OCTOBER 2020
The Kowalewski Family: You Never Know When You are Creating a Memory Cover photo by The Little Photo Shop An exclusive magazine serving the neighborhoods of Old Town and surrounding areas
THIS ISSUE INCLUDES: Piano Becomes a Work of Art for the Community- pg. 8-9 Medical Missionaries Provide Care for Those Less Fortunate - pg. 10-11 Find Your Inner Fire and Make it Roar- pg. 12
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FINANCIAL ADVISOR Whitlock Weath Management Bennett C. Whitlock, CRPC 703-492-7732 bennett.c.whitlock@ampf.com whitlockwealth.com Bennett is currently the CEO & Managing Principal of Whitlock Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial, located in Prince William County VA with offices in Lake Ridge, Leesburg, and Historic Downtown Manassas. Whitlock Wealth recently celebrated its 25th year in business. Bennett is a graduate of Elon University and a native Northern Virginian. Outside of the office, Bennett enjoys running, boating, and has completed eight Marine Corp Marathons.
HEATING, COOLING AND PLUMBING Appleton Campbell Featured Employee: Roger Safrit 540-347-0765 appletoncampbell.com “There is no better sense of accomplishment than leaving a customer’s house at the end of the day knowing that they are comfortable and that they have been our top priority from the initial phone call, to the end of the day walking them through how to operate their brand new system.” Roger Safrit, HVAC Installer. Appleton Campbell is a Class A contractor with masters in plumbing, HVAC, gas fitter, and electrical. To learn more please visit appletoncampbell.com.
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SENIOR LIVING Paramount Senior Living at Manassas Kathleen Gallagher 703-392-0102 kgallagher@paramountsl.net Kathleen is a native of Centreville and has lived in Northern Virginia her whole life. For the past seven years, she has worked in the Senior Living industry, specializing in both Home Care and Assisted Living. She works together with community partners to help community residents better understand the Continuum of Care and better navigate the Senior Healthcare System. Away from work, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her family: her husband and two sons.
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TAX SERVICES Lopez & Company Tax Services Robert Lopez 703-783-6162 lopezandcompany.com Robert is an accountant with over 20 years of experience advising small to medium size businesses and familyowned enterprises; he leads Lopez & Company, a boutique tax and accounting practice and payroll service bureau headquartered in Northern Virginia with clients in the D.C. metro area and across the United States. He is a tax speaker and presenter, and is a frequent guest at Univision to discuss topics related to business and taxation.
LETTER TO THE RESIDENTS
PUBLICATION TEAM Publisher: Michael & Debbie Wykowski Content Coordinator: Christine Craddock Designer: Jenna Heling Contributing Photographer: Melinda Ratcliff, The Little Photo Shop
Dear Residents, Happy October!! New seasons may bring new perspectives. May the bright, beautiful colors of Fall inspire you to embrace the beauty of change. Personal trainer and nutrition coach Gina Devine offers some ideas for maintaining a positive mindset while staying active. A bright, colorful piece of art in Manassas has a long history in the community. Be sure to read about how a piano has become a fixture for all residents to enjoy.
Debbie and Michael Wykowski, Publishers
Christine Craddock, Content Coordinator
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Our charity spotlight this month is Medical Missionaries. This Manassasbased volunteer group of more than 200 doctors, nurses, dentists, and others works to improve the lives and health of the poor in the U.S. and worldwide by providing medical care and supplies, clothing, and food to the areas it serves. Mark and Melissa Kowalewski are making memories right here in town, often surrounded by family and friends, at their home nicknamed ‘The Stumble Inn’. If you have been lucky enough to stumble into their home during holidays or just a casual evening get-together, you will enjoy reading about how this community is helping them make lifelong memories. Keep writing in and we will keep highlighting all the wonderful people in and around Manassas who inspire us to tell stories for all to read.
