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Happyfall!
It’s hard to believe that the kids are already back in school! This seemed like an especially short summer.
Some student athletes had even shorter summers: They hit the gym, track, eld and links weeks ago. In this issue, we’ve included the schedules for all of the Gainesville High School varsity fall sports. That said, our neighborhoods are full of kids who will be getting back into their after-school activities this fall. Is your child an actor, artist or musician? A dancer or budding diplomat? Did they spend their summers on a mission? I’d love to hear about their out-of-school activities. Send an email to me at mweaver@bestversionmedia.com.
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Please help us feed the hungry in NoVa! WE NEED: fresh vegetables, fruit, dairy and meat (if delivered directly to HoM).
To help keep the food pantry stocked all year, please donate: cans of tomatoes, chicken, tuna, vegetables, soup, beans, fruit and corn; macaroni and cheese; olive/ vegetable oil; pasta and sauce; cereal.
Check out the link to our website for an Amazon wish list as well: www.houseofmercyva.org
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VETTESforVETS
By Frances Middleton | Photos by Johnna Dominick, Johnna Michelle Productions
The Warrior Retreat at Bull Run welcomed 210 Corvettes and classic cars to the fth annual Vettes for Vets.
The polished chrome and vast array of colors were a beautiful sight to behold. NBC4 meteorologist Chuck Bell spent the day as a celebrity judge.
Thanks to sponsors, donors, exhibitors, volunteers and all community attendees who made the day a success. Warrior family stays and programs are made possible through your support. Together we are changing lives and making a positive impact for our nation’s heroes.
Willing Warriors’ mission is to provide cost-free retreat stays and other programs that bring a positive impact to the lives of wounded, ill or injured military service members and their families. These programs serve as a temporary respite from hospital environments, allowing them to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect with their loved ones.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Saturday, Sept. 7
Saturday, Sept. 14
Saturday, Sept. 21
JAZZ ON THE LAWN
@ 14019A Glenkirk Road, Gainesville
BRINGING THE ‘80s DANCE PARTY BACK TO SUNSHINE RIDGE
@ The Winery at Sunshine Ridge, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville Enjoy wine, beer, cider, delicious food, gorgeous views and some ‘80s too.
Time: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Cost: Free thewineryatsunshineridgefarms.com
Saturday, Sept. 7
BRADLEY STEELE LIVE
@ Trouville Brewing Co, 14600 Washington Street, Haymarket Live performance.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. • Cost: Free trouvaillebrewingco.com
Thursdays, Sept. 12, 19, 26
SENIOR DINNERS
HOSTED BY MORRISON HEALTHCARE
@ Morrison Healthcare Café, 15225 Heathcote Blvd., Haymarket
Mark your calendars every Thursday for an evening with friends and enjoy a healthy, home-cooked meal hosted by Morrison Healthcare.
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. • Cost: $6.49 per meal, with additional side salads and grab-and-go items available for an extra fee. uvahealth.com
Friday, Sept. 13 – Sunday, Sept. 29
OKTOBERFEST
@ The Farm Brewery at Broad Run Food, music, beer releases.
Time: Varies • Cost: Free thefarmbreweryatbroadrun.com/event/oktoberfest-2024
RC RACING NIGHTS
@ Erin’s Elderberries, 4257 Aiken Drive, Suite D, Warrenton Bring your hobby-grade RC cars or non-hobby-grade RC cars out for fun for all ages. If you would like to participate but don’t have an RC car of your own, you may borrow one of our hobby-grade loaner cars for free.
Time: Sign-ups begin at 5 p.m., racing starts at 6 p.m. Cost: Free erinselderberries.com
Sunday, Sept. 15
ROCKIN’ THE TIKI BAR
@ Blue Ridge Seafood, 15704 Lee Highway, Gainesville Outdoor show on the Tike Bar patio at BRS.
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. • Cost: Free blueridgeseafood.com/events
Thursday, Sept. 19
LADIES NIGHT – ‘80s EDITION
@ Sunshine Ridge Lane, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville
Be prepared to enjoy drinks, dancing, prizes, shopping from local vendors, food trucks, and a live DJ! Wear your best ‘80s themed out t. Tickets get you entry into the ra e and your rst drink or ight.
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Cost: $10 online and $15 at the door thewineryatsunshineridgefarms.com
Thursday, Sept. 19, Oct. 17
THIRD THURSDAYS
@ Merchants View Square, Haymarket
Meet every third Thursday at the outdoor plaza space between Olde Dominion Tavern and Tony’s NY Pizza for live music, activities, drink specials and more.
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Cost: Free shopdominionvalley.com
Virginia Women and Family Support Center hosts an evening under the stars with the soothing melodies of live jazz music presented by The Continental Jazz Congress. Dinner provided by BJ’s Brewhouse and complimented with a dessert bar. All proceeds donated to housing women and families in need.
Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Cost: $75 in advance vawfsc.org
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28, 29
OCCOQUAN FALL ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
@ Historic Occoquan
The Fall Arts & Crafts Show features two packed days of a wide range of 300 makers and creators in more than 20 categories. Live music in the Beer & Wine Garden in River Mill Park. Imagination Alley for kids.
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Cost: Free occoquanfestivals.com
Saturday, Sept. 28
2024 MANASSAS LATINO FESTIVAL
@ 9201 Center Street, Manassas
This annual event includes live music, dance performances, diverse foods and other fun activities for the entire family, all in celebration of the cultural heritage.
Time: 11 a.m. • Cost: Free manassaslatinofestival.com
Saturday, Sept. 28
GEORGE MASON SPACE DAY
@ George Mason University, 4477 Aquia Creek Lane, Fairfax George Mason Space Day is an exciting, collaborative, and engaging event, with an aim to educate the public on the technology and science behind some of the leading aerospace projects in the area. The day o ers lectures from those at the forefront of space exploration and a number of organizations with hands-on space-related activities, educational information, and more.
Time: 3 p.m. - 6.p.m. • Cost: Free science.gmu.edu/masonspaceday
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Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13
BATTLE OF BRISTOE STATION ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
Saturday, Oct. 12
SUNSHINE RIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
2024 BENEFITTING CANCER CAN ROCK
@ Sunshine Ridge Lane, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville Fall music festival lled with an afternoon of live music, food, wine, beer, cider and seltzer--all with an absolutely beautiful lakefront view to support the initiatives of Cancer Can Rock, a non-pro t organization founded by Jim Ebert, a multiplatinum record producer, himself a cancer survivor.
Time: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. • Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door cancercanrock.org
Saturday, Oct. 12
BRISTOE STATION LUMINARY
@ Bristoe Station Battle eld Heritage Park, Bristow Tour the Bristoe Station battle eld at night to see 1,000 luminary candles placed for the soldiers who died at Bristoe Station during the Civil War. Living history vignettes will be located across the battle eld and guided tours will lead visitors to meet the individuals who made history here.
Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Cost: Free, donations accepted historicpreservation@pwcgov.org
@ Bristoe Station Battle eld Heritage Park, Iron Brigade Unit Ave and Tenth Alabama Way, Bristow Join Bristoe Station Battle eld Heritage Park sta and volunteers to commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station, the climactic action of Robert E. Lee’s last o ensive campaign of the Civil War. Take a walking tour of the battle eld and learn about the war’s last major battle fought in Prince William County.
Time: Tours begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Artillery ring demonstrations will be held at noon and 2 p.m. Saturday. “Be a Civil War Artillerist” activity will be held throughout Saturday.
Cost: Free 703-366-3049
Thursday, Oct. 24
LADIES NIGHT, HALLOWEEN EDITION
@ Sunshine Ridge Lane, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville Be prepared to enjoy drinks, dancing, prizes, shopping from local vendors, food trucks, and a live DJ! Wear your Halloween costume. Tickets get you entry into the ra e and your rst drink or ight!
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door thewineryatsunshineridgefarms.com
Friday, Oct. 25
CAMPFIRE GHOST STORIES
@ Ben Lomond, 10321, Sudley Maor Drive, Manassas Ben Lomond has a diverse and grim history as a Civil War hospital, a farm, and a private home. Over the years, many local residents have claimed to see ghosts and other spooky happenings at the site. Is Ben Lomond haunted or not? Join us for an eerie evening around the camp re to hear some of the ghost stories associated with the historic site. Bring your own chair and ashlight.
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person; children 6 and under are free historicpreservation@pwcgov.org
Saturday, Oct. 26
OLD TOWN MANASSAS HOLIDAY
CRAFTS & TREATS
@ Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas Vendors, entertainment and food trucks.
Time: Noon - 5 p.m. • Cost: Free artsandcrafts@royal-eventsplanning.com
Saturday, Nov. 2
WILLING WARRIORS 9 TH ANNUAL GALA
@Lansdowne Spa and Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg
Celebrate warriors and the community that serves them at 9th annual black tie gala.
Time: 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. • Cost: Varies willingwarriors.org/annual-gala
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JUST RUN: JAMES STANLEY (and Family)
By Marianne Weaver | Photos by The Little Photo Shop
The are a lot of runners in our neighborhoods, but none more recognizable than James Stanely. Sometimes he’s in costume – Buddy the Elf, Captain America, a lepreachan, the Easter bunny, Santa, a jedi … just to name a few – always carrying the American ag.
“I carry that ag with me on my runs as a way to pay respect to all the members of the military who are serving, have served, or have paid the ultimate sacri ce,” he said.
JUST RUN
Stanley started running in April 2015, when he learned that his father passed away.
“I honestly can’t explain it any other way;” he said. “At 10 p.m. my brother called and told me and for whatever reason I decided I was going to go for a run.”
He’s been a dedicated runner ever since. For awhile he blended in with the other runners along Linton Hall Road. But how fun is that? In 2019, he ran in an adult onesie, then he picked up the pink bunny costume.
“I’ve done this as a way to cheer people up during runs,” he said. “I mean, how funny is it to see a 6-foot pink bunny running down Linton Hall? Some of the best moments have to be running as Santa or Buddy the Elf. You have to see the kids light up in the car, screaming out the windows. The Captain America was pretty fun too.”
In 2019, after a Veterans Day run in D.C., he started carrying the American ag.
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“I run for a group called Team RWB (red, white and blue),” he said. “It’s a veteran organization aimed at getting like-minded military members together and creating that comradery that you lose when you leave the military.”
RUNNING FOR A CAUSE
Stanley typically runs seven miles, although that can increase if he’s training for a longer race. In 2019 he joined Team RWB for the Marine Corps Marathon.
“I raised a little over 4k putting me in the top three for our group,” he said.
More recently, he accepted a charity bib in the Boston Marathon supporting a team called SquashBusters.
“SquashBusters is a group in Massachusetts that is aimed at teaching urban youth how to play squash but also prepare them for higher learning, teaching them life skills and creating lifelong bonds and friendships,” he said. “For this race I raised a little over 8k.”
He said the Boston Marathon was the “coolest, hardest, most amazing run.”
“I also will have the pleasure of running the Chicago Marathon in October as a gift to myself for my 40th Birthday,” he said.
In September, he’s going to run with the Alexandria-based Old Town Run Club to support Tunnel to Towers.
“It’s an amazing organization that runs in memory of Fire ghter Stephen Gerard Siller,” he said. “We will be starting on Sept. 8 at the Pentagon tracking 200+ miles on the way to NYC ground
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zero nishing on the 11th. I am very much looking forward to this one!”
For more information on Tunnel to Towers, visit T2T.org.
James’ wife, Erin, posts on Instagram (@ lintonhall agrunner) and Western Prince William Chatter Facebook page for local runners to track his runs.
“She also puts a lot of her time into helping me do the fundraising events as well as letting me have the time to get my runs in,” he said, adding that he welcomes company along his run. “A 7-minute mile is the same distance as a 14-minute mile. Set small goals and build on that. Runners are some of the greatest friends you will ever make.”
STANLEY FAMILY
James and Erin met at a mutual friend’s house party.
“Neither of us can remember our rst date,” he said. “After 16 years of marriage and 18 years together that’s a tough one to remember.”
They were married in a small wedding in an Alexandria courthouse in 2009 – just them and their parents.
“We had our immediate family out to Italian in Tysons Corner,” he said. “I really enjoyed having the most important people with us as opposed to hundreds of folks.”
They have three daughters: Summer, 15, Brooklyn, 13, and Rylen, 8.
Summer is a junior at Patriot High School. She is a member of the advanced choir as well as many other travel choir groups. For the past ve years, she has studied ballet at Virginia National Ballet and takes singing and piano lessons.
Brooklyn is a freshman at Patriot and will be trying out for the swim team.
Rylen is in third grade at Victory Elementary School.
Both Brooklyn and Rylen swim year-round with NCAP.
“They are all very well-mannered, respectful young ladies,” he said.
The Stanleys are Washington sports fans, especially when it comes to the Capitals. They have season tickets.
“The Capitals have treated me like royalty,” said James who is a Navy Reservist. “When I was away on deployment in 2017 they helped me surprise my girls a week before Christmas when I was returning.”
And, although James said they don’t really have a family motto, the Stanley family always have each other’s backs.
“I also joke that with a house full of women I need to have good chocolate and ice cream,” he said.
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GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FalL Sports Schedules
Friday, Sept. 13..............................vs.
Friday, Sept. 27............................vs. Osbourn Park High School
Thursday, Oct. 10.................................... @ Patriot High School
Friday, Oct. 18 @ Battle eld High School
Friday, Oct. 25 vs. Osbourn High School
Thursday, Oct. 31......... @ Freedom High School (South Riding) Friday, Nov.
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CROSS COUNTRY
Wednesday, Sept. 4 District Mini @ Patriot High School 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 7 ......Invitational @ Great Meadows Events Center .....................8 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14 Invitational @ Pole Green Park (Mechanicsville, Pa.) 9 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21 Invitational @ Oatlands Plantation 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 25 District Mini @ Patriot High School ...............................5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5 Holiday Classic @ Great American Festival (Cary, N.C.) 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 9 District Mini @ Patriot High School 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19 ......Meet @ Pole Green Park (Mechanicsville, Pa.)....................9 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31 District Championship @ Great Meadows Events Center 11 a.m.
FIELD HOCKEY
Games start @ 7 p.m., unless noted otherwise.
Tuesday, Aug. 27 ......................vs. Mountain View High School
Tuesday, Sept. 3 @ Battle eld High School
Thursday, Sept. 5 @ Osbourn High School
Tuesday, Sept. 10 • 6 p.m.....................vs Freedom High School (South Riding)
Wednesday, Sept. 11 @ Unity Reed High School
Monday, Sept. 16 ........................ @ Colgan Senior High School
Tuesday, Sept. 17 vs. Osbourn Park High School
Thursday, Sept. 19 vs. Kettle Run High School
Tuesday, Sept. 24 .................................. vs. Patriot High School
Thursday, Sept. 26 vs. Battle eld High School
Monday, Sept. 30 @ Paul VI Catholic High School
Tuesday, Oct. 1 ................................... vs. Osbourn High School
Monday, Oct. 7 • 5:45 p.m. @ Freedom High School (South Riding)
Wednesday, Oct. 9.......................... vs. Unity Reed High School
Monday Oct. 14 @ Patriot High School
Tuesday, Oct. 15 vs. Osbourn Park High School
VOLLEYBALL
Games start @ 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 27......................................... vs. Mountain View
Thursday, Aug. 29 @ Woodbridge High School
Tuesday, Sept. 3 ............................... @ Battle eld High School
Wednesday, Sept. 4..........................@ Unity Reed High School
Thursday, Sept. 5 @ Osbourn High School
Tuesday, Sept. 10 .......vs. Freedom High School (South Riding)
Tuesday, Sept.17 ............................................ vs. Osbourn Park
Wednesday, Sept. 18 @ Mountain View High School
Saturday, Sept. 21 .............................. Invitational Tournament @ Dominion High School
Tuesday, Sept. 24 vs. Patriot High School
Thursday, Sept. 26 vs. Battle eld High School
Tuesday, Oct. 1 ................................... vs. Osbourn High School
Monday, Oct. 7 vs. Colgan Senior High School
Tuesday, Oct. 8 @ Freedom High School (South Riding)
Wednesday, Oct. 9.......................... vs. Unity Reed High School
Tuesday, Oct. 15 @ Osbourn Park High School
Monday, Oct. 21 @ Patriot High School
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Keep Prince William Beautiful
By Marianne Weaver
In 1982, a group of Prince William County residents banned together to organize a spring cleanup e ort. Known as then as the Prince William Clean Community Council, the team quickly recognized the importance of education for long-term success. After a rigorous certi cation process, the Council became a certi ed a liate of Keep America Beautiful (KAB), the authority on litter prevention issues throughout the world.
“Following our a liation status, in spring 2012, the Clean Community Council became Keep Prince William Beautiful,” said Rico Fleshman, executive director. “ Proud to be aligned with both an award-winning green community and a national network of over 1,000 other environmental community organizations, renaming ourselves Keep Prince William Beautiful is an honor.”
THE DETAILS
Keep Prince William Beautiful is a 501(c)(3) environmental organization that serves Prince William County through partnering with residents, businesses, community organizations and the government to educate and inspire environmental stewards who, through locally informed action, actively work to reduce litter waste, increase recycling, and broaden environmental education throughout the County.
“We serve the residents, community and civic organizations and partners in Prince William County,” he said. “In 2023 we created the Prince William County Green Business
SOCIALS
X: twitter.com/KPWB_org
Facebook: facebook.com/kpwborg/ LinkedIN: linkedin.com/company/keepprince-william-beautiful
Instagram: instagram.com/kpwborg
Council (PWCGBC), which is designed to invite businesses to participate in the environmental health of Prince William County by making their own contributions in the form of volunteerism, decreasing litter, increasing business recycling, and developing lasting environmental sustainability programs that impact the local level.”
GETTING INVOLVED
Keep Prince William Beautiful o er many forms of community involvement, including recycling and education, storm drain labeling and water quality projects, community cleanup events such as neighborhood and shopping center surveys, litter removal and Adopt-A-Spot programs. There are also volunteer opportunities for planting community or pollinator gardens and trees.
“I am particularly proud of the work we have been doing with education and in the schools,” said Fleshman. “This not only allows us to introduce students to projects, careers and opportunities in environmental sustainability, it also allows us to be creative and have fun while doing it.”
He said one of the more popular presentations was the “Trash Suit” presentation.
“We were fortunate enough to receive the actual suit from Robin Green eld, a global activist and wear that to schools to demonstrate how much trash we as individuals produce,” he said. “It was visually captivating for the students and really made them think.”
Another highlight, he said, is the Adopt-A-Shelter program partnership with Ominride.
“This program started in 2022 by selecting local artists to create environmentally themed original artwork that were then displayed on bus shelters around the county,” he said, adding that the four-shelter program has added eight more shelters, including a partnership with the Town of Dumfries. “This award-winning program brings a bit of culture to the county and the vibrant beautiful works of the artists have made a di erence in each location.”
The goal, he said, is to have artwork installed on every bus shelter in the county. He added that there is a litter component with this program that requires the adoptee to clean litter from around the shelter at least twice per month.
For more information about volunteering, visit kpwb.org.
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Mabir R. Sugatan, born in Barranquilla, Colombia, inherited an extraordinary talent for beauty and glamour from her parents, both luminaries in the beauty industry. Recognized as a Fashion Designer and an innate artist, Mabir was immersed in the world of aesthetics from a young age. While her early passion for fashion design led her to formal education, it was in aesthetics that she truly found her calling. Graduating with distinction from the International School of European Aesthetics in 1995, Mabir embarked on a remarkable career.
Mabir's artistry in the world of aesthetics is unparalleled. She has become an iconic figure in the non-invasive cosmetic industry, with nearly three decades of experience. As a Licensed International Master Medical Aesthetician and Licensed Aesthetic Educator, Mabir has trained and mentored numerous Doctors, Nurses, and Estheticians, while working alongside renowned doctors, including the Chief of Dermatology of New York State at a leading Dermatology Center. Her expertise has garnered attention from major media outlets like Telemundo and Univision, where she has been featured multiple times.
Mabir’s innovative approach blends natural, holistic techniques with the latest scientific advancements, earning her widespread acclaim. Her powerful connections with luxurious European-based products ensure that each dermis receives precisely what it needs, making her a highly respected figure in the industry. Under Mabir’s leadership, Healthydermis has been awarded for offering the best laser hair removal treatments and is recognized for its advanced technology and transformative results. The clinic’s slogan, "The Art of Aesthetic Science," reflects the perfect combination of art and science for amazing results.
Mabir regularly collaborates with prestigious companies, including Physiodermie, a leader in MEIMA technology. With Physiodermie's advanced microencapsulation science, Healthydermis achieves exceptional skin transformation, reflecting Mabir’s deep understanding that true skin care works from the inside out.
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