🌱 Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary and 12 more events

Cheers West Falls Church! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• 1 Hour, Big Impact for Fairfax County Kids at Starbucks
• Friday Power Lunch — History Repeats Itself, So Let's Repeat What Works at Zoom
• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) at Hyatt Regency Dulles

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Falls Church

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 13

• 1 Hour, Big Impact for Fairfax County Kids →
  Starbucks, 6364 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield
  10:00 am

Friday August 14

• Friday Power Lunch — History Repeats Itself, So Let's Repeat What Works →
  Zoom,
  12:00 pm

Saturday August 22

• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) →
  Hyatt Regency Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 15

• Falls Church Farmers Market
  Falls Church Events City Hall > City Hall Parking Lot - 300 Park Ave. Falls Church VA
  8:00 am

Sunday August 16

• Stories Amid the Gravestones: A Walk Through History at Oakwood Cemetery - SOLD OUT →
  Falls Church, VA Calendar
  4:00 pm

Monday August 17

• NOTE LOCATION: Economic Development Authority Meeting →
  Falls Church, VA Calendar
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Urban Design Guidelines Master Plan Public Charrette →
  Falls Church, VA Calendar
  7:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Council Agenda Meeting with Staff →
  Falls Church, VA Calendar
  8:30 am
• CANCELLED Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
  Falls Church, VA Calendar
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 29

• Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• OFC IGNITE: Back to School Kickoff & Tailgate Party →
  Mc Lean Old Fire House Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  9:00 am

Sunday August 30

• Nova Backyard BBQ →
  Arlington Moose Lodge #1315, 5710 Scoville St, Falls Church
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Move in today — Tysons Corner's newest affordable apartment community near McLean Metro (ffxnow.com)
• Where Will You Dine During Summer Restaurant Week In McLean And Tysons? (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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