The observance this week of the great spiritual holidays of Easter and Passover offers an opportunity to contemplate some of the significant contributions that faith-based volunteer groups add to our community.
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Falls Church News Briefs
Registration Deadline for Feb. 3 Election Extended Voter registration for the special Feb. 3 election in Fairfax County has been extended to next Tuesday, Jan. 20, by the State Board of Elections, it was announced this week.

Community News & Notes
USAID Director to Speak at Weekly Rotary Meeting USAID (United States Agency of International Development) Director Mauricio Vera will speak to the Falls Church Rotary Club about his organization’s efforts to combat poverty, aid democratic movements and help with disaster relief efforts in nations around the world.
Hundreds Volunteer to Register F.C. Voters as Deadline Looms

Falls Church School News & Notes
Fairfax County Public Schools Surpass State, National SAT Scores Fairfax County Public High School students in the class of 2008 have outperformed others in Virginia and across the nation on the SAT with an average of 1654 on the three-part test, according to figures released by FCPS Superintendent Jack D. […]

Falls Church Summertime News
JEB Stuart Invites Hispanic Parents to PTSA Meeting The JEB Stuart High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) invites Hispanic parents to attend a school community meeting from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Summer Sports Roundup
Local Skater’s Ice Feats Capture Medals Hannah Schlesinger, 9, of Falls Church was the overall champion of the Pre-Preliminary free skate at the Hershey Open Figure Skating Competition held in Hershey, Pennsylvania this week.

Falls Church Summertime News
Virginia International Polo Club Hosts Junior Camps The Virginia International Polo Club will host Junior Camps for ages 10 – 18 to teach campers basic horsemanship, riding and polo skills. The camps are taught by professional instructors and will be offered from August 12 – 15 from 9 a.m. – […]
Community News and Notes
Meet a Soap Star at Volvo Dealership Fans of ABC’s “All My Children” will be thrilled to know that star Aiden Turner will be dropping by Don Beyer Volvo (1231 W. Broad St., Falls Church) on Saturday, April 26 from 2 – 4 p.m. Aiden will host a question and […]
Jody’s Jam of The Week
BR Frozen Custard & Sweets & All Pro Eating National Frozen Custard Eating Championship, April 12, Woodbridge, VA