Shane Black, of Stafford, is a member of the Lafayette football team participating in the 150th meeting of college football’s most-played rivalry at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22. More than 49,000 tickets have been sold for the game, which will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network.
Black is a graduate of Mercersburg Academy and a senior.
Prince William County Landfill and Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Composting Facility will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
These facilities will resume normal operation on Friday, November 28. The landfill and compost facility are open every day of the year, except New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These facilities also close at 2 p.m. Christmas Eve.
Volunteers packed nearly 90,000 meals for the poor during the House of Mercy’s fourth annual “Campaign to End Hunger” fundraiser and meal-packing event, Oct. 18 at the Manassas Park Community Center.
Join Roadside Development for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center on Nov. The event begins at 6 pm with a 20 minute performance by Those Funny Little People following by the official lighting of the tree at approximately 6:25.
Additional performances by Those Funny Little People – Elves Wally & Abby throughout the evening, carriage rides, free family activities, holiday craft show, light refreshments and the New Dominion Choraliers
The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia will open its galleries and studios for extended hours on Black Friday, Nov. 28, from 10am-7pm, offering a free, fun and festive alternative to a day at the mall. Instead of standing in lines, come and explore the art work of nearly 100 of the area’s most prominent artists; participate in interactive demonstrations; and find unique artisan gifts—all while supporting local artists in your community.
This annual event is full of free activities, events, and experiences for you to enjoy with your friends and family, such as:
Expect to see Trummer’s Coffee & Wine Bar and Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande to join the list of new businesses that have opened a location at the Promenade at Virginia Gateway in Gainesville.
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The Prince William County GOP will be doing their last community service project of 2014 – collecting food at the Haymarket Food Bank, to help with food needs for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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On November 21, Occoquan will be hosting its annual tree lighting and holiday shopping event from 4:00PM to 8:00PM.
Tickets for the annual Operation Lifesaver Santa Train will go on sale, starting November 24.
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