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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 our Food Pantry stocked all year, please donate: Cans of Chicken/Tuna Macaroni and cheese; Cans of Tomatoes Olive/Vegetable Oil; Pasta and Sauce Cans of vegetables; Cans of soup; Cans of Beans; Cans of fruit Cans of Corn; Cereal Check out the link to our website for an Amazon Wish List as well: www.houseofmercyva.org Food Pantry / Donation Center / Thrift Store 8170 Flannery Ct. Manassas, VA 20109 Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm info@houseofmercyva.org | (703) 659-1636
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RESIDENT FEATURE
The Kowalewski Family:
You Never Know When You are Creating a Memory By Christine Craddock | Photos by The Little Photo Shop We would like to thank Novant Health for sponsoring this month’s feature story. The Kowalewskis’ historic home in the city of Manassas has a clever nickname: the Stumble Inn. The couple lovingly attributes this name to the concept that in their tight knit community, you never know when someone may just stumble in. Their first venture in Manassas was an apartment rental but they quickly fell in love with the town and purchased an 1880s-built home in April of 2016. The family consists of Mark and Melissa, along with their sons, 24-yearold Aaron and 17-year-old Kyle. Both Aaron and Kyle are soccer enthusiasts, having played since they were just 4 years old, and history gurus. Both boys have an adventurous side, and are well traveled and witty, says Mark. “At any family function, you will hear at least a few jokes - old favorites and some new.” Kyle enjoys being with people and is easy to like, always thinking of others and displaying empathy towards others. He attended the Leadership Prince William Summer Youth Academy, which is a 2 week intensive program with a mission to help students develop leadership skills, connect with other like-minded youth, and learn more about their community. Aaron is generous, always helping out family and friends. In 2019, he graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Recreation and Sports Management. His resourcefulness and knack for finding ways
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to solve problems will be an asset in his career choice of event planning. Rounding out the foursome is a 7-year-old Border Collie named Larz who “thinks he is human,” says Mark, and loves being around people. But probably even more unique to his personality is his ability to sing. Both Mark and Melissa hold a degree in Business Management - Mark from George Mason University and Melissa from Old Dominion University. And they both work at home for tourism organizations, but for 2 different towns. After 25 years with the Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Mark now works for Visit Prince William, Prince William County’s Office of Tourism. Visit Norfolk is Melissa’s domain Both Mark and Melissa both remember feeling there was something more beyond friends after they met for the first time. To this day, one silly disagreement they have is who asked who out first. Melissa maintains that it was her and Mark thinks it was him. One possible reason for their success in marriage could be Mark’s response: “I guess women are always right?”
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red, white, and blue outfit complete with hat. But that’s not the only holiday the Kowalewskis revel in. They also wear matching onesies on Christmas morning, and yes, Larz gets one too. Mark and Melissa believe that most people don’t even realize how many people reside in the downtown area. Their friendships made here in town are abundant - much more than when they lived in a planned community. Evenings on the porch of their home usually end up with conversations with neighbors as they walk by or the friendly toot of a car horn as someone they know drives by. If the Kowalewskis lived by any life motto, it would be this: “You never know when you are creating a memory.” Whether it’s in town or while traveling, they make many memories to look back on with family and friends. Their membership with the American Legion Post 10 provides hours of entertainment, like Wednesday Night Bar Bingo and Friday Night Seafood dinners. They are regulars at The Candy Factory’s murder mystery dinners, usually along with a group of 16 friends all dressed up in costume.
A weeklong cruise was planned to celebrate their wedding, since both Mark and Melissa desired a wedding lasting more than a few hours. A group of their closest friends and family joined them on the cruise. “It was an amazing time visiting different ports, having different adventures in each port and creating new memories,” says Mark. It is quite fitting that the Kowalewskis met while working in the hospitality industry, as their home is often the site of many hosted gatherings, whether it be just an impromptu night on the front porch or holiday and community events. Family and friends alike come to the Kowalewski home for the best seat in the house to watch the annual Manasssas parades that come down their street. The home also gives neighbors an excellent view of fireworks. On the fourth of July, the home is made colorful with flags lining the fence. Even Larz gets in on the holiday spirit with a
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The family enjoys taking out their travel trailer to visit new places, most recently Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore. There were about 7 other camping families joining them. They had so much fun, they already booked the trip for next year, maybe with more families coming this time. One favorite annual trip is to the Urbanna Oyster Festival. Although it has been cancelled this year, they will still go camp there with the usual group. But back at home, living within walking distance of restaurants, bars, entertainment, grocery stores, and the train station has them loving everyday life. When asked what they enjoy about living in historic Manassas, they say “where do we begin?” Between being able to walk to everything they need, and a neighborhood full of friends, the Kowalewski family is making memories right in the middle of all that our town has to offer Dreams for memory making into the future include adventures in their travel trailer after retirement. “We want to visit many destinations in the US, visiting family and friends, with a good campfire and our dog all in tow,” says Mark and Melissa. DO YOU KNOW A NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A STORY TO SHARE?
