Today at the Prince William County Fair, it’s half price day.
All those who go to the fair today will be charged half-price admission at the gate. In addition to saving on your ticket fee, there are several other events happening at today’s fair to include:
Monday August 11th 2014 PWC Fair Schedule
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MANASSAS, Va. -- For nearly three years, Vertical Rock Indoor Climbing Center has brought climbing to the forefront of fitness.
Those who are searching to add to their fitness routine or begin a whole new activity, Vertical Rock Indoor Climbing Center features a full climbing gym suitable for all levels of experience and families.The center, owned by Ian and Lindsey Colton, is much more advanced than what you would find at an amusement park or local mall.
Vertical Rock focuses on teaching people how to properly rock climb. Â Ian Colton said that climbers range from three to 75-years-old, and groups of families, partners, and singles can easily use Vertical Rock's facility.
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. -- At 150 degrees, the enzymes inside begin to break down and sugars start to separate from the grains. What remains is poured into a boil kettle where the batch begins to boil at 210 degrees. Hops are added for flavor and then removed.
In the end, there will be 85 to 90 gallons of Backpack Wheat – it will be the only batch made this week, and it will last them just as long.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. -Â On August 7, a man was arrested for leaving two young children in a car at a Walmart parking lot. According to the report, the children were unharmed.Â
Here's the latest from Prince William police:
Cruelty or Injuries to Children – On August 7th at 6:49PM, police responded to the Wal-Mart located at 14000 Worth Ave in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a child neglect call. The caller reported to police that they had located two children that were unsupervised in a vehicle parked in the parking lot. Officers arrived and located the vehicle and the children, identified as an 8 year old boy and a 3 year old girl. The investigation revealed that the children were in the vehicle unsupervised for approximately 40 minutes before a guardian, identified as the accused, exited the store and approached officers. Both children were unharmed. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. --  As we get into the traditionally hotter dog days of summer, Prince William County Executive Melissa Peacor is reminding county employees to mind their appearance in the workplace.
Here’s an email memo that went out to employees on August 6 and obtained by Potomac Local News:
From: "Announcements" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 12:32
To:
Subject: Please Dress Appropriately on the Job
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MANASSAS, Va -- The Prince William County Fair is underway.
The largest county fair in Virginia, as it’s been dubbed, began Friday night at the Prince William County Fairgrounds at 10624 Dumfries Road in Manassas. Several events are planned throughout the fair’s run now through August 16.
It's tractor pull night in grandstand starting at 7 p.m. Here’s what’s happening today and tonight:
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Good morning – It’s back to school time at SERVE so I have two super projects for you- first Please stop by the Philadelphia Tavern in Old Town Manassas on Thursday August 14th from 5-8pm to enjoy great prices on drinks and appetizers and lots of fun between 5-8pm and bring non-perishable food for their food pantry. Things are very sparse this time of year so please do you best to help out those less fortunate. Secondly, volunteers are needed the following week on August 19th from 3-6pm and August 20th from 9am-1pm to distribute backpacks to the kids with new school supplies. Please email Jan to sign up for this fun event at: [email protected]
· Historic Manassas has lots of fun events and volunteers are needed to help! The first event is the Civil War Weekend on Saturday August 23rd. Volunteers are needed to be parade marshals in the morning and Bourbon servers and checking ID’s from 5:30-8:15pm. The next event on Saturday September 13th for the Bands, Brews and BBQ Festival. Volunteers are needed for the morning shift of 10:45am- 2:45 to pour beer, check ID’s, assist with ticket sales or checking the VIP tent Id’s. They also need these exact same jobs done for the afternoon shift of 2:30-6pm. These events are super fun so please call Kristina at (703) 361-6599 for more info.
· Transitional Housing BARN needs adult volunteers to help sort and organize donations for their monthly yard sales. Come join the team that works during the week between 8am-2pm. They also need volunteers the second Saturday of each month to set up from 6am-8:30 am and then take down late morning. This is perfect for all the early birds out there and then you can get your round of golf in. Please call Tammy at (703) 369-1325 for more info.
