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October 27, 2005 1:06 am

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stafford events

Pumpkin Patch, Summit Presbyterian Church, 256 Shelton Shop Road. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Runs through Sunday. 540/288-2220 or 540/659-2306.

Dig in the Past, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Stafford. Archaeologists discuss unearthed artifacts, the research behind them and their preservation, during archaeology lab tours. 1-2 p.m. Adults $5, ages 6-17 $3, under age 6 admitted free. 540/370-0732, ext. 11, or ferryfarm.org.

area theater

Big River, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. Twain's timeless musings on the adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 6 p.m. Prices vary. Runs through Sunday. 540/370-4300.

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spotsylvania/city events

Scottish Country Dancing, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. 7:30 p.m. $2. 540/898-2113.

Fall Harvest Festival, Belvedere Plantation, 1601 Belvedere Drive, southeast on U.S. 17, Spotsylvania. Featuring the Great Adventure Maize Maze and the Great Pumpkin Patch. 5-9 p.m. Adults $15, children ages 3-12 $13, under 2 years or 65 and over free. 800/641-1212 or belvedereplanta tion.com.

30th Annual Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House, old Winn-Dixie building, Salem Church Road and State Route 3 West. 7 p.m. $5. Runs through Monday. 540/371-6005.

Phantoms of Fredericksburg Walk. The Living History Company of Fredericksburg, 904 Princess Anne St. Meet the ghosts of Fredericksburg during a guided walk downtown. 8:30 p.m. Adults $10, youth $5. Runs Fridays and Saturdays through November. Reservations required. Call Helen at 540/899-1776.

Salsa Dance, Tickers Coffee, Westwood Shopping Center, State Route 3, Fredericksburg. Lessons, 7-8 p.m. Dance until 10 p.m. Free. 540/899-5330.

21st Annual Ghost Walk, Market Square, intersection of William and Princess Anne streets. Haunted tour through downtown Fredericksburg. Historical tours and kids' tours. 6-10 p.m. Adults $6, University of Mary Washington staff and students $4, children ages 6-12 $3, children under age 6 free. Runs again Saturday. 540/654-315.

Cruise-in, Virginia Barbeque lot, U.S. 1 Bypass and Fall Hill Avenue, Fredericksburg. 6 p.m. Free. 540/582-2470.

Ghost Riders Car Cruise-in, McDonald's, Mine Road and U.S. 1, Spotsylvania. 6-10 p.m. Free. 540/895-0126.

stafford event

Pumpkin Patch, Summit Presbyterian Church. See Oct. 27 listing.

events elsewhere

Oak Grove Haunted House and Trail, intersection of State Routes 3 and 205 in Oak Grove. 7-10 p.m. $5. Runs again Saturday. Benefits local fire departments and rescue squads; oghauntedhouse.com.

Halloween Square Dance, Lake of the Woods Clubhouse. Costumes suggested. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. 540/972-2808.

Ghostly Lock-In, Weems-Botts Museum, 3499 Cameron St., Dumfries. Visitors are invited to sleep over inside one of the most purportedly haunted houses in Dumfries. Walk through the Dumfries Cemetery, listen to ghost stories. Children welcome. 9 p.m.-6 a.m. $75. 703/221-2218 or 703/221-3346.

Ghost Walk, Civil War Museum, 400 S. Main St., Gordonsville. Civil War ghosts of soldiers and residents of the town visit this historic building once used as a Civil War receiving hospital. 7-9 p.m. Adults $5, children $3, family with four or more children $15. Runs again Saturday. 540/832-2944 or hgiexchange.org.

area concert

Songwriters' Showcase, Picker's Supply, 902 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Acoustic music by Kate Long, Jesse Palidofsky, Tena Moyer and Bob Gramann, with special appearance by Bill Reese. 8 p.m. Adults $10, students $5. 540/898-0611.

area theater

Big River, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Oct. 27 listing.

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spotsylvania/city events

Craft Show, Legacy Woods social center, Gordon and Harrison roads, Spotsylvania. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 540/548-4889.

30th Annual Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House, old Winn-Dixie building, Spotsylvania. See Oct. 28 listing.

Scholarship Dance, Fredericksburg National Guard Armory, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway. Cabaret Style. Sponsored by the Stonesetters Club. 8 p.m.- 1 a.m. $20 per person. Benefits a senior who will attend college in the fall of 2006. 540/847-1684.

