Who Will Win?

It’s October 21, 2024, and Dale City Spotlight is here with your daily dose of news, events, and entertainment. Grab your coffee, get comfy, and dive into today’s highlights!

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

• 📈 What’s Trending in Dale City?

• 🔨 DIY Projects for the Weekend

• 💡Business Spotlight

• 🍽️ Recipe of the Day

• 🌤️ Sky Watch: Weather Forecast

Make Me Laugh😂

I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.

First Tesla Dealership In Prince William County Planned

A Tesla dealership will cruise into town, marking the first in Prince William County. Read More

More Products Implicated In Massive Meat, Poultry Recall

The list of products implicated in a massive meat and poultry recall continues to grow More Info

Pickleball Facility Holds Ribbon Cutting At Manassas Mall

MANASSAS, VA — The ribbon is officially cut on the new Dill Dinkers pickleball facility inside Manassas Mall. More

Where To Pick Pumpkins In Woodbridge This Fall

Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near Woodbridge.

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Farmers Market Continues Strong at Dale City Lot

Stop by the Dale City Farmers Market at 14090 Gemini Way today until 1:00 PM. This bustling market offers fresh produce, local crafts, and more. It’s a perfect stop for your midweek shopping spree. Full market schedule here.

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground
Come visit our Fall Farm Market from October 1st to October 31st. Full farm market and pumpkin patch.

Film: SPARK

Learn about Robin Williams’ disease and his journey, and stick around after the documentary for a discussion with the Lewy Body Dementia Association.

Ghost Doctors Ghost Hunting Tour

Explore Historic Old Town Manassas as we hunt for ghosts that have been around over 150 years and don't be surprised who or what shows up!

Local: Dale City Sports Club
This organization offers various youth sports programs, including football, cheerleading, and dance, fostering teamwork and community spirit among young athletes (Source: Dale City Sports Club, Inc).

19-year-old Virginia native wins his third consecutive Skate America gold

The 19-year-old Virginia native posted a free skate score of 190.43 and an overall total score of 290.12 to secure the crown, the fourth-highest men’s score in the event’s history. More Here

The New York Yankees have won the pennant

With a thrilling Game 5 win Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, the Yankees won the American League Championship Series and punched their ticket to the World Series for the first time since 2009. They will face the LA Dodgers in the World Series, bringing Major League Baseball its dream LA-NY matchup, beginning Friday night at Dodger Stadium.

Commanders vs Panthers

Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers. As exciting as it is for the Burgundy & Gold faithful, most of their attention was focused on quarterback Jayden Daniels, who left the 40-7 victory in the first quarter with a rib injury More…

New York Liberty win WNBA championship

The New York Liberty can finally call themselves WNBA champions. It’s been a long road for the Liberty, one of the original teams when the WNBA debuted in 1997. New York reached the league’s first final that season, losing to the Houston Comets, and were dispatched by the Comets again in 1999 and 2000 before losing to the Los Angeles Sparks in 2002. More Here

Monday Night Footbal🏈Contest

 Enter To Win A LED Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Of Your Favorite Football Team.

Health-Wise🍏

Vitamin D Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

Poll of the Day 📊

What do you typically enjoy doing on weekends in Dale City?

• Exploring parks and trails

• Dining out with friends

• Attending local events

• Relaxing at home

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

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What’s Trending in Dale City? 📈

Prince William County’s Department of Economic Development congratulates its local companies and institutions recognized in the Washington Business Journal’s 2021 Book of Lists. This year’s rankings underscored the diverse mix of high-performing local companies that call Prince William County home and is reflective of the county’s robust economic base. In the science and technology category, highlighted Prince William County companies included:

Prince William County is considering a proposal for a large indoor multi-sport and special event facility in North Woodbridge. If approved, this center would:

• Accommodate sports like track and field, volleyball, basketball, pickleball, cheer, wrestling, football, and soccer

• Host special events such as graduations, trade shows, and conferences

• Serve local residents on weekdays and attract out-of-county visitors on weekends

• Reduce travel time for families who currently drive hours to regional competitions

DIY Projects for the Weekend 🔨

Homemade Candles

Make your own scented candles using wax, essential oils, and containers (like mason jars or teacups). Melt the wax, add your chosen scents, pour into the containers, and let them cool. These candles make great gifts or cozy additions to your home.

Bellash Bakery

Our bakers start work before the sun rises each day to ensure that every batch is as fresh as possible before it gets to you. The warm smell of baking often escapes onto the street before we've even opened. We're dedicated to kickstarting your morning with warm buttery cookies and a hot cup coffee! Contact Us

Brandon's Flowers

Floral shop offering arrangements for all occasions, plus gourmet baskets, chocolates and candles. Same Day Flower Delivery To Occoquan, VA, And Surrounding Areas. Contact Us

Dale City Bloopers🤦‍♂️

At last weekend’s Farmers Market, a vendor accidentally displayed "free hugs" signs instead of product prices. It took a while to realize why customers kept hugging her🫂 instead of paying!

Recipe of the Day 🍽️

Autumn Apple Crumble

Ingredients:

4 apples, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup oats

1/4 cup flour

1/4 cup melted butter

Mix the apples with half the sugar. Combine the oats, flour, and butter to make a crumb topping. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes and enjoy! Step by step

Local Weather Today? 🌤️

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