Hylton Performing Arts Center welcomes the community to attend a free Family Open House, Sunday, Feb. 9 between 2 and 4 p.m. The event will celebrate the opening of the center's new Education and Rehearsal Wing and give visitors a chance to try some art and music activities.

An ambitious new study of genes in Asian populations is filling in big gaps in our understanding of human genetics, shedding light on the history of human migration and ultimately aiming to improve our ability to treat disease, according to a news release from the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington is celebrating National Catholic Schools Week (January 26 - February 1). Bishop Burbidge will celebrate Mass, visit classrooms and share a meal with faculty at St. Francis of Assisi School in Prince William County and Paul VI High School in Fairfax , the alma mater of a number of PWC residents.

Manassas National Battlefield Park will implement its second year of deer management to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests and protect historic landscapes Feb. 3 through March 31, 2020.

Prince William County Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit is hosting a Securing Your House of Worship training for faith-based organizations on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m., the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its newest addition, Station 6 (Coles District), located at 13712 Dumfries Road in Manassas.

The Youth Ministry of First Baptist Church in Manassas is hosting a debate preparatory workshop on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 9258 Center Street in Manassas. The actual 2020 Daniel Bragg Youth Great Debate will be held on Sunday, March 22, at 2:30 p.m., also at First Baptist Church.

Any dog not wearing a 2020 license tag by Feb. 1 will be in violation of Prince William County Code and owners will be subject to a fine. The license fee is $10 per dog. To obtain a license, owners must present a valid rabies certificate for each dog.

Learn a practical and realistic approach to the challenges of parenting teens in a seven-week Va. Cooperative Extension class in Woodbridge beginning Feb. 24