simply because she was female. As I was growing up, my grandmother always encouraged me to learn about government and get involved. I like to think I’ve helped keep that legacy alive.  Penny Gross is the Mason District Supervisor, in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. She may be emailed at mason@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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The Way Forward After Charlottesville By Donald S. Beyer

Most Virginians, like most Americans, were aghast at how our state became the venue earlier this month for a repellent display of racism and violence. But the tragedy of Charlottesville didn’t happen in a vacuum. Across the nation, we have seen a rising incidence of hate crimes. As our political debate becomes more coarse and contemptuous – a dynamic both encouraged and exploited by President Trump – too many of his partisans feel emboldened to take their extremist ideology to the streets, to arm themselves in public settings, and to carry out acts of violence. The white supremacist ideology on display in Charlottesville is by its nature a violent one, rightly abhorred by most Virginians. But the events in Charlottesville did not happen in a vacuum. Hateful ideologues feel newly emboldened to parade, armed, and to carry out acts of violence. The incidence of hate crimes has risen sharply in the past year. The response from the Trump Administration was completely inadequate but not surprising

from an administration built on President Trump’s divisive and xenophobic beliefs. This year, President Trump’s proposed budget would cut funding for grants to fight domestic terrorism. His Department of Homeland Security has cut back on the resources it allocates to fighting white supremacy. And the Trump White House continues to employ controversial figures with white nationalist ties. In the wake of Charlottesville, misunderstanding the threat of bigotry was also reflected in President Trump’s words. He first blamed “many sides” for the violence committed by racist groups, and then took days to issue a follow-up statement directly condemning white supremacy. Then he contradicted that statement, saying that there had been “many fine people on both sides” in Charlottesville. Hate groups pose real threats, and must be taken seriously. President Trump should speak out against racism promptly, fully fund the fight against white supremacists, and dismiss Administration officials with white nationalist ties. Congress should hold hearings

on the rise of hate crimes and white supremacist agitation, and take the lead in mapping out a strategy to combat it. One key action Congress could take would be passing my bill, the NO HATE Act, to significantly improve tools for law enforcement in the fight against hate crimes. We should also take action on policies which combat racial inequity, including passing criminal justice reform, ending the assault on voting rights, and enacting comprehensive immigration reform which reflects the dignity and humanity of all people who love our country. Elected officials at all levels and community leaders must forcefully, explicitly and unequivocally reject Nazis, the KKK, white nationalism, white supremacist ideologies, racism, intimidation and violence. As Heather Heyer wrote just before she went to demonstrate against white supremacy, “if you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.”  Rep. Donald Beyer can be reached through his website at www.beyer.house.gov, on Twitter @RepDonBeyer or his office at (202) 225-4376.

I-66 Eastbound Connector Ramp to West Falls Church Metro Garage Fairfax County Find out about plans to provide direct access from eastbound I-66 to the West Falls Church Metro station by constructing a new ramp connection between two existing ramps (eastbound I-66 to Route 7 and the eastbound I-66 collector-distributor road adjacent to the station’s parking garage). Currently, vehicles on eastbound I-66 traveling to the West Falls Church Metro exit from I-66, turn right to head south on Route 7, turn left at the signalized intersection at Haycock Road, and then turn left onto Falls Church Drive. VDOT has identified operational and safety issues with this maneuver, especially during AM and PM peak periods. All improvements will be performed within existing VDOT right-of-way. Review project information at www.virginiadot.org/projects or at VDOT’s District Office at 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Please call ahead at 703-259-2734 or TTY/TDD 711 to ensure appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions. If your concerns cannot be satisfied, VDOT is willing to hold a public hearing. You may request that a public hearing be held by sending a written request to Mr. Andrew Beacher, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, at the above address on or prior to September 16, 2017. If upon receiving public comments it is deemed necessary to hold a public hearing, notice of date, time and place of the hearing will be posted. VDOT ensures non-discrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 703-259-1775 or TTY/TDD 711. State Project: 0066-96A-493, P101, C501, B686 UPC: 110629 Federal Project: NHPP-066-1(356)

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I hate to think the founder of the American Nazi Party would take satisfaction knowing he influences Arlington 50 years after his assassination. The racist and anti-Semitic “commander” George Lincoln Rockwell was gunned down on Aug. 25, 1967, while doing his laundry at the Dominion Hills shopping strip on Wilson Blvd. It made world news. Aware from years of research that the 50th anniversary was coming last week, I visited current-day merchants at the strip days earlier. I asked that they phone me if any neo-Nazis — galvanized perhaps by the recent clashes in Charlottesville — showed up. They did. Six white-shirted members, one female in black, descended on the shopping center to display a swastika flag and wreath, sing and salute. They were later confirmed by the Washington Post to be from this area’s chapter of the “New Order.” Their rushed ceremony was captured on camera by Tom’s Barber Shop customer Matt Garcia and by its owner, Mr. Chi. I was there earlier helping an NBC News 4 crew reconstruct the drama of how Rockwell — who lived across the street in what today is Upton Hill Regional Park — was shot by a disgruntled follower from the rooftop. Witnesses chased the culprit through the neighborhood. The man eventually convicted, John Patler, waded

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into Four Mile Run to hide his pistol. Police captured him on Washington Blvd. The NBC crew took footage at Upton Hill’s family recreation center, once the home of a Nazi barracks nicknamed “Hatemonger Hill.” We visited the Rockwell headquarters of the late 1950s on Williamsburg Blvd. Current owner Ronald Fowler said the home’s past “was not in paperwork” when he bought it, and his views on race are the “the opposite” of Rockwell’s. We sped to Taylor and Randolph streets in Ballston, the latter site (now a high-rise) having been the ramshackle house that bore the infamous “White Man Fight” sign. We drove to the Java Shack in Courthouse, a building Nazis occupied from 1968-83. Co-owner Chase Damiano told me that during the 2016 election, social media targeted his coffee shop, falsely calling it a “center of the alt-right.” The shop serves everyone, he said, but Nazis are “a legacy tied to us.” Carrying a photo of Rockwell and followers in 1960 picketing the Jewish-owned Mario’s Pizza, we stopped there. My friend Alan Levine, its longtime owner, recalled that his dad refused to serve Nazis if they wore swastikas. The police “looked the other way” as his dad sprayed the picketers with a hose. We got the frantic call that current Nazis had arrived at Dominion Hills, we raced back but just missed them. We published the photos. Then Justin

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Greene, who lives nearby, took to Facebook and called for a 7:30 neighborhood rally. Some 70-80 showed up, including children with signs saying “Love wins.” Greene said she felt rage after years of living in a community that values diversity and inclusiveness. Neighbor Gay Mount described once hearing Rockwell speak at the University of Washington. One impassioned speaker said her parents fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s; another lost family in the Holocaust. Max Scruggs decried the tone set by President Trump. Former County Board Member Walter Tejada said, “We can’t change what happened 50 years ago, but we can control the tone of our neighborhood.” The crowd sang “God Bless America.” *** Two elderly stand-out subjects of this column left us this month. Martha Ann Miller, 106, whom I profiled after she published her Arlington memoir on fighting to improve schools and libraries, died Aug. 16. As a math and home economics teacher at Stratford Junior High in the 1950s, she helped with integration of the school’s first four African American students. Leonard “Doc” Muse, 94, the seven-day-a week anchor of the Green Valley Pharmacy he founded in Nauck in 1952, died the weekend of Aug. 19-20. He worked for decades through a period when blacks weren’t allowed in our independent and chain pharmacies. His shop continues to pass out free bread. Investigation continues. Hit and Run, 1000 blk Hillwood Ave, August 26, noon, a van parked on the street was struck by another vehicle which left the scene.

parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene.

Hit and Run, 444 W Broad St/Pennsylvania Ave, August 26, 1:28 PM, a vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Using information provided by the victim, the offender was contacted and insurance information was exchanged.

Hit and Run, 6751 Wilson Blvd (Good Fortune Super Market), August 20, 2:28 PM, a parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Investigation continues.

Larceny from Building, 450 N Washington St (Northgate), August 23, between 8:30 AM and 4 PM, a black and lime green Cannondale Quick SL3 bike and a bike lock were taken from a secured bike rack.

Weapon Law Offenses, Simple Assault, 201 S Washington St (7-11), August 25, 10:13 PM, a male, 55, of no fixed address, was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon(Knife) 2nd Offense, Assault and Battery, and Using Abusive Language.

Smoking Violations, 6795 Wilson Blvd, #50 (Hung Café), August 21, 7 PM, a male, 57, of Silver Spring, MD, and a male, 58, of Fairfax, VA were issued summonses for Smoking in a Restaurant.

