EVENT SPOTLIGHT...BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 

TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. 

Hosted by: Potomac Cannons 

Prince William County Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge 

Join the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce and the Potomac Cannons for a unique and fun Business After Hours event! Come network in the picnic area at the stadium, and enjoy complementary soda and food! You are encouraged to stay and watch the Potomac Cannons take on the Salem Avalanche. The cost for the game is $6 for Chamber members, but you must call 703-590-2311 ext. 225 in advance to order tickets. You do not have to stay and watch the game in order to attend the Business After Hours. Free parking is available only to attendees who are on the RSVP list, so please call Ruth Gorgas at the Chamber to RSVP at 703-368-6600 ext. 10. Wear your jeans, bring the whole family, and come see what the Potomac Cannons have to offer!!!

CHAMBER EVENTS: JUNE 12 - 24

Wednesday, June 15

Brown Bag Speakers Series

Topic: "Web Site Development"

Speaker: Donald Reese, Manassas Online

Chamber Office, Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 20

Grant Proposal Writing Seminar-Part 1

Speaker: Pat Lewis, AFCRE, George Mason University

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

George Mason University-Prince William Campus,

GTE Auditorium

$25 per session, or $60 for all three sessions

Part II will be held June 27, Part III will be held on Aug. 3

Continental Breakfast sponsored by SERVE, Inc.

Saturday, June 24

Annual Dinner Dance

"Prom Night 2000 - Celebrating 65 Years of Excellence"

Hyatt Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon

Music by Black Tie

$120 per couple ($60 per person)

Tables are available. Black-tie optional.

Sponsors: Lockheed Martin - Manassas and

Metro Sign & Design, Inc.

To register for a Chamber event, call Ruth Gorgas at 703-368-6600, ext. 10, or email [email protected], or visit www.pwcgmcc.org

MARK YOUR CALENDARS....

Old Time Picnic

Saturday, September 23

Mountain View Campgrounds, Haymarket

2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

MarketFest Trade Show

Saturday, October 14

Manassas Mall

9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

12- Annual Dinner Dance, 5:00 p.m., Okra's

20- Executive, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Office

20- Board of Directors, 9:00 a.m., Chamber Office

21- Technology, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Office

21- Programs & Awards, 9:30 a.m., Chamber Office

28- Old Time Picnic, 8:30 a.m., Long & Foster Realtors

30- Economic Development, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Office

Interested in Getting Your Business Name on Cable TV?

The Communications Committee has received a commitment from Comcast that they are willing to broadcast a cable television show featuring Chamber members, events, award winners, as well as discussions of topics of interest to the business community. The show would be taped monthly and aired weekly on Comcast. This show will be branded as a significant benefit to Chamber members. Members interested in being on the Cable TV Show Sub-Committee, which will involve naming the show, designing the set, and organizing the format, please call Cal Hackeman at Grant Thornton LLP, 703-847-7530 or e-mail [email protected].

Free Movie for the Entire Family

Prince William County Park Authority announces that "Movies in the Park" will return for another season of quality family entertainment. Parents and children are invited to view great classic and modern Disney films free of charge at Chinn Park. Disney's feel good girl power film, Mulan, comes bounding onto the screen on Friday, June 6th, starting at 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and snacks, or purchase some popcorn and drinks once you arrive. Call 703-792-4800 for more information.

American Red Cross Plans Upcoming Blood Drives

Each day, members of our community receive blood in local hospitals. Without a consistent blood supply, hospitals are forced to delay procedures to ensure that blood is available in case of emergency. The Prince William Chapter of the American Red Cross has scheduled several upcoming blood drives. There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, June 20 at Potomac Hospital from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 24 at Grace Methodist Church from 7:30 -11:30 a.m. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to make an appointment.

Come Check out Splash Down's New Water Slide!

Prince William County Park Authority invites you to the naming ceremony and grand opening celebration for Splash Down Waterpark's new water slide on June 18 at 2:00 p.m. The grand prizewinner of the "Name the Slide Contest" will be announced and will take the first plunge of the day. Stick around and enjoy games, festivities, balloon animals, clowns, and face painting! In honor of Father's Day, Dads get in free if accompanied by their children! Dads can also enter to win grand prizes' including passes to local golf courses, and gift certificates to area stores and restaurants. For more information, or to RSVP, call Beth Robertson at 703-792-4232.

Announcing a Social Security Seminar Designed Especially for Employers!

Plan to attend a free community based training program that will be conducted by the Manassas Social Security Office on June 21, 2000. This seminar will provide you with useful information on Social Security Retirement, Survivors, and Disability benefits; Medicare hospital and medical insurance; the financial status of the Social Security programs; and the Social Security Statement. The seminar will be held in the Colgan Theatre at Northern Virginia Community College- Manassas Campus. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the seminar will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by noon. Space is limited, so please register by June 14. If you have any questions please call David Melton at 540-667-1511 ext. 224.

Free Concert on the Manassas Museum Lawn

The Center for the Arts presents "Alte Kameraden", the German band unit of the City of Fairfax Band, on June 17 at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Manassas Museum, 9109 Prince William Street. This is part of the SummerSounds Concert Series and is offered free to the public. The Manassas Museum will also be open free from 6-8:30 p.m. Call 703-330-ARTS for more information.

Are You Prepared for a Hurricane?!

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season. Last year, residents felt the effects of two strong Hurricanes, Dennis and Floyd, which dumped substantial rain on our area and subjected many to strong winds, hail, and rising waters. Predictions for this year's hurricane season show the East Coast as a prime target for a record number of hurricanes, and weather officials recommend that proper planning is essential to prepare for a disaster before it strikes. The following are suggestions from the Prince William Chapter of the American Red Cross:

* Know what a hurricane watch and warning mean and what to do if they are posted: a watch means hurricane conditions are possible in the specified area, usually within 36 hours, and a warning means hurricane conditions are expected in the specified area, usually within 24 hours

* Prepare a personal evacuation plan

* Assemble a disaster supplies kit

* Prepare for high winds

* Know what to do when a hurricane is over

For more information, or for a free copy of the "Hurricane Preparedness" brochure, call 703-368-4511 or e-mail [email protected].

Hormone Replacement Therapy Workshop

The Prince William County Office for Women presents a brown bag lunch workshop entitled "Hormone Replacement Therapy" on June 28th, from noon to 1:00 p.m. The program will be held at the McCoart Government Building Potomac Room. Some topics to be addresses at the workshop are: what is hormone replacement therapy, who should take it, risk factors, recent research findings, and other options. All workshops are open to men and women and are free of charge. Please call 703-792-6611 to reserve your spot.

Application for Northern Virginia Family Service's 2000 CARE Award Now Available

The Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recognizes businesses in Northern Virginia that demonstrate leadership in creating family-friendly environments for their employees through company policies and benefits. Applicants for the 2000 CARE award are now available and must be submitted for consideration by July 17. For an application or more information, e-mail [email protected], visit the agency's web site at www.nvfs.org or call 703-533-9727.

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