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table of contents October 2014 Vol. 4 No. 10
FEATURE STORY Antiquing: Shop Local, Discover History ............4
DEPARTMENTS from the publisher..................................................3 advertiser index......................................................3
4 Photo by Linda Hughes
on a high note Face Odyssey: Bringing Art, and Smiles, to Children ........................................10 destinations Heritage Brewing: Beer Flavored with U.S. History ............................12 taking care of business Stephanie Williams: Life-Saving Outreach of “Panorama Latino� ..........................................16 family fun Halloween Craftiness............................................18 giving back The National Alliance on Mental Illness: Offering Support, Advocacy and Education..........22
16 Photo by Robert Jinks
local flavor Don Lencho Cocina Mexicana: Comida Deliciosa on Mathis Avenue ....................26 calendar ..............................................................30 tambourines and elephants How Much? ........................................................35
COLUMNS health & wellness ................................................14 home & hearth ....................................................24 your finances ......................................................28 Discover Prince William & Manassas ..............31
26 Photo by Robert Jinks
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find that autumn brings out my sense of adventure; something about the changing leaves and cooling air gets me out of my house and exploring. There’s a feeling of nostalgia tinged with possibility as the days grow shorter but enough sunlight lingers to beckon us outdoors.
Elwes shared with Prince William Living some of the stories behind his new book “As You Wish, Inconceivable Tales from the Making of Princess Bride,” due out this month. He talked about the fun and adventure that took place during the movie and that still follows him today.
This makes it a perfect time to meander through area antique shops and specialty thrift stores in search of a piece of history to call our very own. In the feature, “Antiquing: Shop Local, Discover History,” Emma Young talks about the thrill of the hunt and the treasures that await antiquers right here in Prince William. She also includes tips from experts, whether you’re dabbling in kitsch or looking to start a serious antiques collection.
Elwes also discussed his thoughts on life. I found he echoes PWL’s feelings when it comes to the arts and nonprofits: “It’s all about giving back, isn’t it, really?” he told me. “We have to find a way to connect…to pay it forward.” I couldn’t agree more! Read the full interview at princewilliamliving.com/2014/09/ as-you-wish.
I recently came in contact with some of my own history, when the opportunity to interview Cary Elwes, best known as Westley/Dread Pirate Roberts in “The Princess Bride,” came across my desk. One of my favorite movies, it stands the test of time and is my cinematic equivalent of the comfort food we all start to crave this time of year. It has worked its way into my family’s vernacular, with us regularly quoting the film. “I’m not a witch, I’m your wife!” is a personal favorite.
Hopefully you’ll enjoy that blast from the past as much as I did. I also hope that this issue of Prince William Living helps you to indulge your own sense of fall adventure, with ideas for getting outside, dining and giving back locally.
Sincerely, Rebecca Barnes Prince William Living Publisher
Advertiser Index ACTS ..........................................................................................36 Alpha Pets ................................................................................36 Ameriprise–Whitlock Wealth Management ............................29 Apple FCU ................................................................................29 Best Western Battlefield Inn ....................................................25 C12 Group ................................................................................14 CAP Accounting, LLC................................................................29 CASA..........................................................................................36 City of Manassas Park—Parks & Recreation ..........................15 Crossfit Agathos........................................................................25 Crossroads Realtors ................................................................28 Dance Etc...................................................................................25 Dansk Day Spa at Occoquan....................................................32 Discover Prince William & Manassas......................................31 Edgemoor Art Studio................................................................36 Emeritus at Lake Ridge ............................................................32 Frame Magic Video ..................................................................21 Frugal Rooter/Plumberologist..................................................32 FURR Roofing............................................................................25 Harbour View ............................................................................34 Historic Manassas, Inc. ............................................................32 Imagewerks ..............................................................................36 Inova ......................................................................................9, 15 Keep Prince William Beautiful..................................................36 Leanda Photographic ..............................................................36 Lillis Photography ....................................................................36 Linton Hall School ....................................................................21 Madison Cresent ......................................................................32 Magnificent Belly Dance ..........................................................36 Manassas Ballet ..........................................................................9 Merry Maids ..............................................................................36 Minnieland ................................................................................19
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ANTIQUING Shop Local, Discover History Story by Emma Young | Photos by Linda Hughes
Two Guys Antiques and Collectibles owner Bill Pishock found these museum-quality 1700s indenture papers in his own attic.
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ntiquing in Prince William can encourage shoppers to connect with the community as they discover local businesses and history. “People enjoy the rich history that Prince William County has to offer. Hundreds of years of generational antiques still survive in the area,” stated Bill Pishock, owner and manager of Two Guys Antiques and Collectibles, a multi-dealer antique shop in Dumfries. Nancy Joyner, an antique doll dealer and owner of Second Chance, operating out of Pishock’s shop, added, “Antiques are our history and are handed down from generation to generation.” For those who like to combine owning a piece of history with saving a few dollars, there’s another advantage to antiquing here. “The rent is a little bit lower [in Prince William] so you can afford to give your clients better prices,” said Jacqueline Fernandez, an employee at Memories Antiques in Manassas. Reasons to go antiquing vary as much as what’s offered from shop to shop. Antiquers cite motivations such as the thrill of the hunt, preserving history, finding bargains and owning something one-of-a-kind. Debra Morman, a dealer operating out of Two Guys Antiques, said she loves “the excitement. The rush you get when you find something very rare and the price is dirt cheap. It’s a rush like nothing else.” In general, to qualify as a true antique, an item must date back more than 100 years. Older items that don’t fit that definition are considered vintage or collectible. Labels aside, you never know what treasures you’ll come across when you go antiquing. Like that 8-foot fiberglass hammerhead shark you’ve always wanted. 4 | October 2014 prince william living
Antique clocks on display at Memories Antiques in Manassas.
“It looked like a real hammerhead. I thought it was interesting and it made me smile. It took me almost a full day to figure out how to suspend the shark from the store ceiling,” recounted Pishock of a piece he picked up from a carnival memorabilia collector. “It was just going to be one of those novelty pieces,” he said. It sold the day he put it up.
Hunting for History Often the finds resonate on a more personal level. “I’ve found some holiday items that I remember as a child and love finding things like that. It gives you that blast-from-the-past feeling,” said Montclair resident Susan Stacy.
George Fernandez, owner of Memories Antiques, said that often collectors prefer to see items in person rather than shop online.
