May Community Newsletter





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Plan Your Spring and Summer with PWC Parks! [ [link removed] ]

Opening day for Prince William County Parks & Recreation pools and waterparks is Memorial Day weekend! Get all the details including hours and admissions at pwcva.gov/pools [ [link removed] ]. Speaking of pools, Parks & Recreation is still hiring lifeguards for SplashDown Waterpark. Sign up for a swim test and interview to be a lifeguard this summer at swimtest.pwcparksjobs.com [ [link removed] ]. Registration is also open for May – August programs, so be sure to plan your spring and summer with PWC Parks! 

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*Virginia Primary Election is June 18 – Early Voting Begins May 3* [ [link removed] ] 

This June, Virginia has a statewide Republican Primary for a U.S. Senate seat, and the 7th and 10th U.S. Congressional Districts will each hold both a Republican and a Democratic Primary for the U.S. House of Representatives. Early voting for these primaries begins on May 3. In addition, the Prince William County Office of Elections is currently recruiting Election Officers for the November 2024 Election. Get all the important dates and information on upcoming elections and learn how to become an Election Officer at pwcvotes.org.

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*Are You Fentanyl Aware? * [ [link removed] ]*Plan to Attend a Virtual Session on May 7 or May 13, It May Just Save a Life.* [ [link removed] ] 

National Fentanyl Awareness Day is May 7 and is a day of action for community members to come together to ensure they understand the risks of fentanyl, educate their family and friends, and learn how to take steps to prevent overdose deaths. Prince William Community Services and the Prevention Coalition of Greater Prince William are hosting two virtual screenings and panel discussions, May 7 and May 13, featuring the 25-minute educational video called “The New Drug Talk.” Produced by parents who’ve endured the profound loss of children to fentanyl poisoning, “The New Drug Talk” provides factual information and practical tools you can share with your family and friends. You can also read this story [ [link removed] ] about a Prince William County resident who recently saved her grandson’s life because she was aware of the risk of fentanyl and had learned how to prevent an overdose death thanks to the REVIVE! Training she received from Prince William Community Services.  

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*Join the Office of Community Safety to Foster a Safe PWC Together* [ [link removed] ]

The Prince William County Office of Community Safety is hosting an open house event called "Fostering a Safe PWC Together” on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive in Woodbridge. The goal is to provide residents with the opportunity to learn more about the Office of Community Safety (OCS), other county agencies and community partners that collaborate together to create safer neighborhoods for everyone. The OCS is committed to working collaboratively with residents, community-based organizations, businesses and government to foster a thriving and secure community through prevention and intervention. The open house is an excellent example of this collaboration and offers an opportunity to unite the community with a shared mission of an even safer community.  

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*Get Ready to Ride: Bike to Work Day is May 17* [ [link removed] ] 

Every May, the county’s Department of Transportation partners with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government's Commuter Connections Program to hold Bike to Work Day, encouraging commuters across the region to leave their cars at home and experience the benefits of biking to work. Pull out your bike, plan your route and join the festivities at any of the nine "pit stops" throughout the greater Prince William area to receive free giveaways, food and beverages while supplies last! 

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Make Your Mark in PWC: Celebrating Prince William Businesses [ [link removed] ]

The Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism has kicked off their annual Business Appreciation Month, featuring the fan favorite Make Your Mark event the evening of May 16. This campaign not only celebrates the achievements of local businesses, but also hopes to inspire others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams in Prince William County. Several county government agencies, including Tourism, Taxpayer Services, Development Services and more, will be available to discuss resources and tools for growth. In addition, take a few minutes to listen to stories of Prince William County entrepreneurs [ [link removed] ] who have not only thrived, but also contributed significantly to their communities, in our spotlight series with WTOP News. 

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*FY2025 Budget Approved* [ [link removed] ] 

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget during its meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The FY25 Budget starts July 1, 2024, and advances the county’s strategic priorities, builds internal capacity to advance capital projects, addresses the ratified collective bargaining agreements with Police and Fire and Rescue unions, invests in modernizing information technology digital services for better constituent services, and funds critical needs to improve effective and efficient service delivery. The adopted $1.80 billion general fund budget also meets the Board’s policies and principles of sound financial management.  

