All area codes are 540 unless otherwise noted.

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Library Programs

Central Rappahannock Regional Library - Go to www.librarypoint.org and click on programs for the full list of programs. You can also select each branch name below and it will take you directly to the list of programs for that branch.

HQ Branch: Family PC Shush-Free-Zone. Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. 9am-12pm. Need to use a computer, but worried about bothering the other patrons in the computer lab? We’ve set aside time for adults with young children to work worry free. Toys and board books will be supplied. Drop in or sign up.
Music on the Library Steps. Join your friends and neighbors at the Library's Monday Night Music on the Steps. Every Monday this summer at 7 PM local musicians will entertain and delight. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic dinner. July 7 - Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy; July 14 - Fabulous Sensations; July 21 - Homegrown String Band; July 28 - St. Georges Jazz Ensemble.
Porter: Bits and Pieces. Mon, July 7, 9:30am-4pm. Learn the basics of quilting, work on projects, and get technical assistance from experienced quilters. Grades 4-12. Sign-up begins June 1.
Tunes and Tales. Tuesday, July 8, 10:30-11am or Friday, July 11, 9:30-10am. Read a song, sing a story. Ages 2-5. Please sign up.
Snow: Morning Adventures. Saturday, July 5 and 19, 11-11:30am.Stories and fun for families of preschoolers and early elementary children. Sign-up begins June 1st. July 5: In the Good Ol’ Summertime – Relax with summer stories and a cool treat; July 19: Beautiful Butterflies - Butterfly tales and create one to take home.
Ananzi, the Spider! Wednesday, July 23, 1-1:45 PM What’s a story worth to such a trickster? Grades 1-6. Sign-up begins June 1st.
Salem Church: Mothers, Daughters, and Desserts, Tuesday, July 1, 7-8pm. A book discussion group for girls grades 4-6 and the mother figure in their lives. Meets 1st Tuesday every month. Please sign up.
Magic Tree Mondays. Mondays in July 10-10:45am. Stories, games, and a craft based on the series "The Magic Treehouse." For children K-rising 6th grade. Sign-up begins June 2 at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 785-9267.

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Parks and Rec Activities

Sampling of local Parks and Rec activities:

Stafford Parks and Recreation. (reggie.stafford.va.us, 540-658-4871)
Blue Sky Puppet Theatre: Three (not so) Little Pigs. Watch as the three (not so little) pigs give a lesson on sibling rivalry and sharing. Mrs. Pig forces her boys to venture out and join the real world. You'll be amused as you see them encounter many obstacles, including the vegetarian big bad wolf. The three pigs learn that cooperation is the key to success and that they need each other to be happy and successful. All ages; Tues., 8/5; 11 a.m.; Rowser Building.

Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation (www.fredericksburgva.gov, 540-372-1086)
StageDoor - Creative Arts Camp. The young actor will be introduced to the world of visual and performing arts through music, movement, and imagnination. Campers will explore a variety of theatrical elements which will culminate in a performance on Friday for friends and family. Res: $100, Non-res: $120. M-F 7/28-8/1. 9am-noon. 5-7 yrs. Dorothy Hart Comm. Ctr.

Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation (www.spotsylvania.va.us, 540-507-7529)
Youth Football Camp (Ages 8-13). M-Th 7/21-7/24 at Courtland HS. 5:30-8:30pm. $50/$60. M-Th 7/14-7/17 at Riverbend HS. 9am-noon $50/$60

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Weeekly Events and Activities
These events meet 2 or more times per month.
Please call ahead to double-check times and locations.

Sundays

Ni River Community Church Team Kid Outreach (TKO) 10-11:30am. Courtland HS

Mondays

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. www.raccap.org. 2nd and 4th Mondays.

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

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. 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.

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.

Wednesdays

Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location.

Spouses of Deployed Military Support Group 10am. (703) 784-2687 Joyce. Quantico Marine Base

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).

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Thursdays

"Sneak a Peak: The Museum is Growing!" Summer Workshop Series for Children. Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center. Workshops run from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Registration is required. Please call 540-371-3037. FREE. Starts June 19th - July 31st.

