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Town of Dumfries – State of the Town & Pride Proclamation

Location: Potomac Valley Church
1006 Williamstown Dr
Dumfries, VA 22026

Thursday, 28 May 2026 — 7:00 pm

Join Equality Prince William as we attend the Town of Dumfries State of the Town event in support of the recognition of June as Pride Month! 🌈

We are proud to stand alongside community leaders and residents as Dumfries continues to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

We hope to see supporters there as we celebrate visibility, inclusion, and community pride together!

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #PrideMonth #DumfriesVA #LGBTQCommunity #PrinceWilliamCounty

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Bull Run Unitarian Universalist (BRUU) Pride Service – Social Sunday

Location: Bull Run Unitarian Universalists
9350 Main Street
Manassas, VA 20110

Sunday, 31 May 2026 — 9:00 am (setup); 10:00 am (service)

In celebration of Pride Month, join Bull Run Unitarian Universalist and Equality Prince William as we explore the importance of allyship and how we can all play a role in building a more inclusive world. 🌈

EPW will be tabling at this event, and we are excited to share that Amy Cannon, Secretary of EPW, will be speaking during the service.

Light snacks and fellowship will follow the service.

Come connect with community, celebrate Pride, and learn how allyship creates meaningful change.

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #PrideMonth #Allyship #ManassasVA #LGBTQCommunity

Manassas Park Flag Raising

Location: Manassas Park City Hall
100 Park Central Plaza
Manassas Park, VA 20111

Monday, 01 June 2026 — 7:00 pm

Join us at Manassas Park City Hall for a Pride Month flag raising ceremony. This is one of five flags raised at all five Manassas Park government buildings throughout June in celebration of Pride Month.

Immediately following the ceremony, attendees are invited to continue the evening at the EPW Happy Hour at Preston’s Pub.

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #Pride2026 #ManassasParkVA #PrinceWilliamPride #LGBTQCommunity #PrideMonth

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The Monthly E=PW Happy Hour

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

Monday, 01 June 2026 — 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The monthly Equality Prince William Happy Hour follows directly after the Manassas Park Flag Raising.

Please note: this month’s start time is adjusted to 7:30 PM (instead of the regular 6:00 PM) to accommodate the flag raising ceremony beforehand.

We hope you are able to join us!

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #Pride2026 #ManassasParkVA #PrinceWilliamPride #LGBTQCommunity #PrideMonth

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PWC Proud Pride Celebration – “Peace, Love, and Unity”

Location: McCoart Building
1 County Complex Ct.
Prince William, VA 22192

Tuesday, 02 June 2026 — 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Equality Prince William is excited to participate in the PWC Proud Pride Celebration: “Peace, Love, and Unity!” 🌈✌️

EPW will have a booth at this special celebration for Prince William County employees.

We are also hopeful and excited that the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will vote to officially recognize June as Pride Month. The Board meeting begins at 2:00 PM and is open to the public.

Let’s continue building visibility, inclusion, and unity throughout Prince William County.

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #PrideMonth #PrinceWilliamCounty #PeaceLoveUnity #WoodbridgeVA

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EPW at Culpeper Pride – Peace. Pride. Love.

Location: Mountain Run Winery
10753 Mountain Run Lake Road
Culpeper, VA 22701

Sunday, 07 June 2026 — 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Equality Prince William is excited to be a vendor at Culpeper Pride! 🌈

Join us for a day of celebration, community, and Pride at beautiful Mountain Run Winery.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help staff the EPW table throughout the event. If you would like to volunteer and represent EPW, we would love your help!

Come say hello, connect with community organizations, and celebrate Pride together.

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #CulpeperPride #PrideMonth #Volunteer #LGBTQCommunity

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Manassas City Pride Proclamation

Location: City Hall of Manassas
9027 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110

Monday, 08 June 2026 — 5:30 pm

Join Equality Prince William as we support the Manassas City Pride Proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month! 🌈

Manassas City Council was the second public government organization within Prince William County borders to support Pride Month recognition, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support of EPW and our Pride Festival for the past five years.

We are proud to be part of such a welcoming and supportive community.

Come celebrate visibility, inclusion, and Pride with us!

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #PrideMonth #ManassasVA #CommunitySupport #LGBTQCommunity

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PWC Hunger Free Rally

Location: Harris Pavilion
9201 Center St
Manassas, VA 20110

Saturday, 13 June 2026 — 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Equality Prince William proudly supports the PWC Hunger Free Rally! ❤️

Join us as we come together to support food security efforts throughout Prince William County.

You can help by donating food or funds to stock local food pantries while learning more about food and nutrition needs in our community.

There will be music, bubbles, face painting, and more for the whole family!

