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This month we’re highlighting the dynamic and indubitable Peggy James, the Executive Director of the Vienna Business Association. Of her many, many contributions to Vienna, Octoberfest 2024 is her best loved. Join us in celebrating our town's rich tradition at the annual Oktoberfest—bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of food, fun, and community spirit!

This month, we're supporting The Woman’s Center, whose mission is to enhance our community's mental health and well-being through accessible counseling, education, and support. Please consider showing your philanthropic support. Additionally, we'll hear from the authoritative Dr. Karolyn Kabir as she addresses the emotional topic of teen pregnancy. Her insights and expertise will provide valuable perspectives on this important issue.

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© Best Version Media RECIPE

Soft & Fluffy Carrot Cake

Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time: 2 hrs. 10 mins Servings: 7 rolls

FOR THE FILLING:

Calories: 619k cal

• 71 g unsalted butter softened • 125 g dark brown sugar • 1¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves • 40 g chopped walnuts (optional)

Manny Andrade from the Virginian contributed this recipe.

He uses it to make his Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls.

Instructions 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, dark brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Add the milk, butter, egg, vanilla bean paste, and carrots, and mix until the ingredients are just barely combined and a shaggy dough forms.

2. Using the hook attachment, beat on low speed until a soft dough forms. Increase the speed to medium-low and beat until the dough is soft and supple, about 7-8 minutes longer. *If you do not have a stand mixer with a hook attachment, knead the dough by hand in this step for about 10 minutes.

3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it with your hands for 1 minute. Form the dough into a ball and transfer it to a lightly greased bowl. Cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes. Prepare the filling while the dough rests.

TO MAKE THE FILLING & ASSEMBLE: 1. Add the butter, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to a medium bowl and combine using a fork until a thick paste forms. Set aside until needed.

2. Grease the bottom and sides of a Lodge Baker's Skillet and set aside. (See notes on alternative baking pans) Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, punch it down and, using a rolling pin, roll into a 10×12-

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inch rectangle. Make sure the dough is smooth and evenly thick.

3. Spread the cinnamon sugar filling all over the dough and then sprinkle on the chopped walnuts, if using. Tightly roll up the dough to form a 10-inchlong log and cut it into 7 even rolls. Arrange them in the prepared Baker's Skillet. Cover the skillet and allow the rolls to rise for 50-60 minutes or until nearly doubled in size.

Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Rest Time: 1hr. 15 mins

NUTRITION Serving: 1 roll | Calories:

4. While the rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

619kcal | Carbohydrates:

5. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown. While the rolls are baking, make the icing.

30g | Saturated Fat: 15g |

TO MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE ICING: 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and butter until combined. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and milk and whisk until smooth and combined. If the icing is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar; if it's too thick, add more milk.

FOR THE BRIOCHE DOUGH: • 330 g all-purpose flour • 7 g instant dry yeast • 30 g dark brown sugar • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves • 120 g milk warm • 57 g unsalted butter melted • 1 large egg (50 g) • seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste • 65 g shredded carrots patted dry on paper towels

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TO MAKE THE BRIOCHE DOUGH:

Ingredients

80g | Protein: 9g | Fat:

Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 2294IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg

2. Drizzle and spread the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls once you remove them from the oven. Top with chopped walnuts, if using. Cover leftover frosted or unfrosted rolls tightly and store them at room temperature for up to 3 days.

NOTES If you don't have a 10-inch cast iron skillet, you can also bake these cinnamon rolls inside of a jumbo muffin pan or in an 8x8inch pan (just be sure to grease the bottoms and sides so they don't stick).

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FOR THE CREAM CHEESE ICING: • 55 g cream cheese softened • 30 g unsalted butter softened • 120 g powdered sugar • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract • 15 g milk • 40 g chopped walnuts (optional)

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Vienna Style!

BY CATHERINE HARDMAN PHOTOS BY TOWN OF VIENNA & VBA STAFF rost! Vienna Oktoberfest is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year!

Proudly hosted by the Vienna Business Association (VBA), this event has served as a fundraiser for not only the VBA, but, from 2014-2024, it has raised and donated $72,000 to over 50 nonprofits and community groups and causes in the Greater Vienna area.

