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table of contents November 2011 Vol. 1 No. 11

FEATURES How to Create a Stress-Free anksgiving............4

4 DEPARTMENTS from the publisher..................................................3 advertiser index ....................................................3 destinations Children’s Farm Offers Area Residents Some Country Family Fun................................................8 family fun Bowling for All Ages ............................................10 local flavor All in the Family at Haymarket’s Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano................................................12

12 Photo courtesy Jennifer Garnett

giving back Action in Community rough Service................16 going places Locals Find Inspiration in Words with Memory Lake ........................................................20 on a high note Woodbridge Community Choir Still Going Strong with a Song ..............................................22 tambourines and elephants I am the greatest. What are you? ..........................25 calendar ..............................................................26

22 Photo courtesy Aleda Johnson Powell

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Prince William Living Editor in Chief and Publisher Elizabeth Kirkland ekirkland@princewilliamliving.com Prince William Living President Rebecca Barnes rbarnes@princewilliamliving.com Contributing Writers DeeDee Corbitt Sauter, Audrey Harman, Boyd Lillard, eresa McElroy, Casey Rives and Linda Ross Pugel Copy Editor Peter Lineberry Photography Jennifer Garnett, Aleda Johnson Powell, Zachary Owen, Allison Perrin and Tamar Wilsher-Rivas Graphic Design and Production Alison Dixon/Image Prep Studio Senior Advertising Account Executive Eileen Classick-Terry Advertising Account Executive Patty Tracy Prince William Living, the premiere lifestyle magazine of Prince William and Greater Manassas, is published monthly

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from the publisher What is there to be thankful for? Friends, family, and, of course, food this month, and we think all of those things have been covered quite well in this month’s feature story about anksgiving (page 4), written by eresa McElroy. Looking for a new recipe to try out at your anksgiving dinner? You’ll find some great anksgiving recipes on page 6.

Want to check out some talented individuals? Why not attend a Woodbridge Community Choir concert? Read about the now 45year-old choir in this month’s On a High Note article, by Boyd Lillard (page 22). e choir has performed in such venues as the Kennedy Center and the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., as well on NBC’s Today show.

For some, though, who’ve come across rough times and turmoil in their lives, it’s difficult to celebrate during the month of November.

But for those individuals, those who are more fortunate have stepped in to help. ACTS is just such an organization that helps those in need, and their story, written by Linda Ross Pugel, can be found on page 16.

Also this month, don’t forget to check out the Local Flavor (page 12), by Prince William Living contributing writer Casey Rives. is month’s Local Flavor is all about Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano, in Haymarket.

Also in this month’s issue, read about the Prince William County Children’s Farm in Boyd Lillard’s article, “Children’s Farm Offers Area Residents Some Country Family Fun” (page 8). Located in Manassas next to the Prince William County Animal Shelter, the farm, which is this month’s Destination, at present houses potbellied pigs, goats, a sheep, rabbits, a miniature horse and a miniature zebu.

Would you prefer to stay indoors this month? Why not go bowling? Author Audrey Harman, in her article, “Bowling for All Ages” (page 10) covers bowling in Prince William, in Family Fun. If it’s indoors you prefer, why not settle down with a good book?

Nancy Kyme, of Woodbridge, is the author of Memory Lake, was published this year by Vantage Press, and Prince William Living contributing writer eresa McElroy interviewed her for this month’s Going Places. Read more about Kyme and her new book on page 20.

Advertiser Index ACTS ......................................................................................28 Alpha Pets ..............................................................................28 Ameriprise Financial ............................................................25 Bargain Relo ..........................................................................24 CAP Accounting, LLC ............................................................24 Dansk Day Spa at Occoquan ................................................28 Dina Psychic Consultant........................................................28 Edgemoor Art Studio ............................................................28 HomeCleaners4You ..............................................................28 I-95 Business Parks Management ........................................C4 Imagewerks............................................................................28 Kinnett Plumbing ..................................................................29 Lavender Retreat....................................................................27 lia sophia ................................................................................28 Lil Bit of Posh ........................................................................28 Lustine Automall ..................................................................C2

Lastly, be sure to read DeeDee Corbitt Sauter’s hilarious Tambourines and Elephants column (page 25), “I am the greatest.

What are you?” In it, Corbitt Sauter gives tongue-in-cheek advice on how to become perfect in everything by way of self-hypnosis. is November, Prince William Living is thankful for a multitude of things; chief among them our advertisers, advertising account executives, writers, editors, photographers, magazine rack watchers, assistants and designers. We couldn’t do it without you and we salute all of you who help to make Prince William Living magazine great.

Elizabeth Kirkland Prince William Living Editor in Chief and Publisher

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How to Create a Stress-Free anksgiving

By Theresa McElroy, Contributing Writer

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ood, Friends, Family, and football. What else could a person want in a holiday? anksgiving is a main event every fall, full of everything that makes a holiday special.

Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the day? With our stress-free anksgiving guide, your holidays will be full of enjoyment and memories, rather than last-minute rushing around.

First things first: the main point to remember is to plan, plan, plan. Make sure you know the specifics about the location where you’ll be celebrating the holiday, including how large the space is and how many guests it will accommodate. It’s also important to know just how many folks will be joining you for dinner, and, of course, what food you’ll be serving!

Be Our Guest If you are going to be enjoying anksgiving in someone else’s home, be sure to be open to helping out. When you make your plans to attend, ask the host what dish they’d like you to bring. On anksgiving day call your host to see if they might need any lastminute items.

Woodbridge resident and mother of four Chelsea Milden gives her advice: “Even though the day may still be hectic for you getting everyone prepared to see family and friends, try your best to be on time.” Milden added, “Never show up empty-handed. A bottle of wine or flowers can mean a lot.” Be ready to help set the table or help in the kitchen if needed. Always keep in mind, you’re a guest.

Hosting at Home If you take on the task of hosting anksgiving at your home, stay calm and always wear a smile. “If you seem stressed, you can bring stress onto the guests, which is never needed” explained Rosie Fodler, a wife and grandmother of five who resides in Manassas.

And remember, if one person is busy preparing the meal, be sure someone is around to welcome guests and act as a host. e first thing to figure out as you begin planning your anksgiving dinner is how many guests you will have. Make sure you have extra seating available in case last-minute guests show up.

