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ARLINGTON CONNECTION www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Arlington A Connection Newspaper An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, VA 22102 NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, call: 703-917-6431 By fax: 703-917-0991 arlington@connectionnewspapers.com Steven Mauren Editor, 703-917-6431 smauren@connectionnewspapers.com David Schultz Reporter, 703-226-1652 dschultz@connectionnewspapers.com Rebecca Halik Editorial Asst., 703-917-6407 Mark Giannotto Sports Editor, 703-917-6409 mgiannotto@connectionnewspapers.com ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Display Ads 838-0302 Classified Ads 917-6400 Employment Ads 917-6411 Debbie Funk Display Advertising 703-518-4631 debfunk@connectionnewspapers.com Andrea Smith Classified & Employment Advertising 703-917-6401 asmith@connectionnewspapers.com Editor & Publisher: Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 mkimm@connectionnewspapers.com Editor in Chief: Steven Mauren Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp Production Manager: Jean Card Editor Emeritus: Mary Anne Weber CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 Circulation Manager: John Lovaas CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. Peter Labovitz President/CEO Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-917-6416 mkimm@connectionnewspapers.com Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President 703-917-6404 jvernon@connectionnewspapers.com Wesley DeBrosse Controller Debbie Funk National Sales 703-518-4631 debfunk@connectionnewspapers.com News Fashion World Comes to Crystal City Diverse range of styles featured in two-week long fashion festival. By Emma Gonzalez The Connection Eighteen-year-old model Lauren McAree, stood in the midst of the crowd last week with black swirls and red flowers all over her body. She appeared like a walking doll, covered in white base paint. McAree was one of the many models who participated in the Crystal Couture Festival, a twoweek long event with a different theme each night. One of the themes last week was Tat Tuesday, with a focus on tattoos and body art. “It’s a lot of fun,” McAree said, “A lot of art is involved.” Along with boutiques, Crystal Couture also partnered with Goodwill whose clothing was shown on the runway. Donations were accepted from the public. Angela Fox, CEO of Crystal City’s Business Improvement District, helped coordinate these events. “Our purpose is two-fold,” Fox said, “We have opened up the venue which is open for lease. Retailers can come in and see what’s available to them. However, we want the community to come out and come together. We’re making it a fun community.” On TAT Tuesday, Feb. 17, pretzels and temporary tattoo stickers were placed on tables and organic beer was available for free tasting. Along with McAree, other models were being painted with a variety of colors such as neon green, yellow, white, red, blue and brown. Swirls, whiskers, wigs, feathers, flowers and paw prints accompa- Letters to the Editor Support Nonprofits To the Editor: David Schultz’s Feb. 18 article “Freddie Mac To Resume Giving to Local Charities” offered a glimmer of hope to many charities in our region — including ours, SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of Northern Virginia — who have received grants from the Freddie Mac Foundation in the past. But the article also served as an important reminder for all of us in times like these: prevention programs are more important now than ever before. Recent reports note reports of child abuse and neglect are up in When & Where The Crystal Couture Festival is taking place every night from now until Feb. 28 at 2450 Crystal Drive in Arlington. ❖ Feb. 26: Denim Night Thursday (6 -10 p.m.) ❖ Feb. 27: Foxy Friday Animal Prints (6 -10 p.m.) ❖ Feb. 28: Cocktail Dress Saturday (11a.m. – 3 p.m.) and Closing Night Gown ❖ Gala (6 -10 p.m.) Admission is free. For more information, see www.crystalcity.org. nied the body paint. As music accompanied the event and models walked around in their painted costumes, belly dancing was also a part of the entertainment as was Synetic Theatre, which had cast members play a snippet of their current play, “Dante.” Vendors added to the night’s activities. Imani Brown, owner of Artistic Sole, had a smile on her face and danced along to the music with her co-workers. “I have been working with this company for three years. I have always loved art, especially painting. Long story short, I decided to paint on sneakers because they are easier to carry, and since then I have been painting on sneakers,” Brown said. The sneakers ranged from cheetah print to President Obama’s face in a hue of blue. “I want my customers to feel like they have wearable art,” Brown said. The next evening, Crystal Cou See Crystal, Page 15 our community. Domestic violence is on the rise. Families across our region are in critical need of support. But