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The steeple of Vienna Presbyteri-an Church loomed over residents enjoying food and music during the Vienna’s monthly summer event, Chillin’ on Church, last Saturday.

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High School marchingband season has begunand the GC Marshall

Marching Statesmen are workingextra hard this season. They havebeen selected to represent theCommonwealth of Virginia in thePearl Harbor Day Memorial Paradein Hawaii this December. Studentswill also perform a concert at theU.S.S. Missouri or U.S.S. Arizona

Memorial. This trip is to musicallyhonor those who have served theircountry, many of whom laid downtheir lives, and will educate theband students about this momen-tous event in the history of theworld and our nation. No one canvisit Pearl Harbor and come awayunchanged. The students are veryexcited to be representing the Com-monwealth at such an honorable

event, and to also have the oppor-tunity to visit some cultural and wellknown sites. The George C.Marshall High School MarchingStatesmen are a Virginia HonorBand, having received unanimousSuperior Ratings from the judges atall their assessments in the 2018-2019 school year. This is a massiveundertaking for the band and forsome students a hardship to get

there. If any person or companycould help by making a contributionit would be much appreciated. Youcan make a 100 percent tax-deduct-ible donation online via credit, debitcard or PayPal, by visitingwww.marshallband.org and clickingon the Donate. Today link. Or, youcan mail a check to GCM Band Par-ents Organization at 7731 LeesburgPike, Falls Church, VA 22043. Kindlywrite “Pearl Harbor” in “Special in-structions to the seller” online, orthe memo line of your check to en-sure it reaches the right place.

Marshall High Marching Statesmen have been selected torepresent the Commonwealth of Virginia in the PearlHarbor Day

The George C. Marshall High School Marching Statesmenare a Virginia Honor Band.

Marshall High Band to Represent VirginiaThe band will participate in the Pearl HarborDay Memorial Parade in Hawaii this December.

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The following summary con-tains various incidents ofgeneral interest as well as ve-hicular crashes handled by theTown of Vienna Police Depart-ment from Aug. 9 – 15, 2019.

INCIDENTSVandalism — 600 Block

Gibson Circle. SW Aug. 3 be-tween 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Aresident reported vandalism tohis vehicle.

Petit Larceny — 600 BlockMeadow Lane, SW BetweenAug. 8 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 9 at6:50 a.m. A resident reportedthat someone vandalized his ve-hicle and stole his side-viewmirror.

Arrest – Drunk In Public —McDonald’s 544 Maple Ave.,West Aug. 9, 2:08 a.m. Officersresponding to an alarm at therestaurant were advised thatthere was a man who was irateand yelling at customers. Offic-ers located the man in theparking lot. Upon the officers’ in-teraction with the man, theydetected signs of impairment.Ofc. Colligan placed the manunder arrest. The man begancomplaining of pain, and rescuepersonnel were summoned toevaluate him. The man wastransported to an area hospitalfor treatment by rescue person-nel. At the hospital, Ofc.Colligan issued a summons tothe 52-year-old man from Wash-ington Plaza in Reston, chargingDrunk In Public.

The man was released on hissignature and left in the care ofthe hospital staff.

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Jack– named in honor ofCaptain John Kovacs of theTillsonburg Fire Depart-ment.

Holmes – named in honorof FCPD Second LieutenantM. Kevin Holmes.

Indy – named in honor ofthe Indianapolis Fire De-partment.

Lennie – named in honor ofSergeant Lenore BarrowWhitehead of the NewportNews Police Department.

Sully – named in honor ofMaster Police OfficerMichael Garbarino andDetective Vicky Armel;Fairfax County Police offic-ers who were killed in theline of duty in the parkinglot of the Sully DistrictPolice Station in 2006

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By Mercia Hobson

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Fairfax County Chief ofPolice Colonel Edwin C.Roessler Jr. is out to endthe silence and stigma

that surrounds the issue of men-tal health in first responders.

“Across this nation, death due tosuicide in first responder profes-sion is outpacing line of dutydeath... And that is not ok,” saidChief Roessler Jr. during a Meet &Greet presented by the Police De-partment Aug. 13, and held at thePublic Safety Headquarters inFairfax.

During the event, Roessler andJay Carson, Director of IncidentSupport Services Fairfax CountyPolice Department (FCPD),launched the department’s newprogram to combat suicide andreduce stress after exposure totrauma during critical incidents.Trauma and stress can lead toPTSD and depression.

Roessler and Carson introducedthe department’s new Service DogProgram and the initial five FirstResponder Canine (FRK9) puppiesassigned to the Incident SupportService Section. The dogs will bedeployed to reduce the effects of

a traumatic event, including fearand anxiety, for first respondersand community members and par-ticipate in other areas.

“It is my goal, as your Chief ofPolice to lead an effort here inFairfax County, across the nation,and around the globe to get rid ofthe stigma of mental health. Oneof our themes is, it’s ok, not to beok. It’s ok to seek help,” saidRoessler. Roessler explained thatthe department had formed a part-nership with FRK9, a nonprofitorganization that provided thedepartment with five purpose-bred puppies and their associatedcosts, including veterinary care atno charge. According to FRK9’sfounder, Roger Giese, FRK9 hadfielded a total of 14 Golden Re-

triever and Labrador retriever pup-pies, specially bred to become ser-vice dogs.

FCPD has five puppies from 4-8months of age, currently beingtrained by their FCPD handlers.Named after fallen officers tohonor those who have served andprotected the community, the Ser-vice Dogs in Training (SDiT) in-troduced to the public wereHolmes, Jack, Indy, Sully andLennie. “I’m proud to be here withmy K9 partner, Indy,” said Roessler.