Drug/Narcotic Violation, 7100 blk Gordon Rd, August 24, 1:31 AM, a male, 25, of no fixed address, was issued a summons for Possession of Marijuana.

Smoking Violations, 6757 Wilson Blvd, #24 (Le Billiards), August 26, 8:19 PM, a male, 49, of Lake Ridge, VA, was issued a summons for Smoking in a Restaurant.

Drunk in Public, S Washington St and Hillwood Ave, August 21, 7:06 PM, officers responded to a report of a person passed out on a grassy area. A male, 62, of Dumfries, VA, was arrested for being Drunk in Public.

Drunk in Public, 7100 blk Gordon Rd, August 24, 8:30 AM, a male, 59, of no fixed address, was arrested for being Drunk in Public.

Drug/Narcotic Violation 200 E Fairfax St, August 26, 11:59 PM, a male, 20, of Suffolk, VA, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Possession of Marijuana.

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Larceny from Building, 455 S Maple Ave (Lincoln at Tinner Hill), sometime in July a bicycle was taken from a secured storage cage. Resident learned of theft when notified by the Metropolitan Police Department of its recovery. Urinating in Public, 100 blk W Broad St (George Mason Sq - upper parking lot), August 23, 3:36 AM, a male, 78, of no fixed address, was issued a summons for Urinating in Public. Hit and Run, 101 E. Annandale Rd (Dunkin Donuts), August 23, between 2 and 2:15 PM, a

Larceny from Building, 513 W Broad St (Byron Apartments), sometime between August 13 and 18 a Claud Butler Urban 200 hybrid bicycle was stolen from the bike area of the garage. The bicycle lock was cut and left at the scene. Investigation continues. Destruction of Property, 6763 Wilson Blvd (Eden Center), August 24, 2 PM, unknown vehicle damaged two utility poles. Dominion Power and the Arlington Fire Department responded for leaking fluids and active electrical wires. Investigation continues. Hit and Run, 101 E Annandale Rd (Dunkin Donuts parking lot), August 25, 1:20 PM, a vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene.

Drunk in Public, 116-B W Broad St (Unity Club), August 27, 3:16 AM, a male, 34, of no fixed address, was arrested for Drunk in Public. Simple Assault, 120 N Virginia Ave (Mary Riley Stiles Library), August 27, 3:14 PM, a male, 45, of the City of Falls Church, was arrested for Assault and Battery. Driving Under the Influence, 1003 W Broad St, August 27, 6:16 PM, responding to a citizen complaint of reckless driving, a male, 38, of Falls Church, VA, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Drinking while Driving.

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With a menu ﬁlled with delicious soup and banh mi, nothing in Falls Church beats bakery and deli Ba Le for late night eating. P��: J�� F��

t’s 3 a.m. Last call has come at any hour of the day. BA LE and gone, the drive thru at With 14 options, all the tradiTaco Bell is dark and there’s tional banh mi are here — dac biet 2822 Graham Road nothing in the fridge but a (special combo), xiu mai (meatFalls Church half-eaten PB&J and a jar of ball), xa xiu (BBQ pork) — but 703-876-9062 mayo. don’t overlook the cha trung which While the City’s dining scene combines pork and an omelet-style continues moving steadily uphill, egg with pickled veggies on a butthe pickings get pretty slim when the witching tered banh mi. hour comes around. And because nobody is worried about eating Fortunately for the City’s ravenous insomniacs, light after midnight, pairing a sandwich with a the best late-night eating in Falls Church isn’t giant bowl of Ba Le’s soup is practically a must. a stale, nine-hour-old taquito rolling around at The shop serves up 15 generously-portioned 7-Eleven or a short stack and hash browns at IHOP. bowls of pho, congee and more filled with everyHead and shoulders above anything else for thing from egg, rice and glass noodles plus beef, F.C. night owls is the longtime Vietnamese deli, pork, chicken, seafood and more. Ba Le, stuck in the back of a strip mall on Graham It’s 3 (or 4 or 5 a.m.) eating at its finest. Road. Not only does Ba Le’s made-to-order soup (Ba Le has pared back its 24-hour schedule and sandwiches rival the Eden Center’s best, the during the week as the deli is now open all-night 24-hour bakery and deli also serves a selection Thursday – Saturday and until 11 p.m. Sunday – of pre-made dishes that are better than anything Wednesday.) you’d find on the shelf of a convenience store — – Jody Fellows

ometimes a double-pattied, bacon, cheese and onion ring-topped burger just won’t cut it. It might be hard to overlook the overstuffed sandwiches and entrees, and the 22 rotating beer taps could make it hard to concentrate, but if you manage to eschew the in-print menu at Falls Church’s Dogfish Head Alehouse, there’s some good stuff waiting. “It’s our speakeasy menu,” says Falls Church Dogfish manager Drew Cocks of the 10 or so items that were once part of the regular menu but have since been “retired.” DOGFISH HEAD Those in the know can order ALEHOUSE any of the restaurant’s nowdeparted options (like a crab 6220 Leesburg Pike cake grilled cheese) but the real Falls Church star of the secret menu is the dogﬁshalehouse.com buffalo chicken sandwich. First introduced about eight years ago, it sounds innocuous enough but Dogfish’s version is one-of-a-kind. The guts of the sandwich are more-or-less standard with two breaded-andfried strips of crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and covered in homemade bleu cheese dressing along with lettuce, tomato and red onion. But sending it to the next level is what it’s all wrapped in: a 14-inch round of deep-fried pizza dough, folded in half like a taco. Cocks says he once had a customer request a slathering of the restaurant’s three cheese crab dip on the fried dough, which he gladly obliged. All that’s missing is some guacamolito sauce and a tote bag and it’s like an SNL skit come to life. Dogfish customers have even taken to building their own creations like one regular who ordered a full one-pound double cheeseburger but instead of buns, he sandwiched the beef inside two fried chicken filets. “We called it the ‘Tubby McFatFat’,” Cocks laughs. While he can’t guarantee they can make everything a customer requests, Cocks says if they have it in the kitchen, they’ll hook it up. Dogfish Head’s motto is “off-centered ales for off-centered people,” and with dishes like the buffalo chicken sandwich and the Tubby McFatFat, that adage applies to its secret menu as well as its beer. – Jody Fellows

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BEST 2 Guilty Pleasures Under 1 Roof

ey you. Yeah, you! Have you been eating healthy lately? Stocking up on your greens with salads for lunch and cutting down on meat at dinner because “Why put gas in the car just to park it in the garage,” or whatever your doctor says. Did ASTRO DOUGHNUTS you just finish up with a three& FRIED CHICKEN day cleanse by 7511 Leesburg Pike #103 drinking nothFalls Church ing but lemonwater? (It’s not astrodoughnuts.com lemonade, trust me.) Well if you feel your arteries are carrying blood just a little too fluidly and your t-shirts aren’t getting as damp as they used to when you walk up a flight stairs, then I’ve got the answer for you! Take a trip to Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken where

you can indulge in an array of sinful treats that’re sure to make your doctor keel over and your spouse use the nose plugs she had when you were “off the wagon.” Feel free to enjoy some of the store’s staple items, such as the maple bacon or Nutella cake doughnut to go with classic flavors like glazed and cinnamon sugar. When you’ve satisfied your sweet tooth and want to move onto something more savory, then order some fried chicken to crunch your way through some southern cuisine. But wait, there’s more! If you want to satisfy your salty-sweet cravings simultaneously, then look no further than sandwiches that use sliced doughnuts as buns! From potato and biscuit rolls to the Old Bay doughnut, you’ll get your money’s worth from Astro’s. You’re body may cry foul, but your tongue will never stop thanking you. – Matt Delaney

BEST Piped-In Music At a Restaurant

ormally, when one is mulling options to go to, or to take family and friends to, a really nice restaurant, the decisions are RGIA S made according to the quality of the food, the location, the price and the general ambiance of the place. But in thinking of the ambiance, we normally think of the stuff that goes into the appearance of the place ARGIA’S from the inside, like nice art, 124 N. Washington St. and other stuff hanging off Falls Church the walls, for example, and whether or not the noise argias.com level inside the place suits the mood and purpose of the meal. Unfortunately, we all know there are some establishments in the City of Falls Church that might otherwise be great for dining, except for a boisterous clientele that hangs out at the bar that is too close to the dining area. Well, Argia’s can sport a noisy bar crowd around happy hour from time to time, but it is well insulated from the main dining area, which is graced by, in addition to large bay windows looking out on the City’s central Broad and Washington intersection, a full wall’s-length colorful painting of a scene of daily life in Florence, Italy, during the Renaissance. It is a delightful work, with many details to make it interesting. But for our purposes now, the honors go to Argia’s for their piped-in music via Pandora on the Internet, whose most popular choice is the lyrical Simon and Garfunkel channel that includes, in addition to the boys, vocals by Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Donovan, Don McLean and, well, you get the idea. Without even realizing it, you’re thoroughly enjoying this stuff, if that is, your lifespan has reached into that very mellow, special era. – Nicholas F. Benton

