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9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA…. The community is invited to join the Board of County Supervisors in honoring and remembering the 22 Prince William County residents and all of those who lost their lives on 9-11 during a brief ceremony at the Liberty Memorial on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at 9:00 am.
The ceremony will include brief comments, the reading of the names of the county residents who were killed that day, and placing flowers on the memorial fountain to honor and remember those who died.
The Liberty Memorial is located between the Prince William Parkway and James J. McCoart Administration Building. It was dedicated on May 9, 2006, to honor those who died on 9/11. The shape of the reflecting pool and walkway recall the 184 lives lost at the Pentagon. The single stone to the left of that plaque is an original limestone block from the collapsed portion of the Pentagon. The two columns of water represent the 2,749 lives lost at the World Trade Center in New York City. The stone that encircles the fountain is Pennsylvania flagstone, a tribute to the 40 lives lost in Pennsylvania.
The flag pole standing at the Liberty Memorial is the flag pole that James T. Lynch, Jr., who was killed during the attack on the Pentagon, erected at his home in Prince William County. The names of those killed from the Prince William area are inscribed on the west wall of the fountain's pool. A sculpture of three pieces of steel from the World Trade Center stands across the street from the Liberty Memorial. The sculpture represents the resilience of the people of the United States even when faced with attacks on the homeland.
We hope you will join us on Sept. 11 to remember the fallen and to ensure that we never forget what happened on Sept. 11, 2001.
What's Inside:
  • What's Going on with BOCS
  • Occoquan District Fall Town Halls
  • Mason Small Business Development Center – New Senior Counselors
  • Coastal Flooding Study Open House
  • OmniRide College Pass
  • Car Free Day Metro DC
  • 3rd Annual Old Bridge Road Columbus Day Clean Up
  • Friends of the Occoquan 20th Anniversary Fall River Clean Up
  • PWC Recycling Tips - Fire Prevention and Disposal
  • PW Area Agency on Aging - Wills for Veterans
  • Prince William Forest Park Volunteers Needed
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension Programs
  • Hylton Performing Arts Center Active Adults Workshops
  • 2019 Occoquan Fall Arts and Crafts Show
  • Town of Occoquan September Events
  • Prince William Police Department September Events
  • NVSO Yo-Yo Contest
  • PWC Arts Council September Events
  • Clear the Shelters Event Results
  • Water’s End Brewery Three Year Anniversary
What's Going on with BOCS?
Picture by Prince William Times
Improving the Commuter Experience
In order to encourage commuters to use public transit along the I-95 Corridor, we need to make our commuter lots more user-friendly. There are six lots along I-95 inside of Prince William County with a combined capacity of more than 5,000 spaces. The lots are used by PWC residents who live from mid-County to all along the corridor. They are also used by hundreds of commuters from Stafford County and points further south.
As a Supervisor and as Chair of the Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission, I get fairly frequent complaints about the condition of commuter lots…everything from frustrating traffic pathways inside of the lots to inadequate shelters, lack of capacity, problems with ADA parking, inadequate signage and no comprehensive source for lot availability, daily capacity, etc. Therefore I initiated a tour of all the I-95 Corridor lots with a purpose of finding ways to improve the commuter experience. On the tour were representatives from VDOT, PWC DOT, PRTC/OmniRide, PWC Police and my office. Since the I-95 Corridor Study includes an analysis of commuter lots, I submitted a list of improvements for consideration to the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s I-95 Corridor Study. More information will be in future newsletters.
School Dedicated to the Late John D. Jenkins
Children sang, officials spoke and there was cheering and laughter at the county's newest elementary school during the ceremony to name the school after Prince William County's longest-serving supervisor, the late John D. Jenkins. 

Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors, Corey Stewart, spoke at the ceremony and called Jenkins, who served 36 years on the board, a hero – not only for his "perseverance, strength and courage" – but for his commitment to the community. 

"We're not naming this school because John was the Neabsco District Supervisor. We're not naming this building simply because of his years of service on the board. We are naming this building after the great John Jenkins because of his years of love and hard work on behalf of the citizens of his district," Stewart said.

