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september Dale City Farmers Market Sundays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prince William County Pfitzner Stadium Complex 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge A producer-only market. Traffic signs will be in place to move you quickly through the market, while maintaining important social distancing regulations. Manassas Farmers Market Thursdays | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center Street, Manassas Saturdays | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prince William Commuter Lot Across From Baldwin Elementary School 1978 Eagle Way, Manassas The Farmers Market will offer pre-orders for food and produce vendors for pickup at the respective market locations. Acoustic Tuesdays Tues. Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 7 p.m. Online or Harris Pavilion 9201 Center Street, Manassas Weekly concerts featuring Shane Gamble, Jason Masi, Jason Teach, James Shaffer and Joe Downer. Concerts will be held either virtually or live. Check for updates at facebook.com/harrispavilion. Prince William Living Presents Breakfast with an Expert Thurs. Sept. 3 | 8 a.m. Online Join us for information from an expert, who will give you actionable advice you can put to work immediately in your business. RSVP princewilliamliving.com/ breakfastwithanexpert. Historic Downtown Manassas Walking Tour Thurs. Sept. 3 | 5:30 p.m. Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas Reservations required, tour size limited to seven and social distancing guidelines followed; reserve at manassasechoes.com or call 703-257-8453. #SEPTARTSHOW Fri. Sept. 4 | 6 to 9 p.m. McCall Studio Gallery 9409 Battle Street, Manassas The #SEPTARTSHOW is the opening reception for “Children’s Illustrations & the Fine Art of Ethereal Paintings.” Artist Geraldine Settles has been creating art most of her life. Meet the painter, hear her speak and ask about her beautiful art! RSVP at facebook.com/ McCallStudioGalleryDMVISUALLLC/. 571-379-7598. Virtual Studio 8601 Tours Sat. Sept. 5 | All day Sat. Sept. 19 | All day Online Take a virtual tour of Central Community Library’s new Studio 8601. They’ll have 3D printing, laser cutters, podcasting, smart cutting machines, virtual reality and more. https://pwcgov.libnet.info/ event/4455495 Women’s Wedding Network Wed. Sept. 9 | 11:30 a.m. Online Most of the wedding industry is closed to the public. Learn how the wedding industry can adapt and survive during this time. For more information: bridesandweddings.com/womens-weddingnetwork/. Write by the Rails Monthly Writers’ Enrichment Sat. Sept. 12 | 10 to 11:30 a.m. Online Each month, Write by the Rails, the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, offers activities and events designed just for writers ages 18 and older. Get support and encouragement from other writers through #WbtR. Email writebytherails@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Bands, Brews and Barbecue Festival Sat. Sept. 12 | 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas Whether you call it “cue” or “que” if you are enthusiastic about this culinary style, you won’t want to miss this event! It will feature live music, award-winning craft beers and distilled spirits for sampling, and calendar Prince William Living’s calendar is prepared several weeks before the magazine is printed. Businesses are re-opening and we’re still encouraged to stay at home as much as possible. A lot can happen between the time the calendar is prepared and the date of the event. We’ve included a phone number for live events so you can check to be sure the event is still occurring before heading out. While the weather is still warm, hiking and cycling is available in Prince William-area parks. Yoga studios and gyms are offering both live and virtual classes. Libraries, churches and businesses are offering online events, along with some in-person events. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce (pwchamber.org) has been offering webinars. We encourage you to continue ordering takeout and delivery from local restaurants. Visit our online edition (princewilliamliving.com) for the most up-to-date information. Have an event? Visit princewilliamliving.com/events to submit details to our online calendar.

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Front Porch Talk @ Liberia House Sat. Sept. 12 | 2 to 3 p.m. Liberia House 8601 Portner Avenue, Manassas Hear a conversation with Linneall Naylor, descendant of an enslaved family at Liberia House, and Colleen Blessing, descendant of Robert King Carter. 703-368-1873.

Prince William Living Lunch With the Publisher Wed. Sept. 16 | noon Online Are you an advertiser with Prince William Living or interested in becoming one? Meet the people behind greater Prince William’s premiere lifestyle magazine, as you learn about getting your press releases published, tying into the power of our social media presence, visibility packages that increase your reach to targeted consumers and tips on how to focus on your message. RSVP at princewilliamliving.com/ lunchwiththepublisher.

MEGA Networking Virtual Event Fri. Sept. 18 | 9 a.m. to noon Online As an exhibitor, you get your own branded room, with an option for live stream (must have Zoom pro or another live-stream service) and/or a display with a recorded message and resources for a prospect to review. You may include your business, just like an event table! Email nandres@pwchamber.org to reserve your table or become an event sponsor. Register at events.pwchamber.org/sbaweb/ events/. This Prince William Chamber of Commerce event is free and open to the public. Friends of Montclair Community Library Book Sale Sat. Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. Sept. 27 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Montclair Community Library 5049 Waterway Drive, Montclair Come get great deals on books for the entire family while supporting the Friends and their fundraising efforts for the library. 703-792-8740.

Monthly Bird Walk Sun. Sept. 27 | 8 a.m. to noon Merrimac Farm 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville Everyone is welcome to attend Prince William Conservation Alliance’s monthly bird walk at Merrimac Farm. The group will travel through the uplands to the edge of the floodplain, covering a variety of habitats, including open fields and woodland edges. RSVP to PWCA at 703-499-4954.

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