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ASTRO DOUGHNUTS & FRIED CHICKEN A plate of doughnuts and fried chicken at Falls Church’s Astro is the best way to satisfy two guility pleasures all in one spot. P��: M�� D��

BEST Restaurant VideoAugmented Ambiance

here’s a lot Italian to like about the Sfizi Cafe on the ground floor of the famous Flower Building. Owner Lino P. Ricciardi, being from the Milan region of Northern Italy himself, has crafted an establishment that is among the most charming and unique in Falls Church with outstanding cuisine to match the ambiance that includes the display of an extensive but not overly expensive wine selection and shelves full of unique Italian imported food products ranging from pastas to jars of olives, gnocchi and sauces, The big screen TVs at Sﬁzi Cafe display breathtaking aerial views of Italy. P��: N�� F. B�� all for sale, of course. Incomparable is the open visual access to the kitchen, where one can observe all the bustling comSFIZI CAFE ings and goings of the wait staff with their interactions with the food preparations prior to swinging doors being banged open and plates 800 West Broad St. and platters of food, from the antipasti and salads to the main dishes Falls Church are thrust onto the dining room floor in the hands of those deft servsﬁzi.com ers. Deep in the back, one can catch glimpses of the main chef and his team working away, who never disappoint with their featured dishes of the day. But in the small but not too small dining area there is one special feature worthy of honors this year, and that is the large elevated HDTV screen that silently displays incredibly detailed aerial views of areas from all over Italy, both in video and still photo formats. These are breathtaking, honestly, and they keep rolling, showing those who pay attention to them some of the most cherished spots in the Italian peninsula, from Rome, to Florence, to Venice, coastline fishing villages and much more, including Sicily. Lino says he’s collected these tapes over time, and they range from ones that are an hour and a half long to 20 minutes, and enjoys arranging them for showing to his diners. It’s a fabulous show worth the price of admission, they say, all by itself.

SFIZI

– Nicholas F. Benton

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There’s no more appropriate place to honk your horn than the left lane of Broad St. P��: M�� D��

e’ve all been there before. You’re on a time crunch to get to your kid’s game or meet a client for lunch, the only thing standing in your way of a punctual arrival is a trip down Route 7. Time is of the essence, so naturally, you’re taking the left

lane. And you’re cruising along just fine until the person in front of you...starts slowing their roll...until reaching a full-stop in order to make a left turn onto one of the City’s side streets. It doesn’t take long for your time-sensitive self to add up that the constant traffic on the opposite side of the road and the con-

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LEFT LANE OF BROAD STREET Literally every junction/intersection along Broad Street voy of cars stuck in the left lane behind you are making any quick escape unlikely. Even worse, the bozo causing the backup had some narrow windows to turn through, but clearly doesn’t have anywhere to be so is waiting for the “sure thing.” All these factors compound in your psyche as you feel the clock winding down, leading you to utilize the only (productive) release available — blaring that horn. Some of you may give your steering wheel the Buddhist palm. Some of you may throw some jab combinations. Those closest to the end of their rope may be found headbutting their horn. Whichever way, the world needs to know that YOU are LATE and that is UNACCEPTABLE. And you know what? You’re totally justified. You did everything right except believe the driver in front of you is also on a time crunch. So light a fire under them with a colorful array of honks and get on with your life. – Matt Delaney

BEST Retail Piped-In Music

hey say that “music soothes the savage beast,” and I know that works on the savage beast in me. So, when one is beset with a deluge of errands to run for this or that, if the errands happen to include a trip to the cleaners, and one’s savage beast is running amok from the day’s pressures, honkSPECTRUM ing rudely at misfit drivers CLEANERS and yelling 450 W. Broad St. #130 at tardy red Falls Church lights, then if that clean703-237-2889 ers happens to be our friends at the Spectrum Cleaners in the horseshoe drive that includes Mad Fox, Koi Koi and Panera, along with others, in the 400 block of W. Broad Street, then the savage is suddenly soothed by the piped in musical strains that can be heard therein. There’s nothing that special or complicated about how they do it. They simply have a radio tuned to WETA-FM, the region’s only classical music station. And unless that sta-

SPECTRUM CLEANERS tion is on one of its annoying (but necessary) fundraising drives, or unless it has succumbed to the foul pressures to convert its wonderful classical music mission over to sloppy, deathly dull, redundant and boring so-called “holiday carols” in December, then you and your inner beast are in for a treat everytime you take your stuff into there. Even better, you will discover that when you get back into your car after loving what you’ve had to hear for a precious few moments, you can dial up 90.9 FM on the dial and can continue your bliss through the rest of the frantic episodes of your day. – Nicholas F. Benton

With Cue Recording Studios, CD Cellar and Action Music all in one shopping center, the 100 block of Park Avenue is the hippest in Falls Church. P��: D�� C��

BEST Walking Stretch in the City

It’s hard to beat a walk from The Happy Tart to The State Theatre in The Little City. P��: M�� D��

alking is great. There’s a pretty good chance you like walking too. From 2005 to 2015, women who considered walking as exercise jumped from 57 percent to 65 percent. In that same span, men went from 54 percent to 63

percent. What makes walking even better is when you don’t have to go out of your way to get a good walk in. Sure, some of you may think that driving out to a nearby park so you can walk among THE HAPPY TART TO nature is nice. And I admit, trees and animals and all THE STATE THEATRE those aromas are pretty 410 S. Maple Ave. #110 to neat. But city walking stands 220 N. Washington St. above the rest because you can stop your exercise at Falls Church any time to gorge yourself. I mean, isn’t that why we all work out anyway? The Little City has supreme walkability. Not only are there plenty of shops to pop into to catch your breath but also a variety of cool spots to eat. A favored stretch starts at the base of Maple Avenue that zags at Annandale Road and onto Washington Street until reaching the State Theater. It’s only a little over half a mile, but the gradual incline mixed in with some of the City’s premier dining and even getting to witness the Falls Church make it a prime combination of exercise and entertainment. Even subtle breaks from that route — such as staying on Maple to go up near the Harris Teeter and other shops or continuing on Annandale Road to head all the way down to JV’s Restaurant – are welcome changes and provide citizens with a breadth of landing spots to integrate into their daily routine. So lace up your kicks and stretch your legs, it’s time to explore the City on foot! – Matt Delaney

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FOOD & DRINK READER VOTE

BEST BURGER Elevation Burger 442 S. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Trifecta of great burger, killer ﬁres, awesome shakes!” “Excellent veggie burgers!” “Freshest meat.”

RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Dogwood

Photos by Tenzin Namgyel, Eleanor Kay (IMAGESFORGOOD.ORG) Tavern, Mad Fox Brewing Company & J. Michael Whalen

BEST PIZZA Pizzeria Orso 400 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“On par with the best in Italy.” “Light, delicious, always fresh tasting.” “Brick oven, sourdough crust, innovative toppings.” RUNNERS-UP: Flippin’ Pizza, Ledo Pizza, Mad Fox Brewing Company, Paisano’s

BEST SEAFOOD

BEST SANDWICH

BEST ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

Mike’s Deli at Lazy Sundae 112 N. West St., Falls Church

Super Chicken 422 S. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

BEST SUSHI

BEST ITALIAN

BEST VIETNAMESE

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

“Smoky, juicy, crispy, and the green sauce is awesome!” “Best spices.” “Fish tacos are awesome!” “Made with love.” “Best crab cakes in FCC.” “The BEST tuna melts and the Gainsville Green is AHH-mazing!” “Delicious & huge.” “Great vegetarian and vegan options full of flavor” “No one else comes close.” “Crispy yucca, sweet plantains & good sauces.” “Fried fully belly clams.” “Shrimp anyway you want it.” RUNNERS-UP: Chaisn’ Tails, Dogwood Tavern, Hot n Juicy Crawfish, RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Chick-fil-A, Dogwood Tavern, Spacebar RUNNERS-UP: Crisp & Juicy, Giant Food, Harris Teeter, Plaka Grill TRIO Grill

Maneki Neko 238 W. Broad St., Falls Church

The Italian Store 5837 Washington Blvd., Arlington

Four Sisters Restaurant 8190 Strawberry Ln., Falls Church

“Like an authentic Japanese sushi bar.” “Love the nuta, miso soup.” “Fresh, well-made, lovely ambience.” “Closest, fastest, fair price.”

