Prince William County, Va. — Now that the Primary Elections are over, now it’s time for the candidates to face off in a series of forums.
Prince William County’s Committee of 100 has announced several forums where candidates in the Potomac Communities who are in need of your vote will square off on the issues.
On Sept. 14, former Newschannel 8 reporter and longtime Prince William resident Matt Brock will moderate a forum which will host Virginia House of Delegates 2nd District candidates Mark Dudenhefe and Esteban Garces. A community organizer, this is Garces, who is a Democrat, first time running for political office while Dudenhefer, a Republican, has served as Stafford County Board Chairman since 2010 and was elected to the Board in 2006.
Also debating that night will be Del. Luke Torian (D-Dumfries) and Republican candidate Cleveland Anderson, both vying for the 52nd House District seat.
Fresh off a Primary win, Jeff Frederick will also debate Democratic Incumbent Toddy Puller for the 36th District Virginia Senate Seat. The district encompasses portions of Mount Vernon south to Stafford County. Puller has held the seat since 2000.
The forum will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Westminster at Lake Ridge.
The Committee of 100 also has several other candidate forums scheduled:
Forum: Thursday, September 29, 2011- Four Points by Sheraton, Manassas
7:00pm- Senate District 13: former Del. Dick Black (R) v. Shawn Miller (D)
8:30pm- House Delegate District 13: Del. Bob Marshall (R) v. Carl Genthner (D)
Forum: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, Westminster@Lake Ridge
7:00 pm-Senate District 39: Sen.George Barker (D) v. Miller Baker (R)
8:30pm-Coles District Supervisor, PW BOCS: Supv. Marty Nohe (R) v. Anthony Arnold (D)
Forum: Wednesday, October 26, 2011, Four Points by Sheraton, Manassas
7:00pm-Gainesville District Supervisor, PW BOCS, Peter Candland (R) v. Ann Wheeler (D)
8:30pm-Chairman, Prince William Board of County Supervisors
Chairman Corey Stewart (R) v. John Gray (I) v. Babur Lateef (D)
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On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treat—it’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fève (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and don’t worry—there will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
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Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
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