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Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention Presentation (Virtual Event)
Location: Virtual (Zoom) – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89689446846?pwd=rIUjsPr1EoDTzAKZEwwVPDCzCbfDWI.1
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 — 7:00 PM
✔️ The leading causes of suicide and how to recognize warning signs
✔️ Risk factors unique to LGBTQ individuals
✔️ How to have honest and supportive conversations
✔️ Practical steps to help prevent suicide and support mental health
This free and informative session is open to all, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, and advocates. Together, we can break the stigma and help save lives.
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EPW Board/Pride Meeting
Location: Virtual (Zoom), reach out to Dave Dooley (checkitagain@yahoo.com or dave.epw.pride@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.
Wednesday, 23 April 2025 — 7:30 PM
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E=PW Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup
Location: Armetta’s Restaurant
4585 Daisy Reid Ave.
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Sunday, 27 April 2025 — 10:30 AM, Lunch – 12:00 PM
Join Us for Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup & Lunch at Armetta’s! 🌎
In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd), you’re invited to join our Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup event, followed by a delightful lunch!
Meeting Point: Armetta’s Restaurant, 4585 Daisy Reid Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Allmenus+2armettaslakeridge.com+2Restaurantji+2
Schedule:
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10:30 AM: Gather at Armetta’s parking lot for a brief safety orientation (gloves, vests, bags, ties).
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Community trash pickup along our designated highway segment.
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12:00 PM: Return to Armetta’s for a well-deserved lunch.
What to Bring:
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Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for outdoor activity.
- A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Lunch Details:
After our cleanup, we’ll enjoy lunch together at Armetta’s Restaurant, known for its delicious Italian cuisine, including pizza, pasta, and subs. Armetta’s Restaurant
RSVP:
Please let us know if you can join us so we can coordinate supplies and lunch reservations.
Let’s come together to make a positive impact on our community and celebrate Earth Day by keeping our highways clean!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
E=PW looks forward to seeing you on Sunday.
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Queer Craft Club
Location: Dabble Creative Reuse Center
9100 Church Street
Manassas, VA 20110
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 — 6:00 – 8:00 PM
🎨✨ Queer Crafters is here! ✨🎨
A new LGBTQ+ & questioning craft club hosted by Dusk’s Doorstep 🌈
💜 Open to all LGBTQ+ & questioning crafters
💜 Drop in anytime – no registration needed
💜 Pay what you can / donation-based
💜 Bring a project or just come hang out!
Let’s craft, connect, and build community 💫
Proudly shared by Equality Prince William 🏳️🌈
#QueerCrafters #LGBTQCreatives #CraftingCommunity #EqualityPrinceWilliam #ManassasEvents
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Full Calendar of Events
01 Jan 2025 – EPW Membership Renewal for the Year Begins
04 Jan 2025 – The After the Holidays Holiday Party – Woodbridge, VA – 7:00 – 10:00 pm
06 Jan 2025 – Three Kings Day / Epiphany (Christian)
07 Jan 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
10 Jan 2025 – Fast of Tevet 10 (Jewish)
12 Jan 2025 – Annual Board Planning Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
15 Jan 2025 – EPW Board / Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
20 Jan 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
25 Jan 2025 – Piedmont/Central Virginia Pride Prom – Rixeyville, VA – 6:00 – 10:00 pm
29 Jan 2025 – Lunar New Year Begins
01 Feb 2025 – Black History Month Begins
04 Feb 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
05 Feb 2025 – Happy Hour – Hector’s – Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
