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Join us... February Networking Luncheon
Jim Snyder, FC Director of Economic Services, will provide an update on pending and future development projects in Falls Church. Tuesday, February 20 11:30 am - 1:15 pm The Italian Café — 7161 Lee Highway, Falls Church
Reservations are required. Email info@fallschurchchamber.org or register online at www.FallsChurchChamber.org. Tickets are $27 for Chamber members, $32 for non members. An additional $5 will be charged for walk-ins.
February Networking Mixer
Tuesday, February 27, 5:30—7:00 pm Hosted by Comfort Inn Arlington Boulevard
6111 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church Join us for an evening of networking and refreshments as we help Comfort Inn celebrate their renovation with a ribbon cutting. Partners
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NEWS BRIEFS Aurora House Expands Program
Falls Church City-run Aurora House has announced this week a new initiative that will provide young women with support services during their transition to adulthood. The Transitional Living Program will train young women in the skills they need to successfully live on their own while remaining active participants of the community. Aurora House is a community-based group home for at-risk adolescent females located in the City and serving the entire region. Since its inception in the 1990s, it has had a capacity of 12 residents serving ages of 13 to 17. Last week, the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice authorized extending the age range to 13 to 20. With this new capability, the program will now provide the Transitional Living Program that will provide young women with the necessary skills to return to the community, live on their own successfully, and become productive members of society, according to an Aurora House statement. Rachel Kindell, Aurora House Group Home Manager, stated, “This new program will help youth develop much-needed independent living skills in a nurturing environment that offers stability, consistency, and safety.” Nancy Vincent of the Falls Church Director of Housing and Human Services, added, “This ground-breaking new program will provide extra support to young people in need and put them on the path to become well-balanced, independent adults.” Eligible residents (up to age 20) will live at Aurora House for an additional four months followed by two months living off-site with continued mentorship, coaching, and guidance from Aurora House staff. The Transitional Living Program will provide opportunities for personal development while fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment with a focus on employment and independent living skills.
Del. Simon Town Hall This Saturday State Delegate Marcus B. Simon, a Democrat who represents the 53rd District that includes the City of Falls Church, will host a mid-session town hall on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. – noon. at the Falls Church Community Center. He will discuss legislative updates at the session halfway point as well as answer questions from attendees.
Fee for Out-of-State Licenses Commences March 1
61 days to Tax Day! Did you invest last year? Don’t forget your annual earnings statement!
Effective March 1, a $100 fee will be imposed on vehicles registered with the City of Falls Church that do not display current Virginia license plates, the City has announced. The $100 out-of-state plate fee will be due annually. The purpose of the fee, which is already in effect in surrounding jurisdictions, is to encourage compliance with City and State licensing and registration laws. While the enforcement of Virginia Vehicle registration requirements lies with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Commissioner of Revenue is charged with assessing the annual personal property tax and out-of-state plate fee. Exemptions from the $100 out-of-state license plate fee include: Taxpayers with Virginia license plates; Taxpayers who have their vehicle titled and registered in Virginia within 30 days of moving to the City of Falls Church; and, owners of the following vehicles: ActiveDuty Military personnel and/or their spouses who have been exempted from the Personal Property tax; Members of the U.S. Senate and Congress, taxicabs, and vehicles registered with the U.S. Department of State that have diplomatic license plates; and, those full-time students attending school in Virginia who have been exempted from Personal Property tax in Falls Church. (Exception – if full-time students are gainfully employed — except in limited circumstances related to degree requirements of financial aid programs — they will be subject to the out-of-state plate fee.)
Culmore Multicultural Day Set for April 7 The region is a melting pot of music, dance and cultures from around the world and this diversity will be celebrated at the Culmore Multicultural Day 2018 on Saturday, April 7. This annual event returns to the Woodrow Wilson Library, 6101 Knollwood Ave. in Falls Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will feature live music, folklore dances and activities for the kids. Participants can climb aboard fire trucks and other vehicles that include public safety vehicles, and a variety of resource tables that tie into the theme of “Healthy Environment, Healthy Community” will be included.
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Correction: Eden Center New Year Celebration This Weekend In last week’s News Briefs, the News-Press published the incorrect date of Eden Center’s Tết celebration. The Vietnamese New Year event will take place this weekend, starting Friday, Feb. 16 and running through Sunday, Feb. 18. The News-Press apologizes for the error.