By Mary Foley
Volunteer Prince William
- The Boys and Girls Club in Dumfries is looking for coaches this summer for basketball and volleyball teams. The program starts the week of June 17. Coaches must be 18 years or older and assistant coaches must be 16 years or older. Please call Judy Moore at (703) 441-0611 ext. 2617 to learn more.
- SERVE needs volunteers to help with their summer reading program on Tuesdays and Fridays. Volunteers need to be 16 years or older. Duties include create and running literary games, inputting client data for tacking outcomes, and helping with the kids. Please email Navara to learn more.
- Merrimac Farm needs volunteers to weed, prune, water plants, and clean up. Volunteers should wear long pants, long socks, and sturdy shoes. Workdays this summer are June 8, June 22, and July 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please email or (703) 490-5200 for more information.
- The National Museum of the Marine Corps needs volunteers to become gallery docents and hospitality ambassadors. Volunteers must be age 16 years or older. Please register online.
- Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers for their annual litter survey on June 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will have a quick training session and then will head out for the survey and return to the office for lunch. Please email them to volunteer.
- Keep Prince William Beautiful also needs volunteers to present programs to the campers at Veterans Park this summer. This job is geared toward teenagers. Please email them to learn more.
- BEACON Adult Literacy needs volunteers for their summer conversations program July 16 through August 1 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please email to learn more.
- House of Mercy is collecting new underwear and socks on Friday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All sizes and genders are needed. You can drive up to their location at 8170 Flannery Court, roll down your windows, and toss them in the donation bins to help those in need.
- The American Heart Association needs volunteers at the next race on Saturday, June 8 sponsored by Lawyers have Heart at The Washington Harbour in Georgetown. Tasks include start and finish line assistance, registration, water stops, and post-race party. Please visit their website to learn more.
- Novant UVA Health System needs volunteers in their surgical services at the Manassas and Haymarket hospitals. They also need volunteers at the Aubergine Thrift Store in Old Town Manassas. Call (571) 284-1278 or visit their website to learn more.
- Area Agency on Aging needs volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels midday in both the Manassas and Woodbridge communities. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. They also need volunteer activity assistants at the Adult Day Healthcare Center for activities such as chess, checkers, dominos, and bingo as well as those who play musical instruments. Please visit their website for more info.
- The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers 55 years or older to deliver noon meals through the Meals on Wheels Program. Shifts are just 2 to 3 hours long and available throughout the greater area. RSVP members receive a mileage reimbursement and additional insurance coverage at no cost to the volunteer. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 to learn more.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William. Jan can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 1, Shelley can help with any individual or group projects and send you weekly updates if you’d like. Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 2, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3. Please visit our website. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
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Planet Fitness opened its first location in Stafford. The new 30,900-square-foot facility, located at 1455 Stafford Market Place in the Stafford Market Place shopping center, is designed to provide a welcoming, judgment-free environment for individuals at all fitness levels.
The building used to house a Best Buy that announced its closure one year ago after 16 years in business. Our coverage of the closure was some of the most-read content on Potomac Local News in 2024.
The Stafford location features state-of-the-art equipment, including strength machines, free weights, a dedicated area for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and a functional training room with turf for agility exercises. Members can also access amenities such as fully equipped locker rooms with showers, a mobility and stretching space, and free WiFi.
A highlight of the facility is the Black Card Spa, available to those who pay for a higher membership tier. The spa includes Hydro Massage Loungers, massage chairs, recovery loungers, and salon-grade tanning beds, offering members an opportunity to relax and recover post-workout.
Called to Jail
A 44-year-old man found himself back at Rappahannock Regional Jail after making a false report and harassing a jail officer with obscene phone calls. Initially, deputies responded to a call about a death and gunshot outside the jail, which turned out to be false. The suspect, located at a local motel, was arrested and charged with using obscene language and filing a false report.
Assault
– Marion Manor Nursing Home: A staff member assaulted another during a disagreement. The suspect was charged with assault and battery and held without bond.
– Shasta Place: A male suspect bit the victim during a verbal altercation. He was charged with assault and battery but released on personal recognizance.
DUI
Deputies discovered a car in a ditch on Courthouse Road. The driver admitted to drinking beer, with three empty cans found in her vehicle. She was charged with DUI, drinking while driving, and refusal, and held on a $3,000 bond.
Hit and Run
A vehicle struck a VDOT sign and two unoccupied trucks at EZ Auto Sales before the driver fled. Deputies identified the suspect using evidence left in the vehicle, and warrants for hit and run and property destruction were issued.
Several schools in our region have announced closures and delays for Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to icy road conditions and inclement weather. Here is the latest list of updates:
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Spotsylvania County Public Schools are closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to icy road conditions.
Code 2: 12-month employees report two hours late as safety permits.
Essential personnel will report at specified times.
All school-sponsored activities and student externships are canceled.
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King George County Public Schools
King George County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to adverse road conditions and inclement weather.
Code 2: 12-month employees report at 10 a.m.
Liberal leave will be in effect.
We’ll update this post with additional school closures and delays as they are announced.
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