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NEWS BRIEFS Meridian H.S. Singers Join Sinfonietta’s Dec. 12 Concert The Washington Sinfonietta will resume in-person performances Sunday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. with a 2021 Family Holiday Celebration at the Falls Church Episcopal Church. Joining the concert will be the Meridian High School Chamber Singers and the concert will include an audience sing-along of traditional holiday carols. Under the baton of Music Director Joel Lazar, the orchestra will perform a wide range of festive selections including “Waltz of the Flowers” from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite,” Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on Greensleeves,” and Leroy Anderson’s iconic “Sleigh Ride.” “It’s fitting that our return to the stage take place with our Family Holiday Celebration, since over the years this annual concert has become such a beloved event within the Falls Church community,” says Maestro Lazar. “We look forward to once more sharing the spirit of this joyful time of year with our audience. And rumor has it that Santa is already making plans to stop by!” The 4:00 p.m. concert will be held at The Falls Church Episcopal, 166 E. Broad St., Falls Church. Admission is free for concert goers of all ages. All attendees will be required to present proof of either full Covid-19 vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test for admission. Founded in May 2006, the Washington Sinfonietta enriches the cultural life of the Greater Washington, D.C., community through quality symphonic and chamber music performances as well as community outreach activities. The Sinfonietta is a recipient of a Falls Church Arts and Culture Project Grant.
Bailey Comes on As New Assessor for F.C. Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields announced this week that Erwving Bailey has been hired as the new Assessor of Real Estate for the City of Falls Church, starting Dec. 20. He replaces Ryan Davis, who left last May after 17 years serving in the post. Bailey comes from Arlington County Department of Real Estate Assessment with over 13 years of experience in real property tax assessments. During his tenure with Arlington County, he was a Senior Appraiser and Commercial Assessment Supervisor. Bailey earned the designations of Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES) and Assessment Administration Specialist (AAS) through the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). An IAAO professional designation is a symbol of knowledge, experience and com-
petence recognized around the globe. Bailey earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University and his Master’s in Business Administration from Troy University. “We are pleased to welcome Bailey in this important role of Real Estate Assessor. His expertise and knowledge of the local real estate market will be of great value and we look forward to working with him in the City of Falls Church” stated City Chief Financial Officer Kiran Bawa.
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CECA’s Hamme Says Holidays Are Key Nathan Hamme, long time Falls Church resident now president of the non-profit CECA Foundation, issued a statement this week on the importance of the holidays for supporting good causes. “It’s important during the holiday season to take time to reflect on the past year. There have been challenges, to be sure. But most importantly, we should all take the opportunity to celebrate our achievements,” Hamme wrote. “For starters, healthcare workers have administered 451 million vaccine doses to Americans, helping stem the tide of a devastating pandemic that particularly impacts our most vulnerable populations.” He added, “Moreover, they have shown grace and kindness while making incredible sacrifices. We have asked more of them, and they have delivered.” The CECA Foundation’s mission “is to celebrate excellence in caregiving by recognizing those that go above and beyond for our loved ones. Whether it is a soft smile or a gentle hand during a high stress situation, outstanding care is worth rewarding and CECA resources are doing just that. Hamme said that “The pandemic has reminded us that life is a gift and that it should be lived fully. Healthcare workers help those they serve live more fully every day.”
Child Tax Credits Boosting Virginia Households U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Northern Virginia released a new report from the Joint Economic Committee this week estimating that statewide 941,000 monthly tax credits went to families in November alone for a total of $396.9 million. The average tax cut was $422. “As families manage holiday season expenses, the Child Tax Credit tax cuts are putting more money back into their pockets,” said Wexton. “The November payments delivered hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands of hardworking Virginians the week before Thanksgiving to help them pay for groceries,
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