To mark the 44th celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Virginia State Parks will offer programs and volunteer events at all 36 state parks April 22-29.

Prince William Conservation Alliance has gathered together a group of organizations and agencies that work to protect the environment to provide a variety of activities at the Tackett's Mill shopping center in Lake Ridge. Some are at the edge of the lake.

The Hylton Fine Arts Center in Manassas will be holding its inaugural Juried Art Exhibition from May 25-July 18. Artists' submissions will be taken through April 1.

Vibrant color and the sounds of land and sea sung by 48 cast members portraying 88 characters; and a crew of 45 make Gainesville MIddle School's underwater production the best one you will see this Spring, boats preshow publicity.

A variety of fund raising events are planned at the Nokesville United Methodist Church, including one to benefit the food pantry that was severely damaged during a break in February.

More than 200 dazzling quilts will be on display during the 10th annual combined Cabin Branch and Stone House Quilters 2014 Quilt Show March 29-30.

Special Olympics coaches, US 1 roadside cleaning crews, a friendly visitor, helping adults learn to read and driving area veterans to medical appointments are some of the volunteer needs in the community now.

Wonder Women: See Rosemary Gallick’s portraits of famous women on display at NOVA-Manassas for Women’s History Month.

The Habitat ReStore is in need of donations including furniture, appliances, cabinets and all the other items that can be used in anyone’s home.

From March 3 through March 23, people in the United States and Canada can submit a cause for a chance to win one of 40 $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist® grants.