Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) and Fauquier and Rappahannock County Master Gardeners are offering a presentation, “Grow Your Own Mushrooms” on Saturday, April 14th at 1 pm at the historic Marshall Schoolhouse #18 Demonstration Gardens, 7592 John Marshall Highway, Marshall (next to the Recycle Center).

Virginia's 37 State Parks are offering self-guided or ranger-led programs to get outdoors and enjoy early spring, from the week before Easter through the week after. For a list of programs, visit: http://bit.ly/2018VSPspringbreak

Minnieville Road Native Plant Buffer needs volunteers Saturday March 24th, 9am-noon for a work-day. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes and hat for the sun and come out to beautify the area. Meet in the parking lot for the K9 Gunner Dog Park in Lake Ridge.

Project Mend-A-House has moved to its office to a new location in Manassas.

Project Mend-A-House has partnered with George Mason to offer the POISED:Stay Active and Independent for Life group fitness program. This is a 10 week program for ages 55 and older that meets three days per week at Grace Baptist Church in Woodbridge, on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 930-1030 a.m.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 10th for the Volunteer Recruitment Fair at Manassas Mall from 11am-2pm. More than 25 local agencies attending can inform you of their volunteer opportunities to make the best use of your time, talent and passion. We’ll be at the Macy’s Court so come on by!

The Battlefield High School PTO After Grad Committee will present its first annual bobCAT WALK Fashion Show on March 10 from 1:30-4 p.m. The show will feature Battlefield students modeling the latest in prom attire and spring fashions, hairstyles, accessories and make-up.

From the beautiful backdrops, lighting, choreography and one-of-a kind costumes created by Christina Brooks, costume mistress, to the dancing professional dancers and the cuteness factor and fabulous incorporation of tiny dancers, MBT’s production of the Nutcracker is a holiday performance that rivals those of metropolitan companies.

When are you going to take some time off? National Plan for Vacation Day, celebrated on January 30, is a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the rest of the year at the start of the year.

Strike up some fun at Leadership Prince William’s annual Bowling 4 Scholarships on Feb. 23 from 1-4 p.m. at Uptown Alley, located in the Manassas Mall