NOVEC reminds local residents to get ready for hurricane season that starts June 1
Residents are urged to take advantage of the Virginia "sales tax holiday" May 25-31 to get stocked up with all the supplies they may need to weather a hurricane. The season for hurricanes coming off the Atlantic starts June.
Rep. Connolly and PWC Schools to host Military Academy Night May 21
05/17/12 General & Breaking News
Students in the Prince William County Va. area who are thinking about attending West Point, Annapolis or other United States service academy can get all the particulars at an info session Monday, May 21. The session will be hosted by Rep. Gerry Connolly and Prince William County Schools.
Free national park passes for military families
05/15/12 General & Breaking News People & Places
The National Park Service has announced it will begin issuing annual passes to active duty military personnel and their dependents at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 19 to show appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. military. In Prince William County VA military personnel may obtain the passes at Prince William Forest Park near Quantico and Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Speak out on new Gainesville Library
05/14/12 General & Breaking News Local Government
A May 23 meeting has been called for 7 p.m. at the Evergreen VFD to get community input for the new Prince William County library that will be built in Gainesville District.
Battlefield hosting special Aug. 25 bus tour on Stonewall Jackson’s march to Manassas
05/07/12
Retrace the route Confederate forces led by Gen.“Stonewall” Jackson’ covered on their historic 55-mile march to Manassas Junction. Manassas (VA) National Battlefield Park interpreters are organizing a special "by reservation only" bus tour to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the historic march.
Sports
Women’s soccer standout at BDHS gets Longwood bid
03/08/12 Bristow Nokesville
Bridget Bergquist of Bristow VA is one of nine recruited for the women's soccer team at Longwood University. The Brentsville District High School standout is a midfielder/forward.
Cardinal District swimmers asked to donate food to needy
01/23/12
Jan. 27 is the last day to meet Varsity Viking Swim Team's challenge to help feed the hungry in Woodbridge VA
Registration opens for youth rugby
01/20/12
Prince William VA youth rugby league is now accepting registration from boys and girls for spring and summer matchups.
Community
“The King and I” coming to WSHS stage April 19-22
04/17/12 Lake Ridge Woodbridge
See the classical musical, "The King and I" on stage at Woodbridge Senior High School in Lake Ridge VA this week. There are four performances, April 19-22.
PW Art Society to present scholarships
03/28/12 Lake Ridge Woodbridge
Two young art students will receive scholarships from the Prince William Art Society May 16 in Lake Ridge VA.
Easter egg hunt at Old Bridge Festival
03/27/12 Lake Ridge Woodbridge
In what has become a Lake Ridge VA rite of spring, the shops at Festival at Old Bridge (Dillingham Square) will welcome children to their annual free Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday, March 31, rain or shine. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there will also be entertainment.
Independent Hill Library nears 25th year milestone
Independent Hill Neighborhood in Manassas VA will celebrate 25 years on Saturday, May 19 with cake, balloons, face painting and a moon bounce.
