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F.C.’s Fava Pot Featured in Open Kitchen D.C.’s “At Home” Show

Falls Church’s Fava Pot will be the featured restaurant for Open Kitchen D.C.’s “At Home” experiences on Thursday, Jan. 14. The program was designed to help people explore flavors from around the globe and discover the people and stories behind the food. These spotlight events are hosted each Thursday night beginning in January and will feature some of the best immigrant restaurants in the DMV. Each At Home order includes a curated meal with portion sizes that serve groups of 2 to 6 people, an off-menu gift from the restaurant, access to behind the scenes video, a custom recipe to prepare the meal at home, and delivery options within an 8 mile radius of the restaurant. For more information, visit www.exploretock.com/openkitchendc/

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The Petco Located in Falls Church is Closing

The Petco located at 7395 Lee Highway in Falls Church is closing Saturday, Jan. 23, after almost 10 years at that location. Pet food, toys, and supplies in the store are available at up to 70 percent off retail prices. The chain, which went public this week for the third time, operates 1,470 pet-care centers in the US and Mexico. The store is open 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.petco.com.

N. Virginia Mental Health Foundation Hosts Event on Saturday

The Northern Virginia Mental Health Foundation is hosting an event on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 7 – 8 p.m. to honor Peter Clark on the occasion of his retirement as president. The free virtual event will celebrate the contributions Clark has made to the community over the 17 years he led the organization. The Foundation provides grants for individuals at the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Board for goods and services that are part of their treatment plan but without the funds to pay for them. The event will also include an overview of the Foundation’s work supporting more than 6,000 individuals since its inception 28 years ago. For more information, visit www.novamentalhealth.org.

F.C. Chamber of Commerce Hosting Virtual Networking “Luncheon”

The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual Networking “Luncheon” on Tuesday, Jan. 19 from noon – 1 p.m. The event will include a virtual tour of the new Falls Church City high school and its community amenity spaces. The event is free for Chamber members and $5 for nonmembers. Attendees are strongly encouraged to pick-up or arrange delivery of lunch to enjoy in the location of their choosing during the event. For more information, and to sign up to receive the Zoom link, visit www.FallsChurchChamber.org.

ROCK STAR Realty Group Celebrate Month of Giving

Tori McKinney and her ROCK STAR Realty Group, KW Metro Center, celebrated the December Month of Giving by showcasing local organizations, primarily nonprofits, in their Falls Church News-Press ad and social media. They asked those who had the means to join them in giving. Some of these organizations included the Falls Church Education Foundation Assistance Fund, Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation & Tinner Hill Music Festival, Creative Cauldron, Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, and Homestretch. For more information, visit www.ROCKSTARRealtyGroup.com.

Advancea Acquires Purchasing Solutions

Falls Church-based Advancea, LLC announced the acquisition of Silicon Valleybased Group Purchasing Solutions. Advancea is an association advisory firm that supports membership organizations through affinity programs, technology solutions, and consulting services. Group Purchasing Solutions, originally formed to serve trade associations as a procurement resource, has expanded its affinity programs and provides cost-effective access to targeted customers. Together, the two companies will offer increased value to member organizations through an expanded portfolio of affinity programs, cost-savings, and expert consulting. Advancea is located at 803 W. Broad Street. For more information, visit www.advancea.com.

 Business News & Notes is compiled by Sally Cole, Executive Director of Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at sally@fallschurchchamber.org.

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