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Drs. Love & Miller, PC Melanie R. Love, DDS, Mark A. Miller, DDS FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY We are very grateful to our patients for their confidence in us during the pandemic. We wish all of you the very happiest of holidays!
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450 W. Broad Street, Suite 440, Falls Church, VA 22046
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL FALL CHURCH NEIGHBORS
Buying local for the holidays: a gift to your community The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many merchants and service providers in your area. But did you know that if you buy local this Christmas, you’ll help support your community? Here’s what you should know. A SMALL GESTURE WITH A BIG IMPACT In addition to endorsing the merchants in your area, buying local allows you to contribute to your region’s economy by keeping jobs in the community. Plus, it’s a great way to invest in your neighbourhood’s businesses. Afterall, your support is what makes it possible for them to offer a wide variety of products and services. Furthermore, a business that earns more money from transactions made by local citizens contributes a greater amount of tax revenue to the government. This money can then be reinvested in services that benefit the entire community. Finally, buying local products helps protect the environment. This is because fewer greenhouse gases are emitted when locally made goods are transported to stores in the area.
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX Buying local isn’t just about the products you can put in a shopping cart; it’s also about investing in your region’s many services. For example, think of the various offerings provided by regional businesses in the arts such as museums, theatres, galleries and more. This year for Christmas, consider giving an experience as a gift. It may turn out to be the perfect way to spend quality time with a loved one. SPECIAL DEALS AND GREAT OPPORTUNITIES During the holiday season, it’s not uncommon to see city officials and business organizations implement initiatives to encourage people to buy local. This may include posting online directories that list all the businesses in the area. In addition, sometimes stores will offer special promotions, gifts and discounts to local residents. This year for Christmas, give yourself and your community the gift of buying local.
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Friday, December 3rd, 5 pm to 9pm Saturday, December 4th, 1 pm to 9pm Tree pick up: Sunday, December 5th, 11 am to 1 pm Ireland’s Four Provinces 105 West Broad Street, Falls Church This event showcases a display of creatively decorated trees for the holidays. Funds for the organizations represented will be raised via donations and a silent auction, presenting you with an opportunity to win the tree of your choice. Members of the Meridian High School band will perform from 5 pm to 7 pm Saturday.
Participants in the event include: American Heart Association, Arlington Philharmonic, Aurora House, Ellie & Evangeline Foundation, Falls Church Arts, Falls Church Homeless Shelter, Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center, Grace Christian Academy, Falls Church Women’s History Group, The Kensington, Lost Dog & Cat Rescue, and VPIS. Event sponsored by the Falls Church Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS)