MANASSAS PARK, Va. – Teens with a flair for cooking can spice up their summer at the Manassas Park Community Center’s Chopped Teen Summer Camp. 🍳
Open to ages 13–17, this weeklong camp immerses participants in the culinary arts, teaching them to prepare budget-friendly meals, experiment with diverse flavors, and compete in a “Chopped Challenge” inspired by the popular TV show. Campers will work in teams to tackle mystery ingredient baskets, honing their creativity and kitchen skills.
The camp is part of the Community Center’s broader summer program lineup, which includes field trips, arts, and sports activities. Teen camps also feature outings to local attractions like museums and water parks.
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Registration is now open, and spots are limited. To enroll, visit the Manassas Park Community Center’s summer camps page or stop by the center at 99 Adams Street. For questions, call 703-335-8872.
MANASSAS PARK, Va. – Residents, local officials, and veterans came together at 1 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2025, for the city’s third annual Memorial Day Flag Ceremony, held in front of City Hall. The solemn event honored the brave men and women who died in service to the country.
The ceremony opened with a presentation of colors by the Manassas Park Honor Guard and included remarks from city leaders and veterans’ advocates. Mayor Alanna Mensing highlighted the city’s historical ties to military service, noting that Manassas Park was originally founded as a community for returning veterans. “I feel both humbled and proud to stand with you… to lower our flag in honor of those who never made it home,” she said.
Councilmember Stacy Seiberling called Memorial Day “a day of remembrance, not celebration,” urging the community to live in a way that reflects the values of those who served. “May we never take our freedom for granted, and may we always honor the memory of our fallen heroes,” she said.
Speakers included representatives from several veterans’ organizations, such as the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Northern Virginia Veterans Association.
Rick Raskin, a past state commander of the VFW, delivered a powerful reminder of the holiday’s meaning: “We gather not for barbecues or sales… but to pay tribute to those who gave their last full measure of devotion,” he said.
The event concluded with the lowering of the American flag and the playing of “Taps” and “Amazing Grace.” Light refreshments were provided by local businesses Yoder’s Donuts and Little Bowl, giving attendees a chance to reflect and share stories of fallen heroes.
DOSWELL, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) lineworkers are among hundreds of utility professionals heading to Meadow Event Park this weekend for the 21st annual Gaff-n-Go Rodeo, one of the largest events of its kind in the U.S.
According to the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, which hosts the event, this year’s rodeo will feature more than 350 competitors from 12 states — including teams from as far away as Hawaii — making it the biggest turnout in event history. NOVEC crews will join linemen from across the region to showcase their safety skills, speed, and teamwork in events that simulate real-life challenges, including pole-top rescues and equipment operations.
“Gaff-n-Go is a great way to highlight the talent and dedication of our NOVEC crews,” the cooperative said in a statement. “It’s a chance for their families and the public to see the level of expertise that goes into restoring power during storms and emergencies.”
Events begin Friday, May 16, with a special recognition of May 17 as Electric Utility Lineworker Day in Virginia. Saturday’s main competitions kick off after a tribute to the military, featuring U.S. Navy Vice Admiral (Ret.) Ted Carter. The event is free and open to the public, with family-friendly activities, interactive displays, and a barbecue competition all scheduled as part of the weekend.
For more information, visit gaff-n-go.com.
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is a not-for-profit electric utility headquartered in Manassas. Serving more than 175,000 customers across six counties—including Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and Clarke—as well as the City of Manassas Park, NOVEC is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation.
NOVEC provides reliable, affordable electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, operating with a commitment to customer service, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. As a member-owned cooperative, NOVEC returns excess revenues to its customers in the form of capital credit refunds. For more information, visit novec.com.
MANASSAS PARK, Va. – The Manassas Park High School Theatre Department is bringing a delightfully spooky classic to life this week with performances of The Addams Family Musical. The show runs from May 1 through May 4 and promises an evening filled with laughter, eerie tunes, and all the charm of the famously offbeat Addams clan.
In a post on social media, Manassas Park City Public Schools invited the community to enjoy “a spooktacular night of laughter, music, and macabre fun,” encouraging folks to snag tickets before they disappear. The musical, based on the iconic characters created by Charles Addams, follows the family’s hilarious antics as daughter Wednesday falls in love with someone “normal.”
The performances showcase the talents of MPHS student actors, singers, and crew members who’ve worked hard to transform their school stage into the Addamses’ gothic world.
Tickets can be purchased online at this link.
