Schools
PWCS will close two hours early today due to forecast snow and icy conditions this afternoon. https://t.co/Vqy3gjBU8D
— PWCS (@PWCSNews) January 7, 2020
All SCPS schools are closed 2 hours early Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. There is no p.m. preschool.
— Stafford Schools (@SCPSchools) January 7, 2020
MCPS will release 2 hours early. All afterschool/evening activities are canceled. PreK students will ride their AM bus/get off at their AM bus stop. No afternoon PreK. AlphaBest will also be closed today. Read more about our inclement weather policies at: https://t.co/OqNMuCEyCJ pic.twitter.com/pFi0cS2F0U
— ManassasCitySchools (@mymcpsva) January 7, 2020
Manassas Park City Schools will dismiss TWO HOURS EARLY today, Tuesday, January 7. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. Please be safe as you travel home.
— Bruce McDade (@MPCSmcdade) January 7, 2020
Due to the anticipated snow and possible hazardous driving conditions later today, all Fairfax County public schools and offices will close two hours early today, January 7, 2020. (Condition 4).
— Fairfax Schools (@fcpsnews) January 7, 2020
Due to inclement weather all schools will be closing early today, January 7, 2020. High Schools will dismiss at 11:15 a.m., Middle Schools will dismiss at 11:45 a.m., and Elementary will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. All after school activities are cancelled. pic.twitter.com/ska2uJYKn3
— Spotsylvania Schools (@SpotsySchools) January 7, 2020
FredSchools All after-school activities are cancelled for Fredericksburg City Public Schools on 1/7/2020 due to the possibility of inclement weather this afternoon. #FXBG https://t.co/UnMIqoathP
— Fredericksburg Sch (@FredSchools) January 7, 2020
Government
01/07/2020 — All Prince William County Parks & Recreation facilities will close at 5pm today due to weather. pic.twitter.com/v54L0MFBNy
— PWC Parks & Rec (@PWCParks) January 7, 2020
01/07/2020 — All Prince William County Parks & Recreation facilities will close at 5pm today due to weather. pic.twitter.com/v54L0MFBNy
— PWC Parks & Rec (@PWCParks) January 7, 2020
All Prince William Public Library System branches will close at 5:00 p.m. today, January 7, due to inclement weather. #snowday #pwpls #library pic.twitter.com/MR6WrZOvkc
— Prince William Public Library (@PrinceWmLibrary) January 7, 2020
Please use precaution when driving this evening. The Board of Supervisors meeting will still be held at 3:00 p.m. today in the Board Chambers of the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554. There is no 7:00 p.m. meeting. https://t.co/RwRFCo7QEl
— Stafford County (@staffordvagov) January 7, 2020
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The Montgomery County Women’s Chorus will present a concert to benefit the Betty Ann Krahnke shelter for survivors of domestic violence. 100% of ticket sales (less any online processing fees) will go to the shelter.
The concert will take place at 3:30 pm on Sunday, May 18th at Darnestown Presbyterian Church, located at 15120 Turkey Foot Rd in Gaithersburg. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at https://www.mocosings.org/events-1/nocturnes-and-lullabies-benefit-concert.
The program, Nocturnes and Lullabies, spans numerous centuries and genres, and includes beloved favorites from Johannes Brahms, Leonard Bernstein, and Billy Joel, among many others. We’ll be joined by three of the DMV’s premiere professional instrumentalists – Cara Dailey, flute, Matthew Maffett, viola, and Rachel Flicker, piano.
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has