Thursday, Sept. 19
Manassas farmers market, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Loy E. Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Parking Lot B, West Street (next to the train station visitors center). 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Parking Lot F, Prince William and Main Streets. 703-361-6599 or www.visitmanassas.org.
"Two Visions," sculptures by Francesca Di Lorenzo and paintings by Denise Shamoun Phalan. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 6, Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan. Free. 703-490-1117.
American Business Women's Association meeting, a presentation by business coach Dona Blackman. 11:30 a.m., Bungalow Ale House, 2840 Prince William Pkwy., Woodbridge. Lunch, $15. 703-986-0205.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees, annual picnic for Woodbridge Chapter 1270. 11:30 a.m., VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Rd., Dale City. $15. 703-499-8902.
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Spanish chat, bring lunch and practice speaking Spanish. Noon-2 p.m., Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas. 703-361-8211.
Gainesville farmers market, 2-6 p.m. Thursdays, Marque at Heritage Hunt, 13550 Heathcote Blvd., Gainesville. 703-754-7711.
Third Thursday Thrillers book group, a discussion of "Twist of Fate" by F. Sharon Swope and Genilee Swope Parente. 7 p.m., Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. 703-494-8126.
Early Scottish immigration, sponsored by Historic Prince William, a talk by Jim Bish titled "They Came Wearing Tartan: Scottish Immigration and Influence Upon Colonial Prince William County." 7:30 p.m., Prince William County Government Center, Development Services Building, 5 County Complex Ct., Woodbridge.Free. www.historicprincewilliam.org .
Haunted Occoquan walking tour, paranormal investigator Kay Pietrewicz leads tours through the town. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, Occoquan Visitors Center, 200 Mill St. $12; children 6-12, $6; 5 and younger, free. 571-572-9410 or www.haunted-occoquan.com.
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Movie Night on the Lawn, "Fast and Furious 6." 8 p.m., Northern Virginia Community College, Mary Louise Jackson Amphitheater, 6901 Sudley Rd., Manassas. $2; NVCC students, faculty and staff, free. 703-530-3029.
Friday, Sept. 20
Business Women of Prince William County, a monthly networking meeting featuring roundtable introductions, a brief program and a 50/50 raffle. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Giorgio's Family Restaurant, 4394 Kevin Walker Dr., Montclair. Attendees pay for lunch. 910-389-5771, 703-369-6717, giltmt@earthlink.net, moserconnie@hotmail.com.
Manassas Park farmers market, 3-7 p.m., Manassas Park City Hall, 1 Park Center Ct. 703-335-8800.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Occoquan farmers market, 8 a.m.-noon, Mill Street parking lot, next to Route 123 bridge, Occoquan. 703-491-1918.
Friends of Feral Cats fundraiser, the nonprofit organization will sell baked goods and collect donations of cat food. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Giant Food, 10100 Dumfries Rd., Manassas. 703-369-0888.
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Edgar Rohr Memorial Antique Car Meet, antique cars, trucks and motorcycles as well as street rods and customized cars will be on display. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Manassas Museum lawn, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. Free. 540-364-1770 or www.bullrunaaca.org.
Nature trail walk, learn about native plants and animals on a guided walk. 1 p.m., Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow. $5. 703-365-7895.
Sci-fi book discussion, participants discuss "Year Zero" by Rob Reid. 2:30 p.m., Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas. 703-361-8211.
Oktoberfest, food, beverages, live entertainment and children's games. 6-11 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Rd., Manassas. Food and beverage tickets, $1 each. 703-590-0030.
RELIC After Dark, the gala event will feature a presentation by "legal genealogist" Judy Russell, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. 6:30-11 p.m., Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. $25, registration required. 703-792-4540 or relic2@pwcgov.org.
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Peter Nero, the Grammy Award-winning pianist blends Sondheim with Chopin, reworks Cole Porter with Beethoven and performs Andrew Lloyd Webber in the styles of Puccini and Ravel, accompanied by jazz bassist Michael Barnett. 8 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas. $44-$60. 703-993-7759.
Sunday, Sept. 22
Dale City farmers market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Dale City Commuter Lot, behind Center Plaza Shopping Center, Dale Boulevard. 703-670-7112, Ext. 227, www.pwcparks.org.
Sundays in Victorian America, a program by Historic Faith Ministries focused on 19th-century worship practices and church-centered activities. 11 a.m. Sundays, Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, Union Church, 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow. Free. 703-365-7895.
Bingo,proceeds support veterans. 2 p.m. Sundays, 7:15 p.m. Mondays, Woodbridge American Legion, 3640 Friendly Post Lane, Woodbridge. $10 minimum. 703-494-4304.
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Muslim Journeys book discussion group, Michael Da'in Johnson will lead a discussion of "Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim in the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation" by Eboo Patel. 2 p.m., Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. 703-792-4800.
International Day of Prayer, sponsored by Unity in the Community. The event — "Global Truce, With Whom Will You Make Peace?" — will include prayer, small group discussions and a potluck dinner. Canned goods will be collected for ACTS and SERVE. Bring a non-pork dish to share. Women are requested to wear long sleeves and a scarf or head cover. 5-8 p.m., Dar AlNoor Islamic Community Center, 5404 Hoadly Rd., Manassas. Free. 703-368-1459 or www.unityitc.org.
Monday, Sept. 23
Prince William Retired Teachers Association meeting, school supplies will be collected. 1 p.m., St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 8899 Sudley Rd., Manassas. Free, registration required. 703-494-9631.
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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 or www.pwcb.org.org.
Woodbridge Community Choir, members rehearse for their holiday concert season. No auditions required. registration, 7 p.m.; rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Covenant, 15008 Cloverdale Ave., Dale City. $30 membership fee. 703-491-1820 or www.woodbridgecommunitychoir.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Retirement community living, a lunch and tour of the retirement community. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 Clipper Dr., Lake Ridge. 703-496-3440.
Writers of children's literature, 7 p.m., Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. Free. 703-792-4530.
NOVA Novel book club, participants discuss "American Wife" by Curtis Sittenfeld. 7:30 p.m., Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. 703-792-4800.
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Wednesday, Sept. 25
English Conversation Club, new speakers of English practice their skills. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. 703-792-4800.
Job search network group, 6-7:30 p.m., House of Mercy, 8170 Flannery Ct., Manassas. 703-659-1636.
Lake Ridge Toastmasters Club, Lake Ridge Club 8913. 7:30 p.m., Tall Oaks Community Center, 12298 Cotton Mill Dr. $62 membership fee. 703-491-3020.
— Compiled by Sarah Lane
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