· Capital Caring is starting a new program and is need of artists, musicians, people with certified pet therapy animals, and regular, amazing people with time to share to bring wonder of creating something beautiful to their patients. Contact Rachael at 703-957-1785 or [email protected].
· BEACON Adult Literacy needs volunteers to work with ESL adult learners. No prior experience is needed as you will be given all the tools needed to make a successful partnership with your student. The next training is August 23rd. Please call Caroline at (703) 368-7491 to learn more.
· Manassas Museum is seeking docents for their fall schedule. If you have love of history and like people, the Museum is the place for you! Make the past come alive by joining this great team – call 703-368-1873 for details.
· Have a positive impact on your community through teaching! Volunteer with Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services. Call Jackie at 571-208-1572 X104.
· House of Mercy launches shoe drive to benefit children in need: The No Shoes/New Shoes program is underway. Look for this Manassas non-profit organization’s collection boxes, located throughout Manassas and Gainesville or call 703-659-1636 to find out more.
· Brain Injury Services is looking for PALS. Michele will match you in a mutually enriching friendship for monthly outings in the community with someone close to your age. They also need a group that can help them prepare for the United Way campaign- great project for teens. For more information please email: [email protected] – you don’t know how special you are until you make someone smile.
· Literacy Volunteers of America are gearing up for their next volunteer tutor training on September 20th and October 4th. Come share your enthusiasm with another adult to help them with their literacy skills. The training will give you all the skills needed to be successful. Please call (703) 670-5702 to learn more.
· Saved Hands Foundation offers a number of services to homeless individuals in Woodbridge. Volunteers are needed to teach Microsoft Office during traditional business hours. They also need a grant writer to help solicit resources to help their clients and a Human Resources Director to manage resources services, policies, and programs. Learn more by visiting them on the web at www.SavedHandsFoundation.org and click on Volunteer Opportunities. Come be part of this expanding team – please call Pamela at (703) 895-6681 to learn more.
· If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William. Coleen can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 207, Shelley can help with any individual or group project and send you weekly updates if you’d like. Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 201, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 202. Please visit our newly re-vamped website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
HAYMARKET, Va. -- The bridge that carries traffic over Interstate 66 at Haymarket will soon be demolished, and the Virginia Department of Transportation wants you to know what their plans are for that stretch of road.
More in a press release:Â
The Virginia Department of Transportation invites drivers and residents to meet with VDOT and Shirley Contracting staff about the upcoming closure of Jefferson Street/Old Carolina Road over Interstate 66 at a “pardon our dust” meeting, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Haymarket Town Hall, 15000 Washington Street.
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DUMFRIES, Va. -- Motorcyclists will take to the streets of Dumfries on Saturday in support of a recent high school graduate battling testicular cancer.
The Harley Davidson of Quantico dealership will host a charity fund raiser poker run called “Nobody Fights [Cancer] Alone,” for 18-year-old Jarrod Hill, who graduated from C.D. Hylton High School in June. Diagnosed last fall, Hill underwent chemotherapy treatments in January and February. He was homeschooled at the time but was later allowed to graduate with his class.
“We anticipate several hundred motorcycles to participate in the event, which is an event that will draw people's attention,” said event organizer Dave Jarrell.
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BRISTOW, Va. - On August 5, intruders entered the Sheffield Manor Community Pool area and damaged a television in the community building. According to the report, the intruders may have entered through an unlocked door. Here's the latest from Prince William police:
Commercial Burglary – On August 5th at 10:29AM, officers responded to the Sheffield Manor Community Pool located at 12354 Penzance Ln in Bristow (20136) to investigate a burglary. Staff reported to police that the burglary occurred between 8:00PM on August 4th and 10:00AM on August 5th.
The investigation revealed that during that time, an unknown suspect(s) entered the pool area on the property and threw various items into the deep end of the pool. The suspect(s) then entered the community building, possibly through an unsecured door. Once inside, the suspect(s) damaged a television which was mounted on the wall. No property was reported missing. Damage is estimated around $845.
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