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  • Children's Business Fair

    Fredericksburg Parent and Family is proud to host the Fredericksburg Parent Children's Business Fair in conjunction with Spotsylvania Towne Centre. We welcome the chance for local children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way. We encourage you… Read More

  • Halloween Events 2019

    FEATURED EVENTS   Fiddlestix Halloween "SPOOKTACULAR"! Oct 20, 3 - 5 pm. Witches, ghosts and ghouls rejoice! Join us in UMW’s Dodd Auditorium for a meet and greet of the orchestra instruments starting at 3 pm. Spooky stations will be placed… Read More

  • Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patches and Apple Picking - 2019

    Apple Gala & Cider Festival @ Great Country Farms. Aug 31 – Sep 29. Pick your own apples! Watch apple butter being made, wagon rides, cider pressing demos/tastings, pick your apples, kids craft station, rope swings, pedal carts, corn maize and more!… Read More

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    Click here if you are viewing from a tablet or smartphone.   {loadposition digitaledition} Enlarge this document in a new window Read More

  • 7 Best Organization Apps for Parents

    I thought I was a fairly organized person before I had kids. I handled myself well at work, got to my community college classes, knew where my ever-traveling fiancé was in the world at any given moment, and planned our… Read More

  • Healthy Halloween Treats for Home & School

    While Halloween tends to equate to an overindulgence in candy and sugar, there are healthier treat alternatives for parents to consider when planning at-home and in-school celebrations with their little ones. When October 31 rolls around, the key to remember… Read More
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featured articles

IMAGE Ask the Expert: Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time. Knowing that a strong safety net exists in the event of an emergency medical situation can go a long way... Read More...
IMAGE Heads Up: Understanding Concussions in Youths
For many children, fall signals the start of organized sports. From football and cheerleading to field hockey, baseball and soccer, sports can be a... Read More...
IMAGE Children's Business Fair
Fredericksburg Parent and Family is proud to host the Fredericksburg Parent Children's Business Fair in conjunction with Spotsylvania Towne Centre.... Read More...
IMAGE How My Kids Changed My Perspective on Solitude
I’ve always loved fall for the reason I love Sundays—its beauty, crispness and tranquility. I love hearing the crunch of fallen leaves when I’m... Read More...
IMAGE Want to Retire Young?
A strong work ethic paired with being a good steward of money in my adolescence (putting money in savings and allowing bonds to fully mature) is how... Read More...
IMAGE Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patches and Apple Picking - 2019
Apple Gala & Cider Festival @ Great Country Farms. Aug 31 – Sep 29. Pick your own apples! Watch apple butter being made, wagon rides, cider... Read More...
IMAGE Halloween Events 2019
FEATURED EVENTS   Fiddlestix Halloween "SPOOKTACULAR"! Oct 20, 3 - 5 pm. Witches, ghosts and ghouls rejoice! Join us in UMW’s Dodd Auditorium... Read More...
IMAGE Healthy Halloween Treats for Home & School
While Halloween tends to equate to an overindulgence in candy and sugar, there are healthier treat alternatives for parents to consider when planning... Read More...
IMAGE Agora Coffee Shop
Located in one of the oldest buildings in Fredericksburg, Agora Downtown Coffee Shop offers patrons the experience of enjoying freshly brewed coffee,... Read More...
Digital Edition Online
Click here if you are viewing from a tablet or smartphone.   Enlarge this document in a new window Read More...
IMAGE 7 Best Organization Apps for Parents
I thought I was a fairly organized person before I had kids. I handled myself well at work, got to my community college classes, knew where my... Read More...
IMAGE The Table at St. George’s
The Table at St. George’s is a market-style food pantry serving the extended local community. Visitors are invited to select their own items from a... Read More...
IMAGE Indian for All!
As much as I’ve always loved food and cooking, there has been one type of cuisine that has eluded me. For most of my life, I had never tried Indian... Read More...
IMAGE Anger Management: Helping Kids Cool Down
Everyone has to deal with feelings of anger and frustration at times. While these feelings are normal, it is important to teach kids how to... Read More...

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The Table at St. George’s

The Table at St. George’s is a market-style food pantry serving the extended local community. Visitors are invited to select their own items from a variety of fresh food, including locally grown produce. The Table’s mission is to encourage healthy eating, build relationships with those in need, and blur the lines between those serving and those being served.

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