“Its opening is the best thing that’s happened to me since moving to F.C.” “The beef is the tastiest thing I have ever tasted.” “Great food and service.” “Hoagies are the best in the area.” “Awesome pizza and sandwiches.” “The ﬂower arrangements and decor.” “Great pho, very authentic dishes.”

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

RUNNERS-UP: Iron Chef House, Koi Koi Sushi & Roll, Sea Pearl, Takumi

RUNNERS-UP: Argia’s, Italian Cafe, Pizzeria Orso, Sﬁzi Cafe

RUNNERS-UP: Huong Viet, Pho 88, Pho Sate, Present

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

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BEST LATIN AMERICAN BEST BREAKFAST Taco Bamba 2190 Pimmit Dr., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

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Cafe Kindred 450 N. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

BEST BRUNCH Ireland’s Four Provinces 105 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Best Mexican street tacos in all of DC.” “Clever and surprising combos!” ”The most innovative tacos.” “Best hangover cure in town.” RUNNERS-UP: Blanca’s Restaurant, District Taco, Luzmila’s Cuisine, Super Chicken

“My favorite breakfast sandwiches around!” ““Beans on toast.” “Croque Madame is unbelievably good.” “Pastries baked fresh each day.” RUNNERS-UP: Bentley’s, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Mike’s Deli at Lazy Sundae, Original Pancake House

“Irish breakfast. Enough said.” “Wonderful buffet with a great variety.” “Strawberries and Whipped Cream. OMGosh.” “Best selection.” RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Dogwood Tavern, Mad Fox Brewing Company, Open Road

BEST BAR FOOD

BEST SPORTS BAR

BEST CRAFT BEER SELECTION

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“All the fried food and nachos.” “Fish tacos & pinot grigio.” “Delicious yet cheap grubbiness.” “Fried pickles!” ““TOTCHOS.”

Dogwood Tavern 132 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Always a fun scene for sports broadcasts. Good food and drinks, too.” “TVs everywhere, fun atmosphere.” “Great games, great energy.”

Mad Fox Brewing Company 444 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Prov- RUNNERS-UP: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Ireland’s Four Provinces, inces, Mad Fox Brewing Company The Locker Room, Open Road

“Delicious and beers named after so many Falls Church icons.” “Simply the best craft beers I have ever tasted.” “Step up to the ﬂight line.” RUNNERS-UP: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Dogwood Tavern, Dominion Wine and Beer, Spacebar

BEST WINE LIST

BEST HAPPY HOUR

BEST VEGAN

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Dominion Wine and Beer 107 Rowell Ct., Falls Church

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

“Passionate about good wine and service.” “Best assortment in town!” “Margaritas outside at the tiki bar...” “They have koozies.” “Love these guys and their canned pinot noir.” “Has it all at a decent price.” “Specials, drinks, music all on point.” “Low key and great service.” RUNNERS-UP: Argia’s, Cafe Kindred, Sﬁzi Cafe, TRIO Grill RUNNERS-UP: Pizzeria Orso, Red, White & Bleu, Sﬁzi Cafe, TRIO Grill

Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant 6304 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Menu really tailored for vegan eaters.” “Amazing variety, good prices.” “I am not a vegetarian, yet I love the food.” RUNNERS-UP: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Loving Hut, Mike’s Deli at Lazy Sundae, Spacebar

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BEST COFFEE SHOP

BEST FROZEN TREATS BEST BAKERY Lil City Creamery 114 W. Broad St., Falls Church

Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe 2150 N. Culpeper St., Arlington

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Cafe Kindred 450 N. Washington St., Falls Church

“The coffee is fresh, the vibe is chill.” “Best coffee anywhere.” “Delicious lattes with a beautiful presentation!” “Love the monthly specials.”

“High fat content of ice cream makes it worth the calories.” “Real cream!” “One word: strudel...” “Authentically German.” “The bread.” “Creative ﬂavors like Steam Oil! “ “Best bobblehead collection anywhere!” “Doughnuts and cookies are better than homemade.” RUNNERS-UP: The Happy Tart, Mom & Pop, Rare Bird Coffee Roast- RUNNERS-UP: FDB Eatery, Mike’s Deli at Lazy Sundae, Sweet Frog, RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, The Happy Tart, Panera Bread, Tifers, Starbucks Zinga Frozen Yogurt fany’s Bakery

BEST DELIVERY RESTAURANT BEST KID-FRIENDLY DINING BEST FARMERS MARKET VENDOR Paisano’s 244 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Kate’s Crepes Saturdays at Falls Church Farmers Market, 300 Park Ave.

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Great steak and cheese!” “Fast and accurate.” “Good selection and quick delivery.”

“Fun kids menus and good options.” “No worries about noise or messes.” “The outdoor space and decor keep the kids entertained.”

“The crepes are delicious and the people are awesome!” “Light as air.” “The crepes melt in your mouth and your tongue does a happy dance.”

RUNNERS-UP: Flippin’ Pizza, Hunan Chef, Lucky Thai, Sweet Rice

RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Chick-ﬁl-A, Pizzeria Orso, Open Road

RUNNERS-UP: Chris’ Marketplace, Donut Heaven, Valentine’s Country Bakery & Meats, Virginia Chocolate Company

BEST OUTSIDE EATING

BEST SPECIAL OCCASION DINING

BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

2941 Restaurant 2941 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church

Lucky Thai 240 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Easy seating, great feel.” “Just like being at the beach.” “Dog friendly!” “2941 has no peer when it comes to special occasion dining.” “Koi!” “Spacious patio with live music.” “Space heaters, ﬁre pit for chilly nights.” “Breathtaking location and incredible food!” “Great chef in charge.” RUNNERS-UP: Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Mad Fox RUNNERS-UP: Argia’s, Sﬁzi Cafe, TRIO Grill, Yayla Bistro Brewing Company, Open Road

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Duck rolls to die for!” “Most amazing Thai food for the price.” “Never had a bad meal there ever!” “Friendly. Great food.” RUNNERS-UP: The Black Squirrel, Falls Church Distillers, Jinya Ramen Bar, Rare Bird Coffee Roasters

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BEST ACCOUNTANT Diener & Associates 125 Rowell Ct., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Experienced and committed to FCC.” “Friendly staff.” “Great service, great people.” “Excellent services!” RUNNERS-UP: Make My Day CPA, Robert A. Radan CPA, Erika Ramthun CPA, Ryan & Wetmore

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BEST ARCHITECT Moore Architects 105 N. Maple Ave. #100, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Extraordinary service! Brilliant design!” “Attention to detail!” “World class design talent who treats every client like a neighbor.” RUNNERS-UP: Ballard & Mensua Architecture, Coupard Architects & Builders, Luther Paul Weber, Winn Design + Build

BEST LAWYER

Erik Pelton Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC, 111 Park Pl., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

“His legal services are top notch.” “Friendly and knowledgeable.” “Cares as much about his clients as he does the community in general.” RUNNERS-UP: Baskin, Jackson & Lasso, Gayle B. Matthews, Needham, Mitnick & Pollack, O’Hara Law Firm

BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT BEST REAL ESTATE GROUP Navy Federal Credit Union Multiple locations

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Kathy Szymanski Fairfax Realty, Inc., 3190 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY SHE’S THE BEST:

Rock Star Realty 2101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Convenient and friendly.” “Best rates and service!” “Customer-oriented.” “Very sound and member oriented.” “Polite, helpful and caring.” RUNNERS-UP: BB&T, Burke & Herbert, PNC, Suntrust

“She is very experienced and super friendly.” “Best customer service ever!” “Incredibly reliable and detail oriented.” “Caring, knowledgeable, thorough.” RUNNERS-UP: JD Callander, Genevieve Concannon, Chris Earman, Tori McKinney

“The best team in town!” “Very involved in the community.” “Knowledgeable and customer driven.” “They really give back to the City.” RUNNERS-UP: Advon Real Estate, JD Callander & Associates, Keller Williams Realty, Re/Max West End

BEST DOCTOR

BEST DENTIST

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

William V. Dougherty, III Gordon Theisz Family Medicine in Falls Church, 124 E. Broad St., Falls Church Dougherty DDS, 200 Little Falls St. #506, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

“Country doctor in the Little City!” “Great doctor, great citizen.” “Friendly, involved in community.” “Personal relationships with patients.” RUNNERS-UP: Capital Women’s Care, Lisa Kelly, Philip O’Donnell, Andrea Schmieg

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

“Knowledgeable doctor, state-of-the-art, friendly staff.” “Staff is great!” “Attentive, caring, thoughtful.” “Flexible hours and convenient location.” RUNNERS-UP: Growing Smiles of Northern Virginia, Peterson Huang, Drs. Love & Miller, Johana Nieto

Ted Perih Falls Church Chiropractic, 803 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

“Incredible caring, support of patient needs!” “Kept me upright & mobile.” “Kind and caring attention by the doctor and a great front desk person.” RUNNERS-UP: Joshua Brooks, Charles Cho, Ilana Goldberg, Ray Solano

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BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT Brown’s Hardware 100 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

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BEST HANDYMAN Harry Shovlin Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

BEST MOVERS Two Marines Moving 6021 Farrington Ave., Alexandria

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Old school favorite.” “Helpful staff and they carry a lot of products.” “Most anything you want.” “They have everything I need.”