ROESSLER said the department’sK9s could help support officersand the community at the onsetof critical incidents in the field, asa preemptive stress release, andalso provide 24/7 emotional sup-

port for first responders: policeofficers, firefighters, dispatchers,sheriffs and deputies in their timeof need, when they suffer a dis-ability and have to retire. Roessleradded: “We will have a core of K9sthat will provide them the supportfor their Post Traumatic Stress...It is our goal to provide mentalhealth services so we can eradicatesuicide and make everybody bet-ter to get back into service in acommunity.”

Matt Giese, Director of Opera-tions for FRK9, thanked the FCPDIncident Support unit and all themembers within the departmentfor the partnership. Giese ex-plained that two of the FCPD Ser-vice Dogs would stay on in thedepartment to deploy during Po-

tentially Traumatic Events (PTEs),“to help further assist those in thecommunity who are suffering fromthings that occur catastrophically,unfortunately on a daily basis,”said Giese. The dogs would helpde-escalate the often-strong emo-tions and stress that come withthese events.

ACCORDING TO FCPD, in ad-dition, the dogs would play a rolein fostering community relation-ships with trips to neighborhoods,schools, local events, etc. All thedogs will go through a two-yeartraining program to meet theAmericans With Disabilities Actrequirements for service dogs. Theother three dogs would go to dis-abled first responders.

“One of the things we plan todo over the course of the next twoto three years is to dispatch thirtyof these highly-skilled, highlytrained, loving animals to first re-sponders in need, said Geise. Headded that FRK9 would need con-tinued and ongoing support be-cause everything to date theyfunded themselves. “If you arewilling or interested in helping

Honoring First Responders

Suicide and Trauma Sound Alarm for First RespondersFairfax CountyChief of Policetakes action torelieve stressand encourageofficers to askfor help whenneeded.

“Across this nation,death due tosuicide in firstresponderprofession isoutpacing line ofduty death... Andthat is not ok.”

— FCPD ChiefEdwin C. Roessler Jr.

From left, during a special Meet & Greet, Fairfax County Police Department introducesfive of its newest and furriest recruits Service Dogs in Training, from left: Sully, Holmes,Indy, Lennie and Jack donated at no cost to the department by 1st Responder K9, a501(c) 3 organization.

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Opinion

The League of Women Voters of theFairfax Area (LWVFA) will hold can-didate forums in each of FairfaxCounty’s nine magisterial districts

for Board of Supervisors and School Boardcandidates in September and October in therun up to the Nov. 5, 2019 General Election.All certified candidates competing for seats onthe two Boards to represent their respectivedistricts have been invited. Several of the fo-rums will also include Virginia State Senateand House of Delegates candidates.

In addition, the League will hold countywide

a candidate forum for the three at large SchoolBoard seats and Chair of the Board of Supervi-sors.

The League organizes candidate forums priorto elections to give voters opportunities to learnmore about the candidates and to dive intocomplex issues like redistricting and votingrights for fact-based discussions and be betterinformed citizens in our democracy. The Can-didate Forums are non-partisan, and theLeague never supports nor opposes any candi-date. A moderator will ask the candidates ques-tions generated by the audience. Following the

Wed, Sept. 4 —- 7 p.m.Mt. Vernon District Sherwood Re-gional Library2501 Sherwood HallLn, Alexandria

Mon, Sept. 23 — 7 p.m.Countywide—At Large School Board&Chair of the Board of SupervisorsFairfax County Government Cen-ter12000 Government Center Pkwy,Fairfax

Wed, Sept. 25 — 7 p.m.Sully District—Supervisor & School

League of Women Voters to Hold Candidate ForumsBoard of Supervisors, School Board candidatesto participate in forums throughout the county.

formal session, an informal meet and greetsession will allow direct audience interactionwith the candidates. The forums are free andopen to the public.

Additional information about the candidateforums, the 2019 General Election, Leaguepublications and other events can be found at:www.lwv-fairfax.org

Questions for the candidates can be submit-ted by accessing: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LWVFA2019

Go to www.vote411.org for an online votersguide to compare candidates’ positions side-by-side.

The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area isa non-partisan political organization that encouragesinformed and active participation in government,works to increase understanding of major public policyissues.

Fairfax County 2019 Candidate ForumsBoardSully District Govt. Center4900Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly

Thurs, Oct. 3 — 7 p.m.Springfield DistrictPohick Regional Li-brary6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke

Sat, Oct. 5 — 3:30 p.m.Braddock DistrictKings Park LibraryCommunity Room 9000 Burke Lake Rd,Burke

Sun, Oc.t 13 —3 pm H u n t e rMill DistrictHunters Woods VillageCenterReston Community Center2310

Colts Neck Rd, Reston Wed, Oct. 16 — 7 p.m.

Lee DistrictHayfield SecondarySchool7630 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria

Wed, Oct. 16 — 7 p.m.Providence District Providence Commu-nity Center 3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax

Thurs, Oct. 17 7 p.m.Dranesville District McLean CommunityCenter1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean

Thurs, Oct. 17 — 7 p.m. —Mason DistrictWoodrow Wilson Library

Community Rm 6101 Knollwood Dr,Falls Church

Wed, Oct. 23 — 7 : 3 0p.m. Sully District—Senatorsand DelegatesSully District Govt.Center4900 Stonecroft Blvd,Chantilly

Volunteers, including students,are welcome.

For more information, visitw w w . l w v - f a i r f a x . o r g /candidateforum

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:“Where are you from?” That

question has always confused me.When I answer Northern Virginia,I am rebutted with: “No, where areyou originally from – like whereis your family from?” I bleed red,white and blue…and green? Yes,that’s right. I’m a proud Pakistani-American

Ahmadi Muslim. Pakistan hasgiven me a lot. It has provided mewith culture and a means to standout. I take great pride in being tri-lingual. These unique qualitieshelp me stand out from a billionother individuals.

