LETTER: Farewell, Jerry’s of Falls Church
March 28, 2011 by (see byline) · 11 Comments
TO THE EDITORS OF THE FALLS CHURCH TIMES:
March 28, 2011
Farewell, Jerry’s.
Everyone has a place for comfort food. My place was Jerry’s Subs and Pizza in Falls Church City. It is no secret to the staff there that I would sneak in on an occasional Thursday between office hours and my daughter’s class for a cheese steak. Mmmm. We are all supposed to eat right, but occasionally we get to cheat. A mentor who was an oncologist in my residency training used to say cheating on the diet was one less day in a nursing home!
Anyway, I was sad to find out this past week during my most recent foray that Jerry’s Falls Church is closing in two weeks. Jerry’s has been in Falls Church City for a long time. It once was the sponsor of many Little League baseball teams and a favorite for after- game family get-togethers. Its Monday night discount pizza was a City favorite, with the line often stretching deep into the restaurant.
More recently, the place has been quiet. When the previous owner sold a few years ago, the restaurant’s new owners upgraded the decor to the new Jerry’s standard. Unfortunately, they abandoned the community involvement of the previous owner. Business dropped off. As a business owner in the City, I know that community presence is very important.
Then, the owners moved the napkin and condiment dispensers behind the counter. You could no longer eat a few pickles while waiting for your dinner. Extra napkins or ketchup? Had to ask for them at the counter. Business faded away.
But I still visited. An occasional Thursday afternoon was a great chance to read the local paper while indulging in a cheese steak. Jerry’s also was a great place to grab a pizza or sub to eat at the summer Concert in the Park. There are other places to grab a sandwich or pizza, sure, but Jerry’s was just convenient for our town.
Farewell, Jerry’s Falls Church. I am told that the employees will work at the other franchises in Seven Corners and Idylwood. I won’t be seeing you often there –- just too far to travel for a quick bite. Hopefully, your Broad Street storefront will be filled with something else delicious. We had a good thing going.
GORDON THEISZ
Falls Church City
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SATURDAY 4/16: American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life
March 28, 2011 by Steven Valley · Leave a Comment
On April 16th the fight against cancer will go to the dogs! At the first annual American Cancer Society Bark For Life® of Falls Church, residents will have the opportunity to fight back against cancer alongside their canine companions.
American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. This event was created to celebrate the caregiving qualities that dogs provide to their human companions during a cancer diagnosis.
Registration begins at 8:30am with this special event taking place from 9:00am to 11:30am at Madison Park (334 Lawton St, Falls Church). The event will begin with a short walk and then will feature speakers who have experienced the special relationships that dogs provide; a special ceremony honoring both humans and canines that have battled cancer; pet talent, costume, and beauty contests; and plenty of opportunities to play and socialize with your canine friends.
The registration fee for each dog is $25. Each pet that pre-registers will receive a Bark For Life bandana. Also, the first 25 registrants will receive a special pet prize! Much like the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®, participants are encouraged to fundraise prior to the event and teams will be permitted to fundraise onsite by providing dog related goods and services at the event for donations. Dog related businesses are welcome to participate in the event by becoming event sponsors.
Pets in attendance must be leashed and with current tags or vaccination papers. Pet owners must be prepared to clean up after their pets.
All proceeds of this new event will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Falls Church. Relay For Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society to help save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an overnight event that raises funds and awareness to fight cancer in your community. Dedicated teams of friends, families, and coworkers commit to keep at least one member on track at all times … because cancer never sleeps.
Due to the large crowds, pets are not allowed at Relay For Life events. Thus, Bark For Life provides a venue for people and pets to participate together while raising money to support the fight against cancer.
For more information on volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or participating in the American Cancer Society Bark For Life, call 1-800-227-2345 or log on to www.RelayForLife.org/BarkFallsChurch.
CITY MEETINGS: March 28 – April 1
March 27, 2011 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
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Monday 3/28: City Council Government Operations Committee. Oak Room, 5:00 pm.
