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Ryan Brown, a senior atOakton High School,took 4th place in the

third annual Congressional ArtsCompetition for his computergraphic print “Trapped #4.”The awards ceremony, heldSunday, April 3 at the LortonWorkhouse Arts Center, wassponsored by U.S. Rep. GerryConnolly (D-11).

“Art is an important reflectionof our culture, and support forthe arts is vitally important todeveloping young minds,”Connelly said to the parentsand students gathered at thecenter. “I believe we should bedoing everything we can to en-courage our students to partici-pate in the arts.”

Oakton High student IsabelYun won second-place for hermixed-media print “TuesdayAfternoon,” but was unable toattend the event.

Brown said he used computergraphics to create his artwork.“The image is me. I scanned my

face and hands, and then usedPhotoshop to create the print,”he said. Brown, who said art isa creative release for him,wants to pursue a career as atheoretical physicist. “(This im-age) represents emotions tryingto break through.”

More than 100 students fromhigh schools in Fairfax andPrince William counties com-peted in the competition. Theartwork by first-place winner -Kelly Teboe of Brentsville DistrictHigh School – will be on displayat the U.S. Capital for a year,alongside winning entries fromother congressional districtsacross the nation. The public canview the 144 pieces of studentartwork at the arts center, lo-cated at 9601 Ox Road, untilApril 18. The exhibit, in Build-ing 16W, will be open Wednes-days through Saturdays between11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundaysbetween noon and 5 p.m.

—Victoria Ross

Talent on DisplayYoung artists take part inCongressional Arts Contest.

Ryan Brown, a senior at Oakton High School, and LaurenNewfeld, a senior at Battlefield High School, show offBrown’s award-winning digital image - “Trapped #4” -at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center Sunday.

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Blossoms aren’t the only things blooming inthe spring. The Vienna-area social calendar wakes up from the winter doldrumswith a diversity of fun-filled events and

activities. From egg rolls and concerts to Civil Warreenactments, there’s something for every age group,every preference.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, NOON TO 3 P.M.Colvin Run Mill celebrates its 200th anniversary with family-

centered events throughout the afternoon following a briefrecognition ceremony at 1 p.m. Watch a miller, do craftsand look over the merchandise, including Colvin Run Millgrains, in the general store. Admission is free.

The mill is located at the intersection of Leesburg Pike andColvin Run Road.

For information, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm/events.htm or call 703-759-2771.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 4 TO 5 P.M.The Vienna Arts Society [VAS] brings printmaking to Patrick

Henry Library. The free VAS annual children’s outreachprintmaking program is for children aged 7 to 12. It is, forVAS, the busiest art workshop of the year. VAS providesabout a dozen local artists to help the children learn aboutthis art form. Every year, a few dozen children register.

To register your child, go directly to Patrick Henry’s eventswebsite registration, https://va.evanced.info/fairfaxcounty/lib/eventcalendar.asp?EventType=ALL&Libnum=16 or e-mail Shannon Seglin at [email protected].

SATURDAY, APRIL 16That tall, two-legged bunny rabbit you see posing with

children on the grounds of Freeman House on Saturday,April 16, isn’t your imagination. He stops by every year tolend ambiance to Historic Vienna, Inc.’s [HVI] annual eggroll and hunt. Children are divided by age ranges so the

Spring’s ThingsFamily fun, concerts infull-bloom.

A mobile skate park drew dozens of participants in 2010.

A U.S. Navy band plays on the ViennaTown Green.

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The Garden Club of Fairfax will host fivehomes on the 2011 tour in Arlington andMcLean. A cross between a ranch and a“A Cape Cod on steroids,” designed and

constructed by Marvin T. Broyhill for his son, JoelThomas Broyhill; a modified Craftsman house byBOWA Builders; a brick cottage-rambler, a TudorRevival Arts and Craft remodeled 1938 home and aFrench Country home are to be featured.

So far the cool weather is cooperating with ex-tending the bloom time. At the Ceckowski-Christiehome, a transformation of the grounds got under-way six years ago. And now it boasts an Edgeworthischrsantha, a Pyrus communis Moonglow – Pear, aMexican buckeye, a Continus grace Smoke tree, aParsley-leaf Hawthorn, Chinese Fringe, a JapaneseSnowbell and Cusa dogwoods, Cornell dogwoods,and a walking stick tree.

This year’s co-chairs Sandra Hunt and Cheryl Free-man of Vienna are working up last minute details onthe docent’s notes and coordinating the multiplecommittee assignments. The Fairfax Tour will be heldon Tuesday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticketsare $20 prior to the tour and $25 day of tour; theymay be purchased online at www.VAgardenweek.orgor locally at participating retailers: Anita Perlut In-teriors in Oakton, Burke Florists in the UniversityMall, Calico Corners on Williamsburg Boulevard,Color Wheel in McLean, Company Flowers in Arling-ton, Damon Galleries in Vienna, Executive Press inFairfax, Express Jewelers in the Ballston Mall, Heartin Hand in Clifton, Judy Ryan of Fairfax, Katie’s Cof-fee House in Great Falls, Lemon Twist in Arlington,McLean Cleaners in McLean, Mesmeraldas inMcLean, Millie’s Dry Cleaning in Arlington,Needlewoman East in Falls Church and the OldBrogue Irish Pub in Great Falls. Tickets may also bepurchased with a map and brochure by sending aself-addressed stamped, legal- size envelope alongwith a check, payable to The Garden Club of Fairfax

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by April 8 to Mrs. George Whipple, 11508 Yates FordRoad, Fairfax Station, VA 22039, or telephone 703-978-4130. On the day of the tour, tickets may bepurchased at the Memorial Baptist Church and atany of the properties open for the tour.

Garden Week in Virginia hosted by the Garden Clubof Virginia, the oldest and largest statewide tour inthe country. This year 36 tours feature 250 homes,gardens, and historic landmarks during the week ofApril 16-23.

A sun room looking out to the patio fea-tures a whimsical table remade from adamaged French stoneware sculpture ofDiana the huntress by Cote Jardin An-tiques in Georgetown.

This home at 6028 Chesterbrook Road in McLean will be open for visi-tors during the Garden Club of Fairfax 2011 tour.

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tiniest egghunters don’t get trampled.Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. sharp.When the eggs are gone, they arereally gone. Egghunters bring theirown baskets.

Egg hunt co-sponsored by HVI and theTown of Vienna Department of Parksand Recreation.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 6:30 TO 9 P.MThird Annual Green Expo, Vienna

Community Center. Free admissionto exhibits.

The Vienna Watt Watchers Program,sponsored by Dominion Power, iscurrently in the pilot program phasebut launches to the public on April21. The Vienna Green Exposhowcases more than 35 local earth-friendly exhibitors and offersinformation and ideas on how to livea greener life.