The new school, located at 4060 Prince William Parkway, sits in Supervisor Ruth Anderson's Occoquan District. She said it was good to have a new school in her district and good to have it named after Jenkins, who she said was a genuine, gracious gentleman. "It was indeed a privilege and an honor to serve alongside John Jenkins." 

Prince William County Schools Superintendent Steven L. Walts described Jenkins as a "positive force." "If there was ever a human being that represents togetherness and leadership… it was John Jenkins. He found a way to work with people to get things done in Prince William County. He was beloved by everybody."

Jenkins' widow, Ernestine Jenkins, also spoke at the dedication and thanked everyone for coming to honor her husband, who she described as a man who loved God, family, country and community.

Ernestine Jenkins, who had a story room at the school named after her, said it was fitting that the school be named after her husband to honor his life of commitment to understanding, character and service. "John knew that education and values are very important to peoples' success in all areas of their lives. Please join my family and me in carrying on Supervisor John D. Jenkins' legacy by supporting all the young and teachers at this school and all the schools in our community. We know that Supervisor Jenkins would be proud to see many future leaders get their start right here at the school that bears his name." 

During the ceremony, the John D. Jenkins Elementary Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Chorus sang "The Leader in Me" by Ceylon Wise and "We're all in this Together" from Disney's "High School Musical." The chorus' performance drew huge applause, as did School Board Chairman Babur Lateef when he said, "On behalf of the Prince William Coun ty School Board and staff, we proudly dedicate John D. Jenkins Elementary School to teaching and learning for this and succeeding generations." 
September is National Preparedness Month
Prepared, Not Scared
Contact: PWC Emergency Management
(703) 792-5627
National Preparedness Month is a yearly campaign during the month of September intended to raise awareness of the need for individuals, families, neighborhoods, communities, businesses, and the nation to be prepared for natural, human-caused, and technological disasters. This year’s theme is Prepared, Not Scared with a special emphasis on empowering children to make decisions in an emergency when parents are not around.

“Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility across individual households, community organizations, and all levels of government” says Brian Misner, Emergency Management Coordinator. “As the Southeastern United States braces for impacts from Hurricane Dorian, it’s important to remember that we face many hazards in Prince William County, which can occur at any time of the year.”

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created weekly themes that will focus ona different area of disaster preparedness to help households, especially those with children, to bemore prepared, resilient, and confident:
  • Week 1 (Sept. 1-7): Save Early for a Disaster
  • Week 2 (Sept. 8-14): Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters
  • Week 3 (Sept. 15-21): Teach Youth to Prepare for Disaster
  • Week 4 (Sept. 22-30): Get Involved in Your Community's Preparedness

Each week, Prince William County Emergency Management will share preparedness tips and resources through our Ready Prince William campaign on social media (Twitter: @ReadyPWC & Facebook), and on our website www.pwcgov.org/ready. We also invite the community to visit us at Public Safety Day on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at County Complex.

The 2019 National Preparedness Month campaign kicks off Monday, September 2nd, and will run through the end of the month. Although there is a concerted effort to provide preparedness information and encourage action throughout the month of September, disaster and emergency planning is something that should be practiced year-round.
Mason Small Business Development Center Welcomes New Senior Counselors
Mason SBDC provides FREE business counseling services in Prince William County, thanks to our sponsor, Prince William County Economic Development Authority, and our partner, Prince William Chamber of Commerce.

We are pleased to welcome Ms. Tiffany Hosey , Mr. Gary Alfano and Mr. TJ Master to the Program as Senior Counselors. The counselors come with demonstrable leadership traits, impacts and possess impressive experience and expertise as business owners, mentors and executives. They are a fantastic addition to the program. They will join Mason SBDC Senior Counselor, Bernard Ferret in providing services at the Woodbridge, VA location. Bernard has been advising clients for the program since 2012 at Fairfax and is now available at Woodbridge as well.  
Please find the registration process for Mason SBDC Workshops as below.
Current Clients
  • Already registered with Mason SBDC, and the profile is in our system
  • Contact our Coordination Team at (703) 277-7747 or help@masonsbdc.org
  • Mention the workshop a client would like to attend, and our Coordination team will register a workshop for a client
New Clients
  • New clients need to register with us first to receive our services
  • Registration link is here: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=counsel&center=46110&subloc=0  
  • Please mention the workshop name in the specific assistance in the registration, and it will be wonderful if a client can mention the workshop name again when our Coordination team contacts a client back.
Coastal Flooding Study Open House
Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments invite you to an Open House to learn about a study on coastal flooding problems and potential solutions. Staff will be on hand to provide a study overview and answer questions. A formal presentation will occur at 7:30 pm, should you be interested.