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE SOLD DATE
ADDRESS
CITY
PRICE
BEDS
BATHS
LOCATION
SQUARE FEET
ACREAGE SIZE
8/3/2020
9016 LONGSTREET DRIVE
MANASSAS
$535,500
4
2.5
LIBERIA
2678
.45 .36
8/3/2020
8708 FORT DRIVE
MANASSAS
$350,000
4
2.5
LANDMARK SQUARE
1335
8/6/2020
9203 PARK AVENUE
MANASSAS
$640,000
5
3.5
ROBNEL
3054
.5
8/7/2020
9417 SONIA COURT
MANASSAS
$493,000
5
3.5
BLOOMS CROSSING
3166
.20
8/12/2020
9405 PAIGE COURT
MANASSAS PARK
$480,000
5
3.5
BLOOMS CROSSING
3158
.19 .35
8/14/2020
9406 FAIRVIEW AVENUE
MANASSAS PARK
$506,000
4
2
MANASSAS
2620
8/14/2020
9306 KEVIN COURT
MANASSAS
$499,000
3
3.5
BLOOMS CROSSING
2132
.21
8/17/2020
9253 GARNET COURT
MANASSAS PARK
$383,000
4
2
CAVALRY RUN
1234
.25
8/21/2020
9467 BRIGHTSTAR DRIVE
MANASSAS
$570,000
4
3.5
CAYDEN RIDGE
4420
8/21/2020
9304 STUART AVENUE
MANASSAS
$585,000
4
3.5
ROBNEL
3144
8/21/2020
9145 MULDER COURT
MANASSAS
$443,000
5
3.5
ROSEBERRY
2985
.46 .09
8/24/2020
9605 GLADSTONE STREET
MANASSAS
$610,000
4
3
OWENS WOOD
2872
.36
8/25/2020
9065 PARK AVENUE
MANASSAS
$375,000
4
2
CAVALRY RUN
1734
.29
8/25/2020
7741 BECKHAM COURT
MANASSAS PARK
$540,965
4
2.5
ROSEBERRY
2696
.36
8/26/2020
8222 SKYSTONE LOOP
MANASSAS
$630,000
5
4.5
CAYDEN RIDGE
3716
.20
8/27/2020
9300 WEST STREET
MANASSAS
$417,500
3
1.5
MANASSAS CITY
1463
.06
8/27/2020
9004 GRANT AVENUE
MANASSAS PARK
$585,000
4
2.5
ROBNEL
3276
.46
8/28/2020
9216 MATTHEW DRIVE
MANASSAS
$450,000
5
3.5
BLOOMS CROSSING
3175
.23
8/28/2020
9117 WEST STREET
MANASSAS
$580,000
4
2.5
NORTHWEST
3081
.28
8/28/2020
8959 QUARRY ROAD
MANASSAS
$405,000
3
2.5
OLDE TOWNE SQUARE
1791
.03
8/31/2020
9767 MANASSAS FORGE DRIVE MANASSAS
$494,000
4
2.5
ARROWOOD
2265
.25
8/31/2020
8655 SIGNAL HILL ROAD
$610,000
5
4.5
CARTER
5532
.60
MANASSAS
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LOCAL CONTENT
Local Artists Make a Piano a Work of Art Submitted by the City of Manassas Generations of Manassas youth learned to play piano under the stern, but loving direction of Virginia Speiden Carper. Now both the Steinway piano that she played for most of her 96 years, and the upright piano she used to teach piano will find new life, thanks to a donation by her estate. Mrs. Carper was an unpaid Manassas Baptist Church organist for 50 years, and used her Battle Street home as a piano studio. She estimated that she taught 1,000 students to play the piano, retiring only when she turned 90 years old. The upright piano she used has been painted and decorated thanks to a community art project painted by John Hartt and Laura Lavarnway. The piano has been cleaned and tuned. It will become a street piano at the Harris Pavilion
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where community members are invited to stop by and play. The Steinway piano was moved to the Osbourn High School auditorium, Mrs. Carper’s alma mater, where it will be featured in school performances. Becky Verner, Artistic Director of the Manassas Chorale and Director of Music at Manassas Baptist Church, was a student of Mrs. Carper who remembers her lessons fondly. “There were times that she would tap on your shoulder to make you feel the beat and times when you could tell she was disappointed if you hadn’t practiced that much that week.” Verner says Carper was also known for her piano duets and quartets and that she founded the Manassas Community Concert Association, which gave local residents a taste of great music as renowned artists came to Manassas to perform during its
