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Go to home page 12 THURSDAY Fourth annual Reverse Raffle Fundraiser, University of Mary Washington, Seacobeck Hall. Silent auction, beverages and hors d'oeuvres, $10,000 grand prize. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Regional Boys and Girls Club. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at the Boys and Girls Club, 200 Gunnery Road. 540/368-9531 or e-mail Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. "Who Done It?" (1942): Two dumb soda-jerks dream of writing radio mysteries. When they try to pitch an idea at a radio station, they end up in the middle of a real murder as the station owner is killed during a broadcast. Starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations, 540/827-1079, ext. 79994; loc.gov/film/filmnfr.html. THEATER "Reefer Madness," University of Mary Washington, duPont Hall, Studio 115. Presented by Studio 115. 7:30 p.m. Free. Runs through Nov. 22. 540/654-2012. "Mame," Lake of the Woods Community Center, 110 Sweetbriar Park Road, Locust Grove. Presented by Lake of the Woods Players. 8 p.m. Adults $24, students $19. Runs through Nov. 15. lowplayers.org. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater, Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., performance begins at 8 p.m. Runs through Nov. 22. 540/370-4300. 13 FRIDAY Square Dance, Lake of the Woods Church. National Square Dance caller Jimmy Robeson will call plus level dance. 7:30-10 p.m. 540/972-6699. America Recycles Event. Tour the King George landfill and the new "green plant" being built. Sponsored by Ten Thousand Villages. 9 a.m. Sign up by e-mail: Taste of Asia, University of Mary Washington, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall. Features Asian food and culture. 7 p.m. $3. 540/654-1044. King George Relay for Life Kickoff Event, King George YMCA, 10545 Kings Highway. Chili cook-off, DJ music, food, bonfire, children's games, cookbook sales. 6-8 p.m. Free. Benefits American Cancer Society. 540/846-3382. Movie Screening, St. Michael the Archangel High School, 6301 Campus Drive, Spotsylvania. Screening of the new motion picture "The 13th Day," a story of Mary's apparitions to the children in Fatima. 7 p.m. Free. 540/548-8748. Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus. "Come and See" (1985): The story of eastern Soviet Union villages that were destroyed by German troops in 1943 as seen through the eyes of a teenage boy who loses his home, family and friends. In German and Russian with English subtitles. Rated R, no one under 17 admitted without parent or adult guardian. Starring Aleksei Kravchenko and Olga Mironova. See Nov. 12 listing. Liberty Laughs Comedy Club, Liberty Center, 5801 Southpoint Center Blvd., Spotsylvania. Dinner 7 p.m. $10; show Salsa Lessons and Dancing, Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Second Friday Art Walk, Colonial Beach. Galleries and businesses throughout town promote artists with work for sale. 6-8 p.m. 804/224-8411. CONCERT Encore, UMW Show Choir, University THEATER "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," The Fredericksburg Studio of the Arts, 6328 Five Mile Centre Park, Suite 408, Spotsylvania. 8 p.m. $10. Runs through Nov. 15. 540/548-4372. "Reefer Madness," UMW, duPont Hall. See Nov. 12 listing. "The Adventures of Stuart Little," Massaponax High School, 8201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Spotsylvania. Presented by Stage Door Productions and Kids on Stage. 7:30 p.m. Adults $12, children $8. Runs through Nov. 22. stagedoorproductions .org. "Alice in Wonderland," Spotsylvania High School, 6975 Courthouse Road. Presented by Christian Youth Theater, "Mame," Lake of the Woods Community Center. See Nov. 12 listing. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Nov. 12 listing. 14 SATURDAY R. E. Lee Online, Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Interactive introduction to the Lee family using 21st-century technology. Bring your own laptop. 2-4 p.m. Free. Register at 804/493-8038, ext. 1558; stratfordhall.org. Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus. "Aladdin" (1992): Aladdin, a street urchin, falls in love with a princess and finds a magical genie who grants him three wishes. With the voices of Robin Williams, Scott Weinger and Linda Larkin. 2 p.m. Urban Trail Ride. Riders on their own horses tour downtown Fredericksburg. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $20. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and Fredericksburg Police Department. 540/372-1086, ext. 215. Fall Haiti/Kenya Mission Benefit Yard Sale, Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church, 11121 Leavells Road. Christmas boutique, jewelry, ornamental trees, baked goods. 