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All area codes are 540 unless otherwise noted Central Rappahannock Regional Library - See our Library Page.
Sampling of local Parks and Rec activities: Stafford
Parks and Recreation. (reggie.stafford.va.us,
540-658-4871)
Fredericksburg
Parks and Recreation (www.fredericksburgva.gov,
540-372-1086)
Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation (www.spotsylvania.va.us,
540-507-7529)
Weekly
Events and Activities Sundays Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30 - 8:00pm at Regester Chapel United Methodist, 85 Bells Hill Rd, Stafford (starts 9/8). www.raccap.org. Juvenile Diabetes Support Group 6:45-8 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays. Lana King - 741-2210 or 741-2217. 5008 South Point Pkwy, Massaponax MOPS of Chancellor Baptist (Mothers of Preschoolers). 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. MOPS of Chancellor Baptist (Mother’s of Preschoolers) welcomes ALL moms pregnant up to kindergarten aged children. We will meet from 9:15 - 11:15 A.M. at Chancellor Baptist Church, 11324 Gordon Rd. Call Michele 972-1772 for info. Postpartum Depression Group. Tuesdays, 11am-12pm. Group meets to discuss issues with recovering from PPD. Mothers and Children welcome. For more information contact ppd_fred@hotmail.com or Michelle Clemovich 703-300-1436. Moms and Babies. For Mothers with babies, big brother or sister welcome too (may want to bring snacks & toys for older child). Meet other Moms, share experiences, check baby's weight, and ask questions to RN. No registration, no fee. New location at Christ Lutheran Church, 1300 Augustine Avenue. From 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Orange County at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 119 Caroline St. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Every Tuesday. En español. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm Spanish Speaking at Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Drive, F'burg. www.raccap.org. Positive Parenting Class located at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne Street 6:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org MOPS of Lake of the Woods (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9:30-11:15am at Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove. Meeting: 1st/3rd Weds; Bible study: 2nd/4th Weds. For more info, please call Peggy at 972-4092 or Heather at 972-4008. Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Nurturing Parenting Class located at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2208 Lafayette Blvd. 5:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Caroline County at Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 8063 Ladysmith Rd. (starts 9/3). www.raccap.org 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 Brisben Center 7-7:45pm GXP Youth Ministries presents "WEDNESDAY NIGHT HYPE!", a weekly gathering for middle school and high school children. Today's topics are discussed from a Biblical aspect. Food, video games, indoor volleyball and basketball, a "LIVE DJ", and much more are available to present a "positive" and safe atmosphere for area youth, causing them to grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally! The cost is FREE! 7-9pm. Faith Christian Center World Outreach. 10606 Benchmark Road, F'burg (in C.M.Rock Family Ministry Center).
Mocha Moms, a support group for mothers of color (but all are welcome), meets 2nd and 4th Saturdays plus 3rd Thurs. morning of month for Roundtable Support Discussions at the Headquarters branch of the Rappahannock Regional Library.(October's meeting will be at the Snow branch library.) fredericksburgmochamoms.tripod.com. Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm at Salem Baptist Church 4044 Plank Road, F'burg. www.raccap.org Mount Ararat MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers.) 1st and 3rd Fridays. 9:30-11:45am. Mount Ararat Baptist, 65 Toluca Rd, Stafford. Jennifer Connelly 720-6733. Salem Baptist MOPS Meeting - 2nd and 4th Fridays. 9:30-11:30am Salem Baptist Church, 4044 Plank Rd, F'burg. Welcome mothers of newborns, infants, and preschoolers. 786-7320. www.salembc.com/mops.htm Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $15. Call 370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com. "Sleeping Beauty" Mocha Moms, a support group for mothers of color (but all are welcome), meets on 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month for Kids Fun Day and/or field trips; Moms Night Out once a month; plus 3rd Thurs. morning of month for Roundtable Support Discussions at the Headquarters branch of the Rappahannock Regional Library. fredericksburgmochamoms.tripod.com. Regency Family Fun Nights. Regency Park Sports now offers Family Fun Nights Saturdays 6:30-9:30pm . Fun activities and contests for the entire family. Volleyball, basketball, swimming, skills competitions, Guitar Hero, Dance Revolution tournaments and door prizes. www.regencyparksports.com. 540-786-8688 Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $15. Call 370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com. "Sleeping Beauty" Jabberwocky Book Event. 