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DON'T PAWS: SATURDAY GO TO MONTPELIER IN ORANGE: HORSE RACES, JACK RUSSELL TERRIER RACES AND TAILGATING! 540/672-0027 OR MONTPELIERRACES.ORG

October 30, 2008 12:36 am

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THURSDAY

Reading, University of Mary Washington, Combs Hall. Steve Watkins, associate professor of English, will read from his new novel "Down Sand Mountain." Followed by a book signing and reception. 5 p.m. 540/654-1035.

Human Rights Film Festival: "The Greatest Silence: Rage in the Congo," UMW, Woodard Campus Center. Chronicles the plight of females caught in the war zones of Democratic Republic of Congo. 6 p.m. Free. 540/654-1044.

Free Texas Hold 'em Games, Port Royal Tavern, 304 Main St., Port Royal. Prizes given. 804/742-5595.

CONCERT

Indian Classical and Mrudangam Drum Music, University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. By Rhythm Fantasies Inc. 5-7 p.m. Free. 540/654-1023.

THEATER

"Looking Glass Alley," Barboursville Community Center, 5256 Governor Barbour St. By Four County Players. Centers around the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. 8 p.m. Pay what you can. Runs through Nov. 8. 540/832-5355; fourcp.org.

"Driving Miss Daisy," Barksdale Theatre, at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. Warm-hearted comedy about a surprising friendship that grows between a Jewish widow and a black chauffeur. 8 p.m. Runs through Nov. 2. 804/282-2620.

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FRIDAY

Bellydance Show, Laziza Lebanese Restaurant, 4256 Plank Road. 8 p.m. Free. 540/548-4555.

Film Program, Library of Congress' Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation, Mount Pony Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. "The Bride of Frankenstein" (1935), 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations, 540/827-1079.

Book Sale, Wilderness Branch Library, 6421 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove. Children in costume receive a free book. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs again tomorrow. 540/854-6310.

Flaming Hot Salsa, Paisanos Italian Eatery, 5442 Southpoint Plaza, Spotsylvania. Salsa lessons 9:30 p.m. Dance until 1:30 a.m. $5 before 10 p.m., $10 after. 540/287-6771.

Salsa Dance, Tickers Coffee, Westwood Shopping Center. Lessons, 7-8 p.m., dance until 10 p.m. $5. 540/899-5330.

Bellydance at Aladin, Aladin Mediterranean Restaurant, Greenbrier Shopping Center. Professional bellydance show in a Mediterranean setting. 11 p.m. 540/372-7755.

THEATER

"Looking Glass Alley," Barboursville Community Center. 8 p.m. $8. See Oct. 30 listing.

Shakespeare Weekend, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. "Midsummer Night's Dream." Sponsored by Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts. 8 p.m. Adults $10, students free. Runs through Nov. 2. 540/374-5040.

"Driving Miss Daisy," Barksdale Theatre, at Hanover Tavern. See Oct. 30 listing.

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SATURDAY

Book Sale, Wilderness Branch Library. See Oct. 31 listing.

Salt Fish Breakfast, Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department, 30240 Richmond Turnpike, Hanover. 6:30-8:30 a.m. Adults $8, children $5. 804/338-8697.

First Saturdays in the Garden: "Wreaths, Wreaths, Wreaths," Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave. Learn a variety of wreath-making techniques using native materials. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free. 540/658-8000.

POSTPONED: D and D (Dancing and Dessert), American Legion Hall Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania. Fredericksburg Big Band and dessert. 8-11 p.m. $15 per person, $25 per couple. Benefits Fredericksburg Community Concert Band. Call 540/785-3944 for rescheduling information.

Fall Festival, Upper Caroline Volunteer Fire Department, 12563 Stonewall Jackson Road. Crafts, health screenings, moon bounce, food. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Car Show and Fall Festival, Zoan Baptist Church, 5888 Plank Road, Spotsylvania. Registration 10 a.m., $12 per entry. Show is noon-4 p.m., free to spectators. 540/834-4605.

Food Drive, Art From the Heart, 60 Susa Drive, Stafford. Bring a non-perishable food and paint a free bisque turkey ornament. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs again Sunday. 540/659-4092.

Old Dominion Gun Show, VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City. Modern, antique, military arms. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6, under 12 free. Runs again Sunday. 276/238-1343.

Rappahannock Twirlers Square and Round Dance Club, Holy Cross Academy, 250 Stafford Lakes Parkway. Lessons/workshop 7 p.m., dancing 8 p.m. 804/742-5011.

Hunt Races, Montpelier, State Route 20, Orange. Steeplechase horse racing, Jack Russell terrier races, stick horse races, dog agility demonstrations, tailgating. Gates open 9:30 a.m., first race 12:30 p.m. $15; parking $20-$80. 540/672-0027.