“He knows everyone and everyone knows him, and he does good work.” “Amazing work ethic.” “Great work, friendly, long serving.”

“Great guys! Fast service and careful with our stuff. Ooorahh!” “Semper ﬁ.”

RUNNERS-UP: Bonilla Construction, Foxcraft Design Group, Potomac Legacy Homes, Winn Design + Build

RUNNERS-UP: Douglas Bonilla, House Doctors Handyman of RUNNERS-UP: Carmack Moving & Storage, Express Moving & Storage, McLean, Ed Lovak, Peter Trevisan Majestic Moving & Storage, The Phoenix Movers

BEST LAWN SERVICE BEST MAID SERVICE BEST DRY CLEANERS Andy’s Lawn & Landscape 2860 Hartland Rd., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Merry Maids 6408 Seven Corners Place, Ste. K., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Spectrum Cleaners 450 W. Broad St. #130, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Dependable, thorough, pleasant personnel.” “Beautiful work.”

“Very reliable.” “The best.”

RUNNERS-UP: Craig’s Lawn Care, Eddie Mendes Lawn Service, Hambleton’s Lawn Care, Smoot Landscapes

RUNNERS-UP: A&G Cleaning Service, Haydee’s Cleaning Service, RUNNERS-UP: Classic Cleaners, Hillwood Cleaners, Jin’s Cleaners & Tailoring, Potomac Cleaners The Maids, WellNest Home Cleaning

BEST CAR DEALER

BEST AUTO SERVICE BEST NAIL SALON

Beyer Automotive 1231 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Excellent service and very friendly staff.” “Great service.” “Very generous in the community!” “The best.” RUNNERS-UP: Bill Page Toyota, Brown’s Arlington Honda, Koons Ford, Stohlman Automotive

City Sunoco 934 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

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Harvey Exposes GOP Chiseling

As the horrors of Hurricane Harvey continue to unfold in and around Houston, people may not remember that it was President George W. Bush’s completely failed response to Hurricane Katrina, and the sinking of New Orleans, 12 years earlier that was the nail in his political coffin, even resulting in the nation’s first ever African-American president only three years later. Despite the growing dissent over his unprovoked invasion of Iraq in 2003, Bush was still popular enough to achieve re-election in November 2004. It was really not until the following August of 2005, just 12 years ago, that Hurricane Katrina hit and broke through the woefully inadequate levees that stood between a swollen Mississippi River and the poorer neighborhoods of New Orleans, including in the infamous FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS Lower Ninth Ward, almost entirely made up of desperately poor African-American families. Bush was perceived as dismissive and non-responsive until well into the catastrophe, patting Michael Brown, “Brownie,” his incompetent political crony appointee heading FEMA, for “doing a great job.” Acting as if he’d learned that lesson, Trump has jumped more quickly into the Harvey catastrophe, but in a typical flag-waving, crowdloving cheerleader mode on Tuesday, demonstrating exactly what it is that he simply doesn’t have — empathy — in the process. Yesterday, he spoke again with an eye to that empathy thing, but he could do it only by carefully reading remarks crafted by someone else off a teleprompter in Missouri. But as in 2005, it is not only the president who will be badly damaged by this unusual encounter with reality. Ironically, Hurricane Harvey, like Katrina, is a by-product of humanity’s irresponsibility, even as among its bullseye targets are the powerful petrochemical industries of Texas that have done the most to boost the climatechange “deniers.” If there is justice on some level associated with all this, it would have to be deemed a judgment on not only this industry but also on the desperately immoral right-wing evangelical churches that dominate the Houston area and who owe God, herself, a serious explanation for their disgusting behavior supporting the election of Trump. The statistic is that of the 1,566 churches in Houston, only 60, or four percent, have opened their doors to extend a helping hand now. But it is wrong to attribute a moral purpose to this storm. That is left for we humans to do in the fashion of Old Testament prophets, citing natural disasters as evidence of the brokenness of and need for repentance of God’s people. As with Katrina, this “judgment” is going to come as the full extent of the Harvey catastrophe is more fully unfolded. It will come as surely as the images of the thousands of desperately poor African Americans pouring out of the Ninth Ward of New Orleans in 2005 ensured the election of Barack Obama in 2008. It was not then, as now, a judgment on the president, alone, but of decades of Republicans chiseling the working class out of a genuine shot at a decent living standard. This is evidenced by the painful reality that the Ninth Ward in New Orleans, after 12 years to this day, has not recovered from Katrina, not by a long shot. As Washington Post columnist David Von Drehle wrote in his column, “Awash in Poverty” this week, the neighborhood remains defined by “vacancy and scraped lots of half-finished repairs. Thousands of people have left and haven’t come back. The population of New Orleans has fallen below 400,000 for the first time since the 1920s.” Is this the fate of Houston, currently the nation’s fourth largest city? For all its shiny high-rise office buildings clustered in its downtown, Houston has large swaths of incredible poverty, as I learned living there for four years in the early 1980s. These people will not be able to recover from Harvey and will simply migrate elsewhere. In their wake will be yet another a stinging indictment of the Republican party, amplified by the noisy bickering Republican lawmakers who are engaged in blaming each other for failures to deliver on relief for the devastating superstorm Sandy in the Northeast, underscoring the chiseling that is the cornerstone of everything they stand for.

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Waters Swell. So Does Trump’s Ego.

I would like to believe that what fascinated Donald Trump about the floodwaters of Texas and pulled him to the state Tuesday were the scenes of human suffering. I would also like to believe that I’m a dead ringer for Brad Pitt. But what Trump saw in Hurricane Harvey was a mirror of his own majesty. A storm worthy of a stud like him. A meteorological complement to one of his resorts, rallies or steaks. Something really, really big. “Even experts have said they’ve never seen one like this!” Trump marveled on Twitter, and I read exultation into that not because I’m sour on the president but because I have eyes. Also because NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE I have a memory. He has used almost exactly those words to describe a buffet of developments in his rise and reign, always with an air of self-impressed wonder. I keep hoping against hope that a new challenge will tease out a new Trump and that if he malingers in the presidency long enough, he’ll meander in the direction of eloquence, slouch toward poetry and tumble into inspiration. Stranger things have happened. I’ll have to get back to you on what they were. But Trump’s hurricane talk and hurricane tweets were like his fair-weather fare: childishly intent on superlatives, puerilely obsessed with size, laden with boasts and lavish with discordant asides. “Thanks!” he exclaimed at the end of a tweet that was mostly about the “historic rainfall in Houston” and the “unprecedented” flooding. True, he was referring to the “spirit of the people” that he also squeezed into that 140-character nook, but his chirpy gratitude had a kooky ring. It framed him not as a leader sweating the fate of his people but as a spectator watching nature’s angriest reality show. “Wow” was how he began another tweet. Call me cranky, but I don’t think most Americans are looking for “wow” amid woe of this order. It will be days or even weeks before we can definitively appraise how well the Trump administration addressed this crisis, along with precisely what mistakes state and local officials made. But what we know already is that Harvey didn’t blow away the opportunism and narcissism at Trump’s core. In comments at the White House on Monday, he actually suggested that he’d timed the announcement of his pardon of Joe Arpaio to coincide with the storm’s arrival, because more people were monitoring the news.