19th annual Big Band Dance, Colonial Beach American Legion, Colonial Avenue. Featuring the Northern Neck Big Band. Sponsored by National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees. "Secret Revolution: How the Patriots used Intelligence to Help Win the War for Independence," Massaponax Baptist Church, U.S. 1 and Massaponax Church Road. Talk given by David Robarge, chief CIA historian. Sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution--Mine Run Chapter. 10:30 a.m. Free. 540/373-2426. Craft Show, Stafford High, 33 Stafford Indian Lane. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $2. Benefits PTSA and After Prom. 540/371-7200. Down Home Ball, the Purina Tower, 401 Charles St., Fredericksburg. Music by The Gourdvine String Band and Mountain Remedy, food, raffle. 6 p.m.-midnight. Adults $15, two adults $25, students with ID $10, children free. Benefits Downtown Greens. 540/371-7315; "Run for the Fallen," Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Caroline Street. Veteran's Day 5K in downtown Fredericksburg. 8:30 a.m. Free. 540/207-6841; crossfitspotsy.com. Tree Planting, corner of Caroline and Frederick streets. Sponsored by Tree Fredericksburg, an urban reforestation project. 9 a.m.-noon. 540/207-4298 Charity Basket Bingo, American Legion Post 290, 1204 American Legion Road, Stafford. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Mommies. 6 p.m. $20. 540/657-2079; Geocaching 101, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Check out the new sport of geocaching, a global scavenger hunt. GPS units supplied. 10 a.m. $3/person, $8/family. Reservations, 540/663-3861. Monte Carlo Night, Lake of the Woods Clubhouse. Blackjack, craps, poker, roulette, snacks, drawings and prizes. Sponsored by the Lake of the Woods Lioness Club. 7-10 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 540/972-7713, 540/972-9595. Brunswick Stew, Bake Sale and Yard Sale, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1107 Fredericks Hall Road, Bumpass. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 804/448-4767. 15th annual Belmont Arts and Crafts Fair, Belmont Community Center, 7124 Belmont Road, Spotsylvania. Artwork by local artists, jewelry, needlework, children's books, gift baskets, breakfast and lunch. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Benefits fire and rescue units and scholarship funds. 540/894-4748. Scott Steadman Medical Benefit, BT's, 8613 Jefferson Davis Highway. Children's activities, silent auction, local music. 4-7 p.m., all ages; after 7 p.m., ages 21 and over. $5. Benefit show for Lou Gehrig's disease. 540/898-3873. Herding Sheep Tests and Trials, Dawgwood Farm, 12832 Blackwells Mill Road, Goldvein. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club. Runs again tomorrow. 703/281-1191. Book Signing, The Griffin Bookshop, 723 Caroline St. Meet Robert Zucker, author of "The Journey Through Grief Benefit Poker Run and Ride 2009. Bikers begin at Toys for Tots Warehouse, 3619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, and end at Q-Balls Cafe. Music by Mainstreet and prizes for the best hands. Registration 8 a.m., ride 9 a.m. $20 or bring a new unwrapped toy for Marine Corps Toys for Tots. 540/368-5031; Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser, Applebee's, Central Park. Sponsored by Spotsylvania American Legion Post 320. 8-10 a.m. $5. Supports Legion scholarships and other projects. 804/742-5315. Fall Barrel Tasting, Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Sample wines direct from the barrels, live music, tours, tastings, souvenir glass. 1-4 p.m. $15. Reservations recommended. 804/224-8687; inglesidevineyards.com. Autumn Market, Morrisville United Methodist Church, 4432 Morrisville Road, Bealeton. Breakfast and lunch, homemade products, nonperishable food items collected. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 540/439-2594. "Espionage in the Time of Washington," George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Washington's Birthplace. Presented by David Robarge, chief historian of the Central Intelligence Agency. 3 p.m. Free. 804/224-1732. Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Walk, Peace Lutheran Church, 5590 Kings Highway, King George. Handmade craft items. Fill a furnished can with your homemade cookies for one price. 9 a.m.- "It's a Latin Thing" Latin Mix Night, Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. 9 p.m. $5. 540/372-7256. Open House Weekend, downtown Fredericksburg. Shops are decorated and trees are lit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Entertainment Second Saturdays at the Museum, Fredericksburg Area Museum, 1001 Princess Anne St. Family-friendly hands-on activities and architectural walking tours of downtown Fredericksburg. Harvest festival in Market Square where families will learn how Indians and early colonists lived seasonally, music by Sam Pacetti. 