Virginia State Parks recognize Earth Day with a week of events and programs
04/01/14 / State Government / Parks & Recreation /
To mark the 44th celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Virginia State Parks will offer programs and volunteer events at all 36 state parks April 22-29.
Spring Fling at Tackett’s Mill March 29
03/27/14 / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
Prince William Conservation Alliance has gathered together a group of organizations and agencies that work to protect the environment to provide a variety of activities at the Tackett's Mill shopping center in Lake Ridge. Some are at the edge of the lake.
April 1 deadline for submitting works for Hylton Center’s inaugural Juried Art Exhibition
By JAN DAVIS Observer staff 03/27/14 / Creative Arts /
The Hylton Fine Arts Center in Manassas will be holding its inaugural Juried Art Exhibition from May 25-July 18. Artists' submissions will be taken through April 1.
“The Little Mermaid” to make a splash in Gainesville, VA
03/19/14 / Gainesville / Creative Arts /
Vibrant color and the sounds of land and sea sung by 48 cast members portraying 88 characters; and a crew of 45 make Gainesville MIddle School's underwater production the best one you will see this Spring, boats preshow publicity.
Nokesville United Methodist Church plans fund raising events
By BENNIE SCARTON Jr., Observer staff 03/10/14 / Religion / Charity & Fundraising /
A variety of fund raising events are planned at the Nokesville United Methodist Church, including one to benefit the food pantry that was severely damaged during a break in February.
Quilt show at Prince William Fairgrounds March 29-30
By BENNIE SCARTON Jr., Observer staff 03/10/14 / Charity & Fundraising / Creative Arts /
More than 200 dazzling quilts will be on display during the 10th annual combined Cabin Branch and Stone House Quilters 2014 Quilt Show March 29-30.
Volunteers are needed to help in our community
By MARY FOLEY, Volunteer Prince William 03/05/14 /
Special Olympics coaches, US 1 roadside cleaning crews, a friendly visitor, helping adults learn to read and driving area veterans to medical appointments are some of the volunteer needs in the community now.
Rosemary Gallick’s portraits of famous women exhibited at Manassas NOVA March 4-28
03/05/14 / Creative Arts /
Wonder Women: See Rosemary Gallick’s portraits of famous women on display at NOVA-Manassas for Women’s History Month.
Habitat Restore needs donations
03/05/14 / Charity & Fundraising /
The Habitat ReStore is in need of donations including furniture, appliances, cabinets and all the other items that can be used in anyone’s home.
State Farm offering $25,000 grants to help 40 neighborhood “causes”
03/04/14 / Charity & Fundraising /
From March 3 through March 23, people in the United States and Canada can submit a cause for a chance to win one of 40 $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist® grants.
Today's Obituaries
Marian A. Snyder, 99, of Gainesville, mother of two, hospital gift shop volunteer
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marian A. Snyder of Gainesville, VA and formerly of Greenwich, CT. will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church, North Street, Greenwich, CT on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., Mrs. Snyder, 99, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, with her family by her side.
Wayne W. Grindle, SR., “Skip,” of Haymarket
Wayne W. Grindle, SR., "Skip", 84, of Haymarket, Va. passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024. Funeral service will be Feb. 23. Please see full obituary on Pierce Funeral Home Manassas, VA website, http://www.piercefh.com
Margaret Mitchell McLeod Price, Stonewall Middle teacher for 26 years, and loved to travel
Margaret Mitchell McLeod Price, a teacher at Stonewall Middle School (now Unity Braxton) in Manassas for 26 years until her retirement in 1999, died Jan. 26, 2024. She was an avid traveler and had visited 49 states and numerous foreign countries.
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