3-4:30pm - Tomie dePaola will introduce his newest book , "Brava, Strega Nona!" The beloved little witch will "pop" to life with paper engineering by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart. Jabberwocky Bookstore, 801 Caroline St Downtown F'burg 371-5684. It is store policy to allow customers who purchase a book for a signing to bring one book from home to be signed as well. To avoid disappointment, advance purchase is recommended - can order by phone. Regency Family Fun Nights. Regency Park Sports now offers Family Fun Nights Saturdays 6:30-9:30pm . Fun activities and contests for the entire family. Volleyball, basketball, swimming, skills competitions, Guitar Hero, Dance Revolution tournaments and door prizes. www.regencyparksports.com. 540-786-8688 MOMS Club of Chancellor meets on the first Monday of every month at Tabernacle United Methodist Church on Old Plank Road from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The MOMS Club of Chancellor, covering the western half of Spotsylvania County, is a local chapter of an international non-profit organization that supports 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 several times a year that benefit children and their families. Most events are held during weekdays, when S.A.H.M. need us most, and mothers are always encouraged to bring their children. For more information, contact Mariah Beachboard at (540)446-5504 or e-mail at chancellorvamomsclub@gmail.com. Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30 - 8:00pm at Regester Chapel United Methodist, 85 Bells Hill Rd, Stafford, or King George Church of God, 8095 Kings Highway. www.raccap.org Juvenile Diabetes Support Group 6:45-8 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays. Lana King - 741-2210 or 741-2217. 5008 South Point Pkwy, Massaponax 4 November - Tuesday - Don't forget to vote today! La Leche League Orange - 1st Tuesdays. 10:30 am. Wilderness Branch Library off of Rt. 20. Contacts Sarah 540-854-0471 or Jen 540-972-8551. Moms and Babies. For Mothers with babies, big brother or sister welcome too (may want to bring snacks & toys for older child). Meet other Moms, share experiences, check baby's weight, and ask questions to RN. No registration, no fee. New location at Christ Lutheran Church, 1300 Augustine Avenue. From 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Meets on Tuesdays. Postpartum Depression Group. Tuesdays, 11am-12pm. Group meets to discuss issues with recovering from PPD. Mothers and Children welcome. For more information contact ppd_fred@hotmail.com or Michelle Clemovich 703-300-1436. Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Orange County at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 119 Caroline St. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Every Tuesday. En español. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm Spanish Speaking at Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Drive, F'burg. www.raccap.org. Positive Parenting Class located at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne Street 6:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org MOPS of Lake of the Woods (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9:30-11:15am at Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove. Meeting: 1st/3rd Weds; Bible study: 2nd/4th Weds. For more info, please call Peggy at 972-4092 or Heather at 972-4008. Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Nurturing Parenting Class located at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2208 Lafayette Blvd. 5:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Caroline County at Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 8063 Ladysmith Rd. (starts 9/3). www.raccap.org 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 Brisben Center 7-7:45pm GXP Youth Ministries presents "WEDNESDAY NIGHT HYPE!", a weekly gathering for middle school and high school children. Today's topics are discussed from a Biblical aspect. Food, video games, indoor volleyball and basketball, a "LIVE DJ", and much more are available to present a "positive" and safe atmosphere for area youth, causing them to grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally! The cost is FREE! 7-9pm. Faith Christian Center World Outreach. 10606 Benchmark Road, F'burg (in C.M.Rock Family Ministry Center). F'burg Area Mothers of Multiples Club. Meets 1st Wed. of each month. Mary Washington Hospital. 7pm. Stacey Broughton. 804-448-9738, Broughtons4@comcast.net La Leche League Stafford/Quantico. 1st Thursday. 10am. Porter Library. 1st Thursday. 10am. Porter Library. We offer free mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information to moms and families. Pregnant, nursing moms, and their babies and toddlers are welcome at our free meetings and are encouraged to join us as members. For directions or breastfeeding info, please contact: Sarah B. 540.361.4749, lllstaffordquantico@gmail.com. http://www.lllvawv.org/piedmont.html. Community Forum: A Call to Community Action. Childhood Wellness and Obesity Reduction. 1:00 p.m. Discuss Current Efforts to Address the Issue. Identify Collaboration Possibilities. •Explore “What's Next, Where Do We Go from Here? Develop a Community Action Plan. Keynote Speaker: Marilyn Tavenner, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia. Spotsylvania County Schools Administrative Services. 8020 River Stone Dr. • Fredericksburg, VA 2240. Call 540-741-2112. Download more info here. Gingerbread House Workshops at Ferry Farm. Register early! If you would like to enter this year's Gingerbread House contest but have never made a gingerbread house before, join us at one of these workshops where you'll have fun while learning the secrets of building a successful entry. Cost is $10 per adult. $15 for one adult and up to 2 children. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.Space is limited, so reserve early! Call Vickie Hayes at (540) 370-0732 x24.
