Upcoming in the Prince William area this weekend March 19-22

Thursday, March 19
• SJHS Paints the World art show with works by SJHS students with Autism and Intellectual disabilities, 2-7 p.m. 2nd floor cafeteria. Collaborative effort between the special education department and the business department. Artwork will be personally delivered to each winning bidder and the money will be collected at that time. Artwork will be matted. Wonderful classroom or home decoration. Food, beverages, music and local artists. 100% of proceeds go directly back to the very students who provide the artwork (supplies, games, field trips, fun learning activities). Info: Meg Fronk, Special Education Department Chair, Stonewall Jackson High School, Phone: 703-365-6898, Fax: 703-365-6986.

• Fitness fundraiser to Honor Our Fallen Heroes (Prince William County Police Officers Chris Yung, Paul White Jr. Philip Michael Pennington and K9 Gunner - Law Enforcement United-Team Prince William), 8 a.m.-noon and 4-7 p.m., Crossfit Regenesis, 7214 Nathan Court, Manassas VA 20109. Info: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Registration: http://www.crossfitregenesis.com/events

Friday, March 20
• Gainesville Ballet Company’s celebratory 10 year gala performance featuring the premiere choreography of CARMINA BURANA by Artistic Director Rafik Hegab, and a special appearance with ballet superstar Daniil Simkin. 7 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. Tickets:  available through the Hylton Box Office or http://www.tickets.com .

• 50th anniversary celebration, Fred M. Lynn Middle School, 6 to 8 p.m., 1650 Prince William Pkwy., Woodbridge, VA 22191. Free.

• Business Women of Prince William County (BWPWC) hosts its monthly networking luncheon, 11:30 a.m. To 1 p.m., Montclair Country Club 16500 Edgewood Dr. Montclair, Va.22025 , with speaker Jenny Knox, People, Inc.; and Table Display: Erica Moore, Five Rings Financial. Dutch treat luncheon. Reservations: Teresa Giltner .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Jennifer Jessie: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Businesswomenofprincewilliamcounty

Saturday, March 21
• All-you-can-eat pizza buffet and live music fundraiser, to benefit T. Clay Wood Relay For Life Team, 5 p.m. to midnight, Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano, 15120 Washington Street, Haymarket, VA 20169. Virginia Blend,variety rock, country & party band, plays at 9 p.m. 50/50 raffle drawing at 11 p.m. Order beverages separately. $10/buffet.
 
• Monte Carlo Night and dinner, 6 p.m., Regency Dominion Valley - Haymarket, VA, to benefit the Bull Run Warrior Retreat. Tickets include: $500 in fun money, buffet dinner, carving station. Cash bar available. Info & tickets: http://www.willingwarriors.org/montecarlo or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). $100 Per Ticket.

• Spring Into Health Fair, for all ages, county & city residents, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Hylton Boys and Girls Club, 5070 Dale Blvd Woodbridge, VA 22191. Check in on your health and ask questions of professionals in a no-pressure environment. Visit exhibits, win prizes, take advantage of 10+ free health screenings and learn about resources available to you and your family when you attend workshops! Sponsored by Project Mend-A- House (PMAH), Prince William Chamber of Commerce and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. Free

Marumsco Creek cleanup, 9 a.m. to noon, Veterans Park, 14300 Featherstone Road in Woodbridge, located across from the Community Center. Toilet facilities, trash bags, gloves, water and refreshments provided. Needed volunteers ages 10 years and older. Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition in partnership with PWC Parks and Recreation and Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District. Pre-registration is not necessary unless volunteers are bringing a large group. Registration will take place on the day of the event at the large pavilion in Veterans Park. Info: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For cancellation due to inclement weather, call 703-491-2183, the Veteran’s Park office.

• Training session for adult volunteers for BEACON for Adult Literacy, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. BEACON assists ESL students improve their English literacy skills (from low-beginner to advanced levels), obtain citizenship, or prepare for the GED. 703-368-7491 for further details or http://www.beaconliteracy.org.

• Native plants planting sponsored by Prince William Conservation Alliance, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Merrimac Farm Stone House, 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville 20181. there will be bare root seedlings, grasses, and wildflowers to plant between the Wildlife Garden and floodplain wetlands… Lot of help needed. The Wildlife Garden - a four season greenscape of native plants - creates a high quality area for families to watch wildlife in a public area that is easy to access. Food provided. Questions and to RSVP: 703-499-4954 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

• “And Now for Something Different” garden seminar, 10 a.m., Merrifield Garden Center, 6895 Wellington Rd., Gainesville (GPS-Manassas). Gardeners are always seeking something new for their gardens Sometimes this leads us to posh the envelope on tender plants to try to find just the right microclimate. Discover some unusual trees and shrubs you might want to try in your garden, with Paul McLane Merrifield plant specialist. Info: 703-368-1919 or http://www.merrifieldgardencenter.com Free..

Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22
• Lee’s Retreat to Appomattox.  History tour via bus with Prince William County Dept. of Historic Preservation. Follow in the footsteps of Lee’s and Grant’s armies from Petersburg to Appomattox. Includes lodging, transportation, all meals. Info and reservations: 703-367-7872 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). $350 per person. Inquire about double occupancy rates.