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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Salutes Military with "Waves of Honor" Program Program Provides Free Admission for Military Members and as many as Three Direct Dependents to SeaWorld®, Busch ...

The Home Educators Association of Virginia convention, that is. The HEAV convention is happening June 6-8. There are incredible keynote speakers, programs for the kids, cartooning camp, a graduation ceremony, ...

... country. The program includes a historical walking tour to view the thousands of lighted candles. Each honors one of the soldiers buried in the cemetery, situated atop the battlefield landmark known during ...

... sure you pick up our May – September Activity guide for more children's activities, nature programs, sports, fitness & dance, trips and adult special interest classes. It is available at the Dorothy ...

... fishermen will need to purchase a NC fishing license which is available online at Explore Geocaching GPS enabled devices such as your smartphone are programmed to track down a box or ...

Area non-profit offers programs to women to get back on their feet Part One By Stephanie Foster Forty percent of American heads of household are women with challenging life situations — divorce, ...

... program of The Community Foundation. Through YIP's 22-week annual program, 42 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors lead and operate a significant grantmaking effort that assists local nonprofits, ...

... the Family Advocacy Program hosted the "How Do Children Spell Love?" workshop April 11 for military families aboard Quantico. Karen Charney, a Marine spouse and mother of two teenage boys was the featured ...

... of Autism that will take effect in 2013. Some families fear that a new definition may mean that children are no longer eligible for special services and programs. However, many experts argue that a change ...

... the way, the program has earned the prestigious Public Awareness of Trees award from the Arbor Day Foundation and also received an award from the Virginia Association of Science Teachers. In January, ...

... form of autism, meaning that "Aspergians" are relatively well-equipped to live, play, work, attend school, and learn self-care once proper and personally-tailored therapies and programs have been implemented. ...

... Parents (RACCAP) provide services that support our resident community. 1. Healthy Families Virginia. A program offered in 33 communities across the state that connects parents of newborns with a variety ...

... have the flexibility to go to another location, camps can be a good way to stay there longer and explore without the kids getting bored. A quick Internet search can reveal good camp programs in the area ...

... way that the Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg assists our servicemen and servicewomen overseas is through the Coupon Program. Our overseas military bases allow its Troops, Sailors, Marines, Airmen (and ...

Easter Egg Hunts for Preschoolers at Kenmore. March 11 - March 28. These one-hour programs for groups of 10 or more offer a story in the Kenmore dining room, crafts in the Kenmore basement, and an Easter ...

... and fitness program that fits their busy lifestyle." Since its inception, the total contributions to local food banks from the annual Curves Food Drive exceed 75,000,000 pounds of food, according ...

... this goal and still being a full time father. To be honest I am no programmer and I'm teaching myself as I go along, but every hurdle crossed provides a huge sense of accomplishment and self-worth. Success, ...

Mark your calendars! Friday March 1st is the National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day. Read Across America is an annual reading awareness and motivation program that ...

... or 804-726-3025. To "Volunteer to Cheer," visit www.volunteer2cheer.com and sign up today! # # # Special Olympics Virginia is an accredited state program of Special Olympics Incorporated. Special Olympics ...

... Give a little help. Make a game of it -- we're robots programmed to put everything in its proper place." "Vacuums don't clean houses. People clean houses." ~ Everybody Loves Raymond Organize. It is ...

... envelope program just for children. Help your children set-up a lemonade stand or hold a bake sale for charity and see those quarters add-up as tangible donations. Collect Donations – hold a non-perishable ...

Even though it is still a little cold outside, Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Department has plenty of activities to keep the kids occupied at this time of year! Check out these nature programs that ...

... the way that they prepare by studying daily, seeking out tutoring, or enrolling in an SAT prep program. In my next blog, I'll address how the test is scored and share some valuable strategies for successful ...

... Program is made possible by generous individuals and families who want to assist our area young people by advancing education," said Lisa Biever, Program Officer. Each scholarship has different award ...

... met, but through postings on mutual friends’ Facebook pages, I’ve witnessed his unwavering advocacy for military families, especially those in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). He has spoken ...

... visits, help with finding jobs, and mentoring. We have gone as far as to serve as father to brides, groomsmen and grandparents for their kids. A lot of the kids who have gone through the program have now ...

... hosts in the nation, along with community involvement, local news and public affairs programming, we will better serve our listeners, our local businesses and our community." Ten year WFVA veteran, Ted ...

... over the Atlantic Ocean, and who disappeared trying to circumnavigate the globe. Her award is the third highest in the CAP program. Approximately 5% of cadets nation-wide have received it since its creation ...

... Family Program since 2011. The Fresh Air Fund is an independent, not-for-profit agency that has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities ...

... Project (YIP) in the 2012 grant cycle. YIP is an eight year old program that teaches philanthropy to high school students. YIP was founded on a national model and is the first program of its type in ...

... creating independent learners. We aspire for each of our students to develop these traits through our rigorous academic program and rich co-curricular activities. Through hands-on experiences in the classroom ...