“The whole concept of antiques for me boils down to one thing: I love holding something that is from the mid-1800s and thinking about the women who loved it first,” said Dumfries resident Elizabeth Pezely of her antiquing hobby. Marcia Baynes, a Prince William County Public Schools teacher and Montclair resident, uses locally-gathered antiques to illustrate history in her classroom. For a recent unit on the Roaring ’20s and the Harlem Renaissance, she brought in period suitcases full of vintage clothing, a Victrola and Duke Ellington records. Using these props, Baynes simulated The Cotton Club, a famous New York hot spot during the jazz age. She said antiques are also important to her, in part, “for the lessons they teach me.” Chris Campbell and Greg Stutts, co-owners of Vintage2aT Antiques and Collectibles in Two Guys Antiques, appreciate the personal stories behind the items they sell. “One of the items we sold soon after we started selling vintage clothing was a 1950s tulle-skirted party dress with sequins,” the two recounted via email. On the dress was a note reading, “Worn to Ike’s first birthday party in the White House.” That would be Ike as in President Eisenhower. To find these pieces of history, antiquers must be willing to visit multiple stores, always on the lookout for their next treasure. Annie McKrill, owner of Prior Possessions in Two Guys Antiques, explained this is part of the draw. “[I love] the thrill of the hunt. And also [it’s] thrilling to know that you are aware of something that is not familiar to others,” she said. “The hunt is like an addiction. You always go and look for things,” agreed Gudi Bignotti, owner of Occoquan Antiques.
Antiquing Like a Pro Before starting your treasure hunt, study up on advice from experienced antique hunters in Prince William. “Browse often,” Baynes recommended, “even if you have nothing in particular in mind. Let the treasures find you.” Manassas resident and interior decorator Frances Halpern echoed this. “Go in with an open mind,” Halpern advised. “Do a quick browse around the store and make a mental note of a few pieces that stand out. Then start over and really examine the shelves looking in the nooks and crannies. That is where you find treasures.” Her own treasures include a Waterford decanter she found in a local shop that exactly matched one her toddler had smashed years earlier. She recommended forgetting about value and to “go with what pleases you.” Along those same lines, Woodbridge resident Donna Cartwright, an avid antiquer, suggested, “Buy what you like and what you enjoy.” When seeking true antiques or starting a collection, though, some basic knowledge though can be very useful. “There are people selling replicas [as authentic],” warned Fernandez. “[Novices should] make sure they are buying what they think they’re buying, especially if they want to start collecting. Learn as much as possible.” “Study up on things,” recommended Cartwright. “You can get taken, so be knowledgeable.” Books and websites focused on specific types of antiques can be a good place to start, but experience and familiarity matter a great deal. When starting out, rely on others. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions,” Pishock (continues on page 6) prince william living October 2014 | 5
(continued from page 5) encouraged. “Your trusted antique dealer will never lead you in the wrong direction. They are always glad to help you expand your knowledge and passion for antiques.” Knowledge is important to a bargain hunter like Lucinda Law of Montclair. She focuses on yard sales and thrift stores to find and rescue antique treasures. “Take your time and your smartphone,” Law recommended. “EBay is a great place to look up comparable values.” For yard sale shopping, Law noted the two best approaches: The “early bird” and the “clean-up shopper.” She explained that the former “swoops in before the sale is in full swing to grab all the best stuff. … The clean-up shopper rolls in at the end, when everyone is fatigued…and looking at the mess on their lawn and planning how much will end up being carted off.” “Always make an offer at the end of the day. Likely any offer will be accepted,” she advised. “[In general,] make it a habit to always ask, ‘Is this your best price?’” Antique hunting at yard sales and thrift stores can often mean the piece may need some sprucing up. If you choose to go the do-it-yourself route, David Rickard, operations manager at Woodbridge-based D&R Restorations and Upholstery, has some advice: “Start with a small inexpensive project first. Learn and understand the materials you will be working with. You can always talk to a local restorer, look around for schools or classes, or join local antique historical clubs and local woodworking clubs.” Websites such as Pinterest and YouTube are also full of tutorials for refurbishing vintage finds.
Internet is Bringing Competition, Opportunity While the Internet can be a handy guide for updating worn pieces, it also makes it increasingly difficult to find true antique bargains at yard sales and thrift stores. “More and more valuables are being posted on websites, such as www.shopgoodwill.com, where treasures are likely to command something closer to their true value,” said Law. “The terrific finds are getting harder and harder to find in local stores because of the expert pickers and sorters.” She explained that many of these experts rely on the Internet to ascertain the value of items and sell them at top dollar. Sometimes this heightened product awareness can be helpful to shop owners. The owners of Two Guys Antiques and Collectibles use their Facebook page to engage customers, who look for often-humorous vintage photos of the area along with announcements of new finds. In the case of Bignotti, she chose to go where her customers were—online. She closed her brick-and-mortar store in May, making the move to being Internet-only. “[A] free-standing store depends on the weather and parking,” said Bignotti. She is now 6 | October 2014 prince william living
Pink House Antiques in Manassas lives up to its moniker.
free to sell to customers throughout the world, any time of day and with less overhead. Acknowledging that more people are shopping online, John Brown chose a hybrid sales approach for Pink House Antiques in Manassas, advertising his wares online while also maintaining a storefront. “My Craigslist.com ads have drawn many people from inside the Beltway and beyond,” he noted. Still, many antique collectors report that there can be a benefit to walking into a store to see what you will be buying. “A lot of people go online for convenience, but [the product] might not be what you expected,” said George Fernandez, owner of Memories Antiques in Manassas. “The true collector would rather touch the piece and see the piece in person.” “I wasn’t happy with what I was getting with the Internet,” seconded Cartwright. “I like to be able to touch it and really look at it, not just in a few photos.”
Changing Face of Antiquing The advent of the Internet is just one of the forces behind the ever-changing face of antiquing. “I have seen the small antique shop thrive in Prince William County in the 1970s, fade out to large antique malls in the 1980s and ‘90s, and [a resurgence of ] the small antique specialty shop in the 2000s,” said Pishock. McKrill fondly recalled operating out of a now-defunct antique mall. “[It was] quite a good, lucrative business for a few years. ... At first there were many locations, privately-owned, most with allocations for up to 20 different dealers, selling an eclectic mixed bag of antiques and collectibles,” she said. “I miss those large antique warehouses because any mom-andpop [could] open a stall. Every dealer has unique takes and tends to pick accordingly,” said Law.
shopping continues. “With furniture, it is the quality of construction and craftsmanship,” said Pishock. “The understanding that the lumber in an antique chest of drawers was hand-selected by the cabinet maker, hand-hewn, handdovetailed, hand-finished, and is a one-of-a-kind item. You would not find that in the assembly line production of today.” Campbell and Stutts summed up the sentiment: “Quality never goes out of style.” Visit the business directory at pwliving.com and search “vintage” for a list of area antique dealers and stores featuring vintage finds. Emma Young is a stay-at-home mother and freelance writer residing in Dumfries. She can be reached at eyoung@princewilliamliving.com.
How to Look For... Vintage Clothing Look for quality items. Inspect items for damage. “Look beyond what it is and imagine what it could become. A longer dress can be shortened. A hem or lining repaired. Buttons can be replaced.” Chris Campbell and Greg Stutts Vintage2aT Antiques and Collectibles Treasures abound in Two Guys Antiques and Collectibles, a multidealer antique shop in Dumfries.