The United States establisheddiplomatic relations with Pakistanfollowing the country’s indepen-

dence in 1947. America has amulti-faceted relationship withPakistan in areas ranging fromanti-terrorism to energy to tradeand investment. The only thingPakistan hasn’t given me is thefreedom to express my religion. InPakistan I am not allowed to callmyself a Muslim because I amfrom a

sect that believes Hazrat MirzaGhulam Ahmad, the 19th-centuryfounder of the Ahmadiyya MuslimCommunity, is the long awaitedMessiah and that he has come torevive the religion and bring usback to the path of

righteousness when the religionneeded it the most. The secondamendment states that Ahmadis

are a non-Muslim group. Since1974 members of my communityare being persecuted and accusedof violating the country’s

controversial blasphemy laws.This is also why I am so thank-

ful to call America my home — acountry that allows me to thrivehowever I want. With a hijab onmy head and with strength in myblood, I am able to live my dreamof going to medical school andbecoming a physician so that I cangive back to the

country and to humanity.So now whenever I’m asked

“where are you originally from?”I ask the same question. Theamount of melanin in your skin orthe kind of clothes you chose to

wear don’t make you any more orless American. Your country

is, in the end, the people thatlive in it. Sure, you might have anassociation with the geographicallocation but it’s the people as awhole that give you an identity. Ilove my Pakistani roots and I lovemy American identity. Both partshave shaped me into the head-strong and ambitious woman thatI am today. God bless America andPakistan

Zindabad.

Aneela WadanFairfax

The writer is a second year medicalstudent.

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Service Dog Program LaunchedFrom Page 3

Children say hello to First Responder K9 Service Dog inTraining Indy and her handler Fairfax County Chief ofPolice Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr. during thedepartment’s Meet & Greet the Service Dogs.

Before Fairfax County Chief of PoliceColonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr. launches thedepartment’s new Service Dog Program onTuesday, Aug. 13, he tells his young FirstResponder K9 Service Dog in Training,“Sit, Indy.”

with what we are doing here inFairfax and beyond, please go tofrk9.org and reach out,” saidGeise.

More from FCPDSecond Lieutenant Christopher

Sharp, Media Relations Bureau:“From the moment Jack and Istarted this journey; it was evidenthow happy people were to bearound him, even if it was just forfive minutes. … That brief encoun-ter, the moment when everythingelse is set aside, and it’s just themand Jack, provides a glimpse of theimmeasurable impact he has.”

Jill Molley, Clinical PsychologistFCPD: “When Holmes is with me,detectives pause what they aredoing and spend a few minuteswith him.

They instantly smile and gatheraround him. … Holmes ‘changesthe subject’ when he shows up,which is a nice break from theirstressful work.”

Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr.Chief of Police: “As a chief of po-lice I value innovative methodolo-gies to provide all first responderswith the knowledge, skills, andabilities to end the mental health

Fairfax County Chief of Police ColonelEdwin C. Roessler Jr. launches thedepartment’s new Service Dog Program onTuesday, Aug. 13.

epidemic in our professions. … AsI watched officers respond happilyto the puppies deployed in ouragency over the first seven monthsin their positive wellness habits, itbecame an easy decision to be-come part of the program to assist

me in my day-to-day struggles soI partnered with Indy… Indy isteaching me more than I am train-ing her on all aspects of wellnessas we continue forward for her toone day serve another first re-sponder.”

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After summer camps and a vacation abroad,Jaclyn Wheeler is easing her children intothe new routine that they will face laterthis month when they return to school.

She’s purchased school supplies and created andlaminated a schedule of activities for before and af-ter school. “They’ve been staying up until the weehours of the morning, but I’ve been getting them tobed early and waking them up early,” she said. “I’vebought organizational supplies from the ContainerStore to help organize their desks at home so theyhave a clear workspace for doing homework.”

When months of swimsuits, summer camp and lazydays turn into early rising, classroom desks andschool bells, many families will feel the shock of asudden shift in schedule. Faced with the reality ofnightly homework, the need to perform well aca-demically and the peer pressure that often comeswith returning to school, many parents and childrencan feel anxious about starting a new school year.

“Children often worry if they will be able to copewith the demands of their new grade, said therapistCarol Barnaby, LCSW-C. “Will they be smart enough?Will they disappoint their parents? Will their teacherlike them? Will they fit in with their peers? Will theybe bullied? Will they be good enough to make thesports team? The worries can go on and on.”

The increased pressures of perfectionism in bothacademic and extracurricular endeavors can feeldaunting, especially after an easy-going summer.

“The social stressors of fitting in, being included[and] being accepted combine to create stress thatis only increased by social media,” Vicki Kirsch, Ph.D.,LCSW Associate Professor of Social Work at GeorgeMason University. ”It’s not only the difficulties of find-ing a group to sit with in the cafeteria, but also nowcriticism and bullying through social media.”

As children approach adolescence, peer pressurecan intensify such stress, suggests Linda McKennaGulyn, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at MarymountUniversity.

“In fact, new school year stress for school-agedchildren is usually more tied in with pressure to makefriends, fit in, wear the right clothes, shoes and back-packs and who will be in their class,” she said. “Forparents, stress relates more to their expectations of

school performance and other school or extracurricu-lar activities.”

Parents can comfort and support their children byacknowledging and validating a child’s angst, saysGuluyn. “Listen to their concerns and anxieties aboutsocial relationships. Help them ease into the transi-tions,” she said. “[Their anxiety] will probably berelieved after a day or two. For younger students itmight help to check in with the classroom teacherabout these concerns, then drop him or her an email.”

As Wheeler did with her children, Barnaby encour-ages parents and children to develop and discuss thenew daily routine to create a concrete awareness ofthe shifts that are about to occur. “Gradually easinginto the schedule can help kids cope with stress andencourage a return to routines, she said. “That in-cludes eight to ten hours of sleep each night, turn-ing off and putting away electronic devices 60 min-utes before bed, eating healthy meals and spendingtime together talking about plans to manage thedemands of the new school year.”

