If you have had cabin fever over the last few days, it's time to get out and enjoy the Autumn air! Walk to cure pediatric cancer, participate in a campaign rally, shop locally and support local artists, farmers, merchants, schools and authors!
It’s the first week of November. That means election madness in Washington D.C. and the highly politicized swing state of Virginia. This weekend will have not just one, but two presidents coming to town! However, if you’re looking to get out of the house, and away from the campaign, residents can take advantage of the last few weeks of temperate weather by attending the last of the Fall Festivals, getting plenty of walking in, and eating fresh fruits and vegetables from grown by local farmers before winter comes howling in. Meanwhile, if you are looking to get a jump-start on your holiday shopping, local vendors are selling their goods at an event near you!
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012
On Friday evening mix business with pleasure. Bristow Run Elementary School on 8990 Worthington Dr. in Bristow is hosting a Vendor Fair with 30 plus, “fabulous vendors.” The vendor event starts at 6:15 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Admission is free, and children are welcome. Contact bresvendorfair@live.com for more information.
If you are really serious about some Longaberger ® Basket Bingo, leave the children at home, when you attend Bristow Run Elementary on Friday night. It is an adult only event, because this isn’t your grandma’s bingo game! It promises to be fast and furious kid-free night! There will be door prizes, raffles and 50/50. Admission ticket will pay for a hearty meal as well. Visit bristowrunes.schools.pwcs.edu for more info or email bresvendorfair@live.com. Entrance fee helps to support the Bristow Elementary PTSO.
Are you an art lover? Come out to Old Town Manassas to experience the 14 Annual Fall Gallery Walk from 6 p.m-9:30 p.m. Merchants will have their artwork on display for sale. Afterwards, enjoy the local cuisine at one of Old Town’s many authentic Virginia restaurants.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
Walk to remember! Owen’s Walk to Remember Angels & Warriors organized by WestRash Charities is being held at the Brentsville High School track on 12109 Aden Rd from 10 a.m. to noon. The walk commemorates the life of Owen Wicks of Bristow (1996-2012). Money raised from the walk will be donated to Children’s National Medical Center to be used in pediatric cancer research and to assist families while their children are undergoing treatment. Walkers can donate at their own discretion. There are also t-shirts for sale, and fun activities for children. Come out, have fun and support a good cause!
After the walk, stay for Brentsville District High School’s craft/vendor fair in the gym from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. to raise money for the athletic booster club. Vendors include Silpada, Country Corner, Creative Memories, Tastefully Simple and many more!
Holy Trinity Catholic Church on 8213 Linton Hall Rd in Gainesville is holding its Annual Fall Festival on the church grounds. There will be rides, moon bounces, a rock wall and face painting for the children. Also a yard sale, food concessions and a hot rod car show! Tickets are $10 per person, plus $5 for the bungee ride. For more information email debkromer@verizon.net.
Saturday Evening, Nov. 3, 2012
President Barack Obama will hold a campaign rally at 7 p.m. at Jiffy Lube Live, along with friends former President Bill Clinton, and southern rock musician, Dave Matthews, who will play a special acoustic concert to show his support for the president’s reelection campaign. If tickets are free, and can be ordered here, while available. It’s sure to be a big event bringing in people from all over the area and national news coverage! Watch out for traffic.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012
Celebrate Farm to School Week with the only operational public school farmers market in Virginia. Smart Markets Bristow is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday (except for hurricanes and the like) at Piney Branch Elementary School on Linton Hall Rd. This weekend enjoy the local Bristow band, West on 66 play a mixture rock, folk and country. Plus, meet VDACS officials recognizing Smart Markets and Piney Branch for their cooperative efforts. Most importantly, buy locally grown, low pesticide fruits and vegetables from independent farmers as well as homemade treats and delicacies. A portion of the profits from the market will benefit Piney Branch Elementary School, as Smart Markets is a corporate sponsor.
Attend a book talk with Mary Miley Theobold, author of “Death by Petticoat,” at the Manassas Museum at 9101 Prince William Street. Learn about how myth and half-truths have made their way into our history books, classrooms and our beliefs about the past. Theobold is a Virginia resident. She taught American history and museum studies at VCU for 13 years. This is a free event.
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