From a press release:
“Finmarc Management, Inc., a Bethesda, Maryland-based commercial real estate firm, has announced the purchase of the Festival at Manassas, a 117,000 square foot neighborhood shopping center located at 10280-10388 Festival Lane in Manassas, Virginia for $20 million. Anchored by Global Food and approximately 97% leased at the time of purchase, the asset was formerly owned by Katz Properties. Bill Kent of CBRE represented the seller in this transaction.
While we love its clean, nostalgic, diner-like appearance, this is no greasy spoon.
We visited Jitterbugs Ice Cream Cafe about 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon. We had just come from a whiskey tasting and needed some lunch, and I knew the place offered hot dogs and ice cream — the perfect thing for a hot summer day.
An email from Roger Snyder, of Prince William County:
“[Thursday] night the Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association (WPCCA) hosted a “P-Nats Forum” at Potomac Shores. Seth Silber (P-Nats), Tom Sebastian (JBG) and Frank Principi (PWC) gave the same power point presentation made before the Chamber (twice) and the Committee of 100. The floor was then opened for questions with Principi controlling the q&a portion. JBG paid for a catered “reception” before the meeting that included gourmet appetizers, wine & beer. Several requests were made for audience support of the deal, including coming to the June 20 Board meeting to oppose the public referendum. Below are my observations and comments:
Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.
From a press release:
“Duck Donuts announced today it is kicking off summer by offering its customers the opportunity to enjoy a free regular size iced coffee on Wednesday, June 21, no purchase necessary. Customers must present a printed or mobile coupon, available at duckdonuts.com, or on the company’s Facebook page.
From a Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation press release:
The Prince William Environmental Excellence Foundation recently received an environmental stewardship grant of $8,500 from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. Funds will be allocated to support a wide variety of environmental science and natural resources conservation programs that are coordinated by the nonprofit organization.
Donald Ransom Eskridge, age 89 of Manassas, VA died on June 17, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family. He is survived by his son Mark Eskridge and wife Ada; his grandchildren Teresa Roca and husband Miguel, Mark David Eskridge, Jennifer Ross and husband Terrell and James Eskridge and wife Sarah and by 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will take place at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110 on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 12:00 PM with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Interment Stonewall Memory Gardens.
Alonita Vannoy is the Democratic Commissioner of the Revenue candidate in Manassas.
Following a June firehouse primary where she won her party’s nomination, Vannoy had yet to complete her initial campaign paperwork filing with the city’s General Registrar’s office.
From The Destination Management Tourism Organization of Prince William & Manassas:
Good morning Prince William – The SERVE campus of Northern Virginia Family Service is in Urgent need of volunteers on Wednesday, June 28th, 2016 from 9AM-1PM and 1-4PM to help warehouse staff take a complete inventory of food and supplies in our 8,000 square foot warehouse. Up to 15 volunteers are needed each shift. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and should be prepared to do moderate lifting. This is a great one-time opportunity which will help the agency to improve its food assistance program to the 650+ households who visit each month for help! Volunteers can feel good knowing they are helping us to make sure fresh food is given to families. Volunteers will also help us identify urgent food needs for clients. Please click here to sign up: https://signup.com/go/TMXRPOP or contact Navara Cannon at [email protected]
· Save N Serve Thrift Store is closing their doors and volunteers are needed both June 19-20 to help pack up the merchandise to transfer to another thrift shop. Shifts on Monday are 10-1pm and 1-4. Tuesday’s schedule is 10-2pm at the 10360 Portsmouth Road location. You need to anticipate moderate to heavy lifting. Please register at: https://signup.com/client/invitation/6775657374/1923437/false#!1923437/false/false
