Last Chance for Address Changes, Vehicle Verifications
The City of Falls Church commissioner of the revenue, Tom Clinton, announced that 2024 Vehicle Verification Forms should have arrived in resident and business mailboxes by now. The Vehicle Verification Form is a city-wide snapshot of what the city has on file for residents and businesses, including street addresses and vehicles (leased & owned) to then be billed in late August. Let the City know if you moved, or did not receive one, and they will check their records and the DMV’s records for you. You can register a new vehicle, and/or move-out a vehicle, online at fallschurchva.gov/vehiclereg without coming into the office!
Changes were due back by July 22, but the city can still process them with any supporting documentation needed, and it will be reflected on this year’s car tax or personal property tax bill. Car tax bills will be mailed out by the Treasurer’s Office in late August, and are due by October 5. No changes? Just recycle the form — or save it if you plan to move or sell a vehicle in the near future.
All vehicles parked in the City of Falls Church must have a green Falls Church City Permanent Decal in the corner of the driver’s lower left windshield, next to the State Safety Inspection Sticker. Vehicles without the sticker are subject to a $50 ticket. This applies to city residences of all kinds, including apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family houses.
Contact the Commissioner’s Office with any questions or updattes via phone at 703-248-5450, via email at commissioner@fallschurchva.gov, via fax at 703-248-5212, using the 24/7yellow City Hall Drop Box, or by mail at 300 Park Ave. Ste 202W, Falls Church, VA 22046, or visiting the office in suite 202W of the City Hall’s West Wing during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Master Gardeners To Offer Free Class on ‘Insect Heroes’
On Friday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m., Master Gardners of Northern Virginia (MGNV) is hosting a free virtual classroom session, titled “Insect Heroes.”
Learn about the “insect heroes” who work tirelessly throughout their lives to create the serene beauty of the garden you enjoy every day.
For those who may be skeptical of a beneficial insect: MGNV says all you have to do is invite the “right” kinds of insects to your garden and most insect problems will be solved.
Extension Master Gardener Beth Buffington will help participants find the best ways to encourage these beneficial insects — who will control many of the perennial pests in our gardens without the use of pesticide. It’s that easy.
To receive a link to join, RSVP at tinyurl.com/FCNP0724mg.
MGNV offers frequent programming. For more information, visit mgnv.org.
Virginia Dream FC Wins Mid-Atlantic Conference
In front of 8,000+ fans at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Virginia Dream FC defeated NPSL’s top ranked team, Annapolis Blues, 2-0 to become the Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoff Champions. Their win advanceds the City of Falls Church team to the regional playoffs.
The Little City’s team put on a mature, clinical performance with a first half goal by Harri Hawkins from a free-kick and a second half goal from Anthony Diaz. Bill Hamid, The Dream’s goalkeeper and ex US National Team/DC United player, made several outstanding saves to earn a shutout. They face FC Motown, NPSL’s #2 ranked team, in the next round.
On Sunday, July 14 at their Meridian High School home, “aka The Cloud”, Virginia Dream FC defeated UPSL’s DMV North Champions, Athletic United, 7-1 in the National Playoffs Round of 32. This result advances the team to UPSL’s National Playoffs Round of 16.
In only their second year, The Dream have swept every conference they participated in: NPSL Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoff Champions, UPSL Regular and Postseason Champions and Virginia Super Soccer League Regular and Postseason Champions! Off the field, their accomplishments have been just as impressive. As part of the team’s vision to blend soccer with fashion, art and music, the team’s kits have garnered worldwide accolades from such soccer fashion entities as SoccerBible(USA), Versus(UK), Nsssports (Italy).
For further information please go to: instagram.com/VirginiaDreamFC/?hl=en.
ALNV White House Christmas Ornaments Now On Sale
Assistance League of Northern Virginia is excited to launch its annual sale of the official holiday ornaments designed and issued by the White House Historical Association. The 2024 ornament is unique because, for the first time, it honors a living president: Jimmy Carter.
Made of solid brass with gold finishes and striking colors, the elements represent facets of President Carter’s life. Shaped like an anchor, the ornament honors his U.S. Navy service, with other symbols on the front and back commemorating his efforts to bring peace to the Middle East and his work as a conservationist, peanut farmer, and humanitarian.
At just $23, Assistance League’s price is unchanged from last year and is much more reasonable than what other local vendors charge. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s community programs. Assistance League offers free delivery in Northern Virginia and can also ship to other locations (shipping charges apply). Simplify your holiday shopping by ordering a lot or a few. Use this link to place your order: alnv2024.square.site or scan the QR code on the flyer. For inquiries about the ornament sale, contact
ornaments@ALNV.org.
Assistance League receives no federal, state, or local funding and relies on various fundraising efforts, such as selling White House ornaments, to finance its philanthropic programs that provide food, clothing, books, and other necessities to elementary school students, to increase their chance for success in school.
To learn more about the Assistance League, please visit ALNV.org
Police Seek Information in W&OD Trail Robbery
City of Falls Church Police are looking for information about a robbery that occurred along the W&OD Trail between N. Oak St. and N. Spring St. around 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. the morning of July 13.
The suspect is described as a tall male wearing all black. No other images or videos of the suspect are available.
Police urge users of the W&OD Trail to be extra vigilant and to follow these safety tips:
- Avoid utilizing the trail at night
- Stay aware and observant of your surroundings
- Share your trail usage plans with a trusted person
Anyone with information should contact Detective C. LeGrand-Douglass at 703-248-5168 (TTY 711), cdouglass@fallschurchva.gov, or the F.C. police non-emergency line: 703-241-5053 (TTY 711).