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You can make a difference in the life of a child! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is seeking volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff is holding Virtual Information Sessions on two dates:  Wednesday, June 29, and Wednesday, July 13, both at 6 pm-7 pm. Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call (703) 330-8145 to receive the link to the meeting.

Have you recently entered the wonderful world of grant writing?  The Management and Government Information Center (MAGIC) within Chinn Park Library is hosting a Grant Proposal Writing Workshop on June 23, 1 pm-4 pm.  Learn what makes a competitive proposal, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to cultivate potential foundation donors.  The workshop will be conducted both virtually and in person – the in-person session will be held at Chinn Park Library, MAGIC Room. Interested participants can register at https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/6369141.  Please email[email protected] to learn more.


Event

Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.

This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.


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Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke at a rally for Republican candidate Yesli Vega on the eve of her run for the seventh Congressional District seat.

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Business

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its participation grand opening celebration for Manhattan Pizza. The new location will be the latest opening for the Virginia-based pizza franchise.

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Two political heavy hitters will appear this week in Woodbridge.

Today, Texas Senator Ted Cruz will stump for Yesli Vega, who is running for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Cruz ran for president in 2016 and stumped during the trucker convoy protests that came to the region earlier this year.


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The driver of a 2016 Ford Focus was traveling westbound on Old Bridge Road, just past Cape Cod Court, when the vehicle left the roadway and drove onto the sidewalk where the vehicle then struck a pedestrian who was walking his dog.

The vehicle continued traveling before it struck a communications box and a power pole, causing the pole to snap and fall into the roadway. Officers and bystanders provided first aid to the pedestrian until rescue personnel arrived.