The event has grown in popularity over the last 15 years and attracts over 30,000 + people each year.

It started with one stage, one beer truck and a handful of food vendors, and has grown into three entertainment stages, four local beer sellers, local wine shop, tons of free activities for kids of all ages and a huge selection of international food vendors.

What was the number of attendees initially and what is anticipated this year? Initially, it was a couple hundred attendees.

Assuming we have a nice day this year, they anticipate 30k+ people of all ages. It is a rain or shine event, and folks still come out in the rain.

It takes approximately 150 plus Town Staff.

The VBA makes donations to some nonprofits groups to run certain areas (like beer pouring and kids area

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monitoring). There is a LOT of beer to be poured and kids to be watched, so added volunteers are very helpful!

Some key volunteer groups are: FAMILY PASS (Family Preservation & Strategies Services): pouring beer all day in the main beer garden.

RUSTIC LOVE: pouring beer all day in the Mill St. Beer Garden.

JAMES MADISON CREW: monitoring the Kids Zone on Town Green all day.

UNITED BANK: brings a ton of volunteers from various branches to fill slots all day.

BODY GRACE FITNESS & YOGA: manages a ticket/I.D. booth all day with their volunteers.

The core planning team is six people, with an additional 10-15 that come in as we get closer to the event: Kathy Georgen, Event Chair & Logistics Carey Sienicki, Non-Food Vendor Chair and map maker extraordinaire Jeff Bollettino, Entertainment Chair Elizabeth Korondy, Volunteer Chair Greg Kunsbeck, Chairman of the Board Peggy James, Executive Director of VBA and Food/Kids/ Sponsors The core staff have very eclectic backgrounds with combined skills that make the festival run like a well-oiled VIENNA LIVING SEPT 2024

machine.

What are their backgrounds and what makes the team so successful? Peggy James encapsulated their talents. “Four out of 5 of us have been on the committee the entire time the VBA has hosted Oktoberfest. It is a phenomenal core committee that works incredibly well together, and we really enjoy and respect each other’s ideas and suggestions."

Elizabeth joined us in 2021 as the MUCHneeded volunteer coordinator. Elizabeth is an event planner by trade. She can assess and anticipate the needs of volunteers for large-scale events. She can identify where potential problems or staff shortages and who will be responsible for addressing/ correcting them. She really helps to “eliminate surprises” when it comes to managing the volunteers.

fabulous committee.

Kathy is a CPA by trade and is very detailed and organized, a wonderful quality for a large event planner. She is one of the founders of the VBA and a past chairman. She is one of the founders of the VBA and a past chairman.

Kathy is very steady, and it is not easy to ruffle her feathers, even under threat of rain or hurricane. She has been at the helm of this event since 2013 and is a maestro for our Oktoberfest

Kathy Georgen and her recently deceased business partner, DH Scarborough are

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responsible for both founding the VBA and for establishing Oktoberfest under the VBA umbrella – and what a fun umbrella it has turned out to be!

Jeff Bollettino, formerly of School of Rock is all about the music and entertainment.

He puts so much effort into finding fun and unique entertainment for the three stages (and crowd wanderers). It is not unusual to see princesses, super heroes, stilt walkers, and other festival performers at an Oktoberfest. Jeff is super smart and creative and always looking for new fun activities and entertainment.

Carey Sienicki is a former Vienna Town

Councilmember and an architect by trade; she is a mastermind at organizing the vendor layouts, creating all the maps, and has great vision as to how to make the set up/breakdown and festival flow so nicely. She orchestrates all the non-food vendors, helping them with questions and registration… this is a yearlong volunteer job.

openings, ribbon cuttings, lunches, mixers and even riding in the Halloween parade, but the Oktoberfest festival is by far the largest event that the VBA partners with the Town of Vienna.

Greg Kunstbeck, the VBA Chairman of the Board (second term) has been on the Board of Directors since 2019 and joined the VBA in 2016 to grow his business in the town, as a general contractor and owner of NOVA Contractor for over thirty-five years. He has seen pretty much everything that the world could throw at a small business, thus making Greg very empathetic to local businesses, non-profits and store front business.

