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Making the Most of Prince William Living

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Ice Skating at Stonebridge Town Center

Through Tues. Mar. 11, weather permitting Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge Come for an hour or two or plan a group outing for the afternoon. The skating rink can host groups of up to 60 guests for private events. More information at stonebridgeptc.com/skating.

marchDale City Farmers Market Sundays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dale City Commuter Lot 14090 Gemini Way, Dale City The Dale City Farmers Market, run by the Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation, has operated since 1987. We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle In 2010, internationally renowned artist Mary Whyte set out on an inspirational seven-year mission to paint fifty largescale watercolor portraits of current-day American veterans. WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America is Whyte's remarkable series depicting military veterans of all ages and in all walks of life. Images including a Missouri dairy farmer, Rhode Island lobsterman, Pennsylvania science teacher, South Carolina single mother, and 46 other moving portraits will be showcased together, culminating in a timeless portrait.

Prince William Living’s Influential Women Awards

Wed. Mar. 2 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sweeney Barn 9310 Discovery Blvd., Manassas Many women in Greater Prince William give of themselves to strengthen our community, leaving their marks in the business world and serving as inspirations to others. Join us as we celebrate our 2022 winners and nominees. Register at princewilliamliving.com.

Kind Kids Yoga

Fri. Mar. 4 | 10:30 to 11 a.m. Chinn Park Regional Library 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge Breathing exercises, poses, music and story time will be used to guide you through a fun time together. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1 to 3 years with adult.

MerMagic Con 2022

Fri. Mar 4 | 12 to 5 p.m. Sat. Mar. 5 | 12 to 5 p.m. Sun. Mar. 6 | 12 to 5 p.m. Freedom Aquatics & Fitness Center 9100 Freedom Center Blvd., Manassas Circus Siren Pod and Freedom Aquatic Center proudly presents MerMagic Con — the largest Mermaid Convention in the country! Classes, workshops and programming for all levels of mermaid enthusiast — guppy to pro! Mermaid Gala on Saturday night. Dress in your formal mermaid best. (Separate ticket, 21+, open bar.) Visit MerMagicCon.com for more information

PJ Luau

Fri. Mar. 4 | 6 to 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Manassas A family-friendly evening of Hawaiianstyle relaxation. Dress in your pajamas and enjoy activities like limbo, hula and a fruit roll up contest. Books on Tap

Sun. Mar. 6 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. Ornery Beer Company 8088 Flannery Court, Manassas Like books? Like beer? Books and beer pair perfectly in this beer book club hosted by Ornery Beer Company and Prince William Library. If you like to read and discuss books, especially over a cold pint of beer with friends, this is the club for you. For more information contact jraghunathan@ pwcgov.org.

Cooking a Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Meal

Sat. Mar. 12 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 to 3 p.m. Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas Many 19th-century Prince William County citizens traced their roots to Ireland. The meals they prepared reflected their Irish ancestry. Participants will be able to prepare and taste traditional Irish dishes in the historic slave quarter at Ben Lomond. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather. Advance registration is required: 703-367-7872.

Troop 964 Model Train Show Event

Sat. Mar. 12 & Sun. Mar. 13 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lake Ridge Middle School 12350 Mohican Road, Woodbridge Scout Troop 964 is hosting its 22nd annual train show.

Four-Leaf Clover Hunt

Mon. Mar. 14 | All day Lake Ridge Library 2239 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge Are you feeling lucky? Stop by Lake Ridge Library the week of St. Patrick's Day and go on a four-leaf clover hunt. If you find the lucky four-leaf clover, you'll win a prize.

Tues. Mar. 15 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dominion Valley Country Club 15200 Arnold Palmer Drive, Haymarket Swing into golf season at the Prince William Chamber’s 2022 Frostbite Scramble! The Frostbite Scramble 9 Hole Golf Tournament includes raffles, golf contests, networking, lunch, beverage cart, after-play reception with buffet and cash bar. Visit pwchamber.org to register.

Facebook Live Event: Managing BPH

Tues. Mar. 15 | 12 to 12:30 p.m. Online Sponsored by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center A free, live Q&A with Sentara urologist Dr. Marhamati to hear the latest updates and current trends with the management of BPH. Tune in to learn more and get all your questions answered live without the cost of a copay: fb.me/e/1BH05rpLh.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Fri. Mar. 18 | 1 to 2 p.m. Potomac Community Library 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge Alzheimer's is not normal aging. It's a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, Alzheimer's disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available, and Alzheimer's Association resources. Registration is required for this program and starts Friday, March 4: pwcgov.libnet.info/ event/5854724,

Garden Talk: For the Birds

Sat. Mar. 19 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Montclair Community Library 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries Get your bird houses outside — it's almost nesting season! Make sure your yard has the plants required to provide food, cover and nesting materials for cavity nesting birds rearing their young: chickadees, titmice, swallows, wrens and the Eastern Bluebird. Join Valerie Kenyon-Gaffney, president of the Virginia Bluebird Society, for an informative presentation about how to make your outdoor space a bird haven. You'll learn what plants provide food, cover and nesting materials for birds, so you'll be sure to attract a pair of cavity nesting birds to your nest box! Register here: pwcgov.libnet.info/event/5911701

19th-Century Womanhood at the Haislip-Hall House

Sat. Mar. 19 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow A day of living history to learn about what life was like for women in the 19th century. Learn about many aspects of the home that women oversaw from the daily household chores, education, medicine, and more. Participate in cooking demonstrations, sewing, and other household activities that women had to complete daily without the benefits of electricity or running water. Even take a little bit of women’s history home with you!

You and Your “Stuff”

Mon. Mar. 21 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Potomac Community Library 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge To an extent, the phrase “Your kids don’t want your stuff,” is very true. But there is a way to work with that fact to help ensure you not only successfully transition the “stuff” of your history, but also help the next generation not regret their hasty decisions. Terri Blanchette from TimeSorters, LLC will discuss ways to preserve family memories for the next generation. Registration opens March 7: Historic Preservation Lecture Series: "Light Horse Harry" Lee

Thurs. Mar. 24 | 7 to 8:30 p.m. Old Manassas Courthouse 9248 Lee Ave., Manassas “Light Horse Harry” Lee of Virginia was one of George Washington's handpicked young officers and advisers in the field. Later, he became a lifelong friend. With his superb leadership instincts, George Washington used the best capabilities of men as different as Lee and John Eager Howard. Lee’s career as a Revolutionary War Cavalryman is a story of daring raids, brilliant exploits and constant danger. Historian Jim Piecuch will examine the military story of this native of Prince William County.

7th Annual Prince WilliamManassas Historic Symposium

Sat. Mar. 26 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Old Manassas Courthouse 9248 Lee Ave., Manassas Courage and perseverance are no strangers to Prince William during its long history. Whether it was courage shown by soldiers in battle, perseverance in the political arena during the founding of America, to the courage shown by the first four African American teachers to integrate schools in the county. There has been no shortage of courageous deeds in the county.

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