Announcements

Ames Funeral Home, Inc. staff and family congratulates Malcolm Oliver Ames, CFSP as Mortician of the Year 2023. The Virginia Morticians’ Association, Inc. (VMA) honored Ames this prestigious award in Roanoke, Virginia during their 95th Annual Convention on June 30, 2023.

The Mortician of the Year award is given to a member of VMA recognized by his/her peers who demonstrates professionalism exhibited at all national, state, and local levels. The individual is characterized by excellent leadership and integrity within the association and community. The individual is dedicated to the funeral service profession and the collective good towards the membership of VMA.

The Ivy Foundation of Greater Prince William County is hosting Ivies On the Green Classic Scholarship and Charity Golf Tournament on July 28, 2023.  Join us in raising money to support local programs and scholarships for the greater Prince William County community.  The tournament includes prizes for men’s and women’s competition, contests, raffles and a silent auction.  Corporate and personal sponsorships are available.

The event will be held at Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192.

Nationally acclaimed singer, Stephanie Dawn, will be coming to the Stafford Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church on July 1, 2023, at 11 AM, where she will be performing live in a free inspirational music program. Ms. Dawn is a Chapel Recording Artist with three current CDs: Songs of Deliverance, My Song Shall Be of Jesus, and her new Christmas CD, Do You Hear What I Hear?

Blind since birth, in addition to having a life-long struggle with debilitating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), this gifted artist shares her self-confessed, God-given talent as her driving force, carrying her through many difficult times. Her music and life story are living testimonies of hope and courage to anyone hurting or suffering from a physical challenge.

The Woodbridge Rotary Club is holding its 19th Annual Devaney-O’Hop Charity Golf Tournament at Old Hickory Golf Course on June 16, 2023.  Registration begins at 7:30 AM with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM.  This Captain’s Choice format event is to raise funds for the various charities, both local and global, that the club annually […]

The Woodbridge Rotary Club is holding its 19th Annual Devaney-O’Hop Charity Golf Tournament at Old Hickory Golf Course on June 16, 2023.  Registration begins at 7:30 AM with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM.  This Captain’s Choice format event is to raise funds for the various charities, both local and global, that the club annually […]

From Sunday, May 14 through Tuesday, May 16, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will be on the National Mall to host the Celebration of Construction on the National Mall from 9:00am – 5:00pm with construction equipment and technology on display for the public to experience.

The event will span the National Mall from 9th to 14th Streets NW. This free public event is a unique opportunity for families with young children and anyone who wants to see the equipment building the world’s infrastructure. From excavators to bulldozers to paving equipment – it’ll be a fun event for everyone!

Every Sunday from May until November, the Dale City Farmer’s Market offered to donate their leftover fresh produce to the North Virginia Food Rescue to help those struggling with hunger.

The Dale City Farmers Market has been serving its local community since 1987. It is one of the largest open-air markets in the area. Their first donation last May was over 3,300 lbs of produce. That single donation provided 2,825 meals to food insecure communities.

Miller & Smith announces Cascades at Embrey Mill, is now selling. The age qualified 55+ Active Adult community offers main level living with low- maintenance homes designed for homeowners to enjoy a carefree lifestyle in Stafford, Virginia, near Fredericksburg, Quantico and Washington, D.C. The villa style attached homes at Cascades at Embrey Mill are priced from the upper $400,000s. The Rainier plan is available with and without a walkout lower level delivering three to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms and up to 2,800 square feet with a two-car front entry garage. The Rainier plan prioritizes space and flexibility via uninterrupted flow between rooms. Top wish list items such as a primary suite located on the main level, walk-in closets, and optional add-ons such as vaulted ceilings and zero entry primary showers attract prospective buyers. Other add-ons include a screened- in porch, patio and patio with screened-in porch. Buyers who need extra space can select a Rainier with a walkout lower-level plan. A community surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, the Cascades at Embrey Mill offers residents 10 miles of trails and community gardens, pools, parks, a community café and multiple gathering spaces. An easy connection via I-95 to nearby national hotspots allows residents to live a universally fun and fulfilled life just minutes from home. Prospective buyers are encouraged to visit the newly decorated model home at 247 Smokebush Drive to see the Rainier model firsthand. Contact Debora Flora at 703-300-1333 for information.

Feel like you missed out on the real estate boom? Tired of working for someone else and putting in hours of work without being appreciated? Let’s change that! Granite Street Training in conjunction with Fathom Realty is holding a real estate class to prepare you for getting your Virginia real estate salesperson’s license. Class is weekdays January 23rd to February 6th 2023 from 9 AM to 3 PM. It will be online with a top area instructor and there will be an opportunity to meet the instructor in person beforehand. Cost is $375 and books are provided. Email [email protected] or call Mark Worrilow at 703-441-7993.