The Northern Virginia Coastal Storm Risk Management Study will focus on sites in Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Prince William County, and at the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority’s Reagan National Airport—as part of an effort to reduce coastal flood risk to people, properties, and infrastructure.
WOODBRIDGE, VA – OmniRide is partnering with Northern Virginia Community College to offer a bus pass exclusively for the students, faculty and staff of NOVA’s Woodbridge and Manassas campuses.

The OmniRide College Pass will enable students, faculty and staff to get unlimited rides on OmniRide Local, Cross County Connector and Metro Express buses for the fall 2019 semester for $80. The pass will be valid for travel from August 19 through December 31, 2019.

Although the College Pass is designed to help people access the two campuses, pass holders also can use it for travel to other destinations served by OmniRide including nearby Metro stations.

“By accepting the College Pass on nearly all its bus services, OmniRide is continuing to offer new transportation options for area residents,” said Prince William County Supervisor Ruth Anderson, who also serves as chair of the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, which oversees OmniRide.

“Young people in particular are more willing to consider alternatives to driving, and the OmniRide College Pass will enable them to take classes at multiple campuses or travel to their job for a reasonable price without worrying about finding parking,” Anderson added.

To kick off the start of sales and answer questions from potential riders, OmniRide representatives will be at NOVA’s Woodbridge campus next week as students register for classes. OmniRide will be at the Nest on the first floor of the Seefeldt Building (WS):
  • Monday, August 19, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, and
  • Wednesday, August 21, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sales of the OmniRide College Pass begin on Monday, August 19 at:
  • OmniRide Transit Center, 14700 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge;
  • NOVA Woodbridge Parking Office, 2645 College Drive, Seefeldt Building (WS), Room 126; and
  • NOVA Manassas Parking Office, 10950 Campus Drive, Howsmon Hall 312.
All buyers must show a valid NOVA ID card. Passes are non-transferable.

“There’s enough pressure on students without adding the need for reliable transportation. The OmniRide College Pass provides a way for students to not only commute to school, but also for work and leisure activities,” said Natasha Khan, OmniRide’s Rideshare Specialist.

“They don’t have to worry about car maintenance, the cost of gas, relying on friends or surging Uber prices. They can count on OmniRide to get them to where they need to be.”
In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Car Free Day 2019 will be celebrated:
Saturday, September 21 through
Monday, September 23, 2019. 
Bike, Bus, Rideshare, Train, or Walk
One, Two, or all Three Days.
Take the pledge, even if you’re already car free.
 
Car Free Day is a worldwide event that encourages greener methods of travel; meaning ways to get around other than driving alone by car. Commuter Connections hosts Car Free Day in the Washington, DC region to bring awareness to the benefits of travel options such as transit, bicycling and walking; and also telework for people who can work from home. Carpooling and vanpooling count too, we call that “car-lite” since they are both lighter on the wallet and the environment than driving alone in a car.

Reduce your Carbon Footprint
Using more sustainable ways to get around helps reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion. The more people who travel using bicycles, buses, trains, carpools and vanpools, the fewer pollutants are released into the atmosphere.
 
Choose The Travel Method That Fits You Best!
Take the Pledge! All are welcome to take the Car Free Day pledge whether you’re a Washington DC area resident, commuter, or student. Once you take the Online Pledge, we will automatically enter you into a raffle for all sorts of great prizes.
3rd Annual Old Bridge Road
Columbus Day Clean Up
In honor of Columbus Day, October 14, the Occoquan District Supervisor’s office is teaming up, once again, with Keep Prince William Beautiful (KPWB) to clean up our community while celebrating Columbus Day! This will be our THIRD annual clean up on Old Bridge Road, which is about 5 miles in length (one-way) and is a major road for residents within the Occoquan District.