Managing such stress should include more than aca-demics, like unstructured free time suggests Barnaby.“Try not over schedule children with too many activi-ties,” she said. “Create calming spaces in the home tounwind. Sit quietly with your child to just be together.Try a guided meditation. Make time to talk about howthings are going, what things are going well and whatthings they are finding challenging.”

Learning and practicing self-care at an early age isa useful way to manage stress, advises Kirsch. “[It’s]perhaps the best way,” she said. These tools are al-ways with us and the only requirement is to practiceself-care skills to increase their effectiveness. Deep,focused breathing, meditation, and mindfulness areall ways to manage stress. People often confuse thesethree techniques with each other, but they are indi-vidual skills that can overlap but can also be prac-ticed separately.”

“For example, one can do a regular activity suchas washing one’s hands or walking to the bus stop ina mindful way by focusing in the present and exam-ining experiences utilizing the five senses. “What amI seeing, smelling, touching, hearing, and tasting?”continued Kirsch.

Gulyn encourages students to focus on the joy theywill feel when they are reunited with their friends.“Keep in mind that most other kids are a little stressedand scared about back-to-school stuff, too,” she said.“But now you are a grade higher and definitely readyfor the next year.”

Easing in to the new year.

Back-to-School AnxietyJaclyn Wheeler is helping her children transitions from a care free summer to struc-tured school year.

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Back to School

Yusef Azimi, Principal,Thoreau Middle School:When we open our doors

at Thoreau on Monday, Aug. 26,we will welcome well over 1,300students to the 2019-2020 schoolyear.The major renovation/expansionfinalized last year coincided withsignificant enrollment growth forour school as we welcomed 260+new students as a result of aboundary change designed to re-lieve Luther Jackson MiddleSchool’s overcrowded studentpopulation. This year we are ex-cited to welcome 120+ new stu-dents which is a valuable oppor-tunity for all of our students toform new friendships and get in-volved in the many activities weoffer. Our outstanding faculty isready to foster opportunities forcommunity building in their class-rooms as relationships with ourstudents is at the heart of our workat Thoreau. This year we will con-tinue focusing on the executivefunctioning skills of our studentsand creating authentic learningopportunities through project-

based learning.Finally, I invite our parents and

guardians to please attend ourBack-to-School Night on Wednes-day, Sept. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.This parent-only event providesthe Thoreau faculty the opportu-nity to share valuable informationabout the curriculum, classroomprocedures, and special events.

I am looking forward to a schoolyear of growth and opportunitiesfor our Golden Eagles.

Teresa Khuluki, Principal, Wolftrap El-ementary: Wolftrap Elementary is be-ginning its 51st year with exciting news.

In June, the Virginia Department of Educationawarded 52 schools in Virginia the 2019 Boardof Education Highest Achievement Award. Threeof these schools are in Fairfax County PublicSchools, and we are thrilled that Wolftrap El-ementary was one of those three.The exemplary achievement of our students isdue to the dedication of our teachers and par-ents working in partnership together for the suc-cess of each child.

As classes begin, Wolftrap staff and studentshave a number of initiatives planned. These in-clude the creation of a student-led Eco Schoolsteam to increase opportunities for students toparticipate in environmental stewardship. Wewill continue our implementation of the Positiv-ity Project which focuses on helping studentsbuild strong relationships by recognizing posi-tive character strengths in themselves and oth-ers. In addition, Wolftrap will be focusing on in-creasing the use of Advanced Academic resourceswith all students, strengthening students’ com-munication skills, and utilizing Project-BasedLearning at all levels.

Thanks to our dedicated PTA, the school yearwill kick off with its annual celebration calledWolftrap Under the Stars. This relaxing eveningis an opportunity for families to reconnect after

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the summer holidays and enjoy music and games.I am looking forward to a fantastic school year.

Teresa Khuluki

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Submit entertainment announcements atwww.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. Thedeadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork encour-aged.

ONGOINGRegistration Open: NVSO. The Northern

Virginia Senior Olympics features more than 60events that challenge the mind as well as thebody. New games this year: jigsaw puzzle andline-dancing. The games run Sept. 14-28. Therewill be no on-site registration. Paperregistrations, available at most local recreationand senior centers, must be postmarked by Aug.24. Online registrations must be completed byAug. 31 at www.nvso.us.

Art Exhibit: Vienna Arts Society Reception.Through Aug. 31, 3-5 p.m. at Vienna Art Center,Windover Building, 243 Church St. NW, Vienna.The Vienna Arts Society invites the public to areception celebrating two exhibitions. The“Healing Wall” is created by troops on the mendat Fort Belvoir Hospital. “The Open Door”features a judged photography exhibition. Freeand open to the public. Visitwww.ViennaArtsSociety.org or call 703-319-3971.

Oak Marr Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.-noon atOak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road,Oakton. Every Wednesday through Nov. 13, rainor shine. Vendors include produce, meats, eggs,cheeses, pies, cured and smoked meats,popsicles, sorbet, bread, croissants, falafelsandwiches, humus, and pesto. Call 703-281-6501 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/oak-marr for more.

McLean Farmers Market. Fridays, through Nov.15, 8 a.m.-noon at Lewinsville Park, 1659 ChainBridge Road, McLean. Sixteen local farmers andproducers will sell fresh produce and fruits;meats; breads and pastries; jams; dairy productsand eggs; herbs; flowers, coffee, and more. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mclean.

Great Falls Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. Music,vendors, fresh produce, fresh prepared food,delightful bakery, spices from around the world,wild-caught fish, grass-fed, free-range meats,organic-fed poultry and eggs. [email protected] for more.

Oakton Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1p.m. at Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 HunterMill Road, Oakton. Year-round weekly farmersmarket in Oakton. Local produce, meats/eggs,dairy, baked goods, and more. Admission is free.Visit community-foodworks.org.

