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Solomons fisherman earns angler honors
Eric Packard of Calvert County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Packard is the 11th master angler since the program began in 2019. In addition to being an extremely avid angler — fishing an average of 240 days per year — Packard serves as a commissioner on the Maryland Sports Fisheries Advisory Commission, representing the tidal and non-tidal recreational anglers...
Spend the Night at the Historic Brentsville Jail this Weekend
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation. Are you a history buff? Or maybe you’re looking for a unique, fun and somewhat eerie experience to have with friends or family? Then spending the night at the historic Brentsville Jail might be just what you’re looking for. Don’t worry—you won’t be behind actual bars, but you can still get a feel for what it was like for prisoners in the 1800s with this overnight experience.
Summer Photo Contest Ends July 31
PWC Parks’ Summer Photo Contest will end July 31. Be sure to submit your favorite photo(s)!. Wildlife – must show wildlife in Prince William County Parks taken during entry period only. Excludes captive animals. Landscape/Scenic – must show scenic landscape and/or native flowers, trees or plants in PWC...
Dog Owners Redesign for Their Pets in NoVA
Homeowners are adding dog feeding stations, built-in bedding, and custom pet showers to their renovations. Remodeling and design pros say the trend toward pet-friendly homes has gained traction in recent years, and more homeowners want their pets’ needs incorporated into renovations. “It just really speaks to how our pets...
Meditative Art Workshop Inspired by ARTfactory’s Current Exhibit “Just Another Day”
Creative Flow: Paint Meditation & Conversation with Artists, Bee and Special Guest. Friday, July 26, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dive into a sanctuary of creativity at Creative Flow: Paint Meditation and Conversation with Artists, Bee and Special Guest on Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. at ARTfactory (9419 Battle Street, Manassas).
Applicants wanted for Fairfax City and Vienna culinary jobs training program
Reinforcements are on the way to bolster Fairfax City and the Town of Vienna’s restaurant industry. The two localities are seeking applicants for a new Culinary Careers Collaborative program intended to train future chefs, bartenders and other food service workers for potential jobs with local businesses. The program will...
Summer Camps Almost Completely Sold Out! Don’t Miss Your Last Chance to Sign Up!
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation. As we approach the dog days of summer, most camps are already full. However, there are a handful of camps that still have space available. Snag your spot before they’re gone!. Camps by location with limited space still available:. Dale City...
Authentic Mexican Food and Drink at El Sol
Travel south of the border without ever leaving Shaw with authentic Latin American cuisine at El Sol Restaurante and Tequileria at 1227 11th St. NW. Owners and siblings Alfredo and Jessica Solis are originally from Mexico. After years of cooking in DC area restaurants, the pair decided to start a venture of their own, bringing authentic Mexico City-inspired cuisine to the District. They now own several restaurants across the city, including Mezcalero on 14th Street and La Cosecha in Union Market, Mariscos 1133 in Shaw and a second El Sol location in Vienna, VA.
Celebrate ‘Where You Belong’ Inside Prince William County Parks
Provided by Prince William County Parks & Recreation. Join Prince William County Parks this month for Park and Recreation Month and celebrate how Prince William County is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation. This year, with the theme “Where You Belong,” celebrate the many ways...
Report: The Fresh Market planning new Reston store
It looks like the Fresh Market specialty supermarket brand is making a fresh push into Northern Virginia. According to the Washington Business Journal, the company is planning two new stores in the region, including one in Reston. The Reston store will be located near the intersection of Sunset Hills Road...
“Freaky Friday” at Upper Room Theatre
Upper Room Theatre, a drama ensemble affiliated with All Saints Catholic Church, will present the musical Freaky Friday July 16 to 21. The musical will be performed at All Saints Catholic Church’s Performing Arts Center on Stonewall Road in Manassas. The cast and crew are comprised of theater aficionados of all ages and backgrounds, both amateur and professional.
Neighborhood Expert: Home maintenance recommendations during this excessive heat
Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA and D.C. with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com. This heat wave is hard on our houses, just like it’s hard on our bodies....
Prince William Little Theatre stages ‘110 in the Shade’ with plenty of heat
There is plenty of heat in 110 in the Shade at Prince William Little Theatre. 110 in the Shade is adapted from N. Richard Nash’s book The Rainmaker. It depicts love, hope, and redemption in a small southwestern town during the Great Depression. It garnered four Tony awards in 1964, including Best Composer and Lyricist. This musical received a Tony nomination in 2007 for Best Revival of a Musical. The music is by Harvey Schmidt and the lyrics by Tom Jones.
Rush Bowls signs lease for second Loudoun location
Açai bowls are all the rage right now and a fast-growing bowl brand is planning its second location in Loudoun County. The local franchisee for Rush Bowls has signed a new lease in Ashburn. The new Rush Bowls will be taking a roughly 1,200 s.f. location in the Ashbrook...
Circus-Themed Opening Reception at Open Space Arts Astounds
Provided by Open Space Arts (OSA) This past Saturday, Edutainment Productions at OSA demonstrated its dedication to enriching the cultural landscape of the greater Prince William County community, proving that creativity thrives when given a chance. Over 372 guests were treated to a spectacle of arts and entertainment at Open...
Extra! Extra! Vienna Youth Players set to present 'Newsies'
Vienna Youth Players’ summer production of “Newsies” will let students from around Northern Virginia polish their acting and technical chops, build camaraderie and have a ball while depicting events drawn from real life. Adapted from the 1992 Disney film, “Newsies” centers around a 1899 newspaper-carrier strike. Youth...
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