Set up other seating and entertaining areas around the house with an open floor plan so guests can interact easily and comfortably with one another. And be sure you have an area for guests’ jackets and any other items they might bring with them. Keep your entryway clear and be sure to have enough space in your coat closet for guests’ coats, or ask guests to leave their items in an empty bedroom. e next thing to think about is decorations. Around your house, try to keep an autumn theme alive. Independent interior decorator Olivia Mehta, of Occoquan, suggests using “warm colors such as burnt orange, regular orange, reds, brown, and golds.” If you want to, Mehta adds, “you can use a specific theme around the home such as pilgrims and (Native Americans), or pumpkin patches and

cornfields.” Whatever theme you choose, though, be consistent throughout.

Daniella Connis, a florist at Michael’s Florist in Manassas, suggests placing items like Indian corn, gourds, and pumpkins throughout your home or using them to create a centerpiece for anksgiving celebrations. She added, “When picking flowers to have out at the event, try to stick with deep autumn colors, or colors that match your décor.” But most importantly, be creative!

Since the meal is the main focal point of the anksgiving holiday, the table should be a focal point as well. Check to make sure you have enough place settings for all of your guests well in advance. oroughly clean any dishes and serving dishes you’ll be using for the event, and polish silverware or silver services if necessary. And, said Mehta, “Table settings do not have to be matchy-matchy.

Mix-and match settings add character to the table.” Most of the plates will soon be filled with food anyway.

When setting up your table, be sure to display on it items of different heights, such as tall candlesticks as well as both raised and flat serving dishes. “Having differing heights apparent brings depth to the table,” explained Mehta. If you decide to have a separate table to display foods in a buffet style, incorporate different heights there as well so everything can easily be seen.

At the dinner table, elbow space is key, so make sure people can enjoy their food without bumping into one other.

In addition to providing eye-pleasing décor for your guests, Milden said it’s equally important to have plenty of napkins on hand, as well as carpet cleaner. ings can get a little messy with so much food, so it’s best to always be prepared. “A stain cleaner stick would not hurt to have on hand as well,” she added.

Entertaining Entertaining is the next step in planning your anksgiving holiday, and it’s important to offer something for everyone both before and after the meal. Sports fans might enjoy football, while kids and teens might just be looking for a place to hang out and play or watch movies. Younger children might enjoy working on a anksgiving craft.

Asking guests to write down what things they are thankful for is one activity guests might enjoy. “Activities tied into the holiday remind guests why they are all gathered together and what the holiday is all about,” Fodler said.

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seating are important in making for a nice, relaxing environment.

guests by buying some parts of the meal pre-made or mixed,” said Delfio, “From my experience, they won’t even notice.”

The Food

Another way to make the big day a little easier is to make what you can ahead of time. Even if you’re just mixing casseroles together the night before and baking them the day of, you are freeing up extra time that you can spend with your guests. “Making things ahead of time also helps keep your kitchen clean when guests are in your home before the meal,” added Delfio.

Finally, let’s talk food! e main event of anksgiving is the meal, and this is where the most planning and prep work come in. You can begin planning weeks in advance by preparing a list of dishes you’d like to serve, along with a shopping list that includes all the ingredients you’ll need.

Amy Delfio, a private chef in Woodbridge, says it’s fine to try a new dish at anksgiving, but, she suggests, “Test it by making it a week or so ahead to see how it turns out and how many it actually ends up serving.”

When planning the meal, make sure to write down preparation times as well as cooking times and temperatures. is will allow you to figure out your oven space and timing situation so that everything is done on time. Also keep in mind to have extra space in your refrigerator and extra storage containers for any leftovers.

And don’t be afraid to use convenience products when preparing your meal. ings like canned pie fillings, pie crusts and canned vegetables can lessen your prep time and help to make for a much less stressful anksgiving. “Don’t feel like you’re cheating your

Turkey Time! ere are so many different ways to prepare your main dish for your anksgiving meal. Sure, there’s the classic oven-roasted or smoked turkey and stuffing, but why not try something new to spice up your holiday, such as a Cajun seasoning or Caribbean jerk rub on your turkey. Or, serve up “turducken” for your main

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1 tofurkey roast 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons apple cider 4 tablespoons of apple cider

5 cups cooked green beans 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup salted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients except tofurkey. Preheat oven to the temperature given on package. Place tofurkey in shallow baking pan. Spread combined ingredients over roast. Place a few toothpicks over the tofurkey as to keep the aluminum foil from cooking onto the roast. Cover roast with aluminum foil and cook for 45 minutes, uncovering the roast for the last 15 minutes.

Serve roast with juices from cooking.

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Melt butter in large skillet. Add ginger and sauté until soft. Add in green beans and stock, stirring often, until liquid is almost completely evaporated. Add cashews and sauté one minute. Finish by stirring in salt, pepper, honey and curry, and pour into prepared serving dish.

course—a mixture of a turkey, duck and chicken. Vegetarians and vegans might enjoy "tofurkey," in which the main ingredient is tofu.

Whatever you provide for your main course, though, be sure to provide enough for everyone. Estimate that each guest will eat about a pound of turkey. And, stressed Delfio, “Give yourself plenty of time for the turkey to cook, since it is the main part of the anksgiving tradition.”

While defrosting your turkey, keep it in the refrigerator and not at room temperature, since bacteria multiplies and spreads at room temperature. And before cooking your turkey, be sure you understand how to properly use a meat thermometer. “e worst thing that could happen is for the turkey to be undercooked or very overcooked, so read cooking directions carefully and learn to use your thermometer,” said Milden.

e main thing to remember, though, is to enjoy the holiday. “anksgiving is all about being thankful for what you have, so take the time to enjoy your family and friends, said Fodler. “e memories that will last will be those with the ones you love, not about the food you eat or how the table is set.”

eresa McElroy, who grew up in Lake Ridge, is a junior studying business marketing at Shepherd University. She can be reached by email at tee_mcelroy@hotmail.com.

Ham Glaze From Olivia Mehta, of Occoquan 1 cup dark corn syrup ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons honey mustard ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Sweet Potato Casserole From Rosie Fodler, of Manassas 3 large sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed 1 cup roasted pecans 1 cup of mini marshmallows 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar, eggs, milk, butter, vanilla and salt with the mashed sweet potatoes. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared and lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle the cup of roasted pecans on top and then follow by sprinkling the mini marshmallows on top of pecans creating a layered affect. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown.