14 Feb 2025 – Valentine’s Day
15 Feb 2025 – Volunteer Discord Call for folks interested in volunteering with The ConversationS Team – 5:00 – 6:00 pm
17 Feb 2025 – President’s Day
26 Feb 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
01 Mar 2025 – Women’s History Month Begins
01 Mar 2025 – Ramadan Begins (Islamic)
03 Mar 2025 – World Wildlife Day
04 Mar 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
05 Mar 2025 – Ash Wednesday (Christian)
05 Mar 2025 – Happy Hour – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
13-14 Mar 2025 – Purim (Jewish)
17 Mar 2025 – St. Patrick’s Day
20 Mar 2025 – Spring Equinox
26 Mar 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
29 Mar 2025 – Transgender Day of Visibility Potluck – Manassas, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
30 Mar 2025 – Silver Moon Emporium Spring Market – Salisbury Center – Manassas, VA – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
30 Mar 2025 – Eid-al-Fitr (Islamic)
01 Apr 2025 – Arab American Heritage Month Begins
01 Apr 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
09 Apr 2025 – Happy Hour – Bungalow Alehouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
12 – 20 Apr 2025 – Passover (Jewish)
13 Apr 2025 – Palm Sunday (Christian)
18 Apr 2025 – Good Friday (Christian)
20 Apr 2025 – Easter (Christian)
22 Apr 2025 – AFSP – Talk Saves Lives – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 pm
22 Apr 2025 – Earth Day
23 Apr 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
27 Apr 2025 – Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup – Armetta’s on Daisy Reid – Woodbridge, VA – 10:30 am, Lunch at 12:00 pm
29 Apr 2025 – Queer Craft Club – Dabble Creative Reuse Center – Manassas, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
01 May 2025 – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Begins
01 May 2025 – AFSP Lifesavers Appreciation Celebration, Pepco Edison Place Gallery (702 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001) – 5:30 – 7:30 pm
03 May 2025 – PWC Youth Wellness Conference – McCoart Plaza – 10 am – 3pm
06 May 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
11 May 2025 – Mother’s Day
12 May 2025 – Second Passover (Jewish)
14 May 2025 – Happy Hour – Hector’s – Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
14 May 2025 – EPW Pride Committee Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
16 May 2025 – Lag B’Omer (Jewish)
17 May 2025 – Equality Prince William Pride – Manassas Museum Lawn, Manassas, VA – 12 – 4 pm
17 May 2025 – Armed Forces Day (Observance, established 05/20/1950)
17 May – June 2025 – World Pride 2025 – Washington, DC
18 May 2025 – The Town of Dumfries 2nd annual “Pride Brunch” 3800 Graham Park RD Triangle VA 22172 – 11 am – 1 pm
18 May 2025 – Rise & Resist: Join the Movement for LGBTQ+ Liberation Across Virginia! – Manassas Park Community Center – 12:30–3:00 pm
26 May 2025 – Memorial Day
28 May 2025 – EPW Board Meeting/Pride Committee Wrap-up – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
31 May 2025 – Loudoun Pride – Ida Lee Park – Leesburg, VA – 12:00 – 7:00 pm
01 Jun 2025 – LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Begins
01 Jun 2025 – Culpeper Pride – 10753 Mountain Run Lake Road, Culpeper, VA – 12:00 – 5:00
01 Jun 2025 – Reston Pride – Lake Anne Plaza – Reston, VA – 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
1-3 Jun 2025 – Shavuot (Jewish)
03 Jun 2025 – PWC Proud “Together We Rise, Together We Thrive” – McCoart Plaza – 11 am – 2 pm
03 Jun 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
03 Jun 2025 – Manassas Park Pride Proclamation – Manassas Park City Hall – Manassas Park, VA – 7:00 pm
04 Jun 2025 – Ceremonial Pride LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising – Manassas Park City Hall – Manassas Park, VA – 7:00 pm
04 Jun 2025 – Happy Hour (after Flag Raising) – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 7:30 – 9:30 pm
06 Jun 2025 – Eid-al-Adha (Islamic)
07–08 Jun 2025 – Capital World Pride Festival – Washington, DC – 12:00 – 7:00 pm
08 Jun 2025 – Pentecost (Christian)
14 Jun 2025 – Army Birthday/Flag Day (Observance, established 06/14/1775)
15 Jun 2025 – Father’s Day
17 Jun 2025 – Virginia Election Day – Primary – Voting (6 am – 7 pm)
19 Jun 2025 – Juneteenth
20 Jun 2025 – Summer Solstice
25 Jun 2025 – EPW Board Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