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“In the middle of a hurricane, even though it was a Friday evening, I assumed the ratings would be far higher than they would be normally,” he said. Thousands of Texans were losing their homes. Some had died. And Trump, per usual, was measuring his audience. And complimenting himself. Across the past four days, he has repeatedly stressed how well his team is doing. Under normal circumstances and normal presidents, that could be interpreted as an attempt to reassure Texans. Under these circumstances and Trump, we know better. When he and Melania in their his-and-hers, saltand-pepper baseball caps faced the television cameras in Corpus Christi, Texas, early Tuesday afternoon, he was already itching to take a victory lap. “We won’t say ‘congratulations,’” he told the state and federal officials arrayed around him in a firehouse, referring to their rescue and relief efforts. “We don’t want to do that. We’ll congratulate each other when it’s all finished.” Do wait a bit, Mr. President, if you can summon the restraint. And maybe temper any gloating, lest someone — oh, heck, I’ll do it — point out that your stance and inaction on climate change contradict any meaningful concern for the devastation in Texas. Having chosen to ignore all the experts who chart changing climate patterns, Trump on Sunday tweeted: “Experts are calling #Harvey a once in 500 year flood!” They have no authority when they tell him inconvenient truths, but they’re entirely credible when they describe circumstances that pump-up his already-bloated ego. “Historic.” “Biggest ever.” “Epic.” That was Trump on Harvey. “Historic.” “Massive.” “The likes of which the world has never seen.” That was Trump on his election victory. The weather around him changes. The weather inside him doesn’t. It’s a warm bath of self-regard — the biggest ever, I’d wager — and it overrides everything else. During those Monday remarks at the White House, President Sauli Niinisto of Finland was with him, and that prompted Trump to recall that he had visited Finland in the 1990s. “I was famous in the ‘90s, too,” he added, apropos of ... what? Perhaps he felt the need to make clear that he was a force of nature decades before Harvey came along. When he left the Corpus Christi firehouse on Tuesday, he noticed that about 1,000 people had gathered outside and he heard some cheering. “What a crowd!” he boomed and beamed. “What a turnout!” All the water in the world couldn’t drown his satisfaction.

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Gun Dude Cafe Closes Its Doors Effective August 31 The Gun Dude, located above Bedo’s at 412 W. Broad Street, will close by August 31. Owned and operated in Falls Church by Joshua Karrasch since January of 2015, who shared a parting message with patrons via the News-Press’ comments section: “I personally want to thank the residents of Falls Church for welcoming us into your community. We have enjoyed the people we have met and this little slice of serenity in the hectic hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia.” The gun store and coffee shop is still selling fixtures and café appliances. The space is currently being shared by Northern Virginia Firearms. For more information, visit thegundude.com and novafirearms.com.

Grace Christian Academy Fundraises with ‘Truck and Toss’ Festival Grace Christian Academy will be hosting Truck and Toss – a food truck, corn hole and craft brew tasting fundraising festival on Saturday, September 9 from 5 – 10 p.m. The event will include children’s activities, a raffle, Cornhole for a Cause, beer tastings and free samples from the best food trucks in the DMV including Captain Cookie, Capmac and Far East Taco Grille. The festival will be held on the grounds of Grace Christian Academy/ Grace Lutheran Church at 3233 Annandale Road in Falls Church. All proceeds will go toward Grace Christian Academy, a K4-8 school offering a Christian education. For details and to purchase tickets, visit truckandtoss.com, or email truckandtoss@gmail.com.

‘Run For Schools’ 5k Announces First Wave of Sponsors A number of local businesses are supporting the September 17 Run for the Schools Annual 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Falls Church Education Foundation. Sponsoring the event are Art and Frame of Falls Church, Citizens for a Better City, Family Medicine in Falls Church, ROCK STAR Realtor Tori McKinney, Lice Clinics of America, Weichert Realtors’ Old Dominion/Falls Church, New Editions Consulting, Road Runner Sports, Viget, Markon Solutions, Elevation Burger, The Original Pancake House, and Einstein Bagels along with Gabi and John Sandoz, Shawna Russell for FCCPS School Board and Marybeth Connelly for Falls Church City Council. Businesses interested in sponsoring the event or participating as a team can visit fcedf.org for more information.

Member Orientation for Falls Church Chamber of Commerce The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Member Orientation on Tuesday, September 5 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Current and prospective members interested in learning about the benefits of Chamber membership are welcome to attend. The event is free but registration is required. The location will be provided to registrants. For more information, visit FallsChurchChamber.org.

Cara Griffith Appointed President and CEO of Tax Analysts Tax Analysts, the publisher of Tax Notes and the only independent, nonpartisan multimedia organization dedicated to fostering an open and informed debate on taxation, announced that Cara Griffith was appointed president and CEO by its board of directors. She replaces Christopher Bergin. Griffith managed Tax Analysts’ editorial department, which includes managing and providing strategic guidance for its daily news publications, Tax Notes Today, State Tax Today, and Worldwide Tax Daily, and its weekly magazines, Tax Notes, State Tax Notes, and Tax Notes International. She also regularly wrote a Tax Analysts blog and previously wrote for a broad range of tax policy publications, including State Tax Notes, The Tax Adviser, The Hedge Fund Law Report and The Hill. Griffith regularly speaks at tax conferences and other events on state tax issues as well as the need for transparency in tax administration. For more information, visit tax.org.  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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TO LETTERS THE EDITOR Continued from Page 6 be a Virginian and especially proud of my heritage. Robert E. Lee did not fight for slavery, he fought for Virginia, as many other Confederate soldiers did. He turned down the offer to command the Union forces because he could not fight against his native Virginians. Should I have lived then, I would have fought for Virginia also. I think the destruction of Civil War monuments is deplorable. I do not know of anyone who ever thought of Robert E. Lee as anything other than a gentleman. The issue of slavery cannot be altered by destroying monuments and changing school and street names. A statue of Columbus was destroyed. To what purpose? These monuments are a reminder to some of us that regardless of the underlying issue, they were great leaders in their own right, good generals, and faithful Virginians. I was at the main Fairfax Library recently and while in the Virginian Room

observed rows of books on Robert E. Lee and other Confederates. What will be the next move of these dissidents? Will they get all of the books of people they don’t like and burn them in the parking lot which would be reminiscent of Nazi Germany? The aspiring governor for Virginia said he would remove the Confederate monuments when elected. I bet his great grandfather who was from Virginia and fought for the South is turning over in his grave. I can only take this as a sign he is ashamed of his grandfather. You cannot change history by destroying things from the past. Joe Dunn Falls Church

More Should Be Done About Lee Highway Speeders Editor, The traffic I typically see and experience in the short four-mile

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stretch of road between the intersection of N. Harrison Street and Sycamore Street can be compared to a speedway you visit at any racing event. My view does not suggest that our police force do more “selective enforcement” as it’s known in the law enforcement world (or at least it was when I was a police officer), or “running radar” for the general populace. Both do an “adequate job” at curtailing drivers that exceed the posted 30-miles-per-hour speed limit signs. The only other mechanism in place is the lone traffic light that slows down the aggressive driver, minus the ones who attempt to “beat the light.” However, each intersection does have traffic cams to catch those who zip through a red light. Of more importance is the traffic in-between the lights that are most concerning to myself and probably most that live here. So, how do we fix this dilemma? Divert our police force away from higher priorities like thefts, assaults, etc.? Not the wisest decision to make considering the small police force we now have. Isn’t Lee Highway a state owned road — could we seek additional resources to help protect and enforce the traffic on our roads ways? Or is our police force

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required to maintain the public roadways. Would “speed humps” be necessary like we see in residential areas, or perhaps adding flashing speed limit signs (radar units embedded in the sign itself). I read somewhere that some cities are using solar powered “flashing blues” (simulate police cars) on their streets. How about using the “parking enforcement” folks to conduct selective enforcement (they may not be happy with that come to think about it)? I’m sure there are numerous ways we can adjust the speed of those drivers who feel it’s necessary to accelerate into “warp” drive through our neighborhood.

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What is the New Hawaiian Food Trend Called Poke?

