Look for members of the Lake Ridge Rotary Club at the Tackett's Mill Safeway on Saturday, Nov. 23 (the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The previous announced date of Saturday, Nov. 16 was incorrect.

Join the Woodbridge Woman’s Club for an entertaining buffet lunch on Friday, Oct. 18, featuring a lively "Julia Child: Queen of Cuisine Impersonator" at Brittany’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in Lake Ridge,

Hylton Performing Arts Center will hold its 13th Anniversary Gala to honor contributors to the community and raise funds to continue artistic endeavors at the center.

Virginia Women and Family Support Center (VAWFSC) has opened its second house/supportive sanctuary on the grounds of Manassas Church of the Brethren at 10047 Nokesville Road. It thanks all who have previously supported the group and is asking for $20 monthly donations from "Cycle Breakers" to extend services to more families.

Haymarket T&C Garden Club Holiday Shoppe will be this Friday, Nov. 18, and this Saturday, Nov. 19. The days of the week were incorrectly stated in the Nov. 11 Bull Run Observer article.

The 4th Colgan Classic, featuring high school bands from across Northern Virginia will perform at Colgan High School on Saturday, Sept. 24 beginning at 11:15 a.m. The Colgan Band will perform at 12:45 p.m.

NOVEC HELPS is asking area residents to drop off nonperishable food at two NOVEC offices, open 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday: at 10323 Lomond Drive, Manassas, VA 20109 and at 14500 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193.

The Prince William Department of Fire and Rescue and the members of the Fire and Rescue System have begun collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. This year’s event will run through Dec. 14. New and unwrapped toys can be dropped at any Prince William County, City of Manassas Park or Manassas City fire station.