October Community Newsletter
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Halloween
Join Parks & Rec in October for Fall Fun
It?s October and ?spooky season? is right around the corner. Prince William County Parks and Recreation has lots of fun, exciting and ?haunted? events happening in Prince William County, so we hope you will join us throughout October for some fall fun ? if you dare.
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Bull run library
Bull Run Library Reopens with New Look and Modern Technologies
As residents walk through the doors of Bull Run Library, they are now greeted with an updated?look, open and inviting spaces, enhanced services and the only Makerspace in the region with an HQ Moxie long-arm quilting machine. These are some of the many improvements to the Bull Run Library that reopened Monday, September 12, 2022, after extensive renovations.
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ribbon cutting
Kaiser Permanente Opens New $200 Million Caton Hill Medical Center in Woodbridge
On Monday, September 19, Kaiser Permanente opened their largest state-of-the-art medical center on the East Coast. Located at 13285 Minnieville Road in Woodbridge, the center is the seventh major hub in the Mid-Atlantic region, including five stories with a total 245,000 square feet.
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compost
Composting Fall Leaves is a Great Activity for Lawn and Garden Health
Fall brings unique flavors like pumpkin spice, leisure activities like watching new TV shows and picturesque scenery like striking colors and falling leaves. Many gardeners and sustainability enthusiasts have leaf composting on their list of fun activities for fall. Composting can be a rewarding experience because compost helps soil, plants and lawns. Composting also reduces the need to landfill organic material, saving landfill space.
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walk to school
*International Walk to School Day*
Prince William County Fire and Rescue System firefights will join students from selective schools around the county to celebrate International Walk to School Day. Although this year?s event will take place on Wednesday, October 12, Prince William County schools will extend the activity throughout the month.
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haunted house
Safety Measures for Halloween Haunted Houses and Carnivals
Halloween season is a fun time of year, yet it is also when life-safety issues surrounding the public become a concern. The?Prince William County Fire and Rescue System?wants to take this opportunity to remind all nonprofit organizations, merchants and school personnel of their responsibility to ensure the safety of their patrons during operation of activities and events like haunted houses and carnivals.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
* *October 4, 2022:?*Dale City Library Food Distribution
* *October 7, 2022:*?Potomac Library Food Distribution
* *October 7, 2022:?*Fridays at 5 [ [link removed] ]
* *October 11, 2022:?*Board of County Supervisors Regular Meeting
* *October 12, 2022:?*Architectural Review Board Meeting
* *October 15, 2022:?*Student Leadership Council Application Deadline [ [link removed] ]
* *October 15, 2022:?*Fire and Rescue Open House in Celebration of Fire Prevention Week [ [link removed] ]
* *October 18, 2022:?*Board of County Supervisors Work Session
* *October 18, 2022:?*Board of County Supervisors Public Hearings
* *October 20, 2022:?*Racial and Social Justice Commission Meeting
* *October 22, 2022:?*Woodbridge Community Cleanup Dumpster Day [ [link removed] ]
* *October 29, 2022:?*Haunted Mini Golf [ [link removed] ]
* *October 30, 2022:?*Haunted Mini Golf [ [link removed] ]
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Prince William County is the second-largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of nearly 467,000. 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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