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tice their English with a weekly ESOL conversation group. This program meets online via Zoom. To request a Zoom invite, email Marshall Webster at mwebster@ fallschurchva.gov. 7 – 8:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting (online).

City Council meetings are held the second and fourth 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 and the public is 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.

LOCALEVENTS

THURSDAY, MAY 20

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 Panjshir Restaurant (114 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church) from 6 – 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 22

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.

History Hikes: In Search of

Civil War Arlington. During the American Civil War, Arlington County’s western border was the site of many important Union camps and outposts. The group will learn about the historic features of the area, as well as how to identify Civil War earthworks. Families. Register children and adults; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. To register, contact 703228-4747. Bluemont Park (601 N.Manchester St., Arlington). 2 – 4 p.m.

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).

SUNDAY, MAY 23

Escape Trail: The Banshee of

Barcroft. A mysterious creature is roaming the forests of Barcroft. Young adventurers ages 11 or older and in groups of 2 – 7 are encouraged to help locate a missing researcher and prove the existence of the Banshee of Barcroft. Groups will have one hour to find all evidence of the Banshee. At the close, a reporter will interview the group for all the harrowing details – if participants solve the mystery in time. Register all participants (family, friends, other enthusiasts); kids ages 11 – 17 must be accompanied by a registered adult. To register, contact 703-228-4747. Only 7 spaces available per session, so those interested should register early. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington). 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

VIRTUALEVENTS

MONDAY, MAY 24 TUESDAY, MAY 25

ESOL Conversation Group (online).

Interested participants can prac-

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion

(online). The Tuesday Morning

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Book Discussion is a general book discussion held roughly every six weeks from September through June, usually on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Focuses on a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles selected in advance (over the summer) by the group. This meeting’s book is “Afterlife” by Julia Alvarez. This discussion will be held online. For more info, email Catherine Wilson at cwilson@fallschurchva. gov. Open to all and no registration required. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Falls Church Writers Group

(online). A group for aspiring writers. Participants meet to discuss and offer constructive criticism for each other’s work. Contact Peter Sullivan at psullivan@fallschurchva.gov to get the invitation to the group. 7 p.m.

Great Books Discussion (online).

A “Great Books” discussion concentrating on literary classics (both traditional and modern) meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday most months. This month’s book is “The Matter of Segri” by Ursula Le Guin. This discussion will be held online. For more information, email Marshall Webster at mwebster@fallschurchva.gov. 7 – 8:30 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.

THEATER&ARTS

THURSDAY, MAY 20

FRIDAY, MAY 21

“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.

Michael La Bella. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-858-9186.

LIVEMUSIC

THURSDAY, MAY 20

Kevin Bull Jr. — Outdoor

Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.

LINWOOD TAYLOR will be at JV’s Restaurant on Sunday. (Courtesy photo)

Mars Rodeo Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703241-9504.

Jameson Green. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703237-0300.

Ana Popovic. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $35. 7:30 p.m. 703549-7500. (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-8589186.

The High and Wides — Outdoor

Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Caligula Blushed — A Tribute

to Morrissey & The Smiths. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703237-0300.

FRIDAY, MAY 21 SATURDAY, MAY 22

Ellen Reid’s Soundwalk — Socially-Distanced Sound Art at Wolf Trap. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). Open during all venue hours. 703-255-1900.

Shartel & Hume Duo. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

SWELL. Falls Church Distillers Bad Influence Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Jillian Matundan. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-858-9186.

5x5 Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Old Dominion Trio. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-858-9186.

Back to the ‘90s. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703237-0300.

Sub-Radio — Outdoor Concert.

Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.

SUNDAY, MAY 23

Skinny Wallace Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

Groovequest. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 3:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

Open Jam with Tim Harmon.

Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-858-9186.

Sam C. Jones (Full Band) —

Outdoor Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20. 6 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Danger Bird: A Tribute to Neil

Young. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-237-0300.

Linwood Taylor Band & Sol

Roots. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:45 p.m. 703-241-9504.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26

David Thong. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-237-0300.

Cup O’ Jokes (Indoors +

Distanced). Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.

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Mustangs Girls Lax Wins 4th Straight; Baseball Earns Winning Record

by Mike Abler

Falls Church News-Press

George Mason High School’s girls lacrosse team won their fourth straight game after laying down the wood against Fauquier Prep School in 23-0 victory on May 14.

After a lopsided 24-8 season opening loss to Paul VI Catholic High School, the Mustangs have only given up four goals since then while outscoring opponents 86-4 during their streak.

Mason set the tone immediately against the Falcons, scoring 2 goals within the game’s first minute. Things would only get more chaotic for Fauquier from there, as the Mustangs went into halftime with a 16-0 lead. They added the final seven tallies following halftime to bring the game to its winning margin.

