Audition dates for the Castaways Repertory Theatre's January 2015 production of Peter Pan, adapted from the book by Xandra Weaver and directed by Xandra Weaver are scheduled.

A field day at Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve in Stafford County will be held Nov. 8, starting at 9 a.m. Participants will see various plants and wildlife while on a guided hike through the preserve’s wooded landscape. The guided hikes offer views of the freshwater tidal marsh and open water surrounding the preserve.

Prince William Conservation Alliance is sponsoring a Fall Earth Fling at the Tackett's Mill shopping center in Lake Ridge off Old Bridge Road on Saturday, Oct. 11. Check out worm composting, take the street tree tour, explore nature close to home, meet people working to improve our community, and learn how to help.

SERVE continues to have an urgent need for volunteers to drive to local grocery stores in an agency vehicle to pick up food donations. 800 households need you.

Rick Davis and Tom Reynolds promised some "extras" along the way when they unveiled the 2013-14 lineup for the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. And here's the first oneThe Charlie Daniels Band on Nov. 19

NOVA's second family friendly Community Fall Festival Oct. 11 will offer entertainment and activities for all ages, including a car show featuring Volkswagen, arts and crafts, food vendors, community information booths, and more.

October at the Manassas Museum offers “spirited tours" asw well as several other activities for people who like history and the out-of-doors.

Gardeners, a Vietnamese speaking person and people to help the Salvation Army register families for Christmas toys are among the volunteers needed by the Voluntary Action Center this week.

Fall for the Book at the Hylton is its second annual celebration of fine food, superior drink, and the various stories behind the scenes of every aspect from farm to table—and even beyond.

At the October 2nd meeting of the Haymarket chapter of Quilters Unlimited the featured speaker will be Cyndi Souder of Moonlighting Quilts. Cyndi is quite an original quilter who believes orange is a neutral and has been known to incorporate beads and old clock parts in her quilts.