Grab and Go: July 18

It’s going to be a hot one in Northern Virginia this week, so escape the heat with a program at nearby library or, embrace it and check out all of the events going on around Manassas for the 150th anniversary.

• Head over to the Central Community Library and pick up July’s monthly mind bender contest form and complete it with the whole family.  This month’s topic is “Amazing Tales Around the World.” You could win a new book if you submit your correct answers! The contest ends on July 30.

• Find some treats at the Manassas Farmers’ Market in Old Town Manassas on Thursday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Enjoy a movie based on a book at Central Community Library on Friday at 10:30 a.m.

• Find some treasures at the Lake Jackson Lions Flea Market on July Wednesda through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Make a “Starry Starry Night” Craft at Bull Run Regional Library on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

• Watch the Civil War Baseball Tournament at Jennie Dean Elementary School on Thursday at 11:15 a.m., Friday at 8 a.m., and Saturday at 8 a.m.

• Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Bull Run at the Commemorative Event at the Manassas National Battlefield Park on Thursday at 9:15 a.m.

• Enjoy the National Jubilee of Peace at the Manassas Old Courthouse on Friday from 4-6 p.m.

• Enjoy the Manassas Civil War Military Parade through Manassas on Friday starting at 10 a.m.

• Attend the Manassas Blue and Gray Ball at Harris Pavilion on July Saturday from 6-11 p.m.

• Check out the Sesquicentennial Tableau Fashion Show at Jennie Dean Elementary School in Manassas on Saturday.

• Learn about Stonewall Jackson, the First Brigade, and the Creation of Legend at the History at Sunset event at Manassas Battlefield Park on July 23 from 7-8:30 p.m.