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Making the Most of Prince William Living

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Trivia Night in the Republic

Tuesdays | 7 to 9 p.m. Brew Republic Bierwerks 15201 Potomac Town Place, AUGUSTWoodbridge Are you a wealth of random information? Do you enjoy drinking beer and competing against others to win fabulous prizes? Brew Republic Bierworks and Trivia Kings put your knowledge to the test. Teams are welcome and encouraged (but certainly not required). Format includes music, picture, and weekly theme rounds with interactive participation. City of Manassas Farmers Market Thursdays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Saturdays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Commuter Car Park 9024 Prince William St., Manassas The City of Manassas Farmers Market will be held Thursdays at the Harris Pavilion and on Saturdays at the Commuter Car Park. Prince William Farmers Market Thursdays | 3 to 7 p.m. Stadium 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge The Prince William Farmers Market started up on April 7. Potomac Mills Fun Markets

Saturdays | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Potomac Mills Mall – Commuter Lot 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge Fun Markets’ novel approach and modern-spin on the old 386-year-old farmers' market model makes it unique. Their Multi-Niche Market™ takes the best of your favorite open-air markets and combines them all. A fusion of the traditional Farmers Markets with an Arts and Photography Show, Craft Fair, Food Truck Park, Bake Sale, Community Fundraiser, Local Service Expo, Start-up Accelerator, and Kid-Entrepreneur Showcases in one venue. There’s also free live entertainment, magic shows, Latinballroom dance classes, aerobic dance classes, and more.

Dale 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.

Splash ‘n’ Play

Tues. Aug. 2 & 9 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. Waterworks Waterpark 5301 Dale Blvd., Dale City Bring the littles out for a morning splash! Pricing information: waterworkswaterpark. com.

Ident-A-Child

Wed. Aug. 3 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dale City Library 4249 Dale Blvd., Dale City Prince William County Sheriff's Office will produce a plastic ID card with your child’s photo and measurements. Drop-in program. This card could be the key to assisting law enforcement agencies if a child ever goes missing. For the children, the process of producing the card offers a fun and positive experience interacting with law enforcement officers. To protect the privacy of the family, none of the information is retained by the Sheriff's Office. Wine Tastings

Wed. Aug. 3 and 17 | 6 to 8 p.m. The Spot on Mill Street 406 Mill Street, Occoquan Enjoy an evening of wine tastings with a wine rep. You will try six wines, usually three red and three white. The wines can change depending on the season and the rep presenting the tasting. You'll receive a personal charcuterie to pair with your wines. Menu items are available as well. Reservations are required. Please call 703499-8809

Yard Sale

Sat. Aug. 6 | 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pat White Center at Ben Lomond 10501 Copeland Drive, Manassas Interested in selling your stuff? Interested in buying? Come to Pat White Center, and they will provide you with a spot and a locally advertised event. Used household items only. No commercial sales, live flowers, or food and drink sales of any kinds.

Prince William County Fair

Wed. Aug. 10 through Sat. Aug. 20 Hours vary Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas There is nothing more American than the county fair. Come enjoy fun sights, sounds, food, rides, music, and more! Visit pwcfair.com for daily schedules.

Master Gardeners

Sat. Aug. 13 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chinn Park Library 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge Do you want a beautiful landscape with less environmental impact? Join Master Gardener Volunteers for a class on best research-based practices for lawn and landscape care. Register here: pwcgov. libnet.info/event/6553855.

Discover Occoquan Week

Sat. Aug. 13 through Sun. Aug. 21 Historic Occoquan This event celebrates the town businesses and features more than a week of free

activities hosted by Occoquan businesses. Also included in this fun week: the Occoquan Duck Splash, A Taste of Occoquan, Trivia Night, cornhole tournament, scavenger hunt, ghost tours, sunset kayak tour, and much more. Visitors are invited to browse the town’s unique shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and cafes to experience all that Occoquan has to offer.

SummerSounds Concert: Lil’ Maceo

Sat, Aug. 13 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center Street, Manassas International saxophonist “Lil’ Maceo” Kareem Walkes is quickly becoming the go-to sax-man for artists like JT Taylor (Kool & The Gang) Cyril Neville (The Meters), Li’nard’s Many Moods (Patti Labelle), and Blues Hall of Famer Slam Allen (James Cotton). Kareem’s playing, though inspired by Maceo Parker and Candy Dulfer, among others, displays his own fresh ideas and distinctive tone.

Books on Tap

Wed. Aug. 17 | 7 to 8 p.m. Sinistral Brewing Company 9419 Main Street, Manassas This group meets the third Wednesday of the month to discuss a book. This month’s book is The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave, which is available at the library.

SummerSounds Concert: Shenandoah Run

Sat. Aug. 20 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center Street, Manassas Shenandoah Run is an eight-member folk ensemble. The band performs traditional and contemporary folk music in a manner that delights a diverse mix of music lovers of all ages. They showcase the spirited sounds of Americana, along with the occasional country or bluegrass tune, and deliver a rousing mix of music and styles.

Glow in the Park After Dark

Sat. Aug. 20 | 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park End your summer vacation BRIGHT! with some glow-in-the-dark activities like bowling, tic-tac-toe, and more, all while partying to the best summer music.

Watercolor Collaborative – Painting with Sharie Boyle

Thurs. Aug 25 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Montclair Library 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries Intermediate and advanced artists meet monthly to experiment with watercolors and share techniques. This will be a hybrid program series open to in-person and virtual participants. Please indicate in your preference in registration. Registrants will receive an email with class details and a supply list. Register here: pwcgov.libnet. info/event/6399217. Manassas Symphony Presents the Raleigh Ringers

Sat. Aug. 27 | 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas The Manassas Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present the internationally acclaimed Raleigh Ringers in concert featuring MSO musicians. Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers has dazzled audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music, including famous rock ’n’ roll tunes arranged just for handbells. The concert includes Matthew Compton and William Payn’s Lux Aeterna for handbells and strings, with members of the MSO. Tickets: mso.me/rrtix22.

Mason 50th FilmFest: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) Fri. Aug. 26 | 7 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Celebrate Mason's 50th Anniversary with movies! My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a 2002 independent romantic comedy film directed by Joel Zwick and written by Nia Vardalos, who also stars in the film as Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos, a middle-class Greek American woman who falls in love with the upper middle class white AngloSaxon protestant Ian Miller. Doors open at 7 p.m. Movie starts promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Prince William Community Band Sun. Aug. 28 | 3 to 4 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center Street, Manassas PWCB fosters music education in area schools while enhancing community appreciation of the unique concert band sound and literature. Their performances are provided by volunteer community musicians, ranging from active or retired professional musicians and educators to skilled amateurs fresh out of high school. From spirited marches to enduring melodies to thought-provoking compositions epitomizing historical and contemporary life, the music of the Prince William Community Band appeals to everyone.

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