Current & Future Forums

November 6, 2024 Forum

Author John Wasowicz will visit us. John is a local author and attorney, will tell us about ”Spite House,” his latest book (# 7) in the Old Town mystery series. He introduced readers to his protagonist Mo Katz in “Daingerfield Island” in 2017 and has written several books featuring an assortment of crime fighters who tackle cases in Old Town Alexandria. Titles include “Jones Point,” referring to the park beneath the Wilson Bridge, and “Gadsby’s Corner,” which is set in Gadsby’s Tavern in the heart of Old Town.

“Spite House” is named after a tiny house located in the 400 block of Prince Street, one of four such houses in Old Town. Each was constructed within an alley between two larger homes, thought to have been done spitefully to stop people from loitering there. The story chronicles the exploits of the crime-solving attorney Mo Katz, whose law office is located at 221B Wales Alley, a nod to the great detective Sherlock Holmes, who lived at 221B Baker Street, London.

John will be selling signed copies of “Spite House” at a reduced price. He has lived in Northern Virginia since 1976. He began his career as an aide to the late Edward Brooke, U.S. Senator from his home state of Massachusetts. After earning a law degree in 1984 from Catholic University, John served as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Arlington and was in private practice in Alexandria and Fairfax. Since 2005, he has been an attorney in federal service. John also spent eight years as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He currently resides in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax County.

Social Activities: 9:30 a.m.

Announcements: 9:50

Presentation: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location: Little River United Church of Christ – 8410 Little River Trnpk, Annandale, VA 22003

Guests: Guests are welcome. No registration is required.

Coordinator: Janice Viola admin@llinova.org

Future Forums

January 8, 2025 – David Tucker from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will present on his organization and their activities. ZOOM presentation.
February 5, 2025 – Michael Stewart will talk about Alcatraz. ZOOM presentation.
March 5, 2025 – Richard Forno will present on Cybersecurity. ZOOM presentation.
April 2, 2025 – Jo Doumbia will present “Waiting for the Raptors. Location – LRUCC,
May 7, 2025 – John Lechelt will discuss guns in America. Location – LRUCC.
June 4, 2025 – Annual LLI/NOVA Membership meeting and Dr. Dianne Mucci, Annandale NOVA Provost on an update to NOVA. Location – LRUCC.