Animals were blessed during a service at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi.

Characters from the Wizard of Oz: The Chalice sisters of Catharpin, Laurie as the "Bad Witch" at left and Carol as Dorothy at right. In the center is Lorri Helberg as the "Good Witch." These characters were part of Park Valley Church's annual trunk-or-treat event on Oct. 30 in Haymarket. Photo by Heidi M. Baumstark

Prince William County churches have many vacation Bible schools planned. Parents looking to have their children participate in religious learning may want to check out the June 3 issue of the Bull Run Observer for a more lengthy list of summer offerings.