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CLASSES/SEMINARS/EVENTS

Stafford Senior High School Class of 1989 20-year reunion planned for Oct. 3 at Fredericksburg Hospitality House. 540/287-3427.

Host Families Needed by ASSE International Student Exchange Programs for school year 2009-2010. 540/286-2529.

Fredericksburg Cyclists Bike Club rides through October. bikefred.com.

Runner Safety and Self-Defense Clinic, April 21 6 p.m. at Fredericksburg Police Department. $5. RSVP to
Email: farcinfo@gmail.com.

Cuidado Casero Home Care of Virginia is seeking compassionate, energetic volunteers to fill several opportunities including crafts, music, hairstylists, aromatherapy; bilingual speaking. 540/548-2100.

Volunteer Orientation, Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters, Thursday, 7 p.m., 325-A Wallace St., Fredericksburg. 540/371-7444.

Yard Sale Spaces available for Spotsylvania County's annual Spring Yard/Craft Sale. $15 for one space, $20 for two or $30 for three. 540/507-7010.

Child Safety Seat Inspection, Monday, April 20, 3-6 p.m. at Spotsylvania Fire and Rescue, Bancroft Road. Free. 540/898-0052.

Voting Rights Presentation by Paula McMahon, a Disability Rights Advocate, Friday at 1 p.m. at disAbility Resource Center. 800/662-3962.

The Princess Closet will offer gently-used and new formal wear and accessories to help area young ladies prepare for prom. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 804/564-1874.

Empowering Families Building on your strengths seminar will be held tonight, April 27 and April 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at Salem Church Library, 2607 Salem Church Road. 410/251-1920.

Fredericksburg Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center, 1108 Caroline St., will host a series of free classes on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. through October. The April 19 class includes free blood pressure screenings. 540/373-4642.

Free Educational "Spotsylvania Local Retirement Opportunity Program," April 15 at 1 p.m. and April 18 at 1 and 3 p.m. at Salem Church Library, 2607 Salem Church Road. 540/786-1812.

SELF-HELP/SUPPORT GROUPS

Animal Rites USA, a pet-bereavement support group, meets second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Conference Room 2, Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters, Caroline Street. Sponsored by Animal Rites USA. 540/361-7487. Free.

Bright Beginnings, a mentor program for unwed teen mothers. Dinner and child care every Monday, 6 p.m., Salem Fields Community Church, Gordon Road. 540/854-7759.