Pre-School Story Time, Salute to Volunteers, Leaf Collection

Here's a look ahead at what's coming up this week in Falls Church. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Pre-School Story Time: Monday and Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Mary Riley Styles Library. Ages 2-5 on Monday, ages 18-36 months Tuesday. At 11 a.m., Playtime with Early Learning Center, ages 0-5. For more information visit the Web site.

Speak Up! Got a beef that you think state lawmakers can solve? At Monday's City Council meeting, the City Council will consider adoption of the 2014 Legislative Program. The public is invited to speak during the meeting or email comments to cityclerk (at) fallschurchva.gov. More information at http://bit.ly/1bcmyFm

Falls Church to Give Thanks for Volunteers Monday: Volunteers from the City of Falls Church's 60-plus organizations are invited to attend the Monday Council meeting to be honored by both Council and Staff for their contributions this past year. Their dedication and civic pride is what makes The Little City a truly special place to live and work, the City said in a news release.

A proclamation will be issued giving thanks for all that the City’s volunteers have done on behalf of their community, and a small token of appreciation will be shared with those in attendance.

Evidence of their hard work can be seen throughout the City – from parks, to the Senior Center, Aurora House, the Recycling Center, the Library, the Community Center, and City Hall itself. The City is incredibly grateful for all the time and energy that City residents and businesses have devoted to these various causes and projects, the news release stated.
 
Leaf Collection Continues: This week, look for leaf pick-up north of Broad Street, with no collection on Thanksgiving Day or Friday. Click here for more information. Get free leaf mulch (details here).

Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28: City Hall, Community Center, Courts, DMV Select in City Hall, Library, Senior Center, Sheriff's Office

Closed Friday: City Hall, Courts, DMV Select in City Hall, Library, Senior Center, Sheriff's Office; Community Center Open 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Coming Up in Falls Church:

Save the Date: City Council Reception and Swearing-In Ceremony will take place Monday, Dec. 9. The City Council Reception is at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center. The City Council Swearing-In Ceremony takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. 

At the Dec. 9 Regular Council Meeting, City Council-Elect will be sworn in to office. They will officially take office in January 2014. A reception will precede the meeting to thank outgoing Council and welcome the new members. 

Marybeth Connelly, Karen Oliver, and Dan Sze were elected to the Council, and David Snyder was re-elected in the November 2013 election. Johannah Barry, Ira Kaylin, and Ron Peppe are the outgoing members and did not seek reelection. 

2014 Legislative Preview: Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St.) Senator Richard Saslaw and newly elected Delegate Marcus Simon will present legislative priorities for the 2014 General Assembly. They will answer questions from the audience. Stay tuned for more details.