“Vote on your favorite business decor and staff costumes throughout Occoquan for your chance to win a Halloween-themed gift basket!” Visit Occoquan reported. “Voting ballots will be available at participating businesses all day on Saturday, October 25.” (Visit Occoquan)
“Drop completed ballots off at Town Hall (314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA) by 8:00 pm.”
“In 1822, Brentsville became the County Seat, a place of justice…and judgment,” Prince William County Parks posted. “Join us for a tour of the historic grounds of Brentsville where the spirits have awakened and are eager to speak with you.”
Guided haunted tours will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with departures every 30 minutes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Space is limited, and reservations can be made online or by calling (703) 365-7895.
“The Town of Dumfries has officially received its first-ever ‘AA–Stable Outlook’ bond rating from S&P Global Ratings — a strong vote of confidence in our fiscal strength, transparency, and forward-thinking leadership,” Town of Dumfries, Virginia announced. “This achievement marks a defining moment in our Town’s history and reflects our ongoing commitment to Progress, Partnerships & Possibilities.”
An AA rating from S&P Global signifies very strong creditworthiness and a stable financial outlook, placing Dumfries among the highest-rated localities of its size in Virginia.
“HUGE shoutout to @PeteButtigieg, who joined volunteers and many of our incredible House of Delegates candidates for a canvass launch in Fredericksburg this afternoon!” Team Spanberger posted.
The campaign didn’t disclose the event, nor its location. Pete Buttigieg served as U.S. Secretary of Transportation from 2021 to 2025 and was previously the mayor of South Bend, Indiana.
“Are you looking to make a direct impact in your community?” Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (Facebook) posted. “Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is in need of volunteers for our Search and Rescue Team.”
Interested individuals are encouraged to email [email protected] to apply or request more information. Volunteers assist law enforcement in locating missing adults and juveniles across Stafford County.
“Naval Health Clinic Quantico will be hosting a flu shotex at offsite locations this year due to the clinic still undergoing repairs,” Marine Corps Base Quantico (Facebook) reported. “All the shotexs dates will be open to clinic staff, active duty, and beneficiaries.”
Flu shot events will take place at USO Quantico Main, 3049 Bordelon Street, on October 22–24, October 28–29, and November 18, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional sessions will be held at Quantico Little Hall Theater, 2034 Barnett Avenue, from November 3–6, 2025, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
“We’ve made a few organizational updates to help us serve our community even better!” City of Fredericksburg Government (Facebook) posted. “Assistant City Manager Todd Flippen joined Team FXBG in August. His duties include oversight of Public Utilities and Capital Projects, which encompass our Water and Wastewater Systems, Utility Programs, and major infrastructure projects.”
The city noted there are no operational changes within Public Works, describing the move as an organizational update aimed at improving coordination, reliability, and future growth for Fredericksburg.
“Glow in the Dark Volleyball. Adults Only. Halloween Themed. TOURNAMENT style,” Stafford County Parks and Recreation (Facebook) posted. “Today (Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025) is the LAST DAY to register for the first of its kind.”
The Glow-in-the-Dark Adult Volleyball Tournament will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Community Center, located at 21 Stafford Avenue in Stafford, Virginia.
“The door is always propped open at Black Metal Mercantile in Old Town Manassas. That’s because owner Deron Blevins says there’s a little something for everyone inside, so they might as well come in,” Prince William Times reported. “Blevins, 55, said he bet on himself back in 2023 when he opened Black Metal Mercantile on Center Street in Old Town Manassas.”
“As the Prince William School Board finalizes its legislative priorities for 2026, one key item from 2025 is off the list – for good reason,” InsideNoVa reported. “The school division has fought over the years for the removal of Virginia’s support cap, which limited state funding for support positions in school divisions.”
“The big enchilada, the one we’ve been fighting for for years … we finally got elimination of the support cap,” said Jim Council, the division’s lobbyist in Richmond.
