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\ z ON McLean : v 1ennaand OaktonPage 3Out of thisWorld at LangleyViva! Vienna!Page 6Page 3Covid Fraud Ring?Postal CustomerECR WSSPage 9June 1-7, 2022PRSRT STDU.S. PostagePAIDEaston, MDpermit #322Photo by Mercia Hobson/The ConnectionCould a Flock ofFlamingos AppearAt Your House?Attention Postmaster:Time sensitive material.Requested in home 6-2-22Entertainment, Page 8 v Classified, Page 10The 2022 ViVa! Vienna Festival drew thousandsof people to the three-day family-friendly eventon Memorial Day weekend, featuring rides,games, musical acts, a food court, and vendors,plus a Memorial Day Tribute with local, county,and state elected leaders.online at www.connectionnewspapers.com
V H TheSylvesteryR C Memory Care CommunityVinson Hall Retirement CommunityEvery moment is an opportunity.The Sylvestery at Vinson Hall Retirement Community strives to ensure that each moment is anopportunity for meaning and comfort. The Sylvestery offers round-the-clock dementia care for thosewho are still active but require specialized support for Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss.Call us today to learn more703-935-5209Check our blog for the latest at Vinson Hall Retirement Community!The Sylvestery’s award-winning, 36-resident community is located just across the street from Vinson Hall RetirementCommunity’s main campus. No military or government affiliation required for residence at The Sylvestery.2 v Vienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 1-7, 2022www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
NewsFlamingos inYour Front Yard?New Program by Woman’s Club of McLean.If you see a flock of flamingos in yourneighbor’s yard, don’t be alarmed. Theyare just roosting there to help the Woman’s Club of McLean raise money for local charities.The program is called “You’ve BeenFlocked.” Anyone can pay the suggested donation of 80 to have someone’s yard covered with pretty, plastic pink flamingos. Ifthe recipient is out of the McLean area, thedonation is 100. When the recipient youflocked wakes up in the morning, they aresurprised by all the flamingos in their yard.There is also a sign that tells them that theyhave been flocked, along with a nice letterexplaining the program. The flamingos arepicked up after 3 days.Due to the pandemic, the Woman’s Clubhas been unable to have their major fundraiser, The Holiday Homes Tour. It’s beentwo years without having the much neededfunds to help local organizations. A few ofthese are: McLean Volunteer Fire Department, SHARE, Veterans’ Transitional Housing, Animal Welfare and Second Story. So,the flamingos are trying to make up for it.Great gift idea for graduations, birthdays,anniversaries, etc.If you would like to donate to have afriend’s yard flocked, you may contact EmmaLea Moorman, Assistant Treasurer, Woman’sClub of McLean, at 703-821-9144.Could this happen to you?Langley High School Orchestra Presents Out of This WorldPhotos by Jen DzwonczykBy Erika LiLangley SeniorUnder a swirling sky of stars projected on theceiling and before a packed house of exhilarated audience members, Langley High School’sorchestra closed out the school year with a spacethemed concert for the ages.The evening began with a grand opening, with thePhilharmonic orchestra performing Gustav Holst’sbeloved “Jupiter,” from the Planets suite. Aptly epigraphed as “the bringer of jollity,” the piece exudedvitality and grandeur, an effect amplified with fullbrass, woodwinds, and percussion accompaniment.On a similarly momentous note, the orchestra thenpresented the world premiere of “The Artemis Generation,” guest conducted by the composer himself,Doug Wallace. The piece was commissioned by theAmerican Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and featuresprominent percussion sections, creating a futuristicand haunting sound that conveyed the piece’s message of hope for a new generation of space explorers.Langley’s senior orchestra members then performed a slate of nostalgic space-age pieces. They firstpresented the main theme of the classic movie E.T.The Extra-Terrestrial, by John Williams, an airy andwhimsical piece with a message on the importanceof friendship and childhood. From the science fictionfilm Interstellar, the senior musicians performed HansZimmer’s “No Time For Caution,” an