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Stafford County makes plans to assume full ownership of the Abel Lake Dam.

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In our busy routines, we often take for granted the visual beauty that passes in front of our eyes. Although we may occasionally note a passing scene, we don’t often have the time to dwell on the magical moments we experience.

This exhibit, called ” Magical Moments” with work from the Prince William Photography Club, aims to inspire and enrich the lives of our audience by presenting those emotional, thought-provoking magical moments in a way that compels the viewer to stop and engage with the scene that was captured by the lens. The photographer’s eye combined with the camera lens can capture those serendipitous magical moments at just the right instant of time, or from just the right angle.


Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


May is Women’s Health Month. Every year, May is recognized to help raise awareness for health-related issues and important topics for women of all ages – especially individuals preparing to expand their families. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center wants to make virtual childbirth and newborn parent education available for the community.

From now until January 10, 2022, Sentara is offering these classes for free. Prenatal education classes are not just for first-time moms, even seasoned parents and grandparents can learn something new. Childbirth classes and other parenting online classes can instill confidence and help manage expectations.


Obituaries

Jeff Haydon went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on May 5, 2021.

James Jeffery Haydon was born December 27, 1957 in Germany where the family was stationed. He attended Robinson Secondary High School in Fairfax Virginia, where he was a member of the bowling team and the Marching Band. Jeff graduated in 1975.


Obituaries

Dorothy “Dot” Obenchain, great mom, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother of Manassas Park, Virginia died Sunday, May 9, 2021 peacefully at her home.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Piece Funeral Home, 9609 Center St. Manassas, VA. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 7803 Well St. Manassas, VA. To attend, registration online is required and can be found at comefollowchrist.net. Interment will be private.