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Photo by Louise Krafft/The Gazette

Out of the CreekBikes, shopping carts and bags of trash fill the curb at the Janna Lee Avenue Bridgeduring the Little Hunting Creek clean-up on Saturday, April 6.

More photos, page 13.

By Gerald A. Fill

The Gazette

Three years after formingthe Citizens Coalition forPolice Accountability, re-

tired D.C. homicide detectiveNicholas Beltrante and his orga-nization have not realized theirgoal of getting the Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisors to establish

a citizens police oversight panel.The genesis of Beltrante’s effort

was triggered In 2009 when DavidMasters, a Vietnam veteran, al-leged to have stolen flowers froma Route 1 nursery, was shot andkilled by Fairfax police after a carchase. Masters was unarmed andsitting in his car while stopped ona service road at the corner of FortHunt Road and Route 1.

Beltrantecontinues tolobby forcitizens panel.

Three Years Later: NoPolice Oversight Board

Next MeetingCitizens Coalition for Police

Accountability holds its next monthlymeeting on April 16 at the MarthaWashington Library. The invitedspeaker is the mother of late TaftSellers, victim of Alexandria CityPolice shooting in February.

See CCPA, Page 8

By Michael Lee Pope

The Gazette

Drivers zooming alongMount Vernon Memo-rial Highway are see-ing history in the

making.There, nestled in the thick

woods of George Washington’s es-tate, is a construction zone thatwill shape how future generationswill view a figure historian JamesThomas Flexner dubbed “The In-dispensable Man.” The Fred W.Smith National Library will offeran academic setting for scholars toconduct archival research andmeet for classes. It also has eightresidential units for students who

lucky enough to snag a fellowshipfrom the Mount Vernon LadiesAssociation.

“More than a million peoplecome to Mount Vernon every yearto learn about the life of GeorgeWashington, but it’s a very epi-sodic exposure. They may be herefor one hour or two hours,” saidStewart McClaurin, vice presidentof association who will oversee thelibrary when it opens this fall.“What’s different about this is thatit will be a platform for seriousscholarship here at Mount Vernon,and we have not had that capac-ity before.”

When it opens this September,

See $40 Million, Page 5

$40 million facility now taking shapeat Mount Vernon Estate;opening set for September.

The IndispensableLibrary

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NewsMount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren

703-778-9415 or [email protected]

Fort Hunt Little League officiallykicked off its spring 2013 seasonSaturday, April 6, at Red StevensField, behind Carl Sandburg

Middle School.Almost 600 Little Leaguers participated

in the parade of teams, gathering at homeplate to recite the Little League pledges forplayers, parents and volunteers. Fort HuntLittle League President, Paul Murphy, pre-sented the 2012 Paul A. Massey Volunteerof the Year award to Jeff Bigler for his yearsof service to the league and community.Bigler was instrumental in several key ar-eas, including providing T-Ball fields, de-veloping the league’s annual Home RunDerby fundraiser, and managing a JuniorsAll Star District 9 championship team.

West Potomac High School Varsity Head

Coach Jim Sullivan and several former LittleLeaguers now playing baseball on the WestPotomac Varsity team were present as well.Sullivan noted that West Potomac’s Varsityteam is off to a strong start and he is look-ing forward to a great season. He recog-nized Fort Hunt as an important part of theteam’s success due to the skills first devel-oped in Little League. The Fort HuntSportsmen’s Association, a non-profit clubdedicated to the support of local youthsports, presented a donation to the league.

The Fort Hunt Little League will hold itsannual Home Run Derby, its largestfundraiser, on May 18.

Fort Hunt Little League offers spring T-ball and baseball for boys and girls ages 4-14. For more information visitwww.FortHuntLittleLeague.org.

Fort Hunt Little League Celebrates Opening Day

Fort Hunt Little League President Paul Murphy leads theOpening Ceremony. This is his 10th year as president andhe played for the league in the 1970s.

Fifty-one teams were introduced in front of a crowd of family and friends. Each teamgot took a quick trip halfway around the diamond and lined up.

A member ofthe Pirates

team carriesthe team flag.There are 586

youngstersregistered for

Fort Hunt LittleLeague.

Members of the Fort Hunt Sportsman Association presented the leaguewith a contribution.

The Tigers team takes their turn running around the diamond as theirfamily and friends cheer.

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All Homes Open Sunday, April 14, 1-4pm

The Wellington Heights Civic Association sponsored a cleanupalong Morningside Lane and the George Washington Parkway onSaturday, April 6, in collaboration with the Alice Ferguson Founda-tion. Thirteen volunteers collected 11 bags of trash, over half ofwhich were filled with recyclable cans and bottles. They also pickedup several hubcaps,pieces of metal and agrill. Volunteersincluded Bill Cabe,Betsy Cunningham,Steve Ditmeyer, MaryHall, Cal Hartwell,Suzanne McDonnell,Lily McGovern,Connie O’Connell,Robert O’Connell,William O’Connell,and Gabriel Servais.In addition, progresswas made in cuttingivy that climbs someof the large treesalong MorningsideLane.

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Volunteers Mary Hall and Eleanor Quigley.

on Thursday, April 4.The interchange improvement is the fi-

nal phase of the Woodrow Wilson BridgeReplacement Program. The new TelegraphRoad interchange was constructed by a jointventure of Corman and Kiewil constructioncompanies.

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State Del. ScottSurovell, VDOT Com-

missioner G.A. (Greg)Whirley, Alexandria

Mayor Bill Euille,Chairman of Fairfax

Board of SupervisorsSharon Bulova (in

background) and LeeDistrict Supervisor

Jeff McKay.

It’s Official Interchange Projectcompleted.

Complete with 11 new bridges andflyover ramps, the $265 million TelegraphRoad Interchange Project is officiallyopened. Virginia Secretary of Transporta-tion Sean T. Connaughton along with fed-eral, state and local officials celebrated thecompletion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony


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the facility will not be a “presidential library” inthe formal sense, with federal dollars that are over-seen by the government-run Office of PresidentialLibraries, which is part of the National Archives. In-stead, the building will be privately owned and op-erated by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association —an organization formed in the 1850s to preserve thecrumbling mansion. The idea for the national librarywas the brainchild of former director Jim Reese.

“We don’t want Johnny to write his term paperhere,” said Rees in a 2009 inter-view. “At the same time, we wantscholars to think of us first interms of the place to go — ascholarly retreat that’s verymuch at home in the forest.”

THE LADIES ASSOCIATIONhas assembled a $100 millioncapital campaign. About a thirdof that is for construction of thefacility, which is expected to beLEED certified. Most of themoney will go to creating a se-ries of endowments that willhandle operating costs, pro-grams and a series of fellowshipsfor scholars in residence. Short-term fellowships will be $10,000and long-term fellowships will be $20,000.

“It’s not like we have to go back and continuallyraise operating costs once it’s open,” said McLaurin.“It’s historic, really in terms of what’s been raisedand the new friends that have been engaged to besupportive of this endeavor.”

The library will officially open with pomp and cir-cumstance Sept. 27. A few days later, cameras fromC-SPAN will arrive for the first broadcast opportu-nity — an undergraduate class from George Wash-

ington University will be meeting at the library for adiscussion about the first president. The broadcastwill feature professor Denver Drunsman, who willbe speaking on “George Washington as Intellectual”for a class titled “George Washington and His World.”The facility will be available for corporate and gov-ernment retreats, although it won’t be open to com-munity organizations.

“I had some hopes that the estate might considermaking the facility open to community organizationsfor events, but my understanding is that that’s notsomething they want to consider yet,” said Del. Scott

Surovell (D-44), who representsthe area in Richmond. “But any-thing that enhances the visibil-ity of the Mount Vernon Estatebenefits our community becauseit brings commerce into ourarea.”

UNLIKE RECENT additions tothe estate, which were inward-focused projects geared towardtourists, the library is outward-focused and attract researchersand scholars from across theworld. The focus at the librarywill be what organizers are call-ing the “life, legacy and leader-ship” of George Washington.

“This is different from anyother library because it’s about George Washingtonand the founding era,” said McClaurin.

Last summer, the library purchased GeorgeWashington’s copy of the U.S. Constitution at auc-tion. Since that time, the historic document has beenon tour of the presidential libraries as part of a part-nership between the national library and the NationalArchives. Its tour of America will conclude here atMount Vernon, where the item will become the cor-nerstone of the library’s collection.

$40 Million Facility Taking ShapeThe library is currently under construction on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway.

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“What’s differentabout this is that itwill be a platform forserious scholarshiphere at Mount Vernon,and we have not hadthat capacity before.”

— Stewart McClaurin,vice president, Mount Vernon

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By Gerald A. Fill

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Edythe Frankel Kelleher, recentlyappointed executive director ofthe Southeast Fairfax Develop-ment Corporation, may be the

first true “homegrown” executive directorin a long line of staff director’s appointedin the past several years by the SFDC. Pre-vious executive directors lived outside ofFairfax County. Not so with Kelleher, whoserved six years on Mason District Supervi-sor Penelope Gross’ staff specializing in landuse and budget issues. In addition, she con-tinues to serve on the Vienna Town Councilas an elected official. During the interviewshe referred to her ties in the MountVernon–Lee area by pointing out that herhusband grew up in the Marlan Forest com-munity off of Fort Hunt Road.