THURSDAY/AUG. 22Nottoway Nights: Billy Coulter. 7:30 p.m. at

Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna.Thursday evenings, through Aug. 22. Bring apicnic and a blanket or chair. For last minuteweather cancellations call 703-324-7469 onehour prior to the program start time.

FRIDAY/AUG. 23Summer on the Green: Wayne Tympanick

Trio (jazz). 6:30 p.m. on Vienna’s TownGreen. Friday nights through Aug. 23. Bringchairs and/or blankets. No alcoholic beveragesare permitted. Consider leaving pets at home. Inthe event of rain, check the weather line at 703-255-7842. Learn more at www.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3997.

SUNDAY/AUG. 25Album Release Party. 7-9 p.m. at Jammin’ Java,

227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Ricky Parrell is goingto release his debut album “Keys To My Life”featuring Randy Brecker of The Brecker Bro. andJustin Stanton of Snarky Puppy. $10. Call 703-501-2657 or visit rickyparrell.com.

MONDAY/AUG. 26Back to School. Fairfax County Public Schools

first day of the 2019-2020 school year. Visitwww.fcps.edu/calendars/2019-20-standard-school-year-calendar.

SATURDAY/AUG. 31Woodstock 50th Party. 7-11 p.m. at Jammin

Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Woodstock50th and Rock ‘n Roll heaven with The Rockits,Randoll (Elvis) Rivers and guests. Sixty songsfrom the ’60s. Dine, drink, and dance. $10

advance. Call 703-281-4679 or visitwww.jamminjava.com.

SATURDAY/AUG. 31-SUNDAY/SEPT. 1Middle Eastern Food Festival. Saturday, 11

a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. at HolyTransfiguration Church, 8501 Lewinsville Road,McLean. The Festival features authentic MiddleEastern food (including many choices forvegetarians), pastries, music and dancing, aswell as vendors, church tours, and activities forboth children and adults. Highlights include aroast lamb dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday eveningand all day on Sunday; a 12-foot sweets table;and even a petting zoo. Free admission. Call703-734-9566 or visitwww.MiddleEasternFoodFestival.com.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 1Get Fired Up. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill,

10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. The mill’sblacksmith will be firing up his forge – watch ashe works with hammer and tongs to make iron

tools and utensils. Free, no reservations arerequired.No reservations are required. Call 703-759-2771 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill.

Escape the Daily Grind. Noon-3 p.m. at ColvinRun Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls.See and hear 19th century technology at work atthe historic mill. Grinding demonstrations willbe taking place, if conditions permit. Call thesite to confirm. $8 for adults; $7 for studentsage 16 and older with ID; and $6 for childrenand seniors. No reservations are required. Call703-759-2771 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill.

Gardening With Kids Fall Harvest. 1-4 p.m. atthe Freeman Store, 131 Church St. NE, Vienna.Join the Ayr Hill Garden Club for the fall harvestfeaturing a picnic of harvested vegetables plus acraft project using natural dyes from the garden.Free. RSVP to [email protected] toensure enough supplies.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 5Caregivers Treat Event. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain BridgeRoad, Vienna. The 2019 Shepherd’s Center ofOakton-Vienna’s Caregivers Treat event is freeand is open to caregivers of adult familymembers with dementia. The event offers a halfday of relaxation, socialization, and a sharing ofexperiences. Activities include massages,exchange of ideas, breakfast and lunch,speakers. Guests are invited to sign in from.Register at 703-281-0538 or [email protected] byThursday, Aug. 29.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 6Live Music: Bentwood Rockers. 6:30 p.m.

(doors open 5:30) at Jammin Java, 227 MapleAve. E., Vienna. The Shepherd’s Center ofOakton-Vienna (SCOV) hosts a benefitperformance with the Bentwood Rockers. Enjoysome fabulous foot-stomping Bluegrass music.$20-$25 at www.jamminjava.com. To volunteer,donate or learn more, visit www.scov.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 6-8Library Book Sale. Friday, 11 a.m-5 p.m.;

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. atTysons Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 LeesburgPike, Falls Church. Large selection of books andmedia for all ages and interests. Sunday is halfprice and $10 per bag sales. Free admission.Email [email protected] or call703-790-4031 or 703-338-3307.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 7Virginia Native American Festival. 10 a.m.-4

p.m. at Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St.,Great Falls. Learn about the culture of Virginia’sfirst residents when the Virginia NativeAmerican Festival returns to Riverbend Park.The festival includes eight American Indiantribes from Virginia including the Rappahannockdancers and drummers. Enjoy hands onactivities and live demonstrations includingAmerican Indian storytelling, shooting bow andarrows, throwing spears and making stone tools.Also, assist in building a dugout canoe and visitour marketplace of American Indian crafts,pottery and jewelry. $8 in advance; $10 at thegate. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/native-american-festival/090719.

SEPT. 7-OCT. 12Countles Shades of Black. Monday-Saturday,

10 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Frame Factory Gallery,212 Dominion Road N.E., Vienna. CountlessShades of Black features local artist AlfredoMilian and Discovery Graphics. An artistreception is planned for Saturday, Sept. 7, 5-8p.m. Free. Visit www.theframefactory1.com fora slide show.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 8Get Fired Up. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill,

10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. The mill’sblacksmith will be firing up his forge – watch ashe works with hammer and tongs to make irontools and utensils. Free, no reservations arerequired.No reservations are required. Call 703-759-2771 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill.