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

Fridays

History at Sunset 2008. History at Sunset is a series of Friday evening walking tours on the Fredericksburg area battlefields. All programs are free and begin at 7 p.m. Except for the last one, the programs are 1 1/2 hours in length. Wear good walking shoes. July 4: No program—Holiday. July 11: First Blood at Chancellorsville: A Walk on the May 1 Battlefield. Led by Historian Eric Mink. Gather at the Civil War Preservation Trust lands on Route 3 west, about 1/4 mile west of Chancellor Elementary School. July 18: Through the Streets, Into the Maelstrom: In the Footsteps of a Union Regiment. Led by Historian Frank O’Reilly. Meet at the city dock at the south end of Sophia Street in Fredericksburg. July 25: Homefolk and Heroes: A Walk through Fredericksburg’s City and Confederate Cemetery. Led by Historian Mac Wyckoff. Meet at the entrance gate to the City/Confederate Cemetery at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Amelia Street.http://www.nps.gov/frsp/has.htm

Saturdays

Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location.

Paws for Reading 10:30 - noon. Therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners are available to listen to children grades K-6 read to them. Porter Library 659-4909

Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $14 Info: Sue at 540/370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com. "Let Down Your Hair, Rapunzel"

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

Cars and Cones! Classic Car Show every Saturday night,6-10pm, at Scoops Ice Cream at Towne & Country Plaza on White Oak Road. No sign up, just show up with your car or come to see the others. 373-9494 for more details.

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1 July - Tuesday

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.

2 July - Wednesday

Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location.

Spouses of Deployed Military Support Group 10am. (703) 784-2687 Joyce. Quantico Marine Base

"Hurray for the U.S.A." Kindercook class for 3 - 6 year olds from 9:30 - 11:00 and 5:30 - 7:00 $15 must call to register. Young Chef's Academy.

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

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3 July - Thursday

La Leche League Stafford/Quantico. 1st Thursday. 10am. Porter Library. Debbie (540) 371-8813 or Cherie (540) 287-1071 or Sarah (540) 361-4749.

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

4 July - Friday

Ferry Farm’s Fabulous Fourth of July. Be part of the celebration!!! Talk with George Washington at the place where he grew up! Interact with other first-person interpreters as they perform 18th-century tasks. Re-enactors will be demonstrating blacksmithing, cooking, and sword fighting. Thrill to the talents of slack-rope walker and acrobat Signora Bella as she demonstrates this colonial-era entertainment. Play games that span 5 centuries. Make crafts to take home. Decode secrets in the spy tent. Relax and enjoy the bluegrass sounds of The Corn Family Old-Time String Band. Cool off in a misting tent. Put your signature on the Declaration of Independence. There will also be cannon firings, speeches, and a 13-gun salute to honor our original states. Enjoy a variety of good old-fashioned Fourth of July food from our vendors.There will be limited parking on site but trolleys will run to and from Fredericksburg between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (last trolley departs Ferry Farm at 3 p.m.). Appropriate for all ages. Washington’s Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway (Rt. 3). 10am-3pm. $1.00 per person ages 3 and up. www.ferryfarm.org

Heritage Festival
A traditional family Fourth of July celebration throughout the region with a runner's race, parade, craft show, antique auto show, live entertainment, children's activities, and great food, all crowned with a fireworks display, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Caroline St, F'burg. The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to announce that it will take part in this year's Heritage Festival in Downtown Fredericksburg. All day during the Heritage Festival, children can visit FAMCC at the Red Barn on Sophia Street to participate in various activities and crafts. There will be a small charge for FAMCC crafts and activities to support operating costs associated with the Museum's education programs. Festival admission is free from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

5 July - Saturday

Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location.

Paws for Reading 10:30 - noon. Therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners are available to listen to children grades K-6 read to them. Porter Library 659-4909

Teddy Bear Picnic from 12:00 - 1:30 Bring your teddy bear and prepare a picnic lunch for you and your furry friend, don't have one? We have some you can adopt. 4 - 8 yr olds $15 must call to register. Young Chef's Academy.

Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $14 Info: Sue at 370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com."Let Down Your Hair, Rapunzel"

Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center (FAMCC) First Saturday at the Museum. Free public concert series. Concerts presented in downtown F'burg's historic Market Square, located directly behind the Museum's Town Hall site at the corner of Princess Anne and William streets. Usually held on the first Friday of each month - Saturday for July due to the 4th festivities) May through October 2008. On each of the series dates, the Museum will offer free admission from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and a free concert from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Food will be available for purchase in the Square.

6 July - Sunday

Ni River Community Church Team Kid Outreach (TKO) 10-11:30am. Courtland HS

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7 July - Monday

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8 July - Tuesday

9 July - Wednesday

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.

Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location.

Spouses of Deployed Military Support Group 10am. (703) 784-2687 Joyce. Quantico Marine Base

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.

Celebrate national Blueberry Month with us as we make some yummy recipes with Blueberries of course. 5:30 - 7:30 ages 6 and up $25 must call to pre-register with a deposit. Young Chef's Academy.