Add all ingredients into a saucepan and lightly simmer for five minutes, stirring occasionally.

Spread mixture over ham during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Chocolate Pumpkin Pie From Chelsea Milden, of Woodbridge 1 Oreo pie crust 1 can pumpkin (15 oz.)

1 can evaporated milk (14 oz) ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon ginger ¾ cup mini chocolate chips Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat pumpkin, evaporated milk and spices with electric mixer.

Carefully fold in miniature chocolate chips. Pour mixture into pie crust and bake for 15 minutes, then turn temperature down to 350 and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

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Children’s Farm Offers Area Residents Some Country Family Fun

By Boyd Lillard, Contributing Writer

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o you desire for you and/or your children a true interactive experience in the great outdoors? Do you want that experience to involve the animal world, but think a trip to the zoo would be too troublesome? Perhaps you might consider a visit to the Prince William County Children’s Farm in Manassas.

In the 1980s, some parts of Prince William County were experiencing the problem of stray livestock. e county animal shelter on Bristow Road decided to build an adjacent barn area during this time to address the problem. A few years later, the shelter began utilizing the barn as a children’s farm, while still keeping the stray farm animals housed there. It just so happened, at that time, that one of the shelter caretakers was also a wildlife rehabilitator. e shelter started raising fawns and shortly added various farm animals to educate visitors and host tours.

Photo courtesy Aleda Johnson Powell

“As this county has grown and developed over the years, the farms along the roads are minimal and some children do not even know what the different types of animals are,” said Lt. Dawn Harman of the Prince William County Animal Control Bureau, which is part of the police department. e grounds for the Children’s Farm cover two acres, but only a portion is used for the farm. At present, children will see one miniature horse, two pot-bellied pigs, three goats, one sheep, two rabbits, and one miniature zebu, a type of cattle. If additional stray animals are picked up by animal control, visitors may see something new when they visit. And sometimes, you 8 | November 2011 prince william living

children who visit. “e pigs kind of freak them out at first ’cause they’re just roaming around. Eventually, they get used to it.” e farm is open ursdays from noon until 4 p.m., but visitors should call ahead ((703) 792-6465) to see if someone is available to show the farm. As always, inclement weather usually dictates whether or not the farm will be closed. ere is no charge to visit the farm.

Photo courtesy Aleda Johnson Powell

Traffic to the farm slows a bit when fall begins. “During the summertime, lots of families come on ursdays. Very few come now that school is in session,” said Suzette Kapp, who works with the farm. Public schools, preschools, and other groups are encouraged to coordinate trips. Shelter staff only asks that they be contacted so they can properly schedule the tour for a group.

Local children pet a miniature horse at the Prince William County Children’s Farm in Manassas.

So if you think it’s time for the family to experience some downhome, down-on-the-farm fun, come on out to the Prince William County Children’s Farm. Just make sure you’re ready for your little one to ask if they can take home a puppy, or maybe a pot-bellied pig, while you’re there!

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With the exception of the horses, pigs, and occasional cat or dog enjoying the autumn weather, most of the other animals are fenced in. Guests have to peer across the wooden fence to look at goats, cows, and sheep. e rabbits are kept in a pen for viewing that sits inside the horse stable. As one would guess, it is always a good idea to ask a staff member or volunteer which animals may be pet. As with humans, animals have different “personalities.”

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Fortunately, each year the shelter provides children from area schools, scouting troops, camps, and daycare facilities the privilege to see and touch the animals, most of which are strays that have not been claimed. Following the shelter procedures, the animals are held for 11 days to wait for them to be claimed.

Most of the current animals came to the shelter as babies; this has allowed the staff to raise them to where they are domesticated enough to be visited by young children. Seeing how it is made of stray animals, visitors will want to return from time to time to see what new animals are now part of the farm. e shelter staff is quite passionate about the animals, friendly, and more than willing to answer any questions. Harman added a note of concern regarding the barn area: “Some renovations and additions have been added over the years, but it is currently in need of some repair and reconstruction.” Harman said local Eagle Scouts have completed “numerous” projects for the shelter over the years.

Author Boyd Lillard studied religion at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va. He has worked as a contributing writer and editor in the nonprofit field and currently resides in Dale City. Lillard can be reached by email at blillard@princewilliamliving.com.

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“Bowling is more family-oriented now, both day and night,” said Dani Dixon, the general manager at Dale City AMF on Dale Boulevard. She believes the smoke-free environment makes the bowling alleys more appealing to families, especially those with younger children, because they are cleaner and have a healthier atmosphere. e range of business hours and the year-long children’s leagues have made bowling more of a kid-friendly activity, thus a great idea for family fun. All of the Bowl America youth leagues vary a bit by time, but are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at the Manassas and Woodbridge locations, and the Dale City AMF offers children's leagues Saturdays beginning at 9 a.m.

Weekend specials make bowling more accessible in today’s economy, and Sunday afternoons are usually when you see more parents with their younger children for AMF’s $1 bowling and shoe rental special, which they offer every Sunday during the summer. All of the Bowl America locations in the county give discounts and offer specials for good students if the kids bring in their report cards. Both AMF and Bowl America offer rewards programs and memberships on their websites as well. e later hours kept by the alleys are perfect for a little fun after work or school, seeing as family fun doesn’t have to be limited to the weekend when everyone often goes separate ways. e flexible hours accommodate even the busiest of schedules for 10 | November 2011 prince william living

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hen most adults—or at least those who don’t bowl—think of bowling, it usually conjures images of a dark smoky room with old disco balls hanging from the ceiling. e crashing sounds of bowling balls knocking the pins over and the excited chatter hasn’t gone away, but bowling alleys have since adapted into places you would feel comfortable bringing your family. Due to the fact that all of the bowling alleys in Prince William County are smoke-free (and have been since Dec. 1, 2009), a lot of them had to get a little facelift along with the change. And, with new carpet and a new coat of paint comes a new kind of crowd.

either parents or children.

“Families just get along, from what I can see,” said one of the two women working in the Dale City AMF’s cafe. Both said that the friendly employees add to the atmosphere and enhance people’s desire to bring their family to the bowling alley. e bowling alley vibe is very fun and lighthearted, and really, what’s not to enjoy?

