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GMBA Networking Breakfast at Silver Diner
Friday, March 13,8:30-10
8150 Porter Rd, Falls Church
Join us for our first 2026 networking breakfast at the Silver Diner in Merrifield.
No cost to attend, just buy your own meal or drink (or just show up), and come out to grow your network, share what is going on in your business, and find out what is going on with others!
This is a great way to stay connected with other local businesses & GMBA!
Members and Non-Members Welcome!
Hope you can make it!
Please RSVP.
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Richmond Report Lunch with
GMBA and Falls Church Chamber
Tuesday, March 17, 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Italian Cafe, 7161 Lee Hwy, Falls Church
Join us for this joint, annual event with Merrifield and Falls Church Chambers at the Italian Cafe! This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle and meet other business owners and decision makers.
This is the Annual Richmond Report from Delegate Marcus Simon and Senator Saddam Salim, with an overview of the recent legislative session.
$35 for members, $40 for non-members
RSVPs Required, Register Now!
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GMBA Mixer at Silver Diner, Merrifield
March 26, 5:30 - 7:30pm
2729A Merrilee Drive
Please join GMBA and Silver Diner for a fun Happy Hour Mixer!
Grab a bite, have a beverage, and make some great connections with other local businesses!
Snacks provided, drinks on you!
Make sure to check out the enormous menu while you are there!! Huge selection of food and drinks! Everything is delicious!
Open to members and non-members.
RSVP Please!
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Maximize Your GMBA Membership - Know (and use) Your Benefits!
March 25, 2pm
Zoom
Please join us for this monthly zoom training and learn how to take advantage of the free marketing available with membership, and learn about the overall benefits of belonging to the GMBA!
Open to members and potential members!
This training is co-hosted with the VBA, and is a good way to expand your network, while learning how to promote your business on-line!
More information & link to attend!
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The Arc of Northern Virginia
“A Life Like Yours” Benefit Breakfast
Thursday, March 26th, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
The McLean Hilton Tysons Corner,
7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean
8th annual event celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Join us for The Arc of Northern Virginia’s eighth “A Life Like Yours” Benefit Breakfast to raise important funds to sustain and strengthen vital programs, services, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll hear first-hand from self-advocates and parents about the challenges faced and how The Arc of Northern Virginia has made a difference.
A coffee reception & networking period begins at 7:30 am. The breakfast and program begin at 8:00 am, and ends promptly at 9:00 am, followed by an optional half hour set aside for networking.
Though there is no cost to attend and no ticket to purchase, however, this event is a fundraiser. Our intention is that attendees will be inspired to support our work and the positive outcomes for the community when asked to make their donation to The Arc of Northern Virginia.
To register: events@thearcofnova.org
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Art Blooms Festival @ Mosaic
Limited Festival Spots Available!
April 11-12, 2026
Mosaic District
Mosaic District is providing GMBA with 5 spaces for sale for the wonderful Art Blooms Festival in April!
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Mosaic District with our annual two-day festival, Art Blooms at Mosaic, in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, URBNmarket and FRESHFARM. As cherry blossoms paint the season with their beauty, join us for a vibrant celebration of art, culture and community.
If you are interested in participating, please register here!
Please note that they are approving all vetting all of our vendors this year to make sure they do not compete with their vendors. Please register and I will invoice you when you are approved. I will notify you if you are not.
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Creative Cauldron Presents:
Twelve Dancing Princesses: Doce Princesas Bailarinas
March 13 - 29, 2026
127 E Broad St, Falls Church
A group of princesses, each more beautiful than the last, are locked in their room each night, but in the morning, their dancing shoes are completely worn through as if they had been dancing all night!
This enchanting adaptation of this classic Grimm tale features Spanish language elements and original music by Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith.
For tickets and more info on Creative Cauldron, click here!
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Kids Give Back
Family Bingo Night
April 18, 6-8pm
St. Matthew's Church
8917 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
A fun-filled family night ahead!
Join us for a new annual Family Bingo & Volunteer Night! Bring the whole crew for games, music, pizza, prizes, and volunteer service projects that meet specific needs in our community.
Our last two Bingo Nights sold out, so Get your tickets Now!!
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Vienna Oktoberfest 2026 OPEN!!!
October 3, 2026, 11-7pm
Church Street Vienna
Planning is in process for another fabulous Oktoberfest in Vienna!
Get Involved!
Be a Sponsor! Best year-long marketing around!
Lots of options at various levels/perks!
Contact Peggy James for more information!
Non-Food Applications Now Open!
https://bit.ly/OKTnonfood26
Food Vendor Applications Now Open for VBA Members!
https://bit.ly/OKTfood26
Open for non-VBA members 4/10, then open to all!!
Questions? Email Peggy James
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Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts The BARNS Season is HERE!
For a full list of events, click here!
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Meetings Mixers and Ribbon Cuttings
GMBA is on the lookout for interesting speakers and meeting/mixer hosts for 2026!
We also want to make sure we are helping you celebrate your business openings and milestones!
If you are interested in speaking, hosting or having a ribbon cutting, or other celebration coming up, please contact Peggy at director@greatermerrifield.org.
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