The Envoy of Woodbridge is a local retirement community that has long term patients as well as patients that are just here for therapy.
We have recently teamed up with Senior Crime Stoppers and Virginia Heritage Bank to help promote safety and awareness in our community.
Jessica Dietrichson (14) of Dumfries makes historical first in Lancaster County Little League Spanish Mackerel tournament held Saturday, August 24.
The tournament was based in Kilmarnock located in Virginia’s Northern Neck and competed by 56 vessels in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Jessica, along with her parents Douglas and Jacque Dietrichson, her siblings Eric (12), Gabe (10), and Susannah (9) competed for over $35,000 in prize money. The tournament was also the first in the country to offer a designated cash purse for individuals with disabilities. Jessica, along with her brothers Eric and Gabe, each have Autism and were declared eligible to compete for the Special Angler purse.
Prince William Resolves Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution were deeply honored to witness the induction of Staff Sergeant Ty Michael Carter, USA, into the Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon on August 27.
The courageous and humble young man spoke of his comrades in arms, those that survived and those that died on that terrible day in October 2009.
Habitat for Humanity does more than build homes. They fix them too.
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Not everyone is off to the beach or getting ready for back-to-school this Labor Day weekend.
More than 400 tabletop wargamers will be spending Labor Day weekend at the NOVA Open at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. The gamers are traveling from across the U.S., Canada and Europe to participate in wargamming tournaments and other events. Expert painters and miniature designers will be leading hobby and art seminars throughout the weekend.
As part of its month-long fundraising initiative for Special Olympics Virginia, CiCi’s Pizza will host “Dough Raisers” events at participating* locations across the state on Tuesday, Aug. 13. During the event, CiCi’s guests will be challenged to purchase enough Special Olympics paper logos to cover an entire law enforcement vehicle. All proceeds from the $1 logos will go to Special Olympics Virginia.
Since Aug. 1, CiCi’s guests have been able to purchase and personalize Special Olympics logos, which are displayed in restaurants throughout the state. Guests also can donate $5 to the cause and in return receive a voucher for a free regular sized drink. Both fundraising initiatives will continue through the month.
Leaky roof? Drafty windows? Habitat can help.
Are you or someone you know in need of home repairs but can’t afford the material and labor costs? If so, Habitat for Humanity may be able to give you a hand up.
MANASSAS, Va. – The House of Mercy, a nonprofit humanitarian agency located in Manassas, has joined the network of Feed Our Vets, a national nonprofit organization with a mission to help feed jobless and underemployed U.S. military veterans and their families through a network of community food pantries throughout the country.
“We think there are a lot of proud and food insecure veterans out there, and we want to serve them,” said House of Mercy Assistant Director Ann Cimini. “We want to let military veterans in need know that help is available to them through our doors.”
Conquer Chiari Walk Across America is an annual event to raise awareness for Chiari malformation a neurological disorder.
This year we have guest speaker Dr Fraser Henderson Sr. , Michael Hoover Elvis impersonator, karate demonstration, food, raffle and much more.
