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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Water day, movie nights and outdoor concerts abound in the last month of the summer.

It’s going to be another hot one, so be sure to keep cool with plenty of water and don’t forget your sunscreen if you plan on being outside this week.

  • Head over to and pick up August’s monthly mind bender contest form and complete it with the whole family.  This month’s topic is “Fun at the Beach.” You could win a prize if you submit your answers! Forms must be completed and turned in by Aug 31 by 9 p.m. for the drawing. 
  • Attend Bingo night with the OWL Volunteer Fire Department in Woodbridge on Aug. 3 and Aug. 6 at 5:15 p.m.
  • Enjoy the U.S. Navy Cruisers Concert at theon Aug. 3 at 7 p.m.
  • Make a “Fairy Tale Memory Game” craft as part of the Starlight Craft series at Potomac Community Library on Aug. 3 at 7:15 p.m.
  • Check out Zak Morgan’s show at Potomac Community Library on Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. and on Aug. 4 at 3 p.m.
  • Make a “Happy Sun Tambourine” at Chinn Park Regional Library during Family Craft Night on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.
  • Escape the summer heat and enjoy Potomac Community Library’s Water Day on Aug. 6 at 2 p.m.
  • Enjoy the Old Bridge Orchestra Concert at the Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza on Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. 
  • Pack a lunch and enjoy a viewing of “Planet 51” at Potomac Community Library on Aug. 8 at 11 a.m.
  • Volunteer at Chinn Park Regional Library and help make the library a little more beautiful on Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.
  • Head out to for the many events held this week:
  • Wriggling Worms on Aug. 3 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
  • Creepy Crawlies on Aug. 4 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
  • Dino Days on Aug. 5 at 11 a.m.
  • Kids Fishing Tournament on Aug. 6 at 9 a.m.
  • Hike for the Cause on Aug. 6 at 9 a.m.
  • Colonial Children’s Games on Aug. 6 at 11 a.m.
  • Lee’s Woods Historic Hike on Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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