Prince William County community calendar, Nov. 8-14
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Version 0 of 1. Seton Crafters Fall Bazaar Crafts, art, a silent auction, baked goods and a raffle to support local charities. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 12805 Valleywood Dr., Woodbridge. 703-494-8054. Free. Bingo Proceeds support local veterans. Doors open at noon on Sunday with games beginning at 2 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Mondays with games beginning at 7:15 p.m. Woodbridge American Legion, 3640 Friendly Post Lane, Woodbridge. 703-494-4304. $15 minimum. Minnieville Buffer cleanup Wear long pants and sturdy shoes to clean up the area at Minnieville Road and Colby Drive, adjacent to the dog park. Sponsored by the Prince William Conservation Alliance. 2-4 p.m. K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park, 13000 Minnieville Rd., Woodbridge. 703-499-4954. Free. “A Virginia Dynasty: The Carter Family of Northern Virginia” This exhibit explores how Robert “King” Carter built an empire in Virginia in the 17th and 18th centuries. Through Dec. 31. Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. 703-368-1873. www.manassasmuseum.org. Free. “Nature’s Patterns” Salt-fired pottery by Marianne Cordyack of Reston, colored pencil drawings by Tina Kannapel of Fairfax and oil paintings by Steve Myles of Oakton. Through Dec. 7. Artists’ Undertaking, 309 Mill St., Occoquan. 703-494-0584. www.theartistsundertaking.com. Free. Job search network group Plus discussion of various topics related to the search process. 1-3 p.m. House of Mercy, 8170 Flannery Ct., Manassas. 703-659-1636. Free. Bingo Proceeds support Dale City Knights of Columbus activities and charities. Doors open at 6 p.m. with games beginning at 7:30 p.m. VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Rd., Dale City. 703-491-2378. $9 minimum. Prince William Community Band Rehearsal, for musicians 19 and older, no auditions necessary. 7:30 p.m. Saunders Middle School, 13557 Spriggs Rd., Manassas. 703-791-4119. www.pwcb.org. Free. Pre-K Tuesday Songs, stories and crafts for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 10 a.m. Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. 703-368-1873. www.manassasmuseum.org. $10. Stream monitoring Stream monitors Nancy Berlin and Blythe Merritt lead volunteers to the monitoring site at Little Bull Run/Catharpin at Manassas Battlefield Park. Volunteers meet in the church parking lot. Home-school students are welcome to the natural science event. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sudley United Methodist Church, 5308 Sudley Rd., Manassas. 703-792-7913. Free, registration required. Cuisine de Commerce The Prince William Chamber of Commerce event features samples from 15 local restaurants and caterers and a food drive for ACTS. 11:30 a.m. Red Rose Event Center, 9705 Liberia Ave., Manassas. 703-368-6600. www.pwchamber.org/events. $50, chamber members $40. Marine Corps Birthday cake-cutting ceremony The oldest and the youngest Marines in attendance will be recognized. Noon, National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle. 877-635-1775. www.usmcmuseum.com. Free. Habitat for Humanity home ownership interest meeting An informational meeting for potential homeowners who may not qualify for a conventional mortgage. Tuesdays at 1 and 6 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Prince William, 9300 W. Courthouse Rd., Suite 105, Manassas. 703-369-6708. Free. Veterans’ Day celebration Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the school’s partnership with American Legion Post 10, the event will include a church service; student assembly with guest speaker Amy Looney, director of survivor services at the Travis Manion Foundation; and a reception for veterans and active duty military. 8:30-11 a.m. All Saints Catholic School, 9294 Stonewall Rd., Manassas. 703-366-1645. Free. “Celebrating Veterans and the Arts” The Veterans Day event features musical performances, an exhibit of art by veterans, music lessons and jam sessions. Refreshments provided. 1-4 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas. 703-993-7550. www.hyltoncenter.org. Free. Lake Ridge Toastmasters Club Members 18 and older develop their public speaking and leadership skills. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Tall Oaks Community Center, 12298 Cotton Mill Dr., Lake Ridge. 703-491-3020. contact-8913@toastmastersclubs.org. lakeridge.toastmastersclubs.org. $34-$64 membership fee. Thomas Jefferson Toastmasters Club Regular meeting. 7:30 p.m. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 14999 Birchdale Ave., Dale City. 703-590-2926 or 703-670-6127. $66 annual dues. The U.S. Army Band Pershing’s Own performs “Salute to Veterans,” featuring patriotic tunes with the U.S. Army Chorus and Herald Trumpets. 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas. 703-696-3718. www.hyltoncenter.org. Free. Tickets required. Sing the Seasons In and Out Miss Emily sings books about changing seasons and Thanksgiving. 11 a.m. Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. 703-792-4530. Free. American Legion dinner The public is invited to dinner with a different special every week. Proceeds support local veterans and the community. Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Woodbridge American Legion, 3640 Friendly Post Lane, Woodbridge. 703-494-4304. www.vapost364.org. $5-$15. Marumsco Creek cleanup Sponsored by the Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition. Trash bags, gloves and refreshments provided. 9 a.m.-noon, Veterans Memorial Park, 14300 Featherstone Rd., Woodbridge. 703-491-2183. Free. 2015 Nature Visions Photo Expo An exhibit of nature photographs from eight area camera clubs. The two-day event includes seminars, lectures, vendors and keynote speaker photojournalist Joe McNally. Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas. 703-993-7759. www.hyltoncenter.org. www.naturevisions.org. Free. Classes free to $85. Home buyer seminar Presented by local real estate broker Bob Hummer. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Strayer University, 13385 Minnieville Rd., Woodbridge. 703-878-4866. www.military-realestate.com. Free. Marque Holiday Bazaar Items for sale include hand-knit scarves and blankets, jewelry, ornaments, walking sticks and art. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Marque at Heritage Hunt, 13550 Heathcote Blvd., Gainesville. 503-467-1530. Free. Open Hearth cooking class Learn how to build a fire and cook three dishes. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, Haislip-Hall house, 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow. 703-365-7895. $30, registration required. Ice Skating The pavilion ice skating rink opens for the season. Noon-10 p.m. Loy E. Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas. 703-361-9800. www.harrispavilion.com. $8, age 10 and younger $7, skate rental $4. “The Actual Dance” A play written by Samuel Simon about a cancer caregiver, sponsored by the Breast Education Awareness and Treatment Cancer Coalition. A discussion follows the performance. 2 p.m. Northern Virginia Community College, Lakeside Theater, 15200 Neabsco Rd., Woodbridge. 703-792-7034. www.pwbeatcancer.org. Free. Kaydee Puppets The puppet show includes “Animal Friends” and “Little Red Hen’s Wacky Week.” 2 p.m. Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. 703-792-8330. Free. — Compiled by Sarah Lane |