26 Jun 2025 – Islamic New Year
01 Jul 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
04 Jul 2025 – Dale City 4th of July Parade – Mapledale Plaza – 7:00 am Setup, 9:00 am Lineup, 10:00 am Start
04 Jul 2025 – Independence Day
05 Jul 2025 – Ashura (Islamic)
09 Jul 2025 – Happy Hour – Bungalow Alehouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
13 Jul –03 Aug 2025 – The Three Weeks (Jewish)
19 Jul 2025 – Annual EPW Membership Picnic – Connery Residence – 1:00 – 4:00 pm
23 Jul 2025 – EPW Board Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
04 Aug 2025 – Coast Guard Birthday (Observance, established 08/04/1790)
05 Aug 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
09 Aug 2025 – The 15th of Av (Jewish)
09 Aug 2025 – The Conversations – Location TBD – 12:45 – 6:00 pm
13 Aug 2025 – Happy Hour – Hector’s, Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
27 Aug 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
01 Sep 2025 – Labor Day
02 Sep 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
04-10 Sep 2025 – Mawlid (Islamic)
07 Sep 2025 – Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk – Manassas, VA – Registration 10:30 am; Event 12:00-2:00 pm
10 Sep 2025 – Happy Hour – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
15 Sep 2025 – Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
18 Sep 2025 – Air Force Birthday (Observance, established 09/18/1947)
22 Sep 2025 – Autumn Equinox
22-24 Sep 2025 – Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)
24 Sep 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
28 Sep 2025 – Candidates Brunch – Connery Residence – Woodbridge, VA – 11 am – 3 pm
TBD Sep 2025 – Casa BruMar LGBTQ+ Symposium – Verizon Auditorium, George Mason University – Manassas, VA – 10 am – 4 pm
01 Oct 2025 – National Disability Employment Awareness Month Begins
01-02 Oct 2025 – Yom Kippur (Jewish)
06-13 Oct 2025 – Sukkot (Jewish)
07 Oct 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
08 Oct 2025 – Happy Hour – Bungalow Alehouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
11 Oct 2025 – National Coming Out / Let In Day
13 Oct 2025 – Navy Birthday (Observance, established 09/13/1775)
13 Oct 2025 – Indigenous People’s Day
13-15 Oct 2025 – Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (Jewish)
19 Oct 2025 – Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup – Armetta’s on Daisy Reid – Woodbridge, VA – 10:30 am
20 Oct 2025 – Diwali (Hindu)
22 Oct 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
31 Oct 2025 – Halloween
TBD Oct 2025 – PWC Mental Health Awareness Event
TBD Oct 2025 – Fauquier Pride Gala
01 Nov 2025 – Native American Heritage Month Begins
01 Nov 2025 – NoVA Veterans Parade – Manassas, VA – 8:00 am Setup, 10:00 am Lineup, 11:00 am Start
04 Nov 2025 – Virginia General Election Day – Voting (6 am – 7 pm)
04 Nov 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
10 Nov 2025 – Marine Corps Birthday (Observance, established 11/10/1775)
11 Nov 2025 – Veterans Day (Observance, established 11/11/1954)
12 Nov 2025 – Happy Hour – Hector’s of Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
18 Nov 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
20 Nov 2025 – Transgender Day of Remembrance
27 Nov 2025 – Thanksgiving
02 Dec 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
07 Dec 2025 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Observance)
09 Dec 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm
10 Dec 2025 – Happy Hour – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
10 Dec 2025 – International Human Rights Day
13 Dec 2025 – National Guard Birthday (Observance, established 12/13/1636)
14-22 Dec 2025 – Chanukah (Jewish)
20 Dec 2025 – Space Force Birthday (Observance, established 12/20/2019)
21 Dec 2025 – Yule Winter Solstice
25 Dec 2025 – Christmas (Christian)
26 Dec 2025 – 01 Jan 2026 – Kwanzaa
30 Dec 2025 – Between the Holidays Happy Hour – Bungalow Alehouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
30 Dec 2025 – Feast of Tevet 10 (Jewish)
31 Dec 2025 – New Year’s Eve
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
10 Jan 2026 – After the Holidays Annual Membership Party – Connery Residence – 7:00 pm
18 Jan 2026 – 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.
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