🌱 Patch AM: How a Falls Church Legion post helped scouts honor Arlington veterans

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Falls Church Legion post helped scouts honor Arlington veterans

Also on today's calendar: New Year’s Eve Family Gala and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A touch of rain, with a high of 58 and low of 27 degrees.
• Tuesday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 34, low: 27.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scouting in America; Troop 30 honors veterans in Arlington (owegopennysaver.com) — Falls Church gets a brief spotlight as American Legion Post 130 hosted New York’s Newark Valley Boy Scout Troop 30 during their trip to place wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. The story mainly celebrates the troop’s long history, recent Eagle Scouts, and year-round community service, while highlighting how support from various organizations makes these experiences possible for the scouts.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Falls Church

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• New Year’s Eve Family Gala
  Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Woodburn
  6:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show
  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003,
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• CANCELLED: Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff
  Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor , Falls Church
  8:30 am

Saturday January 3

• Falls Church Farmers Market
  City Hall Parking Lot , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
  8:00 am

Monday January 5

• Electoral Board Meeting
  Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
  2:00 pm
• 1-5-2026 BOE Hearing 1
  Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. Center, Lower Level , Falls Church
  5:00 pm
• City Council Organizational Meeting and Work Session
  Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. Main Level , Falls Church
  7:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Economic Development Authority Meeting
  Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Ask the Council Session
  Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor , Falls Church
  9:00 am
• 1-7-26 BOE Hearing 2
  Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor , Falls Church
  5:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Redeemer Renaissance Preschool Open House & 2026-27 Information Session - 5:30 PM
  1545 Chain Bridge Rd , McLean
  5:30 pm

Saturday January 10

• Falls Church Arts Classes Open for Registration--Sign Up Today for January 10 Pastel Workshop
  Falls Church Arts Gallery , 700-B W Broad St , Falls Church
  9:00 am

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• Redeemer Renaissance Preschool — (703) 356-3567
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• The Grout Genie — (571) 374-3643
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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Piano Teacher Needed
  Local reputable Music lesson company seeks Piano) instructor for in-home lessons as well as lessons in your studio – whichever is preferable to you. (More info)
• Neighbors Helping Neighbors ❤️ Let's Keep Our Kids Safe
  School Crossing Guards Needed in Falls Church... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE:
  I got my cat back! Thanks to all who offered help in finding him! Heya! So last night my pet cat ventured out and got lost somewhere in the Yancey… (Nextdoor New Providence)
• I have two cats.
  One is a gray cat that is well known, the other cat is an orange long Domestic. Usually they go outside and roam a bit then come home. My orange cat… (Nextdoor Glen Forest)

• Merry Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Falls Church. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falls Church here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

• 2 Killed, 6 Hospitalized In Christmas Night Crash On I-495: VA State Police (patch.com)

Arlington

• Out actor talks lead role in ‘Fiddler on the Roof' (washingtonblade.com)
• DEVELOPING: Police investigating shots fired near Courthouse (arlnow.com)
• The Hot Button Inside of You (goodmenproject.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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