Q. What is the biggest challengeyou face as the executive director?

A. Revitalization of the Route 1 Corridorin areas already developed. Small parcelsdeveloped using older outdated standards

can only be redeveloped using different landuse standards. For example: different stan-dards for parking, screening, green setback,and conformance to new commercial ordi-nance requirements. The county has identi-fied six distinct revitalization districtsamounting to approximately 75 percent ofthe land parcels adjacent to Route 1 from FortBelvoir north to the City of Alexandria prop-erty line. That is a huge area that will, whenrevitalized, positively transform the area. TheFairfax County Office of Community Revital-ization has been studying these six districtsand will complete a report with recommen-dations in approximately four months thatwill be submitted to the Board of Supervi-sors for their consideration and action.

SFDC, the community at large, specialinterests, and community associations willall have an opportunity to review and com-

ment on the report and make their viewsknown to the Board of Supervisors. Theoutcome of this revitalization process willhelp to determine the long term uses of alarge portion of the Route 1 corridor in theFairfax county region. It is a most impor-tant undertaking and will be the subject ofmuch debate as we take action to revitalizethe Route 1 corridor.

Q. As you contemplate your newposition, what are the positives asyou see them?

A. I am excited that I was offered andaccepted this position. The timing couldn’tbe better. The most influential people in therevitalization debate rank the Route 1 cor-ridor as a priority focus along with otherpriority revitalization areas in the county.

Q. There has been a lot of turnoverof staff leadership of SFDC in thepast several years. Why?

A. I can only speak for myself. I only knowthat I have a two-year contract as execu-tive director and I am looking at a poten-tial long-term commitment if I do my joband provide the staff leadership that theboard hired me to provide.

Q. For the immediate future youwill be monitoring and comment-ing on the county revitalization

report as they study the optionsfor the six revitalization districts.What other priority SFDC projectsare coming up?

A. We just completed a very successfuleconomic summit that was well attended.In addition, we have planned a mixed-usesummit for May 1, and an information andoutreach reception 4-7 p.m., May 21 at theBeacon of Groveton building. Our goal is forGroveton residents, businesses, and anyoneinterested in what is happening with therentals and plans in the Groveton area toattend. Everyone is very excited about thechanging face of the Groveton area and thepositive progress being made by the devel-opers of the Beacon of Groveton building.

Q. In closing, what message wouldyou like to send to the residents,businesses, and community andother groups about SFDC?

A. Simply, our door is open. Anyone cancome in and ask questions, get copies of ourliterature, become familiar with our websiteand the calendar of upcoming events, andwe welcome opportunities to speak at civicassociations meetings. I am very excitedabout being here. This is an exciting trans-formational time for the Mount Vernon andLee communities and the businesses thatsupport them. I care about the communi-ties’ concerns and questions.

DetailsSoutheast Fairfax Development Corporation6677 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306www.sfdc.org

Background❖ Elected in 2012 as councilmember, Vienna Town

Council. Has served continuously since 2002❖ 6 years on the staff of Mason District Supervisor

Penelope Gross❖ Member of the Executive Committee, Virginia

Municipal League❖ Former economist/statistician, Federal Bureau of

Labor StatisticsEducation:❖ Bachelor’s degree in economics and social

sciences, Johns Hopkins University❖ Master’s degree in business administration,

George Washington University

Meet New SFDC Executive DirectorEdythe FrankelKelleher appointedlast month.


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community, sponsored by area churches.Proceeds benefit local hunger-fighting initiatives. Visitwww.cropwalkonline.org for more.

TUESDAY/APRIL 16Genealogical Society. 1 p.m. at

Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500Shenandoah Road. “The Jones Jinx:Tracing Common Surnames.” Free.Visit www.mvgenealogy.org or 703-866-2478.

Mount Vernon Evening Lions Club.7 p.m. at Pema’s restaurant. PrescottBarbash from Consumer Affairs willspeak on identity theft. Call AndreaCorsillo at 703-960-4973 to register.

THURSDAY/APRIL 18Robust Walking. 12:30 p.m.at Hollin

Hall Senior Center, 1500Shenandoah Road. Dr. Dan Kulundwill demonstrate robust walking forseniors. Free.

SATURDAY/APRIL 20Spring Clean. Volunteers are needed

to help “Spring Clean” RichmondHighway and surrounding roadsthrough Fort Belvoir. Volunteers willmeet at the Candlewood Suites, 8847Richmond Highway, at 8 a.m. toreceive garbage bags, safety vests,and work assignments. CandlewoodSuites will host a $5 barbeque withhotdogs and hamburgers after thecleanup with all proceeds to bedonated to Fischer House on FortBelvoir. Call 703-360-6925 or visitwww.MtVernon-LeeChamber.org.

THURSDAY/APRIL 25Meeting. 6:30-9 p.m. at Virginia Hills

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Shortly before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April9, police were called to a home in the 6600block of Thurlton Drive in the Alexandriaarea of Fairfax County for the report of apossible suicidal subject, according to po-lice. Officers from the Franconia Police Dis-trict arrived and encountered a 37-year-oldman. The man was shot by police. No fur-ther information was available.

At least one officer performed CPR untilFairfax County Fire and Rescue arrived.The man was subsequently transported toa local hospital with life-threatening inju-ries.

No officers were injured during the inci-dent.

Detectives from Homicide and InternalAffairs, along with Crime Scene techniciansresponded to the scene.

The officers involved in this incident willbe placed on routine administrative leaveas the department begins parallel criminaland administrative investigations.

Anyone with information is asked to contactCrime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477,e-mail at www .fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text“TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637 orcall Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

Man Shot and Killed by Police on Tuesday

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This incident, and the secrecy surround-ing the county investigation, led Beltranteto form the CCPA to lobby for the creationof a police citizen oversight board appointedby the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.Nationally, 150 citizen police oversight pan-els exist, including one in the District ofColumbia and another in Prince GeorgesCounty, Md. Eventually, after studying theproposal to establish a citizen police over-sight panel, former Police Chief DavidRohrer and former County Executive Rob-ert Griffin recommended that the Board ofSupervisors designate the independent au-ditor to review and comment on citizencomplaints of alleged police misconduct.Three years later the Board of Supervisorshas not changed its position. Mount VernonSupervisor Gerald Hyland, chair of theBoard’s Public Safety Committee, reaf-firmed that the Board of Supervisors con-tinues to prefer the independent auditorfunction to review alleged police miscon-duct complaints. “There is no support onthe Board to create a police citizen over-sight board,” Hylanbd said.

Despite what Beltrante characterizes as“Board of Supervisors stonewalling,” he andhis organization have kept pressing for thepolice accountability panel, supportingchanges in the Virginia Freedom of Infor-

mation Act to amend the blanket exemp-tion for police from releasing police inci-dent reports, and serving as an active voicefor citizens complaining about alleged po-lice misconduct.

“There were 110 police citizen oversightboards in the U.S. when I formed our group;there are now 150 such organizations in theU.S.,” Beltrante said. He argues that thereis virtually no oversight, no accountability,and no transparency over police actions.

Asked to describe his organizations’ ac-complishments over the past three yearsBeltrante listed the following:

❖ 250 members statewide.❖ Serve as a focal point and voice for citi-

zen complaints of alleged police miscon-duct. He said he now regularly gets lettersfrom all over the state about alleged policemisconduct. Upon receipt of complaints hisorganization does the best it can to reviewthe facts and circumstances, and commentto the appropriate jurisdiction about allegedmisconduct. For example, the recent shoot-ing fatality in the City of Alexandria will beon the CCPA’s monthly public meeting

agenda on April 16 at the Martha Washing-ton Library.

❖ Identified, through the use of the fed-eral FOIA, a list of 61 civil rights complaintssent by Fairfax County citizens to the U.S.Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.In addition, the Justice Department listed27 complaints from the City of Alexandria,and 19 complaints from Arlington County.Disposition of the complaints was not madeavailable. Beltrante said that if there wasan oversight panel many of these complaintswould have likely been resolved by a citi-zens group working with the police.

❖ Developed an oversight board proposaland submitted it to the Board of Supervi-

sors.❖ Gained visibility and public attention

on the benefits and opportunities of a po-lice citizen oversight board to the media.Editorials in support of a police citizen over-sight panel have been published by severallocal and national news media.

❖ Provided support to state-wide organi-zations seeking a more open and flexibleVirginia Freedom of Information Act. Po-lice incident reports in Virginia are with-held even in closed investigations.

❖ Gained the support of local, state, andnational organizations supporting theCCPA’s effort to establish police citizen over-sight in Fairfax County.

CCPA Continues To Lobby for Citizens PanelDetailsCITIZENS COALITION FORPOLICE ACCOUNTABILITYP.O. Box 7800Alexandria, VA 22307-9998Website: www.virginiaccpa.orgE-mail: [email protected]


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Lane. Colonial Republican Womenwill meet. Refreshments will beserved. E-mail [email protected] or 703-624-3252.

FRIDAY/APRIL 26Application Deadline. Students can

apply for the 2013 Mount Vernon-LeeChamber of Commerce EducationPartnership scholarship. Awarded tohigh school seniors in the MountVernon and Lee districts pursuingeducation in a business related field.Visit www.mtvernon-leechamber.orgor 703-360-6925 or high schoolcareer centers for applications.

