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TUESDAY
TOOL Homeschool Support Group Parent Meeting, 7-9 p.m. at Salem Fields Community Church, 11120 Gordon Road. Topic is "Bread for Life." Child care is not available at the meeting. For details, e-mail
Email: toolhomeschool@yahoo.com or visit toolhomeschool.org.
"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 sections. Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and its local charities. 540/371-5240.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Annual Fundraising Banquet, 6:30 p.m. at the Hospitality House in Central Park, featuring former NBA star player Bobby Jones. For details, call 540/899-3422 or e-mail fburgfca @fca.org.
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
Newcomers and Old Friends Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m.-noon at Chancellor Ruritan Building, 5994 Plank Road. After a brief business session, various members will "show and tell" their travel experiences. All new and established area residents are invited. For details, call 540/786-0063.
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
La Leche League of Fredericksburg Meetings, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Massaponax next to Cracker Barrel. All pregnant and nursing mothers and children are welcome. For free breast-feeding support and more information, call 540/226-8363 or 540/582-6795.
"Our Town" Thornton Wilder's classic play, through Sunday at duPont Hall, Klein Theatre, University of Mary Washington. $8-$10. 540/654-1124.
"The Amazing Collection" Women's Bible Study, Thursday mornings , 9:30-11:30 a.m., Church of the Messiah, 12201 Spotswood Furnace Lane. Study workbook is $10. Open to all Fredericksburg-area women. For details, call 540/752-9368.
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 sections. Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. 540/371-5240.
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.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3103 Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at 2701 Princess Anne St. The group meets the third Thursday
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FRIDAY
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 $1,000. 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
"Trains at Christmas" Model Train Show and Sale, today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and tomorrow, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fredericksburg National Guard Armory, Blue and Gray Parkway and State Route 3. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6-12 years and free for children under 6. 540/903-0631; rcnrhs.com.
"Cookies Around the World" Event, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at Ten Thousand Villages, 1937 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Sample cookies from around the world. Scavenger hunt for children, 10 a.m.-noon. 540/785-9967.
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SUNDAY
Special Service, 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Messiah, 12201 Spotswood Furnace Road, featuring the Right Rev. David Jones conducting the service and blessing the gift shoeboxes for "Operation Christmas Child." Refreshments follow the service.
Advent Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Church of the Messiah, 12201 Spotswood Furnace Lane, featuring a celebration of the coming of Advent for families with children of all ages. Activities include making ornaments, Advent wreaths, cookie decorating and more. The public is invited. Please have a parent accompany children under 12. Free. For details call 540/372-6918.
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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 McLaws St., 3:45-4:30 p.m.
"The Great Adventure" Men's Fraternity Study Course, meets Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Church of the Messiah, 12201 Spotswood Furnace Lane. For details, call 540/785-4994 or visit churchofmessiah.org.
COMING UP
Tabernacle Methodist Church Men's 55th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Auction, Nov. 25 at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 7310 Plank Road, in the new multi-purpose room. Dinner runs 5-6:30 p.m. and includes homemade sausage and home-cured ham biscuits, potato salad, homemade pie and drinks. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes sausage, home-cured hams, scrapple, vegetables, breads, cakes, candy, pickles, plants and hand-crafted items. For details call 540/786-6162.
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