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LOCAL CONTENT 38 year-long run. She was also the first Woman’s Club of Manassas sponsored music teacher in Prince William County. Mrs. Carper was a familiar presence in the community, helping to establish the Manassas Museum, and presenting an annual award to a deserving firefighter from the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company in memory of her father Albert Speiden, who served as the first president of the company and was the famed architect who counted the Old Town Hall and Candy Factory among his many designs. Mrs. Carper died in 2005. THE ARTISTS - Artist John Hartt was in attendance when the pianos were being moved from the Speiden house and heard mention of painting the piano and making it a community piano. Hartt volunteered the Manassas Art Guild to take on this project. Along with Hartt, artists Laura Lavarnway, Betty Sperty, Michele Frantz, Marti Whitehead, and Maureen Guillot began meeting and sketching out the design. “It’s been a super fun project,” says Hartt. The candy/sweets theme includes jellybeans, fruit, and marshmallow, along with an assortment of goodies coated in sugar. Be sure to stop by the Harris Pavilion and see for yourself. Or take a seat and play some tunes!
VIRGINIA WAR MEMORIAL ANNOUNCES VETERANS DAY ESSAY CONTEST By Virginia War Memorial Foundation
The Virginia War Memorial is now accepting entries for the 2020 Veterans Day Essay Contest. The contest is open to all middle and high school students in Virginia, and a winner will be selected from each age group (grades 6-8 and 9-12). Winners and their teachers will receive a prize, and winning students will be asked to read their submissions aloud as part of the Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. As we reach the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Virginia War Memorial encourages students to reflect on the men and women who have served their country and find inspiration in their service. Subjects of student essays may be those who survived the war, or those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Students should consider the lessons they can learn from their subject, and what we can all take from their example. While selecting subjects, students should consider family members, members of their communities, or others whose stories resonate personally. Subjects may have served in any branch of the military. Essays should focus on the subject’s time in service, though students may also address his or her time before and after the war if relevant. Responses should be developed through research, using interviews and/or primary sources when possible. Students are free to utilize newspaper articles, first person accounts, military records, letters, or more to tell us about the subject, and why he or she is inspirational. Please visit vawarmemorial.org/learn/contests-scholarships/essay/ for the full prompt and for submission information. The deadline to submit is SUNDAY, OCT. 11 at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Morgan Guyer at morgan.guyer@dvs.virginia.gov. This contest is not sponsored by or endorsed by Best Version Media in any way.
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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Medical Missionaries: Volunteers Provide Medical Care to the Poorest of the Poor By Christine Madaio DiStasio, volunteer Medical Missionaries is a Manassas-based volunteer group consisting of more than 200 doctors, nurses, dentists, and others working to improve the lives and health of the poor in the U.S. and worldwide by providing medical care and supplies, clothing, and food to the areas it serves.
Dr Lawrence and staff at St. Joseph Clinic showing some of the medicines that we acquired on their behalf.
