Submitted by Tin Cannon Brewery in Gainesville:
We recognize that many eager and willing officers are selflessly committed to doing whatever it takes to protect the general public, even it means sacrificing their own lives.
From Manassas City Police:
Attempted Abduction
Join us on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a beautifully curated afternoon celebrating the romance and inspiration of European travel. We recommend arriving at 2:45 PM for the best seating. We’ll begin with a brief presentation highlighting unforgettable journeys along Europe’s iconic rivers with AmaWaterways, followed by a special screening of Under the Tuscan Sun — a heartwarming story set against the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and the transformative power of embracing life abroad. A minimum $5 per person donation to Manna Food Center is required to attend, and we are proud to match donations up to $500. You may also elect to donate more. Non-perishable food donations are also warmly welcomed. Raffle proceeds will benefit Manna as well, helping provide nourishment and support to families in our community. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe, enjoy wonderful company, and make a meaningful difference. We look forward to welcoming you.
Submitted to Potomac Local exclusively for our new Book Drop section:
Manassas author Victor Rook has just released a new book featuring poems that leap off the printed page and onto the video screen in cartoon animation form.
Mario Andretti is scheduled to appear at new Virginia Tire and Auto location near Manassas.
From Virginia Tire and Auto spokesman Andrew Hamilton:
Guitarist Mike Johnson plays with the “Roughshod Records SideKicks Show.”
He sent a video of his two-man band performance to Potomac Local shot at the June 4 Occoquan Spring Craft Show. Occoquan Town Sergeant Sheldon Levi appears in the video at about 4:30 and shuts down the amplified performance.
From Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department:
On Saturday, June 11th at 10:54 p.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to an apartment fire located in the 10500 block of Lariat Lane in Manassas.
From Manassas City Councilman Ian Lovejoy:
Share a Brew and Fight Cancer Too, a fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Cancer Research Center, raised several hundred dollars, says Councilman Ian Lovejoy, one of the event’s organizers.
