CountrySide/ Cascades
Prank or crime, a trailer, a Walk to School, an anniversary, Chili Night, Farmers Market, bookish events
By Kathie Felix
Prank or crime: Several Cascades residents have expressed alarm and concern about recent doorbell ringing episodes between 10:30 and 11 p.m., at least one of which involved a white four-seat golf cart that sped away. While this is most likely a prank on the part of some thoughtless teens, these incidents are extremely upsetting for some folks especially those home alone. Parents, this might be a good time to have a talk with the younger crowd about the unpleasant emotions that a late-night doorbell chime can trigger. Anyone experiencing this type of activity should report the incident to the Sheriff’s office at 703-777-1021.
Coming soon: Dominion High School’s ATLAS parent/teacher organization brings the award-winning political satire troupe, The Capitol Steps, to DHS for a Nov. 9 musical comedy show and fundraiser. Tickets are available now at dhsatlas.myevent.com. Admission is $20 for students and seniors, $15 per person for a group of 20 or more adults, $20 per person for a group of 10 to 19 adults, and $28 for a single adult/$50 for a couple. The group pricing discounts are available until Oct. 31. Contact CapStepsatDHS@aol.com.
Walk to School: Potowmack Elementary is holding its third annual Walk to School Week (IWALK) through Oct. 10. The event recognizes students who walk to school; the rewards include stickers and a mention on the school’s morning news show. Potowmack is one of 19 schools in Virginia holding an IWALK event this year.
Anniversary party: The CountrySide Women’s Club holds its fall charity fundraising luncheon and 20th anniversary party on Oct. 10 at the River Creek Country Club. Be sure to bring along some extra funds to buy plenty of tickets for the always-entertaining charity raffle. Call 703-727-7744.
Chili Night: The Supper Club of the CountrySide Women’s Club holds a Chili Night at the Barger home on Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. Call 703-724-9479.
Farmers Market: The fall fun is just beginning at the Cascades Farmers Market. The next market day is Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in the parking lot of the Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace. If you’re wondering what to do with the goodies you found at the market, you can find some great recipes at www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org. This week, there’s a very interesting squash casserole recipe in the Cascades Farmers Market online newsletter.
Book lunch: The Book Club of the CountrySide Women’s Club meets Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Panera Café in Lansdowne to discuss “The Drowning Tree” by Carol Goodman. Call 703-723-4344.
More reading: The Cascades Women’s Book Club is reading “Savannah Blues” by Mary Kay Andrews for its October meeting. Call 703-421-1060.