“I think the day of the huge antique mall is over because the buyer is more discriminating now. They’re interested in [true] antiques,” Pishock hypothesized. “There are also the difficulties of renting space in someone else’s establishment as you are at the mercy of their business acumen. The first shop we rented space in here in Prince William County eventually closed because of the questionable business practices by the distant owner,” recounted Campbell and Stutts. Brown sees an upside to the changes. “As more brick and mortar stores close, the remaining survivors become stronger with a better chance of survival and profitability,” he noted. “The future for Prince William County antique shops is a bright one,” said Pishock. “I foresee a trend toward smaller, multi-dealer shops with specialty antique dealers—a furniture dealer, jewelry dealer, porcelain dealer, etc.—all versed from A-to-Z in their field.” So it is that even in this age of online shopping and massproduced, affordable goods, the appeal of antique and vintage
Vintage Jewelry “Older pieces are usually signed on the backs of ear clips, pins, and the clasps of necklaces.” Campbell and Stutts Antique Dolls “Look for identifying marks on the doll, particularly on the back of the head under the wig.” Nancy Joyner, Second Chance Antique Glass Visit shops and get to know the feel, sound, and look of antique versus new glass. “Check reference books for patterns and markings.” Debra Morman, dealer in Two Guys Antiques Antique Furniture “Look for quality construction. For example, handdovetailed (sharp triangle-shaped) compared to machine-made dovetailed (square-shaped). The wood grain on old-growth lumber has wider plankings (that is, boards) than new-growth lumber.” Bill Pishock Two Guys Antiques and Collectibles
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FACE ODYSSEY Bringing Art, and Smiles, to Children Story by Lisa Collins-Haynes | Photos by Sean Floars
ears ago, a friend of Gerri Mellen’s ran a small entertainment business and needed somebody to paint children’s faces at birthday parties and other events. She hired Mellen to do the job. Because she did not have much experience with face painting, Mellen took a class and discovered that she really didn’t like it. “I started off painting dog faces, cat faces and princesses in class but it didn’t intrigue me,” said Mellen, who now owns Face Odyssey, LLC, a Woodbridge-based face painting company.
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Carving Out an Artistic Career Growing up in Worcester, Mass. Mellen discovered her interest in art during a museum trip at the age of 13. However, she said as a teenager she dreamed of becoming an executive secretary because she thought it would be a glamorous profession like in the movies and she could wear stylish clothes. While it wasn’t exactly the dreamy job she always wanted, she did work as a medical secretary at a dental supply company for a while. Her mother encouraged her to look for a dentist to marry. While she did try, marrying a dentist or being a secretary wasn’t in the cards for her.
Face painter Gerri Mellen, owner of Face Odyssey, LLC, is a regular fixture at many events and restaurants in Northern Virginia.
As she got older, she realized interior design and decorating appealed to her most. Her artistic side awakened, Mellen began stenciling in 1977. First, she stenciled artwork onto her own walls, then moved on to those of family and friends. Eventually, she moved to Woodbridge and started working for clients at Horizon Homes, a model home building company she owned
with her husband, brother and sister-in-law. The demand for her work grew to the point that Mellen and a friend created Silver Bridge Reproductions, designing stencil kits people could use to decorate their own homes.
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“Steakhouse night!” Heim has been taking Riley to see Mellen for almost two years. “Riley just loves Gerri and getting her face or arm painted,” said Heim. “Gerri is wonderful with kids, does an amazing job, has great artistic ability and works with Riley each week to create the perfect art design.” Watching Mellen at work, it’s easy to see that selecting just the right vivid colors, listening to each child’s requests and recreating the exact image they want takes an incredible amount of artistic skill—and patience. Mellen said she can do nearly a dozen full faces in an hour and even more for less intricate designs or cheek art. For large events, she calls in her face painters, all independent contractors, to reduce wait time for the children. In addition to restaurants, parties and large events, Mellen also goes to childcare centers. She is a preferred vendor for Minnieland, painting faces at its local centers for years. Jade, age 7, happily shows off Mellen's work during a face painting event at Silver Diner in Woodbridge.
Mellen said that the editor of Better Homes and Gardens bought a kit and loved it so much that she featured it in an article. After that, orders for the kits poured in from all over. Overwhelmed, Mellen enlisted her children to help put the orders together and mail them out. In 1984, the women sold the business to a wallpaper company. Soon after, Mellen received the face painting call from her friend. Within months of that first job at the church, Face Odyssey began to take shape almost by accident. People started asking for her business card. She realized that maybe cards would be a good idea, and quickly got a handful made. Next, she built her business by offering free face painting at a pumpkin patch in Dumfries. The calls started coming in for parties and events. To keep up with demand, Mellen contracted more painters and an assistant to help manage her growing business. Mellen said she started off training the new face painters herself, but eventually required them to attend the same type of class that she took.
Kid Friendly, Mom Approved These days, Face Odyssey is a regular fixture at several area businesses. In Woodbridge, you can find Mellen at the All American Steakhouse on Wednesday nights or Silver Diner on Tuesdays. She brings along a huge board that shows designs children can pick from. Mellen then recreates the designs on their tiny faces, managing to make each one unique. Mellen revealed that the most popular design for girls is butterflies; boys most often request Spiderman. Four-year-old Riley Heim of Woodbridge can’t wait to visit All American each week. Riley’s mom, Beth Heim, said that when she asks her daughter what Wednesday night is, Riley screams,
Keeping Up & Giving Back Mellen wants to continue to grow her business, so she keeps up with the latest designs and technology in the industry. She said she works hard to make sure her brand is distinctive and her designs fresh. Her car even sports a vanity license plate that reads FAC ODYC, and her “uniform,” a teeshirt with her colorful, recognizable logo, really draws people in. Additionally, a website and mobile app allow people to book her services from anywhere. Mellen herself is mobile, and will travel to paint faces. She said she is considering creating a network of traveling face painters. When time permits, Mellen also enjoys donating her time and services to charitable causes. She’s provided face-painting services for Habitat for Humanity and the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation. She has also volunteered at community events, such as grand opening celebrations for McDonald’s on Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge and the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. What started off as a mere favor for a friend 10 years ago has turned into a labor of love. Mellen smiles from ear to ear when she talks about the joy of working with children. “The smiles, the hugs—I just love what I do and it’s one of the best decisions I ever made,” said Mellen. “The parents and kids remember you too. From party to party or from different events, when they see me, they say ‘Oh my goodness, you’re all over.’” To book Face Odyssey for events or to view Mellen’s work, visit face-odyssey.com.
Lisa Collins-Haynes, who comes to Northern Virginia by way of Texas, is a freelance entertainment and travel writer and selfprofessed out-of-control travel spirit. Follow her travel blog at www.octsblogger.wordpress.com, or email her at lhaynes@princewilliamliving.com. prince william living October 2014 | 11
HERITAGE BREWING
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Beer Flavored with U.S. History By Audrey Harman
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ith its historical importance as the site of two major civil war battles, brothers Sean and Ryan Arroyo saw Manassas as a logical location for their company, the American history-themed Heritage Brewing. They opened the microbrewery last January, off of Center Point Lane near Old Town Manassas. There, the tasting room allows patrons to sip beer in the very room in which it is made.