A mix of ’90s pop and current music videos on large projector screens (in most of the locations in the area), colorful lights and their food service makes bowling alleys the perfect place to also host your child’s next birthday party, or to bring a group. When scheduled around league play, alleys are able to accommodate larger groups, and since most have special package deals for your party needs, it’s one less worry on the mind of a busy parent.

Due to the sounds of balls rolling, pins scattering, and people cheering, you won’t have to worry about shushing your child like you would at a movie theater or a museum. In fact, enthusiasm is fully encouraged!

Isis, a mother of three young children, brought all of her kids bowling for the first time this past September. “ey really seem to be enjoying themselves, and we will

or aiming to hit the pins and just have a good time.

Photo courtesy Allison Perrin

Another positive aspect about bowling is that it can be enjoyed all year round. Modern bowling being an indoor activity, it’s a nice escape from the heat or being cooped up inside during cold weather. Bowling is always available throughout the seasons, and it doesn’t change as the weather does. It is a great form of lowkey anaerobic exercise, and encourages you and your family to enjoy each other’s company while engaging in healthy competition.

Local bowler Vangie Hoskinson prepares to throw her bowling ball down a lane of the Dale City AMF bowling alley.

deďŹ nitely take them again,â€? she said as their father helped her younger son get ready for his turn.

Even with three children to keep entertained, when one child was bowling, the others were dancing along to the upbeat music that was playing throughout the alley. î “ough all three were under 10 years old, the sta had helped by making their particular lane youngster-friendly. î “ey provided bumpers that covered the gutters, lower-weighted balls, and ramps that kids could line up with the arrows on the lane. All of these options are available so kids don’t have to focus as much on gutter balls

While participating in bowling, you and your family can be a part of a sport that is traced all the way back to Egypt in 3200 B.C. Once outlawed during the reign of King Edward III of England, bowling has since moved indoors for a more controlled environment and can be enjoyed by everyone. When planning your next family activity, make sure you look up your closest bowling alley and check out their specials. Sometimes just getting out of the house and having a change of scenery can bring you and your family closer together.

Author Audrey Harman graduated this past spring from Hollins University with a B.A. in English and Spanish. She resides with her family in Woodbridge. Contact Harman by email at aharman@princewilliamliving.com.

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All in the Family at Haymarket’s Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano

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his past Haymarket Day not only celebrated the essence of an elegant and historic small town, it also represented the fifth anniversary for Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano.

Located at 15120 Washington Street in Haymarket, Giuseppe’s proves to be a local favorite for many reasons.

“I feel like I’m a part of the family when I go in there,” said Karen Quinonez, of Gainesville. “ere’s really no other restaurant like it around. My father is Guatemalan but my mother is Italian so going into Giuseppe’s truly reminds me of our family dinners growing up. It’s a wonderful experience.”

The Start of a Local Favorite Being a family-oriented restaurant comes easy for Giuseppe’s, which is owned by Josie and Joe Russo—a husband and wife team. Both Josie and Joe grew up in Italy and met after moving to New Jersey, where Josie’s father owned a restaurant.

“I would never serve somebody something that I wouldn’t enjoy eating myself,” said Josie, who came to the United States when she was 19. e couple came to Virginia often to visit family and decided to make an official move after realizing the weather was great and opportunities were present.

Almost 30 years ago, the Italian couple decided to showcase their culinary skills by opening their own restaurant, Joe’s Pizza and Subs. With locations from Warrenton to Manassas, the fresh flavors and personable owners kept business going strong, even during an economic downfall.

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“It’s always been my dream to have a restaurant the size of Giuseppe’s,” said Joe, who sold the Joe’s Pizza and Subs franchise and now focuses strictly on the well-being of Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano. “I love our location, I love our clientele—this really is a dream come true.” e inside of the restaurant boasts Italian-themed decorations, large open spaces and formal seating for a nice night out. With a location in the Town of Haymarket, special requirements had to be met regarding the look of the building, which explains the elegant, brick-styled, two-story building with a beautiful front porch.

“I want people to feel like they’re in Italy when they are dining here,” said Josie.

Fresh Ingredients Make Great Food e menu at Giuseppe’s provides enough choices to satisfy even the pickiest eater. With soups, salads, pasta, baked turnovers, and, of course, pizzas and subs, there truly is something for everybody.

“Everything is fresh, fresh, fresh,” said Josie, gesturing with her hands as she described the morning process of the restaurant.

“Everything is homemade. We bake the bread in the morning, start the sauce and prepare the meatballs.”

Many of the employees have been with the restaurant since its opening and the cooks were trained how to cook Italian, but not any Italian way—the Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano way.

“You can’t go to school to learn how to cook our food—it’s all

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original,” explained Josie. “My husband worked with all of our cooks to make sure the food is authentic Italian cuisine—the kind of food you won’t see anywhere but Italy and here.”

e restaurant offers party-sized pans and catering options for any special event and it’s not uncommon to find a private party dining at Giuseppe’s in one of the large banquet rooms.

e Russo couple knows one thing for sure, which is that fresh ingredients make for amazing flavor—the kind of flavor you can’t find when using canned ingredients.

“We always host events and in the future for football season we hope to start tailgating parties and cookouts for game day,” said Josie.

A Taste of Italy While all menu options are Italian-influenced, Josie and Joe both agree the Arancini appetizer is a unique find for customers.

“You really will not find anything like it unless you go to Italy,” said Josie. “It’s a recipe passed down throughout the family and it’s definitely an Italian favorite.” e Arancini consists of deep-fried rice balls stuffed with ground beef, green peas and prosciutto—thinly sliced ham. e Sicilian menu item was a Northern Virginia Award Winner and continues to be a popular request by locals and tourists.

Giuseppe’s Future Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano continues to add and perfect the atmosphere and food of the restaurant. Recently, an enclosed section on the front porch was added to allow outside seating all year. And even though the restaurant is a favorite, there are no plans to duplicate or expand the dining experience.

“We really want to focus on Giuseppe’s,” said Josie. “It is our baby and we have watched it grow. We love what we are doing.

We have great clientele, local customers, and we are happy.”

If you’re looking for a night out, try singing your heart out at ursday Karaoke or enjoying one of the many live bands which play at Giuseppe’s on the weekends.

“Giuseppe’s is probably my favorite place to play,” said local singer and songwriter Mike Demeza. “I love the hometown feel and the staff is always friendly and accommodating. I’ve never heard a complaint about the food—it’s amazing—and the drinks are always cold and affordable.”

