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OCCOQUAN, Va. — All was merry and bright as local businesses that line the streets of Occoquan opened their doors for the town’s annual Open House and tree lighting this past Friday night. Hosted by the Business Guild of Occoquan, the Open House ran from 4 to 8 p.m., signaling the beginning of the busy Christmas shopping season.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire — Rated PG-13 — 2 stars of 5
Today I was starving, so I went for a second helping of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” It’s a shame they could not get the charcoal going.
Volunteer Opportunities in the Area
· Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving. The Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift program is in full swing providing gifts to needy kids in the community. Would you like to adopt a child and bring a little joy to them? You will receive the child’s name, age, gender and two wishes so you can shop for specifically for this child. There seems to be a lot of need for clothes this year but also toys. The donors always say how much fun they had shopping for this special little kid. You should spend about $50 per child so all you have to do is decide how many children you’d like to shop for. Please visit volunteerprincewilliam.org and download the donor form and I will send the specifics on your child to you! I promise this will make your day.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Residents got their first look Thursday night at a new public safety complex planned for mid county.
A new 50,000 square-feet, 2-story police station, and a 15,000-square-feet fire station that, will sit at the corner of Prince William Parkway and Davis Ford Road near the Prince William County Government Center. It’s expected to cost nearly $40 million to build both structures. Officials said it’s very early in the design phase of the new buildings, and added they are expected to be completed by 2016.
Gov.-Elect Terry McAuliffe has selected his Secretary of Transportation, who will replace current transportation chief and former Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sean Connaughton.
More in a press release:
OCCOQUAN, Va. – The Town of Occoquan will hold the annual lighting of its Christmas Tree tonight.
Here’s more in a statement from Mayor Earine Porta:
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DALE CITY, Va. — For the fifth year-in-a-row the Semper Fi Fund will be sending out more than 10,700 holiday ornaments to Marines who have been wounded since the attacks of 9-11 and are Purple Heart recipients. To help with packing and shipping the ornaments, the Semper Fi Fund will be hosting its annual “Purple Heart Ornament Packing Party” at the VFW Post 1503 in Dale City.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — In an effort to get out of the shadow of larger area counties, Prince William County wants to add to the list of businesses it wants to lure to the region.
Economic development officials want to attract more companies that deal in materials and life sciences, such as engineering firms, and more logistical business, such as warehousing and short-hauling trucking companies, and defense-industry jobs like cyber security, are keys to growth in the county.
MANASSAS PARK, Va. — Looking for a different way to spend Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving and traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year?
If so, grab some popcorn and get ready to dive in. The Manassas Park Community Center will show Disney’s “Monsters University” on an inflatable screen at their indoor swimming facility.