“I don't really have a title for the event or carry a radio; they seem to throw me into any roll that's needed, which can be parking attendant, VBA info booth helper, selling beer and food tickets, moving large pallets of water bottles, helping the medics navigate through the crowd to help someone in need, setting up cones and barriers and anything else that is needed.”

As chair, the duties include attending many grand

Peggy James, the Executive Director of the Vienna Business Association, is a monumental supporter

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Residents will find her at most events in Town with a smile on her face and a camera in her hand!

Peggy is very dedicated to Vienna and small and local businesses and loves to create fun events for people of all ages to gather, eat, drink & be merry!

What are some of the pros and cons? Rain/ shine? Peggy comments, “Yes indeedy (except for 2022, when an impending hurricane shut down all events in VA, DC and MD) Safety first! People still come out…it does affect the attendance, but it is still a really great time! The biggest impact with a rainy day is that the kids’ activities on Town Green are negatively affected as that area is all grass.

The show does go on with rain, but not with high winds or lightening.

“We have had to cancel Oktoberfest twice. The first year was 2020 (obviously, from COVID) and then again in 2022, as Hurricane Ian came up the coast shutting down all outdoor events in DC/Maryland/ Virginia. The Town of Vienna does not lose money when we close, but the Vienna Business Association is very negatively impacted. We offered a carry-over to those who wanted to transfer their booth fees to the following year and gave refunds to those that did not. It was the same deal for the sponsors.

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Who are some of the vendors? Beer/wine/ food? What about music? They have a great assortment of non-food vendors, including local businesses/merchants, health/wellness, artisans/crafters, buy/ sell, community vendors under the categories of attractions. As for food, there are plenty of traditional German treats, such as pretzels and bratwursts, as well as other great food vendors with pizza, burgers, and Asian grills.

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There are also cancellation fees to entertainers and other logistical expenses. It was very impactful to the VBA bottom line in both 2020 and 2022.

We run on a very small budget and Oktoberfest is needed to support the association.”

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4:00pm 7:00pm: Ocho de Bastos (A Latin Pop Rock Band Uniting People Through Music) https://8db.us/ There are additional activities, entertainment, vendors, plenty of artisans and other vendors, FREE kids’ activities and games and entertainment on the Town Green. Plus, you will see TONS of your friends and neighbors.

Also, new this year is a bike garden sponsored by Bikes@ Vienna, right off the W&OD. Ride your bike to the Oktoberfest and just park and lock your bike and stroll around the festival!

Why has Oktoberfest become such a beloved event? Simply put, it is an amazing community event that features something for everyone! By combining the amazing energy of VBA and the support by so many people in and around town, happiness prevails!

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participants or sign up to be a judge of the floats and performers.

The VBA Board of Directors are ubiquitous for Vienna’s annual Liberty Amendments Month (LAM), improving the relevance and breadth each year. Next year, The Town of Vienna will celebrate LAM for the fifth time, and VBA is guaranteed to play a significant part in this landmark event.

The VBA is a strong and nimble organization that helps to create the bond between local businesses and the community.

The VBA promotes business growth through professional development, networking, and marketing. As noted earlier, the VBA is a vital supporter of local nonprofits and charitable organizations through the VBA Foundation. For those in the nonprofit industry, The Vienna Business Association provides support and business connection within the VBA membership.

Finally, the VBA provides training and education and access to expert speakers at quarterly meetings.

Mayor Linda Colbert summarizes the uniqueness of Vienna’s Oktoberfest, “The Vienna Business Association is a

huge asset to the Town of Vienna and community at large. Oktoberfest is not only a fun way for people of all ages to gather but it's an opportunity for businesses to support the community and for the community

to support them and the VBA. As a VBA member and Mayor, I am so looking forward to helping out at this awesome event and celebrating with everyone who comes out. This event is a great example of #OneVienna.

