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The Monthly E=PW Happy Hour

Location: Preston’s Pub
9103 Andrew Drive
Manassas Park, VA 20111

Wednesday, – 09 September 2026 — 6:00 – 8:00 pm

September is here!

Summer is winding down, the kids are back in school, and Pumpkin Spice is suddenly EVERYWHERE. So what better way to welcome fall than with your E=PW community?

Join us for the September E=PW Happy Hour!

Come grab a drink, catch up with friends, meet some new folks, and enjoy a relaxed evening with the Equality Prince William community.

All are welcome!

Come for the drinks. Stay for the community.

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #LGBTQIA #Community #HappyHour

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EPW and the AFSP-NCAC Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk

Location: Virginia Gateway
Linton Hall Rd.
Gainesville, VA 20155

Saturday, 12 September 2026 — 11:00 am (Check-in); 12:30 pm (Event Start)

Equality Prince William is proud to sponsor and has a team participating in the AFSP-NCAC Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk this September. 💙

EPW will also have a vendor table at the event, and we are currently looking for volunteers to help both with the walk and staffing the EPW table.

We invite everyone to join Team EPW and support suicide prevention and mental health awareness efforts in our community.

You can also donate to support individual walkers. Participants who raise $150 will automatically receive an official Walk T-shirt.

🔗 Join Team EPW: ttps://afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/386081

🔗 Main Walk Info: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/PWC

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #AFSP #OutOfTheDarkness #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention

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E=PW @ Casa BruMar Foundation’s 5th Annual LGBTQIA+ Symposium

Location: Casa BruMar Foundation
4379 Ridgewood Center Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22193

Saturday, 19 September 2026 — 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Come See Us at Casa BruMar’s 5th Annual LGBTQIA+ Symposium!

Equality Prince William is proud to be a Silver Sponsor AND Exhibitor at the Casa BruMar Foundation’s 5th Annual LGBTQIA+ Symposium!

Join us for a day of education, conversation, community, and connection as LGBTQIA+ organizations, advocates, community members, and allies come together to learn, share, and build a stronger community.

Be sure to stop by the Equality Prince William table! We’ll have information about EPW, our upcoming events and programs, and ways you can get involved in supporting our local LGBTQIA+ community.

Come spend the day with us, meet some great community organizations, learn something new, and celebrate the people and organizations working to make Prince William County a welcoming place for everyone.

We’ll see you at Casa BruMar!

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #CasaBruMar #LGBTQIA #LGBTQVirginia #PrinceWilliamCounty #WoodbridgeVA #Community #LGBTQSymposium

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Candidates’ Brunch & EPW Board Election

Location: Joyce Connery Residence
13016 Qualls Lane
Woodbridge, VA 22193

Sunday, 20 September 2026 — 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join Equality Prince William for our 2026 Candidates Brunch and hear from local candidates running for office this year as they discuss issues important to the LGBTQIA+ community.

This is an opportunity to meet candidates, listen to their perspectives, and learn more about the issues that matter to our community and our region.

Equality Prince William Board Elections

The Candidates Brunch will also be the time for our 2026–2028 Equality Prince William Board Elections.

Current EPW members in good standing will have the opportunity to vote for the members seeking election to the EPW Board.

Your participation matters! Only with you are we successful. Only your participation makes everything we do possible. Whether you attend to hear from candidates, participate in the Board election, share a meal, or simply spend time with your EPW community, we hope you’ll join us.

It’s a Potluck!

Bring a favorite brunch dish to share and enjoy good food and even better company with your fellow EPW members and friends.

Equality Prince William looks forward to seeing you on Sunday!

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CANCELLED ~~E=PW @ Our Resilient Minds: A Youth Wellness Conference~~

Location: Manassas City Community Center
~~8750 Sudley Rd~~
~~Manassas, VA 20110~~

~~Saturday, 26 September 2026 — 10:00 am (Setup), 11:00 am – 2:00 pm~~

CANCELLED! This event has been postponed until the spring. We will resubmit with a new event once it is available!

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EPW Board/Pride Meeting

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 — 7:30 – 8:30 pm (Zoom)

Reach out to Dave at dave.epw.pride@gmail.com if you are interested in attending the meeting via Zoom. Thank you!

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E=PW @ PWC’s 18th Annual Mental Health Awareness 2026: Building Community & Connection

Location: AJ Ferlazzo Building
15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Suite 180
Woodbridge, VA 22191

Wednesday, 07 October 2026 — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Equality Prince William will be back at the Prince William County Community Services 18th Annual Mental Health Awareness Event & Summit: Building Community & Connection!

EPW will be tabling at the Community Resource Event during the morning portion of this full-day community gathering. Stop by our table to meet the EPW team, learn more about our organization and programs, pick up information about upcoming events, and connect with other local organizations and community resources.