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Upgrade Your Next Social Event with Recycling! [ [link removed] ] 

Are you a community group or non-profit organization planning an event? Go green and upgrade your next social event by offering guests single-stream recyclables, glass and food scrap containers as an alternative to the typical fly-infested trash can! Prince William County Solid Waste Management Division makes recycling easy by offering free recycling bins and bags designed for special events in Prince William County. The containers are available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge for this service. 

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*Committing to a Greener Future: Sustainable Actions at Prince William Public Libraries* [ [link removed] ] 

From transforming unwanted plastic bags into new benches to installing water bottle filling stations so less plastic is used, Prince William Public Libraries is actively taking steps to go green. In addition, PWPL has established a Sustainability Work Group to enhance its commitment to sustainability, providing opportunities for staff and the community to collaborate to make positive change. Learn how PWPL is making simple yet substantial changes to have a positive impact on sustainability and the environment.

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Meals on Wheels Delivers Food and More to Older Adults [ [link removed] ]

The Prince William Area Agency on Aging Meals on Wheels program delivers food to residents 60 and over who are unable to leave their homes. But the program volunteers bring more than food — they also check on their client’s wellbeing and offer social interaction to people who may be lonely. The Agency on Aging is currently recruiting volunteers to be able to increase their coverage in the area and make deliveries five days per week.

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National Dam Safety Awareness Day: May 31 [ [link removed] ]

The dams in Prince William County are safe and well maintained, however, it is important to know your risk and know how to respond in the event of a dam emergency. As National Dam Safety Awareness Day is held annually on May 31, the county’s Office of Emergency Management is encouraging all homeowners and business owners to visit pwcva.gov/damsafety [ [link removed] ] and use the interactive map to see if flash flooding from a dam failure could impact their property. The best way to be personally prepared is to plan ahead & sign up for emergency alerts at pwcva.gov/alerts [ [link removed] ]! 

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Important dates to remember

* May 4: REVIVE! Opioid Recognition & Response Training [ [link removed] ]
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* [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]May 4: Circuit Court Seals on Wheels at Dale City Library [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]
* May 4: Neabsco District Dumpster Day [ [link removed] ]
* May 4: Fire & Rescue Pop-Up Event [ [link removed] ]
* May 7: Board of County Supervisors Work Session [ [link removed] ]
* May 7: The New Drug Talk Viewing and Panel Discussion [ [link removed] ]
* May 8: Potomac District Strategic Plan Town Hall  [ [link removed] ]
* May 9: Neabsco District Strategic Plan Town Hall [ [link removed] ]
* May 11: Gainesville District Dumpster Day & Shred Event [ [link removed] ]
* May 11: Fostering a Safe PWC Together Open House [ [link removed] ]
* May 11 & 12: Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Tours [ [link removed] ]
* May 13: The New Drug Talk Viewing and Panel Discussion [ [link removed] ]
* May 14: Board of County Supervisors Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* May 14: QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training [ [link removed] ]
* May 15: Solarize Virginia Webinar [ [link removed] ]
* May 16: Make Your Mark Business Community Celebration [ [link removed] ]
* May 17: Bike to Work Day [ [link removed] ]
* May 17: Walking Tours of Historic Prince William Towns: Dumfries [ [link removed] ]
* May 18: Woodbridge District Dumpster Day & Shred Event [ [link removed] ]
* May 18: Fire & Rescue Pop-Up Event [ [link removed] ]
* May 18: Boardwalk Twilight Hike [ [link removed] ]
* May 18: Mental Health Awareness 5K Walk [ [link removed] ]
* May 23: Partners in Equity & Inclusion Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* May 24: Memorial Day Commemoration [ [link removed] ]
* May 25: Community Pools & Waterparks Open [ [link removed] ]

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Prince William County is the second-largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of nearly 489,000. A highly-educated, racially and ethnically diverse population makes the county one of the most globally represented communities in the region. AAA Bond Ratings, awarded annually from all three ratings agencies, confirms a commitment to a thriving and robust economy. Prince William County encompasses a total area of 348 square miles and includes independent cities and towns, state and federal park properties, and Quantico Marine Corps Base. Steeped in rich history, surrounded by beautiful parks and open space, Prince William County is a community of choice where individuals, families and businesses choose to live, work and play.








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