VBA is the sole host of Oktoberfest under the extraordinary leadership of Peggy James. The VBA showcases the “Get Healthy Vienna Expo” in the springtime, volunteers to pour beer and raise tips for the Vienna Fire Department at the “Taste of Vienna,” and are active in the Vienna Halloween Parade either as

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THE WOMEN’S CENTER 50 YEARS OF RESOURCES & MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL

BY CATHERINE HARDMAN

For nearly 50 years, The Women’s Center had the same location in an old office space with creaky stairs and lots of small offices that many of the workers shared on a daily basis. In 2023, they moved to a new location at 8230 Old Courthouse Road Ste. 500, Vienna VA22182. The new space is not only warm and welcoming but also easily accessible, being conveniently located closer to bus and metro stops.

In addition, the Center expanded its services into Prince William County and Loudoun County, known to have a severe behavioral health workforce shortage. They saw a significant increase in county clients in 2023.

The Women’s Center Mission Statement is quite simple: to significantly improve the mental health and well-being of all members of our community through counseling, education, and support – regardless of ability to pay. The Vision is short, but direct: Mental wellness so all can thrive.

Before there was concern for women suffering from postpartum, soldiers trying to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the population was isolated due to COVID-19, The Women’s Center was providing numerous services to clients of all gender identities, families, young adults, and children. Those services included:

received 731 hours of affordable financial education, career services, wellness webinars, and mediation services resulting in 94% of these clients reporting that the information they received helped them gain confidence in their skills to find paid work, achieve financial stability, navigate complicated legal processes, and improve work-life balance.

Information & Referral Services: Provided 7,887 callers with important information, including vital information about programs for children and teens, suicide prevention, behavioral and mental health, career programs, domestic violence, sexual assault, among others. Callers also learned when, where, and how to turn to The Women’s Center for help.

Another helpful, and free, service is The Women’s Center Blogs.

From work to relationships to current events, they know that one’s mental health can be impacted by several things. The Women’s Center has created specific subject blogs to raise awareness on the importance of mental health and share the ways that one can protect it. https://thewomenscenter.org/blog/

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Individual and Family Counseling: 1,459 community members received 20,772 hours of individual, couple, and family mental health counseling. 66% of them received reduced fees/free services with 83% of these clients reporting improved mental health.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services: 487 domestic violence survivors received 6,546 hours of crisis intervention, mental health counseling, advocacy, and support resulting in 96% of these clients reported enhanced safety; 93% improved mental health; and 85% reported feeling less isolated.

Education & Career Enrichment: 395 community members

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The Women’s Center now serves over 3,000 people annually at their two locations in Virginia and Washington, DC, and in partner locations. Functioning as a teaching institution for mental health professionals, The Women’s Center provides one of the region’s largest, most prestigious, and most competitive training programs.

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2024, and received great feedback, especially for its warmer, modern, and sleeappearance. The Women’s Center has future special events planned, including a Ribbon Cutting/Open House for their new space and a 50th Anniversary Gala on October 26th at the Ritz Carlton, Tyson’s Corner. Additionally, they are expanding their outreach efforts to reach more underserved populations, especially in Culmore community in Fairfax County. The anniversary celebrations will continue into early 2025. This is a significant milestone for them, and they thank all their staff, volunteers, and supporters for standing with them and making all of this possible!

As a nonprofit organization, the Women’s Center relies on philanthropic support to offer subsidized and free care and support to people in need in the community. Mental health services they provide are funded in part by Fairfax County.

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September and October in Vienna

BAND OF HORSES & CITY AND COLOUR WOLF TRAP Filene Center 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA Time: 7 PM | Cost: start at $40 www.mpv.tickets.com

Sept 3

CROWDED HOUSE WOLF TRAP Filene Center 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $32 www.mpv.tickets.com

Sept 5

WASHINGTON BALLET WOLF TRAP Filene Center 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $34 www.mpv.tickets.com

Sept 5

NATALIE BROOKE AND ISAAC HADDEN Capital One Hall – Vault 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: $19 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

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ISAAC HADDEN Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM Cost: $38 general admission https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

Sept 6

ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 7 PM | Cost: start at $79 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