The Community Resource Event brings together behavioral health services, wellness programs, nonprofit organizations, community supports, local businesses, artists, advocates, and other community partners—all with the goal of helping residents and families discover resources and strengthen connections throughout our community.

Come say hello to Equality Prince William!

We look forward to connecting with our neighbors, fellow community organizations, and everyone working to strengthen our community.

About the Full-Day Event

The 18th Annual Mental Health Awareness Event & Summit continues throughout the day:

1:00–4:00 PM — Mental Health Professional Learning Summit
Professional learning sessions for clinicians, service providers, educators, public-safety partners, nonprofit professionals, and others who support individuals and families.

5:00–7:00 PM — Voice of Recovery Honors & Community Dinner
The evening will feature the Voice of Recovery Honors in Memory of Jennie Bates, a keynote address, a special musical selection, and a community dinner celebrating mental health awareness, recovery, resilience, and hope.

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The Monthly E=PW Happy Hour

Location: The Roadhouse (formerly Bungalow Alehouse)
2840 Prince William Pkwy
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Thursday, 15 October 2026 — 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Fall is here, and it’s time to get together!

Join Equality Prince William for our October Happy Hour at The Roadhouse in Woodbridge. Come relax, grab a drink or a bite to eat, and enjoy an evening with friends, old and new, from across our community.

Whether you’re a longtime EPW member or joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome!

There’s no program, no agenda, and no pressure—just good conversation, good company, and a chance to connect with your LGBTQIA+ community.

Come for a little while or stay for the whole evening. We hope to see you there!

Equality Prince William looks forward to seeing you!

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #LGBTQIA #Community #HappyHour

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E=PW Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup – October 2026

Location: Armetta’s Restaurant
4585 Daisy Reid Ave.
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Sunday, 18 October 2026 — 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Help Us Keep Prince William Beautiful!

It’s time for our second Adopt-a-Highway cleanup of the year!

Join Equality Prince William as we come together to give back to our community and keep our adopted stretch of highway clean. It’s a great opportunity to get outside, meet fellow EPW members and friends, and make a visible difference right here in Prince William.

Schedule

10:30 AM – Gather in Armetta’s parking lot for a brief safety orientation and to pick up gloves, safety vests, bags, and ties.

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Community cleanup along our designated highway segment.

12:00 PM – Return to Armetta’s for lunch and fellowship!

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
A reusable water bottle
A willingness to get a little dirty while doing some good!

EPW will provide the cleanup supplies, including gloves, safety vests, trash bags, and ties.

Lunch & Fellowship

After the cleanup, we’ll return to Armetta’s Restaurant for lunch and some well-earned fellowship with our EPW family and friends.

Please RSVP so we can coordinate cleanup supplies and our lunch plans.

Come lend a hand, get some fresh air, and help make our community a cleaner place!

Let’s make a difference—one bag of trash at a time!

Equality Prince William looks forward to seeing you!

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EPW Board/Pride Meeting

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 — 7:30 – 8:30 pm (Zoom)

Reach out to Dave at dave.epw.pride@gmail.com if you are interested in attending the meeting via Zoom. Thank you!

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Full Calendar of Events

01 Jan 2026 – New Year’s Day/EPW Membership Renewal for the Year Begins

06 Jan 2026 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

06 Jan 2026 Three Kings Day / Epiphany (Christian)

17 Jan 2026 The After the Holidays Holiday Party – Woodbridge, VA – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
~~18 Jan 2026 – EPW Annual Planning/Board Meeting – Armetta’s at Daisy Reid – 1:00 – 3:00 pm~~

19 Jan 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

01 Feb 2026 Black History Month Begins
10 Feb 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
11 Feb 2026 Happy Hour – Hector’s – Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm 14th Valentine’s Day
15 Feb 2026 Maha Shivratri (Hindu)
15 Feb 2026 Parinirvana (Buddhist)
16 Feb 2026 President’s Day
17 Feb 2026 Ramadan Begins (Islamic)
18 Feb 2026 Ash Wednesday (Christian)
19 Feb 2026 Lent Begins (Christian)
25 Feb 2026 EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

01 Mar 2026 Women’s History Month Begins
02-03 Mar 2026 Purim (Jewish)
03 Mar 2026 Magha Puja (Buddhist)
04 Mar 2026 Holi (Hindu)
08 Mar 2026 Daylight Saving Time Begins

