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Greetings from the Occoquan District!
The Board of Supervisors is busy with FY12 budget process, and I wanted to take a few moments to update you on a few things going on around the county and our district. |
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Budget Public Hearing This Week | |
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will hold a budget public hearing on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at McCoart.The public is invited to attend and offer input on the proposed FY2012 Budget.
The meeting will air live on The Prince William Channel and stream live on the web. |
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Redistricting Public Hearing | | |
You are invited to attend a public hearing to consider the adoption of a final redistricting plan on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at McCoart.
If you cannot make the public hearing on April 5, you are also welcome to attend the Special Meeting of the Board of County Supervisors on Monday, April 18 in the evening at 7:30 p.m. At this meeting, the Board will formally adopt the local redistricting plan. There will be an open "citizen's time" at the beginning of the meeting prior to any Board action.
For more information on redistricting, please visit PWC Redistricting Information. |
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Eat at All American Steakhouse and Benefit Bill Mehr Drop-In Center for the Homeless | | |
The All American Steakhouse (4179 Merchant Plaza, Woodbridge) is holding a fundraiser for the Cooperative Council of Ministries on Monday, April 11. Twenty percent of all sales from 11:30 am to closing, and accompanied with the coupon, will be donated toward the operation of the Bill Mehr Drop-In Center for the Homeless. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a great meal while helping those in need. Be sure to bring the attached coupon and give it to your server, or the person who takes your "take out" order. |
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WSHS Presents Seussical the Musical | |
WSHS Center for Fine and Performing Arts presents
Seussical the Musical
April 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m.
April 16 at 2:00 p.m. - Understudy performance
All performances will be held in the WSHS auditorium.
Tickets available at the door.
Adults - $7
Students - $5 |
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FOTO Occoquan River Clean-Up | | |
Friends of the Occoquan (FOTO) invite you and your family to participate in the annual Spring Occoquan River Clean-Up on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon.
There are five sites throughout Northern Virginia including:
- Lake Ridge Marina
- Town of Occoquan
- Occoquan Regional Park
- Bull Run Marina
- Fountainhead Park
For more information or to volunteer, please contact FOTO by email or call 703-624-7124. More information is also available at the FOTO website.
In case of inclement weather please check the FOTO website at 6 a.m. for cancellation. Rain date: Sunday, April 10 |
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Fairfax and Prince William Connecting Counties to Clean-up Route 1 Corridor | |
The Clean Community Council, Fort Belvoir, the Lee- Chamber of Commerce and Quantico Marine Base are collaborating to clean up the Route 1 Corridor. On Saturday, April 30 this group will coordinate the "Fairfax and Prince William Connecting Counties to Clean Up Route 1 Corridor" event. It will be the first time the two counties have worked together on this type of activity. The event will be in conjunction with the Keep America Beautiful 2011 Great America Clean Up/Prince William Clean Community Council Spring Clean Up Campaign. The cleanup will begin north of Belvoir and end on Route 1 in front of Quantico Marine Base.
The Clean Community Council is looking for volunteers as well as sponsors to offset the cost of supplies, water, refreshments, etc. For more information or to volunteer please contact Brenda Evans or Kayne Karnbach or call 571-285-3772. |
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Save the Date...Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Workshop | | |
Please save the date of May 4, 2011 for a workshop on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail between Mount Vernon and Prince William Forest Park. A workshop location will be determined in the in the near future and NVRC will provide more information once a meeting location is confirmed.
The May workshop will identify trail project priorities, promote, and enhance the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (Trail) between Mt Vernon and Prince William Forest Park. NVRC will present a corridor analysis of the Trail in Northern Virginia, a planning tool that identifies 43 trail projects between the Loudoun border with West Virginia and the Stafford County Line.
The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to:
- Highlight opportunities, connections, and benefits of completed trail segments
- Recommend Trail project priorities
- Recommend ideas for Trail promotion
- Strategize and collaborate to move projects forward
- Identify funding opportunities, technical assistance, and other resources
- Conserve the corridor and complete a continuous, non-motorized Trail network through Northern Virginia
The workshop results and recommendations will be presented at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission in a meeting May 26, 2011, followed by a resolution on Potomac Heritage trail priorities June 23, 2011.
Public invovlement in this project is welcome. For more information please email Debbie Spiliotopoulos or call 703-642-4631. |
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Information on Solicitors from PWCPD | | |
The Prince William County Police Department would like to inform residents and business owners of the laws regarding solicitations and vendors. This information is found in the Prince William County Code, chapter 18.
Under the law:
- Solicitors' permits are valid for one year. There is no temporary permit.
- Solicitors must have the permit in their possession while engaged in activity (PW Code 18-16).
- A business license may be required.
- A health inspection is required for all vendors selling food products that are not pre-packaged. The health inspection must be obtained in the county or city where the vehicle is registered.
- A stationary stand requires a solicitor's permit and a Temporary Commercial Activity Permit (TCAP) issued by the County's Zoning Office.
- Exceptions apply for charitable/non-profit organizations - these groups need a TCAP but do not need a solicitor's permit.
- Signs saying "No Soliciting" cannot be enforced by the Police. Signs prohibiting trespassing can be.
When a solicitor comes to your door or neighborhood or business, remember that you have the right to ask to see their solicitor's permit. And remember that the permit is different from the business license. If you observe a violation you can contact the Police Department at the non-emergency number at 703-792-6500. |
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Safety Reminder from PWCPD | | | The Prince William County Police Department wants to remind of simple steps you can take to protect your property.
When it comes to safety and security, always remember:
- Lock your vehicle, even if you are expecting to be away for only a few minutes.
- Never leave your keys in the vehicle.
- Never hide a second key in your car. Extra keys can easily be found if a thief takes time to look.
- Do not leave your purse, wallet or other valuables in the vehicle when it is unattended. If you must keep belongings in your vehicle, make sure it is not in plain view. Even if you have CDs, change, or other small items in your vehicle do not display them. Don't make your vehicle a more desirable target and attract thieves by leaving items in plain sight.
- If the weather is warm, do not leave your windows down, not even a small amount.
- Don't leave the registration or title in your vehicle. A car thief will use these to sell your stolen car. File the title at your home or office, and carry the registration in your purse or wallet.
- Engrave expensive accessories. Engrave personal I.D. numbers on car stereos, cellular phones, etc., so the thief will have difficulty disposing of them. Do the same for your vehicle.
- Invest in a visible steering wheel lock. It prevents the steering wheel from being turned.
- Be particularly observant to any suspicious activity or persons.
Please remember to report ALL suspicious activity immediately by calling the Prince William County Police Department at 703-792-6500. In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1. |
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Optimist International Charter Club | | |
Optimist International is seeking members devoted to voluntary, constructive service to your community to join the Charter Club of Occoquan and Lake Ridge. Anyone interested in joining may contact Sam Shankar at 703-590-5061 or by email at khsanshankar@hotmail.com |
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