The Green Expo is organized by theTown Employee Green Team and theCommunity Enhancement

Commission. Vienna Community Center,120 Cherry St. SE.

APRIL 22-MAY 8Vienna Theatre Company presents a

musical comedy, “Nunsense” on April22, 23, 29, 30 and May 6 and 7, at 8p.m.; May 1 and 8, at 2 p.m.

If you like live theatre and musicalcomedy that’s ‘nunsensible,’ grabtickets for the Vienna TheatreCompany’s production of “Nunsense.”Tickets currently on-sale at theVienna Community Center. Ticketsare priced at $14 for adults and $12for senior citizens and students. Call

703-255-6360 for more information.Vienna Community Center, 120Cherry St. SE.

SATURDAY APRIL 23, 2 TO 5 P.M.Skate Park on Wheels, Vienna Volunteer

Fire Department Parking Lot, 400Center St. S.

Ages 6-adult.Skateboarding, ramps, rails and jumps.

Beginners and first timers arewelcome. Helmets are required for allparticipants, regardless of age. Wristguards, elbow pads and knee padsare required for participants underthe age of 16. No rain date; call 703-255-6360 for weather update.

Sponsored by Hunter Mill DistrictSupervisor Cathy Hudgins, AmericanInline, Town of Vienna Parks andRecreation, Club Phoenix TeenCenter.

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2 TO 5 P.M.,37th Annual Walk on the Hill, Sunday,

May 1, Windover Height HistoricDistrict. The Walk on the Hill ismore than a garden tour, althoughflowers and colorful plants dottingthe landscapes of open yards alongWindover Avenue is the big drawerof one of Vienna’s most serene freepublic events. The Vienna CommnityBand performs on a lawn at 3 p.m.and the Green Hedges Jazz Ensembleplays there, as well. Lightrefreshments provided by HistoricVienna, Inc. and the Windoverresidents.

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Housing hosts Karen and Wendell VanLare with Wolf Trap Opera Companysinger Jason Ferrante in the Van Lares’Great Falls home in the summer of 2008.

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a spare bedroom and bath save it for guestswho become “family.”

Meet some homeowners who becomehouse “hosts” for young Wolf Trap operaartists during the park’s summer programsand special events. If there are commonsentiments among the housing hosts, theyare the bonds that develop between hostfamily and Wolf Trap guest. Hosts lovewatching their guests grow in stature asprofessional opera singers.

“We absolutely love having singers hereand they love being here,” said Great Fallshost Wendell Van L

The Van Lares have been going to WolfTrap operas since the mid-1980s. Years ago,

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the couple read a notice in WolfTrap communications that hous-ing hosts were needed. “We loveopera. We have room in ourhouse. It seemed like a natural,”said Wendell Van Lare.

The enduring relationships thatfamilies described centered onmaking the visitors a home awayfrom home.

Wendell and Karen Van Larethrow cast parties in their homein honor of their summer artistguests. They follow the artists’careers, watching them in performance.

When a Van Lares’ daughter married lastSeptember, opera singer Jason Ferrantesang at her wedding. This coming Septem-ber, when the second Van Lare daughtermarries, two former houseguests-turned-family will sing at her wedding.

The Van Lares will house two guests thissummer, one short-term, the other for mostof the summer season at the Barns. “WolfTrap opera at the Barns is a cultural gem,”said Van Lare.

Meeting young opera singers at the be-

ginning of their careers rewards the fami-lies who invite the artists and staff into theirhomes. That’s what the three Vienna andGreat Falls families interviewed each said.The housing hosts follow the careers of theirhouseguests as the singers rise from begin-nings to acclaim at world-renowned operahalls such as the Met in New York, La Scalain Milan and Covent Garden in London andother points around the globe.

Lawrence “Larry” Brownlee was the firstWolf Trap opera houseguest of Bill andSheila Woessner. In Brownlee’s honor, theWoessners refer to the lower-level bedroomand bath in their Great Falls home as theLawrence Brownlee Suite. Since that time11 years ago, they have heard him performat venues in the U.S. and at Covent Gar-den. Brownlee became, Sheila Woessnersaid, a member of the family. Brownlee re-fers to the Woessner daughters as his sis-ters. When Brownlee’s first child was bornin September, Brownlee called theWoessners from Paris, telling them they hada “new grandson.”

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was 19 years old. The woman sit-ting next to him told Woessner thatonly “God could give a tenor.”When the Woessners decided tohost a Wolf Trap opera member,they requested a tenor. They gotone in Brownlee.

“We learn a lot of what goes intobeing an opera singer, the strainthey’re under,” said SheilaWoessner. “Then, we get to followtheir careers.”

Like the Van Lares and Ron andJudy Wilgenbusch of Vienna, theWoessners are hosting Wolf Trapopera members in-town for theApril 27, 29 and May 1 premiereproduction of “The Inspector.”

“It’s not an easy life,” said SheilaWoessner. “When you talk to Larry[Brownlee], he says, ‘I have faithin my instrument.’”

Ron and Judy Wilgenbusch ofVienna have been housing hostssince 1999, active Wolf Trap sup-porters since 1976. They, too, areopera fans with recollections ofCatherine Shouse, the founder ofWolf Trap herself. “We learn a lotabout opera, how operas are puttogether,” said Ron Wilgenbusch.“It’s [hosting] a learning experi-

ence and a pleasurable experience,too.

“We get to meet these young art-ists and observe them as they’repolishing their craft. We meetpeople with different personalitiesand capabilities.

“We stay in touch with them asthey grow in their careers.”

Judy Wilgenbusch said that ashousing hosts they get more thanthey give. The Wilgenbusches havehad wonderful experiences with

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J. GILBERT’SThis upscale steakhouse offers an omelette

bar, lobster mac n’ cheese and hand-carved

tenderloin at their Sunday brunch. The meal

is family friendly, though a variety of adult

beverages — prosecco, mimosas and bellinis

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AMPHORAAmphora has two 24-hour branches, Am-

phora Restaurant in Vienna and Amphora

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menus with over 350 items, including 10

different types of “benedict” dishes.

First opened in Vienna 35 years ago,

Amphora serves breakfast at all times of day

and night. It is also a affordable option with

most breakfast dishes costing $6-$12.

Amphora Restaurant is open 24 hours per

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377 Maple Ave. West, Vienna, Va. 22180;

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L’ AUBERGE CHEZ FRANCOISThough it does not technically serve brunch,

L’ Auberge Chez Francois offers a six-course

lunch menu on Sundays from noon until 3

p.m. Located on six acres off a remote road

in Great Falls, this French restaurant is

considered one of the best in the entire

region.

The “Sunday lunch” menu includes a puff

pastry tart with warm cheese and caramel-

ized; braised chicken in a creamy Riesling

white wine sauce with mushrooms and

noodles; and rabbit with seasonal veg-

etables and candied chestnuts.

