This week, we’re excited to feature Lightning Athletics. We’ve been working with Coach Monte and Coach Shanel for a few years under another label, and they are amazing people. I personally love how hard they work to lift up youth in our community. Meet Lightning Athletics on our Facebook Page! Let’s jump in! How long have you been in business? What encouraged you to start this business?  10 years – Before we started Lightning Athletics and Performance Training, we were looking for a sports facility that wasn’t just for adults — but wasn’t just for play either. And we couldn’t find one. Yo ..read more

This week on our business introduction, we welcomed Madison and her mom Shon as they shared more information about Madison’s book, OK Mommy, I Will Help. Madison is a local PWC 5th Grader, and her book is based on her experiences with her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis. Her book is designed to help other children deal with a parent’s diagnosis. From the book description: A unique perspective from a youth’s point-of-view on how to deal with a parent’s cancer diagnosis. The author provides a candid, but inspiring message for kids who may be faced with a similar circumstance. It’s an ext ..read more

This week, as part of our Business Intro Series, I was able to go and meet with Megan, the center director at Huntington Lake Ridge. This very large facility has several great options to help with your child’s education, including:Study Hall (students can bring their materials (such as laptops/tablets, headphones, notebooks, etc) and complete their virtual school day here at the center under the supervision of our certified teaching staff. We know that many families have a need for assistance in this area due to having to go into work themselves, internet connectivity issues, or student accoun ..read more

If you’re feeling a little stir crazy, there are some places trying to come up with safe ways to help you celebrate the best season of the entire year- Pumpkin Spice Fall. Here’s what I know of in and around Prince William County to celebrate fall festivals, Halloween, and Trick or Treating. (PS- newbies always ask, so I’ll mention that even though Halloween is on a Saturday this year, we don’t move it around here unless your HOA specifies. Otherwise, Trick or Treating happens on the 31st.) We’ll keep updating this list as we learn more! ONLINE: Marketplace at Madison Crescent IN-PERSON: Yank ..read more

Alpacas are my FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE. When “llama stuff” was all the rage I loaded up and demanded that they be referred to as alpacas in my presence. They are so cute and lovable, and they meep! With that being said, I was really excited to hear from owner Heidi about the chance to feature her farm! Located at 6155 Georgetown Road, Broad Run, VA 20137, Ever After Alpaca Farm offers small group visits to the farm- which is just what the doctor (literally) ordered for COVID! You can go with just your family and enjoy the outdoors! The tours are an hour long and by appointment only. They al ..read more

SUBMITTED: The pandemic is leaving a devastating impact in our community. The high-levels of uncertainty are leading to an alarming spike in depression and anxiety according to Mental Health America. In Prince William County social isolation, stress, and fear are causing an increase in mental health issues, which is creating a real and crippling impact on residents. The Women’s Center is here to help. The Women’s Center has partnered with the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William and the Federal Government, to offer affordable counseling to the residents of Prince William. The Cent ..read more

If working from home AND distance learning/caring for your children is not proving to be sustainable, check out Nikki’s Christian Daycare and Learning Center! Check out their virtual learning program below! You can find them on Facebook, or their Website, and they are empowering young minds and strengthening families from ages 3 weeks through Elementary. They offer: Traditional Daycare Distance Learning Private Kindergarten Before/After School Care Summer Camps Programs are available at 14900 Cloverdale Road or 1337 Horner Road. Nikki’s Christian Learning Center believes, “The best atmosphe ..read more

Prince William, VA, September 15, 2020 – Keep Prince William Beautiful (KPWB) and Prince William County Solid Waste Division are holding a Fix-It Fair on October 17, 2020 from 10am-4pm at Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge.   This event will serve as Prince William Recycles Day.   Fix-It events provide members of the community the opportunity to bring salvageable items for repair and subsequent reuse. This type of service event has been very popular in other communities, and KPWB and the PWC Solid Waste Division want to bring this community service to Prince W ..read more

Gabrielle Gaudreault and Chris LaRosa, the creative geniuses behind CG Music Academy, are excited to welcome your student for lessons! They are offering one free trial lesson in the month of September if you reference PWC Moms on your enrollment form.  This Haymarket-based business is three months old, and really stands out because of the combination of their high level of musical training (both have doctoral degrees in music) and many years of experience working with children of all ages in recreational and educational environments. It allows them to meet every student where they are in ..read more

With all the economic and financial issues surrounding COVID-19, I know we have a lot of families in Prince William County and Manassas looking for a little extra help with the grocery bill. Let’s go over some options. If your church/temple/mosque hosts a food pantry event, please leave the information in the comments, too! First off, PWCS Food Services is changing their distribution plan. Previously, students received breakfasts and lunches for the week.  This is being changed to weekly or half-weekly grocery kits. Find details on what is included by clicking here. Kits are FREE to all c ..read more