FROM BROADMONT TO Broadway: Dave and Nonie Spevacek were feted by friends and family at a block party on Sunday ahead of their move to the Broadway after 48 years on Broadmont Terrace. (Courtesy Photo) 
COMMUNITY MEMBERS celebrated F.C. Commissioner of the Revenue, Tom Clinton, on his 60th birthday last week. (Photo: Phil Duncan) 
AT A RECURRING luncheon, community leaders and the News-Press team discussed the news of the week. (News-Press Photo) 
F.C. Leaders show innovations award at VML conference. (Photo: Gary Mester)
Red Cross Blood Drive October 1
An hour of your time can save a life — there is currently a crucial need for blood donations. Join a Red Cross blood drive on Monday, October 21, from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Register today at rcblood.org/3CuaTmy.
Arlington Fall Festival November 2
On November 2, from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., Arlington Church of the Brethren (300 N. Montague St., Arlington, VA) invites the community to shop craft vendors while enjoying food and petting alpacas and goats, at their Fall Festival. The event is free to attend.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
F.C. Jazzercise is doing a Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this weekend, October 19 — 20, with 100 percent of walk-in profits to Breast Cancer Research Foundation — plus a separate donation for those wearing pink. Learn more at facebook.com/fallschurchjazzercise.
Club Pilates is host a free course (suggested $10 donation to American Cancer Society) on Sunday, October 27 at 11:30 a.m. on the Founders Row lawn (110 Founders Ave., Falls Church). Register at tinyurl.com/FCNP1024cp.
Bone Healing Tech Helps Local
Barb Jonas, an 87-year-old resident of F.C., faced a significant challenge after injuring her knee twice. After being confined to a wheelchair for several months, Barb began using the Exogen® ultrasound bone healing system, and after using the device for 60 days daily for just 40 minutes, her bones had fully healed. She now proudly reports walking over 9,000 steps a day.
Future City Competition Expands
The Future City® Competition, a globally recognized STEM program that reaches over 66,000 middle and high school students from around the world, is now accepting registrations for the 2024 — 2025 season. The competition aims to inspire even more middle and high school teams to join before the October 31 registration deadline at futurecity.org.
Plein Air Festival Concludes
Artists from the mid-Atlantic competed for over $5,000 in prizes at the 15th Annual Falls Church Arts Plein Air Festival held on October 12 at the Falls Church City Hall grounds. The competition featured not only works by artists who painted outdoor scenes around the city during the festival but also works completed by artists during a three-hour “Quick Draw” competition that morning.
Around 400 onlookers cast votes for People’s Choice Award winner “Isaac Crossman Park” by Vicky Zhou. Juror Tricia Ratliff selected the remaining prize winners, including first place “House on Broad Street” by Dipali Rabadiya, second place: “Falls Church Downtown” by Rajendra KC, third place: “Barn at Cherry Hill Farmhouse” by Diane Ellor, Barbara Cram Memorial Plein Air Prize “Falls Church Presbyterian” by Oyunaa Waskin, and honorable mentions “State Theater” by Yvonne Leung and “Isaac Crossman Park” by Vicky Zhou. Quick Draw awards went to “Farmers Market” by Dipali Rabadiya (first) and “Farmers Market” by Rajendra KC (second).
In addition to Beyer Auto Group, Kensington Senior Living, and June Beyer Art, prize sponsors included Rock Star Realty and Founders Row by Mill Creek.
For more information, please visit fallschurcharts.org.
Free Candy X-rays at Patient First
Bring your candy into any Patient First from October 27 through November 1, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for a free digital X-ray screening, allowing trick-or-treaters to see what is inside their treats, like peanuts or other surprises.