SATURDAY/APRIL 27Community-wide Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-

2 p.m. at Mount Zephyr communityin Mount Vernon.

Donations. The Mount Vernon EveningLions will be collecting donations fortheir White Cane Drive at the BelleView Safeway between 9 a.m. - 1p.m. All money will be used for sightprojects. Any used eyeglasses andhearing aides will be recycled.Questions contact Andrea Corsillo at703-960-4973.

Colonial Fun Day. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. atPlymouth Haven Baptist Church,8600 Plymouth Church. Enjoy a piebaking contest, games, food, ponyrides, raffle and more. Proceedsbenefit the preschool. Free. 703-360-4370.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 1Discussion. 8-10 a.m. at Southeast

Fairfax Development Corporation,6677 Richmond Highway. Learnmore about the benefits and


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Emma Feddo, ElenaPipkin and SydneyWebster will perform

in the American BalletTheatre’s production of “LeCorsaire” at The Kennedy Cen-ter in Washington, D.C., April11 - 14.

The local girls auditionedwith approximately 50 otherchildren and were cast as su-pernumeraries, or “supers,”which are background rolessimilar to extras on a movie set.The girls, who have been re-hearsing since January, willdance in the roles of GardenBoys in Jardin Anime in Act III.All three girls also performedas blue soldiers in Ballet West’sNutcracker in December 2012at The Kennedy Center.

Emma, 11, has been study-ing dance for six years; Elena,12, nine years; and Sydney, 10,three years under Sally Tierney,owner and director of JustDance, in the Belle View Shop-ping Center off Fort Hunt Road.

All three girls will spend theirsummer training with theAmerican Ballet Theatre’s Sum-mer Intensive programs. Other

Just Dance students also were ac-cepted into ABT summer pro-grams: Francesca Almeida, AvaDempster, Carrie Farson, CaitHagan, Olivia Heck, NatalieMurphy, Kailey O’Farrell, EllenRoberts, Fiona Walsh and KatieWhalen.

The purpose of the ABT SummerIntensives is to immerse promis-

ing dancers in classical ballettraining through exposure toABT’s artists, history and var-ied repertory, with an empha-sis on the guiding principles ofABT’s National Training Cur-riculum.

Just Dance trains seriousyoung dancers in ballet,pointe, Cecchetti, tap and jazz.

Local Dancers To Perform at Kennedy Center

From left: Sydney Webster, Elena Pipkin (top) andEmma Feddo will perform in American BalletTheatre’s “Le Corsaire” at The Kennedy Center thisweek.

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To the Editor:Congratulations to Walmart for

its decision to put wheel locks onshopping carts, because they areexpensive — nearly $100. But at-tempts to apply external pressure,and especially attempts at legisla-tion to force Walmart to this ac-tion, is way out of line. Perhapsthe same idea should be appliedto Goodyear, Coke, etc., to forcethem also to invent some type ofbraking system so that we won’tfind their discarded items in un-wanted areas.

I am still a little confused aboutthe possibility of finding a Pepsicontainer in a McDonald’s bag onmy own property. Who is respon-sible — Pepsi or McDonald’s? Cer-tainly not the litterer!

And might anyone stealing aHome Depot cart be held respon-sible for theft? Of course some ofus couldn’t understand that some-one might have really needed acart ... right up until it was timeto dump it into a creek, rather thanreturning it or using it again.

Rich KeilAlexandria

Letter

Opinion

The most hotly contested race forstatewide office in Virginia, theRepublican contest for LieutenantGovernor, will be decided at a state-

wide convention on May 18. That’s about amonth from now.

A statewide Democratic primary willtake place June 11.

On Nov. 5, all eyes will turn to Vir-ginia to follow the conclusion of a fascinatingrace for governor. Democrat Terry McAuliffewill face Republican Ken Cuccinelli in a con-test that will appeal to more conservative Re-publicans and more liberal Democrats.

The race will feature massive efforts to turnout the vote. Mailboxes will fill up with glossymailers. Airwaves will no doubt reflect the elec-tion.

Wait, didn’t we just do this?Yes, but in 2013, Virginia will choose gover-

nor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, andall 100 members of the House of Delegates.Arlington voters will also elect one member tothe County Board and one member to theSchool Board. City of Alexandria voters willalso elect a commonwealth’s attorney and sher-iff.

And it won’t be simple.Right now it appears that there are seven

Republican candidates, two Democratic can-didates and an Independent Green candidaterunning for lieutenant governor.

Republicans will choose from their seven

candidates at a statewide convention on May18. Here are the names of the seven:Jeannemarie Devolites Davis (R), former statesenator and wife of former U.S. Rep. TomDavis; E.W. Jackson Sr. (R); L. Scott

Lingamfelter (R), state delegate; SteveMartin (R), state senator; Pete Snyder(R); Corey Stewart (R), Prince Will-iam County Board chair, and Susan

Stimpson (R), Stafford County Board chair.Democrats will choose a candidate for lieu-

tenant governor in the statewide primary onJune 11; candidates are Aneesh Chopra (D)and state Sen. Ralph Northam (D).

Two Republicans and two Democrats appearto be running for attorney general: DemocratsJustin Fairfax and state Sen. Mark Herringwould face off in the June 11 primary. Repub-licans would choose between candidates Del.Rob Bell (R) and state Sen. Mark Obenshain(R) at the state-wide convention May 18.

Town of Vienna voters will elect three mem-bers of its Town Council on May 7.

Virginia has a General Election every yearon the Tuesday following the first Monday inNovember; that’s Nov. 5, this year. Federal of-fices are elected in even-numbered years. Stateand local offices are elected in odd-numberedyears. If primaries are called by the politicalparties, they are held on the second Tuesdayin June; that’s June 11, this year.

This is a formula for election fatigue, alter-nating record voter turnout with tepid voter

turnout. Realigning Virginia’s election calen-dar so that the critical statewide races tookplace in presidential election years would in-crease voter participation, although this changeis not simple and not likely.

The Virginia General Assembly voted thisyear to impose much more stringent voter iden-tification requirements starting in July 2014,an unnecessary step that suppresses the votesof poor, elderly and minority voters. Instead,they should fund an annual mailing to all reg-istered voters that summarizes what and whowill be on the ballot. This would increase theintegrity of elections, giving all voters a chanceto arrive at the polls informed and engaged.

Here are some good sources for informationon upcoming elections:

Virginia State Board of Elections, http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/

Virginia Public Access Project, http://www.vpap.org/candidates?display=state

Fairfax County Board of Elections, http://w w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v / e l e c t i o n s /ecalendar.htm

Alexandria Board of Elections, http://www.alexandriava.gov/Elections

Arlington Board of Elections, http://w w w. a r l i n g t o n v a . u s / D e p a r t m e n t s /VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx

— Mary Kimm,

[email protected]

Voting Again Every year is election yearin Virginia, and it’s a bit much.

Editorial


By Toddy Puller

State Senator (D-36)

The General Assembly re-convened on Wednesday,April 3, to take up the

Governor’s amendments and ve-toes. HB 2313, the transportationbill, which caused so much debateduring the session, came back withamendments which addressed

concerns ofconstitutional-ity and reducedsome of theb u r d e n s o m efees that mycons t i tuen t swere displeasedwith. I heard

from over 100 constituents on theissue of the Governor’s recent

transportation plan, HB 2313, whocame down on both sides of theissue. Although I still feel the re-peal of the gas tax andthe fee on hybrid carsare misguided, I votedfor the bill again duringour April 3 veto session for onesimple reason: this is the biggestincrease in funding for transpor-tation in 27 years, providing sub-

stantial funding for Northern Vir-ginia and the 36th District in thenext five years.

The other “hot button”issue during the past fewweeks was GovernorMcDonnell’s proposed

amendment banning insurancecoverage of abortion in the newhealth insurance exchange. Thisrestriction forces Virginians tochoose between joining the healthinsurance exchange without com-prehensive women’s health insur-ance, or pay out of pocket. Formany women there is no choice.

As my esteemed colleague Sen.Don McEachin stated, “Virginianswill lose the ability to make theirown choices with their dollars andinstead, Governor McDonnell willbe determining for them exactlywhat they can and cannot buy withtheir own hard-earned money.”

Republicans talk about the freemarket system as the best eco-nomic model, yet they subvert thefree market system — and theirideals of the “rugged individual”— when they promote and passlegislation restricting private citi-zens’ access to legal products andservices. Let the people and the

markets decide what should andshould not be offered. If particu-lar services, like insurance cover-age for abortion is really so un-popular, insurance companies inVirginia would simply cease to of-fer it since it would be cost pro-hibitive or unnecessary.

To end on a promising note,VDOT is moving steadily forwardon improvements to Route 1,something I have been working onsince 1993 as a delegate. Cur-rently, the Virginia Department ofRail & Public Transportation[DRPT] and VDOT, along with theOffice of Intermodal Planning &Investment [OIPI] have a detailedscope of the work to be done, havemet with the appropriate state andfederal agencies, and in the pro-cess of hiring consultants by theend of April.

I am working closely with theelected officials in Fairfax andPrince William counties and weare encouraged at the progress.The improvements to Route 1 willlead to real quality of life improve-ments for our residents and busi-nesses. It will also improve com-mutes and traffic congestion at keylocations along Route 1.