eerie and powerful piece amplified with an organ backing track.Langley’s auditorium was then transported to a galaxyfar far away, with the senior musicians playing “Rey’sTheme” by John Williams, a piece from Star Wars:The Force Awakens. Performers wrapped their bowsin colorful LED lights, reminiscent of lightsabers andepic space battles as they played through the music.The junior musicians of the orchestra then took thestage with iconic extraterrestrial-themed pieces fromthe silver screen. With Michael Giacchino’s Star Trek,then James Horner’s “I See You” from the blockbusterfilm Avatar, clips from movies played on the screenwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comCello player Zach Baker dressed up as an astronaut to make the senior performance truly out ofthis world!alongside the musicians. Freshman cellist Luke Yangnoted that the “movie scenes in the background wasa cool idea that added a positive element to the concert.” The junior orchestra members closed off theirsection of the performance with a universally recognizable medley of themes from Star Wars: The LastJedi, by John Williams.The Concert orchestra, composed of freshman andsophomore players, carried a modern and futuristictone through their repertoire of pieces. Beginningwith the theme from world-renowned British television series, Dr. Who, by Murray Gold, the orchestratold the story of an eccentric alien traveling throughtime in a telephone box through exhilarating and mysterious musical passages. The next pieces were ampedup and energizing, with the superhero-themed “Emerald Falcon” by Richard Meyer, and the theme from thevideo game Halo, by Marty O’Donnell, accompaniedby junior Wesley Chang on electric guitar.See Langley HS Orchestra, Page 5With bows wrapped in LED lights, Langley HS Orchestra’s seniormusicians performed space-age music in their final concert.Vienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 1-7, 2022 v 3
NewsMcLean Art Show OpensShirley RuheThe ConnectionGGinger Sanaie, McLean artistinger Sanaie from McLean is exhibiting threewatercolors at the opening reception of theMcLean Art Show Friday May 13.Sanaie says most people have themisconception that watercolors arepale and fade but it’s not true. Theyhave the same pigment as in thecolor of your auto.She points to her painting of asmall dog exhibited on the panels.It only has three colors—yellow,blue and burnt sienna. “I can mixthem and don’t need a lot.” Sanaiehas been painting for 20 years. “Myparents didn’t encourage an artdegree so I became a lawyer.” Butwhen she retired and the childrenwere gone she had time, so she began to paint more. “It’s fun and Ilike to see that I have a product. It’sall you.” She encourages people tojust go take a class. She started withadult education in Fairfax. “There’sso much you can do now includingonline classes.”The McLean Art Society (MAS),in existence since 1955, has sponsored the art show held at WalkerJane McElvary Coonce, Arlington artistChapel United Methodist Churchin Arlington. Lori Lisiecki who isin charge of this show says theystarted setting up on Thursday andspent most of the day on the mechanics, then today the 21 artistsbrought in the 84 hanging exhibitsas well as the smaller paintings displayed on the tables.The McLean Art Society members include working artists, beginners and individuals who have aninterest in art. They hold monthlymeetings open to the public at theMcLean Community Center as wellas demonstrations and lectures.Anna Katalkina, President of McLean Art Society is greeting visitorsbut says she doesn’t have any of heroil paintings in the Old Dutch Masters style on exhibit for this show. “Iam in three shows at the same timeand just couldn’t do it.”Jane McElvary Coonce, Arlington, is exhibiting a variety of oilpaintings including a large koi in arock pond selling for 600, a smaller peony picture for 250, a crab,and a landscape of Key Bridge. Shesays she teaches art at the Arlington Adult Center but began painting with her mother 40 years ago.She remembers her mother loved topaint birds.Coonce says her koi picture tooka while. “You don’t just do it one sitting. You have to draw it out first,then start blocking the color downto see if it is working. Then youhave to refine it. You don’t want thefish floating on top of the water soyou have to work with the water.”Coonce says she exhibits in different shows. “The problem withpainting is that if you don’t sellthem, your house is full of paintings. COVID was really bad becauseI made the commitment to paint every day. I had so many.”For more information www.mcleanartsociety.org4 v Vienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 1-7, 2022McLean Art Society show atWalker Chapel May 13-14www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
