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TUESDAY
Election Day Prayer Vigil, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
"Midmorning Coffee With Christ," Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5120 Harrison Road, followed by studies of the Bible, an ancient text with modern exploration. Everyone is welcome. 540/898-4748.
Bingo, every Tuesday at Fredericksburg Elks Lodge 875, 11309 Tidewater Trail. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. All games pay $100, guaranteed $1,000 jackpot and last game is winner-take-all. Includes smoking and nonsmoking section. Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. 540/371-5240.
Circle of Parents Weekly Support Group, Spanish group meeting held at 6:30 p.m. at Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Drive. Includes pizza dinner and children's program. Free. For scheduling information, call 540/
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WEDNESDAY
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Chancellor Village, 10-11 a.m.; Fredericksburg Christian School, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Bragg Hill, 3:10-3:40 p.m.; Heritage Park, 3:45-4:15 p.m.; Forest Village, 4:30-5 p.m.
Bingo every Wednesday at Lake of the Woods Fire and Rescue. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. 540/972-5494.
Circle of Parents Weekly Support Group meets Wednesdays 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.
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THURSDAY
"The Amazing Collection" Women's Bible Study, Thursday mornings , 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Church of the Messiah, 12201 Spotswood Furnace Lane. Study workbook is $10. Open to all Fredericksburg-area women. For details call 540/752-9368.
Mary Washington Branch APVA Meeting, 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters on Caroline Street. William B. Crawley Jr., professor of history at University of Mary Washington, will speak on "Writing the Centennial History of the University of Mary Washington: Excerpts and Discussion."
Now and Then Doll Club of Fredericksburg Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the disAbility Resource Center, 409 Progress St., featuring
"Encore" Concert, today and tomorrow, 7:30 p.m. at George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, University of Mary Washington. Features the UMW show choir. Free. 540/654-1012.
Bingo, every Thursday at Fredericksburg Elks Lodge 875, 11309 Tidewater Trail. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. All games pay $100, guaranteed $1,000 jackpot and last game is winner-take-all. Includes smoking and nonsmoking section. Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. 540/371-5240.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Creative Childcare Route 2, 3:45-4:20 p.m.
Circle of Parents Weekly Support Group, meets at 6:30 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church, 12262 Salem Church Road. Includes pizza dinner and children's program. Free. For scheduling information, call 540/785-6217
Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m. at 28 Potomac Creek Drive, Suite 101. Features a Christian 12-step program to heal from life's struggles. Meals are offered for $2 on the first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. 540/720-9993.
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FRIDAY
"Holiday Gathering," today and tomorrow, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Homespun Elegance, 11047 Pierson Drive, Suite I, off Tidewater Trail, south of Shannon Airport, featuring folk art, primitive and traditional needleware, antiques; and more. 540/371-6377; homespunelegance.com.
Bingo, Fridays at Spotsylvania Eagles 4391, 5100 Jake McWhirt Lane. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; early birds at 6:45 p.m. followed by $100 games. Jackpot is $1000. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. Proceeds benefit Fraternal Order of Eagles charities. 540/834-6605.
Bingo, every Friday at VFW Post 3103, 2701 Princess Anne St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with games starting at 6:30 p.m. All regular games pay $100. Jackpot is $500-$1,000. All proceeds benefit Veterans of Foreign Wars. 540/373-3110.
Bingo, Falmouth Firehouse, 250 Butler Road. Nonsmoking. Doors open at 4 p.m., with early birds at 6:45 p.m., followed by $100 games. There is a $1,000 jackpot with attendance of 100 or more, $750 with 75 or more and $500 with fewer than 75. Benefits Fredericksburg PC Users Group and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg.
Family-Friendly Open Mic at Bella Cafe, every Friday and Saturday, 7-11 p.m., at Boswell's Corner, 3869 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 103. 703/445-8855.
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SATURDAY
14th annual Belmont Arts and Crafts Fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Belmont Community Center, 7124 Belmont Road, featuring artwork, jewelry, painted glassware, woodcrafted items, gift baskets, holiday decor and more. Food available for purchase. 540/894-4748.
Benefit Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church, 11121 Leavells Road, with Christmas Boutique, yard sale items, jewelry boutique, baked items, snack bar and more. Proceeds benefit ongoing mission project in Haiti. Rain or shine. 540/582-9387.
"Salute to the Troops" Event, through Nov. 30 at the Bug Box, 10822 Courthouse Road. Bug Box is collecting toiletries, snacks, books, magazines, batteries, notepads, fuzzy socks, foot powder, hand wipes and more troops overseas and in the Richmond V.A. hospital. Free zoo admission with a donation. 540/710-0776.
Fall Birding Hike, 9 a.m.-noon, along the river and up the Rappahannock Canal path. Interpretive hike led by UMW biology professor Dr. Joella Killian. Individuals, $5; family, $10. Rain or shine. For details or to register contact Friends of the Rappahannock at 540/373-3448
Fredericksburg Quilt Festival, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, featuring classes, quilting techniques display, supply vendors, quilt show and more. 540/786-9350.
Discovery Days at UMW, 10:30 a.m. at University of Mary Washington, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall. Tours. classes and information for high school students and their parents. Free. For online registration visit umw.edu/admissions/visit or call 800/468-5614.
Art Auction, at Beth Sholom Temple, 805 Lyons Blvd. Includes appetizers, wine, cheese and desserts. Free. Preview is at 7 p.m., auction begins at 8 p.m. Free babysitting. For details call 540/373-4834 or 540/371-4811.
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SUNDAY
Eurofund Reverse Raffle, 4-8 p.m. at Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail. Schedule is: 4-8 p.m., cash bar and NFL games on widescreen TV; 4-5 p.m., silent auction; 5-7 p.m. reverse raffle; 7-8 p.m. silent auction. Proceeds to benefit FASA Elite 94 girls soccer team. For details e-mail:
Email: eurofundraffle@comcast.net.
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MONDAY
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Bookmobile will be at Minnieland Courthouse Road, 10-10:30 a.m.; Minnieland Massaponax, 11-11:30 a.m.; Germanna, 1-1:30 p.m.; Partlow, 2:15-3 p.m.; East McLaw's, 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Financial Education Session: "Building a Financial Foundation for You and Your Student ," 6:30 p.m. at Riverbend High School. 540/548-1508.
"The Great Adventure" Men's Fraternity Study Course, meets Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.
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