Mount Ararat MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers.) 1st and 3rd Fridays. 9:30-11:45am. Mount Ararat Baptist, 65 Toluca Rd, Stafford. Jennifer Connelly 720-6733. Parent Survival Night at The Little Gym of Fredericksburg. 4272 Plank Road, F'burg, 22407. (540) 785-0007. Kids ages 3-12 can have a blast playing games, exploring the gym, and making a craft under the watchful eyes of The Little Gym staff, while parents can go out for an evening kid free. Open to members and non-members. Reservations required, as spaces are limited. Call toll free 1-888-997-KIDS or 785-0007 to reserve a spot. $ Concert by UMW's Encore Show Choir. 7:30pm. Free. Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, UMW. Old Town Fredericksburg Downtown Holiday Open House Weekend. Festive holiday decorations, music and refreshments for the kick off to the holiday season. Fall Birding Hike. University of Mary Washington Biology Professor Dr. Joella Killian will lead this interpretive hike along the river and up the Rappahannock Canal path. Bring binoculars for better viewing of numerous birds along the way. 9am -12pm. $5 indiv./$10 family. Rain or Shine. (540) 373-3448 or info@riverfriends.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rappahannock. Fredericksburg Craft Show. National Guard Armory. 10am-3pm. Juried show. Mocha Moms, a support group for mothers of color (but all are welcome), meets on 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month for Kids Fun Day and/or field trips; Moms Night Out once a month; plus 3rd Thurs. morning of month for Roundtable Support Discussions at the Headquarters branch of the Rappahannock Regional Library. fredericksburgmochamoms.tripod.com. Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Gingerbread House Workshops at Ferry Farm. Register early! If you would like to enter this year's Gingerbread House contest but have never made a gingerbread house before, join us at one of these workshops where you'll have fun while learning the secrets of building a successful entry. Cost is $10 per adult. $15 for one adult and up to 2 children. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.Space is limited, so reserve early! Call Vickie Hayes at (540) 370-0732 x24. Discovery Days at UMW. Tours, classes and information for high school students and their parents about the campus experience; Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall; 10:30 a.m.; free; online registration at www.umw.edu/admissions/visit, (800) 468-5614. Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $15. Call 370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com. "Sleeping Beauty" Regency Family Fun Nights. Regency Park Sports now offers Family Fun Nights Saturdays 6:30-9:30pm . Fun activities and contests for the entire family. Volleyball, basketball, swimming, skills competitions, Guitar Hero, Dance Revolution tournaments and door prizes. www.regencyparksports.com. 540-786-8688 DATE CHANGE! Concert by UMW's Encore Show Choir. 7:30pm. Free. Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, UMW.
Old Town Fredericksburg Downtown Holiday Open House Weekend. Festive holiday decorations, music and refreshments for the kick off to the holiday season. Mother's Mart. Dorothy Hart Comm. Ctr. Pick up "new" clothes and toys for your kids or clean out your closets and sell what you have! Registration begins in October. Call 372-1086. Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30 - 8:00pm at Regester Chapel United Methodist, 85 Bells Hill Rd, Stafford (starts 9/8). www.raccap.org.