Mixture of Victories and Disappointments in Legislature

Opinion

Commentary

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This past weekend, Del. ScottSurovell held his fourth cleanupin the past 12 months of LittleHunting Creek in the Hybla Val-

ley section of Fairfax County.The cleanup, in coordination with Friends

of Little Hunting Creek and the 25th An-nual Alice Ferguson’s Foundations AnnualPotomac Watershed Cleanup, was led bySurovell at three different sites: Janna Lee

Avenue Bridge, Creekside Village Apart-ments and Mount Vernon Shopping Plazabehind the Shoppers Food Warehouse andU.S. Post Office.

Seventy-five volunteers helped removethe trash from the creek over an eight-hourperiod.

The volunteers included students fromWaynewood Elementary Schools, CarlSandburg Middle School, Thomas Jefferson

High School, West Potomac High SchoolJROTC and the Junior Girl Scout Troop#128 (Waynewood and Stratford Landing).

Last Saturday’s cleanup netted nearly fourtons of trash that included: 16 shoppingcarts, 125 bags of trash, 16 tires, a gun hol-ster and bullet, car seat and child safetyseat, four bikes, two dozen food deliverytrays, a kitty litter container, a decorativearbor, purses, thousands of beverage con-

Thousands of Pounds of Trash Removed from Little Hunting Creektainers, Hello Kitty toys, skateboards, a carbattery, traffic cones, oil filters, headlightsand car parts, mattresses and a yard wastebin.

Fort Hunt resident Robert O’Hanlon ofRobert O’Hanlon Tree Service once againvolunteered and brought out heavy ser-vice equipment to cut through fallen treesand pry out the debris from the softcreekbed.

Volunteers from West Potomac’s JROTC worked through the morning collecting trash fromthe creekbed.

State Del. Scott Surovell checks in with volunteersat the Janna Lee Bridge.

Fort Hunt resident RobertO’Hanlon listens as State Del.Scott Surovell describes moreimbedded sightings of shoppingcarts and metal parts furtherdown the creekbed headingtowards the river.

Trash from Saturday’s clean-up sits on the side of the service road at theintersection of Fordson Road and Richmond Highway after volunteerstraversed the creek in Mount Vernon Shopping Plaza behind the Shop-pers Food Warehouse and U.S. Post Office.

Mara Surovell, Janetzy Garcia,Julia Schoendorf and Eva Surovellmake their way down the hillsideto the creekbed collecting moretrash on Saturday.

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A small fountain splashes amid a collection offern, lavender, toad lily and liriope.

Daffodils bask in the sunlight as a hydrangeaemerges from winter.

A quiet, shady garden is enclosed by a serpen-tine wall. Hollies, crepe myrtle, Indian haw-thorn, and Emerald Gaiety euonymus providethe foundation for the predominantly whitepalette featuring hellebores, daffodils, muscariand hosta.

80th Annual Historic Garden Week TourDetails

Tickets may be purchased in advancefor $35 at www.VAGardenweek.org andat the Alexandria Visitors Center (221King Street). On the date of the tour,they may be purchased for $40 at anyhouse on the tour or at the AlexandriaVisitor’s Center. The Alexandria tourwill be held on its scheduled day, rainor shine. Houses on the tour include:224 North Fairfax Street, 222 NorthRoyal Street, 217 North St. AsaphStreet, 308 North Columbus Street, 202North Columbus Street, 511 CameronStreet (garden only), 607 OronocoStreet (garden only) and 609 OronocoStreet (garden only).

Parking meter passes for out-of-townvisitors are available at AlexandriaVisitor’s Center-The Ramsey House (221King Street). Street parking on residen-tial streets is not recommended. Payparking lots and garages located in OldTown include:

❖ Cameron Street at North SaintAsaph Street, Cameron Street at NorthPitt Street,

❖ South Pitt Street, between Princeand King Streets, North Fairfax Street atKing Street,

❖ North Lee Street at King Street, andSouth Union Street between Prince andDuke Streets.

White camellias begin tobloom by a patio border.

A classical urn holds asmall fern in a quiet alley-way.

A whimsical wind chime adorns a tree in asmall walled garden.

Sunlight bathes the front parlor of anearly 20th century Victorian home.

Light refreshments will be served at Lloyd House at 220North Washington St. on the day of the tour. Lloyd House,built by John West in 1797, exemplifies late 18th centuryGeorgian architecture in Alexandria.

Eight local homes and gardens willopen as part of statewide fundraiser.

Owners of eight OldTown Alexandria’sprivate homes andgardens will open

their doors to the public as part ofthe 80th Historic Garden Week,the oldest and largest house andgarden tour in the nation on April20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tourcovers the northern portion of OldTown and includes houses datingas far back as 1795, all withinwalking distance of each other.The homes will feature flower ar-rangements created by the mem-bers of the Garden Club of Alex-andria and The Hunting CreekGarden Club, which are sponsor-ing the tour.All benefits go to the restorationof historic gardens and landmarksin Virginia.

Other places of interest included

free of charge with the HistoricGarden Week ticket on April 20are: The Lee-Fendall House Mu-seum and Garden, Carlyle HouseHistoric Park, River Farm, GeorgeWashington’s Mount Vernon Estateand Gardens, Gunston Hall Plan-tation, and Ivy Hill Cemetery. Lightrefreshments will be available atLloyd House (220 North Washing-ton Street) from 11 a.m. until 3p.m. on the day of the tour.

Every year, more than 3,300 gar-den club members work to pro-duce the tours during the last fullweek of April. All of Home Gar-den Week’s tour proceeds go to the41 active restorations, includingthe Executive Mansion on CapitolSquare in Richmond, JamesMadison’s Montpelier, ThomasJefferson’s Poplar Forest inLynchburg, and Mount Vernon.

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About two dozen of thearea’s leading interiordesigners will show offtheir creations while

also helping a local charity duringthe 6th Annual DC Design House.The Washington, D.C., DesignHouse is an annual event duringwhich the area’s top tastemakerscollaborate to design a home andraise money for Children’s Na-tional Medical Center. The homeis open to the public from April 14until May 12.

The designer selection processis competitive and an invitation todesign one of the home’s rooms isconsidered one of the most elitein the industry.

Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown,of Akseizer Design Group in Alex-andria, were tapped to design theloft-media room. “It’s exciting tobe part of such a wonderful causeand to share in the creation of adesign house with such talenteddesigners,” said Brown.

DC DesignHouseUnveiledAnnual eventraises moneyfor Children’sNational MedicalCenter.

Claire Schwab, of ClaireSchwab Interior Design inAlexandria, was selected todesign the master mezza-nine in the 2013 DC DesignHouse. She says her designstrategy was influenced bynature.

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“BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Alexandria, Virginia SanitationAuthority d/b/a Alexandria Renew Enterprises, Inc. hereby signifiesits intent to change certain rates, fees and charges to become effec-tive October 1, 2013 and hereby sets the date of Tuesday, June18, 2013 at 7:15 p.m., at the Authority’s administration office, 1500Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 for a public hearing toreceive comment regarding same.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Executive Officer is herebydirected to have published in a newspaper having general circulationin the City of Alexandria, for two consecutive weeks, notice of theproposed change in the schedule of rates, fees and charges and theday and time of the public hearing.

The proposed rates, fees and charges are:

All other rates, fees and charges currently in force shall remain unchanged.

Preliminary Schedule of Rates to be effective October 1, 2013

Current ProposedAccount Charge (Per Bill) $ 6.78 $ 0.00

Residential Customers: Quarterly Base Charge (Per Account) $ 25.15 $ 25.15 Variable Charge (Per 1,000 Gallons) $ 6.36 $ 6.51 Billing Cap

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HomeLifeStyle

Design House“We were able to work with the children

of Children’s National Medical Center tocreate a black and white art wall featuringtheir works,” Akseizer added.

Andrea Houck, of A. Houck Designs inArlington, designed the French modern barand a side hall. She found the home’s newconstruction and large rooms to be one ofthe appealing features. “Inspired by exotictravels that take us away from the every-day, I created a young, fresh, chic Frenchmodern bar and side hall that elevate thisarea of the main floor to its rightful place,”she said.

Her space was small, which presented adesign challenge. “[It] required extensiverenovation to create a transformed space Iwould want to showcase,” said Houck. “Iwanted to elevate the bar area to a levelthat was in keeping with the other first floorrooms of the house.”

The designer said the use of varied tex-tures adds to the space’s aesthetic allure.“From the crinkle-textured waves of the fab-ric on the elegant bench to the sleek crisp-ness of the acrylic waterfall console, to theorganic beauty of the golden caramel onyxbar top, it’s the mix of these materials thatI find exciting,” Houck said.

Arlington resident Allie Mann of CaseDesign/Remodeling, Inc., created thehome’s Away Room. “Secluded, calm andserene, that’s the essence of the AwayRoom,” she said. “This space gives one theopportunity to write, reflect and escape.There is no sense of time or urgency here.”

Claire Schwab, of Claire Schwab InteriorDesign in Alexandria, was selected to de-sign the master mezzanine and says herdesign strategy was influenced by nature.“We wanted that airy, fresh feel — a realretreat for outside the master bedroom,” shesaid. “There was an opportunity to makethis space so much more than just a hall-way. We began with a serene palette of lightand natural tones and gentle blue/greensto create a sophisticated base atmospherefor our design.”

