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>> GEORGE CLOONEY IS TYPECAST AS A FOX--GET IT?--BUT ROBIN WILLIAMS FALLS FLAT AS AN OLD DOG  
Movies opening this week  
Movies still playing in the Fredericksburg area
>> CHRISTIAN MEGA-ARTIST FOCUSES ON THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS WITH NEW ALBUM TOMLIN KEEPS SPIRIT ALIVE  
CELEBRATE THE SEASON  
>> A CHRISTMAS CONCERT TO REMEMBER, AS THE UMW COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MIXES POP WITH ROCK  
>> WANT A BREAK FROM THE KITCHEN AFTER ALL THE GIFTS ARE UNWRAPPED? HERE ARE SOME OPTIONS  
>> 'AS YOU LIKE IT' GOES MODERN AND MORE AT THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE  
>> ON SATURDAY, SEE BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND LEARN FASCINATING STORIES AT THE HOLIDAY TOUR  
>> BOOK IT TO JABBERWOCKY THIS SATURDAY; MEET A SECRET AGENT MAN  
SEE THE LIGHT: THE CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR AT MONTPELIER IS A JOY! HOLIDAY MUSIC, WINE AND MORE. IT'S THIS SATURDAY. INFO, RESERVATIONS: 540/672-2728. ENJOY!  
>> JAN WILLIAMS OFFERS TIPS ON HOW TO REALLY DECK THE HALLS  
>> BRENDAN BENSON STEPS OUT OF JACK WHITE'S SHADOW WITH HIS NEW SOLO ALBUM  
>> DOBRO MASTER TEAMS UP WITH A NEW MUSICAL PARTNER  
Read about some feisty heroines, both real and fictional  
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Once-humble village becomes metropolis  
Bird back in 'Burg  
Prevent food poisoning by tossing old leftovers, and get some good soup recipes.
'I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY'
More listening, fewer platitudes  
Getting a good night's sleep helps you crave healthy food
Surviving tragedy, one hour at a time  
Hallmark's dog tale delivers  
Don't wait to give folks 'their flowers'

Community News
More Local News on the Web
Spirit of giving,
  Richmond Times Dispatch, 2009/12/04
‘Mickey’s Christmas Carol’ and more,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/04
Culpeper man jailed, suspected in bank robberies,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/04
Christmastime is here,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/04
Girls Basketball: No. 9 Patrick Henry 74, John Marshall 41,
  Richmond Times Dispatch, 2009/12/03
Sen. Houck accepts award from Va. School Board Association,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Chamber breakfast is Friday at country club,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Eastern View HS students, staff set to receive vaccine,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Cantor outlines job-growth plan,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Museum volunteers prepare for Holiday Tour of Homes,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Grand jury gets West Side shooting case,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
No humbug,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Virginia’s jobless rate drops in October,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Alexandria-Arlington County health calendar,
  Washington Post, 2009/12/03
Prince William County community calendar, Dec. 3-10, 2009,
  Washington Post, 2009/12/03
Gordonsville’s PBM baby formula company wins ad ban case,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Madison rallies past Charlottesville,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Rare 1st Poe book could fetch record at NY auction,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Driver charged with manslaughter,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
Local Leads: Elf Arrested Over Dynamite Hoax,
  NBC Washington, 2009/12/03
Alleged bank robber in Orange is from Culpeper,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Service sector activity, retail sales disappoint,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
USS Anzio returning to Norfolk after 7-month deployment,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Woodbridge man laid to rest following Fort Hood shootings,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
Letters to Santa helps children in need,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
Money mystery solved,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
Preventing more missing money,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
H1N1 flu shot clinics offered,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
Nothing sacrosanct about science,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
Black Friday draws crowds in Stafford, beyond,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
Rates on 30-year mortgages set new record low,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Governor-elect McDonnell makes key appoinments,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Military News,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
College News,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
School News: Stafford County Head Start,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
Expanded lot opens in Dumfries:YOUR COMMUTE:493 parking spaces added,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
What do cats do home alone? Cat cams have answers,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Richmonders share job-creation ideas,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Police Briefs,
  Stafford Sun, 2009/12/03
Former deputy accused of assaulting inmate,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
Pa. man arrested in 1987 northern Va. rape,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
State police step up patrols this weekend on 1-64, I-66,
  Culpeper Star-Exponent, 2009/12/03
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Resolving to be healthier
For a Healty Living story, writer Marcia Chidester is interested in talking with people in the Fredericksburg area who have made good on their resolutions to lead healthier lives. If you've quit smoking, stuck with an exercise regimen or otherwise improved your well-being and are willing to share your story, please get in touch with Marcia.
Please contact Marcia Chidester at thisfullhouse@gmail.com
Wanted: More Good News
The Free Lance–Star received such positive response to “Some Good News,” we would like to continue the series of cheerful or inspiring stories from the community.

Please contact Cathy Dyson at cdyson@freelancestar.com


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