MOMS Club of Spotsylvania-Central holds a membership meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at C. Melvin Snow Memorial Branch Library from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Email spotsymomsclub@gmail.com. Visit online atwww.spotsymomsclub.org. Contact Andi Gabor at 540-548-3439. The MOMS Club of Spotsylvania-Central is a local chapter of an international non-profit organization that supports stay-at-home mothers. The chapter offers playgroups for children and special programs for mothers, including book clubs and meet me at a local hot spot playdates. The members also perform service projects several times a year, including Project Linus which is kicking off this fall. Most events are held during weekdays, and mothers are always encouraged to bring their children. Moms and Babies. For Mothers with babies, big brother or sister welcome too (may want to bring snacks & toys for older child). Meet other Moms, share experiences, check baby's weight, and ask questions to RN. No registration, no fee. New location at Christ Lutheran Church, 1300 Augustine Avenue. From 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Meets on Tuesdays. Weightloss educational forum. 10am-noon OR 7-9pm. Seminar for those interested in weightloss surgery.Hear the surgeon, dietician and bariatric coordinator speak about the before, during and after's of surgery. Mary Washington Hospital Learning Ctr. 540-899-1340. www.gettheweightoff.net Postpartum Depression Group. Tuesdays, 11am-12pm. Group meets to discuss issues with recovering from PPD. Mothers and Children welcome. For more information contact ppd_fred@hotmail.com or Michelle Clemovich 703-300-1436. Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Orange County at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 119 Caroline St. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Every Tuesday. En español. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm Spanish Speaking at Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Drive, F'burg. www.raccap.org. Positive Parenting Class located at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne Street 6:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org La Leche League, King George meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00am. They have other social gatherings during the month and also get together at the Coffee Shop in Colonial Beach one Thursday evening a month. For more info call Stephanie Hein at 804 224-2625 or Gina Rivers at 540-775-0194. MOMS
Club of Stafford, East. Meets as a group every second
Wednesday at varying locations. For safety's sake, there
is no public listing of meetings. If you are interested,
email eaststaffordmoms@yahoo.com.
Phyllis Jask is the president. MOPS of Lake of the Woods (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9:30-11:15am at Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove. Meeting: 1st/3rd Weds; Bible study: 2nd/4th Weds. For more info, please call Peggy at 972-4092 or Heather at 972-4008. Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Nurturing Parenting Class located at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2208 Lafayette Blvd. 5:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Caroline County at Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 8063 Ladysmith Rd. (starts 9/3). www.raccap.org 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 Brisben Center 7-7:45pm GXP Youth Ministries presents "WEDNESDAY NIGHT HYPE!", a weekly gathering for middle school and high school children. Today's topics are discussed from a Biblical aspect. Food, video games, indoor volleyball and basketball, a "LIVE DJ", and much more are available to present a "positive" and safe atmosphere for area youth, causing them to grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally! The cost is FREE! 7-9pm. Faith Christian Center World Outreach. 10606 Benchmark Road, F'burg (in C.M.Rock Family Ministry Center). The Autism Support Group of Fredericksburg. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the disAbility Resource Center at 409 Progress Street, F'burg. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month. For more information please call Nancy Masannat (540)371-2594 or Brenda Wickard (540)373-2559 or Jill Austin (571)236-1113. Regular evening meeting 2nd Fri of the month. Please visit www.autismsgfred.info for more information. Salem Baptist MOPS Meeting - 2nd and 4th Fridays. 9:30-11:30am Salem Baptist Church, 4044 Plank Rd, F'burg. Welcome mothers of newborns, infants, and preschoolers. 786-7320. www.salembc.com/mops.htm The Autism Support Group of Fredericksburg. Second Friday evening of each month. Please note the new location for evening meetings. We can now offer child care for parents attending ASGF meetings. You will find us at Fairview at River Club, 10835 Tidewater Trail, on Route 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please RSVP one week prior to meeting if you need child care. For more information please contact Nancy Masannat (540) 840-6034 or visit www.autismsgfred.info
Bright Beginnings Craft Fair. 9am-2pm. Massoponax High School, 8201 Jeff Davis Hwy. Free. Bright Beginnings is a ministry for teen parents through Salem Fields Community Church. The craft fair will benefit the Program for Teen Parents, a program of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB). All proceeds from the purchase of vendor spaces benefit the Childcare Assistance Fund, which enables teen parents to finish high school by supplementing the cost of daycare. Last year, 21 students benefited from the Childcare Assistance Fund. According to Parent Educator, Joan Gillis, “Supporting the Childcare Assistance Fund is a great cause. We’re trying to give our parenting teenagers every opportunity to finish high school and to become great parents.” For more than 15 years, the Program for Teen Parents has provided school and home-based education and support for pregnant and parenting teenagers in Spotsylvania County. Their mission is to facilitate healthier pregnancies, healthier babies, and nurturing relationships between parent and child. The program assists teens prior to the birth of their child and offers continued support until the child is three years old. Parent Educators offer educational groups, infant massage classes, and Lamaze classes. There is no charge for the programs. A total of 121 teen parents from Spotsylvania County benefited from the Program for Teen Parents in fiscal year 2008 (July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008). For craft fair registration information, or to learn more, visit www.racsb.state.va.us. Or, contact Joan Gillis (540-582-3980 or jgillis@racsb.state.va.us) or Karey Spears (540-846-6490 or bbcraftshow@yahoo.com). Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $15. Call 370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com. "Sleeping Beauty" Regency Family Fun Nights. Regency Park Sports now offers Family Fun Nights Saturdays 6:30-9:30pm . Fun activities and contests for the entire family. Volleyball, basketball, swimming, skills competitions, Guitar Hero, Dance Revolution tournaments and door prizes. www.regencyparksports.com. 540-786-8688
Concert, Youth Gospel Celebration, by community youth choirs, sponsored by the Black Student Association and the Fredericksburg Community; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium at the Univ. of Mary Washington; 3 p.m., $10; (540) 654-1044.
