Press Release

What was it like to be a kid in 18th century Colonial Virginia? To have heard Patrick Henry’s famous “Give Me Liberty” speech? Come spend five mornings with us and find out!

Historic Dumfries and the Weems-Botts Museum will help you see how a child would have dressed, used manners, played and lived in Colonial Virginia! Learn to make colonial foods and churn butter, stencil designs, do candle making, quill pen and ink writing, make clay beads, and learn how to play and dance like you’re living in 18th century Virginia! Join George Washington and Patrick Henry and explore the meaning of “Liberty.” Take a scavenger hunt in the oldest chartered town in Virginia, make a colonial hat or mop cap, and participate as one of the members of the “Dumfries Resolves.”

Prospero’s is an independent bookstore selling used books, maps, and prints at the corner of West and Center Streets in Manassas, Virginia.

Their niche is Military History, with an emphasis on the Civil War, but they carry all genres. As of right now, Prospero’s carries over 70 titles written by local authors.

Mutts With A Mission, a non-profit organization, is holding a raffle/auction fundraiser to raise money to help our Veterans in need of service dogs.

Many businesses have donated prizes to assist us in this effort: The Cheesecake Factory, Outback Steakhouse, Frontier airlines and more.

Mr. Postal, of Stafford  will host its ribbon cutting ceremony with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Wed., July 1, 2015 at 3 p.m.

Feel free to stop by for some cocktails and cupcakes.

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board and its parent commissions, the Northern Virginia and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commissions, have approved an across-the-board four percent fare increase effective July 1, 2015.  The fare increase was approved after public hearings were held at seven locations throughout the VRE service area and written public comments were received on the proposed fare increase in February and March 2015. 

The fare increase is needed to balance the FY 2016 budget primarily due to increased operating costs associated with Positive Train Control, train operations and maintenance, and scheduled increased costs for track access.  In addition, VRE will increase service later this summer when it opens Spotsylvania Station and adds a new Fredericksburg Line train.  The price of Amtrak Step-Up tickets will increase from $3 to $5 as the subsidy provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation during the construction of the I-95 Express Lanes expired December 31, 2015.  The price of the VRE Transit Link Card (TLC) will also increase.

Master Technician Matthew Fox with the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department was honored with the award for Outstanding Pre-hospital Provider by the Northern Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council.  The award recipients were selected by a group of Northern Virginia EMS providers for their performance in emergency medical services.

Master Technician Fox has been actively involved in every aspect of EMS in the City of Manassas. He provides a high level of commitment to the many committees on which he serves and is always looking for opportunities to improve the Department’s EMS program. Matt is a Lead Field Training Officer and has mentored many providers in the Department. He is well respected by his peers and supervisors for his wealth of medical knowledge, dedication and service.

Three youth teams from Prince William Courage (U15 Boys, U17 Girls, U18 Girls) have qualified for US Club Soccer’s National Premier League Finals to be held July 9-13 at Grand Park in Westfield, Ind.

NPL Finals is the culminating event of a year-long, league-based competition among qualifiers from 19 regional leagues around the country. It will feature more than 6,000 players from 150 teams representing 18 U.S. states.

Saturday, Sunday, July 18th & 19th  10:00am – 5:00pm
When life gives you lemons…come to Occoquan…we’re making Lemonade & Lemon treats.
Over 35 Occoquan shops participating each with a variety of sales and specials.  Graze thru
Occoquan enjoying yummy Lemon goodies to keep your energy up for lots of bargain hunting. 
Look for yellow balloons at participating shops.

Contact:
The Occoquan Business Guild
LaVerne Carson
voice  703-201-8499
e-mail  [email protected]
www.HistoricOccoquan.com

The American Heart Association continues its program to train 8,500 local residents in Hands-Only CPR by facilitating a Spanish speaking class.  The Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department will host the event on Saturday June 20th July 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following location:

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department