Neighborhood news: Dumfries Farmers’ Markets return

Don't forget—the Dumfries Farmers' Markets are coming back! The first one is this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dumfries United Methodist Church in Dumfries. In addition to fresh produce, craft booths, gourmet items, youth activities and pony rides, something new has been added this year. Local performers John and Curt will play and perform your favorite 1950s and 60s pop music with a few blue-grass and country songs thrown in. The entertainment will go from 9 a.m. to noon. Come and get your fresh produce and visit the various booths as you listen to oldies. The event will take place rain or shine in Dum-fries, off U.S. 1 at the corner of Washington and Cameron streets. Mark your calendars and plan to get your fresh produce throughout the summer in Dumfries. For more information, please call 703-221-7440 or 2880.

Amphitheater dedicatio

  The Prince William County Park Authority will dedicate the Jean C. Smith Memorial Amphitheater at Locust Shade Park on Saturday. The dedication ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. The outdoor stage arena is located at 4701 Locust Shade Drive. Members of the Hylton High School Choir, directed by Thomas Tut-wiler, will perform during the dedication ceremony.

Supervisor Martin E. Nohe, R-Coles, a personal friend of the Smith family, will host a community picnic immediately following the dedication in honor and celebration of Jean's devotion and service to our community. The picnic is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact Dianne Cabot, public relations manager, at 703-792-4253 or e-mail at

Concert and CD signing

Uplifting Inspirations Bookstore will host the musical stylings of Vanessa Fitzgerald on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. along with a CD signing. The store is located at 17948 Fraley Blvd. in Dumfries.

American Legion picnic

The Annual Family Day picnic sponsored for the members and guests of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post and Sons of the Legion will be held Sunday. Food will be served from 1 to 4 p.m. Plans are being made for games and horse shoe tournament.

Anyone paying their yearly dues by June 28 will be eligible for a drawing for next year's dues. Any questions, please call Loretta at 703-221-7272.

Cathy Cowger reports your neighborhood news from the Dumfries area every Thursday in the News & Messenger. If you have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA activities, please send it to Cathy at .