Join the Prince William Committee of 100 and panelists as they discuss the proposed environmental portion of the county's comprehensive land-use plan.
The January program, "Is PWC's Proposed Environmental Chapter a Tool or a Barrier to Progress?" will include discussions on what the chapter means for developers and residents, how it will affect the Chesapeake Bay, and ways to preserve the environment and natural resources while promoting economic growth.
Speakers will be Charlie Grymes, chairman of the Prince William Conservation Alliance's board, and Michael Kitchen, director of design for christopher consultants ltd. Rob Hartwell of Hartwell Capitol Consulting will moderate.
The event will be held Thursday at the Four Points by Sheraton near Interstate 66 outside Manassas.
The discussion will begin at 7:45 p.m. Dinner (starting at 7 p.m.) is $30 for those who aren't members of the committee. To make a dinner reservation, e-mail reservations@pwc100.org or call 703-594-2767 before noon on Monday.
No reservation is required to attend the discussion only, which is free and open to the public. Find out more at pwc100.org.
Healthy horses, bay seminar
Care about healthy horses and clean water? Register by Thursday for the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District's "Healthy Horses and a Healthier Chesapeake Bay" seminar on Jan. 28.
The event will feature guest speaker Alayne Blickle of Washington state-based Horses for Clean Water.
Topics will include mud and runoff management, information on the Chesapeake Bay-Friendly Horse Farm Project, whys and ways to slowly feed hay and common conservation practices.
The seminar will be held at the MARE Center, 5527 Sullivans Mill Road in Middleburg, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $15, which includes coffee, lunch, raffle prizes and handouts.
To register, visit pwswcd.org under "horse owners." For questions, contact Nicole Ethier at 703-594-3621 or at nicoleethier@pwswcd.org.
Katherine Gotthardt reports your neighborhood news from the Nokesville, Bristow and Brentsville. If you have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA activities, please send it to Katherine at kgotthardt @comcast.net.
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