Birders and other volunteers can participate in the National Audubon Society’s 117th Christmas Bird Count, which is held annually by groups on any one day between Dec.14 and Jan. 5. The Nokesville Circle will take place on Mon., Dec. 26, starting at 7 a.m. at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area.

Prince William County VA. Police Department's crime log for Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016.

On Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10:50 p.m. Manassas Fire & Rescue crews responded to reports of a structure fire in Manassas Park. During a search of the building, one victim was located and rescued from the structure.

Prince William County VA Police Department crime log for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016.

On December 12, detectives from the Prince William County Police Department's Homicide Unit received information which ultimately led to the identification of three suspects involved in the murder of Jason Thomas Mannion which occurred at a residence in the 9500 block of Hensley Rd in Manassas on May 12.

Superintendent Steve Walts, School Board Vice Chairman Lillie Jessie (Occoquan), County Supervisor Ruth Anderson (Occoquan), and Congressman Gerry Connolly’s representative Briana Sewell celebrated Occoquan Elementary School’s success with students and staff at an assembly Dec. 15. The school is one of two in Virginia recognized as a National Title I Distinguished School.

Outstanding orchestra students from Prince William County Public Schools at the middle and high school levels will combine their talents for an afternoon of music at the upcoming All-County Orchestra program, scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 4 p.m. at Woodbridge Senior High School. The annual event gives young musicians a chance to perform challenging scores under the direction of a guest conductor.

For the greatest toe-tapping beat Prince William County band students can achieve, attend the All-County High School Band event of the year scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 7 at Osbourn Park High School. Snow date is Jan. 14