Veterans Day Parade, VIN Etching and Running (Almost) Naked

Veterans Honored. The Greater Manassas Veterans Day Parade returns this weekend, with a special recognition to the veterans of the Persian Gulf War. Participants include local police departments, the Osbourn High Marching Band, various American Legion posts and other veteran and JROTC organizations. Free. 11 a.m. Saturday. The parade route includes Prescott Avenue beginning at Quarry Road and along Center Street in downtown Manassas.

Rolling With the Homies. The Backwoods Rollers are taking on the Vineyard Vixens in a rough-and-tough roller derby match going down Saturday at the Dulles Sportsplex in Sterling. Both teams are part of the NOVA Roller Derby league which is in its second season. The Vineyard Vixens are looking to keep their undefeated record in tack while rollers are looking to trip them up on the track to victory. Tickets are $10 in advance online and $12 at the door. Doors open at 4:30 and the first whistle is at 5:30 p.m. 

VIN etching event. Prince William County and Manassas City police departments along with the Virginia State Police HEAT program will host an VIN etching event from 10 to 2 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Sears at the Manassas Mall on Sudley Road. At the event, technicians will use lasers to etch the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) into all its windows to deter theft.

 Police had originally planned to conduct VIN etching in October, but bad weather forced the event to be postponed.  For weather-related cancelation information, call 703-257-8000 or visit the Manassas City Police Department on Facebook. 

Picture People. Photographers travel to Northern Virginia this weekend for the Nature Visions Photo Expo. The event includes classes and seminars organized by area photography clubs. An exhibit hall will have more than 300 images for sale. Admission to the expo floor Saturday and Sunday is free, along with access to two juried photo galleries. Register online. 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.

Art Collection Steals. Bring your cash, but you might not need that credit card. Items for sale in the 100 Under 200 show at the McGuireWoods Gallery include pieces from 100 artists that are all under $200. New items will be rotated in weekly from Saturday thru Jan. 5. Visit the gallery as part of the 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Free. 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.

Pop Rocks. Currently enjoying Top 40 success with “Still Into You,” Paramore will be offering more of its college-friendly sound at George Mason University, with help from Metric and Hellogoodbye. From $29.50. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.