NewsEnforcement Stepping Up at Scott’s RunScott’s Run Nature Preserve in Great Falls,Virginia is a fantastic natural resource to beenjoyed by those looking for a quiet placeto enjoy a hike; to gaze at the waterfall andstreams, as well as the shoreline of the Potomac River; and to take in the rich abundanceof local fauna, woodland creatures and natural resources.If you are seeking a place to drink alcohol, swim or wade in the water, or climbon rocks, this is not the place. The FairfaxCounty Park Authority will be working collaboratively with the Fairfax County PoliceDepartment to ensure only permitted activities take place in this natural area, that people can recreate safely, and that the rules asthey apply to alcohol and use of the preserveare observed.Law enforcement and FCPA staff will beenforcing the rules as follows:No coolers are allowed. No alcohol orglass bottles are permitted in Scott’s Run.Bags will be checked at parking lot trailheads. Enforcement will be stepped up atthe waterfall area.No swimming, wading or boating allowedat Scott’s Run. Crowds in the water threatenthe many invertebrates and the remarkableand rare plant species that call the preservehome. Parking is limited to 50 cars in thedesignated parking areas. No parking is permitted in adjacent neighborhoods or alongthe roadway leading to the park. Dogs mustbe on a leash while in the park.Our rules are posted on the Scott’s RunNature Preserve Park Rules webpage. ��s Run Nature Preserve is locatedat 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia. For more information, visit Scott’s RunNature Preserve. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scotts-runLangley HS OrchestraFrom Page 3In a bittersweet close to the evening, senior musicians once again took the stage toperform “City of Stars” by Justin Hurwitz,from the critically acclaimed film La La Land.Langley’s orchestra has a long-standing tradition of a “senior song,” a piece selected bygraduating orchestra members played overa slideshow of all their post-high schooldestinations. “City of Stars” was a particu-larly meaningful selection- the same seniorsong was selected by the graduating class of2020, who never got to perform it due to thepandemic.Reflecting on their tenure in Langley’s orchestra, senior musicians are nostalgic. “Orchestra has been such a core part of my highschool experience,” says senior violinist AnhThu Pham. “I’ve made so many great memories and this concert was an amazing way toconclude my four years in the program.”Same Company, Same Employees,Same Great Value - Now Celebrating 20 Years!TWO POOR TEACHERSKitchen and Bathroom RemodelingSCAN ME Electrical (ELE) Gas Fitting (GFC) Heating Ventilation and AirConditioning (HVA) Plumbing (PLB) Residential Building (RBC)Fully Insured & Class A LicensedSince 1999Free Estimates10% downnothing until the jobis complete for thepast 17 years703-999-2929Check if your contractor is licensed at the state levelhttp://www.DPOR.virginia.govVisit our website: mVienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 1-7, 2022 v 5
2022 ViVa! Vienna!The Cole Family of Vienna comes for rides, prizes, and snow cones.Isabella, 5, of Oakton, spends her second day atViVa! Vienna, this time getting her hair braidedby “Cinderella” of the Vienna Singing Princesses,otherwise known as Laelia Kavalier,16, of Vienna.Cleo Kolundzik, 3, of Oakton wants to be princessaccording to her mom, Ashley.Alona of McLean enjoys the food at ViVa! Vienna!on her first time to the festival.Maple Academy of Irish Dance performs on theTown Green Stage.2022 ViVa! Vienna! Doing a World of GoodMemorial Day Tribute held.By Mercia HobsonThe ConnectionThe Rotary Club of Vienna, in collaboration withtitle sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union andthe Town of Vienna, returned infull force for 2022 ViVa! Vienna!Back to its 2019 footprint with theclosing of Church Street, the threeday, admission-free Memorial DayFestival welcomed the local community. As part of ViVa! Vienna!, onMonday, May 30, Rotary held a Memorial Day Tribute on the ViennaTown Green featuring remarks bylocal, county, and state leadership.This year, Rotary benefited froma new event at ViVa! Vienna! calledBackstage Brew Fest. It mirroredthe recently held Taste of Vienna.