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thursdaystafford events
19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. Houses will be themed "Life Along the Rappahannock" and "A Victorian-era Holiday." 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $5, ages 6-17 $3, under 6 admitted free. Runs through Dec. 30. 540/370-0732 or ferryfarm.org.
Dig in the Past, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Stafford. Archaeologists discuss unearthed artifacts and the research behind them and their preservation during archaeology lab tours. 1-2 p.m. Adults $5, ages 6-17 $3, under age 6 free. 540/370-0732, ext. 11, or ferryfarm.org.
Destination Christmas: A Unique Holiday Experience, Mount Ararat Baptist Church, 65 Toluca Road. View fully dramatized scenes of the Christmas story from your vehicle. Outside live Nativity that depicts the complete Christmas story with elaborate sets and costumes, live animals and special audio and visual effects. Begins at 6 p.m. Runs through Sunday. 540/659-2554.
area theaterGreetings, Germanna Community College, Sealy Auditorium, Fredericksburg Campus. Presented
The Sound of Music, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. Rodgers and Hammerstein's last big hit tells the story of the Von Trapp Family Singers with songs such as "My Favorite Things," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," and "Do Re Mi," as well as the title song. 6 p.m. Prices vary. Runs through Jan. 29. 540/370-4300.
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fridayspotsylvania/city events
Lake of the Woods Square Dance Club, LOW Clubhouse, Locust Grove. Gala 2x2 Christmas Dinner Dance. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $20.50. 540/972-2808.
Salsa Dance, Tickers Coffee, Westwood Shopping Center, State Route 3, Fredericksburg. Lessons,
19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit, George Washington's Ferry Farm. See Dec. 8 listing.
Destination Christmas: A Unique Holiday Experience, Mount Ararat Baptist Church. See Dec. 8 listing.
event elsewhere
Christmas in Historic Warrenton . Hayrides and holiday entertainment. 540/349-8606 or historic
Holiday Pops Concert, University of Mary Washington, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. "A Hollywood Christmas," performed by the University of Mary Washington-Community Symphony Orchestra, featuring holiday film music presented in the style of a Hollywood film premiere. Doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 7:30. Free. 540/654-1012.
Christmas with The Blue Ridge Chorale, Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove. 8 p.m. Donations accepted. 540/825-2859.
area theater
A Christmas Carol, Cramer Center, 9008 Center St., Manassas. Play by Charles Dickens, presented by Vpstart Crow. 8 p.m. Adults $20, seniors and students $15. Runs through Dec. 18. 703/365-0240.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Barboursville Community Center, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. Presented by The Four County Players. Enter an enchanted wardrobe with the Penvensie children and journey into the magical land of Narnia, where it's always winter but never Christmas, thanks to the White Witch. 7:30 p.m. Adults $14, students/seniors $12, children under age 12 $10. Runs weekends through Dec. 18. 540/832-5355.
The Sound of Music, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 8 listing.
Greetings, Germanna Community College. See Dec. 8 listing.
A Christmas Carol, Fauquier Community Theatre, The Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. The ever-powerful story of Scrooge, a lonely miser who finds a second chance to become a loving, generous human being. 8 p.m. Adults $12, students/seniors $10. Box seats in a British tea room $18, includes play, goodie bag, mini show poster, concessions. Runs through Sunday. 540/349-8760, fctstage.org.
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saturdayspotsylvania/city events
35th Annual Candlelight Tour in Fredericksburg. Featuring the historic neighborhood of old Caroline Street with carolers, Civil War re-enactors and homes spanning four centuries of American architecture. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets cost $25 in advance and can be purchased at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 706 Caroline St., or at the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation office, 604A William St. Tickets cost $30 on tour day and can be purchased at the Visitor Center. Runs again Sunday. 540/373-1776, 540/371-4504 or hffi.org. See story on Pages 4 and 5 for details.
