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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR LOCALEVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 24 Concerts in the Park: Nomad. Cover band Nomad will be performing classic rock songs by bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and folding chairs as well as food and water. Made possible by the City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department and Village Preservation and Improvement Society. Concerts will run until July 29. For more information, visit fallschurchva. gov/concerts. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave.). In case of rain, the show will be moved inside the Community Center (223 Little Falls St.). 7 – 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26 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) 8 a.m. – noon. For more information, visit fallschurchva. gov/547/Farmers-Market-To-Go.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27 Pre-K: Going Buggy. Join Long Branch Nature Center for an afternoon of exploration and discovery. Learn about the variety of insect life in our area and how they benefit our ecosystem. Registration is required. Themes for preschool programs are repeated during the month, so make sure to only register for one session at each nature center. Register online at parks. arlingtonva.us or by calling 703-228-4747. For information, call 703-228-6535. Ages 3 – 5. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S Carlin
Springs Rd., Arlington). 1 – 1:30 p.m. Creek Hike at Long Branch Nature Center. Families are invited on a hike to explore one of our many creeks to learn about the various creatures and plants that live in them and why creeks are vital to our ecosystem. Registration required. Children must be under adult supervision. For information, call 703-2286535. Register online at parks. arlingtonva.us or by calling 703228-4747. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington). Noon – 12:45 p.m.
VIRTUALEVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 24 Falls Church Writers Group (online). A place for writers to receive and give constructive criti-
cism on their writing. For more information or to request a Zoom invite, email Pete Sullivan at psullivan@fallschurchva.gov. 7 – 8 p.m. 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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25 Vegetable Garden Pests and Diseases (online). Join Kirsten Conrad, Extension Agent for Arlington and the City of Alexandria, for a class on recognizing common insects and diseases in your vegetable garden. Learn how to attract and encourage beneficial insects to help you fight off pests and help maintain your garden. RSVP mgnv.org/events to receive a link to participate. Sponsored by
the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. 10 – 11:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26 Talewise’s Unicorns — Break the Cage (online). Join a wild adventure about two kids who visit the city zoo and discover all sorts of animals, including a horse who knows that it’s really a unicorn! Will the animals have what it takes to join forces and stand up to the Zoo Owner? This animated story will feature life science segments that will make for an entertaining and informative experience. Program will air live on the Mary Riley Styles Public Library Facebook page. For information, contact 703-248-5034. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Recording of the performance will be available until July 3.
MONDAY, JUNE 28 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.