Said Joe, “Well, obviously we are doing something right because we’ve been doing it for 30 years and everything is perfect. We are happy, customers are happy and the food is great!”

So take a night away from your laptop, put your cell phone down and make plans to have a romantic night out with the one you love at Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano, where you can enjoy true Italian cuisine and a great glass of wine.

Writer Casey Rives, who resides in Haymarket, is a graduate of George Mason University. She can be reached by email at crives@princewilliamliving.com.

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Action in Community rough Service

By Linda Ross Pugel, Contributing Writer

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t was in 1969, when a group of churches in the area got together to assist a local family whose house had burned down, that ACTS (Action in Community rough Service) came into being. In 1972, the organization officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. “ey grew from there,” said Frances Harris, who now, three years into her job as executive director of ACTS, still can’t say enough wonderful things about the organization, for which she previously—for five years—served as emergency assistance program director. “We still have the church support.” e faith community is very important, Harris said, because it’s where the organization started.

ACTS has definitely grown over the years. In 1972, the organization had a budget of $3,000, Harris said. at budget now stands at $3.5 million.

Five programs come together to form ACTS: Emergency Assistance, Turning Points, e Helpline, rift Stores, and Transitional Living.

Emergency Assistance e Emergency Assistance Program includes family assistance, the food pantry, and the homeless shelter. e food pantry, which is often filled with volunteers from local churches, is busiest during October. “Every year it is a huge endeavor,” Harris said. is is due 16 | November 2011 prince william living

in part to the many anksgiving meals they provide to the homeless and to area families that need assistance with food.

Donations come from Scouting groups, churches, schools, and individuals in and around Prince William County. Just before anksgiving, the food gets distributed to those who have requested it. Last year, more than 85,000 bags of food were donated. at amount fed 45,300 people.

Rebekah McGee, ACTS deputy director and, for the last three years, Emergency Assistance Program director, said that one of the nicest things about ACTS is that the organization has the ability to offer so many different types of assistance. “ere are a variety of safety nets that we can provide,” McGee said. “All of our programs offer a piece of what someone needs. We work very closely internally to make sure people have what they need in that specific program or outside of it.” e family assistance portion of the ACTS Emergency Assistance Program offers financial assistance to families in several ways, by providing assistance to individuals who need help with paying everything from utility bills to prescription medication. rift store vouchers are also available.

Each day, 60-80 families are served by the Emergency Assistance Program. But helping families isn’t something ACTS can do alone.

“We work a lot with community partnerships,” Harris said. e nonprofit is always looking to work with businesses and other

nonprofits to solve the problems of poverty and the issues that surround it.

McGee, a resident of Dumfries who worked for three years as ACTS’s family assistance coordinator, enjoys serving her neighbors.

“It’s not just an opportunity to serve and advocate for those who need service; it’s being able to do it for my friends and neighbors,” she said.

Turning Points

Photos courtesy Jennifer Garnett

Turning Points, which, according to Harris, is the only domestic violence program in the area, includes domestic violence intervention and prevention. e program provides services for women, children and men. Two safe houses at each end of the county are available for women and children to get away from violent situations if necessary; a third house is available for families and single men. e safe houses supply food, towels, beds, bed linens and more.

“Sometimes the people come in with nothing on their back, literally,” said Harris. “Once they come to us, we work on a safety plan.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Justice, one in four women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime. As a result, early intervention is key when it comes to prevention.

“We do a lot of outreach to the community and to high school kids who have just started dating,” said Harris. “ey don’t know what a healthy relationship is, especially if they grow up having parents in a bad relationship. We need them to feel confident and have a place to come and be safe.” She added, “If the parents are fighting, we teach the children that it’s not their fault, and that they are not alone.”

As part of the programs ACTS provides, they also offer support groups for women and children, in addition to a court-ordered program for men and women who are instigators of domestic violence. e court-ordered program is an 18-week course that focuses on healthy relationships and how to treat people. Violators can choose to attend the course rather than face jail time. “is program is in effect because we want to stop the violence when it starts,” Harris said. Classes are held at various churches throughout the area and at the ACTS building in Dumfries on Wednesday nights and Saturdays. ere is typically a waiting list for the class, as well as a fee.

“You can often find funding for victims, but not the instigators,” Harris explained.

Helpline ACTS also offers a Helpline for individuals in crisis, which is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round.

“We are the only ones in the state that have a suicide support group, and it’s been very successful,” Harris said. “It’s a testimony to the staff and volunteers that run the program.”

According to Harris, 50 percent of children whose parents have committed suicide are likely to do it themselves; 90 percent of those are successful. “If you do intervention with a family following the suicide, we can work on knocking that statistic out,” said Harris. (continues on page 18) prince william living November 2011 | 17

(continued from page 17) A “senior link” is also part of the helpline. Senior citizens are welcome to sign up, and they will get phone calls from a Helpline volunteer. Seniors who live alone or whose families leave the area for short periods of time often take advantage of the senior link service. “We give them a call and make sure that they are okay,” explained Harris. e senior link has been a service of ACTS for three years. “It gives (senior citizens) a contact to the outside world,” she said.

Both Turning Points and the Helpline are accredited programs, meaning that individuals who help with the programs must complete a total of 40 hours of training in order to volunteer to help in either area. “You need to know what you’re doing in crisis situations and make sure people have a comfort zone for that,” said Harris. ere is always ongoing training to keep up with what’s going on in the field.

Transitional Living

Thrift Stores ACTS operates two thrift stores in the county. e Woodbridge store has been in operation for 10 years, and is located on Route 1, while the Dumfries location on Canal Road and has been open since the mid-’80s. Both thrift stores are open six days a week.

Retail hours at the Dumfries store are from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and the Woodbridge store hours are Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Both stores also accept donations. e Dumfries location is open for donations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, while the Woodbridge location accepts donations Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“It’s neat to donate your goods to know that they are going to help someone else,” Harris said in regard to the thrift stores.

Renovations are currently underway at the Dumfries thrift store.

“We are hoping to have (the renovations) done by mid-November, and will then have grand re-opening,” Harris said.