... Stroller Strides (have to plug one of our bloggers!). Fitness program for moms & babies; also offers a play group. http://www.meetup.com/Stroller-Strides-of-Fredericksburg/ Stafford Parks & ...

The Individualized Education Program, called the IEP, provides individual support to students with special needs to obtain their education goals. This includes students with learning disabilities, as well ...

... are placed in programs appropriate for their level of development. Programs may vary center to center. According to Terrie Green, Assistant Director at Minnieland Academy at Central Park, studies show ...

... any part of this "better?" My mind still cannot even begin to fathom the pain those families and community must be feeling. My answer came a few days later. Several articles featuring a program called, ...

... Virginia * Sensory integration experience, or desire to learn • 1-2 years experience working pediatrics, can include Fieldwork • Able to manage an OT program • Responsible for evaluating, planning and ...

Tis' the season to be jolly and have lots of fun with the family. This holiday season I hope each of you will share some memories with your kids and participate in one of our upcoming programs or events. ...

... GameAisle (www.thegameaisle.com). ■ DVDs – Ranny Levy is founder and president of the Coalition for Quality Children’s Media. The Coalition’s KIDS FIRST! initiative reviews and evaluates children’s programming, ...

... excited about the opportunity to work with the community to identify our early childhood needs and help to inform future early childhood education policy and program funding. ...

... and were more successful at keeping it off. Of course, it is also the most invasive and dangerous of the three. THE HEALTHCARE DANCE Getting accepted into the surgical program isn't easy. There was ...

... "I'm very pleased that we were able to conclude our tenth year of organizing Stevie Awards programs with a very successful Women in Business event," said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the ...

... NOT ready for Christmas yet. Not even Thanksgiving. This weekend is Veterans Day. Looking for some ideas how to honor those who serve(d)? Arlington Cemetery's National Veterans Day Observance Program ...

... plus so much more! · Events such as quarterly public sales, playdates and trial programs plus discounts from local businesses, even Mom's night outs! And there's more! All this, ...

... Christmas at Mt. Vernon. Nov 23 - Jan 6. This special daytime program is offered through January. Themed decorations (including 12 Christmas trees), historical chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th-century ...

... tax preparers and greeters for our free tax-filing program with sites in the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford. Lastly, you can act as an advocate ...

... however, when it comes to placement. Marsh-Carter hopes that her program will change that. "[The challenge is] that the older the child becomes, the more difficult the recruitment. We have a greater ...

... music CD, and a free app. There is also an in school educational program multi-media classroom resource kit called Captain McFinn S.H.A.R.K (Students Help Achieve Respect and Kindness) Patrol for educators. ...

... For more information about the Museum or additional programming details, please contact the Museum at 540-371-3037, or visit www.famcc.org. The mission of the Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural ...

... Mall Tour with Special Guest Stedman Graham. The day long event will consist of an exciting series of events and programs to help you and your loved ones Be The Best You Can Be. Identity - Your Passport ...

... our programs. Offering fast track programs! http://www.careertrainingsolutions.edu ...

Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs - Spotsylvania Spotsylvania County: Christ Church Spotsylvania 8951 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by ...

Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs - Fredericksburg Fredericksburg (en español) at Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Drive, or Hazel Hill Community Center – 100 Princess ...

... decorating, refreshments, petting zoo, face painting and more. For ages 2-12. Cost is $1.00 per game and benefits Mountain View High School Cosmetology Program. ...

... stay-at-home mothers. The chapter offers playgroups for children and special programs for mothers, including book club, sewing club, coffee talk, and lecture series. The members also perform service projects ...

... of our Student Stream Team, a program designed to teach local area high schoolers about the importance of riparian buffers and hazards of erosion to the health of our River. Please be prepared to get ...

... soils to unearth evidence for the homes and work areas for the domestic slaves. For more information, visit montpelier.org/archaeologyprograms, call (540) 672-2728 x160, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . ...

Black History Month program Spotsylvania County and the John J. Wright Museum will host a Black History Month program on Feb. 5, at the John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Center. A program on a student ...

... stay-at-home mothers. The chapter offers playgroups for children and special programs for mothers, including book club, sewing club, coffee talk, and lecture series. The members also perform service projects ...

... to attend is $7/non-member, $5.50/member. Active Museum volunteers are free. For more information on this event, or for additional programming information, please either contact the Museum at 540-371-3037 ...

... our programming through the development of partnerships with area artists. INFORMATION: Be sure to secure your place in Market Square when Art Comes Alive! on Saturday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. For ...

Commonwealth Governor's School Information Tour Information Tours are open to all area middle school students and parents to gain insight into the Commonwealth Governor's School (CGS) program. Tours will ...

Preschool Palette Preschool Palette @ Gari Melcher's Home and Studio is a new early childhood program especially for children ages 3-5. The workshop introduces art and art museums to young children through ...

Chatham Christmas Program Sip cider, listen to holiday music, take a scavenger hunt, and have your kids meet a Civil War-era Santa Claus all at this beautiful colonial plantation house. FREE http://www.nps.gov/frsp ...