Columbus Day, Monday, October 14th
Clean-Up: 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Sign-In: 8:30 to 9:00 am
Thank You Lunch: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
The Sign-In Station and Thank You Lunch will be held at the Lake Side of the Tackett’s Mill Shopping Center.

  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes... you might get dirty!
  • Clean-up Supplies will be provided by KPWB.
  • Hours participated may be used for community service/project hours (for students only).
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The clean-up will be re-scheduled if the weather is severe…but it will continue in light rain or wind.
Friends of the Occoquan Fall River Clean Up
20th Anniversary!
This fall marks FOTO's 20th year of cleaning the Occoquan River and it wouldn't have been possible without wonderful volunteers like you!

Make cleaning the river and reducing your  single - use plastic  waste part of your autumn plans!

Join us Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 am -12:00 pm for FOTO’s Fall Occoquan River Clean Up!

You can make a difference! Help preserve one of our region’s most important natural resources: The Occoquan River! The trash problem is a serious one and FOTO needs your help!

Rain or Shine!
Refreshments will be provided.

**In need of boaters to help assist along the waterways at the various sites. Please contact FOTO at 703-624-7124 if you can help them out!**

Fountainhead Park usually has a few jon boats set aside for volunteers to use during clean up hours. 

In FOTO’s efforts to cut down on the use of plastic water bottles they are encouraging volunteers to bring their own refillable water bottles for water drinking purposes. Using refillable water bottles will decrease the amount of pollution that enters our waterways and make clean-up efforts easier.  
Prince William County Recycling Tips
Fire Prevention - Waste Disposal Safety Tips
Prince William, VA, August 20, 2019 –In early August, a truck carrying trash from the Prince William County Balls Ford Road Compost Facility to the county landfill caught fire.  While transporting a large roll off container of household trash, the driver noticed smoke. He pulled over, jettisoned the trash bin, turn off the truck and 911 was called. This caused a major traffic back up on the parkway. 

Fortunately, no one was hurt and there was minimal damage to County equipment and the roadway thanks to the quick action of an unidentified motorist and the local fire department. A situation like this, however, could easily result in tragedy because of improper disposal of flammable materials. 

According to a recent article in Waste360, there were 365 reported fires at waste and recycling facilities in the U.S. during 2018 (up 26% as compared with 2017). These fires resulted in three deaths and 13 injuries, most of which were to fire fighters called to the scene to extinguish the fires. The fires are occurring at landfills, transfer stations, recycling processing centers, scrap metal yards, construction waste recycling facilities, as well as facilities that process waste paper, plastic, chemicals and organic waste. The causes of these fires include ashes, lithium-ion batteries, pressurized tanks/containers, fuels, fertilizers, propane tanks and aerosol containers.

Although the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department did not provide the cause of the fire, there are several usual suspects and precautions that are worth reviewing.
Ashes from grills, fireplace and cigarettes
First, make sure that charcoal and ashes being thrown away in the trash are completely cool, make that cold, before disposing of them in the trash. The same is true for fire place logs and ashes as well as fire pit ashes, burn barrel contents and cigarette ash tray material.  
Batteries
Second, although ubiquitous and seemingly harmless, batteries that are disposed of improperly can also cause fires. Too help prevent a fire, tape over the terminals (ends) of regular household and rechargeable batteries to prevent the batteries from short circuiting and possibly resulting in a fire. There is a special location at the Prince William County Landfill and the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility for proper battery disposal and recycling.