not all hope is lost. We can do something about it. SCAN — like many other groups across the region — offers regular parent support groups, providing a safe place where parents can share their frustrations and triumphs in a supportive environment and learn new strategies to deal with these challenges. The groups also introduce parents to a wide variety of community resources available in the region, including those related to financial and housing issues. To learn more about our parent support groups or download our Parent Connection Resource Guide, Model Lauren McAree shows off her body paint at the Crystal Couture Fashion Festival. which lists other groups across the region, visit our Web site at www.scanva.org. Freddie Mac is only one source of funding. Our hope is that other businesses — and individuals — follow this lead and find a way to continue to support critical programs like these when we need them the most. Parenting is seldom an easy job, and in today’s economic climate it can seem impossible. Now is the time to help parents reach out for support. Now is our chance to prevent more child abuse and neglect before it has a chance to start. Diane Charles, Executive Director, SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of Northern Virginia Remembering Bozman To the Editor: Even after she had retired, I could count on seeing Ellen Bozman’s smiling face in the crowd of dignitaries or just folks out to enjoy themselves at many Arlington County functions. And she always made each person feel special — she remembered the names and faces of so many of her admiring public! She will be missed. God bless and Godspeed you Ellen Bozman! Azar Attura 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Photo by Emma Gonzalez/The Connection
Bulletin Board Know of something missing from our community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703- 917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome. For more volunteer opportunities, classes, announcements visit www.arlingtonconnection.com and click on Community. ONGOING ITEMS Beginning Thursday, March 5, NAMI-Northern Virginia offers a free, 12-week education course in Arlington on mental illness for family members of individuals with mental illness. Contact Marie Fordham at 517-213-0668 for more information. Lent Activities - Clarendon UMC (606 N. Irving, Arlington) will hold a variety of activities during the Lenten Season. All activities will include childcare for babies and toddlers, as well as special activities for school age children. Wednesday, Feb. 25 marks the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday services at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. A special “Child’s View of Lent” will be held in the Praise Room. Visit www.morefaith.org for details on activities. For more information, contact Diane Smith at 703-527-8574. The Army Officers’ Wives’ Club of the Greater Washington Area (AOWCGWA) and the AOWCGWA-Fort Myer Thrift Shop have welfare grant applications available. The official grant application must be received no later than April 15. Early submissions are encouraged. For eligibility requirements, information, instructions and to download the official Grant Application www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Form 2008-2009, visit http:// aowcgwa.org/welfare.htm Every Saturday through April 11, there is Free Tax Preparation. 10 a.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. First-come first-served. Visit www.aarp.org/taxaide for more. SATURDAY/FEB. 28 Inside Greening Your Congregation. Discuss saving money, how to help in community and more from 9 a.m.-noon at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N. Glebe Road. RSVP at 202- 885-8684. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 4 Money Talk. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Women can take on their finances. $20 includes textbook. 703-228-6417. Workshop. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Workshop on networking. Free. 703- 228-0322. MONDAY/MARCH 9 Prayer Breakfast. 10 a.m. at Woman’s Club of Arlington, 700 S. Buchanan St. $5/person. Registration required, 703-553-5800. TUESDAY/MARCH 10 Meeting. 6:30 p.m. at NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd. The Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment will discuss “Think Local – Act Green. How Businesses are Promoting Environmental and Community Values.” Free. Visit www.arlingtonenvironment.org or 703-228-6427. 703-534-4477 Introduces… SCRUBBABLE FINISHES GREAT COVERAGE 1 FREE 2 oz. 5701 N. Lee Hwy. Arlington, VA 22207 Don’t Miss The Opportunity to Save View the virtual tour at Award Winning Remodeling • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions • Basements • Porticos • In-Law Suites • Sundecks • Media Rooms • Garages • Sun Rooms • Built-Ins • Porches Arlington Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2009 ❖ 7
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