The price of the meal varies from $37 - $49.

Reservations are required.

L’Auberge Chez Francois is located at

332 Springvale Road, Great Falls, Va.

22066; 703-759-3800.

CAFE MONTMARTREThis casual French restaurant has a sprawl-

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Mimosa on sunny, weekend afternoons. Cafe

Montmartre offers a special brunch special

that includes the patron’s choice of a entree,

dessert and juice or a Mimosa for $18.

Restaurant dishes include four different

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sausage and chocolate mousse. There are

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The restaurant

features a yogurt bar, with patrons can add

homemade muesli, fresh fruit, dried cherries,

walnuts, brown sugar and compotes. There

is also a build-your-own omelette option,

oatmeal quiche, waffle and breakfast burrito

on the menu.

The cafe is open for breakfast and brunch

from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday and

Sunday. It also serves breakfast from 7 a.m.

to 11 a.m. during the week. Most meals

cost between $3.95 - $7.95.

Community Canteen is located at

11950 Democracy Drive, Reston, Va. 20190;

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THE BAGEL CAFEThis independently

owned restaurant is a

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Matzoh ball soups,

oversized black &

white cookies and

whitefish salad.

The three-egg

omelets go from

“Russian” (grilled potatoes, sour cream and

green onion) to “New Orleans” (spicy

sausage, cajun rice and cheddar cheese.)

They are served with a buttered bagel and

home fries.

Bagel Cafe meals run from $3.09-$7.29. The

restaurant is open from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

seven days per week. It is located at

300 Elden Street, Herndon, Va. 20170.

703-318-7555.

WAFFLE KING’S VIRGINIA KITCHENLincoln and Julie Kruger took over this local

diner — which is approximately 40 years old

— from Julie’s father.

The restaurant has traditional diner break-

fast options, including freshly squeezed

orange juice, chocolate chip waffles, country

fried steaks, reuben sandwiches, fresh

banana pancakes, and chili.

Virginia Kitchen’s entrees range from $4.40-

$6.25. The restaurant’s is open from 7 a.m.

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Spring Fun: Brunch

BRIX AMERICAN BISTROOwner Ashwani Ahluwalia was the executive

chef at River Bend Country Club and general

manager of The Tavern in Great Falls before

opening the Brix. With a small outdoor patio,

the restaurant gives diners a chance to enjoy

brunch outside in the nice spring weather.

Ahluwallia said he will be tweaking the

brunch menu in the coming weeks but, for

now, it includes dishes like a belgian waffle

with warm maple syrup, corned beef hash

and steak and eggs. Prices range from $7 to

$16 for an entree. Bloody Marys and Mimo-

sas cost $5. Sundays only from 11 a.m. to 2

p.m. 1025-1 Seneca Road, Great Falls, Va.

22066; 703-433-9050.

BAZIN’S ON CHURCHChef Patrick Bazin makes contemporary

American food in this upscale Vienna

restaurant he owns with his wife Julie.

The brunch menu includes porcini risotto

balls stuffed with fresh mozzarella, bananas

foster french toast and a maple-pecan tart

with salted caramel ice cream. The brunch

drink list includes Bloody Marys and a variety

of champagne cocktails; six speciality teas.

Bazin’s charges $12-$20 for an entree during

brunch and $8-$10 for cocktail. The restau-

rant serves brunch on Sunday only from 11

a.m. to 2 p.m. Bazin’s is located at

111 Church Street, Vienna, Va. 22180;

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is Sunday, May 8.

MAY 13 THROUGH AUGUSTConcerts on the Town Green. When the

grass is soft and green and thetemperature soars, it’s time for earlyevening concerts on the Town Green.Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnicdinners and the whole family forthese popular outdoor events. You’llbump into neighbors, smile at the

toddlers dancing to the music, and,most of all, hear quality music frommilitary bands to rock to blues andbluegrass. Town Green concertskick-off on May 13 with perennialfavorite, the U.S. Navy Band, theCommodores playing jazz and wake-up sounds.

Wednesday concerts kick off with tot-rock superstars Rocknoceros,sponsored by Vienna Moms, Inc.

All concerts are sponsored by localbusinesses, clubs and individuals andare free to the public. Unlessotherwise indicated, all concerts runfrom 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thunderstormscan wash out a concert; call 703-255-

6360 for weather updates.For the full summer schedule, go to

www.viennava.gov/Town_Departments/Town%20Green%202011%20Concert%20Schedule.pdf

SATURDAY, MAY 14Wine and dinner at gala at the Barns of

Wolf Trap.The evening features a five-course

dinner with wine pairings. Liveentertainment presents a preview ofthe 2011 Wolf Trap summer seasonperformances. Prices per personbegin at $300. For more informationon wine dinner, seewww.wolftrap.org

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The National Concert Band of America, founded in l974 by former military band mem-bers, will perform at the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., N.E. in Vienna onSunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. The program will include Emparata Overture, Four ScottishDances, Pilatus: Mountain of Dragons and American Elegy, plus the marches and patri-otic music for which the group has become known. Music Director, Melvin Kessler, Lt.Cmdr. USN (Ret.) will conduct the family-friendly program. www.americantowns.com.

Send announcements [email protected] is Thursday for the followingweek’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged.For additional listings, visitwww.connectionnewspapers.com

THURSDAY/APRIL 7Hot Club of Cowtown. 7:30 p.m.

Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. jamminjava.com.

“Once Upon A Mattress”. 7:30 p.m.Thoreau Middle School, 2505 CedarLane, Vienna. Musical comedy basedon the story “The Princess and thePea”. $5. [email protected].

FRIDAY/APRIL 8“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee

Williams. 8 p.m. 1st Stage Theater,1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean. $15-$25. 703-854-1856 orwww.1ststagetysons.org.

William Fitzsimmons and SlowRunner. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227Maple Ave. E., Vienna.jamminjava.com.

“The Shadow Box.” 7:30 p.m. JamesLee Community Center, 2855Annandale Road, Fall Church. TheProvidence Players of Fairfax,directed by Barbara Gertzog. One dayin the life of three families, each witha family member living with terminalillness. $18 adults, $15 seniors andyouth. [email protected] or703-425-6782.

Steak and Shrimp Dinner. 5:45-8p.m. American Legion Post 180,Downstairs Hall, 330 N. Center St.,Vienna. Steak $12, shrimp $8, saladand dessert included. Public [email protected].

English Conversation Group. 10a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 MapleAve. East, Vienna. Conversation group

Entertainment

for adults learning English. 703-938-0405.

Pokemon League. 3 p.m. PatrickHenry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East,Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18.703-938-0405.

“Once Upon A Mattress”. 7:30 p.m.Thoreau Middle School, 2505 CedarLane, Vienna. Musical comedy basedon the story “The Princess and thePea”. $5. [email protected].