ACTS is currently working with a program out of George Mason University, bringing in college students to work on a marketing plan and ideas for how to make their stores appeal to a younger generation. “at was really exciting, and saved us a ton of time,” Harris said, adding that she is very much looking forward to see 18 | November 2011 prince william living

McGee is impressed by ACTS in that “we do not stand alone in what we do.”

“We are able to do what we do because we have these great relationships with the community,” McGee explained. “It’s wonderful to have the support and involvement of the community behind us.” Working at ACTS makes you feel like part of a team that is supporting each other, she said.

Harris said, “Without ACTS, I think there would be a huge gap in the community. It offers so much.”

Area residents interested in volunteering with ACTS should visit the website at www.actspwc.org and fill out a volunteer coordinator application.

Linda Ross Pugel is a 30-year resident of Prince William County, and currently resides in the Lake Ridge area with her husband and son. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Virginia Wesleyan College. Ross Pugel can be reached by email at lpugel@princewilliamliving.com.

Photos courtesy Jennifer Garnett

Transitional Living is a two-year housing program that offers permanent housing for low-income families. e program is run through ACTS’ Transitional Living Program. In order to participate in this program, applicants must make between $30,00 and $80,000 annually. ACTS also provides transitional housing, which works with homeless families that make a lower income.

Five housing units are available in this program, and rent is based on income.

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Memory Lake

By Theresa McElroy, Contributing Writer

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veryone has specific moments in life that are significant to them. It’s these moments that assist us in learning life lessons and help to mold us into who we are today. For Woodbridge resident Nancy Kyme, five years of summer camp stayed with her forever. In her new book, Memory Lake: e Forever Friendships of Summer, Kyme shares these lessons and experiences with the world.

Kyme has been full of determination since she was a young girl.

She credits her summers of camp and mother’s life experience for this, stating, “both taught me not to base decisions on fear.

Whenever fear is preventing the completion of an honest achievement, I push it aside and get to work.” With this lesson in tow, she went on to earn a master’s degree in business administration.

It was while in school for her master’s that she realized her love for creative writing. “After spending months focused on completing a final paper for my MBA, I missed the creative writing process and decided right then and there to tackle a novel that I would like to read,” she said. After that, she began spending her nights expressing herself through writing and teaching herself new writing techniques along the way.

As the years went by, life kept catching up to the writer. Being a military wife and mother of two decreased her free time to write. en, in 2004, Kyme, along with her daughter and friends, took a vacation to a reunion at Kyme’s old summer camp in Michigan. e trip would provide the foundation for Memory Lake. “After attending the reunion, I realized many blessings in my life could be traced back to those five pivotal summers of my youth,” explained Kyme. “While reflecting on those experiences and feeling grateful for them, Memory Lake began to write itself.”

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In 2005, after her youngest child went off to college and after spending a year focusing her writing of Memory Lake, Kyme decided to join a book club that her friend, Misty Watkins, of Manassas, was a part of.

“I was reluctant to join because I wanted to spend all my spare time writing, but I wanted to be able to see Misty once a month,” Kyme said. “Inadvertently, that decision caused a turning point in my writing.”

Kyme wrote Memory Lake for three individuals, whom she mentions in the dedication. “Initially, it began as a short story for (camp friend) Nancy, because at the reunion she couldn’t remember any of our adventures,” Kyme said. “e story grew to include Christie, another camp friend, because she was afraid we were forgetting all the great lessons we’d learned. It became a novel when I started writing for Misty. She was my first reader.”

Watkins and Kyme’s friendship is symbolic of the strength of friendship and bonds in life that Kyme writes of in her novel.

And, with Watkins’ encouragement and help, Kyme began making leaps and bounds with her novel.

“When I first read the book I was reading it not for pleasure but for editing purposes,” Watkins admitted. e second time she read it, though, she became caught up in reading about a special time in Kyme’s life that she knew nothing about. “I also realized that this book would truly have an audience beyond myself and the two other women to whom the book is dedicated,” said Watkins.

Kyme then focused on her book group members, paying attention to what held their interest and brought them joy, laughter and tears. is became her target audience as she

“I believe in Nancy and I knew she had the tenacity to see it through,” said Watkins Memory Lake was published by Vantage Point Press and debuted on shelves in July. Within its first month on sale, 20 percent of the copies had been sold, putting Memory Lake at the top of Vantage Point’s summer sales. As Vantage Point put it, Memory Lake is “Sure to keep everyone warm well through the chill of fall.”

“Besides being published she’s also a phenomenal person and I feel very blessed to call her ‘friend,’” Watkins said of Kyme.

Several reviews have already been written about the book, including one by former Woodbridge Borders associate Claire Humin. “It’s one of those books that you want to pass on to your mother and girlfriends,” Humin wrote. “Every generation of women can relate to the stories in the flashbacks and dialogue between the author and her daughter. I felt like I was spending my weeks at summer camp along with the author while I was reading. It really took me back in time while bringing a smile to my face and even some tears to my eyes.”

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finished writing Memory Lake. In 2008, she faced her fear of others reading her work and printed copies for her book group to read “ey were surprised, as only Misty knew I had been writing,”Kyme said. “However, their warm, enthusiastic reception helped me to produce a polished work worthy of a publisher’s notice,” says Kyme.

Local author Nancy Kyme signs copies of her book, Memory Lake (©2011, Vantage Press), at Books-A-Million in the Potomac Mills shopping mall. Her next book signing will be Dec. 14.

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on a high note Woodbridge Community Choir Still Going Strong with a Song

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tep into the narthex of the Lutheran Church of the Covenant, on Cloverdale Drive in Dale City, on a Monday night, and you might hear what would seem to be a 100-person choir, standing tall, executing Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from his oratorio “Messiah.” Peer closer through the glass of the sanctuary entrance, though, and you will find a choir half that size sitting upright in the pews, singing that classic piece. It makes quite an impression, and one could imagine what the vocal power would be with a choir twice its size.

Welcome to the rehearsal of the Woodbridge Community Choir.

Since its inception in 1966, the Woodbridge Community Choir has been performing free concerts for the Prince William community. ey’ve also given performances at the Kennedy Center and the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. In fact, the choir points to one of its highlights as performing in New York on NBC’s Today Show, with Willard Scott, in 1986. On this particular rehearsal night, though, the choir is celebrating its 45th anniversary of serving the local community.

