Author: Press Release

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that April is National Distracted Driving Month. This year’s theme, provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association is “U Drive. U Text. U Pay”.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office will be actively patrolling, looking for motorists who are texting and driving. Texting While Driving is now a primary offense in Virginia with drivers facing a fine of $125.00 and court costs for the 1^st offense and a fine of $250.00 and court costs for the second offense. Studies show that drivers are 23 times more likely to be in an accident if they are texting and driving and more than 3000 teens die each year in crashes caused by texting while driving.

April brings more free book talks and outside adventures, with walking tours and bike tours of the City of Manassas.

From April through October take a Historic Downtown Walking Tour on Thursdays and Fridays at noon.  During the tour, costumed interpreters share stories about Historic Downtown during the Civil War and about the rebirth of the area after war and the fire.  Visit www.manassasmuseum.org<https://www.manassasmuseum.org> for more information.

Zeiders Enterprises Inc. (Zeiders), a proven leader in military and family readiness and resilience services, has expanded its operations in Prince William County, Virginia.  The company now occupies 22,800 square feet at its current location in Woodbridge, Virginia, which provides close proximity to major military installations, including Marine Corps Base Quantico, Fort Belvoir, Fort Detrick and key educational institutions.

The expansion supports Zeiders’ strategic mission in making a difference in military families’ lives and will substantially leverage its abilities to provide increased services and support.  The company is committed to the people it serves and the constant development and implementation of solution-based support that evolves with the needs of service members, veterans, their families and commands. 

Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may experience an increase in noise as an affect from ground/aircraft training or range clearance operations during the week of Mar. 28–Apr. 3.

Monday, Mar. 30 – Demolition training is scheduled 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar. 31 – Demolition training is scheduled from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 1 – Demolition training is scheduled from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 2 – Demolition training is scheduled from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, Apr. 3 – Demolition training is scheduled from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Town of Dumfries, Virginia is hosting our annual Multicultural Festival on May 9th from 11 am – 4 pm and we are currently seeking vendors, crafters, groups, and artists to bring awareness of their culture through their food, educational materials, artistic works, or performances. We are seeking diverse groups of participants interested in furthering their heritage or culture to the Town of Dumfries and Prince William County community.

If your group or a group you know would be interested in participating, please contact Ryan Gandy, the Director of Community Services, at [email protected] or by phone 571-241-0865 for more information. We look forward to having you at this great event!”

Manassas National Battlefield Park, along with Supporting Partners and Resources for Kids (SPARK) and Prince William County Schools, invite the public to explore a fun-filled free event on Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Brownsville Picnic Area, Groveton Road, Manassas, Virginia.

Join Park Rangers as they host an array of hands-on activities including bird migration obstacle games, bird watching, nature journaling, TRACK Trail hikes, dip netting for macro-invertebrates and many more. Enjoy a hike along a short loop trail and stop at each activity station to discover something fascinating about the park and our local community.

The Healthy Beginnings Partnership of Greater Prince William and the Alexandria Breastfeeding Promotion Committee are celebrating a new law supporting breastfeeding with a fun networking event. The NOVA Breastfeeding Partners Happy Hour will be held on Tuesday, April 7 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Fiona’s Irish Pub in Alexandria.

On March 9, Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed a bill that passed unanimously in both the House and Senate that allows women to legally breastfeed in public places. Virginia is now the 49th state to pass such legislation. Previously, state law only protected breastfeeding in pubic on property owned, leased or controlled by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and four other rail and mass transit agencies with the 2014 “Gold Standard” — the administration’s highest security rating. TSA Division Director Sonya Proctor presented VRE the award today at the VRE Operations Board meeting in Woodbridge, VA.

The ratings are part of TSA’s 2014 Baseline Assessments for Security Enhancement program, which involves a voluntary review of various security measures ranging from security plans and training to public outreach efforts and background check programs.