SATURDAY/APRIL 9“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee

Williams. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 1st StageTheater, 1524 Spring Hill Road,McLean. $15-$25. 703-854-1856 orwww.1ststagetysons.org.

William Fitzsimmons and Slow

Runner at 7 p.m., PandamoniumFeaturing: Julian Franco, Ypsetand Dirty Steeeve!!! at 9 p.m.Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Russian National Ballet Theatre:“Romeo and Juliet.” 8 p.m.George Mason University’s Center forthe Arts Concert Hall, 4400 UniversityDrive, Fairfax. With choreography byPetipa and music by Tchaikovsky.Based on Shakespeare’s classic tale ofstar-crossed lovers and family hatreds.A pre-performance discussion, free toticket holders, begins 45 minutesprior to the performance on theCenter’s Grand Tier III. Tickets $27-$54. Youth through grade 12, halfprice when accompanied by an adult.Charge at 888-945-2468 or

cfa.gmu.edu.Friends of Vale Schoolhouse

Community Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1p.m. 3124 Fox Mill Road, Oakton.Household and children’s items, smallfurniture, collectibles, books andmore. Proceeds benefit thepreservation of the 1884 ValeSchoolhouse. 703-620-2650.

“Over Here, Over There”: the 2011Band Aid Ball. 6 p.m. HiltonMcLean Tysons Corner, 7920 JonesBranch Drive, McLean. Entertainmentby Swing Command: The GeorgeCarroll Dance Band. Three-coursedinner, dancing, silent and liveauctions. Black tie optional. Proceedsbenefit CrossLink International, a501c3 non-profit that distributesmedical provisions. Tickets $175.

www.crosslinkinternational.net or703-534-5465.

“The Shadow Box.” 7:30 p.m. JamesLee Community Center, 2855Annandale Road, Fall Church. TheProvidence Players of Fairfax,directed by Barbara Gertzog. One dayin the life of three families, each witha family member living with terminalillness. $18 adults, $15 seniors andyouth. [email protected] or703-425-6782.

“Cinderella: The Worlds FavoriteFairy Tale.” 3 p.m. Alden Theatre,McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean. A retelling ofthe Cinderella story featuring thelegends of Plum Blossom (China),Vasilisa (Russia) and Broken Wing(Native America). Ages 6 and up. $10,$8 residents. www.mcleancenter.org.

“Once Upon A Mattress”. 3 p.m. and7:30 p.m. Thoreau Middle School,2505 Cedar Lane, Vienna. Musicalcomedy based on the story “thePrincess and the Pea”. [email protected].

SUNDAY/APRIL 10Columbian Singer Juanes. 7 p.m.

George Mason University PatriotCenter, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax.Tickets are $39-$125, available atwww.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT. Accessible seating is availablefor patrons with disabilities by calling703-993-3035.www.patriotcenter.com.

“The Glass Menagerie” by TennesseeWilliams. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1st StageTheater, 1524 Spring Hill Road,McLean. $15-$25. 703-854-1856 orwww.1ststagetysons.org.

Peter Mulvey and Po’Girl. 7:30 p.m.Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E.,

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OES HostsCasino RoyaleNight Fundraiser

Roll the dice for a great causeat Oakton Elementary School’sannual fundraiser, “Casino RoyaleNight,” on Friday, April 8, from 8to 11:45 p.m. at Hidden CreekCountry Club, 1711 ClubhouseRoad in Reston.

The James Bond-themed eventfeatures a silent auction, whereguests can bid on more than 80items in all prices ranges, includ-ing: a Disney World OrlandoVacation Package, Hot AirBalloon Rides, Hand Painted WallMural, Nationals and OriolesTickets, Cooking and Photogra-phy classes and a Ritz CarltonHigh Tea package. All proceedsgo towards a new school-widewriting curriculum and othercore-curriculum programs.

Tickets are $85 per person andinclude dinner, two drink ticketsand casino chips. There will be aDJ, cash bar and prizes. Cocktailattire is requested, and guests areencouraged to dress as theirfavorite 007 character.

For more information, and topurchase tickets, go towww.oaktonpta.net.

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Spring Fun: Hitting the LinksAs the weather warms, the area’s many golf courses, practice facilities and

driving ranges offer great opportunities. From rookies to scratch golfers,

from youth to adult, there are options for everyone. From a nationally

recognized course at Laurel Hill, to a beginner’s delight at the Par 3 at

Burke Lake Park, to putt-putt that ranges from cartoonish to difficult,

there are plenty of greens to approach.

A WOODY’S GOLFCelebrating 30 years,

Woody’s features a full

driving range and “The Perils

of the Lost Jungle,” an 18-

hole mini-golf course that

features animatronic

animals, which reflect owner

Woody FitzHugh‘s creativity.

The course has been ranked

nationwide as one of the

best mini-golf courses, and

was recognized by

Newsweek in 2007. The shop offers video

swing analysis and custom club fitting, as

well as other services.

11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon,

703-430-8337

B GOLF PARK AT HUNTER MILLWith 100 tee stations and a 300-yard landing

area, the Golf Park at Hunter Mill offers

golfers of all skill levels a place to practice.

They use Top Flite tour-quality balls, and the

ball inventory is replaced every year. There

are also practice bunkers available. Swing

coaching and beginner golf lessons are

offered, as well as custom Legend Custom

Club fitting, which were named among the

world’s Top 100 Golf Fitters in 2007 and

2008 by WorldGolf.com.

1627 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna,

703-759-5664

C TOP GOLFTop Golf offers a twist

on the standard driving

range, using technology

to track each players

ball as it goes into any

number of portals on

the range. Each of the

76 spots on the range

are covered and

heated. Two 18-hole

mini-golf courses, the “mountain” and

“valley” courses are also onsite, featuring a

variety of obstacles. The location also

features a clubhouse with a full-service

restaurant and bar.

6625 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria,

703-924-2600.

D HERNDON CENTENNIAL

GOLF COURSEThe 18-hole, Par 71 course in Herndon was

designed by Tom Clark, one of the most

prolific golf-course designers in the area. It

also features a driving range with grass and

mat stations, an 11,000 square foot putting

green, chipping area and practice bunker.

The course has been recognized as one of

Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” for the past 14

years. A five-event seniors tournament

series begins this month, and the annual

Free Junior Golf Clinic allows children ages 7

to 16 a chance to learn the game.

