Neighborhood news: Celebrity bartenders to open ‘Santa’ event

In Manassas ...

Be a Santa to a Senior is getting ready to kick-off the season with its Celebrity Bartender event. This takes place on Thursday, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It will be held at LaCapilla (formerly LaChapelle), 9329 Main Street.

Complimentary Spanish Tapas will be available until 8 p.m. Select wines for $7 a glass and $3 draft beers are also available.

'Celebrity' bartenders include:

Jonathan Arehart, Cavendo

Ken Blackstone, Prince William County Public School

Denyse Carroll, Micron Technologie

Rob Cavaleri, AFLAC Cavaleri

Paul Cocca, Independent Lighting

Kathy Ellingto

Prem Grewal, Edward Jone

Sharon Henry, Prince William County Public School

Debbie Jones, PWC-GMCC

Joe Martin, Employment Enterprise

Jack Papp, Lockheed Marti

Jacqueline Prescod, City of Manassas Park

Rob Sturm, Scott & Stringfellow

Casey Toomey, Emeritus at Manassas Senior Living

All bar tips benefit the Be a Santa to a Senior program in Prince William County.

Trees and wreaths will go up in area businesses the week of November 1st. The program will serve over 1,000 seniors this year.

Contact Kendra Kielbasa at 703-530-1360 or to find out how you can help. Be a Santa to a Senior is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

In Manassas Park ...

Creepy carnival

Break out your Halloween costume a day early.  Chinn is hosting its Creepy Carnival on Friday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Recommended for kids age 10 and under, the party will feature face painting, games, a moon bounce, food and more.

Tickets will be sold at the door.  The event is free for kids age 2 and under, $6 for ages 17 and under and $3 for adults.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center is located at 13025 Chinn Park Drive, off of Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge. For more information about the Chinn carnival, contact Christy Moore at .

Moonlight paddle

For a relaxing trick-or-treat alternative, Lake Ridge Park is hosting the Howling Moonlight Paddle Trip on Saturday.  Although the marina closed for fall, participants in this trip can appreciate one last paddle on the Occoquan Reservoir and see the beautiful fall leaves. The trip starts at 5:30 p.m. with a short refresher course. Everyone ages 5 and up is welcome. Lake Ridge Park is located at 12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Lake Ridge. For questions and registration for the boat trip, call 703-494-5564 or go to http://www.pwcparks.org.

Trunk or treat

On Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., bring your children to a fun event. It will be held at the City Hall Parking Lot. This event is called Trunk or Treat. There will be pumpkin decorating, crafts, hayrides, a moon bounce, and lots of candy. It is free and you can wear your best costume. Decorated trunks still needed. Contact Matt Hildreth at   or 703-335-8872 for more information.

Brenda Facemire reports your neighborhood news from Manassas and Manassas Park every Monday in the News & Messenger. If you live in a Manassas neighborhood and have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA activities, please send it to Brenda at . If you live in a Manassas Park neighborhood, please send your news to .