The 18th Annual Model Train Show presented by Boy Scout Troop 964 of Dale City will be open to the public on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13, at Saunders Middle School, 13557 Spriggs Road Manassas, VA. Hours are 10am – 5pm both days.

Join a "leap into nature" at the start of Daylight Savings Time. Get out and see Mother Nature for a 90-minute casual two-mile hike. March offers a chance to see patterns of tree branches without the cloak of leaves, to seek out vernal pools where amphibians breed, and to get some exercise in the fresh air.

Most people are taught in some history class that the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote was approved in 1920 and that Susan B. Anthony played a role. However, most people do not know that part of the history of the suffrage movement lies right here in our own backyard. March is Women’s History month, which the playright-actor Margie Tompros believes is time for people to learn about these women whose stories have somehow received very little acknowledgement in history books, but also the history that gave women the right to vote is right here and most do not know it.

Some 26 flutes will bring the sounds of Irish music and more to Nokesville March 13 as the Woodbridge Flute Choir performs its Touch of Irish" concert and introduces its annual scholarship winner. The concert is free.

The Manassas Park Dog Park committee will be marching in the City of Manassas' St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 12th and we'd love for you to come join us! Interested? Contact Carla at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information!

Nokesville United Methodist will hold its annual Turkey and Oyster Dinner for the 71st year on March 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.

There has to be a reason why a building or place is named in someone’s honor. E.H. Marsteller Middle School in Bristow is named in honor of Dr. Emlyn Harrison Marsteller, Jr. (1877-1960) for the great citizenship he displayed to improve the lives of those in Prince William County.

One local resident, Jane Riley, has had a steady hand in helping to preserve Manassas Museum’s collection of riveting stories chronicling the people and places of Manassas. Riley is the museum’s visitor services supervisor and manager of the museum’s gift store, Echoes.

Prince William Conservation Alliance will lead a "Walking Tour of Manassas" on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the Manassas Railroad Station, 9413 West Street, Manassas, VA 20110.

Bull Run Troubadours barbershop quartets are now accepting requests for their longstanding tradition of delivering surprise singing valentines to spouses, sweethearts. admirers and friends at office, home or other location on Feb. 12. A photo of the event is included in the fee which benefits ACTS and SERVE.