Press Release

The Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is collecting shoes for a #HappyFeet Shoe Drive. PLL is collecting shoes to share with those in the community who may need a little help. #HappyFeet is part of the Fraternity’s social action activities.

Since 2004, PLL has held numerous scholarship fundraisers, cancer and diabetes walks, blood drives, voter registrations, back-to-school backpack drives, coat drives, and projects to feed the homeless. Please join us in creating #HappyFeet for those in need.

The Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. conducts an annual talent hunt. This competition continues a distinguished legacy of tribute to youth excellence in the arts by our beloved Fraternity.

This competition is open to all currently enrolled high school students (grades 9 – 12). Qualified students compete for performance scholarships. In 2014 the scholarship awards were $700 (1st Place), $500 (2nd Place) and $300 (3rd Place).

Students at Grace E. Metz Middle School will take part in a program on February 26, 2015 to celebrate Black History Month. The theme of the program is “Remembering Our Past, Inspiring Our Future.”

“The program is a great opportunity for our students to engage in learning about black history,” stated Eneida Thomas, who is the 7^th grade assistant principal at Metz. “Also, it is a great opportunity for the community to see our wonderful students in action.”

Occoquan Chocolate Walk

Saturday, February 7th 11:00am – 4:00pm

The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board (R-Board) is proud of its service to its customers in Stafford and Fredericksburg. Our work to be responsible stewards of the environment led to our certification as an Exemplary Environmental Enterprise in Virginia. This means that we have a good compliance history, a fully-implemented environmental management system and pollution prevention program in place with demonstrated performance. Thanks to you, our customers, our recycling rate remains high, and we thank you for partnering with us in our commitment to protect the environment. In addition to being good environmental stewards, we are also fiscally responsible, and no tax dollars from the City or the County support the landfill costs.

To help us continue to enhance our service, the R-Board is implementing a fee for residents using the convenience centers on Eskimo Hill Road and Belman Road effective March 2, 2015, for trash disposal. Visitors to the landfill will have the option of using a coupon voucher or an annual pass. Cash payment for a one-time visit can be made at the scalehouse located inside the commercial entrance to the landfill. Recycling will remain free for the items listed below. Visitors may purchase coupon books or an annual pass at the locations listed below during normal business hours, beginning Wednesday, February 4, 2015.

Former Poet Laureate of Virginia Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda and former Daily Press Poet Laureate Bill Glose will present “Poets Laureate on Art and War” at Osbourn Park High School, 8909 Euclid Ave., Manassas, on Saturday, February 14, from 1 p.m. to 3: p.m.

Appealing to lovers of the arts, Kreiter-Foronda’s readings and presentation will come from her latest book, The Embrace, and focus on the art of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Glose will feature his current book, Half a Man, and focus on his life as a paratrooper and combat platoon leader in the Gulf War.