Prince William County Public Schools: "There is no school for students on Wednesday, November 22. All PWCS schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving."
Stafford County Public Schools: "Thanksgiving Break begins on Wednesday, November 22. If you or someone you know might be experiencing food insecurity over break, please visit our website at http://staffordschools.net to access a list of local food assistance organizations in Stafford County."
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National Weather Service: "Unsettled weather is likely during the days leading up to Thanksgiving across the eastern U.S., with snow potential entering the central/northern Rockies around the holiday."
For our area:
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Marine Corps Marathon Organization: “Jonathan Ladson of Woodbridge, age 32, defended his championship as the Turkey Trot overall winner on Saturday, November 18. He finished first of 923 runners in this morning’s Turkey Trot 10K, presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Tour Stafford, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.”
“Ladson crossed the finish line first with a time of 33:31, besting last year’s time by 27 seconds. His inspiration came from his daughter, who overcame a health scare in September which almost took her life.”
“About another 200 participants took on the Turkey Trot Mile, which was open to all ages. Unofficial results are available online.”
“All participants received a unique Thanksgiving Turkey Trot shirt and medal. Top finishers and age-award winners received frozen Thanksgiving turkeys or pies provided by Wegmans.”
“The Turkey Trot 10K and Mile is part of the MCM Event Series hosted by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization. The MCM Event Series features a variety of distances and fun challenges on or near Marine Corps Base Quantico.”
Manassas Park Government: "Please note the following City closures in observance of Thanksgiving."
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VDOT: "To make Thanksgiving travel more enjoyable and, most importantly, safe, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 until noon on Monday, Nov. 27."
While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time. Check VDOT’s Weekly Lane Closures and Travel Advisories for the latest travel alerts in your area and around the state.
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OnniRide: "In observance of Thanksgiving, OmniRide buses will operate as follows:
- All OmniRide bus services – no service on Thursday, 11/23
- No OmniRide Express service on Friday, 11/24
- Metro Express, Local and East-West Express will operate regular service on Friday, 11/24
- For off-route trips on Friday, November 24, contact Customer Service at 703-730-6664 by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22."
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Stafford County Government: "Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed Wednesday, November 22, Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023, for the Thanksgiving holiday."
"Both locations of the residential and commercial services of the R-Board/Regional Landfill (Eskimo Hill and Belman Road) will remain open on November 22 and 24. Both locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 23."