10 Mar 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
12 Mar 2026 Happy Hour – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
16 Mar 2026 Laylat al Qadr (Islamic)
17 Mar 2026 St. Patrick’s Day
18 Mar 2026 Ramadan (Ends at Sundown)
19 Mar 2026 Eid al-Fitr (Islamic)
20 Mar 2026 Spring Equinox (First Day of Spring)
25 Mar 2026 EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
29 Mar 2026 Palm Sunday (Christian)
29 Mar 2026 Transgender Day of Visibility – BRUU – 3:00 – 6:00 pm

01 Apr 2026 Arab American Heritage Month Begins
01 Apr 2026 Passover (Jewish – Begins at Sundown)
02 Apr 2026 Lent Ends (Christian)
02 Apr 2026 Theravada (Buddhist)
03 Apr 2026 Good Friday (Christian)
05 Apr 2026 Easter (Christian)
09 Apr 2026 Passover (Jewish – Ends at Sundown)
14 Apr 2026 Vaisakhi (Sikh)
14 Apr 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
15 Apr 2026 Happy Hour – The Roadhouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
22 Apr 2026 Earth Day
29 Apr 2026 EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
26 Apr 2026 Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup – Armetta’s on Daisy Reid – Woodbridge, VA – 10:30 am

01 May 2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Begins
01 May 2026 Vesak (Buddhist)
10 May 2026 Mother’s Day
12 May 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
13 May 2026 Happy Hour – Hector’s – Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
14 May 2026 EPW Pride Committee Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
16 May 2026 Armed Forces Day (Observance, established 05/20/1950)
16 May 2026 Equality Prince William Pride – Harris Pavilion, Manassas, VA – 12 – 4 pm
17 May 2026 The Town of Dumfries Annual “Pride Brunch” 17715 Washington Street, Dumfries, VA 22026 – 11 am – 1 pm
19 May 2026 Manassas Park Pride Proclamation – Manassas Park City Hall – Manassas Park, VA – 7:00 pm

21–23 May 2026 Shavuot (Jewish)
25 May 2026 Memorial Day
26–27 May 2026 Eid-al-Adha (Islamic)

28 May 2026 Town of Dumfries – State of the Town (to include Pride Proclamation) – Potomac Valley Church, 1006 Williamstown Dr, Dumfries, VA 22026 – 7:00 pm

31 May 2026 Bull Run Unitarian Universalist (BRUU) Pride Service (Social Sunday) – 9350 Main Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110 – 9:00 am set-up, 10:00 am service followed by light snacks

01 Jun 2026 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Begins
01 Jun 2026 Ceremonial Pride LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising – Manassas Park City Hall – Manassas Park, VA – 7:00 pm
01 Jun 2026 Happy Hour (after Flag Raising) – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 7:30 – 9:30 pm

02 Jun 2026 PWC Proud Pride Celebration, “Peace, Love, and Unity,” – McCoart Plaza – 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA – 9 am set-up, 11 am – 2 pm
06 Jun 2026 Loudoun Pride – Ida Lee Park – Leesburg, VA – 12:00 – 7:00 pm
07 Jun 2026 Culpeper Pride – 10753 Mountain Run Lake Road, Culpeper, VA – 12:00 – 5:00

08 Jun 2026 Manassas City Pride Proclamation – Manassas City Hall – 9027 Center Street, Manassas, VA – 5:30 pm
09 Jun 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

13 Jun 2026 PWC Hunger Free Rally and Food Drive – Harris Pavilion, Manassas, VA – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
14 Jun 2026 Army Birthday/Flag Day (Observance, established 06/14/1775)

16 Jun 2026 AFSP-NCAC, Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk Kickoff Party – BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 13930 Promenade Commons St., Gainesville, VA 20155 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm
17 Jun 2026 EPW Board Meeting/Pride Committee Wrap-up – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
19 Jun 2026 Juneteenth
19 Jun 2026 EPW @ PWC Juneteenth and Me – Sean T. Connaughton Plaza – Woodbridge, VA – 12:00 – 9:00 pm
20 Jun 2026 Capital Pride Parade – Washington, DC – 2:00 – 4:30 pm
21 Jun 2026 Capital Pride Festival – Washington, DC – 12:00 – 7:00 pm
21 Jun 2026 Father’s Day
21 Jun 2026 Summer Solstice (First Day of Summer)
25 Jun 2026 Ashura (Islamic)

26 Jun 2026 Safe Space NOVA’s Pride Prom 2026 – Torpedo Factory Arts Center – Alexandria, VA – 7:00 – 11:00

04 Jul 2026 Dale City 4th of July Parade – Mapledale Plaza – 7:00 am Setup, 9:00 am Lineup, 10:00 am Start
04 Jul 2026 Independence Day
05 Jul 2026 Ashura (Islamic)
07 Jul 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

10 Jul 2026 Casa BruMar Foundation – Our Center Phase One Open House – 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Registration is required
15 Jul 2026 Happy Hour – The Roadhouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

