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May 18, 2012

Metro DC Bike to Work Day 2012

Metro Washington Bike to Work Day is part of the national focus promoting Biking to Work as a commuting option. May is National Bike Month, May 14-18 is National Bike to Work Week and Friday, May 18, is the Metro Bike to Work Day event.
Bike to Work Day has been held annually in the Washington metropolitan region with a main rallying point or Pit Stop in downtown DC. This event has been coordinated by the Washington Area Bicyclists Association (WABA) for over a decade. In September 2000, the Commuter Connections program as a part of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments partnered with WABA to form a regional Bike To Work Day 2001 Steering Committee to examine the feasibility of adding additional Bike To Work Day Pit Stops or rallying points throughout the region, thus creating a larger awareness of using cycling to work as a viable commuting alternative. Over 10,000 bicyclists registered to participate in the 2011 event, visiting one of the forty-nine regional pit stops.
Bike to Work Day Pit Stops Located in Prince William County
Prince William County hosted Bike to Work Day pit stops for the second time in May 2011 at six different locations across the county, in the Town of Haymarket and the City of Manassas. We are adding a new pit stop this year at the Woodbridge VRE station. Please contact Rick Holt, rholt.bikedude@gmail.com, to find out how to get involved.
Each pit stop will offer a local mix of food, drinks, entertainment, dynamic speakers and chances to win bicycles and other sweet prizes. Please be sure to register with your pit stop location to be eligible for prizes and a Bike to Work Day t-shirt.
Registration is available at http://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/.

Bike to Work Day 2012

How can you get involved?
• Promote the event
• Obtain monetary, or in kind, donations to support a pit stop
• Volunteer to work at a pit stop
• Volunteer to lead a convoy of bicyclists from a designated location to a pit stop and on to a destination
• Register to ride your bike to work/school
Benefits of Biking to Work
• Improves health and fitness
• Saves money
• Reduces traffic congestion
• Improves air quality
Start: May 18, 2012
End: May 18, 2012
Venue: Prince William County

May 19, 2012

Healthy Paddles

This event is the kick-off of the Health Paddles program, a program designed for families to get outside and exercise by hiking and paddling.

Come out on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton, VA from 10 am – 3 pm. Recreation and health professionals will be on hand to help you build your personal health itinerary. The healthy paddles website will list dozens of hiking and paddling opportunities throughout the year for families to get out and meet their goals.

The National Park Trust has selected this event to celebrate National Kids To Parks Day.

Start: May 19, 2012 10:00 am
End: May 19, 2012 3:00 pm

June 2, 2012

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail – Powell’s Creek

Please join Prince William Trails & Streams Coalition, Potomac Heritage Trail Association, and REI as we continue work on the Potomac Heritage Trail by Powell’s Creek, completing a section from Leesylvania State Park to Route 1.

We’ll meet at the end of Ratcliffe Lane in Woodbridge at 9am on June 2.  Wear long pants and proper footwear – there are sections of this trail that are muddy. Bring work gloves and tools if you have them, but don’t worry if you don’t because we will have extras on hand.  We’ll have snacks, extra water, and (maybe) lunch for participants.

Please register for this workday here – registration isn’t required, but it really helps us best plan for the day.  In case of inclement weather, check our website the morning of the event for cancellation/ postponement information.  For more information, contact Zoe at president@pwtsc.org.

Start: June 2, 2012 9:00 am
End: June 2, 2012 2:00 pm

June 4, 2012

PWTSC Board of Directors Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the PWTSC Board of Directors; all are welcome to attend to find out what we’re planning and how you can get more involved!

Meetings are held at George Mason University, Manassas Campus, Occoquan Building, room 110L.  Contact Zoe at president@pwtsc.org or 703-785-5785 if you have any questions.

Start: June 4, 2012 7:00 pm
End: June 4, 2012 9:00 pm
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June 16, 2012

6th Annual Duck Splash

Please help support PWTSC’s work by adopting a duck for the 6th Annual Duck Splash.  On June 16, at 12:30pm we will drop 3,000 little rubber duckies into the Occoquan River at the Historic Town of Occoquan.  The first 10 adopted ducks to cross the finish line win cash prizes for their owners.  It is $5 to adopt a duck and while it is a lot of fun to be there when the ducks go in, you need not be present to win.

You can adopt a duck from any PWTSC Board member, at participating Occoquan Merchants, the Occoquan Farmer’s Market, at the Spring Occoquan Arts & Crafts Show, or right here on-line (use the “buy” button at the bottom of this page). On-line purchasers will receive a confirmation email with their assigned duck numbers generally within 24 hours of purchase.

The prizes are:
1st Place     –       $500          6th Place     –       $20
2nd Place    –       $100          7th Place     –       $20
3rd Place     –       $100          8th Place     –       $20
4th Place     –       $100          9th Place     –       $20
5th Place     –       $100          10th Place   –       $20

All net proceeds from the event will benefit Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization devoted to expanding trails and streams access throughout Prince William County.  Enjoy the atmosphere of beautiful historic Occoquan and support a great cause!

You can also help support PWTSC by selling Adopt-A-Duck tickets to your friends, family or at local events.  Contact Zoe Vitter at 703-785-5785 or president@pwtsc.org for information.


Start: June 16, 2012 12:30 pm
End: June 16, 2012 2:00 pm
Venue: Historic Occoquan, VA