“We are doing it on two days,over at the Vienna Firehouse,” saidA.J. Oskuie, 2022 ViVa! Vienna!Chair and Rotarian. “It (BackstageBrew Fest) is a new pipeline of giving for us (as) we work in conjunction with the Vienna Volunteer FireDepartment,” Oskuie said.The Club’s support, coupled withproceeds of ViVa! Vienna!, wouldbe approximately 250,000 and goto over 70 different local charitableorganizations, according to Oskuie.Oskuie lauded the community and the Vienna Town Council’s“fantastic” support for the new effort. He noted that the beer wasexclusively offered at the fire station because the Rotary wanted toCrowds come in full force to celebrate community and MemorialDay together at the 2022 ViVa! brought to patrons by the RotaryClub of Vienna with its partners Navy Federal Credit Union and theTown of Vienna.The Coozies perform on the Lawyers Road Stage.maintain the family-friendly natureof ViVa! Vienna! The event included amusement rides and activitiesprovided by the clubs’ partner, ColeAmusements, an extensive selection of food and business vendors,and two stages of musical performances.Major Gunnar Spafford, USMC(retired), Vienna Rotary Club, andMaster of Ceremonies for the Memorial Day Tribute, said that hewould discuss the true meaning ofPhotos byMercia Hobson/ConnectionNewspapersMemorial Day at the 1 p.m. program the following day. The purpose of the tribute was to ”honorour war dead who sacrificed theirlives for the freedoms we all enjoyin the United States of America,”according to the program.Spafford said that some servicemembers get upset when peoplewish them a happy Memorial Daysince the day is not about them.“I’m trying to educate [the servicemembers] that it is okay, as long asyou turn around and educate people about the true meaning of Memorial Day,” Spafford said.Spafford watched the familiesand teens in front of him maketheir way toward ViVa! Vienna!’sattractions, games, and fun. “[Memorial Day] is a day to rememberthose who have come before, goneoff to war, and been killed in combat,” Spafford said. “I’m going tomake sure that we take a lot oftime and talk about the over onemillion Americans who have diedfor us to have stuff like this that weget to experience today,” he said.According to Spafford, it is acceptable on Memorial Day to remember and memorialize the peo-Amusement Rides by partner Cole AmusementsGames are always a draw.ple who served for 20 years andhave since died. “They still served.They gave a piece of themselves,and while they didn’t die on thebattlefield, they have passed on.It’s okay to remember them too,”he said.The Memorial Day Tribute featured remarks by speaker Rear Admiral Fred Kacher, United StatesNavy, and elected officials, MayorLinda Colbert, Town of Vienna andChairman Jeffrey McKay (D), Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.Governor Glenn Youngkin (R),who also attended the Tribute said:“Today, we pay tribute to our fallenheroes. I ask that you remembertheir courage, their devotion, and,6 v Vienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 1-7, 2022 www.ConnectionNewspapers.comAmusement Rides by partner Cole Amusementsabove all, their sacrifice and live ingratitude each and every day forthe precious gift they have given us.Freedom is not free,” Youngkin said.www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Photos byMercia Hobson/ConnectionAmusement Rides by partner Cole AmusementsNewspapersVienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 1-7, 2022 v 7