1-3 p.m. 540/371-3037, ext. 136; famcc.org. Hand Dancing, Grapevine Cafe, 622 Kenmore Ave., Fredericksburg. Free lesson 9:30 p.m., dancing 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $10. Open Hangar Day, Commemorative Air Force, Culpeper Regional Airport, 12499 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station. Tours CONCERTS Robin and Linda Williams, Louisa Arts Center, 212 Fredericksburg Ave., Louisa. Blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country. 7:30 p.m. $12 and $18. 540/967-2200; louisaarts.org. Orange Community Band Autumn Concert, Orange County High School, 201 Selma Road. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/672-2552; orangechorusandband.com. Encore, UMW Show Choir, UMW. See Nov. 13 listing. THEATER "Mame," Lake of the Woods Community Center. See Nov. 12 listing. "Alice in Wonderland," Spotsylvania High School. 2 and 7 p.m. See Nov. 13 listing. "The Adventures of Stuart Little," Massaponax High School. 3 p.m. See Nov. 13 listing. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Nov. 12 listing. "Reefer Madness," University of Mary Washington, duPont Hall. 7:30 p.m. and midnight. See Nov. 12 listing. "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," The Fredericksburg Studio of the Arts. See Nov. 13 listing. 15 SUNDAY Open House Weekend, downtown Fredericksburg. Shops are decorated and trees are lit. Noon-5 p.m. Rappahannock Colonial Dancers, Laurie Rose Griffith and Pete Mealy 1-3 p.m. in Market Square. 540/899-7606. Herding Sheep Tests/Trials, Dawgwood Farm, Goldvein. See Nov. 14 listing. Freedman's Farm Tour and Confederate Winter Camp Site Walking Tour, James Madison's Montpelier, 11395 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station. Tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier, followed by a walking tour of the 1863-64 Confederate winter encampment site. 540/672-2728, ext. 441. Fredericksburg Tai Chi, Old Mill Park, 2216 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. All levels. 10:30 a.m. Free. 540/310-0735; arttechnology.com/taichi. CONCERT "Celtic Christmas," Chancellor's Village, 12100 Chancellor's Village Lane. By voice and flute students of Nita van der Walt. 3 p.m. Free. 540/752-8269. THEATER Performance: "Unsung," University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. The story of war and its aftermath from the soldiers' perspective. Performed by CrossCurrents Dance Company and UMW students. 7 p.m. Free. 540/654-1044. "Alice in Wonderland," Spotsylvania High School. 3 p.m. See Nov. 13 listing. "Mame," Lake of the Woods Community Center. 2 p.m. Adults $20, students $18. "The Adventures of Stuart Little," Massaponax High. 3 p.m. See Nov. 13 listing. "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," The Fredericksburg Studio of the Arts. 6 p.m. See Nov. 13 listing. "Reefer Madness," UMW, duPont Hall. See Nov. 12 listing. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See Nov. 12 listing. 16 MONDAY Human Rights Film Festival, University 17 TUESDAY Human Rights Film Festival, University Designer Bag and Gift Card Bingo, Brooke Point High School, 1700 Courthouse Road, Stafford. Raffles, door prizes, concessions. Doors open 6:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m. $10 in advance (can be purchased from Ms. Bridges in Guidance), $15 at the door, students $10. Benefits scholarship fund. Evening With an Expert Lecture Series: "Memoirs of an Audacious Country Doctor," Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Catherine W. Jones McKann Center, 1001 Princess Anne St. Dr. Henry Poore recalls events from years as a physician. 7 p.m. Free. 540/371-3037, ext. 140. 18 WEDNESDAY Human Rights Film Festival, University Comic Survivor, Bailey's, Central Park. Comics compete for prizes. 8:30 p.m. Country, Western, Swing Dance Lessons, VFW Post 3103, 2701 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. 7-9 p.m. $7. 703/509-5044. THEATER "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 11:30 a.m., show begins 1:30 p.m. See Nov. 12 listing. Mystery Theater: "Murder at the Tonylou Awards," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Audience participation. Arrival 6:45 p.m., show starts 8 p.m. Dinner and show, $42. 540/370-4300. 19 THURSDAY Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus. "Love Finds Andy Hardy" (1938): A small-town boy tries to juggle two girlfriends at once. Starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. See Nov. 12 listing. Human Rights Film Festival, University THEATER "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Nov. 12 listing. "Reefer Madness," University of Mary Washington, duPont Hall. See Nov. 12 listing. --Compiled by Debbie Sauder |
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