From Occoquan River Communities President Betty Dean:Â
Hello ORC members and friends - The Occoquan River Communities Board of Directors requests the pleasure of your company on our "State of the Occoquan" river cruise - Tuesday, October 25, departing from the Occoquan Town Dock. Boarding begins at 6pm and we will depart promptly at 6:30.
We'll journey up and down the Occoquan River and get a river's-eye view, along with updated presentations, on all of the exciting developments happening along the river - from the terrific new River Mill Park in Occoquan to the new Science Center emerging on the shores of Belmont Bay - and everything in between.ÂLight refreshments will be served and wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase on board. We will be traveling on board the Miss Rivershore, piloted by Captain Mark Perry. ÂÂThere is no charge to attend but seating is limited (this is the smaller of Capt. Perry's boats) so please RSVP to [email protected]right away to reserve your seat.ÂÂIf you have any questions I can be reached at 703-659-5294. Hope to see you on the 25th. Thanks.This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
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