» HOT WHEELS: For some, building a car is a hobby that takes months, even years. But, kids ages 5 to 12 can build a plastic model Camaro in an hour and a half at Hobbytown USA, Old Bridge Shopping Center, 12480 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge, this weekend. Event is free. Kids receive instruction and bring home their new set of wheels. The four sessions — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 to 3 p.m. or 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday or 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday — are full. However, parents can call in advance for possible openings. 703-590-9890.
» SALUTE YOUR JAZZ BAND: The U.S. Army “Blues” Jazz Ensemble hosts a workshop with some high school and middle school band
students and takes the stage later that evening at C. D. Hylton High School, 14051 Spriggs Road, Woodbridge, for a free concert with Spriggs Road Jazz. Doors at 7 p.m.,
concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
» JUST LEAVE THE SPURS AT HOME: Forget the black tie and polish off the boots for the
Sodbuster’s Ball, this year’s annual fundraiser at the Center for the Arts. It’ll be a country western theme, with food, drinks and desserts — come dressed country casual. Rooftop Productions will present “The Wild Flowering of Chastity,” a melodramatic play. There will also be line
dancing (with instructions and the dancing
itself). Cost is $90 a ticket or six for $500. 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Center for the Arts, 9419 Battle Street,
Manassas. Contact 703-330-2787 or
center-for-the-arts.org.
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