SEPT. 13-NOV. 3Pop-Up Selfie Museum. Select dates and times

at Tysons Corner Center, Lower Level near Lord& Taylor. The American Scream Selfie Museumwill feature interactive exhibits that will makevisitors laugh and scream and the star of eye-popping selfies. The museum will feature anarray of custom-built Halloween themed setsindividuals can interact with: sit on the IronThrone and rule the Seven Kingdoms, stand inan ancient Egyptian tomb and face the Mummy;visit a gruesome morgue; and more.$15-$18.Visit www.american-scream.com for timedtickets and schedule.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 14Tea Seminar: ABC’s of Tea. 1-3 p.m. at Colvin

Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls.Learn about and taste teas from around theglobe - white, green, oolong, black, and darkstyles - their history; how they are similar to,and different from, each other; and how to bestbrew each style for optimum flavor. Tea infusedtreats and a take home tea sampler included.

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The Bentwood Rockers (from left: Dave Goldman, Alan Cohen, KenTackett, Pat Markham, and Stafford Markham).

Live Music: Bentwood RockersThe Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV) hosts a benefit performance with the Bentwood

Rockers. Enjoy some fabulous foot-stomping Bluegrass music. Friday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. (doors open5:30) at Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $20-$25 at www.jamminjava.com. To volunteer,donate or learn more, visit www.scov.org.

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Vienna celebration days, including Viva! Vienna and the Vienna Holiday Stroll. Free admission. Satur-day, Sept. 14, 1-5 p.m. at the Vienna Depot, 231 Dominion Road NE. Call 703-938-5157 or visitwww.nvmr.org.

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By Lisa Fay

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A giant Saint Bernardnamed Abracadabra,laying down in front ofthe Freeman Store,

seemed to steal the show as peoplecame up to say hello at Vienna’smonthly summer event, Chillin’ onChurch.

Abracadabra’s owner, DebbieMackPherson of Vienna, said thatthey call her Abby for short. “Thisis the second time we’ve been toChillin’ this summer,” saidMackPherson. “I love how it’s foreverybody. Old, young, everybody.It’s a great turnout. The music hasbeen great and it’s fun to havesomething like this for the com-munity.” People milled about whiledrinking beer from Vienna’s ownCaboose Company as well as winefrom the Vienna Vintner. Popularsongs flowed from the rock/danceband “Big Bad Julu” as adults andkids danced in the street. Foodtrucks were serving specialitiesfrom lobster rolls to gourmetgrilled cheeses. Ben and Jerrys’,co-sponsor of the event with the

Church Street was filled with people enjoying drinks, food, and music. Band “Big Bad Julu” preformed great songs throughout the night.

Vienna Enjoys Chillin’ on ChurchTown of Vienna, scooped ice creamon the Town Green. The FreemanStore and Museum offered a ref-uge from the heat as the eventtook place at its doorstep.

“It takes a whole lot of prepara-tion,” said Natalie Duncan, TeenCenter Supervisor for the Town ofVienna. “We have meetings aboutit and get really good feedback asfar as what improvements can bemade and what kinds of opportu-nities we can take part in. For ex-ample, we had way more foodtrucks this year than last year,we’ve had some different types ofbands come in this year, and we’vegotten locals to come in such asCaboose and the Vienna Vintner.Attendance has been good and Ithink this is an event that peoplelook forward to in the town. It’scertainly my favorite Viennaevent.” Conversations driftedthrough the air of how the Viennacommunity embraces the feelingof small town America and howthe welcoming residents never failto provide a great experience.There was no shortage of laughs,smiles, and a sense of joy as peoplecelebrated the last few weeks of

Abracadabra, or better known as Abby,the Saint Bernard enjoys a night outwith her owners.

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Bert Piper, of Washington, D.C. and Sharon Saile, of Vienna, sit with 7month old yellow lab, Cleo.

summer. As the night came to aclose, “Big Bad Julu” played“Sweet Caroline.” People danced,

cheered, and even got up on tablesand shouted the famous lyrics asthe night ended on the perfect

note. The last Chillin’ on Churchwill take place on Sept. 20 from6:30-9:30 p.m.

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Parishioners from Holy Transfiguration Church dance the “Debke,” a traditional MiddleEastern dance. Festival goers will be invited to participate in the dancing.

Middle Eastern Food Festival.The Festival features authentic Middle Eastern food (including many choices for vegetarians), pastries, music and danc-

ing, as well as vendors, church tours, and activities for both children and adults. Highlights include a roast lamb dinner at 6p.m. Saturday evening and all day on Sunday; a 12-foot sweets table; and even a petting zoo. Saturday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-11p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 1, noon-6 p.m. at Holy Transfiguration Church, 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean. Free admission. Call703-734-9566 or visit www.MiddleEasternFoodFestival.com.

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$35 per person. Use ID Code 070.6BBA.Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call 703-222-4664.

Model Railroaders Open House. 1-5 p.m. at the Vienna Depot, 231Dominion Road NE. NorthernVirginia Model Railroaders hold anopen house at the Vienna Depot eachmonth and on Vienna celebrationdays, including Viva! Vienna and theVienna Holiday Stroll. Freeadmission. Call 703-938-5157 or visitwww.nvmr.org.

American Feud Documentary. 2-4p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101Maple Ave. East, Vienna. AmericanFeud: A History of Conservatives andLiberals is the only non-partisanclassroom friendly documentary thattraces the American story ofliberalism and conservatism featuringvoices from many perspectives.Revised, updated and re-released in2017, the new version explores theproblem of dysfunctional governmentin light of a liberalism andconservatism that have becomeincreasingly incoherent. Free. Call703-938-0405 or visitlibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/5395442.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 15Get Fired Up. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Colvin

Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road,Great Falls. The mill’s blacksmith willbe firing up his forge – watch as heworks with hammer and tongs tomake iron tools and utensils. Free, noreservations are required.Noreservations are required. Call 703-759-2771 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill.

Escape the Daily Grind. Noon-3 p.m.at Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin RunRoad, Great Falls. See and hear 19thcentury technology at work at thehistoric mill. Grindingdemonstrations will be taking place,if conditions permit. Call the site toconfirm. $8 for adults; $7 for

students age 16 and older with ID;and $6 for children and seniors. Noreservations are required. Call 703-759-2771 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill.