Muddin' For Money, Smiley Rock, 29375 Catharpin Road, Unionville. Mud bog, maze, food. 1 p.m. Adults $10, 12 and under free. Camping available. 540/659-7833.

Dance Team Craft Show, Brooke Point High School, 1700 Courthouse Road, Stafford. Handcrafted gifts, decorator items, food. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $2, under 6 free. 540/840-9260.

Spotsylvania Fall Festival, Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Children's activities, music, crafts, fire safety house demonstrations. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 540/507-7532.

Book Signing, Jabberwocky, 810 Caroline St. Tomie de Paola will sign copies of "Brava Strega Nona." Only new books from Jabberwocky will be signed. 3-4:30 p.m. 540/371-5684.

Train Display, Spotsylvania Towne Centre. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs again tomorrow. 540/373-0911.

Bellydance Show, Laziza Lebanese Restaurant, 4256 Plank Road. 8 p.m. Free. 540/548-4555.

Flea Market and Antiques, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, Routes 2 and 17. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Runs again tomorrow. 540/373-1294.

Film Program, Mount Pony Theater, Culpeper. "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951). 2 p.m. See Oct. 31 listing.

THEATER

"Looking Glass Alley," Barboursville Community Center. 8 p.m. $8. See Oct. 30 listing.

"Peter Pan," Riverside Center, Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open 6 p.m. Performance 8 p.m. 540/370-4300.

Shakespeare Weekend, Central Rappahannock Regional Library. 2 and 8 p.m. See Oct. 31 listing.

"Driving Miss Daisy," Barksdale Theatre, at Hanover Tavern. See Oct. 30 listing.

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SUNDAY

Old Dominion Gun Show, VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. See Nov. 1 listing.

Food Drive, Art From the Heart, 60 Susa Drive, Stafford. Noon-5 p.m. See Nov. 1 listing.

Flea Market and Antiques, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. See Nov. 1 listing.

Fall Fashion Show, Beth Sholom Temple Social Hall, 805 Lyons Blvd., Stafford. Men, women and children's fashions featuring the latest styles. 2 p.m. $25, students $20. 540/373-4834.

Freedman's Farm Tour and Confederate Winter Camp Site Walking Tour, Montpelier, State Route 20, Orange. Tour the Gilmore Farm followed by a walking tour of the Confederate winter encampment site. 2 p.m. $14 for adults, $7 for ages 6-14, under 6 free. 540/672-2728, ext. 441.

Train Display, Spotsylvania Towne Centre. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Nov. 1 listing.

CONCERT

Faculty and Guest Artist Recital, UMW, Pollard Recital Hall. Johanna Beaver, adjunct instructor of violin and viola; Constance Gee, assistant professor of viola at the University of South Carolina; and Charles Fugo, professor of music at the University of South Carolina. 3 p.m. Free. 540/654-1012.

THEATER

"Looking Glass Alley," Barboursville Community Center. 2:30 p.m. $8. See Oct. 30 listing.

"Peter Pan," Riverside Center Dinner Theater, Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open 1 p.m., show 3 p.m. See Nov. 1 listing.

Shakespeare Weekend, Central Rappahannock Regional Library. 6 p.m. See Oct. 31 listing.

"Driving Miss Daisy," Barksdale Theatre, at Hanover Tavern. 2 p.m. See Oct. 30 listing.

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MONDAY

"New Discoveries at Ferry Farm," Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Dave Muraca, director of archaeology, will present a lecture on the excavation of George Washington's boyhood home. 7-8:30 p.m. 540/372-1144.

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TUESDAY

Film Program, Mount Pony Theater, Culpeper. "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939). 7 p.m. See Oct. 31 listing.

Beach Music and Shag Dancing, The Loft (above Frederick's Restaurant), 1005 Princess Anne St. 7-10 p.m. $3. Free lessons 7:30 p.m. 540/847-1296.

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WEDNESDAY

Films, Gari Melchers Home and Studio Pavilion at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth. "William Merritt Chase at Shinnecock" and "Mobile by Alexander Calder." 1 p.m. Adults $10, children $5. 540/654-1015; garimelchers.org.

"Ken Ludwig's Postmortem," Riverbend High School, 12301 Spotswood Furnace Road, Spotsylvania. Department. 7 p.m. $5. Runs through Nov. 15. 540/548-4051.

THEATER

"Peter Pan," Riverside Center. Doors open 11:30 a.m., show begins 1:30 p.m. See Nov. 1 listing.

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THURSDAY

THEATER

"The Odd Couple (Female Version)," Brooke Point High School, 1700 Courthouse Road, Stafford. 7:30 p.m. $5. Runs through Nov. 8.

"Ken Ludwig's Postmortem," Riverbend High School. See Nov. 5 listing.

"Looking Glass Alley," Barboursville Community Center. 8 p.m. Pay what you can. See Oct. 30 listing.

"Peter Pan," Riverside Center. See Nov. 1 listing.

--Compiled by Debbie Sauder