Sept 6

WAXAHATCHEE WOLF TRAP Filene Center 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA Time: 7 PM | Cost: start at $49 www.mpv.tickets.com

Sept 7

MANSOUR CONCERT Capital One Hall – Main 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: $54 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

Sept 7

JULIETA VENEGAS WOLF TRAP Filene Center 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $49 www.mpv.tickets.com

Sept 9

TURN YOUR DAILY WALK INTO AN EPIC ADVENTURE! AUTHOR & SPEAKER GAIL PERRY Patrick Henry Library 101 Maple Ave. E https://librarycalendar. fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12573948

Sept 10

SQUEEZE AND BOY GEORGE WOLF TRAP Filene Center 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA Time: 7:30 PM | Cost: start at $52 www.mpv.tickets.com

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Sept 13

TROLLS BAND TOGETHER Big Screen on the Green 144 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, VA Time: TBD | Cost: Free https://www.viennava.gov/residents/ concerts-and-events/big-screen-onthe-green

Sept 13

KRISTIN CHENOWETH WOLF TRAP Filene Center 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $29 www.mpv.tickets.com

SHARON MCMAHON: The Small & The Mighty – Book Tour Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 7 PM | Cost: $30.75 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

Sept 29

AMERICA: RIDE ON TOUR Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: $73.75 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

Sept 18

COPPER CHILDREN Capital One - The Vault 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: $15 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

HANNAH GADSBY: WOOF! Capital One Hall – Main 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: $39.75 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

SELWYN BIRCHWOOD Capital One Hall –Vault 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: $30 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

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HOME FREE: CRAZY(ER) LIFE TOUR Capital One Hall – Main 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: $29.50 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

SHREK THE MUSICAL: FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN! Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: TBD https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

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ULTIMATE COUNTRY DANCE PARTY Capital One - The Vault 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $20 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

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VIENNA OKTOBERFEST! Mill St (Caboose parking lot) to Town Green Time: 11 AM – 7 PM Cost: General Admission FREE ViennaOktoberfest.org

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: vary | Cost: TBD https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

THE FLOOZIES Capital One - The Vault 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $39 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

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AMERICAN PIE – 25th Anniversary Capital One - The Vault 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 7 PM | Cost: $22 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

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RIPE Capital One - The Vault 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: $36 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

VIENNA HALLOWEEN PARADE (since 1946) Theme: PARTY LIKE IT’S 1999!

Maple Ave (Branch Rd. – Center St.) Time: 7 PM | Cost: Free https://www.viennava.gov/residents/ concerts-and-events/halloweenparade

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MENOPAUSE 2 – THE MUSICAL: Cruising through “The Change” Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 7 PM | Cost: start at $43.50 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

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THE VIANO QUARTET: CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE BARNS The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA Time: 1:30 PM | Cost: start at $50 www.wolftrap.org

Oct 25

TAY TAY PARTY: Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party Capital One - The Vault 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $20 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

BIG SOMETHING: HEADSPACE FALL TOUR Capital One - The Vault 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $30 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

GREEICY: YELIANA Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $41.99 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

GREEICY: YELIANA Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $41.99 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

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ADAM RAY IS DR, PHIL LIVE GRAHAM NASH: Capital One Hall More Evenings Of Songs And Stories 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons The Barns at Wolf Trap Time: 7 PM | Cost: start at $39.75 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA https://www.capitalonehall.com/ Time: 8 PM | Cost: start at $97 events-tickets www.wolftrap.org At the time this magazine went to print, all event details were accurate to the best of our knowledge, but please check event websites or call ahead for the most current information.

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons Time: 3 PM | Cost: start at $69 https://www.capitalonehall.com/ events-tickets

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BEETHOVEN, GLIÈRE, POULENC, REINECKE: CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER Chamber Music At The Barns The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA Time: 1:30 PM | Cost: start at $50 www.wolftrap.org

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mother was usually on the phone, held into place shoulder to ear while she rocked a baby in her arms. Spotting me, a show of relief flashing across her face, she’d quickly hang up and hand me her grandson, waving as her young daughter, the mother of her grandson, and I, embarked on the day’s adventure.