22 Jul 2026 EPW Board Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
29 Jul 2026 Asala Dharma (Buddhist)

04 Aug 2026 Coast Guard Birthday (Observance, established 08/04/1790)

04 Aug 2026 Virginia Election Day – Primary – Voting (6 am – 7 pm)
11 Aug 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
12 Aug 2026 Happy Hour – Hector’s, Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
13 Aug 2026 Obon (Buddhist)
16 Aug 2026 Annual EPW Membership Picnic – Casa BruMar Center – 1:00 – 4:00 pm

25 Aug 2026 Mawlid al-Nabi (Islamic)
26 Aug 2026 EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

01 Sep 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

04 Sep 2026 Janmashtami (Hindu)

07 Sep 2026 Labor Day
09 Sep 2026 Happy Hour – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
11–13 Sep 2026 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish – Begins at Sundown)
12 Sep 2026 Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk – Virginia Gateway – Linton Hall Rd. -Gainesville, VA – Setup 10 am; Registration 11 am; Event 12:30-2:00 pm

15 Sep 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
18 Sep 2026 Air Force Birthday (Observance, established 09/18/1947)
19 Sep 2026 Casa BruMar Foundation’s 5th Annual LGBTQIA+ Symposium – 10 am – 3:30 pm

20 Sep 2026 Candidates Brunch – Connery Residence – Woodbridge, VA – 11 am – 2 pm

20–21 Sep 2026 Yom Kippur (Jewish – Begins at Sundown)
22 Sep 2026 Autumn Equinox (First Day of Autumn)
25 Sep-02 Oct 2026 Sukkot (Jewish)

26 Sep 2026 EPW @ Our Resilient Minds: A Youth Wellness Conference – Manassas City Community Center – 11 am – 2 pm
30 Sep 2026 EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

01 Oct 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Begins
07 Oct 2026 PWC 18th Annual Mental Health Awareness Event – A.J. Ferlazzo Building – Woodbridge, VA – 9 am – 12:00 pm
11 Oct 2026 National Coming Out / Let In Day
12 Oct 2026 Indigenous People’s Day
13 Oct 2026 Navy Birthday (Observance, established 09/13/1775)
13 Oct 2026 A Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
15 Oct 2026 Happy Hour – The Roadhouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
18 Oct 2026 Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup – Armetta’s on Daisy Reid – Woodbridge, VA – 10:30 am
20 Oct 2026 Dussehra (Hindu)
28 Oct 2026 EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
31 Oct 2026 Halloween

01 Nov 2026 Native American Heritage Month Begins
01 Nov 2026 Daylight Saving Time Ends

01 Nov 2026 Casa BruMar Foundation’s 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Fiesta
03 Nov 2026 Virginia General Election Day – Voting (6 am – 7 pm)
03 Nov 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

07 Nov 2026 NoVA Veterans Parade – Manassas, VA – 8:00 am Setup, 10:00 am Lineup, 11:00 am Start
08–09 Nov 2026 Diwali (Hindu)
10 Nov 2026 Marine Corps Birthday (Observance, established 11/10/1775)
11 Nov 2026 Veterans Day (Observance, established 11/11/1954)
11 Nov 2026 Happy Hour – Hector’s of Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
18 Nov 2026 EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
20 Nov 2026 Transgender Day of Remembrance – TBD – 5:30 – 8:30 pm
26 Nov 2026 Thanksgiving

04 Dec 2026 Hanukkah (Jewish – Begins at Sundown)
07 Dec 2026 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Observance)
08 Dec 2026 Bodhi (Buddhist)
08 Dec 2026 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
09 Dec 2026 Happy Hour – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
10 Dec 2026 International Human Rights Day
12 Dec 2026 Hanukkah (Jewish – Ends at Sundown)
13 Dec 2026 National Guard Birthday (Observance, established 12/13/1636)
16 Dec 2026 EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
20 Dec 2026 Space Force Birthday (Observance, established 12/20/2019)
21 Dec 2026 Yule Winter Solstice (First Day of Winter)
25 Dec 2026 Christmas (Christian)
26 Dec 2026-01 Jan 2027 Kwanzaa
30 Dec 2026 Between the Holidays Happy Hour – The Roadhouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
31 Dec 2026 New Year’s Eve

01 Jan 2027 New Year’s Day/EPW Membership Renewal for the Year Begins
05 Jan 2027 VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

10 Jan 2027 After the Holidays Annual Membership Party – TBD – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
17 Jan 2027 EPW Annual Planning/Board Meeting – Armetta’s at Daisy Reid – 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Is there something that you would like to see E-PW do? Would you like to volunteer to host an event? Make your voice heard. Get in touch with the E-PW Board to offer suggestions and to volunteer.