The Charlie Boone Trails Memorial Bike and Skate Park is coming to Lake Ridge and designs are underway.

To design the park, the Charlie Boone Trails Memorial Foundation partnered with Pillar Design Studios and Artisan Skateparks. 

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On September 19, 2020, Stafford County will have a drive-thru Rabies Clinic for pet owners to have their cats and dogs vaccinated. The event will be held by Stafford Animal control on the Stafford Government Center campus.

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On August 22, 2020, Montclair celebrated the Chartering of a new youth club called the Montclair Leo Club, sponsored by the Montclair Lions Club.

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A new Leo Club came to Montclair on Saturday, August 22nd when 29 members celebrated the official Chartering of the new club in a virtual meeting. The Montclair Lions Club, which is in its 42nd year of operations, sponsored the new Leo Club. 

Montclair Lions President Mike O’Neal, who presided over the Charter Night events said, “Tonight’s event marks the official installation of 29 future community leaders. Since forming on June 30, 2020, they have grown from their original 25 charter members to 29 members representing 10 schools throughout the county. The Leo’s have taken on service projects in the community including a food drive and a pen pal letter campaign with an assisted living community. They demonstrate the exceptional youth in Prince William County, who are making a difference” 

Leo Clubs are a youth organization of Lions Clubs International. The word Leo stands for Leadership, Experience, Opportunity. Leo Clubs encourage youths to develop leadership qualities by participating in social service activities. Clubs are open to youth ages 12 to18 years of age. 

Ms. Shakira Mangrio, a Forest Park High School senior, is the first President of the new club. Ms. Kylie Norosky, a Charles Colgan High School junior, will serve as the First Vice President. Ms. Alyssa Osmer, a Forest Park High School junior, is the Treasurer, and Ms. Lilly Gleiman, a Charles Colgan High School junior, is the Secretary. 

Leo President Shakira stated, “I have been blessed with a very motivated and energetic Club Membership and Board. We are excited to give back to our community. Through this important work, we plan to make a difference in our community.” 

Leo Treasurer Alyssa Osmer, reflecting on her experiences said, “I am so happy and proud to be a part of this great organization. All of us who joined are looking for an opportunity to give back and be a part of something bigger than ourselves. The Leo’s is truly a great group of people who truly want to help” 

The evening’s event included the attendance and remarks by Lions District Governor for District 24-L, Glen Logan who said, “In such a short time you have demonstrated the true meaning of the Lions Motto, “We Serve”. I am very impressed with the service projects that you have already accomplished, especially under the current limitations imposed by the COVID 19 pandemic. Your actions of service are an inspiration beyond your young years. Well done and thank you all!”

Leadership Prince William announced the members of its Class of 2021 and its plans for the school year.

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Leadership Prince William is pleased to announce the members of their Signature Program Class of 2021. The class members will kick off their year with an Opening Retreat at Skyland Resort September 24 and 25. From there the class will meet one business day per month through June; viewing Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park through a new lens during each session. Session topics range from History and Government to Health and Human Services, providing a comprehensive view of their community while participants discover more about their own leadership styles and how to better engage those in their sphere of influence to impact change in greater Prince William.

Those familiar with Leadership Prince William’s program will notice that this year’s class is significantly smaller than in years past to accommodate social distancing requirements brought on by COVID-19.

The members of the Leadership Prince William Signature Program Class of 2021 are:

• Carlos Perez Alvarado, City of Manassas Government

• LaTanya Buckhalter, City of Manassas Department of Social Services

• Heather Causseaux, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

• Rich DiGiovanna, Re/Max Allegiance, DiGiovanna Realty Group

• Eboney Dixon, CIA

• Irene Franklin, Samson Properties

• Dr. Vanessa Gattis, Prince William Community Foundation

• William (Reid) Howard, CFI Financial Advisors

• Major Shana Hrubes, Prince William County Police Department

• Deshundra Jefferson, 8 Eighty Strategies, LLC

• Nicole Kephart, Prince William County Sheriff’s Office

• Nichii Namaha-Ono, Symbiosis Behavioral Health and Wellness, LLC

• Monae Nickerson, LinkVisum Consulting

• Robert Perry, Transportation Security Administration

• Carmen Rodriguez, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers

• Mollie Rosenburg, Prince William County Public Schools

• Heather Stietzel, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

• Lydia Teutsch, ACTS-Action in Community Through Service

• Colin Thornell, Micron Technology, Inc.

