By: Theresa Coates Ellis — She loved daddy long-leggers as a toddler. Yes, the spider. Many years ago, when I caught Kat, one of my daughters, giggling with one crawling up her arm, I was horrified. She said it tickled. As a mom, I encourage my children to fuel their passions, but sometimes it takes courage and patience. Kat always loved living things. In fact, … Continue reading Grow the STEM passion.
By Theresa Coates Ellis — Local businesses have hummed as our family prepared for our Natalie and her fiancé’s Derek’s October wedding — Manassas City restaurants, stores plus our favorite designer, Xiao Yin Byron, Tang’s Alterations — for the dress. After a few frowns morphed into an ear to earn grin, the many flowing, silky and lacy dresses from Tang’s alternations, Manassas City, brought … Continue reading Going to the Chapel! First daughter wedding plans support Manassas City businesses
Proud to be an appointed member of the Manassas Regional Airport Commission! Congratulations to the Airport Director, Staff, City of Manassas and my fellow Airport Commission members as the Airport is recognized as top General Aviation airport in jobs, wages, and economic activity in Virginia! The Airport is also the host of the annual Airshow, Hangar Dance, Bull Run Rotary 5K 10K 1 Mile Run and invited my Osbourn High … Continue reading Manassas Airport ranked top in Virginia
February 14 is Valentine’s Day! Plan now for that perfect, special gift! First Friday – 4th Annual Souper Bowl! February 2, 2018 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MANASSAS COST: $10 cash for unlimited tastings (while supplies last) CONTACT: Rebekah Raze 703-361-6599 rebekah@historicmanassasinc.org Fourth Annual SOUPER BOWL! Friday, February 2nd from 6-9pm Join us in Historic Downtown Manassas, as our restaurants … Continue reading Super February!
The house was clean and the Christmas boxes with decorations were lined up in the garage waiting for a tree. We piled in our vehicle to visit Plantland to see Don Gray. Greeted by Tiger, the skilled mouser, we meandered through Douglas Firs (labeled ugly trees) and Grand Firs to pick a small reasonably priced evergreen. It didn’t quite work out that way. … Continue reading Singing Christmas Trees in Manassas City
I snapped a few fun location spots for a project during a recent photo shoot. If you live or work in the City of Manassas, you probably have seen them or pass them daily. Can you guess where to find them in the City of Manassas? Hints: 1. Inn, 2. Pins, 3. Candles, 4. The Heart of Manassas, 5. Happy Meal, 6. Stop, 7. … Continue reading Scouting Manassas
“It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy.” Author Unknown — Inspirational quotes are flooding my social media: Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter — it is a thought-provoking time of year. My daughter called this week — crying. She is grateful for her family and friends but wondered if she was giving enough? She is very empathetic and … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Flags for Heroes November 3 -November 12, 2017 All Day Manassas Museum Lawn 9101 Prince William Street Manassas, VA 20110 Bull Run Rotary Presents Flags For Heroes! Honor your military, police, doctor, teacher, fire and rescue, or personal special hero by sponsoring a flag. Corporate sponsorship available for $50+. For more information contact Bull Run Rotary Foundation PO Box 567, Manassas, VA 20108 patrickawcloud@aol.com … Continue reading November Now!
By Theresa Coates Ellis — When the leaves begin to turn brilliant colors and the air becomes crisp, we know that it’s time for fun in the Fall! So grab your pumpkins, rakes, hot drinks, scarves, friends and family because here are some top Manassas October events! Prince William Half Marathon The race start is staged at Jiffy Lube Live – the premier live entertainment venue … Continue reading Oh Glorious October!
By: Theresa Coates Ellis — What happens when three adult daughters want family bonding time before dinner on a Friday evening? They book a clay sculpture class in Historic Manassas. I love the arts, but never had the chance to sculpt a slab of clay from scratch. My husband wanted to watch, but soon dug right in and took the craft quite seriously. With precision, … Continue reading Messy fun at Manassas Clay
Theresa Coates Ellis for Manassas City Council 