Dedication and Quality Heritage is a U.S. military veteran-owned and -operated business that partners with the national Brewers Association to employ more veterans. The company’s two “brew guys” are both military veterans, as is the artist who does the chalk drawings. Sean Arroyo, CEO and co-founder, is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and cofounder Ryan is an active-duty Marine. “We bring the same level of dedication to brewing as we did to serving our country,” said Sean. “There is no compromising on the flavor and taste of everything we produce.” Heritage’s beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized. Sean said this makes the beer last longer and that it harkens back to the early traditions of beer making. To obtain the best quality products, Heritage uses 12 | October 2014 prince william living
“Organic equals higher quality,” said Sean. “It is important to supply the highest quality ingredients because people literally consume them.” He touted Gunter’s honey from Berryville, Va., and Virginiagrown ginger as examples of their local sourcing. “We wish Sean Arroyo co-owns Heritage there were more hop farms and Brewing, located near Old Town Manassas. grain producers in the state,” said Sean, but added that they also look outside of Virginia for premium ingredients. Beyond wanting consumers to have the best possible products, the Arroyos want to be good corporate citizens. Heritage donates one percent of gross sales to various causes, primarily military organizations and local charities. Along with monetary donations, Heritage is also generous with its time and manpower. “Giving our time is important,” said Sean, “and it is important to give back to veterans having a difficult time.” Recently, Heritage partnered with the building’s landlord to create a park nearby, with a goal of completion by year’s end. Additionally,
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The space is modern and industrial with a handmade sheet metal sign, but made comfortable and inviting with the handbuilt wooden bar and colorful chalk art on the walls. The bar wraps around a corner that conceals a large refrigerated room. When seated, your back is to the steam-powered boiler and the exposed brewing system customized to fit into the space.
92 percent local or organic ingredients; 100 percent of their ingredients are Americansourced, and 100 percent of the base malts are organic.
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Heritage Brewing customers can sample beer in the room its brewed, and even tour the brewery to learn about the beer-making process.
Heritage worked with the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle for a beer-themed dinner that Sean described as both a humbling experience and a dream come true.
Inspiration from the Past Before launching the brewery, the brothers took a year of careful planning and raised more than $20,000 in funding through a Kickstarter campaign. According to Sean, the preparation involved finding a suitable site and making sure local interest was high. With its proximity to D.C. and the Blue Ridge Mountains and a strong American history connection, along with the community’s ongoing revitalization efforts, Manassas became their top choice. “Craft beer is exploding and expanding,” said Sean, “and Virginia is the next stopping point.” “We started like most brewers: drinking beer,” he added. The brothers began as home brewers and became hooked. They learned about quality brews by experimenting, taking inspiration from successful microbreweries like Sierra Nevada, Bell’s and Dogfish Head.
Creating New Classics While the Arroyos’ beer making style was influenced by established microbrewers, their product lines are inspired by a love of country. These modern-day patriots craft beers named after significant Americans and events, giving each a unique backstory. For example, the Kings Mountain “is named after an overwhelming patriot victory in the Revolutionary War fought between forces of both Scot-Patriots and Scot-loyalists,” states the wording on its bottle label. As Herbert Hoover once said of Kings Mountain, “This is a place of inspiring memories.” With its smooth malty taste, the Arroyos hope this is a beer to inspire memories as well. Sean described the company and its affiliates as extremely patriotic and proud to be paying homage to American history.
The brewery’s most popular offerings include Kings Mountain Scot-American Ale, Revolution American Amber Ale and Teddy (Roosevelt, that is) East Coast Pale Ale. They also make seasonal and limited releases, such as the Bradford Fall Seasonal, named for the pilgrim leader William Bradford, and the Battle of White Marsh Winter Seasonal. Connor Smith, a sommelier and bartender at WineStyles in Montclair, said the Kings Mountain is “an absolutely phenomenal new take on an old world classic – this Scotch ale is rife with notes of toffee and caramel, perfect for brown and nut ale lovers everywhere.” “Heritage is an amazingly approachable craft brew that will please both the seasoned beer connoisseur and the new craft beer lover,” said Kurt Hoffman, also a sommelier and bartender at WineStyles. Both sommeliers consider themselves beer lovers and enjoy the Heritage brews they have tried. “The fact that they are right here in my backyard of Prince William?” added Hoffman. “Just icing on the cake.” As Prince William’s largest brewery, Heritage has expanded from draft-only to 750-milliliter bottles sold in stores like Total Wine. The Arroyos hope to have their products in local grocery stores by the end of the year. They will be selling twelve-ounce sixpacks of select beers in the coming months as well. Visit heritagebrewing.com to learn more about the company, along with tasting room and brewery tour hours and a list of what’s on tap.
Audrey Harman has been a resident of Prince William since 1988. She has a BA in English and Spanish from Hollins University and an MA in publications design from the University of Baltimore. She can be reached at aharman@princewilliamliving.com or you can view her portfolio at audreyharman.com. prince william living October 2014 | 13
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Most commonly under an acute situation, there are one or two major blockages which occur shortly after the origin of the coronary arteries from the aorta. If time is of the essence due to a very unstable clinical situation with chest pain and EKG changes, the most efficacious approach is to insert a small catheter with a mesh-tipped balloon on the end into the artery’s opening. At the point of blockage, doctors inflate the balloon, reopening the artery. After deflating the balloon, doctors leave the mesh in place as a stent to hold the artery open. This procedure can be done within an hour and under local anesthetic. The patient can usually go home the next day. Occasionally, in more chronic situations, blockages may be more diffusely spread. This makes it difficult to get a stent to all of the offending blockages, requiring a coronary bypass instead. In this procedure, the chest (usually the sternum) is opened under general anesthesia, and other arteries or veins from elsewhere in the body are used to form bypass grafts, getting blood around the blockages so it can flow to and from the heart. Conceptually, both procedures can be looked on as a “plumbing” correction. The “pipes” are obstructed, and the “plumber” relieves the obstructions by clearing a path through them or by rerouting them. A stent procedure is certainly much easier to do, but the evidence suggests that in people with more severe blockages or complicating factors such as diabetes, coronary bypass may be the preferred process, since it tends to be a more permanent solution. Of course, there can be complications with either procedure, which doctors weigh against the severity of the situation and the patient’s medical history. Manassas resident Dr. Christopher Leet, now retired, practiced medicine for nearly 40 years, specializing in cardiology and internal medicine. 14 | October 2014 prince william living
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Stephanie Williams Life-Saving Outreach of “Panorama Latino” Story by Cindy Brookshire | Photos by Robert Jinks
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tephanie Williams arrives at the Comcast studio lot in Manassas, handing an arrangement of fresh flowers to set designer/stage manager Allen Beverstock. He ushers her in, along with her “Panorama Latino” co-hosts, Suzanne Alvarez and Francisco Vega. The evening’s taping includes segments with Robert “Tito” Vilchez, coordinator of the Arlington County and City of Falls Church gang task force programs, and Marvin Quintero, office manager for the Greater Prince William Community Health Center’s Evergreen Terrace location in Manassas. Williams coordinates details with producer/director Elizabeth Lockard, who locks studio cameras and performs a sound check from the booth. With a “Stand by, everyone,” Williams and Lockard signal the countdown, and the first segment begins.