CalendarSATURDAYS UNTIL DECEMBER The Reston Farmers Market (sponsored by the Fairfax Co. ParkAuthority) will take place at LakeAnne Village from 8 a.m.-noon.SNAP beneficiaries receive up to 20 match. Visit http://restonfarmersmarket.com/SATURDAY/JUNE 4Paws on the Plaza: A Pet Event. 11a.m. – 3 p.m. At The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Pawson the Plaza invites the Tysonscommunity out to celebrate a daydevoted to their furry friends.Event activities include a dog parkand doggie splash pad, beer garden(for the humans), pet vendors,free caricatures of your pet, a DJ,a photo booth, giveaways, andmore. Some participating vendors:Becky’s Pet Care, Artful PawsPhotography, Bow Wow Designs,Operation Paws for Homes, LuckyDog Animal Rescue, HomewardTrails, Pet-O-Bed, Citizen K-9, andmore.NOW THRU DEC. 31Crafts for Kids. 10 a.m. to 12 noon.At Reston Art Gallery and Studios,11400 Washington Plaza W atLake Anne, Reston. Free, themedart projects for children (withguardian) are offered at Reston ArtGallery and Studios every Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Visit thewebsite: www.restonartgallery.comMCLEAN FARMERS MARKETThe McLean Farmers Market openedfor the 2022 season on Fridaysat Lewinsville Park, 1659 ChainBridge Road, McLean. The marketwill run every Friday from 8 a.m.to noon through Nov. 11. Localfarmers and producers will sellfresh produce and fruits; breadsand pastries; prepared foods;meats: herbs; flowers, and more.All products are grown or produced by the vendors and comefrom within 125 miles of FairfaxCounty. Visit: /HERNDON FARMERS MARKETThursdays through Nov. 3, 8 a.m. to12:30 p.m. 765 Lynn St., Herndon,VA, 20170 /herndonGREAT FALLSFARMERS MARKETThe Great Falls Farmers Market Outdoor Market is open every Saturday, Spring and Summer, 9 a.m. - 1p.m., 778 Walker Road, Great Falls.For vendors and weekly highlightssee https://www.greatfallsfarmersmarket.org/NOW THRU JUNE 19HomeAid Diaper Drive. At HomeAidOffice, 3684 Centerview Drive,Suite 110B, Chantilly. HomeAidNorthern Virginia is currentlyhosting their annual Builders forBabies diaper drive. With the driveclosing on Father’s Day (June 19th)they encourage everyone to getinvolved to reach our collectiongoal of 50,000 diapers and wipes.Then, on June 24th, they will bedistributing to roughly 20 ofour nonprofit partners in need inNorthern Virginia and Winchester.Contact Georgeanne Harter atgharter@homeaidnova.org or703-953-3529. Visit the website:https://homeaidnova.org/JUNE 2-19”Under the Sea.” At 1st Stage inTysons, 1524 Spring Hill Road Tysons. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m.and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.Tickets: 50 general admission, 47 seniors (65 ), 15 students,educators, and military. Purchaseonline at www.1ststage.org.JUNE 2-5SUNDAY/JUNE 5The Great Falls Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, June 4 in Great Falls.5K Race (Sunday, June 5 at 7:30a.m.), free shuttle bus service,and free admission. The HerndonCarnival is produced by the Townof Herndon Parks and RecreationDepartment with assistance fromlocal civic organizations and businesses. Northwest Federal CreditUnion is proud to serve as the titlesponsor for the 2022 HerndonCarnival. Event attendees can learnabout all the Carnival at herndoncarnival.net. Register for the raceat www.herndoncarnival.net/10k5k-races.html.STARTING THURSDAY, JUNE 2RCC Take a Break Concerts. 7-8:30p.m. At Reston Station, adjacentto Wiehle-Reston Metro Station,Reston. Reston Community Centerwill present their free Thursdayevening summer concerts at RestonStation in summer 2022. Previously held on Lake Anne Plaza, theseconcerts offer a variety of musicalstyles with monthly “dance night”instruction on Thursday eveningsfrom 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.JUNE 3-5Tysons Library Booksale. 10 a.m. to5 p.m. At Tysons Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike,Falls Church. Large selection ofbooks and media for all ages andinterests. Bag sale on Sunday, June5. 10 for a full grocery sack orhalf price if less. Visit the IDAY/JUNE 3Memoir Writing Workshop. 