• Amani Walker, George Mason University

• Jessica Webb, Prince William County Department of Social Services

The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board and Rappahannock Adult Activities are hosting an annual fall plant salet to help adults with disabilities.

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The Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center has received an award for its commitment to treating patients with heart failure.

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 Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence. These guidelines aim to speed recovery and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.

Prince William Medical Center earned the award by surpassing specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure patients at a set level for a designated period.

These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and aggressive risk-reduction therapies. Before discharge, patients should also receive education on managing their heart failure and overall health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions.

“We are pleased to be recognized once again with the prestegious American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award,” said Stephen Smith, MD, president and chief operating officer, Haymarket Medical Center and Prince William Medical Center.

Earlier this year, Prince William Medical Center opened its second cardiac catheterization laboratory to meet the region’s growing demand for heart and vascular services including coronary artery, vascular and electrophysiology procedures. The $4 million cath lab is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging technology for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular patients.

According to the American Heart Association, more than 6.5 million adults in the United States are living with heart failure. Many heart failure patients can lead a full, enjoyable life when their condition is managed with proper medications or devices and with healthy lifestyle changes.

The Prince William County Solid Waste Division and Keep Prince William Beautiful are holding a fix-it fair, and fixers are needed.

This event will take place on October 17, 2020, from 10 am to 4 pm, in conjunction with Prince William Recycles Day. Residents will have the opportunity to bring items for repair and reuse. 

“A fix-it-fair provides a convenient way for people to make their “it’s in good shape, except” items useable again and this reduces wastes and promotes reuse,” said Prince William County Solid Waste Division Chief Tom Smith.

The fix-it-fair is recruiting “fixers” and will offer a stipend to cover the time and materials they provide. Those who are interested can email [email protected] with their name, phone number, and “fix-it specialties.”

“…if you’re a “fixer: of things like jewelry, clothing, small furniture and appliances, bicycles, shoes, umbrellas, glasses, ceramics, and other portable items, your talents are needed,” said in a press release by the Prince William Solid Waste Division.

Social distancing measures will be in place to protect “fixers,” volunteers, and attendees. 

The Prince William Solid Waste Division provides solid waste management, recycling, composting, and waste resource education to the county. It is part of the Prince William County Public Works Department.

Keep Prince William Beautiful is a non-profit environmental organization that partners with residents, businesses, and the government to educate and inspire people to be environmental stewards.

The county originally planned to host its fix-it fair in the spring but delayed the event due to the coronavirus.

Manassas Park today will celebrate the grand opening of its first library, the Manassas Park City Library.

The grand opening will take place at the library in Bloom’s Park, at 9701 Manassas Drive, the former clubhouse of the General's Ridge Golf Course.

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The G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge was once home to minor league baseball, but it will soon become a temporary drive-in theater. 

The idea, called ‘Movies at the Pfitz,’ was conceived by Ben Hazekamp, a financial advisor, and Valerie Meale, a business development manager at Whitlock Wealth Management in Lake Ridge. They contacted Seth Hendler-Voss, Director of Prince William County Parks and Recreation, who supported the idea and aided in making it possible.

The event, which will span over four weeks, will serve as a fundraiser for the service budgets of the Woodbridge and Lake Ridge Rotary clubs. The clubs will be donating all profits gained from car pass sales, sponsorships, and advertising to local nonprofits in Prince William County. The two Rotary clubs also are providing 10 and 15 volunteers for the drive-thru.

“During these trying times for many in our community, we wanted to find a way to give back and support both our community as well as our local nonprofits. We came up with ‘Movies at the Pfitz’ to deliver some much needed entertainment for many stuck inside for months, while giving those same people an opportunity to support local nonprofits who are serving so many in our community. This four-night drive-in is our way of giving back to the community we love,” said Hazekamp.

The event secured a partnership with A2Z Entertainment, who will be both supplying and operating equipment for the drive-in show, as well as sponsorships from multiple companies. Comcast, for example, has given the event a $5,000 sponsorship. 

To decide on the proper films, Hazekamp and Meale hosted an online survey asking the public to vote for the movies they want to watch. They currently have four movies lined up and are trying to get the rights to air them. The movies are:

• Raiders of the Lost Ark
• Grease
• Field of Dreams

The fourth movie has not yet been announced.

Car passes will cost $30 per vehicle and the stadium will have a limit of 115 vehicles, and there will be two food trucks and a restaurant on-site for patrons. To keep with social distancing guidelines, each vehicle will park in every other parking space and each patron is encouraged to wear a mask outside. 

The films will be shown on July 25, August 1, August 15, and August 22.