Some of this week's volunteer needs include: Bristow resident needs a ride to dialysis; Brain Injury Services needs a volunteer to take a gentleman fishing in the Manassas area; western & eastern literacy groups need volunteers and will train; pickup of pet food at Manassas Walmart needed. Details below.

Integrating a youth choir into Youth Orchestra of Prince William concerts is an "ideal channel" for students in grades 3-8 interested in choral arts, says John Devlin, music director.

Family movies under the stars will be presented on Friday evenings at Northern Virginia Community College’s Manassas Campus beginning Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m.

Prince William Forest Park, a unit of the National Park Service, in partnership with the National Park Foundation, and the nation’s 401 national parks will celebrate National Park Week April 19-27 with free admission during the weekend of April 19 -20 and special events.

The Culinary Madness competition is giving communities an opportunity for Virginians to celebrate local chefs across the commonwealth. Dishes from 16 eateries are featured. Vote by midnight April 14 for your first-round favorite.

A petting zoo and a “massive” egg hunt will be part of the festivities for children at National Community Church's Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 12.

Learn about the world beneath your feet — and the surrounding limestone habitats known as karst on walking tours in Montgomery County April 22-23 and a festival in Front Royal April 26.

In 2014 Virginia will again be the focal point of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and Emancipation with special events, reenactments and commemorative activities marking pivotal events of 1864.

Goal of April 5 fundraiser for Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is HOPE - Helping Other People Eat.

A used soccer equipment drive April 5-6 at playing fields in Haymarket and Centreville will benefit youth soccer in Haiti.