Community Corner

Today in Lake Ridge: Civic Association Meets, Blood Drive at Library

Five things Lake Ridge residents should know about today.

  1. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high of 93 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
  2. Today is the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. Americans are asked to participate in a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. today to remember the victims.
  3. The Occoquan-Lake Ridge Civic Association meets at 6:30 p.m. today at the County Center, 5 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. View details
  4. The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Potomac County Library from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at 2201 Opitz Boulevard in Woodbridge. View details.
  5. Make your calendar: The Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition is planning a clean up and trail project in the town of Occoquan on September 21. Volunteers will clean up the riverfront starting at 9 a.m. near the Mill House Museum on 413 Mill Street.

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