from the publisher Meet Our Five Influential Women
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arch is Women’s History Month and it is time to announce the results of our annual Prince William Living Influential Women Award. What a humbling experience learning about the amazing ways in which women in our community are breaking barriers and changing lives. From an impressive group of nominees, our judges (former IWA winners and the magazine staff) selected five visionary leaders, whom Marianne Weaver profiles in our feature story (page 4). You will be inspired as you read about these exceptional women who are making a positive difference in the community. You will remain inspired and even “enchanted” when you read this month’s, On A High Note (page 10), Emma Young enters Belinda Miller’s world, created in her two book series, Phillip’s Quest and The Ragwort Chronicles. Join her and gnomes, mermaids, pirates and more as she takes us on a fantastical look into her imagination.
and what happens to it once it leaves your home. Learn about the water treatment process, where your water comes from, what’s underground, and what exactly you should and shouldn’t wash down your drains in this article by Audrey Harman on page 12. Are you ready to “hop” into some Easter fun? Check out this month’s family fun, “A New Twist on Easter Egg Hunts.” Amanda Causey Baity provides a free printable Easter hunt pack. Learn her top 10 tips for a successful day of fun and adventure (page 20). If you picked up the magazine at a distribution point and don’t have a subscription to Prince William Living, for just $15 a year, you can get YOUR community magazine delivered to your door. If you already get it, make sure you continue to get it by subscribing. Show your support and help us continue the work that we do! Subscribe today at princewilliamliving.com/ subscription. Sincerely, Rebecca Barnes Prince William Living Publisher
Have you ever wondered where your discarded water goes once it disappears down the drain? If so, “Grubbs Environmental Center” in March’s Destinations shows you where the water goes
Need to Buy or Rent in Northern Virginia? Start at the Northern Virginia Housing Expo! F R E E P U B L IC E V E N T Saturday, March 19, 2016 • 10 am – 3 pm FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL 15201 Neabsco Mills Road • Woodbridge
NoVaHousingExpo.org More than 70 Exhibits • Free One-on-One Financial Counseling Free Workshops for Renters and Buyers Credit scores - Preparing to rent or buy - Budgeting Local market overviews - Local assistance programs Find us online for more on the expo and on local housing resources! prince william living March 2016 | 3