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.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Following major disasters, it’s common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Such fraudulent schemes may involve contact by telephone, social media, email or in-person solicitations.

Del. Richard L. Anderson (R-51st) will host a Nov. 14 orientation session for parents and area students in grades 7-12 who want to participate in the 2013 51st House District “Future Delegate Program.” The goal is for more Prince William students to understand Virginia’s legislative process.

Prince William County VA government notes closings and openings for the upcoming Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 12.

Holiness Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ in Woodbridge VA is sponsoring ‘Tis the Season to Give Thanks – and giving away free turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday. The distribution is Saturday, Nov. 17 beginning at 10 a.m.

Target will close its store in Manassas VA in 90 days. A news release cited "financial performance at this particular location" as the reason for the company's decision.

On the eve of the presidential election, thousands packed the Patriot Center at George Mason University in Fairfax VA to attend one last victory rally for Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative is accepting donations of non-perishable food for Operation Turkey until Nov.15. The Co-op will accept donations at its Gainesville, Manassas and Woodbridge offices to help provide Thanksgiving meals for unemployed and low-income people in Prince William County.

Though both presidential candidates, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, had scheduled campaign stops in Prince William County VA before Halloween, Hurricane Sandy made both reschedule events. On Nov. 3, President Obama along with former President Bill Clinton made their appearance together at a campaign stop at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow VA.