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Father-Daughter Dance Planned

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS PARK, Va. — The City of Manassas Park Department of Parks and Recreation invites you to join us at our annual Father, Daughter Dance, taking place at the Manassas Park Community Center on May 3rd from 7 p.m. –  8:30 p.m. This event is for all young ladies in grades k-5 with their fathers or favorite male guardian (Uncle, brother, etc.) and will feature music, dancing and games. Each young lady receives a corsage and refreshments are served.

The event will have photos for keep sake, dancing music and more. We will have fun games, crafts and cup cake decorating.

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Contest Winners to be Recognized at Workhouse Arts Center

By Potomac Local News
Lorton Workhouse Arts Center

Submitted News 

More than 140 high school students from Virginia’s 11th Congressional District and their parents will gather Saturday for the unveiling of the works of art they submitted to Congressman Gerry Connolly’s annual Congressional Art Competition for residents of Virginia’s 11th Congressional District.

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Prince William Health System to Host Healthcare Decision Forums

By Chris LeCompte

Submitted News

In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Prince William Health System will host two public forums on Monday, April 15, to discuss advance care planning, including advance directives. Nationally, only three in 10 adults have taken the time to create an advance directive; however, 60 percent of individuals state they do not want to burden their families with end-of-life decisions.

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Sentara Plans National Healthcare Decisions Day Event

By Potomac Local News

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD).

As a participating organization, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare power of attorney and living will) in accordance with Virginia state laws. These resources are available online and on nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org

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Antioch Fire Station to be Dedicated to Pr. Wm.’s First Fire Marshal

By Potomac Local News

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — On Saturday, April 13th , Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue will hold a ceremony to dedicate Antioch Station 24 to Chief Selby C. Jacobs (retired). 

In 1966, Chief Jacobs was hired in Prince William County as the first Fire Marshal and he became the second County-paid fire employee at that time. Chief Jacobs became the appointed Director of the Fire and Rescue Service in 1971, and in 1989 his title changed to Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue. 

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