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Police Motorcycle Riding Rodeo Oct. 2-5 at Virginia Gateway in Gainesville
FROM Mid-Atlantic Police Motorcycle Riding Committee 09/25/24 / Breaking News / Gainesville / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
The event for first responder motorcycle riders is an annual training exercise and fundraiser for such charities as Special Olympics. The best day for viewing is Saturday, Oct. 5 beginning at 8 a.m.
Local man to explain firsthand experience with Alzheimer’s in talk at Gainesville
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02/06/15 / Gainesville / Health & Safety /
On February 26th at 7 pm, Gainesville Marque resident and author, Frank Fuerst, will be speaking about his 17-year journey as caregiver for his wife, June, an Alzheimer’s patient. As a result of that journey, Frank wrote the prize-winning Alzheimer’s Care With Dignity, a book he would have liked to have had during June’s illness.
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Gainesville Library due to reopen Dec. 22
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by RANDI REID, Observer staff 12/08/14 / Breaking News / Gainesville / Books & Libraries /
Gainesville Neighborhood Library, 4603 James Madison Highway, Haymarket, VA 20169 is now scheduled to reopen on Monday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m., according to a news release.
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NOVEC will recycle Christmas trees Dec. 26-Jan. 12
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12/08/14 / Environment / Gainesville /
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative will accept evergreen Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland at its technical center at 5399 Wellington Branch Road, Gainesville, VA 20155, near I-66 from Dec. 26 to Jan. 12.
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Cancer Center at Lake Manassas adds stereotactic radiosurgery
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09/15/14 / Gainesville / Health & Safety /
Novant Health Cancer Center at the entrance of the Lake Manassas community in Gainesville has acquired the TrueBeam™ system, which was engineered to perform sophisticated radiosurgery procedures with pinpoint accuracy and fine precision.
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Gainesville Ballet moves, marks 10 years, receives nonprofit status
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By TERRI L. ERWIN-FITZ Observer staff 09/09/14 / Business / Gainesville /
Gainesville Ballet has moved into new digs, increasing its space, and adding voice, piano and extreme barre fitness classes to the comprehensive dance offerings and performances at the Hylton. Now, the organization has just recently learned it has received nonprofit status, which allows the studio to offer so much more for students.
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County police officials ask for public’s help in Aug. 27 sexual assault case
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08/28/14 / Gainesville / Police & Fire Beat /
The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing information about a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred in the Gainesville area of Prince William County on August 27th between 9:45 PM and 10:00 PM
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Sept. 25 meeting on Prince William Schools western transpo center proposal
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08/21/14 / Breaking News / Education / Gainesville /
A September 25 community meeting at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Middle School is planned on the PWCS proposal to build a new transportation center near Catharpin Park (northwest of the Manassas Battlefield). The new facility will help ensure safe, reliable bus service to thousands of students in the growing western part of the county.
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RTJ in Gainesville to host 2015 fundraising tournament for Tiger Woods Foundation
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03/31/14 / Breaking News / Gainesville /
The Quicken Loans National golf tournament, which raises funds and awareness for the Tiger Woods Foundation and local charities, while paying tribute to our armed forces, will play its 2015 edition at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, according to a news release.
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Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
It is getting dark earlier each day which means it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and bicycle riders--especially the ones who wear dark coats.
Prince William Police urge drivers to drive more carefully and pay extra attention to be on the outlook for pedestrians and bike riders,
