Washington Sinfonietta Season Opens
The Washington Sinfonietta opens the 2024—2025 season Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. The program features Schubert’s Symphony No. 1 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”. The season continues with concerts on November 16, February 8, and June 14. The Annual Family Holiday concert will be on Sunday, December 8. All concerts will be performed at Falls Church Episcopal. Tickets are available online at washingtonsinfonietta.org/concerts and at the door.
Raising Cane’s Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
The Falls Church Chamber is hosting the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Raising Cane’s on Thursday, October 3 at 8:00 a.m. The restaurant known for chicken fingers and Texas toast is opening at 6363 Seven Corners Center in the former Dogfish Head Alehouse site. The community is invited to join the celebration with the Lucky 20 Registration 7:00 — 8:00 a.m. A DJ will be in the parking lot until 7:00 p.m. and swag will be given throughout the day. Raising Cane’s, named for the founders’ dog Cane, has established a partnership with Lost Dogs and Cats Rescue Foundation.
Fight the Fall
Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center is raising awareness of the dangers of falling and the importance of fall prevention this month. September 23 through 27 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. To learn more on how you can Fight the Fall, visit Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center.
Anniversary Party
KiPS Family Gymnastics is celebrating its first anniversary. Visit KiPS in The Shops at West Falls Church on Saturday, September 28, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. for refreshments and open play time.
Supper Club at Godfrey’s
Godfrey’s is hosting its first Supper Club wine dinner on Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 p.m. The five-course prix fixe menu crafted by Chef Godfrey will be complimented by expertly paired wines. Be among the first to taste two new selections. Seating is limited. Contact Gwenn for reservations at gwenn@godfreysbc.com.
Acton Academy Program for Parents
Acton Academy is offering a six-week introductory workshop designed to help parents understand themselves, their children, and their relationships from October 5 through November 9, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Based on Dr. Jane Nelsen’s “Positive Discipline” books, the program teaches children to be responsible, respectful, and resourceful by encouraging kindness and firmness in parenting. The course includes experiential activities and discussions on understanding children’s behavior, building connections, and focusing on long-term solutions. It runs on Saturdays October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, and 9. Parents may register via email to info@actonfallschurch.org. More information here: actonfallschurch.org/positive-discipline.
- Business News & Notes is compiled by Elise Neil Bengtson, Executive Director of the Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at elise@fallschurchchamber.org.