Community Update – 11-13-2020
MPOA Office Closure – 11/26 & 11/27 The MPOA Office will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume regular office hours on Monday, November 30th at 8:30am.
Santa Ride – 12/12 (9am – 1pm) Santa Claus will be making his pilgrimage from the North Pole to Montclair on Saturday, December 12th. He will begin his route around Montclair at 9:00am, starting at the MPOA office, and end around 1:00pm. (times are approximate) Please see Santa’s route in the attachments Saturday with Santa – 12/12 (2:30pm – 5pm) After he’s done taking a break with some milk and cookies, please come visit Santa at the MPOA Office for pictures and a special present. Please don't forget your Rec IDs, and Parents don't forget your camera to capture this special Santa moment. *as long as state/government restrictions allow* Sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA9AE2FA4FF2-saturday
Holiday Home Decorating Contest Greetings from the Montclair Garden Club! This Holiday Season we will be judging the Annual Holiday Decorating Contest. The members of the Garden Club are delighted to see all of the decorating charisma that Montclair has to offer. Let your Holiday Spirit soar with Yuletide Glee! Judging will take place on Tuesday, December 15 between 6-9 pm. Sign up by the 14th. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA9AE2FA4FF2-holiday
American Disposal Trash Services – Yard Debris During the heavier leaf period, ADS will exercise the 10 bag/10-bundle rule if needed. Personal cans may be used, however they need to be marked “Yard Debris”. Tree limbs and brush must be no longer than 4-5 feet in length and 3 inches in diameter. These items must be tied with rope or twine in arm length bundles. Yard debris and trash collection service is done on Thursday of each week. For further information, you may reach them at 703-368-0500 or info@adsimail.com.
Prince William County’s – Smart911 Please click on the link below to review the County’s efforts to enhance our 911 Services & Emergency Notifications with Smart911. Smart 911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 911 call takers during an emergency. For additional information about the program visit: https://smart911.com/
Nothing but Rain Down the Drain The MPOA office has received numerous calls over the past week regarding residents putting their leaves into the storm drains. This is detrimental to the flow of water and can cause obstructions that may can cause flooding. https://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/publicworks/environment/Pages/Drainage-and-Flood-Control.aspx https://www.pwcgov.org/news/pages/What-to-do-With-All-Those-Leaves.aspx
Upcoming Meetings
Elections – 11/16 @ 10:30AM
Lake Management Committee – 11/16 @ 7:00PM
RFP Task Force – 11/17 @ 5:00PM
Landscape Facilities and Maintenance – 11/18 @ 7:00PM
AdHoc – Dog Park Implementation Committee – 11/19 @ 4:00PM
Managing the Stress of COVID-19 The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community you live in. Please visit the following link for helpful tips during this pandemic. https://coronavirus.pwcgov.org/resources/
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Free COVID-19 testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park. Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, home or work address in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park to obtain COVID testing and receive the results. Here is a list of the upcoming testing sites and locations. All areas can accommodate drive-thru or walk-up testing. To ensure you receive a test, please arrive at the site as close as possible to the start time and ensure you are in line by the time posted below. Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at each site.
Friday, November 13, 2020
Splashdown Water Park Start Time 1:30 PM, be in Line no later than 3:30 PM 7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd. Manassas, VA 20109
Woodbridge Senior Center Start Time 5:30 PM, be in Line no later than 7 PM 13850 Church Hill Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Development Services Building Start Time 9:00 AM, be in Line no later than 11:30 AM 5 County Complex Woodbridge, VA 22192
Monday, November 16, 2020 Woodbridge Senior Center 13850 Church Hill Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191 Start Time 8:30 AM, be in Line no later than 10:30 AM
Metz Middle School 9950 Wellington Rd. Manassas, VA 20110 Start Time 1:30 PM, be in Line no later than 3:30 PM
Splashdown Water Park 7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd. Manassas, VA 20109 Start Time 5:30 PM, be in Line no later than 7 PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Cloverdale Park 15150 Cloverdale Rd. Dale City, VA 22193 Start Time 1:30 PM, be in Line no later than 3:30 PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad Facility 3800 Graham Park Rd. Triangle, VA 22172 Start Time 1:30 PM, be in Line no later than 3:30 PM
Metz Middle School 9950 Wellington Rd. Manassas, VA 20110 Start Time 5:30 PM, be in Line no later than 7 PM
Thursday, November 19, 2020 Cloverdale Park 15150 Cloverdale Rd. Dale City, VA 22193 Start Time 8:30 AM, be in Line no later than 10:30 AM
Woodbridge Senior Center 13850 Church Hill Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191 Start Time 1:30 PM, be in Line no later than 3:30 PM
Friday, November 20, 2020 Splashdown Water Park 7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd. Manassas, VA 20109 Start Time 1:30 PM, be in Line no later than 3:30 PM
Woodbridge Senior Center 13850 Church Hill Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191 Start Time 5:30 PM, be in Line no later than 7 PM