📊 THE NEED: • 43% of Prince William County residents face food insecurity • More than 2 out of 5 residents are not always sure where their next meal is coming from • 34% of those experiencing food insecurity are not eligible for SNAP • 43% have children in the household

Together, we can help make a difference.

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #PWCHungerFree #CommunitySupport #FoodSecurity #PrinceWilliamCounty

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AFSP-NCAC Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk Kickoff Party

Location: BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
13930 Promenade Commons St.
Gainesville, VA 20155

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 — 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Equality Prince William proudly has a team participating in the AFSP Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk this September. 💙

Join us at the Kickoff Party to learn more about the walk, connect with supporters, and help raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health support.

We welcome everyone to join Team EPW for the walk or support current walkers through donations.

If each walker raises $150, they will automatically receive an official Walk T-shirt.

🔗 Team EPW Signup: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/386081 🔗 Kickoff Party Info: https://2026pwckickoff.attendease.com/ 🔗 Main Walk Info: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/PWC

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

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EPW Board/Pride Committee Meeting Wrap-up

Location: Virtual (Zoom), reach out to President Dave Dooley (dave.epw.pride@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 — 7:30 PM

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EPW at the Juneteenth & Me Festival

Location: Sean T. Connaughton Plaza
1 County Complex Ct.
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Friday, 19 June 2026 — 12:00 – 9:00 pm

Equality Prince William is honored to participate as a vendor at the Juneteenth & Me Festival! ❤️🖤💚

Join us as we celebrate freedom, culture, community, and unity.

We are currently seeking volunteers to help staff the EPW table during the event. If you are interested in volunteering, we would love your support.

Come celebrate this important day with us and connect with organizations working to strengthen and support our community.

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #Juneteenth #CommunityUnity #Volunteer #WoodbridgeVA

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EPW at the Capital Pride Festival

Location: Capital Pride Festival
7th Street Northwest & Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004

Sunday, 21 June 2026 — 12:00 – 7:00 pm

Equality Prince William is excited to be a vendor at the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC! 🌈

The free Capital Pride Festival is the electrifying final day of Pride celebration weekend and takes place along historic Pennsylvania Avenue.

The Festival features hundreds of exhibitors, artisans, food vendors, beverage gardens, and multiple stages with multicultural and multilingual performances.

EPW is currently looking for volunteers to help staff our table throughout the event.

🔗 Learn more about the festival: https://www.capitalpride.org/event/festival/

Come celebrate Pride, visibility, and community with us in our nation’s capital!

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #CapitalPride #PrideMonth #WashingtonDC #Volunteer

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EPW at the Safe Space NOVA’s 2026 Pride Prom: STARRY NIGHT

Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314

Friday, 26 June 2026 — 7:00 – 11:00 pm

Equality Prince William is proud to serve as a Cosmos Sponsor and vendor for Safe Space NOVA’s 2026 Pride Prom: STARRY NIGHT! ✨🌌

We are excited to support this affirming and inclusive event for LGBTQ+ youth and community members.

EPW is currently seeking volunteers to help staff our table during the event.

🔗 Event details and rules: https://safespacenova.org/pride-prom/

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Pride, creativity, and community.

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #PrideProm #SafeSpaceNOVA #LGBTQYouth #Volunteer

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EPW in the Dale City 4th of July Parade

Location: Mapledale Plaza
Corner of Dale Blvd & Queensdale Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22193

Saturday, 04 July 2026 — 7:00 (setup); 9:00 (lineup); 10:00 am (start)

Equality Prince William needs your help for the Dale City 4th of July Parade!🌈

We have proudly participated in this parade since 2014 — and even brought home a few trophies along the way!

We are looking for volunteers to help with setup and to walk or ride with EPW during the parade.

Let’s continue showing visibility, inclusion, and community pride throughout Prince William County.

Come celebrate with us!

#EqualityPrinceWilliam #EPW #DaleCityParade #CommunityVisibility #Pride #PrinceWilliamCounty

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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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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

08 Jul 2026 Happy Hour – The Roadhouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

10 Jul 2026 Casa BruMar Foundation – Our Center Phase One Open House – 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Registration is required
19 Jul 2026 Annual EPW Membership Picnic – TBD – 1:00 – 4:00 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)
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 – Registration 11:00 am; Event 12:30-2:00 pm

12 Sep 2026 Casa BruMar Foundation’s 5th Annual LGBTQIA+ Symposium
15 Sep 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
18 Sep 2026 Air Force Birthday (Observance, established 09/18/1947)
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)
27 Sep 2026 Candidates Brunch – TBD – Woodbridge, VA – 11 am – 3 pm

30 Sep 2026 EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

01 Oct 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Begins
TBD PWC Annual Mental Health Awareness Event – A.J. Ferlazzo Building – Woodbridge, VA – 3:00 – 7:00 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
TBD Washington Commanders Pride Night – Northwest Stadium – Landover, MD – 8:15 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.