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THURSDAY, MAY 13
News-Press “Spot of the Week.”
Interested readers and supporters of the Falls Church NewsPress can join the staff at a restaurant in or around the City of Falls Church to celebrate the paper’s weekly publication. Learn how to become a member of the News-Press, get a chance to purchase one of the paper’s books, “The Front Page: The First Five Years: 1991 – 1996” or just get to know members of the staff better. This week the News-Press will be at Pizzeria Orso (400 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church) from 6 – 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 15
Falls Church Farmers Market.
The Falls Church Farmers Market runs every Saturday, where attendees will find fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music and more. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church) 8 a.m. – noon. For more information, visit fallschurchva. gov/547/Farmers-Market-To-Go.
Spring 2021 Habitat Restoration
Event. Interested residents can join the City of Falls Church Habitat Restoration Team in restoring the local ecosystem in city parks. The group will be removing damaging invasive plants as well as planting natives that benefit the area’s local birds, butterflies and other pollinators. Participants will work in small groups, — while masked and socially distanced. The Habitat Restoration Team is limiting each event to 25 people, so they are asking attendees to preregister using the sign-up genius form. That can be found by going to fallschurchva.gov, clicking on the “Calendar” tab, finding this restoration event under the “Events” section and then clicking on it. Once you’re on this item’s events page, there is a link on the right side of the page. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 10 a.m. – noon. For more information, contact Jeremy Edwards at jedwards@ fallschurchva.gov.
ArlinGnomes Scavenger Hunt.
Interested park goers can participate in a self-guided ArlinGnomes scavenger hunt, starting on April 24 and going until May 24, at Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park. Here’s how to play: Find all ten gnomes along the trail; scan the QR code next to each gnome to earn a letter and learn fun facts about the element of nature each gnome protects; at the end of your journey put all of the letters together to form a password and then enter the password to become a Guardian of ArlinGnome. If any participants don’t have a phone, pamphlets will be located at the entrance of the park as a low-tech way to participate. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington).
Birding in the Field for Beginners.
Interested participants can join an Arlington Parks naturalist as the group goes into the field to learn how to identify birds using sight and sound while observing them in their natural habitat. The participants will also learn how to use the app called Merlin, which takes uploaded photos and instantly identifies birds. Registration required for children and adults; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. To register, contact 703-228-4747. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington). Noon – 1:30 p.m.
City Council Work Session (online).
City Council work sessions are held the first and third Monday of the month, with the exception of August and December when only one meeting is held. These meetings are open to the public and are conducted to allow Council Members to discuss upcoming legislation and policy issues; the public is not generally invited to speak. All participating members of the City Council will be present at this meeting through electronic means. All members of the public may view this electronic meeting via www.fallschurchva. gov/CouncilMeetings. The meeting may also be viewed on FCCTV (Cox 11, RCN 2, Verizon 35). Video will be available after the meeting both online and on FCCTV. 7:30 – 11 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 16
VIRTUALEVENTS
MONDAY, MAY 17
TUESDAY, MAY 18
Community Conversation: Mainstreaming African American History in the Schools (online). Interested residents can come lis-
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ten and participate in a conversation about recent efforts locally and nationwide to include more local African-American history in school curricula. What would this curriculum look like and how would it be implemented? Panelists will discuss this and related topics including efforts to change school names to reflect a commitment to social justice. The panel will consist of Ronald Anzalone, retired Director of the Office of Preservation Initiatives at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and Chair of the Falls Church Historical Commission; Edwin B. Henderson, II, Founder of the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation and Vice-Chair of the Falls Church Historical Commission; and Dr. Peter Noonan, Superintendent of Falls Church City Public Schools. Email Pete Sullivan at psullivan@ fallschurchva.gov for the Zoom invitation. 7 p.m.
“The Parking Lot.” Witness the story of a married couple coming to terms with their possible divorce in a place no one would imagine — a parking lot. In the spirit of last year’s productions of “Laundry and Bourbon” and “Lone Star,” Providence Players is once again creating a theatrical event outdoors. The theater troupe has partnered with The Italian Café and Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation to bring together a wonderful mix of musical talent and theater performance with access to food and drinks in a festive setting. Italian Cafe (7161 Lee Highway, Falls Church). 7 p.m. providenceplayers.org.
“Songs for a New World.” The Mustang Theatre at George Mason High School will put on a live and virtual performance of “Songs for a New World.” This play takes audiences from the deck of a Spanish sailing ship bound for a new land, to the ledge of a high-rise suite in New York City. Some of the characters spotlighted include a young man in the Bronx who wants to become a basketball player as well as a neglected Mrs. Claus during the holiday season. The performances for the show will be held on May 14 & 15 at 7:30 p.m. This show is free of charge. Those who wish to attend inperson need to fill out the form at docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLScBQd5geg7NDnuJX _6P8Hj4TTnZO2RrD8CiS84P4fs zKXNRjg/viewform. Those who want to watch the stream online can visit gm.fccps.org, then click on the “Menu” tab on the top right of the screen and go to the “Events” page. You will find the theater stream item there.
“Working.” The Statesmen Theatre Department at Marshall High School will put on a virtual performance of “Working,” a musical about the triumphs, failures, joys and concerns of the everyday American workers over a 24-hour period. Some of the workers covered include teachers, masons, truckers, firefighters and housewives. The two act play will run May 14 & 15 and May 21 & 22 at 8 p.m. The stream will be live, so those who sign on to the stream after the start time will miss parts of the production. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit statesmentheatre.org.
