Neighborhood news: Nokesville man offers dance lessons

Nokesville resident John Hinkle will offer a free dance lesson at the Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas on June 28 from 2:30 to 3 p.m.

Hinkle has run his business from home since 1994. “We are really trying to increase social dance in this area,” he said. “Most social dance is near the Beltway and inside the Beltway. Local people want to dance, but complain they don’t want to drive an hour each way again on the weekend after commuting all week.” Hinkle will offer several more opportunities to learn basic dance techniques. For more information, call 703-594-3000.

Giving Circle offers grants to non-profits

The Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt in Gainesville has announced its second annual round of grant applications for non-profit organizations’ specific projects. An applying organization must help the people of Western Prince William County, have a budget of less than $2 million, have clear goals and objectives and have measurable outcomes. All applicants will be required to prove 501(c)(3) status.

The Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt will not fund organizations that promote a particular religious or political ideology. The circle will not fund endowments, capital projects, campaigns, fundraising events, general operating expenses or intermediary funding agencies. Grant requests may not exceed $700.

Following the Sept. 1 grant application deadline, Circle members will review and select grant recipients. The grantees will be recognized at a reception to be held in November. To request an application form, write to Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt, 6901 Arthur Hills Drive, Gainesville by Aug. 1. For more information, call 703-743-5122.

Bristow Manor offers Father’s Day brunch

Join Bristow Manor Golf Club for Father’s Day Brunch on June 21 at 10:30 a.m. and get Dad a free golf pass. The passes are valid Monday through Friday and include a cart.

Brunch will include pastries, fruit salad, Virginia baked ham, penne pasta, scrambled eggs, Belgian waffles, bacon, sausage, corn, rolls, desserts, beverages and one mimosa per adult guest.

The cost is $24.95 per adult, $12.95 per child, 5 to 12 years old. Make reservations by calling 703-368-6453, or e-mailing .

Katherine Gotthardt reports your neighborhood news from the Nokesville, Bristow and Brentsville areas every Friday in the News & Messenger. If you have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA activities, please send it to Katherine at .