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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR LOCALEVENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 18 News-Press “Spot of the Week.” Interested readers and supporters of the Falls Church News-Press can join the staff at a restaurant in or around the City of Falls Church to celebrate the paper’s weekly publication. Learn how to become a member of the News-Press, get a chance to purchase one of the paper’s books, “The Front Page: The First Five Years: 1991 – 1996” or just get to know members of the staff better. This week the News-Press will be at Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church) from 6 – 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 20 Spring Sunrise Trail Hike. Interested participants can join the staff at Arlington Parks for a
sunrise hike around Glencarlyn Park, which is a part of the Long Branch Nature Center, to welcome the first day of the astronomical spring. The group will keep our eyes and ears open for wildlife as they walk through old age woods and along local streams. Families. Register children and adults; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. To register, contact 703228-4747. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington). 6:45 – 8:15 a.m. Falls Church Farmers Market. The Falls Church Farmers Market runs every Saturday, where attendees will find fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music and more. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church) 9 a.m. – noon. For more information, visit the Calendar item’s page at fallschurchva.gov/547/ Farmers-Market-To-Go.
Equinox Campfire. Families can gather at Long Branch Nature Center for the Equinox Campfire. The group will learn, tell stories and do other fun things. Fire and sticks will be provided; attendees should bring their own s’mores supplies. Register adults and youth by contacting Bobbi Farley bfarley@arlingtonva.us. 7 – 8 p.m. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington).
SUNDAY, MARCH 21 R.I.P. — Remove Invasive Plants. Want to restore habitat and increase native species diversity in Arlington? Groups help every month to make a difference with the return of vegetation and animals that depend on areas once covered in invasive plants. Adults, teens and families ages 8 and up. For information, call 703-2286535. Registration not required. Long Branch Nature Center at
Glencarlyn Park (625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington). 2 – 4 p.m.
VIRTUALEVENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 18 Online Preschool Story Time. Those who are interested can join the Mary Riley Styles Library staff live on the library’s Facebook page for a virtual fun time of stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 0-5. Visit facebook.com/mrspl to join in on the activities. 10:30 – 11 a.m. Jane Austen Book Discussion (online). A monthly discussion covering the works of literary icon Jane Austen, hosted by Mary Riley Styles Public Library staff. This month’s book is a unique biography of Austen titled “The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things” by Paula Byrne. This program will be held online via Zoom.
For more information, email Marshall Webster at mwebster@ fallschurchva.gov. 7 – 8 p.m.
MONDAY, MARCH 22 ESOL Conversation Group (online). Interested participants can practice their English with a weekly ESOL conversation group. This program meets online via Zoom. To request a Zoom invite, email Marshall Webster at mwebster@fallschurchva.gov. 7 – 8:30 p.m. City Council Meeting (online). City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of the month, with the exception of August and December when only one meeting is held. These meetings are open to the public and are conducted to allow Council Members to discuss upcoming legislation and policy issues and the public is invited to speak. All participating members of the City Council will be present at this meeting through electronic means. All members of the public may view this electronic meeting via www.fallschurchva.gov/ CouncilMeetings. The meeting may also be viewed on FCCTV
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