On Oct. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., Prince William County Planning Office will host a Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop in the Development Services Building at 5 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192.

With the possibility of Hurricane Matthew impacting our region, now is the time to review your emergency preparedness kit and plans prior to the storm. “The more prepared you are prior to an emergency, the more likely you will survive an emergency, states Prince William County Fire & Rescue Chief Kevin McGee. “Planning for an emergency only takes a few low-cost steps to ensure your safety when a disaster arises.”

Prince William County Community Services department is inviting people to "Relax and Recharge" at its 11th Annual Mental Health Awareness Event on Wednesday, Oct. 12,. The aim of the event is to "educate, inspire and dispel myths about mental illness," said Andrea Richardson, a Prince William County Community Services therapist.

In light of the current climate in the news and on social media, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join with them to assess the relationship between law enforcement and the people of Prince William County, the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

Beginning Oct. 1, residents will need to find alternatives for disposing of usable unwanted items. The Donation Place @ The Landfill at Independent Hill in Prince William County will be temporarily closed to find a new operator and to make necessary repairs to the building that houses the program.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host a social action forum to educate and empower the community on four timely topics. This information packed, free forum will be from 10 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church of Manassas, 9258 Center Street, Manassas.

Prince William Board of County Supervisors appointed Christopher Martino County Executive during its Sept. 20 meeting. Martino has been serving as Acting County Executive since the Jan. 16 retirement of the previous County Executive, Melissa Peacor.

Prince William County asks residents using The Nokesville School recycling and trash site on Saturdays to please observe the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items are being left before the service provider arrives. If this continues to be an issue, the county's Solid Waste Division says this service may have to be cancelled.