Soroptimist of Manassas will conduct a fundraising event, An Evening of Comedy and Magic with magician and comedian Scott Alexander. All proceeds will benefit Soroptimist Manassas programs which support women and girls in the local community.

Petting zoo, BMX demos, hiking, rope skills course, rock climbing wall, and information on youth summer programs with the Park Authority, Historic Preservation and Manassas Battlefield are among the offering that will be available during the PWC Community EXPO this Saturday, May. 10.

This competition is one of the few in the nation requiring no entrance fee, and all entries receive a written evaluation from the first round judges. For the first time, the Virginia Film Office is accepting all submissions electronically only; hard copies will not be accepted.

On Saturday, April 26, CASA, held its 15th Annual Retro Dance Party at Harris Pavillion, in Old Town Manassas. It was a fundraiser to support efforts to help abused, abandoned, and neglected children.

Widely popular, easy to fix, wholesome and satisfying, beef has earned its place in the hearts—and on the plates—of Virginians. Two related websites have beef recipes that may interest readers.

Ben Lomond, Brentsville Courthouse and Rippon Lodge will be open for regular tours beginning May 1 at 11 a.m. Site are open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have questions or would like to arrange a tour for large groups call the site.

The beautiful sounds of the Manassas String Quartet will fill the sanctuary of Grace United Methodist Church in Manassas on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

"Literacy Matters" will highlight the first annual spring charity luncheon of the Dominion Woman's Club at Piedmont Club in Haymarket on Saturday, April 26. There will be a silent auction, raffles, sponsorships, an author-speaker and a book signing.

Prince William County Dogs, the support group that raised money to build the county's first dog park in Lake Ridge, is partnering with Prince William Parks & Recreation Department and Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition for a Dog Walk fundraiser on Sunday, April 27 at noon at Lake Ridge Park.

Activities, entertainment and demonstrations will be among the free fun events for all ages at the May 10 five-year-anniversary for Northern Fauquier Community Park in Marshall.