July 24 is Deadline for Annual Bulk Rooftop Solar Program

The Falls Church Climate Action Network (FCCAN) has reminded members that the deadline to sign up for a no-obligation quote under the annual bulk-purchase program promoted by Solar United Neighbors (solarswitch.com/en/capitalarea) is Wednesday, July 24.

“If you sign an installation contract in the next month or so, depending on the contractor you choose there may still be time to finish installation in 2024 and claim the 30 percent federal tax credit for this tax year,” said the FCCAN Steering Committee in an email sent to members on Wednesday. “The area’s other annual bulk-purchase program, Solarize, run by the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP), officially closed its enrollment period at the end of June.”

FCA All Member Show M-Z Opens on July 20

Seventy-six artists will present their best work as Falls Church Arts heralds the second part of the expansive, annual All Member Show from July 20 to August 18. This session features artists with last names from M-Z. A meet-the-artists reception will be held at the FCA Gallery (700-B W. Broad St., Falls Church) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. The reception is free and is open to the public.

The show features the work of member artists from Falls Church Arts and encompasses an extensive range of media from the more traditional watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, pastel, fused glass, oil, photography, and sculpture to a wide variety of mixed media, and printing techniques. The works are varied and include a wide range of subjects from impressionist street scenes, animals in their natural habitat, and historical architecture, to landscapes, portraits, and abstract representations.

Works may be viewed or purchased in the FCA Gallery or online at fallschurcharts.org.

NOVA Board Game Group Brings Games To MRSPL

The Mary Riley Styles Public Library in Falls Church recently partnered with the NOVA Board Game Group to offer monthly board game nights for adults. The NOVA Board Game Group was established eight years ago and serves various community libraries by offering free board game events. When some of their members suggested that Falls Church could use such an opportunity, Blake Tippens, the group organizer, and Peter Sullivan, the Adult Services Supervisor at the library, met and agreed the partnership would be a great service for the Falls Church community. The partnership kicked off on March 11 this year. Events will continue to occur regularly every month.

The monthly board game nights are held in the upper level conference room on the second Monday of each month from 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Game nights are free and open to anyone age 18 or older. No pre-registration is required and all ages and experience levels are welcome to come alone or bring a friend. All will be greeted by a friendly group representative when they arrive.

The NOVA Board Game Group provides a variety of modern board games for patrons to learn and play. The group also offers game teachers to help you learn any of the new games. Enjoy a break from the demands of modern technology to make some new friends face-to-face without your phone.

What kinds of board games can you expect at their events? The NOVA Board Game Group owns over 600 modern board games in its collection and brings a variety of games to each event. While you probably will not see conventional games like Sorry, Scrabble, Chess or Gin Rummy, many of the modern board games they provide and teach are either similar in design or experience. Examples of some recent board games that were taught at the Falls Church location include Ticket to Ride, Splendor, Azul and Wingspan. You will also see various lighter board games like Just One, So Clover, Green Team Wins, Codenames and more. If you are an experienced gamer, you will recognize and enjoy games like Catan, Terraforming Mars, Res Arcana, or Dune Imperium. Whether new to modern board games or an enthusiast, each event offers something you can enjoy while making new friends.

The NOVA Board Game Group was founded on the principles of providing a safe, positive and friendly experience. The group started in 2016 and its membership has grown to more than 500 board game players throughout the northern Virginia region. Due to maintaining a safe and positive environment, the group boasts a diverse membership. They host a variety of board game events for the community throughout the area. They also organize and manage an annual free board game convention each year called Arlington GameFest, held at Arlington Central Library on November 17 this year. You can learn more about them at novaboardgamegroup.com.

City Recommends Marking Home Recycling Bins

Has your City recycling bin gone missing? The City recommends writing your house number on your bin with sharpies, vinyl stickers, spray paint, or stencils. City carts are the property of the City and remain at your property even if you move. Please email recycling@fallschurchva.gov with any questions.

Cauldron Announces 2024-25 Season, New Home Transition

This week Creative Cauldron announced its 2024 — 2025 Season, which it called “a season of magic, friendship, music, and more!” The season — which will begin in its current home in Pearson Square before transitioning to a new home in the Broad and Washington development later this year — includes:

• Sondheim Tribute Review (October 3 — 27, 2024)
• Alice in Wonderland (November 8 — 24, 2024)
• Madeline’s Christmas (December 6 — 22, 2024)
• Holiday Cabarets (December 9 — 18, 2024)
• Passport to the World of Music (January 10 — February 2, 2025)
• Steel Magnolias (February 13 — March 9, 2025)
• Snow White (March 21 — April 6, 2025)
• Bold New Voices (April 24 — May 11, 2025)
• Disney’s Aladdin Dual-Language Edition (May 29 — June 15, 2025)