MONDAY-TUESDAY/SEPT. 16-17Lunch ‘n’ Life. Noon-2:30 at

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589Chain Bridge Road, Vienna.Presented by Shepherd’s Center ofOakton/Vienna, Elaine Flynnportrays Mary Pickford: America’sSweetheart. The biggest star of thesilent screen and first female star toearn $1,000,000 She performed inover 200 films. $15 in advance or$20 at the door. Call 703-281-0538or visit www.scov.org/events.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 1850th Anniversary Luncheon. 11:15

a.m. at Westwood Country Club, 800Maple Ave. East, Vienna. McLeanNewcomers and Neighbors celebratethe 50th Anniversary. $36 perperson. To attend, pay atsquareup.com/market/mclean-newcomers-club. Prospective andformer members are welcome. Noreservations will be accepted afterTuesday, Sep. 10. Visitwww.McLeanNewcomers.org.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 20Summer on the Green: Hard

Swimmin’ Fish (funk-infusedblues). 6:30 p.m. on Vienna’s TownGreen. Friday nights through Aug.23. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Noalcoholic beverages are permitted.Consider leaving pets at home. In theevent of rain, check the weather lineat 703-255-7842. Learn more atwww.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3997.

SATURDAY/OCT. 12Model Railroaders Open House. 1-

5 p.m. at the Vienna Depot, 231Dominion Road NE. NorthernVirginia Model Railroaders hold an

open house at the Vienna Depot eachmonth and on Vienna celebrationdays, including Viva! Vienna and theVienna Holiday Stroll. Freeadmission. Call 703-938-5157 or visitwww.nvmr.org.

SUNDAY/NOV. 3Gardening With Kids – Winter

Planting. 1-4 p.m. at the FreemanStore, 131 Church St. NE, Vienna.Join the Ayr Hill Garden Club for theWinter Planting, featuring wreathmaking from harvest herb andplanting next years’ flower bulbs.Free. RSVP [email protected] toensure enough supplies.

SATURDAY/NOV. 16Model Railroaders Open House. 1-

5 p.m. at the Vienna Depot, 231Dominion Road NE. NorthernVirginia Model Railroaders hold anopen house at the Vienna Depot eachmonth and on Vienna celebrationdays, including Viva! Vienna and theVienna Holiday Stroll. Freeadmission. Call 703-938-5157 or visitwww.nvmr.org.

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Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

That was a close shave, if I may euphemistically characterize my most recent, blade-free brush with cancer-like symptoms, especially considering that I thought my life was at stake.

The pain was located around my left-side rib cage, exactly where the pain was on that fateful Jan.1, 2009 day when I couldn’t ignore it any longer and thus felt compelled to get off the couch and go to the emergency room.

Though I didn’t have any shortness of breath, or

of which I had back then); nonetheless, I thought the worst and didn’t fool around this time and made an appointment with my primary care physician as soon as possible, which was for the following day. I didn’t have a great sleep that night but it was somewhat improved knowing I might get an answer the next day.

To say that my life was beginning to pass by is a bit of an overstatement to be sure, but it was moving around a little bit. Trying to bury/compartmentalize what a possible recurrence/resistance to my current standard of treatment would mean before I actually

-tion was the immediate task at hand.

Rationalizing that what symptoms I wasn’t experiencing meant something positive/encouraging compared to what I felt 10 and a half years ago was one mental route I was traveling. The other was my usual and customary fall-back position: “It’s nothing until it’s something.”

However, I have to admit “something.” Though I can’t speak for all cancer patients/sur-

vivors; for me – in spite of my inherited-from-my-fa-ther positive attitude – being diagnosed with a “terminal” disease, as clearly described by my oncologist back in late February 2009, creates a sense of inevitability – as does the “13 month to two year” prognosis that followed.

the walking-down-the staircase-with-a-yo-yo exam-ple he used) and then death is only a matter of time. Time which you don’t have and quality of life which you’ll never get back.

And when that “inevitability” is most clear is

especially if those symptoms are identical to the

inevitable feelings and wondering if my amazing -

nal” disease doesn’t generally mean you go on liv-ing a normal life expectancy. Au contraire. It means you don’t! And at some juncture, the cancer spreads beyond modern medicine’s ability to manage it.

Then the patient is given a choice: stop the treat-ment and try to enjoy your remaining days without side effects, and thereby live a less cancer-centric quality of life with some freedom and indepen-dence – and hopefully feel some kind of better. And in those intervening days, try not to worry about the

again) does, which is not cure itself. Or try some experimental treatment and hope for the best.

This is the emotional concern and challenge which hangs over my head. Never more so than when I have the symptoms that I did this past week.

too much. One at a time I can handle.

and in great detail, described my symptoms, and explained what I was feeling and what I wasn’t. My internal medicine doctor listened intently as he has

He was calm and reassuring in his assessment. My symptoms he said were not cancer-related.

They “were muscular,” he continued, “on the out-side of my lungs.”

Not lung cancer at all. As such: No lab work. No X-Ray. No CT scan. No nothing. Another reprieve.

Life goes on, until ....

“Barbasoul”

Submit civic/community announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos andartwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, atleast two weeks before event.

DONATIONS NEEDEDSchool Supply and Backpack Drive. 8 a.m.-4

p.m. at the Parent Resource Center, 2334Gallows Road, Room 105, Dunn Loring. For thenearly 56,000 students in Fairfax County PublicSchools living at the poverty line, obtainingschool supplies can be difficult. FCPS ispartnering with roughly 20 nonprofits andbusinesses to ensure that students will have thesupplies they need this fall for its “Collect forKids” campaign. A $25 donation will fill abackpack with FCPS approved supplies for astudent. Organize a collection drive of newbackpacks in your community and bring to oneof the Collect for Kids drop off locations. Visitwww.collectforkids.org/get-involved or call 703-204-3941.

