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FredNats win Salem thriller, one back of division lead

By Potomac Local News

The Fredericksburg Nationals won an extra-inning thriller for the second time in as many games Tuesday at Carillion Clinic Field. Vandel Pena scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the tenth inning to help the FredNats to an 8-7 victory.

The win comes at a critical time for the FredNats, who gained a game on Salem, Lynchburg and division-leading Carolina. The FredNats, Red Sox and Hillcats are now all tied for second in the Carolina League North. All three teams are one game behind the Mudcats with two games to go in the first half. The FredNats own the head-to-head tiebreaker vs. Carolina and Lynchburg and will own the tiebreaker vs. Salem with a win tomorrow or Thursday. The FredNats also won in extras Sunday at Myrtle Beach.

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GreenDrop donation center opens in Bristow

By Potomac Local News
Courtesy of GreenDrop (from left to right): Tom Payne (Ambassador and Chamber Member, Prince William County); Donna Flory (Board Member, American Red Cross); Greg Watson ( GreenDrop Team Member); AP Phan (representative on behalf of Senator Warner); Peter Dvoracak (Chamber Member, Prince William County); Oscar Ortiz (GreenDrop Team Member); Dave Lomberg (Director of Operations, GreenDrop); Michael Whitlock (Ambassador and Chamber Member, Prince William County); Luz Nieves (GreenDrop Team Member); Art Shaw (Volunteer, American Red Cross); Janine Carruthers(Community Relations Manager, GreenDrop); Amanda Trotter (Ambassador and Chamber Member, Prince William County).

GreenDrop celebrated the grand opening of its new donation center located in the Braemar Village Plaza in Bristow. The company invited local community members to drop off gently used clothing and household items at its new donation center. 

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Workhouse Arts Center plans fireworks, Stevie Wonder tribute

By Potomac Local News

The Workhouse Arts Center has announced that its annual fireworks celebration is returning on July 2, 2022.

This year’s event will include a special performance by the renowned musical performer Mark G. Meadows who will celebrate the music of Stevie Wonder in a musical performance entitled A Night of Wonder. The concert will occur before the fireworks display and will present classic Stevie Wonder songs like “Sir Duke,” “For Once in my Life,” “Superstition,” and more.

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Call to Action: Help protect abused and neglected children in your community

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You can make a difference in the life of a child! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is seeking volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff is holding Virtual Information Sessions on two dates:  Wednesday, June 29, and Wednesday, July 13, both at 6 pm-7 pm. Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call (703) 330-8145 to receive the link to the meeting.

Have you recently entered the wonderful world of grant writing?  The Management and Government Information Center (MAGIC) within Chinn Park Library is hosting a Grant Proposal Writing Workshop on June 23, 1 pm-4 pm.  Learn what makes a competitive proposal, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to cultivate potential foundation donors.  The workshop will be conducted both virtually and in person – the in-person session will be held at Chinn Park Library, MAGIC Room. Interested participants can register at https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/6369141.  Please email[email protected] to learn more.

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Wednesday, June 22: Manhattan Pizza to celebrate opening in Stafford

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[Photo: Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce]

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its participation grand opening celebration for Manhattan Pizza. The new location will be the latest opening for the Virginia-based pizza franchise.

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