T. Clay Wood Elementary School, which opened in September, held its first literacy night on Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The nightwas considered a success by Principal Andrew Buchheit, shown here with Dr. Seuss’ Grinch and Norman Bridwell’s Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 13, 2011.

Heritage Hunt homeowners Golf and Country Club uses its impressive facilities to host a variety of events for the holidays. Many occasions involve meals or refreshments arranged for by the food and beverage staff of Billy Casper Golf, led by Tim O’Mara. Some are productions of chartered clubs within Heritage Hunt. All of them are full of holiday cheer.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 12, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 9, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 8, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 7, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 6, 2011.

Customers Aldo Rodriguez and Megan Van Stry from Haymarket (on left) with Gainesville Ruritans Bart Colendene and Cynthia Hughes. Photo by Jan Davis. Gainesville-Haymarket Ruritans offer fruit for locals. Honeybells are to come, by order-ahead only.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 5, 2011.

Haymarket resident Angela Knight, a heralded opera singer, is putting on a Dec. 3 concert for two local community members in need. This year’s production, “Winter Wonderland,” will be performed Dec. 3 at Battlefield High School. The concert will benefit two local families, struggling with illnesses, that “need to know they are loved by the community,” she explained.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 2, 2011.