On tap in the Prince William area this weekend Jan. 16-19

Every Saturday
Year-round Farmers market, Parking Lot B. across the tracks from the Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16, 2015
Opening night for Peter Pan, take a trip to Never Never Land, presented by Castaways Repertory Theatre, book by J.M. Barries and directed by Xandra Weaver, 8 p.m., Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo building, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Performance Dates: Jan. 16, 17, 18 (matinee), 23, 24 (matinee) 24 (evening), 30, 31, February 1 (matinee).  All evening curtains times are 8 p.m. and the matinee curtain times are 1 p.m. CRT is a community theatre, there is no pay involved. The Castaways Repertory Theatre is a volunteer organization, a member of the Prince William County Arts Council, NVTA (formerly the Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance) and WATCH (the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors).  Partial funding is provided by a grant from Prince William County. Tickets at door range from $5-$14.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015
• Seminar at 10 a.m. on Houseplants by Paul Knight, Plant Specialist.  Science has shown that bringing plants into your home can improve your mood and your health.  Winter is the perfect season to get started or add to your existing collection of indoor plants.  Merrifield Garden Center, 6895 Wellington Road, Gainesville, VA.  Info:  703-368-1919 or http://www.merrifieldgardencenter.com Free.

• Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay - Children’s Day at Weems Botts Museum in Dumfries. To Blackbeard, the Davis trio and other pirates who frequented the Bay, we owe a colorful — yet barbaric — slice of Virginia history. Make & Take Crafts! Snacks! Lots of FUN!!! RSVP to 703-221-2218. Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron St. Dumfries VA 22026. Free.

• Peter Pan continues, take a trip to Never Never Land, presented by Castaways Repertory Theatre, book by J.M. Barries and directed by Xandra Weaver, 8 p.m., Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo building, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Performance Dates: Jan. 17, 18 (matinee), 23, 24 (matinee) 24 (evening), 30, 31, February 1 (matinee).  All evening curtains times are 8 p.m. and the matinee curtain times are 1 p.m. CRT is a community theatre, there is no pay involved. The Castaways Repertory Theatre is a volunteer organization, a member of the Prince William County Arts Council, NVTA (formerly the Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance) and WATCH (the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors).  Partial funding is provided by a grant from Prince William County. Tickets at door range from $5-$14.

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015
Peter Pan, take a trip to Never Never Land, presented by Castaways Repertory Theatre, book by J.M. Barries and directed by Xandra Weaver, 8 p.m., Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo building, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Performance Dates: Jan. 8 (matinee), 23, 24 (matinee) 24 (evening), 30, 31, February 1 (matinee).  All evening curtains times are 8 p.m. and the matinee curtain times are 1 p.m. CRT is a community theatre, there is no pay involved. The Castaways Repertory Theatre is a volunteer organization, a member of the Prince William County Arts Council, NVTA (formerly the Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance) and WATCH (the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors).  Partial funding is provided by a grant from Prince William County. Tickets at door range from $5-$14.

Monday, Jan. 19
MLKing Day of Service to the environment, from 10am to 2pm, Merrimac Farm Stone House, 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville 20181. We plan to clear the edges of the existing Wildlife Garden and spread mulch to prepare for a native tree and shrub planting on March 14 (save the date!). We also have some cleaning inside the Stone House Visitor Center… there’s something for everyone to do! Tools will be available, extra wheelbarrows are helpful. Food is provided. For questions and to RSVP, call Prince William Conservation Alliance at 703-499-4954 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).