Board of Equalization

October 23, 2018, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Teen Center

Regular meeting of the Board.

Historic Architectural Review Board

October 25, 2018, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Community Center, Community Room

Historical Commission

October 25, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Community Room

Temporary Meeting Location until City Hall reopens

Regular City Council Meeting

October 22, 2018, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM @ Senior Center @ Community Center

The City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month, with the exception of August and December when only one meeting is held. The public is welcome to address the City Council on any topic during the public comment period.

City Council Government Operations Committee

October 23, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Dogwood Room @ Relocated City Hall

CANCELLED: Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff

October 24, 2018, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Temporary City Hall

City Council Budget and Finance Committee

October 24, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Temporary City Hall > Dogwood Room

City Council Economic Development Committee

October 25, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Temporary City Hall > Dogwood Room

City Council and School Board Campus Coordinating Committee

October 26, 2018, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM @ School Board Conference Room

Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff

October 31, 2018, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Temporary City Hall

Leaf Collection (South of Broad St.)

October 22, 2018 - November 2, 2018 @ Residential areas South of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas South of Broad Street between October 22 - November 2. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Halloween Literary Evening

October 26, 2018, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Cherry Hill Farmhouse

Join Cherry Hill Farmhouse for their annual Halloween Literary Evening. This year’s theme is “The Play’s the Thing…”

Farmers Market

October 27, 2018, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ City Hall Parking Lot

The award-winning, year-round market is filled with fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music, and so much more!

Fit at the Farmers Market: Free Fitness Class

October 27, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Farmers Market at City Hall

This week's class by Dancing Mind: Physical power flow class, Baptiste Power Yoga style. Intentionally challenging and fun. Bring your own mat; limited mats available.

Halloween Carnival

October 27, 2018, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Community Center

Infants through sixth graders are invited to enjoy carnival games, a moon bounce, crafts, a haunted house, candy, and a live creepy creature show featuring the spookiest reptiles in nature.

Sunset Cinema: Coco

October 27, 2018, 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM @ Cherry Hill Park

Join the City's Recreation and Parks Department for an outdoor screening of Coco (2017, PG) as part of the annual Sunset Cinema series. This is the rain date.

Chocolate and Tea

October 28, 2018, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Cherry Hill Farmhouse

Enjoy a special tea celebrating national chocolate day at Cherry Hill Farmhouse!

Preschool Storytime

October 22, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Youth Services Room

Stories and fun for ages 0-5. Drop-in. All storytimes are followed by playtime with the Early Literacy Center toys.

Playtime with the Early Literary Center Toys

October 22, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Youth Services Room

Explore educational and manipulative items (aka toys) to teach early literacy through play. Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required.

ESL Conversation Group

October 22, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Conference Room

An general conversation group (for adults) learning English. Meets every Monday from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime

October 23, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Youth Services Room

Stories and fun for ages 0-5. Drop-in. All storytimes are followed by playtime with the Early Literacy Center toys.

Playtime with the Early Literary Center Toys

October 23, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Youth Services Room

Explore educational and manipulative items (aka toys) to teach early literacy through play. Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required.

Great Books Discussion

October 23, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Conference Room

"The Tragedy of the Commons" by Garrett Hardin

Touch a Truck at the Library: Falls Church Fire & EMS

October 24, 2018, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Vehicles and firefighters from the Falls Church City Police Department will visit the library! All vehicles will be located in the library parking lot which will be closed to the public for the afternoon. Drop-in. Please visit the Youth Services Department, or call 703-248-5034 for more information.

Author Talk: Jabeen Akhtar

October 24, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Conference Room

Jabeen Akhtar is the author of the novel "Welcome to Americastan," a finalist in the 15th Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards, and is a frequent contributor to the LA Review of Books. In 2018, she was featured in PEN America's The M Word Stories. Come listen to her discuss her writing and the theme of her recent work, which focuses on the myth of the exceptional immigrant.

Preschool Storytime

October 25, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Youth Services Room

Stories and fun for ages 0-5. Drop-in. All storytimes are followed by playtime with the Early Literacy Center toys.

Playtime with the Early Literary Center Toys

October 25, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Youth Services Room

Explore educational and manipulative items (aka toys) to teach early literacy through play. Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required.

1-on-1 Computer & Internet Tutoring

October 26, 2018, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Get general personalized assistance to learn how to use the library's downloadable collections (ebooks, digital magazines, music), customize your email, more efficiently search the web, or better familiarize yourself with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Registration required. Stop by the Reference Desk or call 703-248-5035 (TTY 711) for more info or to make an appointment.

Book Sale!

October 27, 2018, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Conference Room

A large number of quality books and other materials for both children and adults, at rock-bottom prices! Proceeds from the sale go directly to the library and help pay for programs and materials. The sale usually (but not always!) falls on the last weekend of the month.

Trick or Treat at the Library

October 27, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Youth Services Room

Visit different locations in the library to Trick or Treat for Halloween treats. Best for ages 3 and up. Drop-in.

Book Sale!

October 28, 2018, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Conference Room

A large number of quality books and other materials for both children and adults, at rock-bottom prices! Proceeds from the sale go directly to the library and help pay for programs and materials. The sale usually (but not always!) falls on the last weekend of the month.

Preschool Storytime

October 29, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Youth Services Room

Stories and fun for ages 0-5. Drop-in. All storytimes are followed by playtime with the Early Literacy Center toys.

Playtime with the Early Literary Center Toys

October 29, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Youth Services Room

Explore educational and manipulative items (aka toys) to teach early literacy through play. Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required.

ESL Conversation Group

October 29, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Conference Room

An general conversation group (for adults) learning English. Meets every Monday from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime

October 30, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Youth Services Room

Stories and fun for ages 0-5. Drop-in. All storytimes are followed by playtime with the Early Literacy Center toys.

Senior Book Discussion

October 30, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Conference Room

"Stay with Me" by Ayobami Adebayo

Playtime with the Early Literary Center Toys

October 30, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Youth Services Room

Explore educational and manipulative items (aka toys) to teach early literacy through play. Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required.

College Admission Essay Workshop with Winning Essays

October 30, 2018, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Conference Room

Join us for a College Writing Seminar to learn how to write winning essays and get into the college of your dreams! This seminar will be led by Minha Kauser, Chief Editor at Winning Essays - http://winningessays.org/ Registration required. Grades 11-12, Parents welcome! limit 25 per session. To register, call or visit the Mary Riley Styles Youth Services Desk on or after September 24.

Early Release Wednesday: Harry Potter Party

October 31, 2018, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Conference Room

The Children’s Room at MRSPL will be turning into Hogwarts for a day of magical fun! For Grades 3-5, registration required. To register, please visit the Youth Services Desk or call 703-248-5034. We will provide Harry Potter activities for younger children in the main Children's Room during the program.

Habitat Restoration: Cherry Hill Park

October 27, 2018, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Cherry Hill Park

Join the City of Falls Church Habitat Restoration Team in restoring the local ecosystem in Cherry Hill Park. They'll be planting natives that benefit our local birds and butterflies and removing invasive species.