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Good Morning, Dale City! ☀️

It’s November 4, 2024, and Dale City Spotlight is here to brighten your Monday morning with the latest updates, events, and business highlights. Let’s get this week off to a fantastic start!

In today’s Dale City Spotlight:

  • 😂 Make Me Laugh

  • 📰 Local News

  • 🎉 Local Events

  • 🤦‍♂️ Dale City Bloopers

  • ⚽🏀🏈 Sports News

  • 🏆Who Will Win

  • 🍏Health-Wise

  • 📊 Poll of the Day

  • 🤔 Did You Know?

  • 🔨 DIY Projects for the Weekend

  • 💡Business Spotlight

  • 🍽️ Recipe of the Day

  • 🌤️ Sky Watch: Weather Forecast

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill

Make Me Laugh😂

Local News 📰

Chinn Park Library to Close for Three-Week Renovation

Chinn Park Library will close for renovations from Monday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. The anticipated three-week closure will focus on enhancing ... (PWLiving)

Veterans Day Parade Preparations Underway

Dale City’s annual Veterans Day Parade is set for November 11. Parade organizers are expecting a large turnout, with floats, marching bands, and veteran tributes planned along the route. Stay tuned for more details on parade times and route closures later this week.

Prince William Planning Commission recommends approval of 350-home ‘Thomas Farm’ rezoning

The Prince William County Planning Commission narrowly greenlit the 350-home Thomas Farm at Bristow Station development proposal by a 4-3 vote during ... (Inside Nova)

Fairfax County high school football team could be banned from playoffs for 2 years

An appeal hearing will take place Sunday afternoon to determine whether Hayfield High School will be banned from the high school football playoffs this season and next…

The Weather's Changing - Help Kids Who Need Fall Clothing

The New Clothing for Kids program is one of the ways Assistance League of Northern Virginia helps meet basic needs for low-income children…Patch

Local Events 🎉

FREE Stroller Strides & Zumbini COMBO CLASS!!

Join us for a FREE fun and energetic morning of fitness and music bonding with your little one!!
More Info

Goodwill "Donation Drive" Meet Up - Dale City, VA

 Get ready for an amazing event where PMDC teams up with Goodwill Dale ity for a day of fun and giving back! More Info 

A look inside The Rose gaming resort in Dumfries

The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries is preparing for its grand opening Nov. 7th More Info

Winter Market at Rosa Parks

Support local businesses and jumpstart your holiday shopping at Rosa Parks Elementary's Winter Market! Join us on Saturday, November 9th from 10-2pm. More Info

Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon

If you are a senior (50 and over) or know someone who would like to enjoy a good meal and good company for free…More Info

Sports News🏀🏈

The Washington Commanders sweep the New York Giants for the first time since the 2021 with a 27-22 win over their NFC East rival

Jayden Daniels keeps wowing teammates, and the Commanders keep winning More

Lamar Jackson leads Ravens rout with perfect passer rating

Practice makes perfect -- except if you're Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. ESPN

Wizards lose to the Cavaliers 135-116

The Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico City… More

Monday Night Footbal🏈Contest

 Enter To Win A LED Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Of Your Favorite Football Team.

Health-Wise🍏

Our 'Fundamental Misunderstanding' of Pain

Childhood hypertension is more common than you might think, and it often goes undiagnosed. Read one family's story, plus learn what you can do to protect your child.

Poll of the Day 📊

If you had to scrap all social media except one, which would you keep?

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • LinkedIn

  • TikTok

    Let us know, and we’ll share the results in the next issue!

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Did You Know? 🤔

Dale City’s Veterans Day Parade is one of the longest-running parades in the area, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year! It’s a great way to honor our local veterans and enjoy some community spirit.

DIY Projects for the Weekend 🔨

Pattern Your Floor Tiles

If you don’t like your tile floors, try this project…Here

Business Spotlight💡

O'Neill Plumbing Services, LLC 💧

From emergency plumbing to regular maintenance, O’Neill Plumbing offers quick and reliable service for all your home needs. Transparent pricing and a solid reputation make them a trusted choice. More Here

Semper Fi Exteriors 🏠

Specializing in roof repairs and exterior renovations, Semper Fi is dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction. Free inspections available—schedule yours today!

Dale City Bloopers🤦‍♂️

At last Saturday’s Farmers Market, a customer unknowingly bought a bag of "decorative gourds" thinking they were small pumpkins for cooking. The lesson? Always double-check the labels!

Recipe of the Day 🍽️

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup diced potatoes

1 cup green beans

1 can diced tomatoes

4 cups vegetable broth

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and simmer for 30 minutes. Perfect for a cozy, healthy dinner!

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Local Weather Today? 🌤️

We Want To Spotlight Local Businesses!

Would you like us to spotlight your local business in front of thousands of Dale City and surrounding area residents in an upcoming issue of Dale City Spotlight?

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That’s all for today, folks! See you soon with another slice of Dale City life. Stay awesome, stay local!