THEATER&ARTS
THURSDAY, MAY 13
FRIDAY, MAY 14 SATURDAY, MAY 15
LIVEMUSIC
THURSDAY, MAY 13
Dylan Dellisanti & Friends.
Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-858-9186.
Carly Harvey with Kiss & Ride —
Outdoor Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.
19th Street Band. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703237-0300.
Sol Roots Band. JV’s Restaurant
19TH STREET BAND will be at The State Theatre on Thursday. (Courtesy photo)
(6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
Brook Yoder Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
The Wharf Rats. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-858-9186.
FRIDAY, MAY 14
Smooth AF & Doug — Outdoor
Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.
Honky Tonk Cassanovas. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
SATURDAY, MAY 15
Jillian Matundan. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-858-9186.
Broke Superstars. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703241-9504.
Old Dominion Trio. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-858-9186.
Pile O’Rocks. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-2370300.
The Hemicats Blues Band, trav-
eling up from Richmond. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
Kentucky Avenue (Indoors +
Distanced). Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $30. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566.
SUNDAY, MAY 16
Adrian & Cramer. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.
Michelle Swan. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-858-9186.
Shenandoah Run. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20. 6 p.m. 703-255-1566.
Sol Roots. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-237-0300.
Josh Allen Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19
David Thong and Friends —
Outdoor Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.
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Colson Board Reflects on High Note Ending to Mason Career & Next Steps
by Mike Abler
Falls Church News-Press
A few weeks ago, George Mason High School senior Colson Board finished 11th in the Class 3 state 5000 meter run with a time of 16:43, earning him an All-State Medal for his efforts.
His performance was the fastest time for a Mustang at States, and it was also the highest finish for a Mustang since 2012.
“I feel super fortunate to be able to make it,” Board said.
Colson was able to break his record and the school record as well, which was an inspiring end to his season.
“Just a few months ago, I was recovering from a sports hernia. I wasn’t sure if I would have a season. Fortunately, I was running again a month after the surgery.” he said. “Crossing that finish line was the best part of going to states. It suddenly hit me of what I’d just accomplished and it felt great.”
For Board, it was the crowning achievement of his career. Back when he was a freshman in 2017, he said he had dreamt of this moment.
“I ran a 17:51 5K when I was a freshman,” Board explained, adding that, “I’ve wondered since then if I’d break that. But I always wondered if I’d break the school record. I’m delighted that I was able to accomplish both,” he concluded.
Board will be attending Penn State in the fall where he plans to continue running.
When it comes to the future though, Board has other commitments in mind.
“I’m majoring in Music because my times weren’t fast enough for their Varsity team and music is a huge commitment itself,” he said.
For Board, running isn’t just a sport, it also helped him deal with the current Pandemic at hand.
He said that while some people lost their motivation to exercise, it helped him gain motivation.
Best of all, running gave him something to focus on and helped him sustain a routine during a time where many were stripped of their ambitions.
Board concluded that training “Gave me a deeper appreciation of the sport and gave me something to stay engaged in.”
Despite not making the Nittany Lions’ varsity squad, Board will still run six days a week, with two to three of those days being workouts or long runs to help him stick with his routine.
Board is still holding out hope he’ll eventually make the varsity squad. Largely because his times were “Super close to recruiting standards.” Regardless, Board is content with where he is and plans to do his best on the Club team by trying to break his 1600 and 800-meter times.
“After all that I had gone through, from my surgery [and] Covid-19, I feel great about my performance and where my running career is heading.” I wouldn’t change a thing,” Board said.
As this chapter on his life closes, another chapter is beginning to open up. A chapter that Colson Board cannot wait to begin.
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Ramadan Ended Last Night Worldwide
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“The saying of the Prophet Mohammed is that one of these nights is a night where God has chosen to forgive all of his servants that are praying to Him,” Rahman said. “We call it the ‘night of power,’ as I mentioned, because it is a night where an act of worship is equal to 1,000 months of worship.”
As you might expect, the occasion motivated a largerthan-average turnout throughout the mosque’s campus.
Men filled the main chamber and some of the mosque’s side rooms while also taking over the parking lot, all in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s social distancing guidelines. Women, who normally worship in separate areas during the holy month to avoid any shared distractions with the men, had their own designated area in Dar Al-Hijrah’s courtyard.
Pre-Covid, the nightly services are jam-packed. The main chamber where the imam is reading scripture, for instance, would be shoulder-to-shoulder with parishioners. On the night the News-Press went, a prayer rug’s length separated congregants, while the imam’s sermon was streaming to other parts of the mosque and to viewers at home.
And for those still hankering to return, Dar Al-Hijrah divvied up its service times so they can maintain distancing. For the night of power, that meant one service running from 9:40 until 10:30, and another going from 10:55 until about 11:45.
Ramadan concluded on Wednesday night with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, or Eid (pronounced “eed”) for short.
Dar Al-Hijrah is also doing its part to give area residents access to the coronavirus vaccine. During the initial phases of the vaccine rollout, houses of worship were pegged as key sources to help reduce the hesitancy anyone might have about getting their shot.
Rahman said that just last Sunday, the mosque hosted a walk-up vaccine clinic where about 200 people came to receive their doses. Though he did add that the mosque didn’t use all of the doses it was given.
In his words, “Just like any community, we have those people who are skeptical, we have those people who are not comfortable.”
Still, Dar Al-Hijrah has an expansive social services footprint throughout Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads. Rahman said that its dental clinic is one of the most-used assets it provides to the community, and the mosque is also one of the interfaith board members on the Culmore Clinic
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