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SEPTEMBER 10 - 16, 2020 | PAGE 19
The Toy Nest is now open for small private parties on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 – 7 pm. The new children’s party option provides space, toys for the kids to play with, and additional supervision so parents can enjoy the event as well. Food and beverages may be brought in from home or local restaurants. Party limit is 10 children and 10 adults. The Toy Nest is located at 98 N. Washington Street. For more information, visit www.thetoynest.com.
The News-Press Five Ingredient Recipe Challenge is Next Week
The Falls Church News-Press has issued a Five Ingredient Recipe Challenge to local restaurants. Participating restaurants will provided a list of the same 3 ingredients and will add 2 additional ingredients of their own to create a 5 ingredient recipe. Recipes will be posted to the FCNP website along with a reader survey to select the winning recipe. The winning restaurant will receive a refund of their $100 registration fee plus an additional $100. Registrants recieve an ad printed in the September 17 issue of this paper, their ad and recipe posted to the FCNP website for a month, and mentions on social media regarding the challenge. The deadline to register is September 14 at 7:00 pm. Contact Melissa Morse at mmorse@fcnp.com for more information or to sign up.
FC Chamber Hosting a Meet the Falls Church Candidates Event
The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Meet the Falls Church City Council Candidates” event via Zoom on Tuesday, September 15 from noon to 1:30 pm. Three local residents are running for the City Council seat held by the late Dan Sze. Debbie Hiscott, Joshua Shokoor, and Simone Pass Tucker will introduce themselves and share their key issues and reasons for running. The event will be moderated by the Chamber’s Legislative Committee Chair Andrew Painter. There is no cost to attend but donations are appreciated and attendees are encouraged to pick up lunch or have it delivered from a local restaurant. For more information about this event or a virtual member and prospective member orientation session on September 18, visit the Chamber calendar at www.FallsChurchChamber.org.
Body Dynamics Inc. Offering New Virtual Class
Body Dynamics Inc. is offering a new virtual class, Recharge in 20, free through the month of September. The class, led by Jorge Villalobos, is intended to provide a break from the day and introduce light activity and stretching to reduce aching, stress, and strain that typical office work can cause. Recharge in 20 will be offered Wednesdays from 2:15 – 2:35 pm. Body Dynamics is located at 410 S. Maple Avenue in Falls Church. To register or more information about BDI’s classes and services, visit www.bodydynamicsinc.com.
Join the Journey is hosting Hope for the Hurting BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, September 19 from noon to 3 pm at Falls Church VFW Post 9274. The event is a free fundraiser for Join the Journey’s work to distribute micro-loans to entrepreneurs in the developing world. All are welcome to attend this event, which is also designed to connect with Falls Church veterans who have served both their country and continue to serve their community. The VFW is located at 7118 Shreve Road in Falls Church. For more information, visit www. jtjourney.org/hopeforhurting.
Local Businesses Named in Best Places to Work Lists
LF Jennings, Inc. was ranked 22 in the large companies category of Best Places to Work in the by the Washington Business Journal. The local general contracting firm with 189 employees is located in the City of Falls Church at 407 N. Washington Street in Falls Church. Great American Restaurants ranked 7 in the extra large company category. The upscale casual restaurant business has 595 employees and is located at 3066 Gatehouse Plaza in the Fairview Park area of Falls Church. For more information and to see the full lists, visit www. washingtonbusinessjournal.com.
Business News & Notes is compiled by Sally Cole, Executive Director of Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at sally@fallschurchchamber.org.
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PUBLIC NOTICE MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM® — SITE VISIT
• Inova Fairfax Campus has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation of Magnet. Magnet designation recognizes excellence in nursing services.
• Patients, family members, sta , and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail and direct mail.
• Your comments must be received by the Magnet Program O ce by October 10, 2020.
NOTE: All comments are CONFIDENTIAL and are not shared with the health care organization. Comments may be anonymous, but they must be sent in writing to the Magnet Program O ce.
Address: AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM OFFICE 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492
E-Mail: magnet@ana.org
