Neighborhood news: Library hours reduced

Due to budget reductions for the next fiscal year, the hours for the Neighborhood Libraries will be reduced as of June l, 2009. The new library hours schedule at Dale City, Dumfries, Gainesville, Independent Hill, Lake Ridge, and Nokesville Neighborhood Libraries will be: Sunday-Closed; Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday- Closed and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please visit the full-service libraries, Bull Run Regional, Central Community Library, Chinn Park Regional, and Potomac Community Libraries when the Neighborhood Libraries are closed. Also, visit us on the Internet at http://www.pwcgov.org/library for more information.

Project mend-a-house

Would you like to be a compassionate neighbor by donating new or gently used building materials and supplies, durable medical equipment and/or large tents to Project Mend-A-House's most popular and effective fund-raiser—its Ninth Annual Builders' Yard Sale? The Builders' Yard Sale will be held rain or shine on June 6 from 8am-2pm at the Prince William County Landfill at 14811 Dumfries Road in Manassas.

Project Mend-A-House accepts new and gently used cabinets, flooring, trim, lighting fixtures, kitchen and bathroom sinks, furniture, appliances, shutters, windows and doors, pavers, etc. and durable medical equipment including stair way climbers, portable ramps, raised toilet seats, transfer benches, portable commodes, hospital beds, etc. Items not used for clients are sold. Proceeds are used to purchase materials needed by the volunteers to complete repairs and allow residents to remain safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes.

Can you donate your tent for the day? Can you set it up and tear it down? Tents are needed to protect items as well as offer volunteers and shoppers relief from the weather. Volunteers are also needed to help set up for the sale on June 5, from 8:30 a.m to noon and on the day of the actual sale. Your time, talent and treasure are 100% tax-deductible and would be greatly appreciated!  To volunteer, donate items or offer a tent for the day, please contact the Project Mend-A-House office at 703-792-7663 or e-mail pisenberg@pwc gov.org.

Reminder

Don't forget that this weekend is the annual Rolling Thunder Rally in DC. There will be many activities going on in the Dumfries/Triangle area, to include the ride to DC on Sunday that departs from Dumfries and all the great activities taking place at our local American Legion Post 28 in Triangle starting Thursday and ending on Sunday. Come out and show your support for all these wonderful people who keep our POW/MIAs in our minds and hearts.

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