From Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States:
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is pleased to announce, Charles P. “Chuck” Wilson has achieved “All-American” status as a Post Commander (2014-2017). Wilson, outgoing commander of Post 7916 in Occoquan, VA, is one of only 279 of 6,500 (Top .04%) VFW Post commanders worldwide to earn the title of All-American Commander.
To achieve this honor, Post commanders must meet strict requirements in their role to include exceptional leadership, authentic accomplishment in membership growth and strong support of VFW core programs. Chuck Wilson is now Commander of District 10, Virginia’s largest District with over 8,000 Veteran and Auxiliary members.
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WOODBRIDGE -- Major reforms are coming to the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department.
After 16 months and meetings and deliberation, career and volunteer firefighters and medics appear to have a found a new model for the system that is charged with providing emergency services for the county's nearly half a million residents.
Fire and rescue leaders told the county's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday it wants to adopt a new organizational model known commonly as the "strong chief" operation, which places one person solely in charge of career and volunteer firefighters. The move would also bring with it the formation of a new fire and rescue advisory committee which would help the chief in setting policy and guidelines for the entire department to follow and would provide counsel to McGee-- whose been the county's fire chief for the past 10 years.
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The Prince William County Fair is right around the corner, and we want to see who has the cutest baby in Prince William County.
Potomac Local is proud to sponsor this year’s Baby Contest, and we want to know how cute is your baby.
The contest will be hosted over two days this year. Boys and girls ages nine to 18 months old be on Saturday, Aug. 12. We’ll have the girls contest at 3 and the boys at 4:30 p.m.
On Sunday, Aug. 13, we’ll judge boys and girls ages 18 to 36 months old. The girl’s contest is at 3 p.m. and the boys and 4:30 p.m.
To enter your child, print and fill out this application and then mail it to Prince William County Fair, 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, Va. 20112. All entries must be postmarked by July 14 to be considered.
You can also email your entry or fax it to 703-368-5534.
Be sure to include the registration fee of $5 per child, or $10 per child if you want the cool participant souvenir t-shirt.
From Prince William County Police Department Chief Barry Barnard:
The staff of the Prince William County Police Department remain committed to our mission of enhancing the quality of life here in the County by providing effective police services to our community members. We accomplish our mission by building upon our existing relationships, pledge to make new connections and continue our focus of enhancing trust with those we serve.
For quite some time, our organization has made community policing and building trust a primary focus with the people of Prince William County. We will continue this effort to improve our organization through proactive means and creating dialogue with our stakeholders. Over many years, your Police Department has seen positive satisfaction ratings from Citizen Surveys. While we deeply appreciate this support, we understand there are always ways we can improve our delivery of police services to the community.
To assist us with this important task, and after significant discussion and research, the Police Department will begin deploying Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) within our community as early as September 2017. Policing in today’s society has seen a dramatic change in technological advancements in our profession. These opportunities have shown to help law enforcement agencies improve upon their dedication to providing the highest level of professionalism to our public.This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
From a press release:
More than 30 Virginia craft breweries, artisan distilleries, and Virginia wineries will be on tap at the second annual Workhouse Brewfest on Saturday, August 12, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia (9601 Ox Road, Lorton, 22079). This unique event will feature live performances by 12 of the region’s most popular bands, unique food trucks, access to 12 air-conditioned art galleries and 65 artist studios, and some of the area’s most exciting beer, spirits, and wine.
The day will provide an unforgettable experience for every kind of beer lover – from the knowledgeable beer geek to the casual drinker and those new to the world of craft beer. Fairfax County, Visit Fairfax, Fairfax County Park Authority, and Celebrate Fairfax are joining the Workhouse in producing this year’s Brewfest, which builds on the incredible success of the festival’s first event in 2016. Tickets can be purchased online at workhousebrewfest.org.
Fairfax County officials say they are thrilled to continue their support for Brewfest as part of the county’s plan to boost the economy, which includes encouraging entrepreneurs and innovation; promoting arts, hospitality, and tourism; and supporting events that cultivate a vibrant, energized community.
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From The Destination Management Tourism Organization of Prince William & Manassas:
Dale City Independence Day Parade
Thousands are expected to line Dale Boulevard on Saturday morning for the 47th annual Dale City Independence Day parade. The annual tradition in Dale City showcases scouting troops, churches, politicians, performing arts groups and other groups from throughout the area. The Family Fun Day festivities, including vendors, games and entertainment.
Celebrate America with Old Town Manassas
The fun starts with children’s activities, food vendors and a red, white and blue hayride followed by a fireworks display at the Manassas Museum. Bring your lawn chairs and get there early to get the best spots!
The Freedom Museum in Manassas Open House
The Freedom Museum in Manassas will host an open house July 4 from 10 am – 4 pm to celebrate war heroes from Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park from the Spanish American War through the present day.
Fourth of July Celebration at Signal Hill Park
The Manassas Park Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Fourth of July celebration at Signal Hill Park. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy fireworks display.
Potomac Nationals Annual Fireworks Show
In Woodbridge, the Potomac Nationals are hosting its Fourth of July annual fireworks show after the baseball game at Pfitzner Stadium.