BY CARLYNN CROSBY TAMPA BAY TIMES

In Hawaiian, “poke” simply means “to cut.” It also refers to an appetizersize portion of chunks of raw fish ubiquitous on the islands of Hawaii. As the dish becomes more popular on trendy cafe menus around the country, we are getting a taste of it in Tampa Bay. Restaurants like Poke Cafe, which opened in Dunedin in 2016, and Poke Rose, a new concept slated to open in Tampa in the coming weeks, make poke the main event. Since long before it became a trend on the mainland, poke (pronounced POH-keh) has been a staple in Hawaii. Sold in gas stations and by street vendors, almost like hot dogs, poke is a grab-and-go option that you can get everywhere, said Ken Gulley, who owns Poke Cafe. In Hawaii, Gulley said, “someone will always bring poke” to luaus and cookouts, like macaroni or potato salad. It wasn’t until it started trending in California, then migrated over to the East Coast, that it became known as a novelty,

he said. Gulley said that when he opened last year, Poke Cafe was Florida’s first restaurant specializing in the Hawaiian appetizer. You can find poke served a number of ways, including with chicken or tofu and various fruits, like mango or pineapple, and vegetables, like avocado or cucumber. Because of the heavy influence of Japanese culture in Hawaiian cuisine, poke dishes often contain seasonings like scallions and red pepper flakes, and sauces like soy sauce and sesame oil. If you’re working with the standard raw fish, Gulley emphasized the importance of marinating the fish in sauces and seasonings before serving it. Otherwise, it’s no different than dipping sashimi in soy sauce. In Hawaii, this traditional poke is usually served by itself, though you can request a side of rice to go along with the fish. Elsewhere, poke is more commonly served on top of rice or microgreens, or even quinoa. At Poke Cafe, poke is served in bowls, burritos, tacos and, as is traditional, by the pound.

“You can really do whatever you want,” said chef Jason Cline, who is at the helm of Poke Rose. Cline, formerly the executive chef of the Birch & Vine in St. Petersburg, is putting poke front and center as part of his chef-driven, fastcasual concept that’s taking shape in Tampa’s new Hall on Franklin food hall. At Poke Rose, bowls will be tossed to order, though they will come from a menu rather than a create-your-own style, as is popular at Poke Cafe. Poke Rose will also make its own tofu, hemp sprouts and sauces for the bowls, Cline said. (He has plans to open more Poke Rose locations across the bay area, currently looking into additional space in Pinellas County.) [Ed. note: Closer to home, there are several poke restauants in Washington, D.C. like Abunai Poke on L. St., Poke Papa on H St., Poki District on F St. and in Annandale there is Pokéworks at The Block.] While poke has been around for a while on restaurant appetizer menus, both Cline and Gulley said there haven’t been many shops

A CLASSIC POKE BOWL with ahi tuna. (P��: T�� B�� T��) that specialize in the dish itself, and especially not in the Tampa Bay area. As diners become more conscious about their health, and as the meals-served-in-bowls trend evolves, poke becomes an even more popular option, Cline said. Because basic poke only requires a few ingredients, it’s an ideal dish to order out or make at home. The most important part of any good poke bowl is the quality of the ingredients — especially

the fish, if you choose to go that route. To make poke yourself, purchase sashimi-grade fish. As with any raw fish, make sure it has a vibrant color and doesn’t smell too pungent or “fishy,” and keep it refrigerated at all times. The rest is up to you. You can create a marinade of soy sauce and sesame oil, or go a different route (Cline suggest styles like Latin or Moroccan). You can eat it on its own or on top of rice or greens.

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News about the progress Brilliant Light Power is making in its effort to develop a replacement for fossil fuels comes slowly. As a privately held company, Brilliant Light is under no obligation to report developments and does so only when they have something significant to say. Last week they issued a report outlining some important changes they have made in their efforts to bring their flagship product, the “SunCell,” to the commercial markets. For those of you coming late to this story, Brilliant Light, after some 25 years of research, has developed a completely new and unknown source of energy based on releasing energy found in a hydrogen atom in the form of light. Brilliant Light’s reaction is chemical, not nuclear, so that there are no harmful side effects or harmful waste left after the energy is released. There are two distinct stages in the SunCell’s operation. First is the creation of a plasma inside a spherical carbon blackbody radiator. The radiator is heated by the plasma to 3,000 – 3,500K which, when warmed up, can emit up to 500kW of equivalent heat. Although Brilliant Light has been running its SunCell device in a laboratory environment for more than a year, commercialization requires that the SunCell be able to operate reliably under computer control indefinitely without operator intervention. In its recent report, Brilliant Light says it has overcome many engineering problems that must be solved to automate its device and that the commercialization engineering is mature enough to be completed by a partner company in Boston. The recent report, however, gives no indication as to whether Brilliant Light has yet achieved a fully automated reaction that will run indefinitely with only the addition of hydrogen to sustain the reaction. Once the capability is demonstrated, we will have a better idea of how long it will be until a commercial device reaches the markets. In earlier reports, Brilliant Light hoped to have prototype

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devices ready for outside testing before the end of this year. However, the current report is silent on the issue except to say that the new solar cell array will take six months to develop. The second function of the SunCell is to take the light energy from the blackbody radiator — essentially a gigantic light bulb filament — and turn it into useful energy in the form of electricity, hot gas or hot liquid. Until last April, Brilliant Light had been concentrating on taking the light energy from the blackbody radiator and sending it into a sphere

energy from a 3,000K blackbody radiator. One of these systems is to be designed for integration into existing boilers, which would allow customers to “fire” boilers using water as the source of energy. The major news in the new report is that Brilliant Light has decided to redesign its photovoltaic subsystem so that it will have a larger radius and will use much cheaper and better crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells that will operate at 300-500 suns rather than the 2,000 suns of the earlier design. This will not only reduce the production cost of a SunCell but should speed development and reduce the problem of excess heat. Brilliant Light believes that by using light recycling, 40-50-percent efficiency is possible. The consensus of the small group of people who understand the potential that a new source of energy has to change civilization and who comment on developments, seems to indicate agreement at Brilliant Light Power’s shift of direction. Most of these observers want to see Brilliant Light Power complete a working prototype as quickly as possible that will verify the validity of the technology beyond any doubt and set the world to thinking about a post-carbon age. They see the decisions to develop a thermal version of the SunCell and to simplify design of the solar cell/ electrical as a better and quicker path to working prototypes rather than putting all the company’s eggs in the sophisticated, concentrated photovoltaic basket. If all goes well, 2018 could be a epoch-making year in the history of mankind.

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surrounding the radiator built of exotic concentrated photovoltaic chips. These chips are to convert the light energy into electricity in the same manner as a solar panel. Concentrated photovoltaic chips are not only expensive as compared to run-of-the-mill solar cells, but the amount of heat the cells had to dispose of raised questions as to development time and reliability. Therefore, Brilliant Light decided to begin work on a thermal model with the addition of heat exchanger technology that would be able to deliver 500kW of energy for boiler, hot air or hot water systems. This would not only reduce the manufacturing cost of the SunCell, but it could shorten the time required to get a useful device on the market and increase its reliability as heat exchanger technology is well developed. In its new report, Brilliant Light says it has contracted with an outside firm to develop two designs for a 500kW thermal radiant boiler that will accept

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As the News-Press learned earlier in the summer with Mud Morganfield, the blues are more than just a musical genre – they’re a way of life. To play them, you have to have ‘em, and that lesson is all the more apparent to blues musicians like Selwyn Birchwood, who will continue to find his footing among the genre’s greats when he comes to play at The Hamilton in Washington, D.C. this Friday. Just like the 32-year-old, Birchwood’s career is young. He introduced himself through his first album, FL Boy, in 2011 and after 2014’s Don’t Call No Ambulance solidified him as a tried and true blues musician this year’s Pick Your Poison catapults Birchwood gravitas to the next level. His rapid rise within the scene would have you believe Birchwood is the prodigal son of blues’ next wave, but in reality his success mirrors the coming-of-age discoveries that outline most of our lives. As a middle schooler in the ‘90s, Birchwood started out playing guitar to the tunes he saw on television. It wasn’t until he came across Jimi Hendrix and his pronounced influence in blues that Birchwood felt he found his calling. “I was trying to trace back and find out what would possess someone to write that kind of music because I hadn’t heard anything like it before,” Birchwood said. “When you look back [Hendrix’s] bio you find the older blues guys – Muddy Waters, Elmore James and especially Buddy Guy – I looked into what music they made and felt like I found a sound that I’d been looking for.” With his passion in tow, Birchwood committed himself to mastering his six-string and crafting harmonies. That mission got a boost when a chance encounter with blues legend Sonny Rhodes was organized by a friend. After a single jam session, Rhodes was drawn to Birchwood’s ability and invited the then-19-year-old to tour

SELWYN BIRCHWOOD. (P��: A�� R��) pain they’ve experienced is expressed through a with his band. Touring with Rhodes taught Birchwood the microphone and shared with a crowd of attentive do’s and don’ts of a career in the music industry. listeners. For Birchwood, he harkens back to From scheduling travel to understanding how 90 hour road trips with Rhodes and his humble to run a band, Birchwood learned from Rhodes beginnings in Orlando. “You don’t realize you’re poor when you’re how a musician can operate successfully in the nomadic and sometimes sporadic lifestyle. a kid until you go to other people’s houses and Birchwood would later one-up Rhodes’ teach- wonder ‘What’s going on?’” Birchwood chuckings when he went on to earn his MBA from the led. And though it serves a critical role in his University in Tampa in order to get a big-picture idea of how to grow his personal brand. But back music, that life itself is mostly behind Birchwood. in the past when Birchwood fretted over not prac- The smoky-voiced, guitar and lap steel-playing ticing enough to elevate his skill, Rhodes gave virtuoso is an established character in the continuation of the genre’s proud legacy. Birchwood him sage-like advice to ease his mind. “[Rhodes] said, ‘You gotta just play what’s in uses his platform to pass on his love for the sound your heart. You’re never gonna be the best...no and the stories it tells to hopefully endow that one’s the best, but you can be the best at being same passion in another young artist out there. you,’ I never really forgot that.” Birchwood Whoever that next artist may be, all they have to remember is to live a little first before they can added. Of course the crucial element of playing the relive it on stage. For more information on Selwyn Birchwood, blues is having the blues in you. The hardships of a person’s life take center stage (literally) as the visit selwynbirchwood.com.