Rappahannock Twirlers Square Dance Club, Dorothy Hart Community Center, 409 Canal Street, Fredericksburg. Come in costume. 7-10 p.m. $5. 540/220-4847.

Craft Show and Book Fair, Ni River Middle School, 11632 Catharpin Road, Spotsylvania. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 540/972-9592.

Bazaar, Spotsylvania Church of God, Four Mile Road. Includes bake sale, home items and pumpkins. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Benefits missions and outreach ministries. 540/785-6993.

Children's Consignment Sale, Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Old Plank Road. Clothes, toys, books, furniture, baby supplies. 8 a.m.-noon. Benefits mission trip to Peru for a youth. 540/786-9350.

Benefit Yard Sale, Trinity Episcopal Church, College Avenue, Fredericksburg. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Benefits outreach programs in the community. 540/373-2996.

Fall Harvest Festival, Belvedere Plantation. 10 a.m- 9 p.m. See Oct. 28 listing.

Phantoms of Fredericksburg Walk. The Living History Company of Fredericksburg. See Oct. 28 listing.

21st Annual Ghost Walk, Market Square. 5-10 p.m. See Oct. 28 listing.

Fall Colors Canoeing and Kayaking Trips, Virginia Outdoor Center, 3219 Fall Hill Ave., Fredericksburg. Adventures on the beautiful Rappahannock River. 540/371-5085.

Historic Cemetery Tour. Meet the Trolley at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 706 Caroline St. Tour St. George's Episcopal Church cemetery, the Masonic Cemetery and the Gordon/Washington cemetery. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society. 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Adults $2, children under age 10 $1. Runs again Sunday. 540/373-1776.

10th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party, Dog Dayz of Fredericksburg, 1013 Caroline St. Costume contest and goodie bags for all dogs, refreshments for humans. 2-4 p.m. Free. 540/374-1936.

Book Signing, Waldenbooks, Spotsylvania Mall. Scott Roberts will sign copies of his story, "Blackberry Witch," in the speculative fiction anthology, "L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume XXI." Noon-2 p.m. 540/786-2897.

stafford events

Spooktacular Poker Run and Costume Contest, Dougherty's Tavern, 2055 Jefferson Davis Highway. Last bike/car out by noon. Sponsored by American Bikers Aimed Toward Education. 540/455-3370.

Pumpkin Patch, Summit Presbyterian Church. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. See Oct. 27 listing.

Harvest Festival, Hartwood Winery, 345 Hartwood Road. Wine tastings, hor d'oeuvres, guitar music by Skip Henderson, pumpkin-painting, scarecrow-making, games. Bring your own picnic. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Adults $10 (includes souvenir glass), under age 21 $5, children 12 and under free. 540/752-4893 or hartwoodwinery.com.

Fall Community Day, Calvary Christian Center, 181 Kings Highway . Music, face-painting, clowns, concessions, crafts, antiques, collectibles. 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free admission. 540/899-6075.

Stafford Crossing Community Church Fall Festival, Pratt Park, River Road. Games, crafts, food, contests. 2-5 p.m. Free.

events elsewhere

Haunted Forest, Mr. B's Bluegrass Park, Gatewood Road , Ladysmith. Trail of Screams, wagon rides, ghost stories, children's activities, tailgate trick-or-treating. 7-10 p.m. Adults $4, children under age 12 $3. Runs through Monday. 804/448-1187.

Bazaar, Liberty United Methodist Church, 10513 Old Marsh Road, Bealeton. Crafts, beef stew, cookie room. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 540/439-4004.

Haunted Forest Hayride, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. 6-10 p.m. $5. Reservations recommended. 540/663-3861.

Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department Parade and Festival. Festival begins at 10 a.m., parade at 11 a.m. 804/994-5559.

Oak Grove Haunted House and Trail, intersection of State Routes 3 and 205 in Oak Grove. See Oct. 28 listing.

FearFest, Kings Dominion, Doswell. Spine-tingling attractions . During daylight hours, age-appropriate events for children. 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Free with park admission. 804/876-5000 or kingsdominion.com.

Ghost Walk, Civil War Museum. See Oct. 28 listing.

area concerts

Chamber Choir, University of Mary Washington, Lee Hall Ballroom. Una Voce's Second Annual College Invitational. 7 p.m. Free. 540/654-3726.

Gospel Sing, Eastland United Methodist Church, 10718 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Featuring Sonrise and Ronnie Williams & Carter Family Sound. 6 p.m. Free. 540/898-6430.

area theater

Big River, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Costume contest and prizes. See Oct. 27 listing.

