Prince William Community Events June 15-21, 2008

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Sunday 15

ADVOCATES FOR SENIORS SOUGHT , Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is accepting applications for volunteers to work one-on-one with residents in nursing home and assisted-living facilities. Training provided. 703-324-5422 or 703-324-5861.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS,2-3 p.m., Conference Room 2/3, Potomac Hospital, 2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. 703-494-5763.

WORLD MUSIC CONCERT, by Nada Brahma ensemble, which plays diverse instruments and draws inspiration from different ethnic traditions. 4 p.m., Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza, 1 County Complex Ct., Woodbridge. Free. 703-792-8070.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP,8 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas, 703-969-2726, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 6735 Fayette St., Haymarket, 703-335-9431.

Monday 16

VISION-IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP,10 a.m.-noon, Park West Lions Club, 8620 Sunnygate Dr., Manassas. 703-368-1721.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB, for new speakers of English to practice their skills. 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. Free. 703-792-4530.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP, for individuals coping with mental health issues. 6:30-8 p.m., Prince William Drop In Center, 13184 Centerpointe Way, Woodbridge. Free. 703-763-3865.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP,7 p.m., St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1400 G St., Woodbridge. 703-534-4357.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP,7 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays and Thursdays, Manassas Church of the Brethren, 10047 Nokesville Rd., Manassas. 703-392-8006.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS,7 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas. 703-368-2849.

AA RECOVERY MEETING,7:30 p.m. Monday, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dumfries United Methodist Church, 3890 Cameron St., Dumfries. 703-221-4793.

NEW DOMINION CHORALIERS, rehearsal. New members welcome. 7:30 p.m., Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 14806 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge. $30 membership fee. 703-590-2147 or http://www.newdominionchoraliers.org.

PRINCE WILLIAM COMMUNITY BAND, rehearsal. 7:30 p.m., Saunders Middle School, 13557 Spriggs Rd., Manassas. Free. 703-791-4119 or http://www.pwcb.org.

Tuesday 17

" A BUG'S LIFE" MOVIE , bring a snack. 11 a.m., Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. Free. 703-494-8126.

WOODBRIDGE PLANT CLINIC, master gardener volunteers answer questions. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. Free. 703-792-4800.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY,6:30 p.m., Manassas Presbyterian Church, 8201 Ashton Ave., Manassas. Free. 703-361-3420.

DEPRESSION AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP, for individuals coping with depression, and their family members. 7 p.m., Potomac Hospital, Hylton Education Center, 2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. 703-221-2500.

EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP, for women and teenagers. 7 p.m., Prince William Hospital, fourth floor, Conference Room B, 8700 Sudley Rd., Manassas. 703-743-1253.

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP, for individuals seeking help to stop using tobacco products. 7 p.m., Potomac Place, 2133 Montgomery Ave., Woodbridge. 703-221-2500.

PRINCE WILLIAM CHESS CLUB,7-9 p.m., Game Parlor, 14400 Smoketown Rd., Woodbridge. Free. 703-670-5887.

SEARCH FOR SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP,7 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas. 703-830-0667.

BULL RUN TROUBADOURS,7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 9325 West St., Manassas. Free. 703-330-3787 or http://www.brtva.org.

WRITERS ROUNDTABLE, fellowship, editorial assistance and resources for local authors. 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 9325 West St., Manassas. Free. 703-494-4260.

Wednesday 18

STUNT BIKE SHOW, free, Matt Wilhelm, national BMX champion, performs in library parking lots: 10:30 a.m., Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas, 703-792-4530, and 3 p.m., Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas, 703-361-8211.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB, for new speakers of English to practice their skills. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. Free. 703-792-4800.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, meeting for Chapter 356. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.; meeting, 12:30 p.m., Golden Corral Buffet and Grill, 10801 Bullock Dr., Manassas. Free admission; lunch not included. 703-361-4677.

MANASSAS BOOK DISCUSSION,"The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother," by James McBride. 1 p.m., Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas. Free. 703-361-8211.

SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB, practice your conversation skills. All levels welcome. 1 p.m., Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. Free. 703-792-4800.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP,7 p.m., Potomac Hospital, Hylton Education Center, 2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. 703-221-2500.

MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP, a peer-to-peer meeting sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Call for locations. 7:30-9 p.m., 703-754-1102, 703-730-2965 or http://www.nami-pw.org.

PRINCE WILLIAM ART SOCIETY MEETING,7:30 p.m., Canterbury Woods Community Center, 12184 Chaucer Lane, Lake Ridge. Free. 703-494-7708 or http://www.princewilliamartsociety.org.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL, Lake Ridge Club 8913. 7:30 p.m., Tall Oaks Community Center, 12298 Cotton Mill Dr., Lake Ridge. $64 membership fee. 703-494-5530.

WOODBRIDGE WRITERS GROUP,7:30 p.m., Borders Books & Music, 2904 Prince William Pkwy., Woodbridge. Free. 703-897-8100.

Thursday 19

OLD TOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, meeting. 8 a.m., Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. Free. 703-257-7895.

TRIANGLE PUPPET SHOW, Bob Brown Puppets perform "Penguin's Playground." 10 a.m., Locust Shade Regional Park, 4701 Locust Shade Dr., Triangle. $4. 703-221-8579.

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chalet on the Lake, 2233 Tackett's Mill Dr., Lake Ridge. Lunch, $19; members, $14. 703-492-4144.

SPANISH CHAT, practice conversational Spanish. Noon-2 p.m., Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas. Free. 703-361-8211.

STUNT BIKE SHOW, Matt Wilhelm, BMX champion, performs in the library parking lot. 2 p.m., Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. Free. 703-792-4800.

"HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2," for fourth-graders and older viewers, watch the movie dressed as your favorite character. 7 p.m., Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. Free, registration required. 703-792-4800.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP,7 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas. Free. 703-368-9800.

WOODBRIDGE BOOK DISCUSSION,"The Collectors," by David Baldacci. 7 p.m., Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. Free. 703-494-8126.

FINANCIAL COUNSELING, counselors offer advice on financial matters. Sponsored by Prince William Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Appointments required. 7-8:30 p.m., Sudley North Government Center, 7987 Ashton Ave., Manassas, or Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge. Free. 703-792-6287.

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT,7:30 p.m., Caton Merchant House, 9201 Portner Ave., Manassas. Free. 703-792-4034.

WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP, for people considering surgery and long-term postoperative patients. 7:30 p.m., Potomac Hospital, Hylton Education Center, 2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. 703-878-7610.

FAMILIES ANONYMOUS, for adults with family members who have substance-abuse problems. 8 p.m., Manassas Baptist Church, old Marsteller School building, Room 24, 8730 Sudley Rd., Manassas. Free. 703-928-9385 or http://www.familiesanonymousva.com.

Friday 20

FRIDAY FLICKS, movies based on children's books. 10:45 a.m., Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas. Free. 703-361-8211.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DISCUSSION GROUP, for new speakers of English to practice their skills. Bring a bag lunch. 12:30 p.m., Potomac Community Library, fourth floor, Conference Room B, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. Free. 703-494-8126.

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS,"E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial." Games, giveaways and refreshments, 6:30 p.m.; movie, 9 p.m., Potomac Mills, parking lot, 2700 Potomac Mills Cir., Woodbridge. Free. 703-496-9355.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP,7 p.m., Potomac Hospital, Conference Room 2/3, 2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge. Free, registration required. 703-798-9202.

SUMMER READING KICKOFF, Guitar Hero video game, chocolate-themed games and treats. 7-9 p.m., Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. Free, registration required. 703-792-4530.

Saturday 21

BABY-SITTING CLASS, eight-hour American Red Cross certification class for ages 11-15. 8:30 a.m., Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center, 13025 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. $60, registration required. 703-730-1000 or http://www.pwcparks.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS,8:30 a.m., Manassas Baptist Church, Hearth and Home, 8730 Sudley Rd., Manassas. 703-754-1337 or http://www.oanova.org.

ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP, Recovery Inc., for people who have anxiety, depression or other emotional problems. 10 a.m.-noon, Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 14806 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge. Free. 703-490-5423.

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB, discussion of "Hominids," by Robert J. Sawyer. 2:30 p.m., Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas. Free. 703-361-8211.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP,7 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 9325 West St., Manassas. 703-969-2726.

-- Compiled by SARAH LANE

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