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Mason Planning Town Hall as Prince William Campus Expands

Outside Old Town: What’s Happening Around Manassas 

By CINDY BROOKSHIRE
For Potomac Local News

Today is Deadline to Nominate Volunteers for Governor’s Awards

Do you know an individual, family or group of volunteers who are making an outstanding difference in Manassas, Manassas Park or Prince William County? How about a business, educational institution or community or faith-based organization? Let Governor Bob McDonnell know! Each year the Governor presents Volunteerism and Community Service Awards that highlight the efforts of outstanding Virginians who seek to enhance the lives of others in their communities. This year’s deadline for nominations is Mon., Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at a ceremony during Volunteer Week in April. Past honorees from the Manassas/Prince William area include New Dominion Learn & Serve and The Joe 15 Team of Manassas and Volunteers of the Year Bathsheba Felice Bryant and Edward Roman of Woodbridge and Stephen Michalski, MD of Gainesville. For a nomination form and more information, visit the Governor’s Volunteerism Awards.

Love Life at Manassas Mall Feb. 16

Join Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) for Love Life Day at Manassas Mall on Sat., Feb. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. in the JCPenney Court. Find out how you can manage stress, illness or loneliness, and celebrate all the things you love. (ACTS) Helpline is 703-368-4141 or visit actspwc.org.

Birth Matters Virginia, Prince William Chapter Meets Feb. 21

The local chapter of Birth Matters Virginia meets Thurs., Feb. 21 at the Manassas Midwifery offices, 8425 Dorsey Circle, Suite 102, Manassas, starting with a 6:00 p.m. potluck and fellowship. Bring a friend and a dish to share. The mission of Birth Matters Virginia is to improve the culture of birth in Virginia by promoting an evidence-based model of maternity care and supporting care providers who practice mother-friendly care. The meeting topic will be birth options and rights. Come to share your experience as well as learn how others have made a change in their births by enacting their rights. Who should attend? Local moms, doulas, friends, childbirth educators, peer lactation specialists, midwives, obstetricians, chiropractors…anyone who wants to increase evidence-based birth options for the women in the Manassas and Prince William area. “Like” the chapter’s Facebook page at Birth Matters Virginia Prince William.    

23rd Annual Mardi Gras Gala and Auction is Feb. 23

The Prince William Health System Foundation is hosting its 23rd Mardi Gras Gala and Auction extravaganza on Sat., Feb 23, from 6:30 pm to midnight at the Westfields Marriott Conference Center in Chantilly. Black tie optional and tickets are $150 per person. Support of the Gala is vital for the foundation to accomplish its community healthcare goals. Working closely with Prince William Health System and its affiliate organizations, the Foundation helps to provide equipment and community outreach programs that could not normally be funded without raising fees. Tax-deductible contributions may either be directed to the endowment for use when and where needed, or designated for a specific department of any Prince William Health System facility, from prenatal and infant care to prescription drugs for the elderly. The Gala provides an ideal opportunity to socialize and promises to be a fun-filled evening of fine dining, dancing with a live band (the Fabulous Fantoms), and an exciting auction. RSVP by Fri., Feb. 15 at 703-369-8201.

Mason’s Vision – Town Hall Feb. 26 on PW Campus

As the Prince William campus of George Mason University continues to expand in Manassas, the university is soliciting comments about their vision from members of the community. University president Angel Cabrera, recently unveiled a draft Vision document and Working Group Reports. Anyone is welcome to read the documents and let him know what you think. Leave a comment on the website, send an email to [email protected], or attend a town hall on Tues., Feb. 26 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Verizon Auditorium on the Prince William campus. Your participation matters.

Library Seeks Applicants for May 4 Local Author Fair

Bull Run Regional Library is pleased to announce Saturday, May 4, 2013 as the date of its Second Annual Local Author Fair. This will be a great opportunity for authors to promote their published work, whether it is fiction, nonfiction, adult, young adult or children’s. Self-published authors are also welcome. Participating authors will be permitted to sell their works. Space is limited, so apply now. Due to space limitations, the library reserves the right to limit participation by selecting a representative sample of types of work. Applications must be received by Sat., March 22. Authors selected to participate will be notified by email. Tables and chairs will be provided, as well as publicity. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this event, please contact Librarian/Adult Program Coordinator Dolores Bowman at 703-792-4546 for an application. The May 4 Author Fair is free and open to the public.

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