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By Prince William Living
Brought to you by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, the strongest voice for the business community in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan region. Finding people to meet and business networking events is always important. And Prince William Living is all about community, making connections and supporting quality of life. Here are just a few events where you can get connected – virtual or in person!
Level up your business with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. Showcase your business in the Chamber’s Expo, featuring businesses from across the Prince William Region, Manassas and Manassas Park. Wednesday, March 15, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. | Out of the Blue Restaurant, 5005 Wellington Road, Gainesville
Digital Kindness Event
Osbourn High School PTSA will host a Create with Kindness program for Manassas families, made possible by National PTA and TikTok. Families will participate in conversations about digital kindness, responsibility and safety, as well as TikTok’s parental controls. Families will also engage with a student panel and learn about their online experiences. Middle school and high school parents, guardians and teens are the suggested audience for this event. Dinner is included. Wednesday, March 15, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Osbourn High School Fine Arts Commons, 1977 Eagle Way, Manassas
8th Annual Rise Against Hunger
Help fight hunger both locally and internationally! Lutheran Church of the Covenant and Woodbridge Rotary Club are hosting the 8th Annual Rise Against Hunger packaging event. Lots of volunteers are needed to help set up, pack meals and clean up – the goal is to package 30,000 meals. Volunteers are also asked to bring non-perishable foods that day for the families at Neabsco Elementary. Please visit bit.ly/3JYkln6 to sign up and donate. Saturday, March 18, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Neabsco Elementary School, 3800 Cordell Avenue, Woodbridge
2023 Spring Conference – Prince William County Green Business Council
A full day conference with speakers from PWC government, environmental sessions, local exhibitors and a networking lunch. Topics for breakout sessions include business recycling, managing waste and liability, financial advantages of environmental sustainability, environmental investing, environmental philanthropy and more! Register at pwcgbc.org/2023springconference. Tuesday, March 21, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Battlefield Hilton Garden Inn, 7001 Infantry Ridge Road, Manassas
The Sweeney Barn will host a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event is open to all residents who wish to donate blood and help support a good cause. Volunteers can sign up to donate blood at the Sweeney Barn blood drive by clicking here. The website provides information about the event, including the date and time, and instructions on registering. Tuesday, March 21, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Sweeney Barn, 9310 Discovery Blvd., Manassas
One Community Social Services Grand Re-Opening
One Community Social Services is proud to announce a new location for their donation center, which provides essential items to newly resettled refugees. These items include clothing, diapers, mattresses, furniture, and more! Volunteers are on site to assist families and provide translation services as needed. Wednesday, March 22, 3:30 p.m. | One Community Social Services, 2700 Potomac Mills Circle Unit 873, Woodbridge
Lake Ridge Toastmasters Open House
The Lake Ridge Toastmasters has been helping the Woodbridge community improve their public speaking and leadership skills for over 30 years! The Spring Fling Open House will be a Hybrid Event: in-person at the Tall Oaks Community Center, or email [email protected] for the Zoom link. Refreshments will be provided. If you are looking to improve your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly environment, Lake Ridge Toastmasters is the place for you! Wednesday, March 22, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Tall Oaks Community Center, 12298 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge and on Zoom.
The Breaking Cycles Women’s Conference 2023
Carried To Full Term announced its first annual Women’s Conference, the “Breaking Cycles Women’s Conference 2023.” Dedicated to empowering women to explore healing and break cycles, by helping women attend to pain and cyclical patterns created by past trauma, the event will convene empowering leaders on the frontline of advocating for women’s health and wellness, driving social progress, and using their unique platforms to create meaningful change. The ‘Breaking Cycles Women’s Conference’ will convene a diverse range of industry leaders from the worlds of business, media, leadership, therapy, health, wealth, and more. For more event information and to register for the Breaking Cycles Women’s Conference event, visit breakingcycleswomensconference.com/. Saturday, March 25, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Verizon Auditorium, George Mason University, Manassas
If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s, dementia or another chronic condition, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs, and the benefits of early planning. Register here. Saturday, March 25, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. | Potomac Place, 2133 Montgomery Avenue, Woodbridge
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2023 Valor Awards at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. The annual event recognizes police, fire, and rescue workers for their courageous and often life-saving actions. Recipients are nominated by their chiefs and selected by a committee of their peers and members of the business community. The free event is open to the community. Register to attend here. Wednesday, March 29, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
Potomac District Community Town Hall
Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey will host a two-hour town meeting to allow local residents to discuss various topics related to the community, including public safety, economic development, social services, transportation, and public works. Residents will have ample time to share their thoughts and concerns on a wide range of issues. Supervisor Bailey will be in attendance to listen to residents’ feedback and answer questions about the topics being discussed. Thursday, March 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Potomac High School, 3401 Panther Pride Drive, Dumfries
The Home Buying Process Explained
Hosted by Freedom Property Management & Sales. Angela Gansor, Senior Loan Officer at the Mya Group of Intercontinental Mortgage, will explain the home buying process. Sign up and take the first step to home ownership! Register here. Thursday, March 30, 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. | Zoom meeting
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