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Spring has sprung and we are ready for it; are you? If your home needs a little TLC, check out our feature for tips to ace your spring cleaning. We’ve broken it down for you room by room, so you’ll be done in no time. You’ll be ready to tackle your next spring task — that spring break bucket list! This month’s Family Fun article offers ideas for filling your own list with entertaining activities for everyone.
Spring is the perfect time to be out in the yard. Why not turn it into an oasis for our feathered friends? Home and Hearth has your how-to guide for creating feeding spots, bathing paradises, and more. After a hard day working in the yard, top it off with a trip to KO Distilling to experience their fun and spirits. Get the details on this fun spot in Destinations. And if you find yourself hungry for lunch or dinner, a trip to Crimson Coward might hit the spot too. Read all about their take on hot chicken in Local Flavor.
While it may just be spring, it’s time to start thinking about summer activities for kids, too. Have you heard of Camp Under the Stars? Our Giving Back section has all the details on this unique, inclusive camp experience for kids.
Our April On a High Note brings you the story of one artist’s journey with stained glass, and Your Finances will help you save to achieve your short- and long-term goals. Don’t miss all that’s happening around town this month in our event calendar, and get out and enjoy Prince William. Happy spring!
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By Dawn Klavon
Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to clear out the clutter, clean out the nooks and crannies, and freshen up your living space. Seems too daunting to get started? Even doctors at the Cleveland Clinic report that spring cleaning offers fringe benefits — it de-stresses, gets you moving, and helps fend off depression. And local experts gave valuable advice to get you started:
“Keep your music loud, your coffee hot, and your focus on one section!” advised Katie Stepp of Katie’s Cleaning Service in Manassas.
Prince William Living offers these helpful suggestions to get you on the road to a clean, organized home to give you peace of mind and feeling accomplished.
n Make a schedule. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and there’s no law that says you have to complete all your tasks immediately. BUT, having a plan can help keep you on track for success. Make a list of the items you hope to accomplish, in order, after assessing what needs the most attention. Perform your cleaning room by room to make the most thorough impact.
n De-clutter. Now is the time to sort through old books, clothes, makeup, shoes, non-perishables, and toys to rid your home of broken, dirty, and unnecessary items. Do you really need 42 coffee mugs? Is your kitchen junk drawer filled to the brim? When sorting through your kids’ toys, consider donating gently used toys, throwing away broken ones, and sanitizing whatever you keep.
The easiest way to sanitize toys is with your dishwasher or washing machine. Plastic toys can be placed on a quick cycle in the dishwasher, but avoid the heated dry option. Stuffed animals can be placed in a mesh drawstring bag or a pillowcase and placed in the gentle cycle in the washing machine. Check toys’ labels for further cleaning instructions. The general rule of thumb: If you haven’t used the items in a few months, say goodbye to the clutter.
Donating is a great way to get rid of gently used items. Try an internet search for “donation centers near me” to find organizations accepting these items.
The Prince William County Solid Waste Division offers an environmentally appropriate space for almost everything. For more information, visit the A to Z Disposal Guide: pwcva.gov/ department/solid-waste-management/z-disposal-guide
Sanitize and disinfect your electronics: Don’t forget to turn your phone off, wipe it with a microfiber cloth, then wipe with a
Clorox wipe and let air dry for five minutes. Follow up one more time with the swipe of a paper towel or microfiber cloth.
n Bedroom cleaning: Wash sheets, pillows, and bulky bedding. After stripping your bed, take a few minutes to do battle with dust mites in your mattress. Use an iron or a garment steamer on the surface of the mattress to kill dust mites and then your vacuum can finish it off. Pull out the crevice and upholstery tools to deep clean the sides and top, then spray a disinfectant (like Lysol) to complete the sanitizing of your mattress.
n Organize your closets: Closets are a safe spot to store junk and unused items, but why not do a deep purge and declutter, wipe down shelves and corners, and sweep, mop, or vacuum? Remember to always work from top to bottom — from the ceiling down — which forces dust and dirt downward so you don’t have to re-clean your area.
A few dusting tips: Remember to dust your furniture and fixtures before vacuuming. Stepp advises to always do a dry dust first and then a wet dust so you're not smearing the dust around with a wet solution.
Cleaning windows and dusting blinds: Direct sun can lead to streaking, so clean windows on a cloudy day.
Stepp advises: “Don't waste money on Windex — equal parts vinegar and water gets mirrors clean and streak-free for a fraction of the cost, and splash some essential oils in there for a fragrant smell!”
After lowering blinds and shades, dust with a duster and then vacuum your drapes and fabric shades. Remember to clean the floor below where you dusted; Stepp suggests you don’t sweep, because it pushes particles all over.
“Grab a microfiber dust mop, spray a little of the vinegar solution on the bottom, and make keeping your floors clean a breeze!” she said.
Don’t be afraid to dig deep in the kitchen and bathroom cleansing. Here are a few reminders about spots you may not realize need to be scrubbed.
Give your fridge a deep clean: You already know to wipe down your refrigerator’s inside shelving, but now is the time to remove bins and shelves, and wash them in warm, soapy water. You’ll
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make them look substantially better, while removing spilled food and bacteria.
Does your kitchen sink stink? Slice up some lemon or orange rinds and run them through your garbage disposal, followed by cold water. Your sink will smell citrusy fresh!
Tackle the sticky stains in your microwave: Fill a microwave-safe bowl with a chopped up lemon or lime and one cup of water. Cook on high until the water is boiling, steaming the microwave window. Stop the microwave and let the interior cool for a few minutes, then open the door and wipe out the inside with a sponge. And just like that, your microwave is spic and span!
Improve your cutting boards: Do you see stains on your cutting boards? Good Housekeeping suggests running the cut side of a lemon over the board. It will remove food stains and freshen up the board’s smell as well.
Shiny pots! Here’s a strange-but-true tip: Tarnish on copper pots and cooking accessories can be dissolved with plain ol’ ketchup. Rub some over your copper pots and add a touch of salt to the scrub for stubborn spots. It works like a charm!
Give your reusable bags a bath: Do you have a stash of reusable grocery bags? If you’re like us, they get grimy from constant use. If they are made of cloth and machine-wash safe, pop them in the washer. Otherwise, use a damp sponge or cloth with a mild soap and give them a once over.
Is your oven gross? Many are self-cleaning and work miracles of their own when it comes to removing baked-on grime. Otherwise place a hot, wet cloth on top of burned spots to help soften the grime, then sprinkle baking powder on it and scrub with a steel wool pad. Rinse and wipe dry. Try to keep up with oven cleaning and tend to it once a month, to make it easier in the long run.
Clean Up Above: Ceiling fans and lighting fixtures need to be cleaned every so often to reduce dust particle buildup. Pick up one of those extendable dusters from a hardware store and go to work on ceiling fans, hanging and recessed lights, and moldings.
Give your shower curtain a once-over: Either toss it and start over with a new one, or machine wash your shower curtain. Throw a few bath towels in your washing machine and add your plastic, vinyl, or fabric shower curtains. Wash on the gentle cycle with detergent and make sure they are air-dried before using in the shower.
Clean all the gunk out of your trash cans: It may not be the most fun thing, but take some time to scrub the inside of your trash cans. It will keep odors under control. Use a hose to get the can wet and scrub the inside with dish soap, rinse and dry. Keep Clorox wipes nearby to routinely sanitize the trash can to combat drips, spills and overflow.
Is your grout getting grody? Brighten grout with a dedicated grout cleaner. Let it set for several minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush and rinse. Voila — bright and clean!
Don’t forget to clean your doormats! Here’s a trick: Use a mat outside your door and another one inside your door for double protection from bringing dirt into your home. For outdoor mats, you can clean them by hosing them off and air drying. Vacuum indoor mats on both sides to push trapped dirt out onto the floor so it’s easier to vacuum up.
Spruce up rugs and carpets: Touch up carpets between professional cleanings by buying or renting a portable carpet cleaner. Got stinky pet odors? Sprinkle carpet deodorizer or baking soda on carpets, then work into your carpet with a soft brush and let it sit for up to 30 minutes. Vacuum the baking powder and deodorizer up off the carpet for rejuvenated floors.
Vacuum soft furniture: The best way to clean sofas, couches, and the like is to move them away from walls and vacuum behind and under them. Use your vacuum’s upholstery tool to go all over every crevice of your cushions and get rid of dust and crumbs.
If you can check all these to-do items off your spring cleaning list, you’re well on your way to a sanitized, organized, harmonized home!
Dawn Klavon is a contributing writer for Prince William Living. Reach her at dklavon@princewilliamliving.com.
by Wendy Migdal
To walk through the front door at 10381 Central Park Drive in Manassas is to enter the world of craft spirits. As if to mark the distinction, the asphalt parking lot and concrete and metal buildings disappear from view, to be replaced by warm woods and leather sofas. A wooden bar and a large fireplace flank opposite ends of the room, while overhead is a bespoke ceiling crafted from barrel staves. Welcome to KO Distilling.
Spirits enthusiasts won’t need much persuasion to visit the tasting room and sample the seven varieties of whiskey and three of gin offered here. For those who prefer beer and wine, it may be time to give spirits a try. Just like beer and wine, the terroir — the surrounding natural environment — is an important contributor to the final taste, and Virginia’s relatively mild climate and rich soil lend a characteristic flavor to its nearly 60 distilleries.
And, a visit to KO Distilling is a one-stop immersion into Virginia craft spirits. The distillery sources its grains from the Northern Neck; all of its whiskeys (except one) are made from scratch on site. This means KO’s production team mills, mashes, ferments, distills, barrels, ages, and bottles in the distillery — a process which can be viewed from the tasting room itself. And, to complete the cycle, the spent grains are given to the nearby veteran-owned Silver Key Ranch, which provides a nutritious food source for the farm’s livestock.
Across the country, as the population continues to grow and the world continues to, well, globalize, people have never stopped
yearning for that personal connection. Craft distilleries (and their cousins, wineries and breweries) have, in a way, stepped in to take on the modern, reinvented role of the mom-and-pop establishments of the past. These business ventures are often started by friends or co-workers, and that’s the case here. KO takes its name from its founders, Bill Karlson and John O’Mara, who met as cadet midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. (The names of their American-style gins pay homage to this heritage. Battle Standard 142, the gins are called, in honor of the 142 cadets from the Merchant Marine Academy who died serving in World War II. The word “standard” refers to the flag commemorating them. You’ll find other nods to the Merchant Marine throughout the distillery.)
Both owners stress they want their company to be first and foremost about people, including employees and customers. And KO has found many ways to make a visit there about people and connection as much as it is about the spirits themselves. Customers can drop in for events like painting nights, craft classes, or an author’s series, paired with a cocktail. They can tour the distillery on weekends and learn more about the science of distilling. (KO’s head distiller has degrees in chemical engineering and chemical physics.)
Customers can also attend one of the several large events throughout the year that are accompanied by live music and food trucks. One of KO’s most popular events is Derby Day, where those who want to experience Kentucky Derby culture can don their ornate hats and spiffy bow ties right here in Virginia. Mint
julep in hand, they can watch the race on KO’s big screen TV. (And nothing ever gets out of hand; distilleries in Virginia are limited to selling three ounces of spirits per person, per day).
For those who’d like to delve a bit deeper into all things distilled, KO offers education programs such as guided tastings, lectures, and mixology classes. These are often themed and tailored to holidays, such as Mardi Gras, where students learn to make authentic New Orleans cocktails, or Valentine’s Day, where guided tastings are paired with truffles. Check their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
Another tribute to the Merchant Marine connection is the PlanKOwners Club. A customer loyalty program, the name references “plank owners,” an official designation for someone who was a member of the crew when that ship was placed into commission. When the ship was decommissioned, they received a plank from its decking. KO Distillery invites their fans to “distinguish themselves as a ‘PlanKOwner’ and join our special, dedicated group of followers who have helped our craft distillery metaphorically set sail,” as they put it. For a one-time cost of $142 (yes, that number was chosen for its significance to the Merchant Marine), members receive free tours, discounts on merchandise, and invitations to special events such as barrel selections and new product releases.
Distilleries provide a place in the community where people are welcome to sip, hang out for a while, learn, play, and enjoy the company of others.
Wendy Migdal is a freelance writer who has lived in the Northern/ Central Virginia area since 2000. She enjoys traveling around the area to learn about parks, restaurants, attractions, and especially history.
Those of us who are serious about planning for our financial lives tend to focus most of our attention on strategies to reach our key, long-term goals such as retirement or a child’s higher education. We may not put much strategic thought into how we set money aside to meet more immediate needs. While short-term goals don’t usually carry as big of price tags, reaching them can require the same principles of planning that are essential with achieving long-term goals.
What are short-term goals?
As the name implies, short-term goals have to do with more immediate financial objectives, needs, and opportunities. It can be as simple as setting aside enough money each month to pay down certain debts. For example, most people realize that holding credit card debt is very expensive because of the significant related financing costs. Paying off that debt might be an important short-term goal. So is building up an emergency fund to cover unanticipated expenses like a major car or home repair.
You may also set aside money for a down payment on a car or house that you’d like to purchase in the next six months to two years. This, too, is a short-term goal that can benefit from a savings strategy.
Set your priorities.
Short-term goals may not require the significant dollars or the time commitment required for a long-term objective like retirement. Yet it’s still important to determine how these goals fit into your overall budget and savings priorities.
For many people, having an emergency fund with three-to-six months' worth of income in place is important. This provides a financial cushion should you suddenly lose a job or suffer an injury or illness that makes it impossible to work. If you work independently or own your own business, consider building an even larger financial safety net.
Paying down debts is another important priority. Whether it’s a car loan, student loan, or credit card debt, interest charges may be costing you money each month. A starting point is to make sure you stay current with payments. Finding ways to set aside extra money to pay off these debts more quickly can prove to be beneficial to your long-term financial well-being.
Short-term vs. long-term: It’s not an either/or. How will you budget for goals like these with all of the other demands on your finances? Your long-term goals, like retirement or building an education fund, should remain top priorities — but it’s not an all-or-nothing proposition. With
thoughtful planning, you can continue to make progress toward your long-term goals while also meeting shorter-term priorities.
Talk to your financial advisor about how to incorporate shortterm goals into your comprehensive financial plan.
Bennett C. Whitlock III, CRPC®, is a Private Wealth Advisor and CEO with Whitlock Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 28 years. To contact him visit whitlockwealth.com, call 877-WHITLOCK or email whitlockwealthmanagement@ampf.com. Offices are located at 12848 Harbor Dr, Ste 101, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 and in Downtown Historic Manassas at 9073 Center Street, Manassas VA 20110.
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As parents, we’ve all had to juggle our lives between working, or staying home to look after our children. Each summer, the challenge many of us face is finding the right summer activities to keep our children occupied, before boredom sets in. Some may remember their summer camp experiences from their youth with fond memories, while others may remember not quite fitting in. For many parents, finding the right summer camp can make a difference in their children’s lives.
This upcoming summer of 2023 will be the sixth season for Camp Under the Stars. While Co-Founder and Executive Director Jacqueline “Smiley” Walsh Yue highlights the importance of this camp, Walsh Yue and co-founder Executive Director Elizabeth “Broadway” Reed created this environment of inclusivity located in Prince William Forest in Dumfries, Virginia.
Founded in 2017, Under the Stars Inc. which is a 510(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established by a group of summer camp professionals. This micro-camp became an alternative to other camps in the area, fulfilling a need for many families where kids can flourish in an inclusive, safe, and fun environment.
“We began with one vision, which was creating a summer camp where all children can thrive, from there we created our mission, and started Camp Under the Stars,” said Walsh Yue.
The staff, along with their group of founding volunteers, have collectively been working in overnight camps for decades.
“We loved our work, we loved seeing children get to experience the magic of camp, and the thrill of overnight camp with their counselors, and their friends,” she continued.
Walsh Yue said the group made the camp intentionally small, putting a significant amount of effort into their inclusion program, by making sure they created a camp with everyone in mind.
While working in other camps, the group saw a lack of inclusion of all campers. These camps could have provided more support so that everyone could come to camp and have the camp experience.
“We welcome all children, we also provide financial assistance to ensure all campers can experience camp,” she continues. “Our staff receive training in various forms of inclusion, including LGBTQIA + inclusion, as well as anti-racism.”
The group uses a practice called “restorative justice” at the camp. It's the way they manage conflict, to ensure that campers know what their expectations are, and that they're being met. Campers learn to treat each other with kindness, use empathy, include others, and make decisions rooted in inclusion and equity, which is also another piece of power — ensuring the camp is truly including everyone.
Although the group had a background in nonprofit and overnight camp, they also realized that none of them had ever started one. One way to achieve this goal was to start from scratch. The first step was figuring out the details of how to start a nonprofit organization.
“That was a great learning experience, and that was one of our first achievements, then navigating the world of nonprofit fund development, and community engagement,” said Walsh Yue. The challenge was searching for the right site, and the group achieved this goal when they found the camp property, which they now have at the Prince William Forest Park.
“As it turns out, it's the perfect property for our camp’s programs, that was fantastic, we really enjoyed working with the park, and the local community, and we've been growing each year,” said Walsh Yue.
This is the first year the group were able to have paid seasonal summer camp staff. By accomplishing this same goal every year, the group wants to continue to grow by offering more weeks of camps, while expanding their program.
The summer season goes from June until the middle of August. With a maximum of about 40 campers per session, the camp is intentionally small.
Most of the sessions are Sunday to Saturday, with one session being Sunday to Tuesday, which is ideal for younger campers or first-time campers to give it a try for two nights. Campers range from age 6 to 17.
During camp season, there are 20 paid staff, and over the course of the summer about ten volunteers.
“The last two years we have had a very long waitlist, so we're working to expand, offer more and more weeks of camp every
year,” said Walsh Yue. “We want to remain small so that we can make sure we are as inclusive as possible.”
Walsh Yue said it allows the group to be more intentional about everything they are trying to accomplish. The camp provides balanced, nutritious meals, where campers know about the different things they're eating, and the importance of eating a rainbow of natural colors in their fruits and vegetables, and other foods. They teach campers about composting, and practice that at camp.
The micro-camp offers traditional camp activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, campfires, cookouts, hiking, yoga, arts and crafts. The kids can also swim in the creek, while spending much of their time outside, almost the entire day.
“For kids who thrive with those kinds of activities in small groups, we would be a great camp, we're a great camp for kids who need a little bit of extra support,” said Walsh Yue.
“Part of our parent communication model is that we want parents to have a relaxing week at home, traveling or whatever they decide to do while their child is away at camp,” she continued.”
The staff are constantly sending parents photos, and updates so that they can know what their child is up to, to know that they are safe, and they're cared for. The goal is for the kids to have a great time, and the parents can relax and have a week to themselves, making it a pleasant experience for the families.
For more information, to see camp photos, or to donate to help Camp Under the Stars, visit underthestarsinc.org.
Anna Bedell is a freelance journalist and writer for Prince William Living Magazine. In her free time, she travels abroad and has a passion for exploring new places while meeting new people. She volunteers for various events and causes in her local community.
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“I’m not old.”
“I’m not sick.”
“I don’t want to upset my family by talking about this.” Do any of these statements sound familiar? If you’ve ever thought about creating an Advance Care Plan but keep putting it off, this article is designed to help you act. If you’re 18 or older and healthy, now is the ideal time to create an Advance Care Plan and it may be easier than you realize.
What is an Advance Care Plan?
“An advance care plan protects your rights to make decisions about your own medical care, even when you are too sick or injured to make your wishes known,” says Rev. Dr. Ruth Anne Sawyer, Chaplaincy Services and Decedent Affairs and Ethics Consultant at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.
“Advance care planning is for everyone. At any age, a medical crisis could leave you unable to communicate your own health care decisions. Planning now for your future health care can help ensure you get the medical care you want and that someone you trust will be there to make decisions for you.”
Your Advance Care Plan details the type of medical treatments that you do and do not want. Even if you choose not to receive life prolonging treatment when you have a terminal condition, many medical treatments can still be provided to manage your symptoms, relieve pain, and provide support to you and your family.
Creating Your Own Advance Care Plan
Sentara and the Sentara Center for Healthcare Ethics are offering the community the opportunity to complete their Advance Care Plan (Advance Directive) and register it, free of charge, with our national Advance Directive Registry through the U.S. Living Will Registry. Wherever you go in the United States, your Advance Care Plan will be accessible by healthcare professionals when needed to guide your medical care if you are unable to communicate your wishes or make your own decisions.
Advance Care Plan (Advance Directive) documents can include your Living Will, which helps your health care team know what your wishes are, and your Medical Power of Attorney or Healthcare Agent, which is who you want to speak for you if you can't speak for yourself. You can appoint any adult 18 years of age or older to be your healthcare agent, including your spouse, your same-sex or domestic partner, an adult child, a family member, a friend, or any other adult you trust.
“A healthcare agent is an adult appointed by you to make healthcare decisions for you,” says Sawyer. “This person speaks for you only when you can no longer speak for yourself. This agent can be anyone you chose and does not have to be a family member.”
It is important to know an Advance Care Plan does not include a last will and testament or financial power of attorney.
“On paper, creating an Advanced Care Plan is a pretty simple process,” says Sawyer. “But emotionally, it can be hard to conceptualize our own mortalities. The documents can be filled out and witnessed, but a lawyer is not necessary. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center offers a free service to our community with the U.S. Living Will Registry. This registry keeps your Advance Directive in their database so if you travel or go to another facility that does not have your records, that facility can pull your advance directive from the registry so you do not have to complete a new form. Once registered, you will receive an acknowledgement along with a wallet card and stickers for your ID cards that will alert medical professionals that you have an Advanced Care Plan on file and the 1-800 number so they may retrieve it.”
A free fillable form to create your own Advance Care Plan can be found on Sentara.com at sentara.com/ patientguide/advance-care-planning.aspx or sentara.com/ advancedirectives.
For Advanced Care Planning questions, to schedule a free individual or group appointment, or request a paper copy of the Advance Care Plan, please call the Chaplain’s office at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center at 703-523-0680, or email chaplainsdesk@sentara.com.
Spring has sprung and that means more opportunities for fun with your family. This month, we are celebrating Easter and local students (and teachers!) will be getting a much-needed spring break. While many families choose to travel during this time, others stay close to home, which can often lead to parents trying to figure out things to do to keep the kids busy. Here are a few awesome ideas to add to your Spring Break Bucket List!
Visiting the library is a wonderful way to kick off spring break. It gives every member of the family an opportunity to find new books and movies to keep them busy while they are home. While there, be sure to check out their schedule of free events, upcoming book sales, and monthly contests.
There’s no shortage of fun activities for your family in many parts of the state, and a lot of them can be
accessed by taking a quick trip in the car. Make a plan for your destination, whether it be a museum in DC, exploring a downtown area of a different town, or even spending the day shopping in a new area. While there, check out a local restaurant that you haven’t tried before.
With temperatures warming up, it’s a wonderful time to get outdoors and do a spring photo shoot. Get dressed up in your favorite springtime attire, whether it’s your Easter best, super casual and comfy, or even matching with the family. You can work with a professional photographer or choose to take your own photos. Be sure to grab those candid and behind-the-scenes shots as well — sometimes they are the best ones!
You may want a change of scenery but may not be able to travel for an extended period of time. This is the perfect opportunity to stay local! Find a nearby hotel or bed and breakfast, and plan a night away, while still being close to home. Look for places with indoor pools for built-in fun without the extra expense. To save more, look for a hotel that offers a complimentary breakfast option.
Spring means growth and renewal and seeing plants, trees and flowers come “back to life.” You can plant in your own backyard or in containers that can be indoors or outdoors. If you don’t have a green thumb, keep things simple by purchasing plants or flowers that are already in pots. Whichever way you do it, children will have fun taking care of them and watching them grow.
Enjoy the new season by getting outdoors and heading to a local park. Pack a lunch and some outdoor toys and plan to spend the afternoon getting some fresh air and sunshine. If you have younger children, you may want
to look for a park with an age-appropriate playground area. For older children, look for fun hiking trails or even places to go geocaching or fishing. Remember to pack the sunscreen and insect repellent.
Painting, hiding, and seeking rocks continues to be a great activity for children and adults of all ages. Host a rock painting play date or afternoon at home with the family to create something new for the season. Use your masterpieces to decorate your family garden, put on your patio, hide in a local park, or gift to a neighbor.
As you get ready to enjoy the new season and warmer temperatures, now is the perfect time to check out a new playground or two. It’s always fun to explore, have different equipment to play on, and meet new friends.
Now is the time to start planning for summer, so make time to come together as a family and make your Summer Bucket List. Create a list of activity ideas each family member would like to do — camps they may want to attend, trips they want to take. Using this list, you can work on planning a budget and researching how to register for activities or the best places to stay, if you’re traveling. Set a goal to have a list of 5 activities for each child and 1-2 activities to do as a family. This will have everyone more excited to get through the last few months of school and get to summer break!
Jennifer Halter (jenniferh@macaronikid.com) is a contributing writer and the founder of Macaroni Kid in Woodbridge.Legend has it that in a southern dining room long ago, around the 1920s, a spurned girlfriend was mad.
Her cheating boyfriend had finally gone too far and she was going to teach him a lesson by ruining his meal. So she dumped a whole lot of hot sauce and spice all over his chicken dinner.
It didn’t work. In fact, it backfired. Not only did the boyfriend love and relish the spiciness, but it was apparently the beginnings of hot chicken, a Nashville speciality, and a lucrative business opportunity for the boyfriend.
Prince William residents don’t have to travel to Tennessee to try authentic hot chicken. Local Woodbridge joint Crimson Coward serves up the southern speciality in an open kitchen concept with all the fixings. Cheating boyfriend notwithstanding.
It may not sound like it, but the name Crimson Coward has everything to do with hot chicken.
According to Crimson Coward franchise owner Nevil Asad, the special spicy marinades and seasonings coat their hot chicken in a shade of bright crimson red. As for the coward? It’s just another word for a chicken.
“The owner of the Crimson Coward company came up with the name and when you think about it, it makes sense!” Asad said.
Hot chicken is a specially prepared fried chicken with spicy heat permeating and enrobing every bite. It’s not drippy or sticky like
traditional buffalo wings, but more of a sheer, yet potent, flavor punch.
Spice is plentiful at Crimson Coward, and diners can choose the heat levels to enhance their chicken from mild all the way up to burn baby burn. Asad prefers the mild and wants to make sure folks know that the hottest level — burn baby burn — is no joke. Potential diners and newcomers have been dutifully warned.
“A friend of mine loves heat, and he was sweating and turning red — crimson! — with the burn baby burn. It’s incredibly hot,” he said. “Medium is probably a good starting off point and then folks can experiment from there.”
Crimson Coward opened in January of this year and the response has been remarkable, says Asad. After just a few months he has seen repeat diners coming in up to four times a week.
“One of the things here is we have great service. I am aiming to do even better as we get busier, and I think word of mouth is very effective. People come here and love the food, and tell other people about it,” said Asad.
Asad has been in the franchise space for decades, and he sees Crimson Coward as a freshly unique concept. There is no freezer and everything is cooked in house daily. The chicken served is halal, and the taste in quality really comes through.
“I have visited several concepts and one of the reasons I joined Crimson Coward is because I have never tasted a better chicken sandwich,” Asad said. “I think the community can tell too. The response after we opened has been far beyond what we imagined.”
The speciality at Crimson Coward is the Crimson sandwich, served on a toasted brioche bun with house made coleslaw and pickles. There are also chicken tenders, wings, and open faced chicken sandwiches.
A classic accompaniment to hot chicken — mac and cheese — is on the menu here, along with southern fried pickles, French fries, and potato salad.
The competition for authentic hot chicken is not so fierce yet in the area, and Asad doesn’t really see Crimson Coward juggling for space with the big names, as the concept is different. He does see the popularity growing as more Prince William residents get to know what hot chicken is all about.
“We may open a couple of more locations in Virginia and Maryland soon, and could potentially have six or seven Crimson Cowards locally by the end of the year,” Asad said.
Even vegetarians can get something they love at Crimson Coward, as Asad says they make a killer grilled cheese.
“We have an open kitchen and if people choose to eat inside, we have a dining area and a few seats at a counter where you can sit, eat, and watch everything going on in the kitchen,” said Asad. “It’s a great way to see how your food’s getting made. Everything’s fresh.”
Crimson Coward is located at 12707 Ridgefield Village Dr Suite #105 in Woodbridge. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.
Dine in, carryout, and online ordering options are available. Go to crimsoncoward.com to take a look at the menu.
Rena Malai is a freelance journalist and has covered everything from food to tech to politics. She lives in Prince William.
By Wendy Migdal
Stained glass art has been documented as early as the 600s C.E., with colored glass itself dating back even earlier to the Egyptian and Roman empires. Since then it has flourished, waned in popularity, experienced revivals, and evolved.
Stained glass has had a similar trajectory in the life of Terri Vieyra, owner of Simply Stained Glass in Manassas. Vieyra first became enamored with the niche art form in 1992, when she took a class with her mother and made her first lamp. But at the time, she had two small children and was working at Verizon.
Vieyra left her job in 2009 and became a full-time caregiver to her mother. Even during her mother’s illness, Vieyra had a yen to produce artisan work for others and an entrepreneurial tendency. “I did a lot of knitting and crochet work because it was something I could do while taking care of my mom. I had a booth at the Farmer’s Market,” she says. “People would stop by and say, ‘Oh, my nana used to do that’ or ‘my nana taught me do that.’” She doesn’t say it, but there must have been something sort of devaluing about their comments.
During these years, her delight in the medium of stained glass was rekindled when a friend took up the hobby. “Stained glass is something more substantial– there’s more to it. Everybody’s nana doesn’t know how to do it,” she laughs. But it remained a small, side interest.
Then in March 2016, after her mother had passed away, Vieyra opened her store in Gainesville. Originally, she opened the business with a partner. But the partner left in 2017, and since then Vieyra has been teaching classes and operating the retail end of the business on her own.
She also takes commissions and completes many projects for people’s homes, such as transoms and palladium windows. For
those works, she lets the customers’ preference and taste direct the creative process. But on her own, she says she gets ideas “when I’m in the shower, or reading a book. It’s like having two things going on in your head at the same time. When I’m not really focused on it, things will pop into my head. I see something, and think, ‘Oh, I would do that this way.’”
Vieyra says there’s something very satisfying about creating a piece of stained glass art. “It’s almost like, when you’re in the process of making this, it’s like therapy.”
Stained glass offers a lot of opportunities for creativity. Most people do work off a pattern, but there’s plenty of room along the way to adjust that pattern, and opportunities to play with color as well.
“Most people don’t have a clue what goes into making a stained glass piece. Every piece is touched at least four times in making a project. So when people want me to do a commissioned piece, and when I tell them what the price would run, their eyes will kind of roll back in their head. I would always offer to anyone, ‘OK, you can take a class, and then in the intermediate class, you can make the piece you’re asking me to make.’ A few of them took me up on it. And then when they come in to take a class, they have a completely new appreciation for stained glass. Most people say, ‘I had no idea what was involved.’”
Her business, which for the past seven years has been primarily a brick-and-mortar-based instructional studio and retail outlet, will transition in June. “I’ve been wearing the hat of everybody, and that’s been wearing me out. It wasn’t my initial desire.”
Now, Vieyra will be focusing on commissioned pieces and smaller works for craft fairs and the like. Currently, she sells her own
work in a coffee shop in Nokesville, including small items such as clocks, nightlights, and jewelry boxes. She hopes to continue exhibiting at shows and craft fairs and to achieve about a 50/50 mix between these and commissioned pieces.
She admits that she’ll miss the wonderful people she’s met by teaching her students though, many of whom would introduce her to new techniques or ideas. “People would come in and show me something and ask if I’d done it before. I’d tell them no, but let’s learn it together.”
One of her former students, in fact, is about to become her partner. Brenda Conklin took her first class with Vieyra in 2017. Now, the business will be moving into some unused space in her home, and the two will use it as an artist’s studio. “I’m only one year out from having a pacemaker put in,” Vieyra says, “and Brenda said, ‘Don’t worry about the studio. I’ll keep it open on weekends for you, until you feel good enough that you can get back in the saddle.’“
Vieyra says that no one ever knows everything there is to know about the process of making stained glass, and that she’s constantly learning. She’ll have more time to devote to it though, so keep your eyes peeled. You may catch a glimpse of that colored light that has entranced people for centuries.
Wendy Migdal is a freelance writer who has lived in the Northern/ Central Virginia area since 2000. She has written extensively for The Free Lance-Star and also works for online educational companies. Wendy enjoys traveling around the area to learn about parks, restaurants, attractions, and especially history.
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Our largest event of the year, the Evening of Excellence brings together alumni, local leaders and aspiring leaders to celebrate the legacy of leadership in our community. Tickets are $100 and include two drink tickets, heavy hors d'oeuvres and starter gaming money. Sponsorships are also available.
It's that time of year again. The Prince William Living Extraordinary Teens Awards 2023 is now open for nominations! If you know an amazing high school senior, consider nominating them for our award by filling out our form at the link below. Winners will be featured in our June issue of Prince William Living.
Entries are due by April 14th.
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Want to get up close and personal with the wild birds around your home? Creating a backyard bird feeding station is an easy way to make that happen. Of course, you'll need more than just food; follow our simple steps below for how-to instructions! Now's your chance to attract local species of feathered friends right outside your door — happy watching!
Choose the Right Station Location Location, Location, Location. Creating an inviting environment is key to attracting certain species of wild birds! Read up on what the birds you want to attract prefer to eat and how they eat. For instance, hummingbirds are attracted to nectar-rich plants like shrubs with tubular flowers that guarantee them sweet treats! Keep convenience in mind when selecting a spot for your birdfeeding station. Choose an area with an easy view from your patio or deck so you can enjoy their comings and goings. For effortless upkeep, pick somewhere conveniently accessible to make food refills quick-and-easy.
Basic habitat needs are essential. These include a spot to land and take off from, where they can perch while looking for food or shelter, and where they can find cover when the weather turns bad, or predators appear!
Create a cozy and safe environment for visiting birds by looking for available spots along the edge of your woods or near trees and shrubs. This will give them peace of mind, allowing an easy escape should any potential danger appear nearby. Some bird species may even explore these areas first to gain trust in their new surroundings. Cardinals are one species that loves to be extra cautious!
Want to make sure squirrels don't get the jump on your bird feeders? Place them close enough for easy access but not too near a tree or fence – otherwise, those cunning critters could hop off their launchpad and dive right into breakfast!
Birdwatching can be a fun hobby, and setting up your feeding station near the window may seem like the best way to get an excellent view of all those feathery friends. However, keeping some distance between home and "the cafe" is essential for their protection! So instead, place feeders at least 30 feet away from windows — this gives birds enough room if they ever need to escape any predators in sight.
If you want your local feathered friends to hover close-by, consider placing a bird feeder near your window. This way, even if flight occurs, they won't get too far away or have time and distance for it to cause harm.
When it comes to bird feeders, variety is key! To ensure your
backyard visitors are both plentiful and varied in species, hang multiple types of bird feeders. Explore the popular options for attracting feathered friends nearby. Here are some feeder styles to check out:
• Ground platform • Hopper
• Nyger seed • Pole-mounted
• Nectar • Suet
Did you decide to set up a few pole-mounted bird feeders around your station? Buying a strong, durable one that you know will hold up against adverse weather, beating sun, and the curious paws of wannabe intruders is always best.
If you've got a yard lacking natural features, don't despair! Adding some trees and shrubs to your property is an easy way of creating the perfect atmosphere for wild birds. Embrace the beauty of nature by choosing native plants. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they will also attract local insects and provide healthy nourishment for birds. Nature lovers will be delighted by how quickly their backyard transforms into a habitat full of life!
Feeding birds nutritious, tasty food is key to keeping them coming back for more! Avoid seed blends with filler ingredients like milo, oats, or wheat. They may be cheap but they offer little sustenance. Look at labels carefully before choosing a quality product that will make your feathered friends feel full and satisfied. Keep your birdseed fresh and clean in an airtight container between fill-ups.
All birds need access to clean water, so create an inviting watering station! By adding this important part of their diet, you'll discover that not only can they quench their thirst but also use it as an opportunity to get cleaned up — after all, nobody likes a dirty bird! Remember to keep refreshment stations nice and fresh by changing out the water on a regular basis to avoid bacteria. Roughly every other time you change the water, it's also best to scrub your bird bath to keep it fresh.
Creating the ultimate backyard bird paradise requires a bit of effort, but it's worth carefully selecting your spot and supplies. Setting up feeders with different types of food will attract an amazing variety of birds — then you can sit back and bask in nature's glory for years!
For a list of birds native to our area, visit pwconserve.org/ wildlife/birds/lists/backyard.
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Sat. Apr. 1 | 10 am. to 12 noon
Manassas Park Community Center
99 Adams Street, Manassas Park
(Ages 0-7) Bring your baskets and get ready to fill them with hidden eggs and treats! Parents- don’t forget to bring your camera because you will have an opportunity to take pictures with our favorite bunny! You’ll have good family fun playing games and making crafts. Be on the lookout for a golden egg. The finder of the golden egg will exchange it for a special prize basket! Ages 0-3 – 10 a.m.; Ages 4-5 - 10:45 a.m., Ages 6-711:30 a.m.
Sat. Apr. 1 | 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rippon Lodge Historic Site
15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge
It’s April Fool’s Day! The Easter Bunny made his fun activity trail for your enjoyment, but also hid some special eggs for the 275th anniversary of Rippon Lodge Historic Site. Look for hidden objects, do physical tasks, tell a joke, and more as you walk to receive your eggs. Family members may join in the fun! Keep an eye out for those special prize eggs. Advance registration required at pwcparks.org/historicprograms.
Sat. Apr. 1 | 2 to 8 p.m.
Jennie Dean Park
9501 Dean Park Lane, Manassas
Be part of history! Celebrate the 150th birthday of the City's establishment in 1873 with a party you won't forget! There will be live music from local bands, hayrides, food, games for the kids, exhibits, a 3 p.m. ceremony – plus another Manassas tradition – fireworks!
Tues. Apr. 4 through Sat. Apr. 8
Historic Occoquan
Stroll through historic Occoquan and vote for your favorite PEEPS® dioramas, made by and displayed at Occoquan businesses! Cast your vote and enter to win a Peep basket of goodies. The community is invited to participate in the 5th Annual Community Peep Contest by designing, creating, and submitting family friendly Peep dioramas. Winners will receive gift certificates to use around Occoquan.
