Sunday, APRIL 9
Bluebell Festival Sponsored by the Prince William Conservation Alliance and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Naturalists lead a one-mile walk through the floodplain, local organizations share displays, and children get a chance to participate in activities. 10a.m.-4p.m. Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area, 15020Deepwood Lane, Nokesville. 703-499-4954. Free.
Dale City farmers market 10a.m.-1p.m. Dale City Commuter Lot (behind Center Plaza Shopping Center), Dale Boulevard, Dale City. 703-670-7112 ext. 227. pwcparks.org.
Author Charlene Giannetti A discussion of her book "The Plantations of Virginia." 1:30p.m. Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. 703-257-8453. Free.
Bingo Proceeds support local veterans. Doors open at noon Sunday with games beginning at 2p.m. Doors open at 5:15p.m. Monday with games beginning at 7:15p.m. Woodbridge American Legion, 3640 Friendly Post Lane, Woodbridge. 703-494-4304. $15minimum.
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"Illusions" An exhibit of art by Osbourn High School students. Through April 16. Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. 703-368-1873. Free.
"Not Alone" Recent monotypes and relief block prints by Linda Rose Larochelle. Through April 30. The Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan. 703-490-1117. Free.
"The Flowers Are Coming!" An exhibit of photographs by Gerry Gantt of Fairfax and mosaics by Diann Root of Alexandria. Through May 1. Artists' Undertaking, 309 Mill St., Occoquan. 703-494-0584. theartistsundertaking.com. Free.
Monday, APRIL 10
Bingo Proceeds support local veterans. Doors open 7:30a.m. Games 9:15a.m.-noon. American Legion Post 10, 9950 Cockrell Rd., Manassas. 703-369-4900. $16.
AARP income-tax preparation help Monday 10a.m.-6 p.m. and Thursday noon-8p.m. Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. 703-792-4530. Free.
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Prince William Retired Teachers' Association A general meeting and brunch. Toiletries will be collected for local shelters. 10a.m. St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 8899 Sudley Rd., Manassas. 703-754-9221. Free, registration required.
Job-search network group A discussion of various topics related to the search process. 1-3p.m. House of Mercy, 8170Flannery Ct., Manassas. 703-659-1636. Free.
Park West Lions Club bingo Proceeds support local sight, hearing, community and youth projects. Doors open 4p.m. Games begin 7p.m. Mondays at 4p.m. Park West Lions Club, 8620Sunnygate Dr., Manassas. 703-392-0077. pwlions@aol.com. $10.
Bingo Proceeds support Dale City Knights of Columbus activities and charities. Doors open 6p.m. Games begin 7:30p.m. VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Rd., Dale City. 703-491-2378. $9 minimum.
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Ignacio Alperin: Visual Jazz An exhibit of vibrant abstracts by the Buenos Aires artist. Through April29. Center for the Arts, 9419Battle St., Manassas. 703-330-2787. center-for-the-arts.org. Free.
Tuesday, APRIL 11
AARP income-tax preparation help Tuesday and Thursday 10:30a.m.-3p.m. Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. 703-792-4800. Free.
Friends of Leesylvania Park Regular meeting, new members welcome. The group raises money and supports park programs such as the Junior Rangers, free kids' fishing tournaments and Haunted History hikes. 7:30p.m. Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge. friendsofleesylvania@gmail.com. 703-583-6904. Free.
Wednesday, APRIL 12
Baby animal petting zoo 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. 703-792-4800. Free.
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Georgian ambassador talk David Bakradze, Georgian ambassador to the United States, presents "Georgian Success Story." 11:20a.m. Northern Virginia Community College, Colgan Theater, 10950Campus Dr., Manassas. 703-323-3000. Free.
Lake Ridge Toastmasters Club Members 18 and older develop their public speaking and leadership skills. 7:30-9:15p.m. Tall Oaks Community Center, 12298 Cotton Mill Dr., Lake Ridge. 703-491-3020. contact-8913@toastmastersclubs.org. lakeridge.toastmastersclubs.org. $34-$64 membership fee.
Thursday, APRIL 13
Dale City Civic Association meeting Socializing and networking at 7 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. Birchdale Recreation Center, 14730 Birchdale Ave., Dale City. dalecitycivic.org. Free.
Potomac Nationals Opening Day The P-Nats host Wilmington. 7:05p.m. G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Ct., Woodbridge. 703-590-2311. $5-$16.
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Woodbridge Toastmasters Club An open-house meeting. Learn effective communication and leadership skills. 7:30p.m. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 13020Telegraph Rd., Woodbridge. 703-898-7171. woodbridge.toastmastersclubs.org. $68 membership fee.
Prince William Committee of 100 registration Reservation deadline for the April 20 program "Opioid Crisis." Event held at Wyndham Garden, 10800 Vandor Lane, Manassas. carol.proven01@gmail.com.
703-330-0076. pwc100.org. Program free. Dinner $30; members $25.
Friday, APRIL 14
Pond Play Explore the animals that live in the pond. A ranger will catch frogs, turtles and fish with a net so you can see them up close. 11 a.m. Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge. 703-583-6904. Program free; parking $5.
American Legion dinner The public is invited to dinner with a different special every week. Proceeds support local veterans and the community. 5:30-7:30p.m. Woodbridge American Legion, 3640Friendly Post Lane, Woodbridge. 703-494-4304. vapost364.org. $5-$15.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 15
Bluebird trail monitor training Learn how to check nesting boxes and record information. Monitoring begins in April and continues through mid-August. 1o a.m. Merrimac Farm Stone House, 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville. 703-490-5200. pwconserve.org. Free.
Easter Bunny visit The Easter Bunny will hand out jelly bean-filled eggs throughout the town. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Occoquan Town Hall, 314Mill St., Occoquan. 703-201-8499. Free.
Easter egg hunt at Rippon Lodge Crafts, games, house tours and a hunt. 11 a.m.- 4p.m. Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge. 703-499-9812. $2, children $5, age 2 and younger free.
Occoquan Peep Show Easter Peeps dioramas will be on display at shops throughout historic Occoquan. Vote for your favorite Peeps to be entered to win a Peeps swag bag. 11a.m.-4p.m. Occoquan Town Hall, 314 Mill St., Occoquan. 703-201-8499. historicoccoquan.com. Free.
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Dale City Easter egg hunt
Bring a basket for the hunt. The day, sponsored by the Dale City Civic Association, includes games and music. 1-4p.m. Cloverdale Park, 15150 Cloverdale Rd., Dale City.
Historic downtown walking tour Costumed staff lead tours through historic Manassas. 2 p.m. Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. 703-257-8453.
Easter egg hunt Hunt for eggs and learn about the history of the Easter egg. Children may also color eggs, play games and make crafts. 2:30 p.m. Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge. 703-583-6904. Program free; parking $5.
— Compiled by Sarah Lane
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