2-3 p.m.Virtual Event. Series of four workshops, 6/3, 6/10, 6/24 and 7/1.Led by Shabnam Curtis, publishedmemoirist of My Persian Paradox.Adults. Visit the website: 66657SATURDAY/JUNE 4Reston Gardens of Note. 10 a.m. to 5p.m. At various residential gardensHerndon Carnival. At Northwestin Reston. Explore residentialFederal Credit Union, 200 Springgardens in Reston on the 2022Street, Herndon. The Carnival willGardens of Note tour, includingfeature 22 rides, games, strollingmusical performances. Presentedentertainers, an assortment ofby The Reston Chorale in partnerfood vendors, a Run Into Summer8 v Vienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 1-7, 2022ship with the Reston Garden Cluband Hidden Lane Residential Landscapes. Cost: 20 in advance, 25day of event. Visit the vents/42499-gardensof-note-2022SATURDAY/JUNE 4Art Sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3124Fox Mill Road, Oakton. Vale Clubis having an Art Sale featuringoriginal artwork by several localArtists. All mediums and sizes. Allproceeds benefit the preservationof the Historic Vale School House.Don’t miss this special one dayevent. (Cash, Check and CreditCards Accepted)SATURDAY/JUNE 4Goat Yoga. 8:15-9:45 a.m. At Roer’sZoofari, 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna. Roer’s Zoofari is hosting fourSaturday-morning sessions of goatyoga this summer. For 40 ( 30for members), guests can enjoy aplayful, hour-long workout withgoats. This event will be outdoorsand socially distanced. Guests canparticipate on the grass or bringtheir own yoga mat or towel. Afterthe workout, there will be 15 minutes for cuddling with the goats.Visit the website: NE 4Bubble Fun Run. 10 a.m. to 12 noon.At McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.This fitness event is for childrenages 3 to 9 with a bubble courseand unlimited time playing inthe bubbles. Cost: 20 out ofdistrict / 15 in district. Visit thewebsite: /JUNE 4The Kinsey Sicks. 8 p.m. At RestonCommunity Theater’s CenterStage.America’s favorite DragapellaBeautyshop Quartet will serve upa feast of a cappella music andcomedy. Cost: 20 Reston/ 30Non-Reston. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.SATURDAY/JUNE 4Clifton 5K Run. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.At 7139 Main Street, Clifton. Arearesidents looking for a fun weekend activity won’t want to missthe Clifton Caboose Twilight Run,a 5K run and a one-mile run/walkheld just outside the scenic townof Clifton. A post-race party withrefreshments, live music, and anawards ceremony will take placeat the Red Barn near Clifton’s MainStreet area. Cost: 5K Run - 25,One-Mile Fun Run/Walk - 20.Visit the er/2022-clifton-caboose-run-5kSATURDAY/JUNE 4Reston Pride Festival. 12-6 p.m. AtLake Anne Plaza, Reston. Theevent includes a full day of musicaland community performers, over60 local businesses and organizations, and plenty of fun activitiesfor all. Reston Pride is a local grassroots non-profit operating underthe CORE Foundation, and servesto support and celebrate membersof the LGBTQIA community inReston and its surrounding area.,Visit www.restonpride.org.SATURDAY/JUNE 4Sacred Self Love. 7:30-9 p.m. At Honest Soul Yoga. 7505 Leesburg Pike,Falls Church. Join Johanna for a90 minute exploration of self lovewith a Sacred Cacao Ceremony,guided breathwork, meditation anda soothing sound journey. Visit thewebsite: ATURDAY/JUNE 4Great Falls Garden Tour. 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. At 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. The Great FallsGarden Club tour will includeeight gardens all located in GreatFalls ranging from a large cuttinggarden to a five-acre propertyincluding hundreds of perennials,a small orchard; a “secret garden”backyard with a waterfall and koipond. Cost is 30. arden-tour-tickets-295387220127The 16th Annual Reston SprintTriathlon will take place onSunday, June 5 at Lake NewportPool, Reston, and registration isopen. RST has added a team relayand virtual event for those whowould like additional options thisyear. We welcome all to join ouramazing community event and aregrateful for the support of our loyalvolunteers, sponsors, and athleteparticipants that have helped usremain vibrant through the years.Visit the website: https://restonsprinttri.org/SUNDAY/JUNE 5Concerts on the Green. 6-8 p.m. Atthe Village Centre Green, GreatFalls. Featuring Anglelee withspecial guest Eric Sayles - Passionate singer-songwriter with a clear,strong voice. Hosted by Great PawsMobile Veterinary Service. Comerelax at the Village Centre Greenand enjoy laid-back evenings ofgood music and good times withyour neighbors.WEDNESDAY/JUNE 8Mary Gauthier with Special Guest Jaimee Harris. 