Calling all singers! The Woodbridge Community Choir is starting rehearsals for its Holiday Concert season on Monday, August 25, at the Lutheran Church of the Covenant, 15008 Cloverdale Road, Dale City.
Registration starts at 7:00 PM, and rehearsals continue every Monday from 7:30 – 9:45 PM. Registration is $35. No auditions are required! For more information, please see www.woodbridgecommunitychoir.org or call 703-491-1820.
BRISTOW, Va. — Leadership Prince William graduated 28 students from its new Youth Leadership Prince William summer program. Hosted on the campus of Youth For Tomorrow in Bristow, the 2-week leadership program included students from public schools in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park as well as private schools.
Based on the success of Leadership Prince William’s adult program, the summer youth program provided skill development activities and mentoring from Leadership Prince William alumni and community partners. In addition to working on their individual skills and abilities, students completed a variety of team projects and learned about key aspects of their community. Topics included: Education, Health, Local History, Human Services, Economic Development, Public Safety, Tourism, Government, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and more.
Ryan Kolb of Manassas, was named to the Dean’s List at Salisbury University for the spring 2014 semester.
At Salisbury University some 8,600 students in 43 undergraduate and 15 graduate programs pursue liberal arts and professional degrees. Located on the Eastern Shore 30 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 20 miles from the Chesapeake Bay, Salisbury is 2 ½ hours from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Norfolk, and Wilmington, DE.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The Potomac Nationals have been given the June Promotion of the Month Award by Minor League Baseball for “Beard-A-Palooza Weekend” on June 13-15.
The honor automatically nominates the Nationals for a Golden Bobblehead award, which is given to the best promotion in all of Minor League Baseball throughout the 2014 season.
Virginia American Water Awards $7,500 in Environmental Grants To Protect Local Water Resources
“We are very proud to support the efforts of local organizations that share our commitment to watershed and environmental protection,” said Virginia American Water President William R. Walsh. “This assistance to our community partners leverages local resources and capabilities to make a positive impact on the environment.”
Registration opened for the 2014 Master Naturalist session on July 1. Master Naturalists are people who want to make a difference by helping maintain the quality of our natural areas and local ecosystems.
Participants receive 60 hours of training, including classes and field trips covering amphibians, birds, plants, wetlands and more. An additional eight hours of education and 40 hours of volunteer service is required for certification. Participating with the Merrimac Farm Master Naturalists is a fun way to learn more about nature nearby, improve your community and meet new friends.
Liz Poole, Principal is pleased to announce that Archie Catalfamo joined Linton Hall School as Assistant Principal effective July 1, 2014.
“We are thrilled to have Mr. Catalfamo join the Linton Hall School Family,” said Mrs. Poole. “We know that his vast experience and knowledge will serve the students and faculty of Linton Hall School well as we continue growing the Linton Hall School community and building upon our success”.
