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thursdayspotsylvania/city events
Auditions: Talent Show, Uncle Sam's, Central Park. P.S. Production is looking for singers, actors, dancers and impersonators for a show to be held Oct. 14 to benefit child-abuse programs. 7:30 p.m. 540/891-1251.
Benefit Golf Tournament, Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail. Registration begins at noon, tee time 1 p.m. $400 per foursome includes green fee, golf cart, goody bag and dinner. Benefits the Salvation Army Shoe Fund. 540/899-1224.
Tubing, Kayaking and Canoeing River Adventures offered daily on the beautiful and historic Rappahannock River. For details, call the Virginia Outdoor Center at 540/371-5085 or visit playva.com.
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12th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament, Meadows Farms Golf Course, 4300 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove. Registration 7 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m. $65 per person. Benefits University of Virginia Burn Center. 540/372-1059, ext. 70.
area theater"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. The long-running Broadway production lights up the stage in its Virginia professional dinner theater debut. Prices vary.
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fridayspotsylvania/city events
Ghost Riders Car Cruise-in, McDonald's, U.S. 1
Email: blountto@adelphia.net.
English Country Dancing, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Learn 18th-century dances. 7:30 p.m. $2. 540/
Night Catfishing, Motts Run Reservoir, River Road, Spotsylvania. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $3 for adults and $1 for ages 10 to 16 in advance, $5 for adults and $3
Our Living Legacies. Events take place at the Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles St.; the Rising Sun Tavern, 1304 Caroline St.; Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, 1020 Caroline St.; and St. James' House, 1300 Charles St. Celebrate crafts that have been passed down throughout the generations, including quilts, music, spinning and weaving. Sponsored by the Mary Washington Branch of the APVA. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $10, students ages 6
The Fredericksburg Classic and Muscle Car Club of Virginia Cruise-in, Virginia Barbeque lot, U.S. 1 and Fall Hill Avenue, Fredericksburg. Oldies music, kids' games, trophies for car owners. 6-10 p.m. Free. 540/786-6109, fredericksburgcarclub.org.
Salsa Dance, Tickers Coffee, Westwood Shopping Center, State Route 3, Fredericksburg. Lessons,
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Campfire Stories, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Toasted marshmallows, peaceful evening by the fire and master storyteller Glenn Holliday's tales. 7-9 p.m. $3
Owl Prowl, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Explore Caledon by moonlight and learn about the owls of the area. 7 p.m. $3 per person, $8 per family. Reservations required. 540/663-3861, caledonnaturalareafriends.com.
Lake of the Woods Square Dance, LOW clubhouse. Plus-level dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. 540/972-5855.
Second Friday Art Walk, Colonial Beach. Local galleries and businesses will promote featured artists, and their original artwork will be available
area theater
The Mousetrap, Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. An Agatha Christie thriller about a group of strangers stranded at a country inn who must contend with a murderer in their midst. 8 p.m. Adults $38, students and seniors $34. Runs through
"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Sept. 7 listing.
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saturdayspotsylvania/city events
Eighth Annual Walk for the Animals. Two-mile walk begins and ends at City Dock on Sophia Street. Obtain pledges, bring your pet and walk to help homeless animals in your community. Registration 8:30 a.m., opening ceremony and walk 9:30 a.m., award ceremony 10:30 a.m. Benefits the Fredericksburg Area SPCA. 540/373-9008, ext. 22.
Pit-Cooked Barbecue Chicken Dinner, Chancellor Ruritan building, State Route 3 west, across from Chancellor Elementary School, Spotsylvania. Menu includes chicken, string beans, potatoes, bread, drink and dessert. 4-7 p.m. Half-chicken $7.50, quarter-chicken $4.50. 540/786-7333.
An Evening of Hope Silent Auction, Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 7310-A Old Plank Road, Spotsylvania. Dinner and entertainment. 5-8 p.m. $5, under age 6 admitted free. Benefits local charities. 540/786-6162.
