For millions of women, it’s an issue they’re all too familiar with and it’s something they deal with every day.
April 22-28 is designated National Infertility Awareness Week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 1 in 8 couples have trouble conceiving, that’s 15% of American couples.
Two very different stories are being told this month at the Manassas Museum.
The first is about how the Boys and Girls Club has worked to make an impact on the city.
From Manassas police:
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There are two upcoming events dealing with suicide prevention in Woodbridge and Fredericksburg.
From a press release:
Good Morning Prince William – National Take Back Prescription Drug Day will be held Saturday April 28th 10am-2pm at Novant Medical Centers in Manassas and Haymarket along with Sentara NoVa Medical Center in Woodbridge. It’s an easy and safe way to get those unwanted meds out of your home for safe disposal. Please visit: DEATakeback.com for more info.
· The wonderful staff at Prince William Conservation Alliance has a Workday at Merrimac Farm scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 9am-12pm. The farm is located at 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville 20181. Volunteers are needed for a morning of weeding, pruning, and watering plants to make sure the Wildlife Garden looks terrific for visitors, and they will also be tidying up and cleaning the Stone House. Every volunteer makes a difference, even if you just come once. Please wear long pants, long socks and sturdy shoes. Please email [email protected] or call (703)490-5200 for more information.
From a press release:
OWL Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a townhouse fire off Sugar Hill Drive in Woodbridge. A second caller reported the fire in the next neighborhood located at 1862 Beegee Court, and responding units were immediately redirected. Crews arrived within minutes and reported fire showing from the back of the townhouse.
From a press release:
The Manassas Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director James Villani, will conclude its 25th Anniversary Season with Russian Silver on May 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. The highlight of the concert will be the performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s magical Scheherazade, where the orchestra will be augmented with 21 advanced musicians from seven area high schools and one middle school, representing 3 different school districts, Prince William County, Manassas City, and Fairfax County Schools. The MSO performed this amazing composition in 2007.