La Leche League Rappahannock Toddler Meeting (FREE). 10am, HQ library. Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. We offer a free monthly mother-to-mother breastfeeding support meeting that focuses on the unique needs of nursing toddlers and extended nursing. Pregnant, nursing moms, and babies and toddlers are welcome at our meetings and encouraged to join us as members. For meeting dates, directions, or breastfeeding questions, please contact Sarah B. 540.361.4749, lllrappahannocktoddler@gmail.com Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30 - 8:00pm at Regester Chapel United Methodist, 85 Bells Hill Rd, Stafford, or King George Church of God, 8095 Kings Highway. www.raccap.org Juvenile Diabetes Support Group 6:45-8 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays. Lana King - 741-2210 or 741-2217. 5008 South Point Pkwy, Massaponax MOPS of Chancellor Baptist (Mothers of Preschoolers). 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. MOPS of Chancellor Baptist (Mother’s of Preschoolers) welcomes ALL moms pregnant up to kindergarten aged children. We will meet from 9:15 - 11:15 A.M. at Chancellor Baptist Church, 11324 Gordon Rd. Call Michele 972-1772 for info. Moms and Babies. For Mothers with babies, big brother or sister welcome too (may want to bring snacks & toys for older child). Meet other Moms, share experiences, check baby's weight, and ask questions to RN. No registration, no fee. New location at Christ Lutheran Church, 1300 Augustine Avenue. From 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Meets on Tuesdays. Postpartum Depression Group. Tuesdays, 11am-12pm. Group meets to discuss issues with recovering from PPD. Mothers and Children welcome. For more information contact ppd_fred@hotmail.com or Michelle Clemovich 703-300-1436. Bariatric Support Group. 6 - 7:30pm. Mary Washington Hospital, Private Dining Rm in Cafeteria. 540-899-1340. www.gettheweightoff.net Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Orange County at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 119 Caroline St. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Every Tuesday. En español. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm Spanish Speaking at Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Drive, F'burg. www.raccap.org. Positive Parenting Class located at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne Street 6:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org TOOL Homeschool Group Parent Meeting. Bread for Life. 7-9 p.m. at Salem Fields Community Church, 11120 Gordon Road, F'burg. Want to improve your child’s focus, reduce cravings for sweets and boost your family’s overall health? Find out why making bread with fresh ground wheat is worth your investment of time and money. Enjoy samples and a demonstration of the simple process of making bread. Note: Childcare is not available at the meetings. For more information, e-mail toolhomeschool@yahoo.com. Or visit our web site www.toolhomeschool.org.