Accelerators Car Club, 5 & Diner, 1695 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg. DJ music, door prizes, raffle. 5 p.m. 540/455-3181.
Our Living Legacies. Events take place at the Mary Washington House, the Rising Sun Tavern, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and St. James' House. See Sept. 8 listing.
Rappahannock Model Railroad Club Open House, Fredericksburg Layout, 406H Hudgins Road. Trains that represent all eras and manufacturers. 9 a.m.-
Book Discussion, The Wounded Bookshop, 109 Amelia St.,
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Birding Tours, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. Bring binoculars, camera, water, walking shoes and hat to this guided tour that lasts approximately two hours. 8 a.m. Adults $5, ages 6
Plantation Day, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. Colonial dancing and games, farm animals, 18th-century crafts, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, food. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, under age 3 admitted free. 540/370-0732. See story on Page 6.
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40th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Colonial Beach boardwalk. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Runs again Sunday. 804/224-8145.
Open Hangar Day, Commemorative Air Force, Culpeper Regional Airport, 12499 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station. Tours of the hangar-museum and historic military aircraft. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 540/727-0018, nationalcapitolsquadronbb.org.
Summer Movies in the Courtyard: "Chicken Run," Culpeper Courthouse lawn, Davis and West streets. Facing eventual certain death at the chicken farm where they are held, Rocky the rooster and Ginger the chicken decide to rebel against the evil Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy, the farm's owners. Bring a blanket or chair. 9 p.m. Free. 540/727-3412.
Auditions: FearFest, Kings Dominion, Doswell. Audition process includes performing an improvisational exercise, conducting a character interpretation and testing screaming abilities. Must be at least 16 years of age to audition. Noon-5 p.m. FearFest runs weekends in October. 877/
18th-Century Tavern Night, Dumfries Community Center, 17757 Main St. Colonial entertainment, gaming and light refreshments. 7-11 p.m. $25.
Ecological Foot-printing, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Learn how daily activities affect the world around us. 10 a.m. $3 per person, $8 per family. Reservations required. 540/663-3861, caledonnaturalareafriends.com.
Orange Street Festival, downtown Orange. Food and crafts, plus local businesses displaying their wares. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 540/672-5216.
Crab/Shrimp Feast, Madison Ruritan building, Allen Street. All-you-can-eat crabs, shrimp, hush puppies, hot dogs, beverages. 1-5 p.m. Advance sales only: adults $25, ages 6-12 $12, under age 6 admitted free. 804/448-3111, 804/448-9756.
Annual Book Sale, James Madison Museum, Hall
14th Annual Prince William Cruisers Car Show, Cowles Parkway Ford, 13779 Noblewood Plaza, Woodbridge. Door prizes, raffle, games, music. Registration 2-5 p.m., $15. Show, 2-8 p.m. 703/
Battlefield Tours, begin at Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road at Brandy Station in Culpeper. Stops include Beverly's Ford and St. James Church, Kelly's Ford and Stevensburg, Fleetwood Hill and Buford Knoll, and Yew Ridge. 10 a.m.-noon. $5, under age 12 admitted free. Benefits Brandy Station Foundation's preservation efforts. 540/547-4106.
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18th Annual Music By Moonlight, Hurkamp Park, William and Prince Edward streets, Fredericksburg. Featuring the Fredericksburg Big Band and sponsored by the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary. Bring blanket or chair. 7 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. Benefits area disadvantaged children. Rain location: Fredericksburg Baptist Church. 540/373-3431. See story on Page 11.
area theater
The Mousetrap, Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. See Sept. 8 listing.
"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Sept. 7 listing.
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sundayspotsylvania/city events
9/11 Tribute Bike Show, Fredericksburg Moose Lodge, 11917 Cherry Road, Spotsylvania. Music, food, vendors, door prizes, raffles. Sponsored by Moose On Bikes. Registration 9-11:30 a.m., $5. Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $5. Benefits Chancellor Fire and Rescue, and Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office.
