Upcoming in the Prince William County area this weekend Jan. 22-25

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.

Thursday, Jan. 22
Historic Prince William, history talk on George Washington’s Connection to Prince William County by Jim Bish, chair of Historic Prince William; 7:30pm, McCoart Administrative Center, Room 107 A&B in the Developmental Services Building, Prince William, VA 22192. Free

Friday, Jan. 23
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 23, 24 (matinee) 24 (evening), 30, 31, Feb. 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).  Tickets at door range from $5-$14.

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015
• “Hylton in the Highlands: A Festival of Scotland, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle on GMU’s Prince William campus. Spend the day celebrating the rich culture and history of Scotland with performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences for all ages.Info & tickets http://HyltonCenter.org/scottish Ticke.ts can also be purchased at 888-945-2468 or Hylton Center ticket office, open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Seminar at 10 a.m. on The Art of Pruning by Peter Deahl, The Pruning School & ISA Certified Arborist.  With over 30 years experience, Peter has developed specialized pruning techniques that he loves to share with students and gardeners.  Fine-tune your winter pruning skills.  Merrifield Garden Center, 6895 Wellington Road, Gainesville, VA.  Info:  703-368-1919 or http://www.merrifieldgardencenter.com 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. 23, 24 (matinee) 24 (evening), 30, 31 and Feb. 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. 25
Bird Walk, 8 a.m., Merrimac Farm, Stone House, 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville VA 20181. Look for birds as we travel through the uplands to the edge of the floodplain, covering a variety of habitats, including open fields and woodland edges. Everyone is welcome. For a list of the birds you may see on the walk go to http://www.pwconserve.org/wildlife/birds/lists/merrimacfarm.htm Dress. for the weather, take binoculars and cameras. More info and RSVP (appreciated) to Prince William Conservation Alliance, 703-499-4954 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Free.