Shepherd’s Center Seeks Additional Volunteer Drivers
Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC), an all-volunteer organization, is seeking additional volunteers to support its mission of providing free transportation to seniors for medical and dental appointments or run errands to grocery stores and pharmacies.
There were 2,362 rides in 2022 and 2,758 rides have been provided thus far this year. Of the rides provided this year, 57 percent were medically related, 17 percent grocery, and 21 percent for physical therapy.
Volunteers are free to choose when and how often they drive. They can choose rides that are one-way or round trip. The best part is not only do drivers help those in need, they also get to meet wonderful folks, often with very interesting backgrounds and stories to tell.
For detailed information or to apply, please visit the Center’s website https://scmafc.org/volunteer or call (703) 506-2199 and leave a message.
Temple Rodef Shalom to Host Two Upcoming Events
On Sunday, November 12, Sunday November 19 from 8:30 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., as well as on Sunday, December 3 from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., Shop Judy’s Place, a pop-up holiday store for kids in the community to do their holiday shopping, will be held at Temple Rodef Shalom (2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church).
On Sunday, November 19 and Sunday, December 3 from 8:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., Temple Rodef Shalom’s Chanukah Bazaar will be held at 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church.
PVW Fall Show at St. Andrews Coming Soon
The 25th Annual Potomac Valley Watercolorists Fall Art Show and Sale turns the spotlight on many of the region’s most highly-skilled and well-known watermedia artists.
This fine art show, which will run on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12, will feature more than 500 original framed and unframed works on exhibition and available for purchase. An Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 11 at 2:30 pm.
The exhibit will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Arlington.
Local Breast Cancer Non-Profit Empower Ball Returns
International nonprofit organization Tigerlily Foundation, known for its advocacy to empower women diagnosed with breast cancer between ages of 15-50 announces a two-part event to celebrate and gather patients, providers, and supporters for a day of education, celebration, and to raise funds. The events taking place on Saturday, November 11, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, will start with the Beacon Symposium: “Transformation with Patients Leading in Healthcare,” from 8:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m., followed by the return of Tigerlily’s EmPOWER Ball, from 6:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony This Weekend
Honor and thank veterans and active-duty service members on Saturday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the City of Falls Church Veterans Memorial in front of the Community Center.
The Annual Veterans Day Ceremony is presented by the Greater Falls Church Veterans Council.
McLean Project for the Arts to Host Inaugural MPA Inspires
Art enthusiasts, collectors, and jazz lovers alike are invited to join McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) November 18 and 19 for MPA Inspires: A Weekend of Collecting and Connecting. This inaugural weekend-long celebration will take place at MPA Downtown, the organization’s hoped-for new supplemental space located in The Signet building at 6910 Fleetwood Road in McLean, VA. The Alumni Art Exhibition Showcase will feature work by more than 60 MPA alumni artists.
Joseph’s House Appoints Goodwin’s Nana Sarpong
Goodwin Living has announced that Nana Sarpong, Goodwin Hospice administrator, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors at Joseph’s House, a nonprofit medical respite facility located in Washington, D.C. that provides care and support to unhoused individuals who suffer from HIV/AIDS or terminal cancer.
A graduate of D’Youville University, Sarpong has a master of science degree in health services administration. In 2023, he was selected to participate in the Leadership Alexandria Class of 2024 of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
Welcoming Falls Church Literacy Center Call for Volunteers
Welcoming Falls Church reports that the Adult and Family Literacy Center has 59 students in the English language program, supported by dozens of adult and high school volunteers. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Oak Street Elementary, 6:30 – 8:30 pm through December 14. Registration for the spring semester will be in January. Volunteers may contact WFCLiteracy@gmail.com to learn how to become involved.