Medical Missionaries supports various programs at the Clinic. One of them is a Midwives program. We have several stories at our website on midwives (motwons): https://www.medicalmissionaries.org/newsstories/program-update-maternity-and-infant-care-program/
For over 25 years, Medical Missionaries has been serving the poorest of the poor, both in the USA and around the world. It began with the vision of its founder, Dr. Gilbert Irwin, a longestablished internist from Manassas, who had always looked for opportunities to help the less fortunate. Locally, Medical Missionaries’ volunteers collect medicines, medical supplies and equipment, food, and clothing that is given to those in need in Northern Virginia and Appalachia. Dr. Irwin has found that the need for such support has greatly increased during the time of the pandemic; hospitals and other agencies have reached out to Medical Missionaries Nurse taking temperature of patient to support and supplement outside St. Joseph Clinic before their work with patients and admitting patient into Clinic. clients. The work of the overseas projects began in 1997 when Dr. Irwin was asked to travel to the Dominican Republic and Haiti to assess their medical needs. Observing the lack of medical care, he recruited doctors and nurses, mostly his Manassas
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colleagues, to volunteer to travel with him on medical teams. Realizing the need for a permanent medical facility, they worked over the next years to build St. Joseph Clinic, which opened in 2007. It is still the only medical facility serving about 125,000 people in Thomassique, Haiti, and its surrounding villages. In addition to providing basic medical care, its programs work to improve maternal and infant care, overcome childhood malnutrition, provide vaccinations to prevent disease, teach dental hygiene, and fill many other needs. Medical Missionaries steadily responds to requests for aid overseas, particularly to send medical supplies and equipment to help build and support infrastructure in very poor areas, particularly Africa. Volunteers at the office in Manassas do the heavy work of organizing supplies and loading the sea containers that contain a “hospital in a box” when packed up to capacity. To date, about 200 sea containers have been sent worldwide.
Container sent to Guinea Bissau
“It takes a village” truly to do the work that Medical Missionaries does. Every donation - financial or material - makes a difference, with 99 cents of every dollar donated going directly to helping the poor throughout the world. This totally volunteer organization has less than 0.5% overhead. Donors and volunteers are the backbone of the work that is done by this organization and every donation goes a long way to support the domestic and international programs of Medical Missionaries.
For information about the work of Medical Missionaries, please contact us at 9590 Surveyor Court, Manassas, 703-335-1800, email info@ medicalmissionaries.org, visit our website at www.medicalmissionaries. org or find us on Facebook.
Left: One of the containers recently sent to Cote-d-Ivorie Middle: Picture of the St. Joseph Clinic in Haiti Right: Picture of Dr Gil and a volunteer at the Manassas office. Finishing sorting some of the donated items before sending them to needy families.
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Find Your Inner Fire and Make it Roar! By Gina Devine Remember a time when you could go to church, dinner, the grocery store, or the gym without wearing a mask? It was not that long ago, but since March, the world has had to slow down. At first it was a shock and we experienced fear, anger, and frustration. Then many of us found peace in the fact that we had to slow down. We got to reconnect with our family. Our priorities shifted and we juggled work to take care of our families, teach our children, explore Mother Nature, and more. Change can be scary, but it can also be a sign of amazing growth and strength and I truly believe we all have that in us. During this time, it can be hard to stay positive and more so, healthy and fit! Whether it is during a pandemic, a move, a job loss, illness or a million other things, please remember our mind is a powerful tool and that voice inside is the voice that you hear the most. You can train it, like any other muscle in your body, and like all training, you need to stay consistent to see results. Tell yourself every day how blessed you are, how happy you are, how much you love yourself. The way you talk to yourself will become what you believe and when you believe it, so will others. Your tribe should lift you up! Start every day filling in these blanks, I am___________, and today will be awesome because ___________. Setting a positive tone for the day will increase your chances of having a positive day! NUTRITION!!! Have you heard abs are built in the kitchen or