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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 Preschool Storytime. Stories and fun for ages 0-5. Drop-in. All storytimes are followed by playtime with the Early Literacy Center toys. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church) 10:30 – 11 a.m. 703-248-5034 Playtime with Early Literacy Center Toys. Explore educational and manipulative items (aka 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. – 2 p.m. 703-248-5034. Appetizing Appetizers. Don’t let an appetizer spoil a healthy meal by learning ways to lighten up appetizers and pack them with nutrition. Anything that’s food or liquid consumed before dinner is considered an appetizer. Come

Summer Cinema. Join family and friends as the feature for the Summer Cinema event will offer the blockbuster movie that has movie-lovers talking, singing and dancing – “La La Land.” Refreshments will be provided. Langston-Brown Community & Senior Center (2121 N Culpeper St., Arlington). 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. 703-228-6300.

Lots of Legs Campfire. The whole family is invited to join in a fire ring for an hour of fun that takes the best parts of the family camping experience and brings them to a local park. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and other activites as well as a campfire favorite in making s’mores. Registration required; children who attend must be accompanied by a registered adult. Gulf Branch Nature Center (3608 North Military Rd., Arlington). $5. 7 – 8 p.m. 703228-3403.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Farmer’s Market. The awardwinning market returns every Saturday to the City Hall parking lot, filled with fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, chocolates, gifts and music in ad. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5027.

Labor Day Night Hike. If you are curious or are constantly wondering what animals are in the area’s local parks at night, then take part in this nightime adventure to get a glimpse of nature’s nocturnal state. Experience nearby trails under the moon and stars, learn a new constellation and

explore food ideas by joining the Virginia Cooperative Extension nutrition experts. Walter Reed Community & Senior Center (2909 16th St., Arlington). 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 703-228-0955.

witness nocturnal critters going about their daily routines. Teens ages 13 and up are welcomed, but must be accompanied by a registered adult. No one under 13 will be permitted on the hike. Registration Required. Meet at Fort C.F. Smith Park (2411 24th St N, Arlington). $5. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 703-228-3403.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk. Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for an informal walk through local parks in search of resident and migratory birds that inhabit the area. Experienced and beginning birders welcome. It is suggested that guests bring binoculars and field guides if you have them to assist with bird watching. No registration is required; this event is geared toward adults, but children are welcome. Long Branch Nature Center (625 S Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington). 8:30 – 11 a.m. 703228-6535.

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rebel. Unrest sweeps Rome. And the rebels flee to Greece, form an army, and wage battle against Caesar-loyalist Mark Antony and his troops in a vain attempt to reclaim power. Political aspirations and the fate of all Rome hang in the balance during this climactic battle. Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St. NE, Washington, D.C.). 8 p.m. $30. scenatheatre.org.

Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 7:30 p.m. 703-2551566.

“The Wizard of Hip.” The nonstop comic journey of Afro Jo — an African American “everyman” as he travels from adolescence to adulthood in search of the ultimate state of “hip,” a place of comfort and peace in an ever confusing and changing world. After 15 cities and an off-Broadway run, “Wizard of Hip” returns almost 30 years later, a little grayer, a little older and hopefully a little wiser, but with the revelatory journey that made it an audience favorite more than two decades ago. MetroStage (1201 N Royal St., Alexandria) $55. 8 p.m. metrostage.org

Dave Chappell Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 “BIG FISH.” “BIG FISH” centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest. Edward’s larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him – most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart and humor, “BIG FISH” reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that’s richer, funnier and more extraordinary than life itself. Keegan Theatre (1742 Church St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $45. 3 p.m. keegantheatre. com.

LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, 2 THURSDAY,FEBRUARY AUGUST 31 Andrew O’Day. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-532-9283. Sean Harris. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-237-8333. Noah Guthrie + Sam Burchfield.

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Amanda Shires with Kathryn Rheault. The Birchmere Music Hall (3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria). $20. 703-549-7500. Il Divo. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $30 – $75. 8 p.m. 703255-1900.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 The Band Battle – Finals: Monday Mistress + The Backwoods + Deep Creek + The Desert Sons + Unsullied + breakfast. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $20. 7:30 p.m. 703-2551566. Kenny Lattimore. The Birchmere Music Hall (3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria). $45. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. Jimi Hendrix: A 50th Anniversary and 75th Birthday Concert Event. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna). $30 – $55. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900 SIRSY. Iota Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $12. 8:30 p.m. 703-522-8340. Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $12 – $15. 9 p.m. 703-237-0300. Shartel & Hume Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-2419504. One Night Stand. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Snake Farmers. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504. Squirrel Nut Zippers – Live and In Concert. The Birchmere Music Hall (3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria). $45. 7:30 p.m. 703459-7500.

STING will be at Wolf Trap in Vienna next Tuesday. (Photo: Billboard)

Bryson Tiller. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna). $35 – $65. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900.

Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

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The Currys with Luke Mitchem. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 – $20. 8 p.m. 703255-1566.

I Love the 90’s Tour: TLC, Kid N Play, Montell Jordan, Rob Base, C&C Music Factory and SNAP. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna). $45 – $87. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900.

Sting. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna). $45 – $165. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1900.

Covered with Jam. Iota Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $12. 8:30 p.m. 703522-8340. Johnny Neil from Allman Brothers. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504. Andrew Burleson. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 D.C. Houserockers. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-2419504. Scott Ramminger CD Release

Tomato Dodgers + The Duskwhales + Plastic Nancy. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $20. 7:30 p.m. 703255-1566. Julieta Venegas. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $37 – $42. 8 p.m. 703-237-0300. Linwood Taylor Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Lilly Hiatt + Brian Dunne. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Open Mic with Crazy After Midnight. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-241-9504.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 David Liebe Hart. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $20. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Professor Louie & the Cromatix. JV’s Restaurant (666 Arlington Blvd., Arlington) 8 p.m. 703-5228340.

Wolf Blues Jam Weekly Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night. Iota Club & Cafe (2823 Wilson Blvd., Arlington) 8 p.m. 703-522-8340.

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Whittier, Marriot & State Theatre at Mercy of BZA for Parking Variances

New Chinese, Arabic Language Focus in N. Va. Public Schools

Three vital new Falls Church development projects come before the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals next week needing relief from the City’s parking laws in order to push ahead with their plans. The three widely-publicized projects include two associated with the just-concluded sale by the City of the 9.6-acre Whittier site, and the touted sale of the old State Theatre for redevelopment into a live music venue.

Northern Virginia is not wasting any time staying at the forefront of a new national trend to teach Chinese and Arabic languages in its public schools. New programs are being launched with the start of the school year in the City of Falls Church and Arlington and Fairfax counties. In Falls Church, new staff has been added that will provide classes in Mandarin Chinese and Arabic to all students in grades 8 through 12.

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Our hearts are heavy for the people of Texas and Louisiana, witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Harvey this past week.

What can our Little City do to help? Please take the time to make a donation, however small, to help. Here are three organizations, but there are many others. American Red Cross. To donate, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Salvation Army. To donate, visit www.salvationarmy.org, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) or text STORM to 51555. GlobalGiving. To donate, visit www.globalgiving.org/harvey or text HARVEY to 80100 to make a $10 donation to GlobalGiving’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.

If you need computer help to make the donations, please stop by our office at 710 W Broad St Falls Church and we can help you.

Let’s let everyone affected by this storm know they are not alone! 710 W Broad St, Falls Church VA 22046 ~ 703-596-5303 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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