Neighborhood news: Scouts adopt parks

Cub Scout Pack 1384 has adopted Bristow’s Cedar Point Elementary School, as well as Braemar and Clareybrook Parks, as part of Prince William County’s Adopt-A-School and Adopt-A-Spot program. These programs are designed to teach participants about litter control and caring for local communities.

On Oct. 2, Cub Scouts Pack 1384 teamed up with local Girl Scouts to re-mulch the play areas in Braemar Park.

Thank you, Cub and Girl Scouts, for your contribution to the community.

Nokesville’s chili contest and Trunk or Treat coming

On Saturday, Oct. 31, Nokesville United Methodist Church (12550 Aden Rd., Nokesville) will once again host their chili contest and Trunk or Treat.

Kids, dress in costume and pick a treat from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone, enjoy hot dogs and s’mores and taste test some of the county’s finest chili.

Chili set up and contest registration is from 3:30 to 5 p.m., tasting from 5 to 6 p.m. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m.

Chili contest registrations are due by Oct. 24. There is a $20 entry fee.

This event is free and open to the community. For more information, call 703-594-2141.

Final market day and Brunswick Stew nearing

The Nokesville Farmers Market will reconvene for their final market day of the season on Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. Market members will be side-by-side with the Nokesville Ruritan Club, which will cook and serve hundreds of gallons of their famous Brunswick Stew.

The Nokesville Church of the Brethren will be across the street holding their annual fall bazaar and craft fair. Live music will be performed by Jericho Ditch.
For information, contact Pablo Teodoro, market manager, at 703-794-7057.

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 kgotthardt@ comcast.net.