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TUESDAY
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Spotsylvania Children of America, 11-11:30 a.m.
Forever Friends Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. at Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail, featuring Marjorie Broyles with "Creative Ideas with Chocolate," followed by an inspirational speaker. $14. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Women's Connection. For reservations, call 540/710-1960 or 540/735-8087.
Fredericksburg After Five Dinner and Fashion Show, 6:30 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, I-95 and U.S. 17 north. Features a program on wearable quilt art, music and guest speaker. For reservations, call 540/373-3216, 540/371-5873.
Showtime at UMW, 7 p.m., Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center, University of Mary Washington. Talent show sponsored by the Black Student Association. 540/654-1044.
Lecture, "Thomas Jefferson," 7:30 p.m., George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, Free. Great Lives Lecture Series. 540/654-1276.
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WEDNESDAY
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Stepping Stone, 2:30-3 p.m.; and Wellington Woods, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Dining With Christ at Zion United Methodist Church, 8700 Courthouse Road. Wednesdays, dinner at 6 p.m., followed by Bible study. Reservations required to allow for food preparation. Adults $2.50, children under age 11 $1.25. 540/582-6532.
Circle of Parents Weekly Support Group meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2208 Lafayette Blvd., and Christ Episcopal Church, 8951 Courthouse Road. Includes pizza dinner and children's program. Free. For scheduling information, call 540/785-6217 or visit raccap.org.
Fredericksburg Regional Genealogical Society Field Trip Meeting, 7 p.m. at Central Rappahannock Heritage Center, 300 Central Road in Fredericksburg Industrial Park. 540/760-5621.
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THURSDAY
La Leche League of Fredericksburg Meetings, 10 a.m. at Salem Church Library, 540/371-8813; and 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Southpoint Center, 540/785-5849. Anyone nursing, interested in learning about breastfeeding or pregnant is invited to attend. All nursing children and older siblings are welcome.
Central Rappahanock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Learn and Play, 3-3:30 p.m.; and Creative Child Route 2, 3:45-4:20 p.m.; and Hazel Hill, 4:30-5 p.m.
Lecture, "How We Read," 5:30 p.m. at Combs Hall, Room 237 at University of Mary Washington. Free. 540/654-1996.
Practical Beekeeping for Beginners, Thursdays, 6:45-9 p.m., through April 12 in the Ray Simms Conference Room of the Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse Road. Ages 9 to adults. Cost is $75 for books and materials, not including bees. For details, call 540/373-1683 or e-mail
Email: sarabee@cox.net.
"Shakespeare's R&J," today through Feb. 25 at duPont Hall, Klein Theatre, University of Mary Washington. $8-$10. 540/654-1124.
Celebrate Recovery , 7 p.m. at 417 Chatham Square Office Park. Features a Christian 12-step program to heal from life's struggles. 540/654-5266.
"A Course in Miracles" Study Group , 7 p.m., at Unity Church of Fredericksburg, 3607 Lafayette Blvd. Suggested love offering $5. 540/710-1235 or 540/809-4223.
Fraternal Order of Police Rappahannock Area Lodge 15 Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of every month. 898-2461 or 891-0491.
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SATURDAY
First Aid and CPR Re-certification, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at The Childcare Network. $55. Participants must have current certification in both First Aid and CPR. 540/373-3275.
Fredericksburg SPCA Yard Sale Drop-off , at 1420 Central Park Blvd., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays, noon-3 p.m., through March 4. Spring yard sale will be held March 10, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 540/373-9008, ext. 22.
Black History Month Celebration, 2-6 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 5216 Arcadia Road in Thornburg, sponsored by the Spotsylvania Sunday School Union, John J. Wright Alumni Association and Beulah Baptist Church. Features soul food, keynote speaker, storyteller and music.
Nonsmoking Bingo , sponsored by Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Feb. 17 and 24, 6 p.m. at Company 5, 5992 Plank Road, across from Chancellor Elementary School and near the corner of Andora Drive. For details call 540/785-8596 or 540/548-8989.
Jazz Ensemble and Octet Performance , 7:30 p.m. George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. University of Mary Washington. Features jazz music spanning the 20th century. Free. The Jazz Ensemble and Octet will also perform Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall, as they pay tribute to African-American jazz artists. 540/654-1954.
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SUNDAY
Mother's Mart, 1-3 p.m., featuring children's toys and clothes. Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St. Free admission. 540/372-1086.
"Left Out in the Cold: How Do Birds Survive Winter?" 2-4 p.m. at Gari Melchers Home and Studio. Illustrated talk by Andrew Dolby, associate professor of biology at University of Mary Washington. $1-$5. 540/654-1851 or garimelchers.org.
"Continuing the Dream: Our Men Taking the Lead," at 3 p.m. at the Marshall Center. Black History Month program presented by the Spotsylvania Courthouse Tourism and Special Events Commission. 540/582-6142.
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MONDAY
Spotsylvania Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. at Parent Resource Center. An opportunity to visit the center and review materials available to the community and meet other parents and educators. 540/582-3616.
Sixth annual Costume Concert, "Lundi Gras," 7:30 p.m., Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall, University of Mary Washington. Performance bv the UMW Wind and Percussion Ensemble. Admission is a canned food donation for the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank. 540/654-1959.
COMING UP
"Slave Housing in Virginia," Feb. 21, 6 p.m., Combs Hall, Room 139, University of Mary Washington. Douglas Sandford, associate professor of historic preservation will speak. 540/654-1044.
Master Gardener General Membership Meeting and Program, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Guest speaker is certified arborist Mike Mitchell who who will talk about common mistakes made when planting trees. Open to the public. 540/374-5233.
Jazz Ensemble Performance, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. at Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center, University of Mary Washington.
English Country Dancing , Feb. 23 and
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