Candlelight Tour Gala, University of Mary Washington, Jepson Alumni Executive Center, Rappahannock Grand Ballroom, 1119 Hanover St., Fredericksburg. Private showing of historic homes in the Rising Sun Tavern neighborhood, followed by hors d'oeuvres, music and dancing. Tour 6-9 p.m.; gala 8:30 p.m.-midnight. $75. Black tie or period costume. Benefits Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. 540/785-6472.
Wine Tasting, Whittingham, 1021 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Sparkling wines. 1-3 p.m. Free. 540/374-0443.
Book Signing, Eastern National Bookstore at the National Park, 1011 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg. Local authors, John F. Cummings and De'Onne C. Scott will sign books from "Images of America" titles. Cummins wrote "Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Courthouse" and Scott's new title is "Stafford County." 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 540/372-3034.
Holiday Open House, The Richard Johnston Inn, 711 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Charles Herbek will portray Walt Whitman, reflecting on the Civil War and reading selections from Whitman's poetry. 1-
Book Signing/Reading, The Wounded Bookshop, 109 Amelia St., Fredericksburg. William Saffell will read from and sign his latest novel, "A Saying Among Soldiers." Sponsored by members of the Fredericksburg Athenaeum. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/373-1311.
143rd Anniversary of the 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg, downtown Fredericksburg. Activities include re-enactments, living history camps, live period music, and firing and medical demonstrations. 10 a.m. Free. Runs again Sunday. 800/654-4118 or visitfred.com. See the information box on Page 15 for times and locations of specific events.
Holiday Merriment, Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Visit with Col. and Mrs. Fielding Lewis, George Washington's sister and brother-in-law, plus refreshments and entertainment. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $15 includes a tour of Kenmore. Reservations required. 540/370-0732, ext 24.
Craft Fair, Courtland High School, 6701 Smith Station Road, Spotsylvania. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $1 admission for those 12 and older. Santa's Pancake Breakfast 9-
Destination Christmas: A Unique Holiday Experience, Mount Ararat Baptist Church. See Dec. 8 listing.
Civil War Encampment, Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. Children's games and activities, period music, infantry demonstration, living history camp, speakers, historians. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $5, ages 6-17 $3, under 6 free. Runs again Sunday. 540/370-0732.
19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit, George Washington's Ferry Farm. See Dec. 8 listing.
events elsewhereHoliday Open House, Ingleside Plantation Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Refreshments, tours, tastings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Runs again Sunday. 804/224-8687 or ipwine.com.
Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show, Rikki's Refuge, 10525 Hook Road, Rapidan. Handmade crafts, ornaments, antiques. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Runs again Sunday. 540/854-0870.
Christmas Open House, Weems-Botts Museum, 3499 Cameron St., Dumfries. Museum will be decorated in Colonial and Victorian themes, plus music and food. 2:30-5 p.m. Free. 703/221-2218.
Old Dominion Gun Show, VFW Post 1503, Dale City. Modern, antique and military arms. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $5, under 12 free. Runs again Sunday. 276/238-1343 or olddominionshows.com.
Christmas Candlelight Celebration, Stratford Hall Plantation, off State Route 3 on State Route 214 in Westmoreland County. Great House open for tours with music, dancing, caroling. 4:30-8 p.m. Adults $12, ages 6-11 $6, 5 and under free. Dinner, at an additional charge, provided by reservation only. 804/493-8038.
230th Anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge. Begins in front of the Culpeper Courthouse at 9:15 a.m. at the west end of Davis Street. The MinuteMan Battalion will march down to the east end to the Train Depot where they will feature historical narratives and re-enactments. Free. 540/825-3557 or 540/727-0611.
A Night of King George Stars, King George High School, 8246 Dahlgren Road. Kevin McDonald and his band, New Traditions; the melodious sounds of Sarah Snow; dramatic prose; dance moves by local artists; several school choruses. 7 p.m. Adults $5, middle/high school students $3, elementary students and children under school-age free. Benefits
Northern Virginia Reptile Expo, Prince William County Fairgrounds, Manassas. Reptiles, supplies. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $5. 410/526-4184 or nvre.org.