Our Living Legacies. Events take place at the Mary Washington House, the Rising Sun Tavern, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and St. James' House. See Sept. 8 listing.
stafford events
Auditions: Nunsense, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway. Open auditions for female adult actors for play to be held Dec. 1 through Jan. 28. 7 p.m. Runs again Sept. 11. 540/370-4300.
Rockabilly Hotrod Show, Mark Long American Ironhorse, 68 Cool Spring Road. Pre-1969 cars, trucks and motorcycles; rockabilly music; food; games; clown; face painting; vendors; door prizes; tattoo contest. Hosted by Accelerators Car Club. Registration 9 a.m.-noon, $15; awards at 4 p.m. Benefits St. Jude Children's Hospital. 540/899-5300.
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Second Annual Biker Sunday, King George Church of God, 8095 Kings Highway. An hourlong "Freedom Ride" through the Northern Neck honoring the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, followed by a family picnic at the church, and medals and prizes for the top bikes. 11 a.m. Free. 540/775-2690.
Chopawamsic Cycle Challenge, Prince William Forest Park, 18100 Park Headquarters Road, Triangle. Begins and ends at Pine Grove picnic area. Scenic 8.5-mile bike "challenge" through the woodlands of the park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 vehicle entrance fee. 703/551-0734.
Grandparents Day, Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Souvenir glass, tours, tastings and refreshments. 1-5 p.m. Free. 804/
40th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Colonial Beach boardwalk. See Sept. 9 listing.
Annual Book Sale, James Madison Museum.
area concerts
Acoustic Roots Concert Series, LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 916 Liberty St., Fredericksburg. The "Infamous Stringdusters" featuring Fredericksburg's own Chris Eldridge on guitar. 3 and 7 p.m. $14, under age 12 admitted free. 540/371-7255.
America We Must Not Forget, Caroline Community Center, State Route 2. Patriotic musical performed by the Caroline Community Choir recognizes members of the armed forces, veterans, local civic leaders and other public servants. 3 p.m. Free.
area theater
The Mousetrap, Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. 2 p.m. See Sept. 8 listing.
"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. 1 p.m. See Sept. 7 listing.
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mondaystafford event
Auditions: Nunsense, Riverside Center
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tuesdayspotsylvania/city events
"A Western Roundup" Luncheon, Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail. Fredericksburg Women's Connection event with bluegrass music by Tiffany Pope, and an inspirational speaker. 11:45 a.m. $14. Reservations: 540/710-1960, 540/735-8087.
Restoration Detective Tours, Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Learn about the work behind mansion restoration. Registration required. 1-3 p.m. $10. 540/370-0732.
Books Signing/Discussion, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Local author Mark Tabbert will discuss the impact of freemasonry in American communities and throughout history, followed by a signing of his newest book, "American Freemasons: Three Centuries of Building Communities." Sponsored by Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center as part of its "Evening with an Expert" series. 7 p.m. Free. 540/371-9210.
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Lunchtime at Hurkamp Park, William and Prince Edward streets, Fredericksburg. Music by Peter Mealy and Laurie Rose Griffith. Bring a picnic or buy lunch. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Bring the children to the Touch-a-Truck activity featuring a tow truck. Noon-1 p.m. Free. 540/
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wednesdayspotsylvania/city event
Cannons at Kenmore, Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Learn about soldiers who fought, were hospitalized and died here; the roles of slaves and women during the war; cannonballs found at Kenmore since 1922; the damage and repair of Kenmore's plasterwork ceilings; and more. 1 p.m. $10. Registration required. 540/
area theater
"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater.
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thursdayevent elsewhere
Fossil Find, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Get introduced to fossils and hunt for your own at the Potomac shoreline. 6 p.m. $3 per person, $8 per family. Reservations required. 540/
area theater
"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater.
The Mousetrap, Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. See Sept. 8 listing.
