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Weekend Planner: Ducky Races, Park Birthdays, and Couples Massages

Want ideas for how to get out of the house and get involved in the community this weekend? Dale City Patch is here to help with your weekend planner.

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Where/When: Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K Ludwig Dr., Saturday June 18, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Why Go: Come enjoy Virginia State Parks' 75th birthday celebration. Stop by the visitor center to learn about the history of Leesylvania and the park system as a whole. Enjoy games, win prizes, have fun with family activities and more! Free cake will be served at 2:00 p.m. at the Breakwater Marina store.

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Pricing: Free.

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 Where/When: , 14300 Minnieville Rd, Saturday June 18, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: Anyone ages 16 years and up are welcome to come with a partner and refine massage techniques you use on each other. This is an open event and all are welcome to attend.

Pricing: $75 per couple.

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Where/When: Occoquan River, 125 Mill St, Occoquan, Saturday June 18, 12:30 p.m.

 Why Go: Rain or shine, on Saturday three thousand numbered rubber ducks will drop into the Occoquan River and race to the town docks. Adopt a rubber duck from of shops in Historic Occoquan. Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 duckies. Funds will benefit the Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition. First prize is $500, second through fifth is $100, and sixth through tenth is $20. 

Pricing: Duck adoptions are $5.

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 Where/When: , 12350 Cotton Mill Dr., Saturday June 18, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Why Go: Every 3rd Saturday of the month you can volunteer a few hours of your morning at the park. There will be indoor and outdoor projects to clean up the parks and facilities.  Be sure to call ahead to learn about receiving community service hours for various programs, though reservations are not required to volunteer.

Pricing: Free.

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Where/When: , 14300 Veterans Dr, Sunday June 19 at 12:00 p.m.

Why Go:  Women ages 14 years and older are invited to come learn how to defend themselves and their families. This class emphasizes defense tactics and methods that do not require strength or agility, and real life situations will be covered throughout the course. 

Pricing: $45 for a 90-minute class.

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