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Virginia State Veterinarian issues Entry Permit for Santa’s Reindeer

Santa’s visit to Virginia may be brief each year, but it’s still vitally important to our state agricultural industry that his reindeer are healthy,” VDACS State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus said. “It’s a privilege to issue permits for entry for Santa, and I hope he enjoys some fresh local Virginia milk and that the reindeer get plenty of Virginia grown carrots during their visit.”

Winners of Greater Manassas Christmas Parade on Dec. 3

Here are the winners of the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade on Dec. 3 as listed on the parade's website:

Best Buy grant to PW Public Library System to help local teens use technology to promote books

Prince William Public Library System (PWPLS) has announced that Friends of the Montclair Community Library has been awarded $5,000 from the Best Buy Foundation Community Grant Program for teens who need to apply for the program by Nov. 30 (tomorrow).

300+ to attend regional FIRST LEGO League Tournament Nov. 19 at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge

To see how students get hooked on robots, catch the FIRST LEGO League tournament at Gar-Field High School on Nov. 19. The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. FLL robots are not maneuvered by a remote control like many other robotic platforms. Instead, the robots are driven by a computer program that these fourth and fifth graders have written themselves.

Sept. 29 education town hall for Coles District at Benton Middle School

Coles District School Board Member William Deutsch will host a Town Hall meeting on education matters at Benton Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Want to be a page for the Virginia General Assembly?

Each year the Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates offer a page program open to 13- and 14-year-olds during the Virginia General Assembly. Pages assist legislators and staff with daily duties during the session in January and February. The deadline for these programs is Oct. 17. PWC Del. Richard Anderson also offers a Future Delegate program. Students spend one full day in Richmond with him, observing the legislative process. He will release details soon on how students may apply.

PWCS updates procedures for student complaints of discrimination or harassment

Prince William County Schools reports it has revised and updated its procedures for reporting, investigating and resolving student complaints of discrimination and harassment, including complaints based on disability.

Comstock’s INSPIRE Women Act to help women get future space jobs passes Senate Committee

The legislation calls on the NASA Administrator to develop a plan within NASA to have retired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators to engage and share their vast knowledge with K-12 female STEM students.

Kids can “touch-a-truck” in Warrenton Sept. 17

Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is hosting Touch-A-truck 2016 on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Warrenton Community Center, 431 E. Shirley Avenue.

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