MANASSAS – (Press release) Write by the Rails (WbtR), the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, is pleased to announce its Spring Writer’s Workshop to be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal, 9325 West Street, Manassas.
The event will provide opportunity for writers of all levels to learn more about publishing, preparing to write a book, copyright, motivation and more.
Volunteers needed at the Merrimac Farm on Saturday March 30th and April 13th 9am-12noon. Come join the fun of weeding, pruning and watering plants in anticipation of the Annual Bluebell Festival on Sunday April 14th. Please wear long pants, long socks and sturdy shoes and bring a smile and a bottle of water. Please RSVP to [email protected] or (703) 490-5200.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their next Homeownership Seminar on Saturday April 13th 9am-3pm with lunch included. Come learn about credit, financing, inspections, title companies and the closing process all for free. Please email: [email protected] or call (703) 792-6287 to learn more and register for the seminar.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — On March 25 at 9:25 p.m. police were called to investigate a carjacking.
The victim, a 48-year-old man, reported to police that he left the vehicle running and entered the store. Upon returning to his vehicle, the victim found a strange man inside the car. A struggle ensued resulting in the victim being pushed away and the suspect fleeing in the victim’s vehicle.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press release) Manassas National Battlefield Park is preparing for a prescribed fire between March 26 and April 5, 2019.
These dates may be extended depending upon weather conditions. The planned fire will be in the Deep Cut area of the battlefield, encompassing approximately 40 acres of open fields and brush.
HAYMARKET — Police are on the scene of a reported machete attack near Haymarket.
Police were called about noon today for a report of a street fight between two men in the 10500 block of Turning Grass Way, just off Somerset Crossing Drive.
