Arts and Humanities Council Meeting

November 21, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Dogwood Room A and B

The monthly meeting on the Arts and Humanities Council

POSTPONED: Aurora House Girls Group Home Citizens Advisory Committee

November 12, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Laurel Room

The new date will be posted as soon as possible.

Board of Zoning Appeals

November 14, 2019, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM @ Council Chambers/Court Room

Citizens' Advisory Committee on Transportation Meeting (Rescheduled from 11/13)

November 14, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Oak Room

Retirement Board Meeting

November 14, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ TBD

Fourth quarter meeting of the City Employees' Retirement Board.

Environmental Sustainability Council

November 21, 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Dogwood Room A and B

Historic Architectural Review Board

November 21, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Dogwood Room A

Historical Commission

November 28, 2019, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Dogwood Room B

Housing Commission Meeting

November 12, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Oak Room

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

November 21, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Oak Room

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

November 20, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ To be determined

Regular monthly meeting of the MRSPL Board of Trustees.

Work Session (W. Falls Church Project Site Plan) with City Council & Planning Commission

November 12, 2019, 8:30 PM

Planning Commission Meeting CANCELLED for 11/18/19

November 18, 2019, 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM @ Council Chambers/Court Room

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

November 20, 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Dogwood Room A and B

Regular City Council Meeting & Work Session (W. Falls Church Project Site Plan) with Planning Commission & Economic Development Authority

November 12, 2019, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM @ Council Chambers/Court Room

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.

Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff

November 13, 2019, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Oak Room

City Council Appointments Committee

November 13, 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Oak Room

City Council Budget and Finance Committee

November 15, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Oak Room

City Council Work Session

November 18, 2019, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM @ Dogwood Room A and B

City Council Work Sessions are held the first and third 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; the public is not generally invited to speak.

Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff

November 20, 2019, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Oak Room

CANCELLED - Regular City Council Meeting

November 25, 2019, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM @ Council Chambers/Court Room

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

November 26, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Oak Room

Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff

November 27, 2019, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Oak Room

City Council Economic Development Committee

November 28, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Oak Room

Government Offices and Services Closed for Holiday (Veterans Day)

November 11, 2019, All Day

Most City government office and services are closed on November 11 in observation of Veterans Day Day. The Community Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Leaf Collection (South of Broad St.)

November 12, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets south of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas south of Broad Street the week of November 11 (with the exception of Veterans Day). Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (South of Broad St.)

November 13, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets south of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas south of Broad Street the week of November 11 (with the exception of Veterans Day). Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (South of Broad St.)

November 14, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets south of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas south of Broad Street the week of November 11 (with the exception of Veterans Day). Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (South of Broad St.)

November 15, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets south of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas south of Broad Street the week of November 11 (with the exception of Veterans Day). Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (North of Broad St.)

November 18, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets north of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas north of Broad Street the week of November 18. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (North of Broad St.)

November 19, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets north of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas north of Broad Street the week of November 18. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (North of Broad St.)

November 20, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets north of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas north of Broad Street the week of November 18. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (North of Broad St.)

November 21, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets north of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas north of Broad Street the week of November 18. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (North of Broad St.)

November 22, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets north of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas north of Broad Street the week of November 18. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (North of Broad St.)

November 25, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets north of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas north of Broad Street November 25-27. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (North of Broad St.)

November 26, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets north of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas north of Broad Street November 25-27. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Leaf Collection (North of Broad St.)

November 27, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ Residential streets north of Broad St.

City crews will collect leaves from residential areas north of Broad Street November 25-27. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb, taking caution to avoid raking them into or on top of gutters, sidewalks, and fire hydrants.

Government Offices and Services Closed for Holiday (Thanksgiving)

November 28, 2019 - November 29, 2019

Most City government office and services are closed November 28 and 29 in observation of Thanksgiving. The Community Center will be closed on November 28 and open on November 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Town Hall: West Falls Church Project

November 13, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Council Chambers/Court Room

Join members of City Boards and Commissions at a special presentation from the West Falls Church Project developer about their Special Exception Site Plan preview.

Community Meeting: Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center

November 14, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Laurel Room

Help the City evaluate what changes, if any, could be made to the center to make it more efficient while still meeting the needs of the juvenile population and community; or whether the center should be closed due to underutilization.

Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Veterans Memorial outside the Community Center

Join us in honoring those who have served or are still serving in the military.

Farmers Market

November 16, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ City Hall Parking Lot

Every Saturday, every week you'll find fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music, and so much more!

Farmers Market

November 23, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ City Hall Parking Lot

Every Saturday, every week you'll find fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music, and so much more!

Farmers Market

November 30, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ City Hall Parking Lot

Every Saturday, every week you'll find fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music, and so much more!

A Very Victorian Christmas

November 30, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Cherry Hill Farmhouse

Reenactors from 1860s welcome friends and soldiers for holiday cheer in the midst of Civil War conflict.

CLOSED: Veterans Day

November 11, 2019, All Day @ Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Preschool Storytime

November 12, 2019, 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

November 12, 2019, 11:00 AM - 2:00 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

November 12, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Conference Room

"Henry IV, Part I" by William Shakespeare

Early Release Wednesday: Sock Pumpkins

November 13, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Youth Services Room

DIY some fall decorations out of socks! The library will provide materials for the program for each kid to make one sock pumpkin; kids are welcome to bring old socks from home if they'd like to make additional pumpkins. For Grades 3-5, registration required. To register, please visit the Youth Services Desk or call 703-248-5034.

Preschool Storytime

November 14, 2019, 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

November 14, 2019, 11:00 AM - 2:00 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

November 18, 2019, 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.

Paws to Read at the Library

November 19, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Youth Services Room

Children can come and read with a canine companion. Readers grades K-5th. Registration Required. Registration opens two weeks prior to the date of every program at the Youth Services desk by phone 703-248-5034 or in person. We do not accept registration by email.

Early Release Wednesday: Totem Pole Stories

November 20, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Conference Room

For children grades K-5th, registration required. For more information or to register please contact the Youth Services desk by phone 703-248-5034 or in person.

Sing Books with Emily

November 23, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM @ Youth Services Room

A singing storytime with illustrated songs. Emily's repertoire includes hundreds of songs to delight audiences of any age, many enhanced by instruments like guitar, glockenspiel, kazoo, foot tambourines and limberjack. Come and join the musical fun with illustrated song! Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

ESL Conversation Group

November 25, 2019, 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.

CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday

November 28, 2019, All Day @ Mary Riley Styles Public Library

CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday

November 29, 2019, All Day @ Mary Riley Styles Public Library

The St. James Entertainment Complex with the Teen Center

November 15, 2019, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ The St. James Entertainment Complex (bus leaves from Community Center)

Ages 10-14 can enjoy an evening of sports and entertainment at the St. James, a mega-sports and entertainment complex in Springfield, VA.

Habitat Restoration: Crossman Park

November 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Crossman Park

Volunteer to help install native plants that benefit our local birds and butterflies. Groups of 5 or more should register. Tools, gloves, water, and snacks will be provided.