The space is narrow, which presentedSchwab with her biggest design obstacle.“Narrow spaces can be a challenge, but se-lecting pieces with appropriate scale, em-ploying thoughtful placement, and high-lighting the propitious features of the housekept the feeling luxurious. One of our fa-vorite elements is the antique ChineseQinghai altar table sourced from a localshop. This piece, along with the fabrics onthe ottomans, gives a global intrigue andindividuality to the space,” she said.

Other features in the home include amarble foyer that leads to formal living anddining rooms complete with fireplaces andbay windows. The home boasts an infinitypool in the backyard, which can be viewedfrom the kitchen and breakfast room. Thethird floor loft has skylights, a wet bar anda balcony that offers views of the city’smonuments in the distance.

The DC Design House, which is on themarket for $14.9 million, opens for publictours on April 14.


Entertainment

Kim Allen KlugeElizabeth Pitcairn

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Maestro

Musings

The Red ViolinComes to the ASO

By Kim Allen Kluge

Music Director, Alexandria

Symphony Orchestra

On April 20 and 21, theAlexandria Symphony’sBe the Music...The Mu-

sic of Empowerment concerts willfeatures popular violin virtuosoElizabeth Pitcairn. Ms. Pitcairn isfamous not only for her ability to

mesmerize audienceswith her playing, butalso for the instru-ment she owns and

plays: the legendary RedMendelssohn Stradivarius that in-spired both the book and movieThe Red Violin. This powerfulstory follows the Red Violin acrossthree centuries and through manycultures –often hostilee n v i r o n -ments thatthreaten theviolin’s sur-vival. Yet theRed Violine n d u r e s .With eachchapter “thep o w e r f u lplay goeson,” each owner of the violin “con-tributing his or her own verse.”This is a fable of the inextinguish-able power of music, beauty andthe human soul.

Ms. Pitcairn will share the magicof her “immortal violin” when sheperforms Prokofiev’s haunting Vio-lin Concerto No. 1 with the ASOat the Rachel M. Schlesinger Con-cert Hall & Arts Center. Ms.Pitcairn’s passion for music is evi-dent both in her soulful music-making and in her passionate com-mitment to music education foryoung people. Ms. Pitcairn and Iwill join forces to offer training

and master classes to aspiringyoung musicians during her resi-dency in Alexandria. I look for-ward to partnering with this greatartist both on the stage and in ourschools as we empower audiencesand young people to “contributetheir own verse.”

The Alexandria SymphonyOrchestra’s upcoming concertswill also feature Tchaikovsky’sheart-wrenchingly beautiful“Pathétique” Symphony No. 6.This music, like the Red Violin, haslived several lives in many differ-ent eras and cultures. The piecehas been used in popular songsand has appeared in films includ-ing Now Voyager with Bette Davis,the 1997 version of AnnaKarenina, The Ruling Class, Minor-

ity Report,Sweet Birdof Youth,S o y l e n tGreen andThe Avia-tor. The“Pathétique”was alsof e a t u r e dduring the2010 Win-ter Olym-pics closing

ceremony. This is inextinguishablemusic indeed.

As a stirring prelude to the con-cert program, the ASO will per-form Rachel Portman’s beautifuland moving music from the filmThe Cider House Rules. One of themost memorable themes in thismovie is empowerment; Dr. Larchmakes the young orphans in hischarge feel like princes and kingswith his nightly affirmation,“Goodnight, you princes of Maine,you kings of New England.”

That you are here- thatlife exists, and identity;That the powerful playgoes on, and you willcontribute a verse.”

— Walt Whitman

See Musings, Page 25 See Calendar, Page 22

Calendar

E-mail announcements to [email protected]. Photos andartwork are encouraged. Deadline isThursday at noon.

ONGOINGArt Exhibit. Through Tuesday, April

23. Open Friday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m.Potomac Fiber Arts Galleryannounces the opening of the juriedshow “Sculptural Elements.” Locatedlocated in Studio 18 of the TorpedoFactory Art Center at 105 NorthUnion Street. Free Admission. Visitwww.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com orcall 703-548-0935.

Art Exhibit. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. “Spotlight,” anexhibition of acrylic paintings oncanvas by Lukman Ahmad, will be ondisplay in the Margaret W. andJoseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, 3001 N.Beauregard St. through Sunday, April28. Visit www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/schlesingercenter/gallery.html.

Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, April 28,“Turn on Your Masters” at Del RayArtisans Gallery, 2704 Mount VernonAve. The artists pay homage to,praise, critique or dish the artistswho have influenced them. Free. Visitwww.thedelrayartisans.org for more.

Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, April 28,see “Trash Talk” at Target Gallery in

the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. UnionSt. The exhibit focuses on everydaycommon objects that are reclaimed,recycled and transformed into art.Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org.

Distillery open. George Washington’sDistillery and Gristmill open throughOct. 1. $17/adult, $8/child, 5 andunder are free.

Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers arange of open life drawing sessions tohone your figure drawing skills. Justdrop-in with your supplies to drawour live models. Fee: $8-12. Visitwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org.

Bobby Smith andNatascia Diaz,

shown in theMetrostage

production of“Jacques Brel is

Alive and Welland Living in

Paris,” receivedOutstanding

Lead Actorhonors at theHelen HayesAwards cer-

emony April 8 atthe Warner

Theatre.

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The Gazette

It’s billed as the largest cast party in townand on Monday, April 8, no one was cel-ebrating more than Carolyn Griffin andthe cast, crew and supporters of

Alexandria’s MetroStage Theatre, which won threeHelen Hayes Awards for last year’s production of“Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.”

“‘Jacques Brel’ was a labor of love with everysingle member of the cast, the musicians, and crewcommitted to sharing the richness and depth ofhis music and lyrics with the audience,” said Grif-fin, MetroStage’s founder and producing artisticdirector. “To receive such recognition for the pro-duction and celebration of his work on Mondaywas even more special because it was also Brel’sbirthday. That evening, a celebration of his birth-day was also taking place at The Triad in NewYork City and one of the MetroStage original castmembers, Sam Ludwig, was there performing. Itwas a very special evening.”

MetroStage walked away with three of the most

MetroStage Receivesthree Helen HayesAwards for ‘Jacques Brel’production.

coveted awards: Serge Seiden for OutstandingDirection, Natascia Diaz for Outstanding LeadActress and Bobby Smith for Outstanding LeadActor. The Ensemble, Music Director JennyCartney, and the production itself had also beenhonored with nominations.

In addition, MetroStage’s production of“Josephine Tonight” received a nomination forOutstanding Ensemble.

Held at the Warner Theatre, MetroStage waswell represented at what is consideredWashington’s equivalent of the Tony Awards. Twoperformers featured during the evening were RozWhite, who had just performed the role of BillieHoliday in “Ladies Swing the Blues,” and TraceyStephens, a member of the Capitol Steps, whoperforms 14 characters in MetroStage’s annualholiday production of “A Broadway ChristmasCarol.”

Another MetroStage favorite was a presenter:Maurice Hines, who won the Helen Hayes Awarda few years ago as Outstanding Choreographer forMetroStage’s production of “Cool Papa’s Party,”directed and choreographed “Josephine Tonight,”and will return to MetroStage next winter to di-rect a show about Ella Fitzgerald. Another pre-senter, Susan Lynskey, is currently in rehearsal forMetroStage’s next production, “Ghost-Writer.”

MetroStage and its productions have now beenhonored eight times with Helen Hayes Awards.

For more information on the upcomingMetroStage season, visit www.metrostage.org.


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THURSDAY/APRIL 11Art Focus Group. 7:30-9 p.m.

Building Observation skills throughdrawing — explore connectionsbetween drawing and building andways to encourage observation skillsthrough drawing. Classes are $25each or $200 for the 10 class series.A school or group of teachers canshare the registration for the fullseries. At 2804 Sherwood Hall Ln.Call 703-201-1250

Opening Reception. 6-8 p.m. atTorpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St.Juror talk with Maren Hassinger.Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/target for more.

The History of Jazz. 7:30 p.m. atPendleton Hall, Episcopal HighSchool, 3900 W. Braddock Road.Robert Jospé and Inner Rhythmpresent performances ofcompositions from some of thegreatest American jazz artists andcomposers, including LouisArmstrong’s “Struttin’ With SomeBarbecue,” Duke Ellington’s “Blackand Tan Fantasy,” Count Basie’s“Tickle Toe,” and more. Free. Visitwww.episcopalhighschool.org or703-933-4135.

Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. atDuncan Library, 2501Commonwealth Ave. Children ages12-24 months can enjoy stories,activities and more. Limited to 25children. Free. 703-746-1705.

Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. atBeatley Library, 5005 Duke St.Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories,activities and more. Free.Registration required, 703-746-1702ext. 5.

Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library,2501 Commonwealth Ave. Childrenages 3-5 can enjoy stories and more.Free. 703-746-1705.

Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at BeatleyLibrary, 5005 Duke St. Children ages12-23 months can enjoy stories andmore. Registration required, 703-746-1702 ext. 5.

Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett BranchLibrary, 717 Queen St. Children ages3 and up can enjoy stories and more.Free. 703-746-1703.

Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke BranchLibrary, 4701 Seminary Road.Children ages 3-6 can come dressedin their favorite outfit/pajamas andlisten to stories. Free. 703-746-1704.

