Neighborhood news: Celebrate Haymarket Day on Sept. 19

Come celebrate "Haymarket Keeps Moving" at Haymarket Day 2009 on Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature special music by the United States Navy Band, the Commodores. They will perform from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on the main stage at the Harrover property.

Get the kids to sleep well that night after they spend the day bouncing, riding and jumping on the amusements. Enjoy a trolley ride and a parade. Start your holiday shopping by supporting a wide variety of crafters and vendors. Eat delicious food and have fun, all while celebrating Haymarket.

E-mail Haymarketday2009@

townofhaymarket.org for questions or information regarding the event.

New meet-up for Black Networkers on Sept. 17

Prince William County Black Networkers announces BNI Visitor Day to be held Sept. 17 from 8:15 to 10 a.m. at Piedmont Country Club, 14675 Piedmont Vista Drive, Haymarket.

BNI is a national networking organization with a Gainesville chapter. The purpose of the group is to expand sales teams, pass referrals and generate more income for businesses.

The Gainesville chapter has about 20 members. More than 75 people attended the group's most recent visitor day.

BNI is seeking those who work in the following industries: banking, landscaping, HVAC, auto sales, auto repair, bookkeeping, home security, law, retail, travel and others.

Visitors will have the opportunity to network, give a 45-second presentation and to hand out business cards or fliers. Breakfast is included.

RSVP required with Summer Meyers at 703-369-4127 or sum_mey@hotmail.com.

Learn more about the Prince William County Black Networkers at

http://blackbiz.meetup.com/381/calendar/11270028/

Local artist to hold

exhibit in Gainesville

Techno-impressionist Tony Karp will exhibit his work in an event entitled "ART to ZED'S" at Zed's Bistro & Wine Bar in Gainesville.

Come meet the artist and see the latest in computerized craftsmanship. Preview the exhibit at

haymarketart.com.

The event will be held Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP to marilynkarp@gmail.com.

Zed's Bistro & Wine Bar is located at 6850 Piedmont Center Plaza, Building C, Gainesville.

Fort Hunt in search of 1980 alums from western PWC

Caling all former Federals: Fort Hunt High School's class of 1980 is planning its 30th reunion, and wants as many alums as they can find to join the fun.

Plans are under way for a reunion weekend to be held in July 2010.

Visit the Web site, www.fhhs80.com, to register and stay connected. Or e-mail fhhsclassof80@yahoo.com.

Moscatello-Hartungs celebrate birthdays in September

Happy birthday to Lisa Moscatello-Hartung of Carterwood in Gainesville. Lisa, whose birthday is Sept. 4, cele-brated with her friends, who gave her a girls-night-out party.

Lisa's son, Joseph Hartung, also celebrated a birthday -- his 6th -- on Sept. 8, the first day of school. Joey is in the first grade at Gravely Elementary.

Best wishes to both of them.

Katherine Gotthardt reports your neighborhood news from the Gainesville and Haymarket area every Wednesday in the News & Messenger. If you have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA's activities, please send it to Katherine at kgotthardt@comcast.net.