Long-time friends Katie Baynard and Sara Hargrove have opened a storefront in Historic Manassas to host their businesses, Tilly & Teal Wedding and Events and Sarandipity Photography.
Eight years ago, the pair combined their collective talents and teamed up to make their mark on their respective industries. In 2016, Baynard launched Tilly & Teal out of her then-apartment above The Bone BBQ.
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Prince William County’s Office of Community Safety (OCS) announced a series of listening sessions starting on Aug. 26.
Throughout the fall, OCS will host 1.5 hour-long listening sessions on a variety of safety topics, including pedestrian safety and mental health. All will be held on a Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
“OCS is conducting multiple listening sessions throughout the community to gain insight and feedback from residents on topics that contribute to the safety of our community,” the press release stated.
Here’s the schedule and locations of the listening sessions:
Session 1 — Transportation & Pedestrian Safety
- Aug. 26 at Chinn Park Library (13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge)
Session 2 — Mental Health & Wellness
- Sept. 30 at Northern Virginia Food Rescue (10535 Battleview Parkway, Manassas)
Session 3 — Youth Support & Safety
- Oct. 28 at Central Library (8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas)
Session 4 — Area Agency on Aging & Emergency Services
- Nov. 18 at Bull Run Library (8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas)
OCS also stated these listening sessions will “create a space to collectively understand different perspectives, challenges and strategies to reinforce our overall commitment to the community.”
Those interested in attending can sign up here.
The Prince William County Fair is returning tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 9) for the 75th year.
It’s being held at the Fairgrounds Expo & Event Center and 10624 Dumfries Road in Manassas. Starting at 6 p.m. tomorrow and not stopping until Aug. 17, the fair will have dozens of activities, rides and attractions each day it’s open.
Each day of the fair will have many of the same events except at the largest stage and the show barn. New acts and different performances will be hosted at each location every day at various times. Here’s a list of those special acts, broken down by day:
Friday, Aug. 9
- Grand Stand: Tractor Pull, 6 p.m.
- Show Barn: Miss and Teen Miss Pageant, 6 p.m.; Leroy Burks, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10
- Grand Stand: Demolition Derby, 7 p.m.
- Show Barn: Pre-Teen Pageant, 2:30 p.m.; Little Miss Pageant, 3:30 p.m.; Tiny Miss Pageant, 4:30 p.m.; Soho Down, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 11
- Grand Stand: Rodeo, 6 p.m.
- Show Barn: Baby Ms./Mr. Pageant, 2:30 p.m.; Wee Baby Ms./Mr. Pageant, 3:30 p.m.; Teeny Baby Ms./Mr. Pageant, 4:30 p.m.; DK Wolf, 7 and 9 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 12
- Grand Stand: Taylor Swift Tribute Act, 7 p.m.
- Show Barn: Lantz Exotics Kangaroo Facts, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
- Grand Stand: Bull Run Cloggers, 7 p.m.
- Show Barn: Reptile Education Show
Wednesday, Aug. 14
- Grand Stand: Strong Man Wrestling, 7 p.m.
- Show Barn: DJ Karaoke, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 15
- Grand Stand: Monster Trucks, 7 p.m.
- Show Barn: Trey Schneider, 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 16
- Grand Stand: Monster Trucks, 7 p.m.
- Show Barn: Animal Education Show, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17
- Grand Stand: Demolition Derby, 7 p.m.
- Show Barn: Lionel Ward and the New World Band, 7 and 9 p.m.
But, many things will remain the same. There will be an exotic petting zoo, a local craft and vendor area, a showcase of farming antiques, wine tastings, camel and pony rides, monster truck rides and food vendors. These will be scattered throughout the Fairgrounds.
There will also be a goat show on Saturday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m., a sheep show at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 and a dairy cattle show at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.
Admission costs are somewhat standard across the entirety of the fair. Adult tickets cost $25 and child and senior tickets cost $15. Senior citizens will have free entry on Monday, Aug. 12 only. Ticket prices drop on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Wednesday, Aug. 14 to $15 for everyone.
On weekends, the fair opens at 2 p.m. and on weekdays at 5 p.m.
Teenagers from the Manassas Park Community Center teamed up with the Stafford County Animal Shelter to do some cleaning earlier this summer.
The Helping Hands Teen Camp serves multiple organizations and one chosen this summer was in Stafford County. They helped the animal shelter wash windows, sweep the front of the shelter, power wash the walls and clean the intake crate. In exchange, the teens were able to play with some kittens and dogs who received love and affection and tour the facility.
