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C�������� N��� � N���� F.C. City Band Boosters Open Pop-Up Shop Falls Church City Band Boosters has launched a virtual pop-up shop open through Dec. 7. The online shop, accessible through the boosters website or fancloth. shop/HWHZM, offers a variety of clothing and gift items featuring traditional Mustang logo merchandise, as well as band and music themed designs for George Mason High School. There are select designs for Mary Ellen Henderson band and music as well. The sale benefits Band Boosters General Fund to advance opportunities for student equity, excellence and engagement. Lesson scholarships for students in need is a particular priority this year. Items will be delivered directly to purchasers in about four weeks.
Marshall High’s X-Mas Tree Sale Lives On in New Location The George C. Marshall High School Boosters will run its annual Christmas Tree Sale starting Nov. 28. Due to Covid-19, the sale has relocated to Idylwood Presbyterian Church (7617 Idylwood Rd., Falls Church). Hours are: Saturdays from
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sundays from noon – 6 p.m. and weekdays from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. The sale will offer Christmas Trees, wreaths, garlands, tree stands, White House ornaments and Marshall Statesmen spirit wear. All proceeds benefit Marshall Athletics. The tree supply is limited this year, so interested buyers are encouraged to make their purchase early. All customers must wear a mask on the tree lot and follow social distancing guidelines.
Jammin’ Java Awarded Grant To Help Out During Pandemic Jammin Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna) has been awarded one of the 20 grants issued by the new Live Music Society to help address the needs of small U.S. music venues that were forced to shut their doors with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Live Music Society has committed to giving $2 million in grants in its first two years of operation to support the live music ecosystem around the United States. The Live Music Society Grants help music venues that have been in operation for three years or more with a sellable capacity of 250 occupants or less, with maximum
A SEWING ACADEMY held its 13th annual graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Dar Al Hijrah, where its Social Services Department administers the program. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place in March, but Covid-19 forced a months-long delay. The 12 women received certificates and sewing machines at a socially-distanced ceremony. (P����: C������� S��� H�����/I������ R����� USA) one-year individual grants ranging from $10,000 – $50,000.
Northam Signs Order Bringing Back School Sports Local public school student athletes will be allowed to return to competition in December, according to an Executive Order signed last week by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. School divisions will be expected to abide by the Guidelines for Return to Participation, developed by the Virginia High School
League in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health. These guidelines address safety standards on a sport by sport basis. High school athletes will be able to begin practice on Dec. 7. Fairfax County Public Schools said it plans to begin practice for the winter season on Dec. 7 for basketball and on Dec. 14 for all other winter sports. Student athletes should check their school website for practice and tryout information. FCPS is currently evaluating whether to allow spectators to
attend competitions. Modifications outlined in the Guidelines for Return to Participation are meant to decrease potential exposure to respiratory droplets by encouraging social distancing, limiting participation in administrative tasks to essential personnel, and allowing for appropriate protective equipment. Recommendations are provided for cleaning and disinfecting; mask protocols; transportation; and how to run activities safely for individual sports and activities.
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