City Council Meeting. Council Chamber, 7:30 pm. Agenda and documents.
Tuesday 3/29: Watershed Advisory Committee. Dogwood Room, 7:30 pm.
Wednesday 3/30: No meetings scheduled.
Thursday 3/31: BIE Partnership Council. George Mason High School, 7:45 am.
Joint Meeting, Family Life Education Advisory Committee and School Health Advisory Board. Mary Ellen Henderson School Library, 7:30 pm.
Friday 4/1: City Council Economic Development Committee. Oak Room, 7:30 am.
THURSDAY 4/14: George Mason Relief Project Chili Dinner
March 27, 2011 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
A chili dinner hosted by the George Mason Relief Project to support the club’s efforts to provide worldwide relief, and also plans for a future service trip. The dinner precedes and continues during the I.B. art show, so come to the art show early for dinner and a good parking place. Buy one bowl and get free refills. Also, feel free to bring a crock pot of chili to share! Read more
SATURDAY 5/7: Annual Spring Rummage Sale
March 26, 2011 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
World Children’s Choir Annual Spring Rummage Sale
Saturday, May 7
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Christ Crossman United Methodist Church,
384 N Washington St,
Falls Church, VA
Thirty-five World Children’s Choir families will bring all kinds of items that will be sold for very, very low prices; bake sale; enjoy singing and African drumming by WCC singers ages 4 – 18
MONDAY 3/28: 7:30 PM City Council Budget Public Hearing
March 26, 2011 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
The City City Council approves a budget each year to fully serve its 11,200 residents, water system, and nationally recognized school system. The City’s fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30 of each year.
The five-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) identifies capital needs of the community and indicates how these needs will be funded over the five-year period. In general, only projects that cost more than $100,000 and have a useful life in excess of 10 years qualify for funding in the CIP. The CIP is updated annually and is subject to change with each update.
The City Council approves the budget and CIP in April. Hard copies of the Budget are available at Mary Riley Styles Public Library, 120 N. Virginia Ave.
The location of the following budget meetings is City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Public meetings will also be held on: Monday 4/11 at 7:30 PM, Saturday 4/16 at 10 AM at the Community Center, and Monday 4/25 at 7:30 PM.
THURSDAY 3/31: $4.19 a bag Mulch Fundraiser for Troop 349
March 26, 2011 by Steven Valley · Leave a Comment
Troop 349, sponsored by the American Legion Post 130, is selling high quality hardwood mulch, not only at a great price but we’ll deliver it and we’ll place around your yard for you.
Please use the easy online order form: http://www.troop349.us/page1/contact-form/index.php
The troop is selling:
(We will not deliver past a 3-mile radius of the city of Falls Church.)
Order now for delivery of your mulch on April 2-3, 2011. All orders must be pre-paid and received on or before March 28, 2011.
Please help support the activities of Boy Scout Troop 349.
SUNDAY 4/3: Joanne Harris Dedication Ceremony
March 26, 2011 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
A dedication ceremony for the Joanne Lee Harris Memorial Bench will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in Cherry Hill Park. Everyone may attend.
The bench was ordered through the City of Falls Church and completely paid for with funds donated by the family and friends of Joanne Lee Harris. It has been installed next to the playground in the park, replacing a bench which was no longer usable. The bench slats, while appearing to be wooden, are actually made of 100% recycled plastic. The solid bronze plaque reads in part “A Friend to Falls Church” because of Ms. Harris’ selfless efforts on behalf of citizens of Falls Church.
An original resident of the Winter Hill development, Ms. Harris’ philanthropic endeavors included 25 years of weekly volunteering at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library, active memberships in the Republican Committee, the PEO Sorority, the Village Preservation and Improvement Society, the Falls Church Recycling Committee, and the local garden club. Ms. Harris also was an active volunteer with the biannual Falls Church City Cleanups, the Falls Church Presbyterian Church Flower Committee, and the Cherry Hill Farmhouse, in addition to her numerous private efforts to more private Falls Church charities.
