Guest speakers, local historians and Prince William Forest Park staff will discuss the history and influence of African Americans in the local community at 2:30 p.m Aug. 25 at Prince William Forest Park visitor center. The park will participate in the ringing of the bells at 3 p.m. Remarks will follow.

Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold his annual Open Season Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 17, at WT Woodson High School in Fairfax VA to assist federal employees and retirees in navigating through the many changes in the 2013 Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP), dental and vision insurance programs, and flexible spending accounts.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 include an attempted bank robbery.

Prince William County Department of Public Works' Historic Preservation Division will be conducting an archaeological survey to identify a possible Civil War era military cemetery at the Bristoe Station Battlefield Park near Manassas VA. The public is invited to watch the survey and talk with the archeologists on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Beginning Nov. 19, the U. S. Social Security office on Center Street in Manassas will close to the public at 3 p.m. each day instead of 3:30 p.m. Beginning Jan. 2, the Social Security office will close at noon on Wednesdays.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Following major disasters, it’s common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Such fraudulent schemes may involve contact by telephone, social media, email or in-person solicitations.

Del. Richard L. Anderson (R-51st) will host a Nov. 14 orientation session for parents and area students in grades 7-12 who want to participate in the 2013 51st House District “Future Delegate Program.” The goal is for more Prince William students to understand Virginia’s legislative process.

Prince William County VA government notes closings and openings for the upcoming Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 12.

Holiness Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ in Woodbridge VA is sponsoring ‘Tis the Season to Give Thanks – and giving away free turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday. The distribution is Saturday, Nov. 17 beginning at 10 a.m.