“Panorama Latino” is the only Spanish-language community television program airing to the estimated 81,460 Spanish-speakers who live in the Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park viewing area. The 30-minute interview-format show airs Fridays at 8:30 p.m. on Comcast Channel 2, and celebrated its 14th year in April. Stephanie Williams is the creator and executive producer. Prince William Living attended the August taping of the show and interviewed Williams in her Manassas home. What follows are excerpts from both encounters. PWL: What do people who get to know you find most surprising about you? Williams: That I was born in Brooklyn, and I’m Jewish. But I was raised in Tucson, Arizona, and started learning Spanish when I was about 12. I have three degrees – two in Spanish, one in Linguistics. I worked for the Nogales School District in Mexico, ran a one-room schoolhouse for children of National Science Foundation astronomers in Chile, and I’ve been an adjunct professor of both Spanish and English at various colleges and universities in Northern Virginia and Arizona. I ran for public office. [Williams was the Democratic candidate for the Board of County Supervisors, Gainesville district in 1995; she lost in the primary to Don White.] I helped the sheriff with crowd control 16 | October 2014 prince william living
Stephanie Williams, creator and executive producer of “Panorama Latino,” the only Spanish-language TV program in Prince William.
during the Lorena Bobbitt trial, and was just feet away from the Beltway sniper at the Manassas jail just two days after he was captured. PWL: What do you consider your biggest accomplishments over the years? Williams: Well, I’ve been of service to this community since I arrived in Prince William County in 1989. I’ve been a professional Spanish interpreter in the judicial system for more
“Panorama Latino” co-host Suzanne Alvarez interviews Robert “Tito” Vilchez, coordinator of the Arlington County and City of Falls Church gang task force programs and initiatives, for the August 2014 show.
than 6,000 criminal cases, and a foster parent to four teens from El Salvador. I taught Spanish to law enforcement officers and jail personnel at two academies; I was on Governor Warner's Task Force on Crime Prevention in Minority Communities, and I was the county bar association’s first Liberty Bell Award recipient, given to a resident for service to our county’s judicial system. Before “Panorama Latino”, I produced Virginia’s first Spanish language radio show, “Hora Latina,” [WPWC-1480 AM], and I opened the first language school in Manassas in 2003. When former Manassas Mayor Marvin Gillum asked me to pull together the Manassas Latino Festival in just three weeks, many small business owners and volunteers rallied together and we put on the most amazing festival at the Harris Pavilion – we even crowned a princess. PWL: As “Panorama Latino” enters its 15th year of broadcasting, what are some of the challenges? Williams: The mission of the show has always been to save lives; the impetus was a preventable house fire in Dale City – a pile of clothes left too close to a water heater in the basement. Most people living in the county at the time remember the tragedy. Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin Magee certainly does because most of the Hispanic family living in the house, including children, were killed. The Vice President of Comcast at that time, Troy Fitzhugh, approached me about doing the show in Spanish. We started “Panorama Latino” in 1991 and 1992. It was timeconsuming so I let it go; then we brought it back in 2001. Our main topics have always been fire and crime prevention, safety issues like gangs and domestic violence; health issues like alcoholism and prenatal care; education opportunities and community and cultural resources. After 14 years, I’m applying to make “Panorama Latino” a nonprofit organization so I can apply for grants and donations. I think that is vital to local governments taking their demographics seriously and making the concerted effort to reach out to Hispanic citizens and truly engage them by breaking down the barriers that
prevent effective communication. We rejoined the Prince William Chamber of Commerce in 2014 to connect with businesses to support the work we are doing. We hope to add a camera so we can shoot footage on location around Prince William and also in the D.C. metro area at the Mexican Cultural Institute, at the Library of Congress’ Hispanic Division or on Capitol Hill with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. PWL: What features are new for "Panorama Latino" this year? Williams: Amelia Feliciano, a communications intern from George Mason University (GMU), is producing a new segment called “Sí, Se Puede” (“Yes, You Can,”). We’re spotlighting public school youth, university students, educators, administrators and parents to promote excellence in education, the importance of parental involvement in the schools and the importance of postsecondary education. Joshua Pro, another GMU communications intern, is broadening our social media platform. We hope to recruit an intern from [Northern Virginia Community College]-Woodbridge’s communications department and a student or two from Hylton High School’s TV production department as well. PWL: Where do find your passion and drive? Williams: I’m passionate about “Panorama Latino” and how we are potentially saving lives. There is nothing more important than being able to save a life. I think I take my inspiration from Charlyn Hasson-Brown. She heads up CASA CIS [Court Appointed Special Advocates, Children's Intervention Services of Greater Prince William, Fauquier and Rappahannock]. Having been an interpreter in the juvenile court system, I’ve seen CASA’s work and her work. She’s just a tremendous leader, someone who is passionate about the work that she does on behalf of children who desperately need support. I’m in awe of her. Manassas resident Cindy Brookshire is a frequent contributor to Prince William Living. She can be reached at cbrookshire@princewilliamliving.com. prince william living October 2014 | 17
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Halloween Craftiness Story by Kristina Schnack Kotlus | Photos by Amanda Causey
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all is my absolute favorite season. Pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, school shopping (no joke, I enjoy school supplies in a way most women enjoy jewelry), falling leaves. I love everything about this time of year. With kids, fall is extra fun because of Halloween and its opportunities for crafts, candy and costumes. This month, I’d like to share two crafts that you can do with your munchkins to decorate for the season, whether you celebrate Halloween (mummy jar) or not (pumpkin pot). If you’re working with very small children, it may be a good idea to prep either of these crafts to the point where all that’s left is decorating, so they can do the project in one step. Older children could do the whole project, working on it over a few days and stopping to let their work dry between steps.
Mummy Jar Supplies:
● One Mason jar, any size, but use a solid lid, not a lid and flat ● White spray paint ● Glow-in-the-dark spray paint (available at arts and crafts stores) ● Medical gauze ● Elmer's Glue or Mod Podge ● Googly eyes or buttons ● Hot glue gun or glue dots
Spray paint the jar and lid white and allow them to dry. I like to spray paint items inside a box to contain the mess, but no matter what you use, it’s best to do this outside both for ease of cleaning 18 | October 2014 prince william living
and ventilation. Once the jar and lid have dried (refer to the can for drying times), pour adhesive into a small disposable bowl and dip the gauze in. Run the gauze around the jar to create a mummy wrap, and let that dry as well. Then, coat the whole project in a few blasts of glow-in-the-dark paint. Once that dries, attach the googly eyes with the hot glue or glue dots. For extra fun, put a glow stick inside on Halloween night and place it on the porch.
