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Happy Woodbridge Wednesday!
We’ve got everything from dancing debates in Dumfries to adoptable puffballs ready to melt your heart. The Occoquan RiverFest returns soon with boat tours and duck races, and the county is pushing ahead on big projects like Fettler Park’s makeover. IKEA’s celebrating a showroom refresh, and we’ve got all the local flavor in this week’s update.
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📵 PWCS talks cell phone policy for 2025–26
Join a live webinar on May 22 to explore PWCS’ new school-year phone rules, research behind the policy, and tools for managing device use at home.
Get the details.
🦆 Occoquan RiverFest returns June 7–8
From pontoon boat rides to Duck Splash races and kid-friendly boat-making, RiverFest has something for the whole family.
See the full lineup.
🛋️ IKEA Woodbridge shows off refreshed showroom
IKEA marked the moment with a ribbon cutting and $3,000 donation to ACTS, helping families in need with food, shelter, and crisis aid.
Check it out.
🎉 Events and Features
🎶 Party like it’s 1995!
Join Prince William Ice Center for their monthly Skate-In Movie Night on June 27—it’s a retro celebration you don’t want to miss.
Roll back in time.
🧠 Think you’re a trivia champ?
Brew Republic Bierwerks hosts trivia every week—bring your A-game and battle for beer-soaked bragging rights.
Join the fun.
⛳ New to golf or need to sharpen your skills?
Potomac Shores Golf Club offers personalized lessons for adults and kids, all week long.
Book now.
🎤 Music + food trucks = Fridays at 5
Fridays at 5 is back at Sean Connaughton Plaza! Enjoy live music, good eats, and a great community vibe every Friday.
Get the schedule.
📰 Local News
🧨 ICE contract stirs heated debate
The Board of County Supervisors voted 4-3 to let ICE continue training at a county facility, drawing opposition from residents and immigrant advocates.
Full story.
🤖 Finch robots = tiny coders at Kilby
First graders coded robots to dance and navigate mazes as part of a fun, hands-on lesson in critical thinking.
Meet the mini-engineers.
🏆 Occoquan’s trivia night opens with a win
“The Quizzards” dominated the first trivia night of the season at River Mill Park. Next round: June 20.
Congrats to the winners.
🏛️ Honoring a voice for small businesses
Dimitri Boosalis is being honored for his lifetime of work championing local entrepreneurs.
Read more.
🚔 No charges in officer-involved shooting
A grand jury declined to indict a police officer in the fatal shooting of a man on Davis Ford Road.
Details here.
🕺 Dumfries delays vote on dancing ban
The Town Council postponed a decision on a requirement that anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult at outdoor concerts and festivals.
Why it matters.
🌳 Fettler Park to get major upgrade
A revitalization plan for the Woodbridge park includes new amenities and improved community space.
What’s coming.
🐾 Adoptable Pet of the Week
🐶 Fluffy Pomeranian mix pups need homes!
Four adorable and energetic fluffballs are up for adoption this week. They’re cuddly, curious, and ready to make you smile.
See the pups.
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Mayor Derrick R. Wood outlined a bold and hopeful vision for the future of Dumfries during his annual State of the Town Address on June 5, 2025.
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Looking for art opportunities in the DMV? ArtsFairfax.org is your online destination to find and promote artist calls in and around Fairfax. Our Artist Calls directory is always free to use and highlights opportunities to audition, exhibit artwork, or secure commissions. Be sure to check out ArtsFairfax Artist Calls on an ongoing basis – new opportunities are added every week.
In addition to a dozen or so Artist Calls from throughout the region, ArtsFairfax is proud to host the following:
Fairfax250 RV Wrap
For illustrators, visual artists, and graphic designers, we are working with the Fairfax250 Commission to wrap a 37’-long RV that will travel to hundreds of events across Fairfax County. A signage company will handle the installation – all we need is the design. See your art on this rolling billboard all year long!
On June 20th, 2025, Woodbridge Rotary Club will be holding our 21st annual charity golf tournament. This tournament is in memory of two of our past Presidents and valued members of the community. Joe Devaney passed away March 22, 2005 and a few years ago, Bill O’Hop passed away barely a week after playing in this tournament in 2015. Both Joe and Bill were each other’s best friends and they both loved golf! Please help us pay tribute to our dear friends by participating in this tournament and helping us to support our local and international charities. If you are interested in golfing, sponsoring, donating a door prize and/or know someone who is, please contact us (Mark Worrilow [email protected] or 703-244-8702). Signing up is also possible using the QR code.
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has
