Grab and Go: Aug. 2 Edition

 It’s going to be another hot one, so be sure to keep cool with plenty of water. Don’t forget to slab on the sunscreen if you plan on being outside this week!

• Join your neighbors and the entire Manassas Park Police force tonight for National Night Out at Signal Hill Park. As the name implies, it's a nationwide event held annually to send criminals a message that cities, towns and neighborhoods are united against crime. Event is from 5 to 9 p.m. and free food and drink will be on hand. 

• Head over to the Central Community Library and pick up August’s monthly mind bender contest form and complete it with the whole family.  This month’s topic is “Fun at the Beach.” You could win a new book if you submit your correct answers! The contest ends on Aug. 31.

• Enjoy a performance by Zak Morgan at Bull Run Regional Library on Aug. 3 at 10:30 a.m. and Central Community Library on Aug. 3 at 3 p.m.

• Make a craft and have fun with the “Onomatopoeia Orchestra” theme of the Together at Twilight event at Bull Run Regional Library on Aug. 3 at 7 p.m.

• Find some treats at the Manassas Farmers’ Market in Old Town Manassas on Aug. 3 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Aug. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Buy some books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale at Bull Run Regional Library on Aug. 5 and 6 at 10 a.m.

• If you have an athletic family, consider the Summer Super Sprint Triathlon at Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center on Aug. 7 at 7:15 a.m.