Pumpkin Pot Supplies:
● Terracotta pot, any size ● Terracotta sealer (sold next to the pots in craft supply stores) ● Orange spray paint, or craft paint and a foam brush ● Black, red, white and yellow craft paint ● Flat-bottomed, round wooden beads for noses (optional) Seal the terracotta pot according to the manufacturer’s directions on the sealant. Then paint the pot orange. (Spray paint will give a more even finish, but kids will have more fun using foam brushes, and the streaks give the pot character.) After allowing the paint to dry, draw the outline of a pumpkin face. You can do a jack o'lantern type grin in just black, but I like to do happy pumpkins with one tooth and hearts at the top of their mouths. There’s no wrong way to decorate a pumpkin! Fill in the outline with the craft paint, using as many colors as your little Picasso would like. You can also glue on embellishments such as wood beads for a nose. Once done, give the pot a final coat of sealer so it will be up to the task of holding candy, potpourri or seasonal décor. (continues on page 20)
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Halloween Safety Tips from the National Safety Council Keep children safe this Halloween by following these recommendations by the National Safety Council. To read the council’s full list of tips, visit nsc.org and search keywords “Halloween Safety Facts.” ● Be especially alert and cautious when driving on Halloween because of the high number of pedestrians.
Driving:
● Watch for children darting out from between parked cars and walking on roadways, medians and curbs. ● Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
● At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing. ● Never use your cell phone while driving.
● Discourage teens from driving on Halloween. There are too many hazards and distractions for inexperienced drivers. ● All children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
Trick-or-Treating:
● Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas, avoid trick-ortreating alone and never enter a stranger’s home.
● Agree on a specific time for children to come home. ● Give children flashlights with fresh batteries to help them see and for others to see them.
● Review all appropriate pedestrian and traffic safety rules with children.
● Walk on sidewalks, not in the street. If there are no sidewalks, walk on the far edge of the road facing traffic. ● Inspect treats before anything is eaten, examining all treats for choking hazards and tampering.
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● Give children an early meal before going out to deter them from eating anything before you can inspect it.
● Avoid homemade treats unless you know the cook well; when in doubt, throw it out. ● All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant.
Selecting Costumes:
● If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags to make sure they are visible.
● When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first. Remove all makeup before children go to bed.
● Masks can limit or block eyesight, so consider nontoxic makeup or decorative hats as safer alternatives.
● If masks are worn, they should have large eye, nose and mouth openings. Encourage children to remove their masks before crossing the street.
● Children should only wear well-fitting costumes and shoes to avoid trips and falls. Reprinted with permission from the National Safety Council.
Kristina Schnack Kotlus is a local mother of three children and the owner of PWCMoms.com, a resource for parents and families in Prince William.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness Offering Support, Advocacy and Education By Tracy Shevlin
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he recent suicide of actor Robin Williams brought the issue of depression to the forefront of America’s consciousness, but his was far from an isolated case.
The Centers for Disease Control reports that an estimated one out of four adults in the U.S. suffer from a mental illness—most commonly depression. The magnitude of this statistic highlights the importance of the work that National Alliance on Mental Illness-Prince William (NAMI-PW) does in our community. At the national level, NAMI bills itself as “the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization,” with hundreds of state and local affiliates. NAMI-PW is one of 22 chapters operating in Virginia, advocating on behalf of improved mental health services and offering NAMI’s internationally recognized programs, designed to help those living with the effects of a mental illness, whether as caregivers or patients.
Providing Support, Coping Skills For many who rely on NAMI services, this programming is the organization’s most tangible benefit, providing peer support, coping mechanisms and other resources. According to its 2013 Annual Report, 99 percent of participants would recommend NAMI programs to others. Locally, NAMI-PW holds family support group sessions at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas the last Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m., and at Sentara Medical Center in Woodbridge on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. These support groups are free and open to all. Additionally, NAMI-PW holds classes at both sites for individuals, families and caregivers. Its Peer-to-Peer classes take place at 22 | October 2014 prince william living
Trillium Drop-In Center in Woodbridge, a peer-led center that provides services and a place for mental health consumers to gather in a judgement-free atmosphere. Following are course descriptions, as shown on nami.org: Family-to-Family: A free 12-week support group course that teaches families and caregivers: ■ Up-to-date information about major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other related disorders. ■ Skills related to managing crises, solving problems and communicating effectively. ■ Strategies for self-care including management of stress and emotional overload. ■ Guidance on locating appropriate local supports and services. Peer-to-Peer: Designed for people living with a mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. NAMI Basics: The signature program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. The course is taught by trained instructors who are the parents or other caregivers of individuals who developed such symptoms before the age of 13. One of the benefits of these classes is connecting with others who have been in similar situations. The efficacy of many NAMI programs has been validated by independent studies, such as the University of Maryland’s fouryear study of Family-to-Family, funded by a National Institutes of Health grant. Researchers found that the subjects retained the coping strategies and reported higher problem-solving skills and less anxiety than before taking the course.
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Volunteer-run National Alliance on Mental Illness-Prince William (NAMI-PW) is part of a national, grassroots effort to increase services, awareness and compassion for dealing with mental health issues.
“We hear regularly from participants that the course has helped them better understand their family member’s illness and enabled them to empathize with their struggle,” said Joyce Burland, Ph.D., program author and director of NAMI’s Education, Training and Peer Support Center, in a press release.
Closing the Youth Gap NAMI-PW seeks to reach people as soon as symptoms start, offering support from the early stages if possible. Pat Victorson, secretary of NAMI-PW, indicated that it is critical that educators be aware of mental health symptoms in youth, as early diagnosis and treatment increases their ability to grow up to lead productive and successful lives. Reports by the U.S. Surgeon General show that when youth mental health issues remain undiagnosed and untreated, the results can range from increased school dropout rates to lower earnings and even incarceration as time goes on. “Youth mental health is among the major health concerns in Prince William County,” said Victorson. She added that the problem is complicated by the shortage of mental health care providers in Prince William, especially among those who treat children and adolescents. To meet this service gap, she said that NAMI-PW works with the Greater Prince William Area Task Force on Youth SocialEmotional Wellness, which she serves on, to bring additional programs to the community. The NAMI website describes one of the programs, Ending the Silence, as helping high school students to “actively care for themselves and for their peers, whether by reaching out for help, encouraging a friend or family member to seek help or by reducing stigma.” Another NAMI program offered in Prince William is Parents and Teachers as Allies. According to nami.org, it is focused on “helping school professionals and families within the school community better understand the early warning signs of mental illnesses in children and adolescents” and linking those in need to the appropriate services.
