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Greetings from the Occoquan District!
I hope you and your family are enjoying the warm weather and the long, holiday weekend. As we prepare to celebrate our nation's independence, I wanted to take a moment to update you on a few things going on around the county and our district. |
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Dale City Independence Day Parade | | |
Looking for a great way to get into the Independence Day spirit? Come and watch the annual Dale City Independence Day Parade and then stay for Family Fun Day on Monday, July 4. Details are as follows:
Dale City Parade-commences at 10 a.m. and runs along Dale Blvd. between Kirkdale Drive and Gemini Way in Dale City, Virginia.
Family Fun Day-commences at 12 noon and runs until 2 p.m (immediately following the parade) in the commuter parking lot at the intersection of Gemini Way and Dale Blvd. in Dale City. Come for carnival style games, food, crafts, a petting zoo, moon bounce and other fun activities! |
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Enjoy Independence Day Celebrations in Prince William, Manassas or Manassas Park | | |
After seeing a great parade in the morning, there are several opportunities on July 4 to watch fireworks in the evening--with three great options close to our community!
In Prince William County, the Potomac Nationals will play a home game at Pfitzner Stadium (behind the McCoart building off the Prince William Parkway) with fireworks following the game. In fact, they will have fireworks all weekend! the first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
For more information or to purchase a package call 703-590-2311 or email tickets@potomacnationals.com.
In addition, fireworks will be available to the public on July 4thin the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. Details are as follows:
Old Town Manassas is hosting its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4 at the Manassas Train Station. The fireworks are set to start at 9:15 p.m. Parking is available at the commuter lots on Prince William Street and at Metz Middle School.
For more information visit www.visitmanassas.org.
Manassas Park will be hosting a fireworks show across the street from city hall on Monday, July 4. Rides and food vendors open at 7 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dark. Admission is free and you can park at city hall for $5 per car. Officials ask that spectators not bring alcohol, personal grills or pets. For more information visit www.manassasparkcommunitycenter.com. |
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Woodbridge Little League | | |
Woodbridge Little League is hosting the Virginia State Seniors League championship tournament from July 21 to July 27. 15 teams from all districts in the state (commonwealth) will be competing for the title, with the winner going on to regionals. People looking for some great baseball should come out to Veterans Park in Woodbridge, just off Rt 1. Volunteers are welcome and can go to the Woodbridge Little League website www.wllva.org for more information. |
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Community Swim Meet | |
The Lake Ridge Community Swim Club will host the Ridgewood Swin Club on Saturday, July 16 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. The two Lake Ridge Swim Clubs are only half mile apart and it is a neighbor vs neighbor competition that is sure to draw a crowd! Come on out and see some of our community's best swimmers in action!
For more information please contact the Lake Ridge Community Swim Club at 703-490-5658. |
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Living Well With Diabetes | |
The Virginia Cooperative Extension will host a Living Well with Diabetes Follow-Up Session on Thursday, July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCoart. All Dining with Diabetes Alumni and those interested in learning more about the classes are invited to attend. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Nancy at 703-792-4764 or email nstegon@vt.edu. |
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Facts About Hyperthermia from the Prince William County Police Department | |
Did you know that a child's body heats up 3 to 5 times faster than an adult's? In just 10 minutes, a car's temperature can increase by 19 degrees - and it continues to rise.
Forty-nine children died in the United States in 2010 while alone in a vehicle, according to Safekids.com. It did not have to happen. We can do better this year! Help spread the word.
Top Tips for Preventing Hyperthermia
- Dial 911 immediately if you see an unattended child in a car. Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with the window slightly open.
- Place a cell phone, PDA, purse, briefcase, gym bag or whatever is to be carried from the car, on the floor in front of a child in a backseat. This triggers adults to see children when they open the rear door and reach for their belongings.
- Set your cell phone or Blackberry reminder to be sure you dropped your child off at day care.
- Have a plan that if your child is late for daycare that you will be called within a few minutes. Be especially careful if you change your routine for dropping off little kids at day care.
- Teach children not to play in any vehicle.
- Lock all vehicle doors and trunk after everyone has exited the vehicle - especially at home. Keep keys out of children's reach. Cars are not playgrounds or babysitters.
- Check vehicles and trunks FIRST if a child goes missing.
For more information please visit the Prince William County Police Department's website. |
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thatOptimist International Charter Club | | |
The Optimist International Club is a non-profit service organization composed of men and women that conducts service projects which benefit youth and community in affiliation with Optimist International. Major service projects include but are not limited to Bicycle Safety Program, Just Say No to Drugs Program and Food Collection for the Needy.
Optimist International is seeking members devoted to voluntary, constructive service to your community to join the Charter Club of Occoquan and Lake Ridge.
For more information contact Sam Shankar at 703-590-5061 or by email at khsamshankar@hotmail.com
Meetings are held once a month and children are welcome to attend. |
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