Community Update – 6-25-21
Beer on the Beach - 6/25 @ 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an adult beverage, a movie, and a warm summer evening with brew and a view! Come watch the Montclair premiere of ‘News of the World’’. A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either can call home. A 2021 REC ID is REQUIRED to attend this event. 2 Guests are permitted per pass. Movies will begin at dusk, but Members and Guests will be admitted starting at 7:30 p.m. The beach and parking lot gate will close at the conclusion of the movie. Vehicles left in the parking lot can be retrieved the following morning at 7:30 am when the gate re-opens.
Annual Precinct Inspections – week of 6/28
· Higgins
· Renton
Independence Day Celebration – 7/3 10:00 a.m. Start celebrating America’s birthday with our annual bike parade starting at Henderson Elementary School parking lot. Come early and get your place in line before we march up to the MPOA Office. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The party will continue down at Dolphin Beach with live entertainment and food trucks for you to enjoy. *DAM ENTRANCE/PATH IS CLOSED FOR THE EVENT* 9:30 p.m. Enjoy the spectacular fireworks show. *DAM ENTRANCE/PATH IS CLOSED FOR THE EVENT* A Valid 2021 REC ID is REQUIRED to attend this event. 2 Guests are permitted per pass. The beach will close at the conclusion of the event.
Sober Ride Initiative – 7/4 The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), in conjunction with Lyft, will offer free rides home to those who have been imbibing over the Independence Day holiday as part of its SoberRide initiative. The initiative will run from July 4 at 8 p.m. to July 5 at 4 a.m. During this eight-hour period, area residents age 21 and older celebrating with alcohol across the Washington region can download the Lyft app to their phones, then enter the SoberRide code in the app’s “Promo” section to receive their no-cost (up to $15) safe transportation home. The promo code will be posted on July 4 at 7 p.m. at www.soberride.com.
MPOA Office Closure – 7/5 The MPOA office will be closed in observation of the holiday. We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, July 6th at 8:30am.
Upcoming Meetings
Budget & Finance Committee – 6/28 @ 5:30 p.m.
*The BFC has changed their meetings to occur on the 4th Monday of every month.*
Meeting ID: 835 4062 6597
Passcode: 907053
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Meeting ID: 835 4062 6597
Passcode: 907053
Events Committee – 6/28 @ 7:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 873 0152 1151
Passcode: 076607
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Communications Committee – 6/29 @ 7:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 864 4032 5802
Passcode: 584762
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Ad-hoc Signage Committee – 7/2 @ 10:00 a.m.
Meeting ID: 852 0227 5459
Passcode: 313901
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Announcement from Prince William County and the Prince William Health District Sick and Deceased Birds across the Northern Virginia Region • On Tuesday May 18, 2021, the Northern Region of Virginia began receiving an increase in the number of calls regarding sick/injured young birds, specifically Grackles and Blue Jays • Eye issues were reported in what otherwise looked like healthy young birds, causing blindness and the birds to land and stay on the ground • Northern Virginia and other agencies and localities across the region and state are reporting similar sightings of sick/injured birds • The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, DWR (formerly the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, DGIF) has coordinated testing on a selection of deceased birds through the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources • We are awaiting any results that may shed more light on the current situation. At this time, we are asking members of the public to dispose of these birds promptly when found on their property. (See below) Please remember when disposing of these birds: • Wear hand covering (such as gloves), face covering (mask) and avoid any direct contact with the birds • Consider picking up the birds using the same method you would for pet waste. Invert a bag over your hand, pick up the bird, and then pull the bag over the bird, double bag and tie with a knot at the top before disposal • Place the sealed bag with gloved hands inside another bag and tie a knot at the top of this bag • Dispose of the bird in a waste receptacle outside of the home • Ensure to use diligent hand washing after you remove the gloves • Report any sick or injured birds to your local Animal Control Division If a resident finds an injured bird or sick birds on public playgrounds, parks, and fields please promptly call your local Animal Control Division. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work with State Agencies to better understand why these birds are sick/injured or dying. The public will continue to be notified as more information becomes available.
COVID Vaccine Information
Schedule an appointment:
https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/vdhapps/f?p=vasereg:vaccinationappointments (on the VASE website, enter “20109” for the zip code.)
When scheduling an appointment, check to see which COVID-19 vaccine the clinic is offering that day.
Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are highly recommended.
Address: 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109.
Community Vaccination Center (CVC): Walk-ins are Welcome
Offers Pfizer (12 and older) and Johnson and Johnson (18 and older) vaccines
CVC Hours: Monday—Saturday ) 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (CVC’s final day is June 26)
Address: 14041 Worth Ave., Woodbridge, VA 22192 (former Gander Mountain store)
Schedule an appointment:
(After getting to the VASE website, enter “22192” for the zip code.)
PWHD COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Clinic:
7-Eleven at 9101 Andrew Dr., Manassas Park, VA 20111 from 9 to 10:30 AM
H Mart at 8819 Centreville Rd., Manassas, VA 20110 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Megamarket at 8328 Shoppers Square, Manassas, VA 20111 from 1:30 to 3 PM
Walk-ups welcome; no appointments needed
Clinics will be held weather permitting and until vaccine is not available.
*Visit vaccines.gov or text your zip code to GETVAX (438829) to find vaccine appointments
COVID-19 TESTING:
Mega Lab-Health Care Service
1950 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22191
Phone: (571) 408-4004; (571) 285-1857
Insurance Information:
Free COVID testing for uninsured; Medicaid insurance; Self-pay accepted.
*Walk-ins accepted; Online appointment scheduling available; Drive-up spots for testing in front of the facility; Spanish interpreting services; Onsite Testing; Consultation Services; 24-Hour turnaround time for test results
If you think you may have COVID-19, you can visit the VDH website to locate COVID-19 testing sites or visit
Also, you can reach out to your healthcare provider or doctor’s office for COVID-19 testing. Pharmacies offer COVID-19 testing and sell over-the-counter home testing kits.