Advocating for Resources With so much at stake, NAMI works to keep mental health care issues at the forefront of policy discussions at every level of government. While there are many subtopics that fall under this umbrella, most are centered on the lack of access to adequate care. Many Virginians are familiar with the tragic case of Creigh Deeds, the state senator whose son stabbed him multiple times and then took his own life in Nov. 2013. The tragedy was magnified by the revelation that 24 hours prior to the incident, Deeds had tried to admit his son to a hospital for psychiatric care, but was turned away due to a lack of bed space. The Prince William area is no stranger to this statewide, and even national, problem. According to Victorson, hundreds of people are referred to care outside the area because Prince William, like many jurisdictions, lacks the proper facilities and care providers. “It’s sometimes really difficult to get care,” she said. She added that additional needs include expanded services for individuals at risk for serious mental illnesses and/or substance abuse issues and secure 24/7 drop-off assessment centers as an alternative to jail. Educating both the general public and lawmakers while also trying to minimize the stigma of mental illness requires a lot of this allvolunteer NAMI affiliate, in the way of time and resources. To support these efforts, NAMI-PW applies for grants and participates in fundraisers like the 5K “NAMIWalks,” billed by NAMI as the largest mental health awareness and fundraising events in the U.S. NAMI-PW encourages the community to get involved in its cause, as members, advocates or consumers. Visit nami-pw.org to learn more.
Tracy Shevlin is a longtime Manassas resident and a Business Communication major at George Mason University. She has been a contributing author at Prince William Living magazine since July 2014. prince william living October 2014 | 23
home & hearth Invite Autumn In By Vickie Williamson Custom Framer and Interior Designer
t’s autumn; the air is crisp and thoughts turn to football games and holiday parties. It’s also a good time to refresh our home’s décor by bringing some of that fall spirit indoors. Following a few simple principles will make your home inviting by bringing the outdoors in.
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By December 2013, the couple had purchased the space. Working with Juarez’s sister Felicia Ramos, manager of the new restaurant, they renovated it with seating for up to 90, redecorated from sterile white to flame red, hired a staff of 12 and carved out a distinctive brand with a family namesake— Lencho is a nickname for Lorenzo, and Don means “Sir” in Spanish. On Feb. 11, 2014, Don Lencho Cocina Mexicana opened its doors.
Jill and Ed Spall, co-owners of Edwards Enterprises Custom Painting in Manassas, said they love the homey feel of Don Lencho. The food was also a hit. “We have tried their fajitas and tacos,” said Jill. “The portions are generous and we love having an additional restaurant option on Mathis Avenue.”
“It was a Tuesday,” said Juarez. “We stood outside, and let the smells of the grill waft out, and we invited everyone in. We became good friends with the people at the hardware store. Every day I was bringing over baskets of chips and salsa for them to pass out to customers. That’s how we spread the word.” Juarez also joined the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, hosting a ribbon-cutting in April and a Business After Hours event in July, offering free appetizers and a cash bar with plenty of signature margaritas going around. “We want to be a part of this community. We want to serve and help out,” said Juarez. “Don Lencho's owner and gracious staff were so attentive to us that we began to wonder if we were royalty in disguise,” joked Nancy Wyatt, a writer and editor in attendance at the gathering. “The food was outstanding, too." For those who stayed for dinner following the event, Juarez recommended Taconazo. It’s a platter of five tacos, each featuring a different meat: arrachera, tilapia, pork shoulder in guajillo peppers, braised lamb in guajillo peppers and carnitas (pork with orange and garlic). Dessert suggestions included honey-sweet puffed sopapillas and creamy coconut flan.
Suzanne and Walter Seaberg of Manassas also vowed to return. “We loved the variety of the menu,” said Suzanne. “We need to satisfy picky kids; vegetarian[s] and meat lovers. It is one of the places that everyone in our family loved their selection. Service was sincerely attentive.” The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.. On Saturdays and Sundays, weekend brunch is served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. “On weekends, we offer chilaquiles, which is a very popular Mexican breakfast, and it is also a hangover cure,” Juarez confided. “We sauté them with a little bit of garlic, with the eggs, then add the salsa, green or spicy red. It’s supposedly the peppers and the spices that ‘cure’ the hangover. We sprinkle a little queso fresco [fresh cheese] and sour cream, with a side of black beans and arrachera for protein.” Don Lencho Cocina Mexicana is located at 9116 Mathis Avenue in the Manassas Shopping Center. Takeout and catering is available. Visit their website at www.donlenchova.com.
Manassas resident Cindy Brookshire is a freelance writer and a frequent contributor to Prince William Living. She can be reached at cbrookshire@princewilliamliving.com. prince william living October 2014 | 27
your finances Plan Ahead for 2014 Charitable Giving By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor
eople often scramble at year's end to wrap up their charitable giving by Dec. 31. A little planning throughout the year can go a long way to avoid the last-minute rush. Here are five steps to make 2014 the year you get ahead of your charitable contributions:
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Art by Tonya Butcher Oct. 4 | 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. Art a la Carte Gift Boutique & Gallery 310 Mill Street, Occoquan Tonya Butcher is a self-taught portrait artist working with several medium to include watercolor, soft pastel, charcoal and espresso. Tonya enjoys creating one of-a-kind pieces of both people and animals, and is inspired by masters such as Michelangelo and Degas. Come to this free opening reception of her show. More info: artalacartegallery.com.
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Oct. 3 | 8 p.m.- 10 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10900 University Blvd., Manassas The Senegal St. Joseph Gospel Choir, brings a soul-stirring music experience direct from Dakar to Northern Virginia. More info: hyltoncenter.org.
Oct. 5 | 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Madigan’s Waterfront 201 Mill Street, Occoquan Just $35 per person for this two hour hands-on painting class. Paint four wine glasses to take home and enjoy a half bottle while you paint. Reservation required, call 703-494-6373.
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Oct. 4 | 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Leaves from Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas The Carters were a political and economic powerhouse in the local area for hundreds of years. Bus will travel to the Northern Neck to visit King Carter’s home at Corotoman, Historic Christ Church and Nomini Hall. $80.00, lunch and transportation included. More info: 703-367-7872.
Oct. 8 | 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Dansk Day Spa 212-A Commerce Street, Occoquan The Prince William Chamber helps Dansk celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Enjoy gifts, special offers, refreshments, silent auction to benefit ACTS Pantry, music, drawings, and a good time. Free to attend. More info: danskdayspa.com
Taste of the Potomac at Rippon Lodge
Oct. 10-12 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton The Symposium will involve lectures and demos from 12 artists representing nine South East Asian countries. Workshop and lectures is $300, lectures only is $75.
Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Rippon Lodge 15520 Blackburn Rd, Woodbridge Celebrate and enjoy our region’s local flavors! Tasting tickets give you a tasting at
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Additionally, 35 works will be on display in the Vulcan Gallery, open to the public. More info: workhousearts.org.
