DALE CITY DAILY: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Aug 18)

Morning, people of Dale City! It's me again, Liam Griffin, your host of the Dale City Daily. I've assembled the latest news and information for everyone in "the Friendliest Little City Around."

First, today's weather: Rain and humid throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Dale City today:

1. Missing Girl Sought By Police In Woodbridge (Dale City Patch)
2. Armed Carjacking Reported At IKEA In Potomac Mills: Police (Woodbridge Patch)
3. Afghan evacuees to arrive in the US through Virginia, Wisconsin military bases (Georgia Recorder)
4. Prince William Restaurant Inspections: 2 Violations At 1 Location (Dale City Patch)
5. How to help Afghan refugees: volunteers, donations needed in Virginia, DC and Maryland (WJLA)

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Dale City Patch Notebook

• Prince William County Animal Shelter: "The animals below are additional STRAYS turned into the Shelter between 08/12/2021 - 08/15/2021. We post photos of stray animals brought to the Shelter a couple of times each week to help owners find their missing pets. This posting is a courtesy only and we will not answer questions via Facebook about animals pictured here. If you believe your pet is at the Shelter please inquire directly by calling (703) 792-6465, emailing animalshelter@pwcgov.org, or visiting the Shelter directly." (Facebook)
• Prince William County Police Department: "SHOUT OUT to Madi and all the competitors in the NOVA BMX East Coast Nationals at the County Complex Court this past weekend. We enjoyed our time with you. Stay safe riding!" (Facebook)
• Prince William County Public Schools: "We are one week away from the #PWCS1stDay on Monday, August 23! Visit the Back-to-School webpage for information and resources that you need to start your school year off right!" (Facebook)
• Prince William County Fair: "11 year old Jaycee Lynn amazes in the grandstand tonight! " (Facebook)
• Prince William County Fair: "We’ve got ourselves a qualified ride " (Facebook)
• Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism: "**POPULAR EVENT** You may have walked it by day, now it's time to walk it by the light of the moon! This Sunday, August 22 join us for S’mores and a night hike at the Neabsco Regional Park Boardwalk starting at 8pm" (Facebook)

• Visit Prince William, Virginia: "The votes are in for the best restaurants in the D.C. area serving your sweet tooth, your salty cravings and whatever else whets your appetite. These Prince William, VA restaurants made WTOP News’s 2021 TOP 10." (Facebook)

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Events:

• “Live, In-Person” Food Safety Training & Certification Classes - NEW REDUCED COST! (August 18)
• Help Win Local Non-Profit Shelter House win a $25,000 Grant from your vote! (August 18)
• FREE Military Wounded Warrior & Community Celebration 21 August 2021 (August 21)
• FREE Backpacks -- Wounded Warrior & Community Event (August 21)
• Surf the Electric Palm Tiki Deck on the Occoquan (August 22)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 4)
• Stone House Quilt Guild Quilt Show (September 10)
• Fall Festival Chili Cook-Off (September 11)
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That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Liam Griffin

About me: I have called Northern Virginia my home for more than twenty years. I received my bachelor's degree in journalism from nearby George Mason University in 2020. I believe that reliable local journalism is integral to the success and health of our communities, and I'm glad to serve my community in this small way. In my free time, you can find me watching sports, going to the movies, or hanging out with my 100-pound lap dog, Duke. If you have tips, comments, questions, or concerns, please send me an email at liam.griffin@patch.com

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