This is the Mustangs’ first year competing at the Class 3 level, so head coach Courtney Gibbons was proud of her team’s performance,

“We have some tough games ahead, but we should be able to handle business,” Gibbons said.

Junior Bella Paradiso, who scored five goals in the win, believes that the team is “Working hard and meshing together really well now.”

The Mustangs maintained constant offensive pressure on the Falcons, who themselves struggled to generate any real threats on Mason’s cage.

The girls will host Culpeper County High School on Monday.

Baseball

The Varsity Baseball team won 8-4 against Central High School on the road and followed that up with a home win over William Monroe High School to improve to 3-2 on the season. It’s a welcome change from the team’s 0-2 start. The Mustangs will welcome Sidwell Friends High School tonight for their next contest.

Girls’ Soccer

The Girls’ Soccer team blew out Manassas Park on the road with a 10-0 victory on Monday. It ended a 3 game losing streak after their season-opening win against Manassas Park as well. Their next game is on Friday against Skyline High School on the road.

JUNIOR BELLA PARADISO was responsible for five of the Mustangs’ 23 goals in its win over Fauquier High School on May 14. (Photo: Carol Sly)

Boys’ Soccer

The Boys’ Soccer team shutout Manassas Park High School by the score of 6-0, which continued their 3-game winning streak at home. Their first game ended in a tie against Colgan on the road.

Softball

Mason’s Softball team also ended a losing streak that lasted 5 games by beating Manassas Park 7-4. Much like the Girls’ Soccer team, their only wins of the season thus far have been against Manassas Park. Their next game will be against Skyline on the road this Friday as they look to turn their season around.

Girls Tennis

Wednesday afternoon, the Mustangs faced off against Central on the road to continue their season. Results weren’t available by press time, but Mason is 9-0 this season and will look to remain undefeated.

Boys Lacrosse

The Boy’s Lacrosse team hasn’t fared as well as their female counterparts, losing their game to Fauquier High 24-11.

The Mustangs remain winless so far this season, but look to end their losing streak tonight against John Paul the Great Catholic High School.

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In�luence of Students & Their Knack For Empathy is Driving Course Revisions

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It’s all been done in the name of bringing equity to the fore, which is a change in how education is conventionally delivered.

“When school divisions discuss equity, it’s sort of antithetical to how schools have been developed historically,” Noonan said. He elaborated on that by saying that schools typically try to stratify kids — by achievement, for example. He said Falls Church schools are “not in that business.”

“We’re going to unapologetically give more to students who receive less historically, so they can reach the best of their abilities,” Noonan continued.

Equity in terms of lesson plans has emphasized on fleshing out, as Bates mentioned, the “snippets” of African American history.

Henderson said it’s important that “black students need to know their history doesn’t begin with this tragedy of slavery.” It begins in Africa, he continued, and the richness of that continent.

Later on, the lessons should zero-in on those parts of American history that African Americans played an integral part in, according to Anzalone. From the Buffalo Soldiers who fought in the Civil War, to the Tuskegee Airmen and the Red Ball Express, with the former fighting in WWII and the latter being the supply backbone of the Allied invasion of Europe.

“It’s not like Black history hasn’t existed, or doesn’t matter, it just hasn’t mattered as much. And then it’s relegated to one month,” Henderson said.

Part of this effort is exposing children to African Americans in their course material in schoolage classes. Henderson pointed to an introductory yoga book, and another called “Angela’s Airplane,” which features the story of a Black girl who commandeers a passenger jet.

For his part, Noonan added that having Hardy and Bates, who are both Black, in such prestigious positions also exposes kids to African Americans in ways that they may not often be depicted.

“It’s to show African Americans are part of the fabric of society,” Henderson said. “That’s why I pushed so hard for Mary Ellen Henderson to be the name of the middle school because I wanted students to see African Americans in a light that they usually wouldn’t.”

All of the educators on the panel pointed to the students for being leaders on this front.

Noonan said students have taken charge in social justice initiatives around town — whether it be with protests, such as the one in response to the George Floyd killing last June, or clubs that have sprouted up at the middle and high school. To Noonan, it’s the school system’s job to provide students the opportunity to pursue these interests. It goes back to empathy for him, and how everyone should be empathetic in their desire for students to have their voices and feelings heard.

Bates said that young people aren’t shying away from being empathetic and caring, but also not concealing their outrage and emotion for certain instances either.

He noted that whether it’s issues of gun control or social justice generally, young people have been at the center, even those as young as 15 or 16 years old.

“It’s about getting out of their way and letting them lead,” Hardy said. “There are so many examples of our students showing us a path forward as adults.”

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