20
TUESDAY
Scottish Society Program: The Scottish Deerhound, 7 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Ann St. Linda Madden of Spotsylvania County is the featured speaker, along with her Deeries. Open to the public. Refreshments served. 540/850-1538.
Cynosure, through Feb. 25 at duPont Gallery, University of Mary Washington, College Avenue at Thornton Street. Exhibit features artwork by 10 senior studio-art majors and includes painting, sculpture, mixed media, drawing, printmaking, photography and ceramics. 540/654-1013.
21
WEDNESDAY
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Chancellor Village, 10-11 a.m.; Bragg Hill, 3-3:30 p.m.; Heritage Park, 3:45-4:15 p.m.; and Forest Village, 4:30-5 p.m.
Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services , at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5120 Harrison Road. Services will be held today at 12:30 and 7:30 p.m., and then each Wednesday until Holy Week. 540/898-4748.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Meeting, 1 p.m. at Salem Church Library. Tim Morris from the National Bank of Fredericksburg will speak on money management and investments. 540/373-6131.
Fourth annual Topher Bill Auction, 5 p.m in Chandler Hall, room 102, University of Mary Washington. Sponsored by the psychology department and the Psi Chi psychology honor society. Free and open to the public. 540/654-1559.
Master Gardener General Membership Meeting and Program, 7 p.m. at Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Guest speaker is certified arborist Mike Mitchell who who will talk on common mistakes made when planting trees. Open to the public. 540/374-5233.
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.
'Slave Housing in Virginia,' 6 p.m., Combs Hall, Room 139, University of Mary Washington. Douglas Sandford, associate professor of historic preservation, will speak. 540/654-1044.
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.
22
THURSDAY
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Odyssey Montessori, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Hunter's Landing, 2-3 p.m.; and Sportsmen's One Stop, 3:30-4 p.m.
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.
Chappell Lecture Series: Great Lives, "Thurgood Marshall." Lectures held at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium, University of Mary Washington. Free. Series continues through April. 540/654-1276.
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.
23
FRIDAY
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Snowden Academy, 9:15-10:15 a.m.; Kenmore Club, 10:30-11 a.m.; and Madonna House, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Preserve Your Journey Scrapbooking Workshop, today at 3 p.m. and tomorrow at 8 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church, 4044 Plank Road. Sponsored by Scrapdoodles. Includes scrapbooking space, live auction, sidewalk sale, classes, make and takes and more. For details call 540/785-8248 or visit salembc.com.
Jazz Ensemble Performance, 7:30 p.m. at Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center, University of Mary Washington.
English Country Dancing , 7:30 p.m., at St. George's Episcopal Church. Casual dress and soft-sole dance-type shoe recommended. $2 donations. 540/785-2168.
Songwriters' Showcase, 8 p.m. at Picker's Supply Concert Hall, 902 Caroline St., featuring Bob Gramann, Jon Bachman, Gina DeSimone, Phyllis Tannerfrye and a cameo by Zach Farrow. Original acoustic music in a relaxed coffeehouse atmosphere. 540/898-0611, or visit webliminal.com.
'Our Town,' presented by Stage Door Productions, tonight and tomorrow, 8 p.m. at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters on Caroline Street. Admission: $10 for adults, $7 for students.
24
SATURDAY
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.
Genealogy Workshop: 'Are You Related To George?' 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Spotsylvania Museum in honor of George Washington's birthday. This event is co-sponsored by the Spotsylvania Museum and the Mine Run Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. For details call Debbie DeHart at 540/854-6700.
Children's Art Class: 'Winter Sky--Bare Trees,' 12:30-2 p.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. at Gari Melchers Home and Studio. Cost is $20-$25 and covers all supplies. Suitable for ages 8 to 15. Preregistration required. 540/654-1851 or e-mail:
Email: mdolby@umw.edu.
Second annual Men's Wild Game Dinner, 3-8 p.m. at Fredericksburg Christian High School, 9400 Thornton Rolling Road. Sponsored by the Spotswood Baptist Church Men's Connection. Charles Alsheimer is guest speaker. Also includes big buck contest, turkey calling, door prizes and more. To register call 540/898-0757.
Nonsmoking Bingo, sponsored by Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 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.
Step Show and Competition, 6:30 p.m., George Washington Hall, Dodd auditorium, University of Mary Washington. Sponsored by Women of Color and Brothers of a New Direction. $7. An after-party will be held in the Great Hall from 10 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $2 without a step show ticket.
Watching Paint Dry, closing reception, 2-5 p.m. at Art First Gallery, 824 Caroline St. Meet the artists and join in the silent auction. 540/371-7107.
Open Mic Poetry Slam, 10 a.m. at The Bistro Bethem restaurant, 306 William St. 540/371-9999, 540/373-1331 or bistro bethem.com
25
SUNDAY
Lighter Side Concert, 7:30 p.m., George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, University of Mary Washington, featuring UMW choirs. Free. 540/654-1044.
26
MONDAY
MOMS Club of Fredericksburg, 10 a.m. general meeting at library headquarters. Guest speaker from Volunteer Emergency Families for Children. Open to the public. 540/373-5937.
COMING UP
TOOL Homeschool Group Parents Meeting, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. at Salem Church Library, 2607 Salem Church Road. For details, e-mail:
Email: toolhomeschool@yahoo.com.
'Bad Behavior Blues: Effective Guidance for Challenging Children,' Feb. 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at The Childcare Network. $5-$15. 540/373-3275.
Newcomers and Old Friends Club Month- ly Meeting, Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-noon at Salem Church Library. Guest speaker will be a representative of the Moss Clinic. Open to all new and established residents of Fredericksburg and surrounding counties. 540/786-0063.
HOW TO SUBMIT CALENDAR ITEMS
To submit information about a nonprofit event, e-mail
Email: spextra@freelancestar.com; fax 540/373-8455; or mail to Spotsylvania EXTRA, The Free Lance-Star, 616 Amelia St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401. Please include complete information about the event or program, as well as a contact name and phone number. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday for publication the following Tuesday.