In addition to disposal at the County’s Solid Waste facilities, residents may also drop off nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium ion (Li-ion), small sealed lead (Pb) batteries and cell phones at retail locations throughout the community. A list of collection sites and addresses can be found at http://www.call2recycle.org .
Safety Precautions When Handling Ashes
  • Treat all ashes as hot
  • Wait at least 24 hours after a fire before removing ashes
  • Do not add live embers to the ash bucket
  • Never add anything combustible to ash bucket
  • Place lid over the ash bucket to reduce the possibility of oxygen reaching a live ember or smouldering ashes in the ash bucket
  • Store the ash bucket (with ashes) in a well-ventilated location as ashes may contain live coals (embers) from which carbon monoxide emits
  • Do not place ash bucket (with ashes) near to anything combustible
  • Pour a little water over ashes in ash bucket (think of properly extinguishing campfires) but do this in an outdoor setting in case of live embers or smouldering ashes or….
  • Allow ash bucket to sit for at least three days before disposing of ashes
  • Never dispose of the ashes in an area where flammable items are (even decorative wood chips)
  • Recycle the ash into potted plants
  • Ash can be used to melt ice on walkways and driveways, too
Cylinders, tanks, aerosol cans
Third, cylinders used for grilling, camping, and home projects require special handling and should never be placed in your regular trash or recycling bin. Placing a propane tank in your trash can result in serious injury or death to a worker during the normal process of managing residential wastes. 

Prince William County residents can bring propane tanks 20 pounds or less to the Household Hazardous program at the landfill on Wednesdays and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Depending on original content, empty aerosol cans may be recycled or disposed of at the Household Hazardous program. Do not recycle an aerosol can that is not empty. 
Below are some tips for cylinder use and disposal:
  • Return empty cylinders to the place of purchase;
  • Before installing your new tank, be sure to use all the propane gas from the old one. This makes it easier to process the cylinder since the gas will not need to be removed;
  • Do not store tanks/cylinders (empty or full) inside buildings;
  • Never store spare LP gas cylinders or flammable liquids under or near a grill;
  • When transporting cylinders, always do so in an upright position and make sure the cylinder is secure,
  • Never store a filled compressed gas cylinder in a hot vehicle, and;
  • Never attempt to repair or replace a cylinder valve.

Following these basic tips for ashes, batteries and cylinders will go a long way to protect your family as well as the workers who handle your waste and fire fighters.
To find out more about the disposal and recycling services provided Prince William County, visit  www.pwcgov.org/trashandrecycling . There you will also find a new A to Z Disposal Guide that helps resident determine the appropriate way to dispose of, recycle or reuse an item that is no longer need. 
The Prince William Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with the Prince William Bar Association, is again sponsoring a "Wills for Veterans" program. The event is FREE and does require registration.
Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Heritage Fest. If this is something that you're interested in, please contact Kaley Kirk at kaley_kirk@partner.nps.gov !
Down Payment Assistance for
First-Time Homebuyers!
Prince William County offers first-time homebuyers down payment assistance.

To find out if you qualify, participate in the Homeownership Seminar which includes:
  • A discussion on personal finances;
  • Review of Credit;
  • Guest experts on the lending and real estate processes;
  • Why home inspections are important; and
  • The loan closing process
Coffee & Conversation
Monthly on the 2nd Friday for casual conversation about money, finances, business, investing & more. Each month is a different topic. Coffee, networking and education!

Upcoming Topics:
September 13, 2019 - Personal Finance Review
October 18, 2019 - Getting Ready for Taxes
November 15, 2019  - Small Business Start-Up Resources
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Virginia Career Works - PW
Financial Empowerment Center
13370 Minnieville Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22192
The Hylton Performing Arts Center is part of a collaboration that has received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant that is supporting a series of free 10-week arts engagement workshops:
 
If you are eligible, you will be randomly assigned to participate in one of three
 opportunities:
  • Social and Well-Being Workshops
  • Ukulele/Guitar Workshops
  • Ballroom Dance Workshops
 
Each session is 45 minutes in length. These workshops are designed to study how arts engagement benefits active adults 65 and older and improves overall health. 

Participants who complete the workshop series will receive vouchers for free
Hylton Center tickets to select performances. Visit HyltonCenter.org/veterans/research or call 703-993-5970 for details.  
2019 Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Now in its 50th year, this famous festival in the streets of Occoquan, VA features hundreds of vendors with arts and crafts, live entertainment, and plenty of delicious food and fun for the whole family. Celebrating their 50th with a fantastic Occoquan Arts & Crafts Show Beer Garden with live music in River Mill Park, featuring local favorite, Water's End Brewery on both days, from 12pm to 5pm! Start your holiday shopping early and don't miss the event of the season!

