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It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and no matter who you’re celebrating it with, you may wonder how to make it special. The first thought that comes to mind is what to give your Valentine as a gift. We tend to think that the bigger the better. I believe that the more thought you put into your […]
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Our member spotlight blog series features a Manassas Park Community Center member and their family. We hope that by sharing member stories we continue to work towards building an environment that embraces community. Andreea’s family of four has been a member with us for over four years. Her two daughters, ages three and six, have […]
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When I first started working in Parks and Recreation back in January of 2012, I was a baking instructor. At the time, I was publicly out as a queer person, but I still strategically chose when to disclose that information to somebody face-to-face. I had never worked for a government agency before, and being an […]
It may seem too early to start thinking about preparing your child for swimming this summer. However, now is the best time to start preparing them! Not wanting to enroll your child in swim lessons during the cold winter months is understandable. However, if your child is apprehensive about getting in the water and needs […]
Our member spotlight blog series features a Manassas Park Community Center member and their family. We hope that by sharing member stories we continue to work towards building an environment that embraces community. Maya and her family have been members of the Community Center for a few years now, and since then has been part […]