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spotsylvania/city events

30th Annual Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House, old Winn-Dixie building. See Oct. 28 listing.

Historic Cemetery Tour, Fredericksburg Visitor Center. Noon and 1:45 p.m. See Oct. 29 listing.

Fredericksburg Pathways Committee Walk. Meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Colonial Tavern on Lafayette Boulevard and walk from downtown to the Idlewild subdivision. 540/287-5407.

Fall Fashion Show and Tea "For the Cure," Elks Lodge, 11309 Tidewater Trail. Silent auction, live music. 2-5 p.m. 540/371-4886 or 540/273-0971.

Fall Colors Canoeing and Kayaking Trips, Virginia Outdoor Center. See Oct. 29 listing.

Rallye and Dinner Party. Meet the Mercedes Benz Club of Central Virginia at 2 p.m. in the Fredericksburg City parking lot, between Caroline and Sophia streets, for a 50-mile road rallye. Dine in a pre-Civil War building, unique Colonial dishes. $15 includes dinner, $25 per guest. 540/891-5334.

Fourth Annual Fredericksburg Chefs' Auction, Holiday Inn Select Conference Center, 2801 Plank Road in Central Park. Food sampling, music, live and silent auctions. 5:30-9 p.m. $75/$100 couple. Benefits March of Dimes. 800/522-2291.

Fall Harvest Festival, Belvedere Plantation. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 28 listing.

stafford events

Pumpkin Patch, Summit Presbyterian Church. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. See Oct. 27 listing.

Family Fun Festival, Falmouth Fire Department, 250 Butler Road. Moon bounce, games, costume contest, food. 2-6 p.m. Free. 540/373-4391.

events elsewhere

Bealeton Flying Circus Airshow, State Route 644, off U.S. 17 (14 miles south of Warrenton, 22 miles north of Fredericksburg), near Bealeton. Gates and field open 11 a.m. Air show 2:30 p.m. Adults $10, ages 3-12 $3, under age 3 free. 540/439-8661 or flyingcircusair show.com.

Haunted Forest, Mr. B's Bluegrass Park. 6-8 p.m. See Oct. 29 listing.

FearFest, Kings Dominion. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. See Oct. 29 listing.

area concert

Music From Around the World, University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. UMW Chorus and Women's Select Choir. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-1012.

area theater

Big River, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. 1 p.m. See Oct. 27 listing.

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spotsylvania/city event

30th Annual Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House, old Winn-Dixie building, Spotsylvania. See Oct. 28 listing.

event elsewhere

Haunted Forest, Mr. B's Bluegrass Park. 6-8 p.m. See Oct. 29 listing.

area concert

Fifth Annual Costume Concert, University of Mary Washington, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall. UMW Wind and Percussion Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Admission is one item of food for the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank. See the story on Pages 4 and 5 for more information. 540/654-1012.

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spotsylvania/city event

Scottish Country Dancing, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Learn the social dance of Scotland. 7:30 p.m. $2. 540/898-2113.

Restoration Detective Tours, Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Learn about the investigative work behind mansion restoration. 1- 3 p.m. $10. Registration required. 540/370-0732.

area concert

An Evening with Phantom Planet, University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. 8 p.m. $20, UMW students $10. 540/654-1140.

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spotsylvania/city events

Salsa Dance, Royale Restaurant, U.S. 1, near Virginia Barbeque. Beginner lessons 7 p.m., intermediates 8 p.m., open dance until late. Free. 540/368-0550.

Bike Night in the Burg, Big Daddy Leather, 1900 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Show off your bike, meet up with friends and plan a weekend ride. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 540/899-0048.

Hitler Goes to Prom, Chancellor High School, 6300 Harrison Road, Spotsylvania. An original Holocaust remembrance play disguised as a satirical teen melodrama. With improv games presented by The Red Box, Chancellor's improv comedy group. 8 p.m. $5. 540/786-2606.

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Reverse Raffle Fundraiser, University of Mary Washington, Seacobeck Hall. Silent auction, beverages and hors d'oeuvres. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Regional Boys & Girls Club. Drawing will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $100. 540/368-9531.

stafford event

Dig in the Past, George Washington's Ferry Farm. See Oct. 27 listing.

area concert

Music of Transformation Series: Activating the Light Body, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. By pianist Mark Torgeson. 7 p.m. Free. 540/373-7011.