Neighborhood news: Attend fashion show fundraiser

The Woodbridge Woman’s Club will sponsor its 45th annual fashion show, “We’ve Come a Long Way,” and luncheon at Westminster at Lake Ridge on Nov. 7. Fashions from Details of Occoquan, a women’s boutique specializing in “Made in America” clothing, will be featured. Proprietor Cathy Campbell has selected clothing and accessories suitable for women of all ages.

The fashion show is the club’s major fundraising event. Proceeds are used to provide scholarships to students selected from the six high schools in Woodbridge. To date, the club has awarded approximately $70,000 in scholarships.

In addition to a delicious luncheon, a raffle, door prizes and a silent auction will add to the festivities. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon begins at 12:15 p.m. Tickets are available for $35 and may be obtained from Phyllis Zimmerman at 703-590-8580.

School specialty programs info fair

Parents and students interested in learning more about Prince William County Public Schools high school specialty programs are invited to attend the upcoming information fair Oct. 20 at Hylton High School, 14051 Spriggs Road. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will cover all of the programs that are available at high schools countywide.

PWCS offers career and technical education programs, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps opportunities, the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the Cambridge Programme and the International Baccalaureate Programme. Specialty programs include biotechnology, fine and performing arts, international studies and languages, information technology and environmental and natural sciences.

An information presentation in English will be offered in the auditorium beginning at 7:15 p.m. The same presentation will be offered in Spanish beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Information about the specialty programs that are available in Prince William County Public Schools is available on the school division Web site, pwcs.edu. At the top of the page, select “Programs,” then choose “Specialty Programs.”