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November 5, 2009 12:36 am

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THURSDAY

Screening: "Soul of a People: Writing America's Story," Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. Documentary explores one of the most controversial public assistance programs of the Great Depression. 7 p.m. 540/371-3037, ext. 141.

Arganese Cigar Tasting, Olde Towne Tobacconist, 719-A Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Sample Arganese cigars. 4-7 p.m. Free. 540/371-3715.

"Civil War: Fredericksburg Then & Now," Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. See the DVD and meet the producers, directors and writers. Sponsored by Civil War Round Table of Fredericksburg, Central Virginia Battlefields Trust. 7-9 p.m Free.

Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. "The Miracle Worker" (1962): The story of Anne Sullivan's struggle to teach the blind and deaf Helen Keller how to communicate. Starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations, 540/827-1079, ext. 79994; loc.gov/film/filmnfr.html.

THEATER

"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.

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FRIDAY

Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus. "Confessions of a Nazi Spy" (1939): An FBI agent risks his life to infiltrate Nazi sympathizers in the U.S. Starring Edward G. Robinson and Francis Lederer. See Nov. 5 listing.

Quilt Classes, Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 7310 Old Plank Road. Part of the Fredericksburg Quilt Festival. Classes run again tomorrow. Norah McMeeking will offer a lecture and trunk show at 7 p.m. on the fabulous marble floor mosaics of Italy that inspired her quilts. Registration information available at fredquiltfest.com.

Liberty Laughs Comedy Club, Liberty Center, 5801 Southpoint Center Blvd., Spotsylvania. Dinner 7 p.m. $10; show 8 p.m. $10. 540/710-7467; libertylanes.net.

Salsa Lessons and Dancing, Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. 9 p.m. $5 before 10 p.m., $10 after. 540/372-7256.

First Friday Gallery Openings. Openings and entertainment at area galleries. Free. 540/373-1776.

Bellydancing, Aladin Mediterranean Restaurant, 2032 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. 11 p.m. Free. 540/372-7755.

Bellydance Show, Laziza Lebanese Restaurant, 4256 Plank Road. 8 p.m. Free. Runs again tomorrow. 540/548-4555.

CONCERTS

Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. 7:30 p.m. Adults $8, students $5. 540/373-4133.

UMW Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band, UMW, Dodd Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-1012.

THEATER

"Mame," Lake of the Woods Community Center. See Nov. 5 listing.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Nov. 5 listing.

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SATURDAY

Old Dominion Gun Show, VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City. Modern, antique and military arms. $6, under age 12 free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs again tomorrow. 276/238-1343.

Police Escorted Ride, Elks Lodge, 11309 Tidewater Trail. Bikes ride through historical Spotsylvania County. Sponsored by Grey Ghost Chapter of the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club. Registration 9-10:30 a.m., ride at 11 a.m. $25, passenger $15. Benefits military veterans and police officers.
Email: nkfredburgva@gmail.com.

Vera Bradley, Taste of Home, Silpada Design Bingo, Stafford Gymnastics Center, 500 Nelms St., Falmouth. Doors open 6:30 p.m., bingo begins 7 p.m. $15. Benefits Dynamic All-Stars Majorettes. 540/720-7510, 540/752-8811.

11th annual Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day, Blue & Gray Brewing Co., 3321 Dill Smith Drive, Spotsylvania. Beer brewing demonstration. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Brewing Insiders Homebrew Club. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 540/899-0934; fredhomebrew.org.

Book Signing, Borders, 1220 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Author Joe Wayne Brumett will sign copies of his Christian fiction novel "North of Big Spring." 1-4 p.m. 888/361-9473.

Annual Fall Festival, Upper Caroline Volunteer Fire Department, 12581 Stonewall Jackson Road. Games, prizes, crafts, face painting, food. Noon-4 p.m.

Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus. "Ride the High Country" (1962): Two aging gunslingers sign on to transport gold from a remote mining town. Starring Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea. See Nov. 5 listing.

Art and Wine Festival, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Local wildlife and nature artisans, regional wineries, food, hay wagon rides, guided hikes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $7. 540/663-3861.

Arts and Crafts Fair, Freedom Middle School, 5713 Smith Station Road, Spotsylvania. Photos with Santa, entertainment, music, raffles, handmade crafts. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring an item for food drive. 540/786-2499, 540/548-1030.

Fall Festival, Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Music, crafts, food, hay rides, barrel train. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 540/507-7529.

Fall Bazaar, Lee's Parke subdivision clubhouse, Holly Oak Lane. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 916/496-2376.

Salt Fish Breakfast, Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department, 30240 Richmond Turnpike, Ruther Glen. 6:30-8:30 a.m. Adults $8, children $5. 804/338-8697.