909 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon,

703-471-5769

E RESTON NATIONAL

GOLF COURSELocated just off Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston

National Golf Course is currently redoing the

bunkers in response to customer feedback,

and are about halfway finished. Home to the

Mid-Atlantic’s only Nike Golf Learning Center,

lessons, clinics and camps are open to

golfers of all skill levels. They also feature a

G BURKE LAKE GOLF COURSEThis 18-hole Par 3 offers a chance for golfers

of all skill levels to hone their skills. Located

on the 888 acre Burke Lake Park, the

course features a lighted driving range,

a practice bunker and an 8,000 square

foot putting green. Private and group

lessons are offered, as well as a Junior

Golf Program. A current special offers

nine holes for $10, 18 holes for $15,

Mondays through Thursdays after

2:30, excluding holidays. Nearby Burke

Lake Park also has an 18-hole mini-golf

course.

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station,

703-323-1641

H GREENDALE GOLF COURSEThe 18-hole regulation course over 148

acres features a practice green and club-

house with food service. Open since 1967,

staff say they’re proud to offer an old

fashioned course with consistent customer

service. Until May 15, there will be a dis-

count on multiple rounds purchased, 10

percent off five rounds, 20 percent off 10

rounds, etc. Also home to the Greendale

Senior Golf Club and the Greendale Women’s

Golf Association.

6700 Telegraph Road, Alexandria,

703-971-3788

I OAK MARR

GOLF COURSELocated at the Oak

Marr Recreation Center,

one of the premiere

training facilities in the

area features a 1,456-

yard, nine-hole course,

a lighted, 76-station

driving range, a mini-

golf course and practice

bunkers, chipping area

and putting green. Golf

instruction is available

in groups or privately for adults and juniors.

Training includes driving range practice, on-

course playing lessons and video swing

analysis. Club fitting, repair and regripping

also available.

3200 Germantown Rd, Oakton,

703-255-5390

J PINECREST

GOLF COURSEKnown as “the best

kept secret inside the

beltway,” the nine hole,

par 35 course mea-

sures 2,462 yards. The

course is dotted with

ponds and hills to

create a challenge for

novices and experts

alike. Clubs, riding and

pull carts are available

for rental, and golf

lessons are offereed.

There is also a putting green, 10 driving

cages and a full service pro shop.

6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria,

703-941-1061

full driving range and putting and chipping

greens. Reston National also participates in

the Capital Area Golf Membership, which

allows members to play at reduced rates at

four other local courses.

11875 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston,

703-620-9333

F LAUREL HILL GOLF CLUBThis 18-hole course was designed by Bill

Love, who said his objective was to let the

natural beauty of the property dictate the

character of the course. Bud Key of the

Teetime Golf Press said the course “occupies

280 acres and takes advantage of the site’s

outstanding features and views of the

historic prison compound. Bar none, it rivals

any course you’ll play in Northern Virginia.”

Classes for beginners, intermediate and

women are available.

8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton,

703-493-8849

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Opinion

By the time the Connection is delivered to homes and businesses thisweek, there is a good chance thathow you vote and who you can vote

for will have changed. No one will have con-sulted you about this.

Virginia’s every-10-year, hyper-parti-san process of drawing political dis-tricts is in rare form this year. It’s allthe more disappointing since two years ago,there appeared to be developing consensus thatthis process should be approached in the bestinterests of voters.

Instead, the Democrats in control of the Vir-ginia Senate and the Republicans in control ofthe Virginia House of Delegates have createda nearly obscene mess without even lip ser-vice to providing effective representation.

Proposed changes in districts split commu-nities, localities, counties and even precinctsand homeowners associations. The City of Al-exandria will likely now have three state sena-tors. Arlington, which could be represented bya single state senator in a compact and highlyeffective district, could instead have as manyas three Senate districts within its boundaries.Arlington’s primary senate seat, District 31, willnow snake along the Potomac River throughMcLean and Great Falls and actually encom-passing part of Sterling, covering three coun-ties in a densely populated area that begs forcompact districts.

This means residents of McLean and Great

Falls will likely be represented in the VirginiaSenate by someone from Arlington, who willtry to understand the complexities of three verydifferent counties. The change shifts JanetHowell’s district 32 to the west, leaving thou-

sands of residents to get to know newcandidates who will likely be focusedon other areas first.

Mount Vernon, a highly diverse com-munity, will also have its senate representa-tion split, likely resulting over time in half be-ing represented by someone from the City ofAlexandria and half represented by someonefrom Prince William County, neither with thegrasp of community needs that a Mount Vernoncentered district would allow.

George Barker’s district 39 scoops up partsof Prince William, the least densely populatedparts of Fairfax County in Clifton and FairfaxStation, then takes a turn through denselypopulated Lorton, Newington and Franconiabefore poking its head into the City of Alexan-dria. This certainly does not comprise a “com-munity of interest.”

If Democratic voters were wealth, this wouldbe the plan to spread the wealth around.Whether that will actually be effective for theDemocrats in retaining seats is dubious. We’veseen numerous examples of seats specificallydrawn to benefit particular candidates or partythat fail to hold up.

There are almost as many examples as thereare senate seats in Northern Virginia.

There are similar problems with the Repub-lican drawn delegate seats, but the smaller dis-tricts make for more compact districts, withthe problems a bit harder to cherry pick.

Every seat in the General Assembly will beup for reelection in a few months, with Au-gust primaries and caucuses and Novembergeneral election, which is one reason this pro-cess is happening with so little citizen scru-tiny. Proposed boundaries will have been pub-lic for only a few days, and will be voted onand approved by the end of the week.Homeowners Association presidents whomight object to having their neighborhood splitwon’t have time to react, for example.

Is there hope to circumvent the madness for10 years from now?

It really is time to give control of the redis-tricting process to an authority that will notconsider voting patterns or incumbency, butinstead will focus on what will create moreeffective representation.

Keeping communities of interest together iskey. That means not splitting jurisdictions, cre-ating compact shapes, minimizing the distancefrom one end to the other of populous districts.

But it’s unlikely that the winners of the com-ing elections will be that interested in theproject. After all, they will be the beneficiariesof the current flawed process.

It’s time for a constitutional amendment thatwould save us from districts shaped like boaconstrictors and clawed dragons a decade fromnow.

— Mary Kimm,

[email protected],

On Twitter @marykimm.

Simply DisappointingSad to report that proposed General Assemblydistricts are not an April Fool’s joke.

Editorial

By Sen. Richard Saslaw &

Sen. Mary Margaret

Whipple

Many, if not most, Virginians if asked would saythey support some

kind of non-partisan redistrictingprocess to determine our state’spolitical boundaries. Political ex-perts and the media have toutedthe benefits of this concept nation-ally and across the Common-wealth.

However, that is not the systemthat Virginia operates under now.The Democratic-controlled Vir-ginia Senate passed legislation thelast four years to establish a bipar-tisan commission to oversee theredistricting process in a fair andnon-partisan manner. These billshave all been killed by the Repub-lican-controlled House of Del-egates.