Library Speed Dating. 7 p.m. atBeatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Booklovers can share love of books to finda literary better half. Prizes will beawarded. Free. 703-746-1751 toreserve a spot.

Architecture Exhibit. 6 p.m. atVirginia Tech’s WashingtonAlexandria Architecture Center, 1001Prince St. The exhibit highlightsaward-winning projects by localarchitects and features a presentation

by Christopher L. Gordon, AIA andhis team at KGD Architecture. Free.Visit www.aianova.org/architectureweek.php.

Art Exhibit. 6-9 p.m. at the TorpedoFactory Art Center, 105 N. Union St.Browse open studios, interact withartists and enjoy refreshments. Free.Visit www.torpedofactory.org or call703-838-4565.

Reception. 6:30-8 p.m. at the TorpedoFactory Art Center, 105 N. Union St.Studio 21. Open reception for LindaLawler’s exhibit, “Everyday Gods &Goddesses.” Free. For informationcall 703-683-1780 or go towww.theartleague.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 11-14Kathleen Madigan “Gone

Madigan.” $59.50. The BirchmereMusic Hall is located at 3701 MountVernon Ave. Visitwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

APRIL 11 THROUGH MAY 26Art Exhibit. Thursday, Friday and

Sunday noon-4 p.m.; Saturday 1-4p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 PrinceSt. See works by Mary MargaretPipkin. Free. Visitwww.mmpipkin.com.

FRIDAY/APRIL 12Basic Gardening: Edibles Mix-it-

Up. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Green Spring

Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road.Discover the basics of mixing ediblesinto your ornamental landscape andenjoy the beauty and benefit of freshvegetables outside your door. $10.Visit www.greenspring.org or call703-642-5173.

PBS Documentary Screening. 3p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 DukeSt. Watch “Guilty Pleasures,” whichtakes a look at why romance novelsare so popular. Free. 703-746-1702.

Call for Submissions. Artists of allages—young and old—are invited toparticipate in the Mental Health Anti-Stigma HOPE Campaign’s 2013 ArtExhibtion “Art Uniting People.”Artists may enter a diverse range ofart pieces including all the differentmediums in painting as well assculpture, drawings, ceramics,photography and writing. Entryforms must be returned by Friday,April 12. For more information go towww.healthieralexandria.org/antistigma.

Theater Performance. 7 p.m. in themain auditorium of T.C. WilliamsHigh School, 3330 King St. The T.C.Williams Drama Department presents“The Wiz,” a musical retelling of TheWizard of Oz set against an urbanbackground to music with a mixtureof rock, gospel and soul. Tickets are$10 for Adults and $5 for ACPS staff,students and senior citizens.

Theater Performance. 7 p.m. atGeorge Washington auditorium,

Entertainment

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Mary Margaret Pipkin with her painting, “Peonies fromthe Garden.”

Garden Celebration in WatercolorIn celebration of Virginia Garden Month, the Athenaeum of Old Town Alexan-

dria will be exhibiting the large scale watercolors of Virginia artist Mary MargaretPipkin, April 11-May 26. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, April 14,2-4 p.m. Free. At the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Pipkin also shares recent work froma new series of landscapes exploring the mountains and forests of Virginia’s BlueRidge. Visit www.mmpipkin.com.


RaptorRapture

See live raptors up closenear the bike path, Belle Ha-ven picnic area, April 20, 10a.m. to 12 noon. CelebrateEarth Day with the Friends ofDyke Marsh, National ParkService and the Raptor Con-servancy of Virginia and learnall about birds of prey, likeowls, hawks and eagles. Free.Visit www.fodm.org or call703-289-2500.

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architecture and urban design,highlighting examples from Georgianto Art Deco. The tour is free, butrequires pre-registration by [email protected].

Concert. 8 p.m. at Bishop Ireton HighSchool, 201 Cambridge Rd. Come seeCapital Wind Symphony perform.$15/general admission, $10/studentsand seniors. Visitwww.capitalwindsymphony.org.

MONDAY/APRIL 15Performance. Brian Culbertson

performs at 7:30 p.m. in the MusicHall at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave. $55. Visitwww.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500.


Baby Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library,2501 Commonwealth Ave. Childrenup to 11 months can hear stories and

more. Sign up half-hour before itbegins. Free. 703-746-1705.

Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. atBeatley Library, 5005 Duke St.Children up to 11 months can enjoyrhymes and more. Free. Registrationrequired, 703-746-1702 ext. 5.

Meet a K-9 Dog and DeputySheriff. 3:45 p.m. at DuncanLibrary, 2501 Commonwealth Ave.For middle and high school students.Free.703-746-1705.

Meet a K-9 Dog and DeputySheriff. 3:45 p.m. at Burke BranchLibrary, 4701 Seminary Road. Forstudents in K-8 grade. Free.703-746-1704.

Read, Sing & Play Baby. 4 p.m. atBarrett Branch Library, 717 QueenSt. Children up to 11 months canenjoy stories and more. Free. 703-746-1703.

TUESDAY/APRIL 16Live Music. 9-11 p.m. at The Carlyle

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1005 Mount Vernon Ave. Watch asGeorge Washington students bring tolife a Caribbean version of “The LittleMermaid.” $5/person and available45 minutes before each performance.

SATURDAY/APRIL 13Garden Markets. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at

Green Spring Gardens, 4603 GreenSpring Road. Local growers provideyou with shrubs, native plants andwildflowers, ornamental grasses andunusual perennials and annuals. Call703-642-5173.

Tasting Party: Umami Means‘Delicious.’ 10 a.m.-12 p.m. atGreen Spring Gardens, 4603 GreenSpring Road. Explore the savory tasteof umami, its history, health benefitsand the taste research science behindit. Sample umami-rich foods andlearn how to use its attributes toenhance your cooking. $27/person.Visit www.greenspring.org or call703-642-5173 to register.

Homes for Native Bees. 9:30-10:30a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603Green Spring Road. Learn moreabout our busy native pollinators andhow you can help them by creatingnative bee homes for your yard. $12.Visit www.greenspring.org or call703-642-5173 to register.

Java Jolt. 10 a.m. at AlexandriaArchaeology Museum, 105 N. UnionSt. William Connery “Mosby’s Raidsin Civil War Northern Virginia.” Lightrefreshments will be served. Free, butreservations required, 703-746-4399.

BEL13VE Gala. 6 p.m. at Crowne PlazaOld Town Alexandria. Featurescocktails, auctions, dinner and aguest appearance by Three for aSong. Benefits Good ShepherdHousing and Family Services. Fortickets visit www.goodhousing.org or703-768-9404.

Pet First Aid Course. 10 a.m.-2:30p.m. at PetSage, Inc., 2391 S. DoveSt. Prepare for wound care, acutehealth challenges and more. $45.Register online at www.petsage.comor 703-299-5044.

Opening Reception. 5-7 p.m. seeworks by Bud Hensgen, 14 paintingsreflecting the impressions he found inPalestine at The Gallery atConvergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane.Free. 703-998-6260.

Music Performance. Fuseboxperforms at Moe’s Peyton Place, 6516Backlick Road. Visitwww.moespeytonplace.com/ formore.

Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at BeatleyLibrary, 5005 Duke St. All ages canenjoy stories and songs. Free. 703-746-1702.

Duncan Film Series. 1 p.m. atDuncan Library, 2501Commonwealth Ave. Call 703-746-1705 ext. 3 for title.

Theater Performance. 7 p.m. in themain auditorium of T.C. WilliamsHigh School, 3330 King St. The T.C.Williams Drama Department presents“The Wiz,” a musical retelling of TheWizard of Oz set against an urbanbackground to music with a mixtureof rock, gospel and soul. Tickets are$10 for Adults and $5 for ACPS staff,students and senior citizens.

Concert. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. at the VirginiaTheological Seminary, 3737Seminary Road. The day-long eventincludes a morning Quidditch clinicand tournament, food vendors andmore than 10 hours of live music.Free, registration required. Visitwww.vts.edu/rockconert.

Civil War Re-enactment. 2-4 p.m. atHistoric Huntley, 6918 Harrison Ln.Join 1st Lieutenant WillardLongnecker and fellow re-enactors ofthe 3rd US Infantry RegimentCompany B, “The Old Guard,” as theyrecreate Civil War life at Historic

Huntley. Suggested donation $3;children 10 and under, free; visitorsin period attire, free. Call 703-768-2525.

Live Music. 7-9 p.m. Alexandria’sFuseBox performs at Moe’s PeytonPlace, 6516 Backlick Road,Springfield. Visitwww.reverbnation.com/fuseboxbandrocks.

Tour. 1 p.m. starting at the FriendshipFirehouse, 109 South Alfred St. Learnabout Alexandria’s firefightinghistory. Tickets are $6 for adults and$4 for youth ages 10 to 17. Advancedreservations required. Call 703-746-4994.

Lecture. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at theAlexandria Archaeology Museum,105 North Union St. William Connerydiscusses Mosby’s raids in Civil Warnorthern Virginia. To RSVP, call 703-746-4399 or [email protected].

Theater Performance. 1 and 7 p.m.at George Washington auditorium,1005 Mount Vernon Ave. Watch asGeorge Washington students bring tolife a Caribbean version of “The LittleMermaid.” $5/person and available45 minutes before each performance.