Plant Exchange and Sustainability Day, University of Mary Washington, Ball Circle. Features talks about sustainable landscaping as well as a plant exchange, toner cartridge collection and tie-dyeing with Habitat for Humanity. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 540/654-2088.

Hunt Races, James Madison's Montpelier, 11395 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station. Steeplechase horse racing, Jack Russell terrier races, stick horse races, dog agility demonstrations. 540/672-0027; montpelierraces.org.

Quilt Festival, Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 7310 Old Plank Road. Civil War to contemporary quilts, vendors, locally made quilts for sale, Russian story quilts, classes. $3. Benefits youth missions, the Prayers and Squares Ministry and the Mexico Mission Project. fredquiltfest.com.

20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, Germanna Visitor Center, 2062 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove. Ceremonial cutting of cake at 2:30 p.m. 2-4 p.m. Free. 540/423-1700.

Fall Birding Hike, Friends of the Rappahannock, 3219 Fall Hill Ave. UMW biology professor Joella Killian will lead this interpretive hike along the river and up the canal path. 9 a.m.-noon. $5, $15 for a family of four. Bring binoculars. Register at 540/373-3448; riverfriends.org.

Fredericksburg American Indian Pow-Wow and Festival, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave. American Indian dancers, flute player, hoop dancer, bow and arrow demonstration, teepee setup, face painting, arts and crafts, food. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $7, ages 3-12 $5. Runs again Sunday. 252/532-0821.

Bellydance Show, Laziza Lebanese Restaurant. See Nov. 6 listing.

"It's a Latin Thing" Latin Mix Night, Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. 9 p.m. $5. 540/372-7256.

Rappahannock Twirlers Square and Round Dance Club, Holy Cross Academy, 250 Stafford Lakes Parkway, Stafford. 8-10 p.m. For information e-mail
Email: rappahannocktwirlers@wascaclubs.com.

CONCERT

Saffire's Final Concert, University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. 7 p.m. Tickets for regular seating are $25 and may be purchased at Fredericksburg Visitor Center, Picker's Supply or Classic Hair Design. Benefits Partnership for Academic Excellence, an organization that provides free college preparatory assistance for economically disadvantaged high school students. 540/760-6525; uppityblueswomen.com.

THEATER

"Mame," Lake of the Woods Community Center. See Nov. 5 listing.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Nov. 5 listing.

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SUNDAY

Old Dominion Gun Show, Dale City. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. See Nov. 7 listing.

Fredericksburg American Indian Pow-Wow and Festival, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. See Nov. 7 listing.

Magic Show, Get Fresh Labs, 1009 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Presented by Michael Taggert. 1:30 p.m. $12.50 in advance, $15 at the door. 540/370-0752.

Country, Western, Swing Dance Lessons, American Legion Post 290, 1204 American Legion Road, Stafford. 3-6 p.m. $7. 703/509-5044.

Fredericksburg Tai Chi, Old Mill Park, 2216 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. All levels. 10:30 a.m. Free. 540/310-0735; arttechnology.com/taichi.

THEATER

"Mame," Lake of the Woods Community Center. 2 p.m. Adults $20, students $18. See Nov. 5 listing.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See Nov. 5 listing.

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MONDAY

Veteran's Program, A.G. Wright Middle School, 100 Wood Drive, Stafford. 7 p.m. Free. 540/658-6240.

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TUESDAY

Comedy Showcase, Gentleman III Soul Food Restaurant, 260 Warrenton Road, Stafford. Featuring Micheal Blackson and Shang. 9 p.m. 540/372-1275.

Autograph Signing, The Card Cellar, Four-Mile Fork Shopping Center, Spotsylvania. Former Cowboy Mark Washington; former Steeler Roy Jefferson; U.Va. alum Sonny Randle; and former Redskins Doc Walker, Mike Nelms and Ron Saul. 6-8 p.m. $12 each; buy five and get one free. Benefits food bank. 540/891-9549.

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WEDNESDAY

Veterans Day, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Washington's Birthplace. Free admission for veterans and active military and their families. 804/224-1732.

Veterans Day, James Madison's Montpelier, 11395 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station. Free admission for those who are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces. 540/672-2728, ext. 104.

America Recycles Day, Ten Thousand Villages, 1937 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Master Gardener Donna Pentowski presents information on how to set up your own worm box for composting. 10-11 a.m. Sign up, 540/785-9967.

Comic Survivor, Baileys, Central Park. Comics compete for prizes. 8:30 p.m. 540/287-3613.

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. 5 listing.

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THURSDAY

Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus. "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 when the station owner is killed during a broadcast. Starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. See Nov. 5 listing.

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, Room 16. 540/368-9531.

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. See Nov. 5 listing.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Nov. 5 listing.

--Compiled by Debbie Sauder