Popular blog Popular blog PwcMoms.com will again host its popular “Silver Sparkles” event on March 19 from 1-4 p.m. will again host its popular “Silver Sparkles” event on March 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center in Manassas.
The “family fun day” features activities for kids ranging from free minecraft classes from Animated Child to a Game Truck to magician Michael Chamberlin. Chick Fil A Sudley Manor and Bristow will be on hand with sandwiches and the cow. Discounted tickets are available.
All the proceeds from the event go to brain cancer research, a cause near and dear to PwcMoms owner Kristina Kotlus, who battled it herself in 2013. “I am so thankful that I get to be here,” Kotlus said, “and I want that for others who have brain cancer- more days. That’s what this is all about.”
The inaugural Silver Sparkles event in 2014 raised several thousand dollars for research and attracted over 500 people. Limited table spaces and raffle spaces are still available, and a full list of vendors is available on the eventbrite page. Questions about the event may be directed to [email protected].
The current list of vendors includes:
Join us for an awesome day of family fun with all the funds we raise after expenses going to support Brain Cancer Research.
Throughout the day we’ll have free classes in the community room, lots to do in the gym, and even a few outdoor activities, weather permitting. There will be food and raffle tickets for sale, so bring cash (we will take credit cards for raffle tickets, too). Every vendor table has a fun thing for your kids to do, so you can check out local businesses and kid-friendly venues while your kids have a great time playing!
TICKETS ARE PER FAMILY- you will need one ticket for everyone that lives in your home as part of your family. If you bring grammy and grandpa and they don’t live with you, they’ll need their own ticket. I really want this event to be accessible for families, so please be honest about your ticket purchases so that I don’t have to start charging per person!
Here’s what’s on tap so far:
Classroom Space:
Ballet Class with Academy of Russian Ballet
Mincraft Class with Animated Child
Special interactive storytime with Prince William Libraries
Main Event Space:
GMS Gymnastics
Lularoe
Jamberry
Bach to Rock
Daytime Playtime
Discovery Junction Children’s Museum
Chick Fil A (and the cow!)
The Freedom Center
Animated Child
Soccer Shots
Academy of Russian Ballet
Prince William County Parks and Recreation
Athlete’s Addiction
Game Truck
Raffle Items- We’ll have awesome Swag Bags from Perfectly Posh for the first 200 people who purchase $10 or more of raffle tickets! (Cash or credit cards will be accepted!)
The Little Gym, Swim Kids, Marketplace at Madison Crescent, Scentsy, Toddlin Time, The Smart Car Wash, DC United Tickets, Soccer Shots Season, Simple Luxuries Travel, Scentsy.
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Experience a magical evening at the Embassy of France with A Night on the Riviera, an event that will transport you to the glamour of the French Riviera while celebrating the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras!
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For those seeking an extra touch of exclusivity, the VIP experience includes unlimited champagne, adding an extra layer of sophistication to this festive celebration.
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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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