Barbie visits King George!

 Firefighter Barbie  visited Company One and ran one of the approximately 4,500 calls King George County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services receives each year across its three stations.

Want to take  Firefighter Barbie  home with you?

Find her at Company One—lobby open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 Kayak Barbie  launched off at the Hopyard Boat Landing after hiking Caledon State Park. She enjoyed one of the most relaxing ways to cool off in the summer, cruising down the Rappahannock River with her pup. But safety first! They both wore life vests. This boat ramp is one of two public access points on the river in King George County—the other is at Wilmont Boat Landing.

Find her where you go to learn about neighborhood activities in Hopyard Farm—open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 Teacher Barbie  set up her classroom at Sealston Elementary in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year starting next month. King George County Schools has over 330 teachers who instruct approximately 4,500 students and employs a total of about 680 people.

Want to take  Teacher Barbie  home with you?

Find her at the school that is home to the Wildcats—lobby open weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 Tennis Barbie  served in more ways than one at the newly refinished tennis center. It offers six tennis courts and six pickleball courts. Come rally with your friends today!

Want to take  Tennis Barbie  home with you?

Find her where you go to learn more about King George Parks and Recreation programming for tennis— open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 Farmers Market Barbie  joined nearly 30 vendors at the King George Farmers Market this Saturday where approximately 1,000 patrons stop by the King George Middle School weekly. The market has been a success since 2009 and is open to the public 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday from the last week in April through the end of October.

Want to take  Farmers Market  Barbie home with you?

Find her at the Farmers Market Saturday, July 22, from 8 a.m. to noon where she’ll be helping a vendor sell their items.

 Soccer Barbie  stepped over to Barnesfield Park to practice some footwork in preparation for the fall recreation league. Barnesfield has two of many multipurpose fields in King George that are used for not only soccer but also football, field hockey, ultimate frisbee and more!

Want to take  Soccer Barbie  home with you?

Find her where you go to learn more about King George Parks and Recreation programming for soccer—open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 Animal Rescue Barbie  visited the King George Public Animal Shelter where King George Animal Control provides quality care to nearly 750 rescue animals per year. Currently, the shelter has 45 cats and 22 dogs in their care, many of which are ready for their forever home!

Want to take  Animal Rescue Barbie  home with you?

Find her where you would go to adopt a pet—open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.