APRIL 13 THROUGH JUNE 25Show. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at River Farm

Gardens, East Blvd. Come see“Elegance of Spring.”

SUNDAY/APRIL 14Pop-up Sewing Class. 9 a.m. or noon

at Del Ray Artisans. Children age 11up to adult can make an environmentfriendly bag. $20/member; $25/nonmember. Register atwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org/sewing.

Walking Tour. 1-3 p.m., leaves fromMarket Square. The tour, offered bylocal architects, covers the history ofAlexandria as reflected through its See Calendar, Page 24


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Christ the SaviourAnglican Church

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www.christthesaviouranglican.org

703-953-2854

Location – Washington Mill E.S.9100 Cherrytree Drive

Worship Service – 10 a.m.Inter-generational Sunday School – after service

Good ShepherdCatholic Church

8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org

Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves

Saturday Evening5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español)

Sunday7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon

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6:30 pm Mass (from Sept. 9until mid June)

Weekdays(Mass or CommunionService) 9:00 am (followed by Rosary)

Children’s Liturgy of the WordSundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 amMass (English)

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FuseboxFusebox at Moe’s

Peyton Place, 6516Backlick Road,Springfield. Satur-day, April 13, 7-9p.m. Stay for theCharlie Isom Project9:30-midnight. Call703-451-6620 orvisit moespeytonplace.com.

Club, 411 John Carlyle St. DJ danceparty with TK the DJ. Free.

Stories and Songs. 10 a.m. at DuncanLibrary, 2501 Commonwealth Ave.Children ages 1-4 can enjoy storiesand more. Sign up half-hour before.Free. 703-746-1705.

Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. atBarrett Branch Library, 717 QueenSt. Children ages 12-24 months canenjoy stories, activities and more.Limited to 25 children. Free. 703-746-1703.

Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at BeatleyLibrary, 5005 Duke St. Children age24-36 months can enjoy stories andmore. Free. Registration required,703-746-1702 ext. 5.

Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. atBarrett Branch Library, 717 QueenSt. Children ages 2 and up can enjoystories and more. Free. 703-746-1703.

Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at BurkeBranch Library, 4701 Seminary Road.Children ages 2-3 can enjoy storiesand more. Free. 703-746-1704.

Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. atBeatley Library, 5005 Duke St.Children up to 11 months can enjoyrhymes and more. Free. Registrationrequired, 703-746-1702 ext. 5.

Craft Night. 7 p.m. at Barrett BranchLibrary, 717 Queen St. All skill levelscan bring their own supplies and gethelp with their knitting, crochet orsewing project, or just come for theconversation. Free. 703-746-1703.

World Book Night Reception. 7p.m. at Barrett Library, 717 QueenSt. Those who were selected to handout books can pick them up. Anyoneinterested in learning about theprogram can get questions answered.Free. 703-746-1703.

Game Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library,

5005 Duke St. Children ages 8-12can play with their friends. Free. 703-746-1702.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 17Music Performance. Fusebox

performs at Evening Star Cafe, 2000Mount Vernon Ave. Visitwww.eveningstarcafe.net/ for more.

Civil War Discussion. 9:30 a.m. atthe Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500Shenandoah Road. Don Hakensonpresents a talk on the Civil War inthis area. Free. For more information,call 703-765-4573.

Live Music. 9-11 p.m. Hangover Royalperforms at Nick’s Nightclub, 642South Pickett St. $10.

Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. atBarrett Branch Library, 717 QueenSt. Children ages 12-24 months canenjoy stories, activities and more.Limited to 25 children. Free. 703-746-1703.

Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at BeatleyLibrary, 5005 Duke St. Children age24-36 months can enjoy stories andmore. Free. Registration required,703-746-1702 ext. 5.

Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. atBarrett Branch Library, 717 QueenSt. Children ages 2 and up can enjoystories and more. Free. 703-746-1703.

Nature Program. 3:30 p.m. at DuncanLibrary, 4701 Seminary Road.Children in grades K-5 can learnabout various artifacts and animals.Free. 703-746-1705.

Oscar Winners Film Series. 4 p.m.at Burke Branch Library, 4701Seminary Road. Watch theadaptation of the world’s longestrunning musical. Free. 703-746-1704.

Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at DuncanLibrary, 4701 Seminary Road.

Discuss “Moonwalking with Einstein”by Joshua Foer. Free. 703-746-1705.

Pajama Party.7 p.m. at BeatleyLibrary, 5005 Duke St. All ages cancome dressed in their favorite outfit/pajamas and listen to stories. Free.703-746-1702.

Jewelry Show. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at 320S. Henry St. Empowered WomenInternational (EWI) will unveil itsSpring Collection of Jewelry andFashion Accessories in a Trunk ShowBenefit. Proceeds from the TrunkShow will support entrepreneurshipscholarships for immigrants, refugeesand low-income women. Visitwww.ewint.org.

THURSDAY/APRIL 18Music. Joe Pug will play at Birchmere

Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Hall.Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.

Lecture. 7:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201S. Washington St. Guy Gugliotta, anaward winning reporter and writerwill speak on his recent book“Freedom’s Cap.” This is the story ofthe 1850’s expansion of the U.S.Capitol, the coming of the Civil Warand the amazing and ironic roleJefferson Davis played in pursuingthis project. Free.

Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. atDuncan Library, 2501Commonwealth Ave. Children ages12-24 months can enjoy stories,activities and more. Free. 703-746-1705.

Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. atBeatley Library, 5005 Duke St.Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories,activities and more. Free.Registration required, 703-746-1702ext. 5.

Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library,2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children

ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and more.Free. 703-746-1705.


Friends of Beatley Library PreviewBook Sale. 4 p.m. at BeatleyLibrary, 5005 Duke St. Membershipavailable at the door. 703-746-1702.

Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett BranchLibrary, 717 Queen St. Children ages3 and up can enjoy stories and more.Free. 703-746-1703.

Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at BeatleyLibrary, 5005 Duke St. Children ingrades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs.Registration required, 703-746-1702x5.

Book Club. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library,5005 Duke St. Free. Call 703-746-1743 for title.

Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke BranchLibrary, 4701 Seminary Road.Children ages 3-6 can come dressedin their favorite outfit/pajamas andlisten to stories. Free. 703-746-1704.

Lecture. 7:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201South Washington St. Guy Gugliottawill speak on his recent book“Freedom’s Cap.” Free. Visit http://

www.alexandriahistorical.org/.Lecture. 10 a.m. at the Hollin Hall

Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Rd.Model Railroad Club presents aprogram on the history of therailroad depot in the United States.Free. Call 703-765-4573.

FRIDAY/APRIL 19Spring Garden Market. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

at River Farm. Browse through avariety of plants including natives,annuals, shrubs, vegetables andmore, garden supplies and gardenart. $5 parking fee. 703-768-5700 ore-mail [email protected].

Music Performance. Fuseboxperforms at Old Town Theater, 8151/2 King St. Visitwww.oldtowntheater1914.com/ formore.

Spring into Books. 4-8:30 p.m. atBeatley Library, 5005 Duke St.Browse through books in a variety ofgenres, including children’s, fiction,non-fiction and more. 703-746-1702.

Theater Performance. 7 p.m. in themain auditorium of T.C. WilliamsHigh School, 3330 King St. The T.C.Williams Drama Department presents

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Musings

Portman’s music captures this poi-gnant story with tender poetry.

Cider House Rules’ theme of em-powerment resonates with thetheme of this season’s ASO con-cert series, Be the Music... It is you,Alexandrian audiences, who haveinspired this season’s theme. Iwonder if you truly know howmuch you contribute to the powerof ASO’s music-making. Sitting inyour seat during the concert is farfrom passive. Your involvementwith the music creates an energythat is palpable to us, the musi-cians on the stage. You are co-par-ticipants in the creation of thetranscendent musical experiencesthat we treasure at the ASO.

Each concert this season hasexplored different facets of theways in which we can “Be theMusic.” It has been an exhilarat-ing season-long celebration of howmusic can evoke our shared hu-manity, inspiration, inheritance,

empowerment, and experience.Join the ASO this season and

immerse yourself in the powerful,uplifting, and profound experienceof music. You have helped to makethe music of the ASO alive andcharged with emotion. It truly cangive us an adrenaline rush — allwe have to do is open ourselvesup and... Be the Music.

PRE-CONCERT CHATS: Be TheMusic with Marilyn Cooley. WETAcommentator Marilyn Cooleyleads the audience in conversationat the Alexandria Symphony’s Pre-Concert Chats. A passionate com-mentator for many years, Ms.Cooley continues to share herboundless love and knowledge ofclassical music with our commu-nity and now with our AlexandriaSymphony audiences. The Pre-Concert Chats begin an hour be-fore each show — at 7 p.m. Satur-day and 2 p.m. on Sunday — andare free to all ticket holders. Comeand be empowered.

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“The Wiz,” a musical retelling of TheWizard of Oz set against an urbanbackground to music with a mixtureof rock, gospel and soul. Tickets are$10 for Adults and $5 for ACPS staff,students and senior citizens.

Choral Concert. 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’sEpiscopal Church, 228 S. Pitt St.Watch the choral voices of Calmusbefore their Lincoln Center debut,featuring a free wine and beerreception following the concert.Tickets are $22-25; can also bepurchased at the door. To purchase,call 703-683-6040.