THURSDAY/AUG. 22Hispanic Connect NOVA. 8:30-9:30 a.m. at

8300 Boone Blvd. in the Partners’ ConferenceRoom, Suite 450, Vienna. Join the VirginiaHispanic Chamber for this recurring event seriesdesigned for chamber members and newcomersalike. Members, business owners, communityleaders, entrepreneurs and more connect withtheir peers, share ideas and gain usefulknowledge. Free for members, $10nonmembers. Register at www.vahcc.com/hispanic-connect-nova.

SATURDAY/AUG. 24Large Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Unity of

Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Unityof Fairfax will host a large, indoor, church yardsale with hundreds of items from manyhouseholds and a restaurant liquidation. Freeadmission. Visit www.unityoffairfax.org.

SUNDAY/AUG. 25Servicio Español (Spanish-Service). 2-3 p.m.

at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road,Oakton. El reverendo Johannys Hartog,cofundador de unityparatodos.org, el principalrecurso del movimiento Unity para materiales enespañol dirigirá un servicio dominical enespañol. Free. Visit www.unityoffairfax.org/calendar/2019-08/spanish-sunday-service formore.

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY/AUG. 28-SEPT. 25Community Emergency Response Team

Training. 7-11 p.m. at at the Fire and RescueAcademy, 4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax. TheCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT)Program trains county residents in basic disasterresponse skills, such as fire safety, light searchand rescue, team organization, and disastermedical operations. Using the training learnedin the classroom and during exercises, CERTmembers can assist others in their neighborhoodor workplace following an event whenprofessional responders are not immediatelyavailable to help. Emphasis on hands-on skilldevelopment and Fairfax County protocols andprocedures. Instructor will provide syllabus withclass schedule at first session. This training doesnot require any special physical strength oragility. Visit volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/#/opp_details/184989 to register.

THURSDAY/AUG. 29Beyond #MeToo: Strategies for Preventing

& Responding to Harassment. 9:30-11:30a.m. at Fairfax County EDA, 8300 BooneBoulevard, Ste. 450 Tysons. Presented by theMulticultural Chambers Alliance (Asian-american CC, NVBCC, The Virginia HispanicChamber). Free. Visit www.vahcc.com or call703-790-0303 to register.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 122 Proven Processes. 1-3 p.m. at Unity of

Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Thishands-on experiential class will explore provenprocesses that have been found to enhanceindividual spiritual growth and help individualswho struggle with debt, relationships, and otherlife challenges. Based on the Law of Attractionprinciples found in “Ask and It Is Given—Learning to Manifest Your Desires,” written byEsther and Hicks. Donation. Call 703-281-1767or visit 22-proven-processes.eventbrite.com.

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Vienna is steeped in history andtradition, but when it comes tothe bicycle, two-wheels is nowsharing the space with the three-

wheeled variety catering to the diversity ofriders. In recent times, Bikes@Vienna hasexperienced a demand for the three-wheeleras physically challenged riders, seniors andveterans are opting for another way to ride.

“We’re seeing a lot of needs for peoplewith disabilities,” said store manager TimFricker.

The “Rover,” by TerraTrike is one of the

lines that Bikes@Vienna carries and thecompany works with veterans as well. Theyare based in Grand Rapids, Mich. and “seea lot of vets who are fans of TerraTrike, andwe are always happy to hear how much atrike can mean to their recovery and gen-eral health,” according to their website.They offer 10 percent off for veterans.

As far as the seniors that come in the shopat Vienna, balance becomes an issue. “I’vehad a number of customers that moved tothree wheels because of that,” said Fricker.

A TerraTrike Rover has a weight capacityof 400 pounds and is $1199 atBikes@Vienna. Another manufacturer theyhave is Catrike from Orlando, Fla., and theirtrikes range from $2,150 for the Pocketmodel, to $4,150 for the Dumont. The me-chanics, bigger frame and the additionalwheel are reasons these three-wheeledtrikes can be more expensive than regularbikes.

Ice is another brand from the United King-dom, who say “the best thing about ourtrikes is the enjoyment they bring to allkinds of people, from able bodied to riderswith disabilities,” their brochure stated.

Greg Billings, executive director at theWashington Area Bicyclist Association,noted that the trikes and recumbents are a“growing but niche market,” he said. “Amore diverse ridership is increasing.”

In early August, they offered a class forservice providers to train on adaptive bikes,for adults with balance issues. Sometimesadult training wheels are a quick, inexpen-sive solution, but other times a trike isneeded. “There are individuals that don’thave the balance,” he said. One of the localbike rental agencies may start renting three-wheeled trikes soon according to Billings.

Another option that could come to“shared mobility” is an e-trike. Gotcha, aSouth Carolina company, announced in

March it will add a new three-wheeled elec-tric trike. “The three wheels, state-of-the-art stability reinforcement technology, anda robust kickstand mean it’s more accessibleand stable,” the company said. This “allowsriders to traverse significantly longer dis-tances as compared to a scooter or bike.”

Out front at Bikes@Vienna, the bikes ondisplay include many traditional two-wheel-ers as recumbent bikes.

They are located between Maple Avenueand Church Street, which is a short distanceto the WO&D bike trail, so getting anywhereis easy. “We see a large number of commut-ers,” Fricker said. They also offer foldingbikes, upright bikes and recumbent two-wheelers. They still have the classic three-wheeled bike with a basket on the front -aka the “granny bike” - once popular withseniors, “When I tell people on the phonethat we sell trikes, that’s what they picture,”Fricker said.

Tim Fricke points to one of their more popular models.

Three-Wheeled Bikes Becoming PopularBikes@Viennasees the uptickthis summer.

Bikes@Vienna manager Tim Fricker.For those needing a rest after a ride, there is a special hand-paintedbench out front.

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