Workshop: Yoga for Runners Oct. 11 | 1-3 p.m. (Meet at 12:30 for optional warm-up jog) Soaring Spirit Yoga 308 Poplar Alley, Occoquan Soaring Spirit’s resident yogini runner, Candi Hoffman, shows how yoga can make you a better runner, and improve your strength, flexibility, coordination, concentration and balance. All levels of yogis and runners welcome. More info: soaringspirityogastudio.com.
Hangar Dance “A Salute to Our Heroes” Oct. 11 | 6:30 p.m.- 11 p.m. Manassas Airport 10600 Harry Parrish Blvd, Manassas Second annual 1940’s style Hangar Dinner and Dance on the grounds of the Manassas Airport, with buffet dinner, swing music, dancing, silent auction and more. Period dress encouraged! $80 ticket includes dinner and entertainment. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Freedom Museum’s building fund. More info: freedommuseum.org.
Prince William County Public Library System Book Festival Oct. 11 | 10 a.m. - 3p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center Street, Manassas The library system along with City of Manassas and City of Manassas Public Schools will give away free books. Dignitaries will read to the children every 15 minutes at the gazebo. Lots of crafts, fun activities for children and demonstrations are planned for this free event. More info: 703-792-6194.
Meet the Artist: Suzanne Jeppson Oct. 11 | 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. e Loft Gallery 313 Mill Street, Occoquan This “meet the artist” reception shows that rain can be exhilarating, fun and even romantic. Fond memories of rain— the artist captures playing with childhood friends, laughing and splashing, walks
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Start with a scenic road trip along Route 619 between Prince William Forest Park and Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. Take in the foliage along this peaceful drive, then explore the battlefield’s more than 2.7 miles of walking trails. Enjoy a quiet stroll or discover more about the site’s history by listening to a virtual walking tour on your phone—go to myoncell.mobi and search “Bristoe” to download.
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Another relaxing way to spend the day is a visit to the countryside for one of my favorite activities, pumpkin picking. Yankey Farms in Nokesville is one of the few pumpkin patches in Northern Virginia where you can pick your own right off the vine. While there, you can also walk through the corn maze or hop on the tractor ride to get the full farm experience.
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You can also experience a taste of German tradition without the travel, during Oktoberfest at Haymarket on Oct. 18. It includes traditional German foods, bands and clothing, as well as an open biergarten, vendors and costume contests. Friday and Saturday evenings in October, get spooked on a haunted ghost tour at the Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries, starting at 7 p.m. and leaving about every halfhour. Listen to the home’s history and walk through the schoolyard and cemetery, getting goosebumps as you look for the ghost of the school janitor who roams the area. Afterwards, enjoy hot cocoa and cider around a fire. Call 703-221-2218 for reservations. These are just a few of the ways to take advantage of the wonderful fall weather and explore the many activities Prince William has to offer. More information and activities are listed on the event calendar at discoverpwm.com. Ann Marie Maher is the president and CEO of Discover Prince William & Manassas. For more information about what’s going on in Prince William and Manassas, visit DiscoverPWM.com and like us on Facebook.com/pwcmanassas.
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Shakespeare’s final work is brought to Prince William by the acclaimed BritishAmerican touring company, Aquila Theatre. The Tempest spins a magical tale of shipwrecks and storms, revenge and reconciliation, and a father’s love for his child. More info: hyltoncenter.org.
Oct. 11 | 10 p.m.- 11p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10900 University Blvd., Manassas
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I feel it necessary to announce that I don’t have any money. Wait, that’s not true. I do have money. I simply don’t have money for the things that everyone would like me to have. I can buy groceries, but I cannot buy your fundraising donuts today. I can purchase school supplies, but I am not really comfortable buying the magazines the schools are convinced will improve my life. Maybe I shouldn’t have pets. If I could just stop feeding and medicating them, I would be able to donate $1 or $5 or even $20 to the local shelter or to some child-focused charity that the cashier asks about every time I go through the line. Each and every time. And each time I feel guilty if I say no. If I started using coupons, I may be able to spend the saved cash on a friend’s startup business. The plans sound fabulous, so why not support someone else’s dream with my loose change while simultaneously stocking my cabinets with chocolate, makeup, cookware, storage containers and jewelry?
Going to the movies with the family has become an activity that requires significant planning, discussion and a special savings plan. Is it even worth watching the film on the big screen with a sound system that can suck you into an alternate reality? Honestly, it’s not just the money on that one. As I age, I have become increasingly and irrationally afraid of sticky germs. These differ from regular germs in that they have gooey bits due to the extreme amount of candy and popcorn on which they feed prior to hitching a ride home to infect everyone with some new, antibiotic-resistant disease. Please ignore the fact that there is no scientific proof to back this theory.
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Of course, if I started using hard-copy coupons and I subscribed to a hard-copy newspaper to obtain them, I could then use the saved money to actually pay for the paper. I have been told, and I have told my children, that money does not make the world go around. I have joked that I foolishly married for love and not money and I get laughs for that. In reality, we can pay the bills, occasionally go out to eat, have semi-appropriate clothing to wear and go to the doctor when we run out of over-the-counter options. But, since it is also true that money does not actually grow on trees, I feel I should limit our spending. This seems to bother people around me. Perhaps I am being taken too literally. And for that I feel a need to clarify. To be accurate, I do have money. There’s even a bank account. And a savings account, but now I’m just bragging. When I say that we are not able to take a week-long vacation to Disney World or an Alaskan cruise, it does not mean we are about to starve to death. Nor does it imply that I am going to go to the mall and purchasing clothes for everyone because there is a sale. There is always a sale (albeit some are better than others), and an opportunity to get something free or extra if you buy today, specifically between 2 and 4 p.m. It often seems like it’s something I need. Like a custom framing job for my children’s artwork. Maybe I confuse need with want…
The bottom line is that we are prudent. Not cheap, but frugal. Used books? Doesn’t matter to us if someone else’s eyes have read the words first. Name-brand clothes? Not necessary, but we will not purchase anything that would advertise our size. Generic cereal, cough drops and electronics are all great options. If it works, it’s not rejected. We do have money. Certainly enough to buy what we need. Sometimes, to buy what we want. So, when I say I don’t have money, that’s probably a lie. I just don’t want what you think I should get. And I am tired of feeling guilty when I say no to the cashier, student, friend, church or school. We donate money and goods all of the time and it’s too hard to explain that to everyone who asks me for contributions and who do not know where my funds have been distributed. Perhaps I will try a different response in the future: “Sorry, I simply do not want to use my money for that.” But if I did decide to start saying that, I would soon have to explain why I am so mean. Until then, please excuse me, I have some pretty things I need to buy. DeeDee Corbitt Sauter is a resident of Prince William County. Her column, “Tambourines and Elephants,” appears monthly in Prince William Living. prince william living October 2014 | 35
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