Community Symposium On Aging Well
Kensington invites the community to a symposium on aging well with a number of expert exhibitors and vendors on Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Participants will learn about wellness providers and services specifically focused on seniors and gain deeper knowledge and insight. Join Kensington and hear from city officials and experts, view a fitness demonstration, and meet wellness providers. Register via the website.
Andworx Contract with US Army
Falls Church-based Andworx has won a $2.4M prime contract by the US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA). Andworx will develop various Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Power Platform solutions to enable the US Army to operate more quickly and efficiently, utilizing cloud automation, leveraging the latest Microsoft low code technologies. The work will be completed in Huntsville, Alabama. Andworx specializes in the Microsoft Power Platform with expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, SharePoint and Azure AI.
Kettlebell Introduction
Foundational Fitness is offering a free introduction to kettlebell fundamentals on Saturday, October 19, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The class will teach you how to “move better” and “get stronger” using the kettlebell swing, deadlift, squat and press. There’s no experience necessary and the class is scalable to suit individual ability levels.
Solace Rescue Ale 2024 Dog Adoption Event
Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation is teaming up again with Solace Brewing Company and Lost Dog Cafe to bring you another year of Solace Rescue Ale. Join them on Saturday, October 12, 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Solace Outpost to enjoy this year’s freshly brewed Solace Rescue Ale. Meet some of their dogs hoping to find their forever homes and learn about the efforts of LDCRF to assist with hurricane relief. The annual LDCRF Yard Sale will be by the outdoor patio so come ready to shop.
Trivia Night for a Cause
Solace Outpost is hosting a trivia night for the nonprofit, Hope for Grieving Families, on Monday, October 21. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. The event includes a live auction, 50/50 Raffle, and more. All proceeds support the free monthly programming for grieving families. Hope for Grieving Families focuses on providing fun, family-oriented events for families who have experienced the loss of a close family member. Hope creates a community of support and connects families with agencies that provide grief counseling and professional services.
Chamber Business Mixer Features Treats
Murphys Funeral Home is hosting the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce business mixer on Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. This is the second-year hosting with Halloween themed décor and food. Members and prospective members are invited.
OAR Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church is celebrating its 50th Anniversary on October 23. The community-based nonprofit organization was established in 1974 by individuals from local faith communities who were volunteering in the local jail. OAR assists with alternative sentencing options and diversion programs. They offer support via community service, mentoring, and job search assistance to those returning from incarceration.
- 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.
