In the first edition, readers will discover several public services the Clerk's Office offesr at the courthouse and within the community. This issue highlights programs available to residents, outlines the processes for obtaining public services, and shares upcoming community events.

Recycling efforts at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge VA are getting a boost today, Nov. 15, with volunteers from Dominion, Keep Virginia Beautiful and Virginia Green.

Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services offers food safety tips for preparing food & cooking a full course Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, so everyone stays well and happy this holiday season.

Next Level Fitness & Performance in Haymarket is hosting a food drive through Dec. 14 for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry’s “Holiday Meals in a Basket.” The drive is open to members of the personally focused gym as well as to members of the community. Next Level is offering 50 cents off one of its famous smoothies to people bringing in donations for the food pantry.

Openness, Transparency and Conflicts of Interest In Local Government" will be discussed on Thursday, Nov. 29, when the Prince William Committee of 100 (http://www.pwc100.org) at Westminster at Lake Ridge's multi-purpose room. Forum starts at 7:45 p.m.

Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold his annual Open Season Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 17, at WT Woodson High School in Fairfax VA to assist federal employees and retirees in navigating through the many changes in the 2013 Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP), dental and vision insurance programs, and flexible spending accounts.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 include an attempted bank robbery.

Prince William County Department of Public Works' Historic Preservation Division will be conducting an archaeological survey to identify a possible Civil War era military cemetery at the Bristoe Station Battlefield Park near Manassas VA. The public is invited to watch the survey and talk with the archeologists on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Beginning Nov. 19, the U. S. Social Security office on Center Street in Manassas will close to the public at 3 p.m. each day instead of 3:30 p.m. Beginning Jan. 2, the Social Security office will close at noon on Wednesdays.