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Voodoo Brothers Cajun and Lume Asian Fusion have officially been welcomed into the Manassas community with ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Friday, Aug. 2. Both are located in the Historic District of Manassas on Center Street. Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger attended both ceremonies.
Have you been to either restaurant yet? Let us know what you think about both of them in the comments!
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“Our team is incredibly fortunate to be part of such a wonderful Manassas community that has allowed us to serve them for the past 25 years,” Andy Cabral said. “Today’s celebration is much more than a birthday party for our restaurant, it’s about recognizing and giving back to the community that we call home. Here’s to keeping the Manassas community running on Dunkin’ for another 25 years!”
Camilo Medina, 14, of the Manassas Young Marines, was named the honor graduate from the 2024 National Leadership Academy’s Senior Leadership School (SLS) for his exceptional leadership abilities.
The school, at Naval Station Newport in Newport, R.I., focuses on developing leaders through education and service. It’s also the highest level of leadership training offered by the Young Marines, who gathered from around the country in Rhode Island for the academy from July 13 to July 20.
Young Marines has been a national youth organization for boys and girls ages 8 through high school graduation since 1959. According to its website, the programs aims to promote the mental, moral and physical development of its members.
“The program focuses on teaching the values of leadership, teamwork and self-discipline,” the website continues. “The Young Marines strengthens the lives of America’s youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.”
Medina is a rising freshman at Randolph-Macon Academy and plans to attend the United States Naval Academy for engineering and business once he finishes high school. The SLS provides mentorship experiences and guides attendees on growing into bigger leadership roles.
“The leadership and planning courses will be of great benefit to me in running a business and being an effective leader and team player in the military,” Medina said.
Col. William P. Davis USMC (Ret.), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines, said graduation from SLS
“As the highest level of Young Marines leadership training, the graduates of the National Leadership Academy’s Senior Leadership School have excelled in their units,” he said. “Completion of each leadership school is a major accomplishment for each of these young people. They gain unequaled new skills that they will utilize as they return to their communities and units.”
The University of Virginia Health Prince William Medical Center received a donation of patient care kits from Stohlman Subaru of Sterling for cancer patients.
This is the ninth year Stohlman Subaru — a family-owned business in Sterling for more than 80 years — has donated to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Stohlman Subaru partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of the Subaru Loves to Care initiative.
“Here at Stohlman, we lead with our hearts and treat neighbors like our own family. It is our privilege to contribute to the well-being of our neighbors and friends during their time of need,” Adam Portzel, marketing director at Stohlman Subaru, said. “This year we doubled our order for UVA Health for 130 blankets and 30 patient care kits. The care kits feature coloring activities, a reusable water bottle, a sleep mask, games, and more.”
This initiative supports patients and families impacted by blood cancer, and the Sterling location joins more than 600 other national Subaru retailers in this effort. According to the press release sent out by the medical center, Subaru will have supported nearly 350,000 cancer patients by the end of 2024.
“We are deeply grateful for Stohlman Subaru’s ongoing commitment to our patients,” said Erik Shannon, chief executive officer, UVA Health’s community medical centers and clinics in northern Virginia and Culpeper. “They generously doubled their donation this year of blankets and care kits, coupled with heartfelt messages from their customers and team members. They continue to have a profound impact on the well-being of our community. Their partnership with LLS exemplifies their dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancers.”
As Nov. 5 (Election Day) approaches, Prince William County’s Office of Elections is looking for residents to serve as election officers.
Applications are due this Friday (Aug. 2) to be eligible to serve on Election Day. Officers are responsible for setting up the precinct, checking in voters, distributing ballots, accurately report results and close the polling place at 7 p.m.
“Elections wouldn’t happen without people to run them,” Prince William County Office of Elections Spokeswoman Thalia Simpson said. “Our office only has 16 full-time employees, so with 103 polling places in Prince William County, our election officers are literally what allows this to work.”
Officers receive $200 for working the day with Spanish speakers receiving a $25 bonus. Officers also receive a free “American Hero” t-shirt and a commemorative pin.
According to the county’s website, these are the qualifications for an officer:
All election officers must:
- Be a registered voter of the Commonwealth of Virginia;
- Not hold an elected position, or be the employee of an elected official;
- Be available to attend all mandatory training; and
- Be available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day without leaving the polling place.
More information can be found on the county’s website for elections.
