The 12th annual Vienna Oktoberfest will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on historic Church Street.
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F.C’s Economic Development Authority Calls for Affordable Housing Task Force
Falls Church’s Economic Development Authority voted to submit a letter to the F.C. City Council urging the formation of an ad hoc committee on affordable housing.
McLean 5K Takes Place on Saturday
The McLean 5k Run returns on Oct. 5 at the McLean Square Shopping Center (6631 Old Dominion Dr., McLean) at 8 a.m.
F.C. School Board Candidates Face Off Tonight
Candidates vying for the City of Falls Church School Board in next month’s election will face off in a forum tonight at Legion Hall.
Weekend Diabetes Conference at Fairview Park
The conferences are not just for kids — adults with diabetes can support one another through expert-led discussion groups, toddlers and children will learn diabetes basics via play-based learning and parents and grandparents will feel educated after spending the weekend together.
Our Man in Arlington
When I wade into our county’s cutthroat retail arena, I lean toward the non-chain stores, particularly those that aren’t gimmicky or trendy.
Music Fund for Area High School Students Established
Named after a former Fairfax County resident, the fund has been set up at the Foundation for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to enable students with financial needs in the Justice, Falls Church, Annandale and Mount Vernon high school pyramids to attend professional music performances, participate in summer music education programs, gain access to musical instruments and receive financial support for postsecondary music education.
New Turf Fields Bring Improvements Along With Concerns
City officials hope the revamped surface will be more durable to the climate as well as to its users, but the installation wasn’t well received by all.
Local Organization ‘New Editions’ Wins National Disability Honor
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) recently announced that New Editions is among 59 organizations nationwide to be named a 2019 NOD Leading Disability Employer.
The Relevance of My New Book
My new book is out this week. It is called, “Gay Men in the Feminist Revolution: Articles, Pamphlets & Reflections on My Gay Activist Days in San Francisco, 1969-1972.” It is published by BCI Books and is available in print and Kindle editions on Amazon.