7:30 p.m. At JamminJava, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna.Visit www.jamminjava.comWEDNESDAY/JUNE 8Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition. At Tysons Corner Center,1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean.This exhibition features photosand never-before-heard storiesof the People’s Princess from herOfficial Royal Photographer, AnwarHussein, and his sons, Samir andZak, who are now Official RoyalPhotographers for the next generation of Royals. Tickets are availablehere: UNE 9Get to Know. 5-7 p.m. At BrightviewGreat Falls, 10200 Colvin RunRoad, Great Falls. Explore thecommunity, enjoy cocktails andhors d’oeuvres and meet the teamat Brightview Great Falls.SATURDAY, JUNE 11Fairfax County’s Communities of TrustCommittee will host a Public SafetyDay at London Towne Elementary School, 6100 Stone Road inCentreville. The event is slated forSaturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to2 p.m., and will feature food andgames plus various police vehicleson display. For more information,email fairfaxCOTC@gmail.com.www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
NewsSixth Defendant in 3 MillionCOVID-19 Fraud Ring Pleads GuiltyA Falls Church man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit wire fraud, bank fraud and to makefalse statements on loan applications in connectionwith COVID-relief loans.Foad Darakhshan, 46, of McLean; Haleh Farshi, 44,of Ashburn; Farough Darakhshan, 39, of Great Falls;Shoughi Darakhshan, 30, of McLean; and MarcusGharib, 29, of Tysons all previously pleaded guilty fortheir involvement in the conspiracy.According to court documents, Fouzi Darakhshan,36, conspired with his brothers and their friends tosubmit falsified loan applications in order to obtainPaycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans throughbanks and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)Bulletin BoardSATURDAY/JUNE 4Join Cub Scouts. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.At St. Francis Episcopal Church,9220 Georgetown Pike, GreatFalls. Children in grades K-5 arewelcome to join Great Falls CubScout Pack 55 for fun, adventure,life skills, camping and more. Visitthe raingutter regatta and learnabout our pack. Visit the website:https://www.gfvascouts.com/SATURDAY/JUNE 4Memorial Service for Robert “Bob”Alden. The family of Robert “Bob”Ames Alden will hold a memorialservice for McLean’s communityservant and MCC champion at 2p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at Lew-through the Small Business Administration. Altogether, the defendants wrongfully obtainedover 3 million in loan proceeds. They submitted at least 63 loan applications, ofwhich 17 were approved.The defendants used multiple shell entities theycontrolled to apply for PPPs and EIDLs and falsifiedIRS tax forms submitted to lenders. They engaged in agroup WhatsApp chat devoted to executing the fraudscheme, openly discussing falsifying documents andinflating the numbers of employees, company revenues, and payroll figures in order to induce lenders tomake the loans.The defendants are scheduled to be sentencedbeginning in July and concluding in September.They face up to 5 years in prison, full restitution,and forfeiture.Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at leasttwo weeks before the event.insville Presbyterian Church. Thechurch is located at 1724 ChainBridge Rd, McLean.Bob was a regular fixture at MCC andhis namesake, The Alden Theatre,as he was among the communityleaders who worked tirelessly toestablish MCC, McLean CentralPark and Dolley Madison Library,“the McLean Green” as he liked tocall it.Bob passed away in June, 2020, butdue to the pandemic, a properservice could not be held until now.TUESDAY/JUNE 7Hope for the Warriors Workshop. 12-1p.m. Virtual. Hope For The Warriors will be presenting a free virtual employee readiness workshop tohelp active-duty service members,veterans and military spouses intheir search for employment.As a part of the nonprofit’s Warrior’sCompass transition program, theEmployee Readiness Workshopseries will provide training to helpprepare those in the military landscape for a job search in today’scivilian climate. The workshop willoffer tools and tips as well as opportunities to network with
ed audience members, Langley High School's orchestra closed out the school year with a space themed concert for the ages. The evening began with a grand opening, with the Philharmonic orchestra performing Gustav Holst's beloved "Jupiter," from the Planets suite. Aptly epi-graphed as "the bringer of jollity," the piece exuded
