Community Corner
Weekend Planner: Walk for the Homeless, Safe Kids, Park History
Want ideas for how to get out of the house this weekend? Woodbridge Patch is here to help with your weekend planner.
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Where/When: Harris Pavillion 9116 Center St, Manassas, Saturday Sept. 24, 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: Take a step to help the homeless. Homelessness in PWC is up 38% this year! Join NVFS and its SERVE campus for a one mile community walk to promote awareness of homelessness in our communities and raise funds for homelessness prevention
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Pricing: $20.
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Where/When: , Saturday Sept. 24, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, and their parents, are invited to Potomac Community Library to join self-defense expert Kris O'hop. During this program children will learn how to recognize dangerous situations and how to protect themselves. Parents must attend this program with their children in order to facilitate a follow up discussion at home.
Pricing: Free, but registration is required and seating is limited.
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Where/When: , Saturday Sept. 24, 10 a.m.
Why Go: Come join Living Historians as they camp out at the preserved site of the Confederate Gun Battery during the Blockade of the Potomac, Freestone Point. Learn about the story of the Battery, watch an artillery demonstration, check out camp life, and talk to the historians and listen to their discussions about the soldiers and the women and children that were left behind. A bus shuttle will be provided to go between Leesylvania State Park, Weens Botts Museum, and Williams Ordinary.
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton, Saturday Sept. 24, 10 a.m.
Why Go: Hundreds of Northern Virginia-area residents are expected to walk in Occoquan Regional Park with their families and friends for a two mile walk to raise money and awareness for food allergies. Also attending will be ABC 7 WJLA Anchor and News Channel 8 Let’s Talk Live Host, Natasha Barrett. Jen Corey, Miss DC 2009, will sing the national anthem. Register at http://www.foodallergywalk.org.
Pricing: Varies based on individual fundraising goals.
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When/Where: , Sunday Sept. 25, 11 a.m.
Why Go: See historic sites from the 1700's and 1800's as you walk a 2 mile trail with a ranger and learn about the unique history of Leesylvania State Park.
Pricing: Free.
