Gainesville Events

New support group launches

Helping Other Parents Endure is a new support group for families who have had a miscarriage , stillbirth or infant loss. It will meet the third Tuesday of every month from 7 to 9 pm at Gainesville Church of God 14215 Lee Highway, Gainesville, VA 20155
Contact Betty Connal at SIDS Mid-Atlantic 703-955-6899 for more information

Spiritual support office offers free care

The Spiritual Care Support Ministry's Bristow - Manassas Satellite Office is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing support, education, and a Biblical perspective to those who are ill, dying, grieving and experiencing personal loss, and to those who journey with them. Individual counseling is available. All services are free and nondenominational.

Visit http://www.scsm.tv or call Chaplain Liz Danielsen at 540-349-5814 for information and appointments. The office is located at the Manassas Assembly of God Church, 11500 New Life Way, Room 229, in Bristow.

Recovery group focuses on relationships

A recovery support group is offered for those suffering from broken or unhealthy relationship patterns. The group focuses on development and maintenance of healthy relationships and meets at Church of the Brethren in Manassas on Mondays and Fridays at 7 p.m. in the back of the church, lower level. The church is located at 10047 Nokesville Road.

New Covenant church moves

New Covenant Community Fellowship has moved to its new location, 9420 Forestwood Lane in Manassas, near the Post Office off Sudley Road.

Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday, followed by worship at 11 a.m. Bible study is held each Thursday at 8 p.m.

For details, call 540-788-3636.

St. Paul’s Episcopal resumes services

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has resumed services at 6750 Fayette St. in Haymarket.

Worship service is at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and is open to all. For details, visit stpaulshaymarket.thediocese.net.

Walk planned to fight Alzheimer’s

The 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Prince William County will be held Oct. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The walk begins and ends at the Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St. in Manassas. For details, visit http://www.alz.org/nca or call 703-359-4440.

Battlefield Baptist plans kids’ activities

Battlefield Baptist is planning AWANA clubs and the Upward basketball and cheerleading league for children. AWANA is a Bible club for children ages 2 through sixth grade and meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

The Upward basketball and cheerleading league offers sports for children in K-6. The teams focus on sportsmanship and teamwork over individual scoring.

For details, call 540-347-5855 or visit battlefieldbaptist.org. The church is located at 4361 Lee Hwy. in Gainesville.

BRMC Halloween Safari planned

The Bull Run Mountain Conservancy's 2012 Halloween Safari will be held Oct. 20 and Oct. 26-27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The hour-long nighttime hike includes natural history skits and is followed by face-painting, snacks, a bonfire and music. Participants should bring a flashlight.

The cost is $7 in advance and pre-registration is required.

Call 703-753-2631 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to sign up.

Families can learn anger management

When Families Get Angry is a three-session course offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension to assist parents in dealing with anger in the home. The cost is $40 per person or couple. For details, visit http://www.pwcgov.org/parenting or call 703-792-6288.

Classes are offered on Tuesdays, Oct. 2-16, in Manassas and on Wednesdays, Oct. 31-Nov. 14 in Woodbridge. All classes meet from 7 to 9 p.m.

Food Pantry fundraiser planned

The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry will host its second annual Silent Auction & Dinner Dance on Sept. 28, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket. Tickets are $60 per person and include dinner, live music and a silent auction. For details, visit http://www.haymarketfoodpantry.org or contact Celeste Corrigan at 571-236-6213.

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