Neighborhood Notes

Neighborhood Notes: CIP Town Hall, Street Art Festival, and Early Voting

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Manassas Park Police Bike Unit provided mutual aid support during the 2025 Special Olympics Dulles Plane Pull.

Stafford Schools Host CIP Town Hall Tonight

Today is the day! Don’t miss the CIP Town Hall on September 16.
This is your chance to hear about upcoming projects, ask questions, and make your voice heard.
📍 Attend in person
💻 Join remotely: www.staffordschools.net/boardmeetings
📺 Watch on local cable channels
📝 Complete the questionnaire to help guide the conversation: bit.ly/CIPSurveySept25
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Via Colori Street Art Festival Returns to Stafford This Month

The streets will come alive with color this fall at Via Colori Stafford! Join us at the Stafford Regional Airport September 27–28 for a weekend of art, community, and creativity.
Watch talented artists transform pavement into masterpieces, enjoy family activities, and explore local vendors – all while supporting Stafford County Public Schools and community initiatives.
👉 Free to attend | 10 AM – 5 PM both days | Food + fun for the whole family
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Spotsylvania Sheriff to Host Neighborhood Watch Q&A Tonight

👮‍♂️ Neighborhood Watch Q&A 👮‍♀️
Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre Substation (inside the mall).
This is your chance to:
✔️ Ask questions directly to your Sheriff’s Office
✔️ Share neighborhood concerns
✔️ Learn simple crime prevention tips
✔️ Find out how to start or strengthen a Neighborhood Watch group
📍 Spotsylvania Towne Centre Substation
🕕 Tuesday, September 16 • 6:00 PM
All residents, HOAs, and businesses are welcome—bring your questions and a neighbor!
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Fredericksburg School Zone Speed Cameras Now Ticketing

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗔
📅 School zone speed cameras will be active! Please slow down in all school zones to keep our students safe.
🚨𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚!🚨
For the New Walker-Grant Middle School (2201 Idlewild Boulevard), 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.
ℹ️ More details are available on our website: https://bit.ly/3UTiIeV
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Early Voting in Stafford County Begins September 19

Early voting for the November General Election in Stafford County begins on Friday, September 19, 2025. The election is on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. You may request a mail-in ballot from the General Registrar until October 24, 2025.
REMINDER: The General Registrar’s Office is located at 124 Old Potomac Church Road, Suite 205, Stafford, VA 22554.
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Fredericksburg Photography Show Opens September 19

📸Calling all photography lovers!📸
The 2025 Fredericksburg Photography Show at the Dorothy Hart Community Center starts this Friday, September 19th! 🎉
Celebrate the art of photography with stunning displays from local photographers, inspiring images, and a chance to connect with the creative community. 🌟
🗓 Open House Hours:
📍 Friday, Sept 19 | 4–8:30PM
📍 Saturday, Sept 20 | 9 AM–4PM
📍 Sunday, Sept 21 | 12–4PM
✨ Free admission – everyone’s welcome!
👉 More info: fbgphotoclub.com/annual-show

Madigan’s Hosts Halloween-Themed Ladies Night

Our next Ladies Night will be a spooky one! Plan your costume now ladies, this night will be full of new surprises!
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Manassas Park Police Support Special Olympics Dulles Plane Pull

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Manassas Park Police Bike Unit provided mutual aid support during the 2025 Special Olympics Dulles Plane Pull. Working alongside several partner agencies, our bike officers played a key role in ensuring the safety and security of participants, volunteers, and attendees throughout the event.
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Clothing Donations Needed in Stafford

Cleaning out your closets for fall? The Clothing Connection’s greatest needs are:
✔ Boys’ clothing (all sizes)
✔ Girls’ juniors and toddler sizes
✔ Men’s dress & business casual wear
✔ New underwear (all sizes)
Your donations on Sept. 20 will directly support students and families across.
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Road Work Underway at James Long Park in Haymarket

Monday, September 15, 2025: Milling and paving work for the main road at James Long Park in Haymarket has begun. The estimated time of completion is approximately two weeks. Visitors of the park could experience short delays as this section of road will be a one-way road with a flagger crew directing traffic.
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Prince William Police Host Trunk or Treat at Manassas Mall

Prince William County Police Department will host its annual Trunk or Treat on October 29, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the Macy’s parking lot at Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Road.
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Intro Dance Classes Now Enrolling at SBDCRC School of Dance

🩰 SBDCRC School of Dance offers several high-quality introductory level dance classes for ages 2½-15.
🔹 Tutu Toddler Dance
🔹 Adaptive Dance
🔹 Pre-Ballet
🔹 Prima Preschool Dance
🔹 Ballet Beginnings
🔹 Budding Ballet
🔹 Lyrical 1
🔹 Recreational Ballet
🔹 Tap Beginnings
🔹 Tap 1
🔹 Pre-Academy Ballet 1
🔹 Jazz 1

More Information ⤵️
🔗 https://pwcparks.info/dancewithus
Register for upcoming classes ⤵️
🔗 https://pwcparks.info/introdance
📍 Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center School of Dance, 14300 Minnieville Rd., Dale City

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