Author: Potomac Local News
Enrollment in the federal Healthcare Marketplace, commonly known as Obamacare, began Saturday.
Volunteers packed nearly 90,000 meals for the poor during the House of Mercy’s fourth annual “Campaign to End Hunger” fundraiser and meal-packing event, Oct. 18 at the Manassas Park Community Center.
Join Roadside Development for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center on Nov. The event begins at 6 pm with a 20 minute performance by Those Funny Little People following by the official lighting of the tree at approximately 6:25.
Additional performances by Those Funny Little People – Elves Wally & Abby throughout the evening, carriage rides, free family activities, holiday craft show, light refreshments and the New Dominion Choraliers
The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia will open its galleries and studios for extended hours on Black Friday, Nov. 28, from 10am-7pm, offering a free, fun and festive alternative to a day at the mall. Instead of standing in lines, come and explore the art work of nearly 100 of the area’s most prominent artists; participate in interactive demonstrations; and find unique artisan gifts—all while supporting local artists in your community.
This annual event is full of free activities, events, and experiences for you to enjoy with your friends and family, such as:
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Six people have been killed this year in Prince William County, the same number of people who were murdered last year in the county.
The early Sunday morning shooting death of 19-year-old Christopher Nathaniel Weaver was the sixth this year in Prince William. It came less than a week after the shooting death of 16-year-old Brenden Wilson who was shot and killed outside Woodbridge Senior High School.
· Good morning – Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia is having their 5K run at Pfitzner Stadium on Saturday November 22nd. Volunteers are needed to help with parking from 6am-10am. Please fill out the online registration:www.regonline.com/fall2014gotrvolunteers5K. Please note you should be 18 yrs. Old + or with a parent. Please call Bethany at (703) 273-3153 for more info.
· Ho, Ho, Ho – Christmas is right around the corner and we are in full swing with our Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift Program for needy kids. If you would like to sponsor a child at Christmas I can provide you their name, age and two toy wishes so you can be a special Santa to a kid. Please visit my website at: volunteerprincewilliam.org and fill out a donor form for me. You will have a blast. I’m already stockpiling Frozen characters because I’ve been told that’s the hot item.
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The shooting victim has been identified as 19-year-old Christopher Nathaniel Weaver, of Woodbridge.
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10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17
Two teenagers wanted in connection to the shooting death of Brenden Wilson have been arrested.
Some of the final shades of fall color to grace the trees this season could be seen along the Potomac River.
From the banks of the developing Potomac Shores neighborhood, a motorboat and a sailboat could be seen the large blue surface that is the mighty Potomac.