Thursday (May 1)
- Backyard Birds Scavenger Hunt, All day through May 31 (Bull Run Library)
- Crafting with Cricut: Mother’s Day Cards, 2 to 3 p.m. (Central Library)
Friday (May 2)
- Gel Plate Printing Workshop, 2 to 3 p.m. (Bull Run Library)
- First Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. (Manassas City)
- Can You Grok?! This?, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Saturday (May 3)
- Family Archery, 9 to 11 a.m. (Woodbridge)
- Nature Seekers, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Woodbridge)
- Mugs for Mom, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Lake Ridge Library)
- A Star Wars Celebration, 10 a.m. to noon (Haymarket Gainesville Library)
- Old Town Manassas Art Show & Craft Spring Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Mariachis Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 5 to 11 p.m. (Manassas City)
May 4 (Sunday)
- Thai Street Food & Culture Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Manassas City)
May 5
- Fallen Officer Tribute, 6 to 8 p.m. (Bristow)
May 6
- Pattern Reading 101, 6 to 7 p.m. (Bull Run Library)
- Acoustic Tuesday Concert, 7 p.m. (Manassas City)
May 7
May 8
- Walk with a Doc, Noon to 1 p.m. (Woodbridge)
May 9
- Stuffed Animal Slumber Party, All day (Lake Ridge Library)
- Drive-In Movie in the Park, 8 to 10 p.m. (Manassas)
May 10
- Seals on Wheels, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Manassas City Library)
- Model Railroad Program, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Haymarket Gainesville Library)
- Draft Your Own Pattern 101, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Bull Run Library)
- Golden Hour, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Woodbridge)
May 11
- International Food & Culture Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Manassas City)
May 12
- Project Lifesaver Golf Tournament, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Haymarket)
- Miniature Painting Sessions, 5:30 to 7 p.m. (Potomac Library)
- Manassas City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
- Flower Full Moon Yoga, 8 to 9:30 p.m. (Woodbridge)
May 13
- Prince William Board of County Supervisors Meeting, 2 p.m.
- Sew Tuesday: Bookmarks, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Chinn Park Library)
- Manassas City School Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
- Acoustic Tuesday Concert, 7 p.m. (Manassas City)
May 14
- Pendants Pending, 5 to 7 p.m. (Central Library)
May 15
- Watercolor Collaborative, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Montclair Library)
May 17
- Free Paper Shredding for Residents, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Woodbridge)
- Nokesville Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Jazz Society (One Man Band), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Triangle)
- Equality Prince William Pride Festival, Noon to 4 p.m. (Greater Prince William County)
- Father Daughter Dance, 6 to 8:30 p.m. (Woodbridge)
May 19
- Manassas City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
May 20
- Walk and Wear Purple Day, 8 to 10 a.m. (Woodbridge)
- Prince William Board of County Supervisors Meeting, 2 p.m.
- Acoustic Tuesday Concert, 7 p.m. (Manassas City)
May 21
- Crochet and Coffee, 11 a.m. to noon (Nokesville Library)
- Prince William School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
May 23
- Knitting with Tanis Gray, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central Library)
May 24
- Adaptive Flatwater Kayaking, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. (Woodbridge)
May 27
- Wood Carving Club Night, 5 to 7 p.m. (Bull Run Library)
- NOVA Novels, 6 to 7 p.m. (Chinn Park Library)
- Manassas City School Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
- Acoustic Tuesday Concert, 7 p.m. (Manassas City)
May 30
- Family Movie in the Park (Mufasa: The Lion King), 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. (Woodbridge)
May 31
- Watercolor III with Mark Murphy, 1 to 4 p.m. (Central Library)
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MANASSAS PARK, Va. — Manassas Park homeowners could see their tax bills rise by hundreds of dollars under the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, despite a planned reduction in the city's real estate tax rate.
City Manager Carl Cole presented the $129 million budget to the Governing Body on April 22, 2025, proposing a one-cent reduction to the real estate tax rate, which would lower it to $1.395 per $100 of assessed value. However, because the average assessed value of residential properties increased by 7.48%, the typical single-family homeowner, with an average home value of $507,689, would still pay approximately $483 more in real estate taxes next year.
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MANASSAS PARK, Va. — A major residential project proposed just outside Manassas Park's borders is moving through its second round of review in Prince William County, and city leaders are taking a close look at the plan's potential impact on local roads and services.
Representatives from D.R. Horton, the developer behind the Mayfield Crossing project, and attorney Noah Klein of Venable LLP presented an updated site plan to the Manassas Park Governing Body during its April 15, 2025, meeting. The project site, approximately 20 acres located at the intersection of Manassas Drive and Signal View Drive, is nearly surrounded by Manassas Park city limits.