“At one point, the choir was upwards of 150 people,” said choir vice chairman Lynne Pazuros, who has been performing with the choir since 1969. “But, in the last 10 years, we’ve had a difference of professional opinions and the choir split.” A difference in musical direction between the choir director and the Board of Directors (the governing board of the Woodbridge Community Choir) was the primary reason for the split. ere are two different performing choirs in the county: the Woodbridge Community Choir and the New Dominion Choraliers. e joy is infectious as you move about the Woodbridge Community Choir’s rehearsal room. It could be because the choir is celebrating 45 years of longevity for being an entirely volunteer project, or it could simply be each member’s love of singing. While posing for group photos, the choir that just rehearsed the “Hallelujah Chorus” belts out “Build Me Up, Buttercup,” by the ’60s group e Foundations. e fun continues when they sing a unison version of “Yankee Doodle” and one member adds a humorous verse that breaks everyone up with laughter.

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“It becomes family,” said Pazuros. “It’s that and the fact that we work hard at it. When it split, it could have absolutely fallen apart, but we have several people who absolutely refused to let it die. So, we kept going.” e Woodbridge Community Choir began as a pet project of Lillian Gaskill, a choir director herself, when she had the vision of local churches coming together to perform free Christmas concerts for the community. It is composed of members from all walks of life. e ages of its members range from high school age to many who have been involved since its earliest years. e choir doesn’t hold auditions; all that is needed is a joy of music and singing. It relies on financial support by donations from the community as well as free-will offerings at performances for continued operations, although it is committed to keeping its concerts free of charge.

Additionally, the choir is always looking for volunteers to serve as accompanists, instrumentalists, equipment movers, sound and lighting technicians, graphic designers, directors, and assistant directors.

“We figured out, we did our calculations; we made as much as those that charged because we asked for a free-will donation. When you take the number of people divided by the money we get, we’re making the same as those that are charging,” said choir chairman Bill Lake, with a laugh. Lake received last year’s Kathleen Seefeldt Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts in Prince William County.

“I like to sing. I’ve been with the choir since 1972-’73, and occasionally I get to direct the choir,” said Irwin Culbreth. Culbreth was also a member of the U.S. Army Band and currently plays tuba in the Washington Redskins Marching Band.

“I love this choir because it is such a community, and so many have been here for so long,” said choir director CJ Redden-Liotta. “It’s not just coming to sing, it’s coming to see your friends and make music together. at’s the thing that really drew me to it; it was a group of people who just get together because they want to make music.” Redden-Liotta has only been with the choir since last spring but is a second-year master’s student in choral conducting at

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George Mason University. He plans to continue with the choir through next spring. e leadership of the choir is fully aware that times change, and for an organization to succeed they must adapt in how they communicate their need for new members and other volunteers.

One of the factors of their success in recruiting younger members has been the revamping of the choir website. Elementary school teacher Mary Assad is one of the new members who became familiar with the choir via the website. “I enjoy that everybody in the group has a passion for music and we come from different backgrounds and different experiences as far as music, but I enjoy that we all come together and love music,” said Assad. She added, “Honestly, when I first came I was a little hesitant when I saw online that a lot of the members were seniors. But I’ll be honest; I’ve had so much fun the past three rehearsals and I’ve made a lot of new friends.”

e Woodbridge Community Choir will hold its annual Christmas concerts on December 3 and 4 at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge. If you have a desire to sing, support the arts in a technical capacity, or to donate, visit the choir website at www.woodbridgecommunitychoir.org.

Author Boyd Lillard studied religion at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va. He has worked as a contributing writer and editor in the nonprofit field and currently resides in Dale City. Lillard can be reached by email at blillard@princewilliamliving.com.

What the choir seems most excited about is the opportunity to share this latest arrangement of songs they have been rehearsing, including, among others, new arrangements of such classics as “Deck the Halls” and “Silent Night,” as well as a song called “Nia,” meaning “purpose,” by Glenn Edward Burleigh, which celebrates the African American holiday, Kwanzaa.

“It’s really neat that we’re doing a Kwanzaa piece and a Hanukkah piece ’cause it’s a special season for a lot of people, not just Christians,” said Michelle Wheeler, a choir member since 1970.

Redden-Liotta added: “I hope (audiences) go away feeling that they have a little bit of their own memories from childhood. A lot of the repertoire is things you would have grown up listening to, and there’s some brand new things that you’re hearing for the first time.

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By DeeDee Corbitt Sauter “I am the greatest cook I have ever met,” she told me without blinking an eye. In fact she wasn’t even making eye contact. She was very busy setting the table for a self-proclaimed fabulous meal for friends and family. I made a noncommittal humming noise as I watched her decorate the small space in a flurry. In my opinion, she is a good cook. Not the best. Far from the best. In fact, I would not want to eat her cooking every day. But she is better than most I know. Perhaps her sample size is smaller than mine.

Let me be clear, my opinion doesn’t matter in this situation. In reality, it matters in few situations. Even if I had said that her cooking was mediocre and she needed to lay off the spices, she never would have heard me. If I had offered my opinion, she may have heard the Charlie Brown teacher “wawawa” voice in the background or complete silence. Or maybe the words would have morphed into poetic words of praise. I would hate to praise someone accidently.

I hope that one day I can achieve her level of confidence—in anything.

“I’m too nice; everyone is jealous of me.” This statement has come from more than one person. I was unaware of the number of people whose greatness inspires fits of jealousy, I am glad they told me. I am also pleased that I am surrounded by such importance. “In fact,” one person continued, “I don’t have many friends because most people are jealous of me.” I am so glad that was clarified; that must be what I was feeling. I was definitely confusing it with annoyance and general intolerance.

Frankly, I am astonished and thrilled with the magnitude of perfection in my small world.

My 10-year-old son frequently tells me of his superior skills, looks, academic abilities and general talents. I expect that from him because he is 10 and egocentric. Once he realizes that people may judge him in a negative way, I fully expect that overinflated ego to develop slow leaks. A healthy level of self-deprecation will no doubt be a result and a lifelong battle with doubt will ensue.

But what if that never happens? What if he never figures out that his poetry lacks originality, or that his music lessons may not elevate him to concert pianist level? He may suffer the same fate as my perfect friends; a trip through life that is strangely satisfying and void of doubt.