MOPS of Lake of the Woods (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9:30-11:15am at Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove. Meeting: 1st/3rd Weds; Bible study: 2nd/4th Weds. For more info, please call Peggy at 972-4092 or Heather at 972-4008. Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Nurturing Parenting Class located at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2208 Lafayette Blvd. 5:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Caroline County at Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 8063 Ladysmith Rd. (starts 9/3). www.raccap.org 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 Brisben Center 7-7:45pm GXP Youth Ministries presents "WEDNESDAY NIGHT HYPE!", a weekly gathering for middle school and high school children. Today's topics are discussed from a Biblical aspect. Food, video games, indoor volleyball and basketball, a "LIVE DJ", and much more are available to present a "positive" and safe atmosphere for area youth, causing them to grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally! The cost is FREE! 7-9pm. Faith Christian Center World Outreach. 10606 Benchmark Road, F'burg (in C.M.Rock Family Ministry Center). La Leche League (Fredericksburg) offers free breastfeeding support and information through experienced Leaders and mother-to-mother support. All pregnant and nursing mothers and children welcome. 3rd Thursdays. Both meetings at Grace Lutheran Church in Massaponax by Cracker Barrel, 4820 Southpointe Parkway. AM Meeting 10am -Brandy 540-785-5849 . PM Meeting 7pm - Danielle 540-582-6795. Mocha Moms, a support group for mothers of color (but all are welcome), meets on 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month for Kids Fun Day and/or field trips; Moms Night Out once a month; plus 3rd Thurs. morning of month for Roundtable Support Discussions at the Headquarters branch of the Rappahannock Regional Library. fredericksburgmochamoms.tripod.com. Healing Through Support - support for parents who have lost a child by miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. No registration, no fee. 4th Thur each month at 7:30pm at MW Hospital. (Changed due to Thanksgiving holiday.)
Mount Ararat MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers.) 1st and 3rd Fridays. 9:30-11:45am. Mount Ararat Baptist, 65 Toluca Rd, Stafford. Jennifer Connelly 720-6733. Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area (SBRA) invites you to learn more about their collaborative initiatives on November 21, 2008. The event will be held at the University of Mary Washington’s College of The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation has selected SBRA as the recipient of a $100,000 Getting Ready Grant to be used over a two-year period for a number of early childhood initiatives. Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area is a community partnership created to address the needs of young children (0-6) in order for them to be successful in school and later in life. Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area brings together over 40 partners from the public and private sectors to increase school readiness in our region. Rappahannock United Way is the lead organizer of the community partnership. You are invited to learn more about collaborative programs and services that support young children in our localities and across the Commonwealth. Please respond to Angie Sullivan at asullivan@rappahannockunitedway.org or (540) 373-0041 x23 by November 17 with your plans to attend. Download a flyer here.
National Family Volunteer Day. Find out more here. Merry Market - Holiday Boutique and Gift Market. The Fredericksburg Area Service League, Inc. is pleased to present our 2nd Annual Merry Market - Holiday Boutique and Gift Market. This holiday shopping event features exhibitors from Virginia and the surrounding southeastern states. Merry Market will be held on Saturday, November 22nd (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, November 23rd (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at The Jepson Alumni Center at The University of Mary Washington (1119 Hanover Street). Merry Market offers our shoppers an exceptional mix of custom jewelry, handbags, apparel, quality crafters, original artwork, and decorative accessories for the home & garden. We will also have live choral music for you enjoyment. Funds raised from Merry Market will benefit local children's charities such as FASL Books in Hand, Summer Scholars, High School Scholarships and Hospice Camp Rainbow. For vendor applications, please call 540-898-1749 or e-mail merrymarketshow@gmail.com. An application can also be downloaded from www.faserviceleague.com. Looking forward to seeing you at Merry Market!! Weightloss educational forum. 9-11am. Seminar for those interested in weightloss surgery.Hear the surgeon, dietician and bariatric coordinator speak about the before, during and after's of surgery. Mary Washington Hospital Learning Ctr. 540-899-1340. www.gettheweightoff.net Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $15. Call 370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com. "Sleeping Beauty" Regency Family Fun Nights. Regency Park Sports now offers Family Fun Nights Saturdays 6:30-9:30pm . Fun activities and contests for the entire family. Volleyball, basketball, swimming, skills competitions, Guitar Hero, Dance Revolution tournaments and door prizes. www.regencyparksports.com. 540-786-8688 The Nutcracker. Full length ballet. Performed by The Academy of Ballet at James Monroe High School, Nov 22 at 7:30 and Nov 23 at 2pm. Tickets: $15 in advance, $17 at door; available at Ukrops, Fredericksburg Visitor Center and The Academy of Ballet. 371-6781.