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME: Teenage Mhers and

the Need f Mental Health ARTICLE BY Karolyn Kabir, MD

As a college student, one of my most rewarding experiences was volunteering as a Durham Big Sister for young teen girls from nearby under-resourced communities.

I enjoyed outings with my little sister, thirteen years old at the time, visiting ice cream shops on hot days, heading to crowded swimming pools, and even catching a Durham Bulls baseball game once in a while.

Though her neighborhood was not far from campus, it was a different world altogether. Small townhomes, too close together, surrounding black pavement which crowded out the trees and grass. Entering the tiny front room of her home, several children of varying ages would often encircle me, talking at once and vying for my attention. My little sister’s

Fast forward 20 years, it’s 2007 and I’ve just started my position as the Medical Director of the Young Mother’s Clinic, part of the Colorado Adolescent Maternity Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado. There, during my first week on the job, I noticed immediately the flat, often expressionless faces of some of the new moms I was serving and so too, their diminished engagement with their newborns.

What good was discussing contraception to prevent a rapid repeat second pregnancy when my patients, so

often noncompliant with it anyway, clearly needed something else more imminently first? Week after week, a troubling pattern began to emerge – virtually none of the young mothers had visited the outside mental health professionals to whom they’d been referred.

Walking into my Chairman’s office, one day, I requested a psychologist for my clinic. Someone who could help me identify earlier the mental health burdens these young mothers carried, often silently and unrecognized.

Though my Division was unable to help, I remained undeterred. Heading upstairs to the Department of Psychiatry, I met with their Chairwoman who was able to procure funding for my attendance at an international conference that partnered mental health professionals with primary care physicians. There, collaborating in small groups, we outlined various strategies for embedding behavioral health support

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into medical practices. Six months later, with generous mentorship from Dr. David Olds, founder of The Nurse Family Partnership, a nurse home visiting program for indigent first time mothers, a grant proposal was written.

Six months after that, our program was awarded a $1 million grant that served our patients for three amazing years.

Slowly but surely my Ob-Gyn colleague, Dr. Stephen Scott, and I built a multidisciplinary medical “home” under one roof that served the “whole patient” and the “whole family.” We hired a social worker who ensured that barriers like unstable housing, inadequate food, lack of health insurance, and lack of transportation were addressed. We also hired a part-time psychiatrist and psychologist, who helped us identify and treat our patients with mood disorders starting prenatally and continuing postpartum.

Recognizing quickly the increased opportunities we had to visit with moms during pediatric visits, our team was early to publish research recommending universal maternal postpartum depression screening at well childcare visits in the first year of life.

We also initiated group medical care for our patients, trained

by Centering Healthcare Institute’s founder Sharon Schindler Rising, CNM, and her team. Facilitated by our providers and starting prenatally through their baby’s first year of life, our teen mothers with similar due dates, met in groups of 8-10 patients every other week, receiving regular health care, education, and depression screening while building social connections with peers.

Along the way, we learned many things: • That our patients' access to and overall health care improved when they were provided social supports.

• That our teen parents were more likely to complete their

• That within group, young mothers were more likely to initiate breastfeeding when they observed their peers doing so and that their babies had higher immunization rates.

And some of the more subtle things learned: • That in fact, some of their “unintended” pregnancies weren’t that unintended after all.

• That many of them shared similar stories of overcoming and carried an often-unrecognized yearning for unconditional love they hoped a baby would provide.

• Alongside, too, a deep desire to be “seen” and for acceptance, needs often first met within these groups.

The main take-away point for serving these beautiful patients and their families over eight years? That it always, always takes a village . And when you don't have one, you build one, they will come.

Dr. Karolyn Kabir is a familycentered physician, dual-board certified in both Pediatrics and the Subspecialty of Adolescent Medicine, with additional training in reproductive and integrative health.

A passionate patient advocate, she participates in efforts to improve screening for mental health concerns, reduce stigma around “brain health,” and integrate wellness practices into medical care.

She may be contacted at www.evolvingfamilyhealth.com or drkabir@evolvingfamilyhealth.com.

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