Community Corner
Today in Lake Ridge: Civic Association Meets, Blood Drive at Library
Five things Lake Ridge residents should know about today.

- The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high of 93 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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