Residents are invited to bring their leftover food to Compost Awareness Day.
The Prince William County Solid Waste Division and its partners Freestate Farms and Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will host the event on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility, 13000 Balls Ford Road, near Manassas.
It’s been a busy week for both Project Mend-A-House and Covenant Presbyterian Church.
During Prince William County Public Schools’ Spring Break, April 11 to 15, the two organizations partnered to tackle more than 12 projects ranging from ramp installation, plumbing leaks, stair climber installations, and door replacements.
A familiar face from network television will perform at the Workhouse Arts Center.
Addison Agen from NBC’s The Voice, will perform on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in the Workhouse’s McGuireWoods Gallery.
One hundred years ago this year, a group of far-sighted women led the efforts to save Historic Kenmore, the family home of Betty Washington Lewis, President George Washington’s, and her husband, Fielding, from commercial development.
To commemorate the event, The George Washington Foundation invites visitors to celebrate the Foundation’s Centennial Anniversary with the Schoonmaker Concert at George Washington’s Ferry Farm. The show will feature a variety of swing, jazz, and patriotic music by the Lester Lanin Orchestra.
One of the region’s busiest stores will honor military children.
On Friday, April 15, IKEA Woodbridge at Potomac Mills mall will celebrate Military Appreciation Day to support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices.
The Workhouse Arts Foundation announced MusicWorks, an extended concert event featuring nationally recognized musical acts and local favorites. MusicWorks, featuring Cory Wong, Sierra Hull, and Oh He Dead, is set to take place on June 3, 2022.
Between sets, MusicWorks attendees will have the opportunity to explore the Workhouse campus, including its many galleries, art installations, and common spaces. The Workhouse also plans to offer food and drink during the show.
The demolition derby will return to the Prince William County Fairgrounds this weekend.
The Crash ‘n Bash Demolition Derby starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the expo and events center outside Manassas, at 10624 Dumfries Road. Tickets for the event are sold on the fairground’s website and are $15 for ages 11 and up, $5 for ages 2 to 10, and children aged two and younger are free.
Some familiar faces from the community will trade their day jobs for a waiter’s apron to raise money for charity.
The Lake Ridge Rotary will bring its annual Celebrity Luncheon back to Bistro L’hermitage in Occoquan from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 27.
The Prince William County Park Ranger Division has announced they will be changing their on-call phone number beginning Friday, April 1, 2022.
To report a maintenance issue or emergency at a Prince William County Park or Recreation facility, residents should call 703-792-8889.
Beverly Hess, who served as the executive director for six years of the ARTfactory, has resigned.
Hess began as executive director in August 2015, when it was still known as the Center for the Arts of Greater Manassas at the Candy Factory.