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Ah, Summer! It’s time for flip-flops, popsicles, lazy days at the pool, and a break from school. It’s also time for Summer reading at your public library! We’re talking prizes for reading, fun weekly challenges and tons of events and activities all Summer long. And it’s all free, of course!
Before we get into the details, let’s talk about why Summer reading is so important to school-age students. Maybe you’ve heard of the “Summer slide”? It’s the learning loss that happens during the summer when kids and teens don’t read or participate in educational activities. But don’t worry, because public library Summer reading programs help combat Summer slide. Research shows that children who are engaged in Summer reading programs perform better academically when they return to school in the Fall. And the best part is that your kids and young adults get a quality experience at no cost.
Prince William Public Library’s Explore Summer Reading program is all about celebrating the joy of reading for fun by providing incentives along the way, and provides many educational and entertaining experiences that help foster a lifetime love of books and libraries. The program starts June 19 for all ages—infants through adults—by visiting any Prince William Public library location. Kids and young adults can also register online at pwcgov.org/summerreading. And if you are concerned about that Summer camp or visit at grandma’s house, we have you covered. You only need to visit six times for your child or young adult to complete the entire program. You can register for Summer reading any time, even near the end, so no excuses!
How Explore Summer Reading works:
Kids, infants through entering 5th grade: Receive a Passport when you register for summer reading. Every time you visit the library, tell us what you’re reading and we’ll stamp your Passport. At two stamps, you’ll receive a free food coupon. Keep coming back and, at six stamps, you’ll get to pick out a brand-new book to keep! Plus, you can earn up to nine stamps to be entered into a grand prize drawing of a flipbook laptop.
Young adults, entering sixth through 12th grade: Receive a Punch Card when you register. Every time you visit the library, tell us what you’re reading and we’ll punch your Punch Card. At two punches, you’ll receive a free food coupon. And at six punches, you’ll receive more free food! You can also earn up to nine punches for extra entries into the grand prize drawing for a Beats by Dre® Pill+. Moreover, for each book review you write and post to our Explore Summer Reading website, you get another punch. We might even publish your review to our Goodreads page! (goodreads/com/pwpls).
Adults, 18+: And why should kids have all the fun? Adults can participate in Explore Summer Reading, too! You don’t even have to register. Whenever you come in to the library, fill out an entry form with the name of a book you’ve read. We will hold a drawing for a Target gift card at each of our eleven branches each week for all nine weeks of Summer reading.
Weekly Challenges: When you visit, be sure to participate in the Weekly Challenges. For each week of Summer reading, there will be a different challenge based on the theme of the week. It might be an interactive display, quiz, or coloring sheet—something easy but lots of fun. We’ll have challenges for kids, young adults, and adults. When you complete a challenge, you’ll be entered into a weekly drawing for a prize. Prizes will be awarded at every branch every week of Summer reading for each age group, so there will be plenty of chances to win!
Events & Activities:
While our libraries have many free educational and entertaining events all year round, we really ramp it up during the summer! In addition to our regular programs, such as storytimes, we have special shows from performers all over the East Coast as well as unique presentations from local partners.
So come and join us to watch the library become a museum as Discovery Junction Museum sets up its interactive exhibits for all ages or learn all about the everyday lives of Marines and citizens during colonial times with the National Museum of the Marine Corps Revolutionary War trunk show. Steam Up your Summer with some great science activities or immerse yourself in Digeridoo Down Under’s high-energy, Australia-themed show that combines music, comedy, puppetry, and the digeridoo, an instrument that played by aboriginal Australians for over 1,500 years. We have reptiles, animals, music and theatre…”Beauty and the Beast” by Hampstead Stage Company.
The above programs are but a small sampling of the happenings at your Prince William Public Library this summer. For a complete calendar, plus admission information, visit our online calendar of events at www.pwcgov.org/library/events or pick up a copy of our summer 2017 Explore magazine at any branch.
We’d love to see your photos! Tag us in your Explore Summer Reading fun at the library this summer using the hashtag #PWPLSsummer. You can find us on Facebook (/princewilliampubliclibraries), Instagram (@pwpls), Pinterest (/pwpls), and Twitter (@PrinceWMlibrary).
Let your journey through books begin!
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Open House: 12931 Brigstock Ct, Bristow VA 20136
12931 Brigstock Ct, Bristow VA 20136
Neighborhood: Bridlewood Manor
Listing Price: $515,000
Open House: Sunday, May 7, 2017, 1-4pm
New Listing!! Classic colonial on cul-de-sac lot. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with formal living room, dining room and study. Elegant 2 story foyer and family room. Remodeled granite kitchen with stainless appliances, large island, gas cooking and beautiful tile backsplash. Walk-out basement with rec room, den, and full bath. Awesome backyard with huge brick paver patio and extensive landscaping, great for entertaining.
Extra features include recessed lighting, upgraded light fixtures, crown molding, chair rail, boxed and bay windows, hardwood floors, wood laminate floors in upper-level bedrooms.
This home has been well cared for!!! Min to VRE and Patriot High School.
Contact f at 703-282-4800 or
Contact C.C. Bartholomew at 703-282-4800 or email [email protected].
Open House: 8806 Sudley Rd, Manassas VA 20110
8806 Sudley Rd, Manassas VA 20110
Neighborhood: Robnel
