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Haymarket native Jackson Ledbetter will drum at country music festival ‘Faster Horses’

Published July 1, 2023 at 7:00AM

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Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.: “Berklee student and Haymarket native Jackson Ledbetter will be the drummer for Vivienne Artur’s band at the major country music festival Faster Horses in Brooklyn, Michigan on Sunday, July 16 as part of the Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI), an innovative class at the college that brings students and Berklee-affiliated acts to major North American music festivals.”

“The BPMI program guides students through every step of going from the classroom to the stage—important preparation for a performance career. While most Berklee classes take place over the course of one semester, BPMI runs on a three-semester, full-year cycle. In the fall semester, the class selects the artists and splits up into management teams.”

Rainbow over Turley Fields this week

By Madina Habib

Published June 30, 2023 at 1:17PM

Prince William County Parks and Recreation: “Rainbow over Turley Fields this week after the storms came rolling in. 14998 Birchdale Ave, Dale City The Turley Fields are 2 lighted, grass infield diamond fields located in Dale City.”

Travelers with canceled flights get free margaritas

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 11:46AM

Bahama Breeze Potomac Mills opened in 2013.

Press release: “To help ease that frustration, Bahama Breeze wants to give these travelers the island escape they deserve and can always find at Bahama Breeze by offering a “Flight for a Flight” – a FREE margarita flight in exchange for proof of a canceled airline flight at restaurants located near some of the country’s busiest airports – including in Washington D.C.”

“From July 1 – July 8 (the July 4th holiday travel week), guests in Washington DC can redeem their free margarita flight when they visit a nearby participating restaurant and show their server proof of a flight that was canceled during the holiday week via an email from the airline. A full list of participating restaurants and additional offer details can be found here.”

Gautam named Habitat for Humanity Prince William board chair

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 9:00AM

Habitat for Humanity Prince William County: “Habitat for Humanity Prince William County would like to welcome Ms. Sonia Gautam as our new Board Chair for FY24! She has served prior on our Board of Directors as a board member and is now ready to lead us into FY24 with her energy, ideas, and drive.”

“Sonia is a native Nepali and has worked in the Prince William County area formally as a Bank Manager at Truist Bank, and currently serves as a Business Development Officer with FVC Bank. She brings to the board 13 years of experience in the banking and finance industry with cumulative experience in providing financial literacy for clients. She received a BA in Finance from Mountain State University, WV, and a BBS (bachelor’s in business science) in International Finance from St. Xavier’s University from Kathmandu, Nepal. Sonia has developed a strong sense of devotion to the nonprofit sector as a board member and has worked with Habitat to provide financial literacy courses for families in Prince William County. This experience has provided Sonia a deep appreciation for how nonprofits seek to improve the quality of life in our region.”

Prince William County Parks wildlife photo contest open until July 31

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 29, 2023 at 4:11PM

Starting June 15, Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism invited the community to participate in a wildlife photo contest.

The list of categories you can submit your work in includes:

Dumfries donates $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity to restore resident’s water

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 28, 2023 at 8:38PM

Habitat for Humanity Prince William County: “The Town of Dumfries presented Habitat for Humanity Prince William County a grant for $5,000 to support our Critical Home Repair Program! These funds were used to assist a community member living in the Town of Dumfries with restoring water use back to their home. Habitat for Humanity was contacted by a Dumfries community member who has lived in their home for 20 years.

“The partner family reported that their sewer line had busted and backed up into the basement of their home. Even worse, our partner family had been without water use in their home for months. With the help from the Town of Dumfries Mayor and City Council, Habitat Prince William was able to repair our partner family’s sewer line, and now our family can now use their water in the comfort of their home! Again, thank you Town of Dumfries for your support of Habitat in providing a hand-up in this project!”

Leadership Prince William molds future community mentors

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 28, 2023 at 2:00PM | Updated June 28, 2023 at 8:14PM

Leadership Prince William is an organization that aims to develop new leaders while providing them with new perspectives on Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

Each year since 2007, the program has held an annual class, dubbed its signature program, where future leaders meet monthly to discuss big ideas and tour various areas of the county and cities.

Stafford schools urges parents to round up at register

By Madina Habib

Published June 27, 2023 at 10:25PM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public Schools: “Stafford County public schools are again partnering with Giant Food on a program to help support children facing food insecurity. From June 16 through July 27, 2023, Giant Food patrons may “ROUND UP AT THE REGISTER” their grocery purchase.”

“These donations provide another opportunity for us to support our families, and we are thankful for this important partnership.” said Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor.

Manassas Park awarded grant to clean up cigarette butts

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 26, 2023 at 9:00AM

Keep Virginia Beautiful: “The City of Manassas Park is awarded a $500 Green Grant for their Cigarette Litter Prevention efforts, as part of our 13th Annual Green Grants Program.”

“Every year, government, non-profit, civic, and service organizations in Virginia are invited to apply for grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 that will help address an environmental concern in their community. Grants must focus on one of the following priorities: Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, or Community Beautification.”