Merry Market - Holiday Boutique and Gift Market. The Fredericksburg Area Service League, Inc. is pleased to present our 2nd Annual Merry Market - Holiday Boutique and Gift Market. This holiday shopping event features exhibitors from Virginia and the surrounding southeastern states. Merry Market will be held on Saturday, November 22nd (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, November 23rd (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at The Jepson Alumni Center at The University of Mary Washington (1119 Hanover Street). Merry Market offers our shoppers an exceptional mix of custom jewelry, handbags, apparel, quality crafters, original artwork, and decorative accessories for the home & garden. We will also have live choral music for you enjoyment. Funds raised from Merry Market will benefit local children's charities such as FASL Books in Hand, Summer Scholars, High School Scholarships and Hospice Camp Rainbow. For vendor applications, please call 540-898-1749 or e-mail merrymarketshow@gmail.com. An application can also be downloaded from www.faserviceleague.com. Looking forward to seeing you at Merry Market!! The Nutcracker. Full length ballet. Performed by The Academy of Ballet at James Monroe High School, Nov 22 at 7:30 and Nov 23 at 2pm. Tickets: $15 in advance, $17 at door; available at Ukrops, Fredericksburg Visitor Center and The Academy of Ballet. 371-6781. Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30 - 8:00pm at Regester Chapel United Methodist, 85 Bells Hill Rd, Stafford (starts 9/8). www.raccap.org. Moms and Babies. For Mothers with babies, big brother or sister welcome too (may want to bring snacks & toys for older child). Meet other Moms, share experiences, check baby's weight, and ask questions to RN. No registration, no fee. New location at Christ Lutheran Church, 1300 Augustine Avenue. From 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Meets on Tuesdays. Postpartum Depression Group. Tuesdays, 11am-12pm. Group meets to discuss issues with recovering from PPD. Mothers and Children welcome. For more information contact ppd_fred@hotmail.com or Michelle Clemovich 703-300-1436. Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Orange County at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 119 Caroline St. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Every Tuesday. En español. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm Spanish Speaking at Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Drive, F'burg. www.raccap.org. Positive Parenting Class located at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne Street 6:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org MOPS of Lake of the Woods (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9:30-11:15am at Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove. Meeting: 1st/3rd Weds; Bible study: 2nd/4th Weds. For more info, please call Peggy at 972-4092 or Heather at 972-4008. Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Nurturing Parenting Class located at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2208 Lafayette Blvd. 5:30-8pm. Please call to register for classes. (540) 785-6217. www.raccap.org Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs. Free Pizza and kid's activities, sponsored by RACCAP 785-6217. 6:30-8:00pm in Caroline County at Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 8063 Ladysmith Rd. (starts 9/3). www.raccap.org 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 Brisben Center 7-7:45pm GXP Youth Ministries presents "WEDNESDAY NIGHT HYPE!", a weekly gathering for middle school and high school children. Today's topics are discussed from a Biblical aspect. Food, video games, indoor volleyball and basketball, a "LIVE DJ", and much more are available to present a "positive" and safe atmosphere for area youth, causing them to grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally! The cost is FREE! 7-9pm. Faith Christian Center World Outreach. 10606 Benchmark Road, F'burg (in C.M.Rock Family Ministry Center). Childbirth Forum. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall at 1115 Caroline Street (between Bodyworks and the library) F'burg. Every 4th Wednesday of the month 7-8:30pm. Contact Christy at cescher@mac.com. 373-0011.
Salem Baptist MOPS Meeting - 2nd and 4th Fridays. 9:30-11:30am Salem Baptist Church, 4044 Plank Rd, F'burg. Welcome mothers of newborns, infants, and preschoolers. 786-7320. www.salembc.com/mops.htm Children's Christmas Tree Lighting. Old Town Fredericksburg. The community gathers to sing carols with Santa Claus and light the City Christmas Tree in Hurkamp Park at the corner of Prince Edward and George Streets. 6pm.
Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location. Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $15. Call 370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com. "Sleeping Beauty" Regency Family Fun Nights. Regency Park Sports now offers Family Fun Nights Saturdays 6:30-9:30pm . Fun activities and contests for the entire family. Volleyball, basketball, swimming, skills competitions, Guitar Hero, Dance Revolution tournaments and door prizes. www.regencyparksports.com. 540-786-8688
Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont will offer free guided nature tours every last Sunday of the month. Tours will start at the Visitor Center promptly at 10 am. Members of the Central Rappahannock Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist program will lead tours of the woods and fields at Belmont. The walk will cover about one mile of trails and will touch on the historic ruins that illustrate Belmont's past. Volunteer guides will also discuss the progress of the woods from pasture land to impenetrable wilderness to the maturing woodlands seen today. Belmont's trails cover steep and rough terrain and may be muddy at times, so sturdy footwear is recommended. Tours will take place in rain, snow or shine. No reservations are necessary. For more information contact Ms. Jensen at 654-1839. 22nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at Ferry Farm! This year's theme is Historic Virginia Landmarks. Entries Accepted Nov 30 - Dec 5, 2008. Entry Fee: $5. Registration: Download the Contest Rules and Entry Form. (You can also pick up a form at Ferry Farm). Judging: Dec 6, 2008. Exhibit Open Daily: Dec 6-30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Year's Day). Exhibit Admission Fee: General Admission
Riverside Dinner Theater presents "Peter Pan." Come fly away to Never-Never-Land with the magical cast of Peter Pan. Enjoy the state-of-the-art professional theater while being charmed by the cast as they serve a fabulous dinner to your table. Th.-Sat. 6:00pm dinner, 8:00pm show; Wed. & Sun. matinees available. www.riversidedt.com
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. www.famcc.org. As part of the Museum’s expansion project, the Town Hall / Market House site will undergo minor renovations behind closed doors September 8-October 24. The Museum Shop will move across the street into the new Catherine W. Jones McKann Center, and the space the shop presently occupies will be renovated for a new phase of adaptive re-use. Other Town Hall improvements will be made during this period as well. A new temporary exhibition, Fredericksburg Then and Now, will debut when the Town Hall reopens on October 25. The exhibition will highlight the City’s changes and continuities through photographs and other images from the turn of the twentieth century and today. The Museum’s outdoor venue, Market Square, will stay active during the Town Hall’s temporary closure. The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center’s mission is to collect, interpret and present the history of the Fredericksburg region. (540)371-3037 Historic Kenmore, located at 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, Virginia, was built in 1775 by George Washingtons sister Betty and her husband, Fielding Lewis. General Admission: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 6 to 17 and anyone with a student ID; free for children under 6. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 30. For more information and directions, please call (540) 373-3381 or visit our website at www.kenmore.org George Washingtons Ferry Farm, located along the Rappahannock River in southern Stafford County, Virginia, is where George Washington grew to manhood. Programs for all ages are based on historical, archaeological, agricultural, and ecological assets at Ferry Farm. 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA. General Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 6 to 17 and anyone with a student ID; free for children under 6. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 30. For more information and directions, please call (540) 370-0732 or visit our website at www.ferryfarm.org Regency
Park Sports. www.regencyparksports.com.
540-786-8688. Fredericksburg Field House www.fredfieldhouse.com. Youth lacrosse fall ball sign ups going on now!
December 1 Holiday Choir Concert. George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, Univ. of Mary Washington; 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012. December 4 Instrument Petting Zoo. 5:30-6:30pm. Meet principal musicians of the UMW-CSO who will assist children in playing instruments. Games, balloons, and fun at Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, UMW. Free December 4, 5 Holiday Pops Concert: My Favorite Things, by UMW-Community Symphony Orchestra; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012. December 5 Christmas Open House at the Rising Sun Tavern. 6-9pm. Join us for a holiday open house featuring 18th-c. entertainment and refreshments. On this occasion the Tavern will feature the sights and sounds of Christmas. 1304 Caroline St., F'burg. Free.
December 6 Open House, A Monroe Christmas; James Monroe Museum, 908 Charles St.; 4-6 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1043. 21st Annual Fredericksburg Jaycees Christmas Parade. "Holidays Around the World." Downtown Fredericksburg. 5:30pm. A downtown Fredericksburg holiday tradition beginning at 5:30 p.m. with bands, marching units, and floats, followed by Santa and Mrs. Claus. 31st Annual Spotsylvania Christmas Parade. 2:00pm. "Sounds of the Season." Come see Santa arrive in style in the Spotsylvania Historic Courthouse District.
December 7 Candlelight Tour of the Mary Washington House. Christmas open house at the Mary Washington House will feature an evening of candlelight tours and refreshments. 4-7pm. Free. December 14 Holiday Open House; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; www.GariMelchers.org or (540) 654-1015.
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