🌱 GMU Granted $1M For Addiction Recovery Center + WHS Fundraiser

Good morning, neighbors! I'm Lauren Kubiak and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Now, here are the most important things happening locally, including news on...

• George Mason University received a $1 million to build a new opioid addiction treatment and recovery center.
• The Woodbridge High School crew team launched a campaign with Krispy Kreme to raise money for four pairs of oars.
• Pet adoptions, real estate, and job listings in the Dale City area.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and mild. High: 59 Low: 45.
• Wednesday: Warm with variable clouds. High: 68 Low: 47.
• Thursday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy. High: 64 Low: 52.
• Friday: A little morning rain; breezy. High: 59 Low: 26.

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Here are the top five stories in Dale City:

1. George Mason University was granted $1 million to build a new opioid addiction treatment and recovery center in Prince William County. The facility will be named the "Empowered Communities Partnership Center" and will help fight against the opioid epidemic using a treatment for high-risk individuals battling substance and opioid abuse disorder. (WTOP)
2. You officially have a good reason to indulge in Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The Woodbridge High School crew team launched a campaign with the popular doughnut chain to raise money for four pairs of oars for one of the Quad Sculls. Running until Mar. 4, Krispy Kreme will donate 50 percent of any order made on the fundraising page. (PotomacLocal.com)
3. Have you seen this person? Officers are investigating a robbery at the United Bank on Richmond Highway. No weapon was seen, and no injuries were reported. The suspect was described as a Black male wearing a mask and a yellow reflective vest. (Prince William County Police Department via Facebook)
4. Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Dale City area. Available positions include client care specialist, customer service representative, account coordinator, seasonal packing specialist, utility and receiving clerk, and more. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Dale City Patch)
5. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Dale City area. Available properties range from a 1,928 square-foot, two-bed, four-bath home for $375,000 to a $774,900 home with five beds, four baths, and 3,567 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Dale City Patch)

Coming up in Dale City:

Tuesday, February 14

• Valentine's Day 4-Course Dinner And Wine Pairing At The Clubs At Quantico & Crossroads Events Center (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, February 15

• Baby Story Time At Dale City Neighborhood Library (10:30 AM)
• Music Bingo At Doug's Deli & Tap Room (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department conducts regular training on removing trapped patients from a car after a bad accident. Firefighters and EMTs train on donated cars, including stabilizing and cutting a car on its roof. (Dale City Volunteer Fire Department (Boulevard's Bravest) via Facebook)
• The Prince William County Police Department reminds residents to keep pets in mind during cold temperatures. "If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for them!" You can contact the Public Safety Communications Center at (703) 792-6500 if you suspect an animal is being neglected so an Animal Control or patrol officer can investigate. (Prince William County Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out this list of adoption-ready pets in the Dale City area at the link, including Chubbs, a male Boston Terrier, Autumn, a female domestic short hair cat, and Hazel, a female German Shepherd. (Dale City Patch)

I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with a new update!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. She is a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.