Louisa County Christmas Festival and Parade. Breakfast with Santa at the Betty Queen Center until 11:30 a.m. Christmas parade at noon. Festival includes arts, crafts, food, live entertainment on
area theater
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Barboursville Community Center. See Dec. 9 listing.
A Christmas Carol, Cramer Center. See Dec. 9 listing.
A Christmas Carol, Fauquier Community Theatre. See Dec. 9 listing.
Greetings, Germanna Community College. See Dec. 8 listing.
The Sound of Music, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 8 listing.
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sundayspotsylvania/city events
35th Annual Candlelight Tour in Fredericksburg. Featuring the historic neighborhood of old Caroline Street. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. See Dec. 10 listing.
Holiday Open House, The Richard Johnston Inn. Featuring wine tastings by Lake Anna and Ingleside wineries. 2-6 p.m. Photos with Santa 3-4 p.m. See Dec. 10 listing.
Holiday Open House, The Schooler House Bed & Breakfast, 1303 Caroline St. Preview the elegant
Book Signing, Unity Church of Fredericksburg, 3607B Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg. Meditation trainer and author Elizabeth MacDonald will sign her new book, "Living From The Heart, A Self-Inquiry Experience." 12:30-2:30 p.m. 540/710-1235.
Auditions: Stage Door Productions' "The Diary of Anne Frank," Massaponax High School, U.S. 1 and Guinea Station Road, Spotsylvania. Five men and five women needed. 4 p.m. Runs again Dec. 12. 540/
143rd Anniversary of the 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg. 11 a.m. See. Dec. 10 listing.
stafford events
Civil War Encampment, Ferry Farm. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. See Dec. 10 listing.
Destination Christmas: A Unique Holiday Experience, Mount Ararat Baptist Church. See Dec. 8 listing.
19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit, George Washington's Ferry Farm. See Dec. 8 listing.
events elsewhere
Holiday Open House, Ingleside Plantation Vineyards. Noon-5 p.m. See Dec. 10 listing.
Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show, Rikki's Refuge. See Dec. 10 listing.
Old Dominion Gun Show, VFW Post 1503, Dale City. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. See Dec. 10 listing.
area concert
Christmas with The Blue Ridge Chorale, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1200 Old Rixeyville Road, Culpeper. 4 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children in advance, and $12 for adults and $7 for children at the door. 540/825-2859.
area theater
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Barboursville Community Center. 2:30 p.m. See Dec. 9 listing.
A Christmas Carol, Fauquier Community Theatre.
The Sound of Music, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. 1 p.m. See Dec. 8 listing.
A Christmas Carol, Cramer Center. 2 p.m. See Dec. 9 listing.
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mondayspotsylvania/ city event
Auditions: Stage Door Productions' 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' Massaponax High School, 7 p.m. See Dec. 11 listing.
stafford event
19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit, George Washington's Ferry Farm. See Dec. 8 listing.
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tuesdayspotsylvania/ city events
Restoration Detective Tours, Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Learn about the investigative work behind mansion restoration.
An "A Notable Season Luncheon," Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail. Featuring Palmer Allen sings Christmas melodies, inspirational speaker. Sponsored by Fredericksburg's Women's Connection. 11:45 a.m. $14. 540/710-1960.
stafford event19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit, George Washington's Ferry Farm. See Dec. 8 listing.
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wednesdayspotsylvania/city events
Salsa Dance, Royale Restaurant, U.S. 1, near Virginia Barbeque. Beginner lessons 7 p.m., intermediates
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.
stafford event19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit, George Washington's Ferry Farm. See Dec. 8 listing.
area theater
The Sound of Music, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 8 listing.
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thursdaystafford events
19th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit, George Washington's Ferry Farm. See Dec. 8 listing.
Dig in the Past, George Washington's Ferry Farm. See Dec. 8 listing.
area concert
Winter Concert, Stafford High School, 33 Stafford Indians Lane. Bands, choirs and orchestra of Stafford High School. 7 p.m. Free. 540/371-7200.
area theater
The Sound of Music, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 8 listing.