September 28 & 29, 2019
Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Beer Garden both days, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Rain or Shine!

Patrons may park at designated lots listed below and will be transported by shuttle into Town. There is a $5 round trip shuttle fee payable at the event drop-off; kids 12 and under ride free.

The shuttle will begin early and will end approximately 1 hour after the show ends.

Accessibility Information and Options
Shuttle Bus
• Shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible, therefore satellite parking may be an option.
• Patrons may opt to be dropped off at a shuttle stop and have a driver park at satellite parking. The Yellow shuttle stop (under the 123 bridge) is the flattest area for wheelchairs.

Parking
• Handicap accessible parking is available in town under the Route 123 Bridge, accessible by Poplar Lane during the run of the craft show.
• Handicap accessible parking is also available on Commerce Street. Patrons wishing to use this space should travel in on Washington Street, where they will be directed to spaces by police. Please note that there is a hill from Commerce to Mill.
Town of Occoquan September Events
Music & Movies on Mill
Free Summer Concert & Movie Series at River Mill Park
458 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125

Friday, September 6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, September 21, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
PW Police Department September Events
Mark your calendars! The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a Neighborhood Watch meeting on Tuesday, September 24, beginning at 7:00 pm. The event should last about an hour.

Join to learn how to work with the Police Department to keep your neighborhood safe, or to make it safer. Members of current Neighborhood Watch programs are welcome to attend.

Topics covered include situational awareness, crime reporting, home security, active-violence preparedness and a Q&A session. This event is at the Paul T. White Jr. Western District Station, 8900 Freedom Center Blvd., Manassas.

The event is free, but an RSVP is requested to ensure enough materials are available. Send an email to jalicie@pwcgov.org. For more information, please call the Crime Prevention Unit at 703-792-7270.
PWC 2019 Public Safety Day
Prince William County Public Safety Day is Saturday, Sept. 21st . Join PWCPD for a day of family fun with first responders!

Sean T. Connaughton Plaza
1 County Complex Court
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
NVSO Yo-Yo Contest
When
Wednesday, September 25, start time: 10:00 am

Where
Westminster At Lake Ridge
12191 Clipper Drive
Lake Ridge, VA 22192

Competition will be in separate divisions for Men and Women in 20-year age groups (50-69, 70-89, 90+). The event will be governed by the  American Yo-Yo Association  (AYYA, 2002 Tricks and Rules). Yo-yos will be available or players may use their own.
Photo by Angie Talaber
Prince William County Arts Council July Events
"Clear the Shelters" Event Results in
55 Animal Adoptions
Thank you! That is the message from the staff of the Prince William County Police Department's Animal Control Bureau and our partners in the 5th annual, nationwide "Clear the Shelters Day" event.

Fifty-five animals (38 cats, 17 dogs) were adopted on Saturday, August 17. The Prince William Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PWSPCA) covered the adoption fees for animals adopted at the event. The Prince William County Animal Shelter, which is run by the Animal Control Bureau, covered the spay/neuter fees. The PWSPCA-sponsored P.A.W. Express was set up in the Shelter's parking lot and adopted out 10 cats that were on board.
With the support of NBC4, NBC-owned television stations, and Telemundo, hundreds of shelters in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia teamed up to take part in a national push to find homes for pets in need.
For more information on this initiative, visit the  NBC4 Washington website .
Other sponsors of the event included Hill's Science Diet and Cat's Pride Cat Litter.

Please visit the Prince William County Animal Shelter; give a homeless animal a new chance at life and find your new best friend.
Water's End Brewery Three Year Anniversary
Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 12:00 – 11:00 pm
12425 Dillingham Sq, Lake Ridge, Virginia 22192

Let's celebrate three years of W.E. Brew and do it even bigger than last year! This year's party will be include:
The Occoquan District Fall 2019 Newsletter is hitting mail boxes this September! Look out for our next e-newsletter for the digital copy. Extra copies will be available at our office.