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Issue #25-191
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In this Go Prince William County, Va Issue…
We saw quite the fireworks display in Manassas on Friday. Along with quite the display of people as it was also First Friday, all in good fun tough. Weather couldn’t have been any better though.
Back to the slog of summer without much let up in the heat.
— Bryan
Quick Bites
Goose Rescued, Treated, and Released After Midweek Wildlife Drama
Prince William County Animal Services officers successfully rescued a goose whose leg had become tangled in fishing line. After a challenging pursuit, the goose was freed, treated for minor injuries, and safely released back into the wild. (DC News Now)
What Grew Where Disney Was Almost Built
Disney nearly built a historical theme park called “Disney’s America” in Haymarket, Virginia, in the early 1990s. Public opposition to its impact on historic sites and local sprawl led to its cancellation in 1994. Today, the proposed site is home to upscale suburban communities like Dominion Valley Country Club and Piedmont. (MoCo Show)
Prince William County Shines in Solar with SolSmart Bronze Award
Prince William County earned a Bronze SolSmart designation for advancing solar energy use by streamlining permitting with SolarAPP+ and encouraging residential adoption through a partnership with Solarize Virginia. These efforts align with countywide goals to move toward renewable electricity by 2035. (PWC)
Upcoming Local Events
July 11 – Artist Workshops - Clay Sculpting, Dale City 10-11:30 AM
July 11 – Child ID at Montclair Library, Montclair 10 AM - 1 PM
July 11 – Fridays at 5: Special Occasions Entertainment Group & DJ Moe Vibez, Woodbridge 5-9 PM
July 12 – PW 4-H Young Entrepreneurs at Manassas Park Farmers Market, Manassas Park 8 AM - 1 PM
July 12 – Farmers Market, Manassas 8 AM - 1 PM
July 12 – Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Tours, Bristow 11 AM - 3 PM
July 12 – Child ID at Park West Lions Club, Manassas 11 AM - 4 PM
July 12 – LarExpo: Latin American Artisans & Entrepreneurs EXPO, Manassas 11 AM - 7 PM
July 12 – Kingdom Music Citizens at Jean C. Smith Amphitheater, Triangle 4-5 PM
July 13 – Dale City Farmers Market, Dale City 8 AM - 1 PM
July 13 – Prince William-Stafford 4-H Junior Camp, Front Royal 9 AM - 12 PM
July 13 – NVA Thai Street Food & Culture Festival, Manassas 10 AM - 5 PM
July 13 – Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Tours, Bristow 11 AM - 3 PM
Weather
Friday
89 🌡️ 70 | 🌦️PM | 33% |💨 NW 4 mph
Saturday
90 🌡️ 71 | 🌤️ | 24% |💨 ESE 6 mph
Sunday
89 🌡️ 71 | ⛈️ PM | 43% |💨 SSE 6 mph
Nightlife, Libations & Live Music
07/11/25 - Friday
Gainesville | 🎶 | CraftWorx Taproom | Carleigh Jane | 4 PM
Gainesville | 🎶 | Sunshine Ridge Farm | V-n-G Acoustic | 5-8 PM
Haymarket | 🎶 | Trouvaille Brewing Company | Longest Day of the Year | 6:30 PM
Lake Ridge | 🎶 | Water's End Brewery | Jeremy Fox | 6–9 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | NOVA Live | Dan Barry | 2 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Eavesdrop Brewery | Mandatory Recess | 6 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Heritage Brewing Co | Stealin’ the Deal | 6 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Velocity | Matty Davis | 6–9 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | NOVA Live | 7 Deadlies | 6:30 PM
Manassas | 🧑🎤 | Sinistral Brewing Company | Open Mic Night | 7 PM
Woodbridge | 🤠 | Veterans Growing America | Line Dance with Sheila Snipes | 6–8 PM
Woodbridge | 🎤 | The Harbour Grille | Karoke w DJ Holly Havoc | 8 PM–1 AM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Electric Palm Restaurant | Radio Redline | 8 PM
07/12/25 - Saturday
Gainesville | 🎶 | CraftWorx Taproom | V-n-G Acoustic | 4 PM
Gainesville | 🎧 | CraftWorx Taproom | DJ Shon | 8 PM
Haymarket | 🎶 | The Winery at La Grange | Sean Tracy | 2-5 PM
Haymarket | 🎶 | Burnside Farms | Swift Nation | 6 PM
Haymarket | 🎶 | Trouvaille Brewing Company | Jim Koennicke | 6 PM
Lake Ridge | 🎶 | Water's End Brewery | Ella Buettner | 6–9 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | NOVA Live | Carleigh Jane | 11 AM
Manassas | 🎶 | Heritage Brewing Co | Burd Boonyoo | 2 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | NOVA Live | Nightcap Acoustic | 2:30 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Eavesdrop Brewery | Say What Again | 6 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Heritage Brewing Co | Whiskey Driven | 6 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | NOVA Live | Pool Boys | 6:30 PM
Occoquan | 🤠 | Madigan’s Waterfront | Line Dancing with W.I.L.D. | 8–11:30 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Electric Palm Restaurant | Medicine Man | 8 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | The Harbour Grille | Anywhere USA | _
07/13/25 - Sunday
Gainesville | 🎶 | Sunshine Ridge Farm | Rook Richards | 3-6 PM
Haymarket | 🎶 | The Winery at La Grange | Burd Boonyoo | 1-4 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | NOVA Live | Sharif | 12 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | NOVA Live | Chesapeake Sons | 4 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Electric Palm Restaurant | 9th Gear | 3 PM
Woodbridge | 🎤 | CraftWorx Taproom | Open Mic | 5–8 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Belmont Bay Marina Pavilion | U.S. Navy Country Current | 6:30–7:30 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | The Harbour Grille | I&I Riddim | 8 PM
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