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you are what you eat? The human body is in a constant state of regeneration and the food we fuel our bodies with aids (good or bad) in that regeneration process. Eating lean proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains give our body the fuel it needs to run efficiently. Having a nutrition coach can help you understand what you need to properly fuel your body to hit your goals, but at a minimum, eat clean and avoid processed foods! I did not forget about your workouts! Don’t worry, you don’t have to do anything crazy. Start simple and try to hit 10K steps per day! Wake up and go for a walk before you even start your busy day. Then take a walk around lunch time and another after dinner. Moving outside helps to stimulate your brain and make your body work with various elements you won’t get from walking on a treadmill. Have you ever tried yoga? The benefits from yoga are endless. Increased flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, improved respiration, energy and vitality and maintaining a balanced metabolism to name a few. There are so many styles of workouts from strength training to Tabata to HIIT and more. Having a coach that knows your goals, resources, and limitations allows them to build a custom program just for you. The simplicity of consistency is what makes this all hard, but I assure you it is simple. Think positive, eat clean, and move every day. There are so many coaches out there, so interview and find one; virtual coaches are out there too. Find your inner fire and make it ROAR! My name is Gina Devine and I am a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach here in northern VA! I coach my clients on mindset, nutrition and fitness as it is my passion to help people live their best life! IG - @iamsimply.devine | FB – www.facebook.com/IAmSimplyFit.Devine
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The Manassas Farmers Market is open to the public but please wear a face mask and practice social distancing. You can also pre-order food and produce at visitmanassas.org for pickup at either market. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: Free LOCATIONS Saturdays - Prince William Commuter Lot (across from Baldwin Elementary) Thursdays - Harris Pavilion
MULTIPLE DATES Mighty Sprinters Kids Fall 2020 Race Series This sports and rec league will host races for kids throughout October and November. Each race is held on a Saturday and has a theme. Wednesday practices are optional. Each race follows CDC guidelines so there are only 10 children in each heat. Trophies for top finishers in each distance OCTOBER 4 - Favorite Shirt Day OCTOBER 11 - Mixmatched Clothes and Shoes OCTOBER 18 - Costume/Superhero OCTOBER 25 - Fun Socks NOVEMBER 1 - Funny Hats and Parent 1 Mile Time: 4 to 5 pm Cost: Prices at https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Manassas/MightySprinters Location: Jennie Dean Park, 9501 Dean Park Lane
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OCTOBER 10 Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike The nonprofit organization Irreverent Warriors will host this hike for veterans, active duty, national guard, and reservists only. These hikes are held as therapeutic events designed to help prevent veteran suicide by bringing them together to heal wounds of war. Time: 6 am to 5 pm Cost: Go to eventbrite for ticket costs Location: 10266 Battleview Parkway OCTOBER 10 Northern Virginia Reptile Expo Come to the Prince William County Fairgrounds to see reptiles and purchase feeders and anything else you might need. Time: 9 am to 3 pm Cost: $8 adults and children over 9; $3 children 2 to 9 Location: 10624 Dumfries Road OCTOBER 24 Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Bring your unused and expired prescription medications to Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center to dispose of them safely and legally. This initiative is a collaboration of the Prince William Police Department and Manassas Police Department with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and community groups. Time: 10 am to 2 pm Cost: Free Location: 8700 Sudley Road
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COMMUNITY CONTENT OCTOBER 25 All About the Books: A Virtual Book Party Author Liletta Harlem will be hosting a virtual event celebrating the release of her 2 books. There will be entertainment, interviews, and giveaways. Time: 6 to 9 pm Cost: $5, tickets on eventbright Location: Online OCTOBER 31 Holiday Crafts, Desserts, & Sweets The City of Manassas and Chic Events DC will host this event at the Manassas Museum lawn with crafts, desserts, pumpkin decorating, kids’ costume parade, and more. Time: 12 to 5 pm Cost: Free but register for tickets on eventbrite Location: 9101 Prince William Street OCTOBER 31 Frankenstein The Manassas Ballet Theatre will host a live stream of the classic, frightful legend of Frankenstein from the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Time: 7:30 to 10:30 pm Location: Online
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OCTOBER 31 BES Blessing of the Horses and Fall Colors Ride 2020 The Battlefield Equestrian Society will host their annual blessing and short, self-guided fall color trail ride. Time: 9 am to 12 pm Cost: Details to come at battlefieldequestriansociety.org Location: 6511 Sudley Road
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