Occoquan officials will gather at Town Hall today to remember the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes.
A new piece of art will be unveiled. The creation uses a part of The Route 123 bridge that fell during the storm, Mayor Earnie Porta said. The commemoration begins at 11 a.m. at 458 Mill Street.
Occoquan Town Hall is now named for former Mayor June Randolph.
The former town mayor died at age 101 in May. Randolph served as Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Town Council member, member of the Architectural Review Board, member and Chair of the Planning Commission, and Town Mayor from 1962 to 1963.
The Woodbridge Community Choir is planning its Christmas show and needs singers.
The Christmas concert series is planned for December 3rd & 4th, with the possibility for other performances to be scheduled. The Christmas Glow program features new arrangements of your favorite carols and some new songs.
According to the National Weather Service, we’re under flood watch beginning at 3 p.m.
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Drinking water consumed by Prince William County residents received a clean bill of health.
The Prince William County Service Authority recently published its 2022 Water Quality Reports, which provide essential information about the source and characteristics of the utility’s drinking water. The EPA requires the annual reports available on the Prince William Service Authority’s website.
Spaces are limited and all applications will be juried for these spots. For more information, contact the Events Director at [email protected] or see the Emerging Artist Application online. Emerging Artist Applications are due by September 5, 2022.
Of course, creators with established art or craft businesses are also welcome to apply. Artists that are able to demonstrate during the show are encouraged to do so. Categories are limited, and applications are reviewed individually. More information and the application can be found on the Town’s website.
Boyd was a kind soul and a dear friend who loved Occoquan immensely, chronicled it beautifully in his wonderful photographs, served faithfully on the board of the Occoquan Historical Society, and was always generous with words of gratitude and praise.
Occoquan will hold its first RiverFest & Craft Show this weekend, June 4 and 5, 2022, creating a new craft show event that springboards from a 50-year tradition, featuring a spotlight on the Occoquan River and water-related activities.
The new RiverFest & Craft Show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, and will take place rain or shine. There is no admission fee, however, those using the parking shuttle will pay a $5 round trip fee.
