Community Notes

Victorian Tea

A return to the elegance of the 19th century awaits visitors to the Victorian Tea at Liberia Mansion on Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m.

The tea, sponsored by the Manassas Museum, still has some seating available. The mansion, a museum property built in 1825, was home to both Confederate and Union forces during the Civil War and is currently under renovation.

The tea will feature musical entertainment and costumed servers, in addition to elegant tea fare.

The cost is $35. For more information, call 703-368-1873.

Students: Make bookmarks

Middle and high school students are invited to learn how to create beaded bookmarks Nov. 17 at the Potomac Community Library at 4:30 p.m. There is a limit of 24 crafters for this free program. Register in person or by phone. For more information, call 703-494-8126 or 703-494-8129 (TTY).

Job-seeker workshop

The Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia Community College will host a free workshop for job seekers Nov. 18 from 12:30 to 5 p.m.

Sponsored by the SkillSource Group and Monster, this workshop will teach participants how to get back to work faster with a better job. Workshop topics include resume tips and tricks, networking, job-hunting strategies, using Monster Career Tools and the interview.

The workshop is free but registration is required by e-mailing your name and address to info@myskillsource.org. Learn more about this and other workshops at SkillSource Centers at www.myskillsource.org.

The Woodbridge Campus is located at 15200 Neabsco Mills Rd., just off Interstate 95 at Exit 156. Workshop participants may park for free in Lot B.

Thanksgiving dinner

Grace Lutheran Church at 1601 Prince Willliam Pkwy. will hold its sixth annual free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. This year will be a bilingual multicultural service of Thanksgiving at 10:30 a.m. with the meal to follow from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome for a wonderful day of food and fellowship. Thrivent Financial helps support this event.

Operation Turkey

The Operation Turkey program, which distributes Thanksgiving dinner baskets to disadvantaged individuals and families in Prince William County, is preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. Action in the Community Through Service receives donations, and organizes and distributes the baskets during the weeks prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Volunteers are needed for pick up and deliveries, as well as assistance at the food pantry during normal business hours throughout November to help with distribution. For more information, call 703-221-3185, Ext. 240 or visit www.actspwc.org.

Texas Hold 'em for charity

The Montclair Lions "Winter Classic 2010" charity Texas Hold 'em tournament will be Feb. 20 at the Dumfries-Triangle Fire and Rescue 3R, at 3800 Graham Park Rd. in Dumfries.

The past Texas Hold 'em events have been legally operated, well-supported and have benefited local charities and families in need. The last event was special and personal. Mackenzie Lemn, the 14-month-old granddaughter of Lion David Marr, had suffered a total failure of her liver and required a liver transplant. The $9,000 raised has gone a long way to helping this child recover and live a normal life. Earlier events have helped sponsor college scholarships; meet sight and hearing needs of our community; and support the outfitting of the Dumfries women and children's shelter.

The Lions are looking for businesses that would be willing to be a table sponsor ($100 plus a prize worth $50 or more), which includes a player seat at their table, a place to set up a display table at the event and recognition in the program and press releases. Potential prize sponsors are also encouraged to e-mail the Lions at Montclair_Lions.texas. hold_em@verizon.net.

Send your registration donations to Montclair Lions Club, P.O. Box 246, Dumfries, VA 22026, or contact any one of the Montclair Lions for tickets.

-- Staff reports