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Prince William County Parks, Sacred Seeds, Black Players for Change to host “Celebrating Diversity in Sports” free youth soccer event with Manassas native and MLS player CJ Sapong

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is teaming up with American professional soccer player CJ Sapong and his nonprofit organization–Sacred Seeds, along with Black Players for Change, to host a free youth soccer event for middle-school-age children.

Sapong, a Manassas native and Forest Park High School graduate, is currently an American professional soccer player for MLS soccer club Nashville SC. The event will include a motivational talk from Sapong and short competitions (juggling, crossbar challenge, and skills).

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Tonight: Boardwalk lights event begins in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News
[Photo: Prince William County Parks and Recreation]

The Rocking Around the Boardwalk event kicks off tonight at 5:30 p.m.

The boardwalk features a Holiday Walk of Lights running Fridays to Sundays from 5:30 pm. to 9 pm, beginning today, Saturday, November 26, through December 31, at Neabsco Regional Park.

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Kyle Wilson memorial to be relocated within Catharpin Park

By Potomac Local News
Prince William County officials break ground on a new $1 million building at Catharpin Park to house restrooms and a concession stand. [Photo: Prince William County Parks and Recreation]

Prince William County Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland says he wants to place a memorial for Kyle Wilson, the only county firefighter to die in the of service, in a more prominent place. 

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Winterfest at Kings Dominion begins November 25

By Potomac Local News
[Photo: Kings Dominion]

The iconic 315-tall Eiffel Tower will be transformed into a 300-foot-tall Christmas tree, and the well-known International Street fountains will become a large, ice-skating plaza known as Snowflake Lake.

Each night of the event, the WinterFest Wonderland Parade will provide an experience brimming with displays, performances, and decorated holiday floats with themes such as gingerbread houses, wrapped gift boxes, and toy trains. More than 100 singers and dancers will join the procession to perform on the parade route, and Santa Claus will join the Christmas festivities.

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Warrior challenge course, historic jail renovations net county awards

By Potomac Local News
Quantico Marine Corps Base and Prince William County officials cut the ribbon for the opening of the Warrior Challenge Course at Locust Shade Park in July 2021. [Photo: Quantico Marine Corps Base]

The award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society recognized the county for its Locust Shade Warrior Challenge Course, giving it the Best New Renovation/Addition (Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways or Trails).

“We’re proud to have created the Warrior Challenge Course as it brings a unique experience to the local community that also positively impacts the quality of life for those living both on and off the base,” says Amir Wenrich, parks department spokesman.

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New playground replaces 26-year-old structure at Signal Hill Park

By Potomac Local News

Manassas Park opened a new playground at Signal Hill Park.

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Kings Dominion to ‘restore the roar’ on 40-year-old roller coaster

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One of the oldest rides at Kings Dominion is getting a facelift.  Construction crews are replacing the track on The Grizzly, a 40-year-old rollercoaster nestled in the woods of the Old Virginia section of the popular amusement park north of Richmond.

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Ticket lottery opens for 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting

By Potomac Local News
The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington, D.C. [National Park Service]

This year’s event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 on the Ellipse in President’s Park. Free tickets are awarded through an online lottery, which opened today at 10 a.m. and closes at 10 a.m. on November 1.  

To enter the lottery, visit ecreation.gov and click “TICKET LOTTERY.” You may also call 877-444-6777 to enter the lottery. Lottery applicants will be notified about their ticket status on Nov. 8.  

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Call to Action: Parks has a great kid-friendly October volunteer opportunity

By Potomac Local News

Greetings, Prince William – You can run, walk and move to support affordable housing! Catholics for Housing (CFH) is holding their annual 5K Run/Walk for Affordable Housing October 23, 9:30am at Occoquan Regional Park, 5400 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 22039. You can participate either in-person or virtually! All funds raised from this event will fund CFH’s housing programs. You’ll feel great as you and your friends exercise in the Fall weather while making affordable housing possible for local vulnerable residents! Please visit www.cfhva.org/2022-cfh-5k/ to register, email[email protected] to learn more.

Do you love wildlife? Animal Education and Rescue Organization (A.E.R.O.) has a variety of volunteer opportunities for volunteers age 16+ including Wildlife Transporter, Licensed Wildlife Caregiver and Licensed Wildlife Rehabber. Volunteers age 18+ are also needed to provide program support.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to help sick and injured animals gain back their health so they can be returned to the wild!  Please visit www.aeroanimalrescue.org/volunteer/ for more information.

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