But how can I reach that? How can I suddenly end this desire to constantly make improvements and really believe that I am the best? When will I know I am the best cook, organizer, teacher, seamstress, runner, baker, gardener, floor mopper? Granted, I perform most of those poorly if at all, so I may as well really stretch if I am going to improve my confidence level and be good at it all. Plus, it’s clear that I am currently even bad at picking out things that I could claim as superior skills.

I have discussed this need with some of my friends—friends who are also afflicted with imperfection. We have theorized that all it may take is intense concentration, a meditative state and a form of self-hypnosis. A daily mantra repeated in front of the mirror or in the car or while watching sitcom reruns may be all that is necessary to alter one’s self-perception.

Seriously, how else can someone who spends every waking minute on Facebook profess to be smarter than everyone? Yes, that would be everyone. Just explain to me how a 55-year-old overweight woman who never exercises and whose favorite meal includes a Devil Dog justifies wearing a string bikini by announcing she is hot. That’s it; apparently just the announcement is enough.

3. “My house is cleaner than clean.” This will save you a huge amount of time. All dust bunnies will magically disappear. It could happen.

The possibilities are endless. So when I see you walking through town scantily dressed and chomping on a turkey leg whilst giving advice to random strangers, I will know that you have discovered the secret to self-confidence and you can no longer be bothered by the trivialities of reality. Good for you.

DeeDee Corbitt Sauter is a resident of Prince William County. Her column, “Tambourines and Elephants,” appears monthly in Prince William Living.

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New Dominion Choraliers Present Freedom, a Salute to American Liberty Nov. 4, 8 p.m.

Merchant Hall, Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle | Manassas A special Veterans Day program called “Freedom, A Salute to American Liberty,” by the New Dominion Choraliers, with special guests Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, Mary G. Porter Traditional School Elementary Chorus directed by Karyn Kelsey, and David Crookston, harpist, Crookston Music Studio, is a multimedia presentation designed to provide a moving historical and contemporary visual accompaniment to enhance the live performance of the musicians. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, active military and veterans. For more information, visit www.newdominionchoraliers.org. Partial funding has been provided by the Prince William County Park Authority, e Virginia Commission for the Arts & e National Endowment for the Arts, NOVEC and e Meredith Foundation.

ACTS Operation Turkey November 4-6, 8, 12-13, 15 and 18-22 ACTS Family Service Center 3900 ACTS Lane | Dumfries Last year, ACTS distributed 1,705 Operation Turkey anksgiving Food

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Rooftop Productions Presents the Comedy Out of Order Nov. 4–19 (Performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.) e Kellar eater, Center for the Arts of Greater Manassas/Prince William County at the Candy Factory 9419 Battle Street | Manassas In this hilarious comedy presentation, Conservative Government MP Richard Wiley is attempting to have an affair with one of the secretaries of the leader of the Opposition in a top London hotel.

However, with a conniving waiter, a suspicious hotel manager, an alert private detective, an angry wife, a furious husband, a bungling secretary and a dead body, nothing is going to go as planned.

The Hylton Performing Arts Center Presents: The Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Company Nov. 5, 4-7 p.m. e zany Fred Garbo Inflatable eater Company with pneumatic wizard Fred Garbo and Brazilian ballerina Daielma Santos. Performance date: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at 4 p.m. Tickets to each event are very modestly priced at $15 for adults and $5 for children, or $48 for adults or $16 for children when all four events are purchased at once as a package. Children’s tickets are available for youth through grade 12 when accompanied by an adult.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.hyltoncenter.org.

Red, White and Blue Jeans Dinner Dance and Silent Auction Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m.

Regency Dominion Valley Country Club 5505 Players Circle | Haymarket e Dominion Woman’s Club is sponsoring a Red, White and Blue Jeans Dinner Dance and Silent Auction November 5 and is asking for your support to benefit military charities. Your generous support can be made in several ways: by making a silent auction donation, a monetary donation, and/or by purchasing tickets to attend the event. Please make checks payable to Dominion Woman’s Club. Cost: $65.00. For more information, email rwbnov2011@gmail.com, or visit www.dominionwomansclub.org.

18th Annual ACTS of Kindness Silent Auction Nov. 5, 6:30-9 p.m.

Christ Chapel 13909 Smoketown Road | Woodbridge Your neighbors, who are hungry, homeless and in crisis because of domestic violence or suicide, need you.

Help them overcome these barriers to self-sufficiency by supporting Action in Community through Service (ACTS) at its 18th annual ACTS of Kindness Silent Auction. Your partnership with ACTS has worked for more than 42 years and has provided needed services to hundreds of thousands of individuals. e people ACTS serves need you to do three things: donate an item to the silent auction; buy a ticket, attend the auction, bid high and bid often; bring your friends to the ACTS Silent Auction. Your participation makes a difference. Ensure that ACTS will be there in the future if you or a loved one needs help. For more information, email rsheedy@actspwc.org, or call (703) 441-8606.

Woodbridge Flute Choir Presents Aaron Goldman Nov. 6, 3 p.m. e Gregory eater, Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle | Manassas e Woodbridge Flute Choir, directed by

Debbie Gilbert and assisted by Lisa Sheldone, will open its 2011-2012 concert season at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, in the Gregory eater of the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. Aaron Goldman, assistant principal flutist of the National Symphony, will be joining the Woodbridge Flute Choir as the guest soloist. He will be playing the Francois Borne version of Georges Bizet’s Carmen Fantaisie, arranged for solo flute and flute choir by Mary Jean Simpson. e Woodbridge Flute Choir will also be performing La Garde Montante, by Bizet, arranged by Nancy Nourse; Imaginings by Melvin Lauf, Jr.; and Flautista by John W. N. Palmer, among other compositions.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students 18 and under. Advance tickets are available by phone at (888) 9452468, online at www.woodbridgeflutechoir.org, or at the Hylton Center Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Greater Manassas 3rd Annual Veteran’s Day Parade Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Old Town Manassas is year’s parade will include a wide diversity of (local and national) military units plus a stalwart mixture of veteran association units. Marching with these units will be an extensive assortment of high school bands, pipe and drum corps, military, police and fire color guards, and antique and modern military vehicles. e parade will also include veteran march units of the Vietnam Conflict allies of the Republic of Vietnam, South Korea and Australia. e parade is scheduled for broadcast locally on the COMCAST community cable channel for the third consecutive year. A special “Welcome Home” community event for area wide Vietnam Veterans will begin immediately after the conclusion of the one-hour parade and will end at 5 p.m.

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