Jelly Bean Math. 4 p.m. at BeatleyLibrary, 5005 Duke St. Children ingrades K-3 can read a story andexplore math concepts using jellybeans. Free. 703-746-1702.

Theater Performance. 8 p.m. at PortCity Playhouse, 1819 N. Quaker Ln.Port City Playhouse, Alexandria’saward-winning theatre company, ispleased to conclude its 2012-13season with “Six Degrees ofSeparation” by John Guare. Generaladmission tickets are $18 for adults,$16 for seniors, military andstudents, and $14 for groups of tenor more.

Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the HollinHall Senior Center, 1500Shenandoah Rd. Community Dancewith the Mount Vernon Swing Band.$4. Call 703-765-4573.

Theater Performance. 7 p.m. atGeorge Washington auditorium, 1005Mount Vernon Ave. Watch as GeorgeWashington students bring to life aCaribbean version of “The LittleMermaid.” $5/person and available45 minutes before each performance.

APRIL 19 THROUGH JUNE 16Student Design Competition. Come

see Woodlawn transformed from ahistoric house museum into acomfortable and stylish home for21st century living. $20. Call 703-780-4000.

SATURDAY/APRIL 20Garden Markets. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at

Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green

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Spring Road. Local growers haveshrubs, native plants andwildflowers, ornamental grasses andunusual perennials and annuals forpurchase. Call 703-642-5173.

Native Plants for the SpringGarden. 9:30-10:30 a.m. at GreenSpring Gardens, 4603 Green SpringRoad. Stroll through the gardens atGreen Spring with curatorialhorticulturalist Brenda Skarphol anddiscover beautiful native plants withspring interest for both shady andsunny sites. $18. Visitwww.greenspring.org or call 703-642-5173.

Math for Gardeners. 10-11:30 a.m.at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 GreenSpring Road. Green Spring Gardens’manager Mary Olien takes the painout of garden calculations by sharingher garden math secrets. Bringcalculator, tape measure and ruler.$18. Visit www.greenspring.org orcall 703-642-5173.

Gettysburg Tour. Tour starts at 8 a.m.Learn about the battle of Gettysburgand visit the historical sites. Start theday with coffee and donuts at theFranconia Museum, 6121 FranconiaRoad. $100 per person. Includes BusRide, Buffet Lunch (includinggratuity) and a Snack Card to spendon the way home, as well as allentrance fees. Contact Don Hakensonat 703-971-4984 [email protected], Carl Sell at 703-971-4716 or [email protected], orBen Trittipoe at 703-530-0829 [email protected].

Spring Garden Market. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.at River Farm. Browse through avariety of plants including natives,annuals, shrubs, vegetables andmore, garden supplies and gardenart. $5 parking fee. 703-768-5700 ore-mail [email protected].

Annual City-wide CheerleadingCompetition. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. atT.C. Williams High School.Admission fees apply.

80th Annual Historic Garden Tourof Alexandria. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ThisAlexandria tradition offers the rareopportunity to be invited into someof Old Town’s finest private homesand gardens. Many of the area’shistoric sites offer special activities,including Carlyle House’s annualherb sale. Visit

www.vagardenweek.org orwww.visitalexandriava.com.

Spring into Books. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St.Browse through books in a variety ofgenres, including children’s, fiction,non-fiction and more. 703-746-1702.

Theater Performance. 7 p.m. in themain auditorium of T.C. WilliamsHigh School, 3330 King St. The T.C.Williams Drama Department presents“The Wiz”, a musical retelling of TheWizard of Oz set against an urbanbackground to music with a mixtureof rock, gospel and soul. Tickets are$10 for Adults and $5 for ACPS staff,students and senior citizens.

Raptor Rapture. 10 a.m.-noon BelleHaven picnic area. Celebrate EarthDay and learn about birds of prey.Free. Visit www.fodm.org or call 703-

289-2500.Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley

Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages canenjoy stories and songs. Free. 703-746-1702.

Antique Books Roadshow. Noon atBeatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Rarebook expert Allan Stypek fromSecond Story Books will helpdetermine the value of prizedvolumes. Free. 703-746-1702.

Pet Portrait Day. 1 p.m. at BeatleyLibrary, 5005 Duke St. Reserve aportrait session for your pet. Makereservations at the Information Desk.$10 sitting fee required at sign-upand will benefit the library. Visitwww.lilpalsva.com for more.

Alexandria Earth Day 2013. 10a.m.-2 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park,4800 Brenman Park Drive. Browse

exhibits, watch demonstrations,children can take part in activitiesand more. Free. Visit http://alexearthday.org for more.

Concert. 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’sEpiscopal Church, 8009 Fort HuntRd. Come see the Virginia Bronzehandbell ensemble in concert. $20/$15 seniors/$10 students andteachers. Call 703-765-4342.

Theater Performance. 8 p.m. at PortCity Playhouse, 1819 N. QuakerLane. Port City Playhouse,Alexandria’s award-winning theatrecompany, is pleased to conclude its2012-13 season with “Six Degrees ofSeparation” by John Guare. Generaladmission tickets are $18 for adults,$16 for seniors, military andstudents, and $14 for groups of tenor more.


Sports

By Jon Roetman

The Gazette

This isn’t what TonyGarza envisioned en-tering his first seasonas head coach of the

Mount Vernon boys’ soccer pro-gram.

The Majors lost to South Lakes1-0 on Monday night at MountVernon High School, droppingtheir record to 0-3-1. The defend-ing National District championalso lost its district opener toWakefield on April 4, a loss Garzacalled “embarrassing.”

After five seasons with theMount Vernon girls’ program,Garza took over the boys’ teamafter his twin brother, RobertGarza, left to be the boys’ headcoach at Robinson. The Majorsreturned several talented playersfrom last year’s team that finished14-2-2 and lost to the eventualNorthern Region championRobinson Rams in a penalty-kickshootout in the regionquarterfinals. Tony Garza said theMajors looked promising during apreseason scrimmage against theRams, but that high level of playhasn’t carried into the regular sea-son.

On Monday, South Lakes scoreda goal in the 37th minute andMount Vernon failed to answer.The Majors have two goals in fourgames.

“We started flat. We started com-pletely flat,” Tony Garza said af-ter the South Lakes game. “Itseems the boys, when the whistleblows, they’re just not ready toplay yet. I don’t know what is.We’re having a great warmup, weget them ready, but when thatwhistle blows, they’re just plainflat. They’re on their heels andthey’re just not ready to go yet.”

The reasoning behind the slowstarts?

“To tell you the truth, at the verybeginning I thought it was becausethe boys were still riding the wavefrom last season,” Garza said. “Ireally did. I felt like they thoughtthat because of last season, there’sstill the core of the group here,they just felt, OK, we all know howto play together, we know whatwe’re doing, so we don’t need todo simple soccer.”

Mount Vernon was scheduled toopen the season against Chantilly.

Weather postponed the contestagainst the Chargers and the Ma-jors instead hosted T.C. Williamsin the first game of the season. Thedefending Patriot District cham-pion Titans, who are now 4-0, beatMount Vernon 3-0. It was the Ma-jors’ first loss in a home openersince 2009.

“We opened against TC [on a]very cold, bitter day,” Garza said.“[The] boys just weren’t ready. Toocold outside; they weren’t readyto play and that loss kind of setthe tone for us. We lost our firstgame at home for the first time inthree years and that really set the

tempo and the boys, I don’t thinkthey’ve recovered from it.”

Garza also said the Majors arecomposed of talented individualswho aren’t playing well with oneanother. He said senior forwardSimond Kargbo and seniormidfielders Aldaid Rodriguez andErik Rodriguez need to click on thefield.

“We haven’t been functioning asa team from the beginning,”Kargbo said. “… We’re not click-ing as a unit.”

Kargbo was a first-team All-Metselection by the Washington Postlast season. He praised Tony

Majors Struggling Under First-Year Head CoachMount Vernonboys’ soccer losesto South Lakes.

Tony Garza is in his first season as head coach of theMount Vernon boys’ soccer program.

Mount Vernon senior Simond Kargbo, right, goes for theball against South Lakes’ Andrew Duran on Monday.

Mount Vernon goalkeeper Diego Castro kicks the ball.

“[Tony Garza and Robert Garza] are reallygreat coaches. It’s just the players, theytalk big games, but when it comes to onthe field, they’ve got to back it up and playwith [their] heart. They’re looking forsomething to motivate them.”

— Mount Vernon senior Simond Kargbo

Garza’s coaching abilities and saidthe players need to step up.

“[Tony Garza and Robert Garza]are really great coaches,” Kargbosaid. “It’s just the players, they talkbig games, but when it comes toon the field, they’ve got to back itup and play with [their] heart.They’re looking for something tomotivate them.”

Tony Garza said the Majors weremotivated to beat their formerhead coach during the preseasonscrimmage against Robinson. Thegame ended in a 2-all tie, but

Garza said similar effort wouldlead to future success.

“If we could play the way weplayed that day against Robinson,we’d be undefeated,” he said, “Itwas even better soccer than thisteam played last year.”

The Majors’ next opportunity tocapture their first win under TonyGarza is a home game against FallsChurch at 7 p.m. on Monday, April15. Mount Vernon will travel toYorktown on April 17 for arematch of last year’s National Dis-trict championship game.

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