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Sesquicentennial Volunteer Opportunities

Got the following email from HMI this morning:

“Please help us commemorate the First Battle of Manassas during our Sesquicentennial Event, July 21st through July 24th! This four day event will feature living history demonstrations, speakers, art, music, and many other historical commemorations and activities for all ages. A strong base of volunteers for this event is an important part of the planning and making sure the outcome is a success. Historic Manassas, Inc. needs your help with this! An overview of volunteer opportunities is listed below. We hope that you will join us in making these commemorative events a success!
 
Volunteer Opportunities
 Docents: Assume the role of a person from a time and place. Customer service skills are required. Detailed training will be provided.

Information Ambassadors: Assist at sites, trolley buses, and at the Visitor’s Center by informing others of site programs, transportation, information, and schedules.
 
Site Assistants: Assist with site set-up and program management. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
 

Click here for volunteer application
 

@bikemanassas

I’m pressed for time this morning but I did want to thank the JM for writing up the BikeManassas thing.  The headline they use is technically accurate but a little misleading – Yes, the plan will cost $2 million but most of that is “out year” spending.  A convenient phrase that usually means that something seems like a good idea but nobody has a clue where the money will come from…:) 

The only big-ticket item that has any money at all, the Winters Branch trail extension, has been around since before I arrived on the scene.  I think Winters Branch is a great trail but I don’t ride it much – it’s too rough for road bikes.

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