Fri. Apr. 7 | 6 to 9 p.m.
Historic Downtown Manassas Streets are closed to traffic and open for pedestrians so visitors can casually stroll through downtown. Restaurants offer specialty foods and drinks, and shops stay open later than normal.
Manassas Farmers Market
Sat. Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Prince William Street Commuter Lot
9024 Prince William St., Manassas
The Saturday year-round market was voted one of the best in the area by Prince William Living magazine! With 100+ vendors, shoppers can choose fresh produce, flowers, foods, and a variety of local goodies. Weather permitting, live bands play. Come and check it out! But remember, no pets allowed at the market.
Tues. Apr. 11 | 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Stonewall Golf Club
15601 Turtle Point Drive, Gainesville
The annual scramble is a great way to kickstart your golf season! Chamber members and friends can challenge each other in a 9-hole Captain’s Choice golf tournament. With only 3 clubs and a putter, golfers team up to have fun and possibly win in one of the first golf outings of the season! This provides an opportunity to network on the golf course and compete to see who can make the longest drive or closest to the pin, among other competitive opportunities. Register here: princewilliamchamberofcommerce. growthzoneapp.com /ap/Events/Register/ nLvG6mJr
Books on Tap @ Brew Republic Bierwerks
Tues. Apr. 11 | 7 to 8:30 p.m. Brew Republic Bierwerks
15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge (Virtual Option available)
This month’s book is Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. Email jrader@pwcgov.org or call 703-792-8330 for WebEx invitation.
Park
Sat. Apr. 15 | 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Bristoe Station Heritage Battlefield Park 10708 Bristow Road, Bristow
Join the staff at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park and the American Battlefield Trust for Park Day 2023 for a fun and rewarding day of work at Bristoe Station Battlefield. Projects will include litter pick up, cleaning cemeteries, and trail maintenance throughout the 140acre park. Wear sturdy work shoes, bring gloves, and remember sunscreen. Tools and snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Meet in the parking lot off Iron Brigade Avenue. Please no pets.
Mon. Apr. 17 through Sat. Apr. 22 Dumfries Library
18115 Triangle Shopping Plaza, Dumfries
Celebrate Earth Day by picking up a soil starter cup and flower seed packet. It's the perfect addition, or start, to a native flower garden at your home. The soil starter cup kit will include soil in a cup, a packet of seeds, and instructions on how to plant your seeds and take care of them until they bud and are replanted.
Financial Glee: Rescue Your Retirement
Fri. Apr. 21 | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Haymarket Gainesville Library
14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket
Learn how individuals and business owners can overcome stock market losses, high inflation, tax increases, and recent law changes to get retirement savings back on track quickly and dependably for free.
Sat. Apr. 22 | 9 to 10 a.m.
Neabsco Creek Boardwalk
15125 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge
Learn history along the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk. This history walk explores how people affected this natural creek over the centuries. The group will meet at the Rippon Landing Parking Lot on Blackburn Road under the picnic shelter. Leashed pets are welcome to join, but not all parts of the hike are accessible for wheelchairs. Space is limited. Guests should wear sunscreen and bug spray and should bring bottled water.
Kite Festival
Sat. Apr. 22 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Signal Hill Park
9300 Signal View Drive, Manassas Park
Everyone’s invited to the annual kite festival at Signal Hill Park! April is National Kite Month, so unwind your string, bring your kite, and let it fly! You may purchase a kite at the event for $5, while supplies last.
Sat. Apr. 22 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
House of Mercy
8150 Flannery Court, Manassas
Give your items a second chance – bring them to the Fix-It Fair Event hosted by Keep Prince William Beautiful and House of Mercy. Acceptable items
for repairs are small/large appliances, jewelry, clothing, bicycles, and small furniture. Be sure to register for your repair session: signupgenius.com/ go/10c094ba9a72aa0f4c70-fixitfair?mc_ cid=7043a179d6&mc_eid=c0ec21a8e0#/
Ben Lomond Farm Day
Sat. Apr. 22 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ben Lomond Historic Site
10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas
Ben Lomond was once a thriving farm home to cattle, horses, pigs, and sheep. Activities will include sheep shearing, cooking, planting, historical demonstrations, children’s crafts, and more.
Sat. Apr. 22 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Central Library
8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas
Come explore Central Library's outdoor space, Central Green, and celebrate spring and Earth Day. Enjoy a variety of nature and conservation activities, explore a pollinator garden, and enjoy the story trail. Central Green was made possible with support from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, Environmental Fund and Dominion Energy, Environmental Education and Stewardship grant.
Equality Prince William Pride
Sun. Apr. 23 | 12 to 4 p.m.
Harris Pavilion
9201 Center Street, Manassas
Celebrate pride and diversity in the Greater Prince William County area to include the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. Friends, families, and neighbors are invited to come out, enjoy music (DJ and live), vendors, and kids’ activities.
Historic Preservation Lecture Series: Mosby's War on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
Thur. Apr. 27 | 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Old Manassas Courthouse
9248 Lee Avenue, Manassas
Mosby's Rangers constantly targeted the Orange & Alexandria Railroad during the Civil War and attempted to damage the Federal war effort. Historian Eric Buckland will share Mosby’s attempts to disrupt the railroad and the measures taken to stop him.
13th Anniversary Gala
Fri. Apr. 28 | 6 p.m.
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
The 13th Anniversary Gala provides critical funding to support the Hylton Center’s many performances, arts education programs, and outreach initiatives. An elegant reception, dinner on the Merchant Hall stage, a tribute to our honorees, and an exciting After Party with music and dancing. For information and tickets visit HyltonCenter.org/give/anniversary-gala.
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