Marine Corps Marathon Organization: "The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) announced that registration for the Turkey Trot 10K and Mile will open to the public today at noon EST on marinemarathon.com. The event will run aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on November 18."

"The 6.2 mile event celebrates Thanksgiving, providing participants one final calorie burning exercise before kicking off the holiday week. Interested runners are encouraged to make it a family affair with the Turkey Trot Mile, perfect for any aspiring runner."

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Town of Occoquan mayors E-Newsletter: “The ducks are gathering for the 15th Annual Duck Splash Race scheduled for Sunday, August 13 at noon during Discover Occoquan week. Watch hundreds of numbered rubber docks drop from the Route 123 bridge and “race” to the finish line.”

“Adopt a duck for $5 each and put yourself in the running for cash prizes ranging from $20 to $500. You do not need be present to win and we’ll keep tallying ducks that cross the finish line until all the prizes have been won.”

“Net proceeds will benefit the 501(c)(3) organization Patriots for Disabled Divers, which uses scuba as a therapeutic tool for wounded warriors and others.”

“You can adopt ducks online now here. In addition, you can do so as well at Hitchcock Paper (125 Mill Street) and Patriot Diving (305 Mill Street) in Occoquan.”

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization: “The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) announced today that Altra Running has come on board as the new Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) footwear partner starting with the 48th MCM Weekend in October.”

“Altra Running is an inspirational company that is evolving the shoe industry with great options for both ‘every climb and place’ and every runner,” said Alex Hetherington, director of MCMO. “Their footwear’s combination of form, fit and functionality for all lends to ideals honored by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization. We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with Altra as the footwear sponsor of the MCM.”

“Altra specializes in unique running shoes designed for comfort and technical terrain. Their FootShape™ and Balanced Cushioning™ comfort brings top-of-the-line road running shoes, trail running shoes and hiking shoes to every runner regardless of their desired distance and terrain.”

The Prince William Service Authority: “The Prince William County Service Authority releases its 2023 Water Quality Reports, which provide important information about the source and characteristics of the utility’s drinking water.”

“The reports are available on the Service Authority’s website at www.pwcsa.org.“

“Each of the Service Authority’s five distribution systems – East, West, Hoadly Manor, Carter’s Grove, and Bull Run Mountain and Evergreen – has its own Water Quality Report. As noted in the reports, the Service Authority’s drinking water met all federal and state water quality requirements for the calendar year 2022, which is the most recent regulatory period.”

“Except for drinking water in the Bull Run Mountain and Evergreen communities, the drinking water distributed by the Service Authority is sourced from the Potomac River, Occoquan Reservoir, and Lake Manassas.”

“While most of the drinking water the Service Authority provides customers is treated at facilities owned and operated by Fairfax Water, many customers in the county’s western end receive some water treated at the City of Manassas Water Treatment Plant. Customers in the Bull Run Mountain and Evergreen communities receive their water from six public groundwater wells located throughout the area.”

“The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Virginia Waterworks Regulations require all water utilities to produce annual water quality reports.”

“Service Authority customers with questions about water quality or who would like a printed copy of their Water Quality Report may contact the Service Authority’s Regulatory Affairs Office at 1-703- 331-4162 or [email protected].”

KO Distilling: "Manassas native, Music Director for the Bret Michaels Band, and Author, Pete Evick, has teamed up with Manassas craft distiller KO Distilling to release Bare Knuckle Evick Edition Bourbon."

“This has been a deeply personal process to produce my bourbon,” said Evick. “We are bottling this bourbon at 98 proof to represent the year I signed my first record deal, and the barrels I chose from were filled during August, the month I was born. But the most important part is that the Evick Edition is produced in my hometown of Manassas, Virginia.”

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Manassas City Schools: “The Academic Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year is available. Check them out below for the upcoming holidays, early release days, teacher workdays, and more.”

Calendars are available on the Manassas City Public Schools website, mcpsva.org

The first day of school for students is set for Aug. 15, 2023.

Remote Area Medical: “RAM urgently needs volunteers to help provide free dental, vision and medical Remote Area Medical services to the Luray, Va. and surrounding communities on Sept. 30-Oct. 1.”

The two-day clinic is to be held at Luray High School, located at 243 Bulldog Drive, Luray. RAM is also in general need of support volunteers to set up on Sep 29, and to take down on Oct 1. Individuals do not need to work on the medical field in order to volunteer as general support.

If you or your organization are interested in volunteering, please visit ramusa.org or call 1-865-579-1530.

RAM services are free, and no I.D is required. Free dental, vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served service

Stafford County Economic Development: "Process Over Prize Academy, a dynamic and innovative martial arts academy, is thrilled to announce its grand opening in Stafford with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony that was held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the business storefront located at 11 Hope Road, Suite 207 Stafford."

“We are thrilled to bring Process Over Prize Academy to the Stafford community,” said Martin Thomas, Owner and visionary behind the academy. “Our goal is to create a positive and inclusive space where individuals can develop their skills, enhance their fitness, and gain the confidence to overcome challenges both on and off the mats. We believe that Jiu-jitsu has the power to transform lives, and we are excited to embark on this journey with our students.”

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George Washington Regional Commission: "During its meeting on June 26, 2023, the George Washington Regional Commission elected officers for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, which began July 1."

By unanimous approval, the officers elected were:

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Virginia Railway Express: "Pressure washing of the Manassas parking garage interior and exterior is scheduled for this weekend, July 15-16."

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