... program at Beth Sholom on Sunday, December 5 from 9:30-11:30.a.m. "Proud to be Be" is a program to teach parents how to be best advocates for their students when addressing diversity issues in either ...

Fredericksburg Area Military Appreciation Day The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program for Health Planning Region I is hosting the first annual Fredericksburg Area Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, ...

Craft Show benefitting Program for Teen Parents YoungLives, a branch of the ministry of Young Life that mentors and supports teen moms in our community, is hosting a craft fair to benefit the Program for ...

... of the program will be led by Melissa Csikari, Brownie-level Girl Scout volunteer with Troop 263. Csikari is a certified secondary science teacher in the state of Virginia. She is currently employed ...

Out of the Darkness Community Walk Walk to raise money for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives www.outofthedarkness.org ...

Earthmates Workshop This exciting new program is designed to allow participants to explore Nature at George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm. This is the place where Washington developed his love ...

... games, listen to a group, and check out all of the different booths, demonstrations, exhibits and vendors. LOTS of activities for Youth, including the Trailblazer Adventure program! Opening Ceremony at ...

... educate the public about child abuse and neglect. RACCAP is the proud sponsor of the "Circle of Parents" parent support group program. RACCAP (540)785-6217 Fawn Lake Country Club ...

... at Aquia Landing Park at 7 p.m. for this 90-minute program. Lawn chairs are recommended. FREE Aquia Landing Park Stafford, VA 22554 ...

Bridge to Books Volunteer Reading Program Read alouds, literacy activities for children. Volunteer readers, book bag sewers and donated books and craft supplies greatly needed. Stephanie at 207-8108. Thurman ...

Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs - Stafford and Caroline Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. www.raccap.org Regester Chapel United Methodist, 85 Bells Hill ...

Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs - Spotsylvania Wawa Salem Spotsylvania Circle of Parents support group is located at Salem Baptist Church, 4044 Plank Rd. Free Pizza and kid's activities, ...

... Board to children in attendance. The children will learn how to create their own Dream Board while parents attend the program. Fredericksburg Parent & Family Magazine is proud to co-sponsor this lecture ...

Operafest The University of Mary Washington will host its 12th annual Operafest on Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Woodard Campus Center, the Great Hall. The program is open to the ...

... Mary Walker, Walt Whitman, and the bombardment of Fredericksburg. All programs are free. For complete list of events and their times, see the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County National Military Park ...

... Youth Harp Ensemble has already accepted invitations to perform in 2011 at the Kennedy Center and the American Harp Society’s National Summer Harp Institute. HARPS – AYHE offers music programs and performance ...

... The next training program begins Wednesday, June 23, and continues weekly through Wednesday, August 18. All training sessions will be 6-9 p.m. at the regional center, located at 305 Charlotte Street in ...

... and band will present a program of patriotic music specially selected by artistic director Barbara Perry to honor America's birthday. The concert is presented at Colonial Forge High School. Admission is ...

CRAFT FAIR TO BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR TEEN PARENTS Fredericksburg, Virginia – YoungLives, a branch of the ministry of Young Life that mentors and supports teen moms in our community, is hosting a craft fair ...

... to 2:00 p.m. During the 25th Annual Mayfest Celebration on Saturday, May 7, 2011, plants will be on sale from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Through the horticulture therapy program, RAAI participants grow more ...

... show. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Rappahannocks' river protection and education programs. For more info check out http://www.ukulelebybicycle.blogspot.com/ ...

Stroller Strides of Fredericksburg For moms and their babies (or any "stroller age" child--kids need to be able to be in their stroller for about one hour). This is a total fitness program that moms can ...

... Lake, archery, swimming, nature programs and nature crafts. After a hot dog dinner, there will be a night hike, followed by a campfire with s'mores making. Campers should bring their own camping equipment ...

Fredericksburg Academy Kindergarten Play Day Discover Fredericksburg Academy's incredible kindergarten program! Rising kindergartners and their parents are invited. Families must pre-register by calling ...

... St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg For more information, contact Todd Schwartz, Publicity Coordinator of St. George's Music Programs at 571-314-2701 or via email at ...

... Greyhound Health & Wellness Program (GHWP). This year we are honored to be joined by two nationally recognized speakers, Sheryl Matthys and Victoria Stilwell. Our guest of honor speaker will be the founder ...

Flutter Fest - Fredericksburg Visit the Bug Box in celebrating Earth Day and butterflies! There will be children's nature crafts, hissing cockroach races, education programs, Worms N Dirt, Bug juice and ...

... design. This workshop is a fun and fast paced day that involves both individual creativity and team work! Participants provide own t-shirts. For 3rd Grade and up! This program has been organized by ...

Stroller Strides of Fredericksburg Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise ...

... through out the day * The 540 Boyz Trick Riding Team * Blackhawk landing * Many Military Displays * Children's Obstacle Course * Bike Show * Patriotic Program For more info please visit http://www.somegaveall.org/ ...

... Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist program. Meet outside the Museum Shop at 2:00pm. Tours will take place in rain, snow or shine. No reservations are necessary. http://www.garimelchers.org ...