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Provided by Volunteer Prince William Volunteer Prince William provides a list of volunteer opportunities in the area every week. Here are just a few of them: Outdoor Festivals & Walks Historic Manassas needs volunteers on Oct. 27 from 10:00 a. m.-12:00 noon for their Haunted Happenings event.  Duties include helping with games, crafts and costume contest! Please email [email protected] to …

Provided by Letters of Hope Letters of Hope has partnered with Orangetheory Fitness Lake Ridge. They’ll be hosting a Letter creation Pop Up, to create encouraging letters for local homeless residents and for the ill.The Letter creation Pop Up is going on all month long during Orangetheory Fitness Lake Ridge’s (4172 Merchant Plaza, Woodbridge) business hours.   “Partnering with a local …

By Amy Taylor The Gar-Field High School Class of 1988 recently presented a “big check” to help current students. Reunion planners knew they wanted to do more than just relive senior prom moments and sip punch. A teacher at Gar-Field High mentioned that there were approximately 1,000 students who could not afford their school supplies. Class members saw a need …

Woodbridge, VA- Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, local veteran service organization, has recently adopted a pair of rescue puppies! Meet Tink, one of the pups who is now training to be a service dog for a wounded veteran. Tink and his brother are 10-week old german shepherd/lab mix puppies that were rescued by Operation Paws for Homes. Semper K9 has a …

Provided by Alzheimer’s Association® National Capital Area Chapter  More than 700 people are expected at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Virginia Tri-Counties on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Harris Pavilion. Bill Kelly of ABC7/WJLA-TV will serve as the Walk’s emcee. Walk participants will learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and the Association’s support programs and …

Provided by Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Nominations are open for the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation 2019 Annual Awards Program. Each year the Foundation presents a series of awards for creative works preserving or advancing Marine Corps history, traditions, culture or service. Marines and civilians are eligible to submit their own artistic entries or the distinguished work of others. Awards will …

Provided by Carried to Full Term Our annual Life is a Gift celebration will be held Friday, Dec. 7 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. The Life is a Gift celebration benefits our moms and babies. This year’s festivities will include a reception, dinner, dancing, speakers and more. All proceeds will benefit Carried to Full Term, and we …

Provided by Community Foundation for Northern Virginia On Friday, Oct. 3 at the 2018 Raise the Region Gala at the McLean Hilton, our community showed just how much we care. More than 650 of us came together at the Raise the Region Gala to mark the Community Foundation’s 40th anniversary. We also recognized the outstanding community leadership and home grown …

Provided by Volunteer Prince William Each week, Volunteer Prince William compiles a list of the volunteer opportunities in greater Prince William. Here are just a few of them: Walks & Festivals You don’t want to miss the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 20 in Historic Downtown Manassas.  Volunteers are needed for setup, refreshments, advocacy, finish line brigade and …

Provided by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Ellen and Jim Dyke were recognized by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for their history of passionate leadership and philanthropy with the 2018 Community Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Raise the Region Gala on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. The Community Leadership Award is …