Music Under the Stars. Free, live concert by the Fredericksburg Community Concert Band! Bring a blanket or chair. Fun for the whole family. 7:00pm. 900 Prince Edward St, F'burg.

10 July - Thursday

Summer Children's Workshop: The War Comes Home. Museum educators will discuss The War Comes Home and how 19th century children participated in supporting the efforts of soldiers during the Civil War. Children will have an opportunity to write letters and create care packages that will be sent to some of today's soldiers. The event begins at 10 AM and happens in Market Square behind the museum. FREE. The Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center's mission is to collect, interpret and present the history of the Fredericksburg region. All Summer Children's Workshop programs begin promptly at 10 a.m., are free of charge and are held in Fredericksburg's historic Market Square, located directly behind the Museum at the corner of Princess Anne and William streets. Each participant is encouraged to bring a hat and water bottle. In the case of inclement weather, please call the Museum at (540) 371-3037 for alternate arrangements. The Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center thanks Target for its support.

The Autism Support Group of Fredericksburg will be meeting at Kenmore Park, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch and join us for a fun time at the park. During the year, they normally meet the second Thursday of each month, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the disAbility Recourse Center at 409 Progress Street, F'burg. 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.

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

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11 July - Friday

The Autism Support Group of Fredericksburg is excited to announce we are now able to offer an evening meeting. In addition to our Thursday morning meeting, we are once again meeting the 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

12 July - Saturday

Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location.

Paws for Reading 10:30 - noon. Therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners are available to listen to children grades K-6 read to them. Porter Library 659-4909

Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $14 Info: Sue at 540/370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com. "Let Down Your Hair, Rapunzel"

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13 July - Sunday

Ni River Community Church Team Kid Outreach (TKO) 10-11:30am. Courtland HS

14 July - Monday

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

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15 July - Tuesday

16 July - Wednesday

Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location.

Spouses of Deployed Military Support Group 10am. (703) 784-2687 Joyce. Quantico Marine Base

Movies Under the Moon. FREE family movies downtown under the moon! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy The Bee Movie (7/16), Shrek the 3rd (7/17), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (7/18). 7:45pm/Sunset. FREE. Hurkamp Park, Fredericksburg.

17 July - Thursday

Summer Children's Workshop: The African American Legacy in Fredericksburg. Using quotes from John Washington, a slave who grew up in town and escaped to Union lines during the Civil War, children will learn what it was like to be a slave in Fredericksburg and what it meant to strive for freedom. Event begins promptly at 10 AM and is held in Market Square behind the museum. The Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center's mission is to collect, interpret and present the history of the Fredericksburg region. All Summer Children's Workshop programs begin promptly at 10 a.m., are free of charge and are held in Fredericksburg's historic Market Square, located directly behind the Museum at the corner of Princess Anne and William streets. Each participant is encouraged to bring a hat and water bottle. In the case of inclement weather, please call the Museum at (540) 371-3037 for alternate arrangements. The Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center thanks Target for its support.

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.

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

Movies Under the Moon. FREE family movies downtown under the moon! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy The Bee Movie (7/16), Shrek the 3rd (7/17), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (7/18). 7:45pm/Sunset. FREE. Hurkamp Park, Fredericksburg.

18 July - Friday

Movies Under the Moon. FREE family movies downtown under the moon! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy The Bee Movie (7/16), Shrek the 3rd (7/17), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (7/18). 7:45pm/Sunset. FREE. Hurkamp Park, Fredericksburg.

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19 July - Saturday

Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location.

Paws for Reading 10:30 - noon. Therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners are available to listen to children grades K-6 read to them. Porter Library 659-4909

Children's Lunch 'n Show Theater. 1pm at Riverside Center. $14 Info: Sue at 540/370-4300 or www.riversidedt.com. "Let Down Your Hair, Rapunzel"

Lightning Bug Canoe Float. It's a magical experience to paddle the glassy river under moonlight. Come join guides Michelle Meyer and Bob Sargeant as we learn all about the fireflies that light our way. Minimum age 6 years. Previous canoe experience recommended. Meet at the City Dock. 7:30-10:00pm. $15 indiv./$30 family. 3219 Fall Hill Avenue, F'burg. www.riverfriends.org

20 July - Sunday

Ni River Community Church Team Kid Outreach (TKO) 10-11:30am. Courtland HS

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21 July - Monday

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23 July - Wednesday

Storytime at Borders, 10am. All ages welcome. 785-6171. Borders, Central Park location.

Spouses of Deployed Military Support Group 10am. (703) 784-2687 Joyce. Quantico Marine Base