What we have been able to dois craft a redistricting plan that

meets the criteria for redistrictingas established by the 1965 VotingRights Act, and the U.S. Constitu-tion and Virginia Constitutions.These criteria include but are notlimited to, making sure districtsare near the same size, do not di-lute racial or ethnic minority vot-ing strength, are compact and con-tiguous, and maintain communi-ties of interest.

Drafting a map that meets thesecriteria isn’t a simple or easy task.

Virginia is one of the first statesto undertake the once-a-decaderedistricting process because ofour election schedule. Senate mapmakers had one month since re-ceiving the final U.S. Census datato study maps, analyze the data,and redraw political boundaries inorder to submit plans to the U.S.Department of Justice for ap-proval. The Justice Department

has 60 days from the date of sub-mission to approve the plan.

Dramatic shifts in Virginia’spopulation required significantchanges in district lines. NorthernVirginia experienced massivepopulation growth over the lastdecade especially in Loudoun andwestern Prince William counties.This resulted in Northern Virginiagaining an additional Senate seatwhile population changes in otherparts of the state resulted inHampton Roads and SouthwestVirginia losing one Senate district.

Although time constraints havemade the redistricting process verychallenging, we believe our planfully complies with all applicablefederal and state legal require-ments. Our bill will be introducedand debated during a special re-districting session which begins onApril 4.

Some critics have claimed thatour map is an extreme partisan

gerrymander; however under ourplan, Gov. McDonnell (R) carried28 of 40 districts — or 70 percentof the proposed Senate districts.There are 17 districts in the pro-posed Senate map that the Repub-lican candidates for Governor car-ried in 2005 and 2009. There areonly 12 districts the Democraticcandidates for governor carried inboth those elections. The remain-ing 11 districts voted for theDemocratic candidate for Gover-nor in 2005 and for the Republi-can candidate in 2009.

Overall, Senate Democrats areproud of what we’ve been able toaccomplish in a short time. Thereis still a lot of work to be donebefore the General Assemblypasses redistricting legislation. Wehope you will take a look at ourplan and tell us what you think ath t t p : / /redistricting.dls.virginia.gov/2010/.

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Vienna. jamminjava.com.Russian National Ballet Theatre:

“Swan Lake.” 4 p.m. GeorgeMason University’s Center for theArts Concert Hall, 4400 UniversityDrive, Fairfax. With choreography byPetipa and music by Tchaikovsky.Inspired by the German legend ofOdette, a princess who was turnedinto a swan by an evil sorcerer’scurse. A pre-performance discussion,free to ticket holders, begins 45minutes prior to the performance onthe Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets$27-$54. Youth through grade 12,half price when accompanied by anadult. Charge at 888-945-2468 orcfa.gmu.edu.

Bicentennial Celebration at ColvinRun Mill. 12-3 p.m. Colvin RunMill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, GreatFalls. Free tours of the mill andmiller’s house, costumed military re-enactors, corn shelling and grinding,a blacksmith at his forge, old-fashioned games and more. Localdignitaries will be on hand for a shortceremony at 1 p.m. 709-759-2771 orwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm.

Amadeus Orchestra. 4 p.m. SaintFrancis Church, 9220 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Respighi’s “AncientAirs and Dances”, Debussy’s “Sacredand Profane Dances”, Mozart’s“Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K.183” and more. $25 at the door or atwww.amadeusconcerts.com. Age 17and under free. 703-759-5334.

Spring Wild Flowers of thePotomac Valley Collection. 2p.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens,9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court,Vienna. An internationallyrecognized conservation collection.Free. Reserve at 703-255-3631.

“The Shadow Box.” 2 p.m. James LeeCommunity Center, 2855 AnnandaleRoad, Fall Church. The ProvidencePlayers of Fairfax, directed byBarbara Gertzog. One day in the lifeof three families, each with a familymember living with terminal illness.$18 adults, $15 seniors and [email protected] or 703-425-6782.

“Cinderella: The World’s FavoriteFairy Tale.” 3 p.m. Alden Theatre,McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean. A retelling ofthe Cinderella story featuring thelegends of Plum Blossom (China),Vasilisa (Russia) and Broken Wing(Native America). Ages 6 and up.$10, $8 residents.www.mcleancenter.org.

National Concert Band ofAmerica. 3 p.m. ViennaPresbyterian Church, 124 Park St.,N.E., Vienna. The EmparataOverture, Four Scottish Dances,Pilatus: Mountain of Dragons andAmerican Elegy, plus marches andpatriotic music. With Music Director,Melvin Kessler, Lt. Cmdr. USN (Ret.).www.americantowns.com.

MONDAY/APRIL 11Mambo Sauce and The Movement.

8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave.E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Woof and Paws: Read to a Dog. 4p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Sign up toread with a reading therapy dog. Age6-12 with adult. 703-938-0405.

English Conversation. 10:30 a.m.Oakton Library, 10304 LynnhavenPlace, Oakton. English practice foradult non-native speakers. 703-242-4020.

TUESDAY/APRIL 12Iris Divine, Division, TimeLord

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English Conversation Group. 7 p.m.City of Fairfax Regional Library,10360 North St., Fairfax.Conversation group for adultslearning English. 703-293-6227.

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SportsVienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders

703-224-3031 or [email protected]

The McLean High boys’ tennisteam defeated Madison, 6-3, on Mon-day March 28 at McLean, improving theHighlanders’ record to 3-1 as theWarhawks dropped to 2-2 in Liberty Dis-trict play for the season.

Madison won individual matches atNo. 1 and No. 3 singles. At No. 1, Madi-son senior Dan Sablik was a 10-3 winnerover sophomore Nik Padmanabhan. AtNo. 3, John Adam defeated HighlanderCharlie Roco, 10-7.

Madison’s other win came at No. 3doubles where Alex Russell and AaronPlymack teamed up to get by Zach Spahrand KC Kristian, 8-6.

Joey Marson (Chantilly High graduate)and Josh Furnary (Vienna resident,Gonzaga High) both tallied goals for theUniversity of Mary Washington men’s la-crosse team in the Eagles’ 9-8 Capital Ath-letic Conference (CAC) home win overMarymount last Wednesday afternoon,March 30 in Fredericksburg. Anotherformer Northern Region player, RyanKleman (Robinson Secondary), had 10saves in the net as the Eagles’ goalie.Marson, a freshmen, scored the game’sfirst goal for Mary Washington, which im-

proved to 6-5 overall and 2-2 in the CACwith the win.

The Madison High Warhawks girls’softball team traveled to Stone BridgeHigh in Ashburn on Tuesday, March 29 totake on the Bulldogs in a Liberty Districtmeeting. The home team Stone Bridgesquad scored four unearned runs in thegame and won, 4-1. Madison had plenty ofchances to score, leaving 10 runners onbase, but couldn’t get the timely hit to pushthem across.

Ally Grasso led the Madison offense, go-ing 3 for 3 with a single, double and a triple.Her double was a towering shot to left fieldthat traveled about 215 feet. Unfortunately,the extra base hit fell 10 feet short of StoneBridge’s 225 foot fence. In any other park,the left fielder would’ve just looked up andwatched it go over the fence. Grasso alsodrove in Madison’s lone run on the nightwith her triple down the line in left.

EmJ Fogel continued her hot hitting bygoing 2 for 4 with a single and a double.Mary Bolinger, Sam Brady, and ElizabethFallas contributed the Warhawks’ other hitson the night.

Brady, the Madison pitcher, once again did

a great job on the mound, scattering eighthits - all singles - while walking one andstriking out four. Untimely errors led to thefour runs scored by Stone Bridge.

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By Rich Sanders

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Oakton High third year baseballcoach Justin Janis is fairlypleased with his team’s earlyseason pitching and defense

this spring. But the key to how the Cougarswill fare this season, perhaps, will be de-termined by how well they can hit the base-ball and score runs.

Thus far, Oakton has hit the ball fairlywell, scoring in double digits in its seasonopening win at Yorktown, 12-1, on March15, and again in an 11-1 home win overnon-Northern Region opponent LoudounValley last week on March 29. The Cougarswere held in check offensively in a 4-2 set-back against visiting cross-town rival Madi-son on the afternoon of Saturday, March 19.

“We’ve played solid baseball for the mostpart,” said Janis, of his club. “We’ve pitchedvery well and played good defense. Thequestion will be how we score runs.”

Oakton’s top pitchers include startersTaiyo Francis, a senior, junior RJ Garcia, andsenior Andy Gross, who will also be utilizedas a closer out of the bullpen at times.

“Taiyo is very good at mixing his pitches

up and can throw any pitch at any count,”said Janis. “He’s not overpowering butkeeps hitters off balance. For RJ, the bigthing for him is he has good movement onthe ball and he has a good slider.”

Gross, who will be used as Oakton’s No.3 starter, was perhaps the Cougars’ mosteffective pitcher a year ago when Janis’squad went 9-14, qualifying for the 16-teamregion playoffs as a result of an extra in-nings win over Herndon in a Concorde Dis-trict tournament quarterfinals game inwhich Gross pitched six effective innings in.

OAKTON’S TEAM CAPTAINS this sea-son are seniors Luke Willis, a center fielderand fourth year varsity starter who will beplaying collegiate ball at Coastal CarolinaUniversity (S.C.) next year; shortstop ChadCarroll, a future James Madison Universityplayer who can also be used out of the Cou-gars’ bullpen; and catcher Chris Hanson, athird-year varsity starter.

Janis said Hanson, Oakton’s clean-up hit-ter, is a solid defensive catcher with a strongarm.

“He’s just a good baseball player,” said thecoach, of Hanson’s outstanding feel for thegame.

Willis, from the No. 3 position in the bat-ting order, is Oakton’s best hitter and hasgreat range in center field.

“He’s very athletic and covers a lot ofground,” said Janis. “He has a strong armand is our most consistent hitter.”

Carroll, Oakton’s leadoff hitter, is a fiery,competitive ball player who makes goodthings happen for the Cougars at the top ofthe line-up and has a strong throwing armat shortstop.

“He has set the tone for us so far,” saidJanis.

The coach said his line-up has the poten-tial to be a good hitting team from top tobottom.

“I think we’ll be pretty solid one throughnine,” he said. “We’ll have to be a good situ-ational [hitting team] and put the ball intoplay.”

Oakton was scheduled to play districtgames this week versus visiting Herndon onTuesday, April 5 and at Chantilly this Fri-day night, April 8 at 6:30. Over the upcom-ing spring break week, the Cougars willtravel to Charleston, S.C. where they willparticipate in the 32-team HIT TournamentApril 18-22.

Janis is confident that Oakton can have asuccessful 2011 season.

“I think we’ve got a chance to be a prettydecent team and to be in the mix amongthe top couple of teams in the district andto qualify for regionals,” he said.

Oakton Baseball Could Contend in Tough Concorde DistrictPitching strongCougars must developinto a consistentlygood team at the plate.

Oakton High senior center fielder Luke Willis is a team tri-captain forthe Cougars this spring.

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While I’m discussing problems (see lastweek’s column titled, “What It Is I Do Know”),let me tell you something else I know – andsort of understand: not admitting – to myself,that I may have worsening symptoms whichindicate that the semi, symptom-free honey-moon I’ve been on since my treatment begantwo years ago is taking a turn for the worse –which it’s not (so I say, ergo the problem). Mythinking is, if I don’t admit to it, it’s not reallyhappening (sort of like George Costanza’sadvice to Jerry Seinfeld on how to beat a liedetector test: “It’s not a lie if you believe it”).

As asymptomatic as I’ve been, generallyspeaking/comparatively speaking, I’m alwayslooking for a sign that might portend trouble,health-wise. My oncologist has answered my“How will I know?” questions with a simpleexplanation: “Any change or worsening ofsymptoms, a persistent cough, shortness ofbreath/difficulty breathing, please call.”Logically then, if I’m not experiencing thesekinds of symptoms/changes then I’m not slip-ping away; “slipping” refers to the “slipperyslope” reference a few columns ago.

And let’s be honest here: my diagnosis,stage IV lung cancer, is hardly the 24-hour flu.It’s not going away. It’s not getting better. It is,as my oncologist said way back when: “Incu-rable.” He “can treat me, but he can’t cureme.” Consequently, every day where I don’tfeel a worsening/change of symptoms is oneday closer to the day when I will. I don’t knowthat this is an absolute fact, but stage IV lungcancer survivors are fairly rare. In fact, whenwe specifically asked my oncologist, after hegave us my 13-month to two-year prognosis,what percentage of lung cancer patients sur-vive beyond two years, his answer was that thepercentage was in the low single digits, and asfor five years, his answer was “Zero percent.”Not emphatically, mind you, but rather con-vincingly. Then he added: “Could you be thefirst? Absolutely!”

Hearing that then and continuing to livewith it now (25 months post-diagnosis/-prog-nosis), is the basis for the underlying mentalchallenges I endure every day. As a long-timesalesman, I can characterize my thought proc-ess with two well-worn sales adages: “Waitingfor the other shoe to drop;” meaning, some-thing bad/discouraging is ultimately going tohappen and, “Every no is one step closer to ayes;” meaning, results are just a matter oftime, sort of. As the son of a salesman, havinggrown up in the world of sales and spent myentire adult career as a salesman, I am sensi-tive to and clearly effected by, these extremelyfamiliar expressions/explanations.

I am not a fatalist, though. Nor am I a pessi-mist. And I’m not morbid about my rather lessthan favorable health circumstances. I am arealist, though. And my real approach, givenmy personality and career choices is: to notaccept the reality of my circumstances, thinkpositively and hope that somehow, that combi-nation will win the day (and the night, and themonth, year, decade, etc.). Nevertheless, it’simpossible to ignore the underlying facts. Andoccasionally, they are overwhelming andprobably the cause for my incessant need toarrange, interpret and clutter those facts/ feel-ings in the confusing and haphazard mannerthat I do in order to not be driven completelyinsane by them.

Still, if I were to be really honest here, I’dhave to say that my initial diagnosis, given thatI’m a lifelong non-smoker, was plain bad luck;and that my most recent, much-better-than-predicted, life expectancy/quality of life, hasbeen just the opposite: good luck. Whether –and how – control or mental fortitude (or dietand exercise) played a role in any of it, I’llnever know. And how much longer can I goon not knowing? That’s something I definitelydon’t know. That much I do know.

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Seasons of Friendship at Wolf Trapthe Wolf Trap operaguests and have learnedmuch from them, saidJudy Wilgenbusch.

“This is our way to sup-port the arts, which wedo enjoy immensely.”

There are approxi-mately 20 to 30 hostfamilies happy to takeWolf Trap opera mem-bers into their homes.Some families dedicatethe whole summer tohosting, while others, al-ready committed to aprevious obligation,leave their homes openfor returning Wolf Trapopera “family

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Wolf Trap opera hostrequirements are few.Hosts are to provide anon-smoking and pet-free environment, al-though, occasionally, aguest may request a fam-ily with a pet. Lodging istypically within a five-mile radius of Wolf Trap.Hosts supply a privatebedroom and bath withaccess to kitchen andlaundry facilities. WolfTrap Opera Companymembers include youngartists, music and crewstaff and fellows and in-terns.

Wolf Trap operahouseguests are respon-sible for their own food,telephone and transpor-tation. But for the hostfamilies and the companyguests, the distinction be-tween guest and familyblurs as the guest be-comes part of the family.

Ron Wilgenbusch re-called Diego Torre’s firststay with theWilgenbusches. Torreand Wilgenbusch were inthe Wilgenbusch kitchenpreparing Mexican foodwhen Torre called hismother in Mexico tocheck on a recipe the twomen were preparing. “Weeven went shopping to-gether at Mexican storesin the area that I never

even knew about,” saidWilgenbusch.

Lee Anne Myslewski, Adminis-trative Director of the Wolf TrapOpera and Classical Programming,described the relationship be-tween housing hosts and singersas a strong one. The singers be-come extended family and returnas friends, she said, noting that itis a give-and-take relationship. Forthe Wolf Trap opera houseguests,

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Ashburn21925 Gullane Way..........$539,900.......Sun. 1-4 .....Bob Scherbarth ...................Century 21....703-477-1043

Dunn Loring7950 Parsons Grove........$748,500........Sun 2-4..........Hal Logsdon .................McEnearney....202-372-6273

Great Falls902 Winstead Street .....$1,229,000.......Sun. 1-4..Holly Weatherwax........Momentum Realty....571-643-4902991 Falls Chase Cr. .......$1,550,000.......Sun. 1-4 ....... Eileen Dubose.............National Realty....703-403-6030

Sterling20352 Hawick Terr...........$424,750........Sun 1-4 ........... Dina Azzam ........................ Re/Max....703-403-383020369 Fallsway Terr.........$434,900........Sun 1-4 ........... Dina Azzam ........................ Re/Max....703-403-383047137 Kentwell Pl............$570,000........Sun 1-4 ................ Ev Flynn ........................ Re/Max....703-795-5994

To have real estate information listedin the Connection, send to [email protected]. Deadline isFriday.

Coldwell Banker ResidentialBrokerage offices in the Greater Wash-ington, D.C. Metro, including the Viennaoffice, collected 4,749 pounds of foodduring the company’s annual “Harvestfor the Hungry” food drive for the Capi-tal Area Food Bank. According to thefood bank, this will allow them to pro-vide nearly 4,000 meals to families andindividuals in local communities.

“I’m thankful for the generous contri-butions from the community and ouragents in making Harvest for the Hun-

gry a success. This food drive and manyother charitable efforts throughout theyear have a positive, tangible impact inour region,” said Paul Valentino, presi-dent of Coldwell Banker ResidentialBrokerage in the Greater Washington,D.C. Metro.

For more information about the “Har-vest for the Hungry” food drive, contactColdwell Banker Residential Brokeragein Vienna at 703-938-5600. Thecompany’s Web site iswww.cbmove.com.

Bruce Green, regional vicepresident of Weichert, Realtorsannounced that the McLean/Old Do-minion office was recognized for

outstanding results and industry successin 2010. In 2010, the McLean/Old Do-minion office, managed by SteveGaskins, led the region for new homesdollar volume, sales and resales. Theregion consists of offices throughoutVirginia. The Weichert’s McLean/OldDominion office can be reached at 703-821-8300 at 6257 Old Dominion Drive.

Coldwell Banker ResidentialBrokerage in McLean has an-nounced its sales associates who haveearned the company’s InternationalPresident’s awards. The winners in-clude - Individual Achievements:President’s Club - Linda Knowles andSue Jin Song.

Real Estate


ALEXANDRIA............................................703-823-0800456 S. Pickett St.

(Corner of Edsall & South Pickett)

BURKE.........................................................703-425-44005663 Burke Centre Pkwy.

(Rt. 123 & Burke Center Pkwy., Behind McDonald’s)

CHANTILLY...............................................703-631-380014154-C Willard Rd.

FAIRFAX CITY...........................................703-978-4500(Economy Auto Parts) 3855 Pickett Rd.

FALLS CHURCH........................................703-534-1200431 S. Maple Ave.

(near intersection of Lee Hwy. & Rt. 7)

HERNDON...................................................703-707-080023070 Oak Grove Rd. #100

(Corner of Rt. 606 & Oak Grove Rd.)

FAIRFAX......................................................703-591-650010912 Lee Hwy.

MERRIFIELD.............................................703-560-1560(Machine Shop) 703-560-0813

8701 Lee Hwy.

NEWINGTON.............................................703-339-83008196-A Terminal Rd.

(Fairfax County Pkwy. at Terminal Rd.)

STERLING..................................................703-450-6600(LOUDOUN)................................................703-444-5096

47060 Harry F. Byrd Hwy.(Rt. 7 at Dranesville Rd.)

VIENNA.......................................................703-281-5700121 Church St., N.E.(Behind Vienna Inn)

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(Champ Auto Parts) 9088 Euclid Ave.

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MANASSAS/Rt. 234..................703